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[Q] How to choose my One S ? (Should I ??)

Hi guys,
I’ve been a HTC user for years now, starting with the Hero and then the Wildfire S and I want to go a step further with my next androphone.
I was thinking about the Nexus 4 but I am a bit frustrated by the no-stock issues and, well, I’ve been happy enough with HTC so...
I met the One S, went through several tests and was quite interested until I read comments about “Helicoptering”, S3 ship instead of S4, black version easily scratched…
So, I am asking you two things:
- Should I go for it anyway? Your campaign concerning the Helicoptering was pretty efficient, I feel really unsure about this phone!
- What should I carefully look for when buying it? Any serial number to prefer or to avoid?
Thanks for your help!

Bkyn said:
Hi guys,
I’ve been a HTC user for years now, starting with the Hero and then the Wildfire S and I want to go a step further with my next androphone.
I was thinking about the Nexus 4 but I am a bit frustrated by the no-stock issues and, well, I’ve been happy enough with HTC so...
I met the One S, went through several tests and was quite interested until I read comments about “Helicoptering”, S3 ship instead of S4, black version easily scratched…
So, I am asking you two things:
-Should I go for it anyway? Your campaign concerning the Helicoptering was pretty efficient, I feel really unsure about this phone!
-What should I carefully look for when buying it? Any serial number to prefer or to avoid?
Thanks for your help!
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Go for it is what I would say, if you get the helicoptering issue then just send it back to HTC to hopefully fix it or replace it, but you'll never know till you get one, I've mostly heard this about certain roms, haven't yet heard this on stock non rooted phones.
As for your second question it really depends on where you live if your in the US then you should get an s4 chip because thats all that tmobile over here in the US uses now a days and they do have a black version and a gradient blue but if you like the black one then get it, they wouldnt put it back up for sale for a limited time if they didn't fix the paint chipping but I'm stuck with the gradient blue, anywhere outside the US grounds switched to s3 chips so be careful as there aren't too many roms to try as the s4....hopefully this answers your questions and should you have any other questions feel free to ask
T-Mobile HTC one s

leohdz148 said:
Go for it is what I would say, if you get the helicoptering issue then just send it back to HTC to hopefully fix it or replace it, but you'll never know till you get one, I've mostly heard this about certain roms, haven't yet heard this on stock non rooted phones.
As for your second question it really depends on where you live if your in the US then you should get an s4 chip because thats all that tmobile over here in the US uses now a days and they do have a black version and a gradient blue but if you like the black one then get it, they wouldnt put it back up for sale for a limited time if they didn't fix the paint chipping but I'm stuck with the gradient blue, anywhere outside the US grounds switched to s3 chips so be careful as there aren't too many roms to try as the s4....hopefully this answers your questions and should you have any other questions feel free to ask
T-Mobile HTC one s
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Thanks for the quick answer !
I'm a bit suprised by your first answer, I thaught it was a hardware issue and not a software one... Do you mean that if I never root my phone, I won't face this issue ?
I'm living in Germany so I assume it will be S3 for me...

It is a hardware issue. It gets worse with time.
Apparently the helicopter home thingy is resolved in devices with serial number >=ht24.
If you can get an S4, get it. The S3 is inferior in every way. I'd even recommend you to import one rather than getting an S3...
I got the black/grey european S4, and I cant say Ive noticed any scratches. Not more than my blade and tablets got in their first weeks as well anyway.
So, what you want is a One S in a box with the following information: Model: Z520 (mine ends with 'e', guess thats for europe), CPU: 1.5Ghz, dual dore S/N: First 2 digits 24 or higher.

Get a gs3
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[Discussion] Still some life left in A2?

Hi everyone, just a general discussion I was pondering on, and I wanted your thoughts!
Do you think there's still software life in A2?
At least for me, I currently own a HTC Amaze 4G I got from my dad (he upgraded) that is pretty much new. I since have rooted, S-offed and unlocked it from T mobile to use on ATT. It's pretty much the same specs as A2, with a little better camera IMO, and CM10 is stable on it.
With Ubuntu phone coming out, something like that is very intriguing to me, as I've also watched every video known so far on it, and with Jim leaving to go check it out, I was wondering, if I should just sell my A2 and go for a Nexus or so, or even maybe sell both phones and just get a Nexus 4.
What are your thoughts on my situation, and what are your thoughts in general on this topic?
I'm not a developer by any means, but it does intrigue me, and perhaps it could be a hobby that I pick up in the future.
Thanks for any replies!

I would just get a nexus 4
life!

Lifehacker7 said:
I would just get a nexus 4
life!
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Agreed. If you can hold out until they're back in stock I would highly recommend buying one.
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I recommend to search forum first !!
there's a seperate thread in General section "[official] which phone should i buy"
& fyi we've discussed (badly) on forum very badly about this "whether to stay with A2 or not"
no offence intended buddy :good:

skimilk44 said:
Hi everyone, just a general discussion I was pondering on, and I wanted your thoughts!
Do you think there's still software life in A2?
At least for me, I currently own a HTC Amaze 4G I got from my dad (he upgraded) that is pretty much new. I since have rooted, S-offed and unlocked it from T mobile to use on ATT. It's pretty much the same specs as A2, with a little better camera IMO, and CM10 is stable on it.
With Ubuntu phone coming out, something like that is very intriguing to me, as I've also watched every video known so far on it, and with Jim leaving to go check it out, I was wondering, if I should just sell my A2 and go for a Nexus or so, or even maybe sell both phones and just get a Nexus 4.
What are your thoughts on my situation, and what are your thoughts in general on this topic?
I'm not a developer by any means, but it does intrigue me, and perhaps it could be a hobby that I pick up in the future.
Thanks for any replies!
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Can anybody tell you what music to listen to or which car to buy? No. This is called an individual preference. ATRIX 2 is a phone not a toy. If it meets your needs stay with it, if not move on.

[Q] How has the One S held up? Would you recommend one used?

hey y'all,
(I had this in general, but I was sent here into Q&A, so here I am!).
I have been considering a new phone to replace my (very) old Captivate. The Cappy has been a great phone, but the hardware is finally starting to wear out, and I am finally starting to feel the lack of power. The One S is now dropping to around $230 used off-contract, so I am thinking that could be a fun purchase.
My worry is only one : buying into a device that is having reliability issues. Has the One S held up? Anything I should look out for in a used device?
Would you recommend it for $230 used? I have other phones I am considering - $230 seems like a sweet spot for Galaxy S II or galaxy Nexus ... I know I could a dd a little and get a Nexus 4, but that "little (about $150) is a little too much for me.
Thanks

I'm not sure about everyone else but I;ve dropped my phone plenty of times without any problems. I rooted a couple of months ago and just added the LiquidSmooth ROM, which is lightning fast. Basically if you root your phone and install a Custom ROM you definitely won't be far behind a couple of the newer phones coming out, and I even venture to say the One S has a better price/performance ratio than most phones

IntelligentAj said:
I'm not sure about everyone else but I;ve dropped my phone plenty of times without any problems. I rooted a couple of months ago and just added the LiquidSmooth ROM, which is lightning fast. Basically if you root your phone and install a Custom ROM you definitely won't be far behind a couple of the newer phones coming out, and I even venture to say the One S has a better price/performance ratio than most phones
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yeah that is my attraction to it.
Sadly I have yet to hear of an Android phone without its quirks (for the Captivate: sudden sleep-death. GPS and power button problems are all hardware problems we just learned how to mitigate through software workarounds) ... so I am trying to find out what are the annoyances with the One S ....
Also .. the T-Mo version is a little different software-wise than the other versions, right? There seems a lot of discussion about Wifi problems ... any insights? please?
Thanks

Are you in the US? If so we don't have the Jb update yet but its coming. Overall I have no real complaints. 230 seems steep for a used device to me. How close to an upgrade are you?
Thanks for not getting bent out of shape at my comment in general. Just trying to keep it clean:beer:
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dozyaustin said:
yeah that is my attraction to it.
Sadly I have yet to hear of an Android phone without its quirks (for the Captivate: sudden sleep-death. GPS and power button problems are all hardware problems we just learned how to mitigate through software workarounds) ... so I am trying to find out what are the annoyances with the One S ....
Also .. the T-Mo version is a little different software-wise than the other versions, right? There seems a lot of discussion about Wifi problems ... any insights? please?
Thanks
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I haven't had any Wi-Fi problems with my ohone at all but I'm in the US so it might be different if you're not. My only complaint with the phone was that it can be a little slippery but I've noticed no problems with mine and I've had it April when it first came out

Spastic909 said:
Are you in the US? If so we don't have the Jb update yet but its coming. Overall I have no real complaints. 230 seems steep for a used device to me. How close to an upgrade are you?
Thanks for not getting bent out of shape at my comment in general. Just trying to keep it clean:beer:
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Yes, I am in US. So no official JB, but it seems the development support for the phone is running apace, right?
I am shopping for a full price phone - it is worth the $45 monthly bill and unlocked devices. Thus no upgrade lures. Phone prices are not low - for sure. It makes the Nexus 4 attractive, but that phone is still $350 - $400 with taxes and shipping, so that is a little steep for me.
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IntelligentAj said:
I haven't had any Wi-Fi problems with my ohone at all but I'm in the US so it might be different if you're not. My only complaint with the phone was that it can be a little slippery but I've noticed no problems with mine and I've had it April when it first came out
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Thanks ... it seems like the specs bump is ather significant from the Galaxy Nexus ..... decisions-decisions.

Coming from two LG G2, looking for a low-maintenance easy going >$100 phone

Hi guys and gals,
I'm at my second LG G2 since end 2015. Both phones let me down with their screens being jumpy and having ghost touch issues... I can't take it anymore.
Could you recommend to me a good reliable old model you loved I can buy for > $100?
I'd like something with a past and may be still active community base, coupled with having some good custom ROMs, battery life and decent speed for multitasking but no games. In OS terms, it's KitKat or Nougat. I can't stand Lollipop.
Like everyone, I dislike mostly UI lag and a temperamental brat. Open-minded and low-maintenance and easy going is definitely my type.
You saw my previous choices for the G2 despite its age so I think you'll understand where my preference goes.
I'm in France thus old models are still expensive compared to other parts of the world.
Oh and to add to the difficulty of the task, I don't have a computer anymore and can't afford to buy one for a foreseeable future, all the cooking has to be done without one obviously.
After reading this you probably think I should get a third G2...???
I hope I haven't forgotten any relevant piece of information. Thanks.

Lol, have a bricked G2 that has the same issue bud, that sh*t was annoying!!!
My advice? Nexus 5 was $99
OnePlusOne or 2 maybe,
Htc m7 or if you find an m8 that is quite a stable device in my experience ,
Hope that gives ya a few ideas to play with.

LilAnt530 said:
Lol, have a bricked G2 that has the same issue bud, that sh*t was annoying!!!
My advice? Nexus 5 was $99
OnePlusOne or 2 maybe,
Htc m7 or if you find an m8 that is quite a stable device in my experience ,
Hope that gives ya a few ideas to play with.
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Yes. That'll teach me to think probability theory and for being stubborn.
Nexus 5. I couldn't find one at the price you mentioned. I only have access to eBay, Amazon being somewhat erratic about international shipping availability.
OnePlus One. That one had my preference however it's out of my league price wise.
HTC M7 or M8. I'll have a look. Thanks for the suggestions.

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Looking for advice on choosing a phone.

Ok so I'm gonna say sorry first. I know that there's 100s of these exact posts every week but I feel like I've run out of places to look and could use some help. Time has come for me to upgrade to a new phone, currently I'm using a ascend mate 2 on Android 5.1 and aside from some laggy performance issues it works for what I do with it.
That being said this monster of a phone (6.1") has started to bend from me having it in my back pocket and there's some blemishes on the screen and GPS only works sporadically at best.
I'm looking for someone to point me in the direction of a 5 ish inch phone that has plenty of rom support, wireless charging and decent amount of storage. The OnePlus 5 had me excited but just didn't do it for me. I won't justify $500 unless I'm absolutely sure I want it. I have TMobile for service.
I've looked into the op5, Xperia xz premium, and Pixel. I've considered the GS8 but have a GS6 for work and it's really buggy, also I might as well give them my first born to pay for them. I've had LG devices before and they always gave me problems but perhaps things have changed I don't really know.
I'd appreciate any help you guys can give, and again sorry for asking the typical redundant question.

I am I realize I posted this in the wrong place and can't delete. Mods please remove / close thread.

I've had the amazing s5 for years and never wanted to upgrade until I got a new job and got no signal. Love how it has the SD card and was able to switch batteries.
Switches to LG g4 on eBay for 80$ and purposely made it bootloop so I could send it to LG for replacement. So far so good and love everything about it especially the camera.
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