As a nexus 4 owner, and a nit-picky ex-wannabe photographer. I'm wondering. Has the camera of the nexus 5 actually improved yet?
At first, hearing the nexus 4 had a 8MP camera got me excited. Here I was thinking, "**** MY IPHONE 4 ", and then I got it, and I realize actual quality is no better... In fact, sometimes, quite often, worse. Color in images is mediocre at best, sharpness makes me forget about the 8 megapixels, and the autofocus might as well just be manual.
Video mode is a joke. No autofocus. No refocus. All video frames look like water-colored drawings made by a kid with down syndrome.
So! The big question. Is the camera good yet? Does video mode work any better now? Does it FINALLY challenge the now stone-age 8MP camera found in the iPhone 4S?
Really? You couldn't Google "nexus 5 camera"?
walie said:
Really? You couldn't Google "nexus 5 camera"?
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No, because I was specifically looking for end-user opinions of how it works in real-world scenarios.
Sooooo..... are you going to read the Stickies and not post questions in the General forum?
Wasn't there a thread dedicated to Nexus 5 user photo's somewhere in this section of forum? Maybe you should look it up and decide whether or not it's better now.
Edit: Oh look... it's on the same page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477920
If your coming from the Nexus 4 is a world of a difference! And its o my going g to get better when Google release the actual camera apk that was suspose to launch with KitKat! :thumbup:
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Wasn't there a thread dedicated to Nexus 5 camera somewhere in this section of forum? Maybe you should look it up and see for yourself.
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There are at least 2 very detailed threads regarding the Nexus 5 camera. This thread is just spam.
Foxy Roxy said:
Wasn't there a thread dedicated to Nexus 5 camera somewhere in this section of forum? Maybe you should look it up and see for yourself.
Edit: Oh look... it's on the same page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2477920
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I agree with this ^^^^^^^^
Use the existing threads for your research please.
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Darn it I was just post ninja'd, three times @Foxy Roxy @famoustito @FuMMoD
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I was trying to help others in similr situations. But unfortunately the biased fanboys came to town to complain about the iphone being better in which I made no such claims. I happened to be in a situation where I have been doing extensive testing to determine which phone is best for me and tried to share. Nuff said. Mods please delete this useful, detailed, but not wanted post.
yeah it does...but not be an asshole, but was this thread really needed?
There is an iPhone vs. Captivate thread already here, and adding the nexus one is a nice touch but it could have been placed in the same thread.
I liked the post, I'm just all for keeping the forum clean and every day i check and there is another 30 threads all of them kinda similar...we need a mod (i'd do it) fast so that we can merge threads
EDIT: I just noticed you wrote the same EXACT thing in that thread...this thread is really useless...
Why is this being started AGAIN
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Why is this being started AGAIN
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if we all just stop posting it'll go away...until mods can start locking threads
Cons: No flash/light for camera or Video. No LED notifications. No front-facing camera. No cursory navigation (trackball or other software based cursor placement). Poor power button placement. Stuttering OS experience. Poor sound on speaker, tinny sounding.
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Theres no need for the camera to have flash...its good enough as it is, led notifications it was good back in 2000, front facing camera errr theres only one us carrier that supports cripple quik video calls(sprint),trackballs,trackpads?? it has a touchscreen...use your fingers duh!, stuttering os? wtf i have had no lags what so ever, install launcher pro...poor speaker sound?? wtf do you want, a 1000w subwoffer?, tinny sounding? your insane i guess, the captivate has an onboard 3d sound card which deliver's exelent sound output/input.
btw: stop reposting bull**** this is getting very annoying.............
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I was trying to help others in similr situations. But unfortunately the biased fanboys came to town to complain about the iphone being better in which I made no such claims. I happened to be in a situation where I have been doing extensive testing to determine which phone is best for me and tried to share. Nuff said. Mods please delete this useful, detailed, but not wanted post.
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You're right it was useful AND detailed - but you posted it twice. If you've ever been apart of ANY forum you know that people don't like double posts.
I don't see any comments about you thinking the iPhone is better, nor do I see any fanboys in this thread...all I see is a post made by you that has almost the same exact title as another post right before it in which you posted this same exact content.
THAT is the area of discontent amongst the forum users
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yeah it does...but not be an asshole, but was this thread really needed?
There is an iPhone vs. Captivate thread already here, and adding the nexus one is a nice touch but it could have been placed in the same thread.
I liked the post, I'm just all for keeping the forum clean and every day i check and there is another 30 threads all of them kinda similar...we need a mod (i'd do it) fast so that we can merge threads
EDIT: I just noticed you wrote the same EXACT thing in that thread...this thread is really useless...
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Instead of trying to find info at the bottom or middle of a thread, I tried to put the info out there in the face. As much as I don't like clutter or stupid posts, I do like to find info. For every post that has info, there are thirty posts with ignorant comments. I was trying to help. But obviously those that can't see the truth, cant be helped.
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You're right it was useful AND detailed - but you posted it twice. If you've ever been apart of ANY forum you know that people don't like double posts.
I don't see any comments about you thinking the iPhone is better, nor do I see any fanboys in this thread...all I see is a post made by you that has almost the same exact title as another post right before it in which you posted this same exact content.
THAT is the area of discontent amongst the forum users
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That is the sentiment I was trying to convey.
Also the title promotes fanboyism and challanges other's perspectives which would start a war.
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You're right it was useful AND detailed - but you posted it twice. If you've ever been apart of ANY forum you know that people don't like double posts.
I don't see any comments about you thinking the iPhone is better, nor do I see any fanboys in this thread...all I see is a post made by you that has almost the same exact title as another post right before it in which you posted this same exact content.
THAT is the area of discontent amongst the forum users
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I guess replying to an existing post and creating a new thread are different in my eyes. I thought I was helping by bring the info up top. I saw no stickied posts. My bad. I don't post much here, so I see how the law of the land is (doesn't exist). Peace...
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I guess replying to an existing post and creating a new thread are different in my eyes. I thought I was helping by bring the info up top. I saw no stickied posts. My bad. I don't post much here, so I see how the law of the land is (doesn't exist). Peace...
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you can be as bitter and snide as you want, but the fact still remains that you were double posting and giving out pure opinion.
there are two threads already created, one comparing the facts of both phones and one with user impressions...
you posted your opinion fine. people who are looking for information should search for it, it does not take long, especially when the thread title is so descriptive. Also, the thread is so active that it is always near the top, it wouldn't take much to find your thoughts.
eventually the comparison will be stickied, but until then being one of the top 5 topics should be enough to help anyone who needs to find YOUR specific observations (many of which are not shared by the consenting public)
so goodbye, I'm sure no one will miss you here
Thanks
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Well I am going to buy a new phone soon, and I can't decide between these 2. HTC One have the better look, but specs seem a bit worse than Nexus 5 and I don't know if it will recieve the newest updates like Nexus 5... I want the phone to be kind of future proof - getting the latest Android updates for some time, and I want it to be fast, stable and have good camera. Could anyone make a comparison, or post experience with either of the phones? Which one would you choose?
P.S I created a thread in "hardware hacking" with same name, I've seen only hardware so I've thought it is the forum about hardware, a good place to compare phones... here is the link, so mods delete it please http://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/hardware/htc-one-m7-vs-nexus-5-t2828636
Comparisons aren't allowed and how would most of us know what the m7 is like? Please read reviews and make up your own mind. You're going to get biased answers here..
"which one would you choose?"
Haven't we already chosen???
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Here is my scientific and in depth opinion....
Get the N5. ?
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Comparisons aren't allowed and how would most of us know what the m7 is like? Please read reviews and make up your own mind. You're going to get biased answers here..
"which one would you choose?"
Haven't we already chosen???
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I asked here because, I've already seen a thread in Nexus 5 forum where people talked about these 2 phones, but that was before Nexus 5 was even released...
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I asked here because, I've already seen a thread in Nexus 5 forum where people talked about these 2 phones, but that was before Nexus 5 was even released...
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Well everyone here chose the nexus 5 so 99.5 % of us will tell you thats the one to get. It isn't helpful to you. You just have to make your mind up yourself. No one here can tell you which phone is best for you. We can only tell you what's best for us but because you posted in the nexus 5 forum, you already know what's best for us - so it renders your thread pretty useless.
I'm hoping it gets locked soon. There are too many threads from people asking this same question. Nexus 5 versus phone x. Its ALWAYS the same answer so what's the point?
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I asked here because, I've already seen a thread in Nexus 5 forum where people talked about these 2 phones, but that was before Nexus 5 was even released...
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Ask in the Nexus 5 forum = "buy the Nexus 5"
Ask in the HTC One (M7) forum = "buy the M7"
As mentioned we do not allow comparison threads on XDA be it ROMs, Kernels or devices the question is subjective and as mentioned above depending on where you ask the question you are going to get different answers.
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OTA is not comming for lollipop of my Nexus5. and what time will factory image open ？
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Nexus 5 images will be released in a few weeks, only the aosp source is being released today. The nexus wifi tablet images will be released very soon though.
Here we go... And not even in the right section
Where are these retards coming from?
blinde said:
Where are these retards coming from?
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Placing posts in the wrong category is more acceptable than calling people retards...especially not here on XDA
blinde said:
Where are these retards coming from?
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"Special Needs"
Google have special F5 tracking capabilities. Just keep bashing F5 here and it'll come sooner - https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
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In before the lock!
I don't even....how?....
I'm speechless.
are you retarded? do you even read other threads before posting a thread? What does this thread has to do with apps and themes? if you even used the search button, or even looked in n5 general forum, you would see tons of threads with this topic. hope you get banned for this!
this thread will be closed as soon as a mod reads it!
No need to flame. Just report the thread...
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No need to flame. Just report the thread...
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This ^^^^^^^ and Thread Closed.
Hello
I think my Desire Z might have just died. I was waiting for Project Ara to produce something but after they have announced a worthless test run in Puerto Rico I have no choice....
My 1st choice from the start has been the Nexus 5. The ability to choose and every ROM is I think awesome.
I also looked at the Samsung Galaxy K zoom but I have quickly discarded it as I see no ROM development.
So, should I go with the Nexus 5 or do you recommend something else?
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Hello
I think my Desire Z might have just died. I was waiting for Project Ara to produce something but after they have announced a worthless test run in Puerto Rico I have no choice....
My 1st choice from the start has been the Nexus 5. The ability to choose and every ROM is I think awesome.
I also looked at the Samsung Galaxy K zoom but I have quickly discarded it as I see no ROM development.
So, should I go with the Nexus 5 or do you recommend something else?
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I like the new Motorola devices like the moto x moto g droid ultra and nexus 6 but my favorite phone to rom is the note 2
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Nexus 6 giveaway
If you have not talked to me and your interested pm me.
Don't ask about it in someone's thread that's rude.
Thats it? One suggestion from XDA?
I'm still using the Nexus 5 and it's working after as smooth as ever! Nexus 6 IMO too expensive ATM..
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riahc3 said:
Thats it? One suggestion from XDA?
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Yes, because everyone else knows the rule that any and all 'what phone should I get' questions go in the designated thread.
This one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
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Well depends on your budget that is. Nexus 6 is too costly and Nexus 5 is the right money for the right device. But if I were I would look into the OnePlus One.
ShadowLea said:
Yes, because everyone else knows the rule that any and all 'what phone should I get' questions go in the designated thread.
This one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
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Yes, because you and others, find it so fun to go thru a 1237 page thread were there are dozens of people asking and talking about what phone to get.
And AFAIK, there is no rule that asking what phone to get with my requirements and/or price range should belong in that thread.
Just look at the first post:
mines is either galaxy s3 or galaxy note for t-mobile
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It doesnt even state a guideline, requirements, etc.....I could put Im getting a Nexus 5 and nothing else.
Im sorry for brutally owning you like that but someone has to do it
Tiash420 said:
Well depends on your budget that is. Nexus 6 is too costly and Nexus 5 is the right money for the right device. But if I were I would look into the OnePlus One.
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Yeah, price range for me would be Nexus 5 but that is dynamic depending on what else is out there.
I have been recommended the OnePlus One (or Two) as well. The only issue I have with it is that they are going now with this is OxygenOS (yet another distro of Android just like Linux has Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, etc.) and I feel that is a stepback. Also, I really miss that it has no microSD (this is getting more common also this applies to the Nexus 5) and no wireless charging. But, it is a awesome phone nonetheless.
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Yes, because you and others, find it so fun to go thru a 1237 page thread were there are dozens of people asking and talking about what phone to get.
And AFAIK, there is no rule that asking what phone to get with my requirements and/or price range should belong in that thread.
Just look at the first post:
It doesnt even state a guideline, requirements, etc.....I could put Im getting a Nexus 5 and nothing else.
Im sorry for brutally owning you like that but someone has to do it
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If you call that owning you haven't been on the internet long enough. I'm a woman on the internet. I'm used to far worse.
If you'd taken a minute to see why all other threads identical to yours end up locked, you'd see that the collective mod reply is identical to mine.
But if you require an example, here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611756
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3006574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3006580
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3003009
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3001793
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2998323
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2985689
Shall I go on, or is the point clear enough?
You've been here long enough to know this.
Sent From My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 Using Tapatalk
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I have been recommended the OnePlus One (or Two) as well. The only issue I have with it is that they are going now with this is OxygenOS (yet another distro of Android just like Linux has Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, etc.) and I feel that is a stepback. Also, I really miss that it has no microSD (this is getting more common also this applies to the Nexus 5) and no wireless charging. But, it is a awesome phone nonetheless.
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Bro I'm a Linux user, I know what distros are an I also know about OxygenOS but CM and PA still officially supports the OPO. So I don't see the problem here. You can always wipe and flash
And secondly about the storage, The Nexus 5 16GB costs $349 And the OnePlus One 64GB costs $349 so its a better deal than the Nexus plus the One had a better hardware from all aspects. Plus a lot of sensors. So it's still up to you which one your prefer man.
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Yes, because you and others, find it so fun to go thru a 1237 page thread were there are dozens of people asking and talking about what phone to get.
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People don't read from the beginning. They read the most recent posts. Because they're not stupid, and (usually) don't reply to posts that are several years old. Frankly, I'm surprised this thread hasn't been locked/merged already.
That said, look at the LG G2. Same guts as the Nexus 5, but with a far superior camera, much bigger battery, and slightly bigger screen (in practically the same size body). Development doesn't match the Nexus 5, but that's like saying aftermarket customization doesn't match a Honda Civic. Alternative, but a bit more expensive (yet still cheap), there's the OnePlus One. It's basically an unofficial Nexus 5.5.
Lg g2, a better nexus 5 with a low street price
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ShadowLea said:
If you call that owning you haven't been on the internet long enough. I'm a woman on the internet. I'm used to far worse.
If you'd taken a minute to see why all other threads identical to yours end up locked, you'd see that the collective mod reply is identical to mine.
But if you require an example, here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611756
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3006574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3006580
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3003009
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3001793
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2998323
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2985689
Shall I go on, or is the point clear enough?
You've been here long enough to know this.
Sent From My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 Using Tapatalk
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1st thread - Closed because it was replied to a year later
2nd thread - Closing it doesnt even make sense. Its a tablet thread and it gets redirected to a smartphone thread?
3rd thread - Very little information
4th thread- First reply, is a spamfest of websites
5th thread - Asking for chinese products and then getting like 5 a spamfest of websites
6th thread - Same as 4 and 5
7th thread - This one takes the cake. How can you ask about two phones, for whatever reason, and have the thread closed?
If its going to be like that, my suggestion towards XDA is simply close all sections including phone sections except phone development sections . If XDA strictly wants to dedicate itself to development and wont allow simple questions, then fine. But come on, closing some of those threads were pathetic more so the tablet ones.
Make a entire subsection for "What device should I get". This way you dont have clutter in the general sections.
Also, it is pathetic that you use the sex card to make yourself look like a victim. I am disgusted by your attitude when there are women around the globe being sexually harrassed and even burned. You should feel ashamed of yourself for even mentioning after getting owned that you are a woman. Very disrespectful.
People don't read from the beginning. They read the most recent posts. Because they're not stupid, and (usually) don't reply to posts that are several years old. Frankly, I'm surprised this thread hasn't been locked/merged already.
That said, look at the LG G2. Same guts as the Nexus 5, but with a far superior camera, much bigger battery, and slightly bigger screen (in practically the same size body). Development doesn't match the Nexus 5, but that's like saying aftermarket customization doesn't match a Honda Civic. Alternative, but a bit more expensive (yet still cheap), there's the OnePlus One. It's basically an unofficial Nexus 5.5.
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Thats the exact problem: Someone posts "I want a phone" on page (lets say) 500. Same day a couple of people post the same thing and now the thread is at page 502. People wont go back to page 500 to help that person, they will just go to 502 and help whatever they see on that page.
It is TOO long of a thread to have a continous discussion about one member's option.
The real issue here is that xda has a lot of users. If even a small fraction of them opened threads to ask for advice on which device to purchase then many "more important" threads would get buried by the sheer volume of these threads. xda doesn't want to ban these discussions outright, so there currently are 3 threads devoted to discussions about devices, please repost your question in one of these three threads: The what should I buy thread or the The Device Suggestion Thread or the The Device Comparison Thread.
Thanks!
I can't seem to find any switch or setting that lets me switch to the secondary wide-angle camera when using 3rd party apps such as Whatsapp and Skype. Does anyone know how one can get it to work? The tiny overlay that pops up in the bottom-right of the screen only has a "Settings" icon (where the wide-angle option is missing) and a slider for the camera motor.
I think that is down to the app makers supporting it..? Or is this possible in any other phone?
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I think that is down to the app makers supporting it..? Or is this possible in any other phone?
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The Galaxy S10+ apparently lets you cycle through the different cameras. I also found a bunch of reddit mentions on how it can be done with a few other phones.
Am I mistaken or are you the user "_jis_" on the swedroid.se forums? If so, perhaps you could ask the ASUS representative there?
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The Galaxy S10+ apparently lets you Q1cycle through the different cameras. I also found a bunch of reddit mentions on how it can be done with a few other phones.
Am I mistaken or are you the user "_jis_" on the swedroid.se forums? If so, perhaps you could ask the ASUS representative there?
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Sorry, I don't understand what you mean? No
Ah, nevermind then I've been keeping an eye on this swedish Android forum where an Asus representative posts fairly regularly. I've seen a user post (or quote) a bunch of things you'd posted in the AMA thread, which led me to wonder if you were the same person.
Guess I'll need to create an account and post the question myself.
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Ah, nevermind then I've been keeping an eye on this swedish Android forum where an Asus representative posts fairly regularly. I've seen a user post (or quote) a bunch of things you'd posted in the AMA thread, which led me to wonder if you were the same person.
Guess I'll need to create an account and post the question myself.
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You are talking about me
I have the same avatar and nick on both forums as you can see.
Someone has already asked, but the answer won't please you:
https://swedroid.se/forum/threads/snabba-fragor-snabba-svar-zenfone-6.165775/page-37#post-2441995
I posted about it for you:
https://swedroid.se/forum/threads/snabba-fragor-snabba-svar-zenfone-6.165775/page-46#post-2447940
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You are talking about me
I have the same avatar and nick on both forums as you can see.
Someone has already asked, but the answer won't please you:
https://swedroid.se/forum/threads/snabba-fragor-snabba-svar-zenfone-6.165775/page-37#post-2441995
I posted about it for you:
https://swedroid.se/forum/threads/snabba-fragor-snabba-svar-zenfone-6.165775/page-46#post-2447940
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Ah, my mistake Thank you for posting the question. Yeah, it's a pity that it's not a priority for the dev team currently. I was looking forward to using the wide-angle lens for video chatting. In any event, I'll keepo my fingers crossed.
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Thank you for posting the question.
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Use dedicated button for it
shadeMe said:
Yeah, it's a pity that it's not a priority for the dev team currently. I was looking forward to using the wide-angle lens for video chatting. In any event, I'll keepo my fingers crossed.
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But it could change if more and more users post the same wish and ASUS is listening them, anyway we'll see