s6 stagefright! - Galaxy S6 General

Hi guys,
I was watching carefully for an update to patch this vulnerability, so I updated my phone to the latest firmware.
Unfortunately, our devices are still vulnerable!
I would understand it if the phone is old and not supported anymore, but come on Samsung, this phone is very new and you're advertising Samsung payment system on it, so the last that I'd expect from you is to patch obvious vulnerability! [emoji15]
I followed some of YouTube guides on how to protect myself.
Please let be know guys if you're concerned or unhappy about the current status.
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Edit: thanks to Inam for uploading this video todayhttps://youtu.be/HT_0hWwvYSk
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Glad I am on custom ROMs

Good for you, I would have done it like you. I don't want to trip the knox as I'd love to use Samsung payment.
Btw: my nvidia shield tablet received an update yesterday which fixed the vulnerability!
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I have flashed the XtreStoLite Rom 2.3 and am still vulnerable (same result as op)
Although the 2.3 changelog said something about a stagefright fix?

drreality said:
Good for you, I would have done it like you. I don't want to trip the knox as I'd love to use Samsung payment.
Btw: my nvidia shield tablet received an update yesterday which fixed the vulnerability!
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I understand. Good you are in the UK. By the time these payment services are available in Slovakia, I'll be using an SGS8 or similar

As much as I hate to admit it, its becoming obvious to me that iPhone is more secure device than android devices, not because of a fault in Google or the android os.
So many careless hands like carriers and OEMs, they keep pulling the OS down to its knees!
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drreality said:
Hi guys,
I was watching carefully for an update to patch this vulnerability, so I updated my phone to the latest firmware.
Unfortunately, our devices are still vulnerable!
I would understand it if the phone is old and not supported anymore, but come on Samsung, this phone is very new and you're advertising Samsung payment system on it, so the last that I'd expect from you is to patch obvious vulnerability! [emoji15]
I followed some of YouTube guides on how to protect myself.
Please let be know guys if you're concerned or unhappy about the current status.View attachment 3471294View attachment 3471295
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Sp the vulnerability is from MMS connection from what I understand correct? Well then disable it and then your good to go. I am completely not worried by this bug. Its not like they can send you any message and your phone reboots.
Anyways there isnt much to concern your self with. This is an exploit only a handful understand and they are showing it off to collect money from Google and others but not us.

You're right, it affects MMS, but more than that, your device will be infected(if note patched) by simply playing media from any source, all what you need is a video with infected code injected.
So it's a major issue, affecting around a billion device!
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Is this really a "major issue" just because around a billion devices are potentially exposed? How many known cases of the stagefright vulnerability being exploited are you aware of? Even the researcher who found the vulnerability is unaware of any cases of anyone trying to exploit it.
Don't be a victim of clickbait sensationalism.
BTW, if this is keeping you awake at night, here is something to read while you wait for the sun to rise:
Worried about Stagefright? Here’s what you can do for now | Android Authority

I probably haven't explained the situation, as I assumed that everyone knows the details.
it is not an mms problem, all types if media from different sources are potential carriers, this includes websites and urls
There is no obvious way to tell that you're infected for now, hence no way to tell how many devices are affected!
As u rightly said, not opening mms is a good practice, but don't forget that android auto executes mms so it is ready t for you to view, so this means that your device will executes the malicious code even before you unlock it
This matter is so big for Google to issue patches with in days after the developer revealed the code.
There are some temporary fixes for now.
Please read this wonderful article to know more:
http://www.xda-developers.com/stage...gn=Feed:+xda-developers/ShsH+(xda-developers)
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drreality said:
There is no obvious way to tell that you're infected for now, hence no way to tell how many devices are affected!
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No devices are known to be infected by anyone ATM.
drreality said:
Please read this wonderful article to know more:
http://www.xda-developers.com/stage...gn=Feed:+xda-developers/ShsH+(xda-developers)
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Nah, I've read enough to know that I should be more worried about a cow falling on me than the stagefight vulnerability.
Moving on now.

Stock ROM and not vulnerable
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lukeap69 said:
Stock ROM and not vulnerable
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Waooo, how come, which version is this?
Please let me know
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My S6 is also not vulnerable. I have the latest stock firmware(Italy Vodafone)

I'm really interested to know the builds of the patched software, please share it if possible.
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drreality said:
Waooo, how come, which version is this?
Please let me know
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lukeap69 said:
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I see, do your kernel is 8 days after mine, I will definitely flash this stock, where can I download this from?
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drreality said:
I see, do your kernel is 8 days after mine, I will definitely flash this stock, where can I download this from?
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920F/

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Unlocking SGS3 Free

Hello,
I have managed to bypass again an protection by SRS,
And this phone is supported by it (and other 10k Samsung phones).
If you want to unlock your SGS3 for free, feel free to send me a PM.
No damage can be done to your device.
When I fully finish the application, it will be released publicly.
Thanks
There's an app on the play store by supercurio that does it, its also trustworthy which this isn't.
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nintendolinky said:
There's an app on the play store by supercurio that does it, its also trustworthy which this isn't.
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As far as I know, I didnt force anyone to do it.
Then you should know that this method is more secure since you will get unlock code, and not patching files with HEX editing.
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I am on bell in canada and I am interested in unlocking it for free !
nintendolinky said:
There's an app on the play store by supercurio that does it, its also trustworthy which this isn't.
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Which app is that? I never seen it up play store
oriveradel said:
Which app is that? I never seen it up play store
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voodoo SIM unlock
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GalaxSim for only $2.50 work very good on my gs3 with the latest JB leak.
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Using an unlock code is ALWAYS better than patching files.
If you unlock via unlock code then you will never have to worry about Samsung breaking any patches or exploits because its 'official'
I unlocked via an unlock code 2 months ago and never had any of the problems people had with voodoo and others when they updated their ROMs.
So far GalaxSIMUnlock has proven to be very effective but who knows if Samsung will patch the exploit. An unlock code is permanent.
Edit: just seen the OP post date. Nearly two months ago, if there was any progress we would have seen it by now.
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I loved the image there with CREDITS at the bottom :10000
lol, guessing it costs to use it to buy credits ect. like all other unlocking software that require money for credits.
Hi, I have a SGS3 locked on Globe Telecom Philippines. Can you provide me with the code pls.
gogy1906 said:
Hello,
I have managed to bypass again an protection by SRS,
And this phone is supported by it (and other 10k Samsung phones).
If you want to unlock your SGS3 for free, feel free to send me a PM.
No damage can be done to your device.
When I fully finish the application, it will be released publicly.
Thanks
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hello,
I send you a MP.
Thanks
Ludovic
Hello, I have a SGS3 locked on Vodafone Spain. I can test your code with it.
Thank you
Tom
gogy1906 said:
Hello,
I have managed to bypass again an protection by SRS,
And this phone is supported by it (and other 10k Samsung phones).
If you want to unlock your SGS3 for free, feel free to send me a PM.
No damage can be done to your device.
When I fully finish the application, it will be released publicly.
Thanks
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please help me unlock my tmobile sgs sgh-t999

AT&T OTA update strips Universal Search feature

Didn't want to put this in a development section since I am not a dev but wanted to share.
This morning I received an OTA updated on my I747, that Updated my kernel and Modem. I went from UCLEM to UCLG1
Here is what changed
Old Medem and Kernel
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Try searching. Do you still get local device results or web-only results?
br123 said:
Try searching. Do you still get local device results or web-only results?
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When I did a search before posting, got web only and nothing showed up. If this was posted already my apologies.
REDFOCZ said:
When I did a search before posting, got web only and nothing showed up. If this was posted already my apologies.
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On your phone, when you search do you get results from the web and your device, or only from your device?
I installed and I only get Web results now.
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jbrook10 said:
I installed and I only get Web results now.
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Maybe I'm lucky I get Communication with Server failed when checking for update. Any other changes?
I'm assuming Kies should have this update too right?
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Sorry I misunderstood the question, thought I was asked if I searched before posting the thread lol.
When I search on the device only pulls up web results no longer brings up device results.
Yeah, that's what I thought. It's an update to address an lawsuit Apple brought against Samsung for unified search. Google removed on device search results, probably until a better solution is found. Really disappointing. I'm not updating for sure.
Mines downloading now. OTA Rootkeeper engaged. (stock rooted rom prior to update)
(trying to flash a stock recovery, wont work with CWM btw)
robstunner said:
Mines downloading now. OTA Rootkeeper engaged. (stock rooted rom prior to upfate
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Let us know if you're able to keep root.
Updated the title to include that the universal search feature had been removed with OTA.
Surely this is a class-action in the making? People purchase product with a specific feature set, feature is later removed. Now, it might be cheaper than fighting with Apple, or might be enforced by the courts, but it doesn't change the fact that something you paid for has been taken away.
br123 said:
Yeah, that's what I thought. It's an update to address an lawsuit Apple brought against Samsung for unified search. Google removed on device search results, probably until a better solution is found. Really disappointing. I'm not updating for sure.
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I could have sworn I read that it was only on the Nexus device relating to this.
Samsung's/ATT's getting ahead of the curve here or something?
OK,
Rooted, protected with OTA Rootkeeper, and flashed stock recovery. Got the update installed and OTA Rootkeeper restored root. Happyface.
(doesn't fix standby reporting bug)
anyone that installed notice a difference in the baseband/radio? better/worse reception or data speeds?
the1stSecond said:
I could have sworn I read that it was only on the Nexus device relating to this.
Samsung's/ATT's getting ahead of the curve here or something?
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It's most likely to keep Apple from trying to block the GS3.
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iceman4357 said:
anyone that installed notice a difference in the baseband/radio? better/worse reception or data speeds?
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I just got off of live chat with tech support. I had a good tech. He copied and pasted the OTA information he had internally.
Went something like this:
"Reason: Google Search Update"
And then the base band, how to tell customers how to perform the update, etc
Its a 10mb file.
So, pretty much it down grades the search function of Google Search.
Awesome...
I just rooted the phone after the OTA, have CWM and SU
the1stSecond said:
I just got off of live chat with tech support. I had a good tech. He copied and pasted the OTA information he had internally.
Went something like this:
"Reason: Google Search Update"
And then the base band, how to tell customers how to perform the update, etc
Its a 10mb file.
So, pretty much it down grades the search function of Google Search.
Awesome...
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10mb to remove a function? Can't just be that can it?
See if there is a brightness toggle on the pull down menu. The I9300 got that in a ota.
Stock AT&T SGS3 rocking KT747

Exynos newly discovered exploit... What to do???

I recently read an article where it was said that a dev of xda figured out an exploit which on rooted phones makes system dumps. This occurs after installing some vague apps.
So my question is i am not rooted do i need to worry about it and arnt there apps available that root the phones without letting a person know. If all that is true what is the next step for noobs like us.
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No need to worry. As always only install software/apps from trusted sources. As far as I understand Google is scanning the Play Store Apps for exploits. This is just one of many I assume.
Read this for explanation and install this for protection by Chainfire. Problem: camera not working, but read yourself.
Yep, our Note is vulnerable -- so be careful what you are installing. Stick to stuff from main-stream developers, and install only from the Google, Samsung or Amazon markets -- stay away from Warez!
This is what happens when the phones are easily rootable and OS is open source. Security is the only good thing apple users have. Google need to make some seperate private libraries and keep it close source which monitors any root kits on the phone.
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qazibasit said:
This is what happens when the phones are easily rootable and OS is open source. Security is the only good thing apple users have. Google need to make some seperate private libraries and keep it close source which monitors any root kits on the phone.
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actually root is not the problem in this issue.
And truth, Android has some more leaks and exploits.
Apple is closed, but that doesnt make it anymore saver. Even without root there were recent outbrakes m8.
If Android was closed, this issue eould have remained secret. Now we have some good people who ring all the alarms because its open.
If Samsung was more open it would have been found earlier, who knows who has been exploiting this for how long, before our guys found it.
qazibasit said:
This is what happens when the phones are easily rootable and OS is open source. Security is the only good thing apple users have. Google need to make some seperate private libraries and keep it close source which monitors any root kits on the phone.
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You obviously haven't the faintest of the faint ideas what you're talking about here.
What does "easily rootable phones" and even more so "open source OS" have to do with vulnerability to malicious exploits?
chasmodo said:
You obviously haven't the faintest of the faint ideas what you're talking about here.
What does "easily rootable phones" and even more so "open source OS" have to do with vulnerability to malicious exploits?
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propensity of exploits being found/developed increases exponentially when systems are rootable/open source.
yet I dont agree that is reason for closed source. In this case Samsung is pretty closed source and here community made it more secure.
Gotta love it
baz77 said:
propensity of exploits being found/developed increases exponentially when systems are rootable/open source.....
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yepp because we all know that windows dosent have as much exploits and security holes as linux......
(yupp, im joking)
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Exynos sources are closed! Samsung didn't release the sources for Exynos CPU's so your proposal is nothing but erratic! Root comes with profits, but of course there are always ways of taking advantage of it for the bad stuff! And believe me, being close sourced like Apple is it doesn't bring any good also!
And iOS is full of exploits and bugs... so being closed source doesn't help either!
This is a failure in programming, not related to closed or open source programs!
May be because the external developers outsmart their own team, if the sources are opened, which will put them in embracing situation.
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chasmodo said:
You obviously haven't the faintest of the faint ideas what you're talking about here.
What does "easily rootable phones" and even more so "open source OS" have to do with vulnerability to malicious exploits?
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We all know with all the libs open source its easy to mess with the codes and know the weaker shared variables to exploit. Apps can be programmed easily once u know ur target.
Easily rootable as in case getting access to the system files. Ever heard of merged apps??? Its like the old binder thing an app doing something at the front and at the back programmed to root the phone and installing the rootkit. People used this tech on linux based PCs and android is no different.
Lastly i am not saying google to make the whole OS closed, just asking for a few libs containing system data and memory management part. Obviously no one wants to mod it not even the phone vendors.
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I wont recommend corporate users to use android. Their data and comunication is not at all secure.
Sorry google but many UK authorities already warned u in the past. Now their suspicion and doubt seems right. Ur a part of this data hack campaign.
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jeriz said:
yepp because we all know that windows dosent have as much exploits and security holes as linux......
(yupp, im joking)
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Lol, already forgot about windows. The largest amount of users apparrently also contributes to propblahblahblah
This leak btw was kernel level, I think, not fully cpu based.
qazibasit said:
I wont recommend corporate users to use android. Their data and comunication is not at all secure.
Sorry google but many UK authorities already warned u in the past. Now their suspicion and doubt seems right. Ur a part of this data hack campaign.
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+1
Apple neither, blackberry with newest sandbox tech is pretty alcatras, as far as I (me noob yeah) can tell
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What was the topic again...lol @ Lord
This one is maybe for you more interesting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35601350
Exynos newly discovered exploit... What to do???
There's no point in doing anything, is there?
The end of the world is coming in a couple of days anyway, isn't it?
Just discovered that my phone can be stolen while carrying it around. Will have to leave it at home in the interest of security.
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Educate yourself.
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chasmodo said:
Exynos newly discovered exploit... What to do???
There's no point in doing anything, is there?
The end of the world is coming in a couple of days anyway, isn't it?
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This just made my day chas.

Latest Facebook app permissions!!?

Have you seen the latest apps permissions which they're quoting on the play store as 'bug fixes'
I've uninstalled and gone back to version 3.8!!
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Download files without notification
Change network connectivity
Disconnect wifi
Send emails without user knowing!
Read confidential information
Read text messages?!
Call numbers that may cost money
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Install xprivacy.
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coorsleftfield said:
Install xprivacy.
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Will it work on ART?
I think it's just ridiculous that Facebook developers think asking for thanks much permission just for a social network app is ok/acceptable!!
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Heh... This reminds me of that South Park episode. Apple and the human centipede.
I used to never pay attention to permissions...but after seeing this it is ridiculous. I'm installing xprivacy as we speak. But imagine all the data that they get from people who don't root or use privacy tools on their phones??
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klin1344 said:
I used to never pay attention to permissions...but after seeing this it is ridiculous. I'm installing xprivacy as we speak. But imagine all the data that they get from people who don't root or use privacy tools on their phones??
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if u ever get ur identity stolen by them u could easily sue them..i dont think a multimillion dollar company would want to go bankrupt for committing frauds
they are making multi million from users data... so you have to take care of your own privacy
installing xprivacy now ... thanks to those who suggested this app
Hrmmm, so let me get this straight...
**Runs automatically at startup
**Can open internet connectivity at will without user consent
**Can download files at will without user consent
...isn't that malware (by definition)?
I have mandated that my wife uninstall that bloated POS FB app since a few months ago when the permissions started getting bad... but this update takes the cake! I'm telling everyone I know to just use FB through a web browser!
Thanks OP
I'm going to give tinfoil a try.
It is essentially a "pretty wrapper" as the dev puts it for the facebook mobile site. Thanks for the post OP, I hadn't thought about what permissions the FB app was using with the latest update, I need to pay more attention.
If anyone wants the Facebook app before the latest (the one without all the permissions) its here - https://mega.co.nz/#!50l2mArA!cfLEwuLOT7-72Cknq3M4hAJtHAMWXxqK7P0X-tiBEDs
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Is friendcaster okay to use?
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Tin foil hats anyone?
Seriously, fair enough if you want to worry about this but I personally couldn't give a toss. I have an unlimited data plan so if it wants to turn my WiFi off (which it NEVER has) then go for it. If they want to read my SMS, go right ahead seeing I get about one a week!
If you're not happy about it, don't use Facebook at all
Xprivacy doesn't work on ART
It's the sending emails without user knowing that seems questionable more than anything else to me
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Ben36 said:
Xprivacy doesn't work on ART
It's the sending emails without user knowing that seems questionable more than anything else to me
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I can say with 100% certainty that it has not sent an email to anyone from my address to date cause if it did I'd have a copy on my laptop when Outlook downloads my emails
It probably hasn't to anyone to be fair but why request those ridiculous permissions
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EddyOS said:
I can say with 100% certainty that it has not sent an email to anyone from my address to date cause if it did I'd have a copy on my laptop when Outlook downloads my emails
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Then why is the permission there? If it does not use it why did they added it there?
And when they didnt use the permission till now it doesnt mean they will not use it in the future.
The only way is not xprivacy...
Take care of your data and do not install crappy apps... If all users accept such behaviour, there won't be changes... You are responsible for your data....
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Mikulec said:
Then why is the permission there? If it does not use it why did they added it there?
And when they didnt use the permission till now it doesnt mean they will not use it in the future.
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I don't know and, to be honest, don't really care. My data is everywhere these days and unless it affects me monetarily I'm not concerned. If I was concerned I wouldn't have smartphone at all
Mikulec said:
Then why is the permission there? If it does not use it why did they added it there?
And when they didnt use the permission till now it doesnt mean they will not use it in the future.
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Exactly.... 5 updates down the line they won't need to ask permission as you already granted it and forgot about it by then
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Firmware update for Note 4 due this week

I'm working with Gear VR and had reason to ask the right questions to my contact at Samsung and here's what he had to say today about a firmware update that I need for development (but everyone will get), "I'm hearing the Verizon update is supposed to be available in the next few days or so"
Just thought I'd share since it's rare we have reliable, official announcement before the OTA's flow. To be clear, I don't know if this update will be Android L. I DO know that it will have the bits needed to support Gear VR on retail devices.
He's also working on getting me the ROM sooner, but I'm not sure if I will be allowed to distribute. Maybe others will be getting it early for the same reasons though so if you want a decent reason to hope....
rainabba said:
I'm working with Gear VR and had reason to ask the right questions to my contact at Samsung and here's what he had to say today about a firmware update that I need for development (but everyone will get), "I'm hearing the Verizon update is supposed to be available in the next few days or so"
Just thought I'd share since it's rare we have reliable, official announcement before the OTA's flow. To be clear, I don't know if this update will be Android L. I DO know that it will have the bits needed to support Gear VR on retail devices.
He's also working on getting me the ROM sooner, but I'm not sure if I will be allowed to distribute. Maybe others will be getting it early for the same reasons though so if you want a decent reason to hope....
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everyone here is more than likely to reject such update
masri1987 said:
everyone here is more than likely to reject such update
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Oh? Tell me more
Just say no to updates!
You might as well take the update we have a better chance of root with 5.0 according to chainfire
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mmw68666 said:
You might as well take the update we have a better chance of root with 5.0 according to chainfire
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I agree. We are unrooted and locked; what does it matter.
mmw68666 said:
You might as well take the update we have a better chance of root with 5.0 according to chainfire
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Why's that? Because it's new?
AT&T note 4 got an OTA update today...
What did the AT&T update consist of? Minor stuff or Android L?
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If I'm not mistaken, HD voice something and bloatware.
SOTK said:
What did the AT&T update consist of? Minor stuff or Android L?
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http://www.droid-life.com/2014/12/0...ote-4-brings-hd-voice-and-a-bit-of-bloatware/
Thanks. I hate updates like that. I hope that whatever we get from Verizon is different but I have a funny feeling we will be getting a useless update as well.
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Guy in the droid life site commented that after the update on his AT&T note 4 update, the recents button was faster and more responsive. I hope it's really true and us Verizon users see the same improvement. That lag is the biggest gripe I have with this phone right now. Yeah, it's that good of a phone!
tu3218 said:
Guy in the droid life site commented that after the update on his AT&T note 4 update, the recents button was faster and more responsive. I hope it's really true and us Verizon users see the same improvement. That lag is the biggest gripe I have with this phone right now. Yeah, it's that good of a phone!
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Only lag I have is the recent apps cap. Takes a second or two sometimes to load up my list of recent apps. Not sure if this is related with ART though. Any thoughts?
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What did the AT&T update consist of? Minor stuff or Android L?
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We WILL get Gear VR support ( the whole point of this thread). Beyond that, I can't say and don't care much. If I was fixed on root or L, I wouldn't be running the Note 4 given how good Samsung is getting at locking the boot loader. In fact, If not for my VR development, I might have purchased my first Nexus device despite the lack of SD (or grabbed the G3).
By the way, why are people still spamming with "sent from my weAlreadyKnowAndDontCare using irrelevantAndAnnoyingApp"? That's so Outlook 2000
rainabba said:
We WILL get Gear VR support ( the whole point of this thread). Beyond that, I can't say and don't care much. If I was fixed on root or L, I wouldn't be running the Note 4 given how good Samsung is getting at locking the boot loader. In fact, If not for my VR development, I might have purchased my first Nexus device despite the lack of SD (or grabbed the G3).
By the way, why are people still spamming with "sent from my weAlreadyKnowAndDontCare using irrelevantAndAnnoyingApp"? That's so Outlook 2000
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This is the first Android phone for me where I am not terribly concerned if I don't get an unlocked bootloader. Root would be nice but it's not a deal breaker for me. I am looking forward to Android L on this phone.
As for my Tapatalk signature, I rarely post in forums so I forgot the signature was even there! I more or less read forums these days.
Thanks for posting the information!
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Is this OTA really worth taking seeing as we seem not to be close to attaining root?
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Only lag I have is the recent apps cap. Takes a second or two sometimes to load up my list of recent apps. Not sure if this is related with ART though. Any thoughts?
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Yeah that's the only lag for me as well. I'm not running on ART and I have it so I think it doesn't matter there. Just need a software update to fix that issue then this phone will be perfect!
tu3218 said:
Yeah that's the only lag for me as well. I'm not running on ART and I have it so I think it doesn't matter there. Just need a software update to fix that issue then this phone will be perfect!
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Agreed. Switched back to JIT Dalvik and it Was still persistant. Hopefully this update will tweak a lot of things.
It's Friday. I wish there will be something during the weekend. Really want the HD calling

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