Hi, I currently own HTC One X..would like to upgrade to 1080p screens..
was thinking of getting Droid DNA as it is cheap and affordable.. Is it worth buying now?
I know the phone is awesome...But I am worried about the development.
I would atleast use the phone for another year. Development is one of the main criteria for me.
Thank you
I was in the same boat as you mulling over the DNA or the ONE X+. After noticing the resale value was less for the better offering (DNA) I got it. Development is above average with 3 major builds having multiple offerings (Sense 4+, Sense 5 & AOSP/CM) Everything pretty much works in all roms except BT headset audio for cars in AOSP which I'm bummed about because I recently discovered my inner AOSP and would rather be running it than Sense but its a dealbreaker for me as I'm an audio enthusiast. If you do decide to upgrade another obvious choice is the ONE but it will be a bit pricier outright as it is still a new phone. The screen on it is smaller but it has boomsound speakers. The DNA has curved glass like the OX. it has a soft touch back which I prefer over the metal of the ONE.
thanks for replying..but so many ppl are selling droid dna on swappa..which got me worried..why many ppl leaving the device? at this pace it is even difficult to have android 4.3 running on dna
arpith.fbi said:
thanks for replying..but so many ppl are selling droid dna on swappa..which got me worried..why many ppl leaving the device? at this pace it is even difficult to have android 4.3 running on dna
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Possibly because the One is being released by Verizon within the next few months.
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thanks for replying..but so many ppl are selling droid dna on swappa..which got me worried..why many ppl leaving the device? at this pace it is even difficult to have android 4.3 running on dna
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The DNA will lose some developers to the One, but its safe to say it will keep a handful; at least through their 2 year contract. The development right now is pretty strong and I'm confident we will have a 4.3 and 5.0 port.
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People are selling because they are upgrading/planning on upgrading. The one is coming, a possible dna 2, and this Droid ultra that's being talked about.
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Hmmm..so what do you say guys..should I go for droid dna or spend hell lot of money and buy HTC one? even xperia Z is also in my mind..I hate samsung phones..
If u have patience you should wait for the butterfly s or for all the new phones that will be comming out with the snapdragon 800
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If u have patience you should wait for the butterfly s or for all the new phones that will be comming out with the snapdragon 800
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I sold my phone today only..right now using Nokia old model..thats why running out of patience
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I sold my phone today only..right now using Nokia old model..thats why running out of patience
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Perosnally I think you're the only one who can make the decision you're looking for on some of the questions you've asked. The DNA is a phenomenal phone and it's still holding it's own with current phones. However, when the new snapdragon phones get released it will be much slower comparitively. Developement is fine and we have been getting many many ports from the HTC One so as long as that stays true then we should have no trouble getting updated versions of android. Also keep in mind that HTC has said that our phone will be getting updated to 4.2 and you can assume it will get one more update to 4.3. With the Developer Version of the One being released we can also speculate that we will benefit from that as well.
I would personally hold out unless you got a steal on a DNA. I was going to hold out but we took advantage of the free DNA's that verizon was giving out. Very happy with my decision but at this point you have the One coming to Verizon as well as the Butterfly S which may be the DNA 2.
If its a choice between phones available now I would go with the DNA over the ONE just because its kinda the same phone minus the boomsound, and I don't mean that spec for spec but generally speaking. If you wait there will always be better options but you have release dates to consider as well as contracts. DNA can be used on prepaid GSM so that's a plus for no contract people. Also you can always sell your current phone for a new phone that you aim to buy used. After selling my EVO LTE I only paid $150 for the DNA so its a smart way to always get the phone you desire for cheaper. I've never owned multiple superphones but maybe ill get an S4 unlocked when the price comes down a bit.
The only thing I would buy the one for is zoe. I'm no professional photographer so the 8 megapixelcamera the DNA has is fine for me. Um other than and that it comes with stock sense5 the DNA and the one are similar. Honestly I would wait for the phone that's supposedly the one and the DNA combined, if anything
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arpith.fbi said:
Hi, I currently own HTC One X..would like to upgrade to 1080p screens..
was thinking of getting Droid DNA as it is cheap and affordable.. Is it worth buying now?
I know the phone is awesome...But I am worried about the development.
I would atleast use the phone for another year. Development is one of the main criteria for me.
Thank you
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Get DNA. U wont regret it. Advise from a fellow indian
HTC ONE is priced highly and it has build issues.
As far as rom dev is concerned, DNA is best positioned among all htc phones if devs stay with it.
We have sense 4+ roms like viper, sense5 port, and whole host of aosp roms. Should be getting sense5 officially atleast as well.
Hell i have compiled 3 roms namely jellybeer, slimrom, baked
We have all major roms also. Chk orig. android section.
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Hey guys, I still got the good ol' HD2 or should I say I got two working and one touchscreen defective HD2?
Is the Droid DNA a successor of the HD2?
I'm lovin' this old companion but I think it's time to move on.
What about the battery, is it detachable?
edit: Yeah, I see, it's not removable. What does this mean? How complex is it to remove the battery?
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Hey guys, I still got the good ol' HD2 or should I say I got two working and one touchscreen defective HD2?
Is the Droid DNA a successor of the HD2?
I'm lovin' this old companion but I think it's time to move on.
What about the battery, is it detachable?
edit: Yeah, I see, it's not removable. What does this mean? How complex is it to remove the battery?
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You'd have to open the phone up, not super easy. Buy why would you want to get at the battery.
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So the phone is that good, that there's ne reason to reboot it hard via removing the battery? Great.
Ummm one question, maybe because of my english comprehension: BT Headset Audio isn't working with CM10.1 JB4.2.2 So what's that meaning? I won't be able to use my BT Headset for calls? Any Chances for a fix or finding the cause of this?
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So the phone is that good, that there's ne reason to reboot it hard via removing the battery? Great.
Ummm one question, maybe because of my english comprehension: BT Headset Audio isn't working with CM10.1 JB4.2.2 So what's that meaning? I won't be able to use my BT Headset for calls? Any Chances for a fix or finding the cause of this?
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If you need to hard reboot you hold the power button for 10 seconds, just like every other device with a non removable battery.
And yes, your headset won't work fie now. There's a good chance it will be fixed eventually.
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Ok, thank you for sharing informations. Good to know, looks like I'm gonna get myself a DNA Droid.
Looks like a HD2 successor for me.
JackDCalloway said:
Ok, thank you for sharing informations. Good to know, looks like I'm gonna get myself a DNA Droid.
Looks like a HD2 successor for me.
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Nothing like the HD2 really... That would be the Evo or Thunderbolt really... Plus didn't the HD2 run winmo?
That's why I'll try to fix my fellow HD2, but it's old, even the Thunderbolt and Evo are kinda old. I want to buy a new device, use it till it's exhausted like the HD2 (Old digitizer died, replaced it, now it's dead again, or the buttons are bad).
The HD2, WinMo6.5 from stock. The question is: Is there an OS the HD2 couldn't handle? But this discussion belongs somewhere else.
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Would a JB OTA from HTC/VZW would help progress? Not holding my breath.. Asked HTC on FB:
"We’re still reviewing our devices to see which phones are the best candidates to upgrade to Jelly Bean. We’ll prioritize most recent devices first and go from there. Thank you for your patience. See http://s.htc.com/Wj0G08 for more details."
Looks like there is a chance since the Rezound has more than 512MB of RAM. Seems they are only upgrading phones with more than 512MB of RAM. I know the latest Sense won't work on the Rezound and don't really care about that. Only interest in this is further progressing our JB AOSP ROMS.
This device will never see official JB. Plus it would take ages for them to release kernel source.. When that happens it'll probably be RIP Rezound.
They said our devices can't run sense 4.. Obviously it can. Even if htc put out jb updates, Verizon wouldn't allow it because then you wouldn't buy a new phone
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They said our devices can't run sense 4.. Obviously it can. Even if htc put out jb updates, Verizon wouldn't allow it because then you wouldn't buy a new phone
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The tbolt has a sense 4 custom room that works fine. Should work on the rezound given the much better specs.
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Would a JB OTA from HTC/VZW would help progress? Not holding my breath.. Asked HTC on FB:
"We’re still reviewing our devices to see which phones are the best candidates to upgrade to Jelly Bean. We’ll prioritize most recent devices first and go from there. Thank you for your patience. See http://s.htc.com/Wj0G08 for more details."
Looks like there is a chance since the Rezound has more than 512MB of RAM. Seems they are only upgrading phones with more than 512MB of RAM. I know the latest Sense won't work on the Rezound and don't really care about that. Only interest in this is further progressing our JB AOSP ROMS.
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the chances of us getting jellybean are slim but it might happen. if they updated the tbolt after so many months being dormant. i see hope for us.
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the chances of us getting jellybean are slim but it might happen. if they updated the tbolt after so many months being dormant. i see hope for us.
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I'm getting the one when it comes to the US. But I'll keep my Rezound just for a wifi device for when/if it gets updated
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This device will never see official JB. Plus it would take ages for them to release kernel source.. When that happens it'll probably be RIP Rezound.
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I'll still have mine. <3
Sense 4 runs on our device but I assume not every feature works as intended. I don't think jellybean is going to come officially.
They would much rather put the man power on what makes them more money rather than what did make them money. Not only that but the Rezound wasn't that well received.
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I just sent an e-mail, again, today, and they state that they are still reviewing devices for the update.
Probably not happening, but possibly.
The original RAZR line just got JB today, and removed most of the Moto bloat, in a surprise turn. I wish HTC was that nice to us.
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The original RAZR line just got JB today, and removed most of the Moto bloat, in a surprise turn. I wish HTC was that nice to us.
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Definitely a little irritating to read that a phone from the same generation as ours has an official JB release.
On a side note, thank you devs for picking up where HTC refuses to go.
It's not going to happen, sorry. HTC one X just got android 4.1 this week. Poor DROID incredible 2 folks are still waiting on ics.
Go look at the aosp roms in the rezound original development thread. I am running infection, which is based on android 4.2.2, at this very moment.
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Im done with HTC.
Razr was released 3 days after rezound and it's getting JB.
I was thrilled when I moved from t-mob to verizon, The Rezound was like my old Sensation's big brother. After my GFs Razr getting JB dropped on it last night - kinda upsets me. I don't know who to blame. HTC, or Verizon - Either way, This is my last HTC device. Love the hardware, hate the post purchase software support.
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Im done with HTC.
Razr was released 3 days after rezound and it's getting JB.
I was thrilled when I moved from t-mob to verizon, The Rezound was like my old Sensation's big brother. After my GFs Razr getting JB dropped on it last night - kinda upsets me. I don't know who to blame. HTC, or Verizon - Either way, This is my last HTC device. Love the hardware, hate the post purchase software support.
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I know it's an old topic & i'm not giving it the ol' dirty bump for no reason.
I emailed Verizon about the Razr getting JB and politely expressed my dissatisfaction with the Rezound being left behind. This was my answer.
So far your phone is up to date with the latest software approved by HTC and we have not yet been informed of any further updates. It's great that you have kept it up to date, it's the best way to make sure your phone is working well. I would advise to contact your phone manufacturer to see if they have any additional information on potential upcoming patches. HTC can be reached by dialing 866-449-8358.
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Guess they consider the Global Leak the 'most up to date' - cause that's what i'm running. haha.
i'm still done with HTC.
This Rez is most likely my last HTC too, until locked batteries last 2 days & cloud storage truly renders SD cards useless.
Did Verizon know you were referring to the RUU when you were talking about being up-to-date? Hehe.
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Like I said over at the BAMF forum; it's too bad because this phone never had its full potential realized. Quite frankly to me it would seem like this phone could handle the latest version of android with the latest version of sense with no problem, but c'est la vie, you cant win them all
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To sum this up Im done with htc as well.
If all these manufactures can update phones that were release the same time the rezound why cant htc?
granted we finaly got ics but lets see the razor had gingerbread to ics to jelly bean.
Saying that I feel like the build quality and hardware on this phone is amazing, from the gps insta lock to solid radios someone at htc knows what there doing in that department. Unfortunately whoever designs the power system really needs to check there calculations on battery size maybe move a decimal point or probably forgot a negative i don't know i mean a 1600 mah battery for a smartphone my dumb phone had a battery that large.
I do see why they haven't updated the rezound it didn't sell well and the device was only available on verizon(not a huge market share around the globe). They also wont make any money updating a device. I would think customer loyalty would be enough incentive to keep up on a device at least for two years. In my views it would make them money in the future because I would by another htc device again but since its so easy for them to abandon a device kinda make me wonder if they will do it again and I'm not willing to stake a 2 year contract on that. I've seen many manufacturers step up to the plate and keep old devices up to date.
So far I like the direction most manufacturers are going such as the galaxy s4(still has removable/large battery and sd card slot) and Motorola maxx phones. They plan on updated the galaxy s2 to 4.2.2 and that phone is older than the rezound. Also if I can get 2 days on a phone that would be awesome I would be willing to part with a removable battery.
Htc has been lacking in three key areas on all there devices. Low capacity non removable batteries, no sd cardslot/or large capacity memory on verizon phones, no updates for older devices. It seems like htc doesn't really get what will really help sell phones. To me there priority is looks and putting a glossy finish on the ui, they dont bother in key areas such as battery life and updates which actual matter to me. (they do a good job in radios and gps stuff). To me it seems like there basing their phones on iphones. If I wanted a phone like an iphone no sd card, no hdmi out, non removable battery I would buy an iphone. I want an android phone that fills these needs.
At this point my next device will be Samsung or Motorola(because they have solid radios and biggest battery for a mobile phone) I did have a bad experience with the droid charge which kinda turned me off from Samsung phones but the s3 is a huge improvement and nice device.
Main reason I've stayed with this device so long is the amazing devs that have help make this the device it should be. (thank you devs)
So to end untill htc makes a phone that last all day on heavy usage and decides to support a device for 2 years I will not be a customer.
I challenge htc to make me eat my words!!!
Hell if google can update their nexus phones even the older ones. Why cant htc and all the other phone manufacturers do the same. It's safe to say google has a lot more on their plates than the other manufacturers. Why my next phone will be a nexus. I love my n7.
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Hell if google can update their nexus phones even the older ones. Why cant htc and all the other phone manufacturers do the same. It's safe to say google has a lot more on their plates than the other manufacturers. Why my next phone will be a nexus. I love my n7.
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Carrier testing. Carrier approvals. Ignoring older devices in lieu of new devices that could earn more, new money. That's why the Galaxy Nexus on VZW a flop, imo. Too much regulation - especially when features such as Google Wallet are blocked.
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You got that right Verizon really tied Google's hands on that phone. Doubt there will be another nexus device on Verizon for quite awhile.
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Dear friends,
I really wanted to. I had so much hope for this device, but I can no longer do it. I love aosp and absolutely loathe sense. That being said for some reason I love HTC. They make beautiful, sexy, durable, powerful and for the most part, reasonably priced. But it seems to me that the salad days are behind me. I've had the aria, hero, touch pro, evo, HD, inspire, incredible, vivid, one x, and lastly the x+. But my last few haven't impressed and so here we are. As of last night I sold my x+, hugged my pillow, and cried myself to sleep. The latest set back was finally just to much for me after a long series of disappointments on other devices. I am using the money to buy an N4 and most likely will stick with the flagship on down the line. I plan to start learning as much as possible to help solve issues like this in the future. I say good bye and thank you to a great community and impressive company for now, its been an awesome ride.
Greatest regards,
Meatwad0222
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Did exactly the same last week
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That's a sad thread... should probably be ranamed as a "Farewell Thread"
But there is no way of happiness here, really... I was always with HTC, comming from HTC Touch Dual which was fun these days. Then my favourite HTC HD2. I was really crying when I sold it a few month ago... but sh.. I sold it for 200 bucks, and that was a price in january this year. Now I got mine HTC One X+. No trouble with a device it works, it works good, but I had more fun with my HD2 than what I have now. Want to say thanks for every dev, every member and every noob in HTC Community. That was good times. But HTC is dissapointing me, dissapointing me so much, that all my hate for Samsung has gone now and I'm switching to S4 in some time. But untill that, my heart still belongs to HTC... don't know for how long.
Same here. I gave my daughter my hox+ and downgraded to her S2 just so I could run CM again. I'll keep the S2 until the Motorola Google X is released. I too plan to stay with Google's flagship device from now on (whoever makes it). Thanks for everyone's help with hox+ related issues and questions.
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This reminds me of the farewell posts back in the Windows Mobile days. I got this phone in December, and it still has the stock ROM on it. None of the ROM's here really inspire me. This is coming from someone who went through the wire trick on the Sensation XE so I could load custom ROM's on it. Maybe I am just getting lazy, but looking for something different.
I'm curious as to what you think is wrong with the current AOSP roms for the One X+? Or is it because you have the AT&T version and don't have a stable AOSP rom yet (afaik)?
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I'm curious as to what you think is wrong with the current AOSP roms for the One X+? Or is it because you have the AT&T version and don't have a stable AOSP rom yet (afaik)?
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It's not that there's something wrong with them, how would I know as I've not even flashed one, right? I used to love flashing ROMs, but now I guess I don't find it all that exciting anymore. I am on the International version of the HOX+ so which ROM would you recommend?
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I'm curious as to what you think is wrong with the current AOSP roms for the One X+? Or is it because you have the AT&T version and don't have a stable AOSP rom yet (afaik)?
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At&t
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Dear friends,
I really wanted to. I had so much hope for this device, but I can no longer do it. I love aosp and absolutely loathe sense.
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There will be CM for AT&T sooner than later though right? If sense is your only issue may as well stick it out
Patience doesn't hurt much. I've got plenty of other things to keep my attention, and I still have my Inspire to play with AOSP for now. Lloir has put a lot into this device so far, and even if not at full capacity he's said he plans to keep it going. Some calls for assistance have been sent out to other devs as well, I hear. And some of the names I've heard mention of are quite talented.
It's just a matter of time, and I think this device will be pretty great once it's got some AOSP love in it. I've had the device since November, and running Elegancia with the Nova launcher it's already quite good. I don't like sense as much as AOSP but Elegancia has been great so far. Great ROM, great dev. Besides I can't go saying there isn't enough dev work going into the device if I haven't taken the time to learn to dev myself.
Stock Sense 4 is well done imho. I was also a flashaholic on previous Android builds but now I am not completely, but pretty satisfied with the stock version that is on the device. Maybe it is because JB is more primetime than any other Android build of past?
I'm too leaving HTC after being an HTC fan for a long time... HTC is focusing and spending a lot of time on locking down their devices than actually releasing software updates.. They could've spent this time on finding a way to make their devices brick proof rather than locking it down. Their idea of updating software is releasing a new phone just like they did with the HOX and HOX+..
HTC one looks like a great device, however why the release it with android 4.1.2??? So they can release HTC one+ a few months later with android 4.2.2??
I used to hate Samsung as they make plastic and cheap looking devices but I've come to respect them as they don't abandon their devices and kept supporting them to the last minute... S3 is getting 4.2.2 soon while HOX+ still stuck at 4.1.1!! Samsung s2 is getting jelly bean!! While desire Hd didn't get ics!
I'm joining the boat and ditching HTC for good
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for what it's worth, S3 has been out for a lot longer. HOX+ is still pretty young. and lack of updates has more to do with lazy carriers than manufacturers typically. But I mean, go wherever you're happy going.
interesting to hear people willing to leave htc products behind, I've come from a long line of samsung phones when I jumped ship back in the desireHD days. Having tried the sony xperia z for a couple of weeks I was glad to be offered the one+ in exchange. I've missed the htc build quality
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interesting to hear people willing to leave htc products behind, I've come from a long line of samsung phones when I jumped ship back in the desireHD days. Having tried the sony xperia z for a couple of weeks I was glad to be offered the one+ in exchange. I've missed the htc build quality
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I think the hox+ is suffering from a timing issue. All of the devs upgraded to the hox after the desireHD/inspire and then htc released the + too soon. Bring on the Motorola X.
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So many great comments here. I'm on the verge of jumping ship to the new S4. As you can see from my sig, I've been exclusively with HTC for some time now, and I realllly like the x+. It's really a sleek and beautiful phone, I hate using a case but its cheap insurance. Also, for once I really don't mind the stock ROM, just had to flash the available mods and now I'm content. HTC has always treated me well, sending me new batteries and chargers even out of warranty without giving me a hard time. But alas, this dropping new and better phones every few months is really annoying. Its like they purposly hold back so they can realse something "better". If they were smart they would've made s-off easier, gave it 2gigs, and put efforts into upgrading to 4.2.2 and make the hox+ the flagship for about a year. After reading the specs of the next ONE, I'm not impressed at all, its a downgrade in memory and camera. WHY? This day in age 64gigs or an SD slot on a high end device should be the standard, and even if the 4 megapixel camera is better IRL, on paper it sounds like poop. Honestly though I can't see the camera being any better, especially if you installed the 4.2 camera app from the mod section. This phones cameras is as good or better then my Kodak 18magepix point and shoot. HTC, quit playing games. Make one kick #$% phone, upgrade it when needed, and let it rock out for about a year, stop holing back so you can realse something "better" two months later.
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HTC is focusing and spending a lot of time on locking down their devices than actually releasing software updates..
S3 is getting 4.2.2 soon while HOX+ still stuck at 4.1.1!! Samsung s2 is getting jelly bean!! While desire Hd didn't get ics!
I'm joining the boat and ditching HTC for good
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All carriers lock down their devices, HTC unlocks bootloaders like other OEM's via a site, what else do u need to customize your device? S-off? Unneeded.
S2 is only getting in release cos it sold a boat load of phones so of course sammy will update it to keep the peace, sensation got nowhere near the sales to warrent it in all honesty.
Sammy also doesn't update its tablets or non flagship devices, they rarely if any see updates to next android versions.
The sg4 also won't be getting official AOSP according to cyanogen mod devs as Sammy never outs the source code for yrs. Sg3 was lucky to get support.
The official news is that all current HTC devices including HOS will be getting sense 5 which will be 4.2.2 on release, at which point ill be using Aokp klp on my HOX+.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Andr...heading-for-the-HTC-One-X-this-Summer_id41376
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All carriers lock down their devices, HTC unlocks bootloaders like other OEM's via a site, what else do u need to customize your device? S-off? Unneeded.
S2 is only getting in release cos it sold a boat load of phones so of course sammy will update it to keep the peace, sensation got nowhere near the sales to warrent it in all honesty.
Sammy also doesn't update its tablets or non flagship devices, they rarely if any see updates to next android versions.
The sg4 also won't be getting official AOSP according to cyanogen mod devs as Sammy never outs the source code for yrs. Sg3 was lucky to get support.
The official news is that all current HTC devices including HOS will be getting sense 5 which will be 4.2.2 on release, at which point ill be using Aokp klp on my HOX+.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Andr...heading-for-the-HTC-One-X-this-Summer_id41376
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I'm not talking about carriers as I always buy international unlocked phones.. s-off is really need to be able to flash from within the device and don't have to use a pc to do so. so bootloader unlock still a limited way to open up the device.
the sensation didn't do well because it had many problems and i have owned one before and hated it .. HTC tried to fix it by releasing the XL and still the same...
HTC has said that it will release sense 5 alone with 4.2.2 but let's be honest the release of the update will take ages to see the light, because HTC ONE has android 4.1.2 so other devices won't see any updates till HTC ONE gets 4.2.2 and then maybe after a few months they will release it.. and I won't be too surprised if HTC releases HTC ONE+ to fix issues on the original one and introduce new issues as well.
i just bought Galaxy Note 10.1 and in a matter of months it got jelly bean 4.1.1 and then 4.1.2 .. also tab2 10.1 got 4.1.2 and tab2 7" got 4.1.1 ..
regarding the S4, some developers said that they might not support it but not the CM team..
It's a joke that the HTC One will be shipped with 4.1.2. Key lime pie is knocking at the door in 1 month and then 4.1.2 is so outdated. If Samsung can ship their GS4 with 4.2.2 then HTC should be able too. But I guess sense 5 is a mess and will be slowing down all updates of the Android OS. Never buy a phone with an outdated software; it will slow down the update process even more. OEMs normally don't skip OS versions. So until the HTC One will get KLP it will be next year or more typical for HTC they will release a hardware refresh in 5 months that ships with KLP. No HTC for me anymore.
This is my first smartphone (been lurking for too long) and honestly, even though there isn't a complete AOSP for AT&T yet, I'm really impressed by everyone's hard work for HOX+. I know there's a lot that can be done with the phone that I have-- and, uh, I'll probably also switch to flagship after this, I just really wanted the internal storage-- but I'm satisfied now.
I guess it's different for people who have tasted the fruit of knowledge already, though, and I can't wait to do that too
I've paid off my Amaze 4g and have been patiently waiting for the HTC One to be released. I'm not the biggest fan of Sense UI, but I've grown to like it okay. Recently, I rooted my Amaze and installed Cyanogenmod 10, which is better than the Amaze Sense Rom, but by no means perfect.
With the rumor mill swirling about the Nexus 5, I may hold off on the HTC One and wait for the Nexus 5.
What would you guys do? Go for the HTC One in April or hold off until October for the Nexus 5.
If you could wait for Nexus 5 go for it
but if you like sense go with the One
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+1 as long as I can put sense on it so I atleast think its an htc lol. Its so hard for me to leave them
Note 3 is way too big for me. I'm not really into the phablet thing. I think I will play around with a One after it comes out and see if I like the updated Sense 5 overlay. If so, I'm going for it! If Cyanogenmod 10 was updated to a stable build, I might be more inclined to stick with the Amaze until October, but I'm not sure I can hold off that long!
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+1 as long as I can put sense on it so I atleast think its an htc lol. Its so hard for me to leave them
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yea true point htc sense is so easy and eye catching ^_^ nexus n samsung themes are not that cool :/
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yea true point htc sense is so easy and eye catching ^_^ nexus n samsung themes are not that cool :/
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Had an S3 but as of yesterday went back to my Amaze. I love the Amaze, especially with CM10, wish they worked out BT and some quirks but overall is awesome.
I too have been debating. HTC One or S4
Id steer clear of HTC. Look at the support the inferior galaxy nexus and s2 got and then look how htc treated a far superior amaze. Only reason anyone uses tgis phone is the amazing devs
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motorola x
Now that it looks like Google might be launching the Motorola X at the Google I/O in May I think it is worth waiting until then to see what they have up their sleeves, and possibly for a phone that has 5.0. I'm still going to check out the HTC One but will probably wait at least until the I/O. Anyone have an opinion about the mythical X phone?
I've gotten so used to plain, simple, elegant JB Holo, that Sense looks gaudy to me. I'd wait for N5 if your Amaze is still serviceable, I don't subscribe to the idea of "car's paid off, time to buy a new one" (and remain in debt too). I love the Nexus 4 so if "newest and fastest" is what you're after, you wouldn't go wrong with it, and no new contract to keep you locked in.
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Consider the S4. Umm the HTC One is a perfect 2 year phone in terms of development. Least I predict. I'm sure it will retain it's popularity and developer interest well into 2015. So I'm sure it might get like android 5 and sense 6+ or whatever comes out.
As for me I'm considering the s4 simply because I often use a spare battery in my pocket when my primary dies. Also T-Mobile only offers the 32gb HTC one. I need at least 50 between the pictures game data and music.
By the way, isn't the Moto X supposed to be the next Nexus?
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Long time no see, how's you doing
"In the end, everything is a gag."
- Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977)
i had a htc amaze 4g. and i really like it. i been reading that other phones have better rooms . i was wondering which will be a good option . ill apreaciate all advice . i was thinking htc one x. or maybe stay with amaze. so far i been looking for samsung 2 and 3 but i dont like the plastic, it looks like is going to break. my budget is no more than $300.
Sticks with the amaze and save the cash. Other phones aren't much better. They just have more people making roms which in the end are VERY similar!!! Just have different tweaks, etc.
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Top 2 choices next month is either the HTC One and the S4. S3 already has awesome !STABLE! fully functional roms, blazing fast, huge community, etc.
You can get a S3 relatively cheap now. I sold my S3, to get either a S4 or the One. Went back to my Amaze 4g and now I remember why I gave it up in the first place.
Just my 2 pennies.
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Top 2 choices next month is either the HTC One and the S4. S3 already has awesome !STABLE! fully functional roms, blazing fast, huge community, etc.
You can get a S3 relatively cheap now. I sold my S3, to get either a S4 or the One. Went back to my Amaze 4g and now I remember why I gave it up in the first place.
Just my 2 pennies.
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thanks for the replies. i though about htc one but is going to be expensive. and two questions how cheap did u sold your S3 and what problems you didnt like about amaze. i only had my for a few weeks so i didn't got the time to find something bad.
Your amaze should be good for now especially with fully functional sense 4 and hopefully cm10.1 coming soon. Then get the nexus 5 in october. Itll probably be a better phone those two anyway.
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Your amaze should be good for now especially with fully functional sense 4 and hopefully cm10.1 coming soon. Then get the nexus 5 in october. Itll probably be a better phone those two anyway.
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thanks, since the last post , i been looking at ebay, i saw some gs3 at&t for like $250 (minor glass cracks), price is close to the amaze.
im on tmobil, i read that i could root then i can unlock phone to use with any carrier. is this true and everything works fine?
thanks in advance for your time.
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thanks, since the last post , i been looking at ebay, i saw some gs3 at&t for like $250 (minor glass cracks), price is close to the amaze.
im on tmobil, i read that i could root then i can unlock phone to use with any carrier. is this true and everything works fine?
thanks in advance for your time.
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yes you can but ive only seen paid sim unlockers for the s3 about $24. no free ones that are reported working. you could just search you know
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yes you can but ive only seen paid sim unlockers for the s3 about $24. no free ones that are reported working. you could just search you know
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or at&t give it to you for free if youre willing to put up with their customer service
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Your amaze should be good for now especially with fully functional sense 4 and hopefully cm10.1 coming soon. Then get the nexus 5 in october. Itll probably be a better phone those two anyway.
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Are you referring to the Viper rom that has Sense 4?? That I am aware of the following still are not working
Bluetooth
NFC
Wifi Tether
@ OP, the Amaze itself is a great phone but I got tired of dealing with half or almost fully working roms. We have great dedicated developers but our community is small and fixes take time. HTC isn't too community friendly. I am currently using CM10 and I have a bunch of annoying issues. I'm actually thinking of going stock to have all working features with no issues. I just lost faith in the phone and got inpatient. Personally I can't wait to sell it or at the very least have it around til a fully functional modern rom comes out. I'm stuck with it til mid of next month.
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Are you referring to the Viper rom that has Sense 4?? That I am aware of the following still are not working
Bluetooth
NFC
Wifi Tether
@ OP, the Amaze itself is a great phone but I got tired of dealing with half or almost fully working roms. We have great dedicated developers but our community is small and fixes take time. HTC isn't too community friendly. I am currently using CM10 and I have a bunch of annoying issues. I'm actually thinking of going stock to have all working features with no issues. I just lost faith in the phone and got inpatient. Personally I can't wait to sell it or at the very least have it around til a fully functional modern rom comes out. I'm stuck with it til mid of next month.
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i was referring to the viper rom which is why i said fixes coming SOON
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Are you referring to the Viper rom that has Sense 4?? That I am aware of the following still are not working
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NFC
Wifi Tether
@ OP, the Amaze itself is a great phone but I got tired of dealing with half or almost fully working roms. We have great dedicated developers but our community is small and fixes take time. HTC isn't too community friendly. I am currently using CM10 and I have a bunch of annoying issues. I'm actually thinking of going stock to have all working features with no issues. I just lost faith in the phone and got inpatient. Personally I can't wait to sell it or at the very least have it around til a fully functional modern rom comes out. I'm stuck with it til mid of next month.
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Good luck selling it. Most people haven't even heard of the amaze. The ones on craigslist are going REAL cheap because no one is buying them. I plan on upgrading in the next month or two and have gotten almost no replies asking for the amaze, they all are interested in my jail broken and unlocked 4s.
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Good luck selling it. Most people haven't even heard of the amaze. The ones on craigslist are going REAL cheap because no one is buying them. I plan on upgrading in the next month or two and have gotten almost no replies asking for the amaze, they all are interested in my jail broken and unlocked 4s.
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I am actually selling my s3 4 500 maybe 600 outside of the country. I'll settle or whatever I can get for my amaze.
thanks alot for all the help. my amaze is working again (back from the dead) i guess amaze is good for now. i dont know how many phones will work after getting into a soup. ill upgrade it when nexus 5 is out.
btw amaze is not that cheap $250 on craiglist and around $200 on ebay.
So I really *really* want the One when it comes out for verizon (hopefully it comes in black). Do you guys think its worth selling my DNA and getting it?
IMO? Nope. I'll wait and see what comes closer to the Holidays. The DNA is still a great device.
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IMO? Nope. I'll wait and see what comes closer to the Holidays. The DNA is still a great device.
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It is, and I guess you are right. Do you have any idea what phones are coming out? I will start researching this thanks.
I have no idea what's to come, but the last two years, HTC/Verizon has released something between Thanksgiving and Christmas (Rezound and DNA). At this point, I'll wait.
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So I really *really* want the One when it comes out for verizon (hopefully it comes in black). Do you guys think its worth selling my DNA and getting it?
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I am. Going to make money off it too. That being said I have multiple lines so if womething else comes up I can still get it
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I have no idea what's to come, but the last two years, HTC/Verizon has released something between Thanksgiving and Christmas (Rezound and DNA). At this point, I'll wait.
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Looks like, for CDMA, its the G2, note 3 and thats pretty much it. The moto x is cool but I think the always listening feature (provided by a dedicated core) is a feature of the snapdragon 800 so most new phones should support it. Makes sense to wait until novemberish. Thank you.
Honestly, like a couple replies above.. I would wait... Typically a launch device will have some bugs and kinks to work out.. Plus, I agree that Verizon may still have something up their sleeve for later this year.. I think holding off until closer to Thanksgiving or even Christmas is a good plan... Plus, if you wait, and nothing comes about, chances are you can get the One for $149.99 or less perhaps on contract... You just never know with Verizon.
I think the One is a great device, but spec-wise, it's almost identical to the DNA.
I do like how the One is all aluminum though, it just has a really great feel in your hand. Buuuut, I really hate the lack of a capacitive recent apps button; I really dig the standard 3 button layout. I just wish more manufacturers went for the soft key layout. I've been really eyeballing that LG G2
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So I really *really* want the One when it comes out for verizon (hopefully it comes in black). Do you guys think its worth selling my DNA and getting it?
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Iam speculating/hoping that variant of butterfly s aka DNA2/DNA+ shows up during the holiday period over there
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Selling the DNA for the One would not be worth it unless you want a smaller screen. The One may look prettier but the DNA has some better features IMO...larger screen, wireless charging, larger screen. Lol
I have used the One and just prefer the DNA. But to each their own.
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It is, and I guess you are right. Do you have any idea what phones are coming out? I will start researching this thanks.
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verizon is supposed to get a one maxx variant around the holidays this year
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verizon is supposed to get a one maxx variant around the holidays this year
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A screen that large is just overkill IMO; I already can't reach my back button my DNA with my thumb. Fortunately, there is LMT launcher, which actually allows me to use my phone with one hand again :good:
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A screen that large is just overkill IMO; I already can't reach my back button my DNA with my thumb. Fortunately, there is LMT launcher, which actually allows me to use my phone with one hand again :good:
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Try a cm-based ROM with Pie.
As for the OP, just wait it out. I don't see a phone I really want yet. The DNA is reaching it's first birthday but it still is blazing fast and has a great screen, and as far as roms there are a bunch available. I also have an S4 and the speed difference is unnoticeable and the ROM selection is similar. The only thing it has over the DNA is the IR blaster and SD card which I don't even use. At this point upgrading will only get you higher benchmark scores but nothing you would notice in day to day use.
I doubt Verizon is getting another HTC phone this year. I'm thinking they were originally going to skip the One and go DNA2 put there's no need for both phones. Verizon is no about giving us options.
Don't forget besides the larger screen with an already rediculous PPI the DNA has an 8mp camera that's capable of taking incredible photos.
With the Sense5 ROMs well be getting tomorrow we'll just be missing "boomSound".
I am thinking of selling mine for the nexus 5/4+. It is rumored to be available on all carriers, I just hope Google puts their foot down and doesn't let Verizon eff it all up like the Gnex.
And who knows, since it will be holiday time you might still get 250 for the DNA.
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I still love my DNA but I also really like the One. Although I don't like the One enough to sell my DNA. Don't really see a point. Just gonna ride my DNA out for the remainder of the contract and get whatever kickass phone comes out when its upgrade time.
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I doubt Verizon is getting another HTC phone this year. I'm thinking they were originally going to skip the One and go DNA2 put there's no need for both phones. Verizon is no about giving us options.
Don't forget besides the larger screen with an already rediculous PPI the DNA has an 8mp camera that's capable of taking incredible photos.
With the Sense5 ROMs well be getting tomorrow we'll just be missing "boomSound".
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football confirmed verizon is getting the one maxx...and hes usually right about these things
as for the screen being too big? im sure that would scare many off but im all for it
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football confirmed verizon is getting the one maxx...and hes usually right about these things
as for the screen being too big? im sure that would scare many off but im all for it
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I am ALL over that 5.9" behemoth! Great to hear there is "confirmed" rumor by a very reliable source.
You are up for porting a Sense 4+ based ROM to it though...right? LOL JK I'll have to learn to live with Blinkfeed I suppose.
And hopefully Moonshine and/or RevOne will still work for that "thing" we all like to do to our phones!
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I doubt Verizon is getting another HTC phone this year. I'm thinking they were originally going to skip the One and go DNA2 put there's no need for both phones. Verizon is no about giving us options.
Don't forget besides the larger screen with an already rediculous PPI the DNA has an 8mp camera that's capable of taking incredible photos.
With the Sense5 ROMs well be getting tomorrow we'll just be missing "boomSound".
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They just launched 3 new moto droids at once and will have the moto x soon (probably about as long of a delay as the One) so they have no problem over saturating.
With the impending 4.3 update with sense 5 the dna will be a totally different phone. So I would wait for the update then wait til the phone losses that new phone feel and then see what's available to upgrade to
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