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Google January Play System update causing storage issues: Here’s how to fix

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If you have an Android phone and installed the latest Google Play system update, you may have noticed some issues with your device’s storage. Some users are experiencing issues like app crashing, inability to take screenshots, and inconsistent external storage performance after installing the January 2024 update. This issue is currently occurring in Pixel phones.

Google has acknowledged the issue and is working on a solution but it has not given an exact date for its release. However, until then, there is a way to restore your storage functionality without losing any data.

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The solution involves using some developer tools called ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to uninstall the two system components that are causing the problem. You will also need to enable Developer options and USB debugging on your phone.

To fix it, just need to uninstall two system components using ABD commands and then restart your phone. The commands are.

  • ./adb uninstall com.google.android.media.swcodec
  • ./adb uninstall com.google.android.media

You can find the full instructions from Google here. Note that you should turn off USB debugging and Developer options after completing the workaround. In this way, you can fix the storage issues on your Pixel phone until Google releases a permanent solution.

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Here’s how to track Google Play services data usage on Samsung devices

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Samsung devices include several important features powered by Google Play services. A recent update of the Google Play services lets you check how much data these services are using, which helps to manage your data more effectively.

Google Play services support various features on your Samsung device, such as connecting to other devices, ensuring security, and managing your Google account. They help to keep your apps and system running smoothly. Now, you can easily track their data usage.

You just need to follow a few simple steps to check out how much data Google Play services are using.

  • Open the Settings app on your Samsung device.
  • Search for “Google Play services” in the App section.
  • Tap on Mobile data usage.
  • Select the View App settings option

Here, you’ll see a detailed breakdown of data usage, split between Mobile and Wi-Fi. This can help you understand where your data is going.

The update shows data usage for different functions within Google Play services. These fucntions are Device Connections, System Management, System diagnostics, Security, Wallet, Developer features, Contacts, Ads Safety, Fitness, General, Account management, Support, Autofill with Google, and Location sharing.

Tracking Google Play services data on your Samsung device is easy and can help you manage your mobile experience better. This feature is available on All Android phones.

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Android Auto users get hazard reporting feature in the US

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Google has rolled out a hazard reporting feature for Android Auto in the US, which was previously available for Google Maps on Apple CarPlay. The new update brings the ability to report road incidents directly from their car screens for Android Auto users.

This long-awaited update allows drivers to quickly share important information without having to use their phones. It notifies others about accidents, traffic jams, and even speed traps in real time.

Before this update, drivers could only report issues using the Google Maps app on their phones. While the Waze app along with Google Maps on Apple CarPlay already had this feature, Android Auto users felt left out.

Now, with the new Android Auto update, drivers will see a triangle-shaped hazard button below the compass on the Google Maps display in their cars. By tapping this button, they can report things like traffic jams, lane closures, and crashes.

Moreover, the app provides prompts during navigation to confirm the status of reported incidents. Notably, the hazard button might not show up if the Android Auto layout doesn’t have enough screen space for Google Maps. Some users have reported about the visibility of it.

Despite this limitation, the hazard reporting feature of Android Auto users helps drivers communicate important information about road conditions to make journeys safer. As more Android Auto users get this feature, the company is expected to enhance it in the coming days.

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Android 15 enhances Volume menu with Pixel Buds Pro 2’s Noise Control

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Google has recently enhanced the Pixel Buds Pro 2 experience with a new feature called Noise Control. Now, the search giant has added a Noise Control option in the Android 15 Volume Menu, which allows users to manage their sound settings more conveniently.

The new Noise Control feature of Android 15 makes it easier to customize your listening experience without needing to open the Pixel Buds app. This feature is compatible with both the Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds Pro 2 models (via 9to5Google).

To use Noise Control, you need to simply adjust the volume with the physical buttons on your device, tap the three dots at the bottom of the slider, and click on Noise Control. This will open the feature with three options – Noise Cancellation, Off, and Transparency. From here, you can adjust it as you want.

Android 15 features a redesigned Volume menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. Initially, this major update did not support the Pixel Buds Pro, but a recent update has added this function.

In addition to the Noise Control option, the Android 15  Volume menu includes options for Spatial Audio and Live Caption. The Spatial Audio lets you choose between Fixed and Head Tracking modes while Live Caption is for captioning turned on or off.

Aside from this, Google has recently made it easier for users to manage their Pixel Buds and enjoy a better audio experience. They can add the Pixel Buds app to their home screens for easier access.

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