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WIFI connection without internet access

Temporarily, I have my phone set to a static IP address with the intention of accessing a device that over WIFI. The device also has a static IP address. The WIFI that I have running isn't connected to the internet, that is what I want. My phone sees the WIFI, connects for a second, notices to internet access, then disconnects.

How do I force my phone to stay connected to a WIFI network that isn't connected to the internet?

Samsung Fold5-SEPTEMBER update

Samsung's 2nd update has started to roll out for the Fold5 international devices, F946B. bringing with it the September Security patch.

Build number = F946BXXU1AWI3 (European F946B)

Build number = F946BXXS1AWI4 (non European F946B)

Build date = 06 September 2023

Android Security patch = 01 September 2023

Download size = 400 MB (TBA)

Camera version = 13.1.01.69



It is a FOTA, (Firmware Over The Air), update and you can check... Settings > Software update... to see if it is available for you. Alternatively, you can connect to the Samsung PC suite, Smart Switch and check via that.


System information European AWI3

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Any Android print apps let you print other than top left of paper??I print a lot of address labels All apps print all images top/left of A4 paper??? T

Any Android print apps let you print other than top left of paper??
I print a lot of address labels
All apps print all images top/left of A4 paper???
They dont even let you charge the orientation????
I'm looking for an app that will let you print your image other than top/left of the paper

App for Limo Business - Ground Alliance

Hello, Limo Operators and Chauffeurs

Ground Alliance is a limo software that's been a game-changer for my business, First and foremost, what I appreciate most about Ground Alliance is its user-friendly interface. It's incredibly intuitive and easy to navigate, which is a huge plus for someone like me who isn't a tech expert. Whether you're managing bookings, dispatching drivers, or handling billing and payments, the software streamlines these processes and simplifies everything.

  • User-Friendly Interface: It's super easy to use, even if you're not tech-savvy.
  • Effortless Booking Management: Create, manage, and schedule bookings with ease.
  • GPS Tracking and Real-Time Dispatch: Keep tabs on drivers and optimize routes.
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Personalize your service for better client satisfaction.
  • Efficient Invoicing and Payments: Streamline your financials.
  • Insightful Reporting and Analytics: Make data-driven decisions.
  • Affiliate Network Integration: Expand your reach and boost bookings through partnerships.
Give it a try if you're in the ground transportation business.

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App Link: Ground Alliance - Apps on Google Play
Web: Ground Alliance : Limo Software | Limousine Reservation and Management

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Help Migrating to new A54, q's!

Hi All,

I had a LG G6 for the past couple years, fit all my needs until LG quit the phone business and started dropping features. So now I have a new A54 5G that I'm setting up and personalizing.
  • I'm set for "home screen only" and have several pages of apps. When the LG got to the last page, it would roll back around to page one. This phone makes me scroll backwards thru all the pages instead. Can this be made to act like the LG?
  • I have my screen timeout maxxed at 10 mins, as was the LG but the LG would black out after 15 secs of inactivity and not require a PW unless the 10 minutes had expired. The A54 stays "lit up" the entire 10 mins. Is there a setting for blank screen time?
  • T-Mobile clerk who did the setup hot-swapped my memory card w/o shutting anything down, and I got several popups that the (external 64g) memory card could not be written to. I've been through all the menus and don't see a way to test it for function. Is there one?
  • Is there a list of factory SPAMMO apps that can be safely uninstalled, or at least be disabled and moved into a junk folder?
  • The "widgets" seem way lamer than those for the LG. Is there something else that needs installing?
I'll prolly be back with more as I get into setting up apps, PWs, and layout...

Thanks!

Russ

Samsung Fold4-SEPTEMBER update

Samsung's 13th Android 13 update has started to roll out for the Fold4 international devices, F936B. bringing with it the September Security patch.

Android 13, One UI 5.1.1

Build number = F936BXXS4DWI1

Build date = 19 September 2023

Android Security patch = 01 October 2023

Download size = 356.500 MB

Camera version = 13.1.01.78
(no change)


It is a FOTA, (Firmware Over The Air), update and you can check... Settings > Software update... to see if it is available for you. Alternatively, you can connect to the Samsung PC suite, Smart Switch and check via that.


System information
FOLD4 UPDATE DWH5 Screenshot_20230912_175041_Settings.jpg


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Download apps from Google Play

I hope someone can help me on this one.

I have been trying to download BBC iPlayer while I was in Australia. It came up you can not download in your region. I was heading to the UK so I thought I would wait.

Got to the UK tried downloading it. Got the same message.

Went to YouTube looking for some advise. Went into the app clear cache, data and defaults. Forced Stop.

Used Proton VPN set to UK. (Even when I was already in UK). Tried to download. Same message.

Tried without the VPN. Same message.

I am currently in the UK.

As always, any advise is gratefully received.

Shared Preference Editor is taking a long time to update the value

Shared Preference Editor is taking a long time to update the value​


Shared Preference Editor is taking a long time (3-4 seconds) to update the value into the XML file.
Below is my scenario
  1. I am updating the parameter value into the shared pref.XML file.
  2. After updating the value withing 2-3 seconds I reboot the device.
  3. After reboot I am able to see there is two shared pref XML file in /data/data/apk.package/shared_pref path. one is original and another one is xml.bak file In xml.bak file parameter value is not updated while in xml file value has been updated properly.
  4. After reboot when I run the application, bak.xml is convert into the main xml file (main xml file deleted) and application read parameter value from bak.xml file which is not correct.
Below is my source code
Java:
sUserPref = app.getSharedPreferences("ABC", Context.MODE_PRIVATE);
sUserEditor = sUserPref.edit();
sUserEditor.putInt(storedKey, value);
if (sUserEditor.commit()) {
LogHelper.Logd(DBG_HEADER, "commit success");
return true;
} else {
return false;
}
Why sharedpref is taking time to update the file? Is it depends on the memory in the device? Is there any other alternative?

Error: INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE

Hello everyone!
I get an error when install my local aab build by bundle build tool:
Caused by: com.android.ddmlib.InstallException: Failed to commit install session 1908590605 with command cmd package install-commit 1908590605. Error: INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE: Existing package com.company.game signatures do not match newer version; ignoring!

Here is my command to generate and install the build:
  • java -jar bundletool_1.15.4.jar build-apks --bundle=bundle.aab --output=filename.apks --ks=ks_path --ks-pass=pass:mypass --ks-key-alias=mylias --key-pass=pass:myaliaspass
  • java -jar bundletool_1.15.4.jar install-apks --apks=filename.apks

I tried build-apks with flag '--local-testing' but no luck.

*NOTE:
I absolutely sure I was using same keystore for 2 build (build was upload to ggplay store and local build)
I must keep old build in phone (Cause I tesing case user update my app)
This error only happen when install in android 13 and android 14 beta (android 12 and below was fine)
I can download update the build when I upload new build into ggplay store (channel internal testing)

Thanks all!

CallU Application to Record Calls

I downloaded a nice app for Android to record phone calls:

I am using Google Pixel 6 with the latest updates. The app appears to work and produces a recorded call in the call list after I turn on recording during the call. But the playback of that recorded call is empty. Is some additional permission under Android required? Does Android have a new security feature that forbids any recording of phone calls?

Samsung Tab A7 and Android Auto

I have been thinking about upgrading from an iPhone 12 to a new Pixel Fold and one of the things I wanted to verify was that my car (2022 Jeep Wrangler) would work with Android Auto. I have an old (Android 10) Motorola G7) that I no longer use as a phone and I connected it to my Jeep and verified that it (the Jeep) would run Android Auto when connected to the phone. I also have a Samsung Tab A7 (running Android 13), but when I tried to run Android Auto on my Jeep using it all I got was error notifications and no matter what cables I used I could not get Android Auto to work using the tablet.

I worry about spending the money for a new Android phone and then finding that Android Auto will not work, so my question is whether there is something special about the Samsung Tab A7. Why does AA not work on it while it does work on an older Android phone? Is there something special about the Samsung Tab A7? Or tablets in general when running AA? What worries me is that perhaps newer versions of the Android OS will not work on my Jeep and I would spend all that money and not be able to use Google Maps to find my way around unfamiliar places.

FWIW: I tried to install the Android Auto app on the tablet but could not find AA in the Android Play store. When I checked further I was told that AA is installed as part of the OS in all Android version including and after 10. I tried to start AA on the tablet (and on the phone) but could not find an actual app to run.

Does anyone have any information that would help me? My Jeep has the upgraded display package and says that it will run Android Auto.

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