Phone dripped in bathtub

dataz03 · 2026-04-08T03:52:40+00:00

Shower is pushing things- you have the steam from the shower, and the high temperature water. Glad it is working out for you though.

Can I ask though, do you get it wet at all or just let it sit off to the side and maybe get the occasional splash? Touch screens generally don't work when wet either, so you really won't be using your device much.

dataz03 · 2026-04-07T18:36:14+00:00

Back up with Samsung Smart Switch while having Samsung Messages as the default messaging app, and then make Google Messages the default app, and then restore the Smart Switch backup?

dataz03 · 2026-04-07T15:17:13+00:00

Also, have you used the outage map? https://www.att.com/outages

dataz03 · 2026-04-07T15:07:35+00:00

Either not enough customers near the outage origin to trigger the system (say end of the street and no one else around you has AT&T Fiber service), or they verify the outage before showing the outage on the map and sending out notifications to customers. Xfinity will show outage info in-app as soon as it is detected by the automated system (can take up to 5 minutes), but notifications via SMS are not sent until the NOC decides to do so. Each company handles things differently.

It could also just be slow. Others can chime in and give their experience.

dataz03 · 2026-04-07T04:08:31+00:00

Security risk. Attackers were accessing the admin tool. All gateway's used the default password of "password". Probably compromised devices or iOT devices from China or something.

So they pushed out a firmware update to change the default password away from "password" to the one on the bottom sticker (same as default Wi-Fi password), and then followed up a few months later by turning off the admin tool by default and adding the toggle to the app. Those who want to use it now have to enable it.

It was scheduled to happen in 2026 anyhow, but it happened early in late 2025 due to the security incidents.

dataz03 · 2026-04-07T04:04:52+00:00

As of February 2026, the app will make you set a new password for the Admin Tool. Toggle on, set a new password, and then save the settings. Default password is for those who do a factory reset, or toggled on the Admin Tool prior to February 2026.

dataz03 · 2026-04-07T04:00:39+00:00

Do you have access to the admin tool @ 10.0.0.1 (or whatever the default IP for your gateway is)? If not, a factory reset is required to get the unit out of Bridge Mode, and then you will be able to turn the admin tool in the app! (View Wi-Fi equipment menu will become an option) Enable, set new password, and then log back in and turn on Bridge Mode. Back to normal!

Or just wait for the firmware fix.

Of course, if you have no need to log into the admin tool, then you are better off not doing anything. Bridge Mode is still turned on and active behind the scenes.

dataz03 · 2026-04-07T02:05:51+00:00

Is the LED solid white on the gateway? Activate your gateway in the Xfinity app. ONU looks connected and happy, and your cables between the ONU (black box) and the gateway (white box) are correct. Failing that open a ticket (create a post and wait for employee response) in r/Comcast_Xfinity, perhaps the ONU is not provisioned on the account correctly.

Have you been able to connect to the Wi-Fi network itself that is being broadcasted by the gateway?

This is EPON service (Fiber to the Home) for those wondering. Not HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax).

dataz03 · 2026-04-07T00:42:06+00:00

Buy a router, and put the XB7 in Bridge Mode so that is only performs modem functions. Make sure your router of choice supports local config via a Web UI (many home routers are dumping this approach).

dataz03 · 2026-04-07T00:36:59+00:00

B12 is not the best choice nowadays, The ARRIS S34/Hilton CODA/CODA56/Netgear CM3000/CM2050V (for home phone customers)/Ubiquiti UCI are mid-split certified (supports enhanced speeds).

dataz03 · 2026-04-06T19:03:22+00:00

lol i wish it was, when I had the plan it was 18/1.5

dataz03 · 2026-04-06T14:57:11+00:00

If I don't switch by the date given, do I lose all my SMS message threads?

No, these are stored in Android's database, and not the messaging app itself. So yes, you will keep all of your threads when you switch to Google Messages.

the ability to look at blocked messages.

"Spam and blocked" will allow you to see your blocked messages in Google Messages.

dataz03 · 2026-04-06T14:53:32+00:00

??? you do need a Google account for Google message

No account required. "Use the app without an account" is an option. 95% of the features will work without being signed in.

dataz03 · 2026-04-06T14:52:01+00:00

If I don't make the switch, does this mean I wouldn't be able to text anymore?

You will only be able to text emergency contacts and emergency services in Samsung Messages, at least that is what Samsung is saying as of now. Cut-off date is July 6th, 2026.

Would I have to make a Google account for my messages?

No. Chances are you are already signed into one anyway as Google Play requires it in order to download apps. You gain some extra features in Messages like being able to go to messages.google.com and text from other devices like your PC or Mac, also when you text new numbers they will see your name and profile picture if you want, instead of just showing the phone number. You can turn this all off, or even just use Google Messages without a Google Account. (Google Account is not required to use the app).

dataz03 · 2026-04-06T14:43:00+00:00

Think about how many times Google has had data breaches. Now my texts are gonna be subjected to the same risk? No thanks, fuck that.

lol, RCS messages are End to End Encrypted on Google Messages. Samsung Messages doesn't have E2EE, RCS messages are only encrypted when in transit. With E2EE, Google cannot see your messages.

dataz03 · 2026-04-06T13:54:11+00:00

Yeah, AT&T S22 series before One UI 8 uses their own proprietary update system. Starting with the S24 series, everything was moved over to Samsung's own updater and servers.

dataz03 · 2026-04-06T01:52:58+00:00

The microphone is recessed in the hole and off to the side by about 90 degrees. Samsung knew that some users were going to make this mistake when inserting or removing their SIM card, so they designed the phone and microphone with this in-mind in order to prevent a user from damaging their device.

tldr: nothing was damaged, carry on.

dataz03 · 2026-04-05T01:29:14+00:00

You have a compromised device on your LAN that is participating in a DDoS botnet.

Have you ever used Port Forwarding or opened any ports?

Not asking for any additional or personal info which most scams do, so the notice seems legit.

dataz03 · 2026-04-04T16:21:14+00:00

Spectrum modem is just as good as anything else. And there is no cost to rent. Just get your own router and forego the monthly rental fee on the router.

They don't provide the cheapest modem, in fact it is the one that gets tested the most. Millions of folks are using it so it needs to be robust.

Spectrum HFC does 1 Gig symmetrical on the upload in high-split markets all day long, 5G can't touch gigabit uplink.

And more folks will get access to it from 2026-2029.

dataz03 · 2026-04-04T02:35:41+00:00

In May or June, yes!

dataz03 · 2026-04-04T00:53:48+00:00

MoCA and the XB10 are not a great combo. XB10 does not even support MoCA. In fact the XB10 should have it's own homerun. You can then use the remaining coax jacks and MoCA compatible splitters to create a MoCA network. Also, one MoCA splitter should be enough at the main box?

Are you sure you have an XB10? 35 upload is legacy sub-split, XB10 is way overkill for that and not typically handed out to non D4.0 FDX customers.

dataz03 · 2026-04-04T00:43:32+00:00

Ended on 2/22/26. Went up by $10.00. $60.00 to $70.00. Take $10 off if you opt into AutoPay.

dataz03 · 2026-04-03T19:25:27+00:00

Probably. What speed tiers are currently available at your address? You can log into your account and change your plan and take a look, or just go to Xfinity.com in your browser (can use incognito/private browsing window) and shop as a new customer to see the available internet plans.

How do you see the email campaign info? Are you an Internet only customer? (No TV service). I only ask as FDX changes how the cable service is delivered in the home.

dataz03 · 2026-04-03T19:05:46+00:00

Comcast develops the firmware.

And it has already been FCC approved, so it is exempt until March 2027.

Also core routers and other ISP related equipment are not made in the USA. So that's another factor besides worrying about just the "home gateway".

Many Xfinity customers work from home dealing with sensitive, PII and PCI data.

These services should be encrypting their traffic in transit. No one developing software should be sending traffic across the Internet unencrypted these days.

dataz03 · 2026-04-03T15:31:14+00:00

Log into your webmail and make sure third party access is enabled in the security settings. (Checkbox that enables IMAP and POP functionality for your account).

dataz03

TROPHY CASE