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Will the Nexus S on sprint kill the image of having Nexus phone?

Have you ever had that moment when people tell you, What's so good about your phone? Well I have and I reply because it's the phone that you don't have. Not that many people know about the Nexus line. If Sprint does offer the Nexus S will it have the same unique feeling that it has to own a Nexus device. How would you see of your walking down the street and you see someone with the same phone?
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Alopez_45 said:
Have you ever had that moment when people tell you, What's so good about your phone? Well I have and I reply because it's the phone that you don't have. Not that many people know about the Nexus line. If Sprint does offer the Nexus S will it have the same unique feeling that it has to own a Nexus device. How would you see of your walking down the street and you see someone with the same phone?
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why would I not want someone else to enjoy their phone? The more the merrier.
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Who cares? Are you insecure or something that you need another person's opinion or have an "exclusive" phone to make you feel good?

It's not really insecurity. The reason I ask this if I was the only person that felt this way. I upgraded from and Evo and I work for Radio Shack. Mostly everyone has an Evo and half the people don't even know how to use it. Honestly the reason I say this. The nexus line is not one of your everyday phones that everyone has....that's why.
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I kinda feel the same as you. I kinda like walking down the street and seeing no one with a Nexus phone. I think it will definitely lose that unique feeling once you can walk into a t-mobile or sprint phone and buy one...

Alopez_45 said:
Have you ever had that moment when people tell you, What's so good about your phone?
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I'd reply with, "It's prettier, nicer, more valuable and more intelligent than you are".
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Mostly everyone has an Evo and half the people don't even know how to use it.
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And this is why I don't care about other people's opinion. When it's all about image and bragging rights, then I am reminded of the fact that half the population is below average in intelligence.

Ya, I felt the same way with my N1. The N1 was my very first smartphone, then moved on to NS . I choose N1 because it wasn't being sold in stores, it wasn't an iPhone, and because Google helped create it. Its just nice having something unique.

The nexus s is a great phone and it doesn't matter who has it in their carrier because google wouldn't let it be branded which makes the nexus line what it is.
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One of.the things I loved about the nexus one was that no one had it. I saw only two here in miami and I work in a cell store. I loved that phone it was special I regret changing for this one.to be honest. I don't want ten million people with the same phone as me. Its why I bought a nexus. That's the point of Google having a phone. So that the true android users can have something crappy two year upgrade I want a rebate people can't have. Hello people realize there Fu..... us. 4g nexus now? I can't even use Pandora and drive because my signal goes in and out. The nexus one was perfect. !
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there will be more accessories from otterbox and casemate when more ppl buy this phone.. that's a good thing.

the more people having the same phone the better
as it encourages more development and support
it also translates into more longevity before you need to switch to another phone

AllGamer said:
the more people having the same phone the better
as it encourages more development and support
it also translates into more longevity before you need to switch to another phone
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First one is true, but more development is also encouraged by the fact that it is stock Android. I can imagine it's easier to develope on.
I don't know why the second one would be true. If many people buy a certain phone (for example the Galaxy S), the producer wants to make a second one, the Galaxy S II in this case. You, jealous as you are, buy that phone. Also, a unique phone is still cool after 2 years, because you can still say: look what I have! No one will recognise it.

I don't think it will ruin the image of the Nexus line.
I think that this is a good phone and im surprised that not so many people have it actually.

I've seen a grand total of 1 Nexus One and 1 Nexus S in the wild since the phones have been launched. The Nexus S being mine.
I didn't get the Nexus S to be a special unique snowflake, I got it because of the stock android experience and updates directly from Google. Though, other phones seem weird to me wince I'm so used to the curved glass display on this phone.
I'll honestly never understand people who feel the need to be special.
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I don't have a nexus s, and I don't mean to cause any problems. I do feels like google has soldout the nexus line to the highest bidder. I was jealous of nexus users because the name nexus to me meant a developers phone and seeing one in the wild meant the owner knew a thing or two about roms and xda. It still means that, but thoses days are numbered now that sprint will be releasing the phone. I wonder if they're going to be insuring the phone. Again I mean no disrespect or anyone on the forums.
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Honestly I don't think sprint is going to release their Nexus S version. That page could just be from the Nexus One.

i like the phone but if other carriers get it i will be parting ways. everywhere i go i see a iphone 4, i dont want that feeling with the nexus s. when i had the nexus one i seen one other person with it. now you can walk into best buy and buy one

I'll only be bothered by the Sprint NS if it's better spec-wise (not counting 4G - which it'll supposedly have - since I'd have to drive 3 hours to the nearest WiMax signal anyway).

The technologically uneducated masses may buy the phone because it's touted as the best android device and available on vodaphone, but its the best phone because it's so modable.
we all know the average user doesn't have a clue about half of the capabilities of their phone, the joy of the nexus for me is that modding becomes a hobby, trying new roms, overclocking, etc, and because the nexus is google native, mods are easier, and the updates come quicker!
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[Q] I Need Your Help On A Decision. What Should I Do And Why?

I Put My Nexus S Up On CL. Right Away I Got Offer After Offer. My Best Offer Is A Brand New In Box Vibrant 4G/ T-Mobile Sam sung Galaxy S 4G. I'm Kind Of Stuck. I Went On line To Search For Battles And Comparisons But Barely Found Any. Just Separate Reviews. Should I Stick With The Nexus S, Or Should I Give It Up For The New Vibrant? In Your Eyes Honestly Who Do You Think Is The Winner Overall And Why? Thanks For Your Help.

Frankly after reading engadgets review of the sgs4g it doesn't seem worth it. Hell they even said they wouldn't give up a ns for it.
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Sure. Let's trade a phone that has a unlocked bootloader and Nexus brand for a device that doesn't have established Android development yet. Which is practically a Vibrant + FFC (Can be applied to a Vibrant) + 4G Chip. Nothing special at all.
The answer is pretty simple, no. I don't even know why you would even consider selling the Nexus S.

zephiK said:
Sure. Let's trade a phone that has a unlocked bootloader and Nexus brand for a device that doesn't have established Android development yet. Which is practically a Vibrant + FFC (Can be applied to a Vibrant) + 4G Chip. Nothing special at all.
The answer is pretty simple, no. I don't even know why you would even consider selling the Nexus S.
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I switch phones probably twice a month or every other. Should I just hold on to it forever? lol
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charlieb620 said:
I switch phones probably twice a month or every other. Should I just hold on to it forever? lol
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Then why are you even asking? I'm not trying to be mean but do what feels right. I saw your thread in the marketplace and you seemed determined to get rid of your Nexus S. I agree with the posters above I would never give up a "Nexus Phone" for a phone that's got not only a crappy touchwiz skin on it, but is loaded with crapware. But whatever....
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sell it and be happy (or sad)

zephiK said:
Sure. Let's trade a phone that has a unlocked bootloader and Nexus brand for a device that doesn't have established Android development yet. Which is practically a Vibrant + FFC (Can be applied to a Vibrant) + 4G Chip. Nothing special at all.
The answer is pretty simple, no. I don't even know why you would even consider selling the Nexus S.
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exactly my thoughts...
i was eyeing the SGS 4G (vibrant+FFC+4G)... and in the end after reading our local SGS 4G forum, i decided no way....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1065
it wont attract enough development, with the SGS2 (which also has 4G) looming close to shore
i'm holding out for SGS2, and i'll still keep the Nexus S

charlieb620 said:
I switch phones probably twice a month or every other. Should I just hold on to it forever? lol
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That's what I did with my G1. I had it since the first day the G1 came out and held onto it onto the Vibrant. Even though there are dual-core processor phones out its not really appealing to me.
Why? Quad cores are reportedly coming out later this year. There are just way too many factors in a phone that I take into account if it's worth getting. The Vibrant? huge mistake in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, it's a great phone but it didn't really fit into my persona.
I'm a huge fan of CyanogenMod. Without CM, I personally don't find it to be a phone that I would be interested in. Sure, custom ROMs are built and all that but they're all based off the OTA. I'm more interested in ROMs that are compiled from AOSP source.
All the Vibrant ROMs were pretty much based off the OTA, so in reality.. it's really the same ROM but themed to look differently with a few things changed here and there. People would say its faster than X ROM but really? its just the placebo effect, of course when you flash a new ROM it'll feel faster. But in order to determine if its faster, you gotta use it for a few days and see how the ROM runs on the phone long-term.
I'm pretty satisfied with the Nexus S, ROM development is starting to kick in. I've also heard reports of Nexus S lacking development, but honestly. Quality > Quantity.
We can have over 10 ROMs but if they're all based off OTA with a few eye-candy changes, its not really much. But with a CM7 base, its huge.

charlieb620 said:
I switch phones probably twice a month or every other. Should I just hold on to it forever? lol
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If you just want a change and you're going to sell the sgs 4g in another month for something else because that's how you roll do it. Why even ask? You will get no love for trading the ns on this forum.
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[hfm] said:
If you just want a change and you're going to sell the sgs 4g in another month for something else because that's how you roll do it. Why even ask? You will get no love for trading the ns on this forum.
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+1.. same with other forums, that's like going to the Atrix 4G forum and asking if its worth it.. a lot of people will say it is just because its their phone. Biased posts.
In the end, its really your decision. But I think majority of the users (at least on here) can agree that NS -> SGS4G isnt a good idea

G2x Or Nexus S?

Hey Everybody,
Well I've had my Nexus S since March 23 and I've really enjoyed trying out various roms and tinkering around with the Android OS. (I came from an iPhone 4 on at&t.) Now I feel like I'm at a crossroad trying to decide what phone to stick with for the next year or so. I have till the 23 to return the nexus to best buy. I bought unlocked and if I do decide to switch I'll do the same with the G2x. How many of you are coming from the nexus s on this forum and what made you want to switch the most? I'm primarily concerned with the battery life on the G2x and updates either from LG or modders. The things I don't like about the nexus s are 3G data speeds (2.5-3 down and 1-1.5 up in my area, Birmingham, AL) and 1 day to day in a half battery life. What would you guys or girls do in a similar situation? Can anyone comment on the "4G" data speeds in this area of the country or in general on T-Mobile? I've read various reports of speeds from 5-9 Mbps down and your average up. I also hope the 4G won't kill battery and we'll have a killswitch when not in use. I'm sure most have seen the mobileburn video, she seemed to put down the nexus s screen in favor of the G2x. I find that hard to believe seeing how awesome the samoled screen looks and how black the blacks are. Anyone who's seen the G2x in store that can confirm the findings she had? Thanks for any help anyone can offer up!
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kflanegan said:
Hey Everybody,
Well I've had my Nexus S since March 23 and I've really enjoyed trying out various roms and tinkering around with the Android OS. (I came from an iPhone 4 on at&t.) Now I feel like I'm at a crossroad trying to decide what phone to stick with for the next year or so. I have till the 23 to return the nexus to best buy. I bought unlocked and if I do decide to switch I'll do the same with the G2x. How many of you are coming from the nexus s on this forum and what made you want to switch the most? I'm primarily concerned with the battery life on the G2x and updates either from LG or modders. The things I don't like about the nexus s are 3G data speeds (2.5-3 down and 1-1.5 up in my area, Birmingham, AL) and 1 day to day in a half battery life. What would you guys or girls do in a similar situation? Can anyone comment on the "4G" data speeds in this area of the country or in general on T-Mobile? I've read various reports of speeds from 5-9 Mbps down and your average up. I also hope the 4G won't kill battery and we'll have a killswitch when not in use. I'm sure most have seen the mobileburn video, she seemed to put down the nexus s screen in favor of the G2x. I find that hard to believe seeing how awesome the samoled screen looks and how black the blacks are. Anyone who's seen the G2x in store that can confirm the findings she had? Thanks for any help anyone can offer up!
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ive only played around with the nexus s so i cant say its better
i can point out things the G2x has over the nexus
DUAL CORE
1080p video/mirroring
4G
and a few more
i am a past VIBRANT/SGS4G owner and can confirm the G2x screen is more "vibrant" than the Super amoled BUT nothing can top the AMOLED blacks/dark colors
i held the SGS4G up to the "test" G2x the local store has with the brightness turned all the way down on both the G2x is much brigher (battery killer?)
and with them turned all the way up (both)
id say the G2x is still brighter/more colorful
i love samsung for their screens but remember just like the nexus this is a GOOGLE phone so updates will come alot quicker than a bloated phone
obviously the dual core vs single core is speaking for its self
and the 1080p video/mirroring does too
the 4G in my area (wisconsin) isnt that great but i did notice hella faster speedtest on my SGS4G than on my vibrant
honeslty if i where you id get the G2x its got a few upsides over the nexus
and for battery i hear its good (1day) for being a monster (dualcore/4g)
this phone is faster than my laptop witch is sad
mines is on its way as you can tell from my sig
but before getting it... i recommend trying it out in the store first
it is kinda heavy feeling (good way) like the nexus s
but its all user preference dont buy it just because people on a forum say its good...
**G2x gets gingerbread mid summer*** (june)

Thanks man, I appreciate the quick response! You make some good points. I'll most likely be going to T-Mobile on Monday or Tuesday to try it out and compare to my Nexus S. It certainly looks like an awesome phone either way so I hope you enjoy yours! The dual core goodness and 4G will most likely be the top selling points if I do dive in.
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kflanegan said:
Thanks man, I appreciate the quick response! You make some good points. I'll most likely be going to T-Mobile on Monday or Tuesday to try it out and compare to my Nexus S. It certainly looks like an awesome phone either way so I hope you enjoy yours! The dual core goodness and 4G will most likely be the top selling points if I do dive in.
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no problem man!
if your still wanting to see what it can do just google "G2x reviews" they got some staggering stats/benchmarks already up plus you can see a little more of the functionality i didnt describe!

I have both, but my Nexus S is now for sale. The G2x blows it away in every area except black levels and form factor. I thought by looking at GPU benchmarks that it would only be marginally faster...I was wrong. It puts the Nexus S to shame. Apps load dramatically faster, web browsing is much faster and smoother, the whole user experience is just better. This phone far exceeds my expectations. I prefer the display to samoled and the battery life is up there with the Nexus S.
Even though I'm an update junkie (one of those guys obsessively hitting refresh on XDA when I catch wind of an OTA), I'm willing to give up 2.3.3 for the faster hardware. It just really is that much better.
If you would like me to perform any specific comparisons let me know.
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T-Mobile® is on it's way to AT&T®, so, do what you gotta do, but AT&T® will be baking all T-Mobile® users get new phones to support their network.
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but AT&T® will be baking all T-Mobile® users get new phones to support their network.
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T-Mobile® is on it's way to AT&T®, so, do what you gotta do,
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so your the FCC now?
i RECOMMEND reading before posting **** like this... this is a opinion
and this phone is WORKING BOTH ON tmobiles AND at&t's network.....
i love people that hear something... and think its going down so there share bad intel... you sir are almost a month outdated with your information... let alone you obviously dont read phone specs before posting about it...
(maybe its just me and i am tires its 4am here, but the ignorance of some people make me wonder how this world is still spinning)

nate420 said:
i RECOMMEND reading before posting **** like this... this is a opinion
and this phone is WORKING BOTH ON tmobiles AND at&t's network.....
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Not just work - This has been the case for a long time. The phone will work on either carrier's 3G/4G networks, which is a first I believe.
Anyway, from what I've been reading, the G2x blows away even the original O2x - I saw a run of Quadrant where the planet and moon graphics test was pumping 100-120FPS!

G2X. Period. I sell high end mobile phones for a living and I've owned a Vibrant, a Nexus S now and soon to be G2X. I got to play with the G2X at work for about 5 hours and its an amazing device. Just like others said, the screen, 1080p, hdmi etc...My nexus will be promptly going on craigslist with 0 regrets.
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Bronk93 said:
G2X. Period. I sell high end mobile phones for a living and I've owned a Vibrant, a Nexus S now and soon to be G2X. I got to play with the G2X at work for about 5 hours and its an amazing device. Just like others said, the screen, 1080p, hdmi etc...My nexus will be promptly going on craigslist with 0 regrets.
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+100
Just sold my Nexus S as the dev section is DEAD! Getting a G2X sent over from the USA
JD

Wow thanks for all the informative posts! I hadn't expected such a quick and diverse response. I posted the same thread on the Nexus S forum with 0 responses. I was really leaning toward the G2x but now having fellow Nexus S owners say the same really helps to make the decision easier. I hope CM7 and others port over quickly so we can get root access and load up some new roms right off the bat!
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kflanegan said:
Wow thanks for all the informative posts! I hadn't expected such a quick and diverse response. I posted the same thread on the Nexus S forum with 0 responses. I was really leaning toward the G2x but now having fellow Nexus S owners say the same really helps to make the decision easier. I hope CM7 and others port over quickly so we can get root access and load up some new roms right off the bat!
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dont quote me but i believe the o2x Root program is working for the G2x: link -------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953182&page=19
as for roms give it a week and CM7 will be on it! (also an assumption but alot of developers are getting this phone!)

kflanegan said:
Wow thanks for all the informative posts! I hadn't expected such a quick and diverse response. I posted the same thread on the Nexus S forum with 0 responses. I was really leaning toward the G2x but now having fellow Nexus S owners say the same really helps to make the decision easier. I hope CM7 and others port over quickly so we can get root access and load up some new roms right off the bat!
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The nexus S forum is not a nice place to be, over zealous moderators and crazy noob users that argue over anything... And of course all of them are anti dev because they think they have the best OS ever...
Its a great OS but i do like to interchange between Sense and MIUI as well
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I will be getting G2x.
I also have NS, and the black level on NS is nowhere to match (unlimited contrast), but the black level on G2x is still pretty good and the viewing angle is good as MT4 (no defect unit) and GTab.
The only concern is the calling quality. LG phones are weak on this category if you ask me. Calling quality on NS is good (especially speakerphone). It's still a phone after all.

I've had my Nexus S for about 2 weeks and I've been trying to not want to get the G2X, but I'm slowly getting swayed. I paid cash for my phone from Best Buy, so I think they'd have to send me a check in the mail with my money. Until then, I'd have no phone. So, that's what will probably hold me back from getting one.
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The waiting is it worth, and it would be max. one week.. You won't regret it
G2x all the way

i too have a NS. Really considering moving to the G2X. The pros outweigh the cons tremendously in my opinion. Quick updates and black levels are the only things the NS has over the G2X. We just got 4G here in Nashville also so im chomping at the bit to get the speeds that i'm already paying for.
here are a few unboxings/reviews to keep you guys salivating
http://youtu.be/K8_Oc3RufZQ?hd=1
http://youtu.be/gYULrpSFu6g?hd=1
http://youtu.be/GdyIwoIn_gY?hd=1

Quick updates.... are the only things the NS has over the G2X.
false G2x will be up there with updates (google phone)

nate420 said:
Quick updates.... are the only things the NS has over the G2X.
false G2x will be up there with updates (google phone)
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You are correct in that it will be "up there" with updates...sooner than phones that need to have custom UIs modified by companies like HTC, Samsung, and *cringe* Motorola. However, there is an important distinction to be made...Nexus S updates come straight from Google, whereas G2x updates come from T-Mobile which causes a notable delay. Nexus S clearly wins in this department.

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Quick updates.... are the only things the NS has over the G2X.
false G2x will be up there with updates (google phone)
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No it wont. Vanilla doesn't = Google phone.

Give up SGS2 -> Return to Nexus S? (ICS support)

Not really serious but I do have my Nexus S sitting here and looking at the Nexus S threads they have MANY ICS roms already: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=883
Geez.

Dude are you for real posting this in the Development section.mod please move.P.S. The only thing that phone has on the gsII is ics.It does not come close to gsII.That is a fact. From a glaxay better than yours.

It was a mistake to post this in development, right? Mods, please move.
Sent from my Beastly SGS2!

Im running ics on my nexus s and its decent. Still has a ways to go. Wrong section btw
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Yeah i think you are right... I think ill return my sgs2 and wait for the tmo version of the galaxy nexus.
While we are at it we should start a twitter campaign #neveragainbuyanythingotherthananexusdevicebecausethedevsarentmovingfastenoughformypatience

Agreed, I humbly apologise for posting this in Dev, I honestly thought I was posting in GENERAL. Please move. Sorry

hazard99 said:
Yeah i think you are right... I think ill return my sgs2 and wait for the tmo version of the galaxy nexus.
While we are at it we should start a twitter campaign #neveragainbuyanythingotherthananexusdevicebecausethedevsarentmovingfastenoughformypatience
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By that time we will have ICS brother with a over all better phone.
From a glaxay better than yours.

I wasnt serious I thought that would be clear with the insanley long twitter hashtag.
I do not port or theme or anything like that so i have no problem waiting.

There's no icon or I would have put one in the OP. I was just really surprised to see ICS in so many flavours for the Nexus S. I had all but forgotten my Nexus S because the GS2 is so superior a phone.

Hey man, heard of blogger.com...? Or Wordpress?

Well as much as I am enjoying ICS on my Nexus-S, I hate having to wait 1.36004 seconds more for apps to launch. I want a SGSII

SGS2 is officially supported by ICS 4.0
just be patient
those ICS you see in Nexus S are just PORTs not legit from sources by Google

It's natural that the Nexus devices are the first to get the next generation of Android. They are after all the development versions even though they are sold to the general public as well.
Guess why I have one, and did not wait for the SGS II.
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My wife on the other hand has a SGS II, and is quite happy with it. I prefer vanilla Android after the horrible experience with Galaxy Spica and HTC Hero before that. For me, Nexus is the way to go, even if there are better devices hardware wise available.
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Honestly I probably deserve to be flamed for posting this ... It wasn't well thought-out. Thanks for being so kind, Guys .... Anyway yeah it just struck me that the old Nexus S has ICS ports. AllGamer you are of course correct. I love my GS2, waiting for ICS isn't a big deal. Especially now that I gave in and rooted it (so easy!!) I do love the control of removing crappy bloatware.

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Honestly I probably deserve to be flamed for posting this ... It wasn't well thought-out. Thanks for being so kind, Guys .... Anyway yeah it just struck me that the old Nexus S has ICS ports. AllGamer you are of course correct. I love my GS2, waiting for ICS isn't a big deal. Especially now that I gave in and rooted it (so easy!!) I do love the control of removing crappy bloatware.
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How was your experiance with TouchWiz? I couldnt imagine myself using it for more than a day.

TW is actually not that bad on the SGS2
i would have agreed on the SGS1

The lockscreen of the SGS II is horrible though.
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why is it so bad..you are sliding a picture not really a big deal.

because many times it takes several attempts to actually slide it enough to unlock the screen. The GB slider or the ICS ring are way more responsive.
Also the SGS II lockscreen does not show the next alarm, forcing you to got to the clock app to check if the alarm is set at the correct time.

Farewell One S Users !

Hey guys, Just letting you all know I will be ditching the One S tomorrow... I've got the Galaxy Note.
I know your thinking ''WTF?!?!?!'' But i had so many issues with the One S (signal related) it was driving me mad, I was offered the S3 (at a hefty price) or the Note, for free, So I took it.
When I first saw the Note I thought ''OMG Thats Hideous, Its waaaay too big'' But the more I saw it, the more I liked it !
My other contract is up soon so I will get the SGS3 then.
So thanks to every one who helped me since day one, I will be moving on to the Note forums as of tomorrow
I will still keep my Help Thread updated as much as possible, And will continue to help as and when I can.
Take care & good bye

azzledazzle said:
Hey guys, Just letting you all know I will be ditching the One S tomorrow... I've got the Galaxy Note.
I know your thinking ''WTF?!?!?!'' But i had so many issues with the One S (signal related) it was driving me mad, I was offered the S3 (at a hefty price) or the Note, for free, So I took it.
When I first saw the Note I thought ''OMG Thats Hideous, Its waaaay too big'' But the more I saw it, the more I liked it !
My other contract is up soon so I will get the SGS3 then.
So thanks to every one who helped me since day one, I will be moving on to the Note forums as of tomorrow
I will still keep my Help Thread updated as much as possible, And will continue to help as and when I can.
Take care & good bye
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Thinking about getting one myself, they are meant to be really awesome handsets mate so you will have fun
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Have fun with the two-handed operation

Enjoy your new unit and hopefully w/o any specific issues as we had here...

You will be missed
Thanks for all the help

Take care mate! Thanks for all your help!
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Take it easy.
Lol who would rate this thread 1 star, and why?!

Good luck with your new phone, azzle, thanks for helping me in your Q&A thread! Now the proud owner of an HTC One S, no regrets at all

Hi mate, sad to see you leave, come back often, after all, this forum is just few clicks away from note's one. Have fun!
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haha thanks guys !!
Ill still be around, Just not as much, Gotta get my head around the Note forums, Its a mess and theres a lot of serious issues, Including simple HardBrick by just full wipe in CWM..
This thread probably wont stay open long, But watch this space Il forever help you guys ! its the least i can do

I'm also considering to leave if I can except I just can't agree to pay the same price for a Galaxy Nexus that have much lower specs everywhere except with the screen and software side... (It's my only choice on my carrier (screw the Razr will ya?))
You are really lucky to have other choices like a Note.
I can't believe that HTC didn't offer a fix for the low signal... Oh, and there still no way to use Skype which I will really need starting next week...
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I know this is about the note, but is it really worth going to the s3 when both phone have almost identical features? And specs..except for ram..
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I know this is about the note, but is it really worth going to the s3 when both phone have almost identical features? And specs..except for ram..
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+expandable memory and removeable battery in the s3

Ok yeah that too..but both are high end phone..one is plastic but awesome looking..and the other is aluminum and awesome also..I'd say..it's personal choice.
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4.3 qHD screen vs 4.8 HD screen don't count as a change?
.3mp vs 2.0mp front camera isn't useful too?
NFC, No-NFC? TouchWiz, Sense? LTE, No-LTE...
The GSIII and the One XL have little to differenciate, but we are talking about the One S here.
There's a huge difference but its value depends on the user and options.
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hey azzledazzle,
i really appreciated the way you where getting on top of the issue with the virtual button mess, really liked your input. i counted you in for one who's pushing the issue further with HTC.
So, i find it a bit hard that you "gave up" on it but totally understandable on the other side. My One S is literally doing my head in (wife threw it at me in anger) with that perfectly unusable state its in. It sits there, playing with its screen and buttons just like its gotten its own mind but i cant make it do anything else most of the time.
So if it was like that for you, i can only repeat myself: i do understand. Still i find it a bit sad.
my opinion on the note: am working on it for my brother and i find it disappointing. Samsungs surface is stupid, KIES is like having one leg amputated, cant really go anywhere with that code, the phone hides anyones head while at it (just for the lolz of it), its too big. seriously.
And as a tablet, its too small. But as i said, my opinion
Good luck on your new adventures mister Azzle!

Hey mate,
Have fun with the Note, its been my primary device for 7 months now. Its a great phone. After a while its size becomes normal.
As for the comments above, i find it a perfect size, its like having a tab on you at all times. My only gripe is touchwiz, i do prefer sense.
Peace!

azzledazzle said:
Hey guys, Just letting you all know I will be ditching the One S tomorrow... I've got the Galaxy Note.
I know your thinking ''WTF?!?!?!'' But i had so many issues with the One S (signal related) it was driving me mad, I was offered the S3 (at a hefty price) or the Note, for free, So I took it.
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I can't say as I blame you. I getting pretty sick of my One S. Brilliant phone except it has next door to useless signal reception. It spends 3 to 4 hours a day without signal - which irritates when I know signal is good. What to replace with I dunno but this issue is likely to sicken me off HTC. Won't be the Note though as far too big for me :laugh:

Galaxy nexus
Same here. After two months I am getting rid of it for Galaxy nexus $349 from the play store. We have minimal support for this device. Thanks to cm9 devs anyways.
It make no good to have powerfull phone that cannot multitask or have no completed custom ROM. And now Jelly Bean. By the time ONE S gets JB Google will announce next nexus probably this fall with KEY LIME 5.0
Better have slightly outdated hardware that prrobably will not be much noticable and have up to date software, vanilla or custom ROM with no issues.
And HTC and their delayed kernel source release. SIII released it before device was on the market. That how you get developers love.

I really wanted to love this phone, but yesterday I had a chance to exchange it for a new one in the box to see if it fixed my signal/wifi issues or get the Galaxy S3. Every smartphone I have owned has been HTC so I was nervous, but I opted for the S3 and all I can say is wow. It's an awesome phone and completely blows the One S out of the water for my needs.
I knew going into the the One S I would be making concessions on things I wanted such as an SD card slot and removable battery. Its a super sexy phone, but if you can't use it as a phone it does me no good, too many dropped/missed calls and poor wifi. I hope they do fix the signal issues for those who keep it and I'm glad some people were experiencing no problems.
HTC really needs to up their game on the next round of phones, I gave them extensive feedback online and they even called to follow up, which was nice. I told them I have owned a G1, MT3GS, G2, MT4GS and One S and enjoyed them all with the exception of the OS. I did have a seperate issue with them concerning the MT4GS and replacement parts that irritated me as well.
Best of luck to you all and thank you for all the help and resources from this forum!