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This sgs2 is a good phone, smooth, fast, and fun
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i'll be loving it too if i had it with me
5 more days!!!! such an agony waiting for 5 more days for it to arrive...
We really, really need more posts like this that highlight the good vibes about this phone. I've been reading through this forum and most everyone is just posting about problems they are having.
Monday is when my phone will arrive. I can't wait to see how it compares to my Sensation 4G!
As I just posted in the "Would you buy it again" thread, YES! I have had none of the problems some people are complaining of. Naturally, if you are having an issue, you are more likely to post about it, whereas if everything is running smoothly, you're too busy enjoying your new phone to post about it.
So far this phone is excellent. I just picked mine up today from T-Mobile and I'm loving every minute of it. No lag, super fast (both data and OS), very decent camera, GPS locks surprisingly fast, gorgeous large screen (minus the resolution which I don't really notice) etc. I would definitely recommend this phone. I am coming from the Sensation and I do not have the wifi death grip issue and 4g signal seems excellent.
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We really, really need more posts like this that highlight the good vibes about this phone. I've been reading through this forum and most everyone is just posting about problems they are having.
Monday is when my phone will arrive. I can't wait to see how it compares to my Sensation 4G!
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+100 so true Devitek! all the complaints are gonna make this community smaller which i fear
We really haven't had a chance to test this phone out in action. I guarantee you it won't fail.
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couldn't be happier. I busted the screen on my SG1 about a month ago (crack down the screen but still operational) and have been waiting patiently for this. Can't wait for root so that i can get rid of all the bloatware.
This is my second day with this phone and I honestly love it! The last phone I really enjoyed was the MYTOUCH 4g. I had the nexus 1 (cool phone), Samsung vibrant (Boooo bad Samsung and carrier support plus lag), then the MYTOUCH 4G ( best single core phone ever hands down!) than I tried windows 7 and got the HTC HD7 (very nice experience, now with mango it should be great) , than got the sensation 4G ( very disappointing experience considering it was my first dual core phone, laggy, returned 3 phones. Thanks to the devs my experience with it was good before I sold it) and now the T-mobile Galaxy SII ( best phone I've owned so far). This phone is awesome. I took it to my job today and let my coworkers play with it ( people who have no knowledge of specs usually give you honest opinions) everyone says the screen is incredible, the phone is big, it's very fast, it's light and thin, it feels cheap ect... Bottom line is this phone is awesome. The screen resolution is not a deal breaker at all it's not even pixelated. I'm glad they got rid of the pentile.
Im ocd and ALWAYS find something i dislike about every phone. The only thing i dont like...cant change the ugly ass lockscreen image
This phone is sweet and im loving the 10+ Mbps data speeds i get now. I havent had a single issue yet and havent put it down since i got it.
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What do u mean by lockscreen image?
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Settings -> display -> screen display -> theres a lockscreen wallpaper setting
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Dude. Thank you so much. I cant believe i overlooked that.
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Settings -> display -> screen display -> theres a lockscreen wallpaper setting
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No problem was one of the first things i looked for\changed
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Absolutely. Best phone on tmobile.
NeYo011 said:
Is this phone really worth it?
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I use a lot of difference phones in my day to day and this SGS2 is my main device...I honestly think it is fantastic device.
It is fast, it feels like a solid piece of machine in your hand, it looks fantastic and all that jazz =) I am a happy camper
I have 10.5 hours of very heavy usage and just hit 15%. I love my phone!
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I love my SGSII!! I can't wait to obtain root. LCD Density should be fun to mess with on this huge screen.
I agree this phone is by far the best android I have used to date. I have no complaints at all except for the wireless tethering not working without paying but that will ne settled quickly once we have root. This phone kicks a**
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Loving this phone!!
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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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So. I've got a friend who tonight just offered to trade a 32gb HTC One X International for my AT&T 16gb Galaxy S3. I've already got two friends saying it's a good trade, and I'm inclined to agree because of the Tegra 3 and the LCD screen. Just curious to see what anyone else thought and if they'd give a thumbs up or down.
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Not just no but HELL NO.
Edit: but I guess that depends on how much you like your phone.
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pro
- games
- aesthetics
cons
no lte
less dev
less memory 1gb
krait cpu stand up to the tegra
resale value on s3 will be higher in a few months
expected 30millions by the end of quarter 4...their numbers speak for them self
need more storage? won't be able to add micro sd
the main thing that through me off from the hox is built in battery and not sd storage
either then that the hox is a nice unit but I wouldn't trade if it be up to me
I believe you already made the right choice by choosing the s3 in the first place but in the end it's up to you
:thumbdown: There is a reason your friend wants to trade, it's because yours is better.
The removable battery and no external storage are deal breakers for me.. But a distant 3rd deal breaker is resell value.
HTC 1x isn't easy to sell now and will be very hard later.. Not worth it..
Ask him for 100+his phone if you are considering it otherwise you're getting ripped off
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I tend to disagree. I just made this trade and am now on the GS3 side of it.
It comes down to preference. I think the HOX was a much more solid device. I won't get into the dual v quad argument now because it's pretty much moot.
The GS3 is the "it" phone for now, but the HOX has a niche that I think makes it just as valuable to the right people. If your motivation is purely liquidity, then stick with your GS3. If you want to try a new experience that could potentially be better for you, I think the HOX is worth a try. I liked it.
Others have said get him to add cash. I would ask for $50 and not take any less. Explain these reasons. It's fair.
Thanks for your thoughts guys. I think I'm gonna stick with my s3. I rather do enjoy this phone and after doing a little research the little things the S3 has over the hox are pretty big to me. Like removable battery and sd cards. The other thing is the S4 chip is pretty amazing ntm I feel i would regret the trade. Also my s3 is red lol
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Don't do it
I used One X before my S3
If you like S3 you will not like One X
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Sense is the ****.
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Hit That Thanks !!!
Went from Galaxy S3 to AT&T One X to International One X, and back to the S3.
The One X had nice hardware but crap software and piss poor battery life.
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Spartoi said:
Went from Galaxy S3 to AT&T One X to International One X, and back to the S3.
The One X had nice hardware but crap software and piss poor battery life.
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Quite the back and forth there lol
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Within an hr htc is rumored to be announcing the htc 1x replacement (but it seems a bit early doesn't it?)
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No more htc devices for me. Too locked down. It's a real shame too because my one x was gorgeous.
S off hås been achieved for certain one x*s
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Only the sprint version as far as I know.
Spartoi said:
Went from Galaxy S3 to AT&T One X to International One X, and back to the S3.
The One X had nice hardware but crap software and piss poor battery life.
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Hmm interesting... did you not run custom ROMs on any of those?
giant420 said:
Not just no but HELL NO.
Edit: but I guess that depends on how much you like your phone.
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Lmao I agree. HELL NO. I had a One X and while it was the US version, I hardly think there are enough pros in the international version to beat out the S3...even on a bad day...
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cadence27 said:
Lmao I agree. HELL NO. I had a One X and while it was the US version, I hardly think there are enough pros in the international version to beat out the S3...even on a bad day...
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Well I was hesitant of the offer to begin with. Reason I started thread was to hear a wider degree of opinion, and everyone's thoughts were right along with my own. The S3 is a stellar phone. I'm a little sour with at&t atm cause I guess they will be bringing the Exynos version stateside with LTE support but bleh. The S4 seems to be showing these quad core chips a fight.
Honestly. I didn't really know a great deal about the International HOX because I never cared to know till my friend made that offer. Would pique anyone's interest i imagine. All said and done though. I will not part with my S3 unless I find a way to get the Note 2.
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So I love my phone but in about 6 months my contract is up and I will either buy a phone off contract to keep my unlimited or I will head tp sprint or T-Mobile, anyone have any suggestions of what would be a good move I want 4g a decent 8 mp can, and updated os or easy root to flash updates, suggestions ?
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Ask this question in 5 1/2 months. A lot can change phone-wise in this time.
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I will probably switch to a Google phone next chance I get. It's amazing how fast they get updates.
Nexus s?
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Not the greatest selection, but not the worst either. Likely where I will end up eventually.
http://www.credomobile.com/
So what do you suggest ?
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Wait 5 months and see what's available then.
Probably good idea I'm very antsy lol ill just need Roms on here
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andysom25 said:
Probably good idea I'm very antsy lol ill just need Roms on here
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Five months is also a lot of time for the development of ROMs. I'd check what phones are out in five months and also look at the dev community to see how active it is for each phone you are interested in.
I have an unnatural attraction for the Xperias right now. I might get the T on Att when my plan is up. Not really liking the LG Nexus if that is really what it going to be.
Everyone has been sh!tting on the LG nexus bc its an LG. Why? If you root it and throw on cm or something who cares if the stock ROM sucks? Its still impressive hardware to me anyway
I just wish it had a amoled screen
I would be all over the LG Optimus G or whatever it is called if it had a decent friggin camera. I can't believe how crappy the photos are on the 13MP camera are.
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Why even bother putting a 13MP camera in there if they aren't going to look any better than the pics my wife's OG Droid takes?
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Why oh why can't we get a Nokia on VZ with Android? That is my wish list. That is what will get me away from my DInc2. I don't see anything that actually takes significantly better photos that my DInc2 except for the iPhone right now.
The inc2 has an amazing camera which is another thing that has turned me off from other phones as well
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Should I? Help me out pros and cons I dont care about microsd support
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003978
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I came from s3 and loving the decision still waiting for the phone to settle to get accurate battery life.
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Why do you like it better then your s3
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Build quality, display, phone is way quicker than the s3 even tho its on ics.
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I agree with the person above much smoother, faster, screen is immaculate compared to the gs3. My battery has settled in good since I have had this phone a week. Yesterday went through the whole day with heavy usage and didn't need to charge. Only drawback is lack of ROMs. I have had every major phone from sprint the last 3 years and have never ran into this problem. I believe the AT&T version has 1 Rom. I'm afraid as soon as best buy gets the titanium grey note 2. I may consider jumping ship. As much as I really don't want to, not to mention I ordered 2 cases from amazon already. I have 3 more weeks if I want to exchange the phone but I'm going to try and stick it out cause I really do love this phone.
S3 is a good phone no doubt but only advantage it has is what screen size (not much bigger) and custom ROMs? This LGOG is just getting unlocked and I'm confident that there will be some great development on the way. These things just take time. In the meantime I can enjoy stock while rooted. This phone is great so far!