My issues - Oleophobic coating and scrolling smoothness

[somethingknew123]

Just wanted to post my issues here to see if anyone else is experiencing similar ones.

1. The oleophobic coating looks to be coming off after 1 week of use, right where I usually pull down the notification shade. I've never used any liquid cleaners on the display. Here are some pictures: https://imgur.com/a/gKvVB

2. Scrolling in any menu or app has the jitters. I haven't experienced this on Android since 2012, likely because it's been all Nexus and Pixel phones for me since then. I've tried to make a video of it. I feel like it's hard to show but at least it shows where and at what speed I'm seeing these jitters. Anyone else? I feel like the Pixel has ruined me.
Here is the video: https://vid.me/qJHDE

 

[msp1518]

Wow on 1. Not in a good way. WTH is up with this phone launch?! Can they get anything right?

I am not seeing anything in that video.

 

[somethingknew123]

Wow on 1. Not in a good way. WTH is up with this phone launch?! Can they get anything right?

I am not seeing anything in that video.

It's hard to see the scrolling issue on the video. I think for non-Pixel and Nexus users, it would also be hard to notice if they've never had that completely smooth experience to compare to

Looks like this one will be going back for the screen issue regardless. If the next one still jitters when scrolling, I'll ask Essential for a refund. I've seen others mention the same issue, I just don't think everyone is sensitive to it.

I'd rather not get the new 5" Pixel with those bezels, but I refuse to use a SD835 device that can't run smoothly. Hopefully Essential gets their act together soon.

 

[somethingknew123]

Just want to add that I've already sold my Pixel but I've checked side-by-side with my roommate's Pixel and the difference in scrolling smoothness is incredibly noticeable

 

[somethingknew123]

Here is a better look at the scrolling jitters: https://vid.me/n00Er

Every time I move back up the page, it drags and skips. If you release your finger, the animation actually plays out completely smoothly. Keep your finger on, and it drags and skips.

 

[anon(661246)]

Here is a better look at the scrolling jitters: https://vid.me/n00Er

Every time I move back up the page, it drags and skips. If you release your finger, the animation actually plays out completely smoothly. Keep your finger on, and it drags and skips.

I get the same performance. It's probably one of the weekend experiences I have ever had

 

[anon(522296)]

I actually think its something to do the way its setup, I did a factory reset after the update and set up as new and my experience completely changed ...for the better. That being said I don't think that is something we should worry about, it shouldn't be an issue restoring from a prior phone. Its an awesome fast phone when its setup right.

 

[somethingknew123]

I actually think its something to do the way its setup, I did a factory reset after the update and set up as new and my experience completely changed ...for the better. That being said I don't think that is something we should worry about, it shouldn't be an issue restoring from a prior phone. Its an awesome fast phone when its setup right.

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately I've already reset the phone a couple of times, no changes. It scores fine in the Antutu benchmark.

The phone is fast for sure. I have no complaints on that end. It's also the best feeling phone I've ever held, by far. Unfortunately it's just not smooth

 

[fernandez21]

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately I've already reset the phone a couple of times, no changes. It scores fine in the Antutu benchmark.

The phone is fast for sure. I have no complaints on that end. It's also the best feeling phone I've ever held, by far. Unfortunately it's just not smooth

Weird, if I flick scroll it's perfectly smooth, but if I drag my finger to scroll it's jittery.

 

[unikrn]

Try Nova Launcher for the scrolling. No problem with my screen that's really odd.

 

[somethingknew123]

Try Nova Launcher for the scrolling. No problem with my screen that's really odd.

Thanks but this happens system-wide regardless of the app being used. I've confirmed the same behavior on a friend's PH-1 too. I think some people are more sensitive to to it than others and some people may not see it if they flick-scroll instead of slow-scroll while keeping your finger on the screen. If you compare side by side with any other stock Android phone like Moto, OnePlus, or Pixel, the stuttering is incredibly obvious. Seems like we need some kernel tweaks.

 

[anon(238680)]

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