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Android |OT4| I/O Silver
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WhiskerFrisker
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Endure to the end. I shall weep for you.
He meant good ones
(CH3-CH2-O-CH2-CH3)
WhiskerFrisker
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Like I said, front facing speakers are better. Much clearer. I never mentioned the Nexus 6.
Okay, that doesn't say anything about the speakers, just the amplification when you plug in headphones.
Oh and everyone who has the Nexus 6 says the speakers are plenty loud and clear.
Not that the real world matters or anything...
-Pyromaniac-
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Am I the only one that doesn't care much about speakers on a phone. I feel like they've always been good enough. I rarely ever use the speakers outside of a quick youtube vid that someone might link to online. When I owned an HTC One it was great but it seemed like overkill/unnecessary but maybe that's because my usage isn't meant for something like that. On a tablet it's a different story though.
The Faceless Master
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then he shouldn't have replied to me.
doesn't matter if you mentioned it or not. it's implied by you quoting and replying to me. HOLDAT L DEARLY.
we covered this already with the screen. it doesn't.
WhiskerFrisker
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Lmfao I ain't holding shit because of what you think I implied. Save that L for another time.
Considering everyone who has gotten their Nexus 6 says it's bright and glorious, I'd say it does.
The Nexus 6 has its flaws, but the screen and speakers are definitely not some of them.
But don't let that stop you from holding onto that pre-release FUD for dear life.
Jazzy Network
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Lots of people like Timely.
Cheers, that's pretty awesome with a nice widget to boot.
If all my buttons worked, installing Lollipop would make this S4 bearable. It's so nice.
It was one of the big features that attracted me to the M7. Love em, don't want to go back to a phone without them.
The Faceless Master
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Logitech UE BOOM x2 means i don't either.
Yeah. I care much more about the audio quality it outputs through the headphone jack. Hell I care more about that than cameras which I barely even use (I have a proper camera for photos).
What is the next mid-range device coming out? Something along the lines of Moto X. I have been trying to order a Moto X for the past week, and everyday they push back the "in stock" date. To the point where I have given up (plus lolipop on N4 might help the wait for a new phone).
I haven't noticed any problems.
I haven't noticed any problems.
WhiskerFrisker
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It seems like Motorola is having manufacturing issues in general. I tried ordering both the Nexus 6 and Moto X. In the case of the Nexus 6, it's available for like 30 seconds and it's gone which is royally pissing me off. I then tried the X and the estimated time is in December. What? I feel like pulling the trigger on a Z3.
Ahh that might explain it then. I went to order one last Friday, it told me it would be available Nov. 21st. That changed to the 24th...then to the 25th, 26th, 28th, Dec. 1st and now Dec. 2nd.
WhiskerFrisker
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Hehehe it has that allure doesn't it?
Let's see if this changes at all. I need a new phone and it seems like Google and Motorola don't want my money -_-
Are those tests done with the speaker in the normal use position? What does it matter which one is louder in the lab when under normal real world use the results differ?
I don't know how loud the 6's speakers are but I'm hoping they prove to be better than my other devices.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
No. It's better on L. It used to take a few seconds to start up on KK.
As someone who has exorcised the Samsung demons (and even had a ROM that emulated the S5), get an L ROM.
How easy a process is it?
Once you install Clockworkmod, it's as easy as pie. Pick a ROM on XDA-developers.com and then you can install the zip file from the SD Card. Just note your warranty will be void afterwards, it's really the only consideration in my mind.
http://androidcentral.us/2014/04/flash-clockworkmod-recovery-on-galaxy-s5-all-variants/
http://androidcentral.us/2014/04/flash-clockworkmod-recovery-on-galaxy-s5-all-variants/
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Why would you get the S5 if you're not sure you want TouchWiz?
Good question since it has been bettered since it came out. I was under the assumption it was a good, cheap deal.
Pretty much.
£35 per month for unlimited texts and calls with 2GB data. Can't complain, really.
Similar to how I got on the S4 on release day. £35 with 800 texts and unlimited data. Far too good.
Exactly. I know getting the S5 so 'late' after launch is stupid, considering the S6 is around the corner, but I'm in need of a new phone, and £35/pcm was too good an offer to pass up. I can always sell it on if I need to.
i was. But nexus 6 is too big. So it was note 4 or z3. Note 4 won. No regrets so far, awesome device despite some TW moments. And camera is awesome. And i really use it with my daughters. More than 15k photos a year. And since camera is like chrome, it kills battery, i can shoot now without worries.
I also don't think it is a priority. It is a nice bonus though. I think note 's 4 speaker is okay. It is loud enough and made me realise how low sounds my nexus 5 one.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Lollipop absolutely fucked up volume controls. Listening to music or watching a video while Chromecasting? Pause the Chromecast, wait a bit, then adjust volume. Want to adjust video volume while in a YouTube pop up? Wait a bit, then adjust volume. Countless other similar issues.
It's fucking annoying.
It's fucking annoying.
Thought there was something up with my wife's N6. Yeah its stupid.
Was watching a video on it and wanted to drop notification volume.
Press volume rocker? Video sound affected
Press and hold power for sound mode? Turn Off
I like the aesthetic design of L, and the performance, but this is starting to feel like windows 8 of android iterations with these step backwards in functionality
Was watching a video on it and wanted to drop notification volume.
Press volume rocker? Video sound affected
Press and hold power for sound mode? Turn Off
I like the aesthetic design of L, and the performance, but this is starting to feel like windows 8 of android iterations with these step backwards in functionality
Jazzy Network
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It's strictly for media now. It's been like that since KK though.
Good info on the Google Keyboard if you want dedicated number rows.
The Kit Kat ROM I had still had a "Move data to SD card" option from the apps menu.
Christ, with the amount of apps I have, even 32GB internal storage might not be enough. Fucks sake.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I thought that lollipop was relaxing some of the restrictions on SD card usage. Wtf? It's worse now?
No. It's the same as it's been for a few versions. Apps are allowed to put data onto the SD card, but can't be installed to the card.
here is when depending on the manufacturer you have a file explorer that allows to move content from and to SD. Samsung and Sony have for example. At least in kit kat
Z3c does so I guess the z3 will
Only in the US though, not in the UK yet.
CM12 on the S4 works and I'm in the UK. It works, but it doesn't recognise a fackin' thing I say.
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