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I ve been looking for a while with no success on the forum.
A friend just got the Defy but cannot get facebook to sync his contacts.
Phone is fresh, with no root or custom rom.
I installed for him the Facebook app which sat on top of the stock facebook app and still no luck. There is no sync contacs in facebook > settings.
In Settings> Accounts> Add, there is the option for facebook but clicking on it will do absolutely nothing (well.. the icon does get colored when clicking but just that!).
did he add Facebook to his Motoblur Accounts?
I had the same problem with a modded rom. Went back to stock and all ok.
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The Greek ROM is the CEE ROM, the Central Europe ROM and it does not include Motoblur. The official Facebook app won't sync, not sure if it's a bug or intentional. The only way is to flash the phone with a Motoblur enabled ROM, but then no more Greek menus, so it's up to your friend.
ccav2000 said:
The Greek ROM is the CEE ROM, the Central Europe ROM and it does not include Motoblur. The official Facebook app won't sync, not sure if it's a bug or intentional. The only way is to flash the phone with a Motoblur enabled ROM, but then no more Greek menus, so it's up to your friend.
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Thank you very much for your reply!
Not having greek menus is not a problem, but the phone is not rooted. Need to root to get a english-facebook-working rom?
Hi, my Defy is just 5 days old and I'm also experiencing the same issue. Mine's Asian firmware (with no motoblur) and is experiencing the same error.
Just wanna ask if I will just do the same procedure- using RSD Lite to flash another ROM? I've downloaded UK firmware JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1 (with a note "You cannot downgrade after flashing this firmware.")
Is it safe to flash this directly to my asian FW JRDNEM_U3_2.51.0 ??
I can confirm that the Greek firmware version (which you can find at Germanos Romania) has the problems with the Facebook app.
From what I found the problem seems to be the Facebook app and you can't do much about it.
I gave up on searching for a while, but I'll get back after I finish customizing the phone. Maybe the much expected update will save us all.
Cheers!
daniel_loft said:
I can confirm that the Greek firmware version (which you can find at Germanos Romania) has the problems with the Facebook app.
From what I found the problem seems to be the Facebook app and you can't do much about it.
I gave up on searching for a while, but I'll get back after I finish customizing the phone. Maybe the much expected update will save us all.
Cheers!
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Same problem for me with Facebook and Defy bought in Romania - sync is not working
Same here in Hungary. With the stock Blurless rom.
ijuanp03 said:
Hi, my Defy is just 5 days old and I'm also experiencing the same issue. Mine's Asian firmware (with no motoblur) and is experiencing the same error.
Just wanna ask if I will just do the same procedure- using RSD Lite to flash another ROM? I've downloaded UK firmware JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1 (with a note "You cannot downgrade after flashing this firmware.")
Is it safe to flash this directly to my asian FW JRDNEM_U3_2.51.0 ??
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It's "safe", the flash will work without a problem - BUT - I'd recommend you actually flash the JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0 ROM. It's a bit older, but many people who upgraded to the 2.51 version have had issues upgrading to Froyo later - so I'd suggest you avoid it. The 2.21 ROM has no such issues.
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It's "safe", the flash will work without a problem - BUT - I'd recommend you actually flash the JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0 ROM. It's a bit older, but many people who upgraded to the 2.51 version have had issues upgrading to Froyo later - so I'd suggest you avoid it. The 2.21 ROM has no such issues.
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That won't work, he states he already is on version 2.51 which means he cannot flash anything earlier, the phone won't boot. He can safely flash the UK 2.51 though.
Exact same problem here. Phone was on firmware 2.51 out of the box so nothing I can do about that. I also installed latest facebook app and indeed tapping facebook in the add accounts screen does nothing. I am using rom Adlxmod F4D version 2 which is Froyo.
Read somewhere on the internet that it can also be device specific so facebook does not natively support sync for all phone models. Hope that is not true...
Here they have a modified Facebook apk for sync to work on a CM rom for the EVO 4G. Maybe someone can do the same for the Defy.
And more interesting stuff to read.
Nobody is interested to investigate this a little bit more? I've been looking into modding apk's but I found nothing about locking in or out certain devices. Also tried random text searches, call them educated guesses, in the apk-files but again found nothing. It seems that Facebook sync is only supported in Android 2.2 and since the Defy officially still has 2.1 it probably takes a while before Facebook officially allows us to sync.
somebody pls look into this! I need facebook sync soo badly!
Facebook sync solved!
I am on Pays ROM and had the same error trying to sync Facebook contacts.
The answer is here my friends:
Look up the Social Buzz apk on the net.
I've found it in a multiupload link on the net.
The socal buzz apk comes in a zip file with 2 apps to instal.
First install pluto and then install the Social buzz apk.
It logs in Facebook quickly and it restores the Facebook contacts sync.
is there a way to sync facebook contacts with the ones in gmail? because that would solve the problem (btw i have the blurless hungarian rom too). i know you can load gmail contacts to facebook, the question is if it is possible to do it the other way around...
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I had the same problem with my htc magic ruining on CM 6.1.
But after that I installed the skype app and synced contacts with that, the fb sync started to work too...
Maybe that can work here too.
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hello!
hey guys! i have the same problem!! i was running the stock 2.2.2 asian firmware on the defy, and well it didnt work!! then once i rooted my device and started swapping roms i realised it didnt work on quite a few custom roms!! today i was reading this article about how googles taking a stand and something to do with contacts linkining on facebook! so lets see maybe in a future update of face book we'll get lucky!
I used an app that syncs the picture of my facebook contacts, I can't remember the name, but there's one. But it syncs only the picture.
The contacts sync isnt yet supprted in the official facebook app but there is a rom that lets you merge facebook without the need of a blur account. The latest Taiwan released 2.3.4/4.5.2-109 lets you add facebook and other networking accounts with contacts and inbox sync. Check it out in the Development forum.
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Hey people,
I recently purchased a Korean variant of the S4 Mini. The model is SHV-370K. To my findings, its equal to the main version I9195. Is that correct? I do have the NFC chip installed. My question is, can I flash an official ROM like the ones used in the I9195? I have to much KOREAN language apps and I dont think I am prepared to root it. If I can flash an official ROM on this via ODIN?, will I still be able to get the OTA? My current version is 4.2.2. And checking on Sammobile I have the latest. The Korean stuff is just to much of a hassel and I am not sure if I will even get an update. Can I flash an official ROM and not lose warranty and root?
My second question is that I cannot make Group Play work on 2 of these S4 Mini's. They just dont connect. It says Network Lost and sometimes failed to join group. I've tried working it over with NFC and Wifi Direct. Normal gallery pictures and everything send easy, just this app that I really really want to use. Would be great if some one would help me.
My last question is that ChatON keeps giving an Error while checking for push services. I have tried everything. Changed networks, tried Mobile Networks. All my apps are up to date, even the annoying Samsung Push Service. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much people.
Have a great day.
Oh and I think its Carrier Branded? Cuz it has this Olleh writen on its back cover?
So ChatON and Group Play is working after they have been updated most recently. I did update them before but they dint seem to work. The current updates work good. Any one about the ROM issue? Would love some help <3.
ThuGzta said:
So ChatON and Group Play is working after they have been updated most recently. I did update them before but they dint seem to work. The current updates work good. Any one about the ROM issue? Would love some help <3.
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you can only use a korean K rom, or a modify rom for the K version, otherwise you can brick your phone.
kms108 said:
you can only use a korean K rom, or a modify rom for the K version, otherwise you can brick your phone.
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But isnt the offical ROM like France one flashable on this phone? The K Rom. Hmmm.
ThuGzta said:
But isnt the offical ROM like France one flashable on this phone? The K Rom. Hmmm.
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you can try it.
kms108 said:
you can try it.
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Eeek. I would like something for sure. Will continue my research. Thank you so much for replying. Would love some other opinions too, would be a great help for me.
Hi guys,
Have you found any solution to this problem? I'm also an [almost] happy owner of a Korean-branded S4 Mini and as USSD codes don't work, was told that firmware needs to be changed. But this being specifically a Korean phone, I'm not sure other ROMs out there will even be 100% compatible.
Thanks,
Vit
ervit said:
Hi guys,
Have you found any solution to this problem? I'm also an [almost] happy owner of a Korean-branded S4 Mini and as USSD codes don't work, was told that firmware needs to be changed. But this being specifically a Korean phone, I'm not sure other ROMs out there will even be 100% compatible.
Thanks,
Vit
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you have to enter it's secret menu, and insert the password, each network has it's own password.
kms108 said:
you have to enter it's secret menu, and insert the password, each network has it's own password.
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Thanks, but I don't think I have to enter a password, since other phones work without it. Unless it's somehow phone-specific, but my operator reps would probably have told me (instead they just said the firmware needs to be changed). What secret menu are we talking about? perhaps aI could investigate. At any rate, if there someone has managed to flash the Korean version of the phone with a more "universal" firmware, I'd like to know. Thanks!
ervit said:
Thanks, but I don't think I have to enter a password, since other phones work without it. Unless it's somehow phone-specific, but my operator reps would probably have told me (instead they just said the firmware needs to be changed). What secret menu are we talking about? perhaps aI could investigate. At any rate, if there someone has managed to flash the Korean version of the phone with a more "universal" firmware, I'd like to know. Thanks!
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This secret menu allows you to modify the network, frequencies and other stuff, each korean service privider has it's own password.
try typing this on the dialer.
319712358
kms108 said:
This secret menu allows you to modify the network, frequencies and other stuff, each korean service privider has it's own password.
try typing this on the dialer.
319712358
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it asks for a password. I tried 0821 but it doesn't seem to work
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it asks for a password. I tried 0821 but it doesn't seem to work
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the password is network related
kms108 said:
the password is network related
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I found the password on a Russian forum, it's 774632. But I don't see where in that menu I can enable USSD
ervit said:
I found the password on a Russian forum, it's 774632. But I don't see where in that menu I can enable USSD
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you don't need the menu for the ussd, korean version has their own set of ussd, they are different from the international version, some are the same , but most are different.
kms108 said:
you don't need the menu for the ussd, korean version has their own set of ussd, they are different from the international version, some are the same , but most are different.
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Please forgive me as I'm a total noob, but after your last reply it hit me: we're probably talking about different USSDs. I meant that my operator USSD codes didn't work, the ones that I send to find out my remaining balance and to also enable/disable services etc. (e.g. I would send *444#2#1 to find out my remaining balance), not the phone's own USSD codes (like the service menus etc, e.g. the IMEI check with *#06#). Operator USSD codes just don't work - the phone either sits trying to connect for a few minutes (locking the phone down during this time), or just says that the signal is too weak. So I guess I do need to install a different firmware to fully unlock it.
Thanks for trying to help though, I'm learning new stuff!
ervit said:
Please forgive me as I'm a total noob, but after your last reply it hit me: we're probably talking about different USSDs. I meant that my operator USSD codes didn't work, the ones that I send to find out my remaining balance and to also enable/disable services etc. (e.g. I would send *444#2#1 to find out my remaining balance), not the phone's own USSD codes (like the service menus etc, e.g. the IMEI check with *#06#). Operator USSD codes just don't work - the phone either sits trying to connect for a few minutes (locking the phone down during this time), or just says that the signal is too weak. So I guess I do need to install a different firmware to fully unlock it.
Thanks for trying to help though, I'm learning new stuff!
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Mate I have the same problem here. The USSD codes just dont work. My balance check does work though. All I have noticed that USSDS that need two steps dont work. Example to transfer credits, I type *456# and in return it should ask me what number I need to transfer my credits, but it just doesnt work. I have tried the menu but no idea what that is all about. Still cannot find what to do.
Secondly I met some one at the forums who has the same device as ours. HE said installing Cynogen Mod is working and it doesnt effect us having a model of SHV something. LOL. So I dont know if I should go ahead and flash a custom rom. I would rather flash an official rom but no one is helping here and I cant seem to find any. Like maybe we could flash an english rom from UK. Something official like the normal I9195 have! Not some korean ones.
New Update.
Hey people! I just got an OTA update and all I see new is a Google Drive icon. The update is still on 4.2.2 and not 4.3. It was about 96mb of file size. How can I take out the changelog and read what bug fixes it brings?
hello
how to do I move from SHV or change the CSC code?
for now getting only the Korean pop up messages.
Want to change to Australia CSC code.
deepudips said:
how to do I move from SHV or change the CSC code?
for now getting only the Korean pop up messages.
Want to change to Australia CSC code.
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I've read about CSC Select app (on google play market), but I think you need root for this to work. I'm not an expert on that though.
Please write here if you manage to get any results (even if negative).
Hey guys just need some help here.
Because of the release date is still due for germany i decided to buy the ZE551 ML online.
I ordered it at tinydeal.com. As it seems i now have an somewhat chinese Version where i cant even add an google account.
Also i have trouble installing Google-Playstore properly because it crashes all the time (as well as other Google apps, tried to figure out why but all online solutions didnt help)
A freind said this might happen because of no Google Account being registered.
What should i do in your opinion?
Best option is probably to flash it for some EU/NA Version right ?
then i should be able to add an google account and set up all the apps properly ?
Thank you for your help!
MrVetter said:
Hey guys just need some help here.
Because of the release date is still due for germany i decided to buy the ZE551 ML online.
I ordered it at tinydeal.com. As it seems i now have an somewhat chinese Version where i cant even add an google account.
Also i have trouble installing Google-Playstore properly because it crashes all the time (as well as other Google apps, tried to figure out why but all online solutions didnt help)
A freind said this might happen because of no Google Account being registered.
What should i do in your opinion?
Best option is probably to flash it for some EU/NA Version right ?
then i should be able to add an google account and set up all the apps properly ?
Thank you for your help!
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I accidentally bought the CN version myself
I read somewhere earlier this method should work to add gapps to the CN version. --> http://goo.gl/ea7bCv
Make sure and remove your previous PlayStore install before.
I didnt get mines yet, but if ur willing to try it, see if it helps!
If not then the pre-root img should do the trick --> http://goo.gl/7viYVt
Hi everyone,
I have a really boring issue, I can't parameter any of my email (infomaniak, work-email, school-email) but gmail on my CM12.1 with my S4 mini I9195.
- I checked my school tuto and my infomaniak tuto to parameter pop3/imap on android phone.
- I did exactly the same as asked by tutos (adress of mail-server, security protocol, port, username, password)
- I also tried every possibility between security protocol and port, "no security" included.
- I'm sure the servers are right because if I type them wrong I have an error with the server.
- I tried on both stock email-app of CM12.1 and gmail-app, I always have a nickname & password error when the app is checking servers, except... my gmail email...
- I also tried to do that both with my wifi at home and my 4G, same issue
I don't know what to try next, I already checked tens of forums threads, nobody is talking about general issue, it's always specific app or mail problem, generally due to a wrong server adress or protocol or username/pw
Is there any problem with mail-authentification on CM12.1 ?
Did I forgot something to parameter on phone instead of email-app ?
Any idea ?
install a different exchange service and disable the 5.1.....
TheBroos said:
install a different exchange service and disable the 5.1.....
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I disabled the version 5.1 of Services Exchange and I installed com.google.android.gm.exchange Version 6.5-1729047
Your idea was good, I'm quit silly to not have though about it but, it's still doing user/pw problem
Do you think I should try with older version of exchange service than 5.1 ? Maybe that's not this causing the issue...
Thx for answer TheBroos, waiting for other idea
Jo
I don't have that problem. i installed cm12.1 on two different i9195 phone's. maybe the gapps version?
TheBroos said:
I don't have that problem. i installed cm12.1 on two different i9195 phone's. maybe the gapps version?
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I installed the pico variant of GApps :
https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Pico-Package said:
This package is designed for users who want the absolute minimum GApps installation available. In this package you will find the core Google system base, Google Play Store, Google Calendar Sync, and the following Play Store application:
Google Play services
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That's enought for me, maybe too much already.
But what is the point of GApps here ? There is no link with the fact I want my mail on my phone and google apps ? No ?
EDIT : I checked the full package content of GApps, there is no apps linked to mail except GMAIL that I installed to test mail-parameter on my phone
Up, any ideas ? If I forgot something to help you finding the way to fix, tell me, i'm here. If there is another forum more appropriate on this site to ask my question, can you give me the name ? I don't know where or how to fix this annoying issue
thx
Hey guys!
I have bought my HTC 10 in China, I have changed the language to english, however the phone is for the chinese market and therefore I can't download instagram, google, google play service, instagram etc...
It is a big problem for me, the "playstore" is in chinese and only chinese apps. So do anyone of you know how to change the OS to non-chinese software? I managed to download Facebook and other apps but it requires "google play service" and even with it error messages pops up. The phone denies me from downloading many stuffs that I used to have from my last HTC (swedish andoird version).
Thanks a lot!
bergmanalex said:
Hey guys!
I have bought my HTC 10 in China, I have changed the language to english, however the phone is for the chinese market and therefore I can't download instagram, google, google play service, instagram etc...
It is a big problem for me, the "playstore" is in chinese and only chinese apps. So do anyone of you know how to change the OS to non-chinese software? I managed to download Facebook and other apps but it requires "google play service" and even with it error messages pops up. The phone denies me from downloading many stuffs that I used to have from my last HTC (swedish andoird version).
Thanks a lot!
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Unlock boot loader. S-off and flash a rom.
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Maybe you got the hTC 10 Lifestyle,not hTC10. (CPU was S652 instead of S820)
search GMS in hTC store. Install it and you will have google apps.
yvtc75 said:
Maybe you got the hTC 10 Lifestyle,not hTC10. (CPU was S652 instead of S820)
search GMS in hTC store. Install it and you will have google apps.
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Oh yes my bad, I have the hTC10 Lifestyle
Thanks! I have playstore now!
Best regards, Bergman
bergmanalex said:
Hey guys!
I have bought my HTC 10 in China, I have changed the language to english, however the phone is for the chinese market and therefore I can't download instagram, google, google play service, instagram etc...
It is a big problem for me, the "playstore" is in chinese and only chinese apps. So do anyone of you know how to change the OS to non-chinese software? I managed to download Facebook and other apps but it requires "google play service" and even with it error messages pops up. The phone denies me from downloading many stuffs that I used to have from my last HTC (swedish andoird version).
Thanks a lot!
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You could unlock, S-OFF and follow my guide to convert to a real WWE version (see my sig for link). Both unlock as S-OFF are needed, as the CID and - maybe - MID has to be changed during this process.
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convert HTC 10 LifeStyle to WWE version
Hi
Did u really convert HTC 10 LifeStyle to WWE version ?
Since there is diff in the cpu models - and does the WWE version is optimize to the LifeStyle model ?
What are the risks to convert ?
Can u send me link to your guide ?
Thanks
HTC 10, convert to an english/swedish android software?
please tell me about information and steps how to convert or Flash ROM please
thanks
I was thinking to buy the Chinese version just because it did not have Facebook installed in it. Great for privacy reasons
desiregeek said:
I was thinking to buy the Chinese version just because it did not have Facebook installed in it. Great for privacy reasons
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You don't have to do that. Just buy an International varient and uninstall/disable facebook or any app you don't want. (Or go further unlocking the bootloader)
TeroZ said:
You don't have to do that. Just buy an International varient and uninstall/disable facebook or any app you don't want. (Or go further unlocking the bootloader)
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The disable feature is pathetic. It can only be disabled for a reason. It does not actually get disabled. You must be joking if you believe the disable feature actually works. Think about it... Why did they remove the uninstall option...?
HTC 10 Lifestyle Taiwan (Chinese versions) ROM and S-OFF and root
Hello guys,
I have the HTC 10 Lifestyle Chinese version (Snapdragon 652). I managed to unlock the bootloader but I can't get to do the S-OFF. Anyone knows how? I have tried many apps but it won't work. I tried to root but it refused. I tried to flash the ROM as well, so that I install custom ROM but it is not possible. It says it can't flash ROM when S-ON. I have done this successfully with my previous OneM8 but this one is tricky.Please any genius on this come to my rescue. I need to root so that I remove some two bloatware apps and also change to a ROM I like. Thanks in advance!
U have to unlock the bootloader as the first step
Check htcdev.com
Then install the latest twpr recovery that u can find over the web
Recovery is flashed via fastboot
"Fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img"
After flashing recovery you will be free to flash any rom
Enjoy
HTC 10 Lifestyle Taiwan (Chinese versions) ROM and S-OFF and root
I did unlock the bootloader however whenever I try to flash using twrp, I get a message saying it cannot flash when S-ON. So the real challenge now is to S-OFF this phone. Any leads will be appreciated.
Does anyone have any solution to this problem?
desiregeek said:
The disable feature is pathetic. It can only be disabled for a reason. It does not actually get disabled. You must be joking if you believe the disable feature actually works. Think about it... Why did they remove the uninstall option...?
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You theory is interesting but not true. Facebook cannot be uninstalled because Facebook pays all the phone company to make Facebook installed by default. So you can only disable it. And it does work.
If you are super suspicious about this, you can use adb code or other monitor apps to check if facebook app or related service is running or not after disabling it.
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gnawz said:
Does anyone have any solution to this problem?
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I suggest sunshine s-off, all you need is 25 bucks.
Alpert3 said:
You theory is interesting but not true. Facebook cannot be uninstalled because Facebook pays all the phone company to make Facebook installed by default. So you can only disable it. And it does work.
If you are super suspicious about this, you can use adb code or other monitor apps to check if facebook app or related service is running or not after disabling it.
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I suggest sunshine s-off, all you need is 25 bucks.
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That is false Facebook app permissions have permission to toggle off/on just about everything. You can check your browser cache history and still see that you have Facebook in there even though you have not used Facebook or logged onto Facebook. Your contacts from your emails and contact book will be recommended to you to add on Facebook as various people from your contact list that you have not added will start popping up on your Facebook asking you if you want to add them. You do not know enough about the evil practices of Facebook.
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That is false Facebook app permissions have permission to toggle off/on just about everything. You can check your browser cache history and still see that you have Facebook in there even though you have not used Facebook or logged onto Facebook. Your contacts from your emails and contact book will be recommended to you to add on Facebook as various people from your contact list that you have not added will start popping up on your Facebook asking you if you want to add them. You do not know enough about the evil practices of Facebook.
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Interesting enough, I've never run into things like you said. The only evil does that on my device, is Taobao (Alibaba).
Alpert3 said:
Interesting enough, I've never run into things like you said. The only evil does that on my device, is Taobao (Alibaba).
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Facebook is notorious far data theft and privacy invasions.
http://www.apnewsarchive.com/2017/F...browse-th/id-1d916e791d7f427e967dbed6a5b93a4e
s-off > flash WWE RUU > you'll have anything you want
Please tell me what you used to S-OFF, flash aand install the RUU. I have tried everything I could.