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I, like some others on the internet, feel like it's very possible that there won't be a Galaxy S5 GPE. Here's why:
-Samsung has hinted they wish to use their own OS (Tizen) and are trying to ditch Android. I don't know how far away this is, but with continually locking and customizing down their platform it appears they are purposefully moving away from the openness of Android. With them being slated as a manufacturer of an Android Wear device, this occurrence of ditching Google could very well be far off or nonexistent. I've only read a couple articles about this possibility, and it somewhat makes sense.
-Samsung won't move to software buttons. Google has long since pushed for software buttons on Android phones, and now most OEMs are following Google's "suggestions".
Samsung, on the other hand, has stubbornly stayed with hardware buttons (which I'm perfectly fine with XD)
-It hasn't been announced yet. The M8 GPE was announced and went on sale about three weeks ago. The S5 was announced 2 months ago, and there's been no mention of a GPE. It's possible it could come out at Google I/O, but it doesn't make sense why Samsung would wait so long after their biggest Android competitor already released their GPE.
-There are lots of hardware features to integrate. I'm not sure that Google would let Samsung integrate the fingerprint scanner and heartbeat sensor into the stock skin.
Although this post may seem pretty negative, I really hope the GPE S5 is released. I loved stock on the S4, and it would be a real shame if they stopped with the GPE phones.
What are your thoughts? Will they pull through and surprise us all with the S5 at I/O? Or will it remain a distant dream?
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They announced they will be making tizen phones, but they will still make android phones as well. From what I read, it didn't sound like their flagship would be tizen based any time soon, and the tizen phones might be in developing countries. This is based off one article I read a few days ago. New/different info may be available now.
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They announced they will be making tizen phones, but they will still make android phones as well. From what I read, it didn't sound like their flagship would be tizen based any time soon, and the tizen phones might be in developing countries. This is based off one article I read a few days ago. New/different info may be available now.
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I think it's all speculation at this point, but Samsung seems not to be nearly as devoted to Google as other Android OEMs.
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Oh yeah I totally agree. I was telling someone last week that I was betting they would move away from android and the next day saw an article about an actual announcement(I think an actual one). I will post a link if I find the source again. It was on flipboard
Edit: not the original article I saw but found another on flipboard. http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/gadgets...-tizen-phones-n82031?cid=sm_twitter_feed_tech
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Oh yeah I totally agree. I was telling someone last week that I was betting they would move away from android and the next day saw an article about an actual announcement(I think an actual one). I will post a link if I find the source again. It was on flipboard
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Cool thanks! They'll turn into another Nokia (except with Android on the high end, not low end).
I think the S4 GPE was a success, so it seems silly why they wouldn't give it another go.
Edit: just saw your edit. Thanks!
Edit2: just read the article. Could the first Tizen "high-end" phone be the... Galaxy F?
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Cool thanks! They'll turn into another Nokia (except with Android on the high end, not low end).
I think the S4 GPE was a success, so it seems silly why they wouldn't give it another go.
Edit: just saw your edit. Thanks!
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That's what I was thinking. I wanted a GPE version but got tired of waiting already and bought an AT&T one
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That's what I was thinking. I wanted a GPE version but got tired of waiting already and bought an AT&T one
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Ah
I'd buy the T-Mobile or Unlocked one because of the unlocked bootloader and enabled download booster
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On the google play edition, how does the display settings work??
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On the google play edition, how does the display settings work??
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There is no Galaxy S5 GPE yet. This is only speculation.
On the S4 GPE, you couldn't change display settings like you could on the stock one (Cinema/Photography/Adapt Display).
There was only the stock calibration. I'm sure there were and are kernel mods for it, though.
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There is no Galaxy S5 GPE yet. This is only speculation.
On the S4 GPE, you couldn't change display settings like you could on the stock one (Cinema/Photography/Adapt Display).
There was only the stock calibration. I'm sure there were and are kernel mods for it, though.
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I know, I'm just asking what it's like on the Galaxy s series GPE. What's the stock calibration? The display and touchwiz is what makes me hesitant to make a Galaxy s5
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I know, I'm just asking what it's like on the Galaxy s series GPE. What's the stock calibration? The display and touchwiz is what makes me hesitant to make a Galaxy s5
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I didn't have a stock S4 to compare my GPE to (I sold my stock one before getting the GPE), but it looked to be the Cinema calibration IIRC (the more accurate one).
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I didn't have a stock S4 to compare my GPE to (I sold my stock one before getting the GPE), but it looked to be the Cinema calibration IIRC (the more accurate one).
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If it's cinema, then sounds good...
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If it's cinema, then sounds good...
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As I've said, that's what I remember. I can't confirm it. There's probably a comparison online that covers it, though. And remember, it's unlocked and an AMOLED so you could change it all manually.
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http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/15/galaxy-s5-google-play-edition/
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http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/15/galaxy-s5-google-play-edition/
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I read that article, but it was from over a month ago. As each day goes by, I'm getting more and more discouraged.
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I read that article, but it was from over a month ago. As each day goes by, I'm getting more and more discouraged.
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lol, that article is full of BS. Samsung removes features from Android to put their own? Less than half space available? Samsung didn't start updating the GS4 to KK 3 or 2 weeks ago and so on... A lot of nonsense, pathetic crap.
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lol, that article is full of BS. Samsung removes features from Android to put their own? Less than half space available? Samsung didn't start updating the GS4 to KK 3 or 2 weeks ago and so on... A lot of nonsense, pathetic crap.
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I bet Sammy didn't even want to update to KK. I think the carriers got so many complaints from customers they forced Samsung to make it XD
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I bet Sammy didn't even want to update to KK. I think the carriers got so many complaints from customers they forced Samsung to make it XD
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I don't think so, carriers are the ones who don't care about the users. Samsung promised, "in three months", and they delivered. 4.3 in late september and KK in late january.
But to keep it ontopic, if we don't see a GPe during I/O they may release it a bit later. HTC launched it earlier because they're desperate to get some attention for the shiny turd...
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I don't think so, carriers are the ones who don't care about the users. Samsung promised, "in three months", and they delivered. 4.3 in late september and KK in late january.
But to keep it ontopic, if we don't see a GPe during I/O they may release it a bit later. HTC launched it earlier because they're desperate to get some attention for the shiny turd...
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I was more joking, but you're right. They've been pretty good with it. HTC has been better, but they have no choice.
3 months is still a little long for my liking, though. I'd rather get it on my GPE in a couple of weeks
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There is hope!
Google just changed the image of the Galaxy S4 Goolge Play Edition to an Galaxy S5 on their site!! :victory:
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/04/2...dition-appears-to-be-arriving-any-minute-now/
The updates for samsung note series has become worst than ever. They neither commit the updates for a date and even if they commit they never honor it. Never buy a Samsung phone after this.. Small companies are better off.
One of the reasons I switched to nexus 6p.
Yep but samsung is better than most other phone makers LG is terrible
I'm not complaining, MM will eventually released. Till then my note 4 still rocks and there are plenty CM13 roms here.
I really don't understand people moaning about updates. Grab a custumrom if you really want Android 6.0.1 so bad.
Newer firmware isn't always better. My note 4 does a really great job on 5.1.1
My iPad 3 has the latest ios 9.3 beta but it lags like hell which it didn't do when it had ios 7.1.2 on it
Stop crying like a little kid who wants candy but don't get it.
Mate you think it's bad for the note. Should see how bad it for the s5. My Mrs bought hers same time I got the note the 4 and hers is still on 5.0.1 and all her widgets seem to freeze up. She swears she's never buying a Samsung phone again and says she's getting a iphone ?
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The note 4 isn't so bad for updates tho imo. Could be worse but I agree Samsung need to sort it out
My battery's sucks on 5.1.1
LG does a great job in updating the last 1.5/2 years. My G3 got MM update around christmas and it rocked. Much more fluid and snappy. And new UX too (LG's TW). Didnt like the screen from the G3. Will see if we get the same MM as the Note 5 got today. Waiting for theme store because i dont like the green samsung uses in TW. Btw... updaye cant be very far away isnt it cause note5 got it today and both devices are very much the same hadwarewise.
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I'm rocking kitkat by choice. Had 5.1.1 and M on my Nexus 5. Much prefer KK for the Note. Not all 'upgrades' are worth waiting for.
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Same here, no complains.
Loved my devices and not bother with updates, comes or
not....don't really care.
What I really don't understand is that why people
getting angry either with delayed updates or the
manufacturer, they did not force anybody
to buy their products, isn't it?
Either we buy or not, they don't mind.
I buy my device because I think its best for me, that's all
Peace everyone!
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Until Samsung utilizes the same universal update process that Apple and Google Nexus device uses, there will always be issues with Updates. Even if there is a MM update tomorrow, it most likely will not reach your device for quite some time. Unfortunately, the Note 4 is starting to show its age (Or Sammy is doing something to make it lag... Alot!), plus the Note 5 never came to Europe which is starting to get MM.
To be honest with the XDA community, Samsung Flagships were always my favorite due to the extra perks like removable battery and sd slot. If they decide to keep the s6 route and also prevent certain regions from buying their phones, then I will have to find an alternatives and there are very few out there without on screen navigation buttons. (My main problem with Nexus devices)
Yes their updates are very pathetic. I am currently on an AOSP rom, my next phone is going to be a Nexus.. never going to buy any Samsung phone again!
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The updates for samsung note series has become worst than ever. They neither commit the updates for a date and even if they commit they never honor it. Never buy a Samsung phone after this.. Small companies are better off.
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Your post seems to accuse samsung of being worse and smaller companies being better with no facts to back these statements up.
Its very hard and a bad choice for any company to commit to a date of when they will release an update. What are you looking for in an update and there was no agreement that you would receive updates after you purchased the phone. You just expect them to happen when you want.
I have no problems with my note 4, an update is welcome but more of a inconvenience and a risk. With the updates are you referring to Marshmallow?
Why dont you go AOSP or CM
If you wanted timely update you should've gone with a Nexus or an iPhone. I, and probably some people here, bought a Note 4 for its awesome hardware and knowing that update will come late but it will come eventually. Samsung has actually been better on handling update. Rushing things will mess things up, my sister's LG G3 got 5.0 a few weeks after Google released it but it was buggy as f**k and it's dead. I'd rather have Samsung play it safe and iron out the update first then getting a buggy update.
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If you wanted timely update you should've gone with a Nexus or an iPhone. I, and probably some people here, bought a Note 4 for its awesome hardware and knowing that update will come late but it will come eventually. Samsung has actually been better on handling update. Rushing things will mess things up, my sister's LG G3 got 5.0 a few weeks after Google released it but it was buggy as f**k and it's dead. I'd rather have Samsung play it safe and iron out the update first then getting a buggy update.
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I considered all factory images on my Nexus 5 to be Beta version software. Honestly CM nightlies were better sorted out than the official firmware and were fixed when there was an issue.
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even My LG G Watch R receive android 6.0.1 xD.....and only now Note 5 in South Korea receive the Android 6.0.1. Soo maybe at end of April or at April fools day, we receive Android 6.0.1
It's really pathetic how easy is for some people to defend Samsung's software incompetence.
Facts
Note series is a flagship, costs even nowadays a lot of money.
MM is out for quite some time, not even note 5 got it yet.
Custom rom ? Sure, I m in. Of course without the bloat my note4 is another device. But guess what: bye bye warranty. Thanks for this shamesung.
Personally, I bought the note 4 for the second time 1 month ago. New and pristine.
I swear to God I rooted it and kissed the warranty goodbye after 2 hours of wrestling with THE BLOAT. Samsung software engineers should die in shame if they check my note 4 and compare its performance with a stock device.
If this is not a problem for you, it's not my fault you got a perception issue.
but i want revert back to 4.4 :crying:
I'm staying on 4.4.4 for now by choice.
Had L and M on my Nexus. More of a fan of KK.
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I see that wear 2.0 is released for g watch urbane 2. We can try ti port to our g watch r
Porting, someone can most likely do it, but then again not much activity here as it seems, especially after 6.0 came out. Also I don't quite think we'll get the official release in fall for our R
I found this Informations m. imgur. com / QNhAnvL
Hi saw that urban was one of the 2. Maybe some Guy here can port it here as it as already been done with previous versions.
Anyway if it is made available I will be glad to flash it
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I've read in some italian blog that LG UK in their website says that our LG G Watch R will be updated to Android Wear 2.0 Only LG G Watch (the square one) will not be updated
alexs784 said:
I've read in some italian blog that LG UK in their website says that our LG G Watch R will be updated to Android Wear 2.0 Only LG G Watch (the square one) will not be updated
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correct, all watches with a crown will get it apparently, the G watch doesn''t have a crown
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correct, all watches with a crown will get it apparently, the G watch doesn''t have a crown
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Looks like the Original Moto 360 watch will not be updated either now. I was torn between that and my G Watch R, glad I went with the latter.
Kiwi616 said:
Looks like the Original Moto 360 watch will not be updated either now. I was torn between that and my G Watch R, glad I went with the latter.
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Yeah I saw that and I'm actually thinking our G watch R could be next not receive it... considering how the wifi update took long to arrive, I have no trust in LG.
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Yeah I saw that and I'm actually thinking our G watch R could be next not receive it... considering how the wifi update took long to arrive, I have no trust in LG.
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Completely agree with you on LG updates. Android 2.0 for the G Watch R will be my deciding factor to whether LG will be in the running for my next watch. The internals are completely capable, but we will see what LG states. Coming up on the 2 year mark with lifespan to... Find out soon enough.
https://m.reddit.com/r/AndroidWear/comments/4l3px2/android_wear_20_update_list/
Inviato dal mio Asus Zenfone 2
And original G watch was dropped now too, if we get it for our R, it'll be last update for sure.
gabrymr said:
And original G watch was dropped now too, if we get it for our R, it'll be last update for sure.
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Even if it is the final update for the GWR it will still garner a fair amount of life from it. being on the latest major revision of Wear. I don't foresee google making another "major revision" within 2 years of 2.0 being out.
To me it makes sense that after 2 years of the first release of Wear they release a new major version to work out bugs/clean up their code. I will not have a problem buying a new watch after 4 years of solid service from my GWR.
Now lets just hope that LG comes through with our update...
Im with you guys. LG g watch r... I have backed a pebble time 2 just in case... Any port news about the 2.0?
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I just don't like the urbane. Why couldn't they just make another black watch as well?
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I just don't like the urbane. Why couldn't they just make another black watch as well?
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Yes, on all round watch, the LG-R is still my prefered I can not find any other I would have.....
has anyone here experienced double battery drain after installing wear 2.0?
eddyz said:
has anyone here experienced double battery drain after installing wear 2.0?
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strange did we already get android wear 2?
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strange did we already get android wear 2?
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ok. maybe not 2.0 (my bad) but MM 6.0.1 on the g watch r.
eddyz said:
ok. maybe not 2.0 (my bad) but MM 6.0.1 on the g watch r.
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I have the same battery drain problem. Somedays better than others.
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I have the same battery drain problem. Somedays better than others.
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if my phone is on MM, and the watch on lolli, can they still work together? thinking of downgrading the watch to lolli.
Hey guys,
I'm looking forward to buy my first smartwatch and I like the design of the G Watch R a lot? Is it still a good option to buy a used G Watch R?
I'm using a Oneplus 3T.
Greetings
Passi0509 said:
Hey guys,
I'm looking forward to buy my first smartwatch and I like the design of the G Watch R a lot? Is it still a good option to buy a used G Watch R?
I'm using a Oneplus 3T.
Greetings
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I like mine a lot. But tbh, it's an aging piece of tech. Better you bought something newer if you can afford it. If it's a budget buy, go for it.
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Zzz73 said:
I like mine a lot. But tbh, it's an aging piece of tech. Better you bought something newer if you can afford it. If it's a budget buy, go for it.
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Can you name me some aspects which have improved in newer smartwatches? Thanks
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Can you name me some aspects which have improved in newer smartwatches? Thanks
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Honestly i haven't researched specs in a while. but i would imagine after 2 years processor, amount of storage, and battery life would be noticably better in a new gen device. larger storage will be a bigger deal on 2.0 with some apps being stand-alone on the watch.
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Zzz73 said:
Honestly i haven't researched specs in a while. but i would imagine after 2 years processor, amount of storage, and battery life would be noticably better in a new gen device. larger storage will be a bigger deal on 2.0 with some apps being stand-alone on the watch.
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I see. But I think that the smartwatch does not need that much power, does it? I don´t want to play games on it haha.
With custom roms it is also up-to-date?
I´m just not able to pay 250+€ for a smartwatch, I would be able to get a G Watch R for like 100€.
Greetings
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I see. But I think that the smartwatch does not need that much power, does it? I don´t want to play games on it haha.
With custom roms it is also up-to-date?
I´m just not able to pay 250+€ for a smartwatch, I would be able to get a G Watch R for like 100€.
Greetings
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Yes i buy today this watch and its perfect mate and watch will get android wear 2.0 which is nice.
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Passi0509 said:
Can you name me some aspects which have improved in newer smartwatches? Thanks
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Zzz73 said:
Honestly i haven't researched specs in a while. but i would imagine after 2 years processor, amount of storage, and battery life would be noticably better in a new gen device. larger storage will be a bigger deal on 2.0 with some apps being stand-alone on the watch.
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Android wear smartwatches actually haven't come very far at all. With some of the newer smartwatches you'll get GPS and speaker functionality. Apart from that battery life will be roughly the same or worse(due to gps etc) and the processor is identical just physically smaller so devices can be thinner. If you want a smartwatch now choose one based on aesthetics and capability to run android wear 2.0 (which the G watch R will).
For now, I think the G Watch R and the newer smartwatches are not so different. Same cpu, same memory same batteries... But the next gen should bring important improvements such as speakers and nfc, at least.
Passi0509 said:
Hey guys,
I'm looking forward to buy my first smartwatch and I like the design of the G Watch R a lot? Is it still a good option to buy a used G Watch R?
I'm using a Oneplus 3T.
Greetings
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There is no doubt about LG G R one of the best watches released so far. But i would rather recommend Asus zen watch 3 or any other watch release recently.
This is to make sure that you get update at least for next 2 to 3 years. And also i would recommend watches with speaker.
Got a used one for 85 euros now
I bought mine about 3 months ago. There isn't any recent custom roms for it. That kinda sucks but for a smartwatch, it seems fine especially for the difference in the amount of $ you'll spend on something new. Its even still receiving updates as of the other day. Go for it!!!
i just miss a speaker on the g watch r.. you dont hear alarms or anything else if you dont wear the watch.
Hi guys, I've just received update to M1D65H...just wondering what's new, because watch doesn't let me update them for low battery . I assume it is not already a Wear 2.0 update as build number still starts with "M" letter.
I don't get any update :crying:
Meh...just February security update
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Hi guys, I've just received update to M1D65H...just wondering what's new, because watch doesn't let me update them for low battery . I assume it is not already a Wear 2.0 update as build number still starts with "M" letter.
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Its not 2.0, just updated mine
Anybody in EU selling theirs R watch?
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Anybody in EU selling theirs R watch?
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my friend is selling in Finland. i can ask him
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my friend is selling in Finland. i can ask him
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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.
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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.
umair42 said:
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
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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