Is it the cool/popular thing to do or do they actually think it's a better phone?
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Is it the cool/popular thing to do or do they actually think it's a better phone?
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I'm still here
I can sum it up for you in one sentence.
The Samsung Galaxy S 3 is not locked down, and the HTC One X is.
I know two people who switched and didn't have one that was locked down. One is a developer and one did some theming.
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im not imporant but im leaving too lol
Psshh, s3 is way better!
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what about if its cool ,popular and a better phone?.... millions own it already not a hard thing to find out why its such a success.
many of the people at my work place own one.. and none of them even know whats xda.. so is being unlocked still the key to that success?
If you don't have one then you don't know what your missing. S3 is just good in every department!! Say no more cuzzy!!
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I have an S3 on my account, I got it for a buddy of mine. I've spent a good deal of time playing with it and can't see the appeal at all. It just isn't anywhere near as nice as the HOX. 2GB of RAM, that's it. Everything else about it sucks compared to the HOX. My 1GB is working just fine for me.
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I have an S3 on my account, I got it for a buddy of mine. I've spent a good deal of time playing with it and can't see the appeal at all. It just isn't anywhere near as nice as the HOX. 2GB of RAM, that's it. Everything else about it sucks compared to the HOX. My 1GB is working just fine for me.
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Bingo u hit the nail on the head. People complain about the lack of removable battery. Ummmmmmm maybe 10% of pple would actually carry a spare. IPhone doesn't remove battery and I'm sure we're all aware of how well that does. And as far as storage goes, yea it wouldn't hurt to atleast have 32gb. But I havent filled 16. So consider me happy.
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Lol!!
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If you don't have one then you don't know what your missing. S3 is just good in every department!! Say no more cuzzy!!
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have one and i use my one x more
I have my HOX, that's all I want and need for a phone for the next year.
S3 is a little too fancy imo, I'm allowed that after checking it out and seeing it first hand,meh.
WR
Rattled off a KingCobra OneX
Had an opportunity to switch out to an S3 but I didn't jump on it. Now I wish I had
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H8rift. XsMagical. Scott. And others are more then enough reasons for me to never leave this phone. And Rohan has done amazing things with AOKP and he is still in highschool if I'm not mistaken. These guys make our phone what it is and we have to work around ATT and HTC security features. The Devs we have are a reason not to leave.
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Then you should ask them. And couple people isn't everyone.
The main reason is: most users if they don't buy the iPhone they'll go for sammy because of the brand. You don't know much about a smartphone but you at least know they make good tv's, computers, refrigerators, you name it. Where else do you see the HTC logo? Many people didn't hear about it. So, obviously pick the Samsung instead.
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H8rift. XsMagical. Scott. And others are more then enough reasons for me to never leave this phone. And Rohan has done amazing things with AOKP and he is still in highschool if I'm not mistaken. These guys make our phone what it is and we have to work around ATT and HTC security features. The Devs we have are a reason not to leave.
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Sorry to disappoint you but Scott now has a sgs3.
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He also has the one x and is still developing for it.
If I had the money to spare he would have an nexus 7 as well
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hmmm
What is the big deal about which smartphone you use? I would bet that most people on XDA are pretty well clued up about phone tech and so, money permitting, they will make an informed purchase, buying the phone that suits them best.
I own the SGS3 and yeah, I think it is top notch handset, but that doesn't mean I diss other handsets. I like to think I'm more evolved than that (though some of my pals would dispute that :laugh. If someone comes to me for smartphone buying advice, I will try my best to give an informed opinion based on my experience and their tech knowledge and needs...and quite often I'd send them down the iPhone route, not because I think it is a better phone (though Apple, whether you like it or not, make fantastic hardware, just a shame about the company ethos), but because it is probably the best phone for them.
Most on this particular thread will probably own an HTC...again good top noth handsets, but I personally avoid them due to a very bad customer service experience a couple of years ago (threads can be found elsewhere), but that doesn't stop me recommending them to others (though I do also relate my experiences). And many others on XDA will own a whole variety of other smartphones.
The point is, does it matter which phone you own? Yes, some people will spend a fortune on a top end handset just for bragging rights, but there's nothing worse than a 'phone snob'. Most of us on XDA buy what is best for us and are generally happy and if we're not, we switch.
You pays your (hard earned) cash and makes your (well informed) choice. Enjoy what you have, worry not what other think about it and be proud that you are part of XDA and have the knowledge to tinker with and give advice about your techie toys. Just don't get caught up in a 'mine's better than yours' debate.
Happy tinkering folks!
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I'm loving this phone..not missing the big screen of the note..is a phone..and a phone gets old.this phone is so thin..got the s4.. I'll try stock.see how it goes..glad to be in this forums now..
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I'm loving this phone..not missing the big screen of the note..is a phone..and a phone gets old.this phone is so thin..got the s4.. I'll try stock.see how it goes..glad to be in this forums now..
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Good for you man, don't pay attentionto all the negativity over here people are getting buyers remorse because the sgs3 is coming out. It's a great device, I can't wait to see everyone that switches over complain over there.
My buyers remorse just came in the form of the GS2 my wife got yesterday for free... I was hating on it when it first came out, but now that I've used it, and it's been updated to ICS, I think I could be very happy with it. But then I'm addicted to the One S's camera, which, aside from the color over-saturation issue, is awesome and much better than the GS2's. Now I just have to wait for the GS3 to arrive and for ebay to be overrun with GS2's so I can snatch one up for cheap.
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My buyers remorse just came in the form of the GS2 my wife got yesterday for free... I was hating on it when it first came out, but now that I've used it, and it's been updated to ICS, I think I could be very happy with it. But then I'm addicted to the One S's camera, which, aside from the color over-saturation issue, is awesome and much better than the GS2's. Now I just have to wait for the GS3 to arrive and for ebay to be overrun with GS2's so I can snatch one up for cheap.
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I plan on getting one myself depending on what comes with it but this is going to be my primary device. The other will be for development but I have a few devices now totaling 8 so I'll chalk it up to the collection.
I only buy phones as they come out.trade the old ones out. But not just any phone.only high end phones.once the note 2 comes out. Then I'll have it again.
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I'm loving this phone..not missing the big screen of the note..is a phone..and a phone gets old.this phone is so thin..got the s4.. I'll try stock.see how it goes..glad to be in this forums now..
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U should be hating the pixalation in the one s
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U should be hating the pixalation in the one s
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No problem here and had you not read about it you wouldn't have noticed it yourself, it only happens when web pages first load and after that its gone.
My suggestion to you is to get rid if it and get the SGS3 and find that it will be slightly better but still there, people don't realize that the better the screen the more your processor has to work to correct it taking away from processing a little inorder to have 1 second of pixelation instead of 3.
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I'm loving this phone..not missing the big screen of the note..is a phone..and a phone gets old.this phone is so thin..got the s4.. I'll try stock.see how it goes..glad to be in this forums now..
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Good to have you bro.
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Well,I'm not a big fan of getting rid of phones or complaining due to every little thing..I use them,test them,of I like it I'll keep it longer.but a phone is a phone.and mistakes will be made.
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Go to this thread.
No.
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not spam its a link to the XDA deals forum
*seems legit*
I know it sucks for us that have the phone for more than 30 days but this an att move and it's on all smart phones not only the HOX.
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Go to this thread.
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found no such thing ? link ?
I can provide a pic with the info but its a local news paper from Puerto Rico.
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Sorry for the wrong info, it's not every smartphone. The ones included in the offer are the Nokia Lumia 900, HTC One X, G3 and Galaxy Note.
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I can provide a pic with the info but its a local news paper from Puerto Rico.
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I remember back in the days walking through caguas with my 8125, neighbors thought I was making big money lmao. AT&T has dominated pr and took over suncoms customers almost overnight
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I remember back in the days walking through caguas with my 8125, neighbors thought I was making big money lmao. AT&T has dominated pr and took over suncoms customers almost overnight
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Hahaha... Where are living now? Are you in the states?
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Omg, i hate captcha so much..I don't think there is a word in the English language to describe my raw ire towards this idiotic platform.
The $50 hox you are talking about are refurbs.
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The $50 hox you are talking about are refurbs.
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Aka the result of stupid xda peps bricking their perfectly good phones... They returned them bricked because of a scratch or piece of dust under the screen...
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Aka the result of stupid xda peps bricking their perfectly good phones... They returned them bricked because of a scratch or piece of dust under the screen...
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The result of stupid htc that makes crappy quality phone. Iknow people thay had to swap their phones 10times and still had problematic units. Do not think thay everybody follows xda, I would say only a minor portion of people thay own the device do
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The result of stupid htc that makes crappy quality phone. Iknow people thay had to swap their phones 10times and still had problematic units. Do not think thay everybody follows xda, I would say only a minor portion of people thay own the device do
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Samsung has the same issues, my gf and her mother have sent back their phones multiple times because they just didn't work right.
Btw dude stop trolling these HTC forums and praising Samsung, it gets annoying
We are a small portion of the smart phone population and I believe those who don't educate themselves on these phones as we do are more prone to sending back phones due to idiotic issues
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I've owned many htc smartphones and not only (tilt, tilt2, one, captivate, atrix, iphone 4, vivid, hox) and I've yet to return not even one unit (and believe me some were really abused by my kids). How in the world someone retuns 5 or more units, you gotta be retarded if after 2 replacements you still go back to the same model/brand or whatever, however if you still do it, then you must really love that device and therefore no need to complain about it.
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Well no they actually were brand new phones. It was a 3 day promotion. And it stated on the fine print that there weren't refurbished units. And I personally called an att and a representative told me the same thing that was stated in fine print.
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Hahaha... Where are living now? Are you in the states?
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In New York, I can't even impress my cousins over there now cause everyone's got a front facing camera on their phones lmao
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In New York, I can't even impress my cousins over there now cause everyone's got a front facing camera on their phones lmao
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Yep. It's like everyone has a smartphone this days.
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Well no they actually were brand new phones. It was a 3 day promotion. And it stated on the fine print that there weren't refurbished units. And I personally called an att and a representative told me the same thing that was stated in fine print.
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Maybe that too. This is my source http://slickdeals.net/f/5070954-Refurb-HTC-one-49-99-at-att-New-or-upgrades
Hey guys. It's sad for me to say, but I just sold my One X tonight. Someone offered me a price I couldn't refuse. I just bought a Galaxy Note 10.1 so I may also get a Samsung phone to match.
I will miss this community dearly! Like I said in the 'Introduce Yourself' thread, this has been the best experience I've had on XDA since I joined. I hope you guys get JB soon. The wait was tough. If someone wants access to the files of the theme I made a while back I'd be glad to hand it over.
Take care guys!
P.S. I usually don't keep a specific phone for too long. I end up getting bored with it no matter how much development there is. It's just that there's so much different tech out there that I try to use as much of it as I can. Maybe it's my OCD, but I think it's just my love for technology lol.
-Scott
Mind telling us what you got offered for it?
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I'm curious what these are worth now also
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Thanks for your twrp. Theme another good man out of this community .... I hope you enjoy your future devices
Cough*Have fun with your sub par screen*cough.. I am kidding.. But the HTC One X series has challenged apple on its screen res.. You may be back , unless somehow you got the DROID DNA, and which I would understand(although you say you might get a phone in the Samsung department) is hehe.. Anyways I hope you enjoy your new phone, and farewell... Maybe..
I love the red theme for twrp it goes great with the red theme for viper thanks
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It was nice knowing you man for the brief time that I was here!
I'm thinking of jumping ship as well. I've received 4 consecutive faulty replacement devices, and they won't let me switch. It may just be high time to sell it and start fresh somewhere else.
But, this isn't about me! Haha I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
Thanks guys. I didn't know anyone used that twrp theme lol. I agree, I may be back. I would tell you what I got for it but I don't think you want to know..
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. I would tell you what I got for it but I don't think you want to know..
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Why would we ask then?
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Have fun with your new device. I do understand what you mean about getting bored with a device though I'm the same way.
So long.
let us know what device you get next.
Nevermind
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Why would we ask then?
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This. Lol.
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LOL but you guys are gonna hate me! Haha, no I got offered an iPhone 5 Verizon unlocked for an incredible price so I'm using that until I find a different Android. I never thought I'd say this again but I'm actually enjoying the switch a bit. I still have my Note 10.1 to tinker with Android style and this iPhone isn't permanent I don't think.
Please, don't flame me too much lol.
I like iPhone 5..
But I prefer android because there's more potential.
If I had to use an iPhone 5, I would, and wouldn't complain
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I like iPhone 5..
But I prefer android because there's more potential.
If I had to use an iPhone 5, I would, and wouldn't complain
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Thanks. I was just afraid to post that in an XDA forum lol. You know how it can get sometimes when Apple is mentioned haha.
Hey and resale value on apple devices are crazy ...good luck and the iPhone is not a bad good it's good to say the least just I would hate to be locked into apple's world...don't worry any sane member wouldn't flame you..I'm still using your twrp theme..I hope you Still stalk/lurk around these forums you'll be missed Mr Scott
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LOL but you guys are gonna hate me! Haha, no I got offered an iPhone 5 Verizon unlocked for an incredible price so I'm using that until I find a different Android. I never thought I'd say this again but I'm actually enjoying the switch a bit. I still have my Note 10.1 to tinker with Android style and this iPhone isn't permanent I don't think.
Please, don't flame me too much lol.
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No problem IPhones is a solid piece of hardware. I have the 4s, if it had a bigger screen I'd use it as a daily phone. But then again I get bored with a device after awhile so I'm thinking of trying win phone 8 for awhile.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll-d3k5oQkQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Hopefully you'll be back soon
Honestly? I just got my replacement One X about a week ago, still flawless. If someone offered me the iPhone 5 in beyond good condition (No cosmetic, good battery, etc.) I would take it. It's a solid piece of hardware.
My office has recently taken a stance of "our apps are built for iOS first" so being on Android I have to wait 6-12 months to get what others already have.
I decided to bite the bullet and put a local ad up to trade my rooted One X with 2 cases (perfect condition) for an iPhone 4s. A few days have gone by and I have not had a single response. Where I live it usually takes less than a day to get a deal done.
I though originally I was giving something up, so getting this phone for a 4s would be a bonus to whomever responded. Am I crazy? Set me straight here...
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People think iPhones are better cuz they cost more. Good luck.
What's the point of this thread?
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Just go buy an iPod ?
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Just go buy an iPod ?
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That's not a bad alternative...
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mirGantrophy said:
Just go buy an iPod ?
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This.
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This.
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That. Who cares.
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Retracted.....
Have your work provide an iPhone if that is what you need for WORK! Why should you compromise if they drag their ass making apps that you need for WORK!
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I'm of the opinion that people won't consider that an even trade. I personally traded my iPhone 4 for the HOX I have now, and it was worth more as well. Apple products just seem to have a higher value.
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Apple products just seem to have a higher value.
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True, iPhones tend to hold their resale value better. Just a quick browse through eBay, it looks like 4S is going for (ballpark) $300, and the One X is going for around $200. So many people will probably not see it as an even trade.
Plus, the cycle for Android phones is really around 6 months, where iPhones are upgraded yearly (another part of the reason for the difference in resale value). One X has already been superceded by the X+ in many respects, with the M7 not far from launch either. So even if someone is looking at switching to Android, they might see the One X as being almost 2 gens behind, versus the iPhone 4S, which is one gen behind, and likely won't be 2 gens behind until Oct/Nov.
Of course, value is subjective, and you might still get someone to trade. But odds are probably not in your favor. I'd think about posting it as a straight out sale, seeing what you can get for it, and use the money to buy what you want.
I traded a 4s for my HOX. That was 2 months ago when the prices were very close on eBay. I have owned and still own both iOS and Android, iOS holds their value.
That being said...HOX is one of the best Androids offered by AT&T. Even though used iPhones sell for more, it is still a fair trade. You will get a bite, it just may take a little time. All you need is someone tired of iOS.
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Opening my own contract with AT&T. I've ALWAYS had a Samsung phone. And it recently started looking like every phone they released looked the same. I mean the s4/s3/note/note2 look exactly the same besides bigger/smaller dimensions.. Is this phone still worth getting?? Can it still hold its own. Is there more to it than I think when it comes to unlocking boot loader then flashing ROMs?? Should I just get the HTC one.. Or X+ even?? Please give me your opinion.. Thanks!
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Opening my own contract with AT&T. I've ALWAYS had a Samsung phone. And it recently started looking like every phone they released looked the same. I mean the s4/s3/note/note2 look exactly the same besides bigger/smaller dimensions.. Is this phone still worth getting?? Can it still hold its own. Is there more to it than I think when it comes to unlocking boot loader then flashing ROMs?? Should I just get the HTC one.. Or X+ even?? Please give me your opinion.. Thanks!
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i would get the one.
this phone is a bit dated.
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i would get the one.
this phone is a bit dated.
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Thank you for the reply. My only concern with the ONE being can it be rooted and able to flash ROMs SOON?? Cause if not I'd prefer to wait till its able. Unless you think its fine out of the box?
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I would also like to note this will be my very first HTC phone I've owned. So please give me advice on these phones as to how much is different from Samsung. As in rooted flashing recovery. What's this s-off/on stuff?? I've never messed with it
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I would also like to note this will be my very first HTC phone I've owned. So please give me advice on these phones as to how much is different from Samsung. As in rooted flashing recovery. What's this s-off/on stuff?? I've never messed with it
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my expert advice would be to do some research.
I came over from a captivate and didn't have too many problems getting adjusted. There are loads of tutorials on what you'll need to do with root and bootloader so it's just a matter of reading and getting started. I'd honestly recommend getting a One though. I love my one X, but I can never recommend getting an older phone unless you can't afford / don't care about the newer models. I don't know about development for the One X+, but I'd take that over the One X just for the storage space.
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Just get the one. Not because Samsung are terrible (they are not) but because it it something different. Its like going someplace to eat and getting the same thing. Try something new. Plus HTC makes phones to last (of course when you take care of them)
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Just get the one. Not because Samsung are terrible (they are not) but because it it something different. Its like going someplace to eat and getting the same thing. Try something new. Plus HTC makes phones to last (of course when you take care of them)
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This... One x is still a great piece but with the available options you'd be silly to but this handset but that's my opinion also.. I've had mine a year and still love it but soon, new device will make it into my hands...
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