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Motorola promotes the skip saying that the dots (or another compliant NFC tag) work just like the magnetic wearable skip. I'm finding even the primary skip is a little fiddly and you have to get it pretty close to the exact spot to work. The dots/other tags only seem to work about 5% of the time even though the skip setup utility confirms they are setup as additional unlock tags. I've read in another post that the magnet in the primary skip serves to wake-up the device so it can read the tag although Motorola makes no mention of this in describing the use of the dots. Are others finding the same behavior?
Yes and no. The stickers will not work if the screen is off, where the skip will. I am pretty sure this is by design.
As for it being unreliable or finicky, I haven't seen that here.
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I don't like the moto skip idea. i think its desnecessary for me...
Solutions Etcetera said:
Yes and no. The stickers will not work if the screen is off, where the skip will. I am pretty sure this is by design.
As for it being unreliable or finicky, I haven't seen that here.
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In general the primary skips work, but sometimes I have to hunt around to hit the right spot. I've never gotten a dot to unlock while off, but every once in a while I'll touch a plain old NFC disk I paired and it will unlock from off. Can't figure out why those work sometimes. I've also played around with placing the NFC tag on a very light duty magnet (the flexible adhesive kind) and those do absolutely nothing to engage a secondary tag from off. Playing around with some other magnets may work.
If our combined experience is the norm, Motorola is being inaccurate in their description of the product...
"On the dot
Motorola Skip comes with three Skip dots, too. They work just like Skip but in sticker form. Stick them in convenient places like your car dashboard or nightstand for easy access to unlock your phone." (from their website)
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If our combined experience is the norm, Motorola is being inaccurate in their description of the product...
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Agreed.
Hi there,
I've found this easy tweak to enable double tap to wake on Huawei/Honor devices.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/enable-double-tap-to-wake-t3312676
I loved this feature on my old G4, as it was not needed to pick up the phone from a desk, etc. Unfortunately, it seems Huawei does not give a f...k and adds and removes it randomly from its products lineup depending on the weather I guess.
The above instructions are really simple on a ROOTED device. Would any candid soul that already has a rooted mate 10, try to see if the feature is at least available in the system file? (super simple to do with a root explorer). My phone is not rooted, as I'd not like to void the warranty in case I return it since I'm not fully happy so far with this and other Huawei SW neglicencies.
Cheers.
reutemann said:
Hi there,
I've found this easy tweak to enable double tap to wake on Huawei/Honor devices.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/enable-double-tap-to-wake-t3312676
I loved this feature on my old G4, as it was not needed to pick up the phone from a desk, etc. Unfortunately, it seems Huawei does not give a f...k and adds and removes it randomly from its products lineup depending on the weather I guess.
The above instructions are really simple on a ROOTED device. Would any candid soul that already has a rooted mate 10, try to see if the feature is at least available in the system file? (super simple to do with a root explorer). My phone is not rooted, as I'd not like to void the warranty in case I return it since I'm not fully happy so far with this and other Huawei SW neglicencies.
Cheers.
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It's not working.
You can get the setting to show up but it can't be enabled/stay enabled
ante0 said:
It's not working.
You can get the setting to show up but it can't be enabled/stay enabled
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You mean, the option shows up in the accessibility menu, but not possible to activate right?. Shame on Huawei.
WHICH FIRMWARE ARE YOU ON?. I'm on 142 on a EU hardware.
BTW, any other reliable 3rd party up or alternative to wake up the phone without picking it up or using the power button?
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You mean, the option shows up in the accessibility menu, but not possible to activate right?. Shame on Huawei.
WHICH FIRMWARE ARE YOU ON?. I'm on 142 on a EU hardware.
BTW, any other reliable 3rd party up or alternative to wake up the phone without picking it up or using the power button?
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I'm on B145.
They include a lot of "features" for other Huawei phones, as they seem to use the same sources when they build. Many are non-functioning though.
Face unlock with pick-up to turn on screen works fine. Or just fp reader on the back
But it still requires lifting the phone or putting your finger on the back.
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I'm on B145.
They include a lot of "features" for other Huawei phones, as they seem to use the same sources when they build. Many are non-functioning though.
Face unlock with pick-up to turn on screen works fine. Or just fp reader on the back
But it still requires lifting the phone or putting your finger on the back.
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Right. What a waste of such a great HW with such a poor software, lack of basic premium (?) features on a high end device.
Thanks anyway mate!
reutemann said:
You mean, the option shows up in the accessibility menu, but not possible to activate right?. Shame on Huawei.
WHICH FIRMWARE ARE YOU ON?. I'm on 142 on a EU hardware.
BTW, any other reliable 3rd party up or alternative to wake up the phone without picking it up or using the power button?
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Am sure you are aware kernel must support double tap to wake in order for this switch to work, if u guys have a kernel that supports this... It will work else no way on earth that's happening
BTW, tried a few of those 3rd party apps where I managed to wake the phone up via the IR sensor from the AOD screen. But, this only works for a minute or so, if the AOD is on for longer, IR cannot wake it up.
Looks as if the app is put in a deep state or the sensor not accessible by it once the phone enters a deeper stand by (?).
All power saving crap option disabled. Wrote the developer but no response.
You guys, since you rooted it, would you know if the issue is still present when you freeze power genius via Titanium perhaps?
Hello all,
I have the Note 8 from last year and the new Note 9 that came with the new Bixby 2.0 this year. I like how sleek and refined looking the new Bixby is this year, but it's seriously dumber than the older Bixby that's on my Note 8!
Some of the common commands I give that works on my Note 8:
Turn on/off Fast Charging
Turn on/off Fast Wireless Charging
Save my location as my home
Check for app updates in the Play Store
When I ask the note 9 to turn on/off Fast Charging, it instead goes to optimize my Battery. When I ask it to turn off my fast wireless charging, it turns off Wifi instead! It couldn't even understand anything about checking for updates in the Play Store, whereas the Note 8 could do it very well (sort of currently).
What gives Samsung? Technology and AI is supposed to be smarter, but this time it's pretty stupid to not understanding basic system commands.
Still trying to figure out which is dumber... Using bixby or posting about how dumb bixby button is. ???.
Ok, Google. Whup bixby's ass.
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Still trying to figure out which is dumber... Using bixby or posting about how dumb bixby button is. ?.
Ok, Google. Whup bixby's ass.
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Bixby has its merits. I still use Google 95% of the time due to its smooth performance searching things as well as having 110% accuracy in understanding over Bixby. It's just for some of the specific functions of the phone itself that I want to see how Bixby does that made the Note 8 pretty well.
I really don't have a problem with the Bixby button since I rarely make the same mistake as the general population does with it. This post is really about the Bixby AI itself and how it became less functional than the older version.
Samsung is trying to force it on us. They know it will get better much slower, if at all, if people don't use it. Just look at Siri. Look how fast Alexa made a come up because... Well you gotta give up something to make progress orove forward.
Who would have thought 10 years ago people are paying a premium for the government to spy on them, Siri included. I could see using smart home stuff/IOT if setup properly to maximize the benefits. But most people do not and have not given thought to the many ways. (like very granular A/C and building a proper roof that doesn't trap heat or utilizing that heat to positive energy)
If Google gave up advertising I would use Google assistant more. Heck, I'd probably give in and pay something on a subscription for no ads all the way across my Google apps and Android. Not going to happen if people keep buying that dedicated stuff and putting up with ads and spying. Until then I wear an invisible tin foil hat.
guys dont bash Bixby. if they phase it out, we loose the button.
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Hello all,
I have the Note 8 from last year and the new Note 9 that came with the new Bixby 2.0 this year. I like how sleek and refined looking the new Bixby is this year, but it's seriously dumber than the older Bixby that's on my Note 8!
Some of the common commands I give that works on my Note 8:
Turn on/off Fast Charging
Save my location as my home
Check for app updates in the Play Store
When I ask the note 9 to turn on/off Fast Charging, it instead goes to optimize my Battery. When I ask it to turn off my fast wireless charging, it turns off Wifi instead! It couldn't even understand anything about checking for updates in the Play Store, whereas the Note 8 could do it very well (sort of currently).
What gives Samsung? Technology and AI is supposed to be smarter, but this time it's pretty stupid to not understanding basic system commands.
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I've still not set up Bixby. The main problem is it's inability to recognize your voice.
RaymondPJR said:
I've still not set up Bixby. The main problem is it's inability to recognize your voice.
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I trained box y on the note 9 to recognise my voice. I also have a note 8 in the same room. When saying hi bixby the note 8 responds but the note 9 doesn't. I think bixby 2.0 is still in its infancy whereas bixby 1.0 on the note 8 is refined. Pity we have to use bixby 2.0 on the note 9.
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I agree, I was so hoping it would be Bixby 1 but with improvements to speech recognition and a refinement. Instead, it's like a completely different, stripped out version
xMadMike said:
I agree, I was so hoping it would be Bixby 1 but with improvements to speech recognition and a refinement. Instead, it's like a completely different, stripped out version
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GigaSPX said:
Hello all,
I have the Note 8 from last year and the new Note 9 that came with the new Bixby 2.0 this year. I like how sleek and refined looking the new Bixby is this year, but it's seriously dumber than the older Bixby that's on my Note 8!
Some of the common commands I give that works on my Note 8:
Turn on/off Fast Charging
Turn on/off Fast Wireless Charging
Save my location as my home
Check for app updates in the Play Store
When I ask the note 9 to turn on/off Fast Charging, it instead goes to optimize my Battery. When I ask it to turn off my fast wireless charging, it turns off Wifi instead! It couldn't even understand anything about checking for updates in the Play Store, whereas the Note 8 could do it very well (sort of currently).
What gives Samsung? Technology and AI is supposed to be smarter, but this time it's pretty stupid to not understanding basic system commands.
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Hello
I just bought a note 9, and the main reason I buy notes is s-pen and bixby. Now on note 9, none of my quick commands work, I cannot get bixby voice to recognize my voice, other than 'Hi Bixby'. What use the update, if it completely disables the app? The app is all the time trying to communicate to the network, cannot connect to the network and so cannot carry out any commands.
I am seriously thinking of returning the note 9 (I got it from samsung.com), and will keep my note 8.
thanks
thanks
tahrang said:
Hello
I just bought a note 9, and the main reason I buy notes is s-pen and bixby. Now on note 9, none of my quick commands work, I cannot get bixby voice to recognize my voice, other than 'Hi Bixby'. What use the update, if it completely disables the app? The app is all the time trying to communicate to the network, cannot connect to the network and so cannot carry out any commands.
I am seriously thinking of returning the note 9 (I got it from samsung.com), and will keep my note 8.
thanks
thanks
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Bixby is terrible, like the general public agrees on, but the phone itself is not. I have both the Note 8 and Note 9, and the Note 9 is a wonderful upgrade from the Note 8. Bigger battery, better camera, and a nicer "whiter" screen.
I mainly use Google Assistant anyways, and it's a much better assistant AI anyway. On both Bixbys, it doesn't really recognize the names I tell it to call unlike Google having utmost accuracy.
tahrang said:
Hello
I just bought a note 9, and the main reason I buy notes is s-pen and bixby. Now on note 9, none of my quick commands work, I cannot get bixby voice to recognize my voice, other than 'Hi Bixby'. What use the update, if it completely disables the app? The app is all the time trying to communicate to the network, cannot connect to the network and so cannot carry out any commands.
I am seriously thinking of returning the note 9 (I got it from samsung.com), and will keep my note 8.
thanks
thanks
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Returning a Note9 in favor of the Note8 due to Bixby being bad... When Google Assistant is readily available... Whoa. Brain cannot compute this...
PsiPhiDan said:
Returning a Note9 in favor of the Note8 due to Bixby being bad... When Google Assistant is readily available... Whoa. Brain cannot compute this...
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You think that's funny? Go read some of the reasons for returning and never "ever" buying Samsung again from the official Samsung forums . [emoji1787]
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You think that's funny? Go read some of the reasons for returning and never "ever" buying Samsung again from the official Samsung forums . [emoji1787]
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I concur. Returning this phone because Bixby sucks has to be the silliest reason I've ever heard, considering that Google Assistant is available and is light years ahead of Bixby. I haven't even set Bixby up on my phone and I don't see why I would ever want to.
And perhaps there are reasons to return this phone, but people hyperventilating on the official forums (or anywhere on the internet) have to be taken with a huge grain of salt.
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I concur. Returning this phone because Bixby sucks has to be the silliest reason I've ever heard, considering that Google Assistant is available and is light years ahead of Bixby. I haven't even set Bixby up on my phone and I don't see why I would ever want to.
And perhaps there are reasons to return this phone, but people hyperventilating on the official forums (or anywhere on the internet) have to be taken with a huge grain of salt.
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Returning a Note9 in favor of the Note8 due to Bixby being bad... When Google Assistant is readily available... Whoa. Brain cannot compute this...
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I am really sorry, you feel that I am hyperventilating. I was agreeing to the original post.
Secondly, whatever your reasons for not using Bixby or preferring one AI to another, that is not enough reason to make fun of others.
Thank you both for your very kind words.
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You think that's funny? Go read some of the reasons for returning and never "ever" buying Samsung again from the official Samsung forums . [emoji1787]
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I am really sorry, you feel that I am hyperventilating. I was agreeing to the original post.
Secondly, whatever your reasons for not using Bixby or preferring one AI to another, that is not enough reason to make fun of others.
Thank you both for your very kind words.
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Regarding the hyperventilating comment, I wasn't talking about you, but rather the people who are hyperventilating on the official forums. That was in reference to your comment regarding people "never buying a Samsung again."
As to your second comment, nobody was making fun of you, certainly not me. If you feel slighted, please point out where in my post you found offense. Life becomes very difficult when one is overly sensitive. Did I think your overall complaint was ridiculous? Absolutely. Nobody, and I really do mean nobody buys this phone because of Bixby. It offers no additional functionality over the built in Google assistant, and most people don't even set it up. I haven't seen a single review of this device that even mentioned Bixby and useful in the same paragraph. It is just like the old SVoice that Samsung forced on all of us on their older phones, and nobody ever used it. But by all means, feel free to never buy another Samsung device again. Just don't expect Bixby on anything else other than Samsung. With an apple phone you'll get siri and Google assistant, with Samsung you get Bixby and Google assistant, and every other phone comes with just Google assistant.
Look, I get it. Nobody showed you Google assistant, you set up Bixby and were used to using it. Do yourself a favor, set up Google assistant, turn on the "OK Google" voice command, and whenever you need something, say "OK Google" and tell it what you want. Works when the phone is locked, works when you're driving, works completely hands free, just works. And then metaphorically toss Bixby into the garbage where it belongs.
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I concur. Returning this phone because Bixby sucks has to be the silliest reason I've ever heard, considering that Google Assistant is available and is light years ahead of Bixby. I haven't even set Bixby up on my phone and I don't see why I would ever want to.
And perhaps there are reasons to return this phone, but people hyperventilating on the official forums (or anywhere on the internet) have to be taken with a huge grain of salt.
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Returning a Note9 in favor of the Note8 due to Bixby being bad... When Google Assistant is readily available... Whoa. Brain cannot compute this...
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Regarding the hyperventilating comment, I wasn't talking about you, but rather the people who are hyperventilating on the official forums. That was in reference to your comment regarding people "never buying a Samsung again."
As to your second comment, nobody was making fun of you, certainly not me. If you feel slighted, please point out where in my post you found offense. Life becomes very difficult when one is overly sensitive. Did I think your overall complaint was ridiculous? Absolutely. Nobody, and I really do mean nobody buys this phone because of Bixby. It offers no additional functionality over the built in Google assistant, and most people don't even set it up. I haven't seen a single review of this device that even mentioned Bixby and useful in the same paragraph. It is just like the old SVoice that Samsung forced on all of us on their older phones, and nobody ever used it. But by all means, feel free to never buy another Samsung device again. Just don't expect Bixby on anything else other than Samsung. With an apple phone you'll get siri and Google assistant, with Samsung you get Bixby and Google assistant, and every other phone comes with just Google assistant.
Look, I get it. Nobody showed you Google assistant, you set up Bixby and were used to using it. Do yourself a favor, set up Google assistant, turn on the "OK Google" voice command, and whenever you need something, say "OK Google" and tell it what you want. Works when the phone is locked, works when you're driving, works completely hands free, just works. And then metaphorically toss Bixby into the garbage where it belongs.
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I never commented on the "never buying samsung again" post.
As for bixby, I use it for device maintenance commands mostly. And I have setup google assistant, and use that for most internet related queries etc. So I use both on Note phones, but on my tablets, I use google assistant.
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I never commented on the "never buying samsung again" post.
As for bixby, I use it for device maintenance commands mostly. And I have setup google assistant, and use that for most internet related queries etc. So I use both on Note phones, but on my tablets, I use google assistant.
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Wait, so you took offense to a reply I made regarding a post that wasn't even yours? I guess I should have been more careful and checked that the person offended by what I wrote wasn't even the person whom I replied to, but you can surely understand my presumption. I mean, I even quoted the posted I was replying to.
But OK, I'll bite. What exactly do you need Bixby to do? What device maintenance commands does it help you with.
This is from the original post:
- Turn on/off Fast Charging
- Turn on/off Fast Wireless Charging
- Save my location as my home
- Check for app updates in the Play Store
For the first 2, my only question is why? How often do you need to toggle it? I've had a GS 7 Edge for 2 years and not once did I need to disable fast charging. No battery degradation either. The 3rd one needs to be done only once I presume. The last one updates automatically over wifi once you are charging. If you don't have it set up that way, you should. And just about everything else is quickly accessible through the notification menu. I am genuinely curious, maybe there is a compelling reason for me to set up Bixby instead of having that dedicated button be a nuisance that gets accidentally pressed all the time.
Bixby use
sputnik767 said:
I concur. Returning this phone because Bixby sucks has to be the silliest reason I've ever heard, considering that Google Assistant is available and is light years ahead of Bixby. I haven't even set Bixby up on my phone and I don't see why I would ever want to.
And perhaps there are reasons to return this phone, but people hyperventilating on the official forums (or anywhere on the internet) have to be taken with a huge grain of salt.
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Returning a Note9 in favor of the Note8 due to Bixby being bad... When Google Assistant is readily available... Whoa. Brain cannot compute this...
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sputnik767 said:
Wait, so you took offense to a reply I made regarding a post that wasn't even yours? I guess I should have been more careful and checked that the person offended by what I wrote wasn't even the person whom I replied to, but you can surely understand my presumption. I mean, I even quoted the posted I was replying to.
But OK, I'll bite. What exactly do you need Bixby to do? What device maintenance commands does it help you with.
This is from the original post:
- Turn on/off Fast Charging
- Turn on/off Fast Wireless Charging
- Save my location as my home
- Check for app updates in the Play Store
For the first 2, my only question is why? How often do you need to toggle it? I've had a GS 7 Edge for 2 years and not once did I need to disable fast charging. No battery degradation either. The 3rd one needs to be done only once I presume. The last one updates automatically over wifi once you are charging. If you don't have it set up that way, you should. And just about everything else is quickly accessible through the notification menu. I am genuinely curious, maybe there is a compelling reason for me to set up Bixby instead of having that dedicated button be a nuisance that gets accidentally pressed all the time.
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No, not any of the above maintenance tasks.
I use (used) bixby for - (at night time)
changing power saving to mid
lowering volumes
cleaning memory
clearing space
The thing is I could put all the above commands in one quick command, and with bixby wake-up with voice pwd, Bixby would perform these without me having to even touch the phone. Of course, now with samsung removing the wake-up with voice pwd, I have to physically unlock the phone.
Yes, I have activated the do not disturb (time-based), so maybe the volume command was not needed
Now, since bixby is no longer working as it was previously, I did find something else to replace that. I tried using IFTTT, but that didn't have the above commands, only completely mute the phone, which I don't want.
I am using routines, which is available through Good Lock on samsung app store (not in google play).
thanks
Although some people have a use for Bixby, I'm not one of them. I tried to remap the button with BX Buttons (?), but it didn't work for me.
I was using Package Disabler Pro on two previous Samsung phones and tablets, so I thought I'd try it on the Note 9. As discussed elsewhere on this forum, that version of the app doesn't work on the Note 9. I bought the recommended Package Disabler Pro + from policedeveloper and it worked fine on the Note 9.
Using the new Package Disabler, I killed all the Bixby apps, which made the button totally inert. I wish I could have remapped it, but at least now I don't accidentally bring up Bixby all the time.
mojoehand said:
Although some people have a use for Bixby, I'm not one of them. I tried to remap the button with BX Buttons (?), but it didn't work for me.
I was using Package Disabler Pro on two previous Samsung phones and tablets, so I thought I'd try it on the Note 9. As discussed elsewhere on this forum, that version of the app doesn't work on the Note 9. I bought the recommended Package Disabler Pro + from policedeveloper and it worked fine on the Note 9.
Using the new Package Disabler, I killed all the Bixby apps, which made the button totally inert. I wish I could have remapped it, but at least now I don't accidentally bring up Bixby all the time.
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looking up the package disabler from policedeveloper now. thanks!
Just bought a global version of the nubia red magic 3 and the display has a red tint like the ones on Samsung S8.. It got worse as it was emphasised when I turned on the night light:crying:
oberio28 said:
Just bought a global version of the nubia red magic 3 and the display has a red tint like the ones on Samsung S8.. It got worse as it was emphasised when turned on the night light:crying:
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Yeah mine isn't bad unless I turn brightness below 20%...the CN Rom has display color adjustments, apparently they deemed this non-exclusive to Global Rom.
SuperDroidMe said:
Yeah mine isn't bad unless I turn brightness below 20%...the CN Rom has display color adjustments, apparently they deemed this non-exclusive to Global Rom.
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Dang, should we just wait for the updates? Some say that it isn't normal to have that problem with the amoled
oberio28 said:
Dang, should we just wait for the updates? Some say that it isn't normal to have that problem with the amoled
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Well if it's too bad and you bought from Red Magic Store you do have 12 month warranty. But updates would be nice for sure.
SuperDroidMe said:
Well if it's too bad and you bought from Red Magic Store you do have 12 month warranty. But updates would be nice for sure.
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It aint that bad, might be similar to yours.. It just sucks that the issue is still recurring in 2019.. XD
oberio28 said:
It aint that bad, might be similar to yours.. It just sucks that the issue is still recurring in 2019.. XD
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Indeed, literally I circumvent it by turning off Adaptive brightness and leave it on 50%, the game launcher has brightness control built in too so that helps. If you want gestures, I can recommend "Fluid NG" in the playstore, then run the adb command to hide stock navigation and you can turn it off and on when you want. The CN Rom truly is great but the SMS system is not good in US with their WeChat or whatever it's called lol. Plus LTE won't work you can only get 4g on CN.
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Indeed, literally I circumvent it by turning off Adaptive brightness and leave it on 50%, the game launcher has brightness control built in too so that helps. If you want gestures, I can recommend "Fluid NG" in the playstore, then run the adb command to hide stock navigation and you can turn it off and on when you want. The CN Rom truly is great but the SMS system is not good in US with their WeChat or whatever it's called lol. Plus LTE won't work you can only get 4g on CN.
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Thanks bud, I'm worrying now on screen burn in lmfao!
This is gonna be funny tomorrow when I get my red phone from Fedex. I hope you have defective phones, and you and your loved ones have cancer, gonorrhea and/or cold. Also, follow me on twitch, youtube and yelp.
nabbed said:
This is gonna be funny tomorrow when I get my red phone from Fedex. I hope you have defective phones, and you and your loved ones have cancer, gonorrhea and/or cold. Also, follow me on twitch, youtube and yelp.
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Dfq bro! Send us some reviews on your unit
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Dfq bro! Send us some reviews on your unit
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Will absolutely do.
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Dfq bro! Send us some reviews on your unit
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RM3, 8/128GB, Red, NA variant.
Just got the phone. First impressions here first. I'll probably write a full review with pictures in a separate thread.
There's no particular order of importance of these following points.
1) The phone is gorgeous - it's a stunner. Also, huge. Makes my old OP6 look small. Side note: there's only swiping down from notification portion of the screen - meaning that you have to reach to the very top with the first swipe. But overall one-handed operation is not that much different from OP6 - in other words, tough.
2) Less slippery than all glass OP6. Feels really good holding it.
3) The display quality is on par with OP6. Not quite as picturesque as a GS9 display, but very nice looking. Haven't tested it in full sunlight yet. Also, the display is huge. Literally feels much bigger than OP6. The bezels are noticeable, but are definitely not a problem because most apps hide them.
4) Display 90Hz - you notice it right away and then you forget about it. But when I went to OP6 (the fastest phone I've used before,) it felt a bit choppy. 90Hz is real. Also, the phone itself feels significantly faster than OP6 - boot up, how quickly widgets update after a reboot, etc.
5) The battery is... fantastic - I'm so far projecting about 11 hours SOT.
6) The camera is MEH. I'll have to test it more, but so far it looks like a weaker version of OP6, which was already meh. I'm sure it's gonna provide excellent pictures in good light (haven't tried), but in low light - not so good. For example, 48mp mode is completely useless in low light. You have to switch to 12mp to get a decent shot (it combines 4 pixels into one to get more light.) I tried a few Google Cam apks, but haven't found one that worked.
7) There are bugs:
a) My sim card won't allow to set up call forwarding with AT&T. It works fine with OP6. Gonna get a new sim card tomorrow.
b) Swype keyboard (old apk) just doesn't stick. I tried like a million of different ones, none stick - phone always reverts to GBoard. Maybe it's an Android Pie issue. Very annoying.
c) Chromecast and Smart TV work perfectly except for one thing - screen mirroring doesn't work with Chromecast. You can stream, cast, mirror with TV etc, but that one single thing just doesn't work - it says Connecting...
Overall, I'm very happy with the phone, provides I can resolve some of the issues above.
Just bought the eco-sport case... It's worth the price, but if you are planning to use or buy the controller, just by the the case suitable to it...
UPDATE on the Red one:
1) Chromecast now works with screen mirroring just fine - must have needed to be rebooted.
2) I think the issue with the sim card and not being able to configure call forwarding is almost clear now - the card reports the Slot 1 IMEI as CDMA (14 digits). But even the Slot 2 IMEI (15 digits) gives an error "Network or Sim Card error." Called ATT and they recommended a new sim card, free of charge. When I get a new sim card tomorrow I will report back.
3) I have a serious issue with either the phone or the power button position. My phone rebooted 3 times in 5 minutes today. It may have been me inadvertently pressing the power button w/o realizing it. It it may be a defective phone. I rebooted the phone, cleared cache in recovery, and there were no more problems. However, the power button is in a perfect position for my thumbs, both hands, to press that button without realizing it. Maybe I'm holding it wrong.
UPDATE #2:
1) I'm still struggling with some issues but I am also getting some resolved. The power button thing came back once - I still cannot tell what the problem is.
2) On the bright side - this camera is amazing in bright light and medium light conditions.
I took some photos in good and dim lights. The results were spectacular.
Example - a room was illuminated by a single weak lamp and a distant window full of sunlight. The 12mp picture was as good if not better than a Galaxy S9 picture.
This was significantly better than OP6.
I think if someone made a Google Cam port for this camera, it would be flagship level quality.
Guys, FYI, some of our questions might be answered through this link: https://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-1472848-1-1.html
[The system of XDA won't allow me to share this as a new thread so I'll just post this a reply]
It's in Mandarin but google will translate the texts..
For those who worry about the security of the thread, here are its contents:
(P.S. They refer to the Red Magic 3 as Red Devil 3)
Since the launch of the Red Devils 3, due to its strong performance, super heat dissipation, cool appearance, and long-lasting battery life, it has attracted many magic beans to place orders at the first time. The first 90Hz screen, 4D shock and five-finger control are well received.
After the listing of the Red Devils 3, we also received feedback from some enthusiastic magic beans, and compiled this quick question for some of the more feedback problems, hoping to help everyone get started smoothly~
PS: It is expected that a new version will be pushed at the end of May (actually likely to be advanced) to focus on some of the more feedbacks.
Please have the magic beans in need to leave IMEI in this questionnaire, we will give priority to push. Https://wj.qq.com/s2/3664012/b082/
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1, the screen has a distinct graininess, the resolution is not so high. It doesn't look too delicate, can you feel the granularity?
A: Previously, on some models, to save memory usage, the resolution of the built-in wallpaper was reduced.
Subsequent we will increase the resolution of our own wallpaper. Please download the HD wallpaper yourself to experience the clarity of the screen.
2, the screen color is a bit rich, the color temperature is a bit yellow when the eye protection mode is not opened, is it yellower than the first generation?
A: The Red Devil 3 is an AMOLED material, which is more beautiful than the LCD display. It is a normal phenomenon.
Regarding the color temperature, the factory is adjusted according to the style of the public, and also supports customization.
You can go to the Settings - Display - Screen Color Display and adjust to your favorite color temperature on the palette according to your own habits.
3. I feel that the top speaker sound is smaller than the bottom sound speaker. It sounds like no texture, no bass effect?
A: In order to give users a better gaming experience, the Red Devils 3 uses a dual-speaker and dual-tone intelligent power amplifier solution to increase the volume.
In the audio design, in order to ensure the balance of volume and tone, the upper speaker is mainly used to output the medium-high frequency band. The lower speaker outputs a full-band solution for an excellent listening experience.
In the actual experience, the external stereo is very obvious, please feel free to use.
4, my mobile phone protective film is smashed, watching how some bubbles are going on?
A: I am very sorry to bring you a bad experience. Please call the after-sales customer service 400-700-6600 for this question. For the flaw on the film, we will give you a new film for free.
5, sometimes the phone will automatically restart, how is this going?
A: We have located the reason and will resolve this issue in the next release, please update to the latest version to experience.
6, playing games sometimes encounter breaks?
A: The new version has been optimized for touch. Please update to the latest version after V2.14 and later. We will continue to follow this feedback in the future.
7, a key change machine connection timeout, Sony mobile phones and Xiaomi 8 can not connect.
A: Please upgrade your phone to the latest version first. We will also perform internal verification simultaneously, and will fix it as soon as possible if it is confirmed that there is a problem. If the new version is still not resolved, you can contact the after-sales service for testing.
8. Feel that the right side of the capacitor button is not sensitive.
A: Since the scene of the right capacitor button was found to be inadvertently touched during the test, some adjustments were made later.
We have feedback optimization for such issues. If it is more influential, please contact the after-sales service for testing.
9, playing the king's glory encounters the problem of crashing and crashing.
A: Please update your mobile phone to the latest version and experience it. If there is still a recurrence, you can contact the after-sales service.
10. Can't connect to WiFi? It will not work after restarting and restoring the factory settings.
A: Since Android 9.0 has improved security permissions, the switch to add a hidden network is turned off by default.
To add a hidden network, open Settings - WLAN, slide to the bottom, click "Add Network", then click "Hide Network", select "Yes", and then enter the name of the hotspot you want to add to add it.
If the WiFi network that is normally displayed directly cannot be connected, please provide the brand and model of the router. We will transfer it to R&D for analysis, and we suggest that you contact the after-sales detection process directly.
11. The fever is a bit big when playing games.
A: Turning on the "Red Devils Time" will result in a slight increase in power consumption and heat. You can try to close it first. The specific path is: enter the game space, click on the avatar in the upper right corner, click on “Time Setting”, and click on the first item “Red Devil Time” to close. At the same time, click “fan adjustment” to turn on the cooling fan and adjust the fan speed to “quick cooling”.
12. The triangle on the right side of the back cover logo light is found to be out of color, and the top left of the camera is also. I thought it was the oil on my hand. I cleaned it with a wet tissue and found it to fade.
Answer: The logo on the back cover LOGO lamp and the camera is laser engraved, which belongs to physical etching. In theory, it will not “color fade”. This may be caused by dirt on the surface. Please wipe it with a dry cloth or a corner of the clothes to return to normal.
13, using Huawei, Xiaomi and other friends charger and data cable can not be charged, unplug the charger still shows charging?
A: Since the chargers and data lines of different manufacturers have their own optimization and limitations, it is recommended to charge the mobile phone only with the original standard charger and data cable.
14, stimulating the battlefield game is prone to the right perspective can not move?
A: This problem is generally caused by the position of the palm of the right hand pressing to the edge of the screen when the horizontal screen is held, causing the finger to move. It is recommended to adjust the holding posture appropriately. Subsequent versions will also be optimized for such scenarios.
15. After setting the screen refresh rate to 90FPS in the game space, is there a feeling of spurring the battlefield?
A: At present, only some games support the 90FPS refresh rate. Since the stimulus battlefield does not support 90FPS display temporarily, it is recommended to set the screen refresh rate to 60FPS or “Auto”. The recommended setting is “Auto”, and the game works better when the game settings match the screen refresh rate.
16. What is the effective rate of the 240Hz touch screen reporting rate?
A: Add the app to the game space application list. The application in the game space list can support the 240Hz touch screen report rate regardless of whether it is open in the game space.
17. When the hands are held horizontally (especially in the game state), the WiFi signal is affected?
A: The Red Devils esports game phone uses a dual antenna design. The WiFi antenna is located on both sides of the top of the phone. It is recommended that you do not hold the top of the phone with your palm when playing games or watching movies on the horizontal screen. Use your fingers to support your phone to prevent the phone's wifi signal from being blocked.
18. Will the fan get into the water and get into the ash?
A: The fan body can achieve IP55 waterproof and dustproof, and all of them have passed relevant tests. Please feel free to use them. It is recommended that you use them with care to avoid any troubles to your experience.
19. Can't connect to the computer?
A: The latest bidirectional Type-C data cable is included in the package, not the traditional data cable with USB interface.
If your computer is relatively new, with a Type-C interface (smaller, similar to the charging interface on the bottom of the phone), the original data cable included in the package can be directly connected.
If your computer comes with a normal USB interface (traditional, larger USB interface), use a traditional Type-C data cable with a USB interface. In most cases, the data cable can be used universally.
But be careful not to use the Huawei brand data cable, you may encounter compatibility issues.
After plugging in the computer, you need to unlock the phone first, and click the top line from the drop-down status bar to say "Android system is charging this device via USB", click on the menu, and then select "Transfer File", then you can get from the computer. I saw the connection information. If you still have problems, please contact the after-sales detection process.
20, the system is too inhuman, and add some daily application functions. WeChat Alipay payment code sweep, shortcut keys to open flashlights and so on.
A: The above said that there is already, please pull down the notification bar, swipe to the right, click "+", which is "custom".
Go to the bottom of the page to list more switches, click to add the switch you need, long press the added switch, you can freely adjust the position of the shortcut switch.
Everyone has other questions, welcome to post ~
Of course, in the process of using, when you find fresh and fun and interesting features, you are also welcome to send out, sharing is a pleasure, but also the motivation for us to persist in innovation and make good products, and continue to advance!
oberio28 said:
5, sometimes the phone will automatically restart, how is this going?
A: We have located the reason and will resolve this issue in the next release, please update to the latest version to experience.
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Interesting.
In addition to "Do Not Disturb" when flipping the phone over, facing down. Is there a way to also immediately lock the phone?
You can hold the power down and select "Lockdown" (this has to be enabled in display settings first).
I need it to be automated when flipping the phone over. I often leave my phone at my desk and I don't want it to be immediately accessible.
garyHal said:
I need it to be automated when flipping the phone over. I often leave my phone at my desk and I don't want it to be immediately accessible.
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What do you mean lock the phone? After a set amount of seconds it auto locks, face up or face down.
You are correct, the phone auto locks. I have it set to 15 seconds. I need the phone to lock immediately, regardless of the auto lock time.
garyHal said:
You are correct, the phone auto locks. I have it set to 15 seconds. I need the phone to lock immediately, regardless of the auto lock time.
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Tap the power button and off it goes. If you are in a work environment where if you walk away for 5 seconds and your phone is at risk of being compromised either you need to find another job (lol) or never leave the phone on the desk. That's some serious personal insecurity right there.
The easy answer is something like Tasker to look at the gyro, ambient brightness and the proximity sensor but I don't know offhand if that requires root to lock your screen.
raynan said:
The easy answer is something like Tasker to look at the gyro, ambient brightness and the proximity sensor but I don't know offhand if that requires root to lock your screen.
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Lol. That's easy? Easier than hitting the power button? This whole thread is silly.
bobby janow said:
Lol. That's easy? Easier than hitting the power button? This whole thread is silly.
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If you're looking for a once-and-done solution, yes. But I am an automation freak
raynan said:
If you're looking for a once-and-done solution, yes. But I am an automation freak
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Oh.. lol. I can't help you with that. I'm a practical guy. Physical as it were. Push the button. Make it happen.
bobby janow said:
Oh.. lol. I can't help you with that. I'm a practical guy. Physical as it were. Push the button. Make it happen.
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That probably is the EASIEST answer, but if you can flip your phone to make it turn off sound, lock, and maybe launch the sound recorder (for example), you have a discrete, potentially automatic meeting transcriber that's pretty much thoughtless.
raynan said:
That probably is the EASIEST answer, but if you can flip your phone to make it turn off sound, lock, and maybe launch the sound recorder (for example), you have a discrete, potentially automatic meeting transcriber that's pretty much thoughtless.
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Food for thought. But perhaps you might want to think of another device to do those things. Why would you even want a phone for those functions? A little recorder would do that with no compromise of your personal data. Pull it out of your pocket, put it on the table like a phone and you got your spy device. Phone locked away in your pocket.
Or a shortcut to the sound recorder, lock the phone, face down on the table. Unless you're an agent of some sort then you need to talk with your superiors and design something. Fun convo though.
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Food for thought. But perhaps you might want to think of another device to do those things. Why would you even want a phone for those functions? A little recorder would do that with no compromise of your personal data. Pull it out of your pocket, put it on the table like a phone and you got your spy device. Phone locked away in your pocket.
Or a shortcut to the sound recorder, lock the phone, face down on the table. Unless you're an agent of some sort then you need to talk with your superiors and design something. Fun convo though.
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It's fun hearing others' points of view!
But I'm thinking convenience; you've already got a phone and, with the Pixel 4's live transcription and text search, it could make for a powerful tool in this circumstance, as niche as it might be.
raynan said:
It's fun hearing others' points of view!
But I'm thinking convenience; you've already got a phone and, with the Pixel 4's live transcription and text search, it could make for a powerful tool in this circumstance, as niche as it might be.
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Yes it would. But now you're talking about automating a few different actions one of which is disabling sounds and another locking the screen. Then starting a task of recording and then turning off if the storage gets full without deleting previous recordings. All without user input. I'm not sure a phone was designed to do that. At least not these.
I suspect there are devices that can do that but that might be clandestine type stuff we are not privy to. But maybe a Tasker procedure could handle that? I don't know.
You would want a device that would start recording once voices are heard, and stop after a few minutes of silence.
I do work in an area that contains sensitive information. People entering have to leave their phones at the front desk with the phone muted. I just want to ensure that when I hand over the phone, face down, that it is immediately and automatically locked from anyone else. Simplifying that process would be great!
Please don't question the logic or rationale of my work area.
garyHal said:
I do work in an area that contains sensitive information. People entering have to leave their phones at the front desk with the phone muted. I just want to ensure that when I hand over the phone, face down, that it is immediately and automatically locked from anyone else. Simplifying that process would be great!
Please don't question the logic or rationale of my work area.
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The XML here can be imported to Tasker to do what you're describing. You may find that you'll need to tweak it to better fit your usage/device, but the skeleton here should be a good starting point.
Edit: XDA didn't like my XML; here's a Google Drive link https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zxgUTwJA37Haf9rV2TbzHWaD1XJeQwx/view?usp=drivesdk