by "Ssfancyfresh" (scotttt)
Published 09/21/2017 at 11:33
by "Ssfancyfresh" (scotttt)
Published 09/21/2017 at 11:33
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Something weird happened this weekend. This photo showed up in my camera roll on my phone (iPhone 6s). I didn’t take this photo, though admittedly it is something I would probably photograph.
I’m not looking for advice on information security or iPhone hacks or suggestions for Android alternatives. I just thought I would poll the Oppo hive mind to see if you could provide some additional context for the image above.
What I do know
That’s a metallic red Mercedes G550 4x4 squared. The blokes surrounding it seem to be fans of soccer/football. They appear to be outdoors. There is an official looking Mercedes information placard next to the vehicle.
My Investigation So Far
Reverse Google image search yielded no similar results. Just a generic collection of red SUV’s
Looking at the EXIF data offered zero clues: no device info, no location data. Just basic info on image size
A vehicle matching this description was on the auto show circuit and even appeared at Amelia Island, though I can’t seem to find a venue that matches the background in this image
A vehicle matching this description is for sale in Sarasota Florida
That’s all I’ve got.
Maybe you know some of these blokes. Maybe you’re familiar with this venue or have seen this vehicle. Any additional info would be appreciated. Thanks!
Update:
Some suggested I may have fat finger saved the photo and it appears that’s likely the case. Thanks to E90M3 for providing a link to the original Oppo post. Muchas gracias to all who commented.
Out.
"BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2)
09/21/2017 at 11:38, STARS: 5
Check apps like WhatsApp if you have them. They’ll sometimes save pictures sent to you on your camera roll. It’s happened to me before.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
09/21/2017 at 11:39, STARS: 1
You’re clearly haunted. Good luck.
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
09/21/2017 at 11:39, STARS: 1
Copy the original file from your phone and inspect the EXIF data. It should contain camera model and perhaps GPS location.
"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
09/21/2017 at 11:41, STARS: 2
Duh.
"Ssfancyfresh" (scotttt)
09/21/2017 at 11:42, STARS: 1
EXIF was mostly empty. No device info. No GPS. Just basic image info like color, resolution, compression.
"adamftw" (adamftw)
09/21/2017 at 11:42, STARS: 0
Are your photos synched to iCloud? Time to change some passwords.
"Ssfancyfresh" (scotttt)
09/21/2017 at 11:42, STARS: 0
Thanks
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
09/21/2017 at 11:43, STARS: 1
That’s a special edition G550 at Mercedes Stadium in Atlanta. I think I saw a less cropped pic of that on GMG somewhere last week or so, but I can’t find it.
"pjhusa" (pjhuskinja)
09/21/2017 at 11:45, STARS: 0
WhatsApp also does not save EXIF data.
"SpeedSix" (speedsix)
09/21/2017 at 11:45, STARS: 0
I can insert pictures into my camera roll simply by plugging it into my computer and copying a picture to my phone, no password needed.
If you can’t figure out any other possible cause, try to figure out if you left your phone and USB cord unattended in the presence of someone who might do something like that.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
09/21/2017 at 11:48, STARS: 0
Wasn’t that on the FP a few days ago?
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/21/2017 at 11:52, STARS: 0
Do you use My Photo Stream through iCloud?
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/21/2017 at 11:53, STARS: 1
Not cool.
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
09/21/2017 at 11:53, STARS: 1
Did you maybe save it from the web accidentally? Has happened to me before, and might explain the lack of EXIF data.
"BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2)
09/21/2017 at 11:54, STARS: 0
What’s not cool? The saving of pictures and videos onto the camera roll?
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/21/2017 at 11:56, STARS: 0
If it does it automatically and without me doing the saving, yes.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
09/21/2017 at 11:59, STARS: 0
"BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2)
09/21/2017 at 12:00, STARS: 1
I found it particularly irritating when I was part of my dad’s side of the family’s group chat (40 people) and everyone’s pictures and videos that were uploaded in the group ended up on my camera roll.
"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
09/21/2017 at 12:00, STARS: 0
The jerseys those guys are wearing are for Atlanta United FC, who happen to play in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. So, I’m assuming this was on display at one of their matches given that Mercedes is the title sponsor of the stadium.
"random001" (random001)
09/21/2017 at 12:00, STARS: 1
I think yes, I think it was a save image fat finger.
"Ssfancyfresh" (scotttt)
09/21/2017 at 12:02, STARS: 1
It’s possible.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/21/2017 at 12:05, STARS: 1
Not sure if you’re iOS or Android, but apparently iOS 11 has added a lot more permissions granularity (being able to give an app permission to have one photo vs. your whole camera roll).
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/21/2017 at 12:13, STARS: 1
"Ssfancyfresh" (scotttt)
09/21/2017 at 12:13, STARS: 0
Was it? Maybe I’m a dum dum. Hmm... will have to look into this
"Ssfancyfresh" (scotttt)
09/21/2017 at 12:14, STARS: 1
Ahhhhhh. I am a dum dum. Thanks
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
09/21/2017 at 12:18, STARS: 0
I know I’ve seen that picture. The truck was outside the Falcon’s stadium in Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), if I recall.