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Just a background info: I have a young family member that needs phone and I have bought her at first a "cheap" Android phone from Virgin Mobile and that was a disaster (slow, froze all the time, etc.). I replaced that with a supposedly powerful phone - Virgin Mobile Motorola Triumph. That is another disaster, as the phone was launched half-baked. If you Google this phone, there are issues from the phone ringing only once to running out of storage because the phone keep generating large alogxx files.
Anyways, she is getting tired with these issues (and so am I!!) and I want to get her a pure Google phone - the Nexus. But before I jump in and buy this, is there any issues with this phone that I need to be aware of? Keep in mind the issues I mentioned above, which made the using an Android phone really painful for her.
Thanks!
Pure Google =No Issues. It's kind of understood around here, not that I expect everyone who posts here to know that.
I would venture to say it's as good as it gets, the Galaxy S III has better specs, but a few issues and hey, you can't beat Pure Google, we'll be first to Android 4.2, whatever it's called.
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Pure Google =No Issues. It's kind of understood around here, not that I expect everyone who posts here to know that.
I would venture to say it's as good as it gets, the Galaxy S III has better specs, but a few issues and hey, you can't beat Pure Google, we'll be first to Android 4.2, whatever it's called.
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Thanks for the info, I talk it you have or had the Galaxy Nexus?
Any issue on the hardware side that I need to be aware of?
nah, just don't go anal on the screen.
AMOLED screens get burn in from images that don't change over long periods of time (nav bar), but that's... eh no big deal otherwise Samsung wouldn't use AMOLED, also found in S III BTW...
You'll see a lot of threads about weird charging behavior, that's this phone's main issue. Every phone has its issues and this one is rather menial, not like a power button that tends to break...
I haven't updated my profile for the new GalNex....
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The screen is an issue look at the sticky on the top of the Q&A section.
After updating to JB, the sound is ridiculously low. Volume+ is the solution for ICS but not working on JB. That is the main issue of this phone.
Don't want to put you off but I have had issues with the hardware. The USB port is dodgy and known to fail, with lots of strange charging behavior as already mentioned in this thread. Also they are prone to dieing and you have to plug it into a USB port with no battery to revive it. Maybe I was unlucky with early versions, or have they still not fixed it?
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Don't want to put you off but I have had issues with the hardware. The USB port is dodgy and known to fail, with lots of strange charging behavior as already mentioned in this thread. Also they are prone to dieing and you have to plug it into a USB port with no battery to revive it. Maybe I was unlucky with early versions, or have they still not fixed it?
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Had my phone since December and haven't had any of these issues.
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Had my phone since December and haven't had any of these issues.
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Yup. This phone is great. But there is a new one coming soon..sooooo
Maybe. Maybe a new one is coming, but what are they going to improve, what are they going to make different that will urge us all to upgrade to yet another Pure Google phone?
That's why I call bluff, but we'll see.
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After updating to JB, the sound is ridiculously low. Volume+ is the solution for ICS but not working on JB. That is the main issue of this phone.
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Speaker sound...as in phone ring so low you can't hear it if its inside your bag?
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Speaker sound...as in phone ring so low you can't hear it if its inside your bag?
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No not that bad for me atleast. But flashing a custom rom helps...dramatically.
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Maybe. Maybe a new one is coming, but what are they going to improve, what are they going to make different that will urge us all to upgrade to yet another Pure Google phone?
That's why I call bluff, but we'll see.
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Not us...people who want to get one, they should hold off. It cant be worse than the current one...that would suck. (not saying its a bad phone...just saying that they new one shouldn't be worse than the old one) :fingers-crossed:
Aside from the screen burn-ins and discoloration in low brightness, the phone is actually fantastic.
Even the relatively outdated 5MP camera is actually pretty good. Although it has less MP, the quality of the sensor is actually great.
Also, just give your daughter the pure Google experience. It's almost flawless in terms of software (IMO), so it'll be a welcome change from her previous two phones. Just treat her well with the G'nex before she gets iPoisoned and we lose another poor soul to the dark side:crying:
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Aside from the screen burn-ins and discoloration in low brightness, the phone is actually fantastic.
Even the relatively outdated 5MP camera is actually pretty good. Although it has less MP, the quality of the sensor is actually great.
Also, just give your daughter the pure Google experience. It's almost flawless in terms of software (IMO), so it'll be a welcome change from her previous two phones. Just treat her well with the G'nex before she gets iPoisoned and we lose another poor soul to the dark side:crying:
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EXACTLY!! She has been eyeing the iPhone 5!
But honestly, she was getting tired with the Android "experience", especially with the last 2 phones. The Motorola Triumph was $299 and it was piece of crap! This gives Android a bad name. This 3rd phone, the Nexus, HAVE to be the right one... seeing it's Google who sells them, not Virgin Mobile or some other carrier.
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No not that bad for me atleast. But flashing a custom rom helps...dramatically.
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Uh oh... not nit-picking here but its must be pretty bad that flashing a custom ROM is needed to increase the volume size... Hmmm.. I wish the Nexus is sold in a retail store so I can try it out! I believe Google charges 15% restocking fee for returning a phone?
One person complains about volume, no need to call off the bets.
I admit I have to turn it up more than my Thunderbolt, but it's always loud enough without closing in on the right side of the volume bar.
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Uh oh... not nit-picking here but its must be pretty bad that flashing a custom ROM is needed to increase the volume size... Hmmm.. I wish the Nexus is sold in a retail store so I can try it out! I believe Google charges 15% restocking fee for returning a phone?
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Go to Verizon or a Sprint store they have them on display.
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Don't want to put you off but I have had issues with the hardware. The USB port is dodgy and known to fail, with lots of strange charging behavior as already mentioned in this thread. Also they are prone to dieing and you have to plug it into a USB port with no battery to revive it. Maybe I was unlucky with early versions, or have they still not fixed it?
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Made myself a pogo dock, solved the problem.
A new nexus device will be launched very soon and the galaxy nexus will be outdated, but it still might get the rumored 4.2 update. If you can't wait, then get the note II or S3
I just replaced my HTC One for a S4, because my HTC had a bad camera, and not wanting to deal with it again i replaced it with a trusty galaxy.
Now, unfortunately, the build quality is a lot worse than my S2 T989.
The first week, i got scratches on everything that is chrome, and it's very visible on the camera chrome sidings, and the speaker for calling infront.
Today, i removed my case, to find that my back cover has a CRACK! I've never seen this anywhere. It's basically a crack like if this was a glass back. Anybody have this?
Also, the lag is killing me! I wish i had kept the HTC and just got a replacement ! I'm rooted and tried all roms btw.
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I just replaced my HTC One for a S4, because my HTC had a bad camera, and not wanting to deal with it again i replaced it with a trusty galaxy.
Now, unfortunately, the build quality is a lot worse than my S2 T989.
The first week, i got scratches on everything chrome, and it's very visible on the camera chrome sidings, and the speaker ones.
Today, i removed my case, to find that my back cover has a CRACK! I've never seen this anywhere. It's basically a crack like if this was a glass back. Anybody have this?
Also, the lag is killing me! I wish i had kept the HTC and just got a replacement ! I'm rooted and tried all roms btw.
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Seems like it just might be the one you got. I haven't had any of theses problems might want to take it back to t-mobile before its to late and exchange it.
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Seems like it just might be the one you got. I haven't had any of theses problems might want to take it back to t-mobile before its to late and exchange it.
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I doubt the lag problems are just me. It starts with being fast when in install the rom, and the 2nd day is laggy as f*ck, HECK EVEN MY S2 WAS fASTER OPENING THE CAMERA!
Now for the scratches, it's probably in all S4's as the plasticy chrome is easily scratched, and its already too late, because i got the phone a week and some ago. They said i can't replace it anymore because i already did the HTC One to S4.
Exchange for new one, get a better case, turn off animations y ya ur good.
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what are you doing rolling around on top of your phone, i have zero of those problems with my phone, mind you the lid is thin but i mean the cell is not meant for you to be wrestling your brother while its in your pocket lol.
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Exchange for new one, get a better case, turn off animations y ya ur good.
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Where at do I find animations in settings?If yes where at in settings. Thanks
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Where at do I find animations in settings?If yes where at in settings. Thanks
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Settings > More > About > Tap build number 5 times
Then go to
Settings > Developer Options > scroll down
As for the lag, try faux kernel with a debloated rom. No lag whatsoever :good:
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I've got the Spigen Slim Armor. So i doubt it's the problem. Also, i don't ''wrestle'' while it's in my pocket. The hardest thing it has to go throw is when i sit down? I will take a picture of the crack today, it isn't much as i can buy a replacement cover. Also, anybody know when we should get the new samsung update? hoping for performance
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I've got the Spigen Slim Armor. So i doubt it's the problem. Also, i don't ''wrestle'' while it's in my pocket. The hardest thing it has to go throw is when i sit down? I will take a picture of the crack today, it isn't much as i can buy a replacement cover. Also, anybody know when we should get the new samsung update? hoping for performance
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My battery plate has the exact same "glass" crack on the back, fortunately I was going to replace it anyways with a i9500 one, still baffled on how it got there as I'm extremely careful with my phone. I also have the Spigen cover you have.
I'm running Wicked V3 with its stock kernel, no lag whatsoever; first rom I've used that's trouble free, I've always had bad experiences with custom roms, even on my ex i9300.
In my T989 the roms are very good. I agree, wicked V3 is the one i use, but it still degrades in performance overtime.
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I doubt the lag problems are just me. It starts with being fast when in install the rom, and the 2nd day is laggy as f*ck, HECK EVEN MY S2 WAS fASTER OPENING THE CAMERA!
Now for the scratches, it's probably in all S4's as the plasticy chrome is easily scratched, and its already too late, because i got the phone a week and some ago. They said i can't replace it anymore because i already did the HTC One to S4.
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Sounds like your just a die hard HTC fan... cause let me tell you the s4 is far superior. .besides speakers. ... But opinions are opinions.
Its sickening to hear a s4 user come and trash talk a s4.
Trade it...then, there's a 1000 htc one owners who would love to get there hands on a s4, just browse Craigslist if you dont believe me.
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BurnOmatic said:
what are you doing rolling around on top of your phone, i have zero of those problems with my phone, mind you the lid is thin but i mean the cell is not meant for you to be wrestling your brother while its in your pocket lol.
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Sounds like your just a die hard HTC fan... cause let me tell you the s4 is far superior. .besides speakers. ... But opinions are opinions.
Its sickening to hear a s4 user come and trash talk a s4.
Trade it...then, there's a 1000 htc one owners who would love to get there hands on a s4, just browse Craigslist if you dont believe me.
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Lmfao, i never had any HTC phone except the HTC One. The s4 isn't superior in anything but software, which is why i traded it. The HTC One has very good software that is lag free compared to the S4. But, it's so much different than what im used to in my S2 and so much extra steps to do stuff so i hated it.
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Yes
I don't really notice any lag on mine other then going to home screen caused by the s voice but that can be turned off.
But my first s4 had a stiff power button and this one will be going back do to a blue haze coming up about a inch from the bottom of the screen.
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I don't really notice any lag on mine other then going to home screen caused by the s voice but that can be turned off.
But my first s4 had a stiff power button and this one will be going back do to a blue haze coming up about a inch from the bottom of the screen.
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My s4 has a weird home button than can ''bend? is that normal?
I didn't want to start a new thread & so I'm posting about a little issue that I noted today.
While cleaning my phone case today I noticed a certain crack/fissure on the 4 corners of the side bezel on my S4. Is this a faulty bezel or is it just part of the normal installation of the bezel?
I've never dropped the phone and it's been in a case since day 1. I haven't even removed the plastic covering on the bezel that comes with it as you can note in the pictures.
Could someone verify that this exists on their devices or not? I'd like to know before I go through the hassle of getting it replaced from Samsung.
The pictures are attached and I've highlighted the problem areas in red. I realize the clarity isn't the greatest but the issue appears clearly.
I also have that, so i think its normal
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I also have that, so i think its normal
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Thanks for the quick reply and confirming that is normal. I was freaking out for a second there.
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Yeah
That is normal.
On mine too.
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Settings > More > About > Tap build number 5 times
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Your referring to animator duration scale?
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I just added a line to get the blue model from best buy and my other phone is an s4 rooted and unlocked. I know this one isn't but so far this one beats my s4 by responsiveness and smoothness. Barely any lags which my s4 had quite a bit. Love this phone.
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We need a thread for this?
Seriously. It doesn't even make sense in English.
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We need a thread for this?
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We need a thread for this?
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Some people just like to communicate with others of similar interests and feel that a forum is the perfect place for this.
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We need a thread for this?
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Until a public root tool is available, I'm cool with almost any form of communication in this cell phone forum haha
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curly9 said:
I just added a line to get the blue model from best buy and my other phone is an s4 rooted and unlocked. I know this one isn't but so far this one beats my s4 by responsiveness and smoothness. Barely any lags which my s4 had quite a bit. Love this phone.
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I did the same exact thing. Same exact phones. Really glad I got the One.
Yes I love it. It's fast smooth. I love the aluminum feel of the phone. I love the external speakers. And beats
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As solid as this phone is, compared to the S4, I felt I didn't need a case for that phone and could toss it around, with the htc one it's like a baby, I am very gentle, just ordered a cruzerlite case, gotta love amazon points, $16 item shipped for $1.46
Just finished setting everything up, migrating from a Galaxy Nexus.
Phone is rock solid however all the bloatware + HTC Sense is killing this device.
Can't wait for root, I really really hate Verizon's crapware!
Glad to have you guys here in the community!
S-OFF is coming alive thanks to Sonic, hoping to get a card myself to help the remainders and those not willing to ship phone as far.
I just don't want to take a $1,300 loss...
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Glad to have you guys here in the community!
S-OFF is coming alive thanks to Sonic, hoping to get a card myself to help the remainders and those not willing to ship phone as far.
I just don't want to take a $1,300 loss...
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Those cards are that ... wallet thumping? Good lord, either way there's got to be some way to jack it aside from the card. I mean, look at crApple products like the iPod and iPhone, even those can be modified (even if it's next to pointless anyways). I remember a couple years back they said that the HTC HD7s wouldn't ever be "unlocked" but alas it was. And some of those modifications to the Windows based OS were really cool. Aside from all that though; if you're close to me I'd drive there and get it done and drop a few bones your way for the service of course. But I believe someone out there has at least figured out a little bit. There's got to be something, if we can "hack" the PSP, we can sure "hack" this phone. lol
Yeah man I read that the prices were high for a 500-credit card, which can do 250 S-Offs at 2 credits a piece. Still that's brain-cramp inducing. I'd buy a couple credits to get mine S-Off'ed but I can't be without my phone for what will wind up being about 10 days between shipping and waiting for it to be processed. Kind of wish I'd hung onto my RAZR M for a couple weeks. lol
I can't be without my phone. I got a One without there being a known unlock because I can live with Sense. Swapped my Galaxy S4 for one when Amazon marked the Droid MAXX as "we don't know if we'll get this in stock again or not". Bleah. Anyway I love the One, way more responsive than the S4 I returned. Gonna hang onto this baby for a while.
I might buy a card and set a day to have everyone close meet at like a Starbucks in NYC, it would save stress, time, money (shipping to and from) you also not without your phone for 4-10 days and it never leaves your sight, you can watch me do S-OFF.
Just today I started playing some music and noticed and awful crackling/popping distortion coming from the top speaker at higher volumes. Not loud volumes, but higher volumes. I flashed to sense and CM but it is not a ROM issue. This just started today or yesterday, since it wasn't there 2 days ago.
I am about a 2 weeks over my 14-day return period, and I REALLY don't want a refurb (knowing VZW's awful history of terrible refurbs).
What should I do? :crying:
Bump.
Try a frequency generator app and find the frequency that you hear the issue. I believe that some of the frequency generator apps have left and right balance, which should let you isolate the bad side so it is easier to hear the problem. At least this way it should be obvious whether you have a damaged speaker.
You might be boned, but I have had good units from square trade. Asurion was hit and miss. They actually sent me fouled up units as well as brand new units in box with all accessories with the Rezound.
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Try a frequency generator app and find the frequency that you hear the issue. I believe that some of the frequency generator apps have left and right balance, which should let you isolate the bad side so it is easier to hear the problem. At least this way it should be obvious whether you have a damaged speaker.
You might be boned, but I have had good units from square trade. Asurion was hit and miss. They actually sent me fouled up units as well as brand new units in box with all accessories with the Rezound.
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But what if I have a contract with VZW?
And the frequency generator app makes it MUCH more noticeable.
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But what if I have a contract with VZW?
And the frequency generator app makes it MUCH more noticeable.
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You can get Squaretrade or Asurion insurance added to your device.
Verizon probably won't want to issue you a new device. Asurion and Squaretrade will likely issue you a CLN if you do it through insurance. But this speaker issue is probably a manufacturer defect so it should be replaced under warranty, so you shouldn't need insurance on it for this issue. I don't know of a way to get a new device via warranty or insurance, unless they run out of CLN devices. I believe that is what happened with the Rezound-- I think there were so many insurance claims because many of them were defective, so they ran out and had to ship new units instead.
If you can do without for a short period you could send to HTC for repair .. Since s-off/s-on is a pretty easy switch should be no big deal if you can do without or use an old phone
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Well, I am going to see if the VZW reps will give me a new one today. It's worth a shot.
I need to make sure I have swapped before 4.3 hits in case it patches the exploit.
Have you tried turning the beats audio off?
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Have you tried turning the beats audio off?
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Shouldn't make a difference. Isn't the phone designed to run with the beats EQ?
But anyway, I have tried on stock and CM and it is definitely a hardware issue.
That sucks hopefully you can get a bn one
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If its cracking its blown. You can try HTC but they will most likely say user damage. Hope you can get it replaced. Did you install one of sound enhancements that's on here?
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I emailed HTC and got a reply withing the hour. They asked if I had done a factory reset, asked for IMEI, and such.
I replied to them with the info and they haven't emailed me since.
This happened to me on CM. And I had just finished posting on here that I was having ZERO problems with CM.
Anyway, I restored my bonestock backup and the crackling has gone away. Not sure why CM would make that happen.
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This happened to me on CM. And I had just finished posting on here that I was having ZERO problems with CM.
Anyway, I restored my bonestock backup and the crackling has gone away. Not sure why CM would make that happen.
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Perhaps because CM doesn't quite have the right kernel settings to handle the more powerful speakers and dedicated amp.
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Perhaps because CM doesn't quite have the right kernel settings to handle the more powerful speakers and dedicated amp.
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I had noticed upon flashing CM that the audio sounded piss poor. Could be a preset that needs to be tuned.
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I had noticed upon flashing CM that the audio sounded piss poor. Could be a preset that needs to be tuned.
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Well, switching back to sense and playing anything still has the issue, so it is a hardware problem for me.
Just an update on this.
Sent my phone out today, we will see how fast HTC repairs it.
Update to this thread;
Got my phone back from HTC today! Speakers sound great like they are new!
Nice turn around!
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Nice turn around!
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They received it 12:00 PM on Wednesday and shipped it out 3:00 PM on Thursday. A great turnaround.
I even got a free HTC cleaning cloth in the box. I'll post pictures in a bit.
So I'm experiencing buyer's remorse with the M8. I'm thinking I should return my M8 and grab the Nexus 5. I've done all the research and the read all the things and understand that the M8 is better in many (almost all) ways than the Nexus. But it just doesn't feel right. I'm not going to go into the reason why I got the M8 initially.
My subjective M8 negatives:
It is rather long for my hand
The rom support is severely lacking
The camera is sub-par for the cost
I hate OEM GUI's
I really hate loathe abhor the power button on top
With T-mobile, it's much easier to pay off a $350 phone and upgrade than a $650 phone
Am I being too picky? Am I not happy with the features that come with the extra $300 that the M8 costs? Am I being too whiney and ridiculous?
Sounds like you already made up your mind. I will tell you my buddy had the Nexus 5 and loved it for all the reasons you want it. He just recently learned one downside of it, signal strength. He went away and someone with a t-mobile s5 had LTE while he was limited to couple bars of 3G. So now he's electing to use his JUMP for a more carrier friendly m8 or G3. So there are tradeoffs, that's one of them. There are others depending on what matters to you.
Also, GPE conversion of m8 effectively makes the phone a Nexus phone. In the long run do what makes you happy.
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Sounds like you already made up your mind. I will tell you my buddy had the Nexus 5 and loved it for all the reasons you want it. He just recently learned one downside of it, signal strength. He went away and someone with a t-mobile s5 had LTE while he was limited to couple bars of 3G. So now he's electing to use his JUMP for a more carrier friendly m8 or G3. So there are tradeoffs, that's one of them. There are others depending on what matters to you.
Also, GPE conversion of m8 effectively makes the phone a Nexus phone. In the long run do what makes you happy.
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Is that why there are no roms for the Tmobile M8? Because we can just convert it to a GPE phone?
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Is that why there are no roms for the Tmobile M8? Because we can just convert it to a GPE phone?
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Check this out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development
I'm in this same boat. Just bought an HTC. Still have my Nexus...Just fed up with never receiving texts when my Wi-Fi is on.
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I've had my m8 for a couple days now after having a nexus for a while. I love the screen, speed, and battery life. I usually prefer vanilla Android, but I really don't mind Sense 6. I don't have any interest in going back.
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Is that why there are no roms for the Tmobile M8? Because we can just convert it to a GPE phone?
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Like the post above shows, there is a respectable amount of dev for the m8. Just like there was for the m7. Thing is, sense 6.0 is so close to stock now that I haven't even rooted. I like the social network linking in contacts and smart features like the turn over to mute calls, etc. I think comparing dev to nexus is bad comparison because nexus phones are very much developer phones to begin with. You're comparing a high end phone to a high end budget phone. The Nexus 5 is a great phone but it's got trade offs. Let's put it this way, the Nexus 5 is the phone I'd own if the m8 didn't exist.
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I'm in this same boat. Just bought an HTC. Still have my Nexus...Just fed up with never receiving texts when my Wi-Fi is on.
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You may need to check your WI-FI calling settings. I turn it off if I'm not actually using it. But if I am I typically will set cellular network preferred or the other option.
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Sounds like you already made up your mind. I will tell you my buddy had the Nexus 5 and loved it for all the reasons you want it. He just recently learned one downside of it, signal strength. He went away and someone with a t-mobile s5 had LTE while he was limited to couple bars of 3G. So now he's electing to use his JUMP for a more carrier friendly m8 or G3. So there are tradeoffs, that's one of them. There are others depending on what matters to you.
Also, GPE conversion of m8 effectively makes the phone a Nexus phone. In the long run do what makes you happy.
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Tell your friend they just released 4.4.4R2 on the N5 for the very reason of bad signal strength.
I like what I've read
Thank you all for your input. I appreciate it immensely. I still have 8 days to make my decision; and because my wife has an N5 I have been playing with it and paying very close attention to battery life.
It's sad to see you go but that's freedom
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That's why I got an m8 the ability to run gpe roms
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If someone has to convince you to stay you already left then. Great phone but if you have reservations then maybe for you the grass is greener on the other side
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It's sad to see you go but that's freedom
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That's why I got an m8 the ability to run gpe roms
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Yesterday I converted my m8 to the GPe. It is quite nice -- it is a huge boon to staying with the M8. It is amazing what 8mm of height does to a phone.
Stay or go, no one really cares. Great phone, but to each his own.
Like everyone has been saying, if you need convincing then you've already left and that's your choice and right to do so. Here's my couple of experiences.
My brother bought an N5, used it for less than 24 hours and resold it. he didn't like the screen, the signal strength no SD card slot, weak speakers and vibrate function was too weak. Mind you this is the same kid that when I sat down with him about his SG3 he was complaining the the 2 capacities button's LED brightness weren't equal so I take everything he says with a grain of salt.
I think the N5 is a fantastic phone but like has been said, it's a budget phone so you have to expect budget parts.
Now I switched from Sammy phones for a multitude of reasons, one of which being the quality of the device. My sammy's had a multitude of problems and the build quality on the HTCs has always amazed me.
I'm not going to bother addressing anything software, because there are roms here to do everything you want (I used liquid on my previous phone, twas nice). But for length, that's the price you pay for amazing sound. The power button on top, I'm not sure your gripe, if you mean it's harder to access it to turn the phone on, use the tilt and swipe or the doubletap to wake it up. Lastly the camera, using my 4K monitor comparing pictures from my brother's N5, my old GS4 and the M8 I have to say it's on par with the S4 if not better and honestly the N5's pictures usually turn out with a slight blur though that could be fixed with a different camera app I assume.
here's an article comparing the phones, it's a good read and ultimately helped me decide I wanted the M8:
http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-one-m8-versus-nexus-5
Like another person said, the N5 would be my choice if the M8 didn't exist.
No point in going back to the Nexus 5. It is due for a price drop soon anyways. I would say that mid August is that time. The Moto X+1 would beat the Nexus 5 too. The Nexus 5 has a decent looking screen, but it's not as the same as the Super LCD 3 w/ Gorilla Glass 3. It also has a weaker battery and camera. The Nexus 6 comes out in about 2 months too. GPE is the best option if you want to sell your HTC One M8 and buy another one or just convert it to save the time and extra $.
There are some rumors going on that HTC will is making the Nexus 6. LG has said they're not making it.
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There are some rumors going on that HTC will is making the Nexus 6. LG has said they're not making it.
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They said they wouldn't make the Nexus 5 despite the Meglodon rumors. I would wait until some solid evidence saying LG is out of it because companies have track records of backtracking. IE: Samsung and the Galaxy S5/S5 Alpha.
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They said they wouldn't make the Nexus 5 despite the Meglodon rumors. I would wait until some solid evidence saying LG is out of it because companies have track records of backtracking. IE: Samsung and the Galaxy S5/S5 Alpha.
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Yeah I'm not saying HTC is making is 100%, but it's worth waiting if your thinking about getting a nexus 5
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Yeah I'm not saying HTC is making is 100%, but it's worth waiting if your thinking about getting a nexus 5
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Exactly, the Nexus 6 will be better by the nature of the market. If LG makes it, the Nexus 6 will have a strong build because the G3 has a nice build quality, but the LG software is ugly imo.
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Exactly, the Nexus 6 will be better by the nature of the market. If LG makes it, the Nexus 6 will have a strong build because the G3 has a nice build quality, but the LG software is ugly imo.
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I actually moved on from the M8 to the G3. I am loving the g3 so far.