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    How To Automate Opening Of App?

    Hi, I have a question about about automating a task on my Amazon Fire Stick 4k. To explain, I have rooted my Amazon Fire Stick 4k and replaced the launcher and I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to create a sequence of events (maybe it's called a tasker?) where I would like to either a)...
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    Easiest Windows Android Emulator For Particular Application

    Hello, I am trying to determine the simplest and easiest to install Windows Android emulator for my particular application. My parents don't have a smartphone, but they recently purchased a smartplug for one their electrical heaters, and the only way to remotely control the smartplug is via an...
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    Need Suggestions For A Number Of Apps For Android TV

    Hello, I have installed a custom ROM (6.0.1 w/ root access, etc) on my Android TV device (Google ADT-1) and I have some general Android questions (I think they are general questions) about adding some specific apps, as well as customizing the view on my TV. Here are my questions: - Can...
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    'Best' or 'Favorite' Android Stick & Console Computer Hardware?

    Has anybody started a thread with their 'best' or 'favorite' Android Stick & Console Computer hardware? I currently have a Google ADT-1 (w/ PureNexus), but I'm looking to sell this and upgrade in favor of something newer. I guess I'm looking for suggestions based upon cost, performance, support...
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    Android Media Hub Display Problem

    Hi, I have an Android media hub (Android 5.1.1) and I'm having a display or web UI question / problem. If you look at the attached screen shot, you can see that app shortcuts are covered up by the + sign. For some reason this just started and I can't figure out how to correct. It was working...
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    Looking for Cheap Tablet This Is Easy To Root

    Hello, Can anyone recommend a cheap (maybe a no-name) tablet that is easy to root and is something I can just have around my home that I will use to stream music to my stereo, use as an alarm clock, etc (mostly just use for media) It doesn't necessarily need to support the latest Android...
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    Looking For VPN App That Does Not Require Device Security

    Are there any Android VPN apps which do not require you to lock or a password on your phone? I'm trying to setup up a PPTP connection (yes, I know - it's slow and not the most secure) using the built in VPN client (under Wireless & networks), but it is telling me I need some type of security on...
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    Best Method To Transfer SMS/MMS Between Devices

    Hello, I'm trying to figure out the best way to transfer my sms/mms messages from one Android phone to another. Here is my setup: Nexus 6 (Android version 7.0 - rooted) ==> Google Pixel XL (Android version 7.1.1 - unrooted Verizon) Normally I would use MyBackup Pro to do the transfer, but...
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    Can The Verizon Google Pixel XL Actually Be Rooted?

    Hello, In different locations on the 'net', I read that the Verizon Google Pixel XL cannot be rooted because the bootloader is locked. Can someone clarify if this is true? I just received a brand new Pixel XL from Verizon, but have not connected it to WiFi and have not yet activated my...
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    Problems Installing BusyBox

    Hello, I am trying to use an app (MyBackup Pro) which indicates that 'busybox' is not installed or out of date. When I go to install from the Play Store, it attempts to install Busybox 1.26.2 into /system/xbin. However, when I select 'Install', it indicates the installation of Busybox was not...
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    Help SGH-T989 reboots on 'twrp' screen - how to fix?

    Hello, I followed this root procedure for my Samsung S2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2195283) and everything works like a charm - although I did need to use the open source Superuser.zip instead of su-3.0.5-efgh-signed.zip. Now I have a new problem: - I believe I stopped at...
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    Looking for Android streaming device for use with Xfinity TV

    Hello, As some of you know, Comcast offers the ability to watch / stream live TV (Xfinity TV) on up to 5 devices within your home - these include, iOS, Android, and PC based devices. Unfortunately this is not supported on Roku, AppleTV, etc. Rather than lease additional X1 set top boxes for...
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    [Q] Looking For Suggestions On Sprint Phablets

    Hello, I plan to switch from T-Mobile to Sprint after being with T-Mobile for almost 10 years. The 2 main reasons I'm looking to switch from T-Mobile to Sprint, is that Sprint is the only other provider that offer native WiFi calling (not Skype, etc) and also have a much better 4G network...
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    How To Send TuneIn Radio On Android Device To A/V Receiver?

    Hello, After searching and reading forums, I'm trying to figure out how to stream / send the audio from TuneIn Radio on my Android phone (Samsung Note 3 on T-Mobile) over WiFi in my home to my Yamaha A/V receiver (HTR-4065) that supports DLNA and AirPlay. Has anyone figured out a solution to...
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    Help MMS messages did not transfer from S2 to Note 3 using Kies

    Hello, I recently upgraded to a Galaxy Note 3 from a Galaxy S2 (T-Mobile USA) and I have a question about transferring text messages. I backed up all of my text messages on my S2 using Kies, and then I restored the text messages to my Note 3 using Kies 3. All of the messages transferred just...
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