HI all,
I am planning on buying a new phone soon - either OnePlus 8 Pro/8TPro or Samsung S20/Note 20 (when the latter are released)
Could any OP8 holders please confirm if this was indeed accurate?
If it's accurate, is there a way to avoid this?
Or we stuck on the stock firmware with the 'potential' data being sent off to home?
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5outof7 said:
HI all,
I am planning on buying a new phone soon - either OnePlus 8 Pro/8TPro or Samsung S20/Note 20 (when the latter are released)
Could any OP8 holders please confirm if this was indeed accurate? If it's accurate, is there a way to avoid this?
Or we stuck on the stock firmware with the 'potential' data being sent off to home?
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Hi,
This is a sensitive topic since it can become a little to political, but to keep it simple, OnePlus has never been caught doing something sketchy like that, not like Xiaomi or Huawei and other Chinese brands. But there's always this little doubt because Chinese GOV (not people, please make the difference) isn't transparent at all with its policy and relationship with phone manufacturers. So if this is really an issue because you work in a sensitive place in your country (research, administration, ...) then go for Samsung, because "we never know what could happen". But if you don't have anything sensitive to hide, trust me, Chinese secret services won't give a damn about your data lol.
We're not stuck at all on stock firmware, there are a lot of ROMs that are really good, and can be used instead of stock. I don't know if flashing a ROM deletes the issue tho, because what's a problem with spying is that you don't know where the leak come from, and if OnePlus where indeed spying us, they would've a solution that works even with ROMs since OnePlus let us easily and freely flash anything on our phones.
I'll end by saying that it's really a shame, because OnePlus phones are really good, and those trust issues can sometimes completely ruin the experience...
Also, your question is 100% legit, 20 years ago I'd say your paranoid, but now, with all the political background, you do better asking.
We're living difficult time for privacy since internet is so anchored in our lives...
If anyone want to post in this thread, please stick to the rules by not going full political. Just answer the question asked and put the least amount of political views in the answer. I tried to be as neutral as possible, do so please
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Didn't read the full pic, sorry :silly:
OnePlus do have a data policy, here it is : https://imgur.com/a/daHRpSl
Thank you so much for replying Raiz, very much appreciate the input and perspective.
Raiz said:
Edit #1:
Didn't read the full pic, sorry :silly:
OnePlus do have a data policy, here it is : https://imgur.com/a/daHRpSl
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Thanks again for posting the pic/edit!
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I purchased the Verizon Touch Pro 2 the day it came out, but I have never been happy with the phone. I have had some issues with two of them actually. I’m receiving my third new phone this Thursday. I’m going to sell it off on either Ebay or XDA or something, but I was curious to see if anyone else is jumping ship to the new Motorola Droid. Anyone? I think the droid is a great mixture between the customization of WM6.5 and the stability of Blackberry. What do you think? Anyone taking the leap? I think that will be my next phone. I was excited for the WM6.5 update and what not, but it my eyes WM will never be great until possibly WM7.
PS: If you’re interested in a new HTC Touch Pro 2, we can discuss that too! Just thought I would toss that in there…..
We have almost 20 TP2s. Everyone knows the Droid is coming, no one has asked. I have 10 more eligible for upgrades in the next 2 months, and most of them have asked for a TP2.
you say you have had problems? what kind of problems to go through 3 phones :\
I have seen videos of it and it is buggy. For instance if you go to scroll through contacts or a list you drag your finger and about a half of second later it decides to scroll. Plus I can't stand not having decent gps software.
Sweeny Russ said:
I have seen videos of it and it is buggy. For instance if you go to scroll through contacts or a list you drag your finger and about a half of second later it decides to scroll. Plus I can't stand not having decent gps software.
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are you talking about the droid not having decent gps software? The google maps on droid looks pretty damn good to me.
Be wary of "The Droid", last guy that thought it was a good idea to switch... well, it didn't turn out so well ...
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if you don't want the freedom of doing anything with a mobile device via mods, hacks, and forums (and I mean anything literally) but rather a very handy device that will perform well out the box...then I recommend the droid...but if you want anything you can think of on a phone...stay with the TP2. Pretty much, the TP2, you have to "fix" and "trick" out to see the "actual" potential of what you have where as the the Android OS, you get most of what you would want right out of the box but has limitations. I stay with windows personally cause if I need something, it's there either on xda or ppcgeeks, period. It's just a matter of finding it.
I say do it. The more people we have working on it, the faster we can root it and start modifying.
It looks like a great phone. I can't wait to pick it up friday.
Hi guys.
Will appreciate your help on this - don't want to be scammed.
Being offered a new condition, open box, S6 EDGE for a good deal, but box says following.
Not me nor seller (seems honest) have a clue!
I specifically need the F version (which this is) since I spend some time in the states and some time in europe.
Please your advice?
THANK YOU!!!!
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Most phones in Samsung's Galaxy line come with a so-called "region lock". In this case, it means the phone can only be used with a SIM card from the ME-region. However, these region locks are not permanent. If the phone has already been used with an ME SIM at some point, and has had at least one phone conversation for a duration longer than 5 minutes, the lock is automatically removed (it is mainly there as a measure to prevent grey-imports). Though, if the phone has previously never been used, there is a risk you might not be able to activate it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/s6-s6-egde-regional-lock-t3076604/
I really appreciate your response. Very helpful and complete. Thank you!
Can't this be overcome via ADB? Some sort of a trick? This is XDA after all
I am actually even more perplexed now. By ME you mean Middle-East?
Phone was never used before according to seller. Claims he's the one who opened the box.
So basically the conclusion is that I should avoid this device? This phone cannot be activated in US? Can only be activated in the Middle East then? What constitutes ME though? I travel all the time so I actually might pull this off. Is there like a list of countries?
Why do they complicate the hell out of everything?!
Yes, unfortunately, if the phone has never been used before, you would actually need to insert a SIM from an ME (Middle-East) carrier and make a call to "unlock" it. If not, the phone will simply reject your SIM. From what I've read, this is supposedly to stop "foreign resellers", though many of these can now unlock the phone on request before shipping =/
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Can't this be overcome via ADB? Some sort of a trick? This is XDA after all
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Sadly, it seems to be embedded into the SoC firmware, so there's no trivial workaround for it as I know of.
Thank you once again. Do you happen to know what countries are considered ME? I know this definition varies.
Hm, can't seem to find a formal list on Samsung's site, but I would guess all countries listed under ME (http://www.samsung.com/countries), plus those under "Africa" redirecting to Samsung NA/EG (Morocco, Tunisia, Algiers, Libya & Egypt), as the phone should accept SIM cards from NA carriers as well.
Phenomenal link! Thank you. Quite helpful actually since their definition is somewhat different than what one might think.
If there's no way around this while in Europe or US, I think it's a no-deal ):
Too bad, I was offered a really good price on it. Bummer.
There's always a chance you could get an ME SIM somewhere online though. That said, there's no guarantee it will actually activate the phone when not connected to the carrier's own network. Might indeed be best to skip this deal, just to be on the safe side
Indeed.
I was thinking to myself - "what? Pshh, no problem, i'll XDA this in no time, easy peasy".
Samsung does not have this problem. xiaomi and huawei completely reduced edge sensitivity. It does not rise. There is software blocking.
What's up with you and screen, this is like third thread you made with same sh...t. who cares? It's good phone, if somebody don't like it, sell it and buy another one.
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What's up with you and screen, this is like third thread you made with same sh...t. who cares? It's good phone, if somebody don't like it, sell it and buy another one.
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Here, fw and patch shares are made. There are developers here. There are suggestions and requests. People who receive other phones every day are not here. They are using Amazon .com only.
If you don't like it, go. The camera of this phone is very nice. that's why I bought it. But this screen is tiring. I am having problems with all the graphics programs I use. If it is an uncorrected problem, I will sell it.
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Here, fw and patch shares are made. There are developers here. There are suggestions and requests. People who receive other phones every day are not here. They are using Amazon .com only.
If you don't like it, go. The camera of this phone is very nice. that's why I bought it. But this screen is tiring. I am having problems with all the graphics programs I use. If it is an uncorrected problem, I will sell it.
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My point is that you already wrote about this, and it's 3 thread about this, and you spam another thread also, and it's look like you are the only one who has that problem. So maybe try to send back your phone if you have warranty?!
There's a lot smart people here but is free will community work, and if this is not common problem no one will sitt and tray to fix your problem, that is probably hardware issue. If you have a knowledge a time and resources to fix this problem, then do it and share it if you want to share. Don't spam the forum.
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My point is that you already wrote about this, and it's 3 thread about this, and you spam another thread also, and it's look like you are the only one who has that problem. So maybe try to send back your phone if you have warranty?!
There's a lot smart people here but is free will community work, and if this is not common problem no one will sitt and tray to fix your problem, that is probably hardware issue. If you have a knowledge a time and resources to fix this problem, then do it and share it if you want to share. Don't spam the forum.
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this is a different video. a different content.
You're wrong when they say other things.
There are articles on reddit and many sites that have this problem.
People who draw, those who use apk using the edges are uncomfortable.
My habit of using screens doesn't concern anyone.
Joyful ; Maybe you just watch movies and just take photos.
I do not know.
There is no hardware problem on the screen.
Understand this, please.
This is a fw problem.
Hello.
curved, edge sensitivity, updated for. EU ROM beta 20.2.27
thank you so much.
Finally my euro has been updated. The update I wrote for weeks has arrived. super. non-support friends, people who constantly criticize. Use it now.
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Without knowing, unnecessary speakers, ignorant comments, use it now.
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Anybody heard of this new phone to be released in August? Just asking because I would like more details on it. Such as hardware details, OS details etc. And the possibility that the bootloader is unlocked and maybe someone is already working on root method?
Freedom Phone
Freedom Phone
freedomphone.com
Thank you
AFAIK the phones offered by Freedom Phones are Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL running GrapheneOS.
More info here
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AFAIK the phones offered by Freedom Phones are Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL running GrapheneOS.
More info here
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Thank you for the information but I think we may be talking about 2 different organizations. The link you provided is .net and the one I posted is .com. Not only that but the freedom phone from your post has graphene OS while the one from my link uses freedom OS.
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I saw that on the NTD channel on YouTube (it's a conservative news channel that YT would never recommend)
https://www.youtube.com/c/ntdtv/videos
They were saying that the Freedom Phone is a plan by a guy who become a millionaire by his age of 18, because he invested in Bitcoin. So, a prejudice warning right there.
Next, they said that his main concern was that it is hard to source the hardware (really?), because the big names in cell phone business do dominate the industry, while none of them interested in privacy. (True).
So, he had figured out how to get the hardware and his new freedom phone is flying off the shelves, because it is a revolutionary new concept where the phone has his own store and doesn't allow the network location scanning and so on, so basically it is a de-googled phone.
TRexombo said:
Anybody heard of this new phone to be released in August? Just asking because I would like more details on it. Such as hardware details, OS details etc. And the possibility that the bootloader is unlocked and maybe someone is already working on root method?
Freedom Phone
Freedom Phone
freedomphone.com
Thank you
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Conservatives are touting this phone to be patriotic, etc... but there are articles claiming its a cheap chinese knockoff with huge security issues, likely built in to the phone at the request of the NSA for snooping purposes.
Purchased a sm-s908u 1tb model from Facebook marketplace earlier and on getting it home noticed it was very sluggish
Factory reset and hardware reset and noticed that non of the Samsung one ui settings were available in settings.
Then realised that there was no one ui elements at all! Seems to be badly running a vanilla android!
What are my options?
My first thought was to download firmware from samknows and hope that it fixes this very odd issue!
The phones still under warranty so I could always go down that route.
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What phone is that supposed to be? Looks like a clone
It's not supposed to have rounded corners, you've been scammed
Nah its legit, the IMEI codes on the phone match with the box
I'm sorry it's fake it's not even the proper settings menu or anything
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Nah its legit, the IMEI codes on the phone match with the box
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Scammer know how to do that. It’s all stolen, or faked. You have been scammed. Unless you can return it, your money is gone. if you try to use the warrant, you will be told the same thing.
another way I know it’s fake is a lot of these screens are clearly fake, not something Samsung would create, very ugly too. Look at the updator. Obviously fake. The toast in the second update picture has a grammer mistake too. And so does everyhtig in the updator. Read it again. And Google the real Samsung update screen. And real Samsung start up screen.
Can you get into recovery? What does it look like? If it really is legitimate, you might be able to load an official firmware, but who knows. What provider are you using? Are you using an e-sim? Says you are using slot 2.
The screen on a real S22U will be edge to edge, so I am afraid the others may be right.
100% fake.
Sorry mate
Don't order things like that from Facebook marketplace bro, that looks so fake
The welcome screen looks like Note 4 or 5. I'm sorry this happened. I don't know why people buy cell phones off Market
"The current version is the latest, not found the new version!" is the kind of broken English you would find in a fake phone.
And the SM-S908U only has one physical SIM, the other is eSIM.
Facebook is not your friend. Bad people reside there.
hello friend odin recognizes your cell phone if it is not false
Dial these two codes and see what happens
*#1234#
*#0*#