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Good day all,
I've had my Galaxy S II for about 2 months now and I love how it works.
But still, it seems that my hands are a bit too small to type good with just 1 hand..
Therefore I was thinking of getting it replaced with an iPhone 4.
Now I was wondering if you guys think I would regret it?
The thing I'm most worried about is the speed of the web browsing. Is it really that slow on the iPhone that I will have to wait much longer than on Galaxy S II?
Also, does anyone know if I can get text reflow on iPhone when I jailbreak it?
Thank you very much already for any answers.
Kind regards,
Hybbie
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Hybbie said:
Good day all,
I've had my Galaxy S II for about 2 months now and I love how it works.
But still, it seems that my hands are a bit too small to type good with just 1 hand..
Therefore I was thinking of getting it replaced with an iPhone 4.
Now I was wondering if you guys think I would regret it?
The thing I'm most worried about is the speed of the web browsing. Is it really that slow on the iPhone that I will have to wait much longer than on Galaxy S II?
Also, does anyone know if I can get text reflow on iPhone when I jailbreak it?
Thank you very much already for any answers.
Kind regards,
Hybbie
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If you really wont to switch to iOS i'd wait till the iPh*** 5/4s comes out, rather than buying the old model...
EDIT: in terms of web-browsing, it isn't that much slower! (if you can live w/o flash...) iOS runs DAMN fast, even on bad hardware! (i compared my lovely SGS 2 to a friends iP4...)
Try Swype and you will forget about iPhones all together....
Yeah, I think you should switch.
To be honest only you can answer this. I personally would regret it. But that's because I've owned 3 android phones. I had the zte blade first,then the awful wildfire,and now this! Certainly my best phone. When i look at an iphone i think yeah it does some good stuff but is so bland.
No widgets and your rammed with apple stuff and forced to do things the apple way if your not willing to jail break the device.
Android devices are customizable out of the box and allow you to play about with how it looks straight away.
Like i said its solely down to you we are all going to favour each device in some way and the majority likely to follow the good ol S2! Anyway regarding the size surely its of a similar height/width?!?
jr866gooner said:
To be honest only you can answer this. I personally would regret it. But that's because I've owned 3 android phones. I had the zte blade first,then the awful wildfire,and now this! Certainly my best phone. When i look at an iphone i think yeah it does some good stuff but is so bland.
No widgets and your rammed with apple stuff and forced to do things the apple way if your not willing to jail break the device.
Android devices are customizable out of the box and allow you to play about with how it looks straight away.
Like i said its solely down to you we are all going to favour each device in some way and the majority likely to follow the good ol S2! Anyway regarding the size surely its of a similar height/width?!?
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Why would you ever switch from the Blade to the Wildfire? That's a straight downgrade.
iOS is great if you're fine with having only icons on your screen... iPhone 4 still wins display clarity IMO... but GS2 has richer colours.
browsing isn't that bad on iPhone but it is noticeably faster on GS2... antenna is better.
I agree... wait for iPhone 5\4Gs whatever they call it.
Apple products are all overpriced pieces of Sh*t. Don't bother with it.
You will lose a lot of normal functions (Bluetooth as an example. Has to go trough Itunes or something like that -.-'')
Just get a keyboard that suits you better. Swype should be included.
As a person that sells phone here's my thoughts... iPhone stunning design and well easy to use. But this is where it ends as HTC etc have android now its easy to use but look at the way it does things... syncing android is instant with Gmail, plug it into pc it turns into a external hard drive/memory card drag and drop any file you want to it from any pc of Mac.
Bluetooth isn't just for audio.
You can customize it all day and all night uses a micro USB cable everywhere has one. Memory cards not built in memory. Give you a idea in the shop where I work we sell around 55 contracts a week and since the first week of Jan we have only sold 4 iphones. That is a very low number as of android handsets we have done say 75% of all contract sold
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FPRobber said:
Why would you ever switch from the Blade to the Wildfire? That's a straight downgrade.
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Drowned my blade in coca cola...
It was a sad day! Insurance couldn't give me a new blade and i unfortunately chose a wildfire all the while wishing i had tried my luck for a desire!
Thank you all for your answers.
I think I'm at least going to wait until the new iphone comes out then.
After that, I'll have to see like everyone else hours it stands against GSII.
Thanks again!
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sausagedog said:
As a person that sells phone here's my thoughts... iPhone stunning design and well easy to use. But this is where it ends as HTC etc have android now its easy to use but look at the way it does things... syncing android is instant with Gmail, plug it into pc it turns into a external hard drive/memory card drag and drop any file you want to it from any pc of Mac.
Bluetooth isn't just for audio.
You can customize it all day and all night uses a micro USB cable everywhere has one. Memory cards not built in memory. Give you a idea in the shop where I work we sell around 55 contracts a week and since the first week of Jan we have only sold 4 iphones. That is a very low number as of android handsets we have done say 75% of all contract sold
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I agree with everything above. Again, it boils down to what is important for you. I also thought about iPhone 4, but SGS II prevailed big time, due to things I do with it. You can copy music, videos, pictures any time, hassle free. Really. I never really felt comfortable working with iTunes, never knew what stuff would be deleted. Big argument for me also was the ability to copy and play divx files without needing to convert. I watch loads of movies; just copy to phone and you're good to go. It's a cheesy line really, but think what you plan to do with it.
I went with SGS II and do not regret.
Try swype
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I think since your asking complete strangers your already regretting. I like freedom but android isn't for the computer illiterate.
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The iOS browser never crashes! Also the compatiblity issues such as updates, Arabic language support, these are the main good things abt iPhone. GALAXY S II will the best snatphone ever having a/m points.
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Ayhamov said:
The iOS browser never crashes! Also the compatiblity issues such as updates, Arabic language support, these are the main good things abt iPhone. GALAXY S II will the best snatphone ever having a/m points.
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What?
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I'd say use what you like and feel comfortable with, since each phone has it's pros and cons.
simonthor said:
Apple products are all overpriced pieces of Sh*t. Don't bother with it.
You will lose a lot of normal functions (Bluetooth as an example. Has to go trough Itunes or something like that -.-'')
Just get a keyboard that suits you better. Swype should be included.
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.... what?
There's a swype version on cydia btw and it looks to be working well judging by the youtube video
If you dont mind the boring walls of icons then youll be fine with the iPhone 4 which has better battery life and gps and the apps to boot.
You'll be missing things like the filesystem and the tweaking on the SGS2 though
Don't forget the loss of flash and better media playback.
Hey folks
I've noticed myself being pulled in more and more by getting an iPhone. Having previously owned a Touch Diamond (WinMo), Xperia X10 and mini then a GS1 and finally this phone, I've owned throughout all this change an iPod touch and also an iPad for the best part.
What I've found is the Apple products seem more... complete. The user experience is significantly more seemless.
Please don't turn this into an "I hate apple so keep the Gs2" thread cause truthfully I hate Apple as a company but what they produce is actually very good.
So, having rooted the phone and flashing custom ROMs, can someone advise tthings I could do to this thing to make it a bit more user friendly? I've had MIUI on it and when it works 100% ill have it on but until then, to prevent me sswapping this for an i4 can you guys advise on mods etc that might make the gs2 experience a bit better?
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why should we bother? Get an iPhone. see who cares.
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I had IPhone for 3 years. Great device. No way could I leave this for it again.
If iPhone5 is 4'3" screen, 1.5 dual core processor, accelerated browser, as easy to jailbreak as this is to root, I'd consider it.
I kind of have to agree with the above poster. Why should we convince you? You are supposed to know what you like and want, not the other way around.
Problem
I really think this should not be a problem
Okay, well scrap this post. Sorry for trying to ask a question that, regardless of what anyone says, a lot of people wanted to ask. Cheers.
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A lot of people want to ask how to make SGS2 Ui more user friendly? I consider it to be one of the most user friendly user interfaces there are. The only one even more user friendly is HTC Sense UI.
It uses the same type of movement as the Iphone does, holding a button a few seconds etc. I love it.
I find the Iphone to be annoying and to closed for it to be comfortable, unless you jailbreak it. Which has been getting harder and harder to do lately. The Iphone 5 is coming soon and there is a large change it will take several weeks before even a small jailbreak is available for that one.
As far as I am aware, the Iphone also lacks Customization, like flashing new firmware or roms etc.
But in the end its just a matter of personal preference and nothing we say can change that. You are the one that needs to feel happy with a phone, if you are not happy with SGS2, then switch to what phone you think will make you happy.
Above post was what I was looking for. Thanks bud
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If I was going to move to the iPhone I'd wait till the iPhone 5 came out.
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Hey folks
I've noticed myself being pulled in more and more by getting an iPhone. Having previously owned a Touch Diamond (WinMo), Xperia X10 and mini then a GS1 and finally this phone, I've owned throughout all this change an iPod touch and also an iPad for the best part.
What I've found is the Apple products seem more... complete. The user experience is significantly more seemless.
Please don't turn this into an "I hate apple so keep the Gs2" thread cause truthfully I hate Apple as a company but what they produce is actually very good.
So, having rooted the phone and flashing custom ROMs, can someone advise tthings I could do to this thing to make it a bit more user friendly? I've had MIUI on it and when it works 100% ill have it on but until then, to prevent me sswapping this for an i4 can you guys advise on mods etc that might make the gs2 experience a bit better?
Regards
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I dont know why you would need convincing from anyone else to keep something that does not meet your expectations or your needs, if you can return the S2 then do so now and get the Iphone and be happy there, its not about what phone you have its about how you area able to use it at its full potential w/o relying on anything else.
I would be happy to give your S2 the loving home it deserves...
yetep said:
Hey folks
I've noticed myself being pulled in more and more by getting an iPhone. Having previously owned a Touch Diamond (WinMo), Xperia X10 and mini then a GS1 and finally this phone, I've owned throughout all this change an iPod touch and also an iPad for the best part.
What I've found is the Apple products seem more... complete. The user experience is significantly more seemless.
Please don't turn this into an "I hate apple so keep the Gs2" thread cause truthfully I hate Apple as a company but what they produce is actually very good.
So, having rooted the phone and flashing custom ROMs, can someone advise tthings I could do to this thing to make it a bit more user friendly? I've had MIUI on it and when it works 100% ill have it on but until then, to prevent me sswapping this for an i4 can you guys advise on mods etc that might make the gs2 experience a bit better?
Regards
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Here is my way to convince you, if you can find a way to Jailbreak iPhone5 with out Comex help or any other 3rd Party help. Just do it yourself than Leeching off Comex. Yea I will say go for it.
If NOT, drop your SGS2 in to the Atlantic Ocean depth to the Abyss, that you can never get it again. Now you got a choice to get iPhone5. Selling it off eBay or Craigslist DO NOT COUNT!!
Or just Love your current SGS2 to the best you can, and ditch the Steve Job Ghetto iPhone5 good bye. Since Ghetto Steve Job left the floor...maybe due to health or something personal who know, Human Made NEWs are all Entertainment to people ears and eyes!!
Indeed, With Comex gone jailbreaking the Iphone 5 (you know they hired him to prevent the jailbreaks on upcoming versions) is going to be a lot harder. In such a case samsungs open approach is much and much better. Thats why i love Android
I had a 3g and a Iphone 4. Never been happier than I am right now with sgs2. I like to tinker with phone and change roms every day. Can't do that with Iphone. Love the screen on this phone, love the speed, very easy to work with. Sgs2 is the best phone on the planet right now in my opinion.
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Seriously??? who cares?? get what you want and then use it. then i figure useless threads like this will die off.
If you mind not having a microSD Slot, great features, flexibility, if you prefer to only scroll icons on a single estate, if you don't like super amoled, you move to iphone
BTW, what the heck do you bring such stupid questions to such a forum. You should know what you want, then seek solutions to what you have in the respective. Forums
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Iphone screen is just too small now its irrelevant. Anything less than 4" screen is so 2010.
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I think you should write down all you can think about the pros and cons of both phones, and weigh what is most important to you. That will put your mind to peace once and for all. For me, the much lighter weight, far less radiation and greater flexibility (e.g. drag & drop rather than itunes) far outweigh any other smartphones.
I don't get the smooth and seamless aspect that I keep hearing about though. I've tried the ipad and have an ipod nano...the devices have limited features and are underwhelming. Perhaps you've read about many "issues" with the SGSII and the need for tweaks to make it perform more smoothly. I do suspect users of android phones--who have done the necessary research--are probably perfectionists in the first place, who scrutinise everything that they own and enjoy the ability to customise the phone to their needs.
Again, above poster. Thank you
Gonna keep hold of it for now, spend ssome time at work tonight figuring out some tweeks etc and go from there.
Those that have been extremely unhelpful, why don't you just not reply?
Anyways, can a mod please lock this thread? Don't see the need for further flaming. Again, the helpful ones, thank you.
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Get an iphone and be a slave of sysstem.
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I've been here for a while with my Inc, and even though I haven't really contributed a lot, I'd like to say thanks to all the people who have helped me through the modding adventure. I learned a lot, and even helped some friends with it. I've grown bored with the OS, though; I'm moving to a 4S so I can be less tempted to make minor changes and more able to enjoy everything. (I'll still jailbreak it, of course.) I'd just like to remind everyone that both options are equally awesome, albeit in different ways, and that there are some of us out here who enjoy both.
Enjoy dual core 3G. I'll let you know how LTE is on a dual core phone.
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less tempted to make minor changes so you can enjoy it?
so, basically, you're buying into exactly what apple is selling: a locked down OS. gotcha. hey man, if that's for you and android is too complicated for ya, then so be it. enjoy your slightly upgraded iphone 4!
Coming from an Inc (or any 2010 Android phone for that matter) I would say that's a huge upgrade in regards to out the box performance.
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I'll let you know how LTE is on a dual core phone.
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It's pretty Effin badass, let me tell ya.
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tcberg2010 said:
Enjoy dual core 3G. I'll let you know how LTE is on a dual core phone.
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I'm waiting until LTE becomes available in more areas and is more battery efficient.
jayochs said:
less tempted to make minor changes so you can enjoy it?
so, basically, you're buying into exactly what apple is selling: a locked down OS. gotcha. hey man, if that's for you and android is too complicated for ya, then so be it. enjoy your slightly upgraded iphone 4!
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I'm more buying into an OS other than Android. I've pretty much done everything I'd like to with Android; I've installed tons of roms and tweaks, but nothing gets around that it's all still the same OS. I figure I'll switch over to iOS to enjoy the better app selection and other features, then switch back to Android in a year or two so whatever enhancements made over that time will make it seem fresh to me. I'm not trying to incite flaming here by any means. I'm just offering my opinion and trying to show that there are, in fact, people out there who enjoy the benefits of any type of phone, regardless of brand loyalty.
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pickleman77 said:
I'm waiting until LTE becomes available in more areas and is more battery efficient.
I'm more buying into an OS other than Android. I've pretty much done everything I'd like to with Android; I've installed tons of roms and tweaks, but nothing gets around that it's all still the same OS. I figure I'll switch over to iOS to enjoy the better app selection and other features, then switch back to Android in a year or two so whatever enhancements made over that time will make it seem fresh to me. I'm not trying to incite flaming here by any means. I'm just offering my opinion and trying to show that there are, in fact, people out there who enjoy the benefits of any type of phone, regardless of brand loyalty.
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Rock on Dude, I hope you find what you're looking for.
I don't understand your reasoning but good luck. See you at licorice or marshmallow.
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Enjoy the garden. I'll be here enjoying my ice cream and jelly beans, lol
You've got balls posting that here lol. I respect that. I hope you enjoy the 4S .
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Looks like I'll be going the same way. My dad decided to upgrade the family to iPhones and I'm not going to turn do a free phone, especially one that expensive. I'm still going to keep my Inc because I still plan on making some Android apps.
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pickleman77 said:
I figure I'll switch over to iOS to enjoy the better app selection and other features, then switch back to Android in a year or two so whatever enhancements made over that time will make it seem fresh to me.
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They had better app selection in 2009, maybe early 2010. In late 2011.. no, plus android has a slew of mini-app-tweaks that Apple would ban if they ever entered their appstore.
I think iPhones are great too, but for non-techsavvy type people. Grandma's, my mom, etc. People who don't know how to really customize their android phone. Android's without customization have bloatware, turd settings, often sluggish, they're just pretty turdly all around. I didn't really love my phone until I rooted it and customized it.
I also like the build of iPhones compared with the majority of Android devices. Anyway personally, I think you'll regret your choice after a few weeks or until you realize all the things iPhone can't do.
I'm right there with you OP. I pre-ordered my 4S the other day. Android has been great (well, cyanogenmod at least) but I don't have the time to install roms anymore to figure out which I like best and I can't handle the bugs in the existing roms. It'll be nice to have a phone that doesn't randomly reboot or activate speakerphone for a change. And I'm tired of carrying around 2 devices for my music/phone. I don't have brand bias, I just know what I need in a phone, and that's consistency.
hexon said:
And I'm tired of carrying around 2 devices for my music/phone.
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Hmm... last time I checked, my inc plays music... lol
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Hmm... last time I checked, my inc plays music... lol
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Yeah I never got that argument. I think in some ways it shows brand bias. Best purchase I made in the last couple of years was some software that stripped the drm off my iTunes music.
You're right, my Inc has a music player. But it doesn't sync with itunes, my ipod dock, or my car. Nor does it have the accessory support that iphone has. The one thing I will miss is native google turn by turn navigation. I'll definitely enjoy the better battery life! That's the one thing that kept me from jumping to an LTE phone instead. But I have enjoyed the community here and some of the hard work a few of the devs have put in.
This thread should have never been created and should be closed. You guys are just gonna set here and go back and forth at each other.
This isn't an Apple discussion sub category.
Let's get back to Android development for our Incredible.
i have a hard time understanding one thing. everyone who is an ios fan keeps touting the app selection over android.
then i ask them - is angry birds free?
/sadface
then i ask them - what are these great apps not available on android?
/one reply - infinity blade
then i ask them - have u ever used easy tether? played a real mmo on ur pc using just ur phone to get internet while camping?
/sadface
the only thing magical about ios is its ability to make people believe it can do more than it does.
"But it doesn't sync with itunes, my ipod dock, or my car."
sure it does. research it. there's apps that do it for free, or apps you can pay for.
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You're right, my Inc has a music player. But it doesn't sync with itunes, my ipod dock, or my car. Nor does it have the accessory support that iphone has. The one thing I will miss is native google turn by turn navigation. I'll definitely enjoy the better battery life! That's the one thing that kept me from jumping to an LTE phone instead. But I have enjoyed the community here and some of the hard work a few of the devs have put in.
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I use Isyncr that sync iTunes to my Dinc perfectly
I am seriously on the verge of bying an any network S3 here in the UK. Just before I make the jump can I ask if :-
1) Is there an app like lockinfo for JB iphones that acts like a today screen, listing all your upcoming appointments, missed calls, messages etc from the lock screen? I am happy to JB the andriod if I can do this.
2) Is there an app that works, to record telephone calls both ways without the beep.
3) I have already had huge responses over the volume hack, thanks everyone.
If I can the the 3, then I will take the jump.
All the best
Mik
London - UK
Yes but best to root for answer phone.
1. Executive assistant for lock screen info
2. Total recall s2 s3 for auto records
Ps swapped iphone 4s for s3 and love it,
Had to buy SwiftKey though for keypad!
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Android can do all that and more. The most valid reason to switch from iPhone is that... it simple sucks more than tim cook on a Saturday night.
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Honestly you should stick to the iPhone. If it does everything you need and has all the apps that you use why bother switching? If it's for faster performance or bigger screen wait for the iPhone 5.
I think you should stick with the iPhone 5.
Your thread is plain dumb.
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I am seriously on the verge of bying an any network S3 here in the UK. Just before I make the jump can I ask if :-
1) Is there an app like lockinfo for JB iphones that acts like a today screen, listing all your upcoming appointments, missed calls, messages etc from the lock screen? I am happy to JB the andriod if I can do this.
2) Is there an app that works, to record telephone calls both ways without the beep.
3) I have already had huge responses over the volume hack, thanks everyone.
If I can the the 3, then I will take the jump.
All the best
Mik
London - UK
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Before all that you have to learn the android terminology , JB here means jelly bean not jail break
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Lol
Good one. :thumbup:
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Yeah I noticed most iPhone users are too dumb to ever learn and love android. iOS is perfect for idiots and grandmas to use. So... I say stick with your icrap last thing we need is to convince another iPhone user to switch.
I tried switching a few iPhone idiots over and I've given up. They always complain how it's so hard to use and blame me for talking them into it, not my fault that using iOS for so long has killed off most of their brain cells.
Thanks everyone
Can I thank everyone for their input, even to those who thought my topic was a dumb. I want a new phone and bored with apple so no dis-respect, I have taken onboard everything said and decided to give the S3 a try. I have the option of returning it so I have nothing to loose and everything to gain.
I thought the JB term was hilarious, of course its jelly bean...
Thanks all
Mik
Don't believe the iSheep hype that IOS has more Apps than Android because Android can do anything iPhone can plus anything else you could ever wish, and the only reason IOS has more Apps is all the junk on the App Store that's never even been downloaded once.
Sigh. This thread really goes to show how disappointingly immature some Android users are.
Good to see you're thick skinned enough to ignore it.
I mean really... somebody about to switch from iOS to Android and a couple of idiots just want to post abuse?
You're what's wrong with every community. Stop trying to bully people.
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mbeaumont said:
Can I thank everyone for their input, even to those who thought my topic was a dumb. I want a new phone and bored with apple so no dis-respect, I have taken onboard everything said and decided to give the S3 a try. I have the option of returning it so I have nothing to loose and everything to gain.
I thought the JB term was hilarious, of course its jelly bean...
Thanks all
Mik
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I traded iPhone 4s for SGS3 and I like it much more. There arent limits like you cant set mp3 for a ring tone or alarm tone etc. Stock SGS3 is more open and adjustable than jailbroken iOS. You can find executive assistant for lockscreen info in Google Play, also there are many apps for call recording..
Here on XDA you will find a lot of helpful infos, so it will be easier to get used on android
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Hiker42 said:
Sigh. This thread really goes to show how disappointingly immature some Android users are.
Good to see you're thick skinned enough to ignore it.
I mean really... somebody about to switch to from iOS to Android and a couple of idiots just want to post abuse?
You're what's wrong with every community. Stop trying to bully people.
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+1
All types of people no matter what forum you go act like idiots, I mean come on the mans asking for help are you guys that immature that you have to abuse him instead of Helping him? He had the brains to ignore you all and still give it a shot..
Everyone wants to try something different just try your best to help. And if you do not have anything good to say just ignore it. Your all making the Android community look like it's full of douche bags seriously help or ignore them..
Android has all the things you mentioned mate you can get apps for everything you mentioned i hope you give it a try and hopefully you like it..
True, there are fanboys everywhere and its disgusting. But @ OP, you just figured out the matrix, your free now and know the truth! I'm pretty sure whatever you can do on a jail broken iPhone, you can do it on an android phone ( maybe even without root ) so try the S3 and keep it if you like it, if not you can always, return it. Good luck
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Hi Mbeaumont.....Let me share with you my personal experience....I use to have an IPhone 4....and was quite happy with it, till I realized that whenever I want to explore more the OS and make the best out of it....was a real nightmare, no way to play with the system even Jailbroken, the limits are there and the Break of the Jail was only a shadow door to endless issues and tricky sophistications....I'm not blaming Apple for doing that.....I do have all the Apple MacBook serie......but to me if you are an explorer and want to learn more about any device you buy the choice specifically in the mobile market is very obvious.
Since I have bought the S3 back in July......what an amazing experience it is.....this phone and especially this Android OS is a piece of art that will make every single day of your life for passionate people like me.
Finally I quote John Keating in the famous "Dead Poets Society" movie........"There's a time for daring and there's a time for caution, and a wise man understands which is called for."
Hiker42 said:
Sigh. This thread really goes to show how disappointingly immature some Android users are.
Good to see you're thick skinned enough to ignore it.
I mean really... somebody about to switch from iOS to Android and a couple of idiots just want to post abuse?
You're what's wrong with every community. Stop trying to bully people.
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I agree. Being polite costs nothing.
I made the same switch you did, and would not go back. My mother is now happy with the iphone 4 i gifted her, and I won't be leaving android anytime soon. But it's true that the app market is less appetizing on android atm, even if this is changing with time, and the change is speeding up. Yesterday handled the iphone a bit, looked like a kid's toy to me, even if i recon being happy using it all these years. Also the gs3 is HUGE compared to it and takes a little time totake a good grip on.
Geordie Lad said:
Don't believe the iSheep hype that IOS has more Apps than Android because Android can do anything iPhone can plus anything else you could ever wish, and the only reason IOS has more Apps is all the junk on the App Store that's never even been downloaded once.
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kinda agree with thissss
IMO , Android is the best
and SGS3 is the best
though this is my first android phone :silly:
barondebxl said:
Before all that you have to learn the android terminology , JB here means jelly bean not jail break
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LOL..
and not Justin Bieber
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GalaxyS3 was in another level.
To compare with Iphone need GalaxyS1 and not S3.
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So guys, I really love Android and have been using it for three years now since Galaxy S, after that I got a Galaxy S II and now own a Galaxy Note II... and Android has evolved beyond my imaginations throughout this whole period... I love Android and I can't believe I am saying this but I think I am getting bored of it.. A year ago I would've laughed at that and recommended the thousands of ROMs and launchers available in Android that change up your experience drastically...
I have flashed almost every ROM that is available for every device that I have owned, MIUI, CM, PA, SlimJB, SlimICS, ARHD, Omega, WanamLite, CarbonROM, HyperDroid, Liquid Smooth, AOKP, Hellybean, and so so so much more. In fact 1 year ago, I would've been considered a flashaholic as I was changing my ROM every week I loved doing it and so I did... I never honestly thought it was possible to get bored of Android but two weeks after getting the Note II (4 months ago) I got bored of it...
I have also tried almost every launcher out there, ADW Launcher, Launcher Pro, Apex, Nova, Next, Action, SPB Shell 3D, TSF, Chameleon, TouchWiz, and many more, I have also used a ton of widgets and watched tutorials on YouTube on how to customize many other widgets..
I know many people buy phones as tools and to get things done but I get phones because they're a hobby and exciting, and I like to keep things exciting which I can't make my Android phone to be anymore, not that anything is wrong with it, but because I think 3 years is enough to try out everything there is about it... iOS would get boring in under 3 months tops..
So my main question is, is the HTC One different enough (Sense) to be exciting to buy for me, considering I have only ever owned Samsung smartphones, maybe HTC Android phones are different and may provide an exciting experience? I know there are many people here like me who have been using Android for a long time and may be able to relate to this and this question is directed at them.... only other OSs I can buy is a BB or a WP8, neither of which I have ever owned.
Go too a local shop and play with the One for some time. Consider yourself if that experience is on another level than you have right now with your note ii
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So guys, I really love Android and have been using it for three years now since Galaxy S, after that I got a Galaxy S II and now own a Galaxy Note II... and Android has evolved beyond my imaginations throughout this whole period... I love Android and I can't believe I am saying this but I think I am getting bored of it.. A year ago I would've laughed at that and recommended the thousands of ROMs and launchers available in Android that change up your experience drastically...
I have flashed almost every ROM that is available for every device that I have owned, MIUI, CM, PA, SlimJB, SlimICS, ARHD, Omega, WanamLite, CarbonROM, HyperDroid, Liquid Smooth, AOKP, Hellybean, and so so so much more. In fact 1 year ago, I would've been considered a flashaholic as I was changing my ROM every week I loved doing it and so I did... I never honestly thought it was possible to get bored of Android but two weeks after getting the Note II (4 months ago) I got bored of it...
I have also tried almost every launcher out there, ADW Launcher, Launcher Pro, Apex, Nova, Next, Action, SPB Shell 3D, TSF, Chameleon, TouchWiz, and many more, I have also used a ton of widgets and watched tutorials on YouTube on how to customize many other widgets..
I know many people buy phones as tools and to get things done but I get phones because they're a hobby and exciting, and I like to keep things exciting which I can't make my Android phone to be anymore, not that anything is wrong with it, but because I think 3 years is enough to try out everything there is about it... iOS would get boring in under 3 months tops..
So my main question is, is the HTC One different enough (Sense) to be exciting to buy for me, considering I have only ever owned Samsung smartphones, maybe HTC Android phones are different and may provide an exciting experience? I know there are many people here like me who have been using Android for a long time and may be able to relate to this and this question is directed at them.... only other OSs I can buy is a BB or a WP8, neither of which I have ever owned.
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sense is deffinetly a ui appart from others.
so far i only owned htc devices and sense sure is a beauty but also verry tight.
the only modding i can think of is start skinning it youreself to keep the overall experience intresting or maybe learn to cook.
also in htc devices since the s-on(security) its a little bit more stepps needed to flash something wich set me back on my flashing rate(used to flash every day o.0)
not sure how the blinkfeed is as im still waiting for my pre order to be deliverd but the things like stereo speakers and htc zoe pulled me over to order a htc again(i wanted to leave because the s-on stuff)
all in all flashing is still able to be done with a few steps and if you never experienced sense its deffinetly worth trying it once.
as for youre other devices try buzz launcher, you can interchange homescreens with other users wich is verry easy and lets you have a different home screen every day
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ramon.nmgn said:
Go too a local shop and play with the One for some time. Consider yourself if that experience is on another level than you have right now with your note ii
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Good point, but the thing Is that I thought that the Note II was a radical change with its completely redesigned Nature UX (when I used it in a store) which I hadn't used on my SII but two weeks later and I was bored.
miniterror said:
sense is deffinetly a ui appart from others.
so far i only owned htc devices and sense sure is a beauty but also verry tight.
the only modding i can think of is start skinning it youreself to keep the overall experience intresting or maybe learn to cook.
also in htc devices since the s-on(security) its a little bit more stepps needed to flash something wich set me back on my flashing rate(used to flash every day o.0)
not sure how the blinkfeed is as im still waiting for my pre order to be deliverd but the things like stereo speakers and htc zoe pulled me over to order a htc again(i wanted to leave because the s-on stuff)
all in all flashing is still able to be done with a few steps and if you never experienced sense its deffinetly worth trying it once.
as for youre other devices try buzz launcher, you can interchange homescreens with other users wich is verry easy and lets you have a different home screen every day
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Yeah but isn't using Sense like installing a different ROM? And after some time I am sure I will change the launcher to something I have already used and wouldn't I then be bored once again? And I did think about cooking stuff up myself but I am knee deep into my A Levels and don't have a lot of time to burn..
My guess is that you will get bored of almost anything so assume same for the HTC One.
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My guess is that you will get bored of almost anything so assume same for the HTC One.
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So you're recommending a different OS?
buy it and dont histate, i have all the iphones which really boring, nothing intersting they all look the same with little to nothing changes, and the windows phone is not as popular or appealing yet, you will like it.
I get bored with Android from time to time as well. I took a month+ break with the Lumia 920 and a 2 week break with the BB Z10.
In both cases I loved the change and something new but I still got bored and came back because at least with Android you have Roms/Tweaks/etc. to help with boredom, once you play with all the differences in WP8/BB10 and the newness wears off you end up even more bored than you were.
That said, if you use your phone for more "phone" and less "ROM Flashing", I highly recommend you give WP8/BB10 a try. They are both amazing and fluid. (At least go in to a store and check them out)
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buy it and dont histate, i have all the iphones which really boring, nothing intersting they all look the same with little to nothing changes, and the windows phone is not as popular or appealing yet, you will like it.
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I actually find the WP8 platform very appealing not as good as android in terms of features but it looks fantastic in terms of interface.
Since you can't make your own decisions, I flipped a coin and it says it's time you move on to other platform.
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crawlgsx said:
I get bored with Android from time to time as well. I took a month+ break with the Lumia 920 and a 2 week break with the BB Z10.
In both cases I loved the change and something new but I still got bored and came back because at least with Android you have Roms/Tweaks/etc. to help with boredom, once you play with all the differences in WP8/BB10 and the newness wears off you end up even more bored than you were.
That said, if you use your phone for more "phone" and less "ROM Flashing", I highly recommend you give WP8/BB10 a try. They are both amazing and fluid. (At least go in to a store and check them out)
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Extremely helpful response (not that others weren't)... Thank you very much...
And I used to use my phone for ROM Flashing but now I just want to use my phone as is...
You have obviously moved beyond phones as the experience is pretty well the same whatever you get - all confined to a thing you hold in your hand powered by a battery and running similar software with similar features.
Time to get your kicks elsewhere. Have you tried sky diving? I am not a sky diver myself but I am told there is never a dull moment.
kirdroid said:
Since you can't make your own decisions, I flipped a coin and it says it's time you move on to other platform.
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Hahaha now why didn't I think of that? The responses have been very helpful so this was definitely the right thing to do... others who were once bored of android especially provide very good insight
paulrh said:
You have obviously moved beyond phones as the experience is pretty well the same whatever you get - all confined to a thing you hold in your hand powered by a battery and running similar software with similar features.
Time to get your kicks elsewhere. Have you tried sky diving? I am not a sky diver myself but I am told there is never a dull moment.
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That should provide more interesting experiences than I ever thought possible!
Although I definitely still enjoy phones otherwise I wouldn't waste so much time on forums looking for the right One.. XD
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So you're recommending a different OS?
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No, you will get bored with every OS if you are bored with Android, because nothing is as customizable as Android. Try iOS for a week and you'll fall asleep (not to say iOS isn't good, but for someone like you, you'd never last).
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No, you will get bored with every OS if you are bored with Android, because nothing is as customizable as Android. Try iOS for a week and you'll fall asleep (not to say iOS isn't good, but for someone like you, you'd never last).
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Yep. Coming from an iphone this is absolutely true. Stick to Android mate unless you got the money to experiment with other phones. You will end up going back to the good old droid.
mickliq said:
No, you will get bored with every OS if you are bored with Android, because nothing is as customizable as Android. Try iOS for a week and you'll fall asleep (not to say iOS isn't good, but for someone like you, you'd never last).
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Very beautiful response.. thank you
and I can definitely see how you're right.. an OS couldn't be as customizable as Android and I would probably get bored of other OSs so much faster...
I got the same feeling with Android, since hd2 I'm with HTC and finally after using one x for almost 1 year, I felt bored and gave a thought of getting iPhone for the first time as I was very impressed with its build quality. So, used my friend's iPhone 5 for 1 day and I got the feeling that I've nothing to do with this.
Finally after seeing the One with its refreshed Sense version, I am waiting for it to be available in my country.
I find that iOS is best for iPad for entertainment. But for a phone Android with sense is best for me, as I can't use Android without Sense. Used WP7 on HD2 and I'm not interested in it anymore. These are just my feelings, no offence.
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I got tired of flashing roms myself and was seriously considering win phone. But once I've seen it and used it, decided to go with android.
Good thing with droid is that you can make it look like windows phone or iPhone or anything else but not other way around. Start using your phone for a change and stop experimenting with different roms at least for a while. And you will eventually kick out of that mood and start flashing again. Maybe at slower pace.
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