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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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Samsung M51GPS issues

R
ocnbrze said:
maybe try this:
play.google.com

GPS Status & Toolbox - Apps on Google Play

Get a faster GPS fix! ...and so much more...
play.google.com play.google.com

it might help get a better gps lock. i would use this app first before starting your walk.

do you have samsung health? i use that when i go for a walk. it is great as it will actually track my path and give me stats about my walk.
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Actually I'm a distance runner and use a Stryd chip for distance when running, but it isn't suitable for walking. I just use my phone GPS to see how far I am walking the dog. I do get a GPS map when running also, but that is just cosmetic since I get distance from Stryd. It is just that I notice that the quality of the map (from Garmin GPS) has deteriorated badly over the last month, as well as any GPS maps produced by my phone. I don't see how both devices, phone and Garmin, could have developed an issue at the same time.
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[FREE]Fashion Hole - My First Game with a Publisher!

zPowDev
Dear All,

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I'm thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! My game, Fashion Hole, has just been published by MondayOFF, marking a significant milestone in my game development journey.


Fashion Hole is a casual game that brings a unique twist to the gaming experience with features like beautiful supermodels, catwalking fun, clothing brand parodies, and attractive levels.

Google Play Link:
play.google.com

Fashion Hole - Dress Up Game - Apps on Google Play

Eat the world!
play.google.com play.google.com

Please try it and give me your feedbacks.

Thank you.
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Need help with hidden menu

Hadron
You have texts in your call log? That's not something I've ever seen (and I've used every Android version since 2.1 apart from 6.0 which I skipped over). I guess this might be a carrier-specific software modification, or maybe something a particular manufacturer does, but it does make it harder to figure out what's happening.

But why would he be adding your name to an RCS chat with someone he doesn't want you to know you are chatting to? And if you have RCS you'd see the messages if he did that, whereas if you don't why would anything appear on your phone at all (unless the message app reverted to SMS, in which case you'd get the messages). Why do you think this is what's happening?
Anniesig77 said:
I want to move on but need proof to do so
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No, you don't. If you want to move on that's enough.
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Help What app notification icon is this?

payyourcell1
I'm sorry for any confusion, but as a text-based AI developed by OpenAI, I don't have the capability to display or recognize images, including app notification icons. If you have a description or details about the icon, I might be able to help you identify it or provide information related to it. Alternatively, you can check your device's notification settings or consult the documentation of the specific app to identify its notification icon.
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The middle east

Windroid
Here's something encouraging:

Excerpt from "eSIMs: How Gaza got Vital Connectivity during Communications Blackout" by Rabia Al:

The [Gaza Strip] communications breakdown left over 2 million people isolated, without any contact with each other and the outside world.
Mirna and her sister Yara El Helbawi were among activists around the world who were searching for ways to help restore communications for Palestinians in Gaza. [...] The Helbawi sisters then thought of roaming services. They started with two eSIMs bought from Europe and sent them to two people they knew in Gaza. “Once we confirmed it’s working, we started to call (to check) if some more people would like to get people connected through eSIMs,” Yara told Anadolu in a video call. In just 24 to 48 hours, the sisters received more than 2,000 eSIMs as donations, and they have so far been able to provide more than 1,000 to people in Gaza.
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I'm embarrassed that we didn't think of that. But the important thing is: People out there have figured out how to help civilians, who are caught in the crossfire of this war, maintain their phone and internet lines. During a disaster (man-made or natural): Phone and internet lines are vital tools to save lives!
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cycling with phone?

olbriar
I cycle with my S21 Ultra. Samsung's health app works well with cycling though I only tried it a couple of times and prefer my on tracking time-distance. I use the phone to steam tunes while I'm riding and it's good insurance while on the road. There are many different phone holders for bikes. I purchased one that worked well. When I changed bikes earlier this year, I did not mount the phone holder. I like carrying it in my jersey pocket better. I don't need a heads up display to track my rides but it's a great alternative to those that are interested in tracking progress.
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Help Can't use my phone. Help!

Hadron
Does it have a system cache partition? Most modern Androids don't any more, but Samsung do stick with the "old school" approach in a few things. If it has you could try booting into recovery mode (will require pressing some keys while rebooting, there will be instructions on the web) and then seeing whether there is an option to clear the cache (not data, just cache). You lose nothing from trying that.

A factory reset (i.e. clearing data and cache) would fix this, but then you lose everything that isn't backed-up, so a last resort only.

You say you can access some things. I don't suppose it lets you open a file manager, but if it does you could see whether you can delete any large files.
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How to change screenlock wallpaper back to default?

payyourcell1
The process for changing the screen lock wallpaper back to the default can vary depending on the operating system and device you are using. I'll provide instructions for a few common operating systems:

Android:​

  1. Open the "Settings" app on your Android device.
  2. Navigate to "Display" or "Wallpaper" settings.
  3. Look for an option related to the lock screen wallpaper. This may be under "Lock screen" or "Screen lock."
  4. Choose the option to change the wallpaper or select a new image.
  5. Look for a "Default" or "System" option to set the wallpaper back to the default.
Keep in mind that the exact steps might differ slightly depending on the device and the version of Android you are using.

iOS (iPhone or iPad):​

  1. Open the "Settings" app on your iOS device.
  2. Go to "Wallpaper."
  3. Select "Choose a New Wallpaper."
  4. Under the "Stills" or "Live" section, you may find the default wallpapers.
  5. Choose the default wallpaper you want to set.

Windows:​

  1. Right-click on an empty area of your desktop and select "Personalize."
  2. In the left sidebar, choose "Lock screen."
  3. Under the "Background" dropdown, select "Windows spotlight," "Picture," or "Slideshow."
  4. To set it back to the default, choose "Windows spotlight" or "Picture" and select one of the default options provided.

macOS:​

  1. Click on the Apple menu and choose "System Preferences."
  2. Select "Desktop & Screen Saver."
  3. Click on the "Desktop" tab.
  4. Choose a default wallpaper from the list on the left.

Linux (Ubuntu as an example):​

  1. Open "Settings."
  2. Navigate to the "Background" or "Wallpaper" section.
  3. Choose the default wallpaper from the available options.
Keep in mind that the steps may vary based on the specific Linux distribution you are using.

If you provide more details about your device's operating system, I can offer more specific instructions.
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Why can't apps be installed to the SD card?

S
Phones at a sensible price range don't have adequate storage for my liking.

Aren't SD cards made of the same stuff as onboard flash memory? SD, SSD, NVME, it's all the same really.

I use a fast Kingston in the phone, which I originally bought the fastest of for use in a high definition video camera.

If it wears out it wears out, they're cheap to replace. I don't keep only one copy of anything important. My phone is a temporary place. When I sort the photos from a holiday, I put them on the computer, which is backed up to two seperate external drives alternately, stored in seperate locations.
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