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ExcessBLarg! posted:In modern Android are there still apps that are included in system updates (as part of /system/app)? Why don't you want to update? Is it the kind of thing where the update breaks features? Edit: oh hay, new page. Reposting this so it doesn't get lost: quote:The one serious annoyance [with my new Pixel 6 Pro] is that the google at a glance thingy is just showing day, month date, where it used to show that and then weather and temperature. I checked the options and weather is enabled, it's just...not there. I googled and found various people who claimed all kinds of stuff fixed it, like searching for weather, placing another weather widget, and disable->restart->enable->restart. None have worked.
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ExcessBLarg! posted:In modern Android are there still apps that are included in system updates (as part of /system/app)? Google intentionally separated those out so they can be updated via the play store and you don't have to wait until an OS update. Why do you not want to update them?
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Blue Footed Booby posted:Why don't you want to update? Is it the kind of thing where the update breaks features? Beyond that I don't have auto-updates enabled since occasionally third-party apps can/do straight-up break, so I tend to do a cycle of manual updates at a time when it's convenient (not traveling, etc.). I just haven't bothered to update things like Contacts because there's zero feature updates there that I care about and I figured that the quarterly system updates or whatever would cover those anyways.
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Nov 16, 2021 19:36
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Got my Pixel 6 Pro. Its very large. What's with the top speaker port? There's like no grill in there. Shine a light into it on the left side of the port at the top of the screen, its like a hole that goes down into the depths of the phone.
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Nov 16, 2021 20:23
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Quick tap (set to recent apps) stops working after a day or so and needs a loving restart to fix. poo poo is hella annoying.
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fourwood posted:From what I can tell, maybe late late December for the Ace? And yeah maybe don’t hold your breath on 12 for either of them… I'm not too torn up about the delay, it just feels weird that a phone lower in their stack would get an OS update before one higher in the stack. And I figure it is highly unlikely they'll get updated past 11, but at least the Ace may be a good candidate for LineageOS when security updates stop rolling out.
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Seamonster posted:Quick tap (set to recent apps) stops working after a day or so and needs a loving restart to fix. poo poo is hella annoying. App switcher just seems sort of broken. I thought it was a Nova issue, but when I asked in their discord they said it was an Android issue. Changing the home app back to Google, using the switcher, then back to Nova fixes it without having to restart. Maybe it's the same thing, or the same core broken part?
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Any traditional note users doing s21 ultra w pen? Thoughts? S10+ dying and wanna move while it's got value I usually run a galaxy S series and note in parallel but haven't had a note since 8
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The S22 Ultra seems like it's going to be the return of the note if you can hold out a few more months.
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https://phandroid.com/2021/11/17/google-might-have-just-fixed-the-pixel-6s-fingerprint-scanner-woes/ posted:The update itself is not a very big one, measuring in at just around 15MB, and carrying a build number of SD1A.210817.037. And while Google didn’t provide an official changelog, Verizon took care of that, providing the following information: New system update for Sixel and SixelPro. Mine has been installing for 40 min and the progress bar is about 3/4 through... I was listening to music on my way to work so maybe that caused it. I don't have huge issues with my fingerprint now. I put both thumb prints in 2x, then both my index fingers once. All 4 fingers unlock it if I leave my finger still long enough. A little slow for me but not the biggest issue. I had the phone set to instantly lock on power button. This caused me problems more. Turning that off helped, I was having to use my pin all the time since the phone was manually locked. I'm coming from the 4a, and I prefer the rear physical sensor. e: and its done. That took basically an hour. It seems a bit more responsive, but I'm curious what others think. Feels like placebo to me. Sure, I guess it might be faster? deong fucked around with this message at 16:39 on Nov 17, 2021 |
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Nov 17, 2021 16:22
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Yeah, all updates since 12 seem like they take forever when optimizing applications. Redditors are saying that the update greatly improved compatability with temperd glass screen protectors (going from like 5% success to 95% success.) I haven't really noticed any difference in the sensor, but I wasn't having issues before.
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Is this the right thread for app recommendations or is there a dedicated thread?
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nexus6 posted:Is this the right thread for app recommendations or is there a dedicated thread? https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3751764
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Instagram isn't working for me since the update this morning. Anyone else having issues? Edit: Reinstalling fixed it. wandler20 fucked around with this message at 21:57 on Nov 17, 2021 |
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Thank you
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Someone asked why you wouldn't want to update. I'm someone else who doesn't want the update for Android 12 yet. My reasoning: well I used it on my partner's phone and while I could get used to it it felt cumbersome on his phone with some apps not running well, and I know it would be even worse on mine as mine is an older Pixel 3a and his phone is newer. I don't really want to have an unuseable phone. I also don't really like the redesign for the notification space. I know I'll eventually update it for the security features, but I always wait a while to see if the kinks can get oiled out of it beforehand.
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I'm unable to sign out of my last two (since sold) Samsung phones on myaccount.google.com. It lets me do it but then just reappears. Never had this problem before. Any idea why? A bit annoying when people in your life think it's funny to hide your phone and "hey Google, find my phone" says "I've found three devices" and makes you say no to two.
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Nov 17, 2021 22:45
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I've been a big fan of my Pixel 2 XL, is the Pixel 6 Pro a nice upgrade/worth it?
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pro starcraft loser posted:I've been a big fan of my Pixel 2 XL, is the Pixel 6 Pro a nice upgrade/worth it? Pixel 6 is a better value, but if you like the telephoto or faster refresh rate, go for it
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pro starcraft loser posted:I've been a big fan of my Pixel 2 XL, is the Pixel 6 Pro a nice upgrade/worth it? The Pixel 6 is a massive upgrade over the 2 XL!
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pro starcraft loser posted:I've been a big fan of my Pixel 2 XL, is the Pixel 6 Pro a nice upgrade/worth it? Yes - I went from the 2XL to the 6 pro Comparable form factor so it's an easy transition
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Nov 18, 2021 00:41
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Very nice, thanks guys. Christmas present from me to me!
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Would someone recommend a MP3 player for me? I am using Oto Music, but the interface is a mess. It must have gapless playback. And I really want something with folder mode. Oto just has everything in one giant area. I really want something where I can click on the artist name and drop down into the albums and then go from there. I am not averse to paying but a free app without ads is kinda ideal. Especially since google removed play music which was perfectly fine. Thanks much for any help offered.
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Waltzing Along posted:Would someone recommend a MP3 player for me? I am using Oto Music, but the interface is a mess. I dunno, I mostly use VLC out of habit and it pretty much does what you describe out of the box. It's also plays nice with car stereos when I'm streaming from my phone. Having Google Play Music yanked removed the only other app I'd used for the purpose, so I haven't done an exhaustive test of this or anything.
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Nov 18, 2021 01:47
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Poweramp for playing media off your phone, plexamp for playing media off your pc/server via plex
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Khablam posted:Poweramp for playing media off your phone, plexamp for playing media off your pc/server via plex I'll give it a shot, thank you.
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Not seen anything mentioned anywhere but assistant call screening has apparently been switched on in the UK I know its been a thing for ages in NA, but we've not had it over here yet
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I think I mentioned it a couple of days back but google's starting their pre black friday sale pricing on the Pixel 5a 5G. It's $399 right now, no idea if there'll be anything further on actual black friday: https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_5a_5g?hl=en-US
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Finally got a used 4A to replace the 4A that I smashed after 8 days of ownership ( ) and it has Android 12. Saw people complaining about the bounce at the end of scrolling and, yeah, it's bad. It's not awful with text, but it's nauseating when images are involved, like in YouTube. Especially since it's doing it when I get to a point where YouTube is caching new content and not actually at the end of a list (my Watch Later list is a mess!).
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Skarsnik posted:Not seen anything mentioned anywhere but assistant call screening has apparently been switched on in the UK I find it encourages them to keep calling.
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TPU cases: does brand matter? Spigen has one, but it's clear and like 2x the cost of cheaper ones. I'd like to get some pop from a black phone.
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The way it feels in your hand can vary pretty significantly, I'd go with the name brand one since it's not a lot of money compared to the price of the device itself.
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Skarsnik posted:Not seen anything mentioned anywhere but assistant call screening has apparently been switched on in the UK It looks like the kind where you have to send incoming calls to be screened, rather than it doing any automatic 'this sounds like a spam call  ' filtering. Or at least, that's what I'm assuming: there's an option to select a voice that's played to callers, but nothing about switching Call Screen off.
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so I could say that I finally figured out what this god damned cube is doing. Get well Lowtax.
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I love TPU but yeah, after about 6 months you need to spend another $8-$10 and replace that case
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FogHelmut posted:Anyway, clear TPU turns yellow/brown after about 6-9 months. You're going to want to replace it often. Probably the reason Spigen went with the polycarbonate combo. Pixel 4A. This is what I was looking at. Spigen Liquid Crystal Designed for Google Pixel 4a Case (2020) [NOT Compatible with Pixel 4a 5G] - Crystal Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083N54J5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_Y18EBAPG7W1QB3FE58TA I just want something really thin and have a little bit of plastic stickiness on the edges of the phone. I dropped my last 4A and had to buy a replacement and don't wanna go through that expensive mistake again. I'm normally a no case guy. :| Sorry if my terms are wrong.
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FogHelmut posted:Anyway, re:Spigen Pixel 6 Pro cases- To add to your reviews: Spigen Liquid Air: comfortable to hold, seems solid enough, but surprisingly slippery back (despite the hex pattern etched in it). Edges are nice and grippy, but much of the time the (rather large) phone is mostly resting on my fingers against its back. It's not so bad that I hate it, but I'm on the lookout for a new case.
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Thanks to the goon who mentioned checking Best Buy's Black Friday sales. Because of that I got a chat agent from their website to get me a $100 refund on the Pixel 6 I bought two weeks ago. Speaking of... https://www.bestbuy.com/site/google-pixel-6-128gb-unlocked-sorta-seafoam/6483641.p?skuId=6483641 Anyone on the fence, Best Buy has the Pixel 6 (not the pro, tho) on sale right now for $499. (post added to Coupons and Deals) Ajax 99 fucked around with this message at 16:37 on Nov 18, 2021 |
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Uthor posted:Pixel 4A. This is what I was looking at. Yeah I think they stopped making their full TPU clear cases after the Pixel 4. I had a random Chinese brand on the 5 and it worked fine. Just need to make sure the holes are cut out in the right places. I had the clear Spigen on my Pixel 3 and it yellowed just as much as the other one on my Pixel 5. But I think the Spigen and other big name cases are better ultimately when it comes to how well they fit.
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incogneato posted:To add to your reviews: To expand on the Thin Fit, it is a TPU and hard plastic case. The edges are TPU to get your phone in and out. The back is the hard plastic, and is somewhat flexible, and has a coating (maybe TPU?) that matches the texture and feel of the TPU edges. The color difference between the two parts is noticeable only under certain lighting, and the seam is nearly imperceptible.
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