SOLVED: "OK" button disabled here and there on Moto X 1st Gen - Moto X Q&A

I have run into three specific places in Lollipop where the "OK" button will not respond, only "Cancel". This prevents me from utilizing several services and apps.
I'm using a Moto X 1st Gen from Verizon running stock, OTA-upgraded Lollipop.
Scenario 1: install the Texpand app.
Texpand prompts me to enable it in "Accessibility" in Settings. I go into Settings, tap Accessibility, tap Texpand, tap "OK" and nothing happens. Only ht "Cancel" button is enabled.
Scenario 2: Install .apk manually
I have “Unknown sources” enabled in Security, but when I try to manually install an .apk file, the "OK button doesn't respond, only the "Cancel" button.
Scenario 2: Setting up a VPN
When I try to enable a VPN service, the "OK" button doesn't respond, only the "Cancel" button.
Any other Moto X 1st gen users run into this?
Jim
SOLVED!!
I have the app Lux Auto Brightness installed. This app (and other similar screen dimming apps) uses an "overlay" to dim the screen. Apparently, Android prevents overlay apps from spoofing system OK buttons (like placing a malicious "Install" button over a real "Cancel" button, and the like.) I temporarily disabled Lux, and everything worked as expected.

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Hello, I buy a second hand google home mini but this one has a problem.
when I plug it in it is not detected by the app home and I can not do anything with it.
the only thing he does is to give me the google presentation.
is there a way to reflash his memory or something else.
I specify that the reset button does nothing either ... help me please
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Can't find Google Home device in Google Home app
If you can't find a "Needs to be set up" Google Home device card within the Device section of the Google Home app (this section is found in the top right corner of the Google Home app's Home screen), try these steps.
Initial checklist
First, make sure:
You're using the most recent version of the Google Home app
The Google Home device is powered on
The Google Home device is plugged into a wall outlet
You are in the same room as the Google Home device
The LED light on the back of Google Home is blinking white. Note: Google Home Mini doesn't have this LED light.
The white LED lights on the top of the Google Home device are blinking, meaning the device is ready to be set up
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General troubleshooting
If you've checked off all of the steps above and you still can't find your Google Home device, try one of the steps below and then look for your device. If you still can't find it, move to the next step.
Step 1. Reboot Google Home
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From an IOS device
Press the Home button two times quickly. You’ll see small previews of your recently used apps.
Select the app you want to close and swipe up towards the top of the screen.
From an Android device
Launch the Recent Applications menu to see small previews of your recently used apps.
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Advanced Troubleshooting​
If you're still unable to find your Google Home device within the Devices section of the Google Home app, try the following,
Try using another supported mobile device to set up the Google Home device.
Move the Google Home device to a different location (i.e room). This will rule out any interference in the area which be causing the SSID to not broadcast properly.
Perform a Factory Data Reset (FDR).
Or your mobile device or tablet, turn Wi-Fi off and then back on. Reopen the Google Home app and try set up again.
ptitpuma said:
Hello, I buy a second hand google home mini but this one has a problem.
when I plug it in it is not detected by the app home and I can not do anything with it.
the only thing he does is to give me the google presentation.
is there a way to reflash his memory or something else.
I specify that the reset button does nothing either ... help me please
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is it connected to the same wifi? Used to have the same problem, I was trying to connect my home mini to my lenovo smart display, but turns out I was just using different wifi for both devices.
chit.chat said:
is it connected to the same wifi? Used to have the same problem, I was trying to connect my home mini to my lenovo smart display, but turns out I was just using different wifi for both devices.
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First thanks for your answer...how to check it ? But i only have one wifi at Home so i don't think it's related but i will have a look
bongodrumz said:
I've done some digging on the internet and there are alot of threads about this.
Many solutions use the FDR button but you say it doesn't do anything at all.
Some people had to use the FDR button multiple times, maybe you can do some more resets.
Hold it for at least 15 Seconds, there should be a voice warning you that you're about to reset and erase your data.
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Thanks but it doesn't have any effect... I have tried several Times... ?
nav chauhan said:
Can't find Google Home device in Google Home app
If you can't find a "Needs to be set up" Google Home device card within the Device section of the Google Home app (this section is found in the top right corner of the Google Home app's Home screen), try these steps.
Initial checklist
First, make sure:
You're using the most recent version of the Google Home app
The Google Home device is powered on
The Google Home device is plugged into a wall outlet
You are in the same room as the Google Home device
The LED light on the back of Google Home is blinking white. Note: Google Home Mini doesn't have this LED light.
The white LED lights on the top of the Google Home device are blinking, meaning the device is ready to be set up
If you're using an iOS device, turn on Bluetooth
On the Home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth.
Make sure the slider is On (toggled to the right and green).
Close out of Settings and return to the Google Home app Google Home app.
If you're using an Android device, turn on Location services
On your Android device, tap Settings .
Tap Location > Turn on location.
Tap Settings > Apps > Google Home app > Permissions.
Next to "Location", make sure the slider is On (toggled to the right and green)
General troubleshooting
If you've checked off all of the steps above and you still can't find your Google Home device, try one of the steps below and then look for your device. If you still can't find it, move to the next step.
Step 1. Reboot Google Home
Disconnect the power cable from Google Home
Reconnect power cable back into Google Home
Step 2. Force close and relaunch the Google Home app
From an IOS device
Press the Home button two times quickly. You’ll see small previews of your recently used apps.
Select the app you want to close and swipe up towards the top of the screen.
From an Android device
Launch the Recent Applications menu to see small previews of your recently used apps.
The Recent Apps button should be accessible at nearly any time along the bottom of the screen along with the other buttons on the virtual task bar.
Step 3. Check to see if the device is listed under “Ignored Devices” folder on the Devices tab
Open the Google Home app.
In the top right corner of app home screen, tap Devices.
Scroll all the way down and make sure the Google Home is not listed under the Ignored Devices section. (Note: If you don’t have any ignored devices, you may not see this section listed in the Google Home app).
Step 4. Try to manually connecting to the Google Home SSID from your phone or tablet’s Wi-Fi settings
Go to the Wi-Fi settings on your mobile device.
Open the list of available WiFi networks and look for an available network with the name “GoogleHomeXXXX (where XXXX is a random number).
Note: If you previously set up your device and have not factory reset it (FDR) since it got kicked off of the network, look for the name of the Google Home device that you assigned to it in the list of available networks on your mobile device (ie. “Kitchen Home).
If you can successfully connect to the Google Home SSID in your WiFi settings, open the Google Home app and try setting up the device.
Advanced Troubleshooting​
If you're still unable to find your Google Home device within the Devices section of the Google Home app, try the following,
Try using another supported mobile device to set up the Google Home device.
Move the Google Home device to a different location (i.e room). This will rule out any interference in the area which be causing the SSID to not broadcast properly.
Perform a Factory Data Reset (FDR).
Or your mobile device or tablet, turn Wi-Fi off and then back on. Reopen the Google Home app and try set up again.
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I tried everything wrote in your answer but none IS working :crying: thanks for your answer...
ptitpuma said:
First thanks for your answer...how to check it ? But i only have one wifi at Home so i don't think it's related but i will have a look
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same issue i have

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