Re: Google is preparing to replace RCS with MLS

On 7/29/2024 7:07 AM, The Real Bev wrote:

On 7/28/24 10:01 PM, AJL wrote:

On 7/28/2024 7:34 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
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My Lenovo tablet, otherwise in fine shape, is useless because the
little plastic actuator that actually pushes the switch no longer
reaches the switch.  I can only assume wear.

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One of my earlier Android tablets woke up when it was picked up (moved).
So no need to use its switch in everyday use.

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That means leaving it on when I'm not using it, which I don't like to do
-- especially since I use it only once in a couple of months.

If your switch broke while only using the tablet once every couple of months it was likely a manufacturing defect. Probably won't happen again. FWIW I've had several Lenovo tablets (both Android and Chrome) over the years and nary a problem.

I don't want to replace my phone because of something stupid like
that.

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My current Android phone (Galaxy S10+) wakes up with a double tap to the
screen. Again no need to use (and wear out?) the switch.
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This of course won't help you currently, but I suggest for your future
device purchases that you get one with this capability. It should help
with your switch paranoia...  ;)

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I chose the Pixel2 because of the camera quality (and the price, of
course), which is what I mostly use it for.  Nonetheless, I will take
your counsel under advisement.

This video on the Pixel 2 shows the fingerprint sensor waking/sleeping the phone just like my Galaxy S10+ does with the double screen tap. So you apparently do have the capability of not having to use the switch.
My Galaxy S10+ also has this capability of waking/sleeping using a fingerprint. But mine works poorly and I find the double tap + pin actually quicker (and much less frustrating). Perhaps your fingerprint lock is frustrating as well?
<https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_2-8733.php>