Recent content by Mayoo614

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    8.1 - Pixel Visual Core still locked, data always active impact?

    Bringing this one back from the grave. We are now seeing reports of many third party apps that will take benefit of the Visual Core. But HAL HDR+ is still disabled by default in the dev options. What am I not understanding? EDIT: Nevermind, I passed over the post that was pretty much...
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    8.1 - Pixel Visual Core still locked, data always active impact?

    So third party apps or AR stickers would activate a hardware chip that requires a reboot? I would highly doubt so.
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    8.1 - Pixel Visual Core still locked, data always active impact?

    Okay but my question is more "why is it disabled by default".
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    8.1 - Pixel Visual Core still locked, data always active impact?

    I realized I should have said "Disabled" instead of "locked" but yes. Go into Developer setting and look at Camera HAL option. It is disabled by default. You can activate it, requiring a reboot. I noticed little improvement leading me to think it is not quite ready yet. I also read a lot of...
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    8.1 - Pixel Visual Core still locked, data always active impact?

    Hi all, I am just wondering what the hell is happening right now. I was so hyped to receive 8.1, but ... 1) Is it true that battery goes to **** because of the "mobile data always on" 2) Pixel Visual Core is deactivated. Will it get activated soon? I was supposed to be THE big thing of 8.1...
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    Download Manager not showing notifications for in progress

    Just got my P2XL (from N5). Great device. I am trying to have downloads in progress show in the notification area. If I pull it down, it is there. But I don't see any icons if closed, and lock screen doesn't show nothing either. Yes, the notifications are ON on Download Manager's app settings...
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    Nexus 5 dying - Wait or get new now?

    And in a surprise very much welcomed, AP revealed the XL 2 (8/10 confidence). This further confirms that I'll repair and wait!
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    Nexus 5 dying - Wait or get new now?

    Great alternative! I've tried to remove and replace the SIM card. It looked clean but I think I'll alcohol-clean that s*cker just to make sure. If it doesn't work, I'll go see someone who can revamp the reader. Thanks!
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    When is the next update for jelly bean 4.3???

    Jelly Bean won't be updated anymore. You device can get another OS but since you are still on Jelly Bean, chances are that you will never another OS. What device are you using?
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    Nexus 5 dying - Wait or get new now?

    Hi all, My nexus 5 served me well. Recently the battery was dying, it was changed and all for good. Now my SIM card is getting unrecognized at random. First it was a few times a week. Now it's a few times a day, even during phone calls. My goal was originally to change for a Pixel XL, but I...
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    Space around the search bar

    Here is the screenshot with the new notification. Turns out it is related, but fugly.
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    Space around the search bar

    Here you go. I actually started to get the new notification under it. It pushes the bar up. But I think they forgot to test full folders.
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    Space around the search bar

    Hi all, I've recently noticed more empty space has been added below the search bar. I'm not talking about the new notification thing. My icons were brought down and it's more noticable when having a 4 rows folder, the bottom text is cropped. I did a factory reset yesterday for various reason...
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    Android Central Photo Contest: Caption this photo!

    "Jean, I have to! I have a shot" - Cyclops in X1