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Just got it here are couple of pics...
Looks fabulous! I just ordered mine on AT&T today and it should be here this weekend.
First impressions? I'm seriously thinking about going and getting it tomorrow. What do you think? What phone are you coming from?
Evofusion said:
First impressions? I'm seriously thinking about going and getting it tomorrow. What do you think? What phone are you coming from?
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Depends on what phone you have now. I have both the T-Mo one and the T-Mo note 3. The bigger screen is nice on the G-Flex, but the screen on the Note 3 looks better to my eye. I do like the curved screen which is one reason I am willing to give the G-Flex a try. However the S-Pen is really nice on the Note 3. Only you can decide what you want. Go into a store and try out the GFlex and see what you think.
Ok so here are my first impressions, first thing i am coming from a Note 3 and like Prod said i notice the lower screen quality right away. From the wallpaper to the hideous LG icons does are the first to things i disliked right away. I was spoiled with the Note 3 1080p so i can really tell the difference kind of disappointed on flex screen. I played a 1080p Movie and it was ok not as bad as the icons, wallpaper and pictures on websites. On the other hand i like the phone itself the curve, buttons, size and feel pretty much everything so far. Phone feels snappier than Note 3 also. If only the screen was a 1080p this would be a really good phone. I have just played with it briefly so this are my initial thoughts. PS if you guys are debating on this or the Note 3 and if its going to be your long term phone go with Note 3, Like i said in other treads i change phones every 3 months or so and ill probably just have the flex for 2 months. One more pic Flex and Note 3.
I'm coming from note 2 and my plan was to get this phone, get the 6 months of Netflix, use it for 6 or 7 months and then use jump! To get the note 4,which should absolutely be a freaking beast.
Either that or get the s5 but I don't want the s5 then jump to the note 4. Besides I absolutely LOVE the way that the flex looks.
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Evofusion said:
I'm coming from note 2 and my plan was to get this phone, get the 6 months of Netflix, use it for 6 or 7 months and then use jump! To get the note 4,which should absolutely be a freaking beast.
Either that or get the s5 but I don't want the s5 then jump to the note 4. Besides I absolutely LOVE the way that the flex looks.
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Yea one thing the flex does have is looks for sure and the curve, if coming from note 2 it shouldn't be that bad of a transition. I have been looking at some more 1080p movies on it and its good not as bad and there's something about the curve that give the movies a different feel I wasn't a believer on this but its true.
cheapshot789 said:
Ok so here are my first impressions, first thing i am coming from a Note 3 and like Prod said i notice the lower screen quality right away. From the wallpaper to the hideous LG icons does are the first to things i disliked right away. I was spoiled with the Note 3 1080p so i can really tell the difference kind of disappointed on flex screen. I played a 1080p Movie and it was ok not as bad as the icons, wallpaper and pictures on websites. On the other hand i like the phone itself the curve, buttons, size and feel pretty much everything so far. Phone feels snappier than Note 3 also. If only the screen was a 1080p this would be a really good phone. I have just played with it briefly so this are my initial thoughts. PS if you guys are debating on this or the Note 3 and if its going to be your long term phone go with Note 3, Like i said in other treads i change phones every 3 months or so and ill probably just have the flex for 2 months. One more pic Flex and Note 3.
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Saw it today at att store today, At person greeting at the entrance said the phone was not in yet, lol. but it was, I noticed on the way out as I was checking out the Mega and Note 3. The phone holds great in the hand and the curve looks great. After reading review here about the screen that's the first thing I looked for and noticed it a little. The Icon in the phone look as if stretched a bit. Then in youtube saw a HD 1080 vedio and was not impressed. Apart from that I would be very happy with this phone.
The phone seemed to fit in my front pocket no problem. I just started wearing glasses last year and sometimes I forget and my eyes start to hurt from reading on the phone. since you have both N3 and G Flex does reading a book look better (or even noticeable) on the Note 3 vs g Flex? I would imagine it would look sharper on the N3. thus causing less eye strain for me.
Have you tried installing Nova launcher to see if it gives you a crisper icons.
Enjoy you G Flex and thanks in advance.
Congrats on the new phone. I'm a phone whore like you. I took a look at the Flex today at a AT&T store since T-Mobile didn't have it yet and a snow storm is coming now. lol I liked it but coming from the G2 I'm not sure. I'll have to think about it some more.
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Yea one thing the flex does have is looks for sure and the curve, if coming from note 2 it shouldn't be that bad of a transition. I have been looking at some more 1080p movies on it and its good not as bad and there's something about the curve that give the movies a different feel I wasn't a believer on this but its true.
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Reading books and webpages would definitely be way better on Note 3. Thats the main disadvantage of the flex however on videos its not that bad. Again if ur looking for a long term phone i would suggest Note 3.
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sweets55 said:
Congrats on the new phone. I'm a phone whore like you. I took a look at the Flex today at a AT&T store since T-Mobile didn't have it yet and a snow storm is coming now. lol I liked it but coming from the G2 I'm not sure. I'll have to think about it some more.
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Ok if ur coming from G2 i would figure the change would not be so bad since its the same hardware and u are getting way more screen only thing would be the great screen quality on G2. In my situation. I gave up storage, 1080p and just gained a bit of screen, 3gb of ram, usb 3.0 and stylus (even though i never used it).
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Ok if ur coming from G2 i would figure the change would not be so bad since its the same hardware and u are getting way more screen only thing would be the great screen quality on G2. In my situation. I gave up storage, 1080p and just gained a bit of screen, 3gb of ram, usb 3.0 and stylus (even though i never used it).
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I like the Flex design and battery life but other then that it's just a stretched out G2. I'm just thinking after the newness wears off I might regret leaving the G2. I had the Note 2 and S4 before. I went to the G2 because it was different.
*flex*
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Does the T-mobile version have a locked bootloader?
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Not sure whats the code to check?
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Well I was thinking of getting the flex coming from a note 2 but so much reviews on it not being 1080p has me worried but I figured well it couldn't be that bad coming from a note 2 so I might give it a try until the note 4 comes out.
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yellowman82 said:
Well I was thinking of getting the flex coming from a note 2 but so much reviews on it not being 1080p has me worried but I figured well it couldn't be that bad coming from a note 2 so I might give it a try until the note 4 comes out.
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Two words to keep me from Samsung: TouchWiz, Knox
I currently have and S4 I can't wait to get rid of. I got a G2 then TMO announced the Flex release. I returned the G2 because I didn't want to spend a JUMP. I'll be stopping by a store to see if they have it in stock. With better things coming, I think this is a good move to get flex now and see how the new (non Samsung) devices shake out in the next few months (G Pro among others).
Man I can't wait for mine to come in Friday...then its time to start working on root and building aospa!!!
Reason i changed to was that i have been using samsung for a while and wanted a change. I was initially going to change when g2 came out but non sd made me go to N3, but i figured i was not using much memory so went to flex for something new.
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First battery cycle with heavy use trying to kill battery. 27 hrs
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Anybody thinking about trading up their Note 4 for a Note Edge? If so, why? If not, why not?
Nope, because im not about to pay 200+ for a 2 inch screen on the side that will be nothing more than a distraction lol. Imagine flashing aosp on that thing (for those who like aosp lol) Will either have a useless 2 inch hanging on the side or a loopy screen.
Also, it is EXACTLY like the note 4 with nothing special. Note 4 regular look more comfortable to hold for me and with the note 4 reg having screen protection issue, i can't even begin to imagine how the edge will be. Also case issues, i do not want to imagine how that will work out.
overall, i just can't justify payng 1000+ for that just because one side of it is bent lol. 800 on my reg note 4 is pushing my budget.
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Nope, because im not about to pay 200+ for a 2 inch screen on the side that will be nothing more than a distraction lol. Imagine flashing aosp on that thing (for those who like aosp lol) Will either have a useless 2 inch hanging on the side or a loopy screen.
Also, it is EXACTLY like the note 4 with nothing special. Note 4 regular look more comfortable to hold for me and with the note 4 reg having screen protection issue, i can't even begin to imagine how the edge will be. Also case issues, i do not want to imagine how that will work out.
overall, i just can't justify payng 1000+ for that just because one side of it is bent lol. 800 on my reg note 4 is pushing my budget.
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Also, I figure so few folks will go for it, the rom scene and root will probably be "light"
and if you are at all interested in the VR attachment, it does NOT work on the edge.
Plus getting a screen protector or case is going to be very hard.
Might have decided on the Note Edge had it came out at the same time as the standard but probably not now. Will wait and see what the Note 5 brings to the table.
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klhjerz said:
Might have decided on the Note Edge had it came out at the same time as the standard but probably not now. Will wait and see what the Note 5 brings to the table.
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Theres that as well. I can understand if you upgraded straight to it you know? But why get the Note 4, just to go get the edge after...just make no sense to me
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Nope, because im not about to pay 200+ for a 2 inch screen on the side that will be nothing more than a distraction lol. Imagine flashing aosp on that thing (for those who like aosp lol) Will either have a useless 2 inch hanging on the side or a loopy screen.
Also, it is EXACTLY like the note 4 with nothing special. Note 4 regular look more comfortable to hold for me and with the note 4 reg having screen protection issue, i can't even begin to imagine how the edge will be. Also case issues, i do not want to imagine how that will work out.
overall, i just can't justify payng 1000+ for that just because one side of it is bent lol. 800 on my reg note 4 is pushing my budget.
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Well put! Lol I agree. My wife may want it so I might have to find her note 4 a new home. She doesn't flash roms and loves touchwiz
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Also, I figure so few folks will go for it, the rom scene and root will probably be "light"
and if you are at all interested in the VR attachment, it does NOT work on the edge.
Plus getting a screen protector or case is going to be very hard.
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That's what thought about too. The cases might be terrible as far as protection goes.
It looks interesting but I wouldn't pay extra money for some beta feature that I'm never gonna use.
Doesn't the screen just run @ 2560x1600 if the ROM doesn't support the "Edge" part of the LCD in the way Sammy is using it? Or is the 160 pixel area physically separate?
Nope. I played with in BB and it was more distraction than usefulness. 80% of the time my phone is in my pocket and I don't need additional screen. Most importantly for me that Edge is not compatible with VR Gear.
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I have had the Note 4 since launch day and I think I'm going to JUMP to the Note Edge next week (I'm on JUMP 1.0 and I already checked, it pays off the $718 I have still owe on the Note 4)
I like the idea of the Edge. The extra $100 isn't a big deal to me.
ingenious247 said:
I have had the Note 4 since launch day and I think I'm going to JUMP to the Note Edge next week (I'm on JUMP 1.0 and I already checked, it pays off the $718 I have still owe on the Note 4)
I like the idea of the Edge. The extra $100 isn't a big deal to me.
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They told my wife she had to wait til April and she's on the original jump 1
Note 4 to the note 4 edge seems like a waste of time and money, If you already have a note 4 it makes no sense to jump for the edge. The is a niche device at best and I honestly don't see how samsung thought it was a good idea.
There are some posts in international section from people who use it for a while and they say that is very easy to chip "sharp" edge of a phone.
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I'll keep my metal. Thanks
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ingenious247 said:
I have had the Note 4 since launch day and I think I'm going to JUMP to the Note Edge next week (I'm on JUMP 1.0 and I already checked, it pays off the $718 I have still owe on the Note 4)
I like the idea of the Edge. The extra $100 isn't a big deal to me.
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If that's really how you feel, you should buy a Gear Fit for $129 so you get to see the screen a little more often before it gets dinged up and you realize you just paid $100 to
lose hardware options
lose developer support
have an extra 1/8 inch of screen space (without enabling immersive mode) that can only be used to tell you about your most recent spam email or text that you have to open on the main screen
allows you to see your notifications better when the phone is on the table but accidentally hit them every time you go to hold the phone in your hand.
It's a neat gimmick, but not intended for serious users. It is for the user whom "doesn't flash roms and loves touchwiz" as something to show off, not work on.
Is it too late to the nexus 6 party? Debating jumping in our waiting for the new moto x
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I've asked this before, and it sounds like many folks are keeping this phone for a long time..tons of dev here, if you are into that, and its still uncertain what the NEW moto will bring, as far as bootloaders and other stuff.
I've got another 30 days to "suffer" with my S6 edge, so I can sit back for a bit and wait, but leaning heavily towards this bad boy
I'm on a Nexus 6, and blisspop team member (devs, and maintainers). This phone is a BEAST. And you can NEVER go wrong w a Nexus.
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Right on, I have that s6 active and I'm just not feeling it. Laggy as all hell! Just restored it and it's better but I like the looks of the n6
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mj0528 said:
Right on, I have that s6 active and I'm just not feeling it. Laggy as all hell! Just restored it and it's better but I like the looks of the n6
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I would buy both. but that's just me. I can't resist Motorola phones or Nexus
Just switched from a s6 edge myself. On paper the edge is amazing but between lags and not keeping backgrounds apps open I was going crazy.
So far extremely happy with the n6, I still have a week to return it but looks like I'll keep it.
randyspants said:
Just switched from a s6 edge myself. On paper the edge is amazing but between lags and not keeping backgrounds apps open I was going crazy.
So far extremely happy with the n6, I still have a week to return it but looks like I'll keep it.
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Have you noticed anything that the edge does better than the nexus?
Thanks
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wase4711 said:
Have you noticed anything that the edge does better than the nexus?
Thanks
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Pictures. The nexus 6 is not as bad as I was thinking it was going to be going by reviews but the gs6 camera is amazing.
Obviously easier to use with one hand but I'm pretty good at the one hand shuffle on big phones. Phone call quality seemed a little better on the Samsung but marginal at best.
I use tapatalk a ton and with the gs6 no matter what kernel or tweak I did I could not get it to stay open once going to a different program. Also sometimes my music would just turn off if I had not been back to the music app for a bit. If the gs6 ever gets aosp I might consider it again but at that point the camera drivers will probably suck so kinda defeats the purpose.
I'm kinda kicking myself for not getting the n6 earlier.
Yeah I know the camera isn't as good on the nexus, but that doesn't matter to me. I'm used to big phones so that won't be an issue for me.
I'm glad the nexus has wireless charging built in.
I have issues with music and tapatalk too plus the development is non existent on the edge so I can't wait to switch phones....
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Maybe the galaxy 6 versions will be better with some updates. Sad that they turned out a bunch of crap this go round. I'll be moving to the nexus 6 in a few days. The active might stick around for camera ops but that is really the only thing it has going for it.
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Ok so im a long time tmobile galaxy user.. started with the S2 went all the way up skipping the S5 switched to note3 and here i am with the note 5..
1) on the note 4 when i used the keyboard that came with the phone if i typed the word happy or sad, dog, cat, crying, baby, love.. anything, it would suggest an emoji... i can't seem to find a setting for the note 5 to do that. Is it possible?
2) i do not do not do not like the call popup if i get a call while I'm doing something else is there anyway to get rid of that?
I love having the Spen but I'm wondering if i should have chose the S6 edge plus. The note seems to be more for business purposes now.
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Ok so im a long time tmobile galaxy user.. started with the S2 went all the way up skipping the S5 switched to note3 and here i am with the note 5..
1) on the note 4 when i used the keyboard that came with the phone if i typed the word happy or sad, dog, cat, crying, baby, love.. anything, it would suggest an emoji... i can't seem to find a setting for the note 5 to do that. Is it possible?
2) i do not do not do not like the call popup if i get a call while I'm doing something else is there anyway to get rid of that?
I love having the Spen but I'm wondering if i should have chose the S6 edge plus. The note seems to be more for business purposes now.
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You can ignore the call now like before... is better now because it the popup covers up less of the screen and you can ignore it or answer it on speakerphone and continue working...
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You can ignore the call now like before... is better now because it the popup covers up less of the screen and you can ignore it or answer it on speakerphone and continue working...
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I know that but i don't like it. Its not better to me personally. I guess i can/will get used to it.
No comment on my emoji Suggestions hu? Lol. I want to find my receipt because i think tmboile gives 14 to switch. Im wondering if the s6edge plus is more like the note 4. It would be hard to say goodbye to my Spen though.. urg sometimes i don't like change.
Not sure about the emojis
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Like many of you, I am eligible for upgrade now. And like many of you, I am frustrated by the eternally locked bootloader. So where do you all plan to go from here? I've looked at the Note 5 and S6 Edge+. I have the Note tablet with stylus so I don't really need it in a phone. The Nexus 6p looks great except needs payment upfront. Also, it seems like AT&T Next plan isn't such a great deal. I have Project Fi but I'm not sure on that either. Seems no obvious great option. What do you all think
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The Note 5 is just sexy if you can get it in platinum or gold. I am unrooted and enjoying Samsung Pay quite a bit. There are a lot of promotions going on right now with the Note 5/S6+ and Samsung pay if that helps any
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