order says 64GB graphite 6P refurb, so like for like. We'll see what arrives though but its going to be in a better state than my phone which has lots of pock's/scratches due to grit etc getting in between the phone and case.
**** The Official Google Nexus 6P Thread ****
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Flashed back to Nougat using Nexus Root Toolkit. Can't live without that unpredictable sluggish Oreo performance. Everything is nice and smooth again as I'm setting up the phone from scratch again.
what's the on-phone chat support?
In settings, scroll to the bottom and theres a support option giving you an option of chat or phone from your google account. They ask your problem. ask a few basic questions (what the issue is, have you factory reset, any damage to the phone, have you checked the apps) then ask your EMEI number (and tell you how to get it) and sort out a replacement via advanced order (they send you a new/refurb phone with a full price credit hold on a card until you return your old phone) or normal order (send your phone in, get it processed and then they send out another once issue has been confirmed with no credit hold which takes a bit longer)
link is done via email to set up your order through the normal google store basket and voila.
Figured it out, an app isn't required.
When you get the background app running notification. Swipe it to the right and tap the gear. Scroll down to "Apps running in the background" and tap it. Then deselect "Show Notification dot".
And that's it, so simple really.
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Only one problem...that action blocks Android system wide (or play services) notifications. I wasn't too happy with either solution really. Google clearly didn't think it out.
It doesn't, it blocks the "running in the background" notification only.
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Ok fair do's. I read somewhere on XDA that it was a system wide thing hence why I avoided it.
On another note Nougat is back to normal on the 6P and actually really flying compared to before. Obviously the fresh wipe benefited nicely. Restoring 3.2gb of backup for Whatsapp is taking HOURS though :/
On another note Nougat is back to normal on the 6P and actually really flying compared to before. Obviously the fresh wipe benefited nicely. Restoring 3.2gb of backup for Whatsapp is taking HOURS though :/
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Yep I'm going to try flashing back to nougat at work today.
Thanks, I've just tried it and can't seem to get it to work with getting rid of the last pass one. Really annoying
I hate the WhatsApp restore! Lol so annoying
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The latest beta version allows full storage control over EVERY chat/group so you can prune each open conversation thread of images/videos etc. It is massively useful in trimming down the Whatsapp database. Sadly it cannot do anything about photo heavy groups that have long since been deleted and whatsapp retains all the info on your internal storage still.
I just wanted to start from scratch so I went into the /whatsapp/media folders and deleted everything in /images and /videos to start from scratch again.
Can't quite believe how smooth and slick Nougat is after a fresh install. Not regretting my downgrade one bit!
Soldato
Got the itch to upgrade to a Galaxy S8+ now that it's looking pretty affordable, and my battery and performance is starting to drop (already had one warranty replacement due to battery issues, nothing so bad with this one now but still slow degradation in performance as expected).
Do think I should probably just do a factory reset and I could get another 4-5 months out of it though. By which time the GS8+ will be even cheaper, and the 9 won't be far away.
Do think I should probably just do a factory reset and I could get another 4-5 months out of it though. By which time the GS8+ will be even cheaper, and the 9 won't be far away.
Soldato
I'm having no Oreo issues, battery problems are getting worse though. I've gone for a Galaxy S8. Will get the 6p repaired as my gf wants it.
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Spoken to Huawei today, my 6p is booked in for the battery fault.
I've got an S8 coming tomorrow though, couldn't resist.
I've got an S8 coming tomorrow though, couldn't resist.
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What's the price for the battery fix?
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Being done under their 2 year warranty.
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I really think my battery is going downhill fast now. Today it shut off at 40% with a mere 43 minutes of screen on time.
Caporegime
Wasn't planning on upgrading this year and now that Google have said they'll support the 5X and 6P until November 2018 I might end up keeping it for 4 years. Hope we get Android P even though they previously said we wouldn't before the announcement 
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Whereabouts have they said this?Wasn't planning on upgrading this year and now that Google have said they'll support the 5X and 6P until November 2018 I might end up keeping it for 4 years. Hope we get Android P even though they previously said we wouldn't before the announcement