My main email app (Fastmail) on my phone logged me out without me noticing for two days. I’ve been trying to not pay as constant attention to my email as it is, so it just seemed nice, but I didn’t even really think about it in that period. Happened to have more than the usual amount of emails when I got back in, though luckily, nothing important. It’d be nice if I could have it only notify me immediately for email from certain addresses or something like that.
phone posts
Finally got the One UI 7 / Android 15 update on my phone (Samsung S24) today. 15’s been out on Pixel devices for six months, but it took Samsung a long time with this one. I had bought this phone in part because Samsung is supposed to be quick with releases. Hopefully, this doesn’t become the norm.
Not a lot has changed noticeably. My most liked change is that I can have most app icons match my chosen accent color (green) which makes my home screen and quick app drawer look much nicer. There’s also a feature which separates the notification drawer and quick settings slide down, where swiping down from the left shows one and from the right, the other. I’m still getting used to that but may find it results in less swipes. There are a few other aesthetic tweaks. I think there’s a bunch of AI stuff, but I’m not that interested in that.
New phone: Samsung S24
Yesterday, I got a new phone, a Samsung Galaxy S24. Jade green, ordered from samsung.com because that was the only place to get green. I never got my Pixel 3a running again and my Moto X was just a little too broken, slow, poor network connecting, and unable to handle some apps. The S24 was my first Samsung and notably more expensive than any phone I’ve gotten before. But I justified it by its:
- likely longevity with 7 years of updates, strong build, waterproofing
- reasonable size
- full features
- 5G data
- Dex desktop mode and USB video out
I’m still getting set up and getting used to it, but I think I’m happy with it.
Continue reading post "New phone: Samsung S24"Being stuck on my Moto X has somewhat forced me to use my phone less, which has in many ways been pleasant. Less constant input and need to be “doing something”, more focus on where I am and what’s happening in front of me. Less screen time and eye fatigue, more intentional usage.
Continue reading post "#4288"My Moto X phone, a stand-in for my non-functioning Pixel 3a, scared me by force shutting down and then getting stuck in a reboot loop for a bit. That’s too similar to the behavior of the Pixel. Luckily, plugging it into a different USB charger and giving it time, the problem resolved itself and it has been running fine for almost a full day. Hopefully, that keeps up, as I still haven’t gotten the Pixel going or figured out what I want for a new phone.
Pixel phone may be dead?
My “current” phone (4.5 year old Pixel 3a) may be dead. I now can’t get it past the login screen and have moved to my previous phone, my Moto X. That buys me some time until I can figure out what to do. It started late Friday night and has been my weekend project.
Continue reading post "Pixel phone may be dead?"I finally succeeded in paying for my T-Mobile prepaid service with a credit card online again.
Continue reading post "#4139"Seems like Facebook rescinded their choice to have dark mode on Messenger Lite.
Continue reading post "#3833"[update]er, not?[/update]
Yay, Facebook Messenger Lite (on Android) has finally got a dark mode. One of the last few apps that hadn’t had it that I use somewhat frequently. I find dark mode to be easier on my eyes in that I can look at it for longer.
My phone (Pixel 3a) has been dropping longer calls when using wi-fi calling over T-Mobile Home Internet.
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