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orisageo:
Please I need to find my phone.

Read here https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/how-to-find-a-lost-phone-instantly/ you'll find helpful tips on how to track your phone.

the iPhone 7 is already one of the most popular smartphones on the market, selling incredibly well, especially when it comes to the Black and Jet Black models, which are already sold out.

However, despite Apple’s decision to maintain the same price tag as last year, there are a lot of users out there who want an iPhone 7 but can’t afford to pay $650 for it and they’re not ok with signing a two-year contract either, in order to get it for a lower price. Therefore, they’re after the best offer…

Too good to be true!
The problem with this is that a lot of scammers are aware of this and they’re trying to sell iPhone 7 knockoffs at relatively lower prices, claiming that the devices they’re selling are the real deal. And you don’t want to end up without a Chinese copy of the iPhone 7, right?

We’ve put together a short guide on how to spot a fake iPhone 7, containing a few tips which will help you differentiate knockoffs from original handsets and avoid any unpleasant situations. Let’s begin, shall we?

Compare it with an iPhone 7 from an Apple Store
Before paying a third-party seller for a so-called original iPhone 7, take the phone to an Apple Store and compare it with a phone from there. If the seller is willing to give you an original smartphone, he/she won’t have anything against this. On the other side, if they seem reticent, it’s better to avoid buying it.

Apple Store

See if the phone has all the details, the same build quality and feels the same in the hand. Also, compare the weight, as there shouldn’t be any difference between the two.

Finally, another design detail which should reveal if an iPhone 7 is fake or not is the height of the camera. Most fake variants have a much smaller profile, compare to authentic smartphones.

Check the writing on the back of the phone
Even though fake handsets can be pretty accurate sometimes, replicating even the writing from the back of the phone precisely, it’s the position of this chunk of text that could help you avoid being scammed.

iphone 7 plus back

Yes, we know this is an iPhone 7 Plus, but this image can tell you where the writing should be placed, using the antenna lines as a reference point.

Check the 3D Touch display
One of the features that make iPhones stand out is the haptic feedback offered by the display. Before buying one, see if this feature works properly. Apply different amounts of pressure on the display and see what happens. Tapping on an app like Instagram or iMessages should reveal different options, depending on the pressure you’re applying.

Check the operating system
This might sound like a no-brainer, but verifying what OS the phone is running is the easiest way to see if you’re dealing with a fake iPhone 7 or not. Out of the box, the handset is running iOS 10, while Chinese copies are, in most cases, using Android 5.0 Lollipop or 6.0 Marshmallow, as well as a skin which makes them look like iOS.

From the Home Screen, tap Settings > General > About. The iOS version of your device should appear on this screen. If it’s not iOS 10, we have some bad news for you.

Another sign which could mean that the phone is running Android is the color of the charge percentage. A real iPhone 7 should display it in white, while a fake, running Android, is showing it in blue.

fake iphone

Pay a lot of attention to the name of the stock apps as well. For example, a fake iPhone 7 will come with iTunes store, instead of App Store, as you can see above, on this fake iPhone 6s.

Read more here: https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/how-to-spot-a-fake-iphone-7/

Samsung really gets their game on! Let's start selling our liver now.

Good read!

At the end of the buy, the best phones are the ones who are fully paid and not on credit. That should end any money = phones discussion. Peace out!

I'm losing my faith on iphones

RRWraith:
hello peeps, my whatsapp keeps crashing

always displaying whatsapp error especially after using the phone for a while

It will request me to restore chats and if I click restore it restore all my chats only to the last back up
so if my phone backs up in the morning and it crashes at note, I lose all my chats for the day except the ones in the morning

and it happens everyday

That seems to be an internal data problem. Read this tutorial to help you transfer your whatsapp to store it separately in your phone https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/move-whatsapp-data-sd-card/

So far what I got from the "leak" is that it has 3 cameras. Not much to speculate but I hope there's more MEATY features.

Side table by the bed.

Facebook doesn't reflect 100% of your social life. So don't sweat it!

Read here. Found some helpful tips on how to trace a missing phone here https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/how-to-find-a-lost-phone-instantly/

Bwahahahaha I gotta grab this!

bigmeechx:
Possible to unlock Samsung gear s3 locked to at & t, Verizon and others?

UnlockUnit does a pretty good job at unlocking Samsung devices. Have a look here to see if your phone qualifies. They've unlocked ATT and Verizon phones for me. https://www.unlockunit.com/unlock-samsung

I remember I saw a youtube video about this makeup artist that tested face lock features of a phone. Some phones were a hit and miss, while other's were pretty neat. Guess it all depends on how secure the technology on those phones are.

Here's something for the geeks.....

Which methods can I use to create an augmented reality 3D model?
In most cases, 3D models are created using a real-world object as “inspiration”. this can be done using three methods, as detailed below.

Method 1: Photogrammetry
Keeping it short, this method relies on a series of photos taken of a real-world object in order to create an augmented reality 3D model of it. Then, using photogrammetry software, you can create an accurate high-density mesh of it.

Specifically, this mesh is actually a group of triangles that define the shape of the object, which comes along texture images that define the color and other details.

It’s worth mentioning that not all objects can be transposed to AR, as they need to meet a few conditions, like having a rough surface, being opaque and having a lot of visual patterns on their surface.

Method 2: 3D scanning
Moving on, you can also create an augmented reality 3D model by using specific software, able to scan a real object and transforming it into an AR object. Of course, while this technology can be highly effective in terms of accuracy, it will result in a non-optimized model, with a not-so-great texture.

In order to improve its quality, manual work should be done, which can take a lot of time in some cases.

Sure, you can buy a high-end 3D scanner as well, if budget is not a problem and you really want to create models by scanning them.

Method 3: Use a 3D modeling program
Finally, let’s talk about the most accessible method of creating an augmented reality 3D model is by creating it from scratch, using specific process. Obviously, this takes a lot of time and implies a lot of modeling skills, but there’s no doubt that you will end up with a fully optimized model.

In most cases, models are created using a software called Maya, while the next steps imply bringing them to Mudbox, for coloring the texture.

Wrap-up
If you’re into 3D modeling yourself, let us know which one of methods is your favorite! Also, if you know any other methods of doing this, don’t keep them for yourself and tell us about them!

https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/how-to-create-an-augmented-reality-3d-model/

That seems to be a security feature of your mobile banking app. Check with your bank and get the support needed.

sholabell:
Hello my good people I really need your help, I mistakenly miss my password on my iPhone and stop using the email and phone no I use to register the Apple ID. Now iCloud is always asking for password on the screen! How can I remove it please urgent help.

It seems that your iphone is now icloud locked. Bring it to Apple Service Center, and have your purchase receipt of that phone so they can unlock it for you. There's no way for you to bypass it except the guys from Apple for now.

Can I wire transfer with it without a trace by the governement?

Kidding aside though I think this is designed for people who needs a mobile connection when you are in the deserted areas of the gulf.

purem:
Bro the guy that sold it for me is on phone runs
When I told him about it he said he's less concern about it claiming that when he sold it for me it's not in any security lock

My guess is he knew about the icloud lock prior to selling it to you. Sorry to hear about your situtation. I think he is interested in giving you a refund.

ipobarecriminals:
abeg,how i fit recover my family picture in a slightly broken memory card

Check out some useful tips here https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/recover-deleted-photos-android-internal-storage/

Lexusgs430:
I still get about 6/8 hours from a full charge. But I am always listening to online radio stations/Spotify + Bluetooth on + punching my screen, visiting all places .....

I recharged at 22%. I might have still managed to squeeze out 90 minutes or so

One thing I can say about the S8, its battery is damn good. Wish my S6 can do the same.

Unfortunately you can't use that iphone 6 anymore if it's icloud locked. It means that phone was already reported as stolen or lost by its original owner. The best thing that you can do is return it to whoever sold to you the phone and get a refund.

Sharing this tutorial here...

Even though the Samsung Galaxy S9 was released just a few weeks ago, last year’s flagship, the Galaxy S8, is still a great choice for anybody who wants a new smartphone.

The handset comes with the Fast Charging technology, as well as a fast charger, which allows you to take the battery to 100% quickly, compared to regular chargers. However, sometimes, it may not work properly, as some users reported.

To be more specific, the charger won’t function at all. And you kind of want to fix this since you don’t want to get back to a traditional charger.

First thing first: don’t order a new charger, until you figure out the exact reason why this is happening. It could be either a hardware problem, a software glitch or, eventually, a faulty charger. Let’s go through all these situations together and see how you can solve this.

Check your charger
Start with verifying the charger itself, since its the first thing that made you be concerned about this problem. As mentioned above, it’s an adaptive Fast Charger, designed specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S8. However, you need to make sure that you’re using an OEM charger and not a Chinese knock-off.

These copies usually don’t last that much, not to mention that they’re not able to charge your phone fast.

This is how an original charger should look like:

Galaxy S8 accessories

Take a look at the cable as well and make sure it’s not broken since this can also affect its functionality.

If both of them look alright, it means that it’s not your Samsung Galaxy S8 charger causing all the problems, but something else.

Eventually, try another charger (an original one, that is) and see if you can charge the phone with it. If it works, it’s obvious that you need to buy a new Samsung Fast Charger.

Check the charging port
No matter if you have a case on the phone, there are a few parts of it which are not protected. For example, the charging port. A lot of dust and debris can get inside of it, making charging it properly impossible.

Using a small, sharp object, try cleaning the port of any object that can get between the end of the charging cable and the contacts in the port. You can also use some rubbing alcohol to get everything out from the port.

After cleaning the port, try charging the phone and see if it works.

Check the phone for a glitch or an eventual system crash
If it’s not your Samsung Galaxy S8 charger causing the problems, it must be something caused by firmware crash. Therefore, if the phone is not charging, turn it off, plug it in, then press and hold the Power Button and Volume Down key for 7 seconds and see if it boots and charges regularly.

This method should work for most phones that don’t charge due to a software problem. However, if it doesn’t for yours, there’s nothing you can do about it but return it or eventually take it to a service and see if it can be fixed.

Check for any corrupted apps causing this issue
It’s well known that some apps can cause some serious problems to a smartphone, especially if they’re downloaded from other sources than the Play Store. Including affecting the ability to charge properly.

Therefore, the solution is to boot your phone in Safe Mode and see if it’s indeed an app stopping your Samsung Galaxy S8 charger from working. To do this, you need to follow these steps:

Turn off the phone
Press and hold the Power Button until you get past the screen showing the phone’s model
When you see the Samsung logo, release the Power Button
Immediately after this, press and hold the Volume Down key
Continue holding the Volume Down key until the phone finishes restarting
You should see Safe Mode written in the bottom left corner of the screen. After this, release the Volume Down key
After entering Safe Mode, plug in your phone to a power source and see if it charges. If it does, it’s obvious that a faulty app was causing the problems with your charger. Find it and uninstall it, then see if the phone is misbehaving again when you’re trying to charge it.

Reset the phone
If you don’t have any luck with booting the phone in Safe Mode and finding the app that’s causing the problem, there’s still one thing you can try: a hard reset.

This will eventually delete all the data on your phone, bringing it to its original factory status. In order to do it, you must remove your Google account first, then perform the actual hard reset process.

Go to Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts
Tap on Google
Tap on the email address you’re currently using on the phone if you have multiple accounts. This step needs to be repeated for each account
Tap on the three-dotted icon in the corner
Tap on Remove Account
Confirm the removal
After this, it’s time to go through the steps which will reset the phone to Factory Settings :

Turn off the phone
Press and hold the Volume Up key and the Home key, at the same time, then press and hold the Power key
Wait until you see the Android logo and release all buttons. You will see the “Installing system update” button for about 30-60 seconds, followed by the Android system recovery menu options
Using the volume rocker, highlight the Wipe data/Factory reset button
Confirm your selection using the Power button
Highlight the Yes – delete all user data options using the volume keys
Confirm your selection using the Power button
After the reset is completed, select the Reboot system now option
Press the Power Button to restart the phone

If you’re still not able to use your Samsung Galaxy S8 charger after this, you can return your phone, if it’s still covered by warranty, or, eventually, return it and get a new replacement unit.

https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/my-samsung-galaxy-s8-charger-is-not-working-what-should-i-do/

#6. Send Your Ex Straight to Voicemail <--- Haha this is useful!

I still keep a Samsung S6 edge. Still works good but I noticed some discoloration already on the screen.

I'd go for calculator. I'm fuckin' bad with numbers.