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With the Lenovo Smart display out and Android Things starting to gain traction.. would it be remotely possible to port Android Things onto the Pixel C and have it serve as a smart display? Considering it has a good mic array, magnetic, portable, usb-c and small; I think it would be a great idea if it's possible
I am wondering the same thing. Did you ever find any information about the possibility of loading Android things on a tablet?
Hi, I was wondering why Google won't produce a Type C Pixel Stand for literally any android device (of course they won't because of their ecosystem and Pixel 3 exclusive), and so I was thinking that maybe there is some way to make it DIY, like putting the phone (in this case the Pixel 2 XL) on a classic docking station, maybe with a NFC tag that opens the Assistant's visual snapshot (at least for now)? I was really looking for something like this but honestly I think buying the Pixel 3 only for this and for the wireless charging is not worth. What do you guys think?
Was wondering the same thing. Even if it doesn't charge, can it be used as a dock for all of its other features that kinda make it like a Google home.
If someone confirm that it can be used as a dock for all the other features, I'll definetly buy and maybe add a USB type C connector by myself. Finger crossed
no, it cannot be. the features are triggered by the wireless charging and a special signal Google transmits via that
But tecnically It could be simulated with an NFC tag rigth?
G_jo said:
But tecnically It could be simulated with an NFC tag rigth?
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Could be simulated with a USB port.
What if you added a QI wireless reciever to the Pixel 2? Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5FDXD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_otmXBb6AEMWBH
Well here is where I would come to find out. Pretty f-ing annoying if you ask me. Bought a pixel 2 xl 128gb right when they were coming out, ~$800. Crack in the screen now, been paying $7 a month for insurance and the deductible is now $200!?!? Anyway sorry for the rant. I'd be interested in finding a way for NFC to work, or qi wireless to hook into the pixel stand...
Like the title says, will any 10w wireless charging dock activate the Google Assistant features or is there something built into the Pixel Stand that activates it?
Pretty sure that's a no. Google's dock is specifically made for that.
gettinwicked said:
Pretty sure that's a no. Google's dock is specifically made for that.
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I didn’t know if they were just talking up their dock to sell them or if was an actual feature that was built in.
DarkPhoenix said:
I didn’t know if they were just talking up their dock to sell them or if was an actual feature that was built in.
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There is probably some sort of sensor that detects whether its a pixel stand or not
c_86 said:
There is probably some sort of sensor that detects whether its a pixel stand or not
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If it's NFC I wonder if you can use something to read and copy it to an NFC tag.
I'm wondering the same thing. I should have my phone this evening to test, won't get the stand until tomorrow though.
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This suggests that the charger transmits data, allowing you to "pair" the charger with behavior. It sounds like it's not NFC, but the data is being transferred over the power signal itself.
"Google has cooked up its own solution, embedding a special data stream within the wireless charging signal. It's not NFC or Bluetooth — the Pixel Stand wirelessly communicates with the Pixel 3 through the charging emissions themselves. And that enables users to pair their phone with particular chargers, specifying rules for what content should be available in the process."
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...t-wireless-charging-delivers-clever-surprise/
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This suggests that the charger transmits data, allowing you to "pair" the charger with behavior. It sounds like it's not NFC, but the data is being transferred over the power signal itself.
"Google has cooked up its own solution, embedding a special data stream within the wireless charging signal. It's not NFC or Bluetooth — the Pixel Stand wirelessly communicates with the Pixel 3 through the charging emissions themselves. And that enables users to pair their phone with particular chargers, specifying rules for what content should be available in the process."
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...t-wireless-charging-delivers-clever-surprise/
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There's gotta be a way to unlock this on a rooted phone, no?
pacman420 said:
There's gotta be a way to unlock this on a rooted phone, no?
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That's what I was thinking. The one flaw of the pixel 3 that pisses me off. Shouldn't have to use their wireless charger to get the full effect.
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Pixels do not support video output via usb-c, that's why I hate my phone :/ there is no way (for a reasonable price) to connect the phone screen to a monitor.
Is this a hardware disability of the Google phones or could it be somehow enabled from software side?
There are reports at Reddit that it takes a certified DisplayLink adapter to work:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/qe9vu0/_/hhrpr80
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/qe9vu0/_/hittmex
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/qe9vu0/_/hitudeg
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/qe9vu0/_/hhsi9yx
Project your Pixel phone's screen:
Project with a wired dockFor a faster connection when you play games or compete in esports, use a wired connection. Certain wired docking stations are compatible with Pixel phones. On a compatible dock with an ethernet port, you can also connect to LAN.
To set up and project on your Pixel phone, follow the steps that came with your compatible dock. For example:
On your phone, from the Play Store, install the DisplayLink Presenter app.
Tip: When you connect your phone to the docking station, the app doesn’t need to be open.
With a USB-C cable, connect your Pixel phone to your compatible dock.
With an HDMI cable, connect your compatible dock to your monitor or TV.
Plug in your compatible dock's power cable.
Tip: Pixel 3 and later Pixel phones work with the MediaGear USB-C Hub Docking Station (item 853265008171). Other docking stations can also work.
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roirraW edor ehT said:
Project your Pixel phone's screen:
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Thanks a lot edor for your extensive answers! It looks like there is no cheap (~5$) solution. Those hubs cost about $150-200
Towelie90 said:
Thanks a lot edor for your extensive answers! It looks like there is no cheap (~5$) solution. Those hubs cost about $150-200
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You're welcome! Yeah, unfortunately.
I'm always guessing that we can indirectly blame Samsung - that their contract with Google stipulates specific ways that Pixels can't be "too good", at least at a reasonable price. It's not like Google can just design and implement whatever they want from scratch, and they depend on Samsung a lot. Just a guess, however.
roirraW edor ehT said:
You're welcome! Yeah, unfortunately.
I'm always guessing that we can indirectly blame Samsung - that their contract with Google stipulates specific ways that Pixels can't be "too good", at least at a reasonable price. It's not like Google can just design and implement whatever they want from scratch, and they depend on Samsung a lot. Just a guess, however.
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Sounds reasonable, and would make sense to market their Dex when the first pixels came out.
I was more than happy with Huawei, but that story went down in a whole different political drama
Well, if the gud driver were to be back ported to 5.10 (I think it's part of 5.13+), then you can make an external display adapter with an rpizero for $5.
The StarTech USB32HDPRO is the least expensive adapter I have seen here in the US that worked with my Pixel 4. Unfortunately the cable has a USB 3 type A so I returned it and can't confirm it works with the Pixel 6.
Does this allow the phone in landscape and portrait? I hear screen orientation doesn't work.
roirraW edor ehT said:
You're welcome! Yeah, unfortunately.
I'm always guessing that we can indirectly blame Samsung - that their contract with Google stipulates specific ways that Pixels can't be "too good", at least at a reasonable price. It's not like Google can just design and implement whatever they want from scratch, and they depend on Samsung a lot. Just a guess, however.
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Agreed, that sounds indeed like what could have been in the small print.
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Sounds reasonable, and would make sense to market their Dex when the first pixels came out.
I was more than happy with Huawei, but that story went down in a whole different political drama
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Since we have modules for magisk that bring pixel features to other phones([pixelfy), one could argue that samsung dex could be ported the same way. just have to find someone who is willing to put in the work.
I'm thinking about getting S22 (Exynos).
I have couple of questions:
* Quickcharging - does the device charge with standard QC3 compatible charges, or is it Samsung proprietary?
* How is Samsung with sources for Exynos kernel these days? I still remember Galaxy S2 Exynos fiasco...
Thanks!
It supports Fast("-ish") charging with non-Samsung chargers and fast charging with Samsung's official charger and 3rd-party chargers which have PPS support.
The kernel source is readily available and the one you build isn't broken in some weird way (which was the case with the S9+, if I remember correctly). I can say that they have definitely improved in that aspect.
Although beware, this is something I would have liked to know instead of sadly finding it out on my own:
Third-party cameras won't be able to record in 60FPS (the highest they can go when "forced" is [email protected]). We can thank Samsung for that. Not to mention they are horrendous with Camera 2 API support (important for GCAM ports), resulting in the front camera photos not working (but you can record videos) unless you have the Ultra (they went out of their way not to let the front camera have e.g. proper RAW support and so on).
Besides that, GSIs are readily available and are IMO fine for daily use (there are some bugs like wifi hotspot, wifi direct and with the proximity sensor "not working" - when you enter a call it will blacken the screen but won't wake it up if you move the phone away from your head).