I just played around a bit with the demo unit at an att store and I love how huge that screen is. One thing I noticed, don't know if it was this demo unit or if they are all like this, but when I backed out of that promo thing the phone shows (all the marketing and specs for it) and went into apps like chrome or youtube, I didn't have a home button. In the bottom all that showed was the back arrow. And I wanted to ask, is it fine, did you get used to it fast, not having a physical home button? I fear that if an app crashes or hangs the phone I won't be able to do anything.
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Nexus 6 |OT| Moto takes the L
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Software buttons > hardware buttons.
The triangle, circle, and square are software buttons and they work well, even if an app crashes. Apps can make them hide temporarily to go fullscreen, to exit fullscreen you swipe from the top or bottom to make the buttons show up. Sometimes only the back arrow will show if the phone is locked or it's in a weird state.
I see, cool. Well after handling the phone yesterday I'm sold on it. I just need to find a store that has it in stock.
So close
wtf? I thought it would run on this phone.
This is the tablet version. It hasn't come out for phones yet.
Unless you know that and were just hoping it would work. In which case I'm right there with you.
No. I'm assuming it's possible to change the requirement in the app (crack it) but I don't know.
Edit: Seems like its possible to change dpi settings with adb.
I don't know what neogafs policy on this sort of thing is. I'm assuming this kind of stuff is OK.
Just stinks because they say it'll run on "tablets" 6" and above. What's the difference between an Android "phone" that is 6" and an Android "tablet" that is 6"?
-Pyromaniac-
Member
You're point something off for the nexus 6 lol.
Milpool
Member
Yeah, just got it to work.
The Faceless Master
Member
Yeah, it's funny sometimes when they limit apps... Had to install the Battlefield Commander app manually because of Tablet only restrictions.
Unlock the bootloader, get root and remove them.
The Faceless Master
Member
My white 32 has been out of stock the past three weeks. But today, it popped up for a few seconds. I got one
white is overrated. i only got a white Tab S is it was half retail.
Jzero
Member
Nope
Anyone get 5.0.1 today? I swear its like winning the Google lottery. I wouldn't care about a stability update but I really need the random reboots to stop, that AT&T jingle is bound to go off at an inopportune time. Is software update just a placebo? It thinks for 5 seconds and then says "nah your good brah, now go away."
Yes but I don't notice it. My first response was no but then I tested it. I do notice the volume buttons looseness though.
Speaking of the power button, why haven't I heard anything about how awesome it feels. Am I really the only one that constantly rubs their thumb on it?
Milpool
Member
I got 5.0.1 yesterday and had a random shutdown today, never had one before.
That's how I found out it was loose. And why it's bothering me. If I keep playing with it as I do, it will only get worse.
I called Moto and at first they said they will send me a new one and I can send this one back when I receive it. But when they noticed I had the white one they changed their tune and said I can either get a refund or a "non-new" replacement. #instockproblems
This thing is only 2 days old so I'm just going to buy a new one and get a refund.
Vyse The Legend
Member
iOS7 is a more apt analogy. It was a complete visual overhaul, and it also introduced a similar big performance drop over iOS6. It took them over a month to issue the first patch, a few more weeks after that to do the second, and then 4 more months to finally get to 7.1, which had several fixes too.
It took Google 2 weeks to get to the first patch for Lollipop. Clearly, they still need more.
Jzero
Member
I agree. It's a slippery back like the red nexus 5. The dimple helps while holding it.
This is going to sound weird but for the first few days I hated how slippery it was however now it's not bad. It's slippery but I no longer find it anywhere as bad as before. I'm assuming I've just adjusted how I hold it but I really don't know. I'd say give it a week or so to see if you need a skin.
So my launch day order from T-Mobile came in today. I bought a 6 Plus earlier this week because I didn't want to wait, but now that I'm playing with this, I feel like I need to return the 6 Plus. The Nexus 6 is just glorious. The size complaints are also really overblown. It's just an average phablet size (same as a Galaxy Note or the 6 Plus).
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
I still haven't gotten 5.0.1. But I got patches/updates last on my Nexus 5 too. Everyone else would have it, yet I would get it like 2 weeks later. Not sure what that is all about. Doesn't seem like I am missing out on much though.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Wife and I just got ours ordered. WIN. Can't wait. I'm not sold on the size but everyone says you never go back from phablets.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
My white 32 has been out of stock the past three weeks. But today, it popped up for a few seconds. I got one
I returned it and am going to get an international Nexus 6 instead. Unfortunately, it seems like no one has White ones available.
Do you see how long it took for us to even get Google Play Music in its entirety? Let's not dream of the day we get more variety in the Google Play Store. It'll be years.
dbrand skins are really popular for the N6 because yes it can get slippery, especially if you sweat a lot randomly
I do
Personally I just got this. Super duper slim, and a very nice texture. Feels like sandstone.
Jazzy Network
Member
I wish. I never use that shit especially the camera since I'm using a Moto X.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Saturn also has the 64GB MB, too. I want a 32GB CW and I can't find it anywhere. It looks like I'll have to wait until 2015.
Warrior_Keoni
Member
Finally got my sweet 64 gig version from T-Mobile last week.
This phone is massive. Still exploring a lot of the stuff in there, but no other bloatware as T-Mobile said. Happy with my purchase!
This phone is massive. Still exploring a lot of the stuff in there, but no other bloatware as T-Mobile said. Happy with my purchase!
Amazon.fr says that the Cloud White will be in stock on the 29th. I expect Amazon.de to be the same. Soon enough. Won't have it this year, though.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Did you put in a preorder? If the 29th is a date for retailers, I will go to Saturn next Monday, then.
I ordered from both .fr and .de. Will complete the order from the one that has it first.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Smart. Please update the thread when you hear news. I'll do the same. I placed an order on .de a few days ago. Team 32GB Cloud White.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Woot. Wife and I just got ours today. Loving it so fat. Typing in portrait is super easy too.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, my iPhone 6 touting friends are always jealous of the shots I get out of this thing.