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Stupid Questions Thread- No Question too stupid! I promise!

This thread is for those who have what they may feel is a stupid or simple question. Please read through the thread and use the search first. I know Google doesn't always like to make it easy to find answers, so lets work together to give answers where we can. And please remember you will be reported for flaming others.
Remember, the only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask.
Thanks goes to lumin30 for coming up with this idea. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494423

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Photo deletion
Hi. I have some albums on my phone I would like to delete and cannot figure it out, even with google. They are the instant upload and then another with the same instant upload circle thing in the bottom left corner. I'd really like them gone and don't want it to happen anymore. Can anyone help? Thank you.

CBridges said:
Hi. I have some albums on my phone I would like to delete and cannot figure it out, even with google. They are the instant upload and then another with the same instant upload circle thing in the bottom left corner. I'd really like them gone and don't want it to happen anymore. Can anyone help? Thank you.
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I was having the same issue and the only thing I was able to do was change the view. I am using the stock gallery and if you touch the menu button, select "view by" and then select "content in device." I hope this helps some.

Thank you!
ShadyAce80 said:
I was having the same issue and the only thing I was able to do was change the view. I am using the stock gallery and if you touch the menu button, select "view by" and then select "content in device." I hope this helps some.
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Thank you! This is really all I needed. I appreciate your help!

Ext SD-Card
Does anyone know how to make the external SD card your default? Especially for photos taken and stored?

peeempz619 said:
Does anyone know how to make the external SD card your default? Especially for photos taken and stored?
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There's an option in the camera settings to save to external SD. (Assuming you're on stock Samsung ROM).

Hi.
What do batteries run on?
Also, if I melt some dry ice, can I liquid cool my phone without it getting wet?

TheFiveDots said:
There's an option in the camera settings to save to external SD. (Assuming you're on stock Samsung ROM).
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Thanks for this! I'm not on stock ROM but I looked around in the settings and found it!

peeempz619 said:
Thanks for this! I'm not on stock ROM but I looked around in the settings and found it!
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No problem. Any TouchWiz based ROM should have the stock camera and it should be there. CM10/AOKP ROMs do not have this option yet.

I need some rooting info. I haven't yet done anything to my phone as of yet. I understand there is a way to root without tripping the counter and if you do a way to reset the counter. My first question is there a way to reset the modified tag or will it revert when returned to stock? And second one is will flashing stock back onto the phone for warranty purposes or whatever trip the counter? I'm sure these have both been addressed and I am still searching.

Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
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ShadyAce80 said:
I need some rooting info. I haven't yet done anything to my phone as of yet. I understand there is a way to root without tripping the counter and if you do a way to reset the counter. My first question is there a way to reset the modified tag or will it revert when returned to stock? And second one is will flashing stock back onto the phone for warranty purposes or whatever trip the counter? I'm sure these have both been addressed and I am still searching.
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Flashing back to stock will not trip the meter. An app on the market, Triangle away will reset your meter (use it right before flashing stock, while the phone is still rooted). There is a no trip method to root, using Odin, in the development sub forum stickies.

mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
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Flashing back to stock will not trip the meter. An app on the market, Triangle away will reset your meter (use it right before flashing stock, while the phone is still rooted). There is a no trip method to root, using Odin, in the development sub forum stickies.
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Thanks for the info. I was familiar with Triangle away but just wanted to double check on the restore.
I think I'm about ready to take the plunge on rooting this new phone.

mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
What is this search you speak of? Never heard of it. Could you be so kind as to provide a link do I can check it out?
I am entitled to a link aren't I?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
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Don't forget to hit the thanks button for all the kind people who helped.
Gubment Cheeze

Is it better to wipe your butt front-to-back, or back-to-front? TIA.
(no question too stupid)

glad to see people are gonna have some fun with this.

zmore said:
Hi.
What do batteries run on?
Also, if I melt some dry ice, can I liquid cool my phone without it getting wet?
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have to answ
Theres a little pink bunny beating on a big bass drum. The faster he beats the more electricity your battery puts out. When he gets tired you plug your phone up so he can rest. You know he's well rested when you see 100%. Then he does it all over again. Amazing. Someone else will have to answer your dry ice question. dry ice floats

Bubbajoe40356 said:
mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
What is this search you speak of? Never heard of it. Could you be so kind as to provide a link do I can check it out?
I am entitled to a link aren't I?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
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http://www.google.com/
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zmore said:
Is it better to wipe your butt front-to-back, or back-to-front? TIA.
(no question too stupid)
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Whatever your into.
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ShadyAce80 said:
glad to see people are gonna have some fun with this.
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Of course we are
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mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
What is this search you speak of? Never heard of it. Could you be so kind as to provide a link do I can check it out?
I am entitled to a link aren't I?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+search?

Flash Notification App

Hey all, looking to get input for a working flash notification app. For when you get a text, call, app notification, etc... Perviously used a few on the Note 7 but can't seem to find one down that fully functions.
Thanks in advance!

Flashing notifications has always been a big deal to me. I've been let down in the past with some devices limitation on different lights and what not. I purchased an app a couple years ago that works great if your device can handle it. I've tested it on the pixel and it works excellent. It's called lightflow.. and here's the play store link.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflow&hl=en
You do need root, and in setting - notifications - click on the gear - turn on pulse notification light (which is off by default!?!?!?!). You also need to give it rights in the accessibility menu.
Should work fine for you as it's working GREAT for me.
Good luck!
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Taykiin said:
Hey all, looking to get input for a working flash notification app. For when you get a text, call, app notification, etc... Perviously used a few on the Note 7 but can't seem to find one down that fully functions.
Thanks in advance!
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here's a free version.. not sure how limited it is.. might be good for testing purposes (but I can already tell you this is working fine).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflowlite&hl=en
also, I read on this app it doesn't REQUIRE root which I thought was required when I first purchased the app. Things might have changed. I did root my pixel and this app is working fine. If it doesn't work, it might be root related if you don't have root.

ko0ky said:
Flashing notifications has always been a big deal to me. I've been let down in the past with some devices limitation on different lights and what not. I purchased an app a couple years ago that works great if your device can handle it. I've tested it on the pixel and it works excellent. It's called lightflow.. and here's the play store link.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflow&hl=en
You do need root, and in setting - notifications - click on the gear - turn on pulse notification light (which is off by default!?!?!?!). You also need to give it rights in the accessibility menu.
Should work fine for you as it's working GREAT for me.
Good luck!
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here's a free version.. not sure how limited it is.. might be good for testing purposes (but I can already tell you this is working fine).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflowlite&hl=en
also, I read on this app it doesn't REQUIRE root which I thought was required when I first purchased the app. Things might have changed. I did root my pixel and this app is working fine. If it doesn't work, it might be root related if you don't have root.
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Wow, great...just installed Light Flow. Was unaware of all the features associate with that app. I will be sure to give it a go here tonight and try and figure out all these settings! Thank you very much for the input!
Much appreciated!

How to add a navbar?

Hi guys.
Im a real big stock android fan, and so i also really like it to have softkeys.
Now, i will be upgrading to the Lineage OS for our device when it comes out of the alpha, but i would really like to have a navbar with that.
Can anyone make another thread to show us how to do it? You can just reply to this message too.
But just make kind of a tutorial, do i have to root, or not?
Just tell me how to do it please.
Thanks guys!
Mike

Mikeyboyhallo said:
Hi guys.
Im a real big stock android fan, and so i also really like it to have softkeys.
Now, i will be upgrading to the Lineage OS for our device when it comes out of the alpha, but i would really like to have a navbar with that.
Can anyone make another thread to show us how to do it? You can just reply to this message too.
But just make kind of a tutorial, do i have to root, or not?
Just tell me how to do it please.
Thanks guys!
Mike
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If you want to get a real navbar you will need root. There are some apps that allow the navbar with just a click like this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fatedevgroup.softkeyenabler or you could do it the hard way by editing the build.prop but there's a higher chance of messing something up.

Just go to /system/build.prop file and add "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" without the quotes.. Every phone has a built in Nav bars
Sent from the beige bra section at Target.
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You need root to do that btw
Sent from the beige bra section at Target.

Hi, I have been using this for a while.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tw.com.daxia.virtualsoftkeys
It's not really a nav bar, it doesn't require root.
It's overall quite good, I did not feel any lag using it.
Hope I helped

lhanx said:
Hi, I have been using this for a while.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tw.com.daxia.virtualsoftkeys
It's not really a nav bar, it doesn't require root.
It's overall quite good, I did not feel any lag using it.
Hope I helped
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Thanks, I haven't tried this app before, but I did try a similar app. They're all right, but the only problem is they cover a part of the screen. They are not part of the system. And that's what I'm after. But thanks anyways man!
Mike

Ac.3 said:
Just go to /system/build.prop file and add "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" without the quotes.. Every phone has a built in Nav bars
Sent from the beige bra section at Target.
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You need root to do that btw
Sent from the beige bra section at Target.
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Hi, if I do this, can I just reverse it by removing the line?

Mikeyboyhallo said:
Hi, if I do this, can I just reverse it by removing the line?
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Yes.

Bypass Verizon FRP on verizon pie

Hey guys, i have a pixel 2 xl from my ex. I gave it to her and we broke up so she gave it back to me. Now im stuck on google FRP after reformatting the phone. I dont want to communicate with her anymore.
Is there any known process to bypass it?
I tried the talkback trick but there is no help and feedback button
I tried the magnification trick but there is no search button.
Im stuck.

Nvm. I got it working now.

infamousvincci said:
Nvm. I got it working now.
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So, what was successful?

pizza_pablo said:
So, what was successful?
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Just a wild guess, but he either figured out her password, or he swallowed his anger long enough to ask her for the password.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Just a wild guess, but he either figured out her password, or he swallowed his anger long enough to ask her for the password.
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Frp bypass worked.

pizza_pablo said:
So, what was successful?
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I was able to bypass the frp google.

infamousvincci said:
Frp bypass worked.
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infamousvincci said:
I was able to bypass the frp google.
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IM guessing they would like explicit instructions, as it shouldnt be possible to by-pass.

infamousvincci said:
I was able to bypass the frp google.
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Great!
How?
What steps?
Tutorial?

This is what worked for me.

infamousvincci said:
This is what worked for me.
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What in tarnation? You really didn't just post that did you?

bobby janow said:
What in tarnation? You really didn't just post that did you?
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Whats wrong? My purpose for posting that is not for hacking or anything. I mentioned my problem.

infamousvincci said:
Whats wrong? My purpose for posting that is not for hacking or anything. I mentioned my problem.
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lol no I'm not talking about that. My neck hurts from turning sideways trying to view the video. It's kinda blurry too at times. I thought I saw Talkback on the device right? Any chance of writing out the steps or too much to explain?

bobby janow said:
lol no I'm not talking about that. My neck hurts from turning sideways trying to view the video. It's kinda blurry too at times. I thought I saw Talkback on the device right? Any chance of writing out the steps or too much to explain?
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Omg. Lol. That wasnt me bro. I just saw that on youtube lol.
U have to completely pause and play that hahaha. But it is working. I can fully confirm.

Didn’t work for me
I tried the talkback trick but there is no help and feedback button
I tried the magnification trick but there is no search button
I tried the dim settings trick but there was no search button

n5xtime said:
I tried the talkback trick but there is no help and feedback button
I tried the magnification trick but there is no search button
I tried the dim settings trick but there was no search button
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Watch closely on where he goes. And there are different tutorialson youtube. One of em will work for you depending on the version.

infamousvincci said:
Watch closely on where he goes. And there are different tutorialson youtube. One of em will work for you depending on the version.
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Thank you for the reply.
I went to where the video showed but there was no magnifying glass search icon. I'll keep looking around.

infamousvincci said:
Whats wrong? My purpose for posting that is not for hacking or anything. I mentioned my problem.
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my problem is tougher cause i dont have a search icon anywhere on here.
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n5xtime said:
Thank you for the reply.
I went to where the video showed but there was no magnifying glass search icon. I'll keep looking around.
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let me know if you find one that works im on the same boat as you. gone through almost all youtube tutorials for android P

jonny_sin said:
my problem is tougher cause i dont have a search icon anywhere on here.
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let me know if you find one that works im on the same boat as you. gone through almost all youtube tutorials for android P
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What version of talkbacks do you guys have?

infamousvincci said:
What version of talkbacks do you guys have?
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version 7.0.0.198081500

Ok used an old Samsung version of FRP bypass and worked lol
https://youtu.be/MwbjG2pkdFY

Package/service disabler?

Other than adb is this the only functioning one left with constant updates? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccswe.appmanager.samsung&hl=en_CA

peachpuff said:
Its back! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccswe.appmanager.samsung_20200827&hl=en
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Its back but it still doesn't work haha. App creator is asking for someone to sign up for participation so he can get the keys. Not my cup of tea. Passed that he sells it and it doesn't work
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Wait a second..... all of a sudden it works? I tried after the update and it didn't work.

Yes it works, tried it the other day. Might need to delete the old one, also leave the beta program that version seems to be the old one.

peachpuff said:
Yes it works, tried it the other day. Might need to delete the old one, also leave the beta program that version seems to be the old one.
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Hmmm.....tried everything, cleaned everything but still can't install.. ?!...maybe some advice, the developer does not respond...
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S20U Exynos

Xode said:
Hmmm.....tried everything, cleaned everything but still can't install.. ?!...maybe some advice, the developer does not respond...
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Did you uninstall the old one? Remove it from device admin first then uninstall.

peachpuff said:
Did you uninstall the old one? Remove it from device admin first then uninstall.
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Thx...in the meantime, i contacted the developer and he suggested the same to me, but the app still won't to install...
S20U Exynos

peachpuff said:
Other than adb is this the only functioning one left with constant updates? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccswe.appmanager.samsung&hl=en_CA
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The best !
package disable pro is decive app, you have to pay several times for to work properly ( dishonest practice)

peachpuff said:
Other than adb is this the only functioning one left with constant updates? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccswe.appmanager.samsung&hl=en_CA
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if your looking to just disable stuff titanium still works

I used Package Disabler Pro (by policedeveloper) on my S7 Edge and now my S20+, and it works like a charm.
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yodainascoda said:
if your looking to just disable stuff titanium still works
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On my devices, TB won't do a damn thing if it can't acquire root. And given that the majority of users in the US (with their Snapdragon chipsets) can't root, that's a problem.

nyr2k2 said:
I used Package Disabler Pro (by policedeveloper) on my S7 Edge and now my S20+, and it works like a charm.
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On my devices, TB won't do a damn thing if it can't acquire root. And given that the majority of users in the US (with their Snapdragon chipsets) can't root, that's a problem.
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sorry thought you was on exynos

Its back! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccswe.appmanager.samsung_20200827&hl=en