By chance, I came across a Samsung GT-S5300 smartphone that still has a working battery - reason enough to put a SIM card in an adapter and see what can still be done with a cell phone from 2012 in 2021. First the most important technical data: the Samsung [...]
Samsung GT-S5300: what else can be done with Android 2.3.6 in 2021? Read Post »
mobilcom-debitel has published an interesting offer under the "Freenet FUNK" brand: for 99 cents a day you get unlimited Internet with LTE speed. There are a few special features. Administration from the time of ordering is carried out entirely via an app (for Android and iOS). There is no need for postal or video identification, just your ID card number and
Freenet FUNK: LTE without limit in the o2 network? Read Post »
In principle, all o2 customers (also from other providers such as Drillisch) should be able to use VoLTE. So far, this has not worked on my Redmi Note 5 Pro ("whyred"), but with HavocOS 2.1 (Android 9.0) it now works: HavocOS is a custom ROM based on ASOP Android 9.0 and is "inspired" by Google Pixel. In order for it to be installed
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In the current Android interfaces from Xiaomi, there are "recommendations" that are nothing more than advertisements - fortunately, they can be switched off, which will be briefly described in this article. Xiaomi makes an effort to ensure that the ads or recommendations can be deactivated, but does not make it too easy for the user. At least that is still the
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With the Redmi Note 5, Xiaomi has a very interesting device on the market that promises smooth operation with Snapdragon 636. Whether the price of a good 185 euros is justified will be clarified here. The Redmi Note 5 is comparable in format to the Xiaomi Mi A1 with Android One - slightly more modern with
Xiaomi Redmi grade 5: affordable middle class? Read Post »
With the Mi A1, Xiaomi offers a mid-range device with Android One - updates & LTE band 20 included. Until now, support for LTE Band 20, which is used by many network operators in Germany, has been a problem with smartphones from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi. With the A1, there is now also an international version that is sold directly in Germany. Technical specifications
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"Project Treble" is intended to improve the update problem in the Android world - unfortunately, the full functionality is only available for devices that were delivered with Android 8.0 "Oreo". It almost seems as if the manufacturers are deliberately trying to slow down Treble: even devices that will only be launched in 2018 (and therefore after the release of Android 8.1),
Android: Do manufacturers bypass "Project Treble"? Read Post »
If you own a Sony Z3 Compact, the official Sony updates are limited to Android 6.0.1 - alternative ROMs such as CarbonROM provide a remedy. Sony itself will not provide any further updates for the Z3 or the Z3 Compact - Android 6.0.1 therefore remains the latest version. Fortunately, Sony allows the simple unlocking of the
CarbonROM: Android 7.1.2 for Sony Z3 Compact (Update: 8.1 "Oreo") Read Post »
The popular Android custom ROM CyanogenMod is giving up: the services were discontinued at the turn of the year and there will be no more updates. CyanogenMod and the resulting CyanogenOS originally set out to create a better Android. Smartphones were also delivered ex works with CyanogenOS, for example the OnePlus 3 - these manufacturers must now switch to other Android versions.
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A Kickstarter campaign for the TicWatch 2 has been successfully completed and delivery of the smartwatches to backers is underway. I have already received my "Oak" model and created a short hands-on. The TicWatch 2 is manufactured by Mobvoi - the company was founded in China by former Google employees. The corresponding operating system TicWear OS is also available on
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