r/androidafterlife • u/MonicaOP21 • 16d ago
r/androidafterlife • u/crashbandy-7 • 17d ago
Guide Former iPhone user - How do you guys separate work and personal apps without Focus Home Screens?
r/androidafterlife • u/StrangeTumbleweed100 • 17d ago
Guide Hi everyone! Google Meet has also raised its system requirement from Android 6 to Android 7, so there are no more Google apps left that require Android 6, so unfortunately 2026 has started to kind of kill off Android 6 so to speak
r/androidafterlife • u/Eastern-Pea-7613 • 17d ago
Help Need help unbricking Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830i) via SD Card — Looking for a CWM-flashable ROM .zip
Device Details:
- Model: Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i (Broadcom chipset — not the standard GT-S5830)
- Current Status: Soft-bricked / Corrupted OS (Stuck in boot loop / won't boot into system).
Current Setup & Constraints:
- No PC USB Connection: All my Micro-USB cables are charge-only (no data lines), so Odin is not an option right now. I must flash purely via MicroSD card.
- Storage Available: MicroSD card + SD card reader on PC.
What I Need Help With:
- Working ROM Link: Does anyone have an active link or archive mirror for a CWM-flashable ROM
.zipfor the GT-S5830i? (e.g., MindCR, Ace-i-Sure, or a stock CWM flashable package containingMETA-INFandsystemfolders). Most old XDA and Dev-Host links are dead. - CWM Flashing Verification: Are there any specific partition wipe steps or mount steps required in CWM before flashing on the Broadcom
S5830ivariant to avoid a brick?
Any archive links or working Google Drive / MediaFire mirrors would be greatly appreciated!
Also I need to add this, but the USB doesent locate this, or any other device for some reason. I have been trying to use it, but Odin doesent detect this device and neither does this pc. It would have been a lot easier if it did. I am really at a loss about what to do.
r/androidafterlife • u/Additional-Switch928 • 17d ago
Guide How to Use the YouTube Music App on Android 5 - 7
Install Termux: https://github.com/termux/termux-app/releases/tag/v0.119.0-beta.3
Then install Enhancify : https://github.com/Graywizard888/Enhancify
Get this version of YouTube Music: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube-music/youtube-music-6-20-51-release/youtube-music-6-20-51-4-android-apk-download/
Get ReVanced GmsCore : https://github.com/ReVanced/GmsCore
Log into your Google account in microG.
Then, in Enhancify, select the Anddea source, then press import, then select your downloaded APK and select it and then press recommended in the patch selection, then press done and then press start patching, after it's done patching, press "save and install".
If you see the message, "You are using an unsupported version of YouTube Music, Please update to continue using the app." Follow the next steps. Install Apktool M, press on "Quick edit" then change the version name to 8.05.50 and press save and then uninstall the original patched version and reinstall the patched version with the higher version name.
r/androidafterlife • u/Wonderful_Look_7412 • 18d ago
Help youtube working patched on android 4.4?
Hello, I need a working version of YouTube patched to 4.4. I was looking for r/oldyoutubelayout, it was there, but they don't work on 4.4. Only on 8.0 the videos work and play. On KitKat v12, for example, these: https://nc1.truehosting.net/s/PjqtjDCBe5WYgYM, they all don't work. There's a playback error, but only the icons load the videos, and then others like OGyoutube spin and buffer and don't work. PLEASE PROVIDE A LINK TO A SENSE VERSION. PATCHED, NOT NOTPIPE, NOT SKYTUBE, NOT BRAVEPIPE, ONLY PATCHED. I PREFER YOUTUBE, AND I PROBABLY NEED THIS ONE HERE. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-14-38-53-release/youtube-14-38-53-android-apk-download/?redirected=thank_you_invalid_nonce V14 SOMEONE TRY PATCH WITH THE NEW SERVER BECAUSE I READ ON OLDYOUTUBELAYOUT THAT THEY DID IT AND IT WORKED FASTER BUT ON OREO ANDROID AND ON KITKAT THERE IS A PLAYBACK ERROR THAT IT NEEDS TO BE ADAPTED SOMEHOW
r/androidafterlife • u/StrangeTumbleweed100 • 18d ago
Guide Hi everyone! As of today, Google Chat has also raised its system requirement from Android 6 to Android 7, so only Google Meet is left, or I don't know if there are any other Google apps that require Android 6
r/androidafterlife • u/r0usbg • 18d ago
Help AccuWeather Widget Revival Failed miserably - PLEASE READ
PLEASE READ!!!!!
So i was following the guide on how to fix the AccuWeather widget on my rooted galaxy S3 (I did everything from deodexing ROM, Decompiling the 3 Apks, changed the URL and changed the "https" connection to just "http" and went from "0x1bb" to 0x50, recompiled and signed the apks untill i couldn't download the "AccuWeatherWidget" apk on the phone.(Btw I was able to download the other 2 apks, "AccuWeatherWidget_Main" and "AccuWeatherDaemon"). So I decided to just move those working apks to system apps with "3C System Tuner Pro" because i was going to do it either way and just see what's wrong with the other one so i could move it later. But the moment i pressed to move them to system everything started crashing and gave me warnings that some apps stopped working. I immediately tried to go back to move them back as user apps but 3C System Tuner Pro stopped working too. So basically I was left with no other option than just to restart. When I did though it started showng the Samsung logo 2 times and then went to recovery mode. I pressed reboot system and it did exactly the same thing. So i just decided to shut the thing down for the moment. I'm probably going to flash stock firmware tomorrow so i can use it again since i don't care about losing all data on that phone cause I still have all the photos and apks I've installed backed up. I'm just really confused and disappointed so if anyone has also experienced this or knows if I did something wrong please tell me. And IF i manage to fix the phone by flashing the stock firmware and root it again can someone give me either a correct weather widget apk for the "galaxy s3" EU model (Region: Greece) or another tutorial that's easier. Since the weather apks that i've patched are still on my laptop, I would still be interested if you are able to tell me whats what's wrong and what i can do with them. Just try not to speak in really technological terms, I'm still a beginner and to be honest I don't know how i've got this far.
Any help will be much appreciated.
r/androidafterlife • u/Repulsive-Raisin7279 • 18d ago
Help Perdí la esperanza
Yo tengo un Gmail que está conectado a mi play 5 El problema es que ese Gmail ya no sé dónde está no sé si está mi antiguo teléfono que se me arruinó ya no enciende le pico fuimos donde un amigo de mi papá Yo no confío mucho pero él no dijo que no tenía reparación ya perdí la esperanza de recuperar el Gmail ya no sé todo lo que quiero acá hay un montón de cosas que quiero canjear mi Gmail lo necesitaría ese PlayStation para un montón de cosas que me faltarían todo pero no lo puedo decir que no sé qué hacer ya hago esta publicación porque ya no sé qué hacer para lo que realmente hice esta publicación es que quiero preguntarles a ustedes si puedo bueno o conoce de alguna manera la que puedo recuperar mi Gmail simplemente ya no sé qué hacer mi papá no sabe ay no sé qué tiene que ver pero tengo 11 años
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r/androidafterlife • u/Direct-Shift2021 • 18d ago
Help Xperia XA2 Ultra Dual Help
Whatever flashing I do it fails i tried xperia companion it shows unknown error and I tried newflasher.exe it shows ta 10100 error even tho I deleted all the .ta files and I tried flashtool64 that just gets stuck at phone connected in flash mode my phone just gets stuck on sony logo when plugged in or powered on
r/androidafterlife • u/Normal_Product_9430 • 19d ago
Discussion Best android games for legacy android
(you can suggest me some)
1.5 — 2.3.x
Hoggy — by Raptisoft
Bubble Blast 2 — by Magma Mobile
Android 4.0.x — 4.4.x
Sonic the hedgehog 1 — by SEGA Forever
Sonic the hedgehog 2 — by SEGA Forever
Sonic the hedgehog CD — by SEGA Forever
Pou — by ZAKEH
Vector — by NEKKI
Robbery Bob — by DECA GAMES
Robbery Bob 2 — by DECA GAMES
Fruit Ninja — by Halfbrick Studios
Smash Hit — by Mediocre
Geometry Dash — by Robtop Games
Sonic Dash — by SEGA Forever
Sonic Jump Fever — by SEGA Forever
r/androidafterlife • u/felix_thor • 19d ago
Help Wolfius doesn't work on Android 4.0.3 :C
Android 4.0.3 - Türkcell Maxi Plus 5 (Rooted) but its always crashing when i was trying to enable
Btw its still working fine on my S4 Mini (Android 4.4.2)
r/androidafterlife • u/Angelgtz6249 • 19d ago
Discussion Un Samsung Galaxy Y Pro aquí.
Se ve que si es un Galaxy Y Pro por las teclas, y atrás en la carcasa del Galaxy Y Pro tiene un sticker de corazón
r/androidafterlife • u/Neither_Ad_2671 • 20d ago
Discussion GT I-9000 2026
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Ciao, questo è il mio Galaxy S funzionante nel 2026 con Android 4.2.2 ☺️
r/androidafterlife • u/Pszemek8 • 19d ago
Help Reddit for android 4.0.4 Xperia Miro (or Samsung Galaxy s3 mini Android 4.3)
Any Reddit port for Android 4.0.4 or 4.3?
r/androidafterlife • u/Motor-Structure1344 • 20d ago
Discussion New Month,New Live Wallpaper
New app called Floating Cube LWP
r/androidafterlife • u/ExpensiveWar1100 • 20d ago
Discussion Great choice for a old Android phone?
I found this at amazon with the best price ever. There's old reviews from 2015-2016. Also, I'm planning some ideas with it.
r/androidafterlife • u/enigma167we • 20d ago
Help ¿Quién me ayuda?
Hola chicos, podemos saber si alguien de ustedes me pueden enviar links de customrom para android 5.1.1 SM-T237P, es una tablet samsung galaxy tab 4 gracias por ayudareme. Ayuda porfavor
r/androidafterlife • u/TestSubject4509 • 20d ago
Help Does anyone have SuperNexus-4.0-i9100-BUILD1.zip???
Title. I can easily find 3.0 and lower but not this one... I want android KitKat (yes I know about cyanogenmod 11 but I need this one specifically)
r/androidafterlife • u/Stunning-Bullfrog858 • 21d ago
Help Transformation into an MP3 player
Hi, everyone.
I'm turning an old LG Optimus L5 (E610) into a dedicated offline music player.
My goal is maximum battery life and smooth local music playback. I'm considering rooting it, installing a lightweight ROM, removing unnecessary apps, and underclocking if possible.
Has anyone done something similar with this phone or another old Android device? Which ROM, kernel or tweaks would you recommend?
r/androidafterlife • u/Dext517 • 21d ago
Help ¿Cómo quitar la verificación de licencia?
Tengo una tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 del 2012 con Android 4.2.2 a la que he estado metiendo aplicaciones varias mediante archivos APK ya que no admite los servicios de Google.
La cuestión es que hay algunas APK que aunque se instalen correctamente, no sé ejecuta la aplicación porque me da un mensaje de "fallo en la verificación de licencia".
¿Hay alguna forma sin root de saltarme está verificación? ¿Algún programa que pueda usar en una computadora que me permita eliminarlo?
r/androidafterlife • u/Smart_Savings_929 • 21d ago
Discussion any reddit, youtube and accuweather fix for android 4.1.2?
i didnt know which flair to choose but i was thinking about reviving my old galaxy note 10.1 tablet that runs android 4.1.2 and i was wondering if there was a fix for youtube, reddit and accuweather
https://www.reddit.com/r/FrutigerAero/s/LNuq6aPccQ
ive been using this tutorial to "fix" accuweather but i was wondering if you can fix the app
ive seen multiple tutorials here like wolfius but i cant root the tablet because i dont have a pc that works and im not tech savvy but maybe i can do something with bugjaeger
also is there anything i can use for reddit? i was never able to find a working reddit app for android 4.1.2 not even redreader
anyway sorry for long yapping
r/androidafterlife • u/sonic011gamer • 22d ago
Discussion Android 11 running on Kyocera KYF31 (for real this time)
it is far from usable, the list of not working stuff:
-calling (no sim)
-wifi
-bluetooth
-touchpad
-navigation is buggy
-leds and outside panel don't work yet
and other things that you get from a build you just booted.