Questions tagged [updates]
OS or application updates. Please make sure to use the tag closest matching your issue, use e.g. 'ota-update', 'application-autoupdate', or 'rom-flashing' if they are better fitting. See the full tag wiki for more details and first aid.
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After system "update" to (BP3A.250905.014) you cannot use Bluetooth keyboard to enter 2-factor-authentication codes to login to Google. How to undo?
After Android OS's last system "update" (to build # BP3A.250905.014) you cannot use Bluetooth keyboards to enter 2-factor-authentication codes to access your Google accounts. If you focus ...
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Build BP3A.250905.014 prevents you from sending or receiving SMS messages, which prevents use of government (or social services) apps. How to undo?
Before Android OS 16's last update (to build # BP3A.250905.014), it was possible to use programs such as Google Messages to send or receive SMS messages. But as of BP3A.250905.014, SMS messages sent ...
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Build BP3A.250905.014, replaces "Allow home screen rotation" (which used accelerometer) with "Landscape mode" (permanent on/off); how to restore this?
Before Android OS 16's last update (to build # BP3A.250905.014), Home settings had Allow home screen rotation (if enabled, this uses the accelerometer so that home is vertical if the phone is vertical,...
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Moto G stylus system update OTA
System updates is forcing update to be performed over WIFI. Is there a download from Motorola for APK for upgrading to Android 15? Is there a setting I am missing that will download system update OTA?
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Auto-blocking apps
Some apps implement logic that requires a query every time data is activated on the smartphone. This consists of a conditional block such as: if a new version is available, then force the update or ...
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My Motorola stylus won't call out. I can text and receive calls but I can't make a phone call
My Motorola stylus won't call out. I can text and receive calls but I can't make a phone call . What can I do to make it work
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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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How does Google Play store decide to indicate that an application has a major update?
How does Google Play store decide to indicate that an application has a major update?
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Google things are missing on home screen after a Google app update
The Google app on my Pixel 6a just updated, and now ALL of my Google things I added to my home screen are GONE. I had SO MANY important things. Is there any way to get them all back?
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Google Play Store without payment method issue
My mother has retired and is using a cash account. Her account no longer can provide payment details to Google Play Store. When she opens the Play Store, to update her apps on the phone, it advises ...
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Google Play In-App Updates - is logging in required?
Right now, we are loading multiple Android tablets with the same Google account to our customers, and many customers are complaining that they are constantly being logged out, unable to update our ...
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(How) can I get a Moto G4 plus upgraded to Android 8 Oreo?
I have a Moto G4 plus which is still on Android 7 Nougat whereas I expected it to get updated one more time, to 8 Oreo. This has become a problem because some apps have now stopped working on Android ...
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How to stop constant network activity by "system updates" system app?
The app/process "system updates" started using network data constantly a few days ago, also I think the battery is drained faster. Should I be worried about being hacked, or is this just ...
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Tasker: Ping notification on shared calender new event
I'm trying to get a profile that triggers whenever my samsung calendar app detects a new event has been added to a shared calendar. The shared cal is an icloud calendar that is being synced by the '...
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Android phone has taken 2 system updates today, 2 more this month
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S32 FE 5G, which is currently running Android 14. The phone has taken system updates twice today, and at least a couple of more times this month. It looks like something's ...
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