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I'm consider buying a Galaxy Nexus and I wanted to get some info from the community about the process before ordering through the Google Play store.
1. SIM card: My carrier is T-mobile and I know the phone will work on the their network. When I get the GN is it as simple as putting my SIM card in the new phone and then activating the phone via T-mobile's site? Or is there more to the proceess?
2. Selling the G2x: Once I've got the new phone I'll be selling my G2x on craigslist. What should I worry about as far as security goes? Is it enough to do a factory reset and format the SD card? The phone has already been returned to stock ROM and recovery so I don't have CWM on it right now. Also, once the phone is wiped is there any functionality or do you need to be logged in using a gmail address to do anything? The reason I ask is if a potential buyer wants to see the phone running to make sure it's working, etc, I'd like to be able to do that without worrying about logging in.
3. Opinions on the Galaxy Nexus in the long term: if I buy a Nexus I will probably be using it as my daily driver for at least a year and a half. I know Google will be supporting the OS but I'd like opinions on the hardware. I don't game on my phone at all. I mostly use it for productivity and light entertainment: email, messaging, task management, social media, music, podcast listening, stuff like that.
4. Any other thoughts on the process you might like to add.
And thanks in advance for your responses. I don't post here much but I lurk almost every day and the info I've gotten here has always been valuable.
dmj2012 said:
I'm consider buying a Galaxy Nexus and I wanted to get some info from the community about the process before ordering through the Google Play store.
1. SIM card: My carrier is T-mobile and I know the phone will work on the their network. When I get the GN is it as simple as putting my SIM card in the new phone and then activating the phone via T-mobile's site? Or is there more to the proceess?
2. Selling the G2x: Once I've got the new phone I'll be selling my G2x on craigslist. What should I worry about as far as security goes? Is it enough to do a factory reset and format the SD card? The phone has already been returned to stock ROM and recovery so I don't have CWM on it right now. Also, once the phone is wiped is there any functionality or do you need to be logged in using a gmail address to do anything? The reason I ask is if a potential buyer wants to see the phone running to make sure it's working, etc, I'd like to be able to do that without worrying about logging in.
3. Opinions on the Galaxy Nexus in the long term: if I buy a Nexus I will probably be using it as my daily driver for at least a year and a half. I know Google will be supporting the OS but I'd like opinions on the hardware. I don't game on my phone at all. I mostly use it for productivity and light entertainment: email, messaging, task management, social media, music, podcast listening, stuff like that.
4. Any other thoughts on the process you might like to add.
And thanks in advance for your responses. I don't post here much but I lurk almost every day and the info I've gotten here has always been valuable.
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1. Its as simple as just putting your sim card in. That's all you have to do, as I don't think you have to activate the phone as it comes unlocked and is ready for any sim(which the sim itself is already activated)
2. I'd say wipe the internal storage and go back to a stock rom, unroot, and flash a stock recovery, EDIT: I see you've already did. As SD card goes, sell it separately, or for a few more bucks bundled with the phone or just an added, free extra, as the G2x didn't come with one if I remember correctly. Also, I don't think there is a way to skip setup. I mean I guess you could sign in, and then do a factory reset once more, Im not exactly sure on that one.
3. As hardware for what you'll be doing with it, I say the Nexus is perfect for that. And if so, I've seen the Nexus still performs well when playing heavy games.
4. I say the Nexus is one of the best choices you can go for right now. Its a guaranteed phone that will still be up to date in 2 years. I don't have it but right now I'd get it over any other.
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Thanks for the reply noah. Had to wait a bit because just as I was deciding to get my Nexus Google took it down temporarily. It's back up now so I'm getting ready to make my purchase.
I do have another question - I have a car charger I use for my G2x. Will that be able to plug into the Galaxy Nexus or are the ports different?
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Thanks for the reply noah. Had to wait a bit because just as I was deciding to get my Nexus Google took it down temporarily. It's back up now so I'm getting ready to make my purchase.
I do have another question - I have a car charger I use for my G2x. Will that be able to plug into the Galaxy Nexus or are the ports different?
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Yep, the usb/charging ports are the same(micro USB)
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Thanks again. Last couple days I came close to posting the order and fell short of pulling the trigger on the deal. The only lingering doubt I have right now is longevity. The specs on the Nexus 7 blow away the Galaxy, but I don't want a tablet I want a phone. I'm just afraid of laying out the cash for GN and getting something that may get bogged down in less than a year as apps upgrade to meet hardware specs of newer devices.
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Thanks again. Last couple days I came close to posting the order and fell short of pulling the trigger on the deal. The only lingering doubt I have right now is longevity. The specs on the Nexus 7 blow away the Galaxy, but I don't want a tablet I want a phone. I'm just afraid of laying out the cash for GN and getting something that may get bogged down in less than a year as apps upgrade to meet hardware specs of newer devices.
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I doubt it. As the nexus will continue to be updated for another few years, so it'll continue to pull its own weight good enough(Nexus S still got jelly bean). And besides, there's custom roms and stuff too. It'll be a good purchase.
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Given Verizon's encrypted bootloader and highly unlikely chance that the developer version will help in unlocking this phone, is it still worth keeping? I haven't even taken the SG3 out of the FedEx box because I don't want to be stuck with an unmoddable phone. I currently have a Thunderbolt running ThunderShed's ROM with IMO's kernel, and do not want to give up that experience just for a shinier phone. What are your thoughts and opinions?
I'd say it's worth keeping till the end of the 14-day return period, hopefully the bootloader will either be cracked by then (of course, this date varies depending on when you got your phone), or it will become apparent that it's never going to be cracked.
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I'd say it's worth keeping till the end of the 14-day return period, hopefully the bootloader will either be cracked by then (of course, this date varies depending on when you got your phone), or it will become apparent that it's never going to be cracked.
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I just received the phone yesterday, so I have until 7/25 - a good chunk of dev time. I just really hope this doesn't turn out to be a Moto-esque debacle where it's a massive kludge.
One thing that I've noticed with this phone vs others: it works extremely well out of the box. Not only that but we're going to get JB. If modding is that super important to you, either wait for the next Nexus (not guaranteed to be on VZW), or get the current one. You're not going to get a totally moddable phone anymore unless you get the Nexus. Or you can just switch carriers for an unlocked GS3.
For myself: I'm tired of crackflashing. I'm tired of running the latest ROM release and working through bugs. I'm sick of things not working and constantly wiping over and over again. I wanted a phone that just worked well out of the box, and the GS3 is perfect for that. Of course this is entirely subjective, and your needs are obviously more inline with Nexus devices. I'd say if you don't want to put the bootloader status to chance, wait for the next Nexus.
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One thing that I've noticed with this phone vs others: it works extremely well out of the box. Not only that but we're going to get JB. If modding is that super important to you, either wait for the next Nexus (not guaranteed to be on VZW), or get the current one. You're not going to get a totally moddable phone anymore unless you get the Nexus. Or you can just switch carriers for an unlocked GS3.
For myself: I'm tired of crackflashing. I'm tired of running the latest ROM release and working through bugs. I'm sick of things not working and constantly wiping over and over again. I wanted a phone that just worked well out of the box, and the GS3 is perfect for that. Of course this is entirely subjective, and your needs are obviously more inline with Nexus devices. I'd say if you don't want to put the bootloader status to chance, wait for the next Nexus.
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WOW!!! right on the head with that one, I feel the exact same way.
Usually I jump on any mod available but this time i like it just working.
I'm really just waiting on Jelly Bean now.
Depends if you can roll stock. I got at&t gs3. On task and ktoon AOPK and phone is far better than touch wiz. Even with a few minor bugs that will be worked out. On release #2 and its awsome
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Got my phone today and I gotta admit I love the phone Rooted with stock. I would say keep it. Remember the bootloader is locked but only for now.
Aquila76 said:
Given Verizon's encrypted bootloader and highly unlikely chance that the developer version will help in unlocking this phone, is it still worth keeping? I haven't even taken the SG3 out of the FedEx box because I don't want to be stuck with an unmoddable phone. I currently have a Thunderbolt running ThunderShed's ROM with IMO's kernel, and do not want to give up that experience just for a shinier phone. What are your thoughts and opinions?
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Its extremely early to write off our chances of getting past the bootloader. Even with the encrypted bootloader there has been massives amount of progress, and the phone just hit the stores TODAY. Calling it an unmoddable phone isn't accurate, as we already have the ability to run custom kernels and roms, just not an unsigned boot image. Patience is key, but if you dont have any, return it and get a GNEX with its one gig of ram and 5mp camera
In the news
Samsung will offer open bootloader for Verizon SGS3 phones - on their site.
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Samsung will offer open bootloader for Verizon SGS3 phones - on their site.
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Where is the source or proof of your claim
I was in the same boat op but after using mine I'm loving it. I came from a droid x running cm7gb and I miss things like hard button music control and other customization but the hardware makes up for it. I rooted using the new method and I love it even more. I'm confident that the devs will make progress. IMO the gap between stock and custom is a lot smaller on this phone. Once jb comes to it it will be insane even if it's a samsung version.
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Samsung will offer open bootloader for Verizon SGS3 phones - on their site.
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Yes, you can purchase a totally new phone for $600 if you're up for the expense. It's not a simple software download.
Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna go ahead and fire it up for the time being. Worst case, I can return it in a couple weeks if the stock ROM is too annoying. Best case, the bootloader gets cracked like my Thunderbolt. Most likely, I'll just stop worrying and love the bomb. It sounds like the OEMs have realized we don't want messy, bloated, slothy interfaces gumming up our phones.
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Well, just wanted to add a final note to this. I'm trying to return it and go back to my Thunderbolt. The radio is terrible compared to that phone, constantly dropping wifi and 3G/4G. The phone keeps locking to a black screen requiring a battery pull to restart it. Just not worth the aggravation.
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I plan on keeping the SG3 until the nexus comes out hopefully on Verizon.
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Well, just wanted to add a final note to this. I'm trying to return it and go back to my Thunderbolt. The radio is terrible compared to that phone, constantly dropping wifi and 3G/4G. The phone keeps locking to a black screen requiring a battery pull to restart it. Just not worth the aggravation.
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Maybe you got a dud. I know (myself included) 8 people who already have these phones, plus many many on here and none have your issues. Yeah, your signal is reported differently than htc phones, but what gives there.
It's definitely worth keeping. I have came from iphones and various android devices such as the htc evo, motorola droid razr and the samsung galaxy nexus for verizon and I love the samsung s3. Out of all these devices even with the extended battery on them this battery/phone out performs the other phones.
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Maybe you got a dud. I know (myself included) 8 people who already have these phones, plus many many on here and none have your issues. Yeah, your signal is reported differently than htc phones, but what gives there.
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Guess there's lots of duds out there then...
TechSavvy2 said:
Maybe you got a dud. I know (myself included) 8 people who already have these phones, plus many many on here and none have your issues. Yeah, your signal is reported differently than htc phones, but what gives there.
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Exactly, this phone is awesome
Hmmm, a couple of people mentioned that they are tired of modding and crackflashing? Why are you still here on xda? I buy android so I can feed my addiction of owning new phones without actually changing devices. I look forward to new mods and roms.
Oh ya, with all the new development, almost everything can be done with the so called locked bootloader. I'm running the new cm10 /jelly Bean as my daily driver. #screwyouverizon
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I am asking because I got the 4.0.4 update for my razr and now flash is dead. It just won't work on stock and I don't want to flash a rom on it, because I have had hardware issues with it in the past.
After being on the phone with them for 2-2.5 hours. They said I could get a HTC Rezound, but not a S3. I don't really buy this can't have a S3 just because I got my phone last year crap. They are both 199 2 year and 599 Full Retail. ( That's a rip off for the razr, but I am going to try and use this if I can because I have all ways like samsung better.
If they are willing to give me a Rezound do you think I can/should push for a S3.
I am really not a HTC fan and love my S2, best phone EVER. I would like to know if this can be done or if this more like to end in epic fail trying to swap a razr for a S3.
Note's I have tried:
1) About 4-5 web browsers ( Fire fox, Dolphin, sky fire, stock Browser and Chrome.)
2) Factory reset
3) HTML 5 ( It work's poorly to say the lest when I can find it that is.)
4) Using app's for every thing and it feels like a iphone. ( I did not buy a phone like this so I would need app's that are not as good as the web site.)
Update: Got them to let me do the "impossible" yet again and swap a razr for S3.
I told them I would not take a phone with a lot less battery life and would flat out not take the nexus. I also told them that your online store say's it works with flash still and list ICS on there too. Well after I went into that, they put me on hold for a bit and bam I get a 16GB S3 shipping right to my house with a order # in a text msg to my razr. now waiting for the e-mail.
Update2: Got the shipping e-mail and will now be able to track the phone in till it's on my door step. Oh yea
Update4: Got the phone. OH YEA
Battery still not here yet.
4ktvs said:
I am asking because I got the 4.0.4 update for my razr and now flash is dead. It just won't work on stock and I don't want to flash a rom on it, because I have had hardware issues with it in the past.
After being on the phone with them for 2-2.5 hours. They said I could get a HTC Rezound, but not a S3. I don't really buy this can't have a S3 just because I got my phone last year. They are both 199 2 year and 599 Full Retail. ( That's a rip off for the razr, but I am going to try and use this if I can because I have all ways like samsung better.
So does flash work and if so do you think I should push for a S3.
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Flash works on the native browser for the S3.
Ok just wanted to be sure.
Edit: does it come with flash and if not can you download it from the play store or side load it?
thanks
Flash works fine. Flash doesn't work in chrome on any phone. A lot of sites are transitioning to HTML5 but compliance is very spotty, at best.
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Flash works on the native browser for the S3.
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Yes, it does.
I get a big kick out of demonstrating this regularly to all the iphone users I work with.......
I know it does not work on chrome, but 3 techs working for verizon told me to try that. +100000000000000000 to the HTML 5 comment. That's why losing flash on my razr sucked so much and that I would not just lie down on this issue. Oh and even when I can find HTML 5.... It does not work/ very "laggy" on my razr. That update has really messed the phone up.
4ktvs said:
I know it does not work on chrome, but 3 techs working for verizon told me to try that. +100000000000000000 to the HTML 5 comment. That's why losing flash on my razr sucked so much and that I would not just lie down on this issue. Oh and even when I can find HTML 5.... It does not work/ very "laggy" on my razr. That update has really messed the phone up.
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Can you use Dolphin HD on your phone? I think it supports Flash natively, if I'm not mistaken. Nice browser too.
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That will not work, becuase the Razr OS it's self is the issue. It's doomed because motorola is crap. I with them for about over a hour and verizon for 2-2.5 hours. I tryed Dolphin, fire fox, Chorome. (Becuase they told me too) Then they acted like this was OK. BS verizon, BS. Flash does not end intill JB NOT ICS you ********.
I have to take the HTC or call back and try for a S3.
Updating your phone is supposed to add features, not remove them. WTF is Verizon and Motorola thinking? Why doesn't it support flash anymore? I'm with you.. what a bunch of assholes!
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Updating your phone is supposed to add features, not remove them. WTF is Verizon and Motorola thinking? Why doesn't it support flash anymore? I'm with you.. what a bunch of assholes!
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They try real hard to say it's google ICS does not work with flash and that flash did it, but I got them real good one that one( Called them out BIG time on this BS). This ICS has broke more than just flash, call's sound like trash now, youtube APP look's like 240p on HQ and more.
Glad your with me, so are two store reps. I think tomorrow I will call again and tell them I want the S3 and I won't take a phone way less battery life (The HTC phone) or else... court time for braking a feature that I got the phone for. I know flash won't live forever, but this is BS.
I would have called today, but I did not really have the time.
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They try real hard to say it's google ICS does not work with flash and that flash did it, but I got them real good one that one( Called them out BIG time on this BS). This ICS has broke more than just flash, call's sound like trash now, youtube APP look's like 240p on HQ and more.
Glad your with me, so are two store reps. I think tomorrow I will call again and tell them I want the S3 and I won't take a phone way less battery life (The HTC phone) or else... court time for braking a feature that I got the phone for. I know flash won't live forever, but this is BS.
I would have called today, but I did not really have the time.
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You should get some of your fellow RAZR users to file BBB complaints.
Better fire some off to the FCC as well. Seriously.
If we don't stand up to Verizon, soon, it will be too late. That whole "speak now or forever hold your peace" thing.
They take our apps, they take our options and then they want to take more money. **** them.
What is it in the razr's software that is crippling flash. If you have flash player installed and a browser that supports it I don't know why it wouldn't work. Flash worked fine on eclair, froyo, gingerbread, ice cream sandwich and jelly bean on my old evo 4g...It worked fine on froyo &gb my my girlfriends old DROID 2 and it works like a champ on the s3. I just don't see how it can be dependant on anything other than the browser and flash player... Am I missing something?
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They don't seem to give a flying **** and every time some one says any thing all the fan boy's kill it any way they can. My best bet is to force them to give me a S3 vs them fixing a update. I know I am never buying a droid branded phone ever again, that's for sure. You should herd the a-holes, talking like braking crap is ok, becuase flash is ending some time, but NOT now. You lazy BLEEPING crap holes.
P.S I don't know why it does not work too, the OS is a big mess with this update so that's likely why. Yes it is 100% stock by the way
Edit: can any one think of a better tile? thanks
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I am asking because I got the 4.0.4 update for my razr and now flash is dead. It just won't work on stock and I don't want to flash a rom on it, because I have had hardware issues with it in the past.
After being on the phone with them for 2-2.5 hours. They said I could get a HTC Rezound, but not a S3. I don't really buy this can't have a S3 just because I got my phone last year crap. They are both 199 2 year and 599 Full Retail. ( That's a rip off for the razr, but I am going to try and use this if I can because I have all ways like samsung better.
If they are willing to give me a Rezound do you think I can/should push for a S3.
I am really not a HTC fan and love my S2, best phone EVER. I would like to know if this can be done or if this more like to end in epic fail trying to swap a razr for a S3.
Note's I have tried:
1) About 4-5 web browsers ( Fire fox, Dolphin, sky fire, stock Browser and Chrome.)
2) Factory reset
3) HTML 5 ( It work's poorly to say the lest when I can find it that is.)
4) Using app's for every thing and it feels like a iphone. ( I did not buy a phone like this so I would need app's that are not as good as the web site.)
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whichever way you go it wont matter once your device gets to Jelly Bean... Flash is not on Jelly Bean at all unless you force it and even then it may not work.
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whichever way you go it wont matter once your device gets to Jelly Bean... Flash is not on Jelly Bean at all unless you force it and even then it may not work.
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Which, if all other Motorola's are any indication, won't see JB at all as Verizon will soon EOL the device and its encrypted boot loader, well, need I say more?
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It's their fault you became dissatisfied with the phone through the bull**** updates. Argue for the S3, it's the same price. Back when I cracked the screen on my OG Droid, I argued with Asurion and sure enough they sent me a brand new Droid 2 (due to them not making OG Droids anymore). Then when the Droid 2's power button gave out, I called up VZW and sure enough, after a good amount of hassle they sent me a brand new Droid 2 Global. I've only had my contract for ~2 years, and in that time I have had 4 brand new phones and have only paid for 2 (well, 3 if you count the insurance deductible, even then $90 was less than half of the then-current price for D2Gs).
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It's their fault you became dissatisfied with the phone through the bull**** updates. Argue for the S3, it's the same price. Back when I cracked the screen on my OG Droid, I argued with Asurion and sure enough they sent me a brand new Droid 2 (due to them not making OG Droids anymore). Then when the Droid 2's power button gave out, I called up VZW and sure enough, after a good amount of hassle they sent me a brand new Droid 2 Global. I've only had my contract for ~2 years, and in that time I have had 4 brand new phones and have only paid for 2 (well, 3 if you count the insurance deductible, even then $90 was less than half of the then-current price for D2Gs).
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That's what I think too and I got verizon to see it my way. I got a text with order #, but not the e-mail yet. It was "impossible" due to limited stock and only S3 owner's could get a phone swap. I called bull on that one and would not take a lesser phone for there miss take not mine. This will be my 3rd phone and I have only paid for the first one that messed up and had to be replaced for over heating and data issues.
So now I will soon be joining you guys.
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That's what I think too and I got verizon to see it my way. I got a text with order #, but not the e-mail yet. It was "impossible" due to limited stock and only S3 owner's could get a phone swap. I called bull on that one and would not take a lesser phone for there miss take not mine. This will be my 3rd phone and I have only paid for the first one that messed up and had to be replaced for over heating and data issues.
So now I will soon be joining you guys.
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Can you pm more info on how you did this? I have had 15 RAZR/RAZR maxx replacements and they'll give me any phone I want, besides the S3, so if you managed to do it, I want to be able too as well! Any help would be greatly appreciated man!
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4ktvs said:
That's what I think too and I got verizon to see it my way. I got a text with order #, but not the e-mail yet. It was "impossible" due to limited stock and only S3 owner's could get a phone swap. I called bull on that one and would not take a lesser phone for there miss take not mine. This will be my 3rd phone and I have only paid for the first one that messed up and had to be replaced for over heating and data issues.
So now I will soon be joining you guys.
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:good: Congratulations!
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Can you pm more info on how you did this? I have had 15 RAZR/RAZR maxx replacements and they'll give me any phone I want, besides the S3, so if you managed to do it, I want to be able too as well! Any help would be greatly appreciated man!
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**** man.. 15? ****!
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:good: Congratulations!
Thanks
**** man.. 15? ****!
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skater95 said:
Can you pm more info on how you did this? I have had 15 RAZR/RAZR maxx replacements and they'll give me any phone I want, besides the S3, so if you managed to do it, I want to be able too as well! Any help would be greatly appreciated man!
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Well in your case they should let you do it.
You should tell them that you want a S3 and you will not take less due to all of that you have had to deal with. If that does not work then tell them you will go to the BBB and the FCC and why you won't take the phones they want to give you.
I have had some issues with the razr's, but 15 is messed up and I hope you can get it fixed.
I typically never get insurance, but since I got this phone using my brother's upgrade and will not be able to upgrade again without someone losing unlimited data, I would like this phone to last. I've heard mixed things on the Verizon insurance- some love it and some don't see the need. Also, for those of you that have the insurance, do you have the total equipment coverage? This extends the one year warranty to the life of the phone. I wouldn't get this typically, but coming from a Thunderbolt, I experienced a drastic deterioration of my phone and again, I need the GS3 to last longer.
One more thing, is it easy going back to stock? I am currently rooted and am running CleanROM. I also backed up my IMEI, for what its worth. Can VZW see that I rooted and flashed a ROM, even if I restore it back to stock? I don't want to run into any problems putting a claim in. Thanks!!
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I typically never get insurance, but since I got this phone using my brother's upgrade and will not be able to upgrade again without someone losing unlimited data, I would like this phone to last. I've heard mixed things on the Verizon insurance- some love it and some don't see the need. Also, for those of you that have the insurance, do you have the total equipment coverage? This extends the one year warranty to the life of the phone. I wouldn't get this typically, but coming from a Thunderbolt, I experienced a drastic deterioration of my phone and again, I need the GS3 to last longer.
One more thing, is it easy going back to stock? I am currently rooted and am running CleanROM. I also backed up my IMEI, for what its worth. Can VZW see that I rooted and flashed a ROM, even if I restore it back to stock? I don't want to run into any problems putting a claim in. Thanks!!
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I got the insurance, but I have 8 year old twins so I did not want to take the chance of them messing it up when I was not looking.
I don't usually get the insurance cause the phone already comes with 1 year manufacture warranty so I just gotta make sure I don't drop it. And to your second question, yes its pretty easy going back to stock. Just download Odin and the stock ROM and follow the instructions. It will unroot your phoneand WIPE EVERYTHING. For some reason I lost my imei and I couldn't recover it so Verizon replaced the phone under warranty at no charge.
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I use best buy geek squad insurance. It's only a couple bucks more a month it's like $10 a month but it last as long as you have the phone. they replace it with a new one not a refurb. No matter what happens to the phone. And I guess if it's out of stock than you get one of equal or greater value.. that what I was told by the rep selling me it but I figured anything is better than Verizon's asuron
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I use best buy geek squad insurance. It's only a couple bucks more a month it's like $10 a month but it last as long as you have the phone. they replace it with a new one not a refurb. No matter what happens to the phone. And I guess if it's out of stock than you get one of equal or greater value.. that what I was told by the rep selling me it but I figured anything is better than Verizon's asuron
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We just need to hope best buy stays in business for that long.
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Skyllos said:
I use best buy geek squad insurance. It's only a couple bucks more a month it's like $10 a month but it last as long as you have the phone. they replace it with a new one not a refurb. No matter what happens to the phone. And I guess if it's out of stock than you get one of equal or greater value.. that what I was told by the rep selling me it but I figured anything is better than Verizon's asuron
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I got best buy too. They asked me "do you think you will break the phone, or loose it more?" i think id break it so i choose geeksquad. I heard bad things about it though, like 100$ for a cheap temp phone, and weeks to months to get your phone back. All i know is im not going to insurance intill my screen stops functioning or everything is just shattered. I already have a little circle back light bleeding in ths screen only visible in a dark room
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salas2324 said:
I got best buy too. They asked me "do you think you will break the phone, or loose it more?" i think id break it so i choose geeksquad. I heard bad things about it though, like 100$ for a cheap temp phone, and weeks to months to get your phone back. All i know is im not going to insurance intill my screen stops functioning or everything is just shattered. I already have a little circle back light bleeding in ths screen only visible in a dark room
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Lol the dude told me that you can get a replacement from a bestbuy store if they are in stock. Ooh and there no deductible
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No insurance. Never have, never will. Incredible money waster.
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husker_fan75 said:
No insurance. Never have, never will. Incredible money waster.
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You must be rich
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Skyllos said:
I use best buy geek squad insurance. It's only a couple bucks more a month it's like $10 a month but it last as long as you have the phone. they replace it with a new one not a refurb. No matter what happens to the phone. And I guess if it's out of stock than you get one of equal or greater value.. that what I was told by the rep selling me it but I figured anything is better than Verizon's asuron
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They lied to you. I worked there for 3 years.
The phone goes out to a 3rd party company in Dallas, and that company ships you a refurbished model back that more than likely won't be 100% functional.
During that time of anywhere from 3 business days to 30, they make you take a "loaner phone" which they charge you for.
Don't believe me? Call 1-800-GEEKSQUAD or go into another BBY or call Customer Service and ask.
Refurb. Only time it is new is if the system (called STAR) states the 3rd party company has no refurbs to give. Which happens almost never.
See my convo w/ Adrynalyne here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34666411#post34666411
Sometimes if you enroll into an autopay option with your bank and pay every month with your card, the bank will allow for some sort of deductible to pay for a new phone if something happens. I know mine does but I haven't looked into the fire print.
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I like the extended warranty since its only like $1 and some change a month. As for the insurance its nice to have, i don't care if the phone is refurbished or not as long as it works. My new phone had a nominal slow speed cpu and my refurb has a fast pvs so yay me!
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npro1464 said:
I typically never get insurance, but since I got this phone using my brother's upgrade and will not be able to upgrade again without someone losing unlimited data, I would like this phone to last. I've heard mixed things on the Verizon insurance- some love it and some don't see the need. Also, for those of you that have the insurance, do you have the total equipment coverage? This extends the one year warranty to the life of the phone. I wouldn't get this typically, but coming from a Thunderbolt, I experienced a drastic deterioration of my phone and again, I need the GS3 to last longer.
One more thing, is it easy going back to stock? I am currently rooted and am running CleanROM. I also backed up my IMEI, for what its worth. Can VZW see that I rooted and flashed a ROM, even if I restore it back to stock? I don't want to run into any problems putting a claim in. Thanks!!
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I got it for the very reason I carry it case-less and in my pocket.
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Lol the dude told me that you can get a replacement from a bestbuy store if they are in stock. Ooh and there no deductible
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LOL, good luck with that. not to be a ****, but you will never get a new phone from them, unless they have tried EVERYTHING else first, including sending it out for repair 3 TIMES! (about a month per time) Yes, you will be charged for a loner as well, and yes, it will suck the big one. I would NOT recommend the best buy insurance to anyone. I ALWAYS pushed the carrier, even though it is more.
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I worked for these R-Tards in Michigan for 4 years, all in the mobile dept. (can you tell i'm a little bitter?)
I have verizon insurance. It's expensive but I feel better with it. I also have the otterbox Defender case. I am ocd about scratches.
For going back to stock I personally always make sure I know how to put the phone back to the out of box state. It's really easy, just check out the guide in development sticky. Use the G1 Odin link, I think it still works.
Edit: for best buys black tie plan, I broke my Droid x a few years ago, had that plan. Took it in and it took them a month to figure out they couldn't repair it then walked over and got a new one off the shelf. Stupid in my opinion but you do get a new phone.
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The vzw insurance is priceless extends phone warranty until you upgrade to diff phone
Another thing unless u drop phone anything that goes wrong is covered in house
The only draw back it's a ***** getting a different device after multiple remans
You will get your due for an update crap
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Thanks guys! I think I'm going to get the Total Equipment package. My experience with the Thunderbolt has been a disaster. Those who had the total equipment plan on the TBolt were able to get their phones swapped out for Rezounds (of course, after numerous rounds of trouble shoots and replacement TBolts). I don't think the S3 will deteriorate as quickly as the Thunderbolt, but again it's about being risk adverse. Thanks again!
I got my phone from Sams club and got their square trade insurance through them. $100 for 2 years and only $50 deductible. But they don't cover water damage
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Thanks guys! I think I'm going to get the Total Equipment package. My experience with the Thunderbolt has been a disaster. Those who had the total equipment plan on the TBolt were able to get their phones swapped out for Rezounds (of course, after numerous rounds of trouble shoots and replacement TBolts). I don't think the S3 will deteriorate as quickly as the Thunderbolt, but again it's about being risk adverse. Thanks again!
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After extensive b.s. I finally got an s3x2 for $0.00 and had to buy cases protectors cover battery
Best phone owned until I find problems
Right now not looking for problems
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I have insurance and also a spare xperia play as a backup. Let's say I switched to my xperia play and they switch the insurance to it. Since there's probably no chance of them having that phone anymore would they upgrade me to a newer phone if I filed a claim? This could be a workaround to the no more upgrades on unlimited data lines
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I just wondered if anyone had the Verizon version, what it was like? Did they overdue it with bkoatware and has anyone tried to root it yet?
I do. No root.
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I just wondered if anyone had the Verizon version, what it was like? Did they overdue it with bkoatware and has anyone tried to root it yet?
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It's pretty much the same bloatware as any Verizon released Samsung device. There is no root yet.
No root same Bloat as all vzw and Samsung device except now Facebook is not able to be uninistalled it's a system app now
OK thanks for the info. Is anyone having any issues with it? I was trying to wait for the nexus 6 but I got a glimpse of the edge and it really got my attention so I'm going to verizon tomorrow to get one if its in stock.
If you're wanting something to root I would honestly steer you towards the Nexus. It doesn't look like a root for our version will be coming out anytime soon, if at all. I love it like it is for sure though and it is a tough battle if you just want a solid phone.
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OK thanks for the info. Is anyone having any issues with it? I was trying to wait for the nexus 6 but I got a glimpse of the edge and it really got my attention so I'm going to verizon tomorrow to get one if its in stock.
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I got the phone at launch and haven't had any issues with it so far. I had a nexus 6 that I purchased from T-Mobile and was using it on Verizon for a while. I returned it within the return window. Battery life was horrendous, random app crashes, it took a couple of minutes to pick up signal, no multitasking, and no simultaneous voice and data. I'm sure the simultaneous voice and data will be on the Verizon edition since they can push Advanced Calling 1.0 to it. I'm in no way trying to say that you should get the Edge over the Nexus. Just sharing my experience with both phones.
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I got the phone at launch and haven't had any issues with it so far. I had a nexus 6 that I purchased from T-Mobile and was using it on Verizon for a while. I returned it within the return window. Battery life was horrendous, random app crashes, it took a couple of minutes to pick up signal, no multitasking, and no simultaneous voice and data. I'm sure the simultaneous voice and data will be on the Verizon edition since they can push Advanced Calling 1.0 to it. I'm in no way trying to say that you should get the Edge over the Nexus. Just sharing my experience with both phones.
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yes, advanced calling does have simultaneous voice/data with advanced calling built in. sucky thing is that if you don't elect for the advanced calling 1.0, you can't use the simultaneous voice/data, despite having that feature on the note 4. i've been through hell recently because advanced calling doesn't work with verizon's caller id app, but in order to have simultaneous voice/data, you HAVE to have the advanced/HD calling. went round and round with tech support about this for an entire day, only to have to factory reset and i'm still in the process of getting things backed up/restored AGAIN. barely had the phone for 4 days, at one point i couldn't even dial out because so many people had messed with my account and reset network settings... but anyways. lesson learned-- the HD calling is free. take advantage of it, and utilize a third party caller id app. (recommendations welcome, btw)
Don't forget the Dev edition is coming as well, if you're buying off contract.
Thanks for the info. I just got it yesterday and so far I'm loving it. I love the multiwindows. It's much better since my S3. I'm sure root will come along sometime. I'd really like to have the mod for using the earpiece as an extra speaker
I picked mine up yesterday on edge.. Ended up adding another line and doing a SIM card swap in order to keep my unlimited data. Now I have an extra phone lol with one gigabyte of data on it. Basically sharing that with my tablet as well which stays coupled to me on my wifi tether. So far I am really liking it and do not seem to need to root. Being I am on an older unlimited plan the tether of course was wanting me to pay but there is an app for that lol wifi tether working strong. As of now no need for root but would always love the option hopefully someone will come along and take this device under their wing. I am having an issue with the CNN side ticker not updating itself just showing it as loading. Everything else seems to be working rock solid and I'm loving the camera. Definitely a different phone if you're looking for something different. I was tired of the same old same old was going to get a g3 but that is basically like my s3 with better specs of course but I opted to stay with Samsung. Brighter screen and I actually kind of like some of the TouchWiz options. Does not seem to be bogged down to bed with bloatware as this thing has three gigs of ram and a super fast processor seems to sale right on through everything. Now we just need someone to start some topics under the Verizon edge section.
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Picked mine up the day they released it. The sales guy told me I was the first (and only one) to pick it up all day - which was a real shame, IMO.
I love this thing. This is my first venture into the phablet world and am enjoying it.
Just waiting for root....
I'm not trying to be a downer but as it seems nobody is working on note 4 vzw root as I have one of thoes as well I don't think we will get it anytime soon if ever would love it but no exploits have been found to bypass bootloader to achieve root
jolly_roger_hook said:
I'm not trying to be a downer but as it seems nobody is working on note 4 vzw root as I have one of thoes as well I don't think we will get it anytime soon if ever would love it but no exploits have been found to bypass bootloader to achieve root
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I'm happy with it the way it is now but I know within a year I'll wanna root and try out different Roma if we get to that point. I'm also awfully tempted to buy the gear S
jolly_roger_hook said:
I'm not trying to be a downer but as it seems nobody is working on note 4 vzw root as I have one of thoes as well I don't think we will get it anytime soon if ever would love it but no exploits have been found to bypass bootloader to achieve root
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Check the AT&T Samsung Note 4 forums. There seems to be multiple people working on it. Also, just because developers are not posting in the forums, it does not mean that nobody is working on it.
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Check the AT&T Samsung Note 4 forums. There seems to be multiple people working on it. Also, just because developers are not posting in the forums, it does not mean that nobody is working on it.
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I said it seems not that nobody is