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iOS has long been considered the most secure operating system among cell phones. That is important to me.
 
Phatguysrule said:
Samsung should have just built on Ubuntu Linux. Then make great Linux apps and an app store to round it out. All they want to do is sell the hardware.

Give people options and make great hardware and you'll win IMO.

Nokia should have done the same and they'd be dominant IMO. Their OS sucked.
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My son and I both loved the LG line of phones--I was disappointed when they decided to exit the market. My son is still convinced that his 2+-year-old LG V60 is better than pretty much any other phone out there.
 
tlongII said:
iOS has long been considered the most secure operating system among cell phones. That is important to me.
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There is no secure OS. Ask Jamal Khashoggi's wife about that.

The only hope for a secure OS would be an open source OS and applications with end to end encryption on everything.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
I will say that I personally just create folders to classify my apps, rather than have them all out individually. I understand that alphabetizing is optimal for you, but if it turns out that isn't an option, folders may be your next best bet.
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I do the same. Social media, utilities, sports apps, school apps, etc.
 
donkiez said:
Microsoft windows phone was actually pretty good, too bad that didn't last for some more options
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Problem was they spent too much on Nokia, and being that late, didn't have apps and couldn't afford to wait to take market share organically.

Too bad. I loved Nokia phones.
 
Phatguysrule said:
Problem was they spent too much on Nokia, and being that late, didn't have apps and couldn't afford to wait to take market share organically.

Too bad. I loved Nokia phones.
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I had Nokia and Motorola hard wired car phones for a number of years.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
I will say that I personally just create folders to classify my apps, rather than have them all out individually. I understand that alphabetizing is optimal for you, but if it turns out that isn't an option, folders may be your next best bet.
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I do this in part for some things. Finances in one folder, gambling apps ( I blame Sly) in another folder, etc. but i still like most of mine open and visible.
 
There are no three dots.
There is no app drawer.

It is looking like I have to go back to store and hope to find halfway intelligent person there. Sigh. Thanks anyway.
 
crandc said:
There are no three dots.
There is no app drawer.

It is looking like I have to go back to store and hope to find halfway intelligent person there. Sigh. Thanks anyway.
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If you can go to settings, then about phone, look for the specific model listed and the Android Version (mine is 13). That info could help people look up info about your phone. There is a lot of variance even within android itself.
 
I looked up model and googled. Got info on rearranging home screen but not icons. Crap.
 
Phatguysrule said:
There is no secure OS. Ask Jamal Khashoggi's wife about that.

The only hope for a secure OS would be an open source OS and applications with end to end encryption on everything.
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It may not be perfectly secure, but iPhones are more secure than Androids.
 
tlongII said:
It may not be perfectly secure, but iPhones are more secure than Androids.
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Only because android allows more freedom to install 3rd party apps. There are routinely exploits that allow bad actors full control of your iPhone.

Don't trick yourself into thinking you're secure in your iPhone.

I'm not trying to convert you, by all means, use what you're comfortable with. But no phone is secure. You are carrying a tracking device in your pocket with cameras and microphones you can't shut off.

There are some phones that have tried to be more secure, offering hardware switches on GPS, antenna, microphone, and cameras, but none that have taken off.
 
Not to be an apple-fanboi, but it's funny that this thread about how a very simple task seems to be difficult to do with android is filled with apple-bashing.

barfo
 
barfo said:
Not to be an apple-fanboi, but it's funny that this thread about how a very simple task seems to be difficult to do with android is filled with apple-bashing.

barfo
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This is not difficult to do with Android. This is a problem with a specific phone which has broken Android.
 
Phatguysrule said:
This is not difficult to do with Android. This is a problem with a specific phone which has broken Android.
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If it were an iPhone, it wouldn't have 'broken Android', as that not allowed. There are benefits as well as negatives to a closed ecosystem.

barfo
 
barfo said:
If it were an iPhone, it wouldn't have 'broken Android', as that not allowed. There are benefits as well as negatives to a closed ecosystem.

barfo
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Good point, however, another manufacturer wouldn't be making an iPhone, since it's a closed ecosystem.

As such, there would be no iPhone available at that price point.

There are far more negatives than positives to closed ecosystems.
 
crandc said:
I looked up model and googled. Got info on rearranging home screen but not icons. Crap.
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Check on YouTube if you haven't already, the how to videos are really good
 
crandc said:
No. Doesn't work. They pop back to where they were.
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Dang.

Can you move an app to a different page? Do you have multiple pages on your phone?

Oh you are trying to alphabetize them on the pull down screen. I was thinking about pulling them up onto your regular screen so you can swipe to left/right and see them. I did that with my important apps and have them on the screens seperated by what kind of apps they are.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Not sure which kind you have. I have a Samsung Galaxy S21--full app list is accessed by swiping up from the bottom from the home screen. From there, there are three dots next to the search box, in which the sort apps function is located.

which phone do you have?
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Interesting. I have the full list upon swipe up and the three dots. But, alphabetizing them isn't an option.

Edit: That's because my phone automatically alphabetizes them.
 
crandc said:
Phone is Alcatel. Brand x
Swiping up shows all apps and search box but no three dots.

Believe me, I tried all the obvious.
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Alcatel has had well-documented problems with spyware and malware coming preinstalled on their phones. If you can return your phone you should consider it.

IMO the best budget phone that will give you tons of features and years of usability is the new Google Pixel 6a. It just came out.

Pixels are known for their cameras and the quality of their photos. Very easy to use and get excellent results.

Also when you get a Pixel you get all the latest Android security and feature updates.

Here is the 6a on Google and Amazon.

Also check with your cellphone service provider for deals.

For security, ease of use, photos, and fun features I promise you, you'll be extremely happy with the Pixel 6a. YOU'LL HAVE THE BEST GARDEN AND CAT PHOTOS OF ANYONE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!

https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_6a?hl=en-US

Pixel 6a for sale on Amazon link.
 
I got the phone 2 weeks ago!

Anyway, going back to the store to see if I can get the problem solved.
 
crandc said:
I got the phone 2 weeks ago!

Anyway, going back to the store to see if I can get the problem solved.
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Good luck! Hopefully they offer to let you trade it in. Most places will let you trade it in for a couple weeks if you don't like it...
 
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