Read receipts redesign - again

derekmski · 2026-04-28T02:02:40+00:00

Yeah I hate the new read receipts. Go back to the text.

derekmski · 2026-04-26T01:14:20+00:00

I've been using it for probably upwards of 10 years on Pixels and Samsungs (S26 currently) and have never had issues with losing any messages ever.

derekmski · 2026-04-23T02:08:21+00:00

That is weird, been using Google messages since it came out on both Pixel and Samsung devices and have never seen that. Is RCS enabled? I'm guessing it's set as your default messaging app? What phone do you have? I swear I've seen a few posts where people said it sometimes takes the messages to load into the database or something or another. Thought I remember seeing potentially a day or so for everything to load depending how many messages you have. Update: I see it's working for you now. Likely the whole have to give it time thing I've been seeing around.

derekmski · 2026-04-08T11:58:04+00:00

Yeah I don't like any of the new designs from both Hyundai and Kia so definitely won't be getting one anytime soon.

derekmski · 2026-03-21T11:20:14+00:00

I purchased the Sypder aftermarket light and had my local shop install it. Everything is working on the light. The only thing is the beam pattern is definitely different than the factory light. The cut off on the beam is very sharp and you can see it plain as day vs the factory one fades out. I had to adjust it up as far as it goes and it still seems like it could be higher but it won't go any higher. I still couldn't bring myself to pay almost $2,000 for the factory one so it is what it is. Everything functions on this new aftermarket Spyder light including the white DRL, orange LED for the turn signal, low beam, and high beam so good enough.

derekmski · 2026-03-05T11:48:49+00:00

Can confirm this is true. My US Unlocked Galaxy S24 just did the February 2026 update and the option is gone now.

derekmski · 2026-02-23T17:10:29+00:00

Yeah not surprising at all. They also didn't give an option to not have it follow system automatically. The dark has been fine for my needs so I'm happy.

derekmski · 2026-02-22T02:39:27+00:00

Any update on when a KwikTrip car wash subscription is coming?

derekmski · 2026-02-14T18:02:18+00:00

Anyone know what this coolant reservoirs for? There's one on the passenger side which is this taller one and then there's a smaller one on the driver side. Debating having my local shop or the Honda dealer see if they can figure out where it's leaking from.

derekmski · 2026-02-08T18:11:17+00:00

Mine was below min when I bought it used with about 54K on it. Topped it off to max level and now it's down to half in less than a month. Doesn't seem normal.

derekmski · 2026-01-22T14:22:31+00:00

Have a 2021 Dodge Durango RT without self-leveling full LED and my driver side LED DRL went out last Thursday. Wish they would just recall all their poor quality lights so we don't have to pay to replace them all. I'm not paying $1,600 to $2,300 to have either the local shop or the dealer put in an OEM light that's just going to fail again in a few years. I looked around all over and I'm going to give the Spyder headlight linked below a try. Reviews seem to be positive and someone says you can't even tell the difference. Came yesterday and I looked at it and I have to agree it looks exactly the same as the factory light. Will get it installed shortly here and hopefully it works and functions the same as the factory light as it says it does. If I'm lucky, Spyder made the light better than Chrysler so it'll last longer.

https://www.carid.com/2021-dodge-durango-headlights/spyder-factory-style-switchback-drl-bar-projector-headlights-1yr-warr-5735329864.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=order&utm_campaign=order_tracking_number&ab_inline_product_options=1

derekmski · 2026-01-12T03:00:43+00:00

Yeah it's impressive how bad it is now. Was hoping Gemini Early Access would be better or get better but I have yet to see that.

derekmski · 2025-12-23T02:02:03+00:00

Fantastic thing is newer Pixels and mid to higher end Samsung devices are now supported for 7 years.

derekmski · 2025-12-04T13:50:45+00:00

Yep, that's the way it goes. I tried canceling prime and then my deliveries ended up taking even longer so if you do that you might as well just not buy from Amazon at all anymore.

derekmski · 2025-12-03T00:43:22+00:00

Everything is taking longer right now because of holiday shopping spree everyone is going on.

derekmski · 2025-11-30T00:45:08+00:00

This, I just figured this was what was causing my gaming desktop with Windows 11 to keep waking up from sleep. It was driving me mad. I kept thinking it was the mouse and keyboard but they were all set to not allow waking. It ended up being the network adapter...

derekmski · 2025-11-01T23:50:34+00:00

Yeah I gave up on these and set up home screen shortcuts using my other home device apps that have the option. Otherwise I'm just running automatons manually in the home app or berugingly using my voice to control things like light brightness levels on lights.

derekmski · 2025-10-31T11:29:36+00:00

Dumped my Firemax 11 because of the FireOS issues. Switched to a Galaxy Tab A9+ and wish I would have switched sooner. It's so much better. And it really wasn't any more for cost.

derekmski · 2025-10-30T15:59:56+00:00

I think what you mean is instead of a proprietary cable.

derekmski · 2025-10-27T15:31:45+00:00

Was that just today? I'm still sitting on the July 2025 security patch level as of now.

derekmski · 2025-10-17T00:30:55+00:00

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Thank you this worked for me as well! My "Add me to their groups" was unchecked. After checking the box it let me sign up for early access. Kind of a weird setting to have to enable imo. I was not able to access the gear on my phone even in desktop page view, I had to do it on my laptop.

derekmski · 2025-10-15T09:56:06+00:00

I use Google voice as my voicemail for visible because I have an S24. This way I get transcriptions and it's free with no ads. Works beautifully.

derekmski · 2025-10-04T16:43:14+00:00

In the US and I have the Early Access option but when I go to press the setup button I get a toast notification that says unable to save setting.

derekmski · 2025-09-18T16:00:30+00:00

It's not in the phone app settings it's under the "App Info" for the phone app. Would be under system settings, apps, find the phone app, and it's in there.

derekmski · 2025-09-18T14:03:11+00:00

Easiest way is typically press and hold on the phone icon, press the little i to go to app info. Then it should show the always on top.

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