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Just out of curiosity, has anyone considered going back to the Galaxy Nexus? I have been debating it thoroughly these past few days. I understand that hardware wise the S3 is definitely a better performer but software wise? I'm kind of torn. Just asking for opinions is all. I like discussion and seeing what others think. I am not rooted or flashed yet if anyone asks I tried last week and ran into the activation bug that most were getting so I am back to stock with newest VZW update.
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jerseykirby said:
Just out of curiosity, has anyone considered going back to the Galaxy Nexus? I have been debating it thoroughly these past few days. I understand that hardware wise the S3 is definitely a better performer but software wise? I'm kind of torn. Just asking for opinions is all. I like discussion and seeing what others think. I am not rooted or flashed yet if anyone asks I tried last week and ran into the activation bug that most were getting so I am back to stock with newest VZW update.
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Fwiw the TW camera is Muuuuuuch better than anything Aosp has to offer
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I don't own a nexus but the battery life alone would make me stay.
I am hoping they drop in price, I want to pick one up to play with.
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Came from a gnex and there is no way I could go back to it, and I really loved that phone. Battery life is abysmal and I enjoy not worrying about my battery all hours of the day. Definitely more development over there, but there are enough ROMs and such to keep me happy with the s3.
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I've been thinking of buying one only because I still have well over $100 worth of accessories for the nexus. Around here I could find one for a little over $100.
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I am thoroughly annoyed that the Nexus 4 didn't come to Verizon yet. That would obviously be my phone of choice.
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While I loved my Nexus, and we still have two in the family, I wouldn't go back. The developer support is awesome, but there is plenty for the S3 as well. The S3 out performs the Nexus in just about every other category, and blows it away, when it comes to battery life.
I had a Nexus for less than a week. After 3 sim cards and a total replacement, I returned it for the S3 and haven't looked back. Signal strength on the S3 still isn't all that great, but getting better. It is still hands down better than what I ever had with the nexus.
jerseykirby said:
Just out of curiosity, has anyone considered going back to the Galaxy Nexus? I have been debating it thoroughly these past few days. I understand that hardware wise the S3 is definitely a better performer but software wise? I'm kind of torn. Just asking for opinions is all. I like discussion and seeing what others think. I am not rooted or flashed yet if anyone asks I tried last week and ran into the activation bug that most were getting so I am back to stock with newest VZW update.
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After losing the MEID on my first S3 after flashing CM 10.1 (I found out too late how to repair and backup MEID), I thought about going back to the Nexus. The Nexus does not seem to have issues with MEID when flashing JB 4.2.1 or any other rom for that matter. The Nexus also doesn't have the silly trip counter either when flashing a custom rom. However, it has awful battery life and the radio doesn't seem as good. When I would use iHeartRadio via wifi, the stream would always cut out. This never happens with the S3.
There's an app that will reset the trip counter if you should ever have the need.
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Galaxy s3 is far superior.
Battery life is the WORST on galaxy nexus.
The only thing gnexus has going for it. Is it is first in line for Ubuntu software and there is a toolkit for most, if not all versions of the gnex.
Feel free to correct me.
But I believe those features will come with time as the gnex is a year older? If not more.
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Waited forever for company discounts to be improved before upgrading. Thought it would be the 2 but got the 3 instead. The S Pen Is excellent! handwriting recognition is great!
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Upgrade to Note 3 for me?
Reilly1812 said:
Waited forever for company discounts to be improved before upgrading. Thought it would be the 2 but got the 3 instead. The S Pen Is excellent! handwriting recognition is great!
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My upgrade date is at the end of this month, I've never waited for an month to pass so much since I was a kid. I was going to upgrade to a S4 but I'm starting to lean towards the Note 3. I'm concerned about the size since I'm a small person with small hands. I'd welcome any body's impressions with the Note.
Don't have "young" eyes anymore so bigger screen is a big plus and outweighs the need to two-hand the phone. Radios are much improved. Battery life great. Fast, fast, fast. Seems bootloader unlock unlikely although it can be rooted for now.
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Reilly1812 said:
Don't have "young" eyes anymore so bigger screen is a big plus and outweighs the need to two-hand the phone. Radios are much improved. Battery life great. Fast, fast, fast. Seems bootloader unlock unlikely although it can be rooted for now.
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Thanks for the reply, I also no long have "young eyes". That was one of the reasons for getting the Charge in the first place. I've compared the S4 and the Note 3, side by side, and I have trouble with the S4 at 50% display power and not the note. That may end up being the deciding factor. I really, really hate having to retrieve my reading glasses to see things on the phone.
LMAO! Four years now with reading glasses and I still can't get used to them. You've just got to try the phone yourself. I'll never go back to anything smaller.
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Reilly1812 said:
LMAO! Four years now with reading glasses and I still can't get used to them. You've just got to try the phone yourself. I'll never go back to anything smaller.
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I visited Best Buy today, I've made up my mind after playing with the Note 3. In 19 days I'll be getting a Note 3.
I really couldn't get a real feel for one handed operation(one handed mode) due to it being tethered. But the speed, and being able to read the screen w/o my glasses made the decision easy.
19 days(tapping foot impatiently).
ETA: I'll be missing part of the UCLA/U$C game for this upgrade, it's that important. I've not missed any part of that game since 1978.
Got my Note3
I got my Note 3 about 3 days ago. It's an amazing phone. It's big but easy to read. I'm still getting used to the size.
Hehehehehe
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Easter egg
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I'm running an unofficial version of cm11 on my s4. You guys are gonna flip when you get it! Maps has been revamped and Google search home integration is sick! Best android version yet. Plus hence the smaller size, better performance on midrange devices such as the blaze.
BTW- Next month I'm getting a nexus 5. Broke my s4 screen twice. Not to impressed with Samsung hardware, I've got practically $1000 in this phone. Maybe I'll have better luck with a nexus.
I tweaked the exhilarate build to run on my phone. I too plan on getting the nexus 5... So excited lol.
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You have no idea how excited I am!
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I spoke to Uber the other day, he will be working to bring the device up officially on CM11. No ETA, but it is on his radar to get sorted out.
Running it on the nexus 4. Very nice
You guys deserve it.
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I'm running an unofficial version of cm11 on my s4. You guys are gonna flip when you get it! Maps has been revamped and Google search home integration is sick! Best android version yet. Plus hence the smaller size, better performance on midrange devices such as the blaze.
BTW- Next month I'm getting a nexus 5. Broke my s4 screen twice. Not to impressed with Samsung hardware, I've got practically $1000 in this phone. Maybe I'll have better luck with a nexus.
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Get a case. If you head over to the N5 threads you will see that the screen is just a fragile. Makes sense, they both use gorilla glass 3. Other than that, you won't be disappointed.
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Get a case. If you head over to the N5 threads you will see that the screen is just a fragile. Makes sense, they both use gorilla glass 3. Other than that, you won't be disappointed.
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That's the bad part. I was using a otter box with a built in screen cover and had a invisible shield screen protector as well. The phone itself bends to easy. All the nexus reviews say the nexus is more durable than the s4.
Sold my z1 yesterday and pick up my nexus 5 today, have I made the right move?? I'm using nexus 7 and love it,so hope I enjoy N5
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Hally79 said:
Sold my z1 yesterday and pick up my nexus 5 today, have I made the right move?? I'm using nexus 7 and love it,so hope I enjoy N5
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Not to be rude but you should of already known that everyone on this side of the forum will say "of course you made the right decision" and the Z1 side will more than likely oppose.
I never played with the Z1 but the main highlights of the Nexus 5 is the affordable price for pretty decent specs, speedy updates from google and Dev support! Hopefully you'll enjoy your new purchase/trade.
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I agree with OuncE, but so you have some opinion on the matter... i came from the Z and the Z1s, after that. If the z1s had an unlockable boot loader and was slightly cheaper, i probably would have kept it, but Ultimately the price, customizability and mostly comparable specs pulled me to the nexus.
USB otg has been a decent help with expanding the storage capacity, and custom kernels have great battery saving options. Beyond that, the Dev community and timely official updates make this phone pretty worth while, but that's just my opinion.
A parting piece of advice: you'll enjoy this phone more if you focus on what it can offer than if you focus on what it lacks.
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HI my name is mark i just traded in my water proof,drop proof sports car for a sports car that isn't water proof or drop proof
did i do good?
Point is both of em have their good's and bad's the Nexus 5 will always be one step ahead of the game with updates
but personally i would have taken the Z1
Hally79 said:
Sold my z1 yesterday and pick up my nexus 5 today, have I made the right move?? I'm using nexus 7 and love it,so hope I enjoy N5
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Yes mate you have made the right move i did excactly the same as you and sold my z1 for the Nexus 5
Only wished I'd got the Nexus 5 to start with
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I would normally agree with the sentiment shared.
Though the nexus forums seen to tolerate G2 owners running in most threads knocking/comparing their choice to the N5.
This I've never saw in any other xda forum but this one. Just about makes me want to find another forum.
On topic, I think you did OK with your trade, might be a lesser costing phone, but the experience of plain android makes up for options imo.
WR
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Hally79 said:
Sold my z1 yesterday and pick up my nexus 5 today, have I made the right move?? I'm using nexus 7 and love it,so hope I enjoy N5
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You tell us if you made the right move.
We say yes because we all own the phone.
I would have kept the Z1. That phone makes me drool.
I need ideas on a new tablet. My wife has this note 8.0 which is rather nice to me but... if I was gonna spend $200-250 is there anything else I should get rather than a note 8.0?
I love custom roms.. I'd love an IR blaster.. larger screen is a maybe.. I'd love it to last two years before abandon by the community.
I don't want a 7in really.. they feel cheap. I don't want less than 1.5gb ram, I don't need 3/4g- simply wifi
Thanks for the ideas!
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I need ideas on a new tablet. My wife has this note 8.0 which is rather nice to me but... if I was gonna spend $200-250 is there anything else I should get rather than a note 8.0?
I love custom roms.. I'd love an IR blaster.. larger screen is a maybe.. I'd love it to last two years before abandon by the community.
I don't want a 7in really.. they feel cheap. I don't want less than 1.5gb ram, I don't need 3/4g- simply wifi
Thanks for the ideas!
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I recommend the LG GPad. Out of the tablets I've had its my favorite and Newegg has it for around $230 :good:
Wow OK after looking that up it looks exactly like what after!
A couple of concerns.. Just from reading the new egg reviews people complain of over heating, the brightness messing with image quality and battery life being terrible.
Are these fixed with just flashing CM11? I've know LG software to be terrible usually so I'd point fingers there before the hardware.
Still open for suggestions! But that's amazing spec wise for the price. Wonder if Best Buy will price match it lol
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talk2nate said:
Wow OK after looking that up it looks exactly like what after!
A couple of concerns.. Just from reading the new egg reviews people complain of over heating, the brightness messing with image quality and battery life being terrible.
Are these fixed with just flashing CM11? I've know LG software to be terrible usually so I'd point fingers there before the hardware.
Still open for suggestions! But that's amazing spec wise for the price. Wonder if Best Buy will price match it lol
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I've had no issues aside from the low battery life. The brightness isn't the greatest but its still perfectly acceptable once you get it above 40.
I've tried a lot of the different roms and actually for me the best is the flashable stock kitkat that's available on the forums. All the others had various issues wifi, gps and general bugs. While the stock isn't the overall fastest its very stable and I still get almost 27000 in antutu.
Best Buy will pricematch Newegg but their running very low on supply.
I bought the GPad and the Samsung 8.4 Pro at the same time and kept the Gpad as the Samsung killed my eyes with the brightness and very small text. I think you would be happy with the Gpad :good:
Edit is your name Nathan?
Yes my name is Nathan. I've had the handle of talk2nate since about '93. Not very cool these days but its mine everywhere lol.
I'll have to see if they have that pad in stock. They offer a 15 day return so maybe I'll try it.
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Sadly none of the best buys within 100 miles of me have this thing in stock. Guess I'll new egg it.
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Sadly none of the best buys within 100 miles of me have this thing in stock. Guess I'll new egg it.
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Reason I asked is because my name is Nathan also You may want to grab one quick as I noticed Newegg went out of stock right after I replied last but I just tried adding multiples and looks like they have 4 in stock. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to ask me.
Well I tried but they were all gone. Amazon has four left but they are $272... maybe I should just get something else :/
Ideas? 200-300 range?
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talk2nate said:
Well I tried but they were all gone. Amazon has four left but they are $272... maybe I should just get something else :/
Ideas? 200-300 range?
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Try again . Its showing 1 in stock.
Well thst sucks.. in stock for $329 now deals over
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Keep refreshing and it will probably show up again.
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Well... I guess it's coming back to the Tab 3 8.0 and the Note 8.0... Anyone else have ideas or suggestions? Is there really more value in the note over the tab?
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