Related
OK so I'm really not sure why all the Galaxy S2s have ICS but the T-mobile version. So my question is who's responsible to develop the version for the T989, Samsung or T-mobile? I don't understand why the ATT version and the international version have had their ICS for so long and we have to work on porting a version. So if someone has knowledge as to the development cycle of software upgrades and who's responsible (carrier, manufacturer, Google) to get a version out to the phone can you let me know.
Samsung builds it, T-Mobile tests it and adds their BS. Atleast that's my understanding
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
born2gethard said:
Samsung builds it, T-Mobile tests it and adds their BS. Atleast that's my understanding
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that is correct, for all carriers. Samsung releases touchwizzed stock ics with Samsung bloat, Carriers add more bloat, then OTA/send it to your phone
The sprint and att versions are closer to the international version than ours are. Which allows them to get ports faster.
International is powered by the exynos soc
Tmobile version is powered by the qualcomm soc
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda premium
hazard99 said:
The sprint and att versions are closer to the international version than ours are. Which allows them to get ports faster.
International is powered by the exynos soc
Tmobile version is powered by the qualcomm soc
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Basically ours is powered by **** and the other ones are powered by good ones.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
They made a decision to give us an soc that had higher theoretical download speeds.
The note skyrocket and ours got screwed because they thought download speed was more important.
I cant be mad because I bought the phone knowing what soc it had.
It was either that or the amaze 4g.
Thanks
Well thank you for all the information. So if Samsung is busy working on getting the Galaxy S III out then I guess it might be a while since ours is crap. I bought the T-Mobile version for two reasons:
1) Faster downloads (I get 12-14 megs /sec) so I was told that was faster than ATT would provide.
2) There is no overage charges.
So if I exceed my monthly cap my bill doesn't go up and next month it will reset back to 4G speed; I can live with a few days of slower speed if needed. Basically the T989 version is crappier and I'd been better off buying an international version off the internet instead of buying the phone from T-mobile. For example I went to Corning's site and thought it had Gorilla Glass too. I found out by researching XDA that indeed it doesn't. Well I guess I'm stuck for 2 years now. Really wish I had known that what I was purchasing was the stepchild version.
Thanks you everyone for explaining the issue. Guess I'll keep looking for a good ICS ROM on the forums.
xsteven77x said:
Basically ours is powered by **** and the other ones are powered by good ones.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haha sad but true.
well at least I'm thinking about it.. for the first time, american phones are catching up to international .. even surpassing it seems..
50 mbps LTE vs broken unreliable European modem ports is the biggest factor..
I'm gonna do lots of research on my own, but any advice actual xda users have is a lot more trustworthy than online reviews
some of the things I'm wondering about,
how do the processors compare in performance and battery life? my i9300 is great in both
how compatible are some of the mods from i9300? specifically hyper-x's camera mod, and the custom dropbar toggles
does wifi tethering work?
is there anything I should know before I pursue this?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
soraxd said:
well at least I'm thinking about it.. for the first time, american phones are catching up to international .. even surpassing it seems..
50 mbps LTE vs broken unreliable European modem ports is the biggest factor..
I'm gonna do lots of research on my own, but any advice actual xda users have is a lot more trustworthy than online reviews
some of the things I'm wondering about,
how do the processors compare in performance and battery life? my i9300 is great in both
how compatible are some of the mods from i9300? specifically hyper-x's camera mod, and the custom dropbar toggles
does wifi tethering work?
is there anything I should know before I pursue this?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Performance - Very similar performance in CPU - though the Exynos will have better graphics. (The Adreno 225 is no slouch though and will play all games fine). I think that the US version has slightly better battery life.
I have no idea about i9300 mods... don't think they work.
Wifi tethering of course works. All in all, the US version is awesome and has twice the RAM as the International model. You won't feel the difference between day to day performance with the two different processors (maybe except for heavy, heavy gaming). Both are great, but LTE and warranty were the deciding factors for me (I previously owned an International Galaxy SII).
I'd trade you, I can't get LTE anyways because I'm on straight talk
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
I've got an unlocked white one.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium
I have a MINT at&t model, white, be willing to trade you for the international version...I do not have LTE in my area, nor will I for a long time...just PM me if interested!
Oh yes...it is stock, rooted.
So what's the MAJOR difference between AT&T sgs2 I900 (i think) and the Srint et4g?
just the simple fact that one is GSM and the other is CDMA?
or is it more to it than that? because if that's the case it would be amazingly easy to bring some other work over here.. especially on jellybean..
I believe atat only sells the skyrocket variant of the gs2 now, which uses different hardware. Qualcomm snappdragon s3 with adreno 220 gpu, as oppose to the spring model which uses the exynos 4210 and Mali 400 gpu.
Swyped from a Galaxy S2 on CM10
MultiLockOn said:
I believe atat only sells the skyrocket variant of the gs2 now, which uses different hardware. Qualcomm snappdragon s3 with adreno 220 gpu, as oppose to the spring model which uses the exynos 4210 and Mali 400 gpu.
Swyped from a Galaxy S2 on CM10
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hate cell phone companies with the need to make so many differences between devices based on carrier..
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
MultiLockOn said:
I believe atat only sells the skyrocket variant of the gs2 now, which uses different hardware. Qualcomm snappdragon s3 with adreno 220 gpu, as oppose to the spring model which uses the exynos 4210 and Mali 400 gpu.
Swyped from a Galaxy S2 on CM10
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The skyrocket came out after att released the gs2. Gs2 was hspa + a faster processor and the skyrocket is an LTE device with a different processor. Came put a month later I believe..
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
evol4g said:
I hate cell phone companies with the need to make so many differences between devices based on carrier..
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
why do you think all sgs3 models are the same?
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
elliwigy said:
why do you think all sgs3 models are the same?
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Idk.. I don't research phones hardware specs til I buy one
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
elliwigy said:
why do you think all sgs3 models are the same?
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because all major carriers are similarly using lte frequencies, as opposed to a few years ago when Sprint wasusing wimax frequencies
evol4g said:
Idk.. I don't research phones hardware specs til I buy one
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're stupid
RayTrue04 said:
The skyrocket came out after att released the gs2. Gs2 was hspa + a faster processor and the skyrocket is an LTE device with a different processor. Came put a month later I believe..
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly. The original i believe wasn't compatible with atts 4g frequencies
evol4g said:
I hate cell phone companies with the need to make so many differences between devices based on carrier..
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's slowly becoming less of a problem
Swyped from a Galaxy S2 on CM10
I don't know which one is the AT&T variant to the E4GT, but you can start here: Compare SPH-D710 to SGH-i727 Skyrocket to GT-i9100
MultiLockOn said:
Because all major carriers are similarly using lte frequencies, as opposed to a few years ago when Sprint wasusing wimax frequencies
Exactly. The original i believe wasn't compatible with atts 4g frequencies
Swyped from a Galaxy S2 on CM10
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Somewhat wrong on first account. All the major carriers use completely different LTE frequencies. Verizon uses the lower 800mhz block, ATT uses the 700 mhz block, sprint uses 850 (not yet) / 1900 (currently deploying via network vision) / 2500-2600mhz Clearwire TDLTE (future - hotspots) freqs. Although recent advancements in radios allow us to have multiple frequencies on one phone (like the i5 radio), it only goes so far.
The fact that all the S3 being very similar is due to the fact that Samsung got sick of the BS from the carriers and have finally gotten the marketshare and power to finally force the carriers into not messing with their phones. 30 million galaxy S devices + 30 million galaxy s2 devices and 20 million+ gs3's ensure that Samsung has a lot of influence over carriers.
Originally Galaxy S2 on att supported ATT's HSPA21+ 4g network but not the LTE network.
The Original AT&T GS2 (Like Euro Version), has the Exynos Processor. The Skyrocket, to have LTE, had the Snapdragon S3. This is why all US varients have the Dual core S4 and not the Quad Exynos, they all have LTE.
As far as the GS3, they took a route similar to Apple. Different carriers, but a completely unified device. Just change radio bands.
lilotimz said:
Somewhat wrong on first account. All the major carriers use completely different LTE frequencies. Verizon uses the lower 800mhz block, ATT uses the 700 mhz block, sprint uses 850 (not yet) / 1900 (currently deploying via network vision) / 2500-2600mhz Clearwire TDLTE (future - hotspots) freqs. Although recent advancements in radios allow us to have multiple frequencies on one phone (like the i5 radio), it only goes so far.
The fact that all the S3 being very similar is due to the fact that Samsung got sick of the BS from the carriers and have finally gotten the marketshare and power to finally force the carriers into not messing with their phones. 30 million galaxy S devices + 30 million galaxy s2 devices and 20 million+ gs3's ensure that Samsung has a lot of influence over carriers.
Originally Galaxy S2 on att supported ATT's HSPA21+ 4g network but not the LTE network.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haha you're right i guess i meant to say that not all carriers were using lte technology, beside Sprint was on wimax. Shouldn't have used the word frequencies. Cheers
Swyped from a Galaxy S2 on CM10
evol4g said:
So what's the MAJOR difference between AT&T sgs2 I900 (i think) and the Srint et4g?
just the simple fact that one is GSM and the other is CDMA?
or is it more to it than that? because if that's the case it would be amazingly easy to bring some other work over here.. especially on jellybean..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I actually own both phones well the T-Mobile variant at least which is exactly the same phone as the AT&T Skyrocket. The roms for both phones are actually interchangeable and only a rotation fix is needed. Other than shape and the fact that I can make calls and stream the web both phones run the same to me. No notification lights though for the T-Mobile variant which sucks when you get a text or missed call.
Exactly what work is it you are referring too though. I thought development on the Sprint side was way better... Unless you are referring to the first AT&T Galaxy 2
evol4g said:
I hate cell phone companies with the need to make so many differences between devices based on carrier..
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
why start the topic if you dont even resrarch the specs before you buy? so your the guy who buys a device then calls sprint begging for another phone after you relised what you picked isnt what you wanted lol
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
elliwigy said:
why start the topic if you dont even resrarch the specs before you buy? so your the guy who buys a device then calls sprint begging for another phone after you relised what you picked isnt what you wanted lol
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Research, Play, Like, Buy is the four steps to buying a smart phone.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2
Exit_Only said:
Research, Play, Like, Buy is the four steps to buying a smart phone.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you forgot one and making sure its cooler than an Iphone :laugh:
ATT Skyrocket S3 Snapdragon 1.5Ghz dual core, Sprint Epic 4G Touch Exynos 1.2Ghz dual core.
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/compare.php?p=3364,3301
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Mattix724 said:
ATT Skyrocket S3 Snapdragon 1.5Ghz dual core, Sprint Epic 4G Touch Exynos 1.2Ghz dual core.
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/compare.php?p=3364,3301
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't let the gigahertz fool you, the Exynos variant is much faster, and well optimized for the phone.
I know the Exynos is a better processor compared to the Snapdragon.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Mattix724 said:
I know the Exynos is a better processor compared to the Snapdragon.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh, my mistake. It looked like you were saying the Snappdragon model was faster because of the way you mentioned the gigahertz. My mistake ) Regardless, the comment was primarily directed at the OP.
It's all good. I was just mentioning the differences between the two.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
I was thinking of getting another phone soon to replace my crappy Sensation and from my brief research, the GS3 may or may not have it in the hardware to support T-Mobile's upcoming LTE network. With the One X+ cancelled, am I only left with the GNote 2? I'm really not trying to carry that big of a phone around . Will there be any announcements by T-Mobile in the upcoming months to release phones for the holiday season? I'm keeping my fingers crossed . Thanks in advance for any insight or details.
The T-Mobile S3 will NOT connect to their future LTE network. The Note 2 probably won't either. Their LTE network is even close to ready to begin rolling out.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
The note 2 is the closest one to get lte it pass by fcc by 1900aws and 700(Verizon band), they were rumors of tmobile making arrangements with Verizon so we probably get it then (if you have a supported device) having said that I don't worry I get up to 24 mbps on tmobile and love it, I use 20GB last month with unlimited so ain't going anywhere for a while
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
I get about 10-13 Mbps download with my S3 and it's more then suffice. While I'm sure it's be nice to be able to download at LTE speeds, I don't see the "necessity" of it.
I'm perfectly happy with my S3.
The Note II for T-Mobile has 700/1700 MHz bands for LTE.
T-Mobile Galaxy Note II Passes Through The FCC, Is Future Proofed With LTE
The s4
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Title should be changed to, what's T-Mobile's first lte phone? lol
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Teo032 said:
Title should be changed to, what's T-Mobile's first lte phone? lol
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1:thumbup:
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
Teo032 said:
Title should be changed to, what's T-Mobile's first lte phone? lol
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The note 2, maybe read the OP next time.
psykhotic said:
The note 2, maybe read the OP next time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe you should give that quote another read...take your time.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
psykhotic said:
The note 2, maybe read the OP next time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol this guy, too funny
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
uoY_redruM said:
I get about 10-13 Mbps download with my S3 and it's more then suffice. While I'm sure it's be nice to be able to download at LTE speeds, I don't see the "necessity" of it.
I'm perfectly happy with my S3.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I couldn't agree more. I've seen very impressive speeds from 4G on SGS3... While I'm sure getting 30-60 mbps down (seems average on other LTE networks) is really cool, its more of a signature spec - or bragging spec... 10mbps+ on 4G is plenty fast for me, especially considering I've been using an iPhone on T-mobile for years stuck on 2G EDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4G is like LUDACRIS SPEED for me (anyone? spaceballs? anyone???)
Araltd said:
I couldn't agree more. I've seen very impressive speeds from 4G on SGS3... While I'm sure getting 30-60 mbps down (seems average on other LTE networks) is really cool, its more of a signature spec - or bragging spec... 10mbps+ on 4G is plenty fast for me, especially considering I've been using an iPhone on T-mobile for years stuck on 2G EDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4G is like LUDACRIS SPEED for me (anyone? spaceballs? anyone???)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+2 i always tell people that the difference isn't that much when most of the stuff we use it for isn't are all small stuff... besides Roms. And even with that the difference is probably a couple second
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
On Verizon's LTE, I pulled on average 15-25mbps. It peaked out at about 30. On T-Mobile's Faux-G, I pull on average 10-20 mbps. I peak out at about 25.
LTE is not noticeably better in any way other than speed tests. Latency had been about 100ms for both as well. Primary difference had been LTE outages on Verizon seemed to last 12-72 hours whereas HSPA+ outages on T-Mobile seem to last 30-600 seconds.
Sent from my phone. Prepare for atrocious Swype typos.
Just in case you guys dont know, the Note 2 WILL support lte for tmo here is the source..
http://www.tmonews.com/2012/09/t-mobile-galaxy-note-ii-passes-through-the-fcc-is-future-proofed-with-lte/
S3 it is. I've seen some hovering around $350 in my area so that will do. I just can't stand this HTC Sensation and the reboots any longer. Thanks all for the replies.
nuron said:
S3 it is. I've seen some hovering around $350 in my area so that will do. I just can't stand this HTC Sensation and the reboots any longer. Thanks all for the replies.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have to be careful. If they're going to file an insurance claim on it. Your phone will be blacklisted
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Araltd said:
I couldn't agree more. I've seen very impressive speeds from 4G on SGS3... While I'm sure getting 30-60 mbps down (seems average on other LTE networks) is really cool, its more of a signature spec - or bragging spec... 10mbps+ on 4G is plenty fast for me, especially considering I've been using an iPhone on T-mobile for years stuck on 2G EDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4G is like LUDACRIS SPEED for me (anyone? spaceballs? anyone???)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
30-60 is average? I've never seen anyone around here go faster than 22 mbps and in that context, my GS3 gets 15-16. The difference isn't very large at all.
First of all don't get T-mobile their HSPA+ Network gives me 0-0.50Mbs around all Brooklyn, even if signal is below -60dBm
Teo032 said:
You have to be careful. If they're going to file an insurance claim on it. Your phone will be blacklisted
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any way to prevent this from happening? Make a phone call before buying? Call tmob customer service?
By the way, since the Note 2 will be coming out by the end of this month or maybe early November, I think a lot of people will try to dump their GS3 to upgrade. Will craigslist prices lower? I'm seeing 300-350 on average right now.
I thought I will just add this here.. Maybe people will stop making new threads about LTE on our GS3.
Now we need to see if its the same hardware as ours and maybe combine a this forum with it.
Here is the news
Thought there was a thread on the new phone already.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
mt3g said:
Thought there was a thread on the new phone already.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I must have missed it because I dont see it.
Why get the s3 when the s4 is available? Or am I missing something here?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
chrisram88 said:
Why get the s3 when the s4 is available? Or am I missing something here?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Money I guess. My friend bought the s3 today cause it was 30 dollars and the s4 was 200 on Sprint but he didn't want to pay that much.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
I think it's dumb overall but to each their own.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
mt3g said:
I think it's dumb overall but to each their own.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree. Glad we have choice and not stuck with just one . I love my sgs3. There are days I wish there was more I could do but for the most part it functions as it should and im not ready to fork out more money for a slightly updgraded version of this one. By slightly I mean "in my opinion" . Don't get all technical with me because I'm aware of the spec differences. If my phone isn't dead by next year around the holidays or even after that is consider seeing what's available. Sgs6 or even whatever the future holds.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Im kinda waiting for the Note 3 to comes out. That would have more features than that GS4. I think that should be a nice upgrade from my GS3. But then again T-Mobile did it again like they did with the Vibrant, I am not sure if this version of the S3 will have a lower memory or it will be the same as this just lte added.
The vibrant was a good phone and tmobile sacrificed that 16GB memory for that FFC when the Galaxy S 4G came out
gypsy214 said:
Im kinda waiting for the Note 3 to comes out. That would have more features than that GS4. I think that should be a nice upgrade from my GS3. But then again T-Mobile did it again like they did with the Vibrant, I am not sure if this version of the S3 will have a lower memory or it will be the same as this just lte added.
The vibrant was a good phone and tmobile sacrificed that 16GB memory for that FFC when the Galaxy S 4G came out
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't forget T-Mobile also abandoned the Vibrant when they released the 'better' version. We got stuck with Froyo officially. The very same could happen once more with us. There is a possibility that MD5 could be their last update for the non-LTE GS3. I seriously hope they don't forget the millions that bought the non-LTE GS3 as they did with the Vibrant.
Sent from my SGH-T999
nirogu325 said:
Don't forget T-Mobile also abandoned the Vibrant when they released the 'better' version. We got stuck with Froyo officially. The very same could happen once more with us. There is a possibility that MD5 could be their last update for the non-LTE GS3. I seriously hope they don't forget the millions that bought the non-LTE GS3 as they did with the Vibrant.
Sent from my SGH-T999
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's not gonna be the case, and if it is the case we will get a version of it with custom roms. We'll get 4.2 around August-September (just a guess)
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
nirogu325 said:
Don't forget T-Mobile also abandoned the Vibrant when they released the 'better' version. We got stuck with Froyo officially. The very same could happen once more with us. There is a possibility that MD5 could be their last update for the non-LTE GS3. I seriously hope they don't forget the millions that bought the non-LTE GS3 as they did with the Vibrant.
Sent from my SGH-T999
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah but bottom line is even if they decide to ditch this version of the updates I think it would be a lot easier to port it from the GS3 with lte! Even thought I dont think that Samsung will make a 100% different hardware of the one with LTE. Look at it this way. Even though AT&T. SPRINT, VERIZON have LTE GS3's and we can port roms from them. Or maybe tmobile will release the update to both devices
I doubt you have to worry bout getting keft out of the update loop. I'm guessing they will be virtually identical except for modems and drivers.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Pointless to go on endless speculation on what Tmobile and Samsung are going to do just wait and see. I think by the time we have 4.2, 4.3 might be out then people will be whining about getting that one.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Not gonna get this I'm happy with my sgs3. Probably one of the best phones I've had. If they do have a note 3 in the works I'll hold out for that.
So curious if anyonenhere has actually bought the Lte version.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
DocHoliday77 said:
I doubt you have to worry bout getting keft out of the update loop. I'm guessing they will be virtually identical except for modems and drivers.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Corrent I believe this new LTE GS3 will be the same exact phone... We should be good in porting roms from it just like Verizon, Sprint. And since is the same phone I wonder if we can flash radios from it too. Just like on the Hercules days when we could flash radios even from the Blaze 4G
I don't get why they would do this, T-Mobile or Samsung. Just release an S III version with hardware capabilities for LTE??? Just money hungry? Why do people get so worried about it? With HSPA+ I get 25 mb down, it's no 50 but on my phone I won't recognize the difference in loading web pages, or anything... My WiFi is 38mb down on my phone I tested both WiFi and Cell Data, no difference in loading a web page, maybe .5 seconds or 1 second, but is that what people are worried about? Seems so minuscule to me. Yet, there are about 20 threads on LTE and this phone, and an official thread with 13 pages.... and some of that cleaned out I'm sure, because people get so angry over the subject. Just boggles my mind, am I missing something here?
mt3g said:
I don't get why they would do this, T-Mobile or Samsung. Just release an S III version with hardware capabilities for LTE??? Just money hungry? Why do people get so worried about it? With HSPA+ I get 25 mb down, it's no 50 but on my phone I won't recognize the difference in loading web pages, or anything... My WiFi is 38mb down on my phone I tested both WiFi and Cell Data, no difference in loading a web page, maybe .5 seconds or 1 second, but is that what people are worried about? Seems so minuscule to me. Yet, there are about 20 threads on LTE and this phone, and an official thread with 13 pages.... and some of that cleaned out I'm sure, because people get so angry over the subject. Just boggles my mind, am I missing something here?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're not missing anything. I completely share your feelings in this. When I owned the nexus 4 there were threads all about this also when a Google update disabled late on the nexus 4. People were all up in arms about it. Then after they found a way around it complained about battery life. We have become an instant society. If people perceive that late will get them something faster then they'll think they "need " it. I'm on WiFi 99% of the time. And when I am out of range my 4g is just as fast.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
This thread was not about actually LTE. I have seen so many threads about LTE on this model of the gs3. I been telling em about this new model that tmobile has said it will come when they had that iphone conference. And I know what u mean there were a lot of lte threads. In my opinion i am not going to jump ship because of the lte. I can careless with it now that I have tested it with a att gs3 with a friend and I was getting better speeds than him. Maybe people just need to move on and next time u buy a phone they will be lte enable.. But again I don't know if tmobile pay less for these gs3 without lte in it. Its all about money. Just like some carriers prefer you pay another $500 for a phone that will have a minor update. Like for instance the vibrant and the galaxy s 4G. They said that the vibrant was not a 4G phone. They both had the same speeds in my experience that vibrant ran HSPA+ just like tmobiles so call 4G its HSPA+ so no difference there. Although for me the vibrant was a lot better. One thing though I wish is that I ne of these days tmobile will say that they will start saling none carrier branded phones. And there won't be a difference between the ones in the us and the ones international.
i like the idea