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Daily Superthread (Jul 18 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions! Note 1. You can search for previous daily threads. Note 2. Join our IRC and Telegram chat-rooms! Please see our wiki for instructions. Please post your questions here. Feel free to use this thread for general questions/discussion as well. https://redd.it/1uzu14k @reddit_android

Pixel 11 reportedly getting ‘improved’ face unlock as 11a said to use Tensor G6 https://9to5google.com/2026/07/17/pixel-11-face-unlock-11a-tensor-g6/ https://redd.it/1uzqug8 @reddit_android

Pixel 11a specs leaked: Tensor G6 chip and MediaTek modem https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pixel-11a-specs-leaked-Tensor-G6-chip-and-MediaTek-modem.1345925.0.html https://redd.it/1uzpjhp @reddit_android

Samsung Galaxy Fold8 series gets a significant battery life boost, EU ratings reveal https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold8_series_will_come_with_significant_battery_life_boost_as_eu_ratings_surface-news-73756.php https://redd.it/1uznssa @reddit_android

Hardware, software and terms & conditions! After the Samsung Health story about giving them access to your data for AI analysis purposes (which was partially clarified and walked back), another app just showed me a popup that I had to accept their new T&Cs if I wanted to continue using it. The app is used to control and access home devices including personal scales, i.e. hardware, physical devices I bought that require the app to use many of their features. Of course the new T&Cs list a new purpose for your personal data namely AI analysis. How do people feel about companies selling devices and then changing the T&Cs of the required apps unfavourably to the users who have no choice but to accept unless they are willing to stop using their devices (which they bought for a specific purpose and quite often not inconsiderable amounts of money)? https://redd.it/1uzkn12 @reddit_android

What would make you switch from your current smartphone brand? Hi everyone, I’m curious about what makes people stay with their current smartphone brand or consider switching to another one. For your next phone, which factors matter most? Camera quality Battery life and charging Software and updates Price Warranty and customer service Data transfer Resale value Brand trust And what would make you seriously consider trying a different Android brand? I’m especially interested in honest criticism and real buying concerns. https://redd.it/1uzd8c6 @reddit_android

Out of sheer curiosity or "for the hell of it", has anyone here actually ever used one of those Doogee/Umidigi/Oukitel type niche sketch Chinese brands? I have an odd fascination with these more niche online-only brands (part of it is probably because *they actually offically sell in the USA* with warranty service, unlike the bigger more reliable brands like Xiaomi and Oppo). I have been into them ever since I discovered Elephone back in the mid-2010's (Elephone is defunct and nonexistent now). I even actually used an Elephone S8, which was a clone of the original Xiaomi Mi Mix - it had razor-thin bezels on 3 sides, with the thicker chin that had the bottom-mounted selfie camera on it. Anyone here actually use phones from these niche brands? I would be deeply amused and entertained by anyone who legit owns and daily drives some random Ulefone, Umidigi, Oukitel or Doogee device. https://redd.it/1uz8fbs @reddit_android

Important update regarding OnePlus in the United States and Canada https://communityus.oneplus.com/thread/2170721842677940232 https://redd.it/1uzbhtx @reddit_android

The whole smartphones industry just had its worst Q2 in over a decade & shipments down 11% compared to last year. sources: Counterpoint Research, Omdia (July 2026) Memory chip shortage is the main reason behind it apparently. Guys, your thoughts on this... https://redd.it/1uz0p1c @reddit_android

India Smartphone Shipments Fall 10% YoY in Biggest June Quarter Decline in Six Years https://counterpointresearch.com/en/insights/india-smartphone-shipments-fall-10-percent-yoy-june-quarter https://redd.it/1uzb9um @reddit_android

Google fixing Android lock screen bug that lets Gemini send SMS without a PIN https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/17/google-fixing-android-lock-screen-bug-that-lets-gemini-send-sms-without-a-pin/5273027 https://redd.it/1uz44ex @reddit_android

RedMagic Astra 2 review https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_astra_2-review-2980.php https://redd.it/1uyzcho @reddit_android

Redmi 17 4G renders and specifications leak https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_17_4g_renders_and_specifications_leak-news-73742.php https://redd.it/1uyyn9n @reddit_android

Daily Superthread (Jul 17 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions! Note 1. You can search for previous daily threads. Note 2. Join our IRC and Telegram chat-rooms! Please see our wiki for instructions. Please post your questions here. Feel free to use this thread for general questions/discussion as well. https://redd.it/1uyxpg2 @reddit_android

Editorial: The Edge 70 Max exposes a bigger problem with Motorola's software update policy https://www.gsmarena.com/the_edge_70_max_exposes_a_bigger_problem_with_motorolas_software_update_policy-news-73753.php https://redd.it/1uy3n9k @reddit_android

Google has locked down ADB too now https://preview.redd.it/p8gh0mnq5odh1.jpg?width=1078&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a2a11a7532395de3c392f29b4a48a5c07c787067 Just updated to Android 17 on my Pixel 7 and went to check if there was any new bloatware to remove but unfortunately it seems google has locked ADB down too now https://redd.it/1uyhqpu @reddit_android

OnePlus Operational Changes https://community.oneplus.com/thread/2170715118587871237 https://redd.it/1uy2rpt @reddit_android

OnePlus never had a chance in the US https://www.theverge.com/tech/966274/oneplus-never-had-a-chance-in-the-us https://redd.it/1uydcnr @reddit_android

Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe https://www.theverge.com/policy/966438/eu-google-android-ai-interoperability-search-data-dma https://redd.it/1uydlq2 @reddit_android

Motorola Edge 70 Max is official with a 7,100mAh battery and 6.8-inch display https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70_max_is_official_with_a_7100mah_battery_and_68inch_display-news-73726.php https://redd.it/1uy6qqk @reddit_android