Cracking Bezel - Galaxy Note II General

Hi. I'm thinking of getting the note 2. Considering that it shares many things with the s3 does it have the cracking bezel issue like the s3? Just want to confirm.
Reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704533
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I certainly hope not, especially after hearing how Samsung are fobbing everyone off. .. As far as I can tell it was just a problem with the white one's?
Another reason I love the grey

Been using it for around a week now. Its fine so far.

I surely hope that it doesn't have the same issue. Planning on getting a non warrantied one since the difference is $120 compared to one with 1 year warranty.
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My note 2 is perfect and have not heard much problems at all from other owners
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I read a thread about easy scratching on back though....
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1930463

Mine is perfect as well cant find a fault anywhere,

No cracks here. Mine is white. But that would be a serious problem.
Btw, I had problems with both my SGS II and SGS III DOA's so I would def. pay for warranty.

Jamal Ahmed said:
I read a thread about easy scratching on back though....
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1930463
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Jepp, and I´ve reached that point yesterday...a small scratch on the back of my note (and hey, I take care of it like it would be my left eyeball ))

prinzhernan said:
Hi. I'm thinking of getting the note 2. Considering that it shares many things with the s3 does it have the cracking bezel issue like the s3? Just want to confirm.
Reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704533
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Prinz! Nice to see you here! Get the Note! Have no issues. We might get a taste of Hyperdroid here soon.
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gtizon said:
Prinz! Nice to see you here! Get the Note! Have no issues. We might get a taste of Hyperdroid here soon.
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That's great news! I'm kinda scared to get the white one because of the issues with the s3 but glad to hear the note doesn't have the cracking. I'm still thinking of which one to get, either with warranty or without.

had galaxy s3 white for 4 months and didnt get any issues with bezel or smt like that ;D

Gnarfsan said:
No cracks here. Mine is white. But that would be a serious problem.
Btw, I had problems with both my SGS II and SGS III DOA's so I would def. pay for warranty.
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Thanks. Appreciate this kind of feedback. I guess I'll just wait for the phone to be released officially here instead of getting an imported unit. 1 week to go. Argh!

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New and proud owner of Note

Hi, everyone
Been looking around this forum for weeks and finally got the Note. We have a great forum here and everyone are very helpful. Came from Atrix forum and it was rough over there .
I got it rooted and had clockworkmod loaded. I got the unlocked international version, even though ATT version is just around the corner. I got constant download speed of 1.5-2.00 mb on ATT HSPA+. Im so glad it has a physical home button. It really help.
When I first held the phone, I thought I got scam and got a fake phone . I was thinking it cannot be this big and light. It took me about 5 minutes to get use to the size. I will never go back to any screen less then 5" again. Love this phone!!!
Anyway, just like to give a little feedback and how great this forum is.
Welcome to the Galaxy Note Family.
Welcome aboard!!
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Welcome... Hope you enjoy your new BIG toy.
I really love the Note!
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Welcome vjoom
vjoom said:
Hi, everyone
Been looking around this forum for weeks and finally got the Note. We have a great forum here and everyone are very helpful. Came from Atrix forum and it was rough over there .
I got it rooted and had clockworkmod loaded. I got the unlocked international version, even though ATT version is just around the corner. I got constant download speed of 1.5-2.00 mb on ATT HSPA+. Im so glad it has a physical home button. It really help.
When I first held the phone, I thought I got scam and got a fake phone . I was thinking it cannot be this big and light. It took me about 5 minutes to get use to the size. I will never go back to any screen less then 5" again. Love this phone!!!
Anyway, just like to give a little feedback and how great this forum is.
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Welcome to the Note family.
You are now using a normal-sized phone.
Whatever you're using previously is now considered TINY..
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Welcome to the club, you are now part of an exclusive club that many people wish they were in and you are one of the lucky ones to get in, hope you enjoy your new toy with several features that others lack!
(Probably sounded like a pedophile but I'm not, #ISWEAR)
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I didnt even touch my 4" Atrix since i got the Note.
Livewings said:
Welcome to the Note family.
You are now using a normal-sized phone.
Whatever you're using previously is now considered TINY..
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Was sitting on the bench outside and people kept asking what it is. They never seen it before. Funny!
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vjoom said:
I didnt even touch my 4" Atrix since i got the Note.
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I expected you to throw it away.
JK.
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....aaaannnd ... there are no screen issues? not a little even tiny screen not showing color correctly issue? hm? hm hm hm?
oh, and welcome.
Nope no screen issue, no lagging. It is fast and im on stock rom.
diament said:
....aaaannnd ... there are no screen issues? not a little even tiny screen not showing color correctly issue? hm? hm hm hm?
oh, and welcome.
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Many, many, many times!
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5 minutes to get used to the size. way too long .
vjoom said:
Hi, everyone
Been looking around this forum for weeks and finally got the Note. We have a great forum here and everyone are very helpful. Came from Atrix forum and it was rough over there .
I got it rooted and had clockworkmod loaded. I got the unlocked international version, even though ATT version is just around the corner. I got constant download speed of 1.5-2.00 mb on ATT HSPA+. Im so glad it has a physical home button. It really help.
When I first held the phone, I thought I got scam and got a fake phone . I was thinking it cannot be this big and light. It took me about 5 minutes to get use to the size. I will never go back to any screen less then 5" again. Love this phone!!!
Anyway, just like to give a little feedback and how great this forum is.
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Congratulations for the best phone ever.
vjoom said:
Hi, everyone
Been looking around this forum for weeks and finally got the Note. We have a great forum here and everyone are very helpful. Came from Atrix forum and it was rough over there .
I got it rooted and had clockworkmod loaded. I got the unlocked international version, even though ATT version is just around the corner. I got constant download speed of 1.5-2.00 mb on ATT HSPA+. Im so glad it has a physical home button. It really help.
When I first held the phone, I thought I got scam and got a fake phone . I was thinking it cannot be this big and light. It took me about 5 minutes to get use to the size. I will never go back to any screen less then 5" again. Love this phone!!!
Anyway, just like to give a little feedback and how great this forum is.
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Welcome! I'm a fairly new Note owner too. And I agree with everything you said about the Note. Cheers!
Welcome and don't worry about people asking "does it fit in your jeans?", "wow is that huge", "is this a mobilephone?", "why do you carry a callbox with you?"
It's normal and it's the best smartphone i've ever seen and had in my hands/jeans
I am new too =) welcome
I just updated from a Dell streak, after waiting for like eternity to get a good enough deal on my local network, in the end settled for a unbranded one from Ebay and am quite chuffed as couldn't wait any longer hehe

Living with the Galaxy Note: Thoughts After 5 Days

Friends,
I thought I should share this review video I came across. I have gone through so many galaxy note reviews, but this has been straight up the best. Really feel connected, and I think a lot of the galaxy note current users who love the phone would connect with the review a lot.. and those who are still thinking of buying a Note, definitely check it out.
Excellent review but you should have posted it in the review thread, I can smell the Ganja...
Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?
r3dcruz said:
Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?
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The note is just brilliant.. I'm thanking myself I got such a beast... Absolutely practical and fantastic for everyday use
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The Note is just awesome.. i was going to buy one when i received an email about a month ago saying that i won one... for free.. now imagine what it is to have a beautifull phone, which makes everyone jealous, and you didnt had to pay nothing for it? Ehheh
I do advice everyone to buy one!
My gf will get a white one
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He is tight... Yeah i'm tight.
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the Note is supreme, the one to rule them all...The only thing I can see missing is IR port, so it could be used as a TV remote, then it would have been the complete phone..the ultimate..
Ericsson P800 had everything, it was supreme...crappy screen and touch function, but not far from the best.
r3dcruz said:
Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?
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I use it everyday. 24/7. I love it and its the most useful gadget I ever got.
zylor said:
The Note is just awesome.. i was going to buy one when i received an email about a month ago saying that i won one... for free.. now imagine what it is to have a beautifull phone, which makes everyone jealous, and you didnt had to pay nothing for it? Ehheh
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That's amazing! I congratulate you on your great luck!
Same opinion, this Note is great.
So great that my Archos Tablet is lying on my table and I nearly don't use it anymore
A great review, and he's very entertaining! I agree with him about the size and power of the note making it more than a phone. Any future upgrade will have to be to something very similar to my note.
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Bingoig11 said:
Same opinion, this Note is great.
So great that my Archos Tablet is lying on my table and I nearly don't use it anymore
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Lol - like you, I've got a tablet sitting there unused since I got my note.
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Great video. I think alot of people thought the same way when they first take a look at it.
Its funny how normal the note is once you get use to it. You only really notice how big it is when you use another device.
Great review couldn't have said it better myself!
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Yeah i'm subbed to that guy....great vids! And yes....the Note is the BEST!
It is an awesome phone. I've had mine for about a month mine. Switched from an iPhone 4S. Took me a while to get accustomed but after trying multiple roms and kernels, I now don't think I'd go back to the 4S.
mine arrived yesterday, and its a great device, other than I am still wiping drool from it..
Love his quote: "iPhone, BE GONE!"
r3dcruz said:
Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?
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Upgraded from SGS2 last week (loved the S2) for the screen... VERY happy!
Why must all you note users taunt me D:! My paycheck isn't until this Friday!

Who will buy the Note 2 on Day 1 (whatever specs it may have)

Me
It has to have better specs than the Note 1. I am buying it on Day one.
Why did you feel the need to share that nugget of amazing info?
Get a life....
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blade30p said:
Why did you feel the need to share that nugget of amazing info?
Get a life....
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Stop trolling my thread.
I wont answer your "Get a life..." nugget. Don't want to feed the troll.
blade30p said:
Why did you feel the need to share that nugget of amazing info?
Get a life....
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He was just asking who here plans on purchasing the Note 2 and, although there isn't much point to it, there isn't any need to get offensive. But, back on topic, I will most definitely not be purchasing the Note 2 (regardless of how much of an improvement it is) as I am on 2-year contract that won't allow me to get an upgraded device for another year at least. Besides, the Note does everything I've wanted in a phone, so what point is there in replacing it? As long as I get Jelly Bean, which this device should be getting, I am happy!
I skipped galaxy s 3 for note 2. So I ll be one of the early sparrow.
But somehow I feel like getting my hands on xiaomi phone 2. Its half the price compared to note 2 or S 3.but not available here. So my choice note 2
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There was no official release yet about the actual spec of note 2. I could'nt decide..
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I'm not buying the note 2 purely because its a waste of cash to upgrade after a year to something slightly better, which I will make no use of...for example, why would I want a quad core phone when my Note runs perfectly fine at 1GHz playing games etc? The battery is a different issue though, I would like the slightly bigger screen size but it won't be that much bigger.
Finally...I won't be buying a Note 2 because there is nothing new in terms of a 'feel good about' factor, just a faster processor and bigger screen will only make me smile for a week or so and then die away ...then what?
Already pre ordered from my provider..
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After bricking my Note into uselesness will punish myself and get the new Iphone on the first day same as I did with the Note.
I will buy it. Already arranged to sell first galaxy note to my friend for quarter of the price at october.
Maybe...I'm not sure. I'm trying to sell my current note as of now. Was thinking about picking up a galaxy nexus to be honest.
I don't know. My note is on eBay for now awaiting a good price...lol.
Haven't even decided if I will sell it for real. I guess time will tell.
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blade30p said:
Why did you feel the need to share that nugget of amazing info?
Get a life....
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What is it with members being asses to each other for NO reason? Damn.
Anyway, as to the question, I'm a gadget freak so I'm on it!
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Here's a weird-er answer.
I'll get it IF it has a better camera than the S3. If not...I have to say I'll be going towards the S3...
Or find something better to do with my money for a start.....
i know i should wait, and keep my Galaxy Note for atleast 1 more year. My boss, my wife and everybody that i know think i should wait...!
- But i cant...!
I have to have it... This has to be some kind of a mental illness.. But i need to have it regardless of the specs haha
hagba said:
After bricking my Note into uselesness will punish myself and get the new Iphone on the first day same as I did with the Note.
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Do not take a decision emotionaly, think it wisely.
anonymous572 said:
I will buy it. Already arranged to sell first galaxy note to my friend for quarter of the price at october.
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Already sold mine 95%of the original price xD.. Now using my 7" tab plus as my daily driver until note 2 arrives
dsmas said:
Do not take a decision emotionaly, think it wisely.
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Any android owner would just drow up with a iOS device on the hands.. That's boring as hell and a waste of money.. But that's his money.. Let him be.. I'm sure he will be selling the device 2 days later and getting the new note xD
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hagba said:
After bricking my Note into uselesness will punish myself and get the new Iphone on the first day same as I did with the Note.
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you look like me my note 7000 bricking :crying:...........are you fix it?
i will buy note 2
dsmas said:
Do not take a decision emotionaly, think it wisely.
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A big part of relationship its actually an emotion! ! .
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dsmas said:
Do not take a decision emotionaly, think it wisely.
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overclockman said:
you look like me my note 7000 bricking :crying:...........are you fix it?
i will buy note 2
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No couldn't fix it, sold it for $150 and raised another $350, so for now I have an access to $500 for my new phone account ! ! .
Anyway now that I don't own a Note I don't think I even should be here in this forum anymore.
Good and better luck to you all.
I'll do what i always do....buy the first used ones showing up....after reading about the early adopters disappointments.
Then use my current phone as a backup and guinea pig for interesting ROMS I normally won't try
I already sold my N7000
and will take it if they put Exynos 5250 processor :cyclops:
and it seems they won't

Got my new Note 2 today, one word....

"BUZZING!"
Congratz bro
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Good for you ! :fingers-crossed:
Getting mine tomorrow
DubelBoom said:
Getting mine tomorrow
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Getting mine Monday :laugh:
Thanks all! and you really won't be disappointed, this meets all expectations and EVERYTHING!
indigotheory said:
"BUZZING!"
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Are you talking about the charger?
Welcome to the family/clan
Has anyone seen or read any sales figures for this beast of a phone lately. A week or so ago I read that sales were over 5 million! It seems like come christmas it may be 10 million. Everyones talking about this phone.
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Welcome to the family/clan
Has anyone seen or read any sales figures for this beast of a phone lately. A week or so ago I read that sales were over 5 million! It seems like come christmas it may be 10 million. Everyones talking about this phone.
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Although possible, I doubt that by Christmas it will be 10 million. A good portion of the 5 million sales figure probably incorporates Samsung's distributors, carriers, and retailers. Nonetheless, this does project likely high sales, but again, I doubt 10 million. Regardless, I love this phone and I should be getting mine Monday! I'm extremely excited.
The Note 2 is without a doubt the best phone i ever had (and had a lot ). It`s fast, rockstable and can do about anything, allready out of the box.
Got my new Note yesterday, haven't been able to put it down since turning it on. A very impressive piece of technology. Have finally found a phone with a decent loudspeaker on it, which makes it worthy of watching movies on...just got to try and sell my SIII now
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Congratz man! Got mine 2 days ago!
Can't put it down
It's been more distracting than my new computer. My school work is suffering. I love this phone... Good riddance iPhone.
kersey said:
Got my new Note yesterday, haven't been able to put it down since turning it on. A very impressive piece of technology. Have finally found a phone with a decent loudspeaker on it, which makes it worthy of watching movies on...just got to try and sell my SIII now
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Thanks to Samsung going back to using the wolfson dac
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indigotheory said:
Thanks to Samsung going back to using the wolfson dac
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+10000000 on this. More OEM's should focus on features like this on their flagships. Cough HTC cough cough lg cough Microsoft cough cough apple. Just kidding about apple. But between apple and Samsung maybe other OEMS will figure it out before they lose more face. SMDH high end phones would still have sub par sound when at the very least loudspeaker could benefit from it, not to mention the audio codecs supported natively and then output in general. Did you all also know that noise cancelation benefits battery savings also? Thank Samsung for the high end noise canceling, audience chip, which makes for higher quality calls and doesn't have to transmit extraneous noise from the background so the person you're talking to enjoys a nice clear audio quality.
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Got mine a month back amazing phone! the display size is perfect for me (my hands are a little big) and its consistently fast! im not going to root it at all cause it's awesome just the way it is! can't wait for the official android 4.2 update! and as for battery life..7h48m at 20% aint such a bad thing right?
its a beast no doubt abt that coming from a iphone 5 was waste of resources !!!!
This great phone for everyone... The beast of beast
Regards,
deemee1988
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I just got mine last week after years of iphone. I was waiting for iphone 5 i then igot disappointed. So i start looking for another choice. I never liked android. But i give a try to the note 2 and meeeennnn this is from another league.
I love it.
Just as it is. I think im not going to root it.
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Got my Note the 3rd day now.
Tapatalked mit meinem Galaxy Note 2

Other device, comparisons to other devices, and upgrading phone discussion

Please use this thread to discuss devices other than and any comparisons with other devices on or about the GS 5 in this thread and any other off-topic issues that are not needing a new thread.
Post with respect, this is a helpful community, hope we all learn from this stuff in here.
What phone is everyone coming from that has decided to move to the S5? I'm on an S3 now and still debating if I want to use my upgrade on this phone or wait and see what the note4 I'd gonna be like or some other phone. Still on the fence here.
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BubZX said:
What phone is everyone coming from that has decided to move to the S5? I'm on an S3 now and still debating if I want to use my upgrade on this phone or wait and see what the note4 I'd gonna be like or some other phone. Still on the fence here.
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I have the S3 also. I'm debating the S5, but at the end of the day I think that I want a phone that's smaller than the note. The S5 doesn't have all of the features that I want (namely the larger internal memory), but I think it will be the best option out there. I'm also on the fence, but not sure I could wait until the note 4 comes along.
I'm on the Moto X, and I have my upgrade June 1. I'm at a toss up between the S5, M8, or waiting to see the X2 or Nexus 6. But I hate waiting...
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What phone is everyone coming from that has decided to move to the S5? I'm on an S3 now and still debating if I want to use my upgrade on this phone or wait and see what the note4 I'd gonna be like or some other phone. Still on the fence here.
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I'm also anxiously waiting to see what the Note 4 will be all about, but I don't wanna wait till September or October. Still thnk it's too frikken big lol
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I'm coming from an M7. I used to love HTC but this phone really upset me. Horrible signal (4G basically doesn't work and a SIM swap didn't help), not-so-good camera, and other slow down issues that really annoy me. I've had every HTC phone on Sprint since the Hero and none have disappointed me as much as this one TBH. I wanted an S4 last time but went M7 instead and now I'm just gonna switch over for the S5. Mine's cracked and a replacement would be $200 so I'd rather spend less and get an S5.
Im on the HTC Evo3D still and looking to upgrade and was looking at the One (M8) But the more I look at the S5 the more I like it. My mom has the S4 and being a bit of an HTC guy, I really like her S4. Plus I like the fact that the S5 looks to have an SD card slot as where the One doesnt. Not sure what to do just yet but in about 3 weeks I will be looking to upgrade to something newer. So far the S5 is in the lead. If it gets root right away, then im all in!
BubZX said:
What phone is everyone coming from that has decided to move to the S5? I'm on an S3 now and still debating if I want to use my upgrade on this phone or wait and see what the note4 I'd gonna be like or some other phone. Still on the fence here.
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iPhone 5s
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A far from stock s4 which I'll be giving to my lady friend.
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I'm coming from the S2. It has been a great phone, but 3 years is a long time and it's starting to show need of retirement. Can't wait to see this beast.
jmocherman said:
I'm coming from the S2. It has been a great phone, but 3 years is a long time and it's starting to show need of retirement. Can't wait to see this beast.
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I agree, running the S2 as well. Been great so far.
Hippie459MN said:
Im on the HTC Evo3D still and looking to upgrade and was looking at the One (M8) But the more I look at the S5 the more I like it. My mom has the S4 and being a bit of an HTC guy, I really like her S4. Plus I like the fact that the S5 looks to have an SD card slot as where the One doesnt. Not sure what to do just yet but in about 3 weeks I will be looking to upgrade to something newer. So far the S5 is in the lead. If it gets root right away, then im all in!
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Hippie459MN said:
Im on the HTC Evo3D still and looking to upgrade and was looking at the One (M8) But the more I look at the S5 the more I like it. My mom has the S4 and being a bit of an HTC guy, I really like her S4. Plus I like the fact that the S5 looks to have an SD card slot as where the One doesnt. Not sure what to do just yet but in about 3 weeks I will be looking to upgrade to something newer. So far the S5 is in the lead. If it gets root right away, then im all in!
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The m8 actually does have a micro SD card slot up to 128 gb.
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Coming from the s3 myself. I was hoping for more competition but I don't see anything else out there as good.
I don't like the sizes getting bigger and think the s3 size is right for me but there just isn't other choices in that range.
bhess said:
Coming from the s3 myself. I was hoping for more competition but I don't see anything else out there as good.
I don't like the sizes getting bigger and think the s3 size is right for me but there just isn't other choices in that range.
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I'm sure there will be an S5 mini, or the Moto X is the same size I think.
Just upgraded to the HTC one max and it's pretty nice. There's not much development though. I'm getting the s5 for its waterproof feature and because it looks like the most balanced phone at the moment.
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slyjai said:
The m8 actually does have a micro SD card slot up to 128 gb.
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I must have missed that. Good to know. Thanks. :good:
i'll be comming off of the s3 had that phone for a while now, looking forward to the s5 upgrade tomorrow
Looking forward to seeing what you guys say about the phone in the next couple days to see if I wanna pull the trigger on this phone or wait.
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jmocherman said:
I'm coming from the S2. It has been a great phone, but 3 years is a long time and it's starting to show need of retirement. Can't wait to see this beast.
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coco1969 said:
I agree, running the S2 as well. Been great so far.
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The S2 has been a beast and really stood the test of time I think, but my charging port finally gave out on me 2 weeks ago so i've been forced to make a decision so im jumping ship in hopes that the S5 has the same great community the S2 has had. I just hope i dont end up regretting it, for example locked boot loader keeping us from asop and etc. or maybe i shouldve opted for the note3... hmm.. too late now!
I sure will miss this versatile little phone!
bhess said:
Coming from the s3 myself. I was hoping for more competition but I don't see anything else out there as good.
I don't like the sizes getting bigger and think the s3 size is right for me but there just isn't other choices in that range.
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The S3 and S4 are very similar in size and if I recall the S4 might be a bit smaller.
And the biggest thing that is putting me on the fence- Sprint Spark sucks if you depend on using data while on a call. This is kinda a huge deal to me and almost makes the S4 (Non-Triband) a better phone. But at the same time- S5 is kick ass other than that. It has the best battery life of any Android phone due to algorithms. But I may buy a S5 to get Framily plan- I know it sucks but it is something.

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