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Security Alert: Geinimi, Sophisticated New Android Trojan Found in Wild
FWIW....just be careful, it's only a matter of time I guess.
Yep just a matter of time. Android is quickly gaining popularity and so the evil hackers are paying attention.
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The less talented always want to knock down the ones on top.
Whats the top rated anti-virus on the market?
Why cant it be like Linux, left alone.
BenHolliday said:
Whats the top rated anti-virus on the market?
Why cant it be like Linux, left alone.
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Uh, someone lied to you playa. Linux is definitely not left alone.
BenHolliday said:
Why cant it be like Linux, left alone.
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Windows just has a larger, and more inexperienced, user base than Linux. The malware are proportionately larger, and untreated ones even more so.
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Man that's crazy.
So what's a good antivirus??
Also is there one that wont give 468293739 in danger warninga just because I'm rooted
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isn't lookout pretty good?
Gahh Its Lee said:
So what's a good antivirus??
Also is there one that wont give 468293739 in danger warninga just because I'm rooted
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The best one is you. Not downloading pirated apps from China is the most effective defense, Barring that, Lookout claims in the article that they effectively protect against it.
Lookout has already delivered an update for its Android users to protect them against known instances of the Trojan. If you are already a Lookout user (free or premium), you are protected and no action is needed.
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Also read the article. The virus was caught by using a bull**** app that wasn't in the android market.
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Android phones are going to be the new Windows OS lol. Watch how many idiots get this virus now, and the sudden influx of people asking why and how it happened to them, on this forum.
The BB Playbook will run android apps.... I'm so getting one that thing is sexy
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...k-to-run-Android-apps/articleshow/7473802.cms
RIM plans to integrate the technology with the PlayBook operating system, giving customers access to Android's more than 130,000 apps, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the effort isn't public. RIM, after looking outside the company, is developing the software internally and may have it ready in the second half, two people said.
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old, and retarded.
Why waste thousands of dollars on trying to figure out how to run apk files, when you can simply install AOSP honeycomb, and have it look 1000x better.
1 day old news is old a retarded? lol. Let me not feed
I think this is great. I'm curious to see if it actually follows through and how they will put the Android market on it... that's my biggest question. Seems unlikely to have a device with two market places.
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davenukem said:
I think this is great. I'm curious to see if it actually follows through and how they will put the Android market on it... that's my biggest question. Seems unlikely to have a device with two market places.
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If they follow through I'd buy one, always wanted a tablet that wasn't a Tab or an iPad. Having two markets isn't that ridiculous. Isn't there a way for people with rooted phones/jailbroken iPhones that can install the other's market on them?
It'll still rely on RIMs horrible OS. No thanks. Now if only WebOs could run our apks...
akarol said:
It'll still rely on RIMs horrible OS. No thanks. Now if only WebOs could run our apks...
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What makes you say RIMs OS is horrible? The new QNX based OS looks great. It's funny that you are a WebOS fan, and wouldn't be interested in the PlayBook. They are extremely similar in terms of UI.
I've only read great things about their new OS. If you have some articles saying otherwise, I'd be very interested to see it.
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1 day old news is old a retarded? lol. Let me not feed
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i didnt say you were retarded. I said the idea was.
and no its not 1 days old. already has been mentioned in a few threads before.
wow, just went to that site and got a pop up for about 30 cookies
Last-Chance said:
i didnt say you were retarded. I said the idea was.
and no its not 1 days old. already has been mentioned in a few threads before.
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Hmm didnt see those, care to point in their direction?
Last-Chance said:
old, and retarded.
Why waste thousands of dollars on trying to figure out how to run apk files, when you can simply install AOSP honeycomb, and have it look 1000x better.
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i thought you got an iphone
awesome! ha @ blackberry
Question...how did sprint do something right?
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david279 said:
Question...how did sprint do something right?
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This is a Sprint device. First 4G tablet
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david279 said:
Question...how did sprint do something right?
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You still browse the evo forums? Lol that's funny
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I still have the evo. Just no service. I like popping my head in here to see what's going on. The vision forum is so civilized its boring.
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wow, just went to that site and got a pop up for about 30 cookies
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Thin mints or walkabouts?
Sprint didn't do this, RIM did.
If/When the BB playbook goes to Verizon, should we thank them as well for a software feature which they had no involvement in?
I thought I heard that this device was going to be on verizon first. Guess I was right.
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Its going to Sprint haven't heard anything about it going to Verizon but rumors.
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Redmondpie report here which is self explanatory....
Now thats what im talking about...
And both of these require users to download and install crap on their phones. The solution still seems to be to only download reputable apps from reputable devs.
Oh well,,time to install AVG!!!
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naimmkassim said:
Oh well,,time to install AVG!!!
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You could, but you might be better off installing something that will actually protect your device.......
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Malware in android market??
What can i do to protect my SGT?
Next flash new
Rottenapple says that android is rubbish and not to be used, also is copy of iOS because apple invented the world and they have a patent to prove i
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You could, but you might be better off installing something that will actually protect your device.......
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Or you could do neither and just not install pirated apps and only install apps from legit devs.
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Or you could do neither and just not install pirated apps and only install apps from legit devs.
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Thats some good advice right there...
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
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You could, but you might be better off installing something that will actually protect your device.......
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Ohh,,any good suggestion conantroutman? Something that will actually protect my device?
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Grr Google ...
So that is probably how my twitter account got hacked.
If the mallware can do all that mentioned in the article then I guess it will have no problem reading saved passwords like Gmail and others
Twitter account got hacked a while after starting to use Galaxy Tab, I am thinking the pass from Android was read by some mallware.
A Skype update mentioned a similar thing and asked to update.
If I remember correctly Android was supposed to allow each application to read/write its in its own area in the device, I guess that only applies to the ... "good-ware" applications, the mall-ware can read all the other data.
On the other hand Google can do a great job when it comes to not letting us see/install all applications because we are from some X country.
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My mama once told me always use protection son!
As Mulder on the X-Files used to say, “Trust No One”. Not even this site. Use your common sense and check the sources. Can you verify the information? Does the information sound balance and reasonable? Where else can you research this before you do something that cannot be fixed? At the end of the day, you are the last barrier of protection for yourself.
naimmkassim said:
Ohh,,any good suggestion conantroutman? Something that will actually protect my device?
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Read my last post!
In other news
Cupertino Tart report that Android is bad and will eat your babies
Here: www.rottenapples.troll
In the other hand the chaps at Redmond knows a lot about malware and viruses, after all they suffered every single infection known to man and computer
naimmkassim said:
Ohh,,any good suggestion conantroutman? Something that will actually protect my device?
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Lookout and wavesecure were reccomended to me...
conantroutman said:
Lookout and wavesecure were reccomended to me...
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Wow. Nice one, i will try it. Thanks. They should upgrade this tapatalk so that i can hit the thanks button for you
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I'd just like to point something out:
When referring to my or any other Android-powered smartphone, do not call it "an Android". That is incorrect; Android is the operating system, not the entire device. I don't run around calling your iPhone an iOS. Go with "Android phone" or "Android device" or something similar.
Secondly, despite Samsung's commercials, calling a device by it's manufacturing name is wrong too. You can argue that all you want: but referring to your Blackberry as a RIM, your iPhone as an Apple, or your Pre Plus as an HP sounds absurd. Android and WP7 devices are created by different manufacturers. So it's even more wrong to do so. It sounds wrong, and it is wrong.
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The evo 4g lte is not a samsung...
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Old people and hipsters: I blame you for this.
You need to get a bicycle.
I climbed the 90!!
LMFAO where did you get that you sneaky little
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I use the term "Android device"
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I bought it. I'll call it whatever the hell I want to.
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I read iOS and almost barfed.
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Its a kernel. I tell you.
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Heh... most people I know dont even go for the full Android, and just call it a Droid phone.
I'm fine with that, unless I need to know the exact type, which is rare, Droid works for me, as I am smart enough to understand that when I hear Droid, it just means a person has a phone that runs the Android OS.
No need to get panties all in a bunch over it, that's more of an iPhone owner behavior
No... I am on my EPIC 4G! I hate how people specify iPhone and don't just say "my phone" and instead say "oh, let me check my iPhone".
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DCRocks said:
Heh... most people I know dont even go for the full Android, and just call it a Droid phone.
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Pretty much this. Who cares what the proper nomenclature is. Calling an Android device an "Android" or a "Droid" isn't any different than calling any brand of facial tissue "Kleenex" or (for you old timers out there like me) any portable cassette player a "Walkman".
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CapsLockKey said:
Pretty much this. Who cares what the proper nomenclature is. Calling an Android device an "Android" or a "Droid" isn't any different than calling any brand of facial tissue "Kleenex" or (for you old timers out there like me) any portable cassette player a "Walkman".
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Yah, Verizon did an incredible job with their Droid Ad campaign, so much so, that "Droid" seems to be the most commonly used name for any phone running the android OS.
Someone at the Verizon Ad department deserves a major bonus for their work on that Ad run
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Dam! I missed it... again!! grrr....
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(for you old timers out there like me) any portable cassette player a "Walkman".
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Argh! Didn't need to see this now my back hurts and I feel OLD lol. I just go with Droid.
darkierawr said:
I'd just like to point something out:
When referring to my or any other Android-powered smartphone, do not call it "an Android". That is incorrect; Android is the operating system, not the entire device. I don't run around calling your iPhone an iOS. Go with "Android phone" or "Android device" or something similar.
Secondly, despite Samsung's commercials, calling a device by it's manufacturing name is wrong too. You can argue that all you want: but referring to your Blackberry as a RIM, your iPhone as an Apple, or your Pre Plus as an HP sounds absurd. Android and WP7 devices are created by different manufacturers. So it's even more wrong to do so. It sounds wrong, and it is wrong.
Old people and hipsters: I blame you for this.
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Android to me is a family. Not just the operating system. Too many people start flame wars over manufacturing. So to me I love my Droid... Not to mention there are too many Android phones out there, and only a few iPhones. Crazy that you care so much lol. please I am only kidding. Anyway hope this helps .
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CapsLockKey said:
Pretty much this. Who cares what the proper nomenclature is. Calling an Android device an "Android" or a "Droid" isn't any different than calling any brand of facial tissue "Kleenex" or (for you old timers out there like me) any portable cassette player a "Walkman".
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I believe the common term for this literary phenomena is "proprietary eponym". 'Kleenex' for facial tissue; 'Xerox machine' for a photocopier, etc etc. Our mod and I live in Central Florida where people drink "Cokes" when they are holding a can of 7-Up...
"Droid" has come on board as any mobile smartphone device NOT manufactured by Apple or RIM.
Darkie is justified for pointing this out, just as the devs were for illustrating the difference between "kernels" and "kernals"
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orlzzt said:
I believe the common term for this literary phenomena is "proprietary eponym". 'Kleenex' for facial tissue; 'Xerox machine' for a photocopier, etc etc. Our mod and I live in Central Florida where people drink "Cokes" when they are holding a can of 7-Up...
"Droid" has come on board as any mobile smartphone device NOT manufactured by Apple or RIM.
Darkie is justified for pointing this out, just as the devs were for illustrating the difference between "kernels" and "kernals"
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We call it pop in MI
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I call it Kernal Droid Applebottom. Am I doing it right?
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I call it Kernal Droid Applebottom. Am I doing it right?
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Jeans, boots with the furrrrrr!
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kennyglass123 said:
Jeans, boots with the furrrrrr!
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To this day I'm still a sucker for the jean skirt and uggs. I have no idea why.
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We call it pop in MI
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Yes, I'm familiar with that term. I didn't know you were a Michigander, Marcus. You, Shane, s0ckm0nk3y... jeez, the Wolverines are taking over the world...
Remember QBKing's "parody" video, about "things noobs say"? One of the 'bits' he does in that vid is when he walks into the room and says "hey guys! Check out my new 'Droid'!" I always thought that line referred to this very topic...
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Wanted to share some info with you guys about CrossBreeder. Been using it for a bit now. Getting great results with no downside so far. Battery life has not been affected. It has improved response across the board. Click on the link below, and go check it out .
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This is a combination of 3 different methodologies to reduce Android lag due to low entropy.
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[MOD] CrossBreeder - Lag reduction with new improved Havege entropy generator!
These entropy generators
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How do you say this is vs seeder
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thronnos said:
How do you say this is vs seeder
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I know this is going to open up a can of worms . I've tried both. I have to say I like this one slightly more. But that's just me.
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prboy1969 said:
I know this is going to open up a can of worms . I've tried both. I have to say I like this one slightly more. But that's just me.
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What do you mean this is going to open up a can of worms..? Did it open a security hole and make virus can come freely to my device..?
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ega972 said:
What do you mean this is going to open up a can of worms..? Did it open a security hole and make virus can come freely to my device..?
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I don't think anyone would post malicious code on xda. BUT with that being said when you rooted your phone you opened the biggest security threat I feel is out there. Why? Well because most users don't "pay attention" to certain things and leave the system wide open.
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ega972 said:
What do you mean this is going to open up a can of worms..? Did it open a security hole and make virus can come freely to my device..?
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No, no, no. What I meant was that there would be a debate as to which App, or method I'd better
strapped365 said:
I don't think anyone would post malicious code on xda. BUT with that being said when you rooted your phone you opened the biggest security threat I feel is out there. Why? Well because most users don't "pay attention" to certain things and leave the system wide open.
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Yes Sir
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strapped365 said:
I don't think anyone would post malicious code on xda. BUT with that being said when you rooted your phone you opened the biggest security threat I feel is out there. Why? Well because most users don't "pay attention" to certain things and leave the system wide open.
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Most people don't even pay attention to the permissions of the apps they download... Why would you let a game be able to make phone calls or send sms? (I have seen more than a handful with these permission requests)
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bilgerryan said:
Most people don't even pay attention to the permissions of the apps they download... Why would you let a game be able to make phone calls or send sms? (I have seen more than a handful with these permission requests)
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Yuuuup. The best android antivirus is an observant end-user
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CNexus said:
Yuuuup. The best android antivirus is an observant end-user
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Yeah I only run a few apps at a time. I think maybe less than 8. And I def won't do like the black market apps that get cracked versions of games. That just scares me lol
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Yeah I only run a few apps at a time. I think maybe less than 8. And I def won't do like the black market apps that get cracked versions of games. That just scares me lol
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You know what I find ironic? Cracked antivirus'.
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I never use an anti virus. I never keep apps that I don't use at least once a week on my phone. Mobile anti virus is the biggest scam since tiered data plans
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thronnos said:
I never use an anti virus. I never keep apps that I don't use at least once a week on my phone. Mobile anti virus is the biggest scam since tiered data plans
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I mean antivirus' in general, not just mobile
But I do agree with you :good:
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CNexus said:
I mean antivirus' in general, not just mobile
But I do agree with you :good:
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Cracked antivirus is an oxymoron, like jumbo shrimp.
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Cracked antivirus is an oxymoron, like jumbo shrimp.
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I know, thats why I say I find it ironic
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I know, thats why I say I find it ironic
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Sorry I'm a grammar Nazi, it's not really ironic lol.
Well I finally broke down and tried this but I also DLed "Check Random Entropy Avialable" from the play store and the number it is supposed to be showing is 4096 but mine only shows 200 at best. :-/ oh! oh! It just jumped to 268!
Edit: Buuuut, my evo does seem to be running a lot smoother! hmmm...
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Well I finally broke down and tried this but I also DLed "Check Random Entropy Avialable" from the play store and the number it is supposed to be showing is 4096 but mine only shows 200 at best. :-/ oh! oh! It just jumped to 268!
Edit: Buuuut, my evo does seem to be running a lot smoother! hmmm...
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I always get 4096 with Seeder
Well I'm om my 4th or 5th ROM on this thing and I'm beginning to think maybe it just sucks.
Chad The Pathfinder said:
Well I'm om my 4th or 5th ROM on this thing and I'm beginning to think maybe it just sucks.
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The EVO? It's hardware is more outdated than the Shift