I am wondering about the lg g4. The phone seems really good. But I have a couple concerns. Did you guys get used to the buttons on the back really quick? They seem really weird to me. Also, I want to buy the h811 model. How easy is this model to root/ROM?
The buttons are great. Very convenient. The phone overall is very good. Root is easy if you know what you're doing. Currently on the 10n software, you have to flash the rooted/patched system partition. Then you can flash TWRP via adb shell.
Edit: for 811, rooted system:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087004994
I tested it for the insiders back in may literally four hours after taking it out of the box for found myself pulling my z2 out and trying to tap the back to turn on
Now when I pick up my tablet I keep reaching to the back without thinking
So for me it was easy but my wife doesn't like it but loves tap to sleep/wake and she automates her volumes based on time so she only touches them if it runs out and she has to boot back up
We have the unlockable h815 so can't say about root
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Hi, I have had the phone for a few days now and can honestly say the buttons on the back are a great feature. If you hold a phone like I do either with left or right hand and the bottom corner of the phone resting lightly around the fleshy part of your palm, your index finger will automatically go to the buttons and they are very tactile, so without any thought you know the up or down and power button. It has been hit and miss on other phones for me with rockers etc, and during certain operations rockers on the side just get in the way, so buttons on the back for me is an actual improvement and keeps build up of dirt in those places to a minimum.
The phone straight out of the box comes with double tap to wake/sleep functioning, so I mostly use that to turn phone on or off anyway. I also use knock code which again functions when the screen is off. If you've had a phone before rooted and kernal added this function, you'll know just how useful and easy it is, the knock code addition is a very clever way of adding to this feature in my opinion as it doesn't have finger print scanning, which still takes seconds to register so no big deal.
I don't know about root etc for 811 as I have H815, but just having a quick look there are methods on these forums.
I am still using the G2, before that I had the HTC One X. From the first day that I had my G2 I loved the buttons on the back, the double tap to wake is awesome.
I want to get This phone, but not being able to unlock bootloader means no CM / Vanilla, will be getting the H815P.
I have the luck of having the same phone for 20 months before I can upgrade. I can upgrade today, on my way out soon.
I really have fallen for LG, If South Africa had the nexus phones available on contract I would get one.
Unless you get the H815 there is no Roms/Recovery or Bootloader Unlock. Only root is available for other models which was fairly easy to do.
The button placement is the best place ever and I wish all manufacturers would transition to do the same. No more accidentally turn on the phone if you hold it a certain way or grab it from your pocket. Asus is also placing the buttons the same way as LG. Double tap to wake / turn off the screen is the best.
I would definitely opt for the LG v10 if you don't mind the phone size difference. Every reviewer picks the v10 over the G4 for best phone of the year. Especially due to the video recording issue our G4 encounters. Since I don't shoot much video I could care less however.
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So I purchased my GSM Galaxy Nexus in March of this year thru Amazon. From a Samsung seller, Yapper Wireless.
My power button has suddenly stopped working, don't know why as I can't even remember the last time it's been outside of it's Otterbox. There's no moisture or anything, it's just stopped responding. I've been able to set it up in AOKP so my volume buttons wake the device but it's just a pain to live with.
I call Samsung today since they have a Limited 1 Year Warranty on defective Hardware. Apparently per my IMEI number my Galaxy Nexus is an International Galaxy Nexus, and the only place I can get them to fix the power button is by making an International Call to Samsung Europe and sending the phone to Europe???
The Girl was no help, I'm trying to explain that it's just the power button this is a common issue apparently. Nope gotta make an International call and ship it to Europe.
Anyone else have this kind of issue with repairs for the phone and have possible some kind of workaround getting it repaired with Samsung? Like I said I'm living with it for now but it's just a pain.
Thank you
As an update, I called the Samsung Repair Center in Europe from my work phone since we have international calling. They won't take the phone because I'm in the US and there's potential problems returning the device to me. And Samsung in the US won't fix it because the phone is from Europe.
Well played Samsung.
The paid version of PGM app lets you lock and unlock your screen using swipes on your screen. Have you tried that ?
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The paid version of PGM app lets you lock and unlock your screen using swipes on your screen. Have you tried that ?
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+1. Highly recommended. My power button isn't dead (yet), but I have to press down on it until it feels like it's underneath the housing to get it to respond. Been like that for a while now, but it hasn't got any worse because I have been using that app. Swipe halfway down the screen from right to left to wake, across the bottom from right to left to lock. If the screen times out a simple tap wakes it back up without locking. You can also customize the gestures so you can swipe it wherever you want. It also has very very very little drain on battery, if any at all. I still consistently get 4hrs screen on time with a 4G connection 100% of the charge, GPS, sync & sometimes Bluetooth ON. Stream Pandora for a bit as well as YouTube, Facebook and XDA browsing. That's getting off topic though. This app will take that pain you're suffering right away. Totally worth it, check out the reviews on play store. PGM Nexus
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Well for now I've set the timeout on the screen to 15 seconds and use the volume buttons to wake it up. I've worked around it already it's just a pain to have it broken and the manufacturer stonewall me on getting it fixed.
My T-Mobile contract is up for renewal right now, looking at the Nexus 4, but it's LG...
Worse case, power buttons are inexpensive and I don't think too difficult to replace. Good luck.
Head on over to the N4 forum and see how others feel about it to get a better decision as to whether or not you want it. Couldn't help you there, haven't visited those forums once yet. However in the meantime I would still look into PGM Nexus. I had the free version from day 1 since I bought the phone. Power button started to die so I bought the full app. Now I couldn't really care less about returning it or getting it fixed. It just works, and well. Sets upon reboots too so you don't have to wake it with the volume keys and then turn it on. It's great lol. I swear by it. Also pretty cool because I chill with a lot of iPhone users and they all thought it was cool how I turn my phone on and off.
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I purchased the PGM Nexus app, works really well and I like it for what I need it for.
But the power button is apparently now working fine after over 24 hours of not functioning. I've had some mild panic attacks over it and it just started functioning again. I'll keep PGM Nexus though, appreciate it.
Hahaha I think your nexus is messing with you.
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I use pgm nexus to turn the screen on and Standby Touch shortcut in my dock to quickly turn the screen off.. I've been using this setup for quite sometime now to save my power button and I really like it.
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Mine was broken as well. Slowly giving me problem then one day dead...I had to plug it in in order to turn on...anyways was able to root again and then it came back to life a little bit when I changed rom for the OTA 4.1 worked still almost never and then while trying to root again in order to flash a 4.2 custom rom at the begining i couldn't select anything with volume...suddenly I was able to scroll with volume button and now the power button works as if nothing never happend...Odd anyway just thought i'd share
Ugh. I've tried just about everything I could find (excluding the fix where you completely resoldier it). My switch seems to be stuck completely. Won't budge at all. The cardboard trick didn't work, the pinching trick didn't work etc. Out of options. Does anyone know of a quick and/or easy fix that worked for them? At the very least I want a method that works and doesn't require you to use/buy tools aside from the ones you use to take the phone apart. Thanks in advance.
If none of the options on XDA work...you can try to work around it with custom ROM options, or xposed.... to eliminate the need to use power button....like volume rocker to wake option.
Otherwise, you may need to phone shop. If money is tight....try a used phone, or a new moto g. Great little cheap phone.
Good luck!!
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Thanks. I'm actually tring to fix it so I can sell it. Has been sitting disassembled in my closet for a couple months. I have no clue what to do..
I'm planning to upgrade to the LG G4 from the G2, because I have enjoyed the G2 mostly, other than the fact that it went into boot loops and the wifi stopped working.. but I have a few questions.
1) If the speakers are on the back, can you hear properly when you're holding something, doesn't your hand cover it? And even if you're holding it horizontally to watch a video or something, is the sound quailty bad?
2) I heard that LG officially announced that they released phones that have boot loop problems. So after a year when my warranty runs out, and the boot loop starts, will they still fix it?
3) How is the quality of the Android 6.0? I live in Canada using TELUS.
4) Also when the LG G5 comes out in a week, will the price drop?
I would really appreciate if someone would answer these questions. Thanks!
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I'm planning to upgrade to the LG G4 from the G2, because I have enjoyed the G2 mostly, other than the fact that it went into boot loops and the wifi stopped working.. but I have a few questions.
1) If the speakers are on the back, can you hear properly when you're holding something, doesn't your hand cover it? And even if you're holding it horizontally to watch a video or something, is the sound quailty bad?
2) I heard that LG officially announced that they released phones that have boot loop problems. So after a year when my warranty runs out, and the boot loop starts, will they still fix it?
3) How is the quality of the Android 6.0? I live in Canada using TELUS.
4) Also when the LG G5 comes out in a week, will the price drop?
I would really appreciate if someone would answer these questions. Thanks!
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Hi- Almost a week ago, even I upgraded my phone from G2 to G4. So far the experience is really awesome. Please find my answers below. Note: I am not a phone expert and I am putting across my views as a normal person would be able to explain.
1) The shape of the LG G4 is in such a way that the back speaker will not lie flat on its face at any time. So whenever the phone rings it will loud enough. Also when playing games I don't think the speaker will be covered with anyone hand. Again the positioning of the G4 comes into picture. I have installed couple of games and I have not found any issues.
2) Yes. that is correct. LG also accepted the fact about the boot load issues. This issues were primarily found on phones that were released before May or June and the motherboard was replaced free of cost by the Service Center. The one that I bought has the manufactured date as of December 2015 and so far not even once I faced any boot load issue. Probably you can check the manufactured date.
3) I have no clue about Android 6 as I live in India and I am still waiting for the update.
4) Regarding the price factor, I doubt you'll see a drastic cut in the price once the G5 is released.
I need not tell the good things about the phone cause you might have already learnt about it. But yes, it now supports quick charge. :laugh:
Thanks!
Now can someone who has used android 6.0?? per chance??
I have had the phone for 3 weeks soon, and it has two serious problems: keyboard is laggy, meaning that when you write fast, it won't recognize all the presses. There supposedly is an update for the LG keyboard regarding that issue, however I don't have any updates available for the keyboard so I think I already have it, but it is still very laggy. Which leads to a conclusion that the issue is either throttling down the CPU or then it's a digitizer issue not being sensitive enough. Note that unlike Samsung phones, LG doesn't have an option to change the sensitivity of the screen. But as I write now, the lag issue appears when typing and it freezes the keyboard for about 0,5 secs and also the screen too, so it would indicate either a software bug or CPU being throttles or who knows what. Either way, I hate that one of the most recent LG flagships have a problem of this kind... Regarding warranty, I contacted LG Finland and they just replied that most likely it has no problem, even though I've never had any issues like these on my earlier Samsung phones...
Also, Knock code doesn't always wake up the device, neither does double tapping the screen, which most likely goes back to either CPU, software or digitizer issues. Hate it when I should be able to wake my phone when I'm having the phone in my car holder and it won't wake up because of these issues with the device. I do have the 6.0 update available but haven't had the time to install it yet, also i've heard that as it handles something differently compared to Lollipop, some apps might not work and so on... Which is turning my willingness to update down a bit.
The phone has potential, and it's a shame that because of these issues, I might go back to Samsung soon.
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I have had the phone for 3 weeks soon, and it has two serious problems: keyboard is laggy, meaning that when you write fast, it won't recognize all the presses. There supposedly is an update for the LG keyboard regarding that issue, however I don't have any updates available for the keyboard so I think I already have it, but it is still very laggy. Which leads to a conclusion that the issue is either throttling down the CPU or then it's a digitizer issue not being sensitive enough. Note that unlike Samsung phones, LG doesn't have an option to change the sensitivity of the screen. But as I write now, the lag issue appears when typing and it freezes the keyboard for about 0,5 secs and also the screen too, so it would indicate either a software bug or CPU being throttles or who knows what. Either way, I hate that one of the most recent LG flagships have a problem of this kind... Regarding warranty, I contacted LG Finland and they just replied that most likely it has no problem, even though I've never had any issues like these on my earlier Samsung phones...
Also, Knock code doesn't always wake up the device, neither does double tapping the screen, which most likely goes back to either CPU, software or digitizer issues. Hate it when I should be able to wake my phone when I'm having the phone in my car holder and it won't wake up because of these issues with the device. I do have the 6.0 update available but haven't had the time to install it yet, also i've heard that as it handles something differently compared to Lollipop, some apps might not work and so on... Which is turning my willingness to update down a bit.
The phone has potential, and it's a shame that because of these issues, I might go back to Samsung soon.
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Thanks for you opinion!
i disagree with heartagramm.
when I bought the phone (2 weeks ago) it came with the 10a firmware (the first one, i think) and it was super smooth, no lag issues, everything it's awesome!
The bootloop issue its present on the 505 devices, (the first releases, manufactered in may)
So now with root in our midst, and only about maybe a month of daily use and a few month of playing with it my G5 power button has almost stopped working. Where last week it kinda acted up and didnt even realize it yesterday it barely turned my phone on....had to press it really really hard....
Since i am on stock zv3 should i send it for repair to lg or just keep it, deal with it and/fix it myself. If being on zv3/upgrade to zv4 will get me root/ wifi tether (tether is what i care about really, and maybe play with some roms later on...maybe) id rather deal with it, but if all variants will have it might as well have it fixed i guess.
So what should i do?
Or anybody knows how i can fix it?
I know about the work arounds.....(double tap, powering up with powerd cord)
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The actual power button doesnt work like other devices, the rear housing sits on contacts on the MB that link to to the power button, how hard you press shouldnt matter.
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Well to power it on by the button....i've been only able to do it by pressing as hard as i thought i was gonna brake it. Otherwise itwont do it. I bought a button on amazon....will replace this week and see if problem goes away.
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Replaced it with an Amazon one and hey the Amazon one is better. Still works but...the phone bootloops now...I guess 10 months is enough for an LG phone now...make them crappy so people can buy more is what lg must think. Never again lg ...I hate that I got my wife the g5 too. Sporting a mid price Moto g5 plus now that feels and so far acts much better (better GPS, battery and doesn't get hot) which heat probably made the lg g5 kill itself. It bootloops when hot no warning....
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I am having the same issue... Why do i have to press so hard to get it to power on? If it is set up like you said, Its weird.. Also my fingerprint settings have disappeared from my phone too.. I have a LG Sprint G5 with zvc update.. I still have a lotta hope that this is something simple to fix, i guess, being that I rREALLY like my G5, its been my favorite phone for a while now, and pressing the power button really hard is enough to make me stop wanting to use it regularly, but i'm not selling it, and I am excited to get it fixed, if i could just narrow it down what precisely was wrong with it.
So I've used the US zenfone 6 for about a week and this is indeed a great solid phone. Below are my thoughts on the phone (my previous phone being a Pixel 2 XL):
What I liked:
1) Software: Asus did a very good job with the software; it feels like stock but they added a lot of very useful customizations and default apps that I would normally have to root/xposed to get. Asus really put a lot of thought into the small things.
2) sd card: It's really nice to have an expandable sdcard. I got the 64GB version because the sd card can compensate for the smaller internal capacity.
3) fast charging: I didn't time it but it charges very fast.
4) widescreen: It didn't really matter to me too much that the camera rotates, but the widescreen was very nice because I could get so much more in the shot. However one bad thing about it was that if I found a good shot/frame with the widescreen and then switched back to non-widescreen, the camera unit would reset back to its default 'resting' position and then I'd have to rotate the camera again to find my original 'good' shot.
5) the extra memory: I noticed that when I went back to any game in the background, it would load right where I left off instead of 'reloading' all the data again.
What I didn't like:
1) Weight: it's 205grams out of the box (without sdcard, sim card, or plastic case) ... even though their website advertises 181/190grams. It feels heavier and tires out my hand faster when I am holding it for long periods of time like playing games. I noticed it right off the bat (my Pixel 2 XL being 175grams). After a week though, I got used to the increased weight, but it still gets tiring.
2) vibration: The vibration is non-existent. You can hear it if the phone vibrates on the table, but when I tested it by calling myself while in my jeans expecting to feel something, I literally could not feel a thing... not even a tickle. What's the point in having a phone if I never know if someone calls or msgs me.
3) Bootloader: Unlocking the bootloader supposedly voids the warranty (even though US law prohibits that) and there currently is no way to re-lock the bootloader so I never got around to tinkering with custom roms, rooting, and flashing kernels. I could probably fight the voiding of my warranty, but nobody's got time for that. I missed my rooted modules and xposed apps. (Compare this to Google who will still honor my warranty as long as I relock the bootloader and put it back the way it was.)
4) touchscreen: While holding the phone, the screen would sometimes register a touch at the bottom right edge even when I didn't intend to. I thought it was my fault and that I was accidentally touching the screen somehow, but I eventually figured out that I wasn't doing anything wrong.
5) The size: I already knew the phone was slightly bigger when I purchased it, but I didn't expect it to be as uncomfortable to hold as it was. Not sure why but I think the extra thickness and the increased weight made it more tiring to hold.
What I'm conflicted about:
1) The battery life: The battery is almost 1500 mAh larger than my pixel which is very nice to have, but it also drained pretty fast. I realize that playing games on the phone does drain the phone quickly, but the extra battery, unscientifically speaking, didn't seem to help much. I'm also usually near an outlet so I could always charge. And when I am not, I could always bring a portable battery.
2) The cpu: I was expecting the phone to be noticeably/significantly faster than my pixel, but I didn't notice a difference. It's possible that the un-overclocked custom kernel that I installed improved the speed on my pixel, but there was no noticeable speed difference to warrant getting a new phone.
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neo_lithic3K said:
So I've used the US zenfone 6 for about a week and this is indeed a great solid phone. Below are my thoughts on the phone (my previous phone being a Pixel 2 XL):
What I liked:
1) Software: Asus did a very good job with the software; it feels like stock but they added a lot of very useful customizations and default apps that I would normally have to root/xposed to get. Asus really put a lot of thought into the small things.
2) sd card: It's really nice to have an expandable sdcard. I got the 64GB version because the sd card can compensate for the smaller internal capacity.
3) fast charging: I didn't time it but it charges very fast.
4) widescreen: It didn't really matter to me too much that the camera rotates, but the widescreen was very nice because I could get so much more in the shot. However one bad thing about it was that if I found a good shot/frame with the widescreen and then switched back to non-widescreen, the camera unit would reset back to its default 'resting' position and then I'd have to rotate the camera again to find my original 'good' shot.
5) the extra memory: I noticed that when I went back to any game in the background, it would load right where I left off instead of 'reloading' all the data again.
What I didn't like:
1) Weight: it's 205grams out of the box (without sdcard, sim card, or plastic case) ... even though their website advertises 181/190grams. It feels heavier and tires out my hand faster when I am holding it for long periods of time like playing games. I noticed it right off the bat (my Pixel 2 XL being 175grams). After a week though, I got used to the increased weight, but it still gets tiring.
2) vibration: The vibration is non-existent. You can hear it if the phone vibrates on the table, but when I tested it by calling myself while in my jeans expecting to feel something, I literally could not feel a thing... not even a tickle. What's the point in having a phone if I never know if someone calls or msgs me.
3) Bootloader: Unlocking the bootloader supposedly voids the warranty (even though US law prohibits that) and there currently is no way to re-lock the bootloader so I never got around to tinkering with custom roms, rooting, and flashing kernels. I could probably fight the voiding of my warranty, but nobody's got time for that. I missed my rooted modules and xposed apps. (Compare this to Google who will still honor my warranty as long as I relock the bootloader and put it back the way it was.)
4) touchscreen: While holding the phone, the screen would sometimes register a touch at the bottom right edge even when I didn't intend to. I thought it was my fault and that I was accidentally touching the screen somehow, but I eventually figured out that I wasn't doing anything wrong.
5) The size: I already knew the phone was slightly bigger when I purchased it, but I didn't expect it to be as uncomfortable to hold as it was. Not sure why but I think the extra thickness and the increased weight made it more tiring to hold.
What I'm conflicted about:
1) The battery life: The battery is almost 1500 mAh larger than my pixel which is very nice to have, but it also drained pretty fast. I realize that playing games on the phone does drain the phone quickly, but the extra battery, unscientifically speaking, didn't seem to help much. I'm also usually near an outlet so I could always charge. And when I am not, I could always bring a portable battery.
2) The cpu: I was expecting the phone to be noticeably/significantly faster than my pixel, but I didn't notice a difference. It's possible that the un-overclocked custom kernel that I installed improved the speed on my pixel, but there was no noticeable speed difference to warrant getting a new phone.
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I am currently listing mine for sale right now. But my problems stem more from the software side of things. Like not supporting Dual Apps for all applications, Call recording not working in the US, Private SMS, etc.
The bootloader being unlocked prevents me returning the phone back to them. But if by Friday I get no offers I will contact Mobile Advance directly and see what they will charge me to return the phone with the bootloader unlocked.
There should be a way to relock the bootloader as I only used the phone for 2 hours before realizing all the things it lacked. I had to root to make sure all my modules worked.
I really wanted to keep it too. Anyway, Cheers. Sorry you are disappointed too.
Thanks for your overview. How were the speakers for you?
Great
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Thanks for your overview. How were the speakers for you?
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For me the speakers are great. The hardware of the phone is top notch. As stated, my issue is on the software of side. Some might say superficial. For what I paid for the phone, it is honestly not bad at all.
As for the battery life, it is subjective because of the variations in use cases. I think it is good, not great compared to other phones I have used in the past that have had 5000mAh battery and above. But then again, they all didn't have the top of the line processor. Usually just mid range.
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Damionix said:
I am currently listing mine for sale right now. But my problems stem more from the software side of things. Like not supporting Dual Apps for all applications, Call recording not working in the US, Private SMS, etc.
The bootloader being unlocked prevents me returning the phone back to them. But if by Friday I get no offers I will contact Mobile Advance directly and see what they will charge me to return the phone with the bootloader unlocked.
There should be a way to relock the bootloader as I only used the phone for 2 hours before realizing all the things it lacked. I had to root to make sure all my modules worked.
I really wanted to keep it too. Anyway, Cheers. Sorry you are disappointed too.
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Just wanted to say that I have the US version and call recording is working fine for me. Do you know if you set it up correctly? If you have any questions I can try to help.
Really?
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Just wanted to say that I have the US version and call recording is working fine for me. Do you know if you set it up correctly? If you have any questions I can try to help.
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How do you have it working? Is it with a third party app rooted? Or with the built-in phone app?
With the built -in phone app, it says recording but after the call, the call recording folder is empty.
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How do you have it working? Is it with a third party app rooted? Or with the built-in phone app?
With the built -in phone app, it says recording but after the call, the call recording folder is empty.
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I just turned on the setting in the phone app and it has worked for me ever since. I'm using the built in phone app and I haven't rooted or unlocked bootloader so it is 100% stock right now (I don't even have the August security patch yet). The settings are weird because they are split in two different places.
To get to the first place you:
Open the phone app > three dots (top right) > call recordings > three dots (top right) > settings
For the second place you:
Open the phone app > three dots (top right) > settings > call > advanced > call recording
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Hoodnj said:
I just turned on the setting in the phone app and it has worked for me ever since. I'm using the built in phone app and I haven't rooted or unlocked bootloader so it is 100% stock right now (I don't even have the August security patch yet). The settings are weird because they are split in two different places.
To get to the first place you:
Open the phone app > three dots (top right) > call recordings > three dots (top right) > settings
For the second place you:
Open the phone app > three dots (top right) > settings > call > advanced > call recording
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Well, I had factory reset the phone and prepared it for sale. After reading what you said, I turned it on again, inserted my SIM and did a test call and it recorded both times with no issues whatsoever. I wonder what the issue could have been. I am positive I gave it all the rights and access it asked for. Weird. But it is working now. Thanks. I am beginning to reconsider selling it. That is one huge thing ticked off the list. And to my surprise too, Google Voice notifications are now working just fine. No issues. You must have brought me good luck
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Well, I had factory reset the phone and prepared it for sale. After reading what you said, I turned it on again, inserted my SIM and did a test call and it recorded both times with no issues whatsoever. I wonder what the issue could have been. I am positive I gave it all the rights and access it asked for. Weird. But it is working now. Thanks. I am beginning to reconsider selling it. That is one huge thing ticked off the list. And to my surprise too, Google Voice notifications are now working just fine. No issues. You must have brought me good luck
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I've had similar issues with phones in the past where things didn't work for no apparent reason and we're solved with a factory reset with seemingly no change. But call recording was also a big thing for me so I made sure to check before I bought it that that was included. Can't say anything about the Google Voice notifications as I don't use it but I'm glad I could bring the good luck and let me know if there is something else I could help you with. Personally I am loving the my Z6 and will definitely be keeping it.
I would have thought that xposed or other rooted apps would be able to give you the features you need (dual apps, call recording, etc)... but I don't know enough about those features to offer a solution.
In regards to getting your money back, you can also look into your credit card to see if it offers return protection. My Chase Sapphire Reserve will refund me up to $500 per item if the vendor won't take it back. American Express Blue also has offers return protection up to $300 per item. Other credit cards may have similar benefits, but you'll need to read their fine print to get all the details.. This won't apply in your situation, but if an item is accidentally damaged, credit cards usually will refund the cost of the device, I think up to $1000 or something like that.
Damionix said:
I am currently listing mine for sale right now. But my problems stem more from the software side of things. Like not supporting Dual Apps for all applications, Call recording not working in the US, Private SMS, etc.
The bootloader being unlocked prevents me returning the phone back to them. But if by Friday I get no offers I will contact Mobile Advance directly and see what they will charge me to return the phone with the bootloader unlocked.
There should be a way to relock the bootloader as I only used the phone for 2 hours before realizing all the things it lacked. I had to root to make sure all my modules worked.
I really wanted to keep it too. Anyway, Cheers. Sorry you are disappointed too.
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I almost never use the speakers, but when I tested it, it was fine. It's not top of the line sound and it sounds more tin-ny and slightly less bass than my Pixel 2 XL, but I wouldn't have noticed that unless I was comparing them side by side. The Zenfone 6's speakers can get very loud though, to the point of hurting my ears, which is a plus.... whereas the Pixel 2 XL can't get that loud.
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Thanks for your overview. How were the speakers for you?
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I returned mine as well.
No Wifi Calling
No VoLTE
I'm on T-Mobile (or a MVNO of it), and the call quality was horrible.
Dialing a number also was the pits. As I would get a spinning circle for more than 10 seconds, before connecting to the network, and attempting to dial.
Sometimes, it would never dial the number, even though, I had 3 and 4 bars showing on the phone.
Sound quality was OK, but, I was expecting a little more. (yes, I tried different audio settings too)
The cameras, were fun, took good pictures, but, for me, didn't quite have the color exposure or "POP" I thought I should get with a 48MP camera (set in 48MP mode)
This was Version C (USA phone). Very disappointed!
I'm seriously considering returning mine....
I just created another thread specifically about the ultra-weak, useless vibration. I've missed more notifications in my first week of ownership than I ever have, even on budget phones.
I am joining this club of returning the device. I received RMA to return my device. My reasons for returning are,
1. The flip camera is making tapping noise when not in use. When the phone is in our pocket and while walking it is making tapping noise.
2. Device is heavier than expected.
3. Rear fingerprint scanner is a nuisance when put the phone in car holder. We have to use key pad to unlock. Front scanner is more convenient.
The alternate phone I have ordered is xioami mi 9. I heard that this phone ticks all boxes of a flagship phone and half the price of flagship phones.
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I also have a similar issue as you this 4) touchscreen: While holding the phone, the screen would sometimes register a touch at the bottom right edge even when I didn't intend to. I thought it was my fault and that I was accidentally touching the screen somehow, but I eventually figured out that I wasn't doing anything wrong.
Does anyone else have this issue or know of a fix? Other than that this phone is fantastic and by far better than any other phone I have owned.