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I just got mine yesterday. Its awesome.
Got mine.. love it but it feels like a freaking tablet compared to the Eris
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My 4 reason for getting a Rezound over the Nexus.
1. Better screen
2. Better camera
3. Build Quality (Nexus feels like a toy compared to the Rezound to me)
4. I actually like Sense.
I got my SGN on the 15th. It is soooo much better than the Eris. Of course it is also 2 years newer.
I really love ICS, it is quite a step up from Gingerbread. After using it the manufacturers are going to have to step up their game to compete. I see no reason to use an after market launcher with ICS.
Droid 3. I had a Bionic first, but had many problems with data with it. It's a common problem with all of the LTE phones at the moment, so I decided to get the best 3G phone that I could get (plus I wanted a world phone), so it was between the D3, the DInc2, and the iPhone 4S.
Love my new Galaxy Nexus!
Too many superlatives to list...now I've got an HTC, two Motorolas, and a Samsung device .
What will I get next year, LOL?
Cheers!
I moved to a fascinate bit had problems now I have a incredible 2 .my wife just became an i-tard so I am playing around with her x2.
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Got my Galaxy Nexus on launch day, Dec 15th, 3 days before my birthday.
Love, love, love it. Couldn't be happier. Little quirks here and there that could use fixing and a few things I miss from custom ROMs/launchers, but overall absolutely the best phone I have ever had.
Still keeping my Eris around as a music player/alarm clock though. Can't part with it!
Thinking about getting it, but I'm on the fence based on the various reviews.
By the time my thinking is done the next great phone will be announced and then what?
I went with the Galaxy Nexus. Huge step up for me from the Eris. I like how some of the above posters felt the need to justify their purchase over the Galaxy. Thats fine. Fact is they are all pretty great phones when your stepping up from something like an Eris. I loved my Eris but that hardware was seriously tired.
ICS was the main reason why I splurged. I hated to spend the money but ...Ice Cream Sandwich. Thats all I got to say about that.
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Thinking about getting it, but I'm on the fence based on the various reviews.
By the time my thinking is done the next great phone will be announced and then what?
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Then you pick up the Gnex for cheap and be happy with nice specd phone. Now a days its too hard keeping up with phones.
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Exactly. Trying to keep up with these new phones is like trying to keep up with video games or computers. As soon as you buy the top model, within a month there's a new hotness. I figure by the time my upgrade is available at the end of March there will be another 5-6 new Verizon phones, and so maybe the Nexus, Razr or Rezound upgrade prices will have dropped more by then.
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Exactly. Trying to keep up with these new phones is like trying to keep up with video games or computers. As soon as you buy the top model, within a month there's a new hotness. I figure by the time my upgrade is available at the end of March there will be another 5-6 new Verizon phones, and so maybe the Nexus, Razr or Rezound upgrade prices will have dropped more by then.
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Right. That said, though, there will not be another Nexus device until the next version of Android (whatever "J" will be.) Here's hoping that Verizon continues to sell them in the future.
I upgraded to Rezound, love this phone!
Well 7 days as of Thanksgiving until this phone hits VZW customers pockets. I am really starting to get excited. Seems like its been such a long wait. This is going to be my phone for years to come. I am going to be investing alot into this phone.What are your thoughts on the Galaxy Note II right now?:thumbup: :thumbdown:
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I just hope I don't fail one of my lab finals next Thur
Seriously, I can't wait. All these people saying they are getting 12hrs of heavy usage makes me ecstatic. I have been wondering if there is a use case for the media dock for me personally. I already have a pretty nice desktop. I think for my Dad would be perfect. His laptop needs to be replaced and he needs something with a big screen. Maybe just grab a generic touchscreen monitor and the media dock for him.
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"This is going to be my phone for years to come" made me lol...I give it 6mo before the s4 or something else drops and you will be moving on. Although its getting to a point where upgrading is not a huge improvement anymore. I really dont think its going to have a huge WOW factor over the S3, but I must admit I still want one lol...mainly because I initally wanted the note but it never made it to VZW so I settled for the S3.
I'm excited too, but can't upgrade for another month. Doubt I'll be satisfied for "years" though. Android has come a long way since I bought my thunderbolt and I'm sure I'll feel that again in two years.
You never know maybe Q4 next year we'll have octocore phones lol
Maybe we should get some sort of count down timer. I've been waiting since the original Note for Verizon to get in the game.
Props to the person that puts the countdown on Verizon's homepage.
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I'll be keeping my N2 until the next comparable device comes out on Verizon. Luckily I'm able to get a subsidized phone every year.
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Until I get the box and see the phone, I do not want to be disappointed if Verizon delays shipment.
I hope the DNA fails miserably so Verizon feels our pain. I think that they will realize their error when they get mobbed by all of us next week. I have been waiting for a note on Verizon forever. Just a heads up, if you go to wirefly, it is 280.00
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I'm getting 36+ hours with 7 hours screen on time on LTE. I haven't had to turn off LTE once. The Note 2 blows away the GS3 in every way. TW on JB seems like an improvement over the stock N7 experience.
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Verizon delayed it for so long it almost feels obsolete already with new phones like Nexus 4 out and new ones probably coming out around Christmas time. On top of that, they crapped on the home button.
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Verizon delayed it for so long it almost feels obsolete already with new phones like Nexus 4 out and new ones probably coming out around Christmas time. On top of that, they crapped on the home button.
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If you are going pick a phone that makes the Note 2 feel almost obsolete, I wouldn't go with the Nexus 4 (Android iPhone 5 without LTE?).
I can't wait to retire my Thunderbolt. Done with all the problems with this phone. Oh, and the crazy delayed updates.
I think until something else of a similar size comes out (Note 3?) This phone will keep me plenty happy.
It certainly has the hardware to run the Android OS for a long time to come.
Note 3 should be expected in about a year.
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Verizon delayed it for so long it almost feels obsolete already with new phones like Nexus 4 out and new ones probably coming out around Christmas time. On top of that, they crapped on the home button.
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Not worried until the Note 3 comes out or until HTC and Motorola make a phablet with a S-Pen like device. The S4 could be released tomorrow and I would still pick the Note 2 unless Samsung start putting S-Pens in all devices.
I think i'll be set till the note 3 comes out or an equivalent device boasting a larger screen size. I would like to see a 6 inch phone since I don't have infant hands like the rest of you.
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Not worried until the Note 3 comes out or until HTC and Motorola make a phablet with a S-Pen like device. The S4 could be released tomorrow and I would still pick the Note 2 unless Samsung start putting S-Pens in all devices.
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This. After playing with the Note II for an extended period of time at Best Buy today, I truly believe it's a really different experience from regular smartphones, especially after using the S-Pen. That hover feature on the S-Pen is not only incredibly cool, but also super useful (for previews, information pop-ups, etc). And I can see myself taking notes with S-Note and using its Knowledge Search feature often.
Oh, and I was with my brother and his gf as I was showing this phone off to them, and I think I converted her from being an iPhone fanboy to an Android fanboy by the end of my Note II demonstration. :highfive:
I was at the mall today for my third look at the Note II. The Sprint and ATT stores both have them out. I have one on preorder from Verizon, but can't get over the size. Tried it in my pocket (again!) and fooled around with the S-pen apps and really do like this phone a lot. I've decided I want a very thin cover that will give me a better grip when I have it in one hand, and a stylus that is larger that I can keep in my shirt pocket. I was going back and forth with the NoteII, DNA, or wait until summer, but the s-pen is a great feature that is unique to the Note's.
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Oh, and I was with my brother and his gf as I was showing this phone off to them, and I think I converted her from being an iPhone fanboy to an Android fanboy by the end of my Note II demonstration. :highfive:
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Haha same. My dad got the iPhone 5 already, and I was demonstrating everything the s pen can do, and I saw the look of regret on his face. It's an amazing device, but the hardest decision for me was which color to get
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I'm due for an upgrade on the 2nd next month and was thinking of the S4. How's the battery life, way better than my GNex or about the same? And I'm kinda stuck with having to use Verizon as they're the only carrier that has decent signal where I live and all.
Or are there any other phones coming out in the next month and I should get one of them?
Get the s4. I get all day battery with moderate usage. Also the rom development is amazing!
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Cop the s4.... I came from a GNEX as well and im loving it
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Former Gnex user as well....you should upgrade. I use to wake up at 7, take my Gnex off the charger and use it quite a bit at work and by 12 or 1 I would need to charge it. With the S4 i don't need to charge it until I go to bed sometimes not even. Battery is excellent and signal with it is so much better.
The only downsides, so to speak, are the relative lack of roms and kernels as compared to a Nexus device and that we'll have to wait longer for the next iteration of Android.
That being said, the S4 has provided a superior experience, as far as I'm concerned. Even with the extended battery, I had to have a spare charger prepositioned at work because the Nexus couldn't last until lunch. Conversely, the S4 is seldom below 40% by the time I plug it in at night.
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Agreed, I left the GNex and haven't missed it at all. Development is much farther than it was on a few of my previous phones at just over a month into it.
I'm acutally between the S4 and the Nexus 4 on T-Mobile's $30 plan since I honestly don't use more than 5gb/mo anyways.
Like the bigger screen on the S4 and colors look a bit nicer, but I love the open nature of Nexus devices. And the Nexus 4 is $299 off contract so yea.
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The only downsides, so to speak, are the relative lack of roms and kernels as compared to a Nexus device and that we'll have to wait longer for the next iteration of Android.
That being said, the S4 has provided a superior experience, as far as I'm concerned. Even with the extended battery, I had to have a spare charger prepositioned at work because the Nexus couldn't last until lunch. Conversely, the S4 is seldom below 40% by the time I plug it in at night.
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s4 already has aokp cm PAC and a bunch of others. But seeing how the S4 will be a nexus device that will all change soon as it's released
i came from a gnex as well... its night and day difference. normally my phone would get pulled off the charger at 8 and be dead by 1 or 2. my S4 went 9hours yesterday and was still at 84%...
I made the jump and I love it.
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Just jumped of my GNEX as well to this S4 and could not be happier. I never think about the battery anymore. its like a weight has been lifted off of me.
Other than that I have to say im not a fan of the "button" the S4 has. I really liked the 5 soft keys configured on my GNEX,
IMO the button is clunky.
Other than that the S4 is a nice piece of equipment.
Go for it//
S4 is amazing and I couldn't be happier with it but if you want options you can look into the HTC One. I hear plenty of great things about it and it will hopefully be on Verizon by the end of summer. Good luck!
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Just jumped of my GNEX as well to this S4 and could not be happier. I never think about the battery anymore. its like a weight has been lifted off of me.
Other than that I have to say im not a fan of the "button" the S4 has. I really liked the 5 soft keys configured on my GNEX,
IMO the button is clunky.
Other than that the S4 is a nice piece of equipment.
Go for it//
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I have to agree... I also got used to the 32gig on board, instead of having to go back n forth between external and internal
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The battery life of almost any phone nowadays will be better than the Galaxy Nexus.
My $.02... I still have the gn. I will never part with it. Even started a new line to keep it as a real phone
I've had a droid1, dinc, stratosphere, note2, rezound, nexus 7.
This is the only upgrade that ever felt like a real upgrade. The rezound was close with a beautiful screen and great sound but coming from the incredible at the time it just wasn't the leap I was looking for.
The speed, screen, camera and even the feel are huge improvements for me. I still like holding the gn, feels sturdy in comparison, but the overall difference between the two is barely worth comparing.
If you upgrade and are disappointed after I'd be shocked and suggest you wait another year cause I think it'll take that long to catch up to the features of the s4.
Thanks op I feel better than ever about owning this beast!
Oh and battery life seems infinite at times but I only need to charge once a day and use it throughout.
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I also agree with a lot of the users here, I love the S4. The development is amazing and can only get better because it is a new phone. Battery life is pretty good, I charge mine over night and it easily lasts all day. Overall a really great phone and work every penny imo.
even when talking on the phone for very long periods at a time the battery on mine still lasts long enough to get me though the day.
I came from a GN also. It is worth the upgrade. Best phone on stupid Verizon!! I was waiting for another Nexus phone, but it will not happen with freaking verizon!!
Great battery life!! Phone has been off the charger since 6am and its at 92%, with moderate use.
Just got my S4. Already have it rooted, thank god I checked before doing the OTA. Got TWRP installed now to just find a nice ROM to get this thing started with.
Go for it!
As I'm sure has been stated a million times, the ROM development is outstanding thus far, as the phone has been widely adopted.
I, personally, didn't come from a GNex, but one of my closest friends has one, and I play with it all the time. He is always complaining about battery life while walking on eggshells and only running what he needs to, while I'm still sitting at 60% at the end of my day with TW features, WiFi, GPS, Mobile data, etc. all running for the whole day.
If you can get past TouchWiz (Either by flashing a ROM or by just getting used to it and enjoying its features), then it's most definitely worth it. Good luck!
EDIT: Just saw that you got your device already. If you're looking for a good ROM, try HyperDrive. I've been running it EXTREMELY reliably as my daily driver for a few days now. It flies, and it even introduces new TW features and tweaks for you to play with.
Okay I know our phone is getting old now and most probably upgraded to a S4 or HTC one by now, but I really miss the excitement 6 months ago when 4.2 android came to our phone. There was so much excitement and so many posts every minute.
Things have slowed down a lot here except in the android development forum, but it's understandable.
For me personally, i717 was my first android phone as I've only been a iPhone owner previously. i717 got me into Android, and despite some hardware and software setbacks, it has introduced me a whole new world of smart phones. I know what is bad and good about touchwiz. I know what kernels and roms are. And I've got great experience and patience with random reboots.
I will be with i717 for another year, and I honestly don't mind. It'll give me something to look forward to. That's not necessary a bad thing in life.
With that said, I salute the i717 big old Note.
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I, too, came to the i717 straight from years of using iPhones. Although I did have a Nexus 7 and various android tablets, I'd only flashed the occasional ROM -- I find tablets completely worthless, so I never used them.
With the 5200mah battery, I honestly don't plan on upgrading anytime soon. The S4 looks nice, and I'm sure note 3 will be awesome, but running cm9, I'll take the pepsi challenge against any 2013 phone in terms of responsiveness. They may hit amazing numbers on antutu, but I just want to hit a button and immediately have the action happen, and that doesn't take an 8000.
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I, too, came to the i717 straight from years of using iPhones. Although I did have a Nexus 7 and various android tablets, I'd only flashed the occasional ROM -- I find tablets completely worthless, so I never used them.
With the 5200mah battery, I honestly don't plan on upgrading anytime soon. The S4 looks nice, and I'm sure note 3 will be awesome, but running cm9, I'll take the pepsi challenge against any 2013 phone in terms of responsiveness. They may hit amazing numbers on antutu, but I just want to hit a button and immediately have the action happen, and that doesn't take an 8000.
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To this day I still don't have a tablet. I was going to get one this Xmas but I actually refused to when I saw how the Note could replace my tablet needs. I love putting my Note side by side next to my wife's iPhone 5 using the same app, and can see 2x as lines with bigger font than hers. That itself is a feature of a our phone that an iPhone can never replace.
I haven't tried the 5200 battery but maybe I will someday. Swapping batteries can get cumbersome as well as charging 2x batteries at the same time.
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@happy ~ when you arrived on the scene, the phone was at least a year and a half old. That's old in tech terms. So its understandable that users have moved on, as the majority of members here are always trying the latest and greatest thing, and a two year old phone isn't that.
But I agree with you, this is a great phone, and I for one can't see anything better in the "latest and greatest" phones out there.
Still on my Note, but we'll see what the Note 3 looks like. If it isn't the rumored 6+ inches I'll be interested.
Good to see there are others out there that share my same feelings on this phone. I've learned phones aren't about the best features, but how one relates to it. For me, i717 really did at a personal level. I just couldn't relate to a iPhone despite it having good stability. It just wasn't "me". It was Apple which I love as a company, but iPhone felt like a complete stranger despite being friends for so many years. Somehow, the Note and I just clicked.
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I know what ya mean. I actually got this phone when it first came out. It was my first Android phone too after a long list of iphones. Ive gone through several different devices since then to include the GN II. I even cooked a ROM for it under my old screenname cjsspape. I found myself coming back to this device as a solid interim device till the GN III comes out. I tried the HTC One which is great but i love the big screen this line offers. This will always be my go-to back up device!
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I was thinking of getting a new iPhone every 20-24 months and sell it for $400+ profit to cover my data costs. I can seriously use this phone for the next 10 years. OK, that's stretching a bit...but my point is this phone will last well over time. It has a place in my history. Actually we are holding the first phablet ever. Watch, it will be on display at MOMA in 50 years.
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We're still here.....just busy flashing all these new ROMs!!!
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I love the way everyone's heads still turn when I pull out my note. Because the screen is so big people can clearly see how cool it is running the many custom roms.
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I love the way everyone's heads still turn when I pull out my note. Because the screen is so big people can clearly see how cool it is running the many custom roms.
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+1. My worker has a Note 2 and was like whoa, what's that huge phone you got. I'm like Note 1..he's like No way, how can the screen possibly be bigger than Note 2. Well, it is. Its wider and more noticeable. No one notices a taller screen easily (i.e. iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5)
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My LCD broke and was forced to upgrade to the S4 for the time being.
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I've been behind this phone since I've had it and repaired it myself to keep it alive ....... I will not change till it is run over
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One quick correction, the current official version of Android on the Note 1 is 4.1.2, not 4.2 (or any variant of it).
Second, the person using CM9, you might consider upgrading to CM10, its now officially out of beta and really rock solid with alot of optimizations over version 9.
And now, my main point.
There is ONE reason Im considering an upgrade, ram. A second might possibly be screen quality.
This is an area where Samsung screwed up in my opinion.
With Android only continuing to grow in size, its going to require more and more ram to run effectively. 4.2.2 on my Nexus 7, completely stock with no apps installed sits in 500ish Mb of ram.
Yea, I know Android has memory management capabilities, but just like a PC, if you are constantly having to swap between inactive and active modes for different apps running in the background, this can create noticeable lag spikes as Android archives active apps into inactive status.
My second issue is the screen, Im not normally picky about the screen, most of the BS that people complain about on screens, I cant even see.
BUT, the screen on the Note specifically has, for lack of a better word, burn-in type issues. When I reboot my phone, it is VERY visible, with the AT&T logo screen (the all white with the AT&T logo in the middle), where I can actually see the entire screen is NOT a solid white, there are areas where it looks like some sort of other image is burned into the display.
This second issue however is not as big of a deal as I can only see this when I am looking at an all white (or nearly all white) background).
With regard to the 5200 Mah battery, Im using the Mugen extended battery (have no idea what the rated Mah is and I dont feel like looking).
Because Im still in the habit of charging my phone every day, I have not ever run the battery dry, the lowest Ive gotten it was 20% when I decided to do a little road trip from San Antonio to Houston and left the display on the entire trip getting there and coming back.
What I will say is, the major negative is that the phone wont fit in any 'things' that the phone would typically go into. For example, I have a car mount, my Note wont exactly fit in the car mount, I had to make a few adjustments to get it to work. Cases also make the extended batteries not an option.
Other than that however, the extended battery is completely fine, I mean really, what exactly are you putting behind your phone anyway?
I'm still rocking the I717 with a 5200mah batt but hope to get the upgrade if note 3 comes out better be water resistant lol:beer:
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I use the ravpower 2750 I've had better results with it then 5200. And cm9 is stable no reboots... I run a 4.2 from as well as a back up ..I switch between the 2 whenever one gets old to me.
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I'm still on my i717 and love it more with CM10.1 than I ever did before. It's still going strong in pocket tablet mode (200dpi) and I've pretty much stopped using my other devices for over a year now. I'm looking forward to the Note 3, a 1080p screen would be a welcome upgrade and if I get a new phone then I can do more hacking on the i717 like running Ubuntu or Debian on it.
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Calc....do u get reboots and does it bother u? I get reboots every now and then on 10.1 and that's the only thing I can't stand with our phone...I could live or deal with everything else.
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I got my Note on Feb 19 2012 at AT&T on launch day, I really did enjoy it. Sadly enough, the HTC One pulled me in with it's design and fluidity. I have passed my Note down to my brother and now somewhat regret it because I do miss having the large screen and s-pen.
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I changed over to the s4 a few months ago and lent my note to a friend. Sure the s4 spec wise is better, but nothing will compare to my note. Also I can't stand the stupid front button on the s4.... Whoever thought that it looked good should be shot!!! I miss the clean and uninterrupted look of the note, so nice. I still get to cradle my note from time to time and knowing I still own it relives me.
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Now that this phone has been out for over a year, does anybody have any complaints?
How's the battery life?
Has it, or does it ever randomly freeze?
Anything you hate about it now that you've been using it for some time?
Lastly, I found this phone and the Nexus 4 new for around the same price range, the Nexus 4 being around $20 more expensive. Aside from the removable SD card on this phone and LTE support, and the potentially removable battery on the Nexus 4, are there any other differences? If you had a choice to go with either phone once again, and neither the SD card, LTE support, nor battery being an issue in making your decision, which would you go with, and why? I believe the only other difference would be the Android support, with the Nexus 4 running 4.4.2, and the Optimus G running 4.1.2.
In other words, my friend is stuck between making a decision between the two and doesn't know which to go with.
Lastly, can you root to 4.4.2 using the stock kernel?
Thanks!
I've had mine since November 2012. I've been running custom aosp roms since then. I do not get freezes, but I do occasionally get hot reboots every few weeks. No, you can't use stock kernel on 4.4.2 or any other aosp rom. Your last question doesn't really make any sense. The battery comes out exactly like the n4 battery comes out. I get 12-72 hours between charges with 2-5.5 hours of screen on time depending on what I do with the phone. I am still pleased with it and unless I break it I will not be upgrading until next winter.
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I would say, all things considered (and I've got an E973 without expandable storage) that the OG, especially now with all the AOSP ROMs available, is like a jacked up N4. We get official LTE, more storage, and because of the cap keys we get more screen real estate. I wouldn't pay more for a N4 at this point. With a quad core processor and 2 GB of RAM, we should be able to run the latest android for quite a while.
no matter what kind of phone you have, there may always be some kind of complains. First question is like asking if this phone is perfect while nothing is.
Battery's been great for me on PA 4.4.2. don't random freeze. Hate is a strong word for something like a phone, i dont hate anything about this phone. I'm running 4.4.2. battery is removable on this phone. I really prefer sd card, so i probably would have bought this phone again. Nexus 4 may have better resell value tho.
This phone rocks. I've had it since November 2012. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
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This is the best phone I have ever owned. I have had it since April of last year and have been running custom aosp ROMs on it for almost as long. My battery life usually lasts 15 - 24 hours depending on usage and screen on time. No freezes ever since I have had it. I have never had a complaint for this phone. I would pick this phone again and again and again. Plus the developer support is amazing for this phone.
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I agree with the last couple posters. Have had the LGOG roughly a year. Usually by this point, I'm looking pretty actively for a hardware upgrade. But right now, I don't see anything out there that is worth spending money on to upgrade. Certainly there are better devices. But not so much better that I'm ready to jump ship. Yesterday, with a sort of light usage day, I had the phone off charger for almost 17 hours, had 2 hours 7 minutes of screen on time, and when I plugged in when I went to bed, still had 49% battery left. I'm running a full featured 4.4.2. ROM. I'm having no stability problems. I'll be here a while.
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this is the first phone that i havent wanted to throw at a wall after a year of owning it. With a cache cleaner, it still runs like day one. The roms are great, and i love the LG UI, its got no bloat, and everything on it works great. i love the notification shade.
would buy again
The only thing I don't like about this phone is that the back of the phone is not another screen. I like bling on my back screen or it doesn't matter which side i pick up in the dark cuz I have to screens.
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There isn't really anything to hate about it. Besides the non so good case choices for it and the less good camera then the international version has and also the blink notification on the front would be better. But it beats the nexus 4 in pretty much everything. The screen on the nexus had a worse color calibration for example. No LTE but wireless charging is nice. I give that to the nexus 4. If u run something like CM11 on ur LG G e970 u basically have a better version of the nexus 4 at ur disposal for less money.
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