[Q] Quick question before buying an S3 - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I'm about to get an S3 pebble blue color...but I'm just wondering, is there going to be a 2GB RAM version with the quad core processor released globally or not? I don't want to buy it now and then get pissed off after a few months seeing it released. Any news or rumours about it??
Thanks.

ehab78 said:
Hi all,
I'm about to get an S3 pebble blue color...but I'm just wondering, is there going to be a 2GB RAM version with the quad core processor released globally or not? I don't want to buy it now and then get pissed off after a few months seeing it released. Any news or rumours about it??
Thanks.
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No.....asia only! But I wouldn't mind betting someone will buy one and flog it on here lol
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speedyjay said:
No.....asia only! But I wouldn't mind betting someone will buy one and flog it on here lol
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lol
So I shouldn't worry at all, and go ahead....right??

and what about the Jelly Bean update and it's 2GB Requirement??

ehab78 said:
and what about the Jelly Bean update and it's 2GB Requirement??
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There is no 2gb requirement.
The nexus 7 is the device JB is being released on and it has 1gb of ram.
Galaxy nexus 1gb.
Nexus S 512mb.
All getting JB.
Whoever started spreading that 2gb requirement bull**** (the verge) is retarded.
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nodstuff said:
There is no 2gb requirement.
The nexus 7 is the device JB is being released on and it has 1gb of ram.
Galaxy nexus 1gb.
Nexus S 512mb.
All getting JB.
Whoever started spreading that 2gb requirement bull**** (the verge) is retarded.
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Awesome...thanks for clearing things up

ehab78 said:
lol
So I shouldn't worry at all, and go ahead....right??
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Yeah unless you wanna wait and see if someones gonna flog one on here which you'll probably end up paying through the roof for
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About snapdragon

I've been told that the processor is built for ics and its gonna fly when we get the upgrade. Can someone confirm this?
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I know bell has confirmed we will get ics.
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umm no
Bataga said:
I've been told that the processor is built for ics and its gonna fly when we get the upgrade. Can someone confirm this?
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You have been told wrong the processor that was built with/for ICS is the one in the samsung galaxy nexus by Texas instruments our Snapdragon chip was the fast cheaper solution for samsung when they discovered the Exynos chip was not good with LTE data they could have gone with the TI chip but it would have cost them double wich saves you from paying $
400 on contract $800 off the chip in the LTE version is not that bad ICS will speed it up but not as much as it will for the other mentioned chips
Our phones will fly once the Devs get them and put out some great ROMs
Right on thanks
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Don't know about it being built for ICS, but when I tried it at CES, I saw that it will be soooo epic with ICS . I believe that is around March 1.
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Don't know about it being built for ICS, but when I tried it at CES, I saw that it will be soooo epic with ICS . I believe that is around March 1.
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March 1 is for the international note.
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March 1 is for the international note.
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That is correct. With any luck and the pace AT&T is on, we will aee ICS on Note on March 1, 2013.
foxbat121 said:
That is correct. With any luck and the pace AT&T is on, we will aee ICS on Note on March 1, 2013.
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ATT updates really mean nothing to me as Im sure we'll have cm9 wayyy before that. I think this will have a bigger following than the skyrocket, which I was very happy with
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March 1 is for the international note.
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No wrong, the International GS2 is getting it on March 1st, the International Note will be in March, it may be on the first, but all we know is that it will be in March.
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But won't we lose the S-pen functionality?? With CM9?
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CXENTE said:
But won't we lose the S-pen functionality?? With CM9?
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Boy you know that's a good question I've never thought about! Maybe when Samsung open sources it, the devs can extract the necessary framework and bake it in? Seems like it would be a HUGE miss if they didn't.
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Boy you know that's a good question I've never thought about! Maybe when Samsung open sources it, the devs can extract the necessary framework and bake it in? Seems like it would be a HUGE miss if they didn't.
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If I'm not mistaken, there has already been a leaked ics built from the international note. Cm9 teams will probably just use the spen stuff from there. If Sammy doesn't release ics AT&T built, then I'm sure they can use the international spen stuff. The only difference (I think) is the physical button color change.
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its funny how people online (phonearena), call it "crapdragon" lol
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If I'm not mistaken, there has already been a leaked ics built from the international note. Cm9 teams will probably just use the spen stuff from there. If Sammy doesn't release ics AT&T built, then I'm sure they can use the international spen stuff. The only difference (I think) is the physical button color change.
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Aah I think you're right, makes sense to me!
I know bell In Canada clearly says on the galaxy note page that Ics will be soon
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Samsung has already released an S-pen sdk for developers, so fear not, cm9 will most likely have the support for it.
Can't wait for CM9.
Switching it to tablet mode just because I can.
Maroon Mushroom said:
Can't wait for CM9.
Switching it to tablet mode just because I can.
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Without a doubt. But in the meantime I would be stoked just to have a tracking number to obsess over.
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Sarius24 said:
I know bell In Canada clearly says on the galaxy note page that Ics will be soon
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I bet a lot of money we all will be running rogers or whatever canadien carrier ics firmware for months before att releases their version.
Yeah heck on infuse 4g Canada had gingerbread away before at&t. I feel for you guys in the usa
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What phone should i upgrade to after the GALAXY S2???

I had been using a galaxy s2 for a couple of months now and i wanna know what the best upgrade is???
PLEASE: NO APPLE PRODUCTS ALLOWED!!!
iPhone.
You deserved that for asking such a ridiculous question. How would we know ? We own SGS2s Ergo, go ask people who own different phones what they think of their phones so you can make a decision.
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX.
If you can't handle the price tag,sit yourself here on this armchair and be content -> _-/
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Just another useless post.
Seriously? You have had the s2 for only a couple of months and now you already want to upgrade? Are you one of those people who get 6 phones every year?
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PiracyX said:
Seriously? You have had the s2 for only a couple of months and now you already want to upgrade? Are you one of those people who get 6 phones every year?
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All are not poorer than us mate....how do you Know he is not from a ROYAL FAMILY of his country?
ZACQ8 said:
All are not poorer than us mate....
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Lmao , i'm hearing that...
ZACQ8 said:
All are not poorer than us mate....how do you Know he is not from a ROYAL FAMILY of his country?
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I usually have three phones a year and I'm poor? I just keep it in great condition and trade my old phone against the new phone. So don't be judgemental.
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Adjbck said:
I usually have three phones a year and I'm poor? I just keep it in great condition and trade my old phone against the new phone. So don't be judgemental.
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good that you clarified, otherwise we think you are the richest....
having all the listed phone in your signature at a time
Just joking mate...
hristoS2 said:
I had been using a galaxy s2 for a couple of months now and i wanna know what the best upgrade is???
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Seriously??? What the hell is this forum coming too. This has to be a troll.
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Galaxy S3 or HTC One X
it's best choice on this time......
Why would you change this beautiful phone?
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iPhone.
You deserved that for asking such a ridiculous question. How would we know ? We own SGS2s Ergo, go ask people who own different phones what they think of their phones so you can make a decision.
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Shut up !!! Don't suggest iPhone!!!
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PiracyX said:
Seriously? You have had the s2 for only a couple of months and now you already want to upgrade? Are you one of those people who get 6 phones every year?
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That's none of ur business and how do u know that I only had it for a couple of months!!!!
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ZACQ8 said:
All are not poorer than us mate....how do you Know he is not from a ROYAL FAMILY of his country?
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Totaly Agree with u!!!
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See s3 or one x is the best of the lot right now.The point is are they worth upgrading?? Camera wise both phones are good,but apart from that for what in earth u need a quad core processor and other stuff.S2 is still the best of the lot if you are not i-want-latest kind of guys.
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sunshean said:
Galaxy S3 or HTC One X
it's best choice on this time......
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Or the galaxy nexus!!!
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See s3 or one x is the best of the lot right now.The point is are they worth upgrading?? Camera wise both phones are good,but apart from that for what in earth u need a quad core processor and other stuff.S2 is still the best of the lot if you are not i-want-latest kind of guys.
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True but thanks for advice maybe I'll a galaxy nexus
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Or the galaxy nexus!!!
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That makes absolutely no sense as an upgrade
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hristoS2 said:
how do u know that I only had it for a couple of months!!!!
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hristoS2 said:
I had been using a galaxy s2 for a couple of months now and i wanna know what the best upgrade is???
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Just a guess

Android 4.1

Here's a live blog of the new features
http://gizmodo.com/5921713/android-jelly-beans-new-features
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Or you could watch the keynote live on Google's developer YouTube page
and here I was all proud of my self haha
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Nexus 7 is probably going to be my first tablet. I've been holding out on buying a tab but at $199 and with these specs it seems unavoidable!
AshtonTS said:
Or you could watch the keynote live on Google's developer YouTube page
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I'll have that by mid July on my Nexus. Lol
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I wonder if you can open links in their corresponding app by simply clicking on them, like you could in probably every other android version except 4.0.
Cares said:
Nexus 7 is probably going to be my first tablet. I've been holding out on buying a tab but at $199 and with these specs it seems unavoidable!
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Same here. I'll buy one for my birthday here in a few weeks lol
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Just pre-ordered my nexus 7!
It will be my third tablet, and will replace my tf101 as my "on-the-road" tablet since its smaller and more portable. My tf101 is going to become part of my home-automation project, and I hope it will become the portable console to control all the things in my house.
Attendees of Google IO got a Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7, and Nexus Q
Cares said:
Attendees of Google IO got a Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7, and Nexus Q
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Yeah I read it cost $900 to get in, you get $2000 in swag... Now how can I convince my job to send me next year...
Just ordered the 16GB version to get my stock android fix since my rezzy seems to like sense so much lol. I already have a 7in galaxy tab with CM9 on it so im gonna leave this one stock...(at least for a while)
Once my contract on my xoom is up its getting ditched for nexus7
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So, HTC... when can we expect our update to Jelly Bean? 2016?
scy1192 said:
So, HTC... when can we expect our update to Jelly Bean? 2016?
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Try 2116
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MoStDoPe601 said:
Just ordered the 16GB version to get my stock android fix since my rezzy seems to like sense so much lol. I already have a 7in galaxy tab with CM9 on it so im gonna leave this one stock...(at least for a while)
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i just ordered the 8gb version as i have no need for 16gb when my whole music library is on my rez.
luis86dr said:
Once my contract on my xoom is up its getting ditched for nexus7
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you might wanna reconsider since its been mentioned that the first few devices to get jelly bean will include xoom since motorola is owned by google.
I know it will get jb, I just favor a 7 inch tablet over a 10.
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CanesDrew said:
I'll have that by mid July on my Nexus. Lol
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Not if Verizon can help it, they delay everything....as you can tell how long it took them to get their last update. Have to love how hard it seems to update the CDMA network.....
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So, is it going to be easier to port Jelly Bean to the Rezound than it has been to port ICS? I'm not expecting it in the next month or anything like that.
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So, is it going to be easier to port Jelly Bean to the Rezound than it has been to port ICS? I'm not expecting it in the next month or anything like that.
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I don't think so as we didn't actually port ics to rezound we got a leak.
HTC is most likely gonna finish their ics rollout to all their devices before starting jelly bean even though they probably already have the pdk...
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Not if Verizon can help it, they delay everything....as you can tell how long it took them to get their last update. Have to love how hard it seems to update the CDMA network.....
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Verizon doesn't have any say in their nexus phone, its updated by google only
But because its an LTE phone I'm pretty sure google has issues with it like our developers do too
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Should I buy a s3

Yes should I......................
If you can... You definitely should...
rrishabh1809 said:
Yes should I......................
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There's a good deal from HS18 for s3... checkout the below link
http://superdeals.homeshop18.com/de...tm_campaign=superdeals&utm_content=hp-bvlgari
The deal starts in another 4 hours. .. price is likely to be less than 29k...If you can spend this amount, go for it.
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yea, just do it
no
That's a very stupid question. It all depends on your budget and needs
It's the question to think about when you're buying a phone 4 month before the next generation will coming out... sgs4 will be soon there.
Especially now 4.2 is out. Update news on Drippler.
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gitlygit said:
Especially now 4.2 is out. Update news on Drippler.
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Is out? Like how? Not for us?
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norpan111 said:
Is out? Like how? Not for us?
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Yes 4.2.1 is out for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7...
Samsung will soon release 4.2 for the S3, but they are first releasing 4.1.2 for everyone
Tovagulet said:
Yes 4.2.1 is out for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7...
Samsung will soon release 4.2 for the S3, but they are first releasing 4.1.2 for everyone
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Yes.. i was reading something that in february/march we should have the 4.2 update on S3. That would be great. Soon will be S4 and i really hope this one will be good from any point of view, no more hardware problems, no more cheap plastic... We will see soon
Guys which device should I buy???...
I loved my s3 a lot but unfortunately it was stolen by a gang of thieves...
Now am stuck up between nexus 4/one x+/samsung galaxy nexus/one x and if anything else better device you know ,please pm me ..
I mean in pune in india nexus is only available in black ...
I would buy a Note 2
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That's a very stupid question. It all depends on your budget and needs
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Just go for it
Not with the s4 looming no, although development for the s3 will continue the s4 is going to get a lot of attention and you would be stupid to not take it into consideration
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I wouldn't be so sure about saying yes. The Galaxy S IV has been announced to be launched in mid March, so it should be shipping worldwide by the end of March. If you can wait another two months then it could be worthwhile. Even if you decide not to upgrade, S IIIs will be cheaper as the new model is out.

Why no touchwiz 4.3 or 4.2.2 from samsung on the i717 ?

Hi,
Im just asking if someone knows if Samsung still support our devices for updates or 4.1.2 was the last one
Thanks in advance
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ShaqB said:
Hi,
Im just asking if someone knows if Samsung still support our devices for updates or 4.1.2 was the last one
Thanks in advance
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My hopes aren't up on that one. I've got a BIG itch for a new phone and no better time than day after Xmas, but what to get?
Would really love to get Mega 6.3
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captemo said:
My hopes aren't up on that one. I've got a BIG itch for a new phone and no better time than day after Xmas, but what to get?
Would really love to get Mega 6.3
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Yeah but what about the note 3 ? His specs are incredible !
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Yes, 4.1.2 was the last update from Samsung. It's too bad that they abandoned this device. Every now and then I send an email to Samsung bugging them when will they next release an update for our phone but get the same claptrap back.
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Yeah but what about the note 3 ? His specs are incredible !
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The price is a lot more incredible too. Problem with both is, the bootloader issue. They are working on a safety strap to work with or as a recovery. I think N3 is closer to that then the Mega. But he Mega is made to be more affordable. It has already been approved for 4.3 upgrade, 4.4 ?????? We'll have to see. Just 2 weeks ago att had it for $49 online.
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ShaqB said:
Yeah but what about the note 3 ? His specs are incredible !
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buying the note 3 is like going out and buying an ip5s, your stuck with what the manufacture wants you to have
Samsung can suck a hole in a wall and leave android for all i care now days, they peaked with the note 2 and now are on the hill downwards with apple
with that said, 4.1.2 is the last stop for the i717, we are way over the 18 month period and were lucky to even get 4.1.2
the Knox security is a hell of a mess from Samsung for sure , but I still got hope that will not affect the development for this device. Maybe more time but not the end . all this mess for more money in theirs pockets ..
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captemo said:
The price is a lot more incredible too. Problem with both is, the bootloader issue. They are working on a safety strap to work with or as a recovery. I think N3 is closer to that then the Mega. But he Mega is made to be more affordable. It has already been approved for 4.3 upgrade, 4.4 ?????? We'll have to see. Just 2 weeks ago att had it for $49 online.
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Yes for sure but 6.3 inch is not too big for you ? :what:
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Yes for sure but 6.3 inch is not too big for you ? :what:
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(said with a Scottish accent) "look at the size of it, its like an orange on a toothpack"
I'm stuck on which device I should opt to get. I've become accustomed to the freakingly large screen the note offers. Anything smaller and I might flip...The mega doesn't really interest me that much...I really have no idea what to get. I however might jump ship and get the N5. Its only 349/399
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I'm stuck on which device I should opt to get. I've become accustomed to the freakingly large screen the note offers. Anything smaller and I might flip...The mega doesn't really interest me that much...I really have no idea what to get. I however might jump ship and get the N5. Its only 349/399
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No SD card and can't remove battery? gracias no
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I upgraded to a Note 3 and its a huge improvement from the note 1 , the pen works really well and find I use it a lot more than I did before. Go to your carrier of choice and play with one before picking something you are unsure of. l rooted mine no problem (Im not a big fan of Roms because they always caused problems after 4.2.2 For me anyways ... something always broke.) My mission now is to find the best functioning kitkat rom as it was meant to be buiIt for aging phones that dont have the impressive specs of a newly released flagship device. l almost got a Xperia Z1 because of my tablet Z but didnt like the bezels top and bottom, (AND NO PEN). Awesome job on the pen I cant stress how much better it is?
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captemo said:
No SD card and can't remove battery? gracias no
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I left the note series for a n5 ...best thing I've done ..freaking love this thing...I had the note i717 since it released and never had to remove the battery and still haven't and SD thing..well that depends who what type user you are..I have nexus 7 8gb and didn't bother me . and Thiers dropbox and crap if need be
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I have an S4...but I want a note 1 as a back up. I had the Note 2 but I sold it for lots of loot. The S4 is brilliant but the locked bootloader has cramped the phone to the point of constipation as if you got a S4 on MF 4.2.2 firmware or MK 4.3 firmware the boot loader is super locked. They even killed the service menu. So Im selling my S4 for cash + the note 1 for temp use until I see what I want next. Samsung is the only phone company left with dual storage. LG has the Optimus G pro with 32GB and an SD card slot, but with the specs on that phone they will never see 4.2.2 on it.. And it's a beast of a phone...so I will take this Note 1 + $250 and call it a day until February
xZeroMancerx said:
I'm stuck on which device I should opt to get. I've become accustomed to the freakingly large screen the note offers. Anything smaller and I might flip...The mega doesn't really interest me that much...I really have no idea what to get. I however might jump ship and get the N5. Its only 349/399
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Do it. There is nothing better than getting a Nexus. I jumped to Nexus 4 from the Note about 10 months ago, and just upgraded to a Nexus 5. The developer support on a Nexus is amazing. I could have easily stuck with the Nexus 4 for another year, but the lack of LTE was bothering me a bit. A Nexus phone is pure gold. By the time the Note got to be the age that my Nexus 4 was at, I was tired of it. Don't give another dime to Samsung, who will spend it on rewriting perfectly good android code into buggy bloatware. Don't let the lack of sd card bother you. I have lived with 16 GB storage without any issue, and Nexus 5 comes in 32 GB too, for just $50 more.

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