The Faceless Master
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oooh, UICC unlocked... too bad i don't have any other SIM cards to try out
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Android |OT8| ConFuchsia say beta is better
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BoboBrazil
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How long will OnePlus be silent without saying anything about stock or a new phone?
So annoying that Red still isn't available in the UK. Really takes away the appeal of GPM when you pay but don't get such a good feature that others get.
I switched back to Spotify because of that reason, among others. Why pay for half a service?
Saiyan-Rox
Member
That's the OP5 gone from my hands. using my nexus 4 with LineageOS
Damn little thing stuggles so much
poor wee thing. Battery dropped like a stone until it hit 53% and now hasn't changed lol
Damn little thing stuggles so much
poor wee thing. Battery dropped like a stone until it hit 53% and now hasn't changed lolI read somewhere that the CPU is faulty without proper power states and it makes sense. It drains really quickly at medium load. If I use it constantly I can maybe get three hours screen on time lolThat's the OP5 gone from my hands. using my nexus 4 with LineageOS
Damn little thing stuggles so much
Part of the reason I haven't replaced my battery tho is I'm afraid third party ones suck. Like who's going to make good batteries for it today.
twentytwo22
Member
New to the Android scene (been on it before, but it's been a while). I'll probably pop in with some questions from time to time.
One thing that's been bugging me on my Note8 is that the last word I type into the Messages app doesn't get autocorrected unless I press the space bar before I send it. On iOS, the last word gets autocorrected as soon as you hit send. Obviously this can lead to shenanigans once in a while but 99% of the time I want that last word to be autocorrected. I'm using the default Samsung messenger.
Is this possible on Android? Is it tied to the keyboard I'm using (Gboard, for reference), the messenger app I'm using, the OS, or is it just not possible?
Thanks.
One thing that's been bugging me on my Note8 is that the last word I type into the Messages app doesn't get autocorrected unless I press the space bar before I send it. On iOS, the last word gets autocorrected as soon as you hit send. Obviously this can lead to shenanigans once in a while but 99% of the time I want that last word to be autocorrected. I'm using the default Samsung messenger.
Is this possible on Android? Is it tied to the keyboard I'm using (Gboard, for reference), the messenger app I'm using, the OS, or is it just not possible?
Thanks.
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
This is my response to any in-car selfies or car videos when i can tell they are moving and in the drivers seat.
😂😂😂
I'm like, 'You monster!'
Is there any way to transfer app settings without root?
I got a Note 8 and I want to transfer my apps+settings from an LG G5.
Samsung's Smart Switch only transfers the apps but not their settings/bookmarks/etc.
The G5 can create SD backups, but I can't find a way to load backups from the SD card in the Note8.
Google Drive only backups Google apps, so that's not an option either.
This is kinda frustrating.
I got a Note 8 and I want to transfer my apps+settings from an LG G5.
Samsung's Smart Switch only transfers the apps but not their settings/bookmarks/etc.
The G5 can create SD backups, but I can't find a way to load backups from the SD card in the Note8.
Google Drive only backups Google apps, so that's not an option either.
This is kinda frustrating.
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
I know. I keep getting far in this tower defense game, Robo Defense, and getting my progress reset when i upgrade to a new phone.
Robo Defense saves progress to a file on the sdcard, that's why. Google couldn't auto back that up if they wanted to.
The good news is you can copy that over to your new device and it will just work.
(I used to play the shit out of that game)
Never seen any keyboard app do this on Android so it could be that it's not possible to do. Time to train yourself to always hit that space bar
So I'm in need of a new phone. I have the Moto g4 right now, but it has so many issues that I need to upgrade. Power button broke off, when audio plays through the speakers the phone will shut off, small hard drive 16gb lol. I had the Note 7 and bought the g4 because I didn't know what I wanted to replace the Note with at the time and ended up sticking with it for a year or so.
I reeeeeally don't want to pay $800+ on something brand new. I would if it was worth it, but I'd like to hear about ppls experience with these phones for a little while before I pull the trigger.
I was looking into the OnePlus 5, but I'm on Verizon. The 6GB of RAM seems really nice.
I might just go one up to the Moto g5 since it's pretty cheap. $240 for the 64GB version. It would be much better than the 16GB of space I have now.
Any thoughts?
I reeeeeally don't want to pay $800+ on something brand new. I would if it was worth it, but I'd like to hear about ppls experience with these phones for a little while before I pull the trigger.
I was looking into the OnePlus 5, but I'm on Verizon. The 6GB of RAM seems really nice.
I might just go one up to the Moto g5 since it's pretty cheap. $240 for the 64GB version. It would be much better than the 16GB of space I have now.
Any thoughts?
Rodney McKay
Member
I use Helium for backing up stuff when I get a new phone.
You can do it without root, but I think it requires a computer (at least for the free version).
It worked well the last time I used it about a year ago. Only slicer tain apps didn't work like Rayman, but that game is extra annoying about its saves I think.
Baroquemantic
Member
Holy shit
Crimson_Gold
Member
This doesn't surprise me at all
BoboBrazil
Member
Are other oems like Samsung not doing this? Time to never use stock OnePlus software again I guess or delete the diagnostic app sending that stuff to them if I have another OnePlus phone.
I just read quickly about Helium. It seems it works for some and doesn't work for others. How complicated was it for you? Do you know if the paid version doesn't requite a PC?
Jazzy Network
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https://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/moto-z2-play/
Same price as the G5, less storage, but ability for Moto Mods if that's something you wanna try. Also it has USB-C and NFC which the G5 doesn't.
Unknown Soldier
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China don't care. But I guess if you buy OnePlus you'd better nuke the stock firmware and install Lineage OS or something.
Find a used LG G6 for around $330. If that doesn't work get an Xperia Compact for $350. In the $200 to $300 range you could buy an HTC 10 used, Moto G5S/GS+/G5S+
Look for used flagships from last year and start there basically.
The Faceless Master
Member
Ppl been complaining about this with oneplus for years and they don't change lol.
If you use an android phone and Google services,just don't expect any privacy.
But then... Who isn't compromised these days from yahoo or equifax or something. Just keep a stack of cash and a shotgun under the bed.
Speaking of which. A "bug" with Google home mini has them spying on your 24/7.
No wonder they giving them away with pixels.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/10/google-nerfing-home-minis-mine-spied-everything-said-247/
If you use an android phone and Google services,just don't expect any privacy.
But then... Who isn't compromised these days from yahoo or equifax or something. Just keep a stack of cash and a shotgun under the bed.
Speaking of which. A "bug" with Google home mini has them spying on your 24/7.
No wonder they giving them away with pixels.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/10/google-nerfing-home-minis-mine-spied-everything-said-247/
BoboBrazil
Member
Good deal on Pixel 2 XL cases. Get a case and usb cord for $7.99 https://slickdeals.net/f/10638708-c...8-s8-from-3-many-more-free-s-h?src=SiteSearch
Mine already shipped.
Mine already shipped.
Rodney McKay
Member
It's worked fine for me at least twice.
Sometimes the process of downloading the program on the PC and getting it to work with the phone takes a few tries, but once you get that step to work it transfers stuff over pretty well.
The Faceless Master
Member
the most amazing part of that story is that a human at Google responded to an email in 10 minutes.
BoboBrazil
Member
Still no word out of OnePlus about why they don't have phones in stock or available to ship within a couple of weeks. Why won't they come out and admit why they stopped producing them?
Jazzy Network
Member
Weird. The Verizon V30 comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C wall adapter in addition to a USB-C to A cable while the T-Mobile (and I think AT&T?) V30s come with just the standard C to A cable and adapter.
Do they support usbc power delivery or quick charge or both?
Prototype Viktor
Member
t-mobile doesn't want you to have quick charging via the USB-C standard
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Yeah it's a third party battery in it but I think the main reason the battery is draining is cause of my BT headphones on my way into class.
Lol glad I got rid of that phone i'm done with OP as a whole. my GF still has her OP3 might install lineage on it now though after hearing this bollocks
Yeah audio playback is poor. I had to charge up before class so I could listen to stuff. At work I'd constantly use audio and needed to keep it plugged in.
That's why I don't trust Chinese phone vendors at all. I had a xiaomi and every time I entered a password, I worried about my data going to either the Chinese government or hackers or to other shady organisations. Like Google collecting everything about you wasn't enough already...
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Oooo
6X was nice, but felt like the Moto G5+ fixing their shit this year overshadowed it.
Surprised to see the 7X so soon. This could be game changer.
Quite happy with my Honor 6x, wonder how they manged to reduce even more the price if the screen is presumably bigger.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Pics from Twitter
The Faceless Master
Member
still shocked that the 2:1 ratio became a thing so fast
it's so good
brotkasten
Member
It's quite an achievement when you have almost no room to work with and still end up with an ugly design.
The Faceless Master
Member
you have no Honor and they have so much.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Other than the Honor branding on the front it looks fine? It's not gonna win any awards, but it's hardly terrible especially for the price point.
HeyGuys,
I've been on iOS for the last like 6-7 years. A little tired of the minimal updates to the iPhone in terms of tech, so I've pre-ordered a Pixel 2 XL.
I'll have it in about 2 weeks, since I ordered Just Black, but I wish it was a Black and White - That looks sharp.
Just wanted to get some insight on maybe what you guys think are the best apps right now for SMS, Reddit, and Twitter. Maybe any other little tips and tricks you'll think would be beneficial for my switch over to Android. The very last Android phone I used was a Nexus S, I believe.
I think I'll miss iMessage the most.
I've been on iOS for the last like 6-7 years. A little tired of the minimal updates to the iPhone in terms of tech, so I've pre-ordered a Pixel 2 XL.
I'll have it in about 2 weeks, since I ordered Just Black, but I wish it was a Black and White - That looks sharp.
Just wanted to get some insight on maybe what you guys think are the best apps right now for SMS, Reddit, and Twitter. Maybe any other little tips and tricks you'll think would be beneficial for my switch over to Android. The very last Android phone I used was a Nexus S, I believe.
I think I'll miss iMessage the most.
Wonder if it's not really a cost thing. They just cutting old panels differently?
Xiaomi announced a USB c earbuds with anc for like $46 in India. Might import. They do make good affordable earbuds