Android

Clicks Communicator is phone purpose-built for taking action and communicating in a noisy world.

Running Linux-based operating systems on smartphones has come a long way. We now have several Linux-powered smartphones on the market that cater to different use cases. Some pack in flagship-level performance, while others try to be a value-for-money proposition.

Sadly, these devices are out of reach for most people around the world due to excessive taxation from their countries and shipping charges. Of course, many do have an older spare Android smartphone laying around.

Why not make good use of it? In this article, we will be taking a look at a very cool project that turns an Android smartphone into a Linux machine with a simple APK file and no root access.

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Is there a way to get rid of the white line for minimizing apps that you get instead of the classic 3 buttons at the bottom . I dont mind it but beacuse its bright ,white and there all the time its literally burning into my oled screen.

Last October, Nothing Phones started to ship with advertisements and bloatware, some of which could not be removed by the customer. Following massive criticism, the smartphone manufacturer is now backtracking as most of these advertisements are being removed again.

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SOURCE CODE DISCLOSURE:

BACKGROUND PERMISSION RESTRICTIONS:

• Apps cannot access cameras, microphones or location services in the background when phones are inactive. Continuous status bar notifications are required when these permissions are active.

PERMISSION REVIEW ALERTS:

• Devices must periodically display warnings prompting users to review all app permissions, with continuous notifications.

ONE-YEAR LOG RETENTION:

• Devices must store security audit logs, including app installations and login attempts, for 12 months.

PERIODIC MALWARE SCANNING:

OPTION TO REMOVE PRE-INSTALLED APPS:

INFORMING GOVERNMENT OF MAJOR UPDATES:

TAMPER-DETECTION WARNINGS:

• Devices must detect if phones have been rooted or "jailbroken", where users bypass built-in security restrictions, and display continuous warning banners to recommend corrective measures.

ANTI-ROLLBACK PROTECTION:

• Phones must permanently block installation of older software versions, even if officially signed by the manufacturer, to prevent security downgrades.