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How to do backups and updates properly with full device encryption?

I think about the following use cases: 'Perfectly' reverse encryption without losing settings Update ROMs. Even if /system, /data, /sdcard (internal) are encrypted Low level Backups with CWM. When SDCARD partition is also encrypted. Emergency…
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Can I remotely launch an app on my android phone?

I have an HTC One S but I don't know where it is. I remotely installed 'Find My Phone' on it via Google Play Store. Now I want to remotely launch it. How can I do that?
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How to view animated GIFs in Android?

Is there a way to view animated GIFs on an Android device? I searched the Market without success.
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com.google.android.trichromelibrary causes many Android apps to crash

Recently, apps that are fine an hour ago now crash when I open them. The crash report message seems to be caused by a null pointer exception (NPE) in com.google.android.trichromelibrary. Apps affected for me: Gmail Dashlane Is it just me, or is…
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Why is Android rooting not as fragmented as iOS jailbreaking?

For Android rooting these days, it appears that Magisk is dominant, though there are some alternatives mostly for older versions of Android, e.g., CF-Auto-Root. However, in iOS, there appear to be more options, e.g., checkra1n, unc0ver, and Chimera…
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Is it possible to install Docker using Termux?

I'm just tinkering with my Android tablet and was wondering if I can get Docker running on it. I've tried dkg install docker and also apt install docker both gave me unable to locate package Docker I probably need to add Docker's repo into list of…
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"Insufficient storage" when trying to install new app

Every time I go to install a new app, I get the message "Insufficient storage", and an unable to install anything! I am using Samsung GT19060 my internal memory is 8GB. I have not downloaded anything but anytime I try to download something it will…
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Clone Android device including the content of SD card

I have to clone about 65 Android devices (Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N). I would do it with a backup in CyanogenMod, but the problem with the Cyanogen Backup is, it does not back up the SD card. Any other methods to completely clone an Android device?…
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Get new random MAC for same SSID without factory reset on Android 10+

Here is the MAC Randomization described and stated: Note: Randomized MAC addresses are generated per SSID and are persistent. I can confirm after deleting the SSID, rebooting, and connecting again, the same random MAC is used as before. However,…
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termux: running termux via adb without *any* direct interaction with the device?

I know how to open the termux app, run (for example) sv up sshd, and then interact with the Android device via ssh, rsync, etc. This is just an example, and the same is also true for any other termux initiated procedures. However, to do this, it's…
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What's causing battery drainage by "Google Services" while packet data is switched on in a 3G dead zone?

Here's a picture of my Samsung Galaxy S2 battery usage page. Around the point where the battery usage started diving, I had added a calendar remainder, sent an email (to a new contact) and browsed facebook (using their app) and twitter (using the…
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How to protect my Wi-Fi password from being displayed by Android phones when sharing it with QR code?

I would like to know if there is any workaround to protect or hide my TP-LINK Wi-Fi router password from being displayed on phones using Xiaomi (Redmi) phones. If we go to Wi-Fi in a Redmi phone and tap on previously connected Wi-Fi, then the phone…
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How to manually root a phone?

I want to learn how to root a android phone manually, I mean without any apps like KingRoot, dr.fone etc. I did not found any guides or information about it. (Background Information: I want to root a BlackBerry KeyOne, even if you say it does not…
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Is There A Way To Be Notified About Google Play (Android Marketplace) Discounts?

Is there a website or even Android app that keeps its subscribers updated of any possible promotions/discounts going on at Google Play (previously Android Market)? I hate to miss the train.
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Why does Google play show a "no connection: retry" error?

Recently I bought a Spice MI 280 with Android 2.3.4, I downloaded apps from the Android Market like App2sd, Task killer, Soundhound etc. A few days ago Android Market was upgraded to Google Play and when I try to open it it shows a no connection:…
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