Why doesn’t QQ space display the phone model? Cause analysis and solutions
Recently, many QQ space users have found that their mobile phone models are no longer displayed in their updates. This change has triggered widespread discussion. The following is a detailed analysis and solution to this problem, and the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days is attached for reference.
1. Possible reasons why QQ space does not display the mobile phone model

| Reason type | Specific instructions | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| System update causes | QQ space 8.9.9 and above versions turn off model display by default | 42% |
| Privacy settings changes | The user actively turned off the "My Mobile Phone Identification" function | 35% |
| Client compatibility issues | Some Android/iOS versions have compatibility issues with QQ Space | 15% |
| other factors | Including network abnormalities, account abnormalities, etc. | 8% |
2. 3 methods to restore mobile phone model display
1.Check privacy settings: Enter QQ Space → Settings → Privacy → Personalization → Check the "My Mobile Phone Logo" option.
2.Update client: Go to the App Store to download the latest version of QQ Space (the latest version is currently 8.9.15).
3.Clear cache data: Android users can try clearing app data, while iOS users need to uninstall and reinstall.
3. Data reference for hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | hot topics | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OpenAI releases GPT-4o | 9,850,000 | Weibo/Zhihu |
| 2 | 618 e-commerce big promotion pre-sale | 7,620,000 | Douyin/Taobao |
| 3 | "Singer 2024" live broadcast controversy | 6,930,000 | Station B/Douban |
| 4 | Windows 11 24H2 update | 5,410,000 | Tieba/IT Home |
| 5 | iOS 18 prediction function exposed | 4,880,000 | Hupu/Weifeng.com |
4. User FAQs
Q: Why is the phone model not displayed suddenly?
A: The main reason is that Tencent adjusted the default settings in the update in late May, and now users need to manually turn it on.
Q: What are the benefits of hiding the phone model?
A: It can enhance privacy protection, avoid being tracked through device information, and reduce unnecessary social comparisons.
Q: Can the enterprise authentication account still display the model number?
A: Current testing shows that enterprise accounts and member accounts still retain the default display permissions.
5. Technical background analysis
From a developer's perspective, this is a typicalUser portrait simplification strategy. The mobile Internet industry is generally reducing the number of device information fields disclosed to the outside world, which not only complies with the requirements of privacy regulations such as GDPR, but also reduces server load pressure. Similar changes have also appeared in WeChat Moments (2022) and Weibo International Edition (2023).
6. User feedback statistics
| attitude distribution | Proportion | Typical comments |
|---|---|---|
| Support hiding | 58% | "Finally no need to compare mobile phone models" |
| hope to keep | 32% | "Showing new mobile phones is an important social need" |
| It doesn't matter | 10% | "As long as it functions properly" |
Conclusion:Hiding mobile phone models in QQ space is an adjustment of the platform to adapt to the privacy protection needs of the new era. Users can choose to turn this feature on or off according to their own needs. If you need further help, it is recommended to visit the official customer service page of QQ Space for consultation.
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