First off, I loathe at&t. Never use them. Verizon was far superior. Anyway, I'm now having an issue where if I send any web links they get blocked over SMS, especially to iPhone users. Very very annoying. Not to mention group SMS/MMS being garbage now. I am not sure if it has to do with me using an esim for at&t or what. They wanted to force me into a new phone and I said no because I'll be going with a pixel and graphene after this contract is up. Anyone else have these issues? Also their WiFi calling is garbage, not that I need it anyway.

If this can happen, is it possible that once mandatory developer verification comes into effect, all 3rd party apps will be uninstalled at first and require a re-install? Concerning this specific case, [NFCGate](https://github.com/nfcgate/nfcgate) is a tool on which [malware (family) titled NGate by ESET is based](https://www.eset.com/us/about/newsroom/research/eset-research-discovers-ngate-android-malware-which-relays-nfc-traffic-to-steal-victims-cash-from-atms-1/), thus likely causing a false positive. Oh, and no bypass is available anymore (aside from disabling play protect): 

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/48972893 > Please share any knowledge or experience that you have on packet inspection using smartphones. I would like to sniff at my switch, which is switching between my (two LANs)^[I put "two LANs" within parentheses to denote that the two LANs are *not* being switched between.] and my ISP. For this, I have mirrored all ports that are in use to a port that is currently not in use. Can I simply buy one of those USB-C to Ethernet dongles and use `tcpdump` in Termux? Will Android recognize the dongle as a sniffable network interface? The phone is rooted.

I'm looking for an Android app that strips EXIF from photos before I upload them somewhere. I really care mostly about removing geolocation. I searched on F-Droid, I didn't find much. Has anybody used [Scrambled Exif](https://f-droid.org/pl/packages/com.jarsilio.android.scrambledeggsif/) ?

The alternative app store Aptoide filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google in the USA over alleged monopolization. Aptoide, provider of an alternative Android app store, accuses Google of excluding competing app stores from the market by monopolizing app distribution and billing, thus violating US antitrust law.

I had a time-related work issue tonight and am seeking a way to guarantee it never recurs. Thanks in advance for any ideas! I have MacroDroid but I'm not sure of how to go about setting this up (namely the DND-overriding)...

Is there an explanation as to why exatcly update downloads are so slow from the game client in pretty much every game on Android i ever played that had such a thing. Screenshot is from magic arena but i also had this happen in fantasy war tactics and some other games ( cant really remember the games as they were more try and forget they ever existed type of thing ) By comparison the downloads from play store ale blazingly fast . Is that some Android limitation or was i just unlucky and those particular games had shitty servers. Also why are they not keeping the whole game in play store and doing this weird in game updates ( Probably it costs more but i would love confirmation ). 

I'm using GrapheneOS, the default Vanadium browser works great but it doesnt block ads. I want to install a 2nd browser just for youtube and my specific Google account for youtube. I also tried Newpipe and similar apps, but they cant use my Google's playlist and comments. I need them, that is why I think to use a 2nd browser. Is there a way to set Youtube links (youtube.com, m.youtube.com...etc) to be opened in a non default browser, say Brave or Firefox?

It's cheap and it's the only one of the G family that supports Boost Mobile (don't know why the other ones don't). It would be for a family member who may need to replace an Android 8 phone. For stupid reason I have a couple of prepaid Boost cards, so being able to use them is a plus, but the phone's low up front price is also a big attraction. I have the G Stylus 5g and like it a lot, so am imagining the Play as a less fancy version. Is that reasonable? Thanks.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/803492 > As mentioned before I'm aiming to have something ready in the next 6 weeks ish. > > Register your email to get notified when the app is ready to launch!

Want to learn/try one of the two alternative Keyboards for Android. Which do you prefer, have had the best experience with?

Is there a simple text editor available for Android that doesn't sell my data?

I've had a Pixel 4a for ~3 years at this point. I had to replace it some time last year because I had lost my original in a lake. T-Mobile gave me whichever lower-end Pixel there was at the time and I immediately gave it back because of the offputting amount of warmth it produced doing very little. When the time does come to properly upgrade, how would I go about searching for phones that run cool? I've been thinking about my next choice to be a jump-ship from the Pixel series given my, uh, experience (there was a bit more that I didn't like about it)

If any of you is having trouble pairing the newest versions of the firmware (Fossil Hybrid HR, in my case, Charter model) with Gadgetbridge because the device keeps getting bricked (the watchface stops working, never going back 'home'), here's the solution: - Make sure there are no apps in your phone that can interfere with the watch connection. - Download an older version of the official app to trigger a firmware downgrade (I went back to DN1.0.2.21r.v1, that corresponds with version 4.6.0 of the official app). It will look like it's upgrading, but it will be doing the opposite. Don't let Google Play succeed in updating the app, or it won't work. Delete the old official app. - Download the patched official app so you can get the password for the device from the Fossil servers, but don't let it upgrade your firmware. You have to be fast, interrupt the process... Honestly, it took me MANY attempts. - Delete the patched app. - Download Gadgetbridge and pair it with your watch, using the password you got on step 3. - Done! - [https://codeberg.org/Freeyourgadget/Gadgetbridge/wiki/Fossil-Hybrid-HR#user-content-known-firmware-versions](Firmware versions) [https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=fossil](Download firmware, requires APK Mirror from the Play Store) [https://www.reddit.com/r/FossilHybrids/comments/k81kkq/unofficial_enhanced_android_app_based_on_v460/](The patched app) [https://kurotimedesign.blogspot.com/2022/06/how-to-downgrade-your-fossil-hybrid-app.html?m=1](More instructions)

Hi, I'm looking for an app in which I could set just a simple notification reminder but I need it to be reminded every day every hour since 6am to 9pm. It can have check as done function but it's not compulsory. All planners and reminders I tried so far were unable to set it up so often and repeatedly. And if yes, I'd have to set it up every day again and again.. Thx for any tips. PS: I don't want alarm. It's to annoying.

Hi guys! Is there any apps that shows me the radar and chances of rain to recommend? Thanks in advance

> Google Play services is responsible for a slew of features on Android devices, and there’s now a way to see how much data is being used.

So I finally got my preorder of the EU version and activated it without needing support by using the esim transfer on my old pixel. After close to a week now I've had 0 issues!

I have a Razr flip phone that I often use folded halfway (laptop style) and watch videos on the top half while I do other things. Certain video apps center the content across both halves of the screen and I have to activate split screen and put a random app on the bottom half of the screen. Long story short, is there a way to split screen only 1 app to only the top half of the screen? I've tried to search for something but I'm coming up empty.

Android Milestone 3: [Wikipedia, Aurora Borealis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:EIELSON_AIR_FORCE_BASE,_Alaska_--_The_Aurora_Borealis_above_Bear_Lake.jpg) / [Wikipedia, Moraine Lake](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Moraine_Lake_17092005.jpg) Note that Milestone 3 uses cropped versions of those images. They both look decent. Android Milestone 3 (sunset)-Milestone 5-0.9: [Flickr](https://flic.kr/p/4cq9Xg) This one is beautiful. Android 1.x-4.0.3: [Android source code](https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/android-4.0.3_r1.1:frameworks/base/core/res/res/drawable-nodpi/default_wallpaper.jpg;drc=03fcf855283080acb1822dad411a7a910c577418) Honestly, this one looks very washed out and overdone IMO. Android 4.0.4: [Android source code](https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/android-4.0.4_r1:frameworks/base/core/res/res/drawable-nodpi/default_wallpaper.jpg;drc=f4a014e335f7ca8f1ec054650dae216335348249) Looks very Googley. Android 4.1-6.0: [Android source code](https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/android-6.0.1_r81:frameworks/base/core/res/res/drawable-nodpi/default_wallpaper.jpg;drc=171a994bcdb73334a243cb1c0f78db5f835513f7) It looks quite nice, actually. Android 7.0-12.0: [Android source code](https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/android-12.0.0_r34:frameworks/base/core/res/res/drawable-nodpi/default_wallpaper.png;drc=57edeef91af5831e8903990acef5f690cb5cd05b) I've seen this one countless times, but it looks quite nice too. Android 12.1-14: [Android source code](https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/android-14.0.0_r18:frameworks/base/core/res/res/drawable-nodpi/default_wallpaper.png;drc=189d5d833358b8ee884c23f9eb5a5d650a03d6a0) It looks decent. Current: [Android source code](https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/main/+/main:frameworks/base/core/res/res/drawable-nodpi/default_wallpaper.png) As of writing this, same as 14, but it might change.

Everyone has their preferences, I would love to hear why you guys prefer using Android!

Like many others, I find ADB to be an excellent utility when I intend to get rid of bloatwares / system-apps-that-I-don't need from my Android phone. The only caveat being that ADB is to be run only on a separate device (Windows, macOS or Linux), and my Android phone has to be connected to it in USB-debugging mode. Not sure if this is a dumb question or not - but Is there any ADB equivalent that I can run straight in my Android phone to remove bloatware from the same Android phone ? Thanks in advance !

[@mikestevens](https://aus.social/@mikestevens) nice profile pic change for c/android! for anyone else curious, checkout the android community over on Lemmy (accessible via KBin too!) [https://lemmy.world/c/android](https://lemmy.world/c/android) [@android](https://lemmy.world/c/android) for anyone that wants to try and view it on Mastodon (although it's not formatted great) [\#android](https://aus.social/tags/android) [#lemmy](https://aus.social/tags/lemmy) [#RedditAlternative](https://aus.social/tags/RedditAlternative) [#KBin](https://aus.social/tags/KBin)

> After previewing last October, Google Wallet will soon let supervised kids access NFC tap-to-pay on Android phones...

I've had the Pixel Fold for about a week now and have daily driven the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, 3, and 4 and flip 3 over the past few years. I have some pretty decent experience with American available foldables since they started really popping off. I just wanted a place for people to ask questions and I can give some quick impressions about what I like and dislike about the new Pixel Fold compared to the Samsung foldables I had. **Pixel Fold Pros**: - Much more usable front screen - Much `smoother`. Definitely have not run into as many glitches or hiccups or stutters as any of the folds that I used - Software in general is much more cohesive and better designed - Pixel exclusive software features - Better camera in almost every category - Folds flat and thinner - Less noticeable crease **Pixel fold cons**: - Charges slower even using same charger - Battery life is good but could be better. Hopefully improved with software updates - Software is less customizable. bottom gesture bar cannot be hidden or have any app be in split screen the way you want it - Screens have the same contrast I think, but the galaxies are noticeably brighter - Pretty picky with the charging support and wireless chargers that can enable quick charging - Bezels on the inside and a little bit of the outside are more noticeable, but that's really not a bother I'll update this list more when I think about it, but feel free to ask any questions you have below!

I've got LineageOS 20 on my Fairphone 4 and my compass is constantly broken. After a calibration by doing the figure 8 motion, N/S works pretty okay but it's very jittery; a few degrees which is quite a lot. This might still be acceptable since it'd be smoothed out. When I point the needle north and rotate the device 90 degrees however, I'm almost 30 degrees off which is borderline unusable. Google maps claims the compass has low accuracy, no matter how long I do the figure 8 motion. What gives? How could I debug this?

When I open an HDR video in Google Photos, HDR/SDR ratio goes up to 7.99. Photos it goes up to 4.99 or so Aves doesn't go that any ideas?

Quoting the tl;dr in the linked article: > - Samsung could be stepping up its game by offering **seven years of major Android updates** for the Galaxy S24 series, and the generous update policy might extend to other Galaxy flagships. > > - The Galaxy S24 series might also introduce **charges for AI features like Live Translate and Pixel-like photo editing tools** after 2025. > > - There's speculation that users may **need to sign in to their Samsung accounts** for certain AI functionalities.

>The cyber defender, which specializes in disrupting bot attacks, digital fraud and abuse, said it impeded a “key monitization mechanism” of a number of criminal operations involving **“backdoored” off-brand mobile and CTV Android devices sold to end users through retailers in China**. Guess you have to think twice before buying a no-name Android device from Aliexpress from now on 👀

I have an ancient Pixel 3 that still works. I'd like to install a new, third-party OS. Which would you recommend? I can see that there are many: Lineage, Calyx, /e/, Graphene, .... How do I make the decision? Can all of them work on a phone as old as my Pixel 3? Edit: holy shit, I just installed Lineage OS on my lunch break! I've installed "alternative" OSes before on computers but never on a phone. I just followed the instructions (which were a little confusing as there were nested steps) and it's up and running!

This year I've been removing Google from my life. Today I installed LineageOS without Google Apps, taking yet another step to a degoogled life. Due to clearly some poor planning I forgot to lookup some alternative apps for the basic stuff I never think about... I'd rather install FOSS apps that are available on F-Droid or at the very least, an app that is available on Aurora Store. Would rather not be installing random APKs. - Dialer app: I installed "Koler", which seems decent enough - Contacts: Doesn't need to be super fancy, just something that allows me import my contacts from a VCF file. - SMS: Currently using QKSMS, not sure if anything else is recommended... - Camera: I barely use my camera app, just need something to take the occasional photo. - Gallery: The default is probably good enough, let me know your thoughts - Launcher: I used Niagara launcher but I never got used to it, to be honest. I guess I'm looking to something more traditional. Shoot me any other FOSS apps you think are great! Thank you so much.

I've been using a Xcover Pro until recently but it shut down and never rebooted so I'm looking for a new rugged phone. Anyone has any recommendations? Looking online is a jungle of tier lists with dubious recommendations but it seems many recommend a brand called Ulefone, is it a good brand or something to stay away from? Would prefer to use the distro that comes with the phone. Thanks in advance

Many devices, one for the heart.

> Android Authority has learned of test builds of Wear OS 5.1 for the Pixel Watch 2, and they're apparently based on Android 15.