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Still worth buying?

Hey guys, do you think buying a used note 3 is still a good by at $350?
How much do you think it will sell for in November after Note 4 hits the scene?

I think it's a decent deal. Not the best deal but not the worst deal.
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Thanks. I just the pulled the trigger on a "mint" condition note 3 on swappa for $339 to hold me over until I get a Note 4 in November. Tired of my Nexus 5 poor battery life.

Enjoy. Battery on the note is a beast. ?

yogi217 said:
Thanks. I just the pulled the trigger on a "mint" condition note 3 on swappa for $339 to hold me over until I get a Note 4 in November. Tired of my Nexus 5 poor battery life.
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I got my note 3 back in January and I'm still very happy with it. This is the best battery life I've ever experienced on any device I've ever owned, But I also want to see what the future holds for the note line. If it's extremely nice I will get it. If not I will just keep my note 3 till I finally get tired of it.
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I finally got the device. The seller claims that they too purchased it back in January. There isn't a mark on the device. It is definitely in mint condition.
It's on, rooted, debloated and disabled carrier iq, and customized! Easier than I expected to use one handed (but I have large hands) and fits in my pocket better than anticipated as well. Not as smooth as my Nexus 5 or even 4 (even turning most features off and using Nova), but worth the extra screen and battery size.
Definitely going for a Note 4 in a few months, but looking forward to using this bad boy for the time being! I'm not in any rush with this device in hand. The 3 is a great device. My only regret is not having moved to the Note line of phones earlier.

yogi217 said:
It's on, rooted, debloated and disabled carrier iq, and customized! Easier than I expected to use one handed (but I have large hands) and fits in my pocket better than anticipated as well. Not as smooth as my Nexus 5 or even 4 (even turning most features off and using Nova), but worth the extra screen and battery size. .
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That's weird. I have a similar setup on my Note and it is the butteriest phone I've ever owned. I need to update my sig but I'm running stock rooted kitkat, I used Titanium Backup to debloat the crap out of it, and I got rid of Carrier IQ. There isn't a hint of lag.

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That's weird. I have a similar setup on my Note and it is the butteriest phone I've ever owned. I need to update my sig but I'm running stock rooted kitkat, I used Titanium Backup to debloat the crap out of it, and I got rid of Carrier IQ. There isn't a hint of lag.
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I did the same thing, but just to my eye, it's not as smooth as a nexus 5. It's not a huge difference (it's barely a difference at all), and certainly not one that I would go back to a nexus for. It's just something I noticed with both devices in my hand at the same time.

If you enjoy rooting and flashing, I hope it's not the AT&T Note 3.
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If you enjoy rooting and flashing, I hope it's not the AT&T Note 3.
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I rooted this note 3, but I've never flashed it because I was spending way too much time messing with roms on previous nexus.
What's the issue with att? I haven't looked into it. Difficult bootloader?

yogi217 said:
I rooted this note 3, but I've never flashed it because I was spending way too much time messing with roms on previous nexus.
What's the issue with att? I haven't looked into it. Difficult bootloader?
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The bootloader is locked and probably will never be unlocked.

440bro said:
The bootloader is locked and probably will never be unlocked.
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Yeah, that sucks. I'm not going to run a custom rom, so no biggie for me for now...

440bro said:
The bootloader is locked and probably will never be unlocked.
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Except, with Safestrap it's actually possible to add custom ROMS. Took me around 20 minutes to get it set up and I;m no power user!

Should I buy the Nexus 6 or a Note 4

Hey everyone, Ive had a note 2 for 2 years now and samsung honestly has a lot of bloatware, also the phone is really slow now that even the youtube app would take 3-5 seconds to open. Which phone do u think is better and did anyone have the experience of their nexus 5 or 4 getting a lot slower in a matter of a year or two?? Thanks

iliadmoosavi said:
Hey everyone, Ive had a note 2 for 2 years now and samsung honestly has a lot of bloatware, also the phone is really slow now that even the youtube app would take 3-5 seconds to open. Which phone do u think is better and did anyone have the experience of their nexus 5 or 4 getting a lot slower in a matter of a year or two?? Thanks
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I ditched my Note 2 Wed night for the Note 4 Developer Edition on VZW. If you are on VZW or ATT and you don't get a develop edition it may be a long time (if ever) for root and/or bootloader unlocking. If tweaking the device is important that will play a huge factor. As for lag...I am running a debloated rom (no knox or bloatware) and I froze S-voice...there is zero lag now, but you need root to do that.
I was down to either the Nexus 6 or N4 DE...whichever one I could buy first. I am not a fanboy of either as both have good and bad points and I am sure I would have been happy with either. My favorite thing about android is that if there is something I don't like or a feature I want, there is almost always a way to make it happen (assuming you have root and an unlocked bootloader). Hope this helps.

My short input: Hardware is better on the Note 4. Software better on the Nexus 6.
I chose the Nexus because I wanted to experience Stock Android. But I believe the Note is a better phone overall.

iliadmoosavi said:
Hey everyone, Ive had a note 2 for 2 years now and samsung honestly has a lot of bloatware, also the phone is really slow now that even the youtube app would take 3-5 seconds to open. Which phone do u think is better and did anyone have the experience of their nexus 5 or 4 getting a lot slower in a matter of a year or two?? Thanks
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I had the Note 3 before I upgraded to the Nexus 6. In my opinion the Nexus 6 is beast & fast as all hell! I mean this thing is so fast out of the box without need to use a custom rom or anything like that. I never used the stylus so that's never been any issue for me when deciding to upgrade my device. Also the front facing speakers & the screen clarity is seriously AWESOME!
I haven't used a phone in years where I didn't feel the need to alter it to make it perform as I thought it should. I did root mine because I love using Titanium Backup and certain apps like that. I woudn't go back to my Note 3 for anything after using this! I don't recall being so happy overall with a device!!!
PS: I also feel that you will not notice much of a differance between the Note 2 & 4 but upgrading to the Nexus 6 will be a very new experiance you will enjoy!!!

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I had the Note 3 before I upgraded to the Nexus 6. In my opinion the Nexus 6 is beast & fast as all hell! I mean this thing is so fast out of the box without need to use a custom rom or anything like that. I never used the stylus so that's never been any issue for me when deciding to upgrade my device. Also the front facing speakers & the screen clarity is seriously AWESOME!
I haven't used a phone in years where I didn't feel the need to alter it to make it perform as I thought it should. I did root mine because I love using Titanium Backup and certain apps like that. I woudn't go back to my Note 3 for anything after using this! I don't recall being so happy overall with a device!!!
PS: I also feel that you will not notice much of a differance between the Note 2 & 4 but upgrading to the Nexus 6 will be a very new experiance you will enjoy!!!
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Thanks everyone!

I bought nexus 6 and my sister bought note 4. My sister loves her note 4 and I am returning my nexus 6. Only Note series has right features for big screen. Nexus 6 is not very pleasant in use.
But it all comes down to what you need must. My sister doesn't care about software upgrades so it's a perfect phone her.
There reason I am returning my nexus 6 because of some issues. Battery life is meh. Its just big. And no led? Really I need to root to get it? That's just stupid. There is always cloud app fc. I mean come on brand new phone and a fc. It has no advantage over any other latest phone except the OS (that too experience some lag).
After using nexus 4 and then nexus 5. I am going back to my one plus one. Half Price and better performance then nexus 6.
Just to answer your question, if Samsung keeps their word go with international or developer edition note 4.
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viny2cool said:
I bought nexus 6 and my sister bought note 4. My sister loves her note 4 and I am returning my nexus 6. Only Note series has right features for big screen. Nexus 6 is not very pleasant in use.
But it all comes down to what you need must. My sister doesn't care about software upgrades so it's a perfect phone her.
There reason I am returning my nexus 6 because of some issues. Battery life is meh. Its just big. And no led? Really I need to root to get it? That's just stupid. There is always cloud app fc. I mean come on brand new phone and a fc. It has no advantage over any other latest phone except the OS (that too experience some lag).
After using nexus 4 and then nexus 5. I am going back to my one plus one. Half Price and better performance then nexus 6.
Just to answer your question, if Samsung keeps their word go with international or developer edition note 4.
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So i ended up getting the note 4, is there any way to get rid of all the bloatware and make the software just like the nexus phones? Have the roots came out yet?

Should've bought the nexus 6. Smh...

Although the Note 4 is ready to hold in the hand, the Nexus 6 is better in my opinion because there is no TouchWiz installed on it

iliadmoosavi said:
So i ended up getting the note 4, is there any way to get rid of all the bloatware and make the software just like the nexus phones? Have the roots came out yet?
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Smh

lostnuke said:
Should've bought the nexus 6. Smh...
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Im in Canada and I would have to wait for 3 weeks for Rogers to get it for me and thats really late or i wouldve got the nexus 6. But is there a way to get the same lollipop rom as the nexus 6 that would be as fast and no bloatware?
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Although the Note 4 is ready to hold in the hand, the Nexus 6 is better in my opinion because there is no TouchWiz installed on it
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Thats its only advantage tho, a lot of ppl say the battery life is not so good, my note 2 still has more battery life than some new phones.

iliadmoosavi said:
So i ended up getting the note 4, is there any way to get rid of all the bloatware and make the software just like the nexus phones? Have the roots came out yet?
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Think that's a question for the note 4 forum...no one in the nexus 6 forum will have this issue.[emoji41]

ericsignals said:
Think that's a question for the note 4 forum...no one in the nexus 6 forum will have this issue.[emoji41]
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ur right, and i cant move it!

[Q] Nexus 6 or Note 4 if...?

Nexus 6 is $749.99 and Note 4 is $799.99 (I live in Canada so prices are different)
$50 dollars is not that much, and i'd gladly pay a little more for a better phone, if the Note 4 is better, if not than i'll just save $50 and get the Nexus 6.
Help me please! Thanks

i had both i like pure android dont with all the add ons from samsung but both devices are nice imo note 4 seems to take a better picture

What is the price difference between the Nexus 6 and Note 4 in the US? If it is like, over $100 then I might just get the Note 4 because of the better Canadian deal

note 4 $720
nexus $648
thats from sprint i dont know what you have

thorracing1 said:
note 4 $720
nexus $648
thats from sprint i dont know what you have
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Thanks, not much of a difference in the Note 4 and Nexus 6 gap for us Canadians, only about $20 dollars so that probably won't change what phone I want.

wait for s6 or other upcoming phones

I've decided to get the Nexus 6 because I already have the Note 3 and the Note 4 really isn't that much of an upgrade for me, and I like to change things up a bit after using Touchwiz for a couple of years i've decided to try out the pure Android experience

yea i had note 3 then went to note 4 didnt see much upgrade so got nexus 6 i love it also a lot more development

Believe it or not I actually liked TW. Except for the lag that it has. Loved the camera. But now with 5.0 I really like stock android. Between the two phones I would hands down get the nexus 6 again. Rootable, unlockable boot loader seals the deal for me.

C00lBeanz said:
Nexus 6 is $749.99 and Note 4 is $799.99 (I live in Canada so prices are different)
$50 dollars is not that much, and i'd gladly pay a little more for a better phone, if the Note 4 is better, if not than i'll just save $50 and get the Nexus 6.
Help me please! Thanks
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There is no "better" phone. Different strokes for different folks as they say. Get your hands on one of each if you can, and see which you like better.

I could afford both but I didnt want the note 4 for the following reasons.
1) Samsung - Not a fan of how they handled warranty on the S3
2) Touchwiz -although better now, still a resource hog
3) Samsung - Closed Source for many HAL's etc, making AOSP very difficult and buggy
4) S-Pen - although pretty cool, paying for something I wont use much...
5) Although technically better screen, wanted slightly bigger.

C00lBeanz said:
I've decided to get the Nexus 6 because I already have the Note 3 and the Note 4 really isn't that much of an upgrade for me, and I like to change things up a bit after using Touchwiz for a couple of years i've decided to try out the pure Android experience
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That's the same reason I picked the Nexus 6. Coming from the Note 2 and 3 I was ready for a change and the Note 4 was more of the same.

There is already a large discussion thread on this topic. http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/note-4-vs-nexus-6-t2906800
Please continue discussion there. Thanks!
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anyone coming from note 4 or note edge?

So I just came from note 4 and note edge curious anyone start to (had note 4 and note edge each 1 week of use)
Feel like me? Kinda miss the kidnapper lol
So i m loving the smooth stock experience very smooth however
The note 4 and edge seem to have a bit of the sexiness with them ?
Gonna give this 1 week trial I would probably settle with the note edge if
This don't go well ..lol
Anyone?

I came from Note 4 after 2 months of usage, so far quite like the nexus 6. Battery seems to be better for me with Nexus 6. I use everything at full blast by the way, no power saver or reduce stuff

tornado6 said:
I came from Note 4 after 2 months of usage, so far quite like the nexus 6. Battery seems to be better for me with Nexus 6. I use everything at full blast by the way, no power saver or reduce stuff
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You have your gps on?

kingrichards said:
You have your gps on?
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Yes, didnt turn off my GPS

Maybe note edge or note 4 get lollipop maybe smooth

kingrichards said:
So I just came from note 4 and note edge curious anyone start to (had note 4 and note edge each 1 week of use)
Feel like me? Kinda miss the kidnapper lol
So i m loving the smooth stock experience very smooth however
The note 4 and edge seem to have a bit of the sexiness with them ?
Gonna give this 1 week trial I would probably settle with the note edge if
This don't go well ..lol
Anyone?
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I switched from an AT&T Branded Note 4 to the Nexus 6, so far I don't miss much, I rarely used the S Pen, the Oxygen Sensor even less, and my Gear Live has a Heart Rate Monitor. I think the Nexus 6 looks pretty sexy myself The Nexus 6 from T-Mobile comes unlocked and bloat free, and is easily bootloader unlocked and rooted, two things the AT&T Note 4 still can't do.

Today is my first day with nexus 6 at work so far smooth ass response and loving it ..I'm in wall street so texted and a lot of emails and messages been 2 hours it is 93%

Is this another epic Note 4 vs Nexus 6 thread in disguise?
Call in the boys @regime2008 @TonyM77 @pierrekid

would like to see what more of you guys have to say.. Im trying to decide which phone out of the N6 Note 4 and one plus one

Went from Nexus 5, gave the Nexus 6 a shot, and ultimately settled on the Note 4 (while keeping the Nexus 5 because it's still an amazing phone and I didn't want to give up on pure Google goodness )
I won't drag this thread into another "which phone is better" banter, just answering your question. Nexus 6 holds it own, Note 4 has a few bells and whistles that may or may not appeal. I've been a Nexus guy for years, and had never ventured into the Note series, so I decided to hold one of each for a while.
After running a SlimLP build on the Note 4, I can say that both the Nexus 6 and this one run Lollipop amazingly. At the end of the day, you can't go wrong w/ either purchase.

I came from note 4 after 2 weeks usage/experience. I had all note series. The only thing I miss is multi window. N6 is very speedy and yes 6' screen is so nice...
P.s I miss also Samsung keyboard with numeric row.

shook187 said:
Is this another epic Note 4 vs Nexus 6 thread in disguise?
Call in the boys @regime2008 @TonyM77 @pierrekid
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No its actually a legitimate thread ...so far NEXUS 6 is smooth and sexy
I mean you gotta love the way lollipop animate when you touch something
Its more smoother than my iPhone 6 plus holy cow.
Point of it is that note edge or note 4 is also best of the best
So it is confusing since I have 13 days left to play with it.
I do rmemeber tho yesterday when I was watching you tube I was watching 2k
And that's when I know and smile when you hear the stereo speakers and the big ass
Screen doing its thing the nexus way....
Also keep in mind also that note4 will get lollipop it could be sick ..and solve the touchwiz thing anyway 13 days to go
Thoughts?

Coming from the note 4 after a few months. Now 1 week into the Nexus and I love it. Knowing what I know now the nexus would be my first choice. Since I can't compare the two without people getting butthurt, I'll just say there is nothing i miss about the Note 4.

drazyw said:
Coming from the note 4 after a few months. Now 1 week into the Nexus and I love it. Knowing what I know now the nexus would be my first choice. Since I can't compare the two without people getting butthurt, I'll just say there is nothing i miss about the Note 4.
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I think I'm force to agree with you.
Im digging the snappy feel of the lollipop wonder if the note lollipop
Will be as smooth if it is ...this could be check mate lol

shook187 said:
Is this another epic Note 4 vs Nexus 6 thread in disguise?
Call in the boys @regime2008 @TonyM77 @pierrekid
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Im here!! Haha!!
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Coming from a note is totaly fine. However maybe its better to wait sucking lollipop first on the note 4 before comparing or pick another device. Snappys will run way smoother but if your on exynos, you wil enjoy more 64bts and full ART runtime as well. Besides that, its already time for next generation 810 soon. So therefore its worth waiting a while more to..
And no, im not gonna bash on the nexus 6 anymore, we had our fun..so did the nexus fanclub and finaly had the thread closed
I realy dont know what to pick coming from a note but the nexus 6...
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jaron7_11 said:
would like to see what more of you guys have to say.. Im trying to decide which phone out of the N6 Note 4 and one plus
If i had to pick today, the oneplus one 100% is the perfect phone for in between snappy 805 and 810. If you like buy a expensive note or nexus at this time....waste of money, better a 270 euro phone for now, wait a few months and get yourself that awesome snappy 810. The oneplus one is fast enough while waiting, running CM rom. Most 'bang for buck' phone ever...
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niyazidk said:
I came from note 4 after 2 weeks usage/experience. I had all note series. The only thing I miss is multi window. N6 is very speedy and yes 6' screen is so nice...
P.s I miss also Samsung keyboard with numeric row.
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You can do the numeric row in the Google Keyboard, and I believe in SwiftKey too.

chris23445 said:
You can do the numeric row in the Google Keyboard, and I believe in SwiftKey too.
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Yes i know. I have actually made one. A google keyboard with pc loy out. And yes the good old Swiftkey... It is not the same like Samsung keyboard ⌨ with white background

at&t note edge first traded for nexus 6
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would like to see what more of you guys have to say.. Im trying to decide which phone out of the N6 Note 4 and one plus one
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my first android device was when i got the At&t note edge two weeks ago...after having it two days and realizing no root, no lollipop = nexus 6 for me. I HATE bloatware. having said that, the note edge IS extremely sexy but the [email protected] version is filled to the brim with b.s. take it as you will....

Thinking of getting a note 4

Do you guys think it's a good switch? Coming from an s5, rooted custom as always. Will I be happy?
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Do you guys think it's a good switch? Coming from an s5, rooted custom as always. Will I be happy?
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Had S4 for a while, was happy, but wanted bigger screen. Read some reviews and comparisons, watched some YouTube clips. Max Lee got his opinion on YouTube, should know him if you've been custom for a while.
S4 is older so there are a lot more custom ROMs, N4 is getting there.
Had it for about 2 months, I like it better than S4.
She always asks if I'm happy to see her or my note 4 is in my pocket
BTW when I first removed the battery cover, on the back side of it, it says, "You will be happy"! Good luck:good:

Good switch...but will you be happy...we can't decide or make such judgement for you.

You'll be happy for a few months, that is until the note 5 comes out. If I was you I'd wait it out a few more months and pick up a note 5 instead.

I'd be afraid if I wait for the 5 that they are gonna do what they did to the s6
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I'd also say wait. Then you'd have options, 5 or 4. And if it be still N4, then might find a better deal on it, stores or public getting rid of their obsolete N4

if note 5 becomes the s6...the note 4 will be on deals

Not sure about the galaxy 5 but I just came over from the M8 and I'm blown away by it, very happy I made the switch!

Note 4 is good to go and will be the one i keep for a while, easy to root, lots of customizations out there, and from all i have read and heard, the note 5 will be like the S6, no sd card or removable battery...but you never know...regardless, this thing is a beast and will be a fast phone that will get updated for a while.

Note 4 is wack! Completely wack! Either that or me and the 2 other people I know that personally have the phone all got lemons! I for real can't stand all the bugs and weird crap that my note 4 has a does. I'm getting another phone this week that's just my personal opinion. My note 3 was 100 times better.

It's a good switch.
We have the most roms

I switched yesterday, already rooted the same night and twrp, no hiccups. I like it better so far
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I own a Note 4 and absolutely love it.. TouchWiz still sucks and STILL makes it lag though but once I flashed an AOSP ROM on it holy f*ck does it fly with ZERO hiccups and now I can make the speaker volume even louder using FauxSound. Couldn't be more happy.. Either get a Note 4 or just wait til October for Note 5. Personally I'd probably wait but like another user said they might not include removable battery/SD card in the Note 5 but hey, in that case if you really wanted those features and they dont include them just get the Note 4 in October anyway, up to you.. That's what I would do though :good:

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Note 4 is wack! Completely wack! Either that or me and the 2 other people I know that personally have the phone all got lemons! I for real can't stand all the bugs and weird crap that my note 4 has a does. I'm getting another phone this week that's just my personal opinion. My note 3 was 100 times better.
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Funny I haven't had a single problem with mine yet, what bugs do you speak of?

Ditto. How could note 3 possibly b better than N4?

Wait for the note 5 to come out then if you care about saving money get the note 4 if not get the note 5. If you want a big screen that gives more freedom then just get a nexus or lg g4, they are on stock and dont have useless features like the s pen.
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It's a good switch. We have the most devs.

IMO the Note 4 is the best device made to date. No other comes close. The S-Pen is the most powerful tool for any Smart Phone made. I've had every top of the line device, nothing even comes close. Just my opinion.
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