Dr. Kitty Muffins
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I linked my Axon 7 to my Bluetooth speaker that I bought 2 years ago. Man, it sounded worse. It really made me appreciate my phone's dual front facing speakers.
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Pretty much the only negative is whether or not their promise to keep the phone updated in a timely manner is all talk.
I'm enjoying it myself.
Cases arent sexy seems to be the main pitch.
Last year's is getting monthly security updates and got marshmallow in Feb so it's about in line with most oem.
If they can keep that going with this phone I'll be happy.
I'll be keeping an eye on the new Nexus coming soon. But I'm surprised at how happy i am with the phone.
T-Mobile service strength is definitely better than with my Nexus 6P and battery is way better.
Yeah, I thought about it since I own one and I enjoy it, but it might be a tad too pricey for her. Maybe if she'll hold a bit longer until the next Nexus the price will drop more.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Bboy quit riling up the people in OT jeez
Milpool
Member
6P owners, what values do you get in Ampere for min and max mA when charging? Also what's the max. USB curr when using the included charger? Mine seems to be around 800mA with the highest being 1200mA, and the max. USB curr at 1500. It also no longer says 'charging rapidly' on the lock screen, no matter how low the battery % is.
I always turn it off immediately. I don't know how anyone can stand to use it.
brotkasten
Member
I love the feedback, but it rarely works on my Nexus 5 with SwiftKey. No idea why.
nature boy
Member
It has microsd support (hybrid sim/microsd slot). Dunno about 4G though.
Saiyan-Rox
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so do i have anything to worry about?
http://www.9news.com.au/technology/2016/08/09/11/59/millions-of-android-users-at-risk-as-security-flaw-discovered
The misses forwarded me this, but cant tell if its as serious as this article suggests.
I dont really want to d/l that app they are suggesting either :/
http://www.9news.com.au/technology/2016/08/09/11/59/millions-of-android-users-at-risk-as-security-flaw-discovered
The misses forwarded me this, but cant tell if its as serious as this article suggests.
I dont really want to d/l that app they are suggesting either :/
Not really, unless you download and install unverified APK's from shady sources.
alright then, that means im safe. I pretty much rarely d/l apps, and if I do its all the popular main ones.
And make sure to use an adblocker on porn sites.
I'm pretty sure 99% of all malicious stuff on the internet is gotten from porn sites.
Really annoying how solid the adblocker setup is on ios compare to android which requires rooting, or using firefox or other browsers that I've always found a bit clunky.
Axon 7 is on July update. Some of the battery menu UI changed, don't see an option to turn off the bell for notification yet but will dig around.
I'm pretty sure 99% of all malicious stuff on the internet is gotten from porn sites.
Really annoying how solid the adblocker setup is on ios compare to android which requires rooting, or using firefox or other browsers that I've always found a bit clunky.
Axon 7 is on July update. Some of the battery menu UI changed, don't see an option to turn off the bell for notification yet but will dig around.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/4wvdd9/google_maps_for_android_gets_wifionly_mode_and_sd/
I'm so glad with microSD support. My use cases so far:
- offline storage of Spotify content so you can listen everywhere (e.g. during commute) without any extra mobile data usage
- virtual reality content
- via article: offline Google Maps areas
- use your device as USB stick
Anyone have any more use cases for an overabundance of disk space?
I have a 128GB microSD.
I'm so glad with microSD support. My use cases so far:
- offline storage of Spotify content so you can listen everywhere (e.g. during commute) without any extra mobile data usage
- virtual reality content
- via article: offline Google Maps areas
- use your device as USB stick
Anyone have any more use cases for an overabundance of disk space?
I have a 128GB microSD.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/4wvdd9/google_maps_for_android_gets_wifionly_mode_and_sd/
I'm so glad with microSD support. My use cases so far:
- offline storage of Spotify content so you can listen everywhere (e.g. during commute) without any extra mobile data usage
- virtual reality content
- via article: offline Google Maps areas
- use your device as USB stick
Anyone have any more use cases for an overabundance of disk space?
I have a 128GB microSD.
Google embracing external storage options on mobile? Well I never!
A good day indeed.
seems to be some minor bugs fixed and july security update.
the forum post mentioned they've taken community feedback and will incorporate in future updates, so thats good.
I feel like at this point, axon 7 is a good buy. all the issues are super minor (install a 3rd party lockscreen if you need notification, i'm already muscle memory down with the buttons etc).
http://www.androidauthority.com/6gb-galaxy-note-7-china-708023/
~$50 more for double the storage and 2gb more ram... too good to be true? It's still $900 for a phone though lol.
~$50 more for double the storage and 2gb more ram... too good to be true? It's still $900 for a phone though lol.
it should still be under warranty right? get that looked at before it expires.
Yeah it is and I'll file a claim. But I'm still thinking they're going to just say it's my fault since I dropped it and make me pay for it.
I don't think thats how any battery tech works lol.
It's not like the battery is a mario powerup where it gets smaller everytime it takes damage.
Nice analogy but I don't trust companies to not be money grubbing assholes
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Join me in the wireless present, you futuristic mother fucker.
Haptic feedback is terrible. I remember the first time typing on a friends' N4 and had to turn that shit off. What is the point of vibrating feedback? It seems like a waste of resources.
I am happy the V20 has an IR blaster. Now come out and clarify Daydream compatibility LG and release a 5.2 inch model of the V20.
What's the difference between the H860 and H850 variants of the G5? Both are sold on a discount but that discount is not deep enough for me yet.
The Faceless Master
Member
i was reading that portable charger thread and it reminded me of you.
It's to simulate the press on a keyboard button. You can feel every touch. Without it I find myself to be too cautious while typing.
Also, if you have the keyboard open and you accidentally touched the keyboard (eg you were typing but have to cross the road), you immediately know it since you felt a touch. No need to check the typed content first.
Though note you can customize the vibration duration. I prefer it quite short.
The vibration should in no way be that strong that it hinders or annoys you.
I just replaced my note 4 battery for a new one a few days ago. Did the same thing. I took some screen shots of the battery screen but the guy at the Samsung stand i went just believed me and replaced it at no cost. I love having two year warranty here in Spain. So my almost two years old phone feels like new
Maybe fast charging harms batteries faster than standard charging.
I don't need or want to feel every touch because with a touch screen device you are looking at the screen and keyboard while typing. When typing on a traditional keyboard you are looking at the screen instead of the keyboard, so the feel of the keyboard is important.
Also, I use swipe typing so vibration while sliding across the screen would be annoying, and a huge waste of battery.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Bro, I'm not giving up my Fidelio X1's.
Also I actually do have a pair of Bluetooth sports headphones I use for running, a $10 Bluetooth speaker I picked up at Best Buy to blast random tunes at work, and I have tried streaming to the built-in Bluetooth receiver on my Denon X4200W receiver. My parents have a recent model Toyota Sienna minivan which has Bluetooth and I've played some music over that too. I'm no wireless Luddite.
The reality is that Bluetooth audio quality is pretty shit, the connection cuts out all the time on both the expensive receiver and the moderately priced minivan pretty much whenever it feels like it resulting in music skipping, and it fucking kills my phone's battery. I'm sorry, I'll take a decades-old reliable connection from the headphone jack in my phone to my headphones, speakers, or receivers any day of the week over Bluetooth for any serious listening.
I do love running with my Bluetooth sports headphones though, the wire does get in the way during that one single scenario and let's face it, I'm not listening seriously to anything when I'm putting the miles in on my treadmill or the pavement so the audio quality is meaningless during that one activity.
Everything else, Bluetooth can go fuck itself. I'll use that 3.5mm AUX port until the day I die. You'll pry it from my cold, dead hands.
The major downside to it.
It's nice to have, but whatever helps get maximum battery life...
Unknown Soldier
Member
I just replaced my note 4 battery for a new one a few days ago. Did the same thing. I took some screen shots of the battery screen but the guy at the Samsung stand i went just believed me and replaced it at no cost. I love having two year warranty here in Spain. So my almost two years old phone feels like new
Maybe fast charging harms batteries faster than standard charging.
Fast charging kills batteries much faster than slow charging. The amount of thermal and electrochemical stress placed on the battery by fast charging dramatically shortens it's lifespan. This isn't a big deal on a phone with a user-replaceable battery like the Note 4. On phones without user-replaceable batteries, you better stick to that 2-year upgrade cycle because it's about how long a battery constantly being fast-charged will last before it dies.
'fast charging' is about 0.5C charging which is within the maximum which is about 0.75C.
Shouldn't have any noticeable impact on battery life over anything else that affects battery life.
Also don't listen to people swear by 'have to do full discharges to save battery life' or really any other myths.
my not fast-charging iphone has shit battery life around when the 1 year warranty expired lol.
QC gotten better each iteration with power and efficiency.
Does nexus even use snapdragon QC though? Thought it was just normal usb-c.
Shouldn't have any noticeable impact on battery life over anything else that affects battery life.
Also don't listen to people swear by 'have to do full discharges to save battery life' or really any other myths.
my not fast-charging iphone has shit battery life around when the 1 year warranty expired lol.
QC gotten better each iteration with power and efficiency.
Does nexus even use snapdragon QC though? Thought it was just normal usb-c.