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[TarpitCarnivore]

So maybe you Android fans can explain something to me: why in the hell doesn't Android support CalDAV or CardDAV? I understand it's a Google platform so use Google services, but even Apple has built in support for these standards.

 

[The Faceless Master]

So maybe you Android fans can explain something to me: why in the hell doesn't Android support CalDAV or CardDAV? I understand it's a Google platform so use Google services, but even Apple has built in support for these standards.

because ... Google.

there are 3rd party apps that support them though.

 

[outunderthestars]

Probably for good reason.

This shit right here. This thread would be much, much more pleasant and frequented by a large group of people if it wasn't for the 4-6 top posters in this thread who are absurdly vitriolic and downright unpleasant.

 

[Noema]

What gallery app did quickpic users flock to after the whole debacle where it was sold to a shady dev? Should I just continue to use an older version if I want a lightweight local storage gallery app?

I use Focus

 

[ukas]

This shit right here. This thread would be much, much more pleasant and frequented by a large group of people if it wasn't for the 4-6 top posters in this thread who are absurdly vitriolic and downright unpleasant.

Glad to know that I'm not crazy.

 

[The Faceless Master]

This shit right here. This thread would be much, much more pleasant and frequented by a large group of people if it wasn't for the 4-6 top posters in this thread who are absurdly vitriolic and downright unpleasant.

surely you meant 4-5 top posters.

 

[yyzjohn]

surely you meant 4-5 top posters.

Ha, TFM is #6, nice one.

(I agree with the complaints from casual readers/posters in this thread too)

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

because ... Google.

there are 3rd party apps that support them though.

My provider (Fastmail) recommends some but I'd prefer to have it baked into the OS. Only other complaint is the state of RSS readers is pretty weak (for me). All the ones supporting my service of choice (feedbin) are pretty dated.

 

[alpinestars1980]

I got a Gear VR yesterday. It's seriously impressive. The Netflix app alone just makes you feel like you're watching a movie on a 70-80" TV.

Quite a steal at $100 for anyone with one of the 4 Samsung phones that use it. The S7 better support it lol

I've been wanting to try it out. Did you get a Bluetooth controller too, or just the headset for now? I'm just curious how the experience is with and without a controller.

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

This shit right here. This thread would be much, much more pleasant and frequented by a large group of people if it wasn't for the 4-6 top posters in this thread who are absurdly vitriolic and downright unpleasant.

I am?

What a start to the year that was

 

[Jazzy Network]

This shit right here. This thread would be much, much more pleasant and frequented by a large group of people if it wasn't for the 4-6 top posters in this thread who are absurdly vitriolic and downright unpleasant.

Hmmm. I'd like to know what I do to shit up the thread.

 

[DrFurbs]

I use Focus

Looks like google photos, kinda.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Instead of bitching about the quality of posting, post some shiteee to get discussion going.

Regardless, I've never said anything that wasn't the truth and I always try to help people when they do ask a random question here. Most others do as well. It's only when there's not a lot to talk about that people start messing around.

 

[Reckoner]

Let's save the drama for when the new phones with the 820 hit.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

Instead of bitching about the quality of posting, post some shiteee to get discussion going.

Regardless, I've never said anything that wasn't the truth and I always try to help people when they do ask a random question here. Most others do as well. It's only when there's not a lot to talk about that people start messing around.

I tried with my CardDAV/CalDAV question but ¯\_(&#12484_/¯

 

[Groof]

this thread is a big lovable dysfunctional family.

 

[Toki767]

I've been wanting to try it out. Did you get a Bluetooth controller too, or just the headset for now? I'm just curious how the experience is with and without a controller.

Just the headset. I haven't tried any games on it. Just watching videos. I need to try some games though. Sad the DS3/4 don't work correctly.

 

[alpinestars1980]

Just the headset. I haven't tried any games on it. Just watching videos. I need to try some games though. Sad the DS3/4 don't work correctly.

Nice. Thanks for the reply. I need to jump in as it is relatively inexpensive for the tech. I liked my Google Cardboard experience and that's more crude than this.

 

[inm8num2]

The 100 best Android Apps of 2016 (Phandroid)

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I tried with my CardDAV/CalDAV question but ¯\_(&#12484_/¯

Lets be real, you know the answer is because google gonna goog. It's a fact we have come to accept lol.

The 100 best Android Apps of 2016 (Phandroid)

I really don't use enough apps. I used to just download everything and try stuff out but now I pretty much stick to my main handfull. I have to try some of these. Especially this 'netflix' app. Sounds promising.

 

[Groof]

The 100 best Android Apps of 2016 (Phandroid)

how can they have a health & fitness category and not mention Progression? best gym tracker around.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

This shit right here. This thread would be much, much more pleasant and frequented by a large group of people if it wasn't for the 4-6 top posters in this thread who are absurdly vitriolic and downright unpleasant.

I'm not even in the Top 15 posters and I have no idea what you're going on about right now. You're either projecting a little too hard or just delusional.

 

[No Love]

This shit right here. This thread would be much, much more pleasant and frequented by a large group of people if it wasn't for the 4-6 top posters in this thread who are absurdly vitriolic and downright unpleasant.

Is this a call for revolution?

 

[Bboy AJ]

"This thread sucks!" Has three posts in thread.

Post what you want to see or make your own thread. I don't see hostility or negativity in this thread. Just a bunch of tech lovers that are pretty objective. On the other hand, you have the Apple thread where people defend 1GB RAM.

 

[Bboy AJ]

These apps are p cool and I didn't know many existed https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0

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▣ [Backdrops (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=17) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.backdrops.wallpapers


Sift through hundreds of original wallpapers hand crafted in house by the the Backdrops team. Enjoy exclusive walls designed specifically for your devices.


**Rating:** 4.4/5

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▣ [Native Clipboard (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=51)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dhm47.nativeclipboard


Native clip board provides easy and seamless access to anything you copied by simply double clicking the desired text field.Then choosing a clip will automatically paste it.


**Rating:** 4.5/10

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▣ [Portal](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=82)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pushbullet.android.portal


Getting pictures, videos, and other files from your computer onto your phone should be quick and painless. Portal helps by making it as easy as drag and drop.


**Rating:** 4.4/5

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▣ [Solid Explorer File Manager (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=114)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2


Looking for a good file explorer with a sleek, modern look and many features? Good to see you here!
Solid Explorer is the best looking file and cloud manager with two independent panels, which brings to you a new file browsing experience.


**Rating:**4.6/5

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▣ [Monospace Writer BETA (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=168)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.underwood.monospace


Monospace is a minimal notes and writing app, built from the ground up with a designed-for-touch UI.
It get's rid of the standard editing features you'd find in standard writing apps and replaces them with a modern-styled, essentials-only formatting popup.


**Rating:** 4.3/5

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▣ [Enpass Password Manager (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=226)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.enpass.app


Enpass is all about freedom from remembering too many passwords and other life important credentials. It secures them in one place by your master password and makes them accessible anywhere, right away on your smartphones and desktops.


**Rating:** 4.5/5

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▣ [Micopi (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=302)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easytarget.micopi


Micopi allows you to assign a unique image to every person in your telephone's contact list. If you do not happen to have a (decent) photo of someone you know, you can use the app to simply generate one.

**Rating:** 4.0/5

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▣ [Phonograph (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=336)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kabouzeid.gramophone


(Their Claim): Probably the best looking music player out there.


**Rating:** 4.5/5

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▣ [Doze (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=376)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yirgalab.dzzz


When screen is off, Doze prevents your apps from sending or receiving data without disabling your Wi-Fi or 2G/3G/4G data. In this way it adds more hours to standby time and makes significant difference to battery life.

**Rating:** 4.2/5

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▣ [Mathway (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=408)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bagatrix.mathway.android


With millions of users and billions of problems solved, Mathway is the world's #1 math problem solver. Got a tough algebra equation to solve, or a polynomial to factor? Having a difficult time with Calculus integrals and limits? Simply type your problem in (or point your phone camera and snap a pic!) to receive free instant answers.

**Rating:** 4.0/5

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▣ [Custom Quick Settings (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=475)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quinny898.app.customquicksettings


Default quick settings not enough for you? Add app links, web links and custom toggles to your quick settings without root (on Android 6.0, root is required on Android 5.0/5.1) using Custom Quick Settings

**Rating:** 4.4/5

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▣ [Texpand (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=546)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.isaiasmatewos.texpand


Texpand is a text expansion app that helps you save a lot of time by assigning shortcuts to your frequently used texts.


**Rating:** 4.5/5

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▣ [Audify Notification Reader (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=606)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.codeseed.audify


Audify helps you to be informed about your notifications without any effort. It speaks out your notifications through your phone speaker or headset or via any connected bluetooth device and intelligently ignores the notifications that might annoy you.


**Rating:** 3.9/5

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▣ [RoundMe (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=656)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.round.app


The best 360 panoramas and immersive stories from Roundme (https://www.round.me) coming to Android with VR headsets support!


**Rating:** 4.6/5

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▣ [Khan Academy (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=691)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.khanacademy.android


You can learn anything — for free: Over 10,000 videos and explanations at your fingertips in math, science, economics, history, and much, much more


**Rating:** 4.5/5

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▣ [ADV Screen Recorder (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=728)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogspot.byterevapps.lollipopscreenrecorder


Need to record your screen in a easy way and without a menu that covers your whole screen? ADV Screen recorder was designed to be fully featured, without any kind of restritions and without requiring root.


**Rating:** 4.5/5

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▣ [Kodi (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=777)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xbmc.kodi


Kodi® media center, formerly known as XBMC™ Media Center, is an award-winning free and open source cross-platform software media player and entertainment hub for digital media for HTPCs (Home theater PCs).


**Rating:** 4.6/5

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▣[Office Lens (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=819)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.officelens


Office Lens trims, enhances, and makes pictures of whiteboards and docs readable.


**Rating:** 4.5/5

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▣ [Gallery Doctor (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=856)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flayvr.doctor


Clean up your phone and free up valuable storage with Gallery Doctor, the fastest growing photo cleaner that instantly identifies the bad & similar photos in your Android gallery


**Rating:** 4.5/5

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▣ [CPU-Z (FREE)](https://youtu.be/FJzSH6_zpW0?t=888)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cpuid.cpu_z


Android version of the popular CPU identification tool for PC, CPU-Z is a free application that reports information about your device.


**Rating:** 4.5/5

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I love backdrops wallpapers but sometimes they get a bit repetitive. A lot of them have a similar aesthetic.

 

[RayStorm]

Talking about apps, why is it that the default Samsung Galaxy S6 camera app is as bad as it is? And why can't I find a different app that actually does what I want?

What I want is for it to behave like the Nokia Lumia Camera (not the manual one though): Set an automatic shooting mode/scene (in my case "sport" or something alike the does whatever necessary to keep shutter time faster than 1/60 second) and have that scene be the default whenever I start the camera app. As is the Samsung app does have scenes, but after every start, and due to the overly aggressive ram management there's a lot of those, it defaults to the default scene and there's no way to make a different scene the default scene. Maddening.
Other apps either don't have scenes or manual apps (at least those tested so far by me) don't adjust the ISOs automatically when setting manual exposure time.

If anyone has a recommendation I'd certainly be thankful.

 

[komplanen]

Honor 7 or One Plus 2? Or is there another flavour of the month in that price range? 90% of the use would be Chrome or YouTube. Not really interested in apps.

 

[Bloodember]

Honor 7 or One Plus 2? Or is there another flavour of the month in that price range? 90% of the use would be Chrome or YouTube. Not really interested in apps.

If that's all your going to do with the phone, there's no reason to spend more than $200. Also if you really want one of those two, get the Honor 7. The One Plus 2 is a pile of garbage. I've owned it and it was the worse smartphone experience I ever had.

 

[Quixzlizx]

Honor 7 or One Plus 2? Or is there another flavour of the month in that price range? 90% of the use would be Chrome or YouTube. Not really interested in apps.

http://www.amazon.com/BLU-Life-One-Smartphone-Unlocked/dp/B0189RMNTG/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1451750382&sr=1-1&keywords=blu+life+one+x

 

[xplicitone]

My Note 5 keeps saying I don't have a SIM card, after being on for about 30 or so minutes so I have to keep restarting it. Anybody have this problem?

I had my phone for almost 2 months and didn't start having this issue until about 2 days ago and it's too frequent.

I'm with Verizon, if that matters.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

My Note 5 keeps saying I don't have a SIM card, after being on for about 30 or so minutes so I have to keep restarting it. Anybody have this problem?

I had my phone for almost 2 months and didn't start having this issue until about 2 days ago and it's too frequent.

I'm with Verizon, if that matters.

always start with factory reset

if that doesn't solve it maybe it's a problem with the sim slot/card. But try the reset first.

 

[Bloodember]

My Note 5 keeps saying I don't have a SIM card, after being on for about 30 or so minutes so I have to keep restarting it. Anybody have this problem?

I had my phone for almost 2 months and didn't start having this issue until about 2 days ago and it's too frequent.

I'm with Verizon, if that matters.

I've had mine since October and don't have that issue, of course mine is on AT&T. Sounds like a hardware issue though.

Try a factory reset first though, might work.

 

[Jazzy Network]

My Note 5 keeps saying I don't have a SIM card, after being on for about 30 or so minutes so I have to keep restarting it. Anybody have this problem?

I had my phone for almost 2 months and didn't start having this issue until about 2 days ago and it's too frequent.

I'm with Verizon, if that matters.

Just take it to a Verizon store.

 

[Wreav]

I got a Gear VR yesterday. It's seriously impressive. The Netflix app alone just makes you feel like you're watching a movie on a 70-80" TV.

Quite a steal at $100 for anyone with one of the 4 Samsung phones that use it. The S7 better support it lol

Haven't had a chance to see Netflix on it, but was totally underwhelmed by the Gear with an S6 after using Google Cardboard.

I think the price is just right, though.

 

[reKon]

you getting anything legit with that Google money? I was thinking of Laura Croft Go.

I think the only thing I would spend credit on at this point are the walking dead telltale games, but I have no idea when the inapp purchasers go on sale.

 

[Kraftwerk]

Need a new phone asap this week. Nexus 6 is DEAD.

I want a bigger screen still,and these are the ones being offered to my by my carrier for free due to my nexus dying.

Sony Xperia® Z5
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
Nexus 6P
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
LG G4


I mainly use my phone to take pics, videos, and do some creativity stuff like take notes or brainstorm an artwork. Thats why Im kinda leaning towards the Note 4, but dunno how it is in comparison with the other options. I def want good battery life.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Need a new phone asap this week. Nexus 6 is DEAD.

I want a bigger screen still,and these are the ones being offered to my by my carrier for free due to my nexus dying.

Sony Xperia® Z5
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
Nexus 6P
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
LG G4


I mainly use my phone to take pics, videos, and do some creativity stuff like take notes or brainstorm an artwork. Thats why Im kinda leaning towards the Note 4, but dunno how it is in comparison with the other options. I def want good battery life.

6P no brainer if you want a big one

 

[Jzero]

Need a new phone asap this week. Nexus 6 is DEAD.

I want a bigger screen still,and these are the ones being offered to my by my carrier for free due to my nexus dying.

Sony Xperia® Z5
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
Nexus 6P
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
LG G4


I mainly use my phone to take pics, videos, and do some creativity stuff like take notes or brainstorm an artwork. Thats why Im kinda leaning towards the Note 4, but dunno how it is in comparison with the other options. I def want good battery life.

How did it die?

 

[Jazzy Network]

Need a new phone asap this week. Nexus 6 is DEAD.

I want a bigger screen still,and these are the ones being offered to my by my carrier for free due to my nexus dying.

Sony Xperia® Z5
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
Nexus 6P
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
LG G4


I mainly use my phone to take pics, videos, and do some creativity stuff like take notes or brainstorm an artwork. Thats why Im kinda leaning towards the Note 4, but dunno how it is in comparison with the other options. I def want good battery life.

Note 4 for sure if note taking and drawing is important. There really is no substitute for the S pen.

 

[Kraftwerk]

How did it die?

after the M update it stopped working. even after factory reset etc.

6P no brainer if you want a big one

Note 4 for sure if note taking and drawing is important. There really is no substitute for the S pen.

Yeah. I really like the 6P since its the newest one and updates are guaranteed for a while. The Note is definitely tempting due to the pen. But not sure how good the Spen is in reality.

I just got a wacom tablet, so Ive fallen in love with pen devices.

EDIT :

I can also get the Note 5 from my carrier. but ill have to pay $100. But have heard its somewhat of a downgrade compared to the Note 4.

 

[Wreav]

I can also get the Note 5 from my carrier. but ill have to pay $100. But have heard its somewhat of a downgrade compared to the Note 4.

lol

Note 5 is the hands down best non-nexus phone, dawg.

 

[kharma45]

after the M update it stopped working. even after factory reset etc.





Yeah. I really like the 6P since its the newest one and updates are guaranteed for a while. The Note is definitely tempting due to the pen. But not sure how good the Spen is in reality.

I just got a wacom tablet, so Ive fallen in love with pen devices.

EDIT :

I can also get the Note 5 from my carrier. but ill have to pay $100. But have heard its somewhat of a downgrade compared to the Note 4.

Only if you care about changing the battery and SD cards.

 

[Jazzy Network]

after the M update it stopped working. even after factory reset etc.





Yeah. I really like the 6P since its the newest one and updates are guaranteed for a while. The Note is definitely tempting due to the pen. But not sure how good the Spen is in reality.

I just got a wacom tablet, so Ive fallen in love with pen devices.

EDIT :

I can also get the Note 5 from my carrier. but ill have to pay $100. But have heard its somewhat of a downgrade compared to the Note 4.

It has a better everything than the 4 except having no SD and removable battery.

 

[Kraftwerk]

lol

Note 5 is the hands down best non-nexus phone, dawg.

Only if you care about changing the battery and SD cards.

It has a better everything than the 4 except having no SD and removable battery.

I see , as I said; I heard a few people say that on the web.

Ill call them on Monday and see if I can get the Note 5.

 

[Bboy AJ]

The 6P is the first choice. Note 5 in case you want a stylus you'll only use for the first week. $100 is a no brainer.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Hello, you wonderful people!

Question: Is there any way to add a gmail address to the gmail app without having to add it to the OS's account system, or do I have to download a third party email app?

I would make a second user account, but Samsung unfortunately removed that feature from the Lollipop update for my phone.

 

[Bloodember]

Hello, you wonderful people!

Question: Is there any way to add a gmail address to the gmail app without having to add it to the OS's account system, or do I have to download a third party email app?

I would make a second user account, but Samsung unfortunately removed that feature from the Lollipop update for my phone.

Yeah, swipe from the left, then click on the down arrow by your email address and click add account.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Yeah, swipe from the left, then click on the down arrow by your email address and click add account.

That doesn't work, unfortunately. That still adds it to the OS wide account system. I don't want the other Google account at a system level. Guess I'll just have to get another email app. Thanks, though!

 

[The Faceless Master]

always start with factory reset

if that doesn't solve it maybe it's a problem with the sim slot/card. But try the reset first.

lol no.

Just take it to a Verizon store.

this.

see if the Verizon USA ICCID card or Verizon USA ICCID slot is the issue first.