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    Thread PS4 Remote Play for Android - Controllers?

    Today I just found out PS4 Remote Play can be run on Android devices. Dream come true. Im under the impression this rolled out a bit ago, but I havent been able to play PS4, so I didnt know about the port to Android. Anyway, I ran into a pretty obvious issue that I can't seem to find any answers...
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    Thread Android Pie - Notifications only come through Bluetooth device

    Noticed with the Pie update, that if you're using a bluetooth device, the notifications only come through that. No longer comes through phone as well. I need my earbuds to be paired and connected for most the time, but cannot have them in ears at all times. I only noticed after my wife called me...
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    Thread Galaxy Not 9 / Android 9 - Wallpaper Scrolling?

    I just picked up the Galaxy Note 9 and was looking up wallpaper dimensions. I ran across part of a review posted back in Aug at Note 9 Launch that said the device would support Wallpaper Scrolling on the home screen. More specifically it referred to these wallpapers that were going to be...
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    Thread One of my computers wont recognize Galaxy S8+

    Does any one know a reason why a computer won't recognize a Galaxy S8+ when plugged in USB. To me its clear that drivers are messed up on the ZBook, but I don't know how to fix it. I have two PCs, my wifes laptop and this HP ZBook x2 G4. All three of the other devices recognize the S8+, but the...
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    Thread Substitute for AndroidAuto - And 2018 Honda Accord EX with Hondalink

    I just purchased a 2018 Honda Accord EX that has Hondalink. The OS seems to be based on Android 6.1.1 So far Im very disappointed with the limitations of the Hondalink OS. The Driver Distraction Limitations are ridiculous. In CA it's illegal for you to hold your phone. It must be hands free. But...
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    Thread How do I set Unlock with Home Button Task?

    I just got the Galaxy S8 Plus and there is an option to unlock to home screen using home button. "a feature that skips the lock screen after a hard press on the home button. Settings > Display > Navigation bar. Enable Unlock with Home button." I'd like to set Tasker to enable this feature when...
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    Thread Unified Remote - Missing MPC-BE and related actions

    Im trying to create a widget for Unified Remote that allows me to jump back or forward 5sec in MPC (In Media Player Classic, the shortcut keys are Arrow keys left and right). Unified Remote info shows there should be a remote titled MPC-BE when going into "Change Action > Remote Action" that has...
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    Thread How do I set GIFs to be animated in txt conversation

    I didn't know really how to title this question... Currently if I get get a text message with a GIF attached, I have to tap on the image to view it as an animated image. However, recently I was helping my mom with her texting and I noticed that GIFS were play/animated without having to tap on...
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    Thread [Q] Will there be new Official Themes?

    I just got my Galaxy S6, and Im somewhat disappointed with the themes available. They're all way too colorful for my taste, not to mention the majority of them are pink and pastels. The ultron one is, okay... but not what im looking when they're saying Im able to "personalize" it. In any case...
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    Thread Any way to change default Contact Type?

    Recently I had to get a replacement phone for my mom and they gave us the HTC Droid DNA. My mom is very technologically literate, so Im trying to make the phone as simple and straight forward as possible. When it comes to adding a new contact, I can't seem to find a way to change the default...
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    Thread [Q] Android to Windows: apps question

    Recently there has been a few teasers regarding Windows 10 for PC, Tablet, and Phones. Pretty soon the Galaxy S6 will be coming out and since I'm already a Samsung customer, my initial thought is to go with that... But when I think about windows 10 and its possibilities, it makes me reconsider...
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    Thread [Q] Any way to ensure data wipe of Hard Bricked Tablet

    On a recent related thread I asked if there was any way to confirm if my tablet is in fact hard bricked. aside from me trying to find someone that knows enough about electronics and electricity to check the battery and power input/output using a Multimeter, the general idea is that it is in...
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    Thread [Q] Note 8.0 won't start... period. May be hard bricked.

    A while back i used to "try" to root stuff. I sucked at it BAD. Anyway, I have a Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110) that I had rooted to a certain point (very superficial) and I just kept it the way it was, that way I could use Multi-window for any app. This morning I unplug my tab from the charger only...
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    Thread [Q] Galaxy Devices: What makes a battery last longer?

    Before you say stuff like "Backlight intensity, environmental temperatures, and how much is going on on the tablet being used" please allow me to properly explain the question. Im trying to help a friend in purchasing a tablet. Im trying to get a comparison of the available options and their...
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    Thread [Q] Read txt received on Galaxy S4 from Galaxy note 8.0?

    So im.as sick as a.dog right now. my galaxy S4 phone is being charged across the room, my galaxy Note 8.0 in my hands, when all the sudden i get a txt. i wonder... is there any way to view txts that i get on my Galaxy S4 phone from my Galaxy Note 8.0? currently my not is rooted if that helps...
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    Thread [Q] How do you print with KitKat?

    My dads Note 10.1 2014 edition was recently update to KitKat (4.4.2). For a long time I was excited about the upgrade as there was supposedly a feature to print to any printer on a network even if the printer itself isn't ePirnt capable. Two apps we spefically use that we'd be interested in...
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    Thread [Q] Need help with EZpdf "Open in New Tab"

    Recently I found out EZpdf Reader app has a feature "Open in New Tab". I love it. However, when I tried to show my dad how to use it, the feature didn't work right in his tablet. Normally when you tap the feature, options come up for file management/browser apps available on the device its...
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    Thread [Q] Need to Unroot Nook Tablet

    So, a while back I was like "Hey, Im gonna root everything... Yay!!"... Then I realized I don't get this stuff enough to do it with any sort of confidence. So, then I decided "Eh, Im not gonna root anything anymore." Unfortunately, a friend once to sale their Nook Tablet that I had rooted for...
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    Thread Any way To upgrade when auto-rooted?

    Earlier this month I found out that Sumsung started releasing 4.4.2 as an upgrade for almost all the Galaxy Devices. My phone (an S4) upgraded perfectly. But when I tried to upgrade my Note, it said it had been Modified. I have a GT-N5110 and used Auto-root to root. No custom recovery, boot, or...
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    Thread Verizon service - A way to have two phones activated?

    My friend, whos on my family plan, just downgraded from a galaxy S3 to an env3. I bought the galaxy S3 from him. I currently have a Galaxy S4. I want to have both phones activated with my phone number. Is that possible? If so, How? Currently when I did a factory reset it still shows that its...
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    Thread [Q] Need Opinion/info on Qmadix 4.4A USB Triple Travel Charging Hub...

    So Im in desperate need of at least one more Wall charge for my galaxy note 8.0 and Galaxy S4. The only problem is they're either pretty expensive for the more legit products, or sketchy. I just need the white box part that goes into the wall outlet. SO incredibly embarrassing and frustrating...
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    Thread Downgrading from VZN GSIII... Does "Unlocked" mean squat?

    My buddy whos on our family plan needs to downgrade from a Galaxy S III to a basic phone. I came across an Unlocked AT&T Samsung SGH-A157. When I called Verizon they used a blanket statement of "AT&T uses completely different technology than verizon, so their phones won't work on Verizon". I...
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    Thread MirrorOp not working after Saferoot

    Ive been using an app called "MirrorOp" that allows you to Mirror everything from your mobile device (smartphone and tablet) to a computer on the network. In order to use the app, the device has to be rooted. I rooted my galaxy Note 8.0, used the app, and have had great success. However...
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    Thread Auto-root using sgh-i727??

    So, any auto-root guides I find instruct to use the autoroot file for sghi727, which is an AT&T Model, not even a galaxy S phone as far as I can tell. are either of the following guides accurate? http://www.droidgator.com/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s4-sch-i545/...
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    Thread [Q] Is there a program that will emulate iOS?

    Im supposed to help some friends of mine put together a course on using certain apps on android devices, and similar apps on iOS (ipad, iphone, etc.) I don't have an iPad or iPhone and don't have any means of testing the apps theyre using. I'm perfectly fine with purchasing the apps, but first I...
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    Thread [Q] Network webcam stream?

    Ive got a web cam hooked up to my desktop at home. Is there any app for a galaxy note 8.0 that will allow me to watch the webcam feed from my note? Ive done the "auto-root", but I won't do roms. Ive searched, and I see quite a few hits for turning your tab or phone into a network webcam, but I...
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    Thread Is there a way to emulate an iPad2 on PC

    I want to look into a few iPad apps for some friends so that I can make tutorials about those apps. But being that I do not have any apple devices, I was wondering if there is a way to emulate an iPad 2 on a desktop pc (or in my case a laptop. I run Windows 7 If not by emulating, then is there...
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    Thread Java on galaxy note 8?

    So recently ive been trying to visit Keepvid.com on my tablet, only get the following message: " Java is not installed or has been disabled. Get Java here:*http://keepvid.com/java*and enable it in your browsers plugins if necessary." I have adobe flash installed which I thought would cover...
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    Thread Does anyone have CM 10.2 for GT-N5110

    I have a GT-N5110 Im trying to get out of Bootloop. I tried to Unroot, got stuck in boot loop, so it was suggested that I flash recovery (done: PhilZ Touch 6) and then flash a rom (tying to find a rom to flash). Would rather do CM 10.2 rather than CM 11... but any links to CM 10.2 direct to...
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    Thread Is SIO the North American USA region code?

    Im trying to unroot and trying to download the Jellybean Firmware but I can't figure out which region to download. http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N5110 Is SIO the code of North America (USA) Region? If not, what is the region code?
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    Thread Unroot to Stock JellyBean Rom

    So originally I posted this thread because I was stuck in a recovery limbo. Flashing rom wouldn't work, restoring wouldn't work. But thanks to the assistance of a few users I found out that the recovery and nightly I was using needed to be updated. Finally flashed CM11 KitKat. Not impressed...
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    Thread [Q] Will newpower99 Battery last longer with Root?

    I feel pretty bad since Ive been bouncing around this forum asking questions about the root process for my friends Nook Tablet like there's no tomorrow. But Unfortunately I have yet another question about the Nook Tablet. I've done the Rooting process thanks in large, if not completely, to...
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    Thread [Q] Modem to Router or Modem/router combo?

    My parents and I are getting tired of our ISP (Comcast Sacramento) modem constantly hiccuping and having problems communicating to our routers. We like at different houses but seem to have the same problem. My parents are needing me to relocate their modem and router to the center of the house...
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    Thread [Q] Rooted and Flashed with CM 11. "Can't play videos"?

    ~EDIT~ Recently I rooted and flashed CM 11. Any time I try to go and play a video, whether it's from the internal storage, sd card, or stream from a website, I just get "Can't play video." Does anyone know of any reasons why this would be happening and how how to fix it? Or any suggestions...
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    Thread [Q] Can a Nook Tablet run like a Galaxy Tab

    Im very sorry for such a dumb question, but I didn't know how else to ask this. Im familiar enough with rooting where I rooted my Galaxy Note 8.0 using the Odin method. But Im not familiar with roms very well. My friend has a Nook (BNTV250 Software 1.4.3) that she never uses. She said if it was...