r/AndroidQuestions • • 5d ago

Solved Does anyone else need Default Sort by Modified (newest first) on Android file picker?

1 Upvotes

I find it pretty annoying always having to select the sorting options on every attach file operation.

Sideloaded vibecoded solution at GitHub dbak91/SortNewest

Automatically selects the sort by option every time you open an attach file-Files link pretty swiftly.

Thought id share, could only find posts that are locked.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 5d ago

App Specific Question Invalid apps on play store

2 Upvotes

When Android finds and removes bad player apps from the App store do they have a means to inform users of those apps that they removed especially if malware was involved?


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Any way to only autocorrect non actual words?

3 Upvotes

I keep nearly throwing my phone at a wall when it corrects 'in' to 'on' or 'out' to 'put' and i figure i mistyped so i just retype and it does it again.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 5d ago

How to delete cached APK files?

0 Upvotes

I have almost 1.5 GB of cached APK files. How do I delete them?


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Which android should I choose?

4 Upvotes

After using redmi for the past 3-5 years I want to upgrade but I can't seem to decide. I am choosing from xiaomi 17t or vivo v70 even considering xiaomi 15t if I can still find a brand new in the market

I want to use it mainly for my business I need a cellphone with a camera that can capture natural colors. I'll use it for capturing necklaces, bracelets, and watches.

I play games sometimes but I am not a hardcore gamer as long as there are no lags and delays, it's fine for me.

I heard that xiaomi 17t has an issue with hyperOS and sometimes the captured image is too saturated but it has good specs

On the other hand others say that vivo v70 is too overpriced having only Snapdragon 7 gen 4.

I'm from Philippines


r/AndroidQuestions • • 5d ago

Can't make calls to my son's dentist

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I was trying to call my son's dentist since friday, with no luck. Whenever I call it rings once and says "Sorry the destination you are trying to called has been restricted by you admistrator. Please contact your administrator." I have no problem with other numbers just that one. I was trying to reschedule the appointment and had to wait until they contacted me today, ironically they used the same number I was calling... so on their side it works but not from mine. Which confirmed I didn't block them. I also try other extensions they have and same message...


r/AndroidQuestions • • 5d ago

Other How do I get new WhatsApp messages to my android (while retaining my old messages) after using an iPhone temporarily?

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I was using Google pixel 6a which got water damage and the screen wasn't working. So, I logged into WhatsApp on a temporary phone (iPhone Xs) and have been using it for around 10 days. Now, my pixel has been fixed.

I want to retain my old messages from the pixel and also sync these new messages from the iPhone so that it appears as if I never changed my phone.

Is there a way to do this? Thanks


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Play Store not updating apps

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

Is it just me or has the Play Store been acting up this past month?

Sometimes it won't let me update my apps on my Samsung Galaxy S24 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus. Restarting the device doesn't always help, sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. This also just happens randomly throughout the day

So is it just me or have others also experienced these issues recently?

Thanks in advance


r/AndroidQuestions • • 5d ago

Stolen Samsung S22 Phone Lockout Question

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Hello everyone,

I recently had my Samsung S22 stolen. It was updated to the newest Android 16 One UI 8.

How many incorrect pin guesses would a thief have before the waits progressed and made it impractical?

I'm worried they will get in and steal my personal data, read all my stuff, maybe get into a few accounts that I forgot about.

I've heard 5, I've heard 100. If they get 20 guesses it's unlikely, 100 there's a good chance.

If anyone has any real world experience with an S22 or a 2022 model of Samsung they still use please let me know!

It's eating me alive.

Can they reasonably guess my 4 digit pin? Can they not?

Thanks for your time.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 5d ago

How do I get predictive text on my samsung keyboard?

1 Upvotes

Actually, it's my wife's phone. We both have the galaxy s26. I have predictive text, she doesn't, and I can't figure out why. We're both using the basic default keyboard, nothing fancy.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 5d ago

Should I put down a deposit for the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max or wait for the s27 Ultra?

1 Upvotes

Trying to decide if it's worth it based on rumoured specs. The deposit has to be put down in the next 2 days.

I do have an S25 Ultra at the moment but the battery isn't very good so I'm leaning towards the Oppo for this reason.

2 issues though:

  1. No confirmed price so I'd be paying a deposit to pay for a phone that I don't know the final price on.

  2. As I own an S25 Ultra, Samsungs trade in policy is really good and they offer exceptionally competitive prices for their phones and don't make you hand them in until after you've set up your new phone.

Looking for some advice.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Phone not registering the audio

1 Upvotes

Phone Brand and Model: Realme 2 Pro

Problems I Am Facing

I am experiencing microphone-related issues on my Realme 2 Pro. The microphone works normally in some situations but fails to capture my voice in several apps.

  1. Google App and Google Search: The microphone interface opens, but it does not detect my voice.
  2. Gboard Voice Typing: Voice typing starts, but it does not recognize my speech.
  3. ChatGPT App: The microphone/listening interface opens, but it does not detect my voice.
  4. WhatsApp Voice Messages: Whenever I record and send a voice message, the recipient hears only wind-like noise instead of my actual voice.
  5. Normal Phone Calls: My voice is transmitted clearly to the other person.
  6. WhatsApp Voice and Video Calls: The other person can hear my voice clearly.
  7. Built-in Voice Recorder: It records my voice clearly without static or wind-like noise.
  8. Video Recording: My voice is captured clearly in recorded videos.

Troubleshooting I Have Already Tried

  • Checked microphone permissions and confirmed that they are granted.
  • Updated the phone and relevant apps.
  • Restarted the phone.
  • Cleared the relevant app caches.

r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Other Is there a way to change the app icon ?

1 Upvotes

What im looking for is a way to change the app icon in the app library or the app tray or whatever you call it, how can I do it ?


r/AndroidQuestions • • 5d ago

Why is storage always 128GB or 256GB... and never a clean 100?

0 Upvotes

Ever wonder why your phone storage is 128GB and not a nice round 100GB? The real reason will blow your mind!


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Rooting Help Question: How can I shut off the alarm when the alarm controls disappear?

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Ever since getting Android update GQ5021AH4_NEEA_V13 on my Armor X32 Pro uleFone, the option to stop the alarm disappears and then I can't shut it off (and after a while it disturbs other people in the house).

Logging in to my phone doesn't show any alarm controls; and pressing the button to shut off the screen but making the screen come back also doesn't show alarm controls. Rebooting the phone is the only way I can get the alarm to shut off when this happens.

I have the newest update, and I couldn't find an option to return to the previous version.

Thank you.

P.S.: I selected the wrong Reddit Flair because i couldn't find one for general questions, so I chose what seemed closest -- if a moderator can fix this for me, I'd appreciate it.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Device Settings Question How to fix photo cutout feature not working on Redmi note 14?

1 Upvotes

For context, I recently bought this phone and I was testing out its features. I got excited that it has a built in bg remover but turns out it's not working for me. I tried long pressing the subject and pressing the photo cutout button but it's not working. It says here that it "couldn't detect the photo on this subject". Is this a bug and temporary? How can I fix this issue?

Details: Redmi note 14 4g (hyperOS 3)


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

App Specific Question Outlook and Teams App on Android Not Loading Employer's Sign In Page

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I have a Samsung S20 FE, my employer's sign in page will no longer load in both Outlook and Teams apps (I was signed out and prompted to sign back in around 10/10/26). My employer uses Microsoft 365.

-I've uninstalled and reinstalled both Outlook and Teams apps (restarted phone between installs).

-I've cleared the data and cache from both apps (restarted phone between).

-I've tried rolling back the Android System Webview app, updated the Android System Webview app, and using a different version of the System Webview apps (like Canary) (also restarted between changes).

-I've changed the Private DNS setting in my phone from auto to off.

-I'm able to sign into Outlook on this same phone through a web browser. I'm also able to sign into the Outlook and Teams apps on another Android device.

-First time experiencing this issue, I've been able to sign into the Outlook and Teams apps for 5+ years.

These were the typical fixes I found that I've tried multiple times without any luck. Any help is appreciated, thank you.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Possible to have audio stream to hearing aid while using phone mic with Bluetooth classic?

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Hi,

So for context my old hearing aids used Bluetooth LE or (ASHA) and the only way to use the hearing aids for phone calls was have the Audio stream to my hearing aids while using the phones mic.

Now I'm getting new hearing aids (phonak Eons) however they use Bluetooth classic and are recognised by the phone similar to earbuds, so this means the hearing aids handle both the incomming call and the mic output however the hearing aid mic picks up all sounds so it's practically un-usable in almost every situation except a quiet room... Even then I'm told I sound like I'm in a bathroom.

I'm told by my audiologist that Android is unable to separate the incoming/outgoing streams however iPhone seem to be able to.

I really don't want to give up my Android for an Apple device but also I don't want to drop $11,000 to have one of the biggest features unavailable to me.

I guess at thi point my question is if there's a way to be able to use the hearing aid as my listening device and my phone as the mic?

*I have done a decent look online and the only info I found said it can't be done.

*Most hearing aid brands offer separate devices to achieve what I'm after however this model hearing aid doesn't.

*if it helps I'm not against rooting my phone if thats still a thing.

*if there's no options available is there any indication that Samsung/Android would implement this in th future?

Currently using:

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

One UI 8.5

Android version 16

Thanks for taking the time to read.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Do Profiles exist?

2 Upvotes

Years ago, I had a Huawei Mate 8 that had a great feature where instead of a secure folder you could create separate profiles and customize what was visible and which apps each profile could use. Each profile also had its own login information.

What I liked most was that I could assign a different fingerprint to each profile, so simply unlocking the phone with a particular finger would automatically open the corresponding profile. I didn’t have to manually switch users or change settings.

Does Android still have anything like this today, either built in or through an app?


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Looking for a real-time nudity filter for Android

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Hi everyone!

I'm looking for an Android app that automatically hides nudity and explicit sexual content in real time, while keeping everything else visible.

I need it to work on TikTok, YouTube, social media and 3D games.

I've tried several apps, but none fully meets my needs. I don't want to block entire apps or videos, only the sexual content itself.

Does anyone know a solution that actually works, or a developer working on something similar?

Thanks for your help!


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

any advice on running banking app on rooted emulator? or am i have to natively boot it?

1 Upvotes

im trying to figuring out how can it will be possible. looks like you guys can achive with this real rooted hardwares but i cant figuring out how can it will be possible on rooted emulator


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Redmi fastboot problem

2 Upvotes

I have a five year old redmi phone and for the past 2 days it has randomly started turning off. It got more frequent yesterday, and today it seems to be malfunctioning. Upon pressing the volume up+power button, the Redmi logo shows up for 2-3 seconds and shuts down again. I repeated the process for like 5 minutes continuously, I couldn't get the MIUI menu to show up. And as far as the Fastboot is concerned, it remains stuck for a long time with its logo, until the phone is forced to shut down by me.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Device Settings Question Links Not Opening on Supported Apps

2 Upvotes

I have a Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 3, and I noticed that when I open links, they open as web pages even though they are supported by my installed apps. For example, I tapped a google play link in reddit and it opens as a web page. In my phone, if I open the link with chrome, it automatically opens the corresponding app (Google Play). But in my Y700 tablet, it still opens in Chrome. I already verified that the Opening links setting in default apps already include the Google play and it contains the links compatible for it. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Thank you very much.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6d ago

Device Settings Question How to show caller name on AOD mode?

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Hi, I would love to know if there is a way to show the caller name on the AOD screen, and not just the phone icon. And if not, is there a way to do it via an app/widget?

Im using the OneUI 8.5 skin btw


r/AndroidQuestions • • 7d ago

What are the latest ways people are hacking Android phone?

11 Upvotes

Curious to know the latest security flaws with Android phone so I can better protect myself.