Beware malicious emails - Nexus 5 General

I just received this email from my wife (which her account seems hacked she's a iPhone user)
Linking me to a website that wants to download an app.
Name of apk
security.Update.Patch.apk
According to this http://www.techhive.com/article/254918/notcompatible_android_trojan_what_you_need_to_know.html
So be on the look out in your mail and not download anything or click on any links. Even from trusted emails.
Mods if this is in the wrong section key me know. Thank you
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I think this is a ploy for you to install there software

got-petrol said:
I think this is a ploy for you to install there software
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No ploy. Just putting the info out. As you can see by my info. Been on XDA for a couple years with plenty of devices. Just trying to put the that out. That website leads to info about the Trojan. Which I almost downloaded last night.
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Dang ...I got that email to as well ...crazy part is they used my yahoo account to send to my entire contact list ...had to blast off a crazy message not to download or install and I've been hacked
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2014 and still using yahoo. Come on guys! My sisters yahoo account got compromised as well.
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Lol I don't think @got-petrol was saying you @kidrobot52 are a ploy, yet this is a ploy by Lookout Mobile Security to get u to use their crapware
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Malicious emails
got-petrol said:
I think this is a ploy for you to install there software
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I got that email twice. And it’s not a ploy.
Its just try to pull out my information.
DON'T INSTALL IT I HAD BAD EXPERIENCE.
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email from android team

"Android Team [email protected] μέσω google.com
Google and Samsung have partnered to bring you Nexus S, a pure Google experience phone. Learn more:
* Register your Nexus S for access to premium support from Samsung
* Visit our Nexus S Help page for a full list of help resources
* Watch Nexus S on our YouTube channel
Once registered, you can contact Samsung directly at +1 855-EZ2NEXUSS (+1 855-392-6398) for support.
Sign up to to receive updates and promotions about Nexus S.
Enjoy!
The Android Team at Google
Google, Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
We sent you this one-time welcome message because you recently purchased a Nexus S phone."
i have accept that email and i wonder...
firstly why does an email like this came to me when i have never buy nexus S
ok it might be a spam email or someone used my username?
is there any chance that android team is sending you an email?
;24734071 said:
I think that this is a fake email, but however is much strange why for send to you a fake email someone have your adress and not is good.
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Exactly what I thought too.!!!!
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;24757894 said:
However i think that if you have open the email from mobile not there a problems why not there a virus for the mobile as on computer and then without the your authorization one virus not can enter in the system, instead if you have open the email from computer mmm not is good and i suggest to you of scan the computer with one antivirus.
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Indeed phones don't have virus but can carry them.
I have opened it from my pc. There weren't any attached files, but the email contains a few links, of course I haven't put them on my post and of course I haven't click them. Anyway i have done a scan I found nothing....
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I have a feeling this is defo fake.
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this is fake, if you have not bought a nexus, and "they" sent you a email about "your" nexus, this is fake.
Have you called the numbers?
ross231 said:
this is fake, if you have not bought a nexus, and "they" sent you a email about "your" nexus, this is fake.
Have you called the numbers?
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No for two reasons
first the number it is not in my country so the payment is high
And second why should I?!
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Post your leaked info here about 4.2 Nexus 7 dump/build

Hey guy's! It's your OMG! guy again with a push for togetherness upon the none official leaked 4.2 Nexus 7 leaked dump/build that our famous developers can get there hands on to cook up and serve to us impatient yet hungry flashers. There's already been leaked apps from 4.2 so this means we all could be just moments away from a very stable leaked build...good luck and droid droid droid happy flashings!
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All I really want is this profile setup
so I can finally look at porn without deleting history for once lol jk..maybe
afrojoc said:
All I really want is this profile setup
so I can finally look at porn without deleting history for once lol jk..maybe
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Huh?
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With individual protected profiles, a family can share a tablet and not see other's settings, history, email, etc.
LOVE ME PLEASE said:
Huh?
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Lol...I get it now! Isn't there a Nexus 4 leak? Hope we are next!!!
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was emailed my themer beta code today, anyone else get theirs?

ill be playing with this all night...can anyone share some tips or tricks they've found out already? ill definately post what i find...
http://mycolorscreen.com/spiral777/
lol! I've still have over 110k people waiting ahead of me on the list.
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Yeah I love mycolorscreen, was lucky enough to catch the sign up on its first day
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spiral777 said:
Yeah I love mycolorscreen, was lucky enough to catch the sign up on its first day
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Still waiting for the code.. about 80K people ahead of me..
hasta_guy said:
Still waiting for the code.. about 80K people ahead of me..
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I just signed up and there's 118k in front of me...:crying:
i got mine and it simply rox!!!
spiral777 said:
ill be playing with this all night...can anyone share some tips or tricks they've found out already? ill definately post what i find...
http://mycolorscreen.com/spiral777/
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What exactly is that and why is it so popular
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if you're interested in themer you might want to try this...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buzzpia.aqua.launcher
i just got my code.is there anyway to download more themes other than from the app cus theres only a handful
They just release them as they are available... Check out buzz launcher
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This code will work 40,000 times: MSTRCD. Was tweeted by @themerApp about 30 minutes ago.
MrSmith317 said:
I just signed up and there's 118k in front of me...:crying:
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there are unlocked codes available now for it.
as asked above, what exactly is this?
I used themer solidly for maybe a day total before uninstalling it. Its a great concept in terms of making a phone look different from stock but it completely fails in ease of use. I don't use social or shopping apps but over half the themes have a folder for those. And deleting either folder kind of kills the look. Also, that weather widget almost never shows the actual temperature. No matter how my times I reopen the app, it refuses to update.
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Nexus 5 Releasing today ..

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any proof?
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varshil said:
any proof?
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Nope, he's talking out of his @$$
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Can't wait ...
rathore4u said:
3. Nexus 5 will come with 4.3 first and then will be updated to 4.4 later.
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How/why this?!...
Oher sources claim that it comes with 4.4.0 and will get update to 4.4.1 (with 50 or 100GB Google Drive offer) straight after activation!
varshil said:
any proof?
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Why do you need, proof? Its probably friend of the friends friend, who was in the taxi and spoke to driver who gave a ride to the guy who's friend works in google.
One again please post your "information" on the main N5 thread.
Awaiting proof from you side...
BUT check this out
xorti said:
Why do you need, proof? Its probably friend of the friends friend, who was in the taxi and spoke to driver who gave a ride to the guy who's friend works in google.
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Too much leaked rumors to trust everybody
subxero123 said:
Nope, he's talking out of his @$$
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Haha.. @op before posting or making a new thread, just make sure that you have a proof. Otherwise only fools will believe u.
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vygi said:
How/why this?!...
Oher sources claim that it comes with 4.4.0 and will get update to 4.4.1 (with 50 or 100GB Google Drive offer) straight after activation!
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This.
Ships with 4.4 will get update prompt first boot asking to upgrade to 4.4.1.
subxero123 said:
Nope, he's talking out of his @$$
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Haha loled when I read this
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There's a distinctive smell hanging around this. I call bulls**t. Give us a reliable source and I'll happily believe you to some degree.
Think this is just OP looking for some attention..
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Yup, agree with u!
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Any timings?
Oli1122 said:
There's a distinctive smell hanging around this. I call bulls**t. Give us a reliable source and I'll happily believe you to some degree.
Think this is just OP looking for some attention..
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Mods...
Can you please delete or lock this thread. My mistake i tried to share with community. I have enough attention in Sensation forum dont need more.
varshil said:
Haha.. @op before posting or making a new thread, just make sure that you have a proof. Otherwise only fools will believe u.
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He has 3 that believed him.
rathore4u said:
I work for a big media company which has got more than 15 apps in Play Store. Most of the apps are in Top recommendations from Play Store.
Our business works closely with Google and we had issues when 4.3 was released. So Google gave us a heads up. Some people from our office are going to Google as well for testing on new device and Android OS.
I cant go into names.
If people don't like it i would suggest don't reply.
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Thank you, maybe you should have mentioned this in the original post? there have been way too many attention seekers on this forum with completely unfounded claims. As it goes with this information I believe you.
rathore4u said:
Mods...
Can you please delete or lock this thread. My mistake i tried to share with community. I have enough attention in Sensation forum dont need more.
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Thank you for sharing this information. Honestly we do care and are very greatful for it, its just we needed that little bit more info on the source, as you may have seen its very easy for people to just claim they know things and post them publically and with tensions running so high as we are very happy about the device I feel many of us jumped to conclusions.
Yea, there have been many rumours about the release in the past which makes us difficult to believe on any1
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If anyone was wondering the deleted posts are as follows..
Nexus 5 released today
Available for sale on the play store tomorrow
Will be released with android 4.3
Will upgrade to android 4.4 after release
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Second post
I work for a big media company which has got more than 15 apps in Play Store. Most of the apps are in Top recommendations from Play Store.
Our business works closely with Google and we had issues when 4.3 was released. So Google gave us a heads up. Some people from our office are going to Google as well for testing on new device and Android OS.
I cant go into names.
If people don't like it i would suggest don't reply.
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rathore4u said:
Mods...
Can you please delete or lock this thread. My mistake i tried to share with community. I have enough attention in Sensation forum dont need more.
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Take a chill pill, please.
My suggestion, dont use safe terms like:
"I work for a big media company"
"I cant go into names"
"If people don't like it i would suggest don't reply"
It sounds very fishy and not very convincing
FYI, there are haters everywhere

Method to make Google Opinion Rewards work outside USA (Anywhere)

First sorry for my bad English ,,, please forgive me.
Note: I upload video on YouTube for this method. please see it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm7fUGtxhkk
this method for all devices not just Nexus 4, but because I have Nexus 4 I post the method here.
I have a method to make Google Opinion Rewards work for all country … first you need to install from play two app : Fake GPS and another app Psiphon for VPN
1. Go to developer menu in setting and enable Allow mock locations
2. Go to Location access and disable Wi-Fi & mobile network location
3. Open Fake GPS and chose anywhere in USA but I recommended chose New Jersey because the Psiphon will get you IP in this location then press Set Location
4. Open Psiphon then chose Tunnel whole Device then go to option and chose united states from Select region and lock for Tunnel whole Device to sure you are enable it then press start
5. Now you need to create new Google account to create US account ,,, go to setting then add account then chose Google and continue
6. After you created us account open Google play then switch to new account ,,, the US market will open ,,, install Google Opinion Rewards and if you already download it please remove it before install it
7. Open Google Opinion Rewards and chose new Google account then wait ,,, the app will open … continue with survey and input 08205 for zip code
8. After that you will receive new survey and after that you will get first dollar
9. After that you can close Fake GPS and Psiphon , and you can enable Wi-Fi & mobile network location if you want.
In attached file screenshot from my mobile to approve I get 1$ and the method is work
Best Regards
A lot of work for a few measly play bucks, but nice job.
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I can't get it to work IN the U.S.
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GuyIncognito721 said:
A lot of work for a few measly play bucks, but nice job.
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I've made $8 in a week for 2 minutes of my time.... Its worth it
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Neat guide... Imma give it a try some time in the near future.
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This method require NY credit card details or we can purchase with the credit directly
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I managed to get Rewards app to work with Tunnel Bear VPN as well, just used 90210 as zip code.
In terms of more surveys, can this work without vpn etc?
Oh, you only get Play money
meh
Does this usually happen?
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GuyIncognito721 said:
A lot of work for a few measly play bucks, but nice job.
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Thank you sir ... but why you don't need free money .
jonslice said:
I can't get it to work IN the U.S.
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Strange ,,, In US if you connect your device with US Google account , you don' need this method ,,, the app will work 100%
laker666 said:
I've made $8 in a week for 2 minutes of my time.... Its worth it
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Wow ,,, Congratulation ... I still wait second Survey !
TToivanen said:
Neat guide... Imma give it a try some time in the near future.
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Thank you sir.
xzr3b0rnzx said:
This method require NY credit card details or we can purchase with the credit directly
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No ... you don't need credit card ... you will pay fro google play direct from app
browngeek said:
I managed to get Rewards app to work with Tunnel Bear VPN as well, just used 90210 as zip code.
In terms of more surveys, can this work without vpn etc?
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Really I don't know ... just yesterday the app work with me ... until now i don't receive any survey.
Roastmeat said:
Oh, you only get Play money
meh
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Yes,,, buy app or any things from Google play ( free)
shalom06 said:
Does this usually happen?
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No ,,, you mistake in the method ... or maybe you don't ... just wait few hours ... and tell me if you receive survey
thedark1979 said:
No ,,, you mistake in the method ... or maybe you don't ... just wait few hours ... and tell me if you receive survey
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I did exactly as planned it showed a dummy survey with no pay . answered that it showed problem sending your answers, after that haven't recieved a new survey with payment
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Is there a way to use existing account?
Having the same issue on my nexus 5
shalom06 said:
Does this usually happen?
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shalom06 said:
I did exactly as planned it showed a dummy survey with no pay . answered that it showed problem sending your answers, after that haven't recieved a new survey with payment
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Same with me, got error on sending survey results.
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shalom06 said:
I did exactly as planned it showed a dummy survey with no pay . answered that it showed problem sending your answers, after that haven't recieved a new survey with payment
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strange ... please do that again ... if same problem ,,, I thing Google found solution for this method.
gani.slimshady said:
Is there a way to use existing account?
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maybe if you have US account ,,, if your account not US you will enter to Google wallet and add visa with US address
F0l3ert said:
Having the same issue on my nexus 5
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strange ... please do that again ... if same problem ,,, I thing Google found solution for this method.
browngeek said:
Same with me, got error on sending survey results.
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strange ... please do that again ... if same problem ,,, I thing Google found solution for this method.
But if I buy an app with this new account it won't be bound to your main account will it?
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Neefy said:
But if I buy an app with this new account it won't be bound to your main account will it?
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but you can use the app on your device normally without any problem.
method worked fine for me , hopefully i will receive more surveys in the future.
did you receive any new ones?
nonione said:
method worked fine for me , hopefully i will receive more surveys in the future.
did you receive any new ones?
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So far no further surveys.

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