Well I have been working on getting a new job, which is why I have been away recently. And with the new job come a new iPhone 4S and iPad 2. This will be the first time I have ever played with apple products for an extended period. So I am looking forward to trying something new. But from the little I have played with them both I really wish it were a pair of android devices.
I will be the first to say congrats on a new job in this tough economy. I am sure it will be fun and from the sounds of it rewarding too.
On my Epic mobile phone.
This is a good ipad 2 video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwV_KNAx00Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
We need a way to install android on apples devices.
What's your new job?
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their hardware is great. The only thing that gets me is the locked down OS. Do you plan on jailbreaking either one?
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And then a little late you will wish that Android has that one app you have on your I pad/phone. It won't be enough to make you like ios better, but it certainly will annoy you. And by you I mean me lol
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their hardware is great. The only thing that gets me is the locked down OS. Do you plan on jailbreaking either one?
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The iPhone 4 took a year and a half for untethered jailbreak for the most recent ios. To me, that is unacceptable. I hope you're making lots of money because the app store will certainly be taking lots of it. One suggestion i will make to anyone with that phone is, go to best buy and get the mophie juicepack plus. It's $100, but it's a good case with a 2000ma battery built in to complement the phone battery. Keep the switch on all the time to top off charge the phone battery all day. If you notice the battery percentage dropping but it still has the plug icon on the battery, turn the switch off then on and that will fix it. You might think that a hundred is crazy to pay for a case/battery. Let me put it to you this way, you can hammer on the phone all day and night with heavy everything usage and the phone will not go dead. Games, internet, streaming, videos, movies, whatever, you will be hard pressed to have the phone die on you. It makes the phone bigger and heavier but with 19 hours on and using the phone a lot and still have 40-60% battery left, that's pretty awesome in my book. That setup puts our extended life replacement batteries to shame!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56T_dpKmKBU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
You'll get longer battery run time if you let the mophie top off charge the already charged phone battery all day. If you do it like it is explained in the video, your run times between charges will be less.
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The iPhone 4 took a year and a half for untethered jailbreak for the most recent ios. To me, that is unacceptable. I hope you're making lots of money because the app store will certainly be taking lots of it. One suggestion i will make to anyone with that phone is, go to best buy and get the mophie juicepack plus. It's $100, but it's a good case with a 2000ma battery built in to complement the phone battery. Keep the switch on all the time to top off charge the phone battery all day. If you notice the battery percentage dropping but it still has the plug icon on the battery, turn the switch off then on and that will fix it. You might think that a hundred is crazy to pay for a case/battery. Let me put it to you this way, you can hammer on the phone all day and night with heavy everything usage and the phone will not go dead. Games, internet, streaming, videos, movies, whatever, you will be hard pressed to have the phone die on you. It makes the phone bigger and heavier but with 19 hours on and using the phone a lot and still have 40-60% battery left, that's pretty awesome in my book. That setup puts our extended life replacement batteries to shame!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56T_dpKmKBU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
You'll get longer battery run time if you let the mophie top off charge the already charged phone battery all day. If you do it like it is explained in the video, your run times between charges will be less.
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I wish we had that for our phone lol
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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I will be the first to say congrats on a new job in this tough economy. I am sure it will be fun and from the sounds of it rewarding too.
On my Epic mobile phone.
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Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
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What's your new job?
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Director of IT.
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eao1991 said:
their hardware is great. The only thing that gets me is the locked down OS. Do you plan on jailbreaking either one?
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Most definitely. It looks like the jailbreak will be released in about a week. That is about the time I get my devices so it should be good timing.
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And then a little late you will wish that Android has that one app you have on your I pad/phone. It won't be enough to make you like ios better, but it certainly will annoy you. And by you I mean me lol
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Lol
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The iPhone 4 took a year and a half for untethered jailbreak for the most recent ios. To me, that is unacceptable. I hope you're making lots of money because the app store will certainly be taking lots of it. One suggestion i will make to anyone with that phone is, go to best buy and get the mophie juicepack plus. It's $100, but it's a good case with a 2000ma battery built in to complement the phone battery. Keep the switch on all the time to top off charge the phone battery all day. If you notice the battery percentage dropping but it still has the plug icon on the battery, turn the switch off then on and that will fix it. You might think that a hundred is crazy to pay for a case/battery. Let me put it to you this way, you can hammer on the phone all day and night with heavy everything usage and the phone will not go dead. Games, internet, streaming, videos, movies, whatever, you will be hard pressed to have the phone die on you. It makes the phone bigger and heavier but with 19 hours on and using the phone a lot and still have 40-60% battery left, that's pretty awesome in my book. That setup puts our extended life replacement batteries to shame!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56T_dpKmKBU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
You'll get longer battery run time if you let the mophie top off charge the already charged phone battery all day. If you do it like it is explained in the video, your run times between charges will be less.
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Fortunately it looks like a jailbreak will be released before I get the devices. Also since this is for work there are only a couple of apps that I will need. I will still have my beloved E4GT for all the fun stuff. And thanks for the advice. I will check that out.
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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LOL. And sorry for the late responses. I went to bed shortly after I posted.
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My friend has that snap on battery case on his iPhone. He said he can't get through the day on the iPhone battery alone (funny my ET4g can) he loves the fact that it has a micro USB port to charge so he can use my charger or anyone else's, when he needs it. The case does look like a good case for the phone, I'd get one if they made one for mineo
Director of IT can't decide to use Android? Strict bosses?
Regardless, I wish you the best, and thank you for all you've done for the community.
Are u still gonna develop on Android? Btw Congrats man. Awesome job bro.
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Director of IT can't decide to use Android? Strict bosses?
Regardless, I wish you the best, and thank you for all you've done for the community.
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I could probably sway them but everyone in the company uses those devices and I am new so no need to rock the boat. And thank you that is appreciated.
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Are u still gonna develop on Android? Btw Congrats man. Awesome job bro.
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Definitely. I still have my phone and love it.
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So I found this on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/samsung-galaxy-...Accessories&hash=item1e61298aef#ht_2942wt_936
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eX_sEyEYAos
It looks like it runs off a separate battery. Maybe if I took night pictures a whole lot $50 would make sense.
So it also charges your phone or just gives you a flash
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So it also charges your phone or just gives you a flash
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Just the flash. If you don't use the light much, it's a great way to carry an extra battery.
Doesn't look like it charges the phone. It looks like it gives you flash and can charge the battery in it.
So a flash is like the major thing that was missing but its kinda pricey
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That's probally why only 1 sold.
not to mention it almost doubles the thickness of your phone
If it charged your phone too I would've bought it but 50 for an led is bad
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i agree $50 seems a little pricey. GREAT IDEA though
sorry but thats horrible.
i know theyre trying but damn
I love how a couple moths ago, this is all anyone wanted. Now that a solution is here, the general consensus is....
Meh.
It's cool but 20 bucks would've been a lot cooler
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This gives me an idea for a case mod! Time to go to radioshack!
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This gives me an idea for a case mod! Time to go to radioshack!
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DO IT!!!!!!!
So... it uses a full sized battery but does not connect to the phone's battery. It is not an actual flash and instead is just a spot light.
Also the ebay ad says that there is a LED for the charging status but they didn't seem to show that, but again that is only the spare battery.
I would rather just carry a keychain led flash light for 6 dollars. I suppose the spare battery holder makes some sense, but I have a lot of electrical tape if I need to make sure there is a spare battery attached to my phone.
Lol. That thing is HUGE Tiny Elvis
If someone could come up with one that's 1/5 that thickness it might be worthwhile.
I brick my phone enough without literally turning it into one.
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This gives me an idea for a case mod! Time to go to radioshack!
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Me too! I just have one question though. Is there a way to attach something like an LED to the usb port on the phone and have an app control it, like perhaps make it flash when taking a picture?
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Me too! I just have one question though. Is there a way to attach something like an LED to the usb port on the phone and have an app control it, like perhaps make it flash when taking a picture?
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This is a GREAT idea.
Quick question, I've got a bricked evo that I have'nt touched in months. The battery has been useless inside the phone's box since then but a couple of days ago I noticed the battery looks like it expanded or exploded from the inside. Any idea of what could of caused this?
Very curious.
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If it was never charged for a while and left on a cool environment I would say that the battery was just bad, if you had it on a hot place like on the glove compartment inside your car then it overheated. Either way I hope you discard it.
Any lump on a battery means you need to dispose of it..I've heard of some crazy stuff lol.
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Dispose of it immediately. If you try to use it or charge it, it will likely explode.
Oh I would never attempt to use it again, I was just a little curious as to why this would happen. Thanks all!
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Oh I would never attempt to use it again, I was just a little curious as to why this would happen. Thanks all!
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old batteries tend to do that...
So I am going to buy an S3 soon. Does anyone have any tips or tricks that I should know about the phone before I buy?
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So I am going to buy an S3 soon. Does anyone have any tips or tricks that I should know about the phone before I buy?
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Highly suggest enabling "Power savings" in the settings. This will help battery life and doesn't make the phone as hot to the touch. Other than that, invest in a great case. You will love the phone!
Id highly recommend not enabling power save mode. I don't feel it's worth the performance hit. I get great battery life still and the phone has never been hot to touch for me.
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Id highly recommend not enabling power save mode. I don't feel it's worth the performance hit. I get great battery life still and the phone has never been hot to touch for me.
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And if you decide to root/rom backup your IMEI information as well prior to doing that.
If you're not a flashoholic, Google Wallet fix is a nice little feature.
Don't buy a case that has a metal back(blocks NFC)
Before buying ALWAYS check Radio Shack pricing(usually they are ~$50 cheaper than AT&T store directly)
I would suggest reading these forums regularly, especially if you plan on modding your phone. Little things can screw stuff up and you dont want to be left helpless . Lot of interesting stuff if you browse other posts and threads... Learn as you go .
In general the phone is great. Maybe some things are missing comparing to the international version but nothing major.
Yes don't go to att store go to radio shack picked up mine for 150$
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Install CM10 or AOKP.
Get a good case + screen protector.
Walk outside with one before you buy. Make sure you can live with the screen.
definitely don't go to at&t store, the shack hooked up mines for under 100!
from MIB galaxy SIII
Check amazon, wirefly, bestbuy, and radioshack. Compare the prices and look for specials sometimes bestbuy gives free stuff with the phone exclusively like a case or Screen protector.
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Find someone who needs to make quota and you can pick one up for around $100-$150, depending on your social skills, and might be able to pick up some accessories near cost. The Samsung flip cases are pretty legit. They replace the back cover.
Get the Invisible Shield HD for the screen, and then get a skin/maximum coverage for the rest if you don't plan on using a case. The HD is so much nicer than the original Invisible Shield. The texture is smoother so it feels more like glass and I've noticed that it's easier to use when it's humid than the original model as well.
I dont know who's gonna let you walk outside with one (makes me laugh when I picture some one saying "I just want to see it in the sunlight ").
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I dont know who's gonna let you walk outside with one (makes me laugh when I picture some one saying "I just want to see it in the sunlight ").
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Lol no kidding.
If you have a friend with one, just ask them to take it out in the sun. Yes it irks me to have a crappy screen in the sun, but it's just a matter of downloading a brightness app or setting it to auto before you go out (if it isn't already). Minor annoyances for arguably the best phone on the market. You won't be disappointed.
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Lol no kidding.
If you have a friend with one, just ask them to take it out in the sun. Yes it irks me to have a crappy screen in the sun, but it's just a matter of downloading a brightness app or setting it to auto before you go out (if it isn't already). Minor annoyances for arguably the best phone on the market. You won't be disappointed.
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This is the first phone I've ever set auto brightness to on and left it on. It does a great job figuring it out. I haven't had any direct sunlight problems.
As for OP, the phone will get warm under heavy usage. I usually use GPS and bluetooth at the same time while I'm in the car and if my phone wasn't in a case, I'm sure I wouldn't be able to pick it up. Also, keep a charger handy whenever you go, especially in the afternoons. I charge my phone overnight but by 1pm, I'm down to 50% battery and need a little boost.
if you do get a case (and you should) I would strongly recommend otterbox.
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BACK UP THAT IMEI!!!! Sorry for all caps. Lol
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BACK UP THAT IMEI!!!! Sorry for all caps. Lol
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Caps are appropriate imo, back up that imei if you plan to do any flashing at all, period.
Also, make a nandroid, having one saved me a ton of grief during my recent "nuked my imei, have no imei backup, omg what do I do" adventures. Restoring the nandroid backup didn't recover my imei, but it did help me on the path to getting back to a working phone ;\
Just got my 3800mah battery in the mail and I'll be posting stats and screen shots comparing the two. Everyone else feel free to do the same or share your experience with the two.
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Absolutely love my 3800mah battery. All day, no matter what the usage. Wouldn't trade it and it's huge backside for anything lol
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Absolutely love my 3800mah battery. All day, no matter what the usage. Wouldn't trade it and it's huge backside for anything lol
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I can't, can't, can't, for the life of me get with those fat backs! It's just such an eye sore... And this phones so sleek. I'm curious to kno what's the largest (mah) battery you've seen without the aftermarket back?
I thought I was gonna hate the huge back too but had to try it and I gotta say... not that bad.... kinda like it even. I feel less likely to drop it.
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RussellEstridge25 said:
I thought I was gonna hate the huge back too but had to try it and I gotta say... not that bad.... kinda like it even. I feel less likely to drop it.
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Same here, it's like having a dinner slip grip . I think there's a 2100 that fits under the stock back plate
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I think its easier to hold with the back and I can get well over 6 hours screen time with the brightness up to about 75%. I got mine last weekend and I'm still amazed how long I use it and I get paranoid about the battery then look at it and its still all the way charged. I got the trexcell and its awesome so far. I'm at 13 hours on my charge right now with 1 hour and 2 minutes on the screen all web browsing and its at 75%.
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I think its easier to hold with the back and I can get well over 6 hours screen time with the brightness up to about 75%. I got mine last weekend and I'm still amazed how long I use it and I get paranoid about the battery then look at it and its still all the way charged. I got the trexcell and its awesome so far. I'm at 13 hours on my charge right now with 1 hour and 2 minutes on the screen all web browsing and its at 75%.
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Nice!!!
I'm in that same boat. I have a full comparison to. My girl has a stock battery in hers and my big ole battery lasts three times as long as hers lol
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I was just sick of battery being an issue for me on most Roms... And our phones are so slim already a little bulk don't hurt.
Which battery specifically did you get? I'm thinking of getting one myself actually, almost got stuck in the middle of a totally unknown location because my battery was almost dead. Not a fun predicament, I'll say that much.
Lol I usually never complain about any ROM cause I know my extended will still get me through the day any day
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Same here, it's like having a dinner slip grip . I think there's a 2100 that fits under the stock back plate
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This would be good to have... where can it be purchased?
I got the Hyperion on amazon.
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I thought I was gonna hate the huge back too but had to try it and I gotta say... not that bad.... kinda like it even. I feel less likely to drop it.
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The bellybutton where the camera lens used to be is sexy too!
(I just carry a spare battery in my wallet and have a wall charger. I get 3600mah w/o the baggage)
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The bellybutton where the camera lens used to be is sexy too!
(I just carry a spare battery in my wallet and have a wall charger. I get 3600mah w/o the baggage)
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That sounds like baggage to me I don't have to carry a wall charger or an extra batter
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The bellybutton where the camera lens used to be is sexy too!
(I just carry a spare battery in my wallet and have a wall charger. I get 3600mah w/o the baggage)
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I second that opinion. I got two batteries and a wall charger for the batteries(outside the phone) for like $20 on amazon. Very happy with them and keep it slim and sexy.
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I think its easier to hold with the back and I can get well over 6 hours screen time with the brightness up to about 75%. I got mine last weekend and I'm still amazed how long I use it and I get paranoid about the battery then look at it and its still all the way charged. I got the trexcell and its awesome so far. I'm at 13 hours on my charge right now with 1 hour and 2 minutes on the screen all web browsing and its at 75%.
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Which one did u buy?
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Which one did u buy?
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The brand on it is qcell. I've had them about 4 months and they are easily as good as the OE battery. Though I believe they are advertised as 1950 as opposed to our 1800. For $20 you can't go wrong.
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I have 2 batteries so I get to enjoy my slim and sexy Epic 4G Touch without all the junk in the trunk.
Charge one to 100% then swap it and charge to other to 100% and there's no need to carry a charger with me when I leave the house.
It's not that hard to pop the back off and swap batteries...
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That sounds like baggage to me I don't have to carry a wall charger or an extra batter
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I don't carry the extra charger silly!
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I use my phone a LOT. Everyday, I end up charging it from around 30% to fully charged about two or three times a day.
How is this going to affect the life of my battery? How long should I expect my battery to last at this rate? I've never given it much thought before, as I've always had a removable battery, making replacement cheap and easy, but the LGOG just has to be different...
Dude stop being so OCD. A battery is good for about 2 years and by then who cares if the battery goes bad.
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Ya you'll have a new phone by then!
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Thanks. I didn't consider it being OCD. As I said, I've never really thought of it before, and I was just curious. Thanks again!