[ale] AARG! Warning - backup up android apps weekly

[Charles Shapiro]

Yeh, but HTC has committed to *allowing* you to replace the stock build (
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2011/12/htc-has-released-a-tool/ ).  They
can screw up and still be good guys.  Heck, even the CyanogenMod folks have
had their share of b00gz (
http://www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/12157/20121024/cyanogenmod-10-security-problem-developers-reveal-remove.htm
).  Just 'cause they're more trustworthy doesn't make them immortal.

-- CHS


On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 9:47 AM, JD <jdp at algoloma.com> wrote:

> Better link:
>
> http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/22/us-htcamerica-ftc-idUSBRE91L0TF20130222
>
> On 02/28/2013 09:46 AM, JD wrote:
> >> other truly open build on your device will save you from stuff like
> this (
> >> http://www.cellular-news.com/story/58754.php ).  And HTC is one of the
> *good* guys!
> >
> > Only if you replace their OS.
> >
> http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/HTC-Android-phones-expose-Wi-Fi-passwords-to-apps-1427099.html
> > There are other issues too.
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