I'm looking at the Samsung S21 Ultra, unlocked. This is my first entry into Samsung phones, before it was either Apple or Google Pixels. Is it possible on an unlocked phone to remove the Samsung bloat ware? Or to replace the OS with stock android?
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I'm looking at the Samsung S21 Ultra, unlocked. This is my first entry into Samsung phones, before it was either Apple or Google Pixels. Is it possible on an unlocked phone to remove the Samsung bloat ware? Or to replace the OS with stock android?
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if your bootloader is unlocked (not the same as phone being carrier unlocked) you can root it and remove bloatware. there's also an option by adb (and a tool with a gui exists. can't think of the name of it) to disable some bloatware. aosp roms don't exist on this phone yet so no stock/vanilla android yet
So, yea, it will be carrier unlocked. I guess I haven't looked into what it takes to unlock the bootloader.
I use Package Disabler to disable anything I chose. Bonus being I can toggle them on or off easily including Goggle Play Services.
Package Disabler from apkpure? There seem to be two;
Service Disabler for Android - APK Download
Download Service Disabler apk 1.0.9 for Android. Disable, Freeze & Uninstall unwanted Service or Package on Android (Need Root)
apkpure.com
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Package Disabler for Android - APK Download
Download Package Disabler apk 5.1 for Android. ORIGINAL ***One click enable/disable any package/application – no root required
apkpure.com
No root needed. No Playstore to screw it up.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
Karma Firewall (Playstore) is the other app I use to lock down Samsung. Freeware, no ads, extremely low battery usage. Unfortunately it's logging feature doesn't work on Q and above I believe... I'm running Pie. There may be a work around with adb, don't know.
Package disabler pro works great however payment for it is very sketchy...
I originally bought it from the play store and it warmed that if Samsung broke the app I would have to buy it again unless I bought it on the website.
So after I lost access I bought it on the website and it CLEARLY stated doing so would mean free lifetime updates when Samsung breaks the app. So the play store version is a 1 time deal and the website version was slightly more expensive but a lifetime license.
Fast forward a few months and Samsung had broken the app so I went to the website to get the update and I couldn't. I talked to the dev and he sent me a version that worked.
A few weeks later a login section was added to the site. I couldn't login, sign up or use password reset... So I emailed the dev again and that's when the problems began.
Suddenly my "lifetime" license was a 1 year license. Now call me crazy but if you sell a lifetime license but then later change how you sell licenses you should honor the agreement for existing users.
They didn't honor it and I had to buy the app for a 3rd time and it was again more expensive and now the license was only for a year.
So... Be careful when buying package disabler pro. The dev seems to like to change the rules on you which always means you paying...again.
I thought the play store vs website model was a great idea. Most people would buy via the play store so revenue should be ok. Screwing over your most loyal customers..the website ones is a jerk move. If they grandfathered only people who complained about the lifetime license actually being a yearly license that would probably have worked in their favor as most people either wouldn't care, or wouldn't remember it being lifetime.
blackhawk said:
I use Package Disabler to disable anything I chose. Bonus being I can toggle them on or off easily including Goggle Play Services.
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ADB App Control works well too. It is possible and there are a couple options.
jbradt said:
ADB App Control works well too. It is possible and there are a couple options.
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I rarely boot up my laptop. A self contained Android app is much easier, more flexible and great for troubleshooting anywhere.
PD MDM has given me almost zero issues. It can be firewall blocked once activated.
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Package disabler pro works great however payment for it is very sketchy...
I originally bought it from the play store and it warmed that if Samsung broke the app I would have to buy it again unless I bought it on the website.
So after I lost access I bought it on the website and it CLEARLY stated doing so would mean free lifetime updates when Samsung breaks the app. So the play store version is a 1 time deal and the website version was slightly more expensive but a lifetime license.
Fast forward a few months and Samsung had broken the app so I went to the website to get the update and I couldn't. I talked to the dev and he sent me a version that worked.
A few weeks later a login section was added to the site. I couldn't login, sign up or use password reset... So I emailed the dev again and that's when the problems began.
Suddenly my "lifetime" license was a 1 year license. Now call me crazy but if you sell a lifetime license but then later change how you sell licenses you should honor the agreement for existing users.
They didn't honor it and I had to buy the app for a 3rd time and it was again more expensive and now the license was only for a year.
So... Be careful when buying package disabler pro. The dev seems to like to change the rules on you which always means you paying...again.
I thought the play store vs website model was a great idea. Most people would buy via the play store so revenue should be ok. Screwing over your most loyal customers..the website ones is a jerk move. If they grandfathered only people who complained about the lifetime license actually being a yearly license that would probably have worked in their favor as most people either wouldn't care, or wouldn't remember it being lifetime.
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This ( Dev) jerk has been doing this for years to his customers!
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This ( Dev) jerk has been doing this for years to his customers!
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I got nearly 2 years of use out of the first play store purchase which was like $4.
The thing is... When Samsung "breaks" the app with an update I don't think it takes much effort from him to fix it. Especially since I've seen it fixed in under 24 hours and I assume he slept for some of that time lol plus it probably took some time to find out it was not working.
I have no problem with someone wanting to make money, especially if they are making something that's useful and the app is definitely useful.
My problem is the whole lifetime license that suddenly is only a year long license. I'm pretty sure that's illegal. It's certainly deceptive and false advertising.
I haven't really looked into it but if there was another app that was priced reasonable I'd switch.
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Suddenly my "lifetime" license was a 1 year license. Now call me crazy but if you sell a lifetime license but then later change how you sell licenses you should honor the agreement for existing users.
They didn't honor it and I had to buy the app for a 3rd time and it was again more expensive and now the license was only for a year.
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I've had experience with a few lifetime licences and the one thing I learnt is that legally "lifetime" can mean anything. They can end a lifetime licence based on a version number change, the licence is for the lifetime of the version you bought for example.
lywyn said:
I've had experience with a few lifetime licences and the one thing I learnt is that legally "lifetime" can mean anything. They can end a lifetime licence based on a version number change, the licence is for the lifetime of the version you bought for example.
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If you get a year or more and it's a good app, be happy... a couple bucks ain't going to break the bank.
Better than paying for a trash app that boot loops the phone
Had the same experience with this app.... Bought it two or three times in the playstore... Today i debloat via ADB. Made an list and can copy and paste it to debloat all my phones or when i wipe them
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Hey,
Is anyone in the UK seeing any paid apps at the moment? I believe we're due to start seeing them again
Tomorrow, accordingly:
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/r/PG.Biz/Android/news.asp?c=12039
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Tomorrow, accordingly:
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/r/PG.Biz/Android/news.asp?c=12039
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cool thanks for that
Paid apps are live for UK users.
I can also confirm this. Although all the prices are in dollars....
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I can also confirm this. Although all the prices are in dollars....
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Not all, a few (example: Meteor Brick Breaker) are in pounds.
Just had a quick look and the paid apps have hit the UK 12:22am
I didnt think the paid apps would be available for rooted phones?
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Just had a quick look and the paid apps have hit the UK 12:22am
I didnt think the paid apps would be available for rooted phones?
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They are, AFAIK you only need to be running RC9, it doesn't matter whether it's OTA RC9 or JesusFreke's version.
I can definitely see them, and I'm on a rooted phone.
Awesome, the paid apps just popped up for me today - I thought I had lost that chance, being rooted and all. I was quite suprised they were all in dollars - thought it may have had something to do with the Latitude activation app.
Just bought a couple of apps, Im a happy guy - I was concerned the only way to get them on my rooted phone would have been to pirate them!?
I checked a couple of minutes after midnight (randomly, didn't realise they were coming) on my rooted phone and they were there! I thought all was good. However, with a Maestro card (a fairly popular card in the UK), I can only buy apps priced in GBP and not USD. Which means my selection is severely limited at the moment. Any one else having such problems or is it just me? It's rather annoying! Either Maestro users will be able to buy apps priced in dollars (the preferrable option) or, more likely I think, people will put prices in GBP but not fairly convert the prices, meaning we'll end up paying more.
spiderbites, they don't allow (some?) paid apps on the ADP firmware because, by default, you can access the files and make copies of them. Rooted RC9/RC33 phones are not affected as they are hacked versions of a locked down firmware.
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I checked a couple of minutes after midnight (randomly, didn't realise they were coming) on my rooted phone and they were there! I thought all was good. However, with a Maestro card (a fairly popular card in the UK), I can only buy apps priced in GBP and not USD. Which means my selection is severely limited at the moment. Any one else having such problems or is it just me? It's rather annoying! Either Maestro users will be able to buy apps priced in dollars (the preferrable option) or, more likely I think, people will put prices in GBP but not fairly convert the prices, meaning we'll end up paying more.
spiderbites, they don't allow (some?) paid apps on the ADP firmware because, by default, you can access the files and make copies of them. Rooted RC9/RC33 phones are not affected as they are hacked versions of a locked down firmware.
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How did you manage to use Maestro? It did not accept my HSBC Maestro card as technically Google Checkout only works with Visa, Mastercard, American Express and one other (can't remember).
Go to the Google Checkout page on the internet and add your card details through there, rather than adding a new card through the Android Market itself. If you (only) use a Maestro card, though, you'll only be able to buy applications priced in pounds - if you try to buy something priced in dollars, it'll say you don't have a valid credit card and ask you to put one in.
Still, at least I've been able to buy the London tube map app.
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Go to the Google Checkout page on the internet and add your card details through there, rather than adding a new card through the Android Market itself. If you (only) use a Maestro card, though, you'll only be able to buy applications priced in pounds - if you try to buy something priced in dollars, it'll say you don't have a valid credit card and ask you to put one in.
Still, at least I've been able to buy the London tube map app.
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Thanks for the tip! I think it is stupid that they don't simply convert the prices into quids.
Yep, Maestro here too, and I can only get the £ apps.
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Thanks for the tip! I think it is stupid that they don't simply convert the prices into quids.
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As far as I am aware, it is up to the developers to use their Android Market account to add areas/countries that can buy their app, and set the prices accordingly. (if anyone knows better, feel free to correct me). Unfortunately, many of them seem happy to just leave their apps US-only even though the UK market is now open. Or, it might be that they're unaware that this is possible.
Of course, it would be a lot easier if Google would modify the system to allow purchases of $ apps at current (at the time of purchase) exchange rates. Perhaps it's worth us UK users starting a petition for this.
Your thoughts?
Simple question: Should Google re-implement the pre-order system?
Hopefully some "people of power" within Google will look at the stats generated from this Poll, and adjust their game plan accordingly.
I personally think the pre-order system is the only way to conduct sales on a Lunch date of a high-demand new product for a several reasons, some of them being:
a) Allows both the Manufacturer and/or Google to accurately gauge the market demand prior to launch, and thus create/plan stock accordingly.
b) Allows accurate shipping times to be predicted based on the volume of orders, rather than playing a "guessing game".
c) Allows a specific amount of Launch Date devices to be in stock to at least meet the demand of some of the "on the day purchases", while still achieving the "sold out effect" marketing scheme, if they want.
d) Consumers are more comfortable being informed with expected wait times for orders; comfortable with the fact that the device is already on pre-order (now it's in the hands of Google to roll out the devices). AND consumers don't have to keep checking a website in order to find out if it's available again or not.
The bottom line is: The pre-order system is a more professional and organized approach to selling a high demand item, from only one online source.
Furthermore, I think that Google Play should start taking orders now for the re-stock of Nexus devices, so that even if it has to put on back-order, at least the consumer knows they're in-line/queue for the device, when it becomes available, no more frequent and unnecessary effort in consistently checking back.
I would prefer it would over refreshing lots
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google could care less about the stats from an xda post... we comprise of probably less than 0.01% of the buying market for the n4
I think they should!. Thing is.... Pre ordering gives us as the consumer the option to give interest and thus giving Google the information needed to generate a general clue as of demand. At the moment, the only demand they can calculate is site activities.
As its been mentioned all over this forum, both here in the UK & Internationally. Google, has really shown themselves to be very amateurish on how they have conducted there orders and allowing the customer to show interest in purchasing there products.
Poorly managed I hear you ask?!... Its been a complete embarrassment for such a big company!.
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Lock up peoples money before every delivering a phone? Of course they should. It's a good business model
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Lock up peoples money before every delivering a phone? Of course they should. It's a good business model
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Well if you want the device, you want the device. You're going to pay either now or later, doesn't make a different.
Better to be informed and secure that your device is on order and not "up in the air".
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google could care less about the stats from an xda post... we comprise of probably less than 0.01% of the buying market for the n4
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dont know about that. they dont even advertise. most people i know dont even know google makes devices. for that matter android lmao. i bet most of the buyers were from xda such as myself
Except that it is not legal to sell something a product that you do not have in hand.
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Oh ya xda website during launch was almost crashing and not Google huh?..... didn't know xda had better servers.
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Lock up peoples money before every delivering a phone? Of course they should. It's a good business model
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For something like nexus 4 I would definitely put down my money even it was 6 months before shipping.
It should make a eu play store devices... thre are no custom between states in europe, why is only in 5 countries ._.
There was problems when they did preordering before however there was only really 2 problems they needed to fix rather than abandoning preorders completely.
First the problem with the nexus 7 was that as orders came in it didn't change the estimated delivery timescale. If the site updates the estimate even if it gets to be weeks at least you know what to be expect. How hard is it to say we have x thousand for release, y thousand a week later and update the estimate accordingly as ordered are placed.
Secondly the other problem was they ended up sending out newly placed orders immediately while seeming to forget about those that preordered. This is something that should have been fixed quite easily by simply fulfilling orders in the correct order.
I agree that if they did preordering properly it would be better than the current system.
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There was problems when they did preordering before however there was only really 2 problems they needed to fix rather than abandoning preorders completely.
First the problem with the nexus 7 was that as orders came in it didn't change the estimated delivery timescale. If the site updates the estimate even if it gets to be weeks at least you know what to be expect. How hard is it to say we have x thousand for release, y thousand a week later and update the estimate accordingly as ordered are placed.
Secondly the other problem was they ended up sending out newly placed orders immediately while seeming to forget about those that preordered. This is something that should have been fixed quite easily by simply fulfilling orders in the correct order.
I agree that if they did preordering properly it would be better than the current system.
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I love how your solution solving procedure is the solution itself... lol
How did you come up with 4? 4.
Over 90% so far agree that they should re-implement pre-ordering. Good stats so far
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Except that it is not legal to sell something a product that you do not have in hand.
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Haha says who?
Honestly, I would vote that Google leave the ordering/shipping business all together. They can still make great devices, but launch after launch, Google has proved that they just can't get a clue. If Amazon.com can give me free two day shipping on a 15 pound medicine ball and charge me $30, I think that Google should be able to successfully launch 5, yes 5 new products at the same time. And remember, this is not the first F'd up launch. Pre-orders for the N7 didn't go so well either.
Personally, I will stay with the Nexus line far into the future, however, no longer will I be purchasing from Google directly.
And PS, their ordering web site look like it is from 10 years ago, doesn't provide barely any useful information, and sometimes doesn't even get updated until after the even has happened (IE, someone receives and order even though their order says "Pending"). This is from the same company that created an app that can zoom all over the world and show us down to 100 feet what a street in, say, China, looks like.
Nah screw that. I like instant gratification, and want my stuff as soon as its announces.
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Haha says who?
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Someone who knows more than you apparently.
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It should make a eu play store devices... thre are no custom between states in europe, why is only in 5 countries ._.
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I think google likes EU custumores buy million of Apple devices. And Apple thanks.
Google = :angel:
Google royally screwed up the launch, everyone can agree with that. Google should implement a preorder system and like you said allowed people to secure their place in line.
Even Apple allows people to do that via carriers (Rogers in Canada allowed people to pre-order). Looks like there's a lot Google needs to learn before they get this right as their Nexus 7 launch wasn't that good in the first place.
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Google royally screwed up the launch, everyone can agree with that. Google should implement a preorder system and like you said allowed people to secure their place in line.
Even Apple allows people to do that via carriers (Rogers in Canada allowed people to pre-order). Looks like there's a lot Google needs to learn before they get this right as their Nexus 7 launch wasn't that good in the first place.
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Agreed.
I wasn't sure where I should put this, but since it's a great program for Android/Chromecast I figured here would be a good place.
If you have the Amazon App store you can get Plex for $0.99US or $1.09CDN depending on which store you use. For those of you who don't have it yet, it's basically a steal at this price. You should definitely jump on it!
Helps solve a lot of the local casting issues without a bunch of workarounds.
http://www.amazon.com/Plex-Inc-for-Android/dp/B004Y1WCDE/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1396499599&sr=1-1&keywords=plex
http://www.amazon.ca/Plex-Inc-for-Android/dp/B004Y1WCDE/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1396499599&sr=1-1&keywords=plex
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I wasn't sure where I should put this, but since it's a great program for Android/Chromecast I figured here would be a good place.
If you have the Amazon App store you can get Plex for $0.99US or $1.09CDN depending on which store you use. For those of you who don't have it yet, it's basically a steal at this price. You should definitely jump on it!
Helps solve a lot of the local casting issues without a bunch of workarounds.
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I notice the Amazon version is 3.2.9.113 whereas the play store is 3.2.11.118.
I don't buy apps from Amazon, but it's the same apps from the same developer, right? Amazon is just slower to update? If you buy from Amazon, does the phone recongnizes that there is a new version? And then update from google? Does it work that way? I guess what I'm asking is who's going to tell me I need an update? The Play Services or Amazon's own prompt?
Yeah it's the same devs. It is just Amazon that hosts the updates and not Google. So they may be a bit slower. It will work exactly the same way though.
You need to keep the amazon app store installed as that is where the program will update from.
The prompt etc. will all go through Amazon.
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For those of you who don't have it yet, it's basically a steal at this price. You should definitely jump on it!
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Thanks for the tip (button pushed)!
I've been holding off (re-)buying Plex on Amazon until the price came down. I've gotten so used to only buying buying an app once on my Android/Play devices. The thought of buying an app again just for the one Amazon Android variant device in my home pisses me off. Plex, however, is worth it to me. Now this gives me a way to easily allow the baby sitter to play movies for the kids.
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Thanks for the tip (button pushed)!
I've been holding off (re-)buying Plex on Amazon until the price came down. I've gotten so used to only buying buying an app once on my Android/Play devices. The thought of buying an app again just for the one Amazon Android variant device in my home pisses me off. Plex, however, is worth it to me. Now this gives me a way to easily allow the baby sitter to play movies for the kids.
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Haha, yeah I hear ya.
I keep the Amazon app store kicking around because they toss in paid apps/games/bundles for free relatively often. It's not really different from the Play store except that it's Amazon and not Google. If I'm going to buy an app I'll generally use the Play store, but occasionally there will be deals (like Plex) on Amazon that are worth it and I don't mind jumping on.
Amazon is terrible with keeping apps up to date. I downloaded Magic 2014 there and purchased some in game content. Now it's still stuck on a version 10 months old that doesn't support new features or content. For $1 I'm less worried, but I would never spend real money there again.
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Amazon is terrible with keeping apps up to date.
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I could be wrong here, but I'm pretty sure you can blame the developer for that. Developers have to submit their apps to each "store", generally Apple, Google, and then Amazon. If they neglect to do so in a timely manner, you get outdated apps.
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I could be wrong here, but I'm pretty sure you can blame the developer for that. Developers have to submit their apps to each "store", generally Apple, Google, and then Amazon. If they neglect to do so in a timely manner, you get outdated apps.
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Well.....Yes and No....
Even in cases where the Developer keeps both up to date the Amazon App does not automatically update you and will not always notify you of one until you run their App...
Google will almost always automatically update you to the latest version except at times where the permission requests have changed significantly enough to require manual accepting of the new permissions.
And if your flashing custom roms a lot the other thing about Amazon is that unless the app is installed it not only won't update but the license will expire until you log in to Amazon at least once after every flash.
While it's nice to save money for the $3 or $4 I prefer to get most (if not all) of my Apps from Google.
But I sure understand why people are willing to go through the extra hassle to save a few bucks in this economy.
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I could be wrong here, but I'm pretty sure you can blame the developer for that. Developers have to submit their apps to each "store", generally Apple, Google, and then Amazon. If they neglect to do so in a timely manner, you get outdated apps.
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I think there's more to it. Something is blocking developers from getting their updates submitted or approved in a timely fashion. Maybe there's a confidentiality agreement that explains why the details are not clear to the public, but for some reason even apps from reputable developers are chronically behind in updates on Amazon.
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One of the main reasons I installed Amazon appstore on my various Nexus tablets and phones is for the daily free apps. I have over 500 + so far and some of them are quite good, including those I already bought from Google playstore: swype and switfkey, Runtastic pro, SketchBook pro, etc., and tons of games. And don't forget about the Amazon coins promotions. I have over 500 coins so getting Plex for 99 coins is a no brainer because its free!
Also I remember, a while back, having Android devices that don't include Google playstore nor is it supported. It's much easier to side-load Amazon appstore in such cases. Even with all that I still think Google Playstore is more refined and works great on Google "approved" devices. Amazon has been making some major improvements to the UI lately though.
I think I'll buy a Nexus 6 and it'll be my first nexus so I'd ask you something about previous nexus warranty.
I saw on the playstore support page that in case of damage Google ask you 1 question: If you bought a nexus from them you can call the Google number and Google will repair your phone, but if you bought your nexus outside the playstore you must call the company that made the nexus (LG, Motorola, Asus, etc.).
So in this case how the warranty will work?
Is it better to buy the device in the playstore and have the benefit of google warranty or outside the playstore and save money? (Because I think I could take it from import markets and I may save about 100€).
But since I am (like the most part of users in this forum) a modder so I'll use my phone with every type of mod/hack/recovery/rom, in case of system damage will Google repair your smartphone with no costs? And how about the company?
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I think I'll buy a Nexus 6 and it'll be my first nexus so I'd ask you something about previous nexus warranty.
I saw on the playstore support page that in case of damage Google ask you 1 question: If you bought a nexus from them you can call the Google number and Google will repair your phone, but if you bought your nexus outside the playstore you must call the company that made the nexus (LG, Motorola, Asus, etc.).
So in this case how the warranty will work?
Is it better to buy the device in the playstore and have the benefit of google warranty or outside the playstore and save money? (Because I think I could take it from import markets and I may save about 100€).
But since I am (like the most part of users in this forum) a modder so I'll use my phone with every type of mod/hack/recovery/rom, in case of system damage will Google repair your smartphone with no costs? And how about the company?
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I personally haven't bought from the playstore, I've bought from a local phone store. But my understanding is if you buy from Google, and the devices develops a fault. Google will replace it with great ease. As for sending it back to the manufacturer if not bought via playstore I understand from what I have read a lot of people have been charged for some things, and have been without a phone for many weeks sometimes.
I guess getting from the playstore is far easier if you are concerned about warranty issues.
Thanks!
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I have had devices replaced by google play and it is relatively painless. They only cover manufacturing defects so if you drop it that's on you. The only thing that sucks which there really is no way around is that they put a hold on your card for the total phone cost until they receive the old phone.
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I have had devices replaced by google play and it is relatively painless. They only cover manufacturing defects so if you drop it that's on you. The only thing that sucks which there really is no way around is that they put a hold on your card for the total phone cost until they receive the old phone.
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If I drop it or also if I do a bad flash for instance?
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You should be covered for a bad flash.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordon...ost-release-date-galaxy-s9-plus/#74be71f6251c
Galaxy S9 pre-orders have begun for Samsung’s deceptively well-upgraded (if controversial) smartphone and it will hit stores on March 16th. But read Samsung’s small print and there’s a nasty surprise in there which can hit your wallets hard, and maybe even make you cancel your upgrade plans altogether…
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Heavily marketed across the site is ‘Samsung Upgrade’. This entitles you “Get the latest Galaxy Phone every year” and it is the default payment option when you try to pre-order the Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus, regardless of whether you requested it. Choose it and you are still told the “total” is the standard price for the phones (either $720 or $840), but Premium Care has been added “on separate financing terms.”
Premium Care is not listed as part of the “total” but will cost you an extra $11.99 per month over a two year period. The first month is free so that’s 23 payments totalling an extra $276. If you’d like to find out more about it Samsung states: “For additional questions regarding Samsung Premium Care, please call 1-866-371-9501.”
Furthermore, if you do place this order by accident then because the first month of Premium Care is free you won’t notice it in your billing. You will in month two, but then you have already passed the 30-day return window. Samsung also retains the right to increase the monthly cost of Premium Care at any time with 30 days notice.
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meyerweb said:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordon...ost-release-date-galaxy-s9-plus/#74be71f6251c
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It looks like this only applies on US pre-orders:
" If at any time you cancel Premium Care coverage for your Initial Device, your enrollment in the Upgrade Program will be cancelled and you will no longer be eligible to upgrade the Initial Device through the Upgrade Program" - https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s9/buy/s/HowtoPay/
When I ordered mine in the UK, I was given the option to include Samsung Mobile Care but you can opt out before completing your order.
It's not like Samsung doesnt tell you about it. It says Samsung upgrade + premium care and under it, the price along with first month free. Not reading that isn't on Samsung, but the buyer for being too negligent to not read the full line. They are also in the same font size and all. They are not trying to hide it. Forbes just writes clickbait.
mweinbach said:
It's not like Samsung doesnt tell you about it. It says Samsung upgrade + premium care and under it, the price along with first month free. Not reading that isn't on Samsung, but the buyer for being too negligent to not read the full line. They are also in the same font size and all. They are not trying to hide it. Forbes just writes clickbait.
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yeah they wrote one recently about s9 nasty surprises, and it was just clickbait, can't remember the surprises tho.
monkey3ddd said:
yeah they wrote one recently about s9 nasty surprises, and it was just clickbait, can't remember the surprises tho.
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It was the camera and something else. The camera is that they didn't do anything to the front camera. Whatever, it was good before.