Daily Superthread (Oct 14 2022) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Obtainium: Get Android App Updates Directly From the Source.
https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium

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Pixel 7 Pro Thermal Throttling Tests, Max TDP, and Benchmarks

Hey. I don't usually post in the Android or Pixel Boards, but given the popularity/hype around the new Pixel 7s/Tensor G2s, I decided to give a barebones benchmark, similar to PC Hardware.

TLDR: Performance is great. Throttling is 82% of max_p. Battery life is 2.5 hours gaming.

My prior phone was an ASUS ROG2 (a high performance "gaming phone"), so my primary concern was performance, speed, heat, and frame rates.

For the benchmarks/scores, I tested both phones on a gigantic heatsink, so the...

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How quick is your phone to take the first shot from locked?

I use my camera almost like a memory tool. I take pictures of letters, bills, receipts sometimes. If I need to remember how something was before I took it apart it, I take a picture of it. If I need to remember to buy groceries, I take a picture of whatever is running out. It's like a memento tool for me. So a quick capture is important to me.

My Pixel 4a takes about 2.5-3 seconds to take a phone from locked status. I use double tap power button and then tap the software shutter button.

This m...

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PSA: It's looking like the Unlocked Pixel 7/7 Pro & Straight Talk/Tracfone's Verizon BYOP service are not compatible.

If you're using either Straight Talk, or Tracfone with their Verizon SIM, I would avoid the Unlocked Pixel 7 & 7 Pro for right now. I'm not sure if it's the phones themselves, or an issue with the carrier, or a combination of both, but it seems they're not compatible. I got my 7 Pro on Wednesday and tried using my ST Verizon SIM and it wouldn't work. I'm coming from a Oneplus 9 Pro and the SIM works just fine.

 

I say it could be an issue with either the phone, or with ST/TF because when...

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[Exclusive] Google Pixel Fold display specifications revealed
https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/google-pixel-fold-display-specifications-exclusive/

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Google offering enormous iPhone trade-in credits for Pixel 7
https://9to5google.com/2022/10/13/pixel-7-iphone-trade-in/

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When you open your camera app, it should be ready to record video not take pictures.

You can double click your power button to open the camera app from your pocket.

Never know when you need to catch something on film ASAP.

How do you feel?...

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Pixel Buds Pro firmware update significantly improves audio latency
https://chromeunboxed.com/pixel-buds-pro-3-14-firmware-update-fixed-bluetooth-latency/

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PSA Swift Backup Restore Broken on Pixel 7 series

So if you restore apps with accounts or with online license check's then they will not work and force close. I posted on telegram swift backup channel. If more people having same issues let's post there so they know it's not isolated incident....

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Opinion: Rooting should be a standard option

Rooting has been considered unsafe as of lately, and it's getting a pain to use some apps that you would otherwise use on a stock device (banking apps etc.)
That's also getting on my nerves.
I mean, what is root in general? It's basically admin rules for your device. On Windows you can tweak your system, yet it's not considered unsafe.
Root is regulated via root manager app, which means it's up to you to give an app root access or not.
Imo the true reason root is being suppressed is because it ...

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Google is now testing passkey support for Chrome and Android
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/14/23400775/google-passkey-login-chrome-android-beta

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Pixel 7 Pro overheating badly when using cinematic mode
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsIcIxIlpEY

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Saturday APPreciation thread (Oct 15 2022) - Your weekly app recommendation/request thread!

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Paranoid Android Topaz Alpha 1 is now available for the Nothing phone (1)
https://paranoidandroid.co/phone1

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New Wallpaper Manager App

Hi android/ app enthusiasts! New phone wallpaper app here :)) works even on Xiaomi phones!

For limited time, free pro version of the app :))

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ready.ff\_main

The app allows you to choose multiple pictures from your android device and it will loop through them setting each one as wallpaper so that every time you open your phone a new wallpaper will be featured on the lock screen. ...

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Verizon and Razer unveil Razer Edge 5G — the ultimate 5G handheld gaming device
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/razer-edge-5g-verizon-razercon

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Razer Edge - The Ultimate Android Gaming Handheld
https://www.razer.com/mobile-handhelds/razer-edge

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Pixel Watch Review: First Gen Fumbles!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OpUg0GDrII

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Motorola Moto Watch 200 gets the stamp of approval from the FCC
https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2022/10/14/moto-watch-200-motorola/

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Go-to strategies for diagnosing battery issues on your android device?

I'm curious to hear about how other folks try to figure out what's causing their battery drain on their phone or tablet. Seeing as it's a common complaint (dare I say, the biggest?), figuring out why a battery is dying so quickly seems like a good skill to have and a worthwhile general discussion post.

So far my go-to strategy is (1) checking general battery health (I've used AccuBattery for a few years now) squared with normal wear and tear of the charge-drain cycles for months/years, and (2) ...

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