Tuesday, 10 November 2026

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Help for Samsung, OnePlus, Pixel and other Android phones: updates, network errors, crashing apps, Secure Folder, and what to buy next. Plain English, step by step.

Android phone showing a daily step count chart next to two smartwatches and a smart ring Android · 5 min

Samsung Health Step History Missing? Your Steps Are Still There

Since early November, some Galaxy owners see zero steps for every day before November 2 in Samsung Health. The data still shows in Daily Activity. What is known, what to avoid and how to report it.

White Google Pixel 7 Pro held up in a park, showing its camera bar and the Google logo Android · 9 min

Google’s November 2026 Pixel Update Is Late: What We Know So Far

Google published November's Android security fixes on November 2, but no Pixel update has followed. What is confirmed, what is only a theory, and what Pixel 6, 7 and newer owners should expect.

Red OnePlus phone lying face down on a wooden table Android · 10 min

OnePlus Android 17 Update: ColorOS 17 Dates, Changes and Rollback

OnePlus is replacing OxygenOS with ColorOS 17 on 24 phones and tablets. The November dates, what changes, what early adopters report, and how to roll back to OxygenOS 16.

Hand holding a Samsung Galaxy phone open on the Settings menu, with Connections, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and SIM manager at the top Android · 11 min

One UI 9 Update Problems: Wi-Fi, Mobile Data and SIM Fixes for Galaxy

Galaxy S24, Z Fold 7 and A-series owners report Wi-Fi drops, dead mobile data and missing SIM cards after One UI 9. What is known, what Samsung says, and the fixes in order.

A Samsung Galaxy Ultra phone with S Pen beside a green OnePlus phone on a desk Comparisons · 7 min

Samsung vs OnePlus: Which Android Phone Fits?

Samsung suits buyers who want cameras, long updates and foldables, while OnePlus suits those who want speed and fast charging for less money.

Android phone on a desk showing a blue folder with a padlock icon Android · 7 min

How to Set Up Samsung Secure Folder Safely

Set up Samsung Secure Folder from Security and privacy in Settings, choose a strong lock, and learn the limits to know before you add private files.

Android phone showing a cracked green Android robot logo with a warning sign Android · 7 min

How to Stop Android Apps Crashing for Good

Stop Android apps crashing by restarting, updating, clearing the cache, checking storage and permissions, and reinstalling the app from the Play Store.

Samsung phone on a desk showing a software download icon Android · 6 min

How to Update Samsung Galaxy J7 Safely Today

Update a Samsung Galaxy J7 from Software update in Settings, fix common update errors, and learn why most J7 models no longer get new Android versions.

Hand holding an Android phone showing a red warning triangle and weak signal bars, with a router behind Android · 6 min

Not Registered on Network on Android? How to Fix It

Fix an Android network registration error with Airplane mode, a restart, SIM and network checks, and know when to ask your carrier if your line is active.

Contacts being moved from an iPhone to an Android phone Android · 3 min

How to Transfer Contacts From iPhone to Android (4 Ways)

Four ways to move contacts from an iPhone to an Android phone, from Google's Switch to Android app to a .vcf export from iCloud, plus how to check nothing is missing.