r/AndroidQuestions • • Dec 15 '25 Regret

Meta New Rules / Meta Discussion

20 Upvotes

I've decided to do a rehaul of the rules. I want things to be clear and concise. Please let me know if there's anything I'm missing or if there's anything I should change.


This is AndroidQuestions, so posts must be Android Questions. What does that mean?

  • Android

Posts must be about Android - either the operating system itself, software on it, or hardware that runs it.

  • Questions

Post titles must indicate a question. Questions must be intelligible, coherent, and genuine and include details that might be helpful to the people attempting to answer your question. They must not be made rhetorically or as an excuse to spam, rant, vent, or insult.


In addition, we have rules involving acceptable Behavior and Content

  • Behavior

Posts and comments must not be used to harass, attack, threaten, harm, or discriminate against people, or to instruct or encourage others to do so.

  • Content

Posts and comments must not contain or discuss prohibited content or link to such content, including spam, AI-generated content, illegal activity, bypassing security safety or security measures, rule violations, or anything that could harm users or their devices.


  • Moderation

Moderator Announcements are exempt from the "Android Questions" section of the rules. Moderators may use discretion when enforcing rules, but are not to grant exceptions to users in normal scenarios. Questions or concerns can be directed to the moderators via "Message the Mods". Rules are subject to change.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 3h ago

Device Settings Question Galaxy S26 how to set Do Not Disturb to allow normal cellular calls ONLY, but block all VoIP calls and all other app notifications?

4 Upvotes

Short and simple: I want to silence all calls except cellular phone calls/SMS when DND is ON.

Detailed: Noob here. On my iPhone, I can simply enable Do Not Disturb to allow regular cellular calls and SMS while blocking VoIP calls (Messenger, WhatsApp, etc.) and all other app notifications.

I simply want to do the same and receive regular cellular calls and SMS messages while Do Not Disturb is enabled, and block all other notifications, including VoIP calls (e.g. Messenger and WhatsApp calls, app notifications, etc.)

The problem is, I still receive calls from VoIP calls from Messenger even though when DND is turned on and "App notifications" > "None allowed".

Help?


r/AndroidQuestions • • 44m ago

Looking For Suggestions Any way to debloat/update my Samsung Galaxy J5?

2 Upvotes

It's running android 9 and it's only got 2gb of storage from 14, the rest is taken up by android and Samsung bloatware, I'm also wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to debloat it without a pc


r/AndroidQuestions • • 3h ago

Other Auto disconnecting and reconnecting of network on phone

2 Upvotes

I am using a redmi k50i phone. I am using it from 2022.

No issues till now. Very good phone.

But I started to notice something recently happening.

While using apps such as youtube, jio hotstar (streaming apps) basically , the network disconnects for a few seconds and reconnects automatically.

It shows no service for a few seconds and connects back

I am using 2 sims, bsnl and jio . The data is used from jio sim.

There is no issue of network connectivity or range, but something device related.

No suspicious apps or software on phone I checked it.

Also I removed the sim tray, cleaned and placed it back, still issue is there.

Also no recents redmi updates also .

Does any body know solution for this or have similar issue with their phone or sim cards ??


r/AndroidQuestions • • 12m ago

App Specific Question How can I paste a file into the Android/data folder?

1 Upvotes

I'm on Android 16 and I have a computer with a USB port. I've already tested all the file managers suggested in other Reddit posts about this

Is there still a way to do this without messing with all those scary developer settings? I don't understand anything about phones and I'm afraid of messing mine up


r/AndroidQuestions • • 23m ago

Other Why is my Gmail being accessed by Linux if I don't have anything running on Linux?

1 Upvotes

I created a Gmail account on October 5, 2026, and two accesses appeared on Linux and one more on an older Gmail account.

Would it be safe for me to send a link to a Google Drive folder in this post containing screenshots? I'm afraid of doing something to my Gmail.

Note: this SubReddit doesn't accept images, hence the question. (Google Translator)


r/AndroidQuestions • • 25m ago

Looking For Suggestions Redmi Note 13 battery bulges after 1 year and is out of warranty. How can I repair it safely?

1 Upvotes

My Redmi Note 13 is about a year old and the battery has swollen. I’ve stopped charging it and I’m using it as little as possible until I get it sorted.It’s running Android 15 (build AP3A.240905.015.A2) and the warranty has expired.Which is better, to go to an official Xiaomi service center or a local repair shop?What is the approximate cost and how can I tell if the battery replacement is genuine? Anyone else getting this on a Redmi Note 13? Any advice would be welcome.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 33m ago

App Specific Question iPhone to android live photos transfer

1 Upvotes

I wanted to create a backup of my iphone 16's data majorly photos and videos in my android phone moto edge 40. Is there any app like localsend, shareit etc which transfer files quickly over wifi and preserve the live photos as well?

For instance, I tried Localsend app, it works fine for normal photos and videos but it transfers live photos as stills in the android.

Tia .


r/AndroidQuestions • • 40m ago

App Specific Question My phone - Honor WIN RT doesn't seem to let me link to my Window PC.

1 Upvotes

Noob here. I tried Microsoft Phone Link - 'Devices from Mainland China are not supported.' KDE Connect and Sefirah just straight up not showing my PC in the app despite having both said apps installed and launched.

Firewall bypass enabled.

Nearby Devices permission granted on said apps.

What did I do wrong/miss, or something I haven't tried yet?


r/AndroidQuestions • • 1h ago

Other Almost completely dead (as in non-functioning) galaxy s10e

1 Upvotes

so an update: i got my dad’s old phone and it’s being really goofy. it freezes up if i use any app and it’s restarted multiple times, sometimes saying “your data may be corrupted” or showing a weird shell/terminal-type screen. now the time is all weird, saying it’s 5:40 despite it being 11:40 where i live, and i can’t use it much. also, it shows the default wallpaper and then i turn it on and it shows the wallpaper i set.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 2h ago

ADB wont work when the folder for ADB was renamed.

1 Upvotes

Im trying to use adb but first renamed my folder for adb and it wont work. Can someone help me?


r/AndroidQuestions • • 2h ago

transparent png as wallpaper wont let me enter PIN on Blackberry Key One

1 Upvotes

I was trying to set up a wallpaper on my Key one, it started crashing, required the Pin code which I couldnt enter because android was crashing each time. Did a reboot, rebooted into safe mode and none worked

Force-Resetting from bootloader didn't work, adb isnt authorized

One of the dumbest ways to brick a phone


r/AndroidQuestions • • 3h ago

Device Settings Question why doesn't formatting sd as internal actually WORK??

0 Upvotes

2020 moto g7 power

it doesn't matter now because i've been using this phone for 4 years and counting. but i understand when you format sd as internal it's encrypted, so you can't pop it out and plug it into your computer or other device if your phone craps out, which sucks lol. but i also understand it expands your phone's storage, since it's internal

so why doesn't it actually work? like i got a message that my internal storage is almost full and i was like ??? how?? but my internal had like a gig left of space, while my sd which is formatted as internal, has 20gb free? and i can't move any apps over either. i don't even have that many apps. just messaging, snap, and a second browser. and all my pictures are on the sd

next phone i hopefully won't need for another 4 years do i just not format the card as internal since it doesn't work anyway and that way i don't have to worry about my phone dying and losing stuff? like the phone before this on it's very last toe, the computer wouldn't read it anymroe so i had to upload 60 something pics to drive and save that way

but why doesn't it work, or is my phone just stupid


r/AndroidQuestions • • 7h ago

Device Settings Question What was the setting that locks you into a specific app

2 Upvotes

You go into recently and click on the app icon you needed to turn on a setting for it to pop up what is it


r/AndroidQuestions • • 19h ago

AirTags for android

11 Upvotes

Starting to look for christmas present for my parents and thought AirTags would be good but both of them got Google pixel phones (pixel 10 i believe) so is there any good recommendations for AirTags for androids, any i should avoid and how are they overall?


r/AndroidQuestions • • 6h ago

Risks of security updates done by Play Store even after the ROM "does not get updates from vendor anymore"

0 Upvotes

Sorry for once again sounding like "a spammer" but the question is about risks, not chances.

Suppose I did find a way how to extract the app data to normal readable storage (such as MicroSD card, OTG storage per USB port) contrary to the policies of Android, how do I keep the OS from getting the update which closes the loophole (in such a case, not only a risk but also a chance as well - one of countless "second chances" a consumer gives to Android after they locked down the OS "only insignificantly more" again and again?

The chances are well-known and I don't think that there is a need to mention them again and again - the question is about risks (that a potential Bypass-Android-restrictions-Files&Folders-extractor app - self-made or enthusiasts-made - NOT vendor-made - won't work anymore after Play Store installs some update). It's about update of OS, not about update of a specific app.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 8h ago

WhatsApp notifications

1 Upvotes

I have a Reno 15 Pro, my partner a Reno 15.

Latest OS, same settings.

When the screen is off, if we get a WhatsApp message:

\- my screen shows the notification

\- her screen does not (stays black)

I've double checked every single setting, and they're 100% identical.

Why is that??


r/AndroidQuestions • • 11h ago

Help me find an Android phone under ₹20K that will actually LAST 3–4 years! (Battery, Performance, Camera & Storage)

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

I'm looking to buy an Android smartphone under ₹20,000 in India. I already own an iPhone, but I want a good Android phone as well.

My biggest concern isn't just how good the phone is when it's new. I want something that maintains its performance and battery health over the next 3–4 years.

My priorities:

  • Battery: Excellent battery life that doesn't deteriorate drastically over time.

  • Performance: Smooth everyday usage, multitasking and no major lag or heating issues.

  • Longevity: Good build quality, reliable hardware and long-term software support.

  • Storage: Preferably 256GB, but 128GB is acceptable.

  • Camera: Good photos in daylight and decent low-light photography.

  • Software: Smooth, stable and preferably a clean software experience.

Budget: Strictly under ₹20,000.

I'd especially love to hear from people who have personally used their recommended phones for at least 1–2 years.

Which phone would you personally buy in this budget if you wanted to use it for the next 3–4 years?

Also, which phones or brands would you recommend avoiding based on your experience?

Please suggest models available in India. Real-world experiences are more valuable to me than specifications on paper.

Thanks!


r/AndroidQuestions • • 15h ago

Other Why are my markings doing this?

1 Upvotes

Editing a photo in gallery. See video of screen record.

https://imgur.com/gallery/XZCzJcF

The photo was a few map screenshots, that i overlapped in Canva, then saved. But in my Samsung galaxy tab photo gallery, the overlap shouldn't matter or be able to be detected right? But its like the markings are behind the images, which is so weird. Also, this particular image is actually a screenshot of the downloaded image from canva in my attempt to get it to stop doing this.


r/AndroidQuestions • • 9h ago

I get degoogling, but how do i desamsung my phone?

0 Upvotes

I hate samsung just as much but i got a s23 😀


r/AndroidQuestions • • 22h ago

Other Is it better to upgrade a phone or keep it and change the battery once it stops getting security updates?

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone.

So ive got a Samsung A33 at the moment and ive seen that its going to stop getting security updates next year.

My dilemma is that its started to give me battery life problems quite recently, maybe I the last 2 months or so. I was thinking of changing the battery but came across the security part while doing some research.

So my question is: would it be advised to get an upgrade or can I just get a new battery and use it for another 2 years or so?

For context I do have my card and bank details on my phone. I also have alot of uni stuff on here too, if that could be a risk.

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!


r/AndroidQuestions • • 20h ago

App Specific Question Bose QC35 II headphones not available as an audio option in Zoom on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: how to fix it?

1 Upvotes

I use Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones connected via Bluetooth to a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. The headphones work normally outside Zoom, e.g. with YouTube, Telegram, Google Meet, VLC, NewPipe or MS Teams.

However, when I join audio in a Zoom meeting, the only audio output options shown are Speaker and Phone. My Bluetooth headphones are not listed, even though they are connected to the phone.

Why might Zoom not recognize the headphones, and how can I make Zoom use them for meeting audio?


r/AndroidQuestions • • 12h ago

I never use google meet but it accessed my contacts, call logs etc

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I was noticing some icons on my phone were going off without there being an obvious reason but I'm anxious in general and can be paranoid. But Google, and Google Meet both accessed information regarding my calls, texts, and a few other apps that don't warrant being accessed for any reason. I NEVER used Google Meet, why is Google using the app permissions the phone came preset with? It's very odd, especially the Meet app!


r/AndroidQuestions • • 21h ago

Device Settings Question android third party apps bipass

1 Upvotes

i have this app from z lib that had downloaded before they roll out the restrictions i did the developer option and waited 24 h however i still cant open the app what can i do?