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OptionOfTyesterday at 9:49 PM1 replyview on HN

Isn't it the case that disabling 2G on its own is enough to block these issues?

Like the notifications are nice, but they're not a Allow / Deny popup. When you get the popup your data could've been intercepted.


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wiredpancakeyesterday at 10:10 PM

Potentially, although my phone only has the following options when selecting what "Network Mode" to use:

- 5G/4G/3G/2G (Auto Connect) - 4G/3G/2G (Auto Connect) - 3G/2G (Auto Connect) - 3G Only

Flagship Samsung from the last 3 years. I have to expose myself to 2G, despite no 2G towers being active in my country. We don't even have 3G anymore either.