Recent content by MADDROID1

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    Google Launcher Asserts itself Over Nova Launcher

    After the last update, Google Launcher popped up for a second, then my Smart Launcher took over. I guess it's "smarter" than Google, LOL.
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    Google Launcher Asserts itself Over Nova Launcher

    I've had that happen a few times lately. If I just close apps & turn the phone off (not power down), all is good after that. I run Smart Launcher, BTW.
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    Who's still happy with their regular Pixel 2?

    If my Pixel 2 were any bigger, it would be cumbersome. I have only two complaints: 1. Stupid volume controls 2. Lack of headphone jack
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    warranty replacement

    Doesn't sound right to me!
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    January OTA is posted

    Mine installed today with no drama and no delays.
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    Missing Pixel 2 built in flashlight

    I cannot find the flashlight app that was originally on my Pixel 2 when I purchased it directly from Google. Did it disappear in an update or did I do something stupid? I want the Google flashlight back, if possible. I'd rather not download one from the app store as I've heard most are full of...
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    Google USB-C to 3.5mm Adapter

    I've bought them on ebay from practise-xtra and it works perfectly.
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    Is there a third party app like the old gallery app that was part of Android.

    Simple Gallery is working great for me. Easy, intuitive, logical. Plays nicely with other apps (cu, paste, send, etc). Recommended to me here on the forum. Google Photos make no sense.
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    How do I view all photos in Google Photos

    Upon advice from here, I downloaded "Simple Gallery". I recently had the same complaint about Google photos. Simple Gallery works like a charm. Totally logical.
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    How do I change the order of the photos in an album

    The only thing you can do is change the name of the photos beginning with a number. For less than 10 photos, start the name with 1_ then 2_ etc. For less than 100 photos, start with 11_ and for less than 1,000 photos, start with 111_ etc. When someone views the set ordered by name, they will see...
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    Magnetic Wallet Safe for Phone?

    Magnets can cause problems with the magnetic strip on the back of credit/debit cards and the like. I had a card zapped by a magnetic pen in my pocket.
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    Marking up a screenshot

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been so frustrated with Google Photo since recently moving from Samsung's excellent gallery to Pixel 2. I downloaded your link and up popped a beautiful, sensible, intuitive GALLERY! [emoji4]
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    Annoying volume controls on Android Pie...

    Agree! Totally stupid change!
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    Carrying your phone

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mike!
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    Anyone with a problem-free Pie update.

    Haven't noticed any issues.