Well I gave up my lg v20 to go back to the s7 (tmobile). It was an impulse trade. Now I've regretted it because of the lack of development in the areas of roms, themes, locked bootloader, and such. MY question is this, what's your opinion of the s8 and s8+..? Are they going to go down in flames or will there be a resurgence of interest in samsung again?
Your answers will help me decide whether to get one right off the bat or wait for another flagship device that's coming out in the next couple of months.
I can not find a way to delete my posting, I switched it to another section. Please delete.
Duplicate.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/wondering-development-roms-t3562134
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It's time for me to make a decision on a new phone and i am stuck between the Galaxy S3 and the Razr HD.
In the past I haven't cared for Samsung's phones only because they seem to almost never get updates. But now my main concern is which phone is better suited for being flashed for custom roms.
I would appreciate everyones input on which phone they would recommend both for usability and customization.
Thanks in advance.
--Aric
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
First see above link for your topic:
Second I moved your thread to the Q&A vice the Gen Section, which leads me to this topic, take a read thru this thread below, for a better understanding in general.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699450
Well I can tell you personally that I love my GS3, there is tons of dev work on it already and will continue as thus. But it really comes down to preference go to the verizon store and play with both models, thats what I did before making my purchase.
I've seen support for the big carriers and I'm trying to get a forum started for US Cellular's Samsung Galaxy S 3 rather than posting about it in the wrong forum.
SO who would go about taking care for that or how would I?
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I've seen support for the big carriers and I'm trying to get a forum started for US Cellular's Samsung Galaxy S 3 rather than posting about it in the wrong forum.
SO who would go about taking care for that or how would I?
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For a new device forum, you would usually go to the link in my signature. But, since that device's forum already exists, you may not have much luck getting a carrier specific one for it started. You could try PM'ing an admin, but the chance is still very low unless there is a great demand for it.
So as you may have been aware or not, the S3 is now out for MetroPCS. How long will it take for CM10 to be ported over to it? Plus, it would be nice to have a section or subforum for the MetroPCS version on here.
Thanks.
Good luck
For the simple fact its on metro just proves alot
dont expect much development if any at all because most devs dont use metro and probably wont fool with it
sad i know ive been posting threads about getting development going
no responses!
People just hate metro even tho this is a good phone same specs as other carrier gs3 models
i just dont see it happening any time soon
there is a root method i used
The only issue with Metro is that not many developers use it so they don't develope for it. Had you searched you would have seen and posted in the other threads about it instead of opening a new one.
If you want something done. Then as you use said device then dig in and learn to do it yourself.
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I recently upgraded from a Nexus 4. I was unlucky when I purchased my S4 because it came with the MF3 firmware. It's really important for me to be able to run custom roms on my phone. I know that using the safestrap method I can install TW based roms but I'd like to have more options available to me. It seems as though this has been the case for a while now. Should I just return my phone and purchase something else or wait for a fix in the future? Also, with the 4.3 update coming soon for the AT&T S4, will this effect my ability to use the safestrap method?
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I recently upgraded from a Nexus 4. I was unlucky when I purchased my S4 because it came with the MF3 firmware. It's really important for me to be able to run custom roms on my phone. I know that using the safestrap method I can install TW based roms but I'd like to have more options available to me. It seems as though this has been the case for a while now. Should I just return my phone and purchase something else or wait for a fix in the future? Also, with the 4.3 update coming soon for the AT&T S4, will this effect my ability to use the safestrap method?
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A. You need to search, the question you asked about safestrap has been answered several times as well as it can be answered at this point.
B. Only you can decide if you want to take the phone back or not. How is anyone supposed to make that decision for you? If you need information to help you make the decision, I suggest you read the "pinned" threads in the General and Q&A sections and also read the threads that are on the front couple of pages of those sections. Good luck.
motojdm said:
I recently upgraded from a Nexus 4. I was unlucky when I purchased my S4 because it came with the MF3 firmware. It's really important for me to be able to run custom roms on my phone. I know that using the safestrap method I can install TW based roms but I'd like to have more options available to me. It seems as though this has been the case for a while now. Should I just return my phone and purchase something else or wait for a fix in the future? Also, with the 4.3 update coming soon for the AT&T S4, will this effect my ability to use the safestrap method?
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I would say return it if you really care about flashing custom roms, get the nexus 5 if you want pure Android experience. Otherwise, you could keep it and wait for the flashing method to becomes available.
@scott14719
There is nothing wrong asking for a second opinion. move on.
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I say return it. There a plenty of options out there. My girlfriend just bought the lg g2 it's a very good phone. Or like was mentioned above the nexus 5 if you want pure android.
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A. You need to search, the question you asked about safestrap has been answered several times as well as it can be answered at this point.
B. Only you can decide if you want to take the phone back or not. How is anyone supposed to make that decision for you? If you need information to help you make the decision, I suggest you read the "pinned" threads in the General and Q&A sections and also read the threads that are on the front couple of pages of those sections. Good luck.
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... thanks buddy. the reason i ask is because maybe there is a developer reading this who might be able to give me a clearer timetable on when a fix might be released. it seems as though this has been an ongoing problem with no fix in sight. if the problem were to be fixed within the next month or so i'd be interested in keeping the phone. hence, why i ask the community for advice. it's not as though i'm a little child who doesn't know how to spend his money. and my question about the update/safestrap issue isn't clearly answered on the OP's FAQ... maybe if i sifted through thousands of pages. you go out of your way to write a lengthy MOD EDIT response yet fail to answer the question that could be easily answered much faster.
Anyone who buys an S4 or Note 3 from AT&T right now isMOD EDIT And did not do their homework before buying.
I'm lucky because I got my S4 the first day it was released, so I can run any ROM I want, including AOSP. But as of recently, nobody who buys a new S4 or Note 3 can run REAL custom ROM's, ever (as of today). And I'm talking AOSP of course.
When the first of my two current AT&T contracts is up (June '14), I'm ditching AT&T and going to T-Mobile.
I'll sell my used S4 to cover the cost of prematurely ending my second contract.
MOD EDIT AT&T.
I still love Samsung though. And have no plans to leave Samsung phones as long as they continue to give us removeable battery covers and MicroSD card slots.
Read and make a decision on your own. No one can decide it for you...the end!
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To the OP the reply to search and read is the best reply. The #1 rule on XDA is search. Your remark to the individual suggesting to search and read is unwarranted.
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Hi all. I'm trying to find the best phone for me and I value your input. I have had all of the Galaxy Phones except for the S5. I really am big on flash and eye candy. I'm trying to decide which At&t phone to get next between the LG G3, S5 and the HTC One M8. I'm obviously going to want to root it and such, but I just want to make sure that I pick a phone that I'm going to be happy with. I currently have the S3 and it does what I need for it too, but I just want a bump in hardware and such. So, between these 3 phones, which do you think I would be happier with? Which one has the more flash, glitz, eye candy, etc? Thanks all.
There are 3 threads devoted to discussions about devices, please repost your question in one of these three threads: The what should I buy thread or the The Device Suggestion Thread or the The Device Comparison Thread.