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[SolidSnakeUS]

OTA WiFi...

LoL@ the thought of him knowing how to flash manually

Well I don't know that he can't do that lol. But yeah, I keep checking my Nexus 2012 before and after work and still no update for it.

 

[Vanillalite]

Will post after I hear real impressions from him. He just said he got the update when we were all doing the family BBQ, and his only real comment was def looks different. Didn't say if he was better or worse.

 

[belvedere]

I am using K900s build, version 4.

Ah ok, I'm running bpear96's 11/16 build. So far it's great.

 

[dc89]

Anyone going to give Nokia's Z Launcher a try?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nokia.z

 

[BertramCooper]

APKs for the new version of Google Play Services are out.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...usted-places-feature-to-lollipops-smart-lock/

Among other things, it adds Trusted Locations to Smart Lock.

Be sure to install the right version of it, or else you'll get an error message.

 

[trifelife]

What happens if you open the app without being logged into a Google/G+ account? Does it refuse? Can't be used as just an offline gallery?

Disabled the Google+ app when I first flashed 5.0 and Photos refused to work. Now have G+ enabled but not logged in and it works fine.

 

[phazedplasma]

So I got the OnePlus and I kinda feel like its too big (coming from a N4).

Might go check out the Xperia Z3 compact at the sony store today...

am i crazy?

 

[Wreav]

Getting used to a new form factor takes about a month. How long have you had the One?

 

[Jazzy Network]

Getting used to a new form factor takes about a month. How long have you had the One?

I never got used to mine. Shit is way too big for me.

 

[phazedplasma]

Getting used to a new form factor takes about a month. How long have you had the One?

A week. I have small hands though. If I hold it in one hand Im not even close to reaching the back button with my thumb :\

 

[Mercury Fred]

Still waiting on the OTA on my Nexus 5

I hate Google a little more with every update rollout.

 

[Wreav]

Still waiting on the OTA on my Nexus 5

I hate Google a little more with every update rollout.

Just flash the OTA zip!

 

[Mindwipe]

So I got the OnePlus and I kinda feel like its too big (coming from a N4).

Might go check out the Xperia Z3 compact at the sony store today...

am i crazy?

Nope. It's probably just too big. People have different hand sizes, and more importantly different usage models (the "don't use the phone one handed" crowd don't live in England. I need to hold it one handed as I will have an umbrella in the other hand).

 

[tzare]

Hey guys, I have a question, what happens if I disable Google play services background data when not in Wi-Fi? What apps would stop working properly? Basically I am interested in instant messaging appa like WhatsApp and hangouts. Would those still work?

 

[osiris3355]

Smokin deal on the 2013 X for anyone looking for a phone on the cheap. Especially if you are currently looking at a Moto G.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Motorola...y/221595159583

 

[BoboBrazil]

So I got the OnePlus and I kinda feel like its too big (coming from a N4).

Might go check out the Xperia Z3 compact at the sony store today...

am i crazy?

Its a double edged sword. I love the extra screen size, but I miss the size of my Galaxy S4 and how easy it was to use one handed. I've gotten used to the bigger size and now stuff like the S4 feels tiny in comparison. I didn't realize appreciate how big the phone was until I saw it in my pocket in a picture.

 

[Mindwipe]

Hey guys, I have a question, what happens if I disable Google play services background data when not in Wi-Fi? What apps would stop working properly? Basically I am interested in instant messaging appa like WhatsApp and hangouts. Would those still work?

Whatsapp uses it's own background data service IIRC, but Hangouts wouldn't give you any notifications.

 

[Jazzy Network]

Nice article about current gen phones and their charge times.

 

[th3dude]

Nice article about current gen phones and their charge times.

Gimme dat 90 minute charge time. That's awesome.

 

[tzare]

Whatsapp uses it's own background data service IIRC, but Hangouts wouldn't give you any notifications.

Thanks. And pushbullet? Or it uses Google services too?

 

[Wreav]

Nice article about current gen phones and their charge times.

Stupid test regarding the iPhone, you can use the 2A iPad charger for much better results. This would be like them not using the turbo charger on the Moto devices.

 

[Mercury Fred]

Just flash the OTA zip!

Thanks, I'd rather wait for an OTA.

I resent that these updates, especially for Nexus devices, aren't handled better. Makes me want to dump Android, honestly.

 

[zatara]

Stupid test regarding the iPhone, you can use the 2A iPad charger for much better results. This would be like them not using the turbo charger on the Moto devices.

Last time I checked the Nexus 6 comes with a turbo charger, my 6 Plus didn't come with an iPad charger

 

[Wreav]

Last time I checked the Nexus 6 comes with a turbo charger, my 6 Plus didn't come with an iPad charger

Fair point, but still a dumb benchmark if you aren't going to use the max charging potential for each device.

 

[zatara]

Fair point, but still a dumb benchmark if you aren't going to use the max charging potential for each device.

Haha "max charging potential"...that's like using a case with a built in battery to benchmark max battery life potential.

 

[RedFyn]

Fair point, but still a dumb benchmark if you aren't going to use the max charging potential for each device.

Then shouldn't they include the battery packs/cases you can buy? That's the true max charging potential.

Edit: beaten :/

 

[Wreav]

Those are 2 very illogical points, sirs. Don't let your love of Googy blind you from the truth.

 

[RedFyn]

Those are 2 very illogical points, sirs. Don't let your love of Googy blind you from the truth.

It's ok to spend more to achieve different results for the iPhone but not other devices? I think it would've been nice to include that information post script but to expect it is unfair.

whaddayaknow;

Recharge times are also not on par with most Android flagships as the Snapdragon 400 system chip that the Moto G runs on does not support Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0 technology.

 

[zatara]

Those are 2 very illogical points, sirs. Don't let your love of Googy blind you from the truth.

Yeah that googy love I have while I type this on my 6 Plus.....

 

[RedFyn]

Yeah that googy love I have while I type this on my 6 Plus.....

I bet you even use Google to search the internet you filthy shill

 

[NotBacon]

All of you guys stop

Recharge times are also not on par with most Android flagships as the Snapdragon 400 system chip that the Moto G runs on does not support Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0 technology.

OH SNAP SOMEONE GET FACELESS

 

[osiris3355]

Nice article about current gen phones and their charge times.

Nexus 6 battery looks impressive. Why were people hating on it here?

 

[Wreav]

Nexus 6 battery looks impressive. Why were people hating on it here?

Because it sucks compared the Note 4, which is the same capacity.

 

[malyce]

Nexus 6 battery looks impressive. Why were people hating on it here?

Yeah, lets act like the Anandtech battery benchmarks didn't happen.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Just got my OTA update prompt. Nexus 5 in FL

 

[osiris3355]

Yeah, lets act like the Anandtech battery benchmarks didn't happen.

Yeah, let's act like a jerk and assume I've read that article from Anandtech.

 

[VanMardigan]

Isn't the HTC One supposed to get a quick charge adapter soon?

 

[thespot84]

Is Google's 2-step verification not compatible with older Android versions? I've just enabled it and logged in on my KitKat smartphone without any problems but for the life of me didn't manage to do so on my fairly old secondary device which runs on Gingerbread 2.3.7

you have to use an app specific password which you can generate on a pc.

 

[Groof]

Forgiveness please, my Nexus 6 flag-bearing brethren. Adulthood and responsibilities got the better of me, thus I had to cancel my pre-order.

However, I have not left empty handed. For I am now a proud owner of this:

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Forgiveness please, my Nexus 6 flag-bearing brethren. Adulthood and responsibilities got the better of me, thus I had to cancel my pre-order.

However, I have not left empty handed. For I am now a proud owner of this:

still good

I'm waiting till the first good stock running phone of 2015 comes out. Lets see how long that takes

 

[Groof]

still good

I'm waiting till the first good stock running phone of 2015 comes out. Lets see how long that takes

Yeah it'll tide me over until next year maybe. But the red is sooooo beautiful, no picture makes it justice. I don't even like red!

 

[Jzero]

Yeah it'll tide me over until next year maybe. But the red is sooooo beautiful, no picture makes it justice. I don't even like red!

It's more of an orange/pink/red combo than fully red. I was disappointed in the color when i got mine.\

Nice article about current gen phones and their charge times.

God damn, Sony phones take for ever to charge.

 

[malyce]

Yeah, let's act like a jerk and assume I've read that article from Anandtech.

Forgive me.

 

[Jazzy Network]

Forgiveness please, my Nexus 6 flag-bearing brethren. Adulthood and responsibilities got the better of me, thus I had to cancel my pre-order.

However, I have not left empty handed. For I am now a proud owner of this:

You made the right choice buddy.

 

[osiris3355]

Forgive me.

Forgiven

 

[The Faceless Master]

Stupid test regarding the iPhone, you can use the 2A iPad charger for much better results. This would be like them not using the turbo charger on the Moto devices.

they use the included charger. if we're including extra accessories, might as well say phones with removable batteries charge instantly since you can swap a battery.

It's ok to spend more to achieve different results for the iPhone but not other devices? I think it would've been nice to include that information post script but to expect it is unfair.

whaddayaknow;

they should actually try it with their Nexus 6 charger since Qualcomm's site says otherwise about the SoC. email them!

 

[Wreav]

they use the included charger. if we're including extra accessories, might as well say phones with removable batteries charge instantly since you can swap a battery.

again, terrible argument. if the battery supports rapid charging out of the box, that is the metric the phone needs to be measured on. Not if the OEM is a greedy bastard that sells the rapid chargers separately. Most people don't pay attention to the "in hand feel" portion of reviews, because they know they're going to get a case anyways. same concept.

 

[The Faceless Master]

again, terrible argument. if the battery supports rapid charging out of the box, that is the metric the phone needs to be measured on. Not if the OEM is a greedy bastard that sells the rapid chargers separately. Most people don't pay attention to the "in hand feel" portion of reviews, because they know they're going to get a case anyways. same concept.

they weren't testing our wallets, they were testing OEM configurations.

 

[Toki767]

Lots of phones support wireless charging, but we don't see reviewers using those as a bonus to reviews either.

 

[Groof]

You made the right choice buddy.

It's going to be tough seeing everyone else run around with their N6s, but I still feel happy.