Nekogram, a Telegram client present in Google Play was officially (confirmed in author's communication after being found out) uploading user phone numbers to a bot. The published code wasn't matching the binaries. This wouldn't happen on F-droid (with reproducible builds and probably also without them), which Google never even assured of being unaffected by the hostile design of 24h wait before app installation.
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Major. Google started (perhaps months ago, but without announcing it) to enroll all new apps into "automatic protection" (PairIP) by default, trying to scare developers from disabling it. As I explained in the past, it fails to protect the apps, while interfering with users who install genuine, unaltered builds.
This means that googled, bootloader locked devices not logged into a Google account will slowly turn unusable whenever you need a single app from GP.
This means that googled, bootloader locked devices not logged into a Google account will slowly turn unusable whenever you need a single app from GP.
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As much as I'm concentrated on compact devices, Nubia Z80 Ultra is very much exploit-unlockable, so if there's something you'd like in it over Mi 17 Ultra, feel free to go for it.
Bonus: I made a chaotic write-up about my experience with Mi 17 for the period I owned it, it's available at: @xiaomi_pudding
I may buy it again some day, but as a Chinese variant so that it makes economic sense.
Bonus: I made a chaotic write-up about my experience with Mi 17 for the period I owned it, it's available at: @xiaomi_pudding
I may buy it again some day, but as a Chinese variant so that it makes economic sense.
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https://bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/blog/apples-new-iphone-update-is-restricting-internet-freedom-in-the-uk/
Apple doesn't fight system ID checks, it accelerates them.
Apple doesn't fight system ID checks, it accelerates them.
Big Brother Watch
Apple’s New iPhone Update Is Restricting Internet Freedom in the UK — Big Brother Watch
A recent iPhone software update is quietly changing how millions of people in the UK access the internet — and most people don’t yet realise the scale of what’s happened. With the release of iOS 26.4, Apple has introduced mandatory age and identity checks…
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With all factors in mind, consider it loud and clear: OnePlus 16 isn't coming to Europe.
OnePlus could be kind like Xiaomi in the long forgotten days and release + support global builds on Chinese units because you can't """pirate""" (pay less) by buying a Chinese unit when it'll be the only option to get one. But as it looks like OPlus management wants to convince itself that phasing out OP in favor of Oppo and Realme is the way to go, we should expect more actions that inevitably drop its market share.
In any case, it's a good time to buy OP15T if you're into the only compact 8eg5 unlockable without an exploit.
OnePlus could be kind like Xiaomi in the long forgotten days and release + support global builds on Chinese units because you can't """pirate""" (pay less) by buying a Chinese unit when it'll be the only option to get one. But as it looks like OPlus management wants to convince itself that phasing out OP in favor of Oppo and Realme is the way to go, we should expect more actions that inevitably drop its market share.
In any case, it's a good time to buy OP15T if you're into the only compact 8eg5 unlockable without an exploit.
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I just realized I never featured this page:
https://otachecker.com/
Tldr: Google OTA, many devices use it these days. Super useful for exotic builds.
https://otachecker.com/
Tldr: Google OTA, many devices use it these days. Super useful for exotic builds.
Otachecker
Track, download, and inspect Android over-the-air (OTA) updates with just a device's fingerprint. Currently tracking 2538 OTAs (1.67 TB) across 490 devices.
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https://github.com/atlas4381/qualcomm_avb_exploit_poc
More devices become buyable. Just make sure they're not patched.
More devices become buyable. Just make sure they're not patched.
GitHub
GitHub - atlas4381/qualcomm_avb_exploit_poc: Unlocking qualcomm bootloader
Unlocking qualcomm bootloader. Contribute to atlas4381/qualcomm_avb_exploit_poc development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Keet relies on Google's Firebase cloud messaging for chat message notifications without saying a word about it, while claiming to be fully P2P.
They also make a big deal out of going open source, which is something they're yet to do after years. I'm sure I'm just scratching the issues with it.
They also make a big deal out of going open source, which is something they're yet to do after years. I'm sure I'm just scratching the issues with it.
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Tadi Channel
https://youtu.be/bFuHNIRkJr8 If you ever wondered how staggered HDR looks like when participating frames get misaligned, here you go. The chance that it's anything else is very slim.
u/global-illumination on r/17ProMax - ⬆️ 11 | 💬 38
guys, is this normal?
recently I have purchased a 17 pro and while shooting a video I saw something. here have a look. this only happens when I shake the camera while shooting on 4x lens on 4k 60fps, and also on 8x, when I switch to 30fps the issue is reduced but not fully gone…
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Tadi Channel
FYI to any Android app dev: This toggle in Play console doesn't effectively secure your app against tampering. Instead, it'll prevent sideloading the app even while it's a completely untouched original binary. This means that if Google Play is the sole distributor…
"A cracked version is a version of your app that still works when it’s been modified or when it’s been installed outside Google Play if you require Google Play installation."
Google's definition says APKMirror is full of cracked apps xD
Google's definition says APKMirror is full of cracked apps xD
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