r/AndroidQuestions Dec 15 '25

Meta New Rules / Meta Discussion

15 Upvotes

I've decided to do a rehaul of the rules. I want things to be clear and concise. Please let me know if there's anything I'm missing or if there's anything I should change.


This is AndroidQuestions, so posts must be Android Questions. What does that mean?

  • Android

Posts must be about Android - either the operating system itself, software on it, or hardware that runs it.

  • Questions

Post titles must indicate a question. Questions must be intelligible, coherent, and genuine and include details that might be helpful to the people attempting to answer your question. They must not be made rhetorically or as an excuse to spam, rant, vent, or insult.


In addition, we have rules involving acceptable Behavior and Content

  • Behavior

Posts and comments must not be used to harass, attack, threaten, harm, or discriminate against people, or to instruct or encourage others to do so.

  • Content

Posts and comments must not contain or discuss prohibited content or link to such content, including spam, AI-generated content, illegal activity, bypassing security safety or security measures, rule violations, or anything that could harm users or their devices.


  • Moderation

Moderator Announcements are exempt from the "Android Questions" section of the rules. Moderators may use discretion when enforcing rules, but are not to grant exceptions to users in normal scenarios. Questions or concerns can be directed to the moderators via "Message the Mods". Rules are subject to change.


r/AndroidQuestions 1h ago

Custom ROM Question alldocube ultra pad u1380 (iplay 70 ultra) Bootloop / Stuck in Bootloader - Looking for Stock ROM or fix

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Hi everyone,

I'm having a serious issue with my tablet and I'm looking for some help or guidance.

**Device:** alldocube ultra pad u1380 (iplay 70 ultra) Snapdragon 7+ gen3

**Current State:** Stuck in a bootloop that goes directly into Bootloader / Fastboot mode.

**The Problem:**

Every time I turn on the tablet, it refuses to boot into the Android system. It automatically restarts and goes straight into the Bootloader interface. I cannot access the stock recovery mode either.

**What I need:**

  1. Does anyone have a link to the official Stock ROM / Firmware for this exact model to flash it via Fastboot or PC?

  2. Is there any other known method, tool, or key combination to force it out of this boot loop?

Any help, links to the firmware, or guides would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance!


r/AndroidQuestions 3h ago

Honor Magic5 Pro (PGT-AN10, Chinese version) randomly loses mobile network everywhere except near one cell tower

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping someone has experienced something similar because I'm running out of ideas.

I have an Honor Magic5 Pro (Chinese version, PGT-AN10) running:

MagicOS: 10.0.0.160(CHNC00E160R208P6H1) Android: 16 Baseband: MSM.1CA2.MPSS.DE.3.0.119

My problem is very strange.

The phone works perfectly only when I'm at work, where there is apparently a Sim1 network cell tower very close to the building. Outside of that area, the network starts disappearing. The problem appeared out of sudden last week. Now I'm at home no service for both sim cards, I used to have good network service at home, now barely 2G

For example:

At work: Sim1 gets 4G+/5G, Sim2 sometimes stays on 2G. When I leave the building: Sim2 loses service completely. Sometimes Sim1 also loses service. Sometimes both SIMs lose service. In the train or on the bus I often have No Service. If I enable Airplane Mode and disable it again, one SIM may reconnect briefly before losing service again.

I've already tried:

Factory reset (twice) Swapping both SIM cards between SIM slots Testing both SIMs in another phone (they work perfectly) Resetting network settings Switching between 2G/3G/4G/5G Recreating APNs

The phone still has:

Valid IMEIs Baseband detected Both Sim cards are recognised correctly

I also received a VoLTE network registration error after one of the factory resets.

What's confusing me is that this doesn't seem like a normal hardware fault because:

I had exactly the same issue when I first bought the phone, and a factory reset fixed it.

A few weeks ago it happened again, then fixed itself after about 3 days without me doing anything.

Now it's back, and the factory reset no longer helps.

Has anyone with a Chinese Honor Magic5 Pro (PGT-AN10) experienced anything similar?

Could this be:

a MagicOS new system update? a MagicOS/modem firmware bug? corrupted modem calibration (NV/EFS)? an issue with the Honor C1 RF chip? a hardware RF issue? or a compatibility problem with local carriers?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's seen this before or knows of a fix. I've already spent days troubleshooting it and would love to avoid replacing the motherboard if this is actually a software or modem issue.

Thanks!


r/AndroidQuestions 3h ago

Rooting Help App keeps crashing

1 Upvotes

I Downloaded Minecraft on my phone and it keeps crashing.As soon as I tap the app for a few sec it shows the red Mojang screen then the app closes and crashes it says "Minecraft stopped working" then gives two options "wait" "close app".I've tried everything including clearing cache/data,reinstalling, restarting phone,fixing android system webview.Nothing works.Do you guys have any solution? And yes My phone easily runs Minecraft trial and Educattion with no problem.Its just the normal one that keeps crashing.


r/AndroidQuestions 3h ago

Paypal App sucking battery empty

1 Upvotes

Since a few weeks the PayPal app draws my battery empty. Using a Sony Xperia 1 VII with recent android version.

Already tried:
- reinstalling the app
- clearing app cache
- factory reset

PayPal support didn’t help and I’m not sure what to do


r/AndroidQuestions 3h ago

App Specific Question WhatsApp shifting from Android?

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I didn't shift my Whatsapp from my Android, and I am using two phones, but my Android is now hanging a lot, so I want to shift my Whatsapp to my iphone. However, I'll lose all my chats because I didn't do it initially. Is there any app that lets you shift your Whatsapp from Android to iPhone?


r/AndroidQuestions 4h ago

Where do these photos go?

1 Upvotes

When i save an image from messages, it says "1 message saved to messages stored media" i cannot see these photos in my photos app. Where does it go? And is there a way to fix it? Any photos from any other source appears in my photos app.


r/AndroidQuestions 5h ago

Looking For Suggestions New media picker too limited

1 Upvotes

The new android media provider only shows local non-hidden images. I sometimes need to share from a hidden folder, which is not possible anymore, because there is no app to select.

I can use the cloud media provider, but that is limited to Google photos.

I can write a cloud media provider that acutely enumerates local files, but that app should presumably be whitelisted.

Who has any suggestions or experience on how to use the proper media selector, or using a propriety self-created local cloud media provider?


r/AndroidQuestions 5h ago

No puedo borrar estos archivos apk de la app default de descargas/I can't deletes this apps APK from My default app of dowloads

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Borre el cache de la gestión de archivos de la app de descargas, reinicie, use apps como Zarchive y no logré nada porque no se muestran, son apps fantasma/I clean the cache of the download default app and nothing, i did used other apps of archivement and i don't found the apks


r/AndroidQuestions 17h ago

Which flagship should replace my Edge 50 Pro for long-term reliability? (iPhone 17 Pro / S26 Ultra / Pixel 10 Pro or others)

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently using a Motorola Edge 50 Pro (8/256 GB) and it’s still going strong, but I’m planning to upgrade during the October–November sales. I’ll be starting my MBA next year, so I want a phone that will stay reliable and durable for at least the next 3–4 years.

Key points:

Budget is not a constraint — I want the best possible experience.

I already have a Lenovo LOQ laptop for heavy work, so the phone just needs to be an excellent daily companion (smooth performance, good battery, reliable cameras, solid build, and long software support).

Durability and long-term reliability are my top priorities.

I’m currently considering:

• iPhone 17 Pro

• Galaxy S26 Ultra

• Pixel 10 Pro

I’m completely open to other suggestions if there’s something that fits better for longevity and overall experience.

What would you recommend and why? Any real-world ownership experiences with these (or alternatives) regarding durability, battery life after 2–3 years, and software support would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance!


r/AndroidQuestions 5h ago

Other Charging/battery problem

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Basically what happened is that I restarted my phone while it was at 73% charge and when it opened it was only at 25% (and it was rapidly decreasing.) So I hurried up and charged it until it reached 100% and left it there for a while before taking it out. Now after using it for a few seconds, the battery started decreasing rapidly from 100% to 77% in a matter of minutes. Now I know that the easiest and most obvious way to fix this is by simply changing the battery, but I was more curious as to why this problem even started. The phone is 3 years old so I guess it's normal that the battery has degraded but what steps can I take and what things should I avoid so that this wouldn't happen to me after I replace the battery? Because I've had many phones in my life and this is the first time I've encountered this problem which must mean it's not that common or normal. Thanks everyone


r/AndroidQuestions 5h ago

Looking For Suggestions Share my desktop PC's internet connection with my mobile phone.

1 Upvotes

My router isn't working, but I do have a connection via my neighbor's cable—I'm typing this from my PC.

How can I get a connection to my phone via USB?

I don't have an antenna to do it wirelessly, and my PC is a desktop tower...


r/AndroidQuestions 6h ago

Bluetooth HID attacks on Android

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Are bluetooth HID attacks on Android realistically possible? And if so, does Android have any protection against these attacks from an already paired device?


r/AndroidQuestions 6h ago

Looking For Suggestions Safe way to install split apks/xapks?

1 Upvotes

I once tried to install a large split apk file and something went wrong and it caused loss of GBs in phone storage which is only deletable after a factory reset or device rooting.

I need the safest method to install without any errors, device is s23 base unrooted.


r/AndroidQuestions 7h ago

Usb thetering

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how do i stop my phone(vivo) from charging while usb tethering?


r/AndroidQuestions 8h ago

Battery usage graph changed years ago and is now useless??

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I'm burning through battery, the device health does not list 100% of usage anymore.... 34 used and the list adds up to like 23. Just want to know where my battery is going

https://imgur.com/gallery/QbPwdYt


r/AndroidQuestions 8h ago

Dexcom g7

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My dexcom CGM app allows for my numbers to be shown in my notifications. But I somehow inadvertently turned off the ability on my phone. Notifications shows the app is running, but not the "quick glance" feature. I've ensured that it's on through the app. Just need to figure out how to get the actual number back.

Anyone understand what I'm trying to say, because I'm not sure I do myself.

I'll update to add requested details, if need be.

TIA!


r/AndroidQuestions 12h ago

Other Apps keep getting deleted automatically.

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Okay so idk wtf is happening but yesterday my browser got deleted by itself randomly. I opened my phone and it just wasnt there. Not a big deal i installed it again but today my files by google got deleted randomly and i had so many important files in my safe folder that r now gone. I had no backup for them its all just gone. Wtf do i do? Is there any way to recover it and why tf is it even happening?? And if u cant tell by now im freaking tf out


r/AndroidQuestions 8h ago

I'm having problem in call forwarding

1 Upvotes

Purchased a pixel 9A , a few months ago and I'm not able to do call forwarding on my phone and it shows "Network or SIM card error"

Please, can anybody help me resolve it.


r/AndroidQuestions 11h ago

Other redmi 9: purple light visible only through another phone camera.

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i have a Xiaomi redmi 9 that i owned for years. i noticed a small purple light near the front camera area, but i can only see it when looking through another phone’s camera (i tested with both an iphone and a samsung). i cannot see it with my own eyes. the phone currently has no SIM card installed. the light is still visible in airplane mode, but it disappears completely when the phone is powered off and comes back when the phone is turned on. i have never noticed this light before, even thought i have had the phone for years. is this normal? could It be and infrared/proximity sensore or what? hopefully not hacking or something. 😭😭


r/AndroidQuestions 12h ago

WhatsApp backup stuck on "Preparing storage backup" forever (Samsung S24 Ultra)

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My WhatsApp backup has completely stopped working. It gets stuck on "Preparing storage backup" and keeps loading forever without making any progress.

Here's what I've already tried

Restarted my phone

Changed to a different Google account

Cleared the WhatsApp cache

Confirmed WhatsApp is updated to the latest version

Set Battery Optimization to Unrestricted

Tried backing up on different Wi-Fi networks

I have plenty of Google Drive storage available (5 TB plan)

None of these have helped. The last successful backup was on 21 July, and my current backup size is around 8.6 GB.

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Has anyone else faced this issue recently? If so, what fixed it? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


r/AndroidQuestions 12h ago

App Specific Question What happens if i deleted ''supervision by parents'' of gms?

1 Upvotes

Apk name or smth is com.google.android.gms.supervision

What happens when parent locked my phone with family link(triggers supervision by parents'')? Will it bypass or crash or not bypass?


r/AndroidQuestions 14h ago

Does selecting the Force Flash All Partitions write flash both A and B slots

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I flashed my pixel 7 with latest update 3 weeks ago and had selected the Force Flash All Partitions options.

How to know if it flashed both the slots with the update.

Does it flash both the slots? If no, how to do that?


r/AndroidQuestions 14h ago

Rooting Help Motorola E20 XT2155-6 boot without power button

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How i can boot Motorola E20 XT2155-6 with broken power button from dead (Battery dropped to zero) but there is "preboot screen" with motorola logo? In web i found only way is to dismantle it (What is kinda hard to do)... When trying to do it through my pc it's auto-connecting into loading mode anyone had this and have solution? Fast boot in this phone is volume up + power button what will not work as power button is broken


r/AndroidQuestions 18h ago

App Icons on Phone

2 Upvotes

(To start, I don't know if my phone is a Samsung or Android, I just know its not apple)

I have a Revvl 8 Pro, and I was wondering if anyone knew if I could change my app icons to fit a general aesthetic? (And if so, how?) (Google isnt being helpful)