F-C

About two weeks ago, my camera on the M8 started to overexpose all the photos when there is bright sunlight. None of the settings can fix it. What could be the problem? Scratches on the lens?

Mizouse

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CocheseUGA

How dumb do you have to be to not put the pointy end in.

Costco

It's even more dumb on Samsung's part. Their response to it takes it to another level even beyond that.

They pushed up the release of the Note 5 to August ahead of it's typical release in September, presumably to get a jump on the iPhone 6S Plus sales. This likely could have been easily avoided, were the release not rushed.

I've never put the S-pen in backwards on my N4. I can easily see it happening though, especially if you use it every day. I've dropped it on my bed in the dark.

CocheseUGA

It's in the damn manual though. Hey, don't do this.

People proceed to do it.

Costco

In the interest of not sounding like a completely biased asshat, a guy has a glowing review of the new Note 5 vs. his Note 4:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/com...eturns/cufme1d

He does mention TW is much lighter, and the screen is somehow better than the N4 (which IMO was the best out there). Still, he mentions in another comment that he'll likely get a 2015 Nexus 5/6.

I'm still salty about my Note 4, and so are others in that comment chain... if you must have a Note 5, don't get it on ATT or Verizon.

Costco

You've never let other people use your phone? They might not know any better.

I know I have accidentally triggered things on iPhones, pressed the wrong button on a G3, etc.

CocheseUGA

Absolutely not.

Doom878

^Brah the porn will be unleashed

Doom878

Read the Note 5 review and yes to this:

Plus will it suck in a year like mine? He's already saying the battery is kind of meh.

Costco

Supposedly it's because the apps haven't been optimized yet. Battery life is supposed to get better, generally. But yeah would have been great if they used a 3500 mah battery.

Mizouse

To give those people credit, AFAIK the phone doesn't come with a manual. You have to go online to get it.

Also reading online, the resistance on inserting the stylus backwards is the exact same as the proper way.

There are definitely scenarios where it could be inserted wrong, namely absent minded people or children. But one would expect there to be resistance on inserting it wrong, much like a microUSB plug.

oonowindoo

There is still no solution for my email notifications (google, hotmail and Microsft Xchange)

Outlook App notify me but there is no "Red #" on the appl when emails are received.

Costco

Not only that, who reads the manual these days? I didn't and don't, unless it's something completely foreign to me.

Do you guys read the terms and conditions whenever you install programs?

Can't believe putting in a stylus backwards requires completely disassembly of the phone to remove.

oonowindoo

Should have made the "head" a little bigger, so it will be too big for the hole.

Flipster23

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<p>Charging port over broke.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Samsung is sending me a new phone. Really.. Whatever just make sure it doesn't have that POS 5.0 on it.</p>

CocheseUGA

Mizouse

That's what she said.


Or a notch and groove with the groove that only goes partly into the hole

Costco

I'm just about done with Android. Off the charger yesterday at around 10am.

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After this screenshot I turned off wifi, bluetooth, location, and syncing. Still ended up with ~1 hr, 40 mins SOT, with 20% left at 4pm. This phone is starting to remind me of my Galaxy Nexus

As you can see too, no reception problems.

Mizouse

cant reinstall the OS or whatever? are you running stock?

faulty battery?

is300eater

I've had my Note 3 since Dec 2013, I don't have these issues. Maybe you have a lemon?

Costco

Will do a factory reset again when I get the chance. It's just a big hassle.

I really might have a lemon. While listening to Spotify, my phone started listening as if I uttered "Ok Google" even though I disabled the voice detection. The music could even be paused, just picking it up from my center console cubby set it off.

Mizouse

sounds possessed

Doom878

I'm starting to think that Touchwiz, Lollipop, ATT LTE don't mix batterywise. When I get home I turn off data and leave on Wifi and my battery improves. I wish they had a data button on the dropdown menu.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

sounds like samsung sucks.

Doom878

Honestly it seems all the Android phones have their pros and cons.

oonowindoo

My note 3 was flawless for the 15 months i had it. Probably the first Samsung that did not lag after 6 months.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

c'est la vie

oonowindoo

fixed.

is300eater

my wife, who's always been a loyal Apple fan, she's got Apple EVERYTHING, and is tempted to switch comes Dec. when her contract is up. Granted her iPhone isn't the latest model, she's got the 5S but she complains here and there about it too just like everyone else. The ONLY thing that may get her to stay with iOS is the fact that she's got a LOT of paid apps.

Mizouse

Yup I've got complaints here and there with my phone too.

Honestly I could switch since I don't have any paid apps, but it's the ecosystem that's got me locked on. I love the syncing between devices. Or that I could be in the middle of something on my phone and jump to my desktop or iPad and finish the rest exactly where I left off on my phone

Costco

I think Doom might be on to something. You and Ken both have Note 3s, Doom and I have Note 4s.



re: complaints, indeed, every phone is a compromise. That's the truest statement for the market. Just depends on which compromises you're willing to accept.

I've had an iPhone for 4 years, then an Android for 4 years now... the itch is real bad to switch.

Doom878

BTW, I got the Note 4 when it was only a few weeks old and it was flawless with Kit Kat. OS updating for all smartphones brings out some kinks man.

oonowindoo

My Edge+ is driving me crazy because of all the lack of notifications and sync problems.

But the phone itself is the best phone i have had.

Even with all the BS. i will not switch... But i am about go to back to Tmobile and yell at them.

Doom878

^Get a credit on your bill

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

<p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Preorder for Moto X pure edition today?</p>

Doom878

Sony Z5 so pretty. Premium has a 4K 5.5" screen. battery!

Sony's Xperia Z5 Premium has an absurd 4K display | The Verge

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

<p>Moto X pure edition is now available for pre order and can be used with any carrier..</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Debating on ordering one. The customization are pretty cool too.</p>

AZuser

The new Huawei Mate S looks kinda nice. Pricey though.

5.5" screen, force touch, 3GB RAM, 13MP camera with OIS, dual SIM (for frequent travelers), over 1 day battery life with fast charge (2x faster than iPhone 6+). Oh, and "Knuckle sense 2.0."

- The HUAWEI Mate S

- Huawei Mate S Brings Force Touch Navigation to Android

- The Mate S is Huawei's answer to the iPhone 6 Plus

Doom878

Is it going to be $700 since it's 700 Euros or do they factor in the exchange rate?