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I don't know about you guys but I'm starting to think we are gonna get treated like the HD2 was......I mean HTC and Windows gave there dedicated users a great device with the ancient Windows 6.5.....and while we may be running Android 2.2 (which is beginning to become old news) we are running an ancient UI (HTC Sense 1.0) while the new phones are getting Sense 2.0+.....sounds familiar to me with the new Windows 7 devices coming out and the HD2 stuck on 6.5......I really think froyo will be the last major update for the Evo....at least until Q3 or Q4 of this year......What do u guys think???? Id be happier with either Gingerbread or the New Sense or a combination of both......
Its still Sprint's flagship smartphone. The epic doesn't get any love, and I really don't see the shift overtaking it. Does it even have a named replacement yet?
We'll at least get new sense, if not gb soon. Didn't we just see a sense gb rom dump...I lost the thread, but HTC is at least working on something
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I think that the evo will get 2.3. more apps would sell if the evo got 2.4 also...i would not be surprised to see sprint request 2.4 from htc but ill settle for sprint requesting 2.3.
contact sprint if you want to push for an update to 2.3
I dont remember, maybe one of you folks know.
What was the time delta between Google's release of Froyo bits and Sprint/HTC's release of the 2.2 OTA upgrade for EVO?
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I dont remember, maybe one of you folks know.
What was the time delta between Google's release of Froyo bits and Sprint/HTC's release of the 2.2 OTA upgrade for EVO?
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Official release like 2 weeks since it was announce like 2 months (announce in the last week of may and evo got the update in August)
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Sprint is not releasing new phones as quickly as compared to other carriers so I think the EVO will be a flagship phone longer than most other phones.
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Sprint is not releasing new phones as quickly as compared to other carriers so I think the EVO will be a flagship phone longer than most other phones.
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i agree. I want an Evo 2 whatever goodness it may be!
I heard from a friend that works for sprint that LG Optimus 3D is coming to sprint. another industries 1st
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I heard from a friend that works for sprint that LG Optimus 3D is coming to sprint. another industries 1st
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I don't see how that is possible when from my knowledge that phone is a GSM phone that supports HSPA+, not WiMax, not CMDA.
Don't see this phone coming to sprint.
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I don't see how that is possible when from my knowledge that phone is a GSM phone that supports HSPA+, not WiMax, not CMDA.
Don't see this phone coming to sprint.
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You're correct, it is a GSM device.
optimus came out as a gsm phone to, and not after long it was on all 4 carriers
Well I really hope it doesn't come to Sprint. Knowing them, they'll get it and think that they don't need another flagship phone and we'll never get our EVO 2. Besides, we sure as hell don't need another gimmick phone since the Echo will be the reigning king in that department.
evo2 would be nice, but in all fairnest optimus 3d is pretty good phone. hdmi,dlni, 3d, dual core prosessor, 4.3 inch screen etd. has pretty impressive packege, and would be good addition to sprints line up. about echo I really dont know what they was thinkin. phone looks like its ben desined on a launch break. lame
Well Sprint can ask for HTC to upgrade us to a 2.0 Sense but I doubt that will happen as HTC is more focused on their new lines coming out which is fail on their part.
Sprint needs to learn how to push harder for updates out of HTC and remove the bullcrap from their shipped ROMs like their bloatware.
LG & Sprint have not really faired well together imo. Lutus & Lotus elite = garbage, Optimus besides having Android 2.2 is really no better than the sanyo Zio. The best phone they've had for Sprint was the Rumor 2.
I work at a Sprint store & I see the LGs come back all the time broken & not working right. Keep the 3D on GSM & give me an EVO2 as well.
If you check out the htc community website, there was a response from htc about the update to 2.3.
Linky
Basically we have to wait and see if htc will allow 2.3 to be on the EVO in not at all by passing "quality standards".
This is frustrating...
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If you check out the htc community website, there was a response from htc about the update to 2.3.
Linky
Basically we have to wait and see if htc will allow 2.3 to be on the EVO in not at all by passing "quality standards".
This is frustrating...
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Maybe what is taking so long is that they are doing GB and HTC Sense 2.0 for the Evo.
^Joke of the year ladies and gentlemen.
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Well I really hope it doesn't come to Sprint. Knowing them, they'll get it and think that they don't need another flagship phone and we'll never get our EVO 2. Besides, we sure as hell don't need another gimmick phone since the Echo will be the reigning king in that department.
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I was just thinking how the Echo is going to echo is failure for future generations.
androidcentral just reported New Sprint phone coming Feb. 24. any body? any idea?
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androidcentral just reported New Sprint phone coming Feb. 24. any body? any idea?
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I do wish is the Evo 2 biut I doubt is too early , maybe another tablet or the iPhone 4 ha ha who knows
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My upgrade is coming up in 15 days, and I'm thinking about getting a new phone. Which Verizon phone do you guys think would be the best either out now or coming out soon? Should I wait a bit for phones that would be more an upgrade over what I have now? I think I'll probably stick with an HTC Android phone, but I could also go with other types.
im assuming you have the dinc since you posted here and didnt mention what phone you have. if you have 4g, get a tbolt or the new samsung if you just have to upgrade NOW! If you can wait though, i would do it, i dont think any of the phones are really all that great right now compared to the dinc, plus we have a ton of support. all in all, its up to you, i wouldnt trade my dinc for anything yet though since we dont have 4g in wichita yet.
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im assuming you have the dinc since you posted here and didnt mention what phone you have. if you have 4g, get a tbolt or the new samsung if you just have to upgrade NOW! If you can wait though, i would do it, i dont think any of the phones are really all that great right now compared to the dinc, plus we have a ton of support. all in all, its up to you, i wouldnt trade my dinc for anything yet though since we dont have 4g in wichita yet.
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thanks, i think ill probably wait a little bit for 4g to get better where i live and for better phones to come out...does anyone have an idea what new phones will be coming out soon?
dont know if it has already been asked so if it had then mods just delete thread or whatever it is you guys do....
I currently have the Epic 4g (og one) and im going to open another line with sprint and going to get the Epic touch but ive been reading some leaks/articles/etc saying that samsung is going to announce the SGS3 @ the MWC in barcelona in FEB 2012 and that they were going to have it release at the same time in the europe and US markets before the IPhone 5 is released. the specs on the SGS3 are crazy which in reality are way more than what i need on a phone but still dont mind having. So my question should i wait (which i can somewhat do) or should i just get the epic touch and upgrade as soon as i can to the SGS3 which would be by next fall?
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dont know if it has already been asked so if it had then mods just delete thread or whatever it is you guys do....
I currently have the Epic 4g (og one) and im going to open another line with sprint and going to get the Epic touch but ive been reading some leaks/articles/etc saying that samsung is going to announce the SGS3 @ the MWC in barcelona in FEB 2012 and that they were going to have it release at the same time in the europe and US markets before the IPhone 5 is released. the specs on the SGS3 are crazy which in reality are way more than what i need on a phone but still dont mind having. So my question should i wait (which i can somewhat do) or should i just get the epic touch and upgrade as soon as i can to the SGS3 which would be by next fall?
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I think you should wait for the gs4
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I think you should wait for the gs4
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LOL..
serious posters only please
just saying if its true that the sgs3 will be out shortly then should i wait or not?
also sgs3 should have NFC
not sure if sprint will actually setup the rev b network but if it does i dont think epic touch will be capable of taking advantage of it and that should be something the sgs 3 should have ( well i atleast i think)
There will always be a newer better phone on the horizon. What it really depends on is if this phone is good enough to keep u content with ur phone situation for atleast a year.
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I think you should wait for the gs4
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I agree. I was going to post, SGS3 or wait for SGS4.
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There will always be a newer better phone on the horizon. What it really depends on is if this phone is good enough to keep u content with ur phone situation for atleast a year.
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guess ill get it cause once the Sgs3 is about to be released then they will have rumors about the sgs4 etc...
really the epic does everything i need and more but since im getting a new line then might as well get a newer phone
i know the epic touch is crazy in specs and screen size but to me what its missing is the keyboard ( that is just me for what i use it for) but im trying to get used to using swype also the og epic doesnt have true tv out capability.
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guess ill get it cause once the Sgs3 is about to be released then they will have rumors about the sgs4 etc...
really the epic does everything i need and more but since im getting a new line then might as well get a newer phone
i know the epic touch is crazy in specs and screen size but to me what its missing is the keyboard ( that is just me for what i use it for) but im trying to get used to using swype also the og epic doesnt have true tv out capability.
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"Just about to be released" was morphed from "to be announced in Feb" when in reality a US release between May and August is most likely. Remember when the SGS2 was coming to America and supposedly to be released when the E3D was released...in late May/early June? Then the E3D got pushed the the 24th and the SGS2 was FINALLY released 3 months after that?
That happens every time.
I'm on an infinite upgrade cycle myself, but, once I get the Nexus Prime I'm going to settle down and keep that until the next Nexus device comes out. They set the standard for the year and most phones never come close to being as good for the entire generation.
Trust me, you can keep upgrading over and over and over...and you can wait for the next best thing to come out, but then right before that is released the next-next best thing is released.
Pick a phone you want and settle in, it'll lower your anxiety level. Just go blank on new phone tech for the year or two until you get an upgrade.
...oh, and about the keyboard? Something tells me they are dying, quickly. I wouldn't hold my breath for a top-of-the-line phone with a slider.
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dont know if it has already been asked so if it had then mods just delete thread or whatever it is you guys do....
I currently have the Epic 4g (og one) and im going to open another line with sprint and going to get the Epic touch but ive been reading some leaks/articles/etc saying that samsung is going to announce the SGS3 @ the MWC in barcelona in FEB 2012 and that they were going to have it release at the same time in the europe and US markets before the IPhone 5 is released. the specs on the SGS3 are crazy which in reality are way more than what i need on a phone but still dont mind having. So my question should i wait (which i can somewhat do) or should i just get the epic touch and upgrade as soon as i can to the SGS3 which would be by next fall?
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Good idea... except Apple will be announcing the iphone5 next month with a release shortly after.
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LOL..
serious posters only please
just saying if its true that the sgs3 will be out shortly then should i wait or not?
also sgs3 should have NFC
not sure if sprint will actually setup the rev b network but if it does i dont think epic touch will be capable of taking advantage of it and that should be something the sgs 3 should have ( well i atleast i think)
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Honestly, if you can wait for the SGS 3 then your not ready to upgrade. I would sit on it if I were you. The SGS3 will not be out shortly. It was just announced. I suppose it could be shortly you plan to switch to At&t and are willing to pay way out of pocket for a device that is probably going to be released in the spring of next year.
Dude I think there's like one dude that's the so called source in that GSIII story and he's known for bull****. Come on dude. Require a couple sources on your blog based info. The Quad core 2 Ghz GS III u mean with the 2250 battery, at 9 mm thick still mind you and a 5.3 inch screen. Can't make this **** up. All these details all at once from this no name idiot known for bull**** just happens to come across. It doesn't exist. Never will lol.
What i usually do is buy their best phone, and then i just keep my eyes open on the latest phones. If i happen to see something i like coming soon i sell my current phone and grab the new phone. i get bored easy with phones too so i am always switching it up!
**** that, SG7 is around the corner. Just wait man...
I've had the hero for 2.5 years and its really showing its age (CM 6.1 and fast as far as heroes go but still). I'm thinking I should use my upgrade and get the ET4G in the interim while LTE deploys this year and then sell it around Christmas and get the next Nexus or SGS sequel (HD Screen is the big draw) around that time.
What I need to know is:
Is there a better device release date on Sprint that I can look forward to in the next month or two? (gNexus in May/June too far away)
Have there been any revisions to the ET4G hardware/Firmware since release that will affect rooting ? (very important)
Since Lightsquared's LTE network is currently FUBAR, does Sprint still have an alternate LTE development path (Clear)? There's WiMax where I work in Sacramento for the mid term but I don't want to go 2 years without LTE...
If anyone can comment on Sprint vs Tmo in Auburn/Roseville/Sacramento CA please do. ATT is out of the question and VZ still too pricey (trying to keep it mostly unlimited under $90.00)
Thanks!
Some back-story if you care to keep reading...
I actually upgraded to the ET4G in October and had it for two weeks before returning it even though I really liked the device, Sprint's network speed on it was awful (100k-500k at best where my Hero had been getting 700k-1000k+ and faster in town). The rep demo'd another ET4G side by side and it was my device that was faulty so said he would exchange it but I decided to undo the upgrade and chill.
The decision then was to jump carriers to TMo and get the SGS2 there and some 42mbps Love... but I tested that with a friends phone where I live and no dice, especially with all the buyout/restructuring talk going on (AT&Tmo fails < Dish wants Tmo < now ATT wants Dish which wants Tmo) on top of the mediocre reception (foothills above Sacramento) and complaints of many dead zones all around Sacramento/Roseville. Sprints coverage was fine in my experience.
There has been an OTA update to the E4GT since its release, and another is upcoming in the near future.
I didn't play with the original stock rom at all, so I can't comment on D/L speeds, but the first update addressed network issues. The upcoming update is removing CIQ. I can tell you the E4GT loads pages much faster than my old Hero. (My kids phone now).
As for rooting, this device was the easiest that I have ever done. If you can install drivers for your phone and have the ability to read directions, root should be no problem. Subsequent OTA updates shouldn't effect the ability to root if using ODIN.
AFAIK, no other devices are coming down the pipeline sooner than the nexus. The LG Viper is going to be a LTE phone, but no release date has been set.
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I actually upgraded from the hero to the Epic 4g Touch. From personal experience, it's an amazing upgrade. I thought the same thing; should I wait?
Were I in your position, I would wait for the Galaxy Nexus. If that isn't possible, the E4GT is a good upgrade.
As misfit0313 said, there has been an OTA since then. However, this was one of the easiest phones to root with Odin. However, if you're like me and don't have a Windows box to use with Odin, it can be a little bit of a hassle. There's a Linux tool called Heimdall that works wonderfully, though.
There have also been several modem updates to the E4GT. In my opinion, they outperform the stock modem. As far as I know, they don't affect rooting. I got my E4GT 2 months ago or so, and it was rooted in a day.
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I actually upgraded from the hero to the Epic 4g Touch. From personal experience, it's an amazing upgrade. I thought the same thing; should I wait?
Were I in your position, I would wait for the Galaxy Nexus. If that isn't possible, the E4GT is a good upgrade.
As misfit0313 said, there has been an OTA since then. However, this was one of the easiest phones to root with Odin. However, if you're like me and don't have a Windows box to use with Odin, it can be a little bit of a hassle. There's a Linux tool called Heimdall that works wonderfully, though.
There have also been several modem updates to the E4GT. In my opinion, they outperform the stock modem. As far as I know, they don't affect rooting. I got my E4GT 2 months ago or so, and it was rooted in a day.
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Same here, I made the upgrade from Hero to E4GT and love it. It's going to blow your mind how much better it is than our Hero's were. I wish Jaybob and those other guys would come this way as well. His Kernels were amazing!
I actually came from a Blackberry Curve, but before that I had an HTC Hero for Sprint. My god, I must've had the factory test dummy, because I had so many problems on that Hero. Dropped calls, soft reboots, wouldn't receive texts, it was horrible. So bad, in fact, I blamed my hate on Android. Left the Hero for a BBCurve.
Now with the E4GT, it is lightyears beyond theHero, Android actually works, and let me not even get started how much better it is than my Bbcurve.
Just sharing my Hero-hatrid story. Hated it!
I was in your shoes for the longest time as well. I had a great experience with the hero and still miss it on occasion. If you could, I would wait for hopefully the 720p phones to come to sprint. If you can't hold off and don't want to waste your upgrade option, try getting a NS4G/EVO4G used on like swappa. Those both have ICS builds and are way faster than the hero. This was one of the options I had considered, but went for the E4GT when Amazon had it for $79.99 on sale.
Also, if you've had it for 2.5 years, you might have been grandfathered with the no premium data charge like I was. But as soon as you upgrade or swap devices (even used) you'll be hit with the $10 monthly charge. Just something to keep in mind...
Thx for the replies. I was ready to to the sprint store today but then I saw the rumored sgs3 may be announced soon. I need to stop looking at my rss and just get the et4g.
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Thx for the replies. I was ready to to the sprint store today but then I saw the rumored sgs3 may be announced soon. I need to stop looking at my rss and just get the et4g.
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"announced" being one thing, "soon" being another, released in the US on a carrier altogether another.
I've stopped looking at the horizon, knowing full well that there is Always something new there.
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This is where charlie sheen would say, "winning!"
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Hi Guys,
Just sold my phone (t989) and need a replacement. Should I get the galaxy nexus now?
Is it better to wait for S3?
Just not sure...any advice would help
vomer said:
Hi Guys,
Just sold my phone (t989) and need a replacement. Should I get the galaxy nexus now?
Is it better to wait for S3?
Just not sure...any advice would help
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You really need to try it yourself to make that decision.
I have a feeling a lot of unhappy owners out there are displeased with their purchase because they relied on someone else's opinion and didn't try it themselves.
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You really need to try it yourself to make that decision.
I have a feeling a lot of unhappy owners out there are displeased with their purchase because they relied on someone else's opinion and didn't try it themselves.
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just trying to get a sense of the market/time to purchase a phone.
I know both phones would be awesome but wanted to understand if it is the right time?
My opinnion is that you should w8...if you take the decision to buy it now later you will be sad because you see the technology is still growing fast, so just w8 and you'll see
Wait for S3! It'll be much much better than nexus!
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1) The S3 doesn't even officially exist
2) If you wait for the latest and greatest then you'll be waiting forever
3) If you you're on the fence about getting a Nexus device, personally, I wouldn't.
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1) The S3 doesn't even officially exist
2) If you wait for the latest and greatest then you'll be waiting forever
3) If you you're on the fence about getting a Nexus device, personally, I wouldn't.
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This...
The S3 has not been announced yet and when it does it'll have touchwiz of some sort. It depends on the type of phone you want. If you want a pure Google experience (which is I why I purchased this phone) a Nexus is the way to go.
There will also be some new rumored device.
Get the Galaxy Nexus. The Galaxy S3 will be announced and the U.S. will get it like six months later (okay this might be a little exaggerated) but take a look at the U.S. release date for Galaxy S2. S2 was announced way long ago and Europe has had it.
U.S. carriers want to differentiate their version of the Galaxy S3. This will take months.
By the time S3 arrives at the states, the next Nexus device will be out.
Just get the Galaxy Nexus right now and enjoy it. It's a flagship Google device and maintained by Google meaning you won't have to wait for the manufacturer.
Edit: Check it out, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_S2#Launch_and_availability
UK May 1, 2011
Canada Bell Mobility,
Virgin Mobile Canada July, 2011[22][23] Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Canada Telus October, 2011 Samsung Galaxy S II X[citation needed]
Canada Rogers Wireless November, 2011 Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (i727R)
United States Sprint September 16, 2011 Samsung 'EPIC 4G Touch'[25]
United States AT&T November 6, 2011 Samsung Galaxy S II AT&T
United States T-Mobile October 12, 2011 Samsung Galaxy S II T-Mobile
United States U.S. Cellular March 1, 2012 Samsung Galaxy S II U.S. Cellular
Caribbean Digicel December 21, 2011 Samsung Galaxy S II Digicel
Galaxy Nexus Release Date: November 17, 2011
If your needing a new phone I say get it. This will be one of the only phones that gets the updates first and you won't be waiting a year for a simple update..
if you want a more open platform i'd go with the nexus, else the SIII might be nice as well
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If your needing a new phone I say get it. This will be one of the only phones that gets the updates first and you won't be waiting a year for a simple update..
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This is one of the main reasons I'm considering getting the nexus. Especially considering the radio problems that may or may not be overblown, I'm sick and tired of waiting for the other manufacturers (which I know Sammy is included, but you get my point) to get their updates out. I really want the rezound, but I don't want to be waiting for 6 months when the next release of android comes out for the Ril or whatever else is needed to be released. I just am really not sure what I want to do.
Two questions, how rampant are the bluetooth issues on the gnex? And are there any other "major" problems with it. BY may be a dealbreaker if they are bad enough, but if it's overblown then ill probably go ahead and get the gnex. I'm tired of not having fully functional ics.
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Wait for S3! It'll be much much better than nexus!
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Why are you comparing a future phone/future technology that doesn't even exist with Nexus?
You might as well say Galaxy 6 will kill any tablet and phone on the market now so wait for it!
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Two questions, how rampant are the bluetooth issues on the gnex? And are there any other "major" problems with it. BY may be a dealbreaker if they are bad enough, but if it's overblown then ill probably go ahead and get the gnex. I'm tired of not having fully functional ics.
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Everything works well for me and I've been running stock since I bought the phone. The battery life is mediocre though but you can always get the extended battery.
I need to stress this again, you DO NOT NEED to flash any ROM to enjoy the beauty of ICS. I feel that new android users always thought they HAVE to flash a rom to get the phone working well which is NOT TRUE. At least totally not true for GNex.
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Everything works well for me and I've been running stock since I bought the phone. The battery life is mediocre though but you can always get the extended battery.
I need to stress this again, you DO NOT NEED to flash any ROM to enjoy the beauty of ICS. I feel that new android users always thought they HAVE to flash a rom to get the phone working well which is NOT TRUE. At least totally not true for GNex.
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I typically run stock and just root. Which I only do that for tethering and things of that nature. I don't really care much for themeing and things of that nature. But I really like the folder options, swype away notifications and other added features in ics. That's why I want it. I wasn't like this when gb came out, I could have cared less about it. So in that regard I'm not overly zealous on cracked flashing. Plus I hate resetting up may stuff. I just wanted to make sure I knew all the problems I might incounter before jumping in feet first.