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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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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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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'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.
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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.
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I agree, running the S2 as well. Been great so far.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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Well guys, this may be it. I'm probably going to buy a G-Nex tonight, if not, sometime this week. I've had a great experience here. My first android phone was the DINC and it will be remembered....as my new MP3 player... Sad yet great day! Thanks to all the Devs! Hope to see some of you over at the G-Nex LTE forums!!!
Also, everyone else feel free to use this as a home for your goodbyes!
Same here! I loved my Inc, got it on launch day shipped.
Also same here - I'm thinking of passing it on to my son, who is too young for a phone but loves to game on it. Anyone know of a ROM that is specifically designed to turn it into a sort of aPod?
How would you be able to get one tonight? It releases tomorrow. I'm getting one too probably tomorrow.
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Same here! I loved my Inc, got it on launch day shipped.
Also same here - I'm thinking of passing it on to my son, who is too young for a phone but loves to game on it. Anyone know of a ROM that is specifically designed to turn it into a sort of aPod?
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There isn't a ROM for that, but there is a WiFi only script in the Dev. section, let me go find it for ya.
EDIT: here it is:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217038
jdukedrum said:
Same here! I loved my Inc, got it on launch day shipped.
Also same here - I'm thinking of passing it on to my son, who is too young for a phone but loves to game on it. Anyone know of a ROM that is specifically designed to turn it into a sort of aPod?
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Try miui then put this theme+ the incredikernal+ WiFi script smokey posted
Theme http://forums.miui.us/archive/index.php/t-301.html
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Excellent - thanks!
Goodbye DINC forums, I've been such a fan for so long. Thank you so much to all the Devs who made the DINC so awesome to have that I kept it way past my upgradability timeframe. I'm off to Galaxy Nexus land but I'll still be around since I now have 3 DINCs I have no idea what I'm going to do with.
I got it! Best phone ever.
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Picked up my Nexus last night too. Thanks for all the help, guys hope to see some of you over in the Galaxy Nexus forums.
Got one as well! Hopefully some of our great devs migrate over with us!
Ah DInc, you were a great phone, and because of that I've met a ton of great people in the community. My DInc will be my glorified MP3 player for my car.
I've learned a lot here, since it was my first Android device. I'll miss it here, but you can find me in the Galaxy Nexus / HTC Flyer / Xoom forums.
I'll stop back from time to time, see how things are going!
Mr Skyraider, Jermaine, McD, 'Stang, Newtoroot, and all the devs and others, thanks for doing what you do. See you on the Nexus forums or in future endeavors!
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Not good enough
I went into Verizon yesterday to look at the Galaxy Nexus and I just wasn't impressed enough to spend the money. Oh well, maybe the next big phone release will be too irresistible. The whole game playing with the release date changing so much just left a bad taste in my mouth too.
I too, am joining the Galaxy Nexus crowd! It's been a great year and half everyone, hope to see all of you around GN forums!
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I went into Verizon yesterday to look at the Galaxy Nexus and I just wasn't impressed enough to spend the money. Oh well, maybe the next big phone release will be too irresistible. The whole game playing with the release date changing so much just left a bad taste in my mouth too.
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Trust me. Nothing can beat this phone.
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Trust me. Nothing can beat this phone.
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Agreed. Love it.
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Goodbye Galaxy Nexus
Well,
After 26 days of owning not one, but 3 Galaxy Nexus phones, I have returned mine as the problems I had with the call quality/signal strength and the phone constantly muting itself during calls, have made me not want it anymore. Yes it was a beautiful device, had great speed, an awesome screen, and a lot of other things, but it didn't live up to what a phone is meant to be, a PHONE!. I know that there are software updates coming out to all of the folks with this phone and I hope that you get your issues resolved by it, but I simply couldn't justify keeping it for what I paid. So now back to an old phone for me until something works out!
Former Inc owner with a Nexus now. Unlocking and rooting the phone was easy. Haven't had a chance to flash anything on it yet but the roms look great. I dunno making the switch was easy for me.
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same for me,digging my rezound
I have a rezound, an OG Droid and just picked upa Dinc for the hellovit from a cousin...I cant tell you how impressed I am at the speed and feel of the dinc. I had a tbolt too for a while and the dinc feeps way faster and battery life is magnificent with an evo 2000mah battery in it. May activate the dinc one day just for $h1ts and giggles....
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How is the Rezound? I'm not up for an upgrade till April, but I'm between the Rezound and GNex... I'm leaning for for the gnex due to the problems they've had rooting the Rezound
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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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!"
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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!
I have had my fassy for close to 2 years and I've been loving all the attention every one has been giving it, thanks for keeping the scene alive, it's gonna be hard for me to retire it this holiday season but the SGS 3 has been calling my name.
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I have had my fassy for close to 2 years and I've been loving all the attention every one has been giving it, thanks for keeping the scene alive, it's gonna be hard for me to retire it this holiday season but the SGS 3 has been calling my name.
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Well miss you thanks for all the support you've Gaven the community maybe well meet up in the galaxy s3 threads seeya
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Get a note2!
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Get a note2!
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Is it any bigger than the sgs3? Kinda looking for a small powerful phone...
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Is it any bigger than the sgs3? Kinda looking for a small powerful phone...
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It's HUGE, I almost burst out laughing at someone I saw actually using it to make a phone call... but it's a killer phone especially if you want a tablet without actually owning a tablet
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Is it any bigger than the sgs3? Kinda looking for a small powerful phone...
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The gn2 is 1/2" taller and 1/4" wider than the gs3... The s3 is a great device you wont be disapointed, but man the note 2 is a beast!
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Get a note2!
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This! I'm getting a Verizon Note II and it'd be nice to see my fellow Fascinate owners (and devs! :fingers-crossed on the Note II forums. My Fascinate has served me well for the past 2 years and I'll still use it occasionally as an experimental ROM phone (because I'm not planning on delving into AOSP too much with the Note II since it has some killer S-Pen features), but the Galaxy Note II will become my main phone.
Sticking with Sprint.
Thinking of optimus g or evo lte.
Any input?
Btw, I don't want to wait for HTC one. Impatient I guess.
kz6fittycent said:
Sticking with Sprint.
Thinking of optimus g or evo lte.
Any input?
Btw, I don't want to wait for HTC one. Impatient I guess.
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Galaxy s3!!
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kz6fittycent said:
Sticking with Sprint.
Thinking of optimus g or evo lte.
Any input?
Btw, I don't want to wait for HTC one. Impatient I guess.
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Just fyi my best friend upgraded to the evo lte, the same time I got my nexus. We live in a area that has abundant lte. He has never once(with the exception of being at the sprint store) been able to connect to it. He can stand right next to me, me having full bars lte, and he is still on 3g. I've checked the settings in his phone. It's set to CDMA/ LTE but he hasn't been able to connect to it. Sprint gave him some BS about him being too far from the towers lol. Not saying you will have the same issue, just putting it out there.
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Swiperrat went EVO LTE and is hating that decision, if that tells you anything
Love my EVO LTE
The advice is free....the bandwidth, not so much
Note 2 or s3. Evolte and optimus g are both a hassle to do anything with rootwise. Hell the Optimus g just got jb ota yesterday, its been on ics since launch. The evolte has had a ton of ppl bail to the s3 and note 2 due to its abundant dropped calls and poorly handled lte handoff which leaves you with next to no lte even if you're hanging off the tower. Lg=bad track record of updates and support, no change on new devices, plus its locked up. HTC= waning support and getting more and more locked up. Plus do you really want to give your hard earned money to a company who threatens developers with lawsuits for hosting sense roms on their site? Hell if you really want htc or lg, do it right and buy an iphone. Both companies have turned into mini apple control freak Nazi's with their firmwares :thumbdown:
I like to break stuff!
Hold out for galaxy S IV release ! - What's a couple of months when you've waited almost 2 yrs )
Thanks ALL,
My brother has the EVOlte and has complained about the lte connections. He works across the street from me and there is a guy here at work with me that has an iPhone 5 with Sprint, gets LTE all the time but my brother has no such luck.
Ugh...
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Hold out for galaxy S IV release ! - What's a couple of months when you've waited almost 2 yrs )
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NO!!!!! I can't wait any longer. If I did wait, I might go for something like the HTC One but...dude, I really don't care too much. I know that having the latest and greatest is helpful in the long-run but consider how our current platform has held up.
I think the SIII is going to get some more attention from me.
Hmmm
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Swiperrat went EVO LTE and is hating that decision, if that tells you anything
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That says a lot to me....so uh...I haven't done any research for the SIII but does Swiper have an MIUI ROM for it? If so...I'm now sold! :laugh:
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That says a lot to me....so uh...I haven't done any research for the SIII but does Swiper have an MIUI ROM for it? If so...I'm now sold! :laugh:
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I do everything works and LTE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=208763
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Yo that's wiggity whacked!
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I do everything works and LTE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=208763
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORD! It's on now! Okay, well I will see in that forum in a couple days.
Thanks. :cyclops:
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORD! It's on now! Okay, well I will see in that forum in a couple days.
Thanks. :cyclops:
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Have you tried the newest MIUI I just posted for the Evo? It's pretty sweet
Plus there will be a new jelly bean miui late tomorrow or the next to check out. It is a little laggy but not as bad as some of the other jb roms I have tried plus so far I have not had any of the camera issues like I have had with other jb roms. The camcorder sucks but I am still looking into a possible fix for that also. This has to be the best jb Miui to ever grace our elderly evo's.
There's an app called VideoCam Illusion that has worked well in the past on ICS/JB ROMs
Actually no...but this phone is adios in about an hour from now...
Is there any other phone with separate hdmi and power ?
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Is there any other phone with separate hdmi and power ?
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Not anymore they use mhl now which adds the dual ports to an extension it cuts down on costs and parts to break in the phone. Plus MHL uses standard hdmi cables instead of a special micro hdmi > hdmi.
I like to break stuff!
Yes many cables to do the job of one. Mhl to phone, usb from msl to power, hdmi from mhl to tv.
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Mines next month but gonna hold out until more info is released on that Moto X phone. Supposed to be the next Nexus branded end all be all from current speculation.
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Moved to general
Follow Me @Bash_array
Does this really warrant a brand new thread in the development section?
And in other news, tensions remain high in the vzw gs5 forums as members continue to search for root. It is not a pretty sight out here. Back to you in the studio.
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And in other news, tensions remain high in the vzw gs5 forums as members continue to search for root. It is not a pretty sight out here. Back to you in the studio.
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Not to be Debbie downer.... But the days of Samsung products being easy to develope on... Are over... Look at the S4 and Note 3 threads... D.E.A.D. I personally love Sammy products.. owned a S3 and a note 3... Bought both cash.. spoiled with a S3 unlocked boot loader.. which chances are Will NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN ? then my locked down tighter than a rat's a$$ note 3! loved the phone.. but the lack of development made me so bored with it.. HTC m8 has all the goodies.. could not be any happier.. COMPLETELY UNLOCKED all the way... If you guys are hoping to have a great phone.. with lots of development.. and are still under your 14 days.. I HIGHLY suggest taking that s5 back and getting the M8. You went regret it... If you don't care about development... ( lol then you probably would not even be reading this ) lol.. then I'm sure the S5 is the perfect phone for you... All I know is I paid top dollar cash for a brand new note 3.. and was completely bored after 2 months... That thing is so locked down and always will be.. ( along with all Sammy products) I took a huge loss and sold it..and now totally happy with the M8... Lots of developers are giving up cause of Verizon and Samsung are just making it so hard to work on.. it sucks... But the truth.. I'm a m8 owner but love Sammy products.. why I'm here was just hoping for some miracle that may have happened with this phone.. but it's a needle in a hay stack... But love this M8.. can't be any happier with this phone.. just sharing the love.. hope people don't lose money on a phone that will bum then out on a phone that won't get much development.. Root alone is going to be a task.. specially with Knox involved now.... Good luck guys!
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Not to be Debbie downer.... But the days of Samsung products being easy to develope on... Are over... Look at the S4 and Note 3 threads... D.E.A.D. I personally love Sammy products.. owned a S3 and a note 3... Bought both cash.. spoiled with a S3 unlocked boot loader.. which chances are Will NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN ? then my locked down tighter than a rat's a$$.. loved the phone.. but the lack of development made me so bored with it.. HTC m8 has all the goodies.. could not be any happier.. COMPLETELY UNLOCKED all the way... If you guys are hoping to have a great phone.. with lots of development.. and are still under your 14 days.. I HIGHLY suggest taking that s5 back and getting the M8. You went regret it... If you don't care about development... ( lol then you probably would not even be reading this ) lol.. then I'm sure the S5 is the perfect phone for you... All I know is I paid top dollar cash for a brand new note 3.. and was completely bored after 2 months... That thing is so locked down and always will be.. ( along with all Sammy products) I took a huge loss and sold it..and now totally happy with the M8... Lots of developers are giving up cause of Verizon and Samsung are just making it so hard to work on.. it sucks... But the truth.. I'm a m8 owner but love Sammy products.. why I'm here was just hoping for some miracle that may have happened with this phone.. but it's a needle in a hay stack... But love this M8.. can't be any happier with this phone.. just sharing the love.. hope people don't lose money on a phone that will bum then out on a phone that won't get much development.. Root alone is going to be a task.. specially with Knox involved now.... Good luck guys!
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I would've got the M8 if it didn't have such a ****ty camera and that useless bottom bezel.
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Yeah.. I think I would of liked the buttons to be like S3 s4 and S5... I hate losing screen real estate cause of the buttons but the stereo speakers do sound great though... I dint see much difference If any in screens.. and as far as the camera goes... Seems to shoot sold pictures for my needs... I Am a little bummed about the No 4k video recording for sure though...
Syn Ack said:
I would've got the M8 if it didn't have such a ****ty camera and that useless bottom bezel.
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Bezel is eh but the crappy camera and internal battery kill it for me
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Syn Ack said:
I would've got the M8 if it didn't have such a ****ty camera and that useless bottom bezel.
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I hear the camera is garbage I was going to get it over the s5 but I think I'll hold out for about 3months and see how the s5 has developed or by than hopefully we get something going for the note3 bootloader but that's me taking it with a grain of salt :/
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blulite said:
What happened to the thread with the .tar to odin back to stock. Wasn't it posted here, now whole thread is gone?
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Moved to general? Please put it back here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714516
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Stock firmware is not development, neither is your post here. Please keep non-development work out of the development forums.
Moving this one to general as well.