longdi
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Same. I think since KK, there really isn't a need to tweak your phone. I have used Sony/Samsung/LG default launchers just fine
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Android |OT5| The Sonic Cycle
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Same. I think since KK, there really isn't a need to tweak your phone. I have used Sony/Samsung/LG default launchers just fine
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Apple just leads the way. They did it with flash. Go ahead and look at the old GAF threads and find out how much people kicked and screamed until Apple drug them into the future. Now you'll find those same people praising Apple for killing flash.
It is done.
I think there's a massive difference in this though. Sure, there are benefits to the user as well, but since websites rely on that advertising revenue, they'll be pushed to their iOS apps with ads. Benefits Apple so everyone is using their ad platform more, which is the underlying aim I believe.
Once it's out in the wild, I'm going to bet a lot of websites are going to get much more annoying with popups to download their shitty, unoptimised app.
Right GAF, I need advice. I'm sick of my constant problems with my OnePlus One. Every update, but one, for the phone has had different but constant niggling issues. However, since 5.0 I've had the phone completely freezing (apps unresponsive including launcher) or the device refusing to wake from sleep (probably because it's completely froze up in sleep). It's literally once or twice every day and incredibly annoying.
Yesterday it happened, I hard-reset it as I always do, and all my widgets couldn't load, need re-setting up. All my apps have been logged out, social media, cloud storage, email clients, note-taking apps etc. And all Wifi passwords lost. I've had it with this phone.
So...what do I get? I was previously going to wait til the OnePlus 2 or the Note 5. But I don't think I can run the risk of facing similar problems again, even without CM doing the software. The Note 5 rumours are gearing up for an oversized S6, which isn't interesting or appealing to me - I loved the look of the Note 4, it seemed like they were really on the right track.
LG G4 looks good but maybe not quite as good as the S6? S6 is great, my old man has it, but I'd like to get something different to him really. I'm stuck!
Yesterday it happened, I hard-reset it as I always do, and all my widgets couldn't load, need re-setting up. All my apps have been logged out, social media, cloud storage, email clients, note-taking apps etc. And all Wifi passwords lost. I've had it with this phone.
So...what do I get? I was previously going to wait til the OnePlus 2 or the Note 5. But I don't think I can run the risk of facing similar problems again, even without CM doing the software. The Note 5 rumours are gearing up for an oversized S6, which isn't interesting or appealing to me - I loved the look of the Note 4, it seemed like they were really on the right track.
LG G4 looks good but maybe not quite as good as the S6? S6 is great, my old man has it, but I'd like to get something different to him really. I'm stuck!
-Pyromaniac-
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why not try oxygen OS just to see if it's a software issue or not?
Anyway....get an S6 or wait for the Q3/4 phones (moto x, nexus, note 5, possibly sony, and whatever else).
Almost certain it's software because it started right after the 5.0 update, never had that problem prior. CM on the OPO has been nothing but a buggy for me, one thing gets fixed and another thing gets broken. Oxygen OS apparently has it's own range of issues, and won't be updated until after the OnePlus 2 is released.
The new Nexus is certainly an option!
-Pyromaniac-
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http://www.anandtech.com/show/9260/the-huawei-p8-review
10 pages for you, enjoy! Just reading the conclusion alone makes it sound like something I wouldn't get. That Kirin chip seems like total trash. Get a zenfone 2 maybe if you need something to tide you over. Or wait for nexus. Or wait for OP2. Or Moto X 2015.
I can't, I need a new one before the 1st of august (because of the subscription). No idea what a zenfone is :lol
-Pyromaniac-
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Zenfone 2 is a really cheap off contract phone you can get with high specs. Made by Asus.
Not available with my provider =(. It seems the huawei is the best choice for me if you look at price/quality, unless the S5 or A5 are better.
-Pyromaniac-
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what's your carrier?
Vodafone. I can get these friends&family codes so it's the cheapest one for me (Netherlands)
-Pyromaniac-
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I could swear reading something somewhere that said it does support vodafone bands. Not 100% sure though.
I could swear reading something somewhere that said it does support vodafone bands. Not 100% sure though.
Why would they carry it if they don't support it :lol
I think he meant the Zenphone.
Jazzy Network
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Processor aside I would get the P8 over the ZP2. It just looks and feels better. Size is more manageable too
Great, thanks. I just need a decent phone, nothing special. My current phone is the S4 so I would guess it's a good upgrade.
Ah you're right. I haven't heard of this phone so I guess it's not popular over here. Neither of the big providers (KPN, vodafone, t-mobile) seem to have it.
So what are good solid options on Verizon? My sister is in the market to upgrade her S3. She is willing to go to a bigger phone, but within reason.
S5, 6, Edge, Note 3, 4, LG G3, G4, Sony Experia Z3v, HTC M9 and Moto X and Droid Turbo is what I told her to look at and see what's too big/small, then look at price.
S5, 6, Edge, Note 3, 4, LG G3, G4, Sony Experia Z3v, HTC M9 and Moto X and Droid Turbo is what I told her to look at and see what's too big/small, then look at price.
-Pyromaniac-
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pretty much just the s6 or g4 if you want the newest of the newest. The rest of the good stuff isn't coming for a couple of months.
I vote S6 of those 2.
is wifi-calling unique to iphone? EE in the UK just started offering it on iphone and that could be useful for me because I'm in a bad signal area with every operator. They do say they support it on their android devices, but only phones you buy from them - so I'm wondering whether it is a special app or firmware they use and not a stock android feature.
It isn't. Verizon put it on the Nexus 6 as well and I think it's there by default.
Three let you do it on any phone with an app.
The Faceless Master
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i was ok once Nanaca Crash released on Android.
still lots of sites with only Flash streams tho!
if she goes in person, she leaves with an Edge.
SolidSnakeUS
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This may be a stupid question, but what is the best media player/app that grabs album art? I really wish PowerAmp had this built in, but it doesn't...
newdayrocks
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Just got the 5.1.1 update on my VZW Nexus 6 a minute ago. Looking forward to good things!
I was there a few weeks ago playing with stuff while the G2 was getting fixed and Edge is what I would have walked out with. The HTC, Sony and Notes were too big, the G4 was nice and the S6 seemed too thin and I hate the glass edge, but the Edge was just right and also had the "futuristic" aura because of the edge screen. Not sure how useful or practical it is, but it certainly differentiated it from everything else.
Apps aren't really proper wifi calling (and Three in Touch is terrible).
But as you say, it's in Android. Fairly new though, so not widespread.
SolidSnakeUS
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Goddamn...
-Pyromaniac-
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I think it's because they reduced the silly ass bezel. Props if they get it to G3 levels.
Anyway phone is shaping up. I believe I read that it maintains the 1080p display. Which combined with a 3300mah battery has beast potential.
WhiskerFrisker
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Still not impressed.
Ok this phone has my attention now. How was the original OPO camera bytheway? I can't recall how it compared to other phones.
All I am concerned about now is the 810, even if it is an optimised version.
BoboBrazil
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It is a 1440p screen. They removed the capacitive buttons to make bezel smaller.
-Pyromaniac-
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I think there's various versions. I believe the model with 3GB RAM might be the one with 1080p.
-Pyromaniac-
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Well presumably they learned their lessons. But yeah for sure OP phones are wait and sees if I ever decided to get one. Gotta wait to see the new nexus phones anyway so by then any issues will be clear.
There's beast potential so far though....hard to deny that. Only thing that I see could go wrong is the 810 but I'd be surprised if they pulled a Sony. We'll see.
The Faceless Master
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so it'll run really hot or be really throttled?
No idea, I bought 6 of those for various friends/family members. No one complained.
M DP2 is up for Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player.
http://developer.android.com/preview/support.html
http://developer.android.com/preview/download.html
http://developer.android.com/preview/support.html
http://developer.android.com/preview/download.html
-Pyromaniac-
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They probably got a discount on it as well.
one step closer to nexus phones
Did you have a VZW purchased N6 or did you get it from Moto/Google? What build were you on before?
BoboBrazil
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Another thing out of the oneplus2 ama today is that it will have WiFi calling and additional missing bands from the first one for better reception on some carriers. This is going to be an amazing phone. Also people that got the first one seem to get first invite to the next one.
If this is true, I will buy. I'd rather take the battery life than a QHD screen because I can't really tell the difference. On a 40"+ TV I sure as hell can, but not a small screen.
newdayrocks
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VZW-purchased, but no idea what the former build was. New build is LMY47Z.
-Pyromaniac-
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I know the huawei nexus may end up being a near 6 inch monstrosity but it's a shame they didn't just straight up take the Honor 7 specs (save the CPU unless this one is good, not sure):
Throw stock on and we good. Just saw the article that it was pre-ordered 9 million times in its first week.
Throw stock on and we good. Just saw the article that it was pre-ordered 9 million times in its first week.