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    Remove certain apps from Android 12

    Just purchased a new phone. Runs And.12. Kryst, what a load of bloatware...and some unwanted apps...1 which already has caused a problem. My question....is there a comprehensive list of apps and manufacturer installed "bloatware" that can safely be deleted/uninstalled from And. 12? TNX: Rick
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    Rooting And. 8GO and 11

    Been attempting to root Android 8GO and 11. Tried using KingRoot via comp. KR wouldn't recognize either (?) Tried Magisk but it seemed like there was too many "addons" to apply before rooting(?) So, I want to root these 2 O.S's but guess I need some advice/guidance. Anyone wishing to help...
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    Accessories Music player app

    I'm looking for a music player app. It doesn't need to play online radio or podcasts, just a good music player. I have FLAC and .ape files on my phone. Would like a player that has a good equalizer. What I've tested, so far, I'm not too enamored with. Must be compatible w/ Android 8.1 GO...
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    Help for BLUC5L

    Afternoon; Hope this post thread is viewed(?) Have one of the cheapest BLU phones there is. Using as backup for I totaled my phone. Got a lot of glitches, strange occurrences and funny things happening w/ this phone. But, mainly to start with, I cannot get into recovery mode. I've tried...
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    Transfer MMS pix to pendrive

    I've been searching for a way to "move" mms pix from Galaxy A205u(And.10) to a pendrive. Tried copy/paste to PC...wouldnt work, tired to send to my e-mail from "share"...didn't work. I want to have these pix/videos but cant figure a way to transfer them. Anyone help out? THANX ;)Rick
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    FM radio tuner

    I've been searching for an FM tuner app that is non-internet. Since NextRadio is defunct, I've not been able to find a "tuner". NextRadio allowed me to select local stations. Can anyone offer some suggestions? I've tried so many apps that claim they offer local stations, but they all end up...
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    FM radio tuner

    Bought a new Galaxy A20. It ran Android 9. Yesterday, got the Android 10 and now, next radio won't work. Ok, I want an FM tuner that operates on/with Android 10. Seems a bit strange to me. Thanks! Rick
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    Good Tutorial for flashing phone

    I have a Blu Studio 5.0C HD that has a corrupted Kk 4.4.2. I need to upgrade that O.S. to any of Mm, Nougat or Oreo. Have been around the net/youtube and got a lot of conflicting and just confusing how-to's. Understand, I must use the computer to do this for I cannot get WiFi to work correctly...
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    Help Kk WiFi problem

    I.m having a great deal of difficulty with the WiFi on my BLU Studio 5C HD that is running Kk 4.4.2. WiFi will 'connect" to routers, but web pages/browsers will not load. I've been through a lot of the posts here that concern WiFi problems, but they are either way outdated or do not directly...
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    OMADM repair/replace

    I hope I'm in the right forum for this question? Actually, this may not be an Android problem..but I don't know! Phone's OMADM has been a problem since I've gotten it, but lately, it's causing problems with WiFi connections. So, located the ver. 2 of this app and was wondering if it would...
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    Coolpad phone problems

    First: Opera browser frequently crashes. 2. Deleted/disabled apps keep returning. Some apps won't "stop" (used force stop to no avail). The most urgent is the browser crashing. Does Opera not work well with Coolpad phones? What browser works well with Coolpad? [Coolpad Arise 5560S**Kk 4.4.2...
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    TWRP or CWM for Coolpad

    I read the posts, here, that dealt with (somewhat) installing a "recovery program" on a Coolpad phone. Those were older posts and really never addressed applying the cwm. So, is there any cmw/twrp that is compatible with the Coolpad phones? I've tried many and all I've gotten is " this...
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    Rooting Galaxy S5

    afternoon All: Trying to root a friend's Galaxy S5 (model # SMG900A)- build number-MMB29M.G900AUCS4DPH4. I've got 'developer options" installed. Have checked "Unknown sources" and USB debugging. However, every app I've D/l and installed has failed to root this phone. Gotta be something...
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    Help Upgrading Coolpad 3300a

    Everyone: I have a Coolpad 3300a that is just over a year old and is still running Kk4.4.4. Obviously, I'd like to upgrade this. Need some help. What is the latest O.S. this phone can run? What is the best way to go about upgrading Kk? Is Kies the best program for Android? etc... Thanks Rick
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    Help D/l Kernel

    Hey: I've been trying to D/l this: [KERNEL]SpeedMod Froyo [K13A-T1] [K12U HPCall VoodooSnd4 SharpnessFix STABLE]. So far, it's been an exercise in frustration. This kernel is vital in order to upgrade this phone's O.S. If you know where I could D/l this would you please provide a 'link"...
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    Help rooting

    Hey All: I used z4Root on my SHW-M110S GalaxyS phone and was told "it isn't fully rooted"? Uhm... it gives "superuser" privileges to a few apps of my choosing, so, what is meant by "not fully rooted" and what must be done to have it fully rooted? And while I'm here, I've been trying to...
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    Help How-to get phone 'recognized"

    Evening: I hope there are some "old school" phone techs here? I have a Samsung GalaxyS 1 model SHW-M110S that is rooted. I want/need to upgrade the O.S. For over 2 yrs. I've been thwarted from doing so because I cannot get the phone to be "recognized/mounted/ or in any way acknowledged by...
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    Help Delete post(s)

    Evening: For some odd reason, I discovered I have 3 of the same posts. How does one delete posts here? And also, how do I rate an answer (i.e. was this answer helpful yes/no). THANX: RICK
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    Help "Bad Request" msg when opening hotmail account

    Afternoon: I've been trying to solve this problem for quite awhile now. I'm sure it's a simple fix, although as yet, I haven't found what that fix is. I keep getting a bad request error when trying to open my hotmail account. This started happening about a month ago. I've cleared the browser...
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    Help MBR Checksum Error

    Hey I have a Samsung GalaxyS 1 w/ FroYo 2.2. Recently, a rogue app "hijacked" this phone and I cannot remove it for it runs constantly and overrides any attempt to open any other app/file. The "rogue app" is com.qihoo.security. I got this when I attempted to update the phone's "360...
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    Help What versions?

    I have a GalaxyS first gen. I want to upgrade the O.S.(ROM-flavor..etc..whatever you want to call it) (1) What version of KIES/ODIN should I D/l for this phone? (2) What drivers are need to 'tether" this phone to comp? (3) What is the latest "version"(flavor-Rom-O.S....whatever) this phone will...
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    Help STRICTLY GalaxyS techs

    Afternoon: I've posted this same question in Android forums without getting an answer. So, it's possible I should be posting it here. I have a GalaxyS 1 (first gen) that is TV(DMB) and FM capable. I just can't seem to find how to activate the FM radio. Been all over seeking the answer. I...
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    Help FM activation

    Well, hope I've found the forum that can help. I have the Korean Gal S also and would like to know how to “turn on” the FM radio? I've been all over the net and too many forums without an answer. Have D/l installed “galaxy-s-radio-widget” which tells me “FM Radio is turned off”. This is just one...
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