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Hi there ! New Galaxy NOTE user.

Hi i've been on this site forever but never been much of a poster ! Started with the classic Galaxy on android 1.5 then went for the Galaxy S , had a ton of HTC's and then the Galaxy S 2 , broke the screen after a few days , back to a galaxy S , broke the screen as well . Just got a note .. and the screen is already broken too !! Ho well , i guess i should not have those phones with my kind of jackassy lifestyle.
Anyway ! Love the forum , very very useful when it comes to rom info/download.
Looking forward to some great roms on the NOTE !

Yeah dude.....You need to buy stock in Otterbox. That is all.
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I am right there with you. I break my phone way too often. I need a Nextel or something lol.
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that's a lot of screen breaking lol

Thing is i always get otterbox with my phones. Been working for Bell (montreal) telecom and i get them cost so its worth it .. Sometimes otterbox is like 100$ so ita always better cost. But the screens still break. My note can survive a while cause the crack is like covering 5% screen one long ass line goin thru the kb area. Anyway !! They should start makink huge phones with screens like the nokia c series. Bashed em with scissors/keys and whatnot and they never break. Minor scratches. Would be 200$ more on the phone but 300% worth it !!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium on ICS objection UCLF6.

mediamindlab said:
Hi i've been on this site forever but never been much of a poster ! Started with the classic Galaxy on android 1.5 then went for the Galaxy S , had a ton of HTC's and then the Galaxy S 2 , broke the screen after a few days , back to a galaxy S , broke the screen as well . Just got a note .. and the screen is already broken too !! Ho well , i guess i should not have those phones with my kind of jackassy lifestyle.
Anyway ! Love the forum , very very useful when it comes to rom info/download.
Looking forward to some great roms on the NOTE !
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How do you like your note?

Pretty good actually . Speed could be better since its a dual 1.4 but it does what it does. Issues with some games that display wrong textures etc. But the s pen is useful to me in PS touch/Autodesk sketchup when i go meet clients and pre scribble som logos while brainstorming. Cant wait for another version of a big phone with the same or better featurea. Id go up to 6inch i think . After that its kind of retarded to call it a phone.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy NOTE i717m via XDA app. Rooted ICS Objection UCLF6.

And when i say started off . Of course i mean the whole rooting/custom rom thingy. My first phone was prehistoric like 5pounds manpurse style. portability was the main concern there !!
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy NOTE i717m via XDA app. Rooted ICS Objection UCLF6.

mediamindlab said:
Pretty good actually . Speed could be better since its a dual 1.4 but it does what it does. Issues with some games that display wrong textures etc. But the s pen is useful to me in PS touch/Autodesk sketchup when i go meet clients and pre scribble som logos while brainstorming. Cant wait for another version of a big phone with the same or better featurea. Id go up to 6inch i think . After that its kind of retarded to call it a phone.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy NOTE i717m via XDA app. Rooted ICS Objection UCLF6.
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How is the call quality of the Note. Do you a bluetooth headset with it?

what is wrong
is the screen cracked or is it software bug??? i dont know how you can break gorilla glass? 0.o

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Would you buy the Samsung S5 ?

Hi guys, I have an S3 and been waiting for a nice upgrade, Do you think the S5 would be a good choice? or should I wait for the HTC?
I wish that the new S5 was metal, I hate the cheap feel of the plastic housing though.

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Hi guys, I have an S3 and been waiting for a nice upgrade, Do you think the S5 would be a good choice? or should I wait for the HTC?
I wish that the new S5 was metal, I hate the cheap feel of the plastic housing though.
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I think u have to wait for s5
and one more thing that the plastic back cover is better than metal one

gogz2005 said:
Hi guys, I have an S3 and been waiting for a nice upgrade, Do you think the S5 would be a good choice? or should I wait for the HTC?
I wish that the new S5 was metal, I hate the cheap feel of the plastic housing though.
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if you have use samsung phones before i suggest you change another brand to test.such as HTC or moto

brady56 said:
if you have use samsung phones before i suggest you change another brand to test.such as HTC or moto
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agree wth this one
to get other feel

Disharmony said:
I think u have to wait for s5
and one more thing that the plastic back cover is better than metal one
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Why is that ? It feels so cheap.

try to use or buy another device such as sony like that

I'm unsure if I'll buy the S5, the G3 or the new One, but I like Galaxy S phones for their physical home button, special features like eye tracking, the customization which is great here on XDA, and of course the top specs.
The One has too much of space wasted because of the logo, even if the overall design rocks.
So yeah I may buy the S5 this year

Only problem I can see is the s5 has a monster ROM of about 8gb of bloatware I mean valuable and useful Samsung features
Programming is a race between engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.

personally as someone who has used an iphone and then a galaxy (s4 here) then a nexus device, I would stay away from the s5 unless you really really like touchwiz.
just personal preference but i never liked the bloated feel of touchwiz (lg Optimus UI... I'm looking at you too)
i love the iPhone in how everything just works well and is so thoughtfully designed whereas i love the amount of control i have to make my nexus 5 my own
samsung doesnt give you the same control as a nexus device, nor are their features as useful as an apple device so to me not worth the premium price tag you have pay.
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I would definitely go with a Nexus 5.

There is a sticky in this forum for this type of discussion. Please use that
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Keyboard cover for original S6 NOT edge+?

Hi, when the intriguing keyboard cover for the s6 edge plus was announced, the posts mentionned that it would come out for the plain s6. The cover is on the s6e+ Samsung accessories website, but cannot find it for the s6. I really want this keyboard on a not enormous phone, anyone knows about this? Typing this message from my Galaxy Relay 4g!!
Thanks

Guiyoforward said:
Hi, when the intriguing keyboard cover for the s6 edge plus was announced, the posts mentionned that it would come out for the plain s6. The cover is on the s6e+ Samsung accessories website, but cannot find it for the s6. I really want this keyboard on a not enormous phone, anyone knows about this? Typing this message from my Galaxy Relay 4g!!
Thanks
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Physical keyboard for regular S6 will out later. Wait a bit more time.

Thanks TheEndHK, are you sure about this...?

Guiyoforward said:
Thanks TheEndHK, are you sure about this...?
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HK Samsung said yes but I can't promise bcoz they can change/cancel the plan anytime.

Yep, thanks. I guess if it flops with th Edge+ they won't release it for the original S6

Guiyoforward said:
Yep, thanks. I guess if it flops with th Edge+ they won't release it for the original S6
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Back to the date released Note5/S6e+, HK Samsung said there will be one for S6/S6E later but no time schedule provided yet. Since Note5/S6e+ just out for like two weeks.......... it is too early to say we'll never have that keyboard.

Any news about this? There's a lot of hype for physical qwertys!
http://www.xda-developers.com/would-you-get-a-phone-with-a-hardware-keyboard-in-2015/

TheEndHK said:
Back to the date released Note5/S6e+, HK Samsung said there will be one for S6/S6E later but no time schedule provided yet. Since Note5/S6e+ just out for like two weeks.......... it is too early to say we'll never have that keyboard.
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This does not seem likely to see the light of the day, right?

Guiyoforward said:
This does not seem likely to see the light of the day, right?
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darkness ... try USB OTG with a keyboard(kidding)

Guiyoforward said:
This does not seem likely to see the light of the day, right?
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The SlimType cover turns your Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge into a QWERTY smartphone
http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-SlimType-cover-turns-your-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-or-S6-edge-into-a-QWERTY-smartphone_id77299
This new hardware might be able to help you but still not as good as the Samsung one because it wants you to sit down to use it?

TheEndHK said:
The SlimType cover turns your Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge into a QWERTY smartphone
http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-SlimType-cover-turns-your-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-or-S6-edge-into-a-QWERTY-smartphone_id77299
This new hardware might be able to help you but still not as good as the Samsung one because it wants you to sit down to use it?
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I'm getting it tomorrow and will let you know!!

My short review of the slimtype here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...mart-cover-t3302154/post65427407#post65427407
Plus it seems the galaxy s7 will have a keyboard cover. We'll know tomorrow!

S7 Edge arrived early! Ask me anything - Vid unboxing included

Hi all!
I received my Galaxy S7 Edge from T-mobile today. I am catching a plane and plan on playing with this thing quite a bit! I should have internet to browse the forum and monitor the thread. If you have ANY questions, ask away. Happy to answer or test things out. Currently, the device is incredible. Butter smooth. Touchwiz is far better, for me, on Marshmallow and I am happy to have Now On Tap. I am coming from a Note 5.
Model Info:
Model Number: SM-G935T
Android Version: 6.0.1
Baseband Version: G935TUVU1APB6
AP: G935TUVU1APB6
CP: G935TUVU1APB6
CSC: G935TTMB1APB6
FTA SW VERSION: G935T.001
Questions asked:
Q: How does the Note 5 compare to S7 Edge in size and handling?
A: Quite nicely. Originally I hated the sharp edges on the S6 Edge. I loved the Note 5 curved edges and focus on handling. The S7 Edge feels better and the screen is gorgeous. The device is light and doesn't get too warm, except during setup. I am able to type with one hand and I have medium size hands, maybe more on the small side. Love it so far, compared to the Note 5.
Q: How is the "always on display"?
A: It's actually a feature I love. I always wanted a feature like this, but the battery drain was a concern. Initial testing, it doesn't drain the battery very much, if at all noticeable. Marshmallow also helps with battery life. The always on display is informative and clean. Looks great on a black device as the entire front of the phone is dark except the white text.
Here is a video of the quick unboxing and I plan on updating with a new video on first impressions and answering some popular questions.
Thanks!

I thought the release date was march 11?
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tehpud said:
Hi all!
I received my Galaxy S7 Edge from T-mobile today. I am catching a plane and plan on playing with this thing quite a bit! I should have internet to browse the forum and monitor the thread. If you have ANY questions, ask away. Happy to answer or test things out. Currently, the device is incredible. Butter smooth. Touchwiz is far better, for me, on Marshmallow and I am happy to have Now On Tap. I am coming from a Note 5.
Questions asked:
Q: How does the Note 5 compare to S7 Edge in size and handling?
A: Quite nicely. Originally I hated the sharp edges on the S6 Edge. I loved the Note 5 curved edges and focus on handling. The S7 Edge feels better and the screen is gorgeous. The device is light and doesn't get too warm, except during setup. I am able to type with one hand and I have medium size hands, maybe more on the small side. Love it so far, compared to the Note 5.
Q: How is the "always on display"?
A: It's actually a feature I love. I always wanted a feature like this, but the battery drain was a concern. Initial testing, it doesn't drain the battery very much, if at all noticeable. Marshmallow also helps with battery life. The always on display is informative and clean. Looks great on a black device as the entire front of the phone is dark except the white text.
Here is a video of the quick unboxing and I plan on updating with a new video on first impressions and answering some popular questions.
Thanks!
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Hi
I was wanting to try download the firmware for the S7 edge using the Samfirm tool. Any chance you could post all the versions listed under *#1234#
??
Thanks!

sammyelrefee said:
Hi
I was wanting to try download the firmware for the S7 edge using the Samfirm tool. Any chance you could post all the versions listed under *#1234#
??
Thanks!
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Hey. Nothing shows up when using *#1234#. Just get an "unable to process". I'll see what I can do with the Samfirm tool.

gcal2142 said:
I thought the release date was march 11?
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That is the official date available to buy in stores. T-mobile is great at shipping out once their stock/inventory arrives. Samsung also isn't so strict to refrain any devices from arriving to customers before official date.

tehpud said:
Hey. Nothing shows up when using *#1234#. Just get an "unable to process". I'll see what I can do with the Samfirm tool.
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Hmm. Thanks for the reply. Keep me updated!
Does Phone info Samsung app show the CSC,PDA,AP versions?
Thanks again

sammyelrefee said:
Hmm. Thanks for the reply. Keep me updated!
Does Phone info Samsung app show the CSC,PDA,AP versions?
Thanks again
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UPDATE: Got the info. It's in the OP
Unfortunately it does not! Just the model version.
Updating OP with model info that is available to me.

sammyelrefee said:
Hmm. Thanks for the reply. Keep me updated!
Does Phone info Samsung app show the CSC,PDA,AP versions?
Thanks again
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Check the OP. Updated with the info you requested.

tehpud said:
UPDATE: Got the info. It's in the OP
Unfortunately it does not! Just the model version.
Updating OP with model info that is available to me.
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Thanks. Seen. Strange how none of it is showing in the firmware tab ...

Can you say if the sd Card Slot is USB 2.0 oder 3.0? I am Not sure if there is an advantage in using a u3 sdxc Card Or if a u1 Card is fast enough
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mweis said:
Can you say if the sd Card Slot is USB 2.0 oder 3.0? I am Not sure if there is an advantage in using a u3 sdxc Card Or if a u1 Card is fast enough
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I'm not sure how to tell if it is 3.0 or 2.0, to be honest. If you can point me in the right direction I can let you know. I don't have a u1 to test against the u3 for speed. I'll ask my business partner if he has something I can try.

How is the finger print scanner and the headphone audio quality? Thank you!

andrewhair said:
How is the finger print scanner and the headphone audio quality? Thank you!
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Great question. The scanner is fast. I do wish they would allow unlocking with finger without pressing button while screen is off. So far it's been very reliable and snappy.
Audio quality is great. What was expected. Nothing concerning and nothing mind blowing. Clear crisp audio and output.
Speaker phone has been awesome. Call quality has surprised me and I've been very happy with it. In a noisy airport, the other caller could hear me crisp and clear without added background noise.

Jank and smoothness
Congratulations on being one of the lucky ones to get your phone early :good:. I see that you had/have a Nexus 6P...can you comment on how the smoothness of the UI is compared to the Nexus 6P? I'm interested in knowing if the scrolling smoothness in chrome and just in general are in the same neighborhood as the 6P and if you've seen any of the nefarious "jank" that samsung seems to suffer from.
I know I know, the first rule about samsung jank is that we don't talk about samsung jank but lets get it all out on the table here .

Neat video thanks. I have a co-worker who has a s6 edge and they are such beautiful phones. Still trying to decide whether I'm going to get one or wait and see if they make an edge + or note edge with a little bigger screen. I hope they make one a hair bigger. Using a Nexus 6p now and I love it and it's 5.7 came from a Nexus 6 which I loved also and that's 5.96 so used to the big screens. I'm going to go look at these in store and see can't be much difference in 5.5 vs 5.7. Anyway thanks for the video. It's a pain in the butt to hold camera and do a video. Been there before.
Ps: @ op I see your a fellow Houstonian. Me too but I now live in San Antonio. Always cool to see people from the hometown on xda. ?

Awesome! I got mine yesterday!

retsen said:
Congratulations on being one of the lucky ones to get your phone early :good:. I see that you had/have a Nexus 6P...can you comment on how the smoothness of the UI is compared to the Nexus 6P? I'm interested in knowing if the scrolling smoothness in chrome and just in general are in the same neighborhood as the 6P and if you've seen any of the nefarious "jank" that samsung seems to suffer from.
I know I know, the first rule about samsung jank is that we don't talk about samsung jank but lets get it all out on the table here .
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Sorry for the short reply. Catching a layover and taking off soon. The UI is smooth. It's TouchWiz and I was never a big fan. However, this version doesn't intrude or cause any issue. I am starting to appreciate the added features compared to a very bare stock experienc .
There wasn't much junk actually. Some carrier stuff and Samsung but no crap games or added bloat. Was happy to see that.

What apps come pre-installed? Not Facebook, I hope...

rodnii said:
What apps come pre-installed? Not Facebook, I hope...
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Just landed so quick reply and I'll post a full list when at laptop.
Facebook was NOT pre-installed.

tehpud said:
Just landed so quick reply and I'll post a full list when at laptop.
Facebook was NOT pre-installed.
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Omg yessss. That is a relief! I'd go insane if it were a system app, haha. Thanks!

Buy new phone

Hey guys i want to buy an s7 flat (dont have money for s8), what do you think? is development still active? do you recommend me to do this or buy other mobile? (specify please) In my country we have only exynos version

lucascm08 said:
Hey guys i want to buy an s7 flat (dont have money for s8), what do you think? is development still active? do you recommend me to do this or buy other mobile? (specify please) In my country we have only exynos version
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Buy it! I have a flat s7 since last july and i am still quite happy with it, not even thinking of buying the s8 just yet.

I just got one and I love it! Very fast and battery life is great! Definitely get the Exynos variant though, like I did

Yes development is still very active!! Good ur not getting edge coz that phone is slippy and damage prone.
Best rom is SuperMan rom always in development and a very active telegram chat for the rom too!
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