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June 29

Software apps

Ever since I have had my Smart Phone, I’ve done thorough search in the “Google Play Store”, almost all the desired software(s) look the same with different interface(s). I have also downloaded many software apps, and been unhappy since the first time I acknowledged two battery apps providing different results… I need serious help now from you, for the following:

1) My Smart Phone facilitates ‘fast charging’, ‘full charging’ and ‘trickle charging’, therefore I require a ‘battery monitoring software’ this is accurate and appropriate. 2) ‘Speed Booster’. 3) ‘RAM Booster’. 4) ‘Optimizer’. 5) An app that has the ability to display and close unwanted apps that opens up every time I turn my phone on.

Please refer me to reliable app(s) that I could stay with for some time.

116.58.200.78 (talk) 16:15, 29 June 2017 (UTC)

Android phones include a battery level notification which is normally visible at the top of the screen. Can you see the battery charge level by looking there? If you are having problems with unwanted apps that open as soon as you turn on the phone, the most comprehensive solution is a factory reset. This will restore the phone to its condition when you bought it, but might delete your personal information such as photos, text messages etc. You should transfer them to a computer beforehand. Or if you prefer, you can try installing an antivirus software and running a full scan with it. Personally, I use Sophos Free Antivirus and Security. Please post the exact make and model of the phone if you need more help. 95.245.147.50 (talk) 20:15, 29 June 2017 (UTC)

This is apparently the user who keeps asking for APKs. I doubt that any form of antivirus or security will help when APKs are being installed directly onto an apparently rooted phone. I know that the question states that the user uses the Google Play Store, but we have months of "give me an APK that does ...." requests, which suggests otherwise. 209.149.113.5 (talk) 12:48, 30 June 2017 (UTC)

Using Applescript to autosubmit iTunes password prompts

So iTunes on my Mac has just popped up another "session expiry" password prompt, for no obvious reason. Since my music still plays, I guess this is about authorisation to download purchases I make on other devices. Which is a permission I already granted, and I really don't want to ever expire. A quick Google hasn't turned up a way to stop this behaviour. Is there a way to get rid of this nuisance permanently, either by editing a library file to extend session time past the heat death of the universe (which I suspect I'd have found by now if it was possible) or by using a script to autosubmit the password? I guess the script would need to be running 24/7 in the background, watching for the unwanted password prompt. Can I do that with Automator? I am aware of Applescripts and Automator but I've never used them before. Happy to follow instructions and learn from the beginning. 95.245.147.50 (talk) 19:38, 29 June 2017 (UTC)