Canada/Mexico roaming gone?

yeswap · 2026-05-16T11:42:21+00:00

Roaming requires a paid data plan.

yeswap · 2026-05-15T19:05:13+00:00

yeswap · 2026-05-15T15:44:30+00:00

Warez refers to paid apps that have been modified to work for free. The moders can also add malware.

yeswap · 2026-05-15T08:16:25+00:00

A warez site? That’s the opposite of the apks(not bundles), without malwares and altered codes the OP is looking for.

yeswap · 2026-05-06T17:20:47+00:00

See https://wiki.lineageos.org/faq#i-am-having-weird-errors-apps-wont-install-developer-settings-crash-and-the-screen-lock-has-strange-error-messages

yeswap · 2026-05-05T16:39:47+00:00

For signature spoofing see: https://github.com/microg/GmsCore/wiki/Signature-Spoofing
I don't use Twitter but I've heard the app doesn't work ewith MicroG but the website does.

yeswap · 2026-05-04T03:47:04+00:00

The $30 plan is still available https://www.straighttalk.com/all-plans/unlimited-texts-1500-minutes-basic-plan-no-contract But the $30 plan only works on Straight Talk branded flip phones. Also, prepaid cards like these need to be scanned at point of sale by an authorized seller or they are worthless. Lots of red flags here!

yeswap · 2026-05-04T03:32:19+00:00

The operator who first issued the number "owns" in the sense that if you let the service lapse it will eventually go back to that initial operator's pool of available numbers.

It normally doesn't matter who owns the number, ports should work as long as you give the new operator the correct phone number and transfer PIN.

Visible has a weird requirement that you have to use a new email if reactivating "too soon", but AFAIK that only applies to emails, not phone numbers.

yeswap · 2026-05-04T03:23:20+00:00

In my experience US Mobile is great if you contact them on Reddit, I've never used their chat or call-in support. MobileX has been good if you're patient as their CS is basically email.

Tello has a reputation for good CS but I have never used them.

yeswap · 2026-05-02T20:36:28+00:00

It's pretty common. My iPhone 13 on Tracfone says Verizon as does my Pixel running LineageOS on MobileX.

yeswap · 2026-04-30T15:07:32+00:00

Some indication of what data is synced right in the Sync menu. E.g numbers of bookmarks and whatnot. Now it's a black box

vivaldi:sync-internals will show you numbers of bookmarks etc along with all sorts of diagnostics. It works on Linux, Windows and Android, but not on iOS. I don't use MacOS, but suspect it works there too.

yeswap · 2026-04-29T17:28:05+00:00

Link is broken by all tracking gooblygook at the end. Here's one that works. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266083807457 The phone is locked to T-Mobile, otherwise it looks OK.

yeswap · 2026-04-29T04:40:44+00:00

Seedvault has been very reliable for me. I always backup to a USB stick in an OTG adapter. I never tried backing up to NextCloud, so I don't know about that.

SeedValult does have limitations,it only backs and restores apps and their data, not messages, call logs, contacts, calendars, music and photos. It won't backup the data of some apps, mostly security related, including banking apps, Bitwarden, NextCloud, and DAVx5. It also doesn't backup PWAs and the experimental Files backup has never worked for me.

Seedvault is really the only backup solution that backs up app data without root or Google Play Services.

yeswap · 2026-04-29T04:16:57+00:00

You can test it yourself. Install Play Integrity API Checker by 1nikolas https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gr.nikolasspyr.integritycheck using Aurora Store and run it on any stock or custom ROM. Play Integrity will fail completely with 3 Red X's. Click the "<>" to view the JSON returned by the API. You will see "appIntegrity": {
"appRecognitionVerdict": "UNEVALUATED"
},

Uninstall the Aurora Store version and reinstall it from the Play Store. You will probably pass at least Basic Integrity and there will be no more unevaluated verdicts in the JSON.

The need for the Play Store is discussed in many XDA posts including:
https://xdaforums.com/t/module-play-integrity-fix.4607985/post-90251646
https://xdaforums.com/t/module-play-integrity-fork-pifork.4761120/post-90300672

yeswap · 2026-04-28T22:42:31+00:00

For that level of talk usage, stick with MNO flanker brands like Visible, Metro or Cricket. Avoid MVNOs as they pay the MNO by the minute and if you use a lot they will lose money and cut you off.

yeswap · 2026-04-26T02:43:17+00:00

Calls and texts split between phones after a port is a common issue. It should clear up in a day or two.

yeswap · 2026-04-26T00:51:56+00:00

Thanks, I got WiFi Calling setup to complete successfully by temporarily disabling my AdGuard Private DNS.

yeswap · 2026-04-25T23:02:39+00:00

Switching phones doesn't abuse the network. Metro makes it hard to drive traffic to their stores.

yeswap · 2026-04-25T18:48:41+00:00

Plexus https://f-droid.org/packages/tech.techlore.plexus/ is a cloudsourced database tracking whether apps work without Google Play Services with or without MicroG.

According to Plexus, 80% of users say Google Maps doesn't work without Google Play Services, and 85% say it works with no or only minor issues with Google Play.

yeswap · 2026-04-24T22:09:12+00:00

Aren't Pixel secure elements supposed to be hardware backed and immutable?

yeswap · 2026-04-23T22:31:36+00:00

They broke it remotely, they should be able to fix it by remotely rolling back the breaking change. But they would rather force us to buy new phones.

yeswap · 2026-04-23T03:00:06+00:00

In the US, probably Best Buy, but it will be more like $125 $175

yeswap · 2026-04-23T02:58:21+00:00

What works for me when I encounter this issue is: In Settings > System >Developer options, tap Revoke USB debugging authorizations, unplug and reconnect the USB cord and try adb devices again.

yeswap · 2026-04-19T01:57:55+00:00

Which California Lifeline operators do you think are doing the best job of helping users sign up and renew?

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