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Sorry if this isn't the place to ask, but when connecting my phone to my laptop to charge (I left it at home and am in a hotel tonight) the battery drains, fast. It shows a charging symbol, but it just keeps draining. I tried googling and the supposed fixes don't work, or its people arguing about whether this is even possible. Any advice? Its a Galaxy S5 and a Windows 10 laptop.
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Feb 23, 2017 01:03
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swickles posted:Sorry if this isn't the place to ask, but when connecting my phone to my laptop to charge (I left it at home and am in a hotel tonight) the battery drains, fast. It shows a charging symbol, but it just keeps draining. I tried googling and the supposed fixes don't work, or its people arguing about whether this is even possible. Any advice? Its a Galaxy S5 and a Windows 10 laptop. One possibility: check your battery stats to see what apps are draining the most and force close them. Other possibility: Micro-usb is poo poo and will give up the ghost after a while. When plugged in, it'll drain the battery rather than charge it. This can be temporarily remedied by pushing the middle tab toward the center again. It's why I wirelessly charge my Nexus 5 now.
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Feb 23, 2017 01:24
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Pulled out my old S3 whilst my current phone goes into repair and drat, I forgot how glorious the extended battery on this baby was. drat I miss being able to swap in a giant oversized battery (at the horrible cost of a few extra mm of thickness oh the humanity how will I survive).
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Feb 23, 2017 01:39
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Mister Macys posted:One possibility: check your battery stats to see what apps are draining the most and force close them. I rebooted it and closed out all apps. Rebooted computer too. It charged perfectly fine last night, so have no idea whats up. What do you mean by " pushing the middle tab toward the center"? Thanks for your help so far.
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Feb 23, 2017 01:41
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lol https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/834550877058953216 Some lofty guesses there!
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Feb 23, 2017 02:01
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The first two phones aren't even out yet and I can't wait for this rounded corner display poo poo to die. It's not 1970 and these aren't CRTs.
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Feb 23, 2017 02:08
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4G LTE enabled??? And it comes with The Android Operating System?????? 
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Feb 23, 2017 02:08
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cage-free egghead posted:lol Sounds like the Note 7 *salutes the heavens*
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Feb 23, 2017 02:20
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swickles posted:I rebooted it and closed out all apps. Rebooted computer too. It charged perfectly fine last night, so have no idea whats up. What do you mean by " pushing the middle tab toward the center"? Thanks for your help so far. At work, or I'd post the Cnet/Verge article I read this from, but: If you shine a light into the phone port, you should see that it's not a hollow rectangle like full size USB, but instead has a small tab. Take a toothpick or similar object and carefully push it so there's space in either side. Then try charging as normal.
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Feb 23, 2017 02:22
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T-Mobile put the LG V20 on sale for $360 today so I hopped right on that poo poo. So far I actually really like it, so naturally I'm sure that this thread will be willing to tell me what an idiot I am for buying one. Have at it!
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Feb 23, 2017 02:40
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Mister Macys posted:At work, or I'd post the Cnet/Verge article I read this from, but: Oh hey, that actually worked. Thanks!
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Feb 23, 2017 02:50
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TMobile currently has the Galaxy S7 Edge for sale for $360. Is there any reason not to get it at this price point?
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Feb 23, 2017 03:25
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If you can afford a Pixel, you're better off with that in the long run. But it's a flagship phone at budget price, so it's tough to beat otherwise. You should have a 2 week return policy to test out if the minor UI changes bother you enough (but then again the budget options are not running stock either).
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Feb 23, 2017 03:35
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Tiny Lowtax posted:TMobile currently has the Galaxy S7 Edge for sale for $360. Is there any reason not to get it at this price point? 2: it is a Samsung
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Feb 23, 2017 07:31
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MikeJF posted:Pulled out my old S3 whilst my current phone goes into repair and drat, I forgot how glorious the extended battery on this baby was. drat I miss being able to swap in a giant oversized battery (at the horrible cost of a few extra mm of thickness oh the humanity how will I survive). Yeah, I always put extended batteries on my Samsung phones. Not having to charge for 3 days was pretty amazing and I wish more phones had removable batteries (especially since the battery loses about 20% of charge a year I read).
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Feb 23, 2017 07:40
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lelandjs posted:T-Mobile put the LG V20 on sale for $360 today so I hopped right on that poo poo. So far I actually really like it, so naturally I'm sure that this thread will be willing to tell me what an idiot I am for buying one. We're you aware that LGs have been dying right and left for no reason at all over the last year or so? That's the difference between idiocy and ignorance. Edit: Even though this is a Samsung it's a way better choice: Tiny Lowtax posted:TMobile currently has the Galaxy S7 Edge for sale for $360. Is there any reason not to get it at this price point?
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Feb 23, 2017 11:44
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LastInLine posted:We're you aware that LGs have been dying right and left for no reason at all over the last year or so? That's the difference between idiocy and iignorance I was not aware, no. I didn't bother looking into other LG phones, nust read online about the V20. Whelp! Also I've had the S7 Edge and I liked a lot about the phone, but since this is the first time in ages I've actually purchased a phone outright and intend to keep it for... as long as possible, I guess, I figured getting the one thst has a user replaceable battery was the better choice.
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Feb 23, 2017 12:48
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lelandjs posted:I was not aware, no. I didn't bother looking into other LG phones, nust read online about the V20. Whelp! If you're planning on keeping it for a long time the LG is the worst choice you could have made. They tend to die right after the warranty expires. It's been happening across models and it's really too early to know if the V20 is going to suffer the same fate, but judging by the way they tend to go it looks like LG got sold a bunch of bad storage. They just one day go into a bootloop and require a hardware swap. They just up and die. ClassActionFursuit fucked around with this message at 13:12 on Feb 23, 2017 |
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Feb 23, 2017 13:07
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Is there any info on how common the 6P battery issue is? I'm about to buy one (refurb; can't find it new anywhere) since it remains the best choice in the 300~400€ range and I'd like to know what the odds are.
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Feb 23, 2017 13:31
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That Bluetooth bug is getting really annoying on the Pixel. Hopefully they patch it soon. https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5google.com/2017/02/22/google-pixel-bluetooth-disconnect/amp/ hit me after the latest patch
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Feb 23, 2017 13:51
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Tiny Lowtax posted:TMobile currently has the Galaxy S7 Edge for sale for $360. Is there any reason not to get it at this price point? They have a bill credit if you buy a Pixel. https://www.t-mobile.com/offer/google-pixel-phone-offer.html
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Feb 23, 2017 14:23
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DangerZoneDelux posted:That Bluetooth bug is getting really annoying on the Pixel. Hopefully they patch it soon. https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5google.com/2017/02/22/google-pixel-bluetooth-disconnect/amp/ hit me after the latest patch Yeah. I've been noticing that occasionally in the morning that I get a buzz in my pocket and none on my wrist. I then look down and see the disconnected icon on my Moto 360 and discover that the phone turned off bluetooth for some reason.
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Feb 23, 2017 14:31
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DangerZoneDelux posted:That Bluetooth bug is getting really annoying on the Pixel. Hopefully they patch it soon. https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5google.com/2017/02/22/google-pixel-bluetooth-disconnect/amp/ hit me after the latest patch Not saying it's not an issue (not one I have with my pixel though) I just think it's hilarious that all of these Android "news" sites take stupid posts from r/GooglePixel and make them into articles. I can't remember what the last one was that I read, but it was literally 1 person reporting a problem and the guy at android police spun it into a "potentially thousands of google pixel users affected by this problem" and it ended up being something stupid the poster did that caused it. Edit: I guess my point is don't read Android fanboy websites for problems and fixes... just go to Reddit because that is where they get everything they write. Edit2: My wife's Pixel turns bluetooth off on her so I know it's an issue, but mine doesn't. Her Pixel also seems to get security updates days before mine does. I haven't even see the February security patch that caused the problem, while she got it a week ago. thebushcommander fucked around with this message at 16:18 on Feb 23, 2017 |
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Feb 23, 2017 16:15
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seravid posted:Is there any info on how common the 6P battery issue is? I'm about to buy one (refurb; can't find it new anywhere) since it remains the best choice in the 300~400€ range and I'd like to know what the odds are. It seems pretty common, to the point that a refurb probably has a new battery since that's most likely what it was RMA'd for. I wouldn't get a new one that's been sitting on the shelf for a while, but a refurb should be fine. (As long as it's from somewhere with a decent return/exchange policy) Edit: FWIW, my launch day 6p shuts off between 15-20% if I've had it outside in sub freezing temps during that charge cycle, otherwise it's fine. But a lot of other people (even in this thread) seem to have it worse. Theris fucked around with this message at 16:41 on Feb 23, 2017 |
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Feb 23, 2017 16:37
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DangerZoneDelux posted:That Bluetooth bug is getting really annoying on the Pixel. Hopefully they patch it soon. https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5google.com/2017/02/22/google-pixel-bluetooth-disconnect/amp/ hit me after the latest patch Yup, happens to me and it's super annoying when you have a smartwatch that depends on ongoing bluetooth as well 
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Feb 23, 2017 17:22
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Theris posted:It seems pretty common, to the point that a refurb probably has a new battery since that's most likely what it was RMA'd for. I wouldn't get a new one that's been sitting on the shelf for a while, but a refurb should be fine. (As long as it's from somewhere with a decent return/exchange policy) I got my 6P replaced just out of warranty for the battery issue. My refurbished replacement device with a new battery has been going for a couple months now and it's amazing, back to all day battery life again.
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Feb 23, 2017 17:43
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SB35 posted:I got my 6P replaced just out of warranty for the battery issue. My refurbished replacement device with a new battery has been going for a couple months now and it's amazing, back to all day battery life again. Yep same here. I thought I might have fixed the battery issue with some Rom Flashing shenanigans. (Flashing the Original 6.0.0 rom, then back to 7.1.1 etc) but the speakerphone stayed dead so it was worth swapping out). The Refurb was actually built on the same day originally and is only off by like 100 in the SN lol. Go figure. Only thing I am bumed about is the build quality of the refurb isn't quite factory new. You couldn't feel the antenna lines in the original and there is a tiny gap between the glass and the metal band before the outer metal layer.. But inside a rubber thin case, you don't notice any of that and the phone continues to impress. 
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Feb 23, 2017 17:53
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Got my RMA'd Nexus back on Tuesday. Had it for a couple of hours before it started to shut off an on, factory resetting didn't fix it either. Lets hope third times the charm? Is there a reliable place to get Pixel or should I just try ebay?
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Feb 23, 2017 19:42
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What was the goon-recommended file explorer app? I want to invest in one and stick with it but I can't remember which of them aren't scummy.
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Feb 23, 2017 19:48
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IAmKale posted:What was the goon-recommended file explorer app? I want to invest in one and stick with it but I can't remember which of them aren't scummy.
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Feb 23, 2017 20:04
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Messing around with my new Pixel. Love it. Having a difficult time trying to add a new screen to the left of my home screen. I know how to turn off the Google App, and I know I drag an app to a new screen to add one, but this only works on the right side. Furthermore I can't drag that new screen to the left side of my home screen. Something I'm missing?
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Feb 23, 2017 20:55
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Tim Whatley posted:Messing around with my new Pixel. Love it. Not really, the google now cards to the left are always there. You can only add to the right.
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Feb 23, 2017 21:22
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Why not just move everything on your furthest left screen one screen to the right? Boom, blank screen in the left.
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Feb 23, 2017 21:31
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Wacky Delly posted:Not really, the google now cards to the left are always there. You can only add to the right. Welcome to the Google-ture
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Feb 23, 2017 21:32
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The Duggler posted:Welcome to the Google-ture nova launcher
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Feb 23, 2017 21:45
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Tiny Lowtax posted:Why not just move everything on your furthest left screen one screen to the right? Boom, blank screen in the left. Unless it's been recently changed, the Google launcher doesn't allow blank screens.
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Feb 23, 2017 22:17
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Desk Lamp posted:Unless it's been recently changed, the Google launcher doesn't allow blank screens. No, and hitting the home button will return you to the screen 1 right of google now. Personally, I like that, but if you don't, you're forced to switch to an alternative launcher.
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Feb 23, 2017 22:18
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Nova is popular and if you like the news tab but want more customization, you can get the HTC Sense launcher from the market now.
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Feb 23, 2017 22:22
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My work got me a pixel today and the very first thing I did was install Nova. I wanted to give the pixel launcher a chance but it was really bad
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Feb 23, 2017 22:35
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I like the Pixel launcher and use it fulltime!
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