Recent content by northernpipeman

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    Can i connect to a TV using a HDMI to USB-C adaptor?

    I'd like to be able to watch Netflix on a TV using my phone. I have a USB-C to HDMI adaptor that i used on a Lumia 950 to connect to a TV. however, it doesnt seem to work with the X Compact. Do i need a different adaptor, or is a there a setting / app that i could use? I know that Chromecast...
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    Disapearing Shortcut Icons

    aha, i see where you're coming from. I have used the memory management features to shift things to the SD card, so its likley that some of them are. i'm using a class 10 Sandisk memory card, so i woud hope it was quick/reliable enough, but any suggestions would be great. However, this is...
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    Disapearing Shortcut Icons

    I have saved a bunch of app shortcuts to a separate screen so my kids know where their apps are. However, they keep disapearing randomly and i have to keep replacing them. Does anyone have any suggestions to fix this? I am using MS Launcher, so i dont know if that is the cause? Thanks.
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    Xperia x cheap at Argos uk

    you still get a nifty phone, though, and its never healthy to keep waiting for the next best thing.
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    Pictures / Videos Taken With Sony Xperia X

    hi, i am new to Xperia (and Android), having just sold a Lumia 950. that was baslically a phone built around camera so I was a bit spoilt and I'm now trying ot learn how to get the best from the X Compact. I have a few DSLR and mirrorless Canons, but i still want to take ecent snaps with my...
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    Lumia 950 charger with Xperia X Compact

    I've done a bit of testing, and doesn't seem to charge very quick after all, so the fast feature on the L950 was probable proprietry and doesn't provide quick charge. Never mind.
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    Xperia x cheap at Argos uk

    For UK buyers, the xperia x is reduced to £255 at Argos including a £10 voucher! Seems like a bit of a bargain.
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    Lumia 950 charger with Xperia X Compact

    Thanks for the advice- that makes sense. I guess the benefit of a 'standard' is all the variation it offers. A bit like HDMI, i suppose.
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    Lumia 950 charger with Xperia X Compact

    Can anyone tell me if i can get fast-charging on the X Compact using the USB-C wall charger from the Lumia 950? It is rated to 3amp, but i have no idea how this translates to a charge-time on the X Compact.