Thinking about returning my recently purchased G Pro for the G2. Some silly questions that I couldn't find answers to from searching:
1) If I use the knock-on feature to turn on the screen momentarily (check the time or notifications) but don't actually swipe to wake it up, does it automatically turn off after a couple of seconds (like what happens when pressing the power button on other phones) or does it stay in an on position?
2) I read some issues with Nova and knock-off. But do 3rd party launchers work just fine for the knock-on feature? I don't mind just letting the screen turn off after the prescribed time so knock-off is not as big a deal.
3) Most cases I've seen leave the volume/power buttons exposed, which I would prefer to make button pressing easier. Does this eliminate any issues of pockets turning on the screen?
4) Anyone noticed premature scuffing of the power button on from constant resting on surfaces (if no case is used)?
Thanks!!
MobileNick said:
Thinking about returning my recently purchased G Pro for the G2. Some silly questions that I couldn't find answers to from searching:
1) If I use the knock-on feature to turn on the screen momentarily (check the time or notifications) but don't actually swipe to wake it up, does it automatically turn off after a couple of seconds (like what happens when pressing the power button on other phones) or does it stay in an on position?
2) I read some issues with Nova and knock-off. But do 3rd party launchers work just fine for the knock-on feature? I don't mind just letting the screen turn off after the prescribed time so knock-off is not as big a deal.
3) Most cases I've seen leave the volume/power buttons exposed, which I would prefer to make button pressing easier. Does this eliminate any issues of pockets turning on the screen?
4) Anyone noticed premature scuffing of the power button on from constant resting on surfaces (if no case is used)?
Thanks!!
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1. On my VZW G2, with Nova installed, yes - it dims in about 5 seconds, turns off in about 10 seconds
2. I've used Nova since day 1, and I've not had any real issues with on or off. If its in my hand, I use a knuckle, and if its on a desk/surface a tap seems to work fine. I think it likes a good solid shake to move the accelerometer or something.
3. I've got the cheap Verizon TPU case on, leaves the buttons exposed, and I've had 0 issues with screen on in mah pocket.
4. I've always used a case, so I've got nothing here. Sorry.
Cheers! :good:
Cool - thanks for the quick reply! I am enjoying my G Pro, so I think I will love the G2 My only issue with the G Pro really is that the whole point of the large screen "phablet" is to get more info on the display. But many apps do not take advantage. I've looked at apps side by side with my prior Galaxy S3, and the same info is there - just larger on the G Pro! Not worth carrying a larger heavier device if I can't get more info on the screen. Only when raw browsing does it really help. The G2 seems like the perfect fit
MobileNick said:
2) I read some issues with Nova and knock-off. But do 3rd party launchers work just fine for the knock-on feature? I don't mind just letting the screen turn off after the prescribed time so knock-off is not as big a deal
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I use Nova Launcher, and knock on works just the same as always. Knock off however does not work quite the same, where before on stock launcher you could double tab on any open space on the homescreen or the status bar to turn the device off, now the feature only works when double tapping the status bar. Easy enough though. I like it this way actually because I am so use to double tapping the homescreen to open my app drawer, so now I can have both features working.
MobileNick said:
Cool - thanks for the quick reply! I am enjoying my G Pro, so I think I will love the G2 My only issue with the G Pro really is that the whole point of the large screen "phablet" is to get more info on the display. But many apps do not take advantage. I've looked at apps side by side with my prior Galaxy S3, and the same info is there - just larger on the G Pro! Not worth carrying a larger heavier device if I can't get more info on the screen. Only when raw browsing does it really help. The G2 seems like the perfect fit
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Happy to help! As a former Oregonian, I'm always looking out for those still up north aways.
@EniGmA1987: Exactly - I'm perfect using Nova if the knock-on works cause I don't mind letting screen shut off on its own
@giri0n Haha yes - rains are about to start so next few months not the best to be in Pacific NW
Do you guys have any issues typing fast due to the soft button placement? I had quite some trouble typing on my Nexus 7 cause kept hitting the soft buttons when trying to press space bar cause I was typing sloppily! Doesn't happen with the traditional capacitive button layout.
MobileNick said:
@EniGmA1987: Exactly - I'm perfect using Nova if the knock-on works cause I don't mind letting screen shut off on its own
@giri0n Haha yes - rains are about to start so next few months not the best to be in Pacific NW
Do you guys have any issues typing fast due to the soft button placement? I had quite some trouble typing on my Nexus 7 cause kept hitting the soft buttons when trying to press space bar cause I was typing sloppily! Doesn't happen with the traditional capacitive button layout.
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I haven't...I turned off the LG keyboard and turned on the stock Android one (which I had on my GNex for a long while now and loved) and I use their faux Swype instead of touch typing so I don't have too many typing issues with that. The slide thru method on the stock keyboard is surprisingly accurate and learns what you use quite quickly.
Good points! I use SwiftKey and found that traditional thumb typing is fastest and most accurate for me - will just have to get used to the touch keys underneath I guess. I used to use Smart Keyboard Pro and it had a nice feature to add some padding below the keyboard to add some separation.
Hi all,
I am not sure if this is an isolated issue or a common issue in S7 Edge community? Here it goes..
Say I am playing a game and pressed the home button to come to home screen. Then I open another multimedia app (like youtube) and watch video... after that i go back to home screen using back button or home button. Suddenly the music from the game starts playing. This considerably drains the battery as the app is running as an active app in the background.
Is there something I missing in the settings to change is or is this an unique bug? any pointers or tips will be helpful.
Note: I am using S7 Edge - Exynos version. It was purchased and being used in India.
KM
Hey,
Every since i got the OTA for 7.0 on my AT&T SGS7 Edge, i sometimes get this randomly echoy sound. Like if i hold the home button for google assistant, the AI sounds like its talking from inside an empty room and its very echoy. Same if i try to use something like navigation in google maps.
It doesn't always do this, usually if i close out and reopen it works, but its quite annoying. Anyone have this issue?
my phone touch screen pressing. I can't seem to use swipe without making mistakes on YouTube app.
When I try to scroll it keeps thinking I'm clicking.
also on other app's too.
who else has this problem?
i think its fixed now. from the video below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsuiIF8CbvA
Hello everyone.
I have recently purchased a android 10.1 headunit that fits perfectly in my ford focus mk3.
So far i'm liking the headunit but.... there are some problems with it that are quite annoying.
The top nav bar i can't seem to manage it, i can't change the applications it opens nor the icons.
The bottom part of the screen is horrible too, i'm losing around 1/8th of my screen due to it which defeats the point of the headunit tbh.
The bottom part of the screen is used for the home button, back button, ford (A/C, Heated seats, Sync etc) which has no use for me since i don't have those features in my car.
I am wanting to remove it and replace it with a smaller bottom bottom bar.
Is there anything i can do to fix this?
This is the headunit i bought by the way.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Android-...i-Navigation-For-12-17Ford-Focus/383939987371
Thank you for your time.
Simple answer. Tasker.
You can force immersive mode directly with tasker or with one of the many apps on play store, globally or at a per app level to remove the nav bar. and create WebScreens to replace your "back and home"
I haven't really experimented with adjusting the margins, as I mostly am in the HeadUnit Reloaded screen which can very easily adjust the margins. (PS the latest beta as of writing is the only version that works for me with the newest android auto release on Play store) I haven't tested it myself but this app looks like it may be able to help. I may try it myself! =). Good luck!
@rowan112
it's a bit off-topic, but would you share some of your experiences with this kind of radio? i can find plenty of those tesla-style radios for the ford focus, and i was really wondering if they are functioning well. i am particulary interested in the canbus, wether that's opening door, or whatsoever if those informations are being shown on the radio as well.