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Saving videos from text/messages etc

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Hey guys hope everyone is staying safe out there!

I was playing around on my phone and I noticed that when I try to save a video on my phone from FB messenger or text message Instagram etc (basically anywhere you can save a video from) and I noticed the saved video is always Missing a few seconds in the beginning, anyone else notice that? And have a possible solution? Thanks!😁
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Stock Device Care unreliable.

taiowa
I don't understand why my androids 'Device Care' won't thoroughly clear ALL my applications cache at once? I'm always having to go back into my apps SETTINGS and finish clearing a massive amount of cache left behind or never cleared at all. That makes absolutely no sense to me. Although it's said that third-party apps do no good, I can completely understand why we keep downloading them.
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Cases Samsung S20+ Phone Case Showdown

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Samsung S20+ Phone Case Showdown!!!!

I test drove 4 cases for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus for your viewing pleasure (lol).


Let me know if you have any questions either here or on the video. I clearly have a favorite, but all 4 are good choices!

Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus MNML Case (Frosted Black):
https://mnmlcase.com/products/galaxy-s20-plus-mnml-case?variant=31759134752847 (CASE1284)

totallee Thin Galaxy S20+ Case, Thinnest Cover Ultra Slim Minimal (Transparent): https://www.totalleecase.com/products/thin-galaxy-s20-plus-case (AA25) Spigen Liquid Air Armor

Designed for Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Case (2020) - Matte Black: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082LQ2WC5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Galaxy S20+ 5G Leather Cover, Gray: https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/m...20-plus-5g-leather-cover-grey-ef-vg985ljegus/
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Skywalker Saga Box Set

NightAngel79
Excited to get this! Love the look and feel of this box set, 27 discs in total!

Here's a video I did of the box set if anyone is interested!

Here's a good break down of the Box Set: https://io9.gizmodo.com/lets-dive-into-star-wars-the-skywalker-sagas-27-disc-b-1842496774

Any other Star Wars fans here? Anyone getting this, or have opinions about how Disney handled the Sequel Trilogy?

Let's discuss!
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Help Album Art Grabber Replacement?

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Anyone have any recommendations for a replacement for Album Art Grabber? It worked perfectly but stopped working after the latest update.

The update wiped out a bunch of the art that was set by Album Art Grabber.

I've tried many different apps but none work properly. Most you have to insert an image for each song instead of a full album, or they just don't work at all.

I like to add my own hq images... don't want an auto finder downloading art from the net. Album Art Grabber worked perfectly for this. I can't believe it's so hard to find such a simple app.

Any suggestions?
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Help S20 Ultra Going Berserk!

MightyFurcules
Hey, guys... I'm having some major problems with my S20 Ultra and was hoping you had some advice.

I've had the phone since launch day, and everything has been running fine. Been using it every day, have used multiple wireless or wired chargers, hooked it up to my computer several times for file transfers and even Samsung DeX. All fine.

Last night, while it was charging (wired Anker charger with Anker cable and mini-USB to USB-C adapter), it started making the system notification noise again and again and again. I took a look and the lock screen kept on flashing on and off. I couldn't control it. I managed to hit the buttons to shut off/restart, and tried to restart. It came to the text-only screen (they type that you see when you do an FDR) and said something was preventing it from booting. It gave me the options to try again, or clear data and start in safe mode (with further warning that it will probably need an FDR after that). I tried "Try Again" a couple of times, and it would get as far as loading my lock screen, asking for my PIN, and each time I tried the pin, I got a few numbers in, and it would reboot again. I finally got it to boot into safe mode. It seems relatively stable in safe mode, and I have it hooked up to my computer now to do a local backup of all of my files in prep for an FDR.

I have no idea what happened. Absolutely fine for the last few weeks, and now this insanity. I haven't installed any new apps for at least a week, nor downloaded anything but maybe some pictures, nor even accepted any vids that Stagefright flagged. I've never seen a Galaxy do this!

Any thoughts on what happened? Do you think I should be worried about it happening again? Should I contact Verizon and ask for a new one, seeing as how it's less than a month old!?!? So frustrated!

Thank you Android Forum folks!
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Whatsapp restore questions?

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Hello,

I have read these 2 links for whatsapp backup restore chat history info but I still have some questions
https://faq.whatsapp.com/en/android/20887921/
https://support.google.com/drive/thread/2246683?hl=en

Q1. How can I increase the number of whatsapp local backups to 90 days in my android phone?

Q2. How can I increase the number of whatsapp google drive backups to 90 days?

Q3. By default whatsapp will store seven days worth of local backup files and store one day whataspp latest backup in google drive. Is there any way that I can restore whatsapp backup that is more than seven days ago?

Q4. Is there any way that I can read or view whatsapp backup chat without restoring?

Q5. Is there any way that I can restore a deleted message if there is no backup?

Thanks.
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Apps Questions for this section

I'm new to android but finished 2 courses - 1 for games; 1 for work. I wish to ask for help in writing android apps. I was in the thread section of this website and was told it's the wrong section. Is this the right place to ask? Bear in mind that I might need actual codes and actual working examples to understand what I'm doing. Let me know if there are other websites. Thanks.
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Travelsims

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I would open a thred where we can discuss about Roamingtravelsims like Google Fi or Freemobile.

Free covers 33 Countrys worldwide and is a franch contract. You can viwe more infos here

https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/France

Three from the UK covers 71 destinations you can find more information here

http://www.three.co.uk/Support/Roaming_and_international/Roaming_Abroad/Destinations

AIS from Thailand covers also a lot of countrys

http://www.ais.co.th/roaming/sim2fly/en/

Whitch travelsim would you recommand?
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America vs Canada Mobileplans

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If you go to Canada you could better take your American plan. Mobile data in Canada is.. read it here. But why are it in Canada so extremly expensive?

https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/carriers/canada-expensive-data/

I can understand the people they simply use their USplan in Canada because the prices. Ok and in Germany I also would use my USplan. Well in Newzealand mobile data is the same overpriced.
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[HELP] Parsing Error

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Hi

So recently I've been trying to install unsigned APK's on my rooted android device, but every time I try to open the APK I get an error saying "Parsing Error - There has been an error parsing the package".

I have made sure that I patched the signature verification and so on to my android device via Lucky Patcher so in theory it should let me install the APK, but it doesn't for some reason due to this parsing error

Does anyone know how to potentially fix this so I can install unsigned APK's?
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Brave browser - Software to block all ads when surfing the web with Adblocker

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1 What is Brave browser?

Brave is a free and open source web browser developed by Brave Software Inc. is based on the Chromium web browser core with deep customization to ensure security with blocking data collection, user behavior, blocking annoying ads and increasing browsing speed for users.


As of 2019, Brave supports both computers and phones with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS operating systems .





2 Featured features on the Brave

2.1 Speed browser

Unlike Chrome, Brave by default blocks ads and disables third-party user tracking. Significantly faster than Chrome. Brave has 8 times faster browsing speed than Chrome and Safari.





2.2 Ad blocking

Brave has an ad blocking feature that automatically protects the device against malware and tracking by advertisers.


Specifically, users are suggested to have appropriate ads because Brave does follow up with local data. If an ad is unrelated to the user, it will be removed. As a result, users receive relevant ads based on this model and no third parties participate in this process.






2.3 Privacy

Big advertisers like Google and Facebook use 3rd party Cookies to track your browser, in order to advertise accordingly. For Brave, the browser will block third-party cookies, limiting the data that Facebook, Google and other advertisers can use to research your browsing habits.





In addition, Brave stores all your browsing data on your computer, meaning you can delete it at any time. At the same time, Brave supports the Tor browser to post the security and privacy of users when browsing the web.


3 Instructions on how to download and install

You click and download the software according to the corresponding link below:


Installation instructions


After downloading you choose to agree to install like other software. Brave's interface is similar to other browsers, you can get acquainted and use very easily.


* Choose to turn off ad blocking mode





* Set application access password




Above is information about Brave browser that I share with you. If you have any questions, please leave your information below the article.
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where are all the files

bbxrider
one file manager has my phone using 29.5 of 32gb, which is the same as the android storage total

got about 40 apps installed they range from a few mb to maybe biggest 100mb, one file manager app has the apps using 1.8gb, so thats not a lot

no data is kept on main storage to speak of, its all on the sd card, so where are all these files that take up >29gb?? they don't show up in the file manager I'm using

on previous android phones there was a lot space taken up by used app update files, which could be deleted to free up space but don't see where that is on this android, 8.1.0

any good file manager apps to recommend?, I am not looking for something to idiot manage my music and pics I tried a couple but they don't seem accurate, like using 22 of 25gb, would love to get one that would have a category of unused apk files so can be easily deleted
when I go to access files in android settings/storage it just spins away loading but never returns a file listing

thanks
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New Game: Queen's Quest: Tower of Darkness (Version 1.1)

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EXTRA INFO
  • Rating: 3.9
  • Installs: 10,000+
  • Download Size: 53M
  • Version: 1.1
DESCRIPTION
FANTASTIC HIDDEN OBJECT PUZZLE ADVENTURE GAME FROM THE CREATORS OF ENIGMATIS AND GRIM LEGENDS!

Defeat the scary sorcerer and save the royal heir in a beautiful and captivating story inspired by one of the Grimms’ fairy tales. Queen's Quest: Tower of Darkness is an exciting adventure game that takes place in a faraway realm full of magic and wonders.

Explore 30 hand painted vistas to save the princess!
The idyllic life of the beautiful queen and her husband is shattered when a scary sorcerer arrives at their palace to kidnap their newborn daughter.

Solve 39 puzzles and HO scenes!
The godfather Magnus saves our heroine with his magic, but Prince Henrik is turned to stone, allowing the intruder to escape with the royal heiress. Detective skills are called upon to solve the mystery.

Immersive hand drawn locations and mini games!
To save her family, our beautiful heroine will have to prove her mettle and act like a true queen. She will have to embark on a long adventure through beautiful hand painted locations, solve numerous puzzles, deal with plenty of hidden objects, and discover the truth about the scary curse that has befallen her family. Can she break the spell cast on her husband and retrieve her daughter?

Save Prince Henrik in the Collector’s Edition!
Save your spouse in a bonus chapter with more additional content, hidden objects, and puzzles as well as a captivating soundtrack and hand painted concept art.

Play with your family!
A simple but beautiful game that’s easy to enjoy with your kids!

Take the adventure on the bus!
Optimized for phones and tablets, filled with hidden objects, perfect for playing while traveling. No internet connection required, so you can play offline!

Sign up to our newsletter and get adventure games on sale!
Captivating adventures, beautiful stories, and scary mysteries await in our selection of immersive hidden object puzzle games!

• Find your way through 30 vivid locations to save the princess!
• Test your intellect in 39 riddles and unique HO scenes!
• Become a master by unlocking 22 achievements!
• Save Prince Henrik in an additional adventure!

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New Game: Red Herring (Version Varies with device)

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WHAT'S NEW
Bug fixes!

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  • Rating: 4.5
  • Installs: 500,000+
  • Download Size: Varies with device
  • Version: Varies with device
DESCRIPTION
How to play Red Herring:

1. Group words into categories.
2. Look out for the Red Herrings, pesky little words whose sole purpose is to mislead you.
3. Have fun!

Red Herring is a unique new puzzle game. Each puzzle has only one correct solution and there's no time limit. Three difficulty levels make it suitable for the whole family.

Red Herring is FUN, CHALLENGING, and EASY TO LEARN. Don't say we didn't warn you if you can't stop playing. Give Red Herring a try today!

From the creators of 7 Little Words and Moxie.

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Red Herring contains 25 puzzles and a daily puzzle that you can play for free. Additional puzzles are available for purchase inside the app.
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New Game: Einstein's Riddle Logic Puzzle (Version 6.6.1G)

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WHAT'S NEW
Latest update: Added 100 boards of each difficulty. Performance improvements. Improved app load time.

Previous: Single icon on a square won't be big if there are other instances of that icon on the same line. Once you hide the other instances then the icon will grow to occupy the whole square. Fixed some issues with challenge locks/unlocks.

Please send bug reports, feedback and grammar corrections via email: einstein.en@rottzgames.com

EXTRA INFO
  • Rating: 4.7
  • Installs: 1,000,000+
  • Download Size: 12M
  • Version: 6.6.1G
DESCRIPTION
Einstein Challenge is a logic puzzles game to challenge your brain. This type of logic puzzle doesnt have an official name, it is known as Logic Problems, Logic Elimination, Logic Games, Dell Puzzle, Inspector Parker, Zebra Puzzle, Sherlock Holmes Puzzle, Tick and Cross Logic Grids, Logic Grid Puzzles or Logic Puzzle Grid.
• Thousands of Riddles: 5000 logic puzzles, all free! No packs to buy.
• Daily Challenges: 15 free unique daily challenges.
• Increasing Difficulty: Several grid sizes, from 4x4 to 15x9 - the bigger the harder.
• Filters for Experts: Filters to help you find hints related to the elements you want.
• Mobile Riddle: Fully adapted to mobile interface: no clumsy triangular grid as the paper version.
This logic puzzles game presents some logic problems that gives you several clues describing a scenario involving a number of people. Each person has a certain job, owns a different pet, likes some kind of sport, among other attributes. Your role in this logic elimination game is to do a massive intelligence work: by using pure logic thinking and elimination, to uniquely deduce the whole riddle based on only a few initial clues.

How to Play video:

Clues on the logic puzzle follow these lines:
"The English wears the Sherlock Cap. The American likes Juice. The one that owns a Fox doesn't drink Milk..."

If you like pure logic problems and other logic games, dont miss this one!

Contact us: einstein.and@rottzgames.com or https://www.facebook.com/groups/288035414684910/
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simple way to create watchface

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Is there an easy way to create a watch face for a Wear OS watch?

I have a Fossil Gen 5 and have not been able to find an Analod/Digital watchface that I like.

I have no problem creating one in Android Studio but do not have a lot of experience with that coding environment.

I also tried a few of the face creator/editor apps and not one worked properly or the developer charged more than I could afford.

Recently I tried Facer but it has issues syncing with my watch and does not have the ability to add a unread notification indicator to a watchface

Any help is greatly appreciated
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