Hi
Thinking of getting a Galaxy S2, it will probably be simlocked as these are slightly cheaper and can be unlocked for free (?). I was wondering if anyone knew if any of the major UK networks (O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone) have branding on the phones themselves? I heard Orange might have a small logo on the back of the phone? Do they all pretty much have logo branding on bootup, but this can be easily removed by flashing a stock ROM?
Is rooting and unlocking via the app still working/doable?
Also whats the deal with 3 (three) network phones? Can they be unlocked easily and used with any simcard? (I'm going to use giffgaff - 02 network)
Thanks
dont get it mate whait for SG3 or galaxy note will be out at buymobilephones dot net soon
The phone is basically the same as the new flagship android in the galaxy nexus, the only difference is that that phone has a 720p screen (though it uses the pentile matrix system) bar that theres not much difference between the two phones, therefore you should get it, as since its been out 6 months its 450 off contract, while the nexus is 550 off contract.
Yes theres an app to sim unlock it, and yes rooting is very easy, where you can install either a custom rom or a stock rom, whatever floats your boat. So my advice is get the best carrier that is either cheapest, or gives you best service in your area.
I bought mine last week off contract for 450 from phones4U, they all come sim unlocked anyway from there.
I got mine on orange, it came with an orange logo little square on the back. And with orange software (unremovable without flashing stock using Odin). I was scared to flash a new and expensive phone, but now I'm happy without ****ty orange maps and orange all over my Internet browser etc.
Also like the other guy said, wait til the galaxy nexus comes out next month-the s2 might drop by a few quid. Galaxy note is way too big IMO.
got mine from T-mobile. No logos on the phone (white sg2). Had a few apps from t-mobile but I've rooted quite easily
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turborider said:
dont get it mate whait for SG3 or galaxy note will be out at buymobilephones dot net soon
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I'm stretching my budget with the S2, the S3 will be 2012 and will likely be 500+. I'm looking at around £320 off ebay for a S2. I was going to get an Ace, then S1, then saw that a S2 was only around the £300 mark so decided on getting it.
May wait a while, not sure, but doubt they will get much cheaper than £310?
Talkmobile
Have a look online with talkmobile they us the o2 network and at one time had the cheapest SGS2 on a 12month contract and their handsets are not locked.
Hi Guys,
I come from a 32GB/3GB RAM, D855 LG G3 in Gold + 64GB Extreme Pro SD. I had my LG G3 since July 2014. My LG G3 toasted last week beyond repair, so Amazon refunded me $700 that was the price i paid for it. I'm currently in the search for a new smartphone as, i am currently cellphone-less. Thinking about the options available on market, even if i'm in an emergency and need to get hold of a new phone asap... i think i can hold on until August 13th to be sure what Samsung is going to come out with the Galaxy S6 Edge + and Note 5.
Currently i'm in search of a new 64GB or 128GB storage phone.
My contenders are:
Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB or 128GB (if i can stretch the money) Emerald Green --- Second option: Platinum Gold.
Galaxy S6 Edge + 64GB.
Galaxy Note 5 64GB .
Motorola X Pure Edition 64GB + Customs backs of the Moto Maker.
I'm not interested in the LG G4, as i just come from a G3 and want something with a more premium build and the G4 is not enough for me. Between these options what would you think it's best?? Per the news it seems the Note 5 would be lacking, - nothing new. The Edge + has my attention, but at least i would need to go 64GB or more if i grab any internal storage phone. Motorola X Pure Edition seems like the most sensible choice, but i like the design more of a Gold or Green Galaxy Edge. I'm willing to go up to $900 for my new cell phone as i just have been refunded $700 for my dead G3. More than $900 would be crazy, still $900 is quite steep.
What others phone should i consider if i'm looking for top specs and new devices?
I prefer devices with SD cards, but it is not a deal breaker. I never had a device with internal storage only. So this... scares me that i may run out of 64GB easily. 32GB i know is not enough for me. 64GB could work but i had more space on my old LG G3. 128GB would be ideal but the prices are $$$$. So out of internal storage Samsung's as of today... maybe the 64GB would be the happier medium.
Please guys, some comments would be nice as always more heads think better than one. If i get a Samsung, i want it to be the edge as i'm a girl... and love the looks of it better than the regular S6.., Green is my 1st option but it is the most expensive, i'm between Green and the Platinum Gold ... out of there, i wont even consider the other colors because those are the one's that i like.
I had a Notes, Galaxy, do not have a problem with phablets or big phones as well as smaller ones. I just need a phone ASAP- and since i have a considerable credit, i want to get a nice one.
Thanks
Flip a coin dude & best of luck
answer is easy enough : " read slowly smartphones names, and make the choice according to your own emotions ( what sounds fitting right with you ) "
Example : " S6 Edge " = " S Sex eGee " = " is sex and G " = " Essex and G " = " S X and G " = " is X and G " and so on....
Example 2 " iPhone 3gs " = " fan of I and fridges " = " i FOne 3gs " = " i F1 fridges " etc etc.....
there is nothing really wrong in smartphones you mentioned, it's all about making the impulse purchase.
i have all iPhone 3gs, LG G3 D855, and S6 Edge, what i miss the most is iOS 3 or 4.
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Hi Guys,
I come from a 32GB/3GB RAM, D855 LG G3 in Gold + 64GB Extreme Pro SD. I had my LG G3 since July 2014. My LG G3 toasted last week beyond repair, so Amazon refunded me $700 that was the price i paid for it. I'm currently in the search for a new smartphone as, i am currently cellphone-less. Thinking about the options available on market, even if i'm in an emergency and need to get hold of a new phone asap... i think i can hold on until August 13th to be sure what Samsung is going to come out with the Galaxy S6 Edge + and Note 5.
Currently i'm in search of a new 64GB or 128GB storage phone.
My contenders are:
Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB or 128GB (if i can stretch the money) Emerald Green --- Second option: Platinum Gold.
Galaxy S6 Edge + 64GB.
Galaxy Note 5 64GB .
Motorola X Pure Edition 64GB + Customs backs of the Moto Maker.
I'm not interested in the LG G4, as i just come from a G3 and want something with a more premium build and the G4 is not enough for me. Between these options what would you think it's best?? Per the news it seems the Note 5 would be lacking, - nothing new. The Edge + has my attention, but at least i would need to go 64GB or more if i grab any internal storage phone. Motorola X Pure Edition seems like the most sensible choice, but i like the design more of a Gold or Green Galaxy Edge. I'm willing to go up to $900 for my new cell phone as i just have been refunded $700 for my dead G3. More than $900 would be crazy, still $900 is quite steep.
What others phone should i consider if i'm looking for top specs and new devices?
I prefer devices with SD cards, but it is not a deal breaker. I never had a device with internal storage only. So this... scares me that i may run out of 64GB easily. 32GB i know is not enough for me. 64GB could work but i had more space on my old LG G3. 128GB would be ideal but the prices are $$$$. So out of internal storage Samsung's as of today... maybe the 64GB would be the happier medium.
Please guys, some comments would be nice as always more heads think better than one. If i get a Samsung, i want it to be the edge as i'm a girl... and love the looks of it better than the regular S6.., Green is my 1st option but it is the most expensive, i'm between Green and the Platinum Gold ... out of there, i wont even consider the other colors because those are the one's that i like.
I had a Notes, Galaxy, do not have a problem with phablets or big phones as well as smaller ones. I just need a phone ASAP- and since i have a considerable credit, i want to get a nice one.
Thanks
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mvtm said:
Hi Guys,
I come from a 32GB/3GB RAM, D855 LG G3 in Gold + 64GB Extreme Pro SD. I had my LG G3 since July 2014. My LG G3 toasted last week beyond repair, so Amazon refunded me $700 that was the price i paid for it. I'm currently in the search for a new smartphone as, i am currently cellphone-less. Thinking about the options available on market, even if i'm in an emergency and need to get hold of a new phone asap... i think i can hold on until August 13th to be sure what Samsung is going to come out with the Galaxy S6 Edge + and Note 5.
Currently i'm in search of a new 64GB or 128GB storage phone.
My contenders are:
Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB or 128GB (if i can stretch the money) Emerald Green --- Second option: Platinum Gold.
Galaxy S6 Edge + 64GB.
Galaxy Note 5 64GB .
Motorola X Pure Edition 64GB + Customs backs of the Moto Maker.
I'm not interested in the LG G4, as i just come from a G3 and want something with a more premium build and the G4 is not enough for me. Between these options what would you think it's best?? Per the news it seems the Note 5 would be lacking, - nothing new. The Edge + has my attention, but at least i would need to go 64GB or more if i grab any internal storage phone. Motorola X Pure Edition seems like the most sensible choice, but i like the design more of a Gold or Green Galaxy Edge. I'm willing to go up to $900 for my new cell phone as i just have been refunded $700 for my dead G3. More than $900 would be crazy, still $900 is quite steep.
What others phone should i consider if i'm looking for top specs and new devices?
I prefer devices with SD cards, but it is not a deal breaker. I never had a device with internal storage only. So this... scares me that i may run out of 64GB easily. 32GB i know is not enough for me. 64GB could work but i had more space on my old LG G3. 128GB would be ideal but the prices are $$$$. So out of internal storage Samsung's as of today... maybe the 64GB would be the happier medium.
Please guys, some comments would be nice as always more heads think better than one. If i get a Samsung, i want it to be the edge as i'm a girl... and love the looks of it better than the regular S6.., Green is my 1st option but it is the most expensive, i'm between Green and the Platinum Gold ... out of there, i wont even consider the other colors because those are the one's that i like.
I had a Notes, Galaxy, do not have a problem with phablets or big phones as well as smaller ones. I just need a phone ASAP- and since i have a considerable credit, i want to get a nice one.
Thanks
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Because every Motorola phone I have ever owned has hard bricked do to no fault of my own, I would advise against the new Moto x. The s6 edge plus is an overpriced s6 edge with an inferior processor if all leaks are correct. You cannot go wrong with the s6 edge. Sexiest phone on the market. But the note 5 sounds like the only phablet I would ever dream of. If productivity is your purpose go with that. Otherwise choose what I chose, the galaxy s6 edge.
Snowby123 said:
Because every Motorola phone I have ever owned has hard bricked do to no fault of my own, I would advise against the new Moto x. The s6 edge plus is an overpriced s6 edge with an inferior processor if all leaks are correct. You cannot go wrong with the s6 edge. Sexiest phone on the market. But the note 5 sounds like the only phablet I would ever dream of. If productivity is your purpose go with that. Otherwise choose what I chose, the galaxy s6 edge.
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How is inferior the processor of the edge + in comparison of the s6 edge? I thought one was an exynos 7420 and the one on the edge + was to be believed an exynos 7422. I'm just holding to see if any of the newer devices could sport an SD card even if rumors have said that the Note 5 and edge+ could come sans SD.
Thanks for the motorola. I didn't know that about moto. Has anyone had bad experienced with Moto too?
I'm just holding on to see if Edge + or Note 5 could come with an SD card slot by some miracle. And also for the price drop on the galaxy edges on Amazon.
I have had my Galaxy S6 Edge 64gb in Galaxy Black for a few months now.
I keep a (small by audiophile standards) music library in storage, and several audiobooks.
A multitude of games, and other misc apps.
and my memory is still sufficient.
As long as you aren't the hoarder type, internal memory isin't a huge issue
Go well sir, and buy with your brain.
weigh up the features, and what you want, then calculate the costs.
S6 edge is by far one of the best built phones available. Looks stand out and premium. Camera fantastic.
However battery life is awful and ovepriced.
Screen not big enough.
mvtm said:
How is inferior the processor of the edge + in comparison of the s6 edge? I thought one was an exynos 7420 and the one on the edge + was to be believed an exynos 7422. I'm just holding to see if any of the newer devices could sport an SD card even if rumors have said that the Note 5 and edge+ could come sans SD.
Thanks for the motorola. I didn't know that about moto. Has anyone had bad experienced with Moto too?
I'm just holding on to see if Edge + or Note 5 could come with an SD card slot by some miracle. And also for the price drop on the galaxy edges on Amazon.
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I heard that the s6 edge plus has the snapdragon 808 while the note 5 will either have the exynos 7422 or 7420. They will both lack an sd card.. As for Moto, it may just be bad luck for me but due to my experiences. I would not recommend that
I went in and bought in early August the Green S6 Edge 64GB. Got the Wireless charging pad in black + 2 Spigen Neo Hybrid cases (Crystal Clear + Neo Hybrid in Gunmetal) + Caseology Case + Amfilm screen protectors + PS4 Magma Red controller (Yes to play games). Hehe i went all in!!!! I've been loving it, sometimes i thought if i held for the Note 5 but..... 64GB Note 5 are still around $900. I am very glad i went with the 64GB version as i already filled it half. I love my purchase and my Emerald Green S6 Edge, it was the color i wanted! and even looks more pretty than the Gold imho.
Hi! Do you have any physical preferences such as screen size, curved screen or not, and are you interested in flashing custom ROMS, kernels, mods ,etc. ?
As we see from many of the publicity photos, the Black\gold Moto Z can be very good looking ( smart, individual but not too flashy - especially with a discreet back)
However apart from Verizon in the US this version seems conspiciously absent.
Does anyone know if this will change as the verizon exclusive period expires or has anyone seen these versions available in any other region worldwide ( ideally unlocked )
I'd be curious to know this as well. I was holding out until the pre-order period ended on Motorola's site, hoping that they would then at least show the Black/Gold unlocked version as "Coming Soon", but when that didn't happen I broke down and bought the "Space Gray" version. On the plus side, it perfectly compliments the gray accents on the Hasselblad Camera Mod!
Missing in action
Actually I got the black "gold" and tbh its a salmon pink in real life. Was a bit disappointed about that; had expected something much more along the lines of the white/gold variant but instead got something that looks more like the iPhone's rose gold.
Make no mistake however, Motorola's site itself refers to it as rose gold.
Where did you get it? Is it a Verizon model, or Unlocked GSM?
Has anyone actually got a Black and Rose Gold Moto Z? I am yet to see one in the wild.
Moto-maker UK doesn't list the Black / Rose Gold variant and the Customer Support team has no idea about it.
I cant even find any on Ebay - whats going on here? Do they even exist?
Thanks!
Up to date it seems to be reserved to Verizon's Droid versions...
Hello,
As you know Kenzo comes in 3 colors variants. Dark grey, gold and silver white. I'm looking forward to buy the Kate version and have been looking for more than a month for Silver white to be in stock. However it seems all resellers only have Dark grey and Gold. Has any of you ever spotted Kate in its Silver White flavour or do you think it simply doesn't exist?
I asked resellers but they would only reply about 11.11 sales without answering the question.