The Android Thread v2

[EldrickOnIce]

^been using the port to 6t for a couple days now.
It's remarkable

[Galakanokis]

Yeah, using a port on my Essential and I am really surprised how well it works.

[keratosis]

Who are you using, arnova?

[Galakanokis]

Originally Posted by keratosis

Who are you using, arnova?

Yes, gcam pixel3 mod from 3 or 4 days ago. Works great.

[keratosis]

Originally Posted by Galakanokis

Yes, gcam pixel3 mod from 3 or 4 days ago. Works great.

Just tried it. I'm liking the night mode.

[Galakanokis]

Originally Posted by keratosis

Just tried it. I'm liking the night mode.

It works surprisingly well.

[spuzzum]

Any comments on Wear OS vs Tizen? I seriously want to buy the Galaxy Smart watch - many reviews have it as the best smart watch on Android right now hands down but I have two reservations on the Galaxy:

-Bixby instead of Google Assistant
-No Google Maps

[Galakanokis]

Originally Posted by spuzzum

Any comments on Wear OS vs Tizen? I seriously want to buy the Galaxy Smart watch - many reviews have it as the best smart watch on Android right now hands down but I have two reservations on the Galaxy:

-Bixby instead of Google Assistant
-No Google Maps

Don't know much about the differences in the OS but if you want to stay Wear OS check out the Tikwatch Pro, gets great reviews and a little cheaper than the Gear line.

[psicodude]

Originally Posted by spuzzum

Any comments on Wear OS vs Tizen? I seriously want to buy the Galaxy Smart watch - many reviews have it as the best smart watch on Android right now hands down but I have two reservations on the Galaxy:

-Bixby instead of Google Assistant
-No Google Maps

I have a Galaxy smartwatch and love it. Battery lasts about 4 days, the screen is great, and it does everything I need it to. I don't use maps or assistant on it, however, as I found it annoying. I just use my phone for those sorts of things as it is much better suited for it.

My primary uses are: Notifications (SMS, Slack, Facebook), meeting reminders, fitness stuff and home automation. I also change the face every week or so as I get bored.

[Mazrim]

Does anyone here have any experience with the Huawei P20 or P20 Pro? Looking for some first-hand info for helping a family member make a decision on a new phone. Too many of the reviews on the internet are done with only a few days of time spent on the phone, but I want to know if there's any kind of longevity with Huwaei's phones and OS.

For reference, they've been using a Galaxy S4 up to this point, and they're hoping to get 4 years out of their next phone.

[DoubleK]

Pulled the trigger on a Pixel 3 XL.

I got three years out of my Nexus 6P, hope this one lasts that long.

[Ashasx]

I think I prefer the 6T's teardrop notch, but I prefer the size of the non-plus Galaxy phones.

[DownInFlames]

I picked up a Pixel 3 at Costco today. It was going to cost me $500 to keep my current plan if I got it directly through Bell, but I got $400 in Costco gift cards so it only cost me $100.

I'll definitely be going there to get on-contract phones from now on.

[keratosis]

Probably the quickest I've gotten the monthly security update on my essential phone.
had it at noon today.

[GoinAllTheWay]

Yep, got it too.

[Galakanokis]

Do you guys experience touch issues on your PH-1? Love this phone but a few times a week I just get dead spots on the phone, usually in the bottom right corner where screen touches just don't work. Can drive me nuts.

I am ditching it anyways but I might try a RMA and see if essential will replace it.

[GoinAllTheWay]

Nope, never had that problem.

[DoubleK]

Anyone here using an app called Transit?

It is fantastic if you ever use public transportation either in Calgary or while traveling.

[dammage79]

Thought this was worthy of posting:

[DoubleK]

That was very worth posting.

Thanks.