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With the absence of the notification LED, I'd like to use the AOD to see notifications.
The big drawback of that is that it doesn't move to help prevent burn in.
Does anyone have a work around for that, or a good AOD app that you use?
Will we have burn in?
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davida72 said:
With the absence of the notification LED, I'd like to use the AOD to see notifications.
The big drawback of that is that it doesn't move to help prevent burn in.
Does anyone have a work around for that, or a good AOD app that you use?
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Always on display text and icons shift around constantly to prevent image retention and burn-in.
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Will we have burn in?
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According to Google support person it doesn't move on the Pixel 3
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According to Google support person it doesn't move on the Pixel 3
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So you think Google disabled the AOD burn in avoidance feature on the Pixel 3?
https://9to5google.com/2017/10/17/google-pixel-2-oled-burn-in-protection/
Edit: I contacted support as well but all I could get was an ambiguous assurance that "AOD won't hurt performance". No confirmation either way about whether it avoids burn in.
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So you think Google disabled the AOD burn in avoidance feature on the Pixel 3?
https://9to5google.com/2017/10/17/google-pixel-2-oled-burn-in-protection/
Edit: I contacted support as well but all I could get was an ambiguous assurance that "AOD won't hurt performance". No confirmation either way about whether it avoids burn in.
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I won't be using AOD until I know for sure.
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I won't be using AOD until I know for sure.
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Yeah, I've turned it off for now as well, until more info.
Guys, it's easy enough to test on your own instead of asking some ignorant support guru in India. Put a post it on the screen with a corner on one of the dots separating the hours and minutes, and you'll see that it does still move around ever so subtlety.
I have kind of tested this and I can tell you from watching carefully where the AOD display in connection with where the lockscreen is which is stationary. I can tell you that the AOD does move from time to time and does not stay in the same place.
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Guys, it's easy enough to test on your own instead of asking some ignorant support guru in India. Put a post it on the screen with a corner on one of the dots separating the hours and minutes, and you'll see that it does still move around ever so subtlety.
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Clearly, Looks like you got intolerant against Indian geeks. Hah. Any given day, unlike you - I think, they're proficient and down to earth at the same time.
By the way, the answer to the OPs question is, On my Pixel 3, the AOD does move a very little bit randomly by a very little margin, you won't notice it until you pay close attention to it for a while. Alternatively, you can use apps like Burn check, in order to check if your display is okay.
I've just created an app called Pixel Pulse. I could use some testers if anyone is willing to give it a try. You can select the apps you want to have the app pulse your Ambient Display. There's paid customization for icons and colors but the core functionality of the app is free.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.compass.pixelpulse
If you had previously purchased Ambi-Turner, it has been updated for the new permissions, but because it was written for 8.0 and when Google's ambient display worked differently I decided to leave it as it is. You may however transfer your purchase status of Ambient Display to Pixel Pulse using both apps.
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Guys, it's easy enough to test on your own instead of asking some ignorant support guru in India. Put a post it on the screen with a corner on one of the dots separating the hours and minutes, and you'll see that it does still move around ever so subtlety.
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It's a person of Indian origin who is running the company of both the phone and the OS you are using at the moment.
grokus said:
I've just created an app called Pixel Pulse. I could use some testers if anyone is willing to give it a try. You can select the apps you want to have the app pulse your Ambient Display. There's paid customization for icons and colors but the core functionality of the app is free.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.compass.pixelpulse
If you had previously purchased Ambi-Turner, it has been updated for the new permissions, but because it was written for 8.0 and when Google's ambient display worked differently I decided to leave it as it is. You may however transfer your purchase status of Ambient Display to Pixel Pulse using both apps.
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im gonna give it a try, see what its all about.. thanks
So, the LED is way too tiny for my aging eyes (also cannot get it to change colours with Lightflow anyway). I am looking for some sort of app that can show a notification on the screen when the screen is off. I don't want the screen to turn on. I just want some sort of icon to show up. I used to use an app called NoLed that would do this. You could customize icons for different notifications, colours, timing, duration, etc. Looks like that app is long gone.
I've been trying a bunch of different "edge lighting" apps, hoping to find one that will simply light up the edges to notify my (when the screen is off). So far, none of them work the way I want (or at all).
Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
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So, the LED is way too tiny for my aging eyes (also cannot get it to change colours with Lightflow anyway). I am looking for some sort of app that can show a notification on the screen when the screen is off. I don't want the screen to turn on. I just want some sort of icon to show up. I used to use an app called NoLed that would do this. You could customize icons for different notifications, colours, timing, duration, etc. Looks like that app is long gone.
I've been trying a bunch of different "edge lighting" apps, hoping to find one that will simply light up the edges to notify my (when the screen is off). So far, none of them work the way I want (or at all).
Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
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Is this any good?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZTEGLuTbaaSHKZorpEXiCHOMNgKoaymx/view?usp=drivesdk
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Is this any good?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZTEGLuTbaaSHKZorpEXiCHOMNgKoaymx/view?usp=drivesdk
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Thank you! That's the old app I was referring to that I used to use. Glad you still have a copy. I've just installed it, but for some reason the icons a super small. Just like mini-squares, no matter what I do.
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Thank you! That's the old app I was referring to that I used to use. Glad you still have a copy. I've just installed it, but for some reason the icons a super small. Just like mini-squares, no matter what I do.
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I just went through and tried messing with the settings, in notifications settings you can change it from dot to icon which makes some bigger.
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I just went through and tried messing with the settings, in notifications settings you can change it from dot to icon which makes some bigger.
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Ah-ha! Thank you so much sir!
There are several drop-in AOD replacement apps, and they work well, but... From all reports they drink your battery too much to be worth it. Too bad, not sure why Huawei didn't go that next obvious step and have control over 'per app' notifications and such. It pretty much makes the stock AOD useless unless you really, really like knowing what time it is.
Maybe give a try to this, a perfect AOD application fully customizable !
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newgen.alwayson
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Maybe give a try to this, a perfect AOD application fully customizable !
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newgen.alwayson
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I tried this and was unable to get it to work. All I want it to do is light up the edges of the screen when the screen is off and a notification comes in. I had all the settings looking like they were correct. I chose difference colours for different apps, but no go. It wouldn't even work when trying "test". It would only work with the screen on.
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I tried this and was unable to get it to work. All I want it to do is light up the edges of the screen when the screen is off and a notification comes in. I had all the settings looking like they were correct. I chose difference colours for different apps, but no go. It wouldn't even work when trying "test". It would only work with the screen on.
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Certainly a mistake in the configuration menu, because this is exactly the point of this app !
Tested and approved by your servitor right here, look at the screen shot I took when I just received a notification.
UM Marneus said:
Maybe give a try to this, a perfect AOD application fully customizable !
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newgen.alwayson
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I tried that app, while i did get it to work fine, it was a massive battery drain & I mean massive.
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I tried that app, while i did get it to work fine, it was a massive battery drain & I mean massive.
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Same here.. 30% overall drain overnight.. Means at least 20% by the app itself
Just gave this app a try and it's got a few quirks to it. If I leave the "allow fingerprint functionality" after about 3 seconds the fingerprint location lights up and that's all that shows on the screen.
I also noticed when unlocking, face detection is no longer automatic. I have to double tap the screen to dismiss this app and then double tap again to start the face unlock.
Its a shame the stock aod is so terrible
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The stock AOD will hopefully be better soon as Huawei in it's p30 pro latest firmware will add 3rd party access to the AOD, so developers can add functionality to the AOD.
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The stock AOD will hopefully be better soon as Huawei in it's p30 pro latest firmware will add 3rd party access to the AOD, so developers can add functionality to the AOD.
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Probably be nest year when we get it then.
1. Can you flip backward the screen when connected to dual screen? For vlogging using rear cameras & 2nd screen?
2. What happens when you use dual screen and mirroring your screen wirelessly or wired?
3. What happens when you connect other phones to the USB c port of dual screen?
4. Can you use double dongle connected to your phone port and dual screen port? So it's more flexible in terms of usability
5. Secondary screen support haptic feedback vibration?
6. Can you hide 2nd screen notch?
You'll have to take my answers with an understanding that a bit of it will be speculation. You see, I do not own an LG G8x Dual Screen. I do, however, own a Korean LG V50 Dual Screen, so I can provide some insight and provide you with some answers
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1. Can you flip backward the screen when connected to dual screen? For vlogging using rear cameras & 2nd screen?
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This will not work. The Dual Screen can flip open to 360°, putting it behind the device, but two things are going to prevent you from using it like you've asked. The secondary screen, at least on the V50, shuts off when the case reaches this position. It actually stays on for most of the arc, only flicking off at about 350°, but it does render itself unusable on the back of the device. Even if this can be changed in the software of the G8x, the second problem is that in this position, the 360° opened Dual Screen, facing the rear of the device, will block the backside of the primary device, obscuring the cameras. The Dual Screen will only face the rear of the device in this 360° opened position, at which point the primary cameras will always be blocked.
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2. What happens when you use dual screen and mirroring your screen wirelessly or wired?
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It mirrors the primary display. I haven't tested what happens on any of the handful of dual screen "wide mode" compatible apps, but I would imagine it would still only show the right pane on your mirroring device. However, I do speculate that it could be possible to mirror the dual screen instead, if you could pick out which activity in the system is the begin mirroring command and then set a widget or Tasker profile to automatically initiate it. There are some system apps that do not allow you to move it over to the Dual Screen display, and the cast screen subsetting menu is one such app. However, I believe that it might be possible to cast the secondary screen instead if this were the active screen at the time that screencasting began. As far as casting both, I doubt this would every be possible. Most apps can only exist on one screen or the other at a time, per install. (There are ways to install multiple copies of an app, but they become entirely separate apps as far as the system can tell.) The screencasting service is one such app, which can, in theory, only exist on one display environment or the other. Maybe it could be possible to get two separate screencasting apps and run one on each display, but then you would need to cast to two different devices. I guess I'll go with a hard "maybe" on this one.
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3. What happens when you connect other phones to the USB c port of dual screen?
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I will assume that nothing happens. You see, the supporting software to run the Dual Screen is preinstalled on the V50, on the primary device, and mI assume this will be the same on the G8x. The Dual Screen Settings subsetting menu is present in the system menu. The Dual Screen's Home Launcher is installed on the primary device. Connecting, say, a Galaxy s10 will likely cause nothing to happen, because the s10 would not have any software or drivers to interface with the Dual Screen Accessory.
That said, I am interested to see if my Dual Screen capable V50 will be able to interface with the G8x Dual Screen Accessory, and I will test this as soon as I get the chance.
Likewise, I'm interested to see if anyone can reverse engineer the drivers and allow the Dual Screen Accessory to be used with non-native, or non-LG devices. As soon as everyone realizes that the Dual Screen form factor is the future, and this silly foldable display hype bubble deflates, I think we'll end up with some competent developers working on the issues.
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4. Can you use double dongle connected to your phone port and dual screen port? So it's more flexible in terms of usability
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This is an interesting question. Do you mean just using a USB c female to USB c male cord, to plug the device into the dual screen, but at a distance? I don't see why not. To plug it into a splitter so that you can plug in another device? Probably unnecessary, as there is a port with some style of USB c passthrough on the case, but it might work, as long as the device isn't trying to draw a bunch of power from the device. The screen is powered through this port, and you could easily exceed the power output limits of this port.
And if you're asking about the possibility of using some kind of a splitter to try to Daisy Chain a couple of dual Screen Accessories to a single primary G8x device, that's crazy enough that it just might work, if you can figure out the power issue.
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5. Secondary screen support haptic feedback vibration?
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The Dual Screen Accessory does not have a Haiti motor of it's own, but the haptics work from the primary device when you are working on the dual display.
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6. Can you hide 2nd screen notch?
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Hide, Probably, to some extent. The V50 insides
Includes the option to hide it in the LG apps and preinstalled apps, but it doesn't usually work on third party apps. I haven't sought a third party "notch hiding" app, because frankly, the notch doesn't bug me at all. And on the V50, it is much more pronounced. But there's no way to "turn it off" even in the Dual Screen, where it is entirely non-functional. The notch exists because of a lack of pixels being there at all. The Dies that they use for the manufacture of the screen are responsible for the notch, which LG Included "unnecessarily" in the G8x so that they could simply have their two screens come from the same supplier, same batch, so that they will have Identical specs and color science. There's no way to turn the pixels there back on or anything, but there might be something you can do about turning the whole top strip of the phone into a dark, notch hiding, fuax bezel or whatever. I dunno, if the notch is a problem for you, I don't know what to tell you. I'd guess that you've not had a device with a notch before. Because they really aren't a big deal. Especially not these little teardrops.
Of course, individual milage may vary. But if the notch is a turn off for you, don't let the fear of the notch dissuade to from your interest in this device. What LG is doing in the space is revolutionary. Be the first you know to try it, and you'll see exactly why I think Multi Display Tech is the future of smartphones.
Your answers are really fantastic!
1. Can you flip backward the screen when connected to dual screen? For vlogging using rear cameras & 2nd screen?
This question is for g8x reversible type c which is located at perfect middle bottom. I mean, like put it down lying backward, for vlogging purpose,
4. Can you use double dongle connected to your phone port and dual screen port? So it's more flexible in terms of usability
Imagine putting both dual screen closer, less gap, bezelless, same height level, to run as one big tablet mode. Using cables, which can be hidden underneath / inside the case
8. Have you got the latest update to run one app on both screen as a whole big continuing screen?
LG stock apps are quite flexible with dpi, they are adaptive and scale well with tablet mode UI
Can you force it via developer menu to make it work? Big tablet modes for all apps
9. Do you know some dedicated apps for dual screen? Other than naver whale browser and some 5g demo apps
It seems like LG uses different SDK & API compared to Asus twinview. So asphalt 9 & some dual screen games aren't compatible with LG dual screen
GCam+gphotos?
gdocs open documents + list?
Dual window chrome?
10. Can you find some system apps that could possibly refer to dual screen feature?
I would be very interested if V50 is compatible with the new G8X dual screen. I was able to get the V50 on the cheap in US and G8X will be released soon here in Europe.
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I would be very interested if V50 is compatible with the new G8X dual screen. I was able to get the V50 on the cheap in US and G8X will be released soon here in Europe.
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Yes. Identical dimension only 1mm difference
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Yes. Identical dimension only 1mm difference
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This is only physical compatibility. I have found Korean video where one user tests exactly that and it doesn't work.
Does anybody have any idea about whether the dual screen would work with the regular G8? It looks like there's enough open space for the fingerprint scanner on the back. If it's a software issue, could the apps be sideloaded?
Is there a possibility to split the keyboard over the 2 screens if you hold the phone in portrait mode?
Spir4 said:
Is there a possibility to split the keyboard over the 2 screens if you hold the phone in portrait mode?
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You can have LG keyboard in one screen and email app open on the other
darveniza said:
You can have LG keyboard in one screen and email app open on the other
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I mean something like this, is this possible:
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I mean something like this, is this possible:
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I have the device and I can't figure out a way to do it.
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I have the device and I can't figure out a way to do it.
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Probably not possible then, thank for looking!
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Probably not possible then, thank for looking!
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Sorry i coudont be more help. Let me know if you need anything else.
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I mean something like this, is this possible:
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I believe you can do it in extended mode view
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I believe you can do it in extended mode view
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Could you test that please?
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Could you test that please?
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I don't have v50/v50s/g8x
But this mode is not available for all apps
Someone needs to try change 'enable force resizeable all apps' in developer option for that
I was able to do it in chrome. If you use chrome in portrait node and enable "wide view" mode, chrome splits across both screens and the keyboard is split in half with one half on each screen.
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I was able to do it in chrome. If you use chrome in portrait node and enable "wide view" mode, chrome splits across both screens and the keyboard is split in half with one half on each screen.
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That's cool, thanks for confirming.
Which apps work in Split view mode? Or is it only Chrome?
And if you enable force resizeable all apps' in developer option (suggested by harysviewty), does that enable all apps to work in split view?
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That's cool, thanks for confirming.
Which apps work in Split view mode? Or is it only Chrome?
And if you enable force resizeable all apps' in developer option (suggested by harysviewty), does that enable all apps to work in split view?
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No unfortunately this doesn't allow you to run apps in wide view, only chrome seems to suuport this festure as of right now.
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No unfortunately this doesn't allow you to run apps in wide view, only chrome seems to suuport this festure as of right now.
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Oh well it's better than nothing!
Thanks for your help!
Wish this phone have the notch/status bar settings like in the G7 etc. Did I miss something?
Which settings? The V60 has settings under New Second Screen, which of course is confusing with the dual screen.
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Which settings? The V60 has settings under New Second Screen, which of course is confusing with the dual screen.
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Oh my word I totally missed that smh haha. Had the phone in Night mode so it was grayed out and I never bothered paying it any mind.
Night mode is best mode anyway!
I installed Natcho Notch to hide mine most of the time. It doesn't work with my games, though. You know, if they would've went with a basic screen without a fake cutout with the dual case, I'd probably use it a lot more. I know they did it to be symmetrical with the main screen, but I would appreciate seeing everything.
Mejilan said:
Night mode is best mode anyway!
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Yep, night mode 24/7
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I installed Natcho Notch to hide mine most of the time. It doesn't work with my games, though. You know, if they would've went with a basic screen without a fake cutout with the dual case, I'd probably use it a lot more. I know they did it to be symmetrical with the main screen, but I would appreciate seeing everything.
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Good look, I'll have to check that out for myself. I think maybe LG was lazy and or cutting cost. Either way it makes no sense and takes away from the dual screen a bit to have the notch there. But aside from that I'm really digging the dual screen, ESPECIALLY after installing the Wide Mode app from the Play Store. Wide Mode everything haha
Anyone know how to hide the notch on the second display? I remember during the initial setup of the phone there was an option to keep the notch on the second display but now I can't find it in the settings.
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Anyone know how to hide the notch on the second display? I remember during the initial setup of the phone there was an option to keep the notch on the second display but now I can't find it in the settings.
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I don't recall ever seeing that, but would be awesome if possible.
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Anyone know how to hide the notch on the second display? I remember during the initial setup of the phone there was an option to keep the notch on the second display but now I can't find it in the settings.
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You can not hide the notch on the dual screen, only on the main display. Go to display>new second screen. Have to have night mode off though.
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Anyone know how to hide the notch on the second display? I remember during the initial setup of the phone there was an option to keep the notch on the second display but now I can't find it in the settings.
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I just use a black wall paper with immersive mode from system ui tuner and I don't ever notice the notch on either side.
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Anyone know how to hide the notch on the second display? I remember during the initial setup of the phone there was an option to keep the notch on the second display but now I can't find it in the settings.
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I remember this option as well. You'd think you would have the option in settings again...i can't find anything weird.
App switching screen on Android 12 is pretty bad. So easy to make mistakes, always unintentionally swiping down or up. I haven't used Android 11, not sure if they are same . Came from iOS.
I came from an lg v20 with android 8 on it and i prefer how it was done on there but with the new app switcher screen I have to say I love the easy screenshot, url sharing, and text selection on screens that are otherwise not text selectable so I guess that makes up for it.
What i dont like is the screen isnt very responsive to touch with my tempered glass screen protector unless I force 90hz in developer options. Speakers sound like crap compared to my v20 , and of course no easily removable battery, no microsd slot, no headphone jack and no ir remote sucks too but as far as I know there isnt a single good flagship phone out there that still has all those.
I only bought a new phone because the v20 became unbearably slow and good new batteries are hard to come by anymore, I also need it for developing AR apps.
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App switching screen on Android 12 is pretty bad. So easy to make mistakes, always unintentionally swiping down or up. I haven't used Android 11, not sure if they are same . Came from iOS.
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By default, they use a bunch of hideous gestures.
Go into System Settings --> Accessibility --> System controls, and change "System navigation" to "3-button navigation". That will give you three nice buttons on the bottom edge of the screen... back, home, and task switcher.
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By default, they use a bunch of hideous gestures.
Go into System Settings --> Accessibility --> System controls, and change "System navigation" to "3-button navigation". That will give you three nice buttons on the bottom edge of the screen... back, home, and task switcher.
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Checked this out too, but you get the ancient Android 7-or-8 like buttons. Much rather see the Pixel 3's buttons placed on the bottom.
Although the gestures are a bit finicky, it took me a while to get used to, but now I've got it under control.
Its not about "ancient", its about EFFECTIVE. The 3-button menu bar is the only option that has ever existed that doesn't involve indecypherable/inconvenient gestures.
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My wife was kidnapped and I have no idea how to get her GPS turned on. her phone find my device is off but she tried to share location with me
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Call the police! They may require SIM card tracking from the operator! Or by IMEI of the device!
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Call the police! They may require SIM card tracking from the operator! Or by IMEI of the device!
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I'm 99.99% positive that you replied to some kind of scammer. They created a profile to report this on a random forum? I reported the user, if there is any legitimacy, forum admin can sort that out and deal with it.
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I came from an lg v20 with android 8 on it and i prefer how it was done on there but with the new app switcher screen I have to say I love the easy screenshot, url sharing, and text selection on screens that are otherwise not text selectable so I guess that makes up for it.
What i dont like is the screen isnt very responsive to touch with my tempered glass screen protector unless I force 90hz in developer options. Speakers sound like crap compared to my v20 , and of course no easily removable battery, no microsd slot, no headphone jack and no ir remote sucks too but as far as I know there isnt a single good flagship phone out there that still has all those.
I only bought a new phone because the v20 became unbearably slow and good new batteries are hard to come by anymore, I also need it for developing AR apps.
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Welcome to 2021! Phones haven't had removable batteries for a while now...
dunno how your triggering app switching when swiping up and down considering you need to swipe from bottom of screen and hold it for a good second
basic gestures hard