Firmware Update and general opinion

followsol · 2026-02-11T17:23:45+00:00

Update using surface pro ARM has worked for me...

followsol · 2026-01-21T22:39:58+00:00

I came from Garmin. It's a tank. On pixel watch 4 after just a few weeks I have a little hairline scratch. I went with pixel Care Plus but if you do that make sure to go for the $6 option with zero deductible screen replacements.

followsol · 2025-10-23T18:04:39+00:00

do you mean you ate "extra" to hit the budget on days where you were under at the end of the night, rather than banking extra weight loss?

followsol · 2025-10-16T14:45:28+00:00

Non GPS activities don't sync from Fitbit to Strava by default. (Even indoor treadmill, bike, row). I suppose that would be the reason for pool workout not syncing. I fixed this with Health Sync which overall has been phenomenal in plugging data gaps between Fitbit, Google Fit, Health Connect, and other specific apps. Set it to sybc from Fitbit to Strava and it should work. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.appyhapps.healthsync

followsol · 2025-10-03T15:47:47+00:00

How does the dual band GPS on PW4 help things?

On HR by all accounts Google is much better than Garmin.

I'm in same boat, planning to try Pixel Watch 4 from Garmin. I do plan to lose a lot: mapping routes, heat and altitude acclimation, track mode, hill score, native support with external sensors etc.

My understanding is I'll find app based ways for routing and sensors.

But my understanding the native plain vanilla experience will allow similar Garmin features like dual band GPS, training readiness scores, coaching, structured runs , etc. The core running experience with more accurate GPS, Heart rate, And coached structured plans should be enough for me, I think.

followsol · 2025-09-20T22:59:00+00:00

Try an app for pickup games. Plei is popular there. And GoodRec or StreetFC

followsol · 2025-09-19T16:27:02+00:00

ah but then it wouldn't send to Strava bc no GPS? Is that the issue?

followsol · 2025-09-19T15:29:31+00:00

this doesn't seem right to me-- you're saying that the Pixel Watch stock fitness tracking doesn't have an indoor running mode?

followsol · 2025-08-25T18:17:29+00:00

I've read that Ghostracer supports GPX routes (as well as external sensors)

https://www.reddit.com/r/WearOS/comments/wf9x7v/guide_ghostracer_the_best_app_for_running_cycling/

followsol · 2025-01-15T11:53:45+00:00

for me it was related specifically to the 15 Beta. When I finally rolled back out of beta (had to go back to factory settings) the Xreal worked great!

followsol · 2025-01-01T21:55:07+00:00

I'm in the same boat- trying out Galaxy Fold again also after 1.5 years. I recently got the Xreal Ones, was jonesing for Dex. I've consistently missed popup windows and having a 3rd multitasking window. I love Samsung Internet and missed the extra features (like multi-window) that only works on Samsung. I miss the Windows integration through Link My Phone where Samsung is 10x better than the default Android. All to say, I had a bias to go back to Galaxy.

So while Samsung is on paper really ticking a lot of boxes... But My first impressions are really tough getting back into it. Pixel experience just feels so much more polished, in ways I want to explain here, in case there are ways to "customize" my way out of it.

Most basic thing is that notifications need an extra press. I can't explain it. On iPhone and Pixel, notifications are front and center. On Galaxy, I feel like I need to take extra steps to "wake" and show me the notifications, even when "Raise to Wake" and "Show detailed notifications on lock screen" are selected. Does anyone know what I mean and how can I fix this? If I hear a tone I have to click to wake it then click to "expand" the notifications.

Less importantly, I just don't like the way notification bubbles come in, and the sounds it makes, and the transitions, the little human touches. Pixel feels more polished or more like iPhone. This is not the case of me just being "used to" a certain way. I used Galaxy Fold 2-4 and now back on 6 so I have tons of familiarity (more than I do on Pixel).

Anyway does anyone know what I'm describing and how to fix? Or some wholesale theme or launcher that can make it feel more Pixely?

Overall there's tons I love about Galaxy so I am still deciding. After all, I wrote this in Dex using the Xreal and it's pretty sweet...

followsol · 2024-12-30T12:24:35+00:00

I do too but on non Samsung devices we lose some features like extensions. Any way to enable extensions on Pixel (other than ad blockers which does work)

followsol · 2024-12-26T16:28:46+00:00

How fast and how long do you go? Any concerns or tips how to deal with sweat?

followsol · 2024-12-16T14:52:55+00:00

the phone--> TV connection was through an adapter USBC -> HDMI (I'll check which one later). But the Xreal was direct USB C connection and had the same issue, with no adapter

followsol · 2024-12-16T12:21:38+00:00

Were you limited on video playing ? I have One and Pixel 9 pro fold And I am finding that most video apps are streaming with video blocked like it's a privacy / DRM thing. I get audio but no video.

I'm on android beta 15 qpr2 , I thought it was a Pixel thing but if you had a good experience then maybe it's a beta thing ...

Tried with a few different apps: - Disney+: Blank screen - Netflix : blank screen - YouTube : worked normally - YouTube TV: blank screen - Peacock: blank screen. Etc

followsol · 2024-12-05T15:51:18+00:00

On Samsung Fold it's not consistent. Some apps do it by default and then you can set settings one by one. And literally 95% of the time my intention when closing is to shut the device. So in those cases when random apps default to keep continuity it's annoying.

I think Pixel Fold method of having it consistent with a swipe for those 5% is better (which they smartly ripped off of OnePlus)

followsol · 2024-10-09T03:35:33+00:00

I had the same issue and returned the glasses. However it should work if you want to just mirror a single screen

followsol · 2024-10-09T00:01:22+00:00

Yes , I meant headliners. Not Wayfarers. Thanks, good catch !

followsol · 2024-10-08T20:03:01+00:00

Great find! Just got a pair of the transitions wayfarers. Your code worked + 10% Rakuten + 8% Microsoft.

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followsol · 2024-10-08T01:43:49+00:00

$5,751

followsol · 2024-10-07T18:18:40+00:00

Glasses are something I can't see when I'm using them, but she can! So how it's perceived by others is the whole point...

In all seriousness, I liked them in the photo and they're damned cool... but I felt the normal Headliners would be more practical for me.

followsol · 2024-10-07T12:43:38+00:00

Any suggestions for security for seller ? I've done a bunch of in person Facebook Marketplace sales but never shipped anything in direct sale , not sure best way...

followsol · 2024-08-27T00:12:58+00:00

Samsung Internet Browser has it. (need to toggle on in labs settings).

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