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Gifs come as static photos

K
When I bought my S9, I was able to download a gif picture from internet and all was ok, i was able to view them as gifs. But now when i download a gif, 90% of the time i can only see it a static photo not moving in my phone . Why? and how can i resolve this problem?

Recently i transferred lot of files to my computer from my phone, may be that is why? but how come? I can not think of any other reason.
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Ussd codesnot running.

mikedt
Tetuh said:
Each time i input a ussd code, it shows me ussd code running,but later says try again. Please in urgent need of help
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Sounds like you're sending the wrong code, and your carrier isn't recognising it. USSDs(Unstructured Supplementary Service Codes) are carrier specific. Sometimes used for things like checking your account airtime credit balance, e.g. USSD "*101#" is for account balance enquiry with China Unicom. Check with your carrier for what codes they use.
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advantage or disadvantage of moving to VZ

K
I bought my unlocked Pixel4 from BestBuy with a $100 e-gift card. Now i'm asking which way should I activate it on VZ
VZ store, VZ authorized store or online chat?
I though I will get $200 prepaid CC from VZ for switch, but apparently it's if u buy the phone from them, now I get only $150 and it will take 45 days to get it.
I didn't like the attitude of the guy at the VZ store, he was pushing me to make the switch even though he wasn't much knowledgeable of how the switch from FI to VZ work. The guy in authorized store was nicer and gave me bunch of tips regarding activation fee, but was on the way out, so I might go back tomorrow.
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Help How can I Fix Water Damaged Phone?

Adnan fiaz
lunatic59 said:
That's not a fault of the rice. I would guess that any method to dry it out would have yielded the same result. The damage comes from the liquid.

@Adnan fiaz you didn't mention what type of phone you have, but if it's an older or budget model, I would use the uncooked rice method, but I would go further that what's been suggested. I would keep in in the bag of rice for 72 hours at least and change the rice after 24 hours and again after 48. Under NO circumstances try to power on or charge the phone until 72 hours has passed, or you could cause more damage.

If after all that the phone still won't power on, then you have to ask yourself how far you are willing to go to recover your data with the understanding that it might, in the end, not be possible.
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sory i not mention what type of phone but i try
LewisH99 said:
Firstly put your phone in the bag of rice grain. Rice grain will absorb all the moisture from your phone. But make sure you keep your phone there for hours or maybe a day. Then dry your phone using a hairdryer. If your phone still doesn't work then you have to contact the service center. They can replace the damaged hardware or else buy a new one!

Regards,
Lewis
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Ok i will try
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Use Android 9 backup on Android 8 device?

MoodyBlues
Welcome to Android Forums, kfh777!
I can see the backup on My Drive on the LG. How can I use it? I missed its application on the initial startup of the LG.
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By 'missed' do you mean you saw it, but didn't do it, or it was not offered to you at all? If the former, I think simply resetting the phone should do the trick.

Since it's new, I'm guessing you don't have anything to worry about losing--but if you do (photos, maybe?), make sure you save them somewhere safe. Then proceed with a factory reset. To make sure that starts from scratch, log out of your Google account on the phone before proceeding.

If I'm off-base, let us know!
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Post-Announcement Thoughts? Who's getting one?

lunatic59
I actually tried to talk the wife into getting a 4, but she's been permanently indoctrinated in the ways of Samsung. She got an S10e. o_O

Now I have to familiarize myself with OneUI, too. Oh joys.

NightAngel79 said:
Plus once I pick it up, and it doesn't see her face, I can't just point it towards her and then unlock.
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When the Mrs. has a technology problem, she let's me know but won't give me the phone. ;)
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Root Anyone Have an Alcatel Avalon V?

Just saw this phone on Verizon's lineup now as a budget level smartphone. Honestly, besides its terrible screen resolution and iffy battery, the chipset itself isn't that bad, it's what I had in my old Moto E4 and it was pretty snappy on AOSP.

If anyone has one of these, let me know how it performs for you. Granted, I'm not expecting miracles, but perhaps the OS isn't as bloated as I'm thinking it is. Either way though, perhaps we can try some methods to get the bootloader unlocked and get root privileges. I know it's a Verizon phone and the chances are low, but it's worth a shot considering the Orbic Wonder worked...
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