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Thinking of buying this phone since its cheaper now and has all up to date features from samsung
Do you recommend it? Also how do you protect your screen? And Have you ever dropped it?
I am looking forward to the answer as well for myself. I've been using note 1 up until now and this is just a plan either note 4 or note edge and would love to her suggestions
I really like the note edge because its unique but at same time
It does not have known screen protectors nor i have seen any one recommend a case for it and i could not find any drop tests for it..
As for note 4 it lacks edge features of note edge but at same time you can guarntee that it will never have of scratch or crack thanks for the so many screen protectors available for it.
Could some one pls give me their opinions for the edge and if screen protector will protect it?
m coming off of the Note II and moving on to the Edge... the phone seems super powerful but i havent tested it yet... I have an unlocked AT&T and Im actually coming on here to rom it with something that does not give me 4 gigs of garbage apps that I cant use or uninstall!...
Screen wise, I barely ever got a scratch on the screen of my note 2... so Im thinking this screen will be just as reliable... but I do want to get a decent case for it... the one i have is used so it looks like the previous user didnt use a case and it has a bunch of dings on the edge that doesnt have a screen... its not too noticeable but it does show that the phone tends to fall on that side the most.
I can honestly say that the internet on this phone is kinda crappy... Im not sure if its the Rom or maybe a faulty antena.. after I flash it with a bare bone Rom I'll test it out and let you guys know... if its the antena i will be very upset.
Haha, I've actually been waiting for someone to ask these questions and I will tell you my experience...... The story starts with a Note 4. I bought one a while back because it was basically the best phone to date. I "liked" the Note 4, but I have AT&T and after having it for a while, I found myself online daily to see if anyone had rooted it yet so I could clean it up (a lot). That day never came. So I typed "Note 4 vs" in Google to see what people were comparing it to. I'll keep the story short, but some of you may appreciate the extra details. Sooo.... went for the Nexus 6, basically everything the Note was, minus everything the Note was, lol. Fell in love with the Nexus. Loved the assortment of roms and freedom to roam. But the camera sucks. It was/is one of my favorite phones, and I've owned them all. Well, I sold my Nexus because prices are dropping like a rock on them. Which brings us to...
Note edge.
Bottom line, I love the phone. I've used an S6 edge (which has faster hardware) but the actual functionality of the edge on the Note blow the S6 edge out of the water. I bought the T-Mobile edge because if I decided to keep it, I wanted to root it. Well, I used it for a couple days and I was sold. Even before rooting, I already loved it. Sold the Nexus 6 (still an awesome phone). Bottom line in my opinion, for phones in this class, the Note edge is awesome. I know there are 50 other opinions out there, but I wanted to not only share my opinion, but the story behind it. Not to mention expandable storage and removable battery.
Screen protectors: I've only used one, and surprisingly I am pretty happy with it. Considering I think the only ones they can make for an edge are TPU, I thought there was no hope because of the texture of TPU. I thought the pen would suffer the most. I bought the Skinomi off of Amazon, I swear I spent an hour reading and trying to decide. It's a wet apply, which I don't mind at all, and it was better than I anticipated. Smoother than I was expecting, and pen was smooth on it, too. I took it off because I had one little bubble and re-applied it, well it doesn't really work the second time. So they are sending me a new one free. So it has been about 4 or 5 days with no screen protector and I'm honestly thinking about not putting the new one on. Nothing beats the smooth feel of the glass...... But, as we all know, it only takes that one single time to have that scratch stare back at you forever. Choose wisely.
So there's my story.
Oh, I would also suggest finding one with 4.4.4 and not 5. Take my word for it, or do some research. I'm staying on 4.4.4 and am happy as can be.
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Haha, I've actually been waiting for someone to ask these questions and I will tell you my experience...... The story starts with a Note 4. I bought one a while back because it was basically the best phone to date. I "liked" the Note 4, but I have AT&T and after having it for a while, I found myself online daily to see if anyone had rooted it yet so I could clean it up (a lot). That day never came. So I typed "Note 4 vs" in Google to see what people were comparing it to. I'll keep the story short, but some of you may appreciate the extra details. Sooo.... went for the Nexus 6, basically everything the Note was, minus everything the Note was, lol. Fell in love with the Nexus. Loved the assortment of roms and freedom to roam. But the camera sucks. It was/is one of my favorite phones, and I've owned them all. Well, I sold my Nexus because prices are dropping like a rock on them. Which brings us to...
Note edge.
Bottom line, I love the phone. I've used an S6 edge (which has faster hardware) but the actual functionality of the edge on the Note blow the S6 edge out of the water. I bought the T-Mobile edge because if I decided to keep it, I wanted to root it. Well, I used it for a couple days and I was sold. Even before rooting, I already loved it. Sold the Nexus 6 (still an awesome phone). Bottom line in my opinion, for phones in this class, the Note edge is awesome. I know there are 50 other opinions out there, but I wanted to not only share my opinion, but the story behind it. Not to mention expandable storage and removable battery.
Screen protectors: I've only used one, and surprisingly I am pretty happy with it. Considering I think the only ones they can make for an edge are TPU, I thought there was no hope because of the texture of TPU. I thought the pen would suffer the most. I bought the Skinomi off of Amazon, I swear I spent an hour reading and trying to decide. It's a wet apply, which I don't mind at all, and it was better than I anticipated. Smoother than I was expecting, and pen was smooth on it, too. I took it off because I had one little bubble and re-applied it, well it doesn't really work the second time. So they are sending me a new one free. So it has been about 4 or 5 days with no screen protector and I'm honestly thinking about not putting the new one on. Nothing beats the smooth feel of the glass...... But, as we all know, it only takes that one single time to have that scratch stare back at you forever. Choose wisely.
So there's my story.
Oh, I would also suggest finding one with 4.4.4 and not 5. Take my word for it, or do some research. I'm staying on 4.4.4 and am happy as can be.
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Yeah. Reason i prefer note edge to all 2015 phones. That it combines the s pen with edge and finger print features and 2k display. Which means lots of features compared to the featurless s6. Not to mention sd card slot and removable battery could be a plus.
I see it as a future proof phone.
However i would never leave it without screen protector and i advice you not to..
I removed both the case and screen protector of My note 3 and one day fell on the air port and had a big scratch in the middle.
No matter how much it distorts screen quality its always worth it at least until you get better protector.
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Well, my story is that I fell in love with the leather note series. I started with the note 2, which was ergonomically a better phone in any way(rounded edges). Note 3 was awesome, then the note 4 which I like; but the rom support isn't that great in my opinion.
Now the edge has a lower amount of xda nerds, but yet better roms(I can't go without Multi DPI roms anymore).
The Edge just adds extra features the Note 4 doesn't have, nothing more really. For the casing; I like the genuine samsung flip covers, so I bought one for my edge aswell. I don't have it yet, but I guess it will be as awesome as all other note flip cases ;D
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Naderxd said:
I really like the note edge because its unique but at same time
It does not have known screen protectors nor i have seen any one recommend a case for it and i could not find any drop tests for it..
As for note 4 it lacks edge features of note edge but at same time you can guarntee that it will never have of scratch or crack thanks for the so many screen protectors available for it.
Could some one pls give me their opinions for the edge and if screen protector will protect it?
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I have the Healing shield protector on mine and it is curved to fit the screen. www.healingshield.co.kr
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m coming off of the Note II and moving on to the Edge... the phone seems super powerful but i havent tested it yet... I have an unlocked AT&T and Im actually coming on here to rom it with something that does not give me 4 gigs of garbage apps that I cant use or uninstall!...
Screen wise, I barely ever got a scratch on the screen of my note 2... so Im thinking this screen will be just as reliable... but I do want to get a decent case for it... the one i have is used so it looks like the previous user didnt use a case and it has a bunch of dings on the edge that doesnt have a screen... its not too noticeable but it does show that the phone tends to fall on that side the most.
I can honestly say that the internet on this phone is kinda crappy... Im not sure if its the Rom or maybe a faulty antena.. after I flash it with a bare bone Rom I'll test it out and let you guys know... if its the antena i will be very upset.
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I have the HANTON Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Card Pocket Case Front Full Cover Flip Classic from ebay and it covers the whole screen including the edge.
I love my Note Edge. At first, I was gonna get the Note 4 but I knew that I would've regretted it later because of the uniqueness of the Edge. I had played with the iPhone 6 Plus and the S6 Edge but, I don't really like iPhones and the edge of the S6 seemed like a gimmick to me. Since I had read that the Note Edge was pretty much a Note 4 with a second, independent screen, I went for it despite of the high price. I also bought the
ArmorSuit MilitaryShield - Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Screen Protector and the Verus Thor case.
I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The phone has all the features of the Note 4 plus all the features of an actual, super-useful, functional edge screen. I flashed a new ROM as soon as I got it, I keep installing apps, and the phone is as good as new. It also looks amazing and it doesn't have a scratch on it. If you like features, you'll love the Edge Note.
In my opinion the Note Edge is the best piece of Android hardware on the market today....with one of the worst software implementations. Especially the ATT version is a bloated lag ridden touchwiz mess that, due to the locked bootloader, cannot be fixed. The stock 4.4 version is just "ok" while the 5.0.1 "upgrade" is almost unusable by normal android standards. There are some great ROMS already out for this great piece of hardware, but if your unwilling/unable to flash one or uncomfortable with Xposed, I would steer towards something else that doesnt use Touchwiz.
I love mine.
It's got to be the nicest phone I've ever laid hands on.
Buy it.
Root it.
Get rid of all the garbage.
It seems like everyone and their brother has a factory installed app' on this thing.
BTW,stick with KitKat.
Apparently the new ROM has a myriad of headaches with it.
It kind of reminds of Windows.
The more they "refine" it,the more bloated it gets.
My RAM usage is around 600 MB with anti virus and a couple more apps' on board.
It works very nicely.
yes, 1000%. just do not get the lollipop upgrade if you can avoid it.
I don't know what issues you guys get with 5.0.1, it's working fine on my n915g.
maybe you're lucky
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I don't know what issues you guys get with 5.0.1, it's working fine on my n915g.
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calls can't be answered from the edge anymore, text messages flash across the top of the screen, not the edge like it should, there is no music player on the lock screen anymore and the battery life sucks on 5.0.1. There's more, but these are the easiest to identify. If you are fine with that or have not experienced these crippling setbacks of 5.0.1. then good for you. As for me, reverting back, gave me all the features that made this my top phone of the past 10 years.
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calls can't be answered from the edge anymore, text messages flash across the top of the screen, not the edge like it should, there is no music player on the lock screen anymore and the battery life sucks on 5.0.1. There's more, but these are the easiest to identify. If you are fine with that or have not experienced these crippling setbacks of 5.0.1. then good for you. As for me, reverting back, gave me all the features that made this my top phone of the past 10 years.
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I'm on 5.0.1 and haven't lost any of those. Just the camera button on the edge and trusted devices.
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I'm on 5.0.1 and haven't lost any of those. Just the camera button on the edge and trusted devices.
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Mine is fine in all regards too, only complaint is the camera button has moved, and with the flip cover the screen doesn't turn off when the edge screen is active and you are currently in the messaging or gallery apps
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calls can't be answered from the edge anymore, text messages flash across the top of the screen, not the edge like it should, there is no music player on the lock screen anymore and the battery life sucks on 5.0.1. There's more, but these are the easiest to identify. If you are fine with that or have not experienced these crippling setbacks of 5.0.1. then good for you. As for me, reverting back, gave me all the features that made this my top phone of the past 10 years.
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That's strange, I've never had any of those issues.
Samsung phones are good but the Hang up a lot
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I am looking forward to the answer as well for myself. I've been using note 1 up until now and this is just a plan either note 4 or note edge and would love to her suggestions
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Samsung Phones are goood but they Hang while after some time, I will recommend HTC
My Edge answers calls too. ...Im running TekXodus Rom...pretty sweet...lots of customizations...but the best of stock too
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That's strange, I've never had any of those issues.
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Mine is fine in all regards too, only complaint is the camera button has moved, and with the flip cover the screen doesn't turn off when the edge screen is active and you are currently in the messaging or gallery apps
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I'm on 5.0.1 and haven't lost any of those. Just the camera button on the edge and trusted devices.
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it must have just been my phone because ALL of those things disappeared with 5.0.1. they are back now and I am happy.
Hello everyone. I don't know if I'm within the rule book while starting this new thread. But after about half an hour of search, I couldn't find an appropriate thread to post my problem. So I thought creating a new thread would help. Sorry again, if I'm breaking any rule.
So I bought a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge on the 3rd of August. Took it home, set it up, and just out of curiosity, compared it with another Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in the family. To my utter shock, I found out that the front facing camera on the newly purchased Edge was not as good as the one on the older ones. It was foggy and a lot whitish. The skin tones were coming out different and the colors looked washed out too. And in a relatively dark room, I felt the new Edge didn't let as much light in as the older ones did. I immediately reported it to the service centre and after a lot of speculations and contemplations and prejudice, it was finally replaced. I got a DOA Certificate issued. I took it to the dealer I got the S6 Edge from and this time decided to go for a Galaxy S6. I set it up, got it updated from the service centre to Android 5.1.1. So now, I have this newly purchased Galaxy S6 and the older Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in the family. I again compared mine with the other two, this time with a bit of apprehension rather than curiosity. Needless to say and shockingly enough, this Galaxy S6 is pretty much like the S6 Edge I got replaced. The Images look darker, skin tone doesn't look fresh, feels like it's not allowing as much light in as it should. Let me mention the fact that the older S6 Edge and S6 have absolutely same front facing cameras. Not even a thin line difference there.
There are conditions where (especially outdoors during daytime) the three front facing cameras perform almost the same. It is when you come indoors that the new S6's camera takes a beating. I don't know what the reason is. All three of them boot the same Android 5.1.1. The Display settings are the same (there's no question of it as I clicked images and put them on my Laptop to compare) and so are the Camera settings. I even reset the new S6 to no avail.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to why the two back-to-back Phones had a problem, if at all it is a problem that is! Or is it that Sammy has started optimizing their front facing cams differently? The S6 Edge was manufactured in May 2015 whereas the replacement S6 got was manufactured in March 2015. No connection whatsoever there. And yes, the display tone on the S6 Edge is slightly warmer. The older S6 has a different display and the newer one is yet again in its own territory.
Will really appreciate any help from any one.
Should I report this to the service centre? Or are there any solutions?
The battery life is ridiculous too, especially after I got it updated to Android 5.1.1.
Thanks again.
Kind regards.
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Hello everyone. I don't know if I'm within the rule book while starting this new thread. But after about half an hour of search, I couldn't find an appropriate thread to post my problem. So I thought creating a new thread would help. Sorry again, if I'm breaking any rule.
So I bought a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge on the 3rd of August. Took it home, set it up, and just out of curiosity, compared it with another Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in the family. To my utter shock, I found out that the front facing camera on the newly purchased Edge was not as good as the one on the older ones. It was foggy and a lot whitish. The skin tones were coming out different and the colors looked washed out too. And in a relatively dark room, I felt the new Edge didn't let as much light in as the older ones did. I immediately reported it to the service centre and after a lot of speculations and contemplations and prejudice, it was finally replaced. I got a DOA Certificate issued. I took it to the dealer I got the S6 Edge from and this time decided to go for a Galaxy S6. I set it up, got it updated from the service centre to Android 5.1.1. So now, I have this newly purchased Galaxy S6 and the older Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in the family. I again compared mine with the other two, this time with a bit of apprehension rather than curiosity. Needless to say and shockingly enough, this Galaxy S6 is pretty much like the S6 Edge I got replaced. The Images look darker, skin tone doesn't look fresh, feels like it's not allowing as much light in as it should. Let me mention the fact that the older S6 Edge and S6 have absolutely same front facing cameras. Not even a thin line difference there.
There are conditions where (especially outdoors during daytime) the three front facing cameras perform almost the same. It is when you come indoors that the new S6's camera takes a beating. I don't know what the reason is. All three of them boot the same Android 5.1.1. The Display settings are the same (there's no question of it as I clicked images and put them on my Laptop to compare) and so are the Camera settings. I even reset the new S6 to no avail.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to why the two back-to-back Phones had a problem, if at all it is a problem that is! Or is it that Sammy has started optimizing their front facing cams differently? The S6 Edge was manufactured in May 2015 whereas the replacement S6 got was manufactured in March 2015. No connection whatsoever there. And yes, the display tone on the S6 Edge is slightly warmer. The older S6 has a different display and the newer one is yet again in its own territory.
Will really appreciate any help from any one.
Should I report this to the service centre? Or are there any solutions?
The battery life is ridiculous too, especially after I got it updated to Android 5.1.1.
Thanks again.
Kind regards.
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Samsung does have the habit of going in for different sensors at times. So if there is a difference in two back to back phones, it sure is because of that. It would be of great help if you post your current sensor ID as well as the older ones using any APP like AIDA64. If there is a change in the sensor ID/ Name for front cameras, yes sammy has swapped.
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Samsung does have the habit of going in for different sensors at times. So if there is a difference in two back to back phones, it sure is because of that. It would be of great help if you post your current sensor ID as well as the older ones using any APP like AIDA64. If there is a change in the sensor ID/ Name for front cameras, yes sammy has swapped.
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Ok, I'll post the details asap.
But the manufacturing date is the key here, I reckon.
My new S6 is manufactured in Mar. 2015 and has that different Camera. The previously purchased S6 and S6 Edge have been manufactured in the same month too and are doing just fine. The S6 Edge that got replaced was manufactured in May 2015. So not sure about the Lens swapping. Will nevertheless post the details...
Hi guys, I'm looking for input on my next phone. I've read through the edge vs note 4 threads but most are almost a year old so I'm looking for some updated info.
I currently have an S4 and have narrowed down my future options to the Edge and Note 4. I like the idea of having the edge screen but wondering if it's actually useful. Some comments in the old threads mentioned the lack of development for the Edge. Is that still true? I don't do anything crazy with my S4...It's rooted and I really like xposed and wanam. I haven't done ROMs or anything like that.
I guess my main question boils down to...can I root an Edge and have xposed? Is there anything else I should know about or take into account when evaluating the two phone options?
Thanks!
Note Edge is unique, one of a kind phone. It is the first and also the last of its own product line. Edge screen is very useful. The edge on s6 edge and s6 edge+ are gimmick. Retarded Media killed Note Edge. I'm so mad about that.
Development for Note Edge is basically dead. But i have no issue using my Note Edge without root or any modification.
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But root works perfect on this device, so does exposed. If you're looking for roms the note 4 is better. But if you can live with stock TW I would choose Edge.
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Sounds like the Edge can do everything I would need it to. Thanks for the help, guys!
If anyone else has input, I'd love to hear it.
Almost forgot, I must emphasize that I'm talking about root on F/FY device. Other versions I don't know really. Maybe someone else does?
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I have Sprint, which might be the P model.
Some things I've read say that the fingerprint scanner isn't very good/accurate on either the Edge or Note 4. What has your experience been? I don't know much about that feature but one proposed solution I read said to fill multiple fingerprint slots (there are 5?) with the same finger and that greatly improves the accuracy.
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I have Sprint, which might be the P model.
Some things I've read say that the fingerprint scanner isn't very good/accurate on either the Edge or Note 4. What has your experience been? I don't know much about that feature but one proposed solution I read said to fill multiple fingerprint slots (there are 5?) with the same finger and that greatly improves the accuracy.
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I swear a lot of people these days are retarded. I love my Note Edge and I am super pissed the Media killed it. Anyways the finger print scanner works wonders for me. I actually prefer the slide method instead of pressing and holding. It just feels faster.
I saved my right and left middle finger, and my right and left thumbs and it works perfectly. You just need a slow but steady swipe. Its perfect. Seriously i am bamboozled by how much this phone din't take off but I am happy I own one.
Even when I am walking around campus and girls see it, they are all impressed by what the Edge Screen can do. If you a power user, the Note Edge is the last true great phone made for us. I am using the T Mobile version on MetroPCS
I have 915g note edge and i am very happy with it. I have rooted it and have installed xposed alongwith the custom rom. I am on 5.1.1. The casing and covers for note edge are less as compared to note 4
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tabish84 said:
I have 915g note edge and i am very happy with it. I have rooted it and have installed xposed alongwith the custom rom. I am on 5.1.1. The casing and covers for note edge are less as compared to note 4
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Does 5.1.1 bring back the camera button on the Edge Screen or is it still on the main window as it was on 5.0.1. Also are notifications back to only being on the Edge Screen or are the still popping up?
After getting feedback from you guys as well as Note 4 owners, I decided to buy the Edge. It should be here tomorrow - I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. Is it tomorrow yet?!
After doing more reading, I will likely get: a spare TrendOn battery with charger, maybe a screen protector (possibly KlearKare), and a case or bumper. Case selection seems pretty limited. I use a Caseology (TPU?) on my S4 and like that it's not bulky, has moderate texture, and wasn't expensive. Are theresimilar options for the Edge? Depending on what's available, I've also thought about getting a case like that and then cutting out most of the back, leaving the leather back exposed while protecting the edges.
Not sure about cases. I only use my OEM Flip Cover. Its perfect. Also the phone with the cover makes it easy to kung fu grip the phone really strongly. Have yet to drop the phone
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Note Edge is unique, one of a kind phone. It is the first and also the last of its own product line. Edge screen is very useful. The edge on s6 edge and s6 edge+ are gimmick. Retarded Media killed Note Edge. I'm so mad about that.
Development for Note Edge is basically dead. But i have no issue using my Note Edge without root or any modification.
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I agree. ..
This is the best phone ever made cos of the edge and it won't have a successor!!!!!!!!!!
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edo101 said:
I swear a lot of people these days are retarded. I love my Note Edge and I am super pissed the Media killed it. Anyways the finger print scanner works wonders for me. I actually prefer the slide method instead of pressing and holding. It just feels faster.
I saved my right and left middle finger, and my right and left thumbs and it works perfectly. You just need a slow but steady swipe. Its perfect. Seriously i am bamboozled by how much this phone din't take off but I am happy I own one.
Even when I am walking around campus and girls see it, they are all impressed by what the Edge Screen can do. If you a power user, the Note Edge is the last true great phone made for us. I am using the T Mobile version on MetroPCS
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I agree.
On the swipe... set it to swipe up. Much easier.
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pholt33 said:
After getting feedback from you guys as well as Note 4 owners, I decided to buy the Edge. It should be here tomorrow - I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. Is it tomorrow yet?!
After doing more reading, I will likely get: a spare TrendOn battery with charger, maybe a screen protector (possibly KlearKare), and a case or bumper. Case selection seems pretty limited. I use a Caseology (TPU?) on my S4 and like that it's not bulky, has moderate texture, and wasn't expensive. Are theresimilar options for the Edge? Depending on what's available, I've also thought about getting a case like that and then cutting out most of the back, leaving the leather back exposed while protecting the edges.
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Best case is leather flip. ...
Get Note Edge. The International version preferably.
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Get Note Edge. The International version preferably.
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Yes SM-N915F or SM-N915FY
While I do love my edge, do be aware that compare to note 4 owners, you will be treated with unbound discrimination . Unfairly, cool case companies refused to make cases for this phone. Nobody wants to work on root for it. Gear vr doesn't fit. Glass screen protectors failed to be produced. Extended battery cases choices are very slim. You will be worst that a second class citizen. At least that's how I feel since I got this phone. Anyway, rant over.
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same here. i actually have the Note 4 and the Note Edge. i loved my Note 4 with a passion but i appreciated the edge display and capabilities. it was gimmicky but it did have a use-- notifications without unlocking the phone, the marquee feel to it, and shortcuts to some other key functions of the phone right there without having to swipe and search my app drawer. the only drawback that I'm experiencing is that the battery life seemed to be killed with the 5.0.1 update, (not to mention i have the Verizon variant, so it took FOREVER just to even get THAT much.) i'm considering going back to my Note 4 just for this reason, but i'm searching the forums to see if there's any kind of resolution or suggestions for it. without root and any other major development for the phone, i'm kind of stuck. but i hope that you enjoy yours.
I found a solution to the battery problem.I downgraded back to KitKat from 5.0.1, thats after doing everything I can to solve the battery issues with Lollipop even with a fresh install of stock. I think il be staying for awhile with this. By the way i have SM-N915G
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Yeah Kit Kat will always be the only home for the Note Edge proper. Short of finding custom ROMS. Its depressing how the only phone to actually try something different and Do it pretty damn well will never ever get a sequel. This phone wows everyone I show to it. The positive response I've gotten from Apple users that wanted to buy it alone tells me that the public just was never given a chance to try it.
Also I wish there was a harder version of the Flip Case. I dropped my phone on concrete and it got a scratch and now that crack keeps spreading lol. Its still barely noticeable with normal use. But its noticeable when the screen is off. Pissed of at lack of support will never ever let this phone go until something more revolutionary comes out. Its just that damn good. Power use the edge screen like no other
True, i was about to trade my edge for Note 4. For battery,accessories, & more choices of custom ROMs but after being satisfied with KiTKat i think il hold on to this. I actually wanted to try Nexus 6P.I'll see in the future.Note 5 without sd card slot really turned me off its so difficult to say goodbye to the note series.
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True, i was about to trade my edge for Note 4. For battery,accessories, & more choices of custom ROMs but after being satisfied with KiTKat i think il hold on to this. I actually wanted to try Nexus 6P.I'll see in the future.Note 5 without sd card slot really turned me off its so difficult to say goodbye to the note series.
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For me I can't. I have bad ADD so I need to have a phone that will allow me to jot down things on the fly. The Edge was the perferct answer. Cannot ever see myself use another phone without a stylus.
I just really really really really hope another manufacturer or Samsung themselves go back to being more revolutionary and market well to make another Edge phone with actually functionality. If they don't, I'l;l buy two more Note Edge when they get cheaper so I can have backups. Thats how much I love this phone. I use my phone like a computer, especially because I am in school
Actually, today, I got a date just by showing this girl I met at a school diner my phone. I used the phone as a social thing too. Samsung needs to start marketing their stuff better
I currently own a Galaxy S5 and previously had the Galaxy S2. Both phones had a setting that was absolutely essential to anyone that wears gloves, Increase Touch Sensitivity. I spend a lot of time on my motorcycle with gloves, so not having this feature on the Galaxy S7 is almost a deal breaker for me. I went to the Verizon store yesterday with a couple pair of gloves and tried the new S7. I was able to use the screen, but the S7 recognized less than 20% of my inputs. Did the Galaxy S6 have the Increase Touch Sensitivity feature? Does anyone know if this is specific to hardware, or is this just another example of Samsung removing features?
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I currently own a Galaxy S5 and previously had the Galaxy S2. Both phones had a setting that was absolutely essential to anyone that wears gloves, Increase Touch Sensitivity. I spend a lot of time on my motorcycle with gloves, so not having this feature on the Galaxy S7 is almost a deal breaker for me. I went to the Verizon store yesterday with a couple pair of gloves and tried the new S7. I was able to use the screen, but the S7 recognized less than 20% of my inputs. Did the Galaxy S6 have the Increase Touch Sensitivity feature? Does anyone know if this is specific to hardware, or is this just another example of Samsung removing features?
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Samsung didnt remove the feature, apparantly as everyone always left it ticked they no longer have the option and its always enabled. Thats why the s6 and s6 are soo much more sensitive than the iphones. They havnt removed it. Ive had the s7 and s6 and both of them have been working perfectly with my gloves. The same way the s5 did with that option turned on.
I hate it enabled by default in my s7. it registers touch even if I don't touch screen from 2 millimeters away.
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I hate it enabled by default in my s7. it registers touch even if I don't touch screen from 2 millimeters away.
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I agree. I find this phone very sensitive to touch.
sallek97 said:
Samsung didnt remove the feature, apparantly as everyone always left it ticked they no longer have the option and its always enabled. Thats why the s6 and s6 are soo much more sensitive than the iphones. They havnt removed it. Ive had the s7 and s6 and both of them have been working perfectly with my gloves. The same way the s5 did with that option turned on.
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I'm not trying to troll you, but I don't believe you when you say you can control the screen with gloves on. I'll gladly eat my words, but I would like to see a video of someone using gloves on a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. We have both models at home and neither works with gloves.
As i said it doesnt work with all gloves but it works with my thin gloves. Why dont you just but touch screen gloves
sallek97 said:
As i said it doesnt work with all gloves but it works with my thin gloves. Why dont you just but touch screen gloves
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Because it's hard to find quality motorcycle gloves that work with a touchscreen.
Because I have hundreds of dollars invested in high quality motorcycle, snowmobile & skiing gloves.
Because my Galaxy S5 worked perfectly with gloves and I didn't think they would remove something that worked perfectly before.
I agree that the touchscreen on the S7 is overly sensitive compared to the S5, but I don't think your information about Samsung implementing the feature is correct. I think it's either hardware (different LCD product) or stupidity on Samsung's behalf for leaving out the feature.
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Because it's hard to find quality motorcycle gloves that work with a touchscreen.
Because I have hundreds of dollars invested in high quality motorcycle, snowmobile & skiing gloves.
Because my Galaxy S5 worked perfectly with gloves and I didn't think they would remove something that worked perfectly before.
I agree that the touchscreen on the S7 is overly sensitive compared to the S5, but I don't think your information about Samsung implementing the feature is correct. I think it's either hardware (different LCD product) or stupidity on Samsung's behalf for leaving out the feature.
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Well thats true, i think the S5 was an amazing phone, they didnt only remove that feature though, they also removed hover over screen features, motion features, removable battery, and soo many more really good features , but theres no way to add this feature youre correct, but Ill still give you some options.
1: http://www.amazon.com/AnyGlove-TM-L...=UTF8&qid=1459957912&sr=8-1&keywords=anyglove
Anyglove works most the time, its like a liquid that makes any glove touch screen compatible
2:Sew in conductive thread on the finger tips
http://www.amazon.com/Conductive-th...=1459957938&sr=8-2&keywords=conductive+thread
3:http://www.ebay.com/itm/16186925876...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=161869258762&_rdc=1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-...258710?hash=item3f52c01156:g:xEUAAOSwyQtV4grB
You can get thumbdogs, which are made for motorcycle gloves.
4: http://www.amazon.com/AnyGlove-TM-L...=UTF8&qid=1459958338&sr=8-1&keywords=anyglove
You can get anyglove or nanotip liquid to apply, ive heard these wrok well with motorcycle gloves
http://www.amazon.com/NANOTIPS-Blac...=UTF8&qid=1459958338&sr=8-3&keywords=anyglove
5.http://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-3-5mm-A...246973?hash=item5d5227033d:g:CToAAOSwD0lUbWHn
Or you can just get a mini stylus to connect into your audio port
Anyone find a fix for this yet. Still can't use this phone with gloves.
cyko said:
Anyone find a fix for this yet. Still can't use this phone with gloves.
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Have you thought about adding these to your riding gloves?not sure how well they work.
I can't post links but Google glove tacts
AGARC1A said:
Have you thought about adding these to your riding gloves?not sure how well they work.
I can't post links but Google glove tacts
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Yes, I have them. They wear out after a few weeks, very expensive. I wish someone could figure out if this is a hardware or software limitation.
If you have android nougat fresh version might be the problem. I just got galaxy xcover 4 with nougat and the gloves mode doesnt work.
Sensitivity is lower than other phones and i have a lot of misses while typing.
I had to remove the screen protector cause the touch was unusable...
cyko said:
I currently own a Galaxy S5 and previously had the Galaxy S2. Both phones had a setting that was absolutely essential to anyone that wears gloves, Increase Touch Sensitivity. I spend a lot of time on my motorcycle with gloves, so not having this feature on the Galaxy S7 is almost a deal breaker for me. I went to the Verizon store yesterday with a couple pair of gloves and tried the new S7. I was able to use the screen, but the S7 recognized less than 20% of my inputs. Did the Galaxy S6 have the Increase Touch Sensitivity feature? Does anyone know if this is specific to hardware, or is this just another example of Samsung removing features?
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Superman rom V2.80 for S7 had the sensitivity button in the pull-down menu.
It is very helpful!
This feature is unfortunately removed in the version 3.01
forest1971 said:
Superman rom V2.80 for S7 had the sensitivity button in the pull-down menu.
It is very helpful!
This feature is unfortunately removed in the version 3.01
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That's interesting because I thought it was a hardware issue. If what you say is true, this is just another reason to hate Samsung. I'd love to see a video of a Galaxy S7/S8/S9 working with regular gloves to prove that it works. If it actually does, and it really is a software feature, people should start a campaign to get Samsung to bring it back.
Just curious , as the new model is on the way , after The Bomb Note 7 ,
How many of you will still update to a new s8 ?
All day! Can't wait
Me
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As I don't like the fingerprintsensor on the back I'll wait which benefits it will have opposite S7 edge and decide then.
I'll decide when I'll have the oportunity to get on in hands
I doubt I will ever buy another edge screen. It was a mistake for me... it's almost useless, leads to unwanted touches on screen specially when i'm laying in bed and the screen protectors don't fit properly due ot the edges fitting issues. Specific screen protectors 3M privacy film looks ridiculous on it... because since they are thick they need to be cut before the edges. So no edges, useless like almost 99% of bloatware that samsung fills the phone with.
Waiting to see it first if it's same design/similar specs then not interested, I new sh!t will get the S8 Plus
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Just curious , as the new model is on the way , after The Bomb Note 7 ,
How many of you will still update to a new s8 ?
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I'm waiting to see what the official specs will be for the version in my country, and if that fits my needs I will get the S8 Plus
Maybe next year when lower the price. Taxes in my country are absurdly high.
I will
i am thinking about to buy one, im really interested how samsung will manage the fingerprint sensor. And i am reall curious about 18,5 inch "hard implemented" rumors. i have an s7 edge now, i had the note 7 before. so if the note 7 would be out now, i would not even think about to buy an s/s8 plus. i hope, samsung will also "debloat" touchwiz and make much smoother than it is right now. they did good changes with touchwiz since couple of years, so i am also excited to see the changes in touchwiz in the s8
6.2 " screen...yes sign me up for one.
Been waiting for years for samsung to release a high end 6" device!
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I will wait for the S9. I think the second version of a phone after a major hardware update use to be better.
That being said, I hope Samsung will propose non EDGE screen. I really do not like them: Useless and weaken screen strength.
I have had the Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, (skipped the S5 for the LG G2) S6 Edge and now S7 flat. I have had the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, Pro 8, S 8.4 and S2 8.0. Assuming the S8 isn't globally bootloader locked (a la US Qualcomm S7), it's almost certain I will have a S8 5.8.
S7 Edge performing beautifully.
Upgrading every Gen is for morons and greedy hardware companies.
I wont, I cant switch phone every year, its too expensive.. maybe wait untill note 10...
I will never buy a Samsung device again because its slower OS update.
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Not me. Just got the S7 Edge. Maybe the Note 9 or S9.
insaned said:
I doubt I will ever buy another edge screen. It was a mistake for me... it's almost useless, leads to unwanted touches on screen specially when i'm laying in bed and the screen protectors don't fit properly due ot the edges fitting issues. Specific screen protectors 3M privacy film looks ridiculous on it... because since they are thick they need to be cut before the edges. So no edges, useless like almost 99% of bloatware that samsung fills the phone with.
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+1
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force70 said:
6.2 " screen...yes sign me up for one.
Been waiting for years for samsung to release a high end 6" device!
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The thing is that the screens are not really bigger than the S7 and S7 Edge. They look like being about the same width, just taller, with the extra height taken up by the on screen buttons (that weren't there on the S7 models, as it had separate physical buttons). The usable screen space looks like it will be about the same as the current models (S7=S8, S7 Edge=S8+).