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OUTLOOK DARK MODE

Speaking of apps, does any experts here, and I assume many, today get an update on the OUTLOOK email app specifying dark mode?
I ask because it flashes black when opening and is white when open. The update says its slowly rolling out.
Maybe it's a partial update.
Does yours flash black or stay dark?

Help please my phone wont sync or backup my photos in gallery,ect. ?

Hello i been trying to sync & backup all my files photo gallery,apps. , ect. ALL my stuff thats on my at&t samsung galaxy s7 to samsung cloud , it wont let me! I want to find out step by step how to and to where can i SECURELY send ALL my stuff from the device to & can go to retrieve everything, before i do a factory reset on the device.... Any1 can help me ? Thanks~

Black screen when playing video on Android 4.4 (API 19) kitkat

Im only getting a black screen when playing video on Android 4.4 (API 19). Not sure what is happening. Works fine on Android 9 (API 28)

Im using Android studio with the mediaplayer library. But im having the same issue using react-native-video with react-native.

I need to install and run this on an older Android version Android 4.4 (API 19) kitkat.

I read this https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/media/media-formats so I changed the profile in my encoding from H.264 AVC Main Profile to H.264 AVC Baseline Profile (BP). But no difference.

Im testing on emulator via android studio. I have got no device with that os. Android 4.4 Version.api: 19 (Google API) and resolution 1920 x 1080

Black screen with boot animation stuck

Hello everyone!!

TIFU. I have a rooted em756 tab. I installed jrummy ROM toolbox lite and changed the boot animation to a custom one. After a reboot the tablet was stuck on unfortunately com.android.media has stopped and system ui has stopped.

I did a complete wipe data factory reset but forgot that the boot animation is in /system/media so the custom boot ani is still there. now the tab gets stuck on BLACK SCREEN. i tried ADB but without USB debugging enabled and no TWRP for the thing, I cannot find a solution. Could someone please help me?

Bluetooth issues with 2011 Chevy Equinox.

I recently bought a 2011 Equinox and can not get my Samsung Galaxy s9+ to link up with bluetooth. I have tried several (20 OR 30). I did a hard re-boot of whole system with no luck.
When I first purchased it there were some numbers stored in the memory that I deleted, so I believe it worked at one point.
Is there a software update that I can download onto a flash drive or any other repair?
Please help out of you can, thank you!

invoke vittual method java.lang.string java. lang.toString ()' on Null object reference

Bonjour à tous,

Je suis nouveau dans le fabuleux monde de la création d'application android. Je débute avec SKETCHWARE et après avoir suivi un tuto pour créer une base de données avec firebase, en lançant l'application et en allant sur une des pages de mon Menu, cette erreur apparaît :

" Attempt To invoke vittual method java.lang.string java. lang.toString ()' on Null object reference
At
Com.my.newProject.ProduitsActivity
$listview1Adapter.getView(ProduitsActivity.java:293) "


Je ne trouve pas mon erreur,

Pourriez vous m'apporter vos lumières s'il vous plait . Je n'arrive plus à avancer dans mon projet.

Merci d'avance.
Charly.

voici mon code :

package com.my.newproject;

import android.app.*;
import android.os.*;
import android.view.*;
import android.view.View.*;
import android.widget.*;
import android.content.*;
import android.graphics.*;
import android.media.*;
import android.net.*;
import android.text.*;
import android.util.*;
import android.webkit.*;
import android.animation.*;
import android.view.animation.*;
import java.util.*;
import java.text.*;
import android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity;
import android.widget.LinearLayout;
import android.widget.Button;
import java.util.Timer;
import java.util.TimerTask;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.net.Uri;
import android.animation.ObjectAnimator;
import android.view.animation.LinearInterpolator;
import android.view.animation.AccelerateInterpolator;
import android.view.animation.DecelerateInterpolator;
import android.view.animation.AccelerateDecelerateInterpolator;
import android.view.animation.BounceInterpolator;
import android.view.View;

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

private Timer _timer = new Timer();

private double rotation = 0;
private double click = 0;
private double xbk = 0;

private LinearLayout linear1;
private LinearLayout linear2;
private Button menu;
private LinearLayout linear3;
private LinearLayout linear4;
private Button button8;
private Button button2;
private Button button3;
private Button button4;
private Button button5;
private Button button6;

private TimerTask timer;
private Intent intent = new Intent();
private ObjectAnimator ani = new ObjectAnimator();
private Intent show = new Intent();
@override
protected void onCreate(Bundle _savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(_savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.main);
initialize(_savedInstanceState);
initializeLogic();
}

private void initialize(Bundle _savedInstanceState) {

linear1 = (LinearLayout) findViewById(R.id.linear1);
linear2 = (LinearLayout) findViewById(R.id.linear2);
menu = (Button) findViewById(R.id.menu);
linear3 = (LinearLayout) findViewById(R.id.linear3);
linear4 = (LinearLayout) findViewById(R.id.linear4);
button8 = (Button) findViewById(R.id.button8);
button2 = (Button) findViewById(R.id.button2);
button3 = (Button) findViewById(R.id.button3);
button4 = (Button) findViewById(R.id.button4);
button5 = (Button) findViewById(R.id.button5);
button6 = (Button) findViewById(R.id.button6);

menu.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
@override
public void onClick(View _view) {
click++;
if (click == 1) {
ani.setTarget(linear4);
ani.setPropertyName("translationX");
ani.setFloatValues((float)(SketchwareUtil.getDip(getApplicationContext(), (int)(-200)) - SketchwareUtil.getDisplayWidthPixels(getApplicationContext())), (float)(0 - SketchwareUtil.getDisplayWidthPixels(getApplicationContext())));
ani.setDuration((int)(500));
ani.setRepeatMode(ValueAnimator.REVERSE);
ani.setRepeatCount((int)(0));
ani.setInterpolator(new AccelerateInterpolator());
ani.start();
}
else {
if (click == 2) {
ani.setTarget(linear4);
ani.setFloatValues((float)(0 - SketchwareUtil.getDisplayWidthPixels(getApplicationContext())), (float)(SketchwareUtil.getDip(getApplicationContext(), (int)(-200)) - SketchwareUtil.getDisplayWidthPixels(getApplicationContext())));
ani.start();
click = 0;
}
}
}
});

button8.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
@override
public void onClick(View _view) {

}
});

button2.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
@override
public void onClick(View _view) {
intent.setClass(getApplicationContext(), DonneesActivity.class);
startActivity(intent);
}
});

button3.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
@override
public void onClick(View _view) {
intent.setClass(getApplicationContext(), ClientsActivity.class);
startActivity(intent);
}
});

button4.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
@override
public void onClick(View _view) {
intent.setClass(getApplicationContext(), ProduitsActivity.class);
startActivity(intent);
}
});

button5.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
@override
public void onClick(View _view) {
intent.setClass(getApplicationContext(), EditionfactdevActivity.class);
startActivity(intent);
}
});

button6.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
@override
public void onClick(View _view) {
intent.setClass(getApplicationContext(), VisuelfactdevActivity.class);
startActivity(intent);
}
});
}
private void initializeLogic() {
click = 0;
}

@override
protected void onActivityResult(int _requestCode, int _resultCode, Intent _data) {
super.onActivityResult(_requestCode, _resultCode, _data);

switch (_requestCode) {

default:
break;
}
}

@override
public void onBackPressed() {
xbk++;
if (xbk == 2) {
xbk = 2;
finish();
}
else {
SketchwareUtil.showMessage(getApplicationContext(), "Presser 2 fois pour quitter !");
}
}
@Deprecated
public void showMessage(String _s) {
Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), _s, Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}

@Deprecated
public int getLocationX(View _v) {
int _location[] = new int[2];
_v.getLocationInWindow(_location);
return _location[0];
}

@Deprecated
public int getLocationY(View _v) {
int _location[] = new int[2];
_v.getLocationInWindow(_location);
return _location[1];
}

@Deprecated
public int getRandom(int _min, int _max) {
Random random = new Random();
return random.nextInt(_max - _min + 1) + _min;
}

@Deprecated
public ArrayList<Double> getCheckedItemPositionsToArray(ListView _list) {
ArrayList<Double> _result = new ArrayList<Double>();
SparseBooleanArray _arr = _list.getCheckedItemPositions();
for (int _iIdx = 0; _iIdx < _arr.size(); _iIdx++) {
if (_arr.valueAt(_iIdx))
_result.add((double)_arr.keyAt(_iIdx));
}
return _result;
}

@Deprecated
public float getDip(int _input){
return TypedValue.applyDimension(TypedValue.COMPLEX_UNIT_DIP, _input, getResources().getDisplayMetrics());
}

@Deprecated
public int getDisplayWidthPixels(){
return getResources().getDisplayMetrics().widthPixels;
}

@Deprecated
public int getDisplayHeightPixels(){
return getResources().getDisplayMetrics().heightPixels;
}

}

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Accessories Gear VR question

A question for any of you who are upgrading or contemplating an upgrade to the Note 10+ who also own a Gear VR headset.

How are you handling the fact that the N10+ won't work with the Gear VR? Are you opting to keep, rather than trade in, your existing smartphone in order to continue using your Gear VR or are you choosing to give up using it?

Just curious.

Help How can I show the time in big numbers while logged-in?

I am using a Motorola 4E+ with Android 7.1.1.

Before I log-in to my phone, the time is displayed in big numbers (~12mm tall) in the middle of my screen.

When I log-in, however, that time display goes away, and instead the time is shown in small numbers (~2mm tall) in the top right corner of the screen. I would like the large time display to remain on the screen. Is there any way to do that?

(Forgive me if this question has been asked before, but I couldn't get this forum's search feature to work at all. It seems completely broken.)

-TC

Passing an object of a Usb Service to another activity

Hello,
I'm new to Android development and I'm attempting to pass an object of a USB service from one activity to another.

I've attempted to do it two ways thus far. Implementing Parcelable and Implementing Serializable. Both means cause the system to throw and exception. In regards to Serializable, it threw an IOException.

Here is the code for my USBService, care of Felhr85.

Code:
package com.ascenzi.usb_serial_testing;

import android.app.PendingIntent;
import android.app.Service;
import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.content.IntentFilter;
import android.hardware.usb.UsbDevice;
import android.hardware.usb.UsbDeviceConnection;
import android.hardware.usb.UsbManager;
import android.os.Binder;
import android.os.Handler;
import android.os.IBinder;
import android.util.Log;
import android.widget.TextView;

import com.felhr.usbserial.CDCSerialDevice;
import com.felhr.usbserial.UsbSerialDevice;
import com.felhr.usbserial.UsbSerialInterface;

import java.io.Serializable;
import java.io.UnsupportedEncodingException;

import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;

//import okio.Buffer;

public class UsbService extends Service implements Serializable
{

    public static final String TAG = "UsbService";

    public static final String ACTION_USB_READY = "com.felhr.connectivityservices.USB_READY";
    public static final String ACTION_USB_ATTACHED = "android.hardware.usb.action.USB_DEVICE_ATTACHED";
    public static final String ACTION_USB_DETACHED = "android.hardware.usb.action.USB_DEVICE_DETACHED";
    public static final String ACTION_USB_NOT_SUPPORTED = "com.felhr.usbservice.USB_NOT_SUPPORTED";
    public static final String ACTION_NO_USB = "com.felhr.usbservice.NO_USB";
    public static final String ACTION_USB_PERMISSION_GRANTED = "com.felhr.usbservice.USB_PERMISSION_GRANTED";
    public static final String ACTION_USB_PERMISSION_NOT_GRANTED = "com.felhr.usbservice.USB_PERMISSION_NOT_GRANTED";
    public static final String ACTION_USB_DISCONNECTED = "com.felhr.usbservice.USB_DISCONNECTED";
    public static final String ACTION_CDC_DRIVER_NOT_WORKING = "com.felhr.connectivityservices.ACTION_CDC_DRIVER_NOT_WORKING";
    public static final String ACTION_USB_DEVICE_NOT_WORKING = "com.felhr.connectivityservices.ACTION_USB_DEVICE_NOT_WORKING";
    public static final int MESSAGE_FROM_SERIAL_PORT = 0;
    public static final int CTS_CHANGE = 1;
    public static final int DSR_CHANGE = 2;
    private static final String ACTION_USB_PERMISSION = "com.android.example.USB_PERMISSION";
    private static final int BAUD_RATE = 115200; // BaudRate. Change this value if you need
    public static boolean SERVICE_CONNECTED = false;

    private IBinder binder = new UsbBinder();

    private Context context;
    private Handler mHandler;
    private UsbManager usbManager;
    private UsbDevice device;
    private UsbDeviceConnection connection;
    private UsbSerialDevice serialPort;

    private TextView t1;

    //private Buffer buffer = new Buffer();
    private String mode;

    private boolean serialPortConnected;

    /*
     *  Data received from serial port will be received here. Just populate onReceivedData with your code
     *  In this particular example. byte stream is converted to String and send to UI thread to
     *  be treated there.
     */
    private UsbSerialInterface.UsbReadCallback mCallback = new UsbSerialInterface.UsbReadCallback() {
        @Override
        public void onReceivedData(byte[] arg0) {
            try {
                String data = new String(arg0, "UTF-8");
                if (mHandler != null)
                    mHandler.obtainMessage(MESSAGE_FROM_SERIAL_PORT, data).sendToTarget();
            } catch (UnsupportedEncodingException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
        }
    };

    /*
     * State changes in the CTS line will be received here
     */
    private UsbSerialInterface.UsbCTSCallback ctsCallback = new UsbSerialInterface.UsbCTSCallback() {
        @Override
        public void onCTSChanged(boolean state) {
            if(mHandler != null)
                mHandler.obtainMessage(CTS_CHANGE).sendToTarget();
        }
    };

    /*
     * State changes in the DSR line will be received here
     */
    private UsbSerialInterface.UsbDSRCallback dsrCallback = new UsbSerialInterface.UsbDSRCallback() {
        @Override
        public void onDSRChanged(boolean state) {
            if(mHandler != null)
                mHandler.obtainMessage(DSR_CHANGE).sendToTarget();
        }
    };
    /*
     * Different notifications from OS will be received here (USB attached, detached, permission responses...)
     * About BroadcastReceiver: http://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/BroadcastReceiver.html
     */
    private final BroadcastReceiver usbReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver() {
        @Override
        public void onReceive(Context arg0, Intent arg1) {
            if (arg1.getAction().equals(ACTION_USB_PERMISSION)) {
                boolean granted = arg1.getExtras().getBoolean(UsbManager.EXTRA_PERMISSION_GRANTED);
                if (granted) // User accepted our USB connection. Try to open the device as a serial port
                {
                    Intent intent = new Intent(ACTION_USB_PERMISSION_GRANTED);
                    arg0.sendBroadcast(intent);
                    connection = usbManager.openDevice(device);
                    new ConnectionThread().start();
                } else // User not accepted our USB connection. Send an Intent to the Main Activity
                {
                    Intent intent = new Intent(ACTION_USB_PERMISSION_NOT_GRANTED);
                    arg0.sendBroadcast(intent);
                }
            } else if (arg1.getAction().equals(ACTION_USB_ATTACHED)) {
                if (!serialPortConnected)
                    findSerialPortDevice(); // A USB device has been attached. Try to open it as a Serial port
            } else if (arg1.getAction().equals(ACTION_USB_DETACHED)) {
                // Usb device was disconnected. send an intent to the Main Activity
                Intent intent = new Intent(ACTION_USB_DISCONNECTED);
                arg0.sendBroadcast(intent);
                if (serialPortConnected) {
                    serialPort.close();
                }
                serialPortConnected = false;
            }
        }
    };

    /*
     * onCreate will be executed when service is started. It configures an IntentFilter to listen for
     * incoming Intents (USB ATTACHED, USB DETACHED...) and it tries to open a serial port.
     */
    @Override
    public void onCreate() {
        this.context = this;
        serialPortConnected = false;
        UsbService.SERVICE_CONNECTED = true;
        setFilter();
        usbManager = (UsbManager) getSystemService(Context.USB_SERVICE);
        findSerialPortDevice();
    }

    /* MUST READ about services
     * http://developer.android.com/guide/components/services.html
     * http://developer.android.com/guide/components/bound-services.html
     */
    @Override
    public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
        return binder;
    }

    @Override
    public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
        return Service.START_NOT_STICKY;
    }

    @Override
    public void onDestroy() {
        super.onDestroy();
        serialPort.close();
        unregisterReceiver(usbReceiver);
        UsbService.SERVICE_CONNECTED = false;
    }

    /*
     * This function will be called from MainActivity to write data through Serial Port
     */
    public void write(byte[] data) {
        if (serialPort != null)
        {
            serialPort.write(data);
        }
    }


    public void setHandler(Handler mHandler) {
        this.mHandler = mHandler;
    }

    private void findSerialPortDevice() {
        // This snippet will try to open the first encountered usb device connected, excluding usb root hubs
        HashMap<String, UsbDevice> usbDevices = usbManager.getDeviceList();
        if (!usbDevices.isEmpty()) {

            // first, dump the hashmap for diagnostic purposes
            for (Map.Entry<String, UsbDevice> entry : usbDevices.entrySet()) {
                device = entry.getValue();
                Log.d(TAG, String.format("USBDevice.HashMap (vid:pid) (%X:%X)-%b class:%X:%X name:%s",
                                         device.getVendorId(), device.getProductId(),
                                         UsbSerialDevice.isSupported(device),
                                         device.getDeviceClass(), device.getDeviceSubclass(),
                                         device.getDeviceName()));
            }

            for (Map.Entry<String, UsbDevice> entry : usbDevices.entrySet()) {
                device = entry.getValue();
                int deviceVID = device.getVendorId();
                int devicePID = device.getProductId();

//                if (deviceVID != 0x1d6b && (devicePID != 0x0001 && devicePID != 0x0002 && devicePID != 0x0003) && deviceVID != 0x5c6 && devicePID != 0x904c) {
                if (UsbSerialDevice.isSupported(device)) {
                    // There is a supported device connected - request permission to access it.
                    requestUserPermission();
                    break;
                } else {
                    connection = null;
                    device = null;
                }
            }
            if (device==null) {
                // There are no USB devices connected (but usb host were listed). Send an intent to MainActivity.
                Intent intent = new Intent(ACTION_NO_USB);
                sendBroadcast(intent);
            }
        } else {
            Log.d(TAG, "findSerialPortDevice() usbManager returned empty device list." );
            // There is no USB devices connected. Send an intent to MainActivity
            Intent intent = new Intent(ACTION_NO_USB);
            sendBroadcast(intent);
        }
    }

    private void setFilter() {
        IntentFilter filter = new IntentFilter();
        filter.addAction(ACTION_USB_PERMISSION);
        filter.addAction(ACTION_USB_DETACHED);
        filter.addAction(ACTION_USB_ATTACHED);
        registerReceiver(usbReceiver, filter);
    }

    /*
     * Request user permission. The response will be received in the BroadcastReceiver
     */
    private void requestUserPermission() {
        Log.d(TAG, String.format("requestUserPermission(%X:%X)", device.getVendorId(), device.getProductId() ) );
        PendingIntent mPendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(this, 0, new Intent(ACTION_USB_PERMISSION), 0);
        usbManager.requestPermission(device, mPendingIntent);
    }

    public class UsbBinder extends Binder {
        public UsbService getService() {
            return UsbService.this;
        }
    }

    /*
     * A simple thread to open a serial port.
     * Although it should be a fast operation. moving usb operations away from UI thread is a good thing.
     */
    private class ConnectionThread extends Thread {
        @Override
        public void run() {
            serialPort = UsbSerialDevice.createUsbSerialDevice(device, connection);
            if (serialPort != null) {
                if (serialPort.open()) {
                    serialPortConnected = true;
                    serialPort.setBaudRate(BAUD_RATE);
                    serialPort.setDataBits(UsbSerialInterface.DATA_BITS_8);
                    serialPort.setStopBits(UsbSerialInterface.STOP_BITS_1);
                    serialPort.setParity(UsbSerialInterface.PARITY_NONE);
                    /**
                     * Current flow control Options:
                     * UsbSerialInterface.FLOW_CONTROL_OFF
                     * UsbSerialInterface.FLOW_CONTROL_RTS_CTS only for CP2102 and FT232
                     * UsbSerialInterface.FLOW_CONTROL_DSR_DTR only for CP2102 and FT232
                     */
                    serialPort.setFlowControl(UsbSerialInterface.FLOW_CONTROL_OFF);
                    serialPort.read(mCallback);
                    serialPort.getCTS(ctsCallback);
                    serialPort.getDSR(dsrCallback);

                    //
                    // Some Arduinos would need some sleep because firmware wait some time to know whether a new sketch is going
                    // to be uploaded or not
                    //Thread.sleep(2000); // sleep some. YMMV with different chips.

                    // Everything went as expected. Send an intent to MainActivity
                    Intent intent = new Intent(ACTION_USB_READY);
                    context.sendBroadcast(intent);
                } else {
                    // Serial port could not be opened, maybe an I/O error or if CDC driver was chosen, it does not really fit
                    // Send an Intent to Main Activity
                    if (serialPort instanceof CDCSerialDevice) {
                        Intent intent = new Intent(ACTION_CDC_DRIVER_NOT_WORKING);
                        context.sendBroadcast(intent);
                    } else {
                        Intent intent = new Intent(ACTION_USB_DEVICE_NOT_WORKING);
                        context.sendBroadcast(intent);
                    }
                }
            } else {
                // No driver for given device, even generic CDC driver could not be loaded
                Intent intent = new Intent(ACTION_USB_NOT_SUPPORTED);
                context.sendBroadcast(intent);
            }
        }
    }
}

. When I attempt to pass the Object itself I do the following.

Code:
private UsbService usbService;
...
Button swchBtn = (Button) findViewById(R.id.buttonSwitch);
        swchBtn.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
            @Override
            public void onClick (View v)
            {

                if(usbService != null)
                {
                    Intent swIntent = new Intent(MainActivity.this, SecondActivity.class);
                    swIntent.putExtra("USBService", usbService);
                    startActivity(swIntent);
                }
            }

before I switch activities I have done a quick check to make sure that it wasn't equal to "null". I'll change it up later and say if it is equal to null then I'll jump over but I won't send a intent extra. But for now it just crashes every time.

Any insight?

Michael

disc drive diagnostic tool

hey guys i have a hard drive and a few flash drives I got from eBay that appear to be modded, so i want an app that can run a good diagnostic test to find errors then fix them, Also have a good format tool, perderably one that can restore it to its original state, since im using a android tv box otg Isn't a issue, I've done lots research and so far everything I have found either costs money or just doesn't do what I want, or possibly I don't know how to use it, there was one app that I think can format drives but my box doesn't like it so it just crashes im not at home but I know it says silkat tools or something like that

Rusted/missing dishwasher prongs

What can I do about them? They're probably not helping the dishes get done right. Also, the upper basket or whatever it's called is not sliding right. It's getting stuck and maybe coming off the track. The slides sometimes stick out more than they should and I have to push them back by hand. All things considered, I can see why ge discontinued the nautilus.

How do I delete the 'Me' entry in Phone Contacts list?

I use a Samsung Galaxy Note 8, running Android V9.

After temporarily trying a new SIM PAYG card and then reverting to my original Vodafone contract SIM, I noticed that when I now tap the Phone icon and then select 'Contacts' from the row of options at the bottom of the screen (Keypad, Recents, Contacts, Voicemail, Places) there is a new entry at the top of the list. It' appears under the heading of 'Me' and lists the number of the now-removed SIM.

For some unknown reason, the temporary SIM installation generated this Me category of contact, but reinstalling the original SIM did not modify that contact to use the correct number.

I would like to completely delete this invalid 'Me' entry, but so far, I have failed to find any way to do this. Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Read NTFS usb drive?

I dont recall having this problem with my old phone, but I also haven't pulled it out and tried the usb memory drives I've tried in the S-10+.

Phone wants to format the drive in order to use it. From some reading, it looks like it will format the drive to Fat32.

Thing is, I want usb drives to float between the PC and the S-10+ and I am reading that Windows 10 has issues reading FAT32 drives. I'm about to upgrade to a Windows 10 PC at some point.

Is it true that modern androids and modern Windows PCs dont read the same file format? New Windows is NTFS format but Android is only FAT32?

There is this file manager app but a lot of people are saying it's a sucker app that gets you on the hook and makes you pay for every step and format. I dont mind paying for an app I know will work if its not going to poison my phone with junk and ads, but these so-called "free" apps that are only really free to download really aggravate me. Tell me up front what I need to pay to make the app work without ads and dont waste my time. I cant stand a bait ans switch and thats what most apps seem to be.

Any knowledge about this is appreciated. I dont plan to do a lot of usb transfer/use at this time but the phone came with an adapter, so I just plugged a usb flash or thumb or whatever those sticks are called in to it to see if it worked and found this issue.

Android Auto

My husband and I have the Google Pixel Xl 3. I use the Android Auto but he doesn't and he drives for his job. I've tried to disable it for him, force stop etc. cause he hates when he wakes up his phone it's there after he's been driving. Is there anyway to stop it from popping back up or reactivating? I've shown how to just swype it away and continue to do what he was going to but he doesn't want to be bothered with it.

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