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[Security Discussion] CHEF-KOCH:
I wouldn't expect much for future Xposed framework or ElPollo framework because it's almost impossible for a single guy to handle all new upstream changes that may come with newer Android versions, and people always crying for updates (especially after each new update). Of course to gaining root access also getting harder and harder with each new major release. But another main problem is that updates breaking xyz things for framework app developers, the benefit of the frameworks was designed to not update/patch each time new stuff and this isn't guaranteed anymore. That's also a reason Xprivacy development was stopped for now.

Another problem when it comes to security is that it should work for all or most people without any bigger knowledge and this will be always a risk and problem because most people never read or able to spend that much time to get xyz working.

Imho security should be always available without any mods or additional apps or tools, but sad no one is able to do it. - Sure there are already good features but as long the oem partners touching or changing stuff it's always complicate to inspect what they have done and how to patch each new attack - but that' generally a Android problem (fragmentation and upstream patches).

There are also less developers which are working for non-profit spending there spare time to track and merge every change and especially on android platforms compared to iOS people are not that willingly to send some donations for such wonderful work. They better use patches/prepatched apks or any crack that is available to not pay 1$ for an app which was maybe developed in 2000 hours.
[Security Discussion] optimumpro:
I have never said open source apps are safe. Many of them aren't. But at least you can examine and modify them and it is much easier to do in source. In some cases, you just can't do the same in closed source apps. True, you can decompile and change smalies and hope they will work once recompiled, but you can't touch/see many binaries which cannot be decompiled (they can only be compiled). And in case of Android, since all roms use android open source as base, my preference is always AOSP/CM versus manufacturer's stock. Yep, AOSP roms initially contain more bugs than stock, but once they become stable, there is virtually no difference...
[Security Discussion] unclefab:
Where did I imply that you said that?

I quoted you because I agreed with what you wrote about those apps.

Then, when it comes to apps, it s true that one can t do what one wants with closed source apps in terms of heavily changing the code, but one can easily clean them in order to make them safe.

Not in all cases though, sometimes it s for example impossible to remove the built in google stuff, and in that case I just forget about the app and look for a similar one that behaves better, but such cases are rather rare (at least for the apps I m playing with).

Not that I m a fan of closed source app, but I simply don t care if they are closed or open, many of my every day apps are closed source for the sole reason that they are better than their open source counterparts.

For roms, I don t think that an open source source aosp based rom would be much more secure than a closed source rom, because blobs or no blobs both roms' apps have outrageous permissions, both roms' jars have nasty lines of code , because both originally come from google s teams.

Plus, I don t think an open blob could save anyone if the agencies are after him, you said it yourself, if they are after you you better throw away your phone and run;)!

That said, I have nothing against aosp based roms, as long as they are not buggy, but even the finest releases lack decent multiwindows implementation which is a deal breaker for me since I use it very often and don t consider it to be a gimmick.
[Security Discussion] optimumpro:
My response was not confrontational. We agree on most things. I just think that it is easier to get rid of bad things in open source. For myself I would never use a rom that was not compiled by me...
[Security Discussion] optimumpro:
I recommend an F-Droid version of firefox called Fennec: https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=fennec&fdid=org.mozilla.fennec_fdroid. It is the same firefox with several tracking/reporting binaries/modules removed and unlike Palemoon, it is updated as soon as Firefox is.

Android disk encryption can definitely help, as long as you understand that it only prevents someone from accessing your data when your phone is off. When using Afwall, make sure you go to settings and enable builtin iptables binaries as android system's ones are modified to allow "phoning home (Google servers)." You can use Quickmessaging (also on Fdroid): this one uses IMAP for messaging, so, when using Google email, there is no delay and you don't have to have GAPPS or any other google proprietary apps. It uses PGP and your messages are fully protected in transit and from google servers, but they are plain on the device itself. In other words, if someone grabs your device, which is on, they'll get the messages.

Google voice is utterly bad idea if you are using Google voice app. You'd be better of just using sip calling with Csipsimple, which provides ZRTP encryption for calls. You can forward your Google calls to your sip account. The other person must also have that app or at least Linphone for encryption to work. Now, that we have LTE, quality of calls is pretty good. But keep in mind that Google strips those pockets of your calling data that carry ZRTP encryption, so, your phone calls will connect, but won't be encrypted.

"Pay" You can donate on XDA. I have posted quite a number of roms, apps, kernels and other modes. As you see, I have about 1034 thanks plus about $100 in donations in 2 years. Let me put it this way, if people don't care about privacy as a right and they won't use freely available tools, why would they pay?
[Security Discussion] unclefab:
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[Security Discussion] optimumpro:
I think this is April Fool's Day joke. Enjoy...
[Security Discussion] unclefab:
Ooooh, here it s already the 2nd april!!

But with the time difference, yep, that s it.

I had read the article in diagonal, as I usual do with xda's news, but now that I read it again carefully here it is, well done xda:silly:, but my conclusions remain the same nevertheless...
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] BlueWRXPride:
I have a pair of bluetooth headphones that I have paired with my droid turbo, and they are listed as a trusted device. If I have my phone locked and I turn my headphones on, I was under the impression that when unlock the phone, it should go right to the home screen and skip entering the unlock pattern. However, it still prompts me for my unlock pattern, even though I can see the icon at the top of the screen to indicate that the phone is connected to a trusted device. Any thoughts on this?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] Ally Android:
If your phone is locked before you turn on the headphones, you still need to unlock it. If you unlock your phone first, then turn on the headphones, it will remain unlocked. This is to prevent someone from getting your phone and simply turning on your headphones to access it.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] BlueWRXPride:
Yeah, I guess I can see that reasoning. However it's frustrating if I get in the car where it is connected to my stereo, and I want to do something by speaking to the phone, I still need to physically unlock it first which defeats much of the benefit. I guess I just have to get into the habit of unlocking the phone once every time I get in the car?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] Ally Android:
That is what I do. If you are in and out of your car a lot, I can see that as being a frustration. I have an hour + commute so unlocking it once and then not worrying about it for the next hour is a blessing. It is one of the features I really like about the Turbo.

My old phone was a pain because it would constantly lock on me. Unlocking the phone while driving is about as bad as texting while driving.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] BlueWRXPride:
Yeah I still love the feature, I just wish it was an option to let the device perform the first unlock on its own. Maybe once we can root the device...
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phil2003:
Hi,

The xposed module is working fine so far, but the only problem is, that windows in the background stop refreshing after they have been more then one time in the front. Like when i start a video and switch to another window, the video plays fine in the background, but if i switch back to the video and then again back to another window, the video stops playing... switching back to the video of course activates the video again.

The option to not pause background windows is of course activated, but i guess theres a conflict with a samsung app or something... maybe someone has a clue? Seems like no one here is using

this module, as there isnt a single thread on the tab s subforums...

Edit: well, reading the describtion again sometimes helps...

"This module is know to have some compatibility issues with Samsung TouchWiz ROMs.

Currently, only the disabling app pausing is not working."

I thought im lucky as i use nova launcher... though that doesnt deactivate touchwiz in the background i guess.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
I have problems too with the mod. So I quit using it. No idea how to fix it but I think samsungs multiwindow is better
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phil2003:
I prefer to choose the app i want windowed and in which size and where on the screen... multiwindow cant do that unfortunately and is limited to a few apps.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] heuerm:
Hi,

i search for a tool, which streams the audio of my mda compact to my mono bluetooth headset. Can i use the thing with the a2dp for that. Or is there a tool like the BTaudio from the htc charmer for wm5.0?

thanks and bye

heuerm
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Narkodrom:
try BlueMusic v.2.0
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] rockafeller:
where can i find any information about BlueMusic v2.0? thx.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] zerimar:
by making use of google.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] randyc:
bluemusic v.2.0 won't work with WM 2003 SE... only devices with WM 2005 or smartphone....

called the attention of teksoft if they have an earlier version or whatever that might work with magician with WM 2003 SE however the response was... it is the hardware problem... so in other words: no can do

thanks
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] rockafeller:
i did tried with google. found it in thai languange. not much help.

only work for WM5? dammnnn :(
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] rustoss:
& no one can make audio out to mono BT-headset.

That meens BT of magician has not full functionality.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Narkodrom:
And what about broadcom bluetooth drivers?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] rockafeller:
it does now. Check this link and find the BT Audio

Description: Want to listen to your music stored on your Pocket PC, but don't want to carry around a corded headset? If you've got a BlueTooth headset, then you're in luck! With this program, just start it up, and all of the sounds from your system will be rerouted from the internal speaker to your BlueTooth headset!

http://www.trianglepowers.com/ppc6700/Default.aspx
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] lanuk79:
didnt work on my mini! doesnt stram any audio to my sony ericsson headset.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] rockafeller:
yuppp. it doesnt work with mini :(. only works for wm5 and up. damnnn!!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] rustoss:
OR works on Samsung I730 with the same OS as in magician.

Magician never sends sounds to mono BT-headset!
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaitansv:
I use a s view cover for my note 4.. but i find a issue.. thats there is a lag for screen on and off when i call using favourite contacts on s view,,:o

and by the way are there ways to customise apart from default ?

thanks in advance :)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ucevik:
I use an S view cover, too. But, I have no any lag at all. I have only 3 favorite contacts in the list, though.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhabeb:
Hi Guys

Kindly I need help to my problem

I flashed my Samsung S2 HD LTE (SHV-E120L) with the official JB that I found on a thread outside the XDA

But the problem is that the device is stuck on the LTE logo after flashing and does not log into the system

I tried to but it in recovery mode by pressing (Power + Volume Up + Home) the device is keeping vibrate and keep restarting to LTE logo so I can not put the device into recovery mode & also tried to flash recovery with odin but no result :(

I tried to flash the official ICS 4.0.4 that I downloaded from a link outside Samsung Website but it gives me the same problem after installation

Can you help me in this problem Pls ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to flash the original ICS firmware but the links of downloading on Samsung website does not work :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
Did you download the correct firmware/rom? You know already that the international variant and your variant are different right? Try samfirmware.
[Ascend Mate 7 General] Buddy Revell:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/8655/the-huawei-ascend-mate-7-review

Thoughts? I'm surprised they didn't mention having any light bleed problems on the left side by the SIM and microSD slots.
[Ascend Mate 7 General] hannanzikrea:
Well just one thing I will say that benchmark don't say anything how device behaves in real life !

I jst played mc5 and spiderman 2 and thor and I didnt notice a single lag and graphics were on par with my bro z2.

Only one major site has given such review so nothing much to worry about.:);)
[Ascend Mate 7 General] wimmetje:
I think he is right on certain things, but on the other hand on his final conclusion he is not realistic.

The camera: yeah it is not as good as the high end phones of today, but it is a lot better then the phones that the mainstream buyers had.

CPU/GPU: CPU wise it performance at the same level as a snapdragon, or it comes close to it...

But that is in a benchmark, in real life and normal use you won't see the difference it all comes down to the software/launcher.

GPU is indeed a generation behind, it is clear as water.

Mainstream users or people that don't play a lot of games won't notice, and if they do play a game 80% is playing a 2D game to kill the time.

Hardcore gamers are indeed better of on a other phone if they plan to keep it for 2 years.

NAND that is a different story, I am not really familiar what that does with your performance in every day usage.

But the reviewer, and in other reviews to, stated that it not have a big impact of the normal usage.

So in the end, I think price wise it is a good deal for many people, the note 4 is in Holland a whopping 300 euro expensively than the mate 7
[Ascend Mate 7 General] vince_junior:
Gsmarena also gave a negative review on mate 7.

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Wow, i just read the lengthy review of anandtech, and im quite surprised with all the neagatives the reviewer has mentioned -- CPU, GPU, NAND & battery life.

I was wondering if he was using an old and an unfinal version of the software in the mate 7. Although he answered that he was using the late october release, pretty much the latest one.

Bottom line is: as a regular user, i dont give a damn about benchmarks and measurements, as long as my actual experience with the device is awesome. And my experience with the mate 7 has been awesome!
[Ascend Mate 7 General] aorifan:
didn't notice this topic already exists. placed order on amazon and now saw the review from Anandtech...:angel:
[Ascend Mate 7 General] hannanzikrea:
Don't worry this phone is amazing I guarantee !!!

And this phone runs all games easily including asphalt 8, modern combat 5, spider man 2, thor and real racing 3. I'm telling you this because I had played these games smoothly on my phone which is 16Gb variant. And battery life is amazing.
[Ascend Mate 7 General] rikken:
The AM7 is a well built and great performing phone, all tasks are executed well. The camera is far better than this review says, so is batterylife. Daily usage is what matters, not benchmarks and other measurement. They have sold more than 1 mill of this one and the majority of buyers will never know or register the cons mentioned by Anand.
[Ascend Mate 7 General] mirchichamu:
Stupid Anandtech. I am very happy with my device. The best I ever had. My battery never lasted a whole day, rather half day. Now I am enjoying it up to sleep time, still have remaining juice. I don't expect my phone camera to be DSLR camera. The camera quality is sufficient for me.

BTW which phone is perfect in this bloody review? He didn't show many phones in these benchmarks. Why? He deliberately wanted to undermine this lovely phone. Because he knows that people like it. That's it.
[Ascend Mate 7 General] aorifan:
thanks for the input mate, haven't got the phone but i trust your words:good:
[Ascend Mate 7 General] H. Clarkson:
Some of the criticism seemed a bit too nitpicky fo me. "The mini USB port isn't perfectly centered."

Really? Come on.
[Ascend Mate 7 General] SawMin:
lol .... :D haha ... that's quite good review :D
[Ascend Mate 7 General] blackinfinity:
actually.. I find it a valid point.. But I guess it is typical chine design :)

No seriously without some one bringing it up you will most likely not noticed it...

But for me it is a problem when I try to connect the usb charging cable at night in dark... cause usually I try to find the middle point but the usb port is slightly to the left...not a deal breaker... it still does look better then most devices..
[Ascend Mate 7 General] SawMin:
ူlol .... ok bro i feel you now bro :D
[Ascend Mate 7 General] claud0902:
This review is shocking.

The truth is the camera is so good on stable shot but not on moving objects. The camera also blows the iPhone 6 in close up shot. In a certain close distance, the iPhone 6 just cannot get a focus but the Mate 7 manages to capture the object with great details. Not to mention the excellent pictures in day light environment, which is no worse than Samsung's 2014 S5 (best in the day light capturing league). In low light, this phone even beats the S5.

The drawback might be when it is used to capture moving objects, because it does not have OIS.

Anyway the camera on the mate 7 is among the best flagships and I am only satisfied on it!

Second is the battery life. In wifi, the phone can have 8 to 10 hours screen on time on my use (mainly on browser, social apps, occasionally light games)! I am not kidding. Please get an equivalent phone with "more efficient" hardware packed like the snapdragon in front of me to compete!

I am a previous Nexus 5 owner. The only problem or step back I feel on this upgrade is the UI speed feeling. But I cannot complain as I came from the fastest phone in the world. However even in this field the Mate 7 still performs acceptable. (fluent, but just no lighting fast like the N5 in ART)

I am very shocked they say this phone still not in the league of the best. Because there are no better options!

Note 4 - Close but a step back on battery life and TW UI

Nexus 6 - Who dare say the camera on the N6 will be better than the Mate 7? Where is the micro SD?

iPhone 6+ - Kidding me but ask me to use a pretty much same size device but with a 5.5'' screen?

So I am sorry, there are no better options so far in the market!
[Ascend Mate 7 General] Simona Simmy:
thing is guys when people in these reviews knows that phone comes from china it auto goes negative.. bcos they think china makes crap phones.. they are used to it that it must be all top notch.. but when it comes to iphone sht then auto is everything tolerated bcause it is not from china..

it is just life .. peoples mentality... they do what they want to do.. how they likes it..not genuine way..

like iphone has only 1gb ram they say that is fine as iphone doesnt need it.. but when it comes to android and they wud see 1gb they wud go balistic.. oo only one gb

these guys own isheephones so.. their verdict will be always negative..

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slagging phone on such stupid mentions .. they ar really asholes.. when it comes to htc which has shifted too there is no mention ! or xiaomi mi4 has totaly on left side..
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] firdous95:
Hi friends, I am a silent reader and this is my first thread.

Recently I found a very beautiful xposed module named as BlurredSystemUI.this module gives your notification area a blurred effect just like the effect present on new iPhone.problem is that in my SystemUI's there are many parts which are not transparent and look awkward.

The thing I want to do is to make a fully transparent notification background including topmost header which contains cloack and date,brightness slider background,simcard switch area. But I don't have any experience in editing SystemUI's,I don't even have a PC to learn.I invite any developer who can do this work,so that we can have a perfect SystemUI for our core duos

For statusbar you can add tick style signal icons(s5 style),please remove internet speed indicator if present,and at last try to take a bit extra trouble by adding s5 tingles(where data and WiFi tongles are at first,present in all s5 style SystemUI's in this forum)

If some one is interested and if you complete this work. You can make your own thread with more detail. I will delete this thread.make it supported for all major ROMs available.i have not added any link.if you are experianced than i dont think it is a big deal to find the file.Below I have attached some screenshots...take a look and you will get an idea of what I am talking about..

thank you..
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] nand.96:
Share ur SystemUI here,i will try to give a solution! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] firdous95:
I am using stock , but you can use s5 style...tongles are already present there...remove the data speed indicator..and make the png's transparent:highfive:

best of luck
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] TheNathranielB:
Damn!!!

Thank God I watch this thread. That xposed module works great in Cosmic ROM!!!. There are still not blurred like the notification area and the recent apps area while the quick settings area is just fine. You can see the screenshot in the attachment to see what I'm talking about. :) :D
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] nand.96:
I have SystemUI that shows that notification area transparent in Cosmic!! ;)

Does anyone wants it? :D
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] TheNathranielB:
I can become tester if you want to.
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] nand.96:
Already Using it on my Cosmic! Let me know how it works! :)

Transparent Notification SystemUI: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0eccv2vmmgt0d5j/SystemUI.apk?dl=0
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] TheNathranielB:
Okay will try it. I give result later.
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] TheNathranielB:
not working

I tried your systemui.apk. it didn't work or you post the wrong link. The only thing that changes was the status bar. I'll upload the screenshots.
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] nand.96:
Yes! It works! I have said transparent only for notifications! Compare now Whatsapp notification of New systemUI with ur previous Whatsapp screenshot! :)

View attachment 3048944
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] TheNathranielB:
Ok I understand.

Sorry I thought that the whole thing would be transparent and here it is with the module.it is in the attachment. Great work. Hoping for more mods from you :D
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] firdous95:
i have one systemUI which show notifications from all apps transparent......sadly tongles and top part still same:silly:
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] firdous95:
thanks for sharing...:p but it is not working on monsterB3..."unfortunately SystemUI has stopped "
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] TheNathranielB:
Of course it is not going to work because monster build 3 systemui and cosmic systemui are totally different.