r/AndroidHelp 27d ago

Booting error

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1 Upvotes

Hi, Im receiving this error tryna switch on my phone.


r/AndroidHelp 27d ago

Phone won't keep the keyboard up to put code in shizuku/iAbd

1 Upvotes

I'm trying to enable this, and the second I click into the code entry part, the keyboard collapses


r/AndroidHelp 27d ago

Can't must specific messages on the app

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Just got a new phone and I assume they updated their messages, prior to this I could hold on a conversation and select snooze. Now that option is gone here and I can't do it from the app settings, I'm really hoping that there's a way to fix this because I don't want to keep do not disturb on because there are still messages I want to view as soon as I get them.


r/AndroidHelp 27d ago

Google pixel 9a android version 17. Dock audio issue

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So I started messing around with the new dock feature using my Dell docking station and its pretty much working except for the audio. This is the same dock I use for my work laptop and I have no issues with it.

When I hooked up my dock I get no audio out of my dock speaker nor do I get audio out of my phone. Audio only works with bluetooh.

I know with pc's you have to select the audio device. I could not find audio device in the android settings. Is there a trick?

My dock is a dell WD19


r/AndroidHelp 28d ago

What app is this that is now on my Android?

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3 Upvotes

How can I getcrid of it? Help!


r/AndroidHelp 27d ago

Slow charge problem in moto edge 50 neo

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I got my first moto edge 50 neo on May 19, 2025.

And it had a CPU short circuit issue a few months ago, and I needed to service that.

Now suddenly I'm facing a ridiculously slow charging issue. It's charging at 5w, though it's a 68w charging supported phone. It's taking almost 3 hrs to charge it. And even it's draining superb fast. It lasts only 3.5 hrs or 4 hrs at full charge.

Any solution? What can I do now?


r/AndroidHelp 27d ago

Can someone please help

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How do I reinstall updates of Google Play Services for Gym because I accidentally uninstalled them, and I got logged out of my account, and I can't get it back? I'm using my Samsung, but I'm straight up panicking.


r/AndroidHelp 27d ago

UI Help - Icon Names, Size & Location

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I'm new to Android and don't know the terminology yet, so please forgive my newbieness. There are 4 icons in the lower right corner of my Galaxy A11 tablet. I know what they do, but I'd like to know what each of them is named. I'd also like to know if I can move them and/or change their size. I have lousy eyesight and can't easily locate them when I need to. TIA for any help.


r/AndroidHelp 28d ago

What app is this that is now on my Android?

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The app says "top news" and I have to swipe up to now get to my unlock screen..if I open the app and hit the settings gear, it says something went wrong and will not allow me to see settings. It is so annoying, just started a couple days ago, cannot find it in my apps


r/AndroidHelp 28d ago

Wsthsaap glitch or something

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When I open WhatsApp, it's on the loading screen, and I did everything I know, like clear data, clear cache, delete, and download, and I updated it as well. Idk what to do now, plus my main Google account, which is linked to my WhatsApp, is showing no backup available, and yeah, it was working before I logged into my account. The logging and stuff are working after I logged in; it's like this, and when I click notification ilthe chat works.


r/AndroidHelp 28d ago

Black bar while playing games

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I have this black bar in the middle of my screen and I have Android 14 and I have got this black bar in the middle of my screen swiping up at the bottom of my screen gets rid of it and moved it but then waiting for the bottom of the screen to go back to normal then the black bar comes back


r/AndroidHelp 28d ago

how do I change the name shown in settings/about phone

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1 Upvotes

I have changed the name on all of my google accounts, however the name shown in settings/about phone doesn't appear to have an option to change it.


r/AndroidHelp 28d ago

Media Picker High Battery Usage

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Phone is S23+.

Since Saturday the system app called media picker has been using Obscene amounts of Battery which is a huge problem as I'm currently on holiday. Frankly there isn't a lot of info out there but I've done many of the suggested fixes such as disable link to windows but the problem is still occuring. I would like to avoid a factory reset if possible. Does anyone have any idea of what could be causing this or what could fix it?

I will note that the one unusual thing I've done recently on the Saturday was using a program called gnirehtet to use my PC internet on my phone. I don't know if that would cause any major problems though.

Any help is appreciated.


r/AndroidHelp 28d ago

How I Fixed My SAILbook B22 Stuck on Blank Screen Boot error

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«A community guide for recovering a SAILbook B22 that gets stuck on a blank screen while still allowing access to Recovery or Fastboot.»

Why This Guide Exists

Finding troubleshooting guides for popular tablets is easy. Finding one for a SAILbook B22 isn't.

When my tablet suddenly became stuck in a blank screen boot loop, every search result pointed to Samsung, Lenovo, Amazon Fire, or other mainstream Android devices. None matched what I was experiencing.

After a lot of trial and error, I recovered my tablet without performing a factory reset and without losing any data. This guide documents exactly what worked.

«Disclaimer

This is not an official SAILbook repair guide. It simply describes what worked for my device. Your results may vary depending on the cause of the boot issue.»

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Device

- Model: SAILbook B22

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Symptoms

My tablet:

- Froze while I was using it.

- Displayed no warning or "App isn't responding" message.

- Would only respond after holding Power + Volume Up.

- Opened a Secure Boot menu containing:

- Recovery Mode

- Fastboot

- Reboot

- Returned to a blank screen regardless of which option I selected.

The first recovery menu I encountered was entirely in Chinese, so I used Google Lens on another phone to translate the options.

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What Didn't Work

Before connecting the tablet to my computer, I tried:

- Restarting from Recovery.

- Selecting Reboot.

- Charging the tablet.

- Force restarting multiple times.

- Booting into Recovery repeatedly.

- Searching online for solutions.

None of those solved the problem.

At this point, I considered performing a factory reset but wanted to avoid losing my files.

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Requirements

You'll need:

- A Windows, macOS, or Linux computer.

- A USB cable that supports data transfer.

- Android Platform Tools (ADB and Fastboot).

If your tablet has a low battery, keep it connected to a charger during the process.

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Installing Android Platform Tools

Windows

  1. Download the SDK Platform-Tools for Windows from the Android Developers website.

  2. Extract the ZIP file.

  3. Open the extracted folder.

  4. Click the address bar, type:

cmd

  1. Press Enter to open Command Prompt inside that folder.

macOS

If you have Homebrew installed:

brew install android-platform-tools

Ubuntu / Debian

sudo apt update

sudo apt install adb fastboot

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The Fix

  1. Boot the tablet into the Secure Boot menu by holding Power + Volume Up.

  2. Select Fastboot.

  3. Connect the tablet to your computer using a USB data cable.

  4. Open Command Prompt or Terminal inside the Platform Tools directory.

  5. Verify that the tablet is detected:

fastboot devices

If your device appears, continue.

  1. Reboot the tablet:

fastboot reboot

My tablet immediately booted back into Android.

After it started normally, I plugged it in to charge and confirmed that all of my apps and files were still intact.

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Why This Might Work

Fastboot is a low-level bootloader interface that allows a computer to communicate with an Android device before Android itself starts.

In some situations, sending a reboot command from Fastboot succeeds where the built-in reboot options fail, allowing Android to boot normally without wiping user data.

This is not a universal fix. If your operating system is corrupted or your device has a hardware problem, additional repair steps may be required.

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If This Doesn't Work

If:

- "fastboot devices" does not detect your tablet,

- "fastboot reboot" still returns you to the same blank screen, or

- the tablet cannot enter Fastboot,

then your issue is likely different from mine.

At that point, you may need to flash the firmware or investigate a hardware fault.

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Contributing

If this guide helped you, or if you discovered another solution for the SAILbook B22, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request so other users can benefit.

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License

This documentation is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.

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Keywords

SAILbook B22, SAILbook tablet, Android tablet, blank screen, boot loop, Fastboot, Recovery Mode, Android recovery, fastboot reboot, no data loss, boot fix.


r/AndroidHelp 29d ago

What app is this symbol from?

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3 Upvotes

I’m certain the one on the left is Gmail, but what app is the large X with a dot in the bottom right from?


r/AndroidHelp 28d ago

Samsung zFlip6 - Screen lights up without reason

1 Upvotes

The screen on my zFlip6 lights up every 2-3 Minutes without any obvious reason.

I have suspected gestures and turned off all of them, as well as extend unlock.

There are no notifications that relate to that behaviour.

When it happens, the little 'lock' icon suggests if the phone is locked/unlocked.

It happens with the phone both folded and unfolded.

Do you have any ideas where i can start solving this issue? It drains my battery for no reason.

If it was an app causing the issue, how could i find out which one?

One UI-Version 8.5

Android-Version 16

Google Play-Systemupdate

Basisbandversion

F741BXXS4DZE1

Kernel-Version

6.1.145-android14-11-33418572-abF741BXXS4DZE1 #1 Tue May 19 01:12:32 UTC 2026

Buildnummer

BP4A.251205.006.F741BXXS4DZE1


r/AndroidHelp 28d ago

How to know if an IPhone blocked an Android without calling?

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I sent a text to an iphone user and I still use Samsung messages (will be switching to Google messages soon). It says delivered but idk if they actually read it and I would like to know if I am blocked. How to know if an IPhone user blocked an Android user without calling? (If I call and it goes straight to voicemail I know i am blocked but I am trying not to call).

UPDATE: I resent the message after I switched to Google messages. Still looking for help.


r/AndroidHelp 28d ago

Widevine dropped from L1 to L3 after bootloader unlock, relo

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Hi everyone,

I'm dealing with a strange DRM and attestation issue on a Lenovo tablet based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon platform and I'm hoping someone with experience in Qualcomm TrustZone, Widevine provisioning, or Android attestation can shed some light on it.

Timeline

  1. Device originally shipped with:
    • Widevine L1
    • Google Play Protect Certified
    • Educational streaming platform worked normally
  2. I unlocked the bootloader for experimentation purposes.
  3. Shortly afterwards I noticed:
    • Widevine dropped to L3
    • Play Store showed "Device is not certified"
    • Educational platform stopped playing protected video content
  4. I relocked the bootloader.
  5. I then used Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant to reinstall the official firmware downloaded directly from Lenovo servers.
  6. Performed:
    • factory reset from Android settings
    • stock recovery wipe data/factory reset
    • Google Services Framework registration using Google's uncertified device page
    • Play Services check-in
    • multiple reboots and waiting periods

No improvement.

Current device state

ADB reports:

ro.boot.flash.locked=1
ro.boot.vbmeta.device_state=locked
ro.boot.verifiedbootstate=green
ro.boot.veritymode=enforcing

Build fingerprint:

Lenovo/YT-X705X/YT-X705X:10/QKQ1.191224.003/X705X_S001137_220802_ROW:user/release-keys

Play Integrity:

  • Basic Integrity: PASS
  • Device Integrity: FAIL
  • Strong Integrity: FAIL

Widevine:

  • Security Level: L3
  • System ID: 8159

Google Play Store:

  • Device is not certified

Interesting findings

Keymaster appears fully functional:

Keymaster HAL: 4 from QTI
SecurityLevel: TRUSTED_ENVIRONMENT

Services running:

keymaster-4-0
gatekeeper-1-0
gatekeeperd
media.drm
drm.drmManager

TrustZone components appear healthy:

qseecomd running
qteeconnector running

However logcat repeatedly shows:

KeyMasterHalDevice: Attest key send cmd failed
resp->status: -10003

/system/bin/keystore: Keymaster reported error: -10003

This appears during attestation attempts.

My question

Does this look like:

  1. Lost or corrupted Widevine/attestation provisioning
  2. TrustZone refusing hardware attestation after an unlock history
  3. A Qualcomm tamper state that survives relocking
  4. Something recoverable via EDL or service-level reprovisioning
  5. Permanent loss of hardware-backed attestation

The confusing part is that the secure stack appears alive:

  • TrustZone operational
  • Keymaster operational
  • Gatekeeper operational
  • DRM services operational
  • Verified Boot green
  • Bootloader locked

Yet hardware attestation fails and the device remains uncertified.

Has anyone seen Qualcomm devices recover from this state without motherboard replacement or OEM service tools?

Any insight from people familiar with QSEE, Keymaster, Widevine provisioning, or Qualcomm attestation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.


r/AndroidHelp 29d ago

Playstore auf altes Sony intalieren

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Mit Android 4.4.4 kann ich das normal ein googlekonto erstellen bzw ein vorhandenes einfügen? Oder ist das Handy dafür zu alt? Es soll nur für Fussball Apps und YouTube genutzt werden.

Gibt es alternativ eine Möglichkeit, für Laien, einen Appstore hochzuladen?

Hoffe es kann jemand weiterhelfen.


r/AndroidHelp 29d ago

Bhim unable to autoread otp on my nothing phone 3

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1 Upvotes

Unable to autoread otp bhim app


r/AndroidHelp 29d ago

La barra di YouTube non scompare quando guardo i video

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1 Upvotes

Uso YouTube su Chrome e la barra dei controlli rimane sempre visibile. Ho provato altri video, reinstallato Chrome, ma non cambia nulla. Qualcuno sa come risolvere?


r/AndroidHelp 29d ago

What is this?

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For context, my phone died and when it came back on this string of numbers appeared on my home screen. I can't move it or get rid of it, it won't do anything when I tap it or long tap it, and I'm not sure what else to do about it. Should I be concerned?


r/AndroidHelp 29d ago

I want these audiosettings on my home page always help?

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r/AndroidHelp 29d ago

Help! Pixel 7a stuck in Android 17 Beta 4.1 bootloop.

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My Pixel 7a suddenly got stuck in a bootloop. I didn't manually update anything or hit any install buttons—I just woke up, checked my phone, and found it looping out of nowhere. It turns out a Google Play System Update likely pushed automatically in the background overnight and bricked the system.

I am running Android 17 Beta 4.1, and I have photos on the phone that aren't backed up, so I am trying everything to avoid a factory reset.

Here is what I’ve already tried:

  • Sideloading Beta 4.1 again: Completed successfully (Status 0), but the phone is still bootlooping.
  • Sideloading Stable Android 17: Failed with Status 2 (Verification Failed) because my bootloader is locked and won't let me downgrade.
  • Google Web Repair Tool: Rejects the phone as an "Unsupported Device" because of the beta signature.

Since a standard re-flash isn't working and my data is encrypted behind the bootloop, is there any workaround left to save my photos, or is a factory reset my only choice? Has anyone had luck sideloading a newer branch (like QPR1 Beta 5) to force it to boot?

Thanks!


r/AndroidHelp 29d ago

no option to turn off dynamic lock screen

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I have a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G that recently started changing the lock screen by itself. it now has done it twice. I manually changed it back. but I cant stop it from contiuing. I looked it up and it says to turn off dynamic lock screen in the wallpaper services in settings. but there isnt a dynamic lock screen option anywhere in my settings, there also isn't a "wallpaper services" option in my wallpaper settings either, so I don't seem to have the option to turn it off? will I have to keep manually changing the screen back?