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Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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I dont really care if it's not that popular.. its a bad ass phone.. I don't think theres any other phone I'd rather have

ummm.... what?
are you saying that there is no ads on the SGS II? Have you seen the tv ad making fun of the iphone?

iwasblown said:
Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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Ummm you know its been on back order from tmobile customer loyalty since early December right? That usually means its kinda popular.

Samsung has been outselling apple... I doh?
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You must not watch TV. All three versions are all over the TV. Maybe you live under a rock!
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This is terrible advice. Don't buy something that isn't popular? Really? If I had gone by that rule I'd never have bought my HD2 or my Evo View & I'd have missed out on two excellent devices. Just because something is popular doesn't mean it's the best.
Here's some advice that everyone can follow- do your research, go to the store & play with different devices, and buy whichever one you like best.

iwasblown said:
Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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excuse us for not following popular trend and buying into apple's half assed over priced crap
we arent as "creative" as you applers because not all of us use the exact same phone
thanks.

A while ago Engadget had an article on the best smartphones for the four major carriers and used this for the cover. It's definitely popular..
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Hd2 was one of the most popular phone at T-Mobile and it SUCKED for the AVERAGE CONSUMERS.
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iwasblown said:
Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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Well, I don't think thats a good advice, my advice is before buying a phone like the galaxy s2, look for issues about it in the internet and try it out before you buy it.
I regret saying that Engadget's article about the screen issue wasn't that noticeable and they had it on a really dark place etc. Now i'm noticing that every darn day.

myunitisz said:
Hd2 was one of the most popular phone at T-Mobile and it SUCKED for the AVERAGE CONSUMERS.
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Cause the average consumer is dumber than dog ****.

Windows mobile is a slow and laggy phones. Phones should be released so they don't need to be hacked. It should be because the owner wants to. That's my opinion on it
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You know this is one of the most selling phones in the world right.... Right? Samsung has put millions in marketing and made a version for every major American carrier and is attempting to sell more than the original.... You are aware of that right? So you started this thread to be flamed.... Correct?
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This guy hasn't responded to a single post in his own thread. Obviously just trying to light a fire in the forum. CLOSE!

This has to be the best phone I've ever owned. I just upgraded from the sensation and it doesn't compare this phone is a monster. Don't need to root either after the update
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I got gotten damn it lol
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If you have not purchased one yet. I would suggest the GNEX. It has exceeded my expectations and ICS OS is pretty nice.

I would agree Nexii are amazing devices. But when I choose a device I take a look here on XDA, see what the development community is like and then i will get it

Info for Samsung owners

http://myandroidchief.com/samsung-w...o-strip-phones-of-infringing-patent-features/
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Could it be the case that its the update to 4.0.4? hmmmm I wonder???

That's going to suck if they actually ban our device.

It is not banning "our" device. If it happens, still a long shot, it will not really affect current users. They will not take your phone from you. Carriers will just have to stop selling, which probably still means they can deplete their current inventory as they have already been purchased from Samsung.
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Pee Wee Herman said:
That's going to suck if they actually ban our device.
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Look at it like this if they are ban from selling ,then the value if our device will go up due to the fact that u can't buy from the store anymore.

I wasn't meaning it as a problem for people with the device currently, I meant to say that I have a lot of friends my age looking and seeing all the things I do with my phone. They're all saving up to buy them and if they ban the T989 then my friends won't be able to purchase via stores.

Sammy's guys are much more smart than apple developers, we will be resting while Sammy is creating the champion phones they always have. Apple complaint about similarities. Sammy is not going to make similar phones to apple smartphone in theory. But if apple revolutionizes everything to be more convenient then Samsung must use power instead of convenience. If apple is commercial, Samsung must be the people's phone, easy enough? If apple make fast phones Samsung should be elegant or if apple makes the stable phone then same should make the surprising phone. If apple wants all the money then Samsung should have more interest in phones and their appearance for the better of the lawsuits and a efficient resolution to forward production in the next line of phones.
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You guys can always take a trip up here to Canada. None of that garbage that Apple is pulling applies here, and we have the same phones to purchase. Peace.
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Chochiwpg said:
You guys can always take a trip up here to Canada. None of that garbage that Apple is pulling applies here, and we have the same phones to purchase. Peace.
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Looks like we have a place to stay???
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suaverc118 said:
Looks like we have a place to stay???
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Lol, sure suaverc118 you are welcome to visit
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regardless of the outcome it wont matter to us that already purchased it.
it only affects the remaining inventory at store level, just a minor GUI change and all issues are solved with a new ROM

Walmart has them on sale for 99.98 when you add a new line.. as seen yesterday when I got me pups sum food...and they have the s3 for 179.98. Someone posted in another thread that they have the s2 for 179.99 at Sams club full price. So who knows
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What's with everyone switching to the sgs3?

Is it the cool/popular thing to do or do they actually think it's a better phone?
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SkizzMcNizz said:
Is it the cool/popular thing to do or do they actually think it's a better phone?
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I'm still here
I can sum it up for you in one sentence.
The Samsung Galaxy S 3 is not locked down, and the HTC One X is.

I know two people who switched and didn't have one that was locked down. One is a developer and one did some theming.
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im not imporant but im leaving too lol

Psshh, s3 is way better!

SkizzMcNizz said:
Is it the cool/popular thing to do or do they actually think it's a better phone?
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what about if its cool ,popular and a better phone?.... millions own it already not a hard thing to find out why its such a success.
many of the people at my work place own one.. and none of them even know whats xda.. so is being unlocked still the key to that success?

If you don't have one then you don't know what your missing. S3 is just good in every department!! Say no more cuzzy!!
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*sigh*

I have an S3 on my account, I got it for a buddy of mine. I've spent a good deal of time playing with it and can't see the appeal at all. It just isn't anywhere near as nice as the HOX. 2GB of RAM, that's it. Everything else about it sucks compared to the HOX. My 1GB is working just fine for me.

_MetalHead_ said:
I have an S3 on my account, I got it for a buddy of mine. I've spent a good deal of time playing with it and can't see the appeal at all. It just isn't anywhere near as nice as the HOX. 2GB of RAM, that's it. Everything else about it sucks compared to the HOX. My 1GB is working just fine for me.
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Bingo u hit the nail on the head. People complain about the lack of removable battery. Ummmmmmm maybe 10% of pple would actually carry a spare. IPhone doesn't remove battery and I'm sure we're all aware of how well that does. And as far as storage goes, yea it wouldn't hurt to atleast have 32gb. But I havent filled 16. So consider me happy.
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gunnyman said:
*sigh*
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Lol!!

kemodread said:
If you don't have one then you don't know what your missing. S3 is just good in every department!! Say no more cuzzy!!
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have one and i use my one x more

I have my HOX, that's all I want and need for a phone for the next year.
S3 is a little too fancy imo, I'm allowed that after checking it out and seeing it first hand,meh.
WR
Rattled off a KingCobra OneX

Had an opportunity to switch out to an S3 but I didn't jump on it. Now I wish I had
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H8rift. XsMagical. Scott. And others are more then enough reasons for me to never leave this phone. And Rohan has done amazing things with AOKP and he is still in highschool if I'm not mistaken. These guys make our phone what it is and we have to work around ATT and HTC security features. The Devs we have are a reason not to leave.
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SkizzMcNizz said:
I know two people who switched and didn't have one that was locked down. One is a developer and one did some theming.
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Then you should ask them. And couple people isn't everyone.
The main reason is: most users if they don't buy the iPhone they'll go for sammy because of the brand. You don't know much about a smartphone but you at least know they make good tv's, computers, refrigerators, you name it. Where else do you see the HTC logo? Many people didn't hear about it. So, obviously pick the Samsung instead.
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moehagene said:
H8rift. XsMagical. Scott. And others are more then enough reasons for me to never leave this phone. And Rohan has done amazing things with AOKP and he is still in highschool if I'm not mistaken. These guys make our phone what it is and we have to work around ATT and HTC security features. The Devs we have are a reason not to leave.
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Sorry to disappoint you but Scott now has a sgs3.
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He also has the one x and is still developing for it.

If I had the money to spare he would have an nexus 7 as well
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hmmm
What is the big deal about which smartphone you use? I would bet that most people on XDA are pretty well clued up about phone tech and so, money permitting, they will make an informed purchase, buying the phone that suits them best.
I own the SGS3 and yeah, I think it is top notch handset, but that doesn't mean I diss other handsets. I like to think I'm more evolved than that (though some of my pals would dispute that :laugh. If someone comes to me for smartphone buying advice, I will try my best to give an informed opinion based on my experience and their tech knowledge and needs...and quite often I'd send them down the iPhone route, not because I think it is a better phone (though Apple, whether you like it or not, make fantastic hardware, just a shame about the company ethos), but because it is probably the best phone for them.
Most on this particular thread will probably own an HTC...again good top noth handsets, but I personally avoid them due to a very bad customer service experience a couple of years ago (threads can be found elsewhere), but that doesn't stop me recommending them to others (though I do also relate my experiences). And many others on XDA will own a whole variety of other smartphones.
The point is, does it matter which phone you own? Yes, some people will spend a fortune on a top end handset just for bragging rights, but there's nothing worse than a 'phone snob'. Most of us on XDA buy what is best for us and are generally happy and if we're not, we switch.
You pays your (hard earned) cash and makes your (well informed) choice. Enjoy what you have, worry not what other think about it and be proud that you are part of XDA and have the knowledge to tinker with and give advice about your techie toys. Just don't get caught up in a 'mine's better than yours' debate.
Happy tinkering folks!

How much should I ask for my inspire 4g?

I upgraded to a Samsung galaxy Sii, and now I want to sell my inspire. It has a cracked screen, but its only the top corner. It also has an otter box case, charger case, and another tpu case. What could I realistically get for it?
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I bought mine for 80 bucks but if you try to sell it to gazelle they'll try to tell you 25 and that's for a better condition phone...just keep the inspire, its not really a bad phone just a little outdated
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Check how much they are sold on ebay and amazon, compare to your local dealers and sell it accordingly.
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Ok, it really surpirses me how much these have come down in price in the last year.
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tjmortenson said:
Ok, it really surpirses me how much these have come down in price in the last year.
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It should not really. The phone is over two years old, single core processor, and officially no support past GB. ICS has been out for some time and now JB is out on its second iteration already (4.1 then 4.2). All of this drives prices way down. This is simply the way technology depreciates. The same thing happens with laptops and desktops...regardless of how clean it is.

I would base my asking price off what they are going for on ebay.

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When can we actually buy one?

Haha. Seems it was officially released but yet you can't buy it yet? Can only get one from an invite.
Any idea when we can buy one?
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waiters said:
Haha. Seems it was officially released but yet you can't buy it yet? Can only get one from an invite.
Any idea when we can buy one?
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Original Quote by OnePlus Admin Carl : 2014 Q2 Production Update Today at 9:01 PM:
When we started OnePlus, one of the first things we announced was that our product would be available internationally in Q2 2014. We're well on track of achieving that.
However, after our product announcement, we realized that far more people wanted the One than what we originally anticipated. Over the past few days, we have been frantically adjusting our production schedule to make sure that as many people possible can buy the One, as soon as possible.
In our updated plan, we prioritized for two aspects; time to market and availability of the high capacity model (in that order). We now know that people want the 64GB Sandstone Black far more than the 16GB Silk White, but we also know that more than everything, people just want to get their hands on the device as soon as possible.
What we've done is dramatically increase the amount of 64GB Sandstone Black models in our production plans, while producing 16GB Silk White as long as they don't delay the time to market for Sandstone Black.
Our production schedule is as follows:
Ready now - 100 for phone smashers
Mid to late May - Larger batch 16GB Silk White for the first batch of invites
Early June - Larger batch 64GB Sandstone Black
Later in June - Increased general availability, people who want it should be able to get an invite without much trouble in June
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I think this message is clear enough and i hope it will not be delayed more to get on of this piece!!!
Cheers

By the time end of June comes around, Two months after the phone was "released" .. I'm sure there will be another phone. Sucks but I'm out. Was looking forward to the opo for a couple days haha.. But not going to wait two months
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I already have a decent phone in my LG g pro so having to wait till the end of June isn't a problem for this guy.
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I know they don't have the manufacturing capabilities HTC but I thought their release of the m8 was fantastic. Leak the hell out of it, announce it and immediately release it. Every release should be like this imo
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Pricing
Man the pricing on the One+ is great but wonder how good the company tech support will be. I'm due for a new phone but LG G3, S5 Prime and Nexus 6 right around the corner.

Gahar said:
Man the pricing on the One+ is great but wonder how good the company tech support will be. I'm due for a new phone but LG G3, S5 Prime and Nexus 6 right around the corner.
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XDA members always has been my tech support but hardware problems always gets to me.

But if they are releasing 100 phones a week for the next 2 months it will take a year before enough devs have the phone and can do good stuff..
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Man the pricing on the One+ is great but wonder how good the company tech support will be. I'm due for a new phone but LG G3, S5 Prime and Nexus 6 right around the corner.
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Yeah but LG G3 and S5 prime is going to cost 600$/euro at least(like every other their flagship). Which is 2 times more than Oneplus One. I think Nexus 6 will be released later after August but who knows...

And when would it be available in india ?

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And when would it be available in india ?
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When they sell it there. Not now.
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Yea I love the 1+ wish they would got the snapdragon 805 or tegra k1 801 they have only be new for 3 months maybe. the Amazon phone looks interesting if cheaper then the one.

So I guess no 64gb in white?
Thats too bad, i was planning on picking up this device when it became available in Canada bit not if I cant get it in white.
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force70 said:
So I guess no 64gb in white?
Thats too bad, i was planning on picking up this device when it became available in Canada bit not if I cant get it in white.
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You can switch backs later. I think white will be an option.
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Hi Everyone, Not been here for a while, since I defected to apple... Anyway, really looking forward to this OPO, I think its going to be a turning point for some flagship market domineers.
What I'd like to know is, does anyone know which retailers or phone outlets will be selling it?

To my understanding no retailer will ever sell the one plus one. You need to buy it directly from them. Though that's at least a couple months away.
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To my understanding no retailer will ever sell the one plus one. You need to buy it directly from them. Though that's at least a couple months away.
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absolutly right!
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waiters said:
To my understanding no retailer will ever sell the one plus one. You need to buy it directly from them. Though that's at least a couple months away.
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It's already on sale. More like a few weeks for general public purchasing, not months.
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FuMMoD said:
It's already on sale. More like a few weeks for general public purchasing, not months.
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Already on sale means we can buy it. Which we can't.
It's not available
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