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Did anyone notice the apps Shazam and Where are gone from Market downloads? Those are the best free apps out there and it is completely gone. I feel so lost now.
RootNBoot said:
Did anyone notice the apps Shazam and Where are gone from Market downloads? Those are the best free apps out there and it is completely gone. I feel so lost now.
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Just search google for the apk and sideload it...
Edit, Shazam is back not sure whats going on with Where.
Edit2, Where? must not be available on Rogers either. I use Poynt. It's just as useful to me.
WHERE isn't available from an AT&T connection, as they have their own WHERE on their Android phones.
How it's filtered I don't know.
thanks guys. I have t-mobile but Shazam and Where is still missing from Market. It must be a carrier thing but I thought we all share the same android Market. I even tried a search for Poynt and that wasn't in Market either. I do have the apk for Shazam and I tried to install it but It failed (the same install worked last time). So I think these two great apps are gone for good from T-mobile.
I can find Shazam here in the UK.
try sound hound. blows shazaam out the water
I just checked my market (Motorola Droid running CM v6.0.0) and both Where and Shazam both show up. So it must be a carrier thing, not an Android Market thing.
Such a shame but thanks for recommending Sound Hound. It works great. One down and one to go.
RootNBoot said:
Such a shame but thanks for recommending Sound Hound. It works great. One down and one to go.
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I'm pretty sure you can get poynt from the website (but it just may email you a link to the market I'm not sure).
http://poynt.com/android.html
yes, it's just a link to the market and it's not available off the market. But thanks anyways.
Have you tried the market enabler? I was told something about changing regions but I've never installed it. Might be worth a try if you have a free minute.
nope no different. anyone know of an app that will replace "Where"?
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Every phone "shares the same Market" as you said, but we're not allowed to walk down the same aisles. Developers can filter their app to not be visible by certain carriers or in certain countries, so you may not see it on T-Mobile but somebody on Verizon might.
As for Where, there are a million of those location awareness apps that can replace it. They may not be as good or to your preference, but Poynt, Yelp, Geodelic, etc. might do the core features.
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nope no different. anyone know of an app that will replace "Where"?
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IMO, Google Places and GasBuddy replaces WHERE. If you really want the food etc type stuff, add Yelp too.
Or download the WHERE apk I suppose. It's around.
I have a nexus one running cm6 on T-Mobile USA and both of the apps show up on the market just did a quick search to make sure
The PayPal Mobile app disappeared for me from Verizon's market after I upgraded my Droid X to 2.2. Apparently it's still visible to 2.1 users, presumably since Verizon has been so slow about officially pushing out Froyo. I finally tracked down the APK and all is well.
The geographic/version limitations of the market are silly in the 'big picture' but I guess they make sense from a business standpoint for the carriers and everyone else getting a piece of the pie
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I have a nexus one running cm6 on T-Mobile USA and both of the apps show up on the market just did a quick search to make sure
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I have the same specs as well but it still isn't visible in market. So I guess it's area specific? I'll give those other apps a try. Thanks guys. It's just more convenient when you have just one app that can complete multiple functions instead of having two or three apps.
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The PayPal Mobile app disappeared for me from Verizon's market after I upgraded my Droid X to 2.2. Apparently it's still visible to 2.1 users, presumably since Verizon has been so slow about officially pushing out Froyo. I finally tracked down the APK and all is well.
The geographic/version limitations of the market are silly in the 'big picture' but I guess they make sense from a business standpoint for the carriers and everyone else getting a piece of the pie
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Where did you find the PayPal apk? I've been trying to find it and get it from PayPal for quite some time now...
EDIT: Never mind. I was able to find the apk from Android Freeware.
They replaced Shazam for Shazam Encore now, so now its no longer unlimited tagging its replaced to 5 tags a month now. You have to buy it to get ad free and also get it unlimited tags
I just walked out of my local att store. The theme settings are there unlike on Verizon but the usual flood of bloat apps are all there. It's as bad as a go phone. None would let me Uninstall and several are also unable to be disabled such as the stock Twitter app. I looked at the storage setting and a fresh G4 has over 1.2GB of apps installed with only 21GB free space.
Wait for root. And just kick them out.
Root will do it sure, but for now I'm holding off getting it. If the att model gets root that will be enough for me. Having Google play edition m7 and m8 had just spoiled me to much I guess..
Here is hoping for a root very shortly. I am due for an upgrade and it is either the G4 with root 8 wait for the new Nexus phones. Currently nothing else on the market meets my requirements, that could change of course.
Acill said:
I just walked out of my local att store. The theme settings are there unlike on Verizon but the usual flood of bloat apps are all there. It's as bad as a go phone. None would let me Uninstall and several are also unable to be disabled such as the stock Twitter app. I looked at the storage setting and a fresh G4 has over 1.2GB of apps installed with only 21GB free space.
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Strange you can't disable twitter. I was able to.
I think the only things I couldn't disable were a couple LG apps. Overall, bloat isn't a big deal for me as long as it isn't using resources or draining battery.
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So why did you buy the AT&T version instead of the unlocked version if you hate bloat so much?
I didnt end up getting it, still debating on it. I only tried the demo at the AT%T store, but would think its the same as a retail one. Strange that Twitter gives an error when you select to disable it. Glad thats not the case on a retail model though.
I hate bloat and branding but settled for the ATT version because it was easier to come but and ultimately, more compatible with their network.
Every ATT app can be disabled except for their Address Book and Remote support. Really not that big of a deal.
I do hate that apps like Twitter, Uber, and Amazon get bundled in. I've never used Twitter or Uber and prefer to use Amazon's site.
Sammae7 said:
I hate bloat and branding but settled for the ATT version because it was easier to come but and ultimately, more compatible with their network.
Every ATT app can be disabled except for their Address Book and Remote support. Really not that big of a deal.
I do hate that apps like Twitter, Uber, and Amazon get bundled in. I've never used Twitter or Uber and prefer to use Amazon's site.
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Amazon is the only one of those I use, but I never understand why they put a different Amazon app preloaded on phones. I disable it and get the one from the play store.
Ordered a black leather one today. Can't wait to get it and root it. If it's half as good as my Nexus 5 that finally died, I'll be happy.
Anybody k,ow when root might find,out
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Anybody k,ow when root might find,out
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All the TAR files seem to be available now so maybe it's being worked on.
Got mine from AT&T. Seems decent so far. Looking forward to root, whenever it comes out.
Until then, I'm trying to make sense of how to best work with DNG files.
Just came from my AT&T store almost bought it but I'll wait til root is confirmed. I almost got stuck with that note 4 last year I'll never buy a phone again before it has confirmed root
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I thought lollipop was supposed to fix this? Bloatware is supposed to be downloaded depending on your sim into the user app partition. But of course everyone always chooses to ignore Google guidelines
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I believe Lollipop only does that on Google devices, which ultimately, is pointless. I was excited for that aspect, too.
Sammae7 said:
I hate bloat and branding but settled for the ATT version because it was easier to come but and ultimately, more compatible with their network.
Every ATT app can be disabled except for their Address Book and Remote support. Really not that big of a deal.
I do hate that apps like Twitter, Uber, and Amazon get bundled in. I've never used Twitter or Uber and prefer to use Amazon's site.
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The international version supports AT&T's LTE bands (2, 4, 5, 17). You will probably lose VoLTE support though.
It also doesn't support band 30, AT&T's new upcoming band. AT&T version does.
Ultimately, I went for what was readily available to me.
Hey everyone
I just heard about Huawei been a bit more relaxed about rooting their Mate 30 Pro.
At First I was like that is AWESOME, the idea of been able to use the Mate 30 Pro with pixel experience (my favourite custom Rom) sounds amazing.... best Pixel stock experience on a beast like Mate 30 would be epic.
Then I found a strange taste in my mouth. There would still be some draw backs. Thought I would list some concerns and people could answer some of those concerns.
(Note....each concern/question has a solution or comment I think about the issue.....this is just my view and not to be taken as the only view)
1. Lack of full potential from cameras on the back?
I know some custom ROM camera apps are pretty good l, but to really experience the best from the camera's you would have to have some access to l the Mate 30 Pro stock camera app package to allow.
A thought I had is that Huawei could make a APK that's a bit like Goodlock and this app would allow you to download the stock camera app and other stock apps that people may use on their Huawei devices.
2. LTE and 5G??
I can remember using my Samsung S7E with Pixel Experience but one of the draw backs was that I could get 4G but I didn't get the extra features like LTE, wifi calling, HD call quality ect. If this remained the case then this would be a major draw back to a 2019 flagship device.
Maybe Huawei could needed coding and solutions directly to custom Rom developers....or allow then to be a open source so every ROM devloper had access these features.
3. General Custom ROM glitches and bugs
We are all used to our ROMs having strange behaviours every now and ad gain but do we want these bugs on our £800+ smartphone that we use eveqersryday.
This solution seems obvious Huawei need to work closely with custom Rom developers and helping them Iron these issues out.
4. Some apps dont work on custom Roms no matter what.
Back to my S7e I was able to almost all of the apps on my phone thanks to magisk manager but some apps still had issues. My samsung gear app would pair with my gearfit 2 no matter what. It downloaded but it would not find any devices. I found a fix but that caused my Google to stop working, so had to put it back. This happened with other apps as well.
The only solution I can think of is app developers would have to made aware that mate 30 users could be using rooted devices with Huawei's blessing and ensure there apps work on rooted versions of the phone.
5. Is Warranty still safe.
If Huawei are actually cool with us rooting our P30 Pro then they need to put their money where their mouth is and allow this activity with their manufactures warranty, private insurance companies need to follow suit as well.
Huawei could give us manufactures warranty but with the condition that if possible we have to flash the stock firmware of the device before sending it out.
That's it....that's just s few of my thoughts and possible solutions and would love to hear what you guys think and if you have any worries or questions of your own? Maybe if we make enough noise Huawei will notice us and take our ideas and answer our questions themselves.
(Make it easier....put which number comment your answering to so we all have a better idea what's going on)
Keep it friendly guys remember these are mine and others thoughts.... none of us are implying that these thoughts are right.
By the way... I am a Note 9 user but I am really excited of the potential of Huawei been the ultimate custom ROM brand.
Official Pixel Experience is pretty much nill on Huawei Devices. I see the Honor 10 has
again been dropped.
When the Ban is lifted Huawei will lock the bootloader again no doubt.
they have changed their mind, they will not unlock the BL for the Mate 30.
the only place this device will sell well is China, they are screwed pretty much everywhere else.
I just bought one in shanghai yesterday. Its a very neat and fast phone. especially the 40w charging is cool. you can watch percentages go up...
I asked for the 5G version but i was told its not availbale and should come November. I was wondering though if its already built in and just needs a software patch... like back then when Nvidia was reducing performace on Graphic cards by disabling shaders by firmware...
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I just bought one in shanghai yesterday. Its a very neat and fast phone. especially the 40w charging is cool. you can watch percentages go up...
I asked for the 5G version but i was told its not availbale and should come November. I was wondering though if its already built in and just needs a software patch... like back then when Nvidia was reducing performace on Graphic cards by disabling shaders by firmware...
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Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
paullu said:
Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I live in Germany. Cant test US Networks until January, so someone else needs to do that
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Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I would say most likely it works, as the China version covers pretty much all the network.
You could find out the specs from their website and check if the LTE bands covers T-Mobiles. It works on Bell's network though.
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Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I am in TX, I got Mate 30 Pro from China, and it works with T-mobile showing "4G" icon. The speed test result is like to my old iPhone 6.
By the way, I have 2 sim card, one is China Union (works on AT&T's network) which support VoLTE, the other is T-Mobile which does not.
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I am in TX, I got Mate 30 Pro from China, and it works with T-mobile showing "4G" icon. The speed test result is like to my old iPhone 6.
By the way, I have 2 sim card, one is China Union (works on AT&T's network) which support VoLTE, the other is T-Mobile which does not.
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Thanks for the reply. Also dou you install Google apps? If so can you confirm Google pay , YouTube ,Goole map are working?
paullu said:
Thanks for the reply. Also dou you install Google apps? If so can you confirm Google pay , YouTube ,Goole map are working?
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Play store, Google pay, gmail, map, YouTube, chrome, Android Auto can be installed and have no problem to log in to use. i have been play with my phone for a week, so far the noticable issues are Google pay that does not allow me to pay, and some of app like netflix, United airline, gasbuddy cannot install..
Does Google photos back up and work as normal?
jbreaz said:
Does Google photos back up and work as normal?
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Google photos Works fine for me (backup sync and share)
o012 said:
Google photos Works fine for me (backup sync and share)
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Thank you I think I'm convinced
I was trying to find a thread about the bootloader being unlocked on this phone and couldn't find one. I came across this video on YouTube where this guy turns on his phone and says his phone unlocked. He doesn't say how he did it but I'm thinking someone might want to contact him and ask him how he did it. About 2 minutes in he shows this
https://youtu.be/6a8BkESzAXs
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I was trying to find a thread about the bootloader being unlocked on this phone and couldn't find one. I came across this video on YouTube where this guy turns on his phone and says his phone unlocked. He doesn't say how he did it but I'm thinking someone might want to contact him and ask him how he did it. About 2 minutes in he shows this
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Most likely a review unit like others have had, release software dosnt have OEM unlock option in developers, if something comes of the int. Version we may be able to get rebranding but has yet to be seen
He commented about it being a devkit under the comment by Markus Haier here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5pxYxPSbl_s and said he was going to make a video on it but still nothing.
@o012 Well my P30-Pro (VOG-L09) has OEM unlocking under developer options but haven't tried unlocking.
All works in canada except certain banking apps google backup netflix google pay androis assistant needs to be rebooted everytime. Rest all works fine including google photo backup
Has anyone installed a custom ROM and TWRP to it yet.
Could a Gapps package help the issues? Gapps include all the google services and system setting to keep google stable and updating.
Think Gapps could be installed via the phones built in bootloader??.
Google PlayStore compatible ?
Can be sideloaded the Google Playstore APK ? thanks
I'm asking because 2 different YouTuber reviewers reply with opposite answers:
Izami Gadget replies: Hi. Yes. Can install it with no problem. Same as another china phone that comes without GMS. can sideload the play store APK without a problem
Elsegood Michael replies: Not on the Chinese version no. You’ll have to wait to see if it’s released globally in the next couple of months
I'd like to know the same thing. Have ordered one from China. Should be with me by Tuesday (UK).
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I'm asking because 2 different YouTuber reviewers reply with opposite answers:
Izami Gadget replies: Hi. Yes. Can install it with no problem. Same as another china phone that comes without GMS. can sideload the play store APK without a problem
Elsegood Michael replies: Not on the Chinese version no. You’ll have to wait to see if it’s released globally in the next couple of months
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yeah. i hate this. its unbelievable how bad reviewers are these days.
from what I understand:
yes. you can side-load the Play Store. i've seen the Play Store installed on the phone.
unfortunately, you can download Gmail for example, but you cannot sign-into Gmail once you open the app.
thats why people are saying no Google Services.
thats how i understand it, hope it clears some things up for you.
also, you should look up all the ways to get Google Services on Huawei and Honor devices.
search "huawei honor google services".
people with these devices without Google Services shipped have been using a workaround for at least 2 years now.
some real capable people out there.
jook93 said:
I'd like to know the same thing. Have ordered one from China. Should be with me by Tuesday (UK).
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So have I. I'm sick in the head and have to stop!
You got for good price? The price has sky rocketed! Who from?
lawtq said:
So have I. I'm sick in the head and have to stop!
You got for good price? The price has sky rocketed! Who from?
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how much did you end up paying I paid 12'100 yuan for 512gb
karkid1 said:
how much did you end up paying I paid 12'100 yuan for 512gb
karkid1 said:
how much did you end up paying I paid 12'100 yuan for 512gb
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May I ask where did you purchase yours from? Where is everybody purchasing theirs from if in the US?
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Im in Canada, I purchased through PDA plaza they have removed there sale price from the site but if you email them im sure they will honor it and they ship worldwide for reference I paid 2375 cdn
I'll find out when I receive mine on the 1st.
Button on the buy now waiting to see if gps can be installed
Well my Honor Magic V has arrived.
Who has some ideas of how to install Google services?
I've tried the Huawei mate x2 way but can't get the replacement backup.apk to install
If you have any questions about the phone I'll be happy to help
jook93 said:
Well my Honor Magic V has arrived.
Who has some ideas of how to install Google services?
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jook93 said:
I've tried the Huawei mate x2 way but can't get the replacement backup.apk to install
If you have any questions about the phone I'll be happy to help
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Question where did you purchase your Honor Magic V from? I am looking to purchase mine soon and looking for reputable buyer and faster shipping.
Have you tried these two versions below. I remember when I had my Mate X2 I had installed it using the below methods.
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well that sucks.. I also saw one of the review videos where the lay store was installed but it would quit when you tried to open.. Its a deal braker since I need some work related apps. Will keep my oppo find n...
Yes I used the same on my mate x2. Using the above method you can install from the backup but when opening the G (lzplay.helper) it doesn't install gms just error.
I purchased mine from Trinity Electronics Hong Kong. I've used them a couple of times and they are very quick at replying and sending. Like any 3rd party seller there is a mark up on price. I don't mind paying a bit extra for peace of mind.
how are push notifications ?
Google Play Store can Install but not Work !!
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from what I understand:
yes. you can side-load the Play Store. i've seen the Play Store installed on the phone.
unfortunately, you can download Gmail for example, but you cannot sign-into Gmail once you open the app.
thats why people are saying no Google Services.
thats how i understand it, hope it clears some things up for you.
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tried to tell you all
Does Facebook, YouTube, Twitter work?
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Does Facebook, YouTube, Twitter work?
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Facebook and twitter work fine as you don't need Google services for them to work. For YouTube I've been using Vanced for years as I like it better than the normal YouTube app
I have not even installed the WiFi and Tmo has installed Facebook and Amazon Shopping! Grrr.
Phredeee said:
I have not even installed the WiFi and Tmo has installed Facebook and Amazon Shopping! Grrr.
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I'm on TMobile and got the Unlocked version and Facebook was installed as well but it has an uninstall option.
Phredeee said:
I have not even installed the WiFi and Tmo has installed Facebook and Amazon Shopping! Grrr.
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That's likely a Samsung deal. FB comes preinstalled on Unlocked Sammy Devices too. I can't remember if Amazon is or not, since I use Amazon regularly. I'm fairly certain I install Amazon, but it might've been preinstalled.
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Just got my TMo model yesterday. FB, Amazon, and the three TMo apps that come pre-installed can all be Uninstaller. It's no big deal. Of all the carriers, TMo is by far the least bloated. Other than the TMo boot screen, this software is indistinguishable from the unlocked version, and is certainly nothing to get upset about.
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Just got my TMo model yesterday. FB, Amazon, and the three TMo apps that come pre-installed can all be Uninstaller. It's no big deal. Of all the carriers, TMo is by far the least bloated. Other than the TMo boot screen, this software is indistinguishable from the unlocked version, and is certainly nothing to get upset about.
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Just wait until T-Mobile's "Suggested Apps" runs every 60 days
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Just wait until T-Mobile's "Suggested Apps" runs every 60 days
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I deleted the suggested app app.
Again, TMo is the least bloated carrier version.
I always buy the unlocked, but with this phone, the TMo version was $100 cheaper, plus they gave me $800 for my Note 20 Ultra, rather than $700 with the unlocked, and the $50 online activation discount, meant it cost me $250 less than the same phone in the unlocked version. And I can always flash the U1 firmware.
I guess at my age, I just care less and less about sweating the small stuff like an app I can uninstall in 2 seconds.
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I'm on TMobile and got the Unlocked version and Facebook was installed as well but it has an uninstall option.
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Nice! On my S20+ I could disable FB but couldn't uninstall it.
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Nice! On my S20+ I could disable FB but couldn't uninstall it.
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Yeah same on my S20U there was like 5 different Facebook entries in there but all had to be disabled. Now it's just 1 entry and you can uninstall it if you want.
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I guess at my age, I just care less and less about sweating the small stuff like an app I can uninstall in 2 seconds.
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Don't get me wrong, I totally agree. Hell, I just flash the unlocked firmware on my T-Mobile device and be done with it. But compared to Verizon/AT&T, T-mobile has FAR less bloat.
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Don't get me wrong, I totally agree. Hell, I just flash the unlocked firmware on my T-Mobile device and be done with it. But compared to Verizon/AT&T, T-mobile has FAR less bloat.
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I agree. If they would just stop with the annoying boot up sound and magenta splash screen, I honestly wouldn't be able to tell the difference between TMo firmware and the U1 firmware.
You still get the better call blocking and caller ID with the unlocked firmware.
entropism said:
You still get the better call blocking and caller ID with the unlocked firmware.
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OR you can download the Google phone app. When compared to my unlocked Z Fold 3 or Note 20 Ultra, it's the same.
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You still get the better call blocking and caller ID with the unlocked firmware.
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is the unlocked call screener hiya better than the T-Mobile scam shield thing ??
(we had the hiya many years back, )
JS_racer said:
is the unlocked call screener hiya better than the T-Mobile scam shield thing ??
(we had the hiya many years back, )
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I mean, why not just have both?
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Yep, I've used this on 9+, pixel 6 pro, Samsung s21 ultra, and now the s22 ultra, works fantastic my and easy to use point and click. I love it. Donated 3 times already lol.
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is the unlocked call screener hiya better than the T-Mobile scam shield thing ??
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hiya blocks more scam calls outside of t-mobile network so it has a bigger database
What's the pkg name for the TMO suggested app?