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Allyall

baingal nancer wrote: »

How do I know if the cleanmaster on my phone is malware?

I had 2 versions installed, one was Chinese, the other was the "modded international version". When I went to uninstall them, I was uninstalling the Chinese version first, and a message appeared telling me about the international version.
I then ran a scan (F-Secure) with everything installed and it detected them all. I removed the Chinese version and then disabled the International version.
Malwarebytes kept crashing. McAfee detected the same as F-Secure but then the International version stopped appearing. Even if I enable it now, it doesn't appear in the scan results, but I'm keeping it disabled, there's way too much junk in it anyway.

Berty

Having had the Honor 7 for a few weeks, coming from a 5S, I'm quite happy with it. Android is new to me to be fair but I'm getting used to it. The Auto Correct isn't as good as iOS and I'm constantly having to change text on multiple different Apps or whatever but It's a great phone. I got the phone for €286 and I find it good value for it.

Good build quality and good specs for the money.

Missus wants a new phone for Christmas so I might consider the Redmi for her rather than this. She has a Moto G "1" so anything would be a new departure for her.

Jayop

Berty wrote: »

Having had the Honor 7 for a few weeks, coming from a 5S, I'm quite happy with it. Android is new to me to be fair but I'm getting used to it. The Auto Correct isn't as good as iOS and I'm constantly having to change text on multiple different Apps or whatever but It's a great phone. I got the phone for €286 and I find it good value for it.

Good build quality and good specs for the money.

Missus wants a new phone for Christmas so I might consider the Redmi for her rather than this. She has a Moto G "1" so anything would be a new departure for her.

Download swiftkey. It'll change your life if you type a lot on your phone.

Digital Solitude

Jayop wrote: »

Download swiftkey. It'll change your life if you type a lot on your phone.

I find the Google Keyboard much better. I had a reason for switching from Swiftkey, I've forgotten it now though.

Android 2.3 Stock Keyboard is still my favourite, Android Froyo is ancient history at this stage however

Jayop

Each to their own. I find android stock very clunky and it's not great at learning words.

JoeOD1998

has anyone used fastcardtech are they any good? im thinking of getting a phone their

Berty

Are there different types of Redmi Note 2?

Went looking at one for my SIL and noticed that an Aliexpress Seller making references to the Note 2, TD and Prime.

I'm lost to which one to actually buy.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-XIAOMI-REDMI-NOTE-2-FDD-4G-LTE-Mobile-phone-MTK-X10-2-0Ghz-Octa-Core/32436852859.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.2Cqv5r&ws_ab_test=201556_2,201527_2_71_72_73_74_75,201409_3

Digital Solitude

Techmaster wrote: »

this looks great.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ubik1/ubik-uno-solid-performance-smartphone-at-unbeatabl

After buying one of these, won't get it until November it seems.

pajor

Berty wrote: »

Are there different types of Redmi Note 2?

Went looking at one for my SIL and noticed that an Aliexpress Seller making references to the Note 2, TD and Prime.

I'm lost to which one to actually buy.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-XIAOMI-REDMI-NOTE-2-FDD-4G-LTE-Mobile-phone-MTK-X10-2-0Ghz-Octa-Core/32436852859.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.2Cqv5r&ws_ab_test=201556_2,201527_2_71_72_73_74_75,201409_3

TDD is the version for Chinese mobile networks. Though supposedly it will work in Europe, I wouldn't want to take that chance unless someone can say otherwise. This one definitely will.

Redmi Note 2 Prime is just the name given to the 32GB version.

RossieMan

Td-lte is the version you'll get even if you order FDD. It works perfectly.

horse7

Still no sign of my gearbest Europe phone (shipped 19thsept).

delph09

Doogee F5 has been on presell now, and it's so hot on hotukdeals
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/pre-order-doogee-f5-5-5-inch-4g-lte-3gb-ram-mtk6753-octa-core-smartphone-93-82-banggood-2289652?page=7#comments

CantGetNoSleep

horse7 wrote: »

Still no sign of my gearbest Europe phone (shipped 19thsept).

I'd chase them - they have lost a few orders on me, will never use them again

CantGetNoSleep

I'm looking for something shipping from the Geekbuying Spanish warehouse (or another Spanish warehouse but I don't know of one - need it quite quickly for a friend in Spain).

Budget is about 150 or a bit more - anyone any suggestions?

fixXxer

I ended up ordering the Redmi Note 2 Prime from Geekbuying for 189. Just over two weeks and still not shipped. They assure me it will be shipping soon as they must check each shipment as a quality control procedure. I've never had a problem with geekbuying before but the reports of malware from earlier in the thread have made me nervous that they're up to something.

jfk247

geekbuying have the elephone P8000 for around €150 at the moment...seriously tempted to get this.

any reasons why I shouldnt get it for that price???

horse7

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I'd chase them - they have lost a few orders on me, will never use them again

How do you chase them,I'm sending emails every day?

Del007

jfk247 wrote: »

geekbuying have the elephone P8000 for around €150 at the moment...seriously tempted to get this.

any reasons why I shouldnt get it for that price???

Isn't the P7000 a better phone even though it's older?

jfk247

might be better and older but definitely not cheaper. I might be able to survive with that price for a few months... current xperia z is very old at the moment and slowly dying more every day!

Iseedeadpixels

Etotalk dragging their heels with sending out my phone!

Allyall

horse7 wrote: »

How do you chase them,I'm sending emails every day?

What shipping method did you use?
Fast shipping (DHL etc) is 4 -7 business days
Standard (Most expensive) is 6 - 8 business days
Flat Rate (free) is 10 - 25 business days.

Today would only be day 10, wouldn't it?

Casey78

jacksie66 wrote: »

Was thinking of picking this up. Battery looks insane, http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_239102.html

Did you order it?
Was thinking of getting it myself.

horse7

Allyall wrote: »

What shipping method did you use?
Fast shipping (DHL etc) is 4 -7 business days
Standard (Most expensive) is 6 - 8 business days
Flat Rate (free) is 10 - 25 business days.

Today would only be day 10, wouldn't it?

None of these are for Europe warehouse,mine was 2 to 5 days.

CantGetNoSleep

horse7 wrote: »

How do you chase them,I'm sending emails every day?

They have a forum on FreakTab where you might have a bit more success

horse7

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

They have a forum on FreakTab where you might have a bit more success

Will give it a go,ta.

kennypowers

Casey78 wrote: »

Did you order it?
Was thinking of getting it myself.

I ordered it Sunday. Will give an update when it eventually arrives.

baingal nancer

Allyall wrote: »

I had 2 versions installed, one was Chinese, the other was the "modded international version". When I went to uninstall them, I was uninstalling the Chinese version first, and a message appeared telling me about the international version.
I then ran a scan (F-Secure) with everything installed and it detected them all. I removed the Chinese version and then disabled the International version.
Malwarebytes kept crashing. McAfee detected the same as F-Secure but then the International version stopped appearing. Even if I enable it now, it doesn't appear in the scan results, but I'm keeping it disabled, there's way too much junk in it anyway.

Ran f secure and nothing should up, so ran anti virus in clean master and said kkbrowser and search were Trojans,avg also picked up these and mi credit and video as malware.I've disabled kkbrowser and search but won't let me uninstall them,I'm I safe with them just disabled?

Allyall

baingal nancer wrote: »

Ran f secure and nothing should up, so ran anti virus in clean master and said kkbrowser and search were Trojans,avg also picked up these and mi credit and video as malware.I've disabled kkbrowser and search but won't let me uninstall them,I'm I safe with them just disabled?

I've them disabled too.
I think all best if wiped, although, I would prefer to know if any are false positives.
Rooting the phone and using root uninstaller will allow us to remove them and then run F-secure/AVG/McAfee etc. with all permissions.
I'm probably going to root mine tomorrow if I get the day off.

For the Redmi note 2, I saw these, and will buy the case, may buy the battery and charger.

I'll look around some more for faster, cheaper shipping options
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-2-Multicolor-Tempered-Glass-Back-Cover-Metal-Aluminum-Frame-PC-Inside-Case/32450638012.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-2-Battery-BM45-Wall-Charger-Original-3020mAh-Bateria-Charger-device-For-Xiaomi-Hongmi/32458004079.html

baingal nancer

Allyall wrote: »

I've them disabled too.
I think all best if wiped, although, I would prefer to know if any are false positives.
Rooting the phone and using root uninstaller will allow us to remove them and then run F-secure/AVG/McAfee etc. with all permissions.
I'm probably going to root mine tomorrow if I get the day off.

For the Redmi note 2, I saw these, and will buy the case, may buy the battery and charger.

I'll look around some more for faster, cheaper shipping options
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-2-Multicolor-Tempered-Glass-Back-Cover-Metal-Aluminum-Frame-PC-Inside-Case/32450638012.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-2-Battery-BM45-Wall-Charger-Original-3020mAh-Bateria-Charger-device-For-Xiaomi-Hongmi/32458004079.html

Is it difficult to root? Would never have done that before

JonnyM

I'm selling a brand new meizu MX 5 32gb silver and black(approx €390] in original box with flip case and screen protector. Will put it up on adverts when I get a chance. Anyone interested pm me.