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nooneparticular

  • Apr 4, 2023
  • Joined Apr 4, 2023
  • In Using Google Camera without Google Services

    nooneparticular I also did a network reset. It seems I have a couple of pages of APNs now, none of which seem editable. The reset did not seem to affect them, other than to remove the highlighted button from the one presumably in use.

    • In Using Google Camera without Google Services

      GrapheneOS I had a strange occurrence today. I recently installed an eSIM from a new provider. Doing so required installing play, services, and GSF. I did not uninstall them right away, not wanting to have to devote time to any untoward events that might occur (signal acted up, reasserting the message about push notifications, upon install, IIRC).
      Today I uninstalled them, as the eSIM supposedly remains once installed. I don't think I messed with any other settings on this phone, but this afternoon I had severe lag in sms, with it saying unable to send to single recipients, then finally sometimes releasing, but no MMS capabilities, at least unable to send to multiple recipients. I forgot to test sending a picture. I reinstalled, everything worked. Disabled. msgs work fine. Re-uninstalled, everything working so far. Unable to uninstall GmsCompatConfig dependency, only disable. Not having looked for it before, maybe I don't want to do that.
      Of course it could be non-related, but running the new eSIM and service for nearly a week I've had no problem until now, and never had any hiccups with a year or so same phone on another carrier. 3a, FWIW.
      I apologize that this is sort of a hijack of the thread, but it is older now, and your comment is most in line with the knowledge I am looking around for.
      Thanks

        • In Using cellular service without needing to have a SIM card in my phone

          Chalko I can posit a few: no cams, body sensors, calendar, call logs, contacts, mic, etc on a wifi hotspot to hack. texts to and from the data sim are possible and may be exploitable but there is an extra layer of separation between actual phone and internet. yes, you may have a sim registered to you, but attack vectors are severely curtailed. proper care with vpns and ip number/more anon messaging can make it significantly harder to identify or intercept. prepaid options also exist, for another layer of anonymity, if properly maintained by usage habits.
          But yes, one has to keep up with two devices. OTOH, the hotspot can be left some distance from the phone an still provide signal.