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How is the Note II doing?

Planning to upgrade to it in about a month. Are there any issues? Like my Infuse had the silent GPS unit recall and that screwed a lot of people. Any issues yet?

None.
Everything works great!
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I came from the infuse, and in comparison the note is unreal.
Hard to believe, but there really is no problems.

Only problem i have is people randomly coming up to me interviewing me about my huge phone

I'm totally pleased with my note. I haven't even felt the need to root it, it's that good out of the box.
The only gripe I have is with the stock keyboard not auto-correcting. It has predictions line swift key has, but auto-correction sucks. The only reason this is an issue is because the stock keyboard is the only one that has handwriting recognition, which is really awesome to have on this phone.
If I'm missing something here regarding the stock keyboard, please let me know, because I'd really love to be able to use handwriting without having to switch keyboards back and forth.
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Nickel Dime Bay said:
Only problem i have is people randomly coming up to me interviewing me about my huge phone
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This would be it.
Scribbled with the Note II

Great so far. Loving it more than my SGS3. I was ready to throw my SGS3 against the wall because I couldnt get the battery to last more than 12 hours. My GN2 lasts 24+ with moderate usage.
Went from iPhone 4 to SGS3 now to the GN2 and loving it. Got the GN2 instead of upgrading my current Nexus 7 to the 3G Nexus 7.

ChefJ said:
I'm totally pleased with my note. I haven't even felt the need to root it, it's that good out of the box.
The only gripe I have is with the stock keyboard not auto-correcting. It has predictions line swift key has, but auto-correction sucks. The only reason this is an issue is because the stock keyboard is the only one that has handwriting recognition, which is really awesome to have on this phone.
If I'm missing something here regarding the stock keyboard, please let me know, because I'd really love to be able to use handwriting without having to switch keyboards back and forth.
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Yeah, I was never a fan of the swiping. But the auto correction works decently if you swipe it out. It's a learning curve for me too. I'm getting better and after just a day I'm about as accurate as I am with the keyboard I was using before. What finally got me to really try was the multi view. Having the keyboard pop up and float makes it much easier than taking up the whole bottom of the screen. Plus I love that number row.
I would like to see an option to enable the auto correct, though.
I keep forgetting how big this phone is. It still catches me off guard when people say it's big, it really doesn't feel big anymore.
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Hii,, i'm going to upgrade to N2 also but i'm worry about my app data as I'm using titanium backup app and it's great but i think it's working only with rooted device and i don't wont to root the N2,,
So dose titanium back work with it without root i any one can try it for me.... and if not there it any other app which can transfer app data??
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Titanium backup won't work without root. There are some app backup programs that don't need root, but none of them will backup the data. At least none I have found. Why don't you want to root the phone?
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Amazing phone. Fast does everything. Buy the smart dock and u have a full pc and get xbmc u have a full media center.
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quarlow said:
Titanium backup won't work without root. There are some app backup programs that don't need root, but none of them will backup the data. At least none I have found. Why don't you want to root the phone?
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It will go out of warranty and why i need to break the security keep it safe....and y know the root steps is dangerous.
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Yeah I had a problem... I got a defective unit whre in low light situations and with brightness all the way down there would be a dark blob like inside the screen. All I had to do was call att though and I got a new phone the next day! Got to love overnight shipping!
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like it so much, i didn't touch my ipad and PC for a while now.......... :good:
may find the phone a bit big but after 2 days you used to it and forget about it and love it even more......

bonjourno said:
It will go out of warranty and why i need to break the security keep it safe....and y know the root steps is dangerous.
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Rooting doesn't void your warranty. You can flash back to stock and with triangle away there is no lasting indication you did anything. I don't think there is any real chance of brick from rooting. I haven't seen someone bring a Samsung for a while that wasn't caused by user error flashing something meant for another device. I have seen HTC deny claims due to unlocked Bootloader, but only when dealt with direct, AT&T hasn't been. And I have never seen a report of Samsung denying warranty for something like that.
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Rooting doesn't void your warranty. You can flash back to stock and with triangle away there is no lasting indication you did anything. I don't think there is any real chance of brick from rooting. I haven't seen someone bring a Samsung for a while that wasn't caused by user error flashing something meant for another device. I have seen HTC deny claims due to unlocked Bootloader, but only when dealt with direct, AT&T hasn't been. And I have never seen a report of Samsung denying warranty for something like that.
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I heard rooting does void warranty and triangle away does remove flash count but your status in settings is labeled modified instead of normal. Prolly have to re flash.
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Xelstyle said:
This would be it.
Scribbled with the Note II
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Maybe the next nightly will fix it?

geebr200 said:
I heard rooting does void warranty and triangle away does remove flash count but your status in settings is labeled modified instead of normal. Prolly have to re flash.
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If you reflash the stock ROM bad then use the USB Jig or triangle away, it will show your phone as completely stock. If you keep it rooted with custom ROM you're definitely gonna be labeled as "customized"

Best phone I've ever owned, couldn't be happier. Upgraded to this from the Galaxy S3, and I see a MAJOR boost in performance and battery life. Highly recommend.

Fantastic phone without a doubt! Every ROM I have tried has been superfast.
My only gripe with the phone (and I didn't notice it at first) is that the plastic back makes all kids of clicking/squeeking type noises. Plastic does that. The back feels very cheap made. I have a replacement back coming tomorrow that is made from aluminum. This will make the device feel so much more solid. I will lose a bit of signal strength, but I can't stand the cheap clicking lol.

So the S4 get releases on the 24th for T-mobile. Restore S3 to factory?

I just got this phone monday and heard about the new today. I'll be trading it in for the S4 but want to make sure to return the phone fully stock. I am aware on how to odin the phone back to official firmware but what about the recovery?

When u Odin back to stock it reinstalls stock recovery
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papi5120 said:
When u Odin back to stock it reinstalls stock recovery
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Thanks!

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Thanks!
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You have to make sure that after you Odin you factory reset. It also resets the status from modified to normal.
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I got an email saying it was gonna be on the first of may
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It releases on 1st of May for T-Mobile. Some carriers are doing a pre-order special where if you pre-order you get it on 24th of April, but T-Mobile isn't one of the carriers I don't think.
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Lets hope that we can take other carriers versions and flash them to T-Mobile since they're all the same... Why? Because I'm not paying 640 bucks for a phone. Sprint phones almost always end up on eBay much cheaper than retail.
If you have a GS3 there isn't really much of a point of upgrading to the GS4... I'd wait for the 3Q and 4Q devices to drop. This beast still has plenty of oomph in it...

EtherealRemnant said:
Lets hope that we can take other carriers versions and flash them to T-Mobile since they're all the same... Why? Because I'm not paying 640 bucks for a phone. Sprint phones almost always end up on eBay much cheaper than retail.
If you have a GS3 there isn't really much of a point of upgrading to the GS4... I'd wait for the 3Q and 4Q devices to drop. This beast still has plenty of oomph in it...
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Agreed at this point I rather get a nexus 4 than a s4.
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daxecutioner24 said:
Agreed at this point I rather get a nexus 4 than a s4.
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Why? (asking legitimate question)
I thought the S3 and Nexus 4 were pretty much the same spec wise?
I had an LG phone before and had a terrible experience... And LG doesn't give a crap about customers with problems. In fact they (lg) went out of the way to erase Facebook complaints comments, etc... I seriously doubt I'd buy another LG device.
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S4 is available online and select stores on April 24th.
Android Central: T-Mobile launching the Samsung Galaxy S4 from April 24. http://goo.gl/mag/2iTH2rd
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I'll be waiting to see what the Motorola X and what nexus devices launch. Also rumor or the Sony xperia line coming to Tmobile so I'm gonna check that out as well. No point in upgrading from s3 to s4.
I've seen the s4 in person since I work in a store and the Samsung rep brought it to us and it is a beautiful phone. The screen on it rivals that of my 42" Samsung TV as far as quality of picture. For anyone not already on an s3, it is a wonderful upgrade but I Dont see the point in going from s3 to s4 especially with s3 rooted on 4.2.2
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I, too, have heard rumors about the Xperia line coming to T-Mobile and I am quite interested.
As for the Nexus 4, don't do it... The build quality is terrible... Just go play with one at a store... And as was said, LG makes terrible devices. The G2x was the biggest fail of a device I've seen in a long time - which really sucked given its potential. A lot of people really hate the Nexus 4. If you DO get one, make sure you get a super case for it.

I had an LG Optimus 3D. Suffered from Ghost calls and Ghost text. People would call, the line would ring on their side but the phone wouldn't make a peep. Same for text, they would send, but they would never get delivered to the phone. LG swept it under the rug. Erased the Facebook comments complaints. And to my knowledge never acknowledged the flaw or offered a solution. It's well documented in the lg forums right here on XDA.
After that I said I wouldn't buy another LG if I could avoid it. (never say Never... LOL)
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Guize so i already put the phone back to stock completely. Now here's the thing, I just go to tmobile to return the phone and tell them i'll be buying the s4 online on the 24th? Will i be able to use my old phone meanwhile i get the other one?

whytechapel_x said:
Guize so i already put the phone back to stock completely. Now here's the thing, I just go to tmobile to return the phone and tell them i'll be buying the s4 online on the 24th? Will i be able to use my old phone meanwhile i get the other one?
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Did you use triangle away to set your flash counter back to zero also check your device status so it says normal too, Not sure if you did all this just a heads up. By old phone you mean a different device besides your sg3
Then yes you can use a old phone

Dano79 said:
Did you use triangle away to set your flash counter back to zero also check your device status so it says normal too, Not sure if you did all this just a heads up. By old phone you mean a different device besides your sg3
Then yes you can use a old phone
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Yeah already used triangle away. By old phone I mean my S2.

whytechapel_x said:
Yeah already used triangle away. By old phone I mean my S2.
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You'll have to go back to a normal sim and then back to micro with the new phone if I'm right.. Maybe there's an adapter?
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not sure how that is going to work since you just got the S3. i know they are doing new pricing plans, but i just got my daughter the iphone5 but since i was not up for a full upgrade i paid $200 down, but only pay $12 a month for it instead of $99 and $20 like advertised. you may have to lay out a lot of money to get the S4 now. it shows $149 down and $20 a month, but that is usually for new customers or those of us who have a full upgrade available
i could be wrong though

I dont see a point in upgrading from s3 to s4. but from s3 to note 3 that should be worth it. Well who knows the wife just got the new HT C ONE and its a good phone in my opinion but I had bad experience with the Amaze before. I think that if you are interested in roms Samsung is the way to go with. with its unlock bootloader out of the box and easy to dev with. When HTC you have to wait for S-OFF etc

Release for online just got pushed back to April 29th.
Smh!
Might as well wait till May 1st and get it at a store instead of dealing with shipping.
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4.3 update news

Didn't see a thread for this so here you go.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...id-4-3-galaxy-note-2-galaxy-s3-galaxy-s4.html
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This is blogspam.
Just go directly to the source article:
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/09/25/expected-release-date-android-4-3-for-galaxy-s4-galaxy-s3-and-note-ii/

Does it really matter when samsux releases the update. T mobile still has to push it. And dancing on the broken record line, as long as people selling new phones control the updates..........
Master blaster still runs Bartertown
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Sigh, still kind of vague. I'm waiting for the push backs of December then they will say early 2014. Feels bad man.

Just smoke signals. It is getting old to be left behind on updates with new phones. Time for carriers to focus more on updates rather than sales.
Note II 4 life

robrooter said:
Just smoke signals. It is getting old to be left behind on updates with new phones. Time for carriers to focus more on updates rather than sales.
Note II 4 life
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While I tend to agree,
Updates don't make money for carriers, phone sales do. Why would they change that dynamic?
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

Coug76 said:
While I tend to agree,
Updates don't make money for carriers, phone sales do. Why would they change that dynamic?
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
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Because happy customers=repeat clientele. Although I've never been a big Apple fan, I now realize how important Steve Jobs was to the tech industry.

If you want updates get a nexus, otherwise be happy with your cool big screen phone with a pen
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adamcooks said:
If you want updates get a nexus, otherwise be happy with your cool big screen phone with a pen
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What a good consumer you are... surely every corporation would dream that the entire world be filled with carbon copies of you.

Bruce lee roy said:
What a good consumer you are... surely every corporation would dream that the entire world be filled with carbon copies of you.
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Maybe it's just this will be the third time I have gone through this. First with the behold 2, was promised to us that we would get froyo, which never happened. Second with vibrant, which was promised gingerbread, which also never happened. After that I went through nexus s, nexus s4g then galaxy nexus. Gnex was a bad daddy phone that still can hang with the newest. I was on the fence whether to get nexus 4(which my wife has) or the note. I decided that the screen and pen were more important to me then having newest software. I knew 100% what I was getting into. In the past I have complained to tmobile, signed petitions, complained to samsux, with null results. You may call me a corporate sheep, while I call myself an educated consumer.
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customer is always right...i guess
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Although Samsung is grosley behind the Nexus line up. To be fair Samsung probably has the best track record in terms of updates. The GS2 is still being supported and rumored to get 4.3. And T-Mobile ain't bad seems like we get updates faster than the other US carriers. Although I am using At&t note on T-Mo. Who cares I am sure I will get 4.3 long before official update from any carrier.
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md1008 said:
Although Samsung is grosley behind the Nexus line up. To be fair Samsung probably has the best track record in terms of updates. The GS2 is still being supported and rumored to get 4.3. And T-Mobile ain't bad seems like we get updates faster than the other US carriers. Although I am using At&t note on T-Mo. Who cares I am sure I will get 4.3 long before official update from any carrier.
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one scenario would be once samsung releases the final build -- cyanogenmod gets ahold of it and and puts together a tmobile port for it -- and they start charging for roms maybe. they are in business now to make money and their stable roms tend to be just that.. i'd pay a reasonable amount for a stable rom with all the bells and whistles. I said CM since they went public as a corp- other modders have great roms too

md1008 said:
Although Samsung is grosley behind the Nexus line up. To be fair Samsung probably has the best track record in terms of updates. The GS2 is still being supported and rumored to get 4.3. And T-Mobile ain't bad seems like we get updates faster than the other US carriers. Although I am using At&t note on T-Mo. Who cares I am sure I will get 4.3 long before official update from any carrier.
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Doubt cm will port an OEM ROM, and especially now that they are technically a OEM. Their goal is to sell the cm experience. Now that they are a corporate they are now for profit. Now no one knows exactly how they are going to acneive that goal. Ads, teaming up with an OEM like Google does with lg and has done with Samsung and HTC. Maybe they will have their own app store. Maybe charge for the installer. Who knows
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Some what good news, there is a 4.3 leak for att note 2. No root method yet. I definitely don't recommended flashing if Cuz it will have ARF modem. I plan to flash soon. I have unlocked att note. Pretty sure if a leak doesn't come out there will be flashable zips soon which will make its way to T-Mobile
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Where did you hear of the leak? I haven't seen it yet
Why is the right door always locked?

hasbrobot said:
Where did you hear of the leak? I haven't seen it yet
Why is the right door always locked?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496292

Nice, thank you
Why is the right door always locked?

I'm not messing with it but it's hard to tell from the model number. Is it for att variant?
Why is the right door always locked?

hasbrobot said:
I'm not messing with it but it's hard to tell from the model number. Is it for att variant?
Why is the right door always locked?
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Yup... Which means ours should be soon:good:

4.3 update is coming - Discusion of all things 4.3 here

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/samsung-galaxy-s4-s3-note-2-set-for-android-4-3-update-50012349/
What do you guys think about this?

PoD_Hazard said:
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/samsung-galaxy-s4-s3-note-2-set-for-android-4-3-update-50012349/
What do you guys think about this?
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I am done with Samsung...they say October. .but really mean December.
And then the US carriers have to test and bloat it...so we are looking March next year!!!!
I am buying the next Nexus and noting but Nexus from now on.

bodi524 said:
I am done with Samsung...they say October. .but really mean December.
And then the US carriers have to test and bloat it...so we are looking March next year!!!!
I am buying the next Nexus and noting but Nexus from now on.
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+1
Agreed. Goodbye Samsung. It's pathetic that its going to 2014 before a phone released in October 2012 gets a software update. You've lost me as well.

stoneule said:
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Agreed. Goodbye Samsung. It's pathetic that its going to 2014 before a phone released in October 2012 gets a software update. You've lost me as well.
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Add me to the list.
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bodi524 said:
I am done with Samsung...they say October. .but really mean December.
And then the US carriers have to test and bloat it...so we are looking March next year!!!!
I am buying the next Nexus and noting but Nexus from now on.
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More like January or Feb, I'd say or maybe never...at least for the Sprint variant. It isn't in Sprint's interest to push updates unless the other carriers do. Of course Samsung wants to get these updates moving because they want the public to feel they'll be supported if they purchase a Samsung branded device but brand loyalty isn't in Sprints interests unless the brand is Sprint and that of course is usually maintained at the end of a very thin thread as it is.
As for the possibility of receiving the 4.3 update. I'm always excited about OTA updates because updates play a fairly big role in future versions of Android. The more updates there are the more well understood it is what the public wants/needs from future versions because of the broader spectrum of users providing feedback.
For my own personal device...I don't care. I run what I want on my device anyway regardless of whatever Samsung/Sprint/Google push. I don't give a rats ass about having a "pure" Android experience or being the first to get the latest version (no offense to the Nexus fans) either. I want my device dirty and nasty with a big moustache. I don't want be like one of those creeps that hangs around the strip clubs but never pays for a lap dance...I'm in the champaign room and let me tell you there is more going on in there than the song says. Why do you think I'm hanging around here? Trick it, brick it, fix it, trick it and brick it again...that's what it all about.
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bodi524 said:
I am done with Samsung...they say October. .but really mean December.
And then the US carriers have to test and bloat it...so we are looking March next year!!!!
I am buying the next Nexus and noting but Nexus from now on.
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Same here.
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bodi524 said:
I am done with Samsung...they say October. .but really mean December.
And then the US carriers have to test and bloat it...so we are looking March next year!!!!
I am buying the next Nexus and noting but Nexus from now on.
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a million times, this.. love the removable battery and storage but not sure if it's worth the [email protected]!%

Yea don't really care because Google separated their core services from the operating system so most of the really great feature are now pushed through Google rather than being a part of a new os version.
Android updates aren't as feature rich anymore.
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To the ones complaining who are you going to then? Unless its a Google phone it will be the same across all manufacturers. At least we have a date. Samsung actually announces all devices that will be upgraded at the same time unlike others like HTC who just tells u that their it phone of the moment will be upgraded while the rest get lost in forgotten land. Samsung actually has been the best non Google manufacturer with updates to their Galaxy line..
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When the Nexus 5 shows up, I'm outta here.

You could use Aosp... Just saying
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I'm wondering if this update will add the note 3 features.
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When the Nexus 5 shows up, I'm outta here.
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I'm with you all the way.
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RayTrue04 said:
To the ones complaining who are you going to then? Unless its a Google phone it will be the same across all manufacturers. At least we have a date. Samsung actually announces all devices that will be upgraded at the same time unlike others like HTC who just tells u that their it phone of the moment will be upgraded while the rest get lost in forgotten land. Samsung actually has been the best non Google manufacturer with updates to their Galaxy line..
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This, with htc, unless you have the latest and greatest device forget about an update.
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I love how in this thread it's bunch of people complaining about how updates don't come fast enough and then when you look at the next thread in this section it's all about getting rid of the updater to stop those "pesky" notifications trying to get you to update... lol

They say December, but that's when they're submitting it to sprint. We'll actually get it Feb or Mar in 2014. Mark my words lol.
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Yes sirrrr no more 2nd hand phones for me when nexus comes through bye bye samsung.
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Im going with the note 3 so I dont give a damn when it comes out ima be rocking 4.3 out the box! With kitkat maybe falling this year for it
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AndroidStephen said:
I love how in this thread it's bunch of people complaining about how updates don't come fast enough and then when you look at the next thread in this section it's all about getting rid of the updater to stop those "pesky" notifications trying to get you to update... lol
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Pretty sure that you're missing the point.
The updates that we all are anxious for are system updates that ROM devs can work with, make better ROMs for us all. Definitely worth "complaining" about.
That other thread is about a fault where the phone thinks it needs a software update, but not really, or the update in question is actually not desirable for whatever reason.
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Im going with the note 3 so I dont give a damn when it comes out ima be rocking 4.3 out the box! With kitkat maybe falling this year for it
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I've been thinking long n hard about that, as an option. I do love my Note2, with the exception of the plastic, it's a badass device. But I don't actually use the pen as much as I thought I would. So taking a long look at the HTC Mega (?), and hoping that it makes it to the US... I allow myself a new phone every year, it being a hobby I indulge myself in, and I always buy outright, no ETF charges...
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HTC maxx, not mega

[Q] Brightspot Samsung GS-3 on T-Mobile network

Brightspot just launched a couple of days ago, and I see a good price for S3 off-contract - the full name of this phone is "Brightspot Samsung Galaxy SIII Cell Phone - White (T999L)". I'm thinking about buying this device and use it with my T-Mobile sim, but was curious to find out if anyone did the same thing and was successful? Do I have to unlock it... would the data work with my T-Mobile sim...? The reps at Target don't seem to know, or they are not willing to tell me the truth

Achileas said:
Brightspot just launched a couple of days ago, and I see a good price for S3 off-contract - the full name of this phone is "Brightspot Samsung Galaxy SIII Cell Phone - White (T999L)". I'm thinking about buying this device and use it with my T-Mobile sim, but was curious to find out if anyone did the same thing and was successful? Do I have to unlock it... would the data work with my T-Mobile sim...? The reps at Target don't seem to know, or they are not willing to tell me the truth
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If it's a t999l it should work straight out the box. If not just unlock
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It's just a guess, but if it's a T999L, it should be identical to T-Mobile's in every way, including its firmware. Anytime a carrier wants different firmware, they usually give it a different model number.
For example, Metro PCS has the T999N. It is a T999L, only the firmware is different, and doesn't have T-Mobile apps/bloat, but this got it its own model number.
Basically I'm saying it should work with T-Mobile's SIM with nothing done. But, like I said, I am guessing here. If you do need to unlock there are online services as little as $5 out there.
Do you have a link to where you saw it? How much were they asking?
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thanks!
well, i cannot post any links yet, but the phone can be found on target's website, under electronics...cell phones...prepaid (no contract). it's 399.99, no contract.
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just found out that can i can buy the T999N at the same price from metropcs, but i would rather go with T999L from brightspot because i may not have to change the firmware.
DocHoliday77 said:
Do you have a link to where you saw it? How much were they asking?
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Just so you know, you can't flash the T999L firmware to the T999N or vice versa. Roms, kernels, recoveries and modems ok. Firmware no.
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Achileas said:
thanks!
well, i cannot post any links yet, but the phone can be found on target's website, under electronics...cell phones...prepaid (no contract). it's 399.99, no contract.
later edit :
just found out that can i can buy the T999N at the same price from metropcs, but i would rather go with T999L from brightspot because i may not have to change the firmware.
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$399.99? I would reconsider buying it, especially with the nexus 5 coming out soon. Only downside is no removable battery and no micro SD card slot.
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Da Kine said:
$399.99? I would reconsider buying it, especially with the nexus 5 coming out soon. Only downside is no removable battery and no micro SD card slot.
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Those are both deal breakers for me. It's just another way the manufacturers can try to dictate how you use hardware you purchased. And to ensure you'll be back to spend more money when the battery dies or you run out of storage.
Anyway, those were both at the top of my list when deciding if I should ditch HTC for this S3.
Sorry for OT, just thought I'd throw that out there!
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DocHoliday77 said:
Those are both deal breakers for me. It's just another way the manufacturers can try to dictate how you use hardware you purchased. And to ensure you'll be back to spend more money when the battery dies or you run out of storage.
Anyway, those were both at the top of my list when deciding if I should ditch HTC for this S3.
Sorry for OT, just thought I'd throw that out there!
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It is nice to have expandable storage and the option to change batteries. I had the option of the S3 or nexus 4, its obvious which phone I chose. The back of the nexus 4 being glass (fragile glass) was the deal breaker.
The S3 is nice and I've learned quite a few things since I've had it and its a tough phone, I've dropped it a few times and it doesn't have a single mark on it (guess I'm somewhat lucky).
Op if you decide to go with the S3, backup the imei before you start flashing ROMs. There's a few methods on how to do it, you should be able to find them easily.
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yes i am aware of that but i want my phone to have removable battery and microSD card. that means no nexus or apple for me or until they come to their senses... if that would ever happen.
Da Kine said:
$399.99? I would reconsider buying it, especially with the nexus 5 coming out soon. Only downside is no removable battery and no micro SD card slot.
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Achileas said:
yes i am aware of that but i want my phone to have removable battery and microSD card. that means no nexus or apple for me or until they come to their senses... if that would ever happen.
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Wee bit OT, but if you wanted any further push towards S3, Watch Cnet's Torture Test Video. Priceless.
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Perseus71 said:
Wee bit OT, but if you wanted any further push towards S3, Watch Cnet's Torture Test Video. Priceless.
@docholliday77 Check your PM.
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Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

hahaha don't think i'll ever do that to my phone... i just want a good price on a good/decent phone (battery life, storage, and some official OS future upgrades). S3 comes closest to what i need, so right now i'm only looking for the right price
Perseus71 said:
Wee bit OT, but if you wanted any further push towards S3, Watch Cnet's Torture Test Video. Priceless.
@docholliday77 Check your PM.
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anyway. i just ordered it from target, so looks like soon i'll be able to answer my own question.

Cool. Congrats on your new toy! Verify its actually a T999L before you do anything to it though. If it's different, let me know and I can try to help.
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Did it work
I was thinking along the same lines. did it work on tmo? sim locked?
thanks,
DocHoliday77 said:
Cool. Congrats on your new toy! Verify its actually a T999L before you do anything to it though. If it's different, let me know and I can try to help.
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it Works !
Decided to give it a try, and the target T999L works on regular t-mobile!
js1tr3 said:
I was thinking along the same lines. did it work on tmo? sim locked?
thanks,
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sorry for the delay... guess you already found out - yes it works.
how's your wifi calling, by the way?
js1tr3 said:
I was thinking along the same lines. did it work on tmo? sim locked?
thanks,
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off topic: and for whoever may still be interested in this phone, it's going for $299.00 now at walmart (not brightspot, but t-mobile lte version)