Help with adware/possible virus - unroooted stock phone - G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I need help with what I think is adware on my LG G3. It is not rooted or anything..just stock. Every morning and sometimes throughout the day my phone will go to a browser (today I took a screenshot and it was Firefox) and a box will come up claiming I won a prize through facebook. I know its an ad so I just back out of it. In the past there have also been messages about updating the android system, boosting the battery, etc. I run avast and malwarebytes scans and they don't find anything. Sometimes my phone just seems to act up, be slow and the screen is not responsive. I'm not sure if it's because of this issue or not. Please help!

Does anyone maybe have a solution?

It's hard for me to tell and I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will chime in but did you install any app you suspect? AirPush detector from Google Play may find the app.

Yeah I tried AirPush..it detected Trivia Crack so I uninstalled it. I mean I haven't really been playing it lately but that kinda sucks in case I did want to play. So I guess I'll see if the ads stop now.

Yeah..even after uninstalling trivia crack ads are popping up

leavethelighton said:
Yeah..even after uninstalling trivia crack ads are popping up
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Give this a go......https://adblockplus.org/en/android-install

573v3 said:
Give this a go......https://adblockplus.org/en/android-install
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I installed it but then I guess it wasn't set up right. I didn't really want to try to figure it out more so I've just been dealing with the ads and just backing out when they pop up. That would only block the ads anyways right? I would rather they totally be gone if that's possible. Would factory resetting the phone get rid of the ads?

leavethelighton said:
I installed it but then I guess it wasn't set up right. I didn't really want to try to figure it out more so I've just been dealing with the ads and just backing out when they pop up. That would only block the ads anyways right? I would rather they totally be gone if that's possible. Would factory resetting the phone get rid of the ads?
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Here is little guide to setup ad-block if you are still inclined... https://adblockplus.org/en/android-config
You can also set up adblocker as an add-on to firefox, but if random browsers keep popping up with ads I don't think that'll help much.
But I believe a factory reset would take care of it. Just back everything up & good luck

What apps do you have on your phone have you installed third party applications or have you installed things from other then google play. Have you downloaded any files recently pictures, music,
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it would be great if we could see a screenshot of the ad.
usually when you get some ad or pop up you can go to your status bar and press and hold the ad. this will take you to the app that is running the ad then you can uninstall it.

baytyry said:
What apps do you have on your phone have you installed third party applications or have you installed things from other then google play. Have you downloaded any files recently pictures, music,
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I haven't installed any third party apps other than the adblock plus. I only use google play. Yeah..I downloaded some music and that seems to be when the ads started. Will simply removing those songs get rid of the ads?

leavethelighton said:
I haven't installed any third party apps other than the adblock plus. I only use google play. Yeah..I downloaded some music and that seems to be when the ads started. Will simply removing those songs get rid of the ads?
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Try it.

ingoljosh said:
Try it.
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Ok I'll have to wait and see if any of the ads pop up

Yeah try it and if you want some music I'll teach a safe way

baytyry said:
Yeah try it and if you want some music I'll teach a safe way
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I would love to know a safe way

leavethelighton said:
i would love to know a safe way
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please post a screenshot of the ad/pop up

ingoljosh said:
please post a screenshot of the ad/pop up
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I might have an old screenshot but the ad changes. It hasn't popped up again for me to be able to take another screenshot. Also my phone doesn't want to recognize my SD card even though I have taken it out and restarted my phone multiple times..very frustrating..that is another issue I would like figured out..So I can't tell if that old screenshot is on there at all.

Has the SD card been damaged? Try putting a different SD card in the phoblne and see if it works
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Sorry I meant to say phone
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I pm you the way to safely download great quality music
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ingoljosh said:
please post a screenshot of the ad/pop up
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And I am still getting pop ups similar to this

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And I am still getting pop ups similar to this
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Have a look here :-
http://androidforums.com/threads/pop-ups-on-android-phone.916714/
Clear your Browser Data and try :-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.denper.addonsdetector

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Samsung Apps.apk

This is the apk for the Samsung App Store. It is working on the Epic Touch. Its got some good apps and games for free.
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Cool, but asphalt 6 doesn't even download cuz it's not optimized for our device. I downloaded Need for speed and it's free but it's just a trial,
That's odd. Asphalt 6 installed fine for me. But NFS was a trial :-(
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Did it?? Are u rooted? Maybe it's the kernel I'm using.Hmmmm.
I posted about the Samsung App store and the free asphalt 6 version being offered about a month ago. Specifically how we can't download asphalt 6, so if you've figured out how to DL that specific title please share the details.
jase33 said:
That's odd. Asphalt 6 installed fine for me. But NFS was a trial :-(
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How did u get it to work for u? I cant download it
I pushed the "Get" button and I got it. Strange that others have issue of compatibility.
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hey dude, can u give us the stock .apk? TIA
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hey dude, can u give us the stock .apk? TIA
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what stock apk do you mean? if you mean the Samsung app store app then the one I posted is stock pulled from original galaxy s 2.
So far I've been able to download 2 out of three apps. The only I had a problem with was Asphalt 6. Thanks for posting.
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downloaded to pc but it won't download to the S2
its always download unsuccessful. I even "logged in" first with the browser thinking thats why it did not work.
sending the link download fails. using the qrcode download fails. is it something silly stupid I am doing wrong? (jacking usb now to install)
Thanks Jase, I installed the APK and it works perfectly. Looks like a few good games, others seem like trials. One BIG issue I have with the app, is that it does not seem to show permissions the apps want as you instal them, so you never know. NOT a plus.
heinrich said:
Thanks Jase, I installed the APK and it works perfectly. Looks like a few good games, others seem like trials. One BIG issue I have with the app, is that it does not seem to show permissions the apps want as you instal them, so you never know. NOT a plus.
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When the app is about to be installed, there are permissions being shown. Unfortunately... The permissions down seem to be EVERY SINGLE THING THAT COULD BE ASKED FOR. I don't understand why a ns trial game has to read my text messages, but whatever.
Is there any chance we can get a list if full games on this list? I'm tired of downloading something just for it to be a 3 minute trial.
Trying out this E4GT...
All the cool, fun games seem to be demos...
reply.. having issue also
I'm also having trouble just getting the apk file to download. Everytime I try it just says download unsuccessful. Even tried the QR code and that was also unsuccessful.
I don't have internet at my house right now so i'm not able to download the file to my PC. My phone is rooted and I do have tethering but its really not useful for me right now cuz where I live i'm lucky if I ever get 2 bars on my signal. So without a good signal its hard to tether..
So its there another way for me to be able to download this apk??
Thanks
All downloads went through, but this app kills my battery...i was wondering what kills my battery so quick all of a sudden and i believe this app was involved. So i removed it, and battery is well
I guess it doesn't work on third party roms?
locoboi187 said:
All downloads went through, but this app kills my battery...i was wondering what kills my battery so quick all of a sudden and i believe this app was involved. So i removed it, and battery is well
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Try using Rom toolbox pro or autostarts to turn it off at boot.
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I guess it doesn't work on third party roms?
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i think it has to do with cm and aosp versions try ics, jb, ginger. your not missing much.. some of the cool cartoon apps they have are in french only.. its a tease and very short of evetday apps/games
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There is a new Galaxy App for S4 or S5. Do we have this app to install it on Note 1?

Spam/Virus alert! Bouncer not picking this up!

So im having issues with my android market... Apparently when i select "My Apps", it doesnt recognize that i have any apps loaded. So i downloaded "MARKET FIZ-ROOTED" by Potente. This app added 3 apps that can not be removed! I even tried reflashing new roms with no luck. The added apps are "GWANG-JU SUBWAY"by Hyun min cho, "KAROGES" by Creative factory and "Lovely Sky live wallpaper" by Creative factory. I reported all 4 apps to Googles reporting link. Funny thing is when you try to warn people on the ratings tab, it never shows up in ratings! I need some ideas to get me out of this mess. Im afraid of using my phone for any sensitive information for now.
Try this. Format your internal SD card and external from Astros or something similar. Then in recovery wipe everything and flash "Calkulin's format all zip". Then flash a fresh ROM.
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Google has the ability to remotely remove apps from a persons phone if I recall correctly. I hope that they remove them for you upon your report of them being malicious apps.
kc_exactly said:
Try this. Format your internal SD card and external from Astros or something similar. Then in recovery wipe everything and flash "Calkulin's format all zip". Then flash a fresh ROM.
Sent from self nominated "B" team member's phone.
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Thanks.
Will try now
cds0699 said:
Google has the ability to remotely remove apps from a persons phone if I recall correctly. I hope that they remove them for you upon your report of them being malicious apps.
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I sure hope so. I wonder how an app can block my rating and quote? I didnt think that was possible.
Jmelendez1 said:
I sure hope so. I wonder how an app can block my rating and quote? I didnt think that was possible.
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You might even try to contact Google, and explain what all is going on, and ask them to assist you in removal of the apps.
cds0699 said:
You might even try to contact Google, and explain what all is going on, and ask them to assist you in removal of the apps.
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Did that right away.. I will be posting screen shots shortly
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This single app is the culprit. This app can be deleted but the other 3 cannot.
Hopefully google will get back to me.
Common sense is still the best antivirus.
Why would you even install that app? Look at the reviews. There's 8 and half of them are bad. It doesn't even claim to fix the problem that you are describing.
Did you even ask xda for help before installing the app?
Did OP try using titanium backup to force remove offending apps? Needs root iirc. They'll likely be listed as system apps.
Gwang ju subway
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sprint-epic-4g/35822-gwang-ju-subway-flag-inappropriate.html
Its not a virus nor did that app install it.
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Common sense is still the best antivirus.
Why would you even install that app? Look at the reviews. There's 8 and half of them are bad. It doesn't even claim to fix the problem that you are describing.
Did you even ask xda for help before installing the app?
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I guess your right but it doesnt change the fact that this app is spam. At this point i just want to help keep my fellow XDA peeps in the know.
quick99si said:
Did OP try using titanium backup to force remove offending apps? Needs root iirc. They'll likely be listed as system apps.
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None of these apps seem to show up. Im still getting these spam notifications popping up.
Jmelendez1 said:
None of these apps seem to show up. Im still getting these spam notifications popping up.
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector
phatmanxxl said:
Gwang ju subway
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sprint-epic-4g/35822-gwang-ju-subway-flag-inappropriate.html
Its not a virus nor did that app install it.
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All reviewers have commented the same as myself. Dont know what to say. No options to remove. Thanks for the link tho
phatmanxxl said:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector
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Nice find. Thank you
Jmelendez1 said:
All reviewers have commented the same as myself. Dont know what to say. No options to remove. Thanks for the link tho
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Gwan ju has the same system name as com.samsung, thatswhy it shows up in your apps but its not actually installed. Google will have to remove it from the market or you have to uninstall com.samsung to get rid of the app appearing in your downloads.
If you uninstall com.samsung you will not be able to update your profile or PRL, but besides that there are no other side effects.
phatmanxxl said:
Gwan ju has the same system name as com.samsung, thatswhy it shows up in your apps but its not actually installed. Google will have to remove it from the market or you have to uninstall com.samsung to get rid of the app appearing in your downloads.
If you uninstall com.samsung you will not be able to update your profile or PRL, but besides that there are no other side effects.
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Looks like im back to square one and now only see this as installed apps.
Thanks for all the communities help. My phone is back to normal now. As for my market not recognizing my phone, i used Titanium back up to destroy all market links. I then Used market doctor to restore all user apps only.

Full Screen Mode

I know LMT launcher is available for this but i just saw this video i looks good any tired it or care to try it. I wont have my phone till next week. Link to the video and the app store where you can get the app. Video is in a different language but no need to understand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAcbtcf3qf4
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDIxMiwiZGUudHNvcm4uRnVsbFNjcmVlbiJd
EDIT: if you want to use LMT launcher you have to have root and root explorer to remove the soft keys. First Install LMT launcher, you can get it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150.
*Here is the link to download the full screen toggle app so you dont have to modify the build prop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497558
Then with root explorer Add "qemu.hw.mainkeys = 1" (without the quotes) at the end of the build.prop in /system and reboot (credit to anirudh412 for this).
Root Explorer found in app store https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sImNvbS5zcGVlZHNvZnR3YXJlLnJvb3RleHBsb3JlciJd
cheapshot789 said:
I know LMT launcher is available for this but i just saw this video i looks good any tired it or care to try it. I wont have my phone till next week. Link to the video and the app store where you can get the app. Video is in a different language but no need to understand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAcbtcf3qf4
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDIxMiwiZGUudHNvcm4uRnVsbFNjcmVlbiJd
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Nice. This should go to Apps section but on the subject, the screen looks wide and shows little bezel on the phone.
Thanks
Nimche said:
Nice. This should go to Apps section but on the subject, the screen looks wide and shows little bezel on the phone.
Thanks
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what do you mean "the screen looks wide and shows little bezel on the phone".
cheapshot789 said:
I know LMT launcher is available for this but i just saw this video i looks good any tired it or care to try it. I wont have my phone till next week. Link to the video and the app store where you can get the app. Video is in a different language but no need to understand.
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I would not recommend this app. I tried it. It worked but after reboot my phone I ended up in boot loop. It mess up with the build.prop. So if you don't have recovery it will be pain to restore phone to previous state.
This app worked well for me. Just the placement of the on screen keys would sometimes get I am the way of the software keyboards lower left and lower right most keys. But overall pretty good.
Krashtan said:
I would not recommend this app. I tried it. It worked but after reboot my phone I ended up in boot loop. It mess up with the build.prop. So if you don't have recovery it will be pain to restore phone to previous state.
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Did you modify did build prop to remove the soft keys before u installed the app? You dont need to modify the build prop for this that maybe the reason you had that boot loop.
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This thing almost perfect, the only thing missing is the stock recent apps, instead it uses its own recent apps that don't allow me to remove apps that are running by swiping it to the right.
I think this one look better
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963522
randy_c said:
I think this one look better
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963522
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Yea someone had all ready mention doing the build.prop mod to remove soft keys then installing LMT launcher, i just wanted to provided alternatives and with this you don't need to do build.prop and you all ways have a back arrow key or home button.
randy_c said:
I think this one look better
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963522
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Should be the same as this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497558
I'm currently using it for my ZL
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Men that looks very good but instruction was not very clear. Need root? Just install apk and reboot?
randy_c said:
Men that looks very good but instruction was not very clear. Need root? Just install apk and reboot?
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You need root, playing with system files requires root
psyeo said:
Should be the same as this?
httPie control /forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497558
I'm currently using it for my ZL
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I can't seem to get the recent apps button to work On the Pie control, does it work for you?
Update: I figured it out I was using 2 fullscreen apps at the same time.
you should post a little instruction. It was kind of confusing to me too
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you should post a little instruction. It was kind of confusing to me too
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well the thing is that with the original post that i put you dont need to do any build prop mods its just installing the apps, but if you want to do the LMT launcher with removing the soft keys its been posted on other threads but ill repost it. Also i dont if a moderator can move this to the app section i posted in wrong place.
Here's what I did:
1. Root the phone with my bootloader still locked.
2. I installed the LMT Launcher app and configured the PIE controls
3. When the PIE controls are all set, I installed the app "Fullscreen Toggle"
4. Fullscreen Toggle gets rid of the softkeys but keeps the status bar on top, which I think is good.
5. I also prefer using Browser vs. Chrome, so Installed Browser apk using the instructions in the other thread for that.
Now, when I browse, I have the full screen, when I exit the browser, I no longer have wasted space by the softkeys taking up space.
I have to say, I love LMT Pie control, its fast and intuitive and its even more convenient to use the phone one handed with it. This made all the difference with this phone.
This is exactly what im doing didnt have a chance to do it yesterday, one question you got stock browser to work cuz it seemed like nobody had it working. Did you follow the instructions from the link I provided.
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I cannot wait to try that out when I get my phone, thanks!
To install Browser I followed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187973
Thanks is im going to link the link the app thread if thats ok.
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Help with removing a virus (23 hours left until phone is wiped)

It looks like I've got a virus. I've uploaded a screenshot of the issue (tinypic[dot]com/r/svnno5/8). It looks like a fake SMS message since my inbox doesn't contain it. Also, AVAST says my phone is free from any viruses. AVL says the same thing
I would really appreciate your help with this. Thanks in advance!
PS: The phone is stock sense and unrooted. All the apps I have are pretty popular/have quite a lot of users. And the only downloads are documents. I've had AVAST installed since I got the phone.
HGriffin said:
It looks like I've got a virus. I've uploaded a screenshot of the issue (tinypic[dot]com/r/svnno5/8). It looks like a fake SMS message since my inbox doesn't contain it. Also, AVAST says my phone is free of any virus.
I would really appreciate your help with this. Thanks in advance!
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Can't view the screenshot at the link provided, but is it a ransom demanding thing? What happens, can you use the phone at all?
You may have to factory reset to wipe it off your device.
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Yeah ... make a factory reset
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grr, you just beat me to it. I was just making it a bit smaller to attach, didn't want to go through the whole process of uploading it again on another site and linking it. Oh well :good:
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Oddly enough I tried to do a quick search on google for it, just "xxxmasterhackerxxx and I only got 1 hit some random filipino(?) site No info on the net about that message. =o/
It looks like a flash SMS message (the kind of SMS that only appears on you screen and is not saved to your inbox by default. Probably one of your friends is sending these messages as a joke.
gsmyth said:
What happens, can you use the phone at all?
You may have to factory reset to wipe it off your device.
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I can use the phone without any problem. I pressed 'Cancel' and the popup disappeared. I would like to sort this out without resorting to a wipe. I've got quite a lot of data saved on the phone and it's a hassle I would prefer to avoid. Before the wipe, is there anything I could do?
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Thanks for uploading the image! I couldn't since I'm a new member, etc.
Is a wipe the only option? That was my last resort. And to be honest, I want to know where it's coming from.
ufoman said:
It looks like a flash SMS message (the kind of SMS that only appears on you screen and is not saved to your inbox by default. Probably one of your friends is sending these messages as a joke.
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That's what I thought it may be. Any way to check this is the case? Find out the number the message came from? Perhaps I should press 'Save' the next time the popup appears?
HGriffin said:
I can use the phone without any problem. I pressed 'Cancel' and the popup disappeared. I would like to sort this out without resorting to a wipe. I've got quite a lot of data saved on the phone and it's a hassle I would prefer to avoid. Before the wipe, is there anything I could do?
Thanks for uploading the image! I couldn't since I'm a new member, etc.
Is a wipe the only option? That was my last resort. And to be honest, I want to know where it's coming from.
That's what I thought it may be. Any way to check this is the case? Find out the number the message came from? Perhaps I should press 'Save' the next time the popup appears?
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It sounds like a variation of the simplocker malware which encrypts your SD card. Although it could be someone messing about, not sure what they would be using though.
Might be worth noting the below site just in case.
http://www.eset.com/int/download/utilities/detail/family/242/?ref=AFC-CJ&attr=6146953&pub=10921755&shop=1ngn4e8g101hv
They also have an antivirus app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eset.ems2.gp
Just transfer your pictures and music to your computer, make sure you back up and sync your everything on your Google account. And wipe that shiz. Be done with it
HGriffin said:
It looks like I've got a virus. I've uploaded a screenshot of the issue (tinypic[dot]com/r/svnno5/8). It looks like a fake SMS message since my inbox doesn't contain it. Also, AVAST says my phone is free from any viruses. AVL says the same thing
I would really appreciate your help with this. Thanks in advance!
PS: The phone is stock sense and unrooted. All the apps I have are pretty popular/have quite a lot of users. And the only downloads are documents. I've had AVAST installed since I got the phone.
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What happened then? Did you wipe, was it a real virus?
gsmyth said:
What happened then? Did you wipe, was it a real virus?
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More importantly, where did it come from Was it as a result of a link he followed through whatever social means i.e sms, email, facebook, twitter whatever. Did it come after he installed an app from the Play store?
But if he came about through any of those then perhaps there would be some report already and like I said I only found 1 hit and it was some filipino site
It's bs I'm sure. Random spam or whatever. ?
KJ said:
It's bs I'm sure. Random spam or whatever. ?
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+1
Just save your data to your pc, scan it with a proper AV, and wipe the phone...
Copy EVERYTHING to your PC, including your root folders and files...
And stop using Mobile AV they're useless... Remember, the best AV you could ever have, is your own common sense... In other words, the best AV is a responsible user...
Teio said:
+1
Just save your data to your pc, scan it with a proper AV, and wipe the phone...
Copy EVERYTHING to your PC, including your root folders and files...
And stop using Mobile AV they're useless... Remember, the best AV you could ever have, is your own common sense... In other words, the best AV is a responsible user...
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For future reference, what would be the best way to save all the data on the phone? Especially if the phone is stock and unrooted.
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What happened then? Did you wipe, was it a real virus?
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Sorry for the late update. I rescanned using ALV and it found something in Dolphin Browser. I quarantined it and then uninstalled the browser and deleted the files left on the phone. I'm not sure whether it was a false alarm: ALV also found 'suspicious' files in other apps (e.g. Modern Combat 4). So, it might have been spam. But, it's been much more than 24 hours since I got the message and nothing has happened. I've rescanned the phone using Avast, AVL and ESET and they all say the phone is fine. So, it seems the problem is gone.
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More importantly, where did it come from Was it as a result of a link he followed through whatever social means i.e sms, email, facebook, twitter whatever. Did it come after he installed an app from the Play store?
But if he came about through any of those then perhaps there would be some report already and like I said I only found 1 hit and it was some filipino site
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It seems that it came from a link: it was in the Dolphin Browser folder. But, it might have been a spam message rather than a virus. Not sure since AVL gave quite a few false positives.

[APP] FingerSecurity - Fingerprint lock for all apps

FingerSecurity is a security app for Samsung devices with a fingerprint reader. The app will protect apps of your choice with your fingerprint.
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Hey Rick.
I'm glad to see you'll be updating you app to the S6.
I hope you fixed that security issue I told you about where you can disable you app just by turning it off in the app manager.
polish_pat said:
Hey Rick.
I'm glad to see you'll be updating you app to the S6.
I hope you fixed that security issue I told you about where you can disable you app just by turning it off in the app manager.
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Yes that should be fixed
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Super. I recommend this app to anybody with a fingerprint sensor. It works perfectly, very easy to use. And best of all, it's free. But I strongly hope you buy one or 2 premium add ons and encourage the dev
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Super. I recommend this app to anybody with a fingerprint sensor. It works perfectly, very easy to use. And best of all, it's free. But I strongly hope you buy one or 2 premium add ons and encourage the dev
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Sweet, can't wait to get a GS6 Edge (128GB of course) and will definitely get this app AND pay for the premium add-on's. Devs that put forth the effort to support devices deserve to get paid for their work.
So we will still have to use - FingerSecurity App
i thought S6/Edge will have this function built in
ilordvader said:
So we will still have to use - FingerSecurity App
i thought S6/Edge will have this function built in
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I am not aware of any built-in applock functionality
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good
app is nice, great.... ^^^
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very good, great...
very good
This will be the first app I download when I get my new S6. Premium version will definitely be purchased.
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Awesome app thanks. Have brought the theme unlock. Very nicely done.
Cool app that worked well for me but IMO it's kind of overkill if you already have your screen lock set to thumb scan. This could be handy if you don't use the thumb unlock for security and just set this up for individual apps.
Used this on my s5 it's useful for individual apps
Hi.
Thank you for this usefull app. Without reading the entire thread, I have a question. Is it possible to replace logins like Google play store payment dialog with this app?
Haardok said:
Hi.
Thank you for this usefull app. Without reading the entire thread, I have a question. Is it possible to replace logins like Google play store payment dialog with this app?
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Hi. I am glad you like FingerSecurity. Theoretically that should be possible with root. I am trying to make these kind of options but I can't say if it will every work :$
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Hey... can u make a special setting that I can register two fingerprints one where I can access everything and one when I use another finger I can access everything but some apps aren't any more on the home screen or something like that pls!!!
momo220499 said:
Hey... can u make a special setting that I can register two fingerprints one where I can access everything and one when I use another finger I can access everything but some apps aren't any more on the home screen or something like that pls!!!
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Hi, I am not quite sure what you mean. Could you give an example?
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Rick Clephas said:
Hi, I am not quite sure what you mean. Could you give an example?
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For example i use my left finger and i can access everything i want but when i use my right finger i can't see any more the whatsapp icon or the gallery or Facebook. It's bit weird but i hope you understand what i mean..!
momo220499 said:
For example i use my left finger and i can access everything i want but when i use my right finger i can't see any more the whatsapp icon or the gallery or Facebook. It's bit weird but i hope you understand what i mean..!
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So you want to hide the apps from the launcher? Why would you like to do that? What are the benefits?
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Rick Clephas said:
So you want to hide the apps from the launcher? Why would you like to do that? What are the benefits?
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Well yeah I'd like to hide them. It's kind of better for me when I'm with friends or friends like to play with phone they don't need too see my whatsapp Icon or something else. You know what I mean ?

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