The Official Android Thread [OP Updated 1-24-12]

Does anyone actually use the Your Phone app on Win10?

 

Never for me, but I should look into it. I despise doing this on my phone I could do on machine with full screen and mouse/keyboard.

 

The power button on my P2XL is completely dead. Not great, Bob.

 

Should I install the 11 update on my Pixel 3a? Just wondering if there have been any usability problems...and I'm too lazy to Reddit, etc.

 

I haven't even noticed any differences yet ( Pixel 4 ).

 

Is there a way to get the 2 button navigation back? I'm not a really a fan of the 3 button, but I also dislike solely using gestures.

 

Literally never heard of it until just now. But I've installed it, looking forward to using it.

 

We are getting closer now.

 

Saw that. Any advantage to 5G mmWave? From what I read it looks like the 5S and 5 may be different. 5S costs $100 more, and may be 5G mmWave compatible. I've paid little attention to 5G so know very little about it. Doesn't seem like it's going to matter too much.

 

i want to say battery life on Android 11 is better, but i'm not too sure. i took it off charge at 7:15 this morning, and have 5 hrs of screen time, mostly chrome, and i'm at 45%

 

I am the same.

But I will find out for damn sure when I go into work tomorrow and use the phone away from home and not having it sit on a wireless charger all day.

 

What do yall use for texting? My google Messenger has completely stopped working with iPhone users.

Thought the Android 11 update would have worked but the wife sent me 10 text yesterday and I got none of them.

 

Did you previously have an iPhone?

 

No I've had an android for awhile. I am just not receiving text messages from iPhone users on the Google Messenger app.

 

I ask because there have been numerous cases of people switching from iPhone to Android where other iPhones keep sending imessages and not texts. So the person on Android never gets them.

I use Pulse but I think there's something bigger at play here.

 

After update to 11 MMS from iPhone users are not working.

 

Interesting

 

I use Messenger

 

I should clarify, for me. I'm not sure that is a widespread problem but that is my experience.

 

They should've just rolled messages, duo, meet, etc all into hangouts.

 

When you say Google Messenger...Do you mean "Messages" .....full name of Messages by Google"?

Here is the current icon. It is preloaded on pretty much all android phones, with a billion installs.



I also have problems with voicemails and occasionally texts, but I consider them network related and not Android or app related.

 

I believe the plan now is to roll everything into Meet, at least Duo & Hangouts.

 

Agreed. It was so obvious years ago that it’s flabbergasting they didn’t do it.

 

Yes.

 

I know its highly dependent on device and individual user, but what are you fellow flagship (esp Pixel XL) users getting for these two battery measurements?

• Screen on Time
  • I usually only get ~3 or so hours on my Pixel 2 XL and 3 XL
• "Full charge lasts about"
  • Seems to always be about 1 day + a few hours, roughly 24-28.

TIA

 

Pixel 2 XL
3 hrs screen on time
If I'm at work: recharge every 5 hours after taking it off the charger (I'm not kidding)
If I'm at home: ~12-15 hours after taking it off the charger.

P4a was supposed to be delivered today but FedEx fucked it up. Now being delivered tomorrow.

 

2XL I plug mine in constantly if I'm near a charger(car, work, home) so no idea. Phone is still getting along pretty good, best I've ever owned. Pretty excited about the 5/5s though.

 

The Pixel 4a on Fi can't use Sprint for calls/texts. It can, however, use Sprints data.

That kind of fucks me a bit since my phone only works on Sprint at work.

 

That makes no sense

 

Agreed. Today is my first day at work with this phone and I've been having issues. Searched Reddit and everyone has the same issue.

I'm not sure if it's a bug or intentional on Google's part.

 

Ok, let me try this again.

I ordered a Pixel 4a through Google Fi. Google Fi uses both Tmo and Sprints networks. Normally, you can use both Sprint and Tmo for talk/text and data. The Pixel 4a is not able to utilize Sprints talk/text network.

This is not a good thing to me since I can only get service at work through Sprint.

Essentially, if you are on Google Fi and mostly utilize Sprints network steer clear of the Pixel 4a.

 

I understood you, I just wanted to use that gif.

 

I mean that's a bug or some weird issue related to sprint/tmo merger and tower/technology mergers. I'm inclined to think its the former.

When you use the Fi switcher app, it still doesn't work?

 

Nope.

 

I'm a little sad they are going to nerf the Pixel 5

 

So I guess I ca get the note 5g through att for free right now with the promotion. I have a pixel 2 XL worth it?

 

Didn't the Note get trashed in reviews?

 

Anyone have a 3a and just updated to 11? My battery life sucks (well, at least relative to 10), and the apps look to all be the same regarding optimization, etc.

 

Downloaded Brave browser, but still having same issue with tweets on TMB.

 

I'm not positive but I think it's a chrome issue. I would try Firefox to check.

 

Yeah, firefox is the only mobile browser that never seems to have trouble with embedded tweets.

 

Anybody use SiriusXM? The past 2 days the app has crashed within 5 minutes of playing something.

 

Does anyone have the Samsung S7 tablet? Was thinking about trying one for xCloud

 

Anyone having issues with blackberry uem (work email) and android 11? I can't change my security back to pin/fingerprint without completing deleting the work profile and my battery is constantly draining

 

https://launchnightin.withgoogle.com/en/

 

def buying a new google tv dongle

 

Oh shit they got Netflix to get in on the cross platform integration stuff with the search.

Does it track your progress so I can just start watching the next episode of whatever I am watching from the Home Screen? I like that aspect of the Apple TV app but Netflix never signed on for that.

And does it have HBO Max or Peacock?