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Any Samsung users caught up with the update issue? If not, just don't update yet.
Any Samsung users caught up with the update issue? If not, just don't update yet.
It's totally weird then. Why mainly SA?Channel 7 seem to be only place reporting this, weirdly article says only South Australians impacted. Will hold off on any updates though until more details re impacted devices is published.
Note. Not really an issue with iOS.If you buy handset from a Telco (or reseller that uses Telco stock), updates are often affected (delayed or modified) due to the bloatware (i.e. Telstra/opts/VHA apps installed with OS that you cant delete). This is why i always buy direct from Samsung.
Telcos often schedule the push og updates regionally so that could be one reason why mainly SA.
Until they let us know which models impacted (and potentially if a particular Telco stock) it is hard to say.
Very glad it doesnt just install and has to be manually initiated.
Timely reminder though to back up photos regularly and save contacts to your android or samsung account not the phone.
Note. Not really an issue with iOS.
But they’re less likely to actually impact the operation of the phone - even if the physical phone is locked to that network, you can still remove a physical SIM and use it in any clean unlocked phone (or an existing phone locked to the same network).No if you buy an iphone from a aussie telco it also has bloatware, , noting that some of the phones sold at apple store are telstra or optus variants if on a plan.
No if you buy an iphone from a aussie telco it also has bloatware, , noting that some of the phones sold at apple store are telstra or optus variants if on a plan.
More about Telco installed apps shouldn’t (ever) be essential to use their service. I’d be switching telcos if they did - for privacy/security concerns.It has nothing to do with the simcard or network. The telcos send their base bloatware to manufacturer to include in a specific factory build.
Delete early, delete often! Or just “Unload” the app if unsure.But it is easier to delete most telco bloatware now than it used to be.
More about Telco installed apps shouldn’t (ever) be essential to use their service. I’d be switching telcos if they did - for privacy/security concerns.
OxygenOS is a thing of beauty. My OnePlus 7 is due to be replaced now (just gone 3 1/4 years of use) so pondering what next... I do really like the switch on the side to slide between mute/vibrate/normal which is rare on Android phones. Also I hate the back swipe action on the Pixel (Mrs FB has one) so prefer the actual button OP has.Even buying a Samsung Android introduces a whole load of bloatware on top of the Android OS as well. In terms of getting the "purest" Android system, the Google Pixel line is the best. I personally use a OnePlus phone (who for some reason do not sell directly into Australia) and have been happy with the limited amount of One+ bloatware, although I suspect mine was imported from India as I seem to have a lot of the OnePlus content aimed at Indian users and pricing in Rupees.
We must have gotten our phones about the same time - Mine is a 7T Pro. It took me a while to get used to the back swipe, but now I'm used to it, and only recently found out you can still show the back/home/apps buttons if you want!OxygenOS is a thing of beauty. My OnePlus 7 is due to be replaced now (just gone 3 1/4 years of use) so pondering what next... I do really like the switch on the side to slide between mute/vibrate/normal which is rare on Android phones. Also I hate the back swipe action on the Pixel (Mrs FB has one) so prefer the actual button OP has.
Be funny if it was the SA Govt Covid safe app then! Otherwise I can't think what else it might be.It affects those on Android 11, using a particular App. That App was primarily used in SA.
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Cause of major phone glitch that wiped photos and contacts revealed
The tech giant has an update - and there is good news for impacted customers.7news.com.au
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