I left Verizon for the Galaxy Epic 4G Touch with Sprint. Service isn't up to par, I am leaving, so I have options.
1. I can go back to Verizon and get the Nexus Prime and have 4g (any day now).
2. I can pray that Verizon will get CDMA LTE version of the note (probably never).
3. I can buy a black GSM unlocked Note (today)
4. I can wait for a white GSM unlocked Note (soon)
5. I can wait for AT&T to get the Note (who knows)
Since I made a big mistake by switching to Sprint for this phone, I need to be sure I make the right choice this time around. I think the only carrier I would consider outside of Verizon would be AT&T. My beef is that the Note isn't 4g. I can live without Ice Cream Sandwich in the Note cuz it will most likely get it in the future if not, I can ROM it.
If it were a perfect world, I would get a white Verizon 4G LTE Galaxy Note with ICS. I would be such a happy camper. I guess I am looking for advise on what you would do if you were in my shoes. Thanks much!
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So sprint didn't get the contract?
http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/3/2679769/samsung-galaxy-note-sprint-att-launch-rumor
The rumor is that it would be announced alongside the new nexus...ces officially starts tomorrow i believe.
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I would very much doubt it. Because carriers have to redevelop phones with CDMA radios for US carriers, and those phones are usable in so few markets, it is much more expensive per unit to build and market a CDMA device than to create a GSM variant and allow customers all over the world to buy it and pop in a SIM. I'm actually surprised AT&T and Samsung bothered to develop an AT&T version of the note when the global version seems to be working so well. I guess kudos to AT&T for giving people a subsidized version with a US warranty.
That said, I would love the Note on Sprint, whether it's WiMax or eventually LTE. If they released it I would wait in line to get one.
AT&T could have gotten an exclusive for the initial release of the Note. So after it's released on AT&T we can hopefully expect it on Sprint. OR Sprint wanted CES to be about LTE and The Note will end up being Wimax...who knows
It wasn't even confirmed, it was a wild rumor. That said, it may appear sometime down the line.
Just curious, does anyone else think a cmda version of the note will come? I've seen rumors of the galaxy journal, but nothing set in stone, just trying to gather some opinions
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That was a joke, right? CDMA is sooooo 20th century!
Seriously, in Oz it used to be the canines testicles. With a crap CDMA phone I managed to get a signal from 45 kms away, and that can save your life in the outback. The signal goes in and out, as you'd expect from longwave radio, but it was at least there. Nobody else had had anything for 30 kms or more.
I now have a sat phone as a life-saver, and that is better than CDMA any day.
Looks like Samsung is pushing the note now, what with the Super Bowl commercial, so it'll be a good chance it'll come to Sprint and Verizon. I'll stick with my GSM version.
eksasol said:
Looks like Samsung is pushing the note now, what with the Super Bowl commercial, so it'll be a good chance it'll come to Sprint and Verizon. I'll stick with my GSM version.
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That's a really good point. I'm hoping they'll release a cdma one. I have Verizon and sadly wouldn't be able to switch to at&t cause of my unlimited data.
Would love to be able to join the rest of you with the monstrously awesome phone!
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joshpersaud said:
Just curious, does anyone else think a cmda version of the note will come? I've seen rumors of the galaxy journal, but nothing set in stone, just trying to gather some opinions
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Actually there is such a device. It's customized for China Telecom, and very strange I cannot find any specs on samsung site, only some news press articles.
Here in China the device is available right now and I'm going to get one
I was wanting the Note when I first heard of it. I got the Galaxy SII since at the time the Note was not confirmed to be released in the U.S. Well now AT&T has confirmed it along with rumors Verizon and Sprint will carry it as The Galaxy Journal. So my question. I need opinions here. I understand everyone will have different answers depending on usage and the areas they are in. But of the 3 providers, which one is considered to have the best 4G service? Do I go with AT&T, or wait for Verizon or Sprint. I have always liked AT&T, but Verizon seems to be regarded as the best cell provider overall all the time, and Sprint seems to have a one up on 4G from what I read. Please phone experts, chime in...
I love my n7000 its a fantastic phone alot of development its awesome. on tmobile I only get 2G speeds. since I love my N7000 ive tolerated it. I know a guy that on the April25th that is gonna get a BNIB One s and wants to trade. at first I was a little skeptical because of the snapdragon. after reading all the reviews and watching the videos, even with the snapdragon it seems like a pretty great phone. it would be great cause then I could actually get 4g. then again the screen is smaller not HD and no S pen. I thought about the one x but that would only be 2g too, im thinking hard what do you guys think?
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I love my n7000 its a fantastic phone alot of development its awesome. on tmobile I only get 2G speeds. since I love my N7000 ive tolerated it. I know a guy that on the April25th that is gonna get a BNIB One s and wants to trade. at first I was a little skeptical because of the snapdragon. after reading all the reviews and watching the videos, even with the snapdragon it seems like a pretty great phone. it would be great cause then I could actually get 4g. then again the screen is smaller not HD and no S pen. I thought about the one x but that would only be 2g too, im thinking hard what do you guys think?
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If you love the Gnote and want T mobile LTE, you can buy the ATT version and then flash a a radio which supports T mobile 3g on it. The ATT Gnote (i717) is 550 without contract, and you should be able to get most of your money back if you sell your N7000. That way you still have your beloved Gnote, and it works on T mobile 3g (and 4g too)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547114
Or you can do what I did and ditch Tmo and get straight talk. I did this coming from T mobile and knowing that the ATT Gnote would support the 1700 mhz band by reading spec sheets. As you may be able to tell, I decided to go with the international version.
Are you sure you aren't in an area that is getting 1900 mhz tmo 3g soon? Mostly west coast, midwest. (also philly).
I don't really see why you would trade someone your Gnote for the One. It's like in chess- if your opponent offers up a piece for an exchange, it is almost always not a good idea to go for it. It means that they have some reason that they want to trade with you.
Hmmm I may look into straight talk. I actually had the atet note before this one and switched to the n7000 cause its much better. So no atet note for me lol.
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If you love the Gnote and want T mobile LTE, you can buy the ATT version and then flash a a radio which supports T mobile 3g on it. The ATT Gnote (i717) is 550 without contract, and you should be able to get most of your money back if you sell your N7000. That way you still have your beloved Gnote, and it works on T mobile 3g (and 4g too)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547114
Or you can do what I did and ditch Tmo and get straight talk. I did this coming from T mobile and knowing that the ATT Gnote would support the 1700 mhz band by reading spec sheets. As you may be able to tell, I decided to go with the international version.
Are you sure you aren't in an area that is getting 1900 mhz tmo 3g soon? Mostly west coast, midwest. (also philly).
I don't really see why you would trade someone your Gnote for the One. It's like in chess- if your opponent offers up a piece for an exchange, it is almost always not a good idea to go for it. It means that they have some reason that they want to trade with you.
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I actually offered them the trade. The one s seems like a great phone besides not having the notes 5.3 inch HD screen. Main reason I was thinking about it is cause then I would get 4g. Im gonna look into straight talk .
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One a week I come to this note 4 forum and look at all the cool roms and stuff for the note 4 on tmobile. I have to admit I'm jealous that I can't root (my att note 4 is carrier unlocked and I'm on tmobile btw). But, do people think it is worth it to sell my note on Swappa and pick up a used tmobile version so I can root it?
In past experience, sometimes, the stock rom is more stable than many or most rooms. The trade off of a little speed /looks is instability (I had the original note on att, roms on that always crashed).
Would the quality of (upgraded?) experience be worth the loss of some cash and time if I made the jump to a tmobile note 4?
Note: I really wish I could change the messed up title of this thread, damn tapatalk app
I did it and don't regret it for a second!
Bought a T-Mobile Note 4 off swappa. Sold my Verizon Note 4 on swappa once my ETF paid off. Reasoning: Was tired of paying the higher costs for given service + wanted a "root-able" device.
One thing to consider. (Especially if you are not under contract currently with AT&T) You don't have to choose T-Mobile as your carrier. (Depending on your area...) I planned to stay with T-Mobile, however, the reception amongst other issues chased me to "Cricket Wireless" - which gives you AT&T towers. No looking back for me. It's like going from the darkness to daylight. At least in my area.
Good luck! :good:
Bought an AT&T note 4 on contract when they first came out. Got sick of not having root so I sold it on Craigs list a week later and bought the Tmobile version in cash. Haven't looked back since. Best decision I could have made. Att has better service where I live, so I kept them, but the Tmobile phone with the unlocked bootloader is by far the best.
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I had the AT&T Note 4, loved it but I wanted root. I gave that phone to my wife, bought a T-Mobile version for myself. Note I'm very happy (after fixing some issues with the phone)
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I had the AT&T Note 4, loved it but I wanted root. I gave that phone to my wife, bought a T-Mobile version for myself. Note I'm very happy (after fixing some issues with the phone)
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Thanks for the reply, but can you say that there is a major difference between your phone and your wifes? I don't want to sell my att note 4 and pick up the tmobile and then, a few weeks down the line think, "wow, this is basically the same as my old note 4."
Grass looks greener over here but I am wondering if it really is
Is basically the same thing. But I can have multiple Clash of Clans accounts now, I can take ads out of stuff, I can our new romz on if I want, which I have, and that stuff is fun for me. I'm not happy with stock TW
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Thanks for the reply, but can you say that there is a major difference between your phone and your wifes? I don't want to sell my att note 4 and pick up the tmobile and then, a few weeks down the line think, "wow, this is basically the same as my old note 4."
Grass looks greener over here but I am wondering if it really is
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You're not going to think the two are the same thing, UNLESS you buy it and stupidly keep Touchwiz and do not install a better custom ROM. I have AT&T and have a T-mobile Note 4. You get better service with a better (read unlocked/rootable) device. You are free to take advantage of all the MUCH BETTER ROMs out there if you have the T-mobile version.
For instance, a shameless plug for the @temasek ROM. I had it on my Note 3, and now my Note 4. I daresay it is the best CM12.1 ROM you can get for a Note 4, and I don't say that lightly.
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I had the AT&T Note 4, loved it but I wanted root. I gave that phone to my wife, bought a T-Mobile version for myself. Note I'm very happy (after fixing some issues with the phone)
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Could you elaborate on the issues? I'm about fed up with no root and it not looking promising on the att note 4. Going to switch to tmobile version but want to make sure im not messing up by doing so.
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Could you elaborate on the issues? I'm about fed up with no root and it not looking promising on the att note 4. Going to switch to tmobile version but want to make sure im not messing up by doing so.
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The issues were dropped calls, only 1 second of internet, randomly no text messages. The reason was that the IMEI was tampered with, and not done correctly. I was able to get in touch with someone who could fix it, now it'd working perfectly fine. In fact I have another one just like it for sale. But yeah, it was an off the wall issue, not your normal affair.