I had a huge issue with the preview release. My Nexus 5 kept rebooting every 10 seconds or so and there was nothing I could do to stop it. Might have been due to the fact I was playing around with Tasker and root that caused it. I had to go back to KitKat. I'll give the next build a shot, hopefully it's out soon. This time I won't install any hardcore root apps until I know they're working properly under L.
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I had a huge issue with the preview release. My Nexus 5 kept rebooting every 10 seconds or so and there was nothing I could do to stop it. Might have been due to the fact I was playing around with Tasker and root that caused it. I had to go back to KitKat. I'll give the next build a shot, hopefully it's out soon. This time I won't install any hardcore root apps until I know they're working properly under L.
Nicktendo86
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Did you do a clean install?
Edit: vine update today has added l compatibility BTW 😂
At first I didn't, then I did. I tried to just flash it without a factory reset, it didn't seem to be booting so I got nervous and went to the google recovery option and did a factory wipe and flashed again and it booted. So yeah it was clean I guess.
Emperor Bohe
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is there anyway to force my phone to not load images when I'm using my data on Chrome? I would like to save some data and keep my bill low. I have a rooted Nexus 5 if it matters.
Should've just let the image wipe the device. I skipped wiping the first time on my N7, and while it ran, a lot of things didn't work.
It's safer to let the image wipe since it redoes everything from the ground up.
One other thing I noticed before the reboots started, the Location settings couldn't be changed from High Accuracy which would be a huge battery waster. Is there a way to stop that? I tried to change to battery saving but every time you left location settings and went back in it was on High Accuracy again.
Nicktendo86
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Nope that is a known bug.
Nicktendo86
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I will flip out if they release updates ota. Doubt it though 😕
Hope a new build is imminent, I'll hop on board if it comes out.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Is that what you also meant when you said there are lots of bugs and force closes?
Nicktendo86
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Just to add I haven't seen THAT many holo assets either. The system update screen and a few others, but mostly the core os looks new to me...
RoadHazard
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I've had zero reboots since I flashed L shortly after it was released. So yeah, it must have been something you did. For me the OS seems completely stable. Not all apps are, but that's another matter entirely.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Currently voting on if Mr. I have zero experience with Android L PXG is cool enough for the hangout.
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Oh it was bad. I was really liking L for about 3 hours, then I tried playing around with Tasker and setting up some profiles to auto switch on bluetooth when not connected to wifi (like I normally use) and BAM, reboot phone. I get back in, bring up all apps, BAM reboot phone. I get back in again, frantically attempt to go and turn off Tasker BAM reboot phone. It was like a nightmare.
RoadHazard
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Did you try rebooting into safe mode (which prevents 3rd party apps from running)? In case you're not aware of this feature, you do it by pressing and holding the power off option instead of just tapping it.
Thanks for the tip, I never knew about this.
Nicktendo86
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Was it next to the WiFi icon? If so I had it too :/
The Faceless Master
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Note 4
also, if your contract ends before Black Friday, expect some BF deals like $1, 1¢ or free on renewal flagships. last year, the GS4 and HTC One were at that price.
Nicktendo86
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A great ap article of material design
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...c-scrapbook-a-closer-look-at-material-design/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...c-scrapbook-a-closer-look-at-material-design/
Possible Xperia Z3 Compact spec leak
Nothing too outlandish, basically a Z1 Compact with 4.4.2 and the Snapdragon 801 instead of the 800.
Nothing too outlandish, basically a Z1 Compact with 4.4.2 and the Snapdragon 801 instead of the 800.
And that's perfectly fine. Specs just continue to become less relevant.
It's nice that the Z3 Compact could be an option for me, but after actually looking at all the goodies in Android L, I think I'm going to have to wait for the Moto X+1 or the next Nexus because I'd want Android L ASAP
RoadHazard
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I feel like we're now at a point similar to where PCs have been for years, where the only reason to get a really high-end machine is to run games (and some other really heavy programs). Windows itself, and most programs, will run just as smoothly on much lower specs. The same now seems to be true for Android (and other mobile OSs, I guess). L runs extremely smoothly on my Nexus 5, there's really no hitching at all except in some cases when stuff is loading while you're trying to scroll and such (and a stronger GPU won't do anything about that). I bet it's gonna run great on the N4 as well, if that phone gets the update. Better specs aren't gonna make Android itself, or most apps, run any better than they already do (the exception being the amount of RAM you have, which of course matters for multitasking). Where specs will continue to matter is with (certain) games, which will of course keep getting more and more advanced.
Baroquemantic
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Speaking of Metal, is that similar to the Android Extension Pack Google's adding with L? Or is Metal....more to the metal than AEP?
Unknown Soldier
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People like to blame Nvidia for everything but the problem with the N7 was actually the shitty slow flash memory and controller Asus used for the internal storage
well, not sure if tremendous, but having to change wifi settings every time i reboot the phone is annoying, it saves the password but not the static IP settings. I did a clean install two times just in case, and that issuekept happening, plus some apps detected no internet connection when wifi was on (lie Google Music Play). If i had an unlimited data plan i may have kept L, but that was a big issue for me. I guess it depends on each one.
It is a pretty decent build though, i can see many people keeping it since it looks awesome and is really responsive and snappy.
slighly bigger screen too.
Let's see how it looks, i'd pick one as a second phone and to use it when going to the beach if still waterproof
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
L is super snappy on my Nexus 5. And I was using art on it while on 4.4.4, too. It's incredible. I am glad I waited a few days just to see how it ran on other people's phones. But I have no regrets flashing. It's awesome.
No one reads OPs, anyway.
Best thing would be to watch some videos demonstrating CM11's features on youtube and decide for yourself whether you'd prefer them instead of the official firmware.
I use it on my Nexus 5 and am very happy with it. It has loads of little things that aren't in stock android that make it far better to use.
Yeah, I'm doing that right now. Looks not too bad so far.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
There was a gpe Sony phone last year. Crazy expensive though.
zomgbbqftw
Banned
It was also the stupidly sized Z Ultra so no one wanted it. Sony, finding ways of making the worst possible option at any time.
i wonder who takes this desicions sometimes, really, some are really difficult to understand.
HOwver one thing google should improve is the ability to choose launcher+framework (only launcher now afaik), so you can install any launcher, Gnow launcher or use the manufacturer one. I wish that was possible on samsung devices, since TW really slows down the device.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
For the same reason this whole thread is boring.
Google created hangouts. I finally pulled the trigger last year and created an Android GAF hangout. All the cool kids were invited, and now we all talk in there.
So nobody fucking posts in here now. LoL
PS: Congrats to PXG and Nicktendo for joining our ranks. May they have hot sisters in the name of MTurco!
RoadHazard
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Pretty sure you can install any launcher you want on any Android phone, including Samsung ones...? That doesn't remove TW from anywhere else in the OS though, which might be what you mean. And yes, it would be nice if other stuff could be customized as easily as the launcher.
KingEmperorSupremeJr.
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Anyone here fucks with Ting?
Wife and I are thinking of signing up when our contract is up later this year. Already on Sprint, so we'd be used to the shitty service, except we'd be saving just over $100 per month apparently.
$1200 in savings per year? Yes please.
Down side is we'd be sticking with or current devices.
Optimus G for me.
Galaxy Nexus for her.
I'm ok with it, even though I was looking to upgrade. Her phone is a piece of shit though.
Wife and I are thinking of signing up when our contract is up later this year. Already on Sprint, so we'd be used to the shitty service, except we'd be saving just over $100 per month apparently.
$1200 in savings per year? Yes please.
Down side is we'd be sticking with or current devices.
Optimus G for me.
Galaxy Nexus for her.
I'm ok with it, even though I was looking to upgrade. Her phone is a piece of shit though.
Quick question! Getting a new phone one of these days. Can't decide between the S5 and Z2.
I got an S3 right now, had the S2 and S1 before that, so i'm leaning towards the Z2 cause i'd like to try something that isn't Samsung.
I want a good camera in my phone, and water/dust proof is definitely something i want.
What does GAF say? Or should i go for something completely different?
I got an S3 right now, had the S2 and S1 before that, so i'm leaning towards the Z2 cause i'd like to try something that isn't Samsung.
I want a good camera in my phone, and water/dust proof is definitely something i want.
What does GAF say? Or should i go for something completely different?
Wait, I haven't been paying attention. Is L at a state on the N5 that it's appropriate for a daily driver? I've not bothered to root, but getting an early look at L might force my hand (though I'm sure going into a bunch of apps that don't use the new design language will be annoying).
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