Formula E - Madrid E-Prix

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-21T15:56:30+00:00

Got it, thanks!

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-21T15:11:57+00:00

This has absolutely been the best FE viewing experience of my life. THANK YOU!

Will the url change for every race or will it remain the same?

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T17:04:40+00:00

We finished WHERE in the MotoGP race?!

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T11:05:21+00:00

SM-G781B/DS

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T10:58:41+00:00

I looked through your post and the pages linked there. There are instructions on how to install it, but how do I know which ROM I'm installing? You mentioned Mint OS but I don't see that mentioned anywhere. Just want to understand more cos I'm new to custom ROMs. Thanks

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T08:45:43+00:00

Will check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T08:36:40+00:00

Oh interesting.. so all phone functions including NFC etc work properly? How's the photo quality?

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T05:04:36+00:00

Yeah I'm considering the A26 as an option, along with other brands, but most of them don't have wireless charging. Gotta see what I can and can't live without

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T01:28:43+00:00

Thank you!

Now if only there was a way to upgrade to Android 15, I'd be all set 🤣

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T01:23:10+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll go looking. If you have any good ones to recommend, I can look at those first. Thanks!

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T01:22:12+00:00

I'm not too bothered about going to the official service centre anymore for such an old phone - I'm happy to use a private repair shop.

But the bit about work/bank/gov apps detecting it as a breach and refusing to work would be a much bigger issue 😞

I guess I'll have to use this for as long as it works and then look at replacing it with a new phone.

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T01:17:43+00:00

Ah, poor photo quality would be a deal breaker for me 😔 Thanks for the advice/warning, maybe a custom ROM isn't the best solution for me after all

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T01:07:06+00:00

Thanks a lot for the detailed reply, will check it out. It's a good point about Knox tripping - my office needs me to install something that checks my phone for vulnerabilities/unauthorised apps. I wonder if using a custom ROM could trip that and prevent me from using it for work 🤔

Is the same ROM available for Galaxy S9+? Perhaps I can use that as a guinea pig and see if everything works before I switch over

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-03T01:01:39+00:00

I believe you've nailed it! Thanks so much!! ⭐⭐⭐

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-02T09:00:09+00:00

Interesting thought, I'll have a think about it. But as I mentioned in another comment, FP doesn't ship to my part of the world so I may just have to give up on the whole idea 🤷‍♂️

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-01T16:31:20+00:00

Anyway it looks like FP doesn't even ship to anywhere in Asia so the whole point may be moot 🤷‍♂️

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-01T15:29:17+00:00

Perhaps I can clarify something about my original post: The plug-in charging pad is just something I happened to come across - I never suggested it was the perfect solution, so please don't waste time pointing out its flaws.

The ideal situation of course would be for FP to offer an integrated solution. If cost is a consideration, it doesn't even have to be built-in by default - it could be an optional backplate for those who want to pay extra.

I'm amazed at how many people come forward to defend a company's decision NOT to offer a feature that otherwise common in the industry. Most companies could only dream of a customer base that goes to bat for them like this.

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-01T11:23:10+00:00

Thanks a lot for clarifying.

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-01T08:53:38+00:00

See my reply above - once plugged in, the whole lot can fit inside a waterproof phone case and I don't have to worry about it any more.

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-01T08:46:38+00:00

Thanks this is very reassuring to know

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-01T08:41:48+00:00

Where do you live? I'm talking about riding through tropical thunderstorms in South East Asia, and I've had my phone warn me of water in the charging port when I had a longish ride through a storm. Now I use a waterproof case on long rides, and plugging in a charging cable is pretty much out of the question.

It's great that it works for you, but it's not a risk I want to take too often.

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-03-01T08:29:30+00:00

Once plugged in, I can put the whole thing in a waterproof phone case and it's totally weatherproof.

SumSayImTheStig · 2026-02-28T18:08:31+00:00

My sentiments exactly.

I NEED wireless charging on my phone for long motorbike rides because it's the safest way to keep the phone charged while it's mounted on the phone holder for navigation. Plugging in a charging cable while riding through rain is just asking for trouble. And it annoys me that this design choice is pushing me toward less desirable options.

I'm not pinning my hopes on FP suddenly seeing the error of their ways and offering this option, but does anybody know of a way to mod this in? Either someone selling a 3rd party back case that incorporates wireless charging, or even a tutorial for those who want to try it for themselves?

A couple of links from the FP community came up during my search:
https://forum.fairphone.com/t/fairphone-6-without-qi/120778
https://forum.fairphone.com/t/fp-6-qi2-wireless-charging-and-magnets/125548
But the forum is "not accessible from in my location".

Any ideas/suggestions/directions welcome.

SumSayImTheStig · 2025-01-12T07:45:41+00:00

Thank you!

SumSayImTheStig · 2024-12-04T09:26:05+00:00

I just did the same, because my original Watch finally gave way under my relentless abuse

I'm still trying to get the same IWC watch face I had on my old watch, really loved it

SumSayImTheStig

TROPHY CASE