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    Attached mouse won't power up

    Just broke the screen on my Pixel 2xl and am now trying to attach a usb mouse via otg cable to the Pixel but it won't power up. Tried the setup on a spare phone with success. Any positive suggestions will be most appreciated.
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    Need help organizing, locating images

    First off, my wife's passion is creating digital art and her tool of chose has been android devices. She'll fill up the devices until they"ll no longer function due to lack of space. Unfortunately most of the devices are running old versions of android so installing any new file management app...
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    Root [AT&T] TWRP won't open zip file

    I've been attempting to flash Liquid Smooth but keep but TWRP won't open the zip file. Tried other downloads of LS with the same results. I've tried moving the file from the external to internal sd card but TWRP doesn't see it no matter where I put it. Please help...and thanks.
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    Root [AT&T] How to recover space on the internal card

    First off, I don't do social media, not a gamer and hardly take any pictures. I've installed a dozen apps but most seldom get used. The internal card shows almost 12GB used and 1.87GB free. I have a huge external card but that's not the point. The phone is rooted but running oem rom. I...
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    Another battery draining problem

    Bought the S3 off craigslist a few years back and probably the last year have experienced this problem. It's a AT&t phone running on T-mobile, rooted but running Android 4.1.1. First off, I hardly use the phone. I don't do any social media, don't play games and very seldom use the internet...
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    How to edit vcf file

    Okay, I'm lazy, I like to use the voice command option to pull up contacts. Unfortunately, every time I use it, the app comes back with duplicate numbers for each listing. I want to open up the contact list and delete the extra entries. If i hit the contact button on the bottom of the home...
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    Root [AT&T] Questions after first rom install

    My attempt at flashing Resurrection_Remix with Twrp failed. I was successful in flashing Carbon for android 4.4.4 but failed with Gapps 4.4.2. In the future, how do I address a failed install? Does the Gapps package have to match the updated android version? How do I recover my apps...
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    Root [AT&T] Custom Rom failed, status 7

    Using High on Android tutorials, I rooted, backed up stock rom with CWM and apps with TB. This evening, I downloaded the custom rom zip file to the external sd card, Using CWM, I did a wipe data/factory reset and proceeded to install rom zip file. After a few seconds, I got the status 7 error...
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    Juice Defender, Battery Issue

    I'm not sure what is causing my problem. I installed JD Free in hopes it would solve the problem but have had mixed results. I have a Samsung S3 SGH-1747 running stock rom on Tmobile. I've had it for about six months purchased used. I noticed this problem from day one. I am a light user...
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    Problems with downloaded Tubemate

    I downloaded Tubemate directly from the Softonic website and upon running, am getting a pop-up warning, virus detected, remove now. I have a ATT Galaxy S3 with 4.1.1 running stock rom. I haven't installed any anti-virus so do I assume this is some kind of malware - scareware or is there a stock...
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    Help Basic questions on ATT phone on TM network

    After reviewing threads, I realize that updating my newly Craiglist purchased Att phone running on TMobile will be a problem. I haven't activated it yet some am not sure if it's running 4.1.2. Will rooting solve this issue? If not, what's the procedure to manually install the updates or is...
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    ATT phone on T-Mobile network

    I just got a killer deal on a ATT S3 phone that I want to use on T-Mobile. While searching how to unlock it, I came across a few posts that suggests that just because a phone can be used on another network doesn't mean all of it's speed and features can be utilized. I can't figure out if my...
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    Help Newbie with a few questions

    Okay, I'm coming over from a flip phone and have a few questions. Just bought 2 MyT4Gs and a 3G since TMobile dropped the contract plans. Downloading and installing apps... I'd rather browse with my laptop, what is the process for downloading to the laptop and installing to the...