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Melmac posted:Just got my Moto X 2013, I like it a lot but is having the "ok Google Now..." feature on all the time a good idea? I thought the only reason Apple does it when the phone is plugged in was because constantly listening for a phrase is a serious drain on the battery? Is this somehow not the case? It uses a second low power cpu, so no, it's actually not the case.
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Desk Lamp posted:Christ dude, it's just giving people another harmless option to customize their phones, you know, one of Android's strengths over its competitors. I probably wouldn't even change from the default but there's no need to be so overzealous. Don't try to reason with him, anyone that wants to customize their user experience past what the OEM intends/allows is a hopeless sperglord, and Literally Hitler.
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Dec 21, 2014 00:59
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nocal posted:Do you theme gmail too? If so, you're at least Hitlerian. Nope, no skin in that particular game, just like to point out when RZA takes poo poo way too seriously.
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Dec 21, 2014 18:56
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tekz posted:I got a Sony Xperia recently and I really dislike the UI. Is there a way to get stock android on to the phone? What specifically don't you like?
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Torix posted:My old rear end Droid Bionic finally called it quits last night. I only upgrade once I feel like I don't have a choice so it's been like five years and I've been out of the Android/smartphone loop for a while. Get the Turbo. Samsung has a bad habit of not updating their older phones to the latest version of Android, so if you plan to keep the Note 4 for the same amount of time as the bionic, you're going to be left in the dark.
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Dec 31, 2014 16:22
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hooah posted:This gave me a good laugh. Someone's been reading the thread! I'd call it more of a slapfight, anyway. 
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Jan 27, 2015 04:00
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Require More Fire posted:I really didn't like the idea of going to a 5"+ phone when I got the Moto X but now that I have it I can't imagine going smaller. So, go big phones or go home I guess. I went from s3 to Z1 and just ordered a Z3C. I think the Moto X 2013 form factor is absolutely perfect.
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canadianclassic posted:So I've got the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and have a couple questions... The incipio dualpro was the only case i could find for the Z3C with decent build quality. It covers everything except the usb /charging flap. It's also very very smooth, which is annoying as all hell. I got it yesterday, and am thinking of taking some low grit sandpaper to it to get some drat traction. It does look like it will protect from any angle, though, which is why I got it. As far as the loose flap goes, if you're the original owner, you can send it back to Sony for a warranty repair. They'll want the receipt from when you bought it wrapped around the device, btw. I actually bought a Z3C on Swappa with a loose usb flap on purpose, because the seller was dumb enough to describe it as 'secure' and was only charging $385. One trip to my local repair shop and a PayPal dispute later, and it was back in mint condition at no cost to me.
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Feb 17, 2015 14:03
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whatever7 posted:How much did your local shop charge for a "loose USB flap"? It wasn't cheap, almost $40,which was why I recommended taking it to Sony first if possible. Also, I probably could've ordered the piece myself or taken it to a cheaper place, but I knew that it'd be done right, and fully water proof afterwards.
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Feb 17, 2015 14:20
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ninmeister posted:The answer is simple. Grip tape. dphi posted:Just a quick question about the LG G3 - I'm reading reviews that say the battery is amazing and reviews that say the battery is terrible. Any consensus here? I need to get my wife's lovely old S3 replaced and battery life is one of her larger concerns. IIRC the G3's QHD screen tanks its battery life. The Droid turbo is pretty awesome if you're on Verizon. If not, I recommend a Sony Z3/Z3C unless you're on sprint, in which case I recommend not being on Sprint.
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Feb 17, 2015 19:19
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Vykk.Draygo posted:It's not grippy enough if you can't just stick it to the outside of your pants. That's what the fanny pack is for. I draw the line at grip tape, though.
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Feb 18, 2015 01:08
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Sir Unimaginative posted:EDIT: This is probably rooted-thread talk but since it's instrumental in determining a purchase for many people it probably also belongs here: Sony factory images (or FTF's) are readily available the same time OTA's roll out. Getting root without unlocking the boot loader on my Z3C was tedious, but not particularly difficult.
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Feb 18, 2015 16:45
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Desk Lamp posted:Someone used to the iPhone and sensible design should have an even easier time finding it. Not that you'd ever let something like not knowing what you're talking about stop you from stroking that irrational hate boner you've got for Samsung. Because of how much Apple loves capacitive buttons?
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Feb 19, 2015 00:33
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Captain Yossarian posted:Currently running a HTC One M7 on Sprint, in SD so just basically don't even get 3g service. Getting off that plan ASAP and planning on using an AT&T mvno. Had my eyes on a Moro G until I figure out if I NEED a flagship phone- am I crazy? A Moto G suits that purpose, but wouldn't it be better to just make the one purchase? Why the rush? What kinds of things are you looking for in your next phone? Edit: The Fire Phone is on fire sale, but is still a lovely phone. Mooktastical fucked around with this message at 02:35 on Feb 19, 2015 |
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Feb 19, 2015 02:33
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Captain Yossarian posted:No rush to get a specific phone, but I AM in a rush to get away from Sprint! Basically can't use mobile internet here at all ( as far as I can tell, I'm around 2g speeds IF it loads). Essentially if I'm not on WiFi, this HTC One is a dumb phone! I guess I'm more asking for an AT&T MVNO compatible android. What suggestions do you have? I'd LIKE to keep it under 200$ or 300$ at the highest end. Moto X 2013.
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Feb 19, 2015 03:16
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Captain Yossarian posted:Moto X 2013 looks interesting! Any suggested retailer to look at? Amazon has a ton of different listings! http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=221676670648
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Feb 19, 2015 04:47
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codo27 posted:So are you guys still all hating on the OPO? My N4 is fine except for Polaroid camera and having the same amount of storage as a PlayStation memory card. These things need to be remedied and I don't want to spend $700 or something Z3C can be found used for less than $400 now
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Feb 19, 2015 16:25
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Rastor posted:Z3 Compact is an interesting recommendation for someone considering a OnePlus One... Hey, if camera and capacity are your main concerns, going N4-Z3C makes sense.
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Feb 19, 2015 16:32
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codo27 posted:I'm happy with the size of the N4 and it feels amazing in my hand despite their largeness. I don't need a phablet, don't know why anyone would As in root? Relatively easy. You don't want to unlock the bootloader, though, because Sony set it up to make the camera worse if you do.
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Feb 19, 2015 18:12
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Grimson posted:new or used? Read that again.
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Feb 22, 2015 23:17
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mobby_6kl posted:The story is that the spergs itt have a huge hate boner for it. Everyone who has an opinion that isn't 100% in line with mine is somewhere on the Autism spectrum, and probably guilty of at least one crime against humanity.
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Endless Mike posted:*runs in* Usb otg with flash drives and juice packs, duh.
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ShoogaSlim posted:I'm an iPhone owner popping in because I'm interested in the new phone announcements. Can "most" Android smartphones really go a day or more without charging? Seems far fetched but I'll be impressed if that is the case. I have a Sony Z3 Compact and a Quickcharge 2.0 charger. When 10 minutes charging gets you an hour's worth of screen on time, and the battery usage when the screen is off is mitigated to almost zero, charging at night becomes 100% optional.
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Blitter posted:Nah, it's always nice to see people being smug about this poo poo, as it serves to illustrate which posters are loving idiots and unreliable narrators. My favorite bit is that the definition of broken is apparently just "has to be updated differently". Like, I understand calling people who immediately flash CM on their brand new S#'s or Note #'s dumb for replacing the stock camera or S-pen drivers with lovely hacked together garbage. The stock/rooted and custom rom paradigms are worlds apart in terms of reliability, yet functionally identical, so conflating them is hilariously simple minded.
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ruby idiot railed posted:Doesn't look like you can actually order one of these yet, of course. The prototype probably explodes half way through the charge cycle.
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Logikv9 posted:There's some new battery pack out there that comes with a AC outlet. I'd rather just get that and plug a turbo charger into there. I think that might be a bit of a fire hazard.
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always be closing posted:Is this Nexus 5 worth the $275 that the phone normally goes for? Get a Samsung. Nexus devices are for closers. Serious response: It looks like one could get a used Nexus 5 on Swappa for 235: http://swappa.com/listing/VZR417/view Mooktastical fucked around with this message at 18:48 on Mar 7, 2015 |
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A Saucy Bratwurst posted:What case should I buy for my new Xperia z3 compact? I got this Incipio Dualpro for mine. It was a little slippery when I first got it, so I uglied it up with some sandpaper to give it some grippiness. I also had to cut a hole for the magnetic charger, but if you're willing to either take off the case to charge or open the flap that isn't really necessary. Even with those two modifications, it's still the best case out there for the Z3 Compact. Welcome to buying an uncommon phone.
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butt dickus posted:What a worthless argument. And when they replace it they'll sell the refurb as new
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So there's an aluminum bumper case out now for the Z3c that's $57.50 shipped. If you can get over the price, it looks like everything one could want in a case. Slim profile, adequate protection, and holes in all the right spots. Once it arrives, I won't need my current Incipio Dualpro, so if any goons want it, shoot me a pm. I only ask for said goon to cover shipping cost. Fair warning, it has been sanded down on the back plastic and had a hole added for the magnetic charging port.
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nerve posted:but my Diztronic is everything i want in a case for a quarter the price That was the first thing I looked for when I got it. Diztronic doesn't make Z3c cases. 
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RVProfootballer posted:Just look for a TPU case, there appear to be plenty listed on Amazon. Diztronic is good but plenty of other companies make good TPU cases too. I got this one and hated it. No inserts for the buttons, so you had to just feel around for the right spot. It also allowed the bottom 2 corners of the glass screen protector to get chips by dropping it 2 feet, so I got the incipio instead.
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Tunga posted:Cruzerlite seem to have some. They use the same manufacturer as Diztronic and I've found them to be good quality in the past. That looks really good. I didn't like the design on the back, so I dismissed it out of hand, and now wish I hadn't. Oh well.
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GWBBQ posted:(biggest one for me was not having sound in calls unless I rebooted first.) That is some Cyanogenmod nightly level bullshit.
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TraderStav posted:Post your review when you get it, I'm interested but not necessarily $57.50 shipped interested. I ordered it Friday and it got here today. It included 2 extra screws, a plastic insert to hold it in charging docks, and a ridiculous red faux leather back cover. The back cover matches the color of the bumper, so I'd imagine the black one wouldn't look as bad. The build quality is as you'd expect for the price. It's exactly the same size as the tpu case I linked earlier, except the for buttons sticking out, obviously. The camera button first stage is very easy to accidentally hit. I had to rebind my flashlight shortcut from 'click' to l'ong press' with Xposed Additions, which is fine. There's an indent on the headphone port, so it'll accept any size jack I've ever seen. That's a nice touch. My biggest gripe is that it didn't fit with the magnector x2. The fuckers on xda said it would. There's 2 little edge pieces sticking out next to the magnet, so I shaved the bottom one down to the little strip that runs parallel to it. After that, I was able to get it to fit reliably, so it's really not that big of a deal. I don't have an actual Sony OEM dock yet, so I can't say if it'll fit in the dock or not, but given that the docks don't seem to have those little lip pieces next to the magnet like the adapters do, I'm fairly sure they will be compatible with each other. Overall, I'm quite happy with the purchase, but I readily admit that spending that much on a case is basically insane. If you prefer to use a magnetic charger of some kind, and can justify spending loving $60 on a case, get one. Don't set it on any rocks. If you have any measure of self control, get that tpu case that Tunga recommended, or just keep whatever you have now.
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cremnob posted:http://techcrunch.com/2015/03/17/app-submissions-on-google-play-now-reviewed-by-staff-will-include-age-based-ratings/ gently caress off cremnob
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Efb E2: I'd prefer qi and turbo charging, but if I could only have 1, I'd prefer Turbo. Mooktastical fucked around with this message at 22:03 on Mar 19, 2015 |
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Mogomra posted:Is there any way to tell if a random USB cable will work with a Motorala Turbo Charger? The one that came with mine is just a little too short. I don't need it for data or anything, strictly charging. I'd be happy with anything from Monoprice, but I'm sitting on a few more days of an Amazon Prime trail, and some Amazon gift cards as well. I use an Amazon Basics cable with my Z3c and it still charges at Quick Charge 2.0 speed.
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FistEnergy posted:Sony Xperia Z3. Or Z3c, if you're into that sort of thing.
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TraderStav posted:The monthly savings will payback any ETF at an alarming rate. Come to the prepaid thread, we are really nice and stuff Wisdom. Moving from AT&T postpaid ($50/mo on a dumb plan and dumb phone) to the T-Mo nerd plan for $30/mo has saved me $240 a year, which is about the cost of a decent phone off contract every 2 years.
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