Is using Nova Launcher for you out of the question?
I like how that seems to be a solutions that's ignored like it's almost out of principle..
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Android |OT6| Huawei or the iWay [Nobody Reads Edition]
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Is using Nova Launcher for you out of the question?
I like how that seems to be a solutions that's ignored like it's almost out of principle..
No, it's not. However, paying $700 is. I'm not in the USA, I can't get a phone through any of the US carriers, so I have to buy one that's unlocked (since buying a note here in Korea won't give me a phone that supports us lte bands). That severely limits my options.
If my nexus 5 wasn't being such a huge piece of shit, I'd honestly wait. However, I've missed phone calls due to the touchscreen not responding. It'll randomly just restart out of the blue. There's times where the entire phone will freeze and then go crazy to catch up. I get ghost touches where the phone does something entirely different then where I touched. I've tried different custom roms, I've flashed it back to stock and the same issues exist. Combine the fact that it's the international model, it does me no good stateside as it won't get lte. Throw in the pos battery life and it's a wonder I haven't put this thing through a wall yet.
The OP2 is an awesome phone.
Some people should really unplug themselves from the negativity of this thread and it's hive mind.
I wouldn't mind an OP2, but I hate the invite system. So freaking stupid.
-Pyromaniac-
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Sooooo I've seen a lot of the Huawei nexus. Price is definitely going to be higher than lg nexus but not as high as last years nexus 6. There is a possibility it won't be much higher. Considering what I saw is Canadian dollars and our dollar is terrible right now. So I'm assuming it'll be less in the USA.
You don't want to price it to low as it would cut into sales of the 5x, but on the same token, the existence of the 5x gives Google a bit more flexibility with the price.
The big thing will be storage. Due to the lack of a SD card slot, 32GB has to be the minimum, 16GB isn't going to cut it (that gives the Moto X a huge advantage).
LostMyNarbles
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I'm not particularly saying it's terrible, but I recall that Bobo previously ordered one and didn't like it so I'm not sure why he'd get another.
I think I'm going to replace my back up phone. I've got the Optimus F6 and I should be able to sell that on Swappa for $40-$60. Thinking about getting the 2nd Generation Moto E for use as my back up when :
1) travel overseas (depending on the location)
2) sell my primary phone and need a temp one
3) when my primary phone is in repair (my current situation)
Is there any other budget choices that's better for $99? That's what the LTE Moto E is selling for on Amazon right now.
1) travel overseas (depending on the location)
2) sell my primary phone and need a temp one
3) when my primary phone is in repair (my current situation)
Is there any other budget choices that's better for $99? That's what the LTE Moto E is selling for on Amazon right now.
WhiskerFrisker
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Stop beating around the bush. How did it feel?
BoboBrazil
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I never said I didn't like it. I never used it because I decided to resell it for profit. I'm going to open and use this one. I might resell it too if I don't like it. I could still make $50 profit if I don't like it. From all impressions I think it will be great though. Apparently it's great except for the lack of NFC and early software..
-Pyromaniac-
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I saw a ton of it on paper lol. It did include pix tho. And some specs. And pricing. And launch date which I'm not mentioning because it might just be the date it comes to carriers in Canada and not the google play store. It's late october though.
Oh and the display is apparently AMOLED. Not sure how accurate that is but that's what it said.
The Faceless Master
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they're supposed to use private key crypto so i'm guessing to emulate the chip,. you'd have to decap it in acid and examine it under an electron microscope to get the key or something else time consuming and destructive like that. and it's a key unique to that card so it would just not financially be worthwhile...
liability shift happens on the 1st, sooooo many places not ready. assuming the card vendors don't delay, shit's gonna be crazy.
if the margins are better, then that's absolutely what you want to do.
How's that paper feel? Good quality? Photo quality? Possibly even laminated?
-Pyromaniac-
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the paper had a hump on the back because it was so thin
The Faceless Master
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WhiskerFrisker
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Amoled is an awesome display so that's cool. Can't wait until the event.
I'm not a fan of these big phones, but when I held and played with the Nexus 6, it will did feel great and snappy. If only stock android had Touch Wiz like multiwindow, it would be one of those phablets that you just can just use for the next 3+ years and not worry about anything
No NFC for Android Pay though lol
FYI here's a root free ad blocker https://m.adguard.com/en/welcome.html
WhiskerFrisker
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I'm a-okay with big phones. (Anything over 6 inches is pushing it though.)
Saiyan-Rox
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Has it been confirmed you can use android Wear with it? I don't think it was mentioned in the release post?
Saiyan-Rox
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That doesn't mention Android Pay or am I missing it?
The Faceless Master
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so its a skip year for wearables too?
maybe next year...
maybe next year...
Jzero
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You said Android Wear...
Unknown Soldier
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Every year is a skip year for wearables
The Faceless Master
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there's always hope for next year...
Jazzy Network
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Nah S2 will be good. Can't wait to get mine.
The Faceless Master
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it doesnt even take calls
Jazzy Network
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That's a good thing.
-Pyromaniac-
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Even though this nexus 6 with fingerprint scanner is probably a prototype it does give a glimpse of how it will be in the 2016 moto x phone(S).
Bloodember
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To bad that's not this years Nexus 6, The Huawei one is hideous.Even though this nexus 6 with fingerprint scanner is probably a prototype it does give a glimpse of how it will be in the 2016 moto x phone(S).
The Faceless Master
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No one was disagreeing with you lol
Jzero
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My blue nexus 6 is plain as fuck what are you talking about.
Jazzy Network
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What does that mean? Compared to the N4 or GS6.
pretty phone
New Chromecast leaked: http://9to5google.com/2015/09/17/ex...-w-backdrop-feeds-better-wifi-fast-play-more/
will buy 3 again
will buy 3 again
is it working for you? Every time I try it I keep on getting 'google now can't be reached right now".
New Chromecast leaked: http://9to5google.com/2015/09/17/ex...-w-backdrop-feeds-better-wifi-fast-play-more/
will buy 3 again
Yoooo
Edit: LOL, why does it look like that??
Unknown Soldier
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If you're actually claiming that Stagefright will result in a universal root, well I'll believe it when I see it. It is extremely hard to exploit Stagefright in a consistent manner because of how Android sandboxing and memory address obfuscation works. That's why there still isn't any Android Security Apocalypse going on right now even though nearly a billion devices worldwide are vulnerable.
Well every year is a skip year for wearables as far as I'm concerned.
Jzero
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New Chromecast leaked: http://9to5google.com/2015/09/17/ex...-w-backdrop-feeds-better-wifi-fast-play-more/
will buy 3 again
Why the fuck is it a circle? haha
Makes it look bigger than my Nexus Player.
it was working for a bit. now i get the same error
Bloodember
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It's better than that black bar at the top of the Huawei.
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