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Help Whatsapp last seen

Hello,

I am wondering if the other whatsapp person will know how many times I have tapped him.

Inside my whatsapp app>I tap [chats] tab>I tap [John] and I can see [John last seen today at 7.30 PM]. I did not type any message to John.

If John is using iphone, does he know what time and how many times I have tapped him to see his last seen status, or any notifications that I have tapped him to open his chat screen?

If John is using android, does he know what time and how many times I have tapped him to see his last seen status, or any notifications that I have tapped him to open his chat screen?

Thanks.

Help Cannot find a good quality tempered glass protector for S20 FE

Ive bought 3 different tempered glass screen protectors for my s20 FE and all are not great.
They all feel very thick, edges are not beveled/rounded in any way, and the camera protector that came with one set caused a blue haze on photos when flash was used.
They all fit differently too, some are too long so the edges never adhere properly, some are short so there is still unprotected glass.

Can anyone recommend a good quality, thin tempered glass protector?

Reviews Hacked!

There are so many sketch looking apps installed on my phone after this "friend" of mine used my phone...device even rings and beeps quietly...I have found Webcrawler or watvr...now there r numerous alps mirroring..I'm att and something related to Verizon was on there...where do I even begin? Help!

where is Whatsapp backup running under multiple accounts app

I am using multiple accounts app to run two whatsapps on my Android 10 phone. The first WhatsApp is native and has local backup under /storage/emulate/0/WhatsApp/Backups. The second WhatsApp is running under multiple accounts App. Does anyone know where is the local backup for this second WhatsApp ? I have moved my first WhatsApp to another phone. I want to make this second WhatsApp native and uninstall Multiple accounts. That's why I need to know where is the local backup.

No single-press functionality for side key??

I feel like I must be taking crazy pills here but, I was trying to remap the Bixby key for google assistant, and when I opened the side button settings it has options for double press, and holding press but...a single press has literally zero functionality?? As far as I can tell it literally does nothing except turn off the screen.

Surely this can't be right? This would be such a massive waste of a valuable resource.

Android Auto /Messageing

Need help. Super frustrated. I have an S10E. I have been using Verizon Messenger+ with Android Auto until Dec. 2, 2020. In Dec, Android Auto did an update that started adding 0111 to the phone number I was texting (using Android Auto only). The recipient never received the message. With advice, I switched to Messenger by Google. Ok, so now when using Android Auto and say "message X" the message gets sent, BUT....it is a new message, not part of an ongoing message that may have been started. When the recipient answers, it is not part of the message I sent, it is attached to a previous conversation. Verizon want me to re-set my settings (which means I will have to reconnect all Bluetooth devices and WIFIs) with no guarantee that will fix it. Is there a setting I am missing, or do I have to wait for updates from Google, Verizon and Android Auto. Is this a Verizon, or Android Auto issue? Oh, lets not forget, Android Auto got rid of the auto night/day mode...PLEASE HELP!!!

Where is the 'Finder' icon???

I just got an s21 ultra and am setting it up, in the 'settings' tab for the phone's app finder, there is an option you can toggle that says 'Add Finder Icon' and it says it will add finder to the apps screen.

For the life of me I cannot find this icon anywhere. I thought the apps screen must be referring to the apps tray but it's not there and, ironically, the app finder yields no results when you search for it : p

If anyone can tell me where to find this please let me know!

No free screen protectors on U.S.A. S21 devices

My global, Exynos, S21 came with an in-transit tpu type cover with a tab at the top right. When this is removed it revealed a very nicely fitted, almost invisible, plastic screen protector underneath. So well fitted and all encompassing is this screen protector that I was not aware of it until I did a very close inspection and rubbed my finger over the front camera and detected the cut out for it.

However, reports are coming in that this screen protector is missing from the U.S. minority variants for some unknown reason.

So, good news for the global owners but if you decide for whatever reason, to fit your own screen protector, you will first need to remove the built-in one.

No free screen protectors on U.S.A. S21 devices

My global, Exynos, S21 came with an in-transit tpu type cover with a tab at the top right. When this is removed it revealed a very nicely fitted, almost invisible, plastic screen protector underneath. So well fitted and all encompassing is this screen protector that I was not aware of it until I did a very close inspection and rubbed my finger over the front camera and detected the cut out for it.

However, reports are coming in that this screen protector is missing from the U.S. minority variants for some unknown reason.

So, good news for the global owners but if you decide for whatever reason, to fit your own screen protector, you will first need to remove the built-in one.

No free screen protectors on U.S.A. S21 devices

My global, Exynos, S21 came with an in-transit tpu type cover with a tab at the top right. When this is removed it revealed a very nicely fitted, almost invisible, plastic screen protector underneath. So well fitted and all encompassing is this screen protector that I was not aware of it until I did a very close inspection and rubbed my finger over the front camera and detected the cut out for it.

However, reports are coming in that this screen protector is missing from the U.S. minority variants for some unknown reason.

So, good news for the global owners but if you decide for whatever reason, to fit your own screen protector, you will first need to remove the built-in one.

Which of these will give me the best value for money?

Considering getting a cheap phone to play around with and maybe flash some ROMs. Singaporean here, maximum price I'm willing to pay is 60 SGD, carrier doesn't matter, looking to get the best camera, performance, RAM, storage space, and battery, with good community support a plus. Which of these would be my best choice?
1. WTS | Redmi 4A for S$40 https://carousell.app.link/M6Zopqpctdb on #carousell
2. Redmi 3 silver 16gb for S$50 https://carousell.app.link/T8aePYvctdb on #carousell
3. Redmi Note 3 红米3 for S$50 https://carousell.app.link/d61K5Kzctdb on #carousell
4. Redmi 5 for S$55 https://carousell.app.link/8lLiThDctdb on #carousell
5. Redmi Note 5A for S$60 https://carousell.app.link/Pz86eMFctdb on #carousell
6. Redmi Note 4 for S$60 https://carousell.com/p/261358105 on #carousell
7. Xiaomi Mi play 4GB/64GB for S$50 https://carousell.app.link/AQb3eJ4ctdb on #carousell
8. WTS | Sony Xperia X 64GB for S$45 https://carousell.app.link/IkvrjbJStdb on #carousell
9. Redmi 3 for S$45 https://carousell.app.link/EmVMEmRctdb on #carousell
10. LG G6 for S$60 https://carousell.app.link/qHE6hY9Stdb on #carousell
11. Sony Xperia XA (lime green) for S$50 https://carousell.app.link/FWdu3NoTtdb on #carousell
12. Xiaomi Mi A1 for S$60 https://carousell.app.link/PkKygysTtdb on #carousell
13. Redmi 4X for S$60 https://carousell.com/p/1042773624 on #carousell
14. LG G4 for S$60 https://carousell.app.link/tGTsnQOTtdb on #carousell
15. Meizu M3 note for S$40 https://carousell.app.link/5VoJjKVTtdb on #carousell

Need an app that stops my screen from turning off

Ok, it seems like this should be a very simple request. I've downloaded many apps that claim they prevent the screen from turning off, but my screen still turns off after about 30 seconds. I've tried always on and stay alive on both my Samsung Note 20 and my Samsung A01. Both still turn off the screen after 30 seconds when enabled. I've checked both of them in the android settings under display. Neither have the option to just disable the screen turning off.

Unlocked vs T-Mobile version

Are there any disadvantages of using an unlocked international phone on the t-mobile network? I would like to have my phone unlocked so that I can use it with a foreign SIM when I travel. The rest of the time, it will be used on the T-Mobile network. I'm finding it very difficult to get the phone unlocked, if not purchased directly from T-Mobile. I'm buying from Samsung to use the trade-in. Not sure what I should do. Order the Internat'l version or the T-Mobile version.

Help Notifications not coming in

Galaxy S10+, Android 11, Verizon

I just recently upgraded to Android 11. When I haven't used my phone for a while and unlock it I get a bunch of notifications from all kinds of apps. It's like my phone is going to sleep and not allowing notifications to come in, but my settings are such that the apps should not be going to sleep. Device Care --> Battery --> Background usage limits --> Put unused apps to sleep is toggled OFF

Is there another setting in 11 that may be causing this delay in notifications?

Help Want to update Android 4.4.2 to 5.0

Hello,
I've a Chinese GPS which works under Android 4.4.2, and I want to upgrade it to the 5.0 Android version.
Device info:
- Brand: Zteng
- Model: ZT502
- Android: 4.4.2
- Build Number: WF-G1.500M.00E.40PIN480.20171011.RLPGDCV-EN.V11
- Kernel version: 3.4.67
- Storage: *(8GB) Ram: 512 Mb
- Root status: ROOTed (I have rooted it, and it contains the official ROM I didn't change anything)
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I have 2 problems:
1) For some reason, the device stores apps and pictures + all data in the space which should be for RAM, the device doesn't use the Internal Storage *(8GB). It stores data in the RAM space, because when I go to storage settings, it displays Internal Storage: (5.79GB Free of 5.79GB), and another space (Which should be the RAM) displays: Internal Storage (70Mo Free of 503Mo). In the description tells me that the apps are installed in the 503 MO storage space (Apps: 400+Mo). and on the other space which should be for the main storage (8GB) it tells that it's totally free?!
2) I want to upgrade the Android version from 4.4.2 to 5.0 or +. But I saw in YouTube and in some Forums that I should access to the recovery mode to wipe data and etc. The problem is that there are no VOLUME BUTTONS on the device, the sound commands are displayed in the screen, and the only button that it contains is the On/Off button. I tried to search on the web and I found a way to access the recovery mode using the Command Prompt of Windows (PC). But this allows me only to access the recovery mode and not to scroll and surfing the menu because this needs the VOLUME BUTTONS.
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- My questions are:
1- Is it possible to Upgrade this device to Android 5.0 ?
2- Is it possible to resolve the Storage problem ? (it maybe because of the default writing disk isn't setup)
3- Is it possible to scroll in the recovery mode totally without Volume Buttons?

I hope you can Understand what I need, and it will be very appreciated if I receive a fast reply.
Thanks !!

[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] OrangeFox Recovery Project [R11.0]

OrangeFox Recovery Project

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OrangeFox is FREE SOFTWARE

Supports Treble, Custom Roms

Credits

* TeamWin - for TWRP
* The OrangeFox Team - for your hard work
* All our testers - for your patience and help

FEATURES:
* Updated with latest TWRP commits
* Built-in support for installing init.d functionality
* Built-in support for installing Magisk
* AromaFM
* Flashlight
* Password, torch, led
* Support for Custom ROMs
* Superb new UI and themes
* OrangeFox theme engine:
- choice of theme (black, dark, etc)
- choice of color scheme
- choice of splash screen
* Alternative lockscreen
* And many more!

DOWNLOADS

My Website: https://1pwn.ixmoe.com/android/ginna/recoveries/ofox/

INSTALLATION
1. Download the OrangeFox zip to your device
2. Reboot to your existing OrangeFox (or other custom TWRP-based) Recovery
3. Install the OrangeFox zip as a normal zip installer
4. The device will automatically reboot into OrangeFox recovery after installation (allow this to happen)
5. Enjoy!

FAQ and Guides: https://wiki.orangefox.tech/en/guides

Contributors

@electimon, Rohan Hasabe, Alpha Kane

Source Code: https://gitlab.com/OrangeFox

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: R11.0
Stable Release Date: 1-29-2021

Last Updated 1-29-2021

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