Hi,
I am planning to get a Droid Razr, XT 910. Now, I had a galaxy s2 2 years ago but sold it 1 year ago. Being disconnected from the cell phone world, I was wondering the following:
1. Is it as good as S2 in terms of dev support?
2. Is it true if I put a JB ROM on it and try to go back to ICS, I will BRICK?
3. What are the pros and cons of this phone?
Please give me your honest opinions, thank you
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Hi,
I am planning to get a Droid Razr, XT 910. Now, I had a galaxy s2 2 years ago but sold it 1 year ago. Being disconnected from the cell phone world, I was wondering the following:
1. Is it as good as S2 in terms of dev support?
2. Is it true if I put a JB ROM on it and try to go back to ICS, I will BRICK?
3. What are the pros and cons of this phone?
Please give me your honest opinions, thank you
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1. No
2. Probably not. If by bricking you mean hardware failure.
3. compared to s2: Slim. Strong. Splashproof. Better battery life. Nicer pics. Slower overall. Slower camera. Less custom roms. Non removable battery. Otherwise it's very much like s2, so it is only a matter of taste.
brainwash123 said:
1. No
2. Probably not. If by bricking you mean hardware failure.
3. compared to s2: Slim. Strong. Splashproof. Better battery life. Nicer pics. Slower overall. Slower camera. Less custom roms. Non removable battery. Otherwise it's very much like s2, so it is only a matter of taste.
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Non removable battery. That killed it. Thanks for sharing.
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Non removable battery. That killed it. Thanks for sharing.
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Unless you opt for the Razr Maxx though. But you could go with Lenovo or Galaxy Note 2 to have the same battery capacity. but if you want the best of the best on battery life, Razr Maxx is really worth it.
Hidden Username said:
Hi,
I am planning to get a Droid Razr, XT 910. Now, I had a galaxy s2 2 years ago but sold it 1 year ago. Being disconnected from the cell phone world, I was wondering the following:
1. Is it as good as S2 in terms of dev support?
2. Is it true if I put a JB ROM on it and try to go back to ICS, I will BRICK?
3. What are the pros and cons of this phone?
Please give me your honest opinions, thank you
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A friend of mine has S2 and we just compared it last night. From what he told me I got the impression he was more excited about Razr than his S2. Huuuge difference is the quality of the body. Razr feels really better in your hand thanks to the kevlar used on the back. It is slightly wider (1mm), taller, yet really slim and it feels better in your pocket than S2.
1. definitely not. I used S1 for more than two years and was part of the forum dealing with Galaxy S (1,2,3, Note, etc) phones and the community around Galaxy S phones is much wider. Dev support is better for S2, no question about that.
2. Yes...but if I understand it correctly only if you try to go from official JB OTA back to official ICS OTA (doesn't apply for custom roms based on ICS/JB - correct me anybody if I am wrong). There is no root for official JB OTA yet, so if you do the stupid thing like me (being happy that I got JB OTA when I turned the phone on for the first time) and go straight to JB, you wont be able to play with your phone yet. What more, I read that JB consumes more battery life (and it really do, you can get over 24h easily but it should be more)...therefore I would recommend update to ICS and then root the phone (there is root for ICS) and do the JB update manually with a custom rom so you wont be stucked on JB like me. There is a process to go from rooted ICS to rooted JB thanks to Rootkeeper. Than you are just fine.
3. Personally I was deciding between S2 and Razr and now I am happy to have the Razr. It is really awesome phone and do a lot of things faster than S2. It also (since JB) has less customization by the manufacturer.
Pros: everything around HW is perfect. It is just incredible phone to hold in your hand and it is really smooth - no hesitation.
Cons: not everything around SW is perfect...as I mentioned before. What really iritates me is the name of the carrier in the notification bar - it covers almost third of NotBar (Vodafone CZ) and there is not much space left for notifications. There is no way to remove it without root (which is not for JB OTA). There are no quick toggles in the notification area (it is due to JB, but more customization by motorola would be just fine in this manner).
Also my native language is not English (as you can tell from this comment), but Czech, and Motorola is kind of giving us middle finger and there is no more languages for the phone than en, fr, sp, and other major languages of the world...really dont understand this....while in the android there is like almost hundred of languages it is not in motorola. Battery level is only in tenths...it never tells you the exact percentage but only that you have 90/80/70/60, etc % left. I hope it's different in custom roms because this kind of information is really useless.
Big dissapointment was the display. Used to use Galaxy S i9000 for more than two years and motorola razr uses the same display technology - Super AMOLED. I thought displays would be the same, but they are not. Colors on Razr are more dark than on i9000 (even at maximum brightness). It really sucks - what really demostrates the difference is the Facebook (or Messenger) app, where the blue color is dark. I did a little workaround to help it. I used an application called "Filter Your Screen" and applied a lighter filter on the display and now the colors are more beautiful (I tried to make it more like IPS displays and it really looks like when I compare it to my Nexus 7 with IPS) and more likeable for my eyes.
I hope this helps you. There are a lot of cons, but in general...the phone is just awesome and I am happy that I decided to buy Moto instead of S2! I am a huge fan of listening to music on my phone through headphones whereever I go so I need a good audio output and that one on Galaxy S2 sucks big time (without adjustments to SW). That was like one of the most important reasons not to buy S2.
Put it like this, if battery life is your be all end all, Razr Maxx is your choice.
-Sent from Marino's Razr Maxx-
brainwash123 said:
1. No
2. Probably not. If by bricking you mean hardware failure.
3. compared to s2: Slim. Strong. Splashproof. Better battery life. Nicer pics. Slower overall. Slower camera. Less custom roms. Non removable battery. Otherwise it's very much like s2, so it is only a matter of taste.
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Oh, since the bootloader is locked, you cant change kernels so your unable to downgrade to ICS from Jb.
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Oh, since the bootloader is locked, you cant change kernels so your unable to downgrade to ICS from Jb.
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actually you can with the dualbootjb tool (mattlgroff)
Basically everyone had covered it.. I had the SGS3 was disappointed with battery life and signal. Other than that the S3 is better in development, features, technology etc. The moto has the best radio of all cell phones and the maxx kills everything else for battery life.:thumbup:
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The phone's features and restrictions make me not want to buy it but the level of awesomeness and helpfulness of you guys make me want to buy it at once just so I can be a part of this forum
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actually you can with the dualbootjb tool (mattlgroff)
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Oh, sweet
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Roughly 6 months ago, I upgraded from a Backflip (my first Android phone!) to the Infuse. I immediately fell in love with Samsung's beautiful screen technology (which prompted the purchase of a Samsung laptop later on), and that was a great experience. I even hard-bricked an Infuse once and had to replace it. Good times.
A couple weeks ago, I purchased the SKYROCKET for $149 on AT&T Premier, by upgrading a second line of mine. It's everything the Infuse was, and more (better camera/video, faster in every way, etc.), EXCEPT: I discovered the problem with the screen calibration. For details, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337194 (want even more details on the issue? see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320942)
Needless to say, I wasn't going to put up with the crappy screen problems, especially since I was still within 30 days. After a 3-way call with Premier and a "local" AT&T corporate store, I was able to swap the skyrocket out for a new OGSGSII, only paying the $50 difference and no restock fee. Within 2 hours, I had it rooted, ROM'd, and all of my ~70 apps back on it using TiBu.
I'll admit that the screen on the OGSGSII is not quite as nice as the Infuse. The screen doesn't get 100% pure "black" like the Infuse did, but it is still FAR superior to the Skyrocket.
Lastly, when I came to the Dev forums for OGSGSII, I found a very pleasant surprise: gtg465x and Entropy512 were here! These two were some of my favorite devs from the Infuse, and I'm rather ecstatic that they decided to make the jump from Infuse to this SGSII.
TL;DR: If you are still trying to decide between the Skyrocket (I-727) and the original SGS2 (I-777), DO NOT BUY THE SKYROCKET.
I spent a week with the skyrocket before getting my SII. My reasons:
Physical size: While the SR is only very slightly larger than the S2 (and on paper, the difference is measured in millimeters), I found the S2 easier to hold and manipulate.
Battery: The closest LTE area to me is about 5 hours away, but even in my non-LTE area, the battery life on the S2 seems to be considerably better than the SR. In theory, the SR should have a better battery life in my situation, but that wasn't how it worked out for me.
CIQ: Not even my wife is watching over my shoulder when I'm playing with my phone, and I have a serious problem with my phone sending that level of detail of my usage to AT&T. Not to mention that I wouldn't be surprised if someone discovered that the CIQ data being sent to AT&T is being charged as consumer used data (and therefore going against my monthly 4GB allotment.) SR has CIQ. S2 doesn't.
Development Support: Read the DEV subforum for the SR and compare it to the S2. Simple enough...
ICS: Samsung and AT&T projected timeline for releasing ICS on the SR: Eventually. Maybe. Once AT&T finds someone to port all their bloatware and CIQ to ICS. Should definately be available before the year 2016. Projected timeline for ICS on the AT&T version of the S2? None. However, I bet the S2 has it long before the SR does (simply because of the developer support mentioned above.)
Enjoy your phone,
Gary
garyd9 said:
I spent a week with the skyrocket before getting my SII. My reasons:
Physical size: While the SR is only very slightly larger than the S2 (and on paper, the difference is measured in millimeters), I found the S2 easier to hold and manipulate.
Battery: The closest LTE area to me is about 5 hours away, but even in my non-LTE area, the battery life on the S2 seems to be considerably better than the SR. In theory, the SR should have a better battery life in my situation, but that wasn't how it worked out for me.
CIQ: Not even my wife is watching over my shoulder when I'm playing with my phone, and I have a serious problem with my phone sending that level of detail of my usage to AT&T. Not to mention that I wouldn't be surprised if someone discovered that the CIQ data being sent to AT&T is being charged as consumer used data (and therefore going against my monthly 4GB allotment.) SR has CIQ. S2 doesn't.
Development Support: Read the DEV subforum for the SR and compare it to the S2. Simple enough...
ICS: Samsung and AT&T projected timeline for releasing ICS on the SR: Eventually. Maybe. Once AT&T finds someone to port all their bloatware and CIQ to ICS. Should definately be available before the year 2016. Projected timeline for ICS on the AT&T version of the S2? None. However, I bet the S2 has it long before the SR does (simply because of the developer support mentioned above.)
Enjoy your phone,
Gary
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I completely agree with all of your statements. Well said!
I'm glad I stuck with my OGGSII. I don't think I would enjoy it as much without custom ROMS.
Oh, and that CIQ thingy isn't my taste. I use MIUI myself, which I don't believe has any tracking software. I'm getting a bit tired of it but touchwiz roms just aren't as good as MIUI overall.
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SGS2 by far...
I sold my Infuse to get an SGS2 and I have to be honest, I initially missed the big screen on the Infuse.
Still the Super Amoled Plus display on the SGS2 is great and colors are vivid if you use custom ROMs that allow to change between Dynamic, Standard and Movie.
Another strong difference between SGS2 and Skyrocket is the actual chipset, The Exynos is way better in performance than the Snapdragon, even it is 1.2 vs 1.5 Ghz
I live in Costa Rica and there is no such a thing as 4G or LTE yet, therefore it has no impact for me.
I simply love the SGS2 and as a proof you can visit this XDA site:
http://www.xda-developers.com/announcements/poll-vote-for-the-best-phone-of-2011/
Enough said
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I also strongly agree.
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Who cares that the original S2 can't display pure black? It's better than the Skyrocket, where black is the only color it can display properly. I can't believe you had to make a three-way call just to get an exchange (for a higher-priced phone too). Do these idiots at AT&T and Samsung realize their phone is defective? I can't believe they've been allowed to play dumb and feign ignorance for so long.
What kinda hands do you Infuse lovers have?? That was the MOST awkward and dev-crippled ATT retard I've ever owned, ever. As far as SR, its ATT crippled handset because an almost-clean S2 didn't tickle their crippling fancy, so that alone is enough to steer me clear of it.
So S2 only and only because its the 1st GOOD/uncrippled phone ATT released in the past 3 years...
Exchanging my SR for the OGSII on Monday, cant wait! What do you guys mean it doesnt display blacks? I thought all SAMOLEDS were the best at reproducing black?
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Exchanging my SR for the OGSII on Monday, cant wait! What do you guys mean it doesnt display blacks? I thought all SAMOLEDS were the best at reproducing black?
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The idiots are complaining about the line issue, which ONLY occurs in gray, not black.
All of those reasons are actually valid, unlike a lot of posts I see.
Lot of hate on this forum... probably because all of the Infuse owners came here... Well, no ragers for me!
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I am glad I got the s2.. I was a little disappointed that right after i bought the s2 the sky rocket was out cos I wanted the bigger screen. But after plying with it a lot I think the s2 performs way better. Both are great devices though.
Granted, the writer is using an unlocked version of the Galaxy Nexus, so there aren't the network issues we've all come to know & hate, he basically says the phone itself is lacking, and ICS is GREAT! Can't wait til our "premium" phone gets it!
http://m.cnet.com/Article.rbml?nid=...as-pulse+%28Android+Atlas+-+CNET+for+Pulse%29
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The only real low points on the hardware was the camera, and the build quality. The camera on the RAZR is nothing to write home about.. and I've never had an issue with Samsung build quality before...it's just uses a lot of plastic.
To me the more plastic, the less quality. It's a direct relationship as far as quality 'feel' goes.
My last 2 phones were Samsung and I actually liked the plastic. It makes it light and nearly indestructible. Don't hate on a phone unless you've used it for at least a few months. And I'm tired of people saying the GN has a crappy camera because it's 5 MP. Unless you plan on making that photo a 10 foot by 10 foot you won't notice the difference. 32GB is plenty of space and I use WAY less because all my music is on Google Music (10k songs).
All I'm saying is that you'd think Google & Samsung could have put a lot more effort into the physical build of the phone. I'm sure the camera's ok, and the sensor is what's important, but 5mpx to 8mpx really does make a difference (I know because my fiancée and some family & friends constantly say they wished their phones took pics like mine did (EVO 4G, Photon and now the RAZR).
32G IS a lot of space, but the fact is that today's user expects expandable memory, and it wouldn't have been hard to include. Hell, the OG SGT has a micro sd slot, why not a brand new device?
Lastly, plastic is just plain cheap, and really makes a phone feel like something my 10mo old daughter plays with. If you use cheap materials you shouldn't charge "premium" prices.
I haven't touched or used the phone, so my opinion is based on what I've read, but I HAVE fondled my RAZR regularly (it begs for it) and in my experience, it's more top notch. I have a feeling there will be a lot of exchanges from SGN to RAZR. Just my opinion...
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gogreenbay07 said:
My last 2 phones were Samsung and I actually liked the plastic. It makes it light and nearly indestructible. Don't hate on a phone unless you've used it for at least a few months. And I'm tired of people saying the GN has a crappy camera because it's 5 MP. Unless you plan on making that photo a 10 foot by 10 foot you won't notice the difference. 32GB is plenty of space and I use WAY less because all my music is on Google Music (10k songs).
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I would never say one camera is better than another based off megapixels...it's a meaningless bullet point spec. That said...it looks like it may simply not be that great of a camera based off the OTHER more important specs. Looks like it's the same module as seen in the Galaxy/Nexus S...which was "okay" but not nearly on the same level as the SGS II, or the newer iphones.
I would like some help,
Is the phone heat going up to 120F/49C some thing this phone can take or Is that bad.
P.S My S2 never has gone to more than 113F.
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All I'm saying is that you'd think Google & Samsung could have put a lot more effort into the physical build of the phone. I'm sure the camera's ok, and the sensor is what's important, but 5mpx to 8mpx really does make a difference (I know because my fiancée and some family & friends constantly say they wished their phones took pics like mine did (EVO 4G, Photon and now the RAZR).
32G IS a lot of space, but the fact is that today's user expects expandable memory, and it wouldn't have been hard to include. Hell, the OG SGT has a micro sd slot, why not a brand new device?
Lastly, plastic is just plain cheap, and really makes a phone feel like something my 10mo old daughter plays with. If you use cheap materials you shouldn't charge "premium" prices.
I haven't touched or used the phone, so my opinion is based on what I've read, but I HAVE fondled my RAZR regularly (it begs for it) and in my experience, it's more top notch. I have a feeling there will be a lot of exchanges from SGN to RAZR. Just my opinion...
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Actual space is 27.3g free, of which apps and data share this same space. As far as tunes in the cloud, MUCH better on battery life to play local on device. Not to mention if in area with weak or no coverage.
as far as camera is concerned on our devices, the sensor is fine, the problem I think has to do with the software and compression.
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I think once the razr gets ICS (and stable dev support) It will give the Galaxy Nexus a strong run for the money. Kinda like how the Nexus S came out after the Galaxy S1 and the S1 was still better.
Actually I once thought that I'll get a Galaxy Nexus, but as soon as I knew that there's no 32GB version available here, I just go for the razr...
robstunner said:
I think once the razr gets ICS (and stable dev support) It will give the Galaxy Nexus a strong run for the money. Kinda like how the Nexus S came out after the Galaxy S1 and the S1 was still better.
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Well.. The Nexus has a higher res and probably better screen. It has a removable battery (important to me in an LTE device). It also has NFC, which could be fun with new tablets.
Not to mention it has a slightly better SoC, the 4460 vs the 4430. The 4460 has a slightly faster GPU in it...but more than likely that will help just close the gap in the resolution difference.
I don't really see how the RAZR will give it a "run for its money" for guys like us the Nexus is simply the better phone. No frickin bootlocker preventing the community from fixing the issues Moto decides to ignore months on end.
EDIT: BTW, I own a Razr...I'm not jsut trolling. It's a good phone, I just think the Nexus is a clear choice if you have an option.
It's in all of the stores now, but they can't sell it. They are having a lot of over-heating phones some to the point ware they melt there backs off!
Any way they are now waiting on a "fix" and may miss there by the end of the year statement.
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It's in all of the stores now, but they can't sell it. They are having a lot of over-heating phones some to the point ware they melt there backs off!
Any way they are now waiting on a "fix" and may miss there by the end of the year statement.
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Where did you hear that?
4ktvs said:
It's in all of the stores now, but they can't sell it. They are having a lot of over-heating phones some to the point ware they melt there backs off!
Any way they are now waiting on a "fix" and may miss there by the end of the year statement.
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I call bull.
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Grims said:
Well.. The Nexus has a higher res and probably better screen. It has a removable battery (important to me in an LTE device). It also has NFC, which could be fun with new tablets.
Not to mention it has a slightly better SoC, the 4460 vs the 4430. The 4460 has a slightly faster GPU in it...but more than likely that will help just close the gap in the resolution difference.
I don't really see how the RAZR will give it a "run for its money" for guys like us the Nexus is simply the better phone. No frickin bootlocker preventing the community from fixing the issues Moto decides to ignore months on end.
EDIT: BTW, I own a Razr...I'm not jsut trolling. It's a good phone, I just think the Nexus is a clear choice if you have an option.
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Kinda feel the same way, as long as the galaxy nexus comes out before Xmas day as that's my last returnable day.
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I'm feeling the same way. I love the feel of the phone but there are teo major faults that have me thinking I should return it.
The battery is dire. It's nearly out of charge and it is only six hours since it was at 100%.
The wifi reception is beyond bad. I can see six or seven networks with my three year old HTC Hero whereas I only just manage to connect to my own network.
It's a simply beautiful phone but I need it to last a full day and be able to switch to different networks as I move around.
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Hi
I do agree, wi-fi is a little bit weaker on this one as on my desire before, but could connect to all my networks. Real test will happen on monday for wi-fi at the airport, as this was weak on desire also.
Regarding battery life, I really cannot complain, played with the phone on wi-fi for hours ( browsing). From my point of view the battery life is ok.
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I don't really see how the RAZR will give it a "run for its money" for guys like us the Nexus is simply the better phone. No frickin bootlocker preventing the community from fixing the issues Moto decides to ignore months on end.
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For those of us who want a solidly built, robust and quality device the RAZR stomps all over the Nexus from the inside out. I agree that the specs of the Nexus come out ahead and yes it certainly is the more "playful" device for us but that doesn't really matter when it's built like a Samsung. No offence to Samsung but this Moto feels like quality and is quality and sometimes having a stronger foundation is more beneficial in the long run.
Who else goes through the trouble of EMI protection like Moto.
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Dude, research before you said that more EMI shields is a better thing. The reason they need that many is because they had to put every chip on the same side of the PCB. With chips on different side they can use the PCB ground plane as EMI shield so you would see less.
Hi,
I'm an LG optimus 2x user. The phone's hackability is insane and off the charts. What I would like to know from the community is whether it's worth going for this phone or not. Here are my questions.
1) Can this phone be rooted?
2) If rooted, can the bootloader be unlocked?
3) Custom kernels and roms?
4) Really, how much is the battery life *mine is on 3g enabled, auto sync all day*?
5) Price vs. feature comparison?
6) Do updates come on a regular basis?
Thanks.
I can answer some few questions.
1. Yes
2. No
3. check development section
6. No, not from Motorola
If you're looking for a strong development community, RAZR MAXX isn't for you. It will come eventually but right now there isn't a wide variety of custom options. There are a few roms and the devs are working on getting around the locked bootloader. I mean they have but no stable rom yet, kernels are working though. It's just a young development community at the moment, if you're impatient I wouldn't. The phone itself kicks ass though, battery life is awesome, camera is good, once you root & get on a custom ics rom you have a faster slightly customized version of stock. Just my opinions, I came from the OG EVO which similarly has a really strong development community. I was a little disappointed at first but I love my phone and I see tremendous potential from the developers.
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originalmg said:
If you're looking for a strong development community, RAZR MAXX isn't for you. It will come eventually but right now there isn't a wide variety of custom options. There are a few roms and the devs are working on getting around the locked bootloader. I mean they have but no stable rom yet, kernels are working though. It's just a young development community at the moment, if you're impatient I wouldn't. The phone itself kicks ass though, battery life is awesome, camera is good, once you root & get on a custom ics rom you have a faster slightly customized version of stock. Just my opinions, I came from the OG EVO which similarly has a really strong development community. I was a little disappointed at first but I love my phone and I see tremendous potential from the developers.
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Well, while I love to see a strong dev community, it isn't a deal breaker for me. If the phone works fine with the stock software then I'm fine with tit.
It totally does, good things in the future for sure.
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Sorry to revive this thread, but I have the same question.
I am looking to buy a Razr Maxx or a Galaxy S2 for my mothers birthday. I am not buying them from a shop and thus I would like to ask if you think Razr Maxx is comparable to he Galaxy S2 in terms of ease of use and features.
I will not be buying them new, but so far I have not had any problem with them.
My question is also if you think Motorola will release ICS or even JB to this device or if we are left with the current Gingerbread (I guess, not sure) on it?
Thank you all for your help.
Moto release ICS.
I dont know if they Release JB but I dont think so
Johev said:
Sorry to revive this thread, but I have the same question.
I am looking to buy a Razr Maxx or a Galaxy S2 for my mothers birthday. I am not buying them from a shop and thus I would like to ask if you think Razr Maxx is comparable to he Galaxy S2 in terms of ease of use and features.
I will not be buying them new, but so far I have not had any problem with them.
My question is also if you think Motorola will release ICS or even JB to this device or if we are left with the current Gingerbread (I guess, not sure) on it?
Thank you all for your help.
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i came from the galaxy s2 and am using the maxx at the present moment. in terms of features and use, if just using stock roms, samsung would win out in terms of design and just looking prettier, in terns if performance and overall usage they're roughly the same. the maxx however, trounces the s2 in terms of battery life. and i do mean TROUNCES. you get close to 2 times the battery life as compared to the paltry 1650mah battery that comes with the s2.
Battery life is excellent with the MAXX.
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Does anyone know where to buy Razr Maxx in Dublin?
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No polls, just say whichever phone you are considering to move after Your Galaxy S2. I've been having mine for almost 2 years, And it's been a hell of a ride, I still think it was a good purchase, as it can move most apps with no real problem. My biggest complain is the problem with the exynos source, which has made a lot of trouble for ROM developers.
Anyway, the battery life has been a bit poor lately (in comparison to nowadays phones), and the phone overall is seriously bumped after so much traveling around. Nothing serious, but I reckon in a few months it might decide to die. So I'm considering options, and not being completely satisfied. What would you guys consider to move after this one?
-Galaxy Note 2/S4: Awesome hardware (not so good design), both replaceable battery and SD card slot, rather horrible exynos support that causes rather wonky ROMs.
-HTC One: Awesome hardware and stylish, hate the lack of menu button, horrible dev support overall. No replaceable battery, no external SD card.
-Sony Experia Z: You can friggin put this thing under water. Good hardware, awesome dev support, SD card support but no replaceable battery. And I insist, you can friggin put this thing under water.
Actually I have the s2 with a spare battery, so I bet for the s4/note 2 also the new s4 chip it's supposed to bring more balance to the battery drain
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Tivolijr said:
Actually I have the s2 with a spare battery, so I bet for the s4/note 2 also the new s4 chip it's supposed to bring more balance to the battery drain
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Yeah actually my S2 lost is battery in 'Nam (lost it in a crazy bus ride there), so I have two unofficial spare batteries, a Momax (Japanese) and a Pilsen (Chinese). Both performed like the official, but after a year that Pilsen is aging faster. So yeah, a note 2 is a strong candidate battery wise, but a huge put off due to Exynos ****ty previous support (in our phone and the first note).
Lol... I just bought s2 today... So I can't move....
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Lol... I just bought s2 today... So I can't move....
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Don't worry, it's a rather solid phone, and with a spare battery you will be able to do anything you want with it. Mine has just had too much hits everywhere, and the lid is falling off already. Everything else works mostly as expected. Just frustrated with the poor support on Samsung side for their sources on Exynos.
The Galaxy S2 has amazing hardware and still beats a lot of dual core phones even today. In terms of performance I have no complains about it but things which I dislike in my Galaxy S2 is lack of Notification LED & Mediocre Battery life. Also poor AOSP support is one of the drawbacks of the phone.
My next phone has not launched yet and It should be like Galaxy S4 ( Powerful, Beautiful screen, Removable Battery + SD Card Slot) + HTC One (looks) + Awesome AOSP Support (like the Nexus) .
I'll not be moving to another phone. Had my s2 for 18 months and when my contract is up later this year I'll be keeping it. No issue with battery, makes calls, sms and t'interweb what more couldI I want or need.
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alferret said:
I'll not be moving to another phone. Had my s2 for 18 months and when my contract is up later this year I'll be keeping it. No issue with battery, makes calls, sms and t'interweb what more couldI I want or need.
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You're a lucky one....But you still had it for only a year, right? Mine is about to make two, and got it with no contract, as I hate to be tied to a single operator (or even a locked phone...I travel rather much). Case is, mine got several hits, and even some water some months ago. The screen still shows spotless, but everything else shows huge scratches, and the battery lid is barely holding together. I'll keep it for as long as it works, but I just think that won't be much more...hence the thread
Nexus 5
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The Galaxy S2 has amazing hardware and still beats a lot of dual core phones even today.
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My contract runs out in November, so assuming its been launched, I'll go for a Nexus 5. All my android phones have ended up with AOSP on them, so I might as well get one that has pure AOSP from the start. I originally got this because 2 years ago Samsung were the only manufacturer who left their bootloaders unlocked. Look at the faff about with the original xperia, or what HTC are doing even now. But I'm sick of no source code and having to wait many, many months for an update, so definitely Nexus for me.
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i moved to Nexus 4.
I still have to find a worthy successor for my beloved galaxy SII.. ive had this phone for nearly 2 years and its by far the best phone ive ever had. Such a shame Samsung stopped making them as otherwise i would have stuck to the SII... i am debating between the S4 and the new sony xperia Z as ive read some good reviews about that one!
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I moved to Galaxy Note 2 N-7100 two weeks ago, never been so happy with a new phone.
Big (gaming is Amazing), high performance (2 gig ram makes really huge difference) and nice look
waiting for s4
hoping s4 ll be as good as it looks...
Lol......by the time my contract is up for renewal, the S6 will probably be available....one thing's for sure I WON'T be getting anything with an "I" in front of it's name......lovin the android freedom.......
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mohitgalaxy3 said:
i moved to Nexus 4.
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What do u think of Nexus 4 ? I'm thinking of moving to Nexus too so would appreciate your opinion
AW: [Q] What phone will you move on to after your Galaxy S2?
I'll keep my S2 as it performs very well and is great for customizing and repairing
I'm thinking either N7500 or Xperia Z.
Or the new Nexus. It seems like I dislike all stock firmware. I might as well get hardware that supports a free choise.
Still loving my S2, the music player is unbeatable with Sennheisers, and once you change the white balance away from Auto, the camera is brilliant.. Ive chopped and changed a lot of phones over the last year, but keep coming back to the S2, nothing beats it, even better than the One X IMO,.. seriously, but my next upgrade will be a Note 2... looks gorgeous.
Well apart from when her in doors is present. Lol
I'm seriously excited to be getting this phone. My handset is between 1/3 weeks away but I'm still can't wait.
Well done Samsung.
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uktivo said:
Well apart from when her in doors is present. Lol
I'm seriously excited to be getting this phone. My handset is between 1/3 weeks away but I'm still can't wait.
Well done Samsung.
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Well, just to increase your excitement a little further.
I have owned just about all the flagship phones over the last 3 years. HTC one M7, 8 & 9. Galaxy note 2 & 4. Galaxy S3 & 4. Nexus 4, 5 &6. iPhone 6 & 6+. (Seriously). Alot I know.
Have never found one that i thought truely had everything. HTC's (great speakers, smooth rom, but rubbish camera. Samsung Notes and Galaxy's (Good cameras, cheap build, laggy software). Nexus devices (fast smooth OS, poor cameras and build). iPhones (stable smooth OS, good camera, locked down OS, boring).
But, the S6 edge is absolutely fantastic. The build is brilliant and beautiful, the camera is absolutely excellent and the phone is blazing fast (ignoring touchwiz redraw). I really do think that this phone is a game changer and the best device released in the last 3-4 years hands down.
So please rest assured that i think you will find that this phone is very much worth the wait. (plus there might be some custom development by the time you receive the device).
Hope you enjoy
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So please rest assured that i think you will find that this phone is very much worth the wait. (plus there might be some custom development by the time you receive the device).
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This is great to hear. I've been worrying about choosing between this and the M9 for ages. I've had flagships forever as well, but when I saw that this one wasn't waterproof and had no expandable memory I got very sad. But looking at this and the M9 side by side, the LED display is about 999x brighter. Coming from an S5 I can't got back on a good, bright screen.
This phone is so freaking awesome...excellent build, gorgeous display and the best camera in the market (daylight and night pics)... The speakers are loud too(sound quality is decent)… Samsung set the bar really high with this one.
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Just like Butler. I've had many phones. This one has got to be the best....ever. Balance of perfection .
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This is great to hear. I've been worrying about choosing between this and the M9 for ages. I've had flagships forever as well, but when I saw that this one wasn't waterproof and had no expandable memory I got very sad. But looking at this and the M9 side by side, the LED display is about 999x brighter. Coming from an S5 I can't got back on a good, bright screen.
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I did a side-by-side comparison in the store as well and to me it wasn't merely about brightness of the M9 and the S6, but the resolution really appeared to me to be much better for the S6. I'm an HTC loyalist and have been for years, but the screen and camera issues with the M9 caused me to jump ship back to Samsung, not to mention there is now a Samsung phone that has an attractive build. Fingerprint scanning and wireless charging were big plusses as well. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and decision.
I don't think you'll be disappointed at all. The only thing that isn't up to par with the Ones IMO is the speakers, and who listens to high end audio through their phone's speakers expecting greatness anyway. Heck, I never did that with my One.
Did anyone mention too that the cameras are amazing?!? LOL simply put, I reiterate everyone else's sentiments that this is the best phone I have owned to date and I've had many of the flagship devices. I also was always opposed to not being able to change the battery or expand the storage but I haven't had issues with the battery or storage yet! I know it isn't the "post your photo" section but this is one I took at night that is unedited. Best night shot on a cell phone I've ever owned.
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I too echo everyone's praise of this device. I've had them all also (my friends & family call me an addict). So for what it is worth, this is the best! [emoji6]
dazbutler1 said:
Well, just to increase your excitement a little further.
I have owned just about all the flagship phones over the last 3 years. HTC one M7, 8 & 9. Galaxy note 2 & 4. Galaxy S3 & 4. Nexus 4, 5 &6. iPhone 6 & 6+. (Seriously). Alot I know.
Have never found one that i thought truely had everything. HTC's (great speakers, smooth rom, but rubbish camera. Samsung Notes and Galaxy's (Good cameras, cheap build, laggy software). Nexus devices (fast smooth OS, poor cameras and build). iPhones (stable smooth OS, good camera, locked down OS, boring).
But, the S6 edge is absolutely fantastic. The build is brilliant and beautiful, the camera is absolutely excellent and the phone is blazing fast (ignoring touchwiz redraw). I really do think that this phone is a game changer and the best device released in the last 3-4 years hands down.
So please rest assured that i think you will find that this phone is very much worth the wait. (plus there might be some custom development by the time you receive the device).
Hope you enjoy
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My list isn't as robust, but I've owned and used a lot of phones, and the S6 Edge is the first time since the freaking Galaxy Nexus that I can recall being genuinely excited about a new phone and not just "oh hey that looks rad I want it." From the moment I saw the S6 Edge I had a moment of "well I'm getting that." The Nexus 6, the M9, those didn't really grip me. They're fine phones, but nothing that made me almost annoyed at the knowledge that I'd be getting ANOTHER phone.
I'm not going to call the S6 Edge perfect, but I will say that it's the closest I have EVER run across. I have my quirks with TouchWiz still, it's a bit too slippery for comfort, and TBH the whole edge thing is, as yet, a bit gimmicky. The notifications are... okay, and the clock is nice, but I don't put a lot of mileage into them.
What the S6 Edge nails is just the intangibles. I haven't just wanted to PLAY with a phone since I got the iPhone 5s. Even when I have nothing to do, when I'm sitting at my laptop, I find myself looking for excuses.
dazbutler1 said:
Well, just to increase your excitement a little further.
I have owned just about all the flagship phones over the last 3 years. HTC one M7, 8 & 9. Galaxy note 2 & 4. Galaxy S3 & 4. Nexus 4, 5 &6. iPhone 6 & 6+. (Seriously). Alot I know.
Have never found one that i thought truely had everything. HTC's (great speakers, smooth rom, but rubbish camera. Samsung Notes and Galaxy's (Good cameras, cheap build, laggy software). Nexus devices (fast smooth OS, poor cameras and build). iPhones (stable smooth OS, good camera, locked down OS, boring).
But, the S6 edge is absolutely fantastic. The build is brilliant and beautiful, the camera is absolutely excellent and the phone is blazing fast (ignoring touchwiz redraw). I really do think that this phone is a game changer and the best device released in the last 3-4 years hands down.
So please rest assured that i think you will find that this phone is very much worth the wait. (plus there might be some custom development by the time you receive the device).
Hope you enjoy
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I did not go through as many phones as you but I would say a new one every 6 months and I feel the exact same way , the galaxy s6 edge is finally a smart phone with everything I want from build quality to camera .
Let's see if it can last the full 12 months lol
Do you guys think quick charge makes up for the small battery?. That's the only thing that disappoints me, the battery life
I LOVE my HTC one m8 and haven't had a Samsung since the original note, it's great to hear these comments and I can't wait to get mine! Going to be a long week whilst I'm waiting.
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Do you guys think quick charge makes up for the small battery?. That's the only thing that disappoints me, the battery life
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I have note 4 and i have to say that the fast charging is super amazing its faster on lower percentages for me which is good
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Do you guys think quick charge makes up for the small battery?. That's the only thing that disappoints me, the battery life
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I know there are a number of users who are complaining about battery life but mine is ok. Averaging around 4-5h screen time. Not great but not bad. Fast charge however is excellent. It charges extremely quickly. I have also purchased a koolpad qi charger and this works brilliantly. A bigger battery would of been nice but then that means a bigger heavier phone.
My battery life has been considerably better than my HTC One M8 was (also owned an M7). Both HTC's were good phones, but the S6 Edge is *amazing* in so many departments... loving my purchase decision.