So I'll coming from good old Motorola, and I know we have wait for stupid bootloader unlocking etc on motor phones.... is Samsung the way or does this little piece of perfection already come unlocked
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Unlocked, moto is horrible at stuff like that always has been plus they cheaply make devices =(
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So I'll coming from good old Motorola, and I know we have wait for stupid bootloader unlocking etc on motor phones.... is Samsung the way or does this little piece of perfection already come unlocked
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If youre asking if the bootloader is unlocked on the samsung galaxy note then the answer is YES UNLOCKED
Samsung does not lock their bootloaders. Look at their sales vs moto?
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I'm coming from the Atrix myself. Overall it's been a good phone. I hope the Note will be better.
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The atrix to me was a fantastic phone. even on the stock rom.. still have mine. its my backup to my backup. ( skyrocket ) So Note, main.. skyrocket, backup,, atrix backup to the backup.. lmao for some reason I always have 2 of everything just incase. maybe I need another note hahaha
If I want to sell my Atrix, would I get more if it was unlocked or stock?
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If I want to sell my Atrix, would I get more if it was unlocked or stock?
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When my friend sold his on Craigslist it got $125, but I reverted it back to a custom stock firmware so that all original features worked (ex. Webtop).
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It also depend on the location, I still see people with the atrix for 150 to high as 300 on craigslist.. If I sold mine would be between 100 and 150.. but to me the atrix is worth more so im keeping it..
i posted mine for 220 on craigsL
Im selling mine for 150$
Looks like everyone is Ditching the matrix Lao
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Sold my atrix for 270 on ebay with original refurbished laptop dock.
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anyone looking to buy a photon. love it but just upgraded to a epic 4g touch. i figured some one here can take advantage of it. has box and otterbox case with holster. clean esn also. send me a message if intrested. it was rooted and unlocked. its back to stock but i can redo it all if wanted.
What made ya downgrade like that?
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Just wanted a diffrent phone really
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=476
Looking to sell your phone post it in the appropriate forum.
My GF has the epic touch and its terrible. I will never buy another Samsung phone after my nexus s lol. Enjoy your new phone
You should really post in the correct forum
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kennypow3rs said:
My GF has the epic touch and its terrible. I will never buy another Samsung phone after my nexus s lol. Enjoy your new phone
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Mines been perfect so far
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What made ya downgrade like that?
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how is that in anyway a downgrade? Both phones are great and would puck them over an evo 3d lol.
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What made ya downgrade like that?
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Working with, repairing and selling both phones I see it as a wash. If someone is looking for a "in your hand" media phone, I push the Epic. It has an attractive screen and media optimizations that the MoPho doesn't have. If someone is looking for "and the kitchen sink" phone, I push the MoPho. It's screen and media playback falls short of the Epic but has amazing expansion capabilities. Granted I avoid iPhones like the plague (sheeple products annoy me) but if the customer can barely understand their hero/moment then I point them towards an iPhone. If I didn't need the MoPho's feature set I would have gone with the Epic.
(Please note that the 3D abomination is not in the above paragraph. That's one POS I will not sell to anybody. Almost every 3D that comes in for service ends up getting replaced.)
I ended up going through 4 evo 3D's before switching to photon. That phone is a POS. HTC really let me down man and I got that sucker on launch day. After the Evo 3D I used a Nexus s for a month which was another plastic POS by Samsung (also garbage). Photon was my first moto android device and they won me over...for now. That said, I agree with the guy above me 100%.
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My GF has the epic touch and its terrible. I will never buy another Samsung phone after my nexus s lol. Enjoy your new phone
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What problems is your GF's ET having?
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What problems is your GF's ET having?
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Just random issues Samsung phones usually have. At home I can get a solid 9mb on 4G consistently and her ET maxes out at 4/5mb tops right next to mine. Signal isn't all that great in our home (same problem I had with the nexus s). Phone feels very cheap as compared to the photon or 3D. She likes it but then again she likes whatever phone you put in her hand. I'd say she's not the most tech savvy person out there so she wouldn't know what works etc. I know though...the small issues drive me nuts lol. Maybe I'm just spoiled by the excellent radio moto has in this thing now! Sammy's are known for weak radios just ask the original iPhone 4 owners
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My GF has the epic touch and its terrible. I will never buy another Samsung phone after my nexus s lol. Enjoy your new phone
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+1 had epic touch and traded for photon.
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moving to a Samsung phone is definitely a downgrade. I'll never own a Sammy again
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moving to a Samsung phone is definitely a downgrade. I'll never own a Sammy again
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Ha ha right
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MedicStuder said:
+1 had epic touch and traded for photon.
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Wow
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moving to a Samsung phone is definitely a downgrade. I'll never own a Sammy again
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if having a phone that lags on its own OS, has a screen that looks like bees painted it with there asses, has very little dev support, no plans of getting ics ota update, and has a return rate of 45% (at my store)... I don't know how u would even think about calling this phone an upgrade over the galaxy s ii.
The only thing holding this phone off from being 100% crap is its radio, GSM card slot, and it being sold in stores (best buy, target, and Walmart) for only $50 to $100 bucks.
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if having a phone that lags on its own OS, has a screen that looks like bees painted it with there asses, has very little dev support, no plans of getting ics ota update, and has a return rate of 45% (at my store)... I don't know how u would even think about calling this phone an upgrade over the galaxy s ii.
The only thing holding this phone off from being 100% crap is its radio, GSM card slot, and it being sold in stores (best buy, target, and Walmart) for only $50 to $100 bucks.
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You mad bro? Lol
Motorola hasnt denied any of its latest phones only stated which ones are getting it first for sure. They made this very clear with an official statement. I believe this phone will see ICS q1 2012 same with the epic touch (which is a plastic PIECE OF **** with a nice screen). That's all Samsung phones have going is the screen. And dev support? Who says we don't have any? We have enough dev support; let me guess, you're one of those people who thinks a new rom is when someone takes a base, removes a few apps and adds a theme? (i.e the evo 4G/3D forums). This phone has webtop, kernel devs and a dedicated cm7 dev and others chip in. What else do you need?
Epic touch is a joke with a shiny screen, I can say that because I have one right next to me. Get real kid..
Moto/Nvidia=Awesomesauce
Samsung=Can blow me
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moving to a Samsung phone is definitely a downgrade. I'll never own a Sammy again
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Looks at the specs and compare. I love them both
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Will of fire said:
Looks at the specs and compare. I love them both
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Yeah its a good phone though. As much as i like it I may get a 4s lol. Just want to something different right now. I really wish sprint had a wp7 phone with a large screen man. I have the HTC arrive as a backup right now and I love the os.
Hey guys up for my upgrade and was thinking about which phone to get I like the battery and familiarity of the Max but the s3 is tempting too. So what's everyones thoughts?
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If it was me I would go S3. However I am a modding nut!! Moto's are such a pain to work with for the dev's and the community in general and the Samsung seems to be so much easier, not to mention the Galaxy is an awesome phone.
On the other side Moto has very durable phones as where all the Samsung phones I have ever seen aren't as durable. Not to mention Moto has always been known for the better Radio for your phone reception.
GL w/your decision making and let us know.
I'd say the SGIII, too. There's so much already done with that phone already and it's brand new. Plus I'm done with Motorola, even though the RAZR is a pretty sweet phone. Messed with a friends that just got ICS on it.
Get the SGS3. Razr is garbage. ICS does not run well on it.
Thanks guys for the info. Is there any other phones besides these two that would be a good option? I need to be able to root
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Is it true that the bootloader it's locked on the s3 because I gotta stay with Verizon for work
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Is it true that the bootloader it's locked on the s3 because I gotta stay with Verizon for work
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Check this thread out regarding the BL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756919
The link is great and I see that they have root capabilities for the s3 now but still are working on the locked bootloader. Bummer
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Kinda makes me pist at verizon
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made my choice
Well guys I made the choice and went with the 32 gig sgsIII. I know theres a locked bootloader but from what I been reading the devs are making crazy progress over their, so im gonna jump over their but thanks for all the info.:laugh:
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Well guys I made the choice and went with the 32 gig sgsIII. I know theres a locked bootloader but from what I been reading the devs are making crazy progress over their, so im gonna jump over their but thanks for all the info.:laugh:
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Good luck and congrats for going Motorola-free!
Just wanted to say.... I miss the mopho community, stopped in, looked around.... A free familiar names on here still.... Sold my electrify though cuz got kicked off ex gf's plan. I have a Samsung galaxy s2 flashed to page plus. If I knew it was possible, I would've kept electrify and flashed but no ics, locked bootloader.... I actually like my Sammy except slightly wise signal and signal randomly just completely going away for a fee seconds
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Just wanted to say.... I miss the mopho community, stopped in, looked around.... A free familiar names on here still.... Sold my electrify though cuz got kicked off ex gf's plan. I have a Samsung galaxy s2 flashed to page plus. If I knew it was possible, I would've kept electrify and flashed but no ics, locked bootloader.... I actually like my Sammy except slightly wise signal and signal randomly just completely going away for a fee seconds
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well now you have a device that you can put ICS on and soon JB. so enjoy that while it lasts
Yeah.... Just miss the people though. We all tried to help each other out and I loved how small we were but helpful
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Yeah I miss the same thing bro, still love my Photon though I love Motorola hardware. Hope we get a Moto Nexus this year.
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Yeah I miss the same thing bro, still love my Photon though I love Motorola hardware. Hope we get a Moto Nexus this year.
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Aggreed with moto nexus! But I would have to wait until next nexus before I could get one. Always getting phones near eol so I get decent prices.....
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I was going to start my own thread but I'll just put it here
I bought a galaxy nexus - time to go pure google
Thanks guys
I leave you a little known fact....
I am the one that sold cybik his very first photon.... Now i join him in gnex land
I will try to come back from time to time
Thinking about an attempt at flashing my electrify to page plus but is there still a community here?
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Thinking about an attempt at flashing my electrify to page plus but is there still a community here?
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Everyones still around. Most just only choose to chime in when its useful rather than bs about things.
Hello, I recently got a galaxy s3, and after rooting descovered that the bootloader was locked. I was origionally having trouble deciding between the gnex and s3. I was now wondering , is it worth trading in the s3 for the galaxy nexus that has known receotion issues ? Id love your imout , and if there is a thread already feel free to point me to that one and shut this one down , thanks!
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I would keep the s3
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I had the same dilemma. I bought the Gnex and haven't looked back. The radios are good but not as good as my old Droid 2s.
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I'm just very nourvous about the locked bootloader , granted the device has been out for only a day or two. Also what do you guys think about the hardware? The sgsIII does not seem to have that much greater specs as it is not dual core. And you have not had any terrible signal issues like I have seen online ?
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meant to say quad core!
Do you even know how to read a spec sheet? TI OMAP 4460 vs S4 Krait? The S3 by more than a little.
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Do you even know how to read a spec sheet? TI OMAP 4460 vs S4 Krait? The S3 by more than a little.
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Jellybean and many future updates, great hacking community, vanilla vs. ICS, one or two big updates, locked bootloader, old school menu button, and touchwiz
Nexus by a long shot
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Jellybean and many future updates, great hacking community, vanilla vs. ICS, one or two big updates, locked bootloader, old school menu button, and touchwiz
Nexus by a long shot
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See, you say that...but what happened with 4.0.3? And where's 4.1? On the Google HSPA+, but not on the carrier branded versions... I would make the jump if HSPA+ didn't suck balls where i live...
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I'm just very nourvous about the locked bootloader , granted the device has been out for only a day or two. Also what do you guys think about the hardware? The sgsIII does not seem to have that much greater specs as it is not dual core. And you have not had any terrible signal issues like I have seen online ?
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Did you ever decide on what you want to do? I have a VZW Galaxy Nexus running a Jelly Bean ROM, 3 batteries total (2 standard, 1 extended), 3 battery covers (same as batteries), spare battery charger, and an Incipio Feather case. I still have the original box, too. The only thing missing is the headset. I misplaced it at some point.
I'm getting close to saying goodbye to Sprint and sadly my Photon. Going to be making the jump to Big Red here soon, probably to a Galaxy S3. Price points just finally got the best of me. Huge thanks to Joker Bill and the rest of the devs, as well as everyone who has even remotely contributed to how far the Photon has come with the lack of support from Moto. That all being said, anyone have any personal preference or thoughts for android devices on Verizon? Far as I can see its basically the S3 or go home.. i want something new and fresh, with backing here on XDA, and please don't ever mention the word Motorola. NOT going to happen, no more Moto for me.
New and fresh you say? How about the N4? That's what I am going to switch to.
Motorola Photon 4G
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New and fresh you say? How about the N4? That's what I am going to switch to.
Motorola Photon 4G
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It's not available on Verizon or that would be my first thought without a doubt.
Definitely the Droid DNA
Is it really necessary for everyone who's leaving to another phone to have to announce it with a new thread?
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Is it really necessary for everyone who's leaving to another phone to have to announce it with a new thread?
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Yep
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It's not exactly like the general section is booming with posts. If it really pisses you off that badly my due apologies. I was simply thanking the community and those whom helped me out.
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Same here!!
Not another penny 4 moto-lol-a...!!!
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Is it really necessary for everyone who's leaving to another phone to have to announce it with a new thread?
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Yea, Join the club.
Haha perhaps you guys need this too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894450
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Do you mean the N4? If so, you are preaching to the converted. As soon as I have the funds/means of getting one I will. Until then I am stuck with a "Moto-lol-a" Photon 4G as prab2112 stated.
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Do you mean the N4? If so, you are preaching to the converted. As soon as I have the funds/means of getting one I will. Until then I am stuck with a "Moto-lol-a" Photon 4G as prab2112 stated.
Motorola Photon 4G
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Sprint has that?
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Sprint has that?
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Has what?
Motorola Photon 4G
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Has what?
Motorola Photon 4G
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N4
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N4
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Nexus 4. No it will not. Thats why I am leaving it as soon as my contract is up. Amd getting the Nexus 4 as a secondary phone in the meantime.
Motorola Photon 4G
Even if this was a great phone, there was no reason to stick to 2.3.5, had to sell it
A Pantech Burst with ICS is far better than the Photon with GB and for 100 bucks, no reason to miss motorola.
Bye Photon
I abandoned ship too. My job gave me a Blackberry an unlimited plan that I can tether with, and as long as I keep away from illegal and porn sites, I'm good!
The Nexus 7 is my replacement, and it fits perfectly in my suit jacket. I'm just happy to keep all my Tegra Zone bought games.
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Just preordered a 16gb Nexus 4. But my Electrify will remain with me as a backup phone, not willing to sell it.
Was a loyal Moto customer, not anymore. No Moto unless it's a Nexus.
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Just preordered a 16gb Nexus 4. But my Electrify will remain with me as a backup phone, not willing to sell it.
Was a loyal Moto customer, not anymore. No Moto unless it's a Nexus.
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I can't wait until I get one.
And I feel the same way about Moto. No Moto unless it's a Nexus.
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I abandoned ship too. My job gave me a Blackberry an unlimited plan that I can tether with, and as long as I keep away from illegal and porn sites, I'm good!
The Nexus 7 is my replacement, and it fits perfectly in my suit jacket. I'm just happy to keep all my Tegra Zone bought games.
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May I ask, what jacket do you have? =)
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