Questions tagged [samsung]
Generic tag for Samsung devices. Use it only if a device tag is needed for a Samsung device, and there's not better matching tag. See the full tag-wiki for more details.
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Regain access to SD Card Android/data subfolders
Somehow I lost (or I partially lost) full root access to my SD card /Android/data/ folder.
So, as you can see from the following screenshot, in my Internal storage all is working properly - I can see ...
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Samsung Galaxy A10 asks for password after update to Android 11
After updating my Samsung Galaxy A10 to Android 11, I get the message "your password contains at least 4 characters, including at least one letter" so I can't unlock my phone's screen. I ...
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Fastboot failing with error: FAILED (remote: unknown command)
I am trying to run the following command against a Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 SM-T505 (2020):
> fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
target reported max download size of 797411328 bytes
sending 'vbmeta' (9 ...
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Limit maximum screen brightness when using auto brightness via ADB on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Is there any way to limit the maximum brightness on the S23 Ultra or other Samsung devices, I want to save more battery without having to use it manually. Many thanks
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Obb folder empty even though I can see inside data folder
I looked through everything I could find but I couldn't find a specific answer to this, sorry. I'm using a Samsung phone running android 13 - it isn't rooted and I can't risk rooting it. Both by using ...
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How to flash custom ROM on Samsung Galaxy A22 4G?
I have the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (SM-a225m) and want to custom ROM it, but how? I am hating One UI and really want to change to a custom ROM.
I know how to install custom recoveries like TWRP, but I ...
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has no aux jack, trying to use a USB-C adapter instead
I'm trying to use an aux cord, but my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra does not come with one.
I got a USB-C adapter, but when plugged in, it says the connected USB device isn't supported. I've tried to go ...
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ADB Connection via Mobile Hotspot
How can I connect my phone to my Mac via ADB while using my Mac that is connected to the phone's hotspot?
The port is already open on 5555, on a normal WiFi connection I can just connect via the IP ...
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My pc cant read my phone
When I plugged in the first time from my mobile phone to my pc it asked how I would like to read the mobile phone I chose the charging only option, now my mobile phone has a broken screen and I wanted ...
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Why won't Chrome open GitHub .yml template?
We are using the GitHub Android app on our Samsung Android 13 Galaxy A13 5G.
We are about to create a GitHub issue, but we are headed into a
template=browser.yml URL that the repository owner set up ...
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Samsung DEX in Bulgarian Phonetic
I am trying to type from my computer on the connected Samsung Cell Phone (in Viber) in Bulgarian.
There is Bulgarian Phonetic both on the phone and the computer.
The Bulgarian that comes up when ...
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Why is my internal storage space constantly so low on my Samsung Galaxy A12 phone when I use an SD card?
My Galaxy A12 is always notifying me to delete unused files to avoid running slowly\apps not working correctly due to low internal storage space. I've moved any\every thing that's able to move to my ...
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How to completely remove Google from an Android device?
So tired of Google running in the background even when I block it. Installing unauthorized apps. Monitoring and snooping. It's involved in many places and not security minded.
I am for privacy and I ...
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Complete Delete App
TLDR; need to figure out why an app I want to delete is still on my phone (attempting to troubleshoot bug in Snapchat). I can confirm it's not being deleted when I reinstall, because there is NO ...
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Change account associated with Samsung and OneDrive
I noticed that my Samsung phone isn't uploading my photos to one drive since I did a factory reset on it. When I go to the Sync with OneDrive settings it's showing my @gmail account it should be my @...
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What does the red dot next to the profile on messages on a samsung mean?
Not sure what it means. Is it to show they have their phone on do not disturb?
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Set navigation buttons back to old layout on Samsung tablet Android 13 [duplicate]
I have two Samsung Galaxy A8 Tablets.
One runs Android 13, the other one 12.
How do I get the navigation buttons on the bottom (not sure what they are called) back to the Android 12 layout?
I don't ...
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Can I restore lost videos after OEM unblock erasing? [duplicate]
I have a Samsung Galaxy A72. I lost some videos when it was connected to Linux machine. I read an instruction that states that root access is needed to restore using testdisk. Using another ...
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Samsung Galaxy S22 lock screen: how to revert local and home clocks and reduced notifications?
Since reverting the settings on my Samsung Galaxy S22, the lock screen has appeared as shown in the photo below.
My questions are:
How can I revert the clock to only show 'Home' time (instead of 2 ...
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Is there an app or setting for *volume* equalization?
Whenever I go to sleep, I always have a playlist of YouTube videos playing in the background (on my phone, not a computer or TV). There are several videos or series that I would love to add to my &...
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How to add Samsung Galaxy backup to a Xiaomi (different Android) phone?
I had a Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) phone but its display was dying, so I managed to get a backup of the phone through the Samsung Switch app to my laptop.
Now I got a new Xiaomi phone and I want to add ...
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Bluetooth terminates calls
My Samsung S9 terminates phone calls or streaming when I turn off connected device.
How do I stop this happening? Its most annoying when I park my car abd have to call back due to disconnection.
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Why did I lose stored content when I got a new phone
I got a new phone and went to T-Mobile (my carrier) to switch my Motorola to my new Samsung. However, my memory card in my Motorola was set as internal NOT portable so I couldn't remove it and put it ...
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Samsung phone stuck in Download mode with "vbmeta partition read failed" error
The Samsung phone is not starting up. It shows the error message in the picture.
<!>
Partition boot
Reason avb_slot_verity.c:143: ERROR: [...]
[...] Error loading data from partition.
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Facebook Messenger changing names of sender
I have received several text messages from person A. The name and phone number were correct. Today, I received a text message from person A. Facebook Messenger has the correct phone number, but all ...
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Why sAMOLED+ is not turning complete black?
I am using Samsung Galaxy M51 for the last two years now but never faced any screen related issues but recently during this winter I am seeing my screen is not turning black. The screen is flickering ...
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Unpack/Repack ROM SM-G930S (Samsung S7)
I downloaded the ROM from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TMVVyZTMYMcDA0-aVyMxLo5QvwOK4GWv/view
I use this project to unpack/repack on Ubuntu:
https://github.com/anestisb/android-...
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System Suddely Takes Up Too Much Space? [duplicate]
I'm not sure what I did, but it was just today when I noticed that, in the Device Care app, it says that "System" is taking up 52 GIGABYTES of my storage! 76% of my 128GB disk is now used up,...
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Bypassing the lock screen PIN on Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 without factory reset
My aunt suddenly passed away with no will as she was young. She has a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 that I'm trying to access for pictures off of it for her memorial service.
I've tried at least 20 different 4-...
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How do I recover deleted note from clipboard on Samsung tablet?
I had a pinned note, but when I deleted an unpinned note, both vanished.
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Missing Portable Wi-Fi hotspot switch on Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 (venturi, YP-G70) running Cyanogenmod 11 Android 4.4.4 KitKat
The switch for Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 (venturi, YP-G70) running Cyanogenmod 11 (Android 4.4.4 KitKat) is missing on the top-right corner. This is the ROM I'm on: cm-11-...
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Why does my Samsung Galaxy S10 mobile hotspot cut out after exactly one hour?
I have an issue where if I turn on my hotspot it will automatically stop working after exactly one hour, every time. I have tested this with a stopwatch several times to confirm this is the case. It's ...
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Android 13 - What happens to photos in OneDrive/Google Photos that were backed up once you delete a photo from your storage?
I'm on android 13 with the Samsung a32 5g.
If I delete a photo on my phone that was synced to OneDrive or Google Photos backup and sync again, will that photo automatically get deleted after 30 days, ...
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Parental control impossible to uninstall on Samsung device
I have a Samsung device. My friend and I were trying out the parental control feature. Even after stopping supervision, it's impossible to uninstall the parental control app and remove its ...
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Swissonic UA-2x2 audio interface with Android 11 on Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite
I want to use a Swissonic UA-2x2 audio interface with my Android 11 on Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite to record guitar with an app called Loopify. However, it does not work if I connect everything. I can ...
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Two Android System apps after AVG/Avast flagged it as false positive. Normal?
I have a Samsung s22. Yesterday AVG flagged an "Android system" app as malware with no ability to disable it. Appears it happened to many people. AVG looked into it and declared it to be a ...
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How to backup a rooted Samsung into a csc file
Essentially, I have a Samsung Tab A7 that I rooted with Magisk, and it got damaged due to me dropping it, however, I have warranty and they will fix it for me. I was wondering if there is a way to ...
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Is the Bluetooth Volume sending synonymous with Music?
I have a Samsung Note 20 and normally have the music/media volume to 0. This kills the sound from all the ads. I don't use my phone to listen to music videos.
Recently, I bought a pair of Phonak ...
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How do i remove the blue circle with an "A" in it next to a caller I did not block?
How do I remove the blue circle with an "A" in it next to a caller I did not block? It's next to my elderly mother's # & she needs to be able to call! I actually have two numbers that ...
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Recovery of unsaved 40 minute long video on Samsung A32
I took a video of approximately 40 minutes long this morning at a funeral. I stopped taking the video and waited for it to "process". It took very long, so I switched my phone off. But now I ...
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Mobile Teleprompter Apps Automatic Scroll Problem
I have an Samsung Galaxy S20
I have been using a few different mobile teleprompter apps
I have a few word documents that I am either copying and pasting or importing into the app.
Whenever I try to ...
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge USB MTP protocol not working
I'm trying to root my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, but I can't get the USB to work with MTP.
I've enabled USB debugging and set the USB mode to MTP, but still won't be recognized by the computer.
I've ...
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Is it possible to alter the calorific value of cycling in Samsung Health App
I am using Samsung Health as a central point for my weight, food, sleep, blood pressure and exercise.
I note that if I record my exercycle sessions, Samsung's calorie value is twice what the exercycle ...
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Is there a way to transfer paid apps from one phone to a new one
The normal way to transfer apps and data from one's old phone to a new one is to use Smart Switch It has never transferred paid apps before, never mind their data.
My phone's touch screen has stopped ...
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Download official Samsung phone firmware
Does Samsung provides official firmware (old phones included)? I have found only user manuals on the web page. I'm looking for equivalent of Google's https://developers.google.com/android/images which ...
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Where are original photos in Samsung Gallery stored?
In the Samsung Gallery app, we can edit photos and overwrite the original. Yet, we can somehow revert it. So the app seems to be saving original photos somewhere.
2 questions:
Where are they stored?
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How to open Google Assistant from lock screen without voice command?
On a Samsung phone, I cant find a way to open/command Google Assistant from lock screen with a touch button or even side keys. Looks like only way to open it from lock screen is "ok google" ...
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Installing "wrong" WhatsApp on Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
My friend purchased a new tablet, "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite", to replace their current "Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016)".
I am trying to help them move WhatsApp over. However, all my ...
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Mobile network does not work after flashing a custom ROM on Samsung Galaxy J7
I've flashed Lineage OS 18.1, 17.1, and Havoc OS to Samsung Galaxy J7, but it seems that every custom ROM I flash on my mobile changes my IMEI to 350000000000006, thus my mobile network doesn't work. ...
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Turn an old Samsung Galaxy S6 into a GameBoy/eBook reader
I have a Galaxy Tab S6 (I know, old...) and I would like to turn it into something that, once turned on, will do two things:
GameBoy (via an emulator)
Ebook (via the Kindle reader)
I want to make ...
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