As the post title says, stock TW launcher has just started "forgetting" that it's the default instead of "easy mode". It just randomly pops up the dialog box whenever I hit the home button and it wants me to choose what launcher and either just once or always. Of course I choose always, but then it comes back on its own randomly as if it forgot my selection.
Any ideas?
patriot1973 said:
As the post title says, stock TW launcher has just started "forgetting" that it's the default instead of "easy mode". It just randomly pops up the dialog box whenever I hit the home button and it wants me to choose what launcher and either just once or always. Of course I choose always, but then it comes back on its own randomly as if it forgot my selection.
Any ideas?
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Have you called T-Mobile? Have you tried doing a factory reset?
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XxKINGxX2580 said:
Have you called T-Mobile? Have you tried doing a factory reset?
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What exactly would calling T-Mobile accomplish? I can see doing a factory reset, but that would be the last option I would even recommend...
One idea: if you are rooted, try freezing all but the launcher you wish to use through Titanium Backup.
lordcheeto03 said:
What exactly would calling T-Mobile accomplish? I can see doing a factory reset, but that would be the last option I would even recommend...
One idea: if you are rooted, try freezing all but the launcher you wish to use through Titanium Backup.
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To maybe get a replacement phone. but that is only if the factory reset doesnt work. and the factory reset, he can always back up his apps and data and important info before doing it. so, its not that bad.
XxKINGxX2580 said:
To maybe get a replacement phone. but that is only if the factory reset doesnt work. and the factory reset, he can always back up his apps and data and important info before doing it. so, its not that bad.
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I'd think that trying to get a replacement for that problem would be akin to buying a new car because because you ran out of windshield washer fluid... Again, I do understand the factory reset thing, but not as a first resort...
If the problem doesn't go away, I would say to backup your game data and personal files, and to factory reset the device.
XxKINGxX2580 said:
If the problem doesn't go away, I would say to backup your game data and personal files, and to factory reset the device.
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FML. Ok, thanks.
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Long story short, she loved the DINC 2, we bought her one (I have a DINC) and I rooted and all that crap to ditch the bloatware. That being said the other day she was in the menus and turning things off and I think she may have jacked with the Google framework. I can't sync her contacts, add a Google account, or access the market. I tried reflashing the ROM but without a wipe it looks hopeless. Is there an APK or something I can install in order to restore the functionality?
Thanks in advance.
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AlmostTactful said:
Long story short, she loved the DINC 2, we bought her one (I have a DINC) and I rooted and all that crap to ditch the bloatware. That being said the other day she was in the menus and turning things off and I think she may have jacked with the Google framework. I can't sync her contacts, add a Google account, or access the market. I tried reflashing the ROM but without a wipe it looks hopeless. Is there an APK or something I can install in order to restore the functionality?
Thanks in advance.
AT
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Flash Google apps "gapps"
sent...ah whatever its on there now..
That is actually a bug with the stock firmware. Happened to me several times. Go into manage applications and see that many things are greyed out. You need to factory reset. This is caused be deleted apps from the manage applications menu. Just happens randomly when doing that.
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I noticed this happened on my friend's rhyme. If they factory reset will the issue still occur?
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MJL99 said:
I noticed this happened on my friend's rhyme. If they factory reset will the issue still occur?
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More than likely... I had to do a factory reset three different times on my Inc2 when it kept losing google related apps, rooting it solved those issues though
Flash a different ROM other than stock. Something's wrong with it. I lost my alarm.
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I got a Galaxy Nexus shipped to me here in the US from the UK. I'm on AT&T. It came SIM-unlocked, but I set about rooting and unlocking the bootloader. Didn't encounter any problems. However, after watching a video, I wanted to try Android Beam. I went into the settings to make sure it was on, but there is no setting. Anyone know why?
I'm on Android 4.0.1, build ITL41F
Are you in the right place? settings/more (in the wireless and network section)
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It is literally right above the Android Beam setting (Settings -> Wireless -> More)
I have a GSM version, apart from root and CWM, running 100% stock 4.0.1.
Under network/Wifi & data/More I have a NFC menu-option, with a toggle.
I can turn it on or off and have "Android beam" below. Clicking Android beam just gets me a screen telling me "its on" and that it will be used when it can be used.
I'm not sure if this is normal or not, but that's what I have
Yeah, I was going to post a screenshot, but I'm too new to post external links. Always been a lurker, never had to post before. This has stumped me though.
Mister Roberto said:
Yeah, I was going to post a screenshot, but I'm too new to post external links. Always been a lurker, never had to post before. This has stumped me though.
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Take a screenshot and attach it to your post.
Just edited original post. Thanks!
That is weird. I am assuming NFC doesn't work.
You have an NFC battery, right? Try reseating the battery and reboot.
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Just edited original post. Thanks!
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Can you take a pic of your about section
(Ie build, radio, etc
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So, as an experiment, I thought it might have something to do with my work email's Exchange policies. I backed up all my apps with Titanium, restored to factory defaults, and set my phone up again. This time, the NFC settings are there. I put my work email back on, activated the policies and (for now) the NFC settings are still there. Very strange. I'd like to know why it happened, but glad it's working again. Sorry for the false alarm!
As an aside, rooting/unlocking bootloader is maintained across doing a factory restore, correct? Or will I have to re-do all that?
Incase anyone was interested
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So, as an experiment, I thought it might have something to do with my work email's Exchange policies. I backed up all my apps with Titanium, restored to factory defaults, and set my phone up again. This time, the NFC settings are there. I put my work email back on, activated the policies and (for now) the NFC settings are still there. Very strange. I'd like to know why it happened, but glad it's working again. Sorry for the false alarm!
As an aside, rooting/unlocking bootloader is maintained across doing a factory restore, correct? Or will I have to re-do all that?
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Rooting is not (as /system will be wiped). Unlocked boot loader will not change though.
My phone has the exact same problem. I am on villainrom. Any ideas for fixing?
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Pikabob said:
My phone has the exact same problem. I am on villainrom. Any ideas for fixing?
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to fix use open_eyes method ;p
seriously you post in a thread that's less then 2 pages long and has solution already...
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Weird, as I did the factory reset and I still have the Superuser app, and was able to restore my apps from Titanium. Those both require rooting, right?
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Weird, as I did the factory reset and I still have the Superuser app, and was able to restore my apps from Titanium. Those both require rooting, right?
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Depends on the type of factory reset you did. An 'in ROM' factory reset deletes everything from /data and does not touch /system.
A 'recovery' factory reset could wipe everything. Including system.
nice one, cheers for the info!
Hi there
I've got the Samsung GS3 i747 running 4.1.1 and my battery life on my GS3 is quite bad.
from 100% charge using battery save mode, dim screen, no live wall papers, no sync my battery lasts on average 8 hrs.... i had to purchase 2 additional batteries just to ensure i have enough battery for a day. I ensure i don't have multi tasking apps and i clear the ram as often as i can and i do not excessively use the phone, occasionally check emails and text messages
When i check battery usage i get this:
android system 25%
phone 14% (I didn't even call anyone today...)
Android OS 12%
MAPservicesamsung 10%
screen 10%
other apps
Would anyone know if there are any particular apps that are culprits of using high OS/ System usage?
Thank you!!
Did you try searching first? There are many many threads for similar issues?
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diablo009 said:
Did you try searching first? There are many many threads for similar issues?
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Yeah, i checked out other threads where i read restricting Rogers Visual Voice mail app, Samsun account, samsung apps, samsung backup provider, samsung cloud data relax, samsung push services. but even with those "frozen" my usage is still very high
If you are on stock, atleast on at&t stock, there was a typo in amount of current used by system, which in turn falsified the report. So if you are on stock, maybe that would be worth looking into.
This has been corrected in custom ROMs.
And unless, your battery is don't fast, this shouldn't really be a matter of concern.
Also, install some app like better battery stats to check for any rogue app.
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has it always been this bad? did you update it to 4.1.1 yourself?
diablo009 said:
If you are on stock, atleast on at&t stock, there was a typo in amount of current used by system, which in turn falsified the report. So if you are on stock, maybe that would be worth looking into.
This has been corrected in custom ROMs.
And unless, your battery is don't fast, this shouldn't really be a matter of concern.
Also, install some app like better battery stats to check for any rogue app.
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has it always been this bad? did you update it to 4.1.1 yourself?
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I have my device stock and rooted and i removed some of the bloatware. I've used AVG antivirus software but still no change.
Would posting any other information be of help to diagnose the problem?
I've noticed the high system usage only when i upgraded to jellybean. On Ice Cream Sandwich my highest usage was screen.
MacProo said:
I have my device stock and rooted and i removed some of the bloatware. I've used AVG antivirus software but still no change.
Would posting any other information be of help to diagnose the problem?
I've noticed the high system usage only when i upgraded to jellybean. On Ice Cream Sandwich my highest usage was screen.
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What all did you wipe before updating? As with custom ROMs, there can still be issues changing firmware (even stock firmware to stock firmware) without doing a full wipe. If you have not done so, and have exhausted all measures of research, I would backup and wipe data/cache, reflash, wipe again, enjoy
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What all did you wipe before updating? As with custom ROMs, there can still be issues changing firmware (even stock firmware to stock firmware) without doing a full wipe. If you have not done so, and have exhausted all measures of research, I would backup and wipe data/cache, reflash, wipe again, enjoy
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Using BetterBatteryStats, i've found that Partial Wakelocks has high MediaScannerServices.
Is there a way of disabling this? I've read that downloading rescan media root from the market would help but it hasnt in my case. i thought of manage applications and disable media storage obviously all it did was disable my external SD.
I don't get that cos I freeze gallery app. I use it only when I need to change my lock screen wallpaper.
I use quickpic as gallery app replacement.
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I don't get that cos I freeze gallery app. I use it only when I need to change my lock screen wallpaper.
I use quickpic as gallery app replacement.
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I froze the Gallery app and got quick pic. i restarted and once again im still stuck with my high media scanner service
MacProo said:
Using BetterBatteryStats, i've found that Partial Wakelocks has high MediaScannerServices.
Is there a way of disabling this? I've read that downloading rescan media root from the market would help but it hasnt in my case. i thought of manage applications and disable media storage obviously all it did was disable my external SD.
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What all did you wipe before updating? As with custom ROMs, there can still be issues changing firmware (even stock firmware to stock firmware) without doing a full wipe. If you have not done so, and have exhausted all measures of research, I would backup and wipe data/cache, reflash, wipe again, enjoy
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so i'll take that as a "yes", you have performed some form of wipe...
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so i'll take that as a "yes", you have performed some form of wipe...
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Yeah i did and restored my data
Unfreeze gallery, clear data, and refreeze.
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MacProo said:
Yeah i did and restored my data
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Restored data? Via titanium Backup? Twrp?
diablo009 said:
Unfreeze gallery, clear data, and refreeze.
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Restored data? Via titanium Backup? Twrp?
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Tried unfreezing clear data refreeze and same issue is still present
i used titanium backup
Did you try wiping dalvik in recovery and checking?
If you are looking at battery usage from settings, it won't be reset until battery is at 100% again.
diablo009 said:
Did you try wiping dalvik in recovery and checking?
If you are looking at battery usage from settings, it won't be reset until battery is at 100% again.
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no luck one again. do you think changing to a different ROM could possibly fix the issue? or would I simply be wasting time in doing so?
MacProo said:
no luck one again. do you think changing to a different ROM could possibly fix the issue? or would I simply be wasting time in doing so?
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if your issue is still unresolved, i would back up your texts, pics, vids, etc. if you make a titanium backup, please do not backup or restore system apps. i would boot into stock recovery and wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache. then i would snag odin and flash the latest official stock firmware from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968625&highlight=stock+firmware. next, boot into stock recovery and wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache again. reboot and let the phone chill for a few before going nuts with it. after setting up your account, just install the basic apps you need or will use over the next 24 hours. dont barrage it with everything all at once. report back
Hi. I just upgraded my phone and my wife's phone to official T-mobile 4.3. I rooted my phone using No Tripping Flash counter image. Everything works fine until phone looses the signal and after that I need to reboot phone to make calls, if I don't reboot it just ending calls immediately after I dial. My wife is having same issue with her phone. Anybody know how to resolve this issue?
Igor977 said:
Hi. I just upgraded my phone and my wife's phone to official T-mobile 4.3. I rooted my phone using No Tripping Flash counter image. Everything works fine until phone looses the signal and after that I need to reboot phone to make calls, if I don't reboot it just ending calls immediately after I dial. My wife is having same issue with her phone. Anybody know how to resolve this issue?
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What is your Current Baseband ? Can you try after factory reset ?
I am ok with doing factory reset on my phone since it is rooted and I have Titanium Back up but my wife won't agree to it.
See if after Factory Reset AND without restoring Titanium, are you able to make calls just fine ? If yes we'll find ways for your wife.
EDIT - Try My Backup Pro for your wife in the absence of Root.
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See if after Factory Reset AND without restoring Titanium, are you able to make calls just fine ? If yes we'll find ways for your wife.
EDIT - Try My Backup Pro for your wife in the absence of Root.
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I will try it tonight and let you know
I did hard reset and same thing. At some point I can't make calls, my phone as soon as I dial it ends calls. Any ideas?
Check IMEI under Settings > About
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Check IMEI under Settings > About
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What about IMEI? it is there under status.
Igor977 said:
What about IMEI? it is there under status.
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Does it match to what you have on the label behind the battery ?
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Does it match to what you have on the label behind the battery ?
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It is same IMEI behind battery and in the settings. I think problem is phone loosing the signal and can't automatically find it. Sometimes instead of restarting it I put my phone in airplane mode and take it off so I push it to find signal.
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It is same IMEI behind battery and in the settings. I think problem is phone loosing the signal and can't automatically find it. Sometimes instead of restarting it I put my phone in airplane mode and take it off so I push it to find signal.
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Have you tried different Modem per my previous advice ?
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Have you tried different Modem per my previous advice ?
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I haven't, will try tonight.
Tried UEMJ4 and I didn't have any signal so flashed UEMJC
Replaced SIM card and still experiencing same issue. What else could I try?
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I haven't, will try tonight.
Tried UEMJ4 and I didn't have any signal so flashed UEMJC
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What was the result afterwards ? If it still continues, please raise a Warranty issue with T-Mo.
I'm getting same issue once in awhile. Doesn't happen all the time
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What was the result afterwards ? If it still continues, please raise a Warranty issue with T-Mo.
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I will install custom Rom on my phone but my wife doesn't to have refurbished phone, which she will receive with a warranty.
celeox said:
I'm getting same issue once in awhile. Doesn't happen all the time
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It doesn't happen to me all the time but when it does it is annoying.
Just to add to this, I am getting this randomly as well, and I am bone stock. I thought it was something to do with my new car since I use Bluetooth all the time now, but every now and then, I go to make a call, and it just ends the call immediately. The only resolution is to reboot the phone.
celeox said:
I'm getting same issue once in awhile. Doesn't happen all the time
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Did you try different Rom ?
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I will install custom Rom on my phone but my wife doesn't to have refurbished phone, which she will receive with a warranty.
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Try the custom Rom before going to Warranty.
fermunky said:
Just to add to this, I am getting this randomly as well, and I am bone stock. I thought it was something to do with my new car since I use Bluetooth all the time now, but every now and then, I go to make a call, and it just ends the call immediately. The only resolution is to reboot the phone.
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It probably is related to Bluetooth given the 2 antenna are so close. But it could be the new 4.3 Stock Rom too. After Reboot do you consistently get good signal till you use Bluetooth ?
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It probably is related to Bluetooth given the 2 antenna are so close. But it could be the new 4.3 Stock Rom too. After Reboot do you consistently get good signal till you use Bluetooth ?
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Nope, phone is perfectly fine otherwise. I decided to see what T-Mobile support would suggest. They first wanted me to try and clear data/cache on just the Dialer app, however those options weren't available, so she took me to stock recovery and performed a cache wipe. Since the problem is sporadic, there is little else to do except to wait and see if the problem returns. They claimed this is a memory problem in the dialer app though, so I am not sure if that was a s.w.a.g. (sophisticated wild ass guess), or if it has been reported enough times for T-Mobile to actually seek out information from Samsung.
Any suggestions how to fix this sh1t without factory resetting?
Huh, thought I was the only one. This keeps happening to me as well. One way I stopped it for a bit was clearing the cache for the settings app. Although you have to be quick before it crashes and makes it near impossible to do so. Unfortunately I think this has to do with the latest update. Just out curiosity, what model do you have?
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Huh, thought I was the only one.
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Wow, I thought that I'm solely experience it
inserterikhere said:
This keeps happening to me as well. One way I stopped it for a bit was clearing the cache for the settings app. Although you have to be quick before it crashes and makes it near impossible to do so.
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You may reboot to safe mode and settings become to work without bugs. But all other programs don't start. After reboot settings work, about 1 minute. Then, I presume some program starts into memory and crashes settings. I can't point to which one, and if it's 3rd party or stock service.
Do you have app named SRTC? Can't remember such app out of the box. maybe it' virus? but it's system and can't be uninstalled
inserterikhere said:
Unfortunately I think this has to do with the latest update. Just out curiosity, what model do you have?
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eaw 6gb ram, 10f. It's not happened after update because I got it 2-3 weeks ago and all worked fine since.
Billy Madison said:
Wow, I thought that I'm solely experience it
You may reboot to safe mode and settings become to work without bugs. But all other programs don't start. After reboot settings work, about 1 minute. Then, I presume some program starts into memory and crashes settings. I can't point to which one, and if it's 3rd party or stock service.
Do you have app named SRTC? Can't remember such app out of the box. maybe it' virus? but it's system and can't be uninstalled
eaw 6gb ram, 10f. It's not happened after update because I got it 2-3 weeks ago and all worked fine since.
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Probably it is a new app that you have installed recently or an update or an app. Try to reset the phone in safe mode, if the problem persist is a system app problem. If you don't want to reset the phone try re-flashing the last kdz and if it doesn't work do a factory reset.
I've had this issue for months. If you have a 3rd party launcher, make a shortcut to the search bar of settings. I use Activities with Nova Launcher
There's an app in the play store that will get you into settings made specifically for this issue.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=simple.settings