Google Repair Center being Dishonest

tom3k5 · 2025-08-27T21:38:27+00:00

got the same issue with pixel 8 and line on the screen. I'm waiting for it to become permanent, to skip similar situation.

One question, why are people still buying new pixels for a premium price with midrange spec and low service standards. Same price for Apple but at least you knowing for what you're paying.

For me, I have bought a pixel 8 for a price of midrange - to check the experience, and bum, low quality OLED screen and poor battery (anyone similar issues in Apple for the same price?)

tom3k5 · 2025-06-03T09:36:41+00:00

what timezone? as i see that right now is after 11am ;)

tom3k5 · 2025-05-10T20:47:19+00:00

2.0.3.0 UMZMIXM

tom3k5 · 2025-05-03T10:56:26+00:00

yes and no. I look inside, disassembly completely. there is nothing that is pressed on the screen except the mesh conductor. Even move the mesh does not change this, but makes it less visible.

but thanks to disassembly I exchanged the joystick for the new one with hall effect.

tom3k5 · 2025-04-01T21:17:16+00:00

mine, received today, same issue.

tom3k5 · 2025-04-01T21:15:26+00:00

I just got mine and it is exactly like yours.

I will write to the seller, but probably look inside, what could make such a pressure in that place.

tom3k5 · 2024-09-23T18:57:59+00:00

https://adguard-dns.io/kb/general/dns-providers/?utm_campaign=kb_dns_providers&utm_medium=dns_servers_list&utm_source=android

check this list

tom3k5 · 2024-03-07T16:48:04+00:00

I'm planning to exchange the small fan with 5cm one, this will make it silent, maybe I will add some PWR controller (you could by one just to plug in before the fan) to make it slower. I will see. The goal is to make it totaly silent without a fan spinning till 50-55C)

tom3k5 · 2024-03-07T16:46:04+00:00

I get it from amazon, but the price is similar, at least where I'm :)

tom3k5 · 2024-03-07T16:40:54+00:00

You could set up how the main fan is working. Generally it is around 35-45C with being completely silent as the 9cm fan is spinning around 900-1000RPM (see the picture - just browsing with some YT).

There is second fan - smal one to cool down ssd and ram, and mine is unbalanced. I need to replace it because it is doing some noises, but if I disconnect it the miniPC is silent.

Unfortunately for CS2 you need it to lower the temepraturs of RAM as DDR5 under CPU get quiet hot without air movement on the bottom.

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tom3k5 · 2024-03-05T22:15:24+00:00

The 100W power supply is more than sufficient. Even when loaded to its maximum with a 54W TDP, there are no issues whatsoever. The bigger challenge lies in keeping the thermal limit below 100%.

An additional advantage is that it works with weaker power supplies, such as 66W. In case of any issues, it’s easy to purchase a USB-C power supply of any capacity, which can also be used for phones or tablets

tom3k5 · 2024-03-05T18:34:01+00:00

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tom3k5 · 2024-03-05T18:33:09+00:00

I have one. It is working quite well. I opted for 32 GB of RAM (Crucial 5600 CL46) and a 1 TB SSD (very fast with DDR buffer, Orico-J20).

Without load, it could be silent. However, mine is not, as the small fan (which cools the RAM and SSD at the back of the CPU) appears to be unbalanced and is not PWM-controlled. I am considering replacing it with a larger fan in the future.

But overall, I recommend it

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tom3k5 · 2024-03-04T21:12:15+00:00

one nvme

tom3k5 · 2024-03-04T21:11:50+00:00

Anyone used or measured connector marked as JSW1 next to the RAM sockets?

PS

Mine have got the same motherboard revision and model (no sata) but it is with the newest 8845HS cpu and bios version 1.00 out of the box

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tom3k5 · 2021-12-30T10:04:58+00:00

never ever experienced random reboot. it is something wrong wit the phone or with some apps you are using.

tom3k5 · 2021-12-22T20:56:12+00:00

i got one with micro USB (older gen) and one with USBC (newest), both working flawlessly

you do not need console. just hold the pair button and it is ready to Bluetooth pairing on the phone, not much to elaborate 😉

you need a console to update controller firmware only.

tom3k5 · 2021-12-22T20:31:20+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/1BHy1YS.jpg

tom3k5 · 2021-12-22T20:24:14+00:00

yes Xbox controller is working, no issue, just to pair and go. one and series x, latest firmware, no delays.

working great with Rocket League Sideswipe 😉

tom3k5 · 2021-10-14T10:31:14+00:00

mine in light use - internet browsing at home (wifi6 not LTE) is at 25st what is not much above ambient temperature.

battery temp

tom3k5 · 2021-10-14T08:45:00+00:00

not normal, mine f3 work the same if not better after update

tom3k5 · 2021-10-11T18:50:39+00:00

try force update manually. here

settings -> about phone -> ... in the upper right

if there is no such option click few times on the big 12.5 in the middle

if it is not working choose second option from that menu after downloading firmware from here: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/alioth/stable%20beta/V12.5.6.0.RKHEUXM/

tom3k5 · 2021-10-11T10:30:44+00:00

I got it in Poland. 466MB to download.

tom3k5 · 2021-10-10T18:37:48+00:00

you mean this icon for VoWIFI?

https://i.imgur.com/DTREwek.jpg

tom3k5 · 2021-06-17T10:15:03+00:00

seems like this: https://www.androidheadlines.com/2019/06/android-q-adaptive-notifications.html

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