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[Q] would you recommend getting this phone now?

The title says it all. Mostly considering future proofing.

maatus said:
The title says it all. Mostly considering future proofing.
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It's still a great phone and considering the S5 will be released shortly it should drop a little in price, so will be great value. Depends on what you're after as well. The nexus 5 is great value as well and you know with buying a nexus you'll be getting updates for a while yet.
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In terms of money this is a good time.

gsmyth said:
It's still a great phone and considering the S5 will be released shortly it should drop a little in price, so will be great value. Depends on what you're after as well. The nexus 5 is great value as well and you know with buying a nexus you'll be getting updates for a while yet.
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I got the s3 the first day it was released. When the s4 came out it didnt seem like it was worth the extra buck but now its around 370€ which is not bad. The s5 didnt meet my expectations. The only thing bothering me is whether the s600 would get me going for the next two years.
G2 is the same price now as the s4 but I am not too fond of LG and the back buttons. Also the z1 compact is on my mind but I am not too sure about the design.

maatus said:
I got the s3 the first day it was released. When the s4 came out it didnt seem like it was worth the extra buck but now its around 370€ which is not bad. The s5 didnt meet my expectations. The only thing bothering me is whether the s600 would get me going for the next two years.
G2 is the same price now as the s4 but I am not too fond of LG and the back buttons. Also the z1 compact is on my mind but I am not too sure about the design.
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This is my first Samsung, I seen a few friends with the S3 and wanted one. I still like the look and design of it than the S4, the rounded edges feel nicer and the screen smoother at the sides, as the S4 has more of a rim around the edge. But Im really impressed by it and haven't got the upgrade itch for the s5.
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dont buy this one. buy HTC one or nexus 5. both are cheaper and better made. nexus 5 ensures you get the android update instantaneously. Samsung put too much crappy bloatware apps that slows down your mobile despite you use them or not. BTW i haven't yet received 4.4.2 update on my mobile which nexus mobile received like 4-5 months ago. Buying this phone was a mistake that i made and most likely my next phone will be nexus 6 or iphone 6

If you are set for buying a Samsung and Android then yes, this is the right time. The price is decent, and knowing S5 basically sucks well the rest is self explanatory. Nothing is future proof however, let alone S4.

I have to go with the nexus, it just has a smooth simple experience right out of the box, my s4 is more laggy for some reason except when using cyanogen, the camera and functions is great but I think it shouldn't compromise user experience.I have the i9505 and nexus 4 and for some reason the n4 is just more pleasant as a daily driver, been reliable and smooth since i bought it while my s4 requires some tuning, trial and error

I always thought I would NEVER need to root my s4 but once I did and started using echoe roms I don't regret doing it or having a Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 in my life.
I can say this is the best phone I've ever had In my life...
P.s. I've had about 12+ phones in my life over the past 12+ years starting with a Nokia 1600. Calling and only receiving text messages No sending of text messages at all...
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I am surprised by the lack of Note Edge popularity so far

Using the XDA forums, discussions, participants, and ROM/custom development as a barometer, I am surprised by the underwhelming Edge popularity.
When compared to the historical Note 2, 3, and 4 (and considering the pace of dedicated forums, ROM development, and discussion), the Edge has not nearly tracked the pace. Since release, we have had relatively little discussion, no carrier-specific forums (yet), and very few ROMs to speak of.
I would have thought that all the XDA geeks would have flocked to the Edge as opposed to Note 4. I guess I was wrong. Still, I do not understand why more people have not adopted the Edge.
Edit: At least we got root quickly. For that, I am very thankful.

It's not even released yet in most countries so that's why? The UK version I've ordered direct from Samsung UK doesn't get dispatched until 18th Dec. Online stores reckon early Jan. And then there is the price.

note edge is 399$ on 2 years contract. plus taxes, plus 40$ upgrade fee on att. that's 520$ on a phone with contract ! eBay is selling the edge over 900$. you can get a note4 less than 600$ on eBay.
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2 days after i ordered my edge i saw some known devs pop up on n4 threads and i knew i was in for a lonely ride.
But i still love my edge.

gavinfabl said:
It's not even released yet in most countries so that's why? The UK version I've ordered direct from Samsung UK doesn't get dispatched until 18th Dec. Online stores reckon early Jan. And then there is the price.
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But same price as Iphone 6 Plus 64gb once you add an extra 32gb Micro SD. The Edge is not that much more expensive than other large screen devices except the LG G3 which is less than £300 Sim Free on the UK.

jah said:
But same price as Iphone 6 Plus 64gb once you add an extra 32gb Micro SD. The Edge is not that much more expensive than other large screen devices except the LG G3 which is less than £300 Sim Free on the UK.
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The comparison is to the "pace" set by previous responses to the Note platform. Any other comparison isn't applicable. The Edge is more expensive and in limited supply, so the response is slow.
If we want more support, why not start a fund to pay for it? May work depending on how many people are going to donate.

Niche device, look at how the Note 1 went, or the LG G Flex. Both started slow, both eventually had a good following though.

panjaby said:
2 days after i ordered my edge i saw some known devs pop up on n4 threads and i knew i was in for a lonely ride.
But i still love my edge.
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What carrier are you with. Dwitherell has the Tmobile edge
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I can assure you guys that a very impressive group of former Note 3 devs have recently confirmed (this past week) that they plan to continue their work on the Edge, and most either already have or have ordered the device
As deez mentioned, @dwitherell, creator of Tweaked ROM is among them. That news alone was enough to confirm where I'll be headed upgrade-wise, as it has with a significant percent of (xda member) Note 3 users, who like me, are incredibly glad that they didn't jump the gun and upgrade to a regular 4!
I'm personally really glad that these guys have chosen the Edge as their next phone to tear apart, since it not only seems to really need it, but it seems to have far more potential than any other current device and I'm predicting that it will thoroughly kick ass once it's unlocked!
So hopefully that gives you something to look forward to; the Note Edge and subsequently the activity / development going on in its forum will soon be making a huge jump, as will the desirability of the device (at least among xda members)! I guess if I had already upgraded to the Edge, I'd just be trying to get a kick out of Samsung's implementation of a "killer feature", while waiting for the device to be thoroughly "fixed" in the somewhat near future. Looking forward to keeping an eye on the "dev migration" and picking up my own Edge soon! :good:

I know for a fact that a few of the great devs who shall remain anonymous are heading towards the Edge. As it's already been said, with the 4 being cheaper and the Edge not being available, they are working on Note 4 stuff right now. Which of course can be ported to the Edge. Keep the faith...

deeznutz1977 said:
What carrier are you with. Dwitherell has the Tmobile edge
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Im with voda AUS

panjaby said:
Im with voda AUS
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Kk gotcha. And this right here,is the reason why we need the forum split up.
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I look forward to seeing what developers can do with the Edge. I can't really think of too much that I would actually use since I never rommed my Note 3. I simply used root to get Nandroids and that was it.
The Edge panel has let me drop down from 4 home screens to now just using one. With the included recents panel, the app Screen Off and Lock, and MacroDroid running I don't use the buttons on my phone except to wake the screen.

jah said:
But same price as Iphone 6 Plus 64gb once you add an extra 32gb Micro SD. The Edge is not that much more expensive than other large screen devices except the LG G3 which is less than £300 Sim Free on the UK.
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I've been saying that over and over but people saying... "it's expensive" it's not. but it has been selling out on sprint

When the edge came out I had to travel 45 minutes from my house to get it. You can check the forum on xda on the 14th of november to see how frustrated some of us were with trying to order it or get it on the launch date. Add to that samsung is really doing a poor job, marketing wise, to establish the edge brand. They are killing it with the 4. Don't get me started on the price. Lastly, I really hate that samsung touted this as a "concept" phone, not the next evolution of the cell phone or something more permanent. The phone has been out for almost two months and there has been virtually no movement on apps that incorporate the panel nor has samsung added anything significant. That is an unnecessary self inflicted wound to tje brand. Conversely, I don't need to be baited in to like the phone. I a a true believer. This phone is awsome. If I could get a few more panels, like a better notification one for texts, calls and emails and a multi-window panel I would be on cloud 9.
Hopefully, all the post in here indicate that the developers are on their way. If they arrive that is fine if not I am cool either way. Just want sammy to do their part and not abandon this great device and get us some more functional panels in the meantime.
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cvaria said:
I've been saying that over and over but people saying... "it's expensive" it's not. but it has been selling out on sprint
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I agree, it's $5 than a 4 if you do TMO's Jump deal. Only thing I can see is the lack of availability, I couldn't find one till about a week after release and still had to drive 45 min... but they are becoming more popular and every person that has seen mine has claimed they were going out that weekend. The support will come
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Tmo support is getting ready to do some great stuff

I would love to have the edge...but I'm on Verizon....so I'm really frustrated!
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thuddome said:
I know for a fact that a few of the great devs who shall remain anonymous are heading towards the Edge. As it's already been said, with the 4 being cheaper and the Edge not being available, they are working on Note 4 stuff right now. Which of course can be ported to the Edge. Keep the faith...
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I hope Jovy is one...been using his roms since I got my galaxy s3!!!

Lean kernel, I really would like LK...

I miss my Note 4 Don't sell it!!!

So I sold my note 4 and got an s7 edge with bogo promo. I felt like i have dumped my wife for a flashy one night stand; who isn't as experienced around the bushes . . . I regret selling and feel like a part of me is gone. In all fairness the s7 edge is a nice phone(sd card, water res, flashy. But the n4 offers a more mature experience. Although my edge antutu was 149k v 51k on my n4.
My n4 had a more fluid experience. Marshmallow on the edge is underwhelming and feels unfinished. I get random slow downs and lag. The stock sound is horrible compared to the n4 and I miss v4a so much. No root, so community and dev seen is dead.
The only triumph the edge has is the camera. If it wasn't for all the free cash Sammy threw at me I wouldn't have jumped.
update 4/14/16
After the lastest update APC8 I have no more gripes with the phone. Battery live is great and performance is really fluid.

Yea, I upgraded from my old Galaxy S4 to the Note 5 at the end of last year, and regretted it so much I bought a Note 4. I can't live without the removable battery (yay for ZeroLemon!), SD card slot and IR blaster. Let's hope Samsung learns and puts all 3 back in the Note 6.

I'm a big upgrade guy, get the newest device as soon as it's out, sometimes to my detriment lol. I had the note 4, then the S5, then the note 5, then the S6, sold the Sold the S6 - didn't like it, went back to the note 5. Then the S7 came out, bought it hoping root would show up soon after, never did, returned it along with a $50 restock fee. Now I'm left with the Note 5 and Note 4. Thinking I'll sell the note 5 since I can get more money for it and the Note 4 still holds up very nicely. Might have to go w/ Nexus later in the year if bootloaders continue to be locked.
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exynos s7 is alive but still no removable battery.

I also swapped a note 4 for a s7e. I'm still torn, but my note 4 wasn't nearly as smooth.
I'm thinking I'll sell the 4. Then I'll wait for the 6 and all the s7e. The bogo still makes it worthwhile.

so wait, the bootloader on t-mo s7 and s7e is locked?

masri1987 said:
so wait, the bootloader on t-mo s7 and s7e is locked?
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Locked and likely to stay that way, IMO.

glensta said:
Might have to go w/ Nexus later in the year if bootloaders continue to be locked.
FWIW
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Phew! Tmo LG G5 bootloader is unlockable! :good: http://www.xda-developers.com/lg-g5-on-t-mobile-bears-unlockable-bootloader-afterall/
I'd be all about that phone if it had a bigger screen (still would want to keep my N4 though!)

I'm selling my note 4 because Samsung abandoned it to make people buy the new phone. So at my place of business I bought a Sprint S6 Edge Plus and successfully unlocked it to work on T-Mobile.

bvzxa3 said:
I'm selling my note 4 because Samsung abandoned it to make people buy the new phone. So at my place of business I bought a Sprint S6 Edge Plus and successfully unlocked it to work on T-Mobile.
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Huh? Sprint just came out with marshmallow for it. International and the rest of the carriers are soon to follow. How did Samsung abandon it?
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Dulanic said:
I also swapped a note 4 for a s7e. I'm still torn, but my note 4 wasn't nearly as smooth.
I'm thinking I'll sell the 4. Then I'll wait for the 6 and all the s7e. The bogo still makes it worthwhile.
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I found with dok2 debloated it was smooth or tek's rom and such. But i agree about the bogo and netflix credit.

bvzxa3 said:
I'm selling my note 4 because Samsung abandoned it to make people buy the new phone. So at my place of business I bought a Sprint S6 Edge Plus and successfully unlocked it to work on T-Mobile.
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Not abandoned. we have gotten lollipop and marshmallow is on the way with note 5 screen off memo. The only feature missing is the theme store thats all. Even that can be had with a n5 port.

icugotit2 said:
So I sold my note 4 and got an s7 edge with bogo promo. I felt like i have dumped my wife for a flashy one night stand; who isn't as experienced around the bushes . . . I regret selling and feel like a part of me is gone. In all fairness the s7 edge is a nice phone(sd card, water res, flashy. But the n4 offers a more mature experience. Although my edge antutu was 149k v 51k on my n4.
My n4 had a more fluid experience. Marshmallow on the edge is underwhelming and feels unfinished. I get random slow downs and lag. The stock sound is horrible compared to the n4 and I miss v4a so much. No root, so community and dev seen is dead.
The only triumph the edge has is the camera. If it wasn't for all the free cash Sammy threw at me I wouldn't have jumped.
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Didn't sell mine but the damn thing BROKE (as happened to numerous others on this forum). Will stay away from Samsung for the foreseeable future.

Im lookong to sell mines. Its on tmobile but unlocked ☺
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icugotit2 said:
So I sold my note 4 and got an s7 edge with bogo promo. I felt like i have dumped my wife for a flashy one night stand; who isn't as experienced around the bushes . . . I regret selling and feel like a part of me is gone. In all fairness the s7 edge is a nice phone(sd card, water res, flashy. But the n4 offers a more mature experience. Although my edge antutu was 149k v 51k on my n4.
My n4 had a more fluid experience. Marshmallow on the edge is underwhelming and feels unfinished. I get random slow downs and lag. The stock sound is horrible compared to the n4 and I miss v4a so much. No root, so community and dev seen is dead.
The only triumph the edge has is the camera. If it wasn't for all the free cash Sammy threw at me I wouldn't have jumped.
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if you're down to trade, i'm here anytime. LOL

icugotit2 said:
So I sold my note 4 and got an s7 edge with bogo promo. I felt like i have dumped my wife for a flashy one night stand; who isn't as experienced around the bushes . . . I regret selling and feel like a part of me is gone. In all fairness the s7 edge is a nice phone(sd card, water res, flashy. But the n4 offers a more mature experience. Although my edge antutu was 149k v 51k on my n4.
My n4 had a more fluid experience. Marshmallow on the edge is underwhelming and feels unfinished. I get random slow downs and lag. The stock sound is horrible compared to the n4 and I miss v4a so much. No root, so community and dev seen is dead.
The only triumph the edge has is the camera. If it wasn't for all the free cash Sammy threw at me I wouldn't have jumped.
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Note 4 was the longest phone i ever had. I moved on over to the Nexus 6P (to try the Stock Android everyone is always raving about). It is smoother than touchwiz and so far im liking it. Really not liking this new direction Samsung is going in with no root on the S7 and Edge even on T-mobile. If they will continue to do so i will be moving to another Brand and So far its most likely the Nexus's since its no BS and guaranteed root-ability and development. The nexus devices might not have every bell and whistle but they are pretty solid. I'm waiting next for the Note 6 and if its not up to my specifications/no root ill go with the Nexus 7P ( or whatever they call it) my devices need at least a 5.7 inch scree though.

OnePlus 3 is the best option besides Samsung and Nexus phones. I'm tired of waiting for updates all the time from Samsung.
It has fewer features than Note 4 but it has enough of what I need.
The Capacitive buttons are better than the Note 4, the fingerprint sensor works faster compared to Note 4's. The volume and power button is exactly like the Note 4's positions.
Unlocked bootloader, easy root, and custom roms already available.
It is so fast and quick, that I rarely have to wait for any app to launch. It has lots of customizations that are built within Android stock like UI and the only issue will be no removeable storage and battery.

Anyone else ditching Note 7 this year and getting something else? Stigma too great?

Just curious how many are ditching the Note 7 this year due to stigma for it even if it is revised and released again in the US soon. Is the stigma too great? Are you switching to Edge or v20? Also would the Edge be a big down grade? Is it a good idea maybe to go to the edge and then wait for S8 edge or Note next year? IS this years toast?

Switched to the Edge and waiting until next year.
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Keeping mine
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I would love to keep mine but the signal is dead I can't use it without Wi-Fi. I think they are forcing me to turn it in.
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I am going to do the full refund and hold tight for a bit. The Note 7 isn't wowing me like I hoped it would over my Note 5. I don't use the Iris scanner and don't really use the edge features. I would prefer a flat screen over the edge but this edge setup is better than the S7 edge I tried before. I am going back to my Note 5 for now and wait to see how the V20 and Google phones turn out. There is a chance I will come back to the Note 7 but between the Battery issue and the far to many real world reports of the glass scratching so easy, I am a bit put off on the Note 7 now.
I wish T-Mobile offered more options than they do. The only real options right now from T-Mobile is the S7's or the IPhone. Not saying they would be my chose but what about ASUS, Sony, OnePlus...

Love this device, not switching to another!
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Swapping mine out with a replacement N930T when they become available. My N920T is fulfilling my rooting needs.
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I an switching to the Axon 7. It's really good. Ofcourse, I will miss the SPen, water resistance and Samsung Pay, but other than that it's essentially the same.
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This is essentially the same topic as the thread below:
Will you be returning your Note7?
what will you do?
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Anyone looking forward to upgrading from S7E ?

Just curious what the feeling is on upgrades right now? I'm sure the S8 will be awesome, but will it be $1000 USD worth of an upgrade from the S7E especially now that Nougat is available and soon Google Assistant...? I was excited at first, but the more I think about it - I'm not sure... I think I'm going to hold off and see what the Note 8 will be like. Opinions????

I'm feeling ready to upgrade, I can jump and my s7e is on its 4th back glass (i don't do cases) and has a few scratches on the front... it's got plenty of horsepower but I just don't love it anymore.. I guess s8 is the way to go, I'll have to put a case on it i guess but I'm also worried it isn't much of an upgrade and the size is a bit odd. What other contenders in the Android world are really as nice?
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I just upgraded from the G5.

I'm ready to upgrade, but I just haven't found a phone worthy. A OnePlus 3t or Pixel XL would do, but aren't available on JUMP

I just read an article about the bench test speeds of the s8+ and it was only marginally better than the s7/S7E which is shocking. I think it was on bgr?
I own my S7E, so I want to be blown away by a new phone to get locked into another $1000 contract installment plan.... Of course I don't know how accurate any information is before actual release. Then add to that, I feel there needs to be some real world reviews (ie: note 7)...
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I'm waiting on the note 8....didn't really want the s7E to begin with
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I just read an article about the bench test speeds of the s8+ and it was only marginally better than the s7/S7E which is shocking. I think it was on bgr?
I own my S7E, so I want to be blown away by a new phone to get locked into another $1000 contract installment plan.... Of course I don't know how accurate any information is before actual release. Then add to that, I feel there needs to be some real world reviews (ie: note 7)...
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They should've gave it more then 4gb of ram IMO. hopefully the note 8 will have a little more

carnivalrejectq said:
I just upgraded from the G5.
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Same, I just traded my g5 and v20 in for 2 s7 edges.
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I'm feeling ready to upgrade, I can jump and my s7e is on its 4th back glass (i don't do cases) and has a few scratches on the front... it's got plenty of horsepower but I just don't love it anymore.. I guess s8 is the way to go, I'll have to put a case on it i guess but I'm also worried it isn't much of an upgrade and the size is a bit odd. What other contenders in the Android world are really as nice?
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835 is more about efficiency (same as kirin 960) than raw speed. That large of a jump in screen size will negate any extra sot though

taphius said:
Same, I just traded my g5 and v20 in for 2 s7 edges.
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835 is more about efficiency (same as kirin 960) than raw speed. That large of a jump in screen size will negate any extra sot though
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You didn't like the LG v20? Man, I wanted the phone bad.... I was so upset I missed the 1 day sale on those for $360!
If you traded your v20 for S7E, maybe it was the best thing I didn't get it.... Lol ?

Araltd said:
You didn't like the LG v20? Man, I wanted the phone bad.... I was so upset I missed the 1 day sale on those for $360!
If you traded your v20 for S7E, maybe it was the best thing I didn't get it.... Lol ?
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It was a fine phone. I've had terrible luck with LG screens. Everyone i get is stupidly uneven with grey spots or bright spots and backlight bleed. My g5 had insane backlight bleed on the bottom right but I got it for $120 on the bestbuy.com deal so I didn't care. V20 had a large area of slightly darker screen on the middle right.
Traded my mate 9 for the v20 so there was no going back. The mate was a let down for me as well with insanely inconsistent battery life (compares to my mate 8 which was stellar)

Well I just rooted nougat on my S7E, which I've only had for about a month. I bought my S7E second hand... Before I bought it I didn't realize the usa variants couldn't be rooted in the traditional sense. Had I known that before hand, I may have passed on it? I dunno. It's a good phone, but rooting is what keeps me entertained. This engineering kernel method works, I guess I'll see how well it holds up.

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Well I just rooted nougat on my S7E, which I've only had for about a month. I bought my S7E second hand... Before I bought it I didn't realize the usa variants couldn't be rooted in the traditional sense. Had I known that before hand, I may have passed on it? I dunno. It's a good phone, but rooting is what keeps me entertained. This engineering kernel method works, I guess I'll see how well it holds up.
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I have a T-Mobile S7 Edge. I miss root myself. The entire time I had a G5 I had no access to a PC, now I have the S7 Edge and finally a pc but there's no real root for this phone. Browsing around here I see that new method you're referring to for nougat. Should I do it? What exactly is the benefit at this point?

Yup ill be upgrading. On tmo jump plan so ready now. Hoping the feel in hand of the s8+ is better than the s7edge.

carnivalrejectq said:
I have a T-Mobile S7 Edge. I miss root myself. The entire time I had a G5 I had no access to a PC, now I have the S7 Edge and finally a pc but there's no real root for this phone. Browsing around here I see that new method you're referring to for nougat. Should I do it? What exactly is the benefit at this point?
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That's a great question. I don't have a good answer.

Will be jumping to the Note 8 as soon as I can. Never wanted an S7e.

Same. Most of us were note 7 owners forced to get the s7e. I'll be waiting for the note 8.
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Agreed. But I have to admit if Samsung's new business model is to lock the usa variants bootloaders, I will either consider an international (F) model or another device completely.
Rooting is important to me, assuming there is development for the device. And the lack of traditional rooting on new Samsung's is a real let down. Bad Samsung! Very bad!
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Going to the Note 8

Araltd said:
Agreed. But I have to admit if Samsung's new business model is to lock the usa variants bootloaders, I will either consider an international (F) model or another device completely.
Rooting is important to me, assuming there is development for the device. And the lack of traditional rooting on new Samsung's is a real let down. Bad Samsung! Very bad!
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I upgraded to this phone from my G5 without even considering it. I got a PC at the same time which i hadn't had before so I guess I disregarded it because I couldn't root anyway. Now that I CAN I sorta wish I had thought about it more lol. There's a guy who wants to trade for a regular pixel, I'm not sure it's worth it though.

not me... I'll wait for the note 8 lol

For me, I hated the s7 edge, a lot. I had it for 8 months and finally got rid of it for the ZTE max pro, and yes the people at Tmo looked at me like I was some crazy person, nice phone by the way the Z max z pro. I got the s7 last week for $360 on the one week sale tmo had as I've always liked the flat one better. The palm rejection even with a case drove me almost insane on the edge. Great looking phone the edge is but just about unusable. I had the s7 but jumped it for the note 4 last year and now that I have it back paid in full I have no thoughts of getting the s8, I really like the size of the s7, it's what I missed and didn't even know it. My note is for work as I need the production aspect of it, and the s7 is great for gear VR.