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(Q) Should I get this phone?

I need a new phone for work, could someone please tell me if this phone can keep up with:
Typing 3 words a second (quite a few phones can't keep up with my speed unfortunately.)
Slight drops, maybe from 4ft on a floor as hard as rubber tarmac (like in children's playgrounds)
Slight water resistance (a few drops on the screen)
My s2 survived for 4 months of this usage, along with about a year of normal usage.
Can this phone cope? Thank you ever so much !
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Yes
BUT it is so old nowadays you need something better
I recommend S3 MINI

ahmadashraf said:
Yes
BUT it is so old nowadays you need something better
I recommend S3 MINI
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Thanks! Nah, I need something cheap. I'll only be using it for texting & music .
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okmijnlp said:
Thanks! Nah, I need something cheap. I'll only be using it for texting & music .
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Why not get another nexus 4? they cost about the same if you buy the nexus from google...

okmijnlp said:
Thanks! Nah, I need something cheap. I'll only be using it for texting & music .
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In that case there are many more cheaper options available. However, if you want a phone of at least this caliber, I suggest you to get an SII again.

gverma1 said:
In that case there are many more cheaper options available. However, if you want a phone of at least this caliber, I suggest you to get an SII again.
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No s2 plus is awesome
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AW: (Q) Should I get this phone?
You can tey the Samsung xcover. It's an outdoor amartphone
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I wouldn't recommend. A friend of mine got one and received constant force closes in all application after flashing a new firmware. This is the second case I'm aware of.
Nowadays I would buy a Xperia with native CM10 support.

Recommend this over the S2

okmijnlp said:
I need a new phone for work, could someone please tell me if this phone can keep up with:
Typing 3 words a second (quite a few phones can't keep up with my speed unfortunately.)
Slight drops, maybe from 4ft on a floor as hard as rubber tarmac (like in children's playgrounds)
Slight water resistance (a few drops on the screen)
My s2 survived for 4 months of this usage, along with about a year of normal usage.
Can this phone cope? Thank you ever so much !
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I'ts a good phone, and still a valid option with an updated rom (Slimbean or CM) however if you could afford one with more processor/mem I will recomend that

Moving to moto x??

I know that on paper the moto x is just a "mid range" device and i love the htc one in every single way...but sprint and its crappy service is even worst with my one. Idk if is just because is metal but my wifes galaxy s3 get better sigan everywhere we go. I heard motorola is really good with radios and anthenas and to be honest is the only phone on sprint's line up thats not a crappy samsung or an icrap that i would like to get...anyone has any input on this?
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Well allegedly there is a bug fix coming for how the one handles the 3g/4g switching. I would wait and see how 4.3 works.
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roflhorse said:
Well allegedly there is a bug fix coming for how the one handles the 3g/4g switching. I would wait and see how 4.3 works.
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So u wouldnt consider the moto x at all?
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Well I would at least wait the couple of weeks and see if things improve rather than splurging and buying another phone and paying an etf.
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If I was switching I'd consider the motox or gnote3
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So u wouldnt consider the moto x at all?
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Honestly, even with the features on the Moto X, the HTC One is the better phone. If I had my upgrade today instead of two months ago, I would still go with the One. Just my opinion though. Go to a store and try out the Moto X. See which one you like more!
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I experience the same issues as you. Wife's s3 holds onto signals better just about everywhere we go, Wi-Fi included.
the customization options for the Moto x had me drooling...until I noticed that was for the AT&T variant only.
I would hold out until 4.3 drops for sure.
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HenBoward said:
I experience the same issues as you. Wife's s3 holds onto signals better just about everywhere we go, Wi-Fi included.
the customization options for the Moto x had me drooling...until I noticed that was for the AT&T variant only.
I would hold out until 4.3 drops for sure.
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My wifi speeds are slower on my One than my S2. It's probably the metal but I don't think the iPhone has this problem. My speed test shows that I have 16 Mbps but the pages load as if I am getting 1 Mbps. Weird. Hopefully this is addressed in the 4.3 update if it's fixable
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Flash a ROM and lock it in roaming, enjoy great service until you get that termination letter. Switch carriers...profit.

Why would you downgrade lol
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pbedard said:
Why would you downgrade lol
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because you give a lot of oil massages.
http://youtu.be/2_JQxm53114

I have a One and a Moto X and my One has been off an in my backpack for 2 weeks now. Just throwing that out there.

Hey I just updated to 4.3 and the camera issue is still there so Idk dude. Your call
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syed239 said:
Hey I just updated to 4.3 and the camera issue is still there so Idk dude. Your call
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I dunno about moto being the one who makes good modems/attenas, but I know Samsung is known for having very good ones... I don't know why you wouldn't even consider a GS4 or a Note 3. Hell, if you're gonna switch carries why don't you just keep the ONE??
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Hey I just updated to 4.3 and the camera issue is still there so Idk dude. Your call
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I don't know why people were calling this a software issue. I think the software issue they were talking about fixing was the blur.

Is the X unlockable? After the photon/atrix fiasco I vowed never to touch another Motorola device.
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I switched from the moto from the One today. I switched because of the purple camera issue. 4.3 didn't fix it. I have to say I like it a lot more.
720p screen isn't bad at all, can't really tell. Its thinner than it seems in pictures. Runs really smooth. Cam is alright but havent taken any outdoor pics, just indoor so it may look better outside. The touchless controls and notifications aren't gimmicky, you'll use and like them. Moto assist is pretty good. The only thing I miss is the speakers in front.
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clavin78 said:
I switched from the moto from the One today. I switched because of the purple camera issue. 4.3 didn't fix it. I have to say I like it a lot more.
720p screen isn't bad at all, can't really tell. Its thinner than it seems in pictures. Runs really smooth. Cam is alright but havent taken any outdoor pics, just indoor so it may look better outside. The touchless controls and notifications aren't gimmicky, you'll use and like them. Moto assist is pretty good. The only thing I miss is the speakers in front.
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Don't know why you would do this without trying to fix your ONE first... It's obviously a hardware issue, not software. You can do all those things on the ONE so technically it is a gimmick. You basically just downgraded.

Its the second one I've had with the issue. Just got tired of it. Doesn't feel like a downgrade at all. Only on a spec sheet comparison. Its not aluminum but built very nice, feels great.
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tkoreaper said:
Don't know why you would do this without trying to fix your ONE first... It's obviously a hardware issue, not software. You can do all those things on the ONE so technically it is a gimmick. You basically just downgraded.
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No, actually. Active notifications alone are a god damned good reason to never go back to my One. It's life changing. Touch less controls are fantastic. AOSP + those two things, boot loader unlockable, rom interchangeability with all carrier, equally if not more smooth experience than the one plus better battery life, higher resolution camera, and the phone is repairable. My one will stay in my backpack as a backup phone, thanks.
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I haven't even unlocked or rooted mine. There's nothing to fix here.
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M8 vs Note 3 user experience.

Anybody come from a Note 3? I'm thinking of trading my Note for one of these.
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The only thing I can see that you'll miss is the screen size.. and maybe the stylus.. otherwise everything else beats the note 3. I did notice that even with a gig of less ram, this phone still out performs the note 3. Oh and the sound is worth the switch alone.
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sailio said:
The only thing I can see that you'll miss is the screen size.. and maybe the stylus.. otherwise everything else beats the note 3. I did notice that even with a gig of less ram, this phone still out performs the note 3. Oh and the sound is worth the switch alone.
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Agreed 100% The stylus was great for a while but like all Samsung gimmicks, they just get in the way after a while.
And I know not everyone likes it, but BlinkFeed is a feature I use every day.
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I made the transition from the Note 3 to this phone. The Note 3 ran pretty much flawlessly for me and I had no real complaints about it. It's just that I'm kind of phone obsessed and really wanted this phone.
This phone definitely has a way sexier build and feels like a quality device compared to the Note 3. I also feel that the camera is better on this phone than the Note 3. The difference in screen size is noticeable but this screen is not exactly small so you will get used to it after a little while.
Overall, if you are a phone fanatic who needs the latest and greatest I don't think you'll regret getting the M8. It's a sleek and sexy phone that takes better pics than the Note 3

One of the features I love on my Note is being able to assign a Notification Tone to a contact. Is this possible on the M8?

Anything is possible
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sailio said:
Anything is possible
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Care to share some options?

You can apply a ringtone, but not a notification tone. U can use GoSMS, etc., to apply individual ringtones.
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sailio said:
The only thing I can see that you'll miss is the screen size.. and maybe the stylus.. otherwise everything else beats the note 3. I did notice that even with a gig of less ram, this phone still out performs the note 3. Oh and the sound is worth the switch alone.
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i have someone who wants to trade me a harman karmon edition straight up for my note 3. im totally on the fence. iam a music lover and even have the HK onyx bluetooth speaker. im worried ill miss my note 3
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bmoreboy02 said:
i have someone who wants to trade me a harman karmon edition straight up for my note 3. im totally on the fence. iam a music lover and even have the HK onyx bluetooth speaker. im worried ill miss my note 3
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Having owned both, my advice would be to take that trade and run.
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I'd trade the guy. If you don't send him my way
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I just hit em up hes on his way....i figure if i dont like it someone on craigslist will trade me back
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Just got phone......so far so good
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Lucky guy...I haven't found anyone local to trade with lol
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I too own both, wouldnt even think of giving up the M8, not for a second. Possibly for an S5 (maybe) but not for a note3.
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Ive been having problems with my text. Im not recieving any text. And when im connected to my air rave i cant send or recieve any
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I switched from Note 3 to M8 as my daily driver and Note 3 still wins
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Anybody come from a Note 3? I'm thinking of trading my Note for one of these.
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I currently own both (Note 3) and (M8 Harman Kardon Edition).
While the M8 has superior build quality and superior sound it does not beat the Note 3 imo...Especially if you use and love S-Pen functionality and care about camera quality.

Ilusiil said:
I currently own both (Note 3) and (M8 Harman Kardon Edition).
While the M8 has superior build quality and superior sound it does not beat the Note 3 imo...Especially if you use and love S-Pen functionality and care about camera quality.
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im with you.....im currently trying to trade back to a note 3
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I just got one from one of our programs for being Employees for a carrier HKE should be in the mail soon.
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bmoreboy02 said:
im with you.....im currently trying to trade back to a note 3
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after a day? if u aren't getting text a tower might be down or anything, give it more time hun

Employee returned phone

I received my LG phone back but it's locked and the disgruntled employee smashed the screen. I'm an note3 owner so I'm clueless to the LG Android platform. What are my best options here? I'm considering replacing the screen myself as I've done before on phones but to get into the phone and everything is not an option I assume.
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bmwh0r3 said:
I received my LG phone back but it's locked and the disgruntled employee smashed the screen. I'm an note3 owner so I'm clueless to the LG Android platform. What are my best options here? I'm considering replacing the screen myself as I've done before on phones but to get into the phone and everything is not an option I assume.
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Wow! What happened? Why did the screen get smashed? I would freaking say something.... you shouldn't have to fix it.
If need be, you can pop the back cover off with a guitar pick, or similar. Its just like a Samsung once you get inside. Remove the battery, remove the rear housing, remove the motherboard, vibrator, antennae, etc.

Yeah I've replaced screens before. Suggestions on cheapest place to order one? Local place wants 160 bucks to replace it lol
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bmwh0r3 said:
Yeah I've replaced screens before. Suggestions on cheapest place to order one? Local place wants 160 bucks to replace it lol
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They're is a thread in LG G2 general named permanent screen damage. there is a link to a website in there where the screens are about a $100. Would throw you a link but I am driving.
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I'll search. Thanks. Here's the phone
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bmwh0r3 said:
I'll search. Thanks. Here's the phone
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Found it!
http://www.etradesupply.com/lg/android-models/lg-g2-vs980.html

Why did the employee smash the phone? U should have them pay for it.
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Why do employees do anything? I'm not bothering with it. Not wasting my time.
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There's an untold story being this.

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Untold? I fired the person for theft of fuel. Some cannot be trusted with a monitored fuel card I guess. Especially when the card is tied to a certain vehicle and they have to use a unique pin at the pump. My 160 out of pocket to repair a phone is chump change when it's a few hundred dollars of fuel
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And there it is. Had this happen at my place of employment. Said person was ultimately fired for a 2$ charge. Giving employees G2s to use, nice boss... Lol

Maybe it"s a factor to some, but idc if it's 2 dollars or 2000, cant stand a thief. I can understand the not bothering part as well, if you ever recover the price it will have cost you even more. Some former employee's of mine thought being the boss makes you rich so you wont notice, both are usually idiotic ideas. Why they think i owe them but they owe me nothing is beyond me.
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I recently replaced my broken screen.
This is the one I bought. Works well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231126397942?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

god, until that explanation, i sat here reading this thread as if you sent your phone back to LG to get something fixed, and then an LG employee was disgruntled, broke the screen, and sent it back to you like that.
i'm sure many others read the story the same way, dude..lol you have to be more descriptive..that's why people are all, "you shouldn't have to pay for this, make them pay for it!" as in, make LG pay for something they did.
but obviously now we understand the situation

jayochs said:
god, until that explanation, i sat here reading this thread as if you sent your phone back to LG to get something fixed, and then an LG employee was disgruntled, broke the screen, and sent it back to you like that.
i'm sure many others read the story the same way, dude..lol you have to be more descriptive..that's why people are all, "you shouldn't have to pay for this, make them pay for it!" as in, make LG pay for something they did.
but obviously now we understand the situation
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I was thinking the same exact thing - except that it was a disgruntled Verizon employee who was the culprit.

Never put it past VZW to send out a warranty replacement with issues lol
Once I get this fixed I may use an upgrade from another line to use the g2 as a spare for myself. Are they locked bootloader like my note 3?
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bmwh0r3 said:
Never put it past VZW to send out a warranty replacement with issues lol
Once I get this fixed I may use an upgrade from another line to use the g2 as a spare for myself. Are they locked bootloader like my note 3?
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i believe so, but there's a loki exploit or something..i forget, i haven't rooted or done any of this since september lol

I recently rooted mine, ran a few roms but made the mistake of wiping data on my stock recovery and soft bricked. Was able to go all the way back to 4.2.2. Then 2 updates later here I am lol.
Rooting and fixing are very simple at this stage.
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Update: screen is fixed... I'm going to try to replace through Verizon now. Lol. I picked up a razr HD for cheap to use as a spare. Towelroot and bl unlocked on cm11. Not touching the g2 now.
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How do you tie a card to a certain vehicle?
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Untold? I fired the person for theft of fuel. Some cannot be trusted with a monitored fuel card I guess. Especially when the card is tied to a certain vehicle and they have to use a unique pin at the pump. My 160 out of pocket to repair a phone is chump change when it's a few hundred dollars of fuel
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About to return the phone, I need explanation!

Been using it for two weeks already, got the lollipop update, did a clean factory reset, everything went well, benchmarks were giving me high scores, and now.... you'll see the pictures, anybody can tell me what's going on? Thanks!

I didn't do a clean just the update but I just might because it's moving Soooooo slow it lags like I can press stop on my music app poweramp and it takes like 10sec to register the screen tap........pathetic
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I did another reset and I'm still having low scores and super low fps in games :/

What's running in the background?

Did you do a fresh Odin?

Does it run slow or anything? If not, why care about some benchmark?
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flipq88 said:
Does it run slow or anything? If not, why care about some benchmark?
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Benchmarks make the phone ? go faster. Lol. I wish google playstore would remove all those apps. Everyphone is used different. As long as u happy ? with it is the only thing that should matter
BAD ASS NOTE 4

Just pulled almost 50 on a phone that's never off and isn't allowed in the freezer:

BACARDILIMON said:
Benchmarks make the phone ? go faster. Lol. I wish google playstore would remove all those apps. Everyphone is used different. As long as u happy ? with it is the only thing that should matter
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True, I'll just deal with it, overall the phone is great!
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