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Unlocked bootloader, not booting

I unlocked the bootloader on my Nexus 5 phone. When I tried to boot into recovery mode, I get the standard message that my device isn't being scanned for corruption. I expected it... but then nothing. It doesn't boot, it doesn't change. I tried relocking the bootloader in an attempt to fix my mistake, but then I get a message that my device is corrupt. Still doesn't let me boot. Tried unlocking and relocking again. Same thing.

If I hold the power button down long enough, I can go back to the broken Android screen. The Start option has the same problem as above. Restart bootloader just shuts the phone off for a split second, then goes back to the broken android screen. Recovery mode doesn't work as described above. I'm afraid to go with "Power off", I'm afraid it might ruin my phone.

I can re-re-unlock the bootloader and go back to the "can't check for corruption" message. Re-re-locking it makes the "your device is corrupt" message again. What do I do? I'm afraid I might have already ruined the phone.

[FREE] Heart of Galaxy - space strategy game

Hello! A new strategy game inspired by old classic empire management games is out here on Google Play! Heart of Galaxy will take you in a journey through the galaxy to build and control your space empire. Start on a fresh new planet, Promision and rebuild civilization from scratch by micromanaging industries and researches. Conquer new worlds and expand thorugh the galaxy to bring the human race to new horizons!

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cheslavasoft.hog
Website: https://www.heartofgalaxy.com

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Running flash files on Android 8

I have been running flash files and sites on Android 6 very smoothly using Dolphin video or dolphin browser. After upgrading into Android 8, none of these apps are running well: Dolphin browser is unable to install from google play or from APK, and Dolphin video is unable to work porperly.

Does anyone have any solution for flash files?

'PROMOTION" ad or virus?

Intermittently - once a week or so I open my Home page and find, above the app icons a grey bar, about 3 or 4mms deep, running across the face with the word PROMOTION in white capital letters inside it. No app can be opened when this is displayed. Tapping it has no effect - so there's no way of finding out what it's a promotion for. Only tapping the Home button makes it disappear and frees the Home page for use.
Has anyone else encountered this nuisance and found out which app is responsible for it? Uninstalling existing apps one by one and waiting a week or more would take an age. It's about the most stupid thing I've ever encountered.

How to hide Screenshot folder in Gallery

I have a .nomedia file in the folder. Any file in the folder previous to adding it is hidden, but new screenshots are visible in the gallery. I can make these files hidden by renaming them, but would like to skip this procedure entirely. Hiding the folder does no good, as any new screenshots are added to a new folder which is visible. How can I make it so that any new screenshots that are taken are hidden in the gallery, just like the older/renamed files?

I would prefer to do this without using any apps (other than a file explorer), if possible.

Disable Bixby Voice - S8 Android 9

The procedure as documented here https://www.androidcentral.com/how-completely-disable-bixby does not describe my experience with Bugby.

The Bixby Home Settings menu offers only 'Customization Service' and 'About'.

'Customization Service' swipes to a list of apps.

'About' is informational only.

I would like to disable Bixby altogether but will be happy if I can disable only voice wake up so that I can use voice shoot on the camera.

Phone randomly restarts and WiFi Not working (No networks detected)

Ok so I was having boot loop issues with this phone until by one miracle it managed to start up somehow. When it did I went into the settings and realized the WiFi had no longer worked. Then I realized there was no MAC address for the wireless and it wasn’t detecting any wireless networks. Then all of a sudden it reboots again for no reason. It just keeps rebooting, goes to the home screen, then about 2 minutes later it reboots again. Is there anything that can be done to save this phone? The model is the z970 zmax.

Running using lower target SDK

Hi,
I am running AS 3.4.1 (latest) and my app is launched on the device which has Android API 28.

However, I have setup my manifest and my gradle file for my app (it is sync'd) to targetSDK 26.

When I run my app, I choose my device as the target. I read the SDK which prints 28 using this code and printing it on the screen:

`AndroidAPIver = Build.VERSION.SDK_INT;`

What should I do so my app runs with targetSDK 26 on my phone?
I followed a guide like this (I found a cpl like that) but it did not work: https://abhiandroid.com/androidstudio/change-api-sdk-level-android-studio.html

Default Speakerphone Change

Hi folks, I was having trouble with a bluetooth headset and did something stupid... I accidentally selected S Voice as the default speakerphone on my S5. Dumb, dumb.... I just want to get back to the original setting which is pressing speakerphone and having it come out of the speaker. But I can't find any info that shows where the default is stored and what the default app would be. Any help would be appreciated.

Best, JRH

What NOW

So now GOOGLE is going to comply with the US ban and restriction on HUAWEI'S future android phones with end support for Gmail, YouTube, play store,etc and no upgrade to future upgrades/support for new android OS's. There's been no mention about HUAWEI devices for us in Canada? So far they've been saying that current passed devices will work and function as usual. I just got the P30PRO. Why isn't there any mention about devices used in Canada? How is this ban going to affect us? Should I get rid of my device now?

Aristo 2 Problems with Pictures and App

Hello!

I have an LG Aristo 2 that I've had for about a year. I had no problems with it until recently when I went abroad and purchased a temporary local Sim card (from Vodafone in Italy). As soon as the trip was over and I was back in the US I removed the Sim card and put my original card back in.

Since then, I have been unble to take pictures with my phone. If I try taking a picture I get a "cannot save" notification. I also have a few grayed out apps that were working prior to the trip. I cannot click on these apps and when I try to reinstall I get error notifications that they cannot be installed. I've tried rebooting my phone and clearing the cache however I'm still having problems.

I have no idea if these problems are related to the Vodafone Sim card or not, but my phone worked just fine prior to the trip, and on the trip itself.

Any advice would be much appreciated!
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