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[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TBM 13:
Windows Phone Internals can't unlock 640 bootloader.

You only can unlock bootloader of x2x devices.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sabi95190:
Hello guys i want to change my phone... I need to know if the Essential phone is better than the Pixel XL? I play games i use snapchat Twitter and i also take a lot of photo ?

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] liam_davenport:
Pixel XL is the best out of those 2 for photo's. Essential phone is a great device but the camera is bad. If photos and a 100% necessity then the XL is for you but best to try both devices if possible and see which you like more
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TheRealSuh:
Hi. I just bought the pixel XL yesterday. I used to have the nexus 5x. Let me tell you, the pixel doesn't break a sweat when it comes to performance. The camera is much better, the screen is AMOLED (as opposed to LCD in essential) and you're guaranteed 2 more years of updates with the pixel. Only 2 things the essential have better is a newer processor and a prettier design. Go for pixel.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Droid_JD:
If photo's are a big deal, pixel also has unlimited photo storage in full resolution on Drive.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sabi95190:
I can also get an htc u11 it is better than the pixel?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] richii0207:
You're asking for a subjective opinion. The beauty in the variety of devices available is that there is a device out there for individual needs or preference. It's best to research each one you want and the test it out in person.

Don't rely on biased opinions or opinions of those who've never handled these devices to persuade you into investing hundreds of dollars for a phone.

If there is a better, or "best" device, then no other devices should exist because why would someone settle for something inferior to what they can get?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] liam_davenport:
I have a U11 great phone but I'm not a huge fan of sense anymore some useless bloat and in the EU updates are very slow
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] kingbri:
Keep the pixel and WAIT for newer phones, 2018 is said to be a great year for them
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] dictionary:
I'd say if you don't really need much more than what you have now, and don't need a fantastic camera, go essential. I'd much rather one over my XL, but the XL is still a great phone.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] seangeezy12:
Pixel XL. Essential Phone is ok. Nothing special. I have one in the box that I never use.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] dictionary:
Send it to me then, and I'll ship you a pixel XL, lol
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] seangeezy12:
I have an XL already lol
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] dictionary:
I know, but figured you wouldn't just send me the essential for nothing, and you might want a second phone, lol
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] seangeezy12:
Lol your XL a 128GB?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] dictionary:
Psssssh, I wish. Not even a 64. I'm part joking mind you. The wanting the phone part is 100% serious, but I know my phone isn't worth the swap. :p
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sabi95190:
Finally I bought a HTC U11
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] general X:
The HTC u11 is a great especially running [MENTION=398245]LeeDroid[/MENTION] rom, but I kept my pixel xl because Google is next to none on updates
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] sendi_t34:
Hi Guys, just bought the Galaxy Note 8 from T-mobile,

I started the phone without logging in, and it was working fine, but as soon as I logged in, it does not allow me to log out.

It asked me to fully reset the phone, but I need blackberry for work app and park mobile app,, so if i reset, i will loose it.

Q1.) do you know how to can I logout without reset?

Q2.) if I reset, is it possible to sideloade those two apps?

Q3.) is there any alternate market?

when I try to go to

"cloud and account" --> "accounts" --> select "google" --> on account profile page menu --> "remove account" --> ack "remove account"

gives me message , "

Remove account

" Account is needed by some apps. You can only remove it by resetting device to factory defaults(which deletes all personal data). To do this go to setting > Backup and reset"

then "backup and reset" requires/forces me to create a "samsung account" and still I cant logout without restting.

I called T-mo. they were trying to help, but they couldnt' and told me only samsung can help, but "samsung" is not willing to help, not replying my email or private tweets,

Every person has their own level of tolerance for privacy, I am not looking for advises on why I want to log out, I need help on how to logout.

since I use it for work I can't root , blackberry app will not work.

Model: SM-N950U

Android V: 7.1.1

Samsung Experience V: 8.5

android security patch: oct 1, 2017

Kernal: 4.4.21-12461033

knox: 2.9

pls. help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] sendi_t34:
It looks like this is called FRP (Factory Reset Protection) program, provided by Samsung..

objective is to prevent anyone from stilling your phone and reset it and use it.

but why not use samsung account ? why to use google account for this? they are too creepy if you logged in?

there are few instructions on removing sync , accounts.db and accounts.journal files, is it safe? is it going to screwup the phone ?

is there is no opt-in/opt-out for FRP?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] JaguarXT:
The problem is that the apps that you installed is part of your account. So you need to add another Google account. Then any free app with no in-app purchases will also be part of that account. Any app that you have that is paid and/or in-app purchases attached to that Google account to it will need to be removed in order not to need to reset the device. The reason is that any app that you purchased or in-app purchased is attached to that Google account and can't be transferred to another account and can't be used without being logged into that Google account.

FYI - You can use Amazon app store for apps while signed in to any Google account or not even signed in to any Google account. You will still be signed into Amazon account. Amazon Store side load apps. So you need to give your device permission to side load apps.

Samsung Store is okay, but not forward thinking. Since you will need to stay with Samsung devices to keep using apps from Samsung account. That is the reason that I said Amazon App Store is much better alternative app store.

And you can still have more than one Google account signed in on your device as well.

But if you are not signed in any Google account your device will be limited usage. After all going for Android is going for its Eco-system. Just as when you go for iSO (Apple) is going for Apple Eco-system. That (Eco-system) is what we should be using as the first part of our decision in which device (Android or iOS (Apple) to get. Hardware should be the last part in our decision making when choosing which device to get. App neutrality doesn't really work 100% (for varies of reasons). So Eco-system should be THE FIRST PART of your decision.

If you don't want any company access to your information then go for a flip-phone and pen/paper.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] sendi_t34:
Thanks!

I have my old galaxy S4 , where I can logout at will. so the advantages is you are not syncing your contacts, your location, search, youtube etc, and still use apps (including in-app purchase apps).

Currently if I have a fever, they tack that too, it is too intrusive..

I have never purchased an in-app item, never, and I have no intention too. but still my cc is at risk if one of my kids do it ( I know there are options berried in the settings to disable it) , but now apps also can access my contacts loc etc through google account.

if ppl can hack/steal govt data, this is nothing, like Equifax, they just apologized but no consequences.. CEO is not in the jail.. so why not to give options to their own users? why take/force decision for us? ( if I want to protect my phone and does not allow anyone to reset and start it --I need to stay logged in -- may be ok, although I think there are way to enforce that without giving up your privacy),

in anycase I am just looking to log out keeping those two apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] JaguarXT:
Well......, too late for Samsung and Google for not getting that data. They all got that data very quickly when you first got into Android and Samsung devices. The same goes for Apple devices with Apple having your data (Apple calls that "Apple ID" information (data) that gets stored in the "Apple Cloud").

When it comes to your data (data that connects to you):

Your carrier like T-Mobile always have and logs your location with their tower's location and/or nods. As well as your web search, YouTubing, etc is logged not only by the search (Google, Microsoft, etc) and content provider (Youtube, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Sling, Pandora, Spotify, Apple, etc), but also your carrier too, like T-Mobile. If you use VPN service they logged your activity as well. Anytime you use Microsoft Office you are being logged by Microsoft too. Each app you use you are being logged by that developer, content provider, App Store that you got the apps from, ISP carrier (like T-mobile), and others. Logging out of your Google and Samsung accounts is not going to stop that.

So.... At that point, the only thing to do is enjoy the services or go for a flip-phone and pen/paper.

I use the finger print reader to protect app purchases and in-app purchases from my son. Works like a charm.

You can stop your device from syncing your contacts to Google and Samsung (This setting is in Contacts apps and in account settings). Then just backup your contacts with Samsung's Contacts app by just exporting a (VCF) file to your SDcard. Then you can import contacts from the (VCF) file. But the last Contacts that was synced to Google and/or Samsung will still be there with them.

At the end:

The Note series is designed for cloud based business and entertainment usage. That is despite that Samsung allows local usage. Still this Galaxy Note 8 is designed to be really a powerful cloud connected based business and entertainment usage device. Gone of the old PDA devices (local based usage devices). Once they put in cellular and WiFi radios within the PDA these devices have change forever.This includes tablets.

Sorry!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] sendi_t34:
Thank you for you reply!

I wished there was a comprehensive law. Europe at least has an active body to do it..

Tmo/carriers --I think (at least now), might not be after your very personal data, and we already gave our ssn when we signed up, we have seen multiple times that they have easily lost that data too.. (like Target)

but Google or FB on the other end are on different level, they intervene with your life. I wonder how much they must be (paying ) lobbying senators and house reps, to keep away from bringing bills on privacy..

the last privacy law was 1974 and last revision was on 2004, that too only dictating how govt should store/use data , nothing about corporates.

I would go to flipphones, the only reason I am on the new phone is the there are new bands on Tmo that are not supported on my S4, and have no/very weak signal, so I dont think flip-phone option is there at all

but hopefully, there will be some kind of control over it. but before that I wished these CEOs had some moral, or the big schools should have taught them 1 class on morality
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
Notices this too on the latest T-Mo firmware. Nope. No way to logout without factory reset. Exactly what that screen says. You will have to factory reset from the settings, like it or not.

You can always go to apk mirror to look for the apps and install them. But if any require you to log into a Google account, then you'll be back where you started. Sorry.

I understand why its frustrating, but it is what it is I don't mind it, cause I don't care what Google knows about me., and find their services extremely convenient. My mom won't even get a smart thermostat because she's scared the government is watching her utility usage. Me? I tell my Google Home to change the temp on my Nest Thermostat, cause I prefer convenience.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] sendi_t34:
Thanks for your opinion and suggestions!

As I said, everyone has their level of tolerance. I wouldnt mind giving the information if I can control it, but this is actually intruding. like creep. ( like not letting us log out, making decision for you as if you are dumb).

I also would like convince sure, but would you like

1.) If your kids are graded over google class room, and the full academic-history is recorded there, in future your potential employer will be able to request it without even your knowledge, same thing as "agree all"

For your little convince "now" your are giving up your (or your kids )future by letting them think that this is acceptable or this is "new reality" and ppl will forgive or ppl are adaptive.. I sincerely wish you give one thought to it.

Tomorrow, they will tell you this food it good for you and you should't eat this or that.. you will say "oh I prefer convince that it is telling me what to do for my health" -- next thing you know it does not even "allow you to eat anything else." :) -- like it is not allowing me to log out -- b/c I dont loose the phone --making decision for me--

you can wait for that day or try to consider a "little less" convenience .. :)

I am not that old, at least that's what I think :), but I assume old ppl. have some prejudice with govt and I dont know why... but I dont have that, govt can track it , but they dont have any corporate interest at least.

I can give more examples when you search up a deceases or your kids are in trouble everything is recorded. (no 2nd chance for them). I am not convince that you are willing to weigh those things with minor inconvenience of setting temp on your nest thermostat from your computer or logging in again and again with your fingerprints when required ..

Thank you for putting your perspective. I hope that we as a consumer see beyond apparent
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] JaguarXT:
Like I said before :

Both Apple and Google have you log into your account (Apple ID if it is iOS or Google account if it is Android) for their mobile devices (both tablets and "smartphones").

If you don't want this then:

Use a flip phone and pen/paper.

The things are that you have a choice and that is your choice.

On The Side Talk - I worked for some of these corporations. I find that they have less interest in your and your family's personal lives. They want customers. And the future is going towards device assistant future. That is the future our children and their children will live in the future. As business you want that piece of that pie. And for customers it is a way to have always on assistance.

What I worry about is the govs into your personal lives. It doesn't take much work for the gov agencies and law agencies in stitching in your activities and activities of people you connect with into a crime or would be crime without you doing the crime and without you planning a crime. That is what both individuals and business don't want. That is much more danger than any corporation. Meaning that I don't have any fear of any corporation becoming a gov. But I do believe we need to be aware of what the govs can and will do with your data.

When it comes to corporations my largest fear is what they will do to our accessing the whole Internet since net neutrality is reversed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] sendi_t34:
Thanks!

Sure. It sounds like 90's Microsoft saying if you dont want to use IE "your are not forced to" just dont use it , but there is no other option, but now it is cool b/c google/aaple is saysing it? :) same as we dont have any option for cable only optimum or comcast RCN or TWC in perticular area only one is available..

but I think we dont want to pick up another topic on this this very important subject of privacy. Net-Neutrality is very important we can open another thread.

" I worked for some of these corporations. I find that they have less interest in your and your family's personal lives" -- I bag to differ strongly. only thing they care about is "bottom line" they dont/can't (since that there business model) give a dime about your privacy..

Since you have worked for these big corporations, let me pick your brains, what do you think about Wells fargo case where false/dummy , without permissions, accounts were created.. the banks objective is to make money available/make markets/provide basic banking services -- "do you think htey have less interest in your information?" :)

Where as google /insta/ FB's bread and butter is Your informaiton.. do you still think they have less interest? the whole economics is based on your infromation.. while you were there what was the pricing model? on top ad. when you search for "fever", I assume there will be a real time "bidding" between aspirin/advil/ tylenol to show up as the 1st link, + bidding on your location by riteaid, walgreen, cvs, DR etc. the more the information(like age,women,kids, other conditions, are you searching it again in howmany months? is it cyclic issue can I market every month on these dates? there you go for data science .. etc) the more the price of the link since you can market other drugs too.. or children medecine on the local store.

thisi s a very basic thought, although I have not worked for those big companies.. so i dont have as much experience as you do.. let me know how they do it.. if not using our information.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] JaguarXT:
Everyone needs to be aware of their data that is accessible to the public and semi-public. This is and was very true much longer than we average people had computers within our daily lives. Remember the cold war fears of whom was a communist, fascist, socialist, etc? You can look into the days of witch hunts. And go much further in time. In the data accessible world it is even more important to be aware of your data in the public and semi-public.

But that should not stop you from living the life of a modern person in the modern world.

With Google, you have the choice what data is public, semi-public and semi-private and totally private. So you have that power of what data is accessible and to whom that data is accessible to.

But I can understand if someone is in fear of what data the governments (including law enforcement agencies) can get to and have access. Corporations don't control that. In fact tech corporations rather the governments (including law enforcement agencies) not have any ability to access the data. Basically it is bad business for tech corporations in the governments (including law enforcement agencies) to have access of people's data, because of the lack of trust to the tech corporations due to governments (including law enforcement agencies) hands in people's data. Again, tech corporations don't have that kind of power to stop governments (including law enforcement agencies) from accessing the data beyond certain legal points. That is why I said "Both individuals and corporations don't want this".

We just got to be aware of what data we have out there, how the data is accessible, and to whom has access to that data. Then make intelligent decisions of what data we allow out there and to whom will have access to each data. Then practice this throughout our modern lives in this modern world.

What I do agree is that there should be "Personal Data Awareness within the Internet" classes for each child. This class would teach children the facts in the dangers of their own personal data on the Internet and how to protect themselves & their own data. I feel that this is important.

To answer your bank question: When it comes to banks. They are much different from the tech industry in so many ways. And yes, the financial industry did caused the great recession ten years ago.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] sendi_t34:
I kind of agree with some of your points.

But one basic difference that you are confusing or merging corporate with governments. I am not referring government, I am okay with govt having data or even tracking since that is for security (at least I want to believe that :)) , otherwize based on above logic somebody will say if you don't like it leave usa :) -- like if you dont want google to track you dont use google/apple/fb :) right?

The basic problem is, why google/apple/FB needs to carry so much personalized data? and not give us control? a basic thing like log out, even if I "log out," they can still feed me localized ads, since they have my ip and device id.. only thing is they can not say this is "sendi" who did the search ( even though they can indirectly figure it).. they can not "profile" a user. remember a few months ago when Law and Enforcement ppl. were stopping and you had to show your legal docs? and there was a huge public outcry..

But now google/apple/FB etc tracks you more than that is it still cool?

Once you (or someone else --think revenge) "post" pic/contact/vid etc on google/FB/Apple/Insta , the privacy policy you signed "agree all" makes that google/FB "property", and you have to beg them to take it out.. in the name of modern society, are you willing to bite that ?

I am not against new technology, I like and trade in crypto, but you need to have technology help you live better life, not creep you ... or make it immutable, force, all negativity they are bringing.. It is like having so much power and no responsibility ..

This is case of Moral and Ethics, Google/Apple will only act if it "come out" .. like memo from google a few months ago and publicized.. like Uber CEO case (how they operate) do you think they care about anything unless it come into media?.

https://www.boston.com/news/untagged/2015/03/24/how-to-try-to-get-your-nude-photos-removed-from-the-internet

You cant take out your picture , (even if it is yours) , you need a lawyer + proof (meaning take that pic again , show it to copywrite ppl, and prove it) and then websites take it out.. where are apples 267 billions in cash sponsoring that bill? for us to trust them they they wont misuse anyone's privacy?
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] Aditya Tondwalkar:
Which carrier provides quicker OTA updates? Currently I am using Vodafone.. suggestions needed. :confused:
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] Aditya Tondwalkar:
ok..thanks for explanation ;)
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] Aditya Tondwalkar:
i had bought this phone
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] Aditya Tondwalkar:
BLN-L22
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] Aditya Tondwalkar:
C340
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] Aditya Tondwalkar:
sorry my build no. is C675...
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] Aditya Tondwalkar:
I just got confused :p
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yeah...
[Touch Cruise General] allanmb:
I bought one of the 3-way adaptors to allow me to charge and listen to music at the same time (I use the polaris as my ipod now in the car :D). Anyway since my car aerial is broken I thought it would be neat to use the radio of the polaris in the car. It works very well until I try and charge at the same time. It seems the interference from the power drains all the reception :( I dont think there is any way around this though... pity!

Allan
[Touch Cruise General] dardar2:
I don't know if one of this on the 12v dc cable will help.

http://store.solar-electric.com/nosufefi.html

Dardar
[Touch Cruise General] allanmb:
That might work - I would be intereseted to hear if anyone has attempted this and were successful or unsuccessful.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] emailofavinash5:
I love to use custom rom but i want to know thata all custome rom are safe . When i use paytm app or paypal. When i transection... When i use net bankong . ????? Are other custom rom are safe ??