Try navfree, download necessary maps, and done. Gmaps, i do not know why, does not allow to dwl some places, i cannot dwl maps in spain, weird
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The Faceless Master
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The black area wouldn't even be that bad, if the software would recognize it. But it thinks the display is perfectly round, which leads to crap like this.
Not a huge deal, but still annoying to look at.
kap
I actually have Navfree, the 100MB is my backup plan.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
brotkasten
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To me it's not a big deal precisely because they're reiterating rapidly. We might even get a "fixed" version at CES or MWC. I can't see Apple doing a proper round watch (haven't read any of the rumors, though). But then again, a wristband like one of the Gears or whatever MS is working on doesn't sound great either.
LiquidMetal14
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What's a good file transferring app? I ordered a new charger cable since my PC isn't recognizing my phone. It worked the other day. I wanted to transfer music over mainly.
Jazzy Network
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Alot of people use Airdroid, but I use Wifi File Explorer PRO. The latter isn't free though, but it is much more simple and that's the way I like it.
Every time someone asks about the G3 you list battery life as a negative despite the fact that it still has better battery life than most phones out there. Then you schill for the Moto X and list battery life as a positive despite the fact that battery life is nothing special.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Airdroid is da bomb for this yo!
PS: The problem with the G3 is the screen sucks. Sure it has all those pixels, but the rest of the screen has mad issues.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Airdroid works perfect.
I the free version of Wifi transfer already and it feels antiquated compared to Airdroid. And I can actually make folders where I want, unlike Wifi Transfer.
Any tips on saving battery? I got a new one and it dwindles down in a day or so. I disable tons of notifications as well.
I the free version of Wifi transfer already and it feels antiquated compared to Airdroid. And I can actually make folders where I want, unlike Wifi Transfer.
Any tips on saving battery? I got a new one and it dwindles down in a day or so. I disable tons of notifications as well.
Gentle Rodriguez
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Hey dudes, I'd post this in the S4 thread but it seems to be dead.
I started having issues with my Samsung S4 today, here's a summary:
Right now I've decided to let it (very slowly) charge up to a 100% and turning it on but I'm expecting no changes. I'd really appreciate it if anyone has a solution, I'm afraid the battery is fucked though, and the warranty on that expired 6 months ago.
I started having issues with my Samsung S4 today, here's a summary:
- The phone started getting so hot that I can barely hold it in my hand
- It won't charge at all when it's on, and will only charge very slowly when it's off.
- I've tried turning the phone off, removing the battery and letting it all cool down but it kept charging slowly and would get hot as soon as I turned it back on
- I've tried looking up the "symptoms" but I've found nothing that resembles my problem.
- On top of all this I'm not getting any service when it's on, everything else works though, even wi-fi.
Right now I've decided to let it (very slowly) charge up to a 100% and turning it on but I'm expecting no changes. I'd really appreciate it if anyone has a solution, I'm afraid the battery is fucked though, and the warranty on that expired 6 months ago.
SolidSnakeUS
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I would assume the new Moto X would have the same thing as the first one in terms of colors/accents/customization and whatnot?
So I tried keeping a look at how my battery fared in my LG G3, and it actually lasted a long while, even though I didn't use it much, because I haven't been to work today:
The screen and Android OS takes up most of the battery usage.
Do Knock Code use battery as well? As it have to analyse if the screen is being double-tapped.
The screen and Android OS takes up most of the battery usage.
Do Knock Code use battery as well? As it have to analyse if the screen is being double-tapped.
What was your screen on time?
Also I don't think knock code takes up enough battery to be considered a "drain."
Jazzy Network
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Here's mine in comparison:
Yours is definitely either not normal, or the 16gb version just isn't as power efficient for whatever reason.
they axed the plant in texas, which how I understood it made the customization doable (if it was customized in asia it would take weeks to get the phone or be more expensive for air freight). So honestly not sure
SolidSnakeUS
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Honestly, I hope Lenovo pays money to keep it open. The customization thing is so damn cool.
I don't know how to see what my screen-on time were.
I can not see your picture.
So my battery "sucks" indeed?
Scroll down and you should see which apps take up the most battery. On top should be the display, press it and you'll get the stats.
Ah I gotta do that next time. I'm charging it now.
Jazzy Network
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Yeah I see it.
See, that's why I have been complaining about battery life in this thread.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Lol ok
That's not what I said but alright.
Your opinion has been noted. Literally, I just wrote it down in my Motorola notebook sitting next to my Moto X poster by my Motorola coffee mug.
Yeah especially on a modern flagship. He shouldn't even have to worry about apps. I'm betting it's faulty.
Don't buy 3rd party unless you like your phone exploding.
Dead Prince
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that shitty moto 360 contest using the yo app is so shitty. it's basically a first come first serve thing. they'll yo you but make you claim it via a website. i thought i won at first only to be greeted with all watches were claimed. fuck off motorola.
ashbash159
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I have had my iPhone 5 for two years now, and I am thinking about moving to Android. Mainly because I'd like to use Google's services more often, Google Now and Chrome especially and like the look of Android L (when is this set to release?).
I will obviously wait until the iPhone 6 is announced to see if it is any good, but I still think I will change to Android.
I don't really know what phone to get, though. Should I be waiting a couple of months for any new phones to be announced (next Google Nexus) or is September a good time to get a new Android phone?
Because of my inexperience of Android, I've always heard that different phones get different Android OS versions at different times. Is this still true? I've also heard the stock OS modifications on Samsung phones is bad (TouchWiz?). Do most phones come with modified OS?
I will obviously wait until the iPhone 6 is announced to see if it is any good, but I still think I will change to Android.
I don't really know what phone to get, though. Should I be waiting a couple of months for any new phones to be announced (next Google Nexus) or is September a good time to get a new Android phone?
Because of my inexperience of Android, I've always heard that different phones get different Android OS versions at different times. Is this still true? I've also heard the stock OS modifications on Samsung phones is bad (TouchWiz?). Do most phones come with modified OS?
Jzero
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Wait until late september when most new ones have been released. Samsung, HTC, Sony, and LG modify the OS to look and act different. Samsung is the worst offender. Don't get a Samsung, unless you enjoy something slow and confusing that looks like a toddler designed it.
If you want a fast and simple experience, get a Nexus or Motorola. HTC/Sony/LG are not too bad either, but they aren't as simple.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yeah i have the 16gb version and my battery drain is similar to madridista.
How do you feel about it though?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
With the way I use it I generally have enough on screen time to last me a day. Also seeing that I use it for Chromecast my video viewing time isn't as draining and I can put it in the charging cradle then.
It's about on par with my previous phone, though at least with the wireless charging cradle I more often than not remember to let it charge overnight.
It's about on par with my previous phone, though at least with the wireless charging cradle I more often than not remember to let it charge overnight.
No.. sorry but no. That looks borderline defective. Id contact customer service or the purchase location and get a replacement. You don't buy a brand new phone (especially one that is known to have great battery life) only to end up lugging spare batteries around all day, thats crazy.
But it's normal. Apparently the 16gb version isn't as power efficient.
I also bought the phone because it has a replaceable battery so that I can change anytime during the day. I can store it in my wallet.
But I don't know where to find an original battery for the LG G3?
osiris3355
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If you like the look of L than you need to get a Moto or Nexus. All others will screw with the look of L and it won't be the same.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I would just buy a portable charger honestly.
my wife's Xperia doesn't seem too bad once you've cleared the homescreens of Sony apps.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Honestly my experience with LG and Xperia is that they are pretty much just stock android with little tweaks here and there.
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