So I may be picking up the s2 3g Verizon version but unsure since its kinda getting old now. I currently use Android wear and really looking to try tizen. Seems so much more polished than AW except for the voice aspect. I guess the s3 will be coming out in a couple months so it leaves me uncertain on what to do. I just love the design of the s2. I'd actually be trading my Nexus 9 tablet in for it since I don't use it anymore. What do you guys think, is it worth still getting this watch? Or should I wait?
I think that it's up to you honestly, but if your trading something in that you don't use...why not. Or wait for the s3
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I think that it's up to you honestly, but if your trading something in that you don't use...why not. Or wait for the s3
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Yeah I know it is, was just looking for opinions on the device from fellow users. And if being that it's at this point in the devices life span, is it still worth it.
Not sure if it is at that point since I haven't heard them announce a s3, I can find them around me at $150 price point and it's the 3g ver
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Not sure if it is at that point since I haven't heard them announce a s3, I can find them around me at $150 price point and it's the 3g ver
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Yeah that's actually how much the guys I'm gonna trade with was selling it for. But since I really don't use my tablet anymore, I offered him that and he said yes.
Well it was my understanding that the s3 would be announced during the note 7 announcement. Or at least around that time. Which the note 7 is being announced Aug 2nd I believe. Which I'll probably buy actually, so not sure I'll want to even spend another few hundred on a smartwatch. So do I take the s2 now at no cost to me except a trade of my nexus 9.
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Yeah that's actually how much the guys I'm gonna trade with was selling it for. But since I really don't use my tablet anymore, I offered him that and he said yes.
Well it was my understanding that the s3 would be announced during the note 7 announcement. Or at least around that time. Which the note 7 is being announced Aug 2nd I believe. Which I'll probably buy actually, so not sure I'll want to even spend another few hundred on a smartwatch. So do I take the s2 now at no cost to me except a trade of my nexus 9.
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Take the s2 now with no cost if the person is doing an even trade it's a no brainer!
It's a great watch and I'm sure won't be disappointed in it. Remember if and when they release the s3 most likely the price will be out of the range of most folks as was the s2 for quite some time. For a straight trade, with all due respect, you'd be a fool to not do it
Edit, looks like your tablet is selling for more than that version is worth. I would sell the tablet and go through swappa to get the watch. They can be had for often 150 or so.
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Take the s2 now with no cost if the person is doing an even trade it's a no brainer!
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Yeah even trade. His brand new gear s2 with everything including a screen protector that has to be put on for my tablet. Thanks for your opinion.
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It's a great watch and I'm sure won't be disappointed in it. Remember if and when they release the s3 most likely the price will be out of the range of most folks as was the s2 for quite some time. For a straight trade, with all due respect, you'd be a fool to not do it
Edit, looks like your tablet is selling for more than that version is worth. I would sell the tablet and go through swappa to get the watch. They can be had for often 150 or so.
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Yeah, it's a good point. Being that I already have a smartwatch (Sony sw3) I don't want to pay over $200 really. Which I'm sure the s3 will be definitely over that. What new features will it introduce? I'm not sure.
Yeah I've seen my tablet for around $200. I just really don't feel like dealing with eBay with their fees and what not. Plus I can hold this watch in person to make sure it's intact and new as he describes. Just figured it'd be easy to just straight up swap it.
Also, I can still use GPS without a cellular plan right? Not sure if I'm going to add the plan or not.
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Yeah I've seen my tablet for around $200. I just really don't feel like dealing with eBay with their fees and what not. Plus I can hold this watch in person to make sure it's intact and new as he describes. Just figured it'd be easy to just straight up swap it.
Also, I can still use GPS without a cellular plan right? Not sure if I'm going to add the plan or not.
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I have at&t watch but t-mobile service. I just use bluetooth and can connect remotely when I'm not in range of the phone so it's almost like a stand alone device
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I have at&t watch but t-mobile service. I just use bluetooth and can connect remotely when I'm not in range of the phone so it's almost like a stand alone device
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Do you get phone calls, texts, and data?
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Do you get phone calls, texts, and data?
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It forwards from my phone, as long as it's connected to the internet. But when I call out, it calls from my watches # and not my regular #. The coolest feature
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I have at&t watch but t-mobile service. I just use bluetooth and can connect remotely when I'm not in range of the phone so it's almost like a stand alone device
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Yeah what do you mean connect remotely? Once you're out of Bluetooth range, that's it right? Or I'd assume this watch has wifi that you could use?
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It forwards from my phone, as long as it's connected to the internet. But when I call out, it calls from my watches # and not my regular #. The coolest feature
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How does your watch have a number if you don't have service? sorry, just confused.
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Yeah what do you mean connect remotely? Once you're out of Bluetooth range, that's it right? Or I'd assume this watch has wifi that you could use?
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It uses Internet to connect with samsung servers from what I understand. Watch has Bluetooth and WiFi but I have wifi turned off. As for the number, the watch has its own number. It doesn't have to be activated
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It uses Internet to connect with samsung servers from what I understand. Watch has Bluetooth and WiFi but I have wifi turned off. As for the number, the watch has its own number. It doesn't have to be activated
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Oh okay. I spoke to Verizon about it and for their version, the watch gets its own number but anytime you text, or make a call from the watch, the other person will see your original main number from your cell phone. But I would think that would only be applicable if you have an actual plan. otherwise your watch would just be connected either via Bluetooth or WiFi and just mirroring notifications from your phone. It's supposed to have auto sync or something. Not sure if any of that applies to the watch if you don't have a data plan though. It's confusing lol
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Oh okay. I spoke to Verizon about it and for their version, the watch gets its own number but anytime you text, or make a call from the watch, the other person will see your original main number from your cell phone. But I would think that would only be applicable if you have an actual plan. otherwise your watch would just be connected either via Bluetooth or WiFi and just mirroring notifications from your phone. It's supposed to have auto sync or something. Not sure if any of that applies to the watch if you don't have a data plan though. It's confusing lol
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Too confusing but it works for me
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Too confusing but it works for me
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I have question that hopefully someone can answer. How does the watch handle when your phone connects to your vehicle? Obviously when I'm in my car, I want my car to take the call over it'd sound system and not the watches speaker. When I briefly had the huawei watch, I actually to install an app to make this work. How does it work with the s2?
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I have question that hopefully someone can answer. How does the watch handle when your phone connects to your vehicle? Obviously when I'm in my car, I want my car to take the call over it'd sound system and not the watches speaker. When I briefly had the huawei watch, I actually to install an app to make this work. How does it work with the s2?
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I would assume your phone, watch and car would beep letting you know you have a call. I don't have Bluetooth in my car so I can't confirm, I'd hope it would work out that way anyways
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I would assume your phone, watch and car would beep letting you know you have a call. I don't have Bluetooth in my car so I can't confirm, I'd hope it would work out that way anyways
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Okay thanks. Maybe I'll post it in the Q&A.
Wait for S3 !
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Samsung Fascinate running Miui FascinateMTD 7/22
What is the best way of going about getting it back?
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Samsung Fascinate running Miui FascinateMTD 7/22
What is the best way of going about getting it back?
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I'd say simply Calling it, and leaving a few Reward if Found Texts!
So, I do deliveries, and my phone is always in my car as the GPS is a MUST. Well, tonight, the unfortunate happened. GOt in my car, about to head home from my shift, when my stereo popped up and said failed to connect with bluetooth device. "Uh oh, i must've left my phone at work, wonder why i brought it out of my car..." Turned around, a block down the road, no such luck pairing while in the parking lot next to the small office building. "maybe it just doesn't reach this far" went inside and searched everywhere. No luck. had another employee call it form his cell. "Welcome to verizon wireless..." he hung up and tried again, same message. Third time it went to voicemail. So, i called verizon, they suspended my line, and added the ESN to the stolen list.
Well, now I am without a phone in a critical position where one is needed. Maybe I can get by for a few days without, but will slow me down alot, and my preformance based pay will be docked massively. Question is, what phone should I be looking at? I still have my upgrade eligibility, but instead of $100 credit which I earned on a more expensive plan, I only have $30. So, verizon has screwed me over. Also to find out, i have not been paying insurance all this time, when I never requested for it to be removed.
What phones should I be looking at? any new changes to verizons policies/pricing that I should watch out for?
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So, I do deliveries, and my phone is always in my car as the GPS is a MUST. Well, tonight, the unfortunate happened. GOt in my car, about to head home from my shift, when my stereo popped up and said failed to connect with bluetooth device. "Uh oh, i must've left my phone at work, wonder why i brought it out of my car..." Turned around, a block down the road, no such luck pairing while in the parking lot next to the small office building. "maybe it just doesn't reach this far" went inside and searched everywhere. No luck. had another employee call it form his cell. "Welcome to verizon wireless..." he hung up and tried again, same message. Third time it went to voicemail. So, i called verizon, they suspended my line, and added the ESN to the stolen list.
Well, now I am without a phone in a critical position where one is needed. Maybe I can get by for a few days without, but will slow me down alot, and my preformance based pay will be docked massively. Question is, what phone should I be looking at? I still have my upgrade eligibility, but instead of $100 credit which I earned on a more expensive plan, I only have $30. So, verizon has screwed me over. Also to find out, i have not been paying insurance all this time, when I never requested for it to be removed.
What phones should I be looking at? any new changes to verizons policies/pricing that I should watch out for?
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To Bad you Reported it so Quick you Could of tried what I said, but seeing the Conditions I Don't Blame you!
Just sent myself an email in hopes the idiot connects it to wifi.
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Just sent myself an email in hopes the idiot connects it to wifi.
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I'll Keep my fingers Crossed for you man! It Always Sucks starting over again with a New phone!
PMGRANDS said:
I'll Keep my fingers Crossed for you man! It Always Sucks starting over again with a New phone!
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You mean being stranded with barely enough to pay last months bill, and not even having a phone to utilize it? On top of that, I can cancel my contract for $125, and be stuck paying the difference of the full price on the phone...
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You mean being stranded with barely enough to pay last months bill, and not even having a phone to utilize it? On top of that, I can cancel my contract for $125, and be stuck paying the difference of the full price on the phone...
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Not Sure if this will help but Check out phones on Wirefly.com! My girl put me on to it... and their phones are Cheap as Hell and their Not some Bull**** company trying to Steal peoples money! Here's the link!
http://mobile.wirefly.com/?refcode2=mobile
If you have a samsung account setup on the phone just google samsung dive login to that site with your samsung account details and you can track ur phone, ring it, lock it, wipe it etc.
theblob27 said:
If you have a samsung account setup on the phone just google samsung dive login to that site with your samsung account details and you can track ur phone, ring it, lock it, wipe it etc.
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Thanks for this...
There are two ways if ur phone is lost.
*First Loge a complaint if ur mob is lost.they may help.
*Otherwise go to this link http://www.trackimei.com and register ur imei if u have.fill the details and ur phone is found.
vote me if ur satisfied..thank u
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Samsung Fascinate running Miui FascinateMTD 7/22
What is the best way of going about getting it back?
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Maybe you can install Lookout Security remotely. The free version will show you where the phone is on a pc and you can do contact backup as well as make the phone scream. I have never tried to install Lookout myself remotely so I don't know what if any responses it may ask on the phone, but I do have this app.
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So, i recieved an email today while I was at work stating someone tried to change my facebook password. I rarely use facebook, but this is still a big issue. I think I may have found a way to catch the bastard who stole the phone. I hope facebook logs the IP when such an attempt occurs, including logins. How do I go about retrieving such IP?
It may be too late now but 'Plan B' is worth a try:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb&feature=search_result
Good for future reference if it can't help now.
DirkGently1 said:
It may be too late now but 'Plan B' is worth a try:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb&feature=search_result
Good for future reference if it can't help now.
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Excellent, this is from the same company that I mentioned and they bypass the questions on install. Very neat breakout from the full package.
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This app will be downloaded to your device shortly.
Hope that means good things. I will wait for an email if I ever get one.
Looking through the market, I see Last Used: July 28th which was 2 days before it was stolen. and most recent purchase was July 29th the day before, how is this possible?
I would take a look at the cc you use with google
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So I have that urge to buy something new and I've stumbled across the sony SW2 in my looking around and I was wondering if this would be worth it to buy? Those of you who have had one for a while, do you think I should get one?
I think it all depends on its use per the individual, it is very handy for me when I'm at work and in a meeting I can see who's calling and read messages etc and also when I'm on my motorbike also saves me having to pull out my phone to see whoa calling messages etc. I would say though if you have a Samsung phone then probably have a look at the gear
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look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2747483
If you can get it for less than $150, that's a decent price... However, there's LG's and Moto's watches coming out this summer if you can wait a few months - but those are rumored to be around $250.
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So I have that urge to buy something new and I've stumbled across the sony SW2 in my looking around and I was wondering if this would be worth it to buy? Those of you who have had one for a while, do you think I should get one?
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Yes.
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Yes.
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If you need a device to remote control your smartphone, then yes you should get it. If you are happy just taking your phone out of your pocket and using it, then you dont need the Sony Smartwatch 2. It is not an indepedent device. It can do almost nothing by itself, it is 99% dependent on your phone.
The best way to describe it is that it is a second screen to your smartphone. To be able to use it you must have your smartphone on you, at all times. It not autonomous working at all.
Hi all,
can this Sony SW2 keep the time by itself if I go running to the park and leave my phone at home? Just keep the time.
I know it would be more useful to take the phone in my pocket and probably try to have an Endomondo's Sports Tracker widget on the smartwatch.. does anyone knows about a good sports tracking app like Endomondo's ?
Thanks.
Sure, why not. It's only money.
I have had mine for 8 months and love it. I had not worn a watch in perhaps 20 years. (I'm a reformed pocket watch user.) If you like to know who is emailing and testing when it happens, covertly, it is great. There are other things it is great at too, but those are the #1 use. I like the color screen v.s. monochrome screens, but battery life suffers. Price is reasonable, relatively speaking, but if you are an Android user and have a little more $$, I'd wait until summer to see what the new Google based watches bring. They appear to be a step up. The only thing I'd wish for is voice transcription to reply to email or text and I believe that's coming in the Google OS watches.
spitfire2425 said:
So I have that urge to buy something new and I've stumbled across the sony SW2 in my looking around and I was wondering if this would be worth it to buy? Those of you who have had one for a while, do you think I should get one?
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Hi all,
can this Sony SW2 keep the time by itself if I go running to the park and leave my phone at home? Just keep the time.
I know it would be more useful to take the phone in my pocket and probably try to have an Endomondo's Sports Tracker widget on the smartwatch.. does anyone knows about a good sports tracking app like Endomondo's ?
Thanks.
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Yes it can. And your SW2 comes with Runtastic, which is pretty okay for me.
Sw1 can keep time only till it has battery or has not been switched off. If you switch it off or battery finishes, you need to connect it again with your phone to get time.
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i buy it but it was not good and have not worth to buy
I'm waiting for my SW2 FIFA Edition to use it mainly as a bike computer, but also because will allow me to receive calls with the phone on my pocket.
And it have a good price now.
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joaofsantosj said:
I'm waiting for my SW2 FIFA Edition to use it mainly as a bike computer, but also because will allow me to receive calls with the phone on my pocket.
And it have a good price now.
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Not on your Nexus it doesnt..... it doesnt have an answer call button, though theres a fix if you are rooted.
Also it has no speaker or mic so youd need a bt headset. Which can already be used to answer calls.
ngoonee said:
Not on your Nexus it doesnt..... it doesnt have an answer call button, though theres a fix if you are rooted.
Also it has no speaker or mic so youd need a bt headset. Which can already be used to answer calls.
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Naturally, I have a BT headset. I've been using them since they exist.
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joaofsantosj said:
Naturally, I have a BT headset. I've been using them since they exist.
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Note that you cannot answer from the watch, in any case, using a galaxy nexus.
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Note that you cannot answer from the watch, in any case, using a galaxy nexus.
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Really? And why do you think that?
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Really? And why do you think that?
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Because the calling app that Sony offers to you onli offers the 'answer call' button on Sony phones. Unless you move it to the system partition, which requires root.
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How is it possible you joined six years ago, but only have five posts??
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LOL It's a fair question, I joined this forum when I have a Qtek 2200 (made by HTC and also known under the brands XDA, O2), and after a Qtek 2020i, and used this forum just to get some informations. When this devices become obsolete I bought a Samsung Galaxy S5830 but I didn't like the Froyo GUI so I change to iOS devices that aren't supported here. But since a few months ago I become tired of it, always the same and without big changes, and planned to switch again to android that had a big improvement since froyo and its know more appealing to use.
One of the thing that I found out immediately was the different ROM's available to install, and I have been playing with them in my devices.
So it's natural that now I had reasons to post, to clear my doughts.
I don't use to write just to make number, I hope that you'll be clear.
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Because the calling app that Sony offers to you onli offers the 'answer call' button on Sony phones. Unless you move it to the system partition, which requires root.
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I see in the call extension app description that "answer call" is for Xperia Only. I have a rooted HTC One M8, but I did not move the app to the system partition (I doubled checked just to be sure); however, I can answer calls with my Sony Smartwatch 2. Not sure if it is because I am rooted or not, but I wanted to pass along my experience with my phone and the call extension app in question.
Rob
I've found that the lack of a 'Call Accept' button is not a major deal breaker for the Call Extension program. Wired or BT headsets have the action button, so the SW2 is still good. PLUS, with the recent upgrades to the core program, it's perfect to setup for a 'idling watch-face' that contains the pertinent information that I need.
Remember, the watch will allow you to tuck the phone back into the pocket or holster and leave it there. I myself enjoy starting an album as I leave the house to catch my bus for work, then just use the SmartMote Extension to change the song or tweak the volume on the sly.
Oh, and with the phone settings extension I found, I can cut the phone's Wi-Fi when I leave a well, so it doesn't draw extra power looking for a connection - without going fully into the watch apps, because it's latext update puts a shortcut directly into the watch-face itself!
Yeah, I'd recommend getting this watch, if you need a new watch. Once you have it, you find reasons to have it.... (Not the least, because it reduces the need to turn on the phone every five minutes to check it.)
So has anyone figured out how to unlock the software restrictions to make the shield tablet LTE usable as a phone?
I want to buy it but I would like to have the option to use it as a phone in an emergency if something happens to my phone. I am an international buyer but i would have to import it to my country regardless what version I get since it is not sold here, and the EU version happens to be for 450 USD (I would rather get a controller or a cover with the extra cash) .
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So has anyone figured out how to unlock the software restrictions to make the shield tablet LTE usable as a phone?
I want to buy it but I would like to have the option to use it as a phone in an emergency if something happens to my phone. I am an international buyer but i would have to import it to my country regardless what version I get since it is not sold here, and the EU version happens to be for 450 USD (I would rather get a controller or a cover with the extra cash) .
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i have lot of these bugs.. even in maxthon browser etc.. we must wait for their updated versions though.
I am sorry... but what bugs? I am not talking about any bugs here.
Its a software restricted feature of the shield tablet in the US.
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I am sorry... but what bugs? I am not talking about any bugs here.
Its a software restricted feature of the shield tablet in the US.
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lololol
ZK85 said:
So has anyone figured out how to unlock the software restrictions to make the shield tablet LTE usable as a phone?
I want to buy it but I would like to have the option to use it as a phone in an emergency if something happens to my phone. I am an international buyer but i would have to import it to my country regardless what version I get since it is not sold here, and the EU version happens to be for 450 USD (I would rather get a controller or a cover with the extra cash) .
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I used hangouts and the hangouts dialer APP and it works for me. Slight lag in voice but works on WiFi OR LTE sim card.
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I used hangouts and the hangouts dialer APP and it works for me. Slight lag in voice but works on WiFi OR LTE sim card.
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Yeah I mean we could always use skype or hangouts, but if that's the only way, I might as well get the wifi version then (wifi is pretty much everywhere u go)
I thought by now someone would have figured out a hack or something lol
oh well ... how is it as a tablet btw? do you have any complaint regarding it?
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Yeah I mean we could always use skype or hangouts, but if that's the only way, I might as well get the wifi version then (wifi is pretty much everywhere u go)
I thought by now someone would have figured out a hack or something lol
oh well ... how is it as a tablet btw? do you have any complaint regarding it?
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Yeah but the point of getting the LTE version is so you have data when you need it, so you might be able to rely on your data coverage to make calls. That and the boost in storage.
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Yeah but the point of getting the LTE version is so you have data when you need it, so you might be able to rely on your data coverage to make calls. That and the boost in storage.
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Meh, to me the LTE is useless if not to make calls with (in case something goes wrong with your phone) I mean there is free wifi everywhere I plan to take it with me... Airports, Hotels, most shopping malls, Coffee shops, friends house, the office... every single place I can think of that I would have my tablet with me in would have free wifi
The only thing thats going for it and I fully agree with you on that, is the extra storage... kind of a D move from Nvidia if you ask me... they should have and option for same storage for wifi version as well.
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Yeah I mean we could always use skype or hangouts, but if that's the only way, I might as well get the wifi version then (wifi is pretty much everywhere u go)
I thought by now someone would have figured out a hack or something lol
oh well ... how is it as a tablet btw? do you have any complaint regarding it?
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I have none !! I guess I got lucky cause I have none of the issues with battery, wifi, data, cracks, etc. that alot of those on here and the nvidia forum have complained about----> https://forums.geforce.com/default/board/150/shield-tablet/
I'm rooted and still on 4.4.2 and don't expect to go to 5.0 or 5.1 anytime soon. Too many horror stories I don't want to experiance. If and when the bugs are ironed out, maybe.
I've not heard of any success stories using the Shield Tablet as a device with LTE + Voice Calling.
I did have limited success when flashing the wx_un_mo 1.2 ROM.
I now have a working SIM from my provider, but have not yet tried re-flashing that ROM due to time and family constraints. I've been hoping to get back to it and try again.
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I have none !! I guess I got lucky cause I have none of the issues with battery, wifi, data, cracks, etc. that alot of those on here and the nvidia forum have complained about----> https://forums.geforce.com/default/board/150/shield-tablet/
I'm rooted and still on 4.4.2 and don't expect to go to 5.0 or 5.1 anytime soon. Too many horror stories I don't want to experiance. If and when the bugs are ironed out, maybe.
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I think most people were fine (in terms of software) until they installed Lollipop. I'd stay with 4.4.2. If the next update doesn't fix all my lagging, locking and rebooting, I'm either going to downgrade or get rid if this tablet. Too bad, because I bought both the cover and the controller. Although there is a rumor that Nvidia has already lined up the next version of the tablet with the new processor in it... could be tempting...
I had to fight with UPS today for 2 hours, but I got my Galaxy Note 5. In short, I'm glad I got it. I'm sure, like always, each carrier will have their differences, but this is one SLICK SEXY phone.
Out the box I had 25%, I burned through it just doing app updates and setting up my information on the phone and then I tried the Wireless Charging...Guys, it's good! Like really good! I don't even have the Fast Wireless Charging dock. I have the Samsung Galaxy Mini Wireless Charging Pad and that finished up in just over 2 hours, so that Fast Wireless Charger is going to charge as fast as the end of a Prom date. Don't prejudge the phone over what you heard. Use it.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Guess u don't use much storage, that's why u don't have a problem with it. And of course you're going to notice a decent bump in performance coming from a note 3. I've warned everyone I know to not upgrade to the 5 and either get a note 4, or don't drop their 4 cause of Samsung pulling them.
I had to fight with ups as well. Somehow ups got my address wrong... It was either ups or Sprint. Either way I have it.
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Do you get simultaneous voice and data (without wifi) or is it crippled like the note 4?
gtr2009 said:
Do you get simultaneous voice and data (without wifi) or is it crippled like the note 4?
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Is what i want to know as well
gtr2009 said:
Do you get simultaneous voice and data (without wifi) or is it crippled like the note 4?
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No VoLTE, Ive had the phone for 3 days and it doesn't work.
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Do you get simultaneous voice and data (without wifi) or is it crippled like the note 4?
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Is what i want to know as well
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Sprint doesn't have VoLTE yet into their network.
ryanalan82 said:
Guess u don't use much storage, that's why u don't have a problem with it. And of course you're going to notice a decent bump in performance coming from a note 3. I've warned everyone I know to not upgrade to the 5 and either get a note 4, or don't drop their 4 cause of Samsung pulling them.
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i use tons of storage... i carry at least 8TB of hard drives everyday. i just don't install many apps and music is all cloud based now for me. movies are kept on a segate wifi drive, i always have a otg adapter and flash ready, but most of the time i just stream netflix/amazon. the majority of my internal storage on my devices are now roms or flashing related crap.
because of the number of devices i have i find it easier to do it the way i do rather than have redundant info on multiple devices - still happens sometimes and i forget which tablet/phone has a certain movie or song... still can find my damn Fried Chicken from Beatnuts!
i started not using an external sd when i got my s4, just as a test, and it worked out for me. so getting an n6 and n9 wasn't too much trouble as i knew what to expect.
though i do think the removal of the SD slot isn't b/c they studied that most people don't use it, but rather that people are suckers and will toss an extra $100 for 32GB.
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though i do think the removal of the SD slot isn't b/c they studied that most people don't use it, but rather that people are suckers and will toss an extra $100 for 32GB.
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Totally agree with this. Iphone suckers have been dealing with this the whole time. I've only have known like 2 iPhone users that would pay all that money for a 128 gb iPhone. Most got the 16 or 32 gb versions and became very limited on what they put on their phone.
just got my order in. not time to play with it yet. damn, i forgot that samsung switched to 16:9 ratio. makes this thing less massive than i thought (huge negative for me). it's the same width as the note 2 but ~3/16 taller.
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Sprint doesn't have VoLTE yet into their network.
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The funny thing is that i could do this with my note 3. My daughters had motorola Photon and the other had an Evo LTE and both of those phones could do it. So im not sure how Sprint claims that their network doesnt support it when it clearly can
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The funny thing is that i could do this with my note 3. My daughters had motorola Photon and the other had an Evo LTE and both of those phones could do it. So im not sure how Sprint claims that their network doesnt support it when it clearly can
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Bingo! The N3 had the dual antenna...
jauger said:
Bingo! The N3 had the dual antenna...
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Tri-band phones are not supported for talk/talk at same time. Sprint Spark did this
Sprint can't even get the listing of the processor correct.
Just went to the sprint store to look at it. Here's the sign showing the specs.
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Sprint doesn't have VoLTE yet into their network.
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Wasn't asking about volte as that is not phone related at this time. Was asking if the phone itself was capable, as in dual radios.
Guess I'll stay on my note for the foreseeable future. Samsung and Sprint both going backwards. Sucks.
How to root?
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How are the radio and antenna. Are you picking up better signal
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How are the radio and antenna. Are you picking up better signal
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This is actually something I would like to know as well. Thought about picking up one of these as well as a S6+
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How are the radio and antenna. Are you picking up better signal
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I now get lte in my basement which I didn't get on my note 3, so I would say yes for me at least. I can stream videos and watch YouTube in my room now finally. I'm very happy with this device. I just had to put all of my music on Google play store and put my pictures on one drive and I now have plenty of free storage space and am not at all worried about no SD card at this point. I did get the 64gb
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That shouldn't be up, stores were directed to take that sign down.
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Sprint can't even get the listing of the processor correct.
Just went to the sprint store to look at it. Here's the sign showing the specs.
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Anyone else notice the connection port on the watch located under where the lower band attaches to the watch?
Just checked mine and I don't have that port in your picture. I have the Frontier WiFi only version. What version do you have?
Mine is ATT 4g Frontier
Just checked on mine, T-Mobile 4g version. Got a waterproof cover over it but popped it off and there it was. Wonder if that could be used for charging.
BT/WiFi version here, no port.
Our version doesn't need no stinkin' port hehe
I believe it's used for programming the sim card.
That's what I was thinking when I found it.
... or LTE antenna maybe..?
Anyone know where I can get another waterproof cover for the LTE hidden port on the Gear S3 Frontier? Lost Mine!
It can also be used to connect to Odin via hardware cable. The Bluetooth versions have it also I believe, but it is sealed within the watch. Can only access by removing the back.
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I believe it's used for programming the sim card.
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doubt that. sim cards are programmed OTA usually
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That's what I was thinking when I found it.
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highly doubt it
cawith said:
... or LTE antenna maybe..?
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this isnt what an antenna looks like
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It can also be used to connect to Odin via hardware cable. The Bluetooth versions have it also I believe, but it is sealed within the watch. Can only access by removing the back.
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^^^ this ^^^
hopefully someone can figure out root once they actually start tinkering with it
Does anyone know where I can get a new cover for this data port?
Maybe I'm old fashioned but I'm just going to leave it alone. Not an engineer and don't want to mess with something I don't understand. I like the watch too much!
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Maybe I'm old fashioned but I'm just going to leave it alone. Not an engineer and don't want to mess with something I don't understand. I like the watch too much!
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at this point, there isnt much reason for you to take the cover off. Its mainly so that you can force firmware updates on it via Odin etc etc. I hope that those who are engineers or code writers can figure out a way to get Android Wear on this hardware. Im a huge fan of the watch too with regard to the hardware, but tizen is horrible in comparison to AW
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at this point, there isnt much reason for you to take the cover off. Its mainly so that you can force firmware updates on it via Odin etc etc. I hope that those who are engineers or code writers can figure out a way to get Android Wear on this hardware. Im a huge fan of the watch too with regard to the hardware, but tizen is horrible in comparison to AW
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Thanks! Not looking to launch nuclear missiles or solve the national debt on my watch. Just want it to be cool. Waterproof would be nice too. Tizen or AW doesnt really matter to me. Just a simple user. :silly:
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Thanks! Not looking to launch nuclear missiles or solve the national debt on my watch. Just want it to be cool. Waterproof would be nice too. Tizen or AW doesnt really matter to me. Just a simple user. :silly:
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If youre not wanting to launch nuclear missiles, then you should take the watch off, put it in a settl box with 2 inch thick walls, weld it shut, place it in a 30 ft hole in the middle of a wooded area and then forget where you buried it. Mine launches missiles like 7 times a day!! Kidding aside, the water resistant feature of the S3 Frontier is one of my favorite parts of the hardware itself. I came from a Gear 2 Neo which was rooted and running AW and i find it to be vastly superior to Tizen. Hell, something as simple as the translator app is just one of many small examples of stuff that just runs more smoothly on AW. Ijust wish that Sammy would get Tizen up there and do better, cooler stuff with it. I do love samsung pay with my watch tho. Its f$&king dope as s---!!!