Suspicious Notification on my phone. - HTC EVO 3D

I have been getting this whenever I reboot my phone at start up. Now I keep getting it randomly during use. Any idea what it could be from?
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A dumb app. I get those to. But removed the suspicious apps that might have caused the popup adds. As soon as you remove the apps that might be causing this you wont get them anymore.
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MindSplit said:
I have been getting this whenever I reboot my phone at start up. Now I keep getting it randomly during use. Any idea what it could be from?
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It's an ad, usually from a warez app or you put your phone number out on the internet for some free smileys..

MindSplit said:
I have been getting this whenever I reboot my phone at start up. Now I keep getting it randomly during use. Any idea what it could be from?
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Get AirPush Detector from market, it will show which app is causing that notification. Mine was mp3 search app.
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It's from mp3 downloader
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st0921 said:
Get AirPush Detector from market, it will show which app is causing that notification. Mine was mp3 search app.
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That did the trick! Turned out it was an app called "Rose on the street live wallpaper"

I had flickie wallpapers do this also. :/
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jayharper08 said:
I had flickie wallpapers do this also. :/
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It showed me Flixie too but I decided to keep it since I've never noticed anything fishy with it.

::delete::

There's an opt out app for airpush that will make them never show up again.
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I always report apps that do that as malware and uninstall them. That crap is annoying as hell
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I LBE security and i block the app from accessing my phone id and they don't send them
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The app gun club 2 has ads appearing in the notification bar also.

So, what good is lookout security again?

It could be download from the internet and have a virus on it

Try a App called AirPush, it'll tell you which App might be sending it...

freeza said:
So, what good is lookout security again?
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Pretty much nothing.

Since were on the subject, Anyone know how I could of received a text message from someone claiming they sent out a message to All their Facebook contacts if I'm Not linked to Facebook, and my phone number Isn't either?

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Since were on the subject, Anyone know how I could of received a text message from someone claiming they sent out a message to All their Facebook contacts if I'm Not linked to Facebook, and my phone number Isn't either?
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text "block (number)" to 9999 and you won't get messages from them anymore. This is what I do any time I get a retarded message/someone from across the world decides to message me for no reason

awkward moment when your android phone is telling you to claim an apple product..

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please help...getting strange spam messages notifications

Can anyone help me out, I don't know what this is or how to stop from getting them? Searched couldn't find anything. Thanks
Appears to be some sort of spam, but I don't know where it's coming from as it doesn't show anywhere but in notification and in the drop down. Keep getting them...
The blue star and strange message doesn't show in text or email
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Anyone?? please help if you can
Is there a specific number its coming from?
Its not showing in text. It only shows in the notification area and the drop down if I drag it down I can't find it anywhere
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kcp877 said:
Its not showing in text. It only shows in the notification area and the drop down if I drag it down I can't find it anywhere
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Well according to another post i read here recently about same issue..
its on 2.2.1 roms, and its a known bug i guess...
so idk how i can help fix that, sorry.
That's completely different. On the 2.2.1 roms if you use Visual Voicemail you will get a text message after you receive a voicemail. I'm not sure what your getting but maybe try reflashing the rom and see if that clears it up. How often are you getting them?
task manager showing an app running? Can you determine if its coming from a certain app? Can you click on the notification? Tried with a white notifcation pull down? installed any unusual app recently? This is not 2.2.1 related...
I'm not on a 2.2.1 rom. Its stock kb1 with themed framework. I'm thinking its an app as well but nothing running. Twice a day they come over. At first I thought it might be a virus or something but maybe ill just wipe and reflash
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trying hooking it up to your pc and run ddms to see what's currently running and kill them one at at time until it goes away (using ddms).
What is ddms?
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What is ddms?
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http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/debugging/ddms.html#running
I'm no expert but it almost has to be a malicious app of some sort from the sounds of it. Audit the apps you have installed, check and make sure there aren't random wallpaper/games/battery boost apps that have permissions to send and receive texts.
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Watchdog is an app that notifies you when something is running, taking a hunk of available received, may be an easy solution.
s15274n said:
Watchdog is an app that notifies you when something is running, taking a hunk of available received, may be an easy solution.
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Going to try this now since I'm not near a pc for awhile thanks
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Thanks guys. It was an app I got for my kids to play called angry monkey. Deleted.
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Ads in notification drop down

What gives?
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Wow. That sucks. Haven't seen that yet. I wonder if you opted in somehow.
Almost positive it's been doing it since day one
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You downloaded an app that uses airpush ads.. you have to download an app called "airpush detector" or something along those lines to find which app is pushing you ads like this.
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I would put $100 on a bet that says it's the app right there in your recently used apps "MP3 Music download".
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I would put $100 on a bet that says it's the app right there in your recently used apps "MP3 Music download".
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I would agree. Although AirPush needs to die. Excellent idea for an ad platform though
I had that to and found out tap tap revenge was the problem. Uninstalled and all is good now
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I had that to and found out tap tap revenge was the problem. Uninstalled and all is good now
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Weird, my girlfriend has that on her Nexus and she doesn't get ads. At least she hasn't yet.
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con247 said:
I would agree. Although AirPush needs to die. Excellent idea for an ad platform though
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I believe you have to agree to allow them to send the ads though. So, there must be something in the apps that you can uncheck(kinda like computer programs that want to install toolbars).
I had the same mp3 app and I also got the adds. Like everyone else said, get rid of that app and you'll be fine
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AtLemacks said:
I would put $100 on a bet that says it's the app right there in your recently used apps "MP3 Music download".
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It was lol!
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AtLemacks said:
I would put $100 on a bet that says it's the app right there in your recently used apps "MP3 Music download".
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I had ads that would pop up in the notification panel as well. Sure enough I had this very program, once I uninstalled I haven't had an ad.
Those ads come from that mp3 music download app that you have in your notification bar.
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If you guys decide to use that app again, check in its settings and see if you have the ability to uncheck ads, or something. I am fairly certain they can't just push ads to your phone without you "agreeing" to it. Otherwise I would report the app to Google as malicious. Then, at least to stay on the market it would have to give you the option.
Download "airblock" from the market and it won't happen again no matter what crapware you install.
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Download "airblock" from the market and it won't happen again no matter what crapware you install.
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This is true, I downloaded an app knowing it had airpush ads, downloaded airblock and ran it (you can then uninstall it) and haven't had an issue with it.
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Have I caught a virus?

The title says it all... I couldn't find information about it anywhere. Yesterday I was looking at some sweet live wallpapers on the market and suddenly I found a good one... But I had to buy the full version to customize it so I searched on google for the apk, found one, installed it... After installing I realised there was 2 new internet shortcuts on my home screen .. Now this morning, I got this notification, "Grab your iPad3", is that a virus? How do I get rid of this b.s?
Any help is more than appreciated
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That's actually a specific type of ad. They use the notification bar. I would uninstall personally.
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I had something similar happen to me on my Thrive a while back. Turned it an app I installed piggy backed an add thing onto my device. Not sure if that is exactly what is happening to you but try out this app. It will tell you if an app uses a few specific app frameworks that may be responsible so you can remove the offending apps. Best of luck!
Which apk did you install? One similar or a cracked version of a paid app?
erick161 said:
That's actually a specific type of ad. They use the notification bar. I would uninstall personally.
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Done! Thanks for the tip
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I had something similar happen to me on my Thrive a while back. Turned it an app I installed piggy backed an add thing onto my device. Not sure if that is exactly what is happening to you but try out this app. It will tell you if an app uses a few specific app frameworks that may be responsible so you can remove the offending apps. Best of luck!
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This app is perfect, it solved my problem! Thanks a LOT!
thats airpush ads :/
CreekDirt said:
Which apk did you install? One similar or a cracked version of a paid app?
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Actually, AirPush Detector told me it was "Nightfall wallpaper free", it's from the market.
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Actually, AirPush Detector told me it was "Nightfall wallpaper free", it's from the market.
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Thanks! I will be sure to avoid it. I hate those ads.
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Thanks! I will be sure to avoid it. I hate those ads.
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No problemos and same here, google should ban those apps from the market!
You could also install avast... I have been using it since it came out. Realtime protection... doesnt do much but run always, but you'll know when it does get something.
id never use any app that uses airpush. rather buy a paid version. do people really think we'd like to be notified every 5 minutes that we've won an iPad, or that we'd like their app even more?
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You could also install avast... I have been using it since it came out. Realtime protection... doesnt do much but run always, but you'll know when it does get something.
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Not trying to bash or flame but anti viruses are useless to android phones
Only good thing that they do and that's if it comes with the feature is track down your phone if its stolen
But like I said they're useless
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jayRokk said:
Not trying to bash or flame but anti viruses are useless to android phones
Only good thing that they do and that's if it comes with the feature is track down your phone if its stolen
But like I said they're useless
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Yup, same with Lookout. However, you can disable the "virus checker" and just leave the phone recovery portion installed.
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This is what happens when you pirate apps. XDA doesnt condone the use of pirated apps nor does it support the use of them.
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Anyone just get a weather pop up in the DC area?

I have no weather apps on my phone and randomly i got this pp up message about the weather(which is crazy right now).
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It is probably part off the mobile alert service that has been being tested the last couple months.
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animal7296 said:
It is probably part off the mobile alert service that has been being tested the last couple months.
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im on sprint and two colleagues(tmobile and vzw) one on an s2 and s3. both got them too. guess your right
VZW S3 here and i got one for a NYC flash flood warning.
Go to your message app then settings. You'll find it in emergency alerts I believe. Turn them on or off there.
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Search for the FEMA chip law that was passed and you will have your answer
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Yea just got the same msg here in NY
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This is bs. I have gotten 20 in the last 2 hrs! There is no sign of bad weather anywhere. Anyone know how to turn it off?
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See my post above.
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See my post above.
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Sorry. Was on jb when I saw your message. Checked its sms settings and didn't see the setting. Booted over to my tw rom and I see it now. Thank you.
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No problem
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Everyone is right, this is a new type of alert that the FCC is starting to use across the nation. It is supposed to alert you of anything that may harm a population.
To turn it off, go to your stock messaging app. Go into settings, and scroll all the way to the bottom. Click "Emergency Alerts" and uncheck any that you don't want. The only alert you cannot opt of is the Presidential Alert. Also, you do NOT get charged for anything.
Also, does anyone know if you will still get this alert if you do not use the stock messaging app? I'm using goSMS.
I have gotten the alert twice in the last week, once while driving in a severe thunderstorm in Connecticut and the second time today during a severe thunderstorm in New Jersey.
Both times the alert was for a Flash Flood Warning. Are these the only ones currently going out? I actually wouldn't mind alerts for Severe Thunderstorms, but I have not seen any.
Also, you will still get the messages in GoSMS. They show up as coming from "#CMAS#Severe".
Thank you!
The FCC has said about the alerts is that you will get an alert for:
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2. Alerts involving imminent threats to safety or life
3. Amber Alerts
I think severe thunderstorm warnings would at least be covered - I'm not sure about watches though. From what the FCC said, it makes it seem that they warnings would at least be covered, since severe thunderstorms can definitely pose "imminent threats to safety or life."

App advertising in notification bar

Hey guys. Hope u can help me. I started getting notifications for other apps. Its pretty annoying and although my phone seems to be running completely normal it bugs me and seems like some sort of virus. I'm sure its not, but I want to get rid of it. I have tried web root virus scans and my phone has no problems. It notifies me about twice a day. Here is a screenshot to show u guys what it looks like.
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Go to play store and download air push detector. Will tell you which one is the spammer.
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It's called airpush, it comes from some apps, if your rooted airblocker will fix it, if not I think you can use it to see what app is causing it
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Did you download some wallpaper?
But the people above told you the solution
this is one reason i love MIUI. if any app tries to make an outside connection it alerts you and gives you an option to accept or deny the connection one time or there on after.
fyi shazam wants to know your gps location twice a day whether you use it or not
Thanks guys! Unfortunately the app couldn't find the problem but I did choose the option to email the list of apps to the developer to see if he can find the problem. I will update u guys when I find out which app is causing this.
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I know for a fact the beats by dre from the android market that requires root cause spam. And plus it installs apps that you didn't download. I have both avast and lookout on my i717. I suggest them both and run virus scans on both sd.cards as well as apps. Things you lest suspect to cause issues throws up flags. What ever it says delete i would as a precautionary measure. Be warned superuser throws a flag sometimes. That would be the only one id leave along.let me know if that helps.good luck.
Ps if all else fails i hate to say it but factory restore is the sure way to fix it.
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Have you tried using TrustGo Security? Best anti-push/mobile security app that I've used so far (I've used Avast, Lookout, and Airpush Detector). And it fixed a lot of problems that I had with Airpush/Leadbolt supported apps.
Just a suggestion, before you consider wiping and starting over.
Either way, best of luck with fixing the problem, as there's a lot of apps out there with spam crap in them. Just have to be careful. =P
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