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Just heard news that tmobile announce galaxy note as we expected earlier . Dont know detail specs yet but for sure its goona be kickass device to own.
My line is upgradable this month and I am confuses about which one to get :S
Galaxy s 3 or Note ?
Any word guys?
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Specs have been confirmed and they're exactly like the att note. Hardware wise the s3 out guns the note. But I too find myself asking myself the same thing lol
I've decided to just wait till the end of the year to see what happens. Note 2 and galaxy nexus 2 are suppose to come out. But who knows.
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Note2 just around the corner
Forget about the Note, the Note2 is coming out at the end of Augest or early Sept. Why in the hell Tmobile is even bothering with this is beyond me. My guess would be that their so far down the dev cycle with their crap "tmobile apps" that they are just going to move forward and not listen to anyone. There was a poll out a few weeks ago that asked the question
Why do you root your phone
1) To install Custom Roms
2) To remove carrier bloatware
3) both
The results were something like 83% I think for number 2. This shows in the ratings for all of the Tmobile forced bloatware apps in the
play store. With comments like how do I remove this, I don't want this on my phone and I don't even use this why are you making me update it.
etc.
If Tmobile would LISTEN and not install bloatware and make those apps up to the user with links to them in the play store they would have less
bricked phones and warranty issues. Less customer churn and more than anything else they would be able to deploy new phones alot faster.
Its a shame to cause they say they listen to their users but its apparent thats not the case.
They screwed us on the S3 with the dual core deal. From what I heard they were offered the Korean S3 but passed since it was more money and its deployment cycle date was later than the dual core so they felt they would have missed the boat. They also charge more and made it hell of confusing for those wanting to buy it. Like its 329 plus rebate and then $20 payment a month for x months. I mean who comes up with that crap!!! Now their bringing an almost year old phone to market "as new". It really makes zero since. I mean how are people going to feel when they sign a contract for 2 years only to hear the NEW Note2 is coming out weeks later. Samsung will be doing their big promo's and such for the Note2 and you will be holding your what you thought was a new phone in you hand going wtf I just bought this!!! I think its going to cause a fare amount of confusion and could cause some backlash. No one wants to feel taken "Taken" but this is going to cause at least some ill will. The only saving grace is the Note2 will take a month or two to get here state side but still. Every chance Tmobile has had to really stand out from the rest and offer really great phones that are better than what is out there yet they keep dropping the ball. Makes me seriously want to take the new CEO position and really turn the company around cause it doesn't look like anyone with vision is driving the bus.
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Specs have been confirmed and they're exactly like the att note. Hardware wise the s3 out guns the note. But I too find myself asking myself the same thing lol
I've decided to just wait till the end of the year to see what happens. Note 2 and galaxy nexus 2 are suppose to come out. But who knows.
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I think i will give up note option and get galaxy s 3 .
There will be aokp anyway
Whitehawkx and roman both got s 3
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get the S3
S3. Note is old.
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The Galaxy S3 has an early Jelly Bean port out already. Cyanogen Mod 10 is in early alpha, and its what I'm using now.
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Definitely S3. You will be disappointed if you choose the Note over the S3.
The note would be a larger galaxy s2 so think about it this way. Do you want a galaxy note which is a galaxy s2 as I said but larger screen or would you get the galaxy s3?
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Not even a question S3 ALL THE WAY
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The note or the SIII are worth it.Had the SIII for a week,returned it.I know a 50.00 restocking fee.The new nexus in November all the way.Hold off
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The coming nexus will be better of course but it won't be for Tmobile, just like the last one. Att and Verizon are the heavy weights and well will end up with the phone again.
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Wait for the next Nexus.
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The note or the SIII are worth it.Had the SIII for a week,returned it.I know a 50.00 restocking fee.The new nexus in November all the way.Hold off
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This is a paradox that will always be there. In November when you get your Nexus, you will want to hold off until April for the S3-Plus or whatever is on the verge of coming out then.
I agree...however if this was a question for a gs2 user I would tell them neither! The s2 rooted with the right rom and kernel is as good if not better than anything out right now. In my opinion, if you're even reading any of these forums and interested in flashing roms and personalization you should move to a nexus device. They get all the newest and coolest stuff first cause that's what Google uses to develop on. So SAVE YOUR MONEY until another bad ass nexus is on the market. It will probably be expensive so everyone do yourself a favor and start saving!
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Still rocking my S2, and waiting till my upgrade in December. We'll see what's out then. Nothing worth leaving my S2 for, and Nexus isn't worth leaving T-Mobile for, so. Honestly, I would get the Note, but only because I love big screens, and I work from my phone and my tablet all day.
problem is the note is just a bigger version of your S2 not the note2. It's last year's model from att with a stamp that says T-Mobile and their new "app pack" which is nothing more than you can download for free from the playstore. It's getting upgraded to ICE but I would bet that's as far as it goes due to hardware.
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You don't have to leave tmo to use a nexus, my coworker is rockin one as we speak with jellybean
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Hello all!
It'd be nice to get some guidance on my upgrade (Yes, i know some just think.. "aww ****, to hell with all these ppls upgrade posts" so if that person is you, don't bother givin me **** for moving on. everyone does. thanks.)
First of all,
It sucks balls to leave this awesome community.
I've learned a sh*t-ton about my Epic and many other things from some very respected people, who all friggen rock. lol.
Soo, onto my topic & small dilemma.
The upgrade date is Dec. 1st, 2012. Although, I love the style & feel of my Epic, I may be heading towards something a bit different. I have gone down to the Sprint store and checked out some really cool devices but I'm kind of sitting here scratching my head because I'm very picky, luckily though, I was (offf coursee) drawn to the Galaxy S III.
Given its lightening fast 1.5GHz dual-core processors,2100 mAh Lithium Ion battery (9hrs talk time), beautiful (yet kinda big) display (4.8" to be exact), the JB OS, 16/32GB memory, 2GB RAM and other things here and there. Now, the Note II, damn dude, talk about a big display. That one takes the cake. Idk if I could really be happy/satisfied with such a monster display ... 5.5" ?? & I know thats not THAT much bigger than the S III but in hand you'll see the difference.
On the other hand, theS Pen™, 3100 mAh Lithium Ion battery (15hrs talk time), 1.6 GHz Samsung Exynos Quad-core processors alone sounds damn good to me. The only thing that bothers me (obviously) is the bigger display.. So I'm considering other devices because these 2 devices give me a headache sometimes lol.
Anyway, my options & opinions are open for anything.. I'm not tooo picky and my mind is NOT set on just those 2 phones.. I was just throwing them out there because I like 'em both. 
One thing..
Don't even think about mentioning the iPhone's,  that is one phone I'd just piss on nd save the p.o.s as a weapon against the zombies, then let those retards have at it (hopefully piss on it too.)
So, apart from that, I'd like to hear some input from you guys n gals.
&maybe even whoever has upgraded from the Epic and is happy with their pick.. Your wisdom, knowledge & opinions are appreciated! either way its all good so let me know!  Thank you in advance.
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Why not still stick with keyboards? America variants of S3 ALL SUCKS to me. Now on market you can have LG Mach, Moto Photon Q and (later) Verizon Stratosphere 2... And if I were you I would definitely first consider a Nexus 4 (all powerful and better than S3, though have to wait for a bit)
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Why not still stick with keyboards? America variants of S3 ALL SUCKS to me. Now on market you can have LG Mach, Moto Photon Q and (later) Verizon Stratosphere 2... And if I were you I would definitely first consider a Nexus 4 (all powerful and better than S3, though have to wait for a bit)
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Trust me bro my eyes have been open for some decent devices with physical keyboards that have at least like dual processors, so far I haven't seen much.
Prolly because I have Sprint nd Sprint doesn't have the biggest selection of pretty good phones (like the Nexus). I wish. I don't see many disadvantages with getting the SGSIII, imo. But everybody feels different.
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Your best bet is still the 2 threads in General that I recommended to you. But the S3 is awesome but you will miss the keyboard for a few months. Samsung seems to have listened and fixed everything we complained about of both Epics S and S2.
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Yes I've been reading through those threads the last couple days or so. Its hard to say, because if Id like to keep the physical keyboard then, to my knowledge, I have one choice: Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE. Unless I were to go with the S III. Are you happy with the S III?
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Yes I've been reading through those threads the last couple days or so. Its hard to say, because if Id like to keep the physical keyboard then, to my knowledge, I have one choice: Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE. Unless I were to go with the S III. Are you happy with the S III?
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I am very happy with the S3. It is light years ahead of the Epic. I will not lie and say I don't miss my keyboard but the voice to text is really very good and getting used to the on screen keyboard in landscape.
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I am very happy with the S3. It is light years ahead of the Epic. I will not lie and say I don't miss my keyboard but the voice to text is really very good and getting used to the on screen keyboard in landscape.
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Yeah, exactly, on one side of the coin it's new improved technologies and all. Then on the other, there's no keyboard but I figure i'll get used to that.
Kenny, I believe your just the man for guidance here lol. You have great knowledge on this and you switched from the Epic to the SIII. Like I said in my op, I'm looking for input from someone who has done that.
So I suppose i'm asking you if you think the SIII might be the one for me.. ?
Since your happy with the switch and you've been a big help from the start with me.
Thank you.
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Plus, I came across this thread: Sprint offers SIII for $49 on Black Friday...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34349652
Although, this is before my upgrade, could I just simply go in and buy the phone and activate it on my upgrade day (Dec. 1st) ??
lol don't really kno how that works.
Thanks.
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Plus, I came across this thread: Sprint offers SIII for $49 on Black Friday...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34349652
Although, this is before my upgrade, could I just simply go in and buy the phone and activate it on my upgrade day (Dec. 1st) ??
lol don't really kno how that works.
Thanks.
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No. They can't give you that price without an eligible upgrade line. You will get used to the keyboard or lack there of. The phone is truly amazing with 4 times the RAM and 16 times the phone storage plus an available sd card slot. When I got it all I did was root and run stock for a month because if was so damn fast and smooth. You won't be disappointed. Call Sprint to see if you can move your upgrade up a week.
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No. They can't give you that price without an eligible upgrade line. You will get used to the keyboard or lack there of. The phone is truly amazing with 4 times the RAM and 16 times the phone storage plus an available sd card slot. When I got it all I did was root and run stock for a month because if was so damn fast and smooth. You won't be disappointed. Call Sprint to see if you can move your upgrade up a week.
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I called and got it figured out. I think tmrw my upgrade will be eligible if I pay the $50. If I send my Epic to them, they said I'll get $28 for it and the $50 will be billed to my sprint account next pay. So, basically, if I go for it, I'll be paying $72 for the early upgrade and a new SIII not bad eh? It sounds like a deal. I can't imagine 4x the RAM lol that is a huge improvement, not to mention the other awesome specs and features that come with it.
It very well may be the SGSIII for me... Hey and if it is maybe Ill be bugging you even more for help
Im sure I'll decide to root it and flash a nice stock rom.
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Jackbenimble said:
I called and got it figured out. I think tmrw my upgrade will be eligible if I pay the $50. If I send my Epic to them, they said I'll get $28 for it and the $50 will be billed to my sprint account next pay. So, basically, if I go for it, I'll be paying $72 for the early upgrade and a new SIII not bad eh? It sounds like a deal. I can't imagine 4x the RAM lol that is a huge improvement, not to mention the other awesome specs and features that come with it.
It very well may be the SGSIII for me... Hey and if it is maybe Ill be bugging you even more for help
Im sure I'll decide to root it and flash a nice stock rom.
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Hmmm...I may release something this weekend over there and let The People support it as they have here. The Epic community are the best.
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Hmmm...I may release something this weekend over there and let The People support it as they have here. The Epic community are the best.
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can you send me a link to the sprint version? there are so many variants here im scared to go to the wrong forum for the s3
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can you send me a link to the sprint version? there are so many variants here im scared to go to the wrong forum for the s3
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Start with JellyBomb if you like lots of blue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34457819
Or prerooted stock here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34451043
Or any ROM in that development forum. I hope to finish mine by Sunday.
seeQUOTE=kennyglass123;34459241]Start with JellyBomb if you like lots of blue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34457819
Or prerooted stock here:
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I'm antsy to see it lol. If you decide to develop it that is.
Yeah I checked out those two, theyre kind of similar but I really like them both.
Well, I get it tomorrow. I'll be all over the SIII forums, trying to root, flash, etc.
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It is all organized and of course qbking has videos for all.
I can't decompile systemui to edit currently.
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It is all organized and of course qbking has videos for all.
I can't decompile systemui to edit currently.
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I know, I've already watched a couple on rooting it. QBKing is always my guide with anything new to do lol. Eesh, take your time, I how it works out for you.
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I got it! Will start pulling system and packaging into a flashable tomorrow.
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I got it! Will start pulling system and packaging into a flashable tomorrow.
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Outstanding! I knew you'd figure it out, your the mastermind of operations! haha
I LUCKILY received my SIII today, at first they told me they were sold out and I got there an hour after they opened! No one had even gone there and gotten one yet... AND THEY WERE SOLD OUT?! wtf?..
So, since they love me oh so dearly there, they had a couple stashed away and grabbed one for me. Like I said, luckily. lol
I had a question though, maybe you have the answer lol, do you know if the SIII is root-able withoutt Odin via starting the Odin flash counter ? Or should I not worry about it and just buy a usb jig when the time comes?
Thanks Kenny
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I got it! Will start pulling system and packaging into a flashable tomorrow.
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I will find out in a couple of hours if this will be my first S3 Rom keeping fingers crossed.
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Outstanding! I knew you'd figure it out, your the mastermind of operations! haha
I LUCKILY received my SIII today, at first they told me they were sold out and I got there an hour after they opened! No one had even gone there and gotten one yet... AND THEY WERE SOLD OUT?! wtf?..
So, since they love me oh so dearly there, they had a couple stashed away and grabbed one for me. Like I said, luckily. lol
I had a question though, maybe you have the answer lol, do you know if the SIII is root-able withoutt Odin via starting the Odin flash counter ? Or should I not worry about it and just buy a usb jig when the time comes?
Thanks Kenny
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Use Odin to root then Triangle Away to reset the flash counter.
I got the unlimited family plan last June and got the Epic for my wife and I. This family plan is now turning into a business plan as I'm getting phones for my guys too.
My issue is that I am a tech junkie and I am starting to feel phone envy with all these guys getting the note 2. I have another person to get a phone for and I'm realizing that instead of waiting another year and six months to upgrade I can do it now and pass on this epic.
The problem is that I love this community, and would like to start putting out some roms for a group that I think is going to be hurting for devs shortly. While I'm pretty sure the note 2 is not lacking in this area.
Am I worrying about nothing? Is everyone leaving this phone soon anyway? If I don't use this opportunity am I going to be the only one here in a year? :sigh:
I just feel like it's too early to leave now, but will be too late later on.
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Reasonable to believe when S4 is released and if the specs live up to its hype, majority of users will consider the move. I am considering and upgrade and may not be on this phone at the end of the year. Only because it will be 2 years and trying to get the family on 1 cycle is the plan. Its an opportunity you should highly consider
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Reasonable to believe when S4 is released and if the specs live up to its hype, majority of users will consider the move. I am considering and upgrade and may not be on this phone at the end of the year. Only because it will be 2 years and trying to get the family on 1 cycle is the plan. Its an opportunity you should highly consider
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That was the original plan, just wait it out, and get the latest and greatest, but my guy needs a phone now, so it's upgrade now or in a year and half. Other option is to use my best buy buy back to help with the cost of an out of contract phone when the s4 comes out.
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I think a lot of its are in it till the s4. This is a great community though and I feel your pain. The note has a lot going for it but I have a feeling the s4 is going to knock it out of the park. We always need good devs and would hate to see you go. But do what you have to. I'm sure you'll be happy either way. Although with all these 4.2 rooms coming out and jb ota around the corner at some point soon this phone will be hanging around for quite a while. Good luck with your decision.
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I love this phone but if I had LTE I would upgrade now. I also think S4 will be my next phone since it should drop around the time the Network Vision upgrades start here. Bottom line do whatever makes you happy. The community will carry on and more devs will jump onboard since our phone is cheap now.
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Damn wish I was here earlier to see the whole arguments lol. To the OP do what you want bro do what would make you happy I'm also a tech junkie love every new device that comes out. I have a note 2 and I love it I came from the e4gt and had used my upgrade to get the note now if the S4 really calls out my attention which I'm sure it will I will sell the note and put in the differences and pay full price now if you think you can do that do it If you're a tech junkie a don't see the problem of hesitating on doing something wrong for yourself just do what you want bro.
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Note 2 is down to $169 on Amazon Wireless right now! I can upgrade now but I got this device as a replacement for my 3vo and haven't had it that long. I really want to see what it's going to be like after the jb update. If for some reason we end up not getting it then I'll upgrade but really don't see the need to just yet.
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Note 2 is down to $169 on Amazon Wireless right now! I can upgrade now but I got this device as a replacement for my 3vo and haven't had it that long. I really want to see what it's going to be like after the jb update. If for some reason we end up not getting it then I'll upgrade but really don't see the need to just yet.
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That may have just sealed the deal. My problem was/is my guy needs a phone asap.
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That may have just sealed the deal. My problem was/is my guy needs a phone asap.
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No problem. That really is a sweet deal though! I wouldn't wait too long lol!
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I see the price went back up to $249. Maybe they made a mistake lol. Hope you grabbed one while you could!
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The main reason I'm going to stick with this phone is because wimax. Sprint doesn't yet have lte in my area and if I upgrade I will be stuck with slow ass 3g. So unless lte gets up and running soon I'm just going to stick with the Epic 4G Touch and with this site it keeps me from getting bored
Get a Note II, join devs like myself as we can sure deliver excellent works to the users
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Amazon shows the Note II for $70 for new customers.
Print that, take it to BB for price match - even though you're an upgrade.
If you're lucky you'll get a steal on this phone! (One other person said he got on GN2 threads)
(Just don't check any box before printing so they don't know it means new customers only)
garwynn said:
Amazon shows the Note II for $70 for new customers.
Print that, take it to BB for price match - even though you're an upgrade.
If you're lucky you'll get a steal on this phone! (One other person said he got on GN2 threads)
(Just don't check any box before printing so they don't know it means new customers only)
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Geez Garwynn wish I thought of that lol! Not sure if it would've worked though. I'm still happy with my Note for $199. Wasn't sure if I should do it or not before but this thing is absolutely amazing! I thought the e4gt was a beast but my God lol! What a difference. You guys that are thinking about it just do it. You won't regret it. And if you're thinking you might want to wait for the gs4 I was right there with you but in all honesty I don't see how they will compare. This has tablet like features that the gs4 might not have. Of course we really won't know until the final spec sheet is released but either way it won't be this size. And it is beautiful guys!
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Geez Garwynn wish I thought of that lol! Not sure if it would've worked though. I'm still happy with my Note for $199. Wasn't sure if I should do it or not before but this thing is absolutely amazing! I thought the e4gt was a beast but my God lol! What a difference. You guys that are thinking about it just do it. You won't regret it. And if you're thinking you might want to wait for the gs4 I was right there with you but in all honesty I don't see how they will compare. This has tablet like features that the gs4 might not have. Of course we really won't know until the final spec sheet is released but either way it won't be this size. And it is beautiful guys!
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Oh I did. Amazon had the note 2 for $170 when added to a family plan. I couldn't resist. It was worth the he'll I for from the missus.
What's great is all the wonderful people from this forum (like garwynn) that are over there now.
And there is nothing out like this phone now. Nor will the s4 match it. I don't think I'll ever be able to use a smaller phone with no spen again.
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Oh I did. Amazon had the note 2 for $170 when added to a family plan. I couldn't resist. It was worth the he'll I for from the missus.
What's great is all the wonderful people from this forum (like garwynn) that are over there now.
And there is nothing out like this phone now. Nor will the s4 match it. I don't think I'll ever be able to use a smaller phone with no spen again.
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I'm an indirect dealer for Sprint, ATT and Verizon; I get to play with a lot of phones. You could not be more accurate. Not only is the Note 2 in a class if its own. It really is a "phablet". It doesnt need to be held close to the face, yet can fit in a pocket.
More importantly, the execution of Touchwiz is remarkable- its usefulness is beyond comparison, justifying every pixel of the huge display and proving it is not a gimmick.
As far as the E4GT goes, its second-life as a premium Virgin/Boost handset should prevent development from drying up.
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I just got this phone monday and heard about the new today. I'll be trading it in for the S4 but want to make sure to return the phone fully stock. I am aware on how to odin the phone back to official firmware but what about the recovery?
When u Odin back to stock it reinstalls stock recovery
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When u Odin back to stock it reinstalls stock recovery
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You have to make sure that after you Odin you factory reset. It also resets the status from modified to normal.
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I got an email saying it was gonna be on the first of may
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It releases on 1st of May for T-Mobile. Some carriers are doing a pre-order special where if you pre-order you get it on 24th of April, but T-Mobile isn't one of the carriers I don't think.
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Lets hope that we can take other carriers versions and flash them to T-Mobile since they're all the same... Why? Because I'm not paying 640 bucks for a phone. Sprint phones almost always end up on eBay much cheaper than retail.
If you have a GS3 there isn't really much of a point of upgrading to the GS4... I'd wait for the 3Q and 4Q devices to drop. This beast still has plenty of oomph in it...
EtherealRemnant said:
Lets hope that we can take other carriers versions and flash them to T-Mobile since they're all the same... Why? Because I'm not paying 640 bucks for a phone. Sprint phones almost always end up on eBay much cheaper than retail.
If you have a GS3 there isn't really much of a point of upgrading to the GS4... I'd wait for the 3Q and 4Q devices to drop. This beast still has plenty of oomph in it...
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Agreed at this point I rather get a nexus 4 than a s4.
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daxecutioner24 said:
Agreed at this point I rather get a nexus 4 than a s4.
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Why? (asking legitimate question)
I thought the S3 and Nexus 4 were pretty much the same spec wise?
I had an LG phone before and had a terrible experience... And LG doesn't give a crap about customers with problems. In fact they (lg) went out of the way to erase Facebook complaints comments, etc... I seriously doubt I'd buy another LG device.
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S4 is available online and select stores on April 24th.
Android Central: T-Mobile launching the Samsung Galaxy S4 from April 24. http://goo.gl/mag/2iTH2rd
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I'll be waiting to see what the Motorola X and what nexus devices launch. Also rumor or the Sony xperia line coming to Tmobile so I'm gonna check that out as well. No point in upgrading from s3 to s4.
I've seen the s4 in person since I work in a store and the Samsung rep brought it to us and it is a beautiful phone. The screen on it rivals that of my 42" Samsung TV as far as quality of picture. For anyone not already on an s3, it is a wonderful upgrade but I Dont see the point in going from s3 to s4 especially with s3 rooted on 4.2.2
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I, too, have heard rumors about the Xperia line coming to T-Mobile and I am quite interested.
As for the Nexus 4, don't do it... The build quality is terrible... Just go play with one at a store... And as was said, LG makes terrible devices. The G2x was the biggest fail of a device I've seen in a long time - which really sucked given its potential. A lot of people really hate the Nexus 4. If you DO get one, make sure you get a super case for it.
I had an LG Optimus 3D. Suffered from Ghost calls and Ghost text. People would call, the line would ring on their side but the phone wouldn't make a peep. Same for text, they would send, but they would never get delivered to the phone. LG swept it under the rug. Erased the Facebook comments complaints. And to my knowledge never acknowledged the flaw or offered a solution. It's well documented in the lg forums right here on XDA.
After that I said I wouldn't buy another LG if I could avoid it. (never say Never... LOL)
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Guize so i already put the phone back to stock completely. Now here's the thing, I just go to tmobile to return the phone and tell them i'll be buying the s4 online on the 24th? Will i be able to use my old phone meanwhile i get the other one?
whytechapel_x said:
Guize so i already put the phone back to stock completely. Now here's the thing, I just go to tmobile to return the phone and tell them i'll be buying the s4 online on the 24th? Will i be able to use my old phone meanwhile i get the other one?
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Did you use triangle away to set your flash counter back to zero also check your device status so it says normal too, Not sure if you did all this just a heads up. By old phone you mean a different device besides your sg3
Then yes you can use a old phone
Dano79 said:
Did you use triangle away to set your flash counter back to zero also check your device status so it says normal too, Not sure if you did all this just a heads up. By old phone you mean a different device besides your sg3
Then yes you can use a old phone
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Yeah already used triangle away. By old phone I mean my S2.
whytechapel_x said:
Yeah already used triangle away. By old phone I mean my S2.
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You'll have to go back to a normal sim and then back to micro with the new phone if I'm right.. Maybe there's an adapter?
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not sure how that is going to work since you just got the S3. i know they are doing new pricing plans, but i just got my daughter the iphone5 but since i was not up for a full upgrade i paid $200 down, but only pay $12 a month for it instead of $99 and $20 like advertised. you may have to lay out a lot of money to get the S4 now. it shows $149 down and $20 a month, but that is usually for new customers or those of us who have a full upgrade available
i could be wrong though
I dont see a point in upgrading from s3 to s4. but from s3 to note 3 that should be worth it. Well who knows the wife just got the new HT C ONE and its a good phone in my opinion but I had bad experience with the Amaze before. I think that if you are interested in roms Samsung is the way to go with. with its unlock bootloader out of the box and easy to dev with. When HTC you have to wait for S-OFF etc
Release for online just got pushed back to April 29th.
Smh!
Might as well wait till May 1st and get it at a store instead of dealing with shipping.
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Just wondering how development is going here. I have been considering building a S3 rom.
I haven't been to these forums for a long time. I see Ole Doc is still here.
I develop for the S4, but I have a S3. It's my spare. I will look into building something.
Just search for me on XDA to see my work.
Guess that settled that.
Yup! I did get a Note3, but broke it...never planned on fully leaving the S3 anyway! But I am still here! Doing a lot more in the AT&T forums though since there's not often very much going on in here lately. Most activity is with the other carriers S3's. Tmobile made it really easy for lots of folks to upgrade, so it seems most took advantage. Plus Tmobile is the only carrier that refuses to release KitKat, so all of our recent TW roms are ported.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Yup! I did get a Note3, but broke it...never planned on fully leaving the S3 anyway! But I am still here! Doing a lot more in the AT&T forums though since there's not often very much going on in here lately. Most activity is with the other carriers S3's. Tmobile made it really easy for lots of folks to upgrade, so it seems most took advantage. Plus Tmobile is the only carrier that refuses to release KitKat, so all of our recent TW roms are ported.
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Yea I see your point on the upgrade. I'm due myself in January. Looks like the Note 4 or Edge for me.
Thanks for posting Doc.....
DocHoliday77 said:
Yup! I did get a Note3, but broke it...never planned on fully leaving the S3 anyway! But I am still here! Doing a lot more in the AT&T forums though since there's not often very much going on in here lately. Most activity is with the other carriers S3's. Tmobile made it really easy for lots of folks to upgrade, so it seems most took advantage. Plus Tmobile is the only carrier that refuses to release KitKat, so all of our recent TW roms are ported.
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Doc, what is with you and breaking phones man!! Lol
Dude, it's just been a cursed year! Only once did I break something just by somehow getting a case of fumble fingers at the wrong time! Most of the others were broken by our animals! Last on was because the cat got interested for some reason and carefully pushed it off the table!
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LOL!! Maybe you should start investing a little in protective cases, might come in handy next time
Don't worry! I learned my lesson and am sporting a D30 case now! But just wait! I'm sure between the dog, cat and kid, someone will find a way!
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