Hi all..just wanted to check if this app is shady or not? https://tmwhatsapp.net/
I wouldn't trust it but that's just me.
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Hi all..just wanted to check if this app is shady or not? https://tmwhatsapp.net/
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I can barely stomach giving access to all my personal info to Meta. But at least it's encrypted, audited and somewhat bound by law.
Giving the same access to some random dev would be something I personally wouldn't do. His intentions may be good, but the reverse could be true as well.
Would you be comfortable using a "modded" banking app (say TM HDFC or TM ICICI)? Treat this app the same way and go with whatever your answer to that question is.
My Frank opinion: Avoid using the app.
You are absolutely right and it was stupid of me asking about it here. There was some chat about the app online that piqued my interest hence the question. A YouTuber even talked about such a modded app online....Anyways... thanks for the opinion
I use WhatsApp plus since 7 years without any problem but I highly recommend using
This dude's version he never disappointed me
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Swipe SCP said:
I use WhatsApp plus since 7 years without any problem but I highly recommend using
This dude's version he never disappointed me
Official | Download Aero Apps
down.whatsaero.com
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Hmmmm...isn't this a modded version too?
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Hmmmm...isn't this a modded version too?
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Yes it is I thought you wanted a modded version
naaah...i dropped the idea...it's risky enough for Meta to have my personal data...I can't even imagine what would happen if I start using a modded snooping app!
I use AeroWA for secondary number
amirage said:
Hi all..just wanted to check if this app is shady or not? https://tmwhatsapp.net/
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all modded apps are risky
Always run virus scan on .apk files (e.g. virustotal) before manually installing them..........
elmor0 said:
Always run virus scan on .apk files (e.g. virustotal) before manually installing them..........
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The app may not necessarily have viruses in them but their code may be so borked that the app in itself will be malicious.
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Hi there!
Well, I think that question is clearly given...
So what do you think?
i think no need !!
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Hi there!
Well, I think that question is clearly given...
So what do you think?
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I think it's good to have.
Not really useful. Android is Linux and AFAIK Linux don't have any real security problems. If you always download from Market, then you won't worry about malicious apps, as Market always puts a check on such apps.
If you not installing every APK or browsing malicious websites, etc you shouldn't need for AV software. Plus, it would increase battery consumption.
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Not really useful. Android is Linux and AFAIK Linux don't have any real security problems. If you always download from Market, then you won't worry about malicious apps, as Market always puts a check on such apps.
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Common misconception, that Linux doesn't have viruses. It's just not efficient to attack those several percent users.
I find it useless at the moment. Maybe there will be a need to have one but not at this time.
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I find it useless at the moment. Maybe there will be a need to have one but not at this time.
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Pretty much says it nicely!
I use AVG but not for virus security but as locator for lost phone
Useless, i think you only need to be cerful what app you give su permision. Without root acces no harm can be done.
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I use AVG but not for virus security but as locator for lost phone
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Me too.
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Really good apps is this - Bitdefender Mobile Security
I think android does not need anti virus program.. it only slows it :/
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I think android does not need anti virus program.. it only slows it :/
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Considering back in March, 58 apps were removed from the Market that contained malicious payloads, it probably doesn't hurt to have an AV program installed just in case.
Google reckoned up to 120,000 devices may have been infected by these apps before they were removed.
I believe apps were removed from market for violating copyright.. Mp3 music downloader was a good app
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This morning I got a notification from my McAfee Mobile Security app telling me it found a potential threat on my sd card. The notification led me to one of my CWM backup .tar files, so I dismissed the notification and told the app to take no action. I just decided to take another look at my backups and realized that McAfee had gutted every single one of my .tar files. The files are still there, just empty.
I've been using McAfee for over 6 months now with no problems. Must have been a recent update. Back to Lookout.....
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This morning I got a notification from my McAfee Mobile Security app telling me it found a potential threat on my sd card. The notification led me to one of my CWM backup .tar files, so I dismissed the notification and told the app to take no action. I just decided to take another look at my backups and realized that McAfee had gutted every single one of my .tar files. The files are still there, just empty.
I've been using McAfee for over 6 months now with no problems. Must have been a recent update. Back to Lookout.....
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That sucks. I hate how McAfee takes control even on the computer. I used them once on a new computer and had absolutely no control over anything it did so dumped it and never went back. I've been using NetQuin on my phone and ZoneAlarm on my computer.
Been using AVG myself since my annual sub to Lookout expired a few months back. It's been doing fine for me.
I am one of the few people that likes McAfee. I use the antivirus software and online backup on my computers and never had a problem of any kind. Made sense to me to try the mobile product. It worked great too until today.
I started using McAfee when I stopped using blur based roms since I wanted the ability to wipe remotely. Can you do that on either NetQuin or AVG. Lookout can do it, but that would be another $30.
I used avast for a while. You could give that a go. It was quite good, not very intrusive and doesn't have a noticeable effect on performance. :thumbup:
Since doing a factory reset on my phone I haven't bothered reinstalling it as I don't feel it's necessary for my needs.
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upndwn4par said:
I started using McAfee when I stopped using blur based roms since I wanted the ability to wipe remotely. Can you do that on either NetQuin or AVG. Lookout can do it, but that would be another $30.
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I haven't seen remote wipe ability with AVG. The annual fee is why I stopped using Lookout.
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upndwn4par said:
I am one of the few people that likes McAfee. I use the antivirus software and online backup on my computers and never had a problem of any kind. Made sense to me to try the mobile product. It worked great too until today.
I started using McAfee when I stopped using blur based roms since I wanted the ability to wipe remotely. Can you do that on either NetQuin or AVG. Lookout can do it, but that would be another $30.
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NetQuin probably offers it for the premium service as well, but the free version does have an antitheft mode. If someone tries to change the sim card out then it notifies a number you select when setting it up. Also has online backup of contacts which is another feature I use alot in case google doesn't work between new roms.
Sounds like they are all the same (like most apps) - you get some features for free and you pay for the really good features. I'll be back on a blur based rom until official ICS comes out, so I'll just keep using the free version of Lookout.
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Sounds like they are all the same (like most apps) - you get some features for free and you pay for the really good features. I'll be back on a blur based rom until official ICS comes out, so I'll just keep using the free version of Lookout.
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Lookout has always been good to me.
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upndwn4par said:
Sounds like they are all the same (like most apps) - you get some features for free and you pay for the really good features. I'll be back on a blur based rom until official ICS comes out, so I'll just keep using the free version of Lookout.
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Found thru firefox addons that remote locates, sounds alarm and wipes data FOR FREE. Called TrustGo and I'm using it now. So far so good, but obviously I haven't come across anything that sends a red flag. See if it will work for your needs. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustgo.security
I will check that out. Thanks!
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Found thru firefox addons that remote locates, sounds alarm and wipes data FOR FREE. Called TrustGo and I'm using it now. So far so good, but obviously I haven't come across anything that sends a red flag. See if it will work for your needs. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustgo.security
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TrustGo is pretty solid and it came as an add-on for Dolphin HD. On top of security, I use to to save my caller logs/SMS/etc. to a cloud when switching between roms.
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TrustGo is pretty solid and it came as an add-on for Dolphin HD. On top of security, I use to to save my caller logs/SMS/etc. to a cloud when switching between roms.
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Oops, yes I did find it thru dolphin. Not firefox. Thanx for reminding me.
That's even better, Dolphin is my preferred browser.
P.S. You just hit 100 "Thanks".
pre4speed said:
Oops, yes I did find it thru dolphin. Not firefox. Thanx for reminding me.
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Avast has the ability to do remote wipes
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That's even better, Dolphin is my preferred browser.
P.S. You just hit 100 "Thanks".
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Woohoo! I'm glad I've been able to help so many from my measly little mind.
Perhaps I am entirely blind, but what is the purpose of anti-virus apps on android in the first place?
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Perhaps I am entirely blind, but what is the purpose of anti-virus apps on android in the first place?
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Remote locate, lock, and wipe!
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Perhaps I am entirely blind, but what is the purpose of anti-virus apps on android in the first place?
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What upndwn4par said and also there are alot of malicious apps making their way to download, plus its good for web browsing on your phone. Facecrap is still known as being the easiest way to get viruses and most people use that on their phone daily. So its a good idea to have some sort of antivirus on your phone as you would your computer.
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Remote locate, lock, and wipe!
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Ahh, ok makes sense now
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pre4speed said:
What upndwn4par said and also there are alot of malicious apps making their way to download, plus its good for web browsing on your phone. Facecrap is still known as being the easiest way to get viruses and most people use that on their phone daily. So its a good idea to have some sort of antivirus on your phone as you would your computer.
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Yeah, that stands to reason - I was unaware that there are malicious apps still out in the wild... ok
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As the title says, I want to disable as much of the bloatware as possible with out harming any system functions.
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Here
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0AqTvctlW89DtdC1qVUlLeVFTV3ZOdUtDclpBdVRQOUE&pli=1
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Here
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Does this list assume you've rooted and flashed a different rom? I don't think touchwiz home is safe to disable if you're stock.
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Does this list assume you've rooted and flashed a different rom? I don't think touchwiz home is safe to disable if you're stock.
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Its a list ( more than one on that post ) of apps that can be removed .
Stock and non rooted it does not apply apart from you could use it as a guide to some of the apps .
No root = No XDA .
jje
JJEgan said:
Its a list ( more than one on that post ) of apps that can be removed .
Stock and non rooted it does not apply apart from you could use it as a guide to some of the apps .
No root = No XDA .
jje
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Did you literally just imply that if you don't root you shouldn't be using xda? I see no disclaimer anywhere claiming this is a root only forum...
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Did you literally just imply that if you don't root you shouldn't be using xda? I see no disclaimer anywhere claiming this is a root only forum...
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No it does not say it anywhere on this forum but same is the case with "This Forum is only for those who can read", it is no where in the forum rules. But it is assumed.
Similarly, this forum is based on development, which again means that you will have to work with system files which in turn means that you need to have root access..
Most of the tools, methods, guides on this forum are for root users.
And this is what JJ meant. I hope I made it very clear.
100% correct zoot1.
No root = no development = no XDA .
Sure you can join XDA and not root but you are very limited in what you can achieve .
Also the questions asked often get an answer that presumes the user has rooted .
jje
Good luck
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As the title says, I want to disable as much of the bloatware as possible with out harming any system functions.
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Well, basically, there is only one way to do this properly. Everything, that looks suspicious, in that manor, like (eg.g. In my case) HRS hotels..
Not Samsung, don't need it, gone.
Or: GMail, Google app. Belongs to Android. Keeping it..
I'd say, create a backup, just in case, then try it out, but as slow as you can and not just: This, this, this.. and ohh.. I know! This can go, to!
And infact you just deleted the csc.. just be carfefull!
And if something goes wrong, who cares? You created a backup As long as you backup your stff, before mucking around, with your system files, you're pretty much fine!
I learnt to do this sort of stuff, by thinking: It's AOSP, I've got the stuff on my PC and I'm really nosy! Let's do this, this.. Oh... wiat. Wait if.. Oh, who cares!
Just be a daredevil, don't be afraid, to mod your phone. Always do a backup (NAND, or ADB) and you're fine, like I said
Happy daring!
familyguy59 said:
Well, basically, there is only one way to do this properly. Everything, that looks suspicious, in that manor, like (eg.g. In my case) HRS hotels..
Not Samsung, don't need it, gone.
Or: GMail, Google app. Belongs to Android. Keeping it..
I'd say, create a backup, just in case, then try it out, but as slow as you can and not just: This, this, this.. and ohh.. I know! This can go, to!
And infact you just deleted the csc.. just be carfefull!
And if something goes wrong, who cares? You created a backup As long as you backup your stff, before mucking around, with your system files, you're pretty much fine!
I learnt to do this sort of stuff, by thinking: It's AOSP, I've got the stuff on my PC and I'm really nosy! Let's do this, this.. Oh... wiat. Wait if.. Oh, who cares!
Just be a daredevil, don't be afraid, to mod your phone. Always do a backup (NAND, or ADB) and you're fine, like I said
Happy daring!
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I'm not actually deleting anything, just using the disable function in ICS. Thank you very much for the feedback though. I did pretty much do what you said, trial and error. And if something goes wrong I can just enable the app again.
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First about touchwiz home, you also can disable it on unrooted stock, if you installed a third party launcher before like apex.
About trial and error and disabling, still be careful, if you disable something the system needs it could be your Rom gets unstable or won't boot when you reboot next time. At this case the rooted method is way better, because without you aren't able to backup or restore if something fails. Yes you can mess up more than without root, but it doesn't really matter, because you can backup your whole system.
Edit: ok, sry my fault, you indeed can't disable touchwiz home without root.
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I love to use interop tools' App Installer than the Built in one. But it would be appreciated if someone would use that interop tools' feature and make an App installer which would open .appx .appxbundle files.
Expecting positive reply ?
Yes, I'm already working on it. It's possible but no-one has been doing it. I'm really starting to wonder if there are that many developers in the Windows 10 forums. The site is called "xda-developers" but I'm seeing a lot more consumers than developers over here.
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Yes, I'm already working on it. It's possible but no-one has been doing it. I'm really starting to wonder if there are that many developers in the Windows 10 forums. The site is called "xda-developers" but I'm seeing a lot more consumers than developers over here.
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Wow... Is it like the App Installer in PC?
Device portal or a simple click does the same.
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Device portal or a simple click does the same.
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You can't see any progress or status on your phone though. Can get really frustrating when installing from an appx/appxbundle file sometimes.
Really?
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Really?
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That's by using the device portal. Install the appx/appxbundle manually on the phone. The app either appears on your app list or it doesn't.
So whats the point to install an app to help install another if already we have device portal?
augustinionut said:
So whats the point to install an app to help install another if already we have device portal?
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So you don't have to use device portal.
I bet you will use device portal stuff.
augustinionut said:
I bet you will use device portal stuff.
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What's your point? You know on android, you don't need computers to install apk's outside the store right? That's basically what we're trying to achieve other here. Remove the need for device portal so we can install apps faster.
Have you ever hear of WMAppPRHeader.xml ?
and, where from to install apps, if there is no one?
maruf8 said:
I love to use interop tools' App Installer than the Built in one. But it would be appreciated if someone would use that interop tools' feature and make an App installer which would open .appx .appxbundle files.
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Done. The thread is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/wi...mes/appx-appxbundle-installer-phones-t3669665
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I bet you will use device portal stuff.
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Lol, you didn't tell me you could also use device portal locally on phones by entering the address: "127.0.0.1". Oh well At least the app supports Dark theme!
With today's release, you won't ever have to touch Windows Device Portal to sideload apps ever again: https://forum.xda-developers.com/wi...mes/appx-appxbundle-installer-phones-t3669665
Hi,
is there a possibility to enable all apps for parallel usage?
In my case, I want to use Signal with 2 phone numbers and island is already in use for whatsapp-contact isolation.
Not really. Don't understand why tbh
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im pretty sure there is an xposed module that allows for this.
Thanks, how is the app validated if it is capable for this function?
Avalun said:
Thanks, how is the app validated if it is capable for this function?
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what do you mean by validated?
Ayit Boss Geez said:
what do you mean by validated?
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There must be a reason why telegram for example is in the list I can use and signal not.
So somewhat must check some criteria to decide if an app is valid for this option.
Avalun said:
There must be a reason why telegram for example is in the list I can use and signal not.
So somewhat must check some criteria to decide if an app is valid for this option.
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I pretty sure it doesn't. It's probably just a list of popular messaging / social apps that they created a very long time ago and haven't cares about it since then.
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The parallel apps just use another user profile and open it with a 2nd user account without the need of switching profiles.
They seem to be coded into the app and don't follow any special rules. Not sure if they can be edited though.
Sorry for resurrecting the thread. The edxposed module you need is OnePlus PA Extender
I developed an app to do this, you can try if you can read Chinese https://www.coolapk.com/apk/219386
daxiaamu said:
I developed an app to do this, you can try if you can read Chinese https://www.coolapk.com/apk/219386
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Hello sir. Does this app need phone to be rooted?
Thanks