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To Keep the T989 or Not, that is the Question?

I am currently on the Telus network and have been using the Hercules for almost a year now. Fantastic phone, love the community and love all the development that has gone on and evolved with this phone.
I just saw today that Telus is currently offering the Galaxy S 3 for $0.00 on a 3 year contract. This leads to my next question. Should I stick with what I have, or switch my plan and upgrade to the S 3 for free?
Thoughts?

I would stick with the S2. Our phone can be just as fast as the stock S3 with custom ROMS.

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I would stick with the S2. Our phone can be just as fast as the stock S3 with custom ROMS.
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That's very true. My wife has the S3 unrooted and my phone runs smoother, especially on an AOSP ROM.
I wonder how fast the S3 runs on a custom ROM though, I would assume even faster than ours.
I would have to check with the provider though, I think if I still have time on my contract I may have to pay out my device balance to upgrade, if so then there is no point in upgrading. I am content with what I have, but for $0 to upgrade, I would be compelled to do so.

Chochiwpg said:
That's very true. My wife has the S3 unrooted and my phone runs smoother, especially on an AOSP ROM.
I wonder how fast the S3 runs on a custom ROM though, I would assume even faster than ours.
I would have to check with the provider though, I think if I still have time on my contract I may have to pay out my device balance to upgrade, if so then there is no point in upgrading. I am content with what I have, but for $0 to upgrade, I would be compelled to do so.
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Is your phone under-performing? Are you unable to run any apps that you want from the play store? If your answer is no! To any of those questions then I would hold in to the T989 and see what else comes out around the holidays
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rymanh said:
Is your phone under-performing? Are you unable to run any apps that you want from the play store? If your answer is no! To any of those questions then I would hold in to the T989 and see what else comes out around the holidays
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Ya I have zero issues with the T989, love it. Just saw the S3 for $0 and got excited LOL.
Although the Note 2 or the next Nexus device is more interesting to me. Thanks for your response.

I don't think the North American version of the S3 is enough of a hardware upgrade to sign a 3 year contract on, especially with more impressive devices on the horizon. If there isn't anything concrete about a Nexus phone on T-Mo or AT&T by the time the Note 2 drops, I'll probably grab that.
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Chochiwpg said:
I am currently on the Telus network and have been using the Hercules for almost a year now. Fantastic phone, love the community and love all the development that has gone on and evolved with this phone.
I just saw today that Telus is currently offering the Galaxy S 3 for $0.00 on a 3 year contract. This leads to my next question. Should I stick with what I have, or switch my plan and upgrade to the S 3 for free?
Thoughts?
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I have the s3... and when I bought it, T-Mobile asked if I wanted to trade in my s2 for 150 credit and I said HELL NO so keep the s2. It's a hell of a phone
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Chochiwpg said:
Ya I have zero issues with the T989, love it. Just saw the S3 for $0 and got excited LOL.
Although the Note 2 or the next Nexus device is more interesting to me. Thanks for your response.
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3 year contract is too rich for my blood
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3 year contract is too rich for my blood
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I signed a 2 year contract....
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elesbb said:
I signed a 2 year contract....
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rymanh said:
3 year contract is too rich for my blood
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I have NO CONTRACT! xD

Despite how much or how little you can get another phone for if you feel like a change then do it. If I had an opportunity to get an S3 for $0 I would definitely do it no question! In another year or two the S2 is going to be ancient anyways and despite what anybody says, they're all going to upgrade eventually as technology gets better.
What's the worst?? You'll sign a 3 year contract..... Is that it??? Unless you're going to switch carriers anytime soon that shouldn't even be an issue.
The decision is all yours but if it was me.... I would HANDS DOWN!!

about to buy a s3

I'm ready to buy a s3 for tmobile. I have a few questions:
- Any advice before buying one?
- Should I take any safety precaution before buying on the street? [I heard of people buy phones from people that cancel their plan on the carrier right after]
- Should I just save up and buy the beefed up model the i9305? [I dont really use the phone for internet that much, but I like games and apps]

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I'm ready to buy a s3 for tmobile. I have a few questions:
- Any advice before buying one?
- Should I take any safety precaution before buying on the street? [I heard of people buy phones from people that cancel their plan on the carrier right after]
- Should I just save up and buy the beefed up model the i9305? [I dont really use the phone for internet that much, but I like games and apps]
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I love this phone, above all other android phones which is alot.
If at all possible buy from t-mobile. In the street if you are lucky you will get one for $350 to $400. If you have an upgrade available then you will paying about that much, unless you go thru customer loyalty or retention department(really depends if you been with them 2 or more yrs for best deals, so I have read).
I have not had any stuters while playing a couple games , darkknight rises, robo defense, spades and a few others

If you are able to play with phone before buying. Press *#0*# and it will show you Lcdtest page. Which will let you test all hardware function of phone .
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alright cool, i'll try it out when i get the chance

Id advise against buying "off the street". Too many have gotten screwed doing that.
But many have got great deals that way too, so its your call.
I wouldn't get the international version. You won't get as great of speed as the T999. Maybe 3g if your areas been refarmed.
LTE is too far off still to make that a buying point imo. By the time your area gets it you'll be ready to get a better phone. GS5 maybe!?
That's a great point btw about doing the hardware testing before buying off the street!
Ill add that if you can, go with the seller to a tmobile store to check the imei isn't blacklisted and get the seller to have them print something showing the phone has been 100% paid off.
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Call retentions and ask if you can get a better deal on the phone.
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I'm over on the s2. I called TMobile to see about how much it would be for me to get into the phone. The one I want is the 32g. Well I'm still under my contact. It was about 700 dollars lol. Well I can get it but I'm gonna need to sale my s2. I think I'll get more if I sale it rooted already then I would unrooted that way I wouldn't be paying so much for the phone.
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Prefer the unlocked S3.

Like what people above said, call retentions. They offered me the s3 for 99 bucks. But I think I will still wait till black Friday deals. I have a galaxy nexus so I'm in no hurry.
If you're not in a hurry either wait for black Friday.
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Please don't buy one. Get the note 2.

Hey OP is your name a refrence to Good Fellas ? If so that it hilarious. Lmfao.

psykhotic said:
Please don't buy one. Get the note 2.
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The Note 2 isn't for everyone.
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mackster248 said:
The Note 2 isn't for everyone.
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I have giant hands and I think the note 2 is too big. I don't watch enough movies on my phone to have to hold a tablet PC up to my ear. SGS3 fits perfectly... its nice and sleek... lightweight... and is a beast when it comes to performance. I love it.
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dumping the s3 for a note 2

I am wondering if any of you are considering moving to the Note2 .

Nope, but I think I'll get it for my wife.
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Yup me getting it of course
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Wish I could buy dint have any upgrades till next year -_-
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does anyone know if you have an upgrade on your account must you use it under the phone number that has the upgrade or can anyone on the account use it?
I upgraded to the GS three just a few months ago but would like to get the note 2 and give my wife the GS three

You can use another lines upgrade
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Big ass phone, just got a s3, no
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samsungUS tweeted me saying that they might have a plan for trading your SIII for the Note2. i wonder how that works

XxSilent.NightmarexX said:
samsungUS tweeted me saying that they might have a plan for trading your SIII for the Note2. i wonder how that works
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that would be interesting if i like the phone , i would have to go into sprint tomorrow and see how it feels in my hands, if it's to big than ill stay with my s3,

No i plan on getting the iPhone
Jk jk
The s3 is perfectly fine
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Has anybody seen the branding on the Verizon version? They actually put the Verizon logo on the home button and the logos on the back are huge. If sprint does this I won't get it, Verizon managed to make a great looking phone into crap. I really don't mind the back, but really on the home button?

But there is no carrier logo on the sprint version
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gtuansdiamm said:
But there is no carrier logo on the sprint version
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Haven't seen it yet, I'll get it if there isn't any. Love that sprint is doing so well now, first to get jellybean and start rolling out 4G faster. Happy I stayed

I am in December. That's when I'm paying my ETF and switching to either ATT on contract(I actually might buy the phone outright from them) or t-mobile prepaid, where I'd still have to buy it outright. I'm just fed up with Sprint.
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sprint's been doing good with 4g rollout and 3g speeds in san antonio, so i may pick it up. 5.5" is huge though!! (that's not what she said)

Bigger screen with the same resolution as the S3, pass.

Bigger screen is nice in bed watching youtube and movies, but you could have a tablet instead, and keep a phone for calling and stuff.

Phone has nice specs but with S3 and a 7" tablet w/pen functions I don't need it. I can see how a device like this could really catch on in the business community though. Wish I could put it in the hands of all my field techs but the cost of data plans is still too high.

I want to see what the lower dpi screens about. Also probably won't get cm10 for note 2 and even if we do probably won't get the s-pen working. I might pass and keep the s3.

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I am wondering if any of you are considering moving to the Note2 .
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Nahh.. seems to big for me. I mean the S3 is already bug enough and they're essentially the same phone

Cheapest way to upgrade before being eligible for upgrade?

Hi, just wondering if there are any loopholes that have worked for anyone in the past.
I'm really interested in either the Nexus 4 or Note 2. I love the S2 but I dont have an upgrade until Jan 2014 and these new phones are just so intriguing. I definitely don't want to pay a non contract price for these phones, but was hoping to sell my S2 and use it to buy a new phone at hopefully a good price.
Any advice?

not sure of any loop holes. most companys make sure there are none.
i say sell the s2 and get the n4. with the price being so low its worth it.

I looked up on the sprint buyback program and they'll give you $85 for the e4gt.

Well I have three phones mine wife and daughter wife never likes upgrading so I get her upgrades with mine not cheap but it works
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Just fyi Nexus 4 does not support CDMA. So no Verizon/Sprint
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SAShady said:
Just fyi Nexus 4 does not support CDMA. So no Verizon/Sprint
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That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.

asd87 said:
That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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I get the distinct impression that future nexuses (nexii?) will be gsm only given the widespread dissatisfaction with the update process on CDMA carriers
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mjs2011 said:
Hi, just wondering if there are any loopholes that have worked for anyone in the past.
I'm really interested in either the Nexus 4 or Note 2. I love the S2 but I dont have an upgrade until Jan 2014 and these new phones are just so intriguing. I definitely don't want to pay a non contract price for these phones, but was hoping to sell my S2 and use it to buy a new phone at hopefully a good price.
Any advice?
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When I got my gs2 back in April I wasn't up for my upgrade till mid may. Anyway I brought it to a 3rd party sprint store and told me we could pretend it had water dmg and in that case sprint cuts you a few weeks slack and forks over the upgrade as its cheaper for them then asurian claims sending a new phone....at least that's what my rep said to me... he's a nice guy
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Ask the Sprint store about a "push through".
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asd87 said:
That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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I'm not sure there will be one, perhaps just maybe but I highly doubt it as google was left with a bad taste with their experience with Verizon and Sprint.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/1...laxy-nexus-lte-wasnt-a-great-user-experience/

bleyten said:
Ask the Sprint store about a "push through".
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Any details on what this is?
Thanks!
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I love the hardware of my epic touch but I know we can do better in regards of software. Jb leak is proof of that and what is likely to come. However I am getting tired of running gb. Having a nexus 7 tablet doesn't help my case when i get constant updates as soon as good drops new source. I am hoping I can hold out for the jb update or even a newer leak. But if not I would love to find a way to get a sg3 for cheap. And I don't really want to add another line.
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I used to always buy my phones out of contract, I would ebay my phone, get paid apply that $ towards my new phone and ship the old one out. I would usually ship the next day so I wasn't holding up my buyer.
These days I just buy from Craigslist. Picked this phone up for 240 around mid summer, I think.
" all human wisdom is contained in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’”

BiffTirkle said:
I used to always buy my phones out of contract, I would ebay my phone, get paid apply that $ towards my new phone and ship the old one out. I would usually ship the next day so I wasn't holding up my buyer.
These days I just buy from Craigslist. Picked this phone up for 240 around mid summer, I think.
" all human wisdom is contained in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’”
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I agree with this, I bought my sgs2 in June for $220 off contract (used). It came in great shape and working perfectly. I'm thinking I'll keep buying phones this way - just wait for them to be ~9 months old and you can get them for the upgrade price. This way if a new phone drops that I just have to have I'm always ready with the upgrade. Also if I somehow kill my current phone I don't have to worry about carrying insurance, just use my upgrade on whatever's out.
The only thing better is direct from Google pricing, which I may switch to but I will loose some coverage in my state by leaving CDMA so I haven't decided on that yet.
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On Black Friday you can purchase the SIII for $50. You could definitely buy that, sell it along with the S2 and buy a note.

millsmillsmills said:
On Black Friday you can purchase the SIII for $50. You could definitely buy that, sell it along with the S2 and buy a note.
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Wait. $50 out of contact?
or let more rephrase. I wouldn't get the $50 price because I'm not eligible for upgrade until 1/14 right?
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I've heard that people sold their current phones on Craigslist, used that money towards buying out the rest of their contract then upgrade.
Or sell on Craigslist and use that money towards buying one you want on Craigslist. Either would cost around the same
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I wonder what happened to calling the retention center and threatening to leave the sg2 and the countless problems the ICS update I would think would be a great bartering chip to try and get retention to let you upgrade to the sg3 either cheap or for nothing.
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cp320703 said:
... that future nexuses (nexii?) will be gsm only given the widespread ....
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Took 4 years of Latin so I had to point it out
"Nexi"
http://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/nexus#Latin
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cas8180 said:
I wonder what happened to calling the retention center and threatening to leave the sg2 and the countless problems the ICS update I would think would be a great bartering chip to try and get retention to let you upgrade to the sg3 either cheap or for nothing.
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Hah, I can assure you, after 20 phone calls, they don't give a **** about their customers.
I've had my account open with sprint since 1991.
There are 5 lines on the account.
They have made ~$50,000 from my family.
Yea, no, I will switch to anything better as soon as possible.

just upgraded to s3 before n2 came out

is there any kind of deal/trade from sprint i can do to get the note? I mean i missed it by a few days.

Tregrad said:
is there any kind of deal/trade from sprint i can do to get the note? I mean i missed it by a few days.
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Sprint wont do nothing but you could, sell the GS3 on Ebay and pay the difference on the Note
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I did the same. Luckily I had an upgrade available for one of the lines on my account. Just sold the S3 and more than covered the upgrade cost.

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I did the same. Luckily I had an upgrade available for one of the lines on my account. Just sold the S3 and more than covered the upgrade cost.
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Same here, but I sold mine over a month ago.

Yeah, just sell the SG III on ebay for like $350 or $400 and then your getting the Note for the upgrade price.

You have a trial period with sprint of 14 days I believe so you could exchange it within that time. I almost jumped ship and got the s3 as well, but research showed me the note 2 was coming a month later.
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yeah i thought that was all i could do, worth a shot thos eh? really want the note. that thing kicks ass.

I know a way to do it pm me if u want to learn
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