Flexnet?

[ttxcsabby]

Anyone know what this running process is?

Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA

 

[tgtoys]

I've been wondering the same thing for a while..none of the devs are removing it from roms which leads be to believe it's needed for something. Here's what I've found on it so far...

Only really helpful info so far: There's a thread on Android Central regarding this on the 1X. Apparently, there is no solid explanation for it. Seems very suspicious to me. Replacement for CarrierIQ maybe?? Here's the link > http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-one-x/172870-suspicious-pre-installed-apps.html

Codes to enable/disable Flexnet: Found these in the 1X section...not sure if they work on the 1S. Here's a link to the original thread > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683634
UNKNOWN CODES
BE CAREFUL WITH THEM!
*#*#36666#*#* = starts FlexNet Mode | Don't know what it is ... | Discussion about flex net mode: http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc...lled-apps.html | So FlexNet may be a substitute for CarrierIQ ..
*#*#7669633#*#* = FlexNet related
*#*#361066#*#* = FlexNet related
*#*#361166#*#* = FlexNet related
*#*#362066#*#* = FlexNet related
*#*#366633#*#* = FlexNet related
*#*#368866#*#* = FlexNet related
*#*#3688633#*#* = FlexNet related

In the play store, there is a Flexnet app that can be downloaded. It appears to be a niche market app for those in the manufacturing and distribution industries. Here's a link to the description: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apriso.flexnet&hl=en

On Windows PCs: FLEXnet is a program that allows applications like Alldata to communicate with the internet.

So yeah that's what I've dug up. Any other info would be helpful, but I would like to just remove it completely since it is using resources (albeit not much) and until I know what it does is probably unwanted.

 

[mattbee]

I searched for Flexnet, ended up here.. its in the Sensation PKMN ROM also.
I share same feelings, it should be removed..

Could this be the alternate CarrierIQ I wonder..

Lets see how this progresses..

Disabled it on mine, no ill effects as yet..

Peace..

M..

 

[el_smurfo]

I searched for Flexnet, ended up here.. its in the Sensation PKMN ROM also.
I share same feelings, it should be removed..

Could this be the alternate CarrierIQ I wonder..

Lets see how this progresses..

Disabled it on mine, no ill effects as yet..

Peace..

M..

HOS has carrier IQ installed, so it's not that (look for apps starting with IQ in /system/app). I wonder if it's similar to the recently discovered app on Moto phones that ring home with any changes to system files at each boot?

 

[michaelh99]

Wanted to +1 this. Noticed this trying to phone home when looking through my firewall logs. Would like to know what it is. next time I see it I'll see how far I can trace it home

 

[damagedgoods]

Found this regarding software called FlexNet Connect:

"FlexNet Connect enables you to gain insights into what your installed base is using and values in your products. This will help you drive smarter product decisions and up-sell and cross-sell campaigns.

FlexNet Connect also delivers software updates and patches, data and marketing messages, such as reminders for expiring maintenance, directly to your end-users' systems. The users of your software products expect to stay connected to you after initial installation. They expect easy access to your latest software updates and to be notified of important announcements.

Derive deep customer insights

* Better understand your installed base with data on total customer size, versions in use, and upgrade patterns
* Learn how customers value your software by seeing which features are most popular
* Use real customer data to create better marketing campaigns and more competitive products

Cut Costs with Electronic Software Updates

* Cut support costs by keeping users on your most current version
* Cut product fulfillment, software upgrade delivery, and renewal costs
* Increase customer satisfaction by proactively delivering electronic software updates

Improve Customer Communication with In-Product Messaging

* Deliver marketing messages to customers and evaluators as they use your software
* Target users based on their product version, location, entitlement status, and more
* Reach all of your customers directly, even if they purchased through a reseller"

And also found this regarding FlexNet on thd iPad:

http://ipad.ulitzer.com/node/2323024

Sent from my HTC One X minus FLEXNET!!

 

[enemyrex]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hcHJpc28uZmxleG5ldCJd


found this on the google play store but it makes no sense to me

 

[damagedgoods]

Right,

I was just poking around in my PC and found a directory in C:\users\appdata\roaming called FLEXnet!!! AND another in ProgramData both of which are usually hidden. Here is the contents of C:\Users\doombadger\AppData\Roaming\FLEXnet\Connect\Database

File: {6C29152D-3FF9-43B2-84E4-9B35FC0BF5C2}.pf

[Main]
LastUpdateDate=8/30/2012:23:22:46
LastUploadDate=8/30/2012:23:22:47
[Default]
FNC: OS=Windows 7
FNC:TIMEZONE=GMT Standard Time;GMT+0:00
FNC:LOCALE=en_GB
FNC:BROWSER=Google Chrome

File: update.ini

[Main]
ScheduleInterval=0
Segment=6382
MessageFilter=-1
LastCheckPerformed=1/1/1900
LanguageID=1033
UseService=0
UserID={053E9EDE-E4E5-4516-8DC5-9EA4002189AA}
MachineID=:01:f2a983fba1366baced602d8dbb76ef3fab4a0776
NextCheckTime=9/6/2012:22:23:42
[ServerCertificates]
http://update.vodafone.com/=CER1E8A.tmp

And here is C:\ProgramData\FLEXnet\Connect\11

File: products.fnc-xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<products>
</products>

There was a separate directory called database which was empty. All have now been deleted.

Hope this helps shed some light guys.