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    New Android 11 phone, "Limited connection" WIFI

    I just bought a TCL Alcatel A3 Tracfone, running Android 11, to replace the A2 I bought last year, running Android 10. I have not yet activated the service (current service does not end until 2/2023) but have been trying to go to the Play Store to add some apps, using my home WIFI router, which...
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    Simply Walking app dropping GPS

    Android 10. Been using Simply Walking for a few years on several phones, now on a TCL A507DL. Used to just turn on app, turn off screen & walk, app worked as it should, tracking my walk. Now app seems to disconnect from GPS when screen is turned off. Timer runs, but distance stops at about 0.2...
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    Blocking calls by 1st 6 digits of numbers

    Android 10. I have had this Tracfone # for about 10 years. I am continually getting junk calls from numbers with the same 1st 6 digits as my number (Say mine is "222-456-XXXX, I keep getting the calls from other "222-456-etc." numbers.) Posts have said you can go into the block settings & select...
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    OS 10. can't get past "lock screen"

    For some reason, this model was not in the message post drop down list. ACL A2 Tracfone, Android 10. Just got this phone, can't figure out how to get past the initial/can't DO ANYTHING/"lock screen." Please see pic. My current phone is a Motorola running 8.1. Opens with a screen showing the...
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    What is this icon/how to turn OFF

    Motorola e5 tracfone. Just noticed an icon in the info bar at the top of the screen, NO IDEA WHAT IT IS. It's just to the left of the mobile data icon, and looks like a vertical rectangle with a zig zag line on each side. What is this & how do I kill it? The icon doesn't respond to a tap or...
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    APKCombo

    I recently found this site which allows you search for .APK's by name or category, then DL them directly using a PC, instead of having to "log in" to Play, etc with your phone. You then copy the file to your phone & run/install it. Saves on phone data usage. https://apkcombo.com/category/
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    Best call blocker?

    I have a decent Samsung Tracfone running 6.0.1. I've tried several call blockers, none seem to work very well. I am especially interested in blocking "update" messages from 24719. Had one that seemed to work, but I accidentally deleted it & I can't remember which one of the THOUSANDS on Play it...
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    Volume issue running GPS & MP3 player together

    Recently got a car with bluetooth connection into the car's media center (2019 Kia Forte). Love having the audio from the player (Musicolet) and GPS (HERE WeGo) playing through the car's stereo. Only issue; when I have the music set at the volume I like, the GPS driving instructions are WAY too...
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    Best Anfroid redialer?

    I have to make a call Friday to a local number to "get in line" for a service they offer. Tons of people will be calling, and you have to keep redialing until you get through. Not sure if the number will ring busy, or give a "Please try again" message. Can anyone suggest a good auto-redialer...
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    Best app to run Android apps on a PC?

    Been thinking of checking out a couple Android dating apps, like "Bumble" & "Coffee meets bagel" (who NAMES this stuff, I mean, "Coffee meets DONUT, maybe... ;-) but I'd rather run them off my win7 PC. What's the best way to do that? I've read "Bluestacks" is decent, any tips? TIA
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    MP3 player that remembers audio file stop point?

    I listen to a lot of long audio files, like audio books, long news programs, etc. Used to have a SansaClip mp3 player which would automatically begin playing any file you selected at the point where you last were listening to that file. So if you're 48 minutes into a 2 hour file when you...
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    Looking for audio player with basic features

    I'd like to find an audio player app which works like my tiny Sandisk player did: 1) Allows me to go into files, click a tune, plays that tune, then randomly plays one of my other 1500 tunes, and continues with that until I stop it. So many just play that 1st tune, then stop. Also, a lot of...
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    List of best apps?

    I've had 3 Android phones, just got a new one, running 6.0.1. I'd like to add some basic apps, but most seem to be crammed with unnecessary access to things like my pics, etc., advertising, etc. The "Play Store" and the ratings there don't seem to care about this, surprise surprise. Is there...
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    Setup Galaxy J3 Luna Pro w/o Internet connection?

    I just bought a Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro Tracfone running Android 6/Marshmallow. I've been using Tracfone for years, mostly LG's (Android "Lollipop", who NAMES this junk..? ;-) , this is my 1st Samsung. Let's hope the battery doesn't explode (wasn't that Samsung?) Anyway, turning the thing...
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    HERE GPS troubles/Best GPS app?

    I recently replaced my LG l22C (3G) with an LG L33L (4G). Both run Android 5.0.1, and appear to be identical, aside from the 4G. I had been running HERE 2.0.10594 8.30.63.105 on the older phone. Worked great, easily got addresses I spoke into it (didn't have to type), quickly connected to the...
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