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Just got the new G2- ditched the captivate

The captivate was horrible!!!!!
Loving the bare android on this phone. It will take a few days,but I'm liking this so far.
Just wanted to say "hi".
Look forward to rooting this. WAIT whay? This has everthing the buggy captivate has once rooted and tweaked. LOL
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Welcome glad to see you ditched plastic over a real phone.
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luis86dr said:
Welcome glad to see you ditched plastic over a real phone.
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Thanks!
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welcome aboard -
i came to the G2 from the Vibrant - one thing you'll notice is the absolute absence of any GPS issues - uncanny
but there are a number of other upsides to the G2
enjoy

Yeah. At first I wanted the Vibrant as well. Went to the tmobile store checked out the G2 and the Vibrant side to side and G2 it is. The vibrant felt like a cheap iphone where the G2 was great looking and had that heft I was looking for.
I'm glad I got the G2, I had the G1 when it first came out also so its great. I just got the phone today and a upgrade from using my iphone 3G on tmobile, its a very big upgrade. The iphone can not match the smoothness of android os IMO.
I'm loving this phone, the keyboard is going to take some getting used to from the G1 I used to use before the iphone but its worth it. Now I just can't wait to root the **** out of this phone like I did to my G1.
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Ya I can't wait for the number port to kick in so I can play with a WORKING gps. Lol.
The samsung phones , IMO, are garbage. All the way down to the file system.
If rooting the captivate gets me on parr with G2 stock then wow look out! This G2 will rock socks!!
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I may be retarded...

So, I just traded my G2 for a N1 :/
For those that have considered this here are my notes.
N1 Cons, that stick out after switching.
- feels slower.
- NO WIFI calling without hacking.
- NO keyboard
- LOT less space, could not install all the apps I had on the G2
N1 Pros.
- Slimmer, feels nicer in pocket.
- My battery is not eaten up by "Cell Standby", but rather the applications I use.
Umm yeah, I think I made a mistake

zeeklancer said:
Umm yeah, I think I made a mistake
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Agreed. Especially with the Nexus S just around the corner.

I have both phones and prefer the G2. I still love the screen on the Nexus, though!

I too have both phones, i use the G2 and my girl uses the N1. We will have to switch when Gingerbread hits.
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Why would you do that without consulting us first?
Is there any chance you can trade back?
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In a sense you did a good trade and in a sense you didn't. Nexus is still a great phone. Its just isn't up to par with the g2. Of course newer phones newer hardware. But you still have a amazing phone on your hands that's worth keeping. Its the official dev phone for a reason. So don't feel upset, it could be worse. You could have traded for a vibrant lol.
[G2/HTC Vision]

Also the N1 only has two touch imputs (and they are terrible). I moved from the N1 to the G2 so yeah I really think you should have stayed.

Straight up?
If so you got hosed. Although the N1 would barely qualify as a downgrade.

luis86dr said:
So don't feel upset, it could be worse. You could have traded for a vibrant lol.
[G2/HTC Vision]
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Exactly lol I traded my vibrant for this g2 straight up and I feel bad for the guy who traded with me lol. I loved my vibrant especially with a custom rom but this phone is so awesome. But hey atleast you'll get gingerbread first =)
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How are vibrants bad? The screen is one of the best ones available. So is the gpu and the hummingbird. Plus its slim and lightweight. It has its downsides but so does the g2.
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Its a samsung product. Enough said.
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tony597fitter said:
Its a samsung product. Enough said.
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Yeah... the Vibrant seems like a nice phone. Then you look at the brand and think to yourself, uhh... never mind.
Plus I wouldn't be crazy about an iPhone look-alike.

My wife has the samsung fascinate from verizon. Reaaly tight phone, amazing resolution, lightest phone out there
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lol anyways... back to original topic, I hope op got lots of cash with that trade lol

i traded a vibrant for my g2 also...i got the vibrant back 3 days later after the guy bricked. i gave him my hd2 for it...a friend brought the vibrant back on odin....i'm happy and i'm looking to sell my nexus one asap

Who cares if the G2 isn't getting Gingerbread first? Since when has SW stopped a phone from being awesome, when it already has awesome SW? The fact of the matter is, 4 input touch screen lol. I love it, the N1 could never do that, and the capacitive buttons on the G2 are to die for. The OC capability on this phone are endless and Steve Klondik(Cyanogen) is working endlessly to make a Cyanogen build that is awesome for the G2. Gingerbread will come, but I'd much rather have it after ol' Cyan has added the icing to it.

tony597fitter said:
Its a samsung product. Enough said.
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So if it runs like a ferrari but has a volkswagen logo its crap? Are you kidding me? Your judging a book by its cover.
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Alex530 said:
So if it runs like a ferrari but has a volkswagen logo its crap? Are you kidding me? Your judging a book by its cover.
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Well no, its more like runs like a ferrari but has a volkswagen logo but is built like a hyundai...

Okawa said:
Well no, its more like runs like a ferrari but has a volkswagen logo but is built like a hyundai...
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Hyundais don't have gorilla glass.......neither do g2's
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I went directly from an N1 to a G2, last week. I have not found one thing that makes me regret my choice. The G2 just feels like the N1's natural successor.
Besides, Cyanogen himself has a G2 and will, I'm sure, be all over Gingerbread.

G2 For a Vibrant?

Sup you guys, I'm thinking about trading in my Vibrant for a G2. Should I do it? I don't care about the keyboard as I wont be using it. Just love the build quality of the phone and that its a stock android phone. But if y'all had a vibrant, would you change for the G2?
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I made tmobile give me the g2 after having my vibrant replaced 4 times. Couldn't be happier
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Should I do it? But if y'all had a vibrant, would you change for the G2?
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Been there, done that and haven't looked back. So yes and yes.

Cool thanks I'll trade it then.
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For a second there I thought you said trade in a G2 for a vibrant.
I was ready to flame you so bad.

Lol naa. G2 Here I come!
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I traded my Nexus for a G2. Best decision ever.
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I am now a proud owner of the HTC G2! Man its awesome. Thanks guys.
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Congrats man! I too thought you were trading in the G2 and was thinking "This guy is dumb!"
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I also went from vibrant to G2, by choice, hands down G2 is the superior device

Man I am so happy with this G2. 1.8ghz overclock?? That's just bananaz. Has to be the fastest android phone I have owned and I have owned many of them. Vibrant, epic, captivate, Evo, nexus, G1, mytouch3G and now the G2. G2, to me, also has the best build quality too.
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bobbytomorow said:
I also went from vibrant to G2, by choice, hands down G2 is the superior device
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^^^ Same here! If the build quality isn't enough to persuade someone, all of the dev support (CM in particular) the G2 has and will receive, will push you over the edge. Hands down the best phone I have owned!! (My girl hates it though...)

Dooo eeeet
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Did it as well. Got my G2 two weeks ago in place of the Vibrant. I miss things (weight, thin-ness, SAMOLED display, 4" screen) but that's it.

Expected answers here
I have both in front of me right now. Comparing my vibrant running Nero (without lagfix) to stock G2 I prefer the bigger screen and multimedia playback as well as better speakers. Speed difference is negligible. The only thing better about the G2 is gps and notification led.
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Gigamaster89 said:
Expected answers here
I have both in front of me right now. Comparing my vibrant running Nero (without lagfix) to stock G2 I prefer the bigger screen and multimedia playback as well as better speakers. Speed difference is negligible. The only thing better about the G2 is gps and notification led.
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Meh...I had both (before I had to send the SGS back again for repair)...I would also add...
1. G2 for me has been WAY MORE dependable (I've had issues with my G2, but nothing like the ones with the SGS)
2. Again, for me - G2 was faster based on my usage (even with the slower processor)
3. G2 is much easier to manage from a software aspect. G2 drivers and device seems to be more responsive and easier to manage connecting to the computer. (Kies is a nightmare)
I too miss the SA 4" screen, sleek, lightweight form factor. but if I I have to get it replaced every week due to failed hardware or software - its not worth it.

thedarkpassenger said:
I made tmobile give me the g2 after having my vibrant replaced 4 times. Couldn't be happier
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TMO gave you a free G2 because you had your Vibrant replaced four times? I went through five MT4Gs before switching to the G2, but I didn't get mine for free. How in the hell did you accomplish that?

dustrho said:
TMO gave you a free G2 because you had your Vibrant replaced four times? I went through five MT4Gs before switching to the G2, but I didn't get mine for free. How in the hell did you accomplish that?
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You got to use your puh-puh-puh-puh-puh-puh-poker face.
Lawl.
I got it on the first try. Just had to do a little bit of "threatening" with the retention rep.

Haha
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lol you out of your mind
if you like the HTC G2 build quality keep the G2
there is no build quality at all to the vibrant

Should I trade in my G2 for a Nexus S

Hello,
I'm trying to decide if I should get a Nexus S while there on sale and just terminate my G2 line and sell it on Craigslist. Would this work or would T-Mobile catch on and charge MD or something also what do you thinking about the Nexus S compared to the G2 I mean j like the keyboard but I do type faster on the on screen Keyboard and I really only like the feel of it irk what do you guys think
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thelonealchymist said:
Hello,
I'm trying to decide if I should get a Nexus S while there on sale and just terminate my G2 line and sell it on Craigslist. Would this work or would T-Mobile catch on and charge MD or something also what do you thinking about the Nexus S compared to the G2 I mean j like the keyboard but I do type faster on the on screen Keyboard and I really only like the feel of it irk what do you guys think
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I got tired of the bulk of the G2, and I hardly ever used the keyboard. Swype deprecated it.
I am much happier now.
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when I saw leaked pics of the G2, I was like this is gonna be my new phone. Then I checked it out in person and was turned off by its bulk and clumsy hinge. It didn't feel smooth sliding out the keyboard..had to use 2 hands instead of 1. Anyways, good thing I waited for the Nexus and I love it! So my answer is YES.

Absolutely. You get true stock and a much faster and sleeker device. I thought about the G2 when moving to T-Mobile. So glad I got my Nexus S .

I came from a G2! I got tired of random data loss, poor call quality
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frenchy99 said:
I came from a G2! I got tired of random data loss, poor call quality
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This here. I had random signal loss a lot.

Dude definitely get the nexus s. If you want a new experience.
I would say as long as you have an android phone, n not an iphone your golden,
Personally, I have my G2 running CyanogenMod 6.1.1 with setcpu (overclocked when battery full to 1ghz and as the battery gets lower, I have it slowly clock down), and juicesaver (this kills having data on when the screen is off but it still alows googlevoicetexts to come through etc.) Also, memory AND battery expansions make this a good solid phone.
I also have the MT4G modded n such.
BUT,***** the nexus s is very sleek, the best samsung has put out so far imo. It has a fast proccesor, nfc, amoled, and gingerbread, off the batt to startt with, if you mod it, it just gets better.
Get and use what makes you happy, but just don't bite the apple. If you have had your G2 long enougj and want a new experience and get a good sale on your G2, go for it.
5stars
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T-Mobile doesn't care if you change your phone when you're in a 2year contract with a phone. You just don't get the 2-year discount.
It'll take a few days to get used to using a virtual keyboard than a physical but once you get used to it. You'll feel that physical keyboards are just a waste of space.

thelonealchymist said:
Hello,
I'm trying to decide if I should get a Nexus S while there on sale and just terminate my G2 line and sell it on Craigslist. Would this work or would T-Mobile catch on and charge MD or something also what do you thinking about the Nexus S compared to the G2 I mean j like the keyboard but I do type faster on the on screen Keyboard and I really only like the feel of it irk what do you guys think
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I traded my g2 for the nexus. Haven't looked back since. once you root it everything else is a no brainer. It beats out close to all phones on the market.
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thelonealchymist said:
Hello,
I'm trying to decide if I should get a Nexus S while there on sale and just terminate my G2 line and sell it on Craigslist. Would this work or would T-Mobile catch on and charge MD or something also what do you thinking about the Nexus S compared to the G2 I mean j like the keyboard but I do type faster on the on screen Keyboard and I really only like the feel of it irk what do you guys think
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Your original plan will work. And download swype you won't miss your keyboard
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frenchy99 said:
I came from a G2! I got tired of random data loss, poor call quality
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Dont have either issue
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I started my android ownership with a G1 because it was cheap, and there was a ton I could do to a $80 phone.
Before that I had an HTC Diamond for cost and "crap to play with" factor.
The Touch Pro just turned me off for it's bulk and subjective feel.
The G1 had some of the same issues, but I knew if this experiment worked I'd go for the Nexus S.
In between getting the G1, and later buying a Nexus S, I just found too much of the lingering turnoffs about the Touch Pro/G1 when I checked out the G2 as a cheaper alternative to the 2x cost Nexus S.
A guy I work with can't stand bar phones and what I like about the nexus S in general. He's always liked his TP2, G1, blackberries, Droid pos with keyboard.
Find a "good" Nexus S and just be happy, if that's what you subjectively "like".

Got my replacement Epic

I got my replacement Epic after true bricking the other. After two years with this phone my first true brick. Even Sprint couldn't Odin it.
Anyways, maybe its my imagination, but the modem and wi-fi seem stronger, and it seems quicker? Is it possible the rev'd the hardware in this? Probably not, but don't ruin it for me.
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I am probably completely wrong about this but I feel like phones start to slow down over time. I had an Evo 4G that I constantly flashed new ROMs onto and over time it started to get really sluggish. I went back to my go to smooth and stable ROMs and even those did the Evo no justice. I have a friend that says it's exactly the same with his HTC Inspire.

This is exactly how I felt about my Samsung epic 4g. It felt as if the hardware wore out, (particularly the hard drive) due to dozens, maybe hundreds of flashes.

xDecapitator said:
I am probably completely wrong about this but I feel like phones start to slow down over time. I had an Evo 4G that I constantly flashed new ROMs onto and over time it started to get really sluggish. I went back to my go to smooth and stable ROMs and even those did the Evo no justice. I have a friend that says it's exactly the same with his HTC Inspire.
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+1 I just got a replacement Epic yesterday and it do seem a lot faster...
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I've been really impressed with it. I also didn't realize how loose the hinge for the keyboard had become, nice and tight now.
I don't think I will need to upgrade anytime soon.

socos25 said:
I've been really impressed with it. I also didn't realize how loose the hinge for the keyboard had become, nice and tight now.
I don't think I will need to upgrade anytime soon.
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My replacement has a loose keyboard hinge.....smh...But my old one didn't....Should I get my new one replaced....? Or will Sprint do anything....
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jworkcoo said:
My replacement has a loose keyboard hinge.....smh...But my old one didn't....Should I get my new one replaced....? Or will Sprint do anything....
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I would definitely bring it in... if you have TEP they will fix it for free...

Nah, its just two different phones. My wife's Epic has always had a faster radio than mine. Your new one is probably faster than the old one.
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