Microsoft Lumia 950 XL - user opinions and reviews
- AnonD-534697
- vxY
After 6mths with my 950xl, it has been great, & it does the job excellently.... But there are a few minor gripes..
- there is a persistent bug where if I enable data usage monitoring, it will keep telling me Im approaching my data limit and activate the preset data use limitations, even if im nowhere near the specified data limit... The notifications are quite anoying, sometimes multiple 'warnings' within minutes.I have had to deactivate the feature completeley
- there is no native network file access (other than onedrive). This was overcome with an app called sharefolder explorer, but, even that wont run files from thier stored location, it first copys them locally, which means a delay before opening or streaming the file... Im yet to find a perfect solution.
- random shutdown glitches, on several occasions the phone has 'spazed out' once giving me a flickering green screen, once the phone locked the vibrate feature on, its appeared to go flat and switch off after a critical battery warning, only to turn itself on randomly almost an hour later, and a couple of times just randomly turned off or restarted.
It runs very hot when charging or working hard
Continuum to a ztec spro2 android projector has proven difficult to connect... It works fine when both devices are on the same wifi network, but if they arent the connection fails, and using the hotspot either from the 950xl or the spro 2 and connectig the seccond device the miracast connection also fails, which doesnt make sence as miracast is supposed to be a direct connection independant of the wifi network....
Now, where I discovered the true value of this phone, is when my pc blew its motherboard up...... My television screen was used by my computer as a display. By connecting my phone wirelessly to a wireless miracast dongle, the 950xl has become an almost perfect replacement for the pc...
A few things that reduce the experience are again the lack of integrated network access, and the sharefolder app wont work over continuum, so when accessing a network file it has to be done on the phone and 'beamed' to the screen... Same result, clumsy method.
Not all apps work with continuum. For example, netflix wont run, but you get around this by running netflix via edge... Agan, same result, clumsy integration.
Continuum allows to use the phone independantly of the offscreen desktop, but, you cant use for example netflix via browser on the bigscreen, and surf the web on ur phone at the same time because you can only use one browser window shared between both devices, or, bigscreen videos are paused if you use another media app on the phone screen..
Having audio from phone calls routed through the miracast device and movie audio stopped during a phone call is also irritating and could be implemented better
I used to remote desktop alot to my home pc, but, because of continuum, i now carry my pc everywhere, as my phone has become an acceptable pc replacement..
I am very rough with my phones, it would be nice if there was a droproof and waterproof case available, although, i have submurged my phone accidently and it still works, it did drain the battery at first and left me in suspense for a while
All the negatives asside, id buy another one if i lost this one in a heartbeat
- jege41
- NMv
Anonymous, 03 Apr 2016Pay the troll no mind Scott. Not sure about the camera unfortunately but I can say that if you... moreDual SIM is CAT3
Single SIM is CAT6
Shared bandwidth with dual.
- AnonD-414227
- uuW
Perez, 02 May 2016What I like about my Lumia 950xl and windows 10.
1. Windows hello allow you to sign onto your... moreUr wrong.
excel, word apps are worst apps on lumia 950xl.
We can't drag the table wherever we want in a document.
We can't resize the table.
We can't add flowcharts in a document.
We can't enable ruler.
Even we can't do those things using Microsoft's continuum feature.
When we can't create a simple document using continuum feature, then what is the use of microsoft's great continuum feature...?
Do you know microsoft's word, excel apps for IOS...???
In iOS word app we can drag the table wherever we want in a document and we can resize the table according to our wish.
We can add ruler in word app for iOS..
When Microsoft is not updating it's own apps on its own platform, then how come other third party app vendors will update there apps on windows 10 mobile platform...???
- kumarab14
- f}t
Dude...the one with a restarting 730...check if your phone is in warranty and get it replaced asap..
Mine had the same problem from the very first day since its purchase..within a week I went to customer care..and they made me stand for a while and reinstalled 8.1 mobile OS... I was sure this wont help...and that evening the same thing happened..random restart...the frequency of this bug was the same as you are mentioning...twice or thrice a day...next i went there...they took my phone..kept it for 10 days..gave me a lumia 710 as a replacement phone for temporary use...and returned me the phone saying there was a problem in the IC chip integration which has been fixed...but the problem persisted...finally submitted it and got a replacement and this one barely lags or restarts! :)
- Perez
- Nug
AnonD-414227, 05 May 2016Ur wrong.
excel, word apps are worst app on lumia 950xl.
We can't drag the table whereve... moreWhen you say worst, I guess you know what it means.
The very app you brag about in IOS is made by Microsoft.
If you can't create a simple document it means you are still using the free version you need office 365. (Well, you can open up an existing document on your device wipe it clean and start typing your new document. Remember to use 'save as' when you want to save, so you don't overwrite your existing document.)
You can resize your table in word, all you need to do is select print view format tap on the table, a resize arrow is at the bottom right of the table. To move the table, place your cursor above the inserted table and press enter as many times as you want.
You can add flow chart with shapes and arrows.
On a mobile device, you get the mobile version, with continuum you get the desktop version, there you can enable ruler.
You can create simple document feature using continuum, my dear get office 365.
Stop trolling. Get a life!
- AnonD-414227
- uty
Ur wrong.
excel, word apps are worst app on lumia 950xl.
We can't drag the table wherever we want in a document.
We can't resize the table.
We can't add flowcharts in a document.
We can't enable ruler.
Even we can't do those things use Microsoft's continuum feature.
When we can't create a simple document using continuum feature then what is the use of microsoft's great continuum feature...?
Do you know microsoft's word, excel apps for IOS...???
In iOS word, excel apps we can drag the table wherever we want in a document and we can resize the table according to our wish.
We can add ruler in word, excel apps for iOS app..
When Microsoft is not updating it's own apps on its own platform, then how come other third party app vendors will update there apps on windows 10 mobile platform...???
- Kassinni
- 3Jx
Good device. I bought it couple of days ago and was really impressed. The phone for me should be all in one device and I usually use them very hard: 5 emails accounts, camera, music, AutoCad (A360), internet, social networks, messengers, music, Youtube, downloads, Office docs, skype etc - during the day and after Android (LG G4), which started to work very slow under such "pressure", Win-Lumia is like a "WOW". I had experience with Lumia 1320 for a year ago, but it was 8.1 and very basic camera, so I switched to Android. Yesterday tried the Continuum feature - its nice and handy but require a lot of improvements. Hope Microsift and other developers will not abandon that idea. Suprise, Autocad 360 supports Continuum in full screen.
The screen give good feeling while touching, the weight is a bit heavy - also a good feeling. I am not a fan of flip-cases, so I have chosen the silicone back cover - amazing grip and comfort. Awesome camera with all kind of settings and effects. I am not a gamer, but tried Blitz tanks in Continuum - nice experience. I don't regret spending 750 USD on phone with all accessories: wireless charger, display doc, Wireless display adapter and all kind of cases and cables. Highly recommended.
- nexus6
- Fht
Perez, 02 May 2016What I like about my Lumia 950xl and windows 10. 1. Windows hello allow you to sign onto your... moreWow big list ! Well if you are happy with it its all that matters bro.
- Carol
- L7f
wp_lover, 01 May 2016I'm using a Lumia 730. I was under an option that only mid range and low end Lumia gets stuck... moreMy 1020 never restarted on windows 8, 8.1 and 10. So, probably your device need a serious format. Check the bacground apps alos. Maybe their is one app you use that causes the restarts. Reinstall the system and do not install any apps but the basics. After format never reinstall the backup. Start from scratch. If still restarts, well,...
- Anonymous
- vGj
wp_lover, 01 May 2016I'm using a Lumia 730. I was under an option that only mid range and low end Lumia gets stuck... moredisable cortana
- Perez
- Nuf
What I like about my Lumia 950xl and windows 10.
1. Windows hello allow you to sign onto your device with your iris (not your face), better than fingerprint, because while you are asleep anyone can swipe your fingerprint on your device.
2. Glance screen is better than ever, you can view instant notifications by looking at it and also tell the time without unlocking the device thereby using zero battery for the task.
3. Best email, calendar, word, excel, power point and one note. It is just mind blowing using these in-built apps. You can access one note from the drop down menu.
4. It has the best keyboard in the world. The keyboard can been moved to any part of the screen, it can be resized, it has directional arrows which moves the cursor to any direction you want when you're typing, it has the fastest swipe to spell and equally accurate, emoji, it is available in all major languages of the world, best word prediction and auto-correction. In simple words it makes typing on the device very easy and graceful.
5. The calculator has lots of options, it can be used for all kinds of calculations e.g scientific, statistics, programmer, converter, etc.
6. It can be used as a desktop device by attaching the HD display dock.
7. Very fast and very clear camera.
8. The on-screen menu navigation keys allows you to hide the menu keys which create more screen estate for browsing and watching videos etc, it also prevents you from mistakenly clicking on them while you're intensely play a game on the device.
9. The volume and power keys are within the reach of the thumb. Once you get used to it, you easily increase or reduce the volume, lock/unlock the device.
10. Pressing and holding the menu allows you to reach distant apps or links easily.
11. Voices/speech of different major languages in the world can be downloaded and used for related apps e.g maps, Cortana, audio books, etc.
10. All messages are in one place.
- Perez
- Nuf
nexus6, 01 May 2016Maybe they should fix the bug ridden OS first before adding features, oh and add some decent a... moreYour just are trolling and spreading an old news, you don't use or own a Lumia.
All the bugs the been trashed out in the latest update that came in April.
- Amir
- fev
I bought it last week and i had to change it 3 times until today i returned it and i am so disappointed, i was looking forward to use this phone but so much problem, no wonder it's not popular .
- nexus6
- Fht
Maybe they should fix the bug ridden OS first before adding features, oh and add some decent apps too. The store contents like something out of 2010
- wp_lover
- sxn
I'm using a Lumia 730. I was under an option that only mid range and low end Lumia gets stuck and restarts automatically. But late I found that all the Lumia has the same problem. Why this is happening. My mobile was restarting 3 time in a day when it was ruining 8.1... After upgrading to 10, initially I felt it has decreased to 2-3 times in a day. But it is same. Even when phone is locked it turns off and turns on by itself. Irritating one. Android mobile hangs, windows phone restarts..
- Lumiadiehard
- ftE
Sharon, 12 Apr 2016I bought the Lumia 950 XL. Best phone for me. It's very fast, very easy to use, Screen is am... moreWell said, Sharon....you's a diehard too, right? Lol
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