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* fixed some typos, credits to MrVideo; though i did not catch everything, don't have the time to be too thorough. but mostly fixing broken youtubes, also removing less credible youtube sources.
*fixed and replaced broken youtube video. Regarding android section, developments change very fast, so certain info and guides for android can quickly become outdated/obsolete. i won't be able to put much time into this section of the FAQ. so double check against what is the latest methods for anything android related.
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Mostly updated Hybrid Backup Sync references (mostly page 7) seeing as the new backup station replacement has finally gone official (non beta).
Also removed Crashplan references because they are no longer interested in servicing normal users. All cloud articles (mostly on page12) referencing crashplan also got edited as well.
Haven't really kept up with the current situation. Did users move to crashplan business and pay twice what they did before with other new terms of service, or did they move to something better which was closer to the previous pricing model?
Maybe this is an over reaction, and the business plan is good still for NAS applications? Cause even $10 is still far better than $50 monthly (which Idrive is trying to gouge users with, and thats only for 10Tb ish i'm told, compared to Crashplan unlimited). Maybe will update in future if i know more about it. Bit busy lately to find out myself.
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Topics covered is all the most important ones like how to root, how to secure android device, battery optimization, app recommendations, how to backup on android, how to modify sound audio with enhancements like viper4arise, etc....
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*major revision of the FAQ megathread in the form of a V2 *credits toxic for making Moogle work harder