weird....never heard of this. @Trom makes a great suggestion. but i would clear cache for the browser as well.

so there are two things you can also try if clearing cache does not work:

1. put the phone in safe mode. this will will not allow any third party apps to run. if it happens in safe mode then, something is wrong. it could be either a hardware issue or software and a factory reset might be needed. if nothing happens while in safe mode, then yes something was installed onto your phone to cause it. it could be a rogue app or something more nefarious.

2.factory reset. this should work as well, provided that this is a software issue and not hardware.

One helpful piece of info is what messaging app you are using as your default. Unfortunately two of the common ones (Google and Samsung) are both named "messages". You can check by selecting Apps / Default apps / messaging app. On screenshot below, the first is Samsung and second is Google.

What messaging app are you using?

Nisha George said:

There are various methods to take screenshots, for example, 1. Press and hold the Power + Volume down 2. Press the Power + Home of your phone.

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Power+Home doesn't work with the on screen home button on the Note.

But the options are:

1. Palm swipe
2. Volume Down + Power
3. Remove the S-Pen and use Smart Select
4. Ask Bixby

You think there's some cachet to phone payment?

"Flashing" is a general terms for updated the system partitions. It can mean inserting an individual app (via a custom version of the system recovery module) or overwriting the partitions completely with new system images. In the context of unrooting it means the latter.

Unrooting means undoing changes that the user made in order to "root" the phone, i.e. gain administrator access. Generally the simplest way to do this is to "flash" a set of stock software, i.e. completely replace the modified software with a copy of the vendor's original software.

The last post in this thread was 7 years ago, and the member you are asking hasn't visited for a year.

It would be better to give a full description of your situation and see whether anyone else has an answer.

Settings > About Phone. It's right there.

If you can't see it there, you'll have to tell us which android Q phone you have (mine is a Pixel).

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Denis_BR said:

Hi Dannydet

I set up a lock screen from the very first day.
However, my real issue is that irrespective how strong the password is there are a number of options to bypass (unlock) screen on S8.
Samsung inbuilt Email app does not have an option for a password protection – and that is why I am trying to ascertain if there is a reliable third party app that can lock up Samsung Email app.

Regards
David

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this looks promising:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hyperspeed.rocket.applock.free

there are other app locks you can get on the play store as well.

theisonews said:

Hi . I need to root. E5 cruise

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Isn't possible. Per protocol of the branded mobile provider, the Moto E5 Cruise is not supported by Motorola's bootloader unlocking portal. There is no known exploit, hack or circumvention to unlock the bootloader. As such, it is not possible to attain either systemless or system-wide root due to the inability to modify or alter the device's partitions.

I guess we'll just have to contact the isp and find out what they can do (and get paid for) to speed up things. I hope they have a good solution that doesn't cost too much. Still, out in the sticks people are probably lucky to have this much. Wait...is that the Pony Express rider?

Rootabaga, you are exactly right. My friend came over and took out the drawer. Thank goodness it was a screw and she was able to tighten it with a small screwdriver. I really have to thank all you guys for your excellent advice on this and other matters.

Awesome post, @bcrichster, just awesome!

I looked at another guide with similar instructions, only to find that my phone has the OEM Unlock option missing from Developer Options. I followed these instructions on how to unhide it, but it is still missing. These instructions look like they were only made for the S8/S9/Note 8, NOT the S10.

I think because OEM Unlock is disabled, the Virgin/Bell bloatware will never go away, even after I install the stock firmware via ODIN.

I guess I will have to live with it until I find a proper way to unhide OEM Unlock... Or wait 7 days IRL...

I am on the same boat . my IPTV box is locked, my service has expired and i dont want to use them again, since i found something better. the iptv box is useless since i can't use it for anything , is there a way i can format it with a new android OS ?

GameTheory said:

I don't find it strange since it's coming from LineageOS which is reputable and less likely to come with spyware than pre-installed android. It's probably just a version difference.

Now if he got the rom from a nefarious source, then the source should be in question and not LineageOS.

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That makes sense. Thanks.

It's Samsung Members.
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-members/

haggis999 said:

Thanks for trying to help, but I am struggling to understand your post, as it is written in a very confusing manner (I am guessing that English is not your first language).

However, even if I worked out what you were trying to say, it does not look like an answer to my question.

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I was tired, I do not know why I wrote on here, thought I could help out, meaning the first conact should be your own information, there is no way how to delete it.

GameTheory said:

For me it does on my moto, zte, lg, and samsung.

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Not me on my Moto Z² Force and Moto X 2nd Generation. *shrug*

If I buy a phone directly from samsung, can Verizon limit my hotspot usage on an unlimited data plan?
I was told that if I pay for the hotspot and by the phone direct from Samsung that Verizon was unable to so the data down or limit that is this true.

CmdrBond said:

Quite likely, pity everybody needs to use it...

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I had new sony mdr 50 extra bass delivered and they are in red for L and R and no mistake using them. I bet in the future samsung will do the same.

Yeah, my Jack & USB ports are not working either. Trying to find a replacement. The other problem is it's down inside the center console, not great to get to when needed.

I dont have any issues because.i don't allow older backups to be restored simply because most of the crap you restore.is incompatible or stuff that CAUSES you or last device had problems was backed up too

I use stock simply more ram for me to use lol

I've had tv boxes before that didn't have a root switch option, so maybe all the newer tv boxes come with it? it is a 8.1 I think