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    Android Questions: Note 10 plus not receiving Message notifications but still vibrating and ringing when a message comes through just nothing else

    Android Questions: Note 10 plus not receiving Message notifications but still vibrating and ringing when a message comes through just nothing else


    Note 10 plus not receiving Message notifications but still vibrating and ringing when a message comes through just nothing else

    Posted: 05 May 2020 06:47 AM PDT

    Am l getting hacked?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 08:32 AM PDT

    Device: Sony Xperia XA2 OS: Android 9.0 Patch: April 2020

    Recently the GPS seems kinda off, l mean when searching on google, in the position sections sometimes it shows that l am in India, rarely in South America. The problem is not only on google, even on the weather app YR. Could l be victim of remote hacking?

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    By how much do custom roms really extend Phone lifespans?

    Posted: 04 May 2020 08:12 PM PDT

    I've been looking into replacing my iPhone 6, and thinking about getting an android phone to save a few hundred bucks here or there, versus paying $650 for an iPhone 11. I know about the SE2 and the battery just sucks, not really considering it. My iPhone 6's battery turned to shit sometime around year 3/4 causing lots of issues (<1hr screen on time in ~year 5 now lol).

    What has prevented me from using android in the past has mainly been a concern over the longevity of devices, since I like to keep mine for ~5 years.

    My understanding from my own research is that after project treble, custom roms became a lot easier to build, and while qualcomm doesn't provide firmware updates, you can still get android security patches.

    I'd just be interested in hearing people's feedback with custom-rom friendly devices (like pixels for example). I'm particularly interested in hearing about people's experiences with things like Safetynet (using banking/payment apps with custom roms+Magisk), and if things became a headache (battery/perf/stability/functionality issues) past year ~3 when official support dropped. For example, I probably wouldn't be willing to reflash my phone with a new rom every month etc...

    If it matters, the phone I'm considering is specifically the pixel 4a or the pixel 3a if the 4a flops on launch or something (I'm limited to Verizon/CDMA phones).

    Thanks

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    Only 4 icons on status bar

    Posted: 05 May 2020 10:13 AM PDT

    Hi,

    I am running Android 10. When looking at the status bar, there are only 4 notification icons which are shown after which there's a white dot and none gets shown further. Is there a way to disable this behaviour and have all icons in the status bar? Similar to how it used to be on old Android versions.

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    Converting Keyboard Buttons to Swipe Gestures

    Posted: 05 May 2020 09:43 AM PDT

    Hey everyone, I have a iphone currently (please don't judge) and in iphone there is a setting in accessibility > switch control mode where I can connect a bluetooth keyboard and map the keyboard keys to swipe gestures (good for games and what not)...was interested in switching to android and I was wondering if anything like this exists on android? I did some google searching but couldn't find anything suitable. Any ideas, please let me know. Thanks!

    submitted by /u/smashmouthftball
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    I'm looking for a File Manager, one that can show details such as what frame rate an MP4 video was recorded at.

    Posted: 05 May 2020 09:15 AM PDT

    I have an LG G6 and the standard file manager doesn't show extra file details. I have tried Simple File Manager, but that doesn't show these details either.

    Is there an app that will fit the bill?

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    Hi. Does anyone know of a decent anti-adblock detector for Android?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 12:43 PM PDT

    I block ads with Blokada, but I'd like to go a step further. Thanks.

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    Google family link removal?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 12:41 PM PDT

    New to this sub and not a tech expert, so give me some grace. My friend's family situation is, in a word, terrible, and she needs to remove Google family link from her Android (LG G7 ThinQ) so she can stay safe from them tracking her. Everything is locked--factory reset, logging out of Google, development override, etc. Any action is blocked by an administrative popup.

    Is there a way to remove the Google family link from her phone, or is she screwed and just needs to buy a new one?

    submitted by /u/purplesilverstars14
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    Pixel 3XL Won't power down without being plugged in

    Posted: 05 May 2020 12:32 PM PDT

    Very strange problem with my Google Pixel 3XL. Any ideas?

    It will not power down nor turn off without being plugged into the charger but runs fine without it!

    Once charged it will run fine. Kinda. It will run for about 8 hours, seems to get pretty hot. Much less battery life than usual.

    Again when I take it off the charger, if I go to restart or power down, it will turn the screen black and then go back to the home screen - stops midway. Looking at battery usage, I cannot see any apps that are taking too much battery but it always shows a very high screen time like in hours. But the screen is off as before. I have tried safe mode, removing recent apps, battery saver, reviewing apps updates, and recently did a hard reset and reinstall . The original Samsung charger no longer works (does nothing) but some but not all 3rd party chargers are working (slow and fast). Any ideas???

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    App Data didnt restore all previous logins etc after factory reset.

    Posted: 05 May 2020 12:21 PM PDT

    I was under the assumption that once the app data was restored, I would pick up from where I left off but now I have to re-sign back into all my apps to be able to use them.

    Is there something I did wrong after the factory reset during the restore process?

    I had it backed up to google drive.

    submitted by /u/Dean_Pe1ton
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    problem with Odin (v1.82, 1.85 & 1.87) ID:0/003 added-removed-added-removed and so on

    Posted: 05 May 2020 12:16 PM PDT

    Firstly, I don't know much about Odin, so bear with me, and tell me if I have missed something obvious.

    problem: Without anything at all connected to any USB port on my laptop, Odin suddenly shows 0:[COM3] in the ID:COM row, and in the message box it displays "<ID:0/003> Added!!". Then, after 25-30 sec the 0:[COM3] in the ID:COM row disappears and the message box shows "<ID:0/003> Removed!!". After 2-5 sec, I get 0:[COM3] and "<ID:0/003> Added!!" again, and the cycle continues. I have timed it and it is ca 25-30 sec on and 2-5 sec off, and when I finally closed Odin it had done this ca 30 cycles with no changes.

    And as I said, this is without anything physically connected to any USB port at all. Not even a USB cord.

    This is tested with Odin 1.82, 1.85, 1.87, started as Admin. Old versions since I wanted to fix a i9000

    My computer is a thinkpad t460s, with win10pro v1903.

    After googling around I installed samsung usb drivers 1.7.23.0. No difference at all.

    I can connect an android smartphone to the laptop and from Windows access it as storage including the smartphones removable SD card.

    I understand that the problem might well be with my computer, either hardware, drivers or windows. But, USB seems to generally work for me with on it, with tings like flashmemory and a small usb audiocard, and as mentioned I can also access the storage of several different samsung smartphones.

    Is there a way to make Odin put out a detailed logfile?

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    BluetoothHIDDevice API Help?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 12:04 PM PDT

    Can anyone help me because i cant find info anywhere on the internet. I have a Redmi Note 7, Android Pie (9) and the BluetoothHIDDevice API should be enabled but it isn't and I want to know if there is any way to enable it. If it requires rooting thats fine but how?

    Sorry new here.

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    Is it possible that a phone that doesn't support esim to become esim compatible with future OTA updates ?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 11:59 AM PDT

    I'm sorry this is maybe a silly question, but I don't actually know wether the esim technology is a software-based feature or needs some specific hardware. So is that possible? Will we start receiving this kind of updates someday?

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    Phone won't turn on, help please

    Posted: 05 May 2020 10:39 AM PDT

    Eaelier today my phone screen freaked out and turned green and white with static like noise sound happening. So I held down the power button to force it off. But then it wouldnt turn back on, and the screen stays black while charging. I tried rebooting it, holding the power button down again, holding the power button and the volume down key at the same time, and the power button with the volume up at the same time too. Nothing worked. Now in out of ideas.

    submitted by /u/ThrowAwayjdodjdj
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    Android lagging while on 4g/Offline but not while connected to wifi

    Posted: 05 May 2020 10:29 AM PDT

    The title says it all actually. When I'm connected to a wifi network, my phone is really smooth, like brand new. However, when I'm not connected to the internet or using mobile data it's somewhat laggy. Should I be concerned about something or is it just a bug?

    submitted by /u/xdxdxdk
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    How do I get the alarm clock I want with Android?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 10:21 AM PDT

    I want something like a clock radio but for 2020. I feel like there absolutely must be some kind of solution for this, but I haven't been able to find it from my research. Here is my wishlist:

    1. Looks subdued, sleek and classic. I know this one is objective - but I'm willing to build my own enclosure if necessary.
    2. Has a good amp and external speakers - or has audio out for connection to an external amp. It looks like audio out is going to be my best/only bet here. This is absolutely non-negotiable. I don't want to hear about how this or that smart speaker sounds so great that I wouldn't know the difference.
    3. Bluetooth receiver.
    4. Auto-dimming display that's a clock visible/legible from across the room.
    5. Can wake me up to radio or Spotify. I guess FM radio is not likely, but some kind of internet radio would be nice. Specifically, I only care about CBC Radio 1.
    6. Shows the weather forecast (ideally from Darksky) prominently when the alarm is turned off, but has some summary or queues about current weather alongside the clock the rest of the time.
    7. Does not have a camera or microphone and stays the hell out of the rest of my life. It's looking like I'm going to have to give up on this one. What I most care about is that I want something that can be controlled from my Android phone and my wife's but will work fine without them.

    I've been looking at options that include devices like the Lenovo Smart Clock, Google Nest Hub, Chromecast driving a dumb display, and a dedicated Android tablet. I can't seem to find anything that actually gives me everything I want. The Nest Hub looks so nice, but no audio out. I can't understand why they would do that.

    Any advice or solutions here would be very much appreciated.

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    Is there any way to hold on a live wallpaper to make it play?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 10:18 AM PDT

    So I made a live wallpaper and I don't want it to play as soon as my phone screen lights up. Is there any way to do this?

    submitted by /u/tonys1702
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    How can I get root rights?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 10:13 AM PDT

    First of all, sorry for my English, I'm Ukrainian. How can I get Root rights or instal custom recovery on Android 9 without a PC? Programs like King Root do not work above Android 5, and my computer does not detect the phone (most likely the charging port is broken and only works for charging). What other ways are there? P.S. Redmi Note 5, MIUI 12;

    submitted by /u/Reddix_CZ
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    Any good Mi 8 GCam mods (7.2+)?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 09:57 AM PDT

    Hello, I have a Mi 8 on stock MIUI, and I've been trying to find a GCam version that has the DCIP3 thing, the manual settings for exposure/contrast/color and the Astrophotography mode. I tried some, but most of them crashed a lot. Any suggestions?

    submitted by /u/ClearlyNotMainAcc
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    Is Google hostile to custom ROMs?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 09:45 AM PDT

    Recently there was some news that Magisk may no longer be able to pass SafetyNet checks. While Magisk is for rooting, from what I understand, and correct me if I'm wrong, but unlocking your bootloader (to install a custom ROM) results in SafetyNet being broken. I guess my question is is this bad for custom ROM users? I know SafetyNet prevents the use of Google Pay and some banking apps, among some others. Or would this just be a mild inconvenience? If Google is in fact hostile to custom ROMs, why?

    submitted by /u/YungDaVinci
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    Disable android push notification for new music album

    Posted: 05 May 2020 09:32 AM PDT

    I occasionally get push notifications (about once a week) for albums by a channel that I listened to on youtube. I can't see where to disable these notifications on youtube or anywhere within the google now / android ecosystem. Any recommendations on where to disable these?

    Screenshot of the notification below. Google must think I really like lullaby music, but other parents should understand :D

    https://i.imgur.com/Jq6eeWU.png

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    Anyway I can play videos at a faster speed?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 08:44 AM PDT

    Hi, I was wondering is there a way I can play videos saved on my phone back at a faster speed? Is there a setting or maybe I need a different video player app? Thanks.

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    HELP FLASHING ROM. PLEASE TEACH ME EVERYTHING I NEED. I THINK MY FIRMWARE IS FAULTY

    Posted: 05 May 2020 08:33 AM PDT

    I need to know everything i need regarding flashing roms. I am going to flash the stock rom on my phone hoping it would fix my restart issue. I need to know the EXACT steps on flashing. I mean, do i need to enable usb debugging before flashing or no, and stuffs like that. Im completely clueless in this thing. If some problems happen like it stuck in the middle of flashing, what should i do? Will it brick my device? Anyone please help me.

    submitted by /u/MrReapertheGrim
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    Headphone jack problems

    Posted: 05 May 2020 08:10 AM PDT

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S9+ , and my headphone jack was okay until today. I plugged in my headphones and the music just kept playing on the regular phone speaker. Tried with another pair of headphones, same thing. I restarted my phone and left the headphones plugged in, and they worked, but when i unplugged them and plugged them in again, the same thing happened. Did anyone have any similar problems with their headphone jack? Thank you for the answer in advance!

    submitted by /u/Leona1703
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    How can I make sure that my microphone or camera aren't compromised?

    Posted: 05 May 2020 08:09 AM PDT

    Is there a way to know if my camera or microphone are used to spy on me? I don't have any malware symptoms. I'm just paranoid. My phone is running Android 10 with latest update available if that's important.

    submitted by /u/xdxdxdk
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