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  1. What's happened to the play store?

    by +cacoe
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

    I think the store is different based on location but what's going on with the UK store at the moment? Some of the top 100 app lists (especially the weather section) is full of "games" - as in those fake game that are just an excuse to show ads, and most of the paid for apps sections are showing only a few apps... Anyone else noticed any problems like this?

    Last reply by Sir Topham Hatt,

  3. Flashing a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

    by Chernobylite

    Wanted to flash it with just a stock ROM by using these instructions, https://gsm-flash.com/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-5g-firmware-sm-n986/. I'm trying to enable the OEM unlocking option but I'm not seeing it in the Developer Options. Is it really that important? Never flashed a phone before so I really don't want to punk something up...

    Last reply by PGHammer,

  4. USB Drive

    by Bruinator

    I have 2 flashdrives-they both 32 Gb space in size. I have them both formatted as FAT32. I also have a flashdrive that is 64GB in size formatted in FAT32. The ones that are 32 GB in size work fine on my amazon fire tablet and I can watch video on it fine. When I use the flashdrive that is 64 GB in size unsupported storage : the file system or size of your external device is not supported. Is there a maximum size file system that can be used on a FAT32 usb flashdrive with size of 64GB? If yes what is the maximum size? TIA

    Last reply by Bruinator,

  5. nova launcher question

    by Bruinator

    I use nova launcher as my android launcher and i am wondering if there is a way to lock the home screen layout of my icons so they will not move? If this is not an option, is there a 3rd party app that will do this? My LG Stylo 4 doesnt have an option to do this under settings that I know of. Thx

    Last reply by Bruinator,

  6. Tello question

    by Bruinator
    • 18 replies
    • 4.1k views

    Anyone use tello as their carrier here? If yes, what do you use as a visual voicemail app in order to check your voicemail? thx

    Last reply by Brandon H,

  7. Ads, Ads, Ads... 1 2

    by Mindovermaster

    I have a Motorola G4, provided through Twigby. Android Version 7.1.1 Whenever I swipe in, and do the dot code, and login, I am greeted by a full page ad. There are some that are selling a product, but most are games from PlayStore. I thought it was the PlayStore that was sending these ads. Turned off notification, still does it. Went through my entire apps list and turned notification off for almost everything, other than FB or Discord or Gmail. Still no dice. Is it something within Android that is doing this? I did a factory reset, and it still did it. There some good ad-blockers for Android? …

    Last reply by jnelsoninjax,

  8. Buying the Samsung A52 5G, how is Call of Duty Mobile?

    by deep1234
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

    Hello, if this is not the right place to post, please move this topic to the correct place. First, my phone usage are basic calling, messages, social media, WhatsApp and emails for work. If I am in the mood, I play Call of Duty Mobile specially if my son asked to play with him. For that, I am thinking of getting the Samsung A52 5G, that based on the budget that I have and I believe the features are worth it, that's the 120 Hz and 4500 mAh. My only concern is with the Snapdragon 750G gives a smooth gamming experience for Call of Duty mobile? So far the YouTube reviews do shows above 60 fps. I compared that with what I have Huawei Mate 20…

    Last reply by Nick H.,

  9. Is there a way to backup the Bluetooth settings?

    by jnelsoninjax
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views

    I have a hearing aid that is controlled via Bluetooth, and I have been having some trouble with my phone not wanting to send MMS, and the troubleshooting is always reset network settings which also resets Bluetooth. It is a PITA to have to re-pair the hearing aid and redo my custom program for it (specific app that interfaces with it). So I'm looking for a method to backup the settings so when I reset the network/Bluetooth I can just restore from a backup.

    Last reply by jnelsoninjax,

  10. Wallpaper locker

    by Bruinator
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

    On occasions, the wall paper for my home screen changes without me doing it. I am not sure of the reason why it happens as I am not aware of me doing anything to cause it. Is there a way in settings or an app that will lock it into place to prevent this from happening?

    Last reply by +Biscuits Brown,

  11. Changing rings before voicemail kicks in

    by Bruinator
    • 18 replies
    • 4.3k views

    Does anyone know how to change the number of rings before voicemail will begin? Currently, mine rings 12 times before it does which is furiating. I have an LG stylo 4 and my carrier and app is metropcs. Any help is greatly appreciated. it is a certain string something like **61* TIA

    Last reply by Bruinator,

  12. Foldable questions: Huawei Mate X2

    by indospot

    Hi everyone! As you or may not have seen on our Twitter feed, I currently have a Huawei Mate X2 with me on loan from Huawei, and I only get to have it for a week. We haven't had much of a chance to cover foldales before, so I wanted to hear everyone's thoughts and questions on it (and foldables in general). Anything you'd like me to address in a hands-on/review article? Just let me know here and I'll try my best to answer your queries in said article. Thanks, everyone! EDIT: For some additional context, we did cover the launch of the Mate X2 here: https://www.neowin.net/news/huawei-introduces-the-mate-x2-with-an-inner-folding-display. B…

    Last reply by indospot,

  13. Amazon x10 tablet

    by Bruinator
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views

    Anyone know if it is possible to use an amazon x10 tablet with a usb to usb c adapter and view files / videos on a flash drive?

    Last reply by Brandon H,

  14. How can I know if my brand new cell phone was actually pre-owned?

    by freedonX

    I bought a Motorola G7 play for someone at a reliable store here in Mexico. Been buying my hardware needs in that store for the past 6-8 years never had a problem. But funny the brand new G7's box had some tape/scotch on the edge ,but what really caught my eye was on the phone itself it was the "T" logo from T-mobile. T-mobile doesn't exist in Mexico! Also has the following letters "REVVL" (attached pic). I want to go back to the store and check what the hell. I don't mind if the logo , if it's a aesthetic thing. What I'm really concerned if this was a previouslly owned devicem but I want evidence

    Last reply by freedonX,

  15. Create a folder on my Andoid phone desktop?

    by jebus197

    Hi does anyone know of a method that will allow me to create a folder on my android phone desktop, so that I can keep favourite family photos there?

    Last reply by jebus197,

  16. To Upgrade Galaxy S10e @ Christmas or Not is the Question

    by bikeman25

    Would it be wise to upgrade my Galaxy S10e at Christmas, to Samsung Galaxy S20 FE model thru Sprint/T-mobile, Plus lately my Galaxy S10e is very slow at receiving text messages for some reason, no idea why on that part at all, contemplating upgrading it, and moving some PC stuff i was gonna buy til Birthday in February, therefore affording the Phone shipping/tax fee, and the new case for it, plus kinda have to stay with Samsung i think, as do have Galaxy Buds as well. As for Sprint/T-mobile service been pretty good, probably would cost more to switch carriers, so will hold off on that part

    Last reply by bikeman25,

  17. Android app development .apk showing as virus

    by ATLien_0

    Hey guys. Need some help as our team is a little stumped on this. We are working with an overseas developer, have been transfering apk files through Microsoft teams for about 3 months now , no issues. All if the sudden this week, the apk files from the Dev team are being marked as malicious in Teams and one drive shows they have a virus. The dev team has scanned the latest files and no virus is detected on their end I'm trying to figure out if this is an Android issue or a windows issue .

    Last reply by goretsky,

  18. Why is a Motorola e6 plus slower than a Motorola Z2 Force?

    by freedonX
    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views

    So beside the obvious! One was a flagship and the other is a budget phone...but why is slower? I'm know my ABCs for PC hardware, but I'm not that knowledgeable regarding cell phones. My Z2 force is dying (battery issues) so in the meantime I took the office's Moto E6 plus a replacement in the meantime so I'm able to communicate with my customers. Even though the Z2 force is 3 years old, but damn the e6 plus sure is slow!!! So I'm looking into buying another motorola flagship phone, but the Edge (non +) is still fairly expensive, in comparison to when I bought the Z2 3 years ago. There's the One Zoom but it's already 1 year old. Being a mobile, that's OBSOLET…

    Last reply by freedonX,

  19. Launcher for amazon fire 10 tablet

    by Bruinator
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

    Is there a launcher, as an example nova launcher or simple launcher, that i can install on this device that will allow me to put icons of apps i want to see on the home page instead of the stock apps that came with the tablet? If yes, how do i do it in your own words plz. I am looking for someone who uses a launcher on this device and knows how to set it up. Also, it can be any launcher as long as it works. Thx

    Last reply by +Biscuits Brown,

  20. Decreased battery life since Android 11 installed?

    by jnelsoninjax

    Has anyone else noticed that the battery life seems to be decreased since the newest update? I have noticed that the battery seems to run down faster now then it did with the previous version. Is it me or is it decreased?

    Last reply by techbeck,

  21. New launcher

    by Bruinator

    Hi, I am looking to try a new launcher and I am curious which ones you guys are using? TIA

    Last reply by Sulphy,

  22. Blocking a phone number

    by Bruinator
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

    i have a local number that is black listed on my android phone. I have black listed the number on my stock phone dialer, a few downloaded apps that blocks numbers but this 1 number is still getting through to my voicemail. Is there an app that will block the number and prevent this number to avoid my my voicemail as well? Any help is greatly appreciated. TIA

    Last reply by Brandon H,

  23. Gmail issue

    by Bruinator
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

    When using gmail app for android, how do i set up push mail? Can someone who uses it help me out with it plz? TIA

    Last reply by Nick H.,

  24. All-in-One Video Player for Android - Recommendations?

    by Bruinator
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

    Looking for a good video player that will play almost any format for my android tablet. Can you guys recommend some plz?

    Last reply by Jim K,

  25. My thoughts / mini review of the Chromecast with Google TV

    by +warwagon

    Yesterday at Walmart I purchased the "Chromecast with Android TV". Thought I would give you my thoughts on it. The User interface is different than Android TV. The Remote is nice and compact. It allows me to control my soundbar as well as allows me to turn my TV on and off with the remote. once setup it also allows me to use my google home to turn my tv on and off as well "Ok Google, turn on my TV". In the view below, when I start playing a video with the sideloaded "S YouTube" app, you may see it say "Loading" shortly after I start playing video. that's because I was only playing 1 second of it and I hit the back button. For some reason when you hit the back …

    Last reply by Brandon H,

  26. Automating Do Not Disturb Based on Location

    by Sir Topham Hatt
    • 4 replies
    • 4.3k views

    The default do not disturb only allows you to turn it on / off based on time. I work different shifts and not all are in my calendar so I don't want an app to read my calendar but rather use location to turn on do not disturb. IFTTT seems to work but I was reading something about "Automate" by Llama that can "learn" when I am at work based on cell towers. Can anyone shed anymore light on this? Tried Automate and couldn't understand the flows thing or what I needed it to check. Or are there any other apps I should consider? Cheers

    Last reply by Nick H.,

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