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[Galaxy Note II General] iosonofrancesco:
i also noticed that after the upgrade to 4.3
[General Topics] anthony2424:
Anybody else experiencing this? Thoughts? Annoyed?
[General Topics] Android Pizza:
I've had this happen to me before, on several Android hosting sites.

Sent from my MB886 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[General Topics] LordManhattan:
Yes. It's really annoying and they should be banned from the internet.
[General Topics] anthony2424:
I know!!!!! Like everywhere I go
[General Topics] negrobembon:
I know, its getting crazy im sick of that mobogenie crap
[General Topics] notanaccount:
Frusteted...!!

yaah..

Im was facing that same problem on many File hosting sites such as Dev-Host , 4shared etc..

And lately found solution...!!!

Its only to change ur Agent mode to PC or Iphone from android...

this can be done only in case of Dolphine browser..
[General Topics] anthony2424:
Ohh I can't believe I never thought of that. I just love the stock AOSP browser tho
[General Topics] LordManhattan:
Oh, you're using the AOSP browser? I'm using Chrome, so it doesn't actually auto-download, but it asks if i want to download it. That's pretty annoying to me :p I guess i'll just change the user agent to iPhone/Desktop now.
[General Topics] notanaccount:
Dont be shy..

Dont fear to hit THANKS ! if my posts help u buddy....!
[General Topics] Hell_LordBR:
can u post a link for exemple, i never experienced this.
[General Topics] anthony2424:
Yes, I think the AOSP browser is more stable
[General Topics] anthony2424:
Next link I come across I will post
[General Topics] Calebz:
Most recently, mobogenie has been popping up when browsing xda. Every 3 pages or so.

Its making me quite stabby
[General Topics] notanaccount:
Any site that designed for android...

@ Dev-Host , all files are most likely Infected one...

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Any site that has content for android smartphones(Music,videos, apks etc...) , or is designed for android phones...

Plz. see d screenshot :--

s11.postimg.org/vzvlajntv/SC20140107_191442.png
[General Topics] ZDeuce2:
Most ad blockers will stop it too...

INFAMOUS... The dynasty of development.
[General Topics] notanaccount:
Actually Don't...

I don't know how , but Ad blockers on Dolphin , UC dont work ...
[General Topics] anthony2424:
I know, it never used to come up in chrome either, but now I get popups all the time. Another issue that this brings up is the adds that bring a popup on your screen to "speed up" your android device or that it has a virus, and you have to press cancel and know its an ad, this is not an issue for me however I fear my grandmother, who just got a tablet will download whatever app the ad will lead her to. Honestly this type of advertising should not be allowed and Google should prevent apps that advertise so aggressively from being in the play store, it may seem harsh, but its my opinion.
[General Topics] R4Y3K:
Its an annoying **** the moboengine
[General Topics] giangimilan:
file sharing sites for example
[General Topics] trlash:
Ad blocker not blocking it right now, might be time for another option.
[General Topics] :
Look here ....!!!!!

Message from MOBOGENIE INC.

I found this msg. on MOBOGeNI GOOGLE PLAY
[General Topics] BadWolff23:
Since december 25'st till todwy, i've autodownloaded mobogenie apk 312 times. It's extremely annoying. 312 times! (I webnav a lot on the night, and i usually reseach alot on xda about my tablet (note 10.1) and my brothers' nexus 7 and galaxy tab 3 7.0...)
[General Topics] anthony2424:
Already they will be doing something about it.
[General Topics] :
Yeah...

Thats what I hv posted....
[General Topics] Calebz:
Its still happening. Its popped up twice in 3 pages here on xda
[General Topics] KnifeHead:
Most of time I surf with opera mini, so mobogenie.apk not downloaded automatically, but still have annoying popup asking me to download.

And yes, most of "android topic" sites and filehost, are spamed with this.
[General Topics] jime1:
ya.. It starts downloading automatically when an unknown link or webpage is opened on Opera mini!

:eek:
[General Topics] JoaoMarcos:
Mobogenie.apk is downloading automatically when I try to visit XDA :eek:
[General Topics] evil_arri:
Mobogenie should be burnt in hell, :mad: even on windows is annoying. Last week I updated mypony and got this thing installed auto. I always read every step on programs but this program just installed without permission. What a spam company :(
[General Topics] jime1:
That is ridik!!ilus Lol :silly::eek:
[General Topics] prafull07:
if you see this app on playstore, they are saying that this is actually their(one's who developed the app) problem and they are trying to fix it!!
[General Topics] jime1:
That is B### S*** !! It was programmed intentionally... Can't you see.. It's every where! But nice to know that they are trying to fix it!
[General Topics] mossesmos:
i dont know why they are so desperate in forcing everybody to install this virus app..
[General Topics] prafull07:
they are trying to fix it ( i mean that's what they said in description about that app on playstore!!)
[General Topics] jime1:
Ya..i hope they were not kidding!;)
[General Topics] anthony2424:
Time will tell
[General Topics] coolkingler1:
Yeah, seriously hope it dies in a fire.
[General Topics] topjesse:
Pisses me off often, i had to block pop ups......its hard to download on 4shared et.c. its like d stupid app is everywhere
[General Topics] mcguolo:
On tuesday this trashy app installed by itself both on my phone and my nexus 7, after a win version of mobogenie was installed (and suddenly removed) on my pc (again, silently, while I was installing a screen recording software).

I humbly suggest to report this app to google (from play store mobile app, bottom of mobogenie market page you should see a report link), I already did it.
[General Topics] Mickyman:
Going to a thread on xda with stock browser instead of the app, and it downloaded twice for me.
[General Topics] meat-rack:
I expect it everytime I download a rom or something. I'm used to it by now.
[General Topics] anthony2424:
Which is exactly why it needs to stop.
[General Topics] meat-rack:
Your right. But I just delete them. It's not a big deal to me. But it does need to stop.
[General Topics] jime1:
Dont use stock browser man.. Use opera or chrome . Best use xda app ( with Care cuz its buggy) or Tapatalk:thumbup:
[General Topics] nim92akaSean:
Yes that mobogenie apk is really irritating considering every time I go on to download something from mediafire or 4 shared it pops out its ugly head there.

And seriously how can somebody consider this an app store with some infected apps.Its high time Google puts a check on this particular app on their playstore.
[General Topics] mrjraider:
This APK does not only install via the XDA/Tapatalk app. On a tablet (nexus 7) it downloaded via Chrome and AOSP browser. It does nothing on its own if you cancel it or remove it via downloads of your device. But it is annoying as hell..
[General Topics] L0k3n:
I have it happen every now and then, but i dont let it bother me. i know better then to try and install it.
[General Topics] jime1:
Dont know what to say about this mobogenie.. It getting downloaded automatically is a daily routine for me now... Cant handle it.. Its spread like a virus all over the internet and infected it very badly!!:banghead:
[General Topics] SnakeHaveYou:
The download pops even on XDA Website!!

I was on the LG G2 Original Android Development forum, and the Mobogenie download appeared! And i was on a fresh and clean install of PA, with Chrome..
[General Topics] Jerseydan187:
Anyone experiencing this with Mega as well?
[General Topics] icesilver18:
this mobogay kills me, has anyone tried this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1916098

any solutions for this?
[General Topics] jime1:
Its every where.. Every android smart phones.. Tablets ..opera. Chrome.. Uc web... Etc etc.. List is unending!

And so is mobo genie!
[General Topics] troubled_android:
How is it possible to block this thing from downloading? I usually only have problem on dev-host site when trying to download stuff (with opera mini and maxthon browser) and I cant download nothing except this annoying app. Can we find a way to bypass it and download what we really want?
[General Topics] Shaydude:
Always get this crap on 300mbfilms mediafire zippyshare everywhere even xdadev too! How do we stop this?!?!??

Sent from my Revolutionary Htc One X
[General Topics] stipipoy:
This parasite is everywhere! Keeps on auto downloading. And in Google Play, i think those people are being paid to give it 5 stars due to their biased and nonsense reviews or perhaps to keep the apk on top. I hate it. Flagging the apk as innapropriate seems to be futile. Google needs to do something about it asap! I think minmin guard was able to block this. I haven't tried lately since i have to reformat my phone after editing my ROM.

Sent from my [Root] O+ 8.15, Stock Rom using Tapa Talk
[General Topics] Master Cylinder:
Still going and going and ...

It's like the EverReady Bunny, it just keeps going and going .... I wish there was something like Anonymous to deal with spammers like this.
[General Topics] lorddimic:
Its everywhere!!! I hate so much when I see that dowload is started for mobogenie and that hapens for about 5 times a day! I keep deleting it over and over again! :mad:
[General Topics] Phenom2122:
I used to get this all the time when I got my first android phone! I have always used UC Browser, and started off on a stock 4.2.2 rom. The UC adblock addon certainly never helped. Since then on various custom roms running 4.3 and 4.4 I don't seem to get it anymore, maybe every now and then.

The only possible things that could have got rid of it is the custom roms, or the adblocking function of Lucky Patcher.
[General Topics] rowloo:
a friend of mine uses adblock, that usually does the trick
[General Topics] segag:
May have a solution

I got the prompt to download it today and i did this.. dont know if this will work for you or i just got lucky

Open Chrome..

go to settings

-> content settings

-> website settings

-> a list of websites with specific website settings comes up

->tick off all the sites.

That fixed the problem for me
[General Topics] SPAstef:
Thanks for the suggestion!
[General Topics] silentvisitor:
Maybe we all should give 1-star rating to Mobogenie on Play Store due to this. A huge number of low ratings will force them to correct their path.
[General Topics] segag:
Lot of these reviews are bought these days.. This is a huge problem both Google and Apple have with the fake reviews. Theres got to be a better way of tackling this
[General Topics] silentvisitor:
Still we should do this till we find even better ways.
[General Topics] segag:
Lot of research and asking around on google plus and i find the solution..

1. Opt-out of interest-based ads (Google and Web): http://www.google.com/settings/ads

2. Clear browsing data on all devices (cache and cookies).

If you no longer experience the popup a week from now, you can opt-in to the interest-based ads again.﻿
[General Topics] Jules10:
I'm going to try your solution...

This is a huge problem when I download on dev-host
[General Topics] firemaker911:
[MENTION=4635897]segag[/MENTION]

Found Your Solution-Way Via Google At Myself More Then 1h Earlier.

I Disable All This Google Stuff And Hope That MoboWannaBePimp Never Come Back.
[General Topics] keen36:
indeed i have seen an app rise to the top of the charts just recently (first goddamned place) which did absolutely nothing. the rating system of the google play store has some serious problems with spammers manipulating it.

edit:

btw., i have never even seen this "mobogenie" thing.
[General Topics] gothed:
the most annoying thing on android, mobogenie...
[General Topics] marduj5:
Anoying

Mobogenie everywhere.Six months of nightmare.
[General Topics] abumy:
Yeah, I have had it frequently start to auto download when browsing. I have wondered if it is something being perpetrated by mobogenie or if the file just has their name on it and is malicious sourced from elsewhere.

It is an annoying problem.
[General Topics] teonagode:
Same here,it redirects from commercial sites to this mobogenie download site.
[General Topics] abumy:
Are the apk files that auto download from mobogenie? They confirm this practice?

One sweet thing about linux/Android is supposed to be the lack of spyware/malware.

It is intrusive and forces itself onto one's device. Would "malware" accurately describe it?
[General Topics] abumy:
I am wondering about the definition of what it is as they have termed it "spam" on they play store, while it sort of seems more like "malware". Any thoughts?
[General Topics] lotherius:
Have seen this myself. What REALLY bugs me is that it happens on Dev-Host. It's an On-Click, so the moment you click on the correct download button, which is hard enough as there are three or four download buttons, it does a popup and starts downloading Mobogenie INSTEAD of the file you were intending to download.

What makes it worse, is Dev-Host is used by MANY developers here on XDA, and I'm shocked and disappointed that they would associated with a malware pushing scumbag website like that here.
[General Topics] abumy:
Yeah, the download multiple choice, followed by a malware infestation ... quite unclassy.
[General Topics] CaptainHIT:
Same here, I hate this mobogenie app. It also sneaks into the PC aswell. I remove it wherever I see it!
[General Topics] abumy:
Oh man, I haven't seen it on the pc yet.

It should be banned.
[General Topics] CaptainHIT:
I totally agree!

The PC version http://www.mobogenie.com/pc.html
[General Topics] hellakarsh:
Whenever I click on download button mobogenie starts downloading... Really irritated.. I think it should be banned :p
[General Topics] abumy:
I agree, malware is annoying. Ban it.
[General Topics] hellakarsh:
Yup...
[General Topics] eddyhall:
When you have the PC app and the one on your phone you can connect the two with a cable and move all apps to SD. I moved KNOX to SD, also you can download YouTube video, backup data to PC, and one click root.I love this app.
[General Topics] segag:
Found the solution long back..Forgot to post them here. Follow these instructions

1. Opt-out of interest-based ads (Google and Web): http://www.google.com/settings/ads

2. Clear browsing data on all devices (cache and cookies).

If you no longer experience the popup a week from now, you can opt-in to the interest-based ads again.﻿
[General Topics] ishan1993:
Very useful thanks
[General Topics] XiphoneUzer:
So is there a definitive fix?

Last night while attempting to watch my local news, (like I always do), I must have clicked on the wrong link cause this thing has downloaded itself about 15 times without my consent.

I have read several "supposed fixes", is there a definitive way to stop this?

I am running stock rom on rooted jb4.3 and I have titanium backup installed.
[General Topics] hellakarsh:
I think..... Noooo... :(
[General Topics] dumbl3:
I also get auto apk downloads when browsing some sites, im using firefox on kitkat z2 sony tablet..
[General Topics] Sieber101:
Its a pain
[General Topics] mustafa505:
Same... :/

It happens with me too on my S7262 , so i use the default Browser (it mostly blocks these pop-ups and if they fail i get enough time to stop it manually)
[General Topics] JBmorris:
I Use firefox, Never Experienced This

I use firefox and I never Experience this problem. Why don't you try? Get the latest version from Google play.

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Even Mobogenie is removed from the play store.
[General Topics] fazliey:
Nice
[General Topics] Victor StJ:
Mobogenie

Actually, you are wrong. Mobogenie is STILL in the Play Store. I just looked.

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I've got what I call a craptablet. A couple weeks ago, I discovered I had mobogenie on my tablet along with a card game I also never downloaded and installed. The card game was uninstalled through normal means but mobogenie could neither be uninstalled nor disabled. This resulted in rooting my craptablet in hopes of getting rid of mobogenie.

In system/apps the file appeared as “wrap-mobogenie_123241048.apk”. Another file was “advModel_20015_0815.apk” or “advModel_20014.apk”. Deleting these was not a problem. However, on rebooting the tablet, they were back, as was the popup ad appearing as if from "facebook" for cars or such. Deleting them again, rebooting, same thing. Cannot actually get rid of the damn thing. It's as bad as or worse than a home page hijacker! And, yet, I'm not sure it's actually installed since if you click on it, an install windows opens and asks if you want to install it. I always cancel out.

Has anyone ever considered the possibility of a class-action lawsuit or filing complaints with FCC or other Federal agency? Perhaps this would get mobogenie to actually not only fix it but provide a method of permanently getting rid of it off your device.
[General Topics] mcguolo:
I'm from Italy so no class-action is possible for me. I would be very happy to join in a legal action.

But, if you always find mobogenie crap in your device, have a look to preload partition, or you could freeze the app using Titanium Backup.
[General Topics] hostu_ops:
Same

I am experiencing the same thing when my phone is connected ,,guess This happens to all..
[General Topics] amigoloco:
Same here, really annoying!
[General Topics] net8:
To give them single star, or any star, one needs to install it? do you think it is a good idea to install it? Did anyone install it? What the application is meant for?
[General Topics] silentvisitor:
Install it, give rating, write comment and straight away uninstall it without opening.

Another way is to give them huge bad name on Social Media esp Twitter.
[General Topics] HasH_BrowN:
They need to be banned and slapped with a fine

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I know its not a fix, just a slight workaround.

When you get to your download page, look at the filename and copy it. Now do a search for that filename and find another download location. If not possible the just download your file from original site, then simply erase mobocrap app.

I don't know enough about programming and such, but I am sure there is someone on XDA who does. They can tear apart the mobo app. and see what makes it tick. But that isn't where the problem is, the problem is the websites that the illegal download is coming from. We need to have someone here on XDA that is a wiz with internet protocols and such. Dissect one of the websites and find out how the app is implemented to install unauthorized.

Hopefully something can be done soon.
[General Topics] S1L3nTShaDoWz:
Hahahahahahah omg I just spent a good 5 minutes laughing at this, I am so glad I'm not the only one who suffers with this crap every time I try and download something Hahahaha. My god some of these replies are so funny and I would love to see some of them come true. This thread made my day! :D F that POS mobogenie $#17!
[General Topics] HasH_BrowN:
Here are 3 screenshots with permissions listed, there were 3 or 4 more perms on additional page, but pic got corrupted. I'm using the latest version of Play Permissions Xposed on Xposed Framework. This is the lite version of Mobogenie on Google PlayStore, so it would be scary to see the full versions perms.
[General Topics] abumy:
Has anyone else noticed the Apus Launcher sickening the internet with mobogenie-like tactics. Trying to use a file sharing website and keep seeing Apus Launcher, Apus Launcher, Apus Launcher. Weird downloads and re-routing to their play store page.

An issue for anyone else?

I am surprised Google keeps these apps in the play store. They banned the Google L keyboard, which was sweet, but allow this crap!?
[General Topics] miguelrguez:
It happens to me a few days ago, deleting "popupview.apk" fix the issue with the fake facebook notification.
[General Topics] Crash009:
This is why I use Adaway on my rooted S3.
[General Topics] wulsic:
Mobogenie is just an crappy app on the PC and android. They almost force users to Install it. I had like 50 Apks of mobogenie in my download folder... For the people who don't always have adblock like me always watch carefully what you install :D
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] dred81:
I recently bought an SD-502 receiver for my XDAII and have no end of trouble since. I was hesitant to buy it given the compatibility problems but latest compatibility lists say that it has been tested and works. Long story short, COM 7: which is supposed to be assigned to GPSUART as per GPS PPC websites is absent and I cannot find any way to add it. I have upgrade from WM2003 1.60 to 1.72 and there was no change.

Further to this, I have downloaded the WM2005 upgrade in the hope that It would recognize the device but now I can't load any version of WM withouth the Himaupgrad.exe saying that there was 'a problem during upgrade'.

Thanks to anyone who chooses to help.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] jamil_mhmd:
Can you be more specific about this 'problem during upgrade'?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] dred81:
That's what Himaupgrad.exe calls it... verifies the ID of the pda and then you click yes to upgrade and it goes to the screen where it clears the current rom and loads the 3 new ones and instead of doing that, after about 30 secs it just says there was a problem during upgrade and says to soft start the pda, which I have tried with no success. I have tried many combinations of Radio, Ex Rom and Rom without luck. I have even tried the original upgrade package that is already on there which I downloaded from the UK o2 site and that gives the same error. So I figure it is something to do with the PDA not the upgrades.

Again, any help is much appreciated!

Thanks jamil
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alpha-Centauri:
I know this has been asked too many times, but what I want is (I think) simple, just an app to turn JUST the screen off with a shortcut hardware key (vol up or down or anything), so for example when I click that button while I am recording a video, it continues recording it, or when I am playing a game it continues where I left it because locking the device is not good with some of the games I play. BTW I don't mind if the app needs root. Thanks in advance. :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] Othaaxxx:
I've rooted the stock ROM and installed xperia ZR Dual recovery. Also installed Xposed Module Framework.

Now I want to Uninstall the Dual Recovery and xposed module. And finally unroot the phone.

How to perform this tasks?

Thanks,

Othaxxx
[Sony Xperia ZR] Lasantha:
repair option using sus or pc companion. you will loose your data
[Sony Xperia ZR] Mario.D:
Not sure but wouldnt flashtool work If you intick everything but boot.img

Ofcourse. On the same rom You use
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Marx2:
Hello

Beside Samsung Galaxy Mini II I own SGS II. Video calling (plain old videocall, not Skype/Gtalk/etc) works ok on SGS II, when both sides are in 3G, and both phones support videocalls. Hovewer on Mini II it's blocked (probably because of lack of front camera). But i would still like to enable videocall on this phone, even if it would be from backside camera. Is it possible?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] MaDaLiNoSt:
Try that...

Just download from google play an Activity Launcher, and select

Settings

, then find

Video Calling

, and launch the action.

Now you can cofigure Video Calls, but

you cant use it

. Sorry.. :(