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Samsung A52 5G clanging loud. Why?

nickdalzell
Amber Alerts don't make clangs, they make the exact same sound as a tornado warning which threw me off so often I disabled them. I'm not going to pretend I'm Batman at 2AM chasing some rando SUV that looks identical to every other SUV out there, especially if the warning is from three states away. Seriously they need to fix this crap. Or go back to photos on milk cartons.

I mean seriously what are you supposed to do? Chase the criminal down and hope it doesn't escalate to murder? I mean we have cops for a reason.
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My 6 year old 55" Samsung LED died. Replacement?

nickdalzell
As far as LCD flat panels go, the older ones from circa 2009-10 were a lot better made, with matte displays, no easily obsolete 'smart' apps, which you could just as easily use a Roku for and have better support, and with CCFL backlighting that not only has better colours and blacks, but lasts longer than the infamous Samsung LED strips that short or die causing a myriad problems. Used flat panel TVs from that era are super cheap secondhand, ranging from $20-60 for a 37" set, but I've seen some around 45" going for $10 at Goodwill.

I don't know why Plasmas are extinct. Never seen one used anywhere, and nobody owns one. The only one I remember was a 55" Pioneer my stepdad had that weighed a ton, but had a picture that would rival OLED. He purchased it new around 2007 or 2008, and it's still running fine at a family member of his that he gave it to. Wish I took the offer for it when he asked me, but at the time I lived in a trailer that you'd never get a 55" through the door much less fit anywhere.

I got turned off of Samsung TVs after hearing how they place capacitors of dubious brands near very hot heatsinks, almost like they expect them to dry out.

That said, I am using CRTs this day and age. Probably will outlive me, and since most content I watch is SD or black and white, I ain't missing much. Interested in how Babylon 5 looks on a CRT, being period correct time frame. It looked unwatchable (especially the CGI) on anything LCD.
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The PGA and LIV debacle

olbriar
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You might well be correct. I don't know his political feelings towards the Saudis but I know he loves the game of golf as we know it and has no desire to see that changed. I have no idea what will result from the merger. I'm betting there will be compromises by both leagues to form a union. That will definitely make major changes to the game we are accustomed to. Will the changes enhance the game of golf and its exposure to the public? Will there be new avenues for young golf pros to enter the elite arena?
Will there be better dispersal of winning funds so that new players have a chance to play without having deep pockets?

I think there is room for improvement for the game the PGA has in place. As it is, you might be very good but not make the cut to play for the big bucks. Players are forced to fund their expense to travel and play. Not making the cut for the bucks they go home after spending a lot of money for not. Though they have a great game, they simply can't afford to donate to the PGA in an effort to break into the big time.
Dress code is another issue but I can't see it being a big deal. I'm not even good enough to call myself an average golfer but I have golf clothes that meet the standards of all courses.
Game format might well be changed. LIV is playing a shotgun start where the PGA puts the elite players teeing off last on hole #1 so that they are the last to finish. I can't see changing to a shotgun start being a big factor for all of the golfers are well schooled on each hole. Starting on hole thirteen and ending your round on hole twelve can't be a huge deal. All of the tournaments I played in were shotgun start.
Purse is another factor of consideration. Most if not all PGA tournaments have prize monies and contributions to different organizations. Some goes into the PGA pocket. I don't think LIV is getting into the game for kicks. They expect some return for their money. The dispersal of funds will be real interesting.

I'm sure there will be major changes to the game as we know it. Players might even be paid a salary to play like most professional sports with a contract. The PGA is now in bed with LIV so I'm sure we are in for some major changes that did not sit well with Rory.
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Need help with notifications

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olbriar said:
As an alternative to seeking help though their online or phone you might try asking for assistance at a local Verizon outlet. Your wait time could be less, especially if you can manage the visit early on a week day. A one on one with a human with your phone should resolve your problems and eliminate your concerns.
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Thanks for the advice.

I'm a little reluctant to try it though. I've been in the local Verizon store twice before, and the people there honestly didn't seem to know what they were doing. There was a definite air that they were bigger beginners than I was.

I will say, though, that back when I had a flip phone and encountered a problem in a different city, the Verizon staff were very helpful.

For now, I think I'll first try a middle-of-the-night call to Verizon's help line. If I can get through without an hour's wait, the person on the other end should at least be able to tell me whether the telephone number in the notification in fact belongs to Verizon.

But thanks again.
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I used to play this game some time ago and can say it's a good one.
Now I don't play that often.
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WhatsApp not inducing messages

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charlesdouthart said:
To enable message count badges on WhatsApp for a Samsung Galaxy S21:

1. Open your phone's "Settings."
2. Go to "Apps."
3. Find and select "WhatsApp."
4. Go to "App notifications."
5. Ensure that "App icon badges" or "Notification dots" are enabled.

If this doesn't work, it may be a phone-specific issue, and you might want to contact Samsung or check for software updates.
Otherwise download latest gb whatsapp version.
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If these steps do not work, it is possible that there may be a phone-specific issue. In such cases, you can try contacting Samsung support or checking for software updates to ensure that your device is running the latest version.

Additionally, it is worth mentioning that using modified versions of WhatsApp, such as GB WhatsApp, may have different settings and features. If you have downloaded a modified version, you may need to explore its specific settings to enable message count badges.
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Samsung S9+ MDM Mode + the client doesnt remember screen lock password

TheManWithTheGoldenGun
ocnbrze said:
unfortunately the only way to gain access to the phone is to do a hard reset. however, this will trip FRP (factory reset protection) so make sure they know the email and password used to setup the phone. if they do not know this than need to do forget password with google. also keep in mind that this wipe data, but at least they can get back into the phone.

any other discussion on how to bypass the lockscreen is forbidden to be discussed here. AF frowns upon such discussions.

edit: are sure you were in recovery?
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yep, im in recovery mode but the factory reset option doesnt appears
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Galaxy A51 media volume lessening without recieving notifications

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olbriar said:
You might try putting your A51 in safe made. It will halt activity of your installed apps and will show if it's an installed app problem. If the problem still exists your next step would be a factory reset of the device to see if it is a system problem. (make certain you back up your user added media and have your original Google login information to regain phone access) If the problem remains, it would be a hardware problem with the speakers.

Samsung Galaxy A51 - Restart in Safe Mode
  1. Press and hold the. Power and Volume down buttons. (right edge) until the 'Power off' prompt appears on the screen then release.
  2. Touch and hold. Power off. ...
  3. To confirm, tap. Safe mode. ...
  4. With Safe Mode enabled, ensure Airplane Mode is turned off then test device and app functionality.
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I have tried safe mode and the problem still persisted with some music on my external storage.
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USB type c charging cable

olbriar
As long as you are using it for charging and not data transfer, I'm with Augie... they will all do the job. For use in an auto, I like charging cables that are coiled like an old phone receiver for ease of storage.
Doing a quick search on Amazon and found the cable I'm speaking of but could only find it sold in a set of two.
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Totally dead screen, need data recovery?!

K
look into SCRCPY if your already on a wifi and think you might have Enabled adb over TCP/IP on your device if so you may be able to mirror USB C to USB A then switch to wireless mirroring with ur pc.. I got all the steps completed with just a tiny bit of the corner of my screen that was fine + a mouse with usbc adapter.. defiantly no chance if u dont have TCP/IP already enabled its in an impossible spot to do 100% blind
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Tetrd stopped working after windows update KB5032189

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I didn't know that, good call. I didn't have, but now I do, reinstalled both app and server with fresh installs, and it works again. The old versions worked right until I did the Windows update, then wouldn't work afterwards. Some conflict between the old server version and the updated Win sys that wasn't an issue before? Sounds plausible.

Thanks man, I don't care how it works, just that it works.
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Android 13 OEM unlock / bootloader unlock

Hadron
I think there is a linguistic confusion here. It sounds like you are describing how to boot into the bootloader/fastboot mode in order to unlock the phone (using "fastboot oem unlock"), but that's not the same as "unlocking the feature".

OEM unlocking is a feature that can be found in the developer options menu on phones that have it at all. You need to enable it there before you can use it. You can reveal the developer options menu by repeatedly tapping the "build number" in the phone's software information. If your phone does not have an OEM unlocking option in developer options there is no trick to enable it. I'm saying this clearly because talking about "unlocking this feature" makes it sound like a hack to enable unlocking in phones which do not have it supported by the manufacturer, and I wouldn't want to waste the time of anyone who read it that way.
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