The Android App Thread

Not what you're asking for but I got this for some old guy and he did ok with it.

http://biglauncher.com/

It is $12 but there's a demo https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=name.kunes.android.launcher.demo

 

How does your Dad feel about being referred to as "some old guy"?

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seah0rse.swififree


Swifi ~ Automatically connect to the strongest wifi signal!
excellent shit! woo~

 

Does anybody know what app does this :


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Something just got updated on my Note 4, and now when I turn the power on this is my screen. So now I need to swipe to unlock, and then I have to enter my pin.

This update happened yesterday, so i have the feeling some app has added an extra "feature"

 

Wow a big ad. Hope it isn't some adware stuff.

Go into settings, apps, running and see what doesn't look familiar and Google search any that look suspicious
Or close it and see if the lock screen happens

 

I think it might be Clean Master.

Disable the "Boost Charge" option.

Failing that check under Security and look for "Apps with Usage Access" and disable any third party apps access in there.

 

Still trying to find out which app did it.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...ck-screen-annoying-ads-just-appeared-gn4.html

Has a bunch of people with the same issue.
I do have Go Weather installed, so people are saying a lot of the "Go" apps are including it now.

I also had ES File explorer open, but they had a differ "Boost" manager which was not the same as the one I got.

So now it just seems to be an extra "feature" any app can install on an update.

 

as above, it will be an app with usage access - check security in settings.

 

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...dated-with-super-shady-speed-charging-adware/

 

ah there you go, I have ES but bought the Pro version when it went on sale recently and I never opt in for "charging boost" things as I figure they are most likely a waste of time.

 

I had a look at that, but it wasn't the same one I got.
At least in that app, you can turn it on and off.

I turned it on, and could see what it was doing, but it had a slightly different look to the screen I had.

So I know that wasn't the culprit for the screen I got.

 

Yea the free version is riddled with bloatware. So glad I paid for it. Great app.
Shame it's getting so much negative spotlight from the free version

 

I binned ES ages ago. Paid for solid explorer and haven't looked back. It is ... solid

 

I swear I tried SE a while back and didn't like it. Either way ES does an excellent job for what I mostly do which is copy to and from network shares.

 

Except in the material version you can't connect to a hidden SMB share, as it only lets you select from a list (you can't type in the name of a share).

 

I just checked this and when looking for a network connection it has a "Didn't find what you are looking for" box. Opened that and you can punch in IP address, port and path. That should let you connect to a hidden share, no?

 

Looks like at least someone agree with you.

http://lifehacker.com/the-best-file-management-app-for-android-5825578

 

Hey guys, I've got this random feature that has installed on my note 4.

As it has adds it worries me that it is a spy app. But I've not installed any bloody power charging feature on my phone...... ever.


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I can't find the process to end it either? Any suggestions?

EDIT: JUST READ BACK A PAGE... FML ES!!!!

 

anyone using an app to manage your loyalty cards (flybuys, woolworths, local coffee shop) and can recommend one??

 

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