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So my phones been broken since August, and I have no backups. In other words, I haven't had a phone since mid-August. Anyway, I just got some money for my birthday and job. Should I wait until the Galaxy Nexus comes out for tmo in late November? If not, suggest getting any other phone?
EDIT:hmm alright. I need a phone.. Im trying not to spend the most amount of money because im going to buy the Nexus during christmas time, but can anyone steer me in the right direction in buying a used phone off craigslist? Preferably a decent one? Price Range $100-$275. I have T-mobile but any phone thats compatible whether its unlocked or not I'll be willing to get. I'm in jersey BTW, in case any of you want to give it a look.
if you read this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316800
you'll know you're in for a very long wait
but it might be worth it, depending how fan are you of stock AOS
If you have enough money to buy one unlocked for the full price, then you should hopefully have it by this month end.
If you are looking for tmo subsidized, then there is a possibility that you might have wait longer.
AllGamer said:
if you read this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316800
you'll know you're in for a very long wait
but it might be worth it, depending how fan are you of stock AOS
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yea, I read through a bunch of pages in that thread. If I have to wait a week or two, I'll be fine with that... And I'm just going to root it assuming it will be possible as other Nexus phones were easily rooted..
Just not so sure if its hitting tmobile.. I dont come on here as much as I used to, but if you find ANY news having to do with tmo and the galaxy nexus or the release date, mind Pming me? thanks
ruthlesset said:
If you have enough money to buy one unlocked for the full price, then you should hopefully have it by this month end.
If you are looking for tmo subsidized, then there is a possibility that you might have wait longer.
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yea, I think ill just be buying it full price unfortunately.
Only you can decide for yourself which phone is best and what is "worth" the wait for you.
Just do the research and decide what's good for you.
I will personally wait till prices drop at Christmas. My captivate is going super strong after installing miui. I got money, lots of it... So gonna buy unlocked! No seriously, it's because I am going out of the country mid next year for a while... Some legal issues...
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psycho2097 said:
I will personally wait till prices drop at Christmas. My captivate is going super strong after installing miui. I got money, lots of it... So gonna buy unlocked! No seriously, it's because I am going out of the country mid next year for a while... Some legal issues...
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legal issues... considering your forum name is psycho I wonder...
hmm alright. I need a phone.. Im trying not to spend the most amount of money because im going to buy the Nexus during christmas time, but can anyone steer me in the right direction in buying a used phone off craigslist? Price Range $100-$275
ericwalsh said:
hmm alright. I need a phone.. Im trying not to spend the most amount of money because im going to buy the Nexus during christmas time, but can anyone steer me in the right direction in buying a used phone off craigslist? Price Range $100-$275
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Just search craigslist and find one you like lol.
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Just search craigslist and find one you like lol.
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ive been doing that the past hour. I just dont want to find one, get it then regret buying it a day later. Im just looking for a solid phone to use for a month, maybe two.. G2 any good? how about the Aria?
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ive been doing that the past hour. I just dont want to find one, get it then regret buying it a day later. Im just looking for a solid phone to use for a month, maybe two.. G2 any good? how about the Aria?
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Aria is old and doesn't have AWS for 3G on T-mo. G2 is good. You could always get a MyTouch 4G (not slide) or an original Galaxy S very cheaply.
Whats it matter if you're only going to use it for 1-2 months then get rid of it anyways? Get something that works and is cheap.
I'm not sure about your area, but I could find Nexus S for around $200
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Aria is old and doesn't have AWS for 3G on T-mo. G2 is good. You could always get a MyTouch 4G (not slide) or an original Galaxy S very cheaply.
Whats it matter if you're only going to use it for 1-2 months then get rid of it anyways? Get something that works and is cheap.
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Yea, your right.
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I'm not sure about your area, but I could find Nexus S for around $200
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Hmmmm..Is the nexus S worth it?
I can relate to you. I lost my phone (Nexus One) 2 months ago. Since then I have been using my 5 year old Samsung. It works great as a phone for calls and text msgs. That's it!!! I feel so disconnected from the world without my neXus 1. Considering GS was going to come out soon, I did not want to waste any money on an temp android phone.
If I were in your place without a phone I would get the cheapest one possible.
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Yea, your right.
Hmmmm..Is the nexus S worth it?
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I've seen G2X's on ebay around 200 give or take, of course not in perfect condition. If you like tegra you should consider that phone over older ones.
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I can relate to you. I lost my phone (Nexus One) 2 months ago. Since then I have been using my 5 year old Samsung. It works great as a phone for calls and text msgs. That's it!!! I feel so disconnected from the world without my neXus 1. Considering GS was going to come out soon, I did not want to waste any money on an temp android phone.
If I were in your place without a phone I would get the cheapest one possible.
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yea, thats what i think i may do...not having a phone for 5 months is driving me insane, since i was a rooting fanatic with my vibrant and texted every day haha
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Yea, your right.
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just perspective.
Hmmmm..Is the nexus S worth it?
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not really if you plan on not using it at all after the GN comes out. If you want to hold onto it for fun it could be worth the $$ if you have it.
Does anyone know or think there will be a Black Friday sale? I read on The Verge that they will be pushing sales during this time period.
http://www.theverge.com/2011/11/1/2531155/verizon-galaxy-nexus-droid-razr-black-friday-availability
jaminroe said:
Does anyone know or think there will be a Black Friday sale? I read on The Verge that they will be pushing sales during this time period.
http://www.theverge.com/2011/11/1/2531155/verizon-galaxy-nexus-droid-razr-black-friday-availability
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This is already being discussed in the other threads. That page shows the MARKETING push for after Black Friday, which is including the Galaxy Nexus.
That does not at all indicate when the phone will be sold. As you notice, the map shows the iPhone being marketed too, that doesn't mean the iPhone isn't on sale till then
Has anyone managed to get the game one to work on their handset?
The game swappables are now available to use, although as a bit of advice don't bother choosing it as the selection is awful. Next month i will be swapping to a different one.
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The game swappables are now available to use, although as a bit of advice don't bother choosing it as the selection is awful. Next month i will be swapping to a different one.
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Could you take some screenshots or something of the selection?
The web page suggests things like Fifa 12, but doesn't actually state it (so I assumed they were using that as some crap Marketing Pull)..
http://pantherplan.orange.co.uk/swapable/7 - You see?
I shall try and get a screenshot up in a bit, but it lists games for the one x and atm there are not many at all. I tried the who wants to be a millionaire and it is shocking.
Sky the best one rest are pants to be honest
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I am really liking Deezer tbf and rate it quite high
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I am really liking Deezer tbf and rate it quite high
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Deezer is definitely one I will get - can't decide on n2 atm though. Mind you, when I looked on the 5th of APril when I got the phone the only one I could get was astrology :S
DomCowell said:
Deezer is definitely one I will get - can't decide on n2 atm though. Mind you, when I looked on the 5th of APril when I got the phone the only one I could get was astrology :S
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Yeah that happened to me, it happens if you connect with wifi. Tried through the network and they come up.
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Yeah that happened to me, it happens if you connect with wifi. Tried through the network and they come up.
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Tried and still didn't work
What browser are you using?
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Ok so I'm sick and tired of dealing with sprint's pathetic excuse for "3g" speeds. And using 3 year old phone technology (lg optimus).
I've been a part of the android club since the G1 and my biggest gripe has always been the lack of hardware acceleration. Finally I thought, a phone that does this! But everyone is saying there are screen problems...and it's not as snappy as they wish it were.
Are the issues really as bad as some make it out to be? Or are these just people who like to complain for the sake of complaining? If I do order one what should I make sure to check...and how long do you have to send it back?
Really want to click the "order" button on google play...someone convince me!! I was waiting to see what the SGIII was going to be priced at...but I know it'll be way way more. I don't really like the idea of spending more than $400 on a phone.
Nobody can decide for you. If it doesn't work out, return it. You also have a 1-yr warranty for showstopping issues.
Every electronic device has potential issues. Mine has been flawless for months...and I'm not alone.
Regardless of what phone you order there is always the possibility of recieving a device with faulty hardware. In that case you can return it for a new one.
I can't really convince you either way. I love my Nexus, and haven't really had any issues with it. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who asks. SGS3 could turn out to be great, but if you are looking to spend a little less and want something now I'd go for it.
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Regardless of what phone you order there is always the possibility of recieving a device with faulty hardware. In that case you can return it for a new one.
I can't really convince you either way. I love my Nexus, and haven't really had any issues with it. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who asks. SGS3 could turn out to be great, but if you are looking to spend a little less and want something now I'd go for it.
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I do want it! Not looking for someone to decide for me...just hoping the issues aren't as widespread as some say. Seems like almost every experience I've read people have had to send the phone back 2-3 times to get a good one.
Kinda crazy for something that's been in production for 6 months now no?
I like mine. You could go to a Verizon store and check the screen out. The biggest gripe people have is on a grey background on low brightness there can be a grainy appearance. Meh. Don't get it if you care but honestly I don't
I haven't had any other hardware issues.
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colonelcack said:
Ok so I'm sick and tired of dealing with sprint's pathetic excuse for "3g" speeds. And using 3 year old phone technology (lg optimus).
I've been a part of the android club since the G1 and my biggest gripe has always been the lack of hardware acceleration. Finally I thought, a phone that does this! But everyone is saying there are screen problems...and it's not as snappy as they wish it were.
Are the issues really as bad as some make it out to be? Or are these just people who like to complain for the sake of complaining? If I do order one what should I make sure to check...and how long do you have to send it back?
Really want to click the "order" button on google play...someone convince me!! I was waiting to see what the SGIII was going to be priced at...but I know it'll be way way more. I don't really like the idea of spending more than $400 on a phone.
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I highly doubt the Galaxy Nexus has any more or less hardware variability or faults than any other phone. People just like to complain, and the minority with issues are ALWAYS more vocal than the people who are happy.
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I highly doubt the Galaxy Nexus has any more or less hardware variability or faults than any other phone. People just like to complain, and the minority with issues are ALWAYS more vocal than the people who are happy.
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Okay you convinced me
So what's the process for using this phone with tmobile's $30/month plan? I order it online and then take it into any walmart?
Yes, every phone does have it's faults, but the Galaxy Nexus' screen issues is very prominent in so many of these devices that it's ridiculous. And I can tell you firsthand that it is not just for the sake of complaining, a lot of these screens are terrible. I'm waiting on my 3rd Nexus to come in on Wednesday and hopefully there is nothing wrong with it. But I've read countless stories about how many people had to exchange their Nexus 7 or 8 times before they got 1 without problems. But I'm just informing from experience / reading.
Aside from the faulty screens I've gotten, I LOVE this phone. It's amazing and I would definitely recommend you to order this. If you do get 1 with a faulty screen simply exchange it. Everything about this phone is great and for me the Nexus line is the only way to go now.
Not even every phone but almost EVERY device that is made whether it is a radio, television, mouse, speakers, etc. There is a chance of defect. What matters the most is whether or not they will send you a replacement in a timely fashion without question.
colonelcack said:
Okay you convinced me
So what's the process for using this phone with tmobile's $30/month plan? I order it online and then take it into any walmart?
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Buy this: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit
When it arrives, activate it here: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-activate
Put it in your phone.
DON'T go into a store. Its an "online only" plan. Call customer service if you need to port a number.
I strongly suggest that you read the Prepaid thread and specific $30 month thread before trying it out. There are some asterisks and fine print when it comes to prepaid. I personally am running this plan and love it. I just recommend you know what you're getting into before signing up.
martonikaj said:
Buy this: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit
When it arrives, activate it here: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-activate
Put it in your phone.
DON'T go into a store. Its an "online only" plan. Call customer service if you need to port a number.
I strongly suggest that you read the Prepaid thread and specific $30 month thread before trying it out. There are some asterisks and fine print when it comes to prepaid. I personally am running this plan and love it. I just recommend you know what you're getting into before signing up.
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Thanks. I'm reading that thread now...but I've read several pages and don't see any hidden negatives...what fine print do you speak of? Besides the 100 minutes I don't see any issues...I mostly just want the data speeds! I know about the 5GB cap if that's what you mean...if not, please explain?
colonelcack said:
Okay you convinced me
So what's the process for using this phone with tmobile's $30/month plan? I order it online and then take it into any walmart?
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Remember the cdma version seems to have the problems while the GSM version really doesn't. So if you're going for T-Mobile then you don't have too much to worry about.
colonelcack said:
Thanks. I'm reading that thread now...but I've read several pages and don't see any hidden negatives...what fine print do you speak of? Besides the 100 minutes I don't see any issues...I mostly just want the data speeds! I know about the 5GB cap if that's what you mean...if not, please explain?
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You don't get roaming, you don't get good customer service, you don't get free nights/weekends/mobile to mobile minutes, your service shuts off on the 30th day of your service if you don't refill. Things like that.
That being said its still the best deal in wireless if you don't need many minutes. I mean I still use it . The pros heavily outweigh the cons.
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You don't get roaming, you don't get good customer service, you don't get free nights/weekends/mobile to mobile minutes, your service shuts off on the 30th day of your service if you don't refill. Things like that.
That being said its still the best deal in wireless if you don't need many minutes. I mean I still use it . The pros heavily outweigh the cons.
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Ah yeah the usual stuff, nothing I'm not used to coming from Virgin Mobile
But thanks for the heads up.
Order placed!!! No going back now...hope I get a good one!
Good luck! Just got mine, no problems (Screen, popping speakers) so far.
My wife got jealous and is now bugging me to find her a good deal for a <4 inch phone on TMo
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Order placed!!! No going back now...hope I get a good one!
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Congrats, you won't regret it, awesome device I'm one of the people that likes this phone. Best damn device I ever held in my hands, once you root it and start flashing (If you're into that), you'll see that the experience will be even better. Enjoy.
If you want you can also try getting the SIM at your local T-Mobile store, to avoid waiting for shipping(I'm sure you'll get the Gnex quicker), rep should give you one. I would anyway..
Thanks everyone. Do you guys use a case/screen protector on yours? Or just never let it out of your hands?
It has curved glass so do screen protectors work as well?
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Thanks everyone. Do you guys use a case/screen protector on yours? Or just never let it out of your hands?
It has curved glass so do screen protectors work as well?
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Personal preference really, there's a bunch of threads around with in depth info regarding SP's and Cases.
Wet apps will always have the best edge cover, but usually might have a minimal orange peel (not all cases). Dry apps on a good quality SP will be crystal clear but might not adhere all the way on edges. My 2cents with personal experience...
This is my layout...
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-SA-Sa..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1335845313&sr=1-2
http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-...tector?zenid=ba77ed9ac693678356cf2b857e75a5dc
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-IMAGE...LPT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335845447&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Comply-Tx-100...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1335845479&sr=1-1
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Thanks everyone. Do you guys use a case/screen protector on yours? Or just never let it out of your hands?
It has curved glass so do screen protectors work as well?
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I use a zagg screen protector and that's it. I feel the cases take away from it design too much. I bought my GSM gnex back in November from the UK (had it shipped international to the US) and I cannot complain about one thing. Screen has been perfect . This is absolutely the best android phone ive ever used by far. You will not regret your purchase in the least bit. Have fun with it, and welcome to the family!
Edit; also if you have any questions when you receive it, don't hesitate to ask or pm
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picked it up earlier this morning, pretty awesome.
also glad we got a new home!
about to go try the root method for the phone, wish me luck lol.
Party in Da house wave yo hands in the air!
Both of mine are on the truck out for delivery ;p
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Party in Da house wave yo hands in the air!
Both of mine are on the truck out for delivery ;p
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Can you post some pics of the tombile box and stuff, I haven't seen any t-mobile unboxing one, also where did you pick it up?
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Can you post some pics of the tombile box and stuff, I haven't seen any t-mobile unboxing one
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It's the same box as others. All have the same packaging and contents.
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Excited to get mine today. Finally ported away from Sprint.... they are so horrible.
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It's the same box as others. All have the same packaging and contents.
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Where did you get it a store?
Ordered mine online a few hours after they went live on tmobile. Free overnight shipping when i ordered it! i cant wait it willbe here sometime today, so excited!!!
Ordered yesterday in the AM. No tracking till Midnight Central and then pop and its shipped for 3 PM delivery today. Called UPS to ask to hold as I work during the time of delivery. Was told to call back once it arrives but before it gets on the truck.
Woke up at 6am and called and changed it to Pick Up. Was lucky that they pulled the box off the truck and held it. The wife got the S4 (White) switched from the iphone yesterday, so convinced her to pick it up from the UPS place and she dropped it off a couple hours ago. Mine is Black and already have a Sammy 32GB Class10 SD in it.
I am unable to put it down.....I think I am going to get fired today. LOL.
Love it, and while I am at it, am removing a lot of useless crap on the phone through Application. Will give it a No Root Treatment for 20 days, and hopefully, the 32 GB comes in, and will order that and return this. If not, then Root it is.
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Ordered mine online a few hours after they went live on tmobile. Free overnight shipping when i ordered it! i cant wait it willbe here sometime today, so excited!!!
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Ya got me all jealous boy!
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Where did you get it a store?
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Online...not available in stores yet
Is anyone else having problems getting access to the track package page?....I tried accessing through the email sent and cant get through....I called tmobile and they said everything is ok as far as the order goes so thats a relief...
I was just wondering if anyone else was having tmo website issues ae well... thnx
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Is anyone else having problems getting access to the track package page?....I tried accessing through the email sent and cant get through....I called tmobile and they said everything is ok as far as the order goes so thats a relief...
I was just wondering if anyone else was having tmo website issues ae well... thnx
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I had no problems accessing the tracking on tmobil, but if u want this might help
Universal Package Tracking Service @ Packagetrackr
www.packagetrackr.com/
it works great for me
Good to hear you guys enjoying your phones. If I didnt have my note 2 I totally woudla gotten the s4. I'm most likely going to skip the note 3 for the note 4 though.
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I had no problems accessing the tracking on tmobil, but if u want this might help
Universal Package Tracking Service @ Packagetrackr
www.packagetrackr.com/
it works great for me
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Thnx for the help but my issue is i cant get a tracking number....Im not able to create a my tmobile account as of right now...Tmo was to sms me a temp password but my phone is already shutoff from sprint so right now i have no phone till one of my friends stops by..lol.......I was under the impression my phone would stay on till the s4 arrived but thats not the case...
Not too big a deal though ..as i said once someone comes by I'll figure something out..... Thnx though..I will use the site in the future...
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picked it up earlier this morning, pretty awesome.
also glad we got a new home!
about to go try the root method for the phone, wish me luck lol.
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Any luck rooting it? I hope that you're enjoying your new S4.
Any lag on T-Mobile S4? On AT&T S4 forum, people complained about the lag and it is not as smooth as the s3. Please post your observation after using it.
Just order mine. but have to switch plan
hope its worth it
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Any lag on T-Mobile S4? On AT&T S4 forum, people complained about the lag and it is not as smooth as the s3. Please post your observation after using it.
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Havent noticed any. Just had my google account sync all the apps that I had on the HTC Sensation and it worked flawlessly. They were quite a bit, none huge, but over 50+ apps. Took about 1.2GB of space after apps, and uninstall of several apps, I am left with 8.8GB space.
I do live in a non-LTE but 42 HSPA+ area, so when I ran speedtest with the fast.tmobile.com apn, it yielded me about 6mbps down, and then I changed it to epc.tmobile.com (I had that on the iphone 4S) and am getting consistant 12-20mbps. Bear in mind, this is just HSPA+. No LTE.
I am trying to avoid using it much as dont want to get fired....haha. But thus far, it has been very very responsive. I have the Air Touch and Smart Stay on and they work like a charm.
I did uninstall Lookout and also Tmobile Visual VM (I use Google Voice for my VM). Did see a little lag when Lookout would scan the app, but that is from since my first time trying the LO Beta.
Will update tomorrow with a more detail overview. Hope this helps.
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Apologies for posting again, But thought I should share this.
With charging, I had it connected to the computer thru my Micro USB cable (I know it doesn't matter) and it literally took over 2 hours to go from 8% to 11% battery with literally no use. But then I pulled out the wall adapter from the box, and same cable connected to the wall, and in 185 minutes, I am up from 11% to 40% battery with a little use.
Implying, I think there is no Fast USB charge. I had the Sensation rooted in a couple hours after receiving it and the kernel updated to Fast USB charge so I do miss it.
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Any luck rooting it? I hope that you're enjoying your new S4.
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Yes, I'd like to know the status of this as well... as far as I know only AT&T (and most likely Verizon) locked their bootloaders, and I read a statement that this isn't exclusive to AT&T. Does this mean we will see a locked bootloader as well? if so.. mega bummer. and here I just left HTC for Samsung.. drat.
That being said, I got my S4 in the UPS today, and I'm in the process of making an unbagging (yes, it came in a bubbled polybag)/unboxing/initial impressions review of it.
I got mine around noon.
I placed the order yesterday before noon and they gave me overnight shipping for free, but it was just until 1:00 a.m. today that I received the tracking number via email.
Haven't had the chance to play with it since it's a very busy day at work.
Can't' wait to get home.
I'm going to keep mine until I see what happens. No other phones interest me right now. Since I'm keeping it for a while I figured I should ask what exactly do you do if it "explodes"? Who do you call? I don't have another phone so I don't think I'd be able to take pictures of it unless I went and borrowed a buddies phone. I want to make sure I document it if it were to happen.
+1. I'm keeping mine too, I want another replacement Note 7.
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+1. I'm keeping mine too, I want another replacement Note 7.
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Nothing else compares man... This v20 isn't even waterproof and pixel looks lame and no expandable storage.. Note 7 has it all.
I'm keeping mine too. The only way the Note 7 could be made better is a removable battery and remove the Knox tripping thing (Make it so it can be restored to 0x0 or get rid of it completely).
Hopefully they fix the issue once and for all and ship out units to those who want them like us...
I don't think a note ever exploded yet. They tend to get very hot instead, can deform and burn.
If you decide to keep it after the recall know that there is no number to call and especially not Samsung's. In case something goes wrong you are indeed solo, don't count on your insurance to pitch in unless you have some special clauses in your contract that accept risks from recalled phones.
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No one is deciding to keep it. The note is now really done. Don't be foolish, you'll get no liability, no updates, no security fixes, no access to some cell networks. Its just ridiculous to make any stand now and keep the phone. We will see what next August brings.
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No one is deciding to keep it. The note is now really done. Don't be foolish, you'll get no liability, no updates, no security fixes, no access to some cell networks. Its just ridiculous to make any stand now and keep the phone. We will see what next August brings.
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Says who? There's plenty of people on these few threads alone who have said they will providing it doesn't get crippled with some Samsung vandalising update.
Maybe google should step in and prevent the Note 7 from accessing google play and services
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Says who? There's plenty of people on these few threads alone who have said they will providing it doesn't get crippled with some Samsung vandalising update.
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To think that it won't be is naive.
DeMi-GoD said:
I'm going to keep mine until I see what happens. No other phones interest me right now. Since I'm keeping it for a while I figured I should ask what exactly do you do if it "explodes"? Who do you call? I don't have another phone so I don't think I'd be able to take pictures of it unless I went and borrowed a buddies phone. I want to make sure I document it if it were to happen.
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Take pitcures of the box and call the verge
So I basically got a free note 7... Verizon said I don't have to return it and they will still refund me the $180 I spent to upgrade to it. I'm also now eligible for another upgrade.
I know personally I'm not returning it. My battery is yet to get hot. I have the update bs blocked, so they aren't sending any stupid crippling garbage to my phone.
taz1458 said:
I know personally I'm not returning it. My battery is yet to get hot. I have the update bs blocked, so they aren't sending any stupid crippling garbage to my phone.
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Hmm.. Do you have to be rooted to block updates? I don't want then to cripple mine either but I'm stock not rooted.
Nope. Package disabler pro. Disable the system updates.
Im keeping my note 7. Used all the previous notes and iphones and i can assure you guys that note 7 is the best smart phone out there so far.
taz1458 said:
Nope. Package disabler pro. Disable the system updates.
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Just these 3 bro? This will stop them from disabling anything like maximum 60 percent charging?
taz1458 said:
Nope. Package disabler pro. Disable the system updates.
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Hi, this is very useful and many thanks. I have downloaded the app and have numerous choices of app disable but NOT 'system updates'. May I ask you to walk me through this please? Where do I find the 'disable updates' icon to activate?
Again, many thanks,
Ryland
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Just these 3 bro? This will stop them from disabling anything like maximum 60 percent charging?
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I have paid and downloaded the app but don't have ANY of those choices?
Ryland
DeMi-GoD said:
So I basically got a free note 7... Verizon said I don't have to return it and they will still refund me the $180 I spent to upgrade to it. I'm also now eligible for another upgrade.
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Careful dude.. their website states they will be shipping you fireproof material to return it in just like last time...
This is the main one I believe.
dottat said:
Careful dude.. their website states they will be shipping you fireproof material to return it in just like last time...
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Well the customer rep I spent 2 hours with told me the total opposite. He said they will absolutely not charge me for the phone if I don't send it back. They are already refunding me the $180 I spent to get it. He said the word around corporate is to not send the phones back... Verizon doesn't want them. I think they just have to put that on their site to cover their asses.