AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Being able to customize the dock now is great. I've also switched from the stock browser to Chrome, as it has improved drastically. Love the new tab features.
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HTC One |OT| The Beauty is a Beast
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SirMossyBloke
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You've always been able to customize the dock.
Never buying an HTC phone again and this is my first experience with them. My phone was at 70% charge today around 3:30pm and I was watching a youtube video. The video stopped, I set my phone down to use the restroom, I come back, I pick up my phone and it is dead. It won't charge, trying to reset via power and volume doesn't fix it...it's just dead. Called HTC and they said they would repair it if it qualifies...I'd rather they just send me a new unit. Fucking garbage.
I have the worst luck with expensive electronics. I bought this junk off contract.
I have the worst luck with expensive electronics. I bought this junk off contract.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Nope. Definitely not. In stock format with 4.1.2 you could not take apps in and out of the dock. You could only rearrange them. Now you can add new apps and even have folders inside the dock. FOLDERS!
Nah, you could always do that. You just had to do it from the app drawer, and couldn't do it from anywhere.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Uhm, yes you could lol.
You just had to do it from the app drawer, not the home screen.
Not sure on folders though, but I'd done it to individual apps within the first week of it coming out.
Edit: Dammit Matt *shakes fist*
Thanks, I had already figured it out by the time you posted. ;D
Merely running the exploit was enough to get me root though which is great because I really just wanted to run stock with root anyhow. Probably going to need a good custom ROM before Verizon pushes the 4.3 OTA however.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Don't let it get to you. It was the most un-intuitive part of the UI. I would never had known unless I was looking up tip videos on Youtube.
Cereal KiIIer
Member
Just got 4.3 on Telus (Canada).
Jazzy Network
Member
I've gotten better battery life since 4.3. Loving this update. Usually my battery life gets worse upon updates.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Zedge is usually the go to one, but I know there's others that some people use.
Wallbase is all you need.
The Faceless Master
Member
yeah, some reviewers made a big deal about the idiocy and i teased some people about that and the other crazy shit HTC did in their launcher like the default 3x4 grid.
IronFistedChampion
Member
Update:
Got my HTC One replaced today. No more tiger stripes on the camera lens, but the purple and pink hue on the camera under low light is still there.
I don't know if this is the same for everyone and just something we have to deal with or should I ask for another replacement?
This one also has a small gap at the top whereas mine didn't.
Transferring all my info over, re-downloading my apps, and doing the update again seems like such a hassle just to get another replacement that has the same issues though.
As much as I like this phone, I must say the build quality isn't the best.
Edit:
It looks like a pretty widespread issue:
http://m.androidauthority.com/htc-one-camera-purple-tint-268232/
SirMossyBloke
Member
ARHD just updated to 30.0 with the new Sense 5.5. A couple of new additiond still not there but lots of great changes.
Fast as hell too.
Fast as hell too.
IronFistedChampion
Member
Getting a new case since the Diztronic I have now is pretty stained and beat up.
Going to be ordering one of these Rock cases:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C3OQNLG
Here's a video showing it off:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVOfhM-FRnc
Looks pretty good for it only being $7.99, the only downside is the shipping takes pretty long from China.
Just thought I'd let you guys know about the case I found since there aren't that many good ones out there for our phones.
Going to be ordering one of these Rock cases:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C3OQNLG
Here's a video showing it off:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVOfhM-FRnc
Looks pretty good for it only being $7.99, the only downside is the shipping takes pretty long from China.
Just thought I'd let you guys know about the case I found since there aren't that many good ones out there for our phones.
Marty Chinn
Member
I'm surprised there isn't more discussion on Sense 5.5. It looks like a really nice update.
Jazzy Network
Member
You can manually do it, but it'll wipe your whole phone. Check HTC's website there should be instructions.
What is different? I haven't noticed any changes.
Marty Chinn
Member
A lot of stuff. It's pretty significant.
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/124...se-5-new-features-tweaks-and-changes-reviewed
Marty Chinn
Member
Yep, every day but if you don't want it, Sense 5.5 lets you disable it now. Plenty of changes all around though. Custom quick access settings, new gallery, new camera features, etc.
...yes.
SirMossyBloke
Member
How many homescreens do you need? More than 5, seriously? Do you set it like an iPhone with just apps everywhere?
To answer your question though, I'm not sure if they increased it. However removing BlinkFeed will give you an extra screen.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Blimey. My thumb would get sore from all that swiping.
There is very little swiping. Each page has widgets specific to a purpose kind of. One page is a calendar and any. Do widget. One is apps organized in folders, one is five audio widgets (MLB, Spotify, podcasts, audible, espn radio), reddit widget, twitter widget, press widget. The last three resized to take up the entire page for scrolling. Way faster than opening each app when I just want to browse quickly.
IronFistedChampion
Member
What screen protector would you guys recommend?
I've always felt I didn't need one until I got 4 big scratches on my HTC One within the first couple of months of having it. My main fear was having it affect the clarity and sharpness of the screen, but now I realize I don't have a choice unless I want this one to get scratched too.
I kept the phone in a pocket by itself, never with keys or anything that might scratch it. And whenever I put it down I always did it facing upwards.
So now that I got a replacement one I want to make sure my new screen stays scratch-free.
I've always felt I didn't need one until I got 4 big scratches on my HTC One within the first couple of months of having it. My main fear was having it affect the clarity and sharpness of the screen, but now I realize I don't have a choice unless I want this one to get scratched too.
I kept the phone in a pocket by itself, never with keys or anything that might scratch it. And whenever I put it down I always did it facing upwards.
So now that I got a replacement one I want to make sure my new screen stays scratch-free.
Sense 5.5 is very good. No need for Xposed now for the Quick Access Menu shortcuts.
Lockscreen changes and widgets now are much easier to use. The PIN lockscreen is also different. Messages show more previews per line (configurable) and Safari, erm... everything seems snapier
10/10 would Sense again
Lockscreen changes and widgets now are much easier to use. The PIN lockscreen is also different. Messages show more previews per line (configurable) and Safari, erm... everything seems snapier
10/10 would Sense again
Check Action Launcher. You will love it since you can reduce all your homescreens to 1 homescreen if you use Shutters
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Yep. I love it.
I read AutoBlog, The Verge, Engadget, ESPN, etc. So why not have it all in one place. It's like my own personal 'Google News' page.
Using these...put them on mine and my brother's One.
Work great.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CDWTQD0/?tag=neogaf0e-20
My problem is that it's a super limited RSS reader in an ecosystem with a bunch of really good RSS readers.
Marty Chinn
Member
Hasn't that all been addressed in Sense 5.5 since you can add any feed you want if I understand it right?
IronFistedChampion
Member
Thanks I just ordered them. Was it easy to install properly?
No idea, don't have 5.5!
Marty Chinn
Member
Man, it's taking hours to download ARHD. Anyone know of a better way to get it?
Yep. And you get extras in case you mess up too.
Just wipe your screen down well enough, line up and slowly let drop from one side to the next.
I recommend doing it in a steamed bathroom.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Mike won't post mirrors. Apparently if you cancel and redownload it can connect to a faster connection. Usually takes me 10 mins directly to my phone.
IronFistedChampion
Member
I'm having an issue with my replacement HTC One. Can't believe I tested out everything on the phone, except for the phone part itself lol.
When I make a phone call, the other person can't hear me unless I turn the speakerphone on or I use headphones that have a mic. If I hold the phone and speak directly into the mic they can hear me somewhat ok. But if I hold it up to my ear like you normally would when you talk on the phone, they can't hear me at all.
I called up my AT&T warranty repair center and they told me to come in tomorrow for another replacement since they're out of stock today.
When I make a phone call, the other person can't hear me unless I turn the speakerphone on or I use headphones that have a mic. If I hold the phone and speak directly into the mic they can hear me somewhat ok. But if I hold it up to my ear like you normally would when you talk on the phone, they can't hear me at all.
I called up my AT&T warranty repair center and they told me to come in tomorrow for another replacement since they're out of stock today.
Marty Chinn
Member
I tried to upgrade to ARHD 30 w/ 4.3 and Sense 5.5 and had to go back down to 4.2.2. Unlike when I upgraded to 4.2.2, it wasn't a smooth transition this time. If I tried to just upgrade, I'd get a ton of errors. If I tried to do a wipe during the upgrade, then I had problems trying to get back to where I was with a restore. I'm assuming TWRP is good for recovery to go back down, and Go Pro said there was all this data corruption among a ton of apps and a lot of stuff didn't get put back in place. Google's restore barely did anything. A few apps downloaded and that was it. Anyone recommend a better option to migrate to a new ARHD?
Also, it looks like HTC removed the ability to set a different wallpaper for your lockscreen that differs from the one you set for your homescreen. Is there any way to replicate this functionality again?
Also, it looks like HTC removed the ability to set a different wallpaper for your lockscreen that differs from the one you set for your homescreen. Is there any way to replicate this functionality again?