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So I didn't actually get rid of the phone. It turns out the Samsung was faulty and I had to return it. The phone was still semi-functional (just couldn't call) and got sometime to use it / get to know it, and i don't like it much. I ended up returning it and kept my huawei. Things didn't calm down and are getting worse, are there any other good replacements with similar features, and not a fortune?

I needed proof that Huawei wasnt spying. My family is being very ignorant about the fact that everyone collects data.

I had hoped this thread would bring me some viable arguing points to discuss with my family. I've been forced to get rid of my amazing honor 6x in exchange for an Galaxy S7 edge. The honor 6x is my favorite phone of the ones I've owned.

http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/14/technology/huawei-intelligence-chiefs/index.html are they actually using my information? (Passwords, texts, credit card number, etc.) should i stop using my Huawei phone? what about for non business use?