PSA: dns.adguard.com or other DNS over TLS adblockers may block your Play Store app updates

I was unable to update any of the installed apps for a long time (also, didn't install anything new for long). Checked the my apps section on the play store one day and it reporting some 90 apps need to be updated. Started the process but things got stuck at downloading screen.

Tried restarting, clearing cache etc. but nothing changed until got off the dns.adguard.com private DNS setting from the phone.

I think this also affected the automated WhatsApp backup but need to verify....

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Expanding bug bounties on Google Play
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/08/expanding-bug-bounties-on-google-play.html

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Redefining ‘fast and smooth’ with Android TV
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/redefining-fast-and-smooth-with-android-tv.1097028/

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Google Store does have access to your IMEI number

As many of you probably already know, there is a class action lawsuit for the Pixel 1 if you had a defective microphone. I had gotten rid of both Pixels and did not have access to the IMEI numbers. However, I did have my order numbers from the Google store.

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If you've purchased a Pixel 1 phone from the Google store directly, they do have access to the IMEI if you provide the order number. I had to ask their chat bot for it 3 different ways, and this seemed to work for me:

"I am lookin...

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Android phone brands ranked by OS update frequency: Nokia is #1
https://thenextweb.com/google/2019/08/30/android-phone-brands-ranked-on-os-update-frequency/

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Google wants to kill text messages and the networks aren't happy
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/google-android-rcs-messaging

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Google Home 2.13.50 preps Nest device setup, hints at new 'Mini'
https://9to5google.com/2019/08/28/google-home-2-13-50-apk-insight-teardown/

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Huawei Mate 30 will run Android, company sources confirm, but international users will have to download Google apps on their own.
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/huawei-mate-30-not-doomed-users-can-just-download-google-apps

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Samsung Galaxy Fold launch date mooted, and it's literally a week away
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-fold-launch-date-1024065/

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Reliability of 3rd tier Chinese smartphones?

What are everyone's opinions on "3rd tier" Chinese smartphone brands and their products? I'm not talking about Huawei, Oppo, Xiaomi or even Pocophone or OnePlus, but the ones that sell directly through their website, Amazon, Aliexpress, or other independent markets.

I'm thinking more along the lines of Blu, Elephone, Umidigi, etc.

I know not to expect much in terms of software updates or aftermarket service, but some of their recent models do seem very attractive (large batteries, fast chargin...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10+ review: Reaching the limit of flagship
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/08/30/galaxy-note-10-plus-review/

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Minecraft Earth Android beta launches in five cities
https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/30/20840431/minecraft-earth-android-beta-closed-launch-seattle-london-tokyo-stockholm-mexico-city

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Ripdide GP: Renegade is Free for the next 5 days!!!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vectorunit.silver.googleplay

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Facebook scans system libraries on Android and uploads them to their server
https://twitter.com/wongmjane/status/1167463054709334017

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OS Upgrade Schedule (Android 10 is rolling out to Pixels on September 3)
https://communityforums.rogers.com/t5/OS-Upgrades/OS-Upgrade-Schedule/td-p/354931

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TCL will show off its first self-branded smartphones during IFA 2019
https://www.androidcentral.com/tcl-will-show-its-first-self-branded-smartphones-during-ifa-2019

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Here’s the first pics of Sony’s next Xperia flagship
http://www.xperiablog.net/2019/08/30/heres-the-first-pics-of-sonys-next-xperia-flagship

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[Exclusive] OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition CAD-based renders reveal a familiar design
https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/oneplus-7t-pro-mclaren-edition-exclusive-renders-design-features/

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Got a Google Home, Chromecast dongle, or Android TV box? Then you can finally cast Apple Music tracks to these devices.
https://www.androidauthority.com/?p=1023330

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I really quick message popped up at the bottom of my screen

This could absolutely not be the place to ask this and I'm sorry if it isn't!
I have a OnePlus 3 (still going strong!) that is on AT&T Straight Talk phone service. A message that looked like it was from my phone popped up at the bottom of my screen (which is kind of weird and it looked pretty official) and all I could read was "your phone carrier can now" and then it said something about robocalls. It vanishes after like a second and I can't find it again.

I receive tons 3-8 robocalls a day, ...

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Security- Ios VS Android

What's up guys, Lately i've been browsing and i saw that **Android Q** will be released soon. So i was wondering, is **Android** is as secure as **iOS** when it come to let's say "intrusive security"?

Back in the days if you had an Android, anyone who stole your device could just Reset it and use your phone as their own. With Android Lollipop (i think) i saw that when they steal your device, even with a hard reset, the OS still asks for the last ID used on the device. Is it comparable to **iOS*...

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