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    Help Reminder to move?

    When I had a Fitbit, it could be set to remind me to move if I hadn't done a certain amount of steps within a specified time period. Can my smartwatch combined with Google Fit do this? Or another app?
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    Force screen unlock

    When I go to make a payment my Fossil smartwatch is often locked, so of course no payment can be made. How do I bring up the unlock screen? (You would think it would come up automatically at this point ...) OS Wear version 2.8
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    How to attach adhesive mount to phone

    I have bought a mount system to attach my phone to my bicycle. The mount sticks to the back of the phone or its case. However the instructions state it must be applied to a hard, rigid surface. All the available cases/covers for my phone are either silicone or leather-ish. I don't want to stick...
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    Help Facebook notifications not silenced

    I have the setting 'silence phone when wearing watch' switched on for apps. However Facebook notifications still sound. All other apps seem to obey the setting. Can anyone suggest a remedy? Phone is Samsung J5 running Android version 9 Watch is Fossil Gen4.
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    Hot and locked

    My phone has, several times now, frozen while charging. It gets hot and the icons disappear so that I am just seeing the wallpaper. It won't turn off no matter how long I hold down the power button. I have to wait until it goes flat (which it does fairly quickly) then recharge and restart it...
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    Help Screen shape

    The longer/wider screen is deforming some of my apps. It's like watching 4:3 TV on a 16:9 screen. Is it possible to have the status bar and notification panel always visible? In order to make the remaining visible screen area nraref the shape I am used to.
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    Help Dreary colours

    The colours on my new tablet seem dark/muted. Is there a setting to adjust this?
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    Help Google Pay transaction history

    I have just started using Google Pay on my Fossil smartwatch, running Wear OS. Purchases I have made using this method aren't showing in my account history. Why would this be? Do I need to change a setting?
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    Problem assigning different notification sound to different apps.

    As Wunderlist is ending, I am trialling any.do. I want to assign a notification sound to this app. On my Samsung tablet, if I go to the 'notification sound' section in any.do settings, I get a choice of tones. However, on my Sony phone, the same menu 'notification sound' section only offers...
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    Considering Android laptop

    My Windows laptop is ageing and I am starting to consider what to replace it with. My main gripe with Windows is the amount of time it takes to start up. As I have Android phone and a 8" tablet, it seems logical to consider an Android device. A convertible appeals, but what should I consider...
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    Default settings following update

    My Samsung phone updated itself to Nougat the other day and some settings have reverted to tjeir defaults. Is there a list of stuff i should check to make sure they're unchanged?
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    Help Call forward delay setting

    My phone has suddenly started forwarding calls to voicemail after only 1 ring. I can't find a setting to change the delay. I am running Nougat on a Samsung J5; my carrier is Virgin. My phone is not rooted (please don't suggest that I root it).
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    Calendar notifications fail

    Google calendar isn't notifying me of any appointments. The problem is with both my Samsung J5 phone and my Samsung tablet. I have reset all my apps ( in case I had disabled something I shouldn't have). I have set the calendar app to not be switched off by the power monitor. What else should I...
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    Small smartphone

    Smartphones keep getting bigger, but I've got dainty paws and I keep dropping mine. For me, my old HTC Desire was the perfect size. Nowadays I have a tablet that I use more than the phone. Is there a smaller smartphone still available, but with more memory than older models?
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    Background data setting

    Apps that aren't currently running aren't checking for new data. For example, unless Gmail is open I don't get notifications of new mail. On my phone there is a setting to restrict/unrestrict background data, but I can't find this on my tablet. I'm sure it's just a matter of a tick in a box -...
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    Illustrations in Google Calendar

    Google Calendar on my tablet has an option in Settings to show more events by turning off seasonal illustrations. However my phone doesn't have this option. This seems odd to me. Both devices are Samsung, and both are running the same version of the calendar. Why is this?
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    Stuck tablet following app updates

    I downloaded about 10 app updates to my Samsung tablet , including Package Disabler Pro, which asked me to download another app (I think it's called something like PD engine). As i had to re-disable the apps following the update, I may have disabled something I shouldn't have. Now the tablet...
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    Problem following app updates

    I downloaded about 10 app updates to my Samsung tablet , including Package Disabler Pro, which asked me to download another app (I think it's called something like PD engine). As i had to re-disable the apps following the update, I may have disabled something I shouldn't have. Now the tablet...
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    Managing data usage

    I have started using Google Maps/Navigation as a sat nav. However, because I have mobile data switched on to use this, my phone downloads emails, etc, while I am driving, which uses more data (also I don't need the distraction). Is there a setting to tell my phone to use mobile data for only...
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    Where does Play Store put downloaded books?

    When I download Ebooks onto my Samsung tablet, I want to read them with the Alkido reader app. However I can't import the books to Alkido because I can't find them! Can I set a preferred download location? Or can someone tell me where they might be (they're not in Device Storage/Download).
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    Clearing old tablet

    I am getting a new (Samsung) tablet today, replacing my old (Acer) one. The old one is running KitKat. I believe I can transfer data and apps using a backup & restore app. My question is: how do I delete my Google account, history, etc, before giving the old tablet to someone else?
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    Help How to disable apps on Samsung since upgrade to l Marshmallow

    I have a Samsung Galaxy J5, which has upgraded to version 6.0.1. Now when i go into app manager, not all apps are listed (even when i select View System Apps). For example, Samsung Voice Recorder wants me to update, but I want to disable it instead. How do I do this?
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    Help Spam text messages without a number

    I keep getting spam/phishing text nessages from "121doc". They don't show any number, so i can't forward them to my provider, or block the number. I've tried blocking the phrase "121doc" but that doesn't work (presumably the filter is only looking at the body of the message). Of course, i...
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    SMS blocking

    I have a Samsung J5 running Abdroid version 5.1.1 I am getting SMS messages that dont show a number they come from. How do I block these? All the downloadable apps want to make themselves the default message app; is this necesssry?
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    Which keyboard?

    Google has forced its keyboard onto my Acer tablet and the default keyboard has disappeared. I'm looking at alternatives and have a couple of queries: 1 Do keyboard apps really need access to location, photos, WiFi information, etc? Why? In-app purchases? Really? 2 I like the keyboard on my...
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