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Hello, I was giving this a try but when I try to connect my phone to the PC it says "Error connecting to ADBD. Error code = 7", any suggestions on what to do?
Thanks.
Sorry for some reason this went to the incorrect place, please delete this thread.
I seem to be getting "Error 14: Cannot boot Astoria platform" on my Lumia 925, even though its supported. Windows 10 and 8.1 SDKs installed on desktop, latest build of W10m, developer settings on and discovery on. I tried unregistering from 8.1 registration too but that didn't help.
I fixed Developer Menu crashed
I just tested Kingdom Rush, it works fine. Some fps drop from time to time, but totally playable.
problem while using project astoria tool
after entering wconnect.exe usb in command prompt i got this error
The procedure entry point EventSetInformation could not be located the dynamic link library ADVAPI32.dll, what should I do?
I tried to do all these instructions but got an error with "IpOverUsb", which did not manage to solve. In task manager this service is running, but crashes constantly. Does anyone knows, how to solve this issue?
So, tried this on my testing device (Lumia 830), but am getting Error Code 14 which suggests my device isn't supported?
Did anyone else get this, of anyone got it working on a Lumia 830?
APK to W10M Tool
Hi everyone!
I'm Antonio de la Iglesia from Microsoft Insider, a Microsoft fan spanish website. I've released a tool to do everything for you, one install, no command lines, etc. Only you have to drag an drop the apk in the box:
Download link is on: bit dot ly 1MddHUK (I can't post links or images, sorry)
Applications I tested and are working: Angry Birds 2, Plants vs. Zombies 2, Impossible Road, Facebook Messenger (head chat only works inside the app), Facebook, Whatsapp, Fruit Ninja, Dumb Way to Dies 2.
Apps that have not worked: Never Alone (stuck on a black screen), Prince of Persia Shadow and Flame (not start), The Room Two (eternally in the loading screen), Storm Rush (missing textures), Heartstone ( forever on the pub entrance screen ).
And I wanted to talk with yours about Snapchat. Currently it is impossible to use the official due to check with the services google, put the Casper can be installed. I can login and view snaps, but the native Casper camera does not work (is a black image). It is possible to make the camera work going in the settings and switching to the native camera phone however it does not help much. With this option activate the camera opens and I shot the photo but when I confirm, the application simply returns to the home screen without letting me post. If I enable the "Chose document chooser", when trying to choose a photo in the gallery I will have access to Windows applications choice of menu and I can get there in the gallery, camera or drive but it does not help much because that:
The Android has no access to the Windows file system and Windows also does not have access to Android file system . You do not need to activate the Blackbary option for camera work, it will open even without this option . The problem is that when you take the picture it is saved in a Windows directory and then when he tries to send to Casper, HERE IS ERROR . The camera does not have access to android files . The same applies to the gallery. If you enable the " Chose document chooser ", by clicking on the gallery you will be brought to application choice screen. Here you can choose the camera and the phone's own gallery. Again , when you select a photo from gallery an error occurs saying that was not possible use the file. This is again because the gallery can not send the file to Casper . Here is the whole problem.
My girlfriend is pissed me off to make this application work and I can not . I am in contact with Caster developer also to try to fix the problem. if we can bypass this issue of access to the file system , I'm sure it would work. You guys have any idea ? Sorry for my bad English. It is not my first language .
For Developers mode on Windows 10 Mobile crashing
Hey guys. I'm new to software development on Windows Phone but I've been using my Lumia devices for more than a year and a half now. Lately, I've been testing the builds for Windows 10 Mobile. I am currently on build 10166 running on my Lumia 1520. Due to the recent development, I tried to install APK files on it via the leaked Project Astoria porting tool and it worked great until the "For Developers" option started to crash and I am unable to install the APKs anymore since I can no longer pair my device to the sideloading app on my PC.
I've downloaded the Windows Phone 8.1 SDK as they said that I can "unregister" my device from there and it will regain access to the "For Developers" settings on my Windows 10 Mobile. After the installation, I plugged my phone in to my laptop and then I tried to hit Connect from the SDK, but I ran into an error that says "Waiting for Update Pack" wherein it prompts me to install an update. After i click update, an error code 0x80004003 - Object reference not set to an instance of an object. Says something about Phone Tools Update Pack. How can i get through this?
Adelaiglesia said:
Hi everyone!
I'm Antonio de la Iglesia from Microsoft Insider, a Microsoft fan spanish website. I've released a tool to do everything for you, one install, no command lines, etc. Only you have to drag an drop the apk in the box:
Download link is on: bit dot ly 1MddHUK (I can't post links or images, sorry)
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As great as this is, is there anyway to get it in English?
Mine is 1520. =.= Im a student and dont have laptop or pc to do this solution. Is there any solution which is allow me to install directly?
Server error. Error Code=1?
So not matter what method I do or what version of windows my PC is running(I've tried 8.1, and 10) I keep getting the same error "Creating session... Server Error. Error Code=1" and that goes for APK Deployment Application a trying it with the wconnect.exe through CMD.
Anyone got a clue as to how to fix this error, I haven't ran crossed it yet on any of the sites covering this. I'd hate to have update my Lumia 1520 to 10 just to find out my only reasoning for doing so was a bust...
how?
How did you guys do this deactivate developer tools using Windows Phone 8.1 SDK. Can someone post a direct link the download. Every time I search for it, it pulls up Visual Studio. I'm sure that where it is but I've played around with visual studio and I'm not seeing this deactivate developer mode......
Keyboard problem
Hi Everyone!
I tried a lot of android applications in my Lumia 930 (build 10166) - for example: german dictionaries, dumb ways to die 2 game, lumosity, outlook web app... and so on- and everything was just perfect. Hovewer, when I get the windows 10 update 10512 my applications become useless, because I can not use the keyboard in the applications (not come up), so I cant fill in the necessary field, for example to log in to my account. I tried to delete and install apps again, but it doesnt help.
Does anybody has an idea to solve my problem?
Thanks for your help!
AFter upgrade my Lumia 1520 to latest build 10512 then I cannot active keyboard in Android app.
keyboard problem
hey my keyboard doesn't shows up while using android apps , please tell me how to resolve this
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ariltonsama said:
Applications I tested and are working: Angry Birds 2, Plants vs. Zombies 2, Impossible Road, Facebook Messenger (head chat only works inside the app), Facebook, Whatsapp, Fruit Ninja, Dumb Way to Dies 2.
Apps that have not worked: Never Alone (stuck on a black screen), Prince of Persia Shadow and Flame (not start), The Room Two (eternally in the loading screen), Storm Rush (missing textures), Heartstone ( forever on the pub entrance screen ).
And I wanted to talk with yours about Snapchat. Currently it is impossible to use the official due to check with the services google, put the Casper can be installed. I can login and view snaps, but the native Casper camera does not work (is a black image). It is possible to make the camera work going in the settings and switching to the native camera phone however it does not help much. With this option activate the camera opens and I shot the photo but when I confirm, the application simply returns to the home screen without letting me post. If I enable the "Chose document chooser", when trying to choose a photo in the gallery I will have access to Windows applications choice of menu and I can get there in the gallery, camera or drive but it does not help much because that:
The Android has no access to the Windows file system and Windows also does not have access to Android file system . You do not need to activate the Blackbary option for camera work, it will open even without this option . The problem is that when you take the picture it is saved in a Windows directory and then when he tries to send to Casper, HERE IS ERROR . The camera does not have access to android files . The same applies to the gallery. If you enable the " Chose document chooser ", by clicking on the gallery you will be brought to application choice screen. Here you can choose the camera and the phone's own gallery. Again , when you select a photo from gallery an error occurs saying that was not possible use the file. This is again because the gallery can not send the file to Casper . Here is the whole problem.
My girlfriend is pissed me off to make this application work and I can not . I am in contact with Caster developer also to try to fix the problem. if we can bypass this issue of access to the file system , I'm sure it would work. You guys have any idea ? Sorry for my bad English. It is not my first language .
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bro my keyboard doesn't shows up while using android apps how to resolve this. please help.
Keyboard problem since 10512
Since my update to 10512 the keyboard doesn't open in sideloaded apks
Anyone with a similar problem?
Sadly, I will need to report that Sideloading APK's on the latest build 512 (At least on the 1520) is causing the windows keyboard to not load. This means you cannot type at all in the app. Will continue working on this and report a solution if found.
Hi Guys,
I have a car multimedia that came with my car, the brand is "Premier" - the problem is that it's a sticker brand, meaning this brand doesn't really exist.
The Multimedia is locked - I don't have GApps, I have a browser and ES File Explorer but I don't wanna flash anything since I don't really know which brand or which ROM I actually need.
This is the information under General >> About:
Processor Type: QuadCore-R16 16G
Android Version: 4.4.4
MCU Version: 5/3/19-11-10-453101-170320
System Version: 20170327_4.5.10
DVD Version: 2.13.15-860mc-160106
I have "Development tools" (not sure of the exact name, the one that you hit 7 times on the build number) but When I try to access it I'm being prompt for a password that I have no clue what it is.
No need to say that the importer of the system is not willing to provide the password.
I also like to mention that I have an issue when streaming music from my iPhone (Apple Music) to the Multimedia via Bluetooth.
I keep hearing a horrible distortion sound, Anyone encountered that and knows how to fix it?
Can you guys please advise?
If this is the wrong thread please point me to the correct one.
Hi,
So I wanted to give you a quick update, I talked to the company who imported this brand and I managed to get google play on it.
Since I'm not an android guy for a long time now, I wonder how can I stream music via AirPlay without the use of a wifi since I still don't have a dongle and the regular Bluetooth music streaming has a bad distortion. According to the support of this brand it happens on all of the Chinese multimedia android devices Due to songs in high bitrate. I tried to maybe airplay music from my iPhone to the android multimedia but couldn't find an app to work properly, anyone knows any airplay solution that doesn't need to be working when using wifi?
roeio82 said:
Hi Guys,
I have "Development tools" (not sure of the exact name, the one that you hit 7 times on the build number) but When I try to access it I'm being prompt for a password that I have no clue what it is.
No need to say that the importer of the system is not willing to provide the password.
I keep hearing a horrible distortion sound, Anyone encountered that and knows how to fix it?
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I'm a newb to this head unit stuff but know flashing android better than my girlfriend. There was a link I found with codes on it and I have a feeling the on I didn't screenshot is the one you may need. like [email protected]
try:
126
518
m123456
*#hct#root# - that ones allowing adb root through usb so twrp and back it up or however youd like
If you can adb pull evvverypartiotion config/all files aka make a back up I would reflash mcu.img and find whats applicable to you;
ht**tp**:/***/huifei.fs-fileserver.de/content/ *********** firmware/KK%204.4.4%20Quadcore%20/********BN%204.4.4/1024x600/ (delete the asterisks)
I'm not really sure how flashing goes. Maybe imaging 4.4.4 system.img being itself and mcu.img being vendor.img.. But that brings me back to my personal concern.. Does it need to be updated? Id suggest generic twrp
I am really hating the Pie update. Has really made my phone less functional and convenient for my daily use.
Issue 1:
While playing YouTube or other videos off of websites from the Samsung internet browser, they keep randomly pausing after 5 or 10 seconds....
Any suggestions as to why or a fix? Beyond frustrating.
Issue 2:
Also, the defualt video player through the internet browser is severally lacking...
On Oreo with my S9+ and even on the Note 9 before the update it worked much better in many ways.
When I played a video from a website using the stock samsung internet browser it had these important funtions.
1. Had a fast foward and rewind button.
2. Had an option to minimize the video so you could multi task and adjust the video to any size or position on your screen so you could play any video while working on or using another app.
3. It had an option to allow you to stretch the video to the FULL size of the screen without any noticable distortion. That way you can use the full screen you paid big money for. Its ridiculous to think that my S9+ essentially allows me to watch videos on a larger screen vs the Note 9 because of this.
Is there a way to change the default video player that the Samsung web browser uses???? That way I can truly have full screen or be able to play the videos in the background while I use other apps.
Thanks.
gn4life84 said:
I am really hating the Pie update. Has really made my phone less functional and convenient for my daily use.
Issue 1:
While playing YouTube or other videos off of websites from the Samsung internet browser, they keep randomly pausing after 5 or 10 seconds....
Any suggestions as to why or a fix? Beyond frustrating.
Issue 2:
Also, the defualt video player through the internet browser is severally lacking...
On Oreo with my S9+ and even on the Note 9 before the update it worked much better in many ways.
When I played a video from a website using the stock samsung internet browser it had these important funtions.
1. Had a fast foward and rewind button.
2. Had an option to minimize the video so you could multi task and adjust the video to any size or position on your screen so you could play any video while working on or using another app.
3. It had an option to allow you to stretch the video to the FULL size of the screen without any noticable distortion. That way you can use the full screen you paid big money for. Its ridiculous to think that my S9+ essentially allows me to watch videos on a larger screen vs the Note 9 because of this.
Is there a way to change the default video player that the Samsung web browser uses???? That way I can truly have full screen or be able to play the videos in the background while I use other apps.
Thanks.
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Issue #1 what speeds/connection are you getting, such as data 2g/3g/lte, or wifi up/down speeds. try using speedtest.net to see if it's slow, maybe your connection is slow causing browser to keep buffering.
Issue #2 I believe if you are using the stock Samsung browser the video player is built in to browser, only fix would be to remove & or upgrade/downgrade browser to see if another version will give you this functionality back, try apkmirror for newer/older version.
If you had this functionality before with the exact/same version browser you could force stop and reset cache & data to return app to like first use and default settings. Otherwise the only thing I can suggest is to either use another browser such as chrome, or use separate video app & download the video first then watch in new separate video player app. This would probably be a hastle though.
Hope something I suggested my help or trigger an idea for you. More info would help like when you noticed it started (after upgrade) or when you change locations, or are you on WiFi or data or does it happen on both, the (constantly buffering/loading issue)? Also is it constantly this way all of the time on all websites & anything else that you may know that may have changed around that time. My browser supports everything that yours is missing, depending on the website tho. I'm on Snapdragon Galaxy Note 9 SM-N960W Canadian Variant Running First Pie v9.0 OTA Update.
One last thing, try turning on airplane mode, wait ten seconds, then turn it off & retry. This will cause phone to reconnect with WiFi & closest/fastest cell tower. You could also reset all connection settings. To do so just do this....
Tap on settings>tap on general management>tap on reset>finally tap on reset network settings. Good luck fixing friend.
TWiiTCH said:
Issue #1 what speeds/connection are you getting, such as data 2g/3g/lte, or wifi up/down speeds. try using speedtest.net to see if it's slow, maybe your connection is slow causing browser to keep buffering.
Issue #2 I believe if you are using the stock Samsung browser the video player is built in to browser, only fix would be to remove & or upgrade/downgrade browser to see if another version will give you this functionality back, try apkmirror for newer/older version.
If you had this functionality before with the exact/same version browser you could force stop and reset cache & data to return app to like first use and default settings. Otherwise the only thing I can suggest is to either use another browser such as chrome, or use separate video app & download the video first then watch in new separate video player app. This would probably be a hastle though.
Hope something I suggested my help or trigger an idea for you. More info would help like when you noticed it started (after upgrade) or when you change locations, or are you on WiFi or data or does it happen on both, the (constantly buffering/loading issue)? Also is it constantly this way all of the time on all websites & anything else that you may know that may have changed around that time. My browser supports everything that yours is missing, depending on the website tho. I'm on Snapdragon Galaxy Note 9 SM-N960W Canadian Variant Running First Pie v9.0 OTA Update.
One last thing, try turning on airplane mode, wait ten seconds, then turn it off & retry. This will cause phone to reconnect with WiFi & closest/fastest cell tower. You could also reset all connection settings. To do so just do this....
Tap on settings>tap on general management>tap on reset>finally tap on reset network settings. Good luck fixing friend.
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Thanks for the reply.
All of this started happening with the Pie update.
This Note 9 worked just fine with the Oreo OS it came with out of the box.
It happens on 4gLTE and both Wifi with strong signal. Its litterally like the pause button is being pressed. I have to hit play to get it to play again. So I dont think its buffering.
So my phone is stock. Its leased so I dont have it rooted.
Can you walk me through getting the Oreo version on the Samsung Internet Browser???? Or how to reset the app to how it was out the box????
This sounds like the best solution. Thanks so much. This may be the most helpful. Having the older browser should fix a lot of these issues.
gn4life84 said:
Thanks for the reply.
All of this started happening with the Pie update.
This Note 9 worked just fine with the Oreo OS it came with out of the box.
It happens on 4gLTE and both Wifi with strong signal. Its litterally like the pause button is being pressed. I have to hit play to get it to play again. So I dont think its buffering.
So my phone is stock. Its leased so I dont have it rooted.
Can you walk me through getting the Oreo version on the Samsung Internet Browser???? Or how to reset the app to how it was out the box????
This sounds like the best solution. Thanks so much. This may be the most helpful. Having the older browser should fix a lot of these issues.
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If you want to reset the app to all stock/factory settings you click on...
Go into Settings> tap on apps>scroll down and tap on Samsung internet>tap on storage>then you hit both "clear cache" and also "clear data" and once you have done this your browser when launched will be set back to all the stock/new settings as if it hasn't been used before. If this doesn't work you can get a newer or older version of "Samsung internet" and try that. Find it on the apkmirror website at...
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Samsung+internet
Feel free to ask questions about anything else you may need help with along the way or with the process.
Cheers
TWiiTCH said:
If you want to reset the app to all stock/factory settings you click on...
Go into Settings> tap on apps>scroll down and tap on Samsung internet>tap on storage>then you hit both "clear cache" and also "clear data" and once you have done this your browser when launched will be set back to all the stock/new settings as if it hasn't been used before. If this doesn't work you can get a newer or older version of "Samsung internet" and try that. Find it on the apkmirror website at...
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Samsung+internet
Feel free to ask questions about anything else you may need help with along the way or with the process.
Cheers
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Ok I
-Forced Stopped Samsung Internet Browser
-Cleared Data
-Cleared Cache
Did not work. Still randomly pauses online vid through the browser. So no full screen mode. Still no minimize background mode. Still the same. Not working like it did out of the box when it was on Oreo.
Ok so I downloaded this APK file....looks to be the last version of the app for Oreo.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...owser-8-2-01-2-android-apk-download/download/
It downloaded but when i click Install after giving it permission to download from unknown sources it says
"App not installed" and doesn't give a reason....
Thanks for the help.
gn4life84 said:
Ok I
-Forced Stopped Samsung Internet Browser
-Cleared Data
-Cleared Cache
Did not work. Still randomly pauses online vid through the browser. So no full screen mode. Still no minimize background mode. Still the same. Not working like it did out of the box when it was on Oreo.
Ok so I downloaded this APK file....looks to be the last version of the app for Oreo.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...owser-8-2-01-2-android-apk-download/download/
It downloaded but when i click Install after giving it permission to download from unknown sources it says
"App not installed" and doesn't give a reason....
Thanks for the help.
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Sorry for not responding quicker, but life has been busy lately. Now that I think about it the Samsung internet browser is part of the operating system and cannot be uninstalled. I would suggest clearing cache and then clearing data and upgrade with the apk at the link I provided you at the end of this post. I have a link I will provide at the end which is the latest version of the browser, if you have enabled allow downloads from alternate sources or whatever it asks, I don't see why it wouldn't install for you if the version you downloaded is newer than the one that is currently on your phone. The only other thing that I could think of would be sometimes on my phone I run into the exact same issue and even though I have enabled downloads through alternate sources sometimes I have to go into my file browser and install from there which almost always fixes the failed install issue. Anyway here is a link to the latest Samsung internet browser and if you read description it is meant for anything from lollipop up to Pie. It is the newest version I could find and I believe it was released on the 21st of this month. I got it from APK mirror which usually has the most up-to-date versions but if you are trying to install a version that is older then the one that is on your phone already the installation will fail every time. Hope you can get it working and message me if you have any progress or any questions.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...ernet-browser-9-0-01-80-android-apk-download/
This is v9.0.01.80, and should be one of the, if not the, most recent.
Cheers
Have you troed wiping the Cache Partition in Recovery Mode?
Hi, I am naveen from India..
First of all, i would like to thank @RZaR2001 who helped me to upgrade my NRM3 from android 9(GLOBAL) to android 11(CN ROM), and i am really enjoying this Upgrade..
After upgrading, I had some issues like banking apps were not working, games were crashing in about 3-4 mins, and not getting notifications while screen was off, etc . So these issues have been sorted out now with the help of Magisk App and some tweakings on settings.
But the major issue which has not been resolved yet is -
SCREEN MIRRORING
It is not working on android 11( CN ROM)
Wireless projection option is there on notification bar's menu
But not working
I dont know why
Has anyone tried ever to mirror his android screen after upgrading?
And
If u go to settings and scrolldown you wont find any option named CONNECTION PREFERENCE
But If you go and search CAST in settings SEARCH BAR, u will get that option under settings/connection preference/cast/cast
I selected that and finally atleast i was able see that screencast option to enable from there and can see my samsung tv there but unfortunately my tv says RED MAGIC 3 IS UNABLE TO CONNECT. TRY CONNECTING YOUR MOBILE INSTEAD.
Seems like, default miracast or screencast has been disabled in chinese rom, They have their own WIRELESS PROJECTION APP which never finds my Tv, and shows the same msg "no device found nearby, try installing lebo screen projection client on tv".
But yes, i can screencast YOUTUBE directly from the youtube app itself, there it gets connected so don't know how to get this sorted out..
If anyone of you has faced this issue or have any solution against that, please guide..
SAYA juga mengalaminya
I just received a Samsung4 smartwatch and am looking for more apps not available on Google Play! Primarily Social Media apps and Facebook Messenger. LOL. That's where I chat from and those contacts are not in the other message apps - Google Android Messages, Samsung Messages (which is best to use?) I am here to learn how to download the apps listed on this site. I have some IT experience (IT Systems Technician for 16 years/IT Systems Analyst 2 years) but haven't tinkered with a smartwatch. I did brick a phone back in the day so I'm a little scared to mess with my brand-new watch! I did install the Moviebox APK (Kpanda?) on my smartphone, but it didn't require any other software. I already opened Developer Tools - ADB - Debug over WIFI (the IP starts with 10) From what I understand, I have to make changes in Device Manager for the phone, install APK software programs to my laptop (are these free or do I have to pay for it?), download the apps I want from your catalogue and install to the watch? I will watch the videos and follow along! And there is no risk of damaging my watch, like maybe I select something wrong and wipe it out or brick it?
Unfortunately, I don't have a correct IP address - Debug over WIFI shows 10.0.0.194, therefore, I cannot proceed with downloading APKs from Uptodown from either Bugjaeger or Easy Fire Tools. I am connected to Wi-Fi and not getting a 192. IP. There is no notification request sent to a device. When I click continue it says "Authorization Failed". Is there another setting I need to change?
Update: I figured it out. My old internet provider used to begin with 192 but this one starts with 10. Then when I click on the file that I want to install I have to click a prompt on the watch to allow it. All good!
Welcome to the XDA forums! Looks like you found the Samsung Galaxy watch 4 section!
Cheers