Sunday Rant/Rage (May 17 2020) - Your weekly complaint thread!

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This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever complaint you might have about:

* Your device.

* Your carrier.

* Your device's manufacturer.

* An app

* Any other company

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**Rules**

1) Please do not target any individuals or try to name/shame any individual. If you hate G...

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Redmi Note 10 with 5G support, OLED screen and faster chipset was noticed at TENAA
https://tehvibes.com/smartphones/redmi-note-10-with-5g-support/

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Spotify Stations works outside the US if you sideload the APK
https://www.spotify.com/us/stations/

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Some manufacturers are throttling the cpu, some gpu, Huawei is "throttling" my audio.....?!

Video 1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EKFP4iNJVs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EKFP4iNJVs)

Video 2 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awi7a4PJfe4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awi7a4PJfe4)

Something interesting I noticed while setting up my new tablet. Huawei seems to change the audio (filter/effect) depending on what application is running (or maybe a type of application).

In video 1 you can see/hear that the audio changes when I enter "video" apps (youtube, video). Other apps do no...

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[Discussion] Do you think the Pixel 4a can save Google’s smartphone business?
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-4a-smartphone-business/

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Wavelet is an Android app that can make your headphones sound much better with automatic EQ
https://twitter.com/xdadevelopers/status/1262051806420615168

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I never considered Xiaomi before but seeing this and other high quality shots from the Mi 10 Pro got me reconsidering
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1aW5_tuzdA

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[Discussion][Exploit] The MyJio app from the playstore can display fullscreen ads over other apps with no permissions

MyJio ([playstore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jio.myjio)) is an app used manage jio connection on your phone. They seem to be able to display fullscreen ads even with "draw over other apps" permission disabled.

xpost from /r/india \- [https://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/gl95vt/reliance\_jios\_myjio\_app\_is\_pushing\_full\_screen/](https://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/gl95vt/reliance_jios_myjio_app_is_pushing_full_screen/)

An atricle about it - [https://www.labn...

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Is selling your privacy for a cheaper phone really a good idea?
https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-privacy-cheap-phone-1118444/

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[idea/discussion] Ultimate Single Camera for a Midrange phone.

Midrange phones come with fairly large sensors for their main camera (Realme 5 pro for example) but other lenses barely exceed the image quality of a 2011 midrange. And ever since iPhone SE was rumored to have a single camera, I've been thinking what the Android equivalent would be.

A 1/2" 20 MP sensor with 1.24um pixels and a focal length of 22.5mm with OIS is what I came up with.

Sensor is the same size as the 48mp ones but matches (or exceeds) SE's pixel pitch.

At 22.5mm it's pretty wide ...

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The Pixel 5 should be the de facto Android phone.

The Pixel lineup of phones could beat the Galaxy lineup as the de facto Android phone, or the iPhone of the Android world. I absolutely LOVE my Pixel 2 XL, and I want to replace it, but the Galaxy S20 is too expensive and the OnePlus 8 has display issues. I wish Google would make basically, an Android version of the iPhone 11, good enough display, long battery life, nice camera, and around $650-$800 USD.
Here is what I think should change.

**Camera**
It should either ditch the telephoto camera...

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Hosting a Minecraft Server on Android 2.0

Made a post a while ago about how to host a Minecraft server on an Android device. Here are some updates with clearer steps and steps for loading in your own worlds and mods!

Some basics:

1. No root required
2. Time required: about half an hour actively working, about an hour max downloading files
3. Result: works great on my OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM), no lag at all playing with friends with Forge

# Requirements:

1. Android phone that can run Termux and have at least 2-4GB of RAM
1. For the in...

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OnePlus 8 Pro has an accidental X-ray vision filter that sees through plastic and clothes
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/5/15/21259723/oneplus-8-pro-x-ray-vision-infrared-filter-see-through-plastic

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Exclusive: India watchdog reviewing antitrust allegations against Facebook's WhatsApp - sources
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-whatsapp-antitrust-exclusive/exclusive-india-watchdog-reviewing-antitrust-allegations-against-facebooks-whatsapp-sources-idUSKBN22R2XQ

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MediaTek unveils the Dimensity 820, a 5G SoC for upper mid-range smartphones
https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-unveils-dimensity-820-5g-soc-upper-mid-range-smartphones/

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Samsung is killing off its XR apps
https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-is-killing-off-its-xr-apps/

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Moronic Monday (May 18 2020) - Your weekly questions thread!

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Huawei faces new hurdle as TSMC cuts off chip orders
https://www.androidcentral.com/huawei-faces-new-hurdle-tsmc-cuts-chip-orders?utm_source=ac_tw&utm_medium=tw_card&utm_content=89830&utm_campaign=social

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Google survey shows price points of $349 for "Pixel" and $699 for "Premium Pixel"

I got this survey this morning. Screenshot here: [https://imgur.com/Tt8rLHu](https://imgur.com/Tt8rLHu)

It appears to confirm the $349 news the other day, show a pricepoint for th more expensive pixel. It may also indicate a new naming strategy (but likely just refers to 4a and 5)....

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Android Slices!

Are Android Slices still a thing? I remember google announcing yet i have not seen a single slice (at least not that i recall of) in the past year and i have 2 devices (Pixel 3 XL and Galaxy Tab S6).

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Here's a quick summary for those who forgot about it:

[https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/05/08/slices-android-offer-interactive-quick-dips-apps/](https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/05/08/slices-android-offer-interactive-quick-dips-apps/)

[https://developers.google.com/assistant/app/sl...

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OPAodMod is a customizable Always on Display for rooted OnePlus phones
https://www.xda-developers.com/opaodmod-customizable-always-on-display-rooted-oneplus-phones/

https://redd.it/glzk2q
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