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  1. Handroid7
    That article is about the benefits of user-replaceable batteries. Feel free to write an article about the benefits of non-user-replaceable batteries. Also mentioned in that article.
  2. Handroid7
    Reverse wireless charging (also known as PowerShare) can be useful in emergency situations, but it has this problem. I suggest you to save it up for emergency situations. Just bring a power bank.
  3. Handroid7
    I see. Thanks for the quick reply! I will add your point to the article.
  4. Handroid7
    If one holds the phone vertically, isn't the scanner below the camera?
  5. Handroid7
    As reference: Benefits of corner cameras.
  6. Handroid7
    Every file manager I tested changed so far overwrites the date and time of the files with the current date and time when moving. Many files have no date and time information in the file name. Yes, one can also create file lists using ls or stat in an Android terminal. But I would also like to keep the original attribute date and times to make data management less inconvenient and be able to sort by time on the desktop file...
  7. Handroid7
    Sorry for late response, I just revisited the forum. What about HTC One M7 and Sony Xperia Z? (both with nonreplaceable batteries)
  8. Handroid7
    Coincidentally, the "bloated", "cheap plastic" Galaxy S4 happens to be the most sold Android phone of all time, with over 80 million units. Also, the group of people who neither cares about fashion statement (status symbol) nor newest specifications should not require a new device very soon. But yes, it is sad how in the past manufacturers betrayed power users repeatedly. Phones lost many features over the...
  9. Handroid7
    I smell planned obsolescence. If any phone manufacturer came up with a replaceable battery today, the OG Samsung and LG crowd would come en masse.
  10. Handroid7
    Indeed. Which is why there should be an option for a decent phone with replaceable battery. And no, the Xcover Pro is not decent by 2020 standards because its camera can only record at 1080p@30fps at best. Something the S2 from 2011 can too.
  11. Handroid7
    If you would use your phone longer or heavier (e.g. 8K video on the newest phones), that would quickly wreck the battery. Also, 45W fast charging puts enormous stress on it.
  12. Handroid7
    Although somewhat belated, relevant nevertheless: Here is an article that compiles all the benefits of user-replaceable batteries into one place. If you need to convince anyone about the benefits of user-replaceable mobile phone batteries, simply refer them to that article. You're welcome.
  13. Handroid7
    Interesting essay:https://www.androidpolice.com/2016/08/02/the-galaxy-note-is-no-longer-samsungs-enthusiast-smartphone-series-opinion/ That's called planned obsolescence. So maybe, Samsung already knew in 2014 that the S6 will not have MicroSD and water resistance, but the S7 will.
  14. Handroid7
    Now, there is fast charging. But fast charging is only good as long as the battery works well, and it wears down the battery quickly.
  15. Handroid7
    For how long? And which device? I have indeed noticed this phenomenon on phones in tech shops (these live demo units run at full brightness all the time by default), but it is not noticeable yet on the older AMOLED devices we have at home. But the Galaxy S4 has a slight orange screen tone, which is a sign of weakened blue AMOLED pixels. But the S4 (built in 2013 or 2014) is a whopping 6 to 7 years old...
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    Which phone does not significantly heat up from 4K video recording? (especially during warmer months) Indeed. AMOLED consumes more power than TFT-LCD with white backgrounds! I don't mind. See https://poal.co/p/152184 for more information. Because manufacturers don't even try to build new phones with replaceable battety. In 2014, the Note 4 had top specifications yet replacemeable battery. That is even...
  17. Handroid7
    4K video produces considerable heat. Double that, considering that most flagship phones have 2160p@60fps by now. And 6K and 8K isn't far away from becoming a common feature. About AMOLED burn-in: We have a Galaxy S4 and a Note 3 at home, both of which have no AMOLED burn marks, thanks to the dark backgrounds Samsung used back then. Android forks like LineageOS, /c/ and MicroG still support...
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    We indeed have camera and camcorder batteries that still work decently after 7 to 12 years. But a smartphone battery needs to power (and withstand the heat caused by) 4G (possibly soon 5G) connections, 4K video recording and very fast charging, all of which wear down the battery. Under these circumstances, the point of battery failure (phone only lasts a few minutes per charge) might be reached within three...
  19. Handroid7
    But at one point, the aging battery will only last a few minutes. (Not even kidding.) Then, the phone would constantly rely on an external power source like elderly people rely on a rollator/similar. Not so fun.
  20. Handroid7
    Thank you for sharing your point of view. Some arguments you mentioned (e.g. water resistance) have already been countered in the original post. Batteries obviously should only be bought from trusted sellers (original or reputable third-party brands such as RAV Power) for safety.
  21. Handroid7
    I have debunked that myth here: https://poal.co/s/LostFeatures/156605
  22. Handroid7
    (This is my first post. If I make any mistake, please let me know. Thanks.) ————————————_ I watched this TechQuickie video: At 03m:45s, Linus says: I am making this poll to find out whether this is true. I already made a poll on this Apple criticism forum, where 100% of the votes voted for replaceable batteries. And I would not even bother much if there was still the option to get a decent phone (i.e...
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