Questions tagged [samsung-galaxy-a5]
For questions specific to the Samsung Galaxy A5.
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Some apps do not detect an internet connection
I've got a bit of a bizarre problem with my Android phone:
My internet connection is working and fully functional, since Chrome and most other apps have no problems. However, some apps do not detect ...
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Download video on Whatsapp
I have just received a video from a customer, via Whatsapp, and I'd like to download it.
There was no automatic download, configured on my Whatsapp, and now, even after having configured it, this has ...
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How to enable/disable apps using ADB (Android 8.x)?
I cannot get apps enabled or disabled using ADB.
Android: 8.0.0
Device: Samsung Galaxy A520 (SM-A520F)
I don't have root access to my device.
To get the list of the disabled packages I use:
$ adb ...
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How do I tell if my Samsung Galaxy uses XEU or BTU etc...?
i'm wondering how to tell the difference between a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 flashed with something like XEU or one with BTU. That is if it's already installed and if I don't know what type it is.
Any ...
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Can Always-On Display on my Galaxy A5 (2017) cause screen burn-in?
Ever since I bought my Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), I've been using its Always-On Display feature, which displays a clock or calendar with unread notification icons, or one of four preinstalled images on ...
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Is it possible to build a linux kernel/stripped down android version for Samsung Galaxy A5 and Tab 4? [duplicate]
I have been doing a lot of hobbyist electronics recently and was wondering if I can use my old Samsung Galaxy A5 duos phone, samsung galaxy core duos gt-i8262 and/or Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 3G in ...
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How to power off Samsung A6 without screen
The screen on my Galaxy A6 is dead. Until I possibly get it repaired, I would like to shutdown the phone, mainly to stop the alarm which I cannot turn off without the screen.
I have seen plenty of ...
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Mount Galaxy A5 (2017) on Ubuntu via MTP
I have been reading numerous articles on this, but nothing seems to work for me. I have a Galaxy A5 (2017) running on Android 6.0.1. When I plug it into my Ubuntu 14.04 laptop, the phone is recognised ...
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Is it possible to recover a corrupt Samsung note?
I lost some notes from the app Samsung Notes and I think I know why or at least how to reproduce the event. This happens when the phone has no space left (0 free bytes). When whatsapp app makes a ...
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Sign-in to Google account does nothing
I cannot add Google account to my Galaxy A5. I input email and password correctly, agree terms. Then the circle spins and nothing happens, account is not added. I cannot sign in to any Google stuff ...
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Why is Copy+Paste of text a once only operation - I have to keep Copying for the next paste
As per the title, I used to have an Android (v5) where I would copy some text once, and keep pasting to wherever;
On my new phone (Android v10 - Samsung Galaxy A51), clipboard text disappears after a ...
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HDR option grayed out on Samsung A50 camera
I can not turn on HDR. It is grayed out. I tried all modes front and rear camera and it is always Grayed out and I cant turn It on. I am using a Samsung Galaxy A50 that I recently bought and Samsung ...
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How Do I Activate 3G Only On Samsung Galaxy A5(2015)
I use Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) and I have just upgraded the firmware to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). The phone supports 3G but the option to set it is LTE/3G/2G (auto connect) on Network mode.
How do I ...
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How Do I Activate 4G LTE Only On Samsung Galaxy A5(2016)
I use Samsung Galaxy A5(2016) and have just upgraded the firmware to Android 6.0 (Mashmallow). The phone supports 4G but the option to set it there is LTE/3G/2G (auto connect) on Network mode.
How ...
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WI-FI And Bluetooth Doesn't Turn On - Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 A510FD
Straight to the question:
To solve the issue I think I have two options:
I read on XDA that the 4 files firmwares (service repair firmwares) are needed to fix the phone, but I couldn't find that ...
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Why does "Galaxy Apps" require access to my contacts?
"Galaxy Apps", the package manager for the bloatware pre-installed apps on my Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), requires access to my contacts. In fact, it plain out refuses to run as long as I don't give it ...
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OTG support for Samsung A3
Nothing happens when I plug a USB stick to my Samsung A3 2015 (SM-A300FU) with an OTG cable (on-the-go).
How to enable OTG support on this device?
PS: I previously had a 5.0.2 original, unrooted. I ...
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Is it possible to/how do I change the CSC of an android phone
I apologize if I did not formulate the question correctly however I'm a 'noob' regarding Android versioning and Android ROM software etc. Here is some background regarding my question.
I bought a '...
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How do I get rid of boot screen on unrooted phone?
I have an old Samsung galaxy a5 2016 (sm-a510f). I had previously rooted it and installed a custom ROM called the Google Product Rom along which came a boot animation that flashed the google logo ...
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Cannot add extra language under Android Secure Folder
I use Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) with Secure Folder.
So far I need to add extra language (English is primary one) Android starts to download but nothing is downloading under super-fast WiFi.
I am sure ...
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Samsung Galaxy A5 screen has broken, want to retrieve data
My samsung galaxy A5 mobile is dropped and its screen has been broken though the hand set is ringing when some one calls my nomber but I am not able to receive it.
Now I want my all media and whatsapp ...
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Whatsapp suddenly crashed and device got unresponsive
My Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 is of full of storage and I am talking to my friend through whatsapp, and it got crashed and stop working. I can't receive calls or get out of whatsapp or even turn the phone ...
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Log out from Google account on Android 6.0.1
How can I log out from my Google account on Android 6.0.1 in my Galaxy A5?
I tried the following:
Settings -> Accounts -> No such option anywhere...
Settings -> Cloud and Accounts -> Accounts -> ...
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Cannot uninstall an application in Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015 edition)
I have developed an application and installed the app by running the code on my device. The problem is, only this application cannot be uninstalled. I have tried both the settings>Application Manager>...
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Using an Android phone to pass through a dial-up modem signal
I have a Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and an old laptop with a built-in dial up modem.
I would like to know if there is any way to connect the modem to my mobile and use it to pass through the modem ...
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Updated from lollipop to marshmallow causing problems
I got an update this morning for my Galaxy A5 (2015), to update from. Lollipop 5.0.2 to marshmallow 6.0.1 and now I keep getting this pop-up every 5 seconds.
Screenshot (click to enlarge)
I can ...
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How to root Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500H) running Android 6.0.1
I have Galaxy A5 (SM-A500H) When I was on Lollipop I rooted it using kingroot apk. Yesterday I upgraded to 6.0.1 from sammobile. And it has SS/pc not sure if that prevent rooting or anything like that,...
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Updated Samsung galaxy A5 to Marshmallow but look and feel remains that of Lollipop
I have a Samsung galaxy A5 (SM-A500H) I didn't get a notification for an update from settings so I grabbed android 6.0.1 from Sammobile, I downloaded the South African version since there's no version ...
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Is it safe to charge Galaxy j7 using Galaxy A5 charger?
A5 has 2900mA battery and a charger with fast charging capability and j7 has 3000mA battery with normal charging.
Can I use that to fast charge the Galaxy j7?
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Contact App of Samsung A5(SM-A500G) become slow after software update (5.0.2)
After software update on my Mobile phone Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500G), the Contact app become very slow to use. When I am cleaning the call log to zero then Contact app is working fine till the call ...
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Galaxy A5: How to set power button to reject calls (no root)
I've found in Settings/Answering and ending calls how to answer by pressing Home key and how to end a call by pressing the Power key. Is there any other possibility to assign the power key in order to ...
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Can I recover a soft-bricked Galaxy A5 without voiding the warranty?
I have a newly purchased Samsung Galaxy A5, which, after attempting to install Marshmallow eventually got stuck on the "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!" screen. Just before this happened I ...
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How to root Samsung Galaxy A5?
I have Samsung Galaxy A5, SM-A500H running Android 5.0.2, downloaded from here. I want to root it.
The only root available right now AFAIK, is CF-Auto-Root, as described here for example. But this ...
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How to disable the "Application permissions" dialog that pop up during each new app install?
I have a Samsung Galaxy A5[18] running Android 4.4.4. Every time I install a new app this dialog comes up:
Is there any way to disable this feature?
I'm doing app development so I have to install ...
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