[Q] Jelly Bean donwnload notifications won't go away - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
My wife's Galaxy S3 just got updated to Jelly Bean and an very annoying issue has started to occur: download finished notifications of all files that have ever been downloaded on the device (I assume, there's a ton of them) have appeared in the drop down bar. If I press clear all they disappear, but reappear after a short while.
Any idea what's wrong and how can it be fixed?
Thanks a lot in advance!

Problem solved
LordBlades said:
Hello,
My wife's Galaxy S3 just got updated to Jelly Bean and an very annoying issue has started to occur: download finished notifications of all files that have ever been downloaded on the device (I assume, there's a ton of them) have appeared in the drop down bar. If I press clear all they disappear, but reappear after a short while.
Any idea what's wrong and how can it be fixed?
Thanks a lot in advance!
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Hiya mate, I've updated my S3 only moments ago and the same problem occurred on my phone. So I did as what you did and searched Google but nothing came up so I tried a few differebt things, including delete a few pictures I didn't need and taking out my SD card and evening stopping a few applications through the app manager but none of them worked. I then proceeded to go on Facebook on my phone and I saw a pic I found funny so I downloaded and the bright idea came from that. Would deleting my download history work and thankfully it did. To do this, click on your app button and the download app should be on the first screen, click on it and delete everything that is in the two tabs. If this doesn't work then I'm sorry but I don't know what else to try. I would provide pics of where the download app is what to delete but I'm on my phone at the moment and navigating on this page is so hard due to it not being mobile friendly.

IT WORKS!
Smithy5995 said:
Hiya mate, I've updated my S3 only moments ago and the same problem occurred on my phone. So I did as what you did and searched Google but nothing came up so I tried a few differebt things, including delete a few pictures I didn't need and taking out my SD card and evening stopping a few applications through the app manager but none of them worked. I then proceeded to go on Facebook on my phone and I saw a pic I found funny so I downloaded and the bright idea came from that. Would deleting my download history work and thankfully it did. To do this, click on your app button and the download app should be on the first screen, click on it and delete everything that is in the two tabs. If this doesn't work then I'm sorry but I don't know what else to try. I would provide pics of where the download app is what to delete but I'm on my phone at the moment and navigating on this page is so hard due to it not being mobile friendly.
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I had to register to say THANK YOU! This has been really bugging me since Tuesday and I've tried everything I could think of, and had pretty much given up. This worked a treat!
Thanks again !!!

WellRandom said:
I had to register to say THANK YOU! This has been really bugging me since Tuesday and I've tried everything I could think of, and had pretty much given up. This worked a treat!
Thanks again !!!
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No worries, glad I could help

This worked for me too, haven't had the time to check back to say thank you until now.

Thanks!
Smithy5995 said:
Hiya mate, I've updated my S3 only moments ago and the same problem occurred on my phone. So I did as what you did and searched Google but nothing came up so I tried a few differebt things, including delete a few pictures I didn't need and taking out my SD card and evening stopping a few applications through the app manager but none of them worked. I then proceeded to go on Facebook on my phone and I saw a pic I found funny so I downloaded and the bright idea came from that. Would deleting my download history work and thankfully it did. To do this, click on your app button and the download app should be on the first screen, click on it and delete everything that is in the two tabs. If this doesn't work then I'm sorry but I don't know what else to try. I would provide pics of where the download app is what to delete but I'm on my phone at the moment and navigating on this page is so hard due to it not being mobile friendly.
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Thanks!!

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[Q] Whatsapp force closing when trying to share an image

Hey everyone. Whatsapp keeps force closing on me when I try to share an image from the gallery application. From within whatsapp it's fine. But only while sharing from the gallery application.
I wrote Whatsapp over a week ago and as usual they don't answer. So I'm not sure. I doubt it's the phone because I've tried 3 different ROMs and I've had the same issue with all of the roms. So I don't know what to do. It's not that big of a deal, but it is kind of a bother. Sometimes I just get a black screen and I have to back out completely and just go into whatsapp itself to do it.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Solved: Whatsapp wrote me back today and the woman pointed me to the updated version they had on their website which totally fixed my issues! Thanks whatsapp hehe.
It works for me just fine...dont know why you have the issue..
infact i never had this issue in the various stock ROM's i have used in the past
I am on whatsapp version 2.7.431
If you are rooted try fix permissions , ROM manager has it... CWM recovery has it..might be few other ways too...
also check the settings in whatsapp, if the system status is showing working OK...
check if it works when you are on wifi...
woodstock_ahem said:
It works for me just fine...dont know why you have the issue..
infact i never had this issue in the various stock ROM's i have used in the past
I am on whatsapp version 2.7.431
If you are rooted try fix permissions , ROM manager has it... CWM recovery has it..might be few other ways too...
also check the settings in whatsapp, if the system status is showing working OK...
check if it works when you are on wifi...
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I'm not rooted, that's the thing. All the roms have been stock (either an updated or not updated OS). Everything else on my phone works except this! It's strange. If I am not rooted can I still check permissions or anything else that you said? I'm also not interested in rooting. Thanks for the help
SOLVED! See first post
zkyevolved said:
Hey everyone. Whatsapp keeps force closing on me when I try to share an image from the gallery application. From within whatsapp it's fine. But only while sharing from the gallery application.
I wrote Whatsapp over a week ago and as usual they don't answer. So I'm not sure. I doubt it's the phone because I've tried 3 different ROMs and I've had the same issue with all of the roms. So I don't know what to do. It's not that big of a deal, but it is kind of a bother. Sometimes I just get a black screen and I have to back out completely and just go into whatsapp itself to do it.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Solved: Whatsapp wrote me back today and the woman pointed me to the updated version they had on their website which totally fixed my issues! Thanks whatsapp hehe.
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Have this issue. Thanks for the info. Will visit the site now and get the updated version. Is very annoying lol.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Hi um trying to open my whatsapp but is just keep on forcing me out.please help

Galaxy S 3 Crashes when copying to clipboard!! Help!

About 2 days ago my galaxy S3 started crashing the app when i would i would copy something to clipboard in that particular app. Happened in messages, contacts, and I'm testing what other apps.
but no1 has figured out a fix yet. I am running go launcher and have a feeling that, that might be the issue. I really don't want to factory reset -_- but if I have to i will. anybody?
if you think that Go luancher maybe the issue, why not just download another launcher from the market and see if it goes away while your running that launcher ---- i would do this first instead of a factory reset.
the2rrell said:
if you think that Go luancher maybe the issue, why not just download another launcher from the market and see if it goes away while your running that launcher ---- i would do this first instead of a factory reset.
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just tried apex launcher, and even went back into touchwiz and the same problem occurs. ill hold down a message or a contact. press copy message text or whatever else, and the black screens and a FC. Stock browser and stock contacts. I tried copying text from an email, but the interesting thing now is if i go to long press in any composition field i don't get a past option. Just a "clipboard" option and pressing that doesn't do anything
Have you tried Wiping Delvik Cache and fixing permissions in CWM??
I had the same problem and a factory reset sorted it out....try doing it
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ptisam said:
Hi everyone,
I also had this problem, I found a solution without do a factory reset.
The app in question is TestService.
First you have to clean the directory /data/clipboard, delete everything in it with root explorer. After that, go to manage applications and find the app TestService, uninstall the updates.
After a reboot, copy/paste should work again.
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Try this before you do your factory reset, seems to have helped others with the same problem.
found the fix
I don't know how i missed this in my search (i know ppl hate that) but i found the fixed, worked after this and reboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28961696#post28961696
fixed?
numbah54 said:
I don't know how i missed this in my search (i know ppl hate that) but i found the fixed, worked after this and reboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28961696#post28961696
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What did you do? Having the same problem since last week. I hope you can help.
It will crash whatever you try to copy from. The factory reset was the only thing that fixed mine seeing as I didn't want to root my S III immediately.
|Trolling With A Smile|
read the link, there's a fix in that forum for rooted users
same problem on tab
numbah54 said:
About 2 days ago my galaxy S3 started crashing the app when i would i would copy something to clipboard in that particular app. Happened in messages, contacts, and I'm testing what other apps.
but no1 has figured out a fix yet. I am running go launcher and have a feeling that, that might be the issue. I really don't want to factory reset -_- but if I have to i will. anybody?
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Same thing happening to me on my samsung galaxy tab. Started two days ago, as well. Samsung tech support told me to reset to factory. I don't want to, I have too many apps, picture, videos etc on my tab. BUMMED I read about stopping testservice. Did that, still no joy. Said to clear data/clipboard folder. I checked, and NO clipboard folder can be found in my data folder.

[Q] removing home screen pages?

Hi, I'm new to the forums, searched around, and couldnt find this problem on the note 2.
I just bought mine a couple of days ago, and accidentally added a new home screen. I dont have a use for it, but when i tried to go to edit page -> and drag and drop it into the trash can, the phone freezes, and comes up with the message "Unfortunately, TouchWiz home has stopped."
My phone is stock, and is not running any extra launcher programs.
Anyone else having this problem?
Thanks for your help.
I just tried it and was able to delete all but the homepage (I haven't bothered to set any others up yet anyways). I'd restart your phone and try again.
flaring afro said:
I just tried it and was able to delete all but the homepage (I haven't bothered to set any others up yet anyways). I'd restart your phone and try again.
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Just tried restarting, and it still freezes =[ funny thing is it freezes right when i drag the page to the trash can. Thanks anyways =]
Ubernewbish said:
Just tried restarting, and it still freezes =[ funny thing is it freezes right when i drag the page to the trash can. Thanks anyways =]
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this is the exact problem I have.
I was able to remove pages before rooting. after I flashed revision3 I wasn't able to remove them.
anyone have a fix?
thanks in advance

[Q] SPDC Client just installed on my device

I was in my notification bar and saw that something called "SPDC client" installed. I clicked on it before I could screen shot (stupidly) and it led to nothing. Checked settings for downloaded, running, and all apps and couldn't find anything like that. Sounds super sketchy and I'm a bit freaked out. I don't download apps from stupid places, careful with my phone. Has anyone else had anything similar happen?
MagicMiloX said:
I was in my notification bar and saw that something called "SPDC client" installed. I clicked on it before I could screen shot (stupidly) and it led to nothing. Checked settings for downloaded, running, and all apps and couldn't find anything like that. Sounds super sketchy and I'm a bit freaked out. I don't download apps from stupid places, careful with my phone. Has anyone else had anything similar happen?
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yeah, same thing just happened to me...
i was browsing mangapanda.com reading ... a manga... and kept having to close stupid app popups when i guess this one got through...
ran an avg scan and it got nothing. i am freaked out as well ::hugs::
ungaboonga said:
yeah, same thing just happened to me...
i was browsing mangapanda.com reading ... a manga... and kept having to close stupid app popups when i guess this one got through...
ran an avg scan and it got nothing. i am freaked out as well ::hugs::
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I'm a little less concerned, Samsung security policy update is listed as SPD in app settings, but I would sure love for someone to confirm samsung just pushed something out.
MagicMiloX said:
I'm a little less concerned, Samsung security policy update is listed as SPD in app settings, but I would sure love for someone to confirm samsung just pushed something out.
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I received this a few minutes ago. When I tapped on it the Samsung app store opened. I agree this looks shady. I wasn't using my phone when it happened though so it could not have been manually triggered.
MagicMiloX said:
I was in my notification bar and saw that something called "SPDC client" installed. I clicked on it before I could screen shot (stupidly) and it led to nothing. Checked settings for downloaded, running, and all apps and couldn't find anything like that. Sounds super sketchy and I'm a bit freaked out. I don't download apps from stupid places, careful with my phone. Has anyone else had anything similar happen?
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I just got the same thing. I am very curious as to what this is. Looking for anyone with more information. Searching Google just yielded this thread and this is as far as I've gotten.
Sobriquet said:
I just got the same thing. I am very curious as to what this is. Looking for anyone with more information. Searching Google just yielded this thread and this is as far as I've gotten.
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Just happened after I used Barcode scanner at home. FL 5:50 p.m.
nihonsei said:
Just happened after I used Barcode scanner at home. FL 5:50 p.m.
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Are we all using samsung devices? If so I think it's something they pushed.
MagicMiloX said:
Are we all using samsung devices? If so I think it's something they pushed.
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I am, SM_G900P Galaxy S5
MagicMiloX said:
Are we all using samsung devices? If so I think it's something they pushed.
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I'm using Galasy Note 3 on AT&T.
SPDC Client installed
Hi All,
A few days ago SPDC Client installed automatically on my SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 3.?
Best regards,
Tom
I got this, too. So I'm going back to Xposed's module "xprivacy". NOTHING installs without my explicit permission.
Just had this install on my t mobile note 3.

Ineed help with this message "attackers on <b>%1$s</b> might atte..."

Ineed help with this message "attackers on <b>%1$s</b> might atte..."
Hi Guys
i have a note5 running android 6.0.1
two days ago i saw the download sign at the top of the screen while i was using the face book app i checked whats downloading i saw this message with a progress bar beneath it like any regular download
The message was
"attackers on <b>%1$s</b> might atte..."
I stoped my wifi connection immediately and it was gone but when i started my wifi agin it restarted then disappeared i couldn't find any info about this on the internet so i did a factory reset just incase and after the reset i updated my apps and resigned into facebook after 5-10 minutes after i signedin that same thing happened again
I hope someone might know whats happening here
DarkCloudF said:
Hi Guys
i have a note5 running android 6.0.1
two days ago i saw the download sign at the top of the screen while i was using the face book app i checked whats downloading i saw this message with a progress bar beneath it like any regular download
The message was
"attackers on <b>%1$s</b> might atte..."
I stoped my wifi connection immediately and it was gone but when i started my wifi agin it restarted then disappeared i couldn't find any info about this on the internet so i did a factory reset just incase and after the reset i updated my apps and resigned into facebook after 5-10 minutes after i signedin that same thing happened again
I hope someone might know whats happening here
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%1$s is a code used in php language
I have no idea about how or why it popped there
Regards,
milkyway3
milkyway3 said:
%1$s is a code used in php language
I have no idea about how or why it popped there
Regards,
milkyway3
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Thank you for your help milkyways3
after your answer i read some information about this php code and after some further searching and asking about the issue i found that it might be some adware in facebook but i'm not sure about that i shall search more about this topic
Thanks again
Best regards
DarkCloudF
Thank God I found this thread! This same thing happened to me the night of the 17th, but the message appeared and disappeared so quickly for me to see that I only caught a vague glimpse of the word "attacker $..." and could not be sure. I still tried searching online and posting in a forum but came up with nothing. And the weirdest thing is even though this is a download, it does not appear in the downloads folder! I haven't reset my phone yet, as I thought I might have been wrong somehow and it was the regular Instant Apps download or something. I had the premium version of ESET active on my phone at the time, monitoring all downloads and apps and this one didn't even appear there. None of the other scanners I later downloaded found anything either.
At least now I know I'm not going crazy and this indeed happened. I wonder if this had anything to do with the recent Facebook security breaches and server outages.
I am going to reset my phone too, just in case, take some backups tonight and reset. But @DarkCloudF you said the problem reappeared even after reset? Maybe it installed itself into the system so a factory reset did not remove it? If that is the case, then we got a whole new thing.
Please keep me updated here with your findings, I'm still using the phone as it is, I don't know how to go about this, if reset did not solve the problem, I will admit I'm not very tech savvy and this worries me to no end maybe I should just turn the phone off until I know more and reset.
SeaMonster26 said:
Thank God I found this thread! This same thing happened to me the night of the 17th, but the message appeared and disappeared so quickly for me to see that I only caught a vague glimpse of the word "attacker $..." and could not be sure. I still tried searching online and posting in a forum but came up with nothing. And the weirdest thing is even though this is a download, it does not appear in the downloads folder! I haven't reset my phone yet, as I thought I might have been wrong somehow and it was the regular Instant Apps download or something. I had the premium version of ESET active on my phone at the time, monitoring all downloads and apps and this one didn't even appear there. None of the other scanners I later downloaded found anything either.
At least now I know I'm not going crazy and this indeed happened. I wonder if this had anything to do with the recent Facebook security breaches and server outages.
I am going to reset my phone too, just in case, take some backups tonight and reset. But @DarkCloudF you said the problem reappeared even after reset? Maybe it installed itself into the system so a factory reset did not remove it? If that is the case, then we got a whole new thing.
Please keep me updated here with your findings, I'm still using the phone as it is, I don't know how to go about this, if reset did not solve the problem, I will admit I'm not very tech savvy and this worries me to no end maybe I should just turn the phone off until I know more and reset.
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Dear SeaMonster26
I did a reset and after i installed the facebook app the same thing happened again then i reinstalled the official firmware for my device using odin then updated all the apps but not facebook and kept monitoring my device for two or more hours and nothing happened then i updated facebook and waited more also nothing happened but after i signed into facebook using the facebookapp it happened again i sent a message to the facebook support but they didn't reply
The last thing i did was that i updated my device to the latest version of the official firmware (for me it's android 7.0) and updated the facebookapp then from the settings->apps->show system apps i disabled the facebook app manager and the facebook app installer
Then i signed into facebook using the app that was 2 days ago and untill now i didn't see that message again i'm not sure if the problem is gone this way but i think the manager or the installer are responsible for this
You can try disabling those two apps as i did after you reset your device and check if it reappears
I'm still trying to figure this out i hope this would help you
Best regards
DarkCloudF
DarkCloudF said:
DarkCloudF
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also see
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/security/malware-infection-network-attack-using-t3870139

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