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Hey new to Samsung completely...

I am getting a gs2 tomorrow for T-Mobile and was curious what are somethings about this phone to look forward to? They are sending me a replacement for my one s cause of too many problems that I have been having for the device and too many replacements sent out so that is the alternative that they are sending me. I know processor wise and camera wise it doesn't add up to the one s but what are some things that I can look forward to do with it and what are somethings that you guys would recommend doing out of the box?
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Right out of the box? I would say that rooting would be the best start While android is android, there are some vast differences, the TWUI is one of them. Most people don't like the TWUI (including myself), but I have found that there are quite a few that enjoy the tw ease of access and the fact that it was made to mimic the iOS interface. Speed and dependability are the biggest things with the Galaxy series. I like htc, but there are too many bugs in the system. The difference in the screen is very noticeable as well. I can rattle off features, but in reality it wouldn't matter if you don't use them. Play with it, have fun with it, and enjoy the ROMs that these amazing devs come up with on here Enjoy

im surprised you didn't argue for an s3

Went from the G2 to the GSII and was really happy with the switch. Previously I've had all HTC phones and was semi-reluctant to switch, but I'm a fan of other Samsung products so I went ahead. I think you'll be happy with it, as far as productivity its great, but definitely root it and maximize its full potential and get rid of all the bloatware.
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Teo032 said:
im surprised you didn't argue for an s3
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Well I didn't care to get the s3 because I just needed a phone that would provide me with letting me receive phone calls I am a huge HTC fan but since their best phone the sensation they have went to quantity not quality and I had nothing but problems with the amaze and one s. I raised hell cause my job relies on my phone and I told them if I wanted a banging ass camera an a good mp3 player I would have bought a iPod an I have bought every new device they have released in the past two years. An I told them I wasn't paying for another device so they opted me with the gs2 an I took it. Is it easier to root the sg2?
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Right out of the box? I would say that rooting would be the best start While android is android, there are some vast differences, the TWUI is one of them. Most people don't like the TWUI (including myself), but I have found that there are quite a few that enjoy the tw ease of access and the fact that it was made to mimic the iOS interface. Speed and dependability are the biggest things with the Galaxy series. I like htc, but there are too many bugs in the system. The difference in the screen is very noticeable as well. I can rattle off features, but in reality it wouldn't matter if you don't use them. Play with it, have fun with it, and enjoy the ROMs that these amazing devs come up with on here Enjoy
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Yeah I will be honest I'm not a fan of tw just looks blah an blank but I know how to use a launchers so that can be fixed. One thing I am a fan of is features an there aren't too many different from the one s compared to the sensation or amaze that wasnt fixed to compare after a little bit of rom flashing.
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tongueman87 said:
I am getting a gs2 tomorrow for T-Mobile and was curious what are somethings about this phone to look forward to? They are sending me a replacement for my one s cause of too many problems that I have been having for the device and too many replacements sent out so that is the alternative that they are sending me. I know processor wise and camera wise it doesn't add up to the one s but what are some things that I can look forward to do with it and what are somethings that you guys would recommend doing out of the box?
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Was it the galaxy s4g or a previous version if there was one? Cause my girlfriend has the s4g and its a piece of crap!
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Mr. bird said:
Was it the galaxy s4g or a previous version if there was one? Cause my girlfriend has the s4g and its a piece of crap!
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I have the HTC one S and getting the Samsung galaxy S2 my brother had the s4g and yeah it was a pos lol
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one x to s3???

hey i have an htc one x i want it to change it for an s3 so i got back from where i bought it and told them that i want to change it well they told me why do you want to do that s3 is not good one x way better s3 have lots of trouble they told me that they sold about 5 s3 last week but 3 give them back for an one x or a iphone is that right or do you advise me to change to an s3 or stay with my one x really confused! and thanks

<shrug>
Why would we know about the S3?

I can comment and say....
Get the GS3. Try it for a week or two then pass it on like I did.
One X in real day usage is a far better experience.
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rootedonex said:
hey i have an htc one x i want it to change it for an s3 so i got back from where i bought it and told them that i want to change it well they told me why do you want to do that s3 is not good one x way better s3 have lots of trouble they told me that they sold about 5 s3 last week but 3 give them back for an one x or a iphone is that right or do you advise me to change to an s3 or stay with my one x really confused! and thanks
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Stay in school.
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apallohadas said:
Stay in school.
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Point in that? What the hell is going on with XDA lately.

Sod the s3 its just full of gimmicks and crap most of wich don't work most people at my work have a s3 and I just lagh when Thay carnt get something to work the only thing I like on it is USB otg if you really no your phone I would stick with the hox
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joewong1991 said:
Sod the s3 its just full of gimmicks and crap most of wich don't work most people at my work have a s3 and I just lagh when Thay carnt get something to work the only thing I like on it is USB otg if you really no your phone I would stick with the hox
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lol, don't be ridiculous

almaalma74 said:
lol, don't be ridiculous
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Lol take it your a s3 owner then
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Its personal preference really, I for one would never have another Samsung device, just for the pure fact I don't like them anymore. I love my HOX, I must be one of the lucky ones that don't have the problems. But I'd keep with the HOX if I was you.
And quit with the sarcastic comments "Stay in school", really uncalled for.
Cheers.

I have the same doubt like you man...I am very confused between S3 and HOX...I always had samsung, but I really really hate them, due its pathetic plastic case and the crap touchwiz.
My concern is related to wifi and antenna issues of HOX...thats the only one reason i did not buy the HOX yet.:crying:
Can someone help me too?

Seriously guys what's with this complete indecision going on? I hope it's not contagious. I'd hate to have indecision. I think. Well, maybe not. I dunno. I might like it.

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I have the same doubt like you man...I am very confused between S3 and HOX...I always had samsung, but I really really hate them, due its pathetic plastic case and the crap touchwiz.
My concern is related to wifi and antenna issues of HOX...thats the only one reason i did not buy the HOX yet.:crying:
Can someone help me too?
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One of the reasons why I don't like Samsung is because they are so plastic. As to the HOX WiFi issues, I've had no issue. Not sure if I have a later phone or what, but all seems fine. Brought mine about 3 months ago.
Cheers.

OK, seeing as I've used both I'll give my views...
1. The screen on the One X is VASTLY superior to the S3 - the viewing angles are better and it just looks more natural.
2. TouchWiz, although I hate it, IS more fluid and suffers from less lag than Sense.
3. A lot of the gimmicks are useless but don't hinder the performance
4. I don't like the buttons are the base of the S3 - too close to the bottom of the unit, they look like an after-thought
5. I like the notification toggles in the S3 - they're handy. Why HTC got rid of 'Quick Settings' in the stock ROM build is beyond me
6. Having a removable battery/SD card IS a benefit and one HTC should have catered for
7. Autobrightness is quite low on the S3 - my Dad has to turn the screen up a lot for him to see it properly (he is getting old tho! )
8. WiFi works fine on both the S3 and One X from my experience, no issues with either
Overall I prefer the One X but the S3 isn't as bad as people think. OK it's a bit platicky but other than that it is a good phone - just not for me

neva had any issues with wifi... this is an excellent device... my colleague has an S3 and never saw him using any of the fancy features that S3 boasts about... he was going gaga over some of the features, but then he's also had some software issues... the touchwiz is the crappiest ones out there... there's nothing premium about the S3... i hate samsung personally...:cyclops:

hey again guys i'm just going to stay with my hox and i'm not having problems with anything i liked the s3 because of the smart features but i rooted my one x and evreything is working fine and actually there is an app called smart stay does the same thing that the feature of the s3 does and there is another called super video that gives you that pop up video thing of the s3 if you have an one x be sure to download those to apps and thanks for your answers everyone and stay high on android don't go with the iphone!

I have a HOX. Awesome phone but I HATE the stock Internet browser on there everyone u scroll up it pulls menus up. And it has a severe lack of multitasking or switching between apps , even the iPhone has a double tap on the home button that brings up recent apps. The screen on HOX is amazing tho and tbh I don't think sense is all that bad I liked it. I have my eyes on the S3 tho, I like it but as I'm hearing all this stuff about problems with it I'm thinking im gonna wait till next wednesday and see what Apple has to offer with the iPhone 5
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Wilks3y said:
Point in that? What the hell is going on with XDA lately.
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First, the OP was barely understandable.
Secondly, this is the 1500000 effing comparison thread to the effing S3. If you or he want a goddamn s3 yeah. Go to that forum and go for broke. XDA wants you where you fit. That's why there are neat TITLES in each section.
What the hell is going on with XDA? People not using the search function, trolling for attention, and general whining.
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apallohadas said:
First, the OP was barely understandable.
Secondly, this is the 1500000 effing comparison thread to the effing S3. If you or he want a goddamn s3 yeah. Go to that forum and go for broke. XDA wants you where you fit. That's why there are neat TITLES in each section.
What the hell is going on with XDA? People not using the search function, trolling for attention, and general whining.
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Still no reason for you to go and say what you did. Can you speak fluent French, German or whatever, I very doubt it. Fare enough he should have searched but we are here to help, not take the pi**.

jayclarke said:
Still no reason for you to go and say what you did. Can you speak fluent French, German or whatever, I very doubt it. Fare enough he should have searched but we are here to help, not take the pi**.
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Feel free to hug it out with him.
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apallohadas said:
Feel free to hug it out with him.
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Do you want a hug? I'll give you one. You seem a little upset.

Exchange and Hotmail contacts issue...

Pretty straightforward...I cannot get my contacts within Hotmail to sync with my phone using Exchange. I have deleted my Hotmail account, I have cleared email cache...not sure what else to try. Is there a trick I'm missing?
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No one else has this issue? I find that hard to believe.
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I dont think many people use hotmail anymore so the people who could help you with you problem is a very small sample group.

Kind of figured that. I finally figured it out anyway...just exported all Google contacts using CSV format...worked like a charm. Trying to get away from gmail and Google in general...I hate that platform more than I could ever explain.
Now someone just needs to make an OS worthy of leaving them...so far there's nothing out there to really temp me though.
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powerwagon said:
Kind of figured that. I finally figured it out anyway...just exported all Google contacts using CSV format...worked like a charm. Trying to get away from gmail and Google in general...I hate that platform more than I could ever explain.
Now someone just needs to make an OS worthy of leaving them...so far there's nothing out there to really temp me though.
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Sticking with the best of the worst kinda thing eh? What are your points against Gmail Google and android?
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kingofkings11 said:
Sticking with the best of the worst kinda thing eh? What are your points against Gmail Google and android?
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I can't tell you how many times I've found an email stuck in my outbox saying "sending" a week after I supposedly sent it. Luckily none of them have been that important, but I don't like that idea and it's growing old. I know all the tricks regarding deleting cache and starting over, but that's a pain in the ass and it happens too frequently. Seems to be a common issue with gmail.
As far as Google, I just feel they are living in the wild west with people's information and privacy.
As far as Android, I think they are CLEARLY the best OS out right now...no one is even in the same ballpark. I'm just bored bored bored with them...I've had 6 Android phones, dating back to the original Droid and have rooted, overclocked, rom'd every one of them until my eyes bled...lol. I'm just looking for something new and fresh...nothing against Android as far as that goes.
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Facebook Home is Live

Facebook Home is now live in the Google Play Store.
Let's see what people think about this concept.
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Just got the update here. Though I thought it was being release on the 13th. Haven't played with it much so can't really say much.
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radrian92 said:
Just got the update here. Though I thought it was being release on the 13th. Haven't played with it much so can't really say much.
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The update is separate from the actual launcher replacement:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.home

Not for me
I downloaded Facebook Home from Google Play. Took about 5 minutes to play with it.
I bought my Note II as smartphone not a "Facebook phone". It take over way too much.

I think its ugly as hell :thumbdown:
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Its sucks as much as I thought it would.

I don't like it.

The only thing that is actually good is the chat heads and the way it can be your text app. multi tasking with texting. Like texting with your girl while you use another app to find a place for dinner without having to back out of either.
Fortunately you dont have to have FB home for this functionality and only need to install FB messenger and update the fb app...

Ya I'm right there with you guys, Facebook Home is not simple and is pretty dang ugly, I think Facebook wasted their time on this when they could just make the android app much for stable
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I agree with you all. This is for Facebook addicts that are constantly posting and checking.
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radrian92 said:
I agree with you all. This is for Facebook addicts that are constantly posting and checking.
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Ya u hit it right on the nose, all that interface is for people whi can't be away from Facebook for a second haha, ill stick to the app for my uses
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Ok so I tried this out with an open mind. I installed before I went to work today and played with it for about 2 minutes and headed to the sweat shop. 3 hours later I am on my lunch break and pull out my phone to find my battery at 68 percent. It was at 100 when I left the house and I haven't touched it since I got here. Uninstalled. That battery drain is a killer for me.

bobprobert said:
Ok so I tried this out with an open mind. I installed before I went to work today and played with it for about 2 minutes and headed to the sweat shop. 3 hours later I am on my lunch break and pull out my phone to find my battery at 68 percent. It was at 100 when I left the house and I haven't touched it since I got here. Uninstalled. That battery drain is a killer for me.
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I didn't have it installed long enough to even notice that, Facebook has somethings to iron out still
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You guys are all right lol. It is for Facebook freaks. Im sure aint one
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I actually use Facebook a lot and this does not interest me at all.. Loaded it up and got rid of it in about 10 minutes.. It lacks so much.. It's really just a big waste of a home screen.
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Facebook home with the device check patched out http://www.modaco.com/topic/361924-facebook-home-download/
ENJOY!!

Anything dealing with Spacebook is downright idiotic. Nothing but trash airing out their dirty laundry, kids being tough guys behind their screens, gold diggers bragging, iphone clowns taking pictures of their food, and Jerry springer guests telling the world about their business. It's great not having Facebook.
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Can't bring myself to download it. It HAS to be a battery hog downloading all of those updates so often. Seems like something that Facebook fans would love but techies hate
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I hardly use Facebook anymore nowadays, and it seems like my friends are using it a lot less too. Maybe will download it just to check it out.

I've been running it since launch and i havent noticed much excessive battery loss. But im thinking of getting rid of home and just leaving the chat heads primarily because it isn't a seat to operate as I thought it would be.
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Thinking about picking up one

I have the galaxy note 2 right now and was thinking about getting the note 3 until I saw the side by side front panel comparisons. I have had samsung phones for years and was debating on getting the one. The phone was released 6 months ago and that kind of worries me becuase technology seems to move so fast. So my question to you guys is how do y all like it? I played with my uncles the other day and I loved the build quality and the front speakers. How good is sense?
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speedfreak228 said:
I have the galaxy note 2 right now and was thinking about getting the note 3 until I saw the side by side front panel comparisons. I have had samsung phones for years and was debating on getting the one. The phone was released 6 months ago and that kind of worries me becuase technology seems to move so fast. So my question to you guys is how do y all like it? I played with my uncles the other day and I loved the build quality and the front speakers. How good is sense?
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I've been an HTC guy for years, I've tried a couple of Samsung's (Galaxy S(fascinate), Galaxy Nexus,S4) and I keep coming back to HTC.
Personally, I can't stand anything bigger than the Rezound/Galaxy Nexus. I returned the S4 because I couldn't find a comfortable way to hold it. The DNA wasn't much better (gave to my mother after a week)
The HTC one is a perfect fit size wise, I honestly don't know how anyone can use the note's as a phone... Just too big.
I may be sticking with the HTC one for a Long time, I love the build quality, design and the size (as compared to all the phones on the market now)

speedfreak228 said:
I have the galaxy note 2 right now and was thinking about getting the note 3 until I saw the side by side front panel comparisons. I have had samsung phones for years and was debating on getting the one. The phone was released 6 months ago and that kind of worries me becuase technology seems to move so fast. So my question to you guys is how do y all like it? I played with my uncles the other day and I loved the build quality and the front speakers. How good is sense?
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I came from the S3 and so far, it's a very nice phone. I really like how it feels in the hand when you are talking and I like how I can swype with one hand. As far as speed, it doesn't really feel faster than my S3, they feel about the same. Sense is fine, I use Nova as my primary launcher. Battery is good, better than the S3. But keep in mind, it's not unlocked right now and we don't know if any devs are working on it.

I have watched a couple of videos and they say the phone doesnt lag at all. Is this true? I had the s4 for a couple weeks. It had some lag here and there. How much screen time do you guys get
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I've had 0 issues with lag on this phone, the speed is pretty staggering.

i've had the phone for a week and have been very impressed with it. Battery gets me through a day. its very fast as well i haven't noticed any lag.

I haven't seen any of these high end phones lag. I'm thinking some people just like drama. Great phone. Use my rule though be happy and make your purchase based on what is on the phone assuming it will never be unlocked. I've been pretty happy using the logic. I'm unlocked myself, but also happy running rooted stock sometimes.

Long time HTC user up until recently had the sg3/sg4/
This phone is great, I highly suggest it.
The build quality i superior to Samsung, and IMO we have a much better chance of unlock root for this phone than on the s4.
I have a good feeling I'll be selling my s4 in the near future.

cstrife999 said:
I haven't seen any of these high end phones lag. I'm thinking some people just like drama. Great phone. Use my rule though be happy and make your purchase based on what is on the phone assuming it will never be unlocked. I've been pretty happy using the logic. I'm unlocked myself, but also happy running rooted stock sometimes.
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actually, all reviewers for the s4 say that TW lags on it. Haven't seen any on my Note 2, but I don't even have TW installed. Probably just needs better optimization.

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actually, all reviewers for the s4 say that TW lags on it. Haven't seen any on my Note 2, but I don't even have TW installed. Probably just needs better optimization.
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I've also heard the exact opposite. Point is what we perceive as "lag" has changed.
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cstrife999 said:
I've also heard the exact opposite. Point is what we perceive as "lag" has changed.
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http://m.blogs.computerworld.com/android/22370/galaxy-s4-revisited
http://m.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-review
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/
All of them mention lag, stutters or sluggish UI.
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nrfitchett4 said:
http://m.blogs.computerworld.com/android/22370/galaxy-s4-revisited
http://m.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-review
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/
All of them mention lag, stutters or sluggish UI.
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Re read my post. I've used an s4 its pretty much just as good. People are biased from time to time. Also as my other post said lag is more perception at this point. These super phones do amazing things. Sometimes I think my keyboard "lags" on the one badly for instance. I also realize the other factors at play. Heck people here in this forum complain about sense 5 being laggy. My point is that lag is half perception.
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Lag doesnt bother me that much as long as it isnt constant. I thought my upgrade was this month but its not until October. I think im going to call verizon and see if I can talk them into giving me an upgrade early
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I'm in the same boat. I currently have a note 2 and thinking of either the HTC one or moto x. I love the build quality of the One but love that the moto x is pretty much stock android. If this phone had an unlock/root method, it would be a no brainer. I just hope something comes soon for it and then I could load a Google experience ROM or something
Decisions, decisions...

I would honestly just be happy with root. That way I can use titanium backup and some of the other root apps I use
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Just ordered my HTC one. Is will be here Wednesday
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speedfreak228 said:
Just ordered my HTC one. Is will be here Wednesday
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You will be pleased, this is a great phone!

Since Monday was a holiday my phone won't be here until Thursday. I'm excited!! Anyone got any suggestions
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speedfreak228 said:
Since Monday was a holiday my phone won't be here until Thursday. I'm excited!! Anyone got any suggestions
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I suggest you ask clearer questions.

sense on the htc one is smooth to me the front speakers are excellent and a great idea got to thank htc for that
nice work and i love the titanium body good work guys