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ok so i am going to check out a DS7 for sale tomorrow. its a t-mob BNIB and was just wondering if i should get the 4G or wifi only? i am using it for my car, as a music/internet/gps devise. i have just found out it is recalled from t-mob and not being sold in stores any longer. i have also heard that there are some problems connecting via wifi, i have an iphone and connect my ipad with now issues. i need some advise on whether or not to buy this DS7. thanks for your advise in advance
For your purposes, I'd get the wifi. Why spend extra on the T-mobile 4g version? + plan?
Also, with the release of new tablets coming, you can
1. get something better
2. get the DS7 for about $200 by Christmas (just an educated guess) when its price falls + coupon. I'm sure Staples will not move these without a discount. People don't like the resolution and viewing angle of the DS7 for $300.
S4F4M said:
For your purposes, I'd get the wifi. Why spend extra on the T-mobile 4g version? + plan?
Also, with the release of new tablets coming, you can
1. get something better
2. get the DS7 for about $200 by Christmas (just an educated guess) when its price falls + coupon. I'm sure Staples will not move these without a discount. People don't like the resolution and viewing angle of the DS7 for $300.
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Well thing is, I'm not going to be using it like other people. I am using it only as a controller for my car. I can get this 4G t-mob for less than a wifi only version. My question is, will it affect my usage ability by getting a t-mob vs wifi only? Based on the fact I am only using it via wifi.
I have the wifi only and know that it would work perfect for what you are planning to do. The only thing you have to do is root it and remove the phone apk and telephony apk so that it will not use up your battery.
I don't have the 4g so I cannot give you a comparison.
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I have the wifi only and know that it would work perfect for what you are planning to do. The only thing you have to do is root it and remove the phone apk and telephony apk so that it will not use up your battery.
I don't have the 4g so I cannot give you a comparison.
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Hmm well if I can get this 4g one cheaper and I can't get it to work I can always sell it and buy a wifi only version I suppose. I'll go take a look at it and see how I feel. I was thinking if I do get the -mob version I could always just hook it up and use it as intended. But I really would like to learn about rooting and all that stuff. I've been an iPhone guy for so long, this is all so new to me. Lol
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Hmm well if I can get this 4g one cheaper and I can't get it to work I can always sell it and buy a wifi only version I suppose. I'll go take a look at it and see how I feel. I was thinking if I do get the -mob version I could always just hook it up and use it as intended. But I really would like to learn about rooting and all that stuff. I've been an iPhone guy for so long, this is all so new to me. Lol
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If you get the 4G model and remove phone.apk and telephonyprovider.apk, it'll work just like a WiFi with those removed. If it's cheaper, go for the T-Mobile one. Actually, just get whichever model is cheaper. Since you'll turn the cell radio off in any case, everything else is identical.
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If you get the 4G model and remove phone.apk and telephonyprovider.apk, it'll work just like a WiFi with those removed. If it's cheaper, go for the T-Mobile one. Actually, just get whichever model is cheaper. Since you'll turn the cell radio off in any case, everything else is identical.
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Yeah since I missed the staples sale, I can get the t-mob version for less than a standard wifi now. I'm going to go by a staples and see if I can get the deal. If not I'll buy the t-mob one.
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waxworkz said:
Yeah since I missed the staples sale, I can get the t-mob version for less than a standard wifi now. I'm going to go by a staples and see if I can get the deal. If not I'll buy the t-mob one.
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Staples discount $100 ended 7/31/2011
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Hi I have just got hold a a DS7 4g.
Question. I am used to routing, have a SGS1 running Darky's Rom and it fly's. This unit out of the box doesnt and the screens not great.
Q Does DJ steves rom make such a difference, and is it stable?
I'm also considering the Sam Galaxy Tab.
Thoughts anyone.
Thanks
Dave
dajola2007 said:
Hi I have just got hold a a DS7 4g.
Question. I am used to routing, have a SGS1 running Darky's Rom and it fly's. This unit out of the box doesnt and the screens not great.
Q Does DJ steves rom make such a difference, and is it stable?
I'm also considering the Sam Galaxy Tab.
Thoughts anyone.
Thanks
Dave
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Galaxy Tab 7 has a better screen and battery life, and is inferior in every other way (hardware wise). Software wise, the Sammy comes with more bloat (due to TouchWiz), but has far more root/ROM options.
Install a new launcher (I prefer Zeam) to really see how the S7 performs. It's pretty darned quick; it handily outpaces the Galaxy Tab in every way imaginable. I know; I have both. If you can live with the battery life and screen on the Streak 7, I can't imagine why the slightly better modding community on the Galaxy Tab would sway you. After all, the Streak 7 ships with Vanilla Android (just a custom homescreen, Stage UI, on top; not a whole skin like on the GTab).
If you're talking about the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Streak 7's only advantages are the screen size and the price (and 4G, but the Verizon GTab 10.1 will have LTE). The GTab 10.1 is better in every other way.
Hi, thanks for the reply. I must say I like the form factor and the build quality is superb, the standard UI isn'ttoo bad. I guess I'm just spoilt with sammy's amoled screen on my SGS1. Would you say Zeam works better than launcher pro on this device, also have you routed your DS7.
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Hi, thanks for the reply. I must say I like the form factor and the build quality is superb, the standard UI isn'ttoo bad. I guess I'm just spoilt with sammy's amoled screen on my SGS1. Would you say Zeam works better than launcher pro on this device, also have you routed your DS7.
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I haven't used LP in a while, so I can't say for sure. If LP lets you set the rows/columns, that's a plus; not sure about speed, though (Zeam is super quick, free, and I've never had a redraw). My S7 is rooted because I couldn't hold out more than a week before rooting my device Just use Gingerbreak if you want to root; easy-peasy.
Ok so I bought the DS7 but it won't see my iPhone that is jail broken and running mywi to use as hot spot. Any words of wisdom? Should I just root it and be done with it? I'd like to install a mobile front end and use it as my all around car system. Thanks guys
So, I'm soon expecting a Galaxy Note N7000 for my birthday in two weeks or so. And I've done googling out the wazoo to no avail being able to see if there's an NFC flash like the AT&T one for NFC. But, I came to this. I searched for NFC batteries and came to this website called exportprive and voila! It's a battery for the N7000, presumably from the Korean model, with an NFC chip! Same MaH and all. So I'm wondering, if I jam this sucker into my new phone when it arrives, will it behave as an NFC phone? Or will I need some kinda ICS ROM flash, or tweak to get it working? Or will it just not work and I should give up?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1539569
I actually emailed Samsung support about this and got very confusing answers. They said no NFC support in Gingerbread, but ICS would have it. They kept repeating this, and wouldn't say if I needed to buy a battery with NFC or whether the chip was already in there. Here is their answer:
In relation to your query NFC is not supported with the Gingerbread operation system but future updates such as ICE Cream Sandwich may support this function.
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Don't fully understand your answer. Do you mean the Galaxy Note may support NFC with ICS at some point in the future, provided that I purchase an NFC battery? Or is there no need to buy an NFC battery?
As the ICS update is soon, I'd be happy to purchase the NFC battery if were likely to be supported, as I would like to develop applications that make use of NFC "smart tags".
Please be clear with your answer.
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In response to your query, the Samsung Galaxy Note currently would not support NFC with or without an NFC battery. The gingerbread operating system does not support NFC. In the future when the Galaxy Note receives the Ice Cream Sandwich update then the device would have the software that supports NFC.
So there you have it.
But I think the answer is actually no. Samsung customer support just doesn't know anything about the hardware on their phones.
How would ICS communicate with the NFC chip on the battery? I can't believe it has a data bus for that there? Can't see how it would actually be usable.
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How would ICS communicate with the NFC chip on the battery? I can't believe it has a data bus for that there? Can't see how it would actually be usable.
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Well it does... My Galaxy Nexus is exactly the same with the NFC in the battery and it works like a charm.
Now I had the ATT version of the NOTE before I traded it for the International one I have now and what I noticed is the the ATT version has 4 pins / receptors on the battery and the phone itself where the international version only has 3. I am assuming that the 4th pin / receptor would be for the NFC chip and if that is the case then I dont know that the international version is capable of NFC period.
Mmm. Well, I'm sure, absolutely sure, that in the ads on YouTube heralding the great arrival of ICS / premium suite, they would have found a minute or two to tell us that NFC would be available. They didn't, so I think it won't. But I'd love to be surprised to the contrary!
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Well it does... My Galaxy Nexus is exactly the same with the NFC in the battery and it works like a charm.
Now I had the ATT version of the NOTE before I traded it for the International one I have now and what I noticed is the the ATT version has 4 pins / receptors on the battery and the phone itself where the international version only has 3. I am assuming that the 4th pin / receptor would be for the NFC chip and if that is the case then I dont know that the international version is capable of NFC period.
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Exactly. there'd have to be a dedicated port for communication and it sounds improbable they'd put one in but not add the feature to the battery.
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The GT-N7000 does not support NFC at the hardware level. No software will ever enable NFC on the GT-N7000. No battery will either. The North American Note (SGH-I717) does support NFC, but it does it using two bronze pins in the back of the handset that make contact with two pins in the back cover. This allows the NFC antenna in the back cover to operate. The difference in the appearance of the two types of batteries is trivial.
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How would ICS communicate with the NFC chip on the battery? I can't believe it has a data bus for that there? Can't see how it would actually be usable.
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+1 for that
I wrote the company below to see if there tablet / laptop dock for S4 with be made for the S4 active. I think the company is looking for the demand so it you want to see it come to the S4 active I'd email them at: [email protected]
http://www.migoaltech.com/products-detail.php?ProId=12
TransMaker is a Coreless Tablet that works with Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 phone.Simply slide your phone into the back slot of TransMaker Coreless Tablet, you just turned it into a device that could replace your tablet!
TransMaker TR10 package includes 2 parts:a 10.1inch Coreless Tablet turns your phone into a tablet;a moible keyboard dock turns this phone-powered tablet into a laptop.
So you're effectively getting a phone-powered high-quality 3G(4G) Tablet-laptop hybrid by an inexpensive TransMaker package.
Will you make a model for the S4 active.
Dear Customer,
We will see,it depends,I will let you know if we make that model,thank you.
Best regards
Frank Wong
Shenzhen Migoal Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:86-755-27920231
Website:www.migoaltech.com
Migoal will join Global Sources Exhibition in HongKong from 12th--15th of Oct,our booth number is 7S09 in Hall 7,welcome to our booth.
gamephreaker said:
I wrote the company below to see if there tablet / laptop dock for S4 with be made for the S4 active. I think the company is looking for the demand so it you want to see it come to the S4 active I'd email them at: [email protected]
http://www.migoaltech.com/products-detail.php?ProId=12
TransMaker is a Coreless Tablet that works with Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 phone.Simply slide your phone into the back slot of TransMaker Coreless Tablet, you just turned it into a device that could replace your tablet!
TransMaker TR10 package includes 2 parts:a 10.1inch Coreless Tablet turns your phone into a tablet;a moible keyboard dock turns this phone-powered tablet into a laptop.
So you're effectively getting a phone-powered high-quality 3G(4G) Tablet-laptop hybrid by an inexpensive TransMaker package.
Will you make a model for the S4 active.
Dear Customer,
We will see,it depends,I will let you know if we make that model,thank you.
Best regards
Frank Wong
Shenzhen Migoal Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:86-755-27920231
Website:www.migoaltech.com
Migoal will join Global Sources Exhibition in HongKong from 12th--15th of Oct,our booth number is 7S09 in Hall 7,welcome to our booth.
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I like this idea... interesting
Looks like Asus Padfone and I now that Padfone magick works good.But Active have a cover to protect USB port,and it will be a problem for conecting to tablet.
Agreed I would assume they would change the interface design to accommodate the usb cover. Like the port would flip out so you could plug in and flip the active into holding clips.
2 problems ... the galaxy s4 active is slightly bigger than the galaxy s4 , i wonder if the dock will still fit? also, the screen is 1200 x 800 , which is lower than the the s4's 1080p display ....
otherwise, fantastic idea, i know a few people who find that windows and mac pc's are too complicated for them, and the android OS would be perfect for them... its about time that phones realized their potential as computing platforms for the masses
I would buy this.
For up to $400. If it's GOOD.
I love hardware keys. I hate onscreen keyboards.
I want this. Well, really I want an ASUS PadFone for Verizon but that will never happen because VZ sucks.
I've been looking for the sliding qwerty keyboard like the one they have for the regular s4 but no luck
News about it?
any update?
It will be available on March
Check the details www.indiegogo.com/projects/transmaker-a-device-turns-smartphone-into-a-tablet
We can pre order it
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Monoqoque said:
It will be available on March
Check the details
We can pre order it
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The Website Q&A says that the tablet isn't compatible with the active, or the mini. But they were at least thinking about us.
sailzyy said:
The Website Q&A says that the tablet isn't compatible with the active, or the mini. But they were at least thinking about us.
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Is the compatibility issue anything more than if an S4A fits or not?
If the size of the slot is the only compatibility, it might be close enough to fit the S4A with some minor modification.
id never use that, my opinion. yet it is a nice idea, but the ubuntu phone is a little more advanced
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Is the compatibility issue anything more than if an S4A fits or not?
If the size of the slot is the only compatibility, it might be close enough to fit the S4A with some minor modification.
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The website's reason was the size differences. So, might still work.
Hello. I've been trying to find myself out but no luck. What happens if you cram an "old" Galaxy Note 4 into the new Gear Vr? I've already installed the Oculus App inside. Will it say that it's not compatible with the device? Or will it work just fine? Or might need a some sort of patch to make it work with my Note 4?
Thanks in advance
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Hello. I've been trying to find myself out but no luck. What happens if you cram an "old" Galaxy Note 4 into the new Gear Vr? I've already installed the Oculus App inside. Will it say that it's not compatible with the device? Or will it work just fine? Or might need a some sort of patch to make it work with my Note 4?
Thanks in advance
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I dont know, maybe its just me but for some reason I feel the old vr headset for the note 4 is better then the new one for the note 5. I can def feel a difference in fov. Enjoy what you have on the innovator version.
bree3553 said:
Hello. I've been trying to find myself out but no luck. What happens if you cram an "old" Galaxy Note 4 into the new Gear Vr? I've already installed the Oculus App inside. Will it say that it's not compatible with the device? Or will it work just fine? Or might need a some sort of patch to make it work with my Note 4?
Thanks in advance
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Im wondering the same, especially now that I've flashed my Note 4 with a Note 5 port and the model number actually says SM-N920C.
Just finished reading amazon reviews and people are saying that the Note 4 doesn't fit! Most of us Note 4 users expected a software limitation that could be fixed with rooting or spoofing, but a hardware size issue would be a huge disappointment. I contemplated buying this VR consumer headset knowing it's not going to be compatible with the expectation of making some modifications to get it to work, but if it doesn't fit that's ridiculous! Hopefully someone shares photos or videos of their problems, and maybe we can find a workaround.
Cruz77321 said:
Just finished reading amazon reviews and people are saying that the Note 4 doesn't fit! Most of us Note 4 users expected a software limitation that could be fixed with rooting or spoofing, but a hardware size issue would be a huge disappointment. I contemplated buying this VR consumer headset knowing it's not going to be compatible with the expectation of making some modifications to get it to work, but if it doesn't fit that's ridiculous! Hopefully someone shares photos or videos of their problems, and maybe we can find a workaround.
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Since the announcement of the consumer Gear VR it was clear that the Note 4 will not fit in it.
There is also a visible trend that new content is sometimes unsupported by the Note 4 (mostly because of the Snapdragon variant out there which somehow causes trouble to utilize the performance needed without overheating problems).
The Note 4 version is now over a year old and in my humble opinion it is/was a developer device but to get more testers on board it was called "innovator edition".
Porn still works. Thats all I care about. Can't wait untill my fleshlight arrives from Santa , oh ya!
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I read the specs and the Note 4 and 5 have the same micro usb connector. Is this correct? So what's keeping a Note 4 from being hacked to work with New Gear VR?
clonednull said:
Since the announcement of the consumer Gear VR it was clear that the Note 4 will not fit in it.
There is also a visible trend that new content is sometimes unsupported by the Note 4 (mostly because of the Snapdragon variant out there which somehow causes trouble to utilize the performance needed without overheating problems).
The Note 4 version is now over a year old and in my humble opinion it is/was a developer device but to get more testers on board it was called "innovator edition".
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I talked to a Samsung/Bestbuy Rep who witnessed the Note 4 fit into the new VR. Said it doesn't fit perfect and didn't advise it , but it does fit.
That's somewhat good news. Now someone needs to confirm that the software works. I am surprised a Note 4 xda developer has answered this question yet.
Cruz77321 said:
That's somewhat good news. Now someone needs to confirm that the software works. I am surprised a Note 4 xda developer has answered this question yet.
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Dn5 for the n910c works perfectly with the note4 vr innovator edition. You need to install the oculus apps using n4 buildprop but after that you can swap back to n5 buildprop. I don't know much about the snapdragon variants but if you want to know anything about the exynos n4 and gear vr just hit me up
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I'd also like to know what people mean when they say it 'doesn't fit'. I am interested in getting a VR device, but the Innovator Edition is ridiculously expensive for some reason. Can you squeeze it in? Or does it really not fit. Maybe I'll head to a Best Buy and jam my Note 4 in the Consumer Edition to see for myself.
Better to ask forgiveness than permission.
Edit: I found the Innovator Edition for the Note 4 certified refurbished at Amazon for $150 and made a separate thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mobile-vr/gear-vr/gear-vr-innovator-edition-note-4-150-t3267755
Even if it didn't fit.. why couldn't you use rubber bands or something to strap it to the VR as a rudimentary workaround? Or maybe even take part of the VR's plastic off.
I was going to buy one to test myself. From what I understand, you can make it fit. With root , you can fake it to think it's what ever device you want it to be.
The problem will be overheating and under power, and screen resolution. But Samsung really screwed themselves with this non removable battery deal..
Wilsonb said:
I was going to buy one to test myself. From what I understand, you can make it fit. With root , you can fake it to think it's what ever device you want it to be.
The problem will be overheating and under power, and screen resolution. But Samsung really screwed themselves with this non removable battery deal..
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If you do buy the newer version, let us know what the issue with the fit is. If it's something that can be remedied by modifying the back cover or removing it, I might return the Innovator Edition I just bought and get the Consumer Edition.
Wilsonb said:
I was going to buy one to test myself. From what I understand, you can make it fit. With root , you can fake it to think it's what ever device you want it to be.
The problem will be overheating and under power, and screen resolution. But Samsung really screwed themselves with this non removable battery deal..
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I was just given one of these as a gift. Love it! The new version has a power port so you don't drain the battery. Instead of separate cartridges for each phone all of the devices fit into one set up using Springs and spacers. I'm running this with my note 5 and couldn't be happier.
bfilipowski said:
I was just given one of these as a gift. Love it! The new version has a power port so you don't drain the battery. Instead of separate cartridges for each phone all of the devices fit into one set up using Springs and spacers. I'm running this with my note 5 and couldn't be happier.
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Sounds interesting, any links or pics?
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sawdoctor said:
Sounds interesting, any links or pics?
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The photo without the device attached shows the nubs used as spacers. Each level is spring loaded and compresses depending on which device is attached. The end where the USB connector is swivels, the opposite end adjusts with a spring to fir device snugly.
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The photo without the device attached shows the nubs used as spacers. Each level is spring loaded and compresses depending on which device is attached. The end where the USB connector is swivels, the opposite end adjusts with a spring to fir device snugly.
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Thanks for the pics. I have the innovator edition for the n4 but have friends interested in the vr. Nice to know the new ones aren't device specific
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The photo without the device attached shows the nubs used as spacers. Each level is spring loaded and compresses depending on which device is attached. The end where the USB connector is swivels, the opposite end adjusts with a spring to fir device snugly.
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How snug is the fit of the Note 5 in terms of it's width? The Note 4 is only a few milimeters smaller in terms of width, but I bet that could be the difference between wedging it in and not getting it in at all.
Techngro said:
How snug is the fit of the Note 5 in terms of it's width? The Note 4 is only a few milimeters smaller in terms of width, but I bet that could be the difference between wedging it in and not getting it in at all.
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Since it is the largest device this was designed for; the fit is very snug. You would have issues with the corners if you tried to fit a note 4 into this. Your best bet would be a refurbished innovator edition.
@baja, I am very well aware which devices this was designed for.
Do you guys think I should get a samsung galaxy note 4 to mess around with roms and use it as a media device like a mini tablet?
It seems like there are so many roms for the note 4 and it has a removable battery so can last for a very long time.
Which version is the best for modding and custom roms?
Redrainz said:
Do you guys think I should get a samsung galaxy note 4 to mess around with roms and use it as a media device like a mini tablet?
It seems like there are so many roms for the note 4 and it has a removable battery so can last for a very long time.
Which version is the best for modding and custom roms?
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It looks like you are brand new here (junior), boy you have a LOT to catch up with.
I dunno about your knowledge with custom roms, I encourage you to have patience, you need a couple of years to learn.
Best case scenario a few years IF the community will still use old(er) phones which can be modded. Cuz new(er) phones are a b*tch to work on since their bootloaders (a large majority anyway) are LOCKED.
It's VERY hard to get the Exynos variant working with custom roms. You will understand how and why after you will read the forum.
It's easier to work with Snapdragon variant, but (of course there's a but) this version is plagued by the eMMc issue and it's not easy to get a healthy phone.
Batteries - there's only few options to get good quality batteries for the note 4. And they might cost more than you would like to admit.
Google and XDA search can do miracles, go ahead and use them.
Good luck.
ps1: imo you would be better off with note 3 or S3 if the swap removable battery is your thing
ps2: remember the SPen - it will never work on custom rom as originally intended, it's an extra headache in custom roms
w41ru5 said:
It looks like you are brand new here (junior), boy you have a LOT to catch up with.
I dunno about your knowledge with custom roms, I encourage you to have patience, you need a couple of years to learn.
Best case scenario a few years IF the community will still use old(er) phones which can be modded. Cuz new(er) phones are a b*tch to work on since their bootloaders (a large majority anyway) are LOCKED.
It's VERY hard to get the Exynos variant working with custom roms. You will understand how and why after you will read the forum.
It's easier to work with Snapdragon variant, but (of course there's a but) this version is plagued by the eMMc issue and it's not easy to get a healthy phone.
Batteries - there's only few options to get good quality batteries for the note 4. And they might cost more than you would like to admit.
Google and XDA search can do miracles, go ahead and use them.
Good luck.
ps1: imo you would be better off with note 3 or S3 if the swap removable battery is your thing
ps2: remember the SPen - it will never work on custom rom as originally intended, it's an extra headache in custom roms
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Which note 4 Snapdragon variant model is best for unlocking and custom roms?
Where can I get some new oem original batteries? There are alot on ebay that claim oem but I am not sure all of them really are.
Redrainz said:
Which note 4 Snapdragon variant model is best for unlocking and custom roms?
Where can I get some new oem original batteries? There are alot on ebay that claim oem but I am not sure all of them really are.
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Check this forum - Note 4 Snapdragon - you will see which version is more used.
I do not have a source and also I've stopped using the note4.
Original batteries might be found on Samsung dealers locally, if they still have.
Online is more difficult and not so trustful, hence the difficulty reason I've mentioned before.
Don't get any note4 with snapdragon
w41ru5 said:
Check this forum - Note 4 Snapdragon - you will see which version is more used.
I do not have a source and also I've stopped using the note4.
Original batteries might be found on Samsung dealers locally, if they still have.
Online is more difficult and not so trustful, hence the difficulty reason I've mentioned before.
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Best choice is exynos
Fingerprint and SPen never work on any rom specially on one skins
Redrainz said:
Do you guys think I should get a samsung galaxy note 4 to mess around
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I say go for it!
I have had a Note 3 since the original days it came out and I am still using it as a dialy driver AND an older one to act as a kitchen timer/clock/music player.
But.. be prepared for heartache! It is hard to find active development but go to the general forum and you can still see some activity. The main thing is do not invest more than you are willing to loose! You can perminantly brick your device and even though you can get one on ebay or other sites, they will stil run you around 100 dollars US.
But if you want a hobby, and like me, want a secondary device, I DO use the SPen as a stylus on the Squid App for taking notes.. and use the Infra-Red blaster as a remote control for the multiple TV's at my job.
So get a Note 3. In fact if I get my Note 4 I just bought up and running, I am willing to seel you my note 3 with 2 batteries and a wall charger.
As for the batteries? I do get some from amazon, and they seem new-ish and last me a good year or so. Buy 2 or 3 and rotate them as needed! That way you will always have power.
Let me know if I can help you on your journey and best of luck to you!
Dave
If you decide to get a Note 4 I recommend not getting the Verizon model as it is a nightmare to mod.
If I might make a different phone recommendation go for a Galaxy Note 3, it has way more support to it and is also easier to mod.