Questions tagged [settings]
Questions related to Android Mobile Settings and Configuration.
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add guest and add users grayed out [duplicate]
The add user and add guest buttons on the lock screen of my lenovo tab p11 are disabled after leaving my tablet for a week.
I have turned on the ability to add a guest and new user from the lock ...
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Nokia G10 Bleeding PAYG Phone Credit [closed]
I have a Nokia G10 on giffgaff PAYG as a phone.
Is there anyway I can stop the Nokia bleeding my PAYG credit when away from my home router.
I need it always as a phone and only use data on home router....
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How to really enable manual carrier selection on Android?
On Android settings it is possible to disable the automatic carrier selection. However, the functionality doesn't seem to work properly since as soon there is no reception for the chosen carrier, it ...
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How to identify which app is creating user credentials in the security settings?
I was going through my Android device settings and found "rsa key" stored in user credentials. There, it says the "rsa key" is for VPN and apps. But I don't use any VPN.
How to ...
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ADB command am start - open settings sub-page
On a TC52 ZEBRA, I need the ADB command (am start) to change the settings.
With am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings command my settings window opens.
But if I want to have a sub-page access (...
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How to hide my IMEI number from remote requests
I have an Asus ZenFone 5, with Android 9. I wouls like to hide IMEI number from remote requests to know the number, and hide remote requests to know if a phone Cell is using Developer Mode activated. ...
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Can't find "Free Up Space" options in Settings on Samsung (Android 12) device
For some reason, I'm unable to find the Free Up/Clean Up Space feature in Settings on my Samsung Android 12 (specs) phone.
My device has 60GB+ listed under Other in the Storage menu that I would like ...
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Disable MIUI automatic updates setting on each reboot
I have a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone, and looking for a way to perform the following task on each boot or every day:
Settings - System app updates - Settings - Automatic updates - Disable automatic ...
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Disable reset in settings
I have a Samsung Galaxy S9. I want to modify the Android to remove all applications and leave only the GPS. I managed to do it with adb, but when we reset the phone, everything comes back.
I would ...
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Android switched into strange alternate user mode, does not react to input anymore as usual
My Android phone is stuck in some strange user mode, and this does not vanish after reboot.
I am seeing green boxes around icons
It is not responsive anymore
I do not see how to open options
What is ...
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Can I allow audio from only Spotify during Do Not Disturb?
I've started listening to music on spotify with the sleep timer as I go to sleep. However, I normally have Do Not Disturb enabled when I sleep, and Do Not Disturb blocks all media because I have the &...
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Delay text selection mode after touch
When a text is displayed e.g. in Chrome, you can switch to text selection mode with a long-press.
I often enter this mode accidentally when I only want to scroll slowly. I tend to scroll continuously ...
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Ports filtering in Android
How to configure port filtering in Android using iptables? As it is used by default for filtering in the Linux kernel before version 5.0, and after that firewalld is used.
Apparently, you should use ...
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General Mobile 21 Plus (Android 12) is automatically restricting some apps battery usage without my permission
I'm using General Mobile 21 Plus on Android 12. Sometimes I notice that some apps are not sending me notifications or the notifications are delayed.
So, I go to Settings -> Battery -> Battery ...
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How do I know if I can use LHDC in my Android phone?
I have a Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and I would like to know
Whether it can support the LHDC function provided by Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro.
If the above is a yes, how do I know I am using that codec? [Will the ...
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Can I enable USB debugging on Fig Flip II (Kosher OS)?
I have Fig Flip II running on Kosher OS (Android 11) on which Developer Options is blocked, so when I press the build number 7 times, nothing happens.
I can't install apps on the phone. When I try ...
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How to list all SSIDs on which ADB Wireless is allowed?
When connecting a phone to ADB wirelessly, the user must allow Wireless Debugging on the current wifi network, with an option to remember the preference.
Is there a way to programmatically read the ...
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MX Player Subtitles Settings not working on videos with SSA subtitles
I had my MX player's subtitle settings working just fine on all videos without bias. Recently I had to uninstall my MX player and reinstall it. After that, I tried to change the subtitle settings by ...
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Does Android support a default terminal application?
Considering that KDE Plasma and Windows 11 do, and the availability of brilliant terminals like Termux, this seems like it would be an obvious feature, at least configurable via Developer Settings. ...
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How to uninstall without the usual button?
A bunch of apps that I do not want and did not install, mainly games, have appeared on my Samsung Galaxy 71 5G, UI 5.1, Android 13, not jailbroke. Settings shows them as installed by the Verizon app ...
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App acting differently on 2 different devices
I have a streaming app which has an internal player (not great) but it also allows us to use MX Player.
The app is installed on my Android TV and also my Nvidia shield.
On the android TV, if I chose ...
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Need to block users from accessing the "MANAGE CONTACTS" option
We want all contacts created by users on Android's phones to go to the O365 email account and therefore we need to block the ability to change the SYNC ACCOUNTS inside CONTACTS - MANAGE CONTACTS.
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disable bluetooth profiles
On an android 13 device, what is the easiest way, without rooting it, to disable all bluetooth profiles, besides a select few?
The point is to limit what sorts of things nearby/paired devices can do ...
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How to open certain pages/ sections with OneNote app (not with browser) on android?
I want to have links that open certain OneNote notes. I was told in comments of a former question that we can achieve this like that:
Open OneNote on Windows, rightclick the note tab and choose "...
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Pixel 6/7 on Android 13 drops cell if it doesn't connect to IMS
I'm looking for some help in finding a workaround for the pixels (6 pro, 7) dropping 5g nr connection due to lack of ims registration on Android 13 and 14.
My device is running build: tp1a.221105.002
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Turn off emergency call quick access while the switch to turn it off is disabled
My Realme X2 (Android 11) phone, being a little old, when I press the power button, it gets pressed multiple times. I know this is a hardware issue, but I'd still like to get rid of emergency calls.
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Fumbled my phone and somehow accidentally disabled a feature I depend on: Voice Recorder stays on-screen when screen is locked
I fumbled my phone just now and somehow accidentally disabled a feature I depend on, which has worked fine for years: Voice Recorder stays on-screen when screen is locked.
Now the app is unusable ...
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What does the "Dual-band Wi-Fi" option do?
On my Zenfone 8 running Android 13, what does the setting for "Dual-band WiFi" do? It's located under Settings > Network & internet > Internet.
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Default app for text files
How can I make text files (e.g. myfile.txt) always open with a specific app (e.g. "Text Viewer Pro")?
I've tried Settings - Apps - Choose Default Apps, but the only choices are:
Browser app,
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ADB: toggle "Adjust wallpaper to Dark mode" button
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Device: Redmi Note 10 Pro - Android 13 - MIUI 14.
I need an ADB command (maybe using the svc command?) to toggle off/on the following button:
Eg, I am able to toggle the button USB tethering by ...
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How to lock settings on Android 9?
Is there a way to prevent settings on an Android phone from being accidentally changed? I am using an LG K30 running Android Pie. (Yes, I know it's a dinosaur)
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How to change the process to another in setting
The android I am working on is android version 9 after bypassing some built-in restricted settings in the watch(1). I came back to double-check in the "Network & Internet" setting, but ...
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Work profile - Turn off auto rotate / access settings
I am using a work profile (set up via Insular) in order to clone some apps. I have an issue I can't seem to find any info about on the internet and I'm hoping someone can help me here. I am using ...
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why does my android phone create a different gateway address while each wifi hotspot connection?
why does my android phone create a different gateway address while each wifi hotspot creation after the phone reboot?
Phone : Oneplus Nord
Router/Modem: Oneplus nord
Issue: "I couldn't use FTP ...
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Can't find force dark mode in developer options
The interesting thing is that I see the setting in the search bar but can't find in in the Dev options. The same for force peak refresh rate.
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What's the difference between two-layer and one-layer mode on Asus Zenfone home screen?
On my Asus Zenfone 8 running Android 13, there is an option to set my home screen layout to two-layer mode or one-layer mode. (Accessed by long pressing empty space on home screen, then selecting ...
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Protecting google account password reset from device pin/password compromise?
Today I realized that by just knowing the phone PIN it is possible to reset the Google account password... doesn't matter what 2FA/Backup codes you configured.
For example, you can go under the ...
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Is there any way to turn off/on a grayed out notification from an app through an ADB command?
My default phone/call app doesn't allow me to turn off notifications.
When I go into the 'Apps and notifications' and find the phone/call app and try to turn them off, the switch is grayed out and ...
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My Honor 8x wifi does not open until I go to settings
Suddenly when I open the wifi from the drawer menu it does not start working until I open settings (it display wifi not connected) then go to wifi settings after this the wifi start working. Why is ...
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Force enable accessibility services in any app at work profile without root
So there's this P2E game I've been playing for years while sleeping now, but this game suddenly blocked all automation apps, forcing me to play it while awake.
Now, does anyone have knowledge in any ...
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Is there an option to turn off the app thumbnails in Android 10?
When you swipe up on the navigation bar of your Android device, you see tiles of screenshots of the apps that are currently running on the device.
Is there an option to turn off those screenshots, and ...
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Pixel 2: How can I require a long press of power button to power up the device?
I have two individual Pixel 2 phones. Both list the same hardware version, build number, and kernel version in the Android settings. Both are running on Android 11, with the same updates.
However, for ...
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How to disable power button turning on flashlight while screen off in Android?
I have a galaxy S20+, and multiple times per day, when I pick up my phone or pull it out of my pocket and turn the screen on, the flashlight comes on too. It's very annoying.
The flashlight is ...
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Single notification settings for the whole app on android 13
Sorry for this stupid question, but I'm struggling to do such a basic thing as to configure notifications settings for incoming SMS on Pixel 5 (Android 13).
I want to silence all notifications for all ...
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Foldable phone configuration question
This question is about configuration settings and window manager and layout for foldable phones.
I would like to know, whether, on a foldable phone, I can stick on one side, a fixed, booklet, with ...
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What might prevent ADB from writing to a Settings.Secure key?
I am trying to edit the value of a Secure Settings key over ADB with the command:
settings put secure camera_double_twist_to_flip_enabled 1
For some unknown reason, the value of this key is 0 and ...
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Restrict Data Usage not working [duplicate]
I am on Android 12.
I have blocked several apps from using data in settings.
I can't access internet inside the app as expected but the apps are still able to send requests to their respective sites.
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Android 8.1, can I turn to flight mode and without switching off bluetooth & wifi? [duplicate]
I switch my phone to airplane mode before I start work every day but I like to keep my wifi and my bluetooth connected. Currently I have to manually switch the bluetooth back on every time (so I am ...
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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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Google Assistant not working across languages
I am running Google Assistant on Android 12 on a Realme 8 5G phone.
I have both English and Italian configured as languages in Settings.
When I issue the command "Open Settings" the Settings ...