So I read earlier today this phone, despite lasting less time than other smart phones before its time, is coming to an end. Will devs jump ship too? Will we be seeing any unofficial key lime once it launches? Maybe 4.2 tw ROMs?
I understand s4 is out now, but hardware wise it isn't too drastically different right? Or should I just swap this in like everybody else?
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I wouldnt say it at end of life.
This is still one if the best phones out there. And besides, I seriously doubt theyll stop selling the s3 before the s2?
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DocHoliday77 said:
I wouldnt say it at end of life.
This is still one if the best phones out there. And besides, I seriously doubt theyll stop selling the s3 before the s2?
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Yeah, And the S2 still there getting updates. And I think I read somewhere that even though is out of the shelves it will still get updates
Im still seeing it on shelves.
Maybe not at tmobile, but saw one 3 days ago at walmart.
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Only two devices I would give my S3 up for, the note 3 or the next nexus device (as long as it isn't made by LG and the back isn't glass). Until then, I'm perfectly happy keeping my S3.
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The S3 is one of the best selling phones so I doubt we'll see it abandoned any time soon. I'm sure we'll see a keylime pie release. I remember when the s2 was supposed to end at ICS but it seems to run JB just fine. I wouldn't even be surprised if it also gets keylime though it would probably be an unofficial release.
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http://www.tmonews.com/2011/12/samsung-to-unveil-galaxy-s-iii-at-mobile-world-congress-in-february/
in our world that means prolly late summer or fall
Also means the end of all official support for the galaxy s2.
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Also means the end of all official support for the galaxy s2.
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well we still got a while before that happens, not everyone upgrades when a new device comes out. this is the main reason i didnt buy the nexus among other things ,but we still got half a year before we gotta worry about development ending if it does i would assume
I meant official Samsung support. They seem to be on the "here's our new phone so we don't support anything before this one" thing. Im sure this phone will be unofficially supported by devs for much longer than Samsung will.
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If they follow previous patterns, that should mean Int'l release around May, and US release between August and November. We'll be fine for some time to come.
It used to be that like a year after something came out they would announce the next best thing, its moved to as soon as the new thing is out the next best thing is announced. pretty soon its just gonna be announcement following announcement.
Guess I better hold off on the nexus then. Maybe I'll import this when it's released.
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I never wanted the nexus to start with.Aside from ICS nothing about that phone appeals to me
Ehh. As soon as one phone is released, another phone is getting ready to be released that is better. There is no point in waiting.
Agreed. Excellent marketing strategy though if you think about it.. Always leaves you wanting the latest and greatest. 3 million Galaxy S 2 in 55 days is no joke..
Pfft I'll wait for the galaxy s4, I hear it's gonna blow everything away!
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Individ3 said:
Pfft I'll wait for the galaxy s4, I hear it's gonna blow everything away!
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Prolly will but I can't wait that long
Individ3 said:
Pfft I'll wait for the galaxy s4, I hear it's gonna blow everything away!
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Hope it doesn't blow up the earth..
yea the SIII will release then we'll finally get ICS, the SIII will get upgraded then the SII will be screwed like SI owners
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Pfft I'll wait for the galaxy s4, I hear it's gonna blow everything away!
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Yeah, you slap 700+ clams to pay for it, and before you get outta the store, the galaxy s5, is out!
Damn! Only if you wouldof waited!
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Quad-core or higher-clocked dual-core? Guess we'll find out in due time
Just saw a article on engadget saying the next galaxy phone will be coming out may 3rd in London. Would link to it but I was using the engadget app.
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http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/04/16/samsungs-next-galaxy-device-to-be-announced-may-3rd/
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It's official
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It's official
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I cannot wait!
Sent from one of my phones! Thank me.
Sad part is I only just got this phone in December. I'll have to wait a while for the galaxy to be in my hands...
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zander145 said:
Sad part is I only just got this phone in December. I'll have to wait a while for the galaxy to be in my hands...
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I'm in the same boat. Only have had mine a few months. What will really fire me up is if it comes out before we have ICS on this one lol.
18.4009 said:
I'm in the same boat. Only have had mine a few months. What will really fire me up is if it comes out before we have ICS on this one lol.
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Ah, I'm running ICS right now and judging from some other threads I saw we might be getting ICS soon.
Rev 2 of our phones will be shipping with ICS apparently.
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Doesn't Matter if they keep making these second class variants for US carriers.
Plus with everyone talking about how much they hate TW then what is there to look forward to on this phone.
zander145 said:
Sad part is I only just got this phone in December. I'll have to wait a while for the galaxy to be in my hands...
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Unless you wanted to wait until November to get the SIII, you made a good choice.
SII came out in April, landed in USA carriers in november. Just because they are doing an unveiling doesn't mean it'll come onto market the next day...
But I suppose you have the option of paying 600+ dollars for unlocked, international which still isnt a bad price, but I can think of a few places to put that 600 besides a phone. I'm happy I got the SII for FAR on the down payment.
Can always sell the SII and buy the SIII that way you save some bread..... but I can't wait to see this bad boy, even tho I may not want my SII anymore bcuz of it
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I bought thisnphone onnlaunch day at tmobile. I di agree it wont be getting launhed here in the states till way after the international release. Im saying 6 months after intl gets it well start to get news about carrier releases. If i do get it im buying it unlocked. But i did promise myself id stick with a phone until its no longer usable. I love my sgs2. Updates can wait because this can do everyrhing i need. I can do other thinga with 600+ dollars.
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Its possible the release will be worldwide,not just euro/asia.
Might be why t-mo went with HTC one s.
I read an article or two its a worldwide release!
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sunlaw2 said:
Its possible the release will be worldwide,not just euro/asia.
Might be why t-mo went with HTC one s.
I read an article or two its a worldwide release!
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By worldwide, they mean everywhere except the US.
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sunlaw2 said:
Its possible the release will be worldwide,not just euro/asia.
Might be why t-mo went with HTC one s.
I read an article or two its a worldwide release!
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I'm guessing it will be awhile before we get it. All this confirms is an unveiling over seas.
On a side note check my new sig guys thought it was cool
Apples iPhone, There's a patent for that. Solving lifes dilemmas one lawsuit at a time.
I have little faith it will launch on US carriers the same day. We all know how US Carriers have serious fetish with bloats.
What I have heard is the moved back the launch date so it will launch in the states at the same time
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This is utter BULLHONKY. I've had this phone since October and have been patiently waiting for ICS, and I swear that if Galaxy S III comes out before ICS for Galaxy S II I will DISOWN SAMSUNG and never buy a phone from them.
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Ok, I probably won't because I love my Galaxy that much..but askfasdfoasgdfasdygfhioasdbfhioasbgdfioasgdhilgfasildgfyioasgfilasgdfhgasildfgasildgdfklaskdfka
Makes me want to!!!
Worldwide meaning US or us too.
Probably not.
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I have little faith it will launch on US carriers the same day. We all know how US Carriers have serious fetish with bloats.
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Exactly!! Anyone who thinks this phone will drop in the US anytime soon is crazy. Bloatware comes first when it comes to phones in the US. carriers will try anything to get more money from you. We were the last to see the galaxy sII on tmobile. Why would we see this phone anytime before January next year?
If there is no option for native ICS then I will pass. The galaxy sII will live on long past the release of the gsIII..
Well if it does get launched before June (which looks to be the case) I'm selling this phone and getting the international version. The 4G speeds don't matter to me since I never get over 8mbps anyway. I'd rather have the phone that gets updates right away and has better rom development.
I think our phone is doing pretty good. I'm skipping our in the s3 this year waiting for something better to happen, hopefully phones won't become free anytime soon, our then why have one.
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iwasblown said:
I think our phone is doing pretty good. I'm skipping our in the s3 this year waiting for something better to happen, hopefully phones won't become free anytime soon, our then why have one.
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i just bought the gsm nexus. since its not carrier crapwared, and is unlocked, both sim and bootloader, and its also got AOSP right in line with releases, i think this may be your best bet right now. i am also skipping the s3.
Well the next nexus might be a possibility since the s3 just came out, but the old gn is not my pick of cherries since there are better phones out. The new one should be compatible with tmobile I guess with the network and all and if that is the case I'll be changing flasks then, but not right away either since our developing for this phone is surpassing other phones including the new s3 since there are no free phones its gonna take some time to find a good progress like development. Oh and thanks for the reminder of the google phone, that one is always a winner.
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Just heard news that tmobile announce galaxy note as we expected earlier . Dont know detail specs yet but for sure its goona be kickass device to own.
My line is upgradable this month and I am confuses about which one to get :S
Galaxy s 3 or Note ?
Any word guys?
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Specs have been confirmed and they're exactly like the att note. Hardware wise the s3 out guns the note. But I too find myself asking myself the same thing lol
I've decided to just wait till the end of the year to see what happens. Note 2 and galaxy nexus 2 are suppose to come out. But who knows.
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Note2 just around the corner
Forget about the Note, the Note2 is coming out at the end of Augest or early Sept. Why in the hell Tmobile is even bothering with this is beyond me. My guess would be that their so far down the dev cycle with their crap "tmobile apps" that they are just going to move forward and not listen to anyone. There was a poll out a few weeks ago that asked the question
Why do you root your phone
1) To install Custom Roms
2) To remove carrier bloatware
3) both
The results were something like 83% I think for number 2. This shows in the ratings for all of the Tmobile forced bloatware apps in the
play store. With comments like how do I remove this, I don't want this on my phone and I don't even use this why are you making me update it.
etc.
If Tmobile would LISTEN and not install bloatware and make those apps up to the user with links to them in the play store they would have less
bricked phones and warranty issues. Less customer churn and more than anything else they would be able to deploy new phones alot faster.
Its a shame to cause they say they listen to their users but its apparent thats not the case.
They screwed us on the S3 with the dual core deal. From what I heard they were offered the Korean S3 but passed since it was more money and its deployment cycle date was later than the dual core so they felt they would have missed the boat. They also charge more and made it hell of confusing for those wanting to buy it. Like its 329 plus rebate and then $20 payment a month for x months. I mean who comes up with that crap!!! Now their bringing an almost year old phone to market "as new". It really makes zero since. I mean how are people going to feel when they sign a contract for 2 years only to hear the NEW Note2 is coming out weeks later. Samsung will be doing their big promo's and such for the Note2 and you will be holding your what you thought was a new phone in you hand going wtf I just bought this!!! I think its going to cause a fare amount of confusion and could cause some backlash. No one wants to feel taken "Taken" but this is going to cause at least some ill will. The only saving grace is the Note2 will take a month or two to get here state side but still. Every chance Tmobile has had to really stand out from the rest and offer really great phones that are better than what is out there yet they keep dropping the ball. Makes me seriously want to take the new CEO position and really turn the company around cause it doesn't look like anyone with vision is driving the bus.
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Vzqsmooth56 said:
Specs have been confirmed and they're exactly like the att note. Hardware wise the s3 out guns the note. But I too find myself asking myself the same thing lol
I've decided to just wait till the end of the year to see what happens. Note 2 and galaxy nexus 2 are suppose to come out. But who knows.
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I think i will give up note option and get galaxy s 3 .
There will be aokp anyway
Whitehawkx and roman both got s 3
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get the S3
S3. Note is old.
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The Galaxy S3 has an early Jelly Bean port out already. Cyanogen Mod 10 is in early alpha, and its what I'm using now.
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Definitely S3. You will be disappointed if you choose the Note over the S3.
The note would be a larger galaxy s2 so think about it this way. Do you want a galaxy note which is a galaxy s2 as I said but larger screen or would you get the galaxy s3?
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Not even a question S3 ALL THE WAY
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The note or the SIII are worth it.Had the SIII for a week,returned it.I know a 50.00 restocking fee.The new nexus in November all the way.Hold off
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The coming nexus will be better of course but it won't be for Tmobile, just like the last one. Att and Verizon are the heavy weights and well will end up with the phone again.
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Wait for the next Nexus.
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The note or the SIII are worth it.Had the SIII for a week,returned it.I know a 50.00 restocking fee.The new nexus in November all the way.Hold off
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This is a paradox that will always be there. In November when you get your Nexus, you will want to hold off until April for the S3-Plus or whatever is on the verge of coming out then.
I agree...however if this was a question for a gs2 user I would tell them neither! The s2 rooted with the right rom and kernel is as good if not better than anything out right now. In my opinion, if you're even reading any of these forums and interested in flashing roms and personalization you should move to a nexus device. They get all the newest and coolest stuff first cause that's what Google uses to develop on. So SAVE YOUR MONEY until another bad ass nexus is on the market. It will probably be expensive so everyone do yourself a favor and start saving!
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Still rocking my S2, and waiting till my upgrade in December. We'll see what's out then. Nothing worth leaving my S2 for, and Nexus isn't worth leaving T-Mobile for, so. Honestly, I would get the Note, but only because I love big screens, and I work from my phone and my tablet all day.
problem is the note is just a bigger version of your S2 not the note2. It's last year's model from att with a stamp that says T-Mobile and their new "app pack" which is nothing more than you can download for free from the playstore. It's getting upgraded to ICE but I would bet that's as far as it goes due to hardware.
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You don't have to leave tmo to use a nexus, my coworker is rockin one as we speak with jellybean
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So Verizon discontinued the Nexus today, and I was wondering what I would get if my phone was replaced by insurance through Verizon?
They might still have refurbished ones but ones those are dome they will offer u a different phone. No idea what.
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Well, I need $60 till I can buy a Nexus 4. Should have one in a couple weeks.
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Smokeey said:
Well, I need $60 till I can buy a Nexus 4. Should have one in a couple weeks.
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If they ever come back in stock for longer than an hour.
Since Verizon kick the gnex out, I wonder if Verizon is going to sweep your 4.2.1 update under the rug and act like they forgot about it.
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They might still have refurbished ones but ones those are dome they will offer u a different phone. No idea what.
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Heh, NOW you can REALLY forget about that android 4.2.x update for your GNEX....
That's what I was thinking too. Or we may not see for ungodly amount of time.
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Heh, NOW you can REALLY forget about that android 4.2.x update for your GNEX....
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I really don't care if Verizon release it or not. Ive had 4.2.1 since it came out. I don't care if its not official or not. Lol.
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I really don't care if Verizon release it or not. Ive had 4.2.1 since it came out. I don't care if its not official or not. Lol.
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exactly, it's not like verizons going to bring anything groundbreaking out with the official 4.2.1 release, so really, who cares? i feel bad for the people who aren't into messing with their gnexs being stuck on 4.1.1 because verizons being a bunch of douches. as far as i'm concerned, i'm keeping this phone till it dies, and i might even buy another gnex after this one, as long as development is still rolling with it.
About two weeks ago I got mine replaced by verizon due to my phone having charging issues. I went into the store, didn't call before hand.
I had flashed back to stock before i went in. Told the girl there that it wasnt charging right and i have multiple batteries and they all do the same. she went to look up on some database if others were reporting similar issues (there were none). after giving her my phone number and 5 minutes later she said a replacement is on the way and to mail my old one back in the same box (shipping was paid for)
I was very pleased by how quick and painless it all was. She never touched or looked at my phone at all and asked hardly any questions. my phone also had a chip in the screen (about 2 cm at the bottom right, no cracks though)
the replacement phone had a sticker saying "like new" replacement but it was absolutely pristine. absolutely 100% perfect cosmetically and works great as ever (screen colors seemed better than my original one imo).
As with my luck with CNL devices, I've had nothing but problems with them from Verizon,GNex included. Hope you got a good one.