Recent content by Joe Volpe

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    Android phone not updating to Android 12 after enrollment in beta (Pixel 3 phone)

    It won't let me get this?????? I'm enrolled and have been up to date until this last one. It won't work. I've tried everything.??????
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    Android phone not updating to Android 12 after enrollment in beta (Pixel 3 phone)

    Nah I don't think it's that. I'm enrolled and in it right now. I have a Note20 Ultra though. The weird thing is the most recent update (Dec.2.2021) isn't working. I've waited 24 hours. I've restarted, made sure everything is updated as far as system apps & any app or whatever that could be...
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    How long will you keep your N20

    5hz? I can see it when I switch from 60 to 120 but I can't imagine 5 doing much. Regardless. Judging by the difference between 60 & 120. I think you'd need 10 minimum. And even that's not much.
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    How long will you keep your N20

    Yeah I don't think the majority of ppl would need or even notice a 5hz bump up. I can definitely tell the difference between 60 &120 but even that isn't night & day!
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    How long will you keep your N20

    Yes, yes it is! And I'm hoping to hold on to mine for 2 years minimum.
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    Note 8 on Pie will not search for or download system updates.

    I opened my note 8 about 3 weeks ago and it was on nougat (att) I powered it on and started smart switch ec. Was trying to check it out but KPT getting updated. (Security patches) and then Oreo! I was checking out Oreo and then MORE updates. I figured more security but ended up with pie and...
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    Anyone found a way of disable the USB charging port cover pop up?

    my back cover ALWAYS shows!! (at startup) and never gave me an option. but more importantly recently I've been hearing audio ads, outta NOWHERE! I close everything even turn off screen and it still plays. I have an s5 active and have had it for over 2 yrs and this just recently started. I tried...
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    Galaxy S5: Is any replacement battery better than the original?

    Re: Is any replacement battery better than the original? How do you use a 50% off coupon? where'd you get it? can I use that option? I'm on ebay looking at 5400 mAh!?! And I keep thinking my phone is NOT designed for this. I have an s5 active and I'm out with it constantly. where I work has...
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    S5 active Camera flash greyed out tried everything I can think of!

    I just had it happen AGAIN! And when I searched for a solution I found myself with no answer! Well it took me Hours 4 a simple fix! If you are in the "active" section of the phone, there's a flashlight section that can make ur screen change colors and blink ur flashlight etc.. TURN THIS ALL OFF...
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    S5 active Camera flash greyed out tried everything I can think of!

    When I open my camera settings the flash option is greyed out. I toggled EVERY feature/option on menu & it won't light back up!? Only 3rd party apps i can think of that use camera regularly areFacebook & instagram. I REALLY NEED HELP! GOING CRAZY! PLZ HELP! THANKS
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    July 1st Security Patch / Kernel Messed Up My Phone

    Nobody else?? Fortunately my marshmallow update OTA WORKED! But u turned off OTA security patches until I know what's wrong! Phone still says custom at startup. Never did before security patch
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    all the benefits of wiping the cache partition?

    I'll try 2 make this as short as possible.ok, the most recent security patch(Aug 1) caused my s5 active to say "kernel" in red top left portion of screen. It then said "software not recognized by AT&T detected." Then it locked me out with this⚠ and instructions 2 take 2 nearest att store. I did...
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    Is my Samsung S5 active compatible with marshmallow? Do I have to wait on Samsung or ATT?

    I'm looking 4 marshmallow.. I guess I should be content with 5.1.1 4 now.. although 4 some reason the most recent security patch (august) caused my phone 2 say "kernel" in red (upper left portion of my screen) & then locked me out with this⚠symbol saying software not recognized by AT&T...
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    July 1st Security Patch / Kernel Messed Up My Phone

    Most recent security patch caused my phone to say kernel in red (top left corner of my screen ) then locked me out of my s5 active & showed⚠with the message "software not recognized by AT&T detected. Plz turn off &bring 2 nearest att store!! I was told it was BRICKED! But a salesman had mercy...