So.. I bought this new Xiaomi phone, (MIUI) and found out some horrible practices that many android-users should be made aware of.
Hi all. I'm sorry if you already knew this, but I would love to inform some android users about practices by Xiaomi and probably many others.
So I bought this new Xiaomi Note 8 Pro about 1 month ago. I've been hesitant to swap my sim-card to this new phone, since I kinda wanted to keep it "clean", and remove all bloatware before I use it. I didn't want it to get linked to me personally, so I also created a new google account etc.
Now I know what you're thinking... it doesn't change a thing. An...
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Hi all. I'm sorry if you already knew this, but I would love to inform some android users about practices by Xiaomi and probably many others.
So I bought this new Xiaomi Note 8 Pro about 1 month ago. I've been hesitant to swap my sim-card to this new phone, since I kinda wanted to keep it "clean", and remove all bloatware before I use it. I didn't want it to get linked to me personally, so I also created a new google account etc.
Now I know what you're thinking... it doesn't change a thing. An...
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So.. I bought this new Xiaomi phone, (MIUI) and found out some...
Hi all. I'm sorry if you already knew this, but I would love to inform some android users about practices by Xiaomi and probably many others. So...
PSA: Xiaomi still sends data to their servers, even after turning ads and analytics off.
Even after turning everything off and adb-ing some of the system apps, I realized my Redmi Note 8 (on Global MIUI 11) was still making requests after every app launch to [data.mistat.intl.xiaomi.com](https://data.mistat.intl.xiaomi.com).
Here's the log from Blokada with one of the connections:
[https://imgur.com/a/OoVTeG](https://imgur.com/a/OoVTeGv)
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and a screenshot of all the privacy settings:
[https://imgur.com/a/tDgXmX6](https://imgur.com/a/tDgXmX6)
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Even after turning everything off and adb-ing some of the system apps, I realized my Redmi Note 8 (on Global MIUI 11) was still making requests after every app launch to [data.mistat.intl.xiaomi.com](https://data.mistat.intl.xiaomi.com).
Here's the log from Blokada with one of the connections:
[https://imgur.com/a/OoVTeG](https://imgur.com/a/OoVTeGv)
​
and a screenshot of all the privacy settings:
[https://imgur.com/a/tDgXmX6](https://imgur.com/a/tDgXmX6)
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and another from...
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DPReview Awards 2019: Smartphone Camera of the Year: Google Pixel 4
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Our favorite gear, rewarded: DPReview Awards 2019
This year, plenty of amazing cameras, lenses, accessories and other products came through our doors. As 2019 winds down, we're highlighting some of our standout products of the year. Check out the winners of the 2019 DPReview Awards!
Android: New StrandHogg vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-new-strandhogg-vulnerability-is-being-exploited-in-the-wild/
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Android: New StrandHogg vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Promon discovers new StrandHogg vulnerability. Lookout identifies 36 malicious apps exploiting it in the wild.
$619.99 for Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ at Costco
If you're a Costco member and T-Mobile subscriber this is a super slick deal...
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If you're a Costco member and T-Mobile subscriber this is a super slick deal...
[https://slickdeals.net/f/13600282-costco-in-store-offer-t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-note-10-256gb-620-s10-128gb-520-note-10-256-gb-470-s10-128-gb-420-activation-req?src=featured-cat](https://slickdeals.net/f/13600282-costco-in-store-offer-t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-note-10-256gb-620-s10-128gb-520-note-10-256-gb-470-s10-128-gb-420-activation-req?src=featured-cat)...
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Slickdeals
Costco In-Store Offer: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy: Note10+ $620, 128GB S10 $420 & More (Activation Required)
Membership Wireless via Costco Warehouse [Warehouse Locator] is offering Members: $380 Off Instantly When You Purchase a New Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, Note10, Note10+ (prices listed below) for T-M ...
Facebook users can now directly transfer their photos and videos to Google Photos
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Facebook users can now directly transfer their photos and videos to Google Photos
Facebook has started testing a new photo transfer tool, which makes it possible for users to transfer their Facebook photos and videos to Google Photos.
December 2019 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices (Updated)
https://www.droid-life.com/2019/12/02/december-2019-android-security-update-now-available-for-pixel-devices/
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Droid Life
December 2019 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices
The final Android update of the year is here! Google has posted the December Android security patch for its Pixel phones. That includes images and OTA files for the Pixel and Pixel XL, which should be the last for the original Pixel phones. We seem to be…
Imagination Announces A-Series GPU Architecture: "Most Important Launch in 15 Years"
https://www.anandtech.com/show/15156/imagination-announces-a-series-gpu-architecture
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Imagination Announces A-Series GPU Architecture: "Most Important Launch in 15 Years"
There are very few companies in the world able to claim a history in the graphics market dating back to the “golden age” of the 90’s. Among the handful of survivors of that era are of course NVIDIA and AMD (formerly ATI), but there is also Imagination Technologies.…
F(x)tec Pro1 Initial Impressions Of The Only 2019 Keyboard Phone
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F(x)tec Pro1 Initial Impressions Of The Only 2019 Keyboard Phone
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40 temporarily free and 72 on-sale apps and games for Cyber Monday
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/02/app-sales-cyber-monday-2019/
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Android Police
40 temporarily free and 72 on-sale apps and games for Cyber Monday
Hello, everyone, and welcome to another week and round of app sales. Today's list is brought to you by the online madness that is Cyber Monday —
Facebook launches tool to let users transfer photos & videos to Google Photos
https://www.xda-developers.com/facebook-launches-tool-transfer-photos-videos-google-photos/
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XDA Developers
Facebook launches tool to let users transfer photos & videos to Google Photos
Facebook has now launched a new data transfer tool that will let users transfer their phtoos and videos on the platform to Google Photos.
VLC 3.2.3 revamps audio and video player, improves TV interface, and adds keyboard shortcuts to Chrome OS (APK Download)
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/03/vlc-3-2-3-release-revamped-player-tv-interface/
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Android Police
VLC 3.2 revamps audio and video player, improves TV interface, and adds keyboard shortcuts to Chrome OS (APK Download)
VLC is one of the best media players. It's available on pretty much any platform and able to play almost every audio and video file type you could think
Firefox Preview Beta reaches another milestone, with Enhanced Tracking Protection and several intuitive features for ease and convenience
https://blog.mozilla.org/futurereleases/2019/12/03/firefox-preview-beta-reaches-another-milestone/
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Firefox Preview Beta reaches another milestone, with Enhanced Tracking Protection and several intuitive features for ease and convenience
Firefox Preview Beta now comes with Enhanced Tracking Protection and several intuitive features for ease and convenience.
Galaxy Note 9 is the most popular Android phone in over two dozen US states, says one estimate
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PCMAG
State by State: The Most Popular Android Phones in the US
Samsung phones dominate the Android scene in the US. Which one is the most common in your state?
Google Photos launches private messaging for quickly sharing photos
https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/3/20992649/google-photos-sharing-feature-private-messaging-launch
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The Verge
Google Photos launches private messaging for quickly sharing photos
A better, faster way to share from your Photos library
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 flagship is here — without integrated 5G
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/12/3/20992308/qualcomm-snapdragon-865-flagship-5g-announcement-765-modem-tech-summit?utm_campaign=theverge&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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The Verge
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 flagship is here — without integrated 5G
The Snapdragon 865 will be exclusive to 5G phones, but manufacturers will have to buy a separate radio.
Google: 80% of Android apps now encrypt network traffic by default
https://venturebeat.com/2019/12/03/google-80-of-android-apps-now-encrypt-network-traffic-by-default/
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VentureBeat
Google: 80% of Android apps now encrypt network traffic by default
Google has announced that 80% of all Android apps are now encrypting traffic by default, as all new apps and app updates now block cleartext as standard.
Motorola will start making flagship phones again in 2020
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Nirave 尼拉夫
Motorola says the new #MotorolaRAZR is the start of a return to premium. "Thanks to the new technologies announced today, we'll have new premium products to announce in early 2020". Also, expect to see new 5G devices on mMwave and Sub6 globally early 2020.…
Huawei under fire in China over employee detained after demanding severance pay
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/dec/02/huawei-under-fire-china-employee-detained-eight-months
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Huawei under fire in China over employee detained for eight months
Company facing scrutiny over treatment of Li Hongyuan, who had demanded severance pay
Engineer from Samsung says chipset vendors are to blame for limited Android updates
/u/LTEX90:
"I can comment on why devices usually get 2 major OS upgrades.
It's simply that chipset vendors no longer write kernels and drivers for us to implement in our devices.
It is infeasible for us to write our own kernels for all components in the device without violating patents.
If we owned all the patents, sure we will do it. I will do it. I have a Note 9 as my personal device as well and I would hate for it to not get new features after 2 years."
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/u/LTEX90:
"I can comment on why devices usually get 2 major OS upgrades.
It's simply that chipset vendors no longer write kernels and drivers for us to implement in our devices.
It is infeasible for us to write our own kernels for all components in the device without violating patents.
If we owned all the patents, sure we will do it. I will do it. I have a Note 9 as my personal device as well and I would hate for it to not get new features after 2 years."
It's always struck me as odd that P...
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Engineer from Samsung says chipset vendors are to blame for...
/u/LTEX90: "I can comment on why devices usually get 2 major OS upgrades. It's simply that chipset vendors no longer write kernels and drivers...