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  1. Mikestony

    Brand new (to me!) device!

    Hello everyone! It's been quite a bit since I logged on here but wanted to check out this forum for the S21 Ultra. (Verizon variant) I just got my device today and will be retiring my 3 year old LG G7 ThinQ. I haven't even turned it on yet because once I do, I'll spend hours on end setting it...
  2. Mikestony

    Math problem escapes me :(

    Since I’m having an issue with this math problem, I’m calling on anyone good with math skills :) This may seem easy to some of you but not for me :) I’ll try to explain this as best I can. I submit work orders for work done on trucks through a 3rd party for approval. They approve my total...
  3. Mikestony

    Panoramic Camera Question

    I'm not a heavy picture taker my any means but decided to try out the panoramic option on my native camera app. I can only use that option in portrait mode?? I tried it in landscape mode but it gave me some error along the lines of, "camera stopped" or something. Am I missing something, or...
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    Thoughts on fake/artificial turf grass. Options for crappy backyard

    In my attached pictures, you will see my issue in my backyard. Albeit most of the grass is sparse, the problem area I have is where I cannot grow grass, It is not exposed to sunlight, gets very dry when the weather is dry, and just is an overall pain to grow anything there. Now, it really...
  5. Mikestony

    LG G7 Dark theme app/no root!!

    I just had to share this app by Mark Bencze as he just added support for the G7 for his app using the Desktop client Andromeda and substratum in order to apply it. Nice and dark!!! Loving it!! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.markbencze.alpha Go and get it man!! (If...
  6. Mikestony

    Smartphone Endoscope Camera Options?

    Just started to investigate this, but wanted some more opinions from members here who have ever used a small inspection camera with your smartphone. I'm not looking at anything fancy, just for inspections of drains, engine cylinders and the like. Looking at some that have LED's on the end and...
  7. Mikestony

    Help You Tube Dark Mode Theme

    On my laptop computer, Windows 10, I can activate the dark theme for youtube by merely clicking on my account icon, and the subsequent drop down has the option to select the dark theme. Now, on my work computer, desktop, windows 10, when I click on my account icon in youtube, it does not give...
  8. Mikestony

    Help Verizon Messaging App, set it show mobile numbers only

    So, I've been looking through the settings in the Verizon Messaging app, and cannot for the life of me, find the option to "show only contacts with mobile numbers" :( I realize other messaging apps have that ability, but I like the verizon app and would like to keep it that way. fwiw, I'm on...
  9. Mikestony

    App Disappeared? (Zooper Widget)

    What happend to Zooper Widget? It disappeared from the Play store?
  10. Mikestony

    Latest app update crash

    Seems to be an issue with the latest app update that causes the app to crash when you try to open it. I'm having that issue Anyone else?
  11. Mikestony

    Help Reading this 2 stroke spark plug/how is my engine running?

    . Since I'm a wee bit anal when it comes to my equipment, and searching around online about how to read a spark plug on a 2-stroke engine, can anyone shed some light on these pics and how my engine is running? It's a 2-stroke, 50:1, handheld blower. I always use premium gas with synthetic 2...
  12. Mikestony

    How do I do that

    This? https://androidforums.com/threads/pi-music-app.1193738/ /thread closed. ;)
  13. Mikestony

    Dev Check App.. Nifty app - DevCheck

    Anyone here use this app? It's chock full of info about your device! I realize there are other applications that do the same, but thought I'd share! Edit: link to PS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.devcheck&hl=en
  14. Mikestony

    Root Setting Lockscreen Wallpaper

    Not sure if this is rom related (no mention of the issue in the rom thread over at XDA) or Nougat 7.1.1 related, or even launcher related but, I cannot find an option to set the lockscreen wallpaper independent of the main screen wallpaper. I'm running Validus 7.1.1 rom with Next Launcher...
  15. Mikestony

    Root Rooted my Moto G4 Plus (carrier unlocked). Question about Xposed?

    So I got a good deal on a new Moto G4 Plus, carrier unlocked device and snagged it to putz around with it. Mine was on MM version 6.0.1, so no Nougat which is fine by me. I can always flash a rom :D I managed to unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP, SuperSu and am in the processes of getting...
  16. Mikestony

    Thoughts on Ali Express

    I was looking for a certain item, and the only place I found it was at aliexpress.com Makes me a little nervous ordering from that website being from China and all. Anyone have any thoughts about ordering from there good or bad?
  17. Mikestony

    Help Temporarily disable apps

    I *think* I know the answer to this question, but just wanted verification here. I would like to program Tasker to disable an app 5 days a week and re-enable it on the weekends. For example, the app I use (SmartWear Notifications) for my watch takes a fair chunk of resources even when I am not...
  18. Mikestony

    FRP (Factory Reset Protection)

    wip... FRP, short for "Factory Reset Protection", is now integrated into the Android operating system since about version 5.1.1. What does it do? It basically protects the owner's data on the device from being compromised by unauthorized users. Google Link For example, if your device is...
  19. Mikestony

    Help Exit Task for Tasker...Do I really need it?

    So I've decided to play around with this Tasker app and boy is there a learning curve! But I like a challenge like this. :) Anyway, quite possibly an easy question to answer for some of you familiar with the app, but do I really need an Exit Task? For example, a simple time based task..... I...
  20. Mikestony

    --Battery Size Question---LED Light install on a Push Mower

    Odd subject for an Android forum eh? :D But hey, it's the Lounge to talk about anything right? :D :D Anyhow, with daylight decreasing now, I am getting home when it gets dark. That leaves only the weekend (Saturday afternoons and Sundays) to do mowing. If it doesn't rain :( Now, I did some...
  21. Mikestony

    Help Looking for a reliable Route Planning app for the U.S.

    So, I am looking for a (preferably free) app to plan delivery routes in the most time efficient way. I did look into google maps but all that does is allow you to enter multiple stops but it doesn't tell you the best, shortest, efficient route. I also saw several google search results for...
  22. Mikestony

    Help Storage Truth App Results Question

    In checking with this fantastic app, Storage Truth , I noticed that it reads my external sd card memory. I thought the app only displayed the internal storage available. As seen in the title bar, I was curious as to why it displays 58.29 GB when my device is only 32GB. My external SD card is...
  23. Mikestony

    I'm looking for a Wallet Case with Swivel belt clip

    I'm looking for a wallet case for my LG G5 that I can carry the device in, along with my credit cards and cash. BUT, I also need it to clip into a belt holster with a swivel clip. Kind of a cross between this: and this: Is there such an animal? It's almost as if I want the wallet case...
  24. Mikestony

    Anyone get in on the LG G5 preorder promotion?

    Did anyone here take advantage of the LG G5 early pre-order promotion in which you can receive the extra battery and charging cradle? (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular)...
  25. Mikestony

    Help "Screen Off Widget" gone from PlayStore?

    The best (in my opinion) app/widget is no longer on the PlayStore. What happened? Here is the exact icon for it: Anyone know of a clean, reliable, non-pirated site I could get it from? I had downloaded it from Play many moons ago, and it is not listed in "My Apps" in the PlayStore anymore...