[9to5google] All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/18/android-backup-data-update/

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North Korea's Pixel 8 Pro clone packs 16GB of RAM
https://www.notebookcheck.net/North-Korea-s-Pixel-8-Pro-clone-packs-16GB-of-RAM-despite-RAMageddon.1346582.0.html

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Ultra-thin 13.2-inch tablet with spectacular battery life—Oppo Pad 5 Pro review
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Ultra-thin-13-2-inch-tablet-with-spectacular-battery-life-Oppo-Pad-5-Pro-review.1346046.0.html

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ColorOS 17 design elements spotted in ColorOS 16.0.8
https://www.notebookcheck.net/ColorOS-17-design-elements-spotted-in-ColorOS-16-0-8.1346964.0.html

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Oppo A7 Pro Max is coming soon with a 10,000mAh battery
https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a7_pro_max_is_coming_soon_with_a_10000mah_battery-news-73790.php

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Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will not get Android 17 QPR2
https://9to5google.com/2026/07/20/pixel-6-no-android-17-qpr2/

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel released
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/17/qpr2/release-notes

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Google Maps on Android Auto finally (!!) gets a live speedometer
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-android-auto-live-speedometer-3689236/

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China Smartphone Shipments Slip 2% YoY in Q2 2026; Huawei, Apple Shine Amid Market Weakness
https://counterpointresearch.com/en/insights/china-smartphone-shipments-slip-2-percent-yoy-in-q2-2026

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Xiaomi officially teases new Poco phone in orange finish
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-officially-teases-new-Poco-phone-in-orange-finish.1347121.0.html

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Volkswagen blocks custom ROM users from VW app
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Volkswagen-blocks-custom-ROM-users-from-VW-app-11370557.html

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Daily Superthread (Jul 21 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Anyone else still miss pop-up selfie cameras? I can't be the only one...

Every time a new phone launches, it feels like we're getting the same design again and again. A punch-hole in the middle, a punch-hole in the corner, or sometimes a notch. That's it.

Then I remember my favorite phone, the OnePlus 7 Pro.

That phone felt years ahead of its time. A true edge-to-edge display with no notch, no punch-hole, no distractions. Watching movies, gaming, and even everyday scrolling felt so much more immersive. The pop-up camera wasn't just a gimmick, it made the phone feel futuristic.

I understand why companies moved away from it. Water resistance, durability, cost, and thinner designs all played a role. But I still feel like we lost something special.

Now almost every smartphone looks identical from the front. The excitement and uniqueness are gone.

If a brand released a modern flagship with:

A reliable pop-up selfie camera

Latest Snapdragon flagship processor

Excellent cameras

Big battery with fast charging

IP rating

I'd buy it without thinking twice.

Am I just being nostalgic, or are there still people who'd choose a pop-up camera over a punch-hole display today?

What's your favorite pop-up camera phone? Mine is still the OnePlus 7 Pro.

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They came for the King... - Motorola G Stylus 2026 Teardown & Durability Test - JerryRigEverything
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y-D4gYIVe4

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 – New & Hidden Features + Performance & Stability
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rPHFSqy6DO8&si=hre37JyCLON3O7gk

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The Android Developer Verifier app is rolling out
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-developer-verifier-app-rollout-3689106/

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Non-thought-through Android system backup and restore process

I have a recent experience with trying to save a phone with smashed display. The phone (pixel 6a) didn't have hdmi-over-usb-c, and enabling talkback (pressing up-down buttons together) from lockscreen didn't work either. Luckily by pressing the right spot, I got a few pixels working and I managed to enable talkback, then usb/wireless debugging and finally scrcpy.


Even after finally transferring stuff to the new phone, of course some apps didn't fully. Banking needs reinitializing - either by confirming it on the broken screen (scrcpy cannot mirror it, it's flagged as "secure"), or sending the bank photos of IDs. WhatsApp sync was only up to the last backup, and then broke down because the sim card was already in the new phone probably.

I cannot imagine how stupidly complicated this is if you completely destroy/lose the phone, and/or you are not nearby the second device to confirm your identity (to transfer stuff from google backups).

I get it, 2FA and all is needed for security. But IMO this should come with some "safety token" to restore the base google account. Maybe friend's account setup as backup confirmation. It's far too easy to lose basically your whole e-identity. God forbid you are in a vacation and don't have flight tickets, credit cards etc.

Don't get me started with all the 2FA services, where each requires you to store some hashes somewhere safe, and then find them in 10 years. I somehow manage, but it's completely non-realistic requirements for layman people.

Rant over.

How do you guys keep your phone backed-up? Adb cannot even do full backups these days... Do you ever try restoring from backups? Or are you reconciled with some loses after each voluntary/forced phone change?

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