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I heard about Lookout for checking CIQ on phone and saw that they have a security app. Also saw something by NetQin. I used to use BitDefender on my pc but then it got buggy.
My first smartphone and I'm paranoid. So do most people use a security/anti-virus app on their phone? If so, which do you suggest?
I've had more than my fair share of smart phones. This is my 4th one this year. As for me, I've never used a virus scanner on my phone or any of my computers. I'm just smart and make sure I don't download things I don't know what they are.
I've been using the free version of Lookout for about 3 years through an OG Droid, Droid 2, Droid X2, and now my Rezound. I've never had any issues with it. It seems to work the way it's supposed to.
Not really necessary. But it's up to you really, personal preference in this matter.
Yeah, I have read that Android doesn't propagate viruses, but seems like there would still be a chance of getting malware or spyware.
Also, does anyone worry about intrusions via bluetooth or something from another person even without using a trojan? I used to read about that ability years ago, where someone could go through your files and grab what they wanted via bluetooth. Is there a way for anyone to do that with our phones?
Heavily researched this the other day. Not sure if you're worried more about the malware side of life, or the potential of theft - but if you're looking to ID a perp for trying to gank your phone, nothing comes close to the feature set in Cerberus.
Android market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&hl=en
Android Police review: http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...s-a-clear-winner-in-keeping-your-device-safe/
Hadn't even heard of it before last week, but after 10 minutes of messing w/ it, I was sold. Better than anything else in the market by far in terms of what it does & I can confirm everything is working on my Rezound. Also, it's only $3 and change. Can't beat that
Also, for reference, I previously used Prey, but I like this much better.
(Favorite feature is the front cam snaps that get sent to my email, each time my pattern lock is incorrectly swiped)
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Yeah, I have read that Android doesn't propagate viruses, but seems like there would still be a chance of getting malware or spyware.
Also, does anyone worry about intrusions via bluetooth or something from another person even without using a trojan? I used to read about that ability years ago, where someone could go through your files and grab what they wanted via bluetooth. Is there a way for anyone to do that with our phones?
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I wrote a paper on Bluetooth for school. Those attacks were fixed with Bluetooth 2.0
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I wrote a paper on Bluetooth for school. Those attacks were fixed with Bluetooth 2.0
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Hm... how does it do that, in layman's terms?
I'm paranoid a bit since our phones are now pretty much like laptops. I have my laptop on lockdown though and this is my first smartphone so I want to be sure I'm not leaving a security hole open for some nefarious character to take advantage of.
Well, I know I already mentioned Lookout, but I'm going to mention them again. These guys seem to know what they're doing. I mean, as this article states, Google trusts them enough to tell them what to remove from the market, so I would assume that they're pretty legit. Again, I've never had an issue with anything, and I've been running Lookout for a while.
The new avast!, which bought and incorporated Theft Aware, seems like the best option on the market to me....It's what I use.
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(Favorite feature is the front cam snaps that get sent to my email, each time my pattern lock is incorrectly swiped)
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Nice feature, I'm going to check it out just for that.
Check out Zoner
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I use lookout, been using it for over two years now on 4 android phones.
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hey guys, i need your guys help. so i lost my phone the other day (SII) and they haven't logged out of my Google account. my brother told me that i cant remotely down load a app from my computer to try and track it down. do you any of you know a app that you can download from the computer and be active on point? so then i can track it. please is anyone has any help ,
thanks.
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hey guys, i need your guys help. so i lost my phone the other day (SII) and they haven't logged out of my Google account. my brother told me that i cant remotely down load a app from my computer to try and track it down. do you any of you know a app that you can download from the computer and be active on point? so then i can track it. please is anyone has any help ,
thanks.
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It's called lookout plan B I believe...
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It's called lookout plan B I believe...
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That's it. You install it to your device from the market (using your PC) and it uses GPS or cell towers to locate your phone. And I believe it refreshes every ten or so minutes.
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I believe Androidlost can be remotely installed also but is buggy with certain phones. It can locate the phone like Plan B but has tons of other features.
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That's it. You install it to your device from the market (using your PC) and it uses GPS or cell towers to locate your phone. And I believe it refreshes every ten or so minutes.
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Well that would have helped with my stolen Sony ion review unit
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I believe Androidlost can be remotely installed also but is buggy with certain phones. It can locate the phone like Plan B but has tons of other features.
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Do you trust AndroidLost? The whole thing seems a little fishy, and at least one user reported hearing camera shutter sounds (the kind that are made when you take a screenshot or front facing camera photo, a function available in AndroidLost) - this was shortly before the dev removed the sound making function when taking remote FFing stills.
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Do you trust AndroidLost?
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Not at all and neither do I trust Viber and it's shady dev or lot's of other apps on the market. I don't keep Androidlost installed all the time but after playing around with it, I can see where it could be very useful tool for after the fact locating a lost or stolen phone.
I hope someone can help, I have an a Wear OS App on my TicWatch E2 which only works on this device. I was wondering if it is possible to Sideload the App onto my TicWatch Pro. I've managed to ADB Pull the package from my TicWatch E2 onto my Windows 10 PC. The Package consisted of 4 APK files? I've tried to install on my TicWatch Pro using this ADB method but get the following error.
adb -s 192.168.1.20:5555 install c:\app\package.apk
I get the following error....
adb -e install base.apk
347 KB/s (7524235 bytes in 21.165s)
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_VERIFICATION_FAILURE]
Let me guess, you are using Smartdrive, and would like to try using TicWatch pro with your SD.
I am trying to do that too, but no luck.
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Let me guess, you are using Smartdrive, and would like to try using TicWatch pro with your SD.
I am trying to do that too, but no luck.
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Yes, I’ve really given up, I don’t like the way the E2 controls the SD, I find the old Pushtracker far better. I would like to try on my Pro though as is a better watch all round, battery might be better as well. I know someone else who is trying as well with no success. I will let you know if they have success .
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Yes, I’ve really given up, I don’t like the way the E2 controls the SD, I find the old Pushtracker far better. I would like to try on my Pro though as is a better watch all round, battery might be better as well. I know someone else who is trying as well with no success. I will let you know if they have success .
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Great, thanks!
You are right, Pro is better than E2. For now I have to switch between to watches, depend on whether I am using
SD or not. A little bit stupid.
I am considering rooting my Ticwatch pro to make more trials, or just sell it....
BTW, do you have disconnection problem with PushTracker? I heard most users in my country have this problem. That's one of the reason to "upgrade" to a smartwatch. However, battery life becomes another issue.
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Great, thanks!
You are right, Pro is better than E2. For now I have to switch between to watches, depend on whether I am using
SD or not. A little bit stupid.
I am considering rooting my Ticwatch pro to make more trials, or just sell it....
BTW, do you have disconnection problem with PushTracker? I heard most users in my country have this problem. That's one of the reason to "upgrade" to a smartwatch. However, battery life becomes another issue.
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I’ll never use the E2 again unless I have a problem with the old PushTracker. It sometimes disconnects if I put my hand on my lap while driving, I guess the wheelchair blocks the BT signal?
If I drive for a long time going up a steep hill it will also cut out but it does that with the E2 as well. I think this is because the motor gets overloaded?
Have you updated the PushTracker ?
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I’ll never use the E2 again unless I have a problem with the old PushTracker. It sometimes disconnects if I put my hand on my lap while driving, I guess the wheelchair blocks the BT signal?
If I drive for a long time going up a steep hill it will also cut out but it does that with the E2 as well. I think this is because the motor gets overloaded?
Have you updated the PushTracker ?
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I think the wheelchair and the body would do so. That's the most (maybe the only) improvement from PT to E2 I guess.
I have't seen overloading cut for now. I didn't do such a long time or outdoor driving at this moment.
I don't actually have a PushTracker. I bought SmartDrive last month, and it was already bundled with E2. I heard the problem from other users and the local dealer. Updating would be a nice idea. I will tell them to check.
Back to the smartwatch, I am trying to figure out how to install "split APKs" on watch. That's what you mentioned about 4 APKs in the earlier post.
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I think the wheelchair and the body would do so. That's the most (maybe the only) improvement from PT to E2 I guess.
I have't seen overloading cut for now. I didn't do such a long time or outdoor driving at this moment.
I don't actually have a PushTracker. I bought SmartDrive last month, and it was already bundled with E2. I heard the problem from other users and the local dealer. Updating would be a nice idea. I will tell them to check.
Back to the smartwatch, I am trying to figure out how to install "split APKs" on watch. That's what you mentioned about 4 APKs in the earlier post.
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You should ask your reseller for the original Pushtracker, also the other person who has been trying to hack the pro has got a little further. I haven't had any communication lately so I'm guessing he's given up.
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You should ask your reseller for the original Pushtracker, also the other person who has been trying to hack the pro has got a little further. I haven't had any communication lately so I'm guessing he's given up.
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Well, after several days trying, I have good news and bad news.
Good news: After rooting my TicWatch Pro, I have installed Samrtdrive App and connected to SD successfully. (sorry for the Chinese characters in my photos. you should know what it is. )
Bad news: The sensitivity is somehow too high to make any control. Even a small moving of my arm sent multiple tapping signals. Setting sensitivity to 10% makes no difference. Totally unusable.
This is as far as I could go. Unless Permobil and Mobovoi decide to support more watches, I will stay with E2, or get a old PushTracker as you said.
Thinking about picking up the V60 ThinQ. I don't have any experience with LG so I'm not sure how user friendly they are when it comes to root and unlocking bootloaders. I'm stubborn and refuse to buy a phone that doesn't have:
1) A headphone jack
2) A microSD card slot
3) Root access
Yes I realize that is just making life harder for myself but I have my principles.
I know this phone is fairly new and I seem to be having trouble finding much information about root. Does anyone know if there has been any progress with it?
I'm really not trying to be "that guy" I just haven't had much luck finding reliable info. I suppose that is probably a good indicator that the info just doesn't exist but I figured I'd take a shot at asking the pros.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
don't get me wrong I love this phone but I kind of regret trading my pixel 4 xl... LG blocked users access to the bootloader... you can access fastbootd and download mode and recovery and that's it. all commands are blocked in fastboot mode as well. although the OEM unlock switch can be toggled out of the box I think they allowed this because they know that you will not gain access. I may get the S20 Plus next week, at least it has root...
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Thinking about picking up the V60 ThinQ. I don't have any experience with LG so I'm not sure how user friendly they are when it comes to root and unlocking bootloaders. I'm stubborn and refuse to buy a phone that doesn't have:
1) A headphone jack
2) A microSD card slot
3) Root access
Yes I realize that is just making life harder for myself but I have my principles.
I know this phone is fairly new and I seem to be having trouble finding much information about root. Does anyone know if there has been any progress with it?
I'm really not trying to be "that guy" I just haven't had much luck finding reliable info. I suppose that is probably a good indicator that the info just doesn't exist but I figured I'd take a shot at asking the pros.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Is root even a thing now?
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don't get me wrong I love this phone but I kind of regret trading my pixel 4 xl... LG blocked users access to the bootloader... you can access fastbootd and download mode and recovery and that's it. all commands are blocked in fastboot mode as well. although the OEM unlock switch can be toggled out of the box I think they allowed this because they know that you will not gain access. I may get the S20 Plus next week, at least it has root...
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Thanks I really appreciate the info. Looks like I'll be holding off for a bit to see how things progress. I really like the look of this phone but root access is one thing I won't bend on. Thanks again.
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Is root even a thing now?
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It is for me. I use a few apps that need root permissions. Also, being locked out of certain parts of a pocket computer "for my own good/safety/security" just doesn't sit well with me. If I decide to go into the file system and start hacking and slashing files until it's a brick, that's on me.
I can easily see how that could seem silly to some but at the end of the day if I'm going to spend hundreds of dollars or more on a device that I carry with me everywhere and use every day for the foreseeable future, it's damn sure going to have the features that I want. For me that's a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSD slot, and root access. Of course, I have a bad habit of making my own life more difficult based on principle alone. I wouldn't recommend it. However we all have to pick and choose our own hills to die on. Don't even get me started on dongles...
Anyway, I'm very sleep deprived and rambling on about nonsense. Apologies.
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don't get me wrong I love this phone but I kind of regret trading my pixel 4 xl... LG blocked users access to the bootloader... you can access fastbootd and download mode and recovery and that's it. all commands are blocked in fastboot mode as well. although the OEM unlock switch can be toggled out of the box I think they allowed this because they know that you will not gain access. I may get the S20 Plus next week, at least it has root...
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For those who still want a 3.5mm audio jack on their cellphone, the S20 Plus isn't a viable option.
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For those who still want a 3.5mm audio jack on their cellphone, the S20 Plus isn't a viable option.
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that may be true, but I was talking about myself because I could care less about the headphone jack. I got the V60 because of the battery life, the size, the price, and 5G... the dual screen was a bit intriguing yes but it did not fully influence my choice lol
I was thinking about getting the V60 too as I'm still on the V30, and just broke the screen over the weekend. Root is essential to me because I cannot use the portable hotspot to tether without it as my carrier blocks that by default, and forces you to change your plan if you want tethering. Root is the only way I know around that, but it sounds like the V60 has not yet been rooted.
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I was thinking about getting the V60 too as I'm still on the V30, and just broke the screen over the weekend. Root is essential to me because I cannot use the portable hotspot to tether without it as my carrier blocks that by default, and forces you to change your plan if you want tethering. Root is the only way I know around that, but it sounds like the V60 has not yet been rooted.
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it took over a year many variants of the V30 to be rooted iirc, this phone is far too new, and in limited markets (so fewer devs hacking on them). My guess is it will take a while for us, unless someone gets lucky.
Just to add to this, I seen that an octopus box can work on every device EXCEPT the T-Mobile version.
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I'm certainly no expert, but I would expect rooting this phone to take quite some time, and perhaps a small miracle.
I don't even think they're selling an open-market unlocked version in the U.S. as they did with my last phone, the V30+.
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Just to add to this, I seen that an octopus box can work on every device EXCEPT the T-Mobile version.
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Could you elaborate on this further please? I'm not familiar with want an octopus box is. Thank you!
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Also, I'm curious about articles like this https://myphoneupdate.com/root-lg-v60-thinq-5g/ where the guy claims he roots the V60 via SuperSU & Magisk, among a few other methods. Is it all BS?
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Could you elaborate on this further please? I'm not familiar with want an octopus box is. Thank you!
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Also, I'm curious about articles like this https://myphoneupdate.com/root-lg-v60-thinq-5g/ where the guy claims he roots the V60 via SuperSU & Magisk, among a few other methods. Is it all BS?
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That article is BS.
I suggest looking on eBay. There might be a fire hose.
https://gsmserver.com/octoplus-pro-...-tool-plus-unlimited-sony-ericsson-plus-sony/
I only see up to the V40
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easy solution...
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I was thinking about getting the V60 too as I'm still on the V30, and just broke the screen over the weekend. Root is essential to me because I cannot use the portable hotspot to tether without it as my carrier blocks that by default, and forces you to change your plan if you want tethering. Root is the only way I know around that, but it sounds like the V60 has not yet been rooted.
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Get the V60. Use an app called PDAnet+ from the play store. Costs $8 to permanently unlock unlimited tethering. Works on un-rooted phones and hides the data from the carrier. Hands down one the best apps I ever paid for. They have a trial mode to make sure it works. Hope this helps.
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Get the V60. Use an app called PDAnet+ from the play store. Costs $8 to permanently unlock unlimited tethering. Works on un-rooted phones and hides the data from the carrier. Hands down one the best apps I ever paid for. They have a trial mode to make sure it works. Hope this helps.
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PDAnet is great. Gets around the tether cap for me no sweat. What do you mean by it hides the data though? Are you saying it shows NO data use or it hides the fact you are tethering?
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PDAnet is great. Gets around the tether cap for me no sweat. What do you mean by it hides the data though? Are you saying it shows NO data use or it hides the fact you are tethering?
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Pdanet+ only gives you truely unlimited tethering/hotspot only with a rooted device? are will it work on my t-mobile LG V60 thin Q device regular not being rooted because there is no root process yet on the V60 device.Is there any special way that you need to set up the pdanet+ app in order to get unlimited hotspot on the V60 to work? Thanks In advance!!!
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Pdanet+ only gives you truely unlimited tethering/hotspot only with a rooted device? are will it work on my t-mobile LG V60 thin Q device regular not being rooted because there is no root process yet on the V60 device.Is there any special way that you need to set up the pdanet+ app in order to get unlimited hotspot on ootedthe V60 to work? Thanks In advance!!!
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I'm using it on my V60 now as a client but it's working as a host on my temporary unrooted revvlry and it worked just fine on my unrooted v40. You need to know how to set the proxy setting in advanced networking because you can connect any device to it using the proxy settings. Click help in pdanet and follow the instructions for other devices. But the best results are going to come if you have PdaNet on both devices and you connect them through the PdaNet application.
But no. I am getting truly unlimited tethering with no throttling on all of my unrooted devices that I've used it as a host. So if you -don't- have a rooted device try PdaNet. It works because it is operating as its own server, a proxy server. The data is going to your unrooted device then going through a server to the client device. The carrier doesn't see this as a tether.
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GenuineDickies99 said:
I'm using it on my V60 now as a client but it's working as a host on my temporary unrooted revvlry and it worked just fine on my unrooted v40. You need to know how to set the proxy setting in advanced networking because you can connect any device to it using the proxy settings. Click help in pdanet and follow the instructions for other devices. But the best results are going to come if you have PDA net on both devices and you connect them through the PdaNet application.
But no. I am getting truly unlimited tethering with no throttling on all of my unrooted devices that I've used it as a host. So if you have a rooted device try PdaNet. It works because it's operating as its own server, a proxy server so the data is going to your rooted device then going through a server to the client device so it looks like the data is just going to your rooted phone and then PdaNet reroutes it to the client.
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I second that. Completely worth paying for. The only thing I found is that Verizon sometimes seemed to catch on to what I was doing, because I would stop getting data. I would have to disconnect and then reconnect and then things worked fine. It was a minor inconvenience.
One reason I want root access is so I can run AdGuard and NordVPN together (without using their SOCKS5 server).
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I second that. Completely worth paying for. The only thing I found is that Verizon sometimes seemed to catch on to what I was doing, because I would stop getting data. I would have to disconnect and then reconnect and then things worked fine. It was a minor inconvenience.
One reason I want root access is so I can run AdGuard and NordVPN together (without using their SOCKS5 server).
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After what I have read about what they did to fastboot Im not holding my breath for root. Im returning the phone and getting the Galaxy S10.
Root has become less of a necessity for me over the years, though I do think that if I pay $1 for something, it should be mine to do with as I choose. $800 for a phone and I DAMN SURE should have that ability. If I brick it or make it so that any noob can get my info off wifi/bluetooth/whatever, then that's on me. No *****in' policy in full effect.
Hi members, really like the Oppo phone, a couple of things holding me back so your knowledge, and help would be appreciated please.
I've looked at EE and 3 network frequency bands, there are some missing for both networks band 'n29', and for Three band 'B32'.
Are there any UK buyers of the Find N (possibly London based) who are also with EE or Three, are you experiencing signal or connection issues, or call issues?
Or is everything working correctly as you expected it would?
Thanks again
I am on 3 UK and have one on the way. I will let you know how I get on.
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I am on 3 UK and have one on the way. I will let you know how I get on.
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Thanks Paul for the posting, and letting me know how it goes, cheers
I'm in the UK and on EE. Mine arrived this afternoon and is working fine. Google Pay works as do all the other Google services. The only issue I'm having is with a few apps that won't span the whole screen even when selected to do so in the settings.
The hardware is great, the software is a little irritating at times. I also have a Fold 3 and Duo 2 and at the moment I'm on the fence regarding which is best between the Fold and the Find N.
Great info thanks, so you also mentioned having Duo 2, I'm using the a Duo (1 gen) also.
How does it compare to the Find N on it's split screen multitasking function? Is it as fluid when operating between two apps like the Duo
It works well although it doesn't seem to offer the same level of action integration as the Duo (drag and drop from one app to the other isn't an option for instance). 12 hours in and I'm on the fence. The locked launcher, lack of pen and all of the bloatware mean I'm struggling to warm to it as quickly as I though I would.
Very helpful ...Maybe some negatives are just due to it not running Android 12 L yet, hopefully the N's future updates will bring a ton of new features and abilities, there maybe an app for 'drag & drop' copy
Not exactly in relation to the OP's network mentioned, but for those lurking wondering about Vodafone, both 4G and 5G working well here in London.
This is really good news. Can I ask how you installed Google services? Are notifications working? Have anyone seen any 3 5g signal in the UK?
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This is really good news. Can I ask how you installed Google services? Are notifications working? Have anyone seen any 3 5g signal in the UK?
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If you've ordered through Giztop it should come pre installed
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This is really good news. Can I ask how you installed Google services? Are notifications working? Have anyone seen any 3 5g signal in the UK?
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Hi You can find it here how to install GooglePlay and how to setup notifications in my other video.
i am also waiting hard for that device.
2 must haves are Android Auto and gpay.
i think as soon devs could solve this issues i will order one.
really sad that there are no news regarding global release.
also the pixel notepad does not came up anytime soon :-(
I'm on 3. I don't use Auto... GPay working fine tho
If someone interested I am selling my Oppo Find N used only for reviews. can ship UK.
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I am on 3 UK and have one on the way. I will let you know how I get on.
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Did you have any issues?
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Did you have any issues?
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The only issue that bothered me was that the handset will not switch to 5g automatically, you have to use the hidden android menu. The issue is discussed elsewhere on here. Once you have changed the setting it sticks until the phone is restarted.
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The only issue that bothered me was that the handset will not switch to 5g automatically, you have to use the hidden android menu. The issue is discussed elsewhere on here. Once you have changed the setting it sticks until the phone is restarted.
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I don't have that issue
Me too no issue with 5G