Android 12 (Realme UI 3.0) Problems - Realme 7 Pro Questions & Answers

Last night I upgraded My Realme 7 pro from Android 10 (Realme UI 1) to Android 12 (Realme UI 3.0).
Now the problems I'm facing :-
Whatsapp Folder moved to %internal%/Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp; After upgrading Whatsapp shows that there are no media files (Documents, Audio, Video, Photos). A new option pops up (Migrate Media for Android 11+). Select it, select old WhatsApp Folder (%internal%/WhatsApp). It took 6 hours to migrate all media (14.6 GB total), on top of that it changed all media files creation date to "Today", so now I cant sort by date/time.
I used to have ".nomedia" file in whatsapp "Media" folder so nothing was shown in any photo viewer app (any gallery app), after migrating I noticed everything is shown in gallery. Created .nomedia in "%internal%/Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp/Media" and it got deleted instantly. Cant create .nomedia in Media folder.
List of folders which can be hidden by .nomedia:-
1. Media/.Links
2. Media/.Statuses
3. Media/Private
4. Media/Wallpaper
5. Media/WhatsApp Animated Gifs
6. Media/WhatsApp Profile Photos
7. Media/WhatsApp Stickers
8. Any "Private" and "Sent" folders
List of folders which CANNOT be hidden by .nomedia (.nomedia file is deleted instantly, just like Android "Downloads" folder)
1. Media
2. Media/WhatsApp Audio
3. Media/WhatsApp Documents
4. Media/WhatsApp Images
5. Media/WhatsApp Video
6. Media/WhatsApp Voice Notes
Does someone know any workaround for this. I tried 3 different file managers (Files (Stock android), Files by Google, MiXplorer). Tried copying .nomedia from other folders - does not work. Tried creating .nomedia - does not work. Tried a few gallery apps to hide folders - does not work. I can only exclude these folders in some gallery apps from scanning, but it still visible in all other gallery or file managers (Files by Google shows "WhatsApp Images/Videos" on the first screen).
I know its not WhatsApp problem. It was working yesterday on Android 10.
I'm willing to root my phone if necessary.

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[Q] adding a ringtone to alarm ringtones ?

Hi,
I want to add a custom ringtone to available alarm ringtones.
How can I do that ?
Thanks.
I found it here:
http://droidtalk.net/how-to-add-custom-ringtones-notifications-to-your-android-device/
Code:
•Browse to the SD Card on your PC
•Look for a folder called media, if it’s not there, create it by right clicking and choosing New Folder, then rename the folder to be media
•Inside the media folder, you need a folder called audio, again, if it’s not there create it as above
•Inside the audio folder, you can create a subfolder for the sound category you want to change-
•ringtones – for sound files you want to use as ringtones
•alarms – for sound files you want to use for any alarms
•notifications – for incoming notifications such as SMS alerts, emails, etc
•Copy your sound file in to the relevant folder
You should now see your sound file listed in the menu for selection in the appropriate sound settings menu. If you don’t see your ringtones, don’t panic simply restart your phone and you’ll be all set.
To access the ringtone/notification settings, press the hard Menu key from one of your home screens, then press Settings then Sounds and Display)
Create a folder in the SD card (root) and name it Alarms. Any audio files in this folder will be available for alarm tone.
CodeCruiser said:
Create a folder in the SD card (root) and name it Alarms. Any audio files in this folder will be available for alarm tone.
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very easy way & perfect result. Thanks so much.

[TUTORIAL] Adding custom ringtones with Zune and TouchXplorer (mp3 format)

After I did it myself, I've found a thread that basically describes the same process here.
However I've decided to post it again with some more details:
Requirements:
WP7 with Chevron installed on your device. I'm using NoDo ROM so it's working there too.
TouchXplorer installed on your device.
Zune installed on your PC.
For more information how to install these check HERE
Steps to do it:
Sync desired ringtones as Zune music to your phone and disconnect it.
Start TouchXplorer on your device. From now on, we will work with it.
Go to [My Documents\Zune\Content\0100\<xx>] where xx should be the biggest number if more than one folder is there (might be 01, 02 etc, if in doubt select the last one)
The folder is filled with MP3 files with two letter hex number names (ex: 45.mp3, a7.mp3 etc.). Go to the end of the list and locate your ringtone(s) by listening to the files. Zune should put the last synced files at the end of the list.
Select your ringtone files(s) and cut or copy them.
Go to [My Documents\My Ringtones] and paste the files there.
Rename ringtone file(s) to the name(s) you would like to see in Ringtone settings screen (keep the .mp3 extension!). Oddly enough, MP3 description is NOT used, just the file name.
Now go to device's settings and under "ringtones & sounds" in Ringtone selector you should see your ringtone(s) together with built-in ringtones.
heyy!
didint worked for me... =/
when i try to listen the mp3 files it says
"the type initializer for "nativeAcess" threw an excepction."
Mine is 7712 xbmod unlocked...
the mp3 file is a 30 sec music....

[Software]Useful PC apps for Android Devs and Owners

First of all, I am not developer of these softwares. I found them over xda and web and thought to share with all of you, in all good intentions.
ADB Mask Controller
Dev- Mask-1
App info-
• push, pull, install apps and transfer between System <=> User apps and between SD <=> Device
• remove & uninstall apps, clean data from deleted apps and delete orphan files
• change min & max CPU frequency (from available steps)
• view and edit: gps.conf, Hosts, build.prop, hw_config and media_profiles.xml
• view and kill running processes
• zipalign
• keyboard functionality
• search files / folders
• push and pull Bootanimation, framework-res and Framework jar files
• clean cache & temp folders and application data cache
• Enable Market to show paid apps
• Create phone log (logcat, dmesg)
• View device info
• mount r/w and mount r/o (for system) function
• and others.
It's better to backup your data before Zipaligning, because some launchers don't work correctly when they are zipaligned, causing a reboot loop.
To launch the tool
*unzip the package
*run "ADB Mask Controller.exe"
*connect your phone (enable USB debugging)
*If this is the first time you use this tool click on "Check root access and busybox". If you are sure that your phone is rooted and the tool says otherwise, make sure that your phone allows the program to have SuperUser access.
*Busybox is required in order to use this tool. If you get the result "NO" next to the Busybox Version then you must push/install it on your phone.
Hints for Wireless connection:
- To connect your phone by wireless you must install and turn on adbWireless, adb over Wifi or another similar app
- Wireless connection is slower than USB connection. It is not recommended to do advanced tasks using wireless since the connection can be interrupted more easily than USB connections.
- The display must be turned on while connected with wifi (or a wakelock must be enabled through an app e.g. Waketimer) in order to prevent the cpu from going to sleep mode while it's working with wireless adb.
Download Link
xUltimate and Ultra ADB
xUltimate
Dev- xeudoxus
It is a great tool to deodex whole rom.
Tool Info-
xUltimate Main v2.2.8
*manual bootclasspath options
*Gingerbread support
Download Link
Ultra ADB
Dev-nightshack0
Features:
*+ GUI for ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
*+ Reboot to Download Mode, Recovery Mode, and Normal Reboot
*+ Device Information
*+ Start and kill ADB server
*+ Drag and Drop APK installer
*+ ZIP Flasher
*+ File Push/Pull
*+ Custom ADB Commands
*+ "ADB Shell" option
*+ Log and ADB Output text
*+ Wireless ADB Option
*+ Misc Commands
*+ Batch APK Installer
Download Link
QtADB
QtADB
QtADB is window app based on adb.it lets you to copy,remove etc your files and apps from PC and Android Phone
This app is under developing so be tolerant for any bug...
visit QtADB website: http://qtadb.wordpress.com/
Features:
1. File manager
-copying files and dirs between phone and computer
-removing files and dirs
-creating new dir
-and other
2. App manager
-installing apps
-removing apps
-creating backup of apps with data
-restoring backups of apps with data
3. Shell
-opens android shell
4. Screenshot
-take screenshot of your device
-save screenshot to png file
5. Fastboot
-flash bootloader, radio and recovery
-boot recovery
6. Recovery
-nandroid backup/restore
-wipe data
-flash rom
-wipe battery stats
-fix uid mismatches
7. Reboot
-to bootloader
-to recovery
-normal reboot
8. Settings
-set font used by app
-set starting paths (or remember paths on exit)
-and other
9. Automatically detects phone (device, fastboot and recovery mode)
Download Link
Android Commander
Android Commander
Dev- PanPiotr
Android Commander is windows application to keep control on your android apps and files from PC. This is a small, very very fast and intuitive app.
Features
Explore files:
- copy multiple files/dirs between Phone and PC
- copy multiple files/dirs between Phone folders
- delete multiple files/dirs from Phone
- new dir and rename options
- drag&drop multiple files/dirs in to progrm
- drag&drop files/dirs between program tabs
- partitions size info
- bookmarks
Manage apps:
- windows integration
- backup multiple apps to any dir on Phone/PC
- batch/single apps install
- install as private
- update
- batch/single uinstall apps
- uninstall with option to keep data or not
Console:
- type any shell command
- run sh script from PC
and more…
- flashing zip and img files
- options to reboot, reboot to recovery, reboot to bootloader, power off phone
- screenshots (beta)
Requirements
Phone Requirements:
- ROOT (only for Applications Manager and flashing options)
- BusyBox (required only for rooted phones; included to most ROMs)
- Settings->Applications->Development->USB debuging must be enabled
- USB cable
PC Requirements:
- Windows
- Instaled Android SDK *
- Instaled ADB USB Driver from SDK
- SDK/Tools set in System Path (program can set it for You )
* Download the Android SDK: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
* Installing the Android SDK: http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html
Download Link
Droid Explorer
Droid Explorer
Droid Explorer is a Open Source Android device manager for Rooted devices.
Device Requirements
Rooted Android Device with busybox
PC Requirements
Windows
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1
Some plugins require Java Runtime Environment and Java Web Start
Confirmed Devices
All Devices have been rooted and busybox installed
HTC Dream / G1 / ADP1
HTC Sapphire / Magic / MyTouch 3G / ADP2 / Ion
HTC Hero / G2 / CDMA Hero
Google Nexus One
Motorola DROID
Samsung Galaxy / i7500
Acer Liquid
HTC EVO
Samsung Galaxy 3
Samsung Galaxy S
Features
Includes the required windows USB drivers - you will be prompted to install the drivers during installation if running vista/7
Auto setup of Android SDK tools and drivers during install
Use an existing Android SDK if you already have one set up
Multiple Device Support
No need to mount SD card to access files
Copy any file on the device to PC
Copy files to clipboard
Copy update to device and auto-apply
Drag & Drop copying from Explorer to Droid Explorer
Auto detection of connected/disconnected device
Open files on PC
Plugin Framework
Application Manager
Right Click APK to install/uninstall
Take screen shots of device (landscape & portrait)
Open right from "My Computer" (a lot like how WinMobile is with active sync)
SQLite Manager Plugin
Uses System Icons for files displayed in explorer
Familiar Explorer like UI, including an Explorer like location bar
Android Screencast plugin
Install/Uninstall APK files right from explorer
Standalone plugin runner
Window 7 JumpLists for plugins
DesktopSMS plugin - Send SMS messages from your desktop
Service can be controlled now from the options dialog (can create the service if you do not use the installer)
Backup plugin for the "Bare Bones" Roms
Run shell scripts on the device by double clicking them
Download Link
youADB - Android Tool - v1.0
youADB
Dev- fabsn
youAdb is a very convenient tool for you android device which allows you to do various actions by just a couple of clicks.
Some features:
- SD-Partition-Manager (FAT32, EXT2/3/5, Linux Swap etc.!)
- App Manager (FULL BACKUP function!)
- File Manager (Push, Pull, Delete folders/files...)
- Reboot, Reboot Recovery, Adb Remount...
- View and automatically SAVE LOGS
- custom adb commands (like a shell)
- Install recovery images!
- Shows device's state and Serial Number
In contrast to most other android tools this tool is stable, leightweight (less than 1MB!) and easy to set up!
Download Link
Wondershare MobileGo
Wondershare MobileGo'
System Requirements
Operating System: XP/2003/Vista and Windows 7
Processor: 750MHz Intel or above, or AMD CPU
Free Hard Disk Space: 200 MB or more
RAM: 256 MB or above
Android system supported: Android1.5, Android1.6, Android2.0, Android2.1, Android2.2, Android 2.3
Features:-
Transfer Contacts from Symbian Phone
Simply transfer your Symbian Contacts to Android phone with 1 click.
Transfer Contacts from Nokia to Android, or Samsung to Android. The Symbian phones with S40/S60 are supported.
Import and Export Contacts
Easily import Contacts from Outlook, Outlook Express, or vCrad.
Export your Contacts to ensure you record all your Contacts easily and conveniently.
Easily add, delete, group and back up all of your Contacts for your Android smart phone.
Convert Movies or Music for Android Phone
Automatically convert the incompatible formats into compatible ones which Android phone can play when you try to import multimedia files from PC to your phone.
Freely transfer any of your favorite movies and music files from PC to your phone without worrying about the compatibility of file formats.
Set the video quality to get a suitable resolution for the enjoy of playing in your Android phone.
Backup and Restore Android Phone Data
Easily backup your Contacts, SMS, and APK Applications from Android to your PC in case that your phone is lost or stolen, or whenever you need to change your phone.
Quickly restore your backup data on PC to your Android phone.
Customized Media File Settings
Simply build a new playlist, rename or delete files, set ringtones, etc. to organize your media files according to your needs.
Quick Wi-Fi Connection
Besides USB connection, your Android phone can be also quickly connected via Wi-Fi connection.
Convenient SMS Management
Fast and convenient to receive, send, and organize all your SMS on your PC with PC keyboard.
Download Link
Nice share..! Thank you for the efforts..
Great work man!
Nice share!! Thanks!!
MyPhoneExplorer
Not for developing in first line, but realy the most big app for synching with pc!
Thanks mate!!
DaBigFreak said:
MyPhoneExplorer
Not for developing in first line, but realy the most big app for synching with pc!
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Thanks mate . Will add in the reserved post.
thanks for sharing
Thanks for that. Very useful.
Any linux app?
Sent from my GT-I5800 using XDA App
tucucumelo said:
Any linux app?
Sent from my GT-I5800 using XDA App
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I will post qtadb linux version today... thanks for reminding...
Me personal love most Total Commander for android (see signature link). Seems complicated to configure in the beginning but can nearly everything: root access, ftp, samba, webdav, execute scripts, remount rw, zip, tar, rar, shortcuts &&&.
I forgot since then what root explorer was
EDIT: Oh shhhh... seen too late in topic, it's not a PC app, sorry. But nevertheless very useful.
sent from g3 i5800
Thank you for this...i have never come across more useful softwares for my Android than those I found in this thread....Thanks for providing the link...if possible provide the original links to the threads too (if any) so that I can thank the individual developers too

[Q] Stock music player - delete album art database?

Hi all,
Just wondering, I have a few mp3's that have album art that I'd like deleted. I've removed the cover art from the tag, but the music player still shows the cover. I've deleted the music player data but still no luck.
Is there a hidden database it keeps somewhere I can remove?
Thanks,
Ohkuni
Ohkuni said:
Hi all,
Just wondering, I have a few mp3's that have album art that I'd like deleted. I've removed the cover art from the tag, but the music player still shows the cover. I've deleted the music player data but still no luck.
Is there a hidden database it keeps somewhere I can remove?
Thanks,
Ohkuni
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Navigate to the Ablum folder and remove the jpg files from that folder.
Easiest way to find out where album art is stored is to open the Gallery.Album art would show up in gallery , check the location of the jpg file and then delete all jpg files
This should help !
Will give it a go thanks =)
Ohkuni said:
Will give it a go thanks =)
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You are welcome Mate
EDITED: nevermind, I solved it installing and running the application SDrescan. They say it can be done the hard way:
Try this:
Go to SETTINGS > APPLICATIONS > MANAGE APPLICATIONS
Select the ALL tab
Scroll down to MEDIA STORAGE
Select CLEAR DATA
The .nomedia file has to be the first file in a folder in order to ignore media there. If files are already indexed, just rename such folders forth and back (opening the Gallery in the middle) and there you go.
You can use the Nomedia application for creating easily the .nomedia
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I have same problem
It happens that the image still shows in gallery although I have already deleted it physically from gallery. The properties shown for the image are:
Title: my picture
Type: JPEG
Date:
Album: bluetooth
Location: unknown location
Latitude: unknown
Longitude: unknown
Size: 1 KB
Resolution: 0 x 0
File location: /mnt/sdcard/bluetooth
Any idea about how to solve this mess up? This image is showing as album cover for audio files that are totally unrelated.

Please recommend an Android file manager

I'm looking for a simple but flexible file manager type app for android. I use Files-by-Google predominately to scan and view images and videos so I specifically do not select "show hidden files" because I don't want Files-by-Google to ignore .nomedia files. Plus even if you do select "show hidden files" Files-by-Google shows Android>data and Android>obb as empty when these directories are clearly full of stuff when viewed over USB from the PC.
Because of this I've basically been using the Storage entry under Settings (Settings>Storage) as my default file manager. If I "show hidden files" in Storage I see the same directory structure that I see from the PC over USB. However I could not use Storage to move a set directories that had been placed in Internal_Storage>Documents from the PC over USB to where they belonged in Internal_Storage>Android>data>com.ngc.fora>files>Documents. In order to move the data to where it needed to be I had to use the PC over USB.
I'm looking for a simple but flexible android file manager that will show me everything that's there and nothing that's not with the ability to delete, copy and move files and directories to and from anywhere on the device. Also I would hope to be able to examine and traverse the entire directory structure in both the Internal_Storage space and any SD_card present. Also I refuse to use any type of cloud storage so an app that's overly bound to one cloud storage service or another is probably not the best choice.
Thank you for any suggestions.
[APP][2.2+] MiXplorer v6.x Released (fully-featured file manager)
[APP][2.2+] MiXplorer (full-featured file manager) Hello everyone! My name is Hootan. I work on XDA in my free time and this file explorer is my favorite Android project! MiXplorer mix of explorers (SD, FTP, Lan, Cloud and other storage...
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I'm using two file managers for my android devices:
Dateimanager+
File Manager - Apps on Google Play
Fast, easy-to-use and full-featured file manager app with cloud integration.
play.google.com
X-plore
X-plore File Manager - Apps on Google Play
X-plore is dual-pane file manager with tree view, LAN/Root/Clouds and more.
play.google.com
Dateimanager+ is very clear and easy to use, X-plore can do a bit more for that. Both should be able to do what you're looking for....
Thank you for the suggestions. I'll check them out.
My main file manager is Material Files
Material Files - Apps on Google Play
Open source Material Design file manager
play.google.com
Material Files | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Open source Material Design file manager
f-droid.org
GitHub - zhanghai/MaterialFiles: Material Design file manager for Android
Material Design file manager for Android. Contribute to zhanghai/MaterialFiles development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
It is open source, no ads, lightweight, uses Material design 3(android 12 with color pallete), and isn't relient on any cloud storage (but does have ftp, sftp, and smb support). It also allows you to host an ftp server from your phone so you can send files to another device.
However, it does not automatically add external storage(I've opened an issue on github), but you can easily add one from the side menu.
ZenDeveloper said:
It is open source, no ads, lightweight, uses Material design 3(android 12 with color pallete), and isn't relient on any cloud storage (but does have ftp, sftp, and smb support). It also allows you to host an ftp server from your phone so you can send files to another device.
However, it does not automatically add external storage(I've opened an issue on github), but you can easily add one from the side menu.
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Thanks. This is precisely what I was looking for.

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