Questions tagged [8.1-oreo]
Use this tag if your question is specific to Android 8.1 Oreo, an incremental update over 8.0 that was released in December 2017.
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How do you disable "add icon to home screen" on Android Oreo?
On Android Oreo, the option for "add icon to home screen" is no longer in the Play Store settings. How do you disable the option?
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How to disable "save password to Google?" prompt?
I am currently using a Galaxy Tab A 2016 on Oreo and the above prompt pops up everytime I log in an app. Is there a way to disable this prompt?
Thanks.
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How can I find out if my device uses FBE or FDE?
Assuming that I have full access (root if neccesary) to a device running vanilla Android 8.1, how can I know if it is using Full Disk Encryption or File Based Encryption?
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How to get USB file transfer working on Oreo 8.1?
I always used to transfer files between my laptop and Nexus 5X phone. Upon connecting the USB cable, there used to be a notification thingy on my phone showing USB options, which was default on '...
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Disable Bluetooth auto connect for specific devices
The info
Android version: 8.1.0
Phone: BQ Aquaris X Pro.
The phone ships with almost-stock Android. I am using Nova Launcher (not sure if important)
The situation
I have a Bluetooth headset on my ...
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What does the usage data access permission allow
I only just now became aware of the "Apps with usage access" preference view. However I'm irritated.
The permission was deemed important enough as to warrant a separate setting view to provide ...
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How often does Android 8.1 ask for a password instead of a fingerprint? [duplicate]
I use fingerprint to unlock my phone (Nokia 6 TA1033, upgraded to Oreo 8.1, not rooted). Sometimes it doesn't let me use fingerprint and asks for a password instead "for better security". I can't ...
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Android Oreo autofill on chrome
I know android Oreo has an auto fill feature, and I like that it can be integrated with a third party password manager. However what is unclear is whether that auto fill feature works within a browser ...
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What does "automatic" mean under Network restrictions?
I'm running Android Oreo 8.1 on a Pixel XL. When I go to Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Network restrictions, I notice that all of my saved wifi networks are listed. Under each one, ...
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How to access/disable the Google account sync settings in Android 8.1?
So I've just got a Nexus phone running Android 8.1 and wonder where I can turn off all of the Google account synchronization settings?
Under Settings->Users & accounts->[name of google acct] ...
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What is this icon in my status bar that looks like a finger pointing at 3 horizontal lines?
Can anyone identify this icon?
here again with context:
I can't find anything online and no one at Verizon or Kyocera can identify it either. I need help figuring out what this icon is and what it ...
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"Weather is running" notification
Running 8.1.0 on a Moto x4: I keep getting this notification:
Weather is running
Tap for more information or to stop the app.
If I tap and Force Stop the Weather app, it comes back before ...
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How to remount sdcardfs to allow setting file permisions / ownerships?
I have a rooted OnePlus One running LineageOS 15.1 (Oreo 8.1).
I am trying to adjust some file permissions/ownerships on the emulated sdcard partition.
The partition seems to be mounted as an ...
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Disable or change audio ducking (lowering)?
The audio ducking feature seems to let apps decide to lower its volume or pause playback while a notification from another app is playing.
Even though this feature is turned on by default, I am ...
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How is the list of apps allowed to install another apps populated?
On Android 8.1,
If I go to "Settings" > "Apps & Notifications" > "Advanced" > "Special App Access" > "Install unknown apps", what determines which app are in this list ?
On my phone, ...
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Howto downgrade any app to the previous version without losing data on android oreo?
Howto downgrade any app to the previous version without losing data on android 8.1 ?
EDIT 0 : Nota Bene : Here, Fairemail is given as an example, my question is not app specific but Android specific. ...
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Manually trigger MediaScanner to scan files on Internal Storage on Nougat/Oreo
I often manage my files in Termux with scripts that use the mv command to move or rename them. I want to manually trigger MediaProvider to scan my internal stroage (/storage/emulated/0) or a given ...
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Android System WebView is disabled and cannot be changed
I updated my Nokia 8 to Oreo 8.1 beta, and while going through some settings, I noticed that Android System WebView is disabled by default, and cannot be changed.
Why is it disabled?
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How to disable USB OTG on Android 6+?
I need to disable the OTG (USB) on Android 8. I already did it on Android 6 by disabling a permission on the file android.hardware.usb.host.xml but it is not working anymore on Android 8.1.
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How to prevent systemless Xposed Framework from crashing Play Store?
I'm using systemless Xposed Framework module (v90.2 beta 3) of Magisk Framework (v17.1) on a rooted OnePlus 6 running OxygenOS v5.1.8 (Android 8.1.0).
I'm having an issue with Xposed Framework and ...
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Any way to hide the "Advanced Reboot" option in Power menu in AospExtended?
An Advanced Reboot option appears in the Power Menu(which appears on holding the Power button) which gives me a bad feeling since my phone ends up in a lot of hands. Is there any way to disable it?
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How do I update an OTA while retaining TWRP and Magisk, only with my phone?
I have a OnePlus 6 that uses the A/B partition schema.
Previously with my OnePlus 5 with TWRP, I normally download the OTA package, reboot into TWRP to install it, and then TWRP img and Magisk ZIP ...
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How to temporarily spoof ᴍᴀᴄ address without root?
There are many claims that it’s possible to change Wi‑Fi ᴍᴀᴄ address temporarily, but each time there’s a permission error when running one of the commands.
How to temporarily change ᴍᴀᴄ address ...
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Restrict CPU frequency from going too high
I got a OnePlus 6 running on Snapdragon 845. The CPU can clock up to 2.8GHz, which is very battery-consuming. I want to limit the CPU clock frequency to, say for example, 2.2GHz or another value I ...
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Change Assistant Language Without Changing Locale on Oreo
I am in the United States, but I would like it if my assistant and navigation voice had an Australian accent. On Oreo, the only way to do this seems to be to change the system language to English(...
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Android O VirtualBox can't set up device - Google Play services keep crashing
I have an Android O Virtualbox and when I go to set it up, it asks if I want to set it up with data from my old phone or start new. I've tried both options, and it says that the Google Play Services ...
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Phone not showing as USB Connected
Moto X4 running Android 8.1.0. Attempts to connect the phone to any of my Windows 10 PC fail. The phone begins to charge but under Settings, USB says Not Connected. The phone does not appear in Device ...
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Open Wifi QR code on Android 8
I have an old Wileyfox 2x with Android 8.1 on it.
When I try to open a 'WiFi QR code', instead of creating a new WiFi connection, the pseudo-URL is just opened in a browser window.
Is this even ...
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How to flash a custom rom on galaxy on5 pro
I'm an Android fan and I have a Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro.
It is currently running Android Marshmallow 6.1.
I want it to get upgraded to Android Nougat 7.1.1.
I don't have a recovery.
How can I install ...
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Prevent app from seeing installed apps
Is there any way, through settings or ADB, to prevent an app (that I installed) from knowing what other apps are installed?
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Some games force use of gamepad controls instead of touch controls
I recently bought a new smartphone, it's a LG Q7 and it's running Android 8.1
With it I tried running various games, of which, two of them are gear.club and Implosion - Never Lose Hope. Although I ...
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Why don't calls to emergency numbers show in the Phone app's call log?
I recently had to make an emergency call.
I later noticed in my device's call logs in the Phone app that the emergency number I called doesn't show up in the call log. (In other words, no entry shows ...
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Wifi status 'Connected, no internet'. Can access all internet resources I've tested
Related question
I've put a new router into the office to run our 'guest' wireless network. It's a FRITZ!box 3490.
Android devices connected via both 2.4 and 5G are showing as 'connected, no ...
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Can I force clients of my phone's Wi-Fi hotspot to use my DNS?
My phone is a Mi A1 with Oreo 8.1. It is not rooted.
I am offering WiFi using hotpsot .
I discovered that devices connected to my hotspot do not inherit the DNS server from my hotspot.
Questions: ...
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Settings app crashes on (re-) enabling work profile
I have work profile enabled on my Android Oreo 8.1 device and I disabled (turned off) the work profile from the notification drawer menu. Now, when I tap the button to enable (turn on) work profile ...
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Power down USB on standby
I've been using USB keyboard and / RFID readers on a tablet (Android 8.1.0 on Samsung GalaxyView2). If the tablet goes standby, they keep powered, draining the tablets battery fast.
Is it possible by ...
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Access files from SD card (Android 8.1) from computer
I am using an additional SD card on my Android 8.1 phone. It is not formatted as internal memory, and I would like to keep it this way in case my phone fails.
The problem I now face is that I can't ...
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Sharing Apps between Accounts (due to user age)
Good Morning Everyone,
Before I ask the question about sharing apps between Android users, I wanted to quantify the use case. This is because I don't want to come across as trying to illegally ...
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Disable Wallpaper Autoresize and Scroll
My RCA Voyager Pro (Android 8.1.0) recently got a firmware update. Since the update, I have not been able to set a wallpaper without it "zooming in."
Take these screenshots for example. When I select ...
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cant flash Lenovo Tab M10 TB-X605L LTE with Android 8
I have a Lenovo Tab M10 TB-X605L LTE that I would like to give to my grandfather with Teamviewer Host installed to accept incoming calls because he is unable to do so. We want to give him the ...
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Android adb restore not working on Android 8.1.0 as target phone
I'm migrating app data involving several packages, using adb backup and restore, from an older phone (source) to a newer phone (target). Android versions are detailed below. I'm using the following ...
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Why can't I move apps to external sdcard? [duplicate]
I'm using Redmi 5 Plus with global Oreo 8.1 ROM, rooted with Magisk. And I can't move my apps to external sdcard.
I tried with native method of Android. But the Redmi 5 Plus or MIUI doesn't seem to ...
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Any chance to get rid of "PC Sync" calendar entirely?
Ten years later... Can someone explain me, how did I get "PC Sync" calendar to my stock calendar app on my Android 8.1 / Neffos X9 and -- the most important -- how to get rid of it?
I know, I can ...
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How to fix jittery GPS readings that occurred out of the blue?
I have a Xiaomi Mi A1 running Android 8.1.0 and had no issues with it whatsoever but lately, completely out of the blue, the GPS readings became really jittery when using the phone for running ...
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Hide the PIN entry on stock lock screen
Is it possible to hide the visual feedback on the PIN entry on the Android stock lock screen?
The feedback makes it pretty easy for anybody standing near to watch the PIN:
I know that it is possible ...
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How to launch recent apps menu in Android 8.1(AospExtended)?
I have installed AospExtended's official build for my device last night, since then I'm unable to launch the recent apps menu. Through deep investigation, I found that there exist settings to ...
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Unpinning apps when using Gesture-based system navigation
I've recently acquired a Redmi Note 5, and I quite appreciate the gesture navigation. (Settings -> System & Device -> Full screen display -> Full screen gestures) However, I also like using app ...
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How to have a single tap "App info" shortcut from Recents screen?
I'm looking for a way to launch App info of an app when its icon is clicked in Recents (Overview) screen. So far, my search has resulted in nothing fruitful.
I'm aware that Gravitybox prior to ...
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Remove "recently opened apps" from Apps & notifications
Using Android 8.1:
Tap Settings.
Tap Apps & notifications.
This displays a list of "Recently opened apps."
I would like to prevent the phone from storing, tracking, or otherwise remembering any ...
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Can I install an APK on a new Android device before the setup wizard runs?
We got a bunch of Google Pixel 2 (Android 8.1) devices for our employees. We want to install the Microsoft Intune Company Portal for Android app and a LOB application.
To save time, we don't want to ...
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