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There's an interesting fundraiser going on here:
http://www.indiegogo.com/microsdtomicrousb
Perhaps this is a solution for some, or an acceptable way to upgrade to the Nexus4 (when you can get a hold of one!) for others.
I'm not affiliated with the project at all, just thought maybe it would be of interest to some.
It's basically a USB-OTG and a card reader in one. You can get both for less than 10 bucks right now
harveydent said:
It's basically a USB-OTG and a card reader in one. You can get both for less than 10 bucks right now
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Well, some of us don't have the talent to things lol... I have s thing with patience when working with detail... You can make one then? I'll proudly buy one if that's the case
I don't think the guy is well versed in manufacturing. I work in the industry and here are some points which I question:
-FCC & CE Federal Certification 10 Days - 10 Days is a very fast turn around time for lab test, I do not expect this to be possible unless he is doing self certification
-Molding tool manufacturing 15 Days - Tools are not logos, unless he is Foxconn, there is no way he is able to get a tool in 15 days. 3 weeks min
-FCC test before tooling - You cannot use a prototype housing to do FCC certification, you need the mass-produced version of the plastic
-Production PCB Layout 5 Days - He already did a layout twice before (alpha and pre-production), even if he is just doing fine-tuning at this point, it doesn't take 5 days to do a simple layout like this
-Overall timeline - he added up all of those times to get his production date but most of the items can be done concurrently (ie building tools while doing PCB layout and production at the same time)
-Production Units Assembly - 10 Days - 10 days to build 1500pc? For an initial pilot line, 1.5k will probably take 2-3 days for a simple product like this
I'm not saying this is a scam but just that the guy is not familiar with the process. Expect delays.
harveydent said:
It's basically a USB-OTG and a card reader in one. You can get both for less than 10 bucks right now
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Yes that is exactly what it is, if you don't mind the size and the speed compromise, it is a perfect solution.
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I don't think the guy is well versed in manufacturing. I work in the industry and here are some points which I question:
-FCC & CE Federal Certification 10 Days - 10 Days is a very fast turn around time for lab test, I do not expect this to be possible unless he is doing self certification
-Molding tool manufacturing 15 Days - Tools are not logos, unless he is Foxconn, there is no way he is able to get a tool in 15 days. 3 weeks min
-FCC test before tooling - You cannot use a prototype housing to do FCC certification, you need the mass-produced version of the plastic
-Production PCB Layout 5 Days - He already did a layout twice before (alpha and pre-production), even if he is just doing fine-tuning at this point, it doesn't take 5 days to do a simple layout like this
-Overall timeline - he added up all of those times to get his production date but most of the items can be done concurrently (ie building tools while doing PCB layout and production at the same time)
-Production Units Assembly - 10 Days - 10 days to build 1500pc? For an initial pilot line, 1.5k will probably take 2-3 days for a simple product like this
I'm not saying this is a scam but just that the guy is not familiar with the process. Expect delays.
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Thanks for all the feedback and support, I am well aware of manufacturing, I deal with it all the time.
- FCC & CE is covered, it is NOT a self certification, the testing lab is right around the corner from my office, I already got a time slot and a quote for it, I am going to do it even if the project doesn't get fund it.
- PCB manufacturing, Also covered, Do it all the time, Board house already got tooling and NRE, 5 days I can have first lot of board assembled.
- Well... You can request a detail project file with timlelines, quotes and details
Thank you for your feedback, but those time lines had been work in detail and I am certain i can accomplish it.
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Yes that is exactly what it is, if you don't mind the size and the speed compromise, it is a perfect solution.
Thanks for all the feedback and support, I am well aware of manufacturing, I deal with it all the time.
- FCC & CE is covered, it is NOT a self certification, the testing lab is right around the corner from my office, I already got a time slot and a quote for it, I am going to do it even if the project doesn't get fund it.
- PCB manufacturing, Also covered, Do it all the time, Board house already got tooling and NRE, 5 days I can have first lot of board assembled.
- Well... You can request a detail project file with timlelines, quotes and details
Thank you for your feedback, but those time lines had been work in detail and I am certain i can accomplish it.
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Will you be selling the part then even if you don't get the fund quoted on the site? Because that would be great. I'd surely love to have such item.
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Febby said:
Will you be selling the part then even if you don't get the fund quoted on the site? Because that would be great. I'd surely love to have such item.
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A little bit of a complex answer at this time, I am moving the project forward as much as I can on my own, however it would be a lot slower, once i get it closer to production (at least a fully cased, FCC tested device) I would try to fund it again for just the "production cost".
On the other hand I got a few private investors interested on the project however they are waiting on the final number on contributors to benchmark the market interest, if you would like to get one, I would suggest to still go to the site and pledge for one, that would help me get the funding even if it is from a private source. (worst case you will get your money back in 4 Days)
Hi all,
I just moved to T-Mobile and the Note 2 yesterday. Kicked Sprint (on an Evo 3D) to the curb after 15+ years because service was terrible and getting worse each day. Less than 24 hours and already love both the service and especially the phone!! One thing I can't seem to find searching and hope you can help.
How do I change the email client to not group emails by day. I have tried to figure it out and it probably is an easy fix. I don't like the grouping by date and just want it newest first. Any help is much appreciated.
Look forward to being here in the Note 2 forum and look forward to getting this beast rooted. Going to run it stock for a few weeks to see how the overall experience is first - although I already miss some of my apps that require root.
Hi, I've just purchased Zooper Pro and cannot find an example that gives me the years and days accumulated since arriving on this Planet
Any example to the solution would be very helpful thanks
I understand it's a simple task but am unfamiliar with how Zooper works
Steve...
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Hi, I've just purchased Zooper Pro and cannot find an example that gives me the years and days accumulated since arriving on this Planet
Any example to the solution would be very helpful thanks
I understand it's a simple task but am unfamiliar with how Zooper works
Steve...
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While something like that should be possible with Zooper, there is currently a bug related to this that makes it impossible to use the included variables to do what you want. The only thing that currently works is the total days since your birthday, which would be #D<year><month><day>0000Td#.
Thank you
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Thank you
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Yeah, I have the string that was suggested to me from the Help thread, which comes close, but the days are way off: my birthday is in August, and it changed over in late February. But it just gives me a (roughly) accurate year count.
$(int(#D199901010000Td#/365.25))$ gives you the number of years, to about six month accuracy it seems.
Sokudoningyou said:
Yeah, I have the string that was suggested to me from the Help thread, which comes close, but the days are way off: my birthday is in August, and it changed over in late February. But it just gives me a (roughly) accurate year count.
$(int(#D199901010000Td#/365.25))$ gives you the number of years, to about six month accuracy it seems.
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The problem here is that you're using INT which rounds so at six months it is rounding up. Replace INT with FLOOR and it is accurate.
Saw this new product on Motos blog. It's a digital tattoo. It works like a skip except you stick it to your are or any other body part you want. They come in a pack of 10 and will stick for 5 days under normal conditions (including showering, swimming, and activities that will build up a sweat). They are being sold by a company called Vivalnk and it is $9.99 for the pack. Waiting for mine to arrive. Once they do I'll post back about my experience. For those that want to try it here is the link to the blog post and a like to the website.
Blog:
http://motorola-blog.blogspot.com/2014/07/-unlock-your-moto-x-with-a-digital-tattoo.html?m=1
Vivalnk:
http://www.vivalnk.com/vision/
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Been using it now for two days and it works great. It is still sticking through two showers and two days of sweating. However, unlike the skip you do need to turn the screen on first to unlock, but that is a non issue. So far I've gotten a few looks at why I am pressing my phone to my arm, but it doesn't bother me. The Digital Tattoo has saved me a lot of time unlocking my phone over the last two days and has made it easier than trying to unlock via my Skip. They say it should stick for five days. I'm going to see how long I can go before it starts to peal off. I'll post an update when it does.
Update:
I officially got 8 days out of my first tat. It started to peel and got a little crinkled. Now it will no longer unlock my phone. I would guess the average is 5 days. As they said it is dependant on your skin type and your activities. I have to say I think 8 days is pretty good. It lasted through showers, exercise, and work. Will be putting the next one on and see if I can get 8+ days out of it.
Works great. Wife calls me a nerd, though. I can live with that.
Cool concept, but couldn't a simple NFC tag accomplish the same thing? This makes me think of a Bio-Hacking article I just read where the person had implanted a small NFC tag into the webbing of their hand... That way the phone would unlock every time you pick it up!
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Cool concept, but couldn't a simple NFC tag accomplish the same thing? This makes me think of a Bio-Hacking article I just read where the person had implanted a small NFC tag into the webbing of their hand... That way the phone would unlock every time you pick it up!
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An NFC tag or even a skip could be used, but the Digital Tattoo is all about quick and easy access.
Nothing quicker than just picking up your phone...
Cool but useless for now...
I think something like that NFCRing (.com) would be much more convenient.
Been waiting patiently for a while now
Its getting to be a bit of a farce!
One of the main reasons I got my previous Pixels was that you received the updates first, like clockwork.
The P6P has some major issues, FPS!!, screen going blank, Reception etc. Yet we get it after all the other Pixels!?
And to top it off if you live in the "Google blind spot", ie not USA, you havent even got the FPS fix to make it usable!
So, we get to the delayed date and, SURPRISE! No update again.
Is something going on that we dont know about, feel like a Beta tester and I paid them nearly £1000 to do it!!!!
I don't have any issues with my pixel 6 pro but I'm hoping to get the update today and see if there are any improvements
Nothing yet, might be in around 2-3 hours from now
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Its getting to be a bit of a farce!
One of the main reasons I got my previous Pixels was that you received the updates first, like clockwork.
The P6P has some major issues, FPS!!, screen going blank, Reception etc. Yet we get it after all the other Pixels!?
And to top it off if you live in the "Google blind spot", ie not USA, you havent even got the FPS fix to make it usable!
So, we get to the delayed date and, SURPRISE! No update again.
Is something going on that we dont know about, feel like a Beta tester and I paid them nearly £1000 to do it!!!!
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World first problem... Chill out.
Update is coming today December 13th as per every articles.
If you can't stand the phone, sell it and move on to Samsung or Isheep bangwagon. But be advise they have there share of problems too...
therock3181 said:
World first problem... Chill out.
Update is coming today December 13th as per every articles.
If you can't stand the phone, sell it and move on to Samsung or Isheep bangwagon. But be advise they have there share of problems too...
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Please don't tell me to chill out.
If I want to comment on my frustrations about having a "premium" device which is sold with faults and has a promise of updates which are not upheld, then I shall.
If you wish to spend your money and follow what Google says like a "sheep" without voicing your dissatisfaction, then that too is your right.
To paraphrase a brilliant quote "All that is needed for poor service to continue to happen is for good customers to do nothing", I have raised my concerns with Google and would encourage others to raise your voice too.
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Please don't tell me to chill out.
If I want to comment on my frustrations about having a "premium" device which is sold with faults and has a promise of updates which are not upheld, then I shall.
If you wish to spend your money and follow what Google says like a "sheep" without voicing your dissatisfaction, then that too is your right.
To paraphrase a brilliant quote "All that is needed for poor service to continue to happen is for good customers to do nothing", I have raised my concerns with Google and would encourage others to raise your voice too.
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Well said. People coming on here trying to tell others what they can or cannot say p's me off.
Returned mine cause the return window expired before today, the 13th. I don't think one update can magically fix the phone. I hope it does though. I think it'll take time though, months.
In the meantime I'm looking forward to the next gen phones that are only a couple months away. This next gen will be a true leap in next gen terms. Pixel left me cold
Probably not until 1pm EST. Relax.
It will probably come 1000 pacific time (Googles HQ time, it the morning) - that equals 1900 Berlin time (Europe).
marmin said:
Please don't tell me to chill out.
If I want to comment on my frustrations about having a "premium" device which is sold with faults and has a promise of updates which are not upheld, then I shall.
If you wish to spend your money and follow what Google says like a "sheep" without voicing your dissatisfaction, then that too is your right.
To paraphrase a brilliant quote "All that is needed for poor service to continue to happen is for good customers to do nothing", I have raised my concerns with Google and would encourage others to raise your voice too.
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You are right to voice criticism. Googles behaviour is unacceptable, since they let their new flagship users wait beyond the usual update time without any explanation given. We should have a clear window to expect - not "in a week" - that's a joke. Google is the biggest company in the world, anyone here seriously believe they don't have fixed, internal deadlines? They should simply make a counter: Here, that's when we will start pushing the update.
Should be out around 1pm est.
Morgrain said:
You are right to voice criticism. Googles behaviour is unacceptable, since they let their new flagship users wait beyond the usual update time without any explanation given. We should have a clear window to expect - not "in a week" - that's a joke. Google is the biggest company in the world, anyone here seriously believe they don't have fixed, internal deadlines? They should simply make a counter: Here, that's when we will start pushing the update.
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They did exactly that, they said it would be released today (13th). As today is not over (and they don't usually release updates until in the PST time zone ) and was never likely to be AM for the CET time zone.
There will be a lot more fixes in the release for the Pixel 6 than applied to the older models, they most likely wanted to test out the fixes that applied to them in the real world and also have some more time to test the Pixel 6 specific fixes. Better to get it right than rush out bad updates which make things worse in the eyes of those who have issues.
I can understand frustration if you are being seriously hampered by an issue (most people aren't, with minor irritations), but at least give it until the window they said has closed.
lawtq said:
Well said. People coming on here trying to tell others what they can or cannot say p's me off.
Returned mine cause the return window expired before today, the 13th. I don't think one update can magically fix the phone. I hope it does though. I think it'll take time though, months.
In the meantime I'm looking forward to the next gen phones that are only a couple months away. This next gen will be a true leap in next gen terms. Pixel left me cold
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Where did I wrote he can or cannot say ? Please tell me
Actually don't, because I found nothing.....
marmin said:
Its getting to be a bit of a farce!
One of the main reasons I got my previous Pixels was that you received the updates first, like clockwork.
The P6P has some major issues, FPS!!, screen going blank, Reception etc. Yet we get it after all the other Pixels!?
And to top it off if you live in the "Google blind spot", ie not USA, you havent even got the FPS fix to make it usable!
So, we get to the delayed date and, SURPRISE! No update again.
Is something going on that we dont know about, feel like a Beta tester and I paid them nearly £1000 to do it!!
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Haven't had a single issue with my P6P. You you actually think you're a beta tester you should have had the first android phone the T-Mobile G1, we were actual beta testers. If you don't like the phone simply return it!
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Haven't had a single issue with my P6P. You you actually think you're a beta tester you should have had the first android phone the T-Mobile G1, we were actual beta testers.
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I'm very pleased for you. Pointing out that you are one of the lucky ones hardly helps those of us with issues, just kind of rubs peoples noses in it. Nope, I said I "feel" like a beta tester, big difference. With the G1 it was a first of a kind, early adopters of new tech/OS often end up with fixes after launch.
OTAs/Factory images usually drop around 10 am PST. You still have 2 hours to go!
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Haven't had a single issue with my P6P. You you actually think you're a beta tester you should have had the first android phone the T-Mobile G1, we were actual beta testers. If you don't like the phone simply return it!
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Same, ironically. I've realized with every release there's those who have issues and those who don't. Luckily we know Google's gonna take care of it
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For clarification, what do you mean by "smells like curry"?
I agree at least with the stance that we should all just patiently await the update. It's coming and should bring good things to our toys. There's people in this world who would love to have this phone so those feeling impatient, just crack on with your day and no dount in an hour or two we'll all be flashing away (cue to the next lot of complaints?!)
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that everyone has a right to complain if something they paid for isn't functioning correctly!
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This is all that matters. Back in the days - before patches - products had to function at launch, since there was no way to fix anything. Once it was in the hands of your customer, there was no choice - either the product worked without issue and you got good press and recommendation, or your product was buggy and people stopped buying it.
Nowadays, companies just don't give a s*it - they release buggy products and there are customers that have the audacity to even support that kind of behavior. Instead of working together in order to get companies to fix their sh*t BEFORE launch, people divide themselves amongst "patience" or "you can't expect them to fix stuff in time" - aha. Well, we can. The nanosecond we buy a thousanddollar product. We are not talking about a 2 dollar china toy, we are talking about a state of the art, high-end flagship - that's simply supposed to work without issue. And if major issues arise, criticism is of paramount importance.
Many bugs we face today have been known since Android 12 has launched it's first beta - 18 May 2021 - that's roughly 7 months time for Google to fix stuff. They didn't.
And here we are not even talking about Pixel 6 specific bugs, simply Android ones.
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Same, ironically. I've realized with every release there's those who have issues and those who don't. Luckily we know Google's gonna take care of it
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I actually wonder how many problems there really are that are really bugs or just user error. When the Note 20 Ultra first came out there were quite a few people having issues with it here on XDA but what it boiled down to in the end was that they were transferring data from another phone and most weren't even a Samsung phone. Also if it were an Android 12 issue we would all have it not just a select few!