I originally made a rather long, ranting post about the 950XL around a week after I got one on release day in November. I was very disappointed due to bugs, bugs, more bugs, build quality... etc.
Recently I got another one for much less money, and when I went to install it I had learned from other Win 10 installs on an 830, 640 and 1520 that starting fresh is the best way. So, I took the phone out of the box and plugged it right into the PC. Then the Windows Device Recovery Tool downloaded the newest firmware and official OS release. After that, on set up I picked restore my old phone (a 1520)
Much to my delight, this method worked great.
Other new thoughts on the updated phone:
(1) the build quality seems better, at least how snug the back clips onto the phone. No more squeaks.
(2) holy crap its fast
(3) the camera works very well now, no more "ADDING FINISHING TOUCHES..."
(4) not one RESUME... or LOADING... screen
(5) no apps are stuck in the friggin store that refuse to download
(6) The battery is unspectacular, however heavy users might get through a workday. Might. That screen is hungry and so is, for some reason, the messaging app.
(7) it's stable
So, like I said in my original post, I would give it another try when it was more mature and cheaper. And I am glad I did. I can now recommend the phone to others confidently.
Recently I got another one for much less money, and when I went to install it I had learned from other Win 10 installs on an 830, 640 and 1520 that starting fresh is the best way. So, I took the phone out of the box and plugged it right into the PC. Then the Windows Device Recovery Tool downloaded the newest firmware and official OS release. After that, on set up I picked restore my old phone (a 1520)
Much to my delight, this method worked great.
Other new thoughts on the updated phone:
(1) the build quality seems better, at least how snug the back clips onto the phone. No more squeaks.
(2) holy crap its fast
(3) the camera works very well now, no more "ADDING FINISHING TOUCHES..."
(4) not one RESUME... or LOADING... screen
(5) no apps are stuck in the friggin store that refuse to download
(6) The battery is unspectacular, however heavy users might get through a workday. Might. That screen is hungry and so is, for some reason, the messaging app.
(7) it's stable
So, like I said in my original post, I would give it another try when it was more mature and cheaper. And I am glad I did. I can now recommend the phone to others confidently.
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