Is there no more hope for compact (<6”) Android phones?

I know this horse has been beaten before, but the leaked news that next year’s S11 will have its *smallest* screen at 6.2” is a dagger for people like myself who enjoy ‘smaller’ phones. I think that leaves the Pixel line as the only sub-6” screen Android phone.

I get that big phones are all the rage. But for many like myself, who don’t use our phones for media consumption, it’s a great annoyance. I don’t play games or watch movies/tv shows on my phone. Ocassionally, I’ll watch a YT video...but...

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PSA: if your phone lacks the option to "vibrate when outgoing call connected", here is the solution (no root required)

I hate keeping the phone at my ear or keep looking at its screen while waiting for the other party to answer.

Unfortunately my Pixel 2 lacks the option to vibrate when the call is connected/answered. I believe Samsung phones have an option for this.

Someone on Reddit mentioned an open-source app call [Nevolution](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.nevo) that enables this on any phone.

Been using the app and it works perfectly without root....

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Could we start a movement to encourage (demand) companies to offer greener/minimal packaging?
https://link.medium.com/zmAxOsVky1

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Just taken Delivery of the CAT S52, can try and answer any questions.

I have been using the CAT S41 for over 2 years so am used to midrange CAT phones.

My main reason for getting the S52 is due to bluetooth issues that developed on my S41( could be software, could be aging hardware but its annoying).

Current worries are battery life going from 5000mAh to 3100mAh. I was worried about the screen but even with a much lower ppi density the colours and image quality seem to be far better then the S41 I guess that's due to moving away from TFT.

Headphone and chargi...

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Update on the "Play Store Balance Expiry" issue.

[**Previous post**](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/drpz5y/check_your_play_store_balance_expiry_date_63/).

I've had multiple communications with the Google Pay support team since losing the $63 and these are the few information I gathered from them -

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* I got an email from "supervisors on the floor" saying this -

> Opinion Reward was stably released in the year 2018 therefore, you will not be able to see history beyond it.

I'm ...

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FCC releases Moto Razr Fold external and internal pics

Ext: https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=4221141

Int: https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=4221142

All Docs: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=Y&application_id=Hhi0MpV%2Bdp2S9P2g9uw70A%3D%3D&fcc_id=IHDT56XM1...

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Some Pixel 3 units are exhibiting Nexus 6P-like early shutdown problems
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/13/google-pixel-3-early-shutdown/

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Remember the old menu key of Android 2.3 ? Now it's finally gone

Starting from Android 4.0, if you installed an app that targeted Android version 2.3 and below, you'd see a menu key on the navigation bar:

[http://www.kylook.com/press/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Android-Where-is-Menu-Button\_2.jpg](http://www.kylook.com/press/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Android-Where-is-Menu-Button_2.jpg)

This is how it worked for a very long time, for backward compatibility, and nowadays it's extremely rare to find such apps.

I saw a thread here on reddit asking why it's no...

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VirtualXposed now supports Android 10
https://github.com/android-hacker/VirtualXposed/releases/tag/0.18.0

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Review & Unboxing (In-Depth) [TechTablets]
https://youtu.be/PV0mdMbmW1w

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Unpopular opinion: 3-button navigation is just flat out easier to use than gestures and is also quintessential Android

About a week ago I decided to switch back to 3-button navigation just to see how much different it was now compared to the gesture navigation that I've gotten used to on my Pixel 3.

To my surprise, I found that it was just way easier to use. Going Home was faster, swiping the slideout menus were easier and less error prone, double tap to flip apps was super quick, accessing the Assistant made more sense. It just all worked.

Not only that but it really just feels like signature part of Android....

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GitHub for mobile
https://github.com/mobile

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Razr is back
https://twitter.com/mkbhd/status/1194828850116493312

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[MrMobile] Motorola Razr 2019: Is This $1500 Folding Phone From The Future Or The Past?
https://youtu.be/gs4mVr6C6p8

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Motorola made the foldable Razr we've wanted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IEDFC8NZqA&feature=push-u-sub&attr_tag=4NvpyevGLrYjHH_S%3A6

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What should I buy Thursday (Nov 14 2019) - Your weekly device inquiry thread!

**Credits to the team at /r/PickAnAndroidForMe for compiling this information:**

* Home - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/index

* Smartphones 101 - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/smartphones101

* Top Phones - https://www.reddit.com/r/PickAnAndroidForMe/wiki/phones


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[MKBHD] 2020 Moto RAZR Impressions! The Return of a Folding Icon!
https://youtu.be/UCv7qwuLpHs

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Upgrading messaging on Android in the U.S. with RCS
https://www.blog.google/products/rcs/upgrading-messaging-android-us-rcs/

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The world is waiting for Google Stadia to flop - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/14/20964386/google-stadia-pre-launch-editorial-cloud-gaming?utm_campaign=theverge&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

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Google hasn't updated Android's version distribution numbers in six months, probably to avoid getting owned in Apple keynotes
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/14/google-hasnt-updated-androids-version-distribution-numbers-in-six-months-avoids-getting-owned-in-iphone-keynotes/

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Hello, Moto. The foldable Razr's secret keyboard is a blast from the past
https://www.cnet.com/news/hello-moto-the-foldable-razrs-secret-keyboard-is-a-blast-from-the-past/

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