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Suspicious App - can't uninstall

  • 14-10-2014 9:53am
    #1
    Van Occupanther
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Been noticing the battery on my HTC one mini had been draining quickly lately. Went through my apps and data and noticed an app called com.android.sound has used 800mb in the last week.

    I've looked online and can't find much info about this app but it seems to be a location tracker!! I can't uninstall it in the settings/apps menu and don't really want to wipe my phone if I can avoid it. Any ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    Sonics2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,261 ✭✭✭Sonics2k


    That's a system app, you can't and shouldn't install it.


  • #3
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Sonics2k wrote: »
    That's a system app, you can't and shouldn't install it.

    Are you sure? This is an app, not a process.


  • #4
    Sonics2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,261 ✭✭✭Sonics2k


    Actually I'll take that back, I got it confused with another app. My bad.

    OP, have you tried Googling it? Can you screenshot the app itself maybe?


  • #5
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Sonics2k wrote: »
    Actually I'll take that back, I got it confused with another app. My bad.

    OP, have you tried Googling it? Can you screenshot the app itself maybe?

    I tried. Not many results but I think it could possibly be a malicious app alright.


  • #6
    Miaireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭Miaireland


    I am having the same problem with my phone. Can I ask what app you are having the problem with?


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  • #7
    Van Occupanther
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭Van Occupanther


    Sonics2k wrote: »
    Actually I'll take that back, I got it confused with another app. My bad.

    OP, have you tried Googling it? Can you screenshot the app itself maybe?

    This screenshot is what shows in my apps. When I googled it I found this:

    http://smslocspy-client-1-sms-spy.android.informer.com

    Appreciate any help, thanks.


  • #8
    Van Occupanther
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭Van Occupanther


    I don't mind wiping the phone but I just don't want to lose my text messages.


  • #9
    solomafioso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,095 ✭✭✭solomafioso


    Try App Eater. Be wary of removing system apps (it will list it).

    If you want to double check, you can run a malwarebytes scan first.


  • #10
    Squeeonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,570 ✭✭✭Squeeonline


    Van Occupanther wrote: »
    I don't mind wiping the phone but I just don't want to lose my text messages.

    Text message, what is this 1990?

    Anyway if you want to back them up there are tons of apps for it. I use this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore

    Just take the file off the phone before you wipe everything.

    Suspicious partner? http://smslocspy-client-1-sms-spy.android.informer.com/


  • #11
    Van Occupanther
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭Van Occupanther


    solomafioso wrote: »
    Try App Eater. Be wary of removing system apps (it will list it).

    If you want to double check, you can run a malwarebytes scan first.

    App eater won't eat it but it's not a system app. Gonna wipe the phone, have everything I need backed up. Thanks for all the help everyone.


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  • #12
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,963 ✭✭✭long_b


    It's hardly being used by some music streaming service? Play Music /Spotify /TuneIn ?


  • #13
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,583 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    From the link above it does indeed seem that someone has installed an app on your phone to ping your gps location.

    I'd suggest that after you wipe the phone, you set up a pin or pattern lock on it for security.


  • #14
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Squeeonline wrote: »
    Text message, what is this 1990?

    If you get an unlimited amount of text messages by your provider what's the difference in using them and any other app ? I don't understand your logic.


  • #15
    Squeeonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,570 ✭✭✭Squeeonline


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    If you get an unlimited amount of text messages by your provider what's the difference in using them and any other app ? I don't understand your logic.

    Joking, but SMS has very limited features compared to things like Whatsapp with group messages, multimedia. I guess it depends on your availability of data/wifi and prevalence of smartphones in your circle of friends.


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