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  1. S

    How can I backup email messages on a Samsung S22 ?

    I use Samsung email on my Galaxy S22. How can I backup ALL of my email .... settings AND ALL emails from all folders ? Samsung backup does not appear to do this.
  2. 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...
  3. M

    Unknown Trackers scan option A32-4G Android 13

    Good day, I have 2 x A32 4G in the family, both same version software. The one has the option available under settings> Safety & Emergency > Unknown Tracker alerts. The other phone does not have this option “unknown Tracker alerts” . How is this possible with the same model phone and same...
  4. S

    Samsung tablet s8 Ultra

    I've had a Samsung tablet S8+ for over a year and really wanted the bigger verision the Ultra. Here in the US the Ultra is only a Wifi tablet. Over in Europe it has a SIM card slot and is able to do cellulure and wifi. I seached some websites and felt I could purchase the European tablet and...
  5. 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...
  6. 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?
  7. G

    Samsung S22+ battery drain

    My battery has been drainign fast since the last update. Anyone else having the same issue. I could go an hour or more with just a 1% drop in battery life. Now it drains almost 10% with no usage. Running version One UI 5.1 Android Version 13 Kernel Version Galaxy S22+
  8. ironass

    Samsung's secret love child?

    Here in the U.K. we have been inundated with TV advertisements for the new Samsung phone for the past month. It seems that almost every ad break on every channel has a range of ad's for Samsung. However, they have all been for the Samsung Flip5. I have yet to see one for the Fold5 either on TV...
  9. ironass

    Fold5 - Oval plastic portion?

    See the Jerry Rig, "Samsung Z Fold 5 Durability Test!", video below. At around 2' 58" in the video it shows an, "oval plastic portion for the 5G antenna". Checked my international Fold5 model, F946B D/S, and it does not have this oval plastic portion in the frame. Is this a peculiarity of...
  10. S

    Help Remove stuff below search bar

    Hello, After I swipe down from top>swipe down from top>press search icon then I see this the search bar and 4 panels below, screenshot How to remove all the panels seen below the search bar in Samsung and never let them appear again?? Thanks
  11. N

    I exited download mode using SamFW FRP Tool in my Samsung A51. Now it's a black screen. Not being detected by PC!

    I was stuck in the download Mode in my A51. Using SamFW FRP tool 3.31 i exit the download mode. Now only the blue screen pops. When I click the volume up to enter download mode it goes to a black screen mode and nothing appears in my PC. How can i fix this? When i click volume up it goes to...
  12. 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...
  13. ironass

    Fold5 has arrived (updated)

    The Eagle has landed! My pre-ordered black international Fold5, F946B, has been delivered here, in the sunny Cotswolds of the U.K. by DPD. Let the fun begin! (Can't fault Samsung and DPD for their prompt delivery at the date and time promised. Worth every penny of the £5 I slipped the...
  14. 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...
  15. U

    Help Samsung browser miscellaneities (GUI and troubleshooting)

    I am running the non-updated version of Samsung Browser that comes with Android 11. Its dark mode tabs are black text on grey, and I find this uncomfortable to look at. Where can I find a version with white text on black tabs in dark mode, and how do I install it (without rooting, if at all...
  16. The_Chief

    How Samsung Smartphones are Made

    Pretty fascinating! https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-phones/i-saw-how-samsung-builds-its-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-and-it-totally-blew-me-away
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    Help (Help)How to transfer entire Groups of Albums to PC(SamsungNote 10+/Android)

    Hi, I'm new here so I don't know if I'm doing something incorrectly, so if I do pardon me. So I have a Samsung Note 10 Plus, and my Gallery is a literal archive of information. Basically I have thousands of Albums in there, containing Pictures & Videos about different topics, and to organize...
  18. N

    Why does Samsung login keep popping up?

    Why does Samsung login keep popping up?
  19. Google

    4 ways to do more with Google on Samsung’s latest devices

    Here’s how to get the most of Android on the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series.
  20. O

    Help Whatsapp recovery s23 ultra

    Hi all I backed up whatsapp in my old phone. When I try to recover from the new phone, I get amesage that there is internet connectivity issues. I don't have any problem with other apps on the internet. Only this problem. The old phone is a70 and the new phone is s23 ultra 512g. Thank you.
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    Display issue on samsung s9

    Display issue on samsung s9. Screen goes dark on adaptive brightness (often after like 4-5 hrs). If I adjust the brightness to anything below 60%, it goes real dark (with or without adaptive brightness). For now I have kept the brightness to max. Seems to work now. But looks like over all the...
  22. 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...
  23. J

    Why Can't I Connect my S23 to my PC?

    I decided to link my S23 to my PC via USB, and it looks like it's impossible. The web says to find a Settings area labeled "System" and change the USB setting. My phone has no "System" area. I looked through all the settings, and I can't find anything that relates to connecting via USB. I saw a...
  24. N

    Connecting to a VPN through a SSH tunnel

    Hello, I'm trying to connect to a VPN through OpenVPN and a SSH tunnel, but the browser won't forward my traffic to an app running in the subnet of the server, even though VPN is connected and the SSH tunnel says that I'm also connected to the server. (Works properly on PC) Could this be a...
  25. O

    S23-No notifications show up on the off screen

    On my new S23, I can't seem to get notifications to show up on my off screen. I'm not talking about the lock screen, just the off screen. Nothing shows up when the screen is completely off. I was able to show notifications on the off screen on my S21. Does anybody know if this is not...