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Hi guy's,
there are some rom's floating around that are responsible for sms fishing.
Meaning in some cases an sms is send to top up some mobile number.
This also means there are some security issues going on and that information
is send to devious party's.
If you have experienced something like this, then please let us know when, how
and what rom are where running. Other information is also appreciated.
Maybe it's time to setup some kind of security check system here on the board.
Thank you.
ebsbow said:
Hi guy's,
there are some rom's floating around that are responsible for sms fishing.
Meaning in some cases an sms is send to top up some mobile number.
This also means there are some security issues going on and that information
is send to devious party's.
If you have experienced something like this, then please let us know when, how
and what rom are where running. Other information is also appreciated.
Maybe it's time to setup some kind of security check system here on the board.
Thank you.
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These words sound like a stone, have you got any list of these "trojan" roms???
Where did you heard about it?
Maybe we can do a list...
Yes, I do understand your feeling.
But let's see what other comments come up before we start fingering the culprit.
Such a useless thread.
You just say somewhere are roms which are fishing SMS.
You don't give any examples, you don't even say how anybody can notice it if SMS are being phished.
Additionaly this is the wrong section, it would be more like general information, and not Desire General, instead Android General.
Edit:
Ever since I tested this rom I keep getting fishing SMS.
Asking to top up some mobile number. In this case number 0494296797.
Obviousquestion: why is my mobile phone being attacked?
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(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41475579&postcount=243)
This concerns [★★ SMS ★★ ]★ RSK TEAM ★ ORIOLA Xperia Z★
I think you should prove first that you don't lie and this is a discussion for this single rom.
You're saying that some roms are phishing SMS, you have to prove this
Look sunnyboy, don't call me a lier.
I tested it with three sim cards and now all of them get the same kind of sms messages.
Also use the same configuration with all the roms I test, same apps same conditions.
And to be fair, I did not name any specific rom, yet.
You have to admit this sounds very suspicious.
Perhaps it would be wise to put a screenshot of the SMS or at least the text of the message here so people can see it and maybe help.
This was the last one which arrived on an other test sim.
This time in French other times in Dutch:
Nummer: 0494296797
Inhoud:
== Appelez-moi SVP == Votre contact n a plus de credit d appels et souhaite que vous le rappeliez. Merci.
Tijd: 16-5-2013 10:02:43"
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I was just thinking maybe there's some rouge app that's causing it as you said you're getting the same even on other sim cards. But also maybe you're very unlucky yo be constant victim of these attacks. Or who knows maybe you got some sort of virus that's causing it. Not sure if the ROM would be the cause as there would be loads of information on this issue.
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Sorry, didn't say anything about being an victim. And so fare only one sms has been send
to each sim. But it is obvious that the sim card numbers have been send out using the last rom.
And to be clear, I use the same setup on any of the rom's I test. If it is an rogue app, then it is
one in the rom.
Let's wait an see if anyone else is experiencing this.
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I was just thinking maybe there's some rouge app that's causing it as you said you're getting the same even on other sim cards. But also maybe you're very unlucky yo be constant victim of these attacks. Or who knows maybe you got some sort of virus that's causing it. Not sure if the ROM would be the cause as there would be loads of information on this issue.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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I have used most ROM's available on XDA (if not all), never had such issue ever.
Also AFAIK, the sms you posted is not any kind of phishing it's a SMS from your GSM operator.
http://support.mobistar.be/mobipedi...128299&SecMode=1&Language=fr&Type=residential
And to what virus are you referring to that is resistend to a full wipe.
edit; and in case you think I don't have internet, the other sims are for other operators.
ebsbow said:
And to what virus are you referring to that is resistend to a full wipe.
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Full wipe doesn't format your SD.
ebsbow said:
edit; and in case you think I don't have internet, the other sims are for other operators.
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Then call the operator of whatever SIM you're using, what ROM has to do with it?
I dont understand why you posted this in Development section either, but w/e.
Full wipe meaning format. Meaning format and repartition in linux.
If you are not going to help, then leave it alone.
k3lcior said:
Full wipe doesn't format your SD.
Then call the operator of whatever SIM you're using, what ROM has to do with it?
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ebsbow said:
Full wipe meaning format. Meaning format and repartition in linux.
If you are not going to help, then leave it alone.
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I will leave it alone if you'll post in correct forums, cba reading crap in Development section.
And again Full wipe in recovery doesn't format your SD if you didn't know that.
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k3lcior said:
I will leave it alone if you'll post in correct forums, cba reading crap in Development section.
And again Full wipe in recovery doesn't format your SD if you didn't know that.
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did you try calling the number its asking you to top up ? report the number to your operater and take a screenshot of the acctuall sms on the phone and dont just write what it say's x
Moved to Q&A
>> I think it's an bad idea to move this topic, but hey.. if some bulk poster thinks
he can, then he can.
In any case I reported the incident.
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>> I think it's an bad idea to move this topic, but hey.. if some bulk poster thinks
he can, then he can.
In any case I reported the incident.
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What?! :what:
The moderator moved it cause it definitely did not belong to the development section.
And you reported the mod for moving it?!?
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
As in "The sms incident was reported and I did my duty".
Globalisation is taking it's toll on xda
Hello,
Whenever I get a picture sent to me via MMS, it shows it as a slideshow. This drives me crazy and I wish it didn't.
I've Googled it so many times and looked everywhere but haven't been able to figure it out.
I found this thread for a Note2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221045
Adding this into system/csc/feature does the trick.
<CscFeature_Message_EnableMmsOnePageViewer>true</CscFeature_Message_EnableMmsOnePageViewer>
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But I'm not sure how to apply that to my SGH-i747M
Please help!!!
I've read that some people just get a different texting app, but I'd rather just fix the stock one. Unless there are some other benefits that I don't know about.
Thanks!!!
Most of the rooted stock roms found in the development section have this fixed.
Is there any way to fix it on the stock ROM though? I'm rooted but don't have time to look at changing Roms right now but would just like to fix this one issue.
The best solution I've found is to ask the sender to just send the picture and not include any text. If they do this, I will come through as just a picture that you can pinch and zoom. This is a hack, but works and is better than nothing.
I guess I just figured that the Note2 and S3 are similar so the fix would be easy to apply here, but I guess not.
philhouse said:
Hello,
Whenever I get a picture sent to me via MMS, it shows it as a slideshow. This drives me crazy and I wish it didn't.
I've Googled it so many times and looked everywhere but haven't been able to figure it out.
I found this thread for a Note2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221045
But I'm not sure how to apply that to my SGH-i747M
Please help!!!
I've read that some people just get a different texting app, but I'd rather just fix the stock one. Unless there are some other benefits that I don't know about.
Thanks!!!
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Just add that line of code to /system/csc/feature.xml
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102651
Unfortunately you need to be rooted to edit feature.xml.
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Just add that line of code to /system/csc/feature.xml
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102651
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Perfect thanks! Before I go and do that, is it as simple as using Root Explorer, finding feature.xml and adding that line in?
philhouse said:
Perfect thanks! Before I go and do that, is it as simple as using Root Explorer, finding feature.xml and adding that line in?
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Yup. Just add it in the "Message" section. Actually anywhere is fine, but if you add it as the last line in the message section you will be able to easily find it again.
upndwn4par said:
Yup. Just add it in the "Message" section. Actually anywhere is fine, but if you add it as the last line in the message section you will be able to easily find it again.
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I just went to do this but I don't have a feature file in that location which was my original problem... I thought you had given the correct location for the file on the S3. Any ideas where it would be?
I just looked at others.xml in system/csc and there is similar language to the other hacks listed in that thread.
Does anyone know if that is the correct place for out S3s?
philhouse said:
I just looked at others.xml in system/csc and there is similar language to the other hacks listed in that thread.
Does anyone know if that is the correct place for out S3s?
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I just tried adding it to others.xml and it worked!!!
Hi Guys!
I have this issue in messaging app that whenever I am sending a message that is more than 3 pages/message it automatically turns to MMS that is somewhat annoying specially when you need to type a message more than the allowed characters.
The thing is I am on Sir Balliboxer's Odex AMF7 Rom
Can someone help me on this issue I tried the creation mode on the settings, set it on free or restricted still nothing works, Go SMS don't work, then I don't like the Big SMS app.
Can someone help me on this? I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thanks in advance for those who will help me!
KD
kimdarrel said:
Hi Guys!
I have this issue in messaging app that whenever I am sending a message that is more than 3 pages/message it automatically turns to MMS that is somewhat annoying specially when you need to type a message more than the allowed characters.
The thing is I am on Sir Balliboxer's Odex AMF7 Rom
Can someone help me on this issue I tried the creation mode on the settings, set it on free or restricted still nothing works, Go SMS don't work, then I don't like the Big SMS app.
Can someone help me on this? I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thanks in advance for those who will help me!
KD
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Kabayan,
I do a lot of texting so I am familiar. However it is the first time I heard about this problem. I don't(well almost don't) monitor the number of characters anymore as after 160 the message count automatically updates. How it becomes MMS on yours I cannot understand. could you explain further how it converts by itself to MMS? Perhaps there is a setting on the messaging app that you have accidentally ticked?
UPDATE: Apparently there is a 480 character limit set for SMS so after 480 you get converted and there is no solution but to break up your sms so as not to exceed 480 or 160 x 3.....
bongski55 said:
Kabayan,
I do a lot of texting so I am familiar. However it is the first time I heard about this problem. I don't(well almost don't) monitor the number of characters anymore as after 160 the message count automatically updates. How it becomes MMS on yours I cannot understand. could you explain further how it converts by itself to MMS? Perhaps there is a setting on the messaging app that you have accidentally ticked?
UPDATE: Apparently there is a 480 character limit set for SMS so after 480 you get converted and there is no solution but to break up your sms so as not to exceed 480 or 160 x 3.....
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yea, I'd been searching the whole morning and can't find any solution. Hoping someone will answer me.
Good to hear someone here is from Philippines I almost felt I'm the only Filipino here from the start.
kimdarrel said:
yea, I'd been searching the whole morning and can't find any solution. Hoping someone will answer me.
Good to hear someone here is from Philippines I almost felt I'm the only Filipino here from the start.
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oh there are a lot of us here. others are just lurking.
You can put an notification when the mms mode is triggered. other than that just watch out when txt count goes to 4.
Since you guys have a galaxy device maybe your secmms.apk is similar to the gs3. Check out the T-Mobile gs3 android dev forum. S we have a whole thread on secmms.apk tweaks.
Also maybe you have a feature.xml if you do them check out our feature.xml tweaks. Both should be able to stop the converting to mms. You only have to do one but can do both.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
aamir123 said:
Since you guys have a galaxy device maybe your secmms.apk is similar to the gs3. Check out the T-Mobile gs3 android dev forum. S we have a whole thread on secmms.apk tweaks.
Also maybe you have a feature.xml if you do them check out our feature.xml tweaks. Both should be able to stop the converting to mms. You only have to do one but can do both.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38653211&postcount=2
That is a lot of manual coding, command line.......:crying::crying:
@aamir123
Hello this is dog! lol, I'm not into programming/developing on that depth, I'm somewhat a script kid only not really knowledgeable I can do some but it is by trial and error only not really that deep lol.. thanks with the help though, will try this if I'm ready this us just too much for me now. Still on the learning process of things and this is my first android too
Ok I understand ur query and will provide u sms tweak with not converting long sms in mms.
Will certainly anticipate this Balli....
kimdarrel said:
@aamir123
Hello this is dog! lol, I'm not into programming/developing on that depth, I'm somewhat a script kid only not really knowledgeable I can do some but it is by trial and error only not really that deep lol.. thanks with the help though, will try this if I'm ready this us just too much for me now. Still on the learning process of things and this is my first android too
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Try to do using a feature.xml tweak thats very easy. Just one file with a one line change.
aamir123 said:
Try to do using a feature.xml tweak thats very easy. Just one file with a one line change.
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Is it "feature_default.xml" in system/etc ? I see sms settings on that file.
bongski55 said:
Is it "feature_default.xml" in system/etc ? I see sms settings on that file.
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It may be called that for your phone, for us it's simply feature.xml. Also if you visit our forum there are a couple threads explaining various tweaks you may do to that file and the changes that will be made.
aamir123 said:
It may be called that for your phone, for us it's simply feature.xml. Also if you visit our forum there are a couple threads explaining various tweaks you may do to that file and the changes that will be made.
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I can't find the "feature.xml" thread. Please link.
@balliboxer
i'll be happy to wait sir! thank you a ton in advance..
bongski55 said:
I can't find the "feature.xml" thread. Please link.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2121686&highlight=feature
Be sure to click thanks for the op
aamir123 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2121686&highlight=feature
Be sure to click thanks for the op
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I cannot find anything pertaining to SMS to MMS conversion on that link.
Before switching to Grand I used Galaxy 3 (GT-I5801). In that section Kyrillos had modified the stock apk to prevent conversion of SMS into MMS. He also increased the number of recipients for a SMS. Maybe it will be of some help
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I cannot find anything pertaining to SMS to MMS conversion on that link.
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Line # 52 - Orig 4, can't seem to get any variable to change (always says 200)
Code:
<CscFeature_Message_SmsToMmsTextThreshold>200</CscFeature_Message_SmsToMmsTextThreshold> <!-- Orig 4, Unconfir
Apparently this has been unconfirmed, I'm not entirely sure it works as well but it's such an easy mod that its worth a try. If not then you might wanna try the secmms.apk mod thread. The mods in that thread work 100% no doubt. You can also try just pushing a modded gs3 mms.apk to your phones and see if it works without problems. Who knows it's worth a shot.
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Line # 52 - Orig 4, can't seem to get any variable to change (always says 200)
Code:
<CscFeature_Message_SmsToMmsTextThreshold>200</CscFeature_Message_SmsToMmsTextThreshold> <!-- Orig 4, Unconfir
Apparently this has been unconfirmed, I'm not entirely sure it works as well but it's such an easy mod that its worth a try. If not then you might wanna try the secmms.apk mod thread. The mods in that thread work 100% no doubt. You can also try just pushing a modded gs3 mms.apk to your phones and see if it works without problems. Who knows it's worth a shot.
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I've worked on this to as mine is limited to 140 Characters only.
I found this code:
<CscFeature_Message_MaxSmsByte>140</CscFeature_Message_MaxSmsByte>
I changed it to 480 (3 x 160; 160 is the standard), I was able to type a message 480 characters long and the phone did not convert. I was able to send the message but the recipient was not able to receive it. It is because the phone sent the whole chunk of message as 1 message. The phone should have divided it into parts of messages consisting of 160 characters and the receiving phone should handle the "stitching".
having no luck, I just increased the 140 default setting to 160 and that's all I can do. We have to find a way to make the phone process a multi-part SMS.
Solve Automatic SMS to MMS conversion
kimdarrel said:
Hi Guys!
I have this issue in messaging app that whenever I am sending a message that is more than 3 pages/message it automatically turns to MMS that is somewhat annoying specially when you need to type a message more than the allowed characters.
The thing is I am on Sir Balliboxer's Odex AMF7 Rom
Can someone help me on this issue I tried the creation mode on the settings, set it on free or restricted still nothing works, Go SMS don't work, then I don't like the Big SMS app.
Can someone help me on this? I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thanks in advance for those who will help me!
KD
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Hello All,
I was having the same issue with my Galaxy Grand, so I hope this will help you all:
Go to"Messaging".
Open SMS, tap "Menu button"
Open "Settings"
Scroll down and go to "Text message SMS settings.
Select "Input Mode"
Change it to "GSM alphabet"
Then return to Messaging and test it
Then you`re done.
Hope I help you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472009 if someone can add all these mods to the note 3 secMMS apk and put it up here for everyone to use because i know im not the only one who interested in these mods it would be greatly appreciated.I would pay,donate beer whatever im tired of having to use a different messaging app for emojis because samsung messaging app keeps converting it to mms If anyone could do it i will be forever in your debt.I tried myself decompiled the mms and everything but i cant find where evrything is located like finding a needle in a haystack.
Azzair113 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472009 if someone can add all these mods to the note 3 secMMS apk and put it up here for everyone to use because i know im not the only one who interested in these mods it would be greatly appreciated.I would pay,donate beer whatever im tired of having to use a different messaging app for emojis because samsung messaging app keeps converting it to mms If anyone could do it i will be forever in your debt.I tried myself decompiled the mms and everything but i cant find where evrything is located like finding a needle in a haystack.
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Come on I know somebody can do this and it will be a great help to the ommunity....
I'll look into it and see what I can do for you done these edits before for my team and our s3 rom
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
allenjthomsen said:
I'll look into it and see what I can do for you done these edits before for my team and our s3 rom
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thank you so much is a pain in the A## everytime you send a text with a emojis it just converts it into a mms message
Azzair113 said:
Thank you so much is a pain in the A## everytime you send a text with a emojis it just converts it into a mms message
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Two things I thought I'd share -
1) The guy who posted the link you gave also has a rom in the TMo Android Dev section - might be worth taking a peek at it as I'm sure the SecMms in it includes everything in that post.
2) Unless I screwed it up somehow (something that is very possible), in my experience (using TMo service) forcing emoji to be treated as sms prevents them from being sent at all (messages including them still send, the places w/ emojis are just blank though). If folks have figured a way around this, or followed that guide and did not encounter that issue, I would be very interested in learning more as I may have mucked it up somehow and would be interested in learning how to resolve the issue.
dwitherell said:
Two things I thought I'd share -
1) The guy who posted the link you gave also has a rom in the TMo Android Dev section - might be worth taking a peek at it as I'm sure the SecMms in it includes everything in that post.
2) Unless I screwed it up somehow (something that is very possible), in my experience (using TMo service) forcing emoji to be treated as sms prevents them from being sent at all (messages including them still send, the places w/ emojis are just blank though). If folks have figured a way around this, or followed that guide and did not encounter that issue, I would be very interested in learning more as I may have mucked it up somehow and would be interested in learning how to resolve the issue.
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Thanks imma just take the secmms apk out of his rom and i dont know if the mod actually sends the emoji too or just keeps it from converting to mms
Somehow my layout changed to where all the threads are not in order... It only shows 1 post at a time. I have to goto the top and click a link of each thread to load them one by one underneath.... I attached a pic to help show you what I mean. I cant figure out how to fix it at all. Can anyone help me?
Hello,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/profile.php?do=editoptions
But why are you able to see deleted Threads ?
Thank you so much!!! I dont know HOW it got changed, I just know it was DRIVING ME INSANE!!!! Wow i tried forever to find that setting!! I dont recall ever changing it to begin with tho! And I dont know why i can see deleted posts haha I did see a few like that while searching and it confused me if thats what it really was haha.
Maybe @MikeChannon can check this.
Trafalgar Square said:
Maybe @MikeChannon can check this.
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Curiously, this happened to me a week or two back. Changed from newest first to threaded mode all by itself, though actually the setting was still set correctly. Just had to resave the settings.
I'll report it to the backend guys though.
Mike
MikeChannon said:
Curiously, this happened to me a week or two back. Changed from newest first to threaded mode all by itself, though actually the setting was still set correctly. Just had to resave the settings.
I'll report it to the backend guys though.
Mike
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Hey Mike,
please check this screenshot. He is able to see deleted threads.
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Hey Mike,
please check this screenshot. He is able to see deleted threads.
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Seems I cannot see the screenshot
Mike
MikeChannon said:
Seems I cannot see the screenshot
Mike
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His Screenshot:
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His Screenshot:
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Right, ok, thanks. Actually as I remember when this happened to me, it said thread deleted top left on all threads so I don't think it is really showing deleted threads.
Mike
I've had this happen too. But for me, it seemed it was a specific mobile browser issue. I switched browsers and it was fine. Never touched my settings.
And yup, everything said deleted. Really confused me at first. Lol
And a note, going back to that browser after awhile, all was fine. Go figure.