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bull3964 posted:Yeah, there's no way in hell that Samsung is uploading and monetizing all your SMS and haven't been sued into oblivion. I'm not a fan of ab lot of what Samsung software does, but I'm going to have to see a real source on that. https://privacy.samsung.com/ Log in and see what they have collected from your phone, and what third parties have been getting access to it
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I installed the WhatsApp beta from an .apk and it mercifully now allows face unlock on the Pixel 8.
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My mom has a Google pixel. My sister sent her a text message with a link to an article that came as a Facebook link. Now my mom cannot text my sister. If my mom tries to respond to my sister’s texts, her phone tells her that messages have stopped working and makes her close the message app. If my Mom tries create a new message for my sister, it will not let her even create the message. My sister says that she sends messages to my mom but they never go through. My mom can send messages to everyone else (including me) and receive messages without issue. Any ideas? I have had her restart her phone and her phone is up to date (just updated yesterday).
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Apr 7, 2024 02:06
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Delete the existing message thread and try to start a new one?
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Maybe use Google Messages on the web to delete the offending text?
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Branch Nvidian posted:Delete the existing message thread and try to start a new one? This worked! Thank you so much. Do you know why this would have happened? I cannot figure out why a link (to an actual news article) would do this.
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Apr 7, 2024 13:31
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I don’t know what would cause it to happen, no. But it seemed like the message or link were the problem. If the app was trying to load a preview I guess that could impact things. Just seemed like completely removing the offending thread entirely would probably resolve the issue. Glad it worked.
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Branch Nvidian posted:I don’t know what would cause it to happen, no. But it seemed like the message or link were the problem. If the app was trying to load a preview I guess that could impact things. Just seemed like completely removing the offending thread entirely would probably resolve the issue. Glad it worked. I'd guess something wonky with Webview and however Facebook was delivering the link, but that's just off the top of my head. It could also be an RCS glitch of some kind, I think. Edit: Or Facebook is assuming the Facebook app is installed and choking if it isn't, maybe?
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CaptainSarcastic posted:Edit: Or Facebook is assuming the Facebook app is installed and choking if it isn't, maybe? That may have been. My mom said that she does not have Facebook on her phone, just her tablet.
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Thought my OP12 stopped honoring quiet wireless charging at night... then realised there was a clod of dust/hair trapped in the fan. Whee.
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Android's Find My network is finally launched after the last iOS update. https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/8/24124174/android-find-my-device-network-offline-tracker-tag-chipolo-pebblebee 3rd party trackers launch in May and June with additional ones later this year. Pixel 8 and 8 Pro can also now be located when powered off or with a dead battery.
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Apr 8, 2024 17:18
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teethgrinder posted:Tile nor Samsung tags mentioned Very curious to why...
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teethgrinder posted:Tile nor Samsung tags mentioned DeusIgnis posted:Very curious to why... Seems obvious to me that both Tile & Samsung tracker tags are already (for Android at least) popular ecosystems and they have no incentive to integrate with the built in Android option at this time? The second it makes to do so from a business perspective, they'll hop right onboard. In the meantime, they want you inside their apps as much as possible.
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Tile was reported to be working on one, I'm sure they'll announce soon. Their network has been dying for awhile. I wouldn't be surprised if Samsung's get support for the network, but would still need a Samsung phone to set them up.
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chocolateTHUNDER posted:Seems obvious to me that both Tile & Samsung tracker tags are already (for Android at least) popular ecosystems and they have no incentive to integrate with the built in Android option at this time? The incentive is to integrate now. I have used Tile before, but when Apple's AirTag came out I gladly replaced them. Now that I'm on Android, I will for sure do the same thing with Google's. People will see this feature and gladly go towards the more convenient option. Adapt or die. DeusIgnis fucked around with this message at 13:43 on Apr 9, 2024 |
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I got an invite to install Beeper but I'm having second thoughts before using it. Is it too much of an unknown quantity in relation to its security implementation for different protocols? Anyone here used it?
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Can iOS devices use Android's Find My Device network to find things? I've tried searching but only find articles about the anti-stalking measures.
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There is a web portal, so anything with a browser should be able to be used to find something. You would just need to use an Android device to set it up. This is a pretty big advantage and is just another example of Apple using ecosystem lock in even at the expense of hardware sales. I have an iPhone 12 Pro MAX sitting in a drawer and I have an iPad. If I only needed an iOS device to setup an airtag, but I could use a browser to track it, I probably would have already bought some airtags. However, since I'm unlikely to have an iOS device with me when traveling, it's pointless for me to get any. Apple is using the iOS limitation for tracking Airtags (despite the fact that you can track iPhones from a browser) in order to get people to use iOS devices rather than just the accessories. Android's network will be equally usable to iOS devices and Android devices as long as you have at least one android device to set them up. Then again, I've been struggling to find a use for tags for me. There's the obvious use case of tracking luggage, but I don't really have anything beyond that. bull3964 fucked around with this message at 20:54 on Apr 9, 2024 |
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Ok, great, thanks. I was not prepared for the price of these tracking tags! One of our cats recently figured out how to use the dog door, so that's what we're looking to use it for.
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bull3964 posted:There is a web portal, so anything with a browser should be able to be used to find something. You would just need to use an Android device to set it up. Related, try resetting your apple account password without a device. I had to do it to set something up and it was either wait 30 days or dig out my old MacBook and click the thing. It's arbitrary lock-in bullshit and once my MBP bites it (well, when I decide to put it out to pasture) I'm deleting the account because gently caress all that noise.
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AlexDeGruven posted:Related, try resetting your apple account password without a device. I had to do it to set something up and it was either wait 30 days or dig out my old MacBook and click the thing. Trusted number didn't work?
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My Galaxy Note10 is acting up. The screen isn't registering some touch input, namely trying to unlock the phone. Sometimes the fingerprint icon appears on a black screen, sometimes the screen stays black entirely or the clock is visible in the corner, somewhat bizarre behaviour like hanging on a blurry home screen. It's sort of slowing down on button input too. Is it dying? Is there anything I can do short of another factory reset to fix this? I turned off finger print recognition and accidental touch protection, it's still behaving weirdly. I'll try cleaning out the memory, it could be cluttered? EDIT: It appears to be getting worse. Double-tapping the screen wakes it but there's no swipe option. Perfect timing, I just started chatting with a really nice girl on a dating app. 
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Mister Speaker posted:My Galaxy Note10 is acting up. The screen isn't registering some touch input, namely trying to unlock the phone. Sometimes the fingerprint icon appears on a black screen, sometimes the screen stays black entirely or the clock is visible in the corner, somewhat bizarre behaviour like hanging on a blurry home screen. It's sort of slowing down on button input too. Question 1: When did you last do a factory reset? Question 2: Did that last factory reset fix these issues, if you were having them then? Question 3: If you reset or have the phone replaced or whatever, can you not just continue the conversation on the dating app, or text/WhatsApp each other until you get a replacement?
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WattsvilleBlues posted:Question 1: When did you last do a factory reset? I reset the phone a few months ago on this thread's recommendation for a separate issue. It only started behaving this way today.
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bull3964 posted:Trusted number didn't work? It never gave me the option. I think I've added it since, but I'll hopefully never have to do it again except to delete it in the previously mentioned scenario.
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Mister Speaker posted:I reset the phone a few months ago on this thread's recommendation for a separate issue. It only started behaving this way today. If you're comfortable with a factory reset after you've backed everything up, go for that. If you're still having issues after that, it's probably hardware and will need repaired or replaced.
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My mum is asking for a cheap Android phone to replace her aging Nokia 8; I've suggested the Pixel 7a but even that is too expensive in her opinion  Is there anything else in the cheap space? Motorola, Nokia, Oneplus? Samsung is off the table because the interface will just confuse her, looking for something as stock as possible. We're in Europe fwiw. Huge thanks!
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Chikimiki posted:My mum is asking for a cheap Android phone to replace her aging Nokia 8; I've suggested the Pixel 7a but even that is too expensive in her opinion Pixel 6a
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Failed Imagineer posted:Secondhand/refurb 7a? distortion park posted:Pixel 6a Of course  Branch Nvidian posted:Galaxy A54 on sale? Nah she's too used to the stock android interface, the changes Samsung made would just confuse her;
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DeusIgnis posted:The incentive is to integrate now. I have used Tile before, but when Apple's AirTag came out I gladly replaced them. Now that I'm on Android, I will for sure do the same thing with Google's. People will see this feature and gladly go towards the more convenient option. Adapt or die. Oh I know that, but go tell Tile instead
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I think the issue is that Life360 acquired Tile at the end of 2021 so now they have a problem. Make a tracker that integrates into systems that everyone with an Android device has, or keep pushing Life360 services. Since Life360 sells location data to virtually anyone that fronts them money, they stand to lose quite a bit from encrypted and private location trackers. bull3964 fucked around with this message at 16:38 on Apr 10, 2024 |
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Chikimiki posted:My mum is asking for a cheap Android phone to replace her aging Nokia 8; I've suggested the Pixel 7a but even that is too expensive in her opinion Nokia G42 5G. Has the Android 14 update + its an "Android Premier" device (Google's secret/undercover modern day equivalent to the Nokia 8's Android One) so it's the closest thing to a Pixel without being a Pixel, right down to the embedded Google Search/At a Glance widgets on the homescreen. Skeptical about HMD's "5 minutes to replace the battery/screen/power" program that they're pushing, but at least you know the parts/repair options are there if this is going to be another 5+ year phone.
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This guy is a bit crass/immature, but his recommendations are usually pretty decent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co7DKA62iQw
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Just got an email with a promo code for $250 off Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro. Looks like a onetime use code, so if someone wants it let me know I guess. Expires May 2nd.
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