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So.... Being a Samsung Galaxy S user for long time, I came to the point where don't feel "fresh" with my phone. I came to conclusion that need change. Tried some launchers, but doesn't feel cool. So now I decided to change my "baby". The two phones I narrowed are HTC one or Sony Z. Do you think guys I am doing right or stick with my S3 (and wait for 4.3)? Any input appreciated...
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Try NOVA launcher
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Oh man... Tried most of them. Anyway, today picked up M7 ,so play time. Not much excitement as had it before, but hoping for some outcome, to help me decide which to keep...
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as Nyrus say use other launcher ..i prefer also Nova launcher pro or Apex launcher pro.. and you can done so much with it include if you use other app like uccw etc... if you take some time to managed your homeacreen on phone and need some idea or help here is the link of site http://mycolorscreen.com/ there are also finish work need little tweak and you can use they way you want ... changed the phone give you nothing special as near by all Android os are the same .
h-e-a-v-e-n said:
as Nyrus say use other launcher ..i prefer also Nova launcher pro or Apex launcher pro.. and you can done so much with it include if you use other app like uccw etc... if you take some time to managed your homeacreen on phone and need some idea or help here is the link of site http://mycolorscreen.com/ there are also finish work need little tweak and you can use they way you want ... changed the phone give you nothing special as near by all Android os are the same .
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Agree with you. As mentioned before I picked up HTC One today. Basically is the same ( meaning OS), but somehow feel better...Right now preparing to flash GE ROM,as I'm not a fan of Blinkfeed and "limited" customisation. Tbh,my S3 LTE never gave me any issue (touchwood!), so probably will keep both phones... My point is that with M7 GE will get faster updates, and hopefully smooth experience. Also I'm not fancy all the "extras" supplied with both devices (Touchwizz/Sense). Thankfully, few apps/widgets are available from play store,so will see how it goes...
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Other "hidden" thing is,that Samsung will not provide same treatment as for the 9300. The 9305 isn't so widely available thus support could be "neglected"...
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OK, first negative thing: battery much worse than S3. Have almost identical settings,but HTC down to 21% while S3 still on 58%...
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Did you hear about Xposed? Try this...
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Did you hear about Xposed? Try this...
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Yeah,I know about Xposed. I let go the Sony Z and now focusing on two devices only, the One and S3 LTE. Will do play with the One and then decide which to keep. Might keep both...
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Ok, so after a week with the HTC I came back to Samsung S3 LTE. Don't know why, but Sammy just feel right for me.
Guys thanks for all your comments and suggestions.
I am not a Samsung fan boy, but from my point of view Samsung is the best (at least for my needs).
So sticking with S3, skipping S4, but looking forward to S5, which will have non plastic body (hopefully)....
Looks like I am going to get my note back from Mrs finbaar whiles he gets my N4. I have been in the world of Nexus for 13 months so the only roms that interest me are aosp based as I think I would faint if I had to use TouchWiz. So my question is is the TV out function working on the 4.3 roms. I am sure I read in one thread that this was unsupported but I can't find that now. Thanks for your help.
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Unsupported and there is no chance of it being supported. Also, you may be a bit shocked with the Note and AOSP
Ah great. Things are to stable in Nexus land anyway.
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Hi All.
Juat git the note3. Thinking about the gear but heard some dodgy reviews..whats the verdict?
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Verdict is that for the "version 1" device Samsung made great hardware - much better than anything else available on the market like sony, pebble, etc
and for the firmware - using rom developed by fOmey the functionality is GREAT - much better than the stock rom. It is all related to Your local preferences, but in fact with the custom rom You are getting miniature tablet! Read the ROM thread - at least OP and You will see how much had been achieved just in one month.
I really like the device, and the functionality superb!
It was kinda boring stock, but it's pretty awesome rooted.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515696
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personally it's not smart watch as you think. I really didn't like it that much. lache bugs
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Its awesome.. don't listen to these idiot reviewers
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It's very good stock with the latest update, it's unlimited with the null firmware. The future of the gear owners is great because we have no knox trigger, no region lock, we have root we have twrp and a great rom developer. And we have ( semms so..) the attention of samsung regarding the updates/improvements.
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daz_2000 said:
Hi All.
Juat git the note3. Thinking about the gear but heard some dodgy reviews..whats the verdict?
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With respect this is am impossible question to answer. Read the specifications and if it fits your requirements then it will be fine for you. Its totally subjective and down to personal taste and what your expectations are. No single person can answer your question only you.
For example why did you purchase the note 3? That is also a very personal taste and again a subjective purchase.
I have owned them both from day one and so far enjoy them though neither are special in my own opinion (again subjective). They do what I require of them so they fit the bill in my case. I dislike the quality of construction of the note 3 and the GG could potentially have some issues with moisture. Read the threads here and providing you use caution with the GG you may enjoy it? Some don't some do.
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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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.
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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.
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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
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And now are disappointed knowing now that it will not receive 5.0 update until march,April 2015.
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Why do you think it will take that long?
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Because its a fact research it.so are you going to be a little mad if you have to wait that long?
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Can't find anywhere that talks about releases dates? Not planning on waiting for an OTA anyway. So I'm not really mad at all. Well have 5.01 on my phone fully functioning before the ends of January no doubts about it.
If you have any proof of an April date share it though.
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Can't find anywhere that talks about releases dates? Not planning on waiting for an OTA anyway. So I'm not really mad at all. Well have 5.01 on my phone fully functioning before the ends of January no doubts about it.
If you have any proof of an April date share it though.
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Just Google it.
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"Just Google it."
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This says moved from December to January.
http://www.christiantoday.com/artic....s5.samsung.galaxy.note.4.and.lg.g3/44373.htm
You are a bad person.
If you buy a phone cause you waiting for an update that is ridiculous. Buy the phone cause you want it. If you wanted note 4 you should of waited till it was out with lollipop.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Android_Monsters said:
"Just Google it."
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This says moved from December to January.
http://www.christiantoday.com/artic....s5.samsung.galaxy.note.4.and.lg.g3/44373.htm
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It's on Sam mobile March or April but we all know all of the listed dates are always wrong.so basically I should of waited for the Gs6 oh! Well.lol
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Do you have a link for that?
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This says moved from December to January.
http://www.christiantoday.com/artic....s5.samsung.galaxy.note.4.and.lg.g3/44373.htm
You are a bad person.
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It's on Sam mobile March or April but we all know all of the listed dates are always wrong.so basically I should of waited for the Gs6 oh! Well.lol
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Link it to us then
xda23 said:
This says moved from December to January.
http://www.christiantoday.com/artic....s5.samsung.galaxy.note.4.and.lg.g3/44373.htm
You are a bad person.
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It's on Sam mobile March or April but we all know all of the listed dates are always wrong.so basically I should of waited for the Gs6 oh! Well.lol
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You made me search that horrid website to just come here and say it not their. I contacted them and when I get response back I gonna let you know. Telling false truths is not cool. Only article I found was this
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/10/21...te-to-android-lollipop-for-the-galaxy-note-4/
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Hmmmmm
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Rule # 1 of the internet..
"Don't believe ANYTHING you read on the internet"..
wase4711 said:
Rule # 1 of the internet..
"Don't believe ANYTHING you read on the internet"..
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Way to ruin my childhood.??????
BAD ASS NOTE 4
BACARDILIMON said:
Way to ruin my childhood.??????
BAD ASS NOTE 4
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Lol your 2 funny bud.
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We got CM12 so 5.0 TW can SMD
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We got CM12 so 5.0 TW can SMD
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OK Mr. Potato head.lol
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Add me to the list of don't care folks.
I'm not really sure what people are expecting; many seem to eagerly anticipate Lollipop like its the next coming of the messiah or something. I just don't get it, in the end one will end up with the same app dependencies and just a little bit of polish is added to an already stellar OS.
From the looks of it Touchwiz won't fully embrace the material design concepts that Google put out in their stock Lollipop releases. I'm not sure how to feel about that; part of me is happy about that because I HATE the way my Nexus 4 looks with stock Lollipop. On the other hand, I have a feeling that in the months to come our devices will be a hodge podge mix of various applications each adopting the material design look at its own pace. A half-adopted change in touchwiz will just compound things . . I'm not looking forward to that . . .
Honestly...who really cares about killjoy lollipop anyways? Don't like the look, don't want it, don't really need it! The white and colorful backgrounds are to bright and suck battery...Why can't Google just input an option to have a light or dark ui system wide? So many people would appreciate that and be a lot happier....maybe so many could live without root then. I'm stuck unrooted till someone accomplishes it for us on Verizon and I wish I knew programming cause is love to claim that bounty...But I barely even know how top use an actual computer though I'm great with my beast of a note4...though I still sometimes regret the upgrade. My note 3 had root, custom Rom, and was able to do what I like with it system wide. Now I'm at the mercy of Verizon intent and the ads most of all are what about me most, plus the bloat I'd love to remove... thanks **rant over...screw lollipop till I'm able to flash it myself and pick what's running on my device, and have the blacked out inverted system I want and the apps I want
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