(Repost) 9 Major Flaws of Android

Counting the Nine Major Flaws of the Android System: Frequent Bugs! It can be said that the Android system has been widely recognized in the market. However, does recognition prove that Google has made the Android system flawless? I don't think so. Since I started working as an editor in the mobile channel, I have used dozens of Android phones, so I arguably have the authority to evaluate the Android system. Today, I will list some of the major weaknesses of the Android system, hoping to discuss them with other enthusiasts.

1. Android phones leak information Severely in the information age Let's start with the common problems of all Android versions. The most disgraceful issue for users is that the recent Wall Street Journal in the U.S. hired two security analysts and found that Google's Android phones and Apple iPhones automatically collect users' location information and send this private information back to the two companies. The investigation found that HTC phones using the Android system can automatically collect the user's name, location, nearby Wi-Fi signal strength, and a unique device ID every few seconds, and send this information to Google multiple times per hour.

2. No support for alarms when powered off Highly contrary to user needs Next is something that nearly all users have already gotten used to: no matter how many times Google updates the system, it simply does not support alarms while powered off. Many Android phone users today switched to it from the Symbian system, including myself. How many of those users liked turning off their phones while sleeping and ended up cursing loudly because of this Android system flaw? Some may say that iPhone 4 and Microsoft systems also don't support alarms while powered off. That's true, but Symbian phones support it, MTK chipset phones support it, Spreadtrum chipset phones support it—so what reason is there not to support it! If this reason is still not enough to wake you up, I will tell you that the Lenovo LePhone, which is also based on Android, supports it! If Lenovo can handle it, why can't Google? Is it a lack of capability, or have they never truly considered user needs?

3. Automatically disconnecting calls after dialing Frequent call bugs The basic function of a phone is communication. Regardless of how advanced technology becomes, this is indisputable. However, the Android system has problems even in its most basic calling functionality.One issue that many forum users have reported is that Android phones often encounter this frustrating situation during dial-up calls. After dialing, the call is automatically disconnected by the system before being connected. Moreover, this is not a problem with a specific Android phone but a common issue with many Android devices.\

4. High hardware requirements increase manufacturing costs. Recently, various phones with high-frequency processors and large RAM memory have frequently appeared, offering users an almost spectacular visual experience. It can be said that Google's Android system has played a role in promoting this trend. The reason is simple: Android phones have high hardware requirements. How can manufacturers survive in this fiercely competitive era without releasing phones with high hardware standards? However, we can look at it from another perspective: how much do these high-spec phones cost? If you are not born into wealth or your father is not rich, you certainly won't remain calm. Although Google repeatedly claims that the Android system has no strict hardware requirements for phones and only provides suggestions for what specifications manufacturers should use, what would happen if manufacturers do not follow the suggestions and use lower-spec hardware? The outcome is obvious: these phones will be mercilessly eliminated in the competition.

Let me give an example. Android phones have CPUs with frequencies reaching 1.2GHz, and even dual-core phones with the same 1.2GHz frequency have begun to appear. However, Symbian phones have never reached a 1GHz CPU frequency. Does this mean Symbian phones are really that far behind Android phones? Currently, many Symbian phones have processors only at 600MHz and system RAM of 128MB, yet their operating speed is still very smooth. But if it were an Android phone equipped with 600MHz and 128MB RAM, how slow it would run—anyone who has used both clearly understands the difference between the two. As one forum user mentioned, the high cost resulting from the high configuration and hardware of Android phones is ultimately passed on to consumers.\

5. System consumes data in the background; data loss is alarming. According to Google, the biggest advantage of the Android system is its close integration with the internet. Using an Android phone allows users to fully enjoy the benefits of mobile internet.But have you ever thought that this advantage Google prides itself on might one day become a major enemy in the eyes of consumers? Check online records and see how many people complain about Android phones using data usage. The era of using 30MB for a month during Symbian is long gone. Why does Android consume so much data? The reason is simple. Android overemphasizes the immediacy of mobile internet, so many apps sync with the internet. For example, if you open Sina Weibo, all your friends on Weibo will update your information daily in real time, generating traffic. Even if you turn it off (without using Task Manager), the app will automatically update in the background. Renren has a huge number of friends shared daily and software updates in the Android market...... All this traffic is counted on you. Of course, some players will say this is all software-generated traffic. That's right. So let me ask: when Android phones collect user information and send it back to Google, has Google ever paid for the data fees?
6. Severe system power consumption: Android phones have insufficient battery life. Real-time app updates not only waste network data but also result in unnecessary battery loss. On various mobile forums, the most common post is complaining about a phone's insufficient battery life. If this happens on two phones, it means the phone's power management system is flawed. If most Android phones have this issue, we can only blame Google's Android system itself.
7. Frequent crashes Android systems are common. Another frequent bug is the frequent phone crashes. The environments in which crashes occur are diverse: some crash suddenly while running a certain program, some crash while browsing, and some even crash while in standby. Although users report that the frequency of freezing varies, almost all Android phone users have encountered it. Because the Android system is highly open, a large number of phone manufacturers and software developers have rushed in to get a profit. Because Google Market's testing and review mechanisms are not very well-developed, many unstable and even crashing software have been released.In addition, because the system is too open, many netizens and players have created many different versions of ROMs on their own, and the stability and quality of these various ROMs vary, which is also one of the causes of phone crashes. Moreover, for many players who have just started using smartphones, the multitude of ROMs has led to a dizzying variety of Android system versions, making it obvious that they cannot handle them.\ 8. The system has "low intelligence" – the calculator can't calculate. Recently, on major mobile phone forums and Android communities, there has been an astonishing post: many netizens have expressed that the Android system's built-in calculator produces elementary errors. Some of the simplest subtractions on the Android phone's built-in calculator are calculated incorrectly. For example, if you input 14.52 - 14.49 in the Android system's built-in calculator, the correct result should be 0.03, but the calculator displays 0.0299999.\ 9. SMS feature also has bugs – random sending causes annoyance. The SMS bug on Android phones was first exposed by foreign media. This minor bug can cause text messages to be sent randomly without the user's knowledge, resulting in the actual recipient not being the intended target. This bug really frustrates affected users, as the phone's basic communication function has problems, making other advanced features almost useless. However, Google's statements clearly couldn't convince the users. Subsequently, on domestic forum websites, netizens also reported the Android system SMS bug. The descriptions from users were almost identical to those exposed by foreign media, with messages being randomly sent to others during sending. Moreover, some Android phones have been reported to randomly mark already read messages as unread, causing significant frustration for many users. The above is a collection of Android phone system bugs compiled by the editor. All the bugs listed in the article are not specific to any model but apply to all Android system phones. Although some bugs occur with low probability, their authenticity is fully verifiable. Listing these bugs is not intended to attack or belittle the Android system, but given the widespread acceptance of Android, it is necessary for users to understand the system's remaining shortcomings, so that players are aware of the risks they may face when purchasing an Android phone. Except for the Nokia N9, the first item applies to most other models.