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[Q] Sync not working.

I've tried looking this up and have found no answer so i'm going to post it up on here to see if anyone can help me out.
Just like everyone else was having problems with the latest ATnT update messing up their phone so did I it caused my phone to get stuck in a boot loop and i couldnt find a way to getting out of it so i re-locked the bootloader and ran the RUU on it to return it to the stock kernel and rom.
After doing this i rooted the phone once again and switched back to the custom roms and the same kernel i had before, as soon as i did the update showed up again and i postponed it and went into titanium back up and deleted "com.smithmicro.dm" from there and that stopped the update.(i had seen it in a forum or how to get rid of the update) but now im not receiving notifications from facebook, twitter, or gmail. i have to go into the app myself and refresh it. somehow the Accounts and sync in the settings arent working for me. In the status bar it says its syncing and its shows the circle form by two arrows but it stays on there and never goes away. ive rebooted the phone many times, tunred the sync on and off, and even made sure in every app that the notifications are on.
Does anyone know what might be wrong?

Theres still no syncing going on, its like the push notifications are just not working on my phone at all.
Ive even switched roms a couple of times and i dont get anything from either facebook or twitter.
i think the gmail work periodicly.
Could it be an issues with the kernel?

Something similar happened to me too with the Calendar sync just the other day. I had to go into Settings -> Apps -> All and go to Calendar Storage, force stop, clear data.
Try doing this for all the services that you sync (fb, twitter, gmail, etc). Stop them, clear the data, then reboot. Once your phone boots up, go into Settings -> Account & Sync and force a re-sync. Hopefully you'll be back up and running.

I actually got them to work again randomly, well actually I installed a new Rom again buy instead of restoring everything from titanium backup I just decided to do it myself and it worked.
I wonder if the sync backup was corrupted or something?
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eddied042092 said:
I actually got them to work again randomly, well actually I installed a new Rom again buy instead of restoring everything from titanium backup I just decided to do it myself and it worked.
I wonder if the sync backup was corrupted or something?
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It's possible, but I'd still put my money on the sync data cache being bunkered up. Glad it's working for you again though!

ess.boyer said:
It's possible, but I'd still put my money on the sync data cache being bunkered up. Glad it's working for you again though!
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Thanks again for the advice if it goes wrong again ill try that.
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[Q] Google play music

So I made a booboo... I tried to set up a subscription using "bill to account" while connected to WiFi. Of course it errors out but unlike buying an app in the play store this one keeps the error. It will only give me debit or credit option with a message at the top pretty much saying billing to the account was not allowed. I've tried uninstalling the app and wiping cache but when reinstalling the app it gives same code. Any help would be great...
When I set up a new gmail account the option is there but not with current one. Is there a way to wipe all saved settings from her gmail account. Maybe that might help.
Stupid stupid stupid Google. For anyone else. If you want Google play all access don't try to add it to your account while connected to WiFi
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Try clearing the cache or even data for the play store.

x714x said:
Try clearing the cache or even data for the play store.
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I did.. and like I said I've even gone as far and uninstalling the app
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tsdeaton said:
I did.. and like I said I've even gone as far and uninstalling the app
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Stupid as it is, that definitely doesn't always clear relevant settings. I have no idea why (other than sloppy uninstallation routines), but it really doesn't. Has billing to your account worked elsewhere recently/how long has it been since this started? It might be a server-side issue.

Rirere said:
Stupid as it is, that definitely doesn't always clear relevant settings. I have no idea why (other than sloppy uninstallation routines), but it really doesn't. Has billing to your account worked elsewhere recently/how long has it been since this started? It might be a server-side issue.
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I've been able to apply this setting on several phones. Before and after. 2 just today. But with the others it was done through sprints network not WiFi. This was done through WiFi and got stuck. Now I can't get it to reset so I can setting up the subscription properly. I got in contact with Google and all they can tell me is if I'm trying to apply something to a bill I have to use the carrier data not WiFi. And if I accidentally use WiFi and it fails to just back out, disconnect WiFi and enable carrier data and retry. But Google play music is the only service outside of the play store that uses these same methods but can not be undone as instructed. I told them that and I have not gotten a response yet and it's been several days.
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Play Store Error

I have searched and called high and low all over Google and talked to reps. Can't seem to kick this Error Code 403. It is only the paid apps that won't download. Tried all sorts of methods of clearing cache to play store, Google services, Google framework, Uninstall updates, Factory resets, Removing accounts and re adding. Clearing cache in recovery. All with restarting before attempting a redownload on both WiFi and mobile networks. Please someone help. Out of the box it does this to me and it sucks.
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Anybody? I could really use some help with this one. Anybody experiencing this issue?
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rbedell said:
Anybody? I could really use some help with this one. Anybody experiencing this issue?
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Had very similar happen with my Mega right out of the box. Not even the techs coukd figure it out.
I went into app manager and force closed app first, then cleared its data and cache.
Go back out and started up play store like normal. Cant remember if I got error first time, but okayed it and started it again. Then it loaded in and havent had issue since
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Update the latest version of play store.

Did you have multiple Google accounts on your last phone? Make sure you are downloading the app with the same account that you originally made the purchase with. I had multiple accounts on my S3, then when I got my S5 I only put one of the accounts back on and was getting this error for a few apps even though GPlay said "purchased". You might also want to check that the date and time on the phone are correct.

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Did you have multiple Google accounts on your last phone? Make sure you are downloading the app with the same account that you originally made the purchase with. I had multiple accounts on my S3, then when I got my S5 I only put one of the accounts back on and was getting this error for a few apps even though GPlay said "purchased". You might also want to check that the date and time on the phone are correct.
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You were absolutely correct. For some reason some of my purchased apps were showing on the wrong account under the all section. It went away after wiping and being careful which account I downloaded from. Thanks for the help guys.
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Just use only one account in play store. don't do multiple.

[Q] Push Notifications not working well?

Hey guys, so I just got the S5 a couple of days ago and I love it. However, I'm having some problems with the push notifications of certain apps not coming through, yet they do easily on my Nexus 7. They weren't a problem on my Nexus 5, but I have no idea why it's not working properly on a brand new phone like the S5. Each of the apps, like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to name a few, are all listed to push notifications and they're set in the main Android settings, so I have no idea. Anyone else have the same kind of issues like me?
To note, I've already factory resetted my phone several times, cleaned out the data, caches, etc and still no use. I am rooted though, but I doubt that should make a huge difference, right? And right now, I'm not using Xposed framework, but before when I first noticed the issues, I was. Thanks in advance!

Taking a longshot here...but have you updated that Samsung Push Service app through the Play Store (and all other apps for that matter)?

raynan said:
Taking a longshot here...but have you updated that Samsung Push Service app through the Play Store (and all other apps for that matter)?
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Yes, those are all updated.

shadowninja23 said:
Yes, those are all updated.
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if you used Titatium backup to restore any apps that use push, that could be your issue. I restored facebook, instagram , snapchat etc and the push never works when i restore, you need to clear the app out, and just login new for each push app.

eatonjb said:
if you used Titatium backup to restore any apps that use push, that could be your issue. I restored facebook, instagram , snapchat etc and the push never works when i restore, you need to clear the app out, and just login new for each push app.
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Yeah, I did that initially, but that was the first time I got the phone. Now, I've been clearing out the caches and data for each app, uninstalling it and reinstalling it from the Play Store, but still some of the apps don't have the push capability unless I was just in the app or still in it. Some of my problem apps are GroupMe, Snapchat and Instagram. When I had my Nexus 5, that wasn't the issue at all.
Is there anything else I can do to fix this issue?

Did you ever find a fix for this issue? I'm having the same problem...
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Yeah, I did that initially, but that was the first time I got the phone. Now, I've been clearing out the caches and data for each app, uninstalling it and reinstalling it from the Play Store, but still some of the apps don't have the push capability unless I was just in the app or still in it. Some of my problem apps are GroupMe, Snapchat and Instagram. When I had my Nexus 5, that wasn't the issue at all.
Is there anything else I can do to fix this issue?
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shadowninja23 said:
Yeah, I did that initially, but that was the first time I got the phone. Now, I've been clearing out the caches and data for each app, uninstalling it and reinstalling it from the Play Store, but still some of the apps don't have the push capability unless I was just in the app or still in it. Some of my problem apps are GroupMe, Snapchat and Instagram. When I had my Nexus 5, that wasn't the issue at all.
Is there anything else I can do to fix this issue?
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mnewsome said:
Did you ever find a fix for this issue? I'm having the same problem...
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Check out TB Restore Fixer on the app store. I noticed that when I did Titanium Backup restore, some of my apps were not working correctly and I couldn't reach certain parts of my storage, etc. After I ran it, it seemed to have straightened everything out. (Requires root, of course)
Hope this fixes your problems!

Same problem
I first started having this issue a week ago. I checked all the setting, factory reset, and I ended up switching out the Galaxy 5 through Sprint yesterday. E-mails and FB messenger app was working on data while I was driving home and I thought the problem was fixed. I reinstalled all the apps I was using and over night let the phone charge. When I woke up this morning I noticed two of the folders I made were removed and a widget for S Health replaced the folders spot. Thinking nothing of it I removed the widget and made it to work this morning to find out I had 3 e-mails waiting, a notification on facebook, and another message through FB messenger that did not come through this morning. I am receieving notifications if im on wifi but not through the data now and this is a new phone. I think this may have something to the 4.4.4 release but this is bugging me. Any new suggestions?

I have seen issues with sprint where phone calls are fine but data wont work in certain areas of the city unless you turn data roaming on it apears that the signals are ok for voice but not for data in thoes areas
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Data roaming is checked on, I did go in today and saw a roaming guard on data and turned it off but nothing yet. It's been two months and my push notifications are still not working. Figure I'd come here and bump again.

Im having same issue looks like no one has a solution for this... I get all my notifications while im on wifi but soon as im on data i stop getting some notifications. Very frustrating.

[Q] Android notification not working / not showing up in status bar(

I'm using 2014 Moto X on Verizon Wireless with latest Google Android 5.0, everything was working well and all of the sudden I noticed that I'm not getting all notifications as I use to anymore... for example, I'm not getting notifications when I get email to Gmail or text to Goolge Voice and etc. Rebooting my phone that did not solve anything(
Any ideas?

a1exus said:
I'm using 2014 Moto X on Verizon Wireless with latest Google Android 5.0, everything was working well and all of the sudden I noticed that I'm not getting all notifications as I use to anymore... for example, I'm not getting notifications when I get email to Gmail or text to Goolge Voice and etc. Rebooting my phone that did not solve anything(
Any ideas?
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Not clear enough to provide an exact solution, but there are quite a bit of changes made to how the user is notified with lollipop; All, Priority and None modes. Use your vol up or down key on your homescreen and make sure you chose all, then give it a try!

nithin1992 said:
Not clear enough to provide an exact solution, but there are quite a bit of changes made to how the user is notified with lollipop; All, Priority and None modes. Use your vol up or down key on your homescreen and make sure you chose all, then give it a try!
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I'm getting some notifications from other apps, and i checked that i'm not on priority or none modes, i'm in "all" mode.

Go to
Settings - >apps> all> gmail
Check whether the get notifications box is ticked
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Siddharth121 said:
Go to
Settings - >apps> all> gmail
Check whether the get notifications box is ticked
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That's not it, but I double check that too.. whenever you're send myself test email, I'm not getting until I refresh it manually.. same thing with Google Voice.
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Settings - accounts - google, then your email. Check the auto sync there.
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Siddharth121 said:
Settings - accounts - google, then your email. Check the auto sync there.
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Did that too, all look fine.
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Only these two steps monitor the notifications. If nothing is happening, try clearing cache from the recovery. If even that doesn't help, a factory reset will do the work.
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How do I clear cache from recovery? I tried going to recovery but ending up with no command under android guy
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a1exus said:
How do I clear cache from recovery? I tried going to recovery but ending up with no command under android guy
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Are you sure all your sync's are on and you aren't on battery saving mode? Clearing cache wouldn't really help your cause, but in any case once you get to the android guy, tap power+vol up button simultaneously for a second and let go, repeat until you get the menu; it is a bit finicky

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Are you sure all your sync's are on and you aren't on battery saving mode? Clearing cache wouldn't really help your cause, but in any case once you get to the android guy, tap power+vol up button simultaneously for a second and let go, repeat until you get the menu; it is a bit finicky
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I was able to clear cache finally.. but that did not solve anything...
any other suggestions other then doing factory reset??
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Sending gmail to yourself is not a good test, especially with certain routers which have problems with loop back issues. Have someone else send you an email, outside your network.

floepie said:
Sending gmail to yourself is not a good test, especially with certain routers which have problems with loop back issues. Have someone else send you an email, outside your network.
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I email myself plenty of times from other emails, problem is obviously in something else, definitely not in email sending part.

nithin1992 said:
Are you sure all your sync's are on and you aren't on battery saving mode? Clearing cache wouldn't really help your cause, but in any case once you get to the android guy, tap power+vol up button simultaneously for a second and let go, repeat until you get the menu; it is a bit finicky
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I did not turn any syncing off and battery mode isn't on...
after doing Factory reset, that solved that.. but unfortunately not for long as a little bit over a week later I came back to exactly same issue AGAIN(((

You could try installing a different launcher see if this somehow kick starts notifications. I use Nova Launcher, you can get an unread count plugin for it which tells you how many missing emails, text messages, what's app messages etc you have. You may not need to install that though just nova launcher, switch to that and then back to Google Now (if you prefer it) then that should hopefully give it a kick.