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Help Locked out of Galaxy S5

iBowToAndroid
family coach said:
After factory default reset, S5 not accepting my Samsung ID and/or Password. I had forgotten my swipe password, and PIN as well. Samsung wants me to bring it to an authorized repair shop where I assume it will cost money which I don't want to spend. Verizon was my carrier. Any ideas? thanks!
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1. Verizon can't do it for you

2. Samsung *may* charge something since it's out of warranty, but they may not - probably worth checking into, at least

3. If Samsung can't/won't do it (or if they charge more than you want to pay), a 3rd party professional business can do it. If they're ethical, they shouldn't charge you more than $20, considering the age and value of the device
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How to turn on my S9 with broken power button

iBowToAndroid
ocnbrze said:
nope sorry, once the phone is off, its off. there is nothing that you can do other than get the power button fixed.
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Well that's definitely not true

Samin Fetahi said:
I saw some videos and texts which suggest to press and hold Volume down button and to plug the USB cable to PC and phone but it only is charging the phone, I'm not receiving the warning message. Some time a get vibration and red light, nothing else.

Is there any other way to do for example any Windows app or any other trick I can do?!

Thanks in advance
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Try holding both Volume buttons, while you plug it in. If that doesn't work, then try Volume Down together with Bixby
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JP5 upgrade

svim
Be wary about following the instructions on that particular page, it's one person's hacking efforts (note that XDA Developers did close that thread)

But regarding the OP's query, keep in mind that JP5 tablets are specifically intended to be used within a correctional facility's control and oversight. The installed custom Android OS used in JP tablets is restricted and limited so the tablet itself is by design going to involve a lot of content filtering and apps having limitations to various online services. The thing is, unless JPay releases a typical, common usage version of Android for your JP5 (not going to happen), your options to upgrade this tablet to newer version of the Android OS isn't likely. On top of that, the JP5 tablet is very dated and will have complications using modern day online services anyway -- it's just a software being out of date matter but the hardware is just too old too.

I'll suggest instead of fighting with your JP5 tablet to be fully functional in a current setting that you just start looking into buying a new, more capable phone or tablet. There are a lot of options to choose from now. If budget is a primary factor, an Amazon Fire HD8 tablet is only $90. It's going to be running Amazon's FireOS and include a lot of Amazon branding but as a basic tablet a good value.
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ScrollWatch - Movie & TV Streaming Guide

P
Incredibly convenient application with so many useful features. I can also recommend 999flix for watching movies and TV shows. This site is convenient because all the films are uploaded in 1080p/4k quality here. There is also a selection of films by genre, year of release, and rating. Watch right away, load quickly, without delay. What's more, you can watch movies in any language you want, and you can also open subtitles in 2 languages at the same time. Watching movies on this site is convenient from any device, even from a smartphone. The site is adapted and optimized for mobile phones very, very well.
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Unrooting

K
svim said:
As @Dannydet posted, you need to flash the appropriate stock Samsung ROM to return your phone back to its original unrooted state.

When you rooted your phone, that was a fundamental change to the installed Android operating system. In order to go back to unrooted, you have to replace that altered, rooted operating system with a stock, clean, unrooted operating system. With Samsung phones, flashing a stock ROM will also install a stock Samsung Recovery.
Be sure to choose a ROM to download that exactly matches your specific model of A30. ROMs are not interchangeable, they are very device specific.
On the download page of the ROM you do select, there are instructions on how to use the Odin utility to do the flashing process. Read them and follow them, don't take shortcuts or make assumptions. It's not necessarily a difficult process but it does require specific steps to be taken in sequence.
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Hey man, I really appreciate your response. I will try get it fixed with this your help.
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Texting?

Danny0311
OK, i've told them to check their iphones. However, part of my problem is that when i send out a text, it takes three to five minutes before my Galaxy registers that they have received the msg. This is all with the "google messages" app that came on the phone.
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Accessories Music player app

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RE: mikedt
James_Watson said:
VLC Media Player?
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Thank you. I'd forgotten about Foobar. Used it a number of years ago. Yup, it does the trick!!! Tried the newest VLC and they want payment for it now.

RE: James Watson

Hey James; Thanks for replying. Yeah, tried the latest "version" of VLC. Seems, now, they ask you to buy it. I D/led the free version and it was devoid of many of the features I require. I guess I could try to find a 'retro" version, but not sure if that'd work now that VLC's policies have changed. I was reminded of (TNX mikedt) Foobar 2000 and I've found it to be the player I wanted. Has all the bell and whistles and is still open source.
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Help with Flip 3 and hearing aids

olbriar
I have a S21 Ultra that worked flawlessly with my ReSound aids prior to the Android 12 update. My aid's associated app links a page declaring there is a known issue between 12 and Samsung devices. I've not noticed a decrease in battery life but there is an issue with streaming. I don't know if the questionable compatibility between Samsung and 12 is your battery draining culprit but something you might investigate.

Something you might check is under accessibility in your phone settings. Make certain that under hearing enhancements that hearing aid support is enabled and compatibility is on and your aids show up as a connected device.

When I initially set up my aids to use BLE (blue tooth low energy) I married aids to phone using the associated app from the play store for my aids. I recently had one aid replaced and my audiologist once again used the app to connect the new aid to my phone. I'm not certain that my aids can be connected to my phone without using the app. You might check to see if your BLE connection is solid.

The big question to me is why your left aid suddenly consumes more battery than the right even after being replaced. My rechargeable aids don't drain at the same rate. I asked my audiologist what might be the cause and her response was that I required a great deal more assistance from my right aid. I can accept that as a reason. However, in your case, I'm assuming that there was not a major change in your prescription in August.

I wish I had more to offer. I both love and hate my aids. :) I would love for the tech to work better than it does. They are called aids for a reason. I hope that you can solve your battery draining issue.
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Reusing part of a layout

M
Sorry in advance if this is something that has been answer before. I am a C# dev that never deals with UI, trying to learn android for fun and has no idea how to word his question...

I have made a layout I am happy with, like the following;

Code: 
 <LinearLayout
        android:layout_column="1"
        android:layout_row="0"
        android:layout_width="300dp"
        android:layout_height="40dp"
        android:layout_marginLeft="40dp"
        android:orientation="horizontal">

            <TextView
                android:text="Run For:"
                android:textSize="30dp"
                android:layout_width="0sp"
                android:layout_height="match_parent"
                android:layout_weight=".5"
                android:textAlignment="center"/>

            <Button
                android:id="@+id/btn_down"
                android:layout_width="0sp"
                android:layout_height="match_parent"
                android:layout_weight=".15"
                android:textAlignment="center"
                android:text="-" />

            <TextView
                android:id="@+id/run_time"
                android:textSize="30dp"
                android:layout_width="0sp"
                android:layout_height="match_parent"
                android:layout_weight=".2"
                android:textAlignment="center"
                android:inputType="number"
                android:text="0" />

            <Button
                android:id="@+id/btn_up"
                android:layout_width="0sp"
                android:layout_height="match_parent"
                android:layout_weight=".15"
                android:textAlignment="center"
                android:text="+" />
    </LinearLayout>

and some handeling code;
Code: 
 AppCompatTextView runTime = FindViewById<AppCompatTextView>(Resource.Id.run_time);
            AppCompatButton up = FindViewById<AppCompatButton>(Resource.Id.btn_up);
            AppCompatButton down = FindViewById<AppCompatButton>(Resource.Id.btn_down);

            up.Click += delegate
            {
                Int16 time;

                if(Int16.TryParse(runTime.Text, out time))
                {
                    if (time < 10)
                    {
                        time++;
                        runTime.Text = time.ToString();
                    }
                }
            };

            down.Click += delegate
            {
                Int16 time;

                if (Int16.TryParse(runTime.Text, out time))
                {
                    if (time > 0)
                    {
                        time--;
                        runTime.Text = time.ToString();
                    }
                }
            };

Great, all works.

How do I now repeat that 64 more times? I have a GridLayout already, I just have no idea how to repeat the buttons layout and click events. I guess I could copy and paste it 63 more times, but I feel like that might not be the best way here…

Has anyone got a example or something for me to read about how to do this?
I am writing this in C# but an example in java would be fine.

Thanks
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"Set a timer for x minutes" - "go and do it yourself"

nickdalzell
IMO we were better off when we used our hands and did actual work. We were certainly stronger for it. Today we're getting quite thin-skinned and puny, and I'm certain that tons of digital, connected 24/7 lifestyle can't be healthy in the long term.

Just from the whole pandemic I've realized from experience just at work that people (our customers) have gotten quite triggered by quite innocous things like telling them the truth about a repair or something. I think people are getting more and more used to being behind a screen or using AI to do most of the tasks (including using robotic lawn mowers!) and it's causing social interaction to break down and people are becoming more and more introverted as a result.
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Sd scare

nickdalzell
The World Economic Forum is responsible for the rather dystopian future that's supposedly planned for us come 2030. There's even a book written by its founder called "Covid-19: The Great Reset" and the things they want scare the hell out of me.

I'll stop here since any further discussion borders on political discussion which I'm sure the mods don't want any part in here.
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