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Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro

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  • #872
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,745 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Got the latest QPR beta for Android 16 this morning. The new material UI is lovely. Tighter notifications, more haptics, updated UI elements and extra animations. It's the biggest change to the UI in a long time…



  • #873
    Rattlehead_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭Rattlehead_ie


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123477169#Comment_123477169

    Yeah I downloaded it during the week and I'm loving it so far, the battery seems to be better than all the previous non-QPR A16 betas I was in. Only issue I currently have/had was that dark system theme just seemed inconsistent or off, I've swapped to the light theme for now but will play around with it more at the wkend.



  • #874
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,745 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Turn on the bold font in the settings. Makes everything extra crispy. 🙂



  • #875
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,442 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    What would people recommend as a replacement charger? I'm looking at Anker 45w on Amazon for 19€, anything else? Got a fake last time so will only order direct from Amazon or another site



  • #876
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,760 ✭✭✭wassie


    I generally get Anker or Ugreen chargers. Used to buy from the 'official shop' on Aliexpress, but have found the Amazon prices are fairly close which I prefer because of faster delivery and easier returns.

    Look for a charger that has the following 2 standards:

    USB-PD (USB Power Delivery) This is the overarching standard for fast charging over USB-C.

    PPS (Programmable Power Supply) - This is a critical component of USB-PD 3.0 (and higher) that allows for more granular control over voltage and current. This "on-the-fly" adjustment means the charger can deliver power more efficiently and with less heat, leading to faster charging and potentially better battery longevity. Pixels explicitly benefit from PPS for their fastest charging speeds.



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  • #877
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,314 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123566996#Comment_123566996

    IKEA Sjöss.

    https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/sjoess-45w-2-port-usb-charger-fast-charging-80574457/



  • #878
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,447 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Watched MKBHD's latest video which focuses on switching from iPhone to Android. Posting because he mentioned apps for journaling re the Pixel 10. I've checked my P8 and it's not compatible, which is disappointing.

    Separately, I see the alarm and clock timer settings on my phone had a bit of a design tweak recently.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



  • #879
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,442 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Has anyone else's battery life gone to absolute ****? Mine is terrible, even when not using the phone (e.g. I lost about 25% overnight). Anything I can do? Don't want to get rid of a phone that is working perfectly aside from the battery



  • #880
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,745 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Anything in Battery Usage? Check settings. The current version of Android shows both screentime and background time. Might highlight a rogue app. I'm on an 8 Pro and the battery is still great for me.



  • #881
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,314 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123909392#Comment_123909392

    Do you have one with a "bigsurf" screen? If so, they contain a manufacturing fault and get a refurbished model. My refurbished phone was essentially brand new. 0 battery cycles.

    Details on how to check here:
    https://www.reddit.com/r/pixel_phones/comments/1er59h1/pixel8_found_out_how_you_can_determine_what/



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  • #882
    Dozz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 405 ✭✭Dozz


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123909392#Comment_123909392

    @CantGetNoSleep Having the same issue as you. Got on to Google support last week and they are going to replace the battery under warranty. My warranty isnt up until the middle of November



  • #883
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,442 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123909648#Comment_123909648

    I've actually already returned it under warranty because of this



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