Got it for 230 shipped. Not really that excited but couldn't resist the price. Size is a turnoff and I'm not sure about EMUI. I can always just use it as a daily driver or backup phone for the next year.
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Honor 8 nougat addresses most of my issues with emui4. It still doesn't look stock but it's snappy.
https://youtu.be/skGLAC-75cs
https://youtu.be/skGLAC-75cs
TimeEffect
Member
Can anyone tell me battery life for 6S Edge, and S6 Edge plus and 6S?
Curious how they stack to apple S6 Plus.
I feel like I can get used to the S6 but the smaller s6 edge yet bigger screen is appealing. Its really about the battery
Curious how they stack to apple S6 Plus.
I feel like I can get used to the S6 but the smaller s6 edge yet bigger screen is appealing. Its really about the battery
I'd toss nova over it and call it a day. That Nougat update that Jeffrey posted looks promising. I could buy this for $220 new from Jet.com. The only thing holding me back from getting this is the poor low light camera performance. I want whatever main phone I have to have a great camera. I think that's why I'm just going to opt to try to get another S7 Int'l version once I get my refund back for the one that USPS lost.
So far I gotta say that I'm very impressed with the G4 Play performance, especially when downloading and navigating the Google Music and Google Play store app. This tells me that Samsung really fucked up when trying to optimize the snapdragon version of this phone. I'm expecting the Exynos version to be much better in this regard.
I have a chrome cast and echo and I prefer the ech purely because I get Amazon prime benefits on music and video. But I'll be honest that I use the echo for music and checking weather and traffic.
It has limited functionality but it does what I need from it.
sleverfunk
Member
So my gf's galaxy s5 finally died on her. She asked what are the best phones nowadays with great camera. I told her and showed some reviews about Iphone 7+, S7 edge and Pixel.
She really like the iphone but when I told her that the Iphone has no facebook chathead she seemed hesitant.
She also liked the pixel but it's not available here in our place. Fuck you googy.
She really like the iphone but when I told her that the Iphone has no facebook chathead she seemed hesitant.
She also liked the pixel but it's not available here in our place. Fuck you googy.
chromecast audio if you want/need best audio quality - I have it hooked up via optical out to my main av setup and it sounds quite excellent with high quality output settings turned on. otherwise, it just depends on your usage case. Dot has other functions but it just doesn't sound that great.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Got the shield back, and am able to chromecast the NHL stuff. Now I need to figure out if I can get around the local blackout restrictions...
Carpe Carnim
Member
Wife and I switched to Google Fi and picked up the 6P. We wanted the Pixel but the 128GB is rarer than hen's teeth for less than a grand.
Despite my reticence of Chinese designed phones we are loving them. My wife, who is completely technology apathetic is having a great time with it so far. Not to humble brag, but this happened yesterday and i'm trying to figure out how it happened...
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
OK. In about 2 hours I think I might absolutely love my shield. I can log into NHL on my PC, and just stream it right to my TV. This is amazing. If this chrome blackout extension works and I can watch my avalanche game without fuss....
Carpe Carnim
Member
Been debating whether to lay down cash for a Shield, but i've recognized that my Nexus Player is basically a Netflix/HBO/Kodi box and that I don't think I would play games on it with the PS4 and 3DS within reach. OTOH, shiny!
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Well that's annoying.
The blackout blocker I got seems to work just fine. I can bring the game up on my browser. But If I steam it to the Shield, it pops up with the blackout notice.
edit: dumb as hell workaround. Cast the tab, not the video directly, and it works just fine. Looks pretty darn good.
The blackout blocker I got seems to work just fine. I can bring the game up on my browser. But If I steam it to the Shield, it pops up with the blackout notice.
edit: dumb as hell workaround. Cast the tab, not the video directly, and it works just fine. Looks pretty darn good.
I thought no I've converted my wife from iOS to android. She was watching me place my S7 Edge on a wireless charger and for days now thought it was just a fancy stand.
But she was watching me yesterday use gestures on Nova such as double tap to turn off display and swipe up for app drawer but she said wouldn't it be great if she could do swipe up to access Facebook and I told her she can customise anything.
I can see her using her upgrade soon. We are now a chromcast, fire tv, echo household with only an iPad and Apple TV left.
If only android could sort its tablet situation out but I think my sons next item will be a chrome book.
But she was watching me yesterday use gestures on Nova such as double tap to turn off display and swipe up for app drawer but she said wouldn't it be great if she could do swipe up to access Facebook and I told her she can customise anything.
I can see her using her upgrade soon. We are now a chromcast, fire tv, echo household with only an iPad and Apple TV left.
If only android could sort its tablet situation out but I think my sons next item will be a chrome book.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Recommendation for media player apps for Andorid TV?
Had AirVideo on appleTV, and that just let me stream right from files on my PC.
Had AirVideo on appleTV, and that just let me stream right from files on my PC.
Carpe Carnim
Member
VLC is my always goto for playing of common and odd formats. But what features do you want and need?
Kodi has been good, but it's a little too feature rich for just opening iso or mp4 videos.
Lord Google is pleased!
SolidSnakeUS
Member
Apparently 7.1.1 will be out officially for Nexus 6P on the 6th. Curious, for people who have used 7.1.1 on the 6P so far, are the battery issues from 7.0 fixed?
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
My 5X is in an infinite boot loop now. Looking on reddit makes it seem like a very common issue. The 5X barely lasted me a year. I might switch to a Moto G4 now.
osiris3355
Banned
Since the Shield is a "power user" streaming device I would highly recommend you check out other communities for questions and/or tips and tricks. For some reason NeoGAF doesn't pay any attention to the Shield Android TV but it's thriving on Reddit, Google+ and AVS.
People are really knowledgeable about the shield and have lots of experience tinkering with things in those communities.
Edit: Here is a bunch for you if you are interested.
https://plus.google.com/communities/103510820500984874818
https://plus.google.com/communities/109694875004529508368
https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ShieldAndroidTV/
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/26-ho...vidia-shield-console-htpc-discussion-117.html
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/39-ne...-nvidia-shield-android-tv-set-top-box-41.html
DrForester
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^
Thanks. Will check out.
Ohh. That VLC thing is great. It automatically connects to the PS3 Media server app on my PC, so I don't have to do anything else.
Thanks. Will check out.
Ohh. That VLC thing is great. It automatically connects to the PS3 Media server app on my PC, so I don't have to do anything else.
Carpe Carnim
Member
Cool! VLC is the Swiss Army knife of my AV toolbox. You don't want to rely on it to do everything, but it does a lot of things well enough without too many added headaches.
Keep us updated on your experience with the Shield, I still may pick one up next year in anticipation of getting a 4K tv.
Being on Fi with the unlocked version, i'm sure i'll be first in line to get the update, but I definately plan to wait a week for the bugs to show themselves before I take the leap. After upgrading from the HTC One M8 HK variant i'm loving the battery on mine, but I know i'm in the minority. Hopefully 7.1 doesn't introduce too many new snags. Keep us up to date if you take the upgrade, I hope it's a smooth transition.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Same. I don't trust Google but $75 is worth a risk. I don't even know what I'll use it for. Owners, any issues using your own account in a multiple person household? Privacy concerns?
Haha they're all imploding at the same time. I wonder if my repaired one is actually repaired.
osiris3355
Banned
I said this in that Home thread. These hardware devices are coming from their new hardware division. Google has never marketed hardware like this before. Don't see them just dropping it like their old software ventures and developer toys.
Kind of a different situation now.
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
Did you have to send yours to LG?
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
I hope you're right but it's up to Google to earn the benefit of the doubt, now, after all their flubs.
Yes.
I also ordered a Chromecast and a Harmony Hub this weekend, so I'm going to see if I can use IFTTT to do a bunch of cool voice-activated shit to control my HT.
osiris3355
Banned
Pixel is DOA. No one will buy it at that price.
Honestly I might just pick up a v20 this week.
Verzion is selling one at $620 retail.
Thing for me is I don't want to ever give up my unlimited data plan.
The Faceless Master
Member
November security update on a 25 month old phone?
osiris3355
Banned
First everyone said they wouldnt sell. Now they screwed up because they can't meet demand? Lol.
Apple is backed up too. Did they they screw the pooch as well?
You cannot be serious. Every LG is going to shit. Not to mention the terrible software.
Uhhhh. People wait for iPhones.
The Faceless Master
Member
Google successfully pulling off a reverse Xperia?
DrForester
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Well, I already feel like a fool for returning the first one rather than trying things out.
So far the only glitch I ran into is NFL Sunday Ticket. They have tiered subscription service, with mobile streaming being extra than normal streaming. They don't have a normal App for Android TV. I did my first side-load (super easy), and it loaded fine, but I can't login because it's the android app and my subscription doesn't cover that.
Not a bit deal. I can watch Sunday Ticket via my PS3, which I will keep for the bluRay player anyways.
Watched a few videos via the VLC thing, and so far, so good.
I can already tell it's a beefy machine, with bells and whistles I might never use. Sure I could get all this from a cheaper machine, but I won't even look for one. I like this, it works with my Harmony Remote, the NHL revelation last night with chromecast from my PC sold me.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Hi, everyone here! As an owner of a brand new Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and a free Gear VR, are there any apps and games I should pay attention to? Finally went Android after my Nokia Lumia 930 died out of nowhere last weekend.
osiris3355
Banned
Fair enough.
crazy monkey
Banned
Was zuk z2 easy to root or flash with English rom?
Jazzy Network
Member
Amazon has the Moto Z unlocked for $500 if anyone wants to dabble in the no headphones/moto mods space.
They also have the Axon 7 for $320 with instant rebate. Best Buy has it for $350 with a $30 gift card.
They also have the Axon 7 for $320 with instant rebate. Best Buy has it for $350 with a $30 gift card.
Have been getting the dreaded battery dies at 20% on my 6p recently. Thought I'd chance calling google to get it RMA'd even though I bought it 2nd hand off of gumtree, he checked the IMEI and apparently it was bought from the google store so had no problem with RMA'ing it for me.
Tempted to sell the new one and pick up something else, 6p or oneplus 3t or something else?
Tempted to sell the new one and pick up something else, 6p or oneplus 3t or something else?
SolidSnakeUS
Member
Mine dies at 15%. Is it really a bad battery or just straight up poor optimization with Nougat?
Mine's been happening randomly, put it on charge when I got home from work for 15 mins and it charged upto 28%, now running it down to 0 to do a full charge and see what capacity of the battery remains. currently on 8% so seems very random.
Have read about people experiencing it on MM too so sounds like its just a bad battery. I'd RMA it if you can.