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Splinter posted:Is a 3rd Gen 16GB/2GB Moto G the go to option the the ~$200 price point? I've been very happy with mine and I can't think of any other phones I would recommend at that price.
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Glambags posted:So is there anyone here who ordered a nexus 6p in the first week of preordering who is still waiting on their phone? 
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Nov 10, 2015 23:23
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Glambags posted:So is there anyone here who ordered a nexus 6p in the first week of preordering who is still waiting on their phone? I placed my order on 10/3 and my delivery window is Nov 10-12 but I haven't seen any shipping notification nor has my credit card been charged. I'm seeing things on various websites where people are reporting similar issues with ordering the phone on launch day and not getting them yet, while people who ordered last week already have them in hand. I ordered accessories with mine (case/cables) so I'm wondering if that has something to do with it? Not really a huge deal since my current s4 works fine, but uh, gimme the phone already, google.
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Nov 10, 2015 23:26
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Splinter posted:Is a 3rd Gen 16GB/2GB Moto G the go to option the the ~$200 price point? Unless you're willing to do used then yes. Otherwise you can get G3s for under $200 now and they're better in almost every way except the silly UI. Who knows though because somebody might have touched their dick to the phone so
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Nov 10, 2015 23:37
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Splinter posted:Is a 3rd Gen 16GB/2GB Moto G the go to option the the ~$200 price point? It's the solid safe choice and has the advantage of being small. More exotic choices that have some upside (bigger, higher res screen) and some downsides (less stock UI, unknown upgrade future) would be the Asus Zenfone 2 and Zenfone 2 Laser. Last generation phones like the 2014 Moto X, LG G3, LG Gflex 2, etc. have been selling new for under $250 occasionally as well.
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Nov 10, 2015 23:53
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Tunga posted:Just place another order, if it starts processing cancel the old one. I may end up doing this but the case I ordered is out of stock. If after contacting google about it I don't get anywhere, I'll just cancel/reorder and get the speck candyshell case instead of the official nexus quartz that i originally ordered.
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Nov 11, 2015 00:00
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FlyingCheese posted:I almost always use this feature when taking a quick nap (I work very very odd hours), so I'm not using memory intensive apps, or any apps at all for that matter. Nor do I keep anything running that would eat up memory over time barring any bugs in apps. In that case your phone has problems. You using any kind of "battery saver" or "memory manager" app?
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Nov 11, 2015 01:01
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Just got my 6p. It makes the moto x pure look like a fat baby. Haven't used it yet since it's installing everything.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:04
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FAUXTON posted:In that case your phone has problems. You using any kind of "battery saver" or "memory manager" app? I would imagine problems would manifest in more than this niche issue, but lol Google. And no, none of that crap.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:15
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FlyingCheese posted:I almost always use this feature when taking a quick nap (I work very very odd hours), so I'm not using memory intensive apps, or any apps at all for that matter. Nor do I keep anything running that would eat up memory over time barring any bugs in apps. Just set an alarm instead of a timer. I mean, it shouldn't be a problem, but the alarm app probably uses an internal countdown for timers so that it can display a countdown, but uses Android's built-in ability (via the AlarmManager API) for alarms in the future.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:29
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I just looked back at a bunch of s6 reviews to see if I have some sort of magical copy with a working scanner and not one mentions any issues with it. Maybe because I registered multiple fingers and actually moved the angle around during all the registration calibration? Sometimes it'll take a split second if the phones been idle or on low power mode, but zero issues. The phone's probably the most durable one I've ever owned on top of it for being all glass/metal. On my trip down the rabbit hole I ended up watching a guy with biceps the size of a basketball put all his force into bending it with very little give. Same dude then snaps a 6p in half like it's an oreo.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:38
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Thermopyle posted:Just set an alarm instead of a timer. That's what I've been doing but it would be nice if it worked. Also yeah you'd think that's how they did it but apparently not.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:43
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FlyingCheese posted:That's what I've been doing but it would be nice if it worked. Also yeah you'd think that's how they did it but apparently not. They used to do that. If you set a timer for x minutes it would set an alarm for x minutes ahead of where you were and people didn't like that because that's not a timer. Now it actually uses a timer which is the correct way of doing it. The point is that you should use a timer when you need a timer and an alarm when you need an alarm.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:57
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Just strange, because at least one of the "debunkers" built a bend rig and stacked plenty of lifting weights on it, and it didn't bend or break.
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Nov 11, 2015 02:04
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LastInLine posted:The point is that you should use a timer when you need a timer and an alarm when you need an alarm. The point is that google should make a timer that doesn't stop being a timer after a certain amount of time.
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Nov 11, 2015 02:05
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So two weeks after I buy a 6P, it turns out a job offer I just got gives me one for free. 
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Nov 11, 2015 02:10
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FlyingCheese posted:The point is that google should make a timer that doesn't stop being a timer after a certain amount of time. OK yes, but zolthorg posted:There isn't a single Google result I can pull up mimicing this problem. CLAM DOWN posted:I have set timers up to 24 hours in length on my N6 and no issue whatsoever. Perhaps there is something unique happening in your case and it would be worth troubleshooting?
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Nov 11, 2015 02:10
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Rastor posted:Perhaps there is something unique happening in your case and it would be worth troubleshooting? Sure, I'd love to troubleshoot but considering I'm running 100% stock with no apps that control memory/battery, I'm not sure where to start troubleshooting. This bug has persisted through several wipes (Lollipop to M Preview 1, then Preview 1 to 2, 3 was dirty flashed over 2 but Preview 3 to final release was wiped).
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Nov 11, 2015 02:18
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Super Dude posted:So two weeks after I buy a 6P, it turns out a job offer I just got gives me one for free. If it's possible get the free one and sell it.
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Nov 11, 2015 02:34
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If you already have one and decline to use a company phone you could see about a credit on your paycheck or something.
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Nov 11, 2015 02:44
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Combat Pretzel posted:Just strange, because at least one of the "debunkers" built a bend rig and stacked plenty of lifting weights on it, and it didn't bend or break. It makes sense if you watch it based on how they chose to construct the phone. He actually references someone else doing a weight stack test with it, possibly the same guy? That person uses 90lbs stacked on top of it, but as he points out, it's just squeezing the dovetailing they did together so it survives. Apparently there's a little gap between the motherboard and the battery sections of the phone that happen to be in the middle of the phone, proving to be an incredible weak point for snapping the thing in half. Plus they used dovetailing between the materials to hold it together which is incredibly stupid, as he points out. It's still a great phone, this doesn't really change anything, just be more aware of sitting on it in a backpocket because of this design.
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Nov 11, 2015 02:46
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Nondescript Van posted:If you already have one and decline to use a company phone you could see about a credit on your paycheck or something. Good idea, I'll look into that if I accept the job. They also pay for my cell phone bill which is pretty cool.
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Nov 11, 2015 02:52
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Chances are they have certain conditions for usage of a personal phone in lieu of a work phone, be sure to find out what they do upon severance/termination.
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Nov 11, 2015 02:56
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I just wanted to let everyone know that my at&t nexus 6 finally got an OTA update. It was the November patch for lollipop. Maybe I'll see marshmallow by the end of the year?
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Nov 11, 2015 04:01
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Google has a 15 day return period. If indeed it's 2 weeks you got time still.
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Nov 11, 2015 04:38
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RZA Encryption posted:I just wanted to let everyone know that my at&t nexus 6 finally got an OTA update. It was the November patch for lollipop. Maybe I'll see marshmallow by the end of the year? You'll never see it until you take command of your own goddamn property.
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Nov 11, 2015 05:57
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Sir Unimaginative posted:You'll never see it until you take command of your own goddamn property. I am not going to do Google's work for them. edit: Also there is no option for me that doesn't involve wiping my phone. Since Google's backup/restore process is a shitshow, I don't have time for that.
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Nov 11, 2015 06:37
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The 6P is laughably huge, I just can't get over how long it is. I'll still take it for a test drive but I'm already not feeling it. Thank god there's a no-obligation, 15-day return window. I even checked with Google, they cover the cost of return shipping so there's absolutely no reason not to take it out for a spin.
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RZA Encryption posted:I just wanted to let everyone know that my at&t nexus 6 finally got an OTA update. It was the November patch for lollipop. Maybe I'll see marshmallow by the end of the year? AT&T hasn't approved the Marshmallow OTA which is why Google bothered to make a Lollipop Nexus 6 November security patch image at all. You'll see that there is a Marshmallow variant for the same security patch set, all you have to do is make sure you don't pay AT&T for service and Google will be happy to provide it to you! You're refusing to update it yourself and you're paying an entity to make sure you don't get it from Google. This is 100% your fault.
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Nov 11, 2015 07:00
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I am to blame for Google not being able to update their software in a sane manner. I am to blame for not erasing my device to fix it myself. I asked for a sub par experience when I purchased an android device.
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Nov 11, 2015 09:05
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So apparently it's a known thing where the Nexus 5 power button will get stuck/hosed internally resulting in a never-ending boot loop when charging and it just won't work otherwise? Fantastic.
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Nov 11, 2015 09:15
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It's how my n5 died and then I came to love the n6. I just got the November security patch on the n6 and marshmallow has hit for my n7 2013 WiFi which is pretty rad. gently caress the po
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Nov 11, 2015 09:31
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RZA Encryption posted:I am to blame for Google not being able to update their software in a sane manner. I am to blame for not erasing my device to fix it myself. I asked for a sub par experience when I purchased an android device. You're definitely to blame for being such a whiny little bitch over it
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Nov 11, 2015 09:35
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captain poopfister posted:It's how my n5 died and then I came to love the n6. I just got the November security patch on the n6 and marshmallow has hit for my n7 2013 WiFi which is pretty rad. If it's dead forever I may just say gently caress it and get a 5X. Be current on technology and have an actual warrenty for once instead of two generations behind.
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RZA Encryption posted:I am to blame for Google not being able to update their software in a sane manner. I am to blame for not erasing my device to fix it myself. I asked for a sub par experience when I purchased an android device. Google can update their devices in a sane manner just fine so long as you don't do something retarded like put a SIM in it from a carrier trying to gently caress with you. You can also update it yourself without erasing the device by sideloading the update but just be aware that you will be violating the wishes of your carrier and really I think they know what's best for you. It isn't ideal but Apple poisoned that well a long time ago by showing the carriers that if they cede control of the software on their networks, they'll fade into irrelevancy immediately. They'll never make that mistake again (and to Verizon's credit, they didn't want to make that mistake the first time). Pierson posted:So apparently it's a known thing where the Nexus 5 power button will get stuck/hosed internally resulting in a never-ending boot loop when charging and it just won't work otherwise? Fantastic. Yep, this is a thing that happens.
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Nov 11, 2015 09:46
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LastInLine posted:They used to do that. If you set a timer for x minutes it would set an alarm for x minutes ahead of where you were and people didn't like that because that's not a timer. Now it actually uses a timer which is the correct way of doing it. I'd be really surprised if they didn't set an alarm for the end and just display a countdown for the remaining time when you're looking at it. I mean I can think of a few ways they could mess it up, but this is a typical sort of example for an app that has a long-running background task
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baka kaba posted:I'd be really surprised if they didn't set an alarm for the end and just display a countdown for the remaining time when you're looking at it. I mean I can think of a few ways they could mess it up, but this is a typical sort of example for an app that has a long-running background task I don't know how it was handled in the background but in the UI if you told Google (and I want to say you had to do it with voice commands), "Ok Google, set a timer for three hours forty minutes," it would create a new alarm for 3 hours 40 minutes into the future. You wouldn't see a countdown in the notification bar and the alarm icon would be present. You had no option to actually have a timer in the sense of a having some countdown on your screen to view time remaining (which I assume is the primary reason for preferring one over the other) and in the case of small durations where seconds matter you couldn't get an accurate timer because it would always be set for a time and not a duration making the function essentially worthless. This was changed not long ago. Lollipop maybe? I think it came with an app update, either Search or Clock, and not with the OS itself.
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LastInLine posted:Yep, this is a thing that happens.
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There isn't anything in the system that gives you that functionality out of the box though, you'd have to make something that constantly updates the notification if you want that to happen. Alarms are really a request for the system to wake up and poke your app so you can make a noise or whatever, so I don't see why a countdown timer wouldn't use one of those exactly like an 'alarm', and just display a countdown on top of that for your convenience I mean they could handle it all in the component that's changing the notification, but it seems like a rookie mistake to rely on that for alarm functionality instead of just using an alarm. Especially since they were updating it and the whole alarm system anyway
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RZA Encryption posted:I am to blame for Google not being able to update their software in a sane manner. I am to blame for not erasing my device to fix it myself. I asked for a sub par experience when I purchased an android device. Let's assume, for your sake, that you have no choice but to be on AT&T. You still know that American carriers could wrangle concessions like control over update cadence out of smartphone manufacturers. This isn't AT&T's fault alone for prosecuting it (although they share some blame), as every carrier is going to have these demands made for them or lose their standing in the market, or Google's fault alone for conceding to it, as presumably they wanted to sell a phone that works on more than one mobile radio standard - like LastInLine said, Apple (and Samsung) kind of screwed the market for them, so it's hard to blame Google too much for their role in this, and unless you want to get mad at Google for making Googlephones in the first place.... It is probably the United States' fault for allowing the mobile phone ecosystem to be pretty much ruined. You knew, as a customer of AT&T, that bringing a Nexus 6 to AT&T would mean that AT&T could interfere with updates. You knew that AT&T has a history of acting in poor faith and incompetence. That they may very well ruin the phone from underneath you, perhaps not as dramatically as the people you harassed for years in this forum for daring to take responsibility for and try to understand their property, but in a real sense nonetheless. You bought the Nexus 6 and put it on AT&T anyway, are now visibly upset that you are faced with the consequences, still refuse to help yourself with the tools the one company that wants to help you (in a totally self-centered way but hey it's still viable assistance) has provided, and lash out at anyone pointing out that your eagerness to be a model consumer around companies and jurisdictions that have no interest in holding their end of the bargain has failed you utterly. This is poetry. dont be mean to me fucked around with this message at 10:38 on Nov 11, 2015 |
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