How to Set Up the iiiF150 Raptor: Initial Setup & Privacy Guide

Initial Device Setup

• 💡 Welcome to the iiiF150 Raptor setup process, starting with selecting your preferred language and region.
• 🌐 While not mandatory, choosing a European Union region is suggested for potentially stronger consumer rights, though this is speculative.
• 📶 The setup guides you through optional SIM card insertion and Wi-Fi connection, with an option to set up offline.
• ⚠️ Setting up offline means you won't be able to sign into your Google account, restore data, get software updates, or have automatic date/time settings during initial setup.

Google Services and Privacy

• 📍 Location scanning uses Wi-Fi and GPS, but cell tower connections are also a significant factor in device tracking, which these settings don't fully address.
• 📊 Sending diagnostic data is presented as optional, but the video suggests that mobile network connections can still transmit information regardless.
• 🚫 The video questions the effectiveness of privacy features like the green dot indicator for microphone usage, implying devices may listen more than stated.

Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates

• ⚙️ The "Install updates and apps" option is unskippable and relates to Over-The-Air (OTA) updates.
• ⚠️ OTA updates can push changes to your device without explicit permission or notification, even affecting app behavior or potentially restricting third-party app installations in the future (e.g., by 2026).
• 🛡️ While disabling OTA services is possible, it may also disable crucial security updates, posing a trade-off.

Security and Finishing Touches

• 🔒 You can set up a PIN, pattern, or password for screen lock.
• 👆 The setup includes an option to register an under-display fingerprint sensor after setting a screen lock.
• ✅ Interestingly, the privacy policy during setup can be skipped, a feature highlighted as a positive for user control.
• ✨ Upon completion, the device is ready, and final tips are provided.