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Managing Contacts

My Huawei with Android 5.1 has an icon for contacts, which if tapped, displays a dozen entries. I want to run a phone/PC program called Pushbullet, which allows me to type SMS text on the PC, that gets sent (and received) via the phone. On the desktop, Pushbullet prompts contacts which are exclusively Vodafone 'official' numbers, like for call-back etc. So obviously, it is NOT accessing the list of entries that display in Contacts. I assumed that it is getting the Vodafone numbers from the SIM card and that the SIM has none of MY contacts on it. So I looked into Import/Export where 'Copy Contacts From' offers for four categories : Vodafone; Gmail; Phone Contact and Phone Storage. But when I try to do any transfers, all four categories are empty. I need help.

Samsung S5 Galaxy reverse dark screen effect

I followed an online tip on how to create dark theme on the S5 a few days ago. I never follow such tips unless they come from a trusted source. My first thought it came for Komando.com but I can't find the tip on her website.

The dark theme is not what I hoped for because some images are presented as negatives, almost all icons are different colors now and titles on icons are impossible to read.

I would like to restore the display without have to do a full reset.

Is anybody familiar with the tip and knows how to restore the display to normal? I tried changing the colors in settings for Wallpaper-> Home Screen and Lockout Screen but was unable to re-reverse the display.

Dropbox alternatives?

I've been unhappy with DB for awhile, for several reasons, and am thinking about dumping it for some other service. Can anyone recommend anything?

My requirements are basically:

- must have a native Linux app, but also be workable via web browser and Android app

- must allow selective syncing of directories

- must not require reconfiguring my directory structure (DB requires having a Dropbox directory, in which all your directories/sub-directories to be synced must live--this doesn't work for me. I'm very rigid. I've used the same filesystem structure for decades and have many bash scripts that reference them. I will not modify all those scripts!)

- I don't need more than 1TB of storage

- must be a well-known, reputable company

Suggestions?

Help Pixel 4 and Ford Sync

Has anyone with a Pixel 4 got Ford Sync (2) with My Ford Touch (8" touch screen) working with text messaging? I just switched from an HTC 10 and I no longer get notifications or able to listen to texts in my car. Google says the phone should work, and Ford says they haven't tested but suggested performing a factory reset on the phone.

I don't want to go through the hassle of a factory reset on a phone I just set up and configured if it's not going to help.

Hacked?

My bluetooth has been connecting w/o authorization for some weeks. This evening, I screenshot this log from mirrorlink. Bluetooth is indicating mirrorlink activated BT today. I do not use samsung mirrorlink certainly not with a vehicle.

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11-29 20:21:51.466 7161 7161 D VPNC : LogActivity: onSaveInstanceState
11-29 20:24:20.462 7161 7161 D VPNC : LogActivity: onSaveInstanceState
11-29 20:24:36.131 7161 7161 D VPNC : LogActivity: onSaveInstanceState
11-29 20:24:38.117 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: onResume
11-29 20:24:38.117 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: active conn: null
11-29 20:24:38.117 7161 7161 D VPNC : ProfileClient: checkUpgrade
11-29 20:24:38.154 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: updateProfileList
11-29 20:24:38.155 7161 7161 I VPNC : MainActivity: GOT 0 profiles
11-29 20:24:38.158 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: recreateDialogs
11-29 20:24:38.158 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: enableShutdown: true
11-29 20:24:41.273 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: onPause
11-29 20:24:42.501 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: onDestroy
11-29 20:24:42.501 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerClient: doUnbindService
11-29 20:24:42.541 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: onUnbind
11-29 20:24:42.541 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: checkServiceStopSoon
11-29 20:24:47.551 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: stopIfNoActiveConnections
11-29 20:24:47.551 7161 7161 I VPNC : WorkerService: stopping service!
11-29 20:24:47.551 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: clearConnectionNotification
11-29 20:24:47.559 7161 7161 D IPSC : IPsecRemoteConnection: setServiceListener(null)
11-29 20:24:47.559 7161 7161 D IPSC : IPsecRemoteConnection: stopService()
11-29 20:24:47.568 7161 7161 D IPSC : IPsecRemoteConnection: stopService(): result version: 5
11-29 20:24:47.569 7161 7161 D IPSC : IPsecRemoteConnection: stopService() = IPSEC_OK
11-29 20:24:47.570 7161 7205 D VPNC : WorkerService: thread: timer service end
11-29 20:24:47.579 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: onDestroy
11-29 20:24:47.580 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: clearConnectionNotification
11-29 20:24:50.706 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: onCreate
11-29 20:24:50.742 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: new config
11-29 20:24:50.744 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: onResume
11-29 20:24:50.744 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: active conn: null
11-29 20:24:50.744 7161 7161 D VPNC : ProfileClient: checkUpgrade
11-29 20:24:50.750 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: updateProfileList
11-29 20:24:50.750 7161 7161 I VPNC : MainActivity: GOT 0 profiles
11-29 20:24:50.750 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerClient: doBindService
11-29 20:24:50.758 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: onCreate
11-29 20:24:50.758 7161 7161 I VPNC : WorkerService: Received start id 1: Intent { cmp=com.ipsec.vpnclient/.WorkerService launchParam=MultiScreenLaunchParams { mDisplayId=0 mFlags=0 } }
11-29 20:24:50.758 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: userSerialNumber = 0
11-29 20:24:50.759 7161 15496 D VPNC : WorkerService: thread: startService
11-29 20:24:50.759 7161 15496 D IPSC : IPsecRemoteConnection: setServiceListener(com.ipsec.vpnclient.WorkerService@126e21a)
11-29 20:24:50.759 7161 15496 D IPSC : IPsecRemoteConnection: startService()
11-29 20:24:50.759 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: onBind
11-29 20:24:50.759 7161 15496 D IPSC : IPsecServiceInterface: startService(): serviceIntent: Intent { cmp=com.ipsec.service/.IPsecService launchParam=MultiScreenLaunchParams { mDisplayId=0 mFlags=0 } }
11-29 20:24:50.759 7161 15497 D VPNC : WorkerService: thread: timer service started
11-29 20:24:50.763 7161 15496 D IPSC : IPsecRemoteConnection: startService() = IPSEC_OK
11-29 20:24:50.793 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerClient: onServiceConnected: ComponentInfo{com.ipsec.vpnclient/com.ipsec.vpnclient.WorkerService}
11-29 20:24:50.793 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: workerclient started: com.ipsec.vpnclient.WorkerService@126e21a
11-29 20:24:50.793 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: userSerialNumber = 0
11-29 20:24:50.793 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: start Handler (com.ipsec.vpnclient.MainActivity$1) {6870340}
11-29 20:24:50.793 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: recreateDialogs
11-29 20:24:50.793 7161 7161 D IPSC : IPsecRemoteConnection: onServiceConnected(): ComponentInfo{com.ipsec.service/com.ipsec.service.IPsecService} android.os.BinderProxy@dfa1279
11-29 20:24:50.794 7161 7161 D IPSC : IPsecRemoteConnection: onServiceConnected(): startService(): version: 5
11-29 20:24:50.794 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: onServiceStatusChanged: IPSEC_OK
11-29 20:24:55.316 7161 7161 D VPNC : WorkerService: enableShutdown: false
11-29 20:24:55.343 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: onPause
11-29 20:24:55.359 7161 7161 D VPNC : LogActivity: onCreate
11-29 20:24:55.375 7161 7161 D VPNC : LogActivity: onTabSelected 0
11-29 20:24:55.377 7161 7161 D VPNC : LogActivity: ft.add 0
11-29 20:24:55.380 7161 7161 D VPNC : LogActivity: onCreateView 0
11-29 20:24:55.384 7161 15508 D VPNC : WorkerService: getLog
11-29 20:24:55.384 7161 15508 D IPSC : IPsecRemoteConnection: getLogReader()
11-29 20:24:55.942 7161 7161 D VPNC : MainActivity: onSaveInstanceState
11-29 20:25:03.314 7161 7161 D VPNC : LogActivity: onTabUnselected 0
11-29 20:25:03.314 7161 7161 D VPNC : LogActivity: onTabSelected 1
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Help Warp Sequent connection problem

hey all...

does anyone have the software that lets you download messages from the zte n861 warp sequent phone to the windows pc? or at least know where I can download it.

for whatever reason, zte removed the software from their website. so I can't download it. it broken links. however, recently, I checked again, this time I could find any trace of those phones for Boost Mobile.

I'm having connection problems with the phone; connection problems includes the wi-fi router as well. so, I think it has the diagnostic feature that can tell me what's going on with the phone.

Factory reset and phone rooted

I have a ZTE Max n9560 Android phone. Had SD card go corrupted, since then storage problems. Using SD card for portable storage,still storage issues. So can factory reset clear all this up and if so how do I do it correctly? Also how do I tell if ZTE Max phone is rooted or not. That I'm Not going to do. Thanks and appreciate any help.

Help Problem Android Studio

Hello

I'm new to the forum and I don't have programming experience. I have some questions for you.

1. When I start Android Studio I my application in two rectangles. One of them is blue secound is white I want to change it for phone appearance.
2. I want to make my first mini aplication when I started I change constraintlayout to linearlayout my all elements
appear in the upper right corner.

Somebody know how to change it ?

Open Beta 2 for OnePlus 6 & 6T

OnePlus have just started the Open Beta 2 roll out for Android 10 OTA for the OnePlus 6 & 6T to test new features and fixes that may or may not, come to future firmware updates. You will only receive this test firmware OTA if you are already on their Open Beta releases.

Changelog

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Android Security patch = October 2019

Camera version = 3.8.75

This is the 19th Open Beta release for the 6T in 320 days = 1 update, on average, every 17 days.

(N.B. Open Beta is NOT available for the T-Mobile (USA) carrier minority variant firmware)

Help big helo please bootloop

hi, i just wanted to reset my phone to zero and when i did it the phone start to bootloop, i tried to do factory reset and it didnt work, what can i do? i pussdown factory reset then pressed yes then i pressed reboot system...at start its said running apps, then i start using the phone accepet all agrrement and then it bootloop agian, so even factory reset didnt work, so what can i do now? please

How do we stop these posts

Is there a way to stop people from turning our forum into a store? If I want to shop, there are websites for that. When I need help, I don't want to scroll through ads and/or get multiple emails selling me junk. I thought this was a safe harbor. Do we have a moderator?
Sorry, I spoke to soon. Thanks to whoever you are!

APK file is really good for Android?

Hi everyone Anyone has used Android and had problem with APK files like me? I wanna install some apps/games to relax. I also wanna try to download apk files through a few websites. However I scare that my Android device will be hacked with virus. Do you think APK files or APK bundles...are really good for Android?
Or anyone who used to get these files can let me know?
Hope you guys recommend me webs?

Help Importing from phone to SIM seems broken

Not sure if Im posting this in the correct place, not even sure I selected the correct title as Im looking for support but not giving it and Im not sure which one of those two it means. Admins feel free to edit that if needed and place this in the correct place.

Anyway, I just got a new SIM and wanted to import from phone to SIM when Im presented with see screen.
Seems somewhere along the updates this function was broken, or did I miss something? Im not able to press anything else but "Cancel", which naturally does nothing and copies nothing. Does anyone else have this problem? Tried both copying all at once, and just a single, none worked.

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What do you think of credit usage, Google Searching

Sincerely, i need your precious advices and what is your point of view toward this problem?
My company is a technology company which helps low-dated users especially to users who are having problem with hardware of Android to have better experience with various applications. We all knew about the fact that low-dated device may be unaccessible to some applications.
But we are start-up company, we have bunch of articles to instruct user, but unfortunately to really get to the user, we have to meet Google requirements, one of those requires a credit name after every articles.

We are novices, our name means nothing. So we're intended to looking for a journalist or anyone who attains great reputation in technology to be named after our articles, of course, any articles named after him/her will be placed under her/him surveillance. We're still confused a lot

What do you think about this? Can you give me some advices on this?
Thank you.

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