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As the title says, is it a bad idea to wait around for the 32gb S4 if I want to be able to flash a custom recovery and install custom ROMs? I've had my SII since release day and I've found that the 16GB internal storage is manageable, but leaves me constantly having to decide which apps are really worth keeping/constantly having to dig through files to clean up unnecessary files. With the S4 being so much less than a full 16GB I feel like this struggle for storage will be a constant annoyance. Is it a huge gamble to wait around for a 32gb version? Is it likely that AT&T will blacklist the current software preventing me from flashing back to an unlockable bootloader? I guess I'm also wondering how many people are in the same boat as me and if anybody has any inside information?
I'm not sure if it's a bad idea for you to wait, but I say yes. I got the S4 16gb model, with a class 10 32gb memory card. I'm happy with it. You can always increase the memory by purchasing a 32gb or 64gb memory card. Just know, the 128gb mem card is around the corner. Also, the SG S5 will most likely be available next year around this time, and able to handle a 128gb memory card. So you can wait or just the S4 that's available now and be done with it.
The cloud is your friend..
Google Music lets you upload and store like 22,000 songs for free. Use dropbox, box, Google drive ect for photos..
I don't even use SD cards anymore as when I purchased my Chromebook Pixel it came with 1TB of Google Drive space..
But as far as apps go, is the 9 or so gigs of useable space enough?
And I rely on the cloud for music and an SD for pictures so that isn't really an issue for me.
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Just wait till note 3
Haha I'm already testing my patience. I'm eligible for an upgrade as of a few days ago
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Wouldn't u like having battery like this?
Haha is that a note 2? And I already do, well, maybe not that incredible, but it gets me through a day without worry haha. My SII has a 3600 mAh battery.
As far as the S4, I think I'm going to give it a week and if there's no new news I'll give in and get the 16gb
Nice...I got a 6200
Haha it shows. I think I did pretty well for like $25 on Amazon though.
Damn...just looked up the hyperion (which I assume you have) and you've got me beat on that too... I do really like the note, but a 6" screen (as rumored on the note 3) is wayyyy too big for me. And I know it's likely a fluke, but I watched my younger brother crack his Note 2's screen after it fell off of his lap about 6 inches and cracked hitting a grass field.
raqball said:
The cloud is your friend..
Google Music lets you upload and store like 22,000 songs for free. Use dropbox, box, Google drive ect for photos..
I don't even use SD cards anymore as when I purchased my Chromebook Pixel it came with 1TB of Google Drive space..
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Cloud is only your friend when you have unlimited data and your not an audiophile...I would use up my 3gb data plan in a day if relied on the cloud...I only listen to high quality audio files nothing ender 320kbps but usually flac or occasionally wav...I have some music files that are over 800mbs (mixes) listen to that mix four times and my data is done...so in my case cloud is the enemy as it seems to be taking away sd cards from many phones
Ok...and to the op, I would wait until the day the unlock process is released...if still no word on the 32gb than get the 16gb. My reasoning behind this is you have nothing to worry about until the unlock process is released. Once its released than you have to start worrying about it because thats when they start working on a patch
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Note 3 wont be that big.. just rumors
And yes I have the hypyeron or what ever its called.. its pritty nice
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Cloud is inly your friend when you have unlimited data and your not an audiophile...I would use up my 3gb data plan in a day if relied on the cloud...I only listen to high quality audio files nothing ender 320kbps but usually flac or occasionally wav...I have some music files that are over 800mbs (mixes) listen to that mix four times and my data is done...so in my case cloud is the enemy as it seems to be taking away sd cards from many phones
Ok...and to the op, I would wait until the day the unlock process is released...if still no word on the 32gb than get the 16gb. My reasoning behind this is you have nothing to worry about until the unlock process is released. Once its released than you have to start worrying about it because thats when they start working on a patch
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I have unlimited data grandfathered in so that isn't a big issue for me. I tend to keep my audiophile qualities confined to my computer as that's where all my FLAC is stored. I mostly use my phone's music for the car which doesn't have a premium sound system so I can deal with lower quality streamed music.
My biggest concern with the wait was in fact a bootloader patch so it sounds like I have nothing to worry about. I'm impatient so I was almost hoping somebody would talk me into just going out and buying one now but I highly doubt I'll regret waiting for a higher capacity S4. Thanks for the advice.
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Just put your music on the SD card?
The partitions in the GS4 are jiggled so that there's a lot more allocated for apps. It'll be tough to fill it up with apps as long as you put your music and videos on the microSD card.
Rumor has the 32gb coming out in a few wks. Plus Google I/0 is coming up soon.
I honestly would wait & then make decision.
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I'm not sure if it's a bad idea for you to wait, but I say yes. I got the S4 16gb model, with a class 10 32gb memory card. I'm happy with it. You can always increase the memory by purchasing a 32gb or 64gb memory card. Just know, the 128gb mem card is around the corner. Also, the SG S5 will most likely be available next year around this time, and able to handle a 128gb memory card. So you can wait or just the S4 that's available now and be done with it.
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I agree. I been waiting fir the 128gb card. The way cell phones are spitting out. By the time my 2 year contract is up the galaxy s6 will be out lol. And a 2oogb card.
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raqball said:
The cloud is your friend..
Google Music lets you upload and store like 22,000 songs for free. Use dropbox, box, Google drive ect for photos..
I don't even use SD cards anymore as when I purchased my Chromebook Pixel it came with 1TB of Google Drive space..
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I respectfully do not call something such as the cloud that requires data use (2GB data caps), drains more battery and requires a data connection always to use, a "friend". As an option, sure, but if choosing that over local storage, the cloud is more like a distant acquaintance you never really liked, but are stuck with them on a bus ride and can not escape from them
BTW, the actual usable storage ranges from 8 to 9gb and not 10. You need to leave about 500mb free so apps can update. If you are a gamer, or use large data file apps, the 8gb (aka 16gb) version is a poor choice. A 32GB S3 is a much better option, IMO. 18gb more free app storage and no annoying cloud tagging along on a bus ride.
So I pre-ordered a 32GB white version from Best Buy. They didn't have it on the 10th so I went ahead and bought a black one to tide me over. But I'm getting impatient for my white one.
Still not in at Best Buy. I'm told that they won't be in next week either.
But they have a white 16GB. I'm seriously considering buying it along with a 64 GB micro SD card and just call it a day.
My question is, is there any performance difference between the 2 storage sizes? Or does it just affect strict storage space.
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Han Solo
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So I pre-ordered a 32GB white version from Best Buy. They didn't have it on the 10th so I went ahead and bought a black one to tide me over. But I'm getting impatient for my white one.
Still not in at Best Buy. I'm told that they won't be in next week either.
But they have a white 16GB. I'm seriously considering buying it along with a 64 GB micro SD card and just call it a day.
My question is, is there any performance difference between the 2 storage sizes? Or does it just affect strict storage space.
Thanks,
Han Solo
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There isn't any performance differences between the two. Unlike the nand that is used in SSDs, the storage used doesn't necessarily degrade when getting filling it up.
Just storage space. I'd hang for the 32 if you can. Don't do something rash just to have it today when in a few months you'll probably wish for more space.
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Han... I agree with Wing on this one... I have a 32 gig note and I'm utilizing 10 gigs of it as of today. By the way, none of which are pictures or video, or for that matter too many games. I have a 64 gig sd card that I put my movies and pictures on.
So again, I'm utilizing 10 gigs out of the 32 gig storage that I have, that's just me, but if I were you I would wait for the 32 gig version
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I would just have them ship it to the store and have them call you when it gets there. That way you don't have to pay for shipping, and can take advantage of the Best Buy return policies. There wouldn't be a performance issue based on the storage size. You've waited this long for the tablet to come out, what is a couple more days to wait for shipping? Play some GTA or watch some football till then. Life doesn't seize to exist because of a tablet.
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Just storage space. I'd hang for the 32 if you can. Don't do something rash just to have it today when in a few months you'll probably wish for more space.
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Why? The 16 will be a lot cheaper and you can just throw a 64GB card in it for less than the price difference. Unless you anticipate NEEDING 96GB of storage instead of 80 somehow, lower built-in storage + external card is always the best option.
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Why? The 16 will be a lot cheaper and you can just throw a 64GB card in it for less than the price difference. Unless you anticipate NEEDING 96GB of storage instead of 80 somehow, lower built-in storage + external card is always the best option.
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I disagree. It's $50 difference between 16 and 32 GB. You can break it down like this; If you keep and use the tablet for 24 months, it's an extra $2 a month!
I don't like moving apps to external memory, since not all apps support this feature. When I had my 16GB S4, I was constantly removing apps to make way for new apps. I hated that..
Also, the note does not have 16GB available to the user; it's more like 10GB.
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I disagree. It's $50 difference between 16 and 32 GB. You can break it down like this; If you keep and use the tablet for 24 months, it's an extra $2 a month!
I don't like moving apps to external memory, since not all apps support this feature. When I had my 16GB S4, I was constantly removing apps to make way for new apps. I hated that..
Also, the note does not have 16GB available to the user; it's more like 10GB.
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So store all your files and whatnot on the external. You'd have to have hundreds and hundreds of apps to use up the full internal just on those.
Fifty bucks. You can get a 64gb micro SD card shipped for that. Keep all your media on there, apps on the internal, and for the same price you have 2.5x the storage.
The only way I ever filled up my s3 was downloading all my rdio music onto it. How could you possibly be filling up the device from apps? I've never in my Android life had so many apps I needed to move them to the card.
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So store all your files and whatnot on the external. You'd have to have hundreds and hundreds of apps to use up the full internal just on those.
Fifty bucks. You can get a 64gb micro SD card shipped for that. Keep all your media on there, apps on the internal, and for the same price you have 2.5x the storage.
The only way I ever filled up my s3 was downloading all my rdio music onto it. How could you possibly be filling up the device from apps? I've never in my Android life had so many apps I needed to move them to the card.
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You assume folks that buy the 32GB note, won't spring for a 64GB card as well?!
Case in point, GTA Vice City is 1.4GB.
Anyways, if 16GB works for you, then cool.:good:
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You assume folks that buy the 32GB note, won't spring for a 64GB card as well?!
Case in point, GTA Vice City is 1.4GB.
Anyways, if 16GB works for you, then cool.:good:
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Not at all. I'm saying that MOST people have no need for 96GB of storage and could save money by getting the 16 and a card of whatever size they'd like. It bugs me when people are stubbornly insisting that they NEED to spend more money on something when they don't.
Okay, so you install Vice City and five more copies of it, and that still leaves you with about a gig and a half to do whatever with. Put all your music/movies/downloads/documents/whatever on the external and bingo bango you saved money AND had more space.
What SHOULD happen in Android is that they embrace external storage and make it easier to put stuff on the external card. What happens INSTEAD is we end up reinforcing the "tiered storage size" model like Apple and next thing you know more tablets and phones have NO external storage, and it costs $100 extra just to go up 16GB in size.
I'm not arguing this just because it's the internet and I like being contrary, it's because I really do have a reason to be promoting people getting the smaller model plus microSD.
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Not at all. I'm saying that MOST people have no need for 96GB of storage and could save money by getting the 16 and a card of whatever size they'd like. It bugs me when people are stubbornly insisting that they NEED to spend more money on something when they don't.
Okay, so you install Vice City and five more copies of it, and that still leaves you with about a gig and a half to do whatever with. Put all your music/movies/downloads/documents/whatever on the external and bingo bango you saved money AND had more space.
What SHOULD happen in Android is that they embrace external storage and make it easier to put stuff on the external card. What happens INSTEAD is we end up reinforcing the "tiered storage size" model like Apple and next thing you know more tablets and phones have NO external storage, and it costs $100 extra just to go up 16GB in size.
I'm not arguing this just because it's the internet and I like being contrary, it's because I really do have a reason to be promoting people getting the smaller model plus microSD.
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dude, you're posting on XDA, not android4newbs. Most of us are power users who want and use more space.
If 16GB works for you, then cool. If someone wants to spend $50 for another 16GB, I don't see how that would bug you.
I'm the biggest fan of removable storage - That's why I choose Samsung, but preaching to all that MOST don't need more than 16GB because YOU don't use more than 16GB is just silly.
Also $50 is relative. To me $550 vs. $600 is not that big of a deal.
Cheers!:good:
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dude, you're posting on XDA, not android4newbs. Most of us are power users who want and use more space.
If 16GB works for you, then cool. If someone wants to spend $50 for another 16GB, I don't see how that would bug you.
I'm the biggest fan of removable storage - That's why I choose Samsung, but preaching to all that MOST don't need more than 16GB because YOU don't use more than 16GB is just silly.
Also $50 is relative. To me $550 vs. $600 is not that big of a deal.
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You're 100% right. I was speaking more toward someone who thinks 16GB isn't enough and wants 32. If you want 32, save a couple bucks and get the card. If you need ALL the space, then yeah get the 32 and a 64 card, but unless you need 96GB why spend the extra money?
$50 is definitely relative. I mean I have the Note instead of the Nexus because even though I'm not a massive stylus user I like having the option and the extra cost wasn't enough for me to mind, but I stuck with the 16 because I -reaaaaaally- feel like for 95% of users it's a smarter buy to get less included storage and add a card.
There's an added benefit, too. Let's say I buy a 16GB model and a 64GB card. Then in a year a new model comes out. I can once AGAIN get the 16GB model and stick my card in there. So not only did I save $50+ on the current one, but I saved it on the next one. It's savings that add up, and afford me the opportunity to get new devices! :laugh:
But again, it's about getting what YOU need. I'm sure some of you guys really DO need massive storage, in which case I really look forward for the day when these bad boys can take 128's.
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You're 100% right. I was speaking more toward someone who thinks 16GB isn't enough and wants 32. If you want 32, save a couple bucks and get the card. If you need ALL the space, then yeah get the 32 and a 64 card, but unless you need 96GB why spend the extra money?
$50 is definitely relative. I mean I have the Note instead of the Nexus because even though I'm not a massive stylus user I like having the option and the extra cost wasn't enough for me to mind, but I stuck with the 16 because I -reaaaaaally- feel like for 95% of users it's a smarter buy to get less included storage and add a card.
There's an added benefit, too. Let's say I buy a 16GB model and a 64GB card. Then in a year a new model comes out. I can once AGAIN get the 16GB model and stick my card in there. So not only did I save $50+ on the current one, but I saved it on the next one. It's savings that add up, and afford me the opportunity to get new devices! :laugh:
But again, it's about getting what YOU need. I'm sure some of you guys really DO need massive storage, in which case I really look forward for the day when these bad boys can take 128's.
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Hmm. I still don't understand why you would think someone who buys the 32GB Note wouldn't put a MicroSD card in it as well?
Also your cost savings analogy doesn't make any sense--but i'm sure you were just joking.
Let's set aside microSD cards aside for a bit.. Anyway you split it; it's $50 bucks difference between the 16GB/32GB model. for someone like me, it's money well spent.
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Hmm. I still don't understand why you would think someone who buys the 32GB Note wouldn't put a MicroSD card in it as well?
Also your cost savings analogy doesn't make any sense--but i'm sure you were just joking.
Let's set aside microSD cards aside for a bit.. Anyway you split it; it's $50 bucks difference between the 16GB/32GB model. for someone like me, it's money well spent.
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I had a lot more typed, but then I thought back on it and you do make a damn good point. Once you're over $500 it starts to turn kinda irrelevant, LOL. No matter how you slice it, I have NEVER been happier with a tech purchase. I actually was unsure I wanted a tablet AT ALL before I got the 2012 version of the Note 10.1, and that was awesome enough, but the new one? Sublime. 16 or 32, whatever. Buy it, enjoy. Is it perfect? Naw. Better than any other tablet I've played with? By a long shot. I used this thing side by side with the Nexus 10 and don't wish I'd gone the other way in the slightest.
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I had a lot more typed, but then I thought back on it and you do make a damn good point. Once you're over $500 it starts to turn kinda irrelevant, LOL. No matter how you slice it, I have NEVER been happier with a tech purchase. I actually was unsure I wanted a tablet AT ALL before I got the 2012 version of the Note 10.1, and that was awesome enough, but the new one? Sublime. 16 or 32, whatever. Buy it, enjoy. Is it perfect? Naw. Better than any other tablet I've played with? By a long shot. I used this thing side by side with the Nexus 10 and don't wish I'd gone the other way in the slightest.
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Dude, definitely agree on that!!!:good::laugh:
I was debating on the Nexus 10 as well, as I really wanted the high resolution display on *any* new tablet.
Im so glad I sprung for the '14 model. The Samsung perks was a nice touch as well.
Anyways, enjoy!:good:
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Dude, definitely agree on that!!!:good::laugh:
I was debating on the Nexus 10 as well, as I really wanted the high resolution display on *any* new tablet.
Im so glad I sprung for the '14 model. The Samsung perks was a nice touch as well.
Anyways, enjoy!:good:
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You made the right choice, yeah. Is it just me or does the Nexus 10 feel like a Fisher Price toy by comparison? The 2014 feels like an executive briefcase to me, the Nexus 10 is a high school backpack. I hate the rubber back on it and the rounded corners. Seriously I opened the box of the 2014 up and was just like "oooohhh god I want to hold it even when it's not on."
I sold my Nexus 10 two weeks ago to get this and I'm so glad i did. This is definitely THE tablet to get now and it's a night and day difference compared to the Nexus 10.
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Why? The 16 will be a lot cheaper and you can just throw a 64GB card in it for less than the price difference. Unless you anticipate NEEDING 96GB of storage instead of 80 somehow, lower built-in storage + external card is always the best option.
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Too many apps just don't take advantage of SD card abilities. SNote and Evernote are perfect examples. My Lecture Notes folder on my SD card is already at 1GB. After taking the system into account the 16 you should have 10GB available before use. That's really not that much. The 32GB model only gives you 26GB to start with. And yes I also have a 64GB card.
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I'm getting one tomorrow and was also debating the 16 vs 32 question. But then I was checking out local stock in my area online and most stores are only selling the 32GB version. Problem solved, lol.
I should just listen to my own advice - I always tell people it's better to have more storage than you need, rather than "just enough". And in this case, a $50 difference isn't really that much.
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Too many apps just don't take advantage of SD card abilities. SNote and Evernote are perfect examples. My Lecture Notes folder on my SD card is already at 1GB. After taking the system into account the 16 you should have 10GB available before use. That's really not that much. The 32GB model only gives you 26GB to start with. And yes I also have a 64GB card.
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You can change the lecture notes folder in the lecture notes settings
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IMO, you probably won't see it for a while. There's no announcement on when they will release it. However, to be fair the device has expendable memory. In all likelihood you would be able to add a UHS1 (if speed is a concern) 32GB micro SD for less than paying the extra for a 32GB unit.
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IMO, you probably won't see it for a while. There's no announcement on when they will release it. However, to be fair the device has expendable memory. In all likelihood you would be able to add a UHS1 (if speed is a concern) 32GB micro SD for less than paying the extra for a 32GB unit.
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The card could be so fast it creates black hole, but still will not let you put apps on it. I doubt Verizon will add a 32gb version. Especially with the camera failures. Verizon is probably mentally reaming Samsung behind the scenes. Not a good scenario for adding another model anytime soon if ever.
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The card could be so fast it creates black hole, but still will not let you put apps on it.
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While that's true you still have access to 9GB of the built in storage. It's hard to imagine anyone loading 9GB worth of apps on their device. Not to mention generally speaking storage space is taken up by media (photo, music, videos, etc) which removable storage is perfect for.
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While that's true you still have access to 9GB of the built in storage. It's hard to imagine anyone loading 9GB worth of apps on their device. Not to mention generally speaking storage space is taken up by media (photo, music, videos, etc) which removable storage is perfect for.
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Imagination is relative to device use. I have a 32gb S4 and have 7gb free. Also have a 128gb card with 30gb free. MP3, video and game roms fill that up.
Factor in sd cards are now limited in function with 3rd party apps, the internal storage becomes more relevant in need.
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Imagination is relative to device use. I have a 32gb S4 and have 7gb free. Also have a 128gb card with 30gb free. MP3, video and game roms fill that up.
Factor in sd cards are now limited in function with 3rd party apps, the internal storage becomes more relevant in need.
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Well said, and one persons acceptable internal storage is anthers unacceptable internal storage. You get 10.7 GB of storage and you know what its not enough for me. I had a GN3 32GB until I returned it today. Comes with 25GB of usable space, I load apps and I am down to 22.8GB of usable space. So you are thinking he only uses 2.2GB of apps, and you know what that is correct . . . for today. I could d/l a ton of larger apps, like Dead Trigger 2, MC4, NOVA3, etc, etc and quickly eat up space. I should not be required to accept a lesser storage option because an OEM and/or carrier is lazy, greedy and inefficient in managing their inventory.
AT&T will very likley offer it, and very likely well before Verizon does and if they do I am on them like stink on a skunk.
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The card could be so fast it creates black hole, but still will not let you put apps on it. I doubt Verizon will add a 32gb version. Especially with the camera failures. Verizon is probably mentally reaming Samsung behind the scenes. Not a good scenario for adding another model anytime soon if ever.
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Since Verizon is the only one with the camera failure I would suspect Verizons bloatware is the cause so samsung may ne mentally reaming verizon.
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I hope they will release 32gb with a low price.LOL
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Expect the 32GB to cost at least $50 more than the 16GB which is why they should just do away with the 16GB in the US, EU, Asian markets and keep the 16GB for the markets where price is a major issue.
I apologize if this seems like a noob question, so we can't move apps to the SD card?
I haven't really checked but all the games and apps I've downloaded I thought I was moving to the SD card to save space. They say they're on the SD card. I was just wondering if there were any shenanigans going on. It's my old sd card from my other phone until I upgrade to a faster one.
I really had no idea you couldn't do that anymore. Makes me want root even more now.
Not sure we will see a 32GB version. Last year around now (in relation to launch date of S4) I was told a 32GB was coming via our corporate rep (person is also a regional trainer), but this time zero information. The camera issue though has VZW spooked, so this make the rep think that issue alone could result in no new models.
I am one of the more vocal fans for 32GB and always look at the Dumb & Dumber million to one chance. Not looking as good this time around compared to the S4. Maybe when they figure out the camera issue and sales start slowing on the 16GB version they will add one. That is 110% conjecture.
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I apologize if this seems like a noob question, so we can't move apps to the SD card?
I haven't really checked but all the games and apps I've downloaded I thought I was moving to the SD card to save space. They say they're on the SD card. I was just wondering if there were any shenanigans going on. It's my old sd card from my other phone until I upgrade to a faster one.
I really had no idea you couldn't do that anymore. Makes me want root even more now.
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Nevermind, it just creates new folders with nothing in them. Only thing sd card is good for is pictures, roms, and music. I didn't even notice at first.....
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In all likelihood you would be able to add a UHS1 (if speed is a concern) 32GB micro SD for less than paying the extra for a 32GB unit.
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How does the that help with apps? People that want the 32gb have more apps than will fit on the 10gb free on the 16gb model. With root looking dubious or at least a real pain to achieve, the only stable solution for apps and Kitkat is to be installed in the internal storage.
If you do not have many apps, no harm no foul and enjoy the model with about 15gb less app storage. Some will not since have more than 10gb of apps that fit on the 16gb model.
Still not a peep from Verizon corporate reps, but last year we knew already by this time in the launch window. Perhaps not happening, but based on the lack of interest here, perhaps no harm no foul for folks here.
It seems like a great phone, but it needs to have a micro SD slot to be viable
Agreed, i may be interested in this device if SD is supported.
There is no micro SD card support. Xiaomi doesn't support micro SD cards in their flagship phones (to my knowledge). If it would have micro SD card support, you would read it by now somewhere.
Pity though, micros SD card support would have been a great. But I guess they save some licencing costs.
Is 128gb not enough??...
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I second that, especially given the combined microSD/second SIM slot that forces you to make uneasy compromises.
Instead we as users should pressure manufacturers to lower the prices of phones with grater built-in storage and make them think twice before including microSD slots as lame excuse for charging exorbitant prices for storage options. Come on, it's the end of 2016 and 64GB should have been a mainstream option.
Hi
Please I am looking for a 1Tb microsd.
Do you know any link where you can buy it?
What price is it?
Thank you
They sell them on amazon
Just make sure you DON'T buy the Hauwei 1Tb SD card... There are a few places advertising these and they are fakes as Hauwei don't make SD cards..... You will loose money and your data...
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Hi
I am looking for a 1Tb microsd.
Do you know any link where you can buy it?
What price is it?
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Wondering, just out of curiosity, what would be the reason for using a 1TB microSD in the phone.
We know that SD cards do fail sometimes and that is my biggest argument against spending $440(10/26/19) on that card and possibly losing at once an enormous amount of accumulated files.
Sandisk 1TB Extreme microSD......................................$440
Sandisk 512GB...........................$147....................x2 = $294(1TB)
Sandisk 256GB...........................$50.5...................x4 = $202(1TB)
Sandisk 128GB...........................$24......................x8 = $192(1TB)
The benefits of getting smaller SD cards: over 50% savings and less pain in the neck if the card goes bad.
I think the same, although it is good to feel that you will not run out of space, the 512gb and 1tb are quite expensive, this device already has a generous built in storage capacity, for peace of mind I got a 128gb card, mainly for music, apk files, some downloads, wallpapers, etc.
apps and important things go directly to the device storage, which in turn from time to time go to a HDD and cloud storage
The trouble with the smaller cards is they aren't hot swappable and also you need to eject the sim as well as the sd card to swap.
I personally don't carry a sim eject tool around with me as they are so easy to lose...
The point of having the sd card over just the internal storage is if Android, like most OSes, decides to break and needs a factory reset you can loose all your data/pictures/videos/songs.
Cloud storage is an option but I do know people who WILL NOT use the cloud to store these things and even if you do, it is a hassle to retrieve, especially if your plan is light on the data....
The larger sd cards are convenient, and lets be honest, that's why we have mobile phones... No need to find a public phone and have your conversation eavesdropped, and the time spent to find the phone box and wait to use.
Unfortunately, convenience costs $$$....
I actually have both: a decent sized microSD(256GB), and a 256GB flash drive(that I connect via usbC to usbC 8" extension).
Im lucky enough to have a microcenter in my area, and their 256GB cards are cheap(34 dollars normally, and even cheaper when on sale), and reliable. So, you don't have to spend a ton, unless you simply want to. And I like the external extension simply because it allowed me take transfer large files on a moment's notice, to and from my phone and pc..
I don't care for cloud storage, and never really have, since they always start you worth one amount, and change it up on you(shrink iit) over time.. That, and I just don't trust it..
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ultramag69 said:
Just make sure you DON'T buy the Hauwei 1Tb SD card... There are a few places advertising these and they are fakes as Hauwei don't make SD cards..... You will loose money and your data...
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As a matter of fact, they do; it's called nano SD, & not compatible with microsd.
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The trouble with the smaller cards is they aren't hot swappable...
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Thankfully there is OTG, not “swappable” but it makes the phone files easily transferable, that small pocket-size portable 2TB SSD costs about $80 or you can use a microSD dongle for the same purpose, I know it's a personal preference but the 1TB micro SD seem just too much $$$...like, half what the phone is worth itself and it's always good to have less expensive options.
mzsquared said:
Thankfully there is OTG, not “swappable” but it makes the phone files easily transferable, that small pocket-size portable 2TB SSD costs about $80 or you can use a microSD dongle for the same purpose, I know it's a personal preference but the 1TB micro SD seem just too much $$$...like, half what the phone is worth itself and it's always good to have less expensive options.
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I agree, the more options for storage the better... Hopefully Samsung, in their infinite wisdom, don't see fit to remove the SD storage off their future range of phones like they did with the Note 10 and the Fold...
Terrible decision...
I'm saying this as I restore stuff from my SD Card and online storage after a factory reset... It's such a pain my whole network goes so slow while downloading the Gigabytes of data I need to restore....
mzsquared said:
Thankfully there is OTG, not “swappable” but it makes the phone files easily transferable, that small pocket-size portable 2TB SSD costs about $80 or you can use a microSD dongle for the same purpose, I know it's a personal preference but the 1TB micro SD seem just too much $$$...like, half what the phone is worth itself and it's always good to have less expensive options.
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So you have a link on where you got that 2tb otg?
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So you have a link on where you got that 2tb otg?
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i just googled it, the one I have is Seagate Plus Slim. Bought it about 3 years ago for ~$100 and I can see now they go for ~$70(silver, the black one is even less)
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=segate+2...813220&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_2scye1av7o_b
To avoid incompatibility with Samsung the drive must be formatted to exFat(stock will be NTFS most likely)
The drive has a decent speed, I mean much faster then any microSD - here you can see it on USB 3.0 PC bus:
mzsquared said:
i just googled it, the one I have is Seagate Plus Slim. Bought it about 3 years ago for ~$100 and I can see now they go for ~$70(silver, the black one is even less)
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=segate+2...813220&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_2scye1av7o_b
To avoid incompatibility with Samsung the drive must be formatted to exFat(stock will be NTFS most likely)
The drive has a decent speed, I mean much faster then any microSD - here you can see it on USB 3.0 PC bus:
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Thanks for your reply brother, you mentioned an OTG usb that was not swappable, I was specifically hoping to find something like that in regards to connecting it to my smartphone and like a USB key unplugging it, I misread your post LOL I have external ssds I was hoping that there was an actual OTG USB key that was two terabytes LOL my apologies for my error of understanding lol
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Thanks for your reply brother, you mentioned an OTG usb that was not swappable, I was specifically hoping to find something like that in regards to connecting it to my smartphone and like a USB key unplugging it, I misread your post LOL I have external ssds I was hoping that there was an actual OTG USB key that was two terabytes LOL my apologies for my error of understanding lol
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All is good, no apologies necessary - at least we generated a few posts in this thread about additional storage that it may help OP to sort things out while looking for 1TB micro SD for his/her phone
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are around the corner. They typically drop in price significantly. I'd guess 60 for a 512gb this year. :fingers-crossed:
z31k said:
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are around the corner. They typically drop in price significantly. I'd guess 60 for a 512gb this year. :fingers-crossed:
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this one fast, 512GB USB-C 3.1 looks interesting, has secure ATA lock:
https://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Ext...t=&hvlocphy=9003217&hvtargid=pla-852662786314
Im wondering, but haven't tried as of yet, why not an actual portable HD also.. I may disconnect my portable, and set if it works.. They are certainly inexpensive these days, for am extremely large amount of space..
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ultramag69 said:
The trouble with the smaller cards is they aren't hot swappable and also you need to eject the sim as well as the sd card to swap.
I personally don't carry a sim eject tool around with me as they are so easy to lose...
The point of having the sd card over just the internal storage is if Android, like most OSes, decides to break and needs a factory reset you can loose all your data/pictures/videos/songs.
Cloud storage is an option but I do know people who WILL NOT use the cloud to store these things and even if you do, it is a hassle to retrieve, especially if your plan is light on the data....
The larger sd cards are convenient, and lets be honest, that's why we have mobile phones... No need to find a public phone and have your conversation eavesdropped, and the time spent to find the phone box and wait to use.
Unfortunately, convenience costs $$$....
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I always have a sim ejection tool with me.. My sim ejection tool is on my Car/House keyring! You will never lose it, unless you lose your car keys witch is highly unlikely!
MatroxD said:
Im wondering, but haven't tried as of yet, why not an actual portable HD also.. I may disconnect my portable, and set if it works.. They are certainly inexpensive these days, for am extremely large amount of space..
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Might need to reformat exFat, Try and see if NTFS registers but I've had limited success with that usually ending up having to run 3rd party apps to use NTFS formatted drives...
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Might need to reformat exFat, Try and see if NTFS registers but I've had limited success with that usually ending up having to run 3rd party apps to use NTFS formatted drives...
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I will have to disconnect my portable and set if I can just plug it in. If it works I'll let you all know. That honestly else be the ultimate
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