Dear forum,
Hope you all are doing well and that your devices are functioning at peak capacity. I am currently using HTC Sensation 4G with a 4.2.2 AOSP Rom and happy with it. However, I have an opportunity to get a Tmobile Galaxy S2 *T989* in an exchange with my phone. I can't seem to decide which is a better option. Is the S2 camera better? My Sensation occasionally stutters a few times per day and the S2 has an offical JellyBean release.
Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.
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Dear forum,
Hope you all are doing well and that your devices are functioning at peak capacity. I am currently using HTC Sensation 4G with a 4.2.2 AOSP Rom and happy with it. However, I have an opportunity to get a Tmobile Galaxy S2 *T989* in an exchange with my phone. I can't seem to decide which is a better option. Is the S2 camera better? My Sensation occasionally stutters a few times per day and the S2 has an offical JellyBean release.
Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.
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The S2 is better im running a rom thats Over clocked to 2 Ghz with a dual core Proccesor. thats faster than the stock rom of the galaxy s3. The galaxy S2 is an Awesome Phone and way better than htc.
ib.ch said:
Dear forum,
Hope you all are doing well and that your devices are functioning at peak capacity. I am currently using HTC Sensation 4G with a 4.2.2 AOSP Rom and happy with it. However, I have an opportunity to get a Tmobile Galaxy S2 *T989* in an exchange with my phone. I can't seem to decide which is a better option. Is the S2 camera better? My Sensation occasionally stutters a few times per day and the S2 has an offical JellyBean release.
Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.
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Yea the s2 is fantastic no lags no nothing handles everything very well. The camera quality is pretty good too. I'd do it.:thumbup:
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Sorry amaze camera is superior!
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Sanadrate said:
Sorry amaze camera is superior!
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The amaze did have a better camera, but the issues i had with it were unbearable, I went through a few of them until T-mobile finally gave me an S2. The Galaxy S2 is a good upgrade from the sensation, but it doesn't have a qhd screen like the sensation.
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Sorry amaze camera is superior!
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Mine got me so pissed when I got an s2 I more then happy to upgrade and ditch it now I'm in love with s3
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I need an honest answer I just got my gs2 about two weeks ago and I can exchange it for a nexus or you x owners of s2 think I should just stay with the s2 which I like but that screen on the nexus is just so frigin beautiful.
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Came from s2 no regrets be nexus is so much better ......probably more to do with software tho
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thanks looks like ill be heading to the tomorrow thanks dude
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Came from tmobile s2 this is so much better! Just looks alot better and feels so much better runs alot smoother as well!
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thanks looks like ill be heading to the tomorrow thanks dude
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That's all it took? One response and you're convinced?? Go get the effin phone already and stop being so passive. Mmmkaypumpkin? Lol
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I don't have it yet but I'll be coming from the at&t GS2. To me dev support is extremely important. So what better phone to have than the nexus.
I currently still have the s2 as well, I kept it just incase I changed my mind, but never use it now, just love this phone!
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Ditto , I kept my s2 thinking I might want to go back to it but I love the GN so have decided to sell my s2.
Both amazing devices, but the nexus is in incredible. Go nexus.
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That's all it took? One response and you're convinced??
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Haha, thought the same thing.......
LOL
Joe
Yeh still got my gs2 but to me I brows the internet and watch videos a lot so screen Res was a major thing for me, also honestly the s2 looked a little like the ip4 also had that, would pic the gn over the ip4 and the gs2 any day, I also notice less issues on the forums with this phone with the gs2 it was full of buggs lucky I just had some battery drain but that was it. Get the gn its a great phone.
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I have no regrets whatsoever getting the Nexus.
The higher screen resolution is a plus for me...as I like to pick the smallest fonts possible to put more info on screen.
The Nexus feels better in hand probably due to the slight curve in design.
K before the store opens I know you guys think I jumped the gun and made my decision on one comment but it seems likea war between s2 lovers vs prime lovers and you hear so many good answers just so hard to tell who is telling the truth or they are just making up ****. also wanna say is that Im not that good with phones meaning that I I'm not going to root or put custom roms on it also is it also true that the nexus won't sync up with computer but it syncs everything automatically to a cloud kinda like icloud if? I like how easy the s2 works please help I'm messed up
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meaning is the s2 easier to use than the nexus cause I payed 600 for the s2 and only have tool pay an extra 50 to get the nexus
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I have some cash for a phone off contact. I don't have enough for the s3, but I want a Samsung. I'm done with HTC.
A question that's been asked again and again, which one should I get?
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It's been asked again and again and answered again and again.
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Teo032 said:
It's been asked again and again and answered again and again.
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Yeah, I know. Sorry.
I have the HTC sensation. Wonder how much better either phone is then the sensation. But the specs look good for T-Mobile, including data speeds.
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pnut22r said:
Yeah, I know. Sorry.
I have the HTC sensation. Wonder how much better either phone is then the sensation. But the specs look good for T-Mobile, including data speeds.
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It's all about personal preference. The Nexus has data speeds with a theoretical max of 21 Mbps where as the S2 is 42.
On the other hand, the nexus will always have the latest and greatest software ( as long as the device is still supported by google).
Depends on what you're going to do. With a custom ROM, I found the performance to be slightly better with the G.Nexus in normal day-to-day activities such as texting and web browsing (because of Project Butter). However, the difference is pretty small. I also highly prefer the stock OS but G.Nexus does not have wifi calling so that was a deal breaker for me.
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Yeah, I know. Sorry.
I have the HTC sensation. Wonder how much better either phone is then the sensation. But the specs look good for T-Mobile, including data speeds.
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It's because i literally answered the same question like 3x this past week. But anyways this phone blows away the sensation.
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How stable are the aokp or cm roms for this phone? Any bugs?
Likely get Jellybean sometime?
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Depends on what you're going to do. With a custom ROM, I found the performance to be slightly better with the G.Nexus in normal day-to-day activities such as texting and web browsing (because of Project Butter). However, the difference is pretty small. I also highly prefer the stock OS but G.Nexus does not have wifi calling so that was a deal breaker for me.
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we have almost no development on ROMs with wifi calling anymore, but ya.. just really depends on what ya need I guess
Google Nexus
Nexus: Better screen, supported by Google, you'll have the latest SW always...
S2: so 2011
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Nexus: Better screen, supported by Google, you'll have the latest SW always...
S2: so 2011
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The screen on Nexus is Super amoled or Super Amoled Plus?
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pnut22r said:
I have some cash for a phone off contact. I don't have enough for the s3, but I want a Samsung. I'm done with HTC.
A question that's been asked again and again, which one should I get?
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Having had a Nexus One previous to a Galaxy S II, it's a no brainer to me. Galaxy Nexus brand new for $350 running Jelly Bean Stock.... there's really no decision here...
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Having had a Nexus One previous to a Galaxy S II, it's a no brainer to me. Galaxy Nexus brand new for $350 running Jelly Bean Stock.... there's really no decision here...
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I really want a Samsung device. I can't afford 500+ for a new phone. But 350, hella yeah. With this Nexus you wouldn't need to worry about "lack of roms". Plus, from what I've been seeing. I don't think Google is releasing a new Nexus Phone. The Nexus 7 & Q took that place this year. So you wouldn't need to worry about an old device
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Get the Galaxy Nexus if you like to get updates from Google and if you want a bigger screen. Get the S2 if you want a better camera and touchwiz.
S2 with AOKP all the way but that's just my opinion.
Sent from AOKP greatness.
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Plus, from what I've been seeing. I don't think Google is releasing a new Nexus Phone.
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What exactly do you think you are supposed to be seeing? Google has released a new device every year since creating the nexus program, why would this year be any different?
If yes, please state your reasons of moving to S3.
Let's share our knowledge.
lol biggest regret ever stick to google for android or gt iphone
most apps and game dnt makke full use of quadcore
samsung offer little support
tbh first android phone iv used that made me wanna gt an iphone and iv always used android
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I made an even trade w/ a friend.
Screensize.
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I think it's safe to assume most people that have moved from a Nexus to an S3 wouldn't continue to lurk in the Nexus forums. Probably best to ask in the S3 forums :good:
I love my Nexus and will always stay Nexus for the stock Android experience and abundance of ROMs. That said though I did try a S3 4g/LTE model today and was MIGHTY impressed with how snappy it was with Jellybean.
I've been tempted several times. Its the physical buttones that are holding me back.
I recently had the chance to get it myself. But I couldn't do it. I was looking at the aosp development, and from what I'm used to it was weak. I could live with touchwiz but I just don't like it. The physical keys where also a downer. Just something I wouldn't like to give up. And since i already have a quad core tablet there really was nothing besides a better camera and even then the gnex camera is pretty good I don't listen to what others say I know what I've seen it do.
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Got this phone after having an sgs2 with touchwiz.
I hate touchwiz.
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Hayness said:
I think it's safe to assume most people that have moved from a Nexus to an S3 wouldn't continue to lurk in the Nexus forums. Probably best to ask in the S3 forums :good:
I love my Nexus and will always stay Nexus for the stock Android experience and abundance of ROMs. That said though I did try a S3 4g/LTE model today and was MIGHTY impressed with how snappy it was with Jellybean.
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Wrong i have both and im using my nexus now. Gnex will always be smooter than and non native aosp devive
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I have both as well (SGS2 being my daily phone) and for me (my own personal preference) both the GNex and SGS3 has their own perks in their respective right. With that being said, if i had to choose, my GNex will come out on top each time. But my SGS3 is a damn good device.
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[email protected] said:
Wrong i have both and im using my nexus now. Gnex will always be smooter than and non native aosp devive
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-.- touch wiz is actually pretty fast and well optimized its faster then the gnex
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-.- touch wiz is actually pretty fast and well optimized its faster then the gnex
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Im talking about pure Android loke aosp or cm10
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The latest Touchwiz is pretty bad. I had TW ICS on my tab2 and just recently we got TW JB on the tab2. I don't know if the SGS3 will get something similar but this latest version of TW JB on my Tab 2 is slow, the browser force closes and the interface has been changed for the worst. The ICS version of TW was better than this newest version they have released.
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[email protected] said:
Wrong i have both and im using my nexus now. Gnex will always be smooter than and non native aosp devive
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have you even tried a gs3? even though the gnex is really smooth, the s3 is pretty much on par with their touchwiz.
jeeholim said:
have you even tried a gs3? even though the gnex is really smooth, the s3 is pretty much on par with their touchwiz.
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The bigger question is did you read what he said? Now re-read what you typed.
He was talking about AOSP. If there was still confusion, he posted specifically that he was talking about AOSP, over an hour before you posted.
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have you even tried a gs3? even though the gnex is really smooth, the s3 is pretty much on par with their touchwiz.
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For the last time im not on about ****wizzzz im on about pure Google Android like cm10
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I have both and most of the time use my s3 for the battery life. If I want to try something new or interesting I'll usually do it on the nexus. As far as bad aosp goes I'm not sure what you're smoking, we get nightly cm10 builds consistently. I'm currently running the m2 release and it's perfectly suitable for every day use. Prior to this I was running paranoid and it was great. M2 just has better battery life. Also while they do get worse battery life than touch wiz it's still better than my nexus.
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Wrong i have both and im using my nexus now. Gnex will always be smooter than and non native aosp devive
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He said most.. Lol
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lolno.
Well a lot of people I know have the s3. A lot.
Anyway...I've had a lot of opportunities to play with it. It is very very very fast first and foremost!
I've mostly played with the ICS versions. So smooth and a real joy to use. The nature UX is also very nice. Its one of the best android skin I've used from any OEM I think. They finally moved away from trying to mimic the IOS look and feel with the UI which is good.
I've tried the jellybean version of the s3 just once and to be honest I could not tell a big difference. That's because the s3 is awesome with speed and responsiveness even with ICS.
The screen is excellent also, and the feel and look of the handset in the hand is nice. It looks a lot like the galaxy nexus with buttons.
I would not move to the s3 as a full time replacement for the galaxy nexus however. Simple reason being that I had the galaxy note and waiting for ICS and Jellybean was not my thing.
I'm too comfortable with quick stock updates from my nexus s days. Plus the main reason also...the galaxy nexus is insanely fast and smooth already!
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I have a chance to trade for a one x. Not sure If I should do it
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Hey guys just picked up my galaxy s3 yesterday from Att. I traded my gnex and got $120 towards a new upgrade so I only paid $80 for the gs3. As soon as i got it I rooted and installed a custom ROM hahaha . I used a stock ROM because I like the motion features in touchwiz i( I wish cm10 or mui would incorporate this into the ROMs). Anyway I could've gotten a nexus 4 and saved my upgrade but I really need an lte device because my tf700 does not have mobile connection ( so I tether ). I go to school in Pittsburgh we have great lte speeds here !!! Also I'm only interested in the software of the nexus 4 ..I think gs3 hardware is good . Dualcore 1.5 is good enough for a phone ..quad core is just for bragging rights no?
So far so good I love the camera ...I feel a noticeable speed difference ( gs3 is a lot faster than gnex)
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Thanks for the story...
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Hey man! Welcome! The AT&T Galaxy S III is a great device. We've got great dev support that will have every new update rooted and with an awesome rom before you can before you can ask. There will most likely be support for our phone for years and years.
Welcome!
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I didn't even use my phone stock. Rooted and installed a touch wiz Rom as soon as I got home. All thanks to this forum. U'll luv it here. =)
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lesonal said:
Hey guys just picked up my galaxy s3 yesterday from Att. I traded my gnex and got $120 towards a new upgrade so I only paid $80 for the gs3. As soon as i got it I rooted and installed a custom ROM hahaha . I used a stock ROM because I like the motion features in touchwiz i( I wish cm10 or mui would incorporate this into the ROMs). Anyway I could've gotten a nexus 4 and saved my upgrade but I really need an lte device because my tf700 does not have mobile connection ( so I tether ). I go to school in Pittsburgh we have great lte speeds here !!! Also I'm only interested in the software of the nexus 4 ..I think gs3 hardware is good . Dualcore 1.5 is good enough for a phone ..quad core is just for bragging rights no?
So far so good I love the camera ...I feel a noticeable speed difference ( gs3 is a lot faster than gnex)
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Good choice :good:. If your really want to see the SIII run fast try out Task650 and Ktoonsez AOKP ROM along with Ktoonsez kernal ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766684 )
Hey man welcome.
All I can say is that you will live the development here. There are countless roms for the s3. And if you're having trouble deciding get the best of all worlds with paranoidKANGdroid.
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lesonal said:
Hey guys just picked up my galaxy s3 yesterday from Att. I traded my gnex and got $120 towards a new upgrade so I only paid $80 for the gs3. As soon as i got it I rooted and installed a custom ROM hahaha . I used a stock ROM because I like the motion features in touchwiz i( I wish cm10 or mui would incorporate this into the ROMs). Anyway I could've gotten a nexus 4 and saved my upgrade but I really need an lte device because my tf700 does not have mobile connection ( so I tether ). I go to school in Pittsburgh we have great lte speeds here !!! Also I'm only interested in the software of the nexus 4 ..I think gs3 hardware is good . Dualcore 1.5 is good enough for a phone ..quad core is just for bragging rights no?
So far so good I love the camera ...I feel a noticeable speed difference ( gs3 is a lot faster than gnex)
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i just got an s3 and going to sell my gnex, it will be missed but im liking the s3 so far
Just got mine from a guy on Craigslist for $300. Sold my Skyrocket for $220.
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S3 ftw! Good choice
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great phone, I recommend task's rom too, I always go back to it, its just .ltoo smooth
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Welcome,my advice is to read up on the IMEI issues,make a backup ,then flash away.
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You got rid of your GNex for $120???
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Guys help me please I really want to know if buy a nexus 4 is advantage or don't change much of galaxy nexus?
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Not much of a difference
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duduzinho15 said:
Guys help me please I really want to know if buy a nexus 4 is advantage or don't change much of galaxy nexus?
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Better keep your money for next new nexus model. Not much different.
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keep ur money and wait for the new one.
Not much of an upgrade....save your money for the NX5/Moto X
The N4's glass back will give you heaps of worries
If I had fully working gnex perhaps I would wait until n5 or maybe go for s4 or HTC one. But since it died and I didn't had unlimited funds I went for n4...and I am really happy, I would never downgrade. It's blazing fast, screen is awesome. Even voice quality (in call) seems higher. Of course it has its flaws, but which device hasn't? Wifi and data signal are as weak as on gnexus. Yeah glass back but that's what cases are for. Maybe it's not a huge upgrade in terms if camera (still very average) but it is a noticeable difference overall . For me N4 feels like Gnex on steroids. Exactly what I was looking for and I don't need much more.
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Thank you guys
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duduzinho15 said:
Guys help me please I really want to know if buy a nexus 4 is advantage or don't change much of galaxy nexus?
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Hey man. I recommend you keep your current phone and wait for the next Nexus. The N4 has a problem registering touches and can be frustrating. A lot of owners will deny it, but if you have someone else try it out they will notice.
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If you want to buy a device which really makes a difference and shows even more ambition in supporting custom roms, have a look at the oppo find 5.
It even features the custom roms:
link to the oppo forum linking back to xda http://www.oppoforums.com/threads/poll-which-3rd-party-find-5-rom-is-your-favorite.2867/
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If you want to buy a device which really makes a difference and shows even more ambition in supporting custom roms, have a look at the oppo find 5.
It even features the custom roms:
link to the oppo forum linking back to xda http://www.oppoforums.com/threads/poll-which-3rd-party-find-5-rom-is-your-favorite.2867/
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I'm from Brazil, I can't buy oppo find
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Thank you guys
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NO LTE!!!!! IM in Indy and LTE works great. would be a dead no go for me
duduzinho15 said:
Guys help me please I really want to know if buy a nexus 4 is advantage or don't change much of galaxy nexus?
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Huge advantage. I have the 16gb n4 and its amazing. Sleek build quality with a quad core processor that blows away the gnex. The extra gig of ram is nice too. Side by side my n4 is 4x as fast as my gnex
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I've had the GalNex for about a year and I recently jumped to the N4. I can tell you that you WILL notice a performance jump. I'm not sure why but GN lags when it's running 4.2.
If you can stand the GN, keep it. If you can't, get the N4.
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I've had the GalNex for about a year and I recently jumped to the N4. I can tell you that you WILL notice a performance jump. I'm not sure why but GN lags when it's running 4.2.
If you can stand the GN, keep it. If you can't, get the N4.
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i'm not sure why people say the gnex lags when it's running 4.2.2
no lags here :silly:
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i'm not sure why people say the gnex lags when it's running 4.2.2
no lags here :silly:
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Yeah. I'm not sure if it's a device related or what.
My phone will take 5 minutes to start an app after running CM10 for about 3 weeks. It lags so badly I have to wipe it every month.
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Yeah. I'm not sure if it's a device related or what.
My phone will take 5 minutes to start an app after running CM10 for about 3 weeks. It lags so badly I have to wipe it every month.
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lolz hang in there :highfive: :good:
recently bought the gnex and i gotta say it is rocking on 4.2.2
only con i can think of is the battery
other than that its gr8 ! :good:
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lolz hang in there :highfive: :good:
recently bought the gnex and i gotta say it is rocking on 4.2.2
only con i can think of is the battery
other than that its gr8 ! :good:
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haha well the gnex was good while it lasted. now it's just gathering dust .