Re: "clone" method for Samsung Galaxy J2 (Android)

Paul wrote:
> Robert Baer wrote:
>>   I would like to copy my contact list (#1 priority), "recents" (#2 
>> priority), and apps (keeping visual order if possible) to a new phone 
>> (also a Samsung Galaxy J2.
>>
>>   What is available to do that?
>>
>>   Reason: the sound volume on incoming calls has drastically dropped 
>> and nothing has helped to restore it.
>>   Some idiot* said that replacing the speaker would fix it (never mind 
>> that sound volume in all other cases has NOT CHANGED).
>>
>>   ((* Samsung phone service where walk-in service is available - 
>> Seattle WA))
> 
> The following posting contains general suggestions,
> as finding postings about a J2 is going to be tougher.
> 
> *******
> 
> Have you tried approaches like this ?
> 
> https://thedroidguy.com/samsung-galaxy-a3-low-sound-audio-troubleshooting-guide-1078807 
* the A3 scheme is completely different; followed the concepts were 
possible..

> 
> 
>     "Verify if sounds weren't disabled
> 
>      The purpose of doing this method is to check if the audio settings
>      are all set to its default settings. Because if not, that would be
>      the reason your Galaxy A3 does have a weak sound. Try to check the
>      settings and make sure all of it are enabled.
* Do not know "default" settings; got all sliders to max
> 
>      From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility.
> 
>      Tap Hearing and make necessary corrections to the following:
> 
>          Turn off all sounds:  Sounds made by the phone during taps,
>                                selections, notifications, are muted.
* Volume: ringtone, media, notifications, system *all maxed
* Sound mode : sound *choices sound, vibrate, mute **sound chosen
* Use Volume keys for media: set off so i cannot mess that up
* Do not disturb: set off *eg:  all calls are not muted
* System: touch sounds=on; screen lock sounds=off; chargig sound=off; 
dialing keypad tones=off; keyboard sound=on; sound quality and effects: 
tried equalizer custom +10db to no avail, heard no difference.

> 
>          Hearing aids: Automatically adjusts to attempt to improve the 
> sound
>                        quality for use with hearing aids.
> 
>          Left/right sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and 
> right
>                                    when using earphones.
> 
>          Mono audio: Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio 
> into a
>                      single mono audio stream for use with a single 
> earphone.
* Made no changes to above three

> 
>       *******
> 
>       Boot your phone in Safe mode
* How in the heck is that done?
   Never seen that.

> 
>       ... try to run your phone in safe mode to temporarily disable all
>           third-party apps. If the audio problem resolved while in this 
> mode,
>           then, it is clear that one or some of the third-party apps 
> triggered it.
>      "
> 
> *******
> 
> Does the phone have Wifi ?
* Maybe; it seems i can get better reception if i allow the use.
   Do not ask how i did that; cannot find where that was done.

  Or some other modality ?
* "mess with the Baer" mode

> 
> They have an App for such a transfer.
> 
* Went to Play Store, got Samsung Smart Switch, downloaded it. See the 
Transfer our data and choices send data  / receive data.
   Obviously cannot do anything yet as do not have new phone yet.
* Looks like i have to do that every time as it does not show an icon.

> https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/mobile-devices/how-to-transfer-data-from-my-old-android-device-to-my-new-galaxy-device-using-wifi-direct/ 
> 
> 
> We rely on user reviews to get a description
> of what gets transferred...
> 
> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover&hl=en_CA&gl=US 
> 
> 
>     Paul

   Thanks.