So woke my phone up last night and found a pop up add out of nowhere asking me to unlock an app. Is there an app I can disable to stop this nonsense? No its not from a webpage that I have been viewing.
How do you know it's not from a webpage? Is it a notification? Can you share a screenshot?
minidev said:
How do you know it's not from a webpage? Is it a notification? Can you share a screenshot?
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I wasnt using my browser or anything like that.
situman said:
I wasnt using my browser or anything like that.
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So you were in a app … ? Which one?
And please share a screenshot next time it happens
If it's a notification you can long press on it to find which app it belongs to.
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This is the pop-up. When you click on it, it takes you to Play Store.
I have no idea what is causing this.
"fatser": looks like spam/malware. Have you installed any new apps recently?
Are you using ES File Explorer? Seems that one has been showing ads like this.
Definitely recommend uninstalling it and using FX File Explorer or similar.
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I have seen the same one and I am using ESfileExplorer. However, since I installed ADGUARD I have not seen it or any other annoying ads.
That's what I believed was causing the issue. I'll delete and see if the issue goes away.
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Are full screen pop over ads going forward the new norm on xda? If so i guess we just have to live w/ it, but ads like this are incredibly annoying...
Happened to me the first time I logged in today but thats it.
I've gotten it on my phone and on my computer the last few days...
Are you talking about accessing xda on a laptop or on a phone's browser/app? Its happened to me viewing the web version from my phone. Really annoying.
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I have seen this on so many tech sites lately. I am just doing the nasty thing and using ad-block for chrome. I wouldn't use it if the ads weren't as intrusive but these are just silly.
You are using chrome.. is there no AdBlock-Addon??
Never seen that
// this message is nonsense 5/8. I need to get "search in thread".
Aiakio said:
You are using chrome.. is there no AdBlock-Addon??
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No, there is one, I was shocked when I saw it too.
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Haven't seen one like that.... But..... I have had a few talking ones, They scare me to death
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babyfacedkayos said:
Are full screen pop over ads going forward the new norm on xda? If so i guess we just have to live w/ it, but ads like this are incredibly annoying...
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All the forum sites are using pop up ads, flash, etc. these days, and it freezes the browser momentarily at times.
That's why I use Tapatalk-based Android apps like this one.
Too bad I can't see all the fancy signature blocks, etc. but I can see & reply to messages quickly.
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It just annoys me when I am reading xda on my computer, I understand why they do it, I still don't like it.
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We are not choosing to put pop-over ads on XDA. If you see them, please screenshot them and send it to "svetius".
Full screen ads on my Gingerbread Nook Color are a total fail! I usually don't mind ads, but this is going too far.
wshwe said:
Full screen ads on my Gingerbread Nook Color are a total fail! I usually don't mind ads, but this is going too far.
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Please read my post above. We hate these too, but we need a screenshot to know what you are seeing. Else how can we get rid of it?
pulser_g2 said:
Please read my post above. We hate these too, but we need a screenshot to know what you are seeing. Else how can we get rid of it?
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How's this screenshot from my DroidX Dolphin HD browser (flash suppressed)?
And here's another from my Desktop PC:
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Rim must be desperate
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Yeah, this totally sucks, and could be a reason for me to not visit XDA. When I'm viewing this on a phone, it's ridiculously tedious to close the damn thing down on a small screen.
Recently I've been getting an annoying notification once a day from "Top App Manager" recommending apps for me to download and install. (Which appear to suck.)
I suspect --but am not sure-- that this may be linked to the "MP3 Music Download" app. Has anyone experienced this?
And most importantly, does anybody know how to make it stop?
Many thanks.
gordievsky said:
Recently I've been getting an annoying notification once a day from "Top App Manager" recommending apps for me to download and install. (Which appear to suck.)
I suspect --but am not sure-- that this may be linked to the "MP3 Music Download" app. Has anyone experienced this?
And most importantly, does anybody know how to make it stop?
Many thanks.
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Search for "AirPush Blocker" on the market .... You may just need to remove the app that installed it ...
tcboo said:
Search for "AirPush Blocker" on the market .... You may just need to remove the app that installed it ...
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Thanks. But didn't work. I've tried airpush permanent opt out and
Airblock but neither works.
Any other advice? Many thx.
Uninstall mp3 music download app?
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Uninstall mp3 music download app?
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Yup.. That app did it to me.. Use doods music streamer, it's much better anyways
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capcanuck said:
Yup.. That app did it to me.. Use doods music streamer, it's much better anyways
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Figured. Thanks for the tip on doods.
Thanx! Doods is a cool app! I like it
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No prob..
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Top App Manager piggy backs with game
My Iconia recently starting showing a red 'A' status icon. Clicking it would pop up a messages about Featured App. This was surprising because I never installed a 'top app manager'. I started uninstalling games one by one until the top app manager icon went away. Upon uninstalling 'Piggy Adventure', the icon disappeared. Go figure. I hope this info helps others.
I'm not sure if it's a problem with my phone or the apps themselves. Does anyone know what I can do to remedy this problem?
Also sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong forum.
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my experience with adfree is, that this app filters not all ad´s. but a lot of. I think it is important what information is inside the host files which you must download. Maybe it is a good idea that you renew this file every day. Try it.
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I'm not sure if it's a problem with my phone or the apps themselves. Does anyone know what I can do to remedy this problem?
Also sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong forum.
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If you want Ad-free app to block apps, then you must be download n installing the host files regularly...
Everyday, new adds are posted and Ad-free doesn't recognize that automatically...
So, open the app, select BOOT NORMALLY and select "DOWNLOAD & INSTALL HOSTS"
That shud keep those pestering ads away...
I found when using it that it also blocked web sites from loading like mediafire... Think because it its ad heavy.so you may find it causes other issues.
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Actually I do update it everyday. It filters everything else except for Dolphin HD.
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You might also want to consider AdAway from one of the Dev here on XDA. Available off the market Great host file collection. I usually update once a week.
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You might also want to consider AdAway from one of the Dev here on XDA. Available off the market Great host file collection. I usually update once a week.
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I love this app, totally recommend it!
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I've been using it for quite a while as well. Best one I've seen to far and even speedup some of my apps as they don't have to load ads from other sources. LOVE IT.
I've switched to Adaway. This is much better! I have one complaint, but it's a minute one. The ads are gone but the banners where they were are still there. Instead of an ad it just shows a message saying something about "not able to load." does anyone know how to get rid of that? It's not a huge issue but it'd be nice if it was gone.
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Jezrick said:
I've switched to Adaway. This is much better! I have one complaint, but it's a minute one. The ads are gone but the banners where they were are still there. Instead of an ad it just shows a message saying something about "not able to load." does anyone know how to get rid of that? It's not a huge issue but it'd be nice if it was gone.
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That depends entirely on the app.
If there's a placeholder for banners, nothing can remove it, but the developer himself.
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In Dolphin HD?? Damn I was hoping it'd be similar to Adblock Plus for GC and FF for the computer.
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maybe u can try lucky patcher
or LBE privacy guard available in market
I am getting two ads a day in my Notification Bar. It's odd because I don't download anything from the market that looks suspicious. I also read the comments for everything I download. Does anyone know of a way I can figure out what app is pushing these ads or if there is a app that will scan my phone for malware?
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I am getting two ads a day in my Notification Bar. It's odd because I don't download anything from the market that looks suspicious. I also read the comments for everything I download. Does anyone know of a way I can figure out what app is pushing these ads or if there is a app that will scan my phone for malware?
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It's probably just some ad sponsored app. Just get AdAway and all your problems are solved.
Use this to find the offending app.....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwyLDEsImNvbS5kZW5wZXIuYWRkb25zZGV0ZWN0b3IiXQ..
or a simpler version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5icm9zbWlrZS5haXJwdXNoZGV0ZWN0b3IiXQ..
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Use this to find the offending app.....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwyLDEsImNvbS5kZW5wZXIuYWRkb25zZGV0ZWN0b3IiXQ..
or a simpler version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5icm9zbWlrZS5haXJwdXNoZGV0ZWN0b3IiXQ..
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+1
Mp3 music downloader is known to do that
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Use this to find the offending app.....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwyLDEsImNvbS5kZW5wZXIuYWRkb25zZGV0ZWN0b3IiXQ..
or a simpler version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5icm9zbWlrZS5haXJwdXNoZGV0ZWN0b3IiXQ..
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Awesome. Thanks man. It found the offending app. Stupid dog whistle app I was using to annoy my wife. Turns out, it annoyed me more.
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My wife and I both have SGS3's and she is constantly getting these apps/widgets that pop up on her home screens yet are not in her app drawer and these are not apps that she downloaded. Anyone else experience anything similar and is there a way to block these apps?? Thanks
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My wife and I both have SGS3's and she is constantly getting these apps/widgets that pop up on her home screens yet are not in her app drawer and these are not apps that she downloaded. Anyone else experience anything similar and is there a way to block these apps?? Thanks
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I hate when that happens
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My wife and I both have SGS3's and she is constantly getting these apps/widgets that pop up on her home screens yet are not in her app drawer and these are not apps that she downloaded. Anyone else experience anything similar and is there a way to block these apps?? Thanks
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Yeah that happen to me so it happen after I download an app that was sending weird notifications..
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dmarco said:
My wife and I both have SGS3's and she is constantly getting these apps/widgets that pop up on her home screens yet are not in her app drawer and these are not apps that she downloaded. Anyone else experience anything similar and is there a way to block these apps?? Thanks
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She probably downloaded a app like me which is putting them there.
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Get airpush from playstore it will tell you what app is causing it
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If you find the offending app, you can opt out of their push notifications via a website depending what company is pushing the spam on you. I honestly forget which company it was ... you'll have to go to the playstore and find the offending app and check out the description. I know one of them had instructions on how to opt out.
Wont work for all of them, but you might get lucky.
There is also an airpush opt out app in the playstore as well.
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My wife and I both have SGS3's and she is constantly getting these apps/widgets that pop up on her home screens yet are not in her app drawer and these are not apps that she downloaded. Anyone else experience anything similar and is there a way to block these apps?? Thanks
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im also having this problem, but airpush didnt find anything. not sure what else to do. it fills up my entire home screen with shortcuts to "free games" and other junk like that.
Adaway is the app that you need
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I know I saw it somewhere but I cannot find it.
There is an app that can be added to the MultiWindow that will allow you to open a Popup browser at any time. Does anybody know what its called and where I can get it?
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I know I saw it somewhere but I cannot find it.
There is an app that can be added to the MultiWindow that will allow you to open a Popup browser at any time. Does anybody know what its called and where I can get it?
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Not possible, what I've done is add a bookmark to my homepage and made it always open in pop up browser
Samsung doesnt have an app for it so that you can open a blank pop up browser, not sure what u mean about multiview...
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Here you go
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7devz597ycrcsfl/Popup-Browser.apk
Thank Jinra321
Hot tip. Place this on a default pad in SwipePad so you can always launch it on top of anything.
Dmwitz said:
Thank Jinra321
Hot tip. Place this on a default pad in SwipePad so you can always launch it on top of anything.
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XDA Article
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...er-without-clicking-links-on-the-galaxy-note/
Original Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972869
I use GMD Gesture/SPen control with this, Aircalc, & LilyPad on a launch bar. Works beautifully. (Pop up browser / Calculator / Gtalk+FB Chat)
Thanks all of you guys that is exactly what I was looking for!
I flashed the modded popup browser app, how do I trigger it?
You kust click the icon like any other app....youre talking about popup invoke r right?
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You kust click the icon like any other app....youre talking about popup invoke r right?
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The icon is on my homescreen. Which means I need to exit an app I'm in, then go to my homescreen to open the pop-up browser.
Is there a way that it can be triggered inside the app I am using?
Oh I see what you mean....no there isnt a wsy ti bring it up like that with that application.
However I'm not saying there isn't another v app that does. ..I just don't know of one
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tomasitoc said:
The icon is on my homescreen. Which means I need to exit an app I'm in, then go to my homescreen to open the pop-up browser.
Is there a way that it can be triggered inside the app I am using?
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You might consider wave launcher which allows you to open another app without first exiting an app. You have to do a swipe gesture from the edge of the screen to get the apps you would like to choose from.