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TBT Basketball

For those not familiar with TBT (The Basketball Tournament) I grabbed this from the net:
The Basketball Tournament is an open-application, single-elimination tournament played each summer in the United States. The 2022 edition featured 64 teams with a $1 million winner-take-all prize, broadcast by ESPN. TBT was founded in 2014 by Jonathan Mugar. Wikipedia

The teams are mostly comprised of past college basketball players and their team names are usually spin offs of the college where they played. My local U's basketball team is called the Shockers. The team playing in the TBT is called the Aftershocks. They won their corner of the bracket today which puts them in the elite eight round. It is the round they have made in the past but have always lost that game. It's pretty much backstreet basketball but it is fun to watch past players on the court again. Their next game will only be aired on espn+ I believe. It's somewhere that I'm not willing to pay to watch.

Why does the Android Emulator keep resetting the "Enable keyboard input" setting

In the advanced settings of an AVD (Android Virtual Device) configuration there is a checkbox "Enable keyboard input" which - when checked - allows to use your computer's input to input text into the emulated application (instead or additionally to the emulated device's onscreen keyboard).
This setting is very handy when developing and debugging an application, but for some odd reason the Emulator keeps unchecking this checkbox from time to time. Does anyone have an idea why or when this is happening?
I always only notice this when - after firing up the application under test - I again can't enter text using my laptop's keyboard. :-(

Help (Solved) Need help finding an old game

I'm looking for a specific game that was like Puzzles and Dragons with the match-three orbs combat system. This game I believe was also an idle and you have this "date" system where you can wait pick a random rank of girls and after a certain amount of time (or sooner if you give gifts), you can obtain them afterwards. One of the most known characters in the game was this gothic girl named Victoria or something, she wears all black and sits with one leg over the other. There also these dungeons called "lessons" where you fight a boss to gain skillbooks to be able to level up abilities.

Help Being charged for extras

Is anyone else having this issue? My husband and I both have the $25/mo. unlimited data plan through Boost Mobile. Last month I went onto the Boost App to do the daily login bonus, and I saw it said my next bill was going to be $35. I tried looking for a while and finally after logging onto the website on my computer i discovered in the detailed billing area that it said I was being charged the $25 plan as well as $10 for a recurring data pack. I never added a pack to my plan, and if I go to the section to see the data packs it even tells me I have no active packs. I contacted support and they told me it was showing it was going to remove on my due date and I wouldn't be charged for it and to disregard it. Well, I got charged. I contacted them again on the day i got charged, 7 days ago now, and they said they put in a ticket for a refund for the extra charge (that I've heard nothing about since) and said that it is "in the process of removing" and it would remove NEXT billing date and I wouldn't be charged. Obviously I am skeptical of this since that's pretty much what they told me last time. Now it turns out they did the same thing to my husband. It's supposed to be $25 but he was charged $35. We haven't had a chance to talk to support about his account yet about it but plan on doing so when off work. Originally i thought this was an issue my account was having, but my husbands account is not linked to mine and its happening to him to. so I'm curious if this is a known issue or if anyone else is dealing with this? It's extremely frustrating that not only we are being charged for something we didn't want, and aren't even using, but we're having to deal with support so often for this issue.

Help with password

Hoping someone can help. I've just pulled out my laptop after not using it for about a year, but suddenly I can't remember my password to get into it. I have one written down but it evidently is not the correct one. What can I do? It asks me to insert a memory stick (USB) with the password key, but I have never done one, or if I have I have no idea where it is! Thanks for any help. I'm desperate.

Best dashcam app for android head unit?

I just---finally, after 2 years of wanting one--- installed my new HU this weekend. It has a DVR line in, so while I was wiring everything I put in a camera to that input. The video feed shows up whenever i tap on the "dvr" icon in apps (which does nothing except display that input). Now, I would like to make that camera be my dashcam. I want something that will just start recording when I start up the car, loop over old video, and never need me to do anything (unless, of course should I need the footage for something). I want it to run in the background and never bother me. Recording to an SD card would be a nice feature.

All the apps I see seem like they're made for turning an old phone into a dashcam. Is there something out there which works best on a HU?

Thanks for your help!

How do I list my phone for the phone caller default app?

How do I make one app appear as the default app choice in Android? I'd like this app handles the calls, and accept and decline a call. So far I have tried to add these lines at manifest but no luck at all. My App doesn't appear at Settings > Apps > Default Apps > Phone app. I have this android_manifest.xml file:
XML:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CALL_PHONE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACTION_CHANGE_DEFAULT_DIALER" />
<uses-feature android:name="android.software.PHONE_APP" android:required="true" />

<!-- I made this new activity to handle calls-->
<activity
android:name=".IncomingCallActivity"
android:exported="true">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.ANSWER" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.CALL" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
<data android:scheme="tel" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>


<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.DIAL" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
<data android:scheme="tel" />

<action android:name="android.intent.action.CALL_BUTTON" />
</intent-filter>



Kotlin code attempting:
Code:
class MainActivity : ComponentActivity() {

private val permissions = arrayOf(
android.Manifest.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE,
android.Manifest.permission.CALL_PHONE
)
private val requestCode = 123


@OptIn(ExperimentalMaterial3Api::class)
override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)



if (ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(
this,
android.Manifest.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
) == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED
) {
val telecomManager = getSystemService(TelecomManager::class.java)
val defaultDialerPackage = telecomManager?.defaultDialerPackage

// Check if the app is the default dialer
if (packageName != defaultDialerPackage) {
val intent = Intent(TelecomManager.ACTION_CHANGE_DEFAULT_DIALER)
intent.putExtra(
TelecomManager.EXTRA_CHANGE_DEFAULT_DIALER_PACKAGE_NAME,
packageName
)
startActivity(intent)
}
}




if (!arePermissionsGranted()) {
requestPermissions(permissions, requestCode)
} else {
// Permissions are already granted, register as the default dialer
registerAsDefaultDialer()
}
}

private fun arePermissionsGranted(): Boolean {
val permissionsToRequest = mutableListOf<String>()
for (permission in permissions) {
if (ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, permission) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
permissionsToRequest.add(permission)
}
}

if (permissionsToRequest.isNotEmpty()) {
// Request missing permissions
ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(this, permissionsToRequest.toTypedArray(), requestCode)
return false
}

// If all permissions are granted, register as the default dialer
registerAsDefaultDialer()

return permissionsToRequest.isEmpty()
}

private fun registerAsDefaultDialer() {
val telecomManager = getSystemService(Context.TELECOM_SERVICE) as TelecomManager
if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.Q) {
if (!packageName.equals(telecomManager.defaultDialerPackage)) {
val intent = Intent(TelecomManager.ACTION_CHANGE_DEFAULT_DIALER)
intent.putExtra(
TelecomManager.EXTRA_CHANGE_DEFAULT_DIALER_PACKAGE_NAME,
packageName
)
startActivity(intent)
}
} else {
// Prior to Android Q, there is no need to register as the default dialer
}
}

override fun onRequestPermissionsResult(
requestCode: Int,
permissions: Array<out String>,
grantResults: IntArray
) {
when (requestCode) {
this.requestCode -> {
if (grantResults.isNotEmpty() && grantResults.all { it == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED }) {
// Permissions granted, now register as the default dialer
registerAsDefaultDialer()
}
}
else -> super.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults)
}
}

}


Is still not able to be listed in there. Please note that I'm currently testing this in Android Studio Emulator so if that will impact the result please let me know.

cant load android system, your data may be corrupt (motorola e7)

My motorola e7 just broke and i get this message:
"cant load android system, your data may be corrupt",
and then have to chose between "try again" and "factory reset".

Is it possible to save or restore all the data from it?
I have so many pictures on the phone i dont want to loose but also i have a decent amount of crypto on it.

If reset is the only option, i would still not do that, beccause then i would save some money a few months and send it to some professional, but thats absolutey the last option.

What about wondershare?
Here they say something about that you can do factory reset and then restore the data with their program:

eSIM on Visible

Since there is no sub-forum for the carrier, Visible, I'm posting here. My wife recently converted to Android as a long-time IOS user. It almost didn't happen though, based on her experience making the transition. This is not intended as a slam against Visible (a Verizon MVNO), it's just one of those things that would have been nice to know.

Visible supports both SIM and eSIM. But... what they don't mention is that eSIM support is dependent on the IMEI indicating that the device is both unlocked and in their eSIM database. Several years ago I transitioned from a Nexus 5x to a Pixel 5 with them. The 5x had a physical SIM card and I was able to seamlessly switch to the Pixel using eSIM. The difference was that both devices were "mature" in the market when this happened. In my wife's case, her new phone (RAZR+) had only been released a few days earlier. It was purchased directly from Motorola, so there was no question that it was unlocked. But when the directions for moving from one device to another did not work, we soon learned that Visible does not update their database in a timely manner. After several lengthy chats with support, we realized that our best option was to get a SIM card for the RAZR. Despite the aggravating experience of not being able to activate a new phone, to their credit, Visible overnighted the card and she was in business the next day.

Lesson learned: Don't try to use eSIM with Visible unless it is either a device that has been around awhile or is a phone that they sell.

FRP Bypass, Google Account, S20Fe Android 13, One UI 5.1, Security patch april 1 2023.

Hi guys, i have with me a Samsung S20Fe, Sm-G780G, He is in the android 13 and 5.1 One UI, i already passed the Phone in various one click programs but none worked, after many tries i entered in Samsung Internet, but now i'm stucked and and dono know what i should do to unlock this Phone! Im tring download Package Disabler and other apps but the apps settings doesnt open, what i should do?

help with tethering

Hello community, can someone help me, my Samsung galaxy s5 (g900p) phone when I activate the tethering via WiFi, it only allows me to connect only one device, does anyone have a solution?
my phone has root, it is android 6, my carrier is cubacel, regards
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¿Hacked & Rooted? or just crazy

Hello!
I'm new here, I joined because I'm looking for an answer or explanation to an issue I've been experiencing with my s9+.
Over a year ago my phone started lagging, slow to load/login to apps, pics took forever to appear. I switched to a different carrier & phone,
no problems.
A few months later I switched back to the previous provider with the note9 (it's a better quality phone).
It was working great!
About a month & a half ago my phone started lagging, slow to load/login to apps, pics take forever to appear.
Just like before.
(at the risk of sounding paranoid and/or crazy or both)
My ex-boyfriend was sentenced to prison for stalking/harassing me a few months after the first time the phone was acting up & he was released just before my phone started acting all weird again.
I used the phone to Doordash in the past but now it doesn't allow me to login, just loops back to sign in page.
Samsung says the phone is rooted.
When I run device info, doesn't say phone is rooted. when I try to save passwords, I get a toast from SamsungMembers saying cannot save pw because phone is rooted.
I'm unable to view some files because it says I don't have permission.
What I've read about Doordash, they don't allow rooted phones to be used by their drivers.
I downloaded a log logcat reader, not all that good at using it, novice at best.
But I do see some processes that seem sketchy.
The question I'd like to know is;
"If my phone IS rooted, is there a way of tracing it back to the parent operating system???
Thanks for taking your time to read this. SamsungMembers deleted this from their community page. Don't understand why...
~k

Uris from the filepicker

Hi all, Newbie here. I am working on an app that involves picking a mp3 file , saving its Uri to a database, and then later selecting the file from the database and playing it with the mediaPlayer. This is all similar to creating a playlist from the music stored on the device. In this regard I have several questions.

I can only get the mediaPlayer to play the mp3 if the Uri is an audio based Uri. The filePicker seems to want to return a document based Uri. So, Is there a way to get the mediaPlayer to play the file based on the content/document based Uri?

Is there a simple way to convert the document Uri into an audio based Uri?

Is there a way to get the filePicker to return an audio based Uri?

Would all this be easier if I used the exoPlayer instead of the builtin mediaPlayer?

Thanks for any advice and/or code samples.

Fossil Gen5 - only need time and track steps (maybe sleep). What must I have turned on?

Hi,
I have a Fossil Gen 5 watch (Carlye). I only care about the Time and counting my Steps. I want this data tracked in Google Fit. Trying to get max battery time too. So I am turning off everything that is not needed. If I only want Steps (not workouts) just walking about doing normal day to day activities, do I have to have "track physical activity" turned on in wear os google fit app for this? Sensors? ?
What is the bare minimum I must have turned on for Steps to count?
Thanks

Samsung Galaxy GT i5510M

This phone has been sitting idle because the "data function" stopped working. Use as a phone for voice or text was fine. I needed data access so got another phone; was sort of duped into a "Plan with phone" purchase of a Mortorola G 2021. It has functioned OK but have never really liked it. My point is: soon I will be at the end of my "plan and purchase" contract and I would like to resurrect the Samsung phone to USE for voice and text. In conjunction with doing this I wondered IF there is any way to get data function back??? Also, just a few days ago I connected to Wifi and found that the Browser app could not connect to ANY webpage, with an error message of: "can not make a secure connection"!! When it first refused to make a data connection it would make connection using wifi to a few sites but did give this same error for most sites. Now I can't find any. The Browser is certainly what came with the phone. It is just labelled: Browser version 2.2.2 (this is also the Android version on the phone) As in the post title the phone is: Samsung Galaxy GT-i5510M running Android 2.2.2

My question (s): if I can find a newer Android version for this phone would this: a. have a chance of re-activating the data function? b. at least allow access to internet via WiFi connection? Secondarily, I read awhile ago that these older phones may be renderred useless because the "frequencies/channels" they use are to be re-allocated. Is this true? This phone is a small easily carried unit with a very cool slide out keyboard and "could be" considered a collector's item.

Thankyou for any help/info. provided.

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