Recent content by wxboss

Thank you. It’s good to be back!

About 4 years ago I bought an iPhone and left Android. Between Christmas and New Years, I picked up a Motorola G Stylus 5G (2022) and I’m glad to be back. I always loved Androids, but I was tempted (don’t judge ??????) by the other side. Having an iPhone always felt too impersonal for me. The OS...

I just received a system update today (around 231 MB) which stated it was for 'System Performance' upgrade/tweaks etc. It didn't update my security level/patch, but after playing with the phone for a while it sure seems as though the battery is lasting longer. I'll need to play around some...

SystemPanel 2 works great. I used the original one until Marshmallow broke it, but they regrouped and have a new monitor that works with an updated OS (Root will give you more detailed information such as specific app usage/details). I suggest you try it if you're interested. It does next to...

Well, I have been tinkering with it, and have made some progress (which I intend to report back on after more time has passed). Essentially I have done only a few simple things which has helped in the way I use my phone; 1) Most of my social media accounts I access from the web browser instead...

This is a shot in the dark so take it for what it's worth. I believe the Samsung + app (if you have it installed), in the diagnostics section where it gives you an overall performance rating, if you click on that, it should list many things that it watches and one of them is the phone/charger...

I had a 5X and I agree that the fast updates were nice. However, I'm not the kind of person who needs the latest OS updates immediately - I do want important security updates in a timely manner though. Right now, I would really like a patch for the Krack vulnerability so I don't have to use a...

Not a problem :). I've never used an iPhone, but I still scratch my head about certain things when it comes to Android. While every manufacturer has their own skins and software tweaks (which can affect user experience), I can tell you that the S8 is a great choice for someone who is making a...

The Always On display has improved but is still limited. I don't think there is anyway to get the actual countdown time remaining with Always On. I can't help help with the edge lighting as I never use it.

I always choose black. It goes with pretty much everything.

That's great to hear. I got my S8 a week ago and while I've always been an Android user, this is the first time I've ever owned a flagship like the S8. It is definitely a great experience.

I usually charge mine in the evening before I go to bed (I don't charge overnight). On a normal day, it can be around 40 - 50 percent at that time.

I love my S8, but one of the things that surprised me the most is the terrible battery drain with this phone. My last 3 phones (Nexus 5X, Axon 7 mini, Honor 8) I had all set up the same way with the same apps and settings as I have on my S8, and they all had comparable battery usage consistent...

I switched to Fi about 5 months ago after being a happy customer with MetroPCS for 6 years. While Tmo is strong down here (and I'm on Tmo all the time with Fi), I'm having too many call issues - specifically call quality (a lot of muffled calls and severe static at times). Between that and the...

Beautiful photos!