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Here it is...
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_16gb
$350 unlocked....
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Seems like I'd rather get the 8GB version for $50 less and just buy an SD card, lol. Does anyone know the specifics of that processor?
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Seems like I'd rather get the 8GB version for $50 less and just buy an SD card, lol. Does anyone know the specifics of that processor?
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Well, for one it doesn't support SD (expandable memory) And it's processor is a SnapDragon s4 pro quad core 1.5ghz I believe.
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Seems like I'd rather get the 8GB version for $50 less and just buy an SD card...
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Given what I've seen looking into kernel/framework code for the SGS4G, I'd want as much internal memory as I could get. Using a FAT-formatted card and "faking" a permissions-protected file system on top of that is just an ugly hack.
Burned once by the 1G in the SGS4G, I'm already wary of T-Mobile's decision to ship the Note II with the minimum internal memory that they can be configured with.
It seems like the trend for storage is cloud now, and with unlimited plans like the new one from T-Mobile it is starting to make sense to me....especially with multiple android devices. The external SD card days may be numbered.
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Wow, a quad-core processor already? This may just be the next phone I purchase. @Jeff, do you really think you'd use up all of that 8GB for ROM & apps? That question sounds sarcastic and rhetorical, but i'm genuinely curious, especially since you know much more of how Android works than I do.
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Wow, a quad-core processor already? This may just be the next phone I purchase. @Jeff, do you really think you'd use up all of that 8GB for ROM & apps? That question sounds sarcastic and rhetorical, but i'm genuinely curious, especially since you know much more of how Android works than I do.
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Its not so much about how much you use but the partitions. But being as it is a nexus device it has to follow the open source guidelines so that should never be a issue. matter of fact I dont think any phone that is not a Samsung uses a proprietary partition system like bml and such.
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@Jeff, do you really think you'd use up all of that 8GB for ROM & apps?
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If it is a $50 difference over a two-year lifespan of the phone, that is something like $2 a month. For that, I'd rather not have to hope that app/data size wouldn't grow quickly. For example, I bought some motherboards for lightly loaded servers a couple years ago. I though that 1 GB would be plenty of memory for them. Now I'm cursing that I can't expand them over 2 GB as they only have one DIMM slot.
I don't know where things are going, but I am sure that the phone manufacturers would love to be able to get you to buy a new phone sooner rather than later. A related example is that Intel had a big problem in the mid 90s -- they realized that their processor power was getting to the point where any home user would not need to upgrade. So they invested heavily in digital TV, cable, and broadband so that there was demand for faster processors.
I think I might be able to get this
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Check the video at the end of this post...pretty cool.
http://m.engadget.com/2012/10/29/android-photo-sphere-panorama-google/
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Swipe, toggles, aosp feeling.. damn i love google..
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Mmm, this will be my next phone .
I'm definitely getting this for Christmas.
I mean seriously, 2 GB of RAM! Plus a Quad core! That beats my old laptop! Which has 2 GB and 1.7 GHz processor (just one ).
I'm definitely getting the 16 GB, but I would really enjoy it if they added external storage :\
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"Does TV Out work?"
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What about wifi calling?
Would've been perfect but the lack of a microSD card slot and the lack of a 32gb model killed it for me. 16gb just simply isn't enough to hold my music collection as well as my pictures and videos and if you're an audiophile like me, then you know that music just streaming off the cloud won't cut it compared to music at 320kbps or lossless stored on the device itself. I wanna be able to listen to music while I'm on a roadtrip or on a plane, so if I have to rely on cloud service, I won't have most of my music with me... Unless they make a 32gb model, looks like I'm taking the iPhone 5 route...it was either a nexus android phone (I just cannot take the lack of updates anymore) or a iPhone and well the nexus was this close but they just had to have one downfall...you would think that they would have figured it out by now but no...
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if you're an audiophile like me
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No.
You are using a mobile device not a high end audio system at home.
Pictures would be better backed up to the cloud using something like Picassa or dropbox. That way they can be viewed anywhere.
I dont like the idea of being limited to a certain size of internal memory and no sdcard. But only because if the internal memory goes wonkers it costs more to replace than buying a new sdcard. Not because I want to claim to be a audiophile and need 320kbps files on my phone.
Okay yeah, this is a mobile device but why not make the most out of what you have? Why listen to crappy really compressed mp3's when you can store things at 320kbps where compression is minimal. With a good pair of headphones, I can hear the difference. It doesn't take a super high end system. I wanna be able to enjoy my music on the go, there's nothing wrong with that..even on YouTube you can tell the difference in sq between 720p and anything below it.
But what's the point in argueing about that on a phone forum, we both agree that we would rather not be confined to only 16gb of internal storage.. I don't understand why can't they simply include it. Every year, that's what people ask for and yet every year, they have to have some downfall.
Nexus S: No external storage and no HD Video Recording
Galaxy Nexus: No external storage again, sub par camera in comparison to other phones, and a pentile display.
Nexus 4: No external storage ONCE AGAIN.
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The biggest reason..cost. They dont care if you are willing to pay for it. They are looking to make a unlocked unrestricted phone. Its kinda like not putting LTE radios in. They are looking to make a good phone that is cheap enough people can buy it and not spend 600 bucks. They have found 350 is the price most people will pay for a unlocked phone and not be upset.
16GB is the point they can produce a phone and still make money at the 350 price point.
I think it's just part of the push towards cloud storage. The slight reduction in audio quality in return for the convenience of having their complete audio and video library on all of their devices is a trade I think the majority (not all ) of consumers have no problem with. Besides, with the trend of wider bandwidth for less money that has been with us since dial-up, I don't think it will be such a long time before the streaming quality improves further....historically that's what it's always done.
If audio is your prime concern then I would be more concerned with the type of DAC's in the phone as ultimately that will give you your real world "ceiling" on your audio quality.
I think Google had done fantastic job of providing the consumer with a feature packed, unlocked phone at a hell of a price. Much like with the N7 this will force down the prices of other manufacturers products in order to compete...a win for the consumer.
For anyone that thinks this phone isn't a great deal, Google "unlocked GS3 or iPhone 5" and get back to me.
Plus Whitehawkx, Romann, and the other aokp guys have been lighting up Twitter with tweets about how eager they are to get one, so the development should be strong right off the bat.
Just my 2 cents lol
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But think about it, it takes a lot more battery to steam music and continually use data in the background than it does to simply play music on your phone's memory. And what are you supposed to do when say you are on a roadtrip where signal is edge at best or when you are in a subway or plane where you don't have any signal at all? When I have a smart phone, it is my all-in-one device. It holds my music, works as my GPS, and acts as my phone. And what about apps? The whole point of the smartphone is to have apps right? Where are you gonna store your apps and games if they continue to go the cloud route and completely remove internal storage? Imagine using this galaxy s 4g without the 16gb micro sd card. In my opinion, that would be horrible. I don't wanna have to carry around an extra mp3 player around with me just to be able to fit less than half of my music collection. I don't think adding a micro SD card slot would have added that much to the costs. Whatever. I personally have no problem at all with signing a phone on contract because really, I am just saving money on the phone and paying as much as I would on a prepaid non-contract plan. I don't really see what is so bad with that. It would be more of a hassle switching constantly to different service providers than it would be to just stay with one.
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Many of you probably already know, but here it is for those that don't. The Nexus 4 has dropped $100 in price for both 8GB & 16GB models. Can't really these prices if you ask me. For off contract purchase? This is insanely awesome!
8GB: $199.00
16GB: $249.00
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb
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Many of you probably already know, but here it is for those that don't. The Nexus 4 has dropped $100 in price for both 8GB & 16GB models. Can't really these prices if you ask me. For off contract purchase? This is insanely awesome!
8GB: $199.00
16GB: $249.00
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb
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Too bad I'm on verizon
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I just wish they had expandable memory and that I wasn't on Verizon.
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this does us no good.
hopefulyl it means a nexus 5 is coming though and that itll be on verizon.
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I just wish they had expandable memory and that I wasn't on Verizon.
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I'll be happy if they did a 32GB internal storage variant. My music is on Google Play. 20,000 songs of free storage is more than enough for me. This is good news for me, I'm leaving Verizon soon Debating if I should get this or wait for the next gen Nexus.
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I'll be happy if they did a 32GB internal storage variant. My music is on Google Play. 20,000 songs of free storage is more than enough for me. This is good news for me, I'm leaving Verizon soon Debating if I should get this or wait for the next gen Nexus.
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I loke having my photos on an external SD. I loved my Galaxy Nexus (and I love my Nexus 7) but I hated the camera and lack of SD. I can't go back to a locked bootloader (that was one of my favorite parts of the GNexus, how simple it was to unlock) and I need an SD. When they come outnwith one rhat has expandable memory, I'll be back.
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I loke having my photos on an external SD. I loved my Galaxy Nexus (and I love my Nexus 7) but I hated the camera and lack of SD. I can't go back to a locked bootloader (that was one of my favorite parts of the GNexus, how simple it was to unlock) and I need an SD. When they come outnwith one rhat has expandable memory, I'll be back.
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I feel you. I mean it's convenient to be able to have external storage. Verizon locks up all their phones boot loaders, it's like a standard for them. For me I don't think cloud storage will be a problem with unlimited data. I don't think Google will give an option for expandable memory. It's a history with their devices that they don't have external SD's. I understand Google's perspective on why they do that but if the storage isn't expandable I feel it they should at least make bigger variants as options for those that do want more memory.
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I feel you. I mean it's convenient to be able to have external storage. Verizon locks up all their phones boot loaders, it's like a standard for them. For me I don't think cloud storage will be a problem with unlimited data. I don't think Google will give an option for expandable memory. It's a history with their devices that they don't have external SD's. I understand Google's perspective on why they do that but if the storage isn't expandable I feel it they should at least make bigger variants as options for those that do want more memory.
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Ya, that is part of my current Verizon problem, limited data and on contract until December 2014 That is why I choose to go with the S3, while locked from Verizon devs make it possible to unlock.
If they made a 64, I think I could for go the external memory aspect. My GNex was a 32. It worked, but would definitely feel more comfortable with more.
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Please use the sticky thread to discuss other devices
I know that the nexus 4 had some issues in November where it was sold out in 20 minutes then taking Google a while they re-stock. Will this be an issue with the nexus 5 ? Share you're opinions
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I'd like to think they learned from the N4 but you never know. We'll have to wait and see.
I was actually thinking it could be marketing
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Yes, it will because of the price a lot of people will buy it. But if the base price is $349 then maybe not as bad.
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Yes, it will because of the price a lot of people will buy it. But if the base price is $349 then maybe not as bad.
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I think its gonna be 299$ for 16 and 399$ for 32gb with a bigger battery
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I'm agreeing with droidlife and that there is no solid rumor of a 2 battery version. Unless it was going to go through the FCC in the past 2 weeks and now it can't. There could be 2 storage versions but who knows.
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No I don't think there will be a 16gb version. It'll be 32gb as the base.
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What makes you think that? The FCC documents, as well as the leaked service manual have both mentioned 16gb.
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What makes you think that? The FCC documents, as well as the leaked service manual have both mentioned 16gb.
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In that case, I'll take back my word. That just sucks.
My 3 years old Vibrant have 16gb for godsakes (not to mention the microSD slot).
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In that case, I'll take back my word. That just sucks.
My 3 years old Vibrant have 16gb for godsakes (not to mention the microSD slot).
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I don't really see why people need more than 16GB, I have a 32GB sd card in my phone and I haven't put anything on it.
don't see the need for more than 16 GB either...esp with otg cable...
but I would pay extra for a bigger battery if that rumor is true
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don't see the need for more than 16 GB either...esp with otg cable...
but I would pay extra for a bigger battery if that rumor is true
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Nexus 4 didn't have OTG support (without custom kernel and external power, which defeats the purpose). I'm still waiting for confirmation for the Nexus 5. OTG drains alot of battery and not the most convenient either, but it is one of the key feature I'm looking for.
The Nexus 4 launch was a failure because Google didn't expect this much demand from the Nexus 4, but Google has learned their lesson and has told LG to make a lot more Nexus 5s for the launch than last years Nexus 4.
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I don't really see why people need more than 16GB, I have a 32GB sd card in my phone and I haven't put anything on it.
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I have a 64 gig sd card with 15 gigs left and 16 internal gigs on phone. Hd videos ,hd games take a lot of space plus if you have a little one you tend to take alot of pictures. 16 internal with no sd slot for most people won't cut it. I could fill that up in a weekend.
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JCreazy said:
I don't really see why people need more than 16GB, I have a 32GB sd card in my phone and I haven't put anything on it.
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It really bothers me when people try to make this argument...it's so self-centered, and besides, it's a fallacy. Your argument is this: Because you won't fill up 16gb of storage, it must be true that no one can have any possible reason to fill up 16gb of storage.
Everyone's usage patterns are different. Here's some logic that's not a fallacy: Because there are many people hoping and asking for a 32gb or 64gb option, it must be true that many people need more than 16gb.
Now, here's the part that really angers me. Why don't they just offer the user a choice? 16gb for $299, 32gb for $349, 64gb for $429. How hard can that really be?
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It really bothers me when people try to make this argument...it's so self-centered, and besides, it's a fallacy. Your argument is this: Because you won't fill up 16gb of storage, it must be true that no one can have any possible reason to fill up 16gb of storage.
Everyone's usage patterns are different. Here's some logic that's not a fallacy: Because there are many people hoping and asking for a 32gb or 64gb option, it must be true that many people need more than 16gb.
Now, here's the part that really angers me. Why don't they just offer the user a choice? 16gb for $299, 32gb for $349, 64gb for $429. How hard can that really be?
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I think the reason is that they don't want you to have that storage, they don't think you need it. With the cloud and all that jazz.
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I think the reason is that they don't want you to have that storage, they don't think you need it. With the cloud and all that jazz.
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You're right, and that makes me mad too. Do they think we all have unlimited data? I certainly don't. Besides, there are plenty of places I go where I don't have the best signal...I'm not going to be watching movies on my phone in my house, or in the middle of the city! I'm going to do it when I'm on a road trip, or on an airplane, when streaming is not an option. Not to mention storing nandroid backups, where cloud storage is never an option.
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I don't really see why people need more than 16GB, I have a 32GB sd card in my phone and I haven't put anything on it.
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That was by far the ****tiest launch of a phone, and lets hope Google makes sure they have enough to go around for a bit longer than 20 mins.
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Hi I would like to know if anybody is considering dumping the s4 for a nexus 5 I'm definitely considering getting that Nexus 5 the only thing that I feel bad is losing the SD card and my battery being removal on S4 but if it's going to be 3000 mAh then it would be ok cuz im sure ill get you through a full day
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Dumping the S4 and possibly my Verizon contract...
I'll get rid of the S4 if Nexus 5 comes with sdcard, better screen and better battery life. Otherwise it'll end up as a bluetooth audio player in my car, same as the old Nexus 4. And it's gotta be way more resilient than the N4 to be daily driver.
Dumping mine as well. Tired of Samsung os updates taking forever on the Canadian devices after international updates are released. Also not a fan of knox with not giving the ability to return to complete stock for resale. Battery size isn't a big issue as the n5 will not have all the battery draining extras and I hear 4.4 will be better on battery life. No as card isn't a big deal for me either as I already have a usb otg cable.
Have to love Google's marketing strategies... don't say a word about the device and let the people create it's own hype/Buzz.
Should be able to flip the s4 for a n5 and have enough for a case... which I have already ordered
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keeping my s4 getting a nexus 5 dumping Samsung all together .
I dumped Samsung after the s3. I've had multiple Samsung phones up until that point but the Amoled screens just can't compete with the beauty of a LCD.
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I'll get rid of the S4 if Nexus 5 comes with sdcard, better screen and better battery life. Otherwise it'll end up as a bluetooth audio player in my car, same as the old Nexus 4. And it's gotta be way more resilient than the N4 to be daily driver.
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There won't be a SD card slot. Google has made it clear that they will never put a SD card slot on any nexus device. Reason being is they want u to use the cloud.
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Dumping my ATT GS4 for the Nexus 5....solely due to the locked MF3 bootloader on the GS4....
I even have and use a 64gb SD card and have 4 batteries for the GS4...it's just such a laggy POS I will give all that up for a stock android experience.
I sold my S4 just a few days ago for the Nexus 5 wait.
The Knox bootloader was the last in a long line of disappointments by Samdung. The screen tearing was quite annoying as well. I'm actually looking forward to a non-AMOLED screen. IPS is a better option.
Yes also considering it...once its all announced that is...
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I am for sure dumping mine. Reason? MF3 and lag
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I dumped Samsung after the s3. I've had multiple Samsung phones up until that point but the Amoled screens just can't compete with the beauty of a LCD.
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There won't be a SD card slot. Google has made it clear that they will never put a SD card slot on any nexus device. Reason being is they want u to use the cloud.
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I see this reason stated all the time and it's simply not true.
Read this article from Android Central from last year... It's got the real explanation. For those that won't read, it's because Google prefers to have one volume with an emulated SD card. Not because they want to force you onto their cloud storage.
http://m.androidcentral.com/why-nexus-devices-have-no-sd-card
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I see this reason stated all the time and it's simply not true.
Read this article from Android Central from last year... It's got the real explanation. For those that won't read, it's because Google prefers to have one volume with an emulated SD card. Not because they want to force you onto their cloud storage.
http://m.androidcentral.com/why-nexus-devices-have-no-sd-card
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I read the site but I think that is BS.
"We got tired of seeing OEMs include many GB of internal storage for music, while users were still running out of space for apps and data. This approach lets us merge everything on one volume, which is way better.
-- Dan Morrill, Android engineer at Google"
That makes no sense to me. Are they talking phones like the Sensation 4G that had 4GB ROM space and SD Card. Well a very easy fix. Give us 16GB or 32GB and SD Card and problem solved. We have enough space for all the apps we want and we can have removable storage for unlimited space. I personally don't care that much on a phone like the Nexus 4 I had, but when I had the Nexus 7, I really wanted an SD Card. I think that was more of a lame answer than the true reason.
Thats good to know that im not the only one considering dumping the s4 and I know that everybody has their own reasons I just like the nice clean stock android fill and look
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I'm definitely getting rid of the S4 and getting the Nexus 5.
I got the S4 at launch, so the newly relocked MF3 (AT&T) bootloader isn't a problem for me, but the idea of it is. The fact that Samsung is releasing all these new phones with locked bootloader, maybe anti-root kernel, and now regional SIM restrictions I am very unhappy. The nexus 4 looked okay, but no LTE = no sale.
Sure, I will miss my SD card, but having a phone that can be bootloader unlocked in a second & knowing there will be lots of development for it (its a Nexus) makes me very excited to get it.
And I love my Nexus 7 2013, its a great device.
Wow i'm glad to see people realizing how crappy phones with 3rd party OS covers like Touchwiz are. N4 stock is much more responsive and virtually lag free, unlike the newer S4
No ill keep my s4 but more than likely pick up a nexus as well.. as long as the release it in white!
Havent had a nexus device since 5 devices ago..im overdue.
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I read the site but I think that is BS.
"We got tired of seeing OEMs include many GB of internal storage for music, while users were still running out of space for apps and data. This approach lets us merge everything on one volume, which is way better.
-- Dan Morrill, Android engineer at Google"
That makes no sense to me. Are they talking phones like the Sensation 4G that had 4GB ROM space and SD Card. Well a very easy fix. Give us 16GB or 32GB and SD Card and problem solved. We have enough space for all the apps we want and we can have removable storage for unlimited space. I personally don't care that much on a phone like the Nexus 4 I had, but when I had the Nexus 7, I really wanted an SD Card. I think that was more of a lame answer than the true reason.
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I agree with you. I don't see any plausible reason to not include both 16/32 GB internal plus removable storage nowadays.
Nevertheless, I don't think it's a conspiracy to keep people on the cloud.
I also agree that on a tablet it's much more useful to have an SD card than on a phone, since tablets are media consumption devices by design.
I've made my peace with it though and have adapted, but I can appreciate other user's reasons for wanting removable storage.
Luckily we have choice with Android and multiple vendors produce excellent hardware to accommodate any user.
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I am also dumping my note 2..though it is a good device but the newer samsung devices has so much restrictions like region lock,knox bootloader and exynos processors which nobody likes....looking forward for my first nexus device
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Dumping my ATT GS4 for the Nexus 5....solely due to the locked MF3 bootloader on the GS4....
I even have and use a 64gb SD card and have 4 batteries for the GS4...it's just such a laggy POS I will give all that up for a stock android experience.
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locked bootloader? what a joke. But the main problem with S4 is bad stock firmware. My S4 would've been out the car window at freeway speeds if I had to deal with laggy, battery-gobbling TW bloatware.
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I sold my S4 just a few days ago for the Nexus 5 wait.
The Knox bootloader was the last in a long line of disappointments by Samdung. The screen tearing was quite annoying as well. I'm actually looking forward to a non-AMOLED screen. IPS is a better option.
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I'm hoping the IPS on Nexus 5 is better than S4's amoled but it's unlikely. Try a S4 next to the G2 and see if you'll like LG's IPS. I found it less suitable for indoors (backlight bleed, low contrast) and you can't get the same range of saturation or color profiles like AMOLED. IIRC the contrast is a limitation of all backlit screen technology, same with limited color gamut & intensity. It's still a good tradeoff for unlocked bootloader, guaranteed best dev support, S800 w LTE.
Me 2 and Verizon can't wait
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Between a couple games and Spotify, I very quickly filled up the internal memory on my 16 GB S5. I bought a 64 GB microSD card thinking I could just tell the phone to move the big apps and data to external SD, but it won't allow me to move most apps. Furthermore, when it does allow an app to move to external, it only moves a small portion (e.g. ~30 MB of 2 GB).
Is there a way to get apps or their data to be moved to external SD?
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Between a couple games and Spotify, I very quickly filled up the internal memory on my 16 GB S5. I bought a 64 GB microSD card thinking I could just tell the phone to move the big apps and data to external SD, but it won't allow me to move most apps. Furthermore, when it does allow an app to move to external, it only moves a small portion (e.g. ~30 MB of 2 GB).
Is there a way to get apps or their data to be moved to external SD?
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I use folder mount and map the /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb folder to /storage/extSdCard/Android/obb folder on my S4. This moves all of the large game files to SDCard and once it is setup any new game installs will automatically go to the sdcard. Just go into settings and uncheck Destintion folder checks or it will give you an error.
Here is a full write-up that rawintellect did for the S4 if that helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285221
Way cool, I'll have to check in out!
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Way cool, I'll have to check in out!
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Yeah it works great. Raws post had a combination of tricks to maximize space but I found that using Folder Mount alone is great. Very easy to setup and works great. I have 167 apps on my download list and about 12 games installed and have 3GB free on internal.
I just hate that I have to do that, even though it works great. I have decided that I am not buying another Samsung phone until it is offered in at least 32GB. If nothing comes of the rumored S5 Premium I am probably going to the G3.
And that's sad because I have been one of Samsungs biggest supporters.
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crawrj said:
Yeah it works great. Raws post had a combination of tricks to maximize space but I found that using Folder Mount alone is great. Very easy to setup and works great. I have 167 apps on my download list and about 12 games installed and have 3GB free on internal.
I just hate that I have to do that, even though it works great. I have decided that I am not buying another Samsung phone until it is offered in at least 32GB. If nothing comes of the rumored S5 Premium I am probably going to the G3.
And that's sad because I have been one of Samsungs biggest supporters.
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Is the note 3 too big for you? I've got one on sprint for my company phone and it comes with 32gb internal. I've been playing around alot with it and comparing it to my s5 and I'm kinda regretting the s5 atm and wishing I'd gone with the note 3 instead. If only it had an ip67 or better rating and capability to upgrade to the spark network via update!! But sadly it looks like it just doesn't have the new hardware like the newer s4's have.
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Is the note 3 too big for you? I've got one on sprint for my company phone and it comes with 32gb internal. I've been playing around alot with it and comparing it to my s5 and I'm kinda regretting the s5 atm and wishing I'd gone with the note 3 instead. If only it had an ip67 or better rating and capability to upgrade to the spark network via update!! But sadly it looks like it just doesn't have the new hardware like the newer s4's have.
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I have a note 3 for work also. I like the note for work because the big screen comes in handy for remote support. But I personally wouldn't own a note. It is too large for my taste. I don't use the pen. So the S5 is perfect in size. But why they refuse to change from 16 on it is frustrating. Most of the other big name companies have moved on. And Samsung has also with the note. And the other companies have made it standard without hiking the price.
If the premium does come out I might bite the bullet and go with it, unless it too is only 16. But depending on price, design and ip certification I may not. Otherwise it will be someone else.
And I don't like the game Samsung is playing either, if it is true. Don't release an S5 that is marginally better than the S4, publicly say you aren't working on a premium version and then release one two months or so after the S5. Just come out and say we are releasing the S5 now and a premium version later. Yes I understand it is business and about the bottom line but I still don't like it. I think that is another reason why the S5 hasn't seen a lot of support yet. I think a lot of people are waiting to see if it does come out. Or are waiting for something better.
Anyway I guess I have ranted long enough
Wow FolderMount is ridiculously awesome. Fantastic recommendation. Already bought the pro version!
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crawrj said:
I have a note 3 for work also. I like the note for work because the big screen comes in handy for remote support. But I personally wouldn't own a note. It is too large for my taste. I don't use the pen. So the S5 is perfect in size. But why they refuse to change from 16 on it is frustrating. Most of the other big name companies have moved on. And Samsung has also with the note. And the other companies have made it standard without hiking the price.
If the premium does come out I might bite the bullet and go with it, unless it too is only 16. But depending on price, design and ip certification I may not. Otherwise it will be someone else.
And I don't like the game Samsung is playing either, if it is true. Don't release an S5 that is marginally better than the S4, publicly say you aren't working on a premium version and then release one two months or so after the S5. Just come out and say we are releasing the S5 now and a premium version later. Yes I understand it is business and about the bottom line but I still don't like it. I think that is another reason why the S5 hasn't seen a lot of support yet. I think a lot of people are waiting to see if it does come out. Or are waiting for something better.
Anyway I guess I have ranted long enough
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Well i completely understand that, especially now that they are shipping kit kat and we cant move apps to sd with kit kat. its kind of like they are lowballing us with 16gb just to turn around and say hah you guys fell for it and bought the POS. Here is the real flagship with 32gb base and premium build with the newer 805 etc. I could always handle 16 internal in the past when i was still able to move apps to my 32gb sd card without having to void my warranty. but now its just ridiculous that to just be able to utilize all of my apps I NEED to root. and all this crap with KNOX.
I might have to jump ship with my next upgrade, which is a shame, i've always like Sammy's toys. The samsung moment is the phone that got me started on them. and the rom community. being able to improve a phones longevity etc.
crawrj said:
Yeah it works great. Raws post had a combination of tricks to maximize space but I found that using Folder Mount alone is great. Very easy to setup and works great. I have 167 apps on my download list and about 12 games installed and have 3GB free on internal.
I just hate that I have to do that, even though it works great. I have decided that I am not buying another Samsung phone until it is offered in at least 32GB. If nothing comes of the rumored S5 Premium I am probably going to the G3.
And that's sad because I have been one of Samsungs biggest supporters.
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You not migrating to the S5 stinks for those of us that made the move. Could really benefit from having you over here more.
I'm kinda with ya on the G3 though. Was going to wait as well until I was offered the S5 for $100. Couldn't pass it up.
CCallahan said:
You not migrating to the S5 stinks for those of us that made the move. Could really benefit from having you over here more.
I'm kinda with ya on the G3 though. Was going to wait as well until I was offered the S5 for $100. Couldn't pass it up.
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Great deal! And thanks for the kind words. I don't think I would be able to pass that up either.
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