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[IDEA][AOSP] S-pen feat.

Hey guys frozt here just thought I would drop an idea by you guys that love the note 4 but hate touchwiz.
So I was thinking in theory it would be possible to when detaching the spen to open the "Pie" control since when you do it on stock the spent quucksettings popup, and pie is way more customizable and user friendly
So my whole point is do you think that this would be useful?
P.S. I went to my nexus 6 I need a Turing point as to why I should come back to the note 4
Stereo speakers and 6in screens a big deal for me. Any thoughts?

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Frozt said:
Hey guys frozt here just thought I would drop an idea by you guys that love the note 4 but hate touchwiz.
So I was thinking in theory it would be possible to when detaching the spen to open the "Pie" control since when you do it on stock the spent quucksettings popup, and pie is way more customizable and user friendly
So my whole point is do you think that this would be useful?
P.S. I went to my nexus 6 I need a Turing point as to why I should come back to the note 4
Stereo speakers and 6in screens a big deal for me. Any thoughts?
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there are many pie apps available in google play store. download any of them.
now go and search in same play store with keywords "note", "spen", "detach" and you ll get 2 or 3 apps which allows to launch an app on detach on aosp as well. chose wisely. hurray you got it.
nexus 6 with stock vs note 4 for tw.
---> tw has many options compared to stock android and nothing beats shealth, air command (spencommand for replacement), writing buddy, one hand, toolbox, upsm, camera, snote, finger lock, multi window, lock screen effects, accessibility settings, private mode, s finder, pop up call ................. phewwwwwww and many more.
hope you got your answer. :silly:
if stereo speakers is all u need then i cant do anything for you but screen is almost same only 0.3in difference so it should not matter.

I ran CM11/12 AOSP nightlies on my Note 2 right up till now. I replaced it with a Note 4 and you know what, Samsung knows best when it comes to the S-Pen and has integrated it well. I'm probably not going to flash any custom roms this time.

ravijani said:
there are many pie apps available in google play store. download any of them.
now go and search in same play store with keywords "note", "spen", "detach" and you ll get 2 or 3 apps which allows to launch an app on detach on aosp as well. chose wisely. hurray you got it.
nexus 6 with stock vs note 4 for tw.
---> tw has many options compared to stock android and nothing beats shealth, air command (spencommand for replacement), writing buddy, one hand, toolbox, upsm, camera, snote, finger lock, multi window, lock screen effects, accessibility settings, private mode, s finder, pop up call ................. phewwwwwww and many more.
hope you got your answer. :silly:
if stereo speakers is all u need then i cant do anything for you but screen is almost same only 0.3in difference so it should not matter.
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I love my nexus 6, its got everything I'm a visual guy and the look makes it sexy. I build widget in Zooper and it just adds to it, but Samsung has more of what I will need as I'm headed towards my pH.D.
As for the apps I understand that but what I was getting at is detaching opens pie with those feats from stock. Idk just and idea I thought no one had explored. So my nexus is posted and I'm gonna trade it!

Also I'm a T-Mobile user would the snapdragon be better or exynos?
Zooper Clocks coming to Samsung!
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Frozt said:
I love my nexus 6, its got everything I'm a visual guy and the look makes it sexy. I build widget in Zooper and it just adds to it, but Samsung has more of what I will need as I'm headed towards my pH.D.
As for the apps I understand that but what I was getting at is detaching opens pie with those feats from stock. Idk just and idea I thought no one had explored. So my nexus is posted and I'm gonna trade it!
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snapdragon for better custom roms support as exynos will always suffer with lack of devs working on it.
and note is worth every penny. its not for guys who loves big and beautiful its also worthy for day to day work for any individual as well.

iOS user having 3T doubts

Been using my 3T for two days now. Haven't sold my 6S, though the plan was to use the funds I would've got from that to cover the cost of the 3T.
The reason being is I'm having a few doubts. I'm no stranger to Android, as the majority of my smartphone's have been Android, and the first iPhone I bought was in January 2015.
I don't particularly miss any of the iOS features such as iMessage and Facetime, as WhatsApp pretty much covers those, 3D Touch was quite handy but this has gestures instead.
My issues are, I guess, the camera; OIS, mic quality, security, Android Pay.
Camera wise, on paper the 3T is better than my 6S without OIS, but so far it struggles to take pictures without some form of motion blur. Recording, the mic isn't as good either. Also read reports of the camera hump falling off, at least on the 3.
I'm also a little concerned with security, I've had way more pop ups / apps being forced on me in the past two days, than I would have using the iPhone for the same amount of time. Though I heard Nougat is as secure as iOS now?
Oh and I can't get Android Pay to work. Well I managed it by accident, held the phone on the same way as I normally works with the 6S, and nothing. Ended up waving the phone around whilst unlocked until it registered.
Not sure if am looking for faults because Apple have sold their products and OS on me, or if the 6S just is a better device...
... though it can't compete with the 3T's screen, Dash charge, fast fingerprint scanner and battery life.
Miss my Autodesk Graphic app though
Need convincing I've made the right choice, thanks guys

I got my OP3T a couple days ago and I love it.
First off, there is no such thing as a perfect phone, but this one comes pretty close.
Camera - From my testing with the camer on my phone, I think that the main camera is VERY sensitive to motion. YOu need a steady hand to take good pics. However the front facing camera is really good and pics don't come out distorted at all. I think reall all you need is to find a camera app with good stabilization and you will be good.
Microphone - don't really use this, but I don't think it's a problem. I know phone quality is really good and clear for me. There are apps and mods that can probably help out with tweaking the mic
Security - just like anything, with time anything can be hacked. Keep in mind that oneplus 3T is a dev friendly phone. Most other phone manufacturers cringe on letting users modify their phone. Certainly Apple is very much opposed to that as well. Now your popup issue might be something else. There are a lot of popup blockers you can use. I use and recommend Ad Guard pro. It blocks ads and popups in browsers and in apps.
Here is what it comes down to... Do you use your phone more for pictures and video or pretty much anything else? If it's the later, than honestly you can go wrong with the OP3T. If you use it for photos and videos more, then maybe you can research some apps to see if there is anything out there that is worth using to make better pics.

It's funny because I bought a 64gb iPhone 6S plus today to resell and honestly it feels ancient compared to my 3t .

I have natural steady hands..
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Not the best photo obviously lol but it can take great pictures. Any good photographer can take a picture with anything and make it look amazing, camera is sensitive to motion but software update can fix this. No problems with video it looks and sounds very clear not o mention videos are very steady.
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It looks way better on my device
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zingxao said:
Oh and I can't get Android Pay to work. Well I managed it by accident, held the phone on the same way as I normally works with the 6S, and nothing. Ended up waving the phone around whilst unlocked until it registered.
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The NFC sensor is behind the camera. I used it for a purchase 2 hours ago and it was fine. You just have to hold the camera up to the sensor for a few seconds and it should work. You don't even need to open the app. Just need to unlock your phone and have NFC on.
Hope you keep the device

Does OneUI feel like a step back towards OG Touchwiz?

Preface: I have been using smart phones and making ROMS for them long before Android existed. I say this to bring a little bit of insight to my experience with these devices...
I dont know, maybe its just me. It feels as if One UI is step back toward the original TouchWiz on the likes of the Galaxy S3 and the Note 2. Im not a fan right now. I was really enjoying Oreo on this device and may have to consider reverting back until I am officially forced to take the OTA from T-Mobile (whenever they push it).
I would like others input on the OneUI change from Samsung Experience. Feel free to chime in and say what you feel.
Thanks!

Not a step back. Samsung strove for a more minimal overlay; I think they did a good job.
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I dont think its terrible. I just get that old Touchwiz vibe from it. I think its the "flat" overlay as you are suggesting. Reminds me of the flat overlay of the Note 2 and S3.

I tried the leaked One Ui, then the official OTA through At&t. I have since went back to ARL2 Oreo and couldn't be happier. I have been flashing since Samsung Infuse and Captivate. I kinda agree with your observation[emoji106]
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I mean its not horrible...but for me..and its just my personal opinion, the Oreo feel is better for me.
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hate it too but if you compair looks vs performance,
i take performance any day of the week.
that being said. i have been getting good battery life with a very fluid/fast experience.
lets face it. might as well get used to it. Let's just use PIE as a stepping stone for something greater. It's our Windows Vista, if you will, of the android variety.
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oh and something that everyone seems to forget is that OneUI was meant to try and slim down everything to be able to use it efficiently with one hand.
so if you take that into consideration, it might help to make more sense.( doesn't mean we have to like it lol)

My main complaint is the color of the icons are a bit much. I got rid of the calculator which I usually have on my main screen and downloaded the google one just because the color was so bad. I think I'm getting used to the round edges in tht menus, but both those look like the been done by a first year graphics design student.

I do have to admit one thing about this upgrade, it did go very smoothly. I will give Samsung credit for that.

I like the update but I think it has to do more with the fact that its an update and it's different. Imo The Samsung experience UI is more polished than One UI as of now. In fact I think that if OneUi was the old version and Samsung experience was the newer version it would be more popular. Let's face it, OneUi is more cartoony while Samsung experience UI is more classy. But I still like the update nevertheless and wouldn't go back to Oreo if I had the option because this is a change. I had the S8, note 8, S9 and now note 9 so the new UI is a breath of fresh air.
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Step up, but they should had put the multiwindow functionality from nougat/oreo... right now it feels more like an iphone than multitasking powerhouse (and if I want an iphone experience regarding functionality, I will go with iphone as it's smoother + the SOC is a lot more faster).

For me no.
The only drawback for me is Google's choice to forbid is for call recording.

I love it other than not having the multi window. It just feels different and it's nice because of the dark mode.

jameslapc2 said:
I love it other than not having the multi window. It just feels different and it's nice because of the dark mode.
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Am I missing something about no multi window?
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Samsung Experience had space theme to it with icons and ui while ONE UI looks more Applish

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OneUI is the best skin out there though.

If they made a goodlock module for the qs panel that doesn't only change colours but changes the layout too then people who liked oreo could be happy. Like pentastic allows you to select note 4 air command so why doesnt quickstar allow us to change our quickpanel to older touchwiz and Samsung experience etc. And sound assistant should allow you to select older volume panels too. And maybe even create custom sound panels and notification panels so anyone who wants anything different like miui panel they can have it.

koragg97 said:
OneUI is the best skin out there though.
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Samsung Experience is now better due to no ads in the preloaded stock apps

To be honest OneUI is starting to look allot like the Stock Android UI. While there are obvious tidbits to it being a Samsung developed UI. The overall feel, look is quite similar to stock android

Advice for phone

Hello, I want advice for a phone between iPhone 13 Pro, Samsung s 21+, I want to use it for a long time, fast and non-catching. What do you think of Samsung's Exinus processor? Some people say it's good, others say it's not. Is snapdragon better? Also what do you think about OnePlus 9 Pro, Oppo find x 3 pro, Sony xperia and Pixel 6 pro.? I will be grateful for your detailed advice. Which phone is the best in the long run.

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Long run, how long? There have been display issues with the S21Us. Unlike iPhones and other Androids stock Samsung's UI is tricked out.
Personally I won't buy any Android with no SD card slot which I use as a data drive. Samsung's support up to 1tb. My minimum ram is 8gb but having 12gb doesn't hurt.
I want a native spen, its remote bt shutter release and especially Smart Capture are very useful.
I want either Android 9 or 10 which the Samsung UI is nearly identical for both and functional.
I didn't want the issues with variable rate displays (reduced color rendering/power consumption) or 5G. I hate rounded display corners.
So I went with a second new Note 10+ Snapdragon running on Android 10.
Still one of the best Amoled displays out there. My heavily used 2+ year old N10+ continues to run nearly flawlessly with one battery replacement so far.
It looks and runs like it was new. No detectable display degradation with ScreenTest. It's a gorgeous solid workhorse that just keeps running. Buttons, spen and C port jack are still tight. Current OS load is over 1.5 years old, still fast and stable with minimal maintenance.
Projected service life is 2-3+ years.
Zero regrets... so far.
The biggest problem with Androids is choice. There's an Android to fit any appetite...
My display is minimalistic by design. Dark themed with One Handed Operation plus running on the sides. Digi Clock also hides a set of quad short cut buttons. There's a lot there, out of sight...
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I had a Samsung S8 for 4 years, but my
Имах Samsung S8 от 4 години, но ми

Yordanov said:
Имах Samsung S8 от 4 години, но ми го откраднаха. Не съм от хората, които сменят телефона за 1-2 години. Ето защо търся бърз, безпроблемен телефон за бъдещето с добра производителност
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"I had a Samsung S8 for 4 years, but it was stolen from me. I am not one of those people who change the phone in 1-2 years. That's why I'm looking for a fast, hassle-free phone for the future with good performance."
English only please.
Sorry to hear about your lose.
If you don't want the spen there's the S10, 20 series. These are smaller more no nonsense phones that are still very capable.
My knowledge of them however is very limited.
Whatever you decide use a reliable vendor as there's a lot of misleading ads. Best to talk with the company by phone first and feel them out.

blackhawk said:
"I had a Samsung S8 for 4 years, but it was stolen from me. I am not one of those people who change the phone in 1-2 years. That's why I'm looking for a fast, hassle-free phone for the future with good performance."
English only please.
Sorry to hear about your lose.
If you don't want the spen there's the S10, 20 series. These are smaller more no nonsense phones that are still very capable.
My knowledge of them however is very limited.
Whatever you decide use a reliable vendor as there's a lot of misleading ads. Best to talk with the company by phone first and feel them out.
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Worth it to buy a new Note 9 in 2022?

Hi all,
I can get my hands on a new Samsung Note 9. Is it still worth it to buy a new Note 9 in 2022?
Samsung has stopped releasing updates for this device and Android is stuck on version 10.
Could get the Note 10 plus, but will cost me twice the price and I really miss the 3.5mm jackplug on the Note 10.
Thanks!

Get the N10+ N975U or N975U1 and a pair of Buds+. Preferred Android 9 or 10. Security is not an issue.
The N10+ is an exponentially faster and a more powerful Note than the N9. Night and day difference. The N10+ has the best display in the business; excellent color calibration/accuracy/white point/gamma calibration. Extremely reliable and long lived with excellent build quality. I have two, the oldest has over 8k hours on it, still running on Pie, current load is over 2yo. It runs like a bat out of hell, looks, feels and runs like it was new. The display is still flawless. It's the only Samsung flagship I recommend. It's just fun to use and snappy fast.
New ones can still be had for around $650-700 loaded with Q. Buy only from reliable, trusted vendors!!!

Note 10+ is still one of my favorite devices. I also have a Note 9 and as Blackhawk stated night and day. The 9 is still a good device, but 10+ more bang for your buck.

@Niek_66
Still using my N9 as daily driver, and have it updated to June 2022.
Phone and apps (no e-mail or browser installed) do not connect via wi-fi, and have it locked down w/ NetGuard and phone settings.
Charge lasts about 2 to 3 days.
Samsung makes an adapter for the 3.5mm jack to USB-Type C that can be used on the N10+.
Unless you want to have access to scan/listen to local radio stations w/ an app such as NextRadio, and depending on your "security threat," you may want to purchase the N10+.
The N10+ can be updated to Android 12 and is still receiving security updates.

Hi,
Thanks for all the replies!
I can buy a new Note 10 plus but currently way to expensive. Also looking at the S22 Ultra and this one also has a high price tag.
I can't compare the Note 9 to the 10 but I still find my Note 9 fast enough. Don't play many games on it and mainly use it for internet and watch YouTube videos. The stylus I use a lot!
Think I will wait a while and keep using my Note 9.

Niek_66 said:
Hi,
Thanks for all the replies!
I can buy a new Note 10 plus but currently way to expensive. Also looking at the S22 Ultra and this one also has a high price tag.
I can't compare the Note 9 to the 10 but I still find my Note 9 fast enough. Don't play many games on it and mainly use it for internet and watch YouTube videos. The stylus I use a lot!
Think I will wait a while and keep using my Note 9.
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Play with an N10+ side by side with the N9. The N9 is a nice Note. I considered getting one at one point. The N10+ is a noticeable upgrade in overall speed and performance. After the N10+ Samsung has issues with all their flagships. They abandoned expandable storage after the humped back N20U. The problems don't end there; all variable refresh rate displays have color/gamma accuracy/calibration issues and high failure rates. Build quality and QC appears to be an issue now with Samsung.
Be default I would do exactly what you chose to do, nothing. The N9 is a good device with a excellent AMOLED display. The only reason I got my first N10+ was my S4+ display was nearly dead. No choice. I lucked out. Don't place yourself in that situation; make a well informed decision ahead of failure of your current device.
Samsung has been dropping the ball since the N10+. Their next generation will likely suck too but Samsung may clean up their act although this seems unlikely at this point. Multiple poor decisions for 3 years straight by Samsung.
They continue to throw money at the Fold series while neglecting their Note series (yeah, they even forgot their name).
Samsung is a mess now...
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Have had the Exynos 512GB Note9 since March 2020, 0 complains. Also if you care for latest updates there is NobleROM which is currently on OneUI 4.1 and Android 12, might get OneUI 5 and Android 13 soon too. The phone is fast, has all the nice useful features like headphone jack, micro sd card, Bixby button (I use it as a mute switch, don't hate xd), iris scanner, physical fingerprint scanner, no interruptions on the display. Never changed my battery and still lasts forever (I do charge it between 30% and 80% most of the time) without any effort on my side to save it, I use the phone whenever and for whatever I need to. I say grab the Note9, it's a great phone and will be great for years to come.

Niek_66 said:
Hi all,
I can get my hands on a new Samsung Note 9. Is it still worth it to buy a new Note 9 in 2022?
Samsung has stopped releasing updates for this device and Android is stuck on version 10.
Could get the Note 10 plus, but will cost me twice the price and I really miss the 3.5mm jackplug on the Note 10.
Thanks!
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I've used 2 note 10 plus and I'm currently using 512gb 8gb ram note 9. I can tell you there is definitely a difference in performance in major graphics games but in normal use case there's no difference. I prefer note 9 because people had issues hearing me with my note 10 plus when making calls with my left ear. Note 10 plus is really good, but I prefer this version of note 9. Somehow note 9 battery lasts longer too. I put it on high performance all day no heat no problem. Snapdragon version btw. Camera quality is also close. I really can't complain