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  1. MrMatthew

    HEY GOOGLE

    I recently bought a Galaxy A52 5Gg. It's One UI version 4.0 and Android version 12. First time buying a sub-flagship and I'm happy and impressed so far. I do have an annoying problem that I've researched exhaustively. When I say "Hey Google," it does appear, but there is no accessibility...
  2. MrMatthew

    Incoming Calls

    When I'm in my car I always have my phone on listening to my music. If I call someone… after the call my phone is still unlocked. However, if someone calls me… after the call my phone goes back to lockscreen. Checked everything, everywhere. Any answers to prevent the lockscreen after receiving a...
  3. MrMatthew

    Do Not Disturb

    I have an up-to-date Samsung Galaxy S7. When I choose, "Do Not Disturb," with the exception of "Favorites," it works except for one thing. When someone from my favorite lists calls, it rings but doesn't show up on the screen. The screen is completely black. So in order to answer, I have yo be...
  4. MrMatthew

    Help Weather

    I have (Samsung Galaxy S7. Android version 8.0.0, Samsung Experience version 9.0. Everything is up to date. It has not been rooted or jailbreaked. A few days ago I went to check the weather but the app icon was missing. I found an app called Weather in the setttings. I found in the settings of...
  5. MrMatthew

    YouTube Guest

    How am I able to disable "guest" account from my YouTube account? Even the "guest" profile from my Firestick witht the app YouTube? If I do this, does this mean any "company" to my home will not be able to access YouTube from their cell phones? Best regards Matt
  6. MrMatthew

    Android Chrome

    I have an Android Samsung 8.0. Everything is updated. See images below. When I open up Chrome, everything is normal. When I click inside the search box, a ton of stuff comes up below and it's nothing I've ever searched for before. Looks like ads. I've searched and tried everything to disable...
  7. MrMatthew

    Better Alternative?

    Since Google Play Music shut down giving YouTube Music as the only alternative, I absolutely hate it!! It won't upload all my music, which is 600+ songs. Perfectly tagged. You can't choose music by genre. You can only create playlist by choosing 1 song at a time. Which again, is way too tedious...
  8. MrMatthew

    Alternative to YouTube Music

    Since Google Play has switched thier music app to YouTube, it's been a nightmare!! I hate everything about YouTube music!! I'm looking for a great, (free), app to play my music. With options such as, genre, playlist, etc. Can someone recommend a very versatile, free, and great app for playing...
  9. MrMatthew

    My Files Permission?

    I have a Galaxy S7, 8.0.0 version. This is a recent issue. Whenever I go to use "My Files," I consistently get a popup like the image above. Should I Deny or Allow? So far, I've been pushing Deny. But everytime I use My Files, it always reappears.
  10. MrMatthew

    Auto Lock

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S7, Android Version 8.0.0. Everything, including apps, are up to date. Is there any way to get the phone, after ending a call, to not automatically go to the lock screen? Other than being irritating to unlock my phone after every call, I have a specific reason for...
  11. MrMatthew

    Google Play Music

    have a Samsung Galaxy S7, 8.0.0 Oreo. I also have the latest version of Google Play Music - 8.21.8170.-1.0 I have thousands of song on my SD card. All of them are loaded in Google Play Music. I'm looking for a way to get Google Play Music to play certain songs, groups, genres, playlists, etc...
  12. MrMatthew

    User Interface

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S7, 8.0.0 Oreo. The Google Play Store shows an "update" entitled, Samsung One UI Home." My current UI is called, "Samsung Experience Home." I understand that the update is the same UI with a different name. I've read the reviews that pertain to Galaxy S7, 8.0.0 Oreo for...
  13. MrMatthew

    You solve it, I'll pay!!!

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S7, 8.0.0 Oreo. I'm having a problem that's extremely annoying!! It started 3 weeks ago. Whenever I open Google, Chrome, open a "new" tab, or click on a link, I get a popup message at the bottom that says . . . "! 2 downloads failed. Details." I haven't downloaded or...
  14. MrMatthew

    This one's a doozy!

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S7, 8.0.0, Oreo. I'm having a trivial problem that's annoying the crap out of me. Whenever I open Chrome, or open a "new" tab in Chrome I get a message at the bottom that pops up and says, "Two downloads have failed." "Details." And it has an exclamation mark on the far...
  15. MrMatthew

    POPUP WARNING

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S7, version 8.0.0, Oreo. Have the latest update. I keep getting a popup warning ever so often that I've never had happen before, (see image). I've cleared temp files, restarted phone several times, and more, etc. I haven't installed any new apps. Does anyone know what...
  16. MrMatthew

    Game Launcher & Game Tools

    I have a Galaxy S7. I've never played games on my mobile. But I decided to download a few word games. When I opened the game, my Android wanted to update Game Launcher and Game Tools . . . so I did. After looking everything over, I'm able to see the purpose of the launcher and tools, but I...
  17. MrMatthew

    Do Not Disturb . . .

    While "Do Not Distub" is enabled, is it possible to choose individual contacts rather than just, All, Contacts Only, Favorite Contacts Only? If not, can anyone recommend a simple, low battery consumption app? -Matt
  18. MrMatthew

    Sync is off

    Ever so often, when I open Google Keep, I get a message at the too that states, "Sync is off. Turn sync back on to make sure all your changes are saved." Not sure why I get this message ever so often. I use Google Keep for many things, some of which are very important. I usually have my mobile...
  19. MrMatthew

    Google Keep Sync

    This might not be the correct place to submit this question. However, I'm unable to find an answer anywhere else. Ever so often, when I open Google Keep, I get a message at the too that states, "Sync is off. Turn sync back on to make sure all your changes are saved." Not sure why I get this...
  20. MrMatthew

    WiFi Calling

    Sometimes in my house, when I'm on a call, people tell me I'm breaking up or sound like a robot. However, I can always hear them fine. So I decided to turn on my WiFi calling but have a few questions. 1. Is it a good idea to use WiFi calling? 2. By doing so, does this mean "all" my calls and...
  21. MrMatthew

    Help WIFI NOTIFICATION

    I have a Android Galaxy S7S7, version 8.0.0. I received my bill the other day with additional charges because it says I went over my datadata. I have 2GB of data per month. I've never even come close to using 1GB, let alone exceeding 2GB. I rarely leave my house because I'm disabled and when I...
  22. MrMatthew

    FONTS

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S7, Oreo, with the current system update. I've searched the web off and on for many months about this to no avail. If you have an answer or could point me in the right direction, I would really be thankful. Is it possible to install new fonts and use them in message...
  23. MrMatthew

    S7 Notification Settings

    My Galaxy S7 just got the update to Oreo. I find myself having to re-learn the settings and learn "what's new." Before rhe update, I was able to get app icon badges with a numbers without getting a notifications from the pull down status bar. I prefer this method on some of my app notifications...
  24. MrMatthew

    Notification Settings

    My Galaxy S7 just got the update to Oreo. I find myself having to re-learn the settings and learn "what's new." Before rhe update, I was able to get app icon badges with a numbers without getting a notifications from the pull down status bar. I prefer this method on some of my app notifications...
  25. MrMatthew

    Magnification Window

    I have a Galaxy S7 that was recently updated to Oreo, Android version 8.0. Before the update, long-press selected text. But now when I long press, it's popping up with a magnifying glass rectangle window instead. It seems to do it when highlighting hyperlinks. I've checked my settings and...