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I got the unlimited family plan last June and got the Epic for my wife and I. This family plan is now turning into a business plan as I'm getting phones for my guys too.
My issue is that I am a tech junkie and I am starting to feel phone envy with all these guys getting the note 2. I have another person to get a phone for and I'm realizing that instead of waiting another year and six months to upgrade I can do it now and pass on this epic.
The problem is that I love this community, and would like to start putting out some roms for a group that I think is going to be hurting for devs shortly. While I'm pretty sure the note 2 is not lacking in this area.
Am I worrying about nothing? Is everyone leaving this phone soon anyway? If I don't use this opportunity am I going to be the only one here in a year? :sigh:
I just feel like it's too early to leave now, but will be too late later on.
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Reasonable to believe when S4 is released and if the specs live up to its hype, majority of users will consider the move. I am considering and upgrade and may not be on this phone at the end of the year. Only because it will be 2 years and trying to get the family on 1 cycle is the plan. Its an opportunity you should highly consider
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winfan said:
Reasonable to believe when S4 is released and if the specs live up to its hype, majority of users will consider the move. I am considering and upgrade and may not be on this phone at the end of the year. Only because it will be 2 years and trying to get the family on 1 cycle is the plan. Its an opportunity you should highly consider
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That was the original plan, just wait it out, and get the latest and greatest, but my guy needs a phone now, so it's upgrade now or in a year and half. Other option is to use my best buy buy back to help with the cost of an out of contract phone when the s4 comes out.
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I think a lot of its are in it till the s4. This is a great community though and I feel your pain. The note has a lot going for it but I have a feeling the s4 is going to knock it out of the park. We always need good devs and would hate to see you go. But do what you have to. I'm sure you'll be happy either way. Although with all these 4.2 rooms coming out and jb ota around the corner at some point soon this phone will be hanging around for quite a while. Good luck with your decision.
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I love this phone but if I had LTE I would upgrade now. I also think S4 will be my next phone since it should drop around the time the Network Vision upgrades start here. Bottom line do whatever makes you happy. The community will carry on and more devs will jump onboard since our phone is cheap now.
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Damn wish I was here earlier to see the whole arguments lol. To the OP do what you want bro do what would make you happy I'm also a tech junkie love every new device that comes out. I have a note 2 and I love it I came from the e4gt and had used my upgrade to get the note now if the S4 really calls out my attention which I'm sure it will I will sell the note and put in the differences and pay full price now if you think you can do that do it If you're a tech junkie a don't see the problem of hesitating on doing something wrong for yourself just do what you want bro.
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Note 2 is down to $169 on Amazon Wireless right now! I can upgrade now but I got this device as a replacement for my 3vo and haven't had it that long. I really want to see what it's going to be like after the jb update. If for some reason we end up not getting it then I'll upgrade but really don't see the need to just yet.
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Note 2 is down to $169 on Amazon Wireless right now! I can upgrade now but I got this device as a replacement for my 3vo and haven't had it that long. I really want to see what it's going to be like after the jb update. If for some reason we end up not getting it then I'll upgrade but really don't see the need to just yet.
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That may have just sealed the deal. My problem was/is my guy needs a phone asap.
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That may have just sealed the deal. My problem was/is my guy needs a phone asap.
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No problem. That really is a sweet deal though! I wouldn't wait too long lol!
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I see the price went back up to $249. Maybe they made a mistake lol. Hope you grabbed one while you could!
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The main reason I'm going to stick with this phone is because wimax. Sprint doesn't yet have lte in my area and if I upgrade I will be stuck with slow ass 3g. So unless lte gets up and running soon I'm just going to stick with the Epic 4G Touch and with this site it keeps me from getting bored
Get a Note II, join devs like myself as we can sure deliver excellent works to the users
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Amazon shows the Note II for $70 for new customers.
Print that, take it to BB for price match - even though you're an upgrade.
If you're lucky you'll get a steal on this phone! (One other person said he got on GN2 threads)
(Just don't check any box before printing so they don't know it means new customers only)
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Amazon shows the Note II for $70 for new customers.
Print that, take it to BB for price match - even though you're an upgrade.
If you're lucky you'll get a steal on this phone! (One other person said he got on GN2 threads)
(Just don't check any box before printing so they don't know it means new customers only)
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Geez Garwynn wish I thought of that lol! Not sure if it would've worked though. I'm still happy with my Note for $199. Wasn't sure if I should do it or not before but this thing is absolutely amazing! I thought the e4gt was a beast but my God lol! What a difference. You guys that are thinking about it just do it. You won't regret it. And if you're thinking you might want to wait for the gs4 I was right there with you but in all honesty I don't see how they will compare. This has tablet like features that the gs4 might not have. Of course we really won't know until the final spec sheet is released but either way it won't be this size. And it is beautiful guys!
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Geez Garwynn wish I thought of that lol! Not sure if it would've worked though. I'm still happy with my Note for $199. Wasn't sure if I should do it or not before but this thing is absolutely amazing! I thought the e4gt was a beast but my God lol! What a difference. You guys that are thinking about it just do it. You won't regret it. And if you're thinking you might want to wait for the gs4 I was right there with you but in all honesty I don't see how they will compare. This has tablet like features that the gs4 might not have. Of course we really won't know until the final spec sheet is released but either way it won't be this size. And it is beautiful guys!
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Oh I did. Amazon had the note 2 for $170 when added to a family plan. I couldn't resist. It was worth the he'll I for from the missus.
What's great is all the wonderful people from this forum (like garwynn) that are over there now.
And there is nothing out like this phone now. Nor will the s4 match it. I don't think I'll ever be able to use a smaller phone with no spen again.
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Oh I did. Amazon had the note 2 for $170 when added to a family plan. I couldn't resist. It was worth the he'll I for from the missus.
What's great is all the wonderful people from this forum (like garwynn) that are over there now.
And there is nothing out like this phone now. Nor will the s4 match it. I don't think I'll ever be able to use a smaller phone with no spen again.
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I'm an indirect dealer for Sprint, ATT and Verizon; I get to play with a lot of phones. You could not be more accurate. Not only is the Note 2 in a class if its own. It really is a "phablet". It doesnt need to be held close to the face, yet can fit in a pocket.
More importantly, the execution of Touchwiz is remarkable- its usefulness is beyond comparison, justifying every pixel of the huge display and proving it is not a gimmick.
As far as the E4GT goes, its second-life as a premium Virgin/Boost handset should prevent development from drying up.
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Coming soon?
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Coming soon?
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Yes,pretty soon.Not 4.2,but 4.3!
At the end of the year maybe.
4.2.2? No, we will probably never get it.
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Tomorrow!
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Just came out! Hit refresh 14 times and it'll automatically download!
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Samsung decided to go directly to 4.3. When? To late as always.....
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Samsung decided to go directly to 4.3. When? To late as always.....
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The moment they realized that they weren't offering anything to people upgrading to the Note 3 UNLESS they stopped updating the firmware for the Note 2.
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The moment they realized that they weren't offering anything to people upgrading to the Note 3 UNLESS they stopped updating the firmware for the Note 2.
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Yeah pretty much. It's not going to be that big of upgrade hardware wise so that just leaves the software.
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The moment they realized that they weren't offering anything to people upgrading to the Note 3 UNLESS they stopped updating the firmware for the Note 2.
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Couldn't have said it better myself :good:
No. Yes. Maybe.
Yesterday. Last week. Tomorrow. A minute ago.
Upgraded us to 4.2. Upgraded us to 4.3. Surprised us with 5.0
New SNote app. New Calendar features. Better versions of core apps i.e. SMS, dialler, contacts.
Animal translator app (liaise with your pet, refer to the included tutorial app 'paws and the spen - total confusion'
Longer Spen. Shorter Spen. No Spen. invisible SPen (unfortunately named iPen)
New colors. Only one color. New name: Bigass motherfu*ka
Thinner bezel. Thicker bezel. No bezel.
Gorilla glass3. Gorilla glass 5. Shares in Corning.
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OK- all Note 3 possibilities have been mentioned. Feel free to add in any I missed. Kindly take care & add some entertainment value too so future readers get some joy reading yet another thread, which is just like the other 15 threads, all saying the same thing ...
Dont think samsung can afford to leave the note 2 without updates, and anger the Note community.. the note userrange is not that big that they'll leave us without the note 3s upcoming updates.. softwarewise the note2 and 3 will propably look quite similar, maybe the n3 will get a s-pen update that this screen cant handle and ofcourse more ram and so on..
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Since Note 3 will come with Android 4.3, it would be safe to say that Note 2 will only get the update after Note 3 has been released and after the peak sales of the device. If update for Note 2 is to be released any earlier, it would disrupt Note 3 sales as existing Note 2 users might not migrate. Also, would be Note 3 owners might purchase Note 2 instead because it is cheaper. So, wait patiently.
According to Sammobile Samsung has sold the Note franchise to Apple and Apple has pulled all functionality for the GN2.
Tomorrow all of our phones will implode and turn into iPhone 3GS.
Read it on the Internet, must be true.
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According to Sammobile Samsung has sold the Note franchise to Apple and Apple has pulled all functionality for the GN2.
Tomorrow all of our phones will implode and turn into iPhone 3GS.
Read it on the Internet, must be true.
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The **** is wrong with you? If these rubbish posts are what you call a joke, just log the **** out and cut your lan cable because none of these would entertain anybody todays world wide webs. Maybe try again next century dip****.
U mean 2015
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lol new thread about update!! subscribe
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The **** is wrong with you? If these rubbish posts are what you call a joke, just log the **** out and cut your lan cable because none of these would entertain anybody todays world wide webs. Maybe try again next century dip****.
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Yeah man, you tell him! The nerve of some people... A repetitious thread emerges, same topic as 15 others, and some wise guy is cracking jokes. That is SO not what the interwebs is about. Harrumph I'm canceling my subscription.
The best part is where you call him a dip**** that was good
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ams3401 said:
The **** is wrong with you? If these rubbish posts are what you call a joke, just log the **** out and cut your lan cable because none of these would entertain anybody todays world wide webs. Maybe try again next century dip****.
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Lol you certainly seem entertained by it!
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Hey guys!
As it happens, my Note 2 is now feeding crabs in Mediterranean sea.
I've had a long journey with that phone, got a couple of extended batteries for it, a case, a protection glass and was not planning to change for at least another year, but as it happens, now I need to go for another device.
At first it was a no-brainer to go for Note 3 because of it's similarities, but I've checked the other phones and I'm really intrigued by Nexus 5 and LG G2
Basically, just want to hear what you guys think on this...how much can I get a used Note 2 for, btw?
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Hey guys!
As it happens, my Note 2 is now feeding crabs in Mediterranean sea.
I've had a long journey with that phone, got a couple of extended batteries for it, a case, a protection glass and was not planning to change for at least another year, but as it happens, now I need to go for another device.
At first it was a no-brainer to go for Note 3 because of it's similarities, but I've checked the other phones and I'm really intrigued by Nexus 5 and LG G2
Basically, just want to hear what you guys think on this...how much can I get a used Note 2 for, btw?
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Go to Swappa...your questions will be answered.
Doesn't make sense. Thought you dropped it in the sea and it's feeding crabs. Now want to sell it? I'd say it's worth nothing.
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Doesn't make sense. Thought you dropped it in the sea and it's feeding crabs. Now want to sell it? I'd say it's worth nothing.
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I think he meant to buy a used Note 2.
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I think he meant to buy a used Note 2.
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Ah. Well it was a little confusing because the point was asking about the n5 or g2.
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Thanks
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Hi guys, after having a faulty Note 3 for about a month I have requested a new phone from Tmobile.
They have promised me a "Like New" device, not refurbished.
But I do not really trust them, I have a feeling like even my phone is not new.
I know that there must be a way to check if my phone is new or refurbished. I have 4.3 android installed.
All the standard codes do not work ... ##786# etc .... can anyone help? Maybe point me to some app?
P.S.
Nova launcher did not help either.
Thank you.
after a month, yes you're getting a refurbished device. new exchange is 14 days or less, everyone knows that. stop worrying if its refurbished, if it works better than your last one then all is fine... just focus on testing the replacement and make sure that it works for you. if it works fine then move on. its a refurbished replacement. its replacing your damaged device.
it'll be fine
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after a month, yes you're getting a refurbished device. new exchange is 14 days or less, everyone knows that. stop worrying if its refurbished, if it works better than your last one then all is fine... just focus on testing the replacement and make sure that it works for you. if it works fine then move on. its a refurbished replacement. its replacing your damaged device.
it'll be fine
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My whole question is how to test the new device ....
Just regular check ... ? Or maybe there is some kind of an app.
And I do not think its fair that I should get a refurbished device if I received a bad one since day one.
No app can test a phone like fully. It is under warranty. Plus you won't have it long enough. Just enjoy it
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No app can test a phone like fully. It is under warranty. Plus you won't have it long enough. Just enjoy it
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Bastards sent me a refurb phone, basically i lost 400 bucks in value for nothing.
Also it has a minor scratch on the screen and the S-Pen doesnt get out without a fight. I have requested another one.
NEVER WILL I BUY PHONES ONLINE.
any phone you get from tmobile from exchangers are going to be refurbs. I got one but I'm not complaining. This refurb is better than my new one. No more Unstable wifi. And it can handle being uv so much better
Also all the S pens are hard to get out. It will get easier over time.
As for the scratch call and *****. They will replace it
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deeznutz1977 said:
any phone you get from tmobile from exchangers are going to be refurbs. I got one but I'm not complaining. This refurb is better than my new one. No more Unstable wifi. And it can handle being uv so much better
Also all the S pens are hard to get out. It will get easier over time.
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Lies all lies lol. I j/k. He speaks truth mine should be here tomorrow. Come on bin 5
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Lies all lies lol. I j/k. He speaks truth mine should be here tomorrow. Come on bin 5
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Lol BACARDILIMON what's this number 5 err 7 you know come to think of it is probably your fault that the op for a refurb...... Lol jk
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Lol BACARDILIMON what's this number 5 err 7 you know come to think of it is probably your fault that the op for a refurb...... Lol jk
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Bro hands down this phone are prissy little things. I can't wait for the next big thing.
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Bro hands down this phone are prissy little things. I can't wait for the next big thing.
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The note 4 I'm a phone whore
Back on topic BACARDILIMON..... ??
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The note 4 I'm a phone whore
Back on topic BACARDILIMON..... ??
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Only if it Knox free and no boot lock
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Only if it Knox free and no boot lock
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Lol babycardilimon... I think someone needs a hug.... Lolz??
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Lol babycardilimon... I think someone needs a hug.... Lolz??
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Lol I almost wanna smash this phone lol
I had to send back to refurbished phones then finally when I called to today they called the warehouse and got me a brand new one, getting it tomorrow
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I wonder if I got a refurb when I bought my note from mobile. I had an issue with the phone not wanting to boot after pulling the battery and replacing. I didn't notice this until months after. I recently left tmobile for straight talk so I couldn't take it back to them. So I decided to send into Samsung even though I tripped Knox. They fixed it (according to the service website) and its on its way back. I'll test out out to make sure, then sell it.
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any phone you get from tmobile from exchangers are going to be refurbs. I got one but I'm not complaining. This refurb is better than my new one. No more Unstable wifi. And it can handle being uv so much better
Also all the S pens are hard to get out. It will get easier over time.
As for the scratch call and *****. They will replace it
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Thank you, that is comforting if not the damn scratch on the screen.
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I had to send back to refurbished phones then finally when I called to today they called the warehouse and got me a brand new one, getting it tomorrow
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How did u do that?
Im thinking of getting insurance and telling i lost my phone, then they will send me a new one and i will keep this one as media player.
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How did u do that?
Im thinking of getting insurance and telling i lost my phone, then they will send me a new one and i will keep this one as media player.
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I kept bugging them about it, because they give you **** ass headphones like Wtf why send headphones at all and no spen tips,, when I called I told the lady what was going on and she put me on hold and came back starting she on the phone with the warehouse
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I kept bugging them about it, because they give you **** ass headphones like Wtf why send headphones at all and no spen tips,, when I called I told the lady what was going on and she put me on hold and came back starting she on the phone with the warehouse
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Ill keep that in mind.... Want to have phone that is not refurbished.. I bought this one for $700 refurbished is half price.
WTF they steal 50% of the value for nothing?
Another point: Refurbished phones are 90 days warranty while normal ones 1 year...
What's up guys! I'm really thinking of jumping ship if I get my hands on an invite, how about you?
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Same here! If it is possible to get an invite....
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Definitely will be looking in to it,...but have to wonder, how much of a PITA will it be to get a replacement for warranty purposes.
For $300 bucks, I will get one to compliment my note 3. Hope to get invite and work on ATT LTE network.
Ian B
You get to invite a friend to buy another for just a buck also if you get the invite. I will gladly smash my note 3 and get two of these for a buck each.
And if they let you choose the 64Gb version for $50, I would still take that deal.
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I'll be going for that deal
I was gonna get a nexus 5 but think I wanna gave this a try O.O looks nice.
waiting for good feedbacks here
These phone seems to be incredible for specs and price.The only thing is the big size but maybe you'll get used to.
Waiting for a Nexus 6 for a comparison
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....The only thing is the big size but maybe you'll get used to.....
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You.....do know this is the Note 3 forum right?
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You.....do know this is the Note 3 forum right?
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I.........know!My thought remain the same,was discussion on OPO,i think it will be an opponent of next google device instead of Note 3
Specs aside, you have me on the fact this is made to flash custom ROMs without the manufacturer or carrier bloat.
It's about time a company says, "here is a high end device. We are going to give you some awesome features, but if you want, do with as you will... And BTW, here is how you do it."
If the phone had the same specs as the gs4 and had this idea I would buy it. Just the idea behind it is what sold it for me. I will be getting one whether or not I get it for a $1
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I just hope that having a T-Mobile.com email will help me be one of the first 100 to get.
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I just hope that having a T-Mobile.com email will help me be one of the first 100 to get.
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Good luck. Invite me if you get it... Lol.
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Non replaceable battery killed it for me.
I'd prefer a SD card slot, as I carry a lot of music, and don't like cloud.
Id buy one, just to try something new, not so sure about this invite option. I'd figure any company would want to have full availability as soon as possible.
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Non replaceable battery killed it for me.
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agree!
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What's up guys! I'm really thinking of jumping ship if I get my hands on an invite, how about you?
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Good luck. Invite me if you get it... Lol.
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Good luck. Invite me if you get it... Lol.
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Yet again, copying someone else's post and pasting it as your own. Please go away.
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I will be picking up one of the 64GB ones when I get an invite.
I did enter the Smash your phone and win one for $1.00 thing but I did that with an old S3 (I'm not smashing a $700.00 Note III for a $300.00 phone)