Should I root my Google Pixel 1? - Google Pixel Questions & Answers

Hi ! I am using a Google Pixel 1 and I must say that I am really happy with my phone performance. But recently, I am having microphone problem people can hear me on Facebook Messenger or whatsapp calls but while doing direct call via Network Variant they can't hear me properly So I was thinking if there any root app to cancel the noise cancellation mic.
Now my question is will it be a wise thing to root pixel with Magisk?

I don't specifically know if any root app that would help your case... My suggestion is to take some rubbing alcohol and a needle and gently trying to clean the mic holes... There might just be lobby stuck in it

I am thinking about rooting myself,as we won't get anymore updates, any idea where is a good rom to start with, I really can afford to upgrade right now

danial.aw said:
I don't specifically know if any root app that would help your case... My suggestion is to take some rubbing alcohol and a needle and gently trying to clean the mic holes... There might just be lobby stuck in it
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Omg! Thanks for the idea! I will try that for sure!

ZanDyne said:
I am thinking about rooting myself,as we won't get anymore updates, any idea where is a good rom to start with, I really can afford to upgrade right now
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Hi5 Mate! Even I am also looking for a good rom but there is so many so just confused! Do you havr any idea if we install a custom rom will google stop the support of unlimited photo storage? Google pixel1 is a solid I think it can sustain 4 more updates!

While it's totally feasible and reasonable to root your phone with Magisk (which I have happily done), it's probably not going to fix your microphone problem.
It's a well known hardware bug and I really hope you're not affected.

ivan_aip said:
Hi ! I am using a Google Pixel 1 and I must say that I am really happy with my phone performance. But recently, I am having microphone problem people can hear me on Facebook Messenger or whatsapp calls but while doing direct call via Network Variant they can't hear me properly So I was thinking if there any root app to cancel the noise cancellation mic.
Now my question is will it be a wise thing to root pixel with Magisk?
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I had this issue on my Pixel 1 XL recently, but people would only be able to hear me if I was on speakerphone. I had to completely replace the daughterboard (board with charging port on it), and since then it's been working flawlessly. From the research I did it seemed like mics dying on Pixel 1's isn't uncommon.
I recently rooted with Magisk and so far I love it! BUt if you are only wanting to to fix your mic, idk if that would help.

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[APP] Spirit FM Radio

For those who's crying about FM radio missing on their NOTE
[APP] Spirit FM Radio: For Broadcom,Texas Instruments & Samsung Silicon Labs FM chips
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wow...works like a charm on CM9...as real FM Radio, NO streaming! Great!
The question is: can you record radio with it as well as that works great with Samsung original?
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Moved To Themes And Apps​
As this is a application, it belongs in the themes and Apps section​
Great app. Thanks. Sounds a bit chunky..
Ive heard it's dangerous to use spirit fm! It can damage your speaker!!
david.huwyler said:
Ive heard it's dangerous to use spirit fm! It can damage your speaker!!
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False. Seems to have been fixed.
The thing is:
What offer this over the original samsung app?
kersh said:
The thing is:
What offer this over the original samsung app?
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Not too much but when using custom roms people use spirit because original fm app is samsung proprietary
Note_E said:
False. Seems to have been fixed.
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Sorry to say but this problems is not solved. I have just ”test” this crap of software and destroyed the speaker. The owner (Mike Reid) of this sw not even alert me about the known problem with burning the speakers in the past. I did not know them only AFTER it happened to me. May 29 was a black day for me. The main problem was that this guy not even try to compensate me even it was 100% his fault. He did not warn me about the problem. I found later (to late) about this problem it happend to others also. I have ordered the speaker from Ebay (it was 3,5 usd and the transport was free of charge) so he could easily ”clean” his fault.
So guys, take care about the risks with this sw.
amedesign said:
Sorry to say but this problems is not solved. I have just ”test” this crap of software and destroyed the speaker. The owner (Mike Reid) of this sw not even alert me about the known problem with burning the speakers in the past. I did not know them only AFTER it happened to me. May 29 was a black day for me. The main problem was that this guy not even try to compensate me even it was 100% his fault. He did not warn me about the problem. I found later (to late) about this problem it happend to others also. I have ordered the speaker from Ebay (it was 3,5 usd and the transport was free of charge) so he could easily ”clean” his fault.
So guys, take care about the risks with this sw.
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That's weird. I've been using it an hour a day for the past month with no issues. Mike did report in his thread that the issue was fixed long ago.
recording
its a crap in terms of recording........stock samsung fm is the best....
It's not working on Asylum ROM w/ Thor kernel.
ghost.bhoot2k said:
its a crap in terms of recording........stock samsung fm is the best....
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It's not meant for Samsung ROMS. Samsung fm app is their own and cannot be used in custom ROMS.
andreww88 said:
It's not working on Asylum ROM w/ Thor kernel.
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Report your log to Mike in his thread, I bet he can help you.
NotablyNice said:
It's not meant for Samsung ROMS. Samsung fm app is their own and cannot be used in custom ROMS.
Report your log to Mike in his thread, I bet he can help you.
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I did. Well, I emailed it to him. He said it was probably the kernel. Not much I can do. I got a refund. I'll keep trying the free one after updates just to see. Oh well.
Fix speaker Spirit FM
amedesign said:
Sorry to say but this problems is not solved. I have just ”test” this crap of software and destroyed the speaker. The owner (Mike Reid) of this sw not even alert me about the known problem with burning the speakers in the past. I did not know them only AFTER it happened to me. May 29 was a black day for me. The main problem was that this guy not even try to compensate me even it was 100% his fault. He did not warn me about the problem. I found later (to late) about this problem it happend to others also. I have ordered the speaker from Ebay (it was 3,5 usd and the transport was free of charge) so he could easily ”clean” his fault.
So guys, take care about the risks with this sw.
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Hey. I have just repaired my speaker, only installing again the kernel. Try it, maybe is the solution.
dkg4ever said:
Hey. I have just repaired my speaker, only installing again the kernel. Try it, maybe is the solution.
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Happy for you that you have no damage. Sorry to say but a physically damaged (as was mine) is not repaired by reinstalling the kernel or even the whole rom. Anyway I will try no more on any other phone and advice all my friends for that, because of the risky you can have. More than that, even if there will be no risky in the future for this software, the guy who made it worth no cent because of his behavior. Such persons who don't care about what happened to others (and I repet, it was 100% his fault because he didn't warn me) worth only loathing from me.
Still using it fine here...
NotablyNice said:
Still using it fine here...
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Once again. I am not telling you all not to use it. I was told my experience just to warn you that you could have this situation. As I told before, if Mike warn me about this possibility I, and not him, should be blamed for my try. But more he has a strange behavior after I acuse him that he is quilty for that. My background teaching stops me not to show our correspondence to a public view to see the real man behind this software. Piece of crap. For me, a human been is more important than a couple of bucks spend to repair something...
amedesign said:
Once again. I am not telling you all not to use it. I was told my experience just to warn you that you could have this situation. As I told before, if Mike warn me about this possibility I, and not him, should be blamed for my try. But more he has a strange behavior after I acuse him that he is quilty for that. My background teaching stops me not to show our correspondence to a public view to see the real man behind this software. Piece of crap. For me, a human been is more important than a couple of bucks spend to repair something...
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Not right for you to call another human being a piece of crap though. Mike does a lot of hard work and I don't think its fair for you to throw him under the bus like that. Be the bigger man over a $3.50 speaker..... You've been bitter for EXACTLY 6 months to the day in this thread. Get over it

Anyone know or replaced the dire speaker ?

Guys, loving the N5 but HATE the speaker, i have run custom roms, tweaks but frankly - my opinion, dire !
Has anyone though about a replacement, better alternative ?
As gonna dive in and possibly take a look ?
Thanks
When have you EVER heard of replacing a proprietary speaker in a cell phone with an "alternative" or "upgraded" speaker? Let alone there even being one available?
rrat said:
Guys, loving the N5 but HATE the speaker, i have run custom roms, tweaks but frankly - my opinion, dire !
Has anyone though about a replacement, better alternative ?
As gonna dive in and possibly take a look ?
Thanks
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Why don`t you try that and let us know?
rrat said:
Guys, loving the N5 but HATE the speaker, i have run custom roms, tweaks but frankly - my opinion, dire !
Has anyone though about a replacement, better alternative ?
As gonna dive in and possibly take a look ?
Thanks
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This post is no different than the other 50 post complaining about the speaker in various ways. There are zip files to flash, kernels with sound management, and so on. I don't think anyone has attempted to replace the speaker, although they have stuck a hot needle into the holes to make them bigger Some guy has attempted to put the g2 battery into his nexus. You can be that guy attempting to put a new speaker in his nexus 5.
Good luck
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When have you EVER heard of replacing a proprietary speaker in a cell phone with an "alternative" or "upgraded" speaker? Let alone there even being one available?
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Your obviously NOT an engineer and i would also guess, have not alot of foresight either, it's called lateral thinking, out of the box.
Kind regards
(I was just asking!)
Dam bruh might as well add a subwoofer and a amp and stereo speakers man.
Anyways try viper4android
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+1 for trying viper before hard-mod
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rrat said:
Your obviously NOT an engineer and i would also guess, have not alot of foresight either, it's called lateral thinking, out of the box.
Kind regards
(I was just asking!)
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Yes, obviously I'm not an engineer; I'm just going by the years of experience with phones and NEVER seeing a "upgraded replacement" speaker available for a phone...ever. :good:
Couldn't you just plug in whatever external speaker system you desire? Coupled with V4A you'd have a nice music setup.
Just don't use the top 3 volume levels when using a 3.5mm accessory as it has serious cross talk issues.
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Horrible call quality

Hey all,
Everything was fine and dandy with calls being loud and clear, until about a few days ago.
One day the call quality from my side just randomly went from great to terrible.
I can hear the other side just fine, but from my side its really low-volume and barely hearable.
Things I've tried:
-Flashing different radios (25R,30O,33R,Find7, radio from the latest nightlies)
-Flashing different ROMs and kernels
-Switching network modes (LTE, 3g, 2g)
-Combinations of the above
If anyone has experience dealing with issues like this/knows anything to improve the call volume from my side, any help would be very much appreciated.
latenightchameleon said:
Hey all,
Everything was fine and dandy with calls being loud and clear, until about a few days ago.
One day the call quality from my side just randomly went from great to terrible.
I can hear the other side just fine, but from my side its really low-volume and barely hearable.
Things I've tried:
-Flashing different radios (25R,30O,33R,Find7, radio from the latest nightlies)
-Flashing different ROMs and kernels
-Switching network modes (LTE, 3g, 2g)
-Combinations of the above
If anyone has experience dealing with issues like this/knows anything to improve the call volume from my side, any help would be very much appreciated.
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You are not alone, I've had similar issues. For me speaker phone still works perfect, its just my voice during a regular call that's terrible.
jrior001 said:
You are not alone, I've had similar issues. For me speaker phone still works perfect, its just my voice during a regular call that's terrible.
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Yup, the speakerphone works great but its inconvenient.
Gutted to have such a basic function impaired.
Hopefully this issue will be fixed by the next OTA, which should be next week around Monday.
Same here. My call quality is really bad. When I am speaking on the phone I'm typically running around desperately trying to find a quieter place, with the phone held up to my left ear and a finger plugged right into my other ear, hunched over like Quasimodo in a desperate attempt to understand 50% of what the other person is saying.
I learned one thing from the OPO. You actually do get exactly what you pay for. Lesson learned. :good:
win
So, after updating to the latest version of vanir and re-flashing the 33R radio, my in-call volume magically got back to normal.
I wish everyone affected best of luck and patience :fingers-crossed:
OPO hype much more than the phone deserves. Not going to last long
Kiahnlliya said:
Same here. My call quality is really bad. When I am speaking on the phone I'm typically running around desperately trying to find a quieter place, with the phone held up to my left ear and a finger plugged right into my other ear, hunched over like Quasimodo in a desperate attempt to understand 50% of what the other person is saying.
I learned one thing from the OPO. You actually do get exactly what you pay for. Lesson learned. :good:
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@Kiahnlliya I agree with you 100%. Same lesson learned. In fact, if it was not for the invite system, I wouldn't have bought this phone. I just had to own the phone, most difficult to buy.
jrior001 said:
You are not alone, I've had similar issues. For me speaker phone still works perfect, its just my voice during a regular call that's terrible.
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latenightchameleon said:
Hey all,
Everything was fine and dandy with calls being loud and clear, until about a few days ago.
One day the call quality from my side just randomly went from great to terrible.
I can hear the other side just fine, but from my side its really low-volume and barely hearable.
Things I've tried:
-Flashing different radios (25R,30O,33R,Find7, radio from the latest nightlies)
-Flashing different ROMs and kernels
-Switching network modes (LTE, 3g, 2g)
-Combinations of the above
If anyone has experience dealing with issues like this/knows anything to improve the call volume from my side, any help would be very much appreciated.
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@Kiahnlliya @jrior001 @latenightchameleon My in call audio volume from the earpiece is really very low & muffled. I think I am audible on the other end, coz haven't got any complaints from people talking to me. I am on stock 33R unrooted. This is really annoying & really hope I can get rid of this issue with a firmware upgrade.
abhinavsg said:
@Kiahnlliya I agree with you 100%. Same lesson learned. In fact, if it was not for the invite system, I wouldn't have bought this phone. I just had to own the phone, most difficult to buy.
@Kiahnlliya @jrior001 @latenightchameleon My in call audio volume from the earpiece is really very low & muffled. I think I am audible on the other end, coz haven't got any complaints from people talking to me. I am on stock 33R unrooted. This is really annoying & really hope I can get rid of this issue with a firmware upgrade.
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You should try the latest cm nightlies, they've pushed a bunch of improvements to audio and volumes.
It's a very simple fix if rooted. You need to edit a value in mixer_paths.xml. Some custom ROMs increase the value.
nikzDHD said:
It's a very simple fix if rooted. You need to edit a value in mixer_paths.xml. Some custom ROMs increase the value.
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It'll be very helpful if you could please let us know what exactly has to be edited, with what values, in the mixer_paths.xml file.
Thanks in advance.
You can find all the details in this thread or just flash the zip.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2835010
nikzDHD said:
You can find all the details in this thread or just flash the zip.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2835010
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thanks a lot mate.
nikzDHD said:
It's a very simple fix if rooted. You need to edit a value in mixer_paths.xml. Some custom ROMs increase the value.
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It'll be very helpful if you could please let us know what exactly has to be edited, with what values, in the mixer_paths.xml file.
Thanks in advance.
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Even with this mod it doesn't help it. Just make a louder muzzled sound.
tee00max said:
Even with this mod it doesn't help it. Just make a louder muzzled sound.
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as mentioned, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55456484&postcount=704
is there a way to increase earpiece incall volume without root?
nikzDHD said:
It's a very simple fix if rooted. You need to edit a value in mixer_paths.xml. Some custom ROMs increase the value.
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hi, is there a way to increase incall volume to the earpiece without root? im not rooted and cant hear people im trying to talk to. if so please help
No you'll need root or custom recovery to flash the zip unfortunately. Otherwise you will need to wait for your ROM to be updated. CM have merged this in their commits so hopefully if your on stock CM11S you'll see this in the next update.
thanks alot mate for the fix.
Simple fix found
Hey i was having the same robotic voice on the reciever's side as well and i found a simple fix for it! just disable the "ok google" detection and delete your voice recording as well. It worked for me.. It might work for you as well.
flameonfzn said:
Hey i was having the same robotic voice on the reciever's side as well and i found a simple fix for it! just disable the "ok google" detection and delete your voice recording as well. It worked for me.. It might work for you as well.
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Can confirm that this fix works(at least for me too), got my 1+1 yesterday and faced the issue now, thanks man
Flatric said:
Can confirm that this fix works(at least for me too), got my 1+1 yesterday and faced the issue now, thanks man
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You're welcome bro
flameonfzn said:
Hey i was having the same robotic voice on the reciever's side as well and i found a simple fix for it! just disable the "ok google" detection and delete your voice recording as well. It worked for me.. It might work for you as well.
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Huge thanks for this simple fix! I was beginning to worry that my unit had a defective mic

Android 9/PIE update on S9+

I have successfully updated my S9+ to android 9 using Odin.I have used it for over a week now and the ONLY MAJOR issue is the inability to pair with my Samsung Galaxy S3 Frontier. I have several pictures of what Pie looks like on the s9+.
Oh and what about share some download link
Epic htc 1 said:
I have successfully updated my S9+ to android 9 using Odin.I have used it for over a week now and the ONLY MAJOR issue is the inability to pair with my Samsung Galaxy S3 Frontier. I have several pictures of what Pie looks like on the s9+.
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Only this soft is available on the American version of the G965U - Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy S9
MTAVALI said:
Oh and what about share some download link
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https://www.xda-developers.com/install-android-pie-beta-snapdragon-samsung-galaxy-s9/
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Oh and what about share some download link
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If you have never had any experience with ODIN or are afraid of turning your phone into a $1,000 paperweight then i strongly suggest leaving this to the pros.I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURS OR ANYONE ELSE NEGLIGENCE.
Tell me about it. I introduced my younger brother to xda and he just got an s9. It's already worthless.
aaronisham95 said:
Tell me about it. I introduced my younger brother to xda and he just got an s9. It's already worthless.
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Yikes!!!!
Wonder when we will get these leak builds for the exynos
aaronisham95 said:
Tell me about it. I introduced my younger brother to xda and he just got an s9. It's already worthless.
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Even since I started playing around with smart phones, I have never managed to completely brick a phone, especially new phones, how on earth do you fully brick one now days lol.
Is it have navigation gesture?
Fixxcr said:
Is it have navigation gesture?
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Yes it has but currently not working with the current builds
This is for snapdragon, correct?
fit333 said:
This is for snapdragon, correct?
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Yes, it is not suitable for European versions.
Can confirm working on s9+
Only problems I've had is Bluetooth car phone calls apparently sound like garbage to the other person and when the phone call ends it doesn't tell my car it's ended and when it resumes music it sounds like someone putting sound dampening material on my speakers. I have to turn my Bluetooth off and on again and it's fixed.
Also popup view isn't working correctly. The X at the top where you can drag the popup to dismiss it won't leave until you stop the process which is just a quick restart for me.
The original post says dual cameras isn't working yet but it does for me. I have normal and telephoto buttons in the camera app.
WiFi calling also doesn't work. Nor does device care.
I also feel like my Sprint LTE slowed quite a bit. Nothing loads nearly as fast on data.
Zoruda said:
Can confirm working on s9+
Only problems I've had is Bluetooth car phone calls apparently sound like garbage to the other person and when the phone call ends it doesn't tell my car it's ended and when it resumes music it sounds like someone putting sound dampening material on my speakers. I have to turn my Bluetooth off and on again and it's fixed.
Also popup view isn't working correctly. The X at the top where you can drag the popup to dismiss it won't leave until you stop the process which is just a quick restart for me.
The original post says dual cameras isn't working yet but it does for me. I have normal and telephoto buttons in the camera app.
WiFi calling also doesn't work. Nor does device care.
I also feel like my Sprint LTE slowed quite a bit. Nothing loads nearly as fast on data.
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This also just showed up today on my device, also I factory reset my device and my catche in recovery and everything works now,except the bluetooth issue that I'm also having in my car. I did see that there is a beta 3 out now to download. I will upload the file in about 3 hrs
Epic htc 1 said:
I will upload the file in about 3 hrs
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Please do!
does it work in the Brazilian version sm-g9560 with snapdragon 128gb / 6gb? thank you
Epic htc 1 said:
If you have never had any experience with ODIN or are afraid of turning your phone into a $1,000 paperweight then i strongly suggest leaving this to the pros.I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURS OR ANYONE ELSE NEGLIGENCE.
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Well it's not really sold for 1000 ... It's about 700 on Amazon. I bought mine for 600... In a year's time it will go for 500...refurbished 400 yet I don't think any X's will sell under a 1000....
still s9+ is not to be played with unstable Android from xda... It never will work as factory intended...
Anyone wanna play with Android's, buy xiaomi or oppo...
Anyhow, if u hold s9+ in hand vs xs, iPhone easily satisfy double the worth....
As I mentioned I feel hugely let down by Samsung's camera no matter what anyone reviewer say... Android is for geeks, iPhone is for people who want a dependable credible high a quality phone that no Android touches.... End of story
martin80k said:
Well it's not really sold for 1000 ... It's about 700 on Amazon. I bought mine for 600... In a year's time it will go for 500...refurbished 400 yet I don't think any X's will sell under a 1000....
still s9+ is not to be played with unstable Android from xda... It never will work as factory intended...
Anyone wanna play with Android's, buy xiaomi or oppo...
Anyhow, if u hold s9+ in hand vs xs, iPhone easily satisfy double the worth....
As I mentioned I feel hugely let down by Samsung's camera no matter what anyone reviewer say... Android is for geeks, iPhone is for people who want a dependable credible high a quality phone that no Android touches.... End of story
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Does that mean you will never post in these forums again?
Is it known when it will come out on the s9 + exynos version

Speaker volume terrible fault

After a few hours after restarting the phone this speakers will become ridiculously quiet
Anyone else getting this? Only rectifies after a restart
I have not had this issue no. It's probably most likely some app you installed or an obscure setting somewhere rather than a fault I reckon. Do you have any paired audio devices? Do you use IFTTT, Google Assistant or Bixby routines running?
Unfortunately the only way you are going to properly troubleshoot is to do a factory reset.
apprentice said:
I have not had this issue no. It's probably most likely some app you installed or an obscure setting somewhere rather than a fault I reckon. Do you have any paired audio devices? Do you use IFTTT, Google Assistant or Bixby routines running?
Unfortunately the only way you are going to properly troubleshoot is to do a factory reset.
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Thanks for the suggestions
I'll have to trial and error I guess.
Updated to new software so let's see how that goes
And lastly is anyone finding the speakers very loud like reviews state? I don't really think it's that loud
lawtq said:
Thanks for the suggestions
I'll have to trial and error I guess.
Updated to new software so let's see how that goes
And lastly is anyone finding the speakers very loud like reviews state? I don't really think it's that loud
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I find them very loud contra my Note10+
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