Shh, we're not in bend gate territory. We're years behind.
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Shh, we're not in bend gate territory. We're years behind.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
This Airdroid beta is fucking amaze
Bravo. Greatest 3rd party Android app of all time just got better!
Bravo. Greatest 3rd party Android app of all time just got better!
And at least did something about it
Jazzy Network
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Yea eventually when enough people complained. Sony probably sold like 10 Z3s. Not enough people to complain!
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Well yeah when you have RAM issues you're probably gonna benchmark slower.
They went above and beyond. @_@
WhiskerFrisker
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I'll remember this in case I see you over in the gaming side where things get nasty. I'm sorry for your troubles though.
I ordered a Z2 this friday. Sounds like I should send it back when I read about the self cracking screens. How common is this really? If I can't wear it in my jeans pocket without cracking the screen, then I better buy something else.
What happened with your other insurance claims?
There's a pretty good survey on xda right now with some details on the z3c/z3 cracks.
Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TbzuItq2xFDTS7iXX_mpiXN0MEINdA521bJkWaPlPRk/viewform?usp=send_form
Results:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tb...A521bJkWaPlPRk/viewanalytics?usp=form_confirm
Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TbzuItq2xFDTS7iXX_mpiXN0MEINdA521bJkWaPlPRk/viewform?usp=send_form
Results:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tb...A521bJkWaPlPRk/viewanalytics?usp=form_confirm
This is like getting an opinion on gay marriage from a Christian fundamentalist preacher.
shinshoryuken
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I've had the Z1, Z2 and Z3. I'm pretty careful with my phones but I don't baby them. No problem with crack screen even with a few drops. I put tempered glass screen protectors on them and its the one that cracked when dropped. But built quality wise the Sony phones are horrible! Gaps and inperfections everywhere. The thing is it gotten worst from the Z1 to Z3...
I had to exchange my Z3 a few times due to uncentered screen, gaps, uncentered camera, loose USB cover, etc..
I had to exchange my Z3 a few times due to uncentered screen, gaps, uncentered camera, loose USB cover, etc..
PARTYNEXTDOOR
Banned
Robbed at gunpoint twice walking to and from work.
When you check out at that site, they'll give a code for you to log in to moto maker to build one. When you check out at Moto, the price will be 0.
So I will have to use a German address anyway? Oh, well... No luck getting a Moto X 32gbs.
I'm not sure if the codes are country specific.
If the checkout is made on the Moto Maker website, they will most likely have the address locked. Since there is not Moto Maker available in my country, I just can't get it.
Jazzy Network
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Apple pro-thieves confirmed.
Ok, that's something at least. Maybe it's batch specific, do you know what batch you have?
And what about the call quality? I've heard lots of complaints about that as well. Do you have any problems with it?
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
I get called an Apple fanboy on GAF, but Apple pulls denial of any wrongdoing all the time. They were sued for iMessage, scratch prone iPods, defective iMacs, antennae-gate even though they revised the phone to fix it. Tons of stuff.
makingmusic476
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My 2013 HTC One is sluggish and buggy as hell, so I've been thinking of upgrading. Any suggestions? I'm basically looking for the following:
1. Screen around 5in. Maybe I can go a bit higher, but my HTC One already feels slightly too big for easy one handed us.
2. Great internal hardware that'll last me a couple of years with no slow down.
3. Good build quality. I've been stuck with crappy cameras between my HTC One and 4G.
4. Pure Android (or close to it) with no carrier bloatware and timely updates. HTC eventually fails miserably with the latter.
So, where does that leave me? The Nexus 6 is way too big and the burn in seems terrible, I'm concerned about the Z3's build quality, I'm tired of dealing with HTC, and TouchWiz keeps me away from Samsung.
How's the OnePlus One?
1. Screen around 5in. Maybe I can go a bit higher, but my HTC One already feels slightly too big for easy one handed us.
2. Great internal hardware that'll last me a couple of years with no slow down.
3. Good build quality. I've been stuck with crappy cameras between my HTC One and 4G.
4. Pure Android (or close to it) with no carrier bloatware and timely updates. HTC eventually fails miserably with the latter.
So, where does that leave me? The Nexus 6 is way too big and the burn in seems terrible, I'm concerned about the Z3's build quality, I'm tired of dealing with HTC, and TouchWiz keeps me away from Samsung.
How's the OnePlus One?
Jazzy Network
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Uh Nexus 5?
Nexus 5
makingmusic476
Member
I've heard some people were having issues with Lollipop on the 5, which made me concerned its hardware was already showing its age. Plus, it's still out of stock on the Play Store, and at this point I doubt they'll be getting more in.
-Pyromaniac-
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one plus one is huge
nexus 5 sounds like what you're looking for. That or moto x 2014 if you live in the usa you can get a good deal on it on cyber monday.
I'm using the N5 on Lollipop (since the factory image dropped) and I'm good so far.
Hilarious HDR implementation, meh camera software and an interface as stable as Cyanogen Mod can make it. Those are the only negatives I had coming from the device. I've owned two. Kinda want a third.
Positives? Best LCD display not found on an HTC M8, amazing stamina from the battery - close to industry leading (z3 takes the win), snappy performance, insane value - maybe unbeatable, decently loud speaker, fantastic camera potential, changeable back plates, some of the best support officially and by way of community ROMS - all without the worry of voiding your warranty. Get it.
Edit: I've owned the N5. It'll be more comfortable to use, but just so you know, the speakers are trash and battery life is anywhere from eh to mediocre depending on usage
An aside - as a week long owner, there's no terrible burn in on the Nexus 6 (that's conclusive). Please dont contribute to android's bend gate.
makingmusic476
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Man, I love the look of the Nexus 5, and its size seems perfect. I suppose my main reservations there are its age relative to newer flagships and its battery life. And the fact that Google is not even selling it anymore. Maybe they've got a refresh on the way? That'd be nice.
I suppose the Moto X is similar battery wise, which is a deal breaker for me even though I forgot to mention it. I guess when it comes down to it, the OnePlus One seems to be the phone I have the least "but"s about (as in "I like it, but _____"), so I'm leaning towards that. My issues there are it being big (but not Nexus 6 big) and Cyanogen over vanilla Android.
Though I may wait and see if there's any news on the 5 front.
Thanks guys.
I suppose the Moto X is similar battery wise, which is a deal breaker for me even though I forgot to mention it. I guess when it comes down to it, the OnePlus One seems to be the phone I have the least "but"s about (as in "I like it, but _____"), so I'm leaning towards that. My issues there are it being big (but not Nexus 6 big) and Cyanogen over vanilla Android.
Though I may wait and see if there's any news on the 5 front.
Thanks guys.
I have crazy memory issues on my Nexus 5 running Lollipop. Constant redraws, laggy app start ups, music keeps dropping out of memory even while the phone is in standby etc.
When it works it's amazing, but after a two-three days without a reboot it just goes to shit. Googy plz fix this.
When it works it's amazing, but after a two-three days without a reboot it just goes to shit. Googy plz fix this.
Moto X 2014 or Nexus 5. Take your pick, they're both awesome.
makingmusic476
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It usually lasts until night with a brief charge at lunch, with sporadic internet usage and a decent amount of playing local music.
But I'll often go heavy on the internet at night and have to charge it some more before working out, when I need the timer.
If battery life is even a slight concern, avoid the N5. Seriously. Owning an M7 back in the day, I can tell you the N5 doesn't last anywhere close to it with the same usage patterns.
I'd even suggest the OG Moto X over it if that's the case.
Get a Nexus 5 if you're concerned about the price.
Get the Moto X 2014 if you can get it, especially with 32gb storage.
I wish I could get one myself. After having the X for a week, I'm already spoiled by the Moto features and the overall feel and usability of the phone. It's really great. Unfortunately, as I will be using it as my main music player, 16gb were not enough for me and the 32gb version is not available in my country.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
???
If lollipop issues mean aged hardware, the N6 and N9 are done. But I don't think that's what you meant. However, the N5 has no hardware age issues. Just battery issues.
overthehill99
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I really dislike the "Photos" app so I found the 4.4.4 Gallery apk and went to go install it, but the system is telling me that by installing said app, I will overwrite the current app. It doesn't say what that is.
I obviously don't want to lose Photos because of the auto-backup stuff, but I really want to get Gallery back. Will it actually overwrite?
I obviously don't want to lose Photos because of the auto-backup stuff, but I really want to get Gallery back. Will it actually overwrite?
Rodney McKay
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My Vita broke when the firmware updated a while back and the next firmware didn't fix the issue.
Sony's Customer Support said that I was the first they'd heard of the new update not working (there were at least a few I found online in about 2 seconds) and since my system was out of warranty they wanted me to pay over $100 to send it in to get fixed, EVEN THOUGH THEY BROKE IT. "Oh, it must have had a preexisting issue if the new update didn't work."
They wouldn't allow me to escalate the issue, work with me to find a solution, or anything other than blaming me and telling me to pay up. Thankfully I found a fix online that worked.
I don't understand how companies nowadays don't realize how important good customer service is to foster goodwill with their customers. A good customer service experience means that you kept a customer, but a bad one means that you lose a customer AND all the potential customers that hear about their shitty experience.
makingmusic476
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Well, that leans me even closer to the OPO.
Ah, I assumed a lot of the issues had to do with the hardware. Probably a bad assumption on my part based on how my Nexus 7 2012 is handling L. My mind immediately jumped to its age.
WhiskerFrisker
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Moto X 2014 edition. There is a sale tomorrow as well. You know you want to.
Jigolo
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By uptime I meant go to about phone -> status -> scroll to the bottom.
I usually turn off my phone one a week for 5 min and that helps keep it in top shape
makingmusic476
Member
It does look nice, but according to gsmarena, its battery life for web browsing and video playback is ~25% lower than my current HTC One's:
http://www.gsmarena.com/battery-test.php3
That'd be a huge downgrade from a phone that's already 1.5 years old.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
fuck motorola for not giving canada love on that sale
!!! Any time I read US only on the internets I sigh.
We're neglected at nearly every sale. ):
SolidSnakeUS
Member
I'd love the Moto X 2014, but from the reviews, it has a worse battery life than my current GS4, and that's a no-no.
It's definitely a widespread problem. My Nexus 5 and 7 both have the same issues and every podcast I've listened to discuss Android has talked about it, including personal experiences from the hosts themselves.
Need that 5.0.1 ASAP!
makingmusic476
Member
Apparently I need an app to do that on an HTC One? I couldn't figure out how to do it without one.
4 days, 19 hours, 2 minutes.
Without sleep (???): 3 days, 8 hours, 2 minutes
brotkasten
Member
The hardware is definitely not a problem with Lollipop. It runs smooth as butter on mine. I do wonder what the cause for the problems on other phones is, though. Perhaps it's the activated encryption?
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