Moronic Monday (Apr 20 2020) - Your weekly questions thread!
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Android news, reviews, tips, and discussions about rooting, tutorials, and apps. General discussion about devices is welcome. Please direct technical support, upgrade questions, buy/sell, app recommendations, and carrier-related issues to other subreddits.
Huawei caught claiming DSLR images were taken with its phones
https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-misleading-dslr-photos-1108865/
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https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-misleading-dslr-photos-1108865/
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Android Authority
Huawei caught claiming DSLR images were taken with its phones
Huawei has been caught misleading people again. The company has apologized for passing off DSLR images as its own in a promotional campaign.
Yes! Bring back removable batteries please!
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/apr/15/the-right-to-repair-planned-obsolescence-electronic-waste-mountain#maincontent
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/apr/15/the-right-to-repair-planned-obsolescence-electronic-waste-mountain#maincontent
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the Guardian
Planned obsolescence: the outrage of our electronic waste mountain
Unrepairable phones and laptops are a serious problem in our throwaway society. But the pushback is building - and the coronavirus crisis has added more pressure for change
Huawei P40 Lite Smartphone Review: Good even without Google Services
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-P40-Lite-Smartphone-Review-Good-even-without-Google-Services.461950.0.html
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Notebookcheck
Huawei P40 Lite Smartphone Review: Good even without Google Services
The Huawei P40 Lite is a 6.4-inch mid-range smartphone that brings good equipment with 128 GB of storage, 6 GB of RAM, a 6.4-inch IPS display, and a four-camera system. The smartphone only lacks Google Play as well as all the other Google Services.
Android stability flaw is causing some phones (mostly Pixels) to freeze up completely
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/20/android-stability-flaw-is-causing-some-phones-mostly-pixels-to-freeze-up-completely/
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/20/android-stability-flaw-is-causing-some-phones-mostly-pixels-to-freeze-up-completely/
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Android Police
Android stability flaw is causing some phones (mostly Pixels) to freeze up completely
Several of us at AP, myself included, have noticed a concerning stability issue on Google Pixel devices in recent weeks that causes the whole system UI to
LineageOS 17.1 review: Android 10, coming to an old phone near you
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/20/lineageos-17-1-review-android-10-coming-to-an-old-phone-near-you/
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/20/lineageos-17-1-review-android-10-coming-to-an-old-phone-near-you/
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Android Police
LineageOS 17.1 review: Android 10, coming to an old phone near you
CyanogenMod was the king of custom Android ROMs for years. Not only did it add plenty of great features on top of stock Android (Theme Engine, anyone?),
[Exclusive] Motorola One Fusion+ specifications revealed, will launch in India and the US
https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/motorola-one-fusion-specifications-launch-markets-leak-exclusive/
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https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/motorola-one-fusion-specifications-launch-markets-leak-exclusive/
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91mobiles.com
[Exclusive] Motorola One Fusion+ specifications revealed, will launch in India and the US
Motorola One Fusion+ specifications include Snapdragon 675 SoC, up to 6GB RAM, up to 128GB storage, 12MP primary camera, and more.
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 may have an S Pen, 120Hz display, 512GB storage
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-fold-2-may-have-an-s-pen-120hz-display-512gb-storage/
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https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-fold-2-may-have-an-s-pen-120hz-display-512gb-storage/
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XDA Developers
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 may have an S Pen, 120Hz display, 512GB storage
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 rumors point to the foldable phone supporting the S Pen and having a 120Hz refresh rate display and up to 512GB of storage.
How can I safely clean and disinfect my phone?
https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/support/topics/popular-topics/how-can-i-safely-clean-and-disinfect-my-nokia-phone
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https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/support/topics/popular-topics/how-can-i-safely-clean-and-disinfect-my-nokia-phone
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Nokia
How can I safely clean and disinfect my Nokia phone? | Nokia phones
Find answers to common questions, troubleshooting guides and instructions for how to get more out of your Nokia phone. Check out the most popular topics.
US smartphone sales drop 48% MoM amid the COVID-19 crisis during W13 - Counterpoint Research
https://www.counterpointresearch.com/us-smartphone-sales-drop-48-mom-amid-covid-19-crisis-w13/
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https://www.counterpointresearch.com/us-smartphone-sales-drop-48-mom-amid-covid-19-crisis-w13/
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Counterpoint Research
US smartphone sales drop 48% MoM amid the COVID-19 crisis during W13 - Counterpoint Research
The COVID-19 outbreak has worsened in the US, and now the country has the highest confirmed cases in the world […]
Google says it has fixed the Pixel’s static Marvelous Marble live wallpaper
https://9to5google.com/2020/04/20/marvelous-marble-wallpaper-fix/
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https://9to5google.com/2020/04/20/marvelous-marble-wallpaper-fix/
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9to5Google
Google says it has fixed the Pixel’s static Marvelous Marble live wallpaper
Since the Android P Beta, the Pixel's Earth background has failed to consistently show real-time weather conditions. A Marvelous Marble wallpaper fix...
144hz Fan Cooled Gaming Beast! RedMagic 5G Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGoNgpMkD98
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGoNgpMkD98
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YouTube
Red Magic 5G Review 144hz Fan Cooled Gaming Beast!
Red Magic 5G Review (global version) A detailed review covering, the build, camera review, 8k video, performance, gaming modes, battery life 90hz Vs 144hz, NFC, video out and more. Snapdragon 865 5G gaming phone with cooling fan, 4500mAh battery, 64MP Sony…
Pixel 3a -- One year as a daily driver
With the release of the Pixel 4a right around the corner I thought I'd give a review of my daily driver: the Pixel 3a.
TL;DR The 2019 OG Nexus 5.
I bought the Pixel 3a last spring right after it was announced. I got it on sale for $299, which in hindsight was a really good deal. You can read/watch a ton of reviews on this phone, so I'm going try to focus on what I like about the phone and how it's held up after one year.
Although it uses a mid-range processor, the 3a has been really smooth ...
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With the release of the Pixel 4a right around the corner I thought I'd give a review of my daily driver: the Pixel 3a.
TL;DR The 2019 OG Nexus 5.
I bought the Pixel 3a last spring right after it was announced. I got it on sale for $299, which in hindsight was a really good deal. You can read/watch a ton of reviews on this phone, so I'm going try to focus on what I like about the phone and how it's held up after one year.
Although it uses a mid-range processor, the 3a has been really smooth ...
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reddit
Pixel 3a -- One year as a daily driver
With the release of the Pixel 4a right around the corner I thought I'd give a review of my daily driver: the Pixel 3a. TL;DR The 2019 OG Nexus...
Redmi K30 Pro to be launched globally as Poco F2 without 5G
https://twitter.com/xiaomishka/status/1251018467773485056
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https://twitter.com/xiaomishka/status/1251018467773485056
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Twitter
Xiaomishka
So, #POCOF2 (M2004J11G) is #RedmiK30Pro💯% for the global market without #5G, and the second model (M2003J6CI) is truly unique #POCO 😀 https://t.co/mBGmxC7b0q
Would you buy a 2020 Google Pixel 2 with the latest chip for $399?
Would you? Nothing changes apart from the chip is improved. I'll even let you have nightsight and all the other pixel features from 2017-2020
Apple fans are drooling over the iphone SE which is basically a 2017 iphone 8 with the latest chip.
Is apple showing that the direction the industry has taken over the last few years has been for nothing? 18:9-20:9 screens aren't essential? Bezels are fine? Large screens are too big? Night mode is unnecessary? 2017 selfie cams are good enough?...
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Would you? Nothing changes apart from the chip is improved. I'll even let you have nightsight and all the other pixel features from 2017-2020
Apple fans are drooling over the iphone SE which is basically a 2017 iphone 8 with the latest chip.
Is apple showing that the direction the industry has taken over the last few years has been for nothing? 18:9-20:9 screens aren't essential? Bezels are fine? Large screens are too big? Night mode is unnecessary? 2017 selfie cams are good enough?...
https://redd.it/g53hvb
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reddit
Would you buy a 2020 Google Pixel 2 with the latest chip for $399?
Would you? Nothing changes apart from the chip is improved. I'll even let you have nightsight and all the other pixel features from 2017-2020 ...
Finally XCover Pro is available in US for $499
https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-xcover-pro-available-frontline-workers/...
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https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-xcover-pro-available-frontline-workers/...
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Samsung US Newsroom
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro Available for Frontline Workers - Samsung US Newsroom
Premium, rugged, multi-purpose smartphone makes it easier for frontline workers to do their job in any environment Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is
Home Up - New Samsung's Good Lock module
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82350183&postcount=219
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82350183&postcount=219
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Xda-Developers
NiceLock Downloader Companion App [v2.16] & Manual Download Links Thread - Post #219
New module HomeUp is added to NiceLock. Until APKMirror has files here are some alternative mirrors:XDA: 5000231Mega: https://mega.nz/file/P...
Samsung wants to rival the human eye with 600MP camera sensors
https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-wants-rival-human-eye-600mp-camera-sensors
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https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-wants-rival-human-eye-600mp-camera-sensors
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Android Central
Samsung wants to rival the human eye with 600MP camera sensors
Samsung is planning to continue its focus on small-pixel, high-resolution sensors and hopes to launch a 600MP camera sensor in the future. The 600MP sensor will be able to capture more detail than the human eye can see.
Aptoide database breach exposes 20 million user accounts, possibly more to come.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/21/aptoide-database-breach-exposes-20-million-user-accounts-possibly-more-to-come/?amp
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/21/aptoide-database-breach-exposes-20-million-user-accounts-possibly-more-to-come/?amp
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Android Police
Aptoide database breach exposes 20 million user accounts, possibly more to come
Website hacks are nothing new, and it's all but certain that everybody has had at least at least a couple login credentials and other details exposed at
First OP8 Pro users report green screens and dark screen borders
Some early adopters have already received their phones and some are returning them due to a green screen issue and also a dark screen borders due to a curved display
You can see a comparison here with the 7 Pro and the Note 10+
[https://imgur.com/gallery/v4A0PMR](https://imgur.com/gallery/v4A0PMR)
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There's black crush too
OP8Pro
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[https://tweakers.net/i/vzZiTKeKbdt40LgU35f0g0MqHFI=/full-fit-in/4920x3264/filters:max\_bytes(3145728):no\_upscale():strip\_icc():fill(white):str...
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Some early adopters have already received their phones and some are returning them due to a green screen issue and also a dark screen borders due to a curved display
You can see a comparison here with the 7 Pro and the Note 10+
[https://imgur.com/gallery/v4A0PMR](https://imgur.com/gallery/v4A0PMR)
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There's black crush too
OP8Pro
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[https://tweakers.net/i/vzZiTKeKbdt40LgU35f0g0MqHFI=/full-fit-in/4920x3264/filters:max\_bytes(3145728):no\_upscale():strip\_icc():fill(white):str...
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Imgur
OP8 Pro comparison with 7 Pro and Note 10+
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