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So i'm trying to decide on a new phone. i have an upgrade available on my main line. I don't want to shell out $200-300 for a new phone, but Verizon has CPO (basically refurbished) Droid Charges listed at $50. My current Eros is a refurb and is better than the original i originally received. Anyone else tried a CPO Charge and if so what was your experience?
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At this point I would wait for the Nexus.
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I think a lot of people here got CLNR (certified like new replacements, refurbs basically) Charges in the Fascinate swap fiasco... speaking for myself yes it has worked flawlessly aside from the data dropping occasionally (and annoyingly) which has been pretty much fixed with EP3H build and higher radios, it always flashes correctly, never borked it doing anything, and the screen looks as great as when I first got it
so yeah if you're looking for a nice 4G phone (that I would say needed heavy tweaking to work right on Froyo, but the new GB OTA seems to be pretty solid) and don't wanna wait for the Nexus or shell out for a newer model if you can get a Charge for $50 its a steal
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I love my Charge. It seems pretty unpopular with the phone community, but I don't quite see why. The screen alone makes it worth having. Little features like the HDMI out and from facing camera make it a great phone.
I will admit, stock Froyo was TERRIBLE! Don't get a Charge unless you are going to install a custom ROM with lagfix. But when overclocked the Charge is a beast!
Since you're looking for VALUE, I'd say $50 for a Charge would be an awesome deal. Just know getting into it, that we don't have a huge dev community. Also, a lot of our current devs are leaving (imoseyon changed jobs and is losing his Charge and imnuts has only pledged support for the Charge for the next few months, since he is getting a Nexus).
Check Amazonwireless.com where Charges are free for new lines, maybe even existing lines as well.
I seriously don't know why people would buy anywhere else. The new Nexus will probably be cheaper there as well. Eventually you will be able to get a free Galaxy Nexus there.
When Charges were 300 bucks each, I got mine for $150 each (they were $200 on Amazonwireless, but then they dropped them to $150 a week later, I called and they honored their new price for me.)
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Check Amazonwireless.com where Charges are free for new lines, maybe even existing lines as well.
I seriously don't know why people would buy anywhere else. The new Nexus will probably be cheaper there as well. Eventually you will be able to get a free Galaxy Nexus there.
When Charges were 300 bucks each, I got mine for $150 each (they were $200 on Amazonwireless, but then they dropped them to $150 a week later, I called and they honored their new price for me.)
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People don't buy elsewhere for many reasons, one of them is the fine print. Should you cancel your plan, you have a double ETF. Also, some VZW corporate stores will not help you if there is an issue and you didn't buy the device from them. The biggest reason I wouldn't buy it from Amazon or many other 3rd parties is the added ETF, and the odds of them screwing up my account are much higher, like changing my insurance or data plan.
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People don't buy elsewhere for many reasons, one of them is the fine print. Should you cancel your plan, you have a double ETF. Also, some VZW corporate stores will not help you if there is an issue and you didn't buy the device from them. The biggest reason I wouldn't buy it from Amazon or many other 3rd parties is the added ETF, and the odds of them screwing up my account are much higher, like changing my insurance or data plan.
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Etf?
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Etf?
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Early termination fee
thanks for all feedback. Sounds like refurb Charge will be a good option for me. Hopefully we see some icS options
racerx2oo3 said:
thanks for all feedback. Sounds like refurb Charge will be a good option for me. Hopefully we see some icS options
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Keep dreaming. They just rolled out GB update the other day. IF the Charge sees an official ICS release, it is still months away, and I would guess after the Nexus comes, so there is no point whatsoever.
Yeah, i'm not really expecting OFFICIAL support, but hopefully some of the devs will pick up the torch.
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regardless of the size of the dev community its still a nice phone... battery life is decent, screen is awesome, its not too heavy or thick, camera is pretty darn good plus I foresee a lot of people picking up Charges and other older-gen 4G phones when the Nexus drops (hopefully some devs/themers) and eBay/craigslist gets flooded... that said we have a good group of dedicated, albeit small in number, devs and themers that even now still put up with us and update constantly lol
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I think a lot of people here got CLNR (certified like new replacements, refurbs basically) Charges in the Fascinate swap
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Fun little secret: Most of the CLNR Charges sent out in the Fascinate swap were new retail packages with a CLNR sticker pasted over the original.
got mine as a CPO back in late August/Early September.
also got my wife the iPhone. my Charge has been great thus far - especially with the help of these fine folks here on XDA and Chargeforums.com, I've been able to get the most out of it - so it really won't matter if you get a CPO. the warranty is still the same....
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Fun little secret: Most of the CLNR Charges sent out in the Fascinate swap were new retail packages with a CLNR sticker pasted over the original.
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YUP, this is what i got
And as soon as I booted, it installed GSB. For $50, i couldn't pass it up.
Forgot to post this last week...
My original pebble blue S3 went "missing" (don't ask- alcohol, strip club, parking lot brawl = no more phone).
Got a replacement through Asurion which ended up being a brand spanking new in the box black version, not a refurbished one. I tried to convince the operator at Asurion to give me an S4, but she wasn't having it! Thought I'd share the info for whatever purpose it may serve
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Forgot to post this last week...
My original pebble blue S3 went "missing" (don't ask- alcohol, strip club, parking lot brawl = no more phone).
Got a replacement through Asurion which ended up being a brand spanking new in the box black version, not a refurbished one. I tried to convince the operator at Asurion to give me an S4, but she wasn't having it! Thought I'd share the info for whatever purpose it may serve
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My screen is cracked.... Might give it a try haha
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Black one is sexy, am I right?
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Black one is sexy, am I right?
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Certainly is. It's really the only thing that made me happy about losing my phone!
I got the black one, now i wish i would've got a white one but it is quite sexy.
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Not sure what's sexy about shelling out $100 plus $120/year for a phone you got for $49 originally. I dropped Asurion after the three replacements they sent failed within days or never worked at all. Clearly what they send out are usually returned items from Verizon's stores. Verizon gave me a $100 credit and a new phone after I complained to a tier 2 supervisor.
Paying monthly plus a deductible just never made sense to me. Better to get a good case and if it does break either wait it out to buy it for your next contract or Craig's list it. You'd get a better deal.
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Never bothered with those sort of plans. Last winter I slipped on ice and fell on my S3. Fortunately, I had a good solid case and the xGear tempered glass protector. Bottom line, phone suffered NO damage. XGear protector did it's job sacrificing itself which I was more than happy to replace with another.
I'm also told some Homeowner's policies can cover electronics such as phones.
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Paying monthly plus a deductible just never made sense to me. Better to get a good case and if it does break either wait it out to buy it for your next contract or Craig's list it. You'd get a better deal.
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i buy my phones through a site called wirefly.com great prices good service and most importantly they offer insurance 7 bucks a month no deductible and if they cant fix it they send you a brand new phone and its a pretty quick turn around
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Paying monthly plus a deductible just never made sense to me. Better to get a good case and if it does break either wait it out to buy it for your next contract or Craig's list it. You'd get a better deal.
Because if you ever have any defects past the 14 day period you get the extended warranty on your phone = 2 years instead of 1. Also you get FREE overnight shipping which is $15 for them to ship the warranty replacement to you. Otherwise they give you free crappy media mail which takes like 3-5 days for you to get your replacement phone.
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Hello!
New to the forums. Im looking for a tablet currently and saw the 10.1 online for $320 refursbished through best buy. (although wal mart had it for $250 earlier today) Was just wondering if its worth the purchase. I know the new one will be out shortly, just looking at opinions from others. Thank you!
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Hello!
New to the forums. Im looking for a tablet currently and saw the 10.1 online for $320 refursbished through best buy. (although wal mart had it for $250 earlier today) Was just wondering if its worth the purchase. I know the new one will be out shortly, just looking at opinions from others. Thank you!
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Walmart is sold out in both colors of the refurb units.
The release coming up in Sept is for the note 3 phone or are they releasing a new note 10.1 tablet also?
I really like my Note 10.1 and they would have to come out with something mind blowing for me to upgrade when a new note 10.1 comes out.
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Walmart is sold out in both colors of the refurb units.
The release coming up in Sept is for the note 3 phone or are they releasing a new note 10.1 tablet also?
I really like my Note 10.1 and they would have to come out with something mind blowing for me to upgrade when a new note 10.1 comes out.
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Yea i saw the walmart deal on gizmodo earlier. Best buy has it for $330 refurb. Mine consider that option as well seems to be a great tablet. Thanks for your response!
I bought mine refurbished on Woot.com for $299 and honestly it's just as good as brand new... I have been scared of refurbs before but now I think it's one of the best ways to go. even bought my wife a refurbished note 8.0 on ebay for $289 and hers is just like a brand new unit as well, plus depending on where you get it, most refurbs have a 90 day warranty (but if it turns out to be like my purchases, you won't need it)
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Ordered mine the other day from Wal-Mart and got a 2 year drop, spills, whatever warranty from them for 36.00. I feel I'm covered. Looking forward to using it soon.
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The only reason I'm here is because of the $249 walmart refurb deal 2 days ago. That being said it depends on where you get the refurb from. Walmart has a very good return policy and I can take it back to any physical store without restocking fees. And there were over 500 online reviews with the majority indicating that the tablet came in brand new like condition minus the original box. That was enough for me to pull the trigger.
if it's not too late i would wait unless you want a cheap tablet to hold you over, samsung are supposedly going to announce a 1080p note series 12" tablet soon so look out for it, i'm interested myself but i am still happy with the note 10.1 though.
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Ordered mine the other day from Wal-Mart and got a 2 year drop, spills, whatever warranty from them for 36.00. I feel I'm covered. Looking forward to using it soon.
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wish i would of saw that walmart deal sooner. they have it now for $299 which still isnt bad..
I have a question for those of you purchasing Walmart refurbs: what build number shipped on your device? My daughter and a friend's daughter both purchased Walmart refurbs and arrived with UEUCMA3 and would not update through the system. It just says the latest updates have been installed- which is obviously not true. I updated my daughter's (via ODIN), but I am curious about the experience of others.
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I have a question for those of you purchasing Walmart refurbs: what build number shipped on your device? My daughter and a friend's daughter both purchased Walmart refurbs and arrived with UEUCMA3 and would not update through the system. It just says the latest updates have been installed- which is obviously not true. I updated my daughter's (via ODIN), but I am curious about the experience of others.
Thanks,
Methaq
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The best way to get the update when auto update does not work is With your computer using samsung Kies software.But ODIN Flash is fine too..
Just letting you know there is another option..
I to agree with some of the comments above. I do not think i will upgrade to the next gen note 10 tablet.my note 10.1 runs perfect and does all i want.Also its likely to be 500.00 to 600.00 . That is a alot of money. I hope my note 10.1 will be viable for another year or so.. I also would NOT WANT A tablet bigger then 10. inches . 10 inches to me is a Monster .. Giggles.
Anyway Buy buy buy...... its half price and refurbs are useally returns or non sold new devices reboxed to sell with less warranty to clear out stock..
@erica_renee, I did try kies before ODIN, same result.
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Picked up a woot.com refurb for $299. It's been flawless so far.
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Hello!
New to the forums. Im looking for a tablet currently and saw the 10.1 online for $320 refursbished through best buy. (although wal mart had it for $250 earlier today) Was just wondering if its worth the purchase. I know the new one will be out shortly, just looking at opinions from others. Thank you!
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Yes, I picked mine up from Walmart and am very happy with it. Brand new looking, only difference is the refurb packaging.
It handles everything I throw at it and don't think I will need anything new anytime this year at least.
I paid 279 which was an excellent deal in itself. 249 is insane. You could probably resell if on ebay for a profit which may be why they are now sold out.
Buy one of you get the chance!
ps . I even got the drop and spill insurance since it was so inexpensive.
I bought a refurbished one from Walmart. I went with them over Best Buy because Walmart offered a two year warranty for like $40.
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I picked up one of these from Amazon refurbished for $299, great so far, although Ido have a dead pixel near the bottom right, but you can hardly tell. Otherwise you wouldnt have a clue this wasnt new. Great deal and I'm so happy to be rid of my Asus TF300, that thing was such a waste of money, slow as dirt, this thing just zips a long and I got a nice bluetooth keyboard case/stand for it as well. No complaints here
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I would say yes to the OP question.
I myself was going to purchase a second Note 10.1 and when I went to get one of the $259 refurbs at Walmart they were sold out, I lost out on a great deal.
I see the reburb units have hit Ebay now and the cheapest I see is $299, still a good deal, the seller sold over 380 white units and 130 gray and the white is about sold out.
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Walmart should still have more. I got mine plus two years of warranty for $299 and some cents. I was actually considering getting the TF300 don't know why I chose the Note, but it was a sound investment.
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Walmart should still have more. I got mine plus two years of warranty for $299 and some cents. I was actually considering getting the TF300 don't know why I chose the Note, but it was a sound investment.
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This. The fear of refurbs is a weird failure the QA folks missed. $299 and a 2year warranty is a good deal. Just make sure you know how to take advantage of their warranty (receipts, boxes, etc) before you need to. Taking pictures/scans of the receipts is a very good idea if you don't need the originals. Thermograph paper doesn't last too long.
They emailed the warranty information.
Had $37 in eBay Bucks and picked this up:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Fac...1-Inch-Wi-Fi-16GB-White-GT-N8013/271152026387
Not bad for $242.
Since there is no forum for Galaxy Note 3 yet, I thought I would start a thread for pre-order deals for those who are going to upgrade.
I have just pre-ordered mine from Clove for £526 shipped to AUS!
Anyone else know any other pre-orders available out there?
I have read your thread, was going to reply but I don't really care about the back as I always uses cases and custom back covers
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Note 3 forum is open.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2492
I've pre-ordered mine from Verizon. It'll be available on or about 10/10/13. I can't wait to fire this baby up!!!
DMax99 said:
Since there is no forum for Galaxy Note 3 yet, I thought I would start a thread for pre-order deals for those who are going to upgrade.
I have just pre-ordered mine from Clove for £526 shipped to AUS!
Anyone else know any other pre-orders available out there?
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What about the memory? Were you able to get 64Gb or 32GB? I can't find anyone selling a 64GB version.
Pre-ordering mine within the week from Verizon!
No Sprint yet...
Sprint, where are you? Softbank needs to flex some muscle and drop the 64GB Note 3 on Sprint for $299 on contract.
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What about the memory? Were you able to get 64Gb or 32GB? I can't find anyone selling a 64GB version.
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32gb...Usually the 64gb becomes available later I think.
I'm not too fussed about the internal memory as I've never use to store stuff on it much. I mostly uses an external Microsd.
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Pre-ordered both the GN3 (Black) and GG (Black) from Verizon on 9-6 when they opened up but of course there was a 30 minute delay with system issues. Now of course I am waiting on the GN10.1 2014 Edition 32GB (would like 64GB) WiFi (Black) to complete my se.
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Pre-ordered both the GN3 (Black) and GG (Black) from Verizon on 9-6 when they opened up but of course there was a 30 minute delay with system issues. Now of course I am waiting on the GN10.1 2014 Edition 32GB (would like 64GB) WiFi (Black) to complete my se.
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Wow... Don you have anymore spare cash to help me out with sl the same urges too? Haha... ;p
Btw.. Don't know about you guys but I find the GG to be heavily overpriced! :/
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DMax99 said:
Wow... Don you have anymore spare cash to help me out with sl the same urges too? Haha... ;p
Btw.. Don't know about you guys but I find the GG to be heavily overpriced! :/
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Well I sold off an iPad mini 64GB LTE that I got through a rewards program, thought I could live with it, but the screen is, well CRAP. So I sold it and those funds will pay for my GN10.1 tablet.
I have been holding out for a new phone for a while, okay a few weeks since I returned my GS4 (still have funds in the GS4 bounty to help others out) and as for the GG, yeah its a novelty, a pricey one at that, but I have 14 days to play with it and if I don't like it I return it to Verizon and get a full refund, no harm, no foul, no issues.
BUT, if I do like it I got it and off to the races I go.
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32gb...Usually the 64gb becomes available later I think.
I'm not too fussed about the internal memory as I've never use to store stuff on it much. I mostly uses an external Microsd.
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I jut have numerous applications on my phone... the 32GB would not bother me so much if they allowed APP2SD with Jelly Bean. With the 4.3 is it now possible to put applications on the SD card or not?
I'm curious to now what the developed Kent will be on this device.
Now up on Clove for the 32GB version expected last week of September at £594 including VAT.
http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-3#options
Mine preordered for $745 from verizon! Cant wait til 10/10!!
KruseLudsMobile said:
I jut have numerous applications on my phone... the 32GB would not bother me so much if they allowed APP2SD with Jelly Bean. With the 4.3 is it now possible to put applications on the SD card or not?
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It's funny that no one mentioned apps2sd during their reviews, but then again no one ever mentions usable storage space either, go figure and they call themselves reviewers.
I do suspect apps2sd will be on the GN3, its on the GS4 and that will only serve to add value and benefits for Samsung. I just wish it could move app data as well for the large games.
I'm looking for the international version (off contract) anyone know where to find this on the 25th? I'm guessing amazon will have sellers up???
rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...&sp&qp&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
i preordered my note 3 from best buy out of contract. figured i could get it day one 9am=) just noticed that they list android 4.2.2 in the ad for the att version but 4.3 for verizon.
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i preordered my note 3 from best buy out of contract. figured i could get it day one 9am=) just noticed that they list android 4.2.2 in the ad for the att version but 4.3 for verizon.
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Best Buy's $799 is the highest price I've seen. You can order straight from the AT&T for cheaper $75 cheaper.
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Best Buy's $799 is the highest price I've seen. You can order straight from the AT&T for cheaper $75 cheaper.
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Not a super fan of best bu y but the final price that I pay will be the same as Att sells it for or amazon. 799 is just the estimate. Card gets charged when I pick up phone. I confirmed this with manager. Good looking out. So about the 4.2.2 thing.II'm sure it just an error on best buy side but I thought it was worthy of a post.
Hello! I am highly considering getting the S5 tomorrow, I'll be using the at&t next plan which will actually save me money.
However I am on a rooted and flashed MDL S4 which I realize is amazing, since it's not de-qfused.
AT&T said I can get the S5 for a cheaper plan and $50 down, or I could trade in my S4 for $115 credit to cover it all. Should I still keep my S4 and pay the $50 and sell it individually? I think they're going for roughly $250+ still right?
I could also keep the S4 as a backup phone, since it is fully flashable on MDL. Does anyone think the S5 will eventually be flashable and rootable? The reason I am highly considering getting it is for the upgraded camera, as I use it the most. I've already played with a display model in-store and it's feels phenomenonal over the S4 in various ways.
Opinions people?
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Hello! I am highly considering getting the S5 tomorrow, I'll be using the at&t next plan which will actually save me money.
However I am on a rooted and flashed MDL S4 which I realize is amazing, since it's not de-qfused.
AT&T said I can get the S5 for a cheaper plan and $50 down, or I could trade in my S4 for $115 credit to cover it all. Should I still keep my S4 and pay the $50 and sell it individually? I think they're going for roughly $250+ still right?
I could also keep the S4 as a backup phone, since it is fully flashable on MDL. Does anyone think the S5 will eventually be flashable and rootable? The reason I am highly considering getting it is for the upgraded camera, as I use it the most. I've already played with a display model in-store and it's feels phenomenonal over the S4 in various ways.
Opinions people?
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With the current state of locked S4's, I wouldn't count on the AT&T S5 seeing AOSP ROMs for a while if at all. If you don't want AOSP again until a new phone, then sell the S4. Otherwise, you could keep it around.
For me personally I don't think you will see the S5 rooted . Rumor mills have been churning out all variations of the device will have a locked bootloader . With that being said its possible for root to be achieved but in light of what has been seen in terms of progress on the S4 I wouldn't place money on it . Hell I could be proven wrong simply by typing that but but I doubt it . I have previously owned the S3 and S4 , Both phones were rooted and I absolutely loved them both . As carrier bloatware continues (AT&T) , I want a device I control not the carrier not the manufacturer . For the average user the S5 will more than likely be a very well equipped phone for "their" needs . With that being said , Samsung's actions in terms of locking down software has swayed me to either move to a Nexus device direct from Google . Or even possibly send me in the direction of HTC , which as a company has recorded losses so eh not sure about betting on that horse either . All of this is strictly my two cents .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433789
Rooted and Safestrap maybe; bootloader unlocked or ever run AOSP no.
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Rooted and Safestrap maybe; bootloader unlocked or ever run AOSP no.
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Exactly. Welcome to the new Samsung. Trading my S4 for a Nexus 5 as soon as possible. I really miss 180Mb roms and 45Mb gapps. AOSP on any new locked bl Sammy is a pipe dream at this point.
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The next plan is a high interest rip off better off paying $199 on a 2 year contract. In one year on next at something like $28 a month you're paying around $336 a year. I agree with rebel Att can have their locked bootloaders.
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Having new phone is always beneficial, especially if it is iPhone 4s ...well I think iPhone is good set , I think you should go 50$ deal
best to use the off topic thread for this..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433789