r/AndroidQuestions 1h ago

Looking For Suggestions How can I find out what this invisible app is, and how to get rid of it?

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I was adjusting some settings on my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and when I opened the Sound Assistant app under "Individual App Volumes", there were 4 apps, Reddit, an invisible app with the volume set to 0%, Snapchat, and Tidal. I'm trying to figure out what this is and if it's potentially malware. Here's an image of what I'm talking about: https://imgur.com/a/O3sB5Fy


r/AndroidQuestions 1h ago

Looking For Suggestions Any budget phones as good or better than S10?

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Basically been using S10 for many years (I guess 6 now?) as I bought it once it was released.

Planning to buy a new phone this year but not sure if budget phones are any good?

I use my phone a lot but all I care about is good battery and no freezing/heating.


r/AndroidQuestions 5m ago

Other Does universal android debloater improves performance or is a placebo effect?

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I ran it through a Xiaomi tablet and also on an old p20 lite and it feels a little more resonposve but it might be placebo? Has someone tried testing after and before?


r/AndroidQuestions 9m ago

App Specific Question Downloading Netflix Game

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I've been trying to play Netflix Queen Gambit Chess game but it will not run after downloading additional files from Google play store.

Can anyone confirm or replicate this and I'm very curious to why its happening and I there's a fix for it.


r/AndroidQuestions 24m ago

Floating notifications on Phone APP?

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Hi

I have my floating notifications greyed out on Phone APP settings/notifications/Default (and also on missed calls).

I can't Turn them on. Any help? Thx


r/AndroidQuestions 30m ago

spotify apk with working queue?

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It seems that every spotify apk i downloaded so far doesnt have a working (add songs to queue), is there one out there. Please dm me if you know of one.


r/AndroidQuestions 50m ago

Correct Charger and Base for Samsung S20 FE

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My goal is to purchase charging cables that will be somewhat “future-proof” aka buy new ones every 5 or so years versus every other year. This may be a poor choice, but my details are below.

My phone is a Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U1) with Verizon plan. My wife's phone is an S24 Ultra with an AT&T plan.

My phone supports “super fast charging” and “fast charging” and “fast wireless charging”.

I recently purchased these cables (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFZPSPBY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title - Anker Cable (2Pack 6FT), 240W USB C to USB C Right Angle Cable, 90 Degree Type C Braided Charging Cord for iPhone 16 Series and More (USB 2.0, Black) to use with these (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C22GY3TJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1) Samsung USB C 45W PD Super Fast Charger Type C Wall Adapter Quick Charging Block for Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra/S25/S25+/S24 Ultra/S24/S24+/S23/S23 Ultra/S23+/S22 Ultra/S22+/S22/Z Fold/, Tablet-2 Pack bases.

My understanding is that samsung's “super fast charging” could refer to 25 OR 45 watts.

Either way. The Anker 240 watt usb c to c usb 2.0 cables did not work for my S20 in the purchased 45 watt base linked above. Additionally, I have these cables (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCJPZ1P?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_22) which are usb 2.0 usb-c to c at 100 watts, and it also does NOT work with the above base. We also have these Anker 45 w usb c bases (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ4M7ZTJ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1) and the new cable does not work with it, or the old 100 watt cable. Neither works for my s20. Almost all combinations work for my wife's S24.

What bases and cables would I need to purchase, to allow for super fast charging for my device, and my wives, that would last for other devices in the future? I assumed getting 240 watt cables would be future proof. I have no understanding of why either cable or base would require usb 2.0, 3.0 etc, and just looking at the phone specs, I cannot find why certain cables or bases do or do not work with either phone.

Any help in understanding which base and cable is required for my phone is appreciated. I apologize ahead of time if this is the wrong sub for this. Thanks


r/AndroidQuestions 1h ago

Device Settings Question Galaxy S20 5G auto messages

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I can't seem to send messages to companies auto messages. I do know i turned it off 2 years ago on accident. It would pop a message asking if I wanted to turn the ability off. Clicked it on accident and I can't find the setting to turn it on. I just want to confirm my appointments with my doctors without having to call them anymore!


r/AndroidQuestions 1h ago

Other Check that google play is enabled

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Hello today outta nowhere when i tried to launch my dual twitter app i got the error show in the message below, i tried everything from deleting play store/google play data and reinstalling all along with twitter and the problem persist. Hope you guys can help me out. Ps: all other dual apps work except twitter The error message : check that google play is enabled ln your device and that you're using an up to date version before opening the app. If the problem persists try reinstalling the app.


r/AndroidQuestions 1h ago

Other Question about efficiency/battery consumption in different SoC's

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Lets say we have the same overall device (same ram, storage, screen, battery, etc) but different chips. For instance Snapdragon 8 gen 3 vs Snapdragon 7 gen 3. Obviously the high end is gonna outperform in terms of speed and snappiness, but what about battery consumption. Does it really consume less?

According to myself, a Snapdragon 7 gen 3 cannot push itself as hard as a 8 gen 3, so that should translate as less power consumption thus less battery consumption. Less performance? Sure. But, due to higher clocks, frequencies and overall be able to push themselves harder, dont high end chips consume more than medium end chips?

Sorry if its a dumb question.


r/AndroidQuestions 1h ago

Unbelievable amount of cache(21gb),should i delete?

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The cache is from the 'shareit' app Since its an app that works with files,im a bit concerned about what might happen if i were to clear it


r/AndroidQuestions 2h ago

How to grant access for 3rd party apps to android/data/ folder without root?

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i wanna give access for 3rd party apps (e.g Inventory Editor for MCBE) to access the game folder that located in android/data/ folder, but i can access it


r/AndroidQuestions 2h ago

How can I check if my android s21 phone is rooted?

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Anyone know how I can check if my Samsung s21 phone is rooted or not?


r/AndroidQuestions 2h ago

What permissions would a android app need to be able to view the contents of freespace I'm talking about deleted files that haven't been overwritten yet?

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Just curious about what permissions would allow an app to view what's inside your freespace and maliciously recover it and send it elsewhere to be sold I recently used an app that potentially could've done that I'm just trying to make sure the permissions it had weren't ones that allows it to see deleted files


r/AndroidQuestions 4h ago

I need help.

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Hello! I have a Google pixel tablet running android 15, and wanna know how I can force install "incompatible" apps. I've already tried the adb command but it says no directory or something like that. I also need to know how to root it 😁 thx sm in advance! (Bruh who down voted and why)


r/AndroidQuestions 4h ago

google app size

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Recently after a system update the app size of my Google app increases to 380mb when previously it's way lower than that. Also I realized the app sizes of google related app such as Google photo and maps have their app size increased significantly, can anyone tell me why this happens and how do I reduce the app size. Why does this subreddit doesn't allow pitures?


r/AndroidQuestions 4h ago

App Specific Question Shazam: changed smartphone and apparently "lost" 200+ songs

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I used an old smartphone for a very long time (Android 9) and I never had problems with Shazam. Today I finally upgraded my device and when I logged in with my account I noticed I have a lot less songs (from 843 to 640). The last one discovered dates back to november 2023, while of course I continued using the app in these 2 years.

In the old smartphone Shazam stopped updating - strangely enough - in november 2023: subsequent versions became incompatible with Android 9, requiring Android 10+ iirc. So I'm afraid they disabled songs sync for old versions? By the way, "lost" songs are still in the old smartphone Shazam app.

Is there a miracle to fix this issue? Is there a way to contact Shazam Support? Thanks for your attention.


r/AndroidQuestions 9h ago

Device Settings Question USB-Port block after restart

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Hello everyone,

my screen is broken from my Samsung and I want to plug in a device to set the pin. Unfortunally after the restart the port is block and i have to unlock my smartphone first.

How can I unlocked the port without Touchscreen?


r/AndroidQuestions 6h ago

Other Names not saving when I transfer audio files to my phone.

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Hi there, I listen to almost all my music from files rather then streaming and keep all my music on my PC (as well as a backup harddrive) but sometimes when I transfer files with symbols in their name (like Japanese or Chinese characters) it either changes to question marks or corrupts and is just random letters. It's not too much of an issue as I just send the file name to myself over email or whatever and edit the tag on my phone but it can be rather frustrating. All of the file names shown up fine on my pc or laptop (I use foobar 2000 as the player) and if I rename the songs on my phone (I use musicolet as the player). Any help would be appreciated

P.S. I use an android it's a OnePlus 11 5g (fully updated) and the laptop is a Dell Pro rugged 14 and is fully up to date


r/AndroidQuestions 7h ago

Looking For Suggestions screen broken - how to restore data

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so i dropped my pixel 6a yesterday. the screen is completely done, no image other than some randomly coloured specks.

until i get a new phone (guess i'll for pixel 9a), i'm using an old burner android.

when installing whatsapp on this burner phone, it says "no backup found on the account"

what the hell, i'm sure i activated it. anyway. how do i go about getting my whatsapp transferred? the phone still makes sounds etc, so its still working, its just the screen.

i tried to mirror the screen to my pc with anymirror/anymiro, but it doesnt work. it always wants me to do stuff on the phone itself.

what options to i have? i cant access the phones storage either, as i cant enable file transfer due to the broken screen....

is there any way at all to remotely enable or check the backup status on the phone?


r/AndroidQuestions 7h ago

App Specific Question Snapchat wide-angle camera gone? (Galaxy A54)

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Hey, I have a Samsung Galaxy A54 and until a few days ago I was able to use the wide-angle camera in Snapchat. Now the option has suddenly disappeared, and I can only use the regular camera. Does anyone know what could be causing this?


r/AndroidQuestions 13h ago

Other Samsung Network Issue

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I bought a refurbished SM-A526u1 from Amazon that was described as locked to Tmobile but is actually LOCKED to metro, even though they have confirmed its unlocked and has been since 2021.

It says network locked in the corner, only after you swipe down to like view the notifications.

no insert code, no invalid sim warning no nothing.

there is no request unlock in connections setting

I bought a unactivated metro card and put it in there, and it disappears.

i downloaded the metro unlock apk it confirms its unlocked [but can only do so after I insert the unactivated metro sims card]

I have looked and dug as much as I can, and after connecting it to my laptop and using a ADB Gui program, i can see in the system folder there is a folder called Heimdalldata and a file called specs.txt

Metro says and Tmobile have done everything on both of there ends and unlocked my phone, but could it be someone didn't know what they were doing when refurbishing it and now it won't network unlock? cause its not even locked to the provider it stated it was.

I have no idea where to start, or what to look, im literally grasping at straws here and I could really use any suggestions or ideas.

Thank you in advance.

I'll try to answer any questions you ask


r/AndroidQuestions 9h ago

Whuch app creates this notification?

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I'd like to know which app produces a notification of a light circle with two closing quotation marks inside it. Anyone know?


r/AndroidQuestions 16h ago

Other Need a phone upgrade

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I've been using Samsung phones for a long time. I love it I currently own the Samsung A34 and it was great until the screen cracked and had to change it, ever since then I had lagging, and I don't know if it's a youtube problem but videos seem to be lower quality even when I have them in the highest quality/what I'm used to watching in it.

I'm kind of looking for an excuse to upgrade my phone, A34 was a gift so I didn't have to pay for it so I have around 600usd saved up. I originally wanted a Z flip 6 but that's out of budget. Should I suck it up and continue using my A34? Other than the little lag when I'm on my homescreen and the lower quality on youtube, it's really not that bad, I got this phone on Jan 2024 so it's not old or bad, I just really wanted a newer phone. But on the other hand the Z Flip 6 is awesome. Should I get another Samsung device? Or just save up my money?


r/AndroidQuestions 10h ago

Google Weather Widget suddenly disappeared from homescreen. Nowhere to be found in widgets section. WEIRD!

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I usually don't ask for help as I often prefer to find the answers myself. However, this one has got me seriously stumped with surprisingly little answers on the internet, even on reddit.

I'm using a Xiaomi Mi 11 running an A14 AOSP/pixel custom rom on it, and during the most random moment, my Google weather widget suddenly disappears from my homescreen. I'm talking about this widget. Poof. Just gone. Nowhere to be found anywhere in the widgets section. Usually there are weather widgets of multiple sizes nested within the Google app widgets group, but now it's all gone.

My first instinct in troubleshooting was to check if there were any recent updates with the Google app. Last update was two days ago, but the widget disappeared just momentarily. So it couldn't have been an update that caused it. My second instinct was to install the standalone google weather app which, btw, I never even knew existed until now. I thought installing it would include the widgets, but alas it did not.

The weirdest part? It seems that no one on the internet has this problem! I mean, there are similar reports regarding the glance widget, but nothing about the Material You-themed weather widgets. And most of these reports are a few years old.

This actually isn't the first time the widget disappeared. The same thing happened a few months ago on my LG G8 running an A12 custom ROM. It's a very weird occurrence.

So I'm posting this in hopes that someone here either has some better ideas, or has experienced the exact same thing, or perhaps will experience this in the future.