Spice it up in here! Where has all the controversy gone? Do BETTER. You disappoint me!

Samsung has started to roll out a further MAY update for the Fold5 international devices on CSC code EUX, (Europe), F946B. Quite why Samsung have not included the June security patch is a mystery.

Build number = F946BXXU1CXE7

Build date = 25 May 2024

Android Security patch = 01 May 2024

Download size = 448.40MB

Camera version = 14.1.00.15

It is a FOTA, (Firmware Over The Air), update and you can check... Settings > Software update... to see if it is available for you. Alternatively, you can connect to the Samsung PC suite, Smart Switch and check via that.

System information

Is there a Samsung Galaxy with 2 sims and SD Card that's not too expensive?

I was really keen on the A25, then a eventually realised it has either 2 sims OR 1 sim and an SD card, but not all three options.
I have trouble following the specs clearly, as some say 'Nano', some say '2 sims one tray' but I can't work out in clear English what I want.

I'm in Thailand and the price of the A25 is about 6,500 Baht (about US$200 I think)
Is there a new-ish model with 2 sims & an SD card?

On my Z Fold 4, when I initially start the phone, I could touch the power button (sensing my fingerprint) to get to where I could input my password and start the phone. On my Z Fold 5, even though it is set up similarly, it will not do this (I do have fingerprints set up). I have to swipe the screen to be able to get to input my password. Has the feature as described on the 4 been eliminated in the 5?

Danny

Anyone watching?
I vaguely heard what it's about, and now I'm going to check it out later tonight.
So far 31% on rotten tomatoes....?

hey guys,
just wanted to pay tribute to those who stormed Normandy's beaches on D-Day. i am going to watch Saving Private Ryan in honor for those who were there. will you guys watch it today?

i will raise my glass of bourbon in a toast for the survivors of that day and say "thank you for what you did".

Hi,

Another new watch face for collection, just released: Sonar Watch Face


Cool animation, with a lot of free features (datas to display, vibration on new hour, colors & information format, etc...)

You can extend the experience by unlocking the premium access, and fully benefit from the watch face (complications, secondary timezone, interactivity, custom shortcuts, etc...)

I hope that you will like it!

This bizarre: Today my S9 began not consistently asking me to enter my PIN to unlock the screen. I went through my lock screen settings and changed it to ask me to enter my PIN just five minutes after the screen shuts down, but...

It seems like the phone can be in my pocket for way longer than that, yet the phone still doesn't ask for my PIN.

Note I am not using any settings that would prevent the phone from locking when it senses it's near my body or close to a trusted device in my home.

Is there an app or a system app whose cache I need to delete?

Or some other setting I should be looking at?

Thank you!

Today, on my Samsung Z Fold 5, I can't get email links to open up with Opera, even though when I go go settings (phone settings/apps), all browsers say that Opera is the default browser. This seems to have happened after I added some accounts to Aqua Mail. For now, I got links to stop opening with Chrome by disabling Chrome, but I do not think this is the proper or desired way. Chrome was not disabled on my Z Fold 4 and links opened there Correctly. Possibly dome changes got made in Aqua Mail or in my Google account during the email account additions. Any ideas here??

Danny

I bought a "renewed" one off Amazon for a dear friend when her phone died, and the first one they sent seemed to have a battery that was nearing the end of its life, so we exchanged it, and the replacement is working just fine.

I know the S21 FE is kinda old, but it's just such a darned good deal on Amazon right now; they're about $200 to $225 dollars for "renewed" ones.

Heck, a brand new, unopened one is under $380.

I'm seriously tempted to get one for myself, 'cause the app I use for my Dexcom G7 CGM will soon lose support for any Android version older than Android 12.

Regarding that Dexcom app, it requires me to give it permission to circumvent battery saving settings so it can constantly monitor my blood glucose in real time. So maybe I should spring for a brand new phone, and not a refurb, in order to maximize battery life?

I dunno. What's your opinion of the S21 FE? Would you buy one in 2024? That $200 to $225 price is pretty hard to resist.

This morning when I started to use my Z Fold 4, it failed. I am using it right now, but in cripple mode. When I unfolded the phone (while the cover screen was active), the phone inner screen started to display, but the display and phone shut off. It took a while, but I eventually figured I could start and run the phone as long as I kept it folded. If you unfolded it, the screen flashed on, then off and the phone died. Buttons on the right side of the phone (when the phone is open) do not function. It appears that connectivity on the phone is an issue when the hinge is in certain positions. I am charging up a new Z Fold 5 right now.

Danny

I have a Samsung S10 that's been acting weird lately. One day it spontaneously rebooted without me physically touching it. Another time the phone awoke from sleep without me physically touching it. The phone, not me has deleted pictures. An app on the phone downloaded an app without my permission. Fortunately, I was able to uninstall the app.

I can't decide between getting a locked phone or an unlocked phone.

I have some questions.

I know that unlocked phones come without a SIM card because the phones can be used on any carrier. I'm on Verizon & I wish to stick with Verizon. So, the unlocked phone has to be activated by Verizon. After the unlocked phone is activated by Verizon, will it have Verizon WiFi or is that a separate process? I know that Google Fi is an option for the Pixel phones. I assume that it's an option for any Android phone, correct?

If I buy an unlocked phone activated by Verizon, will I be able to get it serviced at Verizon or will I need to get it serviced elsewhere because it isn't a Verizon-branded phone?

Of course, I can buy a Verizon-branded phone & I won't have any problems getting it serviced.

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How to disable Digital Wellbeing on Redmi Note 9?


1 I disabled daily device usage within the app

2 I went to Settings>Apps>Special App Access>Usage Access, and turned off Digital Wellbeing's usage access.

Then, I opened Hidden Settings for MIUI or System App Remover apps (both are basically the same) but they Disable button is greyed out.

Hi I'm not very good on my phone and I need to back up some files, including 8000 or so recorded calls, which I must not lose. It's a Huawei 20x 5G. It is absolutely stuffed full of really important stuff including the phone calls which I cannot lose, but if I try to back up to Google Drive it will only let me back up 40 or so at a time and it takes hours upon hours. I have in the past managed to put things onto a USB pendrive but the USB port is dodgy and it doesn't always transfer over. If the port breaks then I can't do anything at all obviously as I can't charge it. what is going to be the easiest quickest way for me to get copies of all this stuff? I'm terrified of doing something wrong trying to sort it ! Sorry to sound so totally daft.

Anyone using a Galaxy S24U?

My Samsung S22 Ultra has all of a sudden stopped recognizing the period (.) in voice typing. It used to be that you can just say "period" and it would put the period punctuation mark in there. Now it just types out the whole word "period" instead. Other punctuations are unaffected, such as comma, exclamation point, or question mark, even colon ) is still working! But the most common one, period, is not working? Just started happening a couple of days ago. Anyone else notice that? I use the voice typing quite a bit here.

I've also tried switching the keyboard, from Google Gboard to Samsung keyboard but no difference.

Is there a way to have Google assistant use Firefox by default? What about Bixby?

Or is there another voice activated assistant type app that can do similar to what Google assistant does?

I was advised about a year ago that I had a cataract that should be removed. At the time it seemed that waiting until the mowing season was over would give me plenty of time to have the surgery and recover without interrupting my daily tasks. I had a heart attack last fall that put everything on hold. I don't know if the cataract seems worse because I'm in the sun so much or if it is aggressively growing but for whatever reason, the vision in the cataract eye has substantially deteriorated to the point that I need to do something about it. I have all kinds of questions that I hope someone here can answer.
Anyone here been though cataract surgery? Were you happy with the results? How much down time? Did you start with your optometrist or start by shopping your local options for the surgery? Did you have any financial help.. Medicare? Supplement? ... and on and on. I thank you in advance.

Google has added so much crap to where you type a message on Google Messages it's hard to type or read a message you are typing due to a lack of space. This is really stupid. The space between smile face and the picture icon is all the space you get for your typing message. A long word or a couple of words and it scrolls down

I recently discovered that the Nova Launcher disables app badges unless upgraded to the premium version.

Is there any way to deal with this besides removing the app. What would be the best alternative launcher?

Just read silver is now over $30 an ounce

This is scary to know....

Hi Guys,

Yesterday I published the Amiibo Vault Android application for Amiibo collectors or gaming fans. The app is non-profit without ads, I just want to help other fans like me to get details, compatibility, and other info about Amiibo figures or cards. You can also scan your amiibo directly with the app and get all the info that you need to improve your gameplay. Hopefully, you can find it useful for your needs. Please leave any feedback to help me to improve the app. Thank you very much.

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