Re: Biggest Gripe: Power/Volume Button Location
It doesn't grow on you.. It's annoying and reason why I returned the phone
It doesn't grow on you.. It's annoying and reason why I returned the phone
Nexus 6P - Biggest Gripe: Power/Volume Button Location
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Re: Biggest Gripe: Power/Volume Button Location
My only real hardware complaint, as well. Terrible button placement. The rest of my beefs are with Google. 6P is otherwise a great phone.
My only real hardware complaint, as well. Terrible button placement. The rest of my beefs are with Google. 6P is otherwise a great phone.
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Agree, I also got a supcase and this is no longer an issue.
Agree, I also got a supcase and this is no longer an issue.
I kinda agree here. If they insist on keeping the buttons on one side, I feel like the buttons should be moved up a bit. The Volume Up button should be where the Power button is, and both volume buttons should be spaced out a bit, to differentiate between them.
I find myself hitting the power button when I want to increase the volume on music, which is a bit annoying.
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I find myself hitting the power button when I want to increase the volume on music, which is a bit annoying.
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Me too. It's my first phablet but I had no interest in attempting to use it one handed. I've been using my previous phone for 3+ years. Maybe I just need some deprogramming. I thought the fingerprint scanner was going to be my biggest problem, but that turned out kinda natural for me.
Me too. It's my first phablet but I had no interest in attempting to use it one handed. I've been using my previous phone for 3+ years. Maybe I just need some deprogramming. I thought the fingerprint scanner was going to be my biggest problem, but that turned out kinda natural for me.
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I have to agree too, I don't have as much of a problem when I grab the phone but when I put my phone into my car mount the mount grabs the phone right where the buttons are and changes my volume.
I have to agree too, I don't have as much of a problem when I grab the phone but when I put my phone into my car mount the mount grabs the phone right where the buttons are and changes my volume.
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I'd also consider filing a lawsuit
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I think it makes sense. If it were higher people would complain they could not reach them. I think it's in the perfect spot.
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I think it makes sense. If it were higher people would complain they could not reach them. I think it's in the perfect spot.
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I also hate the placement, I dislike it so much I'm watching what comes out and considering switching to another phone. It's a classic example of a single design flaw wiping out 1000 other great design decisions. It's impossible for me to hold the phone comfortably and it all could have been solved by placing the buttons higher.
I also hate the placement, I dislike it so much I'm watching what comes out and considering switching to another phone. It's a classic example of a single design flaw wiping out 1000 other great design decisions. It's impossible for me to hold the phone comfortably and it all could have been solved by placing the buttons higher.
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For me the power and volume buttons are the things you want to reach for (a little), so you are not constantly hitting them accidentally. I agree with you, there is no satisfying everyone on this issue. Most phones though seem to do a much better job IMO.
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Just in case it helps anyone else who posted, here's an app I'm trying to see if it makes it better. It allows the volume slider to be locked (or not) on a by system basis, that is voice, media etc. It's a trade off, because now you need to swipe down on the screen to disable it and adjust volume. But it at least allows me to hold the phone comfortably while having a conversation, my finger can be pressing on the volume without changing it.
https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...etails?id=de.dieterthiess.stfu&token=9e5LIjsF
Just in case it helps anyone else who posted, here's an app I'm trying to see if it makes it better. It allows the volume slider to be locked (or not) on a by system basis, that is voice, media etc. It's a trade off, because now you need to swipe down on the screen to disable it and adjust volume. But it at least allows me to hold the phone comfortably while having a conversation, my finger can be pressing on the volume without changing it.
https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...etails?id=de.dieterthiess.stfu&token=9e5LIjsF
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What case did you get for your 6p? I got a Hama transparent back but still hit the volume key inadvertently all the time!
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What case did you get for your 6p? I got a Hama transparent back but still hit the volume key inadvertently all the time!
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Crashguard bumper fixed this problem for me. 0 issues now with new bumper case.
Crashguard bumper fixed this problem for me. 0 issues now with new bumper case.
Re: Biggest Gripe: Power/Volume Button Location
I'm surprised to see so many gripes about the power and volume buttons. These were a selling point for me, I find their placement perfect.
They are a natural reach with the thumb when holding the phone in my right hand. Any higher I would find awkward.
It's the finger scanner at the back I would have preferred at the bottom middle of the front where I think it belongs like on some of the other models, but I now I am getting used to it...
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I'm surprised to see so many gripes about the power and volume buttons. These were a selling point for me, I find their placement perfect.
They are a natural reach with the thumb when holding the phone in my right hand. Any higher I would find awkward.
It's the finger scanner at the back I would have preferred at the bottom middle of the front where I think it belongs like on some of the other models, but I now I am getting used to it...
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I don't like the location but what makes it worse is how easy it is to press.
I don't like the location but what makes it worse is how easy it is to press.
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Being left-handed occasionally has its advantages, owning this phone is one of them. The power button and the volume rocker is in the perfect location for my middle finger.
Being left-handed occasionally has its advantages, owning this phone is one of them. The power button and the volume rocker is in the perfect location for my middle finger.
I know this post is old but I wanted to chime in and say that after almost 6 months this is still my biggest gripe with this phone.
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