I am a current owner of the Note 5 on T-Mobile running a great TW ROM, but always wanted CM13 on it, but with the phone only coming with the Exynos, that wasn't happening.
So, I may think on trading in for the S7 Edge, due to it having the SD820, which is known to be much needed for AOSP ROM's, plus the 3,600mAh battery is a real big deal to me, bigger battery is absolutely a selling point to me.
So will the S7 Edge be getting CM13 ?
if have sd820 in some months maybe
Sure, let's ruin a good phone with cm13 where half the features, especially the edge, will either no longer work, or be buggy, and the entire ROM will be in beta for the life of the phone. Great idea bro
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Sure, let's ruin a good phone with cm13 where half the features, especially the edge, will either no longer work, or be buggy, and the entire ROM will be in beta for the life of the phone. Great idea bro
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This.
CM is good when Samsung stops updating the phone, but you lose out on most of the features and especially the awesome camera software. With CM photos will look bland and low quality, the edge screen will be useless, and features like the always on display and gestures won't work.
CM usually sucks. Wait for when the devs release a ROM that is stock Samsung. That is to say, it's a stock ROM (not aosp stock, GS7 stock) but removes bloat. That way you don't lose camera and edge features, but a cleaner ROM.
Freeza, you're absolutely correct besides im.sure marshmallow will be beast with a couple tweaks
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It comes down to theming for me. I'd give up TouchWiz and the mainly useless features in a heartbeat to get up and running on a nice black AOSP style (BlackedOUT!) theme. Sadly one never seems to show up in their store. I hate touchwiz with a passion but the galaxy hardware line is real nice and keeps me coming back. Going a year without CM on my S6 has me going crazy haha
So what you're saying is you're willing to pay $750 to butcher and theme a phone? Lol
Here in Brazil only exynos will come and egde will cost 1050 dollars very sad
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So what you're saying is you're willing to pay $750 to butcher and theme a phone? Lol
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That's an old and silly argument that is as basic as iPhone vs Android. It comes down to what the user wants to do with the device.
I could not care less about Edge functions and for me, Google camera has an unnoticeable difference to the stock app. I don't see CM as butchering. That is actually how I see TouchWiz, a butchered, laggy OS. Again, personal preference, which is why people come to XDA to begin with.
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Here in Brazil only exynos will come and egde will cost 1050 dollars very sad
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CM13 is almost (finally) ready for the S6 with it's exynos processor, so don't give up hopes on the S7 getting it as well. But dang that is a pricey phone down there.
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That's an old and silly argument that is as basic as iPhone vs Android. It comes down to what the user wants to do with the device.
I could not care less about Edge functions and for me, Google camera has an unnoticeable difference to the stock app. I don't see CM as butchering. That is actually how I see TouchWiz, a butchered, laggy OS. Again, personal preference, which is why people come to XDA to begin with.
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CM13 is almost (finally) ready for the S6 with it's exynos processor, so don't give up hopes on the S7 getting it as well. But dang that is a pricey phone down there.
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Reasoning makes no sense but whatever. There's the nexus phones for aosp/cm13 lovers. But to buy an EDGE phone not "caring" about edge features makes absolutely no sense.
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Reasoning makes no sense but whatever. There's the nexus phones for aosp/cm13 lovers. But to buy an EDGE phone not "caring" about edge features makes absolutely no sense.
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How? Some people like the look of the Edge better, and are willing to pay more for it. Some people also want a bigger phone with a bigger battery.
That's two big reasons to get the Edge over the regular S7, unlike last year where it was just the edge that was different.
Wait for alliance to release a Rom and your s7 edge will be amazing
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Reasoning makes no sense but whatever. There's the nexus phones for aosp/cm13 lovers. But to buy an EDGE phone not "caring" about edge features makes absolutely no sense.
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Several reasons the S7 Edge interest me, and not one is the Edge screen;
#1 = INSANE Battery, finally a flagship phone with a huge battery
#2 = Waterproof, can take near my pool, and with me mountain biking on rainy muddy days
#3 = S7 has the top rated Display
#4 = 5.5" screen are the perfect size to IMO
#5 = Top rated camera
The Edge display I don't really care for, but I'll take it, due to the above reasons.
Zorachus said:
Several reasons the S7 Edge interest me, and not one is the Edge screen;
#1 = INSANE Battery, finally a flagship phone with a huge battery
#2 = Waterproof, can take near my pool, and with me mountain biking on rainy muddy days
#3 = S7 has the top rated Display
#4 = 5.5" screen are the perfect size to IMO
#5 = Top rated camera
The Edge display I don't really care for, but I'll take it, due to the above reasons.
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There are other flagship phones with big batteries and water resistance. The Motorola droid turbo/maxx 2 are examples.
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There are other flagship phones with big batteries and water resistance. The Motorola droid turbo/maxx 2 are examples.
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Aren't those phones on that crappy CDMA stuff ?
Does the Droid MAXX 2 have the SD820 ? A #1 rated display ? 4GB RAM ? Top rated camera ? A beautiful high end build quality ?
Hence why the first two are the only things I mentioned about the droid maxx/turbo
Every thread bags TW haven't Samsung done some hiring from google to sort TW out on the S7? I am told by S6 uses that TW is much better on that phone than my S5. No one has actually used an S7 yet, so how can they tell that TouchWiz is no good
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Every thread bags TW haven't Samsung done some hiring from google to sort TW out on the S7? I am told by S6 uses that TW is much better on that phone than my S5. No one has actually used an S7 yet, so how can they tell that TouchWiz is no good
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Plenty people have checked it out. You can to. Best Buy has em on display, I read earlier AT&T has em out as well
Anyway TW seems to just flow now. If it wasn't for advertising I probably wouldn't even root
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Hi there,
I am currently using Note 3 (N900A). Want to get a new phone on Tmobile. Since Note 5 doesn't have memory card slot, IR blaster, and removable battery, Note Edge .
Do you think it's too late to own Note Edge now especially if I want to use Kitkat with it ?
i heard that lollipop update on Note Edge worsens the experience , Kitkat is still preferred. But is running Kitkat on it stable enough to use it for the next one year or two?
Also, i will be using it on Tmobile. Can you suggest which Note Edge variant is the best on Tmobile (N915T or other?)
If you can share your view and experience with your Note Edge as your daily device. That will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks a lot.
In my honest opinion: Go with the Note Edge.
I still haven't rooted my phone because I simply did not feel the need to do so. I m running lollipop and don't have any complaints. You can always go back to KitKat if that is what you prefer.
My Note Edge is still running as smoothly as the first month I got it, as long as you take care of it (use ccleaner etc.) you will not be disappointed! The addition of the Edge makes multi window kinda unnecessary but makes the experience of multitasking so much better. Before buying though: Try the Edge yourself! (if possible).
In comparison to newer phones, the Note Edge is still a beast. More than enough processing power, ram, a beautiful display which keeps up with today's standards, a camera which is still one of the best on the markets and battery life which you can't complain about.
As you can see, I still love my phone. And of course everyone has a different taste and preference so that is why you have to try it out yourself, see if you like the edge and it's benefits (hint: it takes a while to get to know all the features).
As to your question "Is it stable enough to use it for the next year or two?". From personal experience (owning the device for almost a year now), it is still very stable. Will it be stable after another year? I simply would not know since the device is still (even though the next generation is already here) quite new.
If you have any questions about the device, usage or whatever, just ask!
I'm running my Edge with a flip case by the way, which does not cover the edge but brings a lot of extra features!!
Thanks for the insight.
One quick question about the lollipop update. I read that lollipop update removes some functionality from the edge screen (e.g. Camera shutter button is moved back to main screen).
What about the Answer Call swipe? Does it still use the Edge Screen to do the Answer/Reject for incoming calls on Lollipop?
Thanks.
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In my honest opinion: Go with the Note Edge.
I still haven't rooted my phone because I simply did not feel the need to do so. I m running lollipop and don't have any complaints. You can always go back to KitKat if that is what you prefer.
My Note Edge is still running as smoothly as the first month I got it, as long as you take care of it (use ccleaner etc.) you will not be disappointed! The addition of the Edge makes multi window kinda unnecessary but makes the experience of multitasking so much better. Before buying though: Try the Edge yourself! (if possible).
In comparison to newer phones, the Note Edge is still a beast. More than enough processing power, ram, a beautiful display which keeps up with today's standards, a camera which is still one of the best on the markets and battery life which you can't complain about.
As you can see, I still love my phone. And of course everyone has a different taste and preference so that is why you have to try it out yourself, see if you like the edge and it's benefits (hint: it takes a while to get to know all the features).
As to your question "Is it stable enough to use it for the next year or two?". From personal experience (owning the device for almost a year now), it is still very stable. Will it be stable after another year? I simply would not know since the device is still (even though the next generation is already here) quite new.
If you have any questions about the device, usage or whatever, just ask!
I'm running my Edge with a flip case by the way, which does not cover the edge but brings a lot of extra features!!
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bschai said:
Thanks for the insight.
One quick question about the lollipop update. I read that lollipop update removes some functionality from the edge screen (e.g. Camera shutter button is moved back to main screen).
What about the Answer Call swipe? Does it still use the Edge Screen to do the Answer/Reject for incoming calls on Lollipop?
Thanks.
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As far as I know, and I'm always using the flip cover, my calls always come in from the edge. I don't know if that is the case when the flip cover is open though.
To be honest, moving the shutter button to the main screen was good for normal pictures, the only moment it would come in handy was with the front facing camera!
Hope this helps!
Answer Call feature are still on the edge with lollipop 5.1. I love Note Edge. I am pretty upset with Samsung because they drop their balls in this incredible phone. And the critics should go to hell because they were bashing this phone too much, which might lead to the point that consumers were afraid of buying Note Edge.
The edge is unique and very useful, it is not gimmick like the lunatics in Engadget/Cnet were complaining about.
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Thanks. So should I go for Lollipop or Kitkat if I am shopping for a Note Edge?
(I am assuming that Lollipop OTA on N915T is not stoppable unless phone is rooted, so most used phones are already loaded with Lollipop?)
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Answer Call feature are still on the edge with lollipop 5.1. I love Note Edge. I am pretty upset with Samsung because they drop their balls in this incredible phone. And the critics should go to hell because they were bashing this phone too much, which might lead to the point that consumers were afraid of buying Note Edge.
The edge is unique and very useful, it is not gimmick like the lunatics in Engadget/Cnet were complaining about.
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Thanks. So should I go for Lollipop or Kitkat if I am shopping for a Note Edge?
(I am assuming that Lollipop OTA on N915T is not stoppable unless phone is rooted, so most used phones are already loaded with Lollipop?)
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You can turn auto-update off in the settings > about phone > software update
I am begining to think either the mass public is just soo dumb (most likely) and or Cnet and other tech review sites are paid off. The Note Edge simply put is the best phone out there. Even if you are not a power user. The Edge screen adds soo much and makes it soo useful. I have a lot of opinions about how great this phone is and how people that disregard it or criticized it are just full of crap. How hard can it be not to see this amazing phone is no gimmick.
Anyways get it. Use Swappa. Phones there are authentic and cheaper than eBay and TMo store. Love my Edge. It came with 5.0.1 but I downgraded it to KitKat and its perfect. I cannot use another phone that doesn't have an Edge screen that actually does stuff like the Note EDge.
Also the criticism that it's hard to hold is simply false. If anything, the edge screen adds more space for you to have a firm grip. I have dropped this phone waaay less than any other phone I ever had. Also get the Flip Case. Oh and the Screen is tough too
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I am begining to think either the mass public is just soo dumb (most likely) and or Cnet and other tech review sites are paid off. The Note Edge simply put is the best phone out there. Even if you are not a power user. The Edge screen adds soo much and makes it soo useful. I have a lot of opinions about how great this phone is and how people that disregard it or criticized it are just full of crap. How hard can it be not to see this amazing phone is no gimmick.
Anyways get it. Use Swappa. Phones there are authentic and cheaper than eBay and TMo store. Love my Edge. It came with 5.0.1 but I downgraded it to KitKat and its perfect. I cannot use another phone that doesn't have an Edge screen that actually does stuff like the Note EDge.
Also the criticism that it's hard to hold is simply false. If anything, the edge screen adds more space for you to have a firm grip. I have dropped this phone waaay less than any other phone I ever had. Also get the Flip Case. Oh and the Screen is tough too
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All the tech review sites are Apple isheeps. Whatever android features or Samsung phones are mediocre to them. Once Apple copies all of that, those features will be incredible. Now iOS9 has "back button" and "pop up video". Honestly, I want them to go bankrupt.
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bschai said:
Thanks. So should I go for Lollipop or Kitkat if I am shopping for a Note Edge?
(I am assuming that Lollipop OTA on N915T is not stoppable unless phone is rooted, so most used phones are already loaded with Lollipop?)
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I have no issue with Lollipop, but some others do. To be safe, you may need to stick with kitkat.
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bschai said:
Thanks for the insight.
One quick question about the lollipop update. I read that lollipop update removes some functionality from the edge screen (e.g. Camera shutter button is moved back to main screen).
What about the Answer Call swipe? Does it still use the Edge Screen to do the Answer/Reject for incoming calls on Lollipop?
Thanks.
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Answer call swipe is still there on the Edge screen. I am on Lolipop 5.01 (heard there were issues with 5.11 so I haven't moved up to that version yet).
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edo101 said:
I am begining to think either the mass public is just soo dumb (most likely) and or Cnet and other tech review sites are paid off. The Note Edge simply put is the best phone out there. Even if you are not a power user. The Edge screen adds soo much and makes it soo useful. I have a lot of opinions about how great this phone is and how people that disregard it or criticized it are just full of crap. How hard can it be not to see this amazing phone is no gimmick.
Anyways get it. Use Swappa. Phones there are authentic and cheaper than eBay and TMo store. Love my Edge. It came with 5.0.1 but I downgraded it to KitKat and its perfect. I cannot use another phone that doesn't have an Edge screen that actually does stuff like the Note EDge.
Also the criticism that it's hard to hold is simply false. If anything, the edge screen adds more space for you to have a firm grip. I have dropped this phone waaay less than any other phone I ever had. Also get the Flip Case. Oh and the Screen is tough too
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When I got my Note Edge, I really thought I was going to have an issue holding the phone because of that edge screen. I thought that my thumb would cause all sort of touch issues with it. Surprisingly, I haven't had any of the issues that I thought I would with the Note Edge. The only complaint on this is that it runs slow, but I think that's all the bloat software Samsung and Sprint (especially Sprint) puts on it. So far, I've been able to get rid of some of the Samsung and Sprint software I don't use, which has helped with speed and responsiveness.
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Answer call swipe is still there on the Edge screen. I am on Lolipop 5.01 (heard there were issues with 5.11 so I haven't moved up to that version yet).
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When I got my Note Edge, I really thought I was going to have an issue holding the phone because of that edge screen. I thought that my thumb would cause all sort of touch issues with it. Surprisingly, I haven't had any of the issues that I thought I would with the Note Edge. The only complaint on this is that it runs slow, but I think that's all the bloat software Samsung and Sprint (especially Sprint) puts on it. So far, I've been able to get rid of some of the Samsung and Sprint software I don't use, which has helped with speed and responsiveness.
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My Note Edge sm-915FY is very fast with 4.4.4 and 5.0.1, I think that's all the bloat software Samsung and Sprin
Alarmmy said:
All the tech review sites are Apple isheeps. Whatever android features or Samsung phones are mediocre to them. Once Apple copies all of that, those features will be incredible. Now iOS9 has "back button" and "pop up video". Honestly, I want them to go bankrupt.
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good to see that there are other people who feels the sameway I do........ these iSheeps are beyond anything.... making so much fuss about 3D touch (where is 3D in it ?)
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good to see that there are other people who feels the sameway I do........ these iSheeps are beyond anything.... making so much fuss about 3D touch (where is 3D in it ?)
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Yeah its really good to see others like us man. Its just a shame the Note Edge has been neglected even by Samsung. This phone to this day is simply the best phone ever made. I power use the Edge screen like no other and the S Pen
That's good to hear. Hopefully, I will join the Edge owner's club soon.
BTW, it seems that there is no way to disable the android notification on top. So is it annoying to see notification flashing on both top notification bar as well as on the edge screen? Or do most people disable Edge screen notification?
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That's good to hear. Hopefully, I will join the Edge owner's club soon.
BTW, it seems that there is no way to disable the android notification on top. So is it annoying to see notification flashing on both top notification bar as well as on the edge screen? Or do most people disable Edge screen notification?
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On KitKat which is really the best Android version this phone can be on because like I said Samsung forgot this phone once it launched, the notfications don't pop on top. It just shows up on EDge Screen
The only thing that shows up on top is the notifications but its muted if that makes sense. It doesn't pop up to annoy your view. you only see them when you drag notifications down. Note Edge's TW is intigrated with 4.4.4. Samsung as is their launch and ditch strategy left Google to update its phones. So 5.0.1 and up notifications are treated the same way as other phones. AS we all know, this aint like any other phone.
its really a tragic tale man. The Note EDge would be soo beast on the Note 5's TW which is 5.1 based
I see. So far, all the used Note Edge on the market for sell are already updated with 5.0.1.
Is the downgrading to stock 4.4.4 troublesome/risky? I couldn't find an instruction specifically for the Tmobile version of Edge.
bschai said:
I see. So far, all the used Note Edge on the market for sell are already updated with 5.0.1.
Is the downgrading to stock 4.4.4 troublesome/risky? I couldn't find an instruction specifically for the Tmobile version of Edge.
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The T Mobile version is the easiest I'd say to downgrade.
If phone is at 5.0.1, and not 5.1 Follow this direction: http://androidsigma.com/how-to-downgrade-samsung-note-edge-from-android-lollipop-to-kitkat/
Except instead of paying to download the stock KitKat ROM, get it from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95832962473396964
Then if your phone is stuck on bootloop. Do what I did. Restart phone on the stock recovery mode. Wipe data, then wipe cache
After that, the phone will reboot. Set it up, then restart again in recovery to wipe cache only this time. This helps with battery life.
It's that easy. I'm staying on 4.4.4 till Samsung decides to stop playing around and make a new Note Edge
Thanks a lot for the info.
Is there any killer edge panel or edge apps you guys would recommend?
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Thanks a lot for the info.
Is there any killer edge panel or edge apps you guys would recommend?
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FlipBoard for news, Edgeboard to be able to have another favorite apps panel (Kit Kat for Tmo doesn't let you customiz the second fav apps edge panel). Thats all I use. When you get the Edge, you can see what works for you.
Music player to go for is definitely PowerAmp. I am grateful they cared enough to use the Edge Panel. I wish MX video player did the same
Thanks a lot. I think I am getting a bit ahead of myself.
My immediate concern is, is there a safe way to buy a fully paid off used N915T?
Swappa and Tmobile imei check doesn't say if IMEI is fully paid off or not. It only tells you if it's blacklisted or not. When you check the imei at the time of sale, it's all good and then two months later, it will become blacklisted.
I know that many used Tmobile phone sellers sell their phones , and then stop the EIP payment one or two months later.
Any recommendation on where and how to buy a N915T safely? Thanks again.
hi all , when the s6 came out i took the regular version and never looked back , as i didin't really care for the edge on the device , it seemed gimmicky to me (personal preference)
however with the s7 i'm kinda undecided , i dont really want the edge version , but i do want the larger screen and the larger battery...
any thoughts to help me decide what one to choose this time ?
should i take the plunge and go for the edge and hope i get used to it and like it ,
or stick with the non edge version .
Easy decision. You want the bigger screen & battery life, go for the edge. The display is a gimmick, but it's just an extra feature; it's not going to hurt your experience.
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Easy decision. You want the bigger screen & battery life, go for the edge. The display is a gimmick, but it's just an extra feature; it's not going to hurt your experience.
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Exactly what I was going to say. The only edge feature I ever used on my S6 was people edge, so the screen was pretty gimmicky. That being said, it is a gorgeous piece of hardware and the edge screen does not detract from the user experience at all.
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Exactly what I was going to say. The only edge feature I ever used on my S6 was people edge, so the screen was pretty gimmicky. That being said, it is a gorgeous piece of hardware and the edge screen does not detract from the user experience at all.
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With that said, how long did it take for the S6 Edge to have root access? T-Mo version?
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With that said, how long did it take for the S6 Edge to have root access? T-Mo version?
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I don't think it was that long. Tmo generally has unlocked or unlockable bootloaders. I didn't pick mine up right at launch since I was on ATT at that point, but I switched a few months later and there were already plenty of kernels and ROMs available.
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With that said, how long did it take for the S6 Edge to have root access? T-Mo version?
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The S6 was rooted before launch, but the method trips Knox, T-Mo has unlocked bootloader so it should be fine. But I've read that with 6.0 the chance of rooting without Knox 0x1 is zero.
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After handling the S6 Edge, I prefer the standard layout, but I am really pleased that it appears Samsung will be putting the exact same internals in both the S7 and S7 Edge. Other than battery size, which is logical as there is simply more room in the larger device. I've found it disheartening that so many makers have been putting significantly better hardware in phablets than the more traditionally sized flagship smartphones. I would have seriously considered the Nexus 5X had it been simply a physically scaled down version of the 6P, but they crippled it to a point where it isn't worth considering for me.
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After handling the S6 Edge, I prefer the standard layout, but I am really pleased that it appears Samsung will be putting the exact same internals in both the S7 and S7 Edge. Other than battery size, which is logical as there is simply more room in the larger device. I've found it disheartening that so many makers have been putting significantly better hardware in phablets than the more traditionally sized flagship smartphones. I would have seriously considered the Nexus 5X had it been simply a physically scaled down version of the 6P, but they crippled it to a point where it isn't worth considering for me.
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Very true! I liked the look of the 5x better, and would have gone for it. But the 6p was clearly the one to go for.
As for the S7, I'm undecided too. Personally I also considered the edge, but went for the S6 and never looked back. It just felt so much more premium in the hand to me, and I felt that whilst the edge looked awesome, it was still a gimmick (not unlike the Note with its SPen). I many notes, and I think I barely used the SPen.
But I have to say, the S6 battery was trash (despite charging very quick), so I'm thinking edge this time around for the bigger battery.
Still on the fence. I think I need to see them in action, then decide.
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Edge vs S7 Go standard
I went with the note 5 after asking my friend who works as a tech for sprint. He told me that since the edge+ came out [this was only 1 month into the release] that he had seen approximately 4 edge+s' with extensive damage: meaning the restorative process cost was a minimum of $100 per 1 s6 or note 5.... also bear in mind;75% of the time a new device was required because of the digitizer would often malfunction during whatever caused the screen crack e.g, a drop. When i asked why he said "pick it up" it felt jagged on both sides, and without a stylus I'd just prefer the smaller phone or if you must buy the edge, (probably because your edgy to and you like to push your hands gripping skills to the max!) Just know that your probably going to end up needing some stupid case that makes it impossible to get your phone out of your pocket, but it will work. If you go cheap on your case and find the slim fitting one your edgier than I thought you were, and richer to...
My concern is the 'edge' being exposed when the phone drops (never owned one), but with the supposed increase in edge functionality / features on this one, I'm very tempted. The Always On display on the edge (again literally) also looks pretty sweet.
Normal S7 vs. Edge
Simply as said by others. If you want to go for a bigger display, more power in your hand than go for Edge ...
Here are few things which makes S7 differ from edge:
S7 Edge:
5.5 inch display
Exynos / Snapdragon
Curved edges
3500 mAh battery (as rumoured)
Also, i think the normal Galaxy S7 is curved from back while flat on front. But Edge version will have flat back and curved in front. Which make is pretty stylish.
Boom: https://news.samsung.com/global/get-things-done-faster-with-the-newly-enhanced-edge-screen
LAURCORE said:
Boom: https://news.samsung.com/global/get-things-done-faster-with-the-newly-enhanced-edge-screen
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This news may just swing it for me. This morning I was learning towards S7, but if the edge functionality is like this, it'll be the edge for the win!
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Today Samsung Released a video showing some of s7 features.
specs include an IP68 (or IP67) rating, a 12 MP camera, a 2800 mAh battery, and microSD support.
What I'd like are weight specs. Does the Edge feel like a small boulder in your hand? Very curious about that.
alltechguy said:
Simply as said by others. If you want to go for a bigger display, more power in your hand than go for Edge ...
Here are few things which makes S7 differ from edge:
S7 Edge:
5.5 inch display
Exynos / Snapdragon
Curved edges
3500 mAh battery (as rumoured)
Also, i think the normal Galaxy S7 is curved from back while flat on front. But Edge version will have flat back and curved in front. Which make is pretty stylish.
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Let's wait and see
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Boom: https://news.samsung.com/global/get-things-done-faster-with-the-newly-enhanced-edge-screen
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This opens up a whole lot of possibilities. Would be great if we could add Tasker shortcuts etc.
I have a similar feature on my phone via omnirom, extremely useful; changed the way I use my phone making it so much more convenient.
I currently have the S6 edge and sometimes when I'm laying on my back holding the phone, it's almost impossible for me not to accidentally touch one edge of the screen, can't have a proper grip on the phone. The edge features are completely useless and I disabled them 1 month after using the phone (Android 6 might introduce functionality to them though).
If you want more battery life and better aesthetics, go for the S7 edge. If not, I highly recommend the S7.
Scorpion67 said:
I currently have the S6 edge and sometimes when I'm laying on my back holding the phone, it's almost impossible for me not to accidentally touch one edge of the screen, can't have a proper grip on the phone. The edge features are completely useless and I disabled them 1 month after using the phone (Android 6 might introduce functionality to them though).
If you want more battery life and better aesthetics, go for the S7 edge. If not, I highly recommend the S7.
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Will.1 said:
This opens up a whole lot of possibilities. Would be great if we could add Tasker shortcuts etc.
I have a similar feature on my phone via omnirom, extremely useful; changed the way I use my phone making it so much more convenient.
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This article has a little more info on the new edge panel features: http://9to5google.com/2016/02/15/android-marshmallow-galaxy-s6-s6-edge/
I only owned 1 nexus before due to the simple reason they were not playing on the stronger league of hardware, despite the fact being updated often it was still not enough to convince me to go back to mid-range cell phones... I guess not time has come to say goodbye to samsung, their crappy bloatware and let go the edge (that in reality has few use from me, it's there...so I can swipe it...once a week for the news that I recive a notification anyway )
So most certainly gonna move to the new google phones and leave samsung to eat their own filth regarding their policies and bloatware after a few generations that I had... s3, s4, s6 and s7. Time to a new game...
Anyone else planning to move?
I agree on most of the above points for reasons to move away from Sammy to Google's new phones if they deliver.
I am however waiting for my S7E to be delivered... I use the Note 3, which is still amazing to this day thanks to the xda and other dev communities. I've tried moving away to LG V10, which had awesome camera, apart from which my Note 3 beat it in every other way (performance and battery life being the major ones).
Thrilled to get my hands on the S7E and flash away....... Let's see how long it lasts (hoping the screen is not that fragile).
But ultimately Google's Pixel phone should be a killer, I am especially excited to check the camera (it appears to be the only real reason to upgrade the phone for me currently) so I will most likely switch to Google camp
Otherwise OnePlus3 is a decent phone for half the price...
The s7e is better than the pixel lineup
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no offense , but only a brain dead idiot will change from s7e to damn costly pixel xl , that too running stock android
The galaxy s7 edge is better!
The Pixel lineup is fine imho, but not at that price range. Too expensive! Should be way cheaper to even be an alternative. I would miss the expandable storage and the ip certification as well. In hindsight not so fine i guess after all...
That's the general consensus I've been reading since yesterday. Who in their right mind would pay 760€ - 1000€ for either of the Pixel phones with their only outstanding feature being Daydream? Yeah, there are timely updates and a complete "Google experience" but the average consumer doesn't care about these things. Google doesn't hit it. A. In that price range, you have devices that can do way more, and are better equipped, e.g. water resistance, no headphone jack, S-Pen etc. Something the Pixel phones don't offer and B. the things the Pixel phones offer you can easily have on a OnePlus 3 or many other 300€ - 400€ devices.
Besides, these things being non-Nexus devices, I can imagine Google implementing a feature similar to an irreversible flash counter like the KNOX FLAG.
But fear not! The Nexus line is not dead. The Pixel phones are just a distraction. At least, according to Stephen Hall from 9to5 Google.
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That's the general consensus I've been reading since yesterday. Who in their right mind would pay 760€ - 1000€ for either of the Pixel phones with their only outstanding feature being Daydream? Yeah, there are timely updates and a complete "Google experience" but the average consumer doesn't care about these things. Google doesn't hit it. A. In that price range, you have devices that can do way more, and are better equipped, e.g. water resistance, no headphone jack, S-Pen etc. Something the Pixel phones don't offer and B. the things the Pixel phones offer you can easily have on a OnePlus 3 or many other 300€ - 400€ devices.
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wait...... no headphone jack is a GOOD thing???
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wait...... no headphone jack is a GOOD thing???
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That was poorly implemented sarcasm. Sorry.
Price vs. features vs. design ... Pixel and Pixel XL are a expensive HTC garbage that ruined the Nexus realm.
The Pixels have nothing on the S7 or S7 Edge.
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I only owned 1 nexus before due to the simple reason they were not playing on the stronger league of hardware, despite the fact being updated often it was still not enough to convince me to go back to mid-range cell phones... I guess not time has come to say goodbye to samsung, their crappy bloatware and let go the edge (that in reality has few use from me, it's there...so I can swipe it...once a week for the news that I recive a notification anyway )
So most certainly gonna move to the new google phones and leave samsung to eat their own filth regarding their policies and bloatware after a few generations that I had... s3, s4, s6 and s7. Time to a new game...
Anyone else planning to move?
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I'm thinking about it, mainly because of the battery life. No matter what I do, this phone sucks on battery life. I'm going to wait and see what the reports are though before I jump in and order one.
Mmmmmm the only phone that can make me think of replacing my s7e with is Note 7. Been using note 4 before and I miss it...
Google phone is too expensive for having nothing really better but the cam... only few apps that I wont use like the new google now.
No way, the pixel is far to expensive.
I can't see any advantage over the S7e except the slightly faster Updates.
Over the last years Samsung has improved the Update-cycle to an really good level so i can live with it.
I wouldn't give up the excellent Battery, the waterresistance and the SD-Card for the Pixel...
Well, maybe I'm too long on samsung galaxys and just wanna move... I went trough all the headaches, knox ****, the harder ways to personalize the phone...
At the moment the truth is that I cannot complain about the s7 edge, however this is due to long headaches... I have 120 apps/services frozen. Most is samsung junk... google now didn't make sense to me, I was avoid some battery draining not using it,until I realized that the voice is too handy while I'm driving to put reminders, notes or ask for stuff which just made things little smoother specially when Im driving.
And I have a rooted phone, with xposed and now even the systemless is giving headaches.. so it's a choice of using flashfire or systemless and i'm simply fed up of all the around and arounds each time I wanna mod the phone. Ofc this is not a phone for the whole market... but for me just having updates a a more functional way to modify/root/xposed the phone the better.
I can be wrong... ANd I agree that samsung got way better with the battery draining and updates, but still because I rely a lot on frozen and modified stuff.
Nougat already out and we can sit and wait until january for that samsung test it, fill it up with their junk and release it to the s7. yes because now s8 is on the way so their aim is to release s8 with nougat... which is been typical from samsung lately, hold the updates and then release a new model already with the update leaving the older users waiting. still better than before though...
I was going to move from my S7e to the Pixel XL but I decided to wait for the S8. One of the things that made me want a Pixel was the 128gb storage capacity. Why don't Samsung come in larger capacities? This honestly really frustrates me because even with expandable SD it's still not having the same as a huge internal storage. Why can't they copy apple and have 128gb, 256gb? I love my S7e but I'd be more loyal to my phone if it had a larger internal capacity. So far, more than happy with my rooted S7e!
The Pixel does nothing for me AT ALL.
It's disgustingly expensive. It has no wireless charging, no removable storage, looks incredibly bland and boring, has nothing new at all. It brings nothing new to the table. I simply can't see any reason why anyone would switch. Except if they were a diehard plain vanilla stock Android fan.
And I don't care if they get updates quicker.
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The Pixel does nothing for me AT ALL.
It's disgustingly expensive. It has no wireless charging, no removable storage, looks incredibly bland and boring, has nothing new at all. It brings nothing new to the table. I simply can't see any reason why anyone would switch. Except if they were a diehard plain vanilla stock Android fan.
And I don't care if they get updates quicker.
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But but but but................you don't want to have Google Assistant? You can have conversations with your phone :silly:
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Why don't Samsung come in larger capacities? This honestly really frustrates me because even with expandable SD it's still not having the same as a huge internal storage.
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SD slot.
Samsung EVO or Select 256 GB SD + 32 GB internal F T W !
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But but but but................you don't want to have Google Assistant? You can have conversations with your phone :silly:
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That pretty much sums it up!
You should see the loathing idiots putting so much emphasis on GA being a huge differentiator, a decisive motivator to overpay for a Pixel on other sites.
The pixel is ugly AF. I'd question peoples tastes for dumping the s7e for that.
A phohe thats cost 1000 euro pixelXL? and no water resistant? go away google
Somebody just offered to trade me their Pixel XL with Daydream headset for my S7 Edge, which is a very tempting offer.
I like the gimmicky AOD and water resistance (never use it, because I'm scurred and have heard it's not perfect), but I don't need either. I hate the capacitive buttons and loathe the home button. But the camera.... I love the fully featured app, although again, I rarely use most of the features. I could do without TouchWiz too, always having been a fan of vanilla Android and of Roms with the customization.
I haven't used a Pixel yet, but what are others opinions? It's this trade an up- or downgrade...
What would you do and why?
I say you do it. You can always sell the Pixel XL and return most of the value, because the S8 is coming out in 2 months so prices will begin to drop on the S7 edge. Plus the Pixel XL is a great device all around.
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Most people here will tell you to keep the S7 but then again you are in the S7 forum. Likewise, ask this on the Pixel forum and they will tell you that Touchwiz is a fat bloated mess etc etc. It all goes down to what "YOU" want.
Now for me personally, the capacitive buttons do not bother me at all, nor does the home button. I like good audio. The S7 has better sound from the headphone out than the Pixel. I love a bright clear screen. Again, the S7 wins here. I think the Pixel looks boring compared to the S7. Cameras are about even though, but yes software wise the S7 is more packed in the camera department.
The pixel of course has clean software, timely updates and is smooth as ****. No comparison here, the Pixel is very well optimised, battery life could be better though. Are you not able to use the Pixel before you go for the trade?
Make your own checklist and see what you actually value in a smartphone. I would call it a side step/possible downgrade just based on features alone. Then again, some people need stock Android at all costs.................
Thank's for the replies. I will go to the local tech shop and have a play with the Pixel so that I can get a feel for the software and the device. That said...
I am thinking much along the lines of daniel, where I can just sell it if I don't like it, but now they are asking for $100 AUD (~76 USD) on top. Would still likely be in my favor if i had to sell; and if the s7 is doing to drop in price soon, then it is only going to lean more in that direction over the coming months.
I didnt realize the s7 had better audio. That is a HUGE factor for me, but can the quality not be equalized with Viper, etc.? Also had the thought that, if I am going to lose the camera software anyways, I may as well just flash one of the AOSP roms floating around, which I imagine will continue to get better.
Still point 1 above means that I might stand to make money, or at the very least, not lose any, if I opted to return to the s7.
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Wow...this guy has the most annoying voice ever. Every sentence ends like a question. Brutal.
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jewnersey said:
Thank's for the replies. I will go to the local tech shop and have a play with the Pixel so that I can get a feel for the software and the device. That said...
I am thinking much along the lines of daniel, where I can just sell it if I don't like it, but now they are asking for $100 AUD (~76 USD) on top. Would still likely be in my favor if i had to sell; and if the s7 is doing to drop in price soon, then it is only going to lean more in that direction over the coming months.
I didnt realize the s7 had better audio. That is a HUGE factor for me, but can the quality not be equalized with Viper, etc.? Also had the thought that, if I am going to lose the camera software anyways, I may as well just flash one of the AOSP roms floating around, which I imagine will continue to get better.
Still point 1 above means that I might stand to make money, or at the very least, not lose any, if I opted to return to the s7.
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Yeah the Pixel DAC and amp combo aren't anything to write home about. A lot of people were disappointed since HTC have amazing audio and Google decided not to bother with any of their audio hardware or software features. Bare in mind I am comparing the Pixel to the Exynos S7 which has a better DAC/Amp combo vs the Snapdragon model.
I would make sure the Pixel is in top condition first, why wouldn't the person you are getting it from just do what you may do and reap a profit on top by selling the Pixel?
i gone and did it... will report back with my thoughts
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Yeah i was on Exynos as well. Will see how the audio quality compares after I root and install viper,etc.
This person was NOT very tech savvy, so I think I did well.
Well according to the specs s7 edge wins
But in terms of roms I'm just guessing Google pixel will have more support.
unless the restrictions for custom roms are just as harsh as it is on s7 edge making it impossible for an official CM based rom which is a let down as I was a huge CM fan
But that all said I would still keep my s7 edge mainly cuz the performance isn't lacking and better specs with no problems whatsoever why would anyone want to downgrade....
Even if google pixel may have better developer support, better hardware & specs is what I would pick
Since CM is now dead if its anything other then CM my love for custom ROMs has gone to the grave.
going to an S7 edge and asking if you should keep the s7 edge or get the pixel XL -_- do people not have common sense anymore?
S7 edge
more dev for MM
xposed with MM
Touchwiz
cooler widget from Samsung (IMO)
stereo speaker mod
Always on display
Pixel XL
latest Android
not alot of Dev
no water resistance
ugly half design back side
Vanilla Android
ambient display (uglier imo, but useful like AOD)
there u go..
After purchasing a s8 from Tmobile by means of an insurance claim ($175) plus jump, something dawned on me. All the new none hardware features the s8 flaunts had been running and running solid on my s6 edge plus for over 2 months and were no longer awe inspiring. After 2 days with my new sleek looking beast I instantly knew no way did I want to pay $800 for a phone I basically had for 2 months, with a locked bootloader, and doomed by Samsungs slow update rollouts. After owning all Sammy phones since the s2 I traded in the s8 for for the LG V20. I must say the trade off has been absolutely worth every bit of the $300 dollars I saved and more. The only advantage Ive seen of the s8 is the snappy 835. Yes I didn't say the screen because ive had burn in with every phone i ever had. Everyting else(that matters to homosapiens) is pretty much advantage LG. I cant belive Ive been as much a fanboy as the I$hit apple fan boys all these years. I will miss my favorite devs from through the years and you guys who showed love to a noob. My bags are packed, Im off to the other side and without a note 8 in sight no plans of returning.
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After purchasing a s8 from Tmobile by means of an insurance claim ($175) plus jump, something dawned on me. All the new none hardware features the s8 flaunts had been running and running solid on my s6 edge plus for over 2 months and were no longer awe inspiring. After 2 days with my new sleek looking beast I instantly knew no way did I want to pay $800 for a phone I basically had for 2 months, with a locked bootloader, and doomed by Samsungs slow update rollouts. After owning all Sammy phones since the s2 I traded in the s8 for for the LG V20. I must say the trade off has been absolutely worth every bit of the $300 dollars I saved and more. The only advantage Ive seen of the s8 is the snappy 835. Yes I didn't say the screen because ive had burn in with every phone i ever had. Everyting else(that matters to homosapiens) is pretty much advantage LG. I cant belive Ive been as much a fanboy as the I$hit apple fan boys all these years. I will miss my favorite devs from through the years and you guys who showed love to a noob. My bags are packed, Im off to the other side and without a note 8 in sight no plans of returning.
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Farewell, I'd do the same but for universal usability of Samsung Pay, and that I have to stop phone whoring, 8+ is not a bad phone to hang with
But I'm excited for you [emoji106]
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Running solid on my s6 edge plus for over 2 months and were no longer awe inspiring.
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I went from a Note5 to Note7 and then for obvious reasons ended up with a S7e. The move from N7 to S7e was like going from a BMW to a Chevy Impala with the S7e being much more similar to my Note5 than Note7. I can't even imagine comparing a S8 to a S6. I'm getting a Note8 but moved to a S8+ in the interim because I just couldn't handle the S7e and how outdated it felt; especially after my brief stint with a N7.. I can't imagine comparing a S8 to a S6. But to each their own.
We tend to become crazy with new updates
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I went from a Note5 to Note7 and then for obvious reasons ended up with a S7e. The move from N7 to S7e was like going from a BMW to a Chevy Impala with the S7e being much more similar to my Note5 than Note7. I can't even imagine comparing a S8 to a S6. I'm getting a Note8 but moved to a S8+ in the interim because I just couldn't handle the S7e and how outdated it felt; especially after my brief stint with a N7.. I can't imagine comparing a S8 to a S6. But to each their own.
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Not comparing but the s6 edge plus does have a 5.7 screen and I was using the s8 port for months with all features working so there was no newness about the s8 for me besides the smoothness. The note 8 is where its at though.
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Not comparing but the s6 edge plus does have a 5.7 screen and I was using the s8 port for months with all features working so there was no newness about the s8 for me besides the smoothness. The note 8 is where its at though.
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You can put the 580HP V8 engine from a 2017 COPO Camaro in to a 2015 V6 stripper. What you'll have is a two-year old V6 stripper with another car's engine. For me and I'm assuming quite a few here the annual move to the next generation flagship is about the sum of the parts not one particular feature or single piece of s/w. After using it for a while now I think the S8 (I have a S8+) is Samsung's greatest work to date. Even with some of its issues. There are people who for whatever reason can't or won't justify moving to the next big thing. That's OK but don't try to use whatever rationale supported that decision on others. Value is in the eye of the beholder.
Mmkay
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Farewell, I'd do the same but for universal usability of Samsung Pay, and that I have to stop phone whoring, 8+ is not a bad phone to hang with
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I stay for the gearvr, but the S8+ is a very nice phone if you have an unlocked BL. Had an unlocked BL not been available from Samsung , I would have gone elsewhere. In the future I'll likely buy the standalone VR and buy another manufactures phone because they do seem like they are trying to move away from an unlocked BL.
All the while too, I'm waiting for google to put out a better asop hardware phone together featuring an amoled display and external sd card slot, they have always be behind the 8-ball with that, the best phone they ever put out with the S4 GPE for obvious reasons.
I have an old S6 Edge and the software, on the latest 7.0 is snappy and almost the same as my S8+, besides bixby and some other featured. By no means do they compare, but with the new software lately, even old phone seem to be zippy. My old Note 4, which hasn't gotten 7.0 is slow to a crawl. The new TouchWiz helps a great deal.
As for the lack of an unlocked bootloader and root, it is a bummer. But it cannot be discounted that this is the best phone out right now, in almost every aspect
I made the mistake of buying an S6. I jumped from it asap. I went BACK to a Note 4.
When the Note 7 came out, I bought one ASAP. I ended up with an S7e and wish I had just gone back to my Note 4 instead.
Now I have an S8, and am a little more happy, but i'll be getting a Note 8 day one.
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All the while too, I'm waiting for google to put out a better asop hardware phone together featuring an amoled display and external sd card slot, they have always be behind the 8-ball with that, the best phone they ever put out with the S4 GPE for obvious reasons.
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I think you'll be waiting a very long time....
Google would rather you use their storage services than have the convenience of an SD Card.
Source: the history of Nexus/Pixel devices.
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I think you'll be waiting a very long time....
Google would rather you use their storage services than have the convenience of an SD Card.
Source: the history of Nexus/Pixel devices.
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I can compromise on an sd but then i want 256 GB internal and much better hardware quality then they have been putting out.
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Funny thing, I had a V20 which was absolute ****. I purchased the Exynos S8+ and I've never been so happy! I've never owned a Samsung before because I HATED the button layouts (the back was switched with recent) and just over all screamed cheap to me. Now with this phone.. The best!