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[One (M8) Accessories] md303:
Also, for those wondering why I want to keep my internal battery between 30 and 80%, please see this info:

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries

Lithium Ion batteries (and Lithium Polymer for you RC hobbyists out there like me) will retain a much larger portion of their original storage capacity over time if the charge/discharge cycles are shallow. The "deeper" the charge/discharge cycles, the fewer cycles it will tolerate before losing capacity.

For a phone with a non-replaceable battery, this external case is just what the doctor ordered! I kept my Rezound for 3 years, and wore out two standard batteries and an extended battery because of all my travel. I listen to music and play games on an airplane twice a week with FlyoverGPS and GPS Status apps running in the background, I use navigation and WPA2 WiFI tethering every day, do Titanium backups nightly, and other power-hogging tasks. All this puts a ton of stress on the battery, which means I have to fully charge it often. I might not have access to USB/AC power when I would prefer to, so that means deep charge/discharge cycles.

With this powered case, I can charge it more often and not as deeply. As you can see from the charts and tables in the URL above, I can extend the useful life of the internal battery in my One M8 from 300-500 charge cycles (0-100%) up to more like 2000 charge cycles, by never letting the battery voltage reach higher than 4.00 volts, and never cramming more than 50% of it's total capacity into it during a given charge cycle. I couldn't care less about wearing out an external $20 battery if it makes my $?? internal battery last 4x longer.

Temperature also affects Li battery lifespan, and shallow charge cycles don't create as much heat. Another advantage to this case is that it acts as a decent heat-sink when not in use, so the phone and internal battery stay cooler which helps the battery stay healthy.

Long live my M8 internal battery! :fingers-crossed:
[One (M8) Accessories] Hyo.Li:
If anybody is still looking for the Black or White version of this Power pack you can find it on Ali Express.

It sells for about $22.89 USD

Just search for " 4500mAh Portable Power Bank " and you should see it.
[Android General] tazman3582:
So today I have found a bypass I call it for the reactivation lock on i would say any samsung device that has the problem where the phone was reset with the reactivation lock on and you forgot the account info. Now you could use this to unlock a stolen phone i don't do this or recommend it cause if it were my phone I would still get it back even if you did get in. So you start out at the screen that tells you that your device has been locked and to enter samsung account info so what you wanna do is go and click on the forgot account info text. Once you do that enter your email and the image verification you must use a active samsung account email. Once you do that press and hold on your email address which should be blue and the options for cut copy ect should come up. What you want to do is hit the one in the right hand conner that should now drop you into Google now. Once in google now type open settings and you will want to open the settings app this way. Once in the settings app you want to go into your app mananger and go to the tab that says all apps and force close/disable samsung accounts. Next find all the Samsung sync adapters and force stop them then find the factory mode one and any one to do with setup and force stop them. (the reason I have so many to disable is because I don't know which one is the magic one that did it) . Now press your back button and click your toolbar if ur on a newer samsung device and enable the toolbar with 1 of the 5 apps being your settings app. This is in case something goes wrong so it's eaiser to get into setting again now. GO back to the setup screen run phone setup again and this should bypass the Samsung lock. Now once your in the phone have full access you can use the pull down bar and all go back into settings re-enable samsung accounts and reboot. Now you should be at the swipe screen to unlock the phone do so go back into settings where the check box for reactivation lock is and untick the check box this should now ask you to sign in with your Samsung account do so and when you do it should back you out to the setting so now untick the box again enter your password for the Samsung account you just setup and boom your phone is now free frome the activation lock and you can use it like you would any other phone and best of all u didn't trip a Knox counter. It was really shear luck I can upon this exploit and its because samsung can't disable Google now and copy paste functions on their keyboards so yeah a high school student just got around your Security measures come on samsung try to lock it up a little tighter next time. But yeah I will see if I can get a few screenshots up in a few days showing some steps but yeah hope this helps you who forgot your credentials like my dad did :silly: please don't use this to get into a phone thats stolen/ not yours cause that's why I was debating whether or not to post this. so yeah fell free to ask if u need me to clear something up and execuse my crappy punication I don't use it when typing very often. So yeah hope this helps and have a great day
[Android General] promo87:
Well, I tried getting all the things you are talking about but, I didn't get exactly where how and what I would rather wait for your screenshots to showed up, so I could have a look on what's going on over there. It often became hard to read out because of the white and black theme often results in dried up...
[Android General] tazman3582:
Yeah i understand what your saying I will see if I can relock the phone and take a few pics I still don't belive that I was able to bypass it just shows how insecure samsung made its security
[Android General] maplegsm:
Working only in few models but not working in some sets
[Android General] iswagzz0:
Lolipop update bypass!

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[Nexus 6  General] msal:
[YOUTUBE]iTLp2F4dm4I[/YOUTUBE]

He makes some valid points, especially on the price. In summary, he argues that the price isn't outrageous for a number of reasons:

- The specs of this phone are insane and can justify a higher price tag

- The premium build on this phone is unlike any of the previous Nexus devices

- Companies such as Apple and Samsung sell phones that are even more expensive. Nexus 6 is actually a bit cheaper than it's competitors.

- The Nexus 6 is Google's step on becoming mainstream and more premium feeling Stock Android experience

What do you guys think?
[Nexus 6  General] mgbotoe:
All this is true. I think main reason people are pissed is because this is like a complete switch over tight. Go from 4" phones that are 350 to 6" phones that are 1.2x the previous price with no in between ya know? Such as a smaller device with slim down spec and cheaper price. It is true that compare to others it is cheap...but let not forget, lg g3 is cheaper and it gives us just about everything the n6 (32gb) offers (almost) so google really had no excuse
[Nexus 6  General] msal:
Yeah, I can understand that. Big changes aren't always welcome.

The LG G3 is a great phone but the Nexus 6 has (slightly) newer specs. Of course, this probably won't be noticable at all.

Also, the Nexus 6 has a better design in my opinion even if I loved the G3's design.

Google is just trying something new.
[Nexus 6  General] brizey:
The jump from the Galaxy Nexus to the N4 was just as precipitous, just in the opposite direction. IIRC, the GN was something like $600 when it was released. The VZW on-contract price was $300. It was not cheap at all.
[Nexus 6  General] mgbotoe:
I personally don't care for the price, its not an issue with me because of my career. And honestly, come on, people expected to get such specs and fast charging at 400? lol...come on yall...let be real here. Our economy is inflated that means so will nexus devices
[Nexus 6  General] nithin1992:
Just saying, the fast charging isn't something that costs a lot to implement. Its been there since the LG G2 even the nexus 5 has the hardware but it hasn't been activated for use. Even the new moto x has turbo charging, its part of the 800,801,805 chips.
[Nexus 6  General] Dr Faustus:
I think it just has become an expectation from the Nexus series since the N4 started the whole price reduction thing. Just like No SD Card Support or Removable Battery once something adheres from one generation to the next people assume it will remain that way for Nexus.

As for me, it cannot come out soon enough!
[Nexus 6  General] fcng:
Reload..

Dear All,

Yes, the price of the device is not Nexus 5 territory anymore. Google listened to your requests:

1. Larger battery -> Complied.

2. Better speakers. ->Complied.

3. Android 5.0 -> Complied.

4. More screen on time -> Complied.

5. Premium feel -> Complied.

What more can you ask from Google. They met our requests but also added a new direction that they feel will be of best interests for their business model. They are clearly moving towards more mainstream this time as 4 carriers will carry the phone right from the start. Samsung can't have all the fun with the phablet segment so Google and Apple wants a piece of the pie. Apple won't argue with money since Samsung took so many sales from them with the Note series. Google did leave us Nexus owners a bad taste in our mouth since we were use to the bargain price for a well rounded phone. Now, they want to move in another direction. They did keep the N5 active for people waiting for the N6 if they are thinking of upgrading from N4 or other devices. The N5 is the answer if you want a more "one hand friendly" phone and the N5 is a great phone. With the Lollipop soon to be on the phone, it will even get better with battery life and the overall experience.

Finally, if the N6 is right for you... hand over $649 / $699 to Google and enjoy your monster N6. If the N6 doesn't float your boat, the N5 is a great phone (current owner of N5 too) to fill your needs or wait till early spring/summer 2015 for 64-bit flagships to appear in a smaller footprint.
[Nexus 6  General] pcsperson:
I think I will get Nexus on Verizon. And try it for a year if I don't like it, more 64 bit phones will be out which will present more options. I'm betting that the nexus will have better support a year or two when comparing it to Touchwiz.

My note 2 is starting to feel a bit slow.
[Nexus 6  General] uploder:
Ill admit. I was floored when I saw the price but when you think about it, its not overpriced at all. Im pretty much sold on picking one up and upgrading from my N4. Only thing that would deter me is if reviews are utterly terrible, and something tells me thats not happening :p
[Nexus 6  General] djkinetic:
I honestly don't believe they are canning the n5... Kind of like apple having the 6 and 6+
[Nexus 6  General] Semantics:
I think it's a tablet. I think that Google and other companies are forgetting that these are phones. It's a ridiculously big phone, and I doubt it's not going to go mainstream. Phone makers need to remember these are portable devices, they keep getting bigger and bigger and are officially in tablet territory now.
[Nexus 6  General] LeVvE:
Price was never the issue for me. For once it has quite good specs without skimping on stuff but the phone itself is MASSIVE. If I buy one I'll have to buy new clothes.
[Nexus 6  General] jeffreii:
I think you're forgetting that every year people complain that phones are getting too big, and yet people continue to buy them happily. Even Apple has seen enough evidence to release Android-sized phones so you know it's obvious if they're changing their plan, stubborn as they are. As mentioned in the video, the Nexus 6 is the same height as the iPhone 6 plus and doesn't appear to be much larger than the Note 4...so don't let the screen-size alone determine your beliefs.

Do you think for one second that if Google is able to achieve sales similar to those of the Samsung Note series that they'll be disappointed? Clearly there is a market for this size phone and it's continuing to grow as people realize bigger is better with phones, despite the drawbacks. That's not to say it's for everyone, so you can continue to choose from one of the many options available at a size/price you prefer.
[Nexus 6  General] parmend:
I wonder what the on contract price will be
[Nexus 6  General] fix-this!:
i think considering the s10 x64 processors will be out and be a standard in the s6 and m9 ..etc the n6 isn't worth the price tag.

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well obviously the rumor of them revamping it with higher specs were wrong.
[Nexus 6  General] Semantics:
Google is never going to encroach on Samsung. Ever. It's futile to try and Nexus devices have never sold well. Bigger is better, until you pass 5.5" or so. When does it stop? 7" phone? 7.5" phone screen? How big do people really need their phone? I can be equally productive on a nexus 5 as I can a nexus 6. Period.
[Nexus 6  General] letom:
I've seen this argument quite a few times now, where exactly did previous Nexus phones "skimp". It seems to be something people are using to justify the high price despite for the past two years everyone saying the nexus was a high end phone for half the price... :confused:
[Nexus 6  General] jeffreii:
I think by the time 64 bit actually matters in phones I will have moved on to the next Nexus, so it's not an issue for me. Like most tech people (I think), I'm not the type of person who keeps the same phone for more than a year or two max.

Google will certainly make a dent considering they are selling this Nexus via all US carriers for the first time...so it doesn't really matter what they did in the past, this is a new era. They definitely won't make a huge dent, but it has a chance to be meaningful.

How can you possibly argue that "bigger is better until you pass 5.5" or so". That's not some magical number that has any real meaning...it's simply your brain deciding that you've had enough, despite the fact that you've never used the Nexus 6. A million people said the same thing when phones moved to 4.7"...then they said it again at 5.0"...then they said it again at 5.2"...they said it about the Note when it came out...and now they're saying the same thing about the Nexus 6...they've been wrong every single time and I see no reason to believe that suddenly this is it.

I think we're probably pushing the limit of how big you want a smartphone, but that's EXACTLY what I want to happen. I want the biggest damn phone that isn't "too big". We won't know what "too big" is until we get there, but I don't believe the Note 4 was too big and we know that the Nexus 6 is not that much bigger..much of the half inch screen size difference is made up for by smaller bezels, which is also something I want to see continue to happen.
[Nexus 6  General] Semantics:
Ridiculous. Here's a nice little study you can do at home. Go pick up your Nexus 7 and hold it to your face, or try and put it in your pocket. Think about carrying that thing with you all day long as a phone. There are plenty of examples of what "too big" is, we're there now. You may want your tablet to be a phone, but most professionals need something portable, and easy to carry, that isn't going to require being kept in a backpack. 5.5" phones like the LG G3 are actually still small enough to be considered a phone, I've held the iPhone 6+, trust me, we're there, phones are now too big.
[Nexus 6  General] gtalum:
There's a significant size difference between the Nexus 6 and Nexus 7. I am a professional and want as big a screen as I can get. It makes running my business easier. Since the Nexus 6 is only marginally larger than a Note 4 I think it will be manageable.

We all have different preferences for what we want in a device. Yours are no more or less valid than mine.

That said, it seems silly to consider what others might think when choosing a functional device.
[Nexus 6  General] ECrispy:
We should be talking about total phone size and not screen size. Phones now have bigger screens in smaller chassis. You can actually fit a 6" screen in a S4 if you get rid of bezels even more.

All this talk of 'too big' are utter nonsense. Manufacturers spend millions on customer studies before deciding what models to make. The market will decide what sells. When the Note came out people laughed at it, now its the minimum size for all flagship phones.

Whiners who keep complaining about 'too big' sound exactly like iPhone users, not willing to accept reality, which is that bigger phones are better for most people.
[Nexus 6  General] dtroup64:
I don't need to pick up a Nexus 7. I own a Note 2. Bout the same size as the Nexus 6. I'm a professional, and I keep the damn thing in my pocket all day, and take it out whenever I need it. No big deal. Jeans, Suit, whatever. It fits perfectly and is easy to take out. I'm just under 5'7" by the way, so we're not talking big pockets... Too Big is going to be completely subjective, and according to many of us, this isn't too big.
[Nexus 6  General] msal:
Stop right there. You are outright wrong. The Nexus 6 and Nexus 7 aren't even in the same territory when it comes to overall size. It helps to do your homework.

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Go...exus-7_id7143/size/Google-Nexus-6/phones/8626
[Nexus 6  General] Semantics:
Hyperbole is fun. I think you missed the point. The question I was referring to was the poster saying we don't know how big is "too big". If you want to use a tablet for a phone, which the Nexus 6 is, then that's great. I don't disparage anyone from what they like. The OP asked the question, "What do you all think?" Well, I'm just giving my OPINION, which I have stated earlier in the thread, its just my opinion. I wouldn't begrudge anyone from using a 6 or 7" phone, in fact, I think its funny to see people with huge slabs on their faces, so more power to you. Why don't you calibrate that comparison to really show how huge the N6 is, you are being disingenuous by not showing the calibrated comparison.

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I think it looks perfectly fine when a woman pulls her Note out of her purse, and takes the cute little pen out, and pretends she's being productive. I think it's hilarious, when a guy in a suit has a Note in a case sitting in a holster on his belt. Its really the funniest thing ever. To the people saying you can be more productive on a phone that is .5" bigger then your old phone, well, I say BS, serious BS. But whatever helps you sleep at night. If I want to be productive on a mobile device I'll use my Nexus 9, tethered to my cellphone. I don't begrudge anyone who wants to use a tablet as a phone, but lets not pretend that the size of phones isn't getting ridiculous.
[Nexus 6  General] Yetamedi:
I think people are failing to look at this from motorola's perspective. Why in the hell would they release the new moto x and then immediately supplant it with a phone with superior specs AND a cheaper price? It would seem that for those of you who are complaining about the size and/or cost of the nexus 6 should go get the new moto x. It is cheaper and smaller and motorola has already shown a propensity for getting very quick updates to their new phones like the original x and the moto g. This is all part of the over arching grand scheme by motorola (I believe anyway). They have hit the low end with the G and E, the mainstream with the X and now the phablet category with the nexus 6.

Now for those who argue about the last couple of generations being cheaper and still being top end phones. I don't believe they were. I owned the galaxy nexus (horrible device battery and signal wise) and it was as expensive as any top end phone available at the time. The last two devices were made by LG and I passed them up for one reason or another. Look at the old reviews of those two phones. While yes they had high resolution screens, as I recall (please correct me if I am wrong) they had crap cameras, the screens while high rez didn't have very good color accuracy or off angle viewing, middling to poor battery life. The only stand out features for either of them was the processor and the screen resolution. Beyond that they were exactly what their price said they were in my view, a cheap and cheaply made device. I will wait and see how this new nexus fares in the reviews but I hold out hope that it does better than either of the LG offerings based on my experience with the original moto x.
[Nexus 6  General] monkeypaws:
I agree. If you were around when the n5 released the forum there was littered with RMA threads regarding build quality. Screen bleed, poor vibrating motor, cracked camera lens, screen tinting, speaker volume, blah balh balh. Even some really nitpicky things because people expected a high end device. Now turn the tables and we get a high end nexus but the complaints are about price. People need to get their heads on straight. You can't have both high end and cheap. You also can't have cheap and expect high end specs. We don't work for these companies and are free to chose from what they have to offer . make the choice with your wallets. If you don't like it , the n5 is available and it is cheaper and still supported. There's also alternative options like the moto x , moto g, and moto e. As well as a slew of other nice android phones. I remember when android had more choices in its infancy how awesome it was to have those choices available. Now we have tons of phones from many carriers and people still *****.
[Nexus 6  General] ECrispy:
Maybe phones are getting too big. I have no need to write docs, use stylus etc on my phone, I'd rather use my laptop. But these aren't phones, people use them for watching videos, reading web pages etc. And for that, a bigger screen IS better, no doubt. Ask anyone who went from a 3.5"/4" phone to a 5" one and no one will say its worse.

Also unless you hold and try it, everyone thinks its too big. Its all about what you are comfortable with.
[Nexus 6  General] brizey:
I just got back from eating in Dallas's version of Korean town. Every single female I saw had a Note.
[Nexus 6  General] msal:
Okay, I did kind off miss that part so my apologies.

I understand that it's your opinion; however, you were pretty much making a very exaggerated comparison.

As for the calibration, I honestly forgot to do it. I'm pretty sure anyone who wants to can do the calibration on their own. A calibrated image still doesn't justify the comparison between the Nexus 6 and Nexus 7, when they are in two completely different leagues.
[Nexus 6  General] samcrocr:
I'm certainly upset about the price hike, but it is comprehensible. They included top notch specs in to a stock android phone with a premium build. I would have to sell my OPO and put down at least $400 more for it, but I think it's worth it even though i'd be sacrificing my lunch for about a month after that.:p
[Nexus 6  General] pedxing:
Actually I pocket my nexus 7 all the time... Front slacks pocket is fine and back pocket with jeans. That's one reason I bought it after numerous 10 inch tabs.

So nexus 6 with an almost 40mm small width = no problem.
[P3300, MDA Compact III  Accessories] clnmckec:
Any adaptors that will allow me to use proper 3.5 inch headphone jack in place of the mini USB ones ( i dont like the in ear phones) checked ebay and couldnt see anything?
[P3300, MDA Compact III  Accessories] mikealder:
you want get one of these http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=142090 - Mike
[P3300, MDA Compact III  Accessories] wodeh:
Ouch, that thing is both horribly badly designed and prohibitively expensive- it's going to stick out what looks like an inch by itself, most headphone plugs will add another inch on top of that- I need something that fits flush with the bottom of the phone (comes out at a right angle) AND supplies an input for the charger. One can only dream!

The orbit would make a great on-mains Wifi internet radio if such a gubbin existed- hook up some speakers, start TCPMP, sorted!