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Hey guys
my mom has an S4 (i9500) and since like 3 months ago she has the "1 new message" (text message) popup every time she unlocks the phone but there are no new messeges, yesterday i even deleted all the messeges but still, it didnt fix the issue.
any idea?
android 4.2.2 stock, unrooted and locked, no modifications at all were made to the phone.
i tried going into the app manager and deleting the cache, stopping and restarting the message app but it didnt work.
Caniv said:
Hey guys
my mom has an S4 (i9500) and since like 3 months ago she has the "1 new message" (text message) popup every time she unlocks the phone but there are no new messeges, yesterday i even deleted all the messeges but still, it didnt fix the issue.
any idea?
android 4.2.2 stock, unrooted and locked, no modifications at all were made to the phone.
i tried going into the app manager and deleting the cache, stopping and restarting the message app but it didnt work.
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Make a factory reset. The easiest way to perform a Factory Reset on your Samsung Galaxy S4 is from within the menu settings:
Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.
Please remember to back up any data you want to keep first! In the Factory reset screen you also have the option to Backup My Data and Auto Restore. These are good options to tick before you Factory Reset if you're not too sure how to do this on your own.
I don't know what happened but everytime I go to settings/system/backup, backup of Google Photos is off.
https://vimeo.com/277517340
freekarol said:
I don't know what happened but everytime I go to settings/system/backup, backup of Google Photos is off.
https://vimeo.com/277517340
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Wow yes you are right, I have it turned on in photos just like you.
Like you when I go to backup it checks and reports off, then I find it off in photos and have to turn it back on?
I think it only turns off as a result of looking in settings as I have never found it off before?
BTW, how did you get SMS in your backup? I use an app for that, did not know you could get google to do it? I can't see where to turn it on though.
Google updated the Google Photos app and it's working now.
There is no settings in Android to enable backing up sms. Android just backs them up. But I believe more SMS Backup & Restore or Titanium Backup.
freekarol said:
Google updated the Google Photos app and it's working now.
There is no settings in Android to enable backing up sms. Android just backs them up. But I believe more SMS Backup & Restore or Titanium Backup.
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I'm just downloading the update now.
It's odd as I dont have the SMS backup you have in your video, I have all the other entries in backup just the last one missing (sms), I use SMS Backup & Restore
If you have Android 8 and May update then you should see SMS text messages in settings/system/backup.
freekarol said:
If you have Android 8 and May update then you should see SMS text messages in settings/system/backup.
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Yeah, mine is 100% stock, not rooted and on latest security, take a look, it's odd?
Did you do factory reset after upgrading to Oreo? If not, this could be the problem. You can do factory reset now(backup all important files, factory reset will wipe your phone). I did it shortly after upgrading to Oreo and it solved some of my problems I had after upgrading.
freekarol said:
Did you do factory reset after upgrading to Oreo? If not, this could be the problem. You can do factory reset now(backup all important files, factory reset will wipe your phone). I did it shortly after upgrading to Oreo and it solved some of my problems I had after upgrading.
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Might be but I'm not so sure as I updated to Oreo the day it arrived, just updated to 8.1 and it's still the same.
@kudos1uk @freekarol
I was googling it a long time ago and found out that even google pixel users are complaining about SMS backup. SMS backup process is triggered only if the phone is fully charged and does not has any activities for about an hour or so. Therefore, if you will leave the phone connected to charger overnight, there will be a high chance that in the morning you will find out that SMS had been backed-up. However, there is a simple workaround to force backup all in once. You can enable USB debugging, connect phone to PC and type this in cmd shell:
Code:
adb shell
bmgr backupnow --all
Anarchy666 said:
@kudos1uk @freekarol
I was googling it a long time ago and found out that even google pixel users are complaining about SMS backup. SMS backup process is triggered only if the phone is fully charged and does not has any activities for about an hour or so. Therefore, if you will leave the phone connected to charger overnight, the will be a high chance that in the morning you will find out that SMS had been backed-up. However, there is a simple workaround to force backup all in once. You can enable USB debugging, connect phone to PC and type this in cmd shell:
Code:
adb shell
bmgr backupnow --all
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Thanks for that.
Edit:
Would you believe it, the 8.1 update wiped my SMS history, thank goodness for SMS backup and restore!
freekarol said:
Did you do factory reset after upgrading to Oreo? If not, this could be the problem. You can do factory reset now(backup all important files, factory reset will wipe your phone). I did it shortly after upgrading to Oreo and it solved some of my problems I had after upgrading.
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FIXED
If anyone else experience SMS backup not showing in Backup likeme, just turn Backup off and turn it back on and SMS backup magically appears.
Hello people, I am new to this device and forum. I would appreciate any help you can give. I love the device, but I am struggling with something concerning Google Photos. It keeps getting stuck at various points in the backup process. I have searched several ways and have tried the suggestions about uninstalling updates, clearing the data cache, even purchased a new SD card... but still it is stuck. On previous phones, I have had NO problems with this at all on my previous phones. I have updated to MIUI 11 and I am using Nova Pro as my launcher. I have also tried using the Gcam mod on the phone and somehow I wonder if this is part of the issue?
Feedback please.
Solved with MIUI 11. Update and make full reset AFTER update (Settings --> About Phone --> Backup and reset --> Clean all data --> All).
Worked for me. If not, i dont know (try with another account?).
TinoSantos said:
Solved with MIUI 11. Update and make full reset AFTER update (Settings --> About Phone --> Backup and reset --> Clean all data --> All).
Worked for me. If not, i dont know (try with another account?).
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Thanks for the info! So, were you having similar issues before you did the reset? I have already updated to MIUI Global 11.0.4 but I have not tried the reset yet.
To help with this conversation... it seems that if I remove all the Google Photo updates, it behaves correctly, BUT when I allow the app updates to go through, the backup issue returns.
I will try the reset suggestion soon and report back.
To keep this discussion moving along, here is an update... I did the full reset after I had already upgraded to MIUI 11, however, the same issue persists for me. If I allow Google Photos to update past what was originally installed, the app gets stuck again. I can uninstall all updates and clear the caches and it will start working OK again. This is a pain and the issue should not exist. Let me emphasize that the devise is NOT rooted and is all original. I have installed Nova Prime launcher from the Play Store and my usual apps.
Anyone else have ideas - outside rooting and using a custom ROM?
Ok, to add a little more... I removed Nova as I wonder if there is some incompatibility with how it works with MIUI. It was acting a bit odd at times and "often" it would loose its ability to display notification badges. It would say that I needed to enable notification access, but I am 100% sure that it was already allowed. I would then turn that permission off and back on and it would start working again. So, I have gone to the less custome "Poco" launcher which is sup[posed to be a more official Xaiomi product.
Hello!
I tried to update my phone (SM-G975U) via Odin from Android 9 to Android 12, got the firmware from SamFw.com. Everything went fine until the phone rebooted, after unlocking the phone gets stuck on 'phone is starting'. I CAN access the Set Up Menu, Uninstall apps, move some settings here and there, connect to Wifi/Bluetooth, receive calls, install apps using ADB. Also, theres a notification all the time that reads 'Phone restarted Unlock your phone to get app notifications', I'm assuming that the phone thinks it is not unlocked and that's why it doesn't fully boot up.
Some things that I've already tried:
Intalling another Launcher (Pixel Launcher)
Reinstalling the firmware (ver G975USQU6IVC7) / Trying with different CSC with no results
Wiping Cache in Recovery Mode
Deleting/Adding Fingerprints
Changing from Lock Pattern to NIP to Password
I don't really want to do the full wipe, I would like to keep my data or be able to export the photos (Device not Recognized by Smart Switch also)
Is there anything else I can do?, has anyone been through the same issue?
Is your phone rooted?
Vatt`ghern said:
Is your phone rooted?
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No, it's not rooted
Hi !
@DannOsnaya have you found a solution to the phone problem other than restoring to factory settings?
I have the same problem at the moment, almost identical to what you experienced.
If anyone has some advice on how to fix this problem, please share your advice.
My phone is not rooted.
Racer512 said:
Hi !
@DannOsnaya have you found a solution to the phone problem other than restoring to factory settings?
I have the same problem at the moment, almost identical to what you experienced.
If anyone has some advice on how to fix this problem, please share your advice.
My phone is not rooted.
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Sadly, I have not
My phone is still like that, I tried updating to the newest security patch but didn't work either, haven't lost hope in avoiding factory reset tho
Hi. Did u find any solution to it. Am facing the same issue. Although I tried to factory reset but doesn't work.
DannOsnaya said:
Sadly, I have not
My phone is still like that, I tried updating to the newest security patch but didn't work either, haven't lost hope in avoiding factory reset tho
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Any way to factory reset. I tried every possible way following YouTube but nothing works. It's just stuck. I've a backup of my data so not worried.
No, I still have the same issue.
Have you tried to install a launcher?
DannOsnaya said:
No, I still have the same issue.
Have you tried to install a launcher?
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Nothing works. Now decided to show it to anyone. I guess the mobile shops have an option to erase everything. I don't understand how did it happen because it's usually with my toddler, he might have done something.
DannOsnaya said:
Hello!
I tried to update my phone (SM-G975U) via Odin from Android 9 to Android 12, got the firmware from SamFw.com. Everything went fine until the phone rebooted, after unlocking the phone gets stuck on 'phone is starting'. I CAN access the Set Up Menu, Uninstall apps, move some settings here and there, connect to Wifi/Bluetooth, receive calls, install apps using ADB. Also, theres a notification all the time that reads 'Phone restarted Unlock your phone to get app notifications', I'm assuming that the phone thinks it is not unlocked and that's why it doesn't fully boot up.
Some things that I've already tried:
Intalling another Launcher (Pixel Launcher)
Reinstalling the firmware (ver G975USQU6IVC7) / Trying with different CSC with no results
Wiping Cache in Recovery Mode
Deleting/Adding Fingerprints
Changing from Lock Pattern to NIP to Password
I don't really want to do the full wipe, I would like to keep my data or be able to export the photos (Device not Recognized by Smart Switch also)
Is there anything else I can do?, has anyone been through the same issue?
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I followed a video and wiped out. Finally successful. I wasn't worried about data as Google has a backup.
I followed this method and finally it's factory reset.
Tried toggling the switch not helping. Reboot also didn't solve. Anyone have any idea how to fix?
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Ok. After my 2nd factory reset, auto rotate is back working!
What changes? First time setting up phone(1) and after 1st factory reset; i went with restore from old phone.
2nd factory i decided tp setup new and not restoring any data or config from recent back-up from old phone.
My old phone is a Pixel 6 Pro btw if it matters. I noticed by restoring from old phone, the glyph switch on notification quick panel is not there, but by setting up anew without restoring, it is there.
Did you try to do factory reset? That's the last step before writting to support i think (in this case)
Manually make it go landscape i.e in YouTube will rotate it, and move back the phone to portrait will rotate back the display.
But from portrait to landscape won't auto rotate. I guess I really need to factory reset it. I'll update again the outcome
Ok. After my 2nd factory reset, auto rotate is back working!
What changes? First time setting up phone(1) anda after 1st factory reset; i went with restore from old phone.
2nd factory i decided tp setup news and not restoring any data of config from recent back-up.
fuadhdmini said:
Tried toggling the switch not helping. Reboot also didn't solve. Anyone have any idea how to fix?
Update:
Ok. After my 2nd factory reset, auto rotate is back working!
What changes? First time setting up phone(1) and after 1st factory reset; i went with restore from old phone.
2nd factory i decided tp setup new and not restoring any data or config from recent back-up from old phone.
My old phone is a Pixel 6 Pro btw if it matters. I noticed by restoring from old phone, the glyph switch on notification quick panel is not there, but by setting up anew without restoring, it is there.
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Hey may I ask why did you ditched pixel 6 pro? im in the same boat. Cant wait to get rid of it. What were your issues with P6P?
skipabeat123 said:
Hey may I ask why did you ditched pixel 6 pro? im in the same boat. Cant wait to get rid of it. What were your issues with P6P?
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I'm from Malaysia. So VoLTE/5G restrictions were the issue.
Yeah I know I can root which I did or install Hentai OS ROM and relock bootloader but I'm too old to still manually flash update using PC every month. Haha
Hi. I have LG wing unlocked dual sim. But not getting volte. Any luck?
fuadhdmini said:
Tried toggling the switch not helping. Reboot also didn't solve. Anyone have any idea how to fix?
Update:
Ok. After my 2nd factory reset, auto rotate is back working!
What changes? First time setting up phone(1) and after 1st factory reset; i went with restore from old phone.
2nd factory i decided tp setup new and not restoring any data or config from recent back-up from old phone.
My old phone is a Pixel 6 Pro btw if it matters. I noticed by restoring from old phone, the glyph switch on notification quick panel is not there, but by setting up anew without restoring, it is there.
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Anyone who doesn't want to reset their phone, There's another easy solution for you....
Use this app for rotating your phone for 5 to 6 time and check after uninstalling the app.
Auto Rotating fracture should be working now...
control screen rotation - Apps on Google Play
Easily control your screen orientation from the notification bar
play.google.com