Android Thread - Give It Up, Headphones Jacks are Dead. - Hardware & Software

Oh it does that for me too, on a good day. But as with all android phones I've ever had, it's always been very unstable. Prone to disconnecting, prone to not showing up in explorer, prone to just suddenly cancelling transfers.

because android uses MTP to transfer files and MTP sucks dick (it uses it instead of appearing as a mass storage device because then it won't have any control of what it can show you, with MTP it can show you both internal storage and SD car and control what not to show), the issues you're facing might be driver related or a bad cable, USB-C should be noticeably faster than micro usb (when connected to a USB 3.0 port ofcourse) but the problem is that many manufacturers don't actually follow the guidelines for it.

So my Nexus 5X got the bootloop, and i'm feeling really hopeless. Gonna contact support but does anyone here know what to do?

That's a known hardware issue with the 5X. If you bought it directly from Google, call them and they will hopefully replace it or at least give you credit toward a new phone.

If the bootloader was unlocked, you might be able to rescue it if you can get it into fastboot. Nexus 5X bootloop of death fix (BLOD) | 7/30… | LG Nexus 5X

Got lucky and got a free warranty repair.

Anyone have any suggestions for a good case for my new Galaxy S9? Was thinking an Otterbox of some sort + a screen protector. Some things to keep in mind I work at a garage I usually carry my phone in my front pocket I'd like to keep the main camera lens scratch free so the images I take with it don't come out like someone smeared Vaseline all over the lens

I like diztronic cases as they have a low profile and they're easy to clean, and would protect against anything except pretty much a straight face-down drop onto an object. Otterboxes work well for the task but accumulate gunk over time and fumbling around with a bulky phone with port covers often leads to dropping it in the first place. Tempered glass screen protector (s9 needs high quality ones) would help with protecting the screen (because any shock will have its load distributed), but lens protectors effect camera quality a bit.

the official rugged case? comes with a little kickstand https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/SamsungUS/0209-GI-EF-RG960C-001-Back-Black?$product-details-jpg$ i think its a tad expensive tho

Yeah it's pretty shit. My method of choice at this point is to start an SSH server on my phone and forward the port over USB :v

they exist. such as the iphone se, but they don't really sell that well aside from as cheap budget phones.

https://www.gsmarena.com/search.php3? give this tool a try e.g. https://www.gsmarena.com/search.php3?nYearMin=2016&fDisplayInchesMax=4.5 although again, you'll find mostly cheap budget phones.

Woah, that's actually an incredibly useful tool, I had no idea that existed. I tried searching for an easily pocketable and one-hand usable phone like my nexus 4 used to be, but with all the basic usability features that you'd expect today: literally 1 result What an incredibly sad state the smartphone industry is in today. Literally everyone just blindly copying eachother without any consideration that consumers might actually appreciate some choice.

My Nexus 5X is bootlooping now but I need a working phone urgently. In case the bootloop fix doesn't work (or even if it does i might want to replace it anyway), any suggestions for a cheap phone that'll be good for discord + light internet browsing?

Maybe look into kids phones to get a screen size that matches the age range of your hand size. 5.5" is perfectly usable one handed, I do it every morning on the way to work.

Everyone just keeps talking about screen diagonals as if that's the only thing that matters, but in reality the physical size and shape of the entire device are what affects usability the most. Super tall aspect ratios with extra bezels on top and bottom make modern smartphones very awkward to handle.

Xperia Z5 Compact?

https://files.facepunch.com/forum/upload/922/5e5a5407-c663-4184-9757-bfe69ae9c2c2/image.png https://files.facepunch.com/forum/upload/922/695a2ee8-5ca8-4e63-8c6e-cb127545c927/image.png probably not the best bet in 2018

Definitely it doesnt have double main camera and the lastest junk, but the core function is solid. Also pretty cheap nowdays. 2.1 quad core 21 megapixel camera Fingerprint sensor Fit in one hand. Nothing smaller with flagship spec and significant improvement such as this has been produced recently

It's not about the camera or anything, it's more about that SD810. That chip is infamous for overheating problems, reliability issues, and piss-poor battery efficiency. I would never use a device with one unless it was free.

Anyone recommend a good android 1din deck? We bought a used motor home and the radio is pretty meh.

Do we talk wearables here? I'm looking into getting a smartwatch soon.

I know the Nixon Mission and the Garmin smartwatch line both have standalone GPS but they're a bit pricey

I have an amazfit bip right now, it has standalone GPS but it's only used for fitness tracking vv

The Garmin Fenix look like a fantastic piece but the price gives me slight pause. I won't completely strike it off though. And on the opposite side of the spectrum the Amazfit Bip looks crazy good for the price. My only concern is reliability and from what I gathered only supports a limited number of countries? I'll have to take a harder look into Nixon and other watches in its range.

don't buy any shit tier full android head units, they're all categorically awful get a decent HU, and if you want features, get one that supports android auto

Also, if you want android auto but have a Note 8 - don't bother. It's unstable as all hell and crashes constantly. Multiple reports online of it, and I experience it first hand on a daily basis.

I've never rooted before but considered doing it to some dated android devices my family has. Mom has an S4 and there is also this Lenovo tablet. They're on old android versions. Can I root them and put a more modern android on them or is it not as plug and play as that?

You'll need the model to figure that out, but no, android versions are not quite so plug-and-play due to how drivers work. Basically just find the XDAdevs subforum for your specific model and you'll be able to see.

Look at the model number in the settings for your device and type it in your search bar (e.g. Galaxy S7 SM-G930F root) and follow the instructions carefully to avoid bootloops. If you brick your device by accident you can flash the stock firmware to restore it. There's a guide for that also.