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Help message notifications

Hadron
Many message apps have options within the app's settings to choose whether to make a sound when you are in a conversation or not. The idea is that when you are already in the conversation it's annoying to have it make a sound each time you get a message.

If your app doesn't have such a setting, use another app. But in my experience most do have it in their settings.
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Help Prevent app auto-install: Google Play Services for Instant Apps

Xavier Black
puppykickr said:
The only way I have found is to use a firewall to completely block internet access to the Play Store.
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That's the very first stripe you are take..you are on the right track..

Then you uninstall the instant app..then you delete the updates for Google play services and play store(don't delete cashe nor data for those apps, though)..

Then you install the magical older version..

You are all set..never again

What ever you do in your appguard..don't prevent the Google play services from getting internet..just the Google play store.
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Subscription

Hadron
OK, I know nothing about Nigerian service providers, but their systems will record all calls made and so they should be able to explain why the credit has been deducted. In other words, they can tell you what calls they think were being charged, when they were made and who to, and I would tell them that if they can't explain why the credit was removed then it is presumably an error in their system and they should refund it. Don't just accept them saying "we're charging you, we don't know why but we're going to keep your money".

If they insist on being jerks and thieves, presumably there are other operators you can change to.
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Bloatware on Android

mikedt
dontpanicbobby said:
Do they have payment plans @mikedt? A truly unlocked phone without a carrier backing it requires all the money upfront in the US. I'm talking buying the phone from the OEM or an authorized retailer.
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I know in China that Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Apple, etc does offer 12 months interest free credit on phones that they sell. And that is authorised retailers.
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Is it possible to crack the password.key or any other .key file from /data/system/?

T
Hadron said:
Yes, I'd already said that it doesn't work on my unrooted Pixel, and that there's something wrong if it works on any unrooted
Hadron said:
Yes, I'd already said that it doesn't work on my unrooted Pixel, and that there's something wrong if it works on any unrooted device.
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No it doesn't let me copy the .key file to my local pc when I unrooted my device....
Thanks @Hadron & @ocnbrze for answering...
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Strange Toast Message

puppykickr
I know that this is an old post, but I think that I might have the best solution.

There is an app, which is totally free, and ad-free, that is very small but works extremely well...

called Toast Source.

It is so easy to use, it basically does everything for you after you set it up.

Not only will it identify the app producing the toast message, it will put up an icon for you to tap that will take you directly to that app's settings- allowing you to nip it right in the bud.
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Help NewBee - LG Aristo 2 and Comcast

J
This is not critical but: I am 100% Comcast. I use my laptop 90% of the time (as I am now). When I get a call on my home phone, it rings AND my cell phone says I have a call. While I do appreciate my phones due diligence I do't need the extra notice. It's an issue with sync and I found how to kill it on my laptop. On my phone: Settings; Accounts (Auto-sync...) slide gray'd out but in the OFF position (left).
This is the first I've heard of "sync" and know nothing about it. Your assistance will be much appreciated.
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Security patch

I
svim said:
The other day XDA posted this article on Android security patches, it's a good summary of the situation:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-android-security-patch-updates-work/
Basically, the Android platform is pretty messed up as far as security updates overall. But for your own peace of mind, just apply some common sense whenever you're using your phone phone to do anything involving online interactions and don't focus too much on the security patch issue. Here's some other articles that are contrary to the conventional media hype you might find worth taking into consideration:
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3268904/android-security-facts.html
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3411440/android-security-scares.html
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3012630/android-security-checkup.html
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Perfect I already do be careful with that stuff I just wanted to make sure it was ok even if I couldn't get the update right away, thank you very much 😁
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Help Whistle GO pet tracker, anyone?

MoodyBlues
MrJavi said:
How's the 'Whistle Pro" and how would you rate this product?
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That's kind of hard to answer! Since Joy Noelle never goes outside--except to the vet, and we haven't gone there since she's had it--it's hard to say too much about it.

I can say that it's very cool! It alerts me when its battery needs charging, and it periodically sends me 'progress reports' [like one I posted] on her activity accomplishments. :rolleyes: It's truly remarkable that she can walk FIVE MILES in a week....inside the house...where she spends -most- of her time sleeping--on me. :D

The maps showing her location are always spot-on.

I'd definitely recommend it to any pet parent, even for cats, like Joy Noelle, who are strictly indoors. From what I've seen, it works as it's supposed to. Its $9.95/month fee is well worth the price, considering you'd be able to track and retrieve a lost pet with its service.
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