# Android **URL:** https://www.twit.community/c/talk-about-tech-here/android/37.md [Latest](https://www.twit.community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.twit.community/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.twit.community/tags.md) --- ## [About the Android category](https://www.twit.community/t/about-the-android-category/449)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://www.twit.community/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/about-the-android-category/449 "2023-02-11T17:08:36Z")
Not for questions for or about the show All About Android - just conversations about Google’s Android OS and the phone that use it. --- ## [Controlling Gmail on a Pixel tablet with voice commands](https://www.twit.community/t/controlling-gmail-on-a-pixel-tablet-with-voice-commands/19598)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/controlling-gmail-on-a-pixel-tablet-with-voice-commands/19598 "2026-02-04T03:39:05Z")
I’ve just purchased a pixel tablet and dock. I’m having trouble setting up the function to control Gmail using voice commands. I want to be able to compose (dictate), send, receive and read (listen to) emails. I’d like … --- ## [Moto G56 Upgrade](https://www.twit.community/t/moto-g56-upgrade/19317)
**Author:** [@CTech](https://www.twit.community/u/CTech)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/moto-g56-upgrade/19317 "2025-11-21T14:03:48Z")
Just wanted to give everyone an update on the new Moto G56 with some upgraded features. It truly is a more bang for your buck cell phone. Specs There were some people who replied to my posts with concerns about my… --- ## [Using voice commands to have my tablet read my Gmail out loud](https://www.twit.community/t/using-voice-commands-to-have-my-tablet-read-my-gmail-out-loud/19302)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/using-voice-commands-to-have-my-tablet-read-my-gmail-out-loud/19302 "2025-11-13T15:06:19Z")
I’m planning on buying a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+. Will I be able to ask it to read my full gmails out loud to me? Without having to touch the device (other than setting up accounts and settings)? Or do I need to buy a G… --- ## [Google Assistant to Gemini Assistant](https://www.twit.community/t/google-assistant-to-gemini-assistant/19234)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/google-assistant-to-gemini-assistant/19234 "2025-10-27T14:32:50Z")
I decided to side load the Google store on to my Amazon Fire 10 tablet so I could set up my Google Home on it. My geographic region is Canada. I’m confused about how the translation from the Google Assistant to Gemini … --- ## [Running a Google Nest Mini with the Google Home App onan iPhone](https://www.twit.community/t/running-a-google-nest-mini-with-the-google-home-app-onan-iphone/19110)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/running-a-google-nest-mini-with-the-google-home-app-onan-iphone/19110 "2025-09-30T19:44:06Z")
This is what my AI says about controlling a Google Nest speaker from an iPhone: The only minor difference between using an iPhone and an Android phone is that you can’t set Google Assistant as the default voice assista… --- ## [Alternatives to Android Google Apps](https://www.twit.community/t/alternatives-to-android-google-apps/19002)
**Author:** [@CTech](https://www.twit.community/u/CTech)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/alternatives-to-android-google-apps/19002 "2025-09-04T17:30:36Z")
Recently I switched to using some Open Source Apps for my Android Phone. I found a great Alternative to replace Googles Default Apps called Fossify. The Apps are all available in the Google Play Store. If you want Bloa… --- ## [Moto G55 is another Fantastic Phone](https://www.twit.community/t/moto-g55-is-another-fantastic-phone/18885)
**Author:** [@CTech](https://www.twit.community/u/CTech)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/moto-g55-is-another-fantastic-phone/18885 "2025-08-14T18:38:19Z")
The Moto G55 even has Gorilla Glass 5 this time. I am using my Moto G54 as my backup Phone. Cost me $229.00. I am on Android 15 & I will be getting Android 16 as well. Mine has 8Gb Ram & 256Gb Internal Storage. Spec… --- ## [On a US trip, and my phone thinks I'm in Singapore?!](https://www.twit.community/t/on-a-us-trip-and-my-phone-thinks-im-in-singapore/18423)
**Author:** [@Jamze](https://www.twit.community/u/Jamze)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/on-a-us-trip-and-my-phone-thinks-im-in-singapore/18423 "2025-05-08T17:10:25Z")
Anyone had this? On a US trip for a few weeks, and have a Holafly eSIM to get me mobile data. All works fine, except it somehow thinks I’m in Singapore. I don’t mean GPS or time zone detection, that’s all OK. But whenev… --- ## [Is Blackbyte Games reputable?](https://www.twit.community/t/is-blackbyte-games-reputable/18415)
**Author:** [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 4:23am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/is-blackbyte-games-reputable/18415 "2025-05-05T04:23:28Z")
HI I was wondering if I could ask a question. I have wanted to play word reaction on the google play store. I have Bluestacks 5 on my laptop. I like to play wheel of fortune free play. So I thought I would see if the… --- ## [Google/Android password manager](https://www.twit.community/t/google-android-password-manager/17901)
**Author:** [@Jamze](https://www.twit.community/u/Jamze)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/google-android-password-manager/17901 "2025-01-13T21:46:41Z")
I’m getting very confused by Google’s password management. I’m trying to sort out an issue for a family member. He has passwords stored in passwords.google.com, but he seems to have a different set of passwords on his An… --- ## [Best Android Smartwatch?](https://www.twit.community/t/best-android-smartwatch/16791)
**Author:** [@AaronK](https://www.twit.community/u/AaronK)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 11:30pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/best-android-smartwatch/16791 "2024-10-22T23:30:30Z")
My Ticwatch 3 appears to have given up the ghost. As much as I’d love to buy an Apple watch, I don’t own an iPhone so it’s a non-starter. Should I stick with Mobvoi and get the new Ticwatch 5, or go all in on a Pixel Wa… --- ## [One unpleasant surprise switching from an old budget Moto phone to a Pixel Pro](https://www.twit.community/t/one-unpleasant-surprise-switching-from-an-old-budget-moto-phone-to-a-pixel-pro/16721)
**Author:** [@corgihuahua\_butler](https://www.twit.community/u/corgihuahua_butler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/one-unpleasant-surprise-switching-from-an-old-budget-moto-phone-to-a-pixel-pro/16721 "2024-09-09T01:09:58Z")
I just nabbed a used Pixel 7 Pro for $200. The only flaw is a little bit of bubbling under the screen at the top, and it doesn’t obscure anything, so I’m counting myself very lucky. It’s certainly exciting to finally get… --- ## [Moto G54 Is A Great Cell Phone](https://www.twit.community/t/moto-g54-is-a-great-cell-phone/15799)
**Author:** [@CTech](https://www.twit.community/u/CTech)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/moto-g54-is-a-great-cell-phone/15799 "2024-02-09T13:09:51Z")
Just got the Moto G54 {Android 13}. It is the best Android Phone I have ever owned. More Bang For Your Buck at $192.50 on Amazon. Its super fast,has Dolby Atmos Stereo Speakers.256Gb Storage & I also added a Sandisk U… --- ## [Google Assistant is getting a cutback](https://www.twit.community/t/google-assistant-is-getting-a-cutback/15744)
**Author:** [@PHolder](https://www.twit.community/u/PHolder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/google-assistant-is-getting-a-cutback/15744 "2024-01-11T22:09:04Z")
It seems that Google is still feeling it needs to make cuts to its cost structures. They’re doing some additional layoffs and they’re making other changes. One of the changes is to the Google Assistant, which is becom… --- ## [Voix Android phone](https://www.twit.community/t/voix-android-phone/15299)
**Author:** [@waxman80014](https://www.twit.community/u/waxman80014)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/voix-android-phone/15299 "2023-09-25T18:07:48Z")
I am thinking of updating my Nokia C100 to a Voix phone, does anyone have one if so what do you think of it? --- ## [Pixel 5a clock off by 2 sec fix](https://www.twit.community/t/pixel-5a-clock-off-by-2-sec-fix/15285)
**Author:** [@nickapos](https://www.twit.community/u/nickapos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 7:13am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/pixel-5a-clock-off-by-2-sec-fix/15285 "2023-09-22T07:13:29Z")
Hey everyone I have a Pixel 5a and it seems that its clock is off by 2 sec. I tried disabling and re enabling automatic time updates but did not make any difference. Has anyone seen this before? --- ## [No more Pixel Pass](https://www.twit.community/t/no-more-pixel-pass/15208)
**Author:** [@AaronK](https://www.twit.community/u/AaronK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 3:38am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/no-more-pixel-pass/15208 "2023-08-30T03:38:41Z")
Just received notice today that Google is ending Pixel Pass. Once my two years are up, I’ll be paying for my Google Storage at the current discounted rate, have a paid off phone, and lose my $5 Fi credit. --- ## [It's worth resetting your Android](https://www.twit.community/t/its-worth-resetting-your-android/15001)
**Author:** [@Jamze](https://www.twit.community/u/Jamze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/its-worth-resetting-your-android/15001 "2023-07-20T13:49:29Z")
Noticed my Samsung had stopped getting Google Play system updates. It was stuck on January. Tried a few suggestions, deleting app caches and stuff, still stuck. So backed up and reset, didn’t restore backup but set it u… --- ## [Bluestacks Emulator thoughts](https://www.twit.community/t/bluestacks-emulator-thoughts/14938)
**Author:** [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 7:12am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/bluestacks-emulator-thoughts/14938 "2023-07-08T07:12:26Z")
HI I would like some thoughts on bluestacks.com I would like to try out the emulator and see if I can play games on my laptop. I would really like to play wheel of fortune on bluestacks if I can but I have never used b… --- ## [Afib detection on watches](https://www.twit.community/t/afib-detection-on-watches/14566)
**Author:** [@Jamze](https://www.twit.community/u/Jamze)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 9:18am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/afib-detection-on-watches/14566 "2023-05-09T09:18:33Z")
My Samsung Watch4 was saying it detected afib this morning. I’d been feeling pretty rough for a few weeks, so this prompted me to phone the doc. Just been to see him - further tests now to look into it properly. I asked… --- ## [Samsung Exynos modem zero day](https://www.twit.community/t/samsung-exynos-modem-zero-day/14336)
**Author:** [@Jamze](https://www.twit.community/u/Jamze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 10:20am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/samsung-exynos-modem-zero-day/14336 "2023-03-19T10:20:53Z")
Looks pretty serious. I can’t work out if this is addressed in March updates. Looks like it’s partially fixed for the Pixels. 'Meanwhile, Project Zero lists the following products as likely to be impacted: Mobile devi… --- ## [Do I need a Google account and/or a Samsung account?](https://www.twit.community/t/do-i-need-a-google-account-and-or-a-samsung-account/14239)
**Author:** [@Tumble](https://www.twit.community/u/Tumble)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 9:48am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/do-i-need-a-google-account-and-or-a-samsung-account/14239 "2023-03-13T09:48:19Z")
Using a Samsung phone with out logging in to Google acct or Samsung acct phone calls an text seem to work fine. question is there an security danger in do this? Thank-you for your time --- ## [Need help with samsung galaxy watch 4](https://www.twit.community/t/need-help-with-samsung-galaxy-watch-4/13892)
**Author:** [@raymondjtoth](https://www.twit.community/u/raymondjtoth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 9:17am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/need-help-with-samsung-galaxy-watch-4/13892 "2023-01-18T09:17:44Z")
What’s some good apps for Samsung Galaxy watch 4, for when my mom and I go out we don’t drive i like to keep my mom, from getting over stressed. What apps can i use my mom in, electric wheelchair and use buss and, trains… --- ## [Android Auto \[phone-version\] on Galaxy S10](https://www.twit.community/t/android-auto-phone-version-on-galaxy-s10/13752)
**Author:** [@vernonlvincent](https://www.twit.community/u/vernonlvincent)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/android-auto-phone-version-on-galaxy-s10/13752 "2022-12-31T14:40:03Z")
Okay - so I don’t have a newer vehicle with Android Auto built-in, nor do I have a 3rd party head unit with it. Back in November, Google removed the (poor) replacement for Android Auto on the phone. So now - the only way… --- ## [Setting default domain in Android?](https://www.twit.community/t/setting-default-domain-in-android/13566)
**Author:** [@big\_D](https://www.twit.community/u/big_D)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/setting-default-domain-in-android/13566 "2022-12-11T19:56:50Z")
Is it possible to tell Android which domain it belongs to? In Windows, Linux, macOS etc. you can tell the OS which domain is its default (i.e. no suffix required). E.g. you tell the OS that the device belongs to the dom… --- ## [Moto G Cell Phones](https://www.twit.community/t/moto-g-cell-phones/12987)
**Author:** [@CTech](https://www.twit.community/u/CTech)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/moto-g-cell-phones/12987 "2022-09-11T18:54:48Z")
I have been a Moto G user for a long time now. They are a reliable more bang for your buck phone. Recently I bought a new Moto G60 on Andriod 12… Moto G60 Maybe my Topic Name should have been What do you get with a $… --- ## [Messaging app without a SIM?](https://www.twit.community/t/messaging-app-without-a-sim/12879)
**Author:** [@tonyperry](https://www.twit.community/u/tonyperry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/messaging-app-without-a-sim/12879 "2022-08-22T15:17:16Z")
I have a working 3aXL. What recommendations do you have for a messaging app that will work over wi-fi? Two constraints: No Meta products If possible, can create an account without SMS verification. Thanks for any id… --- ## [Need help from who has smartwatch](https://www.twit.community/t/need-help-from-who-has-smartwatch/12830)
**Author:** [@raymondjtoth](https://www.twit.community/u/raymondjtoth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/need-help-from-who-has-smartwatch/12830 "2022-08-15T17:56:14Z")
Hi I have Samsung Galaxy watch 4 and a Samsung Galaxy a 13 5g phone so know. On the Samsung Galaxy watch what some good heart monitoring app I can use Samsung health I like but like a little better and we’re I can print … --- ## [Question about Spam Warning](https://www.twit.community/t/question-about-spam-warning/12331)
**Author:** [@Jannery](https://www.twit.community/u/Jannery)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/question-about-spam-warning/12331 "2022-05-22T08:43:41Z")
I went to look up voting info on Google. After clicking on what I thought was a legit site, a message popped up “58.phone-spamshield.com says Warning! Your device is infected with a spam virus that causes aggressive ads… [Next page](https://www.twit.community/c/talk-about-tech-here/android/37.md?page=1)