Guessing after the I/O keynote.
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Guessing after the I/O keynote.
Something I noticed recently.
Outside of Nexus phones, only Samsung flagships since S6's release update monthly.
The rest like LG, Motorola, and HTC only update when a big release pushes out (OS name change). Smaller brands don't push updates at all.
Otherwise, Cyanogenmod support is the only other method of relying on monthly updates.
Outside of Nexus phones, only Samsung flagships since S6's release update monthly.
The rest like LG, Motorola, and HTC only update when a big release pushes out (OS name change). Smaller brands don't push updates at all.
Otherwise, Cyanogenmod support is the only other method of relying on monthly updates.
Funny you say that, LG is pushing the April security update to the G4.
I looked here:
http://www.lg.com/us/support/product-help/CT10000027-1435000254317-software-updates
Also, why is the latest update still on 6.0? I thought 6.0.1 was the latest?
http://www.lg.com/us/support/product-help/CT10000027-1435000254317-software-updates
Also, why is the latest update still on 6.0? I thought 6.0.1 was the latest?
Why? Even Google can't keep to that schedule half the time.
Doesn't Google post images for those updates?
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/ota
Also Google maintains an AOSP page for guidelines on updating. Really helps out the Cyanogenmod team.
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/index.html
osiris3355
Banned
This is why they are finally being investigated
Prototype Viktor
Member
Google is going to even out up the OTA links for updates of Nexus lines in the future instead of just factory images just not sure if that's for security updates as well
Right, but "everyone should be on May" on the 15th is kind of dumb when anything in there could break something on a changed ROM and Google doesn't even push their own shit out properly. My factory unlocked Nexus 6P still waiting for that May update. With all the custom software and carrier bullshit the manufacturers have to put up with, I'm amazed they're even on April.
I thought we were talking non-Google phones here?
You said Nexus 6P, so I thought you were talking about Nexus phones.
As for non-Nexus phones, that's the manufacturers fault although I complimented Samsung for keeping up with updates.
I still don't like them for removing the battery replacement feature. At least make it easy like Apple has done to its iPhones.
My phone has the latest updates thanks to Cyanogenmod. I don't understand why Android has to be like this though.
As for non-Nexus phones, that's the manufacturers fault although I complimented Samsung for keeping up with updates.
I still don't like them for removing the battery replacement feature. At least make it easy like Apple has done to its iPhones.
My phone has the latest updates thanks to Cyanogenmod. I don't understand why Android has to be like this though.
Zoidberg Jesus
Member
On my 5.0.1 Android tablet and 5.1.1 Galaxy S6, whenever I click a YouTube or external app link, it goes to the mobile site in my browser instead of opening the external app like it used to. I tried multiple browsers and resetting default apps on both devices. What else can I try? I'll provide more information if needed.
Edit: Ignore what was posted here before. Other people are having the full screen ad issue, according to another thread.
Edit: Ignore what was posted here before. Other people are having the full screen ad issue, according to another thread.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Speaking of that May Update.....
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/05/15/some-pixel-c-owners-are-reporting-random-reboots-after-the-may-over-the-air-update/
#Google'd
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/05/15/some-pixel-c-owners-are-reporting-random-reboots-after-the-may-over-the-air-update/
#Google'd
Prototype Viktor
Member
Oddly enough my n7 got it on the 4th and it's usually way late compared to the 6p
The above my be why it's being held
osiris3355
Banned
The may update has been fine for me. His bootloader was unlocked when he did the ota which Google has been warning to keep locked on Nexus devices for a while now. Unlock > Flash > Lock
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
LOL journalism
makingmusic476
Member
You guys think Android Pay will ever be supported by smaller, local banks? Or only the big guys?
I switched from Capital One to a local bank that has most of the major features of big banks (mobile deposit, etc.) right before Android Pay became a thing. Google Wallet supports my Visa debit card, but Android Pay does not. =(
And I can get $10 in Uber credit if I start paying with AP.
I switched from Capital One to a local bank that has most of the major features of big banks (mobile deposit, etc.) right before Android Pay became a thing. Google Wallet supports my Visa debit card, but Android Pay does not. =(
And I can get $10 in Uber credit if I start paying with AP.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
For what it's worth mine hasn't done this.
Although on topic of the pixel C I wish they'd fix the freezing chrome scroll issue.
I'm waking up to my Pixel C asking for the startup password since the May update. Don't know if it makes a difference, but it's shut face down on the keyboard to charge that while plugged in overnight.
It never seems to randomly reboot when I'm actually using it or during the day, just while on charge overnight, so it's the most minor of annoyances.
It never seems to randomly reboot when I'm actually using it or during the day, just while on charge overnight, so it's the most minor of annoyances.
AbandonedTrolley
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I have had a few smart watches and fitness trackers. LG Watch R, Sony Smartwatch 3, Fitbit Surge, Fitbit Blaze, and have finally settled on a Withings Activite Pop.
My opinion of smart watches were that they just aren't ready for what we want, although I'm not even sure of what I want from them. The battery life would be about 2 days on them both including the SW3 when using GPS. Added bonus was the fact it was waterproof. But for functionality, well it was kinda pointless at the time. This may have improved with updates to Android Wear. In the end, both watches developed faults resulting in hard locks that caused the device to just heat up and be unable to reset, leaving myself to wait for the battery to die.
Regarding the fitness watches, both were good, but again the charging once every 4-5 days become tiresome. I don't mind a phone, but I don't really want to be putting a watch down on my desk, I want to be wearing it. I ended up settling with the Withings as it comes with an estimated 8 month battery life, it's water proof, something the Fitbits aren't and it still tracks my sleep and steps. It's not flash, but it easily passes as a normal watch, I actually got it for free via Withings and I'm already thinking about upgrading to either the Steel or the top line Activité
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
Dat standalone Android VR Headset though. Being just a standalone device makes it the most compelling VR headset so far.
Speaking of...I bought my first wearable the weekend, a garmin vivoactive hr. Its a fitness gps watch with a little bit of smart (notifications, music control and a store for watchfaces and a few other things). I wish I could have bought a proper smartwatch, but simply the featureset isnt there yet and daily recharges would be insane. Probably my gripes so far are:
Proprietary interface to charge it rather than microusb
The hassle of data being siloed and hassles getting all the apps I want access to said data.
Well that depends on how shit it is when it comes to vr. I'm not xpectng much better than cardboard with a 5x powering it. Even that might be generous.
Well its there as episodes showup in the google search to be played directly.
Knowing NeoGAF is mostly a US based audience
("We need to build a wall" - Evilore)
Sony has a 'Sony Concept ROM' which they keep updated (OTA supported). Currently it has the April security updates.
On top of that, Sony tries to stay as close to stock as possible. While adding useful enhancements: note the battery percentage icon being way more readibly than the shitty stock battery percentage.
If you want to read up on it: Sony's Marshmallow Concept shows how Android should be in 2016
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I'm noticing that as well, and mine's not attached to the keyboard. Seems to happen once or twice a week.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
It's nice in that everything being built in should all for a better viewing experience, and the addons like the sensors and shit should be better.
You're fucked in that the hardware can't be upgraded though. So if it's underpowered Meek doge hardware you're fucked. The only thing you could do is buy next year's headset with better internals.
osiris3355
Banned
delete
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Smh at you jabronis still bumping the old thread.
I don't know why anyone bought a phone with the 810 to begin with.
brotkasten
Member
I can't blame them. Some people only browse their subscriptions instead of the individual forums (much less the community ghettos) and just dumping a link without any indication that it's a new thread and not PMing a mod to close the old thread does that.
osiris3355
Banned
No kidding, 2015 phones were a skip year. It was hard to even recommend the S6 even without a qualcomm because the battery life was so bad. That's why I went cheap with the 5x.
2016 is shaping up much better. Anyone with an 810 should sell it off and upgrade asap. Those 2015 qualcomm phones are not going to last with that weak single threaded performance and thermal issues. My coworkers 6p just kicked the bucket even. Wouldn't be surprised if it was do to the constant thermal issues.
Ban them all.
Hearthstone doesn't require much. ~ 250 MB of RAM when running.
My current phone can play it.
Even those $40-$50 Amazon Fire tablets with MediaTek SoCs can play it.
Really sucks how Sony signed a contract with Verizon.
I remember saying something about how devs should follow Sony in terms of Android development by releasing drivers publicly.
Keeping everything closed source doesn't help post launch support.
Some of us still remain skeptical at how long support will last.
Removing the article link because I don't see it screenshotting dev pages. Taking pictures of apps is not what updates are all about.
Article should screenshot and talk about this in depth: http://developer.sonymobile.com/kno...e/open-devices/list-of-devices-and-resources/
Yeah, that was not the best article since it was more general about the ROM...
It talked more about "feelings" and how the ROM looks stock.
I get that, but I don't think my message was about looking like stock. Anyone can write the above, too, including ourselves. No one wants to write about the difficult part and actually understanding the update process with some logical technical reasons.
The fact Samsung mostly has started updating frequently surprised me.
I get that, but I don't think my message was about looking like stock. Anyone can write the above, too, including ourselves. No one wants to write about the difficult part and actually understanding the update process with some logical technical reasons.
The fact Samsung mostly has started updating frequently surprised me.
Hey everyone check it out:
http://get.google.com/spaces/#
A new google product that seems to duplicate the intention of hangouts! Except I bet this will be better, and we'll all love it, get used to it, until it's cancelled next year.
http://get.google.com/spaces/#
A new google product that seems to duplicate the intention of hangouts! Except I bet this will be better, and we'll all love it, get used to it, until it's cancelled next year.
6p is good enough in all cases except games, that's where you really notice the ugly
I'm sure this will work great but the masses aren't going to drop Facebook group chats for this.