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Nexus 5 - Release date confirmed as 28th October by EE representitive!!!

Just been on chat with EE for the second time this week. They just confirmed that they will be carrying the nexus 5 from the 28th of this month. They also confirmed that it will be available on both LTE and standard 3G plans here in the UK, they will also be offering the phone on pay as you go contracts at a starting price of £230 for 16GB and £250 for 32GB. I know its not much info but it is confirmed which is nice. Should be able to get hands on with this phone very soon!

Hmmm I winder how much of this is true

Oli1122 said:
Just been on chat with EE for the second time this week. They just confirmed that they will be carrying the nexus 5 from the 28th of this month. They also confirmed that it will be available on both LTE and standard 3G plans here in the UK, they will also be offering the phone on pay as you go contracts at a starting price of £230 for 16GB and £250 for 32GB. I know its not much info but it is confirmed which is nice. Should be able to get hands on with this phone very soon!
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Pics or it didn't happen...

what does this mean for half life 3 tho?

What about the announcement?
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i'm not believing anything unless it's from Google directly. carriers (and their reps) are mostly blowhards who have no clue what they're talking about

Ive got a few screenshots but can only release the on I have on my mobile right now. Will do others in around an hour when I get in
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Lucke said:
i'm not believing anything unless it's from Google directly. carriers (and their reps) are mostly blowhards who have no clue what they're talking about
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Usually I would agree but ive tried four reps now and three of the four all said the 28th, unfortunately no more comments on pricing.

Uk prices are completely false.

If it's out on the 28th in the UK, I wonder if that means it'll be out in the US sooner

AndreaCristiano said:
Hmmm I winder how much of this is true
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Pretty true actually The nexus 5 is by far the most leaked android smartphone, with leaks from official partners and Google! Google was the first to leak the nexus 5, in there introduction video of android 4.4, which has now been removed from youtube. Later, about 2 days, KitKat's official FaceBook page added a comment on a post confirming android 4.4. Then Qualcomm confirmed some hardware specs of the Nexus 5, followed by a video of the nexus 5 running android 4.4 (also removed). And just yesterday, Google accidentally post the nexus 5 on there site, which seems a little odd
Honestly, I have a conspiracy that Google is just setting up the android world, and at the Google I/O event (Google's release party) release a totally different phone and a new android 4.4 UI:laugh:

arDroid.99 said:
Pretty true actually The nexus 5 is by far the most leaked android smartphone, with leaks from official partners and Google! Google was the first to leak the nexus 5, in there introduction video of android 4.4, which has now been removed from youtube. Later, about 2 days, KitKat's official FaceBook page added a comment on a post confirming android 4.4. Then Qualcomm confirmed some hardware specs of the Nexus 5, followed by a video of the nexus 5 running android 4.4 (also removed). And just yesterday, Google accidentally post the nexus 5 on there site, which seems a little odd
Honestly, I have a conspiracy that Google is just setting up the android world, and at the Google I/O event (Google's release party) release a totally different phone and a new android 4.4 UI:laugh:
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What about the FCC certifications? Even if it was red herring, wouldn't we get see some other phone get approval? Do you think Google orchestrated the whole gub'ment shutdown so that they could sneak in a phone for approval and not have the FCC leak it since they were shutdown?
Does this mean I'm not getting a nexus 5???
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tosin01 said:
Uk prices are completely false.
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Deff this. £20 diff between the two models... and it is incredibly low compared to the U.S price.
We UK peeps always get dirtily ripped off in the conversion game. Those prices would not represent that. I suspect something is off.

gee one said:
What about the FCC certifications? Even if it was red herring, wouldn't we get see some other phone get approval? Do you think Google orchestrated the whole gub'ment shutdown so that they could sneak in a phone for approval and not have the FCC leak it since they were shutdown?
Does this mean I'm not getting a nexus 5???
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Nah, but really confirmation for the Nexus 5 is still unofficial, it might not drop till next year, the only thing google really confirmed was android 4.4.

NinjaKenZen said:
Deff this. £20 diff between the two models... and it is incredibly low compared to the U.S price.
We UK peeps always get dirtily ripped off in the conversion game. Those prices would not represent that. I suspect something is off.
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Totally agree.

arDroid.99 said:
Nah, but really confirmation for the Nexus 5 is still unofficial, it might not drop till next year, the only thing google really confirmed was android 4.4.
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Bite your tongue!

tosin01 said:
Totally agree.
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I agree they seem low, ive only quoted what ive been told. But the 28th is an official release date according to EE and now T-Mobiles support lines. Im just doing the rounds trying to see what info I can get out of them.

Since when do we get official release dates from EE reps, whoever the heck that is.
They should not allow any more new threads to be made in this section until Google officially announces it. These confirmation threads have gotten to be a joke.

[email protected] said:
Since when do we get official release dates from EE reps, whoever the heck that is.
They should not allow any more new threads to be made in this section until Google officially announces it. These confirmation threads have gotten to be a joke.
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Since EE was the largest network in the UK and since everyone scrambling for all the info they can find.
Maybe if you don't like these threads them simply don't waste your precious time reading and replying in them eh?

Oli1122 said:
Since EE was the largest network in the UK and since everyone scrambling for all the info they can find.
Maybe if you don't like these threads them simply don't waste your precious time reading and replying in them eh?
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Well, maybe we read these threads because we actually think there is something to read just to find out a customer rep said so.

Hey all

I hope I'm in the right place for this.. I just wanted to say hello I'm Alex aka. Mysticfrog.. I've been a serious fanboy of Samsung phones until late last one being a note 3.. Great phone but just really got tired of the whole gimmick it was turning out to be. So I decided to check out the nexus 5... Big time different from the Samsung series of phones but I Love it!! It's fast sleek and just all around incredible.. This is the total Android experience I have been waiting for.. anyhow I just wanted to introduce myself so hi all... I've read a lot of threads here and y'all seem like a bunch of cool guys and girls I'm just glad I made the step.. The development here is amazing so I'm looking forward to hanging and having fun
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Welcome Alex! Some of us find Android nirvana later than others...just as long as we DO find it, is all that matters. Cheers!
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I hope I'm in the right place for this.. I just wanted to say hello I'm Alex aka. Mysticfrog.. I've been a serious fanboy of Samsung phones until late last one being a note 3.. Great phone but just really got tired of the whole gimmick it was turning out to be. So I decided to check out the nexus 5... Big time different from the Samsung series of phones but I Love it!! It's fast sleek and just all around incredible.. This is the total Android experience I have been waiting for.. anyhow I just wanted to introduce myself so hi all... I've read a lot of threads here and y'all seem like a bunch of cool guys and girls I'm just glad I made the step.. The development here is amazing so I'm looking forward to hanging and having fun
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Yup, root and flash all you want, no KNOX on the N5
Check out the first 4 threads in the General section (this one) for all you need to know about doing stuff.

Oh and hammer away on it..its built to take it. Its a hammerhead, after all...
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Always read the sticky threads at the top of general and the question forum. Full of great information and will prevent any issues when rooting. Welcome to the forums
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Welcome Ps have you seen the Galaxy s5
Ugly as ****
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Embrace the sense of freedom, it feels amazing when you're coming from a HTC or Sammy device... so, SO many roms and kernels to chose from and they all mostly work together, unlike for example HTC One X where half the kernels dont work with the other half of the roms and you gotta repack and flash the kernel through fastboot... what a chore just to switch kernel. And S-off... ffff... Anyways welcome to the world of Nexus and hope all your flashing experiences go smoothly! :good::good::good:
and LOOOOL at the S5 comparison with the bandaid ahahahah! good one

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Welcome Ps have you seen the Galaxy s5
Ugly as ****
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I might get one just because it works with the new gear fitness watch. I'll still keep my nexus but I have a heart condition so it may be handy for people like me. I like the blue one
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I did the same last week ditched my s3 and bought a nexus 5 and what a boost this phone is over the samsucks range...who need a phone full of junk nobody is going to use not me any more

ilostmypistons said:
I might get one just because it works with the new gear fitness watch. I'll still keep my nexus but I have a heart condition so it may be handy for people like me. I like the blue one
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I use Instant Heart Rate Pro from Play, very accurate and you can store measurements on a server.

got-petrol said:
I did the same last week ditched my s3 and bought a nexus 5 and what a boost this phone is over the samsucks range...who need a phone full of junk nobody is going to use not me any more
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yeah you hit the nail right on the head a phone full of junk!!! that and knox I really dont understand why sammy added that..
All i actually did was roll into tmobile to pay my bill and while i was waiting I saw this device just chilling there looking like a chocolate bar so as i started messing with it I realized that some of the roms i flashed on my note 3that i really liked originated from this devise.. So i sat down looked it up, checked out some reviews played with it some more and realized this is the true android experience i crave.. well actually i pulled up the xda site to see how much "love" this device was getting and that kinda sold me.. the development is huge here... Im running droidkang right now which im loving..
one question tho is there any way when i flash a rom how do i keep my music from being deleted?? What i do is basically just redownload it from my laptop, is there an easier way?? Im just used to having that internal mem card... thanks for the warm welcome all..

WELCOME
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I hope I'm in the right place for this.. I just wanted to say hello I'm Alex aka. Mysticfrog.. I've been a serious fanboy of Samsung phones until late last one being a note 3.. Great phone but just really got tired of the whole gimmick it was turning out to be. So I decided to check out the nexus 5... Big time different from the Samsung series of phones but I Love it!! It's fast sleek and just all around incredible.. This is the total Android experience I have been waiting for.. anyhow I just wanted to introduce myself so hi all... I've read a lot of threads here and y'all seem like a bunch of cool guys and girls I'm just glad I made the step.. The development here is amazing so I'm looking forward to hanging and having fun
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First of all welcome ALEX,
You will get everything here regarding NEXUS 5.
Same story of mine, last month i sold my Samsung note 3 and switch with NEXUS 5.
NOW I M HAPPY WITH NEXUS 5, SIMPLY SMARTPHONE.:laugh:

ilostmypistons said:
I might get one just because it works with the new gear fitness watch. I'll still keep my nexus but I have a heart condition so it may be handy for people like me. I like the blue one
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I read that Samsung is planning on making the wearable electronics compatible with all Android devices soon.

Just ordered the Nexus from Tmobile.com
Had the s3 for 2 years, was considering the Note 3 and S5 (i have a love/hate relationship with the S5)
But like somebody earlier said I crave for stock android plus it helps that my mother has a nexus 5 and 7(2013).
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Samsung is permanently crippling the Note 7 in the U.S.

You knew it was coming in the USA and it looks like December 19 is the day.
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-permanently-crippling-note-7-us

What's to stop people from not accepting this update just like the previous one? Unless it's a forced update it won't really change anything

89dynasty said:
What's to stop people from not accepting this update just like the previous one? Unless it's a forced update it won't really change anything
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When you reboot the device it will do the updates on one of the reboots.This is true even if you "delayed" the update.
There is a way to prevent the previous update (you can see on this forum). Unless they found a way around that work around good chances that the same work around would work for this update. I would recommend doing the work around now and before this update.
The work around for previous update. Hope this will work for this update too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-note-7/how-to/updated-limited-to-60-heres-fix-t3495293

I read someplace today that Samsung made a request to the makers of all package disablers on the Playstore to block the Note 7 from being able to take advantage of this... I'll try and find the article.

The one i found isnt supported by the playstore and still has the update packages. Look at the link JaguarXT posted

I highly doubt all the apps are getting on board. I used titanium to block a lot of samsung crap before this and I never got the last update and I won't get this update either.

According to what I read, T-Mobile will be pushing the update on December 27th, that's what CNET is reporting. It also mentions the dates for AT&T as well as Sprint.

Yep I got text from tmobile says starting 27 phone won't be able to charge so turn it in.

Looking like it's time to find a replacement, sadly nothing seems up to par

It will seem like a bold change from what I know and am used to but I'm considering the Honor 8. The specs don't seem to bad for the price point. But it's definitely not a Note 7. I was thinking about going back to the Note 5 but I don't even see it available on the T-Mobile website anymore.

Tiger62651 said:
I highly doubt all the apps are getting on board. I used titanium to block a lot of samsung crap before this and I never got the last update and I won't get this update either.
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That's because you had the good foresight to root, unlike some of us (pointing at myself). Samsung strong-armed all the package disabler devs on the Play Store to no longer block System apps! The way around it was then to purchase the new version anyway and obtain a license, uninstall, then side load an older version. But then in another update even that route was blocked by no longer granting licenses or something. Then someone provided another app independent of the Play Store to side load which is what is being referred to above. It's gotten nasty!!!! Our ranks will shrink further as those who are severely technically challenged fail to take measures to block this update. Personally, I can't help but wonder/worry if Sammy has some type of back door, but that's the conspiracy theorist in me, lol!

NFS855 said:
According to what I read, T-Mobile will be pushing the update on December 27th, that's what CNET is reporting. It also mentions the dates for AT&T as well as Sprint.
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Ya I got text from them saying the same, I just laughed
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It will seem like a bold change from what I know and am used to but I'm considering the Honor 8. The specs don't seem to bad for the price point. But it's definitely not a Note 7. I was thinking about going back to the Note 5 but I don't even see it available on the T-Mobile website anymore.
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I have a Note 5 as a backup I'm hoping I won't have to use it. ?
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89dynasty said:
Looking like it's time to find a replacement, sadly nothing seems up to par
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I agree and I will probably change to the cheapest samsung phone to get my $100 and then switch out and use my One Plus 3 till the S8 comes out.
Gotta use my Samsung Rewards up as well... This really sux

I caved last night, I picked up the s7 edge. I'm still keeping the Note 7 though and I'll use it until I'm no longer able to.

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I caved last night, I picked up the s7 edge. I'm still keeping the Note 7 though and I'll use it until I'm no longer able to.
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Why? You should have just kept the Note7 until the S8 came out... now you have an obsolete phone in 3 months.

I still have the Note 7, the s7 edge worked out in my favor actually. They gave me a Gear VR and now when the next phone drops I'll give my wife the s7 edge. She still has an S5 so it will be a nice upgrade for her.

I'm lost dude. So I have the second version of the Note 7, you know, the one that was supposed to not malfunction. Model # SM-N930T with T-Mobile. OK, so my phone did receive the forced update that make my battery charge to only 60%, I was able to use ODIN and put back the stock firmware, I installed PACKAGE DISABLER PRO and blocked the necessary items needed so I am now at 100% battery life. How is it that we know that is still not enough to block this new update that is coming to cripple the Note 7??? Maybe we are still safe, or is it FACT that it WILL still be forced even though we have the updates and tmobile and Samsung items blocked? Also, with what I have explained, can my phone still be rooted and install a custom ROM or am I too late or second version of Note 7 it was never possible???? Someone please help, I am not a noob, I have been installing custom ROMs since Galaxy S2, but at the same time I am no PRO. All info will help me and the community clarify this sticky situation. PLEASE HELP. AND THANK YOU ALL!!!!! Nothing compares to the Note 7, what other phone has IRIS EYE SCANNER, a SECURE FOLDER LOCK that you can add a secondary app of one you already have with a completely different account, you can lock your notes in SAMSUNG NOTES, an S PEN, A FREAK'N S-PEN for crying out loud!!!!! No Phone compares to this dude!!!!!! HELP HELP HELP HELP!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm lost dude. So I have the second version of the Note 7, you know, the one that was supposed to not malfunction. Model # SM-N930T with T-Mobile. OK, so my phone did receive the forced update that make my battery charge to only 60%, I was able to use ODIN and put back the stock firmware, I installed PACKAGE DISABLER PRO and blocked the necessary items needed so I am now at 100% battery life. How is it that we know that is still not enough to block this new update that is coming to cripple the Note 7??? Maybe we are still safe, or is it FACT that it WILL still be forced even though we have the updates and tmobile and Samsung items blocked? Also, with what I have explained, can my phone still be rooted and install a custom ROM or am I too late or second version of Note 7 it was never possible???? Someone please help, I am not a noob, I have been installing custom ROMs since Galaxy S2, but at the same time I am no PRO. All info will help me and the community clarify this sticky situation. PLEASE HELP. AND THANK YOU ALL!!!!! Nothing compares to the Note 7, what other phone has IRIS EYE SCANNER, a SECURE FOLDER LOCK that you can add a secondary app of one you already have with a completely different account, you can lock your notes in SAMSUNG NOTES, an S PEN, A FREAK'N S-PEN for crying out loud!!!!! No Phone compares to this dude!!!!!! HELP HELP HELP HELP!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm not 100% sure but the steps with package disabler that you've done should allow you to not have to worry about the new update coming through, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
As for rooting you're out of luck, only the original firmware that shipped with the phone was rootable. After that, this is as good as it gets for us firmware wise

Thnx

89dynasty said:
I'm not 100% sure but the steps with package disabler that you've done should allow you to not have to worry about the new update coming through, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
As for rooting you're out of luck, only the original firmware that shipped with the phone was rootable. After that, this is as good as it gets for us firmware wise
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thnx, much appreciated.

Note 9 T-mobile VS Note 9 Unlocked comparison and camera shutter sound question

Hi, everyone!
Since Samsung has ignored my question regarding the missing shutter sound feature in their unlocked version I have decided to post it here in the hope that someone has a solution. Disabling the system sounds solve this, but I would rather use another option, such as renaming the shutter sound or an alternative. I'm posting here photos only of the software differences between the Note 9 (T-mobile VS Unlocked) versions. As for the ****ter sound fiasco, the long story shortened:
I bought my Note 9 unlocked directly from Samsung, but my wife got her from T-mobile. I was looking to disable the shutter sound but couldn't find that option, so I've opened on both phones the camera settings and surprisingly found that the shutter sound option is present only in the T-Mobile variant. This indicates that Samsung doesn't really care about the customers in specific markets as they push one firmware for all (just renaming it to match the region). The law in certain countries such as Japan prohibits the disabling of such feature, but the States has no such regulations so it should not be put under this umbrella as well. Other than that, I love my Note 9, but I dislike the way Samsung mistreating its customers with such generalizations. Rooting is not an option as it will kill Samsung Pay, so please suggest a solution aside from disabling the system sounds. I posted this question at Samsung Plus, but the moderator marked it falsely as solved. I don't want to look like a whiner, but Samsung should have played this better, considering the hefty price tag($1K) of their phone, and provide a specific region/country firmware without the limitations known to exist only in certain markets. Thanks in advance for your time, folks!
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I had this issue with the Note 8 last year. Told Bixby to "turn off camera shutter sound" and that worked. Don't know if it will work on the Note 9....worth a shot.

anrameg said:
Hi, everyone!
Since Samsung has ignored my question regarding the missing shutter sound feature in their unlocked version I have decided to post it here in the hope that someone has a solution. Disabling the system sounds solve this, but I would rather use another option, such as renaming the shutter sound or an alternative. I'm posting here photos only of the software differences between the Note 9 (T-mobile VS Unlocked) versions. As for the ****ter sound fiasco, the long story shortened:
I bought my Note 9 unlocked directly from Samsung, but my wife got her from T-mobile. I was looking to disable the shutter sound but couldn't find that option, so I've opened on both phones the camera settings and surprisingly found that the shutter sound option is present only in the T-Mobile variant. This indicates that Samsung doesn't really care about the customers in specific markets as they push one firmware for all (just renaming it to match the region). The law in certain countries such as Japan prohibits the disabling of such feature, but the States has no such regulations so it should not be put under this umbrella as well. Other than that, I love my Note 9, but I dislike the way Samsung mistreating its customers with such generalizations. Rooting is not an option as it will kill Samsung Pay, so please suggest a solution aside from disabling the system sounds. I posted this question at Samsung Plus, but the moderator marked it falsely as solved. I don't want to look like a whiner, but Samsung should have played this better, considering the hefty price tag($1K) of their phone, and provide a specific region/country firmware without the limitations known to exist only in certain markets. Thanks in advance for your time, folks!
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Great post. Also add RCS messaging to the list . Unlocked ones don't have this on USA carriers.
However, my help manual is present in settings menu. I'm on Sprint using unlocked version.
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Didn't work. Bixby just opened the camera...

I don't have the option too, SM-N960F/DS (exynos variant)

Limeybastard said:
Great post. Also add RCS messaging to the list . Unlocked ones don't have this on USA carriers.
However, my help manual is present in settings menu. I'm on Sprint using unlocked version.
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So what exactly does that mean? Is that a big feature missing?

Gil Smash said:
So what exactly does that mean? Is that a big feature missing?
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Google RCS messaging and you'll see. Compared to regular SMS.. Not a big deal for some as folks can install Google Android messaging to enable that lost stock messaging feature.
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Google RCS messaging and you'll see. Compared to regular SMS.. Not a big deal for some as folks can install Google Android messaging to enable that lost stock messaging feature.
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I did Google it but honestly I can't really tell exactly how it benefits me. It sounds like it's only helpful if I'm texting someone else who has an Android with RCS enabled

Gil Smash said:
I did Google it but honestly I can't really tell exactly how it benefits me. It sounds like it's only helpful if I'm texting someone else who has an Android with RCS enabled
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I'm not privy to what your needs and requirements are for sms. But in the modern age of the 21st century I'd like to be able to use RCS features .
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Wow kinda glad I got the tmobile version. I was contemplating for a while which to pre order.

Limeybastard said:
I'm not privy to what your needs and requirements are for sms. But in the modern age of the 21st century I'd like to be able to use RCS features .
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Definitely not saying I don't want it! I'm just not sure how to tell whether or not it's been something that I use now or have used before. I couldn't really find a way to tell if it's been functioning.

So on my unlocked note 9 (snapdragon) when my phone is on vibrate or silent there is no shutter sound, I work in an office so I'm usually on vibrate mode negating this issue. I prefer having a shutter sound when I'm not in a quiet environment like an office, this way I know when a pic actually is taken, especially with the new spen feature. I don't see this as a huge deal if you use vibrate / silent mode. If you really want Samsung to make a change, the camera app is an regular Samsung app (go to camera settings >about) that can be updated from the galaxy app store, if your request goes to Samsung they could update the app easily

General ***Beware*** New AT&T S21 Ultras

Just went to pick up my new S21 Ultra 512 from AT&T and it shipped with v2 firmware. As of now the bootloader is not unlockable! Needless to say, I returned without even opening the box. That sucks!

How do you tell if it has V2 firmware, my box doesn't say. Just software version G998USQU2AUB5

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SW/VER: The 5th number from the right (2). This number has to be a 1 for the bootloader to be unlockable.

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My tag doesn't have that sw version or the sm number ..

Samsung and AT&T partnered... what could go wrong?

If not on the box, in the "About Phone" menu under settings. I was looking to purchase a New factory unlocked phone on Ebay but the seller cannot provide the FW version. So, no go. Cheers

I got mine on launch day from tmobile and it was always a 2 so I dont know what youre talking about

If I'm not mistaken, T-mobile allows their bootloader to be unlockable. @sesnut, Did you unlock yours?

rawhide85 said:
If I'm not mistaken, T-mobile allows their bootloader to be unlockable. @sesnut, Did you unlock yours?
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Nope, none of the SM-G998U's are offered with Unlocked Bootloaders and at this time there are no options available to unlock these devices.

varcor said:
Nope, none of the SM-G998U's are offered with Unlocked Bootloaders and at this time there are no options available to unlock these devices.
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Actually there is. @afaneh92 has an unlock service provided you are still on v1 firmware. The pricing is more than fair as this is currently the only way to unlock.

varcor said:
Nope, none of the SM-G998U's are offered with Unlocked Bootloaders and at this time there are no options available to unlock these devices.
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Yep. You could pay like $150 to unlock the bootloader in the past, but if you updated the phone at all within the last 2.5 months, you'll be stuck with a locked bootloader. Hopefully someone manages to find a solution to unlock the bootloader completely without having to manipulate the steady partition. I literally only want root and I'm stuck without it for...well... forever, potentially... Which kinda stinks without having a Pixel this time... My last phone being a Pixel 3 had me a bit spoiled, as even if it wasn't rooted there still wouldn't be ads everywhere, lol.

rawhide85 said:
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Interesting that they now have two IMEI's on the box. Could e-Sim finally be enabled. I wish you kept it. I wonder if it showed both IMEI's in Status Information

NippleSauce said:
Yep. You could pay like $150 to unlock the bootloader in the past, but if you updated the phone at all within the last 2.5 months, you'll be stuck with a locked bootloader. Hopefully someone manages to find a solution to unlock the bootloader completely without having to manipulate the steady partition. I literally only want root and I'm stuck without it for...well... forever, potentially... Which kinda stinks without having a Pixel this time... My last phone being a Pixel 3 had me a bit spoiled, as even if it wasn't rooted there still wouldn't be ads everywhere, lol.
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You have ads on the OS, system apps?
This:
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
I use Karma Firewall as well. Both use very little battery. Zero issues with both.
Rooting be much more trouble than it be worth even if I could on the Note 10+... it's runs nicely now.

blackhawk said:
You have ads on the OS, system apps?
This:
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
I use Karma Firewall as well. Both use very little battery. Zero issues with both.
Rooting be much more trouble than it be worth
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All of the Samsung apps have ads built-in - so not necessarily the 'true' system apps. Thankfully enough, I've already removed all of those crummy apps over adb. But I've already tried things like fully customized AdGuard, but those just don't do the job for me. I'm a nerdy person, so I like having the full system rights and rooting my phones. But aside from that, AdAway is just a better service and keeps out the ads that things like AdGuard miss.
But all in all, let's just hope that us US nerds with Samsung phones get lucky and get an exploit leaked that allows for Snapdragon 888 Samsung phones in North America to be bootloader unlocked!
*Edit* - read my post again and I realized that my bottom statement is as likely as winning the mega millions lottery lol.
*Edit 2.0* - Response to @blackhawk:
It seems like Samsung's non-essential apps all have ads now. So things like their members app, the galaxy store, the weather app, Samsung Pay, etc. But the default frequently used apps (like messages and phone) don't seem to have any ads. But I've also removed every single Samsung app at this point and have loaded my phone with all Google apps for a little extra reliability.

NippleSauce said:
All of the Samsung apps have ads built-in - so not necessarily the 'true' system apps. Thankfully enough, I've already removed all of those crummy apps over adb. But I've already tried things like fully customized AdGuard, but those just don't do the job for me. I'm a nerdy person, so I like having the full system rights and rooting my phones. But aside from that, AdAway is just a better service and keeps out the ads that things like AdGuard miss.
But all in all, let's just hope that us US nerds with Samsung phones get lucky and get an exploit leaked that allows for Snapdragon 888 Samsung phones in North America to be bootloader unlocked!
*Edit* - read my post again and I realized that my bottom statement is as likely as winning the mega millions lottery lol.
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I don't think any of the Samsung apps I use on my N10+ have ads. Is this something new?

NippleSauce said:
All of the Samsung apps have ads built-in - so not necessarily the 'true' system apps. Thankfully enough, I've already removed all of those crummy apps over adb. But I've already tried things like fully customized AdGuard, but those just don't do the job for me. I'm a nerdy person, so I like having the full system rights and rooting my phones. But aside from that, AdAway is just a better service and keeps out the ads that things like AdGuard miss.
But all in all, let's just hope that us US nerds with Samsung phones get lucky and get an exploit leaked that allows for Snapdragon 888 Samsung phones in North America to be bootloader unlocked!
*Edit* - read my post again and I realized that my bottom statement is as likely as winning the mega millions lottery lol.
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I'm like you, but there are too many downsides to root on this device.
I've avoided Samsung since they started making it hard on their phones, since s6 I believe.
Have had Nexus and then OP...
Where I live, Samsung pay is just too useful, and I lived without it before and now I don't dare to break it on this device.
I see that as an "flashing holiday", which will last a couple years considering the price of the device!
Too bad, I used rooting aside from custom ROMs for system wide adblocking in the past, I found it very convenient...

kipue said:
Where I live, Samsung pay is just too useful, and I lived without it before and now I don't dare to break it on this device.
I see that as an "flashing holiday", which will last a couple years considering the price of the device!
Too bad, I used rooting aside from custom ROMs for system wide adblocking in the past, I found it very convenient...
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Totally understandable as Samsung Pay was the only Samsung app that I consistently used and it was super nifty! Unfortunately, they've permanently disabled it in North America (no more MST support) on the S21 series. So I'd much rather have root being that I reside in NA =(.
I'll just have to get extremely lucky to get root access though...

NippleSauce said:
Yep. You could pay like $150 to unlock the bootloader in the past, but if you updated the phone at all within the last 2.5 months, you'll be stuck with a locked bootloader. Hopefully someone manages to find a solution to unlock the bootloader completely without having to manipulate the steady partition. I literally only want root and I'm stuck without it for...well... forever, potentially... Which kinda stinks without having a Pixel this time... My last phone being a Pixel 3 had me a bit spoiled, as even if it wasn't rooted there still wouldn't be ads everywhere, lol.
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Yes, technically it is possible on select devices depending on the update status but how many users are we talking about? Who would ignore updates for months then out of the blue decide to pay someone to root their device and forego future updates, almost no one! If root is a high priority then aquire a Galaxy with the unlocked bootloader or a different make altogether, they're much more practical considerations.

varcor said:
Yes, technically it is possible on select devices depending on the update status but how many users are we talking about? Who would ignore updates for months then out of the blue decide to pay someone to root their device and forego future updates, almost no one! If root is a high priority then aquire a Galaxy with the unlocked bootloader or a different make altogether, they're much more practical considerations.
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I agree, this is why I traded in two rooted Samsung phones. Not being able to fully update without loosing the unlock killed it for me. Thankfully I didn't loose all that much cash with the trade ins. I'm perfectly fine with my unrooted S21 Ultra and ADB. I won't root again unless it's a Pixel.