Hello everybody!
I keep getting the itscythera. com malware on my phone and cannot remove it.
Surfing on internet,I was advised to install malwarebytes software and reset the chrome browser.I did both -malwarebytes did not detect it and reset the chrome did not resolve the problem so the itscythera malware is still on my phone.
Does anybody have any idea how I can remove it?
Thanks in advance,
Arye
P.S - bitdefender antivirus is installed on my phone and did not detect it,too.
Pretty much says the same here
Remove Itscythera.com pop-up ads (Virus Removal Guide)
This guide teaches you how to remove Itscythera.com pop-up ads for free by following easy step-by-step instructions.
malwaretips.com
Try clearing cache from recovery too
Look in your list of apps for anything suspicious and uninstall
Otherwise a factory reset
*Detection* said:
Pretty much says the same here
Remove Itscythera.com pop-up ads (Virus Removal Guide)
This guide teaches you how to remove Itscythera.com pop-up ads for free by following easy step-by-step instructions.
malwaretips.com
Try clearing cache from recovery too
Look in your list of apps for anything suspicious and uninstall
Otherwise a factory reset
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I already read the article at the link attached.I will try to clear the recovery cache.
Thanks for your help.
If after reset you will not have result you must install again the rom of your phone.
miltos74 said:
If after reset you will not have result you must install again the rom of your phone.
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Unlikely it's a rootkit that can survive a factory reset on Pie or above.
It may been in the OP's database which is a problem if it's undefined and it's location is unknown.
OP: it may be coming from a 3rd party app you installed. Try running in safe mode just for giggles. Review recently installed apps especially anything side loaded.
First dont use antivirus on android, first it's fake and it only detects package names and max urls, secondly don't install apks from random sites you don't know or allow notifications from websites which needs it to let you use their site.
DunoCZ said:
First dont use antivirus on android, first it's fake and it only detects package names and max urls, secondly don't install apks from random sites you don't know or allow notifications from websites which needs it to let you use their site.
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Lol, you are what you install...
Back out of malicious sites, don't click any buttons on the site. Close browser page if necessary or even the browser. Wipe browser data if it locks up or behaves abnormally.
Never allow auto downloads or installs from browsers. Keep install from files disabled unless needed.
Check Download folder daily for anything that snuck by that you didn't download, it happens very rarely but occasionally.
Delete without opening.
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I want to keep this phone but have issues. I pulled the battery cover, back of phone is a HTC SMT5800VW, LIBR100. It won't let me install several RD party apps, get this message "Installation was unsuccessful the program or setting cannot be installed because it does not have sufficient system permission. Apps are for windows 6 for smart-phone. Also with resco reg-edit I know of the keys to change security, but it won/t let me change the values for the keys, so I can install apps like Java so I can use opera mini. I know for a fact that the apps I want to install will work on other carriers version of this phone. Also this same apps PDA versions will install on Verizion version of the HTC. I assume they have locked the phone somehow. I had some of these same issues with my Motorola Q, but after making registry changes I could. On the Q I also used Microsoft Security Configuration Manager to change provision but no go with the SMT5800. Could some please help or point me in the right direction. If I can't install the software I want phone is going back.Thanks .
I too have this phone and I am getting the same "does not have sufficient system permissions" error when trying to install certain apps. Anyone know how to unlock the phone?
Fix
Goto this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=280710
See post #2 in that link. Then download the attached file: cert_install_sp.zip. Then Unzip. Then run the included file on the SMT5800: SP_AllowCertificateInstall.cab. This will resolve the issue. You don't need to use the included SDA unlock tool. Just load the cab file.
It Worked!!! Thanks!
Hi. I just recently purchased an HTC Touch Pro2 from T-Mobile running WinMo 6.5. That being said, I have not been able to open any cab files on the device to install some software. Basically I'll transfer the cab to the device and attempt to open it. I get one of three messages depending on the app I guess. the most basic is "Installation was unsuccessful" to "Installation was unsuccessful. The program or setting...not digitally signed...trusted certificate" (this was from MobileFTPClient). Installing Opera Mini 5 gives a simple: "Installation of mini5wm.cab was unsuccessful".
Ok, so being a software developer for 10 years I've been looking into some registry values and can't seem to find what I need to get anything to install. If I download from the Windows Marketplace that's all good, but nothing else.
What do I need to do to be able to install cab flils directly? Honestly if I can't get this to work this phone is going back. I moved from an iPhone to this phone specifically so I can install apps and monkey around with the device, but so far I'm done before I started.
Thanks for any info you can give me.
its in one of your phone/device settings to let u download and install apps or cabs not digitally signed. thats all, i believe. just find it and check it off. or look for advanced config cab if u can find it and install that. it has an option in there also to let u download/install whatever..
mullethunter said:
Hi. I just recently purchased an HTC Touch Pro2 from T-Mobile running WinMo 6.5. That being said, I have not been able to open any cab files on the device to install some software. Basically I'll transfer the cab to the device and attempt to open it. I get one of three messages depending on the app I guess. the most basic is "Installation was unsuccessful" to "Installation was unsuccessful. The program or setting...not digitally signed...trusted certificate" (this was from MobileFTPClient). Installing Opera Mini 5 gives a simple: "Installation of mini5wm.cab was unsuccessful".
Ok, so being a software developer for 10 years I've been looking into some registry values and can't seem to find what I need to get anything to install. If I download from the Windows Marketplace that's all good, but nothing else.
What do I need to do to be able to install cab flils directly? Honestly if I can't get this to work this phone is going back. I moved from an iPhone to this phone specifically so I can install apps and monkey around with the device, but so far I'm done before I started.
Thanks for any info you can give me.
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The cab I have attached may help you...it's some SDK certificates that will allow installation of certain unsigned apps, but I don't know if this is what the ones you're running are requiring and missing. It won't harm anything to try this one, and you can easily uninstall it if it doesn't do the trick
Thanks guys. Sirphunkee - that cab actually installed, but I'm having the same problem. Another forum has suggested that I take the device back to T-Mobile, but it just seems like there's a setting that's not right in the OS. Demandarin - I've looked for various security permissions in the UI with no luck. I've mucked around with some Policy values in the registry per some threads on this forum, but still nothing.
I'll keep trying, and thanks.
So...weird; Opera Mini and Weather Bug (well known apps) wouldn't install, but an SMS notification disable cab installed (from the xda site) as did Evernote (evernote.com). I have no clue what the deal is, but it's getting beyond stupid that I can't install just any cab file.
mullethunter said:
So...weird; Opera Mini and Weather Bug (well known apps) wouldn't install, but an SMS notification disable cab installed (from the xda site) as did Evernote (evernote.com). I have no clue what the deal is, but it's getting beyond stupid that I can't install just any cab file.
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Have you already installed .Net 3.5? It's a framework that many other programs use (and need) to install, and it's not on the TP2 by default...it's the only other think I could think of that would keep you from installing stuff. Cab is attached, if you don't have it already.
Got it. I installed the Device Security Manager PowerToy and was able to change the configuration there. Opera Mini 5 just installed.
Never would have thought the phone would come that locked down, but so far so good. Thanks for all of the ideas.
mullethunter said:
Got it. I installed the Device Security Manager PowerToy and was able to change the configuration there. Opera Mini 5 just installed.
Never would have thought the phone would come that locked down, but so far so good. Thanks for all of the ideas.
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Well yeah what's weird is that I never had to use that to get any of those apps installed
maybe a solution for usb storage error,zune sync problem error .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1212915
use at your own risk. this apps can brick your device.
attached zip contain:
HTC BATTERY TOOL.xap
RegisterEdit.xap
USBModeSwitch.xap
DebugFlagEdit.xap
HTCGPSTool.xap
StressTool.xap
StorageFullTool.xap (REMOVED DO NOT USE IT)
GCFSettings.xap
To use this apps 1st install the attached certificate.
(like for chevron.cer by sending a mail to your device)
then deploy xap.
tested on HTC Trophy
DO NOT USE StorageFullTool.xap FULL TEST!!
AN USER REPORT 0Mo STORAGE AFTER USED IT AND NO SOLUTION FOR NOW
use at your own risk. I take no
responsibility for any conflict, fault, or damage caused by
this tools.
DO NOT ASK ME FOR THE FILES
SEARCH IN THE THREAD.
use at your own risk. I take no
responsibility for any conflict, fault, or damage caused by
this tools.
lemme test
any chance of the youtube app?
digger1985 said:
any chance of the youtube app?
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you can check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894502
or maybe, you want to look here webcache[dot]googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://thounsell.co.uk/2010/12/chevronwp7-now-without-the-sideload-limit/
DO NOT USE StorageFullTool.xap FULL TEST an USER REPORT 0Mo STORAGE AFTER USED IT AND NO SOLUTION FOR NOW
IF SOMEONE AS A SOLUTION WITHOUT OPENING THE DEVICE THAT CAN BE NICE.
DO NOT USE StorageFullTool.xap FULL TEST an USER REPORT 0Mo STORAGE AFTER USED IT AND NO SOLUTION FOR NOW
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Before I had read it, my finger was too quick. "0" Storage
Now it has happened and hope someone has found a way to solve the problem.
Proposals will be gratefully received.
I think it is better to remove the tool. ;-| (Thanks xbaxmod for remove.)
Thanks a lot for help.
remplace the Storage.
To you have the StorageFullTool.xap application?
Unable to switch back to zune mode
xboxmod said:
Hi
i have successfully patch Xap from Htc Mozart Test Rom
to deploy it on our HTC unlocked device.
You can download HTC hub unlocked here an old version just for test on other device.
attached zip contain:
HTC BATTERY TOOL.xap
RegisterEdit.xap
USBModeSwitch.xap
DebugFlagEdit.xap
HTCGPSTool.xap
StressTool.xap
StorageFullTool.xap (user report no storage detected after start test take care)
GCFSettings.xap
To use this apps 1st install the attached certificate.
(like for chevron.cer by sending a mail to your device)
then deploy xap.
tested on HTC Trophy
DO NOT USE StorageFullTool.xap FULL TEST AN USER REPORT 0Mo STORAGE AFTER USED IT AND NO SOLUTION FOR NOW
IF SOMEONE AS A SOLUTION TO FORMAT STORAGE WITHOUT OPENING THE DEVICE THAT CAN BE NICE
use at your own risk. I take no
responsibility for any conflict, fault, or damage caused by
this tools.
Thread related to this:
[APP] XAP_Dll_Signer 0.1 (unlock All Xap)
[XAP] Samsung Omnia 7 apps for HTC
HTC HUB Custom Theme
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Hi there, thanks for this greate tools. I've try some. unfortunately for USBModeSwitch.xap, once installed then please never try to switch to DIAG mode. this will caused you cant sync your device (in my case HTC HD7) with zune. then when device restarted, system popup, the application has been REVOKE my microsoft, please uninstall (with only OK button). Bamm... then I only have choice to click ok button. After that the application has been uninstall. Followed by other apps that has install using application deployment.
So my problem now is, i cant turn my device back to ZUNE mode. demmm~ is that really the apps has been revoke by Microsoft? demm again... all apss install with apps dep. gone.
pth6 said:
remplace the Storage.
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This I have done it twice, each time the same result: "0 " storage.
Have almost no memory cards. ;-/
pth6 said:
To you have the StorageFullTool.xap application?
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Not longer on my phone, on my PC yes.
Its also a problem, without storage, you cant make a Mail-Account on the phone for the Unlocking and install the .cert*. :-(
Other solutions or help please?
Ddriver said:
This I have done it twice, each time the same result: "0 " storage.
Have almost no memory cards. ;-/
Not longer on my phone, on my PC yes.
Its also a problem, without storage, you cant make a Mail-Account on the phone for the Unlocking and install the .cert*. :-(
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I know I have the same problem. I dont have tested replace the memory by a new on. => SAV
AzmanIshak said:
Hi there, thanks for this greate tools. I've try some. unfortunately for USBModeSwitch.xap, once installed then please never try to switch to DIAG mode. this will caused you cant sync your device (in my case HTC HD7) with zune. then when device restarted, system popup, the application has been REVOKE my microsoft, please uninstall (with only OK button). Bamm... then I only have choice to click ok button. After that the application has been uninstall. Followed by other apps that has install using application deployment.
So my problem now is, i cant turn my device back to ZUNE mode. demmm~ is that really the apps has been revoke by Microsoft? demm again... all apss install with apps dep. gone.
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I've got the same problem, not even a hard reset switches it back to zune mode, i'll prob have to take my Mozart back to the shop wish I had read this earlier...
feygor said:
I've got the same problem, not even a hard reset switches it back to zune mode, i'll prob have to take my Mozart back to the shop wish I had read this earlier...
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try to unlock and relock with chevronwp7 again install USBModeSwitch.xap and swish to zune
feygor said:
I've got the same problem, not even a hard reset switches it back to zune mode, i'll prob have to take my Mozart back to the shop wish I had read this earlier...
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flash a new rom
So, we should not use ANY of the tools? Which xap is safe to run at the moment?
Can anyone upload the StorageFullTool.xap? I would like to take a closer look at how it works.
Thank you
martani said:
Can anyone upload the StorageFullTool.xap? I would like to take a closer look at how it works.
Thank you
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Attached file:
martani said:
I would like to take a closer look at how it works.
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Thank you for your interest to help.
It looks as if this tool by software locks the storage card.
In the bootloader mode is selected 16GB like the size from the storagecard.
I don't have an HTC device (I have the Samsung Omnia 7), and I want to understand what happens after you use the StorageFullTool.xap
From the source code, it calls driver2.myIOCTL_SetStorageFullStatus(false, ref uRetStatus); then driver2.myIOCTL_ClearStorage(ref uRetStatus); to clear the storage it seems.
The same source code has a function called Thread_EnableFullTest which calls simply driver2.myIOCTL_SetStorageFullStatus(true, ref uRetStatus);
and driver2.myIOCTL_ClearStorage(ref uRetStatus);
The question now is, can you use your device at all? if yes can you install apps on it?
martani said:
I don't have an HTC device (I have the Samsung Omnia 7), and I want to understand what happens after you use the StorageFullTool.xap
From the source code, it calls driver2.myIOCTL_SetStorageFullStatus(false, ref uRetStatus); then driver2.myIOCTL_ClearStorage(ref uRetStatus); to clear the storage it seems.
The same source code has a function called Thread_EnableFullTest which calls simply driver2.myIOCTL_SetStorageFullStatus(true, ref uRetStatus);
and driver2.myIOCTL_ClearStorage(ref uRetStatus);
The question now is, can you use your device at all? if yes can you install apps on it?
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Currently, there is this:
- No storage because the operating system needs everything.
- 13.03 MB Storage total.
- No Windows Live Mail account or POP mail possible, as no storage.
- No, nothing possible to install or using. :-(
Connect with Zune is possible, only without else to sync.
Hope this help you.
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Attached file:
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did you got the regedit xap working ?
(I cant read anything )
Tried to post this in the developers forum in the correct thread but I'm restricted - sorry mods but if you could move this post, that would be ace?
I've tried following the instructions for using the r2: Superboot process to root my phone, but having trouble with it.
I've installed the drivers that came in the zip - with the phone switched on as normal, Windows recognises it no problem, as does ADB. When I put the phone into the bootloader, Windows doesn't recognise it - showing in device manager as "Android 1.0" and making a funny beep as the USB is plugged in. Neither ADB or Fastboot recognise the phone as being attatched.
Just bought the phone today, sim free, in the UK, so possibly a different hardware or software version to those who've got it working?
When running normally, "About Phone" shows as Android version 4.0.1, Kernel 3.0.1-ge2433f2 [email protected] #1 and Build number ITL41D.
In the bootloader it shows Fastboot Mode, Product Name - tuna, Varient - magura, HW Version 9, Bootloader Version - PRIMEKJ10, Signing - production, Lock State - locked.
Anyone got any ideas where to go from here?
Thanks
Make sure you turn on ADB Debugging from the settings menu and plug it into your pc.
Then run:
adb devices
See if its there. If so, continue
You need to force the drivers to install in fastboot mode first. Download the 'drivers' files from *THIS* forum and try them it worked for me (make sure you are in fastboot mode when you install them). You will also need to unlock the bootloader first which will wipe your phone including sdcard so make sure you have any files you need backed up first.
Mark.
Ah, fella, you're a superstar!
Done it now, can tweak my phone just how I want it now.
Thanks so much for your help
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You will also need to unlock the bootloader first which will wipe your phone including sdcard so make sure you have any files you need backed up first.
Mark.
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I have been assuming that 'wipe your phone' means wipe it of anything the user has put on it, but that the OS remains; is that correct?
Yeh, it resets it to the same state as when you first get the phone, wiping any personal data and any changes you've made to the system
Have to say I'm impressed though, it remembered by Wifi password and downloaded all my apps again without me doing anything! I'm liking ICS so far!
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Yeh, it resets it to the same state as when you first get the phone, wiping any personal data and any changes you've made to the system
Have to say I'm impressed though, it remembered by Wifi password and downloaded all my apps again without me doing anything! I'm liking ICS so far!
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The Wifi password and app restoration is all in the cloud just pointing that out lol
scooby359 said:
Yeh, it resets it to the same state as when you first get the phone, wiping any personal data and any changes you've made to the system
Have to say I'm impressed though, it remembered by Wifi password and downloaded all my apps again without me doing anything! I'm liking ICS so far!
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Your passwords and all your list of apps from the market are stored under your google account so when you sign back in on a new phone (or wiped one) and synch with your phone all your market apps under that account are re-downloaded and certain information is restored.
Mark.
I don't remember that happening on my old Desire.. that just something I've missed or new to ICS?
I've noticed ICS brings up my bookmarks from Chrome on my PC, that's deffinately a new trick!
scooby359 said:
I don't remember that happening on my old Desire.. that just something I've missed or new to ICS?
I've noticed ICS brings up my bookmarks from Chrome on my PC, that's deffinately a new trick!
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Could be you didn't enable personal data backup, or Sense doesn't do that (my guess)
And the Chrome bookmark sync is one of the things I'm definitely looking forward to with ICS I know I can do it with some apps right now but having features be native is always nice
Hi
Since installing the December 2018 update to Android Pie last week my phone has become unusable. It freezes for 5-10s period all the time while using. Sometime, when it wakes back up again, there is a message on the lock screen that says 'you need to unlock using pattern after reboot' which makes me think the phone is crashing and rebooting itself while the screen stays frozen.
I have done a factory reset twice. In fact, directly after the December 2018 update, the phone got stuck in a boot loop and I had to factory reset then, as well.
Anyway I did some research on here and have run Androbench as people seem to be blaming poor write performance. See image.
Please - what can I do? Roll back to an earlier version of Android? The phone has worked perfectly for months until last week.
Many thanks.
you could try to reflash the latest pie rom with miflashtool. if you tick "flash all expect storage" you wont 't lose any data
download the latest rom from website, extract the image folder with contents inside and add this flashall.bat to the image folder contents, https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqlJY73bUA7rhokx5kWL6MAtXYDRTg . This will completely flash the whole phone without relocking the bootloader. I had exact same issue after using twrp to make a nand, its had something to do with accessing firmware while making backup, i think this will sort your phone out, dont use miflashtool its a total mess. Dont mess with flash order, ppl may say it doesnt matter what order its done, but it does matter. Instructions are, assuming you have adbtools, to use admin cmd prompt to the image folder and type flashall.bat, you need to add adb platformtools to windows system variables path.
Brilliant - thanks for the reply. What you suggest is probably on the limit of my skills and experience, so I have a few questions if that is OK:
boe323 said:
download the latest rom from website,
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So, this? https://en.miui.com/download-354.html
boe323 said:
extract the image folder with contents inside and add this flashall.bat to the image folder contents, https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqlJY73bUA7rhokx5kWL6MAtXYDRTg .
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I assume just copy & paste this file into the main folder?
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Instructions are, assuming you have adbtools, to use admin cmd prompt to the image folder and type flashall.bat, you need to add adb platformtools to windows system variables path.
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Thanks, I will check that platform tools is in the system variables path. Maybe it will become clear, but I can't remember if the rom image needs to be stored on the phone or PC before I start?
Thanks
After fixing itself last time (with a factory reset), my phone's performance has gone absolutely again since the September update. It hangs constantly, takes 10 mins to turn on, and is generally unusable. Memory logs below.
This time nothing I have tried will fix it, I have tried: factory reset from bootloader, miflash to latest rom, using fastboot to flash latest rom, using the modified flash_all.bat from boe323 (thanks for your help last time).
Still the performance is dreadful.
Is there anything else I can try before I throw this phone away?
Thanks anyone for helping
Flash lastest stock (10.0.13.0) with no flash but use: fastboot oem edl , u can search in you tube how to do is easy
Hi, thanks for idea, I did this last night (new memory logs attached)
Still I get the same issues. system UI hangs and crashes basically make the device slow and unusable, especially in Chrome.
Any ideas on what I could do next?
Ideas gratefully received
Thanks
yeahdisk said:
Hi, thanks for idea, I did this last night (new memory logs attached)
Still I get the same issues. system UI hangs and crashes basically make the device slow and unusable, especially in Chrome.
Any ideas on what I could do next?
Ideas gratefully received
Thanks
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If nothing helps , just use MiFlash , and don't use clear all , use clear all_lock.Relock your bootloader and test if everything is working ok. If it doesn't - then I hope you have warranty. Relocking and unlocking the bootloader is so easy , so you don't have to be worried about nothing. Then you will be sure , if the problem presists with totally stock firnware , then you have only one choice.
thanks - trying this now
Downloaded your app and tested it on my perfectly working device. No problems at all, no hangs, fluid, etc.
I attached the results.
If you flashed stock ROM and the speeds are that horrible... you should check if any apps are causing the hangs. Reboot in SafeMode and check the speeds. If the phone behaves normally in SafeMode, than something you installed/configured is causing the said problems.
The last solution would be... checking the NAND chip, I don't quite know if there are apps that could check the sectors in the NAND memory. Maybe you are experiencing a bad nand/multiple bad sectors slowing down everything... But from my knowledge this shouldn't be a problem in current technology, since Android has auto-trim and bad sectors should be ignored, not affecting performance.
From my experience August update fixed the problems and September brought a system speed-up. I feel the phone even more snappy now.
Thank you for this. My phone is fine in Safe Mode! I didn't think of this, as when I was relfashing the Rom I wasn't installing any additional apps - just the Androbench to check performance (always after checking that the problem was happening).
So, what to do? Does this mean that one of the Stock ROM apps? is causing the issue? How to fix?
Many thanks for your help
yeahdisk said:
Thank you for this. My phone is fine in Safe Mode! I didn't think of this, as when I was relfashing the Rom I wasn't installing any additional apps - just the Androbench to check performance (always after checking that the problem was happening).
So, what to do? Does this mean that one of the Stock ROM apps? is causing the issue? How to fix?
Many thanks for your help
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Get an app like System Panel 2. Set it to monitor all apps/system activity and check where the hangs comes from. Maybe even AndroBench is the culprit in your case.
Anyway, get a system monitor app that can log all app activity individually and see which app has the most cpu usage and which app has the most disk usage.
But by the fact that your phone is running extremely slow after reflash, I suspect the back-up/restore system. Maybe it downloads some corrupt data and hangs the system. If that is the case, a new Google Account may fix the problem. Start fresh.
OMG I took the memory card out and everything is working fantastic again
yeahdisk said:
OMG I took the memory card out and everything is working fantastic again
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If the SD was your problem, check out the solution I found here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80172348&postcount=19