You may have noticed that the default settings for Android do not allow the system to read text messages automatically. The “Do Not Disturb While Driving” feature in iOS does this for you, but in Android the system only reads the last five messages. If you’d like to get around this limitation, here’s how to …
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When you’re designing for Android, you should always consider the screen size of your visitors. While the screen size of an iPhone is bigger than that of an Android phone, a tablet’s screen is smaller than a smartphone’s. Android’s physical screen size is measured diagonally from top to bottom. The most common smartphone screens are …
If you’ve been thinking of rooting your Android smartphone, you’re not alone. Rooting your phone allows you to install third-party applications and bypass limitations on the operating system. Many smartphones don’t come rooted, which is why rooting your phone is so popular. Luckily, there are three different methods to determine whether your phone is rooted. …
If you want to use different text tones when you receive messages, you can assign different tones to various contacts. This is a handy feature to use when you don’t want to interrupt someone’s conversation or when you want to make sure you know who is trying to contact you. To assign a new tone …
You may be wondering, “Where do text messages stored on an Android phone go?” First of all, it is important to understand that your SMS files are not actually in any particular folder. Android stores them in the phone’s memory. The storage is marked “readable” and can be used for new data. You can then …
Some people are reporting that their Gboard experience is lagging on their Android smartphones. The problem is most likely app related. The OS of the affected devices has nothing to do with it. The affected users are reporting this problem after updating the Gboard app. The stable update for Gboard was released on July 7, …
Several factors can cause your Android phone to malfunction, including malignant applications, internal OS conflicts, and updates. Physical damage, liquid damage, or firmware update can also cause your Android phone to lose the restart option. Listed below are the common causes for a malfunctioning Android. If you are experiencing an issue with your Android phone, …
There are several ways to disable call blocking on Android phones, and you can find instructions for your phone manufacturer and version here. By blocking specific numbers, you can prevent your phone from ringing when the number you block calls from is detected. It will also stop notifications from dialers and alarms from popping up. …
Samsung’s software support has been improving steadily for years, but when the Tab S2 was released, the company’s reputation for supporting its devices wasn’t great. It was rare to receive the latest Android update the same year as Google devices, and even less likely to get monthly security patches. Now, however, things have changed. Samsung …
To cast the screen of an Android device to a Linux computer, use an app called guiscrcpy. This program can be used to view your Android screen on a Linux computer, and it can also be used to recover data from your Android phone. If you are not comfortable with using Linux, the LinuxOnAndroid project …