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2 weeks and is broken!

2 weeks and is broken!
I had this thing for not more that 2 weeks and the speaker is broken
T-mobile is sending replacement tomorrow, but this is disappointing from HTC
Only this time i will put screen protector from day one.... the screen is not exactly scratch resistant.
If we add the battery performance andddd this is not exactly Desire

How'd you break it?

I work in mobile sales and deal with people like you on a daily basis, "i've only had it 2 weeks and its all scratched/part A broken/ its really slow/ battery life rubbish" I have had my desire for nearly 2 months with no scratches, the screen is as scratch resistant as most touch devices - as in don't stick it somewhere its gonna get scratched- pockets with keys - and you'll be fine. Try and remember how much these devices cost and treat them with respect. If your unfamiliar with Android/smartphones/computers then don't complain if it doesn't work as you'd expect as you have no knowledge or experience to base it on and have more than likely done something wrong, lastly battery life on all touch devices is poor when compared to older mobiles - WE ALL KNOW THIS BY NOW!! - learn how to use power management features and apps such as juice defender, be aware that lithium ion battery life will improve within the first month if used properly and finally if you don't know these things then USE GOOGLE FFS!! This is a forum for android general discussions not to pointlessly whine when you can't look after your own phone! END OF RANT
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It's all scratched up and broken after only two weeks? Unless you work in construction or something you REALLY need to learn how to treat your devices or stick to something more play school. It's an expensive high tech device, it's not a rubber coated brick. It's a small computer with a 3.7 inch GLASS screen... learn how to treat it.

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Try and remember how much these devices cost and treat them with respect.
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This.
People are the same with laptops.. just because its portable it doesn't mean its not a fragile bit of modern tech.

Did I miss something in HTC's advertising? Where does it say its scratch resistant?
And you have had it 2 weeks, the battery should only just be starting to reach its peak performance.
I don't wish to appear cynical but all your statements point to the fact that you don't look after your phone and have limited knowledge about it, I'm not surprised your speaker has broken. Count yourself really lucky HTC are giving you a second chance.

Lol.. lucky their speaker broke, that sounds like a genuine fault.
I have to admit I think the speaker is of bad quality. Bloody built in obsolescence imo

Lucky you are getting a replacement.
Mine has dust under the screen, this is not something I could have done myself, not that amount of dust in that specific place after 2 weeks (I've had the phone longer but it's been there for 2 weeks).
T-Mobile wont do anything, even though the Nexus One has the same issue.

CarpeDiemsNuts said:
I work in mobile sales and deal with people like you on a daily basis, "i've only had it 2 weeks and its all scratched/part A broken/ its really slow/ battery life rubbish" I have had my desire for nearly 2 months with no scratches, the screen is as scratch resistant as most touch devices - as in don't stick it somewhere its gonna get scratched- pockets with keys - and you'll be fine. Try and remember how much these devices cost and treat them with respect. If your unfamiliar with Android/smartphones/computers then don't complain if it doesn't work as you'd expect as you have no knowledge or experience to base it on and have more than likely done something wrong, lastly battery life on all touch devices is poor when compared to older mobiles - WE ALL KNOW THIS BY NOW!! - learn how to use power management features and apps such as juice defender, be aware that lithium ion battery life will improve within the first month if used properly and finally if you don't know these things then USE GOOGLE FFS!! This is a forum for android general discussions not to pointlessly whine when you can't look after your own phone! END OF RANT
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oursoul said:
This.
People are the same with laptops.. just because its portable it doesn't mean its not a fragile bit of modern tech.
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Whiterin said:
It's all scratched up and broken after only two weeks? Unless you work in construction or something you REALLY need to learn how to treat your devices or stick to something more play school. It's an expensive high tech device, it's not a rubber coated brick. It's a small computer with a 3.7 inch GLASS screen... learn how to treat it.
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Agreed to all.
I have had iPhones, HTC HD2, Hero etc and never scratched one of them. I don't use screen protectors or cases, I don't need them as I put the phones in my pocket without my keys in that pocket. My left one is for my phone, my right for everything else.
Unless you have had a dodgy unit that is made of plastic, I'd have to say its probably down to how you are storing it!
Good luck with your second one

Hmm interesting replies...
I was driving from work and my sat nav suddenly went muted ant that’s it. When i shake the device the speaker works on and off... so for me this is dodgy speaker
About the scratches... Its only one tiny scratch caused by my PLASTIC button on my pocket ...

Could be anything, a bit of sand in your pocket and you're screen is full of scratches. Pouch and screen protector all the way! Or pay around 400 euro's (directly or indirectly) and don't care what happens to those 400 euro's.
Anyway, there are always devices that can have some problems like a broken speaker or something.
Try reading a forum about whatever device, and there are always the same 'stories' like yours. Maybe it's because we're promised perfection which is impossible. But perhaps it's we all want to have perfection and don't know that's impossible anymore. But! There is a reason warranty exists... sometimes things break. No matter what product.

[Q] Talk me out of buying a Galaxy S III

I am currently a Nexus One owner, and I am looking at the Galaxy S III (T-Mobile, USA).
I already know a lot about the hardware. The fact that it has an sdcard slot and replaceable battery really sold me.
I have a pretty good idea of why I like the device, based on the specs.
Now, you guys talk me out of it. What problems are there? What are the flaws? I bet I can learn a lot from what you owners have to say.
I would be looking at the dark blue color, since I can't get black. My carrier is T-Mobile USA. The first thing I would do is root it and install the most stable Cyanogenmod nightly I can get.
I've heard that replacing the front screen is very difficult, and thus breaking my screen would be very expensive (unlike my Nexus One, where I can replace the digitizer for $35, and I have, twice).
I like the size of my Nexus One, and I am not fond of these huge Android phones, because I carry it in my front pants pocket.
I've heard that the S III is somewhat fragile and breaks easily. Is there any truth to this?

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I am currently a Nexus One owner, and I am looking at the Galaxy S III (T-Mobile, USA).
I already know a lot about the hardware. The fact that it has an sdcard slot and replaceable battery really sold me.
I have a pretty good idea of why I like the device, based on the specs.
Now, you guys talk me out of it. What problems are there? What are the flaws? I bet I can learn a lot from what you owners have to say.
I would be looking at the dark blue color, since I can't get black. My carrier is T-Mobile USA. The first thing I would do is root it and install the most stable Cyanogenmod nightly I can get.
I've heard that replacing the front screen is very difficult, and thus breaking my screen would be very expensive (unlike my Nexus One, where I can replace the digitizer for $35, and I have, twice).
I like the size of my Nexus One, and I am not fond of these huge Android phones, because I carry it in my front pants pocket.
I've heard that the S III is somewhat fragile and breaks easily. Is there any truth to this?
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1) Flaws and problems - It's not free, that's both a flaw and a problem.
2) Don't break your screen. Don't break your screen. Don't break your screen.
3) It's not that big, you get used to it.

jmomo said:
I am currently a Nexus One owner, and I am looking at the Galaxy S III (T-Mobile, USA).
I already know a lot about the hardware. The fact that it has an sdcard slot and replaceable battery really sold me.
I have a pretty good idea of why I like the device, based on the specs.
Now, you guys talk me out of it. What problems are there? What are the flaws? I bet I can learn a lot from what you owners have to say.
I would be looking at the dark blue color, since I can't get black. My carrier is T-Mobile USA. The first thing I would do is root it and install the most stable Cyanogenmod nightly I can get.
I've heard that replacing the front screen is very difficult, and thus breaking my screen would be very expensive (unlike my Nexus One, where I can replace the digitizer for $35, and I have, twice).
I like the size of my Nexus One, and I am not fond of these huge Android phones, because I carry it in my front pants pocket.
I've heard that the S III is somewhat fragile and breaks easily. Is there any truth to this?
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Well the only flaw i see is on stock touchwiz that battery can randomly plumet and leave u with a 4 to 6 hour battery life instead of 12 to 16 hours that i normally get with about 3h screen on time ^^ but if you are going with cm the u don't have to worry other than that you get used to the size and i can't really say there has been a flaw with mine i have dropped it only twice but it wasn't that hard of a drop so i can't tell you how durable it is. One of thing i disliked was the button placement of the power and volume rocker it's pretty hard not to accidentally hit volume up or down while locking and unlocking the phone but as time goes you grow a accustomed to it. And then i learned that all Samsung devices pretty much have the same button placement even old dumb phones have it like that.
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Galaxy S 2 is a good cellphone even better than galaxy s3. Buy it. You will not regret about it

SergioShpadi said:
Galaxy S 2 is a good cellphone even better than galaxy s3. Buy it. You will not regret about it
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Can you explain how the S2 is better than the S3??

The thin profile makes it a lot easier to carry in your pocket than you might think.
From everything I've see, do NOT break your screen it's not a pleasant replacement on these phones.
I came from a HTC Sensation and I'm a little blown away at how snappy the phone is. The only minor gripe I have is I don't particularly like pentile matrix screens but of those, the high resolution of the SGS3 makes up for it a little.
Otherwise, it's a great phone. Styling is subjective, but the curved edges make the phone feel smaller in your hand. Another observation was that for me it was so thin and slippery I was worried about dropping it. Ended up putting a skinomi skin on the battery cover and it works well for me.

The only reason I could see for not upgrading from the nexus to the s3 is possibly waiting another 4-5 months to get the s4 whenever it is released, but that might not be until next summer for all anybody knows. IMO the only phone equal to the s3 is the note2, but since you said you don't like big phones the note is definitely not a good choice.

No negatives. Best phone ever. Especially with all the great devs here. Buy it. U won't regret it.

This phone is fantastic. I came from an original Galaxy S so I had to get used to an "actual" button for home, but it didn't take long.
I would seriously suggest ev1lart's Wicked rom series tho. Stupid long battery life and ridiculous community support.
There are a hundred "toughness tests" out there with various results. I would just be careful regardless. It's a $500 phone! Regardless of what you pay for it, something of value should merit some caution I would hope. Regardless, I put a simple Diztronic case on it and it's survived every 2 to 4 foot drop it's had. The case also improves the grip, as it's pretty slick and thin to begin with.
Good luck man. It really is the king phone right now as far as I'm concerned.

BUY TWO!!!

If you carry your phone in the pocket... why don't you use belt loop case? I have never dropped out scratched my phone using that. S3 is a big phone, way too big for any pocket.
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I use relaxed fit jeans and they fit completely fine in my pockets and my biggest phone was a Dell steak and every phone feels smaller so to me, the s3 is not that big. To me of course. To others, well they device
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Mine fits fine in PJ pants, athletic shorts, jean shorts, casual work pants, and suit pants. I'm 6'1" but I don't think that'd make my pockets substantially bigger.. I don't have my phone in a case though, just a sunglass bag.

Converting from smaller phones?

Hey all! So basically, I have a HTC incredible s at the moment and i really want to get the note 2 once I'm out of contract in a couple months. How did you guys with phones of about 4-4.3 inches go when you got the monstrous 5.5? Thanks
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I went from an X10 to a One X for a little bit then to the Note 2 and it was the best choice I ever made lol.
The size feels odd for about a day, but after that it feels perfect. Makes you wonder how you lived with a small(er) screened phone for so long

Same here, I went from a Desire HD to Note 2 and whilst it did feel odd for a few days, I'm totally used to it now and it just seems normal.
I did try one out in a shop first though, as I really was dubious at first.

Thanks for the helpful comments guys!
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Honestly I am not so positive about the size as other posters above.
I switched from a Galaxy S3 and even after 2 weeks I still have some problems with the size (and I doubt I will ever solve them).
Of course when using the N2 for any activity other than a phone, the size is much better and if sometime I look at the S3 screen (I gave it to my wife now) it feels so small.
My main problems are:
1) when holding it with one hand during phone calls > 5 mins, I start to feel uncomfortable on my hand. And the longer the call, the bigger the discomfort.
Of course this depends simply on the size of you hands (or if you use a headset mostly)... mine are average at least.
2) when holding the phone with one hand while standing on the bus/train/etc... almost impossible to use it with just one hand unless you set up your home screen with your most used apps near the area your thumb can reach.
Also if I try to reach further with my finger it increases the chance to let it fall down as the grip is unstable.
3) most of my trousers side pockets can barely fit it, but still need to pay attention how I move if I try to step up on something high. (of course depends mostly on what kind of trousers you usually wear)
So in the end nothing really terrible but still a bit bothering me.

Went from desire z to this and wouldn't go back. Need two hands for some things (though not for writing this) but still loving it.
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Most reviews I read online said that you wouldn't be able to use the phone with one hand but I can easily type with one hand and do everything one handed as easy as I could with my one x. Makes me think I've got very big hands or they've just got small hands?

dav08094194 said:
Most reviews I read online said that you wouldn't be able to use the phone with one hand but I can easily type with one hand and do everything one handed as easy as I could with my one x. Makes me think I've got very big hands or they've just got small hands?
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im the same, i have to admit it was originally quite hard to hold but it think my hands have adapted some how lol.

tacchan23 said:
Honestly I am not so positive about the size as other posters above.
I switched from a Galaxy S3 and even after 2 weeks I still have some problems with the size (and I doubt I will ever solve them).
Of course when using the N2 for any activity other than a phone, the size is much better and if sometime I look at the S3 screen (I gave it to my wife now) it feels so small.
My main problems are:
1) when holding it with one hand during phone calls > 5 mins, I start to feel uncomfortable on my hand. And the longer the call, the bigger the discomfort.
Of course this depends simply on the size of you hands (or if you use a headset mostly)... mine are average at least.
2) when holding the phone with one hand while standing on the bus/train/etc... almost impossible to use it with just one hand unless you set up your home screen with your most used apps near the area your thumb can reach.
Also if I try to reach further with my finger it increases the chance to let it fall down as the grip is unstable.
3) most of my trousers side pockets can barely fit it, but still need to pay attention how I move if I try to step up on something high. (of course depends mostly on what kind of trousers you usually wear)
So in the end nothing really terrible but still a bit bothering me.
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I would recommend getting a case with a good grip pattern for your hand strains while in calls. Made the phone feel lighter and actually smaller to me, when I got a light tpu case with incredible skin friction.
Regarding 2, for me it's just practice, didn't think I'd get this good at handling the phone one handed with my relatively small hands. I can't write one handed very effectively since I use SwiftKey, but if it's important it's easy to set up one handed usage in the options with stock keyboard. Again, a case with good grip helps.
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I'm delighted of it's size and possibilities but as people before me said the size has it's prize. It's not really comfortable to carry it in your pocket ( especially if you're not a huge person). I'm jogging with endomondo only with my sgs+, I even don't take it to the partys because its really easy to damage such a big thing in you pocket. Besides that the phone is super fast and confortable to use in your home for internet/games/movies. It's a real monstet but not really mobile
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I feel a bit uncomfortable when i come from desire s at first, but then i feel my hands bigger :banghead:and it fits more into my hand
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Thanks for all the great input guys!
Sent from my not so Incredible S

Replacement opinions

Hey guys,
Got my M8 last Thursday and truly love this thing... Screen is perfect, no dead/stuck pixels, etc... There are TWO things bugging me though. Below the screen where it meets with the grey speaker area I am seeing a gap and the screen sinks in just a tiny bit below the speaker... On the left side it is flush with the screen glass and on the top of the screen it is completely flush all the way across and if I run my finger along the bottom bit where the gap is it feels like it is being pressed up by something inside. Second, my volume rocker is a bit loose but from reading around it seems like this is a normal thing... The only issue I have is that the half where you'd press for volume down sticks out slightly less than the half that you'd press for volume up (rests in the device just a hair deeper).
Do you think these are valid reasons to swap for a new device in the store or do you think the chances of me getting something worse are too high?

Interesting, I just got my m8 because I made a teensy weensy crack in my s5, but that's because I was/am interested in both phones, so the crack have me an excuse to switch but I, and you too if you switch will have to sell your phone, for some less than you bought maybe, but if there is another phone you wanted to try, I'd say you've got an excuse especially if you're like me and like your phones to be pristine. Just keep in mind that pristine state always dies anyway within some time, every user different, so you do your math. Good luck. Try the s5. Pretty baddass and great battery life and playing in/ around the pool/ ocean is fun! Root it tho to speed it up. I can feel the slightly snappierness of the m8
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juntjoo said:
Interesting, I just got my m8 because I made a teensy weensy crack in my s5, but that's because I was/am interested in both phones, so the crack have me an excuse to switch but I, and you too if you switch will have to sell your phone, for some less than you bought maybe, but if there is another phone you wanted to try, I'd say you've got an excuse especially if you're like me and like your phones to be pristine. Just keep in mind that pristine state always dies anyway within some time, every user different, so you do your math. Good luck. Try the s5. Pretty baddass and great battery life and playing in/ around the pool/ ocean is fun! Root it tho to speed it up. I can feel the slightly snappierness of the m8
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I think I am going to stick with the M8, I don't really like Samsung phones and I'm sure even if the S5 is amazing that I'd just not feel content. I will be getting another M8 but I am worried that it won't be up to par either.

Not a bad choice. Do this tho: if you get a used refurb or whatever that states "mint", like I look for, don't trust em. Have then double check with a magnifying glass. My "mint" M8 came with a couple micro blemishes on the screen voiding that mint claim. In my book at least. Good luck. Yeah, I'm liking my m8 thoroughly. Just waiting on wireless charging stuff
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HTC m8 pitfalls?

I'm a long time HTC sensation user and have modded it all the way up to lollipop. Sadly, the wife just dropped it and cracked her entire screen - just today. It was a fun, slo-mo event. Happily, that means it's time to upgrade. sssshhh I know I can buy a new screen...but it's time for an upgrade after 4+ years.
I'm pretty sure I'm going for the m8 rather than the s5, but I'm curious about any, shall we say, un-"reviewed" pit falls?
Things like:
I know the battery is non removable but the S5 has a removable one. We had the sensation so long we burned through a few ankers and it really helped the life span. Comments on the real world battery? One of the strength, to me, was the removable battery. I have an old itouch, with a, let called it, hard to deal with battery. It was nice to not be forced to upgrade when the battery became is hosed.
The modding power. I quite enjoy rooting/s-offing/breaking my phone - but ideally not bricking. I know htc has been a tad cranky in the past with this, it seems okay looking at the development community and I'm not reading up on too many issues but what are experiences between rooting/roming this vs the S5?
Any, I love this phone but, damn, this one thing really suck but there's a easy work around type things? Or it's be the best phone except the battery is ****? Things the main reviewers won't really say?
Hoping to join you guy here from the sensation forums in a few days(and of course root my phone asap)

It just doesn't feel right in my hands. Can't explain it but maybe it's just me and my dislike for curved phones. I still don't like how uncomfortable it feels to hold.

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It just doesn't feel right in my hands. Can't explain it but maybe it's just me and my dislike for curved phones. I still don't like how uncomfortable it feels to hold.
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Enough that the phone isn't worth it? Have you moved on? Wished that you had an S5, nexus 5, etc? Any other major regrets besides the feel?

I have tried every other competitor till now. G3 - sluggish and heats up fast. S5 - build quality, knox and no gpe posibility. Z3 - Too pricey, low on updates and development, otherwise a spectacular phone. OnePlus - No stable ROM to date, even CM11SR44 is buggy.
The battery on the One M8 has been great for me. I always get 4-5h SOT through 1-2days. Keep in mind that I come from Z Ultra and Mi3 that both had 3000+ mah batteries.
My advice is to buy this phone, you will not regret it.

This might actually be the first phone I manage to keep for two years (thus avoiding the inevitable arguement with the wife) hahaha

Here are my problems
1. Camera covers scratch really easily. My main back camera was scratched quite badly, even with a spigen slim armor on all the time. I sent it in for repair and they replaced both the front facing and the back main covers. The back currently is being protected by a 'screen protector'. The coating on the new front cover scratched/came slightly off in about a month and I rubbed the rest away. It remains scratch-free, but (number 2)
2. Dust can get under the speaker grilles and get stuck under front facing camera. Not sure if it is due to the replacement of the covers or what. Just last month, I went to Australia for a military exercise and it was very sandy. I believe it was the sand that went in. With that said, my platoon mate using the same phone did not get even a single speck of dust stuck under his.
I messaged the service centre and they said they would clean it for free under warranty, even with my bootloader unlocked, but the technician would do a diagnostic on my phone. The CSO asked for my IMEI number to check if I was under warranty, which I refused to give. Funny part is, shouldn't all M8s be under warranty since it was released only this year?
With regards to the battery, it is definitely awesome, although mine seem to have been weakened with me abusing it.

Personally I really like it-it's my favorite phone since the HD2. I agree it can be awkward to hold and the camera can be scratched, but for me these problems were easily solved by getting a decent case for it(i.e. not one of the barely covers it slim or dot view style cases, one of the bigger ones that actually protects it. I also put a screen protector on it just to be safe. I've dropped it twice from pocket level and it's fine).
The only thing I've noticed that I think could possibly be better is the battery life. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad per se, but I do feel it could be a little better. Of course, there are power saver apps and whatnot you can do to help with that.
And that's it.
What I like is how customizable it is. The only thing we can't currently do is put W8 on it, but given how wide open this phone is, that may just be a matter of time and interest. Meantime you can pretty much do anything else you want to it, which I love. There's a lot to be said for having the choice to use it however you want to. Can't recommend it enough.

Battery life is pretty good on the m8 especially on gpe a gpe m8 I would rate higher than a nexus device go for the m8 you won't be disappointed

One issue and that's the volume keys, everything else seems perfect to me (fantastic build quality, decent camera, decent battery, easily converted to gpe which is really nice).
Edit: Oh yeah second issue is that the htc keyboard sucks, thankfully that's a non issue because you can easily get better keyboards on the store.

I got the M8! Thanks for you thoughts. Already boot unlocked and Rooted, sadly I'll need sunshine not firewater to s-off when I go there but it's a great phone. Having had a Sensation for the lat 4 years...we've forgotten how fast phones can be! Cheers!

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Enough that the phone isn't worth it? Have you moved on? Wished that you had an S5, nexus 5, etc? Any other major regrets besides the feel?
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Enough that I'm constantly trying to get something else!
Had the Nexus 5 for almost 11 months and absolutely loved the feel of the phone in hand!
I've been trying to get a hold of a Z3 but all the Canadian ones are only 16gb so it's kind of disappointing. I'll wait for a next generation SD810 phone before I switch again. GPE Lollipop has reduced my enthusiasm to find something else!