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Galaxy S4 Buyer Beware?

Hi all so the Galaxy S4 has a fair few problems some that maybe software others that are hardware. Right now I'm saying Buyer Beware and I'm wondering if other owners would agree or disagree?
In this video I cover the problems I've had myself, I know others have had different problems.
Be interested to know what everyone thinks...

I've not really experienced any of the problems people are reporting. The only thing I have noticed (which is rather annoying) is random reboots when using either the camera or the gallery and Chrome seems to crash quite often too but obviously this could just be an issue with Chrome and not with the S4.
Never even heard of the wifi or headphones problem.
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None of this problems occurred to me.
1. Tried with my SteelSeries headphones and it never got distorted in any level of volume (I use adapt sound).
2. I played "need for drift" and it got hot after about 10 minutes but not as much as putting the device away. And it was actually after a few benchmarks (such as antutu, quadrant and GLbenchmark 2.5 and 2.7).
3. The rim around my headset is just fine (maybe this is a problem with the s600 variant).
4. In my country the S4 are selling like hotcakes and I was very lucky to put my hand on a headset (I needed to buy from directly from an official store of Samsung for the whooping amount of 3600 NIS [about 1000 USD] since all the retail stores had already sold all their units), only the official stores here have left with headsets and even them sold all their stock very quickly and needed fresh supply every few days.
P.S. My wifi works flawlessly

Im very haapy with the device. Aside from the screen smearing which all s4 phones are affected, it's only software issue can be easily fixed on further updates
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I have not had any issues. Amazing phone coming from HOX. I would highly recommend the S4 to anyone.
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Meltus said:
I've not really experienced any of the problems people are reporting. The only thing I have noticed (which is rather annoying) is random reboots when using either the camera or the gallery and Chrome seems to crash quite often too but obviously this could just be an issue with Chrome and not with the S4.
Never even heard of the wifi or headphones problem.
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noideaforusername said:
None of this problems occurred to me.
1. Tried with my SteelSeries headphones and it never got distorted in any level of volume (I use adapt sound).
2. I played "need for drift" and it got hot after about 10 minutes but not as much as putting the device away. And it was actually after a few benchmarks (such as antutu, quadrant and GLbenchmark 2.5 and 2.7).
3. The rim around my headset is just fine (maybe this is a problem with the s600 variant).
4. In my country the S4 are selling like hotcakes and I was very lucky to put my hand on a headset (I needed to buy from directly from an official store of Samsung for the whooping amount of 3600 NIS [about 1000 USD] since all the retail stores had already sold all their units), only the official stores here have left with headsets and even them sold all their stock very quickly and needed fresh supply every few days.
P.S. My wifi works flawlessly
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deathnotice01 said:
Im very haapy with the device. Aside from the screen smearing which all s4 phones are affected, it's only software issue can be easily fixed on further updates
Sent un Samsung Galaxia S Quatro LTE
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skeamznz said:
I have not had any issues. Amazing phone coming from HOX. I would highly recommend the S4 to anyone.
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Thanks all for your feedback, how many of you are running the 600?

androidizen said:
Hi all so the Galaxy S4 has a fair few problems some that maybe software others that are hardware. Right now I'm saying Buyer Beware and I'm wondering if other owners would agree or disagree?
In this video I cover the problems I've had myself, I know others have had different problems.
Be interested to know what everyone thinks...
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no crackling .... some heat issues ... yeah its dont have cooling as PC
there is no metal in s4 ... and my butoont fits OK
white 9505 no smearing no voice crackling nothing ... only temeperature whats is problems with all high end phones today

Meltus said:
I've not really experienced any of the problems people are reporting. The only thing I have noticed (which is rather annoying) is random reboots when using either the camera or the gallery and Chrome seems to crash quite often too but obviously this could just be an issue with Chrome and not with the S4.
Never even heard of the wifi or headphones problem.
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I've not had this problem myself but a few commentors on YouTube have highlighted that problem.

I love my S4 no issues here telling everyone that asks me about it to buy one

jprocket45 said:
I love my S4 no issues here telling everyone that asks me about it to buy one
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Good to hear

I have no problems at all... Running with the 600... Heat issues... Well all phones become hot when playing... But if it gets too hot it should turn off right?
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Running the I9505 here and not a single issue bar the smearing which effects all S4s and is easily rectified with an app anyway.
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No issues in my I9500
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I'm not seeing any of these issues, either. If I did, I'd chalk it up to being an early adopter. The customers working out some of the bugs is unfortunately the norm these days and I knew that going in. However, mine has been perfect in it's first 2 weeks. This is my first Samsung (wife has an S3) and I am enjoying the change from the much buggier HTC's I've had over the years.

I have just sent mine back due to a crackle at high volume whilst using headphones which are not cheap ones
Should get another SD600 this week.
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Just bought a Galaxy S4 I9505 today simfree, pick it up tomorrow this is the second shipment of Galaxy S4's as the first batch were all sold out on release, I'll report tomorrow if there any problems with mine.

ixon2001 said:
Just bought a Galaxy S4 I9505 today simfree, pick it up tomorrow this is the second shipment of Galaxy S4's as the first batch were all sold out on release, I'll report tomorrow if there any problems with mine.
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I hope to have an S4 from the second batch later this week, I'm going to put them both head to head and see if my experience changes. I Hope it does I can see a great device in the S4 but so far all the probs ive had suck!

DenmarkRootN00b said:
I have no problems at all... Running with the 600... Heat issues... Well all phones become hot when playing... But if it gets too hot it should turn off right?
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The prob I'm having is it becomes too hot to hold comfortably, regardless of any thermal trip that will power the device off if its too hot to hold its not much use for gaming after 20 mins. I've also seen games start to stutter more when it reaches this point which may indicate the system throttling back to reduce the temp. I dont think i have overly sensitive skin others that have used it have said it was uncomfortably hot.

ipsuvedi said:
After seeing so many issues in s4 i am very dissapointed and decided not to buy this device ...instead Note 2 is far better device
Some people started to called it Lag 4 or Bug 4 instead of s4
Thanks god...i have not bought this....otherwise my money would be wasted in Lags, Bugs and Samsung's gimmicy lure
Anyone using this device and is satisfied please tell any goodness of this phone out of lots of bugs and lacks
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As you can see all over the this thread (including myself), no one has faced any issues or bugs as mentioned.
The only thing that happens to everyone (and it is a software problem that can fixed via application from play store) is smearing and it's simply because the software don't turn black pixels back on fast enough so you see smearing when you scroll really fast.

I had a build problem & software probs on my first batch pebble blue S3 i bought last year, main problem was it kept dust around the edges that couldn't be removed, the software probs were sorted with updates, one being the audio quality were it would make a clicking sound when it went into sleep when listeining mp3's, also could have died at any point as it had the bad EMMC.
I recently bought another S3, build December 2012, no probs with build quality and a new revision of EMMC chip.
Just hoping now the build quality better on the 2nd batch can live with the software bugs as they will be sorted at some point.

Nexus 5 ratted me out to T-Mobile for tethering my nexus 7.

I'm using easy tether app with VPN and Bluetooth connection. Kind of slow, makes it seem like working at work is a better idea. Help, any better way to fix that's less clunky
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trjcasper said:
I'm using easy tether app with VPN and Bluetooth connection. Kind of slow, makes it seem like working at work is a better idea. Help, any better way to fix that's less clunky
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I use IbVPN but with another phone. So far it works. I assume any VPN solution would work.

Boy, that is probably the most misleading topic ever.
Anyway, the Nexus 5 has nothing to do with being caught tethering as your carrier can tell you're doing it by the user agent of the browser (the most typical method of detecting tethering) and other ways as well.
As for a workaround, there are several available but there's no guarantee on any of them that you won't get busted even so.
It's a chance you take - the carrier tells you it's against the service agreement and you choose to do it anyway; if you get popped and lose your service, the blame lies solely with you alone.

The user agent in this case is android using dolphin browser. Should appear Amy different than my phone.
I'm not whining, BTW, I'm aware of risk and consequence and adult about it. I'm also cheap, so after having used several nexus phones in the past the exact same way and never getting popped sure makes it look like the 5 is the problem doing the reporting about tether use.
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trjcasper said:
The user agent in this case is android using dolphin browser. Should appear Amy different than my phone.
I'm not whining, BTW, I'm aware of risk and consequence and adult about it. I'm also cheap, so after having used several nexus phones in the past the exact same way and never getting popped sure makes it look like the 5 is the problem doing the reporting about tether use.
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This is bad news. I have always been able to tether any tablet through my Nexus device on Tmobile and browse with the stock browser and Netflix app. I have a feeling, Google is playing dirty and sending T-mobile/provider some kind of notice that tethering is now 'on'. I wish they'd develop an app like they did for Google Glass that proxying packets for ANY tethered device. Stick it to the carrier. Especially, Verizon.

Worth it to buy?

So I have that urge to buy something new and I've stumbled across the sony SW2 in my looking around and I was wondering if this would be worth it to buy? Those of you who have had one for a while, do you think I should get one?

I think it all depends on its use per the individual, it is very handy for me when I'm at work and in a meeting I can see who's calling and read messages etc and also when I'm on my motorbike also saves me having to pull out my phone to see whoa calling messages etc. I would say though if you have a Samsung phone then probably have a look at the gear
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look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2747483

If you can get it for less than $150, that's a decent price... However, there's LG's and Moto's watches coming out this summer if you can wait a few months - but those are rumored to be around $250.

spitfire2425 said:
So I have that urge to buy something new and I've stumbled across the sony SW2 in my looking around and I was wondering if this would be worth it to buy? Those of you who have had one for a while, do you think I should get one?
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Yes.

eirh said:
Yes.
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If you need a device to remote control your smartphone, then yes you should get it. If you are happy just taking your phone out of your pocket and using it, then you dont need the Sony Smartwatch 2. It is not an indepedent device. It can do almost nothing by itself, it is 99% dependent on your phone.
The best way to describe it is that it is a second screen to your smartphone. To be able to use it you must have your smartphone on you, at all times. It not autonomous working at all.

Hi all,
can this Sony SW2 keep the time by itself if I go running to the park and leave my phone at home? Just keep the time.
I know it would be more useful to take the phone in my pocket and probably try to have an Endomondo's Sports Tracker widget on the smartwatch.. does anyone knows about a good sports tracking app like Endomondo's ?
Thanks.

Sure, why not. It's only money.
I have had mine for 8 months and love it. I had not worn a watch in perhaps 20 years. (I'm a reformed pocket watch user.) If you like to know who is emailing and testing when it happens, covertly, it is great. There are other things it is great at too, but those are the #1 use. I like the color screen v.s. monochrome screens, but battery life suffers. Price is reasonable, relatively speaking, but if you are an Android user and have a little more $$, I'd wait until summer to see what the new Google based watches bring. They appear to be a step up. The only thing I'd wish for is voice transcription to reply to email or text and I believe that's coming in the Google OS watches.
spitfire2425 said:
So I have that urge to buy something new and I've stumbled across the sony SW2 in my looking around and I was wondering if this would be worth it to buy? Those of you who have had one for a while, do you think I should get one?
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Socotroco said:
Hi all,
can this Sony SW2 keep the time by itself if I go running to the park and leave my phone at home? Just keep the time.
I know it would be more useful to take the phone in my pocket and probably try to have an Endomondo's Sports Tracker widget on the smartwatch.. does anyone knows about a good sports tracking app like Endomondo's ?
Thanks.
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Yes it can. And your SW2 comes with Runtastic, which is pretty okay for me.

Sw1 can keep time only till it has battery or has not been switched off. If you switch it off or battery finishes, you need to connect it again with your phone to get time.
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i buy it but it was not good and have not worth to buy

I'm waiting for my SW2 FIFA Edition to use it mainly as a bike computer, but also because will allow me to receive calls with the phone on my pocket.
And it have a good price now.
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joaofsantosj said:
I'm waiting for my SW2 FIFA Edition to use it mainly as a bike computer, but also because will allow me to receive calls with the phone on my pocket.
And it have a good price now.
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Not on your Nexus it doesnt..... it doesnt have an answer call button, though theres a fix if you are rooted.
Also it has no speaker or mic so youd need a bt headset. Which can already be used to answer calls.

ngoonee said:
Not on your Nexus it doesnt..... it doesnt have an answer call button, though theres a fix if you are rooted.
Also it has no speaker or mic so youd need a bt headset. Which can already be used to answer calls.
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Naturally, I have a BT headset. I've been using them since they exist.
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joaofsantosj said:
Naturally, I have a BT headset. I've been using them since they exist.
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Note that you cannot answer from the watch, in any case, using a galaxy nexus.

ngoonee said:
Note that you cannot answer from the watch, in any case, using a galaxy nexus.
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Really? And why do you think that?
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joaofsantosj said:
Really? And why do you think that?
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Because the calling app that Sony offers to you onli offers the 'answer call' button on Sony phones. Unless you move it to the system partition, which requires root.

briannaharbor said:
How is it possible you joined six years ago, but only have five posts??
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LOL It's a fair question, I joined this forum when I have a Qtek 2200 (made by HTC and also known under the brands XDA, O2), and after a Qtek 2020i, and used this forum just to get some informations. When this devices become obsolete I bought a Samsung Galaxy S5830 but I didn't like the Froyo GUI so I change to iOS devices that aren't supported here. But since a few months ago I become tired of it, always the same and without big changes, and planned to switch again to android that had a big improvement since froyo and its know more appealing to use.
One of the thing that I found out immediately was the different ROM's available to install, and I have been playing with them in my devices.
So it's natural that now I had reasons to post, to clear my doughts.
I don't use to write just to make number, I hope that you'll be clear.
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ngoonee said:
Because the calling app that Sony offers to you onli offers the 'answer call' button on Sony phones. Unless you move it to the system partition, which requires root.
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I see in the call extension app description that "answer call" is for Xperia Only. I have a rooted HTC One M8, but I did not move the app to the system partition (I doubled checked just to be sure); however, I can answer calls with my Sony Smartwatch 2. Not sure if it is because I am rooted or not, but I wanted to pass along my experience with my phone and the call extension app in question.
Rob

I've found that the lack of a 'Call Accept' button is not a major deal breaker for the Call Extension program. Wired or BT headsets have the action button, so the SW2 is still good. PLUS, with the recent upgrades to the core program, it's perfect to setup for a 'idling watch-face' that contains the pertinent information that I need.
Remember, the watch will allow you to tuck the phone back into the pocket or holster and leave it there. I myself enjoy starting an album as I leave the house to catch my bus for work, then just use the SmartMote Extension to change the song or tweak the volume on the sly.
Oh, and with the phone settings extension I found, I can cut the phone's Wi-Fi when I leave a well, so it doesn't draw extra power looking for a connection - without going fully into the watch apps, because it's latext update puts a shortcut directly into the watch-face itself!
Yeah, I'd recommend getting this watch, if you need a new watch. Once you have it, you find reasons to have it.... (Not the least, because it reduces the need to turn on the phone every five minutes to check it.)

Wireless, 4g, etc

Anyone elses wireless keep dropping as soon as you try to connect to something? I've factory reset 3 times now to try and see if it fixes it -no go. As soon as I try and download/run a speed test it disconnects.
g3/g4/note 5/ipad all connect fine with no issue, as well as 4 chromecasts.
On the other note, Android Pay launched and let me add cards to it.

I got no issues with connecting to wireless other then it disconnects sometime when phone is asleep.
How did you get android pay to work ? It launches for me but it doesn't let me add any cards.

No issues with mine... Have you tried restarting your router and then, your phone?

cma1032 said:
No issues with mine... Have you tried restarting your router and then, your phone?
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Indeed, connectivity cycles when you are on the initial setup program as well, bluetooth, nfc and wireless both go in and out (icons for bluetooth and nfc go on and off, wireless drops completely). Quite annoying. Already got a return going with Amazon, sucks since I just got it this morning.

aim1999x said:
I got no issues with connecting to wireless other then it disconnects sometime when phone is asleep.
How did you get android pay to work ? It launches for me but it doesn't let me add any cards.
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Missed the android pay part - no clue, it let me re-add my debit card with no issues. I have installed the HTC sense package/launcher from fulmics though.

taphius said:
Missed the android pay part - no clue, it let me re-add my debit card with no issues. I have installed the HTC sense package/launcher from fulmics though.
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I am using the HTC Sense package and no luck with Android Pay. Oh, well!

Wow. I have absolutely no connection problems at all. I would be hollering loudly here if that were the case. I'm on WiFi at home right now no problem but post on my breaks from work from LTE with no problem. I've had no issues at all. I would consider an exchange perhaps.
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babsk said:
Wow. I have absolutely no connection problems at all. I would be hollering loudly here if that were the case. I'm on WiFi at home right now no problem but post on my breaks from work from LTE with no problem. I've had no issues at all. I would consider an exchange perhaps.
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Yeap, it was sent back on Tuesday. I just ordered a grey one as they came in stock on Amazon, hoping to get it Monday. I honestly likes what I saw with the phone, I havent been happy with any phones this year so far. Had a s6, g4, note 5, flex 2, mulitple nexus 6's (all with screen issues or backplate issues), iphone 6 etc. Hopefully this is the one, that helio x10 was pretty damn quick in it.

Hope that grey one arrives soon! People have been waiting for them. I really like this phone and am doing well with it after frustrations with dual SIM slots on the Zenfone 2 that involved getting a refurbished exchange unit sent to me, turned out all to be the 2G slot being the issue so it was returned. weeks of frustrations! So here's to good fortune!
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swap sims
take sim card out and put it in Sim 2 ... getting data will be a little trick - for some reason I always have to go in setting and enable data - it won't enable automatically... but i think it will help ...
You can either keep it in Sim 2 or move it back to sim 1...

Note 5. No WiFi connection.

I just got my Note 5 and, after connecting it to my WIFI, it shows "connected" but I can't open anything on the Web while connected to WiFi. The Speedtest app always says "network communication issues". I was able to use the wifi a couple of times, but lost it again. I talked to a Verizon agent and he tried a few things. Nothing worked. He connected me to a Samsung customer who simply told me that the problem was related to my router, not the phone. However, my Note 3 is connected to the same router and I have never had any problem. And all my other devices work with no problem on the same Wi-Fi. Anyone had or know of a similar problem? At this point I am simply thinking about returning the phone and going back to my Note 3
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Could be a hardware malfunction. If it's happening and you just got the phone, that's what I'd lean towards. Can you connect to other WiFi hotspots? If so and it works just fine, then it might not be so simple.

I have a similar problem like this with my note 5. I have had mine a little over a week now and my issue is for some reason my note 5 will continuously connect to WiFi and disconnect and reconnect back to WiFi and it would do this every 5 mins. This is causing my phone to have terrible battery life but on 4G my phone will last about a day and a half to 2 days. My WiFi signal is Very strong the phone says but it would still lose connection to it. I myself came from the Note 3 and my note 3 never lost connection to my WiFi. I have a Netgear router wireless N+ and i use the 5Ghz output on it. Lately now i noticed its getting better its not disconnecting as much as it was when i first got the phone i don't know why its weird. I was about to return it thinking it was a hardware issue. I was told that the Note 5 is going to be getting marshmallow update soon by best buy so maybe that will include a fix for these WiFi issues and battery drain issues.

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I just got my Note 5 and, after connecting it to my WIFI, it shows "connected" but I can't open anything on the Web while connected to WiFi. The Speedtest app always says "network communication issues". I was able to use the wifi a couple of times, but lost it again. I talked to a Verizon agent and he tried a few things. Nothing worked. He connected me to a Samsung customer who simply told me that the problem was related to my router, not the phone. However, my Note 3 is connected to the same router and I have never had any problem. And all my other devices work with no problem on the same Wi-Fi. Anyone had or know of a similar problem? At this point I am simply thinking about returning the phone and going back to my Note 3
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Get the phone replaced since it's new.
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alhadee12 said:
Get the phone replaced since it's new.
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Yeah. I just talked to a Verizon agent again. I am taking it to a store to have it replaced. Hoping they have the 64GB version in store.
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Wendemixda said:
Yeah. I just talked to a Verizon agent again. I am taking it to a store to have it replaced. Hoping they have the 64GB version in store.
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Good deal, I think that's the best option.
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Good deal, I think that's the best option.
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Took the phone to the Verizon Store but they didn't have the 64GB version in store. They ordered a new one and it arrived yesterday. It connected right away to my WIFI and I haven't had a single hiccup since. And to think that the Samsung representative I spoke too said the problem with the other phone was my Wifi!
Loving this phone so far but can't wait for my case to arrive because it's not as comfortable to hold and type on as my Note 3, which I am so used to.
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Wendemixda said:
Took the phone to the Verizon Store but they didn't have the 64GB version in store. They ordered a new one and it arrived yesterday. It connected right away to my WIFI and I haven't had a single hiccup since. And to think that the Samsung representative I spoke too said the problem with the other phone was my Wifi!
Loving this phone so far but can't wait for my case to arrive because it's not as comfortable to hold and type on as my Note 3, which I am so used to.
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It's interesting how some of these CSR's handle customers. I always go back to the store especially when the device is new. Glad you're enjoying the 5.

Wendemixda said:
Took the phone to the Verizon Store but they didn't have the 64GB version in store. They ordered a new one and it arrived yesterday. It connected right away to my WIFI and I haven't had a single hiccup since. And to think that the Samsung representative I spoke too said the problem with the other phone was my Wifi!
Loving this phone so far but can't wait for my case to arrive because it's not as comfortable to hold and type on as my Note 3, which I am so used to.
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It's interesting how some of these CSR's handle customers. I always go back to the store especially when the device is new. Glad you're enjoying the 5.
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Im still struggling to love this note 5. Even after a month, I haven't really fully fell in love with it. I fell in love instantly with my note 3 2 years ago. But I'm really loving; the nice screen, the thin profile, finger print scanner, front/rear camera and the fast usb 2.0 charging. I'm not loving that it's more narrow than the previous note 4 and note 3. Feels a little too narrow for my fat, chubby and sausage fingers. But sall good, I make do

tw1n5nak35 said:
Im still struggling to love this note 5. Even after a month, I haven't really fully fell in love with it. I fell in love instantly with my note 3 2 years ago. But I'm really loving; the nice screen, the thin profile, finger print scanner, front/rear camera and the fast usb 2.0 charging. I'm not loving that it's more narrow than the previous note 4 and note 3. Feels a little too narrow for my fat, chubby and sausage fingers. But sall good, I make do
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I use mine as a business phone because I'm a basketball coach. It allows me to take notes, draw up opponents plays and video tape some information without carrying additional media devices. The form factor has changed and the glass backing takes some getting use to. I just use a case, all the other feature I'm enjoying so far.
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