[Q] Somebody else's phone is syncing with my google account - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So under the "Devices and Acitivty" section of my Google account it shows that a Galaxy Nexus is syncing with chrome. The funny thing is that I don't have a Galaxy Nexus nor do any of my friends. After I changed my google password, it is still syncing which is weird because all my other devices were logged off and there is no way anybody could have guessed my password. As you can see in the screenshot, I don't have the option to remove account access from this Galaxy Nexus unlike my Nexus 5. I have also checked "dashboard" and "account permissions" and "android device management" sections and this Galaxy Nexus isn't listed under any of them.
I have already posted to google product forums, but no one has a solution.
If anyone knows how I can prevent this phone from accessing my google account, I would be very appreciative.

Change your account password? Enable 2-step auth?

Be a troll https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager

beekay201 said:
Change your account password? Enable 2-step auth?
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I already have 2-step auth. And in the op I already said that I changed the password 24 hours ago, yet it is still syncing after that.
bitdomo said:
Be a troll https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager
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The galaxy nexus doesn't appear on device manager, it is only listed under Devices and Activity.

me_mod said:
I already have 2-step auth. And in the op I already said that I changed the password 24 hours ago, yet it is still syncing after that.
The galaxy nexus doesn't appear on device manager, it is only listed under Devices and Activity.
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Isn't that device one of yours but because of some build.prop editing somehow it became a Galaxy Nexus?

bitdomo said:
Isn't that device one of yours but because of some build.prop editing somehow it became a Galaxy Nexus?
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But I haven't edited build.prop. I just double checked and its definitely a Nexus 5 not a galaxy Nexus. Plus, I'm using chrome 41.0 not 34.0.

me_mod said:
But I haven't edited build.prop. I just double checked and its definitely a Nexus 5 not a galaxy Nexus. Plus, I'm using chrome 41.0 not 34.0.
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try to run a virus scanner on your PC and remove every suspicious app from your devices, Maybe you have a keylogger on one of your devices or on your PC. I cant think of anything else.

After everything you tried not working, I would contact Google support.

lolcakes203 said:
After everything you tried not working, I would contact Google support.
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How do I contact Google support? Their helpcenter doesn't have any method of direct contact and I've already tried asking on Google's product forums which yields no results.

me_mod said:
how do i contact google support? Their helpcenter doesn't have any method of direct contact and i've already tried asking on google's product forums which yields no results.
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(855) 836-3987

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upgraded playstore, now get sign in error msg.

hello. hopefully posted in the right spot, but unsure if anyone has seen this issue... there was an update recently for the play store, so i did an upgrade, and now getting the nagging sign in error for gmail associated with this phone.
entering my pw does nothing. it just comes back almost instantly to reenter pw again.
i did a kill this to see what or where the message was coming from... what it killed was the google services framework, so its not a fake... but... wanted to see if anyone's seen this, and if there's a fix...
i'm on a droid 3 rooted, debloated, and that's all thats been done..
playstore is at 3.5.19 and gsframework is at 2.3.7
thanks.
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yanger said:
hello. hopefully posted in the right spot, but unsure if anyone has seen this issue... there was an update recently for the play store, so i did an upgrade, and now getting the nagging sign in error for gmail associated with this phone.
i did a kill this to see what or where the message was coming from... what it killed was the google services framework, so its not a fake... but... wanted to see if anyone's seen this, and if there's a fix...
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enter /settings/applications/manage aplications tap All scroll down to Google Services Framework tap and clear data/clear cache
ruscan.calin said:
enter /settings/applications/manage aplications tap All scroll down to Google Services Framework tap and clear data/clear cache
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it warns that some of my settings will be erased completely, and blah blah blah... so I'll try it later.. but FTM, after clicking on the ignore icon, it went away and hasn't come back yet... if it does come back, I'll try the above....
tried it. no go. even tried fc the process, then cleared, prompt stayed...
Sent from my droid3 running stock rooted debloated... O_O
yanger said:
tried it. no go. even tried fc the process, then cleared, prompt stayed...
Sent from my droid3 running stock rooted debloated... O_O
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your phone is rooted and cleaned (no bloatware) but how did you do that by flashing a custom rom or made by yourself
if made by yourself I suggest to delete playstore directly (use Root Explorer etc) and install from sdcard a new playstore you can find it by Google do not forget to activate "unknown sources" in menu/applications before to install new playstore form sdcard
another solution is to get stock rom and flash it then update playstore in this case all things should go if not there is a compatibility problem -last version of playstore is not compatible with your phone/OS
ruscan.calin said:
your phone is rooted and cleaned (no bloatware) but how did you do that by flashing a custom rom or made by yourself
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it's still stock. rooted, safestrapped and backup, removed bloat.
if made by yourself I suggest to delete playstore directly (use Root Explorer etc) and install from sdcard a new playstore you can find it by Google do not forget to activate "unknown sources" in menu/applications before to install new playstore form sdcard
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mmm i probably won't go that route yet.
another solution is to get stock rom and flash it then update playstore in this case all things should go if not there is a compatibility problem -last version of playstore is not compatible with your phone/OS
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if that was the issue, all Droid 3's would have issues... or else all rooted Droid 3s would have issues... probably not it either..
**UPDATE**
This morning while browsing androidpolice, saw an app i wanted to try out (Google+ Analytics) ... so I tried to do it via the playstore on PC.. guess what? My Droid 3 was delisted from the account. How and why? I scanned the QR code that went directly to the Analytics app on PLaystore on my Droid 3, and installed successfully - it even lists Analytics on the PC view of the play store's "My Orders".
I was comparing the differences between my phone and my wife's Rezound, and I did notice one thing so far.. we both had the Droid Eris, and she had the Rezound now. Her Rezound listed verizon as the carrier, but on my account my Eris was oddly listed as verizon... and my Droid 3 not on the list at all!
Anyways, there's a link there for people who "Don't see your device?" question.. link is: http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1146414 ...
it states they are merging the personal google account with the google app account which may cause issues...
Now, is anyone having this issue at all? Google notes that this falls under a few percentages of users only ;\
mmm i probably won't go that route yet.
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to risk is to get results
this can be a solution for your problems nobody can tell you for sure how to do that
I do not have that phone in my hand to tell you more
if you have a nandroid backup there is no risk
ruscan.calin said:
to risk is to get results
this can be a solution for your problems nobody can tell you for sure how to do that
I do not have that phone in my hand to tell you more
if you have a nandroid backup there is no risk
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after googling a few, and finding more info, it ended up being a sync issue between the google servers - since the phone was registered to an gmail account that was made prior to whatever is being merged at this time, it messed up the sync. the error is gone now, and my phone is now re-listed in the devices list in the play store settings tab.
yay.
yanger said:
after googling a few, and finding more info, it ended up being a sync issue between the google servers - since the phone was registered to an gmail account that was made prior to whatever is being merged at this time, it messed up the sync. the error is gone now, and my phone is now re-listed in the devices list in the play store settings tab.
yay.
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I like it because you solved your problem and I really hate problems :laugh:
also I like you share your results even if this is strange because I synced my phone with very old accounts and with different ver of Market and got no problems

[Q] Google Now Not Working??

Just got my nexus 5 and i dont see any settings for google now. i have tried using different accounts and clearing the data and cache also. Language is set to US english. Can someone shed some light on this? sorry if this has been covered in an other thread. couldn't find it here when i searched.
Thanks
My buddy had the same problem with his phone. I told him to factory restore and it worked right after that. He said he possibly skipped over something at the initial start up on the phone.
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bigdog_nick said:
My buddy had the same problem with his phone. I told him to factory restore and it worked right after that. He said he possibly skipped over something at the initial start up on the phone.
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I have done a factory reset too. didn't solve the problem. when i clear data and cache and then access google search setting, for a brief moment the google now settings would be there and then they disappear and wont be seen.
Are you out of the us? I think it only works there.
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frigidazzi said:
Are you out of the us? I think it only works there.
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Yes i not in the US. I am in Maldives. google now worked fine on my S4 without any problems. still does. just that when i started using the N5 its not working. i have tried signing in and out of the google search settings many times as i have read it worked for some people. google now should be working even if its outside US.
Jaisham said:
Yes i not in the US. I am in Maldives. google now worked fine on my S4 without any problems. still does. just that when i started using the N5 its not working. i have tried signing in and out of the google search settings many times as i have read it worked for some people. google now should be working even if its outside US.
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App Drawer -> Google Settings -> Search -> Google Account -> Signout -> Google Settings -> Search -> Google Account -> Your Email -> Yes, I'M IN
Also use the Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section next time
HiddenSanctum said:
App Drawer -> Google Settings -> Search -> Google Account -> Signout -> Google Settings -> Search -> Google Account -> Your Email -> Yes, I'M IN
Also use the Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section next time
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thanks. yes i have even tried that also but to no avail. it does work on my S4 since day 1. used to work on my gnex also. but since i started using N5 this has happened. doesnt show any setting for google now.
Jaisham said:
thanks. yes i have even tried that also but to no avail. it does work on my S4 since day 1. used to work on my gnex also. but since i started using N5 this has happened. doesnt show any setting for google now.
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You followed those steps exactly? Do you not get a screen asking you joing Google Now with an option saying YES I'M IN?
Sign out and sign back in then go to Google now. I had this happen when I first set up the phone.
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I had this issue and realised that it was down to me not using WiFi during the initial setup on one of my nexus 5. For some reason it didn't ask me about Google now when using the mobile network to set up the phone.
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HiddenSanctum said:
You followed those steps exactly? Do you not get a screen asking you joing Google Now with an option saying YES I'M IN?
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yes i followed those steps to the letter. never got to the "yes i'm in" part. as i said before when i clear data in the google search app and then restart it, the settings showing google now and notification for google now appears for 2 or 3 seconds and then it go away. doesnt come back at all. dont know weather if this version of google search app thats the problem. there seem to be others experiencing the same thing on google products forum.
Longpress anywhere on homescreen -> settings -> language (or something) to toggle Google Now on and off.
Datzi said:
Longpress anywhere on homescreen -> settings -> language (or something) to toggle Google Now on and off.
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sorry doesnt seem to work. below is the screen shot of google search settings i have.
I had this also but a reset solved the issue. Out if interest are you using a Google apps account or straight Gmail? Do you have another Gmail account to try it with?
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That's what it looks when I longpress homescreen and go to settings.
xspyda said:
I had this also but a reset solved the issue. Out if interest are you using a Google apps account or straight Gmail? Do you have another Gmail account to try it with?
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I am using a gmail account. Haven't had this problem with it before. What's the difference between a gmail account and a Google apps account? Also I did try it with my work email which I think is a google apps account. And tried it with another gmail account too. Didn't work.
I have the same exact problem, I'm trying all the suggestions but no luck. On the first start it downloaded some 128MB update and then restarted, after that I ran through standard setup ,but no word about Google Now there.
I have the same problem...
google now works fine on my GNex and N7
Any solution?
michalisg said:
I have the same problem...
google now works fine on my GNex and N7
Any solution?
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Havent still found a solution to this. hoping to someone with more experience can shed some light on this problem. although it seems there is an update scheduled for google search on November 13th. maybe that will hopefully fix the issue.
Have the same problem here in Dubai with a Google Apps account.
Google Now was working on my S4 until fairly recently. Disappeared when I upgraded to 4.3 have not seen it since on my S4 and now the same issue on the Nexus 5. Symptoms exactly as you describe. Signing out and back in etc does not help.

[APP][MOD]Samsung Milk Music Modded for ANY device no root required

Original concept taken this thread but when I noticed that it hadn't been updated in a while and the OP stated that he had abandoned the path I figured I'd step up..
This mod is super easy so I'll try to keep it updated to the current iteration of the app.
Installing just the app won't let you save your channels or enable explicit lyrics. To do so you'll need Samsung's account service apk installed as well. I tested many apks and got many FCs until I found this one. I'm currently using it on klte Resurrection Remix on my G900T variant S5 Nexus 6p that is my daily driver and it's working great.
EDIT:
Milk Music updated to 1.5.1700015344 (May 18 2016 Playstore version)
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EDIT:
Milk Music updated to 1.5.1700015376 (latest July 26 2016 Playstore version)
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Samsung Account Apk
Can be found in this post (version 2.1) that I installed on the Nexus 6p and it works here. Your mileage may vary..
(This is no longer needed, FYI)
Thanks!
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Thanks so much dude! You don't know how long I've been looking for this lol
Nice man, thanks!
It doesn't work in INDIA!!!
rudramm0205 said:
It doesn't work in INDIA!!!
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Device restriction was removed not the code where it checks your region/country. Milk Music is by default only available in the United States. I can attempt to modify this but unsure if that would be against XDA policy to link here.
No it is not against the policy u can provide a link
Attempted to create a "new account" and was told my email address was invalid...so what part am I missing? The two apk's are installed.
mostyle said:
Device restriction was removed not the code where it checks your region/country. Milk Music is by default only available in the United States. I can attempt to modify this but unsure if that would be against XDA policy to link here.
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Plzz update a link after removing that country checking code
famewolf said:
Attempted to create a "new account" and was told my email address was invalid...so what part am I missing? The two apk's are installed.
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So Milk Music loads but you can't login to your Samsung account?
Possible that you already have a Samsung account at that email address?
mostyle said:
So Milk Music loads but you can't login to your Samsung account?
Possible that you already have a Samsung account at that email address?
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Well I've never used milk music before and I've never owned a samsung phone so I don't see how I would have had an account already. I would think it would give an account already exists as opposed to a "email is invalid" message. I gave them an @gmail account.
mostyle said:
So Milk Music loads but you can't login to your Samsung account?
Possible that you already have a Samsung account at that email address?
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What about country checking code removal man?
Login Issue
Both apk files downloaded and installed; however I was unable to login to my Samsung account (processing Failed error). I tried a different password to be sure but I got an incorrect password error that time rather than a failed processing error. So, I tried logging into Milk Music and I entered my username and password. It took me to a webpage error.
Any chance the Samsung account apk was updated more recently? I'd love to access my saved stations.
rudramm0205 said:
What about country checking code removal man?
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get a vpn
patt2k said:
get a vpn
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Valid but would likely cost extra.. This is supposed to be free after all..
rudramm0205 said:
What about country checking code removal man?
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Looked into this.. the evaluation for country check isn't stored in the apk.. There's an internal url that the app calls which returns a true parameter as part of the returned string. Haven't been able to narrow down the code that parses that string.. Sorry.
Beaugart said:
Both apk files downloaded and installed; however I was unable to login to my Samsung account (processing Failed error). I tried a different password to be sure but I got an incorrect password error that time rather than a failed processing error. So, I tried logging into Milk Music and I entered my username and password. It took me to a webpage error.
Any chance the Samsung account apk was updated more recently? I'd love to access my saved stations.
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Very well could be the case.. I tried 5 or 6 different 'SamsungAccount.apk' files before I found one that worked.. Most just FC'd which tells me the newer ones are most likely calling to code on the Touchwiz parts of the ROM on Sammy devices.. That wouldn't be a shocker.. If you or someone wants to share the latest account apk as an attachment here I'll take a look more in depth.
Dude I love you .... You are the man ....
mostyle said:
Valid but would likely cost extra.. This is supposed to be free after all..
Looked into this.. the evaluation for country check isn't stored in the apk.. There's an internal url that the app calls which returns a true parameter as part of the returned string. Haven't been able to narrow down the code that parses that string.. Sorry.
Very well could be the case.. I tried 5 or 6 different 'SamsungAccount.apk' files before I found one that worked.. Most just FC'd which tells me the newer ones are most likely calling to code on the Touchwiz parts of the ROM on Sammy devices.. That wouldn't be a shocker.. If you or someone wants to share the latest account apk as an attachment here I'll take a look more in depth.
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How do I go about getting you the latest apk? I still have my S5 (shattered screen, but still usable and works great I just keep it for the milk music app), and if I knew how to do it, I could. (I follow instructions well, and I learn by doing). Sort of a smidge more advanced than a noob. Lol
Beaugart said:
How do I go about getting you the latest apk? I still have my S5 (shattered screen, but still usable and works great I just keep it for the milk music app), and if I knew how to do it, I could. (I follow instructions well, and I learn by doing). Sort of a smidge more advanced than a noob. Lol
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I'll PM you a sec.
The easiest way to share would be to upload to google drive and then share the file to my gmail which I'll give you.
Is this working on the Nexus 6p?
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J.Guido85 said:
Is this working on the Nexus 6p?
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This one doesn't specifically but I figured it out. Download the following Samsung Account apk: Samsung Account APK
Download Milk Music latest APK: Milk APK
Install both. Go into your settings and add your Samsung Account under Settings, Accounts, add, then Samsung Account. Once you add this open the milk apk. You'll be required to login to it as well but it should open and work perfectly with ZERO modifications. I just did it on mine and it's working great!

Working Samsung Browser for Verizon Users! :D

This one actually works!
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14983151/Internet_com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.apk
Amazing. Where did you get it? Works great and with adblocking
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Works Great Thank You!
What are the origins of this? Would like to understand where it came from before installing an unknown source application that has access to nearly everything on my phone.
EDIT: The play store version is 3.2.38.104-0_100601_955220 claiming to be version "4". The APK above reports itself as 4.0.10-50. Is there a good way to tell if this is actually an official Samsung signed app?
Edit: Apparently, Samsung has managed to get their Play Store entry for the browser to work properly for Verizon S7x users. No need to be downloading unsigned binaries from elsewhere.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser&hl=en
Averix said:
Pulling apart the APK of the larger version has some stuff in it that may be odd. There's a quick_access_server_data.xml file that points to samqaicongen.com. No clue what that is, but it's odd the Samsung Play Store version is missing a few things like that.
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I had the apk linked to from this thread installed until this morning. I got a couple of messages from both it and the Chrome browser when trying to visit certain secured sites that I use (the well-known mail order prescription drug site expressscripts.com was one of them).
When trying to load these sites, I received a warning dialog that the certificate was invalid and the connection to the site could not be guaranteed to be safe.
After uninstalling the Samsung browser I loaded from the link on this thread, I no longer get the warning that the site's certificate was invalid.
I don't know what to think about this, but I feel better not trusting the linked apk.
Please think twice before using this apk that comes from who knows where.
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Edit: Apparently, Samsung has managed to get their Play Store entry for the browser to work properly for Verizon S7x users. No need to be downloading unsigned binaries from elsewhere.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser&hl=en
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Says its not compatible with my canadian s7... oh samsung you so funny.
peachpuff said:
Says its not compatible with my canadian s7... oh samsung you so funny.
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Well, I don't understand the mysteries of the Google Play Store, that's for sure. Since my Verizon S7e could not download this app as early as this morning and now it can, I have to assume this is some kind of staged rollout. Don't give up hope!
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Not compatible for me.
Does the Samsung browser provide data for Google Now like chrome does? Will it share history with chrome too? Losing syncing is a big deal for me
tofu- said:
Does the Samsung browser provide data for Google Now like chrome does? Will it share history with chrome too? Losing syncing is a big deal for me
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When I long press for Google search while in the Samsung browser, it shows results pertinent to the contents in the browser's current tab, just like in Chrome.
Samsung Browser's history isn't shared with Chrome. Your Google search results should be carried over to any browsers set to use Google as default while logged in to the same Google account.
I've read that there's an add-in in the Chrome store that will sync Chrome bookmarks to your Samsung account, which would then, theoretically, make their way to your Samsung devices via syncing through your Samsung account. I haven't tried to get that working yet, or even gone looking for it, so take that info for what it's worth.
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When I long press for Google search while in the Samsung browser, it shows results pertinent to the contents in the browser's current tab, just like in Chrome.
Samsung Browser's history isn't shared with Chrome. Your Google search results should be carried over to any browsers set to use Google as default while logged in to the same Google account.
I've read that there's an add-in in the Chrome store that will sync Chrome bookmarks to your Samsung account, which would then, theoretically, make their way to your Samsung devices via syncing through your Samsung account. I haven't tried to get that working yet, or even gone looking for it, so take that info for what it's worth.
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Thanks! I haven't been having trouble with the latest dev build of chrome. Buttery smooth for me
But i like the idea of samsung's ad blocking, so i don't have to mess with the VPN style blockers. One less icon cluttering up my tray
Thank you so much for this... have been looking forever

Device Administrator Locked Device

I downgraded from Orea this week, and now I keep getting the message in subject line and can't figure out why. It's inconsistent...maybe 60% of the time.
I found one thread on the topic with this answer:
login to your Google account through the web. accounts.google.com, and remove the remote lock
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I find no such setting in my Google account settings.
Any thoughts?

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