Malicious Advertising. Turn off allow third party apps now.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jun 8, 2017 9:21AM PDT

Read how malicious advertising is about to hit a lot of Android phones at http://www.tomsguide.com/us/malvertising-lock-android-phones,news-25255.html

To stop this disaster happening, you only have to check and change one setting. It's in the Settings app. On my phone (LG G4) it's in Settings->Security->Allow Third Party apps. To block this threat I have it turned off or disabled.

"Uninstalling the app is impossible, since "update" controls the device at an administrative level. Any attempt to get rid of it forces the phone into a lock screen, and at the time of writing, there's no way around it. Your only recourse is to perform a factory reset on the phone. Depending on how much data you have saved on your device, this could range from inconvenient to disastrous."

No one wants to see their phone locked like this. Yes, you can factory reset to get rid of it. I'll update if I find another solution.

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Good Information

by TechEngadget Aug 25, 2017 5:35AM PDT

Thanks Man For Sharing Nice Information With Us

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Phones forum

by starkdigital Dec 3, 2017 11:05PM PST

This can be done only two way first way: during using an app just off your internet and enjoy using it so that no add will appear. second way use flight mode when using application.

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My Alcatel has a different name for

by drpruner. Dec 21, 2017 5:13AM PST

third party, but it was off.
The reason I'm here is to learn about an app called Joy Launcher. It installed itself last night, and can't be force-stopped, disabled or uninstalled. It has other malicious characteristics as well.
I've been having trouble in other areas also, and am prepared to go to full reset. Cricket and I are convinced these others are a Google problem, but Google doesn't cover Alcatel; 'Go to mfr.'.
I have Malwarebytes and Avast installed, and they have worked well up to now.
This brings me to my next question. Is there a CNET forum for Alcatel? Not on brand forums, and I couldn't find one in my searching. Point me there, and I'll get off your back.

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It's gone now.

by drpruner. Dec 21, 2017 10:00PM PST

I had to wipe the phone for another problem, and that took care of it.
My malware stuff didn't stop it because it's a 'legitimate' app, albeit one of the sleaziest I've encountered.
Base on what I found, it's a Google app, or through them.

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That's So nice of you

by ankit4you Feb 8, 2018 1:12PM PST

This is a helpful information. I would keep it bookmarked until I read it. Thanks

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yes

by popslash Mar 22, 2018 9:12AM PDT

yes I had the same problem on a streaming app I had to reset my phone
c craply boring so I switched to other streaming apli

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Helpful Information

by MichelleAlese Apr 12, 2018 11:57AM PDT

Hi there, thanks for this helpful article! I own an android myself and have been worried about some security threats with it. This info helped me avoid running into any further problems.

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Android user

by nightlybasis Apr 24, 2018 5:40AM PDT

As an Android user I am always very appreciative of such tips! Thank you, friend.

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Malicious Advertising. Turn off allow third party apps now.

by nafiurr66 May 15, 2018 8:29PM PDT

Hi there, thanks for this helpful article! I own an android myself and have been worried about some security threats with it. This info helped me avoid running into any further problems.

Malicious Advertising. Turn off allow third party apps now.

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