Galaxy Note (Verizon) Developer Edition - Photos & More - Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General

Haha not a big difference. Why didnt you just post this in the other thread
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He did.... no offense but these pics are pointless, it's the same phone just with an unlocked bootloader
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2swizzle said:
He did.... no offense but these pics are pointless, it's the same phone just with an unlocked bootloader
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He did after i posted
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All you haters!
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All you haters!
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Now is it possible to use odin to flash the dev restore to the retail version?

I heard the DE is water proof.
Can you dip it in a bucket of water?
Thanks.
HA! J/k dont do it.
Now, maybe we can unlock ours with the DE software.

I would buy a DE phone...but I want it in white!

polo2883 said:
Now is it possible to use odin to flash the dev restore to the retail version?
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any company with half decent security measures wouldnt allow it to be that easy, but then this is samsung and verizon we are talking about, so im actually hopeful for this.

k.electron said:
any company with half decent security measures wouldnt allow it to be that easy, but then this is samsung and verizon we are talking about, so im actually hopeful for this.
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Considering they left SELinux permissive on... I am hoping they screwed up big time and will allow this...
All my Androids have always been rooted soon after getting the phone.

Is the Dev version rooted and bootloader unlocked? Or is it just the bootloader and have to root it yourself?

FAUguy said:
Is the Dev version rooted and bootloader unlocked? Or is it just the bootloader and have to root it yourself?
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My understanding is that it's only bootloader unlocked and needs to be rooted.

SeanPlunk said:
My understanding is that it's only bootloader unlocked and needs to be rooted.
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You are correct.
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k.electron said:
any company with half decent security measures wouldnt allow it to be that easy, but then this is samsung and verizon we are talking about, so im actually hopeful for this.
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Not a chance this would happen. Samsung knows without proper security checks we could so they'd lose revenue.
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keynith said:
Samsung knows without proper security checks we could so they'd lose revenue.
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How exactly? A Note 3 sale is a sale, it's the same device. It costs them pennies practically in extra work. They don't care from that end. It's whatever their contract is with Verizon that matters.

zepfloyd said:
How exactly? A Note 3 sale is a sale, it's the same device. It costs them pennies practically in extra work. They don't care from that end. It's whatever their contract is with Verizon that matters.
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Well i sold mine for less than the dev edition and so samsung made the difference i paid. I know most people sell their retail ones for less than full price. And because i bought two phones so they made two sales, regardless if i sold one, they still got two phone payments.
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keynith said:
Well i sold mine for less than the dev edition and so samsung made the difference i paid. I know most people sell their retail ones for less than full price. And because i bought two phones so they made two sales, regardless if i sold one, they still got two phone payments.
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That makes sense on a personal level, but realistically the number of people doing that is statistically insignificant. I have a hard time believing anyone's 'developer edition' device has sold much more than a rounding error.

zepfloyd said:
That makes sense on a personal level, but realistically the number of people doing that is statistically insignificant. I have a hard time believing anyone's 'developer edition' device has sold much more than a rounding error.
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I get what your saying and agree
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Here's what @Hashcode said in a conversation on rootzwiki about using dev edition stuff on the retail edition:
polo2883, on 07 Nov 2013 - 2:20 PM, said:
How that the dev version for verizon is out. Is it possible to grab the image from the dev edition and restore it to the retail edition?
polo2883, on 07 Nov 2013 - 1:13 PM, said:
would it be possible to use the dev devices image to restore onto a retail versions phone? Looks like someone on XDA already got their dev device.
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Hashcode, on 07 Nov 2013 - 4:25 PM, said:
Please dont try this. There's some device checks being done during the boot sequence which allow for the sig check bypass.
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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/106986-r...ery-v363-beta-2013-11-07/page-22#entry1523314

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Bootloader in now unlocked!!!!!

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Bootloader-for-AT-T-Branded-HTC-One-is-unlocked_id41871
Should be in general, but thanks for the good news
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bonee said:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Bootloader-for-AT-T-Branded-HTC-One-is-unlocked_id41871
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You did see that they gave XDA (this subforum, no less) credit, right?
In other words, we've got five on it.
bonee said:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Bootloader-for-AT-T-Branded-HTC-One-is-unlocked_id41871
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your a bit late to the party
CheesyNutz said:
your a bit late to the party
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Come one cheezy. You're pissing on his parade! LOL
lol
Do we know whether it can flash international ROMS or not yet?
Just placed mine on order.
Toaster Strudels said:
Do we know whether it can flash international ROMS or not yet?
Just placed mine on order.
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We do not know anything for certain currently.
The fact as it currently stands, it could be like the Droid DNA (unlockable before release, locked after carrier release), or it could actually be unlockable after release. Confirmation on unlocking, rooting, flashing, etc. will not come until after the phone is officially released through AT&T on the 19th.
The world is not going to end if it is not unlockable for the AT&T one, I am sure someone will find an exploit. I understand that HTC is hurting, and wants money, but it just doesn't make sense to have a developer version that basically only supports AT&T customers, if the AT&T one can be unlocked.
Sit back, relax and wait until the 19th. I know the suspense sucks, but trust me, we all will manage.
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Do we know whether it can flash international ROMS or not yet?
Just placed mine on order.
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I wouldn't put a international rom on this device anyway. There roms are not built to support att lte.
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monkboy24 said:
I wouldn't put a international rom on this device anyway. There roms are not built to support att lte.
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OH snap monkboy is here !!!
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OH snap monkboy is here !!!
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There goes the neighborhood! LOL
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There goes the neighborhood! LOL
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Now that y'all mentioned it I do remember Mr. Nuts from the umm S3 or was it the infuse threads?
I'm not an addict I just flash a lot.
Had both phones still have the infuse
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Its about a 99% chance they will kill htcdev for it on launch day. They have done the exact same thing for the one x, and the DNA. Unlockable......until launch day. This is at&t and you KNOW they won't let htcdev unlock them after the release.
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18th.abn said:
Its about a 99% chance they will kill htcdev for it on launch day. They have done the exact same thing for the one x, and the DNA. Unlockable......until launch day. This is at&t and you KNOW they won't let htcdev unlock them after the release.
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"So you're saying there's a chance" lol
It's a good thing we have the best devs
Lol, there's always a chance
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18th.abn said:
Its about a 99% chance they will kill htcdev for it on launch day. They have done the exact same thing for the one x, and the DNA. Unlockable......until launch day. This is at&t and you KNOW they won't let htcdev unlock them after the release.
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The one x was never unlockable at HTCdev that i know of. I had one of the early ones that walmart was selling (before official release) and it couldnt be unlocked. (not without changing CID) The ATT One X+ which came after the One X is unlockable at HTCdev, still is to this day. Why would ATT allow the One X+ to be unlocked and not the One? I say the signs look good. Cant compare to DNA, different carrier. 18th may be right, he normally is. bottom line is we wont know till after launch. I do have a couple questions..99% is a pretty definitive. where do you get those numbers? and why do you think the ATT X+ is unlockable?
Sorry if I seemed misleading. 99% was based on facts that were created in my personal opinion I really have no more information than anybody else. I don't understand why the x+ is unlockable when HTC is STILL investing in keeping the one x locked up.
I can only speculate that the x+ was knowingly released at a terrible time market wise, and there was no real reason for people to pay or use a upgrade to get the device so it was left as a possible incentive to pull in owners of the one x and other devices. again, I really have no clue and don't mean to offer any information that is incorrect or misleading
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CheesyNutz said:
OH snap monkboy is here !!!
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lol yeah buddy
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There goes the neighborhood! LOL
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Dont worry guys I won't be getting the att HTC one. I'm waiting to see what the next Verizon HTC device is going to be
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18th.abn said:
Sorry if I seemed misleading. 99% was based on facts that were created in my personal opinion I really have no more information than anybody else. I don't understand why the x+ is unlockable when HTC is STILL investing in keeping the one x locked up.
I can only speculate that the x+ was knowingly released at a terrible time market wise, and there was no real reason for people to pay or use a upgrade to get the device so it was left as a possible incentive to pull in owners of the one x and other devices. again, I really have no clue and don't mean to offer any information that is incorrect or misleading
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Yeah thats good news I thought you had some insider information. The X+ was definitely released at a bad time, development sucks because of it. Some nice improvements over the X but not worth paying full price. I like the ONE so much i'm buying 2 at full price if i can. Have the dev edition coming and will buy an ATT if i can get it early. ATT did an early upgrade for the x+ so i doubt they will do it again so soon.

[Q] Are all new DNA preload with 2.06?

I have to buy a new DNA from Amazon after I was reimbursed through squaretrade for my old broken one. Are all the new DNAs preloaded wtih 2.06? I have a feeling I'm going to miss my old S-off DNA a lot....
No. Mostly 2.04 and prompting to update to 2.06. Rarely will you find version 1.xx
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If I have to warranty. I'm totally selling it and buying a different phone. Vzw sucks for this.
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Mine and my fiance's both came with 2.04 in the mail. Hers has already updated to 2.06.
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If I have to warranty. I'm totally selling it and buying a different phone. Vzw sucks for this.
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Yeah, Verizon sucks for selling updated phones!
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If I have to warranty. I'm totally selling it and buying a different phone. Vzw sucks for this.
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ya if only they had the one... lol
Received mine on Monday w/ v2.04 but updated to v2.06 same day.
I recieved mine with 2.04 and have been putting off updating.
Waiting for moonshine.
Bought my DNA a week ago new on vzw online and it was 2.04 out of the box. I hope we get an soff option for this version soon...
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hkbladelawhk said:
If I have to warranty. I'm totally selling it and buying a different phone. Vzw sucks for this.
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I think Verizon locks all their phones, so not sure what you would switch to..
shobon said:
Yeah, Verizon sucks for selling updated phones!
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No Verizon SUCKS for locking their phones. 99.5% of people could care less about being unlocked so they just don't like .5% of us. Not sure what you comment has to do with anything do you like locked phones? Just wondering cause it sounds kinda like it. Just saying...
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I think Verizon locks all their phones, so not sure what you would switch to..
No Verizon SUCKS for locking their phones. 99.5% of people could care less about being unlocked so they just don't like .5% of us. Not sure what you comment has to do with anything do you like locked phones? Just wondering cause it sounds kinda like it. Just saying...
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LOL, I agree. First off I just got my DNA Wednesday (for free) and It shipped with 2.04 and I haven't received any update notification as to this moment. Second - I have avoided Big Red for the last 6 years and things like this make me wonder if this was a "good move" for me. However I will admit that the Droid DNA is one of the best android devices if not the best they offer this phone a bad-azz no doubt about it. I like HTC and I think they would or could care less if you boot, root or pollute your phone that's why they offer the unlock codes but they have been doing a terrible job marketing their products so when the #1 cellphone provider in America say's NO, they will certainly comply.
I just got one as well in the free deal and it came with v2.04. It has been asking me to update to v2.06 though.
There is a new way to root with S-off, it is done and getting ready for release for all to do if so desired. serious, any day.
How do you check what hboot it has?
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How do you check what hboot it has?
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Should be able to check in the bootloader. It's right up at the top below where it tells you either S-on/S-off.
Used the promotional coupon from Verizon and got my free DNA this past Friday. It had 2.04 out of the box. About 3 minutes after I powered it on I received the notification to install 2.06 which does nothing but fix some kind of sim card problems people were having. I did not do my research before upgrading to this phone and had no idea that rooting was not an option at the moment or that may have been a deal breaker. I came from the rezound and had it rooted the enitire time I had it. Sux not having a rooted phone after having one for so long. Almost feels like right now I'm in demo mode or something. Hopefully that moonshine method comes out soon cuz I'm in root withdrawal.
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Htc One confirmed date

The htc one has been confirmed by Verizon for Aug 15th now (or week of). It's about time if you ask me but I'm happy it's coming. Mainly for what it means in development for our DNA now that that's a similar phone and it's cdma. Although ido wish i could u upgrade to this im content with my dna. What do you think of it? Anyone plan on switching?
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The htc one has been confirmed by Verizon for Aug 1st (or week of). It's about time if you ask me but I'm happy it's coming. Mainly for what it means in development for our DNA now that that's a similar phone and it's cdma. Although ido wish i could u upgrade to this im content with my dna. What do you think of it? Anyone plan on switching?
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After using my DNA, I don't think I could go back to a smaller screen. I may look into upgrading when Verizon Edge comes around, but right now I'm very content.
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After using my DNA, I don't think I could go back to a smaller screen. I may look into upgrading when Verizon Edge comes around, but right now I'm very content.
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Verizon edge?
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Verizon edge?
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http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2013/07/edge-device-payment-early-upgrade.html
It's like T-Mobile Jump, all the major carriers are doing it. It lets you upgrade every six months by letting you make monthly payments on a device.
What happens to the phone that I have currently. Do I trade it in or just get a new one.
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Source?
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The htc one has been confirmed by Verizon for Aug 1st (or week of). It's about time if you ask me but I'm happy it's coming. Mainly for what it means in development for our DNA now that that's a similar phone and it's cdma. Although ido wish i could u upgrade to this im content with my dna. What do you think of it? Anyone plan on switching?
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Where is your source for this confirmation? Everywhere I've read says that Aug. 1st is only a rumored date because of the road map leak which has been, for the most part, false so far. Do you have updated official news from Verizon I don't know about?
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What happens to the phone that I have currently. Do I trade it in or just get a new one.
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If you're asking about Edge, you keep it. What Verizon will do is they'll split the retail price of the phone into 12 payments, then you make a payment each month until it's paid off, then the phone is yours. No need to renew your contract or trade in your phone.
But enough about Edge, this isn't the place to discuss that
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http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2013/07/edge-device-payment-early-upgrade.html
It's like T-Mobile Jump, all the major carriers are doing it. It lets you upgrade every six months by letting you make monthly payments on a device.
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Cool! I knew Verizon would get that after i heard all those jump commercials, didn't know so soon though lol
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Where is your source for this confirmation? Everywhere I've read says that Aug. 1st is only a rumored date because of the road map leak which has been, for the most part, false so far. Do you have updated official news from Verizon I don't know about?
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I had to go to a couple Verizon stores Friday. All the employees said the same thing (at different stores). They said it was just told to employees that morning. One is actually on xda too lol.
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I had to go to a couple Verizon stores Friday. All the employees said the same thing (at different stores). They said it was just told to employees that morning. One is actually on xda too lol.
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That is great news! I've been obsessing about this phone for months so at this point you could tell me it sprouted ears and a tail and I'd be ready to believe you lol. Sorry if this is asking too many questions -but I'm a woman and need details- did those employees state that the phone would hit shelves that day or just be ready for pre-order? Any word of a press announcement happening a day in advance or day of? If they are launching it Thursday and not making a big deal of it I want to make sure I'm there bright and early (or on the website) to get one! Any word of it being in red? Feeeeeed my HTC One hungerrrrrrrr :laugh:
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If you're asking about Edge, you keep it. What Verizon will do is they'll split the retail price of the phone into 12 payments, then you make a payment each month until it's paid off, then the phone is yours. No need to renew your contract or trade in your phone.
But enough about Edge, this isn't the place to discuss that
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By the time you pay it off HTC will have released a new flagship phone and the One will be left 2 generations behind in the Android world.
shobon said:
If you're asking about Edge, you keep it. What Verizon will do is they'll split the retail price of the phone into 12 payments, then you make a payment each month until it's paid off, then the phone is yours. No need to renew your contract or trade in your phone.
But enough about Edge, this isn't the place to discuss that
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No, you have to hand it in... It's not really a consumer friendly thing. Just makes it look like it. T-Mobile are the only ones doing it right. With Edge you pay installments for you device and still have to pay the Verizon plan pricing setup to be profitable when handing out subsidized phones.
But back to topic, our phones are not that inferior to the HTC One. Actually only the CPU is older. Barely. Other then the sexy aluminium body and smaller screen, the phones are very similar. Well I guess the One has an IR blaster too.
I really want a One. I love my DNA but the One is just so sexy.
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Well, thanks for the info on edge and the one. I recently got the DNA, since I went into the pool with my gs3 in my pocket. I am loving the phone. I had one issue with the proximity sensor not working properly. I had to root and the use the resound proximity calibration app to fix that. Is that a know issue with DNA.
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About Verizon edge...
You lose unlimited if you have it
It's actually more expensive than a subsided phone
You have to trade in the old one
Rip off
Although the 1st is just a rumour can't say its been proven false till the 1st. Also a Google search reveals like 20 plus tech sites saying the same thing... I'd say believe it at this point.
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Although the 1st is just a rumour can't say its been proven false till the 1st. Also a Google search reveals like 20 plus tech sites saying the same thing... I'd say believe it at this point.
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Actually is say its all but confirmed now... It was leaked in the roadmap along with moto x for august 1st... Check Motorola's page... August 1st... I think its pretty much set now
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That is great news! I've been obsessing about this phone for months so at this point you could tell me it sprouted ears and a tail and I'd be ready to believe you lol. Sorry if this is asking too many questions -but I'm a woman and need details- did those employees state that the phone would hit shelves that day or just be ready for pre-order? Any word of a press announcement happening a day in advance or day of? If they are launching it Thursday and not making a big deal of it I want to make sure I'm there bright and early (or on the website) to get one! Any word of it being in red? Feeeeeed my HTC One hungerrrrrrrr :laugh:
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I've been obsessing to lol... No i didn't ask for much cause i can't buy it lol. but way back in may i had a friend at Verizon tell me it was coming in August also. Just have your money ready only a couple more days lol
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Droid Life is hearing August 15...
so all but confirmed now for the 1st is quite unconfirmed
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Droid Life is hearing August 15...
so all but confirmed now for the 1st is quite unconfirmed
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really? where did you see that?
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/1...ust-1-launch-of-htc-one-august-23-for-moto-x/
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really? where did you see that?
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/1...ust-1-launch-of-htc-one-august-23-for-moto-x/
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They tweeted it a few hours ago

Future of Development on S4

Since the bootloader is still unlockable, what are your thoughts on the continual development of ROMS, etc on the S4 ? Do you feel that future of S4 development is doomed? I recently just purchased my s4 and was one of the lucky few who were able to unlock theirrs prior to the mess. However, now I feel that I might have regretted buying one.
Thoughts?
dmt010 said:
Since the bootloader is still unlockable, what are your thoughts on the continual development of ROMS, etc on the S4 ? Do you feel that future of S4 development is doomed? I recently just purchased my s4 and was one of the lucky few who were able to unlock theirrs prior to the mess. However, now I feel that I might have regretted buying one.
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Esquew me? Me no thinks it's unlockable
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I think you meant that you rooted it and got custom recovery installed on the pre-updated MDK. No one has unlocked the bootloader on any S4 came with it locked.
There never was an unlocked bootloader save for the developer edition only available direct from Samsung.
Development for the i545 is far from dying if you look through the forum. The fact that the bounty for root and recovery on ME7 is several thousand dollars should be telling.
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I agree. This is one of the most popular devices out at the moment. I dont see development dying out anytime soon.
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Its fine at the moment and in the near future but could see it lose some people once Note 3 and other devices come out esp if bootloader exploit isn't found on new update
There will always be TW & cm ROMs. I think the question should've been "How long until no one has a mdk device?" Unless a new exploit is found of course...
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Have you looked in the development sections to see that there are plenty of developers committed to the furthering of development?
Have Faith
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There will always be TW & cm ROMs. I think the question should've been "How long until no one has a mdk device?" Unless a new exploit is found of course...
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I agree this may be the only problem... As people lose devices and get warranty replacements with the new firmware the development will slowly die off with no unlock available
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I agree this may be the only problem... As people lose devices and get warranty replacements with the new firmware the development will slowly die off with no unlock available
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You bring up a good point... buy a very good case for your phone! At this point if you crack the screen, water damage, etc... you would be screwed and forced to stay stock me7 or sell your refurbished phone
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bajasur said:
You bring up a good point... buy a very good case for your phone! At this point if you crack the screen, water damage, etc... you would be screwed and forced to stay stock me7 or sell your refurbished phone
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Im there now had to order a new one. Mine seems fried and wont connect to LTE with new sim and everything. My luck the new one will be on ME7
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heath2805 said:
Im there now had to order a new one. Mine seems fried and wont connect to LTE with new sim and everything. My luck the new one will be on ME7
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That's a bummer.. sorry man. Just have to keep praying someone will unlock this thing...
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I assume the devs that have a verizon s4 themselves will continue to develop for the phone. Also it is possible to use some roms cross carrier if you use a verizon kernel and change the apn.
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gorillafist said:
I assume the devs that have a verizon s4 themselves will continue to develop for the phone. Also it is possible to use some roms cross carrier if you use a verizon kernel and change the apn.
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This. But there's evidence all around (check forums) that devs tend to stop developing for devices with to small of a user base.
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True but there is definitely not a small user base for the s4. Its one of the most popular devices at the moment.
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hexitnow said:
True but there is definitely not a small user base for the s4. Its one of the most popular devices at the moment.
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Even if people start breaking/losing their MDK phones, there's still GPE and Dev versions. Should still see development for those, which will be of help to us MDK folks as well.
If you end up having to exchange it, and you get an ME7, could always sell it and put that cash towards a Dev edition as well.
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Even if people start breaking/losing their MDK phones, there's still GPE and Dev versions. Should still see development for those, which will be of help to us MDK folks as well.
If you end up having to exchange it, and you get an ME7, could always sell it and put that cash towards a Dev edition as well.
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GE phones are fine and dandy but none exist for VZW, just like VZW has no nexus phones, because they want complete control over the devices and the software.
I currently have an S3 and when my contracts runs out I will either move to another carrier and buy GE phones or buy Dev phones off contract for verizon, but I'm more inclined to go elsewhere and go with GE phones.
When it's announced(hopefully) I'll be ordering my developer edition note 3. As far as the gs4 goes, I only know of 1 developer who stopped developing for the gs4. No one else who has started has quit.
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dmt010 said:
Since the bootloader is still unlockable, what are your thoughts on the continual development of ROMS, etc on the S4 ? Do you feel that future of S4 development is doomed? I recently just purchased my s4 and was one of the lucky few who were able to unlock theirrs prior to the mess. However, now I feel that I might have regretted buying one.
Thoughts?
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I've had similar concerns. I took it as a reason to learn some of this stuff on my own. I've been building cm 10.2 from source to start. That said, I'm less concerned about development now but I will continue to learn how to do as much as I can on my own. I just hope I never physically damage the phone beyond usability. This is the first time I've had a case on a phone. I hate cases but it's worth reducing the chance of a cracked screen.
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I want to hope team synergy has something major up their sleeves for us... trevE is literally a genius so I'm anxious for an announcement from that crew.
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I want to sell my S4 but I'm afraid once I sell it there will be a bootloader exploit... Is this nuts, or is it just me??
(And possibly get the M8)
ericerk said:
I want to sell my S4 but I'm afraid once I sell it there will be a bootloader exploit... Is this nuts, or is it just me??
(And possibly get the M8)
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Just my opinion but... Your probably safe to move on lol there's some extremely talented people working on it , and I don't want to knock their progress, but its some serious security they're trying to break.
The reality is though that we just never know. Could find an exploit tomorrow.... Could never find it.
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Just my opinion but... Your probably safe to move on lol there's some extremely talented people working on it , and I don't want to knock their progress, but its some serious security they're trying to break.
The reality is though that we just never know. Could find an exploit tomorrow.... Could never find it.
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I'm not trying to say they're not working, I'm not saying they're bad. I'm just stating... that there hasn't been an unlock since MDK.
I know that we never know, it's just kinda disappointing...
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I'm not trying to say they're not working, I'm not saying they're bad. I'm just stating... that there hasn't been an unlock since MDK.
I know that we never know, it's just kinda disappointing...
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Hey I know... I was just saying is all. Doesn't look good and Verizon is very dissapointing.
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Mistertac said:
Hey I know... I was just saying is all. Doesn't look good and Verizon is very dissapointing.
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So your opinion, M8 or Stick W/ S4.
I'm a CM addict.
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So your opinion, M8 or Stick W/ S4.
I'm a CM addict.
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Well I'd either get an MDK S4 off Swappa or get the M8 if your CM addict lol
I had my locked down S4 for a few months, then I sold it on Swappa and got an MDK S4 so I could do just that.
I'm not a real TW fan myself.
I suppose it all depends on what phone you really want.
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Just be sure the M8 is able to have custom recoveries too.... I'm not an HTC man so I don't follow it much. You don't want another locked down phone if your goal is to have CM
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Well I'd either get an MDK S4 off Swappa or get the M8 if your CM addict lol
I had my locked down S4 for a few months, then I sold it on Swappa and got an MDK S4 so I could do just that.
I'm not a real TW fan myself.
I suppose it all depends on what phone you really want.
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Just be sure the M8 is able to have custom recoveries too.... I'm not an HTC man so I don't follow it much. You don't want another locked down phone if your goal is to have CM
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At this point i've just refused to use the damn thing... I'm using my razr m w/ 4.1.2. on it because it runs better...
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At this point i've just refused to use the damn thing... I'm using my razr m w/ 4.1.2. on it because it runs better...
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Good comparison between the S4 and M8
http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-M8-vs-HTC-One-M7-vs-Galaxy-S4-specs-comparison_id54260
Between that and knowing what's possible with the M8 ( on Verizon ) and an MDK S4 you can probably make a good decision.
I know nothing about HTC phones really... But are they unlocked ( bootloaders ) or is it the same deal as the S4?
Verizon is the one pushing the locked down security. Probably worth finding out 1st.
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Good comparison between the S4 and M8
http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-M8-vs-HTC-One-M7-vs-Galaxy-S4-specs-comparison_id54260
Between that and knowing what's possible with the M8 ( on Verizon ) and an MDK S4 you can probably make a good decision.
I know nothing about HTC phones really... But are they unlocked ( bootloaders ) or is it the same deal as the S4?
Verizon is the one pushing the locked down security. Probably worth finding out 1st.
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All that I know forsure, is that most HTC phones get unlocked and have great lives with CM.
HTC one, Droid DNA, all the other HTC's
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I want to sell my S4 but I'm afraid once I sell it there will be a bootloader exploit... Is this nuts, or is it just me??
(And possibly get the M8)
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I'd sell the S4 before the S5 comes out. There might be less interest in it after.
I sold my Mk2 S4 and bought an MDK one for ~$35 difference. The only thing that's missing with non-TW roms is the gesture stuff, but that's a small thing when you get GPE/CM/AOSP/whatever you want.
The M8 will probably be unlocked, we've had good success with HTC devices on Verizon. Although the 801 is a new beast to deal with. If you can deal with the razr I'd give it a couple weeks to see how the progress is on the m8
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joshm.1219 said:
The M8 will probably be unlocked, we've had good success with HTC devices on Verizon. Although the 801 is a new beast to deal with. If you can deal with the razr I'd give it a couple weeks to see how the progress is on the m8
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Yeah, probably going to do that.
Josh... You feel funny holding that Max up to your ear for a call?? LoL
I want that phone but I don't know if I can be trusted with something like that
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Josh... You feel funny holding that Max up to your ear for a call?? LoL
I want that phone but I don't know if I can be trusted with something like that
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So I went in to the VZ store yesterday and the rep was like, wait a few weeks.
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So I went in to the VZ store yesterday and the rep was like, wait a few weeks.
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Meaning... They had noone at all??
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Meaning... They had noone at all??
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Meaning, See if it gets unlockable... I'm not about to spend 300 bucks and wait 8 months for it to get unlocked. I hate sense, less than twiz, but still. I wouldn't want it on device for more than a few hours.
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Meaning, See if it gets unlockable... I'm not about to spend 300 bucks and wait 8 months for it to get unlocked. I hate sense, less than twiz, but still. I wouldn't want it on device for more than a few hours.
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Ohhhh gotcha Yea wasn't sure that's what you meant. Some of the reps aren't to bad and you can talk to like normal... Others are just robots. Well I did a little reading on it and it certainly seems more promising that the M8 will be unlocked. This S4 will probably be my last Sammy phone with Verizon anyways. Maybe HTC is the way to go. Just wish it has removable battery.
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Ohhhh gotcha Yea wasn't sure that's what you meant. Some of the reps aren't to bad and you can talk to like normal... Others are just robots. Well I did a little reading on it and it certainly seems more promising that the M8 will be unlocked. This S4 will probably be my last Sammy phone with Verizon anyways. Maybe HTC is the way to go. Just wish it has removable battery.
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My thoughts exactly. It's just an annoying thing. Vz is the only one to be so resistive.

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