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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godmode1970:
I think thread was closed, because he used code fragments of other devs without permission in his roms.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mskill007:
hi good day just want to ask about the lightings of my motorola defy+ keys

the menu key is the only one that is glowing the home,back and search keys arent but they are usable

why are they behaving like this? what to do about it?

im running cm10 by quarx
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] najjurocks619:
Guys, Plz Suggest Me a Working Custom Rom For Xperia Tipo Dual With GSM Support,Plz
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharma_sid:
Dear Friends,

I updated my Galaxy S2 yesterday to jelly bean 4.1.2 ( India Version ) and since then the stock video player is not working.

Please advice, I want this app back.

best regards,

Sid
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
Re: [4.1.2] [POST-UPDATE] Stock Video PLayer Not Working

Clear Data and Cache of stock video player.

Or do a factory reset.:)

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharma_sid:
I did the clear data and cache, it didnt work, plus the video app had uninstall updates option, i tried that as well

after that the video app is not even showing in the application manager.

Is there another way apart from doing factory reset

I even tried replacing the apk file , however it says application not installed ( my device is not rooted and I dont intend to do it as well )

please advice.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
Re: [4.1.2] [POST-UPDATE] Stock Video PLayer Not Working

I believe u haven't done a factory reset before or after updating.

Do a factory reset now..:)

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tariq2kn:
Re: [4.1.2] [POST-UPDATE] Stock Video PLayer Not Working

Have you flashed Siyah 6.0b4 kernel? Video player is broken in it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharma_sid:
No dear.

got the fix , factory reset did the magic.

Thank you guys for the help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
Good for u!:thumbup:

Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post then.

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharma_sid:
Done mate.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thejewgo:
I have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy SIII, not rooted, Jellybean updated. I was on the home screen a few days ago, randomly reset, and was stuck on samsung logo, before i send it to AT&T to get a replacement, is there any way to save my pictures that were on it? it turns on, i havent tried going to download or recovery mode as im unsure what these do besides the fact that i know one of em factory resets everything and not sure which. just wasnt sure if there was a program to use for crashed or broken gs3's :( only reason i think there might be a way is cause i was able to save files from a crashed external HDD using a program online, any and all help is appreciated
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
Try using Odin to flash a stock rootedRom (just not the LG1 stock, as it will wipe your internal sd). A factory reset in recovery won't erase your pictures, just any apps you have installed and the data (stuff like settings for those apps) associated with those apps.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] cehf:
are you talking about stock recovery? because a factory reset using that erases everything on your internal sd card.

sent from my i747 with xda-premium
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
I don't think it does when done from recovery. If done from backup and reset in the settings menu, it will wipe your internal. But, wait for others to confirm as i don't have time to test this for you
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hednik:
You are correct it just wipes /data and not the media folders.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thejewgo:
Thanks all, I forgot to check this before I sent it in :(
[LG Optimus Black] no14me:
After flash ROM without backup, I searched on Google Play but I can't find any adblock app.

So i search and know that some days ago all "Ad Blocking" apps were removed from Play Store. It's too bad, because with small app, i always download the new one after flash.

AND WITH SOME APP, I DON'T WANT DOWNLOAD FROM ANOTHER SOURCE EXCEPT GOOGLE PLAY.

Luckily, i opened the sdcard and recognized that I backed up this app the day before flash. so I have backed up the best ad blocking app for me: AdFree from bigtincan.

I attached version 0.8.47-the last version in the Google Play before remotion. I exported it by AppInstaller, so you can install it normal :)

Also, you can get the last version here (found this in XDA ): http://adfree.bigtincan.com/adfree.apk

UPDATE: ADFREE 0.8.47 WAS OUT OF DATE. EVERYBODY CAN DOWNLOAD NEW VERSION VIA THIS DIRECT LINK: http://adfree.bigtincan.com/adfree.apk

Or you will get Out of date notification when open apps

*EDIT: 19-Jan-2015: attached newest version (dont know if anybody still using this like me. haha)

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[LG Optimus Black] OptimusDan:
I would suggest downloading any adblockers from their developers site. The new versions include an updater that works outside of the play store.

http://adblockplus.org/en/android-about

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[LG Optimus Black] atljatl:
I bump month old threads from trolls and I suggest you read the op.
[LG Optimus Black] OptimusDan:
I'm sorry it came off like that but iI was just trying to be helpful. As you can surely see I'm still a fairly fresh face around here. Feel free to call me a troll if you desire, I'm not here to start any forum battles.
[LG Optimus Black] atljatl:
I hear you. It's just that you linked to a completely different app from a different developer. Forgive the troll comment.
[LG Optimus Black] OptimusDan:
Totally understood. I'll be sure to be more mindful about what I'm posting. Don't worry about the comment, we're good.
[LG Optimus Black] Prasad:
Here's an updated version for whomsoever is interested.
[LG Optimus Black] MrTooPhone:
I installed AdFree about six months ago when still available on PlayStore. Is the updated version needed?
[LG Optimus Black] Prasad:
An even newer version can be obtained directly from the site: http://adfree.bigtincan.com/

Certainly, there would be a need for the updation ;)
[LG Optimus Black] x9x9x9x9x9:
Thank You! I can't believe how hard it has been to find this update.

---------- Post added at 06:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:13 PM ----------

I don't know if this is even the same app. I question it due to it having a different Icon, new website, no info, and BigTinCan turning into a new company and dumping AdFree from what I saw.
[LG Optimus Black] Prasad:
Works exactly the same... An icon being updated is hardly strange, especially considering how the app was removed from the market.

Sent from the inner sanctum of my mind.
[LG Optimus Black] x9x9x9x9x9:
I just installed it and you are right. I was just a little worried about it. I know an icon change doesn't mean much but I am very cautious with apps that ask for root.
[LG Optimus Black] Prasad:
Also as you may have noticed, the download link I mentioned isn't publicized on their home page. It's for those who find it, I would assume ;)

Sent from the inner sanctum of my mind.
[LG Optimus Black] Enkeza:
Amazing app! :good:
[LG Optimus Black] Captain Quack:
interesting

I tried to register and got this.

"Your Email Mail server responded with: 220-We do not authorize the use of this system to transport unsolicited, " (note comma at end)

as well I downloaded the latest version from the page, install it, says installed fine and when it goes to update the local host it tells me "this copy of AdFree is too old, please update to a newer version".
[LG Optimus Black] firebird3924:
Yep.. im getting the same thing. Any recommendations would be great. Im on the lg g2 now
[LG Optimus Black] shaggyskunk:
Yeah - try this - it's working for me

http://sufficientlysecure.org/index.php/adaway/
[LG Optimus Black] BigXR:
I downloaded the updated version after receiving the same out of date error. According to the adfree.apk manifest downloaded, the latest version is 0.8.64

I still get the same error. I then go over to BigTinCan's main site. From the looks of it, it got me thinking "I wonder if they have abandoned the adfree app". Anyways, I just downloaded and installed the adaway apps and I seems to be doing its job. Sweeeeeet!
[LG Optimus Black] hssuhle:
...too old???

Hello *,

since two days, I am trying to get adfree running (it used to be smooth and easy). However, now I always get this warning: "...too old..."

How is that possible? I am using the latest version offered by the web site. (Unfortunately, cannot provide the version number...)

Could somebody please give me a hand?

Thank you kindly!

Regards,

hssuhle
[LG Optimus Black] shaggyskunk:
Yeah - Try reading two posts up from yours...
[LG Optimus Black] TadPole415:
Abandoned...? No.

The latest Adfree version is 0.8.66 (downloaded from BigTinCan's site); it loads host file nicely, and seems to be working fine... now...
[LG Optimus Black] shaggyskunk:
Here's the link to BigTinCan's Adfree - http://adfree.bigtincan.com
[LG Optimus Black] Domelo:
One of my friends has asked me not to use it in order to prevent identity theft related issues. Also, he told that the adblock developed by AdGuard.com is way more better than any other option, but I am afraid if he's wrong.Any suggestions about that please?
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
AdAway (https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway) is open source and has many eyes looking at it. Would it be acceptable?
[LG Optimus Black] Domelo:
Open Source doesn't offer full features in my opinion, isn't it?

Thanks for the suggestion, but don't you think that open source or free software doesn't always offer full features. Mostly, premium ad blocking software like Adguard offer full features especially when they're purchased online. Isn't it?
[LG Optimus Black] shaggyskunk:
Uhm - Android is Open Source.. And it CERTAINLY provides "full features".. CyanogenMod, AOKP, Slimrom, etc... There's lots of junk that you can pay for.. Doesn't mean that it's any better, or any good ;)
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
It must be better if you have to pay for it. Microsoft agrees.

The original question was about security and identity theft. AdAway is free, open source, and has thousands of eyes looking at the code. Closed-source apps rely on "security through obscurity".

I've used AdFree and AdAway. Both are very effective; I never see ads. I've shifted as much as possible to open source under Android, and AdAway fits the bill nicely. I don't know what additional ad-blocking I'd need.

If paying for an app gives you additional peace of mind, that's fantastic. Go for it.
[LG Optimus Black] Domelo:
That's not an issue, I'll surely take into consideration your and shaggyskunk's suggesion after trying those ad blocking software. Thanks!
[LG Optimus Black] Lajjutz:
I recently installed adfree of bigtincan from their website, but after updating, tapatalk stop working, I realized that when I did the update somehow this affect tapatalk... A pop-up message appears saying "directory is currently unavailable, it may due to your carry APN settings,..."

Once I reverted the adfree host update, tapatalk worked well..!

Someone of you guys had this issue?, surely I doing something wrong...

Thanks in advance for any suggestion..

I9500

Omega Rom v20
[LG Optimus Black] kozmo2k4:
Tapatalk Pro...

It is a known issue with the later Tapatalk Pro versions.

I guess they are trying to make some money bouncing traffic through advert sites... :rolleyes:

Very disappointing...
[LG Optimus Black] Lajjutz:
After trying different configurations I decided to uninstall it, too bad for them, I will never recommend adfree for to be free or ads.

I installed AdAway, and I have no problems, seems this app works very well, even with tapatalk pro..
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
As I stated earlier, I am quite happy with AdAway. My reason for switching from adfree was solely the availability of source code for AdAway. Both worked well for me

AdAway has had issues with SuperSU. I run Koush's SuperUser and have no issues. Again, SuperUser's source code is available, SuperSU's isn't.

AdAway allows "white-listing"; I thought adfree does too.
[LG Optimus Black] kozmo2k4:
Yup, AdAway works great as is... :good:
[LG Optimus Black] oldskool dave:
thank you

Love this app best one ever used thanks
[LG Optimus Black] CrazyAnt:
I want to try out AdFree as an add blocker (using adaway atm, and I was wondering if there is any problem using both of the simultaneously

For those using AdFree, does it block adds from GO SMS Pro?

I find them really annoying tbh... and I Adaway can't block them sadly...
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
You mean ads FROM Go SMS?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwYpJo6P5_A
[LG Optimus Black] CrazyAnt:
thanks for the effort, but this doesn't solve the problem

In the latest GO SMS Pro version there is an option "receive push messages"that I have turned off

I am talking about Ads, pure ads

eg.

on the top there is always an add to install some game or apk from playstore (i guess made from dev team)

Or a pop up message as soon as you exit/close the apk , atm there is an add to download OSM (some sort of game i guess

so any ideas on how to get rid of these? :confused:
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smsBlocker

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ph.blocksms

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.baole.app.blacklist

Haven't tried any of the above (my "ads" are both expected and/or manageable). You'll have to blacklist each ad as it comes in. The second allows blocking if the phone number is smaller that a certain number of characters.... That might just work.

I get useful messages from "nice" short numbers (Google account validation, security notifications, useful messages from my carrier), so an all-or-nothing approach may not be best. I'd prefer the blacklist approach.

Let me know if this is what you need.
[LG Optimus Black] CrazyAnt:
I appreciate the time and effort but those apps can't do the trick

I don't want to block messages/smss but adds inside the GO SMS apk itself

When you are online, there is always an advertisement on top os the message list and as soon as you hit the back button to exit the apk, a pop-up add appears and advertises a different game this time

Maybe if you tried to install go sms pro apk, you would see what I am talking about because i can't describe it any better (and can't take a screenshot for some weird reason)
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
If you've paid for the Pro version and are still getting crap pushed, time for another app. SMS apps for Android are getting fewer and far-between.

I ran Pansi for a long time; it gave me FCs under ICS under Marvel 10-12, so I dumped it. When I returned to it again, it was a paid app (or advertisements). It was my favorite SMS app in terms of simplicity, features, and themeability.

ChompSMS and GoSMS seemed very similar. Does Chomp have the same behavior? Handcent was another....

Have you tried Textra? Many folks seem to graviate to that.

I use the stock KK AOSP SMS client. Does what I need, and no ads.
[LG Optimus Black] CrazyAnt:
GO SMS Pro is a free app

The one that is payed is the GO SMS Pro Premium

I have only tried the stock sms apk, but it does not support greek locale format and handcent that does not support dual sim

The ones that you mention support dual SIM ?
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
http://www.bubblews.com/news/2428252-best-sms-android-app-for-dual-sim-phones

Looks like Go SMS Pro is the way to go. It appears to be the only app that does what you need with dual SIM cards.

Your earlier post indicated that AdAway didn't work; try AdFree then. If that doesn't work, you'll have to lay down some Euro for the Premium version of Go SMS..
[LG Optimus Black] CrazyAnt:
That is why i asked on my first post

1. if anyone has tried AdFree and succesfully blocked the adds from GO SMS Pro

and

2. if there would be any problem by using both apps at the same time (having both of them installed simultaneously)

:)
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
I'd use one or the other, not both. I'm suspecting that they would conflict.

Both are free, easy to install, and just as easy to un-install.

Un-install AdAway, install AdFree, and see if it works. If it doesn't, keep the one you like most.

You're not going to damage anything.
[LG Optimus Black] naknir:
Hey guys,

I'm experiencing a small problem with adfree since recent update. It just keeps notifying me in the notification area about an update available for adfree, after every restart of my Galaxy S4 i9500.

Besides that, adfree is truly amazing.

Thanks in advance,

Nir.
[LG Optimus Black] infraspace:
What's going on with this app? Updates are being pushed out VERY frequently and today's asked for a new permission: # "Full permission to all device features and storage" Why the sudden need for this?
[LG Optimus Black] fracama87:
I'm interested in this question...

Inviato dal mio XT1032 utilizzando Tapatalk
[LG Optimus Black] nohab013:
Me too. Anyway, any other great app for the same reason? I don't want to use any bigtincan-app at all after this.
[LG Optimus Black] horseflesh:
Yep, that's why I'm here too! I have used this app for a long, long time but this doesn't smell right.

Any good alternatives? I could not get AB+ to work at all on any Android device...

For now I am going to uninstall AdFree and just coast with the last hosts file that it installed. Better than nothing...
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
AdAway?

https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway

It's been flawless for me.
[LG Optimus Black] horseflesh:
How did I miss that?! Thanks, it's great! Buh-bye Bigtincan.
[LG Optimus Black] Firstsage:
All Permissions??

The latest version of AdFree is asking for all permissions. Has anyone done the upgrade? Any idea why it needs all? :confused:
[LG Optimus Black] horseflesh:
I noticed the same thing, uninstalled, and switched to AdAway. See the link a couple of posts back.
[LG Optimus Black] Firstsage:
Adaway wants full permissions as well. Picked up version 2.9.1 from: XDA thread 2190753

Whats the deal here?
[LG Optimus Black] shaggyskunk:
If any of you are running AOSP Roms - You probably have Privacy Guard - And you can block the permissions - Also App Ops can further restrict access for ad blockers

http://slimroms.net/index.php/faqandmanual/slimbean/120-kitkat
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
AdAway App Info:

-modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

-read the contents of your USB storage

-full permissions to all device features and storage

-full network access

-view network connections

-run at startup

-prevent phone from sleeping

Is there something in the list that shouldn't be there for the level of work the App performs?

The source code is available and the developer has a good community rep.

Some of this could be just Android actually listing what programs do, or the developer complying with Android guidelines. I doubt that anything new has been added.
[LG Optimus Black] kingvortex:
Come on guys. You need to understand that all root enabled apps have full unrestricted access to your device and always have. It's just that responsible devs declare the permission so you can see it when installing.
[LG Optimus Black] Firstsage:
I am asking why it needs full permissions to all device features and storage.

From what I would expect its just updating the host file to point any DNS names in the list to a non existent address, like itself. Is there something more that it is doing?

I don't doubt the dev has a good community rep, just would like to know why.

So what I understand you to say is that lots of dev's out there are being deceptive about the permissions their apps need to do their functions?

Titainum Back, System App remover, SuperSU are a couple that come to mind that state they need very specific permissions, but not Full Permissions to everything.
[LG Optimus Black] kingvortex:
This app (and AdAway) need to modify a system file (hosts). Superuser (SU) permissions are needed to do so.

SU = full access to everything on your device. The app can do literally anything without your permission and/or knowledge. This has always been the case with any app that uses SU.

In more recent times, the ACCESS_SUPERUSER permission was created, so apps that use SU will declare as such (Ti Backup and SuperSU do declare the permission FYI). Apps that call SU, but don't declare the permission can be blocked from superuser access in the SuperSU settings.

To sum up; AdFree has always had permission to do whatever it wanted. It's just declaring the fact now. It's up to you if you continue to trust the dev with those permissions.

As it seems that your device is rooted, but you don't seem to understand the implications of that or of allowing superuser access to apps, I can only suggest you do some reading on the subject.
[LG Optimus Black] Firstsage:
Just trying to understand the point you were trying to make. Thanks for the explanation.
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
Don't know. I'm guessing that if most or all of the ad-blockers exibit this behavior, then it's needed. If you want something a little cleaner, try:

http://direct.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32276021

It doesn't update itself (you get to do it manually). It's just a hosts file (text) and nothing more.
[LG Optimus Black] Firstsage:
Thanks for the link. I saw that one as well and was reading more about it.
[LG Optimus Black] ShermCraig:
Hi all. I see this thread has been quite for quite some time. I am hoping someone can help. I have been a user of AdFree for a while. I noticed that one website I frequent is impacted in that I can no longer see the comments section of that particular website. I added the domain in question to the "white list" but that hasn't helped. Can anyone who understands this sort of thing help? I love the functionality it provides, but not being able to comment on my favorite site is an issue. Anyone? Thanks!!
[LG Optimus Black] no14me:
What is "white list"? Did you delete your site from android's host file?
[LG Optimus Black] nigeljsy:
AdFree stops my tether from working

Hi all,

Admittedly I haven't used my tether for a while and I thought a recent upgrade from KK to Lollipop stopped my WiFi tether from working. Another upgrade, several days of troubleshooting the wrong thing and then the final realization that it may not have been Lollipop causing me mischief but infact a recent (or semi-recent) app installation may have been the culprit!

It turns out that a fresh download of new hosts using AdFree stops the WiFi tether from working! I can replicate it easily, but to remedy the problem, I have to clear the hosts file to use the WiFi. After I am done with the tether I have re-download the hosts file again.

As you can imagine I would rather not have to clear the hosts, then re-download each time.

Can someone advise me how I can find the relvant entry in the host file that stops the tether from working? If I know it, I can add an exclusion for it!

Hope you can help!

Thanks

Nigel
[LG Optimus Black] androcraze:
Have you tried AdAway?

https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway

I've always had good luck with it.
[LG Optimus Black] nigeljsy:
Hi,

Thanks for the nudge in the right direction! With AdAway the problem has gone away.

I should have gone on to say in my previous post that the tether activated on the S4, my laptop connected to the S4, then took a while to tell me that the laptop had a "limited" connection, then when checking to see what the problem was, the laptop failed to get a valid IP address and was assigned a private IP address instead. It was like DHCP was not working.

Anyway... AdAway - no problem at all!

Thanks again.