I wasnt able to wait for Z4 to be announced - my contract expired last month
My HTC M7 was dying on me - battery was draining so fast
Wasnt pleased with the HTC and Sammy announcements so I went and grabbed the Z3
I thought I will be disappointed as this is an "older" phone but I am quite pleased!
Hope I made the right choice, will scour this forum for more tips and tricks on using my new Z3
I am missing my HTC blinkfeed, flipboard does not cut it for me - any other suggestions?
I heard there was a Sense 6 being developed for Z3, but I didnt want to root this early - phone is just 2 days old hehe
I'm actually in the same boat. I'm coming from the Nexus 5 and looked hard at it. Camera upgrade, waterproof and battery life are the clincher. I just need to determine if every model can be rooted and unlocked.
xxpmrong said:
I am missing my HTC blinkfeed, flipboard does not cut it for me - any other suggestions?
I heard there was a Sense 6 being developed for Z3, but I didnt want to root this early - phone is just 2 days old hehe
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Try giving feedly a go. I use that instead of Flipboard
Buy a case. I usually go caseless but I dropped the phone quite a bit (just getting used to new size, glass front back, etc) and cracked the screen in the first week. Now I have it back from repairs and I have a tempered glass screen protector and a clear thin case. Phone is protected and it still looks fantastic.
I think you made the right choice - this is a great phone! Really hope Sony keeps making new Xperia's and markets them a bit better.
xxpmrong said:
I wasnt able to wait for Z4 to be announced - my contract expired last month
My HTC M7 was dying on me - battery was draining so fast
Wasnt pleased with the HTC and Sammy announcements so I went and grabbed the Z3
I thought I will be disappointed as this is an "older" phone but I am quite pleased!
Hope I made the right choice, will scour this forum for more tips and tricks on using my new Z3
I am missing my HTC blinkfeed, flipboard does not cut it for me - any other suggestions?
I heard there was a Sense 6 being developed for Z3, but I didnt want to root this early - phone is just 2 days old hehe
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Thanks!
Sorry to hear about your cracked screen? Do you have to pay for repairs?
In this side of the world, a cracked screen will cost you more than 200 USD even when the phone is under warranty.
I ordered the Devilcase and front and back glass SP to protect my Z3
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Try giving feedly a go. I use that instead of Flipboard
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I use the Google newstand for now. Works quite well for me as it has a widget.
I came from HTC m8, and I also missed blinkfeed, but if you look in the general android hacking / theme and apps, you'll find blinkfeed has been ported, and also HTC ime, I'm using on z3 and wife using it on z2.... So have best of both worlds in my opinion
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Says for lollipop but works on 4.4.4..
Copy apks to priv-app folder and set right permissions and reboot and you'll have blinkfeed to choose when choosing home
xxpmrong said:
I am missing my HTC blinkfeed, flipboard does not cut it for me - any other suggestions?
I heard there was a Sense 6 being developed for Z3, but I didnt want to root this early - phone is just 2 days old hehe
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You'd be surprised but Socialife is quite nice ATM.
For all the rss/news apps I tried is the most beautiful one and actually the easiest to setup.
I've used BeyondPod as well but they've destroyed it's UI.
So exactly how much are you enjoying the battery life?
Dwayne01 said:
Try giving feedly a go. I use that instead of Flipboard
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leegreggs said:
I came from HTC m8, and I also missed blinkfeed, but if you look in the general android hacking / theme and apps, you'll find blinkfeed has been ported, and also HTC ime, I'm using on z3 and wife using it on z2.... So have best of both worlds in my opinion
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735764
Says for lollipop but works on 4.4.4..
Copy apks to priv-app folder and set right permissions and reboot and you'll have blinkfeed to choose when choosing home
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Thanks! let me try this out!
doministry said:
You'd be surprised but Socialife is quite nice ATM.
For all the rss/news apps I tried is the most beautiful one and actually the easiest to setup.
I've used BeyondPod as well but they've destroyed it's UI.
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lol I have actually just uninstalled Social life - this is an app added by Sony by default right?
I tried it for a few minutes and didnt work for me
doministry said:
You'd be surprised but Socialife is quite nice ATM.
For all the rss/news apps I tried is the most beautiful one and actually the easiest to setup.
I've used BeyondPod as well but they've destroyed it's UI.
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se1000 said:
So exactly how much are you enjoying the battery life?
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Yep! Battery life is awesome! My HTC M7 would die in half a day with 4G on and a couple of videos on the train.
With M7, when I go cycling I would have to bring a power bank.
Z3's battery is not even halfway through when I get back from the office!
I haven't been using the office charger since I got the Z3.
There is still a lot more battery left before I go to bed but I charge it anyway so I get 100% the following day.
i'm in the same boat here, i have been using Samsung for quite some time and i decided to get the Z3 (t-mo) cuz sammy is starting to bore me. i have this phone for about a week and i love it.
Me also, I just swapped my galaxy s5 for a z3 yesterday and very happy with it as of now
xxpmrong said:
lol I have actually just uninstalled Social life - this is an app added by Sony by default right?
I tried it for a few minutes and didnt work for me
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It used to be annoying in the past.
I didn't use it before.
But the latest iteration once you log in is a pleasure to use!
Beautiful and it's catching news in a good way actually.
With a browser to watch the whole news.
Really good stuff.
xxpmrong said:
I wasnt able to wait for Z4 to be announced - my contract expired last month
My HTC M7 was dying on me - battery was draining so fast
Wasnt pleased with the HTC and Sammy announcements so I went and grabbed the Z3
I thought I will be disappointed as this is an "older" phone but I am quite pleased!
Hope I made the right choice, will scour this forum for more tips and tricks on using my new Z3
I am missing my HTC blinkfeed, flipboard does not cut it for me - any other suggestions?
I heard there was a Sense 6 being developed for Z3, but I didnt want to root this early - phone is just 2 days old hehe
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Hey buddy, I also have an m7 and have been eyeing the z3. How is the performance under heavy usage compared to the m7? Does it lag or heat up?
Liviubelu said:
Hey buddy, I also have an m7 and have been eyeing the z3. How is the performance under heavy usage compared to the m7? Does it lag or heat up?
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Hi, yep it does heat up especially when playing games
The heat is concentrated on the top side of the phone while on the m7 I can feel the heat on the whole back side - might be due to its all AL design.
xxpmrong said:
Hi, yep it does heat up especially when playing games
The heat is concentrated on the top side of the phone while on the m7 I can feel the heat on the whole back side - might be due to its all AL design.
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Correct, the metal basically acts as a huge heat sink. Which is good for the device, as it gets the heat away from the components and into your hand/air. Where-as glass conducts heat pretty poorly. So you only feel it where it's hot right under neath.
I doubt it makes a very big difference in terms of performance, or longevity. Although it's definitely a different feel in the hand.
Also, accidentaly leaving my old M8 in the sun a few times ended up with a prettyyyy expensive game of hot potato
Well, same thing here! I came from the Galaxy S4, and honestly the M9 was a little disapponting, the S6 is very expensive ( i'm from México), so, the Z4 seems to be very far away, i grabbed the Z3 a week ago and i'm lovin' it !!! :laugh:
someone told me I`m st*pid for buying this phone now that it is "old", but I`m here too
going to get my Xperia Z3 in a few days!
bye bye Xperia Z, welcome Xperia Z3
Me too
I'm about to jump on the Z3 wagon too coming from a GS2 that ive had 4 yrs. Love the look of the GS6 edge but the price is a piss take and worse SamsungIphone getting rid of the the changeable batt, yet even WORSE for me the memory card, not being able to use a card killed samsung for me who i now see the same as iphone. M9's camera in low light and the messed up 810 chip put me off that 1.
I did order a Z3 couple weeks ago but they messed up which would have left me without a phone for x days so i kept my current contract for another month. i should be a Z3'er in couple weeks.
From the research i've done i know i'm gonna love the Z3, seems like a Gr8 fone :good: already brought a case, magnetic dock an a duelshock 4 for it :angel:
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I've wanted this phone for a while, my X10 finally crapped out on me a couple of days ago. So I made a deal with my career and got the S2.
And all I have to say is WoW. I've only been playing with the phone for about an hour and I can see why this thing is so popular. The speed, the functionality, Samsung has done a great job. Just little things like the Task Manager or the File Manager. Or even the nice graphics when you go to cut-n-paste.
Sony is really behind, even their new S and Ion I think will be behind.
Jamolah said:
I've wanted this phone for a while, my X10 finally crapped out on me a couple of days ago. So I made a deal with my career and got the S2.
And all I have to say is WoW. I've only been playing with the phone for about an hour and I can see why this thing is so popular. The speed, the functionality, Samsung has done a great job. Just little things like the Task Manager or the File Manager. Or even the nice graphics when you go to cut-n-paste.
Sony is really behind, even their new S and Ion I think will be behind.
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We know
the real wow! effect do you get if you get rid of the samsung rom and place cyanogen, miui or other on it.
But you should wait for the ics builds, they'll come in a few days
Jamolah said:
Sony is really behind, even their new S and Ion I think will be behind.
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Perhaps Sony is behind in phone manufacturing, but Samsung is behind in camera optics manufacturing
Welcome to the s2 club
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Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast said:
Perhaps Sony is behind in phone manufacturing, but Samsung is behind in camera optics manufacturing
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Actually, the camera is pretty good on this phone (SGS2). I'd say on-par with the Camera in my X10.
I've got SGS2 & RAZR at the moment, my only complaint with SGS2 is that its look is somewhat ugly and has no notification LED, everything else is better than RAZR.
Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast said:
Perhaps Sony is behind in phone manufacturing, but Samsung is behind in camera optics manufacturing
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Compare to other phones, SGS2 camera is far better.
Jamolah said:
I've wanted this phone for a while, my X10 finally crapped out on me a couple of days ago. So I made a deal with my career and got the S2.
And all I have to say is WoW. I've only been playing with the phone for about an hour and I can see why this thing is so popular. The speed, the functionality, Samsung has done a great job. Just little things like the Task Manager or the File Manager. Or even the nice graphics when you go to cut-n-paste.
Sony is really behind, even their new S and Ion I think will be behind.
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Wait till you root and jump ship to CM9 AOSP>>TouchWiz.
try cyanogen mod9 and you ll know why we really love it
Fulvian said:
I've got SGS2 & RAZR at the moment, my only complaint with SGS2 is that its look is somewhat ugly and has no notification LED, everything else is better than RAZR.
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Use BLN for notifications.
I don't understand at all why they don't put LEDs on SS phones. My Captivate didnt' either.
Only 3 small gripes about the phone: no dedicated camera button, no widget for the music player and as mentioned no LED notification. But these are minor compared to all the benefits
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For music I use PowerAmp, it's amazing. I just love that spring came, so I'll test camera with nature these weeks
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Jamolah said:
Only 2 small gripes about the phone: no dedicated camera button, no widget for the music player and as mentioned no LED notification. But these are minor compared to all the benefits
Sent from my SGH-I727R using XDA
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Yes, but it's all things that were somewhat fixed with tweaks. I was on the X10 boat back in the day... I jumped ship REALLY quickly (Right after the eclair upgrade) because I couldn't stand how restrictive the security was (Locked bootloader and such). I'm glad I did. I jumped ship on two of the greatest android phones in history right after: The HD2 and now the SGS2.
Cyanogen Mod
I've just got the SGS2 and it is just incredible.
I'd love to try Cyanogen Mod, when will version 9 be released and can anyone point me in the right direction to a link of a comprehensive tutorial on how to do a first time install. My phone is un-rooted and has stock firmware.
santhoshar said:
Compare to other phones, SGS2 camera is far better.
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You made me laugh. The camera sensor in Samsung galaxy S2 is the one made by Sony. Hence great pictures.
Ps.. Sony is pretty much ahead in making Sexy phones with the touch of innovation but on the other hand Sammy is good at giving births to beasts in terms of hardware
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Nice to read this mate. I hope you enjoy it
When I jumped from the HTC Desire to the Galaxy S II almost a year ago, I got a big Wow effect as well. I remember I was amazed by how thin it was, how beautiful the colours on the screen were and how fast it was. Good times
I would never buy an LG or Sony Android phone. They may have good design, but most of them have got crappy software (crappy custom interfaces, that lag and aren't awesome). Besides Samsung, I also like HTC. If somebody asks me what phone to buy, I would say wait and choose between the Galaxy S III and HTC One X :x
Anyway, Galaxy S II is a total winner
Edit: oh, for music Poweramp +1
X-Plosiv said:
For music I use PowerAmp, it's amazing. I just love that spring came, so I'll test camera with nature these weeks
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Yah I was using PowerAmp on my X10 good product. I generally like to keep stock apps, so I don't bog down the phone with stuff that doesn't work with each other. I guess in this case I'll have to use a 3rd party music player.
XDA mark said:
Nice to read this mate. I hope you enjoy it
When I jumped from the HTC Desire to the Galaxy S II almost a year ago, I got a big Wow effect as well. I remember I was amazed by how thin it was, how beautiful the colours on the screen were and how fast it was. Good times
I would never buy an LG or Sony Android phone. They may have good design, but most of them have got crappy software (crappy custom interfaces, that lag and aren't awesome). Besides Samsung, I also like HTC. If somebody asks me what phone to buy, I would say wait and choose between the Galaxy S III and HTC One X :x
Anyway, Galaxy S II is a total winner
Edit: oh, for music Poweramp +1
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Yah this phone is amazing. The speed and screen is just amazing.
Yah all the crap that sony puts on their phones is just a waste. Like that dumb TimeScape. Who uses that, total waste.
I don't know why people keep complaining about the SGS2's plastic feel. I think it feels fine and very sturdy.
CM9
If you want an even better experience, try CM9. No other mobile OS comes even close to stock Ice Cream Sandwich.
I can proudly show off the phone to other people now, its that good. Not that I like to show off but if I have to I won't mind.
I've been using Amazon MP3 for music and its quite a good player, its free has a reasonable widget and has lock screen controls. Plus I can buy music through it.
My X10, Crapped out on me a few days ago. I've wanted the galaxy S2 for a long time, so I made a deal with my career. and I couldn't be happier.
The speed and screen resolution on this thing is amazing on this phone.
Even the little things that Samsung thought about: Task manager, file manager, the fact that you can add a pattern lock and don't have to slide to unlock, the music controls in the notifications, the voice call controls in the notifications, the timer/stopwatch included in the clock, the neat graphics when you cut-n-paste is cool and even the magnifier when selecting text. This really shows Samsung's attention to detail. Now I see why this phone is so popular.
And thank god no more timescape bloat ware.
Sorry but Sony has a lot to catch-up to. I don't think even their Sony S will be on par with the S2
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Sorry to say this bud, I still love my x10.. No matter which phone I m going to buy next I would always love my x10 cos I have learned so much stuff from my x10.
U comparing S2 to our old x10 tells me that x10 is and will be a great phone that you even thought abt comparing our x10 with ur awesome s2. lol
Think again bud with this old so called crap phone cab still run Xperia S widgets and still feels good.
Sorry to disappoint you peace.
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stanzzzzz said:
Sorry to say this bud, I still love my x10.. No matter which phone I m going to buy next I would always love my x10 cos I have learned so much stuff from my x10.
U comparing S2 to our old x10 tells me that x10 is and will be a great phone that you even thought abt comparing our x10 with ur awesome s2. lol
Think again bud with this old so called crap phone cab still run Xperia S widgets and still feels good.
Sorry to disappoint you peace.
Sent from my X10S using XDA
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I can run quake 3 at 80FPS on my x10 mini pro... your point is?
There is no comparison between the X10 and the S2(it's a beast). But the X10 was my last Android phone....
Guys have either of you tried or played with a Galaxy S2? If not you have to try it just the speed and fludeness of the thing is impressive.
Jamolah said:
Even the little things that Samsung thought about: Task manager, file manager, the fact that you can add a pattern lock and don't have to slide to unlock, the music controls in the notifications, the voice call controls in the notifications, the timer/stopwatch included in the clock, the neat graphics when you cut-n-paste is cool and even the magnifier when selecting text. This really shows Samsung's attention to detail. Now I see why this phone is so popular.
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And I'm not just referring to the hardware, it's also all the things I listed above, that Samsung has thought about that Sony for some reason didn't.
well,
Samsung will be ahead everytime of sony giving great specs and hardware with lots of features.
Sony will always try to give you the feel of a phone with its innovative designs and features.
I mean my x10 has survived so much in rain, it falls off frequently(very hard) and still not a scratch on its screen. I can bet S2 cant survive those falls.
I know some users like phones slim and light but I personally like them strong,sturdy and good design(which Sony/SE offers).
For me surely whenever my next phone will be it will be sony
Sony puts out amazing phones, but they are always behind when it comes to the latest version of android. I cant lie though Sony phones are original and sexy.
mirajp1 said:
well,
Samsung will be ahead everytime of sony giving great specs and hardware with lots of features.
Sony will always try to give you the feel of a phone with its innovative designs and features.
I mean my x10 has survived so much in rain, it falls off frequently(very hard) and still not a scratch on its screen. I can bet S2 cant survive those falls.
I know some users like phones slim and light but I personally like them strong,sturdy and good design(which Sony/SE offers).
For me surely whenever my next phone will be it will be sony
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Bought x10,on the floor in 5 days,screen broken
SGS2 slipped two times and no damage
My brother's same phone fell while driving,no starches
lol might be something wrong with your x10 because my X10 has seen really worse.
Once it fell in rain on road while driving.
battery was out.Picked up the parts,put the battery back after drying and it worked as if nothing happened before
mirajp1 said:
lol might be something wrong with your x10 because my X10 has seen really worse.
Once it fell in rain on road while driving.
battery was out.Picked up the parts,put the battery back after drying and it worked as if nothing happened before
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Just one tip for u
Whenever water goes into phone take battery out ASAP
Its the battery which does damage to hardware
keep it in rice bag for 2 days and then turn phone on and hope much isn't damaged
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557909
sahibunlimited said:
Just one tip for u
Whenever water goes into phone take battery out ASAP
Its the battery which does damage to hardware
keep it in rice bag for 2 days and then turn phone on and hope much isn't damaged
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557909
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yeah I know that.
my friend just ruined his iphone which got into washing machine by turning it on lol
and I wonder how can u compare s2 with x10(talking about the link you posted.Enjoying the replies lol )
mirajp1 said:
yeah I know that.
my friend just ruined his iphone which got into washing machine by turning it on lol
and I wonder how can u compare s2 with x10(talking about the link you posted.Enjoying the replies lol )
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lol yes,thats why i posted the link
sahibunlimited said:
lol yes,thats why i posted the link
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Thanks for a little fun lol
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See my nationality first, buddy!!
Samsung Galaxy S2 is good but screen's durability is the problem as a lot of users started reporting in Korea....
I really don't like Samsung's plastic body even light because of that and, design (Samsung has no design at all) compare to Sony and HTC.
If new ?
Product made in China also good.... Samsung is in alert because of China, not because of HTC or Sony...
Really want to know for hardware built quality ? Should see after 1~2 years like cars...
Design...
Well, Samsung has no design at all compare to Sony and HTC....
For me, HTC is the best, very solid, friendly to developers + well developed fast Sense UI (TW is sucks!)..
I bricked 8 phones until now during heavily flashing custom roms, 7 units were Samsung....
Even one day, flashing several different roms to test for each unit but only Samsung's phone cannot stand this stress until cannot power on !!as my continue re-booting test So now, I am scare to flash several roms per day to test and comparison for Samsung devices.
Even stock rom,
Lots of users claim for screen.... mostly some part of touch screen's sensor stops working..
No matter what, design of Apple, no one can beat.... integration and stability of iOS software, no need to mention...
In Android ? We have Sony who not only focus of hardware quality but for unique UI (Timescape), too.
Nowadays... handphone is almost same price with Notebook (for me, still cannot accept, that's why I never bought new one in my life, if need to buy Samsung 2ndhand, alway buy units which still under warantee remained...) so I need something more than only PERFORMANCE, like HTC and Sony...
Well, my personal opinion for FUN only ~~
androidunia said:
See my ............. FUN only ~~
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wow man u have huge mobile collection
What do u do with them?
lucky you!
mirajp1 said:
well,
Samsung will be ahead everytime of sony giving great specs and hardware with lots of features.
Sony will always try to give you the feel of a phone with its innovative designs and features.
I mean my x10 has survived so much in rain, it falls off frequently(very hard) and still not a scratch on its screen. I can bet S2 cant survive those falls.
I know some users like phones slim and light but I personally like them strong,sturdy and good design(which Sony/SE offers).
For me surely whenever my next phone will be it will be sony
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have you seen this video, the S2 seems very sturdy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKJp9EMRjXY
But I do have to admit my X10 fell a lot of times and no damage to the screen(that was impressive)
androidunia said:
See my nationality first, buddy!!
Samsung Galaxy S2 is good but screen's durability is the problem as a lot of users started reporting in Korea....
I really don't like Samsung's plastic body even light because of that and, design (Samsung has no design at all) compare to Sony and HTC.
If new ?
Product made in China also good.... Samsung is in alert because of China, not because of HTC or Sony...
Really want to know for hardware built quality ? Should see after 1~2 years like cars...
Design...
Well, Samsung has no design at all compare to Sony and HTC....
For me, HTC is the best, very solid, friendly to developers + well developed fast Sense UI (TW is sucks!)..
I bricked 8 phones until now during heavily flashing custom roms, 7 units were Samsung....
Even one day, flashing several different roms to test for each unit but only Samsung's phone cannot stand this stress until cannot power on !!as my continue re-booting test So now, I am scare to flash several roms per day to test and comparison for Samsung devices.
Even stock rom,
Lots of users claim for screen.... mostly some part of touch screen's sensor stops working..
No matter what, design of Apple, no one can beat.... integration and stability of iOS software, no need to mention...
In Android ? We have Sony who not only focus of hardware quality but for unique UI (Timescape), too.
Nowadays... handphone is almost same price with Notebook (for me, still cannot accept, that's why I never bought new one in my life, if need to buy Samsung 2ndhand, alway buy units which still under warantee remained...) so I need something more than only PERFORMANCE, like HTC and Sony...
Well, my personal opinion for FUN only ~~
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Who uses TimeScape?! It's just bloatware.
And I'm not talking about putting different ROMS. I'm purely speaking from a stock point of view. Samsung has done a better job thinking about all the little things vs Sony.
My X10 flew out of a moving var and lived to tell the tale. Don't ask me how it's embarrassing... Lmao
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egyptshun said:
My X10 flew out of a moving var and lived to tell the tale. Don't ask me how it's embarrassing... Lmao
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How?
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Alright Samsung and htc got sony on hardware and updates but please remember that sony got innovation and cool stuff just seeing what the xperia sola with floating touch is pretty awesome
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kreuk said:
Alright Samsung and htc got sony on hardware and updates but please remember that sony got innovation and cool stuff just seeing what the xperia sola with floating touch is pretty awesome
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Sola is pointless.
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Jamolah said:
Who uses TimeScape?! It's just bloatware.
And I'm not talking about putting different ROMS. I'm purely speaking from a stock point of view. Samsung has done a better job thinking about all the little things vs Sony.
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Many people uses it mate, jusy some don't like, but it makes the difference. Samsung UI sucks, extremely ugly to almost users, of course I don't think you hate it lol
...because I just bought a white Xperia arc S on eBay as I miss my old one so much.
The question is whether I'll keep my new Nexus 4 or not as if I'm completely honest I'm not that happy with it. The camera is rubbish, I have serious WiFi issues ... but my biggest concern is the glass back - I dropped my old arc S about half a dozen times and it suffered no damage whatsoever but if I drop my N4 it's going to smash. Yes, I could get a case for it but it's already huge - too big really. I bought the official bumper but my headphones won't fit when it's on and it makes it almost impossible to use one-handed.
I must be mad right? But I think this rush to larger screens on high-end phones is a mistake. Nearly all the rumoured high-end 2013 Android devices are going to have a 5" 1080p screen which is just too big. I was tempted to try the Acer S500 but Acer have a terrible reputation for crappy hardware and poor support. I saw a mint condition arc S on eBay last night and just couldn't resist it.
Maybe I'll keep both and use the arc S for messing with ROMs, etc.
And do know something else that bugs me - people in this arc forum are generally helpful and polite, treating "noobs" with respect. Over in the N4 forum it is completely different - God help you if you ask something they deem a "stupid" question as they'll rip you to pieces. Very sad.
Despite Sony not coming through with JB, despite housing cracks, despite poor ICS performance, low memory, low storage space, I still think the arc S is a GREAT phone. The design is second-to-none, you can swap the battery, you can use an SD card, you can listen to FM radio, the screen is excellent and the camera compared to the N4 is in a different league. Plus I got myself a Nexus 7 back in the summer so my smartphone needs have changed somewhat - gaming for example is something I only do on the N7 now.
So there you have it. The grass isn't always greener on the other side!
Honesty can't get any better than this.
I'm feeling the same way about my arc S, believe me. I have a feeling that I will use it as long as possible, and even after I get another phone, I doubt, very much, that I will ever sell this one.
This beauty is not yet matched, and I doubt it will be matched any time soon.
You know, I have this friend of mine, not very tech educated, but he likes to spend money on new tech gadgets, because he can.
Up untill few days ago, he was having HTC Evo 3D, and he always played with my phone, telling that it's the most beautiful phone he ever saw. Now he bought iPhone 4S to "test it a little bit", and he still plays with my phone every time we go out on coffee. He is looking arc S from every angle like for dozens of times, and keeps repeating that it's the most beautiful phone ever designed.
He never opted to buy it because then it wouldn't be "status symbol" he is carying around, but it's enough for me to see with what desire he is looking at my phone.
And he is not the only one. My other friends, using other phones/brands, share the same opinion about arc S.
It is repeated for thousands of times already, that build quality could be better (and it could, indeed), but design is yet to be matched. And judging by actual trends in smartphone designs (Sony included), like creating lifeless boring plates, I doub't that any time soon we will see an original and sexy design like with Xperia arc/S.
And, congratulations on your new white arc S. :good:
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Honesty can't get any better than this.
And, congratulations on your new white arc S. :good:
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Thanks.
And if I had of posted something like this on the N4 forum it would already be full of insulting replies.
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...because I just bought a white Xperia arc S on eBay as I miss my old one so much.
Despite Sony not coming through with JB, despite housing cracks, despite poor ICS performance, low memory, low storage space, I still think the arc S is a GREAT phone. The design is second-to-none, you can swap the battery, you can use an SD card, you can listen to FM radio, the screen is excellent and the camera compared to the N4 is in a different league. Plus I got myself a Nexus 7 back in the summer so my smartphone needs have changed somewhat - gaming for example is something I only do on the N7 now for example.
So there you have it. The grass isn't always greener on the other side!
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I still have my original arc, which is getting on for two years old now (housing replaced under warranty) and as like yourself was going to upgrade to the N4, but reading this had made me think twice about it. I also bought a nexus 7 back in July which covers most of my needs gaming, movies, skygo etc.
Cheers for posting your thoughts, it sounds like we have similar tastes in gadgets, so i think for now my arc shall suffice. Maybe a reduction in my line rental is the way to go.
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But I think this rush to larger screens on high-end phones is a mistake.
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+1 I just don't get it, bigger Phones are a step backwards imo and everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon. I sold my Arc to buy a Ray because it does everything I required from my Arc but I just craved the compactness as the even the Arc was just a little too big in the pocket and it's like going from my old Nokia 3210 to an 8210. My actual upgrade isn't due until April but with Sony's current line up of Phones I'm struggling to decide what I might upgrade to as they're all just too big or too ugly for my liking.
Something between the Ray and the Arc (the two most beautiful devices I have ever owned) with the same kind of sleek design as both would be right up my street. The novelty factor of just how beautiful the Ray is hasn't worn off as I still do what mr tortures friend does and pick it up just to admire it lol.
From usability point, when holding with one hand and using it, going above 4.2 inch is nonsense.
I loaded mine with almost 2GB (a2sd on stock kernel with disabled zram) and still happily running.
Kind Regards, vr.
PS: Since this is your second come back, you have to stay at least entire next year?!
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PS: Since this is your second come back, you have to stay at least entire next year?!
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Yes! I promise. I'm actually going to try stock (rooted though) GB for a bit.
For those that don't know I used an Xperia S for a while earlier this year (wife kindly swapped for my arc S) and I bid this forum goodbye. And I hated it. My wife has it back now. The camera is good but those horrible soft buttons... what were Sony thinking? lol.
I have to say it again - the community around here is superb.
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+1 I just don't get it, bigger Phones are a step backwards imo and everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon. I sold my Arc to buy a Ray because it does everything I required from my Arc but I just craved the compactness as the even the Arc was just a little too big in the pocket and it's like going from my old Nokia 3210 to an 8210. My actual upgrade isn't due until April but with Sony's current line up of Phones I'm struggling to decide what I might upgrade to as they're all just too big or too ugly for my liking.
Something between the Ray and the Arc (the two most beautiful devices I have ever owned) with the same kind of sleek design as both would be right up my street. The novelty factor of just how beautiful the Ray is hasn't worn off as I still do what mr tortures friend does and pick it up just to admire it lol.
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Sony Xperia V perhaps?
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-v/
The V isn't available in the UK
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Same here, i switch to a xperia ion recently but still find myself preferring my good old arc s. Hope the upcoming update can finally fix the bad lag on arc s wif ICS
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Man Im loving my N4 but I still miss my gorgeous white arc s, I gave it to my gf so I can use it whenever I want, but the N4 rocks
I also think that the arc s is a great phone but the n4 is better no matter how much we love the arc s, I wish sony make the arc again with 4 cores and the exactly same desing maybe name it xperia arc X... It will be great
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I too was thinking on getting N4 but for what? Do I really need a faster phone? (I'm on KXP JB and it flies) I don't even use it on full capacity so why getting a new phone? I love my Arc S and I'll keep it for at least another year!
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It arrived this morning and as promised by the seller it is in MINT condition. Not a single blemish or scratch and the white case ... omg ... it is so much nicer than the midnight blue one I had before.
So happy.
Next step is to sell my N4 before I tell my wife. I hate selling on eBay so I need to check the XDA rules on selling I guess. I don't want to make any money so perhaps I should just post something over in the N4 forum and ask people to PM me? Does anyone have any experience with this sort of thing?
I think new XDA rules is not allowed to sell buddy they removed marketplace section aswell. But maybe if you do it privately with someone on here who has good reputation with many thanks itll be safe. Make sure you do PM
Anyone tried new 4.2.1 ROM feels so smooth. Not sure which is better that or beautiful ICS
Last week I went to a mobile store to sell my Arc S...But when he was ready to take it I just backed off..I couldnt sell it at all! It was really emotional situation. Hence I have decided to never my Arc S..Its the best phone ever...its like a girlfriend man...smart..sexy..kinda slow(lazy)..delicate..
Same here. Bought myself an HTC one x seeing as I've had this phone since last May, but I don't want to stop using my arc. It's pretty gubbed and has no sound and weak WiFi due to a couple of facia replacements going wrong, but I just can't put it in the drawer. My Mrs said I should recycle it but that would be sacrilege(in my eyes anyway), so now I'm tinkering with 2 phones. Possibly grounds for divorce...
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It's pretty gubbed...
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Gubbed? Brilliant. I have a few mates up in your neck of the woods (Cumbernauld) but have never heard that one before!
I had an iPhone 3G up until 11 months ago, decided I needed a new phone, I tend to keep phones for 3 years, so coming up to a year now, the only thing that annoys me is phones have changed quite a bit in specifications, And its easy to trick myself into needing a new phone. But I love my white Arc S, and it's capable of all day to day needs, I don't play many games because they do my head in with the touch screen, trying to make console-like games... Anyway. Running Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0.2 Rom, it's ICS based and really nice and fast, probably the best ICS Rom, and will keep the phone running smooth for ages.
Keep us updated with what you do with it. (basically use the forum
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I just loaded it up with MP3s (via a 32GB microSD card) and wow, I'd forgotten how good the audio quality was ... really excellent. The N4 is pretty good too but the volume is weak and the arc packs a lot more bass. I just tried the same tracks on both phones with my semi-decent Sennheiser headphones and the arc definitely sounds better to my middle-aged ears.
I've flashed GB for a giggle. I don't think I'll last long though and I'll probably flash the upcoming 4.1.B.1.13 release as soon as it's available.
I still haven't told my wife. ha ha ha.
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I just loaded it up with MP3s (via a 32GB microSD card) and wow, I'd forgotten how good the audio quality was ... really excellent. The N4 is pretty good too but the volume is weak and the arc packs a lot more bass. I just tried the same tracks on both phones with my semi-decent Sennheiser headphones and the arc definitely sounds better to my middle-aged ears.
I've flashed GB for a giggle. I don't think I'll last long though and I'll probably flash the upcoming 4.1.B.1.13 release as soon as it's available.
I still haven't told my wife. ha ha ha.
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Man this is a must-have mod for the Nexus 4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2025486
Try it
I can't sell my arc s too, is like selling a son
*the arc s was silver, now is white
I really wanted this phone to work. Its cheaper than other flagships for starters. Then there is the screen which is really impressive. I just feel continually let down by it though. Its like a bad relationship that you cant let go of and just keep coming back to.
Im not here to rubbish the phone at all... Just feel irritated that you have to root, access secret menus, downgrade to 1080p and rely on a third party launcher to get the buttery goodness im after.
Our friends in the US seem to fare better on the battery front, even after tweaks, mine is erratic and thats being kind. I have to say that battery life does bug me greatly.
It takes some beautiful photos for sure. But the screen colouring does seem to let it down even after tweaking. Its real hot and sunny in London now and outside it doesnt have visibility it should.
I feel like i have been covering up for a cheating partner for the last few weeks hoping for it to all work out.... And am left wanting.....
Cant help but feel LG rushed this a little bit and wonder if a slightly better processor would have helped the battery life.
I have an S5 waiting at home today which im going to test against this. Gonna have a seriously hard choice i feel.......
Good luck on your next choice! s5 is a good phone (just overly bloated) im sure you will enjoy it
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I really wanted this phone to work. Its cheaper than other flagships for starters. Then there is the screen which is really impressive. I just feel continually let down by it though. Its like a bad relationship that you cant let go of and just keep coming back to.
Im not here to rubbish the phone at all... Just feel irritated that you have to root, access secret menus, downgrade to 1080p and rely on a third party launcher to get the buttery goodness im after.
Our friends in the US seem to fare better on the battery front, even after tweaks, mine is erratic and thats being kind. I have to say that battery life does bug me greatly.
It takes some beautiful photos for sure. But the screen colouring does seem to let it down even after tweaking. Its real hot and sunny in London now and outside it doesnt have visibility it should.
I feel like i have been covering up for a cheating partner for the last few weeks hoping for it to all work out.... And am left wanting.....
Cant help but feel LG rushed this a little bit and wonder if a slightly better processor would have helped the battery life.
I have an S5 waiting at home today which im going to test against this. Gonna have a seriously hard choice i feel.......
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Yep, I "gave up" on day 13. Pretty much the same experience as you. Can't help feel LG have rushed it to get a foothold early in the 2k market.
Hello batfink. Thats how i would put it. What did you move on to?
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Hello batfink. Thats how i would put it. What did you move on to?
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Went from Nexus 5 to G3 to M8 and now settled on Z2 until a decent 2k phone is released. I sold my Nexus 5 for £250 and bought the G3 for £480 then took that back and got the M8 for £530. To be honest I wish i stayed with my Nexus 5 instead of spending the extra money for the G3 then the others.
Ha ha i know the feeling. I think we will be waiting a while yet
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Went from Nexus 5 to G3 to M8 and now settled on Z2 until a decent 2k phone is released. I sold my Nexus 5 for £250 and bought the G3 for £480 then took that back and got the M8 for £530. To be honest I wish i stayed with my Nexus 5 instead of spending the extra money for the G3 then the others.
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Didn't like the m8 either? what was wrong with it
and hows the z2? I wanted the z2 but because tmobile didn't have it i got the g3 instead
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Didn't like the m8 either? what was wrong with it
and hows the z2? I wanted the z2 but because tmobile didn't have it i got the g3 instead
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The Z2 is OK. Best of the ones I've tried this year but its not perfect. The M8s camera is terrible so that's why I ditched it.
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Ha ha i know the feeling. I think we will be waiting a while yet
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Yeah, maybe the Nexus 6 will be good? Who knows. I see Xiaomi released the Mi4 yesterday. Its still using the S801 for a 2k screen which I'm highly dubious of now and I noticed the same frame rate drops as the G3 in the video of it.
It's funny, I came from the S5, which worked for me, but was nothing special. I came from a N3 before, and hated going down to a smaller sized phone.
The G3 fits the bill for me perfectly! I hate overly saturated colors, and the screen has been amazing! The only thing that bothered me was the artificial screen sharpening, but I can live with that.
Battery life has been OK, slightly worse than my S5 (which was amazing)
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Coming from a Samsung S3 and I am amazed at both the screen visibility outdoors and the battery life. I am in California where its rare for me to see any clouds and the sun is burning bright. With the screen at full brightness (auto) I can read the screen perfectly. No issues what so ever and I don't need to shade the screen. Not sure why you are having issues.
The battery life is fantastic too. Does the samsung S5 get better life? Probably. But I am easily getting 2-3 hours on half a charge. My samsung would be dying by then.
When I compared the Samsung S5 and the G3 in a best buy, the G3 was brighter and the screen was much sharper. I don't know why the reviews say its hard to tell, it wasn't at all. Even the samsung rep agreed.
Ill take cali over london any day!! ☺
The battery life has been amazing for me. Also, coming from the note 3 so I had high expectations.
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Ill take cali over london any day!! ☺
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I used to live in Wimbledon, great place. Sad I'm back up north now.
I'm consistently getting over 5 hours screen time and going 24 hours between charges. I've also had no problems with lag or stability. I'm on a US Tmobile LG G3 and I love it like a fat kid loves chocolate cake.
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I'm consistently getting over 5 hours screen time and going 24 hours between charges. I've also had no problems with lag or stability. I'm on a US Tmobile LG G3 and I love it like a fat kid loves chocolate cake.
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For some reason you guys in the us dont have the battery issue we have.... I wonder why
I'm getting decent battery life too. But I've got a Korean version in the UK.
Still not feeling the phone though and also looking at the mi4
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bdt1978 said:
I really wanted this phone to work. Its cheaper than other flagships for starters. Then there is the screen which is really impressive. I just feel continually let down by it though. Its like a bad relationship that you cant let go of and just keep coming back to.
Im not here to rubbish the phone at all... Just feel irritated that you have to root, access secret menus, downgrade to 1080p and rely on a third party launcher to get the buttery goodness im after.
Our friends in the US seem to fare better on the battery front, even after tweaks, mine is erratic and thats being kind. I have to say that battery life does bug me greatly.
It takes some beautiful photos for sure. But the screen colouring does seem to let it down even after tweaking. Its real hot and sunny in London now and outside it doesnt have visibility it should.
I feel like i have been covering up for a cheating partner for the last few weeks hoping for it to all work out.... And am left wanting.....
Cant help but feel LG rushed this a little bit and wonder if a slightly better processor would have helped the battery life.
I have an S5 waiting at home today which im going to test against this. Gonna have a seriously hard choice i feel.......
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I have an G3 also in the UK and I would somewhat agree.
However, my first question would be, are you still on v10a?
Cause v10a was/is ****, since I flashed v10e there is definite improvement all around.
Maybe US variants were released with a later version? Maybe that's why they have started with better battery?
And it's definitely too early to judge the phone in my opinion.
Can't wait for CM/AOSP roms and custom kernels... hopefully in the not too distant future.
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I have an G3 also in the UK and I would somewhat agree.
However, my first question would be, are you still on v10a?
Cause v10a was/is ****, since I flashed v10e there is definite improvement all around.
Maybe US variants were released with a later version? Maybe that's why they have started with better battery?
And it's definitely too early to judge the phone in my opinion.
Can't wait for CM/AOSP roms and custom kernels... hopefully in the not too distant future.
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I was on v10 a....
I don't mind modding but when the basics are not right and you have to mod the life out of it just for it to feel right somethings got to give right?
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I'm getting decent battery life too. But I've got a Korean version in the UK.
Still not feeling the phone though and also looking at the mi4
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Hey just out of interest what is not doing it for You? I am the same and I can't put my finger on it. Also how did you get the Korean version? Did the extra ram make a difference
I'm not sure how to feel about the phone. I don't have issues with battery life, got 6h SoT without too much problems. What bothers me is that sometimes the phone has lag, sometimes not - in same situations. Also, today I've noticed a problem probably due to custom buttons bar: Battlenet authenticator menu button, usually puts 3 dots in the soft launch (on M8 at least) is gone on G3...
And that sudden lag... G3 takes literally double the time to go to apps list, to open an app, to shut it down.. 3GB RAM version.
Hi every one,
I'd like to get some opinion here before I make my final decision of jumping to the other phone brands, and FYI, I have a been very loyal Sony users until I lost count of how long has it really been.
Tempted by the look and praises that all LG g3 gets, and after holding it with my own hand, I'm now closer than ever towards a new phone experience. I know that I'll miss some of Sony features if I ever make the jump such as waterproofing, but I think I'm willing to take my chances, and to be honest, I'm even willing for some disappointments (well I hope not so, but just want to make myself ready if there is any).
And along with this, I'm also interested in knowing if any of you thinking of making a jump into any ships, for whatever reason it is, maybe even if you are not satisfied with Sony, well you see, it can be anything.
I will honestly appreciate all honest feed backs, and if you think that I shouldn't make the jump, please let me know why, by leaving a very good, healthy advice/criticism.
Thanks
I wouldn't do that if I were you!! It's right there's no such a different between z2 and z3 but I believe the camera experience won't be as good as sony's plus the water resistance ??
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Judging by how many G3 and Z3 phones I sell at work, it's both zero. Ha!
IMHO, stick with the Sony. Better interface, water resistance, better update schedule and the G3 has buttons in a terrible and infuriating location.
Hi,
Actually I have a Xperia Z and my next phone will be a Xperia Z3 compact.
My reasons for this decision are:
- they put the Hardware of a "High-End-Phone" in a smaler case without cutting the mainreasons (eg camera, performance)
- waterresistant
- a stock-userinterface where I can change the sorting of my apps in the app-drawer
Actually I have a Xperia Z and my next phone will be a Xperia Z2 (I can't go back to a smaller screen)
But I also "play" about 20 minutes with a G3 in a store and love it. Meanwhile, If I choose the G3 I'll miss all the media apps from Sony.
The battery life in Z3 is far better than in G3.
I'm waiting for my Nexus 6, hopefully some Beast like Z4 isn't announced while I'm waiting.
I've jumped ship already. My XZ is now a glorified tablet, and I'm happier rocking a Nokia 515!
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AntonyStark said:
I'm waiting for my Nexus 6, hopefully some Beast like Z4 isn't announced while I'm waiting.
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Yikes! The Nexus 6 was a disaster. Bugs, awful battery life, poor performance, a bad camera and incredibly expensive to boot. I would've waited for a Z4 if I were you. The Nexus 6 is a definite mistake by Moto/Google.
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Yikes! The Nexus 6 was a disaster. Bugs, awful battery life, poor performance, a bad camera and incredibly expensive to boot. I would've waited for a Z4 if I were you. The Nexus 6 is a definite mistake by Moto/Google.
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All nexus phones start like that, but at least you get an update!!!!
Z4 won't be a great leap that is my point.
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All nexus phones start like that, but at least you get an update!!!!
Z4 won't be a great leap that is my point.
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It seems as if the Z3 should be a good upgrade?
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It seems as if the Z3 should be a good upgrade?
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Z3 is only as good spec wise as phones that came out a month after the Z2.
Qualcomm are having issues with the 810 so the Z4 will just be like a IPS screened Nexus 6 but waterproof and maybe more RAM.
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I wouldn't do that if I were you!! It's right there's no such a different between z2 and z3 but I believe the camera experience won't be as good as sony's plus the water resistance ??
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I don't know how long have you been with Sony, but if you have been for as long as I have, you probably change long ago...hahaha
xFJSx said:
Hi,
Actually I have a Xperia Z and my next phone will be a Xperia Z3 compact.
My reasons for this decision are:
- they put the Hardware of a "High-End-Phone" in a smaler case without cutting the mainreasons (eg camera, performance)
- waterresistant
- a stock-userinterface where I can change the sorting of my apps in the app-drawer
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Good for you, it's hard to imagine myself back to smaller screen.Thanks for the feedback.:good:
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Judging by how many G3 and Z3 phones I sell at work, it's both zero. Ha!
IMHO, stick with the Sony. Better interface, water resistance, better update schedule and the G3 has buttons in a terrible and infuriating location.
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Many reviewer says that you get used to the button sooner than you thought you would, but that doesn't bother me really. Right now, I'm using my button only to turn the screen on and I have "long press back button" to lock it back, I imagine, I would never use that lock button since I'm gonna do the same and G3 have double tap to wake.
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Actually I have a Xperia Z and my next phone will be a Xperia Z2 (I can't go back to a smaller screen)
But I also "play" about 20 minutes with a G3 in a store and love it. Meanwhile, If I choose the G3 I'll miss all the media apps from Sony.
The battery life in Z3 is far better than in G3.
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With bigger screen, more pixels and smaller battery....I know that it's not gonna last as long. But I'm sure it is going to make it through my day. That is the least of my expectation. I will probably be dissapointed by it, but I hope not so.
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I'm waiting for my Nexus 6, hopefully some Beast like Z4 isn't announced while I'm waiting.
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I don't see myself using anything smaller than 5", but I think N6 is huge, iPhone 6+ is monstrous(and over-priced, and ........lets not get into that.).
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I've jumped ship already. My XZ is now a glorified tablet, and I'm happier rocking a Nokia 515!
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Good to hear. Now I'm still thinking about it.
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I don't know how long have you been with Sony, but if you have been for as long as I have, you probably change long ago...hahaha
Good for you, it's hard to imagine myself back to smaller screen.Thanks for the feedback.:good:
Many reviewer says that you get used to the button sooner than you thought you would, but that doesn't bother me really. Right now, I'm using my button only to turn the screen on and I have "long press back button" to lock it back, I imagine, I would never use that lock button since I'm gonna do the same and G3 have double tap to wake.
With bigger screen, more pixels and smaller battery....I know that it's not gonna last as long. But I'm sure it is going to make it through my day. That is the least of my expectation. I will probably be dissapointed by it, but I hope not so.
I don't see myself using anything smaller than 5", but I think N6 is huge, iPhone 6+ is monstrous(and over-priced, and ........lets not get into that.).
Good to hear. Now I'm still thinking about it.
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Even the Z2 is a big phone compared to the Z, go big or go home!
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Many reviewer says that you get used to the button sooner than you thought you would, but that doesn't bother me really. Right now, I'm using my button only to turn the screen on and I have "long press back button" to lock it back, I imagine, I would never use that lock button since I'm gonna do the same and G3 have double tap to wake.
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I sell the G2/3 and work and deal with them often and still hate the buttons. It is in no way natural or easy for me. My fingers just don't go to the buttons.
That is it, about the same foot print, but larger screen on g3. That is one of the reason why am I considering the g3,and not to mentioned, the price.
G3 Updates Sucks not forgetting I would suggest something like Nexus 6 -> AOSP
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G3 Updates Sucks not forgetting I would suggest something like Nexus 6 -> AOSP
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I know, I don't think LG g3 will get anything after lollipop, but heck, my xperia z is still on 4.3. I'm the type don't bother so much about updates. Once I get the phone set up to my liking, I will probably stick with it until it's breaks apart.
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I know, I don't think LG g3 will get anything after lollipop, but heck, my xperia z is still on 4.3. I'm the type don't bother so much about updates. Once I get the phone set up to my liking, I will probably stick with it until it's breaks apart.
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pretty much I'm the same
I don't know if this is an important factor for you, but LG phones are proving to be really annoying to mod.
LG have done something to their apk files which make them difficult to decompile and recompile. In fact, some of them can't be recompiled at all yet.
One of the first things I do when I get a new handset is change the status bar and notifications screen to my liking...which is one reason why I won't be getting an LG phone anytime soon.
Gotta admit it's tempting though!
about 10 years !! w960 . x8, and now the Z !! and they were all working fine actually they are all working so far :'D !! i got disappointed with the x8 updates (however the custom roms got me back in the game) but the updates with the Z are cool !! and my phone is really satisfying i don't need anything more except the audio volume