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Old May 9, 2016 | 02:36 PM
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My N6P is in my pocket right now and it fits just fine even if I'm sitting down. Stop wearing skinny jeans!
I wear Levis 514 jeans in 32x32. The 5x doesn't even fit completely in the back pocket...

I put it in the front pocket, but when I sit I either have to swing the top part of the phone (highest on in the pocket) outward or take the phone out of my pocket to be comfortable.

I ain't no damn hipster.
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Old May 9, 2016 | 02:47 PM
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When I sit down I don't like my phone in my pocket. My jeans aren't tight at all but they're not ghetto loose either. And I have thick legs. I never put them in my back pocket because it's easy to steal IMO. Note 4/34x30/decent size quads. This is like the 6th time in this thread this has come up
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Old May 9, 2016 | 03:06 PM
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btw, I figured out what was causing my Flickr photos to have a green tint when viewed on some Android devices (see previous page).... and it hasn't nothing to do with the devices. For some reason, when I was exporting my photos from Lightroom, in the "Color Settings" it was set to ProPhoto RGB, I don't know why or how that happened, but I changed it to Adobe RGB, re-uploaded that picture to Flickr, view it again on my Note 3 and now it's fine. Even when I download the picture to my phone (from Flickr) the picture no longer has that green tint
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Old May 9, 2016 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
My N6P is in my pocket right now and it fits just fine even if I'm sitting down. Stop wearing skinny jeans!
I have no problem with it in my pocket at all. I don't really wear that baggy of pants either but they are definitely not skinny jeans at all

Now my Nexus 6 on the other hand. That I had to always take out of my pocket to sit down. the extra width that had just made it annoying.
Originally Posted by justnspace
I just dont want the device to bend.
and I know when I sit, my thunder thighs press against it in a weird manner, especially in a car.

Jason; I really enjoy the front facing speakers.
I have never had any issue with mine having any bends at all with almost 8 months of use.

Glad you are enjoying it. Yes the speakers are great. The screen is also one of the best I have used other than a Samsung device which always seem to have the brightest but not always color true displays.
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Old May 9, 2016 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by is300eater
btw, I figured out what was causing my Flickr photos to have a green tint when viewed on some Android devices (see previous page).... and it hasn't nothing to do with the devices. For some reason, when I was exporting my photos from Lightroom, in the "Color Settings" it was set to ProPhoto RGB, I don't know why or how that happened, but I changed it to Adobe RGB, re-uploaded that picture to Flickr, view it again on my Note 3 and now it's fine. Even when I download the picture to my phone (from Flickr) the picture no longer has that green tint
Should've checked the flux capacitor first
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Old May 9, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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I just charged the Anker charger for the very first time... it's been almost 2 days and still not full....

through an extension cord...
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Old May 9, 2016 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
I just charged the Anker charger for the very first time... it's been almost 2 days and still not full....

through an extension cord...
what size is the battery pack?
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Old May 9, 2016 | 05:04 PM
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i think either the cable that came with it sucks or i should stop using my extension cord.
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Old May 10, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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I assume charging cords are different. Whats a really good cord? Do some provide a faster charger or is all durability?
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Old May 10, 2016 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
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i think either the cable that came with it sucks or i should stop using my extension cord.
you just told me the at home charger doesnt charge as fast as the anker.

Thats the problem!
check the the fine print on the charger it self.
it will tell you the specs of it.

the fastest ones are 5v/2.1amps! and should be the standard now.
if your home charger is a few years old, it might be a lower spec'd charger, which outputs at a lower speed.
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Old May 10, 2016 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Maker
I assume charging cords are different. Whats a really good cord? Do some provide a faster charger or is all durability?
now-a-days, there's pretty much one specification.
just a few years ago, manufactures were putting together cheap cables.

monoprice.com has a good cable.
I recently picked up the brand "tronsmart" cables..
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Old May 10, 2016 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
I have no problem with it in my pocket at all. I don't really wear that baggy of pants either but they are definitely not skinny jeans at all

Now my Nexus 6 on the other hand. That I had to always take out of my pocket to sit down. the extra width that had just made it annoying.

I have never had any issue with mine having any bends at all with almost 8 months of use.

Glad you are enjoying it. Yes the speakers are great. The screen is also one of the best I have used other than a Samsung device which always seem to have the brightest but not always color true displays.
its just piece of mind! lol i rather take it out of my pocket every time i sit.

also, i dont think i use the screen to its full potential. I leave it pretty much dimmed all the time and dont play any games at alll.
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Old May 10, 2016 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
you just told me the at home charger doesnt charge as fast as the anker.

Thats the problem!
check the the fine print on the charger it self.
it will tell you the specs of it.

the fastest ones are 5v/2.1amps! and should be the standard now.
if your home charger is a few years old, it might be a lower spec'd charger, which outputs at a lower speed.
The home charge does not charge as fast as Anker, unless fast charging mode is enabled. Thus Home charger took 2 days to charge Anker.

So other than the Fast Charging mode, Anker is the next fastest way to charge in my house

Not sure if it is still the same but it seems all my past and current Samsung phones charge faster with Samsung cables... Maybe things have changed now.

I have so many Samsung cables at home, i dont even know which one is which one since USB can be dettached from the wall plug. i know 1 came with the edge 6+, which should be the latest cable. But i dont know which one that is.

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Old May 16, 2016 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
its just piece of mind! lol i rather take it out of my pocket every time i sit.

also, i dont think i use the screen to its full potential. I leave it pretty much dimmed all the time and dont play any games at alll.
I definitely don't enjoy it as much as I could either. Mine stays with auto bright off and about 1/5th brightness most of the time so I can get as much battery life as possible. Get about 16-18hrs a day that way.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 11:16 AM
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I forgot to charge the Nexus 5x last night. Put it down with 88% last night at bedtime (low useage day) @1:00AM and when I picked it up this AM to look, it was at %83.

Nice to know I can skip a night if needed and still have decent charge the next day.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 12:42 PM
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Good God. That's badass!
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Old May 16, 2016 | 12:46 PM
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the power of Doze!
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Old May 16, 2016 | 01:56 PM
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Yup, Doze kicks ass. I'm also not sure I could own anything non-Nexus as an Android device going forward.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 02:13 PM
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Damn, this was rather worrisome, yesterday my aging Note 3 decided to do a restart 3 times in a row for whatever reason . This is the longest I've ever held onto a phone, I'm holding out for the Note 6 but not sure if I can wait that long
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Old May 16, 2016 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
I forgot to charge the Nexus 5x last night. Put it down with 88% last night at bedtime (low useage day) @1:00AM and when I picked it up this AM to look, it was at %83.

Nice to know I can skip a night if needed and still have decent charge the next day.
Wow. That's very impressive, especially considering it was over the course of two days.

I'm with the notion that I can't get an Android unless it's a Nexus now as well.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 03:53 PM
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In terms of Anker power banks. I'm actually gonna pick up this 10K mAh battery.



[The Most Powerful 10000mAh Power Bank] Anker PowerCore+ 10050 Premium Aluminum Portable Battery Charger with Qualcomm Certified Quick Charge 2.0 Technology includes Quick Charge 2.0 Wall Charger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015IGALQS..._XeJoxb3P6M4SB





I like that it can charge Qualcomm quick charge 2.0 devices and be charged itself with the included Qualcomm quick charge 2.0 adapter

And for my iPhone it'll charge at 2.4 Amps

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Old May 16, 2016 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by is300eater
Damn, this was rather worrisome, yesterday my aging Note 3 decided to do a restart 3 times in a row for whatever reason . This is the longest I've ever held onto a phone, I'm holding out for the Note 6 but not sure if I can wait that long
Start digging, i am sure you can find a flip phone somewhere for the time being
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Old May 16, 2016 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
In terms of Anker power banks. I'm actually gonna pick up this 10K mAh battery.



[The Most Powerful 10000mAh Power Bank] Anker PowerCore+ 10050 Premium Aluminum Portable Battery Charger with Qualcomm Certified Quick Charge 2.0 Technology includes Quick Charge 2.0 Wall Charger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015IGALQS..._XeJoxb3P6M4SB





I like that it can charge Qualcomm quick charge 2.0 devices and be charged itself with the included Qualcomm quick charge 2.0 adapter

And for my iPhone it'll charge at 2.4 Amps
It bet you it does not have the heater feature like my Samsung. It is handy in the winter. Save you on heater bills.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 04:36 PM
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Start digging, i am sure you can find a flip phone somewhere for the time being
There's this in the local craigslist

Palm Treo Organizer Phone with Charger Unlock
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Old May 16, 2016 | 04:41 PM
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There's this in the local craigslist

Palm Treo Organizer Phone with Charger Unlock
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Old May 16, 2016 | 04:56 PM
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one of these days i am going to bring my Nokia 8890 to work. problem is, i dont know where i can find the sim card
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Old May 16, 2016 | 06:37 PM
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That Treo was awesome, I had one and loved it!
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Old May 16, 2016 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
That Treo was awesome, I had one and loved it!
I had at least 2 of them, maybe 3
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Old May 17, 2016 | 07:15 AM
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I had a Treo also. QWERTY keyboard, SD card slot (not Micro), I even played emulators on it. Too bad shit quality.
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Old May 25, 2016 | 12:32 PM
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Plz recommend best alternative to Gallery app. Major gripe with Gallery app is that you can't sort by type so to find videos I need to scroll through thousands of pix.
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Old May 25, 2016 | 12:46 PM
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Any less snooping alternative? They rely on data mining and geolocation to organize pix.
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Old May 25, 2016 | 01:08 PM
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Old May 25, 2016 | 02:02 PM
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17 is still illegal, Jason!!!!!!!
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Old May 26, 2016 | 11:03 AM
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Any less snooping alternative? They rely on data mining and geolocation to organize pix.
You can strip the geolocation in the camera/cell phone. Just disable it and then google won't have any geo data.
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Old May 26, 2016 | 11:51 AM
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I'll try. Thank you. I'm using Amazon Prime Cloud to store my pics, their app is not bad, but I want something more fluid and faster too. I'll try Google.
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Old May 26, 2016 | 12:11 PM
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Flickr also will handle the auto upload from the cell phone, although you may have to do some organizing on your own.
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