START WITH THE SYMPTOM
Something not working?
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Android troubleshooting that starts with the symptom and changes one thing at a time.
Connection problem
Android has Wi-Fi but no internet: find the failing layer
File transfer problem
USB charges the phone but will not transfer files
One app failing
One Android app keeps crashing: keep the investigation local

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One symptom.
One change.
One repeatable test.
Keep the original files and record the exact error. A useful diagnosis starts by narrowing the problem.
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