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  1. David Devoy

    Help Why won't my phone and PC talk to each other?

    I have plugged my Samsung J5 into my PC using a USB connector. The good news is my phone is charging. The thing is there is no data connection at all. Windows Explorer shows nothing and ES file explorer on the phone shows nothing. I get a ping sound from the PC and did at one time get a brief...
  2. David Devoy

    Virtual Reality

    Can I use a GEAR virtual Reality headset in conjunction with my Galaxy J5
  3. G

    J5 storage problems and voicemail alerts

    Hi, My J5, it's running out of storage, I only have a couple of apps on it and the images and videos that were on there have been transferred across to my PC. I have put a 4gb micro SD into the back of it but even that seems pointless, I can't transfer apps (or install apps) onto it. Is the...
  4. A

    How to remove "Custom binary blocked by FRP" error?

    Hello, I am using Samsung J5 and facing a problem. Can someone help me how to remove "Custom binary blocked by FRP" error? Waiting for helping replies...
  5. A

    How to Disable Opera Max Widget on Startup / Lock Screen

    Hi, When I turn on my phone the first thing I see is the "VPN is activated by Opera Max" notification/widget on my startup screen/lock screen. Is there any way to disable this notification so it doesn't cover my startup/lock screen and personalized image? It's annoying. I don't mind seeing the...
  6. David Devoy

    Help Can I format my SD card as internal memory on a J5?

    Since getting a new J5 smart phone I have been delighted with it ....... except for the appalling lack of internal storage and the absurd amount of Microsoft and Google bloatware I cant uninstall. A colleague advised me that on some devices and with some sd cards there is the option to...
  7. S

    Unable to open YouTube on my J5

    Just lately, I have been unable to open YouTube on my J5. When I selct the icon, I am taken to an Android Pay app. This has only been happening for the last few days. Anyone any idea what's going on an/or how can I get back to opening? Thanks.
  8. C

    Can't connect to Google Play from my own Router

    This is the weirdest thing (Samsung J5 phone): 1) After constant notification nagging I decided to upgrade to version 6.0.1 2)Once installed I couldn't get through the launch procedure without first removing the sim card (Virgin payg) 3)After successfully launching I re-inserted the sim card...
  9. H

    Root How to reset Android partitions to their original state ?

    Hey guys , i was trying to increase my internal storage by using SD partition method , i created some partitions with Recovery Mode also with "Rom manager App" and "Apps2sd App" , so after all , i made a big mess and didn't get it to work lol so now i just want to bring my phone partitions to...
  10. libertytoday

    Root Rooting Samsung Galaxy J5 - 6.0.1

    hi has anyone been able to ROOT this phone SM-J500FN on ver 6.0.1 i can only see the root files for 5.1.1 on https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ i'm also wondering what the FN means on my model? are there any other sites with the odin package? thanks
  11. M

    Galaxy J5 camera stops filming at 33 minutes

    The camera on my Galaxy J5 stops filming at 33 minutes. I replaced and tested the MicroSD card thinking it was a disk error problem but now I think it's something else as this has happened on both SD cards. From what I can see and if I'm not getting this completely wrong 33 minutes represents...
  12. A

    My gmail contacts on my wife's J5 phone.

    My wife has a J5 phone and uses her gmail account to run it. However I keep our contacts list under my gmail account? Can we put my gmail account on her phone only to keep the contacts in sync between us; texts, emails, chrome favourites and other data must be running off her gmail account.
  13. V

    Gallery App problems after linking

    My Samsung J5 is rooted and I'm using Apps2SD to link apps to my SD card. After I made the mistake of linking the native gallery application, I kept getting the message that I do not have enough space in my device memory. I've unlinked it. I've forced stopped, cleared data and cache. I've...
  14. ProgramerAnel

    Move to SDCard

    I want to download real racing 3 on my sdcard including all assets. I think its around 1.5 GB and i dont want to waste internal memory. Please keep in mind i use Galaxy J5 NOT ROOTED . I dont need any hack cheat or anything . I just want clean installation but on my sdcard. Is it possible to...
  15. JackOats

    What is this thing?

    Hi All, I somehow instigated this little shortcut Widget on my J5 some weeks ago. But I now would like to remove it. Have tried but cannot budge it - does anyone recognise it or know how to remove it please. All suggestions would be gratefully received. (Please see screenshots ((apologies for...
  16. K

    SMS blocking

    I have a Samsung J5 running Abdroid version 5.1.1 I am getting SMS messages that dont show a number they come from. How do I block these? All the downloadable apps want to make themselves the default message app; is this necesssry?
  17. I

    How to stop phone screen coming on when text received?

    Does anyone know how to stop the screen coming on when I receive a text message? The problem is that if the phone comes out of standby because of a received text when it is in my pocket the movement of the phone against my leg starts to type and send a random garbled message in reply. Any...
  18. stephen williams

    Contacts disappearing

    Hey! New poster here. Been a while since I've been an android user! Have brought my dad a Samsung J5. His contacts in the new handset either duplicate themselves, or self- delete. Is this a common fault? Not sure if a master reset should be tried but it is very annoying (and it's not even...
  19. A

    For what is this update?

    ??
  20. Leo99

    WiFi problem

    I have a Samsung Galaxy J5 and my wifi have start to turn itself off can somebody help me to fix this problem
  21. V

    Moving Apps to SD card

    Hello, I have a Samsung Galaxy J5 with an 8 GB internal storage and a 128 GB SD card. Somehow this storage has filled up faster than anything and I do not have that many apps. My old phone had only a 4 GB internal storage and I had more available space than on the J5. I was able to partially...
  22. S

    J5 Icons disappeared

    Now there's a mystery! Switched on my phone and where my icons are, most of them jusr appear ascrosses. Completely lost on these phones, so hopefully one of you knowledgable people can tell me what's happened and how to correct it. Many thanks (From and oldie)
  23. A

    Set low mobile limit

    My wife has a monthly 300mb mobile contract. I want to set the data usage limit to 290mb however the J5 will only allow setting down to 2gb. How do I set the data limit to the required amount?
  24. B

    Storage to laptop via usb

    Hi guys I really need some help! I have stupidly broke my phone, the LED screen is all smashed and I cant use my phone at all. I need to get my photos and stuff off my phone and onto my laptop but my laptop isnt recognising my phone and I cant connect the two. Can someone help me pleaaseeee :(:(
  25. R

    Auto-Silence Group Message Threads

    I love this feature on IOS but I am unable to find anything like it with Android. I have a group of friends that text all day and I like mute the conversation and read them later. Is there a feature like this??
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