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snipermonkey posted:That is an awesome price, unfortunately I live in Europe and can't find one at the same price. The only reason I wanted a phone with an SD card slot, was because I already have a SD card that I would still like to use. Otherwise not really that important. The Moto X is also a crapshoot when it comes to compatibility with European LTE bands, to say the least.
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Jan 17, 2015 04:19
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22 Eargesplitten posted:Where should I be looking for reviews/specs on smartphones? I tend to take Ars Technica and Anandtech's reviews more seriously than others.
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Mar 15, 2015 00:50
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Whizbang posted:I'm waiting for turbo QI charging. Sell me a goddamn tesla coil Tylt. This, or charging over Wi-Fi. Charging my phone just by entering a room? 
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Mar 20, 2015 03:40
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syntaxfunction posted:Not sure if this is the right thread but can anyone point me towards an official replacement battery for an Australian Galaxy Nexus? I like the phone and don't feel like upgrading (And neither does my wallet) but it's gone from a day-ish of charge to slightly less than six hours. This means anywhere I go has to have a charger which is super annoying. I've checked Amazon and the like but apparently all the "official" replacements aren't actually official according to the comments. I just want a battery that'll last me and not explode. I don't care about an extended battery I just would like to be able to step out for a day and not worry about whether my phone will die or not. I'd also recommend you upgrade, but if that's not an option, I got my GNex replacement batteries off of eBay in the past. Here's the eBay.au search for your reference.
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Mar 22, 2015 09:12
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A hilariously accurate summary of OnePlus's marketing approach:quote:That is a point I'd like to highlight, actually: OnePlus can only succeed at these lower price points where they aren't actually forced to directly compete with the likes of Apple, Samsung, or HTC's newest high-end phones. They can stay in the mid-range price tier with high-end-esque specifications like a big fish in a small pond, but they know full-well they'd be eaten alive in Lake Flagship. So, instead, they yell absurd and foolish things from the safety of their insulated price point, attempting to convince passersby that they're the real deal. And clearly, it works to some extent: consumers love nothing more than to be told that they're not only smart for saving money compared to "everybody else," but that they're actually better than other people for making that decision. It's like you're in a special club.
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Jul 31, 2015 02:43
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Given the choices available now, I think my best option to upgrade from my Nexus 5 is to hope for a Qi case for the 6P or 5X.
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Oct 11, 2015 08:02
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I've been getting contradictory stories from articles regarding getting quick charging to work on a Nexus 6P, so I figured I'd ask this thread instead: 1. Aside from the official Google charger (that I can't buy as it's not available in my country), what other fast chargers are confirmed to work with the 6P? 2. If such a charger exists, will it work using any standard USB-A to USB-C cable? If not, what cables will it work with?
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Nov 28, 2015 08:57
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The LG G5's getting a rather chilly reception so far. E: fixed link anakha fucked around with this message at 16:47 on Apr 1, 2016 |
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Apr 1, 2016 16:45
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docbeard posted:I just wonder what they're gonna do when they get to Android Q. Quince is pretty much their only choice unless they want to use a non-English dessert name.
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Jul 1, 2016 01:50
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I'm looking for a 1-ft USB-C to C cable to pair with my USB-C external battery that I'm using with my 6P. From what I've read, cables reviewed by Benson Leung are the least sketchy, but his reviews appear to be limited to A to C cables. Any short C to C cables anyone can recommend?
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Jul 21, 2016 12:07
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Grumpwagon posted:The reason he only reviews A to C is that C to C cables don't have the chip that can fry devices. C to C cables are all fine. The only difference is build quality. Gotcha. Thanks for clearing that up.
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Jul 21, 2016 12:23
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Maybe it's just me, but I feel I'd rather have the S7 Edge over the Note 7. The battery is slightly smaller and the screen is bigger on the Note 7, and I'm not sure if the stylus and iris scanner is worth the $100+ price difference.
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Aug 3, 2016 02:47
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BJPaskoff posted:I have a Nexus 6P, and my girlfriend has a Nexus 5x. We need a portable I bought the Tronsmart Presto, and I've been pretty happy with it. As per this review, it meets USB-C spec, and it has the Qualcomm QC spec only on the Type A port, so I have no concerns with using the Type-C port to charge my 6P. The only caveat is that it comes only with a Type A to C cable (which has the proper resistor, so it can be used in a pinch), so you'll have to use a separate C to C cable to connect your Nexus to the C port.
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Aug 13, 2016 06:08
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According to XDA, the Snapdragon version of the Note 7 still has performance issues.
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Aug 23, 2016 22:09
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CLAM DOWN posted:Opinions on USB-C external battery packs? This is the only one I found that looks decent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014ZO46LK Didn't they just do a recall of their stuff for not being USB-C compliant? E: Yep, cable recall. http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/08/28/anker-issues-recall-and-replacements-after-researcher-demonstrates-unsafe-usb-c-cables/ I use this one and it works great. You'll need a separate C to C cable to fast charge the 6p though. https://www.amazon.com/Tronsmart-12000mAh-External-Battery-Technology/dp/B01GVBFBBO anakha fucked around with this message at 05:42 on Aug 29, 2016 |
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Aug 29, 2016 05:38
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mango sentinel posted:Where/what brand USB C to A can I buy that won't explode my Moto Z? Any cable that is approved by Benson Leung should be fine: https://plus.google.com/collection/s0Inv Yup, a working A to C cable and your external battery should work, just don't expect fast charging.
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Sep 9, 2016 04:52
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Not sure how reliable the NY Post is, but they've reported a child getting burned by an exploding Note 7.
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Sep 12, 2016 01:12
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Internet Explorer posted:Nexus/Pixel = good, please god don't be too expensive HTC, Sony = 
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Sep 23, 2016 16:40
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https://m.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/560luq/replacement_samsung_galaxy_note_7_phone_catches/d8fhh2s?utm_source=mweb_redirect&compact=true If this investigation is valid, it's something in the kernel that's causing the phone to overcharge and cause battery degradation.
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Oct 10, 2016 11:18
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Jerk McJerkface posted:What's a good USB-C compatible battery pack that is quick charge capable and won't blow up in my backpack? https://www.amazon.com/Tronsmart-12000mAh-External-Battery-Technology/dp/B01GVBFBBO Still very happy with the one I got. You'll need to use a cable with C to C connectors for fast charging on a Type C device though.
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Oct 17, 2016 18:03
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EdEddnEddy posted:I am not saying it is good, but didn't really see it being as bad an issue as the bad cables were. Though Google still selling them with phones that are supposed to "lead the pack" wasn't a good thing for sure. This was my understanding too. I recall reading that 5X chargers should not be used with any other unit, but nothing similar with 6P chargers.
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Dec 22, 2016 00:03
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And I've been using the Choetech wall charger and Tronsmart car charger that they rated as -3 on my 6P for months. JFC. Silver lining is that my 6P still appears to be fine so far. Now to spend another $60 or so to replace everything.
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Jan 16, 2017 04:20
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Thermopyle posted:I ordered a battery pack last week based on that spreadsheet curated by Nathan K...now it's nowhere to be found on the spreadsheet. That doesn't bode well. According to this review, the A-C cable it comes with is out of spec - which isn't a good sign for the C-C cable either.
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Jan 16, 2017 18:49
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In other (sadly familiar) news, Android Authority evidently doesn't care if the USB-C accessories they recommend gently caress up your Pixel.
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Jan 19, 2017 00:52
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CLAM DOWN posted:So if I need a USB C to C cable and don't want to pay Google or Apple $40 CAD for the official ones, are there any actually safe ones out there? Anything rated 1 and up in the spreadsheet below should be ok to buy. The Anker A8181011 is cheap enough and should be fine (it's a 1 I believe mainly because it's still USB2.0 and data speed is 'only' 480mbps, but that shouldn't matter if it's just used for charging). E: I'm an idiot and forgot to post the link to the spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vnpEXfo2HCGADdd9G2x9dMDWqENiY2kgBJUu29f_TX8/pubhtml anakha fucked around with this message at 01:31 on Jan 19, 2017 |
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Jan 19, 2017 01:26
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CLAM DOWN posted:so I was gonna buy a couple of those cables and The IOGear or Belkin cables appear to be your next best bets. Price ranges from USD14-16, but at least they're Benson/Nathan-approved, available where you live and are not hilarious price gouges.
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Jan 20, 2017 00:51
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bull3964 posted:<Quality analysis> Seriously, thanks for doing this. I've been wondering what my best options are for replacing my out of spec USB-C chargers and still ensuring all-day access to charging and have settled on keeping my 2.4A car charger and just getting the Anker A-C cable. Glad to know your analysis supports that approach. Given the warnings Nathan has given regarding the OEM charger for my 6P (Do NOT use with any other USB-C cable), I'm also getting the SONEIC and dodocool AC chargers. I suspect I'll end up with another USB-C phone by the end of the year and want to have non-proprietary options available. Sadly, Google OEM stuff on the online store is not available here, so I'm settling for what's available on Amazon plus courier shipping. anakha fucked around with this message at 02:19 on Jan 22, 2017 |
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Jan 22, 2017 02:17
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One OEM battery swap last December after 2 years of use and my Nexus 5 was good as new. No other hardware issues whatsoever.
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Jan 24, 2017 03:46
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To further justify the thread title... https://goo.gl/rhX0nr "The OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, and Meizu Pro 6 are rigged to cheat in benchmarks, a report from XDA-Developers revealed."
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Feb 1, 2017 13:32
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Splinter posted:I'm confused by the USB-C cable/charger issues that have been reported off and on in this thread. Is it just chargers built for C that have issues? Am I okay charging my Pixel with either an Anker PowerCore 20000 portable charger or a SCOSCHE USBC242M car charger using the USB-A > C cable that came with the phone? What are my options if I need an A -> C cable that's longer than the Google one (for car charging)? To echo the poster above me, A > C has been generally hashed out and as long as you use any of the approved A > C cables in this list, you should be fine. If you really want to be 100% safe, you can pick up one of the approved car chargers from that same list. In fact, the general consensus is that using an A charger with a good A > C cable is the safest car charging option right now for Pixels.
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Feb 3, 2017 13:20
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FAUXTON posted:Nothing they do comes off as having any consideration about a long-term culture of product quality, just "pay us another $400 next year." Exactly this.
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Feb 4, 2017 04:09
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Say, I've been meaning to ask you regarding car charging again. Aside from your Tylt charger + adapter setup, is there any other reliable way of getting better than 1.5A without using a USB-C car charger? I've tried multiple 2.4A chargers along with both approved A-C Anker cables in Nathan's sheet and am still getting no better than 1.5A.
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Feb 9, 2017 01:56
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Feb 9, 2017 01:56
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bull3964 posted:Approved means it's constructed properly, but it may have high IR drop which causes slower charging. I know he mentioned that specifically about some of the Anker Powerline cables. I might have stumbled on why the Tylt RIBBN works to fast charge your Pixel. According to Nathan K, Apple-type 12W charging can charge a Pixel at 2.4a, even using an A-C cable. Since the Tylt RIBBN also comes with a Lightning cable version, I suspect they applied the same Apple 2.4a signaling to both the Lightning and micro-USB variants. Basically, you can fast charge your Pixel with any Apple 12w charger and any suitable A-C cable. This applies only to Pixels, though - the 6P and 5x would still charge using these accessories at 1.5a only.
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Feb 9, 2017 18:56
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Gozinbulx posted:Just got a Pixel, fuggin love it. You're in luck - goons have done a deep dive into this USB-C poo poo some time back. A good summary of what's safe to buy for your Pixel can be found here, along with a follow-up for car charging here. TLDR: Buy a couple of approved A-C cables (one for use with your battery pack), an Apple-type 12w car charger (use the other A-C cable here), and maybe a spare Pixel OEM charger.
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Feb 20, 2017 22:49
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seravid posted:The thread's recommendation for car chargers seems to be any good USB-A 12W (with an approved A-to-C cable), but is that useful for a 6P? I haven't found anyone confirming it can charge at 2.4A. No, the 6p can only charge at 1.5a even on an apple 12w charger. Only the Pixels can respond to that special 2.4a signaling Apple's charger sends. Nathan K is hopeful though that given the differences in the phones, this is simply a software difference and can be patched in a future update.
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Feb 28, 2017 02:48
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WattsvilleBlues posted:https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019Q67ORK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_eX3Lzb3XZ9BRG Based on the list of chargers reviewed by Benson and Nathan, I'd be hesitant to get any Choetech stuff. That list hasn't been updated in a while, so the company may have released newer compliant stuff since then. Still, I'd recommend checking if any of the compliant chargers on that list are available where you live first.
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Aug 19, 2017 02:38
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WattsvilleBlues posted:https://store.google.com/gb/product/belkin_15w_usb_c_car_charger?hl=en-GB General recommendation is to look for an Apple 12w charger with a USB-A port and an Anker or Amazonbasics A-C cable. See the linked article below for an explanation. anakha posted:According to Nathan K, Apple-type 12W charging can charge a Pixel at 2.4a, even using an A-C cable. The Apple link you gave seems to have the right charger.
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Yeah, pricing for the 7 plus just got announced in my neck of the woods and price conversion has it at about €343. I'm just about sure this will be my next phone since my 6P's battery life is getting pretty bad and I've been looking for a midrange equivalent to the Pixel 2 XL.
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