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How can I open the power menu in Android without pressing the power button?
The power button on my Android phone is dodgy and doesn't always work. I think it's on its last legs so I want to avoid pressing it if possible to extend its lifespan! I know nothing about coding or how Android works. But I was wondering if it is possible to send the button press event to the system...
The power button on my Android phone is dodgy and doesn't always work. I think it's on its last legs so I want to avoid pressing it if possible to extend its lifespan!
I know nothing about coding or how Android works. But I was wondering if it is possible to send the button press event to the system using this sort of code somehow: KeyEvent#KEYCODE_POWER .
Is there a way I can open the power menu via the screen only? Is there something I can type into a terminal (how do you get a terminal in Android?) that would open the power menu?
glauco
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Apr 15, 2022, 09:47 PM
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Require password to turn off for all Android devices
A relative of mine recently lost his phone and someone turned it off immediately and now the phone is missing. Find My Device was unable to locate the phone as it had been turned off. I have a few other devices that are running Android 12 or less, is there a way to force the user to enter a password...
A relative of mine recently lost his phone and someone turned it off immediately and now the phone is missing. Find My Device was unable to locate the phone as it had been turned off.
I have a few other devices that are running Android 12 or less, is there a way to force the user to enter a password to turn it off?
I did a search and it seems there is such a feature in newer Android devices by some manufacturers. One suggested way was to set up a macro on the longpress of the power button hence preventing it from shutting down.
Is there a way I can achieve this even if it means rooting my phone or using third-party apps?
prantik bizz
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Jan 1, 2024, 12:01 PM
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Power off requires password for all android phone
One of my relatives dropped their phone and someone picked it up and turned it off. Now there is no way to locate it as Find My Device does not show it anymore. I have an Android 12 device and there are some other devices with friends and family that are running Android 12 or less. I searched and th...
One of my relatives dropped their phone and someone picked it up and turned it off. Now there is no way to locate it as Find My Device does not show it anymore.
I have an Android 12 device and there are some other devices with friends and family that are running Android 12 or less.
I searched and there is a "Require password to turn off" in newer phones.
Is there a way I can implement the same feature on the devices that I have?
I am willing to root or use third-party apps for this.
prantik bizz
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Jan 1, 2024, 06:51 AM
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Shut down Android TV
I have a Philips 58PUS8505/62 4K LED Android TV. Normally, I want to power off the TV by switching off the power outlet the TV is connected. However, the TV or its remote does not provide a menu or key combination (that I know of) to shut down the operating system and power off the TV _before I cut...
I have a Philips 58PUS8505/62 4K LED Android TV. Normally, I want to power off the TV by switching off the power outlet the TV is connected. However, the TV or its remote does not provide a menu or key combination (that I know of) to shut down the operating system and power off the TV _before I cut the power_.
When I press the red (power) button on the remote, the TV goes into standby. However Android continues to run and I see disk IO on the external disk connected to the USB port of the TV. I know how to "unmount" the external disk, but my question is not on this.
I tried to **long press** the power button on the remote (external TV boxes work this way), but nothing different happens.
There seems to be no way to power off the TV. What am I missing?
FedKad
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Feb 21, 2023, 10:17 AM
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What is "Navigation Bar" option on Unihertz Titan Pocket?
I have a Unihertz Titan Pocket, and when I hold the power button, I see an option for "Navigation bar". I've pressed it many times, but I don't see what it does. Does anyone know?
I have a Unihertz Titan Pocket, and when I hold the power button, I see an option for "Navigation bar".
I've pressed it many times, but I don't see what it does. Does anyone know?
TSG
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Jun 11, 2023, 11:55 PM
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Operate pixel 3a XL without a battery
I’m wondering if anyone out there who owns a **Pixel 3a XL** has ever tried to operate it without the battery. I'm asking *specifically* about this model of phone, and am not looking for general guidance like "it depends on the phone". I own a Pixel 3a XL and the battery has started to fail and has...
I’m wondering if anyone out there who owns a **Pixel 3a XL** has ever tried to operate it without the battery.
I'm asking *specifically* about this model of phone, and am not looking for general guidance like "it depends on the phone".
I own a Pixel 3a XL and the battery has started to fail and has expanded as many lithium ion batteries will when they reach their end of life.
I’m using it in an always on situation (which perhaps hastened the battery failure), and I don’t really need a battery as it will always have an external power supply when in use.
Will it work if I remove the battery? Or is there any modification that I can do to get it to work in Android or via the hardware rather than installing a brand new battery?
I wanted to ask the community before attempting battery removal, since as described in this ifixit guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Google+Pixel+3a+XL+Battery+Replacement/124631 it is quite involved.
TIA.
Jon Worek
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Jul 7, 2023, 11:33 PM
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Is there a way to keep an Amazon Fire TV from going into Power Saving Mode?
Asking here because it was originally posted to Super User where it was closed due to the mod considering it an Android device. My fire department recently purchased a TV with the intention of using it to monitor things like calls, call responses and weather. For obvious reasons, this TV needs to st...
Asking here because it was originally posted to Super User where it was closed due to the mod considering it an Android device.
My fire department recently purchased a TV with the intention of using it to monitor things like calls, call responses and weather. For obvious reasons, this TV needs to stay on 24/7/365 (aside from things like updates or temporary power drops).
Now for the problem, this is an Insignia model ns-55f301NA22 and is an Amazon Fire TV (not using a FireStick, it is a Fire TV). From research I have done on Amazon forums, this TV cannot be kept on 24/7. Apparently while you can shut the screensaver off, eventually the TV will go into a power saving or shutdown mode. Does anyone have suggestions on preventing this TV from going into power saving mode?
We would really like the screen to stay awake at all times, but if absolutely necessary, we would be willing to have it set to come on with motion activation or something of the like.
Edit to add: our call information is sourced from a website which can run through the TV’s browser. The website does have graphics that rotate through a couple different screens.
L.B.
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Dec 20, 2022, 09:25 PM
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How can I backup Samsung Note 10 it if does not work
My Samsung Note 10 went green lines and now it does not turn on. But sometimes when I connect power supply it vibrates. When put on the wirless pad it also vibrates. The phone not the pad. How can I backup the device? Tried connecting to computer it did not pick up the note 10. How can I backup? Can...
My Samsung Note 10 went green lines and now it does not turn on. But sometimes when I connect power supply it vibrates. When put on the wirless pad it also vibrates. The phone not the pad. How can I backup the device? Tried connecting to computer it did not pick up the note 10. How can I backup? Can I remove memory from it and plug it in to something elae? I need my old texts and data. Please help? Any good method helps. Thanks!
Vick
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Sep 11, 2022, 02:49 AM
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Android Power button shortcut
I am using android Marshmallow. I want to know about a shortcut method to power off my phone without power button. Without using any external emulators as explained [here][1]. I searched it for many hours couldn't find any solution. I like to use a solution without any app using. Thanks in advance....
I am using android Marshmallow. I want to know about a shortcut method to power off my phone without power button. Without using any external emulators as explained here . I searched it for many hours couldn't find any solution.
I like to use a solution without any app using.
Thanks in advance.
Sachith Muhandiram
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Apr 11, 2017, 02:27 AM
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How to turn off ultra power saving mode that was enabled for Huawei Android while it was on low power?
My Huawei Android was on low power and it proposed to turn on ultra power saving mode. I accepted it. Now I have connected the phone to the charger but I can not enable other power modes. I am going to `"Settings - Device - Power Saving"` and there 3 modes are presented to me: 1) Ultra; 2) Smart; 3)...
My Huawei Android was on low power and it proposed to turn on ultra power saving mode. I accepted it. Now I have connected the phone to the charger but I can not enable other power modes. I am going to
"Settings - Device - Power Saving" and there 3 modes are presented to me: 1) Ultra; 2) Smart; 3) Normal. The Ultra mode is enabled and I can not enable the other modes. When I try to enable other modes, the message appears and nothing happens:
This function can not be used in ultra power saving mode
So - is there way back to the normal power saving mode? I tried to Google this and some suggest to reset the phone to the factory settings. It is something incredible. There should be simple way out of this!? Why the ultra power saving mode is so protected?
TomR
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Jun 1, 2019, 08:04 PM
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Is there any way to remove "Screenshot" option from power menu for Android 10+?
Is there any way to remove "Screenshot" option from power menu for Android 10+ without a 3rd party app, or with a custom xml?
Is there any way to remove "Screenshot" option from power menu for Android 10+ without a 3rd party app, or with a custom xml?
shellie
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Nov 8, 2021, 07:16 PM
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Android-x86 power button press does not sleep
I'm running Android-x86 on an intel Apollo Lake tablet. When I press the power button, Android does not go to sleep. Instead, it shows the power menu. This means I cannot put the device to sleep by pressing the button. Also, there is no option to configure Buttons in Settings. Sleep works if I open...
I'm running Android-x86 on an intel Apollo Lake tablet. When I press the power button, Android does not go to sleep. Instead, it shows the power menu. This means I cannot put the device to sleep by pressing the button. Also, there is no option to configure Buttons in Settings.
Sleep works if I open a terminal and type
echo mem > /sys/power/state
How do I make a single press of the power button put the device to sleep?
stavrakis
(21 rep)
Nov 11, 2017, 12:59 PM
• Last activity: May 27, 2020, 01:09 PM
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Automatic Power On and Off
Is it possible to configure a smartphone with Android 8.1.0 to power on and off at specified times?
Is it possible to configure a smartphone with Android 8.1.0 to power on and off at specified times?
Vlad
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Jan 9, 2020, 08:11 PM
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Preventing the screen going on on power connection
Whenever my phone is connected to the power source the screen goes on, I would really like to disable this feature, but cannot find any relevant option. In case you want to know why this causes me problems I have disabled automatic screen off and the roads are very bumpy and regardless how many new...
Whenever my phone is connected to the power source the screen goes on, I would really like to disable this feature, but cannot find any relevant option.
In case you want to know why this causes me problems I have disabled automatic screen off and the roads are very bumpy and regardless how many new cables I buy they cannot prevent power cable reconnecting.
HTC U11 Android 9.
exebook
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Dec 25, 2019, 06:24 AM
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Is it possible to have the alarm sound in Max Power saving Mode?
My Samsung A3 has a function called Max Power Saving Mode which I assume is Samsung's version of Ultra Power Saving mode. I find it very helpful sometimes but when this mode alarms dont go off. Is there any way to allow alarms ( set in the clock app) to go off in this mode? I've checked through the...
My Samsung A3 has a function called Max Power Saving Mode which I assume is Samsung's version of Ultra Power Saving mode. I find it very helpful sometimes but when this mode alarms dont go off. Is there any way to allow alarms ( set in the clock app) to go off in this mode? I've checked through the settings for this mode and I can't find anything which allows it. I've searched the web and I couldn't fine anything about this though I did find some stuff on UPSM but the settings didn't seem to match.
byronyasgur
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Aug 24, 2017, 11:07 PM
• Last activity: Nov 18, 2019, 06:49 AM
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Securing power off menu options when phone screen is locked or customizing power-off menu options?
I am using Google Nexus 5 with stock 4.4 KitKat. When the phone is in `locked state (locked with a standard PIN code, password or pattern)` and we long press power button, we get the power-off menu with options like Power-Off, Flight mode and Sound options (Mute, Vibrate and Sound) I was wondering t...
I am using Google Nexus 5 with stock 4.4 KitKat.
When the phone is in
locked state (locked with a standard PIN code, password or pattern) and we long press power button, we get the power-off menu with options like Power-Off, Flight mode and Sound options (Mute, Vibrate and Sound)
I was wondering that whether we could secure/disable the power-off and flight mode option if the phone is locked state or is there any way to customize these menu options?
I looked in one of such question but didn't get the answer:
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/37512/disable-power-off-menu-when-screen-is-locked
Mrudang Vora
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Dec 10, 2013, 10:58 AM
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Cannot boot into homescreen after installed Android PIE
My phone model is Asus Zenfone Max Z010D. My power button and volume up button are not working. Is there anyway to boot to the homescreen? Since I have installed Android pie (AEX custom rom), they have this EDL issue (cannot reboot to device/recovery). I accidently rebooted the device, and it went t...
My phone model is Asus Zenfone Max Z010D. My power button and volume up button are not working. Is there anyway to boot to the homescreen?
Since I have installed Android pie (AEX custom rom), they have this EDL issue (cannot reboot to device/recovery). I accidently rebooted the device, and it went to EDL. Then I rebooted it by holding the volume down key with the phone connected to computer by usb, but it then went off automatically. Now it is only showing the offline charging, while connected to charger.
How to resolve this?
Sreeram P
(21 rep)
Mar 30, 2019, 04:44 AM
• Last activity: Mar 31, 2019, 03:47 PM
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Is it possible to keep the touch sensor on while the screen is off?
I know that the touch sensor of a phone's screen requires power to operate. So, my question is that, is there any way to keep the touch sensor *on* while the screen is *off* in Android OS?
I know that the touch sensor of a phone's screen requires power to operate. So, my question is that, is there any way to keep the touch sensor *on* while the screen is *off* in Android OS?
Puspam
(642 rep)
Mar 31, 2019, 10:14 AM
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Disabling power button restart
How can I disable android from rebooting when the power button is pressed for few seconds? Is this done in software? Context: my power button is broken. I tried to remap it by changing the relevant file (`/system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl`), I uncommented lines that dealt with POWER and changed VOLUM...
How can I disable android from rebooting when the power button is pressed for few seconds? Is this done in software?
Context: my power button is broken. I tried to remap it by changing the relevant file (
/system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl), I uncommented lines that dealt with POWER and changed VOLUME_UP key to power. Right now, pressing the power button doesn't lead to anything, and volume up button would actually power off the screen. But the old problem seems to happen once in a while.
I suspect if this feature was implemented in hardware because, after all the phone has to be turned on when the OS is not running. Still, is someone aware if a key in Generic.kl corresponds to the reboot feature?
hrkrshnn
(141 rep)
Dec 28, 2018, 02:59 PM
• Last activity: Jan 3, 2019, 01:45 PM
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Any way to hide the "Advanced Reboot" option in Power menu in AospExtended?
An **Advanced Reboot** option appears in the **Power Menu**(which appears on holding the Power button) which gives me a bad feeling since my phone ends up in a lot of hands. Is there any way to disable it?
An **Advanced Reboot** option appears in the **Power Menu**(which appears on holding the Power button) which gives me a bad feeling since my phone ends up in a lot of hands. Is there any way to disable it?
Utkarsh Verma
(185 rep)
Oct 4, 2018, 03:32 AM
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