Is it possible to link an account to the Huawei service? What is a phone account and why is it needed? They say Huawei is leaking your information
After purchasing a new Android device, resetting the settings or reinstalling the system, many phone users ask themselves:
How do I create an account on my phone to be able to take advantage of the additional benefits that Google provides to registered users?
What opportunities does registering with Google provide, and whether you need to create a profile at all, this article will tell you.
Why create an account on your phone?
Registering with Google allows you to use additional features in the Android system, such as:
- Mailbox.
- Saving and managing files in Google Drive.
- Sync information from your phone and transfer it to another device, including contacts and email messages.
In addition, creating a profile on an Android phone allows you to log in to third-party resources that use the Google API.
Are we creating a Google account?
Before creating a profile, make sure that your phone has access to the Internet; without it, registration cannot be carried out.
After that, open the “settings” menu and find the “accounts” submenu.
Click “Add account” and select “Google” in the menu that opens.
We indicate your data, first and last name, this can be done in Russian or English.
Please note that by default these will appear in your email recipients' emails as sender information.
You can change the data later in the Google service settings on the website or on your phone.
Now you need to come up with a combination of characters for your profile; you should use only Latin characters, dots or dashes.
Come up with a combination that you can easily remember and also that you like, for example, your first and last name, separating them with a dot, etc.
After a short wait, during which Google will check whether the login you created is available, you will be offered one of the options:
- Come up with a new login, since the one specified is already used by someone.
Advice! In order not to go through login options a large number of times, use original combinations of symbols. Please note that usersGooglealready hundreds of millions, and the chance that the combination of symbols you came up with is already in use is very high. Use numbers along with letters in various combinations to make your login more unique.
When your original login is found, come up with a unique password and enter it in the appropriate field.
The password must consist of Latin characters and numbers. The more complex the password, the more secure your profile will be.
Try not to specify a too short password, alternate letters with numbers and use different letter cases.
We repeat the password again to make sure that you remember it well, and click the “next” arrow.
You will then be prompted to configure your password recovery options.
You can skip this step, but it is better to take a little time and protect yourself from losing your password and the risk of losing all your data due to simple forgetfulness. Click “configure settings”.
We accept the company's terms of use and privacy policy.
In the next step, you may need to enter characters to protect against automatic registration. Type the letters and click the “next” arrow.
After exchanging data with the server, the installation program will prompt you to set up payment details.
It should be noted that payments through Google services are quite secure.
However, after linking the card, there is a risk of accidentally paying for content that will be offered to you by advertising banners in programs and the browser.
To avoid an unpleasant situation, it is better to skip this step. Moreover, you can always return to it later. Click “no, thanks.”
The next step is to mark the information that you would like to transfer from the data storage to the new device.
Since you need to create a new profile, there is nothing to synchronize yet, so just click the “next” arrow.
Now the account creation on your Android phone is complete.
You can freely use Google services, synchronize contacts, mail and data, and take advantage of other benefits of being a registered Google user.
These instructions are suitable for all Android devices, including allowing you to create a profile on Samsung phones and tablets.
Write down your username and password for your profile on a sheet of paper in a place where it cannot fall into the hands of strangers.
If necessary, you can restore all your data to a new device or when you reset the Android operating system to factory settings.
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If Russian-speaking users mostly laugh at the name Huawei, then in the USA smartphones of this Chinese brand are simply they hate it fiercely.
And for good reason: too often the words “hacking”, “backdoor”, “drain” and “Huawei” end up in the same sentence. It's time to finally figure out why these Chinese smartphones and other technology cannot be trusted.
US intelligence agrees: Huawei is not needed
US citizens should not use Huawei products and services, the heads of six major US intelligence agencies say. At the same time, ZTE also got it.
FBI Director Chris Wry personally drew attention to the problems. He emphasized that the government " deeply concerned about the risks to any company or organization gaining a foothold in our telecommunications networks " And he admitted that the Chinese could steal and change information from smartphones and other Huawei devices.
US intelligence has long been wary of Huawei. The company, which was founded by a former engineer with ties to the People's Liberation Army of China, is being called "an effective arm of the Chinese government" by US politicians.
The Chinese manufacturer is regularly reminded of the story of 2012. Then the House Intelligence Committee presented a report saying that Huawei and ZTE pose a threat to US national security.
Former head of the CIA and NSA Mike Hayden said in 2013 that there is real evidence of espionage by Huawei. Hayden emphasized that the company “ shared with the Chinese authorities all the details of the telecommunications networks in the construction of which she participated ».
Of course, Hayden at that time served as director of Motorola Solutions, which is trying to compete with Huawei. But it is unlikely that he would present facts without evidence.
We also recall that in the United States, since 2014, there has been a ban on the sale of Huawei equipment under government contracts. Naturally, this created problems in the consumer electronics market.
AT&T refused to sell top-end Huawei Mate 10 Pro
Huawei is the third-largest smartphone maker, and AT&T is one of the largest US carriers. And the operator must have a really serious reason to refuse to sell the latest Huawei Mate 10 Pro.
An initiative group of American legislators suspected Chinese smartphones Huawei Mate 10 of spying on users. Experts sent a corresponding letter to the US Federal Communications Commission. They are convinced: Huawei is collaborating with a Chinese television company and the country’s intelligence services. In addition, activists accused Huawei of ignoring intellectual property rights.
It is believed that the communications commission put pressure on AT&T. If the operator had agreed to a deal with Huawei, the position of the Chinese company in the United States would have been strengthened. It could get to the point where American officials would be forced to use Huawei. And this is nonsense, according to the US authorities.
They say Huawei is leaking your information
A Kryptowire security specialist bought a BLU R1 HD smartphone on vacation and noticed that the device was exhibiting suspicious network activity. It turned out that the smartphone collects data and transmits it to Chinese servers bigdata.adups.com, bigdata.adsunflower.com, bigdata.adfuture.cn and bigdata.advmob.cn, owned by Shanghai Adups Technology Company, better known as Adups.
The problem turned out to be in the software update system over the air (FOTA, Firmware Over The Air). The smartphone collected data that made it possible to identify the user, track his geolocation, call log, SMS text, find out IMSI, IMEI, and a list of installed applications. Every 72 hours he uploaded information to the Adups server. In addition, FOTA made it possible to download, install and delete applications without the user’s knowledge, and update firmware without his consent.
It is known that Huawei also used Adups solutions. The Chinese giant, of course, immediately disowned all accusations: they say, “ The company listed has never been listed as a trusted supplier and we have never done any business with it " And Adups themselves said that, they say, it just happens “ a private company made a mistake " Everyone, of course, nodded and believed it.
The Debloater program allows you to check whether your smartphone is leaking data through Adups FOTA.
Install, launch, connect your Android smartphone in USB debugging mode, click Read Device Packages. If the list contains the packages com.adups.fota and com.adups.fota.sysoper, you need to mark them and click Apply. After this, the packages will remain in the list, but will be blocked, so they will no longer send your data to dubious servers.
An amateur hacker found a “hole” in Huawei routers
In November, an aspiring hacker under the nickname Nexus Zeta asked for help in creating malware on thematic forums of the darknet. And in December it became known that he had launched a new version of the notorious Mirai botnet called Okiru/Satori.
A hacker exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Huawei HG532 home routers. It is associated with an incorrect implementation of the TR-064 protocol, which is used to automate equipment configuration.
Of course, no one is immune from zero-day vulnerabilities. But for an amateur hacker to use such a hole to create a botnet in a month that affected 285 thousand active devices... You need to be able to do this!
How do they treat Huawei in other countries?
British intelligence also suspected Huawei of espionage. The GCHQ intelligence agency decided to strengthen oversight of the manufacturer in 2013 and even created its own unit within the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Center (HCSEC).
The British feared that Huawei's equipment posed a threat to national security. GCHQ experts took advantage of their position to examine Huawei mobile devices and broadband networks. They didn’t find anything (at least they didn’t say so loudly). But somehow there is too much attention to the “white and fluffy” company.
There is a lot to dislike about Huawei in India too. Here, the Chinese hacked several mobile towers of BSNL in Andhra Pradesh in 2014. A government investigation was conducted into this matter, but they also failed to bring Huawei to justice.
Experts linked the hack to the fact that two years earlier, BSNL held a tender for $10.15 million to expand its network. It was won by ZTE, Huawei's first competitor in this market. Huawei decided to take revenge.
However, the NSA is not telling us something...
The agency itself could have introduced backdoors into Huawei software. Former NSA and CIA employee Edward Snowden provided evidence of the Shotgiant hacker attack. As part of it, agents gained access to the source code repositories of the Chinese company.
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New smartphone users often wonder what a phone account is.
And some people do not immediately realize that a registered profile makes it convenient and quick to use a number of functions.
What is this?
To put it simply, account – smartphone user account . For example, for Android it is .With its help, personal data about the owner of the mobile device is saved.
All gadget data is synchronized on Google servers, which makes it possible to restore lost data if the smartphone software fails or is lost.
In addition, using the created data profile, access to various applications and mobile services that can be installed on the device is provided.
When you turn on a new Android phone, you are prompted to create an account. You can register a new one or use an existing one, if there is one.
Keep in mind that without creating an account, you will not be able to use most Google services.
Thus, to make full use of the resources of your device, it is advisable to register a Gmail email, the login and password of which are used to log in on your smartphone.
Why do you need an account on your device?
- Having figured out what an account is in a gadget, you need to set the desired settings. For example, you can put contacts with Google.
This will prevent data loss in the future. And all synchronized contacts are available on your smartphone offline.
- To use, you must also connect your registered profile.
To make purchases in the market, you will need to link your payment card number.
After making a purchase, you can cancel the purchase within 15 minutes.
It is worth noting that you only need to buy any product from the market once from your profile in order to get free access to it when you change your mobile device.
As you can see, for devices running on the Android platform, having a Google profile is mandatory.
This will expand the capabilities of the gadget and greatly simplify working with it.
Smartphones based on the Android operating system are linked to a Google account. Thanks to this, users are identified and data is synchronized. It is often observed that some users manage to do without binding, losing many of the features provided by the Android operating system. How to create an account on your phone and take advantage of all the advantages and advanced functionality of this OS?
What is an account and how to create one
When we install Windows on our computer, we create accounts for one or more users so that each of them can customize the operating system to their liking. As for the Android operating system, it is designed differently, and each device is personal. And in order to remember the personalization parameters, Google accounts are used. What are the capabilities of a Google account?
- Synchronization of contacts with Google cloud service;
- Saving application settings;
- Creating conditions for migration with your data and contacts to other mobile devices;
- Saving browser history and saving bookmarks;
- Saving information about installed applications;
- Identification in Google services – Youtube, Disk, Play Movies, Play Press, Play Music and many others;
- Identification in the Google+ social network.
Google account is also used to identify players in “Play Games” - an excellent opportunity to save your achievements in your account. If the user changes his smartphone or tablet, it can migrate to a new device with almost all of its data– with mail, photos, videos, contacts and other information. Much of this is stored in cloud services, which ensures that free space is saved on smartphones and tablets.
The most interesting feature is saving the phone book. Previously, we had to transfer contacts almost manually, copying not only names, but also additional data fields. As a result, the transfer took hours and sometimes days.
There were also programs for synchronization, but they did not allow transfer between phones of different brands. Today, when most devices run on the Android operating system, transferring contacts takes just a minute as they are stored on Google servers.
How to create an account on an Android phone
To create an account on an Android phone or tablet, you can use your phone or computer. If you chose to register from a computer, go to the Google website, click on the “Login” menu and proceed to create a new account. The following data is indicated here:
- Login and password;
- First and last name;
- Date of birth;
- Mobile phone;
- Country;
- Spare email address.
Mail and telephone are used in the future to restore access to the account in case of loss of the password. After registration, the user receives an account in the form of an email address in the gmail.com domain, for example, [email protected]. As soon as your Google account is ready, you need to add it to your smartphone.
If you want to register an account via a smartphone or tablet, turn on the device, go to “Settings - Accounts” and click on the line with the Google icon. Next, the system will prompt you to create a new account or enter the details of an existing account. We choose to create a new one and proceed to registration by analogy with the above instructions.
If you purchased a new smartphone or tablet, you can create a new account when you start the device, after first connecting it to the Internet.
After you link your device to your Google account, all services and email will automatically be linked to this account (it has the same address as the account itself). And by setting up data and phone book synchronization, you will ensure that all your files and contacts are securely stored in Google cloud storage.
If you're tired of your operator
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Registration and login
How to register?
Click on the registration button. Through the tabs above the form, select whether you will register an account using a phone number or email, this will be your login. Fill out all fields and check your details. Click the "Register" button and wait for an email with a link to confirm your registration. Be sure to follow the link in the email to activate your account.
I already had an account on a previous platform, how do I log in?
Through the “Forgot password” function
Click the “Login” button, enter your old login (e-mail or phone number) and click the “Forgot password” button - you will receive a new password with which you can log in to your new account.
Login via SMS message
If your account is registered to a phone number, then you can also log in via SMS message without using a password.
1. Click on the SMS login icon above the “Login” button.
2. Enter the phone number to which your account is registered, the confirmation code and click the “Code” button to receive the code via SMS.
If the SMS does not arrive immediately, click on the “Code” button again.
3. Enter the received code and click the “Login” button.
How to change your password if you can't log into your account?
Click the "Forgot Password" button on the login page. On the page that opens, enter your login and confirmation code, then follow the instructions on the site.
How to change the password in your account?
Log in to your personal account. Go to the “Account” tab, on the page that opens, select the “Settings” tab. Click the “Change” button next to the “Change Password” item, then follow the instructions.
Why can't I log in with my password?
1. We operate several servers, and when you log in again, you may end up on different servers. If your browser retains your previous login information, clear your browser cache and try logging in again. Sometimes it may be necessary to delete cookies.
2. Check that the login is entered correctly - check whether the login is your e-mail or phone number.
Update your registration with your old login by creating a new password.
If you are unable to register, log into your account or change your password, please send your login and name, a screenshot of the error, as well as the time and date of login/registration/password change attempts to our support email. [email protected] or online chat on the website.
Payment Process:
How secure is the payment system on your site? Can you trust her with your credit card information?
We use the Sberbank payment system, which means that financial transactions are carried out through the Sberbank payment system using 3DSecure technology - cardholder authentication technology carried out in accordance with the international standards Verified by Visa, MasterCard SecureCode and the national payment system Mir Accept.
How to place an order?
You select a product, click the order button and fill out your address, zip code and phone number. It is very important to provide the correct postal code to avoid delays in delivery of your order. Then you need to click the “Pay Now” button - From this moment the order is reserved for you. You can pay for your order within 24 hours.
What are the payment processing times?
The payment is credited to the company's current account after it is debited from your card, as well as processed by Sberbank.
I placed an order, how long does it take to pay?
The order can be paid within 24 hours.
If payment is not received after 24 hours, the order will be automatically canceled.
If money has been debited from my account, but I have not received a payment notification from the store, what should I do?
- If there are a large number of orders received at the same time, there is a possibility of delays in notifications. Typically they should arrive within 24 hours.
- There may also be delays and disruptions in the operation of terminals between Sberbank and our order accounting system.
- If your personal account does not display the “Paid” status after 24-48 hours, and the money has been debited from your account, contact the hotline operator and describe the situation, providing the hotline with the payment number (letter from Sberbank) and order number ( letter from Huawei). The operator will transfer your data to the financial department and the order accounting service, and will also notify you about the status of the order.
I paid for the order, but I did not receive a receipt in the mail. What to do?
Most likely, the check ended up in the Spam folder. First of all, you need to check your email. If you did not receive a letter with a check by mail, check the information provided in your Personal Account; there may have been an error in the e-mail. If the email address was written correctly, we advise you to contact the hotline to send the check again.
I paid the order to the courier, can I receive a receipt by mail?
Unfortunately, in this case, the receipt is provided by the courier company, and Huawei has no right to provide you with a receipt for the purchase. The company can provide you with a delivery note, as well as an invoice for the purchase made when you contact the hotline, but we still advise you to keep the receipt provided by the courier.
Why was the order canceled even though I paid for it?
If the order cancellation status is displayed in your personal account, but you did not cancel the order, check with the hotline operator for the reason for the cancellation (this may be a failure in the order accounting system or insufficient quantity of goods in the warehouse). If you have already paid for the order, the operator will make a request to update the status to the “Paid” state and your order will be processed further as normal. This process may take from 1 to 3 days.
Order cancellation and return
You placed an order during a promotion, in which case shipment and delivery may be delayed by 2-3 days
You placed an order after 16:00, and the warehouse did not have time to pack and ship it
How to change the delivery address or contact phone number?
- The delivery address, date and time can be changed using the link from the SMS message from DPD.
- The delivery address, date and time can be changed by calling the UPS contact center https://www.ups.com/ru/ru/
- If the address or contact phone change feature is not available from the shipping company, please contact your HUAWEI hotline operator.
How to change delivery time?
If for some reason you cannot accept the order at the delivery address, you must notify the transport company with a request to hold the goods in the warehouse or change the delivery address to another
How much does delivery cost?
- Delivery for orders over 10,000 rubles in our store is free.
- If you are returning an item for personal reasons, shipping costs will be deducted from the cost of the item being returned.
- Delivery costs vary depending on the city and are added to the order after specifying the address. You can request information by email [email protected] or by calling the hotline
I was away from home and missed a delivery, what should I do?
Contact the operator of your chosen delivery service in order to agree on a new delivery time. In addition, within 24 hours the courier service operator must call and agree with you on a new delivery time
How to track your order after payment?
The fastest way is to use the number that the transport company sent you via SMS and use it to track the delivery on the carrier’s website
Delivery stages are indicated in your personal account. If for some reason the stages are not updated for a long time, you can call the hotline and find out the status of the shipment, as well as request a delivery number or invoice
Where can I find the delivery number or invoice number?
If your order has already been shipped, it is assigned a delivery number by which you can track its status. The number comes via SMS and e-mail; if it was not specified, you can request it from the hotline operator