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@Clbull@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago

Samsung disables customer phones remotely, holds data hostage until Mexican government stepped in - YouTube

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@Clbull@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago
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Samsung disables customer phones remotely, holds data hostage until Mexican government stepped in
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Say thanks to Juan for the great article:https://pisapapeles.net/bloqueo-celulares-mexico/Sources:(1) https://www.xataka.com.mx/celulares-y-smartphones/zte-b...
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  • PlasmaDistortion
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    41•2 years ago

    This is why I no longer buy Samsung products. They have a history of doing this and other shady behavior.

    • @spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works
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      6•2 years ago

      +1. I bought a high end Samsung tablet. In less than a year they disabled the IR app completely. Their customer support said too bad & fuck you.

      Last Samsung I’ll ever buy.

    • @Siegfried@lemmy.world
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      3•2 years ago

      What are you buying now?

      • @LinuxSBC@lemm.ee
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        1•2 years ago

        Probably a Pixel. They’re pretty good, especially if you install something like GrapheneOS.

  • @where_am_i@sh.itjust.works
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    26•2 years ago

    Why are you running root everyone is asking.

    That’s why.

  • Pika
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    18•2 years ago

    is there a TLDW for the people who can’t watch videos?

    • Brownian Motion
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      27•2 years ago

      Yes.

      https://eightify.app/summary/technology-and-society/samsung-s-remote-phone-disablement-sparks-mexican-government-intervention

      • Pika
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        9•2 years ago

        thank you, that article is wow, yea cementing the fact after my s20+ fails I will be jumping brands

        • plague-sapiens
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          6•2 years ago

          Get a Google Pixel and install GrapheneOS. First Smartphone/OS combo I really enjoy, mostly because this device is fucking secure. I just can’t bare non-updatabe CFWs, long forgotten branded roms and Google services…

          • Pika
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            1•2 years ago

            I am likely going with the pixel, just because of the free-er ecosystem on it, plus the update window they committed to last time around is super nice

      • @toroknos_07@sh.itjust.works
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        5•2 years ago

        Thanks

        Just another thing to add to the reasons i dont want a samsung device pile

        • @jimbolauski@lemmy.world
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          2•2 years ago

          I’m hopping by the time I need my next phone Linux phones will be ready.

          • @Couldbealeotard@lemmy.world
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            6•2 years ago

            “Hey guys, newbie here, just wondering what distro I should go with for my phone. I mainly want to game and use Microsoft Office 365.”

      • @Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz
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        Wow, that site is borderline magical.

        Anyway, it’s funny to see how big companies can’t handle the global nature of today’s economy or even the global nature of the Internet.

    • @Microplasticbrain@lemm.ee
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      3•2 years ago

      Also is there an audio recording for the people who can’t read?

  • @SimonSaysStuff@lemmy.world
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    4•2 years ago

    This sort of thing needs stopped before it gets out of hand.

  • @mmagod@lemmy.world
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    1•2 years ago

    not samsung… 😢

    i’m at a standstill on deciding which phone to purchase next. i currently have the pixel 6 and i’m actually disappointed with it. the phone is too buggy and im tired of google’s bs.

    • @VerseAndVermin@lemmy.world
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      0•2 years ago

      What is buggy? You could try another OS like Calyx or Graphine. It’s android but maybe?

      • @mmagod@lemmy.world
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        1•2 years ago

        i will try graphene…

        i’ve had issues where my screen goes dark during calls and i can’t wake it up, when calls come thru, i don’t see the caller id until like 3rd or 4th ring, people can’t hear me when on speaker, it chooses what volume different apps chime in at ( this has gotten me in serious trouble with alarms)

        • @VerseAndVermin@lemmy.world
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          2•2 years ago

          Good luck! I’m on Calyx but I know plenty use graphene as well.

          That sounds like a bit of a buggy mess you have had. If you don’t feel like swapping OS, you may be able to fix the issue just by downloading a different phone app.

  • @Tarastie@lemmy.world
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    deleted by creator

  • @tsz@lemmy.world
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    -23•2 years ago

    More sensationalism from the snake oil salesman.

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