Nexus 6P

rocks1981 · 01-11-2015 1:09pm

digiman wrote: »

Aluminium 64GB

ou can return up to 14 days later for full refund

just Google nexus returns policy

Or you can cancel the order now so someone else on the waiting list might benefit :-)

1jcdub · 01-11-2015 1:29pm

rocks1981 wrote: »

ou can return up to 14 days later for full refund

just Google nexus returns policy

Or you can cancel the order now so someone else on the waiting list might benefit :-)

Exactly what I ordered.... My one is not shipping until the 12th Nov

Flaccus · 01-11-2015 6:46pm

That's me out of the running for getting a 6p after reading this

Only a miserable 0.34 V on the headphone jack compared to the ip6 at 1.017v which I still had to have turned up to 90% thanks to EU laws on limiting db levels to 100 on devices the ship with earphones.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/785067/nexus-5x-and-6p-sound-quality

digitaldr · 01-11-2015 9:15pm

digiman wrote: »

I've ordered one of these on the launch day so it should be delivered this week. I don't think I want it now as I bought the iPhone 6S in the mean time. Can I play with it for a week and then send it back to Google?

Expecting mine this week too. I web chatted with google support who confirmed that they allow returns within the first 2 weeks - said it was fine to use the phone as long it was returned undamaged.

I will probably keep it but am tempted by Note 5 despite lack of LTE band 20 and tacky physical home button & Samsung branding on the front. LG G4 might also be a runner as it's got a QHD LCD screen (never had an amoled before and I may not take to it).I was in Donegal last week and popped onto Derry to play with one. Screen and camera both great but a bit plasticy despite the black leather back.

heebusjeebus · 02-11-2015 9:38am

Flaccus wrote: »

That's me out of the running for getting a 6p after reading this

Only a miserable 0.34 V on the headphone jack compared to the ip6 at 1.017v which I still had to have turned up to 90% thanks to EU laws on limiting db levels to 100 on devices the ship with earphones.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/785067/nexus-5x-and-6p-sound-quality

Not sure what any of that means but it's plenty loud from my headphones (over ear Sennheiser PX-200-II).

Flaccus · 02-11-2015 9:46am

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Not sure what any of that means but it's plenty loud from my headphones (over ear Sennheiser PX-200-II).

Well that's good to know mate. The issue with a lot of phones is the output voltage is so low from the headphone jack and the eu laws regarding max db levels means you have to have the phone at almost 100% even with in ear phones to get to a point where you don't hear the prats around you talking when your on public transport

Of course I have always found phone arenas measurement dubious.

Anyway, to get decent volume do you have the have the thing maxed out ? And have you tried streaming from Spotify ?

heebusjeebus · 02-11-2015 9:49am

Flaccus wrote: »

Anyway, to get decent volume do you have the have the thing maxed out ? And have you tried streaming from Spotify ?

Indicative testing tells me it's the same as my OnePlus One. I'm just testing on Google Play Music.
Keep an eye on the XDA forums as if it's an issue, it would be thoroughly hashed out there.

EDIT: And here it is:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/boost-headset-volume-t3237661

Root needed for that solution though.

Flaccus · 02-11-2015 10:00am

It could be my ears too

It just seems to me that all phones I have tried have almost no headphone volume below 60-70% With the exception of the HTC m8 and m9 to a lesser degree I have always had to have my phones maxed out on every very low impedance IEM's (less 10ohms). That goes for the S6 edge, Note 4, and iPhone 6 too.

A lot of this is down to manufacturers providing minimal voltage (that even bluetooth phones are louder sometime), and nothing you can do about that. And it is also a lot to do with regulations around sound levels where a device cannot surpass 10db if sold with headphones in the EU, which cripples nearly every phone sold here though I'd say the Nexus is ok. There is an Android hack alright to remove the dB limitation (needs root) which I got from XDA and it helped my Note 4 and on iPhones there is a very handy EQ+ app that allows you to increase gain. Also, some providers like Spotify seem to limit volume levels as well.

Seeing as there is a 15 day window to return the 6P I might take a punt now. Just can't decide on the carbon or the aluminium.

Edit : Just saw your link. Yep, I did something similar with my Note 4. Ta.

Flaccus · 02-11-2015 10:05am

Those of you who have the carbon black, does it look like they have powder coated the aluminium edges. Or just painted the thing.

Anyone get a black with any defects, nicks, scratches etc.. ? I have a feeling the aluminium with it's shiny chamfered edged will last all of 2 days in and out of a case before getting nicked. This is why I am thinking of going for the black, which I know is probably a fingerprint magnet.

symbolic · 02-11-2015 10:06am

Flaccus wrote: »

It could be my ears too It just seems to me that all phones I have tried have almost no headphone volume below 60-70% With the exception of the HTC m8 and m9 to a lesser degree I have always had to have my phones maxed out on every very low impedance IEM's (less 10ohms). That goes for the S6 edge, Note 4, and iPhone 6 too.

A lot of this is down to manufacturers providing minimal voltage (that even bluetooth phones are louder sometime), and nothing you can do about that. And it is also a lot to do with regulations around sound levels where a device cannot surpass 10db if sold with headphones in the EU, which cripples nearly every phone sold here though I'd say the Nexus is ok. There is an Android hack alright to remove the dB limitation (needs root) which I got from XDA and it helped my Note 4 and on iPhones there is a very handy EQ+ app that allows you to increase gain. Also, some providers like Spotify seem to limit volume levels as well.

Seeing as there is a 15 day window to return the 6P I might take a punt now. Just can't decide on the carbon or the aluminium.

Edit : Just saw your link. Yep, I did something similar with my Note 4. Ta.

What headphones do you use?

Flaccus · 02-11-2015 10:24am

Sennheiser Urbanite over ear, RHA T10i and Sennheiser Momentum in ear's.

heebusjeebus · 02-11-2015 10:32am

Just changed the DPI to 440 and it's so much better than the default 560.
Can do it without root via the method in the link below.

The command's i used were:

adb devices

db shell

wm density 440 && reboot

From:
http://www.androidbeat.com/2015/07/how-to-change-dpi-of-android-device-without-root/

Zen 2nd · 02-11-2015 11:14am

Flaccus wrote: »

Sennheiser Urbanite over ear, RHA T10i and Sennheiser Momentum in ear's.

Have you thought about investing in some noise cancellation headphones? Think you might be damaging your hearing just to drown out all the other noise.

digitaldr · 02-11-2015 1:21pm

Unfortunately my 6p (black 64gb) is still pending despite ordering it on launch day. My adopted case arrived today though. It's just a matt black TPU case - very similar to the diztronic one on my OPO. Like the 6p it was a ripoff at €20 but I wanted protection on the phone from day 1 just in case I decide to return it. Quality wise it's pretty good - smooth on the back with some light texturing on the sides, buttons and front. Looks like the 6p will only be slightly larger than my OPO. Apologies for the quality of the photos - taken with my work iphone 4!

If anyone wants some better pics II dig out the DSLR this evening.

OPO in Dizitronic case vs 6p case

OPO in 6p case

1jcdub · 02-11-2015 1:38pm

Ordered intelliarmour tempered glass protection for my 6P. If you put 2 protectors in the cart and use promo code intelli6P you'll only be charged for the one . Shipping on the 9th Nov.
Link: http://www.intelliarmor.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=6p

1jcdub · 02-11-2015 2:47pm

Ordered 2 one plus one USB to type ç cables. Just less than 20e shipped and the USB end is reversible too

Flaccus · 02-11-2015 3:14pm

Zen 2nd wrote: »

Have you thought about investing in some noise cancellation headphones? Think you might be damaging your hearing just to drown out all the other noise.

Might look into it. Though to be honest even at 100% they are not 'that' loud. The M8 I had was perfect, about 75-80% volume. But yeah, noise cancellation might be the way to go with the 6P.

Flaccus · 02-11-2015 3:17pm

I think the rugged armour from Spigen might be decent

http://www.spigen.co.uk/cell-phone/google/google-nexus-6p/nexus-6p-case-rugged-armor.html

It's a tpu case and if it's anything like the galaxy s6 one will provide some protection without ruining the style of the phone. Does pick up oils from fingers very easily though and a pain to clean.

Have seen a few videos now with these 2 defects. Basically the odd chip on the aluminium on the back casing, and that bottom strip which sometimes isn't flush. Anyone ran into this ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqgev6u7OtU

irishbuzz · 03-11-2015 4:23pm

Waiting a month on a 64GB Graphite and still Pending.

Considering cancelling and re-placing my order as twice I've contacted Google and they couldn't tell me why it's delayed or when it should ship.

Has anyone had a model greater than 32GB shipped from Google yet? If so what colours.

digitaldr · 03-11-2015 4:27pm

I'm in the same boat

and also contacted Google today - they weren't able to shed any light on it. Status is still pending 3-5 November so I guess I'll just have to at least wait another 2 days.

madmoe · 03-11-2015 4:36pm

Hey guys,
That phone in the video that had the defects out of the box, was it the frost model or the aluminum one?

Cheers,
M

digitaldr · 03-11-2015 4:38pm

Aluminium

Zen 2nd · 03-11-2015 4:38pm

irishbuzz wrote:

Has anyone had a model greater than 32GB shipped from Google yet? If so what colours.

Still waiting on mine. 128GB Graphite model with a date of 3 - 5 November.

1jcdub · 03-11-2015 5:36pm

Ordered my 64gb aluminium due on the 28th of October pending 16th to the 18th of November.
Hoping it arrives when scheduled.
Have usb to type C cables ordered , tempered glass screen protectors and adopted case is due in the next day out two...
There must be huge demand for this phone with the delays seemingly worldwide...

boc121 · 03-11-2015 8:11pm

irishbuzz wrote: »

Considering cancelling and re-placing my order as twice I've contacted Google and they couldn't tell me why it's delayed or when it should ship.

Might be a good idea, I ordered my one Saturday evening it arrived today.

digitaldr · 03-11-2015 8:25pm

boc121 wrote: »

Might be a good idea, I ordered my one Saturday evening it arrived today.

What colour/memory?

1jcdub · 03-11-2015 8:27pm

digitaldr wrote: »

What colour/memory?

I hope it's the 32gb

The 64 and 128gb seem to be less available...

1jcdub · 03-11-2015 8:32pm

1jcdub wrote: »

I hope it's the 32gb
The 64 and 128gb seem to be less available...

I hope the pending dates given are pessimistic!

rocks1981 · 03-11-2015 10:57pm

1jcdub wrote: »

I hope the pending dates given are pessimistic!

They are rumoured to be giving $25 rebates to early orders due to delays in the US. Can't remember where I read that

digitaldr · 04-11-2015 7:08am

1jcdub · 04-11-2015 8:46am

digitaldr wrote: »

Ya lucky duck... I hope my phone I is processed soon ðŸ˜¢

rocks1981 · 04-11-2015 9:53am

1jcdub wrote: »

Ya lucky duck... I hope my phone I is processed soon ðŸ˜¢

Mine says "processing 16th-18th -Nov" ? ?
What was it before that?... 'pending' ?

1jcdub · 04-11-2015 10:31am

rocks1981 wrote: »

Mine says "processing 16th-18th -Nov" ? ?
What was it before that?... 'pending' ?

Mine is still saying processing 16-18th Nov. Would be great if it was shipped before the end of the week...

nursewally · 04-11-2015 11:33am

Mine is processing for the 5-9th Nov.

This could finally make my week.

I don't understand how you folks that are getting estimated dates of 12-14th Nov and the like are getting processing?

According to Googles delivery info, orders process for 1-2 days and shipping takes approximately 3-5 days. So seven days max in my eyes.

rocks1981 · 04-11-2015 11:56am

shipping is 3-5 for chargers and the like, but 1-3 days for the phones.

boc121 · 04-11-2015 1:57pm

digitaldr wrote: »

What colour/memory?

64gb Graphite.

heebusjeebus · 04-11-2015 2:57pm

Interesting article for those who are looking to get type c cables.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/11/04/a-google-engineer-who-works-on-usb-type-c-products-is-reviewing-and-identifying-out-of-spec-potentially-dangerous-third-party-cables-and-adapters/

I've already got a set of cables from Amazon. Trying one of them today and all seems to be working fine but the Google engineer has reviewed them and said they do not conform to standards.

digitaldr · 04-11-2015 3:13pm

Just got an email from Google - my 6p has shipped!

JohnK · 04-11-2015 4:27pm

Mine just shipped too

rocks1981 · 04-11-2015 4:28pm

digitaldr wrote: »

Just got an email from Google - my 6p has shipped!

Just got he same for my aluminium 64gb ordered 6 days ago

Flaccus · 04-11-2015 4:32pm

Congrats. When you get it, can you examine it for any flaws like paint chips, scratches on the edges, panel gaps on the rear compartment...I know this sounds over the top but am seriously considering this phone and for the money I would like something as near to perfect as possible. However a good few people have reported these issues on XDA Forums so not sure about Huweia's quality. Then again you only here about the complaints.

rocks1981 · 04-11-2015 4:37pm

Flaccus wrote: »

Congrats. When you get it, can you examine it for any flaws like paint chips, scratches on the edges, panel gaps on the rear compartment...I know this sounds over the top but am seriously considering this phone and for the money I would like something as near to perfect as possible. However a good few people have reported these issues on XDA Forums so not sure about Huweia's quality.

Sure ill see what i can do. If i get a couple more posts i'm allows stick up images ;-)

Flaccus · 04-11-2015 4:42pm

rocks1981 wrote: »

Sure ill see what i can do. If i get a couple more posts i'm allows stick up images ;-)

Excellent! I am edging towards the aluminium as I dont like the way the carbon shows up fingerprints. Then again the aluminium has a chamfered edge which look like polished aluminium so could be a scratch magnet like the m8 or especially the note4; while the carbon either has a painted or powder coated edge so might be more resistant depending on how thick the paint is. lol.

irishbuzz · 04-11-2015 4:56pm

Looks like someone finally sorted out the pre-order delays. My 6P has also shipped.

Zen 2nd · 04-11-2015 5:36pm

irishbuzz wrote: »

Looks like someone finally sorted out the pre-order delays. My 6P has also shipped.

Not with the 128GB Graphite it seems

digitaldr · 04-11-2015 6:09pm

I'm hoping that I'll have my 6p very soon as it's coming from Heathrow. Nice that the tracking number was active immediately. I see it's now changed from shipping information received to processing at Heathrow. I'm going to get RSI with all this refreshing!

Edit: just noticed this

Estimated Delivery:
Thursday, November 05, 2015
By End of Day

rocks1981 · 04-11-2015 6:12pm

digitaldr wrote: »

I'm hoping that I'll have my 6p very soon as it's coming from Heathrow. Nice that the tracking number was active immediately. I see it's now changed from shipping information received to processing at Heathrow. I'm going to get RSI with all this refreshing!

RSI is right, I'm still waiting on my tracking to activate. :-(

1jcdub · 04-11-2015 6:23pm

What pending dates did you have before your phones where despatched?

rocks1981 · 04-11-2015 6:25pm

1jcdub wrote: »

What pending dates did you have before your phones where despatched?

Mine was 16th - 18th. 64 GB alu

1jcdub · 04-11-2015 6:57pm

rocks1981 wrote: »

Mine was 16th - 18th. 64 GB alu

Mine has the same date, still pending though. The sooner it arrives the better as I've my phone sold

Nexus 6P

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