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bull3964 posted:From the Engadget review. It's sort of misleading to quote that as a realistic number for everyday use, though. Nonetheless, I guess you can technically get 10+ out of it in that situation, but the same could then be said for almost any flagship they've reviewed using that method; the iPhone 6 lasted over 10 hours in that same test, and the 6+ lasted 12.
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Not sure why I waited so long to use the Google Now launcher but drat I like it. Does my layout get backed up along with the rest of my apps? As in, if I switch to a new phone, will it re-create my layout when I tell it to use that launcher? [edit] Talking about specifically the Google Now launcher. I know I can use a backup tool/app to save my layouts in general, which I've done for Apex for example. TollTheHounds fucked around with this message at 00:10 on Apr 17, 2015 |
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Reverse Centaur posted:This is how the pros check their phone battery life (green circle) Is that watch face available on the Moto360?
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So my the screen on my S6 Edge just cracked, a splintering pattern starting from where the glass meets the metal rim. What did I do to crack it? Set it down on a table, gently, with a case on.  
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Hungry Computer posted:So my the screen on my S6 Edge just cracked, a splintering pattern starting from where the glass meets the metal rim. What did I do to crack it? Set it down on a table, gently, with a case on. Obviously your fault.
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Apr 17, 2015 00:22
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CraigSlice posted:I'm probably going to grab a moto x today since its the last day the coupon works, but have two quick questions. Yes, you should spend the extra $50 to double the storage. If you end up needing it, that's your only chance to do so. If not, when you sell it, you'll almost certainly make up the majority of that $50 selling the higher capacity version.
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Hungry Computer posted:So my the screen on my S6 Edge just cracked, a splintering pattern starting from where the glass meets the metal rim. What did I do to crack it? Set it down on a table, gently, with a case on. We told you about Samsung bro.
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Whizbang posted:We told you about Samsung bro. You dummy it's Samsung hardware good, Samsung software bad.
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kensei posted:Is that watch face available on the Moto360? Yes, it's Pujie Black.
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vyst posted:You dummy it's Samsung hardware good, Samsung software bad. There's no proof Touchwiz didn't break his glass. 
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The only thing I can think of is it must have already been damaged somehow in my pocket. But that really just raises more questions. I don't keep anything else in that pocket, and I didn't bump in to anything. I was just at the store where I purchased it and of course they don't believe me... Not that I would either if I hadn't seen it happen.
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Not much to be done I am afraid. Probably a defect in the glass
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Hungry Computer posted:So my the screen on my S6 Edge just cracked, a splintering pattern starting from where the glass meets the metal rim. What did I do to crack it? Set it down on a table, gently, with a case on. The Galaxy S6 disintegrates under normal use.
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Apr 17, 2015 01:12
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comper posted:It's sort of misleading to quote that as a realistic number for everyday use, though. I didn't though. I said the phone can get 10+ hours of SoT, not that its something you would see under all use cases. I've personally seen juuuust shy of 10 hours streaming Netflix over WiFi when I was trying to run the battery down when new. So, I could very easily see doing over that with local media without too much effort.
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Normal usage for my Droid Turbo is maybe 12 - 15 hours from 100 - 8% with 2-3 hours SOT and 4-5 hours of PocketCasts. Maybe 1/2 of the podcasts I listen to at 1.2x speed. I also use Bluetooth headphones and have an LG G Watch so Bluetooth is going near constantly. WiFi is on since I have WiFi at work and at home and I have GPS set to battery saving. Usually SOT is 25-35% of battery usage and PocketCasts is 20-25%. The rest is Android System, Bluetooth, Android OS, etc. at 7-10% each. Cell Standby is usually around 11%. If I don't listen to podcasts and turn most things off then I can get 24 - 36 hours with maybe 2-3 hours SOT. Jigoku fucked around with this message at 01:34 on Apr 17, 2015 |
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TollTheHounds posted:Not sure why I waited so long to use the Google Now launcher but drat I like it. Does my layout get backed up along with the rest of my apps? As in, if I switch to a new phone, will it re-create my layout when I tell it to use that launcher?
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Hungry Computer posted:So my the screen on my S6 Edge just cracked, a splintering pattern starting from where the glass meets the metal rim. What did I do to crack it? Set it down on a table, gently, with a case on. I've seen/heard/read of this happening to all sorts of devices. My only guess is that the screen gets damaged in some microscopic way that leads to it really failing. I do know with tempered glass in other situations (like windows and the like) the glass is under a lot of internal stress that in just the right circumstances can result it in failing with just the littlest pressure.
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Here's the cracked screen. Kinda looks like a hosed up 16 legged spider. At least the LCD and digitizer appear to be unharmed. (click for huge) Also I didn't appreaciate how much better the S6's camera is until I went back to the N5 for this shot.
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BoyBlunder posted:Yes, it's Pujie Black. Bought, thanks! The Moto 360+Droid Turbo are a wonderful combination.
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Hungry Computer posted:Here's the cracked screen. Kinda looks like a hosed up 16 legged spider. At least the LCD and digitizer appear to be unharmed. Sent you a PM about this
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Hungry Computer posted:Here's the cracked screen. Kinda looks like a hosed up 16 legged spider. At least the LCD and digitizer appear to be unharmed. Good grief. I guess the youtube video of the guy violently thrashing it on concrete without a case was an early attempt to trick users into getting Samsung'd. It made the S6/Edge out to indestructible. Of course it hit the internet via a grainy 480p video just as the phone was released (and nobody had one yet). Now, you gently lay it on a table and it explodes into a million shards of glass. Guess Squaretrade's scary video was true.
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Apr 17, 2015 06:17
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Samsung is obviously in cahoots with Big Case. 
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Big Case is very powerful and their influences run deep. They are basically The Illuminati of mobile devices.
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Thermopyle posted:I've seen/heard/read of this happening to all sorts of devices. My only guess is that the screen gets damaged in some microscopic way that leads to it really failing. I do know with tempered glass in other situations (like windows and the like) the glass is under a lot of internal stress that in just the right circumstances can result it in failing with just the littlest pressure. Something like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13B5K_lAabw Edit: I tried to post a youtube timestamped url but the forum keeps eating it. The relevant thing happens around 4:12.
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When the S3 was super popular I remember hearing a few times a month about people's phones spontaneously breaking while in their pockets or their car. I've heard it with the M7 and G2 as well and I'm betting it can happen to any device out there. Just a weird manufacturing issue.
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hotsauce posted:Good grief. I guess the youtube video of the guy violently thrashing it on concrete without a case was an early attempt to trick users into getting Samsung'd. Aren't the yields of that curved glass horrible in the first place? I'd imagine that the regular S6 is slightly more durable than the edge.
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Since upgrading my Nexus 4 to 5.1, I've noticed that it sometimes momentarily quits charging. I notice this when it's plugged into my computer and it'll unexpectedly play the "device disconnected" sound. However, the phone still claims it's charging, showing the lightning bolt in the battery meter. Any ideas what's going on?
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 Deal alert Refurb 32GB Dev Edition Moto X XT1060 (Verizon model) on sale for $150 / free shipping on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-X-Deve...9999&rmvSB=true
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hooah posted:Since upgrading my Nexus 4 to 5.1, I've noticed that it sometimes momentarily quits charging. I notice this when it's plugged into my computer and it'll unexpectedly play the "device disconnected" sound. However, the phone still claims it's charging, showing the lightning bolt in the battery meter. Any ideas what's going on? Probably coincidence. The USB controller board on the 4 is notoriously prone to failing.
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Maker Of Shoes posted:Probably coincidence. The USB controller board on the 4 is notoriously prone to failing. Is that on or the same as the daughter board? I replaced that around November because it wouldn't charge at all (I think).
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hooah posted:Is that on or the same as the daughter board? I replaced that around November because it wouldn't charge at all (I think). The USB controller is on the daughter board, yes. It might be the cable itself if it's just the data disconnecting and its still charging but it's hard to say considering most 4's die from USB failure.
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bull3964 posted:I didn't though. I said the phone can get 10+ hours of SoT, not that its something you would see under all use cases. Well you mentioned how it would be very difficult to run it down during a day of work when you can get 10+ hours, so that's what it sounded like. Either way, the guy in question is in bad circumstances for any phone so he's only getting 4.5-5 hours in his case so that sucks.
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I just bought a s6 edge cause it's shiny and I hated the battery life on my n4 and apps crashing. Still need to order a diztronic, I'm worried I'll break my phone if I keep it in my back pocket though (not many pockets wearing scrubs). Any tougher case recommendations? Squaretrade is kind of tempting me since I've never had a phone this fancy and seems like a way better deal than tmobile's $8 a month
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Apr 17, 2015 16:42
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Anandtech's review of the Galaxy S6/Edge is upquote:...the Galaxy S6 is the phone to beat right now.
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I know some of you guys look down on the OnePlus One and Cyanogenmod, but I just got a bunch of sandstone black 64GB OnePlus One invites for anyone interested: https://account.oneplus.net/invite/claim/GLQI-K7B4-KBTI-YPEW https://account.oneplus.net/invite/claim/GL0O-ASPK-O03J-QH4K https://account.oneplus.net/invite/claim/GLU1-3SOA-ZAK7-QUYP https://account.oneplus.net/invite/claim/GLK6-8TAZ-HSQL-9KJC Do what you will.
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Anyone updated a Nexus 4 to 5.1? I've delayed on going to 5.0 because of how many issues Lollipop has had, but I was hoping everything was running properly now.
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Two things I'm most jealous of are the nicer camera and fingerprint sensor. Man I wish the N6 had the latter especially. Front facing speakers and larger screen are a decent tradeoff though.
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I guess with Smart Lock in the house, office, and car, I don't find myself caring so much about a lack of fingerprint unlock on the N6.
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kitten smoothie posted:I guess with Smart Lock in the house, office, and car, I don't find myself caring so much about a lack of fingerprint unlock on the N6. Mine doesn't work well at all at my house and the pocket detection has worked zero times. But in theory you're totally right.
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