HTC 11 Thread

12-07-2017 09:47PM

dinevalesco wrote: »

Quick query guys. Is there such a thing as a Macro mode on the U11 Camera? Or, is it just a case that the camera just detects what mode it needs to be for any given instance?

Also, is there an option to 'Tap to focus', or, again, should that just be automatic?

Ta.
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No macro, it just focuses on what it needs to. It's tap to focus by default. It will focus on the object in the middle of the screen, unless you tap elsewhere.

Flaccus · 12-07-2017 09:50PM

Basil3 wrote: »

I personally don't use the Magisk ROM, I just use the standard ROM. Of course, the main reason is that my theme isn't Magisk compatible.

No S-OFF only really means we can't update firmware, so you need to return to stock and take official OTA. I guess that's a benefit of running stock with Magisk ROM, you can easily return to fully stock to take the HTC OTA's. Myself and most of the venom guys are still running the original firmware, with the latest ROM based on newer firmware and there's no issues.

Actually, seems you can flash the new firmware as long as it's signed, so I'm gonna update my firmware to 1.13 base now. I think it will wipe the device, though.

Cool. If I go with standard rom (so I can use the dark theme of course

, I assume I need to root with Magisk/Magisk Manager. This seems like a good guide which covers everything up to installing the viper rom.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/htc-u11-root-twrp-recovery-and-bootloader-unlock/

One last question. On the HTC10 you could restore stock very quickly by simply having the ruu on your sd card. You just had to rename the file and boot into htc download mode and it would be picked up automatically. Can you still do this with the U11 reliably.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72831916&postcount=3

As no soff do the cid and mid for the ruu have to match your phone exactly ?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15JL3tRWDSVOUKo_revEYtQ_tRcOSJ0vWcvk8a7TK8Hk/edit#gid=0

I ordered the Solar Red dual sim from HTC Ireland so presumably this may be an RUU to use :
1.13.401.1 2PYC30000 HTC__001, DUGL (Dual SIM) EMEA

Thanks

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-07-2017 09:53PM

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12-07-2017 10:07PM

Flaccus wrote: »

Cool. If I go with standard rom (so I can use the dark theme of course , I assume I need to root with Magisk/Magisk Manager. This seems like a good guide which covers everything up to installing the viper rom.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/htc-u11-root-twrp-recovery-and-bootloader-unlock/

One last question. On the HTC10 you could restore stock very quickly by simply having the ruu on your sd card. You just had to rename the file and boot into htc download mode and it would be picked up automatically. Can you still do this with the U11 reliably.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72831916&postcount=3

As no soff do the cid and mid for the ruu have to match your phone exactly ?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15JL3tRWDSVOUKo_revEYtQ_tRcOSJ0vWcvk8a7TK8Hk/edit#gid=0

I ordered the Solar Red dual sim from HTC Ireland so presumably this may be an RUU to use :
1.13.401.1 2PYC30000 HTC__001, DUGL (Dual SIM) EMEA

Thanks

Yeah, you can still use the SD card method, and that would be the right RUU for you, if you have a dual SIM.

Flaccus · 12-07-2017 10:07PM

Patww79 wrote: »

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Noticed you and Basil3 had light bleed issues on bottom of screen. Other then the reviewer in Android Police reporting this also; I have not seen any other reviews or users on forums mention this. Do you think this bleed is hard to notice and is something that could be on a significant number of U11's due to the way they panel is fitted/manufactured. That being the case, going through RMA's till you get a good 'un would be pointless. Seems to be sport over an AVForums for TV's.

Flaccus · 12-07-2017 10:11PM

Basil3 wrote: »

Yeah, you can still use the SD card method, and that would be the right RUU for you, if you have a dual SIM.

Sound. I'd just feel comfortable having some sort of fallback in case rooting, flashing vipe goes wrong. Plus if you wanted to return from Viper to get a firmware update through OTA, this sounds like the way to do it easily. Alternatively, I assume you can use TWRP to restore your Nandroid backup.

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-07-2017 10:12PM

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Flaccus · 12-07-2017 10:14PM

Patww79 wrote: »

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That definitely sounds like a manufacturing defect allright. I hope the return process is straightforward. I'm surprised more users on this thread don't have the issue considering you have seen a good few reports on other forums.

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-07-2017 10:19PM

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12-07-2017 10:21PM

Patww79 wrote: »

I'd posted this picture I found of a HTC 10 and it's the closest thing I can see to what my U11 is like. Mines not quite as prominent but it's pretty close.

I mentioned it to HTC US when they called to see if I was happy with the phone and she seemed aware of it and said to contact support here about it. If I wasn't heading away Monday on my hols I'd have done it already.

Yeah, that's a big exaggeration of how mine is. I don't really notice it too much, but it is there.

sentient_6 · 12-07-2017 10:22PM

I had the tiniest hint of the light bleed thing on mine. You'd really have to be looking for it to notice.

Doesn't matter now as I think I'm seeing the end of my arguments with htc over the lob sided power button, they've finally offered me a refund so I'm tracking the phone on the way to Poland again tonight.

Going to buy a new unit asap. Briefly considered if there are any other options but there isn't.

Vahevala · 13-07-2017 10:23AM

It seems like every phone has an issue these days

The U11 with this light bleed, S8 with the lags and Bixby button nonsense so I guess there just is no perfect device.

Would the light bleed be bad enough to advise others not to buy the phone?

sentient_6 · 13-07-2017 10:28AM

Vahevala wrote: »

Would the light bleed be bad enough to advise others not to buy the phone?

To me absolutely not.

13-07-2017 10:34AM

Vahevala wrote: »

It seems like every phone has an issue these days

The U11 with this light bleed, S8 with the lags and Bixby button nonsense so I guess there just is no perfect device.

Would the light bleed be bad enough to advise others not to buy the phone?

There has never been a perfect phone, and there never will be.

13-07-2017 10:34AM

Vahevala wrote: »

It seems like every phone has an issue these days

The U11 with this light bleed, S8 with the lags and Bixby button nonsense so I guess there just is no perfect device.

Would the light bleed be bad enough to advise others not to buy the phone?

Absolutely zero light bleed on mine

OldMrBrennan83 · 13-07-2017 12:00PM

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sentient_6 · 14-07-2017 06:15PM

My customer service saga continues. They agreed last week to refund me finally, but the ticket sheet they sent to include specifically said no accessories. So queried this as i thought it was strange but i was reassured it was right.

They ring me today asking why i didn't include the accessories! After some back and forth they gave me 3 options, they deduct the price from the refund, I send them at my own cost, or they send a replacement unit.

They flat out refused multiple times already to offer a replacement unit! So fit to burst I held it together and said yes I will accept a replacement unit. **** sake.

Flaccus · 14-07-2017 10:32PM

sentient_6 wrote: »

My customer service saga continues. They agreed last week to refund me finally, but the ticket sheet they sent to include specifically said no accessories. So queried this as i thought it was strange but i was reassured it was right.

They ring me today asking why i didn't include the accessories! After some back and forth they gave me 3 options, they deduct the price from the refund, I send them at my own cost, or they send a replacement unit.

They flat out refused multiple times already to offer a replacement unit! So fit to burst I held it together and said yes I will accept a replacement unit. **** sake.

They sound like complete morons to deal with.

sentient_6 · 16-07-2017 02:05PM

Anyone get the spigen cases yet? Im thinking of ordering the liquid crystal, wondering if there is much of a lip on the screen edges? The olixer case barely comes to the edges so doesn't offer much in terms of screen protection.

How Soon Is Now · 16-07-2017 02:22PM

sentient_6 wrote: »

Anyone get the spigen cases yet? Im thinking of ordering the liquid crystal, wondering if there is much of a lip on the screen edges? The olixer case barely comes to the edges so doesn't offer much in terms of screen protection.

I have liquid and rugged both have slight lip doesn't seem be as much as before but I'd imagine give certain amount protection.

Nice case overall doesn't slip as much and feels sturdy. Obviously there's issue with screen protecter s as lot of us have found!

16-07-2017 04:47PM

sentient_6 wrote: »

Anyone get the spigen cases yet? Im thinking of ordering the liquid crystal, wondering if there is much of a lip on the screen edges? The olixer case barely comes to the edges so doesn't offer much in terms of screen protection.

Yeah, there's a definite lip. It would protect it if it fell face down. I do still miss the smooth slide in from the side to open the navigation drawer in a few apps, though. The side of the case makes it a bit more awkward.

1jcdub · 17-07-2017 04:16PM

Anyone use the Google search widget.. I've always turned on the feeds for travel time etc which normally shows below the widget but it doesn't do it on the U11. It worked on my previous OPO 3t and Nexus 6. The U11 shown the information in the notification bar, but it's hidden until you scroll down.
Can anyone confirm they are having the same issue..

17-07-2017 04:24PM

1jcdub wrote: »

Anyone use the Google search widget.. I've always turned on the feeds for travel time etc which normally shows below the widget but it doesn't do it on the U11. It worked on my previous OPO 3t and Nexus 6. The U11 shown the information in the notification bar, but it's hidden until you scroll down.
Can anyone confirm they are having the same issue..

Can't say I've ever used it. Is that the Google feed widget, where it just says 'more cards' at the bottom?

Personally, I just use Nova launcher with the Google Now add-on, where you swipe left to go to your Google now feed.

Wamwig · 18-07-2017 11:12AM

Does the U11 not support 4G+ or just not show it on the screen? I've 2 friends with one and both only show 4G where my S7 shows 4G+

18-07-2017 11:16AM

Wamwig wrote: »

Does the U11 not support 4G+ or just not show it on the screen? I've 2 friends with one and both only show 4G where my S7 shows 4G+

It supports it. Are they on custom ROMs? I know some people were saying the 4G+ icon wasn't showing on custom ROMs, but it was there on stock.

I guess the simple test is to do a speed test and see what they get.

OldMrBrennan83 · 18-07-2017 12:34PM

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Wamwig · 18-07-2017 01:10PM

No they've no ROM on them. Both are on 3 so maybe it's a 3 thing

OldMrBrennan83 · 18-07-2017 01:12PM

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sentient_6 · 18-07-2017 01:19PM

The amount of people in the various threads wondering about signal/coverage and then it always turns out to be with 3.

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