I recently bought a (currently discontinued) Polaroid Cube+ off eBay and I want to be able to use all its features. The instruction manual and other places mention there is an app (package name com.polaroid.cube), but it seems to have been removed some years ago. (Latest version I can find is from 2017, v2.3.8.) I want to install the Polaroid Cube app onto my OnePlus 12 with Android 14, but when trying to install (by running the APK or via adb install --bypass-low-target-sdk-block) it says that it is not compatible with my device. It seems that the architectures don't match (armeabi-v7a, armeabi vs arm64; the specific error from adb is INSTALL_FAILED_NO_MATCHING_ABIS). **Is there a way of installing this app onto my OnePlus 12?** Ideally it should *not* involve rooting, as I have some work-related 2FA associated to my phone that need it to be unrooted. In addition, I don't have any older phones to install the app onto; the goal is to install this ancient app onto my modern Android phone.

I wanted to reduce the amount of thing that Google knows about myself, because after reading several articles about what data that Google collect by default in android, I feel terrified. Because it is like no matter where I go, there is a creep behind my back that keeps on following me, watching me 24/7, like a drunk weirdo on the street that looks at me with scary eye and keeps on insisting to follow me (where in this case, the creep is Google). While trying to reduce the amount of data that google can collect on my phone (I have uninstalled or disabled all google app, including google play store, except google play services) , there is a severe roadblock that I encountered and don't know how to solve. One of the problem is that **I don't know how to keep google play services enabled while also preventing it from connecting to internet to stop google from misusing it to collect data in my phone**. I can disable it, but many app on my phone (such as WhatsApp) either breaks or work incorrectly when google play services is disabled. The most notable problem is that WhatsApp stop working in the background when google play services is disabled, that means I wont receive call and messages unless WhatsApp is opened in my screen (I have tried everything to prevent it from stop working in the background, none worked). To keep it simple, this is what I want to achieve: **I want google play services to remain enabled and all apps that use google play services able to connect to internet, while at the same time I don't want to allow google play services to connect to the internet**. In other word, I need some kind of firewall that allows all app, except google play services, from connecting to the internet. Android does not have firewall by default, and I tried to use firewall for non-rooted device such as NetGuard. To my surprise, google play services didn't show up in any of the firewall I tried, which means I cant use the firewall to block it. I really, really want to avoid rooting my phone because of serious security issues and the possibility of bricking my phone in the process. So, how to achieve what i want in non-rooted android phone?

I have a Nokia G42 5G with Android 13. A week ago, a notification popped up, asking me to download the latest update (and also that that update was a week behind). Since the size was 2.67 GB, I decided to close the notification at the time; I would install it later. A quick search afterwards revealed that it was an upgrade to Android 14 . When I went to download it later (from Settings → System → System update, then Check for update), it keeps showing “Your system is up to date”. This is how it has been since. Now, I know that that is not the case because - there was that notification, - someone I know uses this very device (model) and they have already upgraded (means, it has been released in our location/market), and - one could check from Nokia’s Website that that update has been released. **My question is: how can I get that update?** I have installed Google Play system updates and what not. I have also cleared the ‘System cache’ app (don’t know what this app does) from Settings → Memory. I have tried using both WiFi and 5G data while the device was charged to full. **What else can I do?** May be allow unrestricted data access to some app? May be clear some cache to force fetch that update? I won’t flash a custom ROM but I am willing to reboot to safe mode or connect to a computer to clear some hidden cache or run some code. Technically, it seems to be possible to postpone updates ; the system will fetch them later . **Is it possible to reset that waiting period instead of waiting it out?** (If that has been the case; my device is my own, not managed.) ---------- On a related note: I recently had a run-in while installing the 2024-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5034765) update on Windows 11. It downloaded, started installing, computer restarted, it installed all the way to 100%, and then rolled back with a . This happened quite a few times. I tried all kinds of solutions from all around. At the end, it turned out that all I had to do was rename/remove the

:\$WinREAgent

folder . And it worked in a snap! So, I know that software work in mysterious ways!

I have an APK of [Unlimited Call Log 3.1.1](https://apkhome.io/unlimited-call-log-3-1-1/) , but I am unable to install it on Samsung Galaxy S24+ running Android 14. When I tried to install it, an error comes: > App not installed as app isn't compatible with your phone. Can anyone help to solve this issue or upgrade to new Android level?

Android 14+ allows a QR code scanner to be added to the lock screen (at least on Pixel devices). On a Pixel phone that does not have a SIM and has not yet been connected the the Internet (thus has no Google account), that lock screen QR code reader behaves oddly. When its on-screen button is held down, it just flashes the QR code reader momentarily, and then goes back to the Android lock screen. No QR codes can be read. The phone has been factory reset, and the same issue persists. At this time, adding a SIM or connecting to the Internet is not desired. Is this the expected behaviour, or does the device likely have a problem?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra running Android 13. Does upgrading a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra phone from Android 13 to Android 14 decrease the phone's performances?

I have a OnePlus, OxygenOS 14, non-rooted. I'm using the multiple user feature. However, the second user keeps running in the background and increases battery usage and occupies RAM unnecessarily, even when switching the profile to the main user. How to log out of a user in the multiple user feature?

I accidentally uninstalled WhatsApp on my Samsung Galaxy A53 (running Android 14 / One UI 6) and unchecked "Keep app data" during the process. Unfortunately, I had neither a Google Drive backup nor a local WhatsApp backup at that time. However, about a month before this happened, I had created a Samsung Smart Switch backup to my Mac. I explored the backup folder but couldn't find any com.whatsapp directory or .crypt14 database files, so it seems Smart Switch didn't include WhatsApp’s app data. I am primarily looking to recover: 1. WhatsApp chat history 2. Photos, videos, and documents shared via WhatsApp I would prefer to avoid rooting my device, but I am open to it only as a last resort. So far, I’ve encountered paid tools like Dr.Fone, iMyFone D-Back, and Tenorshare UltData, but I'm not sure if they can help me out. Is there any realistic method to recover deleted WhatsApp data without rooting, especially using Smart Switch, or file recovery tools? If not, what’s the safest and most effective way to proceed with rooting and data recovery? Any guidance or verified success stories would be much appreciated.

A while ago when using Telegram I started getting notifications as bubbles. Personally I don't like them (and I'm not alone on that). One of the reasons is that when you open the chat from there, you're not able to react to anything. To add a reaction, you need to close that window and open the chat as you would normally before. After checking all of the settings in the app, there was nothing allowing that. How can I then disable them?

I usually install several APKs necessary for my work. They are internally released, so they are not available over Google Play. We have several users on the device, so multiple users can use their own profiles. However, after recent updates, these apps disappear from other user accounts. And it seems there is no way to install them. More annoying, one app is still visible in the other user accounts, but it cannot be opened. It flashes and then exits. Can anyone share some experience on how to fix this problem, or maybe in Android 14, the APK-installed app cannot be used by other users by design?

Device name: Realme Narzo N61 Android version: 14 The Pulldown Quick settings 1st screen is shown below. It has more screens as you swipe right on this. Through the edit Quick Settings options, other options like Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, Torch & other icons can be added or removed from the Quick Settings panel. However, the Big Fat Display Adjustment Icon doesn't seem to be removable. This is a huge problem because if your hand accidently touches it at the wrong point, you may end up making your display brightness zero and after that it's very difficult to adjust it back higher because you can't see anything. Is there a way to not have this big one in the Quick Settings? UPDATE: Looks like this is an Android 14 feature, rather than something specific to the Narzo. I found someone complaining about it but for other reasons. https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/1fctlmd/very_unwelcome_change_to_quick_settings/

I bought a Motorola Moto Tag. I can pair the tag, I can see it in the companion [Moto Tag](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.tag&hl=en) app. Here, I can let the Moto Tag ring. Yet if I follow the button to find my device on the map, I see Google's Find My Device, yet my Moto Tag is not listed. If lookup my Moto Tag via the bluetooth settings, and Find Devive, I get a view stating that my Moto Tag is not connected. What am I missing? How to add Moto Tag to Find my Device, so that I can view it on the map? --- I think I located the issue by the Moto Tag not realyzing that the Find My Device has been enabled. It asks to enable the Find My Device, yet it never continues. All I can do is cancel or swipe the menu away: Prompt Enabling the Option Yet not found in Find My Device, asking again to enable: --- I am using a One Plus 9 Pro having Android 14 (October 2024). I could update the Moto Tag to firmware 2.0.35 (it had 2.0.19), yet issue persists. I tried resetting the Moto Tag via one-tap, quickly followed by an at least 5 second tap while holding until it beeps. Yet on reconnect, the issue remains.

How to modify the files in subfolders of android/data on android 14, I tried shizuku + ZArchiver or FV file explorer and it doesn't work, i connected my phone to my computer and tried to edit files from there also using adb and it doesn't work, I tried the files app by Marc and used splitscreen but even that doesn't work. Is there a way to modify (specifically push files into android/data) **not just read** the files, as even before trying shizuku or all these I could already view the files and copy them out of android/data, but I couldn't copy anything in, or edit or delete anything. To clarify I am talking about the /sdcard/android/data folder not /data/data and I need a way push files in, I could already view and pull files out from before

As of a few days ago, if I scroll left in my home screen to Google Discover nothing happens, it just remain in my home screen. Note if I click an empty spot, choose settings, and change from Google Discover to Samsung Free, then I can swipe to Samsung Free. Neither restarting nor deleting both the data and cache of the Google app helped. Eventually, updating to the latest security version solved it.
But if it happens again, what could fix it?

Starting in I believe Android 14, the Internet page (in Settings app > Network & Internet > Internet) has a button in the upper right corner labeled "Fix connectivity," which does some sort of soft reset of wifi and mobile data. (It's unclear whether this is equivalent to toggling Airplane Mode on and off, or whether it also clears some cached network values.) Is there a way to trigger this functionality programmatically, e.g. via Tasker, shell command, or intent?

I have an LG G Pad 7.0 tablet with Lineage 14.1 OS installed, and I wanted to update the ROM. However, I found that I can't update it through the built-in updater. I am unable to find other versions to install on the device. I want to upgrade to LineageOS 21, but I have no means of doing so. Can anyone help me?

My tablet doesn't recognise my medium size One by Wacom drawing tablet. I am using an OTG cable and Bamboo paper. Other people made it work but how? I am using Android 14.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra running Android 13. I am considering upgrading it to Android 14. Can one downgrade a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra from Android 14 to Android 13? I found https://flash.android.com/ but Samsung Galaxy is not listed amongst their supported devices.

I am unable to use Find My Device app on my OnePlus 9 Pro. Even if I enable Find My Device under Settings > Google > Find My Device, the Find My app still asks me to turn on the service. I have tried rebooting the phone, but it doesn't help. I have checked for the latest OS updates as well as Play Store updates, but looks like I am up-to-date. Screenshot showing Find My Device is enabled: But it still asks me to enable the Find My Device: Any idea what can be done? Don't wish to format the phone though. Thanks

I back up my phone by backing up the various state directories under /data/, including the /data/data/ state directory of the launcher. The details aren't important but the backups include all files' metadata, including xattrs and acls. Caches and certain ephemeral or otherwise replaceable files are excluded but for Trebuchet this only affects its cache directory. When I back up, wipe and restore on Android 14 (LineageOS 21) however, the launcher is still in its default/reset state eventhough the launcher was modified when the backup was taken. This did not use to happen on Android 13 (LineageOS 20). When I selectively restore the launcher's /data/data/ directory, it is still in the default state. If I produce some launcher state and move all files under the launcher's /data/data/ directory, it resets as expected. If I then undo the rename, I get back to the state I initially produced. What is going on? Where else could it be hiding state that is critical to the launcher function? For reference, these are the state directories under /data that I generally restore:

/app/
/data/
/system/package*
/system/netpolicy.xml
/system/users/0/
/misc_de/0/apexdata/com.android.permission/
/user_de/0/
/misc/apexdata/com.android.wifi
/system/notification_policy.xml
/property/persistent_properties
/user_de/0/org.lineageos.lineagesettings
/misc/profiles/
/system_ce/