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So what is it? Are you still using and loving your Dev Edition S5 or have you moved on to something else?
sem1845 said:
So what is it? Are you still using and loving your Dev Edition S5 or have you moved on to something else?
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Still rocking the Dev. Ed. S5, but honestly this is going to be my last Android on Verizon. I need my Android phones to be open and to get rapid security updates, so my next Android phone will be a Nexus device on Tmobile. I will keep my Verizon line but park, gasp, an iPhone on it.
timeToy said:
Still rocking the Dev. Ed. S5, but honestly this is going to be my last Android on Verizon. I need my Android phones to be open and to get rapid security updates, so my next Android phone will be a Nexus device on Tmobile. I will keep my Verizon line but park, gasp, an iPhone on it.
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I went the Nexus 6 route but stuck with Verizon and my unlimited data plan :good:
I'm still on my dev edition but seriously looking at the 2015 nexus 5 from LG (the 6" device from Huwei doesn't interest me, I've got a Note 4 that I don't use because it's too damn big, same issue with the iphone 6+ that's also an option through work). Since the LG will be based on the one of the SD808/810/820 there will probably be a Verizon version available since it's trivial to add VZW support with those chipsets. The other option I'm looking at is the upcoming Sony z4v if they allow unlock of the bootloader, but it will probably have as many issues as the S5 with updates so the Nexus is the frontrunner on that front (the SD card slot, Qi charging, and waterproof construction are pluses for the z4v)
I was wondering since google will release a security system update for android that allows hackers to get to ur phone by texting if I can call sammy tech support and have them upgrade my phone to that updated system and still keep it dev
I'm not on a Dev edition, but this will be my last Samsung phone as many others have said. I'm going to try to get the Nexus 6 2015 as soon as it comes out. Tired of the locked up phone by Verizon and Samsung, and having to debloat every update.
timeToy said:
Still rocking the Dev. Ed. S5, but honestly this is going to be my last Android on Verizon. I need my Android phones to be open and to get rapid security updates, so my next Android phone will be a Nexus device on Tmobile. I will keep my Verizon line but park, gasp, an iPhone on it.
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Having a Nexus on Verizon would be open as well... Google wouldn't allow Verizon to lock their phone. And the updates come straight from Google. Notice that there's no segregation in the nexus forum between carriers.
sem1845 said:
I went the Nexus 6 route but stuck with Verizon and my unlimited data plan :good:
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Didn't want to wait for the 2015 Nexus 6?
afidel said:
I'm still on my dev edition but seriously looking at the 2015 nexus 5 from LG (the 6" device from Huwei doesn't interest me, I've got a Note 4 that I don't use because it's too damn big, same issue with the iphone 6+ that's also an option through work). Since the LG will be based on the one of the SD808/810/820 there will probably be a Verizon version available since it's trivial to add VZW support with those chipsets. The other option I'm looking at is the upcoming Sony z4v if they allow unlock of the bootloader, but it will probably have as many issues as the S5 with updates so the Nexus is the frontrunner on that front (the SD card slot, Qi charging, and waterproof construction are pluses for the z4v)
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There's no reason for Google to exclude the phone from Verizon, but the last time they made it, only phones purchased from Verizon or the Google Play store could be used on the Verizon network. Not sure if they changed that later.
razzrmaxx said:
I was wondering since google will release a security system update for android that allows hackers to get to ur phone by texting if I can call sammy tech support and have them upgrade my phone to that updated system and still keep it dev
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Stagefright? There's already a patch for that, but not sure if you'll keep dev edition. I'm waiting for them to make it so we can update it and keep root.
Spartan117H3 said:
Didn't want to wait for the 2015 Nexus 6?
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A few months ago when I bought the 6, the new Nexus devices were a distant thought. I'm not sure the newer ones will be that much of an improvement over the current 6. Although, I did love the fingerprint sensor on the S5 with LastPass enabled!
sem1845 said:
A few months ago when I bought the 6, the new Nexus devices were a distant thought. I'm not sure the newer ones will be that much of an improvement over the current 6. Although, I did love the fingerprint sensor on the S5 with LastPass enabled!
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Ah, a few months ago, I understand. I'm impatiently waiting for the new 6. I never liked Motorola's build quality after bad personal experiences with any of their phones.
The differences are:
2014
6" screen
2k res
13mp camera
3GB ram
Quad Core Snapdragon 805
3220 mAh Li-Po
2015
5.7" screen
2k res (rumored sAmoled display)
21 mp camera
3-4GB ram (probably 4GB)
Octa Core Snapdragon 810 or 820 (Rumor says 820 still has overheat issues)
3500 mAh battery
Aluminum body/fingerprint scanner on back
USB type C (hopefully USB 3.1 as well, or it would be a bit redundant).
I'm mostly looking forward to the new USB 3.1 standard and more ram over the S5. Everything else isn't that interesting. I'm not sure how I'll like the fingerprint scanner being on the back, I'm sure I'll need to get used to that.
Dev. Ed. S5 soldier on with OG5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/g900vvru2bog5-factoryodintarimage-t3179527
afidel said:
I'm still on my dev edition but seriously looking at the 2015 nexus 5 from LG (the 6" device from Huwei doesn't interest me, I've got a Note 4 that I don't use because it's too damn big, same issue with the iphone 6+ that's also an option through work). Since the LG will be based on the one of the SD808/810/820 there will probably be a Verizon version available since it's trivial to add VZW support with those chipsets. The other option I'm looking at is the upcoming Sony z4v if they allow unlock of the bootloader, but it will probably have as many issues as the S5 with updates so the Nexus is the frontrunner on that front (the SD card slot, Qi charging, and waterproof construction are pluses for the z4v)
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There are so many to choose from, I've somewhat narrowed it down to a few but will not exclude others. MicroSD expansion, removeable battery, rootability and running custom roms make up my criteria. I am on AT&T currently using a Note 4, my carrier limits some of the samsung devices from being root friendly, so really not looking at the s6 and note 5 although I could buy a T-Mobile variant and use it on at&t. Really like what I see from the moto x style (pure), lg nexus 5x(awaiting verified specs), Huawei nexus 6p (awaiting verified specs) and the lg g4. Tomorrow (9/29/15) is the Google announcement of the two new Nexus devices (LG 5x and Huawei 6PP) and the first two devices to be running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. I enjoy reading the input of fellow xda members and figured if you were me, which one would you pick? Or would you pick something else?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
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I have my S2 paired with a Nexus 5X. Very happy with the device (and the N5X) but I am curious as to whether there is any functionality I lose by not pairing with an S6 or other Samsung phone. I have searched on the web and asked the Samsung support line this question and neither have been helpful. Does anyone here have insight?
Won't get Samsung Pay in the future.
I think Galaxy owners have the option to purchase paid apps on the gear app store right now, non Galaxy user only can get the free ones.
I also believe Galaxy owners have access to an email and messenger app on their Gear.
Also can't get milk music
supersoulfly said:
Won't get Samsung Pay in the future.
I think Galaxy owners have the option to purchase paid apps on the gear app store right now, non Galaxy user only can get the free ones.
I also believe Galaxy owners have access to an email and messenger app on their Gear.
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...Is there a way, if i buy an app from a Samsung device (login with Samsung account, pay for it, download to the GEAR S2), and i want to use it with an other mobile device (HTC M9)?
Has anyone tried to pair this with a Moto X Pure Edition?
I'm now getting the option to buy apps on my Nexus 6 for my s2.
Yup, paid apps are now on non samsung phones!
Trying to buy paid apps on my non Samsung phone and nothing happens. When I click the purchase button a blue spinner shows and just sits. Then it eventually just says connection time out. I can download free apps without issue.
Using a Mi4c.
mishuno said:
Trying to buy paid apps on my non Samsung phone and nothing happens. When I click the purchase button a blue spinner shows and just sits. Then it eventually just says connection time out. I can download free apps without issue.
Using a Mi4c.
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Did you set up a card in the store yet? Go to the drop down right when you enter the store and select "credit card." See if that clears up the issue for you.
There is not an option for Credit Card in the drop down.
Only:
Samsung Gear Apps
Announcements
Settings
Help
And in settings there is not option either.
I had to reboot my watch to get any apps - paid or unpaid - to install.
As far as I know, you also cannot answer the phone using a non-Samsung phone from the S2. Only option is to decline or send a default message. Non-3G watch. Would be nice to accept and answer the phone call with the watch, as I'm trying to get my phone out.
If I remember well, the answer call button only appeared on my watch when I got a bluetooth headset paired with phone.
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I think with note 7 being taken off market, S7/S7edge are now again samsung flagships and until S8 gets out, samsung will hopefully pay more attention to S7 users. Maybe we get faster software updates?
toofimoofi said:
I think with note 7 being taken off market, S7/S7edge are now again samsung flagships and until S8 gets out, samsung will hopefully pay more attention to S7 users. Maybe we get faster software updates?
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Nope, they will focus on the S8 to make sure it's quality control is near perfect.
To be honest, as a S7 edge user, I never felt abandoned by Samsung.
Before that S7, I had a Xperia Z5 and it was horrible. Awful outdated software, non-existent security updates, bugs that persisted for months without a proper fix, Sony denying issues MANY users were reporting on the official support forum, etc.
Galactus said:
Nope, they will focus on the S8 to make sure it's quality control is near perfect.
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The hardware people will be focusing on the S8 now which leaves the software people free to hopefully update the S7
Yeah I agree with you strongly. Because S7 and N7 match each other in hardware Samsung was trying to let us buy N7 because of its upgraded firmware and it Intentionally delays this upgrade to S7. Now the game rules have changed
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Dear Friends,
Very possible this question has been asked here before, but I couldn't find a concrete answer. Since Gear S2 now has the ability to use Samsung Pay, is there anyone out there using the watch to use Samsung Pay feature on it, with a NON-Samsung, Rooted phone like LG V10 or Nexus 6P and etc? If so, can you share how you were able to manage that pairing and if the MST feature works?
I only wonder because non-Samsung phones wouldn't have all the Knox fun on them to possibly allow this use case? Thanks for your help in advance!
ProFragger said:
Dear Friends,
Very possible this question has been asked here before, but I couldn't find a concrete answer. Since Gear S2 now has the ability to use Samsung Pay, is there anyone out there using the watch to use Samsung Pay feature on it, with a NON-Samsung, Rooted phone like LG V10 or Nexus 6P and etc? If so, can you share how you were able to manage that pairing and if the MST feature works?
I only wonder because non-Samsung phones wouldn't have all the Knox fun on them to possibly allow this use case? Thanks for your help in advance!
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I would also like to figure this out. I can't get samsung pay to work when I install lineage on my moto x pure. I set everything up and when I try to add a credit card it comes back with an inoquious message saying that it failed.
Thanks for your advice!
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