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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 not connecting to wifi after updating Android

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I pulled an old tablet out of the closet today hoping to get some use out of it. It's a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, model number GT-P3100. It hadn't been used in years and it had Android Jelly Bean on it, version 4.2 I believe. I was hoping to get software and app updates on it but it couldn't connect to the google play store.

I searched around and found this video on updating to a newer (but still old) version of Android so I decided to try it.


I was successful in following the steps in the video and was able upgrade to Android 6.0.1 via crDroid.

Since I have started up the device with the new OS I have not been able to connect to wifi with it. It is capable of detecting my home wifi network as well as a mobile hotspot from another device. I've gone through all the things I can think of to test this issue. The wifi is working fine on several other devices in the house. I restarted the Galaxy Tab several times, removed and added the wireless network, tried to connect to different networks, and used the option in Settings to Reset Network Settings.

The device seems capable of detecting networks but fails to fully connect to them.

Can anyone offer advice on what to try next?

Thank you
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Help Help me choose a budget rugged phone

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My fellow mp3 player is beyond repair, and it's sad to go out without music. So i am thinking about replacing it, and my old nokia cellphone on the smartphone.
If nothing bad will happen, i should be able to save around 60$ till the end of this year. That's my budget. But i can save a bit longer maybe, to get better thing. Also maybe prices will reduce next year. But i need to know first how much exactly i need to save, so i need to decide what i want.
Territorially - Ukraine, but i won't buy here cause everything is overpriced here, i will buy on Aliexpress.
Requirements - rugged (protected) since everything falls from my hands, long-lasting battery, preferably external reset button or removable battery. I will not use it for internet or games since i have pc for that, so just music, and occasional calls.
I never owned a smartphone, only helped mother a bit with hers, so idk what else should i look for when i pick one. Maybe something that won't require any additional tweaking?
The models i looked for so far:
1) https://shorturl.at/ehF03
Good looking, good price, terrible battery and even more terrible reviews. Why? Because of the battery?
2) https://shorturl.at/epDY9
Seems like a good thing overall except small battery. Also reviews say that company that makes this phones instals ads and unnesesary thing that's hard to remove, is it true?
3) https://shorturl.at/emHX7
Maybe best option i saw so far (that, or t5 pro that's cheaper and has larger battery), though way over my budget. But maybe it will go on sale next year, or just become cheaper?
4) https://shorturl.at/nrA12
Another option that's way over my budget but it has the excellent battery i am looking for. The downside are it's weight, half of the kg, and since i am quite weak due to disability, i don't know if it will be comfortable to carry such thing with me.
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Is it possible now to pay for android games with crypto?

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My work is related to Android games that I download on Google Play. In addition, I have some cryptocurrencies and I recently found a platform on reddit that allows to buy games on GooglePlay with crypto. This is possible thanks to the Google Play gift cards offered by the platform.

I would spend my altcoins, but I don't trust the service yet. Has anyone used such services before?
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Unknown Trackers scan option A32-4G Android 13

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Good day, I have 2 x A32 4G in the family, both same version software. The one has the option available under settings> Safety & Emergency > Unknown Tracker alerts.

The other phone does not have this option “unknown Tracker alerts” .

How is this possible with the same model phone and same software version?

How can I get it to display this option so I can do a manual scan for unknown trackers?

Thanks
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How to harvest faster in Farming Simulator 22?

Saimel
Hello!
Are there people on the forum playing Farming Simulator 22? 3 days ago just got acquainted with this game.
The game is very interesting. But a little bored with the process of harvesting. Spend a lot of time on it, and want to do other more interesting activities. video in YouTube Shorts that you can somehow customize automatically harvesting. Maybe someone can tell me who knows how to do it.
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Samsung tablet s8 Ultra

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I've had a Samsung tablet S8+ for over a year and really wanted the bigger verision the Ultra. Here in the US the Ultra is only a Wifi tablet. Over in Europe it has a SIM card slot and is able to do cellulure and wifi. I seached some websites and felt I could purchase the European tablet and make it compatible with my AT&T cellular service. I've not been successful in doing this and the buyer (Ebay) refuses to accept a return. Can anyone help me make this ATT compatible?

As a side note when I do insert the sim card into the Ultra tablet it does recognize it as a sim card, just not compatible.

SCott
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Help with rooting of a China bought Samsung Galaxy A54

pintree3
I was told that the Samsung Galaxy A54 was the only useable phone outside of China hence why I bought it while there. It is not the case. Though most is in English many apps remain in Chinese: ex. Samsung Store only displays Chinese apps (No Messenger, etc). I got a local SIM card thinking once there is no connection to China I could install said apps but again I was wrong. Not only that but I cannot even connect with a local Internet provider. When asked for Region (to set up my local provider), all I see is Chinese provinces, and for Providers only the 3 from China. It seems rooting is my only choice. Nevertheless, this begs a few questions. Will rooting my Chinese-bought phone help solve this problem (no connection to China whatsoever) or is the China problem in the hardware? Assuming not in the hardware and rooting is OK, then, since all rooting pages seem to refer to phones bought in the west will it still work on my phone and is the process different? Any advice would be helpful.
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How to enable restricted settings?

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Hello, I have this App called Cube ACR to record calls. I mainly record calls to help remember stuff like appointment times and such.

However since i have android 13, i need to allow restricted settings on the app. But when i go to the app, the 3 dots (more settings) is not there to turn off restrictive settings. What can i do?

I have a galaxy 22+ and i have attached a screenshot of the app information.
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Keep Screen On doesn't work

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I have a Galaxy A52, which I love. The Android OS is up to date. I have it set to "keep screen on" while using, but my screen still fades and soon goes black, even if I'm holding the phone where it can clearly see my face.
This is especially a problem when I'm using the phone keypad to work my way through long "If you want <x> press 1" things. I keep having to turn the screen back multiple times. How can I fix this?
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App Inventor Google TV remote volume up/down not registering

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Hey all I have been trying to get my remotes volume up/down buttons to register in my app but they never seem to do anything when I press them?

I have tried:

Java: 
public class CallBroadcastReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
    @Override
    public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
        int volume = (Integer)intent.getExtras().get("android.media.EXTRA_VOLUME_STREAM_VALUE");
        Log.i("Tag", "Action : "+ intent.getAction() + " / volume : "+volume);
    }
}

and also

Java: 
@Override
public boolean onKey(View v, int keyCode, KeyEvent event) {
        if (event.getAction()!=KeyEvent.ACTION_DOWN)
            return true;

        switch (keyCode) {
            case 20:
                return false;
            case 22:
                fastForward();
                return false;
            case 21:
                rewind();
                return false;
            case 23:
                if (mTransportControlGlue.isPlaying()) {
                    mTransportControlGlue.pause();
                } else {
                    mTransportControlGlue.play();
                }

                return false;
        
                getActivity().finish();
                return true;
        }

        return false;
    }

But like I said, every time I hit the buttons they never fire any of those above. The only ones that register are the Dpad up/down/left/right, center button and the back button.

I cam change the volume just fine using this code:

Java: 
AudioManager mAudioManager = (AudioManager) getContext().getSystemService(Context.AUDIO_SERVICE);
int actualVolume = mAudioManager.getStreamVolume(AudioManager.STREAM_MUSIC);
mAudioManager.setStreamVolume(AudioManager.STREAM_MUSIC, 1, AudioManager.FLAG_PLAY_SOUND);

But that does me no good if I cant detect the volume up/down being pressed...

The google TV remote looks like this:

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Anyone know what I am missing?
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How to give someone a temporary (for a few hours/days) possibility to ring your your Android phone? and possibility talk with him?

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Hi, How to give someone a temporary (for a few hours/days) possibility to ring your your Android phone ? and possibility talk with him?
In the next 10 month, I am giving lots of articles for nothing (completely free) as I am in a long process of emptying my apartment. So I am taking a picture of the article and creating an ad on an online platform (an equivalent of craigslist, but in Europe) of it with a 0eur price tag, and then people send msg on this platform when interested. They then need to go to the building where I live.
Obviously for so many people, for my security, I do not want to give my name so they can ring and I do not want to give my phone number. What Android app could allow me to get a ring for a temporary duration ? what should I then communicate per message to the person I have validated to pickup an article at my home ? I can install any app necessary on my Android phone, but people coming will not install anything so it must be universal.
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Help Forget to press record

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To record a video using samsung default camera app, i do these steps, press [camera] app>press [video] tab>press round red button

Sometimes after pressing the [video] tab, I forget to press the round record button because I assumed pressing the [video] button makes me think that video has started recording. The red button also makes me thinks that video recording is in progress.

How to prevent video forget to press start record button problem? Is there any app that can display a floating banner text telling me it is recording or not recording, or maybe something to change the round button to a text "press to start" "press to stop"

Thanks
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Shopping list that assigns stores to items like tags

electromag.11
I've posted this concept on several shopping list apps, I continue to be flabbergasted that this simple functionality is not offered by any shopping apps.

There are several types of stores that I shop at:
  • Grocery store
  • Drug store
  • Hardware store
  • Department store
  • Convenience store

When I go to a store, I want to see the items that are available in that store on my list. That way, I can purchase all of the items available from that store.

Easy so far, correct?

Some items are available at multiple stores. Here's an example:

Banana:
  • Grocery store
  • Convenience store

So, if I go into a convenience store and get bananas, the item "bananas" would disappear from both the convenience store and grocery list, correct?

Unfortunately, no shopping app has been able to master this incredibly simple concept. Here are a few more examples:

Hummus:
  • Grocery store
Hummus is not available at a drug store, a hardware store, or a convenience store.

Light bulb:
  • Grocery store
  • Drug store
  • Hardware store
  • Department store
  • Convenience store
A light bulb is available at any store. When I add the item "light bulb" to my shopping app, I would tag all of the stores it is available at. The app would remember these item-specific tags.

Once I purchase the light bulb at one store, it would disappear from the list for every other store. A shopper does not need the item displayed on other lists once it has been purchased.

I am perplexed at why shopping apps cannot provide this simple, common-sense functionality. It seems like the most obvious functionality you would include in a shopping list app, and yet no no one is able to offer it.

Does anyone know of a shopping list app that offers this incredibly simple, common-sense functionality?
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