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Hey there,
I got my one s 3 months ago because of it has s4 processor. But same day i got the phone i learnt it has a s3 processor. Then i didnt give the phone back.
Anyway, for a while i am thinking to sell this phone and get a nexus. And i wonder what do you think? (There is no bad performance issues about phone btw. )
Thanks in advance.
Have a nice day.
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I wouldn't get a Galaxy Nexus - however I would probably send it to your retailer and ask for an S4, since you bought the phone thinking you would get an S4. Ask for an S4. Or sell your One S, and wait for the next nexus(es)
In my country there is no s4 version so i couldn't do that but i think i will wait until new nexus. Thanks for the comment.
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The support to Rom development far surpasses the android for the nexus series. If u are a hacker I rather u Change. Satisfaction obtain thru the nexus community is endless. Source: I'm a nexus s user
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I wouldn't send it back. I have used the Nexus for quite a while and selled it a month ago because I wanted the One S. I really don't regrett it. I like the feel, the looks, the size and pretty much everything more then those from the Nexus. Unfortunatly there is no Cyanogenmod/ParanoidAndroid availible for the S3 version. This is the only thing I don't like about this phone. But I hope there will be in the future because more and more S3 devices get selled. Here in Germany you have to be lucky to get the S4 version (in every shop there are only the S3 versions). Maybe I'll sell it in the future and get a Nexus (if I like it), who knows...
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I wouldn't send it back. I have used the Nexus for quite a while and selled it a month ago because I wanted the One S. I really don't regrett it. I like the feel, the looks, the size and pretty much everything more then those from the Nexus. Unfortunatly there is no Cyanogenmod/ParanoidAndroid availible for the S3 version. This is the only thing I don't like about this phone. But I hope there will be in the future because more and more S3 devices get selled. Here in Germany you have to be lucky to get the S4 version (in every shop there are only the S3 versions). Maybe I'll sell it in the future and get a Nexus (if I like it), who knows...
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Complain to your carrier, say you were expecting an S4 but you got an S3. Push them, and they'll give it. Or get a written confirmation from your carrier, allowing you to replace the phone by sending it to HTC and requesting an S4 processor. Sure, it is a hassle, but if you ask me it's well worth it.
I'm sort of on the same train of thought. I really do like the HTC but the development or lack of development kind of makes me want to sell it and hope that HTC will come out with a Nexus or something of the sort...
If HTC does make a nexus, it will be heavily priced.
usaff22 said:
Complain to your carrier, say you were expecting an S4 but you got an S3. Push them, and they'll give it. Or get a written confirmation from your carrier, allowing you to replace the phone by sending it to HTC and requesting an S4 processor. Sure, it is a hassle, but if you ask me it's well worth it.
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I've already rooted it and I have Trickdroid on it. Are you sure it will work?
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Hey everyone. I know this has been beaten to death but I'm having hard time making a decision.
I have had an AT&T HTC One for the past week or so. I'm very happy with the phone and have had really no issues. I'm running 4.2.2 in it and am happy. Problem is I am seriously considering switching to the s4.
There are some features the s4 offers that I really like. (multi-view, flip to ignore, etc.)
I had One X switched to the s3 then to an iphone 5 but missed android so came back and got the HTC One. Like I said I like the one. The button layout doesn't bother me although I do like the physical home button on the S. The speakers are awesome and the screen is very nice.
I just don't know what to do. I still have time to swap it for an S before my 14 days expire but don't want to regret switching.
Opinions???
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If you have 14 days to swap HTC one, then I am sure you will get some time for S4 too. I would say try both and keep the one you like. Ihas HTC one X, swapped it to get S3 and now using S4. Huge difference from S3 to S4 in screen itself. I played with HTC one too but IMO S4 has better screen. Also the so called gimmicky features are actually useful in S4.
Well here's my take on the two devises. I had the One for about 12 days before returning it before the 14 day exchange and got myself the GS4. Let me start by saying the One is a great phone but it has some downfalls especially after using the S4 after the One. The S4 IMO is superior in every way but 1. The build quality on the One is better but even with that I do prefer that the back is easily replaceable because you can replace the battery and Micro SD card also replace the back cover itself if you scratch it up or damage it on the S4. So even with the 1 downfall that the One has over the S4 it is still arguably not a downfall for some. As far as features go the S4 hands down has the Crown on this. Yes some do call them gimmicky but I find them to be very useful. I do not use all of them but do use most. The beauty of this is try them all and simply turn off the ones you don't want to use. I find myself using more of the features the more I use the phone. For me the S4 without a doubt is the better phone. But that being said my opinion and preferences of a phone may be different than yours, so I would recommend to do what I did and what viny2cool mentioned before your 14 day exchange ends, return it and try out the S4 for yourself and then decide which phone is better for you.
How about wait for the 5s. Problem solve.
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How about wait for the 5s. Problem solve.
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Wait, "WHAT"
They are so evenly matched its a very hard decision, one that you personally have to make. Ive been back and forth and own both. However, the biggest deciding factor FOR ME is the removable, swappable, faster charging battery, and the sharper camera in the day time. Im not a night owl, so I wont benefit from the Ultrapixel milarky. Usually when I take pictures its in middle of the day, outside and the s4 comes out much better in that scenario. I like HTC Zoe and the video highlights it automatically makes, but im sure someone will make something similar and sell it for 99 cents in the play store.
You just need to prioritize what YOU value most in your device, and then figure out which one doesnt match up as well.
getbuzzin said:
How about wait for the 5s. Problem solve.
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I'm gonna go ahead and assume you meant to say "S5"...
obriane217 said:
Wait, "WHAT"
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Trying to save OP a few $$ on restocking fees. He's going down the same road as last time, from One X to GS3 to IPhone 5. It's going to happen again so that's why I said just wait for the 5s.
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Trying to save OP a few $$ on restocking fees. He's going down the same road as last time, from One X to GS3 to IPhone 5. It's going to happen again so that's why I said just wait for the 5s.
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Yeah, thought your comment was pretty funny.
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I'm gonna go ahead and assume you meant to say "S5"...
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Nope, I meant the IPhone 5s coming out later this year.
Don't forget now that we have the bootloader bypass by djrbliss the amount of roms to choose from are endless. So many dev's and so many roms to choose from, it's awesome! Played with the HTC One for about an hour. It's a great phone, I was just never a fan of Sense and HTC. So I was a little biased when I got my S4. I came from an atrix 4g, HTC Incredible, s2, note 2, s3, and now the s4. Definately the best phone I've ever had. All my previous devices I hated stock tw based roms. But just the s4 features alone along with xposed modules and 3minit framework it has rendered cm/aosp no longer needed for my needs. I would say try it out and if you don't like it then exchange it back. At least you won't having it stuck in your head whether or not you should have made the change or not.
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Nope, I meant the IPhone 5s coming out later this year.
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Ok, but you said, "Problem solved." Yes, I suppose one problem would be solve...but on the other hand there would be a new problem: he would have an iPhone. And that's a huge problem.
I have a GS4 and I'm a big fan. That said I had a One for about 12 days before i returned it for the S4. The camera was my biggest gripe. If you're taking pics of something within a couple feet it's pretty good but forget about zooming. I use my camera on my phone a lot so I had to make the change. The one is a great device but I think I made the right choice in the long run.
Thanks everyone. I swapped it out for the S4 today.
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Ok, but you said, "Problem solved." Yes, I suppose one problem would be solve...but on the other hand there would be a new problem: he would have an iPhone. And that's a huge problem.
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Oh and note 3 later this year and if he wants to wait I heard the galaxy s12 will be out in 9 years.
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toxicpaulution said:
Oh and note 3 later this year and if he wants to wait I heard the galaxy s12 will be out in 9 years.
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hahaha...nice joke!
as for me,choosing s4 would be recommended. But i dont hav that pleasure in it...iphone s**k
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I didn't want to make a new thread, so thought I could ask here. But does the GS4 have SVDO? I'm thinking about switching from Sprint to AT&T. How is the GS4 compared to the GS3? Only problem with the GS3 to me is the screen is too wide, is that an issue with the GS4? I haven't seen one in person yet.
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I didn't want to make a new thread, so thought I could ask here. But does the GS4 have SVDO? I'm thinking about switching from Sprint to AT&T. How is the GS4 compared to the GS3? Only problem with the GS3 to me is the screen is too wide, is that an issue with the GS4? I haven't seen one in person yet.
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The screen is technically wider on the S4...the whole phone is essentially the same size as the S3 though, so if you have a problem with the width of the S3, the S4 isn't going to be for you.
Both are great phones. If the One does everything you need then keep it.
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Please use this thread to discuss devices other than and any comparisons with other devices on or about the GS 5 in this thread and any other off-topic issues that are not needing a new thread.
Post with respect, this is a helpful community, hope we all learn from this stuff in here.
wish we knew when we can pre-order, or buy the S5. since the HTC ONE M8 is a no go for me
I have heard 2 different dates. April 11th and April 22nd.
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Looking to upgrade - but no way, no how will I spend my hard earned cash on a device (Verizon) that in all probability won't be able to run anything other than Touchwiz. Holding out to see what LG and others have to offer this summer -
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I have heard 2 different dates. April 11th and April 22nd.
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Which location is it?
Have any upgrade notice for Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 5 ?
I think they still dont have the new update.
Lodaserves said:
I think they still dont have the new update.
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Right.. But i think it's needed important upgrading.. Because i have lost here my previous work ability for a little time..
Yeah upgrading is your priority specially in your works.
Lodaserves said:
Yeah upgrading is your priority specially in your works.
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I think when it upgrade then it will change minor. Therefore i will works as a newer...:fingers-crossed:
Yeah men much better then.
tkacer said:
Looking to upgrade - but no way, no how will I spend my hard earned cash on a device (Verizon) that in all probability won't be able to run anything other than Touchwiz. Holding out to see what LG and others have to offer this summer -
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OKay. I think you do not want upgrading Verizon. Therefore if you want LG then please tell me how many opportunity you will get from there ?
Guadalupeohara said:
OKay. I think you do not want upgrading Verizon. Therefore if you want LG then please tell me how many opportunity you will get from there ?
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Obviously not staying with VZN - the handwriting is on the wall - will probably go with Tmobile or Sprint. Don't really utilize the features that TW brings to the table, so not having the ability to use AOSP Roms is a deal breaker. Might also have to give up some cell coverage for flashing freedom, but well worth the trade off for me.
I have the htc one m8 and the new gs5, I prefer the htc one m8 and my Lg g2 Samsung dropped the ball on this phone
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Obviously not staying with VZN - the handwriting is on the wall - will probably go with Tmobile or Sprint. Don't really utilize the features that TW brings to the table, so not having the ability to use AOSP Roms is a deal breaker. Might also have to give up some cell coverage for flashing freedom, but well worth the trade off for me.
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What do you not like about the galaxy s5 that the m8 does better?
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sdsubball23 said:
What do you not like about the galaxy s5 that the m8 does better?
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Not so much S5 vs M8, but VZN vs other carriers that do not lock down their phones. I first and foremost will be changing to either Tmobile or Sprint. Call me spoiled, but after years of being able to flash whatever Rom suits my fancy, I will not (and at this point) do not have to give that up. Will I have to sacrifice some coverage to get that - yes, but a sacrifice I'm willing to make.
After that, I will probably wait until the batch of phones (LG g3, Sony Z2, Nexus 6, Oppo Find 7 etc) hit the market. Not impressed enough with the improvements that either the S5 or M8 have brought (processors, display, camera) vs their predecessors to change over right now. I'll stick to my loki exploitable S4, and come summer or early fall, say good-bye to both Samsung and VZN!
Verizon has definitely dropped the ball here!! Bad! They took away 2 of the s5 main features! But I still like the s5 over the m8. I have both. I will say the boomsound is unbeatable, yet everything else goes to the s5 in my book. Battery life is almost twice as good, camera seems better, overall feel in the hand is better. The m8 is just too heavy. Both are high quality phones for sure but I personally think the s5 wins, in spite of big red being the evil step parent beating us with the nearest available object in public. ....
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I have a question. Is it hard to get used to vertical app drawer? Iam only afraid if I get used to vertical app drawer i wont be as effective on my ipad as i am now. Any thoughts?
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Verizon has definitely dropped the ball here!! Bad! They took away 2 of the s5 main features! But I still like the s5 over the m8. I have both. I will say the boomsound is unbeatable, yet everything else goes to the s5 in my book. Battery life is almost twice as good, camera seems better, overall feel in the hand is better. The m8 is just too heavy. Both are high quality phones for sure but I personally think the s5 wins, in spite of big red being the evil step parent beating us with the nearest available object in public. ....
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Which 2 features are missing? The quick glance (I think that's what it was called) that I could do on S4 was nice. Where you wave your hand over the front sensors to see time and notifications while it's asleep, seems to be gone. I really liked that. The S5 does feel good in hand. Really enjoying the dimpled back. Feels nice. The display is lovely has well. As we all have our own opinions, I enjoy the M8 a bit more. I love Sense.. Now. I'm a vanilla Android guy and was really shocked I liked sense and blink feed. Shocked lol. I actually find it easier to hold in one hand than S5, by a bit. I can type easily on the M8, not as easily on the S5. Camera, that has me confused. Love the M8 features and UI. For me, quality is better in certain situations and better on the S5 in situations. Obviously, with the S5, you can crop to your hearts content and that's a big advantage. Either way, IMO, both are great devices and as Android users, we're lucky to have these options.
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Verizon took out the download boost and PayPal fingerprint scanner, I'm hoping for root and some flashable zips to get them back from big red, but I do really like the phone regardless
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I currently have a Verizon Galaxy S4 and all in all i'm happy with it but there's one HUGE fault for me. The bootloader isn't unlockable. I'm the type of person who really loves customization and well you can see why this is a problem for me. What would be another option similar in specs that would have an unlockable bootloader + root methods available?
The phone i currently want would be an HTC One or HTC One (M8), but i'm not sure as to if it's bootloader is unlockable so if someone who knows could tell me i'd be grateful. (I would Google it but it's 3:30 am in the morning and i can't think straight enough to think of what to Google )
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I currently have a Verizon Galaxy S4 and all in all i'm happy with it but there's one HUGE fault for me. The bootloader isn't unlockable. I'm the type of person who really loves customization and well you can see why this is a problem for me. What would be another option similar in specs that would have an unlockable bootloader + root methods available?
The phone i currently want would be an HTC One or HTC One (M8), but i'm not sure as to if it's bootloader is unlockable so if someone who knows could tell me i'd be grateful. (I would Google it but it's 3:30 am in the morning and i can't think straight enough to think of what to Google )
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Nexus 5! No more problems with bootloaders, knox or risk of bricking
HTC One M8 Developer Editions will have an unlocked bootloader I guess...
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I wish
sharkware said:
Nexus 5! No more problems with bootloaders, knox or risk of bricking
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I had my eyes set on that a week ago and was going to get one until I came across stuff about it being incompatible with Verizon so I dropped it and found another. Was I wrong and it'll work with them?
Ya
Ferris Cruiser said:
HTC One M8 Developer Editions will have an unlocked bootloader I guess...
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Yeah well I'm going with a contract phone because at the moment I don't have $700 to blow on Smartphones
I wish though
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/128...one-m8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s5-vs-sony-xperia-z2
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Love this phone! Samsung can suck it.
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I'm definitely loving my M8 also. Gonna have to compare it to the G3 coming out soon though
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I'm definitely loving my M8 also. Gonna have to compare it to the G3 coming out soon though
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I'm digging it too. I agree with you on the g3 coming from the g2 myself. I do miss the tiny bezels. Gotta feeling g3 will be locked up tight like the gs5. G2 used Loki like the gs4 which I believe isn't being worked on anymore to bypass bootloader protection. So If it's locked up tight I'm not going anywhere
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I'm digging it too. I agree with you on the g3 coming from the g2 myself. I do miss the tiny bezels. Gotta feeling g3 will be locked up tight like the gs5. G2 used Loki like the gs4 which I believe isn't being worked on anymore to bypass bootloader protection. So If it's locked up tight I'm not going anywhere
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When I was looking for my next phone, i was between (obviously) GS5 and M8.... the rootability/custom romming was a HUGE reason why I chose the M8, and i'm so happy I did. My sister just got the GS5 (on TMo) and she's loving it, but of course she won't want/need to root it. I know I made the right choice
Yep I think tmobile version gs5 is rocking root and recovery already. It would be nice if I could get decent service in my area with someone other than vzw but I'm pretty much stuck if I want to be able to make phone calls lol. That would open up more phone choices. I'm in the same boat as you and have to go with whatever can be rooted and rom'd on vzw which is becoming very slim with them
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loving my m8, I'm borderline def so front facing speakers is a plus. I'm coming from galaxy s3 and not a big fan of an actual button but it would be nice to see all apps use all of m8's screen real state.
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Yep I think tmobile version gs5 is rocking root and recovery already. It would be nice if I could get decent service in my area with someone other than vzw but I'm pretty much stuck if I want to be able to make phone calls lol. That would open up more phone choices. I'm in the same boat as you and have to go with whatever can be rooted and rom'd on vzw which is becoming very slim with them
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Oh, interesting. I thought after the GS4 issues of full and total lockdown of bootloader that the GS5 was also locked. But maybe it's only VZW that has this problem ... Oh verizon ....
But luckily we have some extremely talented devleopers (Shoutout to @jcase @beaups @Fuses et al) working their little tushes off to keep us open and unlocked and in full control of the devices which we have purchased!
They don't mention a 32 gb internal storage m8.I was given two of those from the b1g1
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THIS!!!
http://www.wired.co.uk/reviews/mobile-phones/2014-04/s5-z2-one-m8-comparison
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Oh, interesting. I thought after the GS4 issues of full and total lockdown of bootloader that the GS5 was also locked. But maybe it's only VZW that has this problem ... Oh verizon ....
But luckily we have some extremely talented devleopers (Shoutout to @jcase @beaups @Fuses et al) working their little tushes off to keep us open and unlocked and in full control of the devices which we have purchased!
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Verizon and AT&T are locked! The rest are not.
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http://betanews.com/2014/05/02/samsung-galaxy-s5-vs-sony-xperia-z2-vs-htc-one-m8/
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Verizon and AT&T are locked! The rest are not.
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VZW now has a dev edition you can buy at full retail price .....
still happy I have my M8, but check this out:
http://www.talkandroid.com/205740-samsung-galaxy-s-5-developer-edition-available-now-for-verizon/
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VZW now has a dev edition you can buy at full retail price .....
still happy I have my M8, but check this out:
http://www.talkandroid.com/205740-samsung-galaxy-s-5-developer-edition-available-now-for-verizon/
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I maybe interested with Samsung Galaxy S 5 Developer Edition, but I need more review to see if it's worth buying.