Related
hello guys im thinking about getting a new phone from ebay probably a htc vivid or lg nitro hd I was going to buy em now but since iphone 5 is coming out i was thinking that the price for other phones might reduce since i know people will throw their old phone for the new iphone. what you guys think
Go for it, your right people will dump there old phones wich should mean good deadls on the phones your looking at. Like always when you see a good deal (that is legitimate) don't pass it up otherwise you'll always be waiting, and will never buy anything
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
shimp208 said:
Go for it, your right people will dump there old phones wich should mean good deadls on the phones your looking at. Like always when you see a good deal (that is legitimate) don't pass it up otherwise you'll always be waiting, and will never buy anything
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks yeah ima also wait till the week before and a couple week after iphone 5 release to see how things go too
I agree im not an Apple fan what so ever. just remember Jobs is gone so Apple may not produce anything special...
i think htc better..i don't like Apple,,,
maconcasper said:
i think htc better..i don't like Apple,,,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah i like htc especially the one x
anyone had experience with price drop like when iphone 4s came out or iphone 4 did the price of the other phone reduce
So I had my GS3 for about 3 months before it experienced a 2 foot drop shattering not just the digitizer but the LCD as well. The phone was a good phone, I originally had an Incredible, moved up to the Rezound (which I loved) and then the GS3. What I have learned about Samsung is that the build quality isn't as solid as HTC's (from my experiences). I was thinking about going back to HTC with the DNA.
I just wanted some input from people who own the phone and what their thoughts are about it. Practicality, Functionality, BATTERY LIFE (very important to me) and etc.
Any comments, concerns or suggestion would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance
996
For all intensive purposes the battery life is the same, if not slightly better than the s3.
And functionality and practicality is determined by you, we can't answer it for you.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Battery life, for me, is leaps and bounds above my s3. I NEVER got 5 hours of screen time on the s3.
Please don't touch my "Thanks" button, it doesn't like you...
Hmm. I am surprised to hear that about the battery life. I haven't read too much about the development of the DNA, is there the whole S-On or S-Off thing that the Rez had? haha
Do you guys notice a difference with the Quad core setup? GS3's dual was very quick and responsive.
Our phone is s on for the time being unless you want to send it to someone and have it opened up. But it really doesn't matter. Only things it changes is that we can't change the splash screen and radios and we have to use an app to flash kernels, besides that it is fine.
And it isn't any smoother per say, but i have seen the s3 get laggy every once in a while, that doesn't happen on the DNA. And apps definitely open faster on the DNA. And very intensive games run better.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
996 said:
Hmm. I am surprised to hear that about the battery life. I haven't read too much about the development of the DNA, is there the whole S-On or S-Off thing that the Rez had? haha
Do you guys notice a difference with the Quad core setup? GS3's dual was very quick and responsive.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the S3 and DNA and the battery life is virtually identical for me. Get about 4 hours screen time on both and about 15 hours with a full charge. I have the quad core S3 (international version) and the difference in performance is noticeable. On my S3 (which has 1gb of Ram) I would get lots of redraws on the home screen. Sure custom Rom's/kernels helped but did not totally resolve them. On the DNA I see no redraws or lag. Overall I enjoy the experience of the DNA more than I do my S3 so unless I am going on a long trip, my S3 stays in my desk drawer.
thank you guys for the replies. My main concern is S-Off, I know on the rezzy it made a huge difference (way easier to flash kernels/roms and etc.) Hopefully it isn't as complicated here with S-On. And I'm glad to hear about the battery life. I will most probably be purchasing one soon.
Definitely going to invest in good case.
***EDIT
only thing I am concerned about is not having an SD card slot. -__-
With s on you flash roms like any other phone, and kernels you use an app called flash image gui to flash the boot.img then you just flash the modules in recovery.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
996 said:
thank you guys for the replies. My main concern is S-Off, I know on the rezzy it made a huge difference (way easier to flash kernels/roms and etc.) Hopefully it isn't as complicated here with S-On. And I'm glad to hear about the battery life. I will most probably be purchasing one soon.
Definitely going to invest in good case.
***EDIT
only thing I am concerned about is not having an SD card slot. -__-
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was concerned about not having an sd slot. But then I tried Google music and haven't looked back sense.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda premium
996 said:
So I had my GS3 for about 3 months before it experienced a 2 foot drop shattering not just the digitizer but the LCD as well. The phone was a good phone, I originally had an Incredible, moved up to the Rezound (which I loved) and then the GS3. What I have learned about Samsung is that the build quality isn't as solid as HTC's (from my experiences). I was thinking about going back to HTC with the DNA.
I just wanted some input from people who own the phone and what their thoughts are about it. Practicality, Functionality, BATTERY LIFE (very important to me) and etc.
Any comments, concerns or suggestion would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance
996
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol if battery life is a concern you are definitely looking at the wrong phone. If anyone tells you different they are in denial. Htc, along with every reviewer on the net about the Dna have all acknowledged the poor performance of the battery.
If you are looking for the best phone out, the note 2 absolutely destroys the DNA. The only thing the dna has over the note 2 is screen resolution.... on paper lol. The note 2 screen is amazing. Honestly just grab one and take a look. Add in the amazing software ( split screen, pop up browser, pop up note and pop up movie player that can all be on the screen at the same time), spen, redonkulous battery life, sd card slot, ability to replace battery and amazing support and you have greatest phone on the market. Hope this helps!
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2
pierrekid said:
Lol if battery life is a concern you are definitely looking at the wrong phone. If anyone tells you different they are in denial. Htc, along with every reviewer on the net about the Dna have all acknowledged the poor performance of the battery.
If you are looking for the best phone out, the note 2 absolutely destroys the DNA. The only thing the dna has over the note 2 is screen resolution.... on paper lol. The note 2 screen is amazing. Honestly just grab one and take a look. Add in the amazing software ( split screen, pop up browser, pop up note and pop up movie player that can all be on the screen at the same time), spen, redonkulous battery life, sd card slot, ability to replace battery and amazing support and you have greatest phone on the market. Hope this helps!
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh god here we go again...
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda premium
The battery life on this phone is great. I had a Galaxy Nexus originally and then switched from the Note 2 to this.
If you want to carry that thing around in your pocket all day be my guest but I am much happier with the DNA compared to the Note.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2
Bigandrewgold said:
Our phone is s on for the time being unless you want to send it to someone and have it opened up. But it really doesn't matter. Only things it changes is that we can't change the splash screen and radios and we have to use an app to flash kernels, besides that it is fine.
And it isn't any smoother per say, but i have seen the s3 get laggy every once in a while, that doesn't happen on the DNA. And apps definitely open faster on the DNA. And very intensive games run better.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ummm and the fact that we only have garbage sense roms, like all 5 of them in total, which are basically just the same thing.
rhettnis said:
ummm and the fact that we only have garbage sense roms, like all 5 of them in total, which are basically just the same thing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And that is your opinion. Most people consider sense the nicest looking manufacture skin our there.
And show me something like viper tweaks on a touchwiz Rom, oh wait, you can't.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Bigandrewgold said:
And that is your opinion. Most people consider sense the nicest looking manufacture skin our there.
And show me something like viper tweaks on a touchwiz Rom, oh wait, you can't.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is why I will never buy another HTC phone, the people who buy HTC phones on here do so for the crap sense rom, and will argue with everyone that its the greatest piece of software out there. I buy my phone because of the hardware, and want AOSP as my rom, not this sense crap.
cc16177 said:
The battery life on this phone is great. I had a Galaxy Nexus originally and then switched from the Note 2 to this.
If you want to carry that thing around in your pocket all day be my guest but I am much happier with the DNA compared to the Note.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol its funny that your phone seems to be the anomaly. Everyone, including HTC THEMSELVES, have acknowledged the poor battery performance. Just look at the size of your battery vs. The amount of pixels the dna is pushing. Do the math man there is reason everyone ( except for a few in denial dna owners) has pointed to the battery peeformance. Living in denial my friend. If you like your dna, kudos to you. Enjoy carrying that phone charger around all day.
If the only bad thing you can say about the note 2 is the size thats a personal thing. Im 5 11 and this phone fits in my hand and pocket beautifully. My girlfriend is 5 5 and she has no problem what so ever with the note. That speaks dividends to how great the note is if the only bad thing you can say about it is the size. Note 2 ftw
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2
rhettnis said:
This is why I will never buy another HTC phone, the people who buy HTC phones on here do so for the crap sense rom, and will argue with everyone that its the greatest piece of software out there. I buy my phone because of the hardware, and want AOSP as my rom, not this sense crap.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Than go buy a nexus.
You should never buy a phone that you don't like stock, because for all you know it may never have aosp. If you don't like sense than don't buy HTC phones, same goes for touchwiz, or any other phone with a skin. Its simple as that.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Bigandrewgold said:
Than go buy a nexus.
You should never buy a phone that you don't like stock, because for all you know it may never have aosp. If you don't like sense than don't buy HTC phones, same goes for touchwiz, or any other phone with a skin. Its simple as that.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
trust me, if Verizon had the nexus4 I would have bought it in a heartbeat.
Bigandrewgold said:
And that is your opinion. Most people consider sense the nicest looking manufacture skin our there.
And show me something like viper tweaks on a touchwiz Rom, oh wait, you can't.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Umm....no. are you serious? Look at the polls around net of touchwiz vs. Sense vs. stock. Most people prefer stock, then touchwiz and lastly sense. One of the biggest drawbacks of sense is the recent app drawer. Its beyond puzzling. Why would take up entire screen to see recent apps, including cutting away the app drawer, pull down menu and home screen? Very inefficient.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2
pierrekid said:
Umm....no. are you serious? Look at the polls around net of touchwiz vs. Sense vs. stock. Most people prefer stock, then touchwiz and lastly sense. One of the biggest drawbacks of sense is the recent app drawer. Its beyond puzzling. Why would take up entire screen to see recent apps, including cutting away the app drawer, pull down menu and home screen? Very inefficient.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh really, this is the first link that came up when I searched for a poll, and most others echo its results.
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/07/25/which-android-skin-is-your-favorite-poll/
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Last night I dropped my phone out on the driveway, and the screen is now in a million pieces (well, not literally). Unfortunately I think it might be best just to buy a few phone full retail (which makes me want to vomit). Anyway, I'm stuck on deciding between the GS4, HTC One, and the Lumia 928. So, I thought i would ask this fine community for their 2 cents. Any help with your perspective(s) would be greatly appreciated.
thanks!
stamos*bp said:
Last night I dropped my phone out on the driveway, and the screen is now in a million pieces (well, not literally). Unfortunately I think it might be best just to buy a few phone full retail (which makes me want to vomit). Anyway, I'm stuck on deciding between the GS4, HTC One, and the Lumia 928. So, I thought i would ask this fine community for their 2 cents. Any help with your perspective(s) would be greatly appreciated.
thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
HTC one isn't out on Verizon yet but I'd wait for that if I were you. Windows phone lacks customization for me personally and the gs4 is a gs3 only slightly better which is still not my cup of tea.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
I dunno man. Honestly I like iPhone and your best bet may just be the 5
HTC DNA
Gorilla* said:
I dunno man. Honestly I like iPhone and your best bet may just be the 5
HTC DNA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If he's going to go that route might as well go windows phone at least its a little more open
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Gorilla* said:
I dunno man. Honestly I like iPhone and your best bet may just be the 5
HTC DNA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I heard jail is pretty free
Sent from my HTC Droid DNA using xda app-developers app
The HTC One is, in a lot of ways, what I wish my DNA was. You'll just have to wait a while for it... https://twitter.com/VZWnews/status/341592724161560578
The S4 is a very nice phone (as was the S3), it will have a different feel, but once you're past the learning curve it is great. The S4 Rugged might also be a decent option, especially if there is a chance you might break your phone http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=24447
The iPhone 5 is a great phone with a very different form factor and user experience (and if you're considering WPhone I would just go iPhone instead). Not good or bad, just different. I have tons of friends that love them, and I recommend them to lots of people.
If I were shopping it would come down to my subscription plan:
Grandfathered unlimited data - Buy the HTC One
Tiered Data - Buy the S4
I've been slowly making the switch from my Verizon Note 2 to the HTC One on T-Mobile and I've quickly learned a few things.
1. That initial realization that the Note just can't be compared to any other standard sizes phone. There is no way I could say either the One or the Note is better just because they were designed for two completely different ways of use. But the only thing I'm going to miss from Samsung is the multi-window feature. I'll live without the pen.
2. Removable storage. there was something really convenient about being able to swap SD cards depending on my day. I have a music card and a video card that I would switch out if I was going to work or just vegging on the couch while beaming videos to the tv.
I've seen many times people talking about switching phones and almost immediately coming back to the Note, but there's a more specific switch I had to make in my daily routine to make me not want to come running back. I mean, the One is in no way a small phone, but when set next to the Note, it looks like a 4.3 inch phone. That's where I'm having to make the switch. The fact the my phone needs to be a phone is where the One becomes a better fit for me.
TLDR Peace yall. I'm moving to the HTC One.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
You'll be back. No worries, we'll welcome you as soon as you figure out just how productive that massive screen is.
No, it's not a perfect phone. However I've adapted a few minor things in my life to accommodate the Note 2, and I am all the more productive for it.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 4
DaemonAshra said:
I've been slowly making the switch from my Verizon Note 2 to the HTC One on T-Mobile and I've quickly learned a few things.
1. That initial realization that the Note just can't be compared to any other standard sizes phone. There is no way I could say either the One or the Note is better just because they were designed for two completely different ways of use. But the only thing I'm going to miss from Samsung is the multi-window feature. I'll live without the pen.
2. Removable storage. there was something really convenient about being able to swap SD cards depending on my day. I have a music card and a video card that I would switch out if I was going to work or just vegging on the couch while beaming videos to the tv.
I've seen many times people talking about switching phones and almost immediately coming back to the Note, but there's a more specific switch I had to make in my daily routine to make me not want to come running back. I mean, the One is in no way a small phone, but when set next to the Note, it looks like a 4.3 inch phone. That's where I'm having to make the switch. The fact the my phone needs to be a phone is where the One becomes a better fit for me.
TLDR Peace yall. I'm moving to the HTC One.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And the point of this thread is......? LOL I wish you luck but I also wish I didn't waste my time reading this.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
What do you mean the phone needs to be a phone?
Were you having signal issues or something?
hopesrequiem said:
And the point of this thread is......? LOL I wish you luck but I also wish I didn't waste my time reading this.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because there are post of people going from other phones back to this one and there needs to be a balance.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
pool_shark said:
What do you mean the phone needs to be a phone?
Were you having signal issues or something?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good job.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Yeah, HTC, and Verizon did such a good job keeping the rezound, and the thunderbolt up to date. I hope that this works out for you. I will say that Ihave htc phones, and this one, and the signal isn't that much better. Plus I have never had this phone go into bacon mode like my 6 rezounds.
Today, young ,men on acid realize that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration, we are all one consciences sharing itself subjectively, there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are just imaginations of ourselves And now to the weather.....
JeramyEggs said:
Yeah, HTC, and Verizon did such a good job keeping the rezound, and the thunderbolt up to date. I hope that this works out for you. I will say that Ihave htc phones, and this one, and the signal isn't that much better. Plus I have never had this phone go into bacon mode like my 6 rezounds.
Today, young ,men on acid realize that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration, we are all one consciences sharing itself subjectively, there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are just imaginations of ourselves And now to the weather.....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
See?!?! At least someone gets it.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
DaemonAshra said:
See?!?! At least someone gets it.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sounded like he was being sarcastic. The rezound took forever to be updated to ics. I had it months before Verizon updated it. I sold the phone before it got that update. Lol I love HTC but the Note owns the One in real world use. But to each their own
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
hopesrequiem said:
Sounded like he was being sarcastic. The rezound took forever to be updated to ics. I had it months before Verizon updated it. I sold the phone before it got that update. Lol I love HTC but the Note owns the One in real world use. But to each their own
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So was I. But thanks.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I left Verizon in April this year and made that stupid decision to try tmobile again. In fact I too had the HTC one. I loved the phone, so smooth. I just couldn't live with spotty coverage and no signal at my office. I came back to Verizon this month and have the note 2. Everyone tells me that I sound so much clearer and louder than how I sounded on the HTC one. Plus my husband HATED when I was on blue tooth with the HTC one, he said it sounded like I was talking behind a grinder or a blender with rocks in it. Not the case with the note2, very clear. Plus the final straw was not receiving text messages and missing dozens of calls even with a signal. You will be back to Verizon, trust me it's worth every penny!
Sent from my Verizon Galaxy Note II
Two things, both personal opinions:
1. HTC sucks
2. Tmob sucks more than HTC.
The HTC one actually performs very well, just not sure if every HTC one is plagued with poor sound quality with calls. Since I got the note 2 I can't see how I survived with anything smaller. Great screen, love the multi-task feature and the s pen. And yes, t-mobile does suck.
Sent from my Verizon Galaxy Note II
So I backed this project ( http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-for-android-smartphones-and-ta ) couple months ago and I just received it today posting here if anybody interested in picking one up it sounds like they'll start selling it soon to non backers. Way better than using this OTG like cable I've been using for a while now!
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 4
This is gonna be a very profitable accessory I can tell already. People stuck with low internal storage capacities need a need a compact product like this to meet their storage needs. The design is quite suave as well which is a plus. I'll look out for it, hopefully the price point is acceptable.
I backed this as well, looking forward to receiving it. Should be perfect for heavy media use.
Looks like the way it is shaped it will interfere with the micro port cover on the DNA.
Burn Stains said:
Looks like the way it is shaped it will interfere with the micro port cover on the DNA.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good point
Burn Stains said:
Looks like the way it is shaped it will interfere with the micro port cover on the DNA.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You still have yours on? Pfft hahaha my lasted about a month then it ripped a little so I just pulled it out completely hahaha hmmm hard to tell seeing as I don't have it on my DNA anymore but it might
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 4
kenohki88 said:
You still have yours on? Pfft hahaha my lasted about a month then it ripped a little so I just pulled it out completely hahaha hmmm hard to tell seeing as I don't have it on my DNA anymore but it might
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think mine even lasted a month (Butterfly here), worst design decision I've ever seen from HTC.
Fortigurn said:
I don't think mine even lasted a month (Butterfly here), worst design decision I've ever seen from HTC.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Should have been one whole piece of rubber or whatever they used for the hinge.
The issue (for me at least) was the rubber peeled off the plastic cover. I used a drop of super glue to reattach it. It's been 7 months and I've had zero problems with it. I think the phone looks butt ugly without the cover, so I'm doing everything I can to keep it.
drumz0rz said:
The issue (for me at least) was the rubber peeled off the plastic cover. I used a drop of super glue to reattach it. It's been 7 months and I've had zero problems with it. I think the phone looks butt ugly without the cover, so I'm doing everything I can to keep it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea I could see it looks weird without it but with a case on my DNA it's not that bad missing the cover...don't get me wrong I take care of my cells I would MUCH rather it be the same as when I bought it but eh I'm ok with it haha
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 4
My reader arrived this week. Good build quality, works exactly as intended. No complaints here.
Fortigurn said:
My reader arrived this week. Good build quality, works exactly as intended. No complaints here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mines seems to get really hot other than that it works like a charm. I contacted customer support they said they would send me a different one so I'm waiting at this point. How's yours doing? Does it get really hot after a few minutes?
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 4
kenohki88 said:
Mines seems to get really hot other than that it works like a charm. I contacted customer support they said they would send me a different one so I'm waiting at this point. How's yours doing? Does it get really hot after a few minutes?
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine doesn't get hot, they'll certainly replace yours.
Just ordered one... Finally a solution for the need for lots of music.
Sent from my HTcDNAoNE
justjayhere said:
Just ordered one... Finally a solution for the need for lots of music.
Sent from my HTcDNAoNE
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1, just ordered mine,site said will ship oct 9!!
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app
Just a few more days. I have a OTG cable to use with usb pen drive and also a SanDisk WiFi stick. But this is something I can use when at gym... Loaded with a bunch of music & some video for treadmill etc
Sent from my HTcDNAoNE
I got my replacement card reader the other day haven't tried it yet to see if it heats up nonetheless I love this thing I already filled up a 16GB card I had laying around haha probably have to order a 32 in the coming days
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Was anyone able to get this working with a CM10.2 or PAC rom? It works fine on my wife's Stock DNA, but doesn't show up on my dna or kindle fire hd8.9.
Technogen said:
Was anyone able to get this working with a CM10.2 or PAC rom? It works fine on my wife's Stock DNA, but doesn't show up on my dna or kindle fire hd8.9.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Damn dude sorry couldn't tell you I haven't flashed an ASOP style ROM in a while and probably won't flash anything until Viper Sense 5...hopefully one of the others here might tell you but I do remember something about it in an email about something with nexus phones if I can find the email I'll post again
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Technogen said:
Was anyone able to get this working with a CM10.2 or PAC rom? It works fine on my wife's Stock DNA, but doesn't show up on my dna or kindle fire hd8.9.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Aite man found the email quickly so here's a screen shot of the email that I got from the kick starter project hope it helps no mention on the kindle issue you having though
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using XDA Premium 4 mobile app