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I loved my note 4 early on. Fast, VERY fast, solid battery life, and Gear VR which is awesome.
Enter lollipop 5.0 - lag. lag. lag. lag. overheating and can't get more then 10 minutes out of gear vr before it overheats and that's after a factory restore..
WHY is verizon taking so long to push the 5.1.1 update which supposedly addresses many of these issues??? It's making me want to jump ship from Verizon - and from the note series. (doesn't help that note5 doesn't have microsd or removal battery..) and where the heck is root that will let me tinker and try and fix the issues myself?? I can't believe newer phones have true root and this one doesn't!
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You're not the only one. I'm sick of it. Waiting to get rid of my note 4 once I hear about the next nexus devices end of sept. Nexus 6 dropped to 350 on amazon. So tempting. As for 5.1.1, the Verizon s6 just got it! Verizon is absolutely terrible. Basically if you want quick updates and be on Verizon, you have no choice but to have a nexus. And that's what I plan on doing asap.
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Nexus 6 on projectfi buy buy verizon
diomark said:
I loved my note 4 early on. Fast, VERY fast, solid battery life, and Gear VR which is awesome.
Enter lollipop 5.0 - lag. lag. lag. lag. overheating and can't get more then 10 minutes out of gear vr before it overheats and that's after a factory restore..
WHY is verizon taking so long to push the 5.1.1 update which supposedly addresses many of these issues??? It's making me want to jump ship from Verizon - and from the note series. (doesn't help that note5 doesn't have microsd or removal battery..) and where the heck is root that will let me tinker and try and fix the issues myself?? I can't believe newer phones have true root and this one doesn't!
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Yup. They took the best phone and made it useless as far s Verizon goes.
I wasn't having any major lag or heat issues. But I did notice battery life was lesser than should have been. And since I received the phone on OF1 I could not even achieve temp root
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Agreed, it's ridiculous
I agree 100%. It is absolutely ridiculous. I've been contacting Verizon and they said they're waiting on Samsung. All I know is that Verizon always takes the longest to update.
I'm trying to keep it at the top of discussion board (how effective, right? lol).
https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/871292
https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/871565
(Posted from my lagging, out-of-date Verizon Samsung Note 4.)
And this is why i am still on 4.4.4 and have no heat, no lag, no battery issues. runs amazing still. rooted and rommed away into awesomeness lol
tu3218 said:
You're not the only one. I'm sick of it. Waiting to get rid of my note 4 once I hear about the next nexus devices end of sept. Nexus 6 dropped to 350 on amazon. So tempting. As for 5.1.1, the Verizon s6 just got it! Verizon is absolutely terrible. Basically if you want quick updates and be on Verizon, you have no choice but to have a nexus. And that's what I plan on doing asap.
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Verizon s6 got it about month ago. I pre ordered moto x pure. Done with Samsung
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Verizon s6 got it about month ago. I pre ordered moto x pure. Done with Samsung
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The note 5 is a beast. I also have a moto x ordered though lol
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And this is why i am still on 4.4.4 and have no heat, no lag, no battery issues. runs amazing still. rooted and rommed away into awesomeness lol
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I wish I had that option. Mine arrived on OF1. And now I can't even use it because the a hole scammed me and there was many issues. Dealing with PayPal currently.
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The note 5 is a beast. I also have a moto x ordered though lol
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Really hoping they figure out how to get around the root issue with the Verizon Note5
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diomark said:
I loved my note 4 early on. Fast, VERY fast, solid battery life, and Gear VR which is awesome.
Enter lollipop 5.0 - lag. lag. lag. lag. overheating and can't get more then 10 minutes out of gear vr before it overheats and that's after a factory restore..
WHY is verizon taking so long to push the 5.1.1 update which supposedly addresses many of these issues??? It's making me want to jump ship from Verizon - and from the note series. (doesn't help that note5 doesn't have microsd or removal battery..) and where the heck is root that will let me tinker and try and fix the issues myself?? I can't believe newer phones have true root and this one doesn't!
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I did jump ship this weekend, and took 5 lines with me. T-mobile's Note 4 is rooted, rommed, and has 5.1.1 10 years of Verzon.... *Poof*
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I wish I had that option. Mine arrived on OF1. And now I can't even use it because the a hole scammed me and there was many issues. Dealing with PayPal currently.
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Really hoping they figure out how to get around the root issue with the Verizon Note5
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Buy a note 4 developer edition lol and if the note 5 got root omg it would be even more so amazing
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Buy a note 4 developer edition lol and if the note 5 got root omg it would be even more so amazing
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Those cost more and are hard to come by
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Buy a note 4 developer edition lol and if the note 5 got root omg it would be even more so amazing
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And agreed! It would be opic
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that's what I'm on lol and yes yes I want a note 5 developer edition
Get a nexus 6 and all your troubles will be over!
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It is amazing how few posts there are in the Verizon Note 4 forum about anything other than hopes and frustrations. Hop over to the T-mobile Note 4 forum, and the place is buzzing with customization and root and activity. Just visiting Verizon's section is totally depressing.
They even have the Note 5 rooted - if you don't care about "samsung pay", which I dont.... there are awesome things going on there. What a difference.
Just sayin.
argh; the fake article from vccorp (announcing 5.1.1 coming out yesterday for verizon note 4) got my hopes up
Having the same issues for about a month straight with my note 4. Phone heats up, lags, reboots on its own. Battery life is crap now, even with a spare battery. This has totally killed my experience with this phone that I used to love. Just ordered the note 5 for me and my wife. Hopefully verizon pushes the 5.1.1 update to fix these issues so I can safely sell the phone without feeling I am selling someone a sub par device.
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I'm having the same issues with my phone. I am getting very close to switching to the "DARK SIDE." I've had Android for years and it has just kept getting better and better, but they took a massive leap backwards with Lollipop. I am sick of not being able to use my Gear VR for more than 5-10 minutes without getting the warning and then making me remove the device. The phone has all kinds of heat, lag and hiccups now. I may very soon be going to a 6s Plus.
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Having the same issues for about a month straight with my note 4. Phone heats up, lags, reboots on its own. Battery life is crap now, even with a spare battery. This has totally killed my experience with this phone that I used to love. Just ordered the note 5 for me and my wife. Hopefully verizon pushes the 5.1.1 update to fix these issues so I can safely sell the phone without feeling I am selling someone a sub par device.
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There have been some people who improved their Note 4 Lollipop experience by doing a 'Factory Reset". Those of us who root our devices know that you have to wipe your phone completely and start over for the phone to work right. This is not just with the Note 4. They all act up if you try to upgrade over an existing setup.
Just do it. Factory reset your phone, start from scratch and you'll most likely have better luck. Of course there are no guarantees but even a small improvement is better than putting up with the problems you're having now.
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Having the same issues for about a month straight with my note 4. Phone heats up, lags, reboots on its own. Battery life is crap now, even with a spare battery. This has totally killed my experience with this phone that I used to love. Just ordered the note 5 for me and my wife. Hopefully verizon pushes the 5.1.1 update to fix these issues so I can safely sell the phone without feeling I am selling someone a sub par device.
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5.1.1 did fix a lot; I'm using it on Tmobile- It's not Samsung, blame VZW. I feel bad for my homies here as I've been with the Verizon crowd since my Original Droid. The Note 4 on 5.1.1 and custom rom is the best phone I've ever used since android came out. It delivers the promise the unit had in the first place.
I hope you guys get 5.1.1 soon... marsmallow's out in a few more days.
Been a long time Samsung user up until a few months ago when my Note 5 bricked and needed a new phone. Decided to grab a 6P and it turned out to be a neat little phone. But I dunno, I feel like I miss Touchwiz and most of its features and currently looking at the Note 7. Was curious if anyone else is considering or has made a similar choice.
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Been a long time Samsung user up until a few months ago when my Note 5 bricked and needed a new phone. Decided to grab a 6P and it turned out to be a neat little phone. But I dunno, I feel like I miss Touchwiz and most of its features and currently looking at the Note 7. Was curious if anyone else is considering or has made a similar choice.
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Yup I have a 6P now. I left from TouchWiz on the Note 4 and decided to see what all the hype was about for Nexus devices and so far it's OK. Good Rom support and root ability but the hardware is lacking compared to a monster like the Note 7. I'm really wanting to come back but waiting to see if bootloader is locked or not. Not sure if a phone that can't be rooted is possible for me.
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Yup I have a 6P now. I left from TouchWiz on the Note 4 and decided to see what all the hype was about for Nexus devices and so far it's OK. Good Rom support and root ability but the hardware is lacking compared to a monster like the Note 7. I'm really wanting to come back but waiting to see if bootloader is locked or not. Not sure if a phone that can't be rooted is possible for me.
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I'm definitely on the fence about the whole bootloader thing, but I don't think it's gonna be a huge deciding factor for me. Actually reserved a Black Onyx version already haha.
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Been a long time Samsung user up until a few months ago when my Note 5 bricked and needed a new phone. Decided to grab a 6P and it turned out to be a neat little phone. But I dunno, I feel like I miss Touchwiz and most of its features and currently looking at the Note 7. Was curious if anyone else is considering or has made a similar choice. [/URL]
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I've had the Note 3, 4, 5, S7 Edge etc... I switch phones alot... Had a bunch from HTC, all the iPhones etc...
The 6P's main strength is the software - mainly the unlocked bootloader and the quick updates.
Although I preferred some of Samsung's software features like camera and gallery and some of TouchWiz's aesthetics.
From a hardware perspective though, that phone sucks compared to the Note 5 or any other modern Samsung device. It doesn't feel as premium, bluetooth issues, EMMC, and a bunch of other stuff that bothered me. So I ended up returning it and going back to the Note 5.
Samsung has been getting a lot better with software, as far as TouchWiz - each version continues to get better. Now that their new head of mobile is a software guy, I think it only gets better.
They have also been pretty good in regards to updates - at least monthly security updates. However, the carriers still slow them down due to their idiotic demands regarding updates and testing etc...
Which in turns affects the user and makes us mad at Samsung when really we should be annoyed with our carriers.
In my experience from all these years of owning many many phones from both iOS and Android.
I think the iPhone and Samsung reigns supreme as far as premium quality, premium flagship devices.
I would consider another Nexus somewhere down the line if they made a nice one but I still don't think (unless Google directly is involved in the hardware) that it will compete with Apple and Samsung when it comes to that premium quality device.
i preordered it, i really enjoyed my note 3 before the nexus 6 and 6p. im hoping the note 7 has rom support like my tmobile note 3 did
I'm coming from a N6P and pre-ordered.
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I might get this badboy, pending which versions have an unlocked bootloader, etc.
Using a Nexus 6p and iPhone 6s Plus and going to get the Note 7. It is a beautiful device. Best Buy has them if you want to mess around with one and see if you like it.
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I might get this badboy, pending which versions have an unlocked bootloader, etc.
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Yea same, I DID have it reserved but unreserved it once I read that the Canadians are getting the SD 820 version and not the Exynos like I was hoping. Even Best Buy is saying that its the Exynos version but Rogers and Bell reps are saying its gonna be the SD. Imma wait and see which one it actually is before making a choice.
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Using a Nexus 6p and iPhone 6s Plus and going to get the Note 7. It is a beautiful device. Best Buy has them if you want to mess around with one and see if you like it.
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I'll definitely gonna check out the local one by me and see if they have it.
ZTE Axon 7 here.
Had the note 5, sold it for the N6P, never buying Samsung again.
Go ahead and purchase the note 7 for $800, test its bugs, reboots, memory issues. Then experience some factory resets.
Then you might get an update and within the next 18 moths you will wait for Nugget.
For one note 7 I can buy 2 Axons.
Nexus 6P to P9 Plus to Note 7
I'm kinda on the fence here. I really love my 6p for the unmatched buttery smoothness of the interface and the fact that we'll be on Nougat one of these days already. But honestly I've been missing the gorgeous screen that Samsung offers in their top range products and I also do love the design of the Note 7. I'm a bit afraid though that the interface just won't be as smooth as the 6p and that would definitely start to irritate me. And Samsung's update policy sucks so hard that that's also a factor ...
I wanted to upgrade to the Nexus Marlin by HTC which is due for next month but I don't like the specs too much so far, let alone the design. So not sure yet what I'll do .. But since I'm an update freak I'll probably go ahead and buy the Note 7 one of these days, a year with the same phone is just too boring
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ZTE Axon 7 here.
Had the note 5, sold it for the N6P, never buying Samsung again.
Go ahead and purchase the note 7 for $800, test its bugs, reboots, memory issues. Then experience some factory resets.
Then you might get an update and within the next 18 moths you will wait for Nugget.
For one note 7 I can buy 2 Axons.
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Nice. And you'll need 2 Axons. One to use while you're trying to get any kind of in or out of warranty support should the other one need it. Huawei won't even replace a display on the 6P for money - you have to buy a third party warranty. You and I must have had different Note5's. I never had any of the issues you mentioned in a year of using it. You are right about updates but that's more the fault of the U.S. carriers than Samsung.
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Nice. And you'll need 2 Axons. One to use while you're trying to get any kind of in or out of warranty support should the other one need it. Huawei won't even replace a display on the 6P for money - you have to buy a third party warranty. You and I must have had different Note5's. I never had any of the issues you mentioned in a year of using it.
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I never had to deal with Huawei's warranty but I had to deal with Samsung's warranty and quickly learned that with Samsung warranty is only available in the country you buy it ! That might not matter much to most people but it does to people like me who buy overseas. Sucks really hard. But I'll probably take the gamble anyway and buy the 930FD (dual sim) overseas.
You are right about updates but that's more the fault of the U.S. carriers than Samsung.
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Not true. Also the international version has a totally horrible update policy.
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I never had to deal with Huawei's warranty but I had to deal with Samsung's warranty and quickly learned that with Samsung warranty is only available in the country you buy it ! That might not matter much to most people but it does to people like me who buy overseas. Sucks really hard. But I'll probably take the gamble anyway and buy the 930FD (dual sim) overseas.
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It's no secret. It's been that way since I bought my SGS2 gray market in 2011. They really don't want phones sold in one region and imported to another. They won't even repair an international phone in the U.S. if you're willing to pay for it. Some intermediaries (Expansys, Clove, Handtec) will have grey market devices they've sold repaired under warranty on your behalf. For the latter two the warranty is two years. But I agree Samsung's policy is a little Orwellian.
As for service I've been lucky. I dropped my Note5 the same day I got it and shattered the back glass. Samsung's repair center fixed it for $75 and covered the roundtrip shipping and I got it back in a week.
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Not true. Also the international version has a totally horrible update policy.
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I haven't followed it that closely but I was under the impression they got better - at least in major markets like the UK and EU. I know they're awful in smaller markets and can also be flaky with keeping Asian markets in sync. I was thinking of getting a grey market Note7 to be free of AT&T's "customizations" and specifically to get updates directly from Samsung. If I were too I would have bought the UK version specifically for the warranty coverage. I stuck with AT&T because being on Next buying a phone outright made no economical sense.
yup, Nexus 6P after my note 4 spontaneously bricked (about 5 months ago).
I love it, but It's a lot heavier and i *really* miss one hand mode and the stylus...
Preordered the Note7. Currently have the 6P. I had the Note 4 as my personal device before the 6p. For work I have the G5 and had the Note 5 before. I work in the industry and have played around with the Note7 this week. it's a beast.
The hardware on the Note7 is mind blowing (although they REALLY could have bumped up the CPU, RAM, maybe the battery, the DAC, and FF camera). The software on the 6P wins every single time though. Yes, Samsung has a lot more built-in features. But stock Android has a special feel to it that Samsung just can't touch. I could overlook that though, if the Note7 was smoother with its faster hardware - but based on my experience with the S7 Edge, it won't be. The S7E I have, even though de-bloated, lags a lot more often than my 6P does, and that is infuriating and sad. Also, Samsung needs to pull their heads out of their ass and make a way to unlock the phone without having to press or swipe anything. I HATE pressing down the home button to scan my fingerprint. It just sucks compared to placing your finger there. Also, the iris scanner forcing you to swipe the lock screen away (so now we require button press, a swipe, and locking onto your eyes) is a step in the wrong ****ing direction.
I have Note 5 and 6p, in my experience the Note 5 load apps faster and smoother than the 6p, and i have tried both Developer previews and the stock versions. I stopped rooting since the Note 4. I got 6p because of the looks and the front speakers and the first to get fresh android OS, also as i would be traveling soon i will be using the 6p outside the country. Am on the verge of pre-ordering, i like having to be the first to get these phones, but with Samsung it has thought me many lessons to wait for better free bundled gifts, so am hoping i won't miss out this time if i wait November or December.
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if the Note7 was smoother with its faster hardware - but based on my experience with the S7 Edge, it won't be. The S7E I have, even though de-bloated, lags a lot more often than my 6P does, and that is infuriating and sad.
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Yeah I'm quite afraid that the 6P will be a lot smoother than the Note7 indeed, which would make me regret buying it ... But then again, that gorgeous display is so nice ... Really on the fence here
Want to know if it is worth upgrading from the note 5 to note 7? If so Why??
In my opinion it's not worth it.. Almost same design. I think the battery will not be better too. The only pro thing is that the note 7 is waterproof.
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Yes.
Edge screen looks nice and futuristic and clearly is the way to go for Samsung flagships moving forward.
Waterpoof.
Much better cameras.
Easier to hold one-handed.
Design so much better, very compact for a 5.7" screen phone.
Better battery.
USB type C.
Iris scanner not needed but still cool.
Micro SD card support with the possibility of using it as adoptable storage.
Only downside is it's expensive.
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Forgot to mention that you can also set the screen to 1080p to save substantial battery life if you can't really see the difference between it and 4k. You can even set to 720p if you want.
I feel like the note 5 and S6 were a step in the right direction design wise, and still have great features when it comes to the hardware. If you don't plan on getting your phone wet and have enough internal storage then I wouldn't upgrade. If you like to store a lot on your phone that's the only reason I would upgrade if I were you. Otherwise the camera is still top of the line, the fingerprint scanner is fast& secure, and the phone still has the premium look and feel.
Yes for the sd card slot if nothing else.
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Is worth. Read this: Galaxy Note7 OLED Display Technology Shoot-Out
I am still on a note 3 so for me it's a no brainer.but someone with a 5 they should wait unless you really need the SD card.
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I am still on a note 3 so for me it's a no brainer.but someone with a 5 they should wait unless you really need the SD card.
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I will buy (as n5 battery is its weakest feature) but depending on what the v20 delivers I may well sell it soon after!
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Yes.
Edge screen looks nice and futuristic and clearly is the way to go for Samsung flagships moving forward.
Waterpoof.
Much better cameras.
Easier to hold one-handed.
Design so much better, very compact for a 5.7" screen phone.
Better battery.
USB type C.
Iris scanner not needed but still cool.
Micro SD card support with the possibility of using it as adoptable storage.
Only downside is it's expensive.
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Forgot to mention that you can also set the screen to 1080p to save substantial battery life if you can't really see the difference between it and 4k. You can even set to 720p if you want.
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4k? I thought it was 1440! But anyway imo it's not worth it at all. What do you gain? Do you have a problem with note 5? If it's performance related note 7 is likely the same or if it's thr purple smudge
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4k? I thought it was 1440! But anyway imo it's not worth it at all. What do you gain? Do you have a problem with note 5? If it's performance related note 7 is likely the same or if it's thr purple smudge
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Yes, what I meant was 2k, not 4k, lol.
No purple smudge on my Note5. No real problem with Note5 except the very limited 32gb storage, which I obviously knew about before buying. I thought it was going to be enough, I was wrong.
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Yes, what I meant was 2k, not 4k, lol.
No purple smudge on my Note5. No real problem with Note5 except the very limited 32gb storage, which I obviously knew about before buying. I thought it was going to be enough, I was wrong.
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I actually made a thread although now i regret it because I thought the phone is released but it seems it's still not out yet! But they said the same thing about note 4 and ot does have it. Are you sure? Have you checked in gallery? Maybe the picture you check is bright! How about lag or delays. When you compare it next to a nexus or an iPhone.is it smooth?
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I actually made a thread although now i regret it because I thought the phone is released but it seems it's still not out yet! But they said the same thing about note 4 and ot does have it. Are you sure? Have you checked in gallery? Maybe the picture you check is bright! How about lag or delays. When you compare it next to a nexus or an iPhone.is it smooth?
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Yea my pretty sure my Note5 doesn't have that issue.
About lag, are you asking about the Note7? With my brief time with it in the store, I can say there aren't any lags but of course it may be different when we're actually using it as our own.
To put it in perspective, what motivation will Nexus 6P owners have to upgrade to the 2016 version? It'll have generationally better h/w but what else? Especially considering the OS is/was/will be the same on both devices. Hardware and software has matured so the generational differences between devices get smaller each year. Unless you're a big gamer what apps are going to be noticeably faster between Exynos 7420 and 8890 or Snapdragon 810 and 820? If you want a Note7 and feel like spending the money, get it. If not I'm guessing 90% of what you do on your phone would perform just as well on a Note5. I've personally given up on rationalizing getting a new phone every year. I just chalk it up to a whim because I like the latest and greatest.
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To put it in perspective, what motivation will Nexus 6P owners have to upgrade to the 2016 version? It'll have generationally better h/w but what else? Especially considering the OS is/was/will be the same on both devices. Hardware and software has matured so the generational differences between devices get smaller each year. Unless you're a big gamer what apps are going to be noticeably faster between Exynos 7420 and 8890 or Snapdragon 810 and 820? If you want a Note7 and feel like spending the money, get it. If not I'm guessing 90% of what you do on your phone would perform just as well on a Note5. I've personally given up on rationalizing getting a new phone every year. I just chalk it up to a whim because I like the latest and greatest.
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Me also.
Nothing to rationize really, if I want a new device i buy one its not like I need to make a list of pluses and minuses or try to justify it..thats ridiculous its a phone not a car. Not a really major expense lol.
In this particular case though for me going from note 5 i do really want the SD support the 7 offers.
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I gave up on the note 5 along time ago mainly because of the poor battery life, I went to the s7e and battery is much better. I really like the s7e but will be getting a note 7 as soon as it's out to test the loser will be the back up phone
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I upgraded from Note 5 to Note 7 couple of days ago. I am very fond of the Note 7, except the external speaker audio quality. It so high pitched and lacks bass. Note 5 sound is waaaay better and louder
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I upgraded from Note 5 to Note 7 couple of days ago. I am very fond of the Note 7, except the external speaker audio quality. It so high pitched and lacks bass. Note 5 sound is waaaay better and louder
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Thats due to the water resistance likely, which for myself is pointless as i am not stupid enough to use my device in a wet enviroment.
I would much rather ditch that and have far better audio quality. Personal preference of course and others seem to find the water resistance important
If the audio is that bad it would be a deal breaker for me and i will send it back.
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Generalgore said:
Want to know if it is worth upgrading from the note 5 to note 7? If so Why??
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This sort of question is THE most common on all forum brands. The answer is yes and no. In other words some will upgrade while others are still happily using the note 1. It is a very personal issue and one only you can answer.
Let us know what you decide?
Ryland :good:
Soooooo, I have the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and with news of the recall it has me thinking... I have noticed some serious real life performance issues with simple task on my note 7. Scrolling is laggy, keyboard is too. Apps take a while to open (simple apps like text or even phone calls). I don't know if it will be fixed down the road or not.
I have seen the OnePlus 3 and it has me thinking that I should turn in the note 7 and make the switch. My biggest reservation is that there is no expandable storage.
I would like to get some XDA input on the note 7 vs the One Plus 3. Just not sure what route I should take!
Any input is very much appreciated.
Thanks!
I don't see any lag on my note 7. It's very rare
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Soooooo, I have the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and with news of the recall it has me thinking... I have noticed some serious real life performance issues with simple task on my note 7. Scrolling is laggy, keyboard is too. Apps take a while to open (simple apps like text or even phone calls). I don't know if it will be fixed down the road or not.
I have seen the OnePlus 3 and it has me thinking that I should turn in the note 7 and make the switch. My biggest reservation is that there is no expandable storage.
I would like to get some XDA input on the note 7 vs the One Plus 3. Just not sure what route I should take!
Any input is very much appreciated.
Thanks!
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Lag could be a result from battery problems. My N7 works even better than S7edge. I will chose a replacement for note 7 with note 7 anytime
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You should have added ZTE Axon 7.
for 450 EUR (vs 850 EUR for Note 7), Axon 7 is a real competitor.
don't forget that, although all 3 devices have AMOLED screens,
only Note 7 and Axon 7 are QHD;
Oneplus 3 has low FHD resolution.
lisbon2004 said:
You should have added ZTE Axon 7.
for 450 EUR (vs 850 EUR for Note 7), Axon 7 is a real competitor.
don't forget that, although all 3 devices have AMOLED screens,
only Note 7 and Axon 7 are QHD;
Oneplus 3 has low FHD resolution.
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Remind me, I forget, what other mobile has the S-pen? one gets what one pays for and those less expensive mobiles will serve their customers very well. What you totally fail to realise is the Note 7 is NOT a bog standard flagship mobile. Its aimed at high end users who will make use of the S-pen, 64GB internal memory and a possible 256GB expandable memory to name just a couple of the Note7's basic characteristics.
Ryland
LOL there's no comparison, one is a mid range bog standard phone and one is top quality premium computing device.
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I think many chose the note 7 as a complete pack, some for the s pen, some one posted that it would be like comparing cars, there are cheap well equiped fast cars, that do tje job very very well, but then the premium ones that cost much more and have similar characteristics, but much better looks and feel, and yes, some litle things not found in cheaper ones, so, at the end, it is a matter of taste, if you can afford what you really like an desire
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I think many chose the note 7 as a complete pack, some for the s pen, some one posted that it would be like comparing cars, there are cheap well equiped fast cars, that do tje job very very well, but then the premium ones that cost much more and have similar characteristics, but much better looks and feel, and yes, some litle things not found in cheaper ones, so, at the end, it is a matter of taste, if you can afford what you really like an desire
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I m very dissapointed, with the Note 7!!! A big big flop.. and i dont care either for the exploding battery, nor the scratches! I cant believe that after 5-6 years owning a Note, they did not yet managed to eliminate the lag and shutter on the newest.. every year the same Samsung [email protected]
Im going down the OnePlus 3 lane, after trying both of them.. i shared my experience here..
https://android-repo.com/2016/08/26...op-and-why-you-should-buy-a-oneplus3-instead/
I was thinking about getting the OP3 as opposed to the Note 7. But I realized that the OP3 wasn't going to offer me anything new. In fact, it would have offered me less (other than savings in money) considering I was coming off my S7 Edge.
I knew that the OP3 was going to be a temporary workhorse. Rooted, **** ton of roms, then I'd get tired of it after like month 3 then I would end up getting the newest Google device, while regretting not buying the Note 7 yet. Note 7 just has everything that can last me a legitimate year. Expandable storage, fast charging, multi window which i actually utilize every day, s-pen which i actually use many times throughout the day.
Sure, the price is up there. But this note 7 is a long term phone.
I have owned both phones. While I had the op3 since release and the note 7 for less than a month, I have to say the note 7 is auch better phone. I don't really need root, and didn't flash custom ROM on the op3. I used both android pay on the op3 and samsung pay on the note 7 daily and samsung pay is much more convenient. The op3 display isn't bad but the note 7 is noticeable better. I find battery life to be a bit better on the note 7. Both phone got me through a full day with moderate to heavy use but the not tends to have more battery at the end of the day. Dash charge was very convenient on the op3 and it did seem to charge much faster than note 7 (I don't use wireless charging). OxygenOS was a tad better than TouchWiz in terms of less manufacturer bloat, but it's not a deal breaker for me. I don't know if I will keep the note 7 after the new Pixel devices are announced but if I do I can see myself keeping the note 7 for 2 years.
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I m very dissapointed, with the Note 7!!! A big big flop.. and i dont care either for the exploding battery, nor the scratches! I cant believe that after 5-6 years owning a Note, they did not yet managed to eliminate the lag and shutter on the newest.. every year the same Samsung [email protected]
Im going down the OnePlus 3 lane, after trying both of them.. i shared my experience here..
https://android-repo.com/2016/08/26...op-and-why-you-should-buy-a-oneplus3-instead/
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Are you using the SD820 version? Because they Exynos flys with no lag or stutter.
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Are you using the SD820 version? Because they Exynos flys with no lag or stutter.
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I'm thinking about switching to the Exynos version. My carrier is letting me return the SD version because of the recall and I'm thinking might buy an unlocked Exynos version since this one lags.
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I'm thinking about switching to the Exynos version. My carrier is letting me return the SD version because of the recall and I'm thinking might buy an unlocked Exynos version since this one lags.
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I have very little or zero lag or stutter on my Exynos. It's the smoothest Touchwiz phone I've ever used.
I have the exynos model, I have no complaints, very smooth, no lags, I had note 4, and it had many shortcomings, I am real happy with my exynos note7
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Are you using the SD820 version? Because they Exynos flys with no lag or stutter.
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Yep sadly the Snapdragon.. every year the same [email protected] On my Note 4, i couldnt also believe the difference between the Exynos and the SD, but when i swapped for the Exynos, i was amazed!
Sadly getting an Exynos here in Greece, is kinda difficult @ the moment. Its sad to see Samsung repeating every year the same mistake. Bad memory management, bloated etc..
I also have the Snapdragon. Would It be possible to get it switched when I return it? I thought Exynos was only certain areas?? Never heard of it being in USA..
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Yep sadly the Snapdragon.. every year the same [email protected] On my Note 4, i couldnt also believe the difference between the Exynos and the SD, but when i swapped for the Exynos, i was amazed!
Sadly getting an Exynos here in Greece, is kinda difficult @ the moment. Its sad to see Samsung repeating every year the same mistake. Bad memory management, bloated etc..
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I originally bought the SD820 version from AT&T in the US. It was slow, lagged so badly, had terrible battery life and I ended up returning it. I replaced it with the G930FD Exynos version and it is a night and day difference!! The Exynos version is so much faster, smoother, the battery life is probably double and I love it. Food for thought.
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I originally bought the SD820 version from AT&T in the US. It was slow, lagged so badly, had terrible battery life and I ended up returning it. I replaced it with the G930FD Exynos version and it is a night and day difference!! The Exynos version is so much faster, smoother, the battery life is probably double and I love it. Food for thought.
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Wow! That's good to know. So they had an option at AT&T for the Exynos version?? Or you purchased online elsewhere?
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Wow! That's good to know. So they had an option at AT&T for the Exynos version?? Or you purchased online elsewhere?
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Online elsewhere.
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Online elsewhere.
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Looks like this might be my best bet! Thanks for the help.
Hello,
First of all, I know there are/may be similar threads, but nothing recent afaik, sorry if I have missed something.
So to the question, is it worth it to get a Nexus 5X now? I was a happy Nexus 5 user for a lot of time, but the battery life got awful recently and getting a new battery for a second time doesnt sound ok. Will I be as happy with the 5x? Are there problems that the majority of units have? Any words on this vs the pixel (yeah, its a year older, two or three times cheaper, but if someone used them both in 'real life')?
Any feedback is appreaciated, thank you in advance!
In my opinion if you want a low price solution for a HUGE reward in return go for it. I bought the 32gb one on December 2016 so I'm a recent buyer. The phone is perfect for gaming and basic usage like texting music listening etc. As for the comparison between the n5x and the pixel, come on you already know the pixel is the better one due to its age and Google recent exclusive features support (I hope we get assistant on 5x ?). Anyway, my experience thus far on the 5x is this. Awesome camera, performance is absolutely amazing(if you're coming from a nexus 5 you're gonna be blown away) and only con is that ram tends to kill apps every 3 or 4 apps that open. My suggestion is you should buy it and don't go for the 16gb one!!!!! Cheers.
It depends:
Pros
Camera, Updates, Community, acceptable size, dual band Wi-Fi, 4g band coverage, GPS accuracy
Cons
Thermal throttling with heavy usage, weak mono front speaker, uncalibrated compass, small battery
The defects were not so important for me (I'm a normal user), so I bought it on July 2016. So far so good.
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Dont forget the possibility of your phone bootlooping after 1 year warranty!
I mainly dont like this phone cause of that, temp throttling and lower ram...
And you probably won't be pleased with battery life many are complaining about it. To me its fine cause i had a phone with 2 and a half hours soc max, and now its mostly arround 4 hours soc...
I dont know if u can wait but there should be a budget pixel 2 phone, probably much better than this but also probably pricier...
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Bootloop by aging solds is a serious item, if you usually do tasks, which let the processor heat.
I bought it in July 2016, absolutely satisfied. Nice performance (2 gigs of RAM isn't a big problem after all), perfect community and well built. For 200€ definitely worth.
However, I guess in 2017 I would go for Nexus 6P, OnePlus, Samsung Galaxy S6 or Note 4. But N5X is surely a safe bet, worth every penny.
Guys I am also interested in buying 5x , was just curious and the model , I mean do all the nexus 5x models are same? I mean right now I have s4 I9500 and there are way too many models which are a problem for me as development depends upon models , so how to check if there are different models of nexus 5x and which model is best? And as many of you guys mentioned regarding heating and soldering issue ,,, can anyone please explain it? I mean does it overheat during using social apps?
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Guys I am also interested in buying 5x , was just curious and the model , I mean do all the nexus 5x models are same? I mean right now I have s4 I9500 and there are way too many models which are a problem for me as development depends upon models , so how to check if there are different models of nexus 5x and which model is best? And as many of you guys mentioned regarding heating and soldering issue ,,, can anyone please explain it? I mean does it overheat during using social apps?
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There are two different models LG-H970 (US model) and LG-H791 (global model). The factory images are universal. Every 5X rom and kernel on XDA can be used on either model.
This phone will throttle at low battery from high heat. The phone will throttle at any and every opportunity of high heat exposure. If you reboot, the phone may throttle. If you flash custom software it will throttle. Usually thermal throttling doesn't last long unless you are in a warm environment. Whether you live or work in a warm climate, use mobile data hours on end, leave the phone in the sun, etc. Any app could cause the phone to throttle as well. Owning this phone means you will notice throttling at some point.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
There are two different models LG-H970 (US model) and LG-H791 (global model). The factory images are universal. Every 5X rom and kernel on XDA can be used on either model.
This phone will throttle at low battery from high heat. The phone will throttle at any and every opportunity of high heat exposure. If you reboot, the phone may throttle. If you flash custom software it will throttle. Usually thermal throttling doesn't last long unless you are in a warm environment. Whether you live or work in a warm climate, use mobile data hours on end, leave the phone in the sun, etc. Any app could cause the phone to throttle as well. Owning this phone means you will notice throttling at some point.
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Thanks for reply , confused bw 5x and op2
Just look how many threads there are and how many people are reporting bootloops and it isnt just nexus 5x lg has the problem with its phones bootlooping... Is there anybody that has this phone from the time they released it and is still actively using it (didnt have bootloop issue)?
All ppl here, in comments bought it in 2016, including me...
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Just look how many threads there are and how many people are reporting bootloops and it isnt just nexus 5x lg has the problem with its phones bootlooping... Is there anybody that has this phone from the time they released it and is still actively using it (didnt have bootloop issue)?
All ppl here, in comments bought it in 2016, including me...
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Those people are unlikely visit threads like this one, right?
Though I am one of them.
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Those people are unlikely visit threads like this one, right?
Though I am one of them.
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Unlikely in many ways... For how long have u been using your device and on which android version are you on now? Do you play games on it? What model are u using?
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Unlikely in many ways... For how long have u been using your device and on which android version are you on now? Do you play games on it? What model are u using?
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I am using it for about 9 months (second owner).
I am using custom ROM - pure Nexus , and it is 7.1.1 now.
It is an American version I think, I bought it there, I am not playing games on the phone, so it is rarely getting hot.
Guys can someone please tell me the best way to check the serial number?
InterrtuptoR said:
Just look how many threads there are and how many people are reporting bootloops and it isnt just nexus 5x lg has the problem with its phones bootlooping... Is there anybody that has this phone from the time they released it and is still actively using it (didnt have bootloop issue)?
All ppl here, in comments bought it in 2016, including me...
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I have been using a 5x since it was first released, ordered the first day Google offered it. Been running custom roms ever since. Or since they first became available for the 5x.
I also have it since launch (H790 October 2015) and it has been running exclusively on custom roms + custom kernel. Recently I've modified the cooling system (replaced the yellow patch with aluminium foil + thermal paste).
If I was buying right now I think the OnePlus 3T would be the most likely choice. It's a decent price too. Pixel are too expensive.
I have an inkling Google will announce a midrange phone soon. Perhaps at I/O this year.