Hey guys, I have a good friend that has an amazing offer for me. He is able to get phones for nothing basically and I was curious if you guys could help me out.
I don't like to leech with comments like these, but this is my first leech XD.
I am rooting phones for him and I have done like 10 different ones so far, and he has offered me any phone I want...I love my inspire, but it is already being outdated by the tegra 2's and the tegra 3's coming soon.
Basically, should I go for the Samsung Galaxy SII or wait for the nexus prime? I know there isnt much information on the prime, but it is probably going to be announced at Samsungs event next week. I know someone will be like, "oh just get both", but that is rude to my friend.
ThEiiNoCeNT said:
Hey guys, I have a good friend that has an amazing offer for me. He is able to get phones for nothing basically and I was curious if you guys could help me out.
I don't like to leech with comments like these, but this is my first leech XD.
I am rooting phones for him and I have done like 10 different ones so far, and he has offered me any phone I want...I love my inspire, but it is already being outdated by the tegra 2's and the tegra 3's coming soon.
Basically, should I go for the Samsung Galaxy SII or wait for the nexus prime? I know there isnt much information on the prime, but it is probably going to be announced at Samsungs event next week. I know someone will be like, "oh just get both", but that is rude to my friend.
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wait for the nexus i say...once that is out over here in the UK im selling my Galaxy
Anybody know if the ICS update will be officially released for Galaxy S2 in the near future (days)? or will it be following the first device released with it pre-loaded. (dare I say, like how apple did 4GS and IOS5)
I was expecting the update to be pushed following the recent meeting in Hong Kong, but no signs of it.
The Galaxy Nexus will be the first phone to officially have ICS, so i wouldn't put much hope into having it on the S2 before the Galaxy Nexus is even released...
The S2 probably won't see it for months and it'll be Carrier dependant, if and when it happens. Google only update devices themselves that are in the Nexus range.
Best case scenario, the Nexus S gets the official update first, a month after the Galaxy Prime is released. Non Nexus phones could be months after that and not all existing phones will be updated, although the S2 almost definitely will be.
Along with the Nexus S, Gingerbread Devices will get it...
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/google-confirms-nexus-s-will-get-ice-cream-sandwich-for-real/
Interesting is this line:
"Currently in the process for releasing Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus S. Theoretically should work for any 2.3 device."
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Cant wait to use it on my 80$ (no contract) Huawei U8650
I am pretty confident it will run on ALL 2.3 devices, and why should it not ? Its only a PHONE OS it will not need many ressources.
thank u
cheers for the replies. Im an EX iphone 3gs user, upgraded to galaxys S2 and not looking back at all
After 10 years of loving my windows phones I have had nothing but horrible experiences with the Dell Venue Pro (and dealing with DELL) and MS canceling out phone support for Zune systems of any kind, i'm switching to Android.
What I'd like to know, now that the new 4.0 OS (Ice cream / SDK) has been released what is the most powerful phone on the market or coming out in the next month or so?
What i'm looking for is the best of everything in one device. This means power and capabilities, but also means the ability to crack into my phone without issue (software mods as well as hardware mods). I would also be nice if the phone could use the 1700/2100 frequencies.
Alright so I don't know a lot about the bands that has never really been an issue for me because i have at&t but, here is the device that I would be looking at. The HTC Holiday does include those bands as far as I can tell. This device will (should) have a 1.5ghz processor 1 gb of ram, LTE, and best of all the htc sense UI. There are plenty of options but if you want the best you should be looking for 1.2ghz+ 1gb RAM, one of the top of the line screen options (every company has their own fancy name) I also believe the galaxy nexus will have these radio bands as well.
Anyone else have more good thoughts?
The Galaxy nexus releases Nov. 10 on Verizon and all carriers will get it sometime after that. That will be the only phone running 4.0 (ICS) for awhile. The Galaxy SII is running gingerbread, but is a great phone as well and will be eventually updated to ICS. The SII is available on all carriers right now. So to sum it up, if you want to wait...get the nexus. If the wait is too long (no eta on other carriers yet) get the galaxy SII.
I agree with the above, galaxy SII is a good choice for sure.
Truth be told I have been waiting for second gen WP7 devices to hit the canadian market, which doesnt seem to be happening anytime soon. Over the course of the past 3 months I have aquired an Acer Android tablet, sold my ipad and purchased an Android phone for my wife (casual user).
Now I am at the point where I am very tired of my 3 year old BB Curve and I want to start developing for the mobile market (for fun, possibly create custom apps for work, I am in IT)
I come from a Java background 10 years ago, then moved to .NET, which is why I was waiting for a Windows Phone, but has time has passed I have been following Android news and I am strongly considering getting an Android phone.
What I am not clear on is the Nexus line of phones, I guess this line of phones is managed by Google, which then chooses new OEMs as new phone are released? Is this a big benifit when it come to update/App support/ROMs..etc or is it a drawback?
Also, if you were to choose a phone to fit the following needs/wants, Is the Galaxy II or Galaxy Nexus a better fit (I really want a Samsung phone)
Needs
-Exchange support, not full, but the more ActiveSync features that are supported, the better.
-ROM Access, Id like to play around with ROM/Custimize the phone
-App support, I noticed on my Acer tablet a lot of apps are not available, that we can get on the phone
Wants
- I am stuck with this phonme for 2 years, so being able to upgrade to 5.0 when it comes out would be ideal.
- A Big screen! The softbuttons only on the Nexus is nice
- I want ICS right now, but I dont mind waiting till April when the GII gets it in Canada\
- I want to develop for it, if one is easier to development for (doubt it), it would be good to know.
Thanks, just looking for advice and figured this forum would be good, as I like to mess around with the software side of things, long time reader, first time poster!
ddemers said:
Truth be told I have been waiting for second gen WP7 devices to hit the canadian market, which doesnt seem to be happening anytime soon. Over the course of the past 3 months I have aquired an Acer Android tablet, sold my ipad and purchased an Android phone for my wife (casual user).
Now I am at the point where I am very tired of my 3 year old BB Curve and I want to start developing for the mobile market (for fun, possibly create custom apps for work, I am in IT)
I come from a Java background 10 years ago, then moved to .NET, which is why I was waiting for a Windows Phone, but has time has passed I have been following Android news and I am strongly considering getting an Android phone.
What I am not clear on is the Nexus line of phones, I guess this line of phones is managed by Google, which then chooses new OEMs as new phone are released? Is this a big benifit when it come to update/App support/ROMs..etc or is it a drawback?
Also, if you were to choose a phone to fit the following needs/wants, Is the Galaxy II or Galaxy Nexus a better fit (I really want a Samsung phone)
Needs
-Exchange support, not full, but the more ActiveSync features that are supported, the better.
-ROM Access, Id like to play around with ROM/Custimize the phone
-App support, I noticed on my Acer tablet a lot of apps are not available, that we can get on the phone
Wants
- I am stuck with this phonme for 2 years, so being able to upgrade to 5.0 when it comes out would be ideal.
- A Big screen! The softbuttons only on the Nexus is nice
- I want ICS right now, but I dont mind waiting till April when the GII gets it in Canada\
- I want to develop for it, if one is easier to development for (doubt it), it would be good to know.
Thanks, just looking for advice and figured this forum would be good, as I like to mess around with the software side of things, long time reader, first time poster!
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Go for the Nexus. It will have amazing dev support, and being a nexus is a huge benefit. It it guaranteed to get updates for 2 years, and receives all updates first. Unlocking the bootloader is a simple command throught the terminal emulator. Dev wise...you just can't go wrong with that phone.
Galaxy Nexus if your planning to dev as that's what its really made for as boot loader can be unlocked easily an it will have the next Android version guaranteed.
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another vote for Nexus S or Galaxy Nexus
you can also subscribe to the Samsung Developer program, to get loaner phones for DEVing
Thanks, looks like Nexus is the way to go
Thanks for the info, Is there a reference blog/document that outlines why the Nexus devices are special and what you get, not that I dont trust you all .
Just search google or whatever. There are multiple blogs that detail all the abilities of the Google Nexus. Again though, for what you're wanting the Nexus is going to be the best thing kicking right now. Easy unlockable bootloader and the ability to take updates immediately if you like.
If you're going to develop you might want to check out www.thenewboston.com He starts at the very beginning of basic development and gets as advanced as you like more or less. Great resource.
Nexus is a great choice for you.
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Get the iPhone 4 and jailbreak it.
Galaxy Nexus. It will last you years because its a google phone and will always receive updates first. Plus, they have the highest dev support.
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Galaxy Nexus is the first choise then Galaxy S2. u can think sensation xe if u like sense
s2, galaxy nexus, atrix2,moro rzr droid, lg 2x, on this order
alex2792 said:
Get the iPhone 4 and jailbreak it.
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I find the IPhone way too small to type on + I want to stand out . If people use an on screen keyboard I dont understand how people can be productive with such a small phone. I work with a lot of Iphones due to clients purchasing them, so I have been able to test them thoroughly.
Nexus or Galaxy S2
If you want a big phone get the Samsung Galaxy Note.
Specs here: http://bit.ly/oCrrPw
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SGS II for sure!
Right now I have a i9000 my mom needs a new phone want me to add her to my plan. So what I plan to do is give her my old 1 and get the s3 international for myself how does it compare to the i9000. and does it have jelly bean yet or is scheduled to get it officially?
already looking on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
to see how rooting and such goes
zooooooooom! :thumbup::thumbup:
An S3 would be a big (literally too ) step up from the original Galaxy S. On paper it is better in basically every way as you would expect from a phone 2 generations newer. In the hand it is up to you.