Hey all,
I know this has been asked and andwered but basically, I've been waiting for a long time now for the ability to root and place a custom ROM on my Samsung Galaxy Note Edge from VZW.
I don't get the feeling that any developers are working on a fix or process whereby this will be possible.
i paid retail for this phone because I didn't have a free upgrade yet. Am I going to have to buy a NEW full retail on a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge on order to get this capability??
i guess I am just frustrated as I have been waiting since about this time last year or so.
Let me know the thoughts of the community if you wouldn't mind. I'd appreciate it. I love Samsung so I want to stay with it unless there is major reason to change for quality, performance or other key reasons. and if I am going to have to buy a NEW one, what would you all go with and why? Even if it means waiting a bit for a better phone to come out.
Thanks so much for the answers, suggestions and opinions in advance! You all rock!!!!
Jason
Central Valley, CA
I've been waiting also. The edge was a bit of an experiment for samsung so it didn't sell as many. And it seems there's a bigger base of users from Sprint and AT&T. And lastly Verizon's version seems to be the hardest to root. I'd love to have a custom Rom because this stock rom runs like crap. It's slow with many errors. I regret buying this phone
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kieso said:
I've been waiting also. The edge was a bit of an experiment for samsung so it didn't sell as many. And it seems there's a bigger base of users from Sprint and AT&T. And lastly Verizon's version seems to be the hardest to root. I'd love to have a custom Rom because this stock rom runs like crap. It's slow with many errors. I regret buying this phone
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Thanks for spelling out the very reason I want a custom ROM. Mine works ok but it shouldn't freeze up on the gapps.... Stuff like that. Not a phone newb either, just had to try out the edge feature because it looked so awesome. Sigh. Maybe more input? It seems the devs are done trying maybe?... .
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I love the edge features and the design of the phone but this last update really made the performance worse. I even did a factory reset after the lollipop update but it still runs slow. I don't see us getting any help with root. There may have been some movement with the Verizon edge developers edition because it was unlocked
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kieso said:
I love the edge features and the design of the phone but this last update really made the performance worse. I even did a factory reset after the lollipop update but it still runs slow. I don't see us getting any help with root. There may have been some movement with the Verizon edge developers edition because it was unlocked
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Yeah so far only developers version :-/
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hi everyone,
i have a quick question, i just upgraded my phone to the nexus s from sprint, they give me 13 days to return if i wanted to do that, the main reason i got this phone was for the NFC chip to be able to use google wallet, however i got it and i can't even use it becasue the prepaid card from google wallet is not working i called them and they say that the system is down and it wouln't go back on for about 2 weaks.
My question is do you guys think i should stay with this phone or i should bring it back and exchange to the galaxy s2 epic 4g?
thanks for all of your input on this.
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Election Day said:
I'd prefer a Nexus phone over anything. An unlockable bootloader if you want to flash your own ROM's and the fastest OTA's if you want to stay stock.
The only phone worth exchanging it for is the Galaxy Nexus, in my opinion. But I don't really see the need yet. The Nexus S is a great phone, even though the specs may be less astonishing than many new phones.
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Thanks man i appreciated.
anybody else have any more sugestion about this?
You could take it back and wait on Sprints GN
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i heard that its going to be a will before that come out
I think the Nexus is definitely worth keeping. It's a great size, and there is still a massive amount of developing being done. Keep it ... you won't regret it.
Gs2 will be upgraded ics soon
If you have enough money, the answer is gs2
Stick with it!
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thanks everybody for the replays
When I first got my NS4G I got bored of it quick. I was used to HTC Sense. I have almost traded it and/or sold it many times, but when it gets down to it I CANNOT part with this phone. The Nexus is one of the greatest phones. Pure Google, no Sprint or Samsung bloatware. I have learned so much with this phone.
I have had a Dell Streak for a long time. I am switching to Sprint for financial reasons and a family plan. I was going to wait for the Samsung Galaxy S III but for all the hype the phone does not seam to blow everything else away. I would enjoy the SD Slot but Sprint's 32GB should be plenty. I like the better camera but I don't think its going to be a HUGE difference. Besides those two things I do not really care.
Want I do care about is putting third party apps on my phone like tTorrent, rooting, and wireless HOT SPOT.
I want to buy a phone that has a HUGE Rom development community.
I believe if I get the Sprint Galaxy Nexus I will have just that. Does everyone agree or does someone think I am making a mistake and should wait for the Galaxy S III?
When you root it or flash a new ROM does it give you portable wireless hot spot?
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Well guys I purchased the Nexus and can say that I love it. Also I use Foxfi for the big portable hot spot I wanted most so the phone is perfect stock and I really enjoy it without it being rooted.
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wow nice .. let me know about it
needspractice said:
I was wondering if anyone knew of the latest or best phone that has the greatest ROM rooting following at the moment greater than the Galaxy Nexus?
I have a Galaxy Nexus right now and its great but I am just bored with it. I would like to upgrade. The only problem is that I use [GNEX TOOLKIT V11.1.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, Recovery, Flash + MORE [SPRINT] which is the best tool around.
I was wondering if there are tools like this or better for other newer phones that I may upgrade to or should I just stay with my Nexus for while?
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Please ask that question in this thread or in this thread.
I'm switching to Verizon from Tmobile, I can't make up my mind on the GS3 or GN. I get a good deal threw my company and I can get either phone for $ 49.99. I want the Nexus because it has the best development and gets all the latest updates, and want the GS3 because of the amazing hardware and features...
What's should do?
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Spec wise the S3 is better, Development wise the Nexus is better but the new Nexus is coming out this year. So, it's all up to you in you want an older phone with little bit worse specs than a newer phone with better specs unless you want to wait for the new Nexus.
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Spec wise the S3 is better, Development wise the Nexus is better but the new Nexus is coming out this year. So, it's all up to you in you want an older phone with little bit worse specs than a newer phone with better specs unless you want to wait for the new Nexus.
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What does the new Nexus come out?
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What does the new Nexus come out?
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Nobody knows except for Samsung and Google. Samsung is announcing the Note 2 on August 15th so they could possibly incorporate the new Nexus but nobody knows really.
JetBlue said:
Nobody knows except for Samsung and Google. Samsung is announcing the Note 2 on August 15th so they could possibly incorporate the new Nexus but nobody knows really.
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Well, unfortunately i can't wait that long. I need to make up my mind by Friday. I guess I'm going to go with the galaxy s3. Thanks.
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Hoezack said:
Well, unfortunately i can't wait that long. I need to make up my mind by Friday. I guess I'm going to go with the galaxy s3.
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You definitely made the right choice.
We have both phones on our VZ corporate account. The GN has a few more ROMs available, but other than that the G3 is light years ahead of the obsolete GN.
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You definitely made the right choice.
We have both phones on our VZ corporate account. The GN has a few more ROMs available, but other than that the G3 is light years ahead of the obsolete GN.
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Plus the GN has almost a year of development time, it hasn't been a month yet for the GS3. Give it some time there will be some killer stuff on this phone.
Btw.. The roms and themes already available for the GS3 are fantastic, battery life is great and it will only get better. Go for the better hardware, roms will come!
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I would honestly be surprised if the next Nexus phone is available on Verizon.
The GNEX was problematic because of the CDMA radio. The whole 'not a real nexus' and all. I think google has shown us how they want to start selling Nexus devices, and it doesn't appear to involve a carrier.
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I would honestly be surprised if the next Nexus phone is available on Verizon.
The GNEX was problematic because of the CDMA radio. The whole 'not a real nexus' and all. I think google has shown us how they want to start selling Nexus devices, and it doesn't appear to involve a carrier.
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If they do this, there's no way in hell verizon would approve having a device that goes over their jurisdiction be allowed on their network. The only way you can get a device on Verizon is through them.
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Div033 said:
If they do this, there's no way in hell verizon would approve having a device that goes over their jurisdiction be allowed on their network. The only way you can get a device on Verizon is through them.
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Well, what about the GS3 Developer edition?
I don't think you'll regret having the S3! It's been a great phone, and even though it's "locked" - there are/will be plenty of custom ROM's, hacks, and themes you can put into it!
I like the concept of the Galaxy Nexus but the screen is not as great as the S3, and even though it's only a 4.3 inch device, while the S3 is 4.8 - the S3 is the same size as the nexus and even a little thinner!!! Definitely nicer in my opinion!
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.
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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.
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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 ?
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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 ?
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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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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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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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Can roms on the note 4 work on note edge
What's the point !? It is absent definitely Edge.
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Can roms on the note 4 work on note edge
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Nope, and I suggest you don't try to flash one either.
If you would like a very expensive brick then by all means please go ahead
Yes the systems are extremely similar, the specs are identical for the most part, but there is a bit more that goes into the phone being a beautiful work of art versus being an elaborate paper weight.
Which version of the device are you running? Most variants of the edge have custom roms except Verizon and AT&T both for obvious reasons. Locked bootloaders kind of hurt the process... however there is one rom in development by this one guy for the developer edition edge that runs on verizon. It's close to working, a little patience and Verizon users with developer devices should have a rom as well.
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i have a tmobile one and im on a custom rom but i would like more and see note 4 with more of them that's the only thing that bugs me lol
I have sprint note edge..is there any roms for it yet I'm on lillopop 5.0.1..or is there anyway I can downgrade back to kitkat
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