What's happening guys.
I just setup the Iris scanner on my note. It's extremly fast and accurate, almost as fast as the fingerprint reader for me. However, has anyone noticed that their eyes are slightly "tingly" while using the scanner? I asked my bro (we got the BOGO offer from ATT) and he said yeah he feels the same way if he's too close. I'm holding the phone a good foot/foot and a half away and it works fine, but my eyes still tingle a bit. Almost as if they're strained. I'm not sure if this is some placebo or maybe it's my glasses (I have a large -8.0 correction on my vision).
Anyone else experiencing this?
It was until I took the metal fillings out of my teeth [emoji14]
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Yeah, feels like eyes got shot with a laser
Better learn brail! lol
I set up my iris scanner with my contacts in my eyes, and always wear my contacts while using my phone, but I have not had any weird sensations while iris unlocking.
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They are just preparing us for Samsung galaxy note Braille edition.
HeavenlyFall said:
Yeah, feels like eyes got shot with a laser
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that's pretty much what happens.
it lights up your eyes with light outside the visible spectrum, but if it's too bright it can still burn a little.
Don't worry. After 100 years won't matter. Enjoy the device now. ???
There is a note in the warnings that cautions against holding it closer than 8-10inches to your face. I suspect it could cause damage like any other laser. I am passing on use of this(plus it doesn't work with glasses).
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There is a note in the warnings that cautions against holding it closer than 8-10inches to your face. I suspect it could cause damage like any other laser. I am passing on use of this(plus it doesn't work with glasses).
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Huh. It's been working just fine with my glasses.
Not mine. I have polarized transitions lenses though so maybe that's why.
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Not mine. I have polarized transitions lenses though so maybe that's why.
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I've got the same.
Mine wont work unless im 6-8" away. I will try re-doing it tonight.
No
Anyone one else having trouble work the biometric
Fingerprint sensor? Mine is slow to recognize my fingers.
My hands are clean, no lotion
Or oils.
I also think it's a bit slow relative to my last phone, Huawei Honor 8. That phone's fingerprint sensor was instantaneous so far as I could tell. The Pixel 2's is certainly not as fast despite what a few reports have said.
Seems pretty instantaneous to me. My only other experience with fingerprint sensors is on my wife's Pixel, and the 2 XL seems about the same speed. I certainly have no complaints; it's a lot faster than entering a PIN, or pattern which is where I've been.
My Pixel 2 XL fingerprint sensor is noticeably faster than the Pixel 1 XL, which was noticeably faster than the Nexus 6P.
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Anyone one else having trouble work the biometric
Fingerprint sensor? Mine is slow to recognize my fingers.
My hands are clean, no lotion
Or oils.
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That's odd because my Nexus 6P started having problems reading my right index finger but my Pixel 2 XL reads it fine.
I've heard that if you register the same finger twice it may recognize it faster?? I'm coming from a Z Force, which was pretty quick. I really miss hitting the fingerprint sensor to turn the screen off.
Must be some kind of fingerprint sensor lottery lol. Mine is way slower than my old OnePlus 3T. Yet still quick enough
Do you think Google is going to subtle improving quality control on the Pixel 2's, specifically the 2 XL?
I have a 2 XL that I received on the 20th. Overall the phone is great, but I do have the off axis color shift. I see some that barely show a color shift and others that show a more pronounced shift. I'm debating sending the unit back and waiting a couple of months before checking it out again.
Do you think phones in a couple of months will have less off axis color shift?
Thanks,
Rick
The color shift is the polarizing lens applied to the scree. Other phones do it too.
Google says this color shift is inherent in the P-OLED implementation. They might try to lessen the effect with a software update but it's a feature that probably won't go away.
It doesn't even bother me... I think half the sky is falling reports, are coming from Apple fans trying to do damage control because iPhone 8 sales were lackluster...
I think you know the answer to your question: NO ONE KNOWS
There are multiple levels of color shift. Some are ok and some are horrible, such as mine phone. Hence the QC question. Alot of these phones are abnormal, so saying it's normal is not legit, alot of fluctuating between phones
The question is if someone has returned their phone with excessive blue shift and got a new one that's acceptable. I wonder if there really is a large difference between phones or is it just based upon individual perception, or what
The simple fix is that if you are trying to write an email or watch a movie at a 45 degree angle from the screen... Tilt the screen towards you. Problem solved!
My phone is awesome in all regards.
Samsung best remember googles android( Samsung has been trolling Google) put them on the top of the smartphone business.
Along with over-saturated screens and the android play store.
Now im seeing articles online about a Pixel XL 2 recall seriously,its not that bad.
I have a slight bluish tint but not enough to return this wonderful device.
Im really wondering what is the endgame here,does google keep lg as a screen partner? Highly unlikely at this point to many headaches.
This really is the best smartphone i have ever used until the Pixel XL 3 is released lol.
beezar said:
The question is if someone has returned their phone with excessive blue shift and got a new one that's acceptable. I wonder if there really is a large difference between phones or is it just based upon individual perception, or what
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I thought it had to just be differences in perception, but then I saw this video...
Exactly what I was thinking.
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I thought it had to just be differences in perception, but then I saw this video...
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It's called "night light" in display settings. That's what this video looks like someone did to one of them.
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obsanity said:
It's called "night light" in display settings. That's what this video looks like someone did to one of them.
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Nightlight would have given it a reddish orange hue. At least it does on mine.
draiken78 said:
Nightlight would have given it a reddish orange hue. At least it does on mine.
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That's exactly how one of them looks like in that video.
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That's exactly how one of them looks like in that video.
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I don't agree at all. Nightlight looks like this, which is nothing like the video.
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I don't agree at all. Nightlight looks like this, which is nothing like the video.
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That's because it can be adjusted and it also depends on what camera they used
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That's because it can be adjusted and it also depends on what camera they used
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Do you believe the earth is flat too?
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That's because it can be adjusted and it also depends on what camera they used
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Here's a couple more at various settings. Still looks nothing like the video.
I've read on a few sites that the blue shift is from the circular polarization filter over the OLED screen. I would GLADLY give up the circular polarization filter to have a PURE WHITE SCREEN AT ALL ANGLES.
My Nexus 5X the screen would be black in portrait while wearing my polarized prescription glasses. It was no big deal to see the screen though.
1. Lift my sunglasses
- OR -
2. Turn the phone to landscape
Designers dwell on small problems only to create larger ones. What they should do is not apply the filter layer to the screen, but add it to a glass screen protector. They could sell "clear" or a "depolarized" version
Then everyone's happy.
I find it really hard to gauge where my screen falls in the blueness scale when comparing to pictures people have posted online and in threads.
I wish there was any easier way to tell.
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I was wondering if anyone made that move ?
I am considering doing so, however I'd like feedbacks from people that might have done that move.
Cheers !
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I was wondering if anyone made that move ?
I am considering doing so, however I'd like feedbacks from people that might have done that move.
Cheers !
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This is what i'm thinking of doing too. Might be worth buying one to test for yourself and send it back if you don't like the 5T? It'll be interesting to read others users thoughts on this.
Sorry, I moved from galaxy s8+. Other than the camera, I am loving it!
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Hey I love the 5T...the Pixel XL is junk, well, at least the screen is. It has issues no doubt. 5T screen is better IMO. Camera, obviously not as good. Neither has an external SD Card?!?!?! Why!!!!!
Anyway, for the money, 5T is hard to beat honestly. Dev support is descent, but not like HTC or Pixel/Google phones.
I had an S8+ for 1 day. Of course, since you can't root without breaking everything like Android pay and Safety Net...no thanks. The S8+ is a near perfect phone, but their abillity to allow you to unlock the bootloader and customize...is nonexistent. Got rid of it. I'm in the US, so the exynos won't work in this country which does allow bootloader unlocking...ridiculous.
I've been an HTC fan for 8yrs now. Just sold my HTC 10. The camera on this OnePlus 5 is better than anything HTC has produced ever. The camera isn't that bad. The OnePlus takes photos as good as my daughter's iPhone 7 Plus. And that camera is no slouch. In fact, head to head, my photos are often better with the 5T.
Anyway...I can imagine the 6 and 6T are going to be a pretty nice. Snapdragon 845 already confirmed for the 6 in a few months they claim it will be released.
Otherwise, I'm not personally dropping $800+ on a new phone no matter who makes it. Which rules Pixel, Huawei, Samsung whatever, and Def iPhone garbage out of the picture. I never spent more than $500-600 on any phone the last 8yrs. HTC resell is pretty good, plus I would wait about 4-6 months after their premier release version to buy it and it is discounted.
Also, my HTC 10 charge port started smelling like burning plaster and wouldn't charge. I had to send it back, and it could take 4 months for them to "evaluate" the burning in Taiwan, then send it back to Seattle, where they say they might not even replace it. They just want to examine it. It is under their uh-oh warranty...so don't know WTF they even care what has happened to it, they will give almost anybody a replacement phone.
Oh well...saw further below that you got the 5T and are keeping it. Version 6 will be out by end of March...so, take it from there. So far, really like the OnePlus...just wish it had a slightly better camera and an SDCard slot.
I was using a Pixel XL for a year and pre-ordered the Pixel 2 XL on launch day.
I got my Pixel 2 XL on October 18th and used it for 2 weeks and there were a lot of good things about it that I liked. It only had a few issues that I could not overlook:
The screen was of poor quality. I'm not talking about unsaturated looking, either. It had harsh blue shift that was impossible not to see in normal day-to-day usage. It also had very poor picture quality when used in a dark room at low brightness. Like everything was too dark yet bright parts of pictures were very bright. Like the contrast of the screen was junk. This was also apparent when viewing pictures at full brightness, but only if I held up my Pixel XL next to it and compared the two. Again, very apparent at low brightness, not as much at normal brightness. Since I like to use my phone at night in the dark, this was a huge pain point. I had no burn-in or noticeable grain in the screen. I was worried moving from a Pixel XL with a quality Samsung panel to a Pixel 2 XL with a questionable LG panel would be a problem, and I was 100% correct.
The battery charging speed. This was something that the Pixel XL wasn't very good at, and I couldn't even get 1% per minute. The Pixel 2 XL was in the same boat, slow charging. Even slower than my old S7 Edge with a larger battery!
These two things were just too much to accept with a $950 device. I returned it to Google for a full refund. Bought the 5T 128GB model on launch day and received it on Black Friday. The 5T has a good screen (like the Pixel XL) and the fastest possible charging option. I also saved like $400 buying the 5T so I got a PS 4 Pro with the extra cash. It's been the best decision I've made since buying the original Pixel XL which was a great phone.
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Sorry, I moved from galaxy s8+. Other than the camera, I am loving it!
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Do you have some camera samples from your S8+ that you could replicate with the 5T and share them with us ?
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Sorry, I moved from galaxy s8+. Other than the camera, I am loving it!
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Same here !
At first I got OnePlus 5T.. in this phone everything was great, except for camera. Camera is a complete disaster - I do not know how people can be taking decent pictures without optical image stabilization. In my case when you look carefully at edges - there was a blur. Tried many camera softwares - the phone simply can't take good pics without OIS. Based on rumors, OnePlus 6 doesn't intend to include OIS in the camera either. Which is sad, as camera modules are about $15 a piece.. likely OIS would be a few dollars more. So, in summary:
OnePlus 5T:
Pros:
- Everything about the phone, screen, performance, development community
Annoyances (not a deal breaker)
- Separate switch on the side of Do not Disturb, Silent, Loud mode. Why on earth this can't be done via volume keys (Mute -> Vibrate -> Loud) and perhaps few other modes?
- Fingerprint reader., especially in the middle of the screen. Mobile device makers are attempting to convince us that bio-metrics are safe, while even US government wasn't able to prevent breach of biometric data of its own employees..
- Mobile camera in the corner, not in the middle of the back panel - in place of a fingerprint. Sometimes camera is obstructed by fingers, perhaps it is just a matter of habit.
Deal breaker:
- Crappy camera with lack of optical image stabilization. No matter what software does via EIS - it is not the same
Outcome: OnePlus 5T returned.
Then - decided to get Pixel 2 XL, hoping that it would get better shots. What a disaster of a phone it is.. around 1,100 Canadian - that is on sale.
Pros:
- Perhaps camera, but in two days took some photos, they didn't look nice either
Deal breaker/disasters:
- Screen - non bright, cheap looking
- I also didn't like the curvy screen. No benefits, as the image is displayed on front of the screen, not on the curves. Only adds to ridiculous and unnecessary cost of the device.
- Screen edges - round. Maybe this is Google's "Style", but falls into a complete disaster category in my book. Even worse - initial version of the software had these roundish corners on top, and at the bottom had three white software keys on black background. Of course when the menu was on, lower corners were squared. When you look at combination of round above, and squared below - you feel like you are not seeing right, and time to visit a nuthouse.
- Even better - with the update to fix burn in issue - menu became lighter / grey color, with transparency - with white buttons. When you are hitting the soft buttons - your mind registers as if you are hitting background.
- Support.. Google won't admit that they include screen burn in issue as part of their warranty. But they do - it took > 10 minutes in chat with Google Support to squeeze out of them the simple confirmation that burn in is covered by the 2 year warranty. So if you are unfortunate to end up with Pixel XL 2 and can't squeeze the confirmation from Google - IM me, and I will gladly share the conversation transcript
- Even better.. when you tap on the phone while it is off (and on too) - it is making hollow sound in the middle, hollow surface is approximately 2./3 of the width of the phone (in the middle) and 3/4 of the phone vertically (in the middle). This gives a feeling of a very cheap and uneven device which doesn't feel solid.
Outcome: Pixel 2 XL returned..
But the phone is still needed.. I looked on Ebay - there are many brand new Nexus 5 and 5X for couple of hundred bucks.. Also, yesterdays hardware is dirt cheap brand new. E.g. Lg G4 is $120. Yes, G4s randomly die, not all of them can be rooted, but still.
Nexues run Camera NX.. Also, just realized, that before Pixels, Google used to publish their camera software without limitations to their own hardware. APK sites should have old versions of the software. When you are looking for older hardware, remember that Camera NX needs 64 bit CPU.
If you are still on the fence, good luck with the choice! And remember that if you do not need latest and greatest - you can get solid performers (models from a year or few ago) for 1/5th of their initial price.
You may consider the camera.
Went from Pixel 2xl to 5t.
I miss the dual front speakers
I miss the camera
5t charging speed is insane
5t battery is amazing
Do I regret it, hell no.
5t is the tits
martinez5241 said:
Went from Pixel 2xl to 5t.
I miss the dual front speakers
I miss the camera
5t charging speed is insane
5t battery is amazing
Do I regret it, hell no.
5t is the tits
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Can you elaborate a bit more ?
How's the feel in hands ?
Is the screen that much a difference ?
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Can you elaborate a bit more ?
How's the feel in hands ?
Is the screen that much a difference ?
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In hand the 5t feels slick and lighter than the 2xl. The 2xl I had it without a case and was able to grab the phone a lot better than I could with the 5t without a case. That being said yes both phone have fallen from my hands or from my lap when I get out of the car. The 5t is able to take a hit better than the 2xl. The 2xl casing cracked, the 5t casing only has scratches. Also, ive actually dropped the 5t in the bathtub of running water as I watched better call Saul while showering. I did Grab it quick but it was fully submerged. Phone still works. Sweet.
Didn't notice much screen size difference.
One other thing the lowest screen setting isn't low enough when laying in bed at night time, you'll need to download an app to make it lower. My wife has the pixelxl, her screen goes much lower than mine.
I grew up Google fan from original Nexus to Nexus 6p, pixel XL, pixel 2 xl. In an attempt to sell my slightly damaged p2xl someone offered me this new 5t in box with $300 cash in addition. I figured why not... I'm glad I did.
I stopped flashing ROMs due to always coming back to original stock with magisk.
martinez5241 said:
In hand the 5t feels slick and lighter than the 2xl. The 2xl I had it without a case and was able to grab the phone a lot better than I could with the 5t without a case. That being said yes both phone have fallen from my hands or from my lap when I get out of the car. The 5t is able to take a hit better than the 2xl. The 2xl casing cracked, the 5t casing only has scratches. Also, ive actually dropped the 5t in the bathtub of running water as I watched better call Saul while showering. I did Grab it quick but it was fully submerged. Phone still works. Sweet.
Didn't notice much screen size difference.
One other thing the lowest screen setting isn't low enough when laying in bed at night time, you'll need to download an app to make it lower. My wife has the pixelxl, her screen goes much lower than mine.
I grew up Google fan from original Nexus to Nexus 6p, pixel XL, pixel 2 xl. In an attempt to sell my slightly damaged p2xl someone offered me this new 5t in box with $300 cash in addition. I figured why not... I'm glad I did.
I stopped flashing ROMs due to always coming back to original stock with magisk.
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Great, and regarding the screen quality / colors / contrast & black crush ?
I went from 5T to first gen. Pixel XL. Simply put, 5T camera is crap. I got a feeling that the problems with the camera wont never be fixed properly. If good quality photos are needed, I cant recommend the 5T.
Otherwise 5T is a great device and I liked it.
I'm switching from the 5T to a Pixel 2 XL (ordered with a good deal) just for the pure Android/fast updates and better camera. 5T is an awesome device specially for money.
5T is amazing. The biggest and pretty much only downfall is the camera between this and pixel XL 2, and I personally am talking from coming from the original pixel XL, which camera was also better there. If you can get past the camera, 5T is the way to go.
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Also came from the 2 XL and I'm not one to try every flagship on the market before deciding which one to keep.
I had exchanged the 2 XL for defects twice. From touchscreen issues to dead pixel clusters. I eventually decided the display wasn't worth the price of the phone.
The blue shift is way over blown. Two of the devices I received had it and one didn't. It's not something that bugged me or noticed in daily use.
What did bug me was horrible brightness uniformity and graininess. And between receiving 3 different devices there were massive variations in display quality (color temperature, graininess, digitizer response). So it seems like buying one is like playing the lotto.
I miss the camera and the front facing speakers (no where near HTC m7,m8, m9 quality but better than the 5t).
It's a nice phone but it's not worth $1k.
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5T is amazing. The biggest and pretty much only downfall is the camera between this and pixel XL 2, and I personally am talking from coming from the original pixel XL, which camera was also better there. If you can get past the camera, 5T is the way to go.
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I came from an original pixel to the 5T, yes the pixel camera was better but imo some pictures look more natural looking with the 5T camera. I guess it's down to personal taste. Low light photos the 5T isn't as great as the pixel but it's still a good camera on the 5T.
I came from the 2nd gen Pixel and would not hesitate to recommend the 5t. The screen on the 5T has better color saturation and higher max brightness. Scrolling/smoothness isn't quite as good on the 5T, but it flies just as fast. Dash charge is insanely fast. The camera on the 5T can perform just as well as the Pixel under the right conditions but I wouldn't count on it for every point and shoot situation like you can with the Pixel. I snapped the attached pic a couple of week ago and thought it turned out great with absolutely no editing. The Google cases were cool, but the OnePlus Ebony wood bumper is the best I've had on a phone and now that there's a sandstone white variant, it looks just as good without a case. The biggest reason for me to switch to the 5T was the developer community. Since you're on XDA I would assume you're in to ROMs and customization which has already exploded for the 5T only a month or so in and for the Pixel is pretty well nonexistent. Phones are pretty much expensive toys for me and the Pixel was way more expensive, offered a great experience, but was ultimately way less fun.
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I came from the 2nd gen Pixel and would not hesitate to recommend the 5t. The screen on the 5T has better color saturation and higher max brightness. Scrolling/smoothness isn't quite as good on the 5T, but it flies just as fast. Dash charge is insanely fast. The camera on the 5T can perform just as well as the Pixel under the right conditions but I wouldn't count on it for every point and shoot situation like you can with the Pixel. I snapped the attached pic a couple of week ago and thought it turned out great with absolutely no editing. The Google cases were cool, but the OnePlus Ebony wood bumper is the best I've had on a phone and now that there's a sandstone white variant, it looks just as good without a case. The biggest reason for me to switch to the 5T was the developer community. Since you're on XDA I would assume you're in to ROMs and customization which has already exploded for the 5T only a month or so in and for the Pixel is pretty well nonexistent. Phones are pretty much expensive toys for me and the Pixel was way more expensive, offered a great experience, but was ultimately way less fun.
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That's an awesome shot indeed, and a lovely looking dog
I think I've got a pretty rough idea of what I want in a phone, and sadly as of now, there is no such thing.
I'll probably be taking a 5T and see how I like it. I know the camera isn't gonna to be as good, but I've seen like every YouTube videos that exists on the subject in the past few days and I think the only way I can decide is to try by myself.
I will keep this thread updated when I'll be receiving mine if I indeed do take one, so that the people that are in such situation, having a supposed superb flagship and that are disappointed can find a bit of information switching to a supposed "worse" phone.