Questions tagged [android-16]
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Backup of DCIM folder via USB adb yields invalid tarball: Why and how to resolve?
I am trying to backup the DCIM folder on a non-rooted Android 16 device while maintaining timestamps and metadata. The backup is being performed via USB from a Windows 11 system with an external USB ...
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How to determine which app is reportedly using the microphone?
In non-rooted Android 16, upon uttering "Hey Google", a notification pops up, apparently from the Google app, that states "An app is using the mic, so Gemini can't start". The ...
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Google Sheets spreadsheets opened via Android app remains in read-only mode
Occasionally, spreadsheets opened via the Google Sheets Android app remain in read-only mode. I ensured that I have editing permissions. If I open the same spreadsheets using a laptop and the web ...
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How to add more quick settings rows pixel 9
Is it possible to set the number of rows in the quick settings on my Pixel 9 with Android 16? I've tried going through all of the system UI tuner apps and searched for it on Google.
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Does Android 16 on a Google Pixel 9 or 9 Pro allow a choice between 16Kb and 4KB memory pages?
I have been using a borrowed Pixel 8 Pro with Android 15 for software testing. It can't do all my testing because it only has 128GB of storage, which is not enough for all my test data. I've also had ...
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How to get Google Assistant to recognize & call locally stored contacts (Android 16)?
In Android 16, how does one get Google Assistant to recognize and call locally stored (non-synced) contacts? When trying to use Google Assistant to make calls by saying "Hey Google... Call <...
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Android 16 : apps installing in to workprofile via ADB command is failing
We would like to install our app inside work profile , for this purpose we are using testDPC for creating the workprofile and will use the following command to install our app eg: adb -s emulator-5554 ...
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"There was a network error while downloading the update. Please try again later or connect to a different network." when performing security updates
I often receive the following error message when attempting to perform Android security updates: There was a network error while downloading the update. Please try again later or connect to a ...
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50% of apps not opening properly after Android 16 update
After upgrading to Android 16 around 50% of apps fail to load past their splash screen. I've ensured all apps are up to date. Any other tips on how to troubleshoot this? Edit, these are some of the ...
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Turn off Android 16's easter egg
How do I turn off the spacecraft game in Android 16? It starts automatically when I put the phone on charge and gives me hundreds of notifications that can't be muted.