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"Allow USB debugging" keeps on popping up
We are doing automation testing on mobile devices with Appium, but the testing fails because of the popup 'Allow USB debugging?' even though the device is already connected through adb connect and adb devices.
I already checked the 'Always allow…
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How does an app reads an OTP SMS without SMS permission?
I have recently installed an Android app from the Play Store.
While registering in it, I realized that it was able to read my message of OTP without even asking for my permission to read the message.
I have AOSP Extended 5.8 with the August security…
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Prefer 5GHz over 2.4Ghz without disabling 2.4Ghz
I have a DualBand WiFi router, and a DualBand WiFi repeater. Both use the same SSID, both have 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands enabled. But my Android devices mostly connect the 2.4GHz band – even if I stand next to the router or repeater, and thus the 5GHz…
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What's the easiest way to create a QR code for a link?
The title is pretty self explanatory on this one.
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Is it possible to share a VPN connection over WiFi Hotspot?
I have an S8 And a Nintendo switch, The switch doesn't support VPNs. Is it possible to share the VPN Connection to my Nintendo switch over hotspot? My PC Can already do this but I want to play outside!
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How do I upgrade firmware on my Samsung Galaxy S without using windows?
So far Samsung has been rolling updates out using its windows only software Kies, and not over the air like the rest of the android world.
Is there anyway that non windows users can get these updates?
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My Samsung Galaxy S front-facing camera doesn't work in camera app, Gtalk or Skype -- How can I use it?
One of the reasons I brought my Samsung Galaxy S was because it has a front facing camera.
However I have found since buying it:
Camera app can't use it
Gtalk doesn't support video calling on android
Skype isn't supported (Update: skype has…
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How can I get the Android Market installed on my Kindle Fire?
There are a couple of apps I'd like to install that aren't available in Amazon's store. Is there a way I can get the normal Android Market app set up on this thing, so I can get apps (and updates for those apps...) without involving Amazon?
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View running processes and CPU usage in Android 7 (Nougat)?
In previous versions of Android, when my phone battery was going down quickly I could open an app like OS Monitor, see what process is using a lot CPU (often it was Evernote or Maps.me), and then kill that process.
However, OS Monitor and similar…
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Is it reasonably safe to use PIN code for encryption?
On the Android 4.0 (Samsung Galaxy Nexus) there is a posibilty to encrypt the phone.
I found this about the encryption on Android 3.0, is the same algorithms used in Android 4?…
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How to port-forward internet using Android Hotspot to PC?
I have a Moto G3 Turbo with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. I use the phone to make WiFi hotspot so I can use internet on my laptop.
I was able to do a successful Metasploit over WAN/Internet, and for that I need to port-forward to my laptop. But the…
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How to set the default dialer?
Where are the configurations to set the default dialer? I installed a new one and want to know where I set the default.
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Automatically limit (stop) battery charging at a given percentage
Device : Moto X Play ( Rooted, Stock, Android 6.0.1, msm8916 Board, XT1562)
Why do I want to limit charging ?
( Let's leave out whether my reasons are valid or not and accept that I want to, if you disagree with my reasons)
To improve the longevity…
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Is there a way to edit Google Documents with Android
Is there a way to edit Google documents from an Android device?
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Ideal charging / discharging percentage for maximum battery life?
One of my friends has a relatively new Samsung smartphone. He has this app that notifies him whenever the charging is up to 80%, and tells him to unplug the charger.
He tells me that it will increase the number of charging cycles for his battery. He…
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