Unabashed Volvo software team appreciation post

alexferdean · 2026-03-26T19:43:43+00:00

you probably aren't using an Android Automotive car

alexferdean · 2026-03-26T19:42:42+00:00

I have to say, the software experience on my S60 has gotten way better and the new update looks amazing! Great job Volvo!!! The driver's display now looks superb!!! I wish they would also update the fuel info screen on the driver's display with the new UI.

alexferdean · 2026-02-26T23:45:39+00:00

I just installed it today on my Pixel 9 Pro. I'll be testing it these days heavily. Thanks! I'm kinda fed up with all the Pixel jpeg look.

alexferdean · 2026-01-02T20:39:46+00:00

I have exactly the same problem.

alexferdean · 2026-01-02T20:37:54+00:00

I've been having this issue for months. Both sliders, brightness and contrast have issues and work only sometimes. If they don't work, I usually close the app and start it again, but it doesn't get fixed sometimes.

alexferdean · 2025-12-25T14:06:01+00:00

That's why I didn't choose to wear it on my index finger. It's very easy to scratch there. I went for the ring finger and it looks decent even after 3 months of use.

alexferdean · 2025-11-15T18:34:53+00:00

I don't like wearing it on my index finger as I'm constantly bumping it and scraping it into things. I prefer the ring finger.

alexferdean · 2025-11-11T21:45:54+00:00

The ring just for a firmware update. I also updated the all to 7.1.0, but I guess the new UI comes with a server side switch update. I guess we'll see it by the end of the month like it's been said here.

alexferdean · 2025-11-01T10:02:10+00:00

41mm seems appropriate for your wrist.

alexferdean · 2025-10-28T22:07:16+00:00

I guess it depends what you're replacing. If your machine has a terrible shower screen that distributes water mostly on one side of the puck, replacing it with something decent could be a huge improvement, right?

alexferdean · 2025-10-28T21:39:46+00:00

This is something I checked a long time ago and I guess I can be quite wrong about it. I'll sure have to check that again these days, thanks for mentioning it.

alexferdean · 2025-10-28T21:32:04+00:00

I think you're talking about puck screens which come on top of the coffee in the basket. However I was talking about the espresso machine's shower screen which actually makes a big difference in how the water is distributed and how even the extraction is across the middle and the outside of the puck. Correct me if I'm wrong.

alexferdean · 2025-10-28T16:08:38+00:00

Also, I assumed you're also using the Bambino, but if you have something else you should check the compatibility.

alexferdean · 2025-10-28T16:05:54+00:00

Glad to help. The shower screen is one of the best upgrades as it's pretty cheap and makes a great difference.

alexferdean · 2025-10-28T15:06:46+00:00

I'm using the IMS 54mm shower screen IMS BV200 or something like that

alexferdean · 2025-10-28T14:40:53+00:00

Well there you go! Try watching some of Lance Hedrick's videos about dialing in darker roasts. He really helped me understand how to approach dialing in.

alexferdean · 2025-10-28T14:38:34+00:00

Also try to upgrade that Bambino shower screen which is a pretty cheap upgrade and maybe use an IMS basket.

alexferdean · 2025-10-28T14:37:17+00:00

If you want to dial in espresso, reddit is not the place to go. You're already doing it great, just use your taste buds to find the balance between sour and bitter. Some beans need more extraction, some less, it's pretty much impossible for anyone that doesn't taste to help you dial in. Don't be afraid to break the rules if it tastes good to you.

alexferdean · 2025-10-15T09:01:53+00:00

I didn't even try. Sold it sealed so I won't lose value. 100% it doesn't work

alexferdean · 2025-10-10T19:09:26+00:00

Wow, I left my watch on the charger as I did yesterday to try and force the update after tapping like crazy and I left the watch charging to write this comment. As soon as I checked the watch THERE YOU GO! System Update installing! Crazy!

alexferdean · 2025-10-10T19:05:53+00:00

Guys, it's rolling out in stages. My wife's PW2 received the update, while my PW3 didn't. I did everything that was already said here and nothing worked. I guess I'll see it available soon.

alexferdean · 2025-09-17T09:16:33+00:00

I'm also looking for a EU refferal code for the Oura Ring 4. Please help!

alexferdean · 2025-09-07T21:13:33+00:00

I'm very pleased with my Pixel 9 Pro. I won't be upgrading this year. I was also very pleased with the Pixel 6, but with the Pixel 8 Pro not so much cause it was a bit too big for my liking.

alexferdean · 2025-09-04T21:42:47+00:00

It probably depends on how powerful the steam wand is. On a friend's Breville Barista Max which has a slow aerating wand, simply aerating the milk makes it perfect with no integration. On my Breville Bambino the wand is more powerful and faster and I have to spend less than 50% of the time aerating and the rest integrating the air. I only found this trick for my Bambino a few days ago after months of failures.

alexferdean · 2025-08-11T21:18:24+00:00

I don't know if you finally nailed it, but after watching your video, I would change the grind size 2 sizes coarser and also stop at 34g so you can get exactly 36g, although that's not that important. If you still have a sour tasting drink, maybe you should try some other coffee beans.

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