I probably didn't give the phone much of a chance I only had it for 48 hours, but the lag and the fact I got offered a iPhone 5S, Galaxy Note 3 and a Nexus 7 (2013) for it, made the decision easy.
What phones have people decided to move too, either by trading or returning there Galaxy S5?
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I probably didn't give the phone much of a chance I only had it for 48 hours, but the lag and the fact I got offered a iPhone 5S, Galaxy Note 3 and a Nexus 7 (2013) for it, made the decision easy.
What phones have people decided to move too, either by trading or returning there Galaxy S5?
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You got offered all three? or chose one of the three? - 48 hours isn't much of a test I gotta say, I'm actually toying moving to it myself (M7>Note 3> Nexus 5). I ordered an M8 but.. problems with delivery + CPW being idiots I cancelled it.. however I'm in two minds still as to switch to the S5 or the M8.
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You got offered all three? or chose one of the three? - 48 hours isn't much of a test I gotta say, I'm actually toying moving to it myself (M7>Note 3> Nexus 5). I ordered an M8 but.. problems with delivery + CPW being idiots I cancelled it.. however I'm in two minds still as to switch to the S5 or the M8.
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I got offered all three for the S5, so it was kind of a no brainer. I'm now toying with the idea of trading the iPhone for another S5, and trading the Note 3 for an iPhone, seems long winded but that's the only option. I need an android phone and a phone with iOS.
Regarding the lag, I've read a few places (reviews also) that it can be pretty bad, how true is it? - surely a phone with such a high spec shouldn't lag even with TW bloat?
Where did you get this offer? I'd happily part with my s5 for those 3!
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I got the S5 Yesterday, and it FLIES! This is my First Samsung phone, not a fan of the UI really, but came from HTC, figured I would go this way and I am happy so far. The Phone is super fast, though, but then again coming from an Evo LTE is a huge jump, even though that phone I LOVED!
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Where did you get this offer? I'd happily part with my s5 for those 3!
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Where is this "a lot of lag" coming from? I just don't have it and am curious where it's coming from.
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WizeGuyDezignz said:
Where is this "a lot of lag" coming from? I just don't have it and am curious where it's coming from.
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That's what I am trying to decipher before I get one lol
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No lag here fastest phone I have ever owned
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That's what I am trying to decipher before I get one lol
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Well, I've owned one for about a week now and I don't have all this lag that some people are talking about. Sure there might be a tiny hiccup here and there and some of the native apps take a second or two to open up from a cold start, but I don't have any major issues.
It is nothing out of the ordinary and it's an overall fast and smooth device.
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Where is this "a lot of lag" coming from? I just don't have it and am curious where it's coming from.
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It's all simulated lag. Turn off double click to start S-Voice. Disable My Magazine. Turn all animations down to 0.5x and BOOM, "lag" gone.
I actually did this side by side with the M8. I noticed the M8 was ridiculously fast at opening and switching between apps and the S5 was always slightly behind. After changing the animations on the S5 to 0.5x, BAM same speed.
I went to the s5 from the s3, as I skip every other galaxy. (s1-s3-s5). I have to say, what a difference between this and the s3. Dont get me wrong, they are both similar. But a 1080p amoled is stunning, the phone also feels great and is a beast. Also, not sure why so many people are complaining about the finger scanner, I can easily unlock using one hand and my thumb. Great phone !
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It's all simulated lag. Turn off double click to start S-Voice. Disable My Magazine. Turn all animations down to 0.5x and BOOM, "lag" gone.
I actually did this side by side with the M8. I noticed the M8 was ridiculously fast at opening and switching between apps and the S5 was always slightly behind. After changing the animations on the S5 to 0.5x, BAM same speed.
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I'm trying your tip. There's some lag in the s5, I can't deny it. I didn't have that with my n5. TW probably doesn't help here, although this is an awesome phone.
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I'm trying your tip. There's some lag in the s5, I can't deny it. I didn't have that with my n5. TW probably doesn't help here, although this is an awesome phone.
Sent from my s5, you Mirin?
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Make sure to reboot your phone too. Phone was laggy as hell when first booted. The only thing that is a little slow for my taste is opening the multitasking list.
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Make sure to reboot your phone too. Phone was laggy as hell when first booted. The only thing that is a little slow for my taste is opening the multitasking list.
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I can't wait for the customs ROMS, I'm not used to TW really, When opening phone it's not that smooth and some little stuff.
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I can't wait for the customs ROMS, I'm not used to TW really, When opening phone it's not that smooth and some little stuff.
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Personally I think it's a fair trade off. I had the M7 and it has bare bones software features. If they would have added more software functions like multi window I probably would have got the M8. Realistically the M8 is the M7 with a depth sensor. They didn't really need to upgrade the processor because it ran fine on the 600 chipset. At least I know Samsung is trying to utilize the power of the 801 chipset.
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DrexelDragon said:
It's all simulated lag. Turn off double click to start S-Voice. Disable My Magazine. Turn all animations down to 0.5x and BOOM, "lag" gone.
I actually did this side by side with the M8. I noticed the M8 was ridiculously fast at opening and switching between apps and the S5 was always slightly behind. After changing the animations on the S5 to 0.5x, BAM same speed.
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If I use apex launcher I take it I don't need to bother going into touchwiz and disabling My Magazine?
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I'm still curious where and how the OP got offered such a ridiculously good trade...
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I own a Note 3, was given the S5, prefer my Note 3.
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I'm still curious where and how the OP got offered such a ridiculously good trade...
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When people see new devices it's like an ora of "I want" - you'd be surprised what some people would offer for something so that they can get their hands on it straight away. Crazy offers aren't that uncommon tbh.
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I absolutely love mine!!! I won't be upgrading to the Note 2, I just don't see any valid reasons to. Everything I've ever wanted on a phone...the Note has got it. Besides... I love the capacitive buttons are awesome when lit up in a dark room. I'm not a fan of the physical button. The only thing from keeping this phone has being labeled "perfect" is the lack of a notification light. :/
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I completely agree. I love my note and everything runs perfect. I even have the galaxy note 2 gallery and pop up video player on mine with a sick theme. I will post the gallery and video with instructions in the apps and theme section. Also I wide love to see more activity in the forums as far as posting home screens for ideas and general info
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Lets do it. I'll create a homescreen thread.
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Im happy with the note and when the note 2 comes out alot of mods will be ported over.I also hate the physical home button which was one of the reasons i took the s3 back to get the note. I do too wish the tmobile forum had more action but since tmobile came out with the note so long after at&t and then took it off the shelves im not shocked.But i love this phone
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So far, I am pleased with the original Note..... But a few quibbles I've noticed: It's a little jerky at times (not nearly as smooth as wife's GS3 running same OS)..... I figure it must be because only 1GB of RAM... Also on wifi calling it doesn't always hang up the phone and on occasion, hasn't let me answer an incoming call either.... Maybe jellybean will fix some of these issues? (assuming we get jellybean). Overall I'm pleased and am glad I did not wait for the Note 2 (screen will be too narrow IMO) I like surfing the web in portrait mode
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I might upgrade to the Note 2 because of this;
Wacom-designed stylus with 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity, which is four times more than the original version.
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peacecorpsteve said:
So far, I am pleased with the original Note..... But a few quibbles I've noticed: It's a little jerky at times (not nearly as smooth as wife's GS3 running same OS)..... I figure it must be because only 1GB of RAM... Also on wifi calling it doesn't always hang up the phone and on occasion, hasn't let me answer an incoming call either.... Maybe jellybean will fix some of these issues? (assuming we get jellybean). Overall I'm pleased and am glad I did not wait for the Note 2 (screen will be too narrow IMO) I like surfing the web in portrait mode
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No way man. 1GB of ram is plenty. Gotta be something else. I have multiple devices, phones/tables, with 1gig of ram. The only reason there would be a lot of lag is because the stock rom sucks.
1 gig of ram is plenty
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No way man. 1GB of ram is plenty. Gotta be something else. I have multiple devices, phones/tables, with 1gig of ram. The only reason there would be a lot of lag is because the stock rom sucks.
1 gig of ram is plenty
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I agree I have a TMobile note running Blackstar 6 no lag what so ever. I replaced touchwiz with Nova launcher and it runs like a dream. On a personal note I have not had any lag or had to force close other ram hungry apps in order to "speed things up"
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Humm..... Maybe I'm just too picky..... but at any rate, the Note definitely does not seem as fast or smooth as the GS3 (IMO)
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I absolutely love mine!!! I won't be upgrading to the Note 2, I just don't see any valid reasons to. Everything I've ever wanted on a phone...the Note has got it. Besides... I love the capacitive buttons are awesome when lit up in a dark room. I'm not a fan of the physical button. The only thing from keeping this phone has being labeled "perfect" is the lack of a notification light. :/
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Down load NoLED from the Play store. No root needed. Works great and I say even better than the LED that comes with the S3. With NoLED you know exactly what you missed.
When I first went to capacitive buttons from the HD2, I had thought that I missed them. Then I got the S3 and I knew instantly I missed the capacitive buttons.
Give NoLED a try and I think you'll be happy.
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I do wish the Note did some of the things the S3 does: Like video previews and HDR photos in the camera options. I know there are other apps that can do that but I like the stock of it.
The one thing I was extremely glad that Note doesn't do vs the S3 is the gallery previews. The S3 gallery shows every picture in a tile mode like preview, the Note shows them in a group mode preventing embarrasing moments if some one looks at your gallery.
LOL..... I hear you rosedog.... Hey not to change the subject (of videos/photos)..... But I downloaded "Dice Player"..... enables a smaller/floating video player window over top of what app you're running (just like the stock capability of the GS3).... It works pretty well, too
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Humm..... Maybe I'm just too picky..... but at any rate, the Note definitely does not seem as fast or smooth as the GS3 (IMO)
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You're not too picky. I traded my S3 for a Note a week ago. I def feel my S3 was much more snappy. Everything was just a bit smoother, quicker. Love the capacitive buttons and bigger screen, but miss my 2GB Ram and LED notification.
Will def upgrade to the Note 2 when it comes out.
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Hd2..... Glad to know it's not just me who notices the difference (typed while ignoring the voices in my head telling me to strangle the neighbor's dog) LOL
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Hd2..... Glad to know it's not just me who notices the difference (typed while ignoring the voices in my head telling me to strangle the neighbor's dog) LOL
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Damn PEACE Steve your suppose to be peaceful
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illest..... Like many things in life.... I'm pretty sure that ship has sailed LOL
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illest..... Like many things in life.... I'm pretty sure that ship has sailed LOL
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Lol
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Download a custom ROM with jellybean. I'm on the liquid jellybean ROM and it's great.
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Happy with mine, not going to buy the Note 2, not enough upgrades to justify. I don't like that it is longer & thinner either. Love my note however wish it had a notification light and a stronger vibrate when on silent. Also am having a problem opening some facebook video (from app) My note downloads videos rather than open them!. Other than that--am extremely happy with my TMobile Note.
I've noticed that too on some videos. My phone starts automatically downloading the video that I'm trying to stream.
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Happy with mine, not going to buy the Note 2, not enough upgrades to justify. I don't like that it is longer & thinner either. Love my note however wish it had a notification light and a stronger vibrate when on silent. Also am having a problem opening some facebook video (from app) My note downloads videos rather than open them!. Other than that--am extremely happy with my TMobile Note.
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Download noled and you got a sweet notification light for just about any notification. Works great and highly customizable.
I do believe the note 2 will def be a massive upgrade. JB stock, quad core cpu, 2Gb ram, just a few reasons why I'll upgrade as soon as it's out.
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Debating the S4 and Note 2 for my next upgrade.
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I'm happy with mine. It's a learning curve coming off a long line of HTC phones, but the S4 is a great phone.
I've never used a Note 2, so can't comment on that.
I had a note 2 and at times I prefer a smaller phone. I tried the HTC One and it was to small. S4 seems just right. If you can might want to try and wait out for the Note 3.
Love since after the update just wish this keyboard was better. I like the stock keyboard but it is terrible to type on for me anyway.
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Try swiftkey. Its amazing.
As to the post this phone is amazing. Good battery life. Faster than the note 2. Very responsive. Overall its great. The stock keyboard is off but everything else is good.
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I had the same decision to make and overall, size of the phone made my final decision for me. I already have a Nexus 7 tablet and I just didn't see the point in having a 5.5" phone. 5" is probably the largest I'd ever want to go on a smart phone.
Overall I'm extremely happy. This is the first smart phone I've had where I'm in no rush to move away from stock.
Went from Single core ---> Dual core ---> Quad core. Oh yes, I'm very satisfied. :beer:
Really like the slim ROM and the KB that comes with it.
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funny how times change, many considered the dell streak 5 just too big back in the 2.1 days
GiantJay said:
Love since after the update just wish this keyboard was better. I like the stock keyboard but it is terrible to type on for me anyway.
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I hated the stock keyboard, why would they make the space bar so small. I didn't really like swype either. I just installed the stock android keyboard.
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Debating the S4 and Note 2 for my next upgrade.
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I've had both and while I'm really loving the S4 I definitely miss the larger screen of the Note II. I have small hands but I was starting to get comfortable with the size of the Note II when the S4 came out and I jumped ship.
Basically I'd say you can't go wrong with either.
I'm really liking this phone. It does come with quite a bit of bloat from Samsung and Sprint. I installed ForceROM 1.0 which has all of that gone. I upgraded from the E4GT and it's a HUGE difference. I love the 1080p screen and 1.9Ghz quad core. Tons of power in a little phone.
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I hated the stock keyboard, why would they make the space bar so small. I didn't really like swype either. I just installed the stock android keyboard.
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Exactly.
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By far. I came from the HTC EVO LTE and suprisingly got used to this phone immediately. Aside from no auto-correction.
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I'm happy with mine. It's a learning curve coming off a long line of HTC phones, but the S4 is a great phone.
I've never used a Note 2, so can't comment on that.
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Very very much agree.
I'm really enjoying the phone. The camera is kick ass. And the wow factor with your friends is off the charts. . Yesterday I took pictures by saying. "Shoot". Super cool
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I had the n2 from release date and loved it , for me personally this size phone is the sweet spot for one handed use. I love this camera much better. I also found my self not ever really utilizing the spen.
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I absolutely love it coming from the s3 to the note 2 to this it's great not that I didn't like my note 2 or the s3 or that the size was too big on the note 2 because it wasn't this phone is just great amazing if things it can do compared to any other device out there including the HTC One which I also have this one is by far imo the best
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I'm happy with the S3 but I'm getting the S4 in about 60-70 days. :beer:
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Team SXTP
I've managed to convince 4 people to upgrade to it after showing them all the cool stuff
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Just as I was starting to get use to the size of the Note 3 and all the crazy bloatware on this device, I gave up ... and have started using the Nexus 5 as of Friday. Anyone else move to the Nexus 5 from the Note 3? Are you keeping it in hopes of CM 10.3 someday soon or selling it? Trying to decide if I'll hold on to mine in hopes of a good root and CM ROM soon, or will the Nexus 5 be my phone for the next few months.
I seen a review on youtube, and I will definitely not be getting that phone.
Bad camera
Bad speakers
Washed out screen
Bad battery
I will stick with my note 3
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ksujace said:
Just as I was starting to get use to the size of the Note 3 and all the crazy bloatware on this device, I gave up ... and have started using the Nexus 5 as of Friday. Anyone else move to the Nexus 5 from the Note 3? Are you keeping it in hopes of CM 10.3 someday soon or selling it? Trying to decide if I'll hold on to mine in hopes of a good root and CM ROM soon, or will the Nexus 5 be my phone for the next few months.
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I've been on the fence to do it since Nexus came out. But one of my colleagues has it and display is not good at all. it is 1080p but a mediocre one. It has pinkish hue in whites. I like its size and feel but Note is something else as far as battery and display. The only thing that sucks as for now is not knowing when 4.4 is coming.
I got my note a few days before the nexus came out. But I'm glad I got my note, I think it's superior to the nexus in all ways, except for the vanilla and getting updates immediatly aspect. I just wish att would give an option to unlock our bootloader. If they do then I definitely will not regret buying this phone at all.
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ksujace said:
Just as I was starting to get use to the size of the Note 3 and all the crazy bloatware on this device, I gave up ... and have started using the Nexus 5 as of Friday. Anyone else move to the Nexus 5 from the Note 3? Are you keeping it in hopes of CM 10.3 someday soon or selling it? Trying to decide if I'll hold on to mine in hopes of a good root and CM ROM soon, or will the Nexus 5 be my phone for the next few months.
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I tried the Nexus 5. For 3 hours. Sold it on eBay. Way to boring.
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I've been on the fence to do it since Nexus came out. But one of my colleagues has it and display is not good at all. it is 1080p but a mediocre one. It has pinkish hue in whites. I like its size and feel but Note is something else as far as battery and display. The only thing that sucks as for now is not knowing when 4.4 is coming.
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You are right, the display does look a bit washed out.
I do love the Note 3 display, I just had the TouchWiz ... and how I can't default things to Google Apps like Calendar , and get rid of the nasty top menu bar with that ridiculous N always up there. I'd love to see a Google Edition Note 3
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I got my note a few days before the nexus came out. But I'm glad I got my note, I think it's superior to the nexus in all ways, except for the vanilla and getting updates immediatly aspect. I just wish att would give an option to unlock our bootloader. If they do then I definitely will not regret buying this phone at all.
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I agree, can't wait to get some custom debloated ROMs on this baby. Also, I miss my Infuse 4g!
No way lol. Stock Android is boring and a complete joke to me. And the look of it with the big icons is just stupid.
Add to all of that terrible battery life, a mediocre camera, worse speaker than on this phone and it's a big nope for me.
And did I mention how much I hate stock Android and how boring it is? I love the features of the Note and will deal with some bloat to have all of those features.
The Nexus are popular because of lower price and immediate updates. Otherwise they suck imo.
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No way lol. Stock Android is boring and a complete joke to me. And the look of it with the big icons is just stupid.
Add to all of that terrible battery life, a mediocre camera, worse speaker than on this phone and it's a big nope for me.
And did I mention how much I hate stock Android and how boring it is? I love the features of the Note and will deal with some bloat to have all of those features.
The Nexus are popular because of lower price and immediate updates. Otherwise they suck imo.
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Did you root your N900A and remove the Bloatware?
I'm big fan of pure Google, the Samsung Apps like Calendar are just ****ty.
Keeping this beast, to much bells and whistles to give up... Also I need my SD card slot...
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Did you root your N900A and remove the Bloatware?
I'm big fan of pure Google, the Samsung Apps like Calendar are just ****ty.
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Yep, I'm rooted with bloat removed, xposed framework with Wanam. I can't be happier. :thumbup:
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My wife just got LG G2. It's considered to have an excellent display. But I was reminded how much I love Oleds. And not for the saturated colors (I put it in movie mode) but for deep blacks. People should make a bigger deal regarding the contrast of these screens. It's truly a major feature and affects the whole experience.
So while I would consider a Nexus 5 a great phone the oled will bring me back to Samsung devices. I just wish Samsung got their act together software wise.
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ksujace said:
Did you root your N900A and remove the Bloatware?
I'm big fan of pure Google, the Samsung Apps like Calendar are just ****ty.
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They do have a good email app you have to give them that.
WizeGuyDezignz said:
Yep, I'm rooted with bloat removed, xposed framework with Wanam. I can't be happier. :thumbup:
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Hey bro same here. What did you use to debloat since we don't have access to a recovery or roms without tripping knox. Otherwise I would have used the Rom Cleaner for debloating since it's an update.zip. Did you just uninstall with Titanium? Let me know, I appreciate it!
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I agree, can't wait to get some custom debloated ROMs on this baby. Also, I miss my Infuse 4g!
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I still have my good old infuse, if the sim card slot wasn't broken I wouldn't have this note 3 haha. Such an upgrade though. To me the nexus 5 seems like a step down also.
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Hey bro same here. What did you use to debloat since we don't have access to a recovery or roms without tripping knox. Otherwise I would have used the Rom Cleaner for debloating since it's an update.zip. Did you just uninstall with Titanium? Let me know, I appreciate it!
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Yeah I just used Titanium to uninstall things that I knew were safe to uninstall and then froze whatever I was iffy about.
Then I installed the xposed framework and Wanam to customize my status bar and other things. The phone is running great and is exactly how I how I want it right now.
Good luck!
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Yeah I just used Titanium to uninstall things that I knew were safe to uninstall and then froze whatever I was iffy about.
Then I installed the xposed framework and Wanam to customize my status bar and other things. The phone is running great and is exactly how I how I want it right now.
Good luck!
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Awesome, thanks. Debloating it now with titanium and this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470862
While I would love to have vanilla google over cartoony touchwiz, it's a step down to go to the N5. Pretty much every phone atm is a step down imo.
I'd consider giving it a try if I could find a used one somewhere, but I've had every version of the note, and it's the only android line that keeps me coming back to android.
I watched the whole presentation again this year, I'm mainly tempted by the updated gear 2 and the camera. Any one else?
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nope, the xperia Z2 looks much better, honestly.
The new S5 is such a huge disappointment.
Samsung has, really, be come like Apple. Peddling the same thing every year with minor enhancements
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Still haven't seen anything to take me away from the x. Surprised actually.
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Samsung S5 is old people phone Private mode, kids mode for your grandchildren Camera sticking out OLD, but not for huge Nokia camera + backside looks like old case, that was attracting to the eyes and a HEART MONITOR? Why? Old people will really like that, phone + heart monitor, 2 in 1
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charlie-n said:
I watched the whole presentation again this year, I'm mainly tempted by the updated gear 2 and the camera. Any one else?
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No. The S5 still has Samsung's Touchwiz monstrosity and it still looks a bit cheap. The camera does look amazing, I'll give it that. But after having the Moto X running (mostly) stock Android, I can't imagine going back to a skin like Touchwiz.
Whenever I had an s4 I just hit it with cm, we'll have to see if developers can use the fingerprint hardware
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No. It has TouchJizz, ugly dimpled back, 5.1" screen, and physical navigation buttons.
The battery size is attractive, I must admit.
F*** the s5.... I agree with the new z tho that things nice but I'd rather keep my X
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My initial impression of it is not good, but I'll wait for reviews and a chance to play with one before making final judgement.
The Z2 blows the S5 out of the water.
Nothing Samsung has tempts me (awful company).
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What he said.
Are you kidding? It's bigger and uglier than the s4, the stock ROM is supposedly 8gb, there's no innovation, the fingerprint scanner is basically unusable with one handed usage, still uses a pentile screen, new touchwiz looks as bad if not worse than the old one etc.
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charlie-n said:
Whenever I had an s4 I just hit it with cm, we'll have to see if developers can use the fingerprint hardware
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Good luck with Knox.
Not even in the least. If anything, a terrible phone like that makes me love my X even more.
It reminds me of a Note.
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I don't see anything coming out or announced that would make me leave my x this year.
I would be more tempted to check out a new iPhone than anything Samsung is putting out these days. I just can't stand the look of their phones anymore. I had an S3 and the S5 looks pretty much the same in terms of design. same dumb home button, same obnoxious backlit buttons, same clusterfudge of features that do nothing for me and never will.
Its gonna take a really really great phone to get me to throw away my custom made, beautiful piece of technology.
What made you choose this phone over the Galaxy S5?
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I've had every Galaxy since the very first one to the GS4 and I wanted to try something different and I am GLAD I did!! Even little things like just holding the phone in your hand it is so well made, and it is FAST!! As far as the camera complaints I DO NOT see what these people are talking about because I think the camera is GREAT!!! Unless you plan on using the camera as a wedding photographer then maybe not,lol. But I highly recommend this phone.
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Since the original EVO I have had nothing but the Galaxy line till now. The main thing holding me back from the M7 was the lack of a SD card but the M8 has one so I decided to try it out. First thing I have noticed is the build quality. The M8 feels like a work of art and my S4 (after a few months) was developing bubbles under the glass and the battery case was scratched and worn away in some place. I don't see that happening here but time will tell. The boom sound speakers are also a huge plus. I used to have to cup my hand around the rear speaker on the S4 when showing someone a video. No longer. These speakers sound great and are loud. The camera has also been really fun. I'm not sure what the complaints are all about but the picture quality has been great and dual lens make for some really cool effects. I'm sure down the line there will be some cool camera apps on the market that will even add to the dual lens. The battery life has been great too. Unplug in the morning and plug in at night with plenty of battery life left. I wasn't too impressed with the launcher or Blinkfeed so I just switched to the Google now launcher and it works fine. I'm also looking forward to try out new Roms and the future of development for this phone. As of now I am very happy with the change.
aaron130 said:
I've had every Galaxy since the very first one to the GS4 and I wanted to try something different and I am GLAD I did!! Even little things like just holding the phone in your hand it is so well made, and it is FAST!! As far as the camera complaints I DO NOT see what these people are talking about because I think the camera is GREAT!!! Unless you plan on using the camera as a wedding photographer then maybe not,lol. But I highly recommend this phone.
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We both share the same reason. Plus I'm sick of the ugly cartoon look of touch wiz. This ui is so clean
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The camera on this is perfectly fine I see nothing wrong with it
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E The Magnificent said:
We both share the same reason. Plus I'm sick of the ugly cartoon look of touch wiz. This ui is so clean
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I always thought touchwiz was designed by children. I mean, what company uses those colors and a 'water drop' sound for touch sounds? There are a few features I miss though, like swipe to call/text in contacts and led notification while charging. I'm pretty happy with the m8 though.
metalfan78 said:
I always thought touchwiz was designed by children. I mean, what company uses those colors and a 'water drop' sound for touch sounds? There are a few features I miss though, like swipe to call/text in contacts and led notification while charging. I'm pretty happy with the m8 though.
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My friend brought the s5 and is pissed on how ugly the ui still is. I kinda miss all them gimmicks but now I think about it. I really didn't use them. Like all them fancy camera features that I'm sure no one used after the first few hours of using the phone. I'm happy with my choice.
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Well I feel like this phone has everything that a person would use on a daily basis tw is too bloated for my taste now sense has enough features to make me happy i had my s4 6 or so and I had to get something else and I am extremely glad i did
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Coming from an s3. The s5 was an aesthetic let down, looks like a band-aid. The M8 was a clear choice minutes after their unpacked event.
I had a note 3 which I sold and got the M8. I got a little tired of the huge screen, and could not justify purchasing a smaller version of the same phone. Only thing is I am having a real hard time getting used to the on screen buttons leading to a huge bottom bezel. I am working on getting pie controls and removing the soft keys to see how it works out.
However, having a metal phone is WORLDS better than plastic. I dont use cases on my devices and I just like to pick up the phone to feel it sometimes. Pie controls - soft keys will make this the best phone ever made.
aaron130 said:
I've had every Galaxy since the very first one to the GS4 and I wanted to try something different and I am GLAD I did!! Even little things like just holding the phone in your hand it is so well made, and it is FAST!! As far as the camera complaints I DO NOT see what these people are talking about because I think the camera is GREAT!!! Unless you plan on using the camera as a wedding photographer then maybe not,lol. But I highly recommend this phone.
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Pretty much this. Had the OG Epic and the GS3. Wanted something different, plus the front speakers and having the charging and headphone jacks on the same end were huge selling points for me. Was leary off the camera, but so far it's great. 4mp is plenty for regular 4x6 prints. Those high mega pixels are really only better if you plan on blowing up pictures to poster size. And I would imagine, that if you were in need of pictures for something like that, you'd want to use an actual camera and not a phone camera of any type....lol
Only complaint I really have are the amount of useless icons in the status bar. What a mess! Hopefully that is something that can be fixed with future software updates. I couldn't care less about the spark icon, and do we really need a constant GPS icon whether it's on or off? Dumb...
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Yea, I've never seen such a cluttered status bar.
metalfan78 said:
Yea, I've never seen such a cluttered status bar.
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I can't stand that bar either
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Major complaint for me. The phone don't display the location of the area code you're calling or being called from. I really miss that feature hopefully HTC will give that back to us
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aaron130 said:
I've had every Galaxy since the very first one to the GS4 and I wanted to try something different and I am GLAD I did!! Even little things like just holding the phone in your hand it is so well made, and it is FAST!! As far as the camera complaints I DO NOT see what these people are talking about because I think the camera is GREAT!!! Unless you plan on using the camera as a wedding photographer then maybe not,lol. But I highly recommend this phone.
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I was going to pretty much post the exact same thing you did lol but you saved me from having to do I hit the thanks button
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Ahhhh....status bar off peace. Those feels when you're status bar is no longer cluttered. Thank you Viper Rom!
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i started out with htc's after jumping from blackberry while back went with samsung for yrs after the evo 3d last samsung owned was the note 3 which i felt had no good roms felt like samsung was dead. HTC from what i can remember always had great dev's and constant roms so i jumped back so far was a good choice less gimmicks just a great phone
I'm so sick of TW I decided to come back to HTC. I don't want to have to root and go to AOSP if I choose not. TW is such a hog and visual abortion that I couldn't in good conscience go to the band aid phone from my S4.
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