Ok. The promised HDR10 update is scheduled this month..
Any news?
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Ok. The promised HDR10 update is scheduled this month..
Any news?
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Still no HDR10 update here. Eu version and yet in 1.10. Bad for HTC. First delays sending phone, now no HDR update, wondering why HTC is loosing money with his mobile division.
No HDR10 update here in China yet.
Chinese version of the phone obviously.
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Still no HDR10 update here. Eu version and yet in 1.10. Bad for HTC. First delays sending phone, now no HDR update, wondering why HTC is loosing money with his mobile division.
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it would be nice to get the update for the December security patch at the very least. we still have a few hours to go before December ends. OP did this with Nougat and Xiaomi just updated the Mi A1. HTC might surprise us, just with the phone deliveries.
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it would be nice to get the update for the December security patch at the very least. we still have a few hours to go before December ends. OP did this with Nougat and Xiaomi just updated the Mi A1. HTC might surprise us, just with the phone deliveries.
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Hehe still having hope. One reason for not buying HTC was this, no updates. Finally I bought it because I think it's one of the best phones this year.
But a phone with no support is not good, like you said still in October security patch. That's not good for a new phone. That's one reason to change this phone. A powerful one.
I knew this would happen. Im glad that I have cancelled the preorder and it seems that I wount be re-ordering. Sadly, sooner or later, you will all realize, that this is just a failed Pixel 2 project and HTC just wanted to get some money back and threw this to the market. There wount be any HDR10 support update (at least a working one) and certainly there wount be any brightness boost to the most dim display ever put to a flagship. Its really sad Im looking forward to buy something useable in April 2018.
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I knew this would happen. Im glad that I have cancelled the preorder and it seems that I wount be re-ordering. Sadly, sooner or later, you will all realize, that this is just a failed Pixel 2 project and HTC just wanted to get some money back and threw this to the market. There wount be any HDR10 support update (at least a working one) and certainly there wount be any brightness boost to the most dimm display ever put to a flagship. Its really sad Im looking forward to buy something useable in April 2018.
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I hope you were wrong. Actual pixel 2 XL is a failed pixel with a lot of screen issues like burning screen or blue screen, and so many other problems like sound recording video and well known others.
I think that HTC will update their phones but not as fast as they say or as good as they promised. Anyways I probably will change this phone in 2018.
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I knew this would happen. Im glad that I have cancelled the preorder and it seems that I wount be re-ordering. Sadly, sooner or later, you will all realize, that this is just a failed Pixel 2 project and HTC just wanted to get some money back and threw this to the market. There wount be any HDR10 support update (at least a working one) and certainly there wount be any brightness boost to the most dimm display ever put to a flagship. Its really sad Im looking forward to buy something useable in April 2018.
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Hdr10
The update will come. Don't worry. :good:
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The update will come. Don't worry. :good:
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Hope so m8
Either way they lied about it coming in December lol
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Either way they lied about it coming in December lol
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That's a fact. But with or without hdr.. This thing is a amazing beast.
So true about that display I compared it to a V30 in store and theyre world's apart!
Phone is boss though all-round, I'm just worried about after sales support at the minute. If this phone runs into issues after the next 5 days (return window) then I'm into the waiting list of 3 months + without a phone, which would leave me kicking myself.
Currently on October patch too - UK. That's shocking. And who's to say we're even going to get one?
In two minds wether to return this and buy a supported device such as a Pixel 2 XL and sacrifice screen, or hold on to this beast and cross my fingers nothing goes wrong with it.
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So true about that display I compared it to a V30 in store and theyre world's apart!
Phone is boss though all-round, I'm just worried about after sales support at the minute. If this phone runs into issues after the next 5 days (return window) then I'm into the waiting list of 3 months + without a phone, which would leave me kicking myself.
Currently on October patch too - UK. That's shocking. And who's to say we're even going to get one?
In two minds wether to return this and buy a supported device such as a Pixel 2 XL and sacrifice screen, or hold on to this beast and cross my fingers nothing goes wrong with it.
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I'm worried about support of this phone too. Still in October patch and we are in 2018 now. I took this one instead pixel 2 XL mostly because screen issues of the pixel. Now I'm regretting it.
The camera is good but not as good as expected. No portrait mode or anything similar, also photos are a bit underexposed, a bit dissapointed with camera and max brightness.
So I'm waiting the HDR10 update to see if this can fix something with this phone, otherwise I will sell this and I will take a pixel.
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So true about that display I compared it to a V30 in store and theyre world's apart!
Phone is boss though all-round, I'm just worried about after sales support at the minute. If this phone runs into issues after the next 5 days (return window) then I'm into the waiting list of 3 months + without a phone, which would leave me kicking myself.
Currently on October patch too - UK. That's shocking. And who's to say we're even going to get one?
In two minds wether to return this and buy a supported device such as a Pixel 2 XL and sacrifice screen, or hold on to this beast and cross my fingers nothing goes wrong with it.
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My advice. Hold on to this beast! Updates will follow. Probably after the completion of the global U11 OREO update. HTC is a little busy these days. Service should not be a problem. When having problems contact htc directly.
The phone is not yet available in all Europe, let's wait and see what HTC will do. So far i'm enjoying it. I don't care about the HDR10 update, but they need to update the security patch, and minors tweaks on the camera.
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The phone is not yet available in all Europe, let's wait and see what HTC will do. So far i'm enjoying it. I don't care about the HDR10 update, but they need to update the security patch, and minors tweaks on the camera.
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I think camera need a big update. It's just correct but not the camera it is supposed to be. I will say that u11 normal has better camera than this, it has lot of noise in low light and low detail in general. Video it's just OK, but not awesome. If they manage to upgrade the camera can be one of the top 3, it has potential to it.
I've compared the cameras of the U11 plus with the U11. And yes you are right. I did see some difference between them. Hardware is the same so I believe they will fix it with the first update. But... The frontcam of the U11 plus is better.
Still waiting for a update HTC. No hdr10 no security patch, still in October.
You're doing it wrong HTC. Thinking about a change to mate 10 pro.
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Still waiting for a update HTC. No hdr10 no security patch, still in October.
You're doing it wrong HTC. Thinking about a change to mate 10 pro.
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I have the Mate 10 Pro
You will gain screen brightness, better battery and more software features
You will lose smoothness, better camera, better audio, less bugs
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Everyone don't wet it! The update will contain Band 12 VoLTE and E911. VoIT is in question? I got this info from higher tech support. Took about 4 days to get official answer. I believe this is the reason why we in the good old of USA haven't received this update sooner! They are working out possible issues with this radio update for marshmallow.
it's been known for at least a week or even more (on g+ post)
I will believe it when it is released.
Once again I wish I waited and bought a nexus
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Once again I wish I waited and bought a nexus
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So you can't wait a while lol? At least we will be able to take advantage of sd card. Oh and the phone is cheaper. Patience is rewarding. My old note4 had its last update in March I think to major software update from 4.4.4 to 5.0.1. 1 month vs many months. I'll take it.
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So you can't wait a while lol? At least we will be able to take advantage of sd card. Oh and the phone is cheaper. Patience is rewarding. My old note4 had its last update in March I think to major software update from 4.4.4 to 5.0.1. 1 month vs many months. I'll take it.
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Sorry. My patience was used up with the Droid Turbo 10 month Lollipop update. I got this unlocked moto expecting fast updates. Yea def should've got the 6p. Im striking out with moto lately
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Sorry. My patience was used up with the Droid Turbo 10 month Lollipop update. I got this unlocked moto expecting fast updates. Yea def should've got the 6p. Im striking out with moto lately
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So sell it and get the 6p. Problem solved.
Depreciation genius. Wanna buy a 2.5 month old phone plus moto care from me for full price so I can buy my nexus?
I'm using marshmallow on my pure right now, just down the android development section
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Depreciation genius. Wanna buy a 2.5 month old phone plus moto care from me for full price so I can buy my nexus?
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Do plenty of research first. I sent my 6p back because after 4 days of normal use the frame was twisting. It would no longer sit flat. I carried my phone in my front pocket as i have done with all my phones. I also had much worse reception. I constantly dropped to 3g at work whereas with this phone I don't. If on Verizon there is also no visual voicemail so if you have advanced calling enabled you get text messages instead of a notification that you have voicemail periodically. Your mileage may vary but I couldn't wait to be rid of it.
*edit I'll also leave this little gem
https://plus.google.com/+ArtemRussakovskii/posts/PzzNe4puTGF
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Depreciation genius. Wanna buy a 2.5 month old phone plus moto care from me for full price so I can buy my nexus?
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If it's that big of a deal, you'd nut up and eat the difference, genius. I at least offered a solution that would get you M quicker than whining about it.
Waiting for the mm update patiently no problem... My moto pure working like champ, love this phone...
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Same here.. got the phone.. it's working as it should be.... there are some fixes you can get from the dev sections... not like this phone came out the box broken that MM was going to make it feel like a totally different phone from what I bought...
You know Nexus phones get the updates right away.. so why didn't you just buy the Nexus instead of the MXPE? Sounds like a personal problem...
C'mon, apologists. Waiting a few extra weeks isn't the end of the world for most of us, but it should've been out by now, given Moto's near-stock software design. The fact that it's taking longer to update their brand new, revolutionary, carrier-free flagship than some competitors' heavily-skinned, carrier-variable models is a very bad sign about Lenovo's priorities.
If 11 months from now we're finding out that the MXPE will not be receiving Android N at all, we can probably look back to this episode and say: "you know, we should've seen this coming." I'm enjoying my phone, but I absolutely don't blame anyone for hedging in favor of the 6P despite a few weaknesses (no expandable storage) because of Lenovo's poor showing this past 3-4 weeks.
So, go to the dev section and install MM...
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C'mon, apologists. Waiting a few extra weeks isn't the end of the world for most of us, but it should've been out by now, given Moto's near-stock software design. The fact that it's taking longer to update their brand new, revolutionary, carrier-free flagship than some competitors' heavily-skinned, carrier-variable models is a very bad sign about Lenovo's priorities.
If 11 months from now we're finding out that the MXPE will not be receiving Android N at all, we can probably look back to this episode and say: "you know, we should've seen this coming." I'm enjoying my phone, but I absolutely don't blame anyone for hedging in favor of the 6P despite a few weaknesses (no expandable storage) because of Lenovo's poor showing this past 3-4 weeks.
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Can you link to where Moto/Lenovo gave the MXPE an exact date of when MM was going to come out? Last I heard they were rollin' it out in phases... and even then, there were no exact dates... if peeps want to spend more on the 6P/Nexus and not worry about delayed updates, then they should have bought it, but yet, they didn't and are complaining about the "slow" updates on the phone(s) they 'decided' to buy instead..
Go to the dev section and install those MM updates posted there if you guys are really that bent on getting MM on your device...
I can wait, nothing in MM that I really want, much less need, anyways...
A few weeks is nothing. We'll get it.
This isn't like the Atrix and ICS, where the phone was out for a fair bit and also canned once google bought Moto. The phone is new. If other regions are getting it first, then that's just how the testing works.
They really don't want a repeat of Lollipop. I heard horror stories on how badly that update botched the 2nd Gen Moto X.
Loving Marshmallow as well !!!
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I'm using marshmallow on my pure right now, just down the android development section
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Same here !!! :good:
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I'm using marshmallow on my pure right now, just down the android development section
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B12???
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Can you link to where Moto/Lenovo gave the MXPE an exact date of when MM was going to come out? Last I heard they were rollin' it out in phases... and even then, there were no exact dates... if peeps want to spend more on the 6P/Nexus and not worry about delayed updates, then they should have bought it, but yet, they didn't and are complaining about the "slow" updates on the phone(s) they 'decided' to buy instead..
Go to the dev section and install those MM updates posted there if you guys are really that bent on getting MM on your device...
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Do those dev section roms include T-Mobile B12 & VoLTE support??? That's what many of us are waiting for. If it was only a matter of wanting MM then yeah, that's a no-brainer, but no way I'm going through all that crap for a rom that doesn't have the T-Mobile support I've been waiting for all along.
From what I can tell there is no band 12 in the Indian mm but doze works ****ing wonders on this phone even completely stock. I'm on modded marshmallow now and will switch to official mm when its released. Simple enough
Hello all... Is there any updates about news for 7.0? When will it come? Oct, Nov or Dec? What will it have new?
7 minutes ago Mo Versi (@moversi) post a news about the October security update for A9, M9 and HTC10 (new security update will be OTA on 10/24) so i think that Nougat update will be very soon! ( i hope so)
We have an unofficial version of cm14, that's it as of right now
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We have an unofficial version of cm14, that's it as of right now
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where? I just found for Desire 816, M8 and Sensation.
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where? I just found for Desire 816, M8 and Sensation.
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Page 93 of the CM13 thread someone gave a like to the file from their Google drive
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/general/cm13-t3290846/page93
@htchelp stopped answering me about it when I called them on their BS canned responses. I asked what I can do as a consumer since they flat out lied to me, no reply in over a month.
Its horror waiting on update,and not just on HTC devices.I mean ,the best way is to buy Pixel phone.Its get always the newest software and this is the future,cos of security uodates.
In December it will be for A9!
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Well, I just saw this now
There's hope now...
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There's hope now...
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If that is true we should get it this Week.
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If that is true we should get it this Week.
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Ohh, those dreams... I hope it is true.
Tired of waiting, bought the HTC 10...
It's a ****ing beast!
You should not have had to buy a new phone to get what you were promised.
Really disappointed from HTC, i think i will never trust again HTC.
first they say screen protection is gorilla glass 4 and after test shows its GG3 they hide it!
they promise 15 days update after nexus and now there is mouths and even M9 gets the update and we not.
feeling sad for buying A9
With HTC you are still one of the first to get the Nougat update.
True, they did say "15 days for A9" and that appeared to be a broken promise but still we're getting it very fast.
Come on, 2 months is not much. Be patient.
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With HTC you are still one of the first to get the Nougat update.
True, they did say "15 days for A9" and that appeared to be a broken promise but still we're getting it very fast.
Come on, 2 months is not much. Be patient.
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I bought it for that promise, and I preferred HTC instead of the Nexus 6p... totally disappointed with the "HTC marketing fail"
Technically they're still faster than the other OEMs around... maybe by the end of the month we're having Nougat on our devices...
I also bought it instead of Nexus 5, thinking a big company like HTC never broke a big promise like this, they dont peomise it for M9 but as we see secound device was that and we still remain on marshmallow! Ok 15 day is not possible for a big update like nougat and again ok htc 10 is flag ship, but why they release it for M9 but not for A9?!
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Technically they're still faster than the other OEMs around... maybe by the end of the month we're having Nougat on our devices...
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Technically they was...
Actually other brands have their models with Nougat today.
Hey fellow Canucks! If you're looking to give feedback, tips & tricks or just rant about ROBELUS this is the place to do it.
I asked LG directly if the Canadian G7 variant will have an unlockable bootloader and unfortunately we won't have that privilege up north. =(
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I asked LG directly if the Canadian G7 variant will have an unlockable bootloader and unfortunately we won't have that privilege up north. =(
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Hey at least we got a free TV with it (In Ontario).
Yup free tv in Alberta too... And that was a pretty sweet deal for me that since I needed both! I bought mine outright through Freedom, using it with koodo. I am pretty happy for now. Hoping that LG keeps its promise of more frequent updates and longer support since they opened a new division dedicated to that.
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I asked LG directly if the Canadian G7 variant will have an unlockable bootloader and unfortunately we won't have that privilege up north. =(
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Happy In Winnipeg
I received my G7, switched back from IOS , I really like my G7 Android. I would love root, but I guess I have to settle for the free TV.....
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I received my G7, switched back from IOS , I really like my G7 Android. I would love root, but I guess I have to settle for the free TV.....
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Speaking of iOS. I find that the LG G7 has the most pleasant haptic feedback of any non iPhone devices. Finally someone figure out which part of Apple to emulate, not to say copy...
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Speaking of iOS. I find that the LG G7 has the most pleasant haptic feedback of any non iPhone devices. Finally someone figure out which part of Apple to emulate, not to say copy...
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Yup. They've had their own "taptic engine" since V30, it's the only one on the android side that has it and it's brilliant! The vibration is such an important aspect of phones that people tend to not notice. Oneplus5/6 has the nastiest vibration that actually becomes a reason for me not to buy one.
Anyone recieve an update on the status of free tv yet?
If my math is accurate , we will be waiting until July 15th before any update. At any rate, im looking forward to a 43" UHD w hdr and google assistant!
The more I use the camera on the G7, the more Im blown away. Its crazy good.
This phone is crazy good. The potential of customization is good enough on G7 to forget about root anyway. The stock ROM is... really good.
My first LG phone. The built quality is good and form factor,the only downside is its slippery so you need a case.
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Anyone recieve an update on the status of free tv yet?
If my math is accurate , we will be waiting until July 15th before any update. At any rate, im looking forward to a 43" UHD w hdr and google assistant!
The more I use the camera on the G7, the more Im blown away. Its crazy good.
This phone is crazy good. The potential of customization is good enough on G7 to forget about root anyway. The stock ROM is... really good.
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Agreed. I have the LG G7 and the Huawei P20 pro. I was going the keep the G7 and sell the Huawei P20 pro until I accidentally threw it out of my car window...sigh. Now I have to sell my LG G7 which is by far a better phone. So far out of all the phones I've owned in 2018 the G7 comes close 2nd to the S9+ edged out by the dual speakers. This is by far the best LG G series phone. The best phone no one will buy, which is a shame.
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Anyone recieve an update on the status of free tv yet?
If my math is accurate , we will be waiting until July 15th before any update. At any rate, im looking forward to a 43" UHD w hdr and google assistant!
The more I use the camera on the G7, the more Im blown away. Its crazy good.
This phone is crazy good. The potential of customization is good enough on G7 to forget about root anyway. The stock ROM is... really good.
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I sent in my paper work last week, LG is very sticky on having it correct. I put my emails on the phone and delivery and contract change in the trash folder...had to scramble to get them back to submit the correct info LG wanted. They are most interested to make sure it was pre-ordered between May 18th to May 31st and a proper digital receipt of the purchase. I think I finally gave them what they wanted....But yes I feel middle of July is when they will arrive by....but who really knows.
I just contacted LG regarding the claim and when can we expect the TV. I got this in the reply back.
"Regarding the claim status, as there is a cooling off period to ensure customers are satisfied with the products.
The claims will start to process in the beginning of July.
All claims will be reviewed prior to validation, please allow 6-8 weeks processing time for your claim."
It says "my" claim at the end there but I think it can be generalized to everyone.
I received an email and a text message today about the TV. It says that they're expecting to ship the TV in 4 weeks. Hurray for the new TV in August.
They reviewed this specific TV on RTINGS. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/uk6300
Don't expect to be wowed but it's not a terrible TV in anycase and a FREE one at that.
Now, waiting for a method to root this phone... *crossing fingers*
Anyone receive their tv yet? Still waiting on mine.
Just wanted to let you know that I got my TV yesterday. It has lots of blacklight bleeding so I am talking to someone in support to get it replaced.
misal6666 said:
Just wanted to let you know that I got my TV yesterday. It has lots of blacklight bleeding so I am talking to someone in support to get it replaced.
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Good to know. Hopefully mine comes soon then!
Got mine a more than a month ago. Backlight bleed is at minimal level. IPS displays will never have inky blacks so I was expecting something like that. Overall I'm satisfied because I kept my expectations low.
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Got mine a more than a month ago. Backlight bleed is at minimal level. IPS displays will never have inky blacks so I was expecting something like that. Overall I'm satisfied because I kept my expectations low.
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Damn lucky you. I emailed them Sunday and they replied yesterday saying that there's a big backlog due to higher than expected sales.
I was worried that it had shipped and either didn't make it or someone stole it off my porch. Just need to wait it out I guess
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Damn lucky you. I emailed them Sunday and they replied yesterday saying that there's a big backlog due to higher than expected sales.
I was worried that it had shipped and either didn't make it or someone stole it off my porch. Just need to wait it out I guess
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Got the same response from LG support yesterday.
Any word on when htc will update u11 plus to Android 9.0 htc went radio silence
There is nothing so far ....... We look forward to updating with passion ???
No news from HTC yet for U12+ and be sure this will be the first updated! So we'll have to be patient I think! HTC 10 was updated to Oreo in jan/feb '18! Considering there's only (compared to 10/U11) 6 months delay between U11+ and U12+, I think w'ell be waiting until end of this year minimum (once again, if U12+ gets the update until there). Or maybe they'll update U11+ and U12+ in the same time...
Or maybe they just won't bother and keep stringing us along. Like the HDR update or the fact that notifications have been screwed up for nearly a year. The U11+ has been one disappointment after another, made worse by very poor customer service.
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Or maybe they just won't bother and keep stringing us along. Like the HDR update or the fact that notifications have been screwed up for nearly a year. The U11+ has been one disappointment after another, made worse by very poor customer service.
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I agree it's a shame they keep their customer in the dark on updates
Just miss when HTC used to have 90 days update on the mid-range A9
It's so disappointing with HTC updating schedule. They senems to have forgotten all their loyal supporters. It's time to leave this company for good. I have been with Dec 2017 security patch since day one. That does not justify for the flagship phone pricing.
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It's so disappointing with HTC updating schedule. They senems to have forgotten all their loyal supporters. It's time to leave this company for good. I have been with Dec 2017 security patch since day one. That does not justify for the flagship phone pricing.
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Loyal or otherwise they really don't care once they have your money. I've been with HTC since the touch HD so I think about 12 years. They lost my custom in January last year when the update meant separate notifications couldn't be set. Customer service tried to tell me it was never a setting on the phone then told me they knew about the problem and it was a priority. That priority took nearly a year to fix.
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That's all foks.
No new phones
Essential says it will no longer support the Essential Phone with further security updates or customer support.
Essential is shutting down
https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/12/andy-rubin-essential-shutting-down/
And
XDA news
https://www.xda-developers.com/essential-shut-down-no-more-updates/
Haven't touched mine in months. In the box, on the shelf.
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Haven't touched mine in months. In the box, on the shelf.
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Use mine almost every day as a wifi only device
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Sad but not unexpected. They said they will be releasing source code on Github, let's hope its enough to keep software updates going.
The company originally promised to provide security updates until August 2020. Now they are breaking that promise.
That's a shame... This has been a really good device... Still use mine even though I have newer devices
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Yeah its definitely not surprising. They're not selling anything and haven't for a while, and when they were, they were not selling enough, or selling at too low of prices. Its not a great business strategy. I'm just sad that there will never be another software update, guess itll be time to move on to lineage.
A sad day! Still really enjoy my Essential phone. I guess it makes the decision to get a new handset a bit easier!
Yep, it's a shame, especially given most early issues with the phone are now fixed.
I'll keep on rocking mine till it starts to die.
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Use mine almost every day as a wifi only device
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Problem I had, was with the signal (or lack of). I use straight talk (tracfone) and places where I had a good
signal with my previous phone, I had no signal. Even with my OnePlus 6T, I had signal, and with the PH-1
I had no signal. Other than that, I never really had any issues, so It's in the drawer and an emergency phone.
Damn! Love this phone, never had any issues eg signal strength. I even care to prefer the more natural colours of it's native camera for outdoor photos in good light to Gcam!
Lets hope they release all the dev tools & keys ...
PH-1 is now PH-1e.
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Still use my PH-1 as my daily driver... I will miss the monthly updates. Besides the Pixel phones, what other companies put out monthly updates to their Android phones?
Still my daily driver. No more gloating over getting fast updates. Think I dropped mine one too many times. The color camera can only focus on objects within a few feet of the phone. No infinity focus. Maybe time to cash in the chips.
SirDigitalKnight said:
Still use my PH-1 as my daily driver... I will miss the monthly updates. Besides the Pixel phones, what other companies put out monthly updates to their Android phones?
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None.
Samsung is 2nd best.
Motorola is the lottery.
LG doesn't update phones especially in the United States.
Everyone else doesn't sell a ton of phones and tends to not update well either.
What's amazing to me is that at this point there is so little interest in this phone that after they announced they're shutting the doors, you have only 15 comments in a thread about that!
SirDigitalKnight said:
Still use my PH-1 as my daily driver... I will miss the monthly updates. Besides the Pixel phones, what other companies put out monthly updates to their Android phones?
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Every Android One device I've owned has gotten its security update within the calendar month of release, typically less than 2 weeks behind the Pixels.
nascar48 said:
None.
Samsung is 2nd best.
Motorola is the lottery.
LG doesn't update phones especially in the United States.
Everyone else doesn't sell a ton of phones and tends to not update well either.
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Nokia is now one of the fastest at updating & nearly all their models quickly, not just the flagships. Well at least Lineage will fill the gap for a bit.
@SirDigitalKnight
Sad day. I still use mine as my one and only daily driver. I was so hoping for a ph-2 version but by the lack of news I felt the shutdown was coming.
R. I. P. Essential
I picked up a pixel 4xl from TMobile today. For a phone that got knocked as hard as the essential did at its released price, hopefully this pixel serves well at $499. 40 days until unlock. No matter; I'll put my Adguard lifetime license key on it and see how that goes until then.
The Essential was just feeling like it wasn't built for Android 10. I stayed on Nougat for a long time. Was briefly on Oreo before jumping on 10 when it went official. Battery and function were fine until 10. One Magisk mod I was running, thinking it was helping got attacked by a well-known kernel developer today.
So maybe open sourced development is what I and this phone really needed? I didn't try a kernel. Best wishes for those sticking with this phone. I hope the Essential gets developed well with the source code that Essential surrendering going out the door.
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