Sony Xperia 5 II

kmax86 · 19 Oct 2020 at 20:14

Just claimed the headphones. Looks like there is only about 400 units for CPW according to their T&Cs

ripkord said:
Ah had assumed they couldn't be disabled.

Ye, I am ok with it as long as its disabled and not on the app list

benparker · 19 Oct 2020 at 21:22

Can you add additional user accounts?

kmax86 · 19 Oct 2020 at 22:03

benparker said:
Can you add additional user accounts?

~~Like phone profiles for different users? I dont think it can from a quick look in the settings~~

I was wrong. System > Advance settings will show multipe user support

bazza1603 · 19 Oct 2020 at 22:12

Camera review... Reviewer would pick either the 5 ii or the P40 Pro...

https://bestgamingpro.com/google-pixel-5-camera-tested-vs-the-best-android-camera-phones/

M1k3H · 19 Oct 2020 at 23:04

Phone has shipped, so hope to have it tomorrow!

LadFromWales · 20 Oct 2020 at 01:13

ripkord said:
If you use nova launcher you can sub categorise apps to be in a separate tab / folder so they no longer appear in the app drawer.

I'm not sure why anyone uses Nova these days. It is still based on an ancient build of the Pixel launcher and is bloated and slow, with sluggish animations that don't fit in well with Android 10.

Lawnchair 2 is a much better alternative, though it hasn't received an update in a while.

I'm currently using Niagara Launcher, entirely different to the above but I find it works really well for me.

I will be trying to stick with the Sony launcher on my 5 ii for a while though, but on traditional launchers like that I like to be able to put folders on the dock but only see one icon (tap to open the first app in folder, swipe up to open the folder)

Mine appears to be on way too! Frantically ordered a case and tempered glass!

benparker · 20 Oct 2020 at 11:14

kmax86 said:
~~Like phone profiles for different users? I dont think it can from a quick look in the settings~~

I was wrong. System > Advance settings will show multipe user support

When you pull down the notification panel, is there a user icon there?

Kill_Phil · 20 Oct 2020 at 12:18

Can anyone who has received their phone confirm whether it comes bundled with a basic case or not? Otherwise will look to order a cheap one for the time being. Thanks!

kmax86 · 20 Oct 2020 at 13:30

benparker said:
When you pull down the notification panel, is there a user icon there?

Yup, once multi user is enabled i can see the person icon beside the settings cog.

Kill_Phil said:
Can anyone who has received their phone confirm whether it comes bundled with a basic case or not? Otherwise will look to order a cheap one for the time being. Thanks!

No case sadly. I ordered a cheap case from Amazon until spigen release the rugged armor or something from caseology.

I find the phone very slippery and i keep hitting edges with my palm near the thumb.

benparker · 20 Oct 2020 at 13:43

Thanks, would you it's easy to reach the top with one hand?

kmax86 · 20 Oct 2020 at 13:49

I cant physically without over extending. However I configured the side sense to pull the notification if I do the pull down gesture

ripkord · 20 Oct 2020 at 15:09

LadFromWales said:
I'm not sure why anyone uses Nova these days. It is still based on an ancient build of the Pixel launcher and is bloated and slow, with sluggish animations that don't fit in well with Android 10.

Lawnchair 2 is a much better alternative, though it hasn't received an update in a while.

I'm currently using Niagara Launcher, entirely different to the above but I find it works really well for me.

I will be trying to stick with the Sony launcher on my 5 ii for a while though, but on traditional launchers like that I like to be able to put folders on the dock but only see one icon (tap to open the first app in folder, swipe up to open the folder)

Mine appears to be on way too! Frantically ordered a case and tempered glass!

Tbh I havent noticed any issues with nova, but I'll look at the alternatives you suggested, the only thing I use it for is icon packs in fairness (plus some gesture shortcuts).

Edit what tempered glass did you order? Was it the Olixar one - beware the last one I got was just adhesive at the edges - I'm hoping they have changed it....

bazza1603 · 20 Oct 2020 at 16:42

Is there anyway to force apps to update on the new phone so they include usernames and passwords etc.... From. P20 PRO..

M1k3H · 20 Oct 2020 at 17:02

Got it an hour ago, came with the headphones. Still setting everything up.

Couple of questions for other users:
1. How can you create folders in the app drawer? As soon as you try and move an app, it just takes me to the home screen.
2. Can I change the grid size? I.e. how many apps appear horizontally?
3. With 'Dynamic Vibration' enabled, if I use the headphones it still vibrates. If I turn it down, music stops playing even though music volume is turned up. Anyone else experienced this?

kmax86 · 20 Oct 2020 at 20:42

bazza1603 said:
Is there anyway to force apps to update on the new phone so they include usernames and passwords etc.... From. P20 PRO..

There is an option to restore your apps when sign in with your google account. It automatically downloaded all the apps that I had and a couple of settings like wifi password etc.

In some apps the login creds carried over. The rest like banking apps, last pass, and etc I had to sign in.

bazza1603 · 20 Oct 2020 at 20:53

My eyesight is shocking. Anyway to increase screen text size without increasing the screen icons.

Love the screen and camera. It's amazing.

benparker · 20 Oct 2020 at 22:48

bazza1603 said:
My eyesight is shocking. Anyway to increase screen text size without increasing the screen icons.

Love the screen and camera. It's amazing.

Settings > display > font size?

bazza1603 · 20 Oct 2020 at 23:33

benparker said:
Settings > display > font size?

makes the desktop tiny as the icons become massive...

LadFromWales · 21 Oct 2020 at 01:51

How about 'display size' within the same menu

Tragically Hip · 21 Oct 2020 at 12:34

First post, long time lurker!

How are people finding the point and shoot camera? I really fancy a change from my Pixel 3 XL, but IMO the camera is just so good and I don't want to take a massive step backwards.