I can confirm 256 Gig cards work but they either have a Problem formatting as Internal storage, or just take a REALLY long time to go from 20% to 100% as it took well over 30 min then ended with a some kind of JAVA error displayed.

As Portable storage, no problem. So use that option.

You will have to use Windows or Linux to reformat as ChromeOS needs to be in developer mode to have that option to do so if it goofs up. Its also best to use the NON smart OS cards as they work better with ones unlike some of the Picky Sandisk ones that have their own OS on board the card that can play havoc on Android (but not always)

Phone works great with what I think was a Generic 256 card from aliExpress.

Weird that you can get a 1TB SD Card for about 30 bucks today on Amazon. (Its slower but still cheaper then a HDD stroage!)

Thanks all!

Or you could use a USB microSD card reader: remove the microSD card from the phone, stick it in the card reader, copy music to the card, replace the card in the phone. It's old school, but it still works.

I'm sure there are USB-C card readers out there, but if you have a recent Macbook I'm also sure you have USB C-to-A dongles lying around.

BTW no need to worry about using Apple here: I'm typing this on a Macbook Pro. Personally I just use whichever tool is most appropriate for the job, which for me means a Macbook as my main computer but Android for my phones.

At the dashboard of your play.google.com/dashboard you've got a stepwise plan. Look for any steps with questions that are unanswered.

So I think I found the problem. I think its either the charging port or the Power button. One thing that worked for me was to press the volume up button.

After doing that it came out of the boot loop.

I'm using the OEM charging cable and it's charging up just fine the port on the bottom is working okay and so far everything seems to be functioning is it supposed to.

initially there was quite a bit of debris and the charge port so I clean that off with some alcohol and some cotton swabs and now I'm going to go back in with a toothbrush but so far it's charging and it's not the bootloop I'm just waiting for it to go ahead and self update.

I'll give you guys updates and see or trying to find out what the problem is

UPDATE:

I have CONFRIMED:

1. USB 3.0 "Port" is indeed in need of replacement. A simple clean helped, but still, loose connection. I am going to order a new spare, or install one I have laying around.

2. The Volume Up Key did seem to fix the problem of getting OUT of the Boot Loop.

3. I was able to charge the Battery, put the SIM Card that came with the phone I purchased from EBAY and, had it up for over 2 hours no problems.

4. My son (Who Dropped his phone while on a bike ride) is now using the android Data function from one device (His tablet) to find the phone and swap info on his account. (Successful.)

5. Phone seems to be rebooting with Android Logo and doing updates

6. Dad saved the day again!

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A. Booted into Recovery Mode.
B. Used the wipe cache, option
C. Used the Reset Phone factory defaults option
D. Looked at logs.
E. had phone up just idling for a while to make sure it was working. (2 hours or so on USB-2 power bank and OEM charge cable)
F. restarted phone (While On charger)
G. Inserted SIM that came with device.
H. Connected to Home WiFi Networks
I. Let phone go through Welcome Screen arrow.

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Seems things are working again. The power buttons and volume buttons all seem to be working just fine. Only the USB seems to have a slight connection problem when the cable has any stress put on it.
My Other ZTE Zmax is Honey Badger about it and does not care even if HANGING from the USB Cable.

Seems like this one is just wore out and needs a new on put in there. So might as well just order a new Charge port.


Looks like all is well. Just make sure to Let go of the POWER switch as SOON as the DEVICE Enters its chime like the videos posted online, and you should be able to get into recovery mode, and reset the phone.


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Under the logs it seems like this phone has been Hard reset a few times. About 4 from what I can count in the logs or more. So Seems there still might be some problem that might creep up. Still think it is the USB, or hardware. Hoping it was just a corrupt update or bad try at root.

Seems like I'm not getting any Messages from my kid, so seems all is good so far.

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Upon getting the phone I did software reset the phone. The Facebook account and google accounts were still active on the phone when I got it. SO erased all that data. (Of course)

The Stock battery was from 2016, so I ordered a 2020 battery so that should last at least a year or so before it needs a new one. I never bother with using the sticky tape. Just makes replacement harder down the line. But it has a New battery in it. (along with my second ZTE ZMAX Pro. (Battery could no longer supply current and died at less then 90% charge when taken off the charger. )


I'm ordering a new case for it right now. I have the old one, but will be putting it back in a case in the morning as screen and body are 9-10 with a few scratches and one drop, but its in a case so no one is going to see it when it arrives from AMAZON.

(Coverware case)


These things really are TANKS!

Anyways, I hope this helps some of you reset your phones. Amazing these still go for over a $100 bucks used in okay condition in the use market. (software has not been updated in a while and ZTE dropped the phone from all support it seems from the end user. )

Glad its working so far! Hope the rest of you fair as well!
-iMickey503.

hi there everyone,

I got quite a big problem with my Xiaomi 9 SE. Whenever i call over internet - either Zoom or Whatsapp - incoming sound is blocked for as long as i make sound myself, and is still for a second or two after i stop making sound. So whenever i finish a sentence for example, and the other person responds to me right away, i can't hear the first 1 or 2 seconds of whatever he or she is saying. As you can imagine this is super annoying when you're trying to have a fluent and pleasant conversation ...

Anyone got a clue what's going on here?

Thanks in advance,

LangePier

ps unlike the topic title says, its not just with video calls, also with regular no-video calls over internet

Yes, this is possible. I would suggest diving into camera API V2 before building your application. Luckily there are tons of examples on the internet. Be aware though, the camera API V2 is not very easy to use.

Thanks for the feedback. It should support landscape, as the camera hardware handles that part by itself. Or do you mean something else?

I created a channel for your app. Good luck!!
https://androidforums.com/apps/pipeline.19872/

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ocnbrze said:

nope as stated on your thread. and rooting the tablet will depend on what model you have. why did i mention root? it is because in this thread link2sd has been mentioned. it pretty much does the same things as formatting the sd card as internal. head on over to xda to do some reading on link2sd. and while you are there see if your model can be rooted or not.

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yeah looked at some stuff after I read your response and looks like the Tab A7 is not one of those models that allows this!

https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/how-to-connect-headphones-tv/

Your friend may be lucky that is has Analogue audio output as well as digital (2 sockets for left and right channels). You should be able to buy a cheap adapter cable for this (cheaper than the gold one in the article). I can't be certain it will work or your friend will get full volume but they're as advertised.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rca+to+3.5mm+female&sprefix=rca+to+3.&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_9

I use wired headphones on my TV at home and when away so a 3 meter headphone extension lead is an essential for about about $3+ or a dollar shop.

There will be a pc audio 3.5mm input socket that looks like a headphone jack.

Actually, the UI of iphone is absolutely horrid and unintuitive.

Of course you are nit supposed to be able to sort through your messages when the phone is locked- why bother even locking it if you could?
So, just anyone that can get hands on the device at any time can just see all your messages?

This is an obvious security flaw, qnd completely stupid.

What is the difficulty in unlocking the device to sort messages?
The lockscreen notifications are there so that you know that there are or are not messages- and in that case can make the decision to unlock and sort or not.

It has to be done on a per app basis because someone might not want notifications at all from certain apps on the lockscreen.

The vast majority of Android users prefer the great amount of customization available- and don't desire to be roped in to whatever some corporation decides you should have OUT OF THE BOX .

I spent all of 60 seconds with an iphone, and was ready to throw it into a wall.

And then to charge so much money yet give so little in value, it should be a crime.

I tried your VPN app, but I have a problem, it doesn't connect in China.

Hey Boss, wake up!

We're about a week away from the first pre-orders arriving and being unboxed - we sure could use these forums now... thank you!

EDIT: Looks like the squeaky Chief gets the forum... THANK YOU!

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infomamun said:

Thanks for your answer. But it is not PDF417. If you visit the link which you provided, you can see the PDF417 is actually the upper side code of my picture... But I want to know the name of bottom side code (marked by red rectangle in the picture). Do you have any idea?

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Apparently it's called "machine-readable"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine-readable_passport

What is GASH @IRONJUque?
Welcome to the Android Forums.

Heads up for those following, I have a Blade A3 Prime coming soon to me. Won't be posting here much, but follow the much-more-active XDA thread about the Blade A3 Prime for all dev activity.

LINK HERE

KimmyD said:

Joasonmerc,
What about g play 2021? I'm fixing to take a stab at root and I really don't wanna load stock unless it's my only way back lol.. Suggestions for that model appreciated✌

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This forum is for the G4 Play, which is a different older model entirely.

ROM development for the G Play 2021 appears to be stagnant, as in nothing at all from what I saw. You can still (maybe) unlock the bootloader, but without a functioning TWRP you won't really have an easy time flashing Magisk for root on stock Android.

I'd give further guidance, but the problem is newer phones use a new partition layout that I'm not yet familiar with, so I don't want to tell you something that will brick your device. I'm sure if you posted this question in a G Play 2021 forum then you'll get a more accurate, reliable answer.

Shape Race is free to play a game where the goal is to survive as long as possible against increasingly difficult obstacles. This app will cure your boredom!

Screenshot: https://imgur.com/ARdBnUR

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sivio.shaperace

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Requires Android: 4.4 and up
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svim said:

You do realize that whatever issues you're having with SD cards is very anecdotal, don't you? If your situation was actually the norm, external memory cards wouldn't even be an option for us now. If all microSD cards failed at even a 10% rate, there would have been a industry wide recall.
A 50% failure rate is an indicator there's a localized issue that needs to be looked into.

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In my experience, recalls are only invested in on safety issues.

Anguish and loss of finances due to a failed SD card are neither.

So, no, no recalls for a horrible long term storage option.
Can I even justify the use of the term 'long term' here?

I mean really, is two weeks to three months considered long term?
That is when my SD card failures all surfaced.
Any that survived longer than that continue to do so.

About half of them.