I am an iPhone user, for around the last 8 years. This Pixel 2 phone really has me thinking about trying out an android. Anyone out there make the change from iPhone to this Pixel 2? How do you like it?
AZ23MJ me I just switched. It's a bit hard because iPhones have an easier to access buttons and not so complicated like this. Also iPhone screen is more organized and colorful
AZ23MJ I use both iOS and Android. I sold my iPhone X for the Pixel 2. My biggest reason for selling was after a month with the iPhone, I realize it's not much different from my 6S (besides a slightly lower quality camera). It's just a boring phone. The Pixel is the cleanest iteration of Android. You won't be disappointed.
Great Video. Got my phone two days ago and have the flu. Today is first day I could actually concentrate on something. Thanks and look forward to you keeping me up to speed!!
Finally, a video featuring the non-XL version.. I ordered one of these because they are much easier to use with one hand. The bezels are kind of a letdown, but w/e.
I just got a pixel 2 yesterday, and I'm digging it. Agree about the bezels, but it's not terrible. Easier to handle. If you adb immersive mode over, it's kinda cool and gives you more of your screen real state. Fast as fuuuuu
Jacob Silwanis it’s funny you mention he has a pixel 2 and not the xl version when I first watched this video I thought he had the larger xl phone. The pixel 2 looks very nice. Do you find the smaller one easier to hold?
Love the detail review/tricks on the pixel. One suggestion though, maybe leave the phone on the table when showing the tips. I got dizzy trying to follow the phone and your hand on the screen...
Nice video. I'm a long-time Android user, but my wife and I just switched to Verizon and got Pixel 2s. She was previously an iPhone user, so videos like this are really helpful for her.
Wanted a Pixel 2 XL but I am thinking I will wait until next year. It was a stretch to justify and upgrade from the original Pixel XL in the first place.
Just came from the original Pixel to the xl2. It's a good upgrade! The front facing speakers are awesome. Videos doesn't do then any Justice. Have to hear them live
I ended up getting the Pixel 2 XL. The trade in value for the original XL was too good to pass up. I agree on the front facing speakers. I had to return the first one I got because of poor screen quality (had a gritty like texture to the screen) the second one I got is just fine. Blue tint is there but I don't notice at all in every day use.
For everybody freaking out about the display issue on the 2 XL I just called Google support they acknowledged the issue and said they are investigating it but it was a small number of reports they have a dedicated team assigned to Pixel phones so CHILL OUT you are covered if something happens to your device!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Mont 3000 because why not to get more views and likes for their channels nothing else to report on same issues with Samsung S8 and other devices also but they fail to mention that too.
ayyyy Deftones, my man just got this phone moving back to android from my all but broken iphone 6, 8.0 oreo's new features like the youtube windows and near universal split screen plus the camera and design really make me feel like im not losing anything in the switch over. ios is getting more cluttered and un intuitive as the years go on (and the iphone x is the best example of maximum clunk) but so far I cant fault any design choice google has taken here at least in software. I still miss the removable battery, SD card slot, and headphone jack all of which I benefited from greatly with my s4, but this is the first android phone without those features I actually considered seriously and I almost dont miss them.
The Pixel 2 - 20+ Tips video is excellent. I got the 2 XL a couple of weeks ago; so I picked up several things watching the entire video that will be very helpful. I followed it through hoping I would get an answer I am desperately seeking. You touched on it but didn't address any problems with it - probably not the correct venue for addressing problems. I love the several methods for locking and unlocking the phone. I have been using the Smart Lock option to be used for my location (at home). It works great...when it works. For some reason it stops for no apparent reason. I am aware of the auto locking after 4 hours, but it seems to lose its setting almost immediately. It works for awhile and then it stops and requires my PIN or fingerprint. I have tried both to see if it will reactivate Smart Lock. I have (1) rebooted my phone multiple times, (2) turned Smart Lock off and back on, and (3) deleted the setting I had for my home and reestablished it. I have set up my home by address and by GPS. I have also tried some of the other Smart Lock options, but alas, Nothing works. For that short period that it does work, it is great, but it stops working all too soon. Is there some setting that I am missing?
I'm way late on getting a pixel 2 for any relevant comment towards that, but I'm mainly just wanted to say I was pleasantly surprised to see you're a Ghost and Deftones fan. \m/
Great video! Thanks! Maybe next time you can consider putting the phone on a table or sth instead of holding it while you're showing the different steps to get to certain setting. The moving motion makes it hard to really read the screen of the phone while you're navigating the menu
Wow, overall so much more advanced than iOS. Although camera app doesn’t have timelapse (but I prefer Hyperlapse app instead) and the stock Panorama method is very old and slow, they should use iOS or Samsung’s pano technique, it’s so smooth and simple!
Tejas Raj I've had my pixel 2 XL for over a month. I'm legit in LOVE. I had upgraded from a Galaxy s6 edge that I loved but was getting old. I was afraid to try this phone but my goodness. It's amazing. I love it. The battery life is PHENOMENAL.
1:03 Bit by the Bixby Button. I don't like seeing that happen when it's at mid strength in settings 5:10. Scares me that I am going to have issues. Squeeze really hard, or have to take time to close it out every time I pick up the phone.
Chris Coakley I had a galaxy S7 too. I didn't know I hated it until I got this yesterday. I am still dying over it. I hope you got the $300 off deal from Verizon!
Andrea Harris not a Verizon customer but wow that's a great deal on it! The Google store had a back Friday deal going on where you got a 100 dollar store credit for buying one there so I went ahead and took advantage of that
I noticed that you can turn on facial recognition unlock when I went into the security menu. I'm guessing it isn't up to par with the Apple face unlock in terms of security though.
The pixel 2 is a good phone. The forced weather widget called 'AT A GLANCE' is broken half the time and struggles to display the temp. It also requires users to activate GPS tracking 24/7 instead of manually selecting their town.
I have been toggling off my Nova Launcher to Pixel launcher in order to activate the dark notifications area then going back to Nova Launcher. Just a much cleaner look with hiding the stock dock that washes out colors at the bottom of the screen. Plus you get rid of the search bar. Then there are also apps to hide the nav bar while we wait for the update to prevent burn in. I use the simple Hide System Bar.
Pixel XL display issues put me off. I'll keep my OG Pixel another year. I just want Google to push these features to my phone already but I know it'll take a month or so.
Same here. Was so ready to buy the xl2 but after the display drama I don't do it. My pixel XL is still brilliantly fast and I still get 6:30h SOT. A beast of a phone
I mean, im in love with the pixel 2. But if i had the og pixel id probably wait. I usually keep phones for two years. Its just a phone. Cameras still good and it still works.
Pixel 2 xl display is fine. It's been blown way out of portion. Mine is fine I never have my brightness below 20% and 99% of the time I'm looking at my phone head on so never notice the tint.
I have had my 2XL a week now and was also worried about the drama until I got mine. The tech gurus overblew the shit out of it. There is nothing wrong with my screen. No blotchiness graniness etc. I don't know if these people are sitting there with some magnifying glass I don't have over my eyes to notice this stuff. Only thing is the blue shift when viewing at angles on a white background. I don't view my phone at angles and also use dark themes almost exclusively so a non issue for me. I did notice the screen looks very sharp with my polarized sunglasses while outside.
Thought this would be simple, but put new alarm tones in the Alarms folder, but not showing up in list or the Add option. Am I missing something? Thanks
I'm thinking about buying an unlocked Pixel 2 through the Google store and using my AT&T sim card. Is it as good as a carrier locked phone as far as service goes?
Hi I'm waiting for my Pixel 2 - I have a Nexus 5X - is there any videos showing how to transfer everything over to my new Pixel (existing apps password etc).
Weird thing: I can take a screen shot by squeezing and telling Google Home Search to "take a screenshot," but the other method you mentioned (power button + volume down) doesn't work. Is that a setting I need to adjust first?
how to stop the mirror effect of images taken from front camera ? also in India the recognize song feature on lock screen isnt playing . How to make it work !
yes its stock android. you realise stock android changes every version. the nexus days weren't even running nougat when they were released. this is the new android oreo.
It's not actually a stock Android. A real stock Android is the one you get from AOSP source code which doesn't have most Pixel unique features just like what Nexus used to be. It's actually better with some added features on top of the stock Android considering you're paying a lot for these phones.
Question. How can I play music via RUclips with phone in pocket and NOT have app close, start another app, have volume get changed? Anytime I push power button to black out screen, app stops. Anyway around this?
The blink light option for notifications, does the pixel allow you to change the color of the light depending on which type of notification you got? I.e Facebook = blue, text = green...?
I don't have the "always listening" capability. There's nothing under Emergency. Also I have a little guy in the bottom right corner beside the bed square..any idea o what that is?
I am an iPhone user, for around the last 8 years. This Pixel 2 phone really has me thinking about trying out an android. Anyone out there make the change from iPhone to this Pixel 2? How do you like it?
AZ23MJ me I just switched. It's a bit hard because iPhones have an easier to access buttons and not so complicated like this. Also iPhone screen is more organized and colorful
tiffany joe thanks for the reply! I ended up just upgrading iPhones and not doing the switch. I’m happy with iPhone though
AZ23MJ but Google pixel camera is so much better.
I've had my iPhone 5s since 2013. Wanted iPhone, but thinking about buying the Pixel 2. You can also easily transfer all your stuff.
AZ23MJ I use both iOS and Android. I sold my iPhone X for the Pixel 2. My biggest reason for selling was after a month with the iPhone, I realize it's not much different from my 6S (besides a slightly lower quality camera). It's just a boring phone. The Pixel is the cleanest iteration of Android. You won't be disappointed.
Just went back to Android from iOS with the XL. I love it. Straight up. I spent the whole night just making it mine but it's fantastic. Very pleased.
Great Video. Got my phone two days ago and have the flu. Today is first day I could actually concentrate on something. Thanks and look forward to you keeping me up to speed!!
Finally, a video featuring the non-XL version..
I ordered one of these because they are much easier to use with one hand. The bezels are kind of a letdown, but w/e.
Jacob Silwanis I am watching this on my pixel 2 I actually think it looks better than XL.
Shicong Lu definitely a fan of the symmetrical bezels
I just got a pixel 2 yesterday, and I'm digging it. Agree about the bezels, but it's not terrible. Easier to handle. If you adb immersive mode over, it's kinda cool and gives you more of your screen real state. Fast as fuuuuu
Jacob Silwanis it’s funny you mention he has a pixel 2 and not the xl version when I first watched this video I thought he had the larger xl phone. The pixel 2 looks very nice. Do you find the smaller one easier to hold?
i have the XL... I think I made a mistake and I want the Pixel 2 instead now 😪
This made me love my pixel 2 even more!! And I already was in love with it
Just got mine today I fucking love it
😂😂😂
@@jibranbaig4687 i literally returned it and got my iphone back a week later
Love the detail review/tricks on the pixel. One suggestion though, maybe leave the phone on the table when showing the tips. I got dizzy trying to follow the phone and your hand on the screen...
I really like my new Pixel 2 XL 💜
Karen Trujillo me too it was a hard switch from apple
Senaida Ybarra Sammy all the way pleb
Senaida Ybarra which iPhone did you have? I’m seriously thinking about changing to this from 6s plus.
I just got my pixel buds and is so amazing how I can have a conversation
With french and Cambodian people
! Thanks Google 💓
Me 3...Demtrius I had a 7+ and am still getting adjusted but mos def like the Pixel better
Nice video. I'm a long-time Android user, but my wife and I just switched to Verizon and got Pixel 2s. She was previously an iPhone user, so videos like this are really helpful for her.
Brilliant! You are great at explaining things so quickly - thank you - very clear and quick.
Wanted a Pixel 2 XL but I am thinking I will wait until next year. It was a stretch to justify and upgrade from the original Pixel XL in the first place.
Steven Robinson I agree. I have a 6P and I too and waiting next year.
Just came from the original Pixel to the xl2. It's a good upgrade! The front facing speakers are awesome. Videos doesn't do then any Justice. Have to hear them live
I ended up getting the Pixel 2 XL. The trade in value for the original XL was too good to pass up. I agree on the front facing speakers. I had to return the first one I got because of poor screen quality (had a gritty like texture to the screen) the second one I got is just fine. Blue tint is there but I don't notice at all in every day use.
Steven Robinson yep i got 25% off my lg v10. I have the original XL to my mom and got the XL 2
eazibaby eaZI did you trade your v10 on the Google store?
For everybody freaking out about the display issue on the 2 XL I just called Google support they acknowledged the issue and said they are investigating it but it was a small number of reports they have a dedicated team assigned to Pixel phones so CHILL OUT you are covered if something happens to your device!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Chad Stolarick when and if they figure it I might consider one.
Chad Stolarick People won’t chill out, they love to see anything other than their own products fail.
Sounds like disaster control. Only a small amount of reports but every reviewer is calling it out.
Mont 3000 because why not to get more views and likes for their channels nothing else to report on same issues with Samsung S8 and other devices also but they fail to mention that too.
Mont 3000 “every reviewer”, what? Most reviewers haven't.
Tim really appreciate your time and always enjoy when you guys make these tips & tricks for all the new devices.Thanks again Deb.✌️👌
Debra Dukes case
ayyyy Deftones, my man
just got this phone moving back to android from my all but broken iphone 6, 8.0 oreo's new features like the youtube windows and near universal split screen plus the camera and design really make me feel like im not losing anything in the switch over. ios is getting more cluttered and un intuitive as the years go on (and the iphone x is the best example of maximum clunk) but so far I cant fault any design choice google has taken here at least in software.
I still miss the removable battery, SD card slot, and headphone jack all of which I benefited from greatly with my s4, but this is the first android phone without those features I actually considered seriously and I almost dont miss them.
your hand gestures are like magician at work...great video.. I am rocking the Pixel XL..
6:05 "if you squeeze down here a little bit" LOL
The Pixel 2 - 20+ Tips video is excellent. I got the 2 XL a couple of weeks ago; so I picked up several things watching the entire video that will be very helpful. I followed it through hoping I would get an answer I am desperately seeking. You touched on it but didn't address any problems with it - probably not the correct venue for addressing problems.
I love the several methods for locking and unlocking the phone. I have been using the Smart Lock option to be used for my location (at home). It works great...when it works. For some reason it stops for no apparent reason. I am aware of the auto locking after 4 hours, but it seems to lose its setting almost immediately. It works for awhile and then it stops and requires my PIN or fingerprint. I have tried both to see if it will reactivate Smart Lock. I have (1) rebooted my phone multiple times, (2) turned Smart Lock off and back on, and (3) deleted the setting I had for my home and reestablished it. I have set up my home by address and by GPS. I have also tried some of the other Smart Lock options, but alas, Nothing works.
For that short period that it does work, it is great, but it stops working all too soon. Is there some setting that I am missing?
Great video! I Just bought the 2 XL and it has so many features its nice to have a quick guide. Also, that shade at the end was great LOL.
Great tips! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this video!
It helped me set up my new pixel 2 XL
Excellent. I viewed this when I first got the phone and again 2 months later. Very helpful.
Great Video! Much appreciated!
Super useful. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you very much. This is one of the most if not the most helpful video on how to use the features that the pixel comes with. Thank you again.
Awesome! Swiping fingerprint to show notification is genius! Very easy to use.
Got my Pixel 2 (switched from iPhone X) yesterday and so far I love it. It's just the larger than life forehead & chin that I need to adjust to.
I'm way late on getting a pixel 2 for any relevant comment towards that, but I'm mainly just wanted to say I was pleasantly surprised to see you're a Ghost and Deftones fan. \m/
Learned lots, Thxs.
Learned a few tricks out of this video, thank you!!
Awesome! Thanks for putting this out there. Very helpful :-)
Holy crap, you legend!
I was told there was no LED light and that was a big turn off for me when I bought the P2, I just enabled it, cheers
Definitely a nice little touch there. Lol good video!!
Great info. Thank you
GREAT video - from your P45 fan. ;)
Great video! Thanks! Maybe next time you can consider putting the phone on a table or sth instead of holding it while you're showing the different steps to get to certain setting. The moving motion makes it hard to really read the screen of the phone while you're navigating the menu
android oreo is seriously awesome.
sargvsu I have Android p.
Wow, overall so much more advanced than iOS. Although camera app doesn’t have timelapse (but I prefer Hyperlapse app instead) and the stock Panorama method is very old and slow, they should use iOS or Samsung’s pano technique, it’s so smooth and simple!
My guys is in such a hurry, the sham wow guy of tech!
Thank you. Very helpful
You're amazing! thank you so much!
Great video, thanks!!!!
Pixel XL 2 the best phone 💚 in the world
Any issues with your P xl 2?
fato kh how's the phone for u now? Thinking about copping
Tejas Raj I've had my pixel 2 XL for over a month. I'm legit in LOVE. I had upgraded from a Galaxy s6 edge that I loved but was getting old. I was afraid to try this phone but my goodness. It's amazing. I love it. The battery life is PHENOMENAL.
fato kh I know good speakers, water resistant, perfect camera
fato kh
I just got this phone and I had a free phone before but this was my first smart phone and I found this really helpful thx👍
Thanks for yours complements for this phone
1:03 Bit by the Bixby Button. I don't like seeing that happen when it's at mid strength in settings 5:10. Scares me that I am going to have issues. Squeeze really hard, or have to take time to close it out every time I pick up the phone.
Patrick Hermey You can turn it off then
Pixxelprodigy .
Great video. Try to refrain from having politics in videos though. Could make people take a great video as a negative video.
I noticed that you have your phone on AT& T. How did you get this phone to work on that carrier?
go to an AT&T store and pay them for a SIM card
Ghost and Deftones! I like your music!
Deftones 💙💙
good job yhsnk 👌
Got the panda xl last week and can whole heartedly say it's the best phone I've ever owned
Chris Coakley SAME!!!!
Andrea Harris just came from a galaxy S7 and the smoothness is just great frfr
Chris Coakley I had a galaxy S7 too. I didn't know I hated it until I got this yesterday. I am still dying over it. I hope you got the $300 off deal from Verizon!
Andrea Harris not a Verizon customer but wow that's a great deal on it! The Google store had a back Friday deal going on where you got a 100 dollar store credit for buying one there so I went ahead and took advantage of that
Same
Liked. The lock screen tip is very useful. I added my email address if I ever leave my phone in a bar (again). This should be a standard feature!
Excellent video.
13:52 how to eliminate that blinding flash when taking a screenshot??
Hi. Im planning to buy this phone. Will it be better to wait for this year's release of just go for this one?
How do you pause a video on a tripod to take video of yourself from feet away?
Definitely helped make my decision on what phone to leave Apple for!! Thanks!!
I noticed that you can turn on facial recognition unlock when I went into the security menu. I'm guessing it isn't up to par with the Apple face unlock in terms of security though.
Daniel Tynan I'm curious apple talks a big game id like real world testing between the two devices
Excellent video by the way! Very helpful! I have the same black pixel 2.
Daniel Tynan Same! I don't understand all the hate on this for reviews.
How’s the battery life on the smaller pixel 2?
Great, I can get 10+ hours of battery use
Daniel Tynan .
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I like that wallpaper! The purple/black roses. Which one is that?
Thanks man!
how did you get the icon with facebook, chrome, Facebook messenger all In one icon? I had that on my LG
What is the difference in size and weight of the 2 vs XL?
so excited i just ordered a google pixel 2 !
Melisa..... you won't be disappointed
Melisa Good choice! I recommend getting USB to USB C cable to upload footage from the camera to PC or MAC very fast.
Can you use your own personal photo as your wall paper background on the phone?
The pixel 2 is a good phone. The forced weather widget called 'AT A GLANCE' is broken half the time and struggles to display the temp. It also requires users to activate GPS tracking 24/7 instead of manually selecting their town.
In the bottom right hand corner of you home screen, there are four apps in one circle. How do you implement that feature on your Pixel 2?
I have been toggling off my Nova Launcher to Pixel launcher in order to activate the dark notifications area then going back to Nova Launcher. Just a much cleaner look with hiding the stock dock that washes out colors at the bottom of the screen. Plus you get rid of the search bar. Then there are also apps to hide the nav bar while we wait for the update to prevent burn in. I use the simple Hide System Bar.
frightfull
Any suggestions on the best way to add ringtone options to the Pixel 2?
It looks like you have pink hue on the display? Do you see it yourself?
Piotr Rakocy no it’s just the camera recording the phone. Recording a screen with a camera makes the screen look weird
Pixel XL display issues put me off. I'll keep my OG Pixel another year. I just want Google to push these features to my phone already but I know it'll take a month or so.
I am starting to think the same thing. I do wonder what software features will make it to the original Pixel XL.
Same here. Was so ready to buy the xl2 but after the display drama I don't do it. My pixel XL is still brilliantly fast and I still get 6:30h SOT. A beast of a phone
I mean, im in love with the pixel 2. But if i had the og pixel id probably wait. I usually keep phones for two years. Its just a phone. Cameras still good and it still works.
Pixel 2 xl display is fine. It's been blown way out of portion. Mine is fine I never have my brightness below 20% and 99% of the time I'm looking at my phone head on so never notice the tint.
I have had my 2XL a week now and was also worried about the drama until I got mine. The tech gurus overblew the shit out of it. There is nothing wrong with my screen. No blotchiness graniness etc. I don't know if these people are sitting there with some magnifying glass I don't have over my eyes to notice this stuff. Only thing is the blue shift when viewing at angles on a white background. I don't view my phone at angles and also use dark themes almost exclusively so a non issue for me. I did notice the screen looks very sharp with my polarized sunglasses while outside.
Thought this would be simple, but put new alarm tones in the Alarms folder, but not showing up in list or the Add option. Am I missing something? Thanks
I'm thinking about buying an unlocked Pixel 2 through the Google store and using my AT&T sim card. Is it as good as a carrier locked phone as far as service goes?
is there a way you can loop your home screen all the way?
Hi I'm waiting for my Pixel 2 - I have a Nexus 5X - is there any videos showing how to transfer everything over to my new Pixel (existing apps password etc).
Bro u in PDX but u reppin the warriors what is WRONG with you! hahaha, ThunderUp baby! Great vid tho thanks, I'm in eugene lol
Is it possible to write anything on a screenshot that you take? Like notes or highlights
If u take a screenshot do the buttons show up on the pic? I know some LG phones are like that which I don't like
Thx rly helpful
If you hold the recent app square it will give you dual screen mode
XRea1TreeX Gaming oh heck yes bless you sweet man I was missing this
For some reason my pixel 2 XL won't recognise music even though I turned on the option
How did you get the weather on the calendar widget? I don't see it in settings.
Should I buy one or wait for pixel 3
Weird thing: I can take a screen shot by squeezing and telling Google Home Search to "take a screenshot," but the other method you mentioned (power button + volume down) doesn't work. Is that a setting I need to adjust first?
Patty Fagan-Miller I had the same problem - discovered that you have to press power+volume down simultaneously AND hold for 2 seconds. Good luck!
Does this mobile has an app lock and dual app options ??
Waving hands are a distraction
I can't figure out how to sync my flight itineraries on my pixel. I'm coming from apple so wondering if you cover that . Thanks
Is there a way to downgrade apps on the pixel 2 and if there is can you make a tutorial?
what weather app do you have in your notifcation bar?
Are the quick settings toggles actually dark themed now?
TravvyTops depends on your wallpaper. If dark its black themed. If light its white themed. Switches automatically. Cool feature
how to stop the mirror effect of images taken from front camera ?
also in India the recognize song feature on lock screen isnt playing . How to make it work !
You Just got my subscription
I need no other phone but a Google pixel
Is this actually stock Android? Or does the Essential phone have real stock Android?
Don't recognize this anymore, miss the Nexus days 😕
yes its stock android. you realise stock android changes every version. the nexus days weren't even running nougat when they were released. this is the new android oreo.
It's not actually a stock Android. A real stock Android is the one you get from AOSP source code which doesn't have most Pixel unique features just like what Nexus used to be. It's actually better with some added features on top of the stock Android considering you're paying a lot for these phones.
How can you get a selfie stick to work with the Pixel?
Selfie sticks were soley made only for iOS divices but there are some specifically for Google pixle xl or normal😊
Is it found in the settings menu?
Does the double tap the power button for the camera shortcut from the Nexus still work?
Yes.
Mountey
Can we have double application ?
Question. How can I play music via RUclips with phone in pocket and NOT have app close, start another app, have volume get changed? Anytime I push power button to black out screen, app stops. Anyway around this?
The blink light option for notifications, does the pixel allow you to change the color of the light depending on which type of notification you got? I.e Facebook = blue, text = green...?
Tiffany Skinner download the led notification app
lightflow on GPlay is very good
I don't have the "always listening" capability. There's nothing under Emergency. Also I have a little guy in the bottom right corner beside the bed square..any idea o what that is?
I would recommend turning now playing off unless you want it on your choose