Just spotted a new L9432B160/160B update in FF. Of course is not yet approved for download but looks like there a few goodies in the changelog:
This update adds 3D Creator in Camera, helping you to take creative selfies.
[Apps]
Adds 3D Creator in Camera, allowing you to use different hairstyles, clothes, modes, and actions on your selfies.
Adds the Party mode app. You can now connect several phones using NFC to play the same song simultaneously at parties, producing a multi-channel sound effect for a supreme audio experience.
[System]
Adds Google Smart Lock to ensure device security.
[Security]
Integrates Google security patches released in May 2018 for improved system security.
Important:
Your device will automatically download and install updates from your carrier and device manufacturer (may use mobile data) after the update. This feature is enabled by default. You may disable it in Settings > Developer options.
Update notes:
1. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating.
2. If you experience any issues during the update, please call the Huawei customer service hotline in the warranty card or visit an authorized Huawei service center for assistance.
3. After this update is complete, a service and experience improvement screen will be displayed.
Just installed the update
Sent from my HUAWEI BKL-L09 using XDA Labs
youtuber123 said:
Just installed the update
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Did he come by OTA?
youtuber123 said:
Just installed the update
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Regular OTA? Or forced?
wmfreak said:
Just spotted a new L9432B160/160B update in FF. Of course is not yet approved for download but looks like there a few goodies in the changelog:
This update adds 3D Creator in Camera, helping you to take creative selfies.
[Apps]
Adds 3D Creator in Camera, allowing you to use different hairstyles, clothes, modes, and actions on your selfies.
Adds the Party mode app. You can now connect several phones using NFC to play the same song simultaneously at parties, producing a multi-channel sound effect for a supreme audio experience.
[System]
Adds Google Smart Lock to ensure device security.
[Security]
Integrates Google security patches released in May 2018 for improved system security.
Important:
Your device will automatically download and install updates from your carrier and device manufacturer (may use mobile data) after the update. This feature is enabled by default. You may disable it in Settings > Developer options.
Update notes:
1. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating.
2. If you experience any issues during the update, please call the Huawei customer service hotline in the warranty card or visit an authorized Huawei service center for assistance.
3. After this update is complete, a service and experience improvement screen will be displayed.
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Some indian user got this update.. Although build number is different
wmfreak said:
Regular OTA? Or forced?
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Nop forced using HFF but it's working perfectly
I used this recovery to install the update https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho.../recovery-bkl-nocheck-recovery-flash-t3778085
Sent from my HUAWEI BKL-L09 using XDA Labs
wmfreak said:
Just spotted a new L9432B160/160B update in FF. Of course is not yet approved for download but looks like there a few goodies in the changelog:
This update adds 3D Creator in Camera, helping you to take creative selfies.
[Apps]
Adds 3D Creator in Camera, allowing you to use different hairstyles, clothes, modes, and actions on your selfies.
Adds the Party mode app. You can now connect several phones using NFC to play the same song simultaneously at parties, producing a multi-channel sound effect for a supreme audio experience.
[System]
Adds Google Smart Lock to ensure device security.
[Security]
Integrates Google security patches released in May 2018 for improved system security.
Important:
Your device will automatically download and install updates from your carrier and device manufacturer (may use mobile data) after the update. This feature is enabled by default. You may disable it in Settings > Developer options.
Update notes:
1. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating.
2. If you experience any issues during the update, please call the Huawei customer service hotline in the warranty card or visit an authorized Huawei service center for assistance.
3. After this update is complete, a service and experience improvement screen will be displayed.
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Just bacame available for download in FF. Just finished updating myself. Up to date now ?
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Just bacame available for download in FF. Just fineshed updating myself. Up tondate now
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I wish the 3d camera creator worked on front can too though.
Related
Microsoft has denied my app from being published yet there are other apps like mine still in the store. I have asked what I did wrong and all I get is a snob response of:
Hello Robert,
The app was removed because it allows users to install apps on their device that bypass security measures on the Windows Phone Store. The app will not be restored, so you may not submit updates. This is our final communication regarding this issue.
Thank you,
Windows Phone Store Team
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So instead of trying to fight Microsoft I am posting my SOURCE CODE and I am jumping from Windows Phone Development and moving to Android. Yes I was a Windows Fan but now I am finished forever with Microsoft.
My source code if you want to use it is found here on my skydrive - http://sdrv.ms/16hCWRz
Thanks!!
Version 2 Submitted for Cetification
I have submitted V2 update on both apps (NOKIA APP UPDATES & SAMSUNG APP UPDATES)
Samsung V2 change log is:
Update 2.0.1.0
In light theme the background was not displayed correctly. This update fixes that issue.
____________________
In Nokia V2 change log is:
Update 2.0.0.0
I would like to thank my friend RAM for helping me with this upgrade.
Redesigned app from the App Studio Beta into C# Language.
When you click on link IE will not open, instead it goes directly to the store download.
Added AppBar at the bottom.
In AppBar, rate link goes directly to the rate app review, now able to share link, added e-mail link direct to me if any issues or letting me know about an app that needs adding, link to my other apps for download.
________________________________________________________________
Again these versions have just been submitted and both are in the certification stage. It will take a bit before the new version will show up so please be patient with me.
Thanks HERG62123 :fingers-crossed:
The pictures below are from V2 which is being certified.
Nokia App Updates V2 now posted in the link in Post #1.
Samsung App Updates V2 is also posted.
Ok I have updated both apps and are in the process of being certified.
As of right now V2 is up and posted but in the up coming V2.0.1.0 the changes are as follows:
Nokia App Updates V2.0.1.0 - added Connectivity Pro+ and Unit Converter Pro+
Samsung App Updates V2.0.1.0 - In the light theme background was not set correctly so this update fixes that issue.
V2.0.1.5 - Samsung App Updates being certified as we speak/
Added a donate link if user wants to donate but not in away to upset user
Made buttons smaller due to accidental opening while flipping
I am using it in my nokia 920 and it has scrolling issue. means it does not scroll at all. instead it opens the app that i do not want to when trying to scroll. so actually instead of scrolling up or down it pushes the spot where i want to scroll up or down and the app that is in there opens.
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I am using it in my nokia 920 and it has scrolling issue. means it does not scroll at all. instead it opens the app that i do not want to when trying to scroll. so actually instead of scrolling up or down it pushes the spot where i want to scroll up or down and the app that is in there opens.
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Microsoft pulled my app - here is their response to me
"The app was removed because it allows users to install apps on their device that bypass security measures on the Windows Phone Store. The app will not be restored, so you may not submit updates. This is our final communication regarding this issue.
Thank you,
Windows Phone Store Team"
As you can see Microsoft has no bed side manners.
Planning on uploading the xap then?
herg62123 said:
Microsoft pulled my app - here is their response to me
"The app was removed because it allows users to install apps on their device that bypass security measures on the Windows Phone Store. The app will not be restored, so you may not submit updates. This is our final communication regarding this issue.
Thank you,
Windows Phone Store Team"
As you can see Microsoft has no bed side manners.
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I think about security issues for Windows phone is too much.
1. I cannot use any other keyboard directly writing in SMS or anything. I have to copy paste.
2. Call recorder is not supported as well in WP 8 as this is also security issue.
3. What else is security issue I wonder ?
4. No video transfer in Viber. I think at least this should not be security issue.
Everything is security issue in WP 8. Why Microsoft does not think that people will abandon the OS ? there are too much security issues, I did not know about it before buying my Nokia Lumia 920 developer edition. To tell the truth i keep my phone because it is Nokia not because of OS at all but soon most likely my WP will be second device and I will go back to Android and buy HTC again, great UI and fast and now they update more frequantely.
New Version being CERTIFIED NOW
Link to new version is in the code box in post one, but beware it is still being certified still
Microsoft has denied my app from being published yet there are other apps like mine still in the store. I have asked what I did wrong and all I get is a snob response of:
Hello Robert,
The app was removed because it allows users to install apps on their device that bypass security measures on the Windows Phone Store. The app will not be restored, so you may not submit updates. This is our final communication regarding this issue.
Thank you,
Windows Phone Store Team
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So instead of trying to fight Microsoft I am posting my SOURCE CODE and I am jumping from Windows Phone Development and moving to Android. Yes I was a Windows Fan but now I am finished forever with Microsoft.
SOURCE CODE POSTED IN POST #1
herg62123 said:
Microsoft has denied my app from being published yet there are other apps like mine still in the store. I have asked what I did wrong and all I get is a snob response of:
So instead of trying to fight Microsoft I am posting my SOURCE CODE and I am jumping from Windows Phone Development and moving to Android. Yes I was a Windows Fan but now I am finished forever with Microsoft.
SOURCE CODE POSTED IN POST #1
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But they say Windows phone is the future how come you go to Android ? Also if windows phone has security measures, what is that security measures that you do not want to except before you app is published ? I hear about WP lot of things related to security, this is very strange for me. Even phone call recorder is security related, then keyboard app other than Microsoft to type directly in the SMS is not implemented too. And many other that keep developer away somehow. How come ? GDR 3 is coming soon and maybe some changes will be there with their policy too ?
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But they say Windows phone is the future how come you go to Android ? Also if windows phone has security measures, what is that security measures that you do not want to except before you app is published ? I hear about WP lot of things related to security, this is very strange for me. Even phone call recorder is security related, then keyboard app other than Microsoft to type directly in the SMS is not implemented too. And many other that keep developer away somehow. How come ? GDR 3 is coming soon and maybe some changes will be there with their policy too ?
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If you look at the swype keyboard for android it actually stores what you type and sends info back to the manufacturer.
A third party KBD on the phone would mean that KBD app could harvest your passwords and send them on to a destination of choice.
Similar issues exist with the call recorder. Who should have access to those recordings? You? Google? Rovio? NSA?
So yes, your app got booted because you don't grok the security implications of what you're trying to do, and in stead of trying to understand why you just blame the OS.
Please, go develop for Android, and I hope you make tons of money in the process. Just quit being a whining little girl about it.
herg62123 said:
Microsoft has denied my app from being published yet there are other apps like mine still in the store. I have asked what I did wrong and all I get is a snob response.
So instead of trying to fight Microsoft, I am posting my SOURCE CODE and I am jumping from Windows Phone Development and moving to Android.
My source code, if you want to use it, is found here on my skydrive - http://sdrv.ms/16hCWRz
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Hey, the source of your app has disappeared. Can you put it back up? I could really use it for my next version of my app for carrier apps.
All Amazon Prime Phones owners received this email today:
Lockscreen offers & ads will be disabled on your Prime Exclusive Phone
Hi ***,
We wanted to provide you with an important update about your Prime Exclusive Phone.
Starting February 6, we will begin rolling out an Amazon Offers app update to disable lockscreen offers and ads on Prime Exclusive Phones. This will allow you to more easily use your phone's mobile unlock technology, as well as personalize your lockscreen with a photo or wallpaper.
When the Amazon Offers app update is available for your Prime Exclusive Phone, you can find it in the “My apps & games” section of the Google Play Store. Downloading this update will disable lockscreen offers and ads on your device. If you have enabled auto-updates in the Google Play Store, your phone will automatically update after you connect it to Wi-Fi.
Prime Exclusive Phones will still be available at a discount for Prime members and will be available unlocked, giving you the freedom and flexibility to choose the wireless carrier and service that best fit your needs. Prime Exclusive Phones will continue to provide access to pre-installed Amazon apps, including the Amazon Widget app.
Our updated Program Terms of Use can be viewed here.
Have questions?
Head to our updated FAQ page, or you can always reach out to customer support here.
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I hope this means I can unlock my phone's bootloader now.
feb 7 and still no update
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feb 7 and still no update
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Amazon offers app in mine updated today and the lockscreenads has gone away immediately.
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Amazon offers app in mine updated today and the lockscreenads has gone away immediately.
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Just got it
I have already received the update and I no longer have ads, now my question is can we unblock the boot loader and become root?
Great news for all
But still can not be factory unlocked from the moto website.
Hey guys,
what do you think about GrapheneOS? (https://grapheneos.org)
I think there are some disadvantages:
- only Pixel devices (because only these have some security "flags")
- no root access
- hardcoded Google domains
and some advantages:
- good hardware support
- hardenized aosp
- closed bootloader after flashing
Now I would like to discus about this ROM
I too would be interested to hear about anyones experience regarding this OS
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Hey guys,
what do you think about GrapheneOS? (https://grapheneos.org)
I think there are some disadvantages:
- only Pixel devices (because only these have some security "flags")
- no root access
- hardcoded Google domains
and some advantages:
- good hardware support
- hardenized aosp
- closed bootloader after flashing
Now I would like to discus about this ROM
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I'm interested in this ROM too. I have a Pixel 3a. I haven't flashed it yet because I'm trying to find out what people's experiences are first. There doesn't seem to be a lot of posts about it. Did you ever flash it? Also, what do you mean by "hardcoded Google domains"?
Well, the captiveportal contacts the Google servers regularly when you connect to a WiFi. That was one reason why I lost interest in the ROM. The other was the limited device support and missing root access. I absolutely need access to the iptables. As a one-man show, the ROM can be adjusted at any time.
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Well, the captiveportal contacts the Google servers regularly when you connect to a WiFi.
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Do you have some kind of reference for that? I'm using it now and would really like some proof to bring up in their subreddit as a WTF.
graphene seems great, no root does not
I don't want the bootloader locked.
I want Magisk extensions
I need root for LP _only_ to remove ads. Is there something like LP that allows (interactively) disabling app activities?
hardcoded google domains info from faq
https://grapheneos.org/faq#device-support
GrapheneOS leaves these set to the standard four URLs to blend into the crowd of billions of other Android devices with and without Google Mobile Services performing the same empty GET requests. For privacy reasons, it isn't desirable to stand out from the crowd and changing these URLs or even disabling the feature will likely reduce your privacy by giving your device a more unique fingerprint. GrapheneOS aims to appear like any other common mobile device on the network.
HTTPS: https://www.google.com/generate_204
HTTP: http://connectivitycheck.gstatic.com/generate_204
HTTP fallback: http://www.google.com/gen_204
HTTP other fallback: http://play.googleapis.com/generate_204
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nay_ said:
hardcoded google domains info from faq
https://grapheneos.org/faq#device-support
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Thanks, right from there
I have Graphene OS taimen-factory-2020.07.06.20.zip on my Pixel 2 XL.Under "System update settings" is "Check for updates" but nothing happens if I tap.Only the field becomes darker.Has someone experience with this?
Update with adb sideloading to 2020.08.03.22 works.
OTA update from 2020.08.03.22 to 2020.08.07.01 likewise.
I'm personally not a fan of these kinds of projects, they aren't really all that 'secure', you're still using proprietary vendor blobs and such
help please
Hello! In the description
I pointed out that you can change servers just not through the GUI.
Has anyone tried this?
```
Providing a toggle in the Settings app for using connectivitycheck.grapheneos.org as an alternative is planned. The option to blend into the crowd with the standard URLs is important and must remain supported for people who need to be able to blend in rather than getting the nice feeling that comes from using GrapheneOS servers. It's possible to use connectivitycheck.grapheneos.org already, but not via the GUI.
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captive portal leak + location services data leak
Few points:
1. General idea is that privacy/security oriented OS (as graphene is advertised) should limit network activity as much as possible, and not ping google using captive portal service every few seconds providing perfect IP-based location to google
It is possible to switch it off, but should be off by default
2. Connections of android location services to get GPS constellations were shown before to send sim card imsi and connected cellular tower id to provider (qualcom/google):
"blog.wirelessmoves.com/2014/08/supl-reveals-my-identity-and-location-to-google.html"
Graphene still allows those connections (check their FAQ on website)
W/O root no way to switch this off. Even some devices ignore config files and still leak data (on the level of cellular modem most probably)
3. Android services make other weird connections. Example: AOSP dialler app is querying phone numbers against online database leaking all contacts to google. How was this taken care of in graphene? Are all AOSP services/apps security-verified to not leak any data?
w/o root no way to install afwall to block everything
Is graphene built-in firewall capable of blocking system services from network access?
Hello, does anyone know how to delete this surveillance service? I don't want total surveillance.
if there is no way to delete it, I will buy an Apple iPhone. Because on iPhone you must update it to ios 13.5. But in Android this ****ing service has already been installed without asking.
zzman31 said:
Hello, does anyone know how to delete this surveillance service? I don't want total surveillance.
if there is no way to delete it, I will buy an Apple iPhone. Because on iPhone you must update it to ios 13.5. But in Android this ****ing service has already been installed without asking.
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Where is this? Never seen it
moozer said:
Where is this? Never seen it
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You must go to Settings and then to Google
zzman31 said:
You must go to Settings and then to Google
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It's a service set up for any track and trace app that you use to help your country battle Covid 19.
Nothing suggests it's spying or extracting data unless you have the app and giving your device permissions to communicate with the app's servers. Once you do, that data will be collated to assist with the global fight against the disease.
zzman31 said:
You must go to Settings and then to Google
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This part states what I've written above, so it's nothing sinister and you can relax
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This part states what I've written above
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i know what you mean, but i don't think apple and google work on an app just to install it for those who want it. maybe in the beginning but they'll force the app on us just like this service. I have also read reports on where this service runs in the background even without an app installed
I mean this that Google an Apple says that the warnings should also be displayed if a user has not installed a Corona app at all.
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I mean this that Google an Apple says that the warnings should also be displayed if a user has not installed a Corona app at all.
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Okay...2 things that are important to set your mind at rest. I'm not sure what you have been reading but be cautious of false information:
moozer said:
Okay...2 things that are important to set your mind at rest. I'm not sure what you have been reading but be cautious of false information:
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As you have no app to trigger the service... there's no issue. This is a global pandemic and the two companies are right to help in the containment. Your data is not at risk. Your privacy is not at risk. The app and service are controlled by you. Opt in if you want...otherwise, it's as you were
moozer said:
Your data is not at risk. Your privacy is not at risk.
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And for that i have what confirmation? Googles word? Googles trackrecord in regard to privacy and data proterction is nothing that would put me at rest.
Also company that has just shown that it can even install **** on my rooted Androidphone with customrom without asking permission.
So, has anyone already found out how to remove it?
Schwarzie2k said:
And for that i have what confirmation? Googles word? Googles trackrecord in regard to privacy and data proterction is nothing that would put me at rest.
Also company that has just shown that it can even install **** on my rooted Androidphone with customrom without asking permission.
So, has anyone already found out how to remove it?
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You have Google and Apple assurances that YOU have control SHOULD YOU decide to install the COVID 19 track and trace app.
Note: this is a global response and as such Google AND Apple have rolled out this service. Do you need permission from coronavirus to infect your immune system? No. It takes over regardless. Same here. The fight against this disease will go on with or without your permission. As I've said a few times, this is a service to respond to a global threat and a containment response. YOU DO NOT have to install anything to trigger the service unless YOU want to. It will remain dormant until activated by any Covid 19 tracking app that YOU CHOOSE to install.
Simple.
It's all about your own choice
If you're that paranoid about security...reach out to Google AND Apple and ask them.
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You have Google and Apple assurances that YOU have control SHOULD YOU decide to install the COVID 19 track and trace app..
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The assurance of a known liar has no worth. The only currency here is trust. And both Google and my (the german) government have a horrible trackrecord in regards to trust., especially when it concerns privacy or the assurance that they wont creep in more functionality once the basics are installed.
And im still shocked that google can simply install whatever they want on my phone. More control about my hardware was a major decision point for a customrom with root on my end.
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The assurance of a known liar has no worth. The only currency here is trust. And both Google and my (the german) government have a horrible trackrecord in regards to trust., especially when it concerns privacy or the assurance that they wont creep in more functionality once the basics are installed.
And im still shocked that google can simply install whatever they want on my phone. More control about my hardware was a major decision point for a customrom with root on my end.
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Imagine having a trackable and identifiable footprint in your phone.
Oh....wait.
Anyway...as I said...reach out to Google as it seems reasoning with you is out of the question now. I tried being diplomatic but it just keeps becoming a contention.
On a separate note...
How did you root your phone?
zzman31 said:
Hello, does anyone know how to delete this surveillance service? I don't want total surveillance.
if there is no way to delete it, I will buy an Apple iPhone. Because on iPhone you must update it to ios 13.5. But in Android this ****ing service has already been installed without asking.
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You must uninstall the Play Services complete or only the update, then the interface will be deleted. So you just have to reset the Play Services under Apps.
Schwarzie2k said:
The assurance of a known liar has no worth. The only currency here is trust. And both Google and my (the german) government have a horrible trackrecord in regards to trust., especially when it concerns privacy or the assurance that they wont creep in more functionality once the basics are installed.
And im still shocked that google can simply install whatever they want on my phone. More control about my hardware was a major decision point for a customrom with root on my end.
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Hey, look at this
and you must change in PlayStore in the settings, that it doesn't make updates automatically.
Go buy an iPhone and please don't come back to the XDA forums
zzman31 said:
Hello, does anyone know how to delete this surveillance service? I don't want total surveillance.
if there is no way to delete it, I will buy an Apple iPhone. Because on iPhone you must update it to ios 13.5. But in Android this ****ing service has already been installed without asking.
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I've found this little how to and I can confirm, it works!
Easy STEPS to TURN OFF COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on Android
STEP 1:
• Check if the “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications” Tracking service has been installed on your smartphone.
o Go to the Android Settings
o Search and click “Google”
o If listed services the item “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications”, it means the service has been installed.
• If you want to remove the service then follow STEP 2.
STEP 2:
• Go to Android Play Store
• Click on the three horizontal lines at the top left
• Click “Settings”
• Click on “Automatic app update”
• Select “Do not automatically update apps and confirm by pressing End”
• Open Android Settings
• Click on “Security” or “Security and Locations”
• Click on “Advanced”
• Disable “Find My Device” if active
• Go back to Android Settings
• Look for the item “Apps and notifications” or “Applications”
• Click on “Show all app”
• Click on “Google Play Services”
• Click on the 3 vertical dots at the top right
• Click on “Uninstall updates”
• Press “OK” at the confirmation request
Some steps might be different depending on the Android device that you have!
Done!!!
Now check STEP 1 again and make sure the “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications” item has disappeared.
source: youtube LEVEL IT UP (08.07.2020)
Just to clarify where the line was crossed. It doesn't matter if anything was "on" or "off", I totally agree that this
test service for this test pandemic will do "nothing" if it is turned "off". The crossed line is, that Hydra installed a service,
without any further notice nor user confirmation. This move violates by definition any international privacy laws, regulations and guide lines. In fact, they have proven they can install what ever they want, all these permissions regulations for us users and app developers, for nothing, just bogus, they don't need it at all.
At least Apple acts like they would respect those formalities, but as soon as they force the user to update because
other apps won't run without this update, which includes the harmless service, they throw this hypocrite respect overboard. It is a bit like selling it to you as rain while it is actually melded yellow snow.
So what's next?
Cheers
NewBit
newbit said:
So what's next?
Cheers
NewBit
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From NPR: (10 April 2020)
"In the coming months, they (Google & Apple) will update their Operating Systems so phones can share information without having to install an app..."
Source:
https://www.npr.org/sections/corona...oogle-build-smartphone-tool-to-track-covid-19
Covid-19 articles on XDA worth checking out:
https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/covid19/
No longer works
newbit said:
I've found this little how to and I can confirm, it works!
Easy STEPS to TURN OFF COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on Android
STEP 1:
• Check if the “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications” Tracking service has been installed on your smartphone.
o Go to the Android Settings
o Search and click “Google”
o If listed services the item “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications”, it means the service has been installed.
• If you want to remove the service then follow STEP 2.
STEP 2:
• Go to Android Play Store
• Click on the three horizontal lines at the top left
• Click “Settings”
• Click on “Automatic app update”
• Select “Do not automatically update apps and confirm by pressing End”
• Open Android Settings
• Click on “Security” or “Security and Locations”
• Click on “Advanced”
• Disable “Find My Device” if active
• Go back to Android Settings
• Look for the item “Apps and notifications” or “Applications”
• Click on “Show all app”
• Click on “Google Play Services”
• Click on the 3 vertical dots at the top right
• Click on “Uninstall updates”
• Press “OK” at the confirmation request
Some steps might be different depending on the Android device that you have!
Done!!!
Now check STEP 1 again and make sure the “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications” item has disappeared.
source: youtube LEVEL IT UP (08.07.2020)
Just to clarify where the line was crossed. It doesn't matter if anything was "on" or "off", I totally agree that this
test service for this test pandemic will do "nothing" if it is turned "off". The crossed line is, that Hydra installed a service,
without any further notice nor user confirmation. This move violates by definition any international privacy laws, regulations and guide lines. In fact, they have proven they can install what ever they want, all these permissions regulations for us users and app developers, for nothing, just bogus, they don't need it at all.
At least Apple acts like they would respect those formalities, but as soon as they force the user to update because
other apps won't run without this update, which includes the harmless service, they throw this hypocrite respect overboard. It is a bit like selling it to you as rain while it is actually melded yellow snow.
So what's next?
Cheers
NewBit
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jsusang said:
From NPR: (10 April 2020)
"In the coming months, they (Google & Apple) will update their Operating Systems so phones can share information without having to install an app..."
Source:
https://www.npr.org/sections/corona...oogle-build-smartphone-tool-to-track-covid-19
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Thanks!! Yeah that is creepy as well!
According to this Paper GAEN Due Diligence: Verifying The Google/AppleCovid Exposure Notification API the whole pseudo open-source code architecture, just leads to unreliability like false-positives etc.
However, silently shipped changes to closed-source proprietary GAEN implementations can affect the performance of public health contact tracing apps based on the GAEN API, e.g. affecting the rate of expo-sure detection false positives and false negatives. The lack of transparency around this raises obvious concerns and reduces the value of health authorities and other app implementers making their client code publicly available.
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jsusang said:
Covid-19 articles on XDA worth checking out:
https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/covid19/
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I think there is a typo in Aamir Siddiqui's Article: This contact tracing API, which Google and Apple call the Exposure Notification API, is designed to DISrespect user privacy and security.
dhonzik said:
No longer works
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Can you please be more specific? Another XDA Member in Removal of new sneaky COVID menu and feature, is it possible?
had an issue too, but fixed it.
gabriolinari said:
Now open settings and search for device administrator (device admin apps) and disable find my device and google pay and all the other apps listed.
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CalyxOS is an Android mobile operating system that puts privacy and security into the hands of everyday users. Plus, proactive security recommendations and automatic updates take the guesswork out of keeping your personal data personal.
Learn more out CalyxOS.
Working:
Telephony (Calls and Data)
IMS (RCS, VoLTE and WiFi Calling)
WiFi
Bluetooth
Camera (and flashlight)
Audio (Record and Playback)
Video Playback
Sensors
GPS
DM-Verity Enabled
Encryption
Bugs:
You tell me
Installation:
Wipe /system, /vendor, /cache
Format data
Flash calyxos zip
Notes:
Do NOT flash gapps
It is a user build
Not encrypted by default
I do not work for the calyx institute
Poco F1 does not maintain the android security model as much as the officially supported devices. It does not have complete android verified boot, but dm-verity is enabled
Download:
Get CalyxOS for Poco F1
Kernel Source:
Kernel source
If you like my work, please consider buying me a coffee.
Telegram support
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Godlike rom! So far only notification delays. I don't know if this is a calyx issue in general or this rom in particular
CalyxOS v3.6.0 is out. Get it here.
Changelog:
• Fixed Encryption
• Switched to user build
• Updated kernel to Ingenium v3.1
• Source upstream (Updated to June patch)
Dev_Mashru said:
CalyxOS v3.6.0 is out. Get it here.
Changelog:
• Fixed Encryption
• Switched to user build
• Updated kernel to Ingenium v3.1
• Source upstream (Updated to June patch)
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Took a while but thanks for keeping it up with this ROM.
Dev_Mashru said:
CalyxOS v3.6.0 is out. Get it here.
Changelog:
• Fixed Encryption
• Switched to user build
• Updated kernel to Ingenium v3.1
• Source upstream (Updated to June patch)
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Hi, the Link is not correct.
This is the correct Link: calyxos_beryllium-3.6.0.zip
a170xda said:
Hi, the Link is not correct.
This is the correct Link: calyxos_beryllium-3.6.0.zip
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Thanks for bringing it to my notice. Updated.
Hi, I wonder why you care about privacy and at the same time recommend Signal/whatsapp/duckduckgo.
Although the rom seems promising.
Glad to see Calyx for our Poco!!! Thanks for your work!
So far I only noticed that the "Display cutout" settings does not work properly (to hide the notch). Otherwise it runs really great!
Dev_Mashru said:
Thanks for bringing it to my notice. Updated.
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You should also updates the Notes in OP: Not encrypted by default to Encrypted by default, since in ur recent changelog you wrote that you fixed it.
Retrial said:
You should also updates the Notes in OP: Not encrypted by default to Encrypted by default, since in ur recent changelog you wrote that you fixed it.
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It is still not encrypted by default unlike in A11. Earlier it wouldn't boot if you were encrypted, now you can manually encrypt and it will boot.
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It is still not encrypted by default unlike in A11. Earlier it wouldn't boot if you were encrypted, now you can manually encrypt and it will boot.
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Hmm I see. It would be nice if you could work to make it encrypted by default especially in this ROM. However I understand it may need some of your time.
BTW, I checked fast some screenshots, I saw some dots, seems there is a padding issue in status bar. (not sure tho since I checked from screenshots, I haven't tried the ROM yet). If you want take a look at crDroid values here, it may help with padding.
Does this build also receive OTA updates? Wishful thinking I'm sure, but i'm very interested. Do you have any plans to bring your project up to the newest iteration of CalyxOS? I think it's on 4.6.0 now. Any clarity you can offer on how your build copes with updates and what other manufacturer specific updates you've had to keep an eye on would be good to know as well please.
I think your build might have a specific application at the intersection of privacy fanaticism and audiophile listening with external DAC/AMP. The user can luxuriate in the use of interchangeable micro SD storage slots and the infinitely expandable, offline library it affords them. This means they can do away with depending on an internet connection and subscriptions to lossless music services like Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, etc.
Alternatives in the android-based DAP market often have limited, non-expandable storage, and rely on versions of android which are outdated but no less privacy invasive. Whereas using a Poco F1 with custom ROM opens things up entirely. It also allows users to incrementally upgrade their DAC whilst always relying on this phone as their DAP playing hi-res files over USB. No need to upgrade DAP.
I'm really keen to learn how you built this. I think this phone is an ideal candidate for DIY, cost-effective, privacy respecting lossless listening.
airgappedromproject said:
Does this build also receive OTA updates? Wishful thinking I'm sure, but i'm very interested. Do you have any plans to bring your project up to the newest iteration of CalyxOS? I think it's on 4.6.0 now. Any clarity you can offer on how your build copes with updates and what other manufacturer specific updates you've had to keep an eye on would be good to know as well please.
I think your build might have a specific application at the intersection of privacy fanaticism and audiophile listening with external DAC/AMP. The user can luxuriate in the use of interchangeable micro SD storage slots and the infinitely expandable, offline library it affords them. This means they can do away with depending on an internet connection and subscriptions to lossless music services like Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, etc.
Alternatives in the android-based DAP market often have limited, non-expandable storage, and rely on versions of android which are outdated but no less privacy invasive. Whereas using a Poco F1 with custom ROM opens things up entirely. It also allows users to incrementally upgrade their DAC whilst always relying on this phone as their DAP playing hi-res files over USB. No need to upgrade DAP.
I'm really keen to learn how you built this. I think this phone is an ideal candidate for DIY, cost-effective, privacy respecting lossless listening.
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Here is the latest A13 version. (Also use that thread)