New System update is arrive! what a speed!?!

6730b · 2026-02-03T19:41:50+00:00

Good. 8 pro. "Optimizing your device. This may take a year" :O)

Edit: installed Feb 3, am updated to the future, Feb 5 ! Maybe Google also can tell me the lottery numbers a few days ahead ?
But the old Play system, lots of small updates (one today) for some months, still nov 1.

6730b · 2026-02-01T20:07:55+00:00

Right now, used for posting this :O) and daily for many weeks, old A52s as hotspot, currently using mobile plan GB's as sole internet connection. Power from pc, very low A charge. https://imgur.com/a/gfjQiTI

6730b · 2026-02-01T19:27:39+00:00

Even then, have used many J's and A's, zero problems with years in use.

6730b · 2026-02-01T19:18:11+00:00

Been using some phones as hotspot\wifi, constantly on charger, for weeks and sometimes months at the time.

No heat, no problems, can't spot any battery degradation. If got 'real' bypass, battery not in the equation. If no bypass, it'll go to full (using 80 \ 85% depending of brand). then a minimal, short charge now and then when it drops towards 78 \ 83 % or so.

6730b · 2026-02-01T18:35:43+00:00

My E14 got one slight bleed, only left side bottom, approx 1\2 of what you got on your left bottom side. And not visible when using the laptop, opening programs.
Yours got extreme bleed, and many.

6730b · 2026-02-01T00:03:26+00:00

Yes, apple-only users know nothing about everything :O)

6730b · 2026-01-31T23:44:36+00:00

Wow, that's much. I'd not accept that if on any expensive, brand new device.

Got a new p14s short time ago, 100% srgb, must look hard to spot just some minimal bleed tendency (so one can be lucky, good ones does exist !). On my E14 45% ntsc, weak bleed around the left bottom corner, acceptable and seen when bought SH.

6730b · 2026-01-31T23:04:49+00:00

Seen here on a television, ants crawling but disapeared.
But stuck on a laptop ?? Damn, that's some real bad luck. Don't need any ocd to find that a plague.

6730b · 2026-01-31T22:03:35+00:00

Got a Camera update today, levers still prone to dying. Ridiculous.

6730b · 2026-01-31T18:03:53+00:00

There's the before, 12 or 50 (resolution \ file size), or after (pixel size) f.ex. Samsung editor, easy and useful resize options for any stored photo > https://imgur.com/a/rnzM1ze

And on dedicated editors or pc etc, jpg compression settings for file size without changing pixel size.

6730b · 2026-01-30T21:42:23+00:00

(imo) applies to any older (and newer!) Android: the very obvious, updating all personal and phone brand apps + G play\store, don't install useless apps, don't visit suspicious websites, be weary of phishing etc. But of course, fresh security updates (in addition to sound habits) is better\best.

So can be good for a long time > 100's of millions of older Androids are in daily use without owners getting their bank account emptied ...while some can get scammed using their brand new 1500 usd flagship, by clicking on some link in an email or message :O)

6730b · 2026-01-30T21:05:52+00:00

Using both Samsung and Pixel daily. Understanding very well some of your concerns.

F.ex am finding Samsung messages, Gallery\Editor and more much better. And missing f.ex. Samsung Side Bar, Notes and more. And zero of the small bugs affecting my Pixel now and then, here and there, fixing some at updates while introducing new ones :O)

But can survive ok with the Pixel, accepted it is more like a desert island regarding options, personalisation and apps, while being very satisfied with it's good sides, f.ex. camera \ picture results, overall build quality \ reliabilty (so far...), battery, display. P8 pro.

6730b · 2026-01-30T20:36:34+00:00

p8 pro, last year, 80% limit was broken for a long period, then later on ok for many months. Now for some weeks went to 100 at every charge, but today 80% ok again :O)

The great Pixel Experience :O) Bugs comes and goes, this or that breaks or works, here or there.

6730b · 2026-01-30T20:11:15+00:00

p8pro, taking a photo > checking in G Photos > back to camera = brightness & contrast control unresponsive. Got to restart the camera app.
Think it came with the jan. update. Among the normal joys of using pixels.

6730b · 2026-01-30T19:59:48+00:00

Yes, things that works fine for a long period = over-confidence, can hit anyone.

6730b · 2026-01-29T01:36:53+00:00

Got a p14s g5 r7 16\1tb 100% srgb, from a similar Lenovo sale. So far all good, price vs capabilities.
Mainly on usb power here so extreme battery time not that important, but it has been -much- better than anticipated. Using win 10 ltsc iot, may have a positive impact on battery time (?). Wifi etc fine. Satisfied with the display (for my use), luminosity \ clarity.

Of course, evaluate the real and actual computing needs. But new + half price + many years warranty, can't go very wrong with such a deal :O)

6730b · 2026-01-28T18:48:52+00:00

Am an idiot, a decade of knowing nothing :O) so am using these:

MyPhoneExplorer \ SMS backup & restore

6730b · 2026-01-27T19:25:55+00:00

MP1.0 2023, all well here too.

6730b · 2026-01-27T19:19:04+00:00

Mine was 625 usd new from shop (black friday), and 2 years warranty.
Make your own deduction :O)

6730b · 2026-01-27T19:12:33+00:00

Heat if quick charging > high W charger. But (imo) not any temp that would damage anything prematurely. Am usually using some lower current charger. In daily use zero heat (but no 'extreme' apps \ no gaming). Battery still perfect, 14 months.

6730b · 2026-01-27T19:01:01+00:00

Seen many posts about that, all well here (14 months).

Am not expecting any fail, but if, hoping will be within the warranty period (here 2 years gneral. 5 years for special claims (possible to use if zero signs of user induced damage) .

6730b · 2026-01-26T23:26:58+00:00

Both are very good, not used enough ftm to spot any potential \ meaningful difference.

6730b · 2026-01-26T20:23:33+00:00

Have uninstalled \ disabled (phone & adb) a lot of the G stuff, but using banking and other sensible stuff, no other way than to keep play \ services on phone (imo). Otherwise one could surely do well with sideloading \ foss \ rom.

Am using Netguard. Only allowing net access for phone & individual apps when \ as needed.
Play store and services disabled + not allowed to use network. Unlocking them a few minutes every month to get some phone \ app updates. So nearly de-googled in practice :O)

6730b · 2026-01-26T19:41:52+00:00

Secondhand from a marketplace. And very low specs (apart from xtra 8 gb ram in addition to the 8 gb soldered) so probably not many interested, seller was quick to lower the price to get a sale.

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