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Ever thought of making a phone? Comment Here!

i know i have

If I had the technical know-how, I would. Wouldnt be the most high end thing, but if I could build something that could run Android, had wifi and ran on GSM networks, I'd love it because it would mean I'd be able to set its IMEI number to whatever I wanted (provided it were valid and not in use) , dodging AT&T's mandatory smartphone data plan requirement.
Could also drop battery hogging features that I never use, like GPS and bluetooth.

I would love to build something off of the upcoming Tegra 3 SoC. Wonder if you can buy a single SoC...

Me too
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same here
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xda phone anyone

Only everytime i look at my phone i dream of what it should look like and what it should do
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I always wanted to make a phone that prints money.
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Should I trade my GS3 for a Windows Phone 8X?

Help would be appreciated.
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The selection of apps on windows is really lacking compared to iOS and android.
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syoungblood95 said:
Help would be appreciated.
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Depends what you want in a phone. Windows phones are like a secluded island you can't escape.
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Chuckleb0ne said:
Depends what you want in a phone. Windows phones are like a secluded island you can't escape.
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Some people like LOST though.
I wouldn't.
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I personally think the SIII + Android wallops any phone running windows. If you're pissed at yourself and want to teach yourself a lesson, then yeah make the trade.

If you like the windows phone launcher just get launcher 8. It's free and then you have the ability to get the best of both world. Android is great because you can transform it to look like anything. Also if you want the windows notifications there are apps for that to. That is why android is great you can mix and match to make it look like anything. You could even make it look like an iphone with espier launcher (personally wouldn't do that).
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I just feel that with all the live tiles on wp8 that it would consume battery like no other. And personally I think they look more boring than iOS.
*lol at the fact that I just installed launcher 8 and slightly like the new look!
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If you don't use many apps, don't like to install ROMs, and don't like having hundreds of customization options then do the trade.
The Windows phone app ecosystem is really really lacking.....
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My buddy works for Verizon and they took his s3 and gave him the new windows phone and he cannot stand it lol soooo I would say no along with others the s3 is bad ass and the best phone I've had so far
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Ummmmm. NO!
I am a MCSE and MCSA and personally I do not rely on any MS product for dependability.

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please dont...

No
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Yesp
IF your plan is to sell the phones, but get them to throw in 50-75 when you show how far superior the s3 is. Just because the 8x is newer it's average selling price on eBay is higher
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No, I wouldnt. I would get bored of the UI really quick and not being able to customize it much

I'd give it a shot. If nothing else you'll reinforce your decision one way or another.
I got the HTC Trophy Windows Phone and was quite happy with it. At the time it was very refreshing to have a phone that was always responsive and never needed a reboot....it just worked. I was also glad to have free time in the evenings again by not tweaking/reflashing my phone all the time. There were very few apps that I couldn't find alternatives for with Windowws phone....don't let anyone talk about quantity of appa like 125k apps aren't enough...another refreshing experience was the uniformed-ness of the apps...and the general clean looks.
There are a lot of things Microsoft did right, but in the end there were too many limitations compared to what android offered (actual file management for non music, video, or picture files).
I'd keep an eye on Windows Phone as really some of those limitations were due to MS playing catch up and not having enough time to implement them. They will fill out those features soon enough.
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No for the sole reason of a pathetic number of apps (good apps...not random apps. ex: still no pandora app). Is verizon giving you this as a replacement or are you selling it? If its a replacement, no way...new gs3 for a refurb windows phone..thats a no for me.

Stop with the lack of apps bit. Sure there may not be an official Pandora app, but there were at least 2 apps that used the Pandora api and worked just as good as Pandora....let alone the html5 Pandora webpage worked fine...including you still being able to use the universal music controls on the lock screen. The unofficial app was actually better because it never played an ad....though it might have changed in the last couple of months.
Now to back track a bit as I got carried away with supporting Windows Phone to realize what you were really asking.....with the support Samsung has behind the S3 and the hardware features I don't think you'd really be gaining anything by switching....in fact I will admit that you'll probably lose features by switching. If you had an older Android phone then sure, but an S3 is too capable and stable to be replaced by anything just yet...except maybe a Note 2....
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OK, we all heard of the cons from Wins8, for the pros, got to admit it's FAST and SMOOTH than any Android phone and Iphone5. I compared the Nokia wins8 it to my Note2 and S3.

Microsoft = Welcome to the Suck!
Currently not being productive on my S3.

Building your own device

I know I saw an article about this and I don't know it anyone else has recently but it discussed the possibilities of manufacturers letting customers build their own device kind of how computer manufacturers do now.
I think this would be a really cool idea. I would love to just build a phone the way I want it but of course I would just throw together a phone with all the best specs
Realistically I doubt this would ever happen. It would take away control from carrier's and also manufacturers. They love having customers in the palm of their hands begging for a new device just 2-3 months after paying full retail for the one they currently own.
Just imagine how much that would change the cell phone industry?
Any input
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That would be a neat idea but the cost would be ridiculous. I would not be opposed to having more options though.
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Holy ****... I just imagined an Alienware, custom built, Android-driven cell phone and had a geek-gasm...

Haha alienware! I just think it would be a very cool concept
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GreenMunky said:
Holy ****... I just imagined an Alienware, custom built, Android-driven cell phone and had a geek-gasm...
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Alienware is overpriced and overrated, much like apple(sorry I had to) the best way to build is just buy the parts yourself off of new egg or something similar. You will always pay less this way.
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pyroemaniac said:
Alienware is overpriced and overrated, much like apple(sorry I had to) the best way to build is just buy the parts yourself off of new egg or something similar. You will always pay less this way.
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Agreed! Plus since alienware was purchased by dell their quality went downhill.
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Back in the tmob g2 days there was a company that was making custom made to order android. phones
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pyroemaniac said:
Alienware is overpriced and overrated, much like apple(sorry I had to) the best way to build is just buy the parts yourself off of new egg or something similar. You will always pay less this way.
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I agree, I've built every computer I've used for the last 15 years. I just like the aesthetic quality of Alienware's products and thought it would be nifty if they would put those design aspects towards a phone chassis and UI.

If I had the money.. I'd do it. Question then would be how to like your phone without it infringing on another.
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I think that would make developing ROMs and kernels for phones nearly impossible with there being such a huge variety in hardware. It would be really cool for sure, but I believe development would pretty much die.
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GreenMunky said:
Holy ****... I just imagined an Alienware, custom built, Android-driven cell phone and had a geek-gasm...
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Yea, then you could pay twice the price of the worth of the machine so you can get a little alien head graphic on it.:good:

I imagine there would be some some similarity due to the standards that would have to be put in place based on mobo size, case size, how everything fits together.... I'd still totally do it. Ive already heavily enjoyed building computers. Would give a nice sense of control over a device that can so easily erode privacy.
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Should I buy a S3 for less money or am I better of with s4 new 24 month Contract?

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Do you need bleeding edge specs?

It would be my main broadband connection so maybe.. Also wondering if apps get more ram hungry will 1gb be enough to get me through two years on a S3 as manufacturers are starting to put 2gb in now
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topcat07 said:
It would be my main broadband connection so maybe.. Also wondering if apps get more ram hungry will 1gb be enough to get me through two years on a S3 as manufacturers are starting to put 2gb in now
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1GB left me with 300-400MB to spare. 2GB gives me 1.2-1.3GB free. So if you game theres and obvious advantage but most notably multiasking is buttery smooth.
To put things into perspective, with 2GB I can be in Chrome and switch to AOSP Browser, open up 5 or 6 apps, then come back to Chrome exactly where I left off with no hitches or page refreshing. I could barely have 2 other apps in memory without Chrome reloading the page.
As for using as a hotspot I don't see any advantage an S3 would have over an S4 but what I can tell you is the 2GB of was enough for me to make switch from my S3 to XZ. No more worrying about RAM usage.
Period.

Thank you for your help.
I am currently on a orange san diego.
Just tested something similar now you have pointed it out. The 1gb ram is 512mb usable if I have opera mini open with several tabs there is barely anything left around 150mb left and it starts freezing
Guess I need to try and stretch to 2gb ram ofbi can
Would the 4g and dc-hsdpa be a big difference compared to s3 in real life or is it a marketing ploy..
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topcat07 said:
Thank you for your help.
Would the 4g and dc-hsdpa be a big difference compared to s3 in real life or is it a marketing ploy..
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LTE/DC-H will always be faster than regular HSPA(+)/3G no doubt about that. If you live in US where 3G bands are densely congested, 4G is pretty much everywhere it should be and relatively cheap go for it.
You mentioned you'll be hotspotting so I would guess you'll notice the advantage.
If your here in UK its a tougher question as plans are way overpriced, less widespread and limited to 8GB

i prefer s4 but cost is annoying me

Hahahahahah cost is annoying trying to justify it is hard
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Haven't checked specs for other carriers but I do know my sprint s3 lte has 2gb ram.
Will probably upgrade to an s4 later this year, the new display has me jealous.
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As someone who has been burned before with buying an old phone (bought a HTC Evo 4G when it was over a year old), I say get the new one. A year into this phone I got no updates or nothing. We were forgotten. I was stuck on gingerbread until I rooted.
I feel I shouldn't have had to root to enjoy the latest software, but I'm glad I did.
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Thanks for the useful info but 1gb ram has been standard for few years ago now but if there starting to put 2gb in makes you wonder how much longer 1gb will last
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Sewrizer said:
It doesn't matter. In order to run an application you need the cpu to be good. RAM is only good for multi-tasking.
I hope you make the choice that would make you happy, because, in the end it is up to you what smartphone you choose and it is better not to follow other person's advice if you know that it would not make you satisfied.
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Think I am going to get s3 and save my self £240! Not like I will need to be doing many other things with a game open
Thanks for your help
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discussions about 'what device should I buy?' please here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179

What do you think about the ubuntu edge?

Im myself are not sure why they are doing this. The ubuntu edge doesnt really seem practical. I mean, who needs two lte antennas in their phone?
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It's an interesting experiment, but honestly I don't know if it's gonna meet success. I mean, what if people buy it just for the 4 GB of RAM and then run Android?

GanassaStorta said:
It's an interesting experiment, but honestly I don't know if it's gonna meet success. I mean, what if people buy it just for the 4 GB of RAM and then run Android?
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Then android would fly
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This is going to be a beast of a phone. wished I could afford to try it.
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bbrad said:
Then android would fly
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Hahaha that is true indeed mate

The phone looks super sexy.... and it's true, I bet jb would hum on that slab.

17kimd said:
Im myself are not sure why they are doing this. The ubuntu edge doesnt really seem practical. I mean, who needs two lte antennas in their phone?
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I believe the two antennas were for use on a carrier of your choice, since it comes without contract (even international).
Impractical probably for most. Ever since I got an android device (an archos) many years back I kinda wanted to be able to have a functional desktop experience. Having a note ii now I can basically already do that, whether im using a tablet multiwindow mod or the linuxonandroid app. That being said, there seems to be enough who want that kind of functionality. Would be even cooler to see somethin like that with a keyboard dock. Old idea that was tried on other phones.

I'd go as far as to say this is nothing like what's been done before.
I love it, would definitely buy it if it was coming out sooner, but I need a new phone now, not in 2014.
Never figured the price to be all that steep either, you 'muricans have gotten too used to carrier-subsidized stuff
Here in Norway an $800 price tag is normal for such a badass...
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if using android why this phone have a name ubuntu edge ?

kickthefreak said:
if using android why this phone have a name ubuntu edge ?
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You don't reqd much do you? It dual boots Ubuntu and android plus when you hook it up to your minister it turns into a full instillation.
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kickthefreak said:
if using android why this phone have a name ubuntu edge ?
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It's an Ubuntu touch phone that has the option to boot into android, with an android app compatibility layer for Ubuntu coming soon so you can still use your favorite apps when using u-touch. It also has a desktop mode where you can hook it up to a monitor and enjoy the full desktop version of Ubuntu.
The desktop mode is the reason for the specs, so it's literally a computer in your pocket. Thanks to so many ARM distributions out there, almost every single piece of software in the main Ubuntu repositories has been ported to ARM. Overall, for $800 you get an Android phone, and a desktop computer that fits in your pocket.
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Overall, for $800 you get an Android phone, and a desktop computer that fits in your pocket.
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Soo true. Thays really what drew me. Im mean it really sounds like a high quality device and it wouod have to be to meet for both a high end android device and a very functional desktop computer. I can even imagine it being more, having the ability to be a laptop too.

I just read only people who support the development donation 775 will get the phone its not being publicly sold or distributed also the 2 antenna deal is one lte antenna is for the US the other is for functionality in EU if y'all want I'll link the article from indegogo which is the current most updated article.
Edit: ok I apologize and correct my last statement it's not on indegogo site that's the place this article refers to if you want to donate and back this project to get one... Here's the article
http://technabob.com/blog/2013/07/28/ubuntu-edge-smartphone/
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Whether or not you like Ubuntu, you should hope that this 'experiment' exceed, doing so would surely drive something positive towards the mobile phone scene.

But will it get the newest android versions when they release like the nexus devices, or will it just update android in the same way as, say Sony does? That's probably the qyestion holding me back a little.

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But will it get the newest android versions when they release like the nexus devices, or will it just update android in the same way as, say Sony does? That's probably the qyestion holding me back a little.
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It is based on CM so it will be fast with aNDROID-Updates!

this phone wouldn't be commercially successful

At the beginning I thought the campaign is gonna be a huge success.. but looking at it now.. seems like a far cry from being successful. But would be cool to see a device that can dual boot android & ubuntu though:fingers-crossed:..

What do I think? Neat idea, not so great on the execution. The Android world is full of great-but-not-quite-there ideas, and this is a good one -- unfortunately the timing just isn't right.
Dual-booting is just way beyond the scope of what the average person needs or wants right now, in my opinion. Could it be useful? Definitely, if implemented and executed correctly. Maybe this is one of those product categories people don't know they want until they have it?

iloveindia said:
this phone wouldn't be commercially successful
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They will not even meet the goal. Being successful comes later
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