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Just wondering if this section for the same model phone Telus offers? Cause from Telus its called S2X.
Also what is everyone favorite rom? Im coming froma Fascinate running ICS passion which worked great and i enjoyed it.
Looking for the same basically with some great battery life.
Thanks to all that help.
I am using that phone too my friend. Welcome! Yes you may proceed into flashing all kinds of wonderful roms from this section. Now hold on tight and enjoy the ride because you will never go back!
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21017 said:
Just wondering if this section for the same model phone Telus offers? Cause from Telus its called S2X.
Also what is everyone favorite rom? Im coming froma Fascinate running ICS passion which worked great and i enjoyed it.
Looking for the same basically with some great battery life.
Thanks to all that help.
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yes! every ROM here is compatible with the telus galaxy S2X.. there are a lot of really good ROM's to choose from I hate to pick a favorite..
if you are looking to try something different, then may I suggest MIUI..
I think you should try a few ROMs on your own to see which one suits you..
and remember.. just have fun with it
Which ones you guys running now? What do you like about it? Anything that dont work?
Thanks
21017 said:
Which ones you guys running now? What do you like about it? Anything that dont work?
Thanks
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IMO the best rom out right now is Darkside UCLE2
Just remember that if you do go with an ICS rom, read the OP carefully and follow the instructions to the T. They can be a little bit more tricky. But the smoothness and battery life is unbeatable.
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Questions go in the Q&A section
Lately I've been noticing a lot of developers saying that they are going to quit developing for samsung due to the lack of support they are are offering to the community. Do you think this will affect the releases of ROMs or user fixes to the point of not being worth it to buy this device? Thanks.
The community will try to cook rom for all samsung devices, but when these are not very popular or will become old will be abandoned
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Yes, i`am convinced it will be supported well. The GN2 will be even a bigger success as the GN1 i believe. Getting mine in 5 days
I think there will be some type of good support.. I mean it's still pretty early in the release... And I'd still buy it if it's not supported by a lot of roms.. Doesn't take away of how much of a beast the phone is
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
MiguelHogue said:
I think there will be some type of good support.. I mean it's still pretty early in the release... And I'd still buy it if it's not supported by a lot of roms.. Doesn't take away of how much of a beast the phone is
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
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Exactly. Right now I don't even feel the need to root this thing, it honestly is already perfect to me.
Op where did you hear that more devs are gonna stop developing for Samsung?
N7105 Note 2 LTE is not suppported on this forum right?
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barondebxl said:
Exactly. Right now I don't even feel the need to root this thing, it honestly is already perfect to me.
Op where did you hear that more devs are gonna stop developing for Samsung?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTRKL5E9Iak
barondebxl said:
Exactly. Right now I don't even feel the need to root this thing, it honestly is already perfect to me.
Op where did you hear that more devs are gonna stop developing for Samsung?
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He is talking about Codeworkx and the CyanagenMod team, they`re mad that Samsung isn`t helpfull towards dev`s regarding the scources wich come late or not at all.
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barondebxl said:
Exactly. Right now I don't even feel the need to root this thing, it honestly is already perfect to me.
Op where did you hear that more devs are gonna stop developing for Samsung?
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But what about adblocking, making titanium backups, uninstalling bloatware, installing custom kernel`s and many other perks. I would miss those things to be honest
Makes me shutter to think of this bad boy overclocked!
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Makes me shutter to think of this bad boy overclocked!
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how does THIS make you feel?
If anyone has the OG Note, even that device doesn't have amazing support. At least we have CM tho...of which I'm running PA 2.17 CM10. However, as long as the GN2 receives CM10, all will be fine. I'm torn with how I feel about CM possibly abandoning Sammy...the GN2 is really all about features, that's what makes it better. CM just neuters spen features anyways.
I personally am excited for just having the GN2
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If anyone has the OG Note, even that device doesn't have amazing support. At least we have CM tho...of which I'm running PA 2.17 CM10. However, as long as the GN2 receives CM10, all will be fine. I'm torn with how I feel about CM possibly abandoning Sammy...the GN2 is really all about features, that's what makes it better. CM just neuters spen features anyways.
I personally am excited for just having the GN2
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+1 And there is a big chance Mike1986 is going to develop Android Revolution HD roms`s for the GN2. He allready supports the S3 now.
I have played with the idea of getting the Sprint version when it comes out. But, I would still work on my HTC stuff too. Only problem is that I'm not up for an upgrade and I am not buying this thing right out lol so we will see how it goes.
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I have played with the idea of getting the Sprint version when it comes out. But, I would still work on my HTC stuff too. Only problem is that I'm not up for an upgrade and I am not buying this thing right out lol so we will see how it goes.
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I think you should do it man. I went out of pocket for my s2, but the timing was perfect so now I'm eligible for an upgrade. Plus, I love your work when I had my evo :thumbup:. The Note community could definitely use your mods/roms.
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I think you should do it man. I went out of pocket for my s2, but the timing was perfect so now I'm eligible for an upgrade. Plus, I love your work when I had my evo :thumbup:. The Note community could definitely use your mods/roms.
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Well thanks man, but as a college student, I don't just have that much laying around to blow on a phone you know? Lol
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Hey I was looking to see if there's a stock themed rom with all the stock features but custom modifications to make it have much better performance? Like with an even higher benchmark than real stock. I've found one but it had horrible performance on my phone... Not just benchmark related performance.. But anyone know a really good one? Sonics version hated my phone.. Clean flash every time
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Have you tried "the peoples ROM"? Seems to cover what your looking for
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I was looking at it but it's not very stock themed.. What are the quadrant benchmarks like?
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I used Wicked Sensation previously. The battery life is excellent and it's fairly fast although I never did an actual benchmark test. I had the anaconda theme on top of it and I thought it looked nice. I prefer minimal themeing but if you don't like any of the blue ones I would go with this.
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I can't believe people still talk about quadrant benchmarks... :banghead:
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What about feezas ROM ?
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What about feezas ROM ?
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Well the only one from him on the s3, is well just stock rooted basically.. Im already on that. Im looking for a stock looking (as in the theme of the app icons is normal and status bar and toggle bar etc all stock looking) but with optimizations
Try seeder app, it might help
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Oh I misunderstood Lol. Well you could run an aokp/asop ROM with the gs3 launcher and touchwiz theme that has all of the icons if not very similar
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ReapersDeath said:
Hey I was looking to see if there's a stock themed rom with all the stock features but custom modifications to make it have much better performance? Like with an even higher benchmark than real stock. I've found one but it had horrible performance on my phone... Not just benchmark related performance.. But anyone know a really good one? Sonics version hated my phone.. Clean flash every time
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Give The People's Rom a shot.. and can use Morphology with it if you choose to make some changes. Battery life is outstanding (most users will agree) plenty of performance options, 4 Kernel choices, (sure more to come) you'll enjoy it or your money back
Seriously tho.. Check them out.. :
Original The Peoples Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013463 ---- This uses Aroma.. (pick and choose installer)
Xtra Crispy, The Peoples Rom Fat Ass Cartman Edition (everything included, all apps, and what not): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086302 ---- This is straight CWM Flash, all or nothing.
What about FreeGS3? Seems like that and People's ROM are the two big players in this forum???
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What about FreeGS3? Seems like that and People's ROM are the two big players in this forum???
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Never tried it. haven't heard anything bad about it tho. I've been following Kenny's rom (The Peoples Rom) for a while since OG epic days.. So been with it ever since.. No need to change if i got what i want already.
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Never tried it. haven't heard anything bad about it tho. I've been following Kenny's rom (The Peoples Rom) for a while since OG epic days.. So been with it ever since.. No need to change if i got what i want already.
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I just got my S3 yesterday and immediately rooted when I got it home. Maybe I will try the people's ROM to compare.
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I just got my S3 yesterday and immediately rooted when I got it home. Maybe I will try the people's ROM to compare.
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Go for it.. You may find you like it.. Once you flash, head over to Morphology thread.. can make it purty that way :laugh:
I think I will, at least to compare. Morphology works on both ROMs, so that's cool. I think so many of these threads get shut down, and it's a shame. For me, I'd like to see some comparisons of the different ROMs. Pros/Cons, maybe a poll on what ROM reigns supreme at this point in time, etc.
I realized FreeGS3 has, by far, the most activity in the thread. However, it's been open since July. People's doesn't have that many but it's only been opened since November. It makes it challenging when trying to actually compare and see which ROMs are actually the most popular overall.
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I think I will, at least to compare. Morphology works on both ROMs, so that's cool. I think so many of these threads get shut down, and it's a shame. For me, I'd like to see some comparisons of the different ROMs. Pros/Cons, maybe a poll on what ROM reigns supreme at this point in time, etc.
I realized FreeGS3 has, by far, the most activity in the thread. However, it's been open since July. People's doesn't have that many but it's only been opened since November. It makes it challenging when trying to actually compare and see which ROMs are actually the most popular overall.
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People's thread is really active lol.. and changes flow constantly.
Best thing to do is test drive each and see how you personally like them. Opinions vary so everyone experience is different.
Thanks! Either way, I hope I will like it more than my Evo LTE. That's what I am coming from.
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Thanks! Either way, I hope I will like it more than my Evo LTE. That's what I am coming from.
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Hey no worries, this is why we come here.. Community support!
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Thanks! Either way, I hope I will like it more than my Evo LTE. That's what I am coming from.
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I also came from the evo lte about 2 months ago. So far this has been a better phone for me. After having a galaxy vibrant, I swore to never own another Samsung phone. I was definitely an HTC fan for over 2 years but was the evo lte was a disappointment to me. I think you're going to be happy with the s3.
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I also came from the evo lte about 2 months ago. So far this has been a better phone for me. After having a galaxy vibrant, I swore to never own another Samsung phone. I was definitely an HTC fan for over 2 years but was the evo lte was a disappointment to me. I think you're going to be happy with the s3.
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Thanks. I hope so. Just trying to figure out the ROMs for the S3 and then will go from there. Just loaded people's. I don't like the stock theme, but I'm going to play with it for a few before going back to FreeGS3 or something else.
Hey guys,
I am now a proud owner of the Note 2!! Woo.
Just thought i'd introduce myself to this squad and say hello.
I've been flashing ROMs for nearly 10 years now, and can't wait to get my feet wet on this guy.
I'll be reading through all the stickies and read me first posts in the next day or so, but if you have any suggestions for a new Note 2 owner, i'd certainly be willing to listen.
Thank you all.
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Hey guys,
I am now a proud owner of the Note 2!! Woo.
Just thought i'd introduce myself to this squad and say hello.
I've been flashing ROMs for nearly 10 years now, and can't wait to get my feet wet on this guy.
I'll be reading through all the stickies and read me first posts in the next day or so, but if you have any suggestions for a new Note 2 owner, i'd certainly be willing to listen.
Thank you all.
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Welcome
sent by, my note2 using rootbox.
Root it and unleash that beast!
You will love it. Plenty of rom to play with and you will feel like right at home.
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douglastheduke said:
Hey guys,
I am now a proud owner of the Note 2!! Woo.
Just thought i'd introduce myself to this squad and say hello.
I've been flashing ROMs for nearly 10 years now, and can't wait to get my feet wet on this guy.
I'll be reading through all the stickies and read me first posts in the next day or so, but if you have any suggestions for a new Note 2 owner, i'd certainly be willing to listen.
Thank you all.
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Welcome aboard GN2 user!
Here's a couple of Rom recommendations for you look at.
This first one is the one I'm running DIAPHANESRc1..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2119846
JELLY THUNDER RC4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028661
Sky NOTE 8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093870
JELLY BEER CM 10.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106244
Good luck to you on your flashing addiction.. LOL
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I'm using PA 3.1 and I've not had so much fine ricing up the framework in my phone before. It's really handy being able to change dpi considering everything looks so huge normally. It makes you be able to use up more screen real estate. Per-app coloring gives a nice finish that is hard to find on any other ROM.
However, just on the nose, I think the way it displays coverage is a little patchy.
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douglastheduke said:
Hey guys,
I am now a proud owner of the Note 2!! Woo.
Just thought i'd introduce myself to this squad and say hello.
I've been flashing ROMs for nearly 10 years now, and can't wait to get my feet wet on this guy.
I'll be reading through all the stickies and read me first posts in the next day or so, but if you have any suggestions for a new Note 2 owner, i'd certainly be willing to listen.
Thank you all.
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Wait till you put your batch of goodies together with the Rom you like. Then you'll see the truth power of the dark side!!!! Buahahaha????? Lol. ..
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douglastheduke said:
Hey guys,
I am now a proud owner of the Note 2!! Woo.
Just thought i'd introduce myself to this squad and say hello.
I've been flashing ROMs for nearly 10 years now, and can't wait to get my feet wet on this guy.
I'll be reading through all the stickies and read me first posts in the next day or so, but if you have any suggestions for a new Note 2 owner, i'd certainly be willing to listen.
Thank you all.
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Try Scott's CleanROM 1.5 ATT SE. Been using his ROMs for a while now. Haven't had any issues and he's very responsive.
Welcome to the GN2 family.
Thanks guys. I'm currently torn. Nit sure if I should stay with AOSP or not.
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douglastheduke said:
Thanks guys. I'm currently torn. Nit sure if I should stay with AOSP or not.
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You will love it. No other way to say it.
Current Devices: At&t Samsung Galaxy Note, Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Asus Google Nexus 7 Super Tablet
Current Roms: Skynote 8.1 (Note 2), AOKP (Galaxy Nexus), Nexus 7 Stock
douglastheduke said:
Thanks guys. I'm currently torn. Nit sure if I should stay with AOSP or not.
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Just try em all. Tw and aosp. With the note2 you can't go wrong no matter what you decide to flash
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go with clean rom 4.5
mods to get
4.2 camera and galery
4.2 keyboard
volume mod is a must
google wallet
perseues kernel
5x4 tw launcher with landscape
motomoto theme works great with all the roms
i love my phone and hope you like it as much as i do
welcome
mkeric1 said:
go with clean rom 4.5
mods to get
4.2 camera and galery
4.2 keyboard
volume mod is a must
google wallet
perseues kernel
5x4 tw launcher with landscape
motomoto theme works great with all the roms
i love my phone and hope you like it as much as i do
welcome
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That looks pretty decent. I know i want a relatively vanilla ROM without too much stylizing and theming. I could care less what launcher it has, because i'm just going to use Apex either way.
The features i'm most interested in are: google wallet, photosphere, unlimited mutliwindow, full s pen function, swype, fully customizable lock screen, changeable DPI, unlocked wifi tether, as well as all the other feautures that basically come standard now a days. I'm on the fence about allshare too.
If anyone knows a stable ROM that fits that description, I'll probably hit that up first.
douglastheduke said:
That looks pretty decent. I know i want a relatively vanilla ROM without too much stylizing and theming. I could care less what launcher it has, because i'm just going to use Apex either way.
The features i'm most interested in are: google wallet, photosphere, unlimited mutliwindow, full s pen function, swype, fully customizable lock screen, changeable DPI, unlocked wifi tether, as well as all the other feautures that basically come standard now a days. I'm on the fence about allshare too.
If anyone knows a stable ROM that fits that description, I'll probably hit that up first.
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Most of the ones that I posted for you are like that. But some are heavily themed. And I noticed you like a stock look. Well SKY NOTE :thumbup:, has what your asking for. Completely stock with everything in it!!! And it's made by a excellent developer!
But if I were you, I would down load a few of them. Then if you find one you like. But you saw other things in others you like. I just mix & match a few things. Then I'm a happy camper because I have everything I want in one place!
Just my 2¢
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Bajanman said:
Most of the ones that I posted for you are like that. But some are heavily themed. And I noticed you like a stock look. Well SKY NOTE :thumbup:, has what your asking for. Completely stock with everything in it!!! And it's made by a excellent developer!
But if I were you, I would down load a few of them. Then if you find one you like. But you saw other things in others you like. I just mix & match a few things. Then I'm a happy camper because I have everything I want in one place!
Just my 2¢
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Thank you. That gives me some more good direction. Maybe it's time i learn how to cook my own ROMs.
Sidenote: my last post made upgraded me to "Member". Woo! Only took 7 years.
douglastheduke said:
Thank you. That gives me some more good direction. Maybe it's time i learn how to cook my own ROMs.
Sidenote: my last post made upgraded me to "Member". Woo! Only took 7 years.
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Not a problem at all. Lol on the member status. I remember those days .
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Congrats!
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Bajanman said:
Most of the ones that I posted for you are like that. But some are heavily themed. And I noticed you like a stock look. Well SKY NOTE :thumbup:, has what your asking for. Completely stock with everything in it!!! And it's made by a excellent developer!
But if I were you, I would down load a few of them. Then if you find one you like. But you saw other things in others you like. I just mix & match a few things. Then I'm a happy camper because I have everything I want in one place!
Just my 2¢
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I am officially ROOTED now.
I think you've talked me into SKY NOTE. i've taken a look at the thread. Looks like i'll start there.
It's nice having a mobile device when it's the flagship. It seems to get a lot more attention on XDA.
douglastheduke said:
I am officially ROOTED now.
I think you've talked me into SKY NOTE. i've taken a look at the thread. Looks like i'll start there.
It's nice having a mobile device when it's the flagship. It seems to get a lot more attention on XDA.
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LOL :thumbup:
There's also a rooted fully stocked Rom. But it's not going to B as fast as Sean's Rom.
Yeah when I first got here it wasn't nothing in the development section. Maybe like 3 Rom's total. Now look at it filled up now with everything anyone could want!!
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Skynote 8.2 is awesome if you like stock look with great features added on
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douglastheduke said:
I am officially ROOTED now.
I think you've talked me into SKY NOTE. i've taken a look at the thread. Looks like i'll start there.
It's nice having a mobile device when it's the flagship. It seems to get a lot more attention on XDA.
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So what's the verdict on Rom, how you liking the phone, etc. Just having a new toy.. Lol
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After more than a year I decided to upgrade to an S3 at least. Could have gotten the S4 but didn't want to deal with the payments and wait on development of roms, kernels, etc. Anyway I really enjoy helping people when I can and I will be keeping track of the Hercules threads even though I am moving on. Thanks for all the good times and to the devs such as Ptmr, rushing, cl3kener, mikey man, thdDude, whx, prbassplayer, and more I know I am forgetting at this time you guys are awesome . Thanks again and I will be seeing you guys around.
June 19th
Edit: Just sold the S3 for $310 and got the S4. Must say it's pretty nice so far.
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You were an absolute contributor in this forum the way you helped others. Enjoy the S3.
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Traitor!
Sent from my cell phone telephone....
You were a great contributer!! Hope fully you get recognized for it! Have fun on the S3 and we hope to see you from time to time!
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I appreciate your time here. You helped me out more than once when I was in a jam. I'll probably follow the same path as you with the S3, maybe the Nex 4. Take care dude. :good:
thatdavekid said:
I appreciate your time here. You helped me out more than once when I was in a jam. I'll probably follow the same path as you with the S3, maybe the Nex 4. Take care dude. :good:
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Well I had the S3 for two weeks and sold it for $310 so I went ahead and got the S4. Great phone so far I just rooted it and installed recovery on it today. Getting ready to flash Slim Bean on it and see how it goes.
richardlibeau said:
Well I had the S3 for two weeks and sold it for $310 so I went ahead and got the S4. Great phone so far I just rooted it and installed recovery on it today. Getting ready to flash Slim Bean on it and see how it goes.
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Cool man, at least you don't have to worry about upgrading... for a while anyway. Looks like some pretty cool ROM/Kernels are popping up. Enjoy.
I might get the one for a $100 just don't know yet no external SD or removable battery bothers me a little plus I love my Hercules:thumbup:
ss beanz T989
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I might get the one for a $100 just don't know yet no external SD or removable battery bothers me a little plus I love my Hercules:thumbup:
ss beanz T989
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S4 has both of them you must be talking about the Htc One
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richardlibeau said:
S4 has both of them you must be talking about the Htc One
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Yeah but for a $100 u can't beat it :thumbup:
ss beanz T989
hatememarkz said:
Yeah but for a $100 u can't beat it :thumbup:
ss beanz T989
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The only good things about the Htc one are the design and front facing speakers. The camera is overrated and the lack of a removable battery that you can't exchange turned me away. Not to mention you can not add additional storage. That was a huge factor of why I didn't get it myself. I need at least 48 gb at this time for all my music, videos, and my kids games. Thought about the Note 2 but decided to pick the S4 for now as tmobile told me that most likely the Note 3 will be out in September so if I want I can trade up for it then. Don't know if I will or not I will have to see how good the Note 3 really is when that time comes. For now though I am happy with the S4. It has great features, a powerful battery, nice display, etc. Development for it is growing as well. It has cm, slim bean, aokp, pacman, like the rest of them and other custom roms. Already has overclocking kernels for both cpu and gpu. So it's coming along at a good pace for a device that's less than 2 months old. Anyway, I appreciate peoples comments in this thread and will continue to help anybody if I can . Thanks.