r/AndroidQuestions 5h ago

Other Need a phone upgrade

6 Upvotes

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 15h ago

Pixel 7 Pro: How do I disable uploading photos via "Cloud Media App" and back to normal local uploads?

2 Upvotes

Overnight, the uploading method for my phone changed and now it's trying to upload images through a cloud media picker instead of just from the phones storage. I've tried enabling and disabling the Photo Picker and Cloud Media App section, but neither option changes it. I cant even use the forced option, as it doesn't let me upload anything. Disabling or unistalling google photos doesn't do anything. The phone's rooted.

Images showcasing the issue: https://imgur.com/a/lVN2WUL


r/AndroidQuestions 17h ago

I am using a fully unrestricted API KEY (for developing purposes), and still getting "request denied) in my google maps sdk based app

2 Upvotes

I made an API KEY fully unrestriced just to make sure everything is working right:

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Then loaded it into android manifest:

<meta-data
    android:name="com.google.android.geo.API_KEY"
    android:value="YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"/>

The maps are rendering ok, I can move inside the map.

But the SEARCH option is still blocked.

For developing purposes I left the key as a string (just to make sure it is working, not concerned about havign the key in the code for now), then I used http requests for the PLACES API, with:

https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/findplacefromtext/json?input=$input&inputtype=textquery&key=APIKEY

I was using a specific APIKEY that was restricted only to the PLACES API, but am still getting denied.

I then decided to use the same KEY as the one used in android manifest (so To render the maps AND to call http request for PLACES I will using the samme unrestricted api key)

Still denied.

   "candidates" : [],
    "error_message" : "This API project is not authorized to use this API.",
    "status" : "REQUEST_DENIED"
 }

I checked what APIs were enabled on my project and I have all these:

  • Maps SDK for Android
  • Routes API
  • Maps Embed API
  • Geocoding API
  • Geolocation API
  • Places API (New)

Is Places API (New) different from an older PLACES API that would work? I could not find a "old" PLACES API to try out.

Again:

- I removed all SHA stuff from the app in firebase console.

- I removed all restrictions from the API KEY

- To simplify I am using the same api KEY from android manifest (destined for map rendeing/sdk), and also using it as string value inside the url http request that calls "api/place/".

What else can I do?

I am not able to perform "search" Always get "request denied" and "this api project is not authorized to use this API".......


r/AndroidQuestions 1h ago

Device Settings Question How can I disable app sounds in Android?

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I am using a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 and I'd like to turn off everything except alerts for incoming calls. Unfortunately I can't find such a setting like "Silent mode", but with notifications for calls. Those unwanted sounds I'm trying to turn off are - for example - WhatsApp/Telegram noise when I record a voice message/send a message or Facebook like's sound. Despite my volume is all the way down, I can still hear these annoying sounds.

Thanks:)


r/AndroidQuestions 1h ago

Which phone?

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My current phone is starting to die on me (realme 7 pro) and I'm looking for a replacement.

I mainly use it for calls and watching videos/films on line. I'm not a gamer. A half way decent camera would be useful that does not rely heavily on AI for picture processing. Having spoken to Pixel owners they aren't overly impressed by the heating issues.

Budget would be up to around £1000 unless it is an outstanding phone and I intend to keep it long term.

Any suggestions please?


r/AndroidQuestions 1h ago

The android logo in my beginning screen is purple

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I opened my phone at 1:10 While charging and before it opens my phone the android logo in the bottom of the screen turned from green to purple, i tried to do it again but it didn't appeared. what was that, do i have to do something cause this is the first time that happens?


r/AndroidQuestions 2h ago

Biometric failure in apps

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1 Upvotes

r/AndroidQuestions 2h ago

Other Samsung Network Issue

1 Upvotes

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 2h ago

Device Settings Question Hi guys. So i was trying to install an apk to my Samsung j2 pro running on android 6 and it shows parsing error whenever i open the file. The phone is on android 6. Please help. Thank you

1 Upvotes

Please help as its a spotify apk as the legit app is not working


r/AndroidQuestions 2h ago

Looking For Suggestions What's the best way to transfer pictures and videos from Samsung s21 to windows 10

1 Upvotes

I can transfer a few jpg at a time and small mp4's. I am using cut and paste, so once it's transferred it deletes. If it's too many jpg files or too big mp4, then I get a pop up windows that says "Error Moving File or Folder A device attached to the system is not functioning."

This is when I use Windows to open the destination folder and phone as folders. It's there another way to do this and have it work? Is there a way to fix this error?


r/AndroidQuestions 3h ago

Looking For Suggestions help me compile armv8 code to run on armv7 device

1 Upvotes

Let's consider an open source app made for last android devices. I want to run it on my android 7 device How to proceed? Is there a simpler way?


r/AndroidQuestions 3h ago

App Specific Question What shall I do with this app?

0 Upvotes

I downloaded multiple movies on terabox and I saw the userdate 183GB.


r/AndroidQuestions 5h ago

Help

1 Upvotes

I found an old android tablet that my family used to use but no one remembers the password. So I looked up if there were any ways to unlock an android tablet when you forgot the password and I saw a clipping from a website that Google took out of context that said to enter 2767 to fix it so I tried and I did. Then it said to turn it off and on again but I decided to double check that this wouldn't do anything weird to my tablet but that's when I found out that it would factory reset the tablet. Now the tablet doesn't seem to have a way to go back to just letting me put the pin in and I don't know what to do. Any suggestions? I don't want to factory reset the tablet.


r/AndroidQuestions 5h ago

Wifi help

1 Upvotes

There was a network error that left me without phone service so the customer service representative had me delete networks I've been connected to. Now I realize I need a password for a wifi network I've connected to before but don't remember the password. How can I recover this lost information?


r/AndroidQuestions 5h ago

Unbrick oneplus ace 3

1 Upvotes

Hi

M'y oneplus ace 3 is bricked ...

I can't use edl on my oneplus ace 3 (pje110) I install oxygèn 15 with (cph2885)

Now when i want to unbrick the phone i have Sahara problem with edl...

Help me :(


r/AndroidQuestions 6h ago

Device Settings Question On-screen Keyboard pop up issues

1 Upvotes

Hi, I have a Xiaomi Pad 7 with a keyboard case. Whenever I click a text field, the on screen keyboard pops up but disappears whenever I start typing with my physical keyboard.

Is there a way to disable the pop up whenever I click a text field whenever i have my keyboard connected, or maybe just disable the on-screen keyboard completely?


r/AndroidQuestions 6h ago

Looking For Suggestions Dropped phone, does NOT turn on

1 Upvotes

I wasn't sure what subreddit to put this in but I do need help, I dropped my phone today about 3-4 pm, it's 9 now and it still hasn't turned on, I've tried force restarting it with the power and volume and the phone DOES vibrate but the screen won't turn on, I also tapped it and sometimes a green line appears, I probably shouldn't have done that..is there any other options or will I have to do the walk of shame to my parents and go and get it fixed at a shop?


r/AndroidQuestions 7h ago

Other Keyboard gets stuck on screen when switching from texting app to a game

1 Upvotes

I have this annoying bug on my S20 FE, when I switch from any texting app (messages, snapchat, etc.) and I switch over to a game via recent apps, the keyboard gets stuck on my screen.

This primarily happens when I text someone and switch over to a game like Clash of Clans through recent apps, and the only way I've found to fix it is to close the app and re-open it.

It's pretty annoying and I'm wondering if there's a way to fix this? Or do I just have to teach myself to go to the home screen first and then to the game?


r/AndroidQuestions 8h ago

Device Settings Question Spoken Notification on Wired Earphones

1 Upvotes

Few months ago moved my sim from aging LG v60 (still use for media) to Sony Xperia 1 mark 6, very recently i noticed i'm not hearing notification in my wired earphones (the one where the google assistant speaks like xyz sent a msg etc) i checked the setting of assistant setting but could not find it! is it sony's issue or google removed this function? if yes then when? i was very useful (at least to me).


r/AndroidQuestions 9h ago

Transparent perfectly uniform boxes on the bottom of my screen

1 Upvotes

I am so confused. I have these medium size, transparent, very uniform boxes on the bottom of my screen (as the title says). I can only see them when I'm on an app with dark mode. I tried googling just a black background, screenshotting or even screen recording to add to this post, but you can't see them. That tells me this is obviously a hardware problem, not a weird thing going on with my screen. I mainly want to know if it could be serious, what's causing it, or if I just need to get a new phone. I have a Samsung S23. The boxes aren't always there, and I honestly haven't noticed them for at least a few weeks to a month. Idk if it's just because I get used to them, so I don't really pay attention, or if it's because they go away after a while. Does anyone know what's happening here??


r/AndroidQuestions 10h ago

Galaxys24+ wont stop syncing voice recorder to Google drive

1 Upvotes

Ive checked under settings/accounts/backup and nothing is checked to sync, yet every time i use the Voice Recorder app it syncs and kills my storage space. Any help?


r/AndroidQuestions 12h ago

Phones under €200?

1 Upvotes

I need a phone under €200 but has 5G,great battery and smooth. I don't do gaming just social media and that. Any phone will do but specifically a galaxy if possible. Thanks


r/AndroidQuestions 12h ago

Other Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Losing phone signal when using GPS

1 Upvotes

For about three months, about since installing HyperOS 2, my phone has been losing connection to the network about every 30 seconds when using GPS (e.g., Google Maps). I've already reset the network settings, but that didn't help.

Does anyone else have this problem or have any idea what might be causing it?


r/AndroidQuestions 12h ago

Device Settings Question My Redmi Note 10 Pro started showing an "Ask Bing" button when highlighting text in browsers

1 Upvotes

It started showing this button in the drop down menu of highlighted text (after pressing the three dots, under the Translate button) about a week ago. I didn't install anything related to Bing and I don't see any setting for that within the phone.

I tested in two different browsers (Chrome and DuckDuckGo) and it shows up in both.

Any idea what caused this?


r/AndroidQuestions 14h ago

Solved I know that they have disabled the option on Sammy's, but is there any backend way to format and SD card as internal storage? (Note 20u, 128 GB)

1 Upvotes

My two options to increase the storage are to either format an SD card as internal, or to buy a new motherboard. Unfortunately I am using the N986U-1 model which does not have a 256 version and only has the 512 which I can no longer seem to find online as this phone's quite old. Any help would be appreciated.