T-Mobile is shipping out my V30 today What's the first things to do to tweak this ? Would like your help and advice please.
- Do I run the updates first thing, and download and install the latest T-Mobile version for the phone before doing anything else ?
- I want to follow this guide;
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/turn-your-lg-v30-into-google-pixel-2-0180558/
Is that guide still valid and up to date ? Installing the Pixel 2 launcher works ok on the V30 ? And the other Google apps like the Phone, and Contacts ?
- How bout the app disabler ? I heard there's issues with it due to the newest T-Mobile update ? Is this guide still valid ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/guide-make-v30-faster-smoother-t3693083
Download those two apps, and those will allow me to debloat specific apps I don't want ?
- For ad stoppers in broswer and apps ? Is Blokada the best option ?
- Anything else
Honestly, I would install the 10c system update and switch to Nova launcher then play with the phone for a week before starting to de-bloat/modify anything more. The 10c update seems to have addressed a lot of the scrolling lag issues some were experiencing. The T-Mobile version seems to be pretty clean as far as bloat (unlike AT&T and Verizon which are jam packed). This will also give you a baseline to compare against so if you do want to modify, you can note the difference.
First thing.... put a case on it.
CHH2 said:
First thing.... put a case on it.
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And a tempered glass
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Check this out.
https://youtu.be/_8H7lmOmqkw
If you want the simplest ...
Just uninstall or disable what you dont want. On Tmo, it's not bad at all.
If you're on Verizon - good luck. Ive never seen so much bloatware installed.
Which ad blocker are you guys running ?
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Which ad blocker are you guys running ?
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Blockada. Most of my apps don't have ads but I'm loving the fact that it stops ads in Zedge. Those are just plum annoying and frequent.
Septembersrain said:
Blockada. Most of my apps don't have ads but I'm loving the fact that it stops ads in Zedge. Those are just plum annoying and frequent.
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Maybe when I did the app disabler I turned off something that these ad blockers need ?
So, I did everything in my first post, and the phone looks and acts almost like a stock Android phone. Only thing I didn't do was installation Pixel type theme from the Play Store, mainly because what's really to be themed now after my tweaks ? I installed the Google Phone. Google Messages. Google Calendar. Running the Pixel 2 Launcher. Only thing I might so tweaked with a theme on the V30 would be the Settings menu and maybe status bar ?
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Maybe when I did the app disabler I turned off something that these ad blockers need ?
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Most likely. Though it could have something to do with the Google apps you installed as I noticed a lot of blocking that Blockada does involves Google analytics and tracking as well.
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The lg package disable is so helpful. Thanks op! Got rid of all my bloat
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I have been using a clock program called wf & clock widget for a few months on my p500h and it has been running fine, no popups. Recently I decided to install tape a talk and I have been getting a lot of full screen popup ads. I uninstalled tape a talk but the popup ads persist when I check the weather with wf & clock widget. I have used some antiviral antimalware programs but it is unable to find anything.
I have a rooted phone with permissions programs and the sort. I just want to know how this weather program may have gotten infected from a dev point of view . As of this moment, I am unable to get rid of the problem.
Download from the market - airpush detector
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I ran airpush detector and it did not find anything. Is it possible that tape a talk installed something into another application? I didn't think android apps could do that.
As long as you got the app from the android market then no. If you got it from a non sucure site then it is possible
Interesting, although I cannot believe it. Many people who have downloaded the tape a talk free version have had the same problem. I hope I do not need to reset my phone in order to change things back to normal.
Ceiltsei said:
Interesting, although I cannot believe it. Many people who have downloaded the tape a talk free version have had the same problem. I hope I do not need to reset my phone in order to change things back to normal.
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Believe it. Android apps can be used to install apps that you know nothing about. Mai ly if your rooted or got the app from non approved sites. You should never install apps that you are not sure are clean like the ones from trusted markets or here.
And I just checked as u didn't think tapatalk offered a free version. And I couldn't find one. Where did you get it?
Ceiltsei said:
Interesting, although I cannot believe it. Many people who have downloaded the tape a talk free version have had the same problem. I hope I do not need to reset my phone in order to change things back to normal.
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You could try an alternative like virtual recorder. It has in app ads only and quality is very good. You can get it on market.
If it does what you want you can delete tape a talk then.
Alternatively if your android is rooted you can use lbe privacy guard to deny it permissions such as net access so it might not get ads pushed to it then.
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zelendel said:
Believe it. Android apps can be used to install apps that you know nothing about. Mai ly if your rooted or got the app from non approved sites. You should never install apps that you are not sure are clean like the ones from trusted markets or here.
And I just checked as u didn't think tapatalk offered a free version. And I couldn't find one. Where did you get it?
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Not tapatalk, but 'tape a talk'. I only get apps from the official android market. Take a look at the feedback regarding the ad problem.
Normally I would not be asking about this kind of problem on this forum, and I thank everybody for the replies. I am mostly just curious about how this sort of problem can occur and how these apps can affect other apps, even ones that are apparently trusted and from trusted sources. You can never really trust a developer fully - I purchased the first Android phone available and have seen countless developers screw over their app users. It's really too bad since there are so many good developers out there too and it's hard to tell the difference.
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I just checked as u didn't think tapatalk offered a free version. And I couldn't find one. Where did you get it?
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The tapatalk forum app, as opposed to tape a talk recorder, although commercial can be legally used free from getjar.com.
Dave
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Try this app
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.denper.addonsdetector
It may find what airpush detector didn't.
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I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this question already (unfortunately) but here goes:
Is there any way to prevent the constant pop-up ads? Any software that doesn't require root or any program that I *might* be able to disable (using Package Disabler)
to prevent these damn things from showing up? Almost makes it worthwhile to buy an unlocked phone....
Mods, sorry if this isn't the correct forum for this question.
Cheers!
What pop up ads are you talking about?
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RKramden said:
I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this question already (unfortunately) but here goes:
Is there any way to prevent the constant pop-up ads? Any software that doesn't require root or any program that I *might* be able to disable (using Package Disabler)
to prevent these damn things from showing up? Almost makes it worthwhile to buy an unlocked phone....
Mods, sorry if this isn't the correct forum for this question.
Cheers!
I'm having the same problems too and started after the last update the one that's keeping us from rooting it because of Knox that's all I know but you're not alone
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What pop up ads are you talking about?
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The ones that appear with almost every app that you use on the phone. I've tried AD Blocker and it works for very few apps.
I miss the days of a rooted phone and Ad-away. Never had these pop-ups back then...oh, well...next time I WILL buy an unlocked
phone!!
I use Ad-Guard.. It works on rooted and non rooted. I used to use it on my last two rooted phones but it works good for this phone that not rooted. It doesn't block app ads so much as it blocks browser webpage ads BIG time.
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I use Ad-Guard.. It works on rooted and non rooted. I used to use it on my last two rooted phones but it works good for this phone that not rooted. It doesn't block app ads so much as it blocks browser webpage ads BIG time.
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Anyway to get rid of the vpn key icon in the status bar?
As far as i know only if your rooted
Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
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Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
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I rooted for cf.lumen but after freezing a lot of apps using sd maid, my screen on time is 10 hours with wifi always on and minimal brightness to still see the screen. Although i didnt check my screen on time before i froze all those apps...
Byte_76 said:
Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
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I agree, I went back to not rooted and pray for OTA updates, even it's naive
If i ever going to root, one of the main factor would be for GMD gestures. Couple of finger swipes to close apps, lock screen, switch apps adds tremendous amount of button freedom and control.
I'm going to rooting to get complete control of memory (internal and SD) and app authorizations...
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Mattered a lot more to me when Android was a lot less mature. Nowadays, Marshmallow is pretty solid. Add in Macrodroid or Tasker and call it a day. And Nova supports gestures.
Ad blocking and remove bloatware
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Ad blocking and remove bloatware
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We can disable bloatware with ADB?
I use Netflix on this, so root isn't worth the trouble to get Netflix working.
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We can disable bloatware with ADB?
I use Netflix on this, so root isn't worth the trouble to get Netflix working.
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Not with ADB. You'll need an app like titanium backup or adaway for ad blocking. But both need root. But you're correct, getting netflix to work is a little bit of a pita.
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we can use addhell2 for removing adds .. it works without root..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
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we can use addhell2 for removing adds .. it works without root..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
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Another option: I'm using Disconnect Pro and it seems to work fine. It has to be sideloaded though.
I rooted my Tab S3 for 4 main reasons:
1. Adaway
2. Viper and Dolby Atmos and boost sound the way I like it (and its big imrovement)
3. OGyoutube
4. to backup and restore with TWRP and Titanium
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
tuncayt said:
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
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only on T825 model.
tuncayt said:
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
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Get a number from Google Voice. Then install Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer. Link Hangouts to your Google Voice number. You can text and make/receive calls with this combo. Working here for me.
Hello, how can i have root in tab s3?
Help me, Any link?
I want root for xda ads (at least)! The adds on main forum screens get so bad they'll block the screen from viewing the threads
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Hello, how can i have root in tab s3?
Help me, Any link?
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Including the model# of your device is helpful to get proper direction.
If you have the SM-T820/825, this thread pertains to Root/Recovery (TWRP) for the devices I mentioned. If you have one of the devices, read the thread before asking questions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...recovery-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-t3581359
I use Chrome mainly, but any browser I think will have ads with no root yet on the V30 on U.S. carriers. What app is there that will prevent ads flooding the browser page ?
Ghostery browser incidentally prevents most ads, as a side effect of blocking trackers.
It is pretty basic, but runs fast. My only gripe is that it does not provide any way to sort bookmarks. It also breaks some images and other things that are entwined with trackers, but I accept that as a cost of blocking the trackers.
And the number of trackers blocked is astounding. A real eye opener. The Borg tentacles are many. Cutting them off is a visceral pleasure.
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I use Chrome mainly, but any browser I think will have ads with no root yet on the V30 on U.S. carriers. What app is there that will prevent ads flooding the browser page ?
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Most browser will have a ad blocker or extensions to add adblocker. I personally use samsung interney beta and use a adblocker extensjon. No ads,. The only browser i have seen which doesnt block ads is chrome. If u MUST use chrome then i recommend to search one of those chrome base browser like chromio or one i just downloaded BROMITE. Is a hack version of chrome which disable all ads withing browser.
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Adguard
There are three relative popular ones Adguard, DNS66 and Blockada. Adguard is pay for premium features. I personally use Blockada as it comes with more features than DNS66 and don't really like Adguard despite its popularity due to its pay for features.
I use Firefox with uBlock
I use Samsung internet beta browser with Unicorn.
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There are many adblockers that work pretty well with Chrome (and other apps) without rooting the phone. To my knowledge: DNS66, Blokada, Block This, Seven, Adguard. Of course you won't find any of them on Google Play...
The all filter traffic through a local VPN on your phone. I use Adguard, because I paid long ago for a lifetime license, but if you just want to filter ads in Chrome, it's free.
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There are three relative popular ones Adguard, DNS66 and Blockada. Adguard is pay for premium features. I personally use Blockada as it comes with more features than DNS66 and don't really like Adguard despite its popularity due to its pay for features.
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I tried Blockada but when I go to install it's like the INSTALL is grey'd out or something, why is this? all non google apps are like this really I think
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I tried Blockada but when I go to install it's like the INSTALL is grey'd out or something, why is this? all non google apps are like this really I think
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Settings > Security > Unknown Sources
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Settings > Security > Unknown Sources
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that's already enabled....
Samsung Internet Beta + Adblock Fast
Do adblock apps cause any lags? Since they're constantly blocking ads, they are constantly active in the background. How much ram are they consuming?
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Do adblock apps cause any lags? Since they're constantly blocking ads, they are constantly active in the background. How much ram are they consuming?
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I've been using Adclear for a few weeks now, and I've noticed a very minimal battery impact. Mostly about 1-2% at the end of the day. More so, I got frustrated with the very slow speeds. It worked, but sometimes web pages would take on the order of 30 seconds to load....
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Do adblock apps cause any lags? Since they're constantly blocking ads, they are constantly active in the background. How much ram are they consuming?
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I've been using Adblock Fast with Samsung Internet for several years. I have yet to notice any negative affect on battery or browsing.
Blockada and DNS666 can't work for me. I tried them both, installed them, but they both won't activate.
- Blockada = Says no internet connection, and wouldn't actually turn on. I am on WiFi mode only, I did not put my SIM in this new phone yet. I uninstalled it, rebooted, and installed a different version. Same thing.
- DNS666 = I install it, and refresh the hosts right away, then press start., and it would force close. I deleted it, and tried again, same thing, when I press Start it would force close.
- So I went to the AdGuard route, I downloaded the latest 7.0 Samsung Internet Browser .apk, and there's ZERO ads now, and I have to say WOW the Samsung browser is super nice, really good stuff. ( I have been hearing from other people it's the #1 best Android browser this year, and I LOL'd at that, but man they're actually telling the truth ) it rocks.
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Blockada and DNS666 can't work for me. I tried them both, installed them, but they both won't activate.
- Blockada = Says no internet connection, and wouldn't actually turn on. I am on WiFi mode only, I did not put my SIM in this new phone yet. I uninstalled it, rebooted, and installed a different version. Same thing.
- DNS666 = I install it, and refresh the hosts right away, then press start., and it would force close. I deleted it, and tried again, same thing, when I press Start it would force close.
- So I went to the AdGuard route, I downloaded the latest 7.0 Samsung Internet Browser .apk, and there's ZERO ads now, and I have to say WOW the Samsung browser is super nice, really good stuff. ( I have been hearing from other people it's the #1 best Android browser this year, and I LOL'd at that, but man they're actually telling the truth ) it rocks.
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Blockada was experiencing issues earlier. Mine turned off and wouldn't turn on while on data.
Yeah, I use Unicorn on the Samsung browser. I think it does the job.
Wait. Are you Tig Bitties?
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Septembersrain said:
Blockada was experiencing issues earlier. Mine turned off and wouldn't turn on while on data.
Yeah, I use Unicorn on the Samsung browser. I think it does the job.
Wait. Are you Tig Bitties?
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Tig Bitties ? Who dat ? ( . ) ( . )
LOL maybe
entwicklun said:
that's already enabled....
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Try making sure you don't have any screen overlay. I get this issue when I use Lux to dim my screen.
tasiv said:
Try making sure you don't have any screen overlay. I get this issue when I use Lux to dim my screen.
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yeap im using Lux lmao!!!!! thank you
have to remember to always turn that sh!t off everytime we use nfc pay hahaha
Hello everybody!
Ever since I bought this phone (Pixel 6) the assistant has never worked. Considering this is a Google phone, one would assume it would work no issue but joke is firmly on me!
I have been researching and have seen mixed messages from many websites where some users have the issue, others no issue! I have seen some people say to reinstall the Google App (tried this, didn't work) and other people said to completely restore to factory which I don't want to considering the hassle of getting everything back in order.
Does anybody have anything else I might be able to try?
Thanks in advance
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Hello everybody!
Ever since I bought this phone (Pixel 6) the assistant has never worked. Considering this is a Google phone, one would assume it would work no issue but joke is firmly on me!
I have been researching and have seen mixed messages from many websites where some users have the issue, others no issue! I have seen some people say to reinstall the Google App (tried this, didn't work) and other people said to completely restore to factory which I don't want to considering the hassle of getting everything back in order.
Does anybody have anything else I might be able to try?
Thanks in advance
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I have seen this happen with a different launcher installed. It happen with me using Nova launcher back in the beginning of using the P6. Nova fixed the issue a week after people complained.
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I have seen this happen with a different launcher installed. It happen with me using Nova launcher back in the beginning of using the P6. Nova fixed the issue a week after people complained.
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I still use the Pixel launcher. It literally happens every time, it just shows "Cannot Reach Google" :/
Jamesr1292 said:
I still use the Pixel launcher. It literally happens every time, it just shows "Cannot Reach Google" :/
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The only other thing that comes to mind.
Are you using an ad blocker?
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The only other thing that comes to mind.
Are you using an ad blocker?
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Nope. If it counts, I am using the Brave Browser?
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Nope. If it counts, I am using the Brave Browser?
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No the Browser should not block it.
But since you brought up the Brave Brower.
Did you disable Chrome?
I think the assist only works with Chrome. I am not a100% sure.
I am going to step aside and let someone else help. I really am just guessing at this topic.
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No the Browser should not block it.
But since you brought up the Brave Brower.
Did you disable Chrome?
I think the assist only works with Chrome. I am not a100% sure.
I am going to step aside and let someone else help. I really am just guessing at this topic.
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I didn't disable it, I just never used it.
I did open it just now and tried to use the assistant with it and it didn't crash immediately. You might be on to something.
Maybe I am missing something though, if it was a browser based issue, why would that impact my ability to open say Spotify or "check the weather".
Maybe it's some other Google system/service I am after breaking?
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I didn't disable it, I just never used it.
I did open it just now and tried to use the assistant with it and it didn't crash immediately. You might be on to something.
Maybe I am missing something though, if it was a browser based issue, why would that impact my ability to open say Spotify or "check the weather".
Maybe it's some other Google system/service I am after breaking?
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I use Duck Duck Go browser.
I have tried the Brave browser a few months back for a short time.
Side note; I use Brave browser on my pc, because edge gives me trouble with networking for my smarthome devices and nas.
I am also having this issue after rooting and modding a few things. Reverted the changes but I am still having the issue. Updating Google App and downloading Google Assistant doesn't seem to do the trick either. Anyone with some insight into the issue know what's going on?
quick update - I installed Alexa to see if that would work, and it too doesn't appear to like me
Starting to think its a service based issue instead of a particular app.
Anybody who has guidance please chime in
Are you completely stock, no custom rom, kernel, Magisk mods?
Alexa will increase your four letter vocabulary to a new level.
Do you have the assistant set to more than 1 language? For me having the assistant set to English and dutch causes it to constantly.
I figured out for me it was dozing google play services
so, update on this. Firstly, I only have it using the one language.
Secondly, I got an update yesterday for the google app from the playstore and it appears to have fixed whatever the problem was!