[Q] Heeeellllpp!!!! Virus?? - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I have unlocked GT-N7105, it was working prefectly, am using chrome as my default browser, i notice few days back that while am surfing a popup note comes and says:
The page at mpartner.mobi says:
Warning: Scanning for Viruses & Spyware in Recommended For Your Android. Download, Install & Run a Complete Threat Scan Now!
and there is ONLY an OK sign to press, and even if pressed the back button, it direct me to open the google play to NQ antivirus, now a days the note comes if am on any app.
I have outlook security and found nothing as well AVG Pro (Trial) it only found that:
-Next Launcher Pro Galaxy S4 Theme by Butterfly (Witch LOTS installed it with no issue) is an adaware, i performed Full Scan, but nothing Works out, i try to google but no result, not even a hint.
Any HELP PLZ??

Probably it may be ads or pramotion. Don't take it seriously.
Also install adblocker application and turnoff popup blocker option in chrome browser.
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MBariya said:
Probably it may be ads or pramotion. Don't take it seriously.
Also install adblocker application and turnoff popup blocker option in chrome browser.
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Thank you and appreciate the quick reply
But now the popup comes even if am not using Chrome or any browser, it comes when am on any app, also how to get rid of it, i know adblocker should prevent that but how to get rid of it totally ?? and more important how to recognize witch app is doing this and get rig of it as well clean the system for any potential harmful residues??

So it is definitely from any apps ads.
Open applications one by one and check (by opening and closing) which creates problem. Use AdAway application it's having live ads detection feature. By this you can also check which application creats ads.
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Is there any kind of notification icon on status bar during popup? If yes u can long press and click app info..this way u can see which app is creating this problem
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MBariya said:
So it is definitely from any apps ads.
Open applications one by one and check (by opening and closing) which creates problem. Use AdAway application it's having live ads detection feature. By this you can also check which application creats ads.
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My GOD.
AdAway is an....Adaware lol, and AVG stoped it, the funny part is its Filled with popup ads,i search for it on Play and found 2 apps, both are adaware.

No bro. That's different. Google has blocked all ads blocking apps.
You have to downlaod it from other site.
Search for AdAway, Adblock, adsfee app from google. Even one thread is also there in xda just search around. And it requires root to use those apps.
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mannyvinny said:
Is there any kind of notification icon on status bar during popup? If yes u can long press and click app info..this way u can see which app is creating this problem
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Unfortunately No

Best is detect those application manually and uninstall application which creates ads.
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Same problem
I have a similar problem whenever I access gamespot.com. The pop ups started about 2 weeks ago. I tried every conceivable ad blocker and virus scanner. Even tried with dolphin browser. I even did a complete factory reset on my Xperia Z and the pop up still occurs. I suspect its just that website. But I really welcome if there are other ways of disabling it.

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How do I remove this?

I did some googling but nothing came up. Sometimes I get this kind of message in my notification bar (see attachment). It has the same icon as Updating/downloading. But I'm pretty sure that's not the case. If I tap on that message, it will open the default browser and take me to a site.
I have tried Airpush detector & Zone anti-virus but nothing came up. Does anybody have any idea how this thing got on my phone? Also is there a way to prevent this from happening?
Thanks bunch!!! =)
What ROM are you using?
Thanks for the quick reply. FYI I'm using stock at the moment. =)
So it looks like something is being downloaded from your browser every time you open it, check Chrome (if installed), and the stock browser, and close all of the tabs you have open, then clear your history and cache files, and see if that will help.
Did you check the running apps list when that comes up?
Liskrig said:
So it looks like something is being downloaded from your browser every time you open it, check Chrome (if installed), and the stock browser, and close all of the tabs you have open, then clear your history and cache files, and see if that will help.
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It might not have anything to do with the browser. It just directs him through the browser. It is probably an app.
Thanks for the advise! Here is the list of apps running at the time:
Settings
WhatsApp
Dropbox
Birzzle
ScoreMobile
GO SMS Pro
Facebook
Widgetsoid
Zedge
Google Services
Media
Maps
Android keyboard
Post the services that are running too.
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Birzzle looks suspicious. It's just a game but why does it need a permission to start at boot? Try uninstalling that and see if your problem persists.
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Well, don't only check the apps that are running, always check cached processes.
Force stop every app you don't need at the moment and then check if the problem persists, if yes, reboot the phone, if it still downloads this, check your running apps, and see if there is an app, that was there, when you closed the other processes, open the browser, and clear cache of websites, cookies etc., if neccessary, re-flash stock ROM, but the last option is worst-case...

[Q] Can't Click Install Button While Installing Downloaded APK App

Hi XDA,
Tried installing downloaded APK App on my phone but the INSTALL BUTTON won't work, cannot be clicked, the CANCEL BUTTON is fine. I had tried several App APK but they are all the same. My is not rooted. JB 4.1.2 Please help ... :crying:
Restart ur device once n try
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It happens if you are using some screen adjusting app like Screen Adjuster. You will have to turn it off to make the install option activate.
AppWidgetDisplay
Also AppWidgetDisplay for Sony Smartwatch causes such behavior.
I wish saw this a few months ago
jujuburi said:
It happens if you are using some screen adjusting app like Screen Adjuster. You will have to turn it off to make the install option activate.
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Yup, I have a Note 2 - the OLED screen can be problematic for my artwork without toning down the red. I imagine I'm not the only artist to use a Note as a quick and dirty, extemporaneous and backup portfolio.
Sure enough "Screen Adjuster" which allows RGB color balancing also makes the Install button unclickable when directly installing APKs. Drove me nuts - always found a temporary solution - rebooting, stopping Play Services, clearing caches for Services and the Play app (plus Aptiode, etc.) but these were hit and miss. Turned it off and it worked without any other hoops to jump through.
Glad I came across this - I don't usually install APKs at this point as my Note 2's apps/uses are pretty stable at this point, but for those days when you have 15 Xposed Framework APKs to install... and. clicking! stabbing! the damn! install button. does. nothing. ...yeeesh.
Figured this out from an Phandroid thread that listed similar apps:
Easyeyez Screen Filter
Twilight Filter
...and other screen dimming filter apps. The post is long because it's been a hassle for a long time... and hopefully to make it a bit easier for someone to find, including the above apps.
God that was annoying. Now to fix my memleak/lag issues.
Rotation manager is causing this too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405849
Echo Lock Screen was the culprit for me.
Happened to me a few times I reboot and if that doesnt work then I clear the caches. Its been a while since I have seen that.
Wow unimaginable
This is unimaginable. Who could think something like a display app (Twilight for me) could create such a condition.
I checked and checked my security settings to confirm I have set the option "to install from unkown sources". I also tried various developer options, but all futile! Also tried rebooting the phone! Nothing worked :crying: until I hit this post! :laugh:
Lots and lots of thanks to this post. I can now turn of the Twilight app and install other apps.
:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
sehradinesh said:
(Twilight for me)
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Same here. This is the oddest thing I ever seen on my Android till now.
fernandovg said:
Rotation manager is causing this too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405849
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@fernandovg did you ever find a solution or alternative app for this? if it wasn't for your post about this, i'd still be scouring the internet for answers to button functionality being broken. Also, did you experience any apps that you allowed to rotate not rotating? ie - i set chrome, youtube, reddit, any other app i may view video in to enable rotation so i can have full screen, but that function was broken too the app worked 100% for the first while i had it installed then just crapped out on me for some reason. I messaged the creator of the app for a response so i'll see where that takes me. did you notice malfunction around the time of flashing any roms with stagefright patches by chance? it's the only thing i can think of that was out of the ordinary that i did around the time i notice malfunction. thanks for your input.
wave unlock
i had the same issue, stopped Wave Unlock - app using sensor to wake up my phone (screen on). it worked
Also lux can do this
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How do I do so?
cypherlwind said:
Hi XDA,
Tried installing downloaded APK App on my phone but the INSTALL BUTTON won't work, cannot be clicked, the CANCEL BUTTON is fine. I had tried several App APK but they are all the same. My is not rooted. JB 4.1.2 Please help ... :crying:
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Might be because of an screen overlay
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Do you install any "Screen Filter"? If the the app install, try to disable the screen filter first, then try install the apk.
thahim said:
Might be because of an screen overlay
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It happens to me because of overlay browser.
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Hi,
My friend also faced the same problem, and then he asked me if I could help him fix this.
Then I made some research, and finally I was able to find a solution to this problem.
Solution:
1. If you use any application "Screen Filter" , please disable the screen filter.
2. Then you try to install the application, then re-enable your screen filter. (It is up to you whether you want to re-enable or not, if enabled you should turn off your screen filter if you want to install an apk.
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kecahh said:
Hi,
My friend also faced the same problem, and then he asked me if I could help him fix this.
Then I made some research, and finally I was able to find a solution to this problem.
Solution:
1. If you use any application "Screen Filter" , please disable the screen filter.
2. Then you try to install the application, then re-enable your screen filter. (It is up to you whether you want to re-enable or not, if enabled you should turn off your screen filter if you want to install an apk.
Press Thanks if I helped.
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Thanks it work. [emoji106]
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cypherlwind said:
Hi XDA,
Tried installing downloaded APK App on my phone but the INSTALL BUTTON won't work, cannot be clicked, the CANCEL BUTTON is fine. I had tried several App APK but they are all the same. My is not rooted. JB 4.1.2 Please help ... :crying:
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Overlay
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[Q] Besides recent apps, a quick way to switch between current and most recent?

While I study for the GRE, I do a lot of switching between OneNote and some other app ( eg dictionary ). Considering the slowness of loading recent apps, it gets a bit annoying considering the number of times I need to switch between the two. Hoping for a way to switch between the two most recent apps without actually going into recent apps.
Can either app work in multi view?
Onenote is for reading so would rather avoid having a split view
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andy_d0 said:
Onenote is for reading so would rather avoid having a split view
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You could try MW enabler (Search for it in the play store) It doesn't require root, and it would allow you to take one (or both) of the apps and shrink them down into a bubble, that you could easily open and close and hide. In your situation it might be an option.
There are some limitations due to it not needing root... the 2 biggest are that it has to uninstall and reinstall the app... you will lose whatever you have unless you have it backed up somewhere (wouldn't think its a big deal for a dictionary) and you need to turn OFF auto updating for those apps, because if they update from the play store you will lose the multi window/bubble feature until you re-activate it.
Yeah not sure if I like that option thanks for the info. If it irritates me enough the next few days I will likely reconsider
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boufa said:
You could try MW enabler (Search for it in the play store) It doesn't require root, and it would allow you to take one (or both) of the apps and shrink them down into a bubble, that you could easily open and close and hide. In your situation it might be an option.
There are some limitations due to it not needing root... the 2 biggest are that it has to uninstall and reinstall the app... you will lose whatever you have unless you have it backed up somewhere (wouldn't think its a big deal for a dictionary) and you need to turn OFF auto updating for those apps, because if they update from the play store you will lose the multi window/bubble feature until you re-activate it.
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Didn't know this was possible without root. Awesome! And it removes it from the list of installed apps for you so no fear of auto updates.
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andy_d0 said:
While I study for the GRE, I do a lot of switching between OneNote and some other app ( eg dictionary ). Considering the slowness of loading recent apps, it gets a bit annoying considering the number of times I need to switch between the two. Hoping for a way to switch between the two most recent apps without actually going into recent apps.
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Give switchr a try. l set it up in "Flow" mode and use a right side edge trigger. Seems to work well for switching between applications.
Umm just drag your finger down and in from the top right corner of the screen while in app. Then you can minimize it to a bubble or have multiple apps open at once on the screen.
right you can windowize the app... then all apps that are windowed can be iconized by pressing the home key.
I'll have to watch a video on YouTube to see what you're referring to. New to this whole multi window thing
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I'll have to watch a video on YouTube to see what you're referring to. New to this whole multi window thing
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This was helpful:
Thank you! I'll watch on my way to work
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How Can I Turn Off Lock Screen Ads?

Hello,
Every once in a while I get the Yelp! sponsored ad on the lock screen. I've tried turning it off from the Settings of the Blinkfeed (as I saw it supposedly worked with previous HTCs) but it doesn't on the 10. Anyone know the answer to my question?
Thanks,
Marius
I've never once had ads on my lockscreen. You must have some bad app that's sending you ads via notifications.
mariuscm said:
Hello,
Every once in a while I get the Yelp! sponsored ad on the lock screen. I've tried turning it off from the Settings of the Blinkfeed (as I saw it supposedly worked with previous HTCs) but it doesn't on the 10. Anyone know the answer to my question?
Thanks,
Marius
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Setting / personalize / manage adds.
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Not sure if you have it but es file explorer will cause ads on the lock screen with its own quick charge screen. Haven't had any since I uninstalled it.
I already turned off 'interest based ads' from Settings>Personalize>Manage Ads. By the way, I use the Google Now Launcher, so the Manage Ads option only shows when I have Sense Home selected as the default launcher. I'm still getting yelp ads in the lock screen.
mariuscm said:
I already turned off 'interest based ads' from Settings>Personalize>Manage Ads. By the way, I use the Google Now Launcher, so the Manage Ads option only shows when I have Sense Home selected as the default launcher. I'm still getting yelp ads in the lock screen.
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Maybe, because I'm not using the Sense Home launcher, the OFF setting for the Interest based ads is not sticking?
It drives me nuts and I don't see that on the Verizon version. Something Verizon probably removed so you can't turn it off... So annoying
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tylerw1369 said:
It drives me nuts and I don't see that on the Verizon version. Something Verizon probably removed so you can't turn it off... So annoying
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its in the Verizon version not 100% sure exactly where but I know I saw it. I'm on it and never once had a ad on my lockscreen.
afuller42 said:
its in the Verizon version not 100% sure exactly where but I know I saw it. I'm on it and never once had a ad on my lockscreen.
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You are lucky because it always asks if in hungry and places to eat. I haven't added any new app from my other phones. I haven't been able to find it.
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mariuscm said:
Hello,
Every once in a while I get the Yelp! sponsored ad on the lock screen. I've tried turning it off from the Settings of the Blinkfeed (as I saw it supposedly worked with previous HTCs) but it doesn't on the 10. Anyone know the answer to my question?
Thanks,
Marius
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Have es file explorer installed by chance?
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dottat said:
Have es file explorer installed by chance?
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No, why?
mariuscm said:
No, why?
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That app recently had an update that had some lock screen bs included. Had a battery icon on it and all.
There's another app I had a couple months back that did the same thing too. If you have sense apps ads disabled , it's likely an app that turned spammy.
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Its definitely not from the stock software. My wife had the same thing happen last week on her note. It took a while but found out it was PIP software for taking selfies. Here is a great article that should help get rid of them. http://www.slashgear.com/android-ads-on-your-lockscreen-and-how-to-destroy-them-05438921/. It lists some common sources for these ads:
• Amber Weather Widget
• ES App Locker
• GO apps (of note: GO Weather, GO SMS, GO Keyboard, Next Browser)
• Kingo Root
• KittyPlay Wallpapers, Ringtones
• TouchPal apps (TouchPal makes multiple keyboard apps)
• Xender (file transfer app)
• Zero Team apps (of note: Z Camera)
The yelp and restaurant ads are because you enabled personalization in sense home. It's tracking your location and usually offering restaurants nearby.
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check on blinkfeed settings>manage adds>turn off internet based ads. thought i read somewhere that caused lock screen ads too.
I figured it out, no thanks to Verizon IT. It's a google ad. Go to your chrome browser. Click on the three dots, Settings, Site Settings, Cookies, uncheck "allow third-party cookies" box. BOOM!
I just started getting the exact same kind of ads! Cannot find any information on the Internet about how to eliminate them.
Some flashlight apps throw ads like that, have you got a flashlight app?
Tbrown009 said:
I just started getting the exact same kind of ads! Cannot find any information on the Internet about how to eliminate them.
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Read the posts above your how to turn off interest based ads.
App like ES file explorer added that crap also, the another post above yours with more known apps
afuller42 said:
Read the posts above your how to turn off interest based ads.
App like ES file explorer added that crap also, the another post above yours with more known apps
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I've been using Solid Explorer since ES started with all of that junk, maybe a year ago or so...? I did try the Chrome suggestion from above (the third party cookies tick box) and so far so good. Thanks to all for all of the posts! Much appreciated!

[APP] All in One Gestures

Really a great gestures app to mimic iOS gestures. I use the navigation gestures option because I could not deal with the navigation bar not matching my keyboard. The gestures work pretty well and I got used to them, but I did not like the Back option. Too many times trying to go back ended up with me opening recents or going home.
I really wanted a gesture to swipe the screen from left to right to go back and this app allows me to. Works great with a few customization options. It was removed from the playstore but the apk can still be sideloaded
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/ys-liang/all-in-one-gestures-2/all-in-one-gestures-2-5-9-release/
Thanks for sharing. IMHO The OnePlus gestures are the best I've tried on any phone. The more options there are, the better off we are.
Thanks for sharing, I love the Swype from the left to go back feature
Hey Guys, if you wan't, you can also try an app called 'Fooview', which is available in playstore (No need Root access) and its amazing, you can set the swipe option from right to left for back in this app as well. it also comes with a browser, file manager, and allow to take screen short of any specified portion on your screen. It will also help to convert the 'letters' in an image to edit/copy. The main advantage is it work with very less battery drain and comes with small in size. this is one of the best app I have ever used. and I'm using this for the last 2 Years. Just try it, it is amazing.
It's asking for some unusual permissions like location
devilrulz4ever said:
It's asking for some unusual permissions like location
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Never mind, Ignore it. It will work perfectly.
I found both of these apps to be scetchy and not any good.
I rather sugest the app called Fluid Navigation Gesture on play store.
It gives you the Miui10 Navigations that work great without any overlay or stuff like that.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fb.fluid&hl=no
ACB369 said:
Never mind, Ignore it. It will work perfectly.
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Never ignore such permissions, it may be a malicious app.
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Never ignore such permissions, it may be a malicious app.
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Yea, but this will work perfectly without giving the location permission. And this app is available in play-store, which is verified by the google, then will it be a malicious app ?
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Yea, but this will work perfectly without giving the location permission. And this app is available in play-store, which is verified by the google, then will it be a malicious app ?
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You'd be surprised but there are apps that are not checked more in-depth before being accepted on Play Store
ACB369 said:
Yea, but this will work perfectly without giving the location permission. And this app is available in play-store, which is verified by the google, then will it be a malicious app ?
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There are many apps which get through the checks. Check the news, you'll find many articles about google removing app from the play store every now and then.
Even a seemingly trustworthy app can do a lot of harm. Even if the app is a bit sketchy its better to stay away from it.
ACB369 said:
Hey Guys, if you wan't, you can also try an app called 'Fooview', which is available in playstore (No need Root access) and its amazing, you can set the swipe option from right to left for back in this app as well. it also comes with a browser, file manager, and allow to take screen short of any specified portion on your screen. It will also help to convert the 'letters' in an image to edit/copy. The main advantage is it work with very less battery drain and comes with small in size. this is one of the best app I have ever used. and I'm using this for the last 2 Years. Just try it, it is amazing.
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I agree. I've tried damn near all the gesture apps but I keep going back to fooview. It's like 20 apps in one with an abundance of gesture options.
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mokash34 said:
Thanks for sharing. IMHO The OnePlus gestures are the best I've tried on any phone. The more options there are, the better off we are.
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I find the navbar gestures severely lacking. Swipe from left or right edge up for back? On which planet? Ever tried this swipe on Chrome with a longish text loaded? All you get is a scroll back and not back. Or maybe I am misunderstanding the directions. How difficult is it to add a graphic to illustrate?

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