1. ray689's Avatar
    I'm not here for shannigans, just to relate MY experience don't need your commentary.

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    What are the Apps? Might help to tell people here so they can avoid them.
    12-05-16 02:52 PM
  2. DrBoomBotz's Avatar
    Sorry but it has happened time and time again Downloading ONLY Google play. I have no need for third party sites. I have flagged the apps in question to Google but they are still in the store.

    Android BlackBerry
    Which apps are you talking about?
    I see Ray beat me to it.
    12-05-16 03:26 PM
  3. berrydroid's Avatar
    I downloaded the Avast Antivirus which I paid for the upgrade the redirect virus I obtained through the browser was for an app called Secure Antivirus. This is just one example.

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    12-05-16 03:31 PM
  4. berrydroid's Avatar
    You seem blissfully unaware of how forums work.
    I am blissfully unaware of how toxic this site has become and as the guy who runs this now since Kevins departure I would expect that you would allow for ALL points of view to be entertained without commentators being attacked.

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    12-05-16 03:36 PM
  5. conite's Avatar
    I am blissfully unaware of how toxic this site has become and as the guy who runs this now since Kevins departure I would expect that you would allow for ALL points of view to be entertained without commentators being attacked.

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    I think your sarcasm filter was off when you read Bla1ze's comment.
    12-05-16 03:41 PM
  6. berrydroid's Avatar
    I think your sarcasm filter was off when you read Bla1ze's comment.
    If it was I apologize.

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    12-05-16 03:43 PM
  7. Bla1ze's Avatar
    I think your sarcasm filter was off when you read Bla1ze's comment.
    Pretty much.
    12-05-16 03:44 PM
  8. rt2567's Avatar
    So obvious not enough BB10 users switching to android. I can see the purpose of this article

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    12-05-16 04:31 PM
  9. TgeekB's Avatar
    So obvious not enough BB10 users switching to android. I can see the purpose of this article

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    All BB10 users will be eventually switching to something, as it seems they are done making BB10 devices or improving the OS.
    12-05-16 04:33 PM
  10. ray689's Avatar
    I downloaded the Avast Antivirus which I paid for the upgrade the redirect virus I obtained through the browser was for an app called Secure Antivirus. This is just one example.

    Android BlackBerry
    So it was antivirus software that messed up your device? Thanks for proving the point i was trying to make to this OP. Antivirus programs tend to act as the virus themselves. So ultimately if you use your device properly then they are not required.
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    12-05-16 06:12 PM
  11. berrydroid's Avatar
    So it was antivirus software that messed up your device? Thanks for proving the point i was trying to make to this OP. Antivirus programs tend to act as the virus themselves. So ultimately if you use your device properly then they are not required.
    This is correct, I actually had to again readjust my DNS again I was having the following address 85.93.5.
    25 . Which apparently is a "Trojan injektor".

    Whilst I can appreciate your point of view. The point of Google play being devoid of malware is a fallacy in my view.

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    12-05-16 07:39 PM
  12. Thud Hardsmack's Avatar
    I am blissfully unaware of how toxic this site has become and as the guy who runs this now since Kevins departure I would expect that you would allow for ALL points of view to be entertained without commentators being attacked.

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    Point of view is not the same as fact. Your point of view is you're untrusting of the Google Play Store. Nobody can argue that. Claiming your experience with it as fact can be, however.
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    12-05-16 07:41 PM
  13. berrydroid's Avatar
    Point of view is not the same as fact. Your point of view is you're untrusting of the Google Play Store. Nobody can argue that. Claiming your experience with it as fact can be, however.
    OK then it's a FACT that the Google play store is riddled with malware

    https://www.grahamcluley.com/adverti...le-play-store/

    https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news...es-020415.html

    The irony in the second link, where Avast is making the virus / malware notifications to Google , isn't lost on me either . There are thousands of posts warning of malware IN the Google play store.

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    12-05-16 08:11 PM
  14. Thud Hardsmack's Avatar
    OK then it's a FACT that the Google play store is riddled with malware

    https://www.grahamcluley.com/adverti...le-play-store/

    https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news...es-020415.html

    The irony in the second link, where Avast is making the virus / malware notifications to Google , isn't lost on me either . There are thousands of posts warning of malware IN the Google play store.

    Android BlackBerry
    104 apps out of 2.4 million doesn't qualify as "riddled".

    (That's 0.0043% for those keeping track of such things.)
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    12-05-16 08:21 PM
  15. berrydroid's Avatar
    104 apps out of 2.4 million doesn't qualify as "riddled".

    (That's 0.0043% for those keeping track of such things.)
    That's just ONE example and yes the word is riddled.

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    12-05-16 08:26 PM
  16. Ronindan's Avatar
    That's just ONE example and yes the word is riddled.

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    Can you show us what is wrong with your phone - actually show us and not just re-posting some links of web articles.
    12-05-16 08:51 PM
  17. Thud Hardsmack's Avatar
    That's just ONE example and yes the word is riddled.

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    Also that example was from April and odds are pretty good they're gone by now. That's what the Bouncer code does.
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    12-05-16 08:53 PM
  18. Thud Hardsmack's Avatar
    Can you show us what is wrong with your phone - actually show us and not just re-posting some links of web articles.
    Excellent idea. I used that app for a spell and didn't have any DNS issues. But then again, I never rooted my device.
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    12-05-16 08:57 PM
  19. berrydroid's Avatar
    Can you show us what is wrong with your phone - actually show us and not just re-posting some links of web articles.
    I have posted what is pertinent to my specific issue. too bad that the fan bois aren't objective. I think I explained CLEARLY what is my issue.

    Android BlackBerry
    12-05-16 09:07 PM
  20. berrydroid's Avatar
    Also that example was from April and odds are pretty good they're gone by now. That's what the Bouncer code does.
    This is NOT a rooted device and no there are still malware on Google play recently the" Dress Code" is now released there.

    Android BlackBerry
    12-05-16 09:08 PM
  21. howarmat's Avatar
    I have posted what is pertinent to my specific issue. too bad that the fan bois aren't objective. I think I explained CLEARLY what is my issue.

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    you explained it but honestly I still think its an issue that you are causing. For it to happen multiple times is a USER caused issue. I know their can be SOME malware in the google play store but its miniscule chance of being infected from there IMO.

    This is NOT a rooted device and no there are still malware on Google play recently the" Dress Code" is now released there.

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    and when the malware was discovered it was removed and then google closes down access so apps with the malware cant be added.
    12-05-16 09:11 PM
  22. Ronindan's Avatar
    I have posted what is pertinent to my specific issue. too bad that the fan bois aren't objective. I think I explained CLEARLY what is my issue.

    Android BlackBerry
    show us something concrete rather than some links
    12-05-16 09:12 PM
  23. Ronindan's Avatar
    This is NOT a rooted device and no there are still malware on Google play recently the" Dress Code" is now released there.

    Android BlackBerry
    getting malware is not caused by having a rooted Android smartphone. more often it is caused by human error
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    12-05-16 09:21 PM
  24. berrydroid's Avatar
    you explained it but honestly I still think its an issue that you are causing. For it to happen multiple times is a USER caused issue. I know their can be SOME malware in the google play store but its miniscule chance of being infected from there IMO.
    I did factory resets on all my Android devices except for my Q box and every few days the DNS gets changed. I have the S3 ,S4, S5, S6edge , Tab 4 ,Tab S2, PRIV they all are affected by the issue strangely my iPad and Surface Pro aren't affected.

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    Last edited by berrydroid; 12-05-16 at 09:32 PM.
    12-05-16 09:21 PM
  25. Thud Hardsmack's Avatar
    I did factory resets on all my Android devices except for my Q box and every few days the DNS gets changed. I have the S3 ,S4, S5, S6edge , Tab 4 ,Tab S2, PRIV they all are affected by the issue strangely my iPad and Surface Pro aren't affected.

    Android BlackBerry
    Sounds like a local error to me:

    If you performed factory resets, are you restoring or starting from scratch?

    At what point do you notice there's a change in your DNS settings?

    How are the changes being detected?

    How are you setting them correctly?
    12-05-16 09:58 PM
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