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[General Topics] WoKoschekk:
My banking app needs minSdkVersion={R.0x18} or let's say min. Android 7. When using an older device with Android 7 for my banking app, would it be unsecure to unlock my bootloader to install a more secure firmware?
[General Topics] blackhawk:
Just login online instead using Brave.
[General Topics] WoKoschekk:
And my TAN app?

An unlocked bootloader isn't unsecure at all. An attacker has got no benefits regarding banking apps on an unlocked or rooted device. Sensitive app data is stored encrypted by the app itself and even root access wouldn't help to read it. Transactions need a TAN that is only valid for the current transaction and only for a very limited time. You can't generate TANs for future transactions.

However, an attacker cannot gain access to your device via an unlocked bootloader. He gains access via an unpatched vulnerability.

Regarding the day-0-exploits: This is almost in every case a very, very theoretical construct and not executable in real life. All patches since 2015 are documented very detailed. You can download the patched and also the unpatched source code for this. It's like a instruction that tells you how to do it. But it seems that no one is able to implement it. Since 8 years Google releases every month new patches for new vulnerabilities. There are hundreds of it but they have never been used.
[General Topics] TheMystic:
What do you mean by 'a more secure firmware'? The most secure firmware is what your OEM released for your device. If your device is old and is no longer updated by the OEM, it can still be used safely as long as you keep everything stock and don't install random apps.

A device with an unlocked bootloader makes it more vulnerable, and therefore more easily compromised by bad actors.

There should be reasons why banking apps don't want to work on an unlocked device, isn't it? Those apps are developed by professionals who know much more than most of us do. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Which means we shouldn't take things for granted. And definitely not increase the vulnerabilities even more by breaking the built-in defenses ourselves.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mlg_dog420:
So this morning I got frustrated with some of the preinstalled software on my Xiaomi and I decided to connect it per adb via usb to my PC, after which I launched the shell and manually uninstalled following packages:

com.google.android.apps.wellbeing

com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

com.facebook.services

com.facebook.system

com.facebook.appmanager

com.miui.analytics

com.xiaomi.mipicks

com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService

com.qualcomm.qti.callfeaturessetting

com.qualcomm.qti.remoteSimlockAuth

com.xiaomi.finddevice

with the command

pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>

After this, my phone restarted into Redmi-Recovery 3.0, with no direct way to get out.

Trying to reinstall doesn't work because in this moment, even if adb is able to connect, I cant do anything about the packages in the shell anymore.

From what I've now read, it seems like Xiaomis "Find Device" service is essential, so I'm guessing i need to "revert" it, but how?

I started following this tutorial on youtube on "how to unbrick your xiaomi phone" (which assumes that I need to reflash my ROM via fastboot), but by now I've gotten stuck at every single sub-step of doing this with MiFlash that I'm about to give up.

So that MiFlash is able to flash, the bootloader needs to be unlocked. I tried to do that with Mi Unlock (both 4.5 and 6.5) but that app is even less comprehensible and functional. sometimes pages load blank, sometimes dialogues are suddenly in chinese, but worst of all is that even though I have a verified Xiaomi account (via email), when I try to sign in with it in Mi Unlock, it asks me to provide a phone number, and when I do, it says that "+417*******3" is not a valid phone format, what the hell?

I've been stuck on this the whole day, I think I'm missing an obvious workaround to reinstall that package, or some kind of different solution? What am I doing wrongly?

Thanks for any help.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mlg_dog420:
Thanks for your quick reply. I've already tried this, as I've said:

The exact output is:

pm install-existing com.xiaomi.finddevice
cmd: Can't find service: package
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mlg_dog420:
Although my friend from just over the border could've phrased it more nicely, this was essentially my issue. I somehow omitted "cmd" from the install-existing command the last time.... o_O 5 hours wasted for nothing

Merci und Gruess :giggle:
[General Topics] TVDinner:
Is there a program for Wordpress blog owners to put on a WM phone to write new blog articles, etc?
[General Topics] gregorypleau:
I use PocketSharp MT. It's designed for Moveable Type but supports Wordpress

Find it here
[General Topics] TVDinner:
Thanks, but from reading everything I just dont think it is WordPress compatable. Can anyone else tell me what WM program there is for people with WP blogs who want to write articles on their mobile phone - please!
[General Topics] sjsd:
I use moBlog http://www.jungama.com/moblog
[General Topics] blah123456:
http://darrenjohnstone.net/2007/06/29/travelling-blogger-for-windows-mobile/

traveling blogger is what I use. It is made for wordpress and is free. Click on download in the top right to download the program after checking out the screenshots.
[General Topics] TVDinner:
thank you. I am going to check that one out now!
[General Topics] TVDinner:
blah - I am having some problems setting it up. I am trying to install this great program on my new HTC Fuze (same as the htc touch pro).

My blog is http://www.politicaldisgust.com and when I try to add a new blog I get a bunch of errors including:

1) Could not synchronize blog: System error: No such host is known

Maybe I have the RPC URL incorrect. What should go in that line?

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I would love this to work with my blog.
[General Topics] blah123456:
‘RPC URL’ is your blog’s URL plus a ‘/xmlrpc.php’

so it would be http://www.politicaldisgust.com/xmlrpc.php most likely. Homeurl would be just the base url like http://www.politicaldisgust.com

I have used it with my wizard and windows mobile 6.1 It worked fine for me but maybe there is something keeping it from working on a newer phone. Hopefully it will be something easy to figure out and you can get it going.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] TheMystic:
Are you seeing improved battery life with OneUI 5.1 Mar'23 security patch?

I'm seeing a good improvement, although it is just one charge cycle since the update.

My SOT crossed 7 hours after a very long time.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Marcelocohenarg:
Snapdragon variant here. I'm in March security patch. Stock One UI 5.1. Battery saver disabled. My phone is telling me that my battery will last two days. I think it's a good performance, probably slightly better than before One UI 5.1.

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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Takashibullet:
I just got my phone recently its new and battery life has been abysmal. This is on lowest brightness and indoor use with wifi. And some light usage on data.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] TheMystic:
Are you on the Mar'23 Android Security Patch?

I see an app called 'Boost'. Uninstall all that junk first.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Takashibullet:
Boost is a reddit app. Isn't some app booster. And yes im on march patch
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] TheMystic:
Didn't know that. Thanks for clarifying.

I'm noticing some improvements in battery life since the Mar'23 update. I get about 5 hours SOT and 12 hours standby on average (mostly on WiFi).

Display resolution is FHD+ (don't use QHD because there isn't much content at that resolution) and refresh rate is Adaptive. Location remains OFF most of the time. Bluetooth ON and connected to my watch. I have turned OFF Adaptive Battery as well as RAM Plus.

How are your settings?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Takashibullet:
QHD, Adaptive refresh rate, Location is On, No ram plus, no BT, Most use is on wifi, 5g band disabled, UWB also disabled. Idle drain is still quite bad
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] TheMystic:
Same here.

This is a problem with my phone too, although it is somewhat better now. My battery loses about 1.5% per hour if I leave everything ON on standby.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Takashibullet:
Samsung really needs to fix the idle drain honestly. My old phone used like 1-2% overnight without wifi practically no idle drain. I wish they add the light performance profile found on s23 ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] TheMystic:
Yeah, waiting for it. But i don't know how that is different from the existing 'Optimised' profile.

If I turn OFF all smart features, then the idle drain reduces to 0.5% per hour.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Takashibullet:
What u mean by smart features
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] TheMystic:
Wifi, Mobile Data, Bluetooth, location, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Elungu:
I have an s10 SM-G973N, It was rooted and running android 11.....I installed a stock rom(android 12) using Odin now my carriers are not being detect.

I tried pixel experience rom but the issue still remains.

Is there a way to get my carriers to work again?

Thanks in anticipation 😌
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] alecxs:
It's only a matter of choosing the right CSC and flash CP. If you don't know your region code check if you can see something on download mode screen.

Here is a good explanation of the codes.

https://xdaforums.com/t/rooting-odi...bunked-noobs-guide-to-samsung-devices.4405681
[General Questions and Answers] TwistedMarine:
I have a jp6 tablet. I've seen people flash them and put pixle 4 xl using another tablet with terminal and mtk client. Can someone help me put link Samsung galaxy on here.
[General Questions and Answers] adamfra:
Hi

I am looking for ways to use iphone and easier mostly for my grandfather

He uses facebook and youtube .

What make it much more easier :

1. How to het bigger keybaord in iphone and andriod ? .

2. Need and app like the micrphone in google but bigger microphone when i click it i can speak and it searches google or youtube .

3. What is the best assistant to use ?

4. Is there a way to block clicking like and other icons in facebook ? Or a liter version of facebook and youtube ? .
[Android Head-Units] poncespr:
Edit:

I finally solved it, so in case anyone else has the same issue, here it goes.

Hi. If you still cannot downgrade, I have a solution that worked for me.

Look on the head unit harness for a cable that is marked Key 1.

With the radio off, put a flash drive with your update file in the required folder. Connect that Key 1 cable to ground in your car, turn on your radio and reset your radio (mine has a reset pinhole). When the radio restarts, it will force flash the firmware. After flashing, remove the ground connection and the flash drive.

Original post:

So, against my better judgement, I decided to update my TS18.1.1 head unit to TS18.2.2 firmware by modifying the file names, which worked, and almost everything worked properly, but now whenever I start listening to radio stations, a different music app like Pandora will start on it's own playing music. I have reset and reinstalled everything like four times already and have not found a solution so I guess my only option is to go back to T18.1.1 firmware.

The problem is that after renaming TS18.1.1 software and trying to install, the head unit reboots, starts installation and stops. The radio reboots and the firmware is not installed.

The 2.2 firmware is from February 2023 and the 1.1 is from December 2022. Maybe this is why I can't roll back.

So my question is, is there any way of forcing the older firmware into the radio? Or will I have to wait inter a newer 1.1 firmware, if it's ever released to go back?
[Android Head-Units] Anton TNT:
Hi, if you have root access and seeing all folders on mounted device disk, delete folder named "cache" if you have it. then restart and see if helps, and try to update system again with ver. 2
[Android Head-Units] poncespr:
Thanks for the suggestion but I do not have root. Still, I did find the solution.
[Android Head-Units] Bnaya:
Hey

Thank you for the info!

How did you found out about that method?

I have TS18.1.1 and after OTA update, the android boots, but the UI won't load

Do you have an idea how can i factory reset it?

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] xdapol90:
could you please share TS18 firmware less than 2.2, then I will try again as I could not downgrade, I have reset the key. Secondly, Anyone advise how to force TS18 into recovery mode? I tried long press rest pinhole, but nothing happened.
[Android Head-Units] Anton TNT:
One of solutions to downgrade is:

Download from G playstore app called "solid explorer file manager" which shows root folder of fyt units (hidden one - hidden from user). Enter app and apply for terms as "I agree" , then on menu bar select "root".

Once you see bunch of files cfg, data, bootlogo, sys, etc. find folder that says "cache" (where temporary installation files are) or find folder containing old firmware and copy it to usb drive (must have some designation like file FOTA_local_release_xxxxxx - see attachment and DO NOT copy this one to stick and update) , then update using offline method (USB drive) , restart unit and swipe rapidly on screeen to the right till entered recovery mode and system will update this release that you copied to USB drive (ver. 1.1 - do not use 2.2.).
[Android Head-Units] Anton TNT:
When unit is restarted usb drive with firmware update must be on port and ready. After unit power up one must rapidly swipe toward right edge on screen in order to access recovery mode.

Some units have different access like tapping on center of screen rapidly till message detected appears and goes into recovery mode.
[Android Head-Units] xdapol90:
Thanks , I will try this method
[Android Head-Units] xdapol90:
Thanx I will try, but by the way, could you share TS18.11 via some link
[Android Head-Units] xdapol90:
Hi, I have a question Once Key1 grounded , you suggested to turn on Radio and reset the radio from Pin hole. You mean after Radio is fully power on then reset or place pin in Pin hole and at same time Turn on Radio?please advise
[Android Head-Units] xdapol90:
Hi, I downloaded today Solid Explorer file manager but it does not has the Select Root folder in menu. There are few Cache folder but no firmware files. I did after selecting show hidden files options.
[Android Head-Units] xdapol90:
Hi, I tried swiping from left to right once I see boot logo before animation and during animation but recovery mode not appearing. Any other suggestion any one? Please
[Android Head-Units] Anton TNT:
You can try also all five fingers holding on screen while unit powers up. Some units have that option.
[Android Head-Units] Anton TNT:
Here it is, I found one here on my PC, but I'm not sure it will work 50-50 chance... use at your own risk !

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hWboP1XXuNyN6uy4BTE9lxMk2ac040ub/view?usp=drive_link
[Android Head-Units] xdapol90:
Thanks
[Android Head-Units] TodDZAUMcar:
Do you get fazer or downgrade?
[Android Head-Units] xdapol90:
My Andriod player is not booting in system recovery mode I tried all methods, so I could not downgrade ,rather waiting for the next upgrade which may solve the issue.
[Android Head-Units] TodDZAUMcar:
hi, what was the solution without root, could you help me?
[Android Head-Units] TodDZAUMcar:
Could you help me friend, please?
[Android Head-Units] poncespr:
Hello friend. I posted the solution on the first post.
[Android Head-Units] TodDZAUMcar:
How did you get the original firmware in the cache folder without root? I can't get into the folder to copy this file.
[Android Head-Units] Maferto:
Se puede hace esto desde TS10S, instalar una versión anterior a Enero de 2024

You can do this from TS10S, install a version prior to January 2024
[Android Head-Units] TodDZAUMcar:
Where can I find a reliable firmware ts18 1.1?

Having 2.2 and putting 1.1 won't damage the device?
[Android Head-Units] ultradj83:
Dear, where can I find your original post?

I was about to search for infos about 2.2 to check if to upgrade or not.

At the moment, my Eonon headunit runs quite fine with 1.1, I only have low frequencies noise from radio, when radio is off.

Regards
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] shenurulz:
Hi,

I am trying to figure out do I set my default browser option to none? I do not want to uninstall or disable chrome, but I just want default browser app to be none.

I do not see that as an option in default app settings.

Also tried to clear defaults from the chrome specific app.

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ze7zez:
Try the app from the google store "Better Open With".
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Android 12 and 13 force a default browser on us. Personally, I use Choose Browser from the Play Store. I like to have certain browsers open for different things. You set it as the default browser and it will always pop up the option to choose from the rest.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] pjaysnowden:
It isn't possible. But hey...I use Samsung Internet. I love that browser. It is fast....secure and has adblocking built it.

It has the Quick Access page. It backs itself up to your Samsung account.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] asim0:
The one I have been using is named LinkEye; goes beyond browser pick, lets you see the content of a link first, and also share or copy it.

Edit: it is from dev Koesnu. Somehow on F-droid and play store I only find a v1.2, and play store says it is incompatible(android 13). Installs fine from F-droid.

The version I have is 2.2 but I can't remember from where I got it. Currently it is on my phone because I transferred it from another phone with the phone clone app
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] drjoe1:
Does anyone use the S Pen Pro with their Tab S8 Series tablet?

I'm using a Tab S8 Plus.

I'd like to understand what about the S Pen Pro is worth an additional $80 over the S Pen that comes for "free" in the box with the tablet.

I'm not a heavy S Pen user; I use it mostly as a stylus for navigating apps and playing games. What are the advantages for the Pro version? Is it worth $80?

Thanks,

Joe
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] blackhawk:
Samsung S Pen Pro vs S Pen: Which stylus should you buy?

Samsung has launced two new version of its stylus - The S Pen (Fold Edition) and S Pen Pro. We tell you which one you should get and why.

www.xda-developers.com
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] drjoe1:
Thanks, I have seen this article. I was hoping to hear about "real life experiences" / actual use.

One thing I'd really like to do is be able to use the S Pen button like a mouse button -- specifically to page forward in Moon Plus Reader. I haven't figured a way to do that with the standard S Pen. Might it be possible with the Pro?

I've also seen people mention that the Pro feels better in the hand because of its greater size and weight. But they were usually in comparison to S Pens on stylus-enabled phones. Is it true compared to the Tab S8 series pens?

Any other true-life experiences using the Pro?

Thanks,

Joe
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] hoss_n2:
They are the same but different sizes , and the Spen pro can automatically switch between different devices + it has a mode to work on Galaxy fold , So if you don't have a galaxy Fold , just stay with your Galaxy tab Pen ,nothing really different
[Google Pixel 7] tungninh:
My pixel 7 after the latest security update no longer uses the old sim unlock method (via adb command). Is there currently any method to unlock sim for pixel 7? Thank
[Google Pixel 7] simplepinoi177:
Sorry if I can't offer any solution or advice, but I was wondering; were you using this old "sim unlock method" before the latest security update? Like before February? And because of the security update, your Pixel 7 is now sim locked now (when it wasn't before)?🤨
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] eliniko:
Good morning everyone,

I am not super tech savvy, and need some help. I truly believe that my phone is somehow hacked, here is the situation:

My significant other and I are going through a break up in court,

She seems to know what I am saying in real time, often mentioning in it later that day or the next day; She seems to know what I am google searching, and even possibly what photos I have taken.

When I put my phone in airplane mode a few times, I could tell, even though she would have no idea that I put it in airplane mode, she freaked out by texting me repeatedly as if she was trying to get me to respond to pick up my signal or something.

Could she have hired someone from the dark web or something and they have hacked or cloned my phone?

The program I have for security is Avast.

Is there anything I can do other than trading my fold 3 in for the fold 4 to completely gain confidence I am not being spied on? I know that she would go to any extreme to find out what I am doing, her whole family is schizo like that and I am really worried, I just want to have the piece of mind my phone is safe, and as of now I dont trust it, or anything else electronic in my house.

Any comments or suggestions are truly appreciated and welcomed.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] blackhawk:
Check Google account for any unauthorized logins.

Backup all critical data, remove Google and Samsung accounts from phone.

Factory reset from settings, then reset your Google account password. Done.

Be careful what you install and don't let others use the device or connect foreign flash drives to it. Do Not install or use trash sites like WhatsApp, FB, Tiktok, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] goattee:
I agree completely with the recommendation that you do the factory reset. And if you have access to a laptop or computer-- or any other device: use a web browser to change Google and Samsung passwords. Also if you use any other email provider, chat apps change those passwords too.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] goattee:
I agree completely with the recommendation that you do the factory reset. And if you have access to a laptop or computer-- or any other device (not the phone in question): use a web browser to change Google and Samsung passwords. Also if you use any other email provider, chat apps change those passwords too.

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[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] ThatAndroidGuy207:
Yeah in this case I would say she definitely somehow has access to your Google account. Your best bet is to first go through and remove any recovery email / phone numbers you don't recognize from your account and then do a factory reset of your current device, if you want to go further you could reflash Android onto the device using ODIN but that does take some knowhow. Also check for any unrecognized apps on your device, as simply having access to your backups will not give her instant access to what you said so my best guess is that she has your passwords.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] WoKoschekk:
How do you receive any messages when in airplane mode?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] WoKoschekk:
You can deinstall it. It's worthless.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] eliniko:
thanks, you can tell I dont know anything, can you tell me what program/app can scan my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] eliniko:
they all come through in a flurry when I switch my phone back on. I turn it on in airplane mode when I have my son with me, this is what I am most concerned about is she is spying on me for.