Nexus 6P Owners Are Reporting Bootloop Issues On Their Phones

While the Nexus 6P is barely a year old, it already feels ancient if only for the fact that Google has doomed the Nexus line with the introduction of the new Google Pixel smartphone range. Its fate is further sealed for some users who upgraded it to the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat because it caused the device to be stuck in a boot loop.


Nexus 6P Boot Loop Problem
One of the affected owners has posted his dilemma on Reddit.
Android Nougat has been teased and demonstrated left and right so you may be assured that upon discovering that a Nougat update can be installed on his Nexus 6P, this user promptly upgraded his Nexus 6P with alacrity.

His enthusiasm immediately turned to dread when his device can no longer get past the boot screen. What is worse is that the problem persisted even if he tried his older Android version.
He tried several other workarounds such as a reset and the installation of other Android versions. Unfortunately, his device seemed to have been bricked.

Nexus 6P
If you do some digging, you will be able to find that the same problem has surfaced at least three months ago after other Nexus 6P owners complained the same boot loop problem post Nougat update.

Google's Response
Google has already issued a statement regarding the problem but it did not include any fix.
"We understand that a very small number of users are experiencing a boot loop issue on you device," Google said in a Reddit thread. "We are continuing to investigate the situation, but can confirm that this is strictly a hardware related issue."

The statement has been posted several months back and so far there is no word yet about the result of such investigation. It is also worth noting that Google has already declared that the boot looping is strictly a hardware issue and promptly directed users to contact the place of purchase for repair and warranty concerns.

However, some users argue that if it is indeed a hardware problem, then why other devices such as the Nexus 5X experience the same bootlooping problem after upgrading to Android Nougat.
"How is it that two separate vendors, Huawei and LG, both have the same issue, which became evident following the same common event, which was a software upgrade?" a user called mcirtain commented on the Google statement.

Deliberate Aging
There are observers who believe that the Nexus 6P and all other handsets that came before it is no longer accorded the same interest at Google. What is worse is that many Nexus devices also start encountering problems that they have never faced before.

Tech Times has already reported that many Nexus 6P owners have been complaining that their handsets are shutting themselves down even when their phones are posting 15 to 20 percent battery life.

There is an emerging claim that Google may be deliberately aging its Nexus line, which is also aligned with the concept of tech obsolescence.

To put this in context, one can turn to a strategy adopted by Samsung to facilitate the pullout of the Galaxy Note 7 from the market. To discourage usage, Samsung has been deploying software updates that prevent access to key features such as cellular connectivity and full battery life. The company is even planning to release a patch that will permanently brick the Note 7 so people would start ditching it for safety reasons.

It is not yet clear if Google is following the same approach. However, if this is true, the company could actually get away with it because the Nexus line is already dead anyway. This is unfortunate since the 5X and most especially the 6P sport decent specifications that could still satisfy the demands of the latest Android systems.

Source: techtime

Nokia D1C Specs And Images Get Leaked: 2 Variants Running Android 7.0 Nougat Revealed

Nokia's new push into the smartphone market will likely be led by the rumored D1C Android device. The company, however, already has released several cheap feature phones in the market.

It is already a done deal: Nokia is poised to make its grand comeback not with one but an array of Android devices next year.

The recent leak on this front involved two variants of the so-called Nokia D1C, which have both been dropped in our midst with clear images that show not only the purported hardware but also the Android version they will be sporting straight out of the box: Android 7.0 Nougat.

Nokia D1C

The Nokia D1C is one of the most leaked, underscoring the likelihood that it will indeed get to see the light of day and it will probably be one of the devices that will be released first.

It has already dropped by AnTuTu and Geekbench, jaunts that you may be sure have revealed the device's internals.

With the latest leak, we now know that the D1C is a budget handset. It could ship with a Full HD display, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, 4 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 600 chip. This last should cement its mid-range credentials.

Nokia D1C Variants

The recent report, however, revealed that the other variant could be a higher end version of the Nokia D1C or even Nokia's very own flagship itself. The leak has not provided more detailed information save for the claim that this device will have a larger 5.5-inch display. Interestingly, the two variants are said to have the same resolution.

Nokia D1C

Aside from the screen real estate, the premium D1C is distinguished by one other feature, at least at this point in time. This involves the fingerprint sensor, which is absent in the leaked sketch for the mid-ranger.

Some sources expect the Nokia D1C variants will debut in the upcoming CES 2017 happening in Las Vegas from Jan. 5 to 8.

More About Nokia's Makers

There is a bit of confusion as to what company is really behind Nokia's comeback. There are those who say that Nokia itself, which is now in the business of telecommunications equipment manufacture, is staging the Nokia smartphone's relaunch. This is based on the company's presentation in a meeting with investors last Nov. 15 where a slide alluded to Nokia's return as a smartphone brand next year.

On the other hand, there is also the fact that HMD Global, the company that licensed the Nokia brand from Microsoft and poised to release the Android-powered handsets is a separate business entity. It is a startup founded by former Nokia executives and they have partnered with Foxconn to get Nokia back into the smartphone game.

Source: techtime

What You Must Know Before Buying INFINIX NOTE 3 X601

Infinix Note 3 Review: The new Infinix Note 3 (X601), is one of the latest in the Infinix Series which, It’s a gigantic 6.0 PHABLET inch phone patched by a Gorilla Corning Glass with a pronounced, high-resolution selfie camera with flash, and featuring some pretty decent hardware underneath.

It come's in two variants the second variant (Infinix Note 3 X601) has 2 GB RAM without the 4G LTE and the first (Note 3 Pro X537) has 3GB Ram with 4G LTE the only difference between these two is the RAM and the 4G Extension all order features are the same.

CAMERA AND STORAGE

Apart from the large display, the other standout feature of the Note 3 is it's camera combo. A 13-megapixel units at the back which is the main camera, while a 5-megapixel snapper at the front, for your selfies shot.

The note 3 was launched in 2 variants the first variant come with a Paired 2GB of RAM and an expected 16GB of internal storage (No 4G LTE), with microSD card expansion available up to 128GB or more. While the second variant will come with 3GB of RAM and an internal memory of 32GB expandable to 256GB with an external Sdcard (4G LTE).

BATTERY

With even regular sized, 5-inch smartphones nowadays offering batteries with as large a capacity as 3,000mAh, the Infinix Note 3 is packed with 4,500mAH Li-Po battery

OPERATION SYSTEM    Android 6.0

NETWORK                        3G/ 2G
GPU                                   ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450MHz
CPU FREQUENCY        Octa-core 1.3GHz, 64bit
UP LINK                            50 Mb/s
DOWNLINK                     150 Mb/s

GPRS                                YES
EDGE                                YES, UP&DOWN LINK
3G                                      YES
 
CAMERA
LOCATION                       FRONT 5MP/REAR 13MP
PIXELS                             FRONT(1.4μm)/REAR(1.12μm)
AF/FF                                5M FF/ 13M AF
FLASHLIGHT                 YES
VIDEO RECORDING     YES
VIDEO CALLING            YES
IMAGE SIZE                    Front ：3264*2448
                                          Rear： 4224*3136

MEMORY
ROM                                16 GB
RAM                                 2 GB
EXTERNAL MEMORY
UP TO 128 GB

BATTERY CAPACITY    4500mAh

TALK TIME
22.5h
STANDBY TIME
22 days

CONNECTION
SIM CARD SLOT
MICRO SIM+MICRO SIM+MICRO SD CARD
GPS NAVIGATION
YES
WIFI (WLAN)
YES
BLUETOOTH
YES,  V4.2
USB PORT
YES, MICRO USB 5 PIN
EARPHONE
YES, 3.5 JACK
OTG
YES
QUICK CHARGE
YES

SENSORS & TOOLS
G-SENSOR
YES
G-SENSOR
YES
LIGHT SENSOR
YES
PROXIMITY SENSOR
YES
HALL SENSOR
YES
COMPASS
YES

DIMENSION
162.5*82.8*8.4 mm

R EVIEW: Operate Google's Compact Nexus 5X With One Hand

 Google's inexpensive Android phone adapted for 2015

New Nexus for 2015 comes in two sizes, and this 5.2-inch phone is for those non-giants out there who literally can't handle a 5.7-inch Nexus 6P and last year's 6-inch Nexus 6 phablets.

Meaty paws need not apply, and neither does a big budget. Nexus 5X is a powerful Android phone for the starting price of $379 (£339). The Nexus 6P costs $499 (£449) and Nexus 6 started at $650 (£499).



The Nexus 5X is more than just a normal-sized phone at a smaller price. Its 12.3MP camera is able to capture quality low-light photos, and the rest of its specs are faster than ever.

Its reversible USB Type C port provides quicker charging, its fingerprint sensor on the back is yet another way to effortlessly unlock a your phone and it's pre-loaded with Android Marshmallow.

Compromises and competition do get Nexus 5X from being for everyone. The more powerful Nexus 6P is meant for two hands, but isn't a literally stretch to hold in one, making the size difference tighter and its all-metal design tempting.

The Nexus 5X, made of plastic, also faces stiffer competition than the Nexus 5 did two years ago, namely from the Samsung Galaxy S6, LG G4 and iPhone 6S, all on our best phones list.

Easy-to-hold, priced right and feature-packed, this is the Nexus 5 reborn as the Nexus 5X. But is it still a worthy choice for anyone who wants stock Android on a smaller phone? Let's dive into the review.

Design

The Nexus 5X looks and feels like the Nexus 5 adapted for modern times. It's lightweight and, with a 5.2-inch display, my fingers can barely reach all the way across the screen.

It appropriately pushes the limit of a one-handed phone with dimensions of 147 x 72.6 x 7.9mm, making it taller and broader, but ultimately skinnier than the phone from two years ago.

That's exactly what I want. A screen size that's maximized, but still operable in one hand. The 5X strikes the right balance, and it's light, too, at 136g. That's a modest gain from 130g.

I don't exactly want a camera bulge around back due to the center-located rear snapper, but I'd rather have that than a weaker camera. It's a fair trade-off.

Thankfully, the camera protrusion isn't as significant as we saw in leaked prototypes, and it at least gives us a landmark when trying the find the new, oddly-placed fingerprint sensor on back.

The 5X owes its lightweight design to LG sticking to a polycarbonate back and thin metal frame. This bucks the trend of moving away from plastic and going with all glass or strictly aluminum.

For this reason, it doesn't feel different from the hard plastic of the Nexus 5, although you won't find the soft touch coating of the black Nexus 5 here. It's more of an egg shell texture.

There are three Nexus 5X colors again, but this time it's Carbon Black, Quartz White and Ice Blue, doing away with red from two years ago. All three come with a black front, however.

This makes my white Nexus 5X review unit look like a delicious ice cream sandwich more than a phone. While not as stylish as Motorola's curved Moto X design, it's mostly flat and functional.

In fact, the only glaringly impractical design choice here are the power button and volume rocker located on the right side. They're small, feel cheap and the power button isn't riveted.

That's a design choice I appreciate in recent phones like the Moto X Style and Nexus 6P. At night, it's easier to tell a power button accent with rigids from a smooth volume rocker.

There is a pulse notification light here. It hasn't been omitted, it's just tucked inside the speaker grill located at the bottom front of the phone and, rudely, turned off in by default.

Whether or not you're ready for USB Type C, the Nexus 5X includes the port on the bottom of the frame instead of micro USB, and it's joined by a never-changing 3.5mm headphone jack.

As future-proof as the this Android phone tries to be, it doesn't take advantage of Gorilla Glass 4 like the Nexus 6P does. Instead, it sticks Gorilla Glass 3 like the curved LG G4.

The LG G4 gets away with this in my book because of its protective, curved design. The Nexus 5X only has a small lip around its display bezel, so you may want to opt for a case.

Luckily, the Google Play Store is ready in this department. I'm more of a fan of the official Nexus 5X cases with a microfiber back and what looks like the Amazon Web Service logo (awkward).

I have this official Nexus 6P case, but got stuck with the Speck CandyShell case for my 5X. It has military grade drop protection, but really drives the point home that it's unflattering rubber.

Source: techeaadar