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  1. Ask an Android Question -This is Android Questions. Please make sure you're asking a question (in English) about the Android OS or Android devices. This is not about other Androids, such as those from Dragonball. This is not for feature phones, Blackberry phones, iPhones, etc (unless somehow also about Android phones).

  2. Be descriptive -Sometimes, it can be relevant to tell us what device you have, whether you're in the US/what your location is, what carrier you're on, what apps are involved, what you've tried, etc. If there's information that might be important to the troubleshooting or problem-solving process, please include it.

  3. Be patient (No spamming) -You're getting free help from Internet strangers. Your answer might take a while, or you might not even get a response at all. Don't double-post, don't spam, and don't keep posting the same thing repeatedly.

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HELP! I don't know what to do.

Device name- Realme pad (RMP2103) wifi version

Problem- In TWRP whenever I try to do anything it says cannot mount /data

Context. I was trying to install windows 11 on this android device using a video(link below) obviously dumb idea because it was for another device. But I thought I can do it with a little bit of tinkering and ofcourse CHATGPT in which I failed miserably. In it I basically had to create three partion. One for efs another ntfs for windows and a userdata partition for dualboot both android and windows. I just wanted to have windows on it so without understanding anything I removed userdata partition(using the 'rm' command in parted inside adb shell). I wasn't able to mount the ntfs partion for which I tinkered with the fstab file too which also didn't work and maybe I have broken that too.

Now after failing miserably I thought to go back to android but couldn't. In TWRP recovery whatever I do it says can't mount /data I tried everything format data option, factory reset option. Even in advanced options repair, resize or even change file system but I get the error can' mount data.

When I try to repair it gives me error 16(photo attached)

Please help I am not an expert but just a dumb person who wanted to venture in the darkness which I knew nothing about.

Video link

Photo

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2024/11/22
11:12 UTC

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How do I mute a specific app's notifications but keep vibration on?

I remember being able to turn off sound but not vibration in the notification settings for each individual app but now I can only choose sound+vibration or neither.

My device is a Galaxy S23+. OS is OneUI 6.1, Android 14.

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2024/11/22
10:40 UTC

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After update, every app I open gives shared_pref_lever_work_profile_key prompt, is this expected?

Hi everyone,

My pixel 6 updated it's OS this morning to 14.8.05.x

After the update and reboot every app I open gives me the following prompt

Prompt Title: shared_pref_lever_work_profile_key

Prompt Message: was_ask_notification_shown_for_current_session

With options of:

state_key OR ok

Pressing state key allows the app to open. Ok does not.

All apps are greyed out until going through this prompt (per app)

I do have a work profile installed (but paused as in leave) on my device.

Can anyone help me understand this message and why is occurring please?

Thank you.

CJ

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2024/11/22
10:31 UTC

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How do I get my storage back?

I downloaded an apk on drive and it didn't install properly so I tried to install it again but when I stopped and check my storage it was on 800 mb even tho I have like 5 or 6 gb I couldn't find what thing to delete on storage and couldn't find anything to delete on drive. Please someone help😔 and thank you I'm advance

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2024/11/22
09:36 UTC

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Moto Edge 20 Fusion stopped working for call on USB-C wired earphones

I have a Moto Edge 20 Fusion and I have been using it for past one months. As it did not have any headphone jack I ordered a Samsung wired earphone type-c to work with it. Everything was working fine until yesterday when my friend with a Samsung phone connected these earphones with his Samsung phone. From that point on people are not able to listen to my voice on call when earphones are plugged. I have also tried my other earphone with 3.5 to USB-C adapter and that also does not work. Both works fine on my friends Samsung. I have tried restarting my phones multiple times as well. Other apps can detect and work fine with headphone microphone. Even WhatsApp calls just normal calls. don't Not sure what to do.

TL;DR: Wired USB-C earphones can't receive mic audio on call after my friend connected them with their own phone. No USB-C earphones work on mine but both work on my friend's phone. Tried restating phone multiple times.

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2024/11/22
09:22 UTC

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My Phone Auto Answers All Calls Due to the Smart Watch

I am a motobike rider and using BT earphones (Haylou) (While riding motorbik)

I have also huawei watch fit2 and synced with my Samsung (android) phone

Also setted as "Auto Answer Calls After 5 scnds" while connected to bluetooth (to haylou)

But When I am not using my earphone (hoylou) my phone calls opens automatically after 5 scnds because its connected to Huawei

I cant find how can i stop this auto answer all calls while my phone not connected to earphone.
The solution DISABLE BT but in this case i cant see calls/msg etc via smart watch.

Any idea?

Regards

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2024/11/22
09:01 UTC

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touchscreen sensitivity issues huawei nova 12i

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2024/11/22
08:25 UTC

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Weird space at the bottom of my Gboard

See here: https://imgur.com/a/gboard-B3WAs98

Any idea how to fix this? Toggling lots of settings, updating the app and a phone restart haven't made any difference. Thanks!

0 Comments
2024/11/22
07:07 UTC

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iphone guy here with an extra android phone

Hey guys

I use an iphone with a complete apple ecosystem. I am happy with it but i am also loving android. I do have a nothing 2a as an extra phone which i am not sure how to benefit from.

Right now, i use my iphone for everything (including my personal and work whatsapps)

What do you suggest

3 Comments
2024/11/22
06:32 UTC

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Paid for lifetime subscription for app maybe 10 years ago, app has now decided you must verify and hand over user information

Hello,

Previously paid for an app quite a long time ago. App has now decided that you must sign up,verify yourself and give3 away more user information. I've contacted the app support as I either want my money back or I want them to remove this sign up feature but so far nothing. What is the next step when contacting the app store?

* app is just some random stretching app

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2024/11/22
06:03 UTC

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I want to be able to install Android 15

I have the GSI and everything, but the android flash tool doesn't work, it says "connection Error" and when I disconnect and reconnect my Redmi Note 9, It literally says the same thing.

I am not in the US

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2024/11/22
05:41 UTC

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Help Needed: Call, Notification, and Media Volume Issues with USB DAC on Android

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased the AUDIOCULAR D07 CX31993 USB Portable DAC & Amp because my phone's headphone jack is unusable after its pin broke. I use IEMs for my audio needs, and the DAC was meant to be a workaround, but I've been experiencing some frustrating volume-related issues on my Realme X2 Pro (Android 11, Realme UI 2.0).

The Problem

When media (music or videos) is playing, the call, notification, and ringtone volumes automatically lower to match the media volume.

When media playback stops, the call, notification, and ringtone volumes go back to maximum, ignoring my slider settings.

Adjusting the individual sliders for calls, notifications, and ringtones don't affect the output through the USB DAC. Only media volume slider workes.

What I've Tried

  1. Developer Options:

Checked "Enable absolute volume" (on), turned it off as well, neither made a difference.

  1. Wavelet App:

Attempted to use Wavelet for audio management, but it doesn't seem to address system sounds like calls and notifications.

  1. USB Settings:

Tried different options under "Select USB Configuration" and "Default USB Configuration," but they didn't help.

  1. Basic Troubleshooting:

Restarted my phone and DAC multiple times, but the issue persists.

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for your time!

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2024/11/22
05:02 UTC

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Mystery photos taking up storage

My Xiaomi phone lists thousands of photos as taking up over 80GB of space yet these photos are nowhere to be found. I've done multiple cleans and cleared cash on all apps.

I suspect they are in a hidden system folder that keeps every photo I ever deleted since having the phone, as this has happened to me before on a Xiaomi redmi.

Can you give me suggestions as to where this folder might be? Thanks in advance.

1 Comment
2024/11/22
04:57 UTC

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Resolution not the same on two same model phones.

My old phone (samsung A40) was smashed, now i got another one same model just with already replaced display. and one thing that is bothering me is the screen. The font is not quite the same resolution/size/type as i was used to and its giving me eyes issues (i have sensitive eyes) is it because different software version or maybe non genuine screen? In the screenshot this is the difference when I fully zoom in. https://imgur.com/a/rf7PEyU

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2024/11/22
04:48 UTC

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Any way to get hotspot traffic routed through phone vpn tunnel?

Without rooting, though if you know for sure it can't be done without rooting, please let me know. :))

I've seen a suggestion of running a web proxy app that the hotspot devices can run through, but I'd rather a neater solution if possible.

Thanks in advance :))

1 Comment
2024/11/22
04:09 UTC

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Multiple Users

Is there a way to enable the multiple users option on a Samsung Galaxy a14?

1 Comment
2024/11/22
03:58 UTC

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Andriod Blu phone bluetooth constantly not working

I've had my Blu phone (B11550VL) for a few years now and I absoloutley adore it, but every since I got it struggles with bluetooth. When i listen to my music most of the time it can get through one song before bluetooth stops working, and if I try to change the song it'll play 2 seconds before bluetooth stops working and it's just constantly connecting and connecting to my earbuds (i09) My earbuds work just fine on my old phone (iphone 8) and my tablet (lenovo duet) meaning it's my phone. Is there anyway to fix this? I don't want to go back to wired earbuds as I absoloutley despise them and are beyond unconfortable for me.

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2024/11/22
03:34 UTC

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Help boot app

Good friends, I needed some help. I created an Android APP with Unity and I wanted to place it at the Android system boot and lock it in fullscreen on all other applications and hide the Android button bar. So the app didn't allow you to touch the Android system, just close the app. Thanks

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2024/11/22
03:09 UTC

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Dumb newbie question: what's the difference between /android/data and /data/data?

I've seen both of these mentioned on various posts but idk exactly what the difference is. ELI5?

3 Comments
2024/11/22
02:58 UTC

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Tablet only charges when connected to pc via usb, not showing files

It all start when i started to remove updates on system apps. I removed usb app or something? Transffer files with usb is checked in setting - stiilnot showing files on pc. Samsung a9

3 Comments
2024/11/22
02:32 UTC

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Why does my phone video stop briefly when I'm in landscape mode?

So whenever I'm on Youtube, Hulu, or Crunchyroll and I'm in landscape mode, a small white dot appears in my top left corner. The video stops for half a second, the home button with the white bar appears and so does my notification section. I'm up to date software wise with my phone and I'm not having any other problems with these apps, it's just this weird display thing that happens

It gets kind of annoying when I'm trying to enjoy watching something in landscape mode.

Any help would be nice

3 Comments
2024/11/22
02:32 UTC

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Im wondering how someone can access your phone?

Ok so long story short i had a different phone before getting this new one which is enrolled or something allowing whoever to still access it with out my consent its not the company accessing it cause they dont have any reason to,but on my old phone they were able to type numbers into my phone when the screen was off at ome point and i only know this cause i caught it happening,now is it possible to use dr parser to access someones phone,and or what is needed to allow someone to?and im talking about from a distamces obviously not physically having my phone in hand.another question would be what is dynamic system updates really used for is it something i can delete or uninstall using adb,wouod disabling or uninstalling drparser on my phone prevent if my phone is cloned them from accessing this one?

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2024/11/22
02:31 UTC

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Change the startup background on an installed chrome web app

I recently installed a Chrome Web App that starts up on a bright white screen. Is there a way to mod the web app to start on a different image?

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2024/11/22
02:16 UTC

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Google Ecosystem & Services

iPhone user for the last 6 years and I’m curious if Google services and ecosystem are delivered better on IPhone or Android? The apps on IOS are so good and optimized perfectly for my IPhone 13 Pro Max. I work in the Google Ecosystem all day and their services on Apple devices are exceptional. Just curious if other Google users prefer IOS or is there an advantage to using Android??

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2024/11/22
02:12 UTC

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I can't get my lockscreen to show all my notification only one

I enabled the detailed notification but it only shows one of them but I want all of them

2 Comments
2024/11/22
01:54 UTC

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Best way to backup & restore phone

I am facing several issues with beta version of the os on my phone. Need to downgrade to a stable version. What is the best method to backup & restore my apps , files and settings so the process is shorter?

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2024/11/22
01:09 UTC

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Is there a way to prevent Android from killing apps when memory is low?

Title. Example of log entry "I/lowmemorykiller: Kill 'com.termux.api' (3650), uid 10139, oom_adj 250 to free 10036kB; reason: min watermark is breached even after kill."

6 Comments
2024/11/22
00:47 UTC

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Soundbooster issues

When watching movies on my Galaxy Tab s8 sometimes I need to use a sound booster. And first few top applications from Google store work great.. but they work only once. Like, I will download a new app, will run it, turn on my show or a movie and it will last only that one episode and that's it. Then I have to download another one.. did this 3 times already.. please help

5 Comments
2024/11/22
00:08 UTC

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Any way to screen mirror to pc without enabling developer mode?

So basically my dad had his phone screen cracked and now he wants to use facebook and other apps on a new phone but on some he needs to accept new sessions with THAT destroyed phone, so I was thinking if maybe we can do that by using a screen mirror program on our PC but every I know needs you to enable developer mode. Is there some app that doesn't need you to do this? Thanks I'll appreciate your help!

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2024/11/21
23:45 UTC

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I got a new phone and everything but my photo's transfered.

I had a Samsung, A42 I think? The screen broke and I replaced it with a Moto G. When I set up the new phone all my contacts, apps, even my phone background all transferred. I'm hoping for some help in recovering the photos from my old device.

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2024/11/21
22:37 UTC

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