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[Poll] What's the worst phone you've ever bought?

Hi guys
Have you ever bought a phone that has disappointed you?
Mine was Samsung OmniaHD:it's a very good smartphone but its OS(Symbian 5th) was terrible and very slow..
What's yours?
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My piece of junk droid x2. Hate this phone. So many problems its not even funny.
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Nokia Xpressmusic 5800. It was slow, buggy and every update seemed to make it worse. In the end I couldn't slide to answer calls or turn off the alarms.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_5800_XpressMusic

Samsung N400 from back in the day. Phone from hell.
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It could happen to anyone.

Why would I buy a crap phone??
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conantroutman said:
Why would I buy a crap phone??
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No one really sets out to buy a crappy phone but you won't really know it's a crappy phone until you start using it...lol. I think that's the case most of the time.

SE vivaz. crap os, bad screen, boring and the phone was very hard to hack until the antivirus exploit was discovered

vanessaem said:
No one really sets out to buy a crappy phone but you won't really know it's a crappy phone until you start using it...lol. I think that's the case most of the time.
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Lol I was just trolling....
I thought we'd met
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IPhone. I owned 4 of them bastards. Each one trolled me. One had screen fail (all white screen...never recovered), second had ear speaker failure, third had home button failure, fourth one was mutilated by a drill press just for fun, the day before I was able to upgrade.
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Sony Ericsson. Z530 very poor build
I think Sony Ericsson are more problematic phone
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Vodafone 225 i hated that phone sooooooo much
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Samsung Solstice... yuck. I mean, you could use it, but as far as non-smartphones go, it was far inferior to even standard non-touchscreen phones. You're either a smartphone with a touchscreen or you aren't.
The best non-smartphone I ever owned was the Samsung Messager II when I had Cricket service. That phone was actually REALLY good. It was the only cell phone I ever liked before getting my Galaxy S2 earlier this year.

Motorola V300

Mytouch 4G . HTC phones suck and my first Android was a Samsung intercept
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C3300
Samsung C3300 (maybe it was called "Champ", but I don't know anymore)

Nokia 2330 Classic
This phone is crappier than the crap itself, cuz it was so laggy and only had 10 MBs of memory, and had no sd slot:screwy::banghead::banghead::banghead:
And the problem is, i didnt buy it, it was a gift!
*Derp*

Moto Q
It gave my headeaches since the unboxing. It was recalled on my country and they gave another One, which was worst. I can't look a Moto Q without the thought of destroying it.

samsung omnia and samsung omnia i8910
they f'ed me over twice... thats why i hate that i love samsung so much

Who will make my next phone?

Hey all.
Basically i just want to hear all your thoughts on your current devices, and what you think of the next device in that product family.
My thoughts.
My first android device was the Motorola defy which really sold android for me, the fact i could treat a phone horribly by accident and it not care was a really solid selling point. The developer community for it was really quite strong too, it even receiving CM10 before my current S2.
The original transformer isn't the prettiest, lightest and fastest tablet anymore (not that it was ever lightest SO MUCH GLASS) but it was and is my first tablet and still works amazingly today. Good job Asus.
My current phone is the Samsung Galaxy S 2 which i bought outright after everyone that had one giving raving reviews and a quick view of the forum showed a very active community. Little did i know the issues the developers faced to get the aosp roms working properly, it is not pretty and it is entirely the fault of Samsung and their hardware partners (I am looking at you, yamaha). I know this and love the developers for supporting my S2 so well, especially codeworkx whom has been moving devices lately.
I love the idea of getting the S3, but i would only be going for the larger screen and if all i want is the larger screen why not go even larger and get the Note 2? Especially after its drop test video. It is a tank of a phone.
The One X+ Kind of interests me with unlocked bootloaders etc. But the fact i have to flash the kernel separately to the ROM every time (or at least that is my understanding) would really annoy me.
After the defy i would rush to a unlocked bootloader on a Motorola. That and screen size were the only issues i had with my defy.
But my current plan runs out in December which is only a few months away and i would love some ideas on devices coming into Christmas season.
Currently i am thinking Note 2, but i don't want to have half baked aosp roms because of hardware support. Ideas?
And yes doing a BYO 6 month plan with my local carrier is an option.

How bout this one?
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orangekid said:
How bout this one?
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Although super durable i am not sure it would have all the features i am after. And look at that screen, tiny!

HTC 100% of the time.
There are some really cool devs and contributors who have written apps and scripts that enable you to flash everything all at once, kernel included.
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I have the SGSIII and the One X. In the case of the One X (not the One X+ but it's basically a refresh of the One X) yes, you do have to extract and flash the boot.img via your pc using fastboot and the flash the modules via recovery...not as bad as it sounds. It's a great phone.
The SGSIII not only has a bigger screen but a higher resolution than the SGSII. There are many ROMs for it and in the case of the US variants I've flashed ROMs made for the AT&T variant on my T-Mobile one. (The international version also has great development.)
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tommytomatoe said:
HTC 100% of the time.
There are some really cool devs and contributors who have written apps and scripts that enable you to flash everything all at once, kernel included.
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Hey Tommy thanks for the reply, i take it your experience is from the EVO?
Thanks Babydoll one of my friends has the one x which i rooted/cm10ed for him the other day, it was an interesting look into HTC custom roms and i must say it is not overly difficult or anything. And i did see the scripts Tommy was talking about, they would be nice in easing the transition. How do you find the one x build quality? I heard it was hit and miss between users.

yay101 said:
Hey Tommy thanks for the reply, i take it your experience is from the EVO?
Thanks Babydoll one of my friends has the one x which i rooted/cm10ed for him the other day, it was an interesting look into HTC custom roms and i must say it is not overly difficult or anything. And i did see the scripts Tommy was talking about, they would be nice in easing the transition. How do you find the one x build quality? I heard it was hit and miss between users.
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I have a HT23 which is one of the earlier batches and I have no issues. No Wi-Fi attenuation, no screen flicker, nothing wrong at all with my device.
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Evo og and Evo LTE. Also had an Evo 3d for a brief time.
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I also had the (original) Samsung Galaxy Note. I really loved that phone. I only sold it because the eMMC brick bug got on my nerves.
I still miss that phone. I am getting the Note II.
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Babydoll25 said:
I also had the (original) Samsung Galaxy Note. I really loved that phone. I only sold it because the eMMC brick bug got on my nerves.
I still miss that phone. I am getting the Note II.
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That's the reason why you sold it? You could have flashed a safe kernel. Done.

Any Keyboard Case for Note 2?

Hi guys,
Do we have any Keyboard Cases for Note 2?
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That would be awfully nice but I have yet to see one.

Anybody tried Riitek Bluetooth Mini Keyboard?
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Check this out:
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/557220703.html
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xperiax10.awesome said:
Hi guys,
Do we have any Keyboard Cases for Note 2?
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Just ran across this one:
w ww.dhgate.com/leather-case-skin-cover-bluetooth-keyboard/p-ff8080813a722f58013a738029602688.html

skins07 said:
Just ran across this one:
w ww.dhgate.com/leather-case-skin-cover-bluetooth-keyboard/p-ff8080813a722f58013a738029602688.html
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Images are for Galaxy Note 10.1 !!!

Find one from here:
http://dx.com/s/Keyboard+Cases+Note

Where ? I don't see anything for our note 2 (n7100) ?

Looks like all mentioned are not for the Note 2. Remember that the Note 2 is bigger than the original Note. So, if anyone knows of something, please post. I really want to buy, but can't do so until I can confirm there's a good physical keyboard solution (by good, I mean that it cannot be just a separate keyboard...it has to be "attached" so that it can be held and used together with the keyboard and phone).

i read that the physical size of the note and note II are the same they just managed to reduce the bezel in the note II thus resulting in a larger screen in the same size phone

Note 2 is actually smaller because they changed the aspect ratio. OG note was very wide, new note is slimmer. The heighth is the same though.

Ohhh....well that is interesting then. Thank you. Maybe I can just get one that was for the original Note, then, and it would work fine.

nobody is making keyboard cases for Note 2 !!!

truthkillszz said:
i read that the physical size of the note and note II are the same they just managed to reduce the bezel in the note II thus resulting in a larger screen in the same size phone
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votum said:
Note 2 is actually smaller because they changed the aspect ratio. OG note was very wide, new note is slimmer. The heighth is the same though.
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The Note 2 (all variants, International and domestic) are both slimmer in width and taller in height than the OG Note.
Pretty much the width that was cut down from the sides were added to the top, to make for a wider screen and more comfortable grip.
I've owned them both to recognize the difference.
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Any info guys, there are so many keyboard cases for Galaxy S3 on eBay...is there any way to contact manufacturers to make one for Note 2 !!!
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Wishing all Merry Christmas !!
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Chk this out:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=400376827274
EDIT: Title says Note 2, all description about original Note !! :banghead:
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Sadly that is for the original Note, and will not work because of the height difference. It seems to be trying to trick people with the listing title.

I'm still looking for a keyboard that I can attach to my GN2. Anyone have any luck?
I did find this ugly POS. Guy was creative though.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-note...803852?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4d08f5bb8c

sebastianraven said:
I'm still looking for a keyboard that I can attach to my GN2. Anyone have any luck?
I did find this ugly POS. Guy was creative though.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-note...803852?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4d08f5bb8c
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creative but very UGLY..
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GS4 owner just got a Nexus 5, and its great

The Nexus 5 looks big in pictures but is actually smaller than my galaxy s4 with a very thin case on the G4. And the Nexus doesn't need a case because the back is is rubbery and grippy, beautiful! Also, it feels absolutely premium in terms of build quality and materials.
The screen is brilliant, bar none the best I've ever seen. And better than my iPhone 5.
The camera shutter sound is very subtle, in fact I'll keep it on
The navigation keys are a lot closer so it's a lot easier to use one handed.
Speaker phone is awesome: loud and clear.
Needless to say the phone overall is as fast as all hell.
Nexus 5 screen is vastly easier to read in direct sunlight
Where does the Galaxy s4 beat the Nexus? So far all I've found is the speaker volume, which seems to be a little low when playing videos. That and the replaceable battery and memory card slot.
Its my first day with the Nexus 5, and so far, so good.
Just thought I'd give a little feedback for those of you who are on the fence about switching. I have both at the moment, but my S4 may soon be on Craigslist.

Hows the camera
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I've only taken a hand full of photos, but so far the camera looks very good. Plenty of detail and great white balance.

I've been considering switching as well - but there's a few things that keep me on the fence. The S4 has AMOLED (which I prefer to IPS, but subjective) and removable battery/microsd. And the battery is larger on the S4.
But as the other user asked, how is the camera? Apparently it's not as good due to flawed software, but there IS image stabilization. Hmm...

When you put the Nexus 5 next to the galaxy s4 with both at full brightness , the Galaxy looks muted, fuzzy, dim. Take your phone to a Best Buy or Sprint store and have a look for yourself.
And here is one of my first few snapshots.
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Was thinking about switching myself, but I've heard mixed things about the camera. I'd have to test it myself in person before I could make a decision

I used to get all anal about about the cameras too until I realize that all I ever use the snaps for is Facebook. I have real cameras for when I get serious.

Good to know.
I recieve mine tomorrow. It's been real S4 gang. Great community here and I'm hoping the Nexus 5 community is as wonderful!

There's already a thread for other devices discussion.
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Perhaps you got a lucky phone or your just so happy to get a new phone you look past the defects but according to this thread and what ive been reading over in the nexus forums i dont think theres ever been a phone thats had this many problems out the box. If i was LG i would seriously be concerned bc i think there gona be seeing thousands of units returned
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509455

I just glanced at that thread and looks for the most part like people being super anal about non issues. But hey, if you get a bad one, send it back. Right?

meh...I was really into the phone at first and was considering selling my S4, but after reading a bunch of reviews and people's opinions on it...it seems meh and I'll just stick with the S4 for now. Went to the Nexus forums and nothing but fanboys in there jumping on anybody that says anything bad about the phone and trying to defend their purchase.

phistyle said:
Went to the Nexus forums and nothing but fanboys in there jumping on anybody that says anything bad about the phone and trying to defend their purchase.
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Ha ha, that's the way it goes, right?
Anyway, here are a few more shots from the camera, and then I am off this topic. Good luck everyone.

And here are the few more snaps I shot with the Nexus.
The saturation is a bit over the top at default settings, but otherwise they look good to me.

I was thinking of selling my S4 for the nexus..until I seen a smaller battery. Specs mean nothing if it doesn't turn on.
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Time will tell about the battery life. Some have said it's so so, and others have said it last for days between charges.

I might get the nexus. But with the wobbly buttons. Non removable battery and no Sim slot. Plus dead pixels and light leakage among other problems that's kind of scary for a phone that's just been release
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There is a sticky thread for other device discussions

Galaxy S5 Leaked ahead of launch[FULL DEVICE LEAK]

Galaxy S5 has leaked today, a few hours from the UNPACKED event. This will give you an idea of what to expect at the event today.
Not much has changed from S4 in terms of design though, which is a disappointment. And it still looks like it's made out of some type of plastic and not even faux leather!
The UI is a little bit different and is much flatter.
The camera is 16MP. It is yet to be seen if it's the ISOCELL tech. Also, UHD recording is present.
According to calculations done by somebody, the battery is 2800 MAh, and it looks just the same as the one on the Galaxy Round.
There is also a Fingerprint scanner on-board, possibly only a Swipe type which is located on the home button.
Menu key has been replaced with multitask key and there is a weird sensor near the camera flash (iris scanner probably). EDIT: It is a Heart Rate Monitor
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COMPARISON WITH S4:
CAMERA:
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FINGERPRINT SCANNER APP:
CLOSE UP:
BATTERY:
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More Comparisons:
Here are some Vines: https://vine.co/v/MmIKp0w1Alm - BLUE VERSION
https://vine.co/v/MmIZdL2Jn3j - Lock screen animation
*These pictures were not taken by me.

If this is true, I am disappointed
That dotted back design is weird

rockyseenu said:
If this is true, I am disappointed
That dotted back design is weird
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It is disappointing to me too. I expected a radically changed design this time around.
It looks worse than Hyperglaze or Faux leather. And the white one looks like Styrofoam.
But maybe there will be a premium "Prime" version too. There are leaks about such a possibility.

system.img said:
It is disappointing to me too. I expected a radically changed design this time around.
It looks worse than Hyperglaze or Faux leather. And the white one looks like Styrofoam.
But maybe there will be a premium "Prime" version too. There are leaks about such a possibility.
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Hoping for the same dude. 8 hr 30 mins to go anyways

Hahahahahahaha...
It's getting worse from generation to generation. The charade to be something premium know looks really really cheap.
What do we say to the Galaxy S5? - Not this time Samsung...

Impala62 said:
Hahahahahahaha...
It's getting worse from generation to generation. The charade to be something premium know looks really really cheap.
What do we say to the Galaxy S5? - Not this time Samsung...
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They seem to be just throwing in a good SoC, Camera, display and bloatware and not bothering about the build quality!

I stuck with my phone (iPhone 4) since 2010. I really want a new device an I'm waiting for every press event from Samsung, Sony, Apple and others. But the leaked pictures are very disappointing. Again...

My preference is for the Note 3

That design team needs to be fired ASAP. I hope the press this time criticizes negatively Samsung with no mercy.

Ewwwww

Looks like a cheap bath mat you get in a hotel

Seriously ._. That's what it looks like ._. This is where I go hahaha Samsung you piece of crap with Knox and terrible ui lol can they not find ANY better styling!?!?!
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Samsung need to hire that Duarte guy from Google. His designs using budget material and costs are amazing. With Samsung's pockets and resources he could design something that would beat an iPhone or HTC in beauty and also have personality, while starting a new design language for future samsung devices.
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For me is good.. I'm looking for hardware improvments - design is last thing I will borther with..
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I'm a hardcore samsung fan, but this is ugly AF. Glad I got the Note 3 and didn't wait for this.

Why does the model says gt 00000
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This is one ugly ass phone, even though I'd stick it in a cover I would not be happy buying that phone. Was going to go from my sg3 to this but scratch that, next months HTC is what I'm looking at now.
How hard is it to look at a design or a prototype and see that it looks awful and start again?

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How hard is it to look at a design or a prototype and see that it looks awful and start again?
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this is a question that will never be answered. Some car designs for example are absolutely awful - who comes up with the designs and the fact they actually get mass produced is beyond me.
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That's a hell of an ugly phone
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More of the same. Feels like im reliving the Apple's Keynote Iphone announcements.
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That's a hell of an ugly phone
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Lets just hope thats the "Standard" version and not the "Premium"
If there is any