I am looking to get a Captivate or HD2 off of ebay for my son to use as a media player and I was wondering whether the captivate would work as a wifi only device without being on the ATT network.
kevria said:
I am looking to get a Captivate or HD2 off of ebay for my son to use as a media player and I was wondering whether the captivate would work as a wifi only device without being on the ATT network.
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Check out in the development section. There is a rom dedicated for using captivate as music player.
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Check out in the development section. There is a rom dedicated for using captivate as music player.
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You wouldnt happen to have any idea which one it is? Im on Serendipity on my captivate and none of the other rom thread titles are jumping out as primarily for music players
Tadaaaa http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093696
He can also just use any rom without a sim card and it will work fine.
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Tadaaaa http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093696
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Thanks, I was looking for a thread who's title reflected a media player version.
Bummer, its Froyo only which means no netflix. I might have to see if I can get Serendipity to work on it with no SIM card.
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He can also just use any rom without a sim card and it will work fine.
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Oh, that was something I didnt know, thanks.
I'm currently using my cappy as a media player... and yeah without any SIM card..
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I'm currently using my cappy as a media player... and yeah without any SIM card..
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That's one expensive ipod!
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That's one expensive ipod!
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Im finding used captivates for around $175 which starts with 16GB of memory and is upgradable to 32GB. And it has android and full access to the market along with gorilla glass, wifi and a camera. Overall it seems pretty cheap compared to a refurb Zune or similar.
Actually the 16gb internal with a 32gb external sdcard you would have close to 48gbs minus the os and 2gb data partition for user apps.
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Actually the 16gb internal with a 32gb external sdcard you would have close to 48gbs minus the os and 2gb data partition for user apps.
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True if I were to max it out BUT my son currently has a 2GB player so having 14GB of space should be plenty to start with.
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Everyday at one random point of the day it shows a message saying
"Sim card removed. Reboot the phone" I don't know why this is happening... I don't think it's a rom issue cause I had this in cognition and assonance(currently used)..
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Most likely you just need a new sim card. Sometimes if they mishandled when taking them in or out it could damage the contacts.
I've seen a few cases where phones belonged to people who literally smoked and held the phone with the same hand at the same time had similar issues. There could be a great deal of tar on the card.
Other than that I would just check the internals and see if anything could be blocking a good.connection.
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Can I buy a new similar card wihtout having to change my number? And I'm running the assonance rom and on the status bar it has h instead of 3g is that also caused by the sim card?
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The sim card just let's you connect.to the network. Your phone number would be the same as your previous one.
If you ate still under warranty, flash back to stock before you take it uptown to the store and have them put a new sim in as they may notice you have a custom rom and may make note.of it.
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I don't have a warranty.. so is this gonna cost a lot of money??
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Just go to the AT&T store, tell them you lost your phone and need a new sim card to use on a spare phone. Most of the time it's free.
Ok thanks I'll try it out as quick as possible cause my phone is like not working now..
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Just got a new sim card but still have the same problem.... please help..
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Did you flash a new rom on your phone with the SIM card installed in the phone?
Just tell them that you need your SIM replaced because this one is acting up. They shouldn't have a problem with that. I had mine replaced recently - there was no charge for it as well as there shouldn't be since they're a dime a dozen.
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Did you flash a new rom on your phone with the SIM card installed in the phone?
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I didn't flash with my sim card in... it used to work fine and it suddenly started showing the message...
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it seems that it was a problem with the rom... gonna switch to something else now...
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Just tell them that you need your SIM replaced because this one is acting up. They shouldn't have a problem with that. I had mine replaced recently - there was no charge for it as well as there shouldn't be since they're a dime a dozen.
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Just tell them urs is acting up, and u need a new one. They'll replace it free of cost.
I got a new sim card but that wasn't the problem... it seems that the rom assonance was a problem.. I switched over to axura and it works fine now
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Glad its fixed for you now!
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Glad its fixed for you now!
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Thanks! I finally have my phone working again.
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Hey guys someone offered me a samsung captivate for 50 bucks n it looked nice but its At&t and im a tmobile user ..................so even if unlocked the highest speed internet i can get without wifi is only 2g and edge right...........
P.s will that be enough for facebook/netflix?
thanks in advance
Edge is what u will get.
Facebook....yep, but probably really slow.
Netflix...i would say nope, because of the slow data transfer speed.
But in the end, it is whatever u r willing to tolerate.
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Edge is what u will get.
Facebook....yep, but probably really slow.
Netflix...i would say nope, because of the slow data transfer speed.
But in the end, it is whatever u r willing to tolerate.
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As he said very slow. I used my captivate on Walmart family mobile which is powered by T-Mobile and it made me want to gouge my eyes out it was so slow... But they did throttle data speeds on that plan so you might have better luck.
Also if you decide to try it anyway and are a brave soul when it comes to tinkering there is a thread somewhere in here on a DIY unlock for the captivate. I can verify that it works as I've done it myself but I suggest backing up your efs folder first.
I have the thread bookmarked on my PC so I could link it for you later if you're interested.
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4-2ndtwin said:
Edge is what u will get.
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Will the recent refarming of their network help us out like the iPhone users that have also been stuck on EDGE?
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Will the recent refarming of their network help us out like the iPhone users that have also been stuck on EDGE?
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My captivate is picking up 3g in my area..by the way my area is reformed..I know because my cousin now picks up 3g on his iPhone 3gs
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jonathan413 said:
My captivate is picking up 3g in my area..by the way my area is reformed..I know because my cousin now picks up 3g on his iPhone 3gs
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Which radio are you on?
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Which radio are you on?
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I was on the stock radio since my phone I bought with 2.2 then rooted...right now the radio us XJVT or something like that but no matter what radio it still picks up 3g cause like I said my area is reformed already
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I'm going ahead and picking up a Vibrant pretty cheap tonight so I don't have to worry about it. Who knows how long it may be before everything is 3G? My Cappy can be a backup.
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My captivate is picking up 3g in my area..by the way my area is reformed..I know because my cousin now picks up 3g on his iPhone 3gs
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I have a Samsung I897 and I going to use Walmart Family Plan soon what did you use for APN and MMS
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Is there a way to unlock my cappy that isn't going to cost me? I don't have a computer and I tried vibrant unlock and it didn't work. I dropped my note 2 and the screen is FUBAR. So I was going to use my cappy until I get the 175 together to submit a claim on the phone insurance with T-Mobile. I have a good sim to use just can't find my unlock code.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30541172
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You still have to pay for the unlock code. I cannot afford it as of now with having to save to pay for a new note 2. Also not available from the play store in my country so it says.
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You still have to pay for the unlock code. I cannot afford it as of now with having to save to pay for a new note 2. Also not available from the play store in my country so it says.
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Did you try the version on the bottom of the OP? It asked you to buy the code?
I changed bootloader to ics bootloader and my phone was unlock
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Did you try the version on the bottom of the OP? It asked you to buy the code?
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The op States that it charges what he thinks is a fair price. When I run the app it says unable to read nv data.
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The op States that it charges what he thinks is a fair price. When I run the app it says unable to read nv data.
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If you read the "download" section in the linked OP again it might clear it up for you.......The nv data thing is normal. Just do what it says.....backup efs (then it can read nv) then unlock twice. Once for partial unlock twice to fully unlock.
Once it is unlocked and your thinking, wow this was actually really easy, consider a donation to the author for making it so.....even if it isn't until after that note2 is paid for
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phoenixfriend said:
You still have to pay for the unlock code. I cannot afford it as of now with having to save to pay for a new note 2. Also not available from the play store in my country so it says.
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If you cannot access it from the Play Store would you like me to upload the apk for you to just download and install that way? You shouldn't have to pay to unlock your device, at least with all the options on the captivate. Another user requested the same check his thread in the General section, m1batt1 also posted another, longer but still effective, way to unlock if the app doesn't work.
x0ne215 said:
If you cannot access it from the Play Store would you like me to upload the apk for you to just download and install that way? You shouldn't have to pay to unlock your device, at least with all the options on the captivate. Another user requested the same check his thread in the General section, m1batt1 also posted another, longer but still effective, way to unlock if the app doesn't work.
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The OP has a non market link to download the .apk at the bottom of the post.
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The OP has a non market link to download the .apk at the bottom of the post.
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Didn't bother clicking the link, thanks for that, I should probably stop trying to multi-task -facepalm-
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30541172
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So it worked. I am now using my cappy in T-Mobile. Thanks for that. My note 2 uses a micro sim and the cappy takes a regular sim. I used my old straight talk that's no good anymore because I ported my number for it over to T-Mobile and cut out a guide for the micro sim. Is there a better way or is that about it?
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So it worked. I am now using my cappy in T-Mobile. Thanks for that. My note 2 uses a micro sim and the cappy takes a regular sim. I used my old straight talk that's no good anymore because I ported my number for it over to T-Mobile and cut out a guide for the micro sim. Is there a better way or is that about it?
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Glad to hear it worked for you
If the sim is working I'd say your all set....You can purchase an adapter I believe but I think your mod will be fine.
I just read sim unlocking is illegal since January 23rd? Can they tell when it was done?
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I just read sim unlocking is illegal since January 23rd? Can they tell when it was done?
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Nope, this is a common misconception, and one the mobile phone companies (unsurprisingly) aren't keen to dispel. The confusion arises because unlocking and unblocking are often mixed up, yet mean different things.
Unlocking is totally legal. It just means making the phone work with any Sim card.
Unblocking is illegal. This is the practice of making a phone work again after it's been blocked by the networks, usually as a result of its being reported lost or stolen. Unsurprisingly, It is thoroughly illegal and should not be attempted.
If you are in a contract and got the phone from them at a discount with it then maybe....But then why would you be unlocking it.
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Nope, this is a common misconception, and one the mobile phone companies (unsurprisingly) aren't keen to dispel. The confusion arises because unlocking and unblocking are often mixed up, yet mean different things.
Unlocking is totally legal. It just means making the phone work with any Sim card.
Unblocking is illegal. This is the practice of making a phone work again after it's been blocked by the networks, usually as a result of its being reported lost or stolen. Unsurprisingly, It is thoroughly illegal and should not be attempted.
If you are in a contract and got the phone from them at a discount with it then maybe....But then why would you be unlocking it.
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http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=18319518
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http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=18319518
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hmm people still sell these "illegal"? codes, and what if you bought your phone used off ebay for example. There goes any resale value and in turn less interest in a contract phone.
If your concerned about it, you should lock your phone, what else can I say.:good:
Unnecessary. I also found out that there are at least 3 bills in congress to address that specifically. They also cannot tell when it was done. Nor do they much care.
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Also my data isn't working. SMS and calls work. I have to check my MMS though.
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Also my data isn't working. SMS and calls work. I have to check my MMS though.
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how did the galaxysimunlock work for you? .. what rom were you on?.. am on cm10.1 and it says unable to read nv data?
Hi everyone, I'm new for this forum. I never used android devices before, now i wanna try this so i'm gonna buy a galaxy tab 8.9 i957 att from Ebay.
I'm currently using iphone 5 att, so is there any way to switch a simcard from an iphone and put it on galaxy tab and make phone calls, text and receive sms/mms? I plan to buy it online but unable to find anywhere to get a new one, so i tried on ebay and found one with moderate used for 160$, is it a good deal for this one? Before open this topic, i've done a lot of research but my question is still unclear, so anyone can help me out with it?
I've never used an iPhone, but a SIM card is a SIM card and should work in the tab. Not sure on the price I haven't looked at prices.
Edit, make sure the SIM card is the right size
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jd1639 said:
I've never used an iPhone, but a SIM card is a SIM card and should work in the tab. Not sure on the price I haven't looked at prices.
Edit, make sure the SIM card is the right size
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It's a nano sim, slightly smaller than tab simcard, but i will take an adapter from ebay to convert the iphone simcard to fit with the tab, no problem, but my main question is will the tab will be working like the phone instead? Making call, send/receive sms/mms???
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It's a nano sim, slightly smaller than tab simcard, but i will take an adapter from ebay to convert the iphone simcard to fit with the tab, no problem, but my main question is will the tab will be working like the phone instead? Making call, send/receive sms/mms???
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The i957 won't make our take calls
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oops, really? , i've searched through google and found a website that said this can make a call, so i'm confused now.
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oops, really? , i've searched through google and found a website that said this can make a call, so i'm confused now.
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Not out of the box. And I've tried to figure out how with no success. And if it can work it would be thru Bluetooth, not the speaker.
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ok, i understand. So i'm really want to have a combination device between tablet and cellphone, i sometimes use to make a phone call but not much, so do you have any recommendation? I'm quite impressed of samsung devices but it could be any brand, i don't mind.
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ok, i understand. So i'm really want to have a combination device between tablet and cellphone, i sometimes use to make a phone call but not much, so do you have any recommendation? I'm quite impressed of samsung devices but it could be any brand, i don't mind.
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Look at the note 2
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Look at the note 2
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the screen is quiet small, is there any tablet has at least 7" screen and has ability to make a gsm call? i prefer a bigger screen than!
i've seen the rom for p7300 to make call, so can i use it for i957?
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i've seen the rom for p7300 to make call, so can i use it for i957?
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No, you risk bricking your tab.
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No, you risk bricking your tab.
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I've seen that they said it could be calling but at least need a bluetooth or headset to talk normally, is it right? There are so many models of galaxy tab in us and i have no luck to find out which one will be a best tablet+phone. I don't want a galaxy note 2, is there any recommendation?
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I've seen that they said it could be calling but at least need a bluetooth or headset to talk normally, is it right? There are so many models of galaxy tab in us and i have no luck to find out which one will be a best tablet+phone. I don't want a galaxy note 2, is there any recommendation?
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Not that I know of.
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This is huge for me. I really really wanna get this phone, but having an sd slot is crucial for me. This thing is a beast. I've been looking everywhere but can't seem to find any info on whether this will have it. If anyone has an info that in not aware of please let me know. Any speculation on whether it will or not? Please, please, please!!! Tell me it will!!!!
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This is huge for me. I really really wanna get this phone, but having an sd slot is crucial for me. This thing is a beast. I've been looking everywhere but can't seem to find any info on whether this will have it. If anyone has an info that in not aware of please let me know. Any speculation on whether it will or not? Please, please, please!!! Tell me it will!!!!
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This is the S4 forum. So if you're looking at the S4, yes. Definitely has micro SD slot.
Oops!! I thought this was the droid turbo section. Lmao. Sorry
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Pretty sure this is the turbo forum.
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Pretty sure this is the turbo forum.
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I think a moderator moved it to the right forum.
Its not gonna have MicroSd Slot
I think it will have a 32 gb model standard if i heard correctly
graymonkey44 said:
This is huge for me. I really really wanna get this phone, but having an sd slot is crucial for me. This thing is a beast. I've been looking everywhere but can't seem to find any info on whether this will have it. If anyone has an info that in not aware of please let me know. Any speculation on whether it will or not? Please, please, please!!! Tell me it will!!!!
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32GB internal storage only. No flagship (non-moto G/E) Moto phone during the Google era has had an SD slot. None of the "Google" phones do and as the Motorola line has basically been unofficial Nexus devices for the past year or so... No SD slot. They want you to use Drive if you need additional storage. I know that's not ideal for many due to connectivity/bandwidth issues but alas, that's what they want.
Many of the ISP-Branded Machines doesn't have an SD card slot.
I hate not having external storage myself. I like to keep my media on it (ringtones, notifications, music, etc) and when I flash its already there and when I change phones moving it is as simple as moving the sd card. Nowadays with cheap storage having to download something which I could already have on my own phone and available instantaneously is in my mind a step backwards without even considering the fact that the data doesn't exist without a connection and there are still plenty of holes in coverage where I'm from. It isn't that I don't like cloud storage, I do for certain data, but not for all of it.
But yes, the fellow is correct, Goog and the Fruit are both working very hard to make sure they have access to as much of our data as possible. Screw the people, the boy wonders want the champagne on the corporate jet to flow vigorously because everyone knows more money than you can ever spend in a lifetime just isn't enough. Long live corporate greed.
No SD card.
will have 32gb and 64gb internal memory.
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This is the S4 forum. So if you're looking at the S4, yes. Definitely has micro SD slot.
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Oops!! I thought this was the droid turbo section. Lmao. Sorry
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Huh? This is the Droid Turbo forum
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Huh? This is the Droid Turbo forum
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Mods moved it to the correct forum. No sweat.