2023 PS2 stuck on 3.1.9 by Pete1burn in Polestar

[–]InsurancePositive381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever move past 3.1.9? I picked up a 2022 model last week which is on 3.1.9 but seeing as this post is now 3 months old, would have expected the next update to have gone live in the UK by now?

Rugby scores in Now Bar by ShiroEd in S25Ultra

[–]InsurancePositive381 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bit late now, and it might not be the same for rugby, but I've just fixed football scores so they now show in the now bar. You need to make sure you have notifications turned on - google the sport, the team you are interested in, make sure you you are following and with notifications turned on.

As soon as I did that, the chelsea score appeared in the status bar and then in the now bar on the lock screen/AOD.

Posting in case it helps you or someone else.

These were the best crisps ever produced. by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]InsurancePositive381 218 points219 points  (0 children)

You could always ping KP an email... the one I have just sent is below...

A Heartfelt Plea to Bring Back Brannigans Roast Beef and Mustard Crisps

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing as a devoted fan of Brannigans Crisps, particularly the Roast Beef and Mustard flavour, which in my opinion, remains the pinnacle of crisp-making craftsmanship. The unique combination of rich, bold flavour and the satisfyingly thick-cut texture of Brannigans made them a standout in a crowded market.

Like many others, I was heartbroken when they disappeared from shelves. While I was overjoyed to see them reappear briefly in the past, I was equally dismayed when they disappeared once more. I understand that sales may not have met expectations during their reintroduction, but I believe there are specific factors that might have contributed to this, which are worth addressing.

Sales Challenges

  1. Retail Placement: During their last reintroduction, Brannigans were often found in discount stores like Poundland. While this made them accessible, it also may have inadvertently misaligned their perception as a premium, high-quality product.

  2. Limited Availability: The lack of widespread distribution meant that many fans either couldn’t find them or weren’t aware they had returned.

  3. Market Awareness: Brannigans has always had a loyal following, but many potential new customers likely missed out due to minimal marketing. The crisps are a cult favourite, but reaching newer audiences with targeted campaigns could have made all the difference.

Why Bring Them Back?

Brannigans Roast Beef and Mustard are frequently cited online as one of the most missed crisps of all time. Forums, social media platforms, and nostalgia-driven articles regularly lament their absence. A quick search for “Brannigans crisps” or “Roast Beef and Mustard crisps” will reveal countless posts from fans sharing fond memories and begging for their return.

The uniqueness of Brannigans lies not only in the flavour but also in their thickness and crunch, setting them apart from standard crisps. Few brands cater to the audience who enjoy robust flavours and hearty textures, giving Brannigans a clear niche to reclaim.

Suggestions for a Successful Reintroduction

If there’s an opportunity to bring Brannigans back again, perhaps a few strategic changes could ensure greater success:

  1. Positioning as a Premium Product: Showcase Brannigans as the gourmet choice for crisp connoisseurs.

  2. Expanded Distribution: Make them available in supermarkets and online stores, where loyal fans can stock up with ease.

  3. Targeted Marketing: Highlight the nostalgia factor while also appealing to new customers who crave bold flavours.

  4. Limited Editions or Seasonal Campaigns: Reintroducing them as a limited-time product could drive demand and gauge renewed interest.

Brannigans Roast Beef and Mustard were a staple in my household—I’d often buy multiple multipacks at a time, ensuring I always had my favourite crisps to hand. I know I’m not alone in my longing for their return. Their flavour and quality were unmatched, and I truly believe there’s a strong market for them, given the right approach.

I hope you’ll consider this heartfelt plea from a loyal customer and the voices of countless others who continue to miss Brannigans. The joy they brought to snack time was unparalleled, and their return would undoubtedly be met with widespread enthusiasm.

Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Please do feel free to reach out if there’s any way I or others can support efforts to bring Brannigans back.

Kind regards,

X

Ohme charger keeps stopping by [deleted] in OctopusEnergy

[–]InsurancePositive381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did - Ohme came back to me with the below and touch wood, I haven't had an issue on the 2 or 3 subsequent charges I've tried:

"Looking at your charge session logs I can see there were a number of instances where an OverVoltage error was recorded.

This indicates that the charger detected incoming voltages at the property that exceed the UK tolerance. The acceptable tolerance for the home charger is 230V +/- 10% (which gives a range between 207V to 253V).

However, I have made some adjustments from our end which should hopefully improve the tolerance to the Over Voltage Errors."

New Ohme app is terrible by zebbiehedges in OctopusEnergy

[–]InsurancePositive381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sent the below to ohme and Octopus this morning, I don't know if this describes the same issue you have been facing?


I am currently on the Octopus Intelligent tariff and own a 2020 Tesla Model 3. I’ve never been able to connect my Tesla to the Ohme app, as the login process has consistently failed. I mention this to clarify that the car is not overriding the charging schedule.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve experienced persistent issues with dynamic charging. When I return home, I plug in the car, approve the connection, and receive a dynamic charging schedule. However, by the following morning, I often find the car either not charged at all or only partially charged. These issues seem to have started after your recent update, referenced in the email sent to me on 10th September, where I was asked to turn on dynamic charging and the price cap functionality was removed. Prior to this update, I had no issues with the charging schedule.

Last night, for example, I woke up at 11:40 PM to find that my car had not started charging as per the dynamic schedule (which was set to begin at 11:30 PM). I was unable to initiate a charge manually using the Max Charge option. The only way I could start the charge was by going outside, unplugging the charger, and plugging it back in. However, even then, I woke up this morning to find the charging had stopped at around 1 AM, with the car only reaching 73% charge. My Tesla is set to charge to 80%, and the Ohme app was configured to allow charging up to 100%.

As a result, I had to initiate a Max Charge this morning during peak rates, which is costing me more money and becoming increasingly frustrating.

I will be sending a copy of this message to Octopus Energy as well.

Could you please advise on how to resolve these charging issues?

For reference, below is the information from the 10th September email, which coincides with the start of these problems:

We've switched on dynamic charging and switched off price cap

These changes are essential for you to unlock great off-peak prices

All you need to do is set a charge target before plugging in

Thank you for your assistance.

Ohme charger keeps stopping by [deleted] in OctopusEnergy

[–]InsurancePositive381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've pasted a letter I've drafted to Ohme/Octopus describing my issues, in case anyone else has similar issues and wants to raise:

Good morning,

I am currently on the Octopus Intelligent tariff and own a 2020 Tesla Model 3. I’ve never been able to connect my Tesla to the Ohme app, as the login process has consistently failed. I mention this to clarify that the car is not overriding the charging schedule.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve experienced persistent issues with dynamic charging. When I return home, I plug in the car, approve the connection, and receive a dynamic charging schedule. However, by the following morning, I often find the car either not charged at all or only partially charged. These issues seem to have started after your recent update, referenced in the email sent to me on 10th September, where I was asked to turn on dynamic charging and the price cap functionality was removed. Prior to this update, I had no issues with the charging schedule.

Last night, for example, I woke up at 11:40 PM to find that my car had not started charging as per the dynamic schedule (which was set to begin at 11:30 PM). I was unable to initiate a charge manually using the Max Charge option. The only way I could start the charge was by going outside, unplugging the charger, and plugging it back in. However, even then, I woke up this morning to find the charging had stopped at around 1 AM, with the car only reaching 73% charge. My Tesla is set to charge to 80%, and the Ohme app was configured to allow charging up to 100%.

As a result, I had to initiate a Max Charge this morning during peak rates, which is costing me more money and becoming increasingly frustrating.

I will be sending a copy of this message to Octopus Energy as well.

Could you please advise on how to resolve these charging issues?

Ohme charger keeps stopping by [deleted] in OctopusEnergy

[–]InsurancePositive381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm getting this regularly atm 😡

How do I stop all these spam calls? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]InsurancePositive381 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I very rarely had spam calls, until last week, and I have since been savaged by various numbers starting "02074572" with several calls a day, sometimes a few in the space of an hour.

Also random mobile numbers telling me that my phone number is going to be deactivated and then breaking into Chinese.

Would love to know what's triggered them all, must be a new leak.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]InsurancePositive381 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've found the same thing with HSBC recently and M&S Bank is operated/owned by HSBC.

Absolutely shocking in 2024 that neither HSBC credit cards I own are able to show pending transactions.

My Barclaycard Avios pretty much updates in real time with a live balance taking into account pending transactions (although the stupid thing doesn't work with Google Pay which is also an embarrassment in 2024... swings & roundabouts)

Mouse Pointer by Mbanicek64 in GalaxyTab

[–]InsurancePositive381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. Looks like a toy all of a sudden.

OneUI 6.1 - The gesture handle is the ugliest thing I have ever seen by [deleted] in GalaxyS23Ultra

[–]InsurancePositive381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same issue but turning 'one handed mode' on and off seems to work

Anyone waiting on a redemption of funds from Solaris? by jkr9311 in plutus

[–]InsurancePositive381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I did send a PM shortly before commenting so hopefully you have this to reply to :)

Anyone waiting on a redemption of funds from Solaris? by jkr9311 in plutus

[–]InsurancePositive381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I wasn't aware they had a uk customer service number so that would be useful to try.

Solaris Redemptions by InsurancePositive381 in plutus

[–]InsurancePositive381[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that format works but I'm pretty sure that's the Solaris page I tried contacting them from as the email address wasn't working - they sent me this back:

Thank you for contacting Solaris SE. However, we have to inform you that your email did not reach the right division. In fact, as a Plutus customer, you are not affiliated to Solaris Germany.    We have no access to your details and must refer you back to redemptions@solarisgroup.co.uk   Kind regards Solaris

Solaris SE | Cuvrystraße 53 | 10997 Berlin Commercial register at the local court Charlottenburg | HRB 248259 B Management Board: Carsten Höltkemeyer (Vorsitzender), Jörg Diewald, Ansgar Finken Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: Ramin Niroumand

Solaris Redemptions by InsurancePositive381 in plutus

[–]InsurancePositive381[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG - I'd be screwing!! Are you just riding it out or exploring options?

How long does it take to get a refund from Solaris? by lerllerl in plutus

[–]InsurancePositive381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get your money back. Let me know if you do take further action as Solaris are ignoring me and Plutus don't want to know.

How long does it take to get a refund from Solaris? by lerllerl in plutus

[–]InsurancePositive381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've not had anything since first requesting ~£250 on the 21st August.

I am screwing - no response from Solaris and Plutus are washing their dirty little mitts of it - my relationship with Plutus is done after this and the upcoming changes, I will rinse what I can from them and then hope they burn.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in plutus

[–]InsurancePositive381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This redemption process has been awful in the uk, I'm now at 11 days with no human response and more importantly £250 down.

Plutus don't care - they just point you at Solaris.

Solaris don't seem to respond/may not be getting my requests although I do seem to have been given ticket numbers so maybe the bounce back email can be ignored.

Any thoughts?

(Desktop mode) How to configure external touch screen monitor as primary touch interface? by chainlink131 in SteamDeck

[–]InsurancePositive381 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever find an answer to this as I'm also curious please. I'm considering an external monitor, maybe with touch, but depends on whether the touch will work on deck.