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Hi guys, I have a couple of offers that I can't deciding. First off my phone is literally brand new. Just take it out to root it and flash the cwr. I put my ad up to trade the Galaxy s2. And I've two offer one is the AT&T galaxy s2 +50 and sensation +150. I don't use tmobile data only wifi, can someone tell me should I do this? I thought it a good trade but kinda hesitant. Which one is the better trade?
what are you trying to do?
what do you want to get next?
Hi thanks for replying, I'm thinking about getting the iphone 4 unlock and keeping the extra cash. For some reason my GS2 is not as smooth as I would like. But I really like my gs2. I think once we have a very good custom ROM I think the phone would run better. But I afraid by then the value would decrease. I also receive another offer for and iphone 4 and 50 dollars. I think that's a bad deal. Considering I already spend 50 dollars for the case and screen protector.
eerrrrhhhhh.... then you should just accept the deal for the iphone 4 if that's what you wanted
and don't waste time trading it with other phones, which are even harder to get rid off
I wanted to trade mines for an att gs2, but being stuck on edge is a no go. Anywho, an iPhone will suit you well.
just my opinion id rather go back to my vibrant before the iphone 4...
LOL thanks for replying everybody. I still don't know what I'm gonna do. But the GS2 is one of the most stable phone I have use. The reason I want to trade for an Iphone because I have at least 400 apps I previously download or bought. and I like to use offline GPS.
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LOL thanks for replying everybody. I still don't know what I'm gonna do. But the GS2 is one of the most stable phone I have use. The reason I want to trade for an Iphone because I have at least 400 apps I previously download or bought. and I like to use offline GPS.
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Google maps app has offline mode i believe now. Though i do understand the 400 iphone apps you want to take advantage of.
Your GS2 will work on at&t. Put your 400 apps on iPod.
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Your GS2 will work on at&t. Put your 400 apps on iPod.
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yup this version of SGS2 will work on any cell phone carrier
Will the att version work on tmobile?
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Will the att version work on tmobile?
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no, only our version is true world phone, the other ones are partials
If you had all this money tied up in iphone apps and stuff why did you get a GS2 in the first place.not flaming just a question
just trade it in for an iphone 4. i think thats a good deal if the iphone is in mint or near mint condition.
also - there are plenty of offline gps apps for android. im using Navigon now, and have used co-pilot in the past.
Because I'm with tmobile and I have a good deal on this phone... lol.. I was hoping iphone would come to tmobile.. I'm not a fan of iphone.. but love the quality Apps on ios..
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Thank you ill check the navigon out..
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Get a iPhone4S at least, the iPhone4 is a step down from our device for sure. The 4S is pretty beastly and worth the extra $$ IMO
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Get a iPhone4S at least, the iPhone4 is a step down from our device for sure. The 4S is pretty beastly and worth the extra $$ IMO
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First off, I am sorry for posting another one of these but I really could use some help in this.
I am/have been eligible for and upgrade for a long time. My carrier is Verizon and my current phone is the droid x. I was one of the first people to post in this form that I was getting my hands on this phone when it was released. Well due to a fluke on my upgrade date I was forced to wait. After time passed it seamed in my eyes that this phone wouldn't be much of an upgrade from my current phone so I halted on getting it. I am now itching at getting a new phone but don't want to blow my life savings. I have been really looking at getting the HTC rezound but with that tremendous price tag you can see why I have hesitated. My biggest concern is like I stated above, if Im getting a phone I want to UPGRADE not swap to a new yet similar phone. Smart phones have become laptops, if you don't buy above the curve your going to end with a sluggish piece of crap in the long run.
The things I really like about the rezound is the 1.5GHz dual core processor and the 4G. But now looking around I realized that even though the xperia play is a 1GHz single core it also has a GPU to boost its spec's. The BIGGEST perk to the xperia play for me is the controller. I love to game when nothings going on. I especially love gaming on emulators so I can play those classics like Pokeymon fire red . I recently have pulled out the old unused PSP Go and started Pokeymoning it up.
The main reason my attention has been brought back to the play is because of the LTE rumor. But Im still just hesitant so I thought some stories or opinions could help me decide. One thing I would like to add is I LOVE to mess with my electronics. Anything I can customize or change I will. Things like rooting and rom swapping I do all the time. So S-off or some kind of work around is a necessity. The rezound doesn't have S-off but it will and I know the r800x can now change roms but not kernels.
So here are my questions.
Is there any kind of group working to get S-off for one the 800x? I wasn't able to find anything when I did my digging around.
Would you consider the Xperia Play to be a good phone to UPGRADE to?
What are your experiences with the phone, like how does the screen look, battery life?
Should I wait to hear more on the Xperia Play LTE, or am I just going to hear nothing but rumors for another year like with the regular Xperia play's release date?
Anything will help good or bad, thanks!
You can unlockck the bootloader via a couple of members on xda. Its not free, I got mine unlocked (bootloader) before the service was a paid fee. I love emulators and have many on my phone. Nes, snes Genesis n64 neogeo cps1 cps2. This phone is awesome for emulators. If you love emus this is the phone. Rooting and unlocking is really easy. Trust me this phone may not boast top of the line specs, but I don't care. I love this phone.
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Wow that was fast . Thanks man for the input.
If I did get the phone I would get the bootloader unlocked. I was REALLY angry to see that you had to pay to get the bootloader unlocked for the r800x. I then stopped and thought we have received a crap tone of stuff from the devs for free and some of that stuff took months to make. I don't mind coughing up a bit to get an unlocked bootloader. But I would hope the recipient of my money would release something else for free that would make paying for the unlock that much better. But hay to each there own.
Has anyone here gone through the pay process? It almost looked like the process was on hold when I checked into it.
One other thing, does the Xperia play have some sort of HDMI out? I looked really quick and it doesn't look like it but thought I would triple check.
Edit: One more thing. Has anyone taped into the built in PSX emulator? That was one of the coolest things I loved about all the PSP's, once CFW was installed !
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Wow that was fast . Thanks man for the input.
If I did get the phone I would get the bootloader unlocked. I was REALLY angry to see that you had to pay to get the bootloader unlocked for the r800x. I then stopped and thought we have received a crap tone of stuff from the devs for free and some of that stuff took months to make. I don't mind coughing up a bit to get an unlocked bootloader. But I would hope the recipient of my money would release something else for free that would make paying for the unlock that much better. But hay to each there own.
Has anyone here gone through the pay process? It almost looked like the process was on hold when I checked into it.
One other thing, does the Xperia play have some sort of HDMI out? I looked really quick and it doesn't look like it but thought I would triple check.
Edit: One more thing. Has anyone taped into the built in PSX emulator? That was one of the coolest things I loved about all the PSP's, once CFW was installed !
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The unlocked R800i models (Sim free) can get their boot loader unlocked from the official Sony ericsson bootloader website, and thats free, but the people who do the paid bootloader unlock either have R800x models or another model locked to a specific carrier, Either way they only make you pay because they need to buy credits or something for the program they use to unlock it... I don't know much about that process because I can unlock mine via the se official method.
I forgot one more thing. A couple weeks ago the sources for the R800x were released. This will definately give the devs a lot more to work with and make mods for this phone a lot easier as the information is out. Also don't quote me I think the bootloader unlock price is 25 dollars. Also for me the best emulator is the Tiger Arcade. Its not on the android market but it plays all the neogeo cps1 cps2 games flawlessly. And it even has network play so if you have a friend and they have the same apparently and game then you can play together. Had a friend over and we played Dungeons & Dragons Towers of Doom as a team. Man it was fun.
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I advise you to wait for Xperia Play 2
It is gonna be out this year and might beat PSP Vita
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The unlocked R800i models (Sim free) can get their boot loader unlocked from the official Sony ericsson bootloader website, and thats free, but the people who do the paid bootloader unlock either have R800x models or another model locked to a specific carrier, Either way they only make you pay because they need to buy credits or something for the program they use to unlock it... I don't know much about that process because I can unlock mine via the se official method.
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I would love to get my hands on one of the unlocked models but like I stated above my carrier is Verizon and the R800I's wont work with them.
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I forgot one more thing. A couple weeks ago the sources for the R800x were released. This will definately give the devs a lot more to work with and make mods for this phone a lot easier as the information is out. Also don't quote me I think the bootloader unlock price is 25 dollars. Also for me the best emulator is the Tiger Arcade. Its not on the android market but it plays all the neogeo cps1 cps2 games flawlessly. And it even has network play so if you have a friend and they have the same apparently and game then you can play together. Had a friend over and we played Dungeons & Dragons Towers of Doom as a team. Man it was fun.
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Mmmmmmmm interesting... When ever the source is released REALLY cool things start popping up.
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I advise you to wait for Xperia Play 2
It is gonna be out this year and might beat PSP Vita
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Are you talking date or spec. I highly doubt spec. But like I said Im just scared Im gonna end up waiting another year like I did for this play and its rumors.
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I advise you to wait for Xperia Play 2
It is gonna be out this year and might beat PSP Vita
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unless you can back this up with a source then its complete bollocks there has been no information regarding the an xperia play 2 to the best of my knowledge
infact SE said it sold badly so there less likely too really
The biggest reason I believe there is a bit of truth to this is because when the phone was getting approved by the fda or what ever its called. There was xperia play with 4g lte that was submitted for review. Otherwise im with Sniper in that all we have to go off is a crappy picture of a training form.
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The biggest reason I believe there is a bit of truth to this is because when the phone was getting approved by the fda or what ever its called. There was xperia play with 4g lte that was submitted for review. Otherwise im with Sniper in that all we have to go off is a crappy picture of a training form.
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The 4G version of the xplay have been out for some time, i think the R800a and the R800at have 4G variations.
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This phone now has Onlive app working with gamepad and that opens a whole new source for gaming
I have tried it and it felt good. I would recommend it as the price at which its going now is really worth for what the device is capable of
How does the display look? My friend has the T-Mobile myTouch 4G and I just love his screen. The colors are amazing. It makes my X's screen look like an old black and white TV.
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The 4G version of the xplay have been out for some time, i think the R800a and the R800at have 4G variations.
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Yeah but those wont work on Verizons CDMA network. A new rumored Xperia Play might be coming out soon that will work and be sold by Verizon.
Well I know this is gonna mostly be my first and last thread, sorry. But anyways onwards to the question is, is it still worth it to buy one? I've found that my local Koodo's Mobile (Canadian phone provider) is selling the Samsung Galaxy S2 X for $300 dollars off contract brand new. Which it is identical to the T-Mobile variant. I do realize that the phone itself is about a year old, and was again wondering is it still worth it to buy one, or wait until the next nexus phone or flagship phone instead?
My intent for the purchase would be honestly to get a gift for my mom, since she still on an old phone. She isn't too tech savvy, so she'll be using mostly Facebook, Skype, Youtube, Netflix on WiFi, being that the phone is so large, the pricing and all. If not would an iPhone be easier for her to use because of iOS?
TL;DR - $300 Samsung Galaxy S2X/T-Mobile Samsung S2, should I buy or not, or buy something simple like an iPhone for her to use?
Get her an iPhone
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Wasteful said:
Well I know this is gonna mostly be my first and last thread, sorry. But anyways onwards to the question is, is it still worth it to buy one? I've found that my local Koodo's Mobile (Canadian phone provider) is selling the Samsung Galaxy S2 X for $300 dollars off contract brand new. Which it is identical to the T-Mobile variant. I do realize that the phone itself is about a year old, and was again wondering is it still worth it to buy one, or wait until the next nexus phone or flagship phone instead?
My intent for the purchase would be honestly to get a gift for my mom, since she still on an old phone. She isn't too tech savvy, so she'll be using mostly Facebook, Skype, Youtube, Netflix on WiFi, being that the phone is so large, the pricing and all. If not would an iPhone be easier for her to use because of iOS?
TL;DR - $300 Samsung Galaxy S2X/T-Mobile Samsung S2, should I buy or not, or buy something simple like an iPhone for her to use?
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I would say go for it! Development has been really great lately for our devices, we just got CM10 and CM9 is going strong!
300 brand spakin new is a steal. I got mine off craigslist for 270. I would easily fork over 30 more for a BRAND new phone.
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Get her an iPhone
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You my friend just sinned -.- i pray for your soul
elesbb said:
I would say go for it! Development has been really great lately for our devices, we just got CM10 and CM9 is going strong!
300 brand spakin new is a steal. I got mine off craigslist for 270. I would easily fork over 30 more for a BRAND new phone.
You my friend just sinned -.- i pray for your soul
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I think I might just get it, and if she doesn't like it I'll keep it for myself. Since her contract is about to end soon, so I'll just pay for an upgrade to whatever phone. I have been eyeing AOKP on my Nook Color, that I got in the states, but haven't full commitment and stayed with CM 7.2.
I have another question which is about the phone itself, which I know I shouldn't post, but. What is the recommend kernel and rom if I should even consider rooting it, which I do plan to if I purchase it. If its compatible with Sixaxis Controller, is it strong enough to emulate say something like a PS1 or a N64, is the toolkit the easiest way to root and last question I swear, does do I have to purchase a certain type of adapter for MHL or is it a universal thing?
EDIT: Because I plan to make it somewhat of a gaming hub where I can emulate my favorite classic games, and use it like a HTPC since XBMC is being released I believe.
Aokp is fine running psx, haven't tried n64. Haven't tried sixaxis either. Actually any of the popular roms are fine.... This phone is pretty beastly. If anything you can stick to the provided kernel that flashes with the ROM or tdj maybe eugene? I'm not sure if he has updated his lately. Btw you should really flash a custom ROM if you give it to your mom because stock ics trend to be buggy.
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As they guy said, buy her an iphone.. really androids aren't for old people.. unless you get the nexus which is a bit more user friendly (jellybean)
Husam2011 said:
As they guy said, buy her an iphone.. really androids aren't for old people.. unless you get the nexus which is a bit more user friendly (jellybean)
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As much as I cannot stand an iPhone, Apples BS,etc. The iPhone is definitely user friendly for basic functions. Apps that we have are free but an IPhone user isn't typically wanting to tether, NFC, or anything else we have as a feature.
I encourage you to buy one used. Maybe that way, you could not give direct profit to the already rediculous "patent thief".
Let us know what you decided.
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I'm not going to lie, I'm a deep android hard core fanboy lol but when my mom made her move to the smartphone world about 6 months ago I got her an iPhone because it's so dang easy to use. Lol but now she wants an s3 so she's probably going to sell the iPhone ha x)
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If you can get it for $300 off contract then buy 2 my friend.. Telus still sells it for double that
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If you can get it for $300 off contract then buy 2 my friend.. Telus still sells it for double that
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As does T-Mobile. And about previous comment of iPhone being user friendly, android is even more user friendly. Yes d you're but going to hack the **** out of it then I recommend touch wiz miui.
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Yeah I've notice the Chinese made MIUI,is similar to the iOS in someways. I think I'll buy the phone brand new for the sake of it, let her test it out replacing her regular phone for a few days, and if she likes the hardware and how the touchscreen works I'll install MIUI for her. If not, no point returning and I might as well keep it, install a rom which I like, and replace my Blackberry. Again like I said her contract is about 6 months away, they'll call her saying "3 Year Contract blah blah blah", which then I'll do the honors of paying for the upgrade myself.
And I do say, the price bought outright blows the iPhone out of the waters.
That's an amazing price for a brand new hercules.. Not to mention it's still one of the best phones you can get.
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drzplaya1121 said:
Get her an iPhone
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You should be tarred and feathered for suggesting that
Wasteful said:
Well I know this is gonna mostly be my first and last thread, sorry. But anyways onwards to the question is, is it still worth it to buy one? I've found that my local Koodo's Mobile (Canadian phone provider) is selling the Samsung Galaxy S2 X for $300 dollars off contract brand new. Which it is identical to the T-Mobile variant. I do realize that the phone itself is about a year old, and was again wondering is it still worth it to buy one, or wait until the next nexus phone or flagship phone instead?
My intent for the purchase would be honestly to get a gift for my mom, since she still on an old phone. She isn't too tech savvy, so she'll be using mostly Facebook, Skype, Youtube, Netflix on WiFi, being that the phone is so large, the pricing and all. If not would an iPhone be easier for her to use because of iOS?
TL;DR - $300 Samsung Galaxy S2X/T-Mobile Samsung S2, should I buy or not, or buy something simple like an iPhone for her to use?
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Just get her the SGS2 and be done with it, way better phone
Get her something easy to use. I got my father a pantech crossover and he just couldn't get it. He was so good with his blackberry so I figured it would be easy. Wrong.
If you do get her an s2 make sure you set it up for her.
If your choices are the S2X and the iPhone, I would take the S2X. You're not gonna find a new iPhone for $300, and iPhones don't have expandable storage. If you want easy navigation try flashing MIUI like mentioned, or maybe JoyOS which is basically an IOS clone.
As long as it isn't rooted with all that mumbo jumbo crud, galaxy s phones are total parent friendly! I jumped my mom into the Android game with a galaxy s 4g and she loves it. Hell, every time I show up with my phone she always gets impressed by it.
300$ is a total steal for what you're getting and you should totally do it!
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Parents can handle android! I gave my mom an old Optimus T and showed her how to play words with friends and she's old lol.
Just got it on contract with TMobile. I looked at the s3, and couldn't really justify paying $130 more for the s3 than the s2. They are both dual core 1.5 ghz phones with 8mp cameras that take full hd video. Whatever else it has just wasn't worth the extra $. Lots of other people will do the same math.
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Just got it on contract with TMobile. I looked at the s3, and couldn't really justify paying $130 more for the s3 than the s2. They are both dual core 1.5 ghz phones with 8mp cameras that take full hd video. Whatever else it has just wasn't worth the extra $. Lots of other people will do the same math.
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Don't say that, 2 totally different processors, and 2 way different cameras.
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Wow, right when I was about to buy it, the Galaxy Nexus comes out for $300 dollars outright at Mobilicity another Canadian phone provider! I'm so conflicted now, okay well, I need you guys to be unbiased and help me choose the better phone deal. I do realize you guys have given me some insight on the Samsung, but damn.
So My XPlay Just Broke and I liked it quite a bit But HATED ITS Crap Specs (which were tolerable due to custom kernels and whatnot)... Now i can get a new phone my budget for a new phone is around £180 and a new play is £149.99 sim unlocked and i am considering it but should i get it over a faster dual core phone like the htc one x which i can get for £180,what do you guys recommend?i mostly use my phone for texting, music,internet,some gaming,and a lot of customizing , flashing roms etc.Any suggestions for a different phone? Try and keep it unbiased let me know thanks.
As to whether or not you should buy another xplay, you're really the only one who can answer that question. For me, if I could only have one phone, it certainly wouldn't be the play. It's just too old, and missing way too many features.
There's going to be others posting in this thread that will evangelize the play, and tell you that it's the best phone ever. I would shop around for a modern used phone if I were you. Something that has a dual or quad core cpu, factory jelly bean, 1 or 2 gigabytes of ram, and a hd screen is an awesome thing to behold.
Good luck with you decision dude!
When it comes to Gaming, nothing is better than having what the Xperia Play has in terms of controls. But you are right in saying it is outdated.
As your budget is somewhat low, I would buy a new Play. Simply because the performance increase wouldn't be worth the lack of the Xperia Play controls.
If however, you can save up an extra £60 - I highly recommend you getting the Nexus 4 from google. https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb&feature=microsite&hl=en
Its specification is out of this world for its price. And with modding custom ROMs/Kernels it is easily the best performer out there to date. I had the luxury of using one for about a month and got it to score an amazing 23500 on Antutu. Unfortunately it wasn't mine though and I was only rooting it/unlocking it for someone.
Thanks for the replies. Well I've made my mind up to get a HTC one x which I can get for £180 but ill keep my play around as only its screen is broken and I could repair it myself.Plays a good device and has a great development community and all but it just isn't my type of Phone.
I'm Going to keep watching this thread for more opinions and also like "Visa Declined" said there's going to be a lot of fan boys defending the play like crazy which I find kind of funny
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Thanks for the replies. Well I've made my mind up to get a HTC one x which I can get for £180 but ill keep my play around as only its screen is broken and I could repair it myself.Plays a good device and has a great development community and all but it just isn't my type of Phone.
I'm Going to keep watching this thread for more opinions and also like "Visa Declined" said there's going to be a lot of fan boys defending the play like crazy which I find kind of funny
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I have a xplay and the only reason I can tolerate it is because of all the great devs. But I would replace it with a newer phone if I could. I do like the game pads but I don't game enough for them to really matter. I would go with the HTC one x or nexus 4 like someone else recommended.
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kirat046 said:
Well I've made my mind up to get a HTC one x which I can get for £180
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I am in a similar position to you. Where is the HTC One X available at this price?
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I am in a similar position to you. Where is the HTC One X available at this price?
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im getting it from a friend not to sure about the official price though
for gaming is important to me. as long i have 4g, a fairly quick phone, and tethering option for my laptop and i my phone can still do most of the apps that i want avail, i'm good with my play.
a new play would be cool. my wife has a samsung s3 and while it looks great and all, having no playstation controls sucks. get a new play if gaming is your thing.
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im getting it from a friend not to sure about the official price though
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I thought that must be the case, it is a good price for that phone!
buy a phone with better specs and then buy one of those attachable gamepads.
Are you willing to take a Second-Hand-Phone? Cause an Xperia T is usually only around the £150 mark or £180 if you get a Grade A
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Thanks for the replies. Well I've made my mind up to get a HTC one x which I can get for £180 but ill keep my play around as only its screen is broken and I could repair it myself.Plays a good device and has a great development community and all but it just isn't my type of Phone.
I'm Going to keep watching this thread for more opinions and also like "Visa Declined" said there's going to be a lot of fan boys defending the play like crazy which I find kind of funny
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Yea I suggest you upgrade and keep the play for moding. Who knows you might become a awesome dev with the spare play
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I wouldn't get another xplay.
The one x is a good phone, I would suggest that or a galaxy s3.
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As to whether or not you should buy another xplay, you're really the only one who can answer that question. For me, if I could only have one phone, it certainly wouldn't be the play. It's just too old, and missing way too many features.
There's going to be others posting in this thread that will evangelize the play, and tell you that it's the best phone ever. I would shop around for a modern used phone if I were you. Something that has a dual or quad core cpu, factory jelly bean, 1 or 2 gigabytes of ram, and a hd screen is an awesome thing to behold.
Good luck with you decision dude!
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I partially agree with you, but just partially. That's correct that only he can answer himself. You are in xperia play board in which 90% people bought this phone for gaming. There's no other phone in which gaming is so nice in terms of controls and that's why our play is evangelised (controls). There is no game which our play can't run, so people (like me) don't want another phone.
Although the OP should ask himself, am I going to play a lot on my phone or just from time to time?
If you are going to play a lot - get yourself another xperia play.
If you are not going to play this much but only from time to time - get yourself one X, if you are able to get xperia z for this price I'd get xperia z.
Main reason that I haven't abandoned my phone is XDA. I'd get angry of how slow it is our that I can't get JB. But I'm not since this is not happening
Choice is yours, just ask yourself these two questions above, and you have made your decision.
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buy a phone with better specs and then buy one of those attachable gamepads.
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It was been already discussed. There is almost no game which supports it, play - over 300. Try to put one of them in your pocket no-go. Also you'll talk about apps which are making these external gamepads usable, it's as usable as PSP android emulator.
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Hey guys, I know I'm jumping on the Xperia Play bandwagon a bit late (2 years late), but my phone just broke down and it looks like I can get a Xperia Play for relatively cheap now for around $100 - 200 unlocked. But I have some questions -
1 - I'm planning on using it with the T-Mobile pay-as-you-go $30 100 min - unlim text - unlim 4g, and will it work? I know that with the r800i the phone and text will work, but 4g will not. I've also heard that you can make 4g work with the r800at, but I'm not sure. This is my main question.
2 - Are there any roms for 4.0 + and how well do they work with the with the controller. One main reason I'm getting this old phone is because of the controller, and if the controller doesn't work I'm fine with settling on gingerbread.
3 - How is the touch screen? I know this might seem like a dumb question but I've used the Motorola Triumph from virgin and OH GOD was it a horrible touch screen. It was just all gritty and weird. So what can I expect?
I am sorry if any of my questions are redundant, I did search the boards first. Thank you for your help.
fishvtt said:
Hey guys, I know I'm jumping on the Xperia Play bandwagon a bit late (2 years late), but my phone just broke down and it looks like I can get a Xperia Play for relatively cheap now for around $100 - 200 unlocked. But I have some questions -
1 - I'm planning on using it with the T-Mobile pay-as-you-go $30 100 min - unlim text - unlim 4g, and will it work? I know that with the r800i the phone and text will work, but 4g will not. I've also heard that you can make 4g work with the r800at, but I'm not sure. This is my main question.
2 - Are there any roms for 4.0 + and how well do they work with the with the controller. One main reason I'm getting this old phone is because of the controller, and if the controller doesn't work I'm fine with settling on gingerbread.
3 - How is the touch screen? I know this might seem like a dumb question but I've used the Motorola Triumph from virgin and OH GOD was it a horrible touch screen. It was just all gritty and weird. So what can I expect?
I am sorry if any of my questions are redundant, I did search the boards first. Thank you for your help.
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Welcome to the Xperia Play board first of all, I am re-getting the Xperia Play myself after using a Galaxy S2 International myself for six months but I decided to go back to Xperia Play. I'll answer each question one by one and with great detail as I did research long time ago.
1. I am using T-Mobile's $30 5GB 100 minute Unlimited text plan for web activation or Wal-Mart only. I did mines on the web with ease. The difference from the r800i and the r800at is the color shell, software, OS skin and the available radios. I have never got the r800i myself to try the 4G radio before the 1900MHz band was availible this year, if someone else has a r800i then that would be good to have a choice, I honestly do not know about r800i phones. The r800at and r800a both work for T-Mobile's 4G with the 1900MHz band. The difference from the r800at and the r800a model is the bootloaded lock status, the AT is bootloader locked and the A is bootloader unlocked, either phone you get you still need to have SIM unlocked to use the T-Mobile's SIM card and service.
2. The Xperia Play has ICS and JB roms available for download, however installing ICS/JB you will lose some compatibilties in games and a couple of hardware bugs like touchpad not working and camera in some roms. I never used a 4.0+ rom myself as I stayed in GB for gaming and stability.
3. I personally owned and moved from Virgin Mobile AND the Motorola Triumph, I used to have the phone with a low $25 a month and I used customs roms that addresses the hardware issues. The touchscreen in the Xperia Play is better in response and the resolution of 245 ppi and 480x852 is sharp from the Triumph or my Galaxy S2. The height of the screen is the same size to the Triumph, width is less but moving from the Triumph to the Xperia Play is awesome that you do not mind the tiny reduction in width. I never want to go back to candybar phones until the next Xperia Play device comes and I will be a Xperia Playa, this is what you expect once you hold this device in your hands! :good::laugh:
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Welcome to the Xperia Play board first of all, I am re-getting the Xperia Play myself after using a Galaxy S2 International myself for six months but I decided to go back to Xperia Play. I'll answer each question one by one and with great detail as I did research long time ago.
1. I am using T-Mobile's $30 5GB 100 minute Unlimited text plan for web activation or Wal-Mart only. I did mines on the web with ease. The difference from the r800i and the r800at is the color shell, software, OS skin and the available radios. I have never got the r800i myself to try the 4G radio before the 1900MHz band was availible this year, if someone else has a r800i then that would be good to have a choice, I honestly do not know about r800i phones. The r800at and r800a both work for T-Mobile's 4G with the 1900MHz band. The difference from the r800at and the r800a model is the bootloaded lock status, the AT is bootloader locked and the A is bootloader unlocked, either phone you get you still need to have SIM unlocked to use the T-Mobile's SIM card and service.
2. The Xperia Play has ICS and JB roms available for download, however installing ICS/JB you will lose some compatibilties in games and a couple of hardware bugs like touchpad not working and camera in some roms. I never used a 4.0+ rom myself as I stayed in GB for gaming and stability.
3. I personally owned and moved from Virgin Mobile AND the Motorola Triumph, I used to have the phone with a low $25 a month and I used customs roms that addresses the hardware issues. The touchscreen in the Xperia Play is better in response and the resolution of 245 ppi and 480x852 is sharp from the Triumph or my Galaxy S2. The height of the screen is the same size to the Triumph, width is less but moving from the Triumph to the Xperia Play is awesome that you do not mind the tiny reduction in width. I never want to go back to candybar phones until the next Xperia Play device comes and I will be a Xperia Playa, this is what you expect once you hold this device in your hands! :good::laugh:
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Thanks a lot for the reply! That was very informative.
Which phone do you have, R800a or at? I know it doesn't matter, but I'd rather have the confidence that someone else has gotten it working on the specific phone.
And alright, that sounds good. I'll use the GB roms then. Hopefully my transition from Jellybean down isn't too much of a problem.
Wow, it looks like there is a ton of people like me. I had the Virgin Mobile 25 dollar plan before switching to T-Mobile too, and I actually have the 5gb plan right now.
Thanks a lot for your help again! Hopefully I'll turn into a Xperia playa too.
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Thanks a lot for the reply! That was very informative.
Which phone do you have, R800a or at? I know it doesn't matter, but I'd rather have the confidence that someone else has gotten it working on the specific phone.
And alright, that sounds good. I'll use the GB roms then. Hopefully my transition from Jellybean down isn't too much of a problem.
Wow, it looks like there is a ton of people like me. I had the Virgin Mobile 25 dollar plan before switching to T-Mobile too, and I actually have the 5gb plan right now.
Thanks a lot for your help again! Hopefully I'll turn into a Xperia playa too.
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I had the r800a the first time, that got stolen, then the r8000at the second time which broken. The next Xperia Play phone is going to be a r800at because to me has a better OEM feel and it was made for the US market and if you get the AT&T box in either new or like new condition, you get extra accessories like the dock (if sealed). JellyBean is a cool feel on my Galalxy S2 but I will not miss it as much as I plan to flash Gin2JB v2.3+ rom in the future, my Xperia phone is coming later this month as I still am in the game, lol.
T-Mobile's 5GB 4G is better than Virgin Mobile's 2.5GB 3G data, especially here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Your location varies in signal strength. I promise you, if you like retro games and like to play games on a gamepad, you will never come back to candybar phones. Here is one more important thing you must know, be gentle when you slide the screen up and down, the flex cable is the weakest link and can kill the phone from screen and device and never place paper or fragments in between (that is how my second phone failed.)
You are welcome fishvtt, I am more confident on a r800at like I said because of the parts but also for the fluidity of the feel and performance of the networks and functions, might be placebo but I honesty like the r800at more, either one is fine, each one is the same to support anything from roms, kernels and firmware, it is all GSM compatible and universal when used with custom recovery.
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I had the r800a the first time, that got stolen, then the r8000at the second time which broken. The next Xperia Play phone is going to be a r800at because to me has a better OEM feel and it was made for the US market and if you get the AT&T box in either new or like new condition, you get extra accessories like the dock (if sealed). JellyBean is a cool feel on my Galalxy S2 but I will not miss it as much as I plan to flash Gin2JB v2.3+ rom in the future, my Xperia phone is coming later this month as I still am in the game, lol.
T-Mobile's 5GB 4G is better than Virgin Mobile's 2.5GB 3G data, especially here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Your location varies in signal strength. I promise you, if you like retro games and like to play games on a gamepad, you will never come back to candybar phones. Here is one more important thing you must know, be gentle when you slide the screen up and down, the flex cable is the weakest link and can kill the phone from screen and device and never place paper or fragments in between (that is how my second phone failed.)
You are welcome fishvtt, I am more confident on a r800at like I said because of the parts but also for the fluidity of the feel and performance of the networks and functions, might be placebo but I honesty like the r800at more, either one is fine, each one is the same to support anything from roms, kernels and firmware, it is all GSM compatible and universal when used with custom recovery.
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Thanks a lot for the help. And I'll keep that tip in mind. (To take care of the flex cables).
I'm probably gonna be scourging around ebay for the next couple of days and I'll keep it in mind to look for the AT version.
Already getting hyped up, can't wait to relive the nostalgia of having a gameboy
fishvtt said:
Thanks a lot for the help. And I'll keep that tip in mind. (To take care of the flex cables).
I'm probably gonna be scourging around ebay for the next couple of days and I'll keep it in mind to look for the AT version.
Already getting hyped up, can't wait to relive the nostalgia of having a gameboy
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Awesome, well I have a merchant on Amazon who will send me a like-new Xperia Play, in the description it it said it was unlocked and tested with a 30 day money back warranty. I will let you know once it arrives on Monday or Saturday if I am lucky. I got it at 119.95 with FREE shipping: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me%3DA1KSB2QN4L6U9U&field-keywords=xperia+play. Best to wait and give you the green light when I receive it from said merchant.
Wow that price is amazing.
Well sounds good!
Be sure to keep me updated!
fishvtt said:
Wow that price is amazing.
Well sounds good!
Be sure to keep me updated!
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Will do, I am also waiting on some accessories which I will review in the future as I do not see them on YouTube or other sites. Which ever comes I will post it in their respective places/topics.
Just an update. I got the Like New Xperia Play r800at in the mail today. The phone is a r800at with the phone, battery, and standard charger (AC to micro USB). When I inserted the T-Mobile SIM card it is unlocked, however I cannot enter fastboot mode and I have to pay alejandrissimo to get my phone fully unlocked. 360 Mobile Solutions, the seller who sold me the phone for $119.95, sold me a great looking phone, no damage at a quick other than the area around the USB port, it's okay with me; also the screen still has the factory sticker "TXTING & DRIVNG ... IT CAN WAIT" on the phone, which is excellent. I say buy from them, save yourself some money for a nice case and other goodies. :good:
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Just an update. I got the Like New Xperia Play r800at in the mail today. The phone is a r800at with the phone, battery, and standard charger (AC to micro USB). When I inserted the T-Mobile SIM card it is unlocked, however I cannot enter fastboot mode and I have to pay alejandrissimo to get my phone fully unlocked. 360 Mobile Solutions, the seller who sold me the phone for $119.95, sold me a great looking phone, no damage at a quick other than the area around the USB port, it's okay with me; also the screen still has the factory sticker "TXTING & DRIVNG ... IT CAN WAIT" on the phone, which is excellent. I say buy from them, save yourself some money for a nice case and other goodies. :good:
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Sweet! Was waiting for the response. That's good to hear. And just to make sure, the 4g HSPA+ does work right?
I'll be ordering from them then. Thanks a lot for the response man. You've been a great help!
fishvtt said:
Sweet! Was waiting for the response. That's good to hear. And just to make sure, the 4g HSPA+ does work right?
I'll be ordering from them then. Thanks a lot for the response man. You've been a great help!
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Yes, this phone does work for 4G HPSA+ on T-Mobile. Thank you for the sticking around, let me know if you want to hear more about the phone and it's features. :good:
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Yes, this phone does work for 4G HPSA+ on T-Mobile. Thank you for the sticking around, let me know if you want to hear more about the phone and it's features. :good:
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Awesome man! Thanks a lot. Don't have any questions right now, but If any do come up in the future, I'll be sure to ask you.