"Shop Apps" Icon and Appia

[Niez1111]

Today i woke up to randomly see an app on my home screen called "Shop Apps" with a green shopping cart icon. I clicked this and brought me to a web page that is called Appia or something. Is this malware or a virus?

 

[Spencersansone]

Could be. I use an antivirus on my phone called Lookout and it's free. Try installing it and then run a scan to be sure. If it's not a virus but you still don't want it you can always uninstall it

 

[Niez1111]

When i try to uninstall it, it doesnt show up anywhere on my phone. Not the file viewer search or even the google widget via Search my phone.

 

[mikedt]

It's probably some ad-supported app or game you've installed, that's what usually causes this.

Our forum sticky is worth reading for information and solutions...
http://androidforums.com/android-ap...s-unwanted-shortcuts-browsers-redirected.html

Appia is an app monetisation platform.

 

[Niez1111]

The last app I installed was called stock market tips

 

[mikedt]

The last app I installed was called stock market tips

This one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilebeez.stockmarket.tips

It's in the permissions:-
System tools
install shortcuts

...and one review says "This app is an 'AdBomb'!!"

So uninstall it and the ad crap should go away. Or you should be able to delete them manually from the home screen.

 

[Niez1111]

Must be it. I uninstalled it thanks!!