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I can't find the widgets button on my tablet
I recently got a tablet called Android Tab 10 Lite with Android 14. I tried adding widgets, but couldn't find the button. I looked in the instructions manual and it was there, but I couldn't see it on my screen. I factory reset it and shut it down twice and still it's not there. I really want to dec...
I recently got a tablet called Android Tab 10 Lite with Android 14. I tried adding widgets, but couldn't find the button. I looked in the instructions manual and it was there, but I couldn't see it on my screen. I factory reset it and shut it down twice and still it's not there. I really want to decorate my tablet and I can't without widgets.
Mabel Obeng
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Jul 6, 2025, 10:58 PM
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How do I use my BLU M8L 2022 tablet as a phone?
How do I use my BLU M8L 2022 tablet as a phone?
How do I use my BLU M8L 2022 tablet as a phone?
Tracey Crowe
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Jul 19, 2023, 03:07 PM
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z can't setup proxy
When I'm on my tablet, I go to my wifi network, tap and hold on it, and I get a popup menu. I hit modify network, and get a popup for the wifi. I tap "show advanced options", and then change Proxy Settings from None -> Manual. The moment I do this the Save button grays out, and I can't click it. Eve...
When I'm on my tablet, I go to my wifi network, tap and hold on it, and I get a popup menu. I hit modify network, and get a popup for the wifi.
I tap "show advanced options", and then change Proxy Settings from None -> Manual.
The moment I do this the Save button grays out, and I can't click it.
Even if I fill in the proxy hostname and port, the save button remains grayed out.
Do I need root? Sorry if this is fairly obvious, I just found nothing online.
Overcode
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Mar 2, 2014, 06:17 AM
• Last activity: Mar 3, 2025, 02:02 PM
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Install a mobile app on a Samsung tab
I recently purchased the Samsung Galaxy Fit3, and according to SOME sources, it was compatible with a Samsung tab with wearable app. Then, when I got it, I was dumbfounded to look at the message that said tabs aren't compatible with bands or watches. Is there any way to install the mobile (phone) ve...
I recently purchased the Samsung Galaxy Fit3, and according to SOME sources, it was compatible with a Samsung tab with wearable app. Then, when I got it, I was dumbfounded to look at the message that said tabs aren't compatible with bands or watches.
Is there any way to install the mobile (phone) version of wearable for my tablet?
Manujja Bulathsinghela
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Feb 28, 2025, 12:08 PM
• Last activity: Feb 28, 2025, 12:36 PM
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Use an Android tablet as a Wacom drawing tablet for a PC?
Since a nice Wacom tablet is a bit pricey, especially for someone like me who doesn't do much graphic editing, I was wondering if it is possible to use a tablet (i.e. my Nexus 7) as a Wacom-esque drawing tablet when connected to a Linux computer? I did a bit of searching, however most of the info I...
Since a nice Wacom tablet is a bit pricey, especially for someone like me who doesn't do much graphic editing, I was wondering if it is possible to use a tablet (i.e. my Nexus 7) as a Wacom-esque drawing tablet when connected to a Linux computer?
I did a bit of searching, however most of the info I found is for using a Wacom tablet on an Android device. I've never used a Wacom device, however I have been doing some graphic editing in Gimp, and think it would be much easier than just using a mouse. And since I have a Nexus 7, it seemed like the logical place to start. I would have to use the Nexus as a USB peripheral for the computer, and I don't know if it is possible to transmit the touch screen coordinates to the PC.
If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it!
Garrett Fogerlie
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Mar 6, 2013, 04:10 PM
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How do I update my Lineage OS on this older tablet?
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 any...
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?
GAP
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Jan 27, 2025, 07:25 AM
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SenlinTech Tablet (pad6_ee), stuck on "Hello" screen, touchscreen not working
I have a SenlinTech Android Tablet (pad6_ee). I factory reset the thing and now my touchscreen is not responding at all, and I can't get past this screen to even attempt a fix. [![first screen after logo][1th]][1] I have searched high and low trying to figure out how to fix it. I have a phone and la...
I have a SenlinTech Android Tablet (pad6_ee). I factory reset the thing and now my touchscreen is not responding at all, and I can't get past this screen to even attempt a fix.
I have searched high and low trying to figure out how to fix it. I have a phone and laptop as well. I've also been trying to 'update from adb' but I can't seem to work that out either. The Senlin site is useless and this tab just doesn't seem to exist. It's windiws 14. I thought of resetting again and I got this error.
Is there a fix I can do using a phone/laptop?
I have searched high and low trying to figure out how to fix it. I have a phone and laptop as well. I've also been trying to 'update from adb' but I can't seem to work that out either. The Senlin site is useless and this tab just doesn't seem to exist. It's windiws 14. I thought of resetting again and I got this error.
Is there a fix I can do using a phone/laptop?
Naomi Darcy DragonGnomes
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Jan 14, 2025, 09:24 PM
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How would I find a ROM for this Chinese tablet?
I have a generic Chinese tablet (Model: Gener8 7", 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, running Android 10?). I want to install a lightweight custom ROM to improve its performance, but I can't find any ROMs for this specific device. I've searched XDA-Developers and other forums but haven't found anything for this...
I have a generic Chinese tablet (Model: Gener8 7", 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, running Android 10?). I want to install a lightweight custom ROM to improve its performance, but I can't find any ROMs for this specific device.
I've searched XDA-Developers and other forums but haven't found anything for this tablet. Does anyone have any idea of some compatible custom ROMs?
Here is the link for the tablet.
Sir Savage
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Dec 19, 2024, 01:08 AM
• Last activity: Dec 19, 2024, 01:10 AM
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Is there a way to do DATA formatting for Google Sheets on a Galaxy Tablet?
I cannot find any user interface for Google Sheets on a Samsung Galaxy Tablet. There are plenty of options for changing fonts, colors, etc. but formatting DATA (date formats, currency formats, etc.) does not appear to be supported. I have searched the web, but all the hits I get ignore the Galaxy Ta...
I cannot find any user interface for Google Sheets on a Samsung Galaxy Tablet. There are plenty of options for changing fonts, colors, etc. but formatting DATA (date formats, currency formats, etc.) does not appear to be supported.
I have searched the web, but all the hits I get ignore the Galaxy Tab input and present how to do it on a computer. Or else, if my search doesn't emphasize "DATA formatting", I get help with changing fonts.
Steve Cohen
Dec 6, 2024, 11:30 PM
• Last activity: Dec 7, 2024, 03:12 PM
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Update Non-Pixel Tablet to Android 15
This is a ODEA tablet currently running Android 14. I want to get to 15 to mimic my pixel phone. Any idea which factory or OTA image I can use?
This is a ODEA tablet currently running Android 14. I want to get to 15 to mimic my pixel phone. Any idea which factory or OTA image I can use?
TonyP
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Nov 15, 2024, 07:44 PM
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Is it possible to use mobile minutes on a tablet
Is it possible to make phone calls from a tablet and use minutes instead of data? The ultimate goal is to have a tablet (e.g. nexus 7) and a Bluetooth headset and make phone calls without using up all my data. I was looking into SIM cards to see if a different kind if card would produce the desired...
Is it possible to make phone calls from a tablet and use minutes instead of data?
The ultimate goal is to have a tablet (e.g. nexus 7) and a Bluetooth headset and make phone calls without using up all my data.
I was looking into SIM cards to see if a different kind if card would produce the desired result, but I couldn't get a clear answer.
Alexis Andersen
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Sep 23, 2014, 02:05 PM
• Last activity: Oct 28, 2024, 08:29 PM
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Need security pattern to unlock my new blu tablet
I received a brand new BLU tablet and someone has already put a security pattern on it to unlock it. How do I unlock it?
I received a brand new BLU tablet and someone has already put a security pattern on it to unlock it. How do I unlock it?
Cynthia Conrad
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Mar 19, 2024, 08:14 PM
• Last activity: Oct 14, 2024, 02:12 PM
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Should I keep my Android tablets' power off or leave them on standby mode?
I have two tablets: Allwinner A10 single-core 10 inches (old one) and Allwinner A31 quad-core 9.7 inches (new one). I notice that sometimes when not using the tablet's standby mode, the battery drain is 20 to 30 percent, there's also a little heat near the battery on the back of the tablet, and it s...
I have two tablets: Allwinner A10 single-core 10 inches (old one) and Allwinner A31 quad-core 9.7 inches (new one).
I notice that sometimes when not using the tablet's standby mode, the battery drain is 20 to 30 percent, there's also a little heat near the battery on the back of the tablet, and it sometimes becomes slow so I have to restart anyway. (I install lots of programs, software, browsers, readers, games, movie/music players. Recently the tablets are filled with Android applications.)
A couple of questions:
1. Should I keep my Android tablets power off or leave them on standby mode? Which option is better?
2. Will turning the tablet off at night when not using it increase the tablet's life?
3. Will it increase the battery life in terms of charge/discharge cycles if the tablet is left off when not used? So it increases battery longevity for years?
4. Will it also increase the life of the memory card and flash memory (as they are dependent on read/write cycles)? Something might be getting written to them by some background programs if the tablet is on standby?
5. Will it also increase the MTBF (mean time between failure) and longevity of the ARM processor and other electronic chip components, etc., of the tablets?
De coder
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Apr 18, 2013, 01:50 PM
• Last activity: Aug 24, 2024, 12:39 PM
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Can one use Android apps with HarmonyOS 3? If so, are there any restrictions or limitations?
Can one use Android apps with HarmonyOS 3? If so, are there any restrictions or limitations regarding which app can run, or whether running them on HarmonyOS can make them slower?
Can one use Android apps with HarmonyOS 3? If so, are there any restrictions or limitations regarding which app can run, or whether running them on HarmonyOS can make them slower?
Franck Dernoncourt
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Jul 23, 2024, 03:19 AM
• Last activity: Jul 23, 2024, 07:48 AM
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How to update apps without logging into a Google account for multiple tablets?
We are a company that sets up multiple tablets for our customers with the same Google account. Our customers are complaining that they are constantly being logged out and have to log in again to update our apps. Is there any way we can have our customers update our apps without having to constantly...
We are a company that sets up multiple tablets for our customers with the same Google account. Our customers are complaining that they are constantly being logged out and have to log in again to update our apps.
Is there any way we can have our customers update our apps without having to constantly log into the Google account? I saw there is Aurora Store, but I don't want to risk losing our Google Play Console privileges if Google finds out our customers are downloading from there.
What is the best approach here?
Pink Jazz
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Jul 8, 2024, 09:07 PM
• Last activity: Jul 11, 2024, 09:59 AM
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Connecting Blue Yeti usb microphone to Android tablet?
How do you select audio input/output devices on an Android tablet (e.g. galaxy tab) so you can use a Blue Yeti USB mic as an input device but NOT as an output device? The Blue Yeti has headphone jacks, for some odd reason, so when I connect it to my tablet, it auto detects the mic and uses it to rec...
How do you select audio input/output devices on an Android tablet (e.g. galaxy tab) so you can use a Blue Yeti USB mic as an input device but NOT as an output device?
The Blue Yeti has headphone jacks, for some odd reason, so when I connect it to my tablet, it auto detects the mic and uses it to record sound. However, since it also has headphone jacks, it automatically tries to use it to output sound as well.
I want to use this mic to improve audio quality during Zoom calls, but I still want it to output sound over the tablet's speakers. How do I do that?
Currently, it seems to randomly select if it outputs sound over the speakers or the Yeti's headphones. Frustratingly, unlike Linux or Windows, Android doesn't seem to have any kind of audio I/O management screen, so I can't simply manually select the output device.
Cerin
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Jul 1, 2024, 08:47 PM
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What is com.wingos.camerasaver?
Whenever I start my device, there is like a camera shaped indicator which shows up on the status bar for like 2 or 3 seconds. When I investigate by clicking on it, it shows that the app has no permission granted at all. I am confused as to why it keeps on happening. I can't seem to uninstall it as i...
Whenever I start my device, there is like a camera shaped indicator which shows up on the status bar for like 2 or 3 seconds. When I investigate by clicking on it, it shows that the app has no permission granted at all. I am confused as to why it keeps on happening. I can't seem to uninstall it as it doesn't appear in my "installed app section".
HIhowareyou
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Jun 23, 2024, 12:31 PM
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Tab S7 FE tablet with external bluetooth keyboard can't write caret ^ instead it writes ˆ
I'm using my tablet Samsung S7 FE with external keyboard Samsung Trio 500. There is a problem with the caret symbol. I can use write `ˆ` but LaTeX cannot work with `ˆ`. I tried installing Google Keyboard but no luck with that. I've read similar posts on the web but there is no improvement. What shou...
I'm using my tablet Samsung S7 FE with external keyboard Samsung Trio 500. There is a problem with the caret symbol. I can use write
ˆ but LaTeX cannot work with ˆ.
I tried installing Google Keyboard but no luck with that. I've read similar posts on the web but there is no improvement. What should I do to fix this?
yagizeren
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Jul 16, 2022, 02:17 PM
• Last activity: Jun 11, 2024, 07:53 PM
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Adding videos to VLC
How can I add video files to an Android tablet so that it can be played by VLC? There isn't an obvious way to do this with the app.
How can I add video files to an Android tablet so that it can be played by VLC? There isn't an obvious way to do this with the app.
RHPT
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May 14, 2024, 07:29 PM
• Last activity: May 16, 2024, 12:29 PM
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Obscure Mio Tablet Stuck when Booting to Bootloader
In my journey to turn my extremely weak and unsupported Mio Tablet 10 into a Linux machine, I've come across a hurdle when trying to boot into bootloader mode from either ADB or the recovery menu on the tablet. **When booting to Fastboot, the tablet just freezes on the OEM splash screen (Mio's Logo)...
In my journey to turn my extremely weak and unsupported Mio Tablet 10 into a Linux machine, I've come across a hurdle when trying to boot into bootloader mode from either ADB or the recovery menu on the tablet.
**When booting to Fastboot, the tablet just freezes on the OEM splash screen (Mio's Logo) and doesn't move on from there.** It can boot normally and works as expected, so I don't believe there is anything corrupted (I've also barely touched this tablet since getting it, so I don't expect anything to be broken yet).
Any ideas on how I can troubleshoot it? (
adb logcat doesn't pick anything up, and just says it is waiting for a device). The tablet is running Android 6.
P.S if anyone has a way to root the tablet without using bootloader, it'll also be much appreciated.
Lior Dahan
(111 rep)
Mar 29, 2024, 11:00 AM
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