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Can't use "ho." application

A friend got it's /e/ device from /e/'s store. He recieved it yesterday (in Italia). Samsung Galaxy S9.

Summary

He can't use "ho." application

  • The device is unusable
  • The bug is the source of a data loss or a big waste of time
  • The bug concerns a third party app
  • The bug concerns security
  • The bug concerns privacy

The problem

Steps to reproduce My friend Download "ho." from apps store. When he starts it, the application open a web browser on Google playstore. In the GPlayStore with a warning telling that there is no device bound to this Google Account.

When clicking on install a new white webview is opened and nothing happened.

Technical informations

A e.email account is registered in the phone A Gmail account is also registered and mail, etc. works well

In the microG settings, when he try add a google account, either its password or its mail aren't recognize (but they work with device's account or in web browser)

I reproduced successfully the situation on a S7 with last version.

Solutions

  • Install the app via Aurora store (it looks like it works)

  • up to you

Possible fixes