The question as it says. :cyclops:
Varun Redd said:
The question as it says. :cyclops:
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I don't think so, we just have to take care with the app we install, mainly the outside Google Play.
Basacly every app that does not require root will not kill your device
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If you are not rooted, no need at all. An app won't have SuperUser permissions to run so it won't cause any real damage apart from eating RAM or sending random text messages.
If you are rooted, just install SuperSU or SuperUser. If a fishy looking app asks for Root Access, Deny It. You'll be good.
Its not really necessary.. just be sure of what apps you are downloading and installing.. Most antivirus apps tend to drain a lot of battery too - so its better to not install any antivirus on your phone...
Ty guys! Anyway they are supposed to eat RAM
Disable root, don't put apk's on system and use privacy guard and you are done
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i keep on getting these types of notifications and im concerned if they may be a virus, although i know viruses on phones are i guess rare compared to computers... anybody else get these? what are they?
Its just an intrusive form of advertisements. Try removing apps you installed when this started.
If you are worried of it being a virus, download an antivirus. I use avast. It is free on the playstore.
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perri.etb said:
Its just an intrusive form of advertisements. Try removing apps you installed when this started.
If you are worried of it being a virus, download an antivirus. I use avast. It is free on the playstore.
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i forgot to mention that i installed an ad blocker script using rom toolbox and have downloaded an antivirus and scanned my phone but it said it had no viruses, so it seems odd to me that ive taken these steps and these notifications still go through
Trying using Lookout Ad Network Detector to find the app that's sending these advertisements. I've used this app on my phone and it worked.
rcheung28 said:
Trying using Lookout Ad Network Detector to find the app that's sending these advertisements. I've used this app on my phone and it worked.
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tried it, hopefully the ads will stop, thanks!
download " Ad blocker
m_reyna_16 said:
tried it, hopefully the ads will stop, thanks!
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After the Lookout app scans your phone, it should tell you which apps on your phone are sending these ads. In order for the ads to stop coming you have to uninstall those apps.
hello guys
does somebody knows how to disable apps from auto starting? my phone is rooted and i tried autostarts from google play but it doesn't work or detect my apps. sorry for my wrong grammar or if i posted on a wrong tread thanks
You cannot.
Delete the app that you don't use.
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gm007 said:
You cannot.
Delete the app that you don't use.
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may i ask why? or is it no apps to stop apps from auto starting in xperia z ? sorry for a newbie question
paulkhim said:
may i ask why? or is it no apps to stop apps from auto starting in xperia z ? sorry for a newbie question
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I don't know why,android is like that.
There is many processes that will start automatically even if you stop them.
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It's so annoying seeing 15+ system apps running, although it's nothing compared to TouchWiz ! :laugh:
But yeah disable them using Chef's Freezer, App Quarantine or Titanium.
23Six said:
It's so annoying seeing 15+ system apps running, although it's nothing compared to TouchWiz ! :laugh:
But yeah disable them using Chef's Freezer, App Quarantine or Titanium.
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i guess i have to freeze them for now till a good app comes out .
paulkhim said:
hello guys
does somebody knows how to disable apps from auto starting? my phone is rooted and i tried autostarts from google play but it doesn't work or detect my apps. sorry for my wrong grammar or if i posted on a wrong tread thanks
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There's some apps which normally can do this, Autorun Manager, Autostart Manager in ROM Toolbox and few other. Unfortunately none of them works on Xperia ROM. Something in the Sony ROM prevent app from reading receivers.
Edit : started a new thread in XZ section, but looks like nobody care : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212544
I wanted to offer a reward via paypal for the one who find a solution but need people to contribute with me few $ to motivate devs...
babylonbwoy said:
There's some apps which normally can do this, Autorun Manager, Autostart Manager in ROM Toolbox and few other. Unfortunately none of them works on Xperia ROM. Something in the Sony ROM prevent app from reading receivers.
Edit : started a new thread in XZ section, but looks like nobody care : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212544
I wanted to offer a reward via paypal for the one who find a solution but need people to contribute with me few $ to motivate devs...
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i found an app called greenify in the apps store . its for rooted device and it hibernates the app so it wont auto start at boot , but it can only disable user apps not system apps. works good for now.
Do you use anything? If so, what? I'm using Avast. Good, bad, something better?
I don't use any antivirus. I don't think that it is necessary, I download once a month any well known antivirus like avast and run the virus scan. Antiviruses only consumes a lot of ram.
you just download and install app thr google play. you don't need antivirus
Viruses can infiltrate your device in many more ways than just apps from Google Play. But it is interesting nonetheless that very few see any value of having any protection.
Most studies on Android and antivirus programs have pretty much shown that they're useless. You're much more likely to have problems from permissions that are built in to legitimate apps than you are from a virus or trojan.
Andoid is basically omune to viruses becuase it is based on linux ! So u use antivirus for nothing!! It is tottaly useless and also the apps of antivirus are controlled by ram and cpu and pgone memory so if u where to het a virus your antivirus couldnt do shi*
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I use Avast as well, mostly because of the free anti-theft features. I have never had much trouble, although sometimes it picks up false positives. This is usually fixed quickly.
I used to have Avast as well. But now I switch to free Chinese app called LBE Security Master, man it awesome.
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Actually you are wrong in saying that Linux is omune to viruses, it just happens that no one targets Linux since its much harder to penetrate due to tight security measures. In the last month there were 48 apps removed from the play store which were infected with malware. Of which a few had been collecting personal data for up to 6 months. I will agree though that antivirus is not of much use anyhow and it only allows down your phone tremendously. But just because your downloading from the play store does not guarantee all apps are virus free. Remember to publish an app is very easy and almost anyone could do it.
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I said "basically omune" not omune! Just to be clear! Im very aware of the security of linux!
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kdartigliere said:
Ok, I stand corrected as you did say "basically". I was not by any means trying to put your comment down as I she with you that it is kind of pointless to have antivirus on Android. I only wanted to make others aware of the fact that just because it's the play store doesn't mean you're guaranteed safety. I would personally never run any kind antivirus on Android. Shoot first thing I do when I get a new phone is remove all the crap bloatware and minimize the heck out of my roms.
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Its fine no probs, I agree that playstore is full of vulnerable apps that have permission to see all your personal stuff, thats where app store on iphone is better than android! But no antivirus can help with that. Regards
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i used to use Avast also but removed it after doping some research. Personally i think that I don't need an antivirus program on mine, but that's just me. Since Android is based on Linux i think it is very safe against virus's. There are very very little Linux malware exists in the wild. Malware for Windows on the other hand is extremely common. Usually if I'm side loading an app i scan it with my computer first before i install it on my phone or tablet. Here's a link i found about Android and viruses. http://www.howtogeek.com/129896/htg-explains-does-your-android-phone-need-an-antivirus/
Avast and Armor for Android. No one av will catch everything.
Never ever leave your privacy and security up to someone else.
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i use kaspersky tablet security.
its quite good :good:
RATTL3R said:
Avast and Armor for Android. No one av will catch everything.
Never ever leave your privacy and security up to someone else.
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i use kaspersky tablet security.
its quite good :good:
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Regards
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WHO BUMPED THIS THREAD
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:silly:
Regards
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No one mentioned Zoner.
I just did.
Good.
Pp. Cyclops
I used to use with varying degrees of success TB to freeze or even uninstall stuff.
I 'uninstalled' the other day g+, Facebook, and other similar things, they are back..
Might it be the TB doesn't work on this device?
Thanks
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I used to use with varying degrees of success TB to freeze or even uninstall stuff.
I 'uninstalled' the other day g+, Facebook, and other similar things, they are back..
Might it be the TB doesn't work on this device?
Thanks
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You have to flash a kernel that supports write access to the system partition, or create a flashable zip to remove the systems apps, or.remove.them via adb.
The stock kernel doesnt support write access so any changes you make are reverted on reboot.
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Great, thanks!
I think I have heard this one awhile ago, forgot about it.
I would like to keep it close to stock, is there a kernel that, say, only grants the write access to system?
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millicent said:
I used to use with varying degrees of success TB to freeze or even uninstall stuff.
I 'uninstalled' the other day g+, Facebook, and other similar things, they are back..
Might it be the TB doesn't work on this device?
Thanks
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Apps > All > and disable/enable apps if u cannot uninstall them.
it won't remove it completely but reduce size of app alot
x102x96x said:
Apps > All > and disable/enable apps if u cannot uninstall them.
it won't remove it completely but reduce size of app alot
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Thanks, didn't know about this option, hope disabled things stay that way.
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So just rooted using pingpong and am wondering if you guys can tell me which apps and services to uninstall or disable. Thanks.
why would you root your phone if you didnt have some specific reasons to?
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why would you root your phone if you didnt have some specific reasons to?
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Couldn't have said it better myself.
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I don't know which app to disable but Adaway should be one of the first things you install if you hate ads
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wase4711 said:
why would you root your phone if you didnt have some specific reasons to?
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He didn't ask why he should root. He asked for specific apps & services that are safe to disable.
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He didn't ask why he should root. He asked for specific apps & services that are safe to disable.
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Ya, i think some people confuse the English language. I'm sure he has or had plenty of reason to root but he's asking a basic question on what apps to freeze, or what bloat can he uninstall. Don't hate on him cause he did not trip his Knox counter and you did! Lol J/k guys! My Knox counter is tripped too! But I prefer an unlocked bootloader myself...
For adaway and greenify. I'm just asking which apps or services are safe to disable.
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For adaway and greenify. I'm just asking which apps or services are safe to disable.
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I Gennify any app that has "Gcm" next to it that I don't want push notifications for. For example, don't hibernate espn if you want espn to push your teams score or something.