The Android Thread

Slashman X

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25 Sep 2012 11:03:30

Thought I'd make this thread to alert any Galaxy S3 owners (think there's a few on here) that there is a very very easy way for any website to perform a factory reset on your phone, so be wary about SMS's with URL's etc.

the USSD code to factory data reset a Galaxy S3 is *2767*3855# can be triggered from browser like this: <frame src="tel:*2767*3855%23" />
— Pau Oliva (@pof) September 25, 2012

Also can be triggered by scanning QR or NFC codes with the URL embedded. Especially be wary of 'WAP Push SMS'.

Video explaining here:

2D Pitch FM

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25 Sep 2012 14:08:54

I have a HTC. I hate it.

I want my old Nokia xpress music thing back. Was perfect.

Flash.

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25 Sep 2012 14:21:24

5800?

I had that \o/

I sold my Note this week. Using my old HTC Desire untill the Nokia Lumia 920 comes out next month. It's sexy.

http://mynokiablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wow.jpg

2D Pitch FM

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25 Sep 2012 14:23:41

Nope. This bad boy:

http://www.dubai-mobiles.net/images/phone_pics/nokia/nokia-5130-xpressmusic-phone.jpg

Loved that phone. Still have it but it just doesn't work, might look for one on ebay.

Obtuse

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25 Sep 2012 14:28:27

I'm going to print off some QR stickers with that code on and place them in different places

Slashman X

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25 Sep 2012 14:54:52

Except no one actually scans QR stickers \o/ NFC would be an easier job

Blaze

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25 Sep 2012 22:11:06

By Obtuse | Permalink | On 25 September 2012 - 15:28 PM

I'm going to print off some QR stickers with that code on and place them in different places

Unless they're using stock Android (or Cyanogen Mod) and/or a 3rd party browser (Dolphin, Chrome, Firefox) then it doesn't happen with the web browser I believe

Slashman X

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26 Sep 2012 09:00:54

By Blaze | Permalink | On 25 September 2012 - 23:11 PM

Unless they're using stock Android (or Cyanogen Mod) and/or a 3rd party browser (Dolphin, Chrome, Firefox) then it doesn't happen with the web browser I believe

Stock Samsung ROM and stock browser

Abbott

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24 Nov 2012 12:56:10

Anybody got any experience with either of the Nexus tablets? Thinking recently of getting a tablet for reading and easier browsing etc and thought that these looked more affordable, but I don't know anybody who has one. The 7 looks nice and easy but the the 10 I'd probably use for more things like watching TV and junk.

Jason

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25 Nov 2012 02:06:31

I have the Nexus 7, its amazing, for the price-wise i don't think there's any better on the market.

Matt

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25 Nov 2012 07:01:42

I've got a Nexus 7, I barely use it now though. Nice device though, especially after it's price drop.

the insider

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26 Nov 2012 20:39:50

I'm looking at the Nexus 7 as well, read loads of reviews etc and it seems the Kindle Fire HD is on par with it. Other than the benefit of not being an amazon sell fest what's going to be the benefit of getting a Nexus over the Kindle?

Would appreciate any help

Slashman X

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27 Nov 2012 10:08:45

You'd be better of getting a Nexus 7 over a Kindle Fire. I'll get ya some reasons later but the main one is that it's Google, so you get all updates straight away

AFC

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27 Nov 2012 13:01:13

Was set on getting an iPad mini but after reading this thread and then reading a few reviews online, edging towards the Nexus 7 despite me being a massive apple fanboy. Heard good things and also it's so much cheaper.

One quick question, can you transfer downloaded books/films/tv shows etc from you're computer to the device or is it all linked to you're google play account meaning you can only get the content you buy from their store?

Slashman X

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27 Nov 2012 13:15:37

By AFC | Permalink | On 27 November 2012 - 13:01 PM

Was set on getting an iPad mini but after reading this thread and then reading a few reviews online, edging towards the Nexus 7 despite me being a massive apple fanboy. Heard good things and also it's so much cheaper.

One quick question, can you transfer downloaded books/films/tv shows etc from you're computer to the device or is it all linked to you're google play account meaning you can only get the content you buy from their store?

You can easily transfer from your computer, just connect a USB cable