Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

Aston Singh · 9th July 2015, 12:13

Anyone here who's using an HTC one M7 and have already replaced the stock battery once from A.S.S or some other place?

rohan_iitr · 9th July 2015, 12:35

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Originally Posted by Raccoon

However, I really don't like the Lollipop UI on several counts. Too much white everywhere hurts my eyes. Don't like the looks at all either. Some extra animations are nice but design and function feel like a downgrade. If I were you I'd stick with KitKat. Lollypop is the only Android version I regret upgrading to.

I felt exaclty the same way about Lollipop UI. I have installed a 3rd party launcher to get rid of the white background. Feels much better now.

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Originally Posted by hellmet

Aah, thanks. I thought I was the only Android One owner here on the forums. Is Lollipop as fluid as KitKat is on these devices?

I also have Spice Android One device (used by my wife). Lollipop upgrade has made it slightly sluggish and battery performance also became worse. Things have improved after installing the second version of the upgrade.

I wonder why they call it an upgrade.

Rohan

Blr_RK · 9th July 2015, 17:32

Hi,
I have a Huawei B199 android phone, that I got from China last year. From the last few days, I see that the front camera option/icon is not showing up. I tried to restore the factory settings, but this did not help.

Anybody else facing such issue? Any help in this regard is appreciated.

Rgds

Raccoon · 9th July 2015, 20:57

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Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

I felt exaclty the same way about Lollipop UI. I have installed a 3rd party launcher to get rid of the white background. Feels much better now.

I also have Spice Android One device (used by my wife). Lollipop upgrade has made it slightly sluggish and battery performance also became worse. Things have improved after installing the second version of the upgrade.

I wonder why they call it an upgrade.

Rohan

Using Nova on my Nexus too. In fact not just the visuals/UI improved, so did the performance. The stock Lollipop launcher further degrades the already pathetic performance. However, its not possible to get rid of the irritating white everywhere using just a launcher. :( Really wonder who a company like Google failed so spectacularly with Lollipop. Makes you wonder if its deliberate....

ajay_satpute · 11th July 2015, 10:36

My S6 Edge got updated to 5.1.1.

I am yet to go through the change log. The first noticeable change is the increase in font size of the edge notifications.

mattyf1 · 11th July 2015, 11:28

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Originally Posted by ajay_satpute

My S6 Edge got updated to 5.1.1.

I am yet to go through the change log. The first noticeable change is the increase in font size of the edge notifications.

Another change what I liked was the alphabetical sorting in app drawer which was missing earlier. The UI is more responsive than previous version.

phamilyman · 14th July 2015, 11:04

Has anyone used the InFocus M530?
http://www.snapdeal.com/offers/infocus-m530

Asking for my sister whose an android fan - the rear camera OIS and front camera AF is a segment topping feature.

mrohit17 · 14th July 2015, 12:00

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

Has anyone used the InFocus M530?
http://www.snapdeal.com/offers/infocus-m530

Asking for my sister whose an android fan - the rear camera OIS and front camera AF is a segment topping feature.

Between using it since it's release. What a phone what a camera... Only grouse no lollipop. They released an 830 yesterday I believe. Do check that too. 530 is too good super fast doesn't heat much and no hangs till date.

mattyf1 · 14th July 2015, 15:58

Anyone facing battery drain issues on the new 5.1.1 update on S6 Edge?

bluevolt · 14th July 2015, 16:46

My Romoss Power bank's input slot has bent and I could not charge it.

Are these power banks repairable? I bought it in October and was serving me very well.

Also any recommendations for a new power bank >10000mah capacity if the current one is rendered useless.

smrtdvl · 14th July 2015, 23:01

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Originally Posted by bluevolt

Also any recommendations for a new power bank >10000mah capacity if the current one is rendered useless.

The 10000mah One Plus power bank with lithium polymer battery is now back in stock in Amazon and you might want to grab one.

SunnyBoi · 14th July 2015, 23:40

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Originally Posted by bluevolt

My Romoss Power bank's input slot has bent and I could not charge it.

Are these power banks repairable? I bought it in October and was serving me very well.

Take it to a phone repairing guy. The input port; is it a micro usb port? If yes then the port from some phone will match up for it.

Speed.Demon · 15th July 2015, 08:46

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Originally Posted by bluevolt

Also any recommendations for a new power bank >10000mah capacity if the current one is rendered useless.

Do check out the Xiaomi Mi power bank with 16000mAh. It's available on the Mi site.

RavSam · 15th July 2015, 09:08

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Originally Posted by mrohit17

Between using it since it's release. What a phone what a camera... Only grouse no lollipop. They released an 830 yesterday I believe. Do check that too. 530 is too good super fast doesn't heat much and no hangs till date.

Is Lollipop significantly better than Kitkat? :/

bluevolt · 15th July 2015, 13:18

Is HTC Desire 816 4G compatible?

I was planning to switch to 4G airtel connection. The tariff rates are same I guess.

9th July 2015, 12:13	#21541
Aston Singh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Down Under Posts: 356 Thanked: 171 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Anyone here who's using an HTC one M7 and have already replaced the stock battery once from A.S.S or some other place?
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Blr_RK BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 83 Thanked: 55 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Hi, I have a Huawei B199 android phone, that I got from China last year. From the last few days, I see that the front camera option/icon is not showing up. I tried to restore the factory settings, but this did not help. Anybody else facing such issue? Any help in this regard is appreciated. Rgds
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ajay_satpute Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 1,955 Thanked: 1,704 Times View My Garage	My S6 Edge got updated to 5.1.1. I am yet to go through the change log. The first noticeable change is the increase in font size of the edge notifications.
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phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Has anyone used the InFocus M530? http://www.snapdeal.com/offers/infocus-m530 Asking for my sister whose an android fan - the rear camera OIS and front camera AF is a segment topping feature.
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mattyf1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: MH01 Posts: 40 Thanked: 7 Times	Anyone facing battery drain issues on the new 5.1.1 update on S6 Edge?
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bluevolt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,274 Thanked: 3,474 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods My Romoss Power bank's input slot has bent and I could not charge it. Are these power banks repairable? I bought it in October and was serving me very well. Also any recommendations for a new power bank >10000mah capacity if the current one is rendered useless.
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15th July 2015, 13:18	#21555
bluevolt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,274 Thanked: 3,474 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Is HTC Desire 816 4G compatible? I was planning to switch to 4G airtel connection. The tariff rates are same I guess.
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