Kenny202

Anyone had experience replacing these? Difficult job?

You're a bit late to the party Crossy lol? I have at least 6 Japanese electronic things including guitar amps, effects units etc all Japanese 100v and the 110v 50hz transformers work fine. Usually the actual 100v transformers are hard to find and expensive but seem to be more readily available now (per my post above), particularly the smaller adapter packs.

Re set ups....I have been here 10 years and never heard one story of a girl, hooker....minor or otherwise setting up a guy for money which surprises me here when every other scam / set up in the book is on the table. I have heard plenty of these stories back home. How easy would it be for some girl to claim you did whatever without consent and demand money given how nasty and resentful they can get...experts at garnering sympathy and telling lies

I think its deemed as any form of "inducement" I had a friend got into trouble with I think a 19yo. Cost him a considerable sum of money too he said. He didn't give much detail, said it was too embarrassing but he claimed legal age of consent aside, there is some archaic law where the legal age of consent is only legal with parents permission until 19 or 20yo. The tricky thing was he claimed that permission could be given, then rescinded later after the fact....so for eg some guy promises he will marry the girl in the future, dowry etc. Then scarpers or changes his mind...the parents can also change their mind on permission and seek restitution. I think its called a "compoundable" offense meaning it's not necessarily a jailable offense, can be sorted out with money / settlement provided all parties are satisfied. All an oxy moron and contradictory but I knew this guy for 30 years and he is not apt to making up stories. Have heard it mention on AN quite a few times also. Not saying it is correct, just my experience

I ended up going for a Pixel 6A for 1500 baht more. over a year newer and will get updates until 2027 and possibly OS updated to Android 15 when its released (officially upgradable to 14). They are beta testing this phone with Android 15 now. Thanks all for the advice

Oct 2023 was the official end of updates. From what I read there was a final "surprise" update in Feb this year that also included Android 14

I don't want or am interested in newer updates, I will be happy if I have the latest / last updates before security updates have expired. Do these factory security updates include latest Android updates that were available before updates ceased or do I get them separately?

So this phone came out with Android 11, updatable to Android 14. If the phone has been factory reset can I still do Android updates independently after security updates have ceased? Are they a separate thing to security updates that you download direct from Google or are Android updates provided with factory security updates?

Even with AVG installed?

So this phone came out with Android 11, updatable to Android 14. Can I still do Android updates independently after security updates have ceased? Are they a separate thing to security updates that you download direct from Google or are Android updates provided with factory security updates?

Problem is I need a really decent camera for business purposes and even 10000 wont buy that. I got good cameras too but for inside stuff without lighting etc you cant beat a good phone camera. Thus I have to compromise. I see people on forums talking like 2-3yo phones, TV's or electronics are ancient and how could you even consider these things. We have made a rod for our own backs these last 20 or 30 years. Things like cars and electronics used to be revered for their reliability and long life. That's why we paid more. We have been brainwashed into thinking everything is a fashion accessory / status symbol now that is obsolete soon after buying, nearly an embarrassment to have. It's quite unbelievable.

Does the ability to use phone banking here really finish when security updates finish? Anyone have an older phone can't use banking apps? My wife has an older Oppo Reno 2 I think last security update 2021 and still working ok with all the bank apps

Thanks so much, that's all I was worried about that I couldn't at least get the last and previously available updates to at least get it up to date now. Not so concerned about future updates....from what I can gather any initial bugs were ironed out early. The last and probably final updates was Feb this year I think. Thank you so much for your time 🙂

Sorry, really don't understand what you are saying. I am not looking to gain anything, only reset the phone for a fresh start or maybe the seller has already factory reset the phone. I always do when selling a phone. I know they have stopped issuing NEW security updates but I would have thought they would have made the previous / latest ones still available should someone want them. I assume when you factory reset the phone goes back to its initial state that it left the factory. There may have been 10 bug fixes / updates since then. So are you saying I will be stuck with the original set up? Whats confusing me (with all respect) is you say Factory reset will remove all security updates, then you can update to whatever state it is in now....which I assume to mean including all and last available updates. Reason I am concerned is I believe there was a little overheat issue and a couple of camera bug fixes that were sorted out in the first few security updates. Why I want to be sure I can at least get to the last available updates. I don't care about future updates....only the ones up until the security update period expires. If I need to hack or root the phone or do other stuff probably wont buy it. Thanks so much for your help

Really? It wont search for the latest / last system bug fix etc? So I am better off not factory resetting? Or does factory reset not alter the state of the OS and leaves the latest security updates in place?

Hi all, about to buy a used Pixel 5, very good price and like new. I am happy with mediocre performance, only use it as a phone and basic surfing etc, no games or anything. Mainly interested in the camera. Cant justify spending large amounts on a new phone and phone under 10k usually have pretty awful cameras. This one should fit me perfectly I see everyone makes a bit of noise about security update periods, this particular phone probably out of time period already. What does it mean? Are security updates about software bug fixes to the phone system / OS itself? If I factory reset the phone will I be at least be able to update system etc to the last / latest security update? If I factory rest the phone am I going to be able to upgrade to latest Android system? Any help appreciated

419 THB a month subscribe to Netflix, fastest and best package 🙂

I just did, 400 baht... 5 minutes... not worth the hassle mucking around 🙂

Been using my Aussie sons Netflix family member account for the last few years. Did read about 6 months ago they were going to restrict family members in foreign countries. Thought they must have overlooked me but sure enough today, my account as a family member disabled, no real explanation. Did have a select box are you traveling so I am guessing this means the issue is me being in another country

I thought I read a report BJ drove Thaksin to Chiang Mai recently? Either he was a terrible driver, he didn't state his case well enough or Big T doesn't have as much influence over Stretha as thought

Another hub? 😆

I agree with above. On the surface yes a heinous act. If it was purely because she swapped trainers the guy should be in jail. But I suspect the cover story maybe her story and much more to meet the eye. Many of us have been through a narcissistic hell relationship here and would realize it can drive you to desperation....many usually choosing to take their own life. I would never condone the hitting of a woman but everyone has a mental breaking point. Was the guy farang or Thai? I am guessing not farang or it would proudly be plastered all over the current headlines

So you have bombed my post with motherly advice already before I have a chance to get any replies. Thanks. Do you really think myself or anyone replying wouldn't have considered this? I wouldn't have expected anyone to reply and discuss details on an open forum, nor would I do so myself though I guess I could have stated this, rather than assume it was a given. Like a warning label not to drink battery acid Why do so many here assume everyone else is a total moron ....or are we all just bored and want to be heard?

Not sure what FOC mean but anyone qualified Aus accountant, knows what they are doing can send me a PM. Even retired but still active ok.

Even a contact back home....any area / region ok. Preferably a work from home / personal type person / business who are happy to communicate email, LINE etc. My requirements aren't much. Maybe yearly tax return, advice on Super etc Thanks in advance