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Do I have Malware on my Nexus?

Today, for the second time, I received a notification (only showed up in the notification bar) that I have a "Gift Pending" and I "could be today's Christmas Winner"
When I click on the notification it brings me to a webpage with a broken URL
This seems incredibly fishy to me.. does anyone know what this is, if it's malware, and how to remove it?

did you installed any weird app? it might be an ads from those app.

Probably one of those apps that has those notification ads.. you'll have to find the app and uninstall it.
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I haven't installed anything out of the ordinary.. "facebook photo sync" "syncmypix" and "ski report" are the only ones that could be considered "werid"

I just deleted my 2 most recently installed apps. Maybe this will fix the problem.
I think I freaked out because I've never seen an advertisement like that before. I wish Google didn't allow this!

cjsph88 said:
I just deleted my 2 most recently installed apps. Maybe this will fix the problem.
I think I freaked out because I've never seen an advertisement like that before. I wish Google didn't allow this!
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So you want Google to not allow applications to give notifications?

Or maybe you really did win a xmas gift! you lucky dog you!

cjsph88 said:
I just deleted my 2 most recently installed apps. Maybe this will fix the problem.
I think I freaked out because I've never seen an advertisement like that before. I wish Google didn't allow this!
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You cannot choose to allow or disallow certain notifications.. How the hell would you go about doing that. Simply stop using the app, and if enough people do so the developer will lose money and chose another ad-model.

Ad blockers removed from the Play Store by Google

Seems Google says no to ad blockers: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...purging-ad-blocking-apps-from-the-play-store/
Here is the link to F-Droid as the dev of AdAway suggests to use in case anyone wants it: "AdAway was removed from Google Play. I received an email from Google Play that AdAway was removed due to "Violation of section 4.4 of the Developer Distribution Agreement." Thus, it will never be available on Google Play again. Please switch to the open alternative: F-Droid, and install AdAway with F-Droid" http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=adaway&fdid=org.adaway

Meh there is always side loading.. Google can block apps from the play store but can't block them entirely
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rymanh said:
Meh there is always side loading.. Google can block apps from the play store but can't block them entirely
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I know. I was just posting to give a heads up. I flash a bunch of ROMs, and sometimes do clean installs (mostly dirty nighties), and go to the Play Store to my "ALL" tab to easily download my apps, and AdAway is one of the first ones I grab. Now it won't be found, so now we know why.

bobbyphoenix said:
I know. I was just posting to give a heads up. I flash a bunch of ROMs, and sometimes do clean installs (mostly dirty nighties), and go to the Play Store to my "ALL" tab to easily download my apps, and AdAway is one of the first ones I grab. Now it won't be found, so now we know why.
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Titanium backup! Can restore your ad blocker and every other app you like. No downloading required.
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Thanks for the info, I hadn't realized that yet. On a related subject, do you know why one of the build in sources for AdAway stopped connecting today? is that possibly something google did as well. I suddenly started noticing full screen ads in some of my apps so I checked AdAway and it says that the ismeh one is not available anymore. It might just be coincidence but that just started today so I thought it was worth mentioning.

I have noticed this as well. I am getting ads as of yesterday. Only 3/4 sources works.

6Eric said:
Thanks for the info, I hadn't realized that yet. On a related subject, do you know why one of the build in sources for AdAway stopped connecting today? is that possibly something google did as well. I suddenly started noticing full screen ads in some of my apps so I checked AdAway and it says that the ismeh one is not available anymore. It might just be coincidence but that just started today so I thought it was worth mentioning.
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Which source are you using? I'm on 3/4 now, and everything is working correctly. I checked for updates, but it says newest hosts files enabled. Although it did happen once before. The way I fixed it was to FC app, clear cache and data, reboot, and re-download the blocking files (and of course reboot once new files are done downloading, and have been applied).

Like my original post said I was using the built in (default ) sources.
I found the solution through the AdAway issue tracker. https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/issues/detail?id=413&sort=-id
That issue has a comment which points to: http://adaway.sufficientlysecure.org/hosts.txt
which is a copy of the original ismeh host list, once you add that as a source it starts blocking again.

6Eric said:
Like my original post said I was using the built in (default ) sources.
I found the solution through the AdAway issue tracker. https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/issues/detail?id=413&sort=-id
That issue has a comment which points to: http://adaway.sufficientlysecure.org/hosts.txt
which is a copy of the original ismeh host list, once you add that as a source it starts blocking again.
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Sorry I read it too fast.

This news made me highly upset. It supports developers, in a forceful way.

I just ran adaway from my TB backup after flashing a rom. Worked perfect. No errors downloading hosts. Ads gone...as much as before anyway.
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kj2112 said:
I just ran adaway from my TB backup after flashing a rom. Worked perfect. No errors downloading hosts. Ads gone...as much as before anyway.
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Yeah they put the host list that had been down back up, in the file itself the header even says "14-03-2013 Back from the dead"

Yeah I second TB. First thing I thought when I read this in the morning. Screw Google doing that. I tether and it keeps chrome on my desktop from showing ads. One of the best options about android being taken away. That sucks. I hope the developers for the apps keeps updating sources. Adaway has been great so far.
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Jjday7 said:
Yeah I second TB. First thing I thought when I read this in the morning. Screw Google doing that. I tether and it keeps chrome on my desktop from showing ads. One of the best options about android being taken away. That sucks. I hope the developers for the apps keeps updating sources. Adaway has been great so far.
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Since its open source, somebody is providing updates for the app.
And also I noticed that one of the hosts sources is back online
Here's the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
Laughing at you while eating jellybeans

Ads after every call?

I've been getting a small pop-up add, usually from Microsoft, after every call I make. Anyone else getting them or know how to stop them?

Do you have any Microsoft related apps installed on your phone?

think about what apps youve installed in the past
go through them one by one and figure it out

quiet_kisho said:
I've been getting a small pop-up add, usually from Microsoft, after every call I make. Anyone else getting them or know how to stop them?
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As stated above you have installed an app that is spamming your phone with adds.

airmaxx23 said:
Do you have any Microsoft related apps installed on your phone?
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flex360 said:
think about what apps youve installed in the past
go through them one by one and figure it out
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nrage23 said:
As stated above you have installed an app that is spamming your phone with adds.
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You're right, it was a Microsoft app, Outlook. It's strange though, I had it installed on my Oneplus One and I never got the adds. Maybe it was the latest update or something.
Edit: The ads came back after uninstalling Outlook.

quiet_kisho said:
You're right, it was a Microsoft app, Outlook. It's strange though, I had it installed on my Oneplus One and I never got the adds. Maybe it was the latest update or something.
Edit: The ads came back after uninstalling Outlook.
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Didn't know this but good to know not to install Mickeysoft apps on my phone, I use touchdown expensive but great

Its not apps. Its a website you visited that's spamming you. Clear your history and cookies all that good stuff and it should get rid of the problem.

I had the same issue and this is what I was told

That's how I solved this issue on my LG V20 running Nougat:
Go to:
Settings / General / Google Services / Ads / Opt out of Ads Personalization
My 2 cents

Question This app was launched by Google Play services?

I've noticed idle battery drain on my phone and found out that it was caused by an app (it was the Shopee app), so I tried to prevent it from running in background, like limiting its permissions, turning off notifications both in app and phone settings, restricting background activity in Battery Saver.
But after sometime it happens again. I checked in App behavior and it says the app was started by Google Play services.
What does this mean and can I stop it permanently?

If you don't use it, why keep it !
Just uninstall it.

laid1995 said:
If you don't use it, why keep it !
Just uninstall it.
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I have never said that I don't use it, can't you read? It's a shopping app and I only open it when I look for something to buy. Do you use your app 24/7???

Saphira209 said:
I have never said that I don't use it, can't you read? It's a shopping app and I only open it when I look for something to buy. Do you use your app 24/7???
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Sorry, you not mentioning that u use it casually, so figured u don't use it. Still, I said "if" though.
Then try to uninstall and install it. Maybe it's the version you have.
If you have root. There are plenty of apps that can put it to sleep.

" rooting "

Hmmm, I know that Google Play Services can be launched by many apps to use any kind of sensors and APIs, but never heard of the opposite... maybe it's the case and is bad translated? In that case, try the BBS app and check what sensors are used

Saphira209 said:
I have never said that I don't use it, can't you read? It's a shopping app and I only open it when I look for something to buy. Do you use your app 24/7???
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Watch your tone. No one here is obliged to help you so you might as well start talking politely.

ApexPrime said:
Watch your tone. No one here is obliged to help you so you might as well start talking politely.
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Oh sorry if my words hurt you.
Now, I was asking about GP services and strange app behavior, I want to know if someone had any similar experience. If I could just uninstall then I wouldn't waste your precious time by making this thread would I? That's just throwing the problem away, not solving it.

Saphira209 said:
Oh sorry if my words hurt you.
Now, I was asking about GP services and strange app behavior, I want to know if someone had any similar experience. If I could just uninstall then I wouldn't waste your precious time by making this thread would I? That's just throwing the problem away, not solving it.
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There are some apps that can disable other apps to auto-start without root, but may need adb commands if running on non-root device:
Brevent
Ice Box
SuperFreezZ App stopper

Saphira209 said:
Oh sorry if my words hurt you.
Now, I was asking about GP services and strange app behavior, I want to know if someone had any similar experience. If I could just uninstall then I wouldn't waste your precious time by making this thread would I? That's just throwing the problem away, not solving it.
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Trash app, trash behavior.
Yeah uninstalling pretty much gets rid of the cause. Wonder what else it's doing?
Solving? That's how it was designed to behave... badly. I would have ditched it the first day.
Or
Disable Google play Services when not needed.
Arguing with members trying to help you won't further you along

pl1992aw said:
There are some apps that can disable other apps to auto-start without root, but may need adb commands if running on non-root device:
Brevent
Ice Box
SuperFreezZ App stopper
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Thank you, I do have magisk installed, I'll try Ice Box later and see how it works.
About the other 2, from their descriptions I think what they do is force closing unused apps automatically for you is that right? Would it be different from force closing manually? Because I did try to do that but GP services was still able to launch the app occasionally as reported in App behavior.
First time noticing play services could do this so I was really curious lol, idk if it was google services or the app developer can make it like that?

Saphira209 said:
Thank you, I do have magisk installed, I'll try Ice Box later and see how it works.
About the other 2, from their descriptions I think what they do is force closing unused apps automatically for you is that right? Would it be different from force closing manually? Because I did try to do that but GP services was still able to launch the app occasionally as reported in App behavior.
First time noticing play services could do this so I was really curious lol, idk if it was google services or the app developer can make it like that?
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Brevent prevent apps auto-start, and auto-hybernate/auto-close the app when inactive of the time set in the brevent settings.
SuperFreezZ is as you described.
The following is all just guessing:
The reason that you see GP service launch Shopee app is probably Shopee app designed it.
The culprit is more likely Shopee app. It might have designed to wakeup / auto-start when there is change of the system in some conditions, which has some links to GP service.

Question Any way around the "App not optimized for this device"?

A couple apps that I use frequently, namely Walmart and Starbucks, will not allow install because "This app is not optimized for this device"... Is there a safe way around this?

I don't know about Starbucks but, Walmart app installed from backup from Galaxy S10 and is working just fine. Auto rotate and everything.

If it won't load it needs to be updated (the app).
Why would you want either one running as an app? Pure trashware. Don't know about Starwhatever but Walmart runs fine in the browser. Best kept there.
FB, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instascam, etc are a stone's throw from outright malware. Even if I can I don't want to even use those sites in the browser. I'll never load them as an app.
Not trusted apps... actions have consequences, be careful what you allow to run on your device.

The restore from my original device and then an app store update did the trick. Thanks.

emtownsend said:
The restore from my original device and then an app store update did the trick. Thanks.
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Don't use Smartswitch going between different devices or OS's especially for apps.

blackhawk said:
Don't use Smartswitch going between different devices or OS's especially for apps.
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I was trying to avoid it...

I've read that this occurs only on the inner screen. I think to get around it you can close the play store then reopen it on the cover screen to install. Once installed you can use on either screen

emtownsend said:
I was trying to avoid it...
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Kies was buggy too.
On the same device/firmware version it may work ok, I'll test it next reload but just for homepage settings, maybe apps.
Always use another backup method for critical data' SmartSwitch should never be the primary backup.
If it works, swell... but don't count on it

blackhawk said:
Kies was buggy too.
On the same device/firmware version it may work ok, I'll test it next reload but just for homepage settings, maybe apps.
Always use another backup method for critical data' SmartSwitch should never be the primary backup.
If it works, swell... but don't count on it
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I miss the days of rooted Titanium Backup... LOL

Somebody on reddit confirmed to me just now it worked for them with a different app
mitchh said:
I've read that this occurs only on the inner screen. I think to get around it you can close the play store then reopen it on the cover screen to install. Once installed you can use on either screen
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mitchh said:
I've read that this occurs only on the inner screen. I think to get around it you can close the play store then reopen it on the cover screen to install. Once installed you can use on either screen
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Tried the outer screen for the walkie talkie app for my galaxy watch 4 and it says the same not optimized

Sonin66 said:
Tried the outer screen for the walkie talkie app for my galaxy watch 4 and it says the same not optimized
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hmm weird did you close the store completely then reopen it on the cover screen?

mitchh said:
hmm weird did you close the store completely then reopen it on the cover screen?
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Yep, just tried your suggestion and still a no go for me

Sonin66 said:
Yep, just tried your suggestion and still a no go for me
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yeah I just checked and it says that app isn't compatible with any of my devices if I go to it on my pc. rip

Just get the apk and install that.

chieco said:
Just get the apk and install that.
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How do we get the apk file

blackhawk said:
If it won't load it needs to be updated (the app).
Why would you want either one running as an app? Pure trashware. Don't know about Starwhatever but Walmart runs fine in the browser. Best kept there.
FB, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instascam, etc are a stone's throw from outright malware. Even if I can I don't want to even use those sites in the browser. I'll never load them as an app.
Not trusted apps... actions have consequences, be careful what you allow to run on your device.
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Not sure why you say this.
I've had these apps for years with no problems whatsoever.

TFDM said:
Not sure why you say this.
I've had these apps for years with no problems whatsoever.
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Simple, they are needless security risks and trashware with active internet access.
If you can't sort this out then enjoy the ride.

Sonin66 said:
How do we get the apk file
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Type the name of the app followed with apk download into Google and many sites who have the apk should pop up. Download it and simply install it.

chieco said:
Type the name of the app followed with apk download into Google and many sites who have the apk should pop up. Download it and simply install it.
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So while I was able to find and download the apk file, it still won't install.