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Require explanation on phone behavior for crashing apps

This random app crashes was noticed since I started using Android 10. I thought it was related to the weak H/W. Android 10 was on a weak device. The Samsung galaxy A06.

This issue is also seen in more modern phone running Android 15. The phone is a budget phone but it is quick and has 8+8 GB RAM.

When check online of the issue could be. The tip was that it might have been triggered by the L.M.K. (a feature called low memory killer). However the phone does not use more than 5GB of RAM. so it gives it plenty of headroom to work with. LMK usually does not trigger below 95%.

The apps that crash are the ones that I require to always be running and have a permanent place in the notification area. I noticed that I need to keep them open in the background so that they don't close when I close the screen. So they are always there in recent.

They are security apps and they block off the Mic and another blocks the camera.

If I would stop blocking the mic to record a message on whatsapp. A few seconds of recording the message apps would crash. and recording stops and have to start recording again, sometimes, it happens several times in a row.

Can someone let me know what is going on and how to do a proper check on what is causing this instability?

Google maps timeline Something went wrong adding visits and other problems

hello all I have tried few times in uninstall, reinstalled, restart phone, clear cached and data, update app, but still not working everytime i try to add a visit to timeline I always get something went wrong it's not showing my walking or driving stuff but showing places where I have visited

showing now for some reason don't what's going on with it now showing something went wrong again

look at the screenshots to see what I mean if you understand

everything was working but now it's not abd don't know what else to do

i tried to add a visit just now but it wouldn't show it just said No visits for this day and if i add home to add visit and tap from friday to today and tap here now it says something went wrong

now I can't add anything if I add a visit and the time I visited from the screenshots I added it will show that but then if I add a place to that place I have visited it will just say something went wrong

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Whatsapp.

Every time I try t0 synch my cell t0 the app 0n my tablet, the screen blurs up the QR c0de and I cann0t l0ggin with my number via app 0n my tablet..
Yeah I am a bit frustrated since I g0t a hangnail 0n my thumb and I bit it and it bled and n0w it is puffy... I cann0t use my cell with0ut my thumbs b000!!!!!

Samsung AI - a big "MEH" not worth the money

One more reason why more people don't use Galaxy AI is because users MUST use Samsung's own apps for Galaxy AI to work its magic. I have to use Samsung Internet, Samsung Calendar, Samsung Contacts, etc... no, thank you! I like MY choice of apps and Samsung wants me locked into their ecosystem. If I want a walled garden, Samsung, I'll get an iPhone.

[App] Football Calculator 2026

Football Calculator 2026 is an simulator that will help you to follow Football Tournament 2026.
Football Calculator will help you quickly determine the tournament position of your favorite team during the Soccer Cup 2026.
You only need to fill your own results of the matches, and the app itself builds all the tables of the group and calculates which teams will go into the playoffs.
Also application has the entire schedule of matches (time and venue).
Watch for the matches and fill your own Football Cup table.
The largest football tournament in the world begins on June 11, 2026, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Football Calculator 2026 - Apps on Google Play

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More icon questions

My Galaxy A25 has just been updated: Android 16, now I have One UI 8.0.

There seem to been some icons I can't identify, even through I have searched online for System Icons, especially the one looking like the sun.
It's all the icons on the left I'm struggling with. What are the four icons after the clock?

Are some of these new by any chance?

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Jacked pack

The zipper keeps separating. I can't keep the pack shut. Is there any way to fix it? Yes, it's not beautiful but I was able to use it until recently.

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Disappearing photos

I was trying to help somebody get his goo photos back, but it didn't work out well. Goo pretended that it didn't know him, made him wait days and change his password, just bull. Then it took forever for it to load. When it did, there was nowhere near as much as there should have been. He's missing photos and albums from maybe ten years ago, which is ridiculous, especially considering that he has been paying maybe ten bucks a month to keep them. How do we make goo give up the goods?

[GAME][Free] Sea Battle: Submarine Warfare

Greetings, forum members!

Wishing everyone a fun and engaging time!

I dare to offer you my first game - Sea Battle. The idea itself isn’t new; I mainly focused on its implementation. Hope you like it.
Genre: arcade/shooter
Get it on Google Play

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Description:

The concept is simple: destroy submarines, collect what floats up, earn stars and points - and climb the rankings.
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Game features:
  • 4 types of submarines (and missiles, respectively)
  • 2 game modes: campaign and survival
  • Ship upgrades across 7 parameters
  • 4 types of additional weapons
  • 2 time-of-day modes: random and synchronized with real time (day/dawn/sunset/night)
  • 10 languages
  • Unlimited number of levels

P.S.: Always open to constructive feedback. I’d appreciate any ideas or thoughts on improvements - and I’ll be happy if this game brings even a little enjoyment.

Blocking ads permanently

On my Samsung Galaxy S20, I keep getting a stupid ad when I watch YouTube videos. I block it and it keeps popping up. I am going thru the attached screens. How do I get rid of this ad permanently?

I tried restarting. I uninstalled, then reinstalled the YouTube app. Nothing is working. If I'm supposed to sign out of YouTube I don't see an option for that.

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Motorola making gains against Samsung

Samsung continues to "dumb down" its Galaxy flagships by removing features; keeping many specs as-is for years and years; and adding AI elements that few people asked for - or will use, for the most part. Motorola, however, is being smart about adding features and increasing functionality.


How many years has Samsung had 5000 mAH batteries in its flagships, with 45W of wired charging? Only this year, the Galaxy S26 Ultra can charge at 60W. Motorola's new devices can charge at 68W. Samsung removed Bluetooth from the S Pen; and eliminated the digitizer layer from the Z Fold: a phone with a gorgeous screen BEGGING to be used for graphics and design. Samsung decided more people wanted a thin foldable than a feature-packed one. Motorola just improved the stylus on the Moto G Stylus 2026; and the upcoming Razr Fold will have a digitizer layer, allowing stylus use. Motorola still believes that people prefer a microSD slot for storage... while Samsung makes users either pay for additional internal storage or cloud storage.

Frankly, I prefer storing my files on the microSD card. If I drop my Motorola phone with a 1TB card in it and the phone will never power on again, I can remove the card; pop it in a new phone; and keep going. If someone drops their 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra, all that data is GONE (unless it's backed up). My Moto G Stylus 2026 has shipped: I'll keep my S24 Ultra as a camera device since it records up to 8K video, but my SIM card will be on the new phone.

What are your thoughts on Samsung vs. Motorola?

Incoming Google Lockdown

Has anyone come up with an avoidance plan for the coming lockdown this fall?

I may have an answer, but I am wondering if and what plans/precautions others are doing/have done if they are trying to avoid this.

I feel that most people will roll over and take it, much like during 'covid' and out of sheer laziness or plain apathy.

Also, I feel that at least for my generation, this sort of thing started way back with forcing us to wear our seatbelts in our own personal vehicles.

I find the idea that some entity can force us to do/not do things with our own personal possessions that does not affect others to be against natural law.
Inaliable rights, if you will.

Not receiving specific texts on Pixel 7 Pro

Hello.

About 3 weeks ago, I suddenly stopped receiving account activity text alerts from Citibank. I had no problems previously, and I am still receiving all other personal and alert style texts from people and other companies. I have double and triple checked that I didn't accidentally block the number that sends them. I didn't. I called Citibank customer service, and they have no idea what my issue is.

A little while back I was given advice here regarding text messaging. I don't think this started until later, but I can't be positive. Could there be some connection? Please see my posting history.

Any idea what the problem could be? Thank you for any assistance.

The Masters 2026

In spite of having a sorry day of golf today, Rory McIlroy is tied for 1st going into tomorrow's final day of play. Rory won the Masters last year and has a chance to join an elite group that have repeat wins in the tournament history. Jack Nicklaus (1965–1966), Nick Faldo (1989–1990), and Tiger Woods (2001–2002) are the only repeat winners though there are other players that have multiple wins. Rory had a significant lead going into today but his one stroke over par today let everyone catch up to him. My favorite golfer is Scottie Scheffler. He started the day at par after two days play. He shot seven under par today which puts him just four strokes off of the lead.

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Swifferish boondoggle

Maybe I shouldn't have bought the cheap one from the "dollar" store. The official version is more than 7 bucks with tax, though. This thing has no instructions, just the box, handle, and a couple of puffy duster whatsits. I don't know which way is up with them. The cat at least has had some fun. How do I assemble it correctly and use it?

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