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nickdalzell
Modern Samsung phones are garbage. Especially the flips/folds. They're basically doing a worse version of what the Kyocera Echo did in 2012, like most modern tech. Doing the same job in a far more frustrating way. I dream of the day we get the pace of actual tech progress we had back in 2010 back and start adding features and innovations instead of regressing like we've done since 2015+. If any OEM made a slider phone today, they'd find a way to mess that idea up as well.

The Z-series still suffer the crease issue which is unacceptable given these phones are double what a CrApple is in price.

There is GrapheneOS, which is a Google-free Android that is promoting privacy, but you have to get a Pixel to have it, which means giving Google your $$$ anyway. Seems we true Android geeks are damned if we do, damned if we don't in this 'future.' All Google seems interested in doing is following Apple.

*Posted from Windows XP, because even modern Windows sucks.
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Tik Tok Video Quality

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Yes, I'd be happy to help you improve the quality of your TikTok videos. Here are a few tips that may help:
Record in landscape mode: TikTok videos are typically recorded in landscape mode, which provides a wider and more visually appealing format for your content.
Use a good camera: The quality of your video will depend largely on the camera you use. If you have a smartphone with a good camera, use that. If not, consider investing in a high-quality camera or using a camera app that allows you to manually adjust the camera settings.
Ensure adequate lighting: Good lighting is essential for high-quality videos. Make sure that you record in a well-lit area or use additional lighting if necessary.
Use editing tools: TikTok has a variety of editing tools and filters that can help you enhance the look and feel of your videos. Experiment with different options to find the ones that work best for you.
Upload in high resolution: When you upload your video to TikTok, make sure to upload it in the highest resolution possible. This will ensure that the video looks as good as it can on the platform.
We are done with the quality. If you need help with gaining popularity (views, likes, and followers), you should consider using SocCeleb. It is a service where you can purchase all you need (views, likes, and followers) for a low price.
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Help US cellular on Verizon?

Clementine_3 said:
No need to leave or be sorry or think you've done something wrong, stick around for a bit - it's a great forum full of helpful people. Sometimes it's hard to 'read' what people meant but no one was implying you're a thief.
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That's how it made me feel like I was being called a thief like I said a coworker gave me phone thinking they were helping me out since I'm still using an galaxy s6. But like I've said I'll give them the phone back tell them they need to take back wherever they got it from.
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Help Wireless DeX and Android TV

The_Chief
I'd love to know how to use Chromecast on my Z Fold 4 to project wireless DeX to the TV. I don't believe it is possible right now... not until Google decides to cooperate with Samsung a little more.

UPDATE:

Apparently it's SAMSUNG that's to blame. Wireless DeX uses Miracast, which Google has long abandoned in favor of Chromecast. So this is a problem for SAMSUNG to fix.
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Use of Contacts Groups

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In my contacts I have three Labels for contacts thus:
System Group (contains ALL GMAIL contacts)
Phonebook (people I have tagged to be included in my home phone book)
Home Phone Book (other I have tagged for home phone use)

When I select the phone icon, to make a call, and press contacts it lists the System Group.

How do I make it show ONLY the Phonebook people?

Phone runs on Android 11
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Can anybody identify these notification icons?

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ocnbrze said:
just pull the notification bar down to see what it is.

unless this is not your phone which 9 times out of 10 what usually happens here in AF. we get this question everyday. the problem is that there are milllions of apps with notification icons......so unless it is something popular like facebook or youtube, most of the time these threads only get guesses from us. the only true way to know is to either ask or look in the notification bar.
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Thanks
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Help How I solved our 0% battery / No charge conundrum

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Getjkelly2 said:
DATE: 02/09/22

SOFTWARE ISSUE PREVENTING CHARGING & THE FIX FROM A RETIRED MOTOROLA ENGINEER.

IT IS THREE EASY STEPS TO FIX PHONE.
1. PLUG YOUR PHONE NORMALLY YOU DO NOT NEED TO WRAP THE WIRE OR KINK THE PLUG. JUST PLUG IT IN AS IF THERE WERE NO ISSUES. :rolleyes:

2. WHILE HOLDING THE VOLUME DOWN BUTTON AND THE POWER BUTTON IN SIMULTANEOUSLY WAIT ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RELEASE BOTH BUTTONS SIMULTANEOUSLY. THIS LOADS THE PHONES "BOOTLOADER" MENU, SOME CALL IT FASTBOOT IT DOESN'T MATTER. THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD SEE NORMALLY....

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I SAID FIXED IN THE PHOTO ABOVE WHAT I MEANT IS WORKING PROPERLY. IF YOUR SCREEN LOOKS LIKE THIS CONGRATS YOUR A TECH PRODIGY AND FIXED YOUR PHONE IN ONLY 2 STEPS! LEAVE YOUR PHONE IN THIS STATE TO CHARGE OVER NIGHT.

FOR ALL OTHERS WHO HAVE BATTERY STATE INFO THAT SAYS CHANGING SLOWLY AND THE TEXT IS RED (sorry no photo) YOU'LL BE DONE IN ABOUT TWO MORE HOURS! IT'S TIME TO PERFORM THE LAST STEP!

3. NOW DO ONLY THIS...
NOT BY PHONES PLUG BUT BY THE USB END YOU WILL UNPLUG THE PHONE FROM THE WALL OUTLET AND PLUG IT RIGHT BACK IN.

FIXED? YEP THE TEXT IS NOW GREEN AND IT'S CHARGING NORMALLY.

SORRY ABOUT THE 2 MORE HOURS TO GO PRANK, LIGHTEN UP YOU FIXED YOUR PHONE! CONGRATS

TOMORROW MORNING SELECT "START" USING THE VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS WHEN YOU HAVE START HIGHLIGHTED CLICK POWER AND PHONE WILL START NORMALLY ALL CHARGED READY TO GO!

HOPE THAT HELPED!
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Thanks for the tip. I've done all that. screen shows 'battery ok' in green but not the word '(charging)'. I've just left it connected to the charger like this for a day but nothing happened. When disconnecting it from power I am back to the same situation. Power charging symbol (white on black background) comes up without showing a percentage below it and phone simply does not operate at all..

Any tip on how to resolve this @Getjkelly2 ?
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In Android Studio, after dragging elements from the palette to the layout, they fly somewhere

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saramarz said:
Here are some potential solutions to try:

  • Try cleaning and rebuilding your project by going to "Build" > "Clean Project" and then "Build" > "Rebuild Project" in Android Studio.
  • Check if there are any errors in your XML layout files. If there are, try fixing them and see if that resolves the issue.
  • Make sure that the elements you are trying to add to the layout have appropriate layout_width and layout_height values set.
  • Try invalidating caches and restarting Android Studio by going to "File" > "Invalidate Caches / Restart"
  • Check the constraints of the elements, it should be properly aligned, if not then adjust it.
  • The issue can also be caused by the version of the Android Studio you are using, and could potentially be fixed by updating to the latest version.
If none of the above solutions work, you may consider creating a new project and copying your code and resources over to it. This way you can rule out any issues with the project configuration as the cause of the problem.
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Thank You! It was real usefull and full request. Next-after-problem day I opened those project and all normal working. By the way I've rebooted the computer and just restarted the studio all of that was useless just day before. The Shaitan mashine!
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Help How to prevent a particular "harmful app" notification?

codesplice
Wow, Cerburus - there's an app I haven't heard about in a long while. I do remember it being really handy back in the day... I guess that must have been around Android 4ish that I used it last?

As mentioned above, there are a number of security concerns regarding the Cerberus Anti-Theft app, and it having been removed from the Play Store for violating policies isn't a good look either. There are other anti-theft / "find device" apps still available through the Play Store so I don't think it's a case of Google simply trying to shut down competition for their Find My Device service (which doesn't make them any money anyway).

Personally, I would ditch Cerberus and go for another solution instead. Many could likely be augmented a bit with Tasker or a similar automation app to provide more capabilities while still preserving the Play Protect protection.


If you're insisting upon using a potentially insecure app, though, try going to Settings > Security & privacy > App security, tap the gear icon at the top of the screen, and disable Scan apps with Play Protect and Improve harmful app detection.
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best phone cases for drop screen protection

AlexFox97
Hey, I totally get it; protecting your new phone is a top priority. I just got a new phone myself, so I know the feeling. IMO, a hard plastic case with a raised edge around the front and camera is a good option for drop protection. However, you might also want to check out https://caseface.ie; they have a wide variety of designs, some of which are specifically designed for drop protection. But don't forget to also look for grip-style cases, as they can help you prevent dropping your phone. Good luck with your search!
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