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  1. The_Chief

    Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Update

    I don't think I've ever seen a beta test go to a 6th beta, but here we are with the S23 Ultra One UI 6/Android 14 beta test and it's buttery smooth. Bugs seem to have been resolved and I'm confident that a final, stable release is just a couple of weeks away. A few nice touches with the UX, and...
  2. Victor Connor

    Help How do I fix a soft bricked Samsung Galaxy Mega GT-I9200?

    I just brought this phone very cheap and when I turn it on, its stuck at the Samsung logo. Then I boot it to recovery mode via Vol up + power button and "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" and then I choose the menu option "Yes -- delete all user data" and "reboot system now". But its still stuck at the...
  3. R

    Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 not connecting to wifi after updating Android

    I pulled an old tablet out of the closet today hoping to get some use out of it. It's a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, model number GT-P3100. It hadn't been used in years and it had Android Jelly Bean on it, version 4.2 I believe. I was hoping to get software and app updates on it but it couldn't...
  4. pintree3

    Help with rooting of a China bought Samsung Galaxy A54

    I was told that the Samsung Galaxy A54 was the only useable phone outside of China hence why I bought it while there. It is not the case. Though most is in English many apps remain in Chinese: ex. Samsung Store only displays Chinese apps (No Messenger, etc). I got a local SIM card thinking once...
  5. S

    Can I choose which data or apps to restore from the Google Drive backup onto my Samsung Galaxy?

    Can I choose which data or apps to restore from the Google Drive backup onto my Samsung Galaxy?
  6. ocnbrze

    Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and accessories

    hey guys, so i just pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 classic edition. i am so excited. BestBuy has a pre-order offer where you will get a free fabric band(which is great cuz i hate the silicone bands they come with. when i sweat, they give me a rash.) and a $50 gift card when you...
  7. T

    Factory Reset Protection on Samsung Galaxy S23

    I’m considering buying a Samsung Galaxy S23. This may sound like a weird question but is it possible to set up the Factory Reset Protection so that the user is not able to change the settings and bypass FRP? It seems like FRP is mainly an anti theft feature not so much a parental control or...
  8. Rob

    2023 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Event Recap!

    Alright, let's break down Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event. Dr. Han Pak, the big guy behind digital health at Samsung, made a statement when he showcased the Galaxy Watch 6, saying, "This year, we're focused on sleep." Kinda funny, considering the whole event had a bit of a sleepy vibe...
  9. jo69

    Help Microsoft Apps on my Samsung Galaxy S22+ Phone?

    Yesterday a new option appeared on my phone when I was trying to send files It was rows of microsoft details. They were never there before Iand I haven't added or changed anything Can you help as I don't expect to use them?
  10. akowaskidageorgian

    {Help} Locked out of Samsung Galaxy S22 after forgetting password

    {Help} Locked out of Samsung Galaxy S22 after forgetting password !!! I Don't look for any kind of 3rd party applications! FOR PEOPLE WHO THINK MY CASE IS "SUSPICIOUS", HERE ARE PROOFS: [ So, out of nowhere I have forgotten my phone's password that I have been using for few months now ( I...
  11. grunt0300

    Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    I can't get my phone to "wake up" when a text msg or email arrives. I'm using Google msgs and Gmail, but maybe i need to switch back to the stock samsung apps. I've looked at 5 or 6 videos on this subject, and now i'm totally confused. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  12. A

    Help Phone screen suddenly starts turning on and off

    Hello, I own a Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo and I often run into a problem with the lock screen The phone screen will go blank (not turn off, just go completely black) and after some seconds turn back again, showing my lock screen, last for a couple seconds and go black again, repeating endlessly...
  13. C

    My Samsung Galaxy S22

    My phone crashed after falling in water, is there any home remedy? Thank you
  14. S

    Help How to set custom text notification sounds with a Samsung Galaxy S22?

    I just purchased a Samsung Galaxy S22. It runs Android 12 and One UI 4.1. What I am trying to do is use a custom notification sound for my text messages (Google Messages). I want a custom sound for one specific person and another for everyone else. I had this previously on my Galaxy S8...
  15. L

    Help Can I set my camera to an image? (Virtual webcam)

    I'm wondering if it's possible to set your camera input to an image? Like how with OBS you can use Virtual webcam to change what your camera shows. So when I'm taking a picture it shows the image instead of the actual camera. I'm using a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 running Android 5.
  16. L

    Root [SOLVED] How do I root my phone?

    Okay so here's what happened. I was running Android version 6.0.1 and I wanted to root it so I went through a bunch of forums to find out what I needed to do and it turns out you can't root Android 6.0.1. Currently I'm running Android version 5 because I got a full image restore .zip file and...
  17. J

    Apps don't recognize active wifi/data connection - Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Exynos

    For quite some time apps don't recognize the wifi or data connection on my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Exynos. Messenger is saying "Connecting..." Facebook is saying "You're currently offline" Google Photos app has the same problem when trying to backup I've reported the Messenger and Facebook bugs...
  18. ironass

    Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ only support variable refresh rates of 48Hz-120Hz, not 10-120Hz

    "In their initial press release, Samsung had sent the media that the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ were equipped with 10~120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays. However, 3 days later, Samsung has silently changed the details of the press release, now stating that the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ were...
  19. ironass

    Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ only support variable refresh rates of 48Hz-120Hz, not 10-120Hz

    "In their initial press release, Samsung had sent the media that the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ were equipped with 10~120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays. However, 3 days later, Samsung has silently changed the details of the press release, now stating that the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ were...
  20. The_Chief

    Need Samsung Galaxy S22 Forum

    Ideally, there would be a subforum for the S22 Ultra, since it's effectively a Note 22 with entirely different hardware. Thanks!
  21. E

    How to hide a notification on lock screen for a specific app?

    Hi, how to hide a notification on lock screen for a specific app (ColorNote app) on samsung galaxy A32? I did it somehow before on my phone, then i reinstalled an app and now i can't hide a notification. I looked ColorNote configurations, but didnt find anything. I dont want to hide...
  22. U

    Help Files application taking up 90 GB somehow

    Hey, I have a Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus running Android Q (Android 10), and I have 128GB of storage. The other day, my storage usage went from about 30GB to 126GB from nowhere. I checked what was taking up my storage and it said "Other". So I checked on advanced storage usage and it says "My...
  23. NightAngel79

    Cases Samsung S20+ Phone Case Showdown

    Samsung S20+ Phone Case Showdown!!!! I test drove 4 cases for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus for your viewing pleasure (lol). Let me know if you have any questions either here or on the video. I clearly have a favorite, but all 4 are good choices! Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus MNML Case (Frosted...
  24. NightAngel79

    How To Disable Samsung Pay quick launch

    If your like me you have accidentally launch Samsung Pay several times. At first I could not figure out how I was even doing it. (As seen in the video, I use the Pixel-esq no navigation buttons setup, where I swipe up for apps, swipe up and pause for recent programs, and swipe from left or right...
  25. NightAngel79

    Accessories Unboxing ALL the Galaxy S20 Plus Accessories (ok, not all)

    Here is a 10min video of me opening accessories, I know I know, how can you contain your excitement? (i suggest therapy) In all honesty, anything in particular anyone has questions around, reactions to, or comments about, please let us know! I'm into wireless chargers (as evidenced by the 3...