date stringlengths 10 10 | nb_tokens int64 60 629k | text_size int64 234 1.02M | content stringlengths 234 1.02M |
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2018/11/11 | 202 | 762 | <issue_start>username_0: I use a Samsung S5 (Globe LTE) which has a fingerprint security system, but I forgot the password, and I can't use the fingerprint anymore. What should I use? Should I do factory reset or hard reset? Also, my phone is lagging.<issue_comment>username_1: "Factory reset" and "hard reset" are just ... |
2018/11/11 | 242 | 808 | <issue_start>username_0: In Google Play Store, I have set "Auto-update apps" to "Don't auto-update apps". Still, I have apps automatically updated.
Why?
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/1cS9W.jpg)
Still, I get notifications.
[
I had Lucky Patcher installed with patches applied to Android and to the Play Store, and everything was working fine. I rece... |
2018/11/13 | 377 | 1,337 | <issue_start>username_0: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with any old bluetooth keyboard. How do I remap the `Esc` key to `Caps Lock`? And remap the `Caps Lock` key to `Esc`. Swap them basically.
I need this to make it easier to use Vim on Android. I prefer not to root.<issue_comment>username_1: Flashing the system again seemed... |
2018/11/14 | 537 | 2,079 | <issue_start>username_0: I have the KDE Connect app in order to connect my Android phone (Moto Z2 Play) to my Ubuntu machine. With the upgrade to Android 8, this app has a new annoying behavior in that its icon is always in the Notification bar even when not connected. (If I pull down it says "Not connected to any devi... |
2018/11/14 | 238 | 1,051 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to setup a WiFi proxy on Android 9 but it seems they removed the feature , all tutorials I found refers to old versions of Android.<issue_comment>username_1: I found you can't edit proxy of an existing WiFi profile anymore, I dunno why they removed the feature.
But you can just remove yo... |
2018/11/14 | 3,339 | 11,850 | <issue_start>username_0: There are lots of discussion on how to see which app is requesting network connection. I have tried the following apps:
```
tcapturepacket
wifi monitor
connection tracker
```
However, none of them was useful. For example, for a short period of time, I uploaded a 30KB pcap file which can be v... |
2018/11/15 | 1,021 | 3,584 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Archos 55 Platinum here. There is also a unofficial TWRP, if this might help.
I would like to make a backup of the storage of the phone, like `dd` for any partition, so I can inspect the content later.
Also, I don't want to root or flash anything, nor install apps.
Is there a way th... |
2018/11/16 | 835 | 3,374 | <issue_start>username_0: I lost my phone in a taxi and blocked it using [Find My Device](https://www.google.com/android/find?u=0). I managed to get it back but now it has a button to call my home and a lock icon, but won't unlock.<issue_comment>username_1: You must restart your phone. Turn it off. When you turn it on a... |
2018/11/16 | 434 | 1,504 | <issue_start>username_0: By default Outlook for Android gets the emails immediately when they are received (push).
Is there a way to set the sync frequency either individually for each email account or at least globally ?
If it matters, my email accounts are all Exchange ones.
On the stock email app (Samsung) it is... |
2018/11/16 | 2,014 | 6,677 | <issue_start>username_0: So, I have rooted my phone (GT-i9505 with android 5.0.1) and I would like to move my WhatsApp folder to my external SD card to save 3GB on internal storage. This is what I tried so far.
EDIT: solution found
--------------------
So, after all the option #2 seemed to be the right one, but it ne... |
2018/11/16 | 814 | 3,254 | <issue_start>username_0: I got the following email from my employer:
>
> Passwords required on all mobile devices
>
>
> In order to protect College data stored on portable devices, from
> Tuesday 20 November ICT will enable a feature which requires all
> mobile devices (Android, iOS phones and tablets) used to ac... |
2018/11/16 | 2,432 | 8,999 | <issue_start>username_0: I am on Pixel 3 XL. I found that Google Photos recognizes the Facebook photo folder (and some others, such as Screenshots) the same as the "Camera" folder because they are within the DCIM folder. Therefore, we cannot tell Google Photos not to backup these folder within Google Photos settings.
... |
2018/11/16 | 1,540 | 5,498 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using a OnePlus 6 (Magisk; systemless Xposed, stock ROM at Android 8.1.0). One of the features that constantly irritates me is the accidental dialing of emergency number. The system by-default looks for triple power button tap and automatically dials Emergency number (112). I read on XDA [h... |
2018/11/17 | 641 | 2,454 | <issue_start>username_0: Such that every time I open a YouTube video, it opens on that resolution. It is annoying when it changes automatically according to the network, and for every video, I have to change the resolution.
How to set default resolution in YouTube app?<issue_comment>username_1: YouTube app doesn't hav... |
2018/11/18 | 419 | 1,536 | <issue_start>username_0: [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rWfj2.jpg)
I have a Samsung Galaxy J7 that just started displaying this as the lock screen. Sometimes, it displays my regular lock screen, but if I let my phone sit long e... |
2018/11/19 | 371 | 1,461 | <issue_start>username_0: My Samsung Galaxy S6 with Android 7.0 automatically connects to my home wifi when in range. However, in my company, it only shows me a notification that I can click on to connect to the company's wifi (which then makes me accept terms by clicking on a button every single time.)
Is there any wa... |
2018/11/20 | 943 | 3,338 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm running LineageOS ROM on my Moto G 3rd generation smartphone and recently I wanted to run some hidden codes of Android like `*#06#` for IMEI and so on.
However, none of this [ones](https://www.hardreset.info/devices/motorola/motorola-moto-g-3rd-generation-xt1550/codes/) works correctly o... |
2018/11/21 | 545 | 1,847 | <issue_start>username_0: I've a Samsung Galaxy A8 phone (android 8.0.0) and it's connected to my OneDrive accounts (both personal and business) where I store music.
I've tried downloading music to my phone, but I could only make the files available off-line, no proper download.
I've Google Play Music and Samsung Mu... |
2018/11/21 | 535 | 1,725 | <issue_start>username_0: 
Hello sir/mam how can i copy a link from any android app that has link inside pages
I have some whatsapp group joining link inside app
Every pages has a link of Whatsapp group i want to copy that link can u help me....
Your help is h... |
2018/11/21 | 534 | 2,073 | <issue_start>username_0: The audio ducking feature seems to let apps decide to lower its volume or pause playback while a notification from another app is playing.
Even though this feature is turned on by default, I am unable to find a way to change the amount by which the volume is lowered (similar to how this could ... |
2018/11/21 | 948 | 3,703 | <issue_start>username_0: I live in the south of Brazil. At this time of year is in daylight saving time, where the time zone goes from -03 GMT to -02 GMT. The hour of my MOTO C PLUS (Android 7.0) has changed automatically to the right time without any problem, but the GPS time continues in -03 GMT Time zone.
I use an... |
2018/11/21 | 533 | 2,278 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a brand new Samsung J6, worked without problems for a few days and suddenly got stuck on the Samsung logo when powering on. Managed to enter the recovery menu and delete the cache partition, after which the phone started, but the touchscreen wasn't working. I tried restarting in Safe Mod... |
2018/11/22 | 390 | 1,573 | <issue_start>username_0: I own a Galaxy tab a 10.1 with s pen (2016). I flashed via odin, twrp 3.1.1.0 and the system booted fine. Then I flashed the last version of SuperSU and since then the system doesn't turn on and I get the famous
`Verification failed. Unable to restart your device. The integrity verification has... |
2018/11/23 | 1,221 | 5,403 | <issue_start>username_0: Scenario: I'm talking in-person with someone and during the course of conversation I think of a website whose URL I know from memory, and I want them to type the URL into their smartphone and access the website directly without performing a web search (just like you could do on a traditional co... |
2018/11/24 | 540 | 1,876 | <issue_start>username_0: I decided to try to root my Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. I accidentally flashed `twrp-3.2.3-0-daisy.img` on both A and B partitions. Because of that, now I can only access the TWRP menu.
I think I should download the official ROM and get its boot file, but I'm not sure and I don't want to mess it up mor... |
2018/11/25 | 608 | 2,371 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone just went broken last night, and I have another but I don't want to change the SIM card, so I'm wondering if it's possible to run 2 numbers on the same phone.
I have heard there is a chance of creating a new user and installing WhatsApp again under that new user, will this work? I don... |
2018/11/26 | 387 | 1,677 | <issue_start>username_0: I often face this issue. The fingeprint sensor does not work and sometimes the touch also misbehaves when phone is charging.
Why does this happen and how to fix this?
I experienced this issue with Mi Note 4, as well as Redmi 4A.<issue_comment>username_1: Something I have noticed with my finge... |
2018/11/27 | 598 | 2,523 | <issue_start>username_0: Will I lose my phone number or phone plan if I reset my Android to factory settings? I know I will lose my pictures, contacts, and stuff but those I can get back.<issue_comment>username_1: The quick answer is "No, it doesn't effect your plan or phone number".
Note: Factory reset is just a clea... |
2018/11/28 | 622 | 2,614 | <issue_start>username_0: Flash storage devices (NAND cells) are nutorious for slowly losing charge over time.
Many USB sticks have automatic data retention when idle, but I doubt that MicroSD has automatic data retention.
How do I read every single file saved on the mSD card?<issue_comment>username_1: The quick answe... |
2018/11/28 | 842 | 2,929 | <issue_start>username_0: I factory reset my Sony Xperia Play because unfortunately it had become unusable. I factory reset it again and cleared the data after leaving the Market app to update itself didn't work. The Xperia Play is connected to wifi and I'm using an app password set via my Google account but the Market ... |
2018/11/29 | 899 | 3,445 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Android Lollipop mobile. I have uninstalled preinstalled Youtube app updates. Now I tried to update the app from Play Store. It is giving the error "Can't install app" with error code 910.
I have tried the following steps:
1. Deleted Play Store app's cache and data.
2. Deleted Down... |
2018/11/30 | 803 | 3,189 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Xiaomi Redmi 4A and I used to often transfer files between it and my Windows 10 laptop PC over USB cable.
When I plugged in the cable the phone it used to prompt me to choose between USB charging and USB file transfer.
I didn't use this feature for months and a couple of weeks ago th... |
2018/11/30 | 251 | 1,085 | <issue_start>username_0: On Android Oreo there was a special location in settings that you had to go to in order to allow an app the turned on the LED to actually be able to control it. Now with Android Pie that setting is either gone or I am not correctly remembering where it was, because I can't find it.
How do I en... |
2018/11/30 | 1,179 | 5,296 | <issue_start>username_0: Choosing a smartphone based on the operating system on a smartphone comes down to two options: Android or iPhone.
Both collect personal data, track activities and track location.
But with Android there's the option of replacing Android with a custom ROM.
Will replacing stock Android on a phone... |
2018/12/01 | 619 | 2,040 | <issue_start>username_0: I want my phone to require a password to enter the Google Play app, so if I let someone else, such as a friend, use my phone they can't go into the app and snoop around.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S9 with Android 8.0.<issue_comment>username_1: You can try [AppLock](https://play.google.com/store/a... |
2018/12/02 | 644 | 2,108 | <issue_start>username_0: I just installed [ViperOS](https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/development/rom-t3655639) on my Moto G5 – and I **cannot** find the bottom bar with home, back and the other button. It is just not displayed. And I have not found **anything** on the Internet on how to solve this issue.<issue_comme... |
2018/12/03 | 620 | 1,981 | <issue_start>username_0: When I open DroidExplorer I get this error:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vSmvT.png)
What can I do to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: You can try [AppLock](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock).
On its Play Store pa... |
2018/12/04 | 849 | 3,229 | <issue_start>username_0: Some time ago I suddenly noted that wi-fi switch does not turn on wi-fi and I could not start wi-fi hotspot on xiaomi redmi note 4. I did not do any system update before that happened.
As I've read on that problem on internet reset do not help, and neither it helped me later on. (installing som... |
2018/12/04 | 410 | 1,629 | <issue_start>username_0: Cannot access Developer Options on Asus Zenphone 3 (Android 7.1.1):
* Settings
* About
* Tap 6 times on Android Version
All I get is an 'N' on the screen:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wb7J3.jpg)<issue_comment>username_1: You are hitting the wrong ... |
2018/12/04 | 442 | 1,718 | <issue_start>username_0: Google has a feature to restore contacts that can be accessed from Settings - Google - Set up & restore - Restore contacts. This screen shows "Google Contacts" and "Device backup".
I want to delete older device backups.
I can't seem to find out onlin... |
2018/12/05 | 407 | 1,571 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a VivoY13 phone from Chinese Dealer. But Google playstore is not pre-installed.
And when you try to install it shows errors.
Does anyone have solutions or faced similar situation?<issue_comment>username_1: Follow these steps:
1. Go to [Google Contacts](https://contacts.google.com).
... |
2018/12/05 | 1,172 | 4,079 | <issue_start>username_0: According to Wikipedia:
>
> Miracast support was built into Android with version 4.2 ...
>
>
> ... Support was
> dropped again with Android 6.0 Marshmallow in 2015, in favor of
> Google's own Google Cast protocol.
>
>
>
Any answers associated with these older versions of Android do not ... |
2018/12/05 | 1,172 | 4,032 | <issue_start>username_0: I had to remove my Google account to sign out of Gmail, but when I try to log back in I see this screen and then it crashes:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0mKSA.png)
Without this, my Keep, Gmail and even Play Store isn't working and I'm unable to si... |
2018/12/05 | 545 | 2,083 | <issue_start>username_0: I do have a Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, and I am trying to change its MAC address without rooting it.
I've done a lot of internet search, and I've come across many useful guides and advice, such as
<https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-change-my-Android-non-rooted-Mac-address>.
Anyway, Terminal Emula... |
2018/12/06 | 855 | 3,380 | <issue_start>username_0: The power button on my Nextbit Robin has stopped working. After some investigation, it would appear that the volume down button doesn't work, either, so, I'm 99% certain that it's a software issue (related to taking a screenshot?); however, in the unlikely 1% chance, I don't want to just shut i... |
2018/12/06 | 733 | 2,848 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to root my Samsung A7(2017). I have installed twrp to my phone but when I open it to install SuperSU it writes Internal Storage(0 MB) therefore I can not access to SuperSU. I am searching this topic for hours and tried many ways but couldn't solve it. How can I fix this problem?<iss... |
2018/12/07 | 1,002 | 4,482 | <issue_start>username_0: Owing to a recent [Motley Fool report](https://www.fool.com/investing/2018/12/05/cheetah-mobiles-ad-fraud-allegations-just-got-even.aspx) of Google's actions pertaining to Cheetah Mobile apps, it occured to me that I would like to either uninstall or disable (in case uninstall fails), the apps ... |
2018/12/08 | 1,467 | 5,028 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a fairly serious problem. I lost all the numbers in the phone book, breaking the SIM card, but luckily I saw that most of them are stored on telegram. I tried with telegram desktop to export all contacts and the operation was successful.
Now, how can I put them in the phone book? I ho... |
2018/12/08 | 844 | 3,166 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to create create a launcher icon that will start a certain streaming video URL in an app registered to the specific media type? (or offer the app chooser menu, in case there are multiple apps matching the content filter).
In my case it is a `M3U` playlist URL pointing to a [DAS... |
2018/12/10 | 764 | 2,687 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been getting redirect notices on my Samsung Google Chrome browser with a link to Messenger, e.g. here is the last link: `https://www.google.com/url?q=chrome-native://recent-tabs/&usg=AFQjCNGr_fE_CEo3dlMRGaW3TnfE3S3U6Q`.
I once installed Messenger, but I have never used it nor do I even ... |
2018/12/11 | 279 | 991 | <issue_start>username_0: A friend asked me to help fix her phone. She left it with her kid and they put it on safe mode.
I restarted it and it went into a smaller screen display like this.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Gas7e.jpg)
(Tap to enlarge)
Without trying a factory ... |
2018/12/11 | 831 | 2,841 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to get rid of Bixby altogether and preferably reassign the Bixby hardware button to a different function.
Is that at all possible and if so: how?<issue_comment>username_1: This [article](https://www.androidcentral.com/how-completely-disable-bixby) has a useful guide to disabling b... |
2018/12/12 | 357 | 1,635 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to know whether it is possible to be able to have a temporary root access to an android phone using a Termux or any other terminal in the same way that ubuntu does without rooting your phone.<issue_comment>username_1: Rooting phones is usually done using root exploit scripts which ... |
2018/12/12 | 1,102 | 4,721 | <issue_start>username_0: My Google activities log says I have been messaging people late at night and in the early morning, but I know for a fact I haven't. Plus I have a search on my Google maps I never did. These things are putting a strain on my marriage and I want answers to why this is happening to me. I rarely go... |
2018/12/12 | 282 | 1,107 | <issue_start>username_0: My old Samsung Galaxy Tab running Android 4.2 would always show 3 word suggestions above the keyboard as I was typing. I thought it was very helpful. But my new tablet(Galaxy Tab A 8") running 8.1 doesn't have that. Can I get that back?<issue_comment>username_1: Downloaded the [Google keyboard ... |
2018/12/14 | 417 | 1,474 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a rooted Samsung S8+. But, Termux cannot gain root access. I tried `su`, `sudo` unsuccessfully.
When I tried installing termux-sudo, I had the error `cat: sudo: no such a file or directory`.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/MQ6ml.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/jGfKh.jpg)
(Tap to enlarge)
```
Storage almost full
```
OK, nice of you to warn me, I'll take care of that later.
```
Storage almost full
```
OK, good to have a reminder.
```
Storage almost full
```
I guess I co... |
2018/12/16 | 320 | 1,292 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone is working normally and network connection is fine. While trying to send an SMS, I get a notification for 'Error 38: Unable to send sms'. The message remains unsent after multiple attempts.
1. There is no detectable interruption in network; I can use internet services, make calls and ... |
2018/12/17 | 202 | 912 | <issue_start>username_0: My Google Maps app has got broken. I think I can use the web version of Google Maps. However, Chrome is redirecting me out from the browser to the app.
How to stop Google Chrome from redirecting me to the Google Maps app?<issue_comment>username_1: A few options - open the Maps app info and dis... |
2018/12/18 | 509 | 2,106 | <issue_start>username_0: Firewall apps use VPN to manage network (to allow or disallow apps to connect to the Internet via Wifi or Mobile Data), mainly is for phones that are not rooted.
However, [this article](https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/05/07/apps-android-p-will-no-longer-able-monitor-network-activity) mentio... |
2018/12/20 | 670 | 2,501 | <issue_start>username_0: I used to be able to use the [Google Now Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher&hl=de) on my old HTC U Ultra device. Now I got a new device with Android 8.0.0 and here I cannot install the program anymore. How can I fix that?
Edit: I learned, that G... |
2018/12/20 | 1,420 | 5,689 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been experiencing some strange problems maybe that be related with the DNS Network part in Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and could mention these two origins as the main likely sources of problems:
• Due to recent Network changes, as the adding of a new Router on the Network, the same that migh... |
2018/12/20 | 2,638 | 9,128 | <issue_start>username_0: Recently, I've figured out that if I delete files from `/sdcard/Download` it deletes files from `/storage/emulated/0/Download`. And if I add the files into `/sdcard/Download` it duplicates them in `/storage/emulated/0/Download`.
So what is `/storage/emulated/0/`? For what purposes do we have i... |
2018/12/21 | 829 | 3,486 | <issue_start>username_0: So, I just scrolled all the way back in a couple of chats and found that the earliest available message was mid-conversation. Everything before that is gone. It seems Whatsapp has been silently deleting old messages. This is highly disturbing to me because the oldest period of messages availabl... |
2018/12/21 | 628 | 2,403 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying all sorts of (non-root) security software that allows me to block internet for apps. so far every one needs some kind of fake VPN to gain access to traffic, I guess so no root is needed. I can't have this since I use an actual VPN which gets turned off if I use any of these security... |
2018/12/22 | 973 | 3,948 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Lenovo Tab 4 10-inch tablet (Lenovo TB-X304F). Recently I had an error on it and had to perform a factory reset, and I'm experiencing problems reinstalling some apps I had installed before.
I have never rooted this tablet. Before the factory reset I did install some non-Google Play ap... |
2018/12/24 | 884 | 3,692 | <issue_start>username_0: I downloaded a photo from facebook, and set it as the wallpaper on my phone, then decided I wanted to remove it again. The problem is, I have not yet been able to find a way to delete photos from the wallpaper and lock screen selection. I can understand that they might not want me deleting the ... |
2018/12/24 | 660 | 2,754 | <issue_start>username_0: I have used international roaming many times before with my one plus 5T and my native Vodafone India providers roaming plan. But this time I landed in Germany and it did not work.
I've been trying to debug and even on manual network selection most of the networks appear as "forbidden". Same n... |
2018/12/24 | 2,309 | 8,041 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a problem with audio streaming that I can not listen audio from Pulseaudio when using VNC with a Linux Desktop Environment.
However it works if I export the audio to XSDL. But the problem is that after I exit the application the sound does not work in the background.
I know that Pulsea... |
2018/12/24 | 2,239 | 7,732 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an LG Android phone. When I turned it off last night, it turned itself back on again with the firmware update showing "Do not disconnect USB". But when I received it from my contract holders, there was no USB; so I used my regular charger. I've woken up this morning and it's still on 0% ... |
2018/12/24 | 2,328 | 8,055 | <issue_start>username_0: Tapping on the build number in the Play Store doesn't really update it anymore on my device; I have no idea why.
I've been trying to sideload the apk which just installs the newer version into /data/app/ but after several reboots i still don't see the newer version.
So yes, is it possible tha... |
2018/12/24 | 2,370 | 8,101 | <issue_start>username_0: There is a folder at internal memory: `.space/`
Inside it has one folder that is a big hash name (probably sha1sum), and inside that folder there are lots of files (also named as a hash something like `60b725f10c9c85c70d97880dfe8191b3.space`) occupying 2.7GB of my smartphone precious internal ... |
2018/12/26 | 847 | 2,549 | <issue_start>username_0: I saw a friend shooting video at 60 fps and then playing the videos back at 24 fps. Seeing the 60 fps video playback at 24 fps was quite amazing and impressive (dramatic almost slow motion effect)!
He did all of this on what looked like an expensive DLSR device.
My question is:
**When you re... |
2018/12/27 | 630 | 2,278 | <issue_start>username_0: Shortly ago, my J7 Prime stopped recognizing my fingerprint.
When I go to
*Settings* ->
*Lock screen and security* ->
*Fingerprint Scanner*
I get
>
> An error has occurred with the fingerprint sensor. If this message appears repeatedly, restart your device.
>
>
>
I tried a few options I ... |
2018/12/27 | 704 | 2,646 | <issue_start>username_0: 
When i try to root my spice dream uno mi 498 without pc with kingroot it give me the error aboveplease prefer another app or give the solution
I am begging please!
Device: spice dream uno (android one)
App: king root.apk
Problem: not rooting
Problem d... |
2018/12/27 | 670 | 2,391 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to drop files from my PC into the BlueStacks 4 Android emulator. I put them in: C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\Engine\UserData\SharedFolder.
I see some of them in sdcard/DCIM/SharedFolder.
However, I only see three (random?) documents. All the maps are not transferred, all the other d... |
2018/12/28 | 769 | 2,833 | <issue_start>username_0: Hi I'm using a stock LineageOS rom specifically android Pie (LineageOS 16) and I've been modifying system applications, such as SystemUI, framework, gallery, sms etc. before (on samsung ROMS) and so far I haven't got any problem aside from forgetting to set the correct permissions on each apk.
... |
2018/12/28 | 426 | 1,467 | <issue_start>username_0: The [official guide](https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/dev-options) says:
>
> On Android 4.1 and lower, the Developer options screen is available by default. On Android 4.2 and higher, you must enable this screen as follows:
>
>
> 1. Open the Settings app.
> 2. (Only on Android 8.0... |
2018/12/29 | 416 | 1,508 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy On Max and inserted two different carrier SIM cards that are Jio4g and Airtel. It has been written that this device is dual sim 4g. It was working fine till I was using Jio4g as my LTE network and for mobile data as well but when i recharged my Airtel sim card and switched... |
2018/12/29 | 589 | 2,476 | <issue_start>username_0: On an Android (6.0), how can I archive old Google contacts where they do not show up in my contacts but they are listed in either:
* the google contacts website under *other contacts*
* archived in another app/cloud storage securely.
Ideally moving them from the archive to my contacts list wo... |
2018/12/31 | 533 | 2,007 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using stock android 9.0. I'd like to be able to get a list of the devices (IP and/or MAC) that are connected to my phone when it's used as a Wi-Fi AP.
Here are a few ways I tried but didn't work:
* In the settings, there is an indicator of how many devices are connected (Network & intern... |
2019/01/01 | 836 | 3,310 | <issue_start>username_0: I am about to clean-install a Lineage ROM on my Android and I want to maximize the internal storage space left for the apps I want.
What I understand so far is:
* The GApps package will reside in the /system read-only partition.
* Updates of apps from the GApps package will reside in the user ... |
2019/01/03 | 1,016 | 3,489 | <issue_start>username_0: A user can enable or disable background data usage by following the following steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap the app slider, then open "Settings".
2. Select "Data usage".
3. Select "Cellular data usage".
4. Select the app you want to limit background data on.
5. Toggle "Background data" t... |
2019/01/03 | 461 | 1,823 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Moto Z Play on the stock 8.0 Oreo ROM (rooted, of course), I find that the lowest brightness setting is still a bit too bright for my liking. This is in contrast with my dad's Galaxy S8+ which goes so dark. One solution that I liked was GravityBox. Unfortunately, that requires Xposed and ... |
2019/01/03 | 363 | 1,259 | <issue_start>username_0: Android Studio claims Fire OS 5.3.6.4 is Android 5.1.1 API 22.
I would really like to be using Nougat (which apparently Fire OS 6 is).
Shouldn't I have the latest Fire OS on my tablet?
Is there a way to do that?
If not, I'll have to try rooting it. I hate these OEM blonked Android OS flavours... |
2019/01/04 | 354 | 1,384 | <issue_start>username_0: I have several Google accounts on my phone. I want to use only *one* of those with Google Maps. I must have accidentally used another one a few times, and now I keep getting notifications about it, should I do some more reviews and whatever.
I've tried time and again and never managed to come ... |
2019/01/05 | 451 | 1,744 | <issue_start>username_0: Many apps can fake GPS location, but none can fake the high accuracy option provided by the internet.
And I need this mocked as well. Many apps demand this option enabled
When high accuracy is disabled, the mocking apps succesfully change my position
But they don't work when High accuracy is... |
2019/01/06 | 323 | 1,363 | <issue_start>username_0: Google photos app has a "free up space" option where it will delete all photos that have been already backed up to Google photos from the local device folders.
The problem with this is that the recent photos I need can be accessed faster so long as they are on the local device. Eg. No interne... |
2019/01/07 | 274 | 1,002 | <issue_start>username_0: I know that a malicious malware/spyware has been installed on my Samsung Galaxy S3 phone and I constantly get the message to close apps not in use because they drain my battery. But I do not have anything running. I have about 3-4 apps, others were turned off/updates uninstalled a long time ago... |
2019/01/08 | 915 | 3,366 | <issue_start>username_0: **How can I delete a file with special characters from an un-rooted Android device?**
I used a web site to download a YouTube video to my mobile phone. The video name contained special characters (emoticons and alike) and the Android browser downloaded the file right away, so I could not renam... |
2019/01/08 | 717 | 2,524 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro, and recently bought a blutooth keyboard for it. They keyboard works, but whenever i click on the area that i want to type something, the on screen keyboard shows up, and i cant use the blutooth one. How do i disable the screen keyboard and only use the blutooth ... |
2019/01/08 | 805 | 2,735 | <issue_start>username_0: Running 8.1.0 on a Moto x4: I keep getting this notification:
>
> **Weather is running**
>
>
> Tap for more information or to stop the app.
>
>
>
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/klOtf.png)
If I tap and Force Stop the W... |
2019/01/08 | 1,010 | 3,209 | <issue_start>username_0: I am looking to find if the Nokia 6.1 is able to run Lineage OS 16. I didnt find a Nokia section in the [official list of supported device](https://download.lineageos.org/). I looked online and find this list from [thedroidguru](https://thedroidguru.com/lineageos-16supported-devices-and-release... |
2019/01/08 | 880 | 3,346 | <issue_start>username_0: In **Device Maintenance** system app on Samsung Galaxy Note8, there is a [**TopBuzz** cache shown when caches are being cleaned](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/206172). **Also in the safe mode.**
It reappears as a cleanup item every few minutes together with **System cache** item a... |
2019/01/12 | 379 | 1,519 | <issue_start>username_0: I want a repeating alert when battery is less than/over than x%.
I have a pair of alerts (Using MacroDroid) that are triggered by a battery level change. One of less than 35%, and one of more than 85%.
It nicely runs a media sound file to alert me. (Ding!)
I want them to *repeatedly* alert m... |
2019/01/13 | 437 | 1,770 | <issue_start>username_0: I have two instances of WhatsApp on my Note8. When I receive a message on my primary WhatsApp, I get notifications instantly as normal. However, on my dual WhatsApp, I don't get notifications unless I open the app.
Sometimes, I get notifications come in all of a sudden as if the app has come a... |
2019/01/15 | 1,161 | 4,043 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using LOS 14.1 unofficial (by dl12345 user from XDA) in my N910C. AutoRotate doesn't work and i found a solution which is working partly. What does mean partly?
I added these to my build.prob with adb.
```
log.tag.launcher_force_rotate=VERBOSE
lockscreen.rot_override=true
```
And I've ... |