Hello, so recently I've been dealing with pop up ads on my phone. I factory reset the phone and they were gone, but now it's having ads again when I don't even have an app open. I've tried virus scanners and nothing detected. Is there a way to figure out what file is causing this?
Thank you!
I had that same issue last week. Are they popping up though chrome or firefox? It was a rogue app on my part but for you it looks like its something else. Since you already factory reset the phone, you might as well download the latest build and "flash-all". After that you should not have any problems as it completely wipes the device.
If you goto your battery settings does it show an app that may be causing ads?
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Did you try lookout or eset virus scanner?
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equlizer said:
I had that same issue last week. Are they popping up though chrome or firefox? It was a rogue app on my part but for you it looks like its something else. Since you already factory reset the phone, you might as well download the latest build and "flash-all". After that you should not have any problems as it completely wipes the device.
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So it pops up randomly not just using chrome. A few minutes ago I was in the middle of a Clash Royale Game and an add popped up. I recently downloaded a QR reader from the play store and I think that's when it started again.
I deleted the app, but it's been still going on. That's why I went to use the anti virus/malware apps, but they found nothing.
Is there anyway to fix or find what is doing it without factory resetting?
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If you goto your battery settings does it show an app that may be causing ads?
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No, nothing shows up on my battery setting.
check the root directory for any strange folders that should not belong there and delete those. I had some that were like 5489399fgjjll and crap. Those are a sure sign there is malware on your phone
equlizer said:
check the root directory for any strange folders that should not belong there and delete those. I had some that were like 5489399fgjjll and crap. Those are a sure sign there is malware on your phone
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Aww dang, alright. Thanks.
Is the root directory the android->data folder?
adriel161 said:
Aww dang, alright. Thanks.
Is the root directory the android->data folder?
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No it would be back one more step but I would look there also
But you are going to need root to view that part
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Did you ever get an answer? My husband is having this same issue and we cannot figure out what is causing it? Thanks!
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adriel161 said:
Aww dang, alright. Thanks.
Is the root directory the android->data folder?
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gjkrisa said:
No it would be back one more step but I would look there also
But you are going to need root to view that part
Can anyone tell me where I can look for these? I haven’t found where to see these folders. Thanks!
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download kaspersky and do a scan , it should clean whatever is doing that.
adriel161 said:
Hello, so recently I've been dealing with pop up ads on my phone. I factory reset the phone and they were gone, but now it's having ads again when I don't even have an app open. I've tried virus scanners and nothing detected. Is there a way to figure out what file is causing this?
Thank you!
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Did you solve this?
having the same issue with my nexus 6p
anyone solved this problem?
UPDATE:
i may have found the culprit, it's the qrcode scanner app, i may need a few hour to verify this
Just did Kaspersky and nothing found. Another $3 wasted ...
@hketola: Kapersky isn't trustworthy IMO. Try Malwarebytes instead.
If you have Adaway installed, go into the settings and check for Adaware, it'll tell you what apps and what kind of ads they push
I just had the same problem and it seemed to be caused by the app store. So I read all your efforts and then took a look in my settings and here's what I did that resolved the issues: settings < apps & notifications < advanced < Special app access < display over other apps < google play services < switch to "not allowed"
Hope this works for you.
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I just had the same problem and it seemed to be caused by the app store. So I read all your efforts and then took a look in my settings and here's what I did that resolved the issues: settings < apps & notifications < advanced < Special app access < display over other apps < google play services < switch to "not allowed"
Hope this works for you.
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I'll let you know as I've been having this issue for the last few days. Thank you!
I fixed a similar issue on a friends phone. When Ad appears, swipe up (assuming pill gesture on Android 9) and you get the recents screens. The current app (app showing ad) icon will be at top of the screen preview. Press and hold on the icon until a context menu appears and select App Info. Now you know which app is popping ads up.
Google Account Ad Personalization (Ad Settings)
The Patriot Act started all this bull****. No Privacy
It's that ****ing google ads that you can opt out of, but they force the others ads on you.
This is an invasion of privacy you pay all this money for your personal phone and they force content on you whether you like it or not.
I'm thinking about downgrading my phone and operating systems?
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Useless, politically-tinged rant.
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Trying to get past the 10 post filter aye? That's what it looks like based upon the fact you replied to a post that's been dead for six months plus.
Now I won't engage with your political rant because this isn't political. You own the hardware, but Google owns the software, especially the Google apps. The ads are Google's means of recouping development costs of Android.
Now, if you don't want ads but want to use Google apps, you install and run Blokada. It works on virtually everything, except YouTube. Or you use a version of Android that doesn't include Google apps.
If neither option appeals to you, try and find a dumbphone, because Apple is worse.
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Hi.
I've flashed ILT41F Google official images to my Galaxy Nexus. After initial boot, without Google Account authentication, I've noticed Books and Videos apps in the app drawer. Unfortunately, after 5 seconds they were gone. Literally. Not even in the Applications Manager, under All Apps. Do some of you actually have those apps, or all of you don't ? Has somebody seen this behavior ?
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Hi.
I've flashed ILT41F Google official images to my Galaxy Nexus. After initial boot, without Google Account authentication, I've noticed Books and Videos apps in the app drawer. Unfortunately, after 5 seconds they were gone. Literally. Not even in the Applications Manager, under All Apps. Do some of you actually have those apps, or all of you don't ? Has somebody seen this behavior ?
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Both mine are there. I also flashed from the google factory images.
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Both mine are there. I also flashed from the google factory images.
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Thanks for the input. Then this may have something to do with Market locale. Awaiting further input for international users.
They should be downloadable from the Market if you don't have them.
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They should be downloadable from the Market if you don't have them.
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Not really. They're location dependent, like I said. Don't you think that I've tried that before posting ?
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Not really. They're location dependent, like I said. Don't you think that I've tried that before posting ?
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I don't have my phone handy at the moment, but do these apps come as system apps in google's ILT41F factory images? If not, get the .apk's from someone and push them into /system/app/ if your rooted. Then they can't uninstall (at least that is my guess).
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I don't have my phone handy at the moment, but do these apps come as system apps in google's ILT41F factory images? If not, get the .apk's from someone and push them into /system/app/ if your rooted. Then they can't uninstall (at least that is my guess).
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I haven't checked if they come as system apps in official factory images. I don't necessarily need them, I just wanted to know what the heck happened to them when they disappeared, because it is strange.
I'm currently in the stage of verifying what's wrong or not with my installation, so that's how I came across this problem.
u r not the only one...i noticed the same thing....as such, i dug deeper in using root explorer and found that the apk is still inside system/apps/
so apparently, there's some technical mumbo jumbo in there that restricts non-US users to see...let alone access this apps....
if you try to side load the apk, it will actually prompt for overwrite, rather than install, suggesting the apps exists and is installed, just not visible...(even to titanium backup apparently)..
somebody with more technical knowledge than myself needs to investigate this...,
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actually. i think the apps are 'freezed'....due to locations.
if u r rooted, u can use titanium backup to 'defroze' it..that's what i did.
lordlad said:
actually. i think the apps are 'freezed'....due to locations.
if u r rooted, u can use titanium backup to 'defroze' it..that's what i did.
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What is freeze/defreeze ? Could you elaborate on that please ?
Found a nice app for those of you that might have experienced the annoying "plus" sign or some other weird symbol in your notification bar that takes you to some website when you click on it, it is caused from rouge app's couldn't figure it out for the life of me...However if you go the market and download the app called "airpush detector" it will tell you what app is the culprit and it's free! Found out mine was coming from Music Paradise...enjoy.
Agree. Be aware of free music apps and specially mp3 download apps.
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Found a nice app for those of you that might have experienced the annoying "plus" sign or some other weird symbol in your notification bar that takes you to some website when you click on it, it is caused from rouge app's couldn't figure it out for the life of me...However if you go the market and download the app called "airpush detector" it will tell you what app is the culprit and it's free! Found out mine was coming from Music Paradise...enjoy.
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I'm downloading 'airpush detector' along with 'addons detector'. We will see how it works. Usually my biggest concern about this type of apps is how much it consumes the cpu/memory and battery.
I have always wondered why companies push ads, do people actually click them? I think the whole ad supported internet is a bubble that is about to pop, and pull down companies like google with it.
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kobridge said:
Agree. Be aware of free music apps and specially mp3 download apps.
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I'm downloading 'airpush detector' along with 'addons detector'. We will see how it works. Usually my biggest concern about this type of apps is how much it consumes the cpu/memory and battery.
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Airpush detector - simple and one click refresh. Light weight apk.
Addons detector - heavier than Airpush. Create 'Addons detector' option at Settings > Accessbility. Provide options to turn on or off.
I'm not going to provide the product review in here but personally Airpush detector seems like better fit to me. Kept Airpush but removed Addons.
+1 to jb8301
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I have always wondered why companies push ads, do people actually click them? I think the whole ad supported internet is a bubble that is about to pop, and pull down companies like google with it.
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Unfortunately there are those that do push them. My wife came running up to me just the other day and said, "Honey look! I just won an iPad3!" Before I could look at the push notification she clicked it.
Fortunately I stopped her before she started entering all of her personal information!
EDIT: Needless to say I used Airpush and found the offending app and helped her to remove it.
The airpush phenomenon is becoming more and more virus like. My customers devices get infected with this crap, and constantly get an internal memory full error, consistant lag and power cycling. It not until I either hard reset or remove the culprit app do these things stop. I've escalated this to my S&R manager, and was told he was pushing to get eTicket its own complaint type devoted to the airpush virus.
There is also a airpush blocker on the market. It works great for me. Blocks the notification add from several sources. "Notification add Killer" or "NAK" is also a good detector/uninstaller.
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"Airblocker"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInBsLmJ5cS5haXJibG9ja2VyIl0.
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rwilco12 said:
Unfortunately there are those that do push them. My wife came running up to me just the other day and said, "Honey look! I just won an iPad3!" Before I could look at the push notification she clicked it.
Fortunately I stopped her before she started entering all of her personal information!
EDIT: Needless to say I used Airpush and found the offending app and helped her to remove it.
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Promise people free stuff, no matter how scam-like, and they will bite...
People even fall for the Nigeria 409 scams still... Blows my mind.
And as long as gullible people like that exist, others will prey upon them.
rwilco12 said:
Unfortunately there are those that do push them. My wife came running up to me just the other day and said, "Honey look! I just won an iPad3!" Before I could look at the push notification she clicked it.
Fortunately I stopped her before she started entering all of her personal information!
EDIT: Needless to say I used Airpush and found the offending app and helped her to remove it.
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I hope you tapped her on her nose and said "no".
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orb360 said:
Promise people free stuff, no matter how scam-like, and they will bite...
People even fall for the Nigeria 409 scams still... Blows my mind.
And as long as gullible people like that exist, others will prey upon them.
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Lol yeah we had a nice long talk about scams and how nothing is ever "free“.
It just blows my mind, people can be so smart but they see the words "FREE IPAD" then they throw the smarts out the window.
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I hope you tapped her on her nose and said "no".
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im trying download WhatsApp Messenger from playstore for my tab s 8.4, not find....
Any idea?
That's weird. I just looked it up from my 10.5 and it pops right up
Edit: I didn't even notice that it says device is incompatible. ... I didn't even think it would show up if it wasnt.
dcaplinger76 said:
That's weird. I just looked it up from my 10.5 and it pops right up
Edit: I didn't even notice that it says device is incompatible. ... I didn't even think it would show up if it wasnt.
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Due what's app work great on our tablets
On the selection on apps and theme's I post the solution to have a what's app an you mobile and tablet simultaneously
download from their main website here.
http://www.whatsapp.com/android/current/WhatsApp.apk
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Markuzy said:
download from their main website here.
http://www.whatsapp.com/android/current/WhatsApp.apk
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When you install the app it warns you that tablets are not supported. Hope that won't cause functionality issues. Probably just a ppi thing.
Shame you can only have one account per device. They should open this up so you can sync your account across multiple devices.
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I didn't tell you this... shhh
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Shame you can only have one account per device. They should open this up so you can sync your account across multiple devices.
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1- clear ALL data from WhatsApp on your tablet (including the apk itself at the end)
2- install DataSync on both your phone and your tablet (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quintstoffers.DataSync.beta)
3- re-install WhatsApp on your tablet and DON'T open it just yet
4- using DataSync, transfer your phone's WhatsApp data to your tablet (using whatever method you prefer) [tutorials on how to do that can be found on Google, look them up if you need to]
5- open WhatsApp on your tablet and notice how it doesn't ask you to re-activate your account on the device (for all the app knows, it's the same device)
I've done it like this on all my devices and i forgot about re-activating the account on each device, every single time I've used WhatsApp on either of them ^_^
PS- the conversations don't get synced on all devices unless all of them are turned on at the time of the conversations, but at least you don't have to keep activating and re-activating the freaking thing every single time you use it
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1- clear ALL data from WhatsApp on your tablet (including the apk itself at the end)
2- instal DataSync on both your phone and your tablet (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quintstoffers.DataSync.beta)
3- re-install WhatsApp on your tablet and DON'T open it just yet
4- using DataSync, transfer your phone's WhatsApp data to your tablet (using whatever method you prefer) [tutorials on how to do that can be found on google, look them up if you need to]
5- open WhatsApp on your tablet and notice how it doesn't ask you to re-activate your account on the device (for all the app knows, it's the same device)
I've done it like this on all my devices and i forgot about re-activating the account on each device, every single time i've used WhatsApp on either of them ^_^
PS- the conversations don't get synced on all devices unless all of them are turned on at the time of the conversations, but at least you don't have to keep activating and re-activating the freaking thing every single time you use it
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Cool, thanks, will try this later.
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The Poetic Vampire said:
1- clear ALL data from WhatsApp on your tablet (including the apk itself at the end)
2- install DataSync on both your phone and your tablet (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quintstoffers.DataSync.beta)
3- re-install WhatsApp on your tablet and DON'T open it just yet
4- using DataSync, transfer your phone's WhatsApp data to your tablet (using whatever method you prefer) [tutorials on how to do that can be found on Google, look them up if you need to]
5- open WhatsApp on your tablet and notice how it doesn't ask you to re-activate your account on the device (for all the app knows, it's the same device)
I've done it like this on all my devices and i forgot about re-activating the account on each device, every single time I've used WhatsApp on either of them ^_^
PS- the conversations don't get synced on all devices unless all of them are turned on at the time of the conversations, but at least you don't have to keep activating and re-activating the freaking thing every single time you use it
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Would a update affect this, or do you need to do this with every update.
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Would a update affect this, or do you need to do this with every update.
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Well, i haven't had to repeat the process yet and I've updated the app twice now, so I'm guessing as long as the data is there and it's an update, it doesn't affect anything, but we all know how developers can do things one way now and then change their minds... so for now, you're safe.
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Well, i haven't had to repeat the process yet and I've updated the app twice now, so I'm guessing as long as the data is there and it's an update, it doesn't affect anything, but we all know how developers can do things one way now and then change their minds... so for now, you're safe.
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Thanks, I just noticed you need to be rooted for the datasync.
also do you have any idea on how to install 2 whatsapp on one phone for a dual sim phone, it has been done.
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Thanks, I just noticed you need to be rooted for the datasync.
also do you have any idea on how to install 2 whatsapp on one phone for a dual sim phone, it has been done.
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Am not rooted yet as it trips knox and invalidates warranty. Will wait a while until I am totally confident that my tablet isn't going to develop a fault, then root.
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simacca said:
Am not rooted yet as it trips knox and invalidates warranty. Will wait a while until I am totally confident that my tablet isn't going to develop a fault, then root.
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well i need to return my tab tmr, have a slight deformed back, but my friend say all there stock is very similar, i will have a look tmr before i exchange it.
does the datasync work without root for you.
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well i need to return my tab tmr, have a slight deformed back, but my friend say all there stock is very similar, i will have a look tmr before i exchange it.
does the datasync work without root for you.
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Haven't tried it yet. Will have a look now and get back to you.
Update: yeah it needs root so will leave it for now.
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Yeah, sadly, everything I've found that lets me manage data of that sort needs root... it's an unfortunate situation, but like everything in life, sacrifices must be made in order to get most of the things we need
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Yeah, sadly, everything I've found that lets me manage data of that sort needs root... it's an unfortunate situation, but like everything in life, sacrifices must be made in order to get most of the things we need
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i'll probably wait until my tab is perfect.:fingers-crossed:before I try it out.
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Thanks, I just noticed you need to be rooted for the datasync.
also do you have any idea on how to install 2 whatsapp on one phone for a dual sim phone, it has been done.
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Hmm, i haven't tried this since i'm the only one that uses my devices, but maybe with another app that lets you create "profiles"... the thing is, if such an app is found, would it also need root?
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i'll probably wait until my tab is perfect.:fingers-crossed:before I try it out.
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Hahaha, yeah, probably for the best, i do the same, i test everything and if the devices are in 100% working order... ROOT! ^_^
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Hmm, i haven't tried this since i'm the only one that uses my devices, but maybe with another app that lets you create "profiles"... the thing is, if such an app is found, would it also need root?
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Hahaha, yeah, probably for the best, i do the same, i test everything and if the devices is in 100% working order... ROOT! ^_^
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Thanks, i'll leave a thanks tmr, i've reach my limit.
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Thanks, I just noticed you need to be rooted for the datasync.
also do you have any idea on how to install 2 whatsapp on one phone for a dual sim phone, it has been done.
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I use "2Lines for whatsapp" .
It was in the play store for sometime but it got removed later yet it is still working great for me to date.
You need root though.
You can find it on aptoide store.
Okay. I have a brand-spanking-new Galaxy Note 7, exchanged at Verizon for my prior IED version. Good news is that I don't have to worry about my battery self-immolating. The bad news is that I'm getting these "Your request has been declined for security reasons" toast messages when I attempt to carry out various and sundry simple tasks, such as clicking on a legitimate link in an email in my Gmail app or tapping on "About Google Play Store" in the Play Store app. Are there some sort of Gestapo security measures added to the 2nd Gen Note 7 that weren't on the 1st? Is there a way to knock these down a peg? This is insane...to the point where I have to find creative ways around the block to get things done (such as copying the address from the link or button in an email and pasting it in a browser). It makes the phone considerably less user-friendly. What a shame. Any feedback or input here? I'd really appreciate it.
Note: I have seen things online for "FRP" when I search for that very quote, but I don't think this has anything to do with a "reset phone."
Thanks so much!
Never heard of something like this before. Solution? Root that *****, slap twrp on top and flash Ketan Rom M2, and unleash your Note 7 to its full potential instead of that stock crap
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Okay. I have a brand-spanking-new Galaxy Note 7, exchanged at Verizon for my prior IED version. Good news is that I don't have to worry about my battery self-immolating. The bad news is that I'm getting these "Your request has been declined for security reasons" toast messages when I attempt to carry out various and sundry simple tasks, such as clicking on a legitimate link in an email in my Gmail app or tapping on "About Google Play Store" in the Play Store app. Are there some sort of Gestapo security measures added to the 2nd Gen Note 7 that weren't on the 1st? Is there a way to knock these down a peg? This is insane...to the point where I have to find creative ways around the block to get things done (such as copying the address from the link or button in an email and pasting it in a browser). It makes the phone considerably less user-friendly. What a shame. Any feedback or input here? I'd really appreciate it.
Note: I have seen things online for "FRP" when I search for that very quote, but I don't think this has anything to do with a "reset phone."
Thanks so much!
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Do you have an anti-virus app installed? If so try removing it.
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dig into the default browser's settings, and see if there are any silly security features enabled.
you could also try a 3rd party browser.
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Do you have an anti-virus app installed? If so try removing it.
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No, I have no anti-virus installed. This didn't happen with my first, shall I say "more volatile," Note 7, and I simply allowed Android and Google to simply restore the exchange device to precisely the same state (in terms of apps installed, etc.) as the original.
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dig into the default browser's settings, and see if there are any silly security features enabled.
you could also try a 3rd party browser.
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I don't know that it's a browser issue, as I'd also mentioned that it also happened when I tapped "About Google Play." It doesn't even attempt to access a browser. For good measure, though, I did poke around Chrome and didn't find anything that would be helpful there. [emoji20]
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I don't know that it's a browser issue, as I'd also mentioned that it also happened when I tapped "About Google Play." It doesn't even attempt to access a browser. For good measure, though, I did poke around Chrome and didn't find anything that would be helpful there. [emoji20]
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I have a brand new green battery N7. Never had any problems.
Just do a factory reset to your phone. Be aware of restoring backups. Maybe that's the source of your problem...
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I mentioned the browser because every action you mentioned that results in that error is supposed to open a page in the web browser.
have you tried resetting the default browser?(I have no access to the new settings app, so I can't explain where to find that option)
update to latest firmware or do a hard reset on your device..
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calinormy said:
I have a brand new green battery N7. Never had any problems.
Just do a factory reset to your phone. Be aware of restoring backups. Maybe that's the source of your problem...
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I did. There are only 4 "backups," per se, that I restored: Aqua Mail (configuration), Business Calendar (configuration), Nova Launcher (configuration) and Authenticator Plus (accounts). Aside from that, Android and Google's native "restore apps" function handled the job 100%. It should also be said that performing the exact same procedure and restoring the very same backed-up configurations resulted in a perfectly functional white-battery Note 7 when going to it from my previous Note 4. That's why all of this is so confusing. I didn't do any tinkering. I know some here will probably say "that, right tbereis your first mistake," but I prefer to know I have a functioning device before I decide (or don't) to do any modifications. It might just be that I take it back to Verizon while I can and see if they'll let me swap it for another. Who knows? Ghost in the machine?
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discgolfdc said:
I did. There are only 4 "backups," per se, that I restored: Aqua Mail (configuration), Business Calendar (configuration), Nova Launcher (configuration) and Authenticator Plus (accounts). Aside from that, Android and Google's native "restore apps" function handled the job 100%. It should also be said that performing the exact same procedure and restoring the very same backed-up configurations resulted in a perfectly functional white-battery Note 7 when going to it from my previous Note 4. That's why all of this is so confusing. I didn't do any tinkering. I know some here will probably say "that, right tbereis your first mistake," but I prefer to know I have a functioning device before I decide (or don't) to do any modifications. It might just be that I take it back to Verizon while I can and see if they'll let me swap it for another. Who knows? Ghost in the machine?
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I have the AT&T version, no such issues (I know that doesn't help) what I would do as suggested above is wipe the phone and start over as new without installing anything from a restore. It's a pain but this will remove any possibility of carrying something over from your previous Note. I would think it has to be something in the permissions portion of an app, Knox or the O/S that is not registered correctly??
I think I'm going to see if Verizon will swap the unit before I do that, seeing as though I believe I recall seeing the message after a previous factory reset and before any significant restoration had taken place. What I can do on one phone, I can do on another, I guess. I may see if, after powering up straight out of the box, it gives me the same problem, I'll wipe it and restore everything manually, much as that blows. If it still operates the same way, well, I guess that will teach me that not every upgrade is an upgrade.
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I have the AT&T version, no such issues (I know that doesn't help) what I would do as suggested above is wipe the phone and start over as new without installing anything from a restore. It's a pain but this will remove any possibility of carrying something over from your previous Note. I would think it has to be something in the permissions portion of an app, Knox or the O/S that is not registered correctly??
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In my previous response, I meant to say 'straight out of the box and letting it restore everything fresh and uninterrupted by me.
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I think I'm going to see if Verizon will swap the unit before I do that, seeing as though I believe I recall seeing the message after a previous factory reset and before any significant restoration had taken place. What I can do on one phone, I can do on another, I guess. I may see if, after powering up straight out of the box, it gives me the same problem, I'll wipe it and restore everything manually, much as that blows. If it still operates the same way, well, I guess that will teach me that not every upgrade is an upgrade.
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Did you ever find a fix for the problem? I have the same thing going on. Just got mine Oct 1st (replaced a Note 3) and love everything about it (except for the "potential" lethal aspect and the annoying situation with the "your request has been declined due to security reasons" deal...) Everyone's saying I need to turn it in now and replace it... but there's no other phone available now that I would prefer (once I fix the glitch)
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Okay. I have a brand-spanking-new Galaxy Note 7, exchanged at Verizon for my prior IED version. Good news is that I don't have to worry about my battery self-immolating. The bad news is that I'm getting these "Your request has been declined for security reasons" toast messages when I attempt to carry out various and sundry simple tasks, such as clicking on a legitimate link in an email in my Gmail app or tapping on "About Google Play Store" in the Play Store app. Are there some sort of Gestapo security measures added to the 2nd Gen Note 7 that weren't on the 1st? Is there a way to knock these down a peg? This is insane...to the point where I have to find creative ways around the block to get things done (such as copying the address from the link or button in an email and pasting it in a browser). It makes the phone considerably less user-friendly. What a shame. Any feedback or input here? I'd really appreciate it.
Note: I have seen things online for "FRP" when I search for that very quote, but I don't think this has anything to do with a "reset phone."
Thanks so much!
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Did you ever find a solution to this problem?
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Did you ever find a fix for the problem? I have the same thing going on. Just got mine Oct 1st (replaced a Note 3) and love everything about it (except for the "potential" lethal aspect and the annoying situation with the "your request has been declined due to security reasons" deal...) Everyone's saying I need to turn it in now and replace it... but there's no other phone available now that I would prefer (once I fix the glitch)
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For now I'm still okay with mine, nothing is popping up.
Yeah I found a solution. I now have the LG V20.
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Ironacally while you would have normally gotten help how to solve your problem, this forum is now only focused on keeping/not keeping the phone. Compare it to other forums here and think. People can't even extract asked for apks.
I found SecProtect.apk inside OOS under /system/vendor/app/SecProtect/
I searched online for clues but found nothing. Assuming /vendor/ means OnePlus added the app, that makes me even more curious. From the AndroidManifest.xml I see a lot of garbage as well as permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE, and encryptdata.EncryptDataActivity.encryptdata.PasswordActivity
Anyone know what this app is for?
i have oxygen 4.7.6, rooted
i do not have SecProtect.apk under /system/vendor/app/SecProtect/
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I found SecProtect.apk inside OOS under /system/vendor/app/SecProtect/
I searched online for clues but found nothing. Assuming /vendor/ means OnePlus added the app, that makes me even more curious. From the AndroidManifest.xml I see a lot of garbage as well as permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE, and encryptdata.EncryptDataActivity.encryptdata.PasswordActivity
Anyone know what this app is for?
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I'm running OxygenOS 4.7.6 and I do not have it either.
Macusercom said:
I'm running OxygenOS 4.7.6 and I do not have it either.
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Running stock+root and don't have it either.
I would upload the apk file to VirusTotal to see if it has been scanned before and whether it's malicious. It is definitely nothing from OxygenOS but could be a Magisk module, Xposed module or root app from an anti virus app or something similar.
I'm running OOS Beta 2 and also got this apk.
ClinicalTrack said:
I found SecProtect.apk inside OOS under /system/vendor/app/SecProtect/
I searched online for clues but found nothing. Assuming /vendor/ means OnePlus added the app, that makes me even more curious. From the AndroidManifest.xml I see a lot of garbage as well as permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE, and encryptdata.EncryptDataActivity.encryptdata.PasswordActivity
Anyone know what this app is for?
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I'm running OOS Beta 2 and also got this apk.
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I have it on my OP5T OOS Beta 2,I'm rooted,so,I disabled it w/SD Maid Pro:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm.unlocker&hl=en
The actual package name is com.qapp.secprotect
Disabled about an hour ago,no ill effects noted,will update if anything arises.
FWIW,this is the closest thing I could find on the subject,perhaps someone can read the tea leaves & pinpoint the exact function/usage of the SecProtect.apk
https://docs.marklogic.com/sec:protect-collection
If you have that app you have an infected phone. My whole town is hit. You may notice a wifi connection now and again with your phones ip address. Hug2gxxxx i googled it and found some proxy case about it but the rat encrtypted it before i could read it. This thing took over my computers and beat me in a battle to the death then shut down the only rooted phone i had. I cant fight back. Most of the time im redirected to aspx or html. Sometimes just an encrypted page
Made to look like what i wanna be on. If this makes it thru send help. Leitchfield ky and breckenridge ky are hi6 severely. Every computer in the two walmarts i visited were already infected and every phone ive bought so far were preinstalled with an infected custom os that drops `sdk updates` as soon as it finds Wi-Fi. It only worsens the longer its left and it is very aggressive if you attempt removal. If it lets you install an antivirus it will become a system app that it controls. It will attempt to unroot you if you are rooted. Dont try to reboot if u begin a fight or you wont have root when you power on. Good luck guys
Could you make a copy of the apk, i'll do some digging.
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I found out that the APK is signed with Samsungs certificate.
Certificate hash: 34F:0E:7A:9F:1C:F1:89:2E:45:C0:56:B4:97:3C8:1C:CF:14:8A:40:501:1A:EA:4A:C5:A6:5F:90:0A:42
If you look at this site: https://knowledge.protektoid.com/si...5c056b4973cd81ccf148a4050d11aea4ac5a65f900a42
You can see that com.qapp.secprotect is signed officiallly by Samsung so i highly doubt that it's a RAT as previous comment said.
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If you have that app you have an infected phone. My whole town is hit. You may notice a wifi connection now and again with your phones ip address. Hug2gxxxx i googled it and found some proxy case about it but the rat encrtypted it before i could read it. This thing took over my computers and beat me in a battle to the death then shut down the only rooted phone i had. I cant fight back. Most of the time im redirected to aspx or html. Sometimes just an encrypted page
Made to look like what i wanna be on. If this makes it thru send help. Leitchfield ky and breckenridge ky are hi6 severely. Every computer in the two walmarts i visited were already infected and every phone ive bought so far were preinstalled with an infected custom os that drops `sdk updates` as soon as it finds Wi-Fi. It only worsens the longer its left and it is very aggressive if you attempt removal. If it lets you install an antivirus it will become a system app that it controls. It will attempt to unroot you if you are rooted. Dont try to reboot if u begin a fight or you wont have root when you power on. Good luck guys
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Well that made my day... So much **** and nonsense in one post
SecProtect.apk is an system app and is added by OnePlus.
10 seconds on Google gave me that:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....aptxui-cablservice-colorservice-t3750911/amp/
So don't worry about that app, it has to be there and won't kill little baby cats.
I launched it with 'am start -n'.
It's used to encrypt and decrypt files mostly.
Hug2** that wifi i seen everywhere even seen it 10 miles outside town and disapeared finally when i headed off grid. I belive that previous post. How can that be so far fetched? Everything you do is monitored on your devices everything you do online is recorded.