Recent content by electricpete

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    AT&T August update. MaaP?

    if you have carrier locked at&t phone 965U , you'll get it any day now. if you are impatient, go to settings and set date manually ahead a few days into the future. then check for software updates. it works!
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    AT&T August update. MaaP?

    from reading reddit, I gather that chatbots are available in the Samsung sms app after the August at&t update for s9/+ I have that phone and got the update, but can't confirm because I'm using Google messages app (because I love the option for texting from pc)
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    Battery Saving Tips

    I agree with you. it's definitely true that staying in 40-80% range will help battery longevity. but "never" is way to strong a word
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    power saving mode help

    you can do it with profiles (part of good lock 2018...'get or in the galaxy store)
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    Nougat for Verizon nexus 6 on Monday?

    I agree. There have been many false alarms on Nougat for our device reported by these second-hand sources. Tbh I think they know they're reporting incorrect info, and they just want the clicks from being the "first" to report eagerly-awaited information. (It doesn't matter whether the info is...
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    What's the deal with N6 Fast Charging Tech?

    What's a coolpad? I assume it's not wireless.
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    Create shortcut of specific part of setting

    "QuickShortcutMaker" https://forums.androidcentral.com/e?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anrdoezrs.net%2Flinks%2F100048248%2Ftype%2Fdlg%2Fsid%2FUUacUvbUpU5285543%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.sika524.android.quickshortcut&token=8ErSKrdH
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    Nexus 6 Video Recording: Anyone notice continuous auto focus is no longer working?

    That's my understanding also. In think it's better than continuous hunting. You can always tap whenever you pan to a new subject.
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    Phone makes a soun\d like the shutter operating on the camera

    Hmmm. Haven't heard that from anyone else. What phone and camera apps do you have.... Maybe there is a gesture to take a picture that you are inadvertently setting off (especially if it happens when you are moving the phone around). Otherwise, it's a little creepy.
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    How to Unlock Bootloader!!!!

    Your internal storage will be wiped during the processes, so backup anything you need off the phone beforehand
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    "OK Google" while the screen is off

    For my Nexus 6 running 6.0.1 with ok Google everywhere checked...It works from all apps and from screen off and sleeping. The only thing is that with screen off it is not as good at recognizing the keywords "ok Google" as it usually is. Sometimes it takes a few tries. If it's very noisy and...
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    A really good and inexpensive QI charger. NOW WITH CASE TESTS!!!!

    Re: A really good and inexpensive QI charger. Quick wireless charging did not apply to nexus 6 from what I have read.
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    A really good and inexpensive QI charger. NOW WITH CASE TESTS!!!!

    Re: A really good and inexpensive QI charger. Which case are you using?
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    Which is the best browser to use for android?

    I've been a long time user of chrome but recently started turning everything else on my phone dark/black with Layers in order to save battery. Layers doesn't work with chrome so went looking for an alternative. Tried Mozilla Firefox with dark add-in, but it's slow as molasses. Tried Lightning...