[Q] Galaxy Nexus Droid Razr HTC Raider - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hiya!
I currently have a unlocked Desire Z on telus and I've decided to switch to rogers and get a new phone, but I cant decide which of the following to get:
Galaxy Nexus
Droid Razr
HTC Raider
I cant decide between these for the following reasons. Galaxy nexus has the biggest screen and Android 4.0, Droid Razr looks the best IMO and I like the lap-dock functionality, and the HTC Raider is the only one out of the 3 that has LTE (well they all do, but in Canada the Droid Razr cant use our LTE and rogers will not be getting the LTE Galaxy nexus)
I need a phone with a big screen for the keyboard and web browsing, I spend most of my browsing time on Data and i rarley use wifi (I have a good data plan and will get the same one on rogers) I need a phone that will be tough as I drop my phone alot despite my best intentions. I also need a phone that I can root, overclock, and flash custom roms and/or kernels (keep in mind the Canadian droid razr will have an option to unlock the bootloader). The phone needs to last me through a school day (8:30-4:00)
So in your opinion, which one should I get?

Choosing between HTC Raider, Motorola RAZR and Samsung Nexus Prime
Hi,
I don't have any experience with the Raider or Nexus Prime, but very recently bought a RAZR. Within the 3.5 weeks I've had it, I've had to exchange it DOA twice (mostly WiFi issues, but also seems - in spite of being a gorgeous phone externally - to be rather poor quality build-wise, and possibly some design/engineering issues ), and am switching tomorrow to the Raider (which has quite good reviews overall).
FWIW: I can't confirm this, but have seen notes on Rogers getting the Nexus Prime sometime early 2012.

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What's your android history?

Just wondering how long you guys have been with Android and what your previous devices were. How many paid apps have you purchased?
I'm just wondering because I was recently going through my market and realized I have 27 paid apps! A lot of people think that the iPhone app store is better because of numbers but how many times have iPhone users asked "can I get that on my phone?" When have you ever heard vice versa? I know they are usually better visually and are better quality apps but I like our immature android... he's growing everyday. I personally think android marketplace is the bees knees because its more intimate, you can email devs for specific bugs and requests. You have emulators... mp3 downloads I mean you name it we got it. I refer to it as the android black market. Anyways what is your android history?
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First phone pre telus milestone (3g didn't even work)
Second phone nexus one att
First tablet Motorola xoom Verizon
Third phone Bell atrix (Fido)
27 paid apps
My favorite thing to do is play super mario 64 with the sound off and listen to either adam corolla or Joe Rogan podcasts.
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Your turn
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Htc aria
Nexus s
Atrix 4g
28 paid apps
Samsung Captivate
Motorola Atrix
Google Nexus 1
Captivate -1
Atrix -1
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Atrix
Inspire
Atrix
Captivate
Captivate
Aria
Backflop
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OhMahnn!..I feel
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Motorola Backflip
Samsung Captivate
Motorola Atrix
(..I'm Hoping I Can Get My Hands On That Lovely Samsung Infuse Next!(;..)
..
Paid Apps: 21
Im quite the android fan. Obviously the Atrix is my fav
Moto Atrix (my main phone)
HTC Desire HD (still have it)
LG Optimus One P500 (still have it)
2 x Galaxy S Vibrant from Bell (still have both)
2 x xperia x10 (sold)
Galaxy S t959 from tmobile (sold)
Other phones worth mentioning:
16gb iphone 3g (still have it)
32gb iphone 3gs (still have it)
16gb iphone 4 (just sold it)
Nokia N97 and N97 mini (hated these and sold it)
Nokia N8 (loved it but sold it)
Wishlist/might buy next:
Motorola xoom
Paid apps: none! Lol
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FLAC Vest said:
Samsung Captivate
Motorola Atrix
Google Nexus 1
Captivate -1
Atrix -1
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Haha nice.., nexus fan I see. next nexus phone will make me get rid of this.
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Moto Atrix, 3 apps
Samsung Galaxy-S (Bell Vibrant version) - 8 apps
Came from,
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3
iPhone 2G
Nokia E71
Nokia N95
Moto KRZR
Moto RAZR
.. and a slew of other early crap
galaxy y
galaxy chat
galaxy nexus
nexus 4
atrix 4g
galaxy s3 (hopefully)
Android or phones? Pre android, i had an lg flip phone that i hated. Next was the big thing for girly girls, the hot pink moto razr. Then palm centro. Started with at&ts first android, backflip. Then tried flipside (locked bootloader and no development) but quickly moved to atrix. Loved it so much, i got a second one for playing with. Was thinking of going to the atrix hd, but I dont do non removable batteries. So once moto screwed the atrix , I said im done. Samsung skyrocket is my current phone and I'll never go locked bootloader again. Have no clue how many paid apps, but quite a few. However, I have hacked quite a few more then I've owned. Those include epic 4g touch, captivate, and have an lg quantum that I cant seem to find any development for. :what:
moto atrix
galaxy s
lg c550
some old samsung flip phone (age: over 5 years...probaby a phone in these days won't last this long... r.i.p. )
tablet: nexus7
Motorola Atrix 4G (current)
HTC Aria
Motorola Bravo
HTC Tilt 2 (android via sdcard)
& prior to Android
Samsung Blackjack II
Motorola KRZR K1
LG CU500
Sony Ericsson w300I
And a bunch of old Nokias
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[Q] Upgrading my plan, what phone should I get? (Canada)

Hello All,
I've been using an iPhone 3G (ewww) for the past 2 years and I am finally looking to upgrade to a better phone. Right now, I have 3 options.
1) Stay with my current carrier (Fido) and get the LG Optimus 2x. I like that it has the Tegra 2 processor in it like my tablet (Acer A500), but I have read some bad reviews on engadget about it.
2) Change to another carrier (Rogers). Cancellation fees are not an issue as they will buy back my current contract. I would be able to get my hands on a Motorola Droid Razr (XT910) but would end up paying slightly more per month for about the same plan.
3) If the XT910 is compatible with Fido, I could simply buy it off NCIX or other vendor full price.
I'm really interested in the XT910. The large screen and thin form factor are really a plus.
What do you guys think?
XT910 is compatible with all the world GSM and WCDMA frequencies, so, if Fido is a GSM/UMTS/HSPA/LTE -- 2G/3G/4G, it will work flawlessly.

Opinions only, Sprint GN vs. GS3, Evo4gLTE and LG Optimus G

I have 4 things I need, 4g internet, good camera, 4.5 inch screen or larger and sms text to speech with no human interaction. I know the last one I can't get on Android so have written it off but the Evo 4g LTE, Samsung Galaxy S3 and the LG Optimus G have the last 3.
Now the issue is I want Pure Google Android and only the Nexus has it on Sprint so I am looking at the Google Nexus but I need to know how the cpu and camera are compared to the others. I have heard that the Galaxy Nexus is actually on the slow side, that even the Samsung Galaxy Epic 4g Touch is faster and has a better camera, and I want some opinion. I have read so much and I am just more confused.
I love the specs of the LG Optimus G because I am at least good for a year when it comes to spec but it only has Google Ice Cream Sandwich and because of it is an LG I feel that development will be slow. I owned the Samsung Galaxy s3 for 4 days and really didn't like it. If I could I would buy the Nexus 4 but alas it doesn't work on Sprint.
I really appreciate any opinion and that is all I am asking for here. This is going on my second line so I can purchase a Windows Phone 8 device when Sprint launches them this summer.

[Q] Reliable, inexpensive Android phone for parents (1st time smartphone)

My parents (or rather my father) seems set to jump onto the smartphone bandwagon.
He's decently computer literate.
What suggestions do you all have for an Android phone?
Requirements:
1. T-Mobile
2. <$200 (either new or used)
Options:
1. Give him my GNexus (which gives me an excuse for the N4)
2. Get my brother to give him his old iPhone 3g (since I gave him my other GNex)
3. Suggestions from this thread!
Galaxy ace
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I went online and found a LG g2x for about 150. It's refurbished to supposedly mint. The only thing less than optimal is that it can't be unlocked.
It's so far superior to his iPhone 3g now though that I think he'll have fun.

[Q] FreedomPop?

Is it worth buying a used Galaxy S2 for $75 to use for FreedomPop?
I've heard mixed reviews on their service. This is one of the 3 phones that they are currently accepting. (The others are the HTC EVO 4G and the HTC EVO Design 4G).
From a customization point of view, I'd choose the S2 over the HTCs......
Purely because the HTCs have locked boot loaders that make even just rooting them a pain in the a**........
This might be my S2, or it might be my W...but it's definitely CM

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