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[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] D™:
Fake antivirus Trojan targets Android users

Fake antivirus Trojan targets Android users who scare easily (and don't understand Android)

Anyone out there remember all of those terrible pop-up trojan ads that used to claim to have detected a virus on your system as a way to download malware that would infect your PC and maybe even get you to hand over your credit card information? Well, it's back and it's on Android. Of course, if you're smart enough to realize 1) you don't need antivirus on Android if you stick with the Play Store or other trusted app store, and 2) you shouldn't sideload untrusted apps anyway, this scam won't be much of a worry.

The issue was found by Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web (which makes sense given that Russia is one of the top 3 most affected countries when it comes to Android malware, along with India and China). The Trojan shows itself as an in-app ad for anti-virus software, but if you open the link it will install a malicious app called Android.Fakealert.4.origin. From there, it will claim to detect viruses on your device, and try to convince you that your device has been compromised (which it has, but this app is the cause, not the solution). Eventually, the app will attempt to get you to hand over your credit card details in order to purchase full protection.

An old trick for a new market. Of course, as we mentioned, this shouldn't be much of a problem as long as people realize that the only way malware gets on Android is because users let it. If you don't sideload shady apps, you'll be fine. So, even if you don't have access to the Play Store, stick to trusted alternatives like GetJar or Slide ME and you should be okay.

Source: Phone arena
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Miss_informed#1:
My bug report was linked to me by me pressing for it to be sent by email. And after reading it for a while. The coding and everything changed. Saying that it was with my phone carriers and i was to be reported.. Best MIMES

Were a bunch of links connected with my pictures it supposedly downloaded.

Started listing random fake links that would be released in certain hours , minutes, seconds, sa said it was approved for camera and audio recording exploiting permissions. And started listing off my wifi adress. Email adress , and passwords. With links with all my apps and when it was going to exploit them through media or whatever. The bug report was through my android Lg setting so i thought it was safe. But my phone had been acting up. I downloaded a security app. It detected malicious malware on my device. So i deleted them. But in my download file there are a bunch of random number coded files that wont let me open them or delete them. All of this started after i had tried rooting myphone. I didnt finish rooting but the bug report did say they were reportinh me to dispatch or something. Im not familiar with any of these codes. And i was super scarrd while reading this bot report with crazy names such as deamer or something. And toward the end when it has an alarm clock wake lock thing posting times and links of exploited photos they would release, it said, i_am_ proc. Here to exploit and delete media.

I_am_ killing here to listen to audio and delete photos..and the list went on forever it seemed like with "threatening" indications..

Can someone please help me figure out what the hell is going on so i can see if this malware is actually still in my devise?
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] RAZLIČITA:
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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ju^ju:
Hi all,

I'm using the Oxygen ICS Rom (4.0.4) and had a short experience with JellyBelly on my Nexus S. As I noticed, there seems to be no more active development going on at the moment for both of them, is this true?

I'm, very pleased with the performance (smoothness) and especially the battery usage of the Oxygen ROM, I've never had such long battery times with any other ROM (JellyBelly was much worse in this regard, I suppose that primarily came from not being able to set preferred network to GSM permanently).

So has any one of you switched from Oxygen to another ROM with similar performance and battery usage that additionally is still developed and updated regularly? Short: Is there a actively maintained smooth and long-life Jelly Bean ROM for the Nexus S at the moment?

Thanks for your comments!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FirePoncho86:
I wanna know to, what's AdamG up to (aside from being a new dad)?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charchuck:
If you like Oxygen I'd recommend Rasbeanjelly. It's probably my second favorite ROM behind the stock one. It's got similar tweaks, is very stable, and rascarlo (the developer) is very active in developing it. People say that Trinity makes it better, but I don't really like or use the Trinity kernels so I can't comment.

If you'd want more tweaks I guess I'd recommend CyanogenMod, but it seems they've had some stability issues. I'm trying M2 on my phone right now to see if things are any better.

As far as what I run normally, I just use the official stock image from Google and root it. I've never run anything as stable as the stock ROM.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ju^ju:
CyanogenMod is overdone IMO.

I like the little Tweaks in Oxygen (Notification Drawer, Energy saving modifications) and it's rock stable. Stock ROMs are too, but they suck much more energy, I get at least 6h more runtime with Oxygen.

I will have a look at Raspbeanjelly, thanks!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SkyandDirt:
Rasbeanjelly. It's very fast and stable, just like Oxygen was. I recommend using the latest Trinity kernel with it basically for the OC, BLN, and BLD if your interested in those but if not Rasbeanjelly kernel is just fine.

Also if you want rom OTA's for it you should get GooManager. -It's under Euroskank
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ju^ju:
I flashed Rasbeanjelly yesterday and in fact, it seems very smooth and fast. Nevertheless it seems to consume much more energy than Oxygen ICS before (using the same kernel: thalamus).

Again, I can't set preferred network to GSM, I'm stuck on WCDMA preferred, which I assume makes a difference. Is there a solution for that problem? Is it related to the ROM?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charchuck:
Which _thalamus kernel are you using? I may be incorrect, but I think there were some issues with battery drain in some situations with idle2.

Did you notice any difference without using _thalamus's kernel?

I know almost nothing about networks, and never change them on my phone, so I won't be able to help much here. Are you able to set the network on the stock ROM?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ju^ju:
No, there is no difference with other kernels on JB, I'm using _thalamus 3.0.39-27JB. With the 3.0.39-27ICS I've had the best battery time yet.

To be honest, I've never been able to change the network permanently, but in Oxygen ICS "GSM auto" was selected by default (which I would like to have on the other ROMs also).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ksharks:
Hey all,

I've been trying to figure out whether my phone can be rooted/s-off.

From my understanding of processes I think I've screwed myself with an OTA but figured I would ask this anyways.

In my Hboot screen it claims I have HBoot- 1.12.0000 which from everything I've read has the ability to achieve S-off.

(My Hboot screen)

*** Locked ***

JEWEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBoot -1.12.0000

Radio -1.02.12.0427

OpenDSP -v25.1.0.32.0405

eMMC-boot

Apr 26 2012, 19:54:01

(End Hboot screen)

Now the problem comes in since I accepted the OTA that put my phone's version to 1.22.651.3 710RD

From what I've read I'll be unable to root without using HTC's dev system.

So my questions are these:

1. Can I achieve root without using HTC's system? (From what I've read the answer is no, but hey no harm in asking it’s the q&a section after all. XD )

2. If not can I use HTC's system can I still achieve S-off?

3. If not do you think there will be a chance to see a root that doesn't use HTC's method?

4. If I can still achieve S-off using HTC's system can I then revert my phone to a RUU of 1.22.651.1 and reroot it from there?

Bonus questions:

5. From what I've read it seems like I'm unable to use RUUs unless I'm already rooted/s-offed but I'll ask it anyways can I use a RUU to restore back to 1.22.651.1 without rooting or being s-offed?

6. Can I perform a factory reset on the phone to get the phone to revert to version 1.22.651.1? (I'm assuming no here or everyone would've done it already. XD)

7. If yes, can I then use the non-HTC system to root my phone followed by s-offing my phone?

Thank you for your time.

ksharks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
you should search the lazypanda thread to see if v1.22.651.3 will work or go to unlimited.io :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1737123
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] premo15:
If your hboot is 1.12 you're good to go for s-off. Weird that you still have 1.12 after taking the ota though. I'd say go ahead and go for it...the worst that could happen is it won't recognize your phone or you soft brick and have to run the unbricker. That happened to me but I was back up and running in a few minutes.

Once you're s-off, you can flash any base you want...and firmware as well. Just avoid flashing older firmware than what you're currently running since others have bricked from doing that.

If s-off doesn't work for you, you can still htc dev unlock and be able to flash roms and kernels from any base. You just won't be able to flash firmware. RegawMOD should do the trick, just make sure to read about when to manually reboot the phone if you decide to go that route.

Sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
yea man your good.. i see u got hboot 1.12. then u can s-off all day!! read up in the lazy panda thread easy as pie!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GR0S:
I'm using insertcoin 1.3 with siyah kernel.

Here is my report

http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench2/1147396
[LG Revolution] TheRandom1:
Hey guys... I was woken up by my Revo going off like I had a text message last night, but there was no new text. Granted I was bleary eyed and 90% asleep so I don't know if i closed whatever message there was or if the phone just shut up...but I'd like to know what the message was.

Anyone know of a way to figure out what my phone was alerting me to?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiquau:
I upgraded TWRP 2.2.0 to TWRP 2.3.0 via GooManager. I try to test it by flashing a rom (via GooManager). The TP reboot and the TWRP home screen displayed then stuck (did not respond to any touch commands) then after 15-30 seconds, the unit reboot itself to Moboot screen. I selected to boot into CyanogenMod, the screen stayed at "loading..." but nothing happened. I reboot the unit (Power+Home) and tried TWRP again and same thing happened. I can't get the TWRP to work nor boot into CM. Boot into WebOS is working.

Any idea how to fix this issue?

Thank you.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marchintosh:
Hello,

i have Mountain Lion and i have used the Android File Transfer's application, but don't work. Can i fix it?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zero.fx:
Just use kies I couldn't get android file transfer to work either but used the kies program downloaded from samsung and I am able to browser the file system if the phone
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viper2005:
Try downloading Airdroid from the google play store.

It makes files transfers very easy over wifi.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marchintosh:
Kies on Mac is very bad choice :(.

Good idea, i already knew it.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supramon:
Airdroid is cool but there's 2 majors problem with it : 1) its pretty slow, 2)you can't upload a folder on your phone... Is there a fix for that?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiahnlliya:
I can upload folders without any problems! There are two buttons for me, "upload files" and "upload folder"
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edo_xda:
these are my findings:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1924382

HTH
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluepremium:
Have you tried ftp options?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raman21raman:
Here it worksss 100%

- Download the latest version of Samsung Kies: http://www.samsung.com

- Open the downloaded DMG

- Once you have the .Kies20mac_S8173.pkg file window with the "Uninstall.app", right click on the KIES20mac_S8173.pkg and open using "The Unarchiver" and extract to a folder (I created a KIES folder on my desktop)

- From here you will see a file called "contents.pkg", Right click and select "Show Package Contents"

- Double click "Payload", it will create a file called "Payload-2", (at least it did for me)

- double click "Payload-2" and it will create another file called "Payload-2-2"(the payload part seems to have just duplicated so you may only need to do this once. But keep opening until you see the Applications Folder)

- In "Payload-2-2" you'll find the Applications folder, within the Applications folder you'll see the "Kies.app".

- Transfer the Kies.App to the Applications folder and then run Kies.

wooohhhooowww finally it works....

i have also installed ANDROID FILE TRANSFER... and it works like charm....

100% working....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IuLee:
Hello. I'm new to the whole android os, and i just bought an Odys Loox tablet, and i would like to install android JB from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1903745 , but don't really have an ideea how to do this without messing things up. Could anyone please give me a step by step guide on this. Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adity:
Look first of all you need to root your tablet and doing so will VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Then you gotta flash the kernel of the Rom and follow the instructions given with the Rom.

I know I don't explain that good but better search your phone on xda I think you should get your answer:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speed_bot:
the instructions there are pretty clear don't worry even if mess with your phone flash any stock and it will be back to working ways
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] thirdzcee:
hey guys i come from galaxy y threads and just recently got my hands on a galaxy 5 i5503t simlocked to telstra, will flashing it to latest firmware remove simlock? or do i have to go for the bml5 method ive read somewhere? but those methods were for i5500 while mine is i5503t, is there any difference between the two???
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] nkg5:
No, flashing firmware won't unlock phone. :(

Yes there is difference between i5500 and i5503t. The name is different :laugh:

(Actualy i think it's only difference i5503t is your provider[t] version of malaysia version of i5500 [i5503]).

About bml5 method it should work but only on stock rom.

And be carefull to don't touch EFS partition because g5 have some kind security so any try to mount/read it ended up with bricked device.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] thirdzcee:
Thanks for the info bro, yeah its stock so im good to go with bml5 method,gonna try later after class
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] gfinockio:
Hello all,

New Galaxy S2 user here. Coming from a line of exclusively HTC Sense phones and ROMs.

I'm wondering if it's possible (and easy) to change the icons for default apps in CM9 or TW based ROMs? Specifically the "Messaging" icon - I hate the "smiley" face. Makes me feel 12 years old again.

I've done a few searches, but I'm not looking to replace the entire icon set or the ROM or theme... just one icon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crashpsycho:
Are you talking about the app mms icon or the emoticon pack from what sound like it's the mms icon
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] rpr69:
The hard way is to download the apk, open it up, replace the images with the ones you want, repackage it, and reinstall it. The easy way is to use a launcher that allows you to change the icon. I know Apex and Nova do, not sure about any others.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crashpsycho:
Beat me to it after double checking some of my sources lol

There correct easy way Launcher apex or nova work best

For a full change decompile framework.res or systemui.apk one of these 2 change icons recompile sign and reinstall
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Dinman:
Also check out "Desktop Visualizer" in the market .

But as already mentioned ....the different launchers are the best & easiest way.

Holo launcher is another one.

Good Luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] liquidzoo:
Go Launcher as well. Go, Nova, and Apex have the ability to use icon sets made for each other.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] gfinockio:
Hmmm... going to an entirely different launcher seems like overkill, but I guess if it works...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] liquidzoo:
There used to be apps on the Market that would allow you to create shortcuts with different icons (BetterCut comes to mind, but the dev pulled it from the Market entirely).

If you don't want a new launcher, try Desktop Visualizer (though I have yet to figure out how to get it to use an existing icon pack). There are a lot of options in it and it's a great program.
[General Questions and Answers] serpi5:
I like having big icons on my phone but I'm having trouble figuring out how to do that. It seems the only launcher that will let me resize the icons is Go Launcher but I find it to be bulky and cumbersome is there any other launcher out there that will let me resize or even an app which will do it for me? I've used desktop visualizer to no avail and I'm pretty sure I've gone through most of the more popular launchers but was unable to find a resize option in them.

My phone is unrooted and I'm using a Xperia Pro

Any help would be appreciated.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manoj_nike15:
Friends can anyone give me a link to buy Neo V usb OTG cable ??

i searched bt i dint find any link.. plss help
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Gyrxiur:
I have this and it works, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-5-pin...er_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item1e703dd376 but you can find cheaper on ebay.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Vatsal:
Were wil it display usb on the go stick?? I installed and plugged in usb otg. Usb pendrive lit blue but i want to see what content is stored in it. In es file manager were would it display data of my pendrive???
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Snaρdragon:
Use any USB otg supporting kernel like nightelf,

Install USB otg helper app by shardul_seth (you can find in apps n themes section)

Plugin the USB drive via otg cable n click on mount and you can browse the files with any explorer.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Vatsal:
I tried that bt it wont work. :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Vatsal:
Its coming drivers not installed when i mount my pendrive via otg. Wat to do
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Suresh_k:
I have some noob questions, please someone answer them.

I rooted my note by flashing from recovery a supersu zip file i dint install any CWM.

Now my question is 1) Should i install a CWM to flash a safe kernal, cant i do from stock recovery.

2) Will i get the OTA update when i am on custom kernal and can i install it directly without causing any problems.

3) In many threads i read dont wipe on stock kernals, why actually should we wipe ours caches. No where it is mentioned, when someone explains tell me when has it to be done like while flashing custom kernals or custom roms?

4) If i use setcpu to over clock will it cause any problems longterm or shorterm.

5) And in many threads many say i bricked my note so is there a guarantee that it can be brought back to normal state.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Suresh_k:
One more question wht is DPI why should it be varied, how is it done
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokiamodeln91:
1) Should i install a CWM to flash a safe kernal, cant i do from stock recovery. ?

u cannot install CWM just like that.. when u install a kernel u get CWM with it.

some methods of rooting doesnt install a safekernel or CWM... just root. then u can use mobile odin on the phone to install a safe kernel.

2) Will i get the OTA update when i am on custom kernal and can i install it directly without causing any problems.

u will be notfied of OTA but will not get installed.. it need stock recovery, stock kernel and non root

3) In many threads i read dont wipe on stock kernals, why actually should we wipe ours caches. No where it is mentioned, when someone explains tell me when has it to be done like while flashing custom kernals or custom roms?

sometimes the apps wont work correcly due to a corrupt cache. wiping it fixes them.. when flashing ROMs its a must for the ROM to build its on cache for the new apps. flashing a kernel doesnt require cache wiping

4) If i use setcpu to over clock will it cause any problems longterm or shorterm.

i havent heard of any issues with OC.. but yes one thing that is very prominent is when playing games the phone gets a lot more warm when OC.

5) And in many threads many say i bricked my note so is there a guarantee that it can be brought back to normal state.

it depends. if its a soft brick like when u have access to the download mode.. then 80% of the time yes but if it becomes totally dead aka hardbrick.. it needs a mothernpard replacement.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Suresh_k:
How to come back to stock recovery from CWM?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antique_sonic:
All ur questions can be found if u use search actually.

But let me try to answer.

1. If u use stock recovery and u want to flash custom safe kernel, go and download philz kernel. But choose properly the kernel for ur baseband. Read his thread carefully.

2. When u r on custom kernel or root, most probably u wont get ota, or u want be able to flash it properly. U can keep the latest update by flashing through odin.

3. Dont wipe on stock kernel, especially wipe data. It will trigger the mmc bugs. Why u need to wipe? U will need it when u like to jump from rom to rom it is needed for a clean installation. So u wont get any serious problem when flashing custom rom.

4.might be yes might be no. If u follow instructions from developer of course not. So far the best OC is from hydracore. Unless u know how to do it urself. Try to avoid 3rd party apps from market. ;)

5. Dont be afraid of bricking ur note if u like to learn. I bricked mine on the 5th weeks i had this note. U can revive it using hg42 pit revival methods.

Hope i help u. :)

Sent from N7000 at the corner of this rounded earth.

---------- Post added at 08:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 PM ----------

U just flash back the original firmware. All will be gone.

Hahahah

Sent from N7000 at the corner of this rounded earth.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokiamodeln91:
put back the stock kernel
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoey63:
Don't worry about Overclock. Just flash PhilZ kernel (even flashable fro Stock) and you will get Root + Safe Stock Kernel + Safe Awesome recovery! NO BRICKING! Just do it:good:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antique_sonic:
Dpi is a unit measuremen for ur display.

Originally it comes with 320 dpi.

But our devs here are manage to change it to smaller dpi.

Lets say 290dpi and 240 dpi. It will be depends on how comfort is ur eyes to see.

U can change manually in build.prop with a root access.

But, easily, there are some custom roms provide u with smaller dpi, but u will need root access also to flash custom rom.

:p

Good luck in anything u plan to do, mate!

Sent from N7000 at the corner of this rounded earth.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Suresh_k:
No one answered regarding DPI :confused:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoey63:
Only possible on custom ROMS eg Paranoid Android