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You guys think the S3 was a bad choice for me? I've always been about pure android, Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus. Screen cracked on the Nexus so I "upgraded" to an S3. It's really quick but kinda laggy. Galaxy Nexus was definitely quicker and now there's rumors of the new Nexus coming out around November/December which I'll wanna get. You guys think the S3 was a bad choice getting it at this time? Do you want the new Nexus or like Nexus better?
I could always sell my S3 when it comes out and buy the Nexus, if the S3 is still worth something in December.
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The s3 will still be worth something in December. I understand your wanting a pure android experience.... But "quick but laggy", which is it?? I've had no complaints but everyone wants different things out of their devices.... If you are not happy with it, sell it and buy the nexus.
What's wrong with aosp?
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I honestly don't think an LG Nexus is going to be that amazing. I've never been impressed by any of LGs phones.
Also, just install any AOSP ROM and you days of lag will be no more.
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Touchwiz is as smooth as aosp. If not smoother. If you don't like it get the nexus again. Simple really.
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hallo13th said:
Touchwiz is as smooth as aosp. If not smoother. If you don't like it get the nexus again. Simple really.
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Well my touchwiz isn't. My Nexus was smoother, I've started threads about it.
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Well my touchwiz isn't. My Nexus was smoother, I've started threads about it.
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After using Touchwiz for 2 months with ICS, it got boring because it lags. I flashed ParanoidAndroid and it's very fast.
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Apocalypse487 said:
After using Touchwiz for 2 months with ICS, it got boring because it lags. I flashed ParanoidAndroid and it's very fast.
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Ya maybe the JB update will fix it. I'll probably get the new Nexus still though. I love pure Google Android.
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Own a nexus and it is no way smoother than the gs3. But if you want aosp just install aokp,cm10 or paranoiddroid. All of which work great on the gs3.
Touchwiz does get clunky after adding all my widgets but nova prime on stock with touchwiz icons worked well for me too.. currently though aokp is going solid.
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craigbailey1986 said:
Own a nexus and it is no way smoother than the gs3. But if you want aosp just install aokp,cm10 or paranoiddroid. All of which work great on the gs3.
Touchwiz does get clunky after adding all my widgets but nova prime on stock with touchwiz icons worked well for me too.. currently though aokp is going solid.
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Ya I get this response a lot. I had the gnex, gf now has it and multi tasking was smoother, YouTube was a lot smoother. Watching YouTube on my S3 and pulling my notification bar down it is pretty clunky. I don't want to run custom anymore.
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bendirkss said:
Ya I get this response a lot. I had the gnex, gf now has it and multi tasking was smoother, YouTube was a lot smoother. Watching YouTube on my S3 and pulling my notification bar down it is pretty clunky. I don't want to run custom anymore.
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Lol you're in the wrong place if you won't want to run custom roms. As for the next nexus, I don't think lg is going to be able to pull anything off amazing. If Sony makes a galaxy nexus then maybe we'll talk!
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Bigjim1488 said:
Lol you're in the wrong place if you won't want to run custom roms. As for the next nexus, I don't think lg is going to be able to pull anything off amazing. If Sony makes a galaxy nexus then maybe we'll talk!
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Ya Sony makes sexy devices. I used to only run custom roms on my Nexus devices then lost the time to keep up.
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Ya Sony makes sexy devices. I used to only run custom roms on my Nexus devices then lost the time to keep up.
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I'm in the same boat with you. I think this device will really shine with jelly bean tho. I'd only switch if the nexus was a crazy camera. I don't game so quad core stuff doesn't sway me much
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I'm in the same boat with you. I think this device will really shine with jelly bean tho. I'd only switch if the nexus was a crazy camera. I don't game so quad core stuff doesn't sway me much
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Ya my gnex was the same as this with ICS. Once I got the JB OTA, the gnex just transformed to a block of butter.
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I'm hoping the same happens with this one.
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... so I "upgraded" to an S3. It's really quick but kinda laggy.
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I used to think TouchWiz should be fast because it's the stock launcher. Nope. Even a few widgets slowed it down; Nova is my default and I am a happy camper again...
~Ibrahim~
I don't experience home screen lag though. It's multi tasking and videos.
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I don't experience home screen lag though. It's multi tasking and videos.
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Oh, right; sorry I missed that. Yeah, my notification bar lags when I'm watching a YouTube video, too! Never had occasion to bring it down before there....
I think the JB OTA will solidify the GS3. I'm a little hesitant to run custom, too. I mean, they're called nightlies for a reason. If there was ever a bleeding edge, they are it.
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ikjadoon said:
Oh, right; sorry I missed that. Yeah, my notification bar lags when I'm watching a YouTube video, too! Never had occasion to bring it down before there....
I think the JB OTA will solidify the GS3. I'm a little hesitant to run custom, too. I mean, they're called nightlies for a reason. If there was ever a bleeding edge, they are it.
~Ibrahim~
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Ya the lag isn't to big of a concern cause I think JB will really spice this phone up. I do t wanna run custom, I don't have the time to flash everyday anymore and keep up. And my laptop is broken rn
I'll still probably get the newest nexus though, if it has the rumored update and isn't made by LG.
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I have both a nexus with custom JB and I have my S3 back to Triune2 ICS. I tested JB roms on the S3 and they ARE noticeably smoother! Also nova Prime is definitely a better experience than stock JB launcher on nexus (especially if you take advantage of the swipe gestures).
If you want to check where the difference in horsepower lies, load a fancy live wallpaper such as ocean HD (it was 25c a few days ago), it runs like butter on the S3 but the nexus struggles with it!
Is it worth it..?
Thanks
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Yes. Its not like iPad 3 to 4. Its a generational change. Everything is better. I used nova as my launcher to put 5x5 grid but otherwise its all stock. One word fantastic. I look at my note 1 and its like looking at my HD2 compared to my Note 1! Battery life is 2x.
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I love nova and use it on my phone and n7. Do you lose page buddy if you use nova?
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Can we use Note 2 SPen on Note1 ?
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Did you try using Note2 S Pen on Note1? Did it work ? I am curious to see if this works on Note 1 (SGH-i717)
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Did you try using Note2 S Pen on Note1? Did it work ? I am curious to see if this works on Note 1 (SGH-i717)
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While I don't own a Note 2 yet I know the Note 1's stylus will work on the Note II and vice versa since they both use Wacom UD digitizers. I actually use my ThinkPad X61 Tablet PC stylus on my Note 1 perfectly fine.
Yes, both S Pen of Note LTE and Note 2 works on each other.
And about uograde , yes its worth it in every sense ,specially processer and battery.
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Yes, both S Pen of Note LTE and Note 2 works on each other.
And about uograde , yes its worth it in every sense ,specially processer and battery.
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Good that they work, but the first generation note stylus really sucked. New one is much better.
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What do you guys think?
Im pretty excited to say the least.
Probably gonna wait for the Note 3 though
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I will definitely be waiting for the note 3.
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Seems like some good especially the camera additions mixed with some gimmick like the hand scroll feature. Hope to see some of these make it in to the note 2
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I am not impressed just yet. I will have to see it in person first. As I have stated before, I am waiting for the Note 3. One good thing about the GS4, is that we note users will get all of the innovations of the GS4 plus more!!!
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I'm getting unlock version
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It's funny I don't think I could ever go back to a smaller screen. I'm definitely waiting for the Galaxy note 3. I really like the s pen.
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I would like a note 2 really bad but I may just wait for the note 3. That big screen is the thing that makes me want to sell my S3 right now.
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I would like a note 2 really bad but I may just wait for the note 3. That big screen is the thing that makes me want to sell my S3 right now.
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I would just get the Note2 now. There is Always something worth waiting for, but the Note2 is awesome Right Now.
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kingdazy said:
I would just get the Note2 now. There is Always something worth waiting for, but the Note2 is awesome Right Now.
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This ^^ No regrets! You'll be blown away by the difference and that's no joke!
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S4 isn't all that great... I would get it if it came with 1tb storage, GTX680, intel i7, 16gb RAM
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So....the real question. Who's selling their note 2 for the s4....why....and how are you going to go about doing it??
Is it worth it??
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So....the real question. Who's selling their note 2 for the s4....why....and how are you going to go about doing it??
Is it worth it??
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I dont think its worth giving up the Note 2 for but if you have a update and are going to get it thats the way to go
Thats what I did im keeping my Note 2 and upgrading to the S4. Keeping the Note for backup device and for work purposes
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I got a upgrade a few days back. Choose the Note2 over the S4. Had a S3, Best buy gave me $268 for it. I could have left the store with the S4 for total $4.78 after my trade in , tax and best buy reward points. But I wanted the larger Note2 indtead and dont regret it.
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Me personally wont trade my note 2 for the s4, my buddie has the s4 and man its to small for me its a cool device but also were going to get 4.2.2 in the middle of may or jun so im keeping mines.
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mr pnut said:
Me personally wont trade my note 2 for the s4, my buddie has the s4 and man its to small for me its a cool device but also were going to get 4.2.2 in the middle of may or jun so im keeping mines.
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I think it will be a little longer than May-June that we have to wait for 4.2 2 I would say july-August. If I had to guess that is what I would guess.
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You could be right but also Google I/O is this month may 15 so we could get it after that.
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Some people say that there's more power in the s4 so that's why they're heading to the s4. Others are going for the smaller size cause they can't handle the note. And others have bought into the special features
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Some people say that there's more power in the s4 so that's why they're heading to the s4. Others are going for the smaller size cause they can't handle the note. And others have bought into the special features
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I know a guy who has one. The bench scores stock was over 12, 000
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I will be waiting for the Note 3.
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Sorry but there's no other phone out there that I would give up my Note for, I'm too spoiled by the screen size & 7 hours screen on time & I can never look at a smaller sized phone the same ever again.
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piscesjoey said:
Sorry but there's no other phone out there that I would give up my Note for, I'm too spoiled by the screen size & 7 hours screen on time & I can never look at a smaller sized phone the same ever again.
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I agree this phone is all I need for a few yrs.
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My Choice
My Epic 4G died a few days ago and I had an upgrade. I chose the Note 2 over the S4. Battery life, bigger screen (to make up for the loss of my keyboard) and SPen plus other things that I cant put into words sold me. I used both side by side and just loved the Note2. When we get 4.2.2 I think that will make the note 2 even more awesome...IMHO. Now I have TWRP on it and trying out ROMs...Loving the Note 2. :good:
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My Epic 4G died a few days ago and I had an upgrade. I chose the Note 2 over the S4. Battery life, bigger screen (to make up for the loss of my keyboard) and SPen plus other things that I cant put into words sold me. I used both side by side and just loved the Note2. When we get 4.2.2 I think that will make the note 2 even more awesome...IMHO. Now I have TWRP on it and trying out ROMs...Loving the Note 2. :good:
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Try synergy. Best rom imohop. I have flashed at least a 100 on my S3. Since I bought the note 2 this is the only rom for this phone. It is stock on speed, but I themed it with a seperate program and have it just the way I like it.
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doubledragon5 said:
Try synergy. Best rom imohop. I have flashed at least a 100 on my S3. Since I bought the note 2 this is the only rom for this phone. It is stock on speed, but I themed it with a seperate program and have it just the way I like it.
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+1 on Synergy & also Perseus kernel
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The s4 is a beast of a phone but im waiting on note 3. Still love my note 2 though. Can't see myself going to a smaller screen size.
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musclehead84 said:
The s4 is a beast of a phone but im waiting on note 3. Still love my note 2 though. Can't see myself going to a smaller screen size.
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Can't ever go back to smaller screen. I got a upgrade on my account waiting for note 3 ;p
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S4 is beast man who ever said it looks like the s3 in every way can suck it. It dont. It has so many wicked features that we wont get. The screen is so much crisp you can right away tell. 13meg Camera comes in handy in low light litteraly
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chuko303 said:
S4 is beast man who ever said it looks like the s3 in every way can suck it. It dont. It has so many wicked features that we wont get. The screen is so much crisp you can right away tell. 13meg Camera comes in handy in low light litteraly
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I don't think the megapixels have much to do with low light as the quality of the sensor itself and f.stop and aperture. I'd much rather a lower MP with better sensor and F.stop than all the megapixels in the world.
But i get your point nonetheless.
Just got my S4 today coming from the Note2 and I have to say I don't miss the Note2 one bit this device is world class
It is amazing. One word wow
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budde2 said:
Just got my S4 today coming from the Note2 and I have to say I don't miss the Note2 one bit this device is world class
It is amazing. One word wow
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What was your problem with the note2? I had a chance to pick up the S4 cheaper than the note2 but choose it because of size which fits me perfectly.
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Can someone port smart pause from s4 to note 2 ?
Yes
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Can someone port smart pause from s4 to note 2 ?
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No
Do it yourself
Why? It's crap. Half the time it doesn't even work.
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Why do u need that?its of no use..u need to stare staight on ur phone,no extra lightning in front of phone..its rather a gimmick and not a feature
Moreover it needs IR sensor that S4 has and N2 doesn't
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