FabSwingers.com forum: 24 September Launch of NHS(X) COVID-19 App

By *atEvolution OP Couple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

It's already on test in three areas and will be available for download for the rest of England from 24 September.

Search: 'NHS COVID-19 App'

Read through the FAQ's about Privacy and Data etc.

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A question for you all. . . . If you won't download it, please say why, it would be interesting to hear what your reasons are.

And please can we keep the sniping (whichever side you fall on) out of the answers.

1. Will be you downloading it and using it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lots won't they dont give a fuck about others and don't think they don't have to isolate if nobody knows they have been near people with it.

Its a sign of the times the world is full of so many self orientated people.

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By *atEvolution OP Couple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

"Lots won't they dont give a fuck about others and don't think they don't have to isolate if nobody knows they have been near people with it.

Its a sign of the times the world is full of so many self orientated people."

Will you download and use it?

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"It's already on test in three areas and will be available for download for the rest of England from 24 September.

Search: 'NHS COVID-19 App'

Read through the FAQ's about Privacy and Data etc.

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A question for you all. . . . If you won't download it, please say why, it would be interesting to hear what your reasons are.

And please can we keep the sniping (whichever side you fall on) out of the answers.

1. Will be you downloading it and using it?

Not straight away but yes eventually, after it's ironed out its inevitable teething issues.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Too little too late, our bungling cuntservative government is 4 months behind the EU getting an app up and running. China had one in March. We have the worst death rate per head of population in europe.

Noone is in charge

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Being a tech thicko..what is it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lots won't they dont give a fuck about others and don't think they don't have to isolate if nobody knows they have been near people with it.

Its a sign of the times the world is full of so many self orientated people.

Will you download and use it?

Yes why not im not self obsessed selfish arsehole.

Lets be honest its only the "its all about me" people who won't

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Being a tech thicko..what is it?"

It takes note of other peoples phones with the app that comes close to you. think if it like the winks here then if someone tests positive it informs all the people who were close and winked at them.

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

"It's already on test in three areas and will be available for download for the rest of England from 24 September.

Search: 'NHS COVID-19 App'

Read through the FAQ's about Privacy and Data etc.

__________________________________

A question for you all. . . . If you won't download it, please say why, it would be interesting to hear what your reasons are.

And please can we keep the sniping (whichever side you fall on) out of the answers.

1. Will be you downloading it and using it?

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Do not have a smart phone,I am not alone in this

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Being a tech thicko..what is it?

It takes note of other peoples phones with the app that comes close to you. think if it like the winks here then if someone tests positive it informs all the people who were close and winked at them. "

Cheers..

Thought they had junked it after the IOW trial..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Being a tech thicko..what is it?

It takes note of other peoples phones with the app that comes close to you. think if it like the winks here then if someone tests positive it informs all the people who were close and winked at them.

Cheers..

Thought they had junked it after the IOW trial..

Issues with apples security issues not communicating have been resolved or so they say.

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By *atEvolution OP Couple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

Even if you make a comment, please also say if you will download it or not.

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By *anshee99Woman
over a year ago

all over

Yea i will

Nothing to lose.

Plenty to gain.

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By *ouble_The_DelightCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

I will be downloading it.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

No, I won't be downloading it. Don't feel it's necessary to give a reason.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

Yes I will.

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By *dsindyTV/TS
over a year ago

East Lancashire

No.

Well, not until it has run issue free for a few consecutive weeks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've downloaded the Scottish one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it needs fuck all storage (or when I eventually find out how to get more storage on my phone. No card portals).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I will download it, yes indeed x

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By *hickennchipsWoman
over a year ago

up above the streets and houses

No I will not as I don’t trust the government at all nor the figures, hype.... etc

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By *ikingpairCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge

I already have it, as an NHS volunteer responder I was given the option.

Nothing bad has happened so far...

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Being a tech thicko..what is it?

It takes note of other peoples phones with the app that comes close to you. think if it like the winks here then if someone tests positive it informs all the people who were close and winked at them.

Cheers..

Thought they had junked it after the IOW trial..

the one being trialed on the IOW was the governments own one they were building and realised it didn't work.....

this one coming in has basically been built for various countries as a joint project between apple and google, and then tailored to what the UK government want

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

p.s those that have iphones and are really geeky may nave noticed in the last ios 13.7 update a few days ago a lot of the background stuff for this went on phones, so when the app goes lives all you need to do is download it...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apparently 3,500 new cases today

Yes ill download it, I'd rather know Ive been exposed & attempt to minimise the risk of spreading it further

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By *hickennchipsWoman
over a year ago

up above the streets and houses

"p.s those that have iphones and are really geeky may nave noticed in the last ios 13.7 update a few days ago a lot of the background stuff for this went on phones, so when the app goes lives all you need to do is download it... "

I saw that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's already on test in three areas and will be available for download for the rest of England from 24 September.

Search: 'NHS COVID-19 App'

Read through the FAQ's about Privacy and Data etc.

__________________________________

A question for you all. . . . If you won't download it, please say why, it would be interesting to hear what your reasons are.

And please can we keep the sniping (whichever side you fall on) out of the answers.

1. Will be you downloading it and using it?

Is this a new one. I downloaded the first one. Im afraid I stopped watching the news too depressing. I know what i have to do to stay safe but if this app is better then great news

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Being a tech thicko..what is it?

It takes note of other peoples phones with the app that comes close to you. think if it like the winks here then if someone tests positive it informs all the people who were close and winked at them.

Cheers..

Thought they had junked it after the IOW trial..

Issues with apples security issues not communicating have been resolved or so they say. "

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Being a tech thicko..what is it?

It takes note of other peoples phones with the app that comes close to you. think if it like the winks here then if someone tests positive it informs all the people who were close and winked at them.

Cheers..

Thought they had junked it after the IOW trial..

the one being trialed on the IOW was the governments own one they were building and realised it didn't work.....

this one coming in has basically been built for various countries as a joint project between apple and google, and then tailored to what the UK government want

Cheers Fabio, one might wonder why they just didn't go down that route initially..

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By *oncupiscence73Woman
over a year ago

South

"It's already on test in three areas and will be available for download for the rest of England from 24 September.

Search: 'NHS COVID-19 App'

Read through the FAQ's about Privacy and Data etc.

__________________________________

A question for you all. . . . If you won't download it, please say why, it would be interesting to hear what your reasons are.

And please can we keep the sniping (whichever side you fall on) out of the answers.

1. Will be you downloading it and using it?

Yes

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By *oAnCouple
over a year ago

Streatham

"Even if you make a comment, please also say if you will download it or not.

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Yes - try most things - even sex lol

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By *oncupiscence73Woman
over a year ago

South

"Lots won't they dont give a fuck about others and don't think they don't have to isolate if nobody knows they have been near people with it.

Its a sign of the times the world is full of so many self orientated people.

Will you download and use it?

Yes why not im not self obsessed selfish arsehole.

Lets be honest its only the "its all about me" people who won't "

Or the people who don’t live sexually honest lives which come to think about it falls into your category anyway ... ignore me as you were.

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By *wosWoman
over a year ago

east london

Thought they had junked it after the IOW trial..

No they started testing in Newham London.. I have it on my phone but not sure if it actually works ... go nowhere anyway..

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By *atEvolution OP Couple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

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By *atEvolution OP Couple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

Ps. I haven't downloaded any APP but it will still work without one if you turn it on.

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By *atEvolution OP Couple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

Android too . . .

Go to SETTINGS/ (cog wheel) Then click the Search Magnifier and SEARCH 'COVID' and it will bring up 'EXPOSURE NOTIFICATIONS' Turn it ON if you want 'NOTIFICATIONS'.

Read the 'Learn More' to learn more obviously lol.

The Framework APK was installed back in April on Android Phones as part of the Update Service.

Sorry. I missed the search word out.

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By *atEvolution OP Couple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

Should have added:

To find the COVID APP APK itself Go to SETTINGS/GOOGLE and the 'COVID-19 exposure notifications' should be at the top (if your phone is up to date).

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By *moothman2000Man
over a year ago

Leicestershire

I will.

I only go to the shops once a fortnight though, so my exposure is very limited.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Yes, I'll download it.

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By *elshsunsWoman
over a year ago

Flintshire

No.. not a cat in hells chance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep

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By *all me FlikWoman
over a year ago

Galaxy Far Far Away

"Being a tech thicko..what is it?

Sounds good and would download....already use the covid symptom study app.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would say yes. I do have issues on how precise it is though.

If I’m in a restaurant/bar but nowhere near the person who subsequently tested positive I’d have issues about being told to quarantine for 2 weeks.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"It's already on test in three areas and will be available for download for the rest of England from 24 September.

Search: 'NHS COVID-19 App'

Read through the FAQ's about Privacy and Data etc.

__________________________________

A question for you all. . . . If you won't download it, please say why, it would be interesting to hear what your reasons are.

And please can we keep the sniping (whichever side you fall on) out of the answers.

1. Will be you downloading it and using it?

Will it be compatible with Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland apps ?

Probably not ?

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By *atEvolution OP Couple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

"It's already on test in three areas and will be available for download for the rest of England from 24 September.

Search: 'NHS COVID-19 App'

Read through the FAQ's about Privacy and Data etc.

__________________________________

A question for you all. . . . If you won't download it, please say why, it would be interesting to hear what your reasons are.

And please can we keep the sniping (whichever side you fall on) out of the answers.

1. Will be you downloading it and using it?

Will it be compatible with Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland apps ?

Probably not ?"

It's exactly the same platform so it probably will.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think I have enough memory left to get the app

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By *atEvolution OP Couple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

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By *atEvolution OP Couple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

People need to understand how the Google/Apple App works.

1. It does NOT send data to ANY Public Health Authority or Government Department.

2. It uses Bluetooth to detect the presence of another user of the App close by. (*this has limits see below).

3. Each user of the app is assigned a random number.

4. If one of those random numbers (users) has reported (in the app and only the app) that they have symptoms of Covid or have been diagnosed as having Covid then the App queries all other users that may have been in the presence of that user using an algorithm that counts thing like . . . Length of Time others may have been in the presence of . . . when . . . etc.

5. It then sends a Notification to all random numbers (users) that were near - date - time etc to that user. And advises that you then Isolate and look for symptoms in yourself.

6 It does NOT at any time inform a Local Health Authority or Government department.

7. The ONLY time that a Local Health Authority or Government Department can get access to knowing that a user has symptoms is when they present themselves to a Doctor or Hospital etc.

It totally relies on all of us doing the 'right thing' and isolating if the app informs you that you have been in close to proximity to a user of the app that says they have symptoms or has been tested and they test says that they are positive.

*The Bluetooth inaccuracy problem - you can test yourself - if you have Bluetooth speaker connect and wander around your house - Bluetooth is very low power. Also Idiots may report themselves positive even if they are not, thus making 'responsible people' get tested or isolate. etc. People may genuinely mistake symptoms they have with COVID Symptoms and report false positives, again making other react in and inappropriate way.

PS. The app cannot access your Contacts or use you phone.

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