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hi everyone,
i have a quick question, i just upgraded my phone to the nexus s from sprint, they give me 13 days to return if i wanted to do that, the main reason i got this phone was for the NFC chip to be able to use google wallet, however i got it and i can't even use it becasue the prepaid card from google wallet is not working i called them and they say that the system is down and it wouln't go back on for about 2 weaks.
My question is do you guys think i should stay with this phone or i should bring it back and exchange to the galaxy s2 epic 4g?
thanks for all of your input on this.
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Election Day said:
I'd prefer a Nexus phone over anything. An unlockable bootloader if you want to flash your own ROM's and the fastest OTA's if you want to stay stock.
The only phone worth exchanging it for is the Galaxy Nexus, in my opinion. But I don't really see the need yet. The Nexus S is a great phone, even though the specs may be less astonishing than many new phones.
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Thanks man i appreciated.
anybody else have any more sugestion about this?
You could take it back and wait on Sprints GN
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i heard that its going to be a will before that come out
I think the Nexus is definitely worth keeping. It's a great size, and there is still a massive amount of developing being done. Keep it ... you won't regret it.
Gs2 will be upgraded ics soon
If you have enough money, the answer is gs2
Stick with it!
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When I first got my NS4G I got bored of it quick. I was used to HTC Sense. I have almost traded it and/or sold it many times, but when it gets down to it I CANNOT part with this phone. The Nexus is one of the greatest phones. Pure Google, no Sprint or Samsung bloatware. I have learned so much with this phone.
I am up for a new phone with my provider.
So I am wondering should I get the S3 now or should I wait for the next phone from Samsung.
I read abotu rumors that the S4 might be pulled up to go on sale with the iPhone 5.
Though based on track recrod I doubt to see a S3 successor prior to July 2013 (if not later).
Currently I have a Samsung Infuse (AT&T) and I am quite happy with it.
What are your thoughts?
the chance of samsung releasing the S4 anytime before june/july of 2013, is about .00000000000000001%. The S3 is by far the best phone on the market right now, and its worth getting. You also have to release that in the phone world, there's always something rumored to be 'better' right around the corner, so you might as well get it now, because otherwise you'll be waiting forever.
Neverendingxsin said:
the chance of samsung releasing the S4 anytime before june/july of 2013, is about .00000000000000001%. The S3 is by far the best phone on the market right now, and its worth getting. You also have to release that in the phone world, there's always something rumored to be 'better' right around the corner, so you might as well get it now, because otherwise you'll be waiting forever.
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Agreed I don't see it being released any sooner than 2013 and being that this is the best thing available I would pick it up while you can
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Thanks,
that goes in line with my thoughts.
P.S.: Just relaized this was the Verizon version... Posted the same in AT&T as this is the right corner for me...
As a computer enthusiast, I'll tell you that you don't wait for tech unless it's maybe 1 month away at most. Get it now, it is mostly overkill for what 95% of people use it for anyways.
WTF? This phone just came out like 2 weeks ago. It will be a year before the SGSIV comes out.
If you're eligible for an upgrade now, and you like the SGSIII, then get it.
If you don't like the SGSIII, get something else. Don't just sit around and wait for a year for the next version of a phone you don't even like.
I'm really curious to hear from where this rumor came from. A dollar on that it starts with, "my friend told me..." or "my dad works at Nintendo and he said....".
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GS3 is already one of the (if not THE) top selling smartphone of all time. Samsung would A) lose a lot in their marketing campaign on it along with all the sales that would have still been pulling from it being a new phone and B) piss off EVERY SINGLE PERSON who bought an S3 because now their phone is moot point (which as part A states, is a sh*t ton of people). Why is there even a poll on this? Should I buy an iphone 5 or an iphone 6? Lol.....
I'm also very curious as to where someone would try and post that the S4 is being released soon.......
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GS3 is already one of the (if not THE) top selling smartphone of all time. Samsung would A) lose a lot in their marketing campaign on it along with all the sales that would have still been pulling from it being a new phone and B) piss off EVERY SINGLE PERSON who bought an S3 because now their phone is moot point (which as part A states, is a sh*t ton of people). Why is there even a poll on this? Should I buy an iphone 5 or an iphone 6? Lol.....
I'm also very curious as to where someone would try and post that the S4 is being released soon.......
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"I'm also very curious as to where someone would try and post that the S4 is being released soon......."
I would like to know who on earth would say any thing like that.
Get the S3 or wait for the iphone "5" if that is your cup of tea.
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"I'm also very curious as to where someone would try and post that the S4 is being released soon......."
I would like to know who on earth would say any thing like that.
Get the S3 or wait for the iphone "5" if that is your cup of tea.
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He said the next Samsung phone rumored to be the S4. Im guessing he just added the S4 part himself assuming the next top Samsung phone will be that. The phone that Im guessing he heard about that will be released soon is the Note 2. Unless you want a 5.5in screen get the S3.
op, GET THE GS3!!! Its by far the best device that I have owned by leaps and bounds....main reason, it just plain works! Great signal, battery life, gps, speaker,camera, a plethora of ram, beautiful screen, and smooth as a babies arse!!
Wait for the iPhone 5. If it truly is better than the galaxy s3-which I highly doubt-then get it. If not, get the s3.
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oh my....... that means you'll have to wait about a year... since it's only been .. what.? a month since it came out?? but of course.. by then... the new GS5 will come out.. then the S6. I say wait for the Note 2. That's realistic because it's likely to come out within couple months. Even though I have a S3, I think I'm gonna give that to my husband and nab the Note2! ^_____^
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I would get the note 2 if verizon releases it...
Get the s3 now, best phone on the market
naw man wait for the S5 since you are going to wait for the S4 anyway
srly just get the S3 unless you want to wait another year (assuming there are no delays...) to get a new phone
You're going to be waiting a long time for an S4...
S4 appear take a very long time, how it functions, to be used only after know,I still very confident of Samsung mobile phones.
Eh, the S7 will be out before you know it, so I'd just wait it out.
I would wait to c what apple n Motorola drop in next month or so,then do a trial run with the top phones n c what fits u the best n go with that.
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I would wait to c what apple n Motorola drop in next month or so,then do a trial run with the top phones n c what fits u the best n go with that.
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Well becuase he used the word iphone, I would say he should wait for apple as well. Now Motorola to me is trash, because the OTA 100% stock GB to ICS update killed flash player.( And they would not fix it)
I had more issue's with them/my Razr, but any way's. I think he should get a S3 unless he likes apple/want's smaller screen or what ever.
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PrDog, you should get a commish from Jtag for pimpin their name, cause they just made $60 big ones from me. That said, I'm torn... I have owned the Galaxy Note 2 for less than 24 hours and already love it WAAAY more than the GS3 (which is still a king in my book).
They are pretty darn positive (their words) that they can fix my shiz. I'm hoping to either get the gs3 back and sell it along with my badass tablet (asus transformer infinity) to pay for the GN2. I'm not gonna lie, I LOVE THE GN2!!!!
My other option is to get the GS3 back and since I'll be available for upgrade in August, wait for the GN3... Just wanted to hear some thoughts...What would some of you do???
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http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
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PrDog, you should get a commish from Jtag for pimpin their name, cause they just made $60 big ones from me. That said, I'm torn... I have owned the Galaxy Note 2 for less than 24 hours and already love it WAAAY more than the GS3 (which is still a king in my book).
They are pretty darn positive (their words) that they can fix my shiz. I'm hoping to either get the gs3 back and sell it along with my badass tablet (asus transformer infinity) to pay for the GN2. I'm not gonna lie, I LOVE THE GN2!!!!
My other option is to get the GS3 back and since I'll be available for upgrade in August, wait for the GN3... Just wanted to hear some thoughts...What would some of you do???[/QUOTE]
Well Josh is actually one of us and volunteered his services for the S3 unlock testing when first released.
I would hold off and wait. The gn3 will be like the n2 but more of a beast. Also there will be an htc mega one and whatever moto decides to release.
Im holding off until the fall and see what new devices will be launching for the holiday.
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PrDog, you should get a commish from Jtag for pimpin their name, cause they just made $60 big ones from me. That said, I'm torn... I have owned the Galaxy Note 2 for less than 24 hours and already love it WAAAY more than the GS3 (which is still a king in my book).
They are pretty darn positive (their words) that they can fix my shiz. I'm hoping to either get the gs3 back and sell it along with my badass tablet (asus transformer infinity) to pay for the GN2. I'm not gonna lie, I LOVE THE GN2!!!!
My other option is to get the GS3 back and since I'll be available for upgrade in August, wait for the GN3... Just wanted to hear some thoughts...What would some of you do???
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Well Josh is actually one of us and volunteered his services for the S3 unlock testing when first released. [/QUOTE]
Still not rooting though PRdog... lol
I currently have the s2. Almost picked up a N2 the other day for a decent price but the guy backed out on me. I'm guessing someone made him a better offer. I'm also available for an upgrade in August and will wait for the next great thing. Thats if i decide to stay with verizon. I might go back to sprint. I don't think verizon coverage is any better in my area and it was nice not having to worry about how much data I used.
First off Questions go in Q&A
If you select "yes this is a question" it puts a [Q] in the title
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Next there is a sticky to discuss other devices and comparisons
Hello XDA,
I have been owning the Nexus 4 for about 6 months now and before I went with this phone I had a hard time deciding between the Nexus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy SIII. Ultimately I went with the Nexus 4 because I knew a lot of people already had the SIII.
Sadly now after 6 months I'm starting to doubt this decision as I kind off miss having the look and feel of the SIII. Don't get me wrong I like Touchwiz but also like Stock Android but sometime I'm just leaning towards the feel of the SIII.
The SIII is about 310 euro's right here in the Netherlands, so please don't advice me to get a S4 which I don't want.
The Nexus 4 sells for about 250 euro's second handed so If I need to add another 60 I wouldn't mind.
So I'm kind of asking for some opinions and if someone can clear some things out. Yes I know 4.4 is coming for my phone in like a week and yes most of you might wonder why I should talk about this but hey
ZyreHD said:
Hello XDA,
I have been owning the Nexus 4 for about 6 months now and before I went with this phone I had a hard time deciding between the Nexus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy SIII. Ultimately I went with the Nexus 4 because I knew a lot of people already had the SIII.
Sadly now after 6 months I'm starting to doubt this decision as I kind off miss having the look and feel of the SIII. Don't get me wrong I like Touchwiz but also like Stock Android but sometime I'm just leaning towards the feel of the SIII.
The SIII is about 310 euro's right here in the Netherlands, so please don't advice me to get a S4 which I don't want.
The Nexus 4 sells for about 250 euro's second handed so If I need to add another 60 I wouldn't mind.
So I'm kind of asking for some opinions and if someone can clear some things out. Yes I know 4.4 is coming for my phone in like a week and yes most of you might wonder why I should talk about this but hey
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The S3 is a 2 year old phone with lag issues. For the price, why wouldn't you consider the Nexus 5?
InfinitiGuy said:
The S3 is a 2 year old phone with lag issues. For the price, why would you consider the Nexus 5?
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The Nexus 5 is selling for 400+ here in NL
Bonus of the S3 would be SD card slot which I would drool for on s nexus device.
But by all means if you want touchwiz that's awesome, but I don't find myself using them too often after about the second week.
If anything you could flash an AOSP rom onto the S3 and have no need for the nexus, switching between interfaces as you see fit. And if you're into flashing stuff you'll have to wait a bit longer for new content as I'm sure you already know.
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ZyreHD said:
The Nexus 5 is selling for 400+ here in NL
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So for roughly 90 more you get a brand new phone (N5) with technology that will last you longer which will reduce your need to upgrade again sooner. Although you're spending some additional money now, you'll save money in the long run when you consider resale value of your new phone.
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So for roughly 90 more you get a brand new phone (N5) with technology that will last you longer which will reduce your need to upgrade again sooner. Although you're spending some additional money now, you'll save money in the long run when you consider resale value of your new phone.
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I have no work right now and I'm already kind of low on money sadly. I'm just getting around.
Only thing I can think of is that I sell my 320gb HDD but I have no idea how much I can get for it :/.
Someone bid 200 for my Nexus 4 including the Ringke Bumper.
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I have no work right now and I'm already kind of low on money sadly. I'm just getting around.
Only thing I can think of is that I sell my 320gb HDD but I have no idea how much I can get for it :/.
Someone bid 200 for my Nexus 4 including the Ringke Bumper.
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If you're not working, the last thing I'd worry about is changing from the same generation phone to another. If it was an even swap then go for it, otherwise I'd hold off and upgrade when you can or actually need it.
InfinitiGuy said:
If you're not working, the last thing I'd worry about is changing from the same generation phone to another. If it was an even swap then go for it, otherwise I'd hold off and upgrade when you can or actually need it.
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Yeah you might be right. And seeing 4.4 is also coming to the N4 it might be such a big difference.
Nexus 4 Is better than S3 and Kitkat will come to you in a few days think again
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Hello! I am highly considering getting the S5 tomorrow, I'll be using the at&t next plan which will actually save me money.
However I am on a rooted and flashed MDL S4 which I realize is amazing, since it's not de-qfused.
AT&T said I can get the S5 for a cheaper plan and $50 down, or I could trade in my S4 for $115 credit to cover it all. Should I still keep my S4 and pay the $50 and sell it individually? I think they're going for roughly $250+ still right?
I could also keep the S4 as a backup phone, since it is fully flashable on MDL. Does anyone think the S5 will eventually be flashable and rootable? The reason I am highly considering getting it is for the upgraded camera, as I use it the most. I've already played with a display model in-store and it's feels phenomenonal over the S4 in various ways.
Opinions people?
Br4nd3n said:
Hello! I am highly considering getting the S5 tomorrow, I'll be using the at&t next plan which will actually save me money.
However I am on a rooted and flashed MDL S4 which I realize is amazing, since it's not de-qfused.
AT&T said I can get the S5 for a cheaper plan and $50 down, or I could trade in my S4 for $115 credit to cover it all. Should I still keep my S4 and pay the $50 and sell it individually? I think they're going for roughly $250+ still right?
I could also keep the S4 as a backup phone, since it is fully flashable on MDL. Does anyone think the S5 will eventually be flashable and rootable? The reason I am highly considering getting it is for the upgraded camera, as I use it the most. I've already played with a display model in-store and it's feels phenomenonal over the S4 in various ways.
Opinions people?
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With the current state of locked S4's, I wouldn't count on the AT&T S5 seeing AOSP ROMs for a while if at all. If you don't want AOSP again until a new phone, then sell the S4. Otherwise, you could keep it around.
For me personally I don't think you will see the S5 rooted . Rumor mills have been churning out all variations of the device will have a locked bootloader . With that being said its possible for root to be achieved but in light of what has been seen in terms of progress on the S4 I wouldn't place money on it . Hell I could be proven wrong simply by typing that but but I doubt it . I have previously owned the S3 and S4 , Both phones were rooted and I absolutely loved them both . As carrier bloatware continues (AT&T) , I want a device I control not the carrier not the manufacturer . For the average user the S5 will more than likely be a very well equipped phone for "their" needs . With that being said , Samsung's actions in terms of locking down software has swayed me to either move to a Nexus device direct from Google . Or even possibly send me in the direction of HTC , which as a company has recorded losses so eh not sure about betting on that horse either . All of this is strictly my two cents .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433789
Rooted and Safestrap maybe; bootloader unlocked or ever run AOSP no.
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Rooted and Safestrap maybe; bootloader unlocked or ever run AOSP no.
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Exactly. Welcome to the new Samsung. Trading my S4 for a Nexus 5 as soon as possible. I really miss 180Mb roms and 45Mb gapps. AOSP on any new locked bl Sammy is a pipe dream at this point.
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The next plan is a high interest rip off better off paying $199 on a 2 year contract. In one year on next at something like $28 a month you're paying around $336 a year. I agree with rebel Att can have their locked bootloaders.
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S4 Purchase
Having new phone is always beneficial, especially if it is iPhone 4s ...well I think iPhone is good set , I think you should go 50$ deal
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