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Please use this thread to discuss devices other than and any comparisons with other devices on or about the GS 5 in this thread and any other off-topic issues that are not needing a new thread.
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Anyone has both the M8 and S5? Or had the M8 and now the S5 _(or the other way around? Although the S5 just came out)? How do they compare? Please try to be as objective as possible Thanks!
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I have both on me to review for a while. The M8 is obviously heavier, a little taller but not quite as wide as the GS5. I prefer something compact to better use in one hand, like an iPhone, but either one isn't as bad as I thought to use with one hand (although still somewhat difficult). I'm really enjoying the GS5's design. After using the M8 for a week, it already feels a bit dated for some reason. I'm glad the GS5 doesn't use virtual navigation buttons, allowing more screen space. Those are basically my initial impressions between the two for now.

it's there any dedicated forum for galaxy gear fit? I just saw the forum of the first gen of the gear that's it
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I don't think this topic needs it's own thread so I'll post here. How fast does the S5 charge to full? I plugged mine in last night when i went to bed and it seemed like it was charging about 1% per minute or faster.

barondebxl said:
Anyone has both the M8 and S5? Or had the M8 and now the S5 _(or the other way around? Although the S5 just came out)? How do they compare? Please try to be as objective as possible Thanks!
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My gf has the M8 and I have the S5. Only a few days now but I like them both. We both had hung onto our original Rooted and ROMed Notes before these.
Some initial impressions:
S5 is lighter so maybe a bit easier to one hand, although after the Dell Streak and Note anything seems small and easy.
M8 feels more solid due to design/weight, but that is more a perception than function thing. The all plastic Note was fine so I don't expect an issue with the S5.
Screens are comparable, both very nice; different but one isn't distinctly better than the other in real life usage.
Speaker sound is obviously won by the M8, not even close. The S5 is ok, but the M8 is designed for sound and it shows.
Performance seems great for both, although I haven't had the M8 in my hand as much.
Reception (LTE) is the same in a side by side test on my table, just using the on screen indicator. Both are better than the Note.
I actually like the on screen keys on the M8 as they are the same as my tablets, I'm getting used to the S5 home button but I haven't had a physical home button in a long time (since the iPhone 3g- ...don't judge me!).
We both ditched the Stock UI for Nova and/or Apex Launcher immediately so I have no idea how Sense and Touchwiz compare in usage other than they felt both restrictive and simplistic off the bat.
Let me know if there is anything specific you want to know and I'll check it out; but after a few days around both I'd be happy using either device.
Drew

Here my review as I've had both devices in the past couples of days.
Design m8> s5
Both phones to me look great but the design on the m8 is sexy! When I saw the s5 all I've seen where white models, which to me made the phone look horrible cause of the added width made the screen look smaller than it actually is UNTIL I got my black s5 and loved it as soon as I traded my m8 in.
Camera s5> m8
Pics on the m8 ON THE PHONE look amazing but when crop you see the flaw in the 4mp shooter. S5 camera just clearly is the better point shoot camera if you want to use your pics past social media uploads. If not then M8 should do you fine.
One hand use s5> m8
As sexy as the m8 is the back is slippery and I felt very uncomfortable one hand using the phone and the fact that the m8 is narrow and taller reaching the top of the screen was a scary thing to do as I was running the phone with no case whatsoever. Case Will solve the slippery back but with the s5 I don't feel like I need a case as the back is nice to touch and being that the phone is lighter than the m8 makes me feel I have one hand control of the phone at all time.
Speakers m8> s5
Don't really need to go into this and one of the features I miss on the m8 as I do listen to a lot of music.
Screen draw
Both are beautiful
Features s5> m8
S5 more featured packed but the features in the m8 are no slouch
Wish the s5 had the double tap to wake the phone but since it has the finger print I can see why they didn't go with that feature. Overall while some think their gimmicky the features on the s5 are fun and very useful to use when need be.
Internal memory m8> s5
More internal storage for the same price as a 16gb s5 is always gonna be better for some. NOW the SD card slot is working great for me so my Internal memory can be just for apps but those that don't like SD then note the s5 32gb will be slightly more on contract and off contract than the m8.
Battery life s5 > m8
My s5 is doing great and I love the feature with the power saving option offering a extended mode for those needs when Your at 10% and won't be near a charger for period of time.
But the m8 battery life is just as good as the s5 with my units I had.
Custom Roms m8> s5
One of the big reason xda was started for and unless u have the t-mobile variant then root and maybe a stock tw rom is all your gonna get from the s5 att model. But the experience with the new tw is very nice and I'm not seeing lag as previous galaxy phones in the past
So basically it comes down to this
Features or custom roms?
Top build quality or water resistant plastic?
4mp or 16mp camera?
Boomsound or fingerprint?
I don't think you can go wrong with any of the two flagships. Custom roms are great but some don't function and leave features that sold you into the phone from the beginning. Samsung is becoming apple which is not a bad thing. I remember when HTC was doing the locked bl and fans went nuts then they slowly changed their ways of tactics. as a phone the s5 and the m8 IS that plus some. now I'm more than happy with my s5, you may need your root and that's it which I see s5 having at some point very soon. But if u need your custom kernels and aosp roms then don't even look at the s5. Hope this helps those deciding between the two....
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Still mad at ATT gutting the chipset for the stupid LTE, but such is life. Good to see a waterproof flaship, at long last. Korea's finally starting to catch up to Japan in physical features.

GS5 Typo
Not sure if this is just on the ATT variant but I found this amusing...
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barondebxl said:
Anyone has both the M8 and S5? Or had the M8 and now the S5 _(or the other way around? Although the S5 just came out)? How do they compare? Please try to be as objective as possible Thanks!
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Coming from an Lg optimus G Pro..... got an M8 on 4/17 and started having issues with it resetting the home screens for no reason. Im sure it is probably just a rare bad unit but since it is my first HTC, I decided to return it and get an S5.
Really no reason to write several paragraphs on the comparisons as most of the comparisons done so far is what I have seen as well. To sum it up
*The HTC is elegant, cleaner interface, not as "gimmicky", looks and feels better made (although covering it in a case takes away all that beauty advantage), and has better external sound (by a lot). This not only applies to music but also to speaker phone calls. For those that are still confused about the sd card The US version DOES HAVE an SD slot on the left side opposite to the sim tray, so that argument is mute. The onscreen buttons are a pain to get used to unless you are coming from something with the same.
* The S5 takes better pics (not by a lot and you really only notice when they are side by side unless you have a photographers eye), the s5 is water and dust resistant (this is a biggie impo), i think the s5 battery is going to be a bit better, I dont see any real world difference in the screen clarity or color between the two. You will never notice any difference in speed rather in everyday apps or playing something like riptide, the s5 operates hotter and does not dissipate processor heat as well as the m8. Im worried about the charging port cover breaking on the s5. Too bad they did not get rid of the fp scanner and the hr monitor and spend the money on dual speakers.
*Photos and water resistance important = S5
*Sound and cleaner less gimmicky important = M8
"All readers should consider that every word stated here is a matter of opinion. I am not explicitly promoting either phone or brand, and only making statements of fact as they apply to my personnel observations" :angel:

Leaving samsung after 6 years
i have been with Samsung since their flip phone. and i even dealt with the stupid boot loader lock on the s4 for a year. and i recently got the galaxy s5 not even a week and i am going to exchange it for the htc one m8. I was greatly disappointed to find out that the Galaxy S5 (SUCH A POWERFUL PHONE) was locked down. It truly depressed me. and then recently i found out you can unlock the htc one m8 boot loader at their website, THAT IS AWESOME, but why cant sammy do that? its dumb. so i just wanted to let everyone that reads this know that htc CAN be unlocked. unlock crappy sammy. And to be honest i love the Galaxy S5, its powerful, fast, and amazing. but i cannot go another year without custom roms, kernels, and recoveries, thanks to my s4 being locked, i never got to learn the newest roms, kernels, or recoveries. so in exactly 4 days im leaving the locked down chamber of samsung and entering the freedom of htc

I would love to hear comparison of the battery in the LG G2 vs this phone. I am tossed up on going back to the LG since my experience with battery on this phone has been subpar.

t91180 said:
I would love to hear comparison of the battery in the LG G2 vs this phone. I am tossed up on going back to the LG since my experience with battery on this phone has been subpar.
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I've only used my GS5 unit for a little while, but I'm pretty sure the G2 has better battery life. (I was very impressed with it in my G2 review.)

That's what I thought too but I keep reading the s5 is better and I just don't see it.
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I guess this fits in this category. Every once and a while I'll check a new phone against a GoPro. For people that use Android apps to gather telemetry and what not on autocross / road courses, it might be of interest.

I'm still not a GS5 owner yet. No 32GB model along with the locked bootloader has really turned me off buying one (and I'm not going to pay full price for one from T-Mo, or switch carrier due to my work discount).
At this point I've got my eye on the OnePlus One when it comes out. Unlocked, running Cyanogenmod out of the box, nice. A little bigger than I'd like considering it's in the same class as the Galaxy Note 3, but it's still pretty enticing, especially for the price.
I've been a Samsung user for several years now, but I think AT&T has ruined it with their nonsense. I might just save my subsidized upgrade for something better down the road.

I am currently on the HTC m8. Having this itch to swap it for the Galaxy s5. Anyone had any regrets having done this? Anyone here preferring the HTC m8 over this?
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androidbuff123 said:
I am currently on the HTC m8. Having this itch to swap it for the Galaxy s5. Anyone had any regrets having done this? Anyone here preferring the HTC m8 over this?
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I still prefer the M8, mainly due to Sense 6. Much better user experience compared to TouchWiz IMO. I also prefer its design and rear curvature laugh a bit better.

I have the itch as well to switch to the S5 but I know I feel I will regret it.
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Time article
""The world's biggest handset maker has replaced the head of its mobile design team amid criticism of the latest Galaxy S5 smartphone.""
I would be curious how much of that criticism stems from America? How much of that I wonder is actually not because of the Samsung design at all, but more because of frustrations experienced from the 2 big carriers turning off features designed by Samsung and then adding their own junk on top of turning things off (like they know better than both the phone designer/manufacturer and the major App producers.)
Forced updates that contain more bloatware, turning off great features like wifi calling, initial loading of bloatware that most people would like to disable in favor of other free apps that do the same thing quicker, better, and with less memory load. Hmm Samsung; maybe your head of design team needed replacement, but I sure would look at other factors. Meanwhile Im back on my OGP until I can sell this S5 and jump ship myself.

Nexus 4 to Nexus 6? Share your thoughts!

Edit: decision made, no Nexus 6 for me, it's too big, expensive and ugly immo, just ordered a brand new Nexus 5 from Amazon for €300. ☺
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As suspected for a few months, we will probably have a 6" Nexus phone coming this fall.
As a Nexus 4 user i am reluctant to start using a 6" phone, but being a Nexus user since the Nexus One, and after talking to a few friends with the Note i am inclined to take a leap of faith.
What do you guy's think, let's post a few pros and cons so we all can make an informed buy.
Pros:
Better browsing and youtube experience;
Stop carrying a tablet;
Possible massive battery.
Cons:
It won't fit all pockets;
Two hands usage;
Possible weight.
PS: let's skip the 5.2" vs 6" as it probably won't be happening.

I'm ready for the switch
N⁴

The Zel said:
I'm ready for the switch
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you forgot a unique con which plagues all nexus phones ....**** battery

HYPE.
I'm just waiting for it to be real and purchaseable.
I'm waiting for a Moto Nexus since Google bought Moto back in 2011! (and they do it after selling it to Lenovo lol)
Will buy day 1 regardless of its dimension! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Not going near any 6inch device, no matter if its called Nexus.
I prefer to have a tablet at 10 inch.
Unleashed by my Nexus 4

Nexus 6 should be max 5.5... 6 inches smart phone is useless, According to me

Nope. As much as I love the nexus line, that is just way too damn big for me. If I can't operate it one handed, I don't want it. If anything, I plan to finally move up to the Nexus 5, and the's max size I want in a phone. Any bigger and I say "thanks, but no thanks."

fahadsul3man said:
you forgot a unique con which plagues all nexus phones ....**** battery
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According to all the rumors, the Nexus 6 will have a 3200+ mAh battery, i just hope the QHD display won't eat it too fast...

Way to big. Ordered a meizu mx4. Mostly for the camera. I still think that maybe to big.
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To me, N4 is a phone and N6 is not. 5.9" is just crazy, who knows, maybe Google brings something in normal screen size (5" or less) alongside N6.

cyberon said:
As suspected for a few months, we will probably have a 6" Nexus phone coming this fall.
As a Nexus 4 user i am reluctant to start using a 6" phone, but being a Nexus user since the Nexus One, and after talking to a few friends with the Note i am inclined to take a leap of faith.
What do you guy's think, let's post a few pros and cons so we all can make an informed buy.
Pros:
Better browsing and youtube experience;
Stop caring a tablet;
Possible massive battery.
Cons:
It won't fit all pockets;
Two hands usage;
Possible weight.
PS: let's skip the 5.2" vs 6" as it probably won't be happening.
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Pro's: performance (good enough for a couple of years, looking at the specs). Oh, and 4G in Europe.
Con's: size. A big screen sounds great, but portability and one-handed use.
Looks like the terminal will have excellent processing power and RAM plus a big battery so it'll be good for a couple of years, but like everyone else - will this thing fit in a trouser pocket and can it be used 1-handed?
That last point may well force the UI to offer options so that eg status bar can be positioned at the bottom/navbar on the bottom left or right (just saying). But it's a big piece of kit....

This thing doesn't even fit my backpack.
I'm a Brazilian without English Course, sorry and be comprehensive

I was ready for the switch, couldn't wait...but if the N6 is really gonna be that big I don't think I will buy it. It's too much of a jump from the N4 in terms of size.
If Google really comes out with just the 6 inches version, I think I will choose between the MotoX and the G3. Or maybe even an N5 if I will find one.

I actually think I'm gonna skip this one. As European guy I couldn't picture the size in inches(do it America, I beg you, switch to metric system like the rest of the world! ). Now seeing the two in comparison I must say that it's way too big for me. Nexus 4 is just about the right size, fits in the hand, you can control it with 1 hand. I never found myself wanting a tablet or phablet for that matter. It's phone, laptop or desktop pc for me. I like the keyboard very much to give it up

I'm definitely up for a bigger phone. My Nexus 4 is the biggest phone I've owned, and I'd love a big phablet to use at home for gaming and reading eBooks, and for traveling when I don't want to lug around my laptop. Obviously, I'll be keeping my Nexus 4 to use when I don't want a gigantic slab in my pocket (I want a Sony Z3 Compact for that, but that's several months away for me).
Maybe I'll even pick up a Nexus 5 when the price drops because the 6 is out.
One thing I'm wondering about the Nexus 6 is that, if it comes running Android L out of box, will we be able to "downgrade" it to 4.4.4 KitKat? Obviously, with previous Nexus phones, downgrading to a version prior to its release made no sense, but for those of us that love what the Xposed framework can do for us, I have a feeling 4.4.4 will be ported to the Nexus 6.
Rumor is there'll be a 32GB version for $419USD, and 64GB for $449. If that turns out to be the case, I'm only about $100-150 short of affording the 64GB, which I should be able to save by the time it's available in November.

If the phone does turn out to be 5.9" like most people suspect then I'm out.
I'll be a little disappointed as I was hoping to go from my N4 to an N6 but that screen is FAR too big. It's near enough phablet size and I want a phone not a phablet.
I'll probably just pick up an LG G2 instead. 5.2" is the perfect sized screen IMO.

Neuromansa said:
I was ready for the switch, couldn't wait...but if the N6 is really gonna be that big I don't think I will buy it. It's too much of a jump from the N4 in terms of size.
If Google really comes out with just the 6 inches version, I think I will choose between the MotoX and the G3. Or maybe even an N5 if I will find one.
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The G3 and MotoX are also my other options but i'm waiting for the price. If the Nexus 6 arrives with a decent price it's a hard choice.

Looks like the next Nexus won't be inheriting the good looks of the GNex/N4/N5 (mostly N4 lol). That's it, i'm out. Can always flash an AOSP Rom on a phone if I want the Nexii feel again.

I will switch when it comes down in price from Fido

BassBlaster said:
Looks like the next Nexus won't be inheriting the good looks of the GNex/N4/N5 (mostly N4 lol). That's it, i'm out. Can always flash an AOSP Rom on a phone if I want the Nexii feel again.
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You won't get the same experience even on AOSP, had a Galaxy S2 running CM and sold it after two months.
Lot's of bugs and frustration.

Hello! New Nexus 5 user.

Wow. I upgraded today from a Galaxy S3 to a Nexus 5. In my 4 hours of using this phome, I have loved every second. One complaint is the speakers. While playing San Amdreas, holding the device blocked the speakers. Any suggestions? Otherwise, this puts my S3 to shame. I called 3 different T-Mobile stores and only one of them in my area actually had one in stock. I was able to get this wonderful device for a mere $27 as the taxes are up front. Anyway, goodbye Scamsung Crapaxy S3. Hello Nexus 5. I say scam cuz
S3 at T-Mobile:$432
Nexus 5 at T-Mobile: $396
Yeah
You decide which is better.

gilberts555 said:
Wow. I upgraded today from a Galaxy S3 to a Nexus 5. In my 4 hours of using this phome, I have loved every second. One complaint is the speakers. While playing San Amdreas, holding the device blocked the speakers. Any suggestions? Otherwise, this puts my S3 to shame. I called 3 different T-Mobile stores and only one of them in my area actually had one in stock. I was able to get this wonderful device for a mere $27 as the taxes are up front. Anyway, goodbye Scamsung Crapaxy S3. Hello Nexus 5. I say scam cuz
S3 at T-Mobile:$432
Nexus 5 at T-Mobile: $396
Yeah
You decide which is better.
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The N5 a year later is still an amazing device. So amazing, that after selling my first one about 6 months ago, I ended up buying another one a month or so ago. The damn thing is fast as hell and buttery smooth, and performs just as well as anything else out there. You made a great purchase, and I hope you enjoy the heck out of it.
As far as the speakers are concerned, it's annoying but it is what it is. I'm used to it, because I'm also an iPhone user and they've always had the same problem. I've learned to adjust my grip so the speaker isn't covered, but it's still annoying. One thing I can recommend, is that you buy a Moga Pro Power controller. I have one for Android, and I also have the Moga Rebel for my iPhone 6, which is essentially the same thing. If you aren't familiar with it, it's just a game pad, but it has a built in clip to hold the phone. No speaker blockage, and gaming with a controller takes things to a completely different level. It works awesome with the N5 and good news for you- San Andreas has native support for it. Check it out- http://www.mogaanywhere.com/controllers/propower

I also hate how my hand covers the speaker when gaming in landscape mode. If I hold the phone so that doesn't happen, it just feels awkward. Other than that, loving this phone, still.

Welcome here! Quite an upgrade from an S3 I had one way back. The N5 is a superb phone imo. I've been on it since launch day and it continues to satisfy my gadget addiction even 1 year later! Enjoy it

Yeah. So much faster than an S3. Even with CM offsetting the crappiness of it. TouchWiz was too slow and unusable. I hope to have this device until I can buy a OnePlus One from T-Mobile. But that'll never happen. I can't believe how smooth and seamless everything is on this phone.

Thanks. I have heard of those controllers before. I will have to look into buying one eventually. I have a USB OTG cable so I can already use an Xbox controller if I want to.

I just upgraded from my Nexus 4 to Nexus 5 . . Don't regret that decision . . . The nexus 4 is still a decent device but I was itching to have the nexus 5 , lovely experience I've had with the n4 and the n5 enhances it further. Oneplus One will be my next upgrade or its successor because the chipset is 32bit and will not fully take advantage of L's 64bit support.

I had an htc one x tegra 3 which has cost me almost 45€ monthly. Now i have a n5 which is by a longshot better and have 30€ per month... Same data and call plan btw... Logic?

I had two GS4 which are hw damaged without any reason, couple days ago i buyed this device really can't complain on anything except cam recorder audio and some sw issues with my first installed rom(Mahdi).Also still can't believe what ppl on youtube saying for N5 battery life because for me it's better than on GS4.Really great device a lot of faster than Touchwiz.

slobo2712 said:
really can't complain on anything except cam recorder audio
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/mod-camcorder-audio-quality-fix-t2837930
this mod has helped a lot of us.

Get a refund, Nexus 5 is outdated, hold out for the Nexus 6
Sent from my Nexus 5

gilberts555 said:
While playing San Amdreas, holding the device blocked the speakers. Any suggestions?
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Turn phone 90degrees clockwise instead of counter clock wise. This way speaker is a the top making it less prone to being covered.
N5 has 1 speaker only. The other one is a microphone.

Use this app and those settings. Makes the phone a bit louder.
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I also had the Nexus 5, sold it and got the HTC One M8 (Amazing Phone), but came back to the Nexus 5 because there is waaaay more things to do with it.
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I don't want a 5.9 inch screen. The Nexus 5 serves me well for what I need to do. Besides, better than S3

dicecuber said:
Get a refund, Nexus 5 is outdated, hold out for the Nexus 6
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Don't be ridiculous, it's still an AMAZING device and well worth every penny.

dicecuber said:
Get a refund, Nexus 5 is outdated, hold out for the Nexus 6
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If nexus 5 is outdated...i guess 99% of the smartphones with soc older than sd800 are also outdated .....
Oh wait u have a nexus 6 ?

Using less than a day
Im just experiencing my first 24h of this amazing device. I was a bit confused between HTC One M7 ( must mention its look and build quality ) and N5, but the purple tint camera problem of M7 and the too damn high price point was ruined all of my expectation. Eventually bought the N5, 16G with Nillkin case and clear screen protector.
I was a Xperia Ray user for more than 2 years. Surely, no need to mention the performance and storage boost, but that Ray was a beauty I must say (still using it).
Im from Bangladesh. Here Nexus are not that available and we cant order it through any carrier. I want to check the IMEI for originality for this device. Is there any sort of website can do that online? Hoping to have the best from this device. Currently the plan is to use it like OTB for 1 or some months, after that will need to unlock it and see its full potential ( atleast for Viper).

C3C076 said:
Turn phone 90degrees clockwise instead of counter clock wise. This way speaker is a the top making it less prone to being covered.
N5 has 1 speaker only. The other one is a microphone.
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+1. No more blockage issue for me ever since I started doing this many months ago. Most games/apps should auto rotate accordingly.

C3C076 said:
Turn phone 90degrees clockwise instead of counter clock wise. This way speaker is a the top making it less prone to being covered.
N5 has 1 speaker only. The other one is a microphone.
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Reminds me of one of the funniest threads of all time: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...d-easy-fix-muffled-speaker-landscape-t2555496

I prefer my S2 Hercules to the S3. Lol My M8 had to get sent in for warranty repair and I was given an unrooted of course, S3 as a loaner. Was a brutal downgrade. Lol
My rooted S2 danced circles around the S3. So yes, going from an S3 to an N5 would be a great upgrade! Enjoy! ?

will you upgrade to pixel 2 xl

this thread is for discussion
so google revealed the pixel 2 xl (which is not perfect by any mean )
do you plan as nexus 6 owner to upgrade to it
or there is another option you consider
or you will stick with the good old nexus 6
i want to hear your opinion :laugh::laugh:

A feature that I'm looking for is high accuracy GPS:
https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/product-releases/2302120
Maybe some 2018 phones will have that.
And whatever happened to Project Tango?

abogrhen said:
do you plan as nexus 6 owner to upgrade to Pixel XL....
or you will stick with the good old nexus 6
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No plan to upgrade N6 to Pixel.
I've rooted and decrypted my N6 and with that configuration it is a fast and smooth device.
In the meantime I look at and wait for alternatives, like OnePlus 6 in 2018.
The OnePlus 5 would be an option, but the display is only 1920 x 1080 pixels.

runekock said:
A feature that I'm looking for is high accuracy GPS:
https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/product-releases/2302120
Maybe some 2018 phones will have that.
And whatever happened to Project Tango?
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I want this and band 71 so I'm waiting. In the meantime I picked up a "budget" smartphone Moto 5Gs plus. Nothing fancy but I need more battery life as this ones bad.
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Yep, ordered my XL2 within a few hours of the announcement. Headphone jack, wireless charging, and ugly design aside, it's a worthy upgrade.
I'll use the N6 as an around the house device when browsing and doing other stuff. Even if I wanted to wait another year, the screen cracks make it such that the proximity sensor is inconsistent. When I take the phone away from my face, the screen doesn't always turn on or if I'm trying to dial from speaker phone, the screen sometimes refuses to turn on even when hitting the power button. I'm done with that.

No headphone jack= skip

I'm going to upgrade with overtime money around Christmas time, kind of to treat myself, my main reason is because I'm sick of the software on the S8+ i have and have decided to trade that in and use some of the money for a 6P or a normal pixel XL (if the price is right), to use mainly as a phone for work. I really miss the stereo speakers on the Nexus 6 and the pixel 2 XL is a perfect modern replacement, i don't really mind the bezel on it when compared to the S8+ and i guess apple were right and we will be forced into a wireless future when it comes to headphones at least, so I'd rather pick up that habit sooner rather than later

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In the meantime I look at and wait for alternatives, like OnePlus 6 in 2018.
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I was thinking about the OP6 too, but it needs to have a larger screen for me to consider it. Hopefully it will follow the 6" 18:9 route. I like the Pixel 2 XL but it's way too expensive.
Meanwhile, the N6 works perfectly and will hold on for a few more months.

Yep, I did it. Really can't afford it but what the Hell. Never bought a brand new Flagship before. Usually wait at least a year which is the smart thing to do but i can't help myself this time. Looking forward to see how it can possibly be any better than the original pixel which I bought 2 months ago and will trade in.
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No I will keep my V20
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Same .. first time paying full price for a phone... Bought the nexus 6 for 180 right after the 6p came out... Local craigslist guy wanted to dump for an iphone..had the xl from work through verizon but had to rma.. couldnt unlock bootloader again.. sold and preordered 2 xl.. hope it can best my nexus 6
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The headphone jack doesn't matter to me. I use Bluetooth.
No wireless charging is kind of a kick in the nuts, but I can get a receiver coil for that. I like the wireless charging for less wear and tear on the connector, and the convenience of putting it on the stand or popping it onto my iottie car cradle to charge.

@ SynisterWolf, how does it compare to N6? I was also thinking of it as upgrade reasonable option.
Camera, battery, screen are main consideration for the price.
Stereo speakers I do really enjoy but very little number of phones have ones

I'm a cheapskate now that I'm a dad so just last week I picked up a Pixel XL (v1, 2016) for 225 or so. Paid full price on the first "Google Phone", the Nexus 1, been deal hunting ever since. I'm kinda OK with Nexus 6, other than camera. Getting tired of 99% pics I take of my son looking pretty bad. Going to see if girlfriend wants the Nexus 6, she watches alot of videos on her phone (currently my old 2013 Moto X since her iPhone broke) and the N6 is still, I think, the ultimate video watching phone. (Giant 16x9 screen, stereo front speakers, etc)

I pulled the trigger on a P2XL at the end of March, when Google was offering a $200 credit and a free charger with cable for those who financed the device. The N6 I purchased when they were being closed out after the release of the 6P, so this is the first time I ever bought the latest and greatest. The lack of a headphone jack isn't a deal breaker for me, and I personally like the design.
My roommate took the N6 in place of her Moto X Style (2015), simply because the N6 is getting totally functional Android 8.1 ROMs while the Moto X is stuck on Android 7.1.1.

Moving to the Note 10?

It's still a bit early but we're a couple of months away from its launch. Based on the alleged leaks and speculation on what both Note 10 phones (Note 10 and Note 10 Pro) may offer, are y'all making any early decisions of upgrading or will you more than likely remain on the Note 9? Or just move away from the Note series all together and start using something else for your daily?
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Two different sized Note 10's, one of them a 5G model and NONE with a headphone jack (allegedly). 6.75" on the larger Note and 6.3" on the smaller one. Another troubling rumor is that Samsung will be going with a 19:9 display, which means the Note series will continue to get TALLER. I hate that.
The "Pro" version it said to have 4 cameras, with the smaller Note having 3. It seems the new Note devices will not get new sensors, so whatever they have on the S10 line, that's going on the new Notes.
I don't know... From what I can see so far, the Note series is looking like it's gonna develop into a real S.H.I.T. show. IMO, the Note 7 (FE) was the last greatest Note device. This Note 9 is fair enough but with the display getting TALLER on the next gen, no headphone jack and possibly MORE curved display, it's making the choice of remaining on the Note 9 more easy.
For those of us here who have been long-time Note users, I would suggest trying to buy up some spare Note 9's that are still on the market. I'm going to buy at least one extra to keep around so that I can prolong my life with the Note 9. Simply because the current news on the upcoming Note 10 just do not sounds great. I don't know what Samsung is thinking. I hope they can alter course because there seems to be enough long-time Note users around online who have been voicing their concerns about the next generation of Note devices.
What do y'all think? Wait and see or have you already made up your mind about "upgrading" or not?

Going to Note9 +1
(and this time a dual sim one)

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... to buy up some spare Note 9's that are still on the market. I'm going to buy at least one extra to keep around so that I can prolong my life with the Note 9.
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Honestly I can't understand that way of thinking.. and encouraging others to do the same.
Buy shares or invest somewhere and purchase Note 11 later instead of putting spare Note 9 into the drawer.

The red and green models look super pretty but let's face it most of us will slap on a case on it so who cares. Plus, you can always put a red or green (or whatever color) skin on the phone to make it any color so again a moot point. The fact that it'll be taller is also something I really hate (agreeing with OP). I will pass on this; will likely go with an S10E since I love smaller phones but want flagship specs.

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Honestly I can't understand that way of thinking.. and encouraging others to do the same.
Buy shares or invest somewhere and purchase Note 11 later instead of putting spare Note 9 into the drawer.
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It's totally fine if you don't understand. For me, it's quite simple. I prefer to remain on the Note 9 but the battery on this thing won't last forever and accidents can happen. If that does happen, there may not be any new Note 9's left around to buy. So I'm getting an extra one now.
This Note 9 design, to me, seems much, much better than these Note 10 renders. Besides the headphone jack, there's other smaller things that I've come to rely on. Like that notification light and no hole punch out on the display.
To each their own, right?

Hell no

roaduardo said:
It's totally fine if you don't understand. For me, it's quite simple. I prefer to remain on the Note 9 but the battery on this thing won't last forever and accidents can happen. If that does happen, there may not be any new Note 9's left around to buy. So I'm getting an extra one now.
This Note 9 design, to me, seems much, much better than these Note 10 renders. Besides the headphone jack, there's other smaller things that I've come to rely on. Like that notification light and no hole punch out on the display.
To each their own, right?
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No problem.
Of course I understand you.
But still.. I've seen similar posts everytime new Note is announced.
Especially those kind of threads were popular after Note 5 was announced (no removable battery etc.). But life moves on and I don't know a single person who would have stocked Note 4 for the end of his life

I bought the S6 Edge on the day it launched. The day after the S10 launched I bought the Note 9. I don't think I want to buy another flagship until my phone stops receiving OS updates.

bat0nas said:
No problem.
Of course I understand you.
But still.. I've seen similar posts everytime new Note is announced.
Especially those kind of threads were popular after Note 5 was announced (no removable battery etc.). But life moves on and I don't know a single person who would have stocked Note 4 for the end of his life
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Well, not the "rest of my life". I'm sorry if that was implied anywhere in my posts. I only mean more than likely throughout the next cycle, that is, skipping this Note 10 to see what will occur with the Note 11 (or whatever they call it).
It's non uncommon for some users to keep a phone for 2 years or more. As far as the similar chatter before the next gen Note, I feel that's pretty par for the course but not to suggest that is a bad thing. Users can come to truly depend on certain features, and the only would like to see them maintained on the next gen. Which I believe is fair for them to desire them. Part of this can be due to the fact that security software updates can slow down or just stop completely sooner than users would prefer. A form of planned obsolescence, if you will. So the pressure to upgrade can be difficult to ignore after a couple of years.
This was acute with the Note 5 announcement because as we know, battery degradation is still a problem with phones, so when you have sealed phones, it poses issues for long-term ownership.

Agree on the Note 7 being the last proper sized Note device. Just got a Note 9 since my Note 5 stared shutting down randomly. It is huge and heavy and tall. Only reason I get Note series is for the S-Pen.
Getting rid of notification LED,headphone jack and adding hole punch on display is an abomination. These companies are aiming to make compliant zombies (walking around and sleeping with those apple air pods and samsung galaxy buds 24/7 ) out of their users. On the Note 9 I miss the persistent physical home button and back and recents button from the Note 5. And also the flat screen edges. Round edge is more prone to crack compared to flat edge in case of a fall.

Im gonna go to iphone next. I had the Note 8 and now note 9 and I'm just bored with them. I especially hate the curved screen. I think a platform switch might help for a couple years. Lately Android seems kinda stale and IOS 13 looks to be interesting.

Think I'll be going with LG or Motorola in the future based on the path Samsung is taking with the Note series. Hope they start increasing the RAM size to 6, 8 and higher. Considered Oneplus but it has no sd card slot and their phones are getting even bigger. Need to wean myself of the S-Pen slowly.

NIKKG said:
Im gonna go to iphone next. I had the Note 8 and now note 9 and I'm just bored with them. I especially hate the curved screen. I think a platform switch might help for a couple years. Lately Android seems kinda stale and IOS 13 looks to be interesting.
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I've had the note since release. I got bored and ordered the xs max. Spent 3 days with it but I miss lots of every day features from the note that I didn't know i would until i tried it.
For me i dont like hole punch screens so I'm skipping the note 10.
I've just took out another note 9 deal 512 version and given my son my 128 version. I'm happy to sit with this for at least another year maybe more unless something amazing comes out.
Oh ps the xs max is being returned

I personally see no reason for an upgrade. I bought my note 9 5 months ago for 530 which was an absolute steal. I will be keeping my note 9 for the next 2 years

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Think I'll be going with LG or Motorola in the future
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Life pro tip: do not buy a Motorola device. Every Motorola phone I have evar owned hard bricked with no explanation whatsoever

Snowby123 said:
Life pro tip: do not buy a Motorola device. Every Motorola phone I have evar owned hard bricked with no explanation whatsoever
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Hi, I still have a Motorola Spice (slider android with physical buttons) from 2010 . It turns on and runs. and phone calls work. Also Moto G from 5-6 years ago. As always YMMV.
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If Sony continue to keep the bezels and notification led and expandable storage it may be another option I'll consider in the future.

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Hi, I still have a Motorola Spice (slider android with physical buttons) from 2010 . It turns on and runs. and phone calls work. Also Moto G from 5-6 years ago. As always YMMV.
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If Sony continue to keep the bezels and notification led and expandable storage it may be another option I'll consider in the future.
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Maybe I just have bad luck

I did this exact thing with Note 8. Got one and a few months later got another just in case so I get what your saying. I also found a new in the box Note FE and bought that and I find myself using it quite a bit instead of my Note 9. Dont get me wrong Note 9 is a great device and I might consider getting another. But the prices of Samsung devices have really gotten out of control.
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Na sticking with my s10 5g
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Need to wean myself of the S-Pen slowly.
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It seems I may have to seriously consider doing that myself. I used an active stylus on my OnePlus 6T once. I may have to buy that stylus again and try out a different phone after this Note 9.