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Nexus X and Nexus P ( 2015 ) Smartphones
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rezenclowd3
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A common problem reported on the 6p is that GPS orientation and the compass is incorrect. I too have this problem and I'd consider it a software deal breaker.
I notice myself testing on a compass apps it seems to be down to the orientation detection of the device. If you hold your phone at a 35-90 degree tilt backwards (screen facing up) compass is accurate, as soon as you try device 90 degree upright it loses all idea of where its facing.
I also do the figure 8 calibration just on the safe side.
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rezenclowd3
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Compass Calibration
Problem is it does not stick on reboot. Generally my phone thinks I am pointing 90º to my left, and if I do a 360º sweep, the phone thinks I am pointing another direction than I originally was. Hopefully an update comes out.
Problem is it does not stick on reboot. Generally my phone thinks I am pointing 90º to my left, and if I do a 360º sweep, the phone thinks I am pointing another direction than I originally was. Hopefully an update comes out.
I was caught missing my powerbank today, but I was shooting tons of pictures in -13C in a really crappy cellular coverage so it was quite understandable. Luckily I had bought a USB C cable for my car as well.
Looks like you didn't do much at all. Did you just keep the screen on without using any apps?
When I saw it I was wondering too. However I checked mine and it looks similar. I have been playing music from google play music from the speakers for roughly 5 hours....it isn't even on the battery graph
. Been browsing for about 2 hours too and chorme barely shows up.
That's mostly expected. On a phone that large, the screen is a major drain.When I saw it I was wondering too. However I checked mine and it looks similar. I have been playing music from google play music from the speakers for roughly 5 hours....it isn't even on the battery graph
Gold version is now available for purchase!
($499) 32GB and ($549) 64GB versions only.
https://store.google.com/product/nexus_6p
($499) 32GB and ($549) 64GB versions only.
https://store.google.com/product/nexus_6p
So my power cable is completely hosed and barely stays in the device.
Called Google the morning, they'll replace it for free...except they need to replace the whole phone as well.
Next step is to call Huawei.
Called Google the morning, they'll replace it for free...except they need to replace the whole phone as well.
Next step is to call Huawei.
oh wow. I am wondering, does the cable itself have the mechanism that holds it into the phone, or does the phone hold that mechanism? Reason why I ask, if it is the phone that holds the mechanism then the phone would be the problem.
Have you tried the other end of the cable? It would be unlikely both ends are bad. So if the other end does not hold, it would lead me to believe that the phone is the problem.
So I tried three things.
Side one of the double USB-C is hosed. It barely charges the thing. Two times I have plugged the thing in only to have it not charge over night. Thank God Doze is super effective, so I can plug it in again and it fast charges before I head to work.
Side two of the double USB-C is alright ish. It seems to charge, but is still a bit wobbly.
The included USB-C to USB-A cable fits almost perfectly.
oh okay. Sounds definitely like the cable is the problem. I haven't experienced any problems with mine as yet. So hopefully it is not widespread. I don't see why Google wants you to return the phone as well though :s. I would probably just skip the hassle and order a usb C on amazon. I got one for my car (techmate I think) that is certified by Google. I can send you the link if you want. I think it was 9 or 10 bucks.
I flipped the cable the other way and it seems better. You are 100% right about skipping the hassle. I feel like Google should just replace the darn cable especially if it's adopted across multiple devices.
Google dropped the 5X $30 permanently if anyone is interested. I'm still playing with mine alongside my 6S. Torn on whether or not I'm going to switch.
Does anyone know a setting where you can set the screen to remain on while listening to google music? There is a setting to do this for my Sirius radio app and tune in radio.
Is prefer not to have two phones I'm constantly switching between lolkeep both and switch every month
Every month? Heck I switch between my Note 5 and iPhone 6s + weekly sometimes daily!keep both and switch every month