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Hi im totally new to android and im totally clueless,my question is probably silly but im stumped,,i recently got a x10 mini pro,im on 2.1 eclair,,i accidentally erased all files on my memory card ...now i only have LOST.DIR and default-capability all id like to know is what folders are on the memory stick when it is first installed e.g Music,Video,,it is probably a silly question to you guys but i dnt have a clue,,,thanks in advance
not sure if i got your question right but i think there is nothing ont the memory card when you get a virgin phone.
another question
i did not want to start a new topic to ask if someone knows how i can arange contacts by lastname...when i got the phone it was like that but after contact restore changed...thanks in advance
Norrie make your own folders and name them like they should be :video ,images ,music.
And don't worry about the rest the phone will take care of the rest ,and the apps that need folder they would make it.
Good luck
Oh yeah make a folder called ringtones and other one called alarms and one more called bluetooth and one more called download.
Hehe sorry for the foolishness :-D
Hi all!
I just installed the latest Black Android Theme V2.5 LIVE (runnin' Lightning ROM 6.1) and everything looks good but I can't get any mobile connection... In the upper right corner there's a symbol for "no SIM" but my SIM is in and was working fine just awhile ago???
I've tried restoring old backups, with and without wipe and i've also installed new fresh ROM's but nothing seems to work.
I've even tried my girlfriends SIM but it's all the same....
PLEASE does anyone know an answer to my problem? I really don't want to restore the phone and send it on service!
man just go to settings > wifi and networks > network operators (something like that) and search for your sim carrier operator after the search choose your operator and it wil register to it and you will be able to call and it will recognize your sim..
if it does not work then try to update you modem and change apn settings (maybe even update to your carrier csc).
Your sim is probably after getting corrupt. It happened to me. Got a new sim card and it was fine again.
They only have a certain lifespan and do pack up all of a sudden without any particular reason, especially if its a few years old.
tuvi123 said:
man just go to settings > wifi and networks > network operators (something like that) and search for your sim carrier operator after the search choose your operator and it wil register to it and you will be able to call and it will recognize your sim..
if it does not work then try to update you modem and change apn settings (maybe even update to your carrier csc).
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Thanks for the answer but I can't reach the settings for your talking about...it's grey'd out and if I hit it then a "OK" box appear which tells me that I don't have a SIM card.
KennyLegend said:
Your sim is probably after getting corrupt. It happened to me. Got a new sim card and it was fine again.
They only have a certain lifespan and do pack up all of a sudden without any particular reason, especially if its a few years old.
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I've tried my girlfriends sim and still no function. So I don't think that my sim is the issue.
zwooosh said:
I've tried my girlfriends sim and still no function. So I don't think that my sim is the issue.
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Maybe a stupid suggestion but did you check flight mode or data connection, if those aren't enabled/disabled?
check your emai...if your phone has one *#06# iff its corrupted its a big problem for you mate
Hunteres said:
check your emai...if your phone has one *#06# iff its corrupted its a big problem for you mate
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Right on the spot, my IMEI is gone....how did that happen and am I f...ed?? :-(
zwooosh said:
Right on the spot, my IMEI is gone....how did that happen and am I f...ed?? :-(
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Installing/flashing roms .
Replace your EFS with your backed up EFS .
Search restore IMEI on XDA
jje
JJEgan said:
Installing/flashing roms .
Replace your EFS with your backed up EFS .
Search restore IMEI on XDA
jje
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IF you backed it up in the first place... If not, I'm sorry to tell you that you're in BIG BIG problem...
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testando said:
IF you backed it up in the first place... If not, I'm sorry to tell you that you're in BIG BIG problem...
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Thanks!
Yeah, i've made 2 backups. One on the internal SD and one on my computer. But when I've been reading about it, it seems that people that made the backup with root explorer might be in trouble...like me.
It has something to do with permissions getting lost...
Do you know which way is the best to copy the backup and overwrite the existing one? Terminal or Root Explorer?
When I'm doing it with root explorer I can't get rid of the existing nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5?
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
zwooosh said:
Thanks!
Yeah, i've made 2 backups. One on the internal SD and one on my computer. But when I've been reading about it, it seems that people that made the backup with root explorer might be in trouble...like me.
It has something to do with permissions getting lost...
Do you know which way is the best to copy the backup and overwrite the existing one? Terminal or Root Explorer?
When I'm doing it with root explorer I can't get rid of the existing nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5?
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mate regular back up is not the one you need. efs folder is a folder that contain your imei - and it need special comands in order to back it up. there is a way to do so in android original development thread but i am afraid its to late for you. but i have seen few people solving this issue by getting copy EFS of second SGS2 and they made it work. i cant help you futher in this issue but i really feel for you.
when i saw your thread i though omg...i hope this guy didnt f...up his galaxy...and i just gave you an idea to check imei hoping that it wont be that case...well at least you know whats going on... and i wish you all the best..
You are lucky you have a backup, install a terminal editor.
copy your nv_data.bin to your internal sd card
Code:
su
cp /sdcard/nv_data.bin /efs/nv_data.bin
rm -rf /efs/nv_data.bin.md5
remove your sim card and reboot the phone then
do this
Code:
su
busybox chown 1001:1001 /efs/nv_data.bin
taken from here
If your phone is more broken than it was before its not my fault but this should work.
So i've been playing with a Stable and Up-To-Date Custom ROM with my Ace-i (i won't say it so there will be no problem, but it is for personal use only)
i've tried to delete some .apk on the .zip file of the ROM and flash it, and so. but later on i experienced some crazy error or bug maybe. whenever i reboot my device safely, my SIM Contacts keep missing .. i think its being deleted .. it is saved in SIM Directory,
also i am shutting down and restarting my phone properly using the power button.
i also tried to reinstall a fresh, clean, copy of the ROM i use and still happens, anyone know why this odd problem happens ??
please help thank you
UPDATE: i reverted to Stock Ace-i GB ROM, as usual none of the contacts saved in my SIM Directory showed but after i added 1 contact, it all showed up. i'll try to reflash the rom and see if it will happen again. this is really really odd to happen
xlSKYFiRElx said:
So i've been playing with a Stable and Up-To-Date Custom ROM with my Ace-i (i won't say it so there will be no problem, but it is for personal use only)
i've tried to delete some .apk on the .zip file of the ROM and flash it, and so. but later on i experienced some crazy error or bug maybe. whenever i reboot my device safely, my SIM Contacts keep missing .. i think its being deleted .. it is saved in SIM Directory,
also i am shutting down and restarting my phone properly using the power button.
i also tried to reinstall a fresh, clean, copy of the ROM i use and still happens, anyone know why this odd problem happens ??
please help thank you
UPDATE: i reverted to Stock Ace-i GB ROM, as usual none of the contacts saved in my SIM Directory showed but after i added 1 contact, it all showed up. i'll try to reflash the rom and see if it will happen again. this is really really odd to happen
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I think that time you are on custom kernel...
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amolgosavi said:
I think that time you are on custom kernel...
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yes i am using rafael's kernel.
UPDATE: so it seems that the SIM Contacts were not deleted after all, they are just missing and does not show up. anyone has an idea ?? please ??
xlSKYFiRElx said:
yes i am using rafael's kernel.
UPDATE: so it seems that the SIM Contacts were not deleted after all, they are just missing and does not show up. anyone has an idea ?? please ??
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Next time before you flash a new rom, you can take a backup of your existing contacts. To do that go to Contacts>Contact Setting>Export to SD. You will get a .vcf file in SD Card. Once you have finished installing new rom, you can restore this backup by doing Contacts>Contact Setting>Import from SD Card and click on the .vcf file. Or your contacts are also synced with your google account. So whenever you log in to your google account, it will automatically sync you contacts back to your phone. Hope I Helped
mahithm said:
Next time before you flash a new rom, you can take a backup of your existing contacts. To do that go to Contacts>Contact Setting>Export to SD. You will get a .vcf file in SD Card. Once you have finished installing new rom, you can restore this backup by doing Contacts>Contact Setting>Import from SD Card and click on the .vcf file. Or your contacts are also synced with your google account. So whenever you log in to your google account, it will automatically sync you contacts back to your phone. Hope I Helped
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no it's not that i didn't know that they are deleted after flashing .. my contacts are saved on my SIM Card Memory so either if i flash a new rom or factory reset they don't disappear .. the problem is, i discovered that they are still inside my Sim Card memory .. the only problem is, they won't appear on my contacts .. and everytime i add a new contact, it disappears after reboot ..
nonetheless, i'll just try using Cloud Contacts from now on, :angel:
xlSKYFiRElx said:
no it's not that i didn't know that they are deleted after flashing .. my contacts are saved on my SIM Card Memory so either if i flash a new rom or factory reset they don't disappear .. the problem is, i discovered that they are still inside my Sim Card memory .. the only problem is, they won't appear on my contacts .. and everytime i add a new contact, it disappears after reboot ..
nonetheless, i'll just try using Cloud Contacts from now on, :angel:
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You can use the google sync to save your contacts.
You see in an other device if your contacts is insite and you cant see it with your ace?
xlSKYFiRElx said:
no it's not that i didn't know that they are deleted after flashing .. my contacts are saved on my SIM Card Memory so either if i flash a new rom or factory reset they don't disappear .. the problem is, i discovered that they are still inside my Sim Card memory .. the only problem is, they won't appear on my contacts .. and everytime i add a new contact, it disappears after reboot ..
nonetheless, i'll just try using Cloud Contacts from now on, :angel:
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Lol it's quite simple. The entire contact is in your SIM card but for them to be displayed into your phone, you just have to import them. Go to Contacts>Contact Settings>Import from SIM card. That's it. It will import all the SIM contacts to your phone. You will be now able to see all your contacts. Hope I Helped
mahithm said:
Lol it's quite simple. The entire contact is in your SIM card but for them to be displayed into your phone, you just have to import them. Go to Contacts>Contact Settings>Import from SIM card. That's it. It will import all the SIM contacts to your phone. You will be now able to see all your contacts. Hope I Helped
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already did that, but it also shows "No Contacts" .. considering that when i plug the sim to an non-android device like asha, it reads all of my sim contacts, im telling you it is really really odd
manos_mand said:
You can use the google sync to save your contacts.
You see in an other device if your contacts is insite and you cant see it with your ace?
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yes correct, when i plug my SIM Card to another Device (iOS or Non-Android) it shows completely all of my contacts, but in my Android it doesn't .. this is the first time this happens to me .. i also tried flashing TouchWiz v9.5 but still happens,
only in stock rom does my contacts shows properly
xlSKYFiRElx said:
yes correct, when i plug my SIM Card to another Device (iOS or Non-Android) it shows completely all of my contacts, but in my Android it doesn't .. this is the first time this happens to me .. i also tried flashing TouchWiz v9.5 but still happens,
only in stock rom does my contacts shows properly
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Use stock kernel
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xlSKYFiRElx said:
already did that, but it also shows "No Contacts" .. considering that when i plug the sim to an non-android device like asha, it reads all of my sim contacts, im telling you it is really really odd
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I know this happens sometime. Same thing happened to me once. Custom rom couldn't read the contacts from SIM but when I put this SIM in a Nokia phone, it could be easily read. But I always use Google sync which solves my problem.
mahithm said:
I know this happens sometime. Same thing happened to me once. Custom rom couldn't read the contacts from SIM but when I put this SIM in a Nokia phone, it could be easily read. But I always use Google sync which solves my problem.
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i guess my only option now is to shift to google contacts lol .. thanks mate thumbs up for you
OP, you're not alone, I'm also having this problem.
Suggesting one should rely on google to store contacts is not very helpful. One shouldn't have to rely on google. It's not an explanation or a solution.
Using the 'Import Contacts' function doesn't work, and that too should not be necessary.
This seems to be a problem with the 5830i only; I've tried using my SIM card with 4 different 5830s and all SIM contacts show up automatically (no 'importing' necessary).
People are suggesting it's something to do with the kernel? It would be nice to know which kernels contain this bug, and which custom ROMs address it. I'm running GB 2.3.6, and the kernel is 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #1.
zatarra86 said:
OP, you're not alone, I'm also having this problem.
Suggesting one should rely on google to store contacts is not very helpful. One shouldn't have to rely on google. It's not an explanation or a solution.
Using the 'Import Contacts' function doesn't work, and that too should not be necessary.
This seems to be a problem with the 5830i only; I've tried using my SIM card with 4 different 5830s and all SIM contacts show up automatically (no 'importing' necessary).
People are suggesting it's something to do with the kernel? It would be nice to know which kernels contain this bug, and which custom ROMs address it. I'm running GB 2.3.6, and the kernel is 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #1.
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if you have backup of contacts in memory card then..go to file manager there you see your contacts backup file..just extract that file ...
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amolgosavi said:
if you have backup of contacts in memory card then..go to file manager there you see your contacts backup file..just extract that file ...
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Should not be necessary, and only possible if one has another smartphone that doesn't suffer from the same problem. The 5830i can't copy contacts from the SIM card to the SD card because it can't detect them.
zatarra86 said:
OP, you're not alone, I'm also having this problem.
Suggesting one should rely on google to store contacts is not very helpful. One shouldn't have to rely on google. It's not an explanation or a solution.
Using the 'Import Contacts' function doesn't work, and that too should not be necessary.
This seems to be a problem with the 5830i only; I've tried using my SIM card with 4 different 5830s and all SIM contacts show up automatically (no 'importing' necessary).
People are suggesting it's something to do with the kernel? It would be nice to know which kernels contain this bug, and which custom ROMs address it. I'm running GB 2.3.6, and the kernel is 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #1.
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Buddy, if you can't get import to work, then you should rely on other services to store your contacts. We have already provided you with solutions that we know off. It's up to you to use them or not. Also I think @amolgosavi meant the Rafael Baugis stock kernel. Here is the link,
Rafael Baugis stock kernel
Make sure to use the "stock kernel and modules". Hope I Helped
mahithm said:
Buddy, if you can't get import to work, then you should rely on other services to store your contacts. We have already provided you with solutions that we know off. It's up to you to use them or not. Also I think @amolgosavi meant the Rafael Baugis stock kernel. Here is the link,
Rafael Baugis stock kernel
Make sure to use the "stock kernel and modules". Hope I Helped
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rafael baugus kernel is not stock kernel..its stock based custom kernel..
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Bro, I know. That's why I said Rafael Baugis stock kernel meaning a stock based custom kernel made by Rafael Baugis
zatarra86 said:
OP, you're not alone, I'm also having this problem.
Suggesting one should rely on google to store contacts is not very helpful. One shouldn't have to rely on google. It's not an explanation or a solution.
Using the 'Import Contacts' function doesn't work, and that too should not be necessary.
This seems to be a problem with the 5830i only; I've tried using my SIM card with 4 different 5830s and all SIM contacts show up automatically (no 'importing' necessary).
People are suggesting it's something to do with the kernel? It would be nice to know which kernels contain this bug, and which custom ROMs address it. I'm running GB 2.3.6, and the kernel is 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #1.
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It seems the problem is with the kernel. Try flashing this kernel edited by Rafael Baugis and provided to us by @cooperke. It seems to have solved the problem for some users. Here is the link,
Can't read/show sim card !
Make sure to go through the entire thread. Hope I Helped
hello, well first of all if i'm in a wrong section any moderator please move this.
i have a question and i want to know if anyone could help me...
i have the databases of whatsapp ( crypt7 ) on my pc ( not from my phone ) its from another phone and i want to odecrypt it so i can read the messages, i don't know how to do it.
I know how to read mine, i just want to know how to do in that case.
Thank youu!
andresx013 said:
hello, well first of all if i'm in a wrong section any moderator please move this.
i have a question and i want to know if anyone could help me...
i have the databases of whatsapp ( crypt7 ) on my pc ( not from my phone ) its from another phone and i want to odecrypt it so i can read the messages, i don't know how to do it.
I know how to read mine, i just want to know how to do in that case.
Thank youu!
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Delete the databases from your phone... place the desired one... clear whatsapp data... re initialize it .... restore msgs and read them... it should work
And yes i guess thats a wrong place to ask
Salim.Keady said:
Delete the databases from your phone... place the desired one...clear whatsapp data... re initialize it .... restore msgs and read them... it should work
And yes i guess thats a wrong place to ask
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how to do it ?
and yes.. im sure mods will move it
can anyone hlep me ? i have the entire WhatsApp folder.
andresx013 said:
can anyone hlep me ? i have the entire WhatsApp folder.
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Settings - Applications - Whatsapp - Clear data/cache
put the desired crypt7 file into the folder on your sd card
Whatsapp/Database/<crypt7> file.
then launch whatsapp and restore.
however, do remember to backup your CURRENT chats and place it somewhere else (desktop for example) as nobody is responsible if you lost it yourself.
leongzxc said:
Settings - Applications - Whatsapp - Clear data/cache
put the desired crypt7 file into the folder on your sd card
Whatsapp/Database/<crypt7> file.
then launch whatsapp and restore.
however, do remember to backup your CURRENT chats and place it somewhere else (desktop for example) as nobody is responsible if you lost it yourself.
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Thank you so much dude, ill try it, don't worry i already have a backup and copy of my chats.
andresx013 said:
Thank you so much dude, ill try it, don't worry i already have a backup and copy of my chats.
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leongzxc said:
Settings - Applications - Whatsapp - Clear data/cache
put the desired crypt7 file into the folder on your sd card
Whatsapp/Database/<crypt7> file.
then launch whatsapp and restore.
however, do remember to backup your CURRENT chats and place it somewhere else (desktop for example) as nobody is responsible if you lost it yourself.
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nope doesnt work, i do everything you said but when im running whatsapp tri crypt it says Decryption failed and Recryption failed.
Ask the person who the messages belong to if you can read their messages?
I don't understand why anyone would want to do this.
Pierreken said:
Ask the person who the messages belong to if you can read their messages?
I don't understand why anyone would want to do this.
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actually is a private reason. obviously i cant ask the person, wont tell me anything.
andresx013 said:
nope doesnt work, i do everything you said but when im running whatsapp tri crypt it says Decryption failed and Recryption failed.
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you may try this app on xda.
whatsapp extractor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583021
leongzxc said:
you may try this app on xda.
whatsapp extractor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583021
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Most probably, it is encrypted using the phone number that was used. If you do not have the same number in the mobile, then the decryption will definitely fail.
Whatsapp Xtractor might work as it supports encrypted files also
gladson1976 said:
Most probably, it is encrypted using the phone number that was used. If you do not have the same number in the mobile, then the decryption will definitely fail.
Whatsapp Xtractor might work as it supports encrypted files also
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yeah but can you explain me how to do it ? i have the entire whatsapp folder on my pc, from other phone and other number that isnt mine, how could i do in that case... i dont know, ty!
Anyone ?
anyone ?
is anyone going to help me ? please... i really need it :crying::crying:
It's plain that the messages are not yours. So no. No one will help you.
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I have the following issue that needs someone to answer in detail please.
I have deleted my whats app account , I did this by using a new device as my old device was lost.
I have changed my mobile number and removed all back ups from google drive.
My issue is this - I am to believe there are backups stored on the internal memory of a phone ( seriously how many back ups does an app really need )
As I have deleted my whatsapp account will it still be able for someone to retrieve my whats app back ups from file manager or what ever internal storage ?
I HAVE ALSO CHANGED MY MOBILE NUMBER. So as to prevent any reinstall of app as old number would be needed for verification code
How far back do backs up go that are stored this was way ?
If deleted messages that were removed a few weeks prior will they show any where on these back up files ?
Regards
Odinswane said:
I have the following issue that needs someone to answer in detail please.
I have deleted my whats app account , I did this by using a new device as my old device was lost.
I have changed my mobile number and removed all back ups from google drive.
My issue is this - I am to believe there are backups stored on the internal memory of a phone ( seriously how many back ups does an app really need )
As I have deleted my whatsapp account will it still be able for someone to retrieve my whats app back ups from file manager or what ever internal storage ?
I HAVE ALSO CHANGED MY MOBILE NUMBER. So as to prevent any reinstall of app as old number would be needed for verification code
How far back do backs up go that are stored this was way ?
If deleted messages that were removed a few weeks prior will they show any where on these back up files ?
Regards
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Double post!!
amirizad_7436 said:
Double post!!
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No it isn't ! It is in ref to the internal storage of the device please read it as I am in need of an answer asap
Odinswane said:
No it isn't ! It is in ref to the internal storage of the device please read it as I am in need of an answer asap
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Your answer is no
When you delete your account your chat backup are just a trash
And nodody will access your phone data untill delete all of your data!(if you didn't turn on USBdebug or installed TWRP)
amirizad_7436 said:
Your answer is no
When you delete your account your chat backup are just a trash
And nodody will access your phone data untill delete all of your data!(if you didn't turn on USBdebug or installed TWRP)
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Thank you