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[NotBacon]

Family uses it a lot so I kinda have to get it.

Don't stop using Facebook, just don't use the app. Unless you want shitty device performance and much worse battery life. Yes it's that bad.

Just access the mobile site through the Chrome app. Keeps FB in check. When you close Chrome it's done. No BS battery draining happening in the background.

 

[Amagon]

Any recommendable gaming controllers that doesn't involve rooting Android?

I have a LG V10 and just try the Moga Power Pro, can't sync for shit.

 

[wilflare]

Is there an alternative Facebook app? Or is there some custom Chrome tab we can use to keep Facebook and get notifications?

 

[akira28]

Pro tip for any new Android users: turning off your device for 10 min once a week is something you should consider

why would I ever need to do this?

 

[ajpw]

Is there an alternative Facebook app? Or is there some custom Chrome tab we can use to keep Facebook and get notifications?

folio is quite good

 

[zbeeb]

Is there an alternative Facebook app? Or is there some custom Chrome tab we can use to keep Facebook and get notifications?

Just use Chrome and the mobile website. It gives you the option of receiving notifications when you open it the first time. Otherwise you can go to Settings -> Site Settings -> facebook.com and turn on notifications.

 

[brotkasten]

Oh evleaks doing incorrect HTC leaks again?

Just don't ever mention that to him or he'll insult you via DM and immediately block you afterwards.

Spoiler

true story

 

[Marion Cobretti]

Guys, I need to get a new phone tomorrow and my budget is $400.

Nexus 6, Moto X Pure, or something else?

Kinda leaning towards the Moto, but I love nexus devices, and the nexus 6 $50 cheaper. I also think the phone might be a bit big, but I'm also coming off a Note 2 so I'm guessing it might be similar actually.

Thoughts on the one plus x?

 

[crazy monkey]

Guys, I need to get a new phone tomorrow and my budget is $400.

Nexus 6, Moto X Pure, or something else?

Kinda leaning towards the Moto, but I love nexus devices, and the nexus 6 $50 cheaper. I also think the phone might be a bit big, but I'm also coming off a Note 2 so I'm guessing it might be similar actually.

Thoughts on the one plus x?

You can get s6 or flex (it is 199) for that kind of proce. Even 6p is attainable. So many frim xiomi or lenovo are better. Phone you mentioned are not good at this point. I would save money buy 100 moto g or lg g3 and in six month sell and ge5 xiomi or lenovo.

 

[Marion Cobretti]

Where can you get an S6 for that price?

 

[this_guy]

Just use Chrome and the mobile website. It gives you the option of receiving notifications when you open it the first time. Otherwise you can go to Settings -> Site Settings -> facebook.com and turn on notifications.

I use Folio (Tinfoil and Metal are also great) to browse Facebook, but none of the web wrapper apps can get push notifications I have my browser logged in (Chrome and Opera both have the option to receive Facebook push notifications). The big advantage is I don't need to use Facebook Messenger since the mobile browsers allow you to use Facebook chat.

 

[MuddyDonut]

I bought my Moto X pure for 300 on eBay. doesn't have Moto maker of course,but damn this phone is great so far.

 

[The Flash]

Don't stop using Facebook, just don't use the app. Unless you want shitty device performance and much worse battery life. Yes it's that bad.

Just access the mobile site through the Chrome app. Keeps FB in check. When you close Chrome it's done. No BS battery draining happening in the background.

I'll do that. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[DrFunk]

https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/695659809094426627

Powered by Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and skinned with HTC’s Sense 8.0 UI, the 5.1-inch Perfume was tipped as the company’s first global release to offer a 1440 x 2560 QHD display — which looked to be of the AMOLED variety, according to the person who saw it. Additionally, it will also be HTC’s first widely distributed flagship device to offer a fingerprint scanner, embedded in a Samsung Galaxy-like home button.

 

[Volotaire]

This was last year's hypothesised/leaked render for comparison (M9). Although, the article does imply that it might not be the final design.

 

[thuway]

HTC make that AMOLED sweetness in a 6 inch package with an unlocked bootloader and I'm in.

 

[Jigolo]

This was last year's hypothesised/leaked render for comparison (M9). Although, the article does imply that it might not be the final design.

The one on the left with slightly smaller bezels and a fingerprint sensor on the back. Would've been bought yesterday

That concept is still my dream device

 

[Jazzy Network]

Yup. Looks like an iPhone. HTC stahp.

 

[kami_sama]

it irks me that the home button is not centered vertically. Can't you just move it 1mm upwards?

 

[DrFunk]

deal: 16GB Nexus 5X for $279: https://t.co/KiZnCw2FBG

 

[kami_sama]

deal: 16GB Nexus 5X for $279: https://t.co/KiZnCw2FBG

It must be selling a lot worse than I though. it looks this year's nexus phone is the 6P.

 

[Wreav]

The only guy I know that bought a 6P dropped it on his tile floor like a dummy and destroyed the glass.

Google told him to talk to Huawei, and Huawei said their $80 screen repair service hasn't even started in the US yet.

L
O
L

 

[crazy monkey]

For 199 Lg flex 2

Where can you get an S6 for that price?

$468 for s6 unlocked. I know your budget is 400

Lg g4 are around those or less. We will have new wave of smartphone very soon so that should be kept in mind depending upon your need.

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

The only guy I know that bought a 6P dropped it on his tile floor like a dummy and destroyed the glass.

Google told him to talk to Huawei, and Huawei said their $80 screen repair service hasn't even started in the US yet.

L
O
L

Huawei customer service department

"oh we don't have repair centre's up yet"

 

[Vanillalite]

Next Gen ROMing is here.

TWRP 3.0

TWRP 3.0.0-0 is out now for all currently supported devices.

What’s new in 3.0.0-0:

Completely new theme - Much more modern and much nicer looking (by z31s1g)
True Terminal Emulator - Includes arrow keys, tab and tab completion, etc. (by _that)
Language translation - It won’t be perfect and especially some languages that require large font files like Chinese & Japanese won’t be availble on most devices. Also some languages may only be partially translated at this time. Feel free to submit more translations to OmniROM’s Gerrit. (mostly by Dees_Troy)
Flashing of sparse images - On select devices you will be able to flash some parts of factory images via the TWRP GUI (by HashBang173)
Adopted storage support for select devices - TWRP can now decrypt adopted storage partitions from Marshmallow
Reworked graphics to bring us more up to date with AOSP - includes support for adf and drm graphics (by Dees_Troy)
SuperSU prompt will no longer display if a Marshmallow ROM is installed
Update exfat, exfat fuse, dosfstools (by mdmower)
Update AOSP base to 6.0
A huge laundry list of other minor fixes and tweaks

 

[wilflare]

Next Gen ROMing is here.

TWRP 3.0

sounds sweeeet! waiting for the angler (Nexus 6P) build

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

Next Gen ROMing is here.

TWRP 3.0

Hasn't that theme been around for a while now? well it was on the 6P anyway.

Flashing parts of Factory images is great news though.

 

[The Flash]

Got my Nexus 5X. Liking it so far. Chrome is really slow though.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Verizon Wireless is now offering unlimited video streaming.

but only on go90.

which is owned by Verizon.

 

[osiris3355]

Got my Nexus 5X. Liking it so far. Chrome is really slow though.

The 5x doesn't have the internals to run 64 bit Encrypted Android. The regular 5 is smoother.

Edit: It will get worse with uptime. Ready to ditch mine for the 6p but may try the new htc iphone if the camera doesnt blow and it has usb C.

Return your 5x whike you still can...
http://m.androidcentral.com/nexus-5x-three-months

 

[this_guy]

Verizon Wireless is now offering unlimited video streaming.

but only on go90.

which is owned by Verizon.

Thanks T-Mobile

 

[reKon]

That awkward moment when sub 200 dollar tablets end up being more useful than the Pixel C.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TduA1LNR3wA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXsbU9yYnhQ

 

[Bboy AJ]

Got my Nexus 5X. Liking it so far. Chrome is really slow though.

Use RSBrowser

 

[VoxPop]

Looking to get back on the Android wagon when I get the opportunity. Hopefully the GS7 Edge removes all the bloat or at least leaves them as optional downloads. A pipedream indeed. Are they releasing the Plus the same time as the regular Edge this year?

 

[ctfg23]

Looking to get back on the Android wagon when I get the opportunity. Hopefully the GS7 Edge removes all the bloat or at least leaves them as optional downloads. A pipedream indeed. Are they releasing the Plus the same time as the regular Edge this year?

If the rumors/leaks are accurate there is only going to be one edge this year, with a 5.5in screen

 

[wilflare]

Use RSBrowser

are the security concerns surrounding these browsers resolved yet? the whole bit about whether the source code has been made open-source etc

 

[Prototype Viktor]

the february security OTA didn't do the app optimising thing. pleasant surprise.

it didn't do it for me on the 6P but did it for my N7

 

[wilflare]

I use Folio (Tinfoil and Metal are also great) to browse Facebook, but none of the web wrapper apps can get push notifications I have my browser logged in (Chrome and Opera both have the option to receive Facebook push notifications). The big advantage is I don't need to use Facebook Messenger since the mobile browsers allow you to use Facebook chat.

guess I'll look at that as well. was thinking of trying Metal and Folio.

Using the browser, do you get Push Notifications for the Facebook chat as well?

 

[VoxPop]

If the rumors/leaks are accurate there is only going to be one edge this year, with a 5.5in screen

Sweet. I've never owned a phablet except the Note 2 I guess which was a piece of trash. Gonna be great having the extra screen real estate. Owners of the 6P, how is the phone holding up 5 months later?

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

That awkward moment when sub 200 dollar tablets end up being more useful than the Pixel C.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TduA1LNR3wA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXsbU9yYnhQ

Leave my Pixel alone D: It's great now D:


on a side note I dreamt I got a Neogaf user tag last night, it was bliss.

 

[Hasney]

Rox598
Pixel Fetishist
(Today, 11:58 AM)

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

Rox598
Pixel Fetishist
(Today, 11:58 AM)

:O stop looking at my Google Search history.

 

[ctfg23]

I just switched to Project Fi and am enjoying it so far. I like being able to send SMS from Google Hangouts and being able to get data sim cards for my other devices.

My only problem is that I'm an idiot and put the wrong name when signing up and for some reason they can't change the name on the billing statement.

 

[Bboy AJ]

My old tag was better but this current tag will solidify me being a Messiah. Repent, those who deny my prophecy. In less than five years, we'll have moved on from the decades old 3.5 mm hell we've had to suffer.

 

[GrizzleBoy]

Flashed stock/official marahmallow update on my LG G3.

Doze.

Wow.

Went to bed with 53% battery.

Woke up with 52% battery.

Installed an app that can enable an unofficial "aggressive doze" that activates doze in minutes instead of hours of inactivity for extra bonus.

Marshmallow is a necessary update for all phones.

 

[this_guy]

guess I'll look at that as well. was thinking of trying Metal and Folio.

Using the browser, do you get Push Notifications for the Facebook chat as well?

I don't use FB chat that often, but from what I remember it does. Before I deleted the Facebook and Messenger app I used Opera Mini for a week as my browser exclusively for Facebook with notifications turned on. Pretty much every notification that came on the app was also received through the browser.

 

[vwnut13]

Finally bought myself a Nexus Player. Found it on clearance for $19 at Walmart.

 

[Hasney]

Finally bought myself a Nexus Player. Found it on clearance for $19 at Walmart.

I was going to laugh, but at the price, probably can't go wrong.

 

[brotkasten]

I was going to laugh, but at the price, probably can't go wrong.

I'm sure it's going to have better support than the Nexus Q.

 

[Hasney]

I'm sure it's going to have better support than the Nexus Q.

Well yeah, but I've had shits with more Google support than the Nexus Q.