The Faceless Master
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Nexus 6 |OT| Moto takes the L
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known AMOLED hater.
WhiskerFrisker
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It is kind of suspicious that she has issues with her phones all the time. Just saying.
I was like, "Who the fuck is she, why should I care and why does it matter?"
WhiskerFrisker
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I discovered her about a month ago when I was looking at Surface Pro 3 reviews. Never heard of her before then. She has interesting reviews.
alpinestars1980
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I actually enjoy the Moto credit for its no interest financing (assuming you pay it off in time).
Bought my son his 2013 Moto X with it.
I've never done it but it seems fine. I don't see any issues as long as you pay on time.
The Faceless Master
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XDA regular. other content she produces is usually good, but the AMOLED hate is strong.
NervousXtian
Thought Emoji Movie was good. Take that as you will.
I keep hitting the power/volume buttons when pulling the thing out of my pocket.
Also, anyone notice the B&W notifications pop up randomly even when you don't move the phone?
Otherwise I am loving the phone.
I wish the power button was in a different spot than the volume.. I keep hitting power when I'm turning to turn the volume up.
They are in a shitty spot.. they need to be closer to the top.. and separated.
The battery life is OK.. not fantastic. I guess it makes sense with how freaking big this is.. but was hoping for more.
Ooooo
Gonna test this out now.
EDIT
Seems to be a bit inconsistent. Slight delay on it too.
Apparently disabling encryption increases it a bit. Hopefully there will be a less hacky way to disable it soon.
Just an update for anyone waiting for shipment info... I ordered a 32GB CW from Moto on 11/12. The estimated delivery is 12/02. I signed up for FedEx Delivery Manager and turned on email alerts when a shipping label is created. I decided to check today even though I hadn't gotten an email and was happy to see a label was created (today) with estimated delivery of Wednesday, 11/26. So that's six days early, not terrible.
The funny thing is, I purchased something from Amazon last week and did receive an email from FedEx when they created a label. I'm assuming I'll get an email from them later today about the creation of the label, it's just odd because it seems like that would be a fairly easy (and important) system to automate. Whatever, N6 is less than 48 hours!
The funny thing is, I purchased something from Amazon last week and did receive an email from FedEx when they created a label. I'm assuming I'll get an email from them later today about the creation of the label, it's just odd because it seems like that would be a fairly easy (and important) system to automate. Whatever, N6 is less than 48 hours!
Battery life increases with removing encryption as well? JFC Google
Battery life being improved when CPU cycles are removed is kinda basic sense.
Just an update for anyone waiting for shipment info... I ordered a 32GB CW from Moto on 11/12. The estimated delivery is 12/02. I signed up for FedEx Delivery Manager and turned on email alerts when a shipping label is created. I decided to check today even though I hadn't gotten an email and was happy to see a label was created (today) with estimated delivery of Wednesday, 11/26. So that's six days early, not terrible.
The funny thing is, I purchased something from Amazon last week and did receive an email from FedEx when they created a label. I'm assuming I'll get an email from them later today about the creation of the label, it's just odd because it seems like that would be a fairly easy (and important) system to automate. Whatever, N6 is less than 48 hours!
I'm in the exact same boat with the same model.
Actually when the label first showed up it was supposed to come tomorrow, but they missed the drop off time for FedEx so it slipped a day. I'm just bummed because I have to have it held at FedEx until next week when I get back from out of town. If it came tomorrow I could pick it up on my way out
Best carrier, indeed.
And they kept their promise. Only the My Account app was present on my phone, but that's the SIM card's doing. You can uninstall it just like any other app.
WhiskerFrisker
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I can't wait to switch over to T-Mobile once I can finally order a Nexus 6. T-Mobile has the the second fastest speeds in New York City after Verizon. Pretty good I'd say so I don't have to worry about crappy coverage since it's so good in New York.
Jazzy Network
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I rarely lose coverage and speeds are fast and consistent here in NYC. Only problem I get are some areas indoors.
WhiskerFrisker
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Fellow New Yorker? High-five.
Jazzy Network
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Queens represent.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Anyone else finding Ok Google being a bit touchy? It will activate randomly throughout the day, a lot when riding in the car.
BurningNad
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Brooklyn here. Actually got my Nexus 6 in a T-Mobile store last Friday. Got so lucky.
Jzero
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It only happened once but that was because my work breakroom is always loud as fuck.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
AT&T only installs an account app one other. So unless Verizon is installing a ton of apps, not sure how relevant the "no bloatware" argument is with the Nexus 6. With other phones I have seen AT&T install many more, but not this time.
Got mine yesterday. Haven't really handled it enough to give a decent review, but so far, I'm pretty pleased.
Today is the first real test of battery life, came off the charger on a full charge, and I'm in my worst store as far as cell phone reception (even my Verizon phones had issues in this office). I'll update tonight with my thoughts.
Today is the first real test of battery life, came off the charger on a full charge, and I'm in my worst store as far as cell phone reception (even my Verizon phones had issues in this office). I'll update tonight with my thoughts.
The Faceless Master
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Sprint variant doesn't even install the 'Sprint Zone' (account management) app on boot.
Vyse The Legend
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AT&T put in the ugly boot animation, which is far worse than uninstallable apps.
Please deliver op.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Does the 6 have a pedometer or anything to count steps?
whatsinaname
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Launch the Google Fit app. It has been tracking steps for me. (only after I first launched it, though).
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I launched it a few days ago and it wouldn't do anything unless I paired a device with it or something... Hmm.
EDIT: Now it works. Weird.
Vyse The Legend
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It does. Google Fit working fine here.
Jazzy Network
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How is that worse? You see it like what? Once a month? First boot then that's it.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
So you boot your phone everyday? I have seen the animation 2 times since my phone was delivered. I don't see it as an issue. Hell, the animation lasted like .5 seconds or some crap. If you hate AT&T, that's fine, I get that. But these arguments about bloatware just don't seem to hold much weight this time around, which is a surprising to me.
I was thinking of going with T-Mobile, but heard so many mixed reports of their service in my area, so I just stuck with AT&T and got on one of the shared data plans.
No, AT&T just sucks for what they did to the Nexus 6. It goes beyond the boot animation and the logo.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11/24/the-stark-contrast-nexus-6-on-sprint-and-t-mobile-vs-att/
Blech.
AP has been slacking lately. The tethering check has been there for quite a while now.
Looks pretty nice, anybody here have the clear one? I wonder if it'll look bad in person.
The Faceless Master
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should have gone clear.
but it sounds like the opposite of sucking. all of those additions but they don't affect the #1 thing about having a Nexus... fast updates!
but it sounds like the opposite of sucking. all of those additions but they don't affect the #1 thing about having a Nexus... fast updates!
Are screen protectors worth it? I was looking at a Skinomi TechSkin. Is Skinomi considered a good brand?