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  1. Pedro Vera

    Help Google Home Hub always says 'Something went wrong'

    I am having problems with my Google Home Hub. It almost always says 'Something went wrong. Try again in a few seconds'. How to fix this? I get this when I say 'Hello Google' secondary problem: I have had the Hub for some years. I am not sure if it is a Home Hub or a Nest Hub (a newer...
  2. Pedro Vera

    "Message not sent: too large"

    I am helping somebody... Using the normal Messages app, She tried to send a GIF file with a Christmas greeting. The file size is 733 KB. But she gets a 'Message not sent: too large' message when sending to particular contacts. It works for some other contacts. What causes this problem...
  3. Pedro Vera

    pictures are grayed out - cannot attach to Messages

    I have two almost identical phones: 1. Android 11, build RZBS31.Q2-143-27-7 (does not allow attach pictures, described below) 2. Android 11, build RZBS31.Q2-143-27-4 (does allow attach pictures) The problem phone also has more recent "Android security update", "Google Play system update" and...
  4. Pedro Vera

    Help file transfer on Android 10

    My phone automatically updated to a new version: Android 10. Whoot! But of course it has changed. When I connect to Windows PC via USB, I cannot get the phone mounted as a file system on Windows. I followed the directions found elsewhere: Open Settings. Tap About Phone. Scroll down to...
  5. Pedro Vera

    Help went with cheap smartwatch

    It was sort of the testing of the pool water by putting in my big toe. I bought a cheap smartwatch on ebay...
  6. Pedro Vera

    bluetooth - incorrect PIN

    I bought an inexpensive bluetooth speaker. Whoot! When I try to pair with an older tablet (android 4.4.2), I get this message on the tablet: "Couldn't pair with 14:15:EF:56:28:2A because of an incorrect PIN or passkey." What does it mean? Is there a way to fix this? There are no controls...
  7. Pedro Vera

    configure to be bluetooth receiver?

    I have an old android tablet that I have connected to an old soundbar via audio cable. Is there a way to configure the tablet to be a bluetooth receiver? so that I can play music from my phone. How to do?
  8. Pedro Vera

    how to prevent a notification

    Sorry, I am not sure I am using the right terminology... When I type my email id on Chrome browser on Windows, my email id comes up along with a list of matching suggestions. Also in the list is some European soccer team. My email id shares some of the same characters as that team's name...
  9. Pedro Vera

    Help Am I connected to the wifi?

    I think it used to work differently several weeks ago, so I wonder if it is working correctly. I go to settings -> wi-fi and see a list of wi-fi networks. My home wifi shows "Secured with WPA2 (WPS available)". Also some of other nearby wifi show the same status. I select my home wifi...
  10. Pedro Vera

    messaging app unread count will not reset

    The unread count will not reset for a specific thread. That is, the Messaging icon shows a '1' even though I have read the message numerous times. How can I reset that value? Some background: I was vacationing in Taiwan and this particular message came while I was on my flight returning to...
  11. Pedro Vera

    how to reinstall an app?

    This seems like a bug to me... I took a new phone to Europe. Verizon recommended to remove the SIM card to avoid roaming charges, so I did. The hotel had free wireless, but each day, you have to enter your last name and room number in a webpage. Here is the bug... while typing in my name...
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