Yup!
This is a common thing, because the apps on UpToDown are uploaded to UpToDown by many other people, and not always as quick as Google gets them up.

This can cause quite a delay at times, especially on apps with less popularity.

Also, there can be many versions of every app, and each individual device may be able to run multiple or only one version.
This can cause the difference in the app ID number that you see.

I would not worry about any of these things, as long as the apps continue to function.

One caviot to UpToDown regarding system apps is that on rare occasion I have gotten an update to Google app that is not compatible with other Google apps on the device.
It is simple enough to put the older version back on.

As I donot use Google Play Store anymore, I use UpToDown and two others as well- ApkPure and F-Droid. On the rare occasion that I need to, I also use ApkMirror.

These all may hold interest for you as well.

https://m.apkpure.com/
https://f-droid.org/
https://www.apkmirror.com/

Also, to help with time, I only check for updates once a week.

I do not allow any of these apps to constantly check for updates, automatically download, or notify me.

After I run through all the app stores, I then use a cleaner (the only honest one) from F-Droid to remove files that are downloaded onto my device from each store.

This saves space on my device.

Fırat said:

There is no playbooks.android.google folder but there is a ../android/data/com.google.android.apps.books folder which is empty.

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I meant as of that path. Sorry to mislead you on that, was ontop of my head.

Johncoool said:

I am sure that it is not a knock off but this is a poor country, So they manufacture phones for this region using old parts.

I am in the Middle East.

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Yeh, I'm sure it isn't knock-off, otherwise it wouldn't be on GSM Arena. Although it seems Samsung is now really localising their range of devices and markets. I'm actually in China, and we only see their flagship devices like Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series, plus a lot of fake Samsungs.

Johncoool said:

That is besides the point... I will find apps that can work on it.

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Good luck!
Wish I could help you more.

That's great. I wish I could do something that way. Right now it looks as if I'll be borrowing a phone forever...

Derek Dokoto said:

Kindle app didn't have defaults to clear. Amazon Play Store app did. Now invoking pdf file brings up pdf reader not kindle reader.

So hard to find where to reset default apps.
Fire OS 5.6.8.0

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Ah, yes, an Amazon Fire device will be different as well because it's an Amazon fork of Android and will differ in several respects from other people's Android.

A card formatted as internal will be encrypted with a key securely stored on the phone, I think in the /system partition. All data on the card will be encrypted so it's only readable by the phone it's installed on. A card formatted as internal storage will have a single encrypted EXT4 partition occupying the whole volume. Note that a Factory data reset will generate a new encryption key and the card will become unreadable as the key used to encrypt it no longer exists.

Unless you have a phone with very limited storage (<16GB) there's no benefit, and several downsides, to using a card as internal storage.

New version has been released

A few things have changed since the first release, including the title. On google play it is listed as: "Clue Mystery, murder detective board game" and it is now possible to be any of the characters and freely select your bot opponents from the mix.

INFO

'Clue Mystery' is a single player adaptation of the classic detective game Cluedo or Clue that tries to stay true to the mood and gameplay of the old board game.

Preview clip

Features

• the classic suspects, weapons and rooms
• single play against 2-5 bots
• a notepad that apart from the usual symbols also comes with a numbering system for advanced players
• opponents that make sophisticated choices and deductions based on AI
• addictive gameplay if you like logic puzzles

Current Stats

• Rating: 4.4
• Installs: 1000+
• Download Size: 20M
• Version: 1.2

I cant use chrome because "some" sites i use for testing shows ads. The pc version is without problematic ads ,odd huh? The best hands down browsers for mobile are brave and opera

Well my funds now and thru sept preventing me from buying a new tablet. Ill make the best of it for now. My next tablet wont be an asus. Cheers

Also heres screenshot. An app is somehow changing the "always" setting...i want it to stay "never" setting

Sorry i removed image,

JAROAM said:

I think that may be a bit beyond me bailiwick. May have to try and look that up 'cause I can't see how that's done. Could be good, though. On a related note, someone mentioned sending this thing into ubreakifix. Horrible name. Know anything about them? I really don't care what kind of chop suey I get this phone back as, I just want the damn info. May be a lost cause be I'm still fighting. For now.

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Do whatever you can.
At least you learned a lot about these devices that you didn't know before.

Hands on experience is the best teacher.

nightowl66 said:

I use my fingerprint to unlock the phone. All I have to do is touch the power button with the correct finger and it will unlock. Is there a setting where I have to hard press the power button before it will unlock?

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you can change the biometrics from finger to something else, but you can change the sensitivity unfortunately.

OCNBRZE, thank you for your assistance. I installed "aodnotify" it solved my indicator light issue. Light blinks till I clear it. Also many cool options with this app. Thanks again!

Thanks for replying but I tried already numerous apps, NONE OF THEM recorded both sides, so i was wondering If someone has experence with an app THAT DOES WORK

Thanks for the comments. Just to clarify - I am a novice at Android devices. I just find it suspicious that any company can modify the basic setup routine of a device that it no longer owns and do it without notifying the consumer and "owner" of the device.

Scripting unwanted bloat ware into a device routine without consumer acknowledgement is the very essence of software piracy.

And since these software scripts are inserted and running before any Google account is even created on the phone, I assume that Samsung and or Tracfone must be complicit to these acts.

you can also use youtube music.....which is nice because you do not have to have them downloaded to your phone. you can use either cellular or wifi to play them. this way you do not take up room on your phone or sd card.

https://www.howtogeek.com/685122/how-to-upload-music-to-youtube-music/

puppykickr said:

https://appcontrol.neocities.org/index_en.html

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Ah this will be helpful for me as well!

Well, that didnt work either.

Stupid worthless Google Play Services has to be enabled, otherwise the 'Wi-Fi manager shuts off the Wi-Fi.
Probably the only purpose that it serves.

I cannot find sny other apl thst will take the place of the crappy stock apl,so the cursed Play Services must be enabled even if I am blocking it with my firewall.

I hate Google so much.

As soon as I can get hooked up to a computer, I will be eliminating this worthless Wi-Fi Manager.

Davdi said:

If there's no cell coverage, why use airplane mode? Just use the phone without a SIM.

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I would do that except I travel back and forth to town, where there is excellent 5G coverage. I would like to use Airplane Mode while connected to WiFi to prolong battery life.

spman said:

Hello,

I am using fingerprint method to unlock my phone and occasionally and android will ask me to unlock phone by pattern lock. I am using Samsung Note 8 fingerprint lock and I need to set a pattern lock too.

I want to prevent other people from unlocking my phone with unlimited pattern tries if they got my phone. I want to limit the pattern unlock to 1 or 2 or 3 attempts and the phone will request the user to wait 10 mins for another pattern unlock attempt. How to limit pattern unlock tries and how set a delay time to try pattern unlock again?

Thanks.

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Samsung used to have the option to erase the phone information after something like 10 incorrect tries. I had this set in Android 9 and I no longer see this function.

One of the Samsung moderators on Samsung members is investigating Samsung's my files permissions and return an answer. Responded Aug-8-2021

https://r1.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-a/my-files-preinstalled-problem/m-p/12032846

Do you have what it takes to be the fastest motorbike rider?

The race is a game that brilliantly combines fast motorbike racing with fighting. Just pick your ride and start racing - kicking and punching is not only allowed but highly ENCOURAGED!

Shoot at incoming obstacles and do bike stunts to get extra points when the race ends, and be sure to pick up speed &amp; life boosts along the way. The better you get, the more game modes you unlock and play. Try to beat your own high score and finish all the game modes.

Main features:

- Adrenaline-rush racing gameplay. Control your motorbike on a highly-trafficked highway while trying to stay alive. You're allowed to kick/punch your opponents to finish first and get bonus points for destroying cars and doing stunts.

- Choose your ride. What suits you better, a sporty biker or a big-belly driver? Luckily there are multiple bikes to choose from, each with custom colors. You can even change your own outfit from over 10 different styles.

- Multiple game modes. You start with a Checkpoint Champion race, where the goal is to safely drive through all the set checkpoints. After practicing you can advance onto more difficult play modes, such as the Objective Rider or Extreme Race.

- Boosts and interactions. As you drive your motorbike you have multiple actions that can be done to win the race. Punch or kick your opponents, shoot obstacles do stunts and collect speed or healing boosts.

- 3D graphics. Enjoy realistic traffic behavior and impressive 3D graphics in the ultimate racing game. With beautiful graphics and a fast-paced soundtrack, you&#8217;re in for a great racing experience.

The Race is a super fun, addictive racing and fighting game. You'll have all the best guns and weapons at your disposal including the m191 Pistol - don't forget you can also destroy vehicles also!

Screenshot: https://imgur.com/a/7dZuNKW

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smith.TheRace


App info:

Current Version: 1.2
Requires Android: 2.3 and up
Content Rating: Rated for 3+

EXTRA INFO

• Rating: 3.8
• Installs: 10+
• Download Size: 23M
• Version: 1.3