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[j-wood]

Super odd happenings with my nexus 6. This morning it fell out of my jacket while tying my shoes, less than a foot. Vibrate stopped working. I hit the back of the phone on my palm a couple of times, vibrate starts working again.

I go to lunch and drop my phone on the table. Vibrate stops working. This time hitting the back of it does nothing. I contact Motorola and start going through tech support to get a replacement. I realized that on lollipop rebooting the phone doesn't clear recent apps. So I clear those, tap the back again, and vibrate starts working normally.

I really don't want to swap phones. Can anyone explain what's happening? As long as my phone doesn't take a shot do you think vibrate will be fine?

 

[Wreav]

You dropped your phone, it starts acting weird, and you want US to diagnose it?

You broke your phone, son.

 

[j-wood]

Does less than a foot really count as a drop? This thing is in a case and isn't made of glass. Obviously the motor isn't dead, I'm asking if anyone has heard of then coming lose or something.

 

[brotkasten]

Do I really need the Android SDK on a PC to side load the OTA file?

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Do I really need the Android SDK on a PC to side load the OTA file?

you didn't used to back in the day, but I guess now you do.

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

Do I really need the Android SDK on a PC to side load the OTA file?

Nope just download the latest ADB/Fastboot files http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

 

[Grimm Fandango]

So Verizon finally approved Lollipop for my phone. But now I need to swipe up when I wake my phone (One m8) to unlock it when I didn't before. Can't find the option any more? Halp plz

If confusing, I'd like to wake up my phone and be greeted with the pattern lock.

 

[Quasar]

Well. And to think I had finally been considering to upgrade my nexus 4 to a 5 as the on off button is now almost worn out and waiting for the next nexus seems too far away.

Maybe I'll just grab a cheap moto g and wait.

 

[Jzero]

Well. And to think I had finally been considering to upgrade my nexus 4 to a 5 as the on off button is now almost worn out and waiting for the next nexus seems too far away.

Maybe I'll just grab a cheap moto e and wait.

They're not that bad. I bought one for my mom and the second gen seems even better.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

My 5.1 update on my Nexus 7 2012 is saying "Waiting to download..." for a long time...

EDIT: Nevermind.

 

[Quasar]

They're not that bad. I bought one for my mom and the second gen seems even better.

The new 4g one with sd card seems okish. Just that I wonder how much impact only 1gb ram would have.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Does less than a foot really count as a drop? This thing is in a case and isn't made of glass. Obviously the motor isn't dead, I'm asking if anyone has heard of then coming lose or something.

'just the tip'

 

[Killing_Joke]

So i got my HTC M8 Lolipop update finally...And i don't care for it. I hate the double swipe down for "quick settings". Why the hell can't i just pull down the whole menu with one swipe?? And i HATE lock screen + security code. Apparently no way to get rid of lock screen? Even when i disable lock screen notifications i still have to swipe. It's so pointless for me. Blah.

 

[ghostofsparta]

5.1 seems like a big improvement so far

 

[Jigolo]

Just flashed 5.1 fresh on my N10 since this will be the last (major) update it will ever receive :''(

 

[Wreav]

Does less than a foot really count as a drop?

You tell me, Mr. Brokenphone.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

So i got my HTC M8 Lolipop update finally...And i don't care for it. I hate the double swipe down for "quick settings". Why the hell can't i just pull down the whole menu with one swipe?? And i HATE lock screen + security code. Apparently no way to get rid of lock screen? Even when i disable lock screen notifications i still have to swipe. It's so pointless for me. Blah.

You can if you pull down with two fingers instead of one.

 

[Grimm Fandango]

You can if you pull down with two fingers instead of one.

Oh nice.

Also noticed my One M8 can go to lock screen by swiping up (probably always there but I'm an Android newb still)

 

[malfcn]

I added some info to a contact, and now next their their phone and address there is a red checkmark..why?

Anyone?

 

[NotBacon]

Nexus 6 on 5.1 is............ dank. It's never been a slouch, but now it's just insane.

This phone is 99% perfect now.
My last gripe: when you swipe away an app on the recents screen, occasionally the tip of the app card hangs there for a fraction of a second at the screen edge, before disappearing. It's off-putting and shows lazy programming.

 

[kmfdmpig]

Tablet question:

I want to buy a fairly nice tablet to read comics and perhaps browse/watch videos/play games, but mostly for reading comics. I currently use a Nook HD+, which is surprisingly good for comic reading.

The things most important to me are the aspect ratio (it must be 16:10) an SD slot (so no Nexus 9) and screen quality.
I was hoping the Galaxy Tab S 2 would be better than the original as it seems odd to buy something 9 months old, but the Tab S 2 will have the wrong aspect ratio and a lower res. screen. The Z4 Tablet seems interesting, but based on prices in Europe seems overpriced.

I don't see anything on the horizon worth waiting for and am therefore thinking about getting a refurbished Tab S. Any suggestions or thoughts?

 

[Jzero]

This phone is 99% perfect now.

Nah the back material still sucks ass. Can't wait to get my wood back.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Tablet question:

I want to buy a fairly nice tablet to read comics and perhaps browse/watch videos/play games, but mostly for reading comics. I currently use a Nook HD+, which is surprisingly good for comic reading.

The things most important to me are the aspect ratio (it must be 16:10) an SD slot (so no Nexus 9) and screen quality.
I was hoping the Galaxy Tab S 2 would be better than the original as it seems odd to buy something 9 months old, but the Tab S 2 will have the wrong aspect ratio and a lower res. screen. The Z4 Tablet seems interesting, but based on prices in Europe seems overpriced.

I don't see anything on the horizon worth waiting for and am therefore thinking about getting a refurbished Tab S. Any suggestions or thoughts?

Spoiler

Surface Pro 3

 

[Dead]

Tablet question:

I want to buy a fairly nice tablet to read comics and perhaps browse/watch videos/play games, but mostly for reading comics. I currently use a Nook HD+, which is surprisingly good for comic reading.

The things most important to me are the aspect ratio (it must be 16:10) an SD slot (so no Nexus 9) and screen quality.
I was hoping the Galaxy Tab S 2 would be better than the original as it seems odd to buy something 9 months old, but the Tab S 2 will have the wrong aspect ratio and a lower res. screen. The Z4 Tablet seems interesting, but based on prices in Europe seems overpriced.

I don't see anything on the horizon worth waiting for and am therefore thinking about getting a refurbished Tab S. Any suggestions or thoughts?

If 8.4" range is okay, then Dell Venue 8 7000 is one of the best android tablets around, has an OLED screen, microsd and is 16:10

Otherwise I would wait for the Z4

 

[The Faceless Master]

Tablet question:

I want to buy a fairly nice tablet to read comics and perhaps browse/watch videos/play games, but mostly for reading comics. I currently use a Nook HD+, which is surprisingly good for comic reading.

The things most important to me are the aspect ratio (it must be 16:10) an SD slot (so no Nexus 9) and screen quality.
I was hoping the Galaxy Tab S 2 would be better than the original as it seems odd to buy something 9 months old, but the Tab S 2 will have the wrong aspect ratio and a lower res. screen. The Z4 Tablet seems interesting, but based on prices in Europe seems overpriced.

I don't see anything on the horizon worth waiting for and am therefore thinking about getting a refurbished Tab S. Any suggestions or thoughts?

get the Tab S

 

[kmfdmpig]

Spoiler

Surface Pro 3

I would love to but I already have a windows transformer and good desktop and don't want to spend too much.

Need bigger than 8.9 which is what nook HD+ is.
Thanks, Faceless. That's definitely the way I'm leaning.
I appreciate all the input.

 

[Bboy AJ]

Just flashed 5.1 fresh on my N10 since this will be the last (major) update it will ever receive :''(

No, it isn't. This tablet is going to keep going strong!

 

[Drifters]

Spoiler

Surface Pro 3

*Bro Fist*

 

[Jzero]

Ugh, i'm getting duplicate SMS' after flashing the 5.1 update.

 

[Mario007]

Hi guys, just a question. I just bought an Xperia Z2 here in China but it is the Chinese version of the phone, ie google services and apps are completely missing. Is there any way to get the play services on the phone without having to root it and flashing them in?

 

[Groof]

Some dude on Reddit swapped the battery in their n5 with a g2 battery

I really want to do this, but I'm not handy with these things so I'd probably burn it up

 

[Pachimari]

I had no idea the LG G4 had leaked. So it'll keep the removable battery, nice.

 

[Dobsie]

Well. And to think I had finally been considering to upgrade my nexus 4 to a 5 as the on off button is now almost worn out and waiting for the next nexus seems too far away.

Maybe I'll just grab a cheap moto g and wait.

Try taking the back off and reseating the power button on the n4, it worked for me when I was using mine.

Some dude on Reddit swapped the battery in their n5 with a g2 battery

I really want to do this, but I'm not handy with these things so I'd probably burn it up

Wow that's brilliant!

 

[vwnut13]

from the other thread, other than health app:

Stability Enhancements

-Increases stability of Mail
-Improves stability of Flyover in Maps
-Improves stability of Music
-Improves VoiceOver reliability
-Improves connectivity with Made for iPhone Hearing Aids


Bug Fixes

-Fixes an issue in Maps that prevented navigating to some favorite locations
-Addresses an issue where the last word in a quick reply message wasn’t autocorrected
-Fixes an issue where duplicate iTunes purchased content could prevent iCloud restore from completing
-Resolves an issue where some music or playlists didn’t sync from iTunes to the Music app
-Fixes an issue where deleted audiobooks sometimes remained on the device
-Resolves an issue that could prevent call audio from routing to car speakers while using Siri Eyes Free
-Fixes a Bluetooth calling issue where no audio is heard until the call is answered
-Fixes a timezone issue where Calendar events appear in GMT
-Addresses an issue that caused certain events in a custom reoccurring meeting to drop from Exchange calendar
-Fixes an certificate error that prevented configuring an Exchange account behind a third-party gateway
-Fixes an issue that could cause an organizer’s Exchange meeting notes to be overwritten
-Resolves an issue that prevented some Calendar events from automatically showing as “busy” after accepting an invite.

all I know is apple released an update and I can download it on any ios device I have. This is 2015. Google pls.

I sure am glad that I use an operating system where system apps can be updated individually and not just through system updates.


Looking at that list, it seems to me a majority of the issues addressed in iOS 8.2 pertain to Mail/Maps/Music/Calendar.

In the time between the release of iOS 8.1.3 and of 8.2, Google has updates Maps three times, Play Music three times, and Calendar twice. Gmail hasn't had an update.

 

[Hasney]

Oh shit, I just had a UI redraw!!

 

[brotkasten]

I sure am glad that I use an operating system where system apps can be updated individually and not just through system updates.


Looking at that list, it seems to me a majority of the issues addressed in iOS 8.2 pertain to Mail/Maps/Music/Calendar.

In the time between the release of iOS 8.1.3 and of 8.2, Google has updates Maps three times, Play Music three times, and Calendar twice. Gmail hasn't had an update.

It also brings the fixes and improvements to older devices. I refuse to update my iPad 4 to iOS 8,because 7 already runs like shit.

 

[vwnut13]

It also brings the fixes and improvements to older devices. I refuse to update my iPad 4 to iOS 8,because 7 already runs like shit.

Just noticed this today on APK Mirror.


Gingerbread devices can update to the latest Play Store. Gingerbread.

 

[Talon]

ok then

Vaio is not part of Sony. This is a smartphone for the Japanese market to complement Vaio's laptop lineup. My guess is that they don't want to spend mobey on software so they are going to ship it with stock Android plus Google services.

Looks like a pretty good low/mid tier phone, maybe something to compete with the moto E.

Dreams crushed.
Forgot Sony offloaded Vaio laptops.

It's literally a rebranded Pantech phone.

Nothing to see here.

 

[Sid]

Any idea when the full version of materinova be out?

 

[Jigolo]

get the Tab S

Listen to this guy. Tab S 2

 

[kmfdmpig]

Listen to this guy. Tab S 2

Tab S 2? The one that is coming out in the future? It seems like a downgrade from the Tab S in a few ways to me (resolution + aspect ratio). I'm sure it will be faster at least, but the aspect ratio is a deal killer for me.

 

[Vanillalite]

Still no 5.1 for the N7 2013. :|

 

[rrvv]

since I am in japan I can confirm that the market share of phone market in japan is

70% iPhone
20% xperia
5% fliphone
5% others

based on my observation anyway

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

May want to avoid using custom ROMS on the N6 if you've done the OTA guys. seems there's an issue with bootloops even cyanogen have paused nightlies for it because of the reoprts. http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/relock-bootloader-time-updating-to-5-1-t3053497

 

[DrFunk]

since I am in japan I can confirm that the market share of phone market in japan is

70% iPhone
20% xperia
5% fliphone
5% others

based on my observation anyway

dem Fujitsu phones tho

 

[Killing_Joke]

You can if you pull down with two fingers instead of one.

Ah, cool but i'm more of a thumb dude so still kinda shitty for me.

Oh nice.

Also noticed my One M8 can go to lock screen by swiping up (probably always there but I'm an Android newb still)

Wow, just noticed swiping up while screen off skips the lock screen and straight to security. Crisis adverted for now but still have to get use to it because i loved the double tap to turn on so much and swipe has a specific sweet spot. Hope the M9 fixes this.

 

[Cheebo]

Tab S 2? The one that is coming out in the future? It seems like a downgrade from the Tab S in a few ways to me (resolution + aspect ratio). I'm sure it will be faster at least, but the aspect ratio is a deal killer for me.

It's resolution will not be less. You are misreading the specs, the only reason it is technically lower is the changed screen aspect ratio to the more traditional tablet standard. It is exactly the same as the Tab S in terms of the actual screen resolution when factoring in the new aspect ration. 16:10 is no longer really the norm for Android tablets. If that is your requirement you are going to be really limiting yourself going forward. There is a reason Google had the Nexus 9 be 16:9. It's the tablet standard for Android now.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

*Bro Fist*

Surface family must stick together.

Ah, cool but i'm more of a thumb dude so still kinda shitty for me.

Kind of silly but if you swipe down twice quickly with your thumb it will be like the two finger swipe I mentioned.

 

[Cheebo]

At this point anyone interested in Surface should just wait for Surface Pro 4. We should be seeing it around June or so.

 

[brotkasten]

At this point anyone interested in Surface should just wait for Surface Pro 4. We should be seeing it around June or so.

Make it September or October. Unless you really think Microsoft is going to launch a new flagship tablet without Windows 10.