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[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] NVTesla:
According to a user on Reddit, he/she can't find the update (said they were still on A505FDDU2ASJ1, and the culprit update is A505FDDU2ASJ2), it appears that Samsung has pulled it out from the servers, this must mean that they're aware that it's causing issues!
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] Detangler:
That's nice to hear:)

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Updated it again still doesn't work, gonna w8 for Android 10 haha:)
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Questions & Answers] NVTesla:
Did you try the November update? It's out in the US and Europe but I still haven't gotten it on my A50 (MENA Zone)
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
So just messing around with my 4 XL today, I have the Smooth Display enabled, and honestly just don't see a big difference between my 3 XL, as far as scrolling websites, or moving up down in Contacts or Google Feed panel.

But I then went to Developer Options, and enabled the Force 90hz option, and tried going through those same things again, and then I noticed it, everything did actually feel smoother and bit faster. But that's supposed to be a huge battery drain leaving that on.

My question, is Smooth Display not really working or allowing websites to be shown in 90hz?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ZeroKool76:
A better question would be, were those apps stuttery to begin with? If they weren't, then the 90hz is working properly, IMO. It will only kick in when it is really needed. I think that's what they were trying to accomplish with it. But from what I have heard, the latency caused from going from one app that uses 90hz back to 60 and vice versa, can be a little choppy at times. Probably why they gave us the option to enable all the time. Just in case their initial smooth display offering isn't so smooth. I'm sure it will get better over time.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] krabman:
Brownlee and a couple others have stated the smooth display is buggy and will sometimes get stuck at 60.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
Are people just gonna force 90hz in Developer Options for now, until a monthly security update fixes Smooth Display? Or is that a major battery hit?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mitchdickson:
How would anyone be able to answer this today?

You know, you could just try it out and see the battery impact for yourself.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] krabman:
Brownlee said he had done just that and the word he used for the battery life after was "obliterate" which is a long way from good or even ok as a descriptor. He did say he was going to keep it that way so it wasn't a deal breaker in his use. Would have been nice if he quantified that with some actual numbers but it's all I've seen so far. The tech has been in their portfolio for quite some time, my hope is they just need to tune it up somewhat.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Bwyan Benton:
Man I'm not forcing 90hz. I seriously notice a big difference without it. No need for me.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] xryousukex:
Yeah he said obliterate but he uses his phone with max brightness all the time and using tons of social media. Everyones usage style is different. So got to take those reviewers with a grain of salt and see how your usage is.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] krabman:
Exactly, this is why I said I wished he would have quantified it, if I knew what he got and how he got it I can make something of it. As is there is little that can be gleaned from it other than it is most def worse. In fact that review was fairly rushed in feel which puts him in good company, there was clearly a lot of people that wanted to get the review out the door quick and I saw many factual errors, omissions, judgments made with little perspective, etc. I understand it's part of the game but it doesn't help us on our end.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] deadlast_28:
I saw a reddit post which stated there is a bug where if the screen brightness is below 75%, 90hz is disabled....

https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixe...s_it_look_like_smooth_display_is_turning_off/
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] krabman:
Nice find!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Bwyan Benton:
Interesting. Nice find.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] skip24ftlb:
Well 90htz is a complete waste of time and cost, if brightness has to be over 75%.

My phone's always around 60% screen brightness.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ZeroKool76:
"Waste of time and cost," because the dynamic doesn't work properly? FFS. If it makes you feel any better, OP didn't even attempt a switch, it's just forced all the time by default. Which, in affect is what you need to do to make this work. Is that a perfect solution, ofc not and I have no doubt that google will fix it. But FFS, quit sh*tting on Google. Either, you bought the device and are now feeling buyers regret, or you're just a troll. Either case, both scenarios will pass...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
I would think Google will fix this 90hz bug needing brightness to be above 75%. I expect the next few monthly security updates to have a lot of bug fixes.

It's not like Pixel phones only ones that launch with IS issues, new iPhone's have been known to launch with buggy iOS versions, takes a month or so for them to be ironed out by Apple.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] skip24ftlb:
Zerokool76..

Irony.... I wasn't ****ting on Google. Get a sense of humour..

My point was simple... If 90htz only works when your screen brightness is above 75%, then it's pretty useless....

And yes I know Google will release a patch to rectify, just like they did with the pixel 2 and the muted colours....

The real irony is another year, another pixel launch and another screen problem !!! Again software just like pixel 2..

Oh and let's not forget the patch that dropped screen brightness to prevent screen burn on pixel 2...

Of course Google will issue a patch..
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ZeroKool76:
While I agree about the screen issues, I refer you to what I had said about OP. Their devices are forced 90hz constantly. So, in affect, at this point, that is our only option to make 90hz work at higher brightnesses. Which makes it exactly like a OP device. So, it's technically not a waste of money if you can't use it above 75%, because you can. You have to force it, but it works. That's all I'm saying
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Bwyan Benton:
You're on fire ?lol
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] skip24ftlb:
I get what your saying.

It's just a fail that you have to go into developer settings...as for 90htz, I doubt if id have noticed it working or not being honest !!

I personally think whilst the pixel 4 is an upgrade over my 2xl, I personally don't think it's a big enough update and some updates imho are a waste of time..

Face unlock.. the finger print sensor worked brilliantly and was in exactly the correct position on the phone.

Soli. Time will tell whether it's a gimic.

Camera..

When the 2 came out, Google were shouting from the roof tops about the highest ever dxmark for the camera.

The p4 camera has improved no doubt, but it's no longer king..

Personally, I'd have kept the finger print scanner. It's a very strong biometric and it worked brilliantly.

A bigger battery. What are Google thinking ?

Bigger MP camera sensor... What could Google do with the latest 48mp sensors and their computer Voodoo witchcraft

An unbreakable screen like the motorola force phones... These phones are getting increasingly expensive..

The 2 tone coloured back.. bring it back. The p4 back is now just like every other phone manufacturers now.

2 steps forward and one back with the p4 I think it's a fair comment
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] *Supersnake*:
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[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
On another forum, this guy posted this "This isn’t a bug. This is a deliberate move by Google. They likely saw battery life was bad with 90hz always on and decided to throttle it back to make battery respectable. If they do patch and fix it, I expect battery life to plummet."

Is this true?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Zorachus:
Anybody brave enough running the force 90hz option?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ZeroKool76:
I don't get the guys point. Is he insinuating that google will just ditch the dynamic idea and go with the dumbed down constant 90hz concept that OP adopted? That would be a pretty stupid move, since that's obviously why they didn't give us a bigger battery. They (unlike every other OEM) are actually trying to let the software do its job, not blindly throw in more hardware to compensate. I have always believed that the solution was to make the device run more efficient without needing a 10000 mah battery, that's the easy way out. I personally commend google for trying something different, regardless of if it's currently working properly.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Rick1221:
I got the pixel 4xl yesterday, right away I could tell when the screen switch from 90hz to 60hz and vise versa. Well I did enable the force 90hz on the developer options but then I saw that they were gonna release a patch to fix it. At that point I turned it off and enable smooth display and since then I can't see if the screen is changing to 60hz, it feels really smooth and fluid in all apps and home screen. I am not sure. Has anyone tried it or can test this out?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Bwyan Benton:
You'll notice when your screen brightness goes below 75% that it drops to 60hz
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] MrMeeseeks:
I just turned Smooth Display off. I don't want to force 90 hz all the time so I'll either turn it back on when they fix it or just save some juice and leave it at 60. Honestly, I'm fine with it at that.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] shango22:
I just got mine today and I love it. It is a major upgrade over the pixel 3xl.

However, something is up with the screen. I also have a 1+ 7 Pro and I had been using it for about a week in preparation to compare it once I got the pixel 4xl and this screen to me doesn't ever seem to be in 90 hz. I have toggled the force 90 hz developer toggle and was betting there was some kind of bug or the phone literally almost never goes into 90hz. Now I have other theories, I opened youtubeTV, and simultaneously turned off battery saver. Went back to the home screen and it seemed smoother. I think that if it's in 60 hz mode it will not switch just from apps maybe from video/games only? and/or definitely think battery saver throttles to 60 hz (which they should separate as an option. 1+ does). What I will try is dynamic screen refresh rate vs battery saver (as opposed to force 90hz and battery saver on). I feel confident that google will fix this issue. They will literally use all our data to spit out an algorithm that will perfect this.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] 21cdb:
I'm running force 90hz all the time, and my battery life is fantastic. I'm not turning it off even when Google comes out with a patch. I don't ever want to see 60hz. If they only dropped it to 60hz when watching YouTube or Netflix or similar, that would be fine. But I don't ever want it to drop when I'm interacting with the phone. So far the battery concerns have turned out to be unfounded, at least for me.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] shango22:
Just out of curiosity why would you want it to drop when you're watching video?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] 21cdb:
Because video isn't 90hz, so you wouldn't be able to tell if you're just watching video.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] equlizer:
I have the OP7 pro and use a program called Auto90 which allows you to set which apps you want at 90hz or 60 or auto switching. Hopefully arter will rewrite it to include the pixel 4 (xl). The brightness things must be a bug because that issue does not exist with other phones with high refresh rates. I am interested in this phone but will wait at least a month before trying it to give them time to fix things.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] lkhafra:
Another year and another round of complaints. I wont let Google off the hook but will say I love this phone. Even with the faults The XL is King. I've had around 70 Flagships going back to the OG Droid. I always talk my **** about lack of hardware and other things. Then I get the phone and use it. I've been shut up partially lol.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] RPAusCan:
I did the same thing, and I'm getting the same result. It's only the first day, but my battery life seems pretty good too. I agree about the battery concerns. I wonder how heavily the reviewers are abusing their phones the first week to get the reviews in, causing unusually poor battery life. I couldn't be happier, and I'm loving the smooth scrolling on 90 Hz.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] zaki67:
i am (was)considering the Diamond but I see mixed feelings from people who already bought one.can you rate your overall experiences and try to give a yes or no answer on advising someone to get one or not.I am not talking about technical issues or weather there is a keyboard or not,i am talking about your overall experience and weather it is a good device to have and it benefits outweigh its problems ..if there are any
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Jorlin:
Undecided definitely is missing in this poll...

If I were you, I would wait until the Touch Diamond is released with its final rom.

So wait until the end of the month. And honestly, was there ever a PPC released that was a perfect device right away?

I am still pretty sure that the Touch Diamond is a great phone. Forums like this simply concentrate bad experiences and problems whereas a majority of the customers have only little or no complaints.

Put nerds like us in front of the iPhone and we will tear it apart (literally speaking). Take the casual customer and he is the happiest man alive having an iphone.

The more complex things are the more options you have but also the more compromises you have to take.

For me: I haven't bought a new PPC since 2005 and I only know WM2003SE. I am curious how far WM has come along with 6.1... And I really like to have a PPC/Phone - right now, the htc Touch pro remains my first choice.

P.S.: I did not vote... there is no option for me ;)

P.P.S: your avarta creeps the hell out of me... :eek:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] zaki67:
Thank you for your reply.Please note that I know there will never be a perfect device ,i have the TYTN II and I am very happy with it and would have recommend people to get one when it was relatively new.what I wanted from people who have the Diamond is to more or less tell is if they are ,as an overall impression happy with their purchase or not.

P.S:I tried to edit the poll to put an undecided option but could not find how and if that could be done!

P.S:It is supposed to creep u!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Skele:
Go ahead. commit to one. there is no better way than trying out one :)
[Xiaomi Mi CC9 / Mi 9 Lite Questions & Answers] obiwanbartek:
Can anyone with Mi 9 Lite or CC9 confirm, that on PCMark it does not show any results in "My Device" page and not show any result for devices choosen from "Best Devices" page? Screenshots attached.
[General Questions and Answers] Davesterrr:
My phone screen randomly changed to this:

I didn't damage my screen or anything. Was working perfectly an hour ago. Is there any way to fix this myself? A guy on youtube fixed his phone which had the same issue, but he replaced some small part that he called a data filter i believe. No idea what it is or where to buy it. Nor do i know how to fix it like that.
[General Questions and Answers] James_Watson:
Scan your device to check whether there is any malware or virus at first.

If there isn't, it should be some hardware failure. Then you'd better go to a local customer service center for professional supports.
[General Questions and Answers] Davesterrr:
How am i supposed to scan it for malware or virus if this screen is all it shows and it's completely unresponsive?

Do you mean plugging it into my computer and try to find a way through that?

I'm pretty sure it's a hardware issue. But i was hoping i could fix it myself by buying parts. But most likely i won't be able to. I'm on a budget so i can't fix it anytime soon. Thanks for replying.
[Honor 9X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] AkashJayKashyap:
Hello everyone my name is Akash Kashyap and today I'm going to discuss about how you can install Google apps and services in your brand new HONOR 9X, HONOR 9XPro, HUAWEI Mate30 and Mate30Pro and all other Huawei and HONOR devices running on EMUI 9.1 and higher.

Note: Follow all the steps, do not skip any step else you won't be able to install the Google Services.

Steps:

1. Download the rar file from the link : (Inbox me for the link as I am new and cannot post link before 10 posts)

2. Extract the rar file and you'll get the folder of same name ( written in chinese).

3. Now go to the folder and there you'll see two folders and one rar file which is of Hisuite latest version, if you don't have Hisuite on your pc of the same version, install it first.

4. Connect your phone to Hisuite via pc and then follow the steps I have shown in the video.

5. When asked for password, it is : a12345678 that means the hint is itself the password.

6. Now go back to the folder where you have two more folders extracted, copy the EMUI9.1.1 Google Pack folder and paste it in your smartphone's internal storage.

7. Now disconnect your phone from pc and check if your phone has the internet connection, if not then connect it to internet via mobile data or wifi.

8. Now you'll see the lzplay app installed on your smartphone ( app with G sign). Open it, it will ask you to sign in to your Huawei ID, sign in and then click on Activate. Once you'll click on it, you'll come to another page where you have to click on blue install button and then just press the home button and clean the app from background.

9. Now go back to the internal storage of your phone and locate the EMUI9.1.1 Google Pack folder, install all the apps from 1 to 6. And then you'll see that you have the Google PlayStore in your phone. Kindly give all permissions when asked by the Google apps.

10. Go to the settings and check that your phone has Google Services installed too. Simply sign in to your Google Play Store and start using the Google services on your HONOR 9X, HONOR 9XPRO, HUAWEI MATE30 & HUAWEI MATE30PRO.

If you have any questions regarding it, feel free to ask. :good:

Thank you!
[Honor 9X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] lung883:
not worked,try this app "GO谷歌安装器"
[Honor 9X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] evilshamen:
Inside user manual on English. Translate no needed. Thx for link. All work well for me.
[Honor 9X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] labib2002:
which one worked for you?

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which one worked for you?
[Honor 9X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] evilshamen:
I wrote about letschky post. With link on germany site
[Honor 9X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] cisoprogressivo:
The method on the german website didn't work. When you open the Play Store you a Play Protect error.
[Honor 9X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] royk9635:
Guys I tried both method, but the Chinese "Go " app is not restoring. Please help or I have to return the phone. I have 2 days left for return.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] kerrglen:
For anyone who worries about scratching their shiny new phone and applies a screen protector then take note that in doing so that the motion Gestures will stop working.

I applied a glass screen protector to my phone tonight and although it does not cover the section where the cameras and soli chip are located, after I did the motion Gestures stopped working and the detection for face unlock was hit and miss.

Once I removed the screen protector it all started working again. Not sure if a plastic protector might work better.

If anyone has any ideas or experience please share.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] Alcolawl:
Mind divulging what brand screen protector you used? I grabbed a cheap Pleson 3-Pack on Amazon this week to use until my IntelliGlass one arrives in November. Curious to see if it causes the same issue.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] ajrty33:
I just put a glass MP-Mall off Amazon on mine. It's got a gap on the top with two horns.

Everybody has been hating on the accuracy of the gestures, but it's been pretty reliable for me.

After I put the screen protector on I'm pretty sure it affected it. It doesn't respond as well, but then I question whether I waved correctly or not. [emoji2357].
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] kerrglen:
The one I bought from Amazon is branded OMOTION. Definitely the protector because I removed it last night and motion sense started to work again. I put on another this morning and it's stopped working. I have ordered another brand from Amazon to test.

If anyone finds one which works please let me know.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] Alcolawl:
Got my Pixel 4 a few hours ago. I installed a PLESON tempered glass screen protector before I even turned the thing on. It does not cover the entirety of the glass, as expected, because of the curved edges.

Face Unlock works well, and reaching for the phone is detected properly when the ambient display is on. The only thing I've found to not work 100% reliably so far are the gestures for skipping music tracks. First of all, the app has to support it. So the gestures straight up don't work in Shuttle Music Player (my personal favorite) but will work with Google Play Music. Moving your hand from left to right is supposed to skip to the next song while the reverse motion is supposed to restart the song and/or go back to the previous song. I've found that when doing these gestures, only the right to left motion (restarting / going to the previous song) works, whereas skipping the track does not. Additionally, you can see towards the top of the screen, underneath the earpiece, that a bar will light up and it follows the movement of your hand.

So the PLESON screen protector will work for now, but I have an Intelliglass on the way, which should hopefully perform properly.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] kerrglen:
I have not heard of Intelliglass protectors before, just googled and found that and also intelliarmour. Both seem to cover the whole phone so I assume for the Pixel 4 it will also cover the soli chip. Will be interesting to hear how you get on. I suspect it may stop it working. I have found my protector overlaps the screen and covers about 3mm of the notch, I assume that is what is causing the motion sense to not work. With no protector it works fine.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Sorry, gonna trim this a bit. But only for one reason and that's the screen protector debate. I always used those things until I didn't. I would drop the phone and they would shatter and I was .. omg thank goodness for the screen protector. And then I thought hmm.. let me see. Did a little research and the reviews were mixed. Until I dropped the device without one and .. nothing. No cracks no glass break no nothin'. I never got another one and I've never broken a screen with a drop either. Now don't jinx me lol but I don't think they do a thing. I did get a fabric case for my P3 and 3a and they work well with minor obstructions.

I've not ordered the $40 fabric for the P4 yet but I probably will at some point. I like to get the feel of the device before I do that and I try to be uber careful until that time. But just a few quick thoughts that don't mean much other than my own.