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Apparently, there have been some rumors floating around the last few weeks about a new version of the Nexus 4 being released to address storage space issue.
...But besides that, it seems that Google is also sneaking in CDMA support, meaning those of us stuck on Verizon might finally have a chance at this.
Has anyone else heard the rumors? What do you think? Supposedly, there's slated to be a presentation at Google I/O about the new Nexus 4, focusing on its support for Key Lime Pie. So, we'll find out definitively one way or another in a couple weeks. However, until then, speculation might as well run rampant.
Links:
http://www.sidhtech.com/news/lg-nexus-5-4-verizon-sprint/1003003/
There was a second article about it floating around a couple weeks ago, but I haven't been able to find it. I'll link it here if I stumble upon it again.
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daft_inquisitor said:
Apparently, there have been some rumors floating around the last few weeks about a new version of the Nexus 4 being released to address storage space issue.
...But besides that, it seems that Google is also sneaking in CDMA support, meaning those of us stuck on Verizon might finally have a chance at this.
Has anyone else heard the rumors? What do you think? Supposedly, there's slated to be a presentation at Google I/O about the new Nexus 4, focusing on its support for Key Lime Pie. So, we'll find out definitively one way or another in a couple weeks. However, until then, speculation might as well run rampant.
Links:
http://www.sidhtech.com/news/lg-nexus-5-4-verizon-sprint/1003003/
There was a second article about it floating around a couple weeks ago, but I haven't been able to find it. I'll link it here if I stumble upon it again.
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Google IO starts in 26 days... Rumors = Bull****
But I have to admit I can't wait for Key Lime Pie...
It wouldn't make any sense to release a new Nexus phone and a new version of the old model...
Storage space issue? What? There is Google Drive (or SkyDrive, Dropbox etc.) And what do you expect for the low price of the Nexus 4... (of course the hardware is great)
Anyway I hope that the new Nexus phone won’t be a 5inch eek plastic crap like the Samsung S4, the LG Nexus is perfect hope they stay on this design.
Nexus 5 with CDMA might be more reasonable...
16GB can't be short for a bunch of apps...
daft_inquisitor said:
Apparently, there have been some rumors floating around the last few weeks about a new version of the Nexus 4 being released to address storage space issue.
...But besides that, it seems that Google is also sneaking in CDMA support, meaning those of us stuck on Verizon might finally have a chance at this.
Has anyone else heard the rumors? What do you think? Supposedly, there's slated to be a presentation at Google I/O about the new Nexus 4, focusing on its support for Key Lime Pie. So, we'll find out definitively one way or another in a couple weeks. However, until then, speculation might as well run rampant.
Links:
http://www.sidhtech.com/news/lg-nexus-5-4-verizon-sprint/1003003/
There was a second article about it floating around a couple weeks ago, but I haven't been able to find it. I'll link it here if I stumble upon it again.
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Your link doesn't say anything about a new version of the Nexus 4 but that the Nexus 5 is only going to be a beefed up version of the Nexus 4. Kind of like what Apple did with the iPhone 4S.
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Your link doesn't say anything about a new version of the Nexus 4 but that the Nexus 5 is only going to be a beefed up version of the Nexus 4. Kind of like what Apple did with the iPhone 4S.
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I actually did not read the last few sentences and its all just rumors anyways. It doesn't make sense as they would have to add not only a CDMA chip but also LTE as Verizon would never let it on its network without it. Just adding CDMA alone could drive the price up at least another $50-60 from what it is now let alone what adding LTE would cost. You would be looking at a $500 phone, more likely $600 as Verizon wouldn't let Google sell it through the play store. And that would also mean Google would have to re-submit the phone to the FCC for approval for LTE. Just not going to happen as the Nexus 5 is just around the corner and will be announced in about a month anyways.
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Just not going to happen as the Nexus 5 is just around the corner and will be announced in about a month anyways.
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Why do think the Nexus 5 will be announced in about a month? They have never announced new Nexus devices until sometime in Q4 of the calendar year, traditionally in the November to December timeframe.
I've been seeing some of these rumors and I really hope it's true. I have the S3 on sprint now but I can't wait to get a stock android phone. LTE and sprint support and I'm in IMO the one and s4 are just more of the same and I really don't like OEM ui overlays. Also I don't see Google announcing a new nexus 5 next month so this seems somewhat plausible...kind of how the ns4g came to the party a little later
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Why do think the Nexus 5 will be announced in about a month? They have never announced new Nexus devices until sometime in Q4 of the calendar year, traditionally in the November to December timeframe.
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There are rumors that Google will introduce the Nexus 5 or an LTE version of the Nexus 4 at Google I/O in May. They typically show something off at that event, last year it was the Nexus 7. Also I don't really see a CDMA version of the Nexus 4, just an LTE/GSM version as Verizon is very anal about anything on its network and usually tests the crap out of it for months before they will release it. Look at the GNex disaster for a hint of how Nexus devices get introduced and supported on Verizon. And yes typically Q4 is when Nexus phones are announced and released but specs usually start leaking out months in advance. And if the Nexus 4 LTE rumors were true someone would have shown off Googles application to the FCC to license it by now for sure. Usually some android website shows off with a "look what showed up at the FCC" post. So it's just speculation on my part that at I/O Google will show off an LTE Nexus 5.
Given that a lot of manufacturers are moving to 6-month update cycles instead of annual update cycles, it may not be surprising if google does the same with its nexus line up, with 6 month incremental update cycles and annual major revision cycles.
Will it have better battery life? That is what I care about the most!
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Well, they could build the n5 as a world phone with quad band gsm, CDMA, bands 1, 4, and 17 lte and such, then add 64gb of storage sell it for 500$ and I'd be in
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zeroxia said:
Nexus 5 with CDMA might be more reasonable...
16GB can't be short for a bunch of apps...
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But practical..no...the US is the only country that uses it...
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Your link doesn't say anything about a new version of the Nexus 4 but that the Nexus 5 is only going to be a beefed up version of the Nexus 4. Kind of like what Apple did with the iPhone 4S.
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Or like any phone replacing the previous phone
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There are rumors that Google will introduce the Nexus 5 or an LTE version of the Nexus 4 at Google I/O in May. They typically show something off at that event, last year it was the Nexus 7. Also I don't really see a CDMA version of the Nexus 4, just an LTE/GSM version as Verizon is very anal about anything on its network and usually tests the crap out of it for months before they will release it. Look at the GNex disaster for a hint of how Nexus devices get introduced and supported on Verizon. And yes typically Q4 is when Nexus phones are announced and released but specs usually start leaking out months in advance. And if the Nexus 4 LTE rumors were true someone would have shown off Googles application to the FCC to license it by now for sure. Usually some android website shows off with a "look what showed up at the FCC" post. So it's just speculation on my part that at I/O Google will show off an LTE Nexus 5.
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Your points about the the nexus 7 makes it more likely that we see a refresh of it at I/O as it is already a year old.
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Your points about the the nexus 7 makes it more likely that we see a refresh of it at I/O as it is already a year old.
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Exactly. There isn't going to be a new nexus phone. Maybe the Motorola X, but not a new nexus. The nexus 7 will be refreshed though.
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AshtonTS said:
Exactly. There isn't going to be a new nexus phone. Maybe the Motorola X, but not a new nexus. The nexus 7 will be refreshed though.
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Android Police or Droidlife, I forget which, had an article about this rumor which was more informative than the link provided. They said Google usually introduces non-phone hardware at I/O so like you say a re-fresh of the Nexus 7 or other tablet device is what they will show off.
I thought Google was going big on Google TV this I/O? 2nd gen nexus 7 is needed and I'm guessing a nexus Google TV device.
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There is already a CDMA Optimus G, so it wouldn't be too much work for Google.
I was looking at the NV Item in the Qualcomm modem on my N4, and it had quite a few references to Verizon. Which seems a bit weird other than perhaps it being a legacy of the Optimus G CDMA version when the N4 was being developed.
As for CDMA, I'll give my usual rant that it's a dead technology even according to its standards body (3GPP2). Plus the whole eHRPD thing is just a complete mess, it tries to emulate core GSM network components for circuit switched fallback
All the CDMA providers should be racing to deploy LTE everywhere so they can switch people permanently to LTE and get rid of circuit switched fallback to CDMA.
Hey guys, looking for some opinions here...
I used to be on sprint, but hated it, but it was free... Now, I am on T-Mobile, I have a chance to get back to sprint @$50/more and HTC One, or s4.
Now, to me, I rather like hspa+, I always get good speeds, vs dialup on sprint. Problem is that since I've gotten nexus 4. I've moved to DC, and am now moving again, this time to Atlanta. Lately, I get odd signal drops all over. Like I'd be at home and my phone while being in my pocket would lose service all together, or would be trying to refresh an app, and same thing. I tried many different ROM and kernel configurations, as well as radios, still same. When I was down in Atlanta two weeks ago, similar issues. Somebody I know has nexus 4 on T-Mobile in DC, and they are complaining of same thing.
Now, my buddy in Atlanta just upgraded from galaxy nexus to s4, he says it is night and day ad far as signal strength goes, quality of service. And when I was down there, I had signal drops with 3 bars to no service, didn't make sense as to why signal was dropping.
My question is, the antenna in htc one as well as s4 seems to be much better for tmo than what nexus 4 has. I've also read a lot on people have similar problems as I with the nexus 4. Will getting HTC one resolve this issue I'm having? Or is it network related and I'm better off switching just to get more consistent service?
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Please remove they're is already a thread nexus 4 vs any other phone
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Please post your questions about the Nexus 4 vs any other phone in this thread: Google Nexus 4 vs Any Other Phone
New Nexus phones looking pretty good and packed with a lot of goodies for the price. If anyone grabs when they release. Please post up.
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I already pre-ordered mine. Main reason is I don't think I can stand the S6 lag anymore. Latest OTA "fixed" it but not completely. Samsung, you were so close to making the perfect phone. So close....
I'm seriously considering getting one too, I'm tired of the ****ty battery life, will try getting an exchange from T-mobile and if the new S6 (probably refurb) still has battery issues I'll get a 5X. My main concern is that I have a 64gb S6.
Battery life will be better but not great and that's coming from the lead designer of the new nexus phones. I still enjoy my s6 even though it's stock. Maybe next year I'll switch to a nexus phone
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NYLUVBUG said:
Battery life will be better but not great and that's coming from the lead designer of the new nexus phones. I still enjoy my s6 even though it's stock. Maybe next year I'll switch to a nexus phone
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Where did you see that? I'd like to get some context cause it would really surprise me if that big battery and Android M doze feature doesn't make it a battery beast.
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Where did you see that? I'd like to get some context cause it would really surprise me if that big battery and Android M doze feature doesn't make it a battery beast.
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One of the tech blogs. It's a big battery, but these devices are power hungry
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The Snapdragon 810 in the Nexus 6p SOC is not a good alternative. Slower, hotter and I guess therefor eating up more battery.
Camera wise, LG G4 and S6 are still king imo. (here are some shots - best case scenario-: http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/29/9417599/nexus-5x-6p-camera-photos-images)
While I would love to buy another nexus, I have to pass this one and wait for next year, as it is way too expensive imo.
Be warned! No band 12 support (at least initially) with the new nexus phones. T-mobile won't let unlocked phones use band 12 unless they become VoLTE certified.
This is a galaxy s6 thread not a nexus thread.
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This is a galaxy s6 thread not a nexus thread.
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And your point being? We are having a discussion about the nexus phone. No need for the negative attitude or comment.
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The Snapdragon 810 in the Nexus 6p SOC is not a good alternative. Slower, hotter and I guess therefor eating up more battery.
Camera wise, LG G4 and S6 are still king imo. (here are some shots - best case scenario-: http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/29/9417599/nexus-5x-6p-camera-photos-images)
While I would love to buy another nexus, I have to pass this one and wait for next year, as it is way too expensive imo.
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A couple things I'm hopeful for. 1, the 810 is ver 2.1 so it should fix those issues. 2, the camera has been rated and did extremely well. http://www.androidauthority.com/nexus-6p-second-best-mobile-camera-645771/
Back to the Snapdragon 810 vs our phones. I'm so disappointed with what Samsung has done to this fantastic hardware with their crappy software. My phone lags, stutters. My old HTC M8 is lightning fast compared. So specs are great and all...(dont misinterpret my frustration, its solely towards Samsung)
Just wish we could get a vanilla based rom for the s6. :/ lol
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I had lag issues on my S6, but since the last bigger update (not the little one we just got) my phone has been flying and working great. Are you on the most recent update?
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Be warned! No band 12 support (at least initially) with the new nexus phones. T-mobile won't let unlocked phones use band 12 unless they become VoLTE certified.
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I've been trying to figure this out... I chatted with T-Mobile but still don't really have a clear answer. I currently run on Band 4 on my Nexus 6 (which I love BTW) and my S6. Where I'm at, Columbus, Ohio, there is not support for Band 12. If/when Band 12 is activated here, will I then lose the ability to access LTE via Band 4? Or would Band 12 just simply be added in addition to Band 4?
This is the only reason I am debating on canceling my pre-order for the Nexus 6P... For those wanting a direct comparison of an N6 vs S6... I'll keep it short and sweet, the N6 blows away the S6 in every aspect except camera and fingerprint reader... The fact that the 6P has a significantly improved camera, and a fingerprint reader, it was a no brainer for me. The N6 has SOOO much support on XDA, endless options, constantly getting updates, doesn't have the super annoying poor ram management of the Galaxy lineup, I could go on and on. I'm still going to hold onto my S6 and sell my N6 and OPO for the 6P. I think once Chase is added to Samsung Pay that may drive me back to the S6... but as I flip back and forth between my N6 and S6, I find myself constantly going back to the N6 for longer periods of time.
I'd have a 6 already if not for the size. I can't wait to actually sacrifice this 6S to a hammer and get something else. The holy grail would be the Sony Z5, but it's unlikely to make it here. I'm very disappointed the 6P/5X don't have wireless charging though. Push comes to shove though, the 5X might be the way to go.
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I've been trying to figure this out... I chatted with T-Mobile but still don't really have a clear answer. I currently run on Band 4 on my Nexus 6 (which I love BTW) and my S6. Where I'm at, Columbus, Ohio, there is not support for Band 12. If/when Band 12 is activated here, will I then lose the ability to access LTE via Band 4? Or would Band 12 just simply be added in addition to Band 4?
This is the only reason I am debating on canceling my pre-order for the Nexus 6P... For those wanting a direct comparison of an N6 vs S6... I'll keep it short and sweet, the N6 blows away the S6 in every aspect except camera and fingerprint reader... The fact that the 6P has a significantly improved camera, and a fingerprint reader, it was a no brainer for me. The N6 has SOOO much support on XDA, endless options, constantly getting updates, doesn't have the super annoying poor ram management of the Galaxy lineup, I could go on and on. I'm still going to hold onto my S6 and sell my N6 and OPO for the 6P. I think once Chase is added to Samsung Pay that may drive me back to the S6... but as I flip back and forth between my N6 and S6, I find myself constantly going back to the N6 for longer periods of time.
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It would be added in addition to band 4. The only issue I have is in my house band 12 is always a stronger signal but it doesn't have the fastest bandwith. So I might get a faster download speed with band 4 even though it has a week er signal. I can manually change to band 4 with my s6 by using the code *#2263#
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It would be added in addition to band 4. The only issue I have is in my house band 12 is always a stronger signal but it doesn't have the fastest bandwith. So I might get a faster download speed with band 4 even though it has a week er signal. I can manually change to band 4 with my s6 by using the code *#2263#
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It's odd because I get usually full LTE signal inside my home, but my speeds are usually unbearable. I've chatted with t force on this too.. They've done some things that occasionally make it better, like 5mbps, but its usually .5 mbps or less.
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Powell730 said:
It's odd because I get usually full LTE signal inside my home, but my speeds are usually unbearable. I've chatted with t force on this too.. They've done some things that occasionally make it better, like 5mbps, but its usually .5 mbps or less.
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I had issues with my data being slow but I was on a custom rom. Then I went back to stock and it's all good.
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I had issues with my data being slow but I was on a custom rom. Then I went back to stock and it's all good.
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That's def not the case for me. It happens on my N6, S6, and wife's iPhone.
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brucipher said:
I had lag issues on my S6, but since the last bigger update (not the little one we just got) my phone has been flying and working great. Are you on the most recent update?
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Have you tried using the Play Store to browse anything whatsoever? Holy s**t is it laggy and jittery. I'm on the latest version, and it's still a jittery mess. Also selecting a text from the notification shade takes 5-10 seconds to open Hangouts. Those are the two big ones for me. That and the constantly restarting apps even when they've been hanging out in RAM draining battery. WTF? One example: Chrome can hangout running in the background draining my battery like a champ, but if I switch back to it, it reloads...every...single...tab. Grrrr!
Hey guys just thought I'd start a thread for us Canadians to share information and also our experiences with the OnePlus 3. I just got mine this Monday and so far I'm very happy with it. What about you?
Got mine two weeks ago and loving it. Just like when I got my OPO years ago, I had to adjust my APN settings for my 4g to work properly.
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I'm on Rogers BTW
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Same here, on Rogers. Just got mine today, had to change the APN from chatr to Rogers LTE. No problems. Absolutely love it.
Have you had a oneplus device before?
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On virgin mobile in Ontario. No issues and no need to change the APN .
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Have you had a oneplus device before?
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I had the one plus one which I had traded for an LG G3 and back then I felt like I was the one who came out on top. I 0assed on the op2 and opx due to the lack of NFC. It was a deal breaker for me. This one plus 3 rooted with xposed is sweet. I really don't miss my s7 edge, yet...
Seeing as you're with Rogers you don't miss VoLTE? I'm trying to find a way to get it to work.
Just got my OP3 today and absolutely loving it so far.
My signal was dropping constantly from 3g to h+. Switched the APN to Rogers LTE and it's so much better. Make sure you change these settings.
I'm on Bell in New Brunswick and didn't need to change the APN or anything.
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I had the one plus one which I had traded for an LG G3 and back then I felt like I was the one who came out on top. I 0assed on the op2 and opx due to the lack of NFC. It was a deal breaker for me. This one plus 3 rooted with xposed is sweet. I really don't miss my s7 edge, yet...
Seeing as you're with Rogers you don't miss VoLTE? I'm trying to find a way to get it to work.
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I literally had to Google that because I was not aware of what that was lol. So I guess I won't miss it lol!
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There probably won't be any way to get VoLTE working unless Rogers decides to sell this device and add it to the list of VoLTE capable handsets. I went through all the hoops with my Nexus 5x trying to get it to work. Even the 6p (which they sell) isn't added to the list of capable handsets and therefore does not get VoLTE.
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There probably won't be any way to get VoLTE working unless Rogers decides to sell this device and add it to the list of VoLTE capable handsets. I went through all the hoops with my Nexus 5x trying to get it to work. Even the 6p (which they sell) isn't added to the list of capable handsets and therefore does not get VoLTE.
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I know. You're right. They s**k that way...
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I know. You're right. They s**k that way...
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Yeah... man I tried EVERYTHING, everything with my 5x and 6p. There's more in the op3 build.prop tho, so maybe there's a chance. Maybe. Rogers needs to pull their heads out of their a** and just open up network, let the phone decide if it's able to support VoLTE.
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Yeah... man I tried EVERYTHING, everything with my 5x and 6p. There's more in the op3 build.prop tho, so maybe there's a chance. Maybe. Rogers needs to pull their heads out of their a** and just open up network, let the phone decide if it's able to support VoLTE.
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Can't have that. They want everyone buying handsets from them on contract. Not unlocked.
P.S. Really happy with my 1+3 so far...
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Can't have that. They want everyone buying handsets from them on contract. Not unlocked.
P.S. Really happy with my 1+3 so far...
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No kidding...
Absolutely happy with this device. All layered up with domination.
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Yeah... man I tried EVERYTHING, everything with my 5x and 6p. There's more in the op3 build.prop tho, so maybe there's a chance. Maybe. Rogers needs to pull their heads out of their a** and just open up network, let the phone decide if it's able to support VoLTE.
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I bought the s6 edge, note 5, s7 edge and I'm going to buy the note 7 when it comes out. That's 3 contracts I'll have payed off in 2 years. The least the can do is open up their network to my other devices.
Hey guys anyone having issues with some widgets not populating after reboot? For me it's news and weather and the android authority widgets. I have to remove and re add both or either after each reboot.
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Just got mine a couple days ago. It's so fast! Pretty light, and much easier to hold than my Note 2 which has served for more than 3 years and died 2 days before OP3 arrived. Finger print log is instant but sometimes it shows errors like: not recognized or finger move too fast. Another issue palm rejection is not working very well. Also enabling adaptive brightness sometimes make the phone very dark. Hopefully, these issues can resolved quickly.
Fido. Came from OPO. Anyone notice that mobile signal strength notification in the status bar icon is less than the OPO on LTE? I still get about -110dBm so not sure about the difference in the status bar icon.
Loving my 1+3 , been on it for a week now, can't imagine going back to my old phone. Anyone having weak signals on the Telus network?
Has anyone received the new update 3.2.1 without doing the VPN trick??
Juat checked now and still haven't received it.
Ok guys i want a note 4.A guy is selling a used one that is 910t (t-mobile).I just want to know that is it rootable on latest firmware marshmallow?
And i can get its odin flashable stock roms in case something goes wrong?
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I will be honest with you. While my Note 4 worked without issues, it was the best phone I ever had and I would not even think to upgrade it. However, about two months after my warranty expired, I received an update (I rooted my phone a week before to use wifi tether) and it began to glitch really bad. This have been reported in a thread right below this one (ddi: mmc_read failed....) check it out. Some people report the same issue that something is going on with the phone's internals. After recent update (epk2), the glitching stopped a bit and only happen when I run some apps (not very heavy ones, as if RAM fails or emmc). Not me nor anyone in that thread was able to clearly identify what is the problem. Could be anything from bad emmc chip to anything in the hardware. Could be just OS getting messed up. So if you buy it, be cautious when you going to mod it.
I ordered a new motherboard and hopefully this phone will last me another year or two. Really loved it!
I was going to root it right after buying it but now i'm curious.Is there any way to check if device has that issue or not?
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I was going to root it right after buying it but now i'm curious.Is there any way to check if device has that issue or not?
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I don't even know. It happened to others on different occasions. Some reported it as early as August and they had a different version of bootloader and OS from mine. Could be that some of the phones have bad emmc chip (like old MyTouch 4G - HTC had two different vendors for chips. While one was good, the other was failing over time). Maybe if everyone in that thread checked and posted their versions of hardware - we could get somewhere...
By the way, other Note 4 versions also experience this issue.
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I was going to root it right after buying it but now i'm curious.Is there any way to check if device has that issue or not?
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What are your options?
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What are your options?
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Note 4 only
Actually i want a flagship phone not a mid ranger so i can get all good features in a mobile.
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Note 4 only
Actually i want a flagship phone not a mid ranger so i can get all good features in a mobile.
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Go with 6p or Nexus 6
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Go with 6p or Nexus 6
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Here in pakistan,there are very few people who use nexus phones so it's not possible to get it.Mostl people use samsung,lg or iphone,they are easily available and in good price
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Here in pakistan,there are very few people who use nexus phones so it's not possible to get it.Mostl people use samsung,lg or iphone,they are easily available and in good price
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Oh I see.
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Go for it, if the condition of the phone is up to your liking. Im on SmoresV1 6.0.1 rooted with the beastmode kernel and the phone is running great. No issues or problems with it.
Once I upgraded my Note4 to Android 5, and later 6 the phone experienced severe overheating issues. It finally died, and then two weeks ago I received a new replacement note4 with 5.0.1, it just bricked today.
Do not get a Note4 unless it is running 4.4.4, and do not upgrade.
keithwwalker said:
Once I upgraded my Note4 to Android 5, and later 6 the phone experienced severe overheating issues. It finally died, and then two weeks ago I received a new replacement note4 with 5.0.1, it just bricked today.
Do not get a Note4 unless it is running 4.4.4, and do not upgrade.
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Actually I've already got note 4 and it was on 5.0.1.I upgraded it to 6.0.1 and everything is fine(and hope it stays this way).
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Well good for you, but a lot of people are having their phones bricked (just browse this forum). This is not a reliable phone when it is upgraded.
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Actually I've already got note 4 and it was on 5.0.1.I upgraded it to 6.0.1 and everything is fine(and hope it stays this way).
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Samsung might release the note 7 again with a better battery i would wait on that
keithwwalker said:
Once I upgraded my Note4 to Android 5, and later 6 the phone experienced severe overheating issues. It finally died, and then two weeks ago I received a new replacement note4 with 5.0.1, it just bricked today.
Do not get a Note4 unless it is running 4.4.4, and do not upgrade.
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Thats not true bro i am running 6.0.1 from 9months without any issues and before that 5.1.1. I had some battery issues but since i got new battery everything is fine now.
Probably something wrong with your device motherboard.
Kitkat is outdated now and many games doesn't work.
No it is true that many users are having problems with upgrades. I didn't say you had a problem. I had the same problem with a BRAND NEW Note4 in 2 weeks of use.
I am going to be the odd one out and NOT recommend that you buy this phone if you want the most reliable custom ROM experience.
The hardware is all there, it's all great. It's got that tablet pen (if you use it, it's a pretty good Wacom-enabled one.) The problem is the software support. None of the bigger, official ROMs like LineageOS, AOSP, AICP, CopperheadOS etc... officially support it. The firmware is very tricky and difficult to get working, I'd assume. And I don't trust any of the developers here in terms of how long they will support their ROMs. Anyone, anytime could just decide that they don't want to support their ROM anymore, then all those contributions will usually either go to waste, or hopefully become forked. Regardless, after the discontinuation of Cyanogenmod and the huge disappointment I've felt over the past few months with no big developments on the Note 4 on LineageOS, I can't really say that the Note 4 is a good choice for software developer support.
Do the right thing, and get a smartphone supported by the major custom ROMs (LineageOS, AOSP, AICP, CopperheadOS). Unfortunately, any ROMs that have a foothold and a Website, usually set the groundwork for other ROMs, and the stage of what phones should be supported. The Galaxy Note 4 is on none of those lists, and this is a very sad, sad thing, but it's just the reality of it. The vast amount of proprietary firmware used on this phone is hard to support and it leads to difficulties and reliability issues. There's also so many variants of Samsung Note phones to support (like 10 or more) it just becomes ridiculous to support everyone's Note build variants. It's silly, to have to support so many variants of nearly the same hardware, isn't it?
Leave it up to Samsung to ruin such a great hardware concept by their corporate BS and leadership. The only Android phones people should be buying now are ones officially supported from Google, and popular custom ROMs. Don't depend on just any XDA developer to keep your ROM of choice supported for 8+ years. Just don't do it...
Guys I have already got note 4 and been using it for past 2 weeks.And for the custom rom support,I don't like aosp roms,so that's not a problem.I use stock roms only(or custom rom based on stock).
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keithwwalker said:
Once I upgraded my Note4 to Android 5, and later 6 the phone experienced severe overheating issues. It finally died, and then two weeks ago I received a new replacement note4 with 5.0.1, it just bricked today.
Do not get a Note4 unless it is running 4.4.4, and do not upgrade.
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Yeah my Note 4 started out on KitKat I went to lollipop then to marshmallow and back to lollipop no problem love this phone...haven't herd about this issue