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Hi! i wanted to open a topic describing about your Gio.
Here's a template you can fill in if you want:
Model (GT-S5660, GT-S5660M etc....)
Accessories (if you have any)
How you got it or how you bought it (Basicly your story)
Damages and scratches
Black or white
Rom, kernel, tweaks etc....
Screenshot of your homescreen
(optional) Picture of something specific on your Gio
So here's mine:
-GT-S5660
-I got it 25th of december for christmas, hardbricked it early january Got it back from repairs the 20th of january and played with it ever since.
-There is a 2cm long scratch between the M and S on the samsung logo, It is a little bit on the screen but nothing much and 3 smaller ones one the lower part of the screen because i dropped it in sand The backside also has a lot of scratches
-Black
-Galaxyics beta8
(Remember that i wont be updating this information, so expect it to be kinda old)
Post yours
hihi
my gio
: GT-S5660 TIM(de-branded)
CyanogenMod 7.2(a2sd,agps fix,px recovery,multiple scripts-twaks)
cpu overclocked : min 480 mhz max 902 mhz governor LuLzactive
i buy in a tim center new at 169
Here's mine:
-It is a black GT-S5660M
-I got it 6months ago after my birthday, my mom did not want me to "jailbreak it (that what she thinks its called lol) before my warranty expired, but i did anyway
-Mint condition physically, no scratches or dents or anything
-Cm7 By Phiexz, overclocked to 844 cause the cpu cant handle any more than that. Underclocked to 122.8. Running slaidfastv2.5 script. Superfast, always has 110mb or ram availible even with lots of background processes. (AWESOME). Clockwork Recovery mod 5.0.2.7
mine:
-GT-S5660
-I got it in summer last year
-No scratches
-Black
- Overclocked to 844Mhz
-Cm9 beta5 by GalaxyICS
Sent from my GT-S5660 using Tapatalk
TechnoZombie's GT-S5660:
Bought it on December 2011, after my Nokia E65 has gone to meet its maker after 5 years of hard use.
It had a Vodafone-branded stock (2.3.3) rom and that was the reason I rooted it, to get rid of the crapware Vodafone pre-installed in it.
Every wallpaper I use is made or adapted by me and they're all black with some image on the centre. This is to help increase battery life.
I clean the screen every couple of days with babywipes and eye-glasses cloth so it is always cristal clear!
It is currently running with 2.3.5 stock rom from Samsung and with CWMRecovery just in case.
I'm waiting for ICS4.0 on Gio and until then I'm not making anymore changes to it!
I update my backups on Titanium every single day before SHTF!
That's it!
TechnoZombie said:
Every wallpaper I use is made or adapted by me and they're all black with some image on the centre. This is to help increase battery life.
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I've got bad news for you: this only does anything for AMOLED screens. Not LCDs.
mine's similar!
Model: GT-S5660
Accessories: basic protection
How you got it or how you bought it: september or october 2011
Damages and scratches: some dents on the plastic, minor scratches on screen
Color: Black
Rom, kernel, tweaks etc....: early Rooted, removed bloatware from vodafone and samsung, installed link2sd, etc on stock ROM 2.3.3... then got tired of maintenance and Unlocked & flashed ClockworkMod 5.0.2.7 and CyanogenMod 7.2 by kang and phiexz a week ago. much better now!
TechnoZombie said:
TechnoZombie's GT-S5660:
Bought it on December 2011, after my Nokia E65 has gone to meet its maker after 5 years of hard use.
It had a Vodafone-branded stock (2.3.3) rom and that was the reason I rooted it, to get rid of the crapware Vodafone pre-installed in it.
Every wallpaper I use is made or adapted by me and they're all black with some image on the centre. This is to help increase battery life.
I clean the screen every couple of days with babywipes and eye-glasses cloth so it is always cristal clear!
It is currently running with 2.3.5 stock rom from Samsung and with CWMRecovery just in case.
I'm waiting for ICS4.0 on Gio and until then I'm not making anymore changes to it!
I update my backups on Titanium every single day before SHTF!
That's it!
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I've got bad news for you: this only does anything for AMOLED screens. Not LCDs.
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Not from my testing... With darker wallpapers I can get a few more hours from my battery...
It may be a placebo effect but I don't care, that's how I roll... And isn't that what this topic is all about?
color black/ white front black back white
type gt s 5660
rom kernel etc
Bricked
cracked screen
no imei
big dent in side
good paperweight
when i bought it
when my s2 was dropped ive traded it for 2 galaxy ace and 1 gio
8 months ago
screenshooot of my gio
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Here it goes...
Here's my Gio...
I bought my Gio in January after my Nokia 6210 Navigator broke down.
It has NO SCRATCH!!! It has a protective ruber cover and a protective screen. Gio and cover both are black.
Cleared the SIM lock on the same day i bought!! eh eh
[ROM][2.3.7]CyanogenMod 7.1 KANG & ClockworkMod 5.x for Galaxy Gio (RC-3.0) (so far so good; waiting for Final version of [DEV][UNOFFICIAL]CyanogenMod 7.2-GIO[Update: March 26, 2012])
Delano Custom Kernel of CM.
[RECOVERY]Stock & ClockworkMod 5.0.2.8 Recovery [Update: February 11, 2012]
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Bumped and edited for the sake of keeping the topic alive....
[*]Model - 5660
[*]Accessories (if you have any) - None
[*]How you got it or how you bought it (Basicly your story) - Got it for my birthday in September 2011
[*]Damages and scratches - Inner screen's left edge seems to have sunk a bit (it's deeper inside the phone than the right side).
[*]Black or white - Black
[*]Rom, kernel, tweaks etc.... - CM9 with v6 supercharger
Model - 5660
Accessories (if you have any) - Screen protector
How you got it or how you bought it (Basicly your story)- from Play
Damages and scratches - A lot of scratches, everywhere
Black or white - Black
Rom, kernel, tweaks etc.... - CM9 Beta 8
That's all, nothig special
Iok1, do NOT hit 'thanks' button
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Iok1, do NOT hit 'thanks' button
Na szczęście jest TapaTalk
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Wish granted
Sent from my GT-S5660
Model= GT-S5660
Accessories= black protective rubber cover and protective screen
How you got it or how you bought it= 9 months ago
Damages and scratches= None
Black or white= Black
Rom, kernel, tweaks= Russian Stock ROM 2.3.6, Phiexz kernel 3.0, Adrenaline Engine. But the camera only records @320x240 . I'm quite sure that there is a way to improve it @640x480.
Model: GT-S5660 Black
Accessories: Silicon case
How you got it or how you bought it
Got it after using a second handed wildfire for a year
Damages and scratches: Some edges got damaged after dropping it on the street
Modifcations: CM9 with software buttons and Touchwiz 5
I posted again to finish my period using my gio
This is the last time you guys will see my gio screen xD
My background: a squirrel! There sooo cool see attrachment. You cannot deny: this is funny :3
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Model: GT-S5660
Accessories: leather case
How you got it or how you bought it: got it free from hyriand
Damages and scratches: the battery cover has a few big scratches
Color: Black
This gio is unique because it smells like rotten cheese
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GT-S5660
Got it with a vodafone prepaid for 112 Euro few weeks back. Some miniscule scratches on screen, not really noticeable. It's black using the CM7 from Phiexz and also his kernel. I have the picard facepalm as my background, it's kinda funny because everytime an app crashes it shows me the facepalm, which makes me smile when normal people with nice backgrounds would be annoyed.
Overclocked it to 940Mhz, became unstable at 980. (at 960 it was barely able to finish the benchmark).
Don't think it will last me very long, as I almost dropped it just now. I was planning on getting a new phone next year anyway. I also got rid of the annoying software buttons on my homescreen(?)
Hi guys, need help with the S-beam.
I am trying out my Note2 S-beam with my friend's S3 but it doesnt seem to work.
1) Note 2 - stock Rom, NFC & S Beam turned ON
2) S3 - stock Rom, NFC on, Android Beam on, S-Beam on, Wifi Direct on
Tried to send a picture / video from Note 2 to S3, when both phones touched on back (without casing), nothing happen (suppose to show 'tap to beam'). Tried to send picture from S3 to Note 2 via S Beam also cannot.
Anyone have the same problem?
Thks
re
i was watching a vid on you tube yesterday about the covers for the note 2 and the guy doing the vid showed the inside back cover and said that the silver strip in it had something to do with the nfc, dont know if he was in the know about this or not , but i guess you have tried it with the covers on, it works with my wifes s3 and my note 2. although a bit hit and miss.
cheers pj
My girlfriend owns a Galaxy Note 2, while I have a Galaxy S3. When she frist bought the device the S Beam worked just fine. Once the software was updated the first time on Note 2 (there was an update from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2) the S Beam did not work with the original battery cover not with with the flip cover (although original Samsung flip covers say ''with NFC). There was an update a week ago for the 4.1.2. JB, but it still doesn't work with the flip cover. We didn't try it out with the original battery cover yet, but I think there must have been a update issue before.
do you have any nfc tags or a credit card with a sideways wifi symbol on it, or a machine readable passport? you could test nfc on its own first with nfc task launcher app
No regrets! I love it. Amazing screen, awesome camera, nice design, and tons of extras on the software end. I am definitely glad I went with the Xperia ZL!
The story is, I was torn between the HTC One and the Samsung S4. I could not decide. Then I happened to be on the Sony website because I had a $250 gift card for the sony online store. I happened to stumble across the Sony Xperia Z and ZL. I liked everything about it, and the more I thought about it I realized how much more unique it would be to own one. Everyone and their brother is running around with an HTC One and S4 right now. So I went for it. The phone was marked down from $759 to $569, I received 10% off for student discount, minus $250 from the gift card, and I got the sales rep to give me free next day shipping. So all said and done I only paid around $275.00, compared to $600 for an HTC One, and $700 for an S4.
(I was looking for an unlocked phone only so that I could utilize a pre-paid service that runs on AT&T for only $45.00 a month. Save big time in the long run)
So any tips and tricks for the Xperia ZL I should know about? I have model number C6506.
Only con I have about the device, is the battery life. It doesn't seem the best, but I also understand that it has a 5" screen, so what does one expect?
Viralistic said:
No regrets! I love it. Amazing screen, awesome camera, nice design, and tons of extras on the software end. I am definitely glad I went with the Xperia ZL!
The story is, I was torn between the HTC One and the Samsung S4. I could not decide. Then I happened to be on the Sony website because I had a $250 gift card for the sony online store. I happened to stumble across the Sony Xperia Z and ZL. I liked everything about it, and the more I thought about it I realized how much more unique it would be to own one. Everyone and their brother is running around with an HTC One and S4 right now. So I went for it. The phone was marked down from $759 to $569, I received 10% off for student discount, minus $250 from the gift card, and I got the sales rep to give me free next day shipping. So all said and done I only paid around $275.00, compared to $600 for an HTC One, and $700 for an S4.
(I was looking for an unlocked phone only so that I could utilize a pre-paid service that runs on AT&T for only $45.00 a month. Save big time in the long run)
So any tips and tricks for the Xperia ZL I should know about? I have model number C6506.
Only con I have about the device, is the battery life. It doesn't seem the best, but I also understand that it has a 5" screen, so what does one expect?
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Nice choice i really like more SONY than SAMSUNG and HTC, this is a really amazing phone its the only phone on the market with 75% screen and the rest bessel. i recomend you to update by OTA to the latest version 4.2.2 , camera improve, sound improve, transparent navigation bar and notification. for the battery use Stamina mode and only mark the really important apps you use. for example i have whatsapp, facebook msn, and gmail. remember that all sony devices have a preinstaled screen protector. i recomend not to take it off. and dont scare if you see a scratch on it ( its a protector the real screen is under ). BTW wich color you bought?
danieldp1990 said:
Nice choice i really like more SONY than SAMSUNG and HTC, this is a really amazing phone its the only phone on the market with 75% screen and the rest bessel. i recomend you to update by OTA to the latest version 4.2.2 , camera improve, sound improve, transparent navigation bar and notification. for the battery use Stamina mode and only mark the really important apps you use. for example i have whatsapp, facebook msn, and gmail. remember that all sony devices have a preinstaled screen protector. i recomend not to take it off. and dont scare if you see a scratch on it ( its a protector the real screen is under ). BTW wich color you bought?
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Thanks for the response. I went with black. Not sure about the update quite yet. Everything works great, and I don't like to fix things that aren't broken. Will look into it. What does OTA mean?
OTA means: Over The Air via w_lan...
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After you update the phone to 4.2.2, I recommend a factory reset. For some reason, it helps.
Im sorry to ask another question but is better than creating another thread I'm going to the US in a month or so and I wanna know something about the price of the phone, everywhere I read the ZL is ~570$ and up. On Amazon the XZL is 514$+tax (I think its 7% on NJ right?) So if I buy the phone from amazon its about 560$ right? Is there another website that I can check to buy the phone? Thanks!
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maxee23 said:
Im sorry to ask another question but is better than creating another thread I'm going to the US in a month or so and I wanna know something about the price of the phone, everywhere I read the ZL is ~570$ and up. On Amazon the XZL is 514$+tax (I think its 7% on NJ right?) So if I buy the phone from amazon its about 560$ right? Is there another website that I can check to buy the phone? Thanks!
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New egg currently has the C6506 on sale for $529 for July 4 only.
danieldp1990 said:
Nice choice i really like more SONY than SAMSUNG and HTC, this is a really amazing phone its the only phone on the market with 75% screen and the rest bessel. i recomend you to update by OTA to the latest version 4.2.2 , camera improve, sound improve, transparent navigation bar and notification. for the battery use Stamina mode and only mark the really important apps you use. for example i have whatsapp, facebook msn, and gmail. remember that all sony devices have a preinstaled screen protector. i recomend not to take it off. and dont scare if you see a scratch on it ( its a protector the real screen is under ). BTW wich color you bought?
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I didn't know sony comes with a real screen protector, good to know. I installed a new one over the Sony one.
Hope you enjoy it man.
I have mine just 2 days back,and completely amazed after galaxy1,2,3.
Back to sony after p1i few years back! :good:
Torn between this baby and the Z
I'm getting a bit of cash soon and decided it's time for an upgrade (My Ion keeps getting grabbed by my kids so i'm left without a phone, besides it will make for a grat media center with my dock), I'm torn between the Z and ZL. so far i've made a list of pro's and cons:
ZL:
pros
-cheaper! (I can get it for less than $500 dollars on amazon, even seen some great deals on it)
-size(it's a bit bigger than the ion but not by much compared to the Z)
-proper camera button( Never understood why android makers never put camera buttons on their phones, its what i missed the most from my N8)
Screen/Bezel ratio(Big screen, small bezel. need i say more?)
cons
-No waterproofing(not a deal breaker but would be nice to have)
-"Limited" dev support(i like to flash custom roms. If i cant find em guess it would be time to learn how to port.
Z
Pros
-Flagship(gets all the attention)
-waterproof
-eye catching design(not that the ZL is ugly, but the glass gives the Z a premium look)
Cons
no camera button
Expensive
Glass tends to pop up and separate from the phone(apparently a design flaw, it's being discussed on the Z forums)
flaps get worn over time and loose waterproofing.
So, ZL users, should i go for it? I dont mind that it has s4pro chipset(same architecture as S600 but underclocked a bit so it's no slouch). WOuld like to hear your thoughts.
I have both currently, and will be returning the Z.
Unless you plan to go underweater with the Z and take pictures, then really that feature is not so great. And having to open/close the flaps constantly is annoying.
You will not regret the ZL, AND when you do buy it, DO NOT LET THE SOFTWARE UPDATE. 4.2 sucks.
luisoman2000 said:
I'm getting a bit of cash soon and decided it's time for an upgrade (My Ion keeps getting grabbed by my kids so i'm left without a phone, besides it will make for a grat media center with my dock), I'm torn between the Z and ZL. so far i've made a list of pro's and cons:
ZL:
pros
-cheaper! (I can get it for less than $500 dollars on amazon, even seen some great deals on it)
-size(it's a bit bigger than the ion but not by much compared to the Z)
-proper camera button( Never understood why android makers never put camera buttons on their phones, its what i missed the most from my N8)
Screen/Bezel ratio(Big screen, small bezel. need i say more?)
cons
-No waterproofing(not a deal breaker but would be nice to have)
-"Limited" dev support(i like to flash custom roms. If i cant find em guess it would be time to learn how to port.
Z
Pros
-Flagship(gets all the attention)
-waterproof
-eye catching design(not that the ZL is ugly, but the glass gives the Z a premium look)
Cons
no camera button
Expensive
Glass tends to pop up and separate from the phone(apparently a design flaw, it's being discussed on the Z forums)
flaps get worn over time and loose waterproofing.
So, ZL users, should i go for it? I dont mind that it has s4pro chipset(same architecture as S600 but underclocked a bit so it's no slouch). WOuld like to hear your thoughts.
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I am been happy with the ZL, I can upload files from the web browser and i never was able to do it in the Apple iPhone 4s, i sold it and bought this phone. The only thing I would like Sony to modify in future Xperia products is to switch the speakers and put it on the side or front. It is annoying to have a call and use the speaker when this is in the back, you have to basically turn the phone the other way to hear clearly. If you want to multitask while talking it is painful.
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I have the chance to trade my nexus 4 for a zl.... Should I go for it?
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How would we know what your needs are?
Jeez
sharky2013 said:
I have the chance to trade my nexus 4 for a zl.... Should I go for it?
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Honestly, I have never been happier than with this phone. My Nexi was great while it lasted, never liked the back being glass. The ZL has everything the 4 had, but just better. Do yourself a favor, and even though the Sony skin is not too cumbersome, just do a custom ROM. You'll enjoy it much more. Sony has made the process of unlocking and flashing almost as painless as possible. I absolutely LOVE the skinny bezel around it. I am happier with this device than I had been with any other.
wonderful, I also wnna one, but it's expensive in my country.
Hi, I have the HTC One Developers Edition on AT&T in the US. I love it but camera is bad.
Question: can the bootloader be unlocked on the ZL?
Does it work on AT&T LTE radios in US? Anyone have any other advise on comparing the ZL to the One?
I sincerely appreciate the help.
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maddie01 said:
Hi, I have the HTC One Developers Edition on AT&T in the US. I love it but camera is bad.
Question: can the bootloader be unlocked on the ZL?
Does it work on AT&T LTE radios in US? Anyone have any other advise on comparing the ZL to the One?
I sincerely appreciate the help.
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Yes, but you need to buy a version of the ZL that has an unlockable bootloader. The SIM unlocked version that Sony, Amazon and most retailers sell can have the bootloader unlocked. For AT&T you need the C6506 (this is the model made for the US and has both AT&T and T-Mobile HSPA and LTE frequencies). The C6503 will only give you HSPA on AT&T so I would avoid it.
I don't like that the One has permanent buttons. The new Google model (from the Nexus 4) is to have the buttons on screen so they can disappear when you don't need them, like with full screen video. Other than that, the ZL has some decent support for AOSP ROMs. Cyanogenmod 10.2 (Jellybean 4.3) is available for the ZL and it runs pretty well. It's still a work in progress but luckily the Xperia Z and the ZL share similar internals so as long as there is CM for the Z, the ZL will have it.
The stock Timescape Sony ROM is decent, and 4.3 will surely come soon, but I feel the Sony ROM is slow. There is pure AOSP available for the ZL but it doesn't include radio support along with other proprietary drivers, so it won't work as a daily ROM, but CM is very close to AOSP.
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Yes, but you need to buy a version of the ZL that has an unlockable bootloader. The SIM unlocked version that Sony, Amazon and most retailers sell can have the bootloader unlocked. For AT&T you need the C6506 (this is the model made for the US and has both AT&T and T-Mobile HSPA and LTE frequencies). The C6503 will only give you HSPA on AT&T so I would avoid it.
I don't like that the One has permanent buttons. The new Google model (from the Nexus 4) is to have the buttons on screen so they can disappear when you don't need them, like with full screen video. Other than that, the ZL has some decent support for AOSP ROMs. Cyanogenmod 10.2 (Jellybean 4.3) is available for the ZL and it runs pretty well. It's still a work in progress but luckily the Xperia Z and the ZL share similar internals so as long as there is CM for the Z, the ZL will have it.
The stock Timescape Sony ROM is decent, and 4.3 will surely come soon, but I feel the Sony ROM is slow. There is pure AOSP available for the ZL but it doesn't include radio support along with other proprietary drivers, so it won't work as a daily ROM, but CM is very close to AOSP.
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Thank You very much for the detailed reply! Very cool. I will look for the C6506. Take care and I truly appreciate the time you took to help me out.
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Hi
about to buy the the black version of the lgv500 (gpad 8.3) got a few questions
1. how do i know the device is original /authentic ?
2.any software or material(build quality etc) issues with v500 (personal experience) ?
3. on this tablet is it possible to flash the google edtion of the rom onto the tablet ?
4.does the tablet lose the ir blaster (remote control functionality on the google edtion?
thanks ,
was going to buy a note 8.0 but heard it had stacks of software instability issues
I'll see if I can chip in... I have a black v500
1. Ummm look for LG logo? Buy from reputable source. Not sure what you're looking for here
2. Some people have reported a blue line on the border of the screen. I've seen a few people who reported light bleed as well. (No issues at all with mine and many others around here)
3. Short answer: no. Not now. Someone has it in alpha version right now, but it cannot really be used... Only for testing at this point. There are a few AOSP ROMs such as CM, PA, AOKP and Mahdi ROM all running though.
4. The hardware is identical, but the app is bundled by LG so I believe that means you are looking for a third party solution... Someone would have to verify this one though.
Hope that helps
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thank you so much for your reply
in regards to question 1 its so i know whether the product i buy is real as i intend to buy the black version ( these days as you know there are fake tablets etc which look and almost act like the real stuff ) online as the white version is only available in Australia.
Also what region r u from or where did u get your v500 ,cause when i looked this up on xda sounds like a region specific issue.
lastly based on your day to day usage does the v500 heat up easily with light -heavy usage ? and how often are u charging your v500 (in terms of standby)
Glad to help out.
I got my tablet from Newegg.com
I have had the top of the device (when in portrait) heat up a but when playing graphically intense video games. That's the only time I've noticed it.
I can get away with charging it every other day with moderate usage. If I do some gaming during the day I normally throw it on the charger at night just to be positive I make it through the next day.
Cheers
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Hello everyone!
So I'm looking at a new device, probably gonna get a new one later this year or beginning of next one. Currently this N3N is the one I have on first palce on my list, mainly for that awesome battery life and for being Samsung. Also this device has a great price-value rate here currently and price will even drop after Note 4 gets available. I have a few questions before I can be sure about getting the device though.
1. Isn't it too huge? I have a 4.7 inch device now, kinda convenient. Tried Note 3 before, surprisingly that 5.7 inch didn't feel too big, but still, I can't think about how I could handle something over 5 inches. Is it possible to use it one-handed in fullscreen mode (I mean without using the one-handed mode feature)? Can I reach all parts with my thumb if holding the device in hand?
2. Battery life <--> performance: The Exynos hexa-core chipset looks promising, is it really capable of handling a good balance between performance and battery life? I read amazing battery life results in that thread and didn't read any issues about performance. Any lags, stutters?
3. Are there any currently known ways of rooting without tripping Knox? I don't want to flash a custom rom (nor custom recovery) first, but rooting and removing all bloatware would be essential. Towelroot doesn't work: more people reported it doesn't and I checked the kernel and the futex patch is applied. Newer exploits might work (in the future), because no Samsung-made hardening code is enabled according to the kernel (the code is there, it just isn't enabled). Of course there is CF Auto-Root, but that's a no-go, because of Knox.
4. Does Xposed Framework work well? Some users wrote it does so I guess yes.
5. Does the S Pen fit correctly? I don't want to lose it when going around. Is it useful? I don't think I'm gonna use it a lot, but who knows!
6. Anybody tried S View Cover? I see it exists, still don't know if I want one, just asking.
7. Is there a binary counter, same as on older Samsung devices? What stuff is there in bootloader at all?
8. Is there an activation lock, like on Note 3? Like you can only activate it where you bought it.
I probably will have more questions over time as I get to know things, will ask them then.
Thanks in advance!
Hey Adam this is Kaushal from galaxy r forum
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All your questions will be answered by me! .
First: phone isn't too big it has smaller body than n2 and n3. I can use it one handed.
Second: there is no rooting without tripping knox . you are the only one who can do it without tripping Knox.
Thirderformance is great but will be greater if bloat is removed.
Fourth:s-pen fits perfectly. You can even use n3 s-pen if you lost your one which came with n3n. I personally tested it.
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Hey Kaushal, thanks for the answers! The thing is, I'm not sure I want to buy the device until I know there's a safe rooting method for sure. :/ Downloaded the stock firmware today, gonna look around in there to see.
Hi Adam,
Haven't you been deeply involved in the LG 4x hd development?
I owned one but after i had lost it i went on to the note 3 neo.
I'm very happy with the phone. Too big for using it with one hand (for me).
Battery - performance ratio is superb. Battery is down to 4% now after 2d 5h and around 6,25h screen on.
I haven't rooted because of knox right now.
Waiting for an method without tripping it.
The pen comes in very handsome from time to time if you need to write down sth quickly or if you need to write longer texts.
Hopefully you decide to buy a note 3 neo.
Perhaps you can unleash some more potential of the device
Got it for 299€.
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Hello Adam,
Last month I bought a Note 3 Neo, as my first android device. I have been a long time iOS user. To be honest the machine surprised me. I realy love it, especialy the battery life. For me as well I get around 2 days without any problems.
One hand using is impossible for me too, but it doesnt disturb me, at least knowing that it is impossible, now I drive more safely since I dont try to answer a message..etc
I've rooted it two days ago but yeh I 've ruined the warranthy, but anyways I am not an experienced Android user, so if there was a way to do it without ruining the warranthy, I dont know.
Xposed Framework works well, I mean I installed it then I installed Wanam Xposed and it works very well.
Yes S-Pen fits perfectly, actualy i love using it for sketches while waiting people..etc, powerful enough for thumbnail sketching.
On 17th October I bought the Note 4, even tho it feels a higher quality, it feels also bulkier than the Note 3 Neo, and I miss the soft home button of the N3N, of course the hardware is much better and the screen quality, but i find out using my n3n at home time to time to browse internet when i am at home (without sim card ) more than the N4. So I would definitely advice you to buy one, May be you can check also the N3 since I think that the price will go down soon, and it is as good as N4 (more or less) and in my opinion has a prettier design.
Yes, I was developing for the O4X, still using the device, but need a change soon, that's why looking at the N3N too.
Regarding size I really have to try N3 again so I can experience it properly.
The problem with the whole Knox thing is that still we won't be able to flash real custom recoveries and kernels without tripping Knox. Of course we could use modules, but it's not the same as having a whole custom-built kernel.
What ?!?!? @Adam77Root here ?!?!?
Great news ! I'm happy to see you here.
My previous phone was a O4X and I followed your developement.
Here's the answer (compared to O4X) :
1 - It's all about the time,first days the phone seems a bit huge but now o4x seems really smal and the size of n3n it's ok.
If you don't have a small hand,you can use it without problems (i can reach the top of the screen with the thumb quite easily)
2 - Battery life is amazing compared to o4x (6-8 or even 10 hours screen on time and from 1 to 3 days of total usage,100% to 5%).Performance for now are great but o4x with a custom rom seems a bit faster but whit that battery life,trust me i'ts a different world.
Lags : no lags or not so visible IMHO
3 - Not already rooted so I don't know
4 - as 3 -
5 - yes,it is well fitted in the phone
6 - not tried 'cause I don't like so much and the original one it cost too much for me lol
7 - I can't answer to that question
8 - Ehm...what ? LOL
If you have some more questions,just ask
moss20 said:
8 - Ehm...what ? LOL
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On the Note 3, you have to activate the device before first use and on the majority of devices it has to be done in the same region (AFAIK network check is done) where it was bought, other devices (the minority) don't have the lock.
ok...I bought it in Italy on a local store for 280€ so it's not imported and it is not branded : I just paid it and I put my micro-sim card on it,I did't have to activate the phone.
On an italian forum I read that some people bought it on the web and sometimes the phone is not "italian" but is "imported" but the users use the phone without problems.
I suggest you to ask to someone that lives in your country.
Guys, does the device have FM radio?
Adam77Root said:
Guys, does the device have FM radio?
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No!
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