Recent content by JustRay

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    Why doesen't my Bixby routine tuen off when it has completed ?

    Hello folks. I found (on the Internet) a simply Bixby routine that checks for the strength of the current wifi signal and if it is less than 3 bars, shuts down the wifi. Then the very end of the routine reverse the shutdown of the wifi when the routine has ended. But the Bixby routine never ends...
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    How to I create an empty container on my home screen into which I can move app shortcuts

    Thanks B. Diddy I have also been looking for an app that might be able to create an empty app folder into which one could drag and drop app shortcuts. So far, it's "No dice Chicago". But, I will continue to look. Again, my goal is to .... Take a phone and create an empty folder on the home...
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    How to I create an empty container on my home screen into which I can move app shortcuts

    Thanks smvim. Your described procedure works perfectly. But, it's a bit convoluted for the 4 people who have asked me to help them organize their home screens. These people are, at best, "drive-by" users of their phones. (My Mother, both my in-laws and my wife.) They all DO know how to drag and...
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    How to I create an empty container on my home screen into which I can move app shortcuts

    Samsung phone running Android 11. I want to create a "container" object of some sort on the home screen of an Android phone. Then I want to give the "container" a name. IE: Games Then, when I am ready, I want to drag and drop app shortcuts into this newly created container. So that later, I can...
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    What google account is used when the android phone is powered on ?

    Kewl ! So based on the link you replied with, I read .... Settings / Google "Your default Google account will be listed at the top of the screen. Select the drop-down arrow icon under your name to bring up the accounts list." That is EXACTLY what I was looking for. You saved me a LOT or time...
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    What google account is used when the android phone is powered on ?

    Hi folks. Samsun Galaxy S10 Android 11 This phone has 2 google accounts configured on it. Each has a unique "@gmail.com" user name and each has a unique password. I've never really understood the process the phone goes through during the power on or restart process but I believe it...
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    How to autostart a downloaded app on a Samsung Android 11 phone

    Oh ... okay, if you think that's best. I now have a shortcut for the Tile app on my home screen and I'll use THAT to access the Tile app from now on. Thanks for the advice and all of your help, patience and advice while my issue was resolved. Ya gotta play with the "big boys and girls" or you...
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    How to autostart a downloaded app on a Samsung Android 11 phone

    mustang7757, your a genius ! I've implemented your suggestion and it works perfectly. Since I can no longer inadvertency "end" the Tile app, it will automatically start up regardless if I perform a restart or a power recycle. I've tested it and it works. Now, I was able to uninstall the 3rd...
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    How to autostart a downloaded app on a Samsung Android 11 phone

    Good Wednesday morning. And thanks for your continued interest in my issue. Much appreciated. You wrote: What do you mean that you don't have the Tile UI to pick a specific Tile to search for? Ray's reply: When the Tile app is running on my Galaxy A50, I usually access it by click on the...
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    How to autostart a downloaded app on a Samsung Android 11 phone

    Mustang7757 wrote: The only thing i can think of if you keep those apps locked to your recent open app list to prevent Android system closing them out. Ray's reply: Thanks for that. I will need to look into how to do such a thing. gomezz wrote: You could try using Macrodroid with a macro that...
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    How to autostart a downloaded app on a Samsung Android 11 phone

    Thanks to both of you for your time and replies. I have 2 apps that I have downloaded and would like to start when the phone is powered on. App 1 is called "Tile" 9version 2.83.0) It's for the "Tile" product. (That's the thing(the tile) you attach to your keys and you can make it play a sound...
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    How to autostart a downloaded app on a Samsung Android 11 phone

    Morning, I downloaded an app that I would like to automatically start each time I power on my Samsung A50 running Android 11. I am unable to find any autostart setting on my phone. It COULD be present but I can't seem to find it. It it possible to autostart apps on Android 11 ? And if so, how...
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    Photo thumbnails created in the Picture folder not in DCIM folder

    Thanks for the reply. Glad to know I'm not losing my marbles. (Well, maybe I am, but that a different issue.) My wife's S10 is also running version 11. I don't get it but, that's okay. I am documenting all I can learn about where things are stored and such. Now, I'll add a note referencing our...
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    Photo thumbnails created in the Picture folder not in DCIM folder

    Hello everyone. I have a Galaxy A50 running Android 11 and the Samsung camera (version 11.0.11.89) and gallery (Version 12.1.07.5) apps. The phone as well as the camera and gallery apps work just fine. Here's the deal. After taking a picture, I can find my photo in the "Internal Storage /...