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Unable to adopt SD card as internal storage on my j7 prime with android marshmallow
Most of OEM's doesn't offer in gui option for adoptable storage. So you have to do it via ADB. Here is how click
Here it is:
NOTE all data on your SD card will be lost.
Make sure USB debugging is ...
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what happens if you plug a non QC 2.0 device into a QC 2.0 charger?
From Qualcomm FAQ :
.... Quick Charge is compatible and interoperable, a certified adapter can be used with a non-Quick Charge device, though the fast charging benefits of Quick Charge will not be ...
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Why `fastboot devices` fails in USB debugging mode and Downloading... -mode?
The part of the Android bootloader that usually features the fastboot server is called aboot.
As explained in this article, the standard aboot derives from the Little Kernel (LK) project. Almost any ...
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Samsung (Galaxy S4) does not show Authorize USB debugging dialog box
I just had this happen to me. Debugging was working fine at the office, but broken at home.
Turned out to be my usb cable. Everytime I plugged it in, it would charge but I never received the Allow ...
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Google Play Services Has stopped message continually popping up on my Samsung phone
After some searching, I found this solution from Google Play Help (archived) and that's how I solved the problem.
Go to Settings -> Lock screen and security -> Other security settings -> ...
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Is there a way to automatically put my Android phone into silent mode while recharging?
I used to have the same boring procedure every night. Plug in the power cable to recharge the phone and turn sounds off manually. So I decided to create an app to automate this procedure.
With this ...
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ADB backup creates 0-byte file; prompts for current backup password even though I never set one; "Failed to set password" for Desktop backup password
You need to execute the adb backup command on adb version 1.0.31.
For windows i did:
find your SDK folder (c:/users/.../AppData/Local/Android/sdk)
rename tools & platform-tools to tools.bak &...
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How to get rid of performance suggestion on Samsung Devices
If you are using Android version 5.0 or above you can always block notification of a app.
Long click on the notification you want to block, you will get a icon 'i' at right corner
Click on it and ...
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How to enable AWS band on Galaxy s4 SGH-I337M?
In addition to changing from *#7284# to *#0808#, I also had to temporarily go back to the stock recovery from TWRP so that I can "enable cp logging". If I don't do that, QPST (the program you have to ...
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Which version of Lineage OS do I use for Samsung s4 SPRINT?
I've been using the unofficial "Optimized LineageOS" ROM by JDCTeam for several months now, and it has been working wonderfully, thank G‑d. It is a ROM for several S4 models (I think this is called a "...
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What browser is used on old Samsung Galaxy?
It's called "Samsung Internet for Android":
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser&hl=en
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Computer does not recognize Galaxy S4 after upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10
I was experiencing the same issue and it was rather flustrating. However, thanks to a source online, i was able to get this fixed.
First, you need to make sure you have usb debugging turned ON on ...
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How to get rid of performance suggestion on Samsung Devices
It seems like it was the Samsung Smart Manager that was sending these suggestions. I had to root the device using Kingo Root and then remove Smart Manager using Kingo Super Root.
This link also has a ...
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Unlock device using facial recognition and go to Homescreen
In some of the Samsung devices there is a bug in the stock rom that forces the swipe unlock to prompt even when you have by-passed your lock screen and acts as a double lock screen. This is solved if ...
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Update Rooted Samsung Galaxy S4
This doesn't resolve your "device is not compatible" issue, but your Galaxy S4 is already running the highest version (5.0.1) of Android available for it. This appears to be true regardless of what ...
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Will a magnetic case affect my phone?
I have a Samsung galaxy android phone that was originally housed in a mechanically latched case. The latch broke and I bought a magnetic latched case. The phone did not work correctly, as if there was ...
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How do I enable AWS band on Galaxy S4 GT-I9515L?
Idea 1: Reconfigure Qualcomm modem using QPST and QNC backup
I was able to do this method, but LTE B4 (1700/2100 AWS still does not appear)
I downgraded to 4.2.2 to complete the 337_AWS restoration
...
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How to restore the IMEI number on the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505? (IMEI=Unknown, Baseband=Unknown, Sim Card Not Detected)
If you flashed a custom ROM using TWRP or CWM Recovery and your IMEI no longer be able to show or unknown baseband:
First, root your device.
Dial *#1234# to find the CSC Version (example: ...
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Can't read my SMS on my Android phone
As per the OP's comment and the 4th revision of the question
Apparently, the answer to this, is Update your Samsung device
An update fixed my problem. It was - as I suspected - just a bug.
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Samsung (Galaxy S4) does not show Authorize USB debugging dialog box
If it shows Unauthorized but if you do not see the RSA prompt on the phone, do the following.
Linux
which adb
Windows
where adb
Identify all the duplicate entries in the path. Remove duplicates.
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Samsung (Galaxy S4) does not show Authorize USB debugging dialog box
I required "Default USB configuration" to be set to "MIDI"
Windows 10, current as of 24 June 2019.
Samsung Galaxy S8 plus.
After 6 months of trying random things and being frustrated I figured it ...
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Restore S-Memo files
I know this is an old question but i just updated my phone software and lost my SMemo's. Dont know how many other people would still be updating old software but in any case, here's where I found them ...
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How can I determine what is transmitting data?
I use an application called “App Snitch” which monitors all network access and let’s you know what each app is doing. The Play Store link is HERE.
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ADB backup creates 0-byte file; prompts for current backup password even though I never set one; "Failed to set password" for Desktop backup password
For me it was that the package name had been changed, so adb backup wasn't finding it and was creating an empty backup file, without reporting any error. adb logcat showed the error. Once I updated ...
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ADB backup creates 0-byte file; prompts for current backup password even though I never set one; "Failed to set password" for Desktop backup password
I ran into the inverse problem: 1.0.31 with a newer phone (Android 7) fails too.
1.0.31 uses : as separator when passing arguments to the phone.
As adb logcat -s BackupManagerService shows, the newer ...
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ADB backup creates 0-byte file; prompts for current backup password even though I never set one; "Failed to set password" for Desktop backup password
I think I have a solution for those using 1.0.32:
enter a password when prompted on the android screen
Despite the fact that it says it will use the default password if you enter none, I believe it ...
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Need to enable ICMP Ping response from phone
I know this question is quite old now, but I came across this looking to for an answer and managed to work it out myself.
What I did was download a root file explorer (I used Root Browser from JRummy ...
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Need to enable ICMP Ping response from phone
The simplest (and, of course, tricky) way is to use nping. For example:
nping -c <ping_count> --tcp -p <your_ftp_port_number> <ip_address_of_your_phone_hosting_ftp_service>
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ADB does not see connected Samsung S4
Changing the USB cable worked for me. I was using a cheapy old one that was laying around. When I replaced it with a newer one that I had, adb devices showed my Samsung Note 4 easily.
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