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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] theguitarman94:
I've just upgraded to a Pixel XL from the 6P as I was getting sick of my battery not making it through the day! I must say I loved my 6P and thought it to be an extremely zippy phone but wow! After 2 days of using the pixel I thought I'd try to use my 6P again, the difference in speed and smoothness is unreal. The 6P is no slouch but after using the Pixel for a couple of days it made the 6P seem slow and laggy. The Pixel XL really is an amazing device. I am yet to try daydream out but that was also one of the other reasons I wanted to move from the 6P as the troublesome 810 destroyed all chances of it being able to stay cool during a VR session. I think the 821 is enough reason alone to upgrade, the performance increase over the 810 is staggering.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tdimarzio:
Great write-up. Thanks for putting it together.

Coming from my 6P, and having had the pixel XL for almost a month, here's my take:

Cons:

Speakers, speakers, speakers

$$ price (Almost $1K for my 128 XL!)

Pros:

Literally everything else
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] skyo12:
Great review and some interesting points. I'm also coming from the Nexus 6P and since most things have been addressed, I'll just note some of my experiences.

What I like about the Pixel over the 6P:

- Speed and fluidity is not comparable in my opinion

- Battery life is noticeably superior than the 6P; I was struggling to get 2 - 3 hours of screen on time based on my usage whereas I get 4+ hours with the Pixel XL

- Photos backup is awesome without losing quality; Also, this is not for a trial period of 2 years which is amazing

- Build quality (I get that design is meh) is so much better and it's so apparent when held in hand. 6P looked and felt nice but definitely didn't feel sturdy

- Camera quality isn't dramatically better, but the speed of the camera is just so much better than the 6P (this was what convinced me to switch). Overall, it just takes better pictures on average than the 6p on the first attempt

- Size is perfect, the 6P seemed a bit too big to yield at times

- Screen quality is much better than the 6P

- This doesn't get mentioned much, but the Pixel runs MUCH cooler than the 6P

- Call quality and bluetooth radios (more reliable)

What I miss:

- Speakers, although the Pixel's speaker isn't bad by any means

I really liked the Nexus 6P but I do feel the Pixel was an upgrade in almost every way for me. Not having sufficient water resistance compared to other phones of this price was disappointing, but at the end of the day it wasn't a big selling point for me (I do think it should have been a no-brainer at this price point). The overall experience with the phone is just more enjoyable with the Pixel XL than the 6P (again, this is just my experience) to the point that the price point wasn't a huge issue (it helped that I was able to sell my 6P at $400).
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] #andy#:
Hi XDA guys,

I got a Huawei P9 EVA-DL00 from China and want to use it in Europe (Germany). As I don't know Chinese I would like to change language/region properties to make it as international as possible. I'm not sure what is the smartest way to do so: keep and modify the original ROM as far as possible and accept it's limitations or to flash a different ROM.

To keep the chinese firmware seems to have a couple of limitations though, i.e even after changing region settings to my needs there are still only chinese language settings in the stock browser, lock screen and others, I couldn't find Google play store in HiApp (and ended up installing an apk from a site that I don't know if it's trustful), HiVoice is in Chinese and so on. Therefore my prefered solution is to install a different firmware to make my phone similar to the international P9 version EVA-L19 with CUST C432 - but I don't know if this is possible at all and in which limitations/problems this would result.

Currently my firmware is EVA-DL00C17B183, I received it OTA in Germany right after connecting the device with the internet for the first time. The service menu reports vendor: unicom, country: cn - no sim lock. So is it possible to flash a EVA-L19 ROM on my device at all? Somewhere I read flashing a chinese model with a european firmware would end up in having a C900 firmware that doesn't receveive major OTA updates, is this correct?

I'm not really familiar with unlocking/rooting/flashing mobile phones. I'm for sure willing to find out how this needs to be done - this doesn't mean I don't appreciate any hints ;) - but I am a bit worried to brick the mobile and I would prefer to do a manual flash only as an initial step and be able to receive OTA updates also for major updates (such as Android 7.0 one day) later on in the future. Furthermore I would like to have a 100% working and reliable mobile and not to end up with a not properly working hardware support or whatever. All in all I don't know if it's worthy to take the 'trouble' of flashing a different ROM.

Thanks for any information and help!

Andy
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Vtsien:
I got a P9 from my tour in China. I like its dual lens feature. Leica is another reason. My old mobile phone needed charging three times in two days and I lost battery charge for my camera. I easily changed the language setting. Most of the apps don't work well in US. I downloaded google store, through which I installed most apps used in my old phone. However there are a few good Huawei apps that I keep using. Another feature I like is the dual SIM slot, through which I expanded its memory.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Mostar088:
Only way to do it is to first unlock bootloader and flash TWRP and root. Then u must change oeminfo and custom with SrkTool Huawei. If u dont have experience on flashing and root i would stay away from trying.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Stieglers:
Have you found a way to make it 'non-chinese'? Struggling with the same problem now and wondering if it would be possible to just install stock android since the problem is with EMUI.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] EtiZimm:
Hi, is possible to unlock the bootloader on this model (DL00)? Because, i tried but it says "failed (remote: command not allowed)"

Thanks
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] #andy#:
[MENTION=7897971]Stieglers[/MENTION] due to a lack of time I didn't complete the process yet, but I'm very optimistic it is possible.

[MENTION=7429106]EtiZimm[/MENTION] It is possible to unlock the bootloader of DL00. I got the unlock code from the Huawei website (am not allowed to post an external link: emui[dot]huawei[dot]com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail - login with Huawei ID necessary).

Once you received this code - in my case I received instantly - you can unlock the bootloader either manually with adb (USB driver needed):

fastboot devices
fastboot oem unlock <unlock code>

or with SRK Tool (I would just avoid v2.0 as virus scanner reports the main exe to be malware infected).
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] EtiZimm:
Hi. Thank you for your answer.

I have already unlocked it. I only had to make a factory reset and it worked

Thanks
[Google Pixel Accessories] mohitpahwa:
Here is a great list of Pixel cases that is updated..

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I liked the LifeProof case because it makes pixel waterproof but it's very expensive atleast when i want them to ship it in India :D Got the Spigen Ultra hybrid case for myself.. Which case are you rocking on your Pixel?
[Google Pixel Accessories] bertiespeed:
http://xdaforums.com/pixel/accessories/pixel-t3475315/post69008416
[Google Pixel Accessories] Magnum_Enforcer:
Thread closed.

Please search before posting to prevent creating a thread on a topic that already exists.

Cheers,

Magnum_Enforcer

FSM
[Android Head-Units] Schlass:
Hello,

I recently bought a Pumpkin Andoird Head Unit for my E46 (I'm not allowed to post links yet so I cant link it here)

It is a little bit buggy sometimes (apps randomly start at startup or sound doesnt work till I restart the device) so I was wondering if I could upgrade the thing or maybe install an other rom on it. After I googled a while i found out that it depends on the mcu wether I can update my device or not (am I misunderstanding things here?). So I looked up my MCU version but couldnt relate to any of the MCU versions I found. If there is something I'm missing or if there is a thread where all of this is explained I'm sorry.

Here are the informations that i get from about device:

Modelnumber: rk3188

Android version: 4.4.4

Baseband version: unknown

Kernal Version: 3.0.36+

Build number:

Alex:5201-20160321-125320-v3(4752)

TFT:5201-20151231-213308-V01

MCU:5201-20160321-113500-V01

Screen resolution is: 1024x600

I hope someone can help me

Best regards
[Android Head-Units] danngrigore:
Look here http://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/xtrons-mtcd-mtcd-malaysk-rk3188-best-t3486218
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] Oweida:
Sorry, Guys for bothering your Genuis minds.

I have an I-mate device ( model Qteck 2020 ) and unfortunately It's connecting base is broken :mad: , Only I can charge it but the USB functioning is gone :confused: . now after the release of the WM6 for it I'm too curious :( to try it. So if anybody can help me to figure out a solution for this,, cuz I read about the Flashing using SD card but the problem is that the file came with the ROM is of NBF extension not the NBH one :eek: . Please help me, You efforts will be appreciated........ Thanx.

Sorry I'm not a native English writer so forgive my Lingual mistakes.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] Oweida:
O.k. :mad:

SomeOne write replay with anything......

2 years from now and I'm gonna be a real Medicine Doctor ...:cool: ...

You can get benefit from this Advantage...:) ...

Please Help me....................
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] Ather:
U have to soldier ur connector back...if u want the manual on how to do it i will post it here....or u can get it done by a Mobile shop
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] Oweida:
EveryThing is O.k. But

Thanx Ather90 fo replying....

My connector is soldiered properly and fixed firmly to the mobile board,,, Mobile shop man said It may be something going wrong with one of the ICs in it. But I'm not that good in understanding that Electronical issues. Now I need someone to tell me how can I upgrade my Qteck 2020 using my SD card and Forget about the connector base thing..... Thanx
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrading] Rudegar:
personaly i am yet to have comfimation of anybody flashing their himalaya using sd
[Android Apps and Games] HolyBagel:
Hey all, just returned to using go simulator after a four month break and now cannot loot pokestops or catch pokemon, it's just following the route. Not a ban problem as it literally show nothing in the app log, just that it's successfuly logged in and started then doesn't show anything after that, just the marker following the route. Any suggestions? Many thanks HolyBagel
[Android Apps and Games] HolyBagel:
Nvm

Just read on pokehub or something similar that it's due to niantic increasing security on their side, and that its an if it happens it happens on wether or not bots go back live and working :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] egren58:
No offense but I am still waiting for the pixel to become available to purchase mine, but according to this the pixel is slower than the one plus 3!? I already own a one plus 3 now I am bit skeptical if I should spend 600$ on a phone that is slower..

[youtube]rxI1yWm76OI[/youtube]
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dermotti:
I wouldn't if you already have a Oneplus 3. Especially since a Oneplus 4 shouldn't be too far off, and it will for sure curb stomp the pixel.

That being said, I'm getting the Pixel just for the better camera and daydream. And currently I'm just using a cheap Huawei, because my note7 was recalled :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] umbrokhan:
you can get Google Pixel and Google assistant free. if you only want the software experience

work's with any Marshmallow device. with root and custom ROM.

video below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnjMRrRE0jY

OnePlus 3S or 3T coming out very soon with SnapDragon 821 might aswell wait
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] geovass:
Pixel is pushing to a QHD screen.... oneplus is just 1080p;
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] umbrokhan:
ZTE axon 7 got QHD screen and is twice as cheap.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] infamousjax:
It may open up some games faster but its not a " faster" experience. You have to remember that these kinds of comparisons are never black and white. If this changes your mind then you're an idiot.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] egren58:
Why is not a faster experience one plus runs nearly stuck android. One plus is the closes to stock that you will get aside from Google. And it almost outperformed the pixel in every test. I dont want to agree as I will. E leaving the op3 for the pixel due to the quick updates for the pixel phone but is pathetic that Google makes a phone that performs just like a 400$ phone and price it twice as high..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] infamousjax:
They are running two different versions of Android, and they have both optimized their software differently. The Pixel very well could have theirs optimized for battery life rather than app performance such as the OP3.. There are too many variables.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Steve Lazarus:
There is no rationalizing with folks who are caught up on the price of the Pixel......

I paid $37,000 for a Jeep Wrangler.. Thing has less options and modern amenities than a $20,000 Hyundai.... But it's a Jeep. It is what it is folks... More senseless grumbling, I guess it will subside eventually..

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GHII:
All I know is I've never had an android phone that was buttery smooth all the time like iOS runs on iPhone. The latest android phones i've used before the Pixel were the Nexus 6, 6P, 5X, Note 7, & S7 Edge and those phones always had hickups here and there in different apps so I've mainly been back on iPhone for the last 1-2 years. The Note 7 you could tell was snappy, but jump in the browser and start scrolling and it would 'hesitate' or 'lag' but it was never butter like the iOS browser. The Pixel is as close to iOS smooth that I have seen on an android phone and it is a very welcome feeling.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] infamousjax:
Like I've been saying: It's not about cold hard specifications. It's about how the WHOLE package comes together as a unit. The Pixel is a great example where the phone is greater than the sum of its parts. Google optimized the **** out of this device -- which is probably one of the reasons why it's so smooth. You could also argue that this optimization also greatly enhanced battery life. These two things together could take away from super-fast game loading which is why it's being beaten at this task by some older/lesser devices.

It's how you look at the TOTAL picture folks... like I said, it's not white and black.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] egren58:
What would you chose a Lexus or a Mercedes-Benz?..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SpaceGooner:
Believe me, the OnePlus 3 is not as great as many reports suggest - I can't wait to get rid of mine. It replaced a reliable Nexus 6P four months back and that was one of the worst phone decisions I've ever made. Why? Yes the OnePlus 3 is a very, very good phone in many ways. It's an piece of very solid hardware with a great camera and all the top specs you could want.

However, one of its key features that got my attention was the promise of a stock android experience. My mistake was I assumed that meant everything would be similar to my experience of Nexus phones (I'd had the 6P, the 6, the 5 and the 4 so far).Sure, I guessed updates would be less frequent, but overall I expected the same quality of software as a Nexus. How wrong I was. From the start, there were just so many bugs: for the first two months the on screen nav bar didn't work properly so I had to use the hardware buttons. There were problems with the mobile network connection; often settings i changed kept reverting to default after a reboot; notifications failed, ringtones were too loud; screen auto brightness levels were crazy; there were problems with SIM settings; and the battery drained very randomly. Wth every successive update that OP pushed out, only some of these bugs were fixed but even more new bugs were let loose. I think they've had to release urgent hot fixes for at least 3 monthly updates so far to address major issues. So now I can see why they are selling their phone so cheap: OP are woefully behind the bigger phone manufacturers when it comes to software development resources. For many that's worth it to save so much money, but not me

Worst still, if my own experience of OP's Community Builds programme to showcase and test new features is anything to go by, their stock android promise is about to be broken. They plan to introduce elements of their android software designed for the Chinese market. Think MIUI and you'll begin to get the picture. That's too much for any Nexus fan so guess what? My Pixel XL is ordered and arriving Wednesday and my OP3 is getting sold to my local second hand phone store right after that.

I can't wait to get back to a stable, reliable Google device again, even if the Pixel's pricing is ridiculous.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] egren58:
Valid point, I do agree that they are not very good in the software department.. I am myself getting a pixel I just don't think the pixel is priced right
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] infamousjax:
Its the same exact price as the iPhone designed to directly compete with the iPhone. Nexus phones were never meant to be a huge money maker for Google -- the Pixel is, and as such is priced and marketed as such.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] egren58:
I think the pixel should of been a nexus 6p with a 5.5 inch display and updated specs keep everything else the same including the front facing speakers. Now that I would thrown my money at Google for.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] infamousjax:
The Nexus 6P had a premium feel to it, but was made poorly. Watch what happens on YouTube when you try to bend one. I like the Pixel design much better... no visor/camera hump, much more study, two-tone unique back design, etc.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] egren58:
So your one of those idiot who actually attempts to bend a phone. Or wait let me guess your one of those who performs 50 ft drop test?!. ????????

Who the heck runs around attempting to bend a phone those reviews are stupid and my opinion. So stupid that prior to iPhone bend gate it dint even exist.

And the two tone is ugly af once mine arrives I will be putting a skin over the phone.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] infamousjax:
Watch how easy it bends ... He says "my 6 year old daughter could easily bend this phone in half".

You're the idiot for buying a phone that you think is ugly AF lpl
[XDA Assist] Rudd12:
My son put a password on his Estar beauty hd duel core and can't remember the password have tried to hard reset it but none of the +\- power seem to work can anybody out there be able to help me
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] chris.k00:
Hey dudes,:o

I have startetd to unpack the System image of the Pixel. But the rom of the Pixel is completely different from the normal Roms. (I have downloaded the latest from Googel Dev)

In normal system images are a lot of folders like App, bin, etc, fonts... But in the Pixel's System Image are only four folders and one image. The folders are App, lost+found, preloads and priv-app. The image is "system-other-odex-marker".

In the app folder are a lot of folders witch you have expercted. But if you open them are there only ".odex" and no apk's. Lost+found is empty, preloads has some cool images and a retail demo apk and in the priv-app the same as in the app folder. The image has 0KB and none ending.

My question: What is this for a system? It makes me simply impossible to port this rom! :confused::crying:

Thanks

Chris
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] mohitpahwa:
Here is a great list of Pixel cases that is updated regularly..

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I personally like the LifeProof case because it provides waterproofing but it's very expensive at least when i want them to ship it in India. Got the Spigen Ultra hybrid case for myself.. :)
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] zeflun:
Just a heads up, have a ad blocker installed before heading to that link. But otherwise nice review of some cases.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Robert_W:
Cool list. I'd like to see a little more in depth writing about each though. Perhaps with actual photos?

I purchased the Spigen Slim Armor for my XL and gave it a full review with photos at my site: www.CarsandTechJDM.com
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Virus1x:
Tech 21 case is nice I'm using it no complaints.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] mohitpahwa:
Just 3 ads per page.. I don't think that's a lot! I've seen websites with 10+ ads per page
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Trooper27:
Does it add much bulk? Want to pick one up but concerned about adding too much bulk. Also hoping for a sale as I am on a budget.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Virus1x:
Not much really, it is the same depth as the pixel add an addition inch maybe for the protective lip and the edge is about an inch for the impact protextion.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Trooper27:
Thanks for the feedback!
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] fonduekid:
I usually prefer the TPU cases and I just got the Google Pixel XL Case from Cimo for my Pixel XL. For the price, I would say its pretty great and wonderful quality.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
I need an Ultra Thin Clear TPU between 0.2-0.3mm thick. You guys seen any yet?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] iamhacked:
Spigen Ultra Hybrid vs Ringke Fusion.

Which one is the better case? Ringke is cheaper so I'm leaning towards them. I've used the Ringke Fusion for my Galaxy S6, and the Spigen Ultra Hybrid for my Nexus 5. Does anyone know which case provides a better fit for the Pixel XL?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] TheAugust:
I have the Maxboost mSnap thin case, and it's pretty good. It's incredibly snug, thin, and well aligned for all the ports and buttons.

The long to negatives would be:

- slippery, though it feels like it's just the result of a slick factory powder coating that will diminish after a week of use, increasing its grip

- buttons are hard to press due to how small the cutouts are.

I can happily live with it until a premium, ultra thin case comes around.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Silenthillnight:
My Ringke Fusion shipped yesterday from amazon so it should get here next week and I'll be able to give it a try. Right now I'm using the Spigen Liquid Crystal case on my phone and it fits really well so I can only guess the hybrid should be similar. I am partial to Ringke though because I'm one of those people who like to hang phone charms off my phones and their case has a cut out for them.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Anastacio_Guerrero:
I'm loving the rhino shield crash guard bumper. It doesn't even make the XL feel bigger like it did on my 6P. Fits really well and the only problem that some people might have with it is the buttons are a bit hard to press. Definitely recommend this for anyone looking for something minimalistic.