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[Groof]

Rumour has it the G3 Mini will be a proper mini version a la Z1 Compact. Do hope that's true, because we need to get that movement going.
If the mini version doesn't even resemble the original in any other way than name and looks, they should just rename them into something else.

Also, isn't it high time we discuss OT4?

 

[forknknife]

Hi guys. I recently sent my phone for repairing and i have noticed the battery was a bit crappier than it used to do i checked the battery graph and i see that it seems like wifi is constantly running even though i have it turned off! WTF, does anyone know why?.

 

[yyzjohn]

Hi guys. I recently sent my phone for repairing and i have noticed the battery was a bit crappier than it used to do i checked the battery graph and i see that it seems like wifi is constantly running even though i have it turned off! WTF, does anyone know why?.

When you go into Wifi settings --> Advanced do you have an option called "Scanning always available" checked? That lets google scan for location info even if wifi is off.

 

[Gwanatu T]

Sony is the only one doing justice to minis... so sad...

Motorola is doing good too, the Droid lineup on Verizon are all the same specs as the Moto X no matter the size or config.

well by lg standards the moto x is mini

No, just no. The specs on the Moto X are not to be compared with the rest of the phones out there by just saying "HAW HAW MOTO X IS DOO-AL COER". Performance is what you should be looking at, and in that case it's toe to toe with most phones out there.

 

[forknknife]

When you go into Wifi settings --> Advanced do you have an option called "Scanning always available" checked? That lets google scan for location info even if wifi is off.

I FUCKING LOVE YOU!!!!

 

[The Faceless Master]

Motorola is doing good too, the Droid lineup on Verizon are all the same specs as the Moto X no matter the size or config.

that's not really what we were talking about though...

 

[thespot84]

Motorola is doing good too, the Droid lineup on Verizon are all the same specs as the Moto X no matter the size or config.



No, just no. The specs on the Moto X are not to be compared with the rest of the phones out there by just saying "HAW HAW MOTO X IS DOO-AL COER". Performance is what you should be looking at, and in that case it's toe to toe with most phones out there.

I'm just pointing out that the g2 mini and the moto x have the same screen sizes, yet no one would logically consider the moto x to be 'mini'. I'm not sure what your point is here...

 

[Husker86]

Are you shitting me? People are still releasing WVGA phones?!?!

WVGA is 800x480. /trollfacegrin

 

[hitsugi]

Cross posting. A little LTTP

I had to change my wallpaper since it's NSFW (I got banned last time lol). Here is how it's done.

CM 11 + Apex Launcher Pro + Lumos icons + Widget Locker


I have had my phone setup like this for a while.

Oh, I really hope CM 11S comes out for all other devices besides the Oneplus One.

I've been a fan of that set up you have going on for a long time now. Thanks for posting this.

 

[-PXG-]

I've been a fan of that set up you have going on for a long time now. Thanks for posting this.

Thank you 😄

 

[Kimosabae]

Mother's thinking of getting one of these:


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QZH49K/?tag=neogaf0e-20

With a prepaid plan (NetZero). Are they good phones? Know next to nothing about android phones.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Mother's thinking of getting one of these:


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QZH49K/?tag=neogaf0e-20

With a prepaid plan (NetZero). Are they good phones? Know next to nothing about android phones.

I don't know much about prepaid phones, but you should look at the Moto G. It's a much better phone than that, and is still really affordable. Of course, I have no idea if it works with NetZero.

 

[vdlow]

Mother's thinking of getting one of these:


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QZH49K/?tag=neogaf0e-20

With a prepaid plan (NetZero). Are they good phones? Know next to nothing about android phones.

She will be throwing this phone in the wall in less than 2 months. Really, don't let her do it. Pay a little more and get a far superior Moto G.

 

[paolo11]

I have a question. How come Google Chrome uses a lot of data? I'm using 5 GB 4g LTE and for 3 days I consumed 1GB already? I checked my data usage settings and Google is the most used data app. I never had a problem when I had a IPhone 4s using Safari. Is Chrome the data killer?

I don't download or stream videos or music at all. I just browse Neogaf, Google, N4g or Gamefaqs. Help...

Loving my Note 3 btw.

 

[Cipherr]

I have a question. How come Google Chrome uses a lot of data? I'm using 5 GB 4g LTE and for 3 days I consumed 1GB already? I checked my data usage settings and Google is the most used data app. I never had a problem when I had a IPhone 4s using Safari. Is Chrome the data killer?

I don't download or stream videos or music at all. I just browse Neogaf, Google, N4g or Gamefaqs. Help...

Loving my Note 3 btw.

Post a photo of the usage. Sounds really weird, and Im not sure how it could be possible for a browser to suck up data when you aren't using it. It is saying Google Search is eating the data? Or what?

Or better yet, set the mobile data limit to just above what it is now, so that the warning goes off when you hit the limit, then check and see what it is thats eating data while the phone is sleep.

 

[paolo11]

Post a photo of the usage. Sounds really weird, and Im not sure how it could be possible for a browser to suck up data when you aren't using it. It is saying Google Search is eating the data? Or what?

Or better yet, set the mobile data limit to just above what it is now, so that the warning goes off when you hit the limit, then check and see what it is thats eating data while the phone is sleep.

Ok I'll send it to you. Give me a few moments.

 

[leng jai]

Okay, I think I've settled on this layout

(lol)

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First 3 are home screens and the last is the app drawer.

 

[NotBacon]

Mother's thinking of getting one of these:


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QZH49K/?tag=neogaf0e-20

With a prepaid plan (NetZero). Are they good phones? Know next to nothing about android phones.

Moto G. Or wait a couple months and get the even cheaper Moto E? Anything but a Samsung though.

 

[yogloo]

I have a question. How come Google Chrome uses a lot of data? I'm using 5 GB 4g LTE and for 3 days I consumed 1GB already? I checked my data usage settings and Google is the most used data app. I never had a problem when I had a IPhone 4s using Safari. Is Chrome the data killer?

I don't download or stream videos or music at all. I just browse Neogaf, Google, N4g or Gamefaqs. Help...

Loving my Note 3 btw.

Download an app called onavo. It can give you a detailed description of your data usage.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

Okay, I think I've settled on this layout

(lol)



First 3 are home screens and the last is the app drawer.

Looks great.

Well except for the home screen calendar =P

 

[qizah]

How many of you guys use cases? I ordered a Nexus 5 since I've had some issues with my Xperia Z, had a few cases but I always end up going back to using the phone naked. I'm debating getting cases for the Nexus 5 but I always get annoyed at the extra bulk most cases add onto the device, thus I go back to just using the phone without one.

I also don't use a screen protector because I don't see the point. Never had issues with my HTC Legend, S3 or Xperia Z.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

How many of you guys use cases? I ordered a Nexus 5 since I've had some issues with my Xperia Z, had a few cases but I always end up going back to using the phone naked. I'm debating getting cases for the Nexus 5 but I always get annoyed at the extra bulk most cases add onto the device, thus I go back to just using the phone without one.

I also don't use a screen protector because I don't see the point. Never had issues with my HTC Legend, S3 or Xperia Z.

for a nexus 5 get a Ringke Slim. It's extremely affordable and extremely thin and feels great just like the back of the N5 does without a case. You're welcome motherfucker.

Screen protectors are for chumps.

 

[Husker86]

How many of you guys use cases? I ordered a Nexus 5 since I've had some issues with my Xperia Z, had a few cases but I always end up going back to using the phone naked. I'm debating getting cases for the Nexus 5 but I always get annoyed at the extra bulk most cases add onto the device, thus I go back to just using the phone without one.

I also don't use a screen protector because I don't see the point. Never had issues with my HTC Legend, S3 or Xperia Z.

No cases or screen protectors for me. I used to always relent and buy a case, but I'd end up back to naked after a few days or maybe a week each time.

 

[strikeselect]

How many of you guys use cases? I ordered a Nexus 5 since I've had some issues with my Xperia Z, had a few cases but I always end up going back to using the phone naked. I'm debating getting cases for the Nexus 5 but I always get annoyed at the extra bulk most cases add onto the device, thus I go back to just using the phone without one.

I also don't use a screen protector because I don't see the point. Never had issues with my HTC Legend, S3 or Xperia Z.

I use a diztronic case for my Nexus 5. Slim and minimalistic, it gets the job done.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FZ14E3S/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I use a diztronic case for my Nexus 5. Slim and minimalistic, it gets the job done.

http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Matt.../dp/B00FZ14E3S

ringke slim better bra

 

[MattDoza]

Man, Amazon buy out in full effect with Comixology. No more purchasing with Google payment.

 

[tzare]

ringke slim better bra

This, plus the material is similar to the one in nexus5 back

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Man, Amazon buy out in full effect with Comixology. No more purchasing with Google payment.

>=/

(Actually I didn't know that was an option lol.)

 

[Groof]

Man, Amazon buy out in full effect with Comixology. No more purchasing with Google payment.

Saw the added cart system. Excite. Saw they added new options for payment. Cool. Noticed they also removed Google Wallet payment...

FUCK

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

Anyone completely unimpressed with the S5 battery? Seems to drain reeeaally quickly.

 

[Submarino Conversível]

Can anyone recommend me some icon packs (paid or free)?

 

[Groof]

Can anyone recommend me some icon packs (paid or free)?

Pretty much anything by kovdev (mainly Nox and Stark). Banx is also a really nice one.

 

[NotBacon]

Anyone completely unimpressed with the S5 battery? Seems to drain reeeaally quickly.

There might be an issue with your phone as the S5 is supposed to have phenomenal battery life.

Can anyone recommend me some icon packs (paid or free)?

Click UI, Minimal UI, Dash UI, Nox, Stark, Lumos, Blitz

 

[Unknown One]

I think the S5 is constantly using Wifi. After I turned some wifi settings off, the battery stopped draining fast.

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

Just charged my S5 for 2 hours and 10 mins and only got from 37% to 97%. Fuck I hope this is not normal. Guess I'll play around with settings but all I have is WiFi and location services on; brightness at half. I wonder if this is the exchange services process fucking shit up. I work in IT and had a few people with problems on their S4's dying fast because of that.

 

[Blackhead]

Just charged my S5 for 2 hours and 10 mins and only got from 37% to 97%. Fuck I hope this is not normal. Guess I'll play around with settings but all I have is WiFi and location services on; brightness at half. I wonder if this is the exchange services process fucking shit up. I work in IT and had a few people with problems on their S4's dying fast because of that.

Your Smartphone’s Battery Gauge is Lying to You (and it’s not such a bad thing)

 

[Avixph]

LG G3 caught in the wild.

This power button design doesn't fit it.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I hope

A) The G3 has a fantastic camera

and

B) Google doesn't gut it when they make the next Nexus

 

[Avixph]

I hope

A) The G3 has a fantastic camera

and

B) Google doesn't gut it when they make the next Nexus

Hhhehehehe, you shouldn't set your hopes up to high.

 

[Toki767]

Looks like a brushed metallic back like the HTC One.

 

[kehs]

Invites to the android hangouts are available all the time btw, just pm me if I'm not banned.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Invites to the android hangouts are available all the time btw, just pm me if I'm not banned.

so invites are gonna be more scarce than for the One Plus.

 

[kehs]

so invites are gonna be more scarce than for the One Plus.

 

[Avixph]

so invites are gonna be more scarce than for the One Plus.

At least you don't have to destroy your phone to get in.

 

[Toki767]

How does the Android Hangouts work? Is it just basically chatroom style using Hangouts?

 

[kehs]

How does the Android Hangouts work? Is it just basically chatroom style using Hangouts?

It's basically a chatroom.

The weirdos havent talked about android for like months.

 

[Husker86]

God damn I love chemistry references.

 

[Groof]

It's basically a chatroom.

The weirdos havent talked about android for like months.

What's an android

 

[TerryLee81]

Went out buying a new phone yesterday.

Was set on a Nexus 5 or Galaxy S4 (M8 and GS5 are too expensive).

Came home with a LG G2. Wow, for the price it offers a lot. Really like the screen.

 

[Toki767]

Went out buying a new phone yesterday.

Was set on a Nexus 5 or Galaxy S4 (M8 and GS5 are too expensive).

Came home with a LG G2. Wow, for the price it offers a lot. Really like the screen.

Still one of the best phones on the market.