Android users... Heads up

[BenGrimm]

Major Flaw In Android Phones Would Let Hackers In With Just A Text : All Tech Considered : NPR

 

[etmVol]

A different article suggested that phones with stock (or near-stock) Android (such as the Nexus 6) may have already been patched. This could potentially be a major issue with the more heavily skinned and/or older models due to the lag in (or complete lack of) an update to patch the vulnerability.

 

[MG1968]

I never used Hangouts, but just in case, I've disabled it on my phone.

 

[joevol33]

I have an android!

 

[vollygirl]

Well great.

 

[Gramps]

I never used Hangouts, but just in case, I've disabled it on my phone.

So did I, after reading your post?

I have Verizon, been using the basic message app, thought about going to Verizon Message Plus. Thoughts?

 

[McDad]

So did I, after reading your post?

I have Verizon, been using the basic message app, thought about going to Verizon Message Plus. Thoughts?

Gramps, that's what I use. I text from both phone and my tablet and both devices sync up. I downloaded the app for free onto my tablet. I tried other apps but Verizon works best for me

 

[utvolpj]

You can disable auto-download/retrieve in your messaging app settings. I use hangouts and handcent and both were disabled