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**The Fairphone 4**, as nominated by [@be_gt@lemmy.world](https://lemmy.world/u/be_gt)! As promised, you will be receiving 1 Lemmy Silver, and of course, bragging rights.  But, we also have an honorary Golden Lemmy award, which goes to... **Every Android device that is not the Samsung Galaxy S22+**, as nominated by [@OpenStars@discuss.online](https://discuss.online/u/OpenStars)! You get 1 Lemmy Silver (and bragging rights) too!  That's it for this year's Golden Lemmy, folks! (Nomination thread is [here](https://lemmy.world/post/10291122) for future references.)
Previously: [Submission Statement Edition](https://lemmy.world/post/3297922) Haven't done these in a while, so let's get started. 1. Since we haven't really heard any feedback one way or the other, *rule 8 is now official*. To be fair, we've had a lot less microblog posts than I expected (only one Twitter/X post in the last month even after I waited longer than the initial 1-2 weeks expected, and that was a crosspost.) - Again, the rules are always a work in progress, feel free to give your two cents here whenever you like. 2. As you guys know, PipedLinkBot went completely insane 2 days ago and looks like it's temporarily shut down. So, I'd like to use this opportunity to explain why I banned the bot pretty much immediately after our community reopened. (And gloat a bit, of course) - Even though I do agree with the principle of using open source, privacy focused frontend instead of using Youtube directly, I have a real problem with using a bot to respond every time somebody posts a Youtube link. It feels like spam, and it doesn't feel like it serves any utility besides pushing an agenda (even though many people here would agree with it). Most people have seen it around here enough to use pipedvideo if they wanted it to use it already. - I think it's always been a rage inducing part of the reddit experience that you see you received a response to your comment, but only have it been a bot smugly correcting your grammar or tell you all your letters are in order or something useless like that. So, for this place, I would like to make sure that everyone you talk to here is a real person as much as possible, because people inspire people to be greater, but bots don't.
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> Third-party Android launchers often suffer from limitations and issues because of Android, but this user survey could help.
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> Google could be working on a feature that syncs notifications between your Android phones and your Android tablets.
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> Google seems to be preparing a new feature to help users backup their Health Connect data on devices running Android 15 or higher.
cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/19441320 > cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/19441267 > > > I have a 2nd-gen chromecast, it's factory reset. If i plug it in all it tells me is to install the app to start configuring. > > > > I don't have a google account not do i want to install/use google-related stuff on my phone. > > > > My home router doesn't register any new device, which makes sense since the cast doesn't know the SSID/pass of the WiFi. > > > > Does it try to ping some service/port? Multicast perhaps? Where would it get an IP from without authenticating? > > > > My (wired) PC runs gentoo. > > > > How can i get it to work in these conditions?
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> Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 redesigns the Settings app with some Material You tweaks and better organization.
I have an unrooted GrapheneOS phone. I was surprised that it doesn’t offer a native option to limit battery charging to a specific upper limit (e.g., 80%) to preserve battery health and prolong the battery's life. To work around this, I decided to implement a charging limit feature using automation software and a Wi-Fi-controllable plug. After some research, I bought a Shelly Plug S for this purpose. I'm trying to keep things open-source, so I avoid Google Play apps when possible. The closest Tasker alternative I found on F-Droid is Easer. Unfortunately, Easer seems to lack some crucial features that would make this process easier, such as switching Wi-Fi networks or starting external apps. Here’s my plan so far: * My phone’s charger is plugged into the Shelly Plug S, which is connected to my Wi-Fi network. * I want to use Easer to automate the process: It would turn on the plug when the charger is connected, monitor the battery level, and, once it reaches 80%, turn off the Shelly Plug S by making an HTTP call to its local web interface (or an API call). * I prefer to block the Shelly Plug from accessing the Internet entirely (to avoid leaking data to the cloud) by setting up firewall rules that restrict its access to only my local network. However, Easer seems to have some limitations that make this more challenging than expected: * Easer cannot switch Wi-Fi networks: I was hoping to use the Shelly Plug’s local access point (AP mode) for a more portable solution, but since Easer doesn’t have permission to switch networks, I'm restricted to my home network. * Easer cannot start external apps: It also can’t trigger external apps that might help with network switching or more advanced controls. At the moment, I’m stuck with these limitations and was wondering if anyone has experience with similar setups or has already written code to implement something like this. Specifically: Has anyone written or seen code to automate switching off a Shelly Plug once a certain battery level is reached? Are there any workarounds for Easer’s limitations, or should I consider switching to a different automation tool that fits my FOSS preference? I would greatly appreciate any tips, code snippets, or discussions around best practices for this type of setup. Ideally, I'd love to make this work while keeping the setup local and portable, but I’m open to suggestions! Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi, I would like to change the owner of a directory on the sdcard `/sdcard/aDirectory` I have a terminal installed on my Android 10 (LineageOS 17) `com.android.terminal` `sudo` is not present so I use `su` and it works. ```bash su #Terminal was granted Superuser rights cd /sdcard chown 10:10 aDirectory #I don't get any error message. stat aDirectory #Uid (0/root) ``` So the owner stay **root** no matter what I'm doing, any ideas ?
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> After coming to Advanced subscribers a month ago, Gemini Live is now rolling out to free users on Android.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19650358 > Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19727402 > Google is updating Safety Check in Chrome, with a big focus on getting rid of unwanted website notifications through one-tap unsubscribe.
Is there is any app that combine all the reddit alternatives inton one feed the same way Openvibe combine Mastodon, Nostr and Bluesky or the same way that Grayjay combine all the YouTube alternatives into one feed. Does it exist?
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> Google is experimenting with changing which icons Android uses to show notifications in the status bar and always-on display.
I recently bought a Wireless Android Auto box for my car which only had Wired Android Auto before. It works perfectly when I'm driving. That part I'm very happy about, coupled with a wireless charger/holder it's easy and convenient. What's not so good is that whenever my car wakes up to charge the 12V battery (my car is an EV) the Wireless Auto box wakes as well and my phone tries to connect to it. Last night I was talking to my mother on the phone in my living room and suddenly the call was transferred to my car outside. I'm recently moved from IOS to Android, so I'm unsure what the best way to remedy this is. I've thought about a few possible solutions: - Use Tasker to shut off Android Auto when I'm at home with geofencing or Wifi network (Don't know if this is possible) - Unplug the Wireless Auto box when I park at home (Not ideal) - Make a physical switch that connects/disconnect the Wireless Auto box depending on whether someone is sitting in the front seat (Seems like a loot of work) - Ask here to get an instant reply with the one setting on my phone I need to toggle to fix this (I do hope this is the one :) ) Have any of you had the same problem, and if so, how did you fix it? Technical details: Pixel 8 Pro running GrapheneOS. Car is a Hyundai Kona 2020.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19576153 > I don’t need it to be with zero effort, but most of the instructions I find these days on XDA forums are extremely ambiguous and assume the reader is someone who does this every day and therefore knows most of the steps and what the terminology means. > > Years ago when I used to do stuff like this more, directions were written meticulously and without abridgment of any elements. Seems today it’s not common for someone to go to the effort. > > I’m extremely proficient, that’s not the issue. It’s just most instructions say stuff like “Step 1: root the phone. Step 2…” I’m like “whoa excuse me… how do I root this phone?” > > Anyway, so all I’m asking is are there just comprehensive directions for any of these.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19594581 > Here's a video preview of how the upcoming Files by Google ZIP creation tool will operate once the feature's available.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19576371 > Google is changing up the look of the account switcher on its apps. We have now managed to activate this new UI.
I have degoogled but I find myself missing Google Wallet/Pay despite it being the worst spyware there is. I would like to have both my bus pass and card available on my phone in case I ever get stranded with out either. I've found [this app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yuanwofei.cardemulator.pro) but when trying to emulate a MiFare Classic, it emulated a MiFare Plus and when attempting to emulate a Visa or MasterCard, it just errors out and says to please insert the card. I presume I need some sort of sniffer hardware like a Proxmark3 to get as much data off the cards as possible, though I'm not really sure how to get the data from there to an emulator on my phone with the intention of out and about. Please only reply with genuine answers. Any shit about ToS or poor security etc. will be ignored.
Firefox, something Firefox based or something entirely other?
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> Google has rolled out cross-device instant hotspot and call transfers to Android, but they have to be manually enabled. Here's how you do it.
What's the best way to restrict my Android devices to only use approved apps? I want to manage the whitelist remotely. Bonus points if I can keep everything in-house, on my home server or similar via my existing VPN. This is for my kids' future phones. Ages 12 to 16.
I'm looking for a way to dump raw data from an entire phone or at least the `sda` block to a PC, using a method other than `adb pull`. When I run `adb pull /dev/block/sda sdaDump.img`, it creates a dump file. To find what I need, I have to search through this raw data using a `Hex Editor`. If the dump comes from a fully functioning phone, I can usually find what I’m looking for because all the data is still intact. However, I accidentally wiped the `metadata` partition on my phone, so the decryption keys/files are gone. Now, because of that, some folders appear empty when checked with TWRP's File Manager, even though the actual files are still there. If I create a dump now, the raw data in the file won't be the same as when the `metadata` was present, and those folders weren't showing as empty. Running `adb pull /dev/block/sda sdaDump.img` now results in a dump where the `Hex Editor` shows zeroes (no data) where these files should be. Is there any alternative method to create a raw data dump of the `sda` block or entire phone storage, that will capture that data as it is (not empty folders, but the data in them), even if it's encrypted? I don't want to create the raw data dump onto the phone storage and then transfer it to a PC, but something that works like `adb pull`, in the sense that it pulls the data from the phone directly onto a PC. Thanks a lot in advance to everyone!
My brain or whatever gets accustomed to the same alarm in the mornings and I wont wake up. I currently point my alarm clock to a spotify playlist so that it will play a random some from said playlist. I no longer use spotify and instead store local files or my plex/jellyfin server. I have tried what seems like tons of alarm clock apps but non of them can do this. Is there one that does this.
While not seemingly relevant at first glance, turns out they are using Android under the hood Specifically, BlissOS 15 which is Android 12L.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19456945 > Google is working on a redesign of Quick Settings that might launch with Android 16.
Hey all, I want a firewall app for just basically to enforce restrictions on outgoing communication based on service or app. It is mostly to block data harvesting. For reference, if anyone remembers there was one for iPhone called Firewall IP and it was just perfection. That was back when we could jailbreak. Anyway, so that's all I need. Free is best, of course, but I would pay a bit if it is an exceptionally good product. No problem paying for quality. But I will have no interest in anything that's subscription based, nor anything that I need some kind of backend "approval" or login in order to install and use it. In other words, I want to know that if in a hundred years I happen to have a working phone from today, and the apk file, then I can install it. Obviously that's *reductoi ad absurdum* but you get my point. Thanks for any recommendations. P.S. I'm not rooted, if that matters. Although I am still interested in possibly getting a replacement ROM for my device.
I need to ask a small favor from the good people of Lemmy World Community. In short, I accidentally wiped the `metadata` partition on my `Poco F3` and now I can't boot into the OS and access my data. I have a lot of pictures, videos and other stuff that I would hate to lose, because of a mistake. But all that is still on the phone, I just can't boot the phone to access it. Thankfully, there is a way to fix this by creating a full backup of the phone with `adb`, then using a **HEX Editor** to manually look through that gigantic file and try to find the files that were in that metadata partition. A huge thanks to [bluet33th](https://xdaforums.com/m/bluet33th.12929753/), a user from [XDA Forums](https://xdaforums.com/m/bluet33th.12929753/), without whom I would be helpless and couldn't do any of this. It might be a bit complicated and manual process, but it is possible. He explained everything in great detail here, so check it out, especially if you are facing the same problem, this will help you tremendously: https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-recover-data-if-metadata-partition-was-deleted.4686789/ In order to find these files and put them back where they belong, I need your help, because I have to know their names, exact sizes and at least part of their content, so that I can search for it. Because I'm searching for a specific text in a text file that is 128 GB in size. I have already tried this on another Xiaomi phone, to make sure this procedure works on Xiaomi phones and it does, but that phone had `HyperOS` with `Android 14` and since every phone and android version is probably different, in order to be sure, I need this information specifically for `Poco F3` with `Android 13`. It doesn't take long, but if you don't have the time to look inside your `metadata` partition and tell me which files are inside of that partition and their sizes in bytes, you can just make a backup of the `metadata` partition and sent it to me, and I'll do the rest of the work. Here are the steps on how to create a backup: 1) Turn on your phone and boot into `TWRP`, then connect your phone to a PC, type `cmd` inside Windows search and run cmd, then position cmd into your `platform-tools` folder (if you flashed your ROM, you should already have the necessary drivers installed for the next steps to work). For example, if your `platform-tools` folder on Windows is inside `C:\platform-tools`, all you need to type into cmd is: `cd C:\platform-tools` You can also just go inside your `platform-tools` folder and type `cmd` in the address bar and the cmd will start already positioned inside that folder. 2) Then type `adb devices` and you should see your device, if you do, that means that all the drivers are successfully installed and your phone is detected.  3) Type `adb pull /dev/block/by-name/metadata`  4) After that, you should see a file named `metadata` inside `C:\platform-tools`. That is the file that I'm looking for and as you can see, it takes just a few minutes to get it. You can skip the next steps (5 and 6), but I'll explain them, just in case someone wants to extract these files for themselves, so that you have them in case something like this happens to you. Of course, you can also proceed to extract the files and tell me their names and sizes. Here is what you need to do: 5) Extract the content of the `metadata` file, you can use a software like `7-Zip`. Go inside that extracted folder, then into `vold > metadata_encryption > key` 6) Inside of that `key` folder, you should see a few files. These are the important files and save them somewhere safe in case you ever need them. Since I don't have them anymore, in order to recreate them, I need to know their exact names and sizes in bytes. You can check the size of every individual file by right clicking on the file and choosing `Properties`. Then look under `Size`, **not** `Size on disk`, and in parenthesis, you should see the size in bytes.  Please, if you could check the size of every file and write down which file has what size. I would really appreciate it. I'm specifically looking for someone who has a `Poco F3` with `Android 13` and `MIUI`, because I'm not sure if `HyperOS` changed something, so maybe the number of files or their size is different. But feel free to post the information even if you have `HyperOS`, but please mention that, so that I am aware of it. Thanks a lot for your help, it really means a great deal.
It would be good if it had a function to limit brightness by time or by battery level and was Foss (but being Foss is not necessary if app is good and don't want too much permissions). Current screens are too bright for me.
Woke up early today and the first thought through my head was ... Hey, the Pixel 9 Fold Pro is going to be available today. So I jumped on the site and found it... backordered until mid October. Anyone else able to get one on T-Mo or another service or are they backordered from Google themselves?
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>cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19387476 > Plus, one of Android's most essential accessibility features is also getting an update with Gemini infusion.
I keep getting this notification on my phone (S22, but had it on my S9 aswell). No matter how I address this, it keeps popping up. Is there a reason for this?
I pre-ordered a Pebblebee and finally received it in June. It's now September and it's just as useless when it's farther away from me than I can throw it as it was back in June. Are there plans to improve the network? Is it happening anytime soon or will my trackers remain worthless?
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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/41310855 > [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/one.zagura.IonLauncher)
If anyone knows why I'd be interested too I've looked for a bit and I cannot find which version stopped support, just that it stopped for seemingly no reason.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19329972 >> I love Google Messages, but I think it has room to grow. Here are five features it should steal from Apple and Samsung.