**** The Official Note 4 thread ****

[Warp279]

The price hasn't dropped like I wanted it to probably because the release was such a shambles. Will wait to see if it drops in January.

 

[Hunders]

Has anyone else noticed their battery is not lasting anywhere as long? I used to get a good 2.5-3 days now I find it dying pretty much every day. This is what I used to get:

Spoiler

Now the "Android System" is using a lot more, like 60% of the total usage. Anyone know a good app to tell me who the culprit is.

I noticed my battery performance drop until I reset the phone just before plugging it in and now it's back to being awesome. Now I just quickly restart the phone every time I charge it.

 

[CorrectHorseBattery]

Mine should hopefully be coming today! Any advice for a newbie, except stop buying phones?

 

[kona786]

Mine should hopefully be coming today! Any advice for a newbie, except stop buying phones?

Yep... Root and disable the vast amount of bloat apps and services. Then setup your launcher and enjoy!

 

[Cosimo]

Lollipop leaks suggest we will go straight to 5.0.1:

http://www.sammobile.com/2014/12/17...droid-v5-0-1-builds-leak-both-to-skip-v5-0-0/

 

[scamartist]

After buying the Note 4 last week I am also noticing that the battery life isn't up to much.

This is coming from an S3 which I must admit has surprised me.

If it persists it may well be going back.

 

[Thomss]

After buying the Note 4 last week I am also noticing that the battery life isn't up to much.

This is coming from an S3 which I must admit has surprised me.

If it persists it may well be going back.

Check the stats matey - this thing should be awesome on battery!

 

[Thomss]

So I do contracting and consultancy for Google and for finishing a project / sprint 2 weeks ahead of schedule I have been given a Nexus 6 as a thank you (as did all of the other guys, 12 in total).

Quite happy with my Note 4 so straight on to Fleabay I reckon? The only compelling reason to keep it would be stock rom Lollipop but surely not THAT worth it right considering its due soon?

Nice gift! Different sims on them too right? So not something you could easily swap over. I'd be tempted to cashing it in if you're happy with the Note.

 

[scamartist]

Can somebody have a look at these battery stats and see if they think I might have a problem.

 

[PH4NT0MBL4DE]

Yes the os should only be using up about 10-15%. It shoukd be screen that uses the most. Have u tried restarting?

 

[scamartist]

By restarting do you mean a full factory reset?

 

[PH4NT0MBL4DE]

No just restart your phone by holding down the power button. Or you can clear the cache by removing the battery for a few minutes.

 

[scamartist]

Will give it a try.

I have already tried powering it off but will try pulling the battery to see if that does anything.

 

[Thomss]

Yeah as said, you can see by those stats that's not gonna last too long without eating the battery.

 

[Thomss]

Correct, I think the Nexus 6 is nano and the Note 4 a micro. I'm leaning towards cashing it in too, although I hate selling on Fleabay

I'm sure it would sell on the members market here - Nexus 6 is in big demand just now

 

[CorrectHorseBattery]

Okay so the phone is huge but the display is beautiful!

The quick charge ability seems to work well also!

 

[AndyCr15]

Do we know exactly what is needed to qualify as 'a fast charger'? I bought a 2.4A (well, 2 x 4.8A) and 24 Watt car charger, doesn't seem to be enough...

 

[SoundEng]

Do we know exactly what is needed to qualify as 'a fast charger'? I bought a 2.4A (well, 2 x 4.8A) and 24 Watt car charger, doesn't seem to be enough...

IIRC You have to have the correct cable too (data lines pulled low I think?)

 

[kona786]

It's 9V as opposed to 5V.

 

[AndyCr15]

Hmm, a quick look on Amazon, I don't see them mentioning voltage, mainly amps and watts. Anyone know of any?

Also, is it the same for fast charging on the Nexus 6?