Android 12 update came through this morning.

He did add a new account with my gmail to no avail.

Thanks for the replies
Yes, I can normally answer regular cellular calls, the problem is only at apps that are using internet connection for data transfer.
I assume that problem is with android because I can not answer either on Xiaomi or Samsung phones, with iPhone it is not a problem.

Hmm... If I listen to the radio and my phone is connected, when a Viber call arrives it automatically changes source in a car and starts to ring at car audio, same as a GSM call, the only difference is that I can't answer it. So I guess that car system partially recognizes call, not as media input?

I noticed that when I receive a GSM call, a real number that is calling me is displayed in-car media screen.
When I receive Viber/Whatsapp call number is only "1000000", on iPhone it displays the real number that is calling me on that (Viber/Whatsapp) app


maybe someone fixes this with MacroDroid?

Since the Pixel 3a Google's phones have supported dual SIM (one physical, one eSIM). But their support page on this feature tells you to check with your carrier whether this will work with them.

com.samsung.android.app.spage - is part of the Bixby virtual assistant
com.samsung.android.incallui - is the interface when you are on a phone call ("in call ui")
com.samsung.android.dialer - is the Samsung phone app
com.samsung.android.messaging - is the Samsung message app

There are a lot of apps that run in the background in order to make the ones you click on work (though 2 of these actually are the things you click on). This is true of any phone, and indeed any computer. The reason you've not seen these before is probably because you haven't looked before.

I did do a little checking on "Bark". It seems to be a "parental monitor" service, which you pay a subscription to use. A couple of excerpts from their FAQs might be relevant to your post (emphasis added by me):

* What will my child think about Bark's monitoring features?

Kids are generally receptive to Bark once they learn that we protect them online while also giving them more privacy. Parents don’t get access to every single message they send — only to online activities that indicate that they might be in danger. Here’s how to talk to your child about Bark.

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So they claim this can't give her access to every message you send or receive, just those that pass some filters.

* Will my child know that Bark is installed?

While it is technically possible to set up Bark without your child's knowledge (assuming you have the log-in information for their online accounts), we highly encourage you to discuss your usage of Bark with your child. Talking to your child about alerts when they arise provides a good opportunity to have important conversations about serious topics.

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So a lot of monitoring is only possible if she knows your passwords.

Also the client on your phone doing the monitoring is called "Bark for kids". It doesn't sound like it is that well hidden.

I can't say that she doesn't have spyware on your phone, but this app doesn't sound like it would be a very good choice for that purpose.

I love quizzes and I still can't find one that has interesting questions that I want to think about a lot. As for this particular quiz - here the questions at the level of kindergarten. Nothing interesting. I've noticed that a lot of garbage in the gaming sphere appears right now. No matter how many games I try - all of them are failure. What`s the point of making so much low-quality product? One of the few games I still play on my phone and computer is minecraft. It hasn't stopped being popular among players for over 5 years now. It's success! Plus, they have some really cool Minecraft Servers. And it's also one of their games that I let my child play.

Hi I'm thinking of buying a new Android phone, I'm looking for a phone that can handle emulators and is compatible with Razer Kishi. Since I don't have my pc in the country I'm staying in. I'm probably gonna buy a new phone tomorrow or the day after any recommendations?

Thank you for your time

I've not a dev of course, but will try to answer on what I know.

1) Almost certain, yes. This project will a require a custom made app(s).

2) I guess anything, as long as it's reasonable specs and has a good camera.

3) MacroDroid was designed for automating tasks on a single devices AFAIK. And from what you describe, may not be suitable for something as ambitious as your project.

4) I know Android apps are usually developed and built using Android Studio, which is free open source software(FOSS).

5) Not a clue.

code output? apk file?

Hi Danny,
Yes, I think you're right; I did install Opera on it. So, why won't it install the pdf reader com.gsnathan.pdfviewer_28.apk?
Hi Kate, I set security unknown, but it still won't install.
..... john
P.S. This is Android 6

puppykickr said:

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.ten15.diyfish/

Try it, and while it is running, touch a fish.

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Thanks, it is an amazing screen saver!

even if you slimmed down the os with a rooted custom rom, the processing power will not increase. the only way to do that is to get a new processor......which is not possible other than to upgrade your phone.

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Actually this thing started when I activated “power button ends call” < Accessibility < Settings, then decided I didn’t want it and deactivated again.

My phone doesn’t have “light/day”, only “auto-brightness” which I turned off to no effect.

I tend to think the “hardware issue” is the thing that has to be explored.

Many thanks to all of you for replying.

As a Administrator, I am diligent in keeping things orderly, errant bandwidth due to oversized images equates to more money spent for services, anytime I can save the owners money, I try to do so.

You should not pass that hard code path to the openFileOutput function. The legacy storage location will cause an unhandled exception, and thus your app will crash.

If you just need to share a file with email, I think app-specific storage is enough for you. You can use FileProvider component.

But if you insist on save your .txt file in a shared storage, your app will have to use the 'Storage Access Framework' or request 'All files access' from the user.

The former, the Storage Access Framework, requires user interactions to select directories using the system file picker.
The latter uses the ACTION_MANAGE_ALL_FILES_ACCESS_PERMISSION intent action to direct users to a system settings page where they can enable the following option for your app: Allow access to manage all files.

For more help, check the official Android developer website, please. Btw, it would be appreciated if you could leave a 5-star for my app available on Google Play.

Short answer: you probably can't.

Long answer: Android (like any mobile OS) has to be built for the particular model of device it is to run on. You cannot download a generic Android 10 and install it on any device. Normally the device manufacturer builds and tests updates and you download and install them from the device's Settings (exactly where the "System Updates" menu is will depend a little on manufacturer and version, but start by looking in the System settings or the menu items towards the end of the Settings). If there are no updates available that tells you that the manufacturer hasn't made one. If you are still on Android 6 there is basically no chance that there will be an official update to 10 or higher (many manufacturers of budget devices never produce updates at all).

If there is no official update available you can see whether there is a "custom ROM" based on a more recent version. This will involve unlocking the bootloader (if possible), installing a custom recovery (if someone has made one for that model) and using that to install the ROM (if someone has made one for this model). A good place to look for information on this is the xda-developers forum. But note, like official software community software (ROM and recovery) must also be built for the specific device: a ROM or recovery made for a different model will not work and will probably render your device unusable (using a recovery built for a different model is particularly risky). Even if you find something I'd advise also finding out how to reflash your device with stock software first, in case anything goes wrong.

However, you are asking for a big update: at least 4 major versions. Very few devices have custom ROM support that extends that long: most developers move on before then, and anyway it's often not possible, e.g. if one of the (old) components doesn't have a driver that's compatible with a newer android build that's game over. There have been a very small number of devices where an enthusiast community have worked very hard to update to newer versions, but the number that got from 6 to 10 is still small, and tablets were less popular for development than phones. So to be honest I think you will be very lucky if there is a suitable ROM for your device.

Someone might have decided that it's a clearer gesture, less likely to be triggered accidentally? Or just seen that that was what another manufacturer did and copied it? No way of knowing.

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I have been using a Dbrand case for a month. It gives good protection but it is very heavy. I added a metal loop on back to help hold it. With the case and the loop, it's like a brick. I had to take it off and use a clear, soft Ferilinso case. It is much lighter than the Dbrand, but not as protective.

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I'll check it out!

Thanks again,
... john

The device is still getting old quick.
2018 was four years ago, and the average battery life is what- 2 to 4 years?
And as these are devices with batteries that are excessively difficult to replace, it is obvious that this is not meant to happen.

So, even if a device is functioning well, when the battery is gone the device goes with it.

The battery dying is inevitable, it will happen, and after 3+ years it is past the time to be considering a new device- especially if there are now other issues- even if the battery has not become one yet.

Unfortunately, this is how it is with these devices.

We all get attached and want to use them as long as possible, but it never seems to be long enough.

Normally a battery will die or else some physical damage will be the end of it, but sometimes a strange thing may happen instead.

Perhaps there is a solution to the immediate issue, but that would not change the fact that the device is going to be four years old in March.

For me what fixed the issue was to stop the backup after a few minutes of being stuck(at 90%) and restarting the backup. It picked up where it left off and finished backing up.

As for the obvious, make sure you have enough space in your google account for the backup. Also keep in mind that backups can take long as was the case for me (116MB took well over an hour). While other times it's been quick.

The answer is that I've no idea how good those things are at detecting spyware, but I wouldn't bet my banking password on it.

I actually doubt that any spyware would be installed from the Google Play Store as that would make it too easy for you to spot (unless it's able to edit itself out from the list of apps you have downloaded from Google, which I'm doubtful of). But of course if you left someone with the device long enough they could download and install something from elsewhere.

Your phone only has a firewall if you added one. If someone knows the url of a spyware vendor - or somewhere they keep their own copy - then if you give them access for long enough they could install it and set it up. I'm not saying that is what happened, just that if you give your unlocked phone to a bad actor and leave them to it you have no security, as any protection you might have they could turn off and then turn on again when they were done so that you couldn't tell. The first rule is that you just don't give other people access to your phone - not just unauthorised access, unless you really trust them you don't give them access full stop.

What can you do? Well as Danny said, unless you left them alone with your phone, a computer, a USB cable and plenty of time they won't have rooted it(*), so a factory reset will clear everything - of course it will also erase everything on your phone, so you want to be sure you have a backup of your photos, messages etc first. If you are seriously concerned about spyware you'll change your passwords afterwards. And if you haven't enabled 2 factor authentication on your Google account, do so: if someone has access to your Google account then for many purposes they don't even need to put anything on your phone. Note: we occasionally get people who don't know their own Google login and password: if you are one of those don't reset the phone until you've worked them out, as you'll need them to get back in.

Not trying to scare you there, I've no idea whether you have spyware or not, just saying that if you have there are a number of steps you need to take to get rid of it and protect yourself against any leakage that might have occurred already.

(*) If your phone is rooted then they can put spyware in the system, where a factory reset won't get rid of it. But unless you have a really old phone you will need a computer to root it, if it's even possible in the first place.

Ok, I found the solution. I simply created a new project with the same layout. What I did to cause the problem I don't know...

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