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I've used the Galaxy S2 as my first phone when it was released (the day I decided to become an Android Fan Boy), I've used two <100$ phones that run Android including Redmi 5A. I made sure to get my hands on the OP2 when it was released in India and I've bought the Poco F1 twice (first got flushed drown a drain) all over a span of 8+ years.
I've installed over 50 custom ROMs on mine and my parents' phones (Redmi Note 4, Yu Yureka) and my on laptop too. I've loved CyanogenMod and consequently LineageOS too and they have always shown how powerful a phone can become if you've got the right software.
I've stayed up to date on the latest tech news on a daily basis and I've always looked for phones that have truly stood out (Most of the phones I've purchased have caught eyeballs and wallets of many during their times and in their categories). I've run my hands down a lot of other devices too.
Despite so many great devices being launched, 3 year old iPhones are still among popular best-sellers in the entry level premium segment.
If there's anything that can really challenge the mid-tier dominance of 3 year old iPhones, it is a mind blowing H/W (from someone like Poco) and the OS in it's purest form - Stock Android with UPDATES (this is not emphasized enough).
Though Nokia and Motorola offer these, they often cut costs on H/W.
Xiaomi always makes a "just good enough" implementation of Android One, so as to not cannibalize its own series.
After using the Poco F1, I've realized this phone is exactly everything I need and nothing I don't (which is their motto), but with Android One. I'm pretty sure a lot of Poco Users would resonate, the 90k Pixel Experience ROM downloads, beryllium(code-name) being one of the most popular phones for all major after-market ROMs is a big indicator of an underlying need. Given that Poco has become an independent unit (which basically means they have greater control over marketing and software) and they're planning to launch maybe 1-3 devices (too many rumors) this could be a great pivot point for them.
It's been a dream waiting to happen for years, a true Android One phone + High End H/W + A cost that puts everything else to shame. And I don't think anyone else is poised to do that better than Poco. It's a great strategy to pivot away into a quasi-premium line and compete with High End Chinese + Starting Range OnePlus/Nokia Premium Phones. This is the category that most first time buyers of premium-ish phones flock to.
If all the feedback all over the years has said anything it is this - People want the best H/W with the purest experience of Android and a bang for your buck. In the end it's Xiaomi (Mi, Redmi, Poco) vs BBK (Oppo, Vivo, OP, Realme) anyway (I don't assume Samsung and Huawei would really focus on this given their sheer size and investments in core technologies such as silicon, imaging and network technology).
Poco could be an outlet for all of Xiaomi's best performing H/W tweaked to their philosophy of keeping everything you need and nothing you don't to re-birth as Android One Phones.
I mean why isn't anyone doing this, and why isn't Poco doing it!
Because no one cares about Stock/Pure Android
If you're on XDA anyway might as well flash Pixel Experience and keep on keeping on. I dont know about the ins and outs of making an Android One device, but it would probably involve licensing with Google, and actually not that many people dislike MIUI as you might think. 100K downloads on PE means nothing compares to the total amount of users that didnt even bother to change away from MIUI, or changing ROMs at all
let me start this out by saying that I had the Rog Phone 2 when it originally came out so when it was time to upgrade I wanted the Rog Phone 5 but didn’t know which one or where to buy so I pre-ordered the Red Magic 6 pro and got it April 17th I finally figured out where to buy the Rog Phone 5 ASUS_I005DC so I ordered it from https://ngpstoreusa.com/asus-rog-ph...16gb-ram-international-version-phantom-black/ and received it on May 13th and I’m happy to say it came with AeroActive Cooler 5. The Rog phone 5 has an awesome UI I don’t know if it’s because I’m used to the Rog phone 2 but there is a lot of customization to it and the themes are awesome the armory crate is very helpful but I will say there are a couple features that the Rog phone 2 had that I wish were still here like live stream. With the Red Magic 6 pro UI I feel like there is no customization you can’t put folders in your app drawer or rearrange your quick launch apps on the notification bar and the setting menu fill like it is set up weird. So for me the Rog phone 5 has a better all-around feel to it. I will say the Red Magic 6 touch response feels a little better on the screen and the triggers not to say that the Rog Phone 5 is bad they still work very well. I will also say I like that on the Red Magic 6 you can set the refresh rate to 90fps the Rog Phone 5 jumps from 60fps to 120fps but I usually keep it on auto which the Red Magic 6 does not have. the only other thing I'll say is that the Red Magic 6 pro will do 90fps on call of duty and the rog phone 5 will only do 60fps but it is only 1 game all the other games I have played have been the same on both phones and you have way more options with the triggers and the buttons on the fan with the rog phone 5 so for me I like the Rog phone 5 better but the Red Magic 6 pro is a good phone
I come from a magic 5g network and galaxy note 10 plus and I am super happy. this flies and the coverage is perfect. speechless...
I recommend it without any doubt.
and the audio via speakers are amazing and unique.
I hope it lasts a long time.
regards
You can live stream with the YouTube app.
Third party launchers can fix any app drawer shortcomings.
Call of Duty will most likely add support after full US release.
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You can live stream with the YouTube app.
Third party launchers can fix any app drawer shortcomings.
Call of Duty will most likely add support after full US release.
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To stream with YouTube app u need to have 1000 followers
I don't know why Asus do that and delete possibility to do a live, for a gaming phone that's awesome
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To stream with YouTube app u need to have 1000 followers
I don't know why Asus do that and delete possibility to do a live, for a gaming phone that's awesome
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I didn't realize they killed off the YouTube gaming app. Google always has done their best to shut out the little guy unless they are bringing their own following.
Hopefully Streamlabs is still allowing streaming to Twitch.
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I didn't realize they killed off the YouTube gaming app. Google always has done their best to shut out the little guy unless they are bringing their own following.
Hopefully Streamlabs is still allowing streaming to Twitch.
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For mobile i find a awesome apps it's CamerFi live, stream on twitch YouTube Facebook Rtmp etc etc etc... Better than Streamlabs for my part
Hi everyone
Been owning a ROG Phone 5s for about 2 months now and although I've been handling it like a raw egg I'm now in need of a screen replacement.
The question I have is the following:
Since the display for the regular ROG Phone 5 is identical in terms of specifications and dimensions to the 5s, would it be possible to just use that to repair my device? I've already tried contacting Asus directly about this issue but they've got a stick up their rear about it, calling it a company secret.
"Why do you even want to use the screen from the 5?" you may ask. Simple: Availability and price are much better.
Below I've attached some images that were available online, showing what the inside of the respective model looks like. Aside from the cooling solution they look virtually identical to me.
Thanks in advance for every bit of advice (and sorry if this question has already been answered in another thread)!
They should be 100% identical. Not sure if there is any difference between the frames - To be safe, I would get the display only without frame and install it on your original frame. And look on Aliexpress for best prices.
Hello i have a infiray px1 thermal smartphone that is not play protect certified and it is on gpogles lisyt of certifief devices any idea how i can get the device google certified or even a way i can get google apps on my phone? Ive tried downloading apks and some worked, my bigges problem is i would like to be able to update my phone from my google account. It runs android 11 and says operating system is x os 5. I bought brand new from aliexpress and i live in canada any help wpuld be hugely apreciated thx
Return phone and request refund: you got cheated!
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Return phone and request refund: you got cheated!
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What do you mean by cheated? Like scammed, or they sent with wrong software by accident? Like could the reason for this be becuase google products are banned in China? confused cuase i got it off aliexpress for a 1000$ the return request has been approved and free shipping back, but ive never really bought anything off ali express, would they honor the return do you know? I was hoping this would be an easy software fix but it's not looking to be that way, i don't want to lose the device as well. Thx for the help
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What do you mean by cheated? Like scammed, or they sent with wrong software by accident? Like could the reason for this be becuase google products are banned in China? confused cuase i got it off aliexpress for a 1000$ the return request has been approved and free shipping back, but ive never really bought anything off ali express, would they honor the return do you know? I was hoping this would be an easy software fix but it's not looking to be that way, i don't want to lose the device as well. Thx for the help
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There was no accident. They sold you that phone knowing that it did not had that certification. And don't buy phones from China. They can't use Google play services there and have to rely on shady means of getting them on their smartphones.
Ok so just an update got into huge fight with gf, yesterday and well say phone is just out of the reach of return quality and im kindof stuck with it.( couple scratches on body, couldve been much worse lol) any and all suggestions on ehat to do about getting my google account stuff set up is and would be apreciated ( different rom, google apks, rooting device, different operating system, sending a photo of my ass and the middle finger to chinas president yi or whatever that that butt hurt ****ers name is. So i look at this as a learning opertunity and will not take nothing can be done as an anwser there has got to be something and im very dedicated to fingure this out, its a great phone crappy software. Thermal imager and night vision work amazing far better then my ulefone armour 11 t
GitHub - androidtrackers/certified-android-devices: Google Play Certified Android devices list, auto updated daily!
Google Play Certified Android devices list, auto updated daily! - GitHub - androidtrackers/certified-android-devices: Google Play Certified Android devices list, auto updated daily!
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it shows as CERTIFIED on the list ?
try a factory reset ?
i may pick up a few of these PX1's as i really like the thermal image quality . ( bar none - best quality to date )
if a hard reset doesn't work., EMAIL AGM, and ask for FIRMWARE , so you can re-flash this device. (or root it?)
please keep us updated, if you find a fix for this ??
note: i have used a BV9900 pro for almost 2 years now, and i am not sure i can go back to a non-thermal device. It is useful in more ways then i could have ever imagined. ( even the wife likes the thermal imaging )
great example: get a text message from wife, the furnace stopped working, and the house is starting to freeze. i reply - take a thermal image of the furnace and see whats not right? reply - she texts me back and says the blower/motor part is super hot but no where else. reply- motor seized? reply - yes. ( this single use , saved me much time by knowing what was wrong.)
so , i am asking for help from XDA on this device.
i got a PX1 infiray - phone
wife got AGM G1s - phone.
these two devices are almost the same.
INFIRAY PX1 = android 11 firmware, no laser pointer, 256GB internal , 8GB ram
256x192 thermal (25hz), 6.53 screen, IR night vision, 48MP sony, 2MP MACRO, 20MP low-illumination , SNAPDRAGON 5G 480(8mm) [email protected] + [email protected]
GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ 619
3.5mm headphone jack , USB-C 3.0 , 5500MAH battery , QCS3.0 fast charge ,
bluetooth 5.0 , 60HZ screen refresh.
AGM G1S =
android 12 firmware, laser pointer, 128GB internal , 8GB ram
256x192 thermal (25hz), 6.53 screen, IR night vision, 48MP sony, 2MP MACRO, 20MP low-illumination , SNAPDRAGON 5G 480(8mm) [email protected] + [email protected]
GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ 619
3.5mm headphone jack , USB-C 3.0 , 5500MAH battery , QCS3.0 fast charge ,
bluetooth 5.0 , 60HZ screen refresh.
weird fact - the G1s laser pointer APPEARS to still have its distance photo eye , but is missing from the rom (AGM removed?)
seeing as how these TWO phones are almost the same, would anyone think flashing the AGM onto the INFIRAY hurt anything?
another fun fact - i extracted the INFIRAY PX1 thermal camera app, and it works perfect on the G1S (has many more options)
seeing as how these TWO phones are almost the same, would anyone think flashing the AGM onto the INFIRAY hurt anything?
stock rom is listed as
RKQ1.210614.002 release-keys
which seems like its common name .
i switched from a BLACKVIEW BV9900 pro , and i did enjoy that device, its screen size was hard for my hands.
BLACKVIEW seems to make good devices, but fail at software.
after rooting the BV9900 pro's, i was able to fix little things , the company did not. blackviews customer service is a waiting game, and fellow users are the ones who helped the most. rolled that phone back to android 9 and it worked near perfect. (android 10 + 11 are available for those inclined)
switching to AGM devices is a learning curve, and i understand that.
i will add one thing that no review covers anywhere on the internet.
the G1S & PX1 phones are wonderful devices to hold/operate.
everyone has a prefrence for size, and feel of a phone, but these specfic devices have garnered feelings of comfort from everyone who has tried them around me. a few wish for larger screens, but even that, they still think its design is solid. (this may be due to the corner grips?)
Return the phone.
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Return the phone.
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may i ask why? ( the PX1 is google certified. look up the list )
just reflash it with AGM G1S firmware. ( its android 12 - vers stock 11, and is the EXACT same device. )
use Qualcomm_Flash_Image_Loader_v2.0.3.5 to flash it.
AIDA64 for Android v1.90 Report shows these are the SAME device.
how can we get a dedicated thread for these devices.
i plan to root mine, and would like to share the outcome.
Hi, guys! I've been an Apple user for more then 2 years and now I'm thinking of switching back to Android. Particulary, to Pixel 7 Pro which I find the most preferable to me at the moment among all androids. But... one of the reason why I want to switch is the lack of customization on iPhone and many features Android delivers meanwhile Apple doesn't. However, people complain about stock Pixel 7 Android which lacks of numerous options and features whose OnePlus, Xiaomi, Samsung etc have. Inability to hide Google Search bar and weather widget from Home Screen without custom launcher and so on. Should I take a look at other vendors if I want true freedom and wide customization after Apple user experience? Or maybe it's not that bad in comparison?
I for one love At A Glance and the Google search widget. If you're more of a I want everything off the screen or whatever, then yeah, you can achieve it. That's apart of the freedom to use custom launchers.
If you want, you can search the Play Store for "launchers" and look at the screenshots just to get an idea of the different stuff available from the 2 years you were gone(?), but I'm sure the same launchers are still around.
Lastly, these things can be achieved with root for the Pixel Launcher. I'm not too sure about fully hiding the At A Glance widget, but the Google Search bar is replaceable.
Honestly Google pixel devices are the best in customization regard as they have one of the best custom rom support of any android phone. Honestly these Xiaomi and OPPO phones are really not gonna give you that "Premium" feel in terms of software. Yes there is more stuff in terms of features but the software is really bloated and loaded with addware which you can remove with a lot of hard work but you are better of just using a launcher and third party tweaks on a pixel. If you want supreme level of customization and features you can also install custom roms to a pixel and get more features and customization. The main reason for avoiding these other brands is that except Samsung and Google Pixel all other brands will only give you around only 2 years of software support. Google makes Android itself so buying a phone from them is a no-brainer. Also the speed and reliability improvement in stock android on pixel compared to others is just crazy. Also the camera experience on pixel is also amazing.
Final conclusion -
Buy a pixel.
Install your choice of operating system on it. Its a Pixel, that's what its for.
I have been an Android user all my life. I switched to Iphone but instantly returned because Android just has all the flexibility which IOS doesn't and customizability is on another level, especially with the "Material You" theming and Pixel exclusive widgets which other vendors lack in their versions of Android, and besides, most of the Pixel exclusive features wash away every other Android skin. If you can root the device, the possibilities are even more endless. And not to mention the amazing camera and other software features Pixel offers. I use Pixel Experience custom rom on my Samsung Galaxy S10+ and I love it. I definately recommend the PIxel 7 series as that offers the only "true" Android Experience.
And if you want to get rid of the At a glance widget and search bar you can either root the Pixel Launcher and replace it with another widget like I have, or you can install Lawnchair 12, as that very closely follows the stock Pixel launcher but you will loose those smooth animations if you do use it. So its up to you if you want functionality over animations.
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Hi, guys! I've been an Apple user for more then 2 years and now I'm thinking of switching back to Android. Particulary, to Pixel 7 Pro which I find the most preferable to me at the moment among all androids. But... one of the reason why I want to switch is the lack of customization on iPhone and many features Android delivers meanwhile Apple doesn't. However, people complain about stock Pixel 7 Android which lacks of numerous options and features whose OnePlus, Xiaomi, Samsung etc have. Inability to hide Google Search bar and weather widget from Home Screen without custom launcher and so on. Should I take a look at other vendors if I want true freedom and wide customization after Apple user experience? Or maybe it's not that bad in comparison?
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Just grabbed the Pixel 7 Pro for work but my personal device is an iPhone. It's been a while since I've had android. Right off the bat I'll tell you this phone is slippery. I'm so used to the boxy design of the iPhone 12/13/14 that this curved display is throwing me off. Hard to use with one hand.
It really depends on how deep in the apple ecosystem you are in. If you aren't a Mac/iPad/Watch user then it should be a clean breakup. Expect to get kicked out of group messaging. iMessage is the biggest dealbreaker for me.
Software wise the world is your oyster. You'll have to buy your Pixel factory unlocked if you want full control cos if you get it through you carrier you will most likely not be able to unlock your bootloader.
Again, it's been a while since I was on Android but I remember having an unlocked bootloader is key to rooting/flashing roms.
I used to use nova launcher, not sure if that's still the go to now-a-days.
Hardware wise the buttons are a bit too recessed for my liking. I hate that all the buttons are on one side. All the advantages android used to have over apple are gone. No more headphone jack, no more SD card, no IR blaster or removable battery. I will say I love the fingerprint scanner and prefer it over facial recognition.
Apps are hit or miss. I prefer the iOS version of Instagram/twitter. I have a lot of bugs on the pixel 7 pro.
I am most likely returning the phone. As a flagship device it leaves a lot to be desired.
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If you aren't a Mac/iPad/Watch user then it should be a clean breakup.
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Actually, that's the point. I didn't root to Apple ecosystem. I have Windows gaming laptop, Smart TV on Android which have poor synchronization with my iPhone. Thus, I have hard time backing up my photos and videos from iPhone due to slow Lightning and inability of Windows to recognize iOS file system properly. It makes me mad. That's why I would like to switch back to Android as well. Pixel 7 Pro is supposed to work with my other devices just fine, considering Windows 11 implements Android features in future, and USB Type-C... I as an Apple user don't know what it's like to transfer big files from iPhone to laptop for literally seconds...
I don't know why people are so averse to the idea of installing a different launcher. I mean all that those other companies are doing is re-skinning Android anyway.
It breaks down to this - if you want the most customization out of the box, you get Samsung. If you want the quickest updates, to be able to run custom ROMs, not deal with a bloated UI, and make the customizations you want yourself, you get the Pixel.
Avoid all the cheap Chinese brands like OnePlus, Oppo, and Xiaomi. They all have major software problems and they don't listen to the complaints of their customers...
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Just grabbed the Pixel 7 Pro for work but my personal device is an iPhone. It's been a while since I've had android. Right off the bat I'll tell you this phone is slippery. I'm so used to the boxy design of the iPhone 12/13/14 that this curved display is throwing me off. Hard to use with one hand.
It really depends on how deep in the apple ecosystem you are in. If you aren't a Mac/iPad/Watch user then it should be a clean breakup. Expect to get kicked out of group messaging. iMessage is the biggest dealbreaker for me.
Software wise the world is your oyster. You'll have to buy your Pixel factory unlocked if you want full control cos if you get it through you carrier you will most likely not be able to unlock your bootloader.
Again, it's been a while since I was on Android but I remember having an unlocked bootloader is key to rooting/flashing roms.
I used to use nova launcher, not sure if that's still the go to now-a-days.
Hardware wise the buttons are a bit too recessed for my liking. I hate that all the buttons are on one side. All the advantages android used to have over apple are gone. No more headphone jack, no more SD card, no IR blaster or removable battery. I will say I love the fingerprint scanner and prefer it over facial recognition.
Apps are hit or miss. I prefer the iOS version of Instagram/twitter. I have a lot of bugs on the pixel 7 pro.
I am most likely returning the phone. As a flagship device it leaves a lot to be desired.
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I can see your points as valid arguments, but its probably that way because you are having an iPhone as your daily driver, and because most developers keep an iPhone in mind first and optimize for it first, so you probably are used to all apps working perfectly on iPhone, and I too wasn't used to the hardware, but when it starts becoming a muscle memory, its all smooth sailing from there , atleast for me.