Android How-To Videos


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How to FIX Android Pandora In-Car Bluetooth Connectivity Problems Like “No Data”

2 steps to fixing your Android Pandora In-Car Bluetooth Connectivity Problems: Side-loading a better version of Pandora & Macrodroid tweaks. You might get an error on your stereo like “no data”. The version of Pandora I use is a no-ad patched 8.6, but many other versions are available. No-Ad Pandora (patched 8.6): https://mega.nz/#!fdJ0lALD!LTZirY-HnjzXyyGhyDItXnx7ZS8SwX1o9IgD6XZHQnU

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Stop “App Creep”! – (Prevent App Auto-Updates) – Eg shown with ES File Explorer / ES Smart Lock

Android apps can morph from one that you like to one that annoys you (“app creep”). I show how to prevent that morphage. I use ES File Explorer as an example. I used to love that app until it suddenly changed on me by auto-updating itself. I also show a nice alternative to ES File

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ADB | Android Debug Bridge | Introduction & Setup

Basic setup and introduction of the ADB: Android Debug Bridge with examples of commands: top (busiest processes) and pull (file transfer) where I pull images and videos from my phone to my desktop. Most Debian -based Linux distros (Debian, Ubuntu, Mint and many others. ) can install with: sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb Most Fedora /

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Remove Samsung Bloatware & Adware [part 1]: Briefing Flipboard and Galaxy Essentials Ad Banner

How to deflate some Samsung bloatware and adware. The “Briefing” Flipboard app that shows up when you swipe right (often inadvertently) can be disabled and if you ever get the “Galaxy Essentials” ad banners, I show how to handle that too. A Samsung Galaxy S6 is used to show the process.

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DIY SIM How To: Cut Micro-SIM To Nano-SIM Conversion (Google Pixel Target)

  Precise Instructions on how to cut & convert your SIM card from a Micro-SIM to a Nano-SIM. You may want to do this to: 1. Speed up the process of using your new phone 2. Avoid the headache of acquiring a new SIM 3. Avoid the cost of acquiring a new SIM Product Links

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