so it is almost time to upgrade and i wanted everyones opinion. should i get the note 2 or the nexus 4? they both look sweet!
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so it is almost time to upgrade and i wanted everyones opinion. should i get the note 2 or the nexus 4? they both look sweet!
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Note 2. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Love mine.
You get performance out the wazoo, replaceable HUGE battery, sd card, multi Window, S pen, the development community is starting to pick up (the at&t guys roms are generally flashable to the tmo device), video playback is unbelievable, LTE is just around the corner, it's not an LG...
You can also walk into the store and buy one now. Nexus 4, maybe?
Downsides? The screen is huge, seems more fragile than other devices. Device size means that you will definitely need to play with one on the store before buying. It felt weird to me at the store but I took the plunge. Two days into owning before I decided that size was no big deal. It suffers from the Samsung device general weaknesses such as risk of imei loss and the goofy flash counter thing (these things can more or less be worked around). Obviously there is no physical keyboard.
This thing is awesome.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
+1 ^ ^
I too have never really liked LG phones. And despite the quad in the nexus being a bit more powerful, the Note 2 has a lot more to offer in terms of features.
Note II because you can always get a nexus ROM on a bigger screen
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+1 ^ ^
I too have never really liked LG phones. And despite the quad in the nexus being a bit more powerful, the Note 2 has a lot more to offer in terms of features.
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As soon as my taxes come in I'm buying the nexus 4. I have a feeling my "new" doubleshot was stolen out the mailbox. But at least you get a working device after all this time I'll be sad to leave this community but since I'm forced into a new phone Nexus it is.
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As soon as my taxes come in I'm buying the nexus 4. I have a feeling my "new" doubleshot was stolen out the mailbox. But at least you get a working device after all this time I'll be sad to leave this community but since I'm forced into a new phone Nexus it is.
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Sorry man, that really sucks. Did it have tracking? or is there any way to find out at what point it got lost? But if it was sent in December then there might be a hold up somewhere. Most of the errors in postage happen around that time. Anyway, before you completely settle for the Nexus I think you should check out the Note II. I think it's worth it man.
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Sorry man, that really sucks. Did it have tracking? or is there any way to find out at what point it got lost? But if it was sent in December then there might be a hold up somewhere. Most of the errors in postage happen around that time. Anyway, before you completely settle for the Nexus I think you should check out the Note II. I think it's worth it man.
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Well the nexus is in my price range so it is what it is when it comes to that. I can't really afford the 299 dollar price tag the nexus comes with but my girl told me I'm not allowed to go without a cell phone so I should buy myself a device ill be happy with and spec wise its all I will need for the coming years.
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Well the nexus is in my price range so it is what it is when it comes to that. I can't really afford the 299 dollar price tag the nexus comes with but my girl told me I'm not allowed to go without a cell phone so I should buy myself a device ill be happy with and spec wise its all I will need for the coming years.
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That's sort of what I was thinking about. If I replace my MT4GS, I want a quad core with good support. I've been leaning towards an unlocked HTC One X or a Nexus 4 on StraightTalk's $45 unlimited plan. Finding a One X without a cracked or replaced digitizer is not easy.
Okay guys, if all goes well and I can grab the Nexus 4 today off craigslist for 350 this will be my last day on the doubleshot. I have to start emailing the posters to see if they still have them but I got the cash for my Nexus just have to get it in time.
I will NOT leave you guys out in the cold either. Ill still be around and will still do everything in my power to help you guys. And to think my mind went absent enough to think about iOS....anyways I hope to move some SWaRM stuff to the nexus as well
Good for you, but a blow for our community - you've been everywhere I've looked for the last 12 months - answered every question, done so much. Thank you.
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Good for you, but a blow for our community - you've been everywhere I've looked for the last 12 months - answered every question, done so much. Thank you.
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Oh man this thing is sexy as yeah I'm aw shocked. But I'll still be here for you guys
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Yeah I picked one up for my girl, won't give it to here for a couple weeks (birthday) so its just sitting looking so nice waiting fr me to steal it from her! How do you like the build quality? I mean I tend to hate lg but if it said any other brand id get one for myself too... well I think I still need the hardware keyboard and sd slot... she dosent... I guess she can keep it... I'm rambling....
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Yeah I picked one up for my girl, won't give it to here for a couple weeks (birthday) so its just sitting looking so nice waiting fr me to steal it from her! How do you like the build quality? I mean I tend to hate lg but if it said any other brand id get one for myself too... well I think I still need the hardware keyboard and sd slot... she dosent... I guess she can keep it... I'm rambling....
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Well there really isn't enough phone to judge the build quality. It kinda feels awkward in my hands too, but I'm a little dude so I'll get used to it. Its super thin and really light weight, but being all glass the back tends to get slick if you have sweaty hands, and gets dirty really easy.
The camera seems to be a great on in lighting but it will never be as crisp as the doubleshot. Here is the first pic I snapped of my daughter
So I'm so far very satisfied with what pure Google brings to the table.
Later I'm going to look into root/su and one of the many 4.2.1 ROMs out. But I think I could stay stock unrooted and be fine.
The ui smoothness is about on par with doubleshot. That's all I got now man, I haven't played much
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OK so the phone is a pure dream to run, but the screen is no where near as crisp as the doubleshot. I'll take side by side pics tomorrow for you all.
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Okay guys, if all goes well and I can grab the Nexus 4 today off craigslist for 350 this will be my last day on the doubleshot. I have to start emailing the posters to see if they still have them but I got the cash for my Nexus just have to get it in time.
I will NOT leave you guys out in the cold either. Ill still be around and will still do everything in my power to help you guys. And to think my mind went absent enough to think about iOS....anyways I hope to move some SWaRM stuff to the nexus as well
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MAN! Don't freak me out like that! I thought you were running off on us! j/k I knew you wouldn't be able to resist working on as many devices as you have access to.
I'm sure glad to hear you're getting such a hot little phone but it DOES seem like there should be some recourse for the DS not making it to you. With a bit of luck, you may end up with a new DS too!
Glad you're hanging around buddy.....I still got lots to learn from you.:good:
iOS!!?? Holy CRAP! Almost went off the deep end there didn't ya?
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MAN! Don't freak me out like that! I thought you were running off on us! j/k I knew you wouldn't be able to resist working on as many devices as you have access to.
I'm sure glad to hear you're getting such a hot little phone but it DOES seem like there should be some recourse for the DS not making it to you. With a bit of luck, you may end up with a new DS too!
Glad you're hanging around buddy.....I still got lots to learn from you.:good:
iOS!!?? Holy CRAP! Almost went off the deep end there didn't ya?
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I don't think deep end explains how insane i was thinking.
Getting root on this thing was one command ./fastboot oem unlock then i was able to fastboot recovery and flash su in about 2 minutes. I'm in heaven now guys, just flashed Paranoid Android v3+ its the first release candidate but its freaking smooth.
And yeah i was thinking today if the ds does come its def going to be used for you guys
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I'm still skeptical on whether an enormous screen can really compensate for the lack of a real keyboard.
I have seen the note 2 in person, and my god it's huge. How anyone can carry that around as a phone is beyond me. It makes ANY other phone look mini in comparison.
Depending on how big your hands are, you can't even touch all parts of the screen with one hand. So one handed usability does drop a bit.
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I'm still skeptical on whether an enormous screen can really compensate for the lack of a real keyboard.
I have seen the note 2 in person, and my god it's huge. How anyone can carry that around as a phone is beyond me. It makes ANY other phone look mini in comparison.
Depending on how big your hands are, you can't even touch all parts of the screen with one hand. So one handed usability does drop a bit.
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The bigger screen makes it so easy to type. I've had a slider phone for the last 3 years and its a breeze changing over to all touch typing. The big issue at first was the lack of physical buttons, and I'm still getting used to that
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I'm also in the process of seeking a new device. I've really enjoyed the ROMs that have come out for this device but feel it's time to move on and hand this device down to my kids. I'll also be more than likely going to a nexus 4 for price and support on the forums.
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I'm also in the process of seeking a new device. I've really enjoyed the ROMs that have come out for this device but feel it's time to move on and hand this device down to my kids. I'll also be more than likely going to a nexus 4 for price and support on the forums.
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Yeah it's pretty alive over there. Like 50 JB ROMs it seems like and a thousand threads. But im overall happy with my Nexus
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I'm considering to buy a long lasting phone and Nexus S seem to be good, do you think it will survive over 2 years without casing? I'm good at caring phone, my current Sony Ericsson G900 is already over 2 years old and still functioning perfectly (it looks worn out clearly) and most people who have my phone broke within a year.
Nexus S is going to be my first Android phone, only thing that I don't like that you can't enable or disable flash in camera mode, it will decide if it should flash or not by it own. The design seem awkward but I could handle it.
I'm also considering Incredible S but it doesn't have enough developers and it's still locked, so I guess I should go for Nexus S.
What do you think, will it survive more than 2 years?
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I'm considering to buy a long lasting phone and Nexus S seem to be good, do you think it will survive over 2 years without casing? I'm good at caring phone, my current Sony Ericsson G900 is already over 2 years old and still functioning perfectly (it looks worn out clearly) and most people who have my phone broke within a year.
Nexus S is going to be my first Android phone, only thing that I don't like that you can't enable or disable flash in camera mode, it will decide if it should flash or not by it own. The design seem awkward but I could handle it.
I'm also considering Incredible S but it doesn't have enough developers and it's still locked, so I guess I should go for Nexus S.
What do you think, will it survive more than 2 years?
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It probably would if your G900 did.
But the galaxy s II is more durable than both.
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It probably would if your G900 did.
But the galaxy s II is more durable than both.
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It depends of what you talking about ? If hardware wise maybe and Evo 3D , htc sensation or SGSII but about updates most likely this one , any phone that is in the market and is a high end device most likely get ice cream(next big update for android) , nexus s most likely get it before anyone else(besides maybe nexus 3) google is trying to get manucfactures to make sure their phones they get updates within 18 months since launch but first they havent sign a form or paper that says they will second they haven't said for how long after google releases the update they need to release it as well so for all I know they could take 6 months( Evo is getting official gingerbread after 6 months, rolling out June 6, and the Evo was one of the best android phones in 2010 and a best carrier phone ) So I would stick with google if you want timely updates , that's one of the reason I got Me a nexus s
He is talking about the phone durability and yes, I would say it should last 2 years. It's made of plastic but it's not poor quality, it's much better then the galaxy S.
Since its a Google phone, you can't go wrong on picking it, it will always have the up-to-date software and will always have developers, even after 3 years (well, unless its about hardware limitation).
Its currently one of the best (if not the best) single core devices on the market, its definitely future proof.
And the camera does have the ability to turn the flash on or off, depending on your preferences.
The design is gorgeous btw, at least I think it is. The curve form is unique and when the display is turned off it looks completely black and clean, I think it looks very elegant.
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He is talking about the phone durability and yes, I would say it should last 2 years. It's made of plastic but it's not poor quality, it's much better then the galaxy S.
Since its a Google phone, you can't go wrong on picking it, it will always have the up-to-date software and will always have developers, even after 3 years (well, unless its about hardware limitation).
Its currently one of the best (if not the best) single core devices on the market, its definitely future proof.
And the camera does have the ability to turn the flash on or off, depending on your preferences.
The design is gorgeous btw, at least I think it is. The curve form is unique and when the display is turned off it looks completely black and clean, I think it looks very elegant.
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Oh ha ha yeah man then you should be good and since it would be hour first android device it would be great for you to see what's android about
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Nexus S is going to be my first Android phone, only thing that I don't like that you can't enable or disable flash in camera mode
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yes you can. i do it almost every day. and btw, the NS is very well built.
Thanks for your responses. Though there's one problem, I live in Moscow, Russia and there is no Google support store or something like that, if I need phone repair, it won't be possible?
Though I never need any repairs in past, so hopefully it will be same for Nexus S.
White girl said:
Thanks for your responses. Though there's one problem, I live in Moscow, Russia and there is no Google support store or something like that, if I need phone repair, it won't be possible?
Though I never need any repairs in past, so hopefully it will be same for Nexus S.
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Don't use your rubles on a nexus s when its going to be outdated in a few months
Or, if you can't wait, then just get the GSII. Its what the nexus s shoulda been lol [just the only major letdown is...Touchwiz :'(] plus its available in the motherland, no?
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Don't use your rubles on a nexus s when its going to be outdated in a few months
Or, if you can't wait, then just get the GSII. Its what the nexus s shoulda been lol [just the only major letdown is...Touchwiz :'(] plus its available in the motherland, no?
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Why the [bleep] do people keep telling me to buy GSII, it's NOWHERE near my price range. Also I don't even want 4.3" in my teenager girl hand.
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White girl said:
Why the **** do people keep telling me to buy GSII, it's NOWHERE near my price range. Also I don't even want 4.3" in my teenager girl hand.
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ха-ха ты смешно .. но NexusS хороший телефон, будете очень счастливы
(sorry, even though im russian, my russian sucks )
If somebody can answer the op's question, I've got a question too. What are the winning numbers for this week's powerball jackpot?
White girl said:
Thanks for your responses. Though there's one problem, I live in Moscow, Russia and there is no Google support store or something like that, if I need phone repair, it won't be possible?
Though I never need any repairs in past, so hopefully it will be same for Nexus S.
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Hi, Samsung handles all the warranty/hardware support for the nexus s, not Google. Only question is if you have access to Samsung support in Russia...?
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PeXda00 said:
Hi, Samsung handles all the warranty/hardware support for the nexus s, not Google. Only question is if you have access to Samsung support in Russia...?
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Alright, and yeah we have Samsung support.
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yes you can. i do it almost every day. and btw, the NS is very well built.
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I wouldn't say its very well built with all the creaking it has lol.
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I wouldn't say its very well built with all the creaking it has lol.
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My NS4G doesn't creak at all. Its very well built.
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Why the **** do people keep telling me to buy GSII, it's NOWHERE near my price range. Also I don't even want 4.3" in my teenager girl hand.
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The Nexus S is perfect then.
Its the best single core phone ever made.
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I've owned an HTC hero samsung instinct, HTC ppc6700, etc and the nexus s seems as durable as any of those devices. I still use my ppc6700 on my wlan!
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I wouldn't say its very well built with all the creaking it has lol.
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No way! Galaxy S I9000 creaks like hell, but not the nexus s. It may be made of plastic but it sure has a solid feel.
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I wouldn't say its very well built with all the creaking it has lol.
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really? yours creaks? i havent heard that one before. no creaking here. my only complaint is that id put the volume buttons where the power buttons is, and vice versa. but thats no biggie.
my ns4g feels solid, but to answer your question, YMMV.
So im in the talks of trading my SGS3 for an Intuition. I'm curious to see how that phone would be on a daily basis. But im afraid I'll regret the decision. I know this forum will be based. But im reaching out to my fellow XDA addicts for their input.
Let me know what you think about it.
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To each is own, but I'd prefer the s3.
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I've really been looking at doing the same. It's hard to get decent opinions because most people say it's bad but have never even seen one irl. One of the big problems I have is it will probably never see a custom rom besides root. It's also a rather old phone but it can still play pretty much any game and handle anything. I played with one at verizon and it had some lag but I'm not sure if it's the launcher or not. Kinda bugs me also because I know I'll lose the stylus and it's just a normal stylus you can buy off amazon for like $2 (nothing like a s pen). I will probably buy one to try it, I can see myself possibly loving it or totally hating it, I doubt there a a middle ground.
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Clienterror said:
I've really been looking at doing the same. It's hard to get decent opinions because most people say it's bad but have never even seen one irl. One of the big problems I have is it will probably never see a custom rom besides root. It's also a rather old phone but it can still play pretty much any game and handle anything. I played with one at verizon and it had some lag but I'm not sure if it's the launcher or not. Kinda bugs me also because I know I'll lose the stylus and it's just a normal stylus you can buy off amazon for like $2 (nothing like a s pen). I will probably buy one to try it, I can see myself possibly loving it or totally hating it, I doubt there a a middle ground.
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Same here. I've only played with one in verizon. I'm just afraid of the width hindering it in my daily use. That includes fitting comfortably in my back pocket.
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That would be like taking 4 steps forward then 6 steps back!
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Same here. I've only played with one in verizon. I'm just afraid of the width hindering it in my daily use. That includes fitting comfortably in my back pocket.
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Who keeps their phone in their back pocket...trololol. That's where my mom puts her phone. She's dropped three in the toilet and sat on two others and still hasn't learned.
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Who keeps their phone in their back pocket...trololol. That's where my mom puts her phone. She's dropped three in the toilet and sat on two others and still hasn't learned.
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Well I've never broken a phone and I've always done that since my first smartphone. The Palm Treo 755p. Lol. I'm more careful with my phones and now that phones are getting bigger and bigger you don't feel them as much when you carry them in the back pocket because it just feels like a wallet or something.
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If you're into getting a bigger phone, I would hold for the Galaxy Note II. It's coming to Verizon, and is likely to see custom roms. I highly doubt the Intuition will see much. The phone seems solid, but LG has lately had problems with keeping up on Android updates (I'm looking at you, Spectrum). Samsung, while not perfect, shows more promise in rolling out updates.
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If you're into getting a bigger phone, I would hold for the Galaxy Note II. It's coming to Verizon, and is likely to see custom roms. I highly doubt the Intuition will see much. The phone seems solid, but LG has lately had problems with keeping up on Android updates (I'm looking at you, Spectrum). Samsung, while not perfect, shows more promise in rolling out updates.
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Yea I'm really thinking about the note 2 as well but the format of the intuition makes it awesome for emails, Internet, pdfs ect. The only only place it lacks is watching videos, and it's S3 cpu which is like 2 years old already I just ask myself how often do I watch videos on my phone, not a ton how often do I email look up things on the Web? Probably 200+ times a day.
I probably still won't get it but I'd love to see them make one (and release it in the us) with better specs and fore thought across the board and I'd be on it
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That would be like taking 4 steps forward then 6 steps back!
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THANK YOU! At least one person said it.... If you cannot do anything to a phone besides rooting it then it won't be in my hands.... I have to have full control so I can optimize every aspect of my phone cause we all know the manufacturers won't and Verizon DEFINITELY won't! The LG is a pretty giant leap back so I would wait for the Note 2 or the possibility of another Nexus device but def do not go backwards... (Just my opinion)
If you don't really care about ever using a custom ROM then go ahead. Otherwise I believe the SGS3 has it beat in every category.
I wouldn't. The single biggest problem with the phone is the aspect ratio. Every single review points out how awkward the phone is with a 4:3 ratio.
I would NOT do it.
If you want a phablet, wait for the Note 2. I highly doubt many devs will work on the intuition. You'd get better development off the droid x2.
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Battery life is dismal on the intuition also. Wait for note2.
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Is LG considered a top brand now like Samsung or HTC, or are they still playing around in Huwai level standards?
What are their flagship devices - are they still just knock-offs of font runners or do they have their own developments as contenders?
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Is LG considered a top brand now like Samsung or HTC, or are they still playing around in Huwai level standards?
What are their flagship devices - are they still just knock-offs of font runners or do they have their own e
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I personally consider HTC, Samsung, and Moto on top Tier (for phones) and everything else way below on the DO NOT EVER BUY list
I can't say I have ever heard of someone satisfied with an lg phone.
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Well, looks like people will have to reconsider seeing as the next Nexus is made by LG.
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Intuition has terrible battery life and an even worse camera. I do like the design but there's absolutely no way I'd trade my S3 for one. I'm also waiting on a phablet worthy of ditching my S3. Going to be the Note II probably. Not to mention Samsung has a ton of great tablet/s-pen features that can't be found elsewhere. One last thing is the stylus has no built in holder. You have to carry it separately. Deal breaker right there for me.
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Well, looks like people will have to reconsider seeing as the next Nexus is made by LG.
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I forsee alot of people not getting the next nexus if thats the case.
The s4 is currently on sale at att online only for 29.99. The lady on the phone gave me an early upgrade+free overnight for it. http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/samsung/galaxy-s-4-16gb-black-mist-refurb.html
If you cancel early, might be a good way to get a S4 somewhat cheap. Nothing will beat the 50% glitch that happened last month though.
Its refurb though meh :/ I know theyre perfectly fine...but just the thought of refurb...idk it sketches me out lol
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Its refurb though meh :/ I know theyre perfectly fine...but just the thought of refurb...idk it sketches me out lol
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I have a refurb one in black no issues at all it's like if i bought it new and they do look brand new as well been on it for a week and a half and no issues whats so ever very stable stock to bad it came with MF3 on it already, but it's worth buying it!
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I have a refurb one in black no issues at all it's like if i bought it new and they do look brand new as well been on it for a week and a half and no issues whats so ever very stable stock to bad it came with MF3 on it already!
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Yeah I know they are fine...and I really have nothing to worry about...its just an unjustified fear I have ahaha
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I just added a line and got one for my wife, I'll sell her S3 and use that money to buy out her first line. Total money spent $30, S3 will sell for $200, buying out other line $82. Money leftover for case, screen protector and activation fee...$85ish. Money well spent. Thanks OP! Btw I think I got the last one lol, says out of stock now that I placed my order..oops!
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Just ordered one last night. Getting in Friday. Excitedddddddd. Now I have a note 2 to sell and I'm going to cancel my line after one month. Sweeeet
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I just ordered one as well. I was really trying to see what kind of deposit I thought I'd have to pay. They've always asked me for one. I was surprised & they approved me this time. I even got an iPhone 4 w/ 8 Gig for .99 cents.
I went and got it because of this deal. I really didn't want to upgrade yet, but my Nexus S is really starting to show its age (bless its heart). Custom ROMs can only take you so far with a device that old. I really don't want an S4 (hardware buttons including the ugly physical home button, front Samsung branding, little dev community support compared to my Nexus S), but the deal was too good to pass up. I guess I could sell this for $400-450 (maybe more?) by the time the next Nexus phone is out. Anyway, I can't wait for it to arrive so I can experience some of that 1080p Gotdamoled goodness. I may even keep it if the bootloader situation and community support gets better.
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I went and got it because of this deal. I really didn't want to upgrade yet, but my Nexus S is really starting to show its age (bless its heart). Custom ROMs can only take you so far with a device that old. I really don't want an S4 (hardware buttons including the ugly physical home button, front Samsung branding, little dev community support compared to my Nexus S), but the deal was too good to pass up. I guess I could sell this for $400-450 (maybe more?) by the time the next Nexus phone is out. Anyway, I can't wait for it to arrive so I can experience some of that 1080p Gotdamoled goodness. I may even keep it if the bootloader situation and community support gets better.
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Stfu
pham818 said:
Stfu
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Heh, no need to get your panties in a bunch. It's called an opinion. Learn to deal with it.
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I went and got it because of this deal. I really didn't want to upgrade yet, but my Nexus S is really starting to show its age (bless its heart). Custom ROMs can only take you so far with a device that old. I really don't want an S4 (hardware buttons including the ugly physical home button, front Samsung branding, little dev community support compared to my Nexus S), but the deal was too good to pass up. I guess I could sell this for $400-450 (maybe more?) by the time the next Nexus phone is out. Anyway, I can't wait for it to arrive so I can experience some of that 1080p Gotdamoled goodness. I may even keep it if the bootloader situation and community support gets better.
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I also came from a nexus s... Mine was the sprint ns4g variant. Haven't looked back. It was a total night and day difference between the phones. My ns4g has been reduced to a bare bones cm7.1 mp3 player.
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Heh, no need to get your panties in a bunch. It's called an opinion. Learn to deal with it.
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An opinion is one thing, but dont bad mouth the community. There are developers busting their asses working on roms for free, show some respect. Or better yet learn to do something yourself
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jamess0621 said:
An opinion is one thing, but dont bad mouth the community. There are developers busting their asses working on roms for free, show some respect. Or better yet learn to do something yourself
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I see, you seem to think I was talking about the community. I wasn't. I was badmouthing Samsung. In regards to the community, I was simply stating the current situation of things. The community support for this phone, in which there's not much going on, is a result of Samsung's and the carriers' doing.
I'm not sure how what I said could be misinterpreted to mean I'm bad-mouthing any entity other than Samsung. Calm down, read, and stop looking for something negative.
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I went and got it because of this deal. I really didn't want to upgrade yet, but my Nexus S is really starting to show its age (bless its heart). Custom ROMs can only take you so far with a device that old. I really don't want an S4 (hardware buttons including the ugly physical home button, front Samsung branding, little dev community support compared to my Nexus S), but the deal was too good to pass up. I guess I could sell this for $400-450 (maybe more?) by the time the next Nexus phone is out. Anyway, I can't wait for it to arrive so I can experience some of that 1080p Gotdamoled goodness. I may even keep it if the bootloader situation and community support gets better.
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Maybe if you sold it now...the s4s are going for 450-500 right now..mby the time the next exus comes out...prob gonna be 300-350 depending on condition...technology loses value fast...especially androids due to new and better devices constantly being released...keep that in mind
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Maybe if you sold it now...the s4s are going for 450-500 right now..mby the time the next exus comes out...prob gonna be 300-350 depending on condition...technology loses value fast...especially androids due to new and better devices constantly being released...keep that in mind
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Well the s3 gsm versions are still selling for $300 and up used. It should still hold its value at least until the s5 or whatever comes out.
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Maybe if you sold it now...the s4s are going for 450-500 right now..mby the time the next exus comes out...prob gonna be 300-350 depending on condition...technology loses value fast...especially androids due to new and better devices constantly being released...keep that in mind
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Just sold my skyrocket for $220 on eBay. I'd say that held value pretty well. Listing my wife's S3 today, that should sell for $250+, and I really only need it to sell for $200 in order for her S4 to be completely free including activation.
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Just sold my skyrocket for $220 on eBay. I'd say that held value pretty well. Listing my wife's S3 today, that should sell for $250+, and I really only need it to sell for $200 in order for her S4 to be completely free including activation.
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$220 for your Skyrocket? That's good to know. ATT was willing to give $55 credit those cheap mofos.
My S4 is coming Monday but I'm not sure I can part w/ my Skyrocket
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$220 for your Skyrocket? That's good to know. ATT was willing to give $55 credit those cheap mofos.
My S4 is coming Monday but I'm not sure I can part w/ my Skyrocket
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Yup, but it did sell with 2 cases plus 2 extra batteries. But still, I didn't expect that much. It was hard for me to part with my skyrocket as well, but wifey said sell it or no S4 lol. Out of respect I agreed. I don't regret it, I love my S4. I also got offered $55, and I told them I could sell it as a paperweight for that price.
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My refurbished isn't MF3!
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I have a HTC One already, but for some unexplainable reason I have this insane urge to buy the Nexus 5.
Have the money required to go out and.buy it but common sense is stopping me.
It's not for showing off reasons, on the contrary, people would criticize me for having 2 phones (even though I do love phones.)
My dad has the Nexus 5 and so I had the chance to play around with it a lot and I have to say, it's a great device.
Is having 2 phones just unnecessary or is it okay?
Also I don't have enough reasons to buy other than I do a fair amount of media consumption and I like to have a backup phone.
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I have a HTC One already, but for some unexplainable reason I have this insane urge to buy the Nexus 5.
Have the money required to go out and.buy it but common sense is stopping me.
It's not for showing off reasons, on the contrary, people would criticize me for having 2 phones (even though I do love phones.)
My dad has the Nexus 5 and so I had the chance to play around with it a lot and I have to say, it's a great device.
Is having 2 phones just unnecessary or is it okay?
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They're both great phones. I don't know why you would want to carry around both but it's your dollars. If all you're looking for is some stranger on the internet to tell you it's okay to have 2 phones...
It's okay to have 2 phones.
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They're both great phones. I don't know why you would want to carry around both but it's your dollars. If all you're looking for is some stranger on the internet to tell you it's okay to have 2 phones...
It's okay to have 2 phones.
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It's OK to have 3 phones. Hell if you keep it up long enough you could start a phone museum in ten or so years. Although I'm sure there's folks who have a huge head start on that. It's your money so it's your call.
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It's OK to have 3 phones. Hell if you keep it up long enough you could start a phone museum in ten or so years. Although I'm sure there's folks who have a huge head start on that. It's your money so it's your call.
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I guess it's okay when you put it like that, still really hesitant though.
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Is having 2 phones just unnecessary or is it okay?
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IT IS OKAAAAAAAAAAY! I have 3 phones and an iPad so it's fine. hihihihi. Maybe we just love gadgets. That's all
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IT IS OKAAAAAAAAAAY! I have 3 phones and an iPad so it's fine. hihihihi. Maybe we just love gadgets. That's all
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Woah, that's a bit too much for me. But thanks for the positivity people!
I may just buy it... As a christmas gift to myself.
Stick with the HTC One
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Stick with the HTC One
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I wasn't planning to do away with it. But it is nice common sense(you) popped in
It is a major dilemma for me indeed...
I'd love to have an HTC One, but got the N5. Had the choice of going with the One but I just love the Nexus devices that I got the 5. I still have my N4 and still play around with it. You can have your One and N5 and switch them out depending on your mood when going out. Have the One for work and the N5 for going out or something
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I wasn't planning to do away with it. But it is nice common sense(you) popped in
It is a major dilemma for me indeed...
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Honestly, having had both phones, it isn't much of an upgrade in my opinion. Plus, the HTC One is Sexy and doesn't look like cheap plastic build.
yeah, stick with HTC.
no point getting another similar phone.
What floats your boat
If one phone is for personal use and the other for business is definitely ok. If both are for personal use then it could be too much.
I was on the exact situation as you and I having actually gone through with the purchase, I say stick with the htc.
It's definitely a side grade.
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Well.....sigh....common sense wins.
Sell me your One
Nexus 5 Stock 4.4.1 (AT&T)
Unlocked Bootloader, Root, ART
Am I the only one sticking with a GSII still?
Moto G is a better backup phone
Why not get a N7 ? Cheaper than a N5, better battery life and as far as media consumption goes it's better tailored.
I can understand.... I have a Note 3 at the moment.. And ordered a Nexus 5 too with the intention of keeping both phones. Damn the urge.
I have an extra line just so I can keep my Nexus One as a second phone. I certainly don't need it, but I really like grabbing it on my way out instead of my N5 from time to time.
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I can understand.... I have a Note 3 at the moment.. And ordered a Nexus 5 too with the intention of keeping both phones. Damn the urge.
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I upgraded my Note II to a Note 3, and, the next day, returned the Note 3 (paid a $50 restocking free), and got the N5. Never looked back.
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Here I am sitting on the fence with my trusty note 2 waiting and watching for a release that will make the decision for me.
I'm not ashamed to admit that a little squeal escaped when I saw the removable battery and SD slot in the release video!
I hope this one is a good one! It sure looks promising to me!
Great move by LG, would be willing to upgrade my Note 4 for it.
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Thank you LG for doing what Samsung couldn't. They still care about power users. Will be upgrading my Note 4 on release.
heh, i think the note 4 has better battery life than this thing. even the g4 will have better battery.
video kills battery like nobody's business. was listening to a reviewer say he flattened the battery on the g4 within an hour of 4k recording. you cant record an hour of 4k but take many 4k clips and see how long it lasts.
I expect sd card to make a return with next years samsungs. replaceable battery, however ? hmm...that is not clear.
If this comes out on Sprint.... Bye Bye Note 3.
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Now that LG is adding 200GB sd card and an extra battery and charger, this is going to be a tough deal to beat at 599 on T-Mobile.
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Now that LG is adding 200GB sd card and an extra battery and charger, this is going to be a tough deal to beat at 599 on T-Mobile.
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Damn now I'm torn between this and the Nexus 6p.
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Damn now I'm torn between this and the Nexus 6p.
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Yeah I cancelled my 6P order, I'll be getting this phone. The video recording wobble on the 6P had me on the fence, this promotion vaulted me over it.
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Yeah I cancelled my 6P order, I'll be getting this phone. The video recording wobble on the 6P had me on the fence, this promotion vaulted me over it.
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Does the g4 have aosp roms? I have to have root and be stock Android. The shaky video really turned me off but I barely record video anyways. I'm a huge Nexus fanboy too.
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Does the g4 have aosp roms? I have to have root and be stock Android. The shaky video really turned me off but I barely record video anyways. I'm a huge Nexus fanboy too.
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I'm still using the G3, I'm not sure about the G4, though. I'm a huge Nexus fan, but I absolutely have to record videos of my 4 year old while he can still walk and play, in a few more years we're only going to have these memories and the V10 seems to be the cream of the crop in the video recording department.
I really do think that I'm going to have to buy this phone on Friday.
I've been obsessing in the 6p forum for weeks reading everything I can trying to decide between the 2.
Really the only thing holding me back is "do i want to try the nexus experience? Or do I want to be stuck in carrier update limbo land?"
But seriously, I'm on a note 2 running 4.1.2. I'm scared of updates. Maybe hanging out in LG land will be fine....
And... What a deal!
(might be jealous of those front facing speakers though...)
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I have a note 2 also, finaly going to upgrade to this phone. I was able to play with the v10 in the store today. Over my note 2 omg. First phone I've messed With in the store that I felt was better than what I have. By a long margin
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I have a note 2 also, finaly going to upgrade to this phone. I was able to play with the v10 in the store today. Over my note 2 omg. First phone I've messed With in the store that I felt was better than what I have. By a long margin
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Yessssssssss!
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psycho1 said:
I have a note 2 also, finaly going to upgrade to this phone. I was able to play with the v10 in the store today. Over my note 2 omg. First phone I've messed With in the store that I felt was better than what I have. By a long margin
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I'm glad to hear this. I preordered my Note 2 and it's been the greatest phone I've ever had. I've had 2 phones since that I returned in favor of keeping it. Unfortunately, I broke it a few days ago, and I'm having trouble moving on, as opposed to repairing it yet again.
I too was very interested in the N6P. But this phone came to us like sent from above... I can't think of a single thing this device doesn't have!!! We talk about the perfect phone every time a new device leaks. This one might be the closest thing to it in my opinion, and based on specs alone. . .
The only thing I think stopping people on this forum is the root aspect of things and will the bootloader unlocked. Regardless. This phone is going to be fantastic. Cannot wait to pick one up.
Matt
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Really the only thing holding me back is "do i want to try the nexus experience? Or do I want to be stuck in carrier update limbo land?"
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LG is probably one of the best when it comes to trying to push updates quickly on their flagships. The carriers still take a little bit of time, but they're the first to announce lollipop update (G3) and first to announce marshmallow update (G4). So if you were to pick anything besides a nexus, LG would be best (they do make a few Nexus devices after all).
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Well ... I did it! Had to go to 2 stores before I found it.
I have it in hand and so far I'm liking it!
It was so hard to desert my Note 2. I have phone attachment issues. When I turned off my Note 2 to move the sd card I started thinking too much. I felt so guilty. I looked down and the screen said it's "goodbye" message and I teared up! In. The. Store
So embarassing.
#ihaveissues
#firstworldproblems
P.S. I'm testing it out this weekend on a road trip to the mountains. I'm hoping to get some nice fall color pictures. I can't believe I'm going to carry a brand new naked phone around for 2 days but there was no time to get a case anywhere and I wasn't going to spend 29.99 on the one at T-Mobile so...
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Well ... I did it! Had to go to 2 stores before I found it.
I have it in hand and so far I'm liking it!
It was so hard to desert my Note 2. I have phone attachment issues. When I turned off my Note 2 to move the sd card I started thinking too much. I felt so guilty. I looked down and the screen said it's "goodbye" message and I teared up! In. The. Store
So embarassing.
#ihaveissues
#firstworldproblems
P.S. I'm testing it out this weekend on a road trip to the mountains. I'm hoping to get some nice fall color pictures. I can't believe I'm going to carry a brand new naked phone around for 2 days but there was no time to get a case anywhere and I wasn't going to spend 29.99 on the one at T-Mobile so...
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Had the same feeling coming from my 3.5 year old galaxy S3 with OctOS. I'll forever have fond memories of all the Verizon peeps freaking out because it was the only carrier to lock the bootloader, then watching the forum posts pile up as Adam Outler cracked it open like the boss he is/was.
Just my .02 on the V10.. Love the feel/durability, love the screen, love the camera, love the $50 G-pad promo from verizon paired with the 200gb mSD and extra battery promo from LG.. HATE stock android!! So much.. I forgot how much bloat and garbage they can put a phone before the customer ever does anything with it and how little you can actually mess with the device. If there is ever a verizon bootloader bounty, I will be contributing.
planetbeen said:
It was so hard to desert my Note 2. I have phone attachment issues. When I turned off my Note 2 to move the sd card I started thinking too much. I felt so guilty. I looked down and the screen said it's "goodbye" message and I teared up! In. The. Store
So embarassing.
#ihaveissues
#firstworldproblems
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This is the best post I've read on XDA in a long time hahahaha. I can picture it now:
You: Hi, I'm picking up the new LG V10 today, do you have it in stock?
Rep: Yes, we just got the shipment for them this afternoon!
You: Great! I would like one please.
Rep: Sure thing, what phone are you coming from?
You: The Galaxy Note II... *pauses to think about the memories from owning a phone for ~3 years* It's my friend. My best friend. My lover.
Rep: .....Let me get the phone for you.
You: *begins to power off phone, the iconic DOO doo DOO doo doooo T-Mobile chime plays, followed by Goodbye!*
NooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo!
Sorry for the seriously OT post, made me laugh way harder than it should've.
I didn't even think I wanted or needed to update my Nexus 4, but this promo is way too good. I'll be getting the phone today, hoping that LG hasn't run out of batteries and SD cards by the time I submit the request.
Stupid LG, making me spend money when my phone still works, but man am I looking forward to getting the phone tonight.