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That's annoying. Still doesn't work...

Anyone interested in a brand new Pixel 2 for £325?
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Im trying to root my redmi 4a.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-4a/how-to/root-redmi-4a-t3726735

Downloaded the files onto pc.

Couldnt see android debugging in the developer menu.

When i open a powershell command box on the pc and type 'adb devices' it said adb not a correct command.

Help

First of all make sure you've got the ADB drivers installed properly. That's often the biggest faff. Try the instructions here https://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/ or similar from google.

Second make sure debugging is turned on on the phone. Normally a toggle under "USB debugging" on the developer menu.

Finally, I'm not sure if adb works in Powershell. After you've done Shift & Right-click and Open Powershell window here then when Powershell loads type "cmd" and it will put you into a command prompt instead.

Ok thanks

I just tried typing cmd into powershell and repeating the 'adb devices' command and it said 'adb not recognised...'
Ill look at the drivers next.

This is too complicated for me.
Im trying to root my redmi 4a. The abd above seems to have issues running, i can't get it to work. Has anyone on here rooted a redmi device that could help me out?
Edit: I think I’ve got my head round it now.

Does anyone have a recommendation for some sort of app that can give greater control / sensitivity over volume?

Basically I have a phone set up to play a YouTube video and the sound is a tiny bit loud, but if I turn it down one then it's too quiet.

I could move the phone, but for lots of boring reasons the location is idea at the moment.

Cheers.

I use this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phascinate.precisevolume&hl=en_GB

It's got a few issues in terms of using the hardware volume buttons but it does the job.

Also the ability to set the volume level for different bluetooth devices is great.

Cheers. Will try, although it's only the hardware buttons I need.

Does anyone know of/use a calorie tracking app on Android that isn't too privacy invasive in its permissions? Don't want to give location, contacts etc away for the functionality.

I don't think MyFitnessPal asks for much

My fitness Pal asks for those but still runs perfectly well if you don't allow them.

Obviously you may not trust it in other ways.

Cheers both. Seems to be the most recommended out there in any case. Will give it a go.

If anyone is interested I just came across Waistline which is open source and stores all data locally. Looks to suit my limited requirements while being great in terms of privacy.

https://github.com/davidhealey/waistline/blob/master/README.md

Spoiler blockers.
I've got one on Chrome desktop.
Is there an android one that won't rob me?

Is there a huawei charger/ cable that anyone would recommend? I'd like to get another couple so I've got some spares around. Its USB c but seems to charge my phone very, very quick from the plug. USB from PC not so fast.

Secondly what are peoples thoughts on VSCO for Android? I had the paid for on iPhone (I can link my camera to my phone) and thought it was fantastic but is the android version similar?

Is there a huawei charger/ cable that anyone would recommend? I'd like to get another couple so I've got some spares around. Its USB 3 but seems to charge my phone very, very quick from the plug. USB from PC not so fast.

Which phone?
If fairly recent then I'm assuming USB-C and it's fast charging you're after.
So something like an Anker Atom
https://www.anker.com/deals/powerport_atom

The USB from your PC likely wont supply enough power to fast charge.

Sorry I meant to say USB C rather than 3.- Mondays...

I guess I could use the same fast charger I've got at the moment and just buy separate cables?

MFP with permissions denied.

Looks like Pixel 3a might be announced early next month. Hopefully it's not eye-watering-ly expensive for what it is

I would guess around the £300-400 mark.

I'm probably at that stage where I feel like I need to get more out of my Pixel 3

I've got £38 of Google Play Store credit doing nothing, what can I spend it on? Audio books? Normal books (but apparently I can't read them on a Kindle, is that accurate?)

Feels like a waste of money buying films/music when I'm happy to get all that through Spotify/Netflix/etc

Yeah, you can't read them on Kindle, but I found the reader was pleasant enough to use on the phone. Certainly worth a try with one to see if you get on with it :)

Trivial question: what app do people recommend for making instagram images with coloured text?

Is there a way to stop certain websites showing up with news stories when I open a new tab in Chrome on Android? I've told Google News to hide them as sources but it doesn't seem to affect the new tab page so I still get absolute shite from the Express showing up there.