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[Q] Anywhere I could find a CDMA GNex pretty cheap?

Okay so I currently own an HTC Rezound. I use it as a personal phone, the usual internet, talk, text, games etc. I want a phone that I can flash roms to and mess around with. I was looking at a GNex (cdma) to be that device. Does anyone know where I can get a Galaxy Nexus (CDMA) pretty cheap? < $425 Thanks!

Locally (craigslist, classifieds). I've seen them go for $250 new in box on ksl.com (local classifieds here, nobody uses craigslist in Utah).
Online (retailers and eBay) will cost you well over $500.

zZDave_Stud said:
Okay so I currently own an HTC Rezound. I use it as a personal phone, the usual internet, talk, text, games etc. I want a phone that I can flash roms to and mess around with. I was looking at a GNex (cdma) to be that device. Does anyone know where I can get a Galaxy Nexus (CDMA) pretty cheap? < $425 Thanks!
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That's really unrealistic. Maybe in 6 more months.
Do what I did, I got myself a bootlooped fascinate for $40, fixed it up and it's now my screw around toy.

check out Swappa
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Thanks for all the replies guys! Man, I really want this phone

Amazon has them for $99 if you're willing to add it to your line, etc.

I guarantee you if you buy this phone you'll sell your rezound.
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Eww just sell the HTC Rezound or try to get someone to trade for a Galaxy Nexus. You won't even look at the Rezound once you get your hands on this beauty.
Drop that sloppy brick of a device on someone who doesn't know a thing about audio and actually thinks "beats"=quality lmao

Where are you from? I have a guy locally who has just about every Verizon phone brand new sealed and all. I got mine for $430 from him and he has the razr for $400.
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zZDave_Stud said:
Okay so I currently own an HTC Rezound. I use it as a personal phone, the usual internet, talk, text, games etc. I want a phone that I can flash roms to and mess around with. I was looking at a GNex (cdma) to be that device. Does anyone know where I can get a Galaxy Nexus (CDMA) pretty cheap? < $425 Thanks!
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U can do roms and all of other things you said with the rezound. I have one too. If it wasn't cause battery is so crappy on rezound no matter what rom kernel I use. I'll be using the rezound. Love beats audio
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dnar56 said:
Where are you from? I have a guy locally who has just about every Verizon phone brand new sealed and all. I got mine for $430 from him and he has the razr for $400.
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I'm from Pennsylvania.
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ajftl said:
U can do roms and all of other things you said with the rezound. I have one too. If it wasn't cause battery is so crappy on rezound no matter what rom kernel I use. I'll be using the rezound. Love beats audio
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And I know that it's just that I want one phone for personal stuff and one for flashing roms and deving.
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snowboarda42 said:
Amazon has them for $99 if you're willing to add it to your line, etc.
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I know but I want onne w/out contract.

I can ask him but you still have to factor in shipping and all that. He seems like an honest guy I gave him $450 by accident and he gave me my 20 back.
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dnar56 said:
I can ask him but you still have to factor in shipping and all that. He seems like an honest guy I gave him $450 by accident and he gave me my 20 back.
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dont suppose you would mind asking for me too would you? I am getting a bit fedup with this waiting for wallet to be fixed so a spare on the side wont hurt.

dnar56 said:
I can ask him but you still have to factor in shipping and all that. He seems like an honest guy I gave him $450 by accident and he gave me my 20 back.
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Alright thank you so much! Where does this guy live?

sure I'll ask him.
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zZDave_Stud said:
Alright thank you so much! Where does this guy live?
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He's in Sacramento ca
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dnar56 said:
sure I'll ask him.
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thanks, really appreciate it

Hmm, are the GSM variants available that cheap anywhere yet?

Hi I'm going to purchase a gnez

What I am wondering is, I would like to go to Verizon to get the 4g lte and enjoy my nez to the full potential, although I think that development isn't moving along a due to lack of support or lack of gsm. If I buy a gnez for Verizon will I bee missing out on movement?
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Gnex.
And lack of development?
I've seen more CDMA (Verizon) only roms than visa-versa.
And there are only a couple.
You're not going to miss anything.

Great new guys go to wirefly to get your gnez
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Did you guys ever visit elect-band.com to buy a Gnez?
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its GNex not Gnez... but I prefer calling it GN.

I have the Google Nexus GSM and I'm very happy with it. Please remember that the Nexus family is a Developers family (although any user could work with it) applying custom ROMS is very easy and can be done in a lot of ways since the phone was made to be tempered with.
The community for custom ROMS and android development is very active for the phone you are about to admire and cherish.
some note for you:
Install an app that disables the 4g when the phone sits in your pocket... some people around here noticed the batery drains very fast when you leave 4g on in your pocket!
but to be honest. I life in the Netherlands and we haven't got 4G over here... even 3G loads websites, music and movies amazingly fast. as for browsing you could use Chrome which is released for android 4.0 users.
Hop on and enjoy the ride with nexus!

Would you trust the website I mentioned to buy a almost new gnez for almost 215 dollars or does if come off like a rip off?
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iwasblown said:
Would you trust the website I mentioned to buy a almost new gnez for almost 215 dollars or does if come off like a rip off?
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Huh? Wirefly has it for $79.99 if you're starting a new contract. Any other place buying it used, that's up to you to decide.
And for Christ's sake its a Galaxy Nexus, not a Galaxy Nezus.

I'm trying to go month to month so I can end service and reactivate when necessary, any body got a good shot to shoot at this?
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iwasblown said:
I'm trying to go month to month so I can end service and reactivate when necessary, any body got a good shot to shoot at this?
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Well buy it used anywhere you want and make sure the ESN is clean. Then just go activate it with Verizon month to month.

Don't go to elec-band.com, they are rip-off artists
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Hey look I was just looking over the ROM lists for the gsm and lte versions, and it seems the lte version had less roms, is that because of the Verizon network?
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No, thats because the gsm version has been around for a few months now and the lte verdion was just recently released to the market
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amonfog said:
No, thats because the gsm version has been around for a few months now and the lte verdion was just recently released to the market
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??? Literally only one months difference.
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amonfog said:
No, thats because the gsm version has been around for a few months now and the lte verdion was just recently released to the market
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I'll have to disagree here. I believe the difference comes down to market penetration.
GSM = World phone (anyone worldwide)
LTE = Verizon customers only.
The more phones out there, the more developers will work with that phone.

anton2009 said:
??? Literally only one months difference.
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Just checked and yes... sorry.
Then my guess would be that you guys in US have 4g networks together with switserland and just a handfull of other countries. So the only roms floating around would come from these places.
I could buy an lte device in the Netherlands using ebay or so but there would be no way to go beyond 3g around here for me. And going to switserland to check my mail lightning fast would mean that i had to drive there and pay €5,- (± $7,-) for every downloaded/uploaded MB...
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Galaxy S III to be unvieled May 3rd?

Just saw a article on engadget saying the next galaxy phone will be coming out may 3rd in London. Would link to it but I was using the engadget app.
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http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/04/16/samsungs-next-galaxy-device-to-be-announced-may-3rd/
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It's official
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Killbynature said:
It's official
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I cannot wait!
Sent from one of my phones! Thank me.

Sad part is I only just got this phone in December. I'll have to wait a while for the galaxy to be in my hands...
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zander145 said:
Sad part is I only just got this phone in December. I'll have to wait a while for the galaxy to be in my hands...
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I'm in the same boat. Only have had mine a few months. What will really fire me up is if it comes out before we have ICS on this one lol.

18.4009 said:
I'm in the same boat. Only have had mine a few months. What will really fire me up is if it comes out before we have ICS on this one lol.
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Ah, I'm running ICS right now and judging from some other threads I saw we might be getting ICS soon.
Rev 2 of our phones will be shipping with ICS apparently.
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Doesn't Matter if they keep making these second class variants for US carriers.
Plus with everyone talking about how much they hate TW then what is there to look forward to on this phone.

zander145 said:
Sad part is I only just got this phone in December. I'll have to wait a while for the galaxy to be in my hands...
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Unless you wanted to wait until November to get the SIII, you made a good choice.
SII came out in April, landed in USA carriers in november. Just because they are doing an unveiling doesn't mean it'll come onto market the next day...
But I suppose you have the option of paying 600+ dollars for unlocked, international which still isnt a bad price, but I can think of a few places to put that 600 besides a phone. I'm happy I got the SII for FAR on the down payment.

Can always sell the SII and buy the SIII that way you save some bread..... but I can't wait to see this bad boy, even tho I may not want my SII anymore bcuz of it
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I bought thisnphone onnlaunch day at tmobile. I di agree it wont be getting launhed here in the states till way after the international release. Im saying 6 months after intl gets it well start to get news about carrier releases. If i do get it im buying it unlocked. But i did promise myself id stick with a phone until its no longer usable. I love my sgs2. Updates can wait because this can do everyrhing i need. I can do other thinga with 600+ dollars.
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Its possible the release will be worldwide,not just euro/asia.
Might be why t-mo went with HTC one s.
I read an article or two its a worldwide release!
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sunlaw2 said:
Its possible the release will be worldwide,not just euro/asia.
Might be why t-mo went with HTC one s.
I read an article or two its a worldwide release!
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By worldwide, they mean everywhere except the US.
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sunlaw2 said:
Its possible the release will be worldwide,not just euro/asia.
Might be why t-mo went with HTC one s.
I read an article or two its a worldwide release!
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I'm guessing it will be awhile before we get it. All this confirms is an unveiling over seas.
On a side note check my new sig guys thought it was cool
Apples iPhone, There's a patent for that. Solving lifes dilemmas one lawsuit at a time.

I have little faith it will launch on US carriers the same day. We all know how US Carriers have serious fetish with bloats.

What I have heard is the moved back the launch date so it will launch in the states at the same time
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This is utter BULLHONKY. I've had this phone since October and have been patiently waiting for ICS, and I swear that if Galaxy S III comes out before ICS for Galaxy S II I will DISOWN SAMSUNG and never buy a phone from them.
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Ok, I probably won't because I love my Galaxy that much..but askfasdfoasgdfasdygfhioasdbfhioasbgdfioasgdhilgfasildgfyioasgfilasgdfhgasildfgasildgdfklaskdfka
Makes me want to!!!

Worldwide meaning US or us too.
Probably not.
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androidtoy09 said:
I have little faith it will launch on US carriers the same day. We all know how US Carriers have serious fetish with bloats.
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Exactly!! Anyone who thinks this phone will drop in the US anytime soon is crazy. Bloatware comes first when it comes to phones in the US. carriers will try anything to get more money from you. We were the last to see the galaxy sII on tmobile. Why would we see this phone anytime before January next year?
If there is no option for native ICS then I will pass. The galaxy sII will live on long past the release of the gsIII..

Well if it does get launched before June (which looks to be the case) I'm selling this phone and getting the international version. The 4G speeds don't matter to me since I never get over 8mbps anyway. I'd rather have the phone that gets updates right away and has better rom development.

Cheapest way to upgrade before being eligible for upgrade?

Hi, just wondering if there are any loopholes that have worked for anyone in the past.
I'm really interested in either the Nexus 4 or Note 2. I love the S2 but I dont have an upgrade until Jan 2014 and these new phones are just so intriguing. I definitely don't want to pay a non contract price for these phones, but was hoping to sell my S2 and use it to buy a new phone at hopefully a good price.
Any advice?

not sure of any loop holes. most companys make sure there are none.
i say sell the s2 and get the n4. with the price being so low its worth it.

I looked up on the sprint buyback program and they'll give you $85 for the e4gt.

Well I have three phones mine wife and daughter wife never likes upgrading so I get her upgrades with mine not cheap but it works
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Just fyi Nexus 4 does not support CDMA. So no Verizon/Sprint
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SAShady said:
Just fyi Nexus 4 does not support CDMA. So no Verizon/Sprint
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That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.

asd87 said:
That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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I get the distinct impression that future nexuses (nexii?) will be gsm only given the widespread dissatisfaction with the update process on CDMA carriers
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mjs2011 said:
Hi, just wondering if there are any loopholes that have worked for anyone in the past.
I'm really interested in either the Nexus 4 or Note 2. I love the S2 but I dont have an upgrade until Jan 2014 and these new phones are just so intriguing. I definitely don't want to pay a non contract price for these phones, but was hoping to sell my S2 and use it to buy a new phone at hopefully a good price.
Any advice?
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When I got my gs2 back in April I wasn't up for my upgrade till mid may. Anyway I brought it to a 3rd party sprint store and told me we could pretend it had water dmg and in that case sprint cuts you a few weeks slack and forks over the upgrade as its cheaper for them then asurian claims sending a new phone....at least that's what my rep said to me... he's a nice guy
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Ask the Sprint store about a "push through".
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asd87 said:
That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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I'm not sure there will be one, perhaps just maybe but I highly doubt it as google was left with a bad taste with their experience with Verizon and Sprint.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/1...laxy-nexus-lte-wasnt-a-great-user-experience/

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Ask the Sprint store about a "push through".
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Any details on what this is?
Thanks!
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I love the hardware of my epic touch but I know we can do better in regards of software. Jb leak is proof of that and what is likely to come. However I am getting tired of running gb. Having a nexus 7 tablet doesn't help my case when i get constant updates as soon as good drops new source. I am hoping I can hold out for the jb update or even a newer leak. But if not I would love to find a way to get a sg3 for cheap. And I don't really want to add another line.
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I used to always buy my phones out of contract, I would ebay my phone, get paid apply that $ towards my new phone and ship the old one out. I would usually ship the next day so I wasn't holding up my buyer.
These days I just buy from Craigslist. Picked this phone up for 240 around mid summer, I think.
" all human wisdom is contained in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’”

BiffTirkle said:
I used to always buy my phones out of contract, I would ebay my phone, get paid apply that $ towards my new phone and ship the old one out. I would usually ship the next day so I wasn't holding up my buyer.
These days I just buy from Craigslist. Picked this phone up for 240 around mid summer, I think.
" all human wisdom is contained in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’”
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I agree with this, I bought my sgs2 in June for $220 off contract (used). It came in great shape and working perfectly. I'm thinking I'll keep buying phones this way - just wait for them to be ~9 months old and you can get them for the upgrade price. This way if a new phone drops that I just have to have I'm always ready with the upgrade. Also if I somehow kill my current phone I don't have to worry about carrying insurance, just use my upgrade on whatever's out.
The only thing better is direct from Google pricing, which I may switch to but I will loose some coverage in my state by leaving CDMA so I haven't decided on that yet.
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On Black Friday you can purchase the SIII for $50. You could definitely buy that, sell it along with the S2 and buy a note.

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On Black Friday you can purchase the SIII for $50. You could definitely buy that, sell it along with the S2 and buy a note.
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Wait. $50 out of contact?
or let more rephrase. I wouldn't get the $50 price because I'm not eligible for upgrade until 1/14 right?
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I've heard that people sold their current phones on Craigslist, used that money towards buying out the rest of their contract then upgrade.
Or sell on Craigslist and use that money towards buying one you want on Craigslist. Either would cost around the same
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I wonder what happened to calling the retention center and threatening to leave the sg2 and the countless problems the ICS update I would think would be a great bartering chip to try and get retention to let you upgrade to the sg3 either cheap or for nothing.
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cp320703 said:
... that future nexuses (nexii?) will be gsm only given the widespread ....
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Took 4 years of Latin so I had to point it out
"Nexi"
http://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/nexus#Latin
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cas8180 said:
I wonder what happened to calling the retention center and threatening to leave the sg2 and the countless problems the ICS update I would think would be a great bartering chip to try and get retention to let you upgrade to the sg3 either cheap or for nothing.
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Hah, I can assure you, after 20 phone calls, they don't give a **** about their customers.
I've had my account open with sprint since 1991.
There are 5 lines on the account.
They have made ~$50,000 from my family.
Yea, no, I will switch to anything better as soon as possible.

Goodbye s3 forum

Just sold my s3 on craiglist and got s4 yesterday.
So thanks to all devs and friends of s3. And mods too.
I know mods goona lock this thread but still I cant stop saying bye.
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K.......
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<-- jealous

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Me to!

After the Note 3 comes out, I'll be leaving as well
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Yup me too, just waiting for them to launch at the stores.
Never liked ordering them online.
Can't wait!!
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I wish I could justify getting the S4 after only having the S3 for 6 months, but the only reason I would want it is to test if BT AVRCP works better with it and my car than with the S3 (which already works pretty well).

bikrame said:
Just sold my s3 on craiglist and got s4 yesterday.
So thanks to all devs and friends of s3. And mods too.
I know mods goona lock this thread but still I cant stop saying bye.
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We might get a full s4 rom ported by this summer so for me the upgrade is just not worth it at all.. the only difference will be better camera and screen but that's about it
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Even then, that camera scratches easily. People are scratching it already. It won't be so great when its all scratched up. I've not scratched my S3 and it was caseless for two weeks! Stupid oversight on Samsung's part!
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Cool story bro
lol jk totally jealous right now
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I gotta say I'm not jealous...I'm content with my S3
Though it's a pretty good gesture, the devs really do a good job here!

I'm quite happy with the S3, the only phone I see worth upgrading to is either the Note III or the next nexus phone (only if it isn't made by LG and the back isnt made of glass). But I wouldn't switch to either devices the second they come out, I would wait a month or two and see what ROMs and type of community both devices have and pick the one that suits me better.
Oh and bikrame I hope you enjoy your S4, seems like there's a few people here that envy you.
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buy me one? lol i will leave when the time is right. i havent even made a rom for this phone yet. (im behind on schedule)

I was totally going to make a thread like this. But I wanted to stop by and say thank you to everyone that has helped in this forum. You guys are all great and I hope to see you all on the other side someday!
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Jokes on him, hope he's getting a T-Mobile s4 because I do believe every other carrier still have bootloaders locked...wish I had the money for a better device every 6 months
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xZeroMancerx said:
Jokes on him, hope he's getting a T-Mobile s4 because I do believe every other carrier still have bootloaders locked...wish I had the money for a better device every 6 months
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Att is locked, Verizon undoubtedly will be locked, Sprint and T-Mo are unlocked. No word on regional carriers yet.
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xZeroMancerx said:
Jokes on him, hope he's getting a T-Mobile s4 because I do believe every other carrier still have bootloaders locked...wish I had the money for a better device every 6 months
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Att is locked, Verizon undoubtedly will be locked, Sprint and T-Mo are unlocked. No word on regional carriers yet.
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ATT bootloader is unlocked but djrbliss is holding the exploit to himself until Big Red drops their S4. Hopefully that same exploit will unlock theirs as well. Should be by the end of this month.
See you around @bikrame. Hope all goes well with your new device and if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. I'll be lurking in the Int'l S4 section, but might pop in the TMo version for a look see here and there. Keep those knuckleheads in line over there. :highfive: