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Help Good Samsung smartphone

ocnbrze
Karer09334 said:
As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions. However, I can provide some information that may help you make a decision.

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is a smartphone that offers 5G connectivity, which can provide faster internet speeds if you have access to a 5G network. In terms of performance, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (exact model may vary based on the region) and has sufficient power to handle most tasks and apps smoothly.

When it comes to camera quality, the Galaxy A52 5G has a versatile camera setup. It typically includes a main high-resolution camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera for capturing wider scenes, and additional cameras such as a depth sensor or macro lens. This setup allows for a variety of photography options and generally produces good quality images, especially in well-lit conditions.

However, it's important to note that camera quality can be subjective and dependent on individual preferences. It's recommended to read reviews, compare sample photos, and consider your specific photography needs before making a decision.

Ultimately, the "better choice" between smartphones depends on your specific requirements, preferences, and budget. It's a good idea to consider factors such as overall performance, camera quality, software features, battery life, display quality, and any other features that are important to you when making a decision.
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but as ai, you provided very little info. its all very vague and does not really help in contribution.
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Any YouTube TV Subscribers

olbriar
Dannydet said:
Oh, you'll still get your baseball, just different games and teams.
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I've been looking at my options. I follow a number of teams and currently have the MLB package. My home team is the Royals. They stink so bad that they will not make ESPN or network. If I didn't have the MLB package, I get all of the Royals games on Bally sports KC through DirecTV. When I drop DTV I'll lose the package and Bally KC. Not only will I lose the majority of my baseball, I'll lose my home team. I suspect that I sound like a spoiled child... because I am. I've had the MLB package for a number of years and have always been able to watch the Royals through cable and then DTV. I'll miss my baseball.

Bally sports is offered by a number of streaming services. I can subscribe after confirming that Bally KC is part of their programming. I can subscribe to a streaming service that offers the MLB package or simply subscribe directly from MLB.com.
All of it is doable but it makes streaming a lesser value. I talked my wife into making the big change so we would pay less. I've got to make that happen or I'm in the dog house. :)
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Notification icon

nickdalzell
What about modern android notifications such as those from 'permission controller' or 'Android System' which also show icons in the 'app' area? Even the periodic 'GPS searching' icon when something requests location shows under the app area, despite it being a system service.

Heck, violations of this Android 'policy' date back to Cupcake. I don't think even Google claimed there was such a thing as an 'app' and 'system' section of the notification bar. It's always been one cluttered mess and something I still don't like about Android today. (Enough that I use a third-party status bar replacement that overlays over it and is as simple as I like.)
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Group MMS Not Sending

Hadron
I've never used WiFi calling with MMS, because WiFi calling didn't even exist when I last used MMS.

(In the UK many providers continued to treat MMS as a premium service, and charge accordingly, even after SMS had become effectively free. Hence it was never popular, and with WhatsApp, Signal etc being more competent and free MMS usage here just died).
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Is there any sign before a battery explode?

nickdalzell
'counterfeit' batteries have become far less common since batteries are now sealed. Back in the removable battery days, tons of third-party batteries, including dodgy ones, existed. Often it bit those who kept their devices long-term, and the OEM supply had long since run out.

That said, it won't be sudden most of the time. Leaving your phone on charge long-term can cause it, and it shows itself today by being so slightly bulged that you wouldn't notice it until your phone becomes a sort of fidget spinner because it's no longer level on the table. However, the Note 7 was a thing. Those phones, sealed batteries and all, were instantly cremating themselves despite two recalls later. Enough that Samsung issued a software update first to limit charge to 65%, then later to disable the ability to charge, essentially killing the model that way.

The only time a Li-Ion battery does instant fire is when they have a dead short inside them. You'll be aware when the phone gets so suddenly hot that it's burning you somehow. Li-ion fires/shorts are not as common as they used to be, but occasionally happen, much to the dismay of a certain few Tesla owners.
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Root I want to root my device

nickdalzell
Just be aware, many 'custom ROMs' aren't what they used to be, neither are any tweaks that depend on root. A ton of modification that was once hidden behind root permissions are built-into modern Android. Root today will make a lot of important apps and games no longer work due to something Google added in called Safetynet. This means that a lot of banking apps refuse to open, and games such as Pokemon Go won't work. Secure Boot is also enforced today, meaning that root might make the phone unbootable in some cases, showing a red triangle screen saying the system is modified and no longer safe (which you can't bypass).

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The glory days of CyanogenMod 7.1's level of tweaks, or AOKP and Paranoid Android are long past us, regrettably.
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Suspected spam call is not spam - How to change it?

nickdalzell
Simply making enough outgoing calls can make your number get listed this way. My mother's number often shows up as 'suspected scam' because she makes tons of outgoing calls and the carrier has flagged the number.

It's similar to the Cloudflare 'ban' you get from too many Google searches.

Sometimes the change or 'upgrade' ain't worth the issues it causes. Remember when we could make phone calls and not get punished for it? Yeah.

A third party phone app won't fix it. The carrier's own system is what flags the caller ID and uses the suspected scam tag. It happens a ton to legit businesses that use telemarketing to advertise. Many times elderly people don't get important medical insurance or prescription automated calls over it. Just like installing another browser won't get your Google search back if Cloudflare has instilled a 24 hour soft ban on your IP.
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Open file dialog

D
Hi all, I have been trying for 3 days to create some code (button click) that will allow me to select a mp3 file from the media library and copy it to another directory within the app structure. I have sought assistance from 2 ai sources but have but have gotten all tangled up in permissions and other structural problems. So far I cannot even get the file open dialog to start and show any files. Does someone have some sample code that actually works? I would need to specify the music library location and the destination location.

Thanks
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WiFi not working???

groston
svim said:
If you're wondering if your phone is connected to your home WiFi network or to your Google Fi cellular network, disable mobile data on your Pixel and then see if the WiFi icon in the upper Status bar is showing a strong WiFi signal. Do a test with a web browser app to confirm your phone has online access. Typically, even if you do or don't have mobile data enabled, the default state will be to use WiFi when available.

Regarding using WireShark to confirm is your Pixel is or isn't connected to your home network, that's a bit of an overkill solution. WireShark is a very capable utility, but it's intended to be used as a network packet analyzer. You will get more relevance checking your home router's setup/config menu to see which devices are connected to it. Your router is what manages and maintains your entire home LAN, WireShark is just a way to get a deep level analysis of the network traffic running through your LAN.
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Thank you. I disabled mobile data and the two icons I see are the Wifi indicator (which appears strong and I was able to use connect to the phone just now to get the screen grab) and the signal indicator (I think) which shows an exclamation point. I believe that you are suggesting that this means that WiFi is working. Yes, WireShark can dive deep, btu it also shows activity and I would feel a lot better if I saw that...

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Eightball.com: AI-Powered Oracle

hateebadja
Rob said:
I've had this domain for awhile and never really did much with it. Seemed like the perfect little side project to tinker with AI:

Eightball.com – AI-Powered Oracle

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Right now I've just got "Shakespeare" answering the questions, but I'll be adding more over time. People like King Arthur, Socrates, Mother Earth, etc...

I'm editing the code on the live site, so it may not work perfectly, but let me know what you think!
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Well. I cant wait for your update info Rob.
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Help How to control SIM connection without physically removing SIM from Android

svim
Assuming since your tablet has been set up to use a restricted SIM, your school district's IT department has some sort of MDM in place to restrict WiFi connectivity too, forcing the use of a managed and monitored cellular service.
If that's the situation, I'd give up trying to force this tablet to be used for your own personal needs and just get your own personal tablet. If budget is a priority, hopefully a used one might work out?
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