Carrier IQ in South Africa - Galaxy S II General

I mailed some people I know at Samsung SA and this was their official response
Good Afternoon All,
With regards to your queries around the CarrierIQ software being installed on Samsung phones, pelase see below an official response from Samsung HQ as requested.
Official response:
“We can confirm that the CarrierIQ software is not installed on Samsung mobile phones sold in South Africa.”
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Please can I ask that if you receive any direct media related queries that you please re-direct them to Orange Ink (as per my below details) – Samsung South Africa’s PR agency - so that we can manage this from a Samsung perspective in line with HQ requirements.
Thanks in advance for your understanding.
Kindest regards
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So after that i posed the following quest if there are anything other than Carrier IQ that capture and log phone usage statistics and waiting for a reply now.
Will let you know of the outcome from them as soon as I recieve any additional feedback.

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Elocity Support Comedy

Like me, many of you have send support emails (via their website) to Elocity. And
like me, I'm sure none of you received responses. Well, that has change as of today.
In response to a message I sent them on 05-Jan-2011, I received the following email. I find this quite amusing and still don't expect them to write back:
Thank you for your web-submission. There has been a routing problem on our servers and we have not been able to respond to these submissions in a timely manner. We have since rectified the problem and are working to answer your submission as soon possible. Do bear with us over the next few days as we address each of your queries.
Please be assured that your inquiry will be addressed and appreciate your patience in this regard. We sincerely apologize for the delay in responding.
Meanwhile, you may also check the FAQs on our website where you might find the answers to your query. Please visit http://www.elocitynow.com/support_faqs.shtml
Let us know if you have any other question. Thank you once again
Team eLocity
Call us Toll Free at (800)-206-6423 - CT 9am-5pm M-F
Visit us on www.elocitynow.com and Facebook
Yeah, it is somewhat amusing, I was just posting about the auto replies that started coming today. I think they need to pay Dexter nicely and give him one of each tablet they plan to release. He's given their product more support than they have and doesn't even own one.
sdialect31 said:
Yeah, it is somewhat amusing, I was just posting about the auto replies that started coming today. I think they need to pay Dexter nicely and give him one of each tablet they plan to release. He's given their product more support than they have and doesn't even own one.
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I couldn't agree more! They should be compensating Dex for all the hours he's put in to improve their a7.

[Q] No luck for HTC Wildfire

I got replay from HTC
''Dear Sergei,
Unfortunately old devices will not be unlocked this open boot loader policy is only for future releases, if you open the boot loader. It will invalidate your warranty still.
I hope that this information meets with your requirements, should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us again.
If this response has resolved your query, and you have no further questions please close this ticket by following the link below. Upon closure of the ticket you will be invited to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey which should take no more than 1 minute to complete.''
So no luck
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Unboliveble! I hate them now! Unrevoked only hope!
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
Please read the following
Dear ......
Thank you for contacting us,
We currently don’t have information regarding which phones will be unlocked; Keep an eye on our official website and official social media outlets for announcements about which phones will be bootloader unlocked.
Please note that you can contact us via support line . For further details, please go to http://www.htc.com/europe/CA_Hotline.aspx, you'll find a toll free number that you can dial only from a landline.
Respect & Regards,
HTC Technical Support Team
http://www.htc.com
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number ......
dem012 said:
Dear ......
Thank you for contacting us,
We currently don’t have information regarding which phones will be unlocked; Keep an eye on our official website and official social media outlets for announcements about which phones will be bootloader unlocked.
Please note that you can contact us via support line . For further details, please go to bla bla bla, you'll find a toll free number that you can dial only from a landline.
Respect & Regards,
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number ......
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I got the same replay, but then
" Dear Sergei,
Unfortunately old devices will not be unlocked this open boot loader policy is only for future releases, if you open the boot loader. It will invalidate your warranty still.
I hope that this information meets with your requirements, should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us again.
If this response has resolved your query, and you have no further questions please close this ticket by following the link below. Upon closure of the ticket you will be invited to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey which should take no more than 1 minute to complete."
So nothing for wildfire in the future
hehe. Glad HTC sent me a wildfire S as a replacement because their unlocking the bootloader on the newer devices
imlgl said:
hehe. Glad HTC sent me a wildfire S as a replacement because their unlocking the bootloader on the newer devices
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how di you get a wildfire S as "a replacement" ?
i got this:
Thank you for contacting us,
Thanks so much for providing feedback, we hear your concerns. We value you as a customer and our goal is to give you a great experience with your phone. We're reviewing the issue and our policy around bootloaders and will provide more information in a follow up email soon. Thank you for your interest, support and willingness to share your feedback.
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imlgl said:
hehe. Glad HTC sent me a wildfire S as a replacement because their unlocking the bootloader on the newer devices
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Tickle me curious... how?
Alex_GP said:
Tickle me curious... how?
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I think it was because they failed to fix it twice. Then they lost it the 3rd time when they were meant to replace it for 4 weeks. Took 5 weeks for a replacement so I guess I got a wildfire S as a sorry gift.
Even better that it has only been out about a week in the UK
Who says its only Android that is fragmented? A look at all the replies by HTC CC shows it.
Well I guess that means we either find xtc clips or we move on to other, (preferably) non-htc phones.
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I was knowing this would happen the main reason behind this is network locked phones. If any1 gets the bootloader s-off they can easily flash radio and unlock the network and can use any sim card..
smokzye said:
i got this:
Thank you for contacting us,
Thanks so much for providing feedback, we hear your concerns. We value you as a customer and our goal is to give you a great experience with your phone. We're reviewing the issue and our policy around bootloaders and will provide more information in a follow up email soon. Thank you for your interest, support and willingness to share your feedback.
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I got the same first answer. I replied it didn't answer my question and I got the following answer:
Thank you for contacting us again.
At the moment there isn't more information available and the information I have provided is the latest available for your enquiry. I suggest to keep an eye on our official website and official social media outlets for announcements about the planning and which phones will be bootloader unlocked.
I hope that this information meets with your requirements, should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us again.
If this response has resolved your query, and you have no further questions please close this ticket by following the link below. Upon closure of the ticket you will be invited to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey which should take no more than 1 minute to complete.
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I've been using a htc phone for the past six years, my wildfire was locked without my knowledge or permission and if it is not going to be unlocked it will be the last htc I buy.
Sent from the last htc phone I'll own using XDA App
The old devices will not be unlocked I think. Only the newer devices will be such as the wildfire S etc.
I think it's too much of a pain to unlock the bootloaders on the old devices as well, and I don't blame them, it's only a waste of more time and money.
If you want an unlocked htc then replace your old one with a newer and better phone....if you are too greedy for that, then use unrevoked.
That's the way it's always going to be, no need to blame the company for that. You would all do the same when it comes to more expenses.
Peace
Dethox said:
greedy
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Lol. I stopped reading here.
I got an upgrade for free haha. Also I got another UPS package today from HTC. Looked inside and i have another wildfire haha.

'Xperia Arc S UK 'ICS update' date?'

I just emailed Sony about the Ice Cream Sandwich update in the UK about this and they replied:
Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre regarding updates.
With regards to your enquiry, the update for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is due for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S in late May/early June.
We hope this information helps.
For the latest news, information and product support please visit www.sonymobile.com.
If you require any further assistance then please do not hesitate to respond to this email or call our customer support on 08705 237 237. Should you choose to contact us via an alternative channel, one of our agents will request a unique field from you and would suggest providing your Email address.
Please be aware that should you not respond within 5 days of this email your query will be automatically closed. Any further communications will not reach our support and a new query will need to be raised.
Kind Regards,
John Howey
Sony Xperia UK Customer Services
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They did say 4-6 weeks after initial Nordic rollout, I just didn't think they'd go for the maximum 6 weeks without any release in between, this is just like someone at talk.sonymobile.com pointed out, that it'll be 1 month for everyone else.
theres already a thread stickied for ICS topics

Three UK questionnaire

Hi guys, hope this doesn't breach any forum advertising rules or anything. But my nephew is doing a project at school about the mobile phone industry and why consumers sign up to certain networks. He's looking at marketing in particular and has done about two questionnaires and research etc...
Anyway, he asked me if i could do one of his questionnaires, so i did and i thought i'd put it on here so he could get more responses. Now it was originally on paper so i've just copied it into this website. There might be a few errors as i haven't fixed it all.
I'd be very grateful if you guys could fill one out for him, shouldn't take longer than a couple of minutes.
Just to let you know. To fill this out, you have the be a Three UK customer who has left/switched from a different network in the past.
http://freeonlinesurveys.com/s.asp?sid=d54749u3lzs99iv65854
Thanks guys.
P.s please no spam answers or any bias based on the traffic sense thing. The survey Is meant for new customers who have just taken out a contract recently.
I think there is a problem with the link, it brings me to a page displaying; "Incorrect survey link code!"
Link updated,
Thanks mate.

Security, who needs that?

Cicely A.: “Thank you for contacting ZTE’s Chat customer service, we appreciate your business and value our relationship. At the end of this session you will receive a brief three question satisfaction survey on the support you received. Please take the time to provide your feedback on your experience today. Thank you.”
Cicely A.: Hello, my name is Cicely.
Cicely A.: How can I assist your with your unlocking inquiry for your device today?
ME: hi
ME: im concerned that my phone has never recieved an update
ME: and it isvery out of date on android security patch version number
Cicely A.: I see that you have a concern regarding your device not receiving a software update. I will be more than happy to look into this for you.
Cicely A.: Before we proceed, I need to gather some information to create a profile for you.
Cicely A.: May I please have your device phone number, carrier and model number/name?
ME: XXX-XXX-XXXX
ME: tmobile
ME: blade v8 pro
ME: version
Cicely A.: Thank you for that confirmation.
ME: z978v1.0.0b19
Cicely A.: Thank you.
Cicely A.: Although we appreciate your passion for inquiring on software updates for your device, at this time, we do not have the insight to when future updates will be released for your device. Once there is an update for the device, it will be pushed out to you, however, there is not an update available. I do apologize.
ME: this is me notifying you of security issues
ME: you are put on notice
ME: Im posting this chat to XDA
ME: and filing for future possible legal action
ME: good day
*************
Devices under warranty are generally subject to protections and issues of negligence can be applied. I plan on sending this to my state attorney general. A company that is willing to neglect security like this needs to be brought up to speed and fast in todays insecure world.
<3 xD
ME: and filing for future possible legal action
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plus no root
I know this is a necro, but the forums here are pretty dead, probably due to ZTE and this particular model not being too popular or easy to root. I did notice they fixed WiFi KRACK vulnerability very fast. They must have really felt that one was a threat to their brand.
Selenia said:
I know this is a necro, but the forums here are pretty dead, probably due to ZTE and this particular model not being too popular or easy to root. I did notice they fixed WiFi KRACK vulnerability very fast. They must have really felt that one was a threat to their brand.
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When was this update? Latest is October security patch with b20 version here. That doesn't include krack fix I don't think as that was in November's security update.
My patch level is currently 2/5/2018. You might want to force a manual check.

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