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post Sep 15 2025, 01:42 PM, updated 3 months ago

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I sprayed screen cleaner on my Vivo V9 screen and wiped it with a microfiber cloth. The next day, it started showing a ghost effect, then vertical lines, and eventually change its color. Which one should i choose: sending it to a technician for repair or buying a new Redmi Note 14 5G (within my budget)? I'm worried the technician might do something suspicious to my Vivo V9 during around the repair which takes about 30 minutes and costs around RM150. I also can't use CIMB OCTO because my Vivo V9 doesn't support Android 10 and above. Should i switch to another bank like Maybank without buying new phone?

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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 01:42 PM)
I sprayed screen cleaner on my Vivo V9 screen and wiped it with a microfiber cloth. The next day, it started showing a ghost effect, then vertical lines, and eventually change its color. Which one should i choose: sending it to a technician for repair or buying a new Redmi Note 14 5G (within my budget)? I'm worried the technician might do something suspicious to my Vivo V9 during repair. I also can't use CIMB OCTO because my Vivo V9 doesn't support Android 10 and above. Should i switch to another bank like Maybank without buying new phone?
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Just buy a European brand HMD Fusion. RM850 with 50MB selfie cam n 108MB main camera with Android One 15. OLED Screen sappork gesture selfie someone

https://www.hmd.com/en_my/hmd-fusion?sku=101SQ503H049

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In the future spray the screen cleaner onto a tissue or clean cloth to lightly moisten it, and then wipe the phone screen with it. Spraying directly onto the phone screen is just asking for trouble.

Go get a new phone with the latest or 2nd latest version of android.
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post Sep 15 2025, 01:55 PM

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It's time to get iphone 17
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QUOTE(heinlein @ Sep 15 2025, 01:55 PM)
It's time to get iphone 17
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Ewww. Looks exactly the sake except for the roundish camera box. Still considering to upgrade for RM520 or not. The rest compajy subsidize. Currently my banking app phone is Aifon 15.. Up for upgrade in Jan. Might get one just to sell it off at much lower level rice to one of my brothers.

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post Sep 15 2025, 02:01 PM

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the phone is under 200 now, fixing it would probably cost the same or more and why would the technician feel the need to do anything suspicious to it?
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post Sep 15 2025, 02:03 PM

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definately new phone.
if cannot afford just get similar priced rm300 phone with android 15
your repair cost will already be half of new phone
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 01:42 PM)
I sprayed screen cleaner on my Vivo V9 screen and wiped it with a microfiber cloth. The next day, it started showing a ghost effect, then vertical lines, and eventually change its color. Which one should i choose: sending it to a technician for repair or buying a new Redmi Note 14 5G (within my budget)? I'm worried the technician might do something suspicious to my Vivo V9 during repair. I also can't use CIMB OCTO because my Vivo V9 doesn't support Android 10 and above. Should i switch to another bank like Maybank without buying new phone?
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1. Get a new phone within your budget
2. Go to any CIMB branch or call them to assist you in unlinking the phone to your acc, then link with new phone.
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post Sep 15 2025, 02:08 PM

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Better just buy new phone. Later you switch to Maybank then suddenly they update it and you are forced to buy new phone anyway.
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Buy a new phone, display problem repair will be expensive
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QUOTE(g5sim @ Sep 15 2025, 01:54 PM)
Just buy a European brand HMD Fusion. RM850 with 50MB selfie cam n 108MB main camera with Android One 15. OLED Screen sappork gesture selfie someone

https://www.hmd.com/en_my/hmd-fusion?sku=101SQ503H049
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HMD add GG from market
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post Sep 15 2025, 02:37 PM

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QUOTE(g5sim @ Sep 15 2025, 01:54 PM)
Just buy a European brand HMD Fusion. RM850 with 50MB selfie cam n 108MB main camera with Android One 15. OLED Screen sappork gesture selfie someone

https://www.hmd.com/en_my/hmd-fusion?sku=101SQ503H049
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I don’t want a 720p phone. How about Redmi Note 14 5G?

QUOTE(incognitroll @ Sep 15 2025, 02:01 PM)
the phone is under 200 now, fixing it would probably cost the same or more and why would the technician feel the need to do anything suspicious to it?
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The repair costs around RM150. Will the technician install an unknown device to track my phone usage during the 30 minute repair? Does such technology exist?

QUOTE(lj0000 @ Sep 15 2025, 02:03 PM)
definately new phone.
if cannot afford just get similar priced rm300 phone with android 15
your repair cost will already be half of new phone
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The repair costs around RM150. Isn’t a rm300 phone too low in specifications? How about Redmi Note 14 5G?

QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Sep 15 2025, 02:19 PM)
Buy a new phone, display problem repair will be expensive
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The repair costs around RM150.
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QUOTE(g5sim @ Sep 15 2025, 01:59 PM)
Ewww. Looks exactly the sake except for the roundish camera box. Still considering to upgrade for RM520 or not. The rest compajy subsidize. Currently my banking app phone is Aifon 15.. Up for upgrade in Jan. Might get one just to sell it off at much lower level rice to one of my brothers.
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yer company subsidize so much, tunggu apa lagi?
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post Sep 15 2025, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(g5sim @ Sep 15 2025, 01:54 PM)
Just buy a European brand HMD Fusion. RM850 with 50MB selfie cam n 108MB main camera with Android One 15. OLED Screen sappork gesture selfie someone

https://www.hmd.com/en_my/hmd-fusion?sku=101SQ503H049
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I don’t want a 720p phone. How about Redmi Note 14 5G?

QUOTE(incognitroll @ Sep 15 2025, 02:01 PM)
the phone is under 200 now, fixing it would probably cost the same or more and why would the technician feel the need to do anything suspicious to it?
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The repair costs around RM150. Will the technician install an unknown device to track my phone usage during the 30 minute repair? Does such technology exist?

QUOTE(lj0000 @ Sep 15 2025, 02:03 PM)
definately new phone.
if cannot afford just get similar priced rm300 phone with android 15
your repair cost will already be half of new phone
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The repair costs around RM150. Isn’t a RM300 phone too low in specifications? How about Redmi Note 14 5G?

QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Sep 15 2025, 02:19 PM)
Buy a new phone, display problem repair will be expensive
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The repair costs around RM150.
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QUOTE(g5sim @ Sep 15 2025, 01:59 PM)
Ewww. Looks exactly the sake except for the roundish camera box. Still considering to upgrade for RM520 or not. The rest compajy subsidize. Currently my banking app phone is Aifon 15.. Up for upgrade in Jan. Might get one just to sell it off at much lower level rice to one of my brothers.
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for me sure upgrade, its the best value iphone currently. of coz if u dont care all of that then no point.
120hz display, bigger 6.3inch display, cameras (if u care), faster a19 vs a16, AI (its garbage rn), better battery life, at least 6-7 years of os update

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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 02:37 PM)
The repair costs around RM150. Will the technician install an unknown device to track my phone usage during the 30 minute repair? Does such technology exist?
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if your phone's locked with biometrics or a password, they can't get in.
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 02:37 PM)
The repair costs around RM150.
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That's cheap, repair the phone
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post Sep 15 2025, 03:25 PM

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QUOTE(andyng38 @ Sep 15 2025, 01:55 PM)
In the future spray the screen cleaner onto a tissue or clean cloth to lightly moisten it, and then wipe the phone screen with it. Spraying directly onto the phone screen is just asking for trouble.

Go get a new phone with the latest or 2nd latest version of android.
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I used to spray screen cleaner directly on my Samsung Note 3 screen sometimes and never had any problems. Previously I sprayed screen cleaner onto a microfiber cloth before cleaning my Vivo V9 screen and it was fine. This time I sprayed the cleaner directly on it and it suddenly developed problems. I don’t know it is so sensitive to moisture.

QUOTE(incognitroll @ Sep 15 2025, 02:49 PM)
if your phone's locked with biometrics or a password, they can't get in.
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I always lock my Vivo V9 phone with a password. The technician can let me monitor during the 30 minute repair work. I'm worried the technician might remove its parts and install unknown components that could track my phone usage. Is that possible?
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Just get new phone. In future, banking apps will definitely increase the android version requirements.
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 02:37 PM)
I don’t want a 720p phone. How about Redmi Note 14 5G?
The repair costs around RM150. Will the technician install an unknown device to track my phone usage during the 30 minute repair? Does such technology exist?
The repair costs around RM150. Isn’t a rm300 phone too low in specifications? How about Redmi Note 14 5G?
The repair costs around RM150.
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whats your budget for new phone?
otherwise people recommend all the way to iphone 17 promax ultra 5tb

redmi is ok. consider redmi 15 instead of note14
at rm700, you have plenty of choices, including use back vivo

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QUOTE(lj0000 @ Sep 15 2025, 03:43 PM)
whats your budget for new phone?
otherwise people recommend all the way to iphone 17 promax ultra 5tb

redmi is ok. consider redmi 15 instead of note14
at rm700, you have plenty of choices, including use back vivo
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Redmi 15 has a big size, thick bezels, no headphone jack, no stereo speakers, no sd card slot etc. and i don’t like it. What choices do you have? What do you mean by "use back vivo"?

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QUOTE(HumanExtinction @ Sep 15 2025, 02:44 PM)
for me sure upgrade, its the best value iphone currently. of coz if u dont care all of that then no point.
120hz display, bigger 6.3inch display, cameras (if u care), faster a19 vs a16, AI (its garbage rn), better battery life, at least 6-7 years of os update
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The specs are meaningless to me. The iPhone 15 never go outside of je house. It's just sitting in the house I only turn on to approve payments I check if got is update if got I install. It has two bank apps, insurance apps, EPF edge browser app. It dies not even have WhatsApp. I changed to iPhone 15 from 1iphone 7. Cuz Maybank app no longer support the OS.

Yupe I don't use app for payment outside of the house. Only credit card. Debit card also payment disabled.
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Iqoo z10 5G 750 only during 9.9 not phone can beat this spec for this price range .
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 02:37 PM)
I don’t want a 720p phone. How about Redmi Note 14 5G
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I have own or use any China phone before. I don't know. Can you even get pure android on any China phones.
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 04:30 PM)
Redmi 15 has a big size, thick bezels, no headphone jack, no stereo speakers, no sd card slot etc. and i don’t like it. What choices do you have? What do you mean by "use back vivo"?
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Wait for Redmi note 15 if you can.

Use back vivo because your existing phone is vivo
Get y series
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QUOTE(g5sim @ Sep 15 2025, 06:23 PM)
The specs are meaningless to me. The iPhone 15 never go outside of je house. It's just sitting in the house I only turn on to approve payments I check if got is update if got I install. It has two bank apps, insurance apps, EPF edge browser app. It dies not even have WhatsApp. I changed to iPhone 15 from 1iphone 7. Cuz Maybank app no longer support the OS.

Yupe I don't use app for payment outside of the house. Only credit card. Debit card also payment disabled.
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Feel like under utilized the iphone hardware and technology leh, what is your main phone?
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 01:42 PM)
I sprayed screen cleaner on my Vivo V9 screen and wiped it with a microfiber cloth. The next day, it started showing a ghost effect, then vertical lines, and eventually change its color. Which one should i choose: sending it to a technician for repair or buying a new Redmi Note 14 5G (within my budget)? I'm worried the technician might do something suspicious to my Vivo V9 during around the repair which takes about 30 minutes and costs around RM150. I also can't use CIMB OCTO because my Vivo V9 doesn't support Android 10 and above. Should i switch to another bank like Maybank without buying new phone?
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Pity, only the poors need to think this deep.
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 01:42 PM)
I sprayed screen cleaner on my Vivo V9 screen and wiped it with a microfiber cloth. The next day, it started showing a ghost effect, then vertical lines, and eventually change its color. Which one should i choose: sending it to a technician for repair or buying a new Redmi Note 14 5G (within my budget)? I'm worried the technician might do something suspicious to my Vivo V9 during around the repair which takes about 30 minutes and costs around RM150. I also can't use CIMB OCTO because my Vivo V9 doesn't support Android 10 and above. Should i switch to another bank like Maybank without buying new phone?
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even if u fixed it, dont u think it is a waste of time for 2018 hp ? u cant even log in to cimb octo after this too

if u die die on budget and need new hp, can get Redmi A5 . it comes with Android 15 + 2 major updates

RM321.08 only

BRAND NEW REDMI A5




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QUOTE(heinlein @ Sep 15 2025, 07:27 PM)
Feel like under utilized the iphone hardware and technology leh, what is your main phone?
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Nokia x30 made by hmd. Another office phone hmd band 500RM crest lol
Mst have separoffice phone cuz must turn off at 6pm n turning back on the next day at 8.30am, this one got grab WhatsApp, foodpanda, slight more usage than the aifon.

The x20 is my daily phone got family n friend in there 🤣😂🤣😂🤣.

WhatsApp n toilet phone check ktiam while pooing. Got jpj app, CNN while riding in LRT. Got foodpanda bolt grab, kepc, domino's shopee other food app. N the bill payment apps. Toto magnum damacai apps 🤣😂😁😅🐠🐠🙄🙄
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QUOTE(g5sim @ Sep 15 2025, 09:00 PM)
Nokia x30 made by hmd. Another office phone hmd band 500RM crest  lol
Mst have separoffice phone cuz must turn off at 6pm n turning back on the next day at 8.30am, this one got grab WhatsApp, foodpanda, slight more usage than the aifon.

The x20 is my  daily phone got family n friend in there 🤣😂🤣😂🤣.

WhatsApp n toilet phone  check ktiam while pooing. Got jpj app, CNN while riding in LRT. Got foodpanda bolt grab, kepc, domino's shopee other food app. N the bill payment apps. Toto magnum damacai apps 🤣😂😁😅🐠🐠🙄🙄
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Nokia still exist meh? Your phone so rare breed leh. Almost nv see Nokia outlet thought no more ady. Iphone use as main not good meh?

Unker at opik see 2 youngster use 14 and 15 max pro. Another colleague dunno use wat version iphone. He give me troubleshoot, unker say me poorfag nv use before leh how troubleshoot
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QUOTE(heinlein @ Sep 15 2025, 10:00 PM)
Nokia still exist meh? Your phone so rare breed leh. Almost nv see Nokia outlet thought no more ady. Iphone use as main not good meh?

Unker at opik see 2 youngster use 14 and 15 max pro. Another colleague dunno use wat version iphone. He give me troubleshoot, unker say me poorfag nv use before leh how troubleshoot
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Cannot lah aifon. Everything cannot do. I need freedom on my phone. Aifon extremely restricted n the least productive phone. You just go count how many clicks just to faking delete one SMS! Wtf!

HMD was producing Nokia phones for almost ten years. Now people know them, they are producing phones under their own brand.

HMD human mobility devices is from Finland also. They had one XR Nokia phone made in Europe, Romania to be exact.

My hmd phones look like this. Total n utter freedom!

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post Sep 15 2025, 10:06 PM

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QUOTE(g5sim @ Sep 15 2025, 06:28 PM)
I have own or use any China phone before. I don't know. Can you even get pure android on any China phones.
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If you want a pure Android phone, isn’t a Google Pixel good for that?

QUOTE(lj0000 @ Sep 15 2025, 06:42 PM)
Wait for Redmi note 15 if you can.

Use back vivo because your existing phone is vivo
Get y series
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Redmi Note 15 has a curved screen and i don’t like it. I think I'll choose to replace my Vivo V9 screen since it's still usable.

I'll also create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't require android 10 or above. This way, I can keep CIMB for saving larger amounts of money without much spending and use Maybank for online transactions. Is this a good idea?


QUOTE(teslaman @ Sep 15 2025, 07:29 PM)
Pity, only the poors need to think this deep.
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It's not about being poor. Even if i had the money, I wouldn't spend it mindlessly.

QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Sep 15 2025, 07:42 PM)
even if u fixed it, dont u think it is a waste of time for 2018 hp ? u cant even log in to cimb octo after this too

if u die die on budget and need new hp, can get Redmi A5 . it comes with Android 15 + 2 major updates

RM321.08 only

BRAND NEW REDMI A5


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I don’t think it is a waste of time for my Vivo V9. I think I'll choose to replace my Vivo V9 screen since it's still usable.

I can create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't require android 10 or above. This way, I can keep CIMB for saving larger amounts of money without much spending and use Maybank for online transactions. Is this a good idea?

Redmi A5 is too low spec for me. how about Redmi Note 14 5G within my budget?

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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 10:06 PM)
If you want a pure Android phone, isn’t a Google Pixel good for that?
Redmi Note 15 has a curved screen and i don’t like it. I think I'll choose to replace my Vivo V9 screen since it's still usable.

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Google already faked up that pixel brand so bad I am not going to be near that phone. You go n check their earlier mideks of pixel.

Proved that the are a software company n did not n do not know how to make hardware.
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QUOTE(g5sim @ Sep 15 2025, 10:05 PM)
Cannot lah aifon. Everything cannot do. I need freedom on my phone. Aifon extremely restricted n the least productive phone. You just go count how many clicks just to faking delete one SMS! Wtf!

HMD was producing Nokia phones for almost ten years. Now people know them, they are producing phones under their own brand.

HMD human mobility devices is from Finland also. They had one XR Nokia phone made in Europe, Romania to be exact.

My hmd phones look like this. Total n utter freedom!

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looks like windows phone leh. Finally someone say the truth about iphone. Many ppl will hate you. Many years ago a colleague ask me to backup his iphone contact. I think is iphone 4s, pukimak try til I damn dulan. Now dunno if still annoying as ever but from you description to delete a sms, I also can feel the frustrations
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 10:06 PM)
I'll also create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't
I can create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't require android 10 or above. This way, I can keep CIMB for saving larger amounts of money without much spending and use Maybank for online transactions. Is this a good idea?
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It wont be long until MAE will require at least android 9. I dont think it worth it to repair a 7 years phone, and u r taking a risk on the quality of parts/repair work as well.
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Why buy Redmi Note 14 when Note 15 just came out?

https://shopee.com.my/Redmi-15-5G-16GB(8-8)...31-19a18130a0a9
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if you are a vivo fan/supporter. just get new vivo v60. vivo v9 already stop the OS support for quite some time.
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> I also can't use CIMB OCTO because my Vivo V9 doesn't support Android 10 and above. Should i switch to another bank like Maybank without buying new phone?


it is time, please change phone, the world need phone to do anything like china future cyberpunk chongqing, everything qr code, money transfer, even do transaction also need go thru phone, the world changed since around 2010 when the MSOS sms appear
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QUOTE(heinlein @ Sep 15 2025, 11:56 PM)
looks like windows phone leh. Finally someone say the truth about iphone. Many ppl will hate you. Many years ago a colleague ask me to backup his iphone contact. I think is iphone 4s, pukimak try til I damn dulan. Now dunno if still annoying as ever but from you description to delete a sms, I also can feel the frustrations
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QUOTE(akira87 @ Sep 16 2025, 12:05 AM)
It wont be long until MAE will require at least android 9. I dont think it worth it to repair a 7 years phone, and u r taking a risk on the quality of parts/repair work as well.
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Do you have a source confirming that MAE will require Android 10 or above in the future? My Vivo V9 is still usable and it just has a screen problem.

QUOTE(netmatrix @ Sep 16 2025, 12:17 AM)
Why buy Redmi Note 14 when Note 15 just came out?

https://shopee.com.my/Redmi-15-5G-16GB(8-8)...31-19a18130a0a9
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The link you gave me is not for Redmi Note 15.

QUOTE(brkli @ Sep 16 2025, 12:40 AM)
if you are a vivo fan/supporter. just get new vivo v60. vivo v9 already stop the OS support for quite some time.
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Vivo V60 is beyond my budget.

QUOTE(nelson969 @ Sep 16 2025, 01:00 AM)
> I also can't use CIMB OCTO because my Vivo V9 doesn't support Android 10 and above. Should i switch to another bank like Maybank without buying new phone?
it is time, please change phone, the world need phone to do anything like china future cyberpunk chongqing, everything qr code, money transfer, even do transaction also need go thru phone, the world changed since around 2010 when the MSOS sms appear
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I can create a new Maybank account since MAE doesn't require Android 10 or above without changing my Vivo V9.

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I can create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't require android 10 or above. This way, I can keep CIMB for saving larger amounts of money without much spending and use Maybank for online transactions. Is this a good idea?

Redmi A5 is too low spec for me. how about Redmi Note 14 5G within my budget?
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not a good idea. very soon all banks will stop support older android. you will have to replace eventually.
thus, instead of repair at 150,
might as well buy a rm300 phone. later when you change other phone, at least the rm300 phone still usable

go ahead with RN14 5G. its a good phone with decent price.
if possible, go for RN 15 (with android 15)

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It wont be long until MAE will require at least android 9. I dont think it worth it to repair a 7 years phone, and u r taking a risk on the quality of parts/repair work as well.
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MAE already required to have minimum Android 9 OS..... Recommend is Android 13
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 16 2025, 01:45 AM)
Do you have a source confirming that MAE will require Android 10 or above in the future? My Vivo V9 is still usable and it just has a screen problem.
The link you gave me is not for Redmi Note 15.
Vivo V60 is beyond my budget.
I can create a new Maybank account since MAE doesn't require Android 10 or above without changing my Vivo V9.
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Thats because the Note isn't too much different than the regular 15. The Note 15 has AI image manipulation. You need that?
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I have own or use any China phone before. I don't know. Can you even get pure android on any China phones.
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Xiaomi/Redmi has global rom which is not the same as the Chinese rom version sold inside China. The global rom version doesn't come with Chinese apps (or alot less of them) and google play is standard.
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If you want a pure Android phone, isn’t a Google Pixel good for that?
Redmi Note 15 has a curved screen and i don’t like it. I think I'll choose to replace my Vivo V9 screen since it's still usable.

I'll also create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't require android 10 or above. This way, I can keep CIMB for saving larger amounts of money without much spending and use Maybank for online transactions. Is this a good idea?
It's not about being poor. Even if i had the money, I wouldn't spend it mindlessly.
I don’t think it is a waste of time for my Vivo V9. I think I'll choose to replace my Vivo V9 screen since it's still usable.

I can create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't require android 10 or above. This way, I can keep CIMB for saving larger amounts of money without much spending and use Maybank for online transactions. Is this a good idea?

Redmi A5 is too low spec for me. how about Redmi Note 14 5G within my budget?
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what makes you so confident Maybank won't upgrade their apps and require user to upgrade to hp that use Android 10 and above? whistling.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif

other banks are doing it occasionally

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you wanna buy Redmi Note 14 5G just buy lah, no need our validation what

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QUOTE(atilla @ Sep 16 2025, 12:17 PM)
Xiaomi/Redmi has global rom which is not the same as the Chinese rom version sold inside China. The global rom version doesn't come with Chinese apps (or alot less of them) and google play is standard.
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QUOTE(atilla @ Sep 16 2025, 12:17 PM)
Xiaomi/Redmi has global rom which is not the same as the Chinese rom version sold inside China. The global rom version doesn't come with Chinese apps (or alot less of them) and google play is standard.
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long time ago i try it on windows phone but not a fan of it, the animation live feeds wont drain the battery meh
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If you want a pure Android phone, isn’t a Google Pixel good for that?
Redmi Note 15 has a curved screen and i don’t like it. I think I'll choose to replace my Vivo V9 screen since it's still usable.

I'll also create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't require android 10 or above. This way, I can keep CIMB for saving larger amounts of money without much spending and use Maybank for online transactions. Is this a good idea?
It's not about being poor. Even if i had the money, I wouldn't spend it mindlessly.
I don’t think it is a waste of time for my Vivo V9. I think I'll choose to replace my Vivo V9 screen since it's still usable.

I can create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't require android 10 or above. This way, I can keep CIMB for saving larger amounts of money without much spending and use Maybank for online transactions. Is this a good idea?

Redmi A5 is too low spec for me. how about Redmi Note 14 5G within my budget?
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how much is the replacement? basically not a good idea if you intend to use banking apps on this phone. it may last you only a while before the apps got updated and required newer android version to function.

security wise, you are on your own as well, android 9 is missing a lot of security feature that leave you venerable to malware or malicious apps acesss.

if you just want to keep this phone as you are "happy" using it. by all means, go fix the screen and use for basic stuff like whatapps and light browsing or use facebook apps etc.

not recommended for banking usage, even via browser.
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QUOTE(brkli @ Sep 16 2025, 01:20 PM)
how much is the replacement? basically not a good idea if you intend to use banking apps on this phone. it may last you only a while before the apps got updated and required newer android version to function.

security wise, you are on your own as well, android 9 is missing a lot of security feature that leave you venerable to malware or malicious apps acesss.

if you just want to keep this phone as you are "happy" using it. by all means, go fix the screen and use for basic stuff like whatapps and light browsing or use facebook apps etc.

not recommended for banking usage, even via browser.
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that's what I said earlier, but I think he is being penny wise pound foolish in this situation.

hp is part of our modern life now, spending around rm1K for a good mid spec phone every 3-4 years is a norm these days . even if you save rm240 per year which translate to rm 20 per month saving, which is less than rm1 per day. you can actually setup a moneybox for that.
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MAE already required to have minimum Android 9 OS..... Recommend is Android 13
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QUOTE(netmatrix @ Sep 16 2025, 11:30 AM)
Thats because the Note isn't too much different than the regular 15. The Note 15 has AI image manipulation. You need that?
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Do you know how much the Redmi Note 15 5G costs? i think it is expensive since it is a recent release. Moreover, i don’t like the curved screen. What is AI image manipulation? I'm not much of an image enthusiast.

QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Sep 16 2025, 12:27 PM)
bro

what makes you so confident Maybank won't upgrade their apps and require user to upgrade to hp that use Android 10 and above?  whistling.gif  whistling.gif  whistling.gif

other banks are doing it occasionally

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you wanna buy Redmi Note 14 5G just buy lah, no need our validation what
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QUOTE(brkli @ Sep 16 2025, 01:20 PM)
how much is the replacement? basically not a good idea if you intend to use banking apps on this phone. it may last you only a while before the apps got updated and required newer android version to function.

security wise, you are on your own as well, android 9 is missing a lot of security feature that leave you venerable to malware or malicious apps acesss.

if you just want to keep this phone as you are "happy" using it. by all means, go fix the screen and use for basic stuff like whatapps and light browsing or use facebook apps etc.

not recommended for banking usage, even via browser.
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The screen replacement costs RM150. I can log into my CIMB account using the outdated version of CIMB OCTO even though I can't update to the latest version. I haven't tried online transactions with it for a long time. Do you think i can still receive SecureTAC notifications after performing an online transaction using the outdated version of CIMB OCTO?
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Got my answer. It's hyper OSAttached Image
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Do you know which other banks require Android 10 or above?

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sooner or later maybank will upgrade the requirement to Android 10 and above, that's for sure. by that time u need to fork more $ to upgrade your hp

MyPB by Public Bank - Requires Android 11 and up
UOB TMRW Malaysia - Requires Android 11 and up
OCBC Malaysia - Requires Android 10 and up
HLB Connect Mobile Banking App - Requires Android 10 and up
CIMB OCTO MY - Requires Android 10 and up

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The screen replacement costs RM150. I can log into my CIMB account using the outdated version of CIMB OCTO even though I can't update to the latest version. I haven't tried online transactions with it for a long time. Do you think i can still receive SecureTAC notifications after performing an online transaction using the outdated version of CIMB OCTO?
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 16 2025, 02:30 PM)
Do you have a source that says MAE recommends Android 13?
Do you know how much the Redmi Note 15 5G costs? i think it is expensive since it is a recent release. Moreover, i don’t like the curved screen. What is AI image manipulation? I'm not much of an image enthusiast.
Do you know which other banks require Android 10 or above?
The screen replacement costs RM150. I can log into my CIMB account using the outdated version of CIMB OCTO even though I can't update to the latest version. I haven't tried online transactions with it for a long time. Do you think i can still receive SecureTAC notifications after performing an online transaction using the outdated version of CIMB OCTO?
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Thats why i pointed to Redmi 15. Because the note really does not differ much at all from the regular one. You also need to pay a few hundred more for few mm increase of screen size and fast charging. Redmi 15 seems to be much more good value than note now because of this. Note used to have better processor and all. But because the specs are already peaked between these 2 models than opting for the cheaper one is no brainer.
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The screen replacement costs RM150. I can log into my CIMB account using the outdated version of CIMB OCTO even though I can't update to the latest version. I haven't tried online transactions with it for a long time. Do you think i can still receive SecureTAC notifications after performing an online transaction using the outdated version of CIMB OCTO?
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It is hard to say. once the bank enforce the new apps, they will likely block you out. i.e prevent login or maybe not able to open the app anymore until you update. but you can't update due OS no longer supported by the apps.

if i were you, i will just get a budget Samsung A07 (or previous model A06) as replacement, at least Samsung side promises 6 years/iteration OS update, which can bring you quite far. you can get it online during sales like 11.11 or 12.12 which can get is even cheaper. spending RM500+ on this is way better return than your RM150 replacement for the screen. you still have warranty and future proof, while your RM150 provide only new screen with no guarantee of anything else.
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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Sep 16 2025, 03:29 PM)
sooner or later maybank will upgrade the requirement to Android 10 and above, that's for sure. by that time u need to fork more $ to upgrade your hp

MyPB by Public Bank - Requires Android 11 and up
UOB TMRW Malaysia - Requires Android 11 and up
OCBC Malaysia - Requires Android 10 and up
HLB Connect Mobile Banking App - Requires Android 10 and up
CIMB OCTO MY - Requires Android 10 and up
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Why Maybank still dont want to up MAE Android version requirement? Does that mean MAE is not secure at all currently?

QUOTE(netmatrix @ Sep 16 2025, 03:34 PM)
Thats why i pointed to Redmi 15. Because the note really does not differ much at all from the regular one. You also need to pay a few hundred more for few mm increase of screen size and fast charging. Redmi 15 seems to be much more good value than note now because of this. Note used to have better processor and all. But because the specs are already peaked between these 2 models than opting for the cheaper one is no brainer.
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As i mentioned before, Redmi 15 has a big size, thick bezels, no headphone jack, no stereo speakers, no SD card slot, can't upgrade from android 15 to higher version (not sure), etc. and I don’t like it. I prefer design and comfort over performance.

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https://www.maybank2u.com.my/maybank2u/mala...ser-update.page

But don't worries...

Minimum is still Android 9 for MAE to operate 😀
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Do you have a source confirming that MAE will require Android 10 or above in the future? My Vivo V9 is still usable and it just has a screen problem.
The link you gave me is not for Redmi Note 15.
Vivo V60 is beyond my budget.
I can create a new Maybank account since MAE doesn't require Android 10 or above without changing my Vivo V9.
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Stupid, stupid decision. Save RM100-200 but open yourself to risk of hacking when the security updates run out. Banks require you to update not because they pakat with phone company to sell you new phone.


Buy new phone that have the longest security updates support if you want to save money. A new Samsung for example ÷ 6 years is still much cheaper than new redmi ÷ 4 years of support
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Why Maybank still dont want to up MAE Android version requirement? Does that mean MAE is not secure at all currently?

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https://www.reddit.com/r/malaysia/comments/..._the_span_of_2/
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Thats why i pointed to Redmi 15. Because the note really does not differ much at all from the regular one. You also need to pay a few hundred more for few mm increase of screen size and fast charging. Redmi 15 seems to be much more good value than note now because of this. Note used to have better processor and all. But because the specs are already peaked between these 2 models than opting for the cheaper one is no brainer.
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Redmi 15 with SD 6s Gen 3 is a good choice actually


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QUOTE(Gargamel_gibson @ Sep 16 2025, 03:50 PM)
Stupid, stupid decision. Save RM100-200 but open yourself to risk of hacking when the security updates run out. Banks require you to update not because they pakat with phone company to sell you new phone.
Buy new phone that have the longest security updates support if you want to save money. A new Samsung for example ÷ 6 years is still much cheaper than new redmi ÷ 4 years of support
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for TS budget, I think this one also OK


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.....how did cleaning screen ended up like that lmao

Just get a budget midrange phone will do
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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Sep 16 2025, 03:50 PM)
https://www.maybank2u.com.my/maybank2u/mala...ser-update.page

But don't worries...

Minimum is still Android 9 for MAE to operate 😀
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I saw on the webpage that the recommended OS version is Android 13 not Android 9.

QUOTE(Gargamel_gibson @ Sep 16 2025, 03:50 PM)
Stupid, stupid decision. Save RM100-200 but open yourself to risk of hacking when the security updates run out. Banks require you to update not because they pakat with phone company to sell you new phone.
Buy new phone that have the longest security updates support if you want to save money. A new Samsung for example ÷ 6 years is still much cheaper than new redmi ÷ 4 years of support
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So having more Android OS updates is more important than design, comfort, and performance?

QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Sep 16 2025, 03:54 PM)
for TS budget, I think this one also OK


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I checked that A17 has 6 major Android OS upgrades compared to Redmi Note 14 5G which has only 2. Does that mean i should choose A17? But i don’t like the notch and bezel design.

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.....how did cleaning screen ended up like that lmao

Just get a budget midrange phone will do
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I saw on the webpage that the recommended OS version is Android 13 not Android 9.
So having more Android OS updates is more important than design, comfort, and performance?
I checked that A17 has 6 major Android OS upgrades compared to Redmi Note 14 5G which has only 2. Does that mean i should choose A17? But i don’t like the notch and bezel design.
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depend on you. if you intend to use this for a long time and want to be able to continue received apps update, then yes. as most apps will not conitnue to develop for older OS.

but if you change new phone like every 2 years, then no difference really..

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depend on you. if you intend to use this for a long time and want to be able to continue received apps update, then yes. as most apps will not conitnue to develop for older OS.

but if you change new phone like every 2 years, then no difference really..
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If I buy Redmi Note 14 5G, the Android OS updates will last until 2029 so I can use it for about four years. Where should I buy it? From a Xiaomi authorized store or a reputable multi brand phone store offering a RM100 discount from a recent promotion?

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Risky to leave your bank apps Fon at the repair shops. Why not just buy new, last night 15th on Shopee so many Fons on discount.
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If I buy Redmi Note 14 5G, the Android OS updates will last until 2029 so I can use it for about four years. Where should I buy it? From a Xiaomi authorized store or a reputable multi brand phone store offering a RM100 discount from a recent promotion?
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maybe it can last that long if u dont spray it cool2.gif

any shop will do

actually u can get it for almost foc but u gotta make some homework on it
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maybe it can last that long if u dont spray it  cool2.gif

any shop will do

actually u can get it for almost foc but u gotta make some homework on it
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Cannot lah aifon. Everything cannot do. I need freedom on my phone. Aifon extremely restricted n the least productive phone. You just go count how many clicks just to faking delete one SMS! Wtf!

HMD was producing Nokia phones for almost ten years. Now people know them, they are producing phones under their own brand.

HMD human mobility devices is from Finland also. They had one XR Nokia phone made in Europe, Romania to be exact.

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I don’t want a 720p phone. How about Redmi Note 14 5G?
The repair costs around RM150. Will the technician install an unknown device to track my phone usage during the 30 minute repair? Does such technology exist?
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Phones nowadays have a maintenance mode to protect user privacy and to ensure your apps/storage data cannot be changed. The servicing technician only have access to stock apps or profile and any changes will be deleted when you log in later. Iphone/Samsungs and some Chinese brands have this function now. Samsung was the first to roll out this function a few years ago.

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I sprayed screen cleaner on my Vivo V9 screen and wiped it with a microfiber cloth. The next day, it started showing a ghost effect, then vertical lines, and eventually change its color. Which one should i choose: sending it to a technician for repair or buying a new Redmi Note 14 5G (within my budget)? I'm worried the technician might do something suspicious to my Vivo V9 during around the repair which takes about 30 minutes and costs around RM150. I also can't use CIMB OCTO because my Vivo V9 doesn't support Android 10 and above. Should i switch to another bank like Maybank without buying new phone?
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buy new phone please
a decent mid-spec phone doesnt cost you a bank

RM1000-RM2000 can get very good spec phone already, that can tahan 2 years.
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