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[Google Pixel XL Accessories] mastamoon:
I bought one of these a few weeks ago but haven't used it yet.. Was waiting to get thumbsup from Benson first.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] mastamoon:
Looks like Nathan K on G+ has started testing it, looks iffy..

https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/C6iWFDfSGt4?sfc=true
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Nitemare3219:
Uh... the Power Delivery charging is ONLY through the USB Type C port... charging via USB A does absolutely nothing for you.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] moogaloo:
The Pixel does not support Quick Charge. Don't know what you will get from USB-A to USB-C.

Good setup is 5V/3A = 15W from a good USB-C charger and cable.

Best setup is 9V/2A = 18W from a good USB-C PD charger and cable
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] jscharf10:
All I'm saying is these chargers are 24w / 3A , and when I plug in my pixel it tells me rapidly charging. I can get a full charge in the same amount of time as my charger I received with my pixel phone, or the Belkin USB type c charger I have , just trying to save you guys some money. As for reliability I had a 6p when they first came out and the battery and phone are still good in that an I have always used that charger. Hope this helps!

---------- Post added at 12:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:15 PM ----------

Although the Snapdragon 821 is capable of Quick Charge 3.0 for the Pixel, it looks like Google has elected to use the USB-C Power Delivery standard. I just looked up a bunch of very confusing technical stuff, but the big advantage of PD is use of the data connection within USB-C while charging. ( like from a computer ). I don't think there is very much difference in the rate of charging with PD vs Quick Charge. Rest assured, the Pixels will charge VERY quickly.

I'm on my way to work but this should sum it up, all sd821 are quick charge 3.0 capable, like I said this charger is 24w/3a an you won't be using the USB PD features while charging in your car anyway.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
That's a standard 5v 2.4A charger according to it's specs, at max you'll get 12w decent charge albeit not "max" but who cares, since the Pixel doesn't support qc. Using it with the stock pixel a to c cable should be safe, I wouldn't use an untested cable tho and risk frying the Pixel.

The blitzwolf usb-c +a car charger, non qc, is only $5 delivered on Banggoods on sale, comes usb-c cabled and has usb a slot. I use it and get a good safe charge from it.

The visnic has been tested to work well, only $10 but you need a cable too.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Emerald Core:
Can someone confirm that only Type C to Type C trigger rapid charging using car chargers with QC 3.0 ?

Also, I found this from Anker :

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charge...&qid=1479628720&sr=8-5&keywords=anker+car+3.0

Any opinions ?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
Too expensive for a 5v 3A 15w car charger, when you can buy some that work the same for $5-10 - unless you're charging more than 2 devices.

At that price you might as well buy the Belkin and or Verizon car chargers.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] docluv01:
HEy guys, I boiught this for my XL

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018K7LHBU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Says "rapid charging" and Seems to charge as same rate as stock charger
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
That will work as a standard 5v 3a usb type c. The Pixel is not qc compatible. It uses pd like this one https://www.amazon.com/Tronsmart-Charger-Delivery-MacBook-Tablet/dp/B01MRGTZZD. Nvm Nathan K says bad bad
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] docluv01:
Yeah, I was looking at that one....seems someone did a test, and gave it a horrible review :(
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
Ah didn't notice Nathan K had already given it a test, good looking out.

I use the blitzwolf usb c cables car charge costs $5 delivered, works well, rebranded clone of nekteck on spreadsheet

More and more it looks like Belkin or Verizon is the way to stick since you have to buy a usb c cable anyways to use most. Belkin having an individual cable that can be used on other chargers and for data.

Edit; consider the cost of working charger and buying a good cable separately.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Nitemare3219:
I was going to say buy their new USB PD version here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MRGTZZD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

DO NOT buy it. Nathan K. posted a review, and apparently it's terrible... well that's just great, because I already bought one. Here's to waiting for something decent even longer. About to just buy the Belkin charger despite its high price. :eek:
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Emerald Core:
Everyone seem to talk about Nathan K. Who is he? and where I can find his reviews ?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vnpEXfo2HCGADdd9G2x9dMDWqENiY2kgBJUu29f_TX8/pubhtml#
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Emerald Core:
So is Belkin the safest bet on Pixel car charging as of the moment ?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Nitemare3219:
Yes. It's a great charger, just a little pricey and only 1 port... Which is why I've been waiting on a decent option from other companies. But it seems like NONE of these idiots like Aukey, Anker, Tronsmart, etc. can make a good product.

The Aukey and this Tronsmart will likely work fine with our phones, but they may not be the best... they may not work exactly as USB PD should. And you could run into issues charging other things with it that demand 15V.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Emerald Core:
I fail to find this charger available on Belkins official site. The 27w one. There is on ebay that sells for 64$ let alone the 19$ shipping fee.

Where else I can buy this for its original 44$ price ?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Nitemare3219:
Google store, or even less at Verizon.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
The Belkin is currently being looked at by Benson Leung, as it has been reported to back power your car if off and your phone connected to it as reported by Nathan Sherman of Microsoft. ( I'm sure you know this, since you posted in the thread it's being discussed on here ) It's not available on Belkin or Amazon suddenly.

Disconnect your phone and it should be fine.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] clockcycle:
Looks like I bought the bad version of the tronsmart car charger. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0146FK3G0

This supposedly is the good version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYCC432

PSA; Careful the same vendors on both listings.. not sure which is the good one. I ordered from geekbuying instead of krofel(listed on both). It's like Russian roulette..

Note; there's opposing thoughts on this charger between testers, with reason, you're not sure which version you'll get from who..
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] speedingcheetah:
I use this Belkin with orginal Google C cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DUJ730C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works great. I have a cig splitter so the one port isn't an issue
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] OhColleen!:
SOLVED

.* Hi, all. I usually have a ton of audiobooks, seminars, etc on my sd card and I listen to them via a separate and dedicated audiobook app.

It'd be so great to start my new phone with more ease/less clutter: I'm really tired of slogging through hundreds of spoken word files when I open my music player to choose music.

Any way/any player that will let me hide tracks selectively so that only my music shows up?

Thanks in advance!

* EASY SOLUTION
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] @rbiter:
Put everyday music like in separate folder. Alsoake sure player only uses that folder. For other files you need to pit a .nomedia in folder so players ignore that.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] OhColleen!:
Thank you -- I'd never heard of the .nomedia concept before!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Kansatsusha:
You can also place a period in front of folder name to game similar result
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] mrwinkle13:
A .nomedia file is just a blank text file but has the filename of ".nomedia", any text editor can create a new file but make sure you save it with the .nomedia filename.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] OhColleen!:
*

SOLUTION

Much heartfelt thanks to repliers!

The easiest way to do this is to download a handy app called ES File Explorer from the play store, install it, then open and go to the folder whose media you wish to hide. Once there, click the upper right dotted menu, choose new, then file, then rename the file .nomedia. At this point you are asked to rechoose the folder you wish to hide. Choose it, and you're done! SmartAudiobooks still recognizes all my audiobooks but the music app blissfully ignores them.

What's best is that ES File Explorer makes the .nomedia file work on the SD folders ... after learning about .nomedia from the helpful folks on this thread, I made the file using my desktop but I could NOT get the music player to ignore it, and had a hard time making the PC allow me to name it with nothing before the dot.

The ESFE solution was a painless breeze, and I am now a happy listener :)

Thanks for teaching me something wonderful, you guys!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] h4mmer4:
Anyone else having trouble with the phone detecting ok Google? I've set it up, updated everything, reset the phone. No, my finger isn't covering the Mic at the bottom. :/
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] @rbiter:
No problems here but only tried twice just to see if recognized. Double check settings and make sure if custom launcher used that it is enabled and not disabled.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Mani613:
I have the at&t varient of the s7 edge SM-G935A and i found the stock firmware but everytime i try and flash it it fails and i cant keep dealing with all the errors caused by me trying to root it. Can anyone help me reflash my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] bluemooncityzen225:
I had this issue when first trying to revert back to stock. Make sure you are using the official Odin, not the modified version, and go into settings and set up a PIN unlock code, then try it. That's what did it for me, something to do with the security settings.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karthik432:
In dailer app shortcut only new contact option is showing , fav contacts are not showing.

What's the problem?

Is there any solution?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loop4444:
have you tried actually calling someone? i think my shortcuts appeared after i did a few calls
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdawg0024:
I don't think it's related to the favorite contacts, but instead the 3 most recent calls.
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronni29:
Hi

My HTC desire 816 has not os. I need help for installing the right Rom.

Sry for my english :(

I am from german and my school english ist for a long time ago
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tunjicool:
please, be more specific in your post.

Are you having a bricked phone?

What were you doing before it became a phone with no OS?

Are you on stock or 3rd party recoveries?

Do you have phone backup? etc

Tell me more about your phone type too (like dual/single sim and other variants), may be i can help or point in right direction.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] darekesp:
Hello it's possible to uninstal, not disable apk like spotify ?? I can't instal beta apk before delete pre-instaled version. I'm asking about method on not unlocking bootloader.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] racer0018:
I like this phone but I don't know if i like it enough to have it for 2 years. With the iphone 8 and the Samsung s8 or note 8 coming next year makes me want to wait. I don't like how it doesn't have wireless charging and it doesn't have the camera stabilizer for taking pics, also no water protection. So with the people that have this phone please tell me what you think of it. Thabks all.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Wait. You are setting yourself up for a disappointment with all that you see wrong with the device before even buying it. And the price will drive you nuts with those shortcomings you find objectionable.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] thedosbox:
Here's a suggestion - make up your own mind instead of relying on other people. Not everyone has to like the same things for the same reasons.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] andyfoster:
Come on guys, I think you're being unfair. All of us who have bought the phone ought to write a review every time somebody is thinking about buying one and can't be bothered to read the comments and reviews already posted here and on youtube.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] alluringreality:
Realistically every phone is going to have certain shortcomings, and to me the Pixel looks like first-generation hardware with a top-tier asking price. After seeing the Pixel, I decided to buy the iPhone 7. That's when I found out Apple doesn't provide anything like an LED or ambient display to indicate waiting notifications. That one issue is worth the cost of a return for me, but apparently it's also acceptable to the people that bought the billion previous iPhones. The Pixel checks a lot of items off my interest list, and it misses some. Like other phones available today and in the future, there are areas where the Pixel does and does not compare favorably with other options. Ultimately I think it cost me $35 to find out that an LED notification is more personally important than waterproofing, image stabilization, or wireless charging.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] SteveC485:
I've been with Android since the HTC Droid Eris. Things are advancing so rapidly now, it is worse that trying to buy an up to date PC back in the day...by the time you got home someone had the specs of your brand new toy beat. It seems even worse now with smartphones. I find myself getting ever closer to a phone that tick all my wants. However, when that starts happening, everybody will keep the phone they have for two years instead of getting a new one every year. That won't help the sales plateau smartphones seem to be in. Today you have to be prepared for the phone you buy today to be one tier behind in a very short time. Just the way it is.

I have to say my new Pixel is the best smartphone I have ever used and it is not even close. I retired an LG V10. The V10 is about as far behind the Pixel as the Galaxy S4 was behind the V10. No it is not perfect, but no other top tier phone today is perfect either. If the Pixel is judged to be too expensive, then so are the rest of the top tier brands.

I'd say get it. Be careful with it and return it if you have some issue.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] racer0018:
I have read tons or reviews but here is the thing, those reviews are a lot of the time done by people that wrote for a living and not the average person that is going to use this phone. Most of the time they write these reviews because they get all new phones shipped to them for free and not the average person that gets a new phone once every 2 years. I guess in all, I know what the reviews say and the YouTube videos look like but I wanted to know what the average person says about the phone. Not the expert says about the phone. Thabks.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] clockcycle:
Youre gonna wait every 6 months... Pixel 2 next year..

Personally I hold out until the next phone I buy has significant upgrades..

I went from Nexus 4 to Nexus 6 to LG G4 to LG v10 (I fell for the 2nd screen gimmick, but it wasnt anything more over the G4), skipped LG G5, skipped Nexus 6p, considered One plus 3, but Pixel Xl filled a few of the most important boxes for me.

Hype, bandwagon, fantastic screen that turns iPhone/samsung owner's heads, accessories, accessories, super active community, fast, fast loading camera ready to take a picture, unlimited cloud, build quality, looks and balance.

I'm hoping assistant, gps and navigation will work well as I use them a lot and most phones have worked ok, but fail..

Im still waiting on my preorder....
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] chrisinsocalif:
I am happy with T-Mobile giving a 325 dollar credit for this phone, so it's totally worth it for me.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] LPHS:
Yup it is missing those, but if these bother you then don't buy it because it is an expensive phone and if you are not 100% satisfied with what it is offering then yep wait for the next big thing.

For me currently this is the best phone out there satisfying all my needs and desires, and also it was time to replace my aging Nexus 5. Loving the pixel :o
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tlxxxsracer:
I'm in a boat whether to buy this phone or not.. Between pixel, oneplus 3 or xiaomi mi note 2. Not sure how roms will be for the pixel, so will wait and see how that pans out and reviews for the MI note 2
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
See that is a worthwhile upgrade. I went to an n5x so the pixel is not worth the cost. It just depends on where you're coming from.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Jaxidian:
Same here! I was going to pass on the Pixel because of the price but with that promo, I ordered two for me and the missus. A Pixel for $325 is an amazing deal!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] LPHS:
Exactly what I thought, I almost purchased a 5x but decided to wait for the next nexus, didn't know that time that it was going to be a pixel, but yeah for me it is worth the upgrade. If i had purchased the 5x then I am pretty sure I would be in the same boat as you, lol for me even the freakin fingerprint scanner is an upgrade :p
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] INFRNL:
To the op and others undecided. I think some have already covered it but I'll put in my $.02

I'm different than most that posted here. I like to buy/sell when new devices come out. There is no perfect phone for anyone. I also am not biased towards android or apple.

I have recently used moto x, moto x 2nd gen, htc m9, sony z3 compact, oneplus3, iphones 5s,6,6s,&7/7+

I'm currently using the oneplus 3, iphone 7, and just got the pixel yesterday.

All these phones have there advantages/disadvantages as previously mentioned.

There will always be something better around the corner. If you keep waiting, you'll be waiting forever. If you need a phone right now, best options in my opinion are the pixel, oneplus3, iphone 6s or 7, but that depends on your needs too. If you don't need a phone right now wait it out till you do.

Phones are somewhat similar to pcs right now. They are not really getting any faster for typical use, just better cameras typically and a few different options in the os.

The oneplus 3 imo is the best 5.5" android phone for the money. It's almost perfect for my needs but comes with some minor bugs and not the best speakers for music. $400, can't be beat by any phone and is the fastest android phone out i believe. It is faster than the pixel.

Pixel is a great phone. Fingerprint sensor location takes some getting used to. Android 7 and pixel launcher are nice but come with some bugs and lack of options. Phone can be laggy at times during normal use. Great deal if you get in on the t-mobile promo. I don't like the big top/bottom bezels but i can live with it. With future updates, this could be my new close to perfect phone.

IPhone 7 is nice but overhyped. Iphone 6s is just as good. Iphone 7 speakers and camera slightly better, maybe slightly faster but nothing like Apple claims.

You need to decide what you really want then pick the phone that best fits for the price you want yo pay.

If you want a cheap avg android phone, go with the oneplus 3. It's a great price and competes with the high end phones extremely well. Otherwise pony up. There are limited choices for a decent priced phone anymore and definitely typically come with drawbacks that I'm not willing to sacrifice.

Best of luck
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Bxrider117:
I currently have the Samsung s7. I'm on Verizon. I ordered a pixel from Google because with the financing you can pay it off early. On Verizon Device payment plan you have to pay monthly or just pay the entire phone off at once.

I've been reading reviews and got impatient and ordered the phone from Verizon. I saw were you could get 20% off with the Save20 code but it didn't work for me because of my corporate discount. However, Verizon is giving trade in value for any phone. If I traded in my S7 I could get $300 but I want to keep it in case I don't like the pixel.

What I did was buy an iPhone 4 from ebay for $30. Verizon gave me a $200 credit for that phone and I ordered the 128gb pixel. So I got that phone for 750-200+30=$580. I think I paid $650 for my Nexus 6P 64gb last year.

Options that Verizon and tmobile offer make it a no brainer to get this phone. I think if Google had released this phone to all carriers or when they do you will have many people buying and loving this phone. That is the problem. Not what the phone is missing it's because people don't want to pull the trigger because of the price.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] harsh2193:
LOL. Thanks mate, you made my day!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Jazd71:
I'm am average user but love pure android and had nearly all the Nexus phones and coming from the 6p to the pixel, have to say love it. Great camera, faster better in low light, phone is bonkers quick with excellent battery life and very crisp clear screen. Also easier to handle than my 6p. Very expensive but worth it? Just about.
[Lenovo Vibe K4 Note ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] endramp:
i just bought lenovo k4 note and i just update thus phone to marsmallow

everything's going smoothly and i just notice that there are 2 things that i don't like

1. for nova user, if you use swipe down gesture to see notification, it will scroll very slow and that's not good

2. for everyone who using app to lock screen (i'm using double tap gesture to lock screen), you must enter your pin, pattern or password if you want to unlock your phone using fingerprint, and this is the real problem

for lenovo k4 note user, i just wanna ask that is there any reason that i need to stay in marsmallow? or i just need downgrade to lollipop?

sorry for my bad english
[Verizon HTC 10 Questions & Answers] icedventimocha:
Hey guys left Verizon, wondering if it's possible to convert the VZW HTC 10 to T-Mobile since all the partitions are the same. Not sure if possible since one is CDMA and the other GSM
[Verizon HTC 10 Questions & Answers] dottat:
Does the unlocked work on tmo? If so, just convert to unlocked. This phone will fully convert to unlocked model (provided it's s-off).
[Verizon HTC 10 Questions & Answers] icedventimocha:
Thanks, I am s-off, so gonna give it a go. Got their prepaid service, and my only option for an HTC phone was the Desire 626. It's a nice looking phone, but after having the 10 which is a total beast the downgrade sucks lol
[Verizon HTC 10 Questions & Answers] ronj1986:
Have you been successful in converting this to T-mobile?
[Verizon HTC 10 Questions & Answers] icedventimocha:
I was in fact successful, thanks to dottats advice. Here's what I did.

Rebooted recovery. Wiped with twrp. Installed Insert coin (because it had T-Mobile support)

Booted, set up for T-Mobile. Rebooted into download mode. Flashed unlocked radio from this thread (the first download link): http://xdaforums.com/htc-10/how-to/radio-htc10-radio-collection-t3398233

Booted into fastboot. Changed CID to unlocked version

fastboot oem writecid BS_US001

Rebooted to Rom. Selected T-Mobile network in the data settings. All is good so far, except Wi-Fi calling seems broke.
[Tasker Tips & Tricks] DeX1009:
Hi,

I noticed it's possible to grant special permissions using ADB to unlock AutoTools Secure Settings (see here).

I saw a demonstration of auto GPS on/off without root and without the "automatic click path" (as we see in Greenify and AutoInput actions), is it possible to have the same behaviour for airplane mode? A simple toast notification instead of the complex path, which needs screen on and unlocked phone.

I hope I've explained well what I want to say.