The Facebook notification
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yep, that looks like an advertisement to me.
nyydynasty said:
yep, that looks like an advertisement to me.
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Guess ill have to find out which app is causing this, thanks
I got that same thing. Than I got another one about something different
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Download Airpush Detector, it will identify the app causing the spam, if its an app you like than you can download airpush opt out and the ads will stop.
I got another 1
And this is where UT takes me
http://www.friendfb.com/?sid=aps&lpn=151449&cd=f1nm&imei=e0504df65525d17b036c4d44b9e4354e
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You have mp3 music download app installed? If so a recent update they released is the cause
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You have mp3 music download app installed? If so a recent update they released is the cause
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Yea I do. Thanks that sucks
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I was getting the same thing, I went to airpush webpage and opted out of there ads, haven't had any since.
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jivy26 said:
You have mp3 music download app installed? If so a recent update they released is the cause
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Thanks too.....I've been getting them as well and I have that app loaded too....
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jivy26 said:
You have mp3 music download app installed? If so a recent update they released is the cause
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Thanks! I didn't know what was going on. de-installed the app and hopefully those things will stop showing up.
I have no music dowload app but I got a green plus sign in notification area tonight which lead me to some browser ad that I didn't read. I then downloaded airpush detector which found nothing. I uninstalled that and installed Addons Detector which listed a bunch of apps that I have been using for a while. Has anyone else found what app is causing this? I did update UnNamed ROM this evening and also flashed the newest UnNamed true connection add-on. any ideas? Thanks
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Oops I just remembered something I installed earlier this evening: AdFree - could that be it???
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I have no music dowload app but I got a green plus sign in notification area tonight which lead me to some browser ad that I didn't read. I then downloaded airpush detector which found nothing. I uninstalled that and installed Addons Detector which listed a bunch of apps that I have been using for a while. Has anyone else found what app is causing this? I did update UnNamed ROM this evening and also flashed the newest UnNamed true connection add-on. any ideas? Thanks
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Oops I just remembered something I installed earlier this evening: AdFree - could that be it???
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Adfree shouldn't do it - the last two like that I got were from live wallpapers I downloaded. Do you have anything like that?
No live wallpapers. Thanks for trying to help
Spam in notifications
I got the notification spam again today: A big green plus sign and when I pulled down, it said something about an unclaimed prize. I clicked on that and the browser opened some prize page that I of course did not click on. It said "Android User Rewards" on the top. I googled "Android User Rewards" and did not find anything that seemed to help.
The url didn't show in firefox but I went to the menu and clicked on "share this page" and I emailed the url to myself. this is what I got:
I long-pressed home and there was nothing. Menu-settings... running apps showed nothing new/different either. When I pulled down the notifications, it said something about an unclaimed prize. I clicked on that and the browser opened some prize page that I of course did not click on. It said "Android User Rewards" on the top. I googled "Android User Rewards" and did not find anything that seemed to help.
The url didn't show in firefox but I went to the menu and clicked on "share this page" and I emailed the url to myself. This is what I got:
com-ws.us/win/usa/?t202kw=a+ch+usa2+ent+Ad5&cid=b783216445d4b35d1a6d68d210c87c72
I went to that site on my desktop and viewed the source for that page but didn't find anything there helped me.
Anyone have any other ideas? BTW, these popups on the notification bar do not happen that often. Over the past three days it may have happened 3-4 times but I still want to get rid of it.
Thanks for any ideas.
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You have mp3 music download app installed? If so a recent update they released is the cause
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Yea I do. Thanks that sucks
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Thanks too.....I've been getting them as well and I have that app loaded too....
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Stop stealing music, ya'll.
I don't know why Google allows these apps in the market. If I were them, I'd have a full-time team dedicated to nuking these.
Just had the same issue but was able to resolve it
Do not clear the green + ad notification (grrr)
Start uninstalling recently installed apps starting with live wallpapers.
Once you uninstall the guilty app the green + notification will disappear.
Info live wallpaper was the culprit.
Good luck!
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Just had the same issue but was able to resolve it
Do not clear the green + ad notification (grrr)
Start uninstalling recently installed apps starting with live wallpapers.
Once you uninstall the guilty app the green + notification will disappear.
Info live wallpaper was the culprit.
Good luck!
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Will try your suggestion - thanks. It may be a while before I see it again - it seems to be only once or twice a week. I'll report back when I have anything positive or negative.
I also had this.
I recently installed DLNA players, but am removing them and any other recent installations.
I also started getting the green plus icon notification that takes me to a reward page as of 2-3 days ago. I have screenshot's of the page that comes up, but seems I can't post links till my 8th post.
The top of the page shows a template message that changes slightly. Here's the text
"ATTENTION ANDROID USER! Every Friday morning we contact Android users from Hamilton who are eligible to participate for a iPhone 4s, Macbook Air or iPad2! now is YOUR chance!"
The day of the week and city change, possibly the prizes also.
This morning my phone showed me a gMail notification saying I needed to reenter my password. I checked my gMail account on my PC and found several delivery failure notices to about 10 of my contacts. Looks the same app that shows the notification is now hijacking my email account.
Has anyone found a way to figure out which app is doing this? I'll try the method of uninstalling recently installed apps once the notification comes up.
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Edit, as of October 3, I'd suggest holding off on the 3.1.6 Market update. Could be fishy. It's signed differently than Google does. Mine below are fine.
EDIT: The new market is cool and all, but I have noticed that if I have multiple google accounts, it switches back and forth... which is REALLY annoying. If you notice issues, go to menu > accounts and make sure your primary is selected. Other than this, it is great.
EDIT 2: there is now a 3.1.5 - the bug mentioned above still exists
DOWNLOAD LINK FOR 3.1.5
If you had 3.1.3, it may just auto-update for you.
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You can thank @MastaTM (XDA: Official_Master) for the new Market (3.1.3)
http://www.multiupload.com/41FQ6PQ3MS
The below is litterally pasted from androidpolice (again, they are on point). I bolded what is new.
Wow, Google is on a roll with the Android Market lately. Since the release of Market v3.0, a number of small updates have come to the Android Market recently, but this is by far the biggest yet. Google has added the long-awaited +1 functionality to the Android Market (which has been on the web version of the Market for quite some time), along with a few other goodies.
There's a brand-new settings menu, as well as click-to-read explanations of app permissions (not developer customizable, unfortunately).
There are also 2 brand-new Market icons to spruce things up a bit (within the Market itself - unfortunately, the app drawer icon is still the same).
For convenience's sake, the size in megabytes of each app, along with its latest update date, have been moved from the bottom of descriptions to the top of individual app pages, which is a very useful change in our book.
Moving on to the thumbnail navigator, Google added a long-overdue sliding transition - a nice touch that makes the Market feel more polished.
Oh, and did we mention you can now use an optional custom PIN for purchases on your phone, instead of leaving your Google Checkout wide open for anyone that picks up your device? If you have kids, or your phone is stolen, this is one awesome feature to have - and really, it makes a lot of sense.
You'll need Unknown Sources enabled in the Settings -> Applications menu to install it.
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Is this the only thread on it? Just curious if there are any screen shots, or at least an explanation as to what's been changed?
Thanks!
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Droidificator said:
Is this the only thread on it? Just curious if there are any screen shots, or at least an explanation as to what's been changed?
Thanks!
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updated the OP for ya.
This is awesome! Great find!
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updated the OP for ya.
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Ha ha, I went ahead and installed it anyway, and it pretty much looks the same as the last one, except there are finally options to turn off update notifications, AND now all the apps that were showing as update available, but didn't have an update, are finally gone. This is an excellent update. Thanks for the find!
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Thanks for sharing,great find!
Search icon not working for me
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^ odd, works fine for me/others.
It worked after reinstall
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awesome works...just what i needed...thnksss
Installing Android Market APK
Could use a little help here. Put a new ROM on my wife's phone, but for some reason, it doesn't have the Market on it. Every time I download the APK for the Market though, it asks me if I want to assign an account to it, which I choose Yes, and then it closes. I'm going to keep working on it, but if anyone has any ideas, please help!
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Could use a little help here. Put a new ROM on my wife's phone, but for some reason, it doesn't have the Market on it. Every time I download the APK for the Market though, it asks me if I want to assign an account to it, which I choose Yes, and then it closes. I'm going to keep working on it, but if anyone has any ideas, please help!
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There's a thread by darkside that has several flashable versions of themed markets. Try those. They worked for me without any issues.
Great, downloading, thanks
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The new market SUXX!!!¨
I get: "Your device is not compatible with this object". When I try to install apps. It does not apply to all apps. But skype, I use this app daly (i needed to uninstall to upgrade it. I uninstalled it and now tries to install it from market) daily and which has worked without problems for over a year ....
What to do?! What to do...
bananove said:
The new market SUXX!!!¨
I get: "Your device is not compatible with this object". When I try to install apps. It does not apply to all apps. But skype, I use this app daly (i needed to uninstall to upgrade it. I uninstalled it and now tries to install it from market) daily and which has worked without problems for over a year ....
What to do?! What to do...
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Same issue here more it less. Working apps wont update. Says incompatible. My issue is due to change to LCD density. My solutionw was simple. Stopped using new market. Every time it updates I uninstall the update.
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Just had the market update to 3.1.5 a few minutes ago, but I don't see any differences. Anyone know what changed?
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Droidificator said:
Just had the market update to 3.1.5 a few minutes ago, but I don't see any differences. Anyone know what changed?
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Can you upload it? I did not know there was an update. Curious if it fixes the account switching bug in .3.
EDIT: nevermind... it does not fix the bug.
thank you, this new is better ;D
2.xx is better. 3.xx is too slow and laggy
Someone in the General apps forum uploaded what they claim is version 3.1.6. I pushed it into system/app and over wrote vending.apk but I still have version 3.1.5. Others are reporting success, though. Saying it looks a little more polished.
Edit: Removed link due to suspicious nature of this "update". Search it out and install it on your own, but I've restored my nandroid backup and am done with it until more is known about it.
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I was telling a coworker that I was wanting to get a GPS navigation app that stores the maps so it doesn't use data for my SGS2 that I plan on buying on black Friday. Anyway, he emailed me an APK file for a free GPS navigator and told me that should work, but that I would have to enable installing apps that didn't come from the market place. I was wondering if someone with the ability to restore their phone if this messes it up or doesn't run properly.
The app is uploaded at megaupload.com/?d=CN4NEUHF
Thanks for anyone who can help. If this doesn't work what is the best app that does this (I am in the US)?
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I was telling a coworker that I was wanting to get a GPS navigation app that stores the maps so it doesn't use data for my SGS2 that I plan on buying on black Friday. Anyway, he emailed me an APK file for a free GPS navigator and told me that should work, but that I would have to enable installing apps that didn't come from the market place. I was wondering if someone with the ability to restore their phone if this messes it up or doesn't run properly.
The app is uploaded at megaupload.com/?d=CN4NEUHF
Thanks for anyone who can help. If this doesn't work what is the best app that does this (I am in the US)?
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I use Navigon. You download the maps to the phone so you can use it normally without using data. Maps are also broken down by state so you can only download the ones you need.
As far as installing apps from unknown sources, you can install it but make sure that it's compatible for the SGS2. If it's not compatible the phone will also notify you and then you will just uninstall it.
Just because an app doesn't come from the market place, doesn't mean horrible risk and destruction. For the most part, every app on the market is also hosted elsewhere on the internet. And when you install any app your phone will tell you everything the app has access to.
But as to your question I've always liked Maverick for offline maps. Everything that you view is saved to your phone. Plus it's compatible with a wide variety of maps, including all of google's (road, satellite, terrain, ect).
You can download entire areas and as many zoom levels as you want using other software. There's guides you can find online that tell you what to do.
Yes, alot of other map apps do that as well, but I really like how easy it is to use, able to make notes for locations, the compass on it, and how on the map itself shows very smoothly what direction you're facing.
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I use Navigon. You download the maps to the phone so you can use it normally without using data. Maps are also broken down by state so you can only download the ones you need.
As far as installing apps from unknown sources, you can install it but make sure that it's compatible for the SGS2. If it's not compatible the phone will also notify you and then you will just uninstall it.
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Navigon still using data. It will "force close" if data not on
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Does not FC when I do it on my phone. See below, I put it in airplane mode and no FC.
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Looking into this as well...
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Does not FC when I do it on my phone. See below, I put it in airplane mode and no FC.
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I have been looking into a GPS navigation app that doesn't use data for a while now. I am in the US BTW. Can anyone upload some screenshots from Navigon and Sygic and CoPilot? I am told these are the best 3 but there are so many screenshots on the market I can't even tell which one is actually how it looks when navigating. I would also like to see screenshots of all the menus so I can see if each one has any features or options I may want. Thanks in advance for anyone who uploads screenshots!
I guess it's been awhile since I've used Maverick. Seems google doesn't allow them to use their maps for some reason. Guess I'll be looking for something else myself.
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Sygic
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Thanks!
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Sygic
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Thanks, anyone have Navigon or CoPilot and care to upload some screenshots?
My Navigon and Sygic use data briefly at startup. FC if no data.
Igo is the only one that can start even if I take the sim card off.
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Thanks, anyone have Navigon or CoPilot and care to upload some screenshots?
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Navigon
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Hope this helps.
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Wow, that looks great
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Hope this helps.
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I really like how that looks. Do you ever have issues with FC? Is the $40 for this app for the USA just covering the initial download or do you get program and/or map updates? If so, is it for a year or what?
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Also, I didn't notice, does it show your current speed while navigating? That is one of my favorite features of my Garmin and it seems so basic but I didn't really see it on there in any of the pictures unless I just missed it. Also, I notice your pictures are in portrait, will it work in landscape too?
The data usage isn't really that bad at all from the Google navi. I traveled from Central NJ to Buffalo NY using it and it wasn't bad at all.
I've tried all of them and I like Navigon the best. I still prefer to use standalone garmin so that I don't have to deal with taking out my phone and mounting it everytime I get in the car.
I need numbers....
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The data usage isn't really that bad at all from the Google navi. I traveled from Central NJ to Buffalo NY using it and it wasn't bad at all.
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I would need to know actual numbers of data used. I only have the 200 MB per month plan and on average I use about 180 per month. So, I would need to know how many MB it might use for say, an hour trip. Like I said, I only have about 20 MB of wiggle room per month so I doubt data using GPS navigation will work for me.
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hobbs said:
I've tried all of them and I like Navigon the best. I still prefer to use standalone garmin so that I don't have to deal with taking out my phone and mounting it everytime I get in the car.
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I am too paranoid to leave my GPS hooked up anyway, I live in an apartment and I couldn't sleep at night if I left my GPS in my car just sitting in the parking lot waiting to be broken into. I live in a safe neighborhood, I just don't trust anyone.
Anyway, whether I am using a GPS or my phone I would be mounting it each time anyway so it would be a non issue. I could just leave the mount hooked up at all times and just stick my phone in there whenever I want to use the GPS navigation.
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I really like how that looks. Do you ever have issues with FC? Is the $40 for this app for the USA just covering the initial download or do you get program and/or map updates? If so, is it for a year or what?
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Also, I didn't notice, does it show your current speed while navigating? That is one of my favorite features of my Garmin and it seems so basic but I didn't really see it on there in any of the pictures unless I just missed it. Also, I notice your pictures are in portrait, will it work in landscape too?
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I do not have issues with FCs with this application. I'm currently on Unnamed 1.3.1 and as you can see from the screenshot, I have Use Internet Connection set to off with no problem. For pricing I suggest you contact them for clarification. I was able to download all the maps I needed but just decided to download the Florida Map. I think the Map automatic updates is another service they offer via the in app shop.
Yes, it shows your current speed and also shows the areas max speed allowed. Yes it does landscape, next time I'm on the road I will take more screenshots and post them.
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Thanks!
Thanks, that helps a lot. Do you know if you click on Fresh Maps if it will tell you a price or if that is included?
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Thanks, that helps a lot. Do you know if you click on Fresh Maps if it will tell you a price or if that is included?
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When I hit Buy it comes back saying "Market Purchase is not available", so I guess for that feature you would have to contact them directly.
After the recent GPlay update adding 'Installed' and 'All' categories to the My Apps page, I noticed an odd Korean language app at the bottom of the 'All' section that could not be uninstalled.
The comments on the app were all to the effect of "what is this? Why is this on my phone/tablet?" When launched, the app opens Polaris office. One commenter said the app title translated to "test application", and this occurrence appears to be contained to Asus and Pantech devices.
I've been looking around XDA and other forums and can't seem to find anyone else with this problem.
I think this may be a mix up akin to the problems some Samsung owners were having with an odd Russian app replacing their email client. The Play Store thought the the email client WAS the Russian app and, if automatic updating was enabled, replaced it with the Russian one.
Luckily, I didn't have automatic updating on, so Polaris seems intact. I'm not rooted, so I can't look in /system for evidence that the Korean app is in any way on my device. It also doesn't show up in Settings --> Apps.
So, has this happened to anyone else out there? Opinions: Bug or Malware?
One Samsung owner said clearing the GPlay cache removed the Russian bug. I'll try, and post results.
I'll post more details (screenshots, etc.) once I get home.
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Strange App
Hi Sturk91
I have/had one as well called Two Stars???? You could check out the link below as there are other people out there
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/transformer-prime-help/18807-rogue-app.html
Now subscribed to both threads hoping to find the solution :-S
Same here. I have a Transformer Prime, the app showed up just recently (don't know exactly when, but it was in the last 2-3 days).
The icon looks like an HDD with a magnifying glass, and under the magnifying glass there is a "virus"... So basically the icon looks like that it could be a virus scanner. But searching on Google Play for "TwoStars" only brings up 1 application, something to do with cats.
WTF??? (The people over at transformerforums seem just as confused as everybody else... :S)
EDIT: the app does not show in the "Apps" menü, only in the Play Store, there is no uninstall option, only "Open" (the app does not show in the Apps list under Settings). If I open it, it simply runs Polaris office... Strange.
drunken_m said:
Same here. I have a Transformer Prime, the app showed up just recently (don't know exactly when, but it was in the last 2-3 days).
The icon looks like an HDD with a magnifying glass, and under the magnifying glass there is a "virus"... So basically the icon looks like that it could be a virus scanner. But searching on Google Play for "TwoStars" only brings up 1 application, something to do with cats.
WTF??? (The people over at transformerforums seem just as confused as everybody else... :S)
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The icon is a DVD/CD with a pair of AKG headphones. That is AKG's logo on the little heasdphones. I also now have this app. Lets hope it goes away very soon, as I don't like the look of it.
Hi,
yeah, you are right! Thanks for the clarification! I did not notice the writing before. Yes, it's a CD/DVD with the AKG headphones around it.
I also opened a ticket with Google Play Support, hopefully they can bring some light into this matter (ticket #993826613).
Thanks for all the input guys, glad to see I'm not alone.
Reassuringly, the app doesn't require any special permissions to run, so it seems pretty harmless so far.
Here's a shot of the app from the Play Store.
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
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I wasn't able to find it when I searched the store either.
Also, just fyi I don't have 3rd party sources enabled, so it couldn't have been something I accidentally side-loaded.
Tried clearing the Play Store cache, as that worked for that Samsung bug I mentioned earlier, but it didn't work out. I'm not all that worried about the app itself, just that it seems the Play Store has some serious bugs. Hopefully Google will work this out in good time.
Anyone else found a solution?
I am having the same problem... two star just appeared as "installed" in google play. Two days ago it was just hanging out in my "apps history"...today it is installed.
Searched the internet and for the most part, nobody seems to have any idea as to what the app is or what it does. The developers blog seems harmless enough.
The strangest thing seems to be that the app does not come up as a result when searching google play for "twostars."
Oh well. Maybe it will just disappear soon!
I have the same problem. I've been trying to identify it in running apps but no success. I also tried with avast but didn't find anything
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I also have same app installed in play market. Searching for more information.
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[email protected] said:
I have the same problem. I've been trying to identify it in running apps but no success. I also tried with avast but didn't find anything
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What ROMS are all of you running? Stock? ROOTED? I'm running a mostly stock but custom ROM and am obviously ROOTED and unlocked, and I do not show this as being installed. No trace of any wierd apps on my Prime, but I sure am curious to find out what the hell it is!
Thanks OP. Two stars showed up today in my installed apps list. When I click open, it takes me to Polaris Office. Help!?!?
jaycustom said:
What ROMS are all of you running? Stock? ROOTED? I'm running a mostly stock but custom ROM and am obviously ROOTED and unlocked, and I do not show this as being installed. No trace of any wierd apps on my Prime, but I sure am curious to find out what the hell it is!
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I'm stock, unrooted at the moment. Does your ROM contain Polaris Office? If not, that might be why the app isn't showing up.
I looked into a couple other problems the Samsung crowd has been having and it seems both the dev and the Play Store are at fault. There were two other similar bugs I found. Both involved the Store mistaking a pre- installed app for a completely different one. In one case, when automatic updating was enabled, the stock video player was replaced after the Store mistook it for a blank test app. The other case was identical: a Russian voicemail app was mistaken for the stock email app.
I am pretty sure that the same thing has happened in our case: the Store thinks Polaris Office is this Korean app. And even if this Korean app is actually present on our devices, its completely toothless when in comes to permissions. So I'm not worried. Google will get this fixed soon. And failing that, one of our brilliant XDA colleagues will find a solution.
I don't use ROMs. Also I turned off automatic updates. There are no special permissions for the app. If that helps...
This occurred on my Acer a500 tablet. Custom ROM has Polaris office, which opens if you click that update. I uninstalled Polaris and the rogue app went away from my market, but I don't like even the thought of that.
Will follow this thread.
Thought I'd check this out and it also seems to be listed on Google Play for me, but "thankfully" not in my installed list on the prime.
Running stock rom & rooted.
I'm running stock ICS 4.0.3, unrooted .15 firmware
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I have also saw yesterday for 1st time
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Great news! Checked Google Play today and it seems to have gone away. It no longer shows up anywhere in my apps list. I had not uninstalled anything in the
meantime, just seems to have gone away on it's own.
Just checked google pay and app dissapeared for me too
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It seems that because of an Apple lawsuit, all links (YouTube, Play Store, etc) open in the web browser instead of their respective apps. It no longer gives an option to choose like it did in gingerbread. This drove me nuts and I searched around the internet for a fix. I hope this helps someone with the same problem.
1) Delete HtcLinkifyDispatcher.apk using System Tuner or Root Explorer (apk located in /system/app). Note: Freezing the apk won't work, it needs to be removed.
2) Reboot phone
3) Clear defaults for browser in Settings/Apps
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bling123 said:
It seems that because of an Apple lawsuit, all links (YouTube, Play Store, etc) open in the web browser instead of their respective apps. It no longer gives an option to choose like it did in gingerbread. This drove me nuts and I searched around the internet for a fix. I hope this helps someone with the same problem.
1) Delete HtcLinkifyDispatcher.apk using System Tuner or Root Explorer (apk located in /system/app)
2) Reboot phone
3) Clear defaults for browser in Settings/Apps
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So THAT is why.. I always wondered if I could safely remove that APK from my old rom, now I wish I had. Like apple owns the RIGHTS to apps getting utilized.. I'll probably figure it out later, but this doesn't actually break the app association function in system settings right?
Mainly this post is a bump for your thread, this is good to know, and I think this apk is still being included in all the roms..
You can also remove the app using titanium backup.
Thanks
$sudo make me a sandwich
Doesn't seem to change for me...
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Doesn't seem to change for me...
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Me either
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Why not just use app associations in the settings menu?
I stand corrected... MrMako posted THIS LINK and when I clicked it, it gave me option for play store app
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Why not just use app associations in the settings menu?
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The app associations in the settings is incomplete. Try opening a YouTube link on your phone without this tweak and it will force it open in the browser instead of giving it an option to open it in the YouTube app.
The reason HTC added the app associations in the settings menu is to get around an Apple patent that is being enforced by the ITC (thus the delay in customs for HTC ONE X at the US customs). Apple owns a patent which allows intelligent app associations by knowing which app to open by reading the link. HTC lost that in the courts so we get a workaround that is not as good as the old option.
This is not a big deal for most people but I hate the YouTube mobile site and would rather want my YouTube links to open in the app.
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Mine still opens in the browser, even after clearing caches, to be honest, I think the app htclinkify or whatever the name is happens to be the app that links contacts, but I may be wrong.
Well guess I'm the only unlucky one, lol.
bling123 said:
It seems that because of an Apple lawsuit, all links (YouTube, Play Store, etc) open in the web browser instead of their respective apps. It no longer gives an option to choose like it did in gingerbread. This drove me nuts and I searched around the internet for a fix. I hope this helps someone with the same problem.
1) Delete HtcLinkifyDispatcher.apk using System Tuner or Root Explorer (apk located in /system/app)
2) Reboot phone
3) Clear defaults for browser in Settings/Apps
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Worked for me!
You sir, are a flippin' genius! Also, Apple are a bunch of asshats, but that's nothing new.
Just curious, those who have completed this mod, can you click on a phone number or email (check both please) and the phone bring up either the dialer or new email to compose? I tested it and these stopped functioning as the links call the app that is renamed/deleted.
Thanks!!
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Just curious, those who have completed this mod, can you click on a phone number or email (check both please) and the phone bring up either the dialer or new email to compose? I tested it and these stopped functioning as the links call the app that is renamed/deleted.
Thanks!!
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Clicking phone number does bring up a dialer for me and clicking an email link brings up an option to choose.
Try clearing the defaults for Mail/Gmail and dialer and that might solve your problem.
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YouTube links in gtalk are giving me force closes after applying this mod??
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YouTube links in gtalk are giving me force closes after applying this mod??
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I'd have to test it, but I don't use gtalk.. but since gtalk is a purely google app, I doubt it would have problems from deleting a HTC specific file. I would go ahead and stop the app, delete the files in system settings, or if that doesn't work uninstall and reinstall the app..
As I said, there is no reason that gtalk should have problems after this..
I just tried this and none of the links open now. When I try for example to open a link from Reddit News, nothing happens. It doesn't open it with youtube app or the browser. Nothing happens at all
EDIT: Seems like freezing the app with titanium backup doesn't work. I uninstalled it and it works fine now
Thanks OP
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I just tried this and none of the links open now. When I try for example to open a link from Reddit News, nothing happens. It doesn't open it with youtube app or the browser. Nothing happens at all
EDIT: Seems like freezing the app with titanium backup doesn't work. I uninstalled it and it works fine now
Thanks OP
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I found the same to be true about freezing the app.
From what I have experienced, this occurs with the stock browser. I installed Dolphi Browser and I am able to open maps with the maps/navigation app, as well as click numbers and it opens in the phone app. Maybe something to consider.
Sort of easy fix is to install the google chrome beta and make that default. When i click on links on that browser (or even facebook) it asks again. Thank GOD!!!
Question. I don't really mind the fact that the linkify dispatcher exists, and the benefits of removing it don't outweigh the drawbacks for me. But I am darn tired of seeing it showing up in my multitasking menu. Looks unprofessional and tacky.
So, my question is: how can I hide HTCLinkifyDispatcher from the multitasking menu without actually removing it?
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Question. I don't really mind the fact that the linkify dispatcher exists, and the benefits of removing it don't outweigh the drawbacks for me. But I am darn tired of seeing it showing up in my multitasking menu. Looks unprofessional and tacky.
So, my question is: how can I hide HTCLinkifyDispatcher from the multitasking menu without actually removing it?
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I've yet to see a benefit to keeping it, so I don't know why you'd want to keep it. Remove it, then it is a non issue.
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1) Will Juice Defender work on this?
2) Probably the most important, when I go to the Google Play market, and I sign on, I can't view the applications I had previously bought for my OLD smartphone. I mean, sure I can go off memory but I can't see any of my "Purchased" apps.
3) How do I make the battery bar display % instead?
Thanks
Do you have the phone?
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Hi,
Answer re 3. Go to settings -> display then scroll down and select display percentage. It'll still display bar though.
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bednim said:
Hi,
Answer re 3. Go to settings -> display then scroll down and select display percentage. It'll still display bar though.
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1. Yes.
2. Not true. Dunno what market you are looking at.
3. Answered already.
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#2 still persists.
#3 was resolved thanks to the member above ^^^
Is it every app you purchased? Maybe the haven't been updated yet and is not compitable?
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Is it every app you purchased? Maybe the haven't been updated yet and is not compitable?
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Well it's all of them! I just searched Shazam and Soundhound....so once they're searched it says "Purchased", but I can't see that BEFORE I search.
It's not like I remember every I've bought!
Hit the menu button in market, hit my apps, flick left and boom, hardest task ever.
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I had the same problem coming from a full wipe in the play store.
Sometimes it just takes a little while to refresh which apps you have bought in the store, if it keeps happening send google play an email.
There is a brief delay. They are there. Your phone is no different.
Thanks it worked!
Is it recommended to use JuiceDefender and SetCPU on this phone since it's already so awesome?
how to download apps from play store
hi all,
i m a new bee in android world. my name is gaurav and i'm from india,recently bought a galaxy s3 pebble blue 16 gb,my problem is
1) i connect my s3 to my pc and open google play on my pc,when i download free apps from google play it sayts it will be downloaded shortly to ur cellphone,but the problem is untill i activate mobile data ie the mobile network connection in my s3 the download doesn't happen,and as i activate it my cellphone network data usage goes up,so is it required to every time have an active mobile network connection or GPRS on to get apps on my s3?even if i download dem from my pc thru play store....
plz help...........
You can't transfer apps across USB from your PC. Applications have to be sent from the Play Store to your phone directly, hence you need to use a connection - do you not have WiFi?
Also, don't hijack posts with your own questions - start a new thread.
Also also, learn to write coherent sentences, please.
anthropolyte said:
You can't transfer apps across USB from your PC. Applications have to be sent from the Play Store to your phone directly, hence you need to use a connection - do you not have WiFi?
Also, don't hijack posts with your own questions - start a new thread.
Also also, learn to write coherent sentences, please.
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You CAN download apps on PC (from different sources) and copy it to your phone via USB. These apps are .apk files which CAN be installed by simply clicking on them.
Please understand that english is not native for everyone, and people may not be well versed with it as you are.
Of course you can download .apks from other sources, but you can't download apps as APK files from the Play Store on your PC. That was what the OP (well, not OP, but you know what I mean) asked.
watsa said:
You CAN download apps on PC (from different sources) and copy it to your phone via USB. These apps are .apk files which CAN be installed by simply clicking on them.
Please understand that english is not native for everyone, and people may not be well versed with it as you are.
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Got ur point brother will be careful from now onwards thanx a tonn
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watsa said:
You CAN download apps on PC (from different sources) and copy it to your phone via USB. These apps are .apk files which CAN be installed by simply clicking on them.
Please understand that english is not native for everyone, and people may not be well versed with it as you are.
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anthropolyte said:
Of course you can download .apks from other sources, but you can't download apps as APK files from the Play Store on your PC. That was what the OP (well, not OP, but you know what I mean) asked.
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Thanx for ur help.
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anthropolyte said:
You can't transfer apps across USB from your PC. Applications have to be sent from the Play Store to your phone directly, hence you need to use a connection - do you not have WiFi?
Also, don't hijack posts with your own questions - start a new thread.
Also also, learn to write coherent sentences, please.
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Thnx for ur valuable inputs but perhaps u shed change ur username to anthronotpolyte anyways thanx again
gauravinvouge said:
Thnx for ur valuable inputs but perhaps u shed change ur username to anthronotpolyte anyways thanx again
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Lmfao!!!!
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thegame2388 said:
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2) Probably the most important, when I go to the Google Play market, and I sign on, I can't view the applications I had previously bought for my OLD smartphone. I mean, sure I can go off memory but I can't see any of my "Purchased" apps.
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I use "app list backup" to transfer my apps from phone to phone. It's free and easy to use.
T.
It could be a none standard DPI issue. Clear market data&cache,change dpi to 240 and reboot
Is it recommended to use JuiceDefender and SetCPU on this phone since it's already so awesome?
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Even the most awesome phone can't get rid of the radio, Wifi and bluetooth draining the battery, that's simply a physical fact.
However it has quite a large battery so you might not need to set it too restrictive.
I'd recommend going with the 'Juicedefender Beta' (requires the paid 'Juicedefender Ultimate' for all features) and installing AOSP helper. (Requires root)
Do a NANDROID backup as advised but everything should go pretty well.
I've found the following Setup to be excellt while not hindering the least bit with my interactions:
- Set Juidedefender NOT to disable data and NOT to disable sync.
- It should auto-manage Wifi (requires a few days of training)
- It should drop to 2G after 5 minutes of inactivity
- It should restore 3G on screen-on
As a plus you can configure Juicedefender to handle brightness since through it's overlay it can (similarly to Screen Filter) go well below minimum AMOLED brightness which is far too bright at nighttime.
As for SetCPU, I'm running Siyah with only minor modifications to the frequencies. My phone neither likes overclocking nor undervolting but it's awesome as-is