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Hey guys, just bought the nexus s today stock seems a looot faster than bionix with voodoo on vibrant
plus the form factor is much nicer than other galaxy s series
just love it! thought i shouldnt root it, but hey, you never know whats on the market nowadays, better to have superuser, than not, right ?

flunik said:
Hey guys, just bought the nexus s today stock seems a looot faster than bionix with voodoo on vibrant
plus the form factor is much nicer than other galaxy s series
just love it! thought i shouldnt root it, but hey, you never know whats on the market nowadays, better to have superuser, than not, right ?
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Welcome to the forum.

bye bye vibrant section hello nexus s

flunik said:
Hey guys, just bought the nexus s today stock seems a looot faster than bionix with voodoo on vibrant
plus the form factor is much nicer than other galaxy s series
just love it! thought i shouldnt root it, but hey, you never know whats on the market nowadays, better to have superuser, than not, right ?
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welcome to the gang! youll soon come to realize that the nexus s isnt part of the galaxy s series, its part of the nexus family. samsung just made the phone, thats where the resemblence stops. everything else comes from google. even thought there are similarities with the galaxy s series, it is a completely different phone.

flunik said:
bye bye vibrant section hello nexus s
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Exactly what I did last Wednesday.
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flunik said:
bye bye vibrant section hello nexus s
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did that like two and a half months ago never looked back.

Just ordered mine at BestBuy. Should be here the 16th.
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Welcome everybody
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Welcome and root it
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Welcome and root it
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lol done. the stock was running awesome, but had to root, to get some apps, that ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN MY AREA. lol.
well CM7 runs neat too, and has some nice features, like vibration, once the call starts. neat.
vibrant with all the lagfixes wasn't feeling the same. even SKYPE doesnt lag with big conversations here. absolutely awesome
btw, nexus s sits in a hand much better than vibrant.
the only thing im concerned. i've read that the nexus s DOES NOT FEATURE GORILLA GLASS. and i dont want to test it out. anyone had problems with scratches ?

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lol done. the stock was running awesome, but had to root, to get some apps, that ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN MY AREA. lol.
well CM7 runs neat too, and has some nice features, like vibration, once the call starts. neat.
vibrant with all the lagfixes wasn't feeling the same. even SKYPE doesnt lag with big conversations here. absolutely awesome
btw, nexus s sits in a hand much better than vibrant.
the only thing im concerned. i've read that the nexus s DOES NOT FEATURE GORILLA GLASS. and i dont want to test it out. anyone had problems with scratches ?
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yeah the Nexus S has a better grip in the hand but im still waiting for a premium case (preferably Case-Mate Tough Case) as it is still slippery in the hand if i dont hold onto the phone hard.
and no i haven't had any problems with scratches... unless you count the scratches on the back of the phone but pretty sure you're talking about the screen

enjoy the phone. there is so much you can do with it. this is my first nexus phone.

flunik said:
lol done. the stock was running awesome, but had to root, to get some apps, that ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN MY AREA. lol.
well CM7 runs neat too, and has some nice features, like vibration, once the call starts. neat.
vibrant with all the lagfixes wasn't feeling the same. even SKYPE doesnt lag with big conversations here. absolutely awesome
btw, nexus s sits in a hand much better than vibrant.
the only thing im concerned. i've read that the nexus s DOES NOT FEATURE GORILLA GLASS. and i dont want to test it out. anyone had problems with scratches ?
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I'm using ghost armor screen protector ..... don't want my awesome screen get scratched
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zephiK said:
yeah the Nexus S has a better grip in the hand but im still waiting for a premium case (preferably Case-Mate Tough Case) as it is still slippery in the hand if i dont hold onto the phone hard.
and no i haven't had any problems with scratches... unless you count the scratches on the back of the phone but pretty sure you're talking about the screen
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mmm, it sits nice in my hand. vibrant was slimmer, but its design really sucked. didn't like it.
mmm, the common truth - if you don't scratch the phone, it wont get scratched. since i have scratches even on vibrant probably the keys done it.

Had my epic for a week now.

Well I pick up my Epic a week ago and wanted to just write my opinion on it. So far this is the most amazing phone I've owned. I came from the EVO and I can't believe how much better this is.
The screen while smaller is so much more crisp and vivid. The SAMOLED screen really makes a difference and the 0.3in smaller screen really is no biggie. It is also every bit as responsive.
The device itself is every bit as responsive in every way as well. Processor speeds are both 1ghz but I think I may actually run faster on my epic.
Overall I could not be happier with the device, I only wish I would have got it when it launched instead of the EVO....better late than never though.
Anyone considering this phone should jump at the chance. I give it a 10 out of 10, and with only paying $75 for mine, there is no reason not to grab one up.
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Glad to see that our phone is still appreciated after all this time. I have had mines since Dec 2010 and is currently eligible for a upgrade but having trouble finding a replacement. I am thinking about getting the Galaxy Nexus or LG Nexus 4 (If it ever comes to Sprint).
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It is very appreciated, this is actually my first none HTC smartphone (have had the Touch Pro 2, Hero, EVO, and EVO 3D) so I was actually apprehensive about it at first. Almost got another EVO actually, but now I am SO glad that I didn't.
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Yep I had a Touch Pro 1 and 2....You will like this phone. Hopefully the development will still continue.
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Cool, HTC's are so hacker/developer unfriendly, with Samsung you basically flash one thing and you are done. With HTC, you have to do all kinds of BS.

I've actually noticed that. With the EVO I was always flashing something, with this all I have needed to do was flash one CM10 nightly and have been good to go.
Though I think I might look into overclocking at some point just because I like things to go faster than necessary, lol.
Only thing I can gripe about so far though is how hard it was to get odin to recognize the phone. Took 3 usb cables, 2 computers, and a total of 6 different usb ports.
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Bloodwar1988 said:
I've actually noticed that. With the EVO I was always flashing something, with this all I have needed to do was flash one CM10 nightly and have been good to go.
Though I think I might look into overclocking at some point just because I like things to go faster than necessary, lol.
Only thing I can gripe about so far though is how hard it was to get odin to recognize the phone. Took 3 usb cables, 2 computers, and a total of 6 different usb ports.
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Just use a blackberry cable and you will be good to go never have a problem. Just winblows and drivers suck.

Bloodwar1988 said:
Well I pick up my Epic a week ago and wanted to just write my opinion on it. So far this is the most amazing phone I've owned. I came from the EVO and I can't believe how much better this is.
The screen while smaller is so much more crisp and vivid. The SAMOLED screen really makes a difference and the 0.3in smaller screen really is no biggie. It is also every bit as responsive.
The device itself is every bit as responsive in every way as well. Processor speeds are both 1ghz but I think I may actually run faster on my epic.
Overall I could not be happier with the device, I only wish I would have got it when it launched instead of the EVO....better late than never though.
Anyone considering this phone should jump at the chance. I give it a 10 out of 10, and with only paying $75 for mine, there is no reason not to grab one up.
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This post takes me back to November 2010... ahhhh, good times!

I love my epic I have had a G2, mt3gs, HD2, and NS4g. Overall the epic has outmatched them all other than the data on the NS4G. I can't live without my physical keyboard it is so much more intuitive than a fake and slow virtual one. I think the "unbrickable" aspect of this device is nuts! With the ability to Odin back to stock or fix your radio is imperative on any device. Not to mention our phone has gone from 2.2, 2.3, 4.0.4 and now 4.1.1! What other phone has had the life of that!??! Who could also forget the plethora of roms that have existed and are yet to come! Our devs and the folks at samsung have outdone themselves!!! Great to have a phone and community that is truly epic!!!!!
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tazfanatic said:
Just use a blackberry cable and you will be good to go never have a problem. Just winblows and drivers suck.
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Yeah any micro usb should do the trick just be aware some pc's don't like to connect when its mad at a cord so try hooking it up but leave the batter out and it might do the trick if that happens.
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@zac - the Epic is slightly more amazing than you realized - we started with android 2.1
Come to think of it, flash capability was the big deal with the 2.2 upgrade, which means that the Epic is one of the few phones that have seen both the birth and death of flash on android during it's life cycle of active development
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Also, it's not too big of a difference to me, but the latest nightlies of cm10 have been 4.1.2
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jeffreyjicha said:
Also, it's not too big of a difference to me, but the latest nightlies of cm10 have been 4.1.2
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Yep yep, that is what I am running now. Last time I had CM it was CM6 (WAY back in the day). So it is sweet to see what has come of it. Can't wait to see what it will turn in to from this point.
Also, after playing around with the Epic for a week and a half, I am pretty sure I will never own a non-samsung phone again. I just love the crap out of this phone, haha.

Kitteh298 said:
Cool, HTC's are so hacker/developer unfriendly, with Samsung you basically flash one thing and you are done. With HTC, you have to do all kinds of BS.
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I have an EVO 3d, which was my kids' before he went and lost the privilege of having a phone.... rooting it sucked. I used it for a couple of weeks before I reactivated my epic. Now I'm thinking of going back to it.... I finally shattered my screen. Practically threw it at the driveway (it was dropping, I tried to grab it and smacked it into the driveway). Corner is shattered, by the search button. Still works, but the glass is starting to come out. Don't have the money for a deductible.... The EVO3d is not a *bad* phone, I just like the way Sammy makes their phones better than the HTC.

toolegit said:
I have an EVO 3d, which was my kids' before he went and lost the privilege of having a phone.... rooting it sucked. I used it for a couple of weeks before I reactivated my epic. Now I'm thinking of going back to it.... I finally shattered my screen. Practically threw it at the driveway (it was dropping, I tried to grab it and smacked it into the driveway). Corner is shattered, by the search button. Still works, but the glass is starting to come out. Don't have the money for a deductible.... The EVO3d is not a *bad* phone, I just like the way Sammy makes their phones better than the HTC.
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Wow that's exactly where my phone is shattered...I've also noticed the crack that's extended onto the screen gets bigger by the week...maybe the glass around the search is the weakest spot lol my phone dropped from a counter while I was in the shower and landed face first and it only shattered on the search lol
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toolegit said:
I have an EVO 3d, which was my kids' before he went and lost the privilege of having a phone.... rooting it sucked. I used it for a couple of weeks before I reactivated my epic. Now I'm thinking of going back to it.... I finally shattered my screen. Practically threw it at the driveway (it was dropping, I tried to grab it and smacked it into the driveway). Corner is shattered, by the search button. Still works, but the glass is starting to come out. Don't have the money for a deductible.... The EVO3d is not a *bad* phone, I just like the way Sammy makes their phones better than the HTC.
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I have also noticed that Samsung appears to make a better device. I have accidentally sent this phone flying once (dog got caught on the USB cable) and it did nothing to the phone, had my EVO 3D drop from about hip height once and it knocked one (the bottom) camera out of alignment rendering the 3D camera worthless.
Overall I am just kicking myself for not trying out other brands of smartphones before I jumped into being an HTC fanboy, lol.

Had mine for about 2 weeks now, got a great deal on it traded a Samsung intercept. Though the screen has a crack on top left corner but don't hurt it none. Came from a Motorola triumph and this phone is way better, only thing triumph had was I could over clock it to 1.7 and ran smooth. But doesn't compare to having a cm10 I can use as a daily driver. Great devs on this phone :thumbup:
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A_Flying_Fox said:
Wow that's exactly where my phone is shattered...I've also noticed the crack that's extended onto the screen gets bigger by the week...maybe the glass around the search is the weakest spot lol my phone dropped from a counter while I was in the shower and landed face first and it only shattered on the search lol
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I've noticed my crack getting bigger too.... part of the glass above the search button is falling out.
Bloodwar1988 said:
I have also noticed that Samsung appears to make a better device. I have accidentally sent this phone flying once (dog got caught on the USB cable) and it did nothing to the phone, had my EVO 3D drop from about hip height once and it knocked one (the bottom) camera out of alignment rendering the 3D camera worthless.
Overall I am just kicking myself for not trying out other brands of smartphones before I jumped into being an HTC fanboy, lol.
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I feel the same way. While I wouldn't say I'm a Sammy fanboy, I do look at theirs first. Had the Moment, loved it. Now the Epic. I looked at the EVO, although not very hard. When the GS3 came out, I couldn't wait for my upgrade to come through. Fortunately I've got until February, so I can't rush into a new phone. Now I'm taking time looking at all the phones, and hopefully will make a good choice.... Guess we'll see though. But I'm pretty sure I'll end up with the GS3.

toolegit said:
I've noticed my crack getting bigger too.... part of the glass above the search button is falling out.
I feel the same way. While I wouldn't say I'm a Sammy fanboy, I do look at theirs first. Had the Moment, loved it. Now the Epic. I looked at the EVO, although not very hard. When the GS3 came out, I couldn't wait for my upgrade to come through. Fortunately I've got until February, so I can't rush into a new phone. Now I'm taking time looking at all the phones, and hopefully will make a good choice.... Guess we'll see though. But I'm pretty sure I'll end up with the GS3.
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A tiny piece of my glass finally broke off a couple days ago...REAL tiny but nonetheless its gone lol. I've had this same epic since it came out. Sprint won't fix the glass. I have to pay the deductible for a whole new phone just to fix a screen. Tep used to be great where you just walk in, wait an hour and walk out with a fresh screen
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For broken screens you can just hop on eBay and for somewhere in the area of $40 you can get a new screen and sometimes a whole new phone.
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Has anyone here noticed the capacitative buttons aren't as responsive as they used to be after 2+ years? Maybe it's my skinomi protector.. I have two epic 4gs. One for my daily driver and one for messing around. They both have skins on them, but one seems much more responsive on the button presses than the other. Especially the menu button.

The nexus 4 has the worst build quality I've ever seen

I don't care what anyone says. The nexus 4 is a really cheaply made device. But what can you expect from a device with good specs at that pricepoint? Answer: a lot more than what I got, that's for sure. Anyways I have a huge list of defects on mine, so I hope I can cover all of them here
Screen banding: greys look quite poor and inconsistent, almost like the ribbon cable is damaged. Similar to this issue is that after turning the device off for a few minutes then turning it back on the sides of the screen, especially the right side, look way brighter than they should. Almost like backlight bleed, which I have as well
creaking: An issue mostly for the nexus 7 that somehow arrived on my nexus 4 as well. My nexus 4 for the longest time creaked like you wouldn't believe. You know when you pick up an old SNES controller and twist it a bit and it creaks? Yeah, like that, except it was every time I touched near the power button. I tried to fix it, but I only caused 2 other areas to creak and only partially fixed the first one
multi touch issues: Another issue thought to be exclusive to the nexus 7 but was transferred over to my 4. I first noticed it when I was fooling around with an ocarina app on my phone and I couldn't cover all the holes, so I downloaded a multitouch app and noticed a problem. When I have 4 fingers touching the screen, one of a few things happens. It either only registers 2 or 3 touches, or if I move my finger it will move the finger that I have parallel to it the opposite direction that I moved my finger. And if I have them all in a line it just goes f*cking nuts, sometimes having one finger, sometimes having 4 but not in a straight line, sometimes 2, etc. It was even worse than my nexus 7.
I could go on and on about how there's a dead pixel somewhere on the screen, or how there's sometimes a green spot in the middle of my camera, but let's stop there. You may be wondering why I haven't returned it yet. Well that's because the glass on the back completely shattered, like spiderwebs everywhere. But I didn't drop it, nor did I put the hot phone on a cold table, in fact, I just squeezed the side a bit. I took off the cover to fix the creaking issue, since I figured out how to fix it, and I wasn't pushing that hard, I've put far more stress on it just from taking it off, and I hear a loud "pop" and my hand is covered in glass, and there's really bad crackage on the back. I also put a tiny crack in it earlier from letting it slide off of my pants TWO INCHES OFF THE GROUND. *heavy breathing* I've never had such poor experiences with devices in my entire life. It's even worse than my experience with my nexus 7, which had similar issues, like the creaking, and the backlight bleeding, and the multitouch issues, and my nexus 7 had at least 40 stuck pixels on it that weren't fixed when I got a new screen. I don't think I'm ever going to buy a Nexus product ever again. I don't care if it's stock android, or if the performance is good, or if it's easy to root, or whatever. What's the most important part of a device? Being able to f*cking use it. And I can't use any of the devices I've owned because they've all been defective! My galaxy nexus had HUGE scratches on it just from it being in my bag, and stopped charging even after replacing the USB port, my first nexus 7's battery didn't work, my second nexus 7's screen had at least 40 stuck pixels, the oleophobic layer started to come off and it creaked a bit, and after getting it RMA'ed most of the pixels were still there and it creaked like a SOAB, and my nexus 4, I've already explained in depth. So now whenever I hear "oh, the nexus 4's build quality is comparable to the iPhone 5" or "the nexus 7 is soo much better built than samsung tablets" I just chuckle and say "yeah, I believe you"

What do you expect it sells for 299$only
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Sounds like more of an issue of how you take care of your devices rather than the device itself.
I have every device you listed and they look brand new while never using a case.
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Why is this in the Q/A section? And who cares?
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I took superb care of it, the vast majority of issues I have with it were there when I got it, and sorry put it in the wrong thread.

My phone is in really good condition. I bought it on launch date and I have not had a replacement get. I really don't know what you are talking about.
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Well that was a poorly-formatted paragraph, and after sifting through it for your complaints, I can tell you that half of those issues can be "fixed" with kernel adjustments. I put 'fixed' in quotation marks because they aren't really fixes, more like tweaks.
As for the rest of your complaints, it seems like you don't take very good care of your phone. My Nexus 4 is in mint condition and I don't use a case or screen protector. If it's not in my hand, it's in my pocket. I don't set it on tables or anywhere, really. Treat that phone like the high-end piece of electronics that it is instead of the way you treat your car keys.
Also: prepare for this thread to be closed.

Idk man it sounds a lot like ur just complaining .. I've had a lot of devices so little stuff doesn't get me anymore but you could've gotten unlucky too but honestly I've had my phone since November and I just haven't tried to hear it creak . .I'm sure it does but I could care less you might have OCD though if ur noticing all that small stuff you might wanna get that checked out.
And the other stuff sounds like u did it ur self cause that first crack is always the hardest after that ur screens pretty much shattered honestly
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I don't have any issues with build quality mime is great!! Flash a kernel to make the colors great!! If you don't really can't what people tell you about the build quality what post this when you know people are going to reply.
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You're judging the build quality of a device sold globally based solely on one defective unit that you happened to receive? That's simply not logical. I for one have a device with no issues and I consistently throw my phone onto my bed (easy 2-3 feet down) and absolutely nothing has happened to it. I can get a creak but only if I press the back of the phone with amounts of force that would never come up in a normal usage scenario. You're hugely exaggerating here, and while I understand your frustration there's really no point complaining about bad luck.

You don't care what anyone says and nobody cares what you say. Let's call it even and move on.
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Well I'm glad to know that other people are having better luck. And I already said I take superb care of it. I don't throw it around, or whatever. I treat it really well. I'm just really frustrated that I always have such bad luck with things like this. I'm just gonna remove this thread as it's not doing anything productive, nor is it necessarily an accurate opinion.

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, nor is it necessarily an accurate opinion.
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Yeah I apologize this thread really shouldn't exist. I just got a bit angry and didn't know where else to put my anger into. The nexus 4 is really a fantastic device, just not MY nexus 4. Besides I'm getting a new back which will fix the creaking issue and cracked back issue which are the two issues that bother me the most. The rest of the issues are fairly minor (except maybe multi touch, but who knows, that could be the back as well, maybe it's a software bug) and I can live with them. I've already calibrated the display so the banding and bleeding issues are a bit less pronounced.

I tested this multitouch thing:
I can place all my 10 fingers on the screen and it will recognize them. But put 4 on it and place them in a line: every "touch" will be gone ..now move one finger (while 4 are on the screen): 1 finger is recognized.
Yes, very strange.
I too have slight creaks on the screws and a bit on the power button. And a lot of small scratches on the back since it just lays on the glass :/

How often does someone need to use their screen like a retard unless u have no fingers

I really shouldn't be complaining too much because it could be much worse. And it only cost 350 dollars.

I don't care what op says. My n4 is the best phone I ever had. And mine build quality is iphone like. I had to rma my first one due to some problem. But rma process is too easy smooth and fast not like iphone.
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How often does someone need to use their screen like a retard unless u have no fingers
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hahah yeah i mean i at most use 2 fingers on my screen at any given time, rarely do i use 3 fingers

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I'm just gonna remove this thread as it's not doing anything productive, nor is it necessarily an accurate opinion.
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At least you realised and admitted this rather than doing what some people do and arguing fruitlessly. If you want this thread to be deleted or closed report the OP for 'maintenance' and ask for it to be closed, or PM a mod.

My journey back to the one

So I made a mistake by exchanging my first one for a s4 what a bust that was that phone was full of lag no matter how much stuff I disabled and turned off and then I did I dug myself a bigger hole by exchanging for an iPhone 5 that was an even bigger mistake I don't even want to go there why that i**** was driving me crazy but I'm happy to be back here what a relief
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So I made a mistake by exchanging my first one for a s4 what a bust that was that phone was full of lag no matter how much stuff I disabled and turned off and then I did I dug myself a bigger hole by exchanging for an iPhone 5 that was an even bigger mistake I don't even want to go there why that i**** was driving me crazy but I'm happy to be back here what a relief
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Why exchange the one in the first place?

Why did you exchange it the first time?
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Some must take that journey of learning to realise that what what one had is better than what one must have but the grass is never greener on the other side

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So I made a mistake by exchanging my first one for a s4 what a bust that was that phone was full of lag no matter how much stuff I disabled and turned off and then I did I dug myself a bigger hole by exchanging for an iPhone 5 that was an even bigger mistake I don't even want to go there why that i**** was driving me crazy but I'm happy to be back here what a relief
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Same adventure for me hahahaah

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Same adventure for me hahahaah
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I'm actually thinking about returning my htc one. For the fact that it gets too hot in the hand, and the power button and vol buttons are a bit akward for daily use. did you get the heating issue as well?

ridearoundsolo said:
So I made a mistake by exchanging my first one for a s4 what a bust that was that phone was full of lag no matter how much stuff I disabled and turned off and then I did I dug myself a bigger hole by exchanging for an iPhone 5 that was an even bigger mistake I don't even want to go there why that i**** was driving me crazy but I'm happy to be back here what a relief
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Im sorry that you had a bad device experience with the S4. But I have to tell you, the S4 is far and away from laggy at all. Even in stock form. Several people that I know and many more on this site would tell you differently. I am going to say that either an app that you use caused the lagg, or the phone was a lemon. Heck, I have my S4 packed to the gills with apps and it is under clocked as well. And I get zero lagg.
Now, as far as the iPhone is concerned, I do not blame you in the least for getting rid of it. The company that I work for gave me an iPhone. After using it for a couple of months. I practically ready to smash it. So, I convinced them to purchase me an S4. For now and as far as a phone is concerned, I could not be happier.
Regardles the One seems as though it is a good phone. There are two things stopping me from owning it. This one is a big one. It is not on the Verizon network. And two, it does not have a micro SD card slot.
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I was an iPhone user some time back, then I got my first Android the Nexus One... (also made by htc)
never going back to stupid iOS hehehe
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sasoq said:
I'm actually thinking about returning my htc one. For the fact that it gets too hot in the hand, and the power button and vol buttons are a bit akward for daily use. did you get the heating issue as well?
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Not sure what awkward would mean, but the one heats just as any phone does, but the aluminum traps it and absorbs it more than say, plastic. That's not to say the phone itself is overheating, meaning for ex, u have a naturally 1.1ghz phone overclocked to 1.8ghz, that heat you're feeling is it screaming for it's life.
The heat on the one is just due to the fact it's aluminum, nothibg to panic about, I PROMISE YOU.
Why don't you get a case? Because you won't be able to feel it and well, as beautiful as it is, and as the case for all smartphones, drop it and it's gone.
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The One feels hotter because the aluminum body conducts heat much better than plastic does. This is a GOOD thing. It means the phone cools off much faster when things get hot.

The power button is awkward to push but nothing that make me thing of using some crappy iPhone or the S4
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Also any quad core phone will get hot

This is seriously the best phone on the market but yea I should have never left, I have unlimited data on my T-Mobile line but apple wouldnt let me use it the way I want so the iPhone had to go
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ridearoundsolo said:
So I made a mistake by exchanging my first one for a s4 what a bust that was that phone was full of lag no matter how much stuff I disabled and turned off and then I did I dug myself a bigger hole by exchanging for an iPhone 5 that was an even bigger mistake I don't even want to go there why that i**** was driving me crazy but I'm happy to be back here what a relief
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always welcome u back to the ONE.. :good::good::good::good::good::good::good:

Now what was the lesson learned??? Lol welcome back.
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Oh yea so the gaming is pretty wack on ios if u have a 5 don't let the large library fool u, the majority of the games don't even fill the screen and havnt seen an update for years so that's a joke
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jachar said:
I was an iPhone user some time back, then I got my first Android the Nexus One... (also made by htc)
never going back to stupid iOS hehehe
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+1 Was in the very same boat..:fingers-crossed:

I think I'm the only one that likes the power button on the top of the phone. I think power buttons on the side of the phone just don't belong. Looks stupid to me. I'd rather re-adjust the phone in my hand to lock it then have it on the side.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158159
As above, "hello" threads or "Samsung sucks" threads aren't allowed. Closed

How i am able to hold my Nexus 6 with one hand

Hi guys!
I made a small album showing my holding position that i posted on Reddit earlier.
http://imgur.com/a/mPBvL

Yeah I hold mine the same way except I put my pinky tip under the charging hole. No problem for me one handing it and I don't have big hands

ilostmypistons said:
Yeah I hold mine the same way except I put my pinky tip under the charging hole. No problem for me one handing it and I don't have big hands
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Yeah I do the same. No issues with holding this phone and still able to use it one handed.

I too like to live on the edge.

Without my pinky below the bottom edge, I can't picture myself holding it (in my case, I am sure it is a cracked screen waiting to happen)
With the pinky below the bottom edge, I of course can't reach the notification bar with my thumb

Balancing the device on your fingers like that would make it highly prone to drops.

Yes. I can hold it one handed fine. The dimple on the back is super useful for this.

I want to see videos of this in action from every one of you!

I have girl hands for a dude but I've been using phablets since the note 1..im use to the whole one handed and two handed scheme already
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imtjnotu said:
I have girl hands for a dude
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Props to you for admitting that lol honestly, ive never heard a bro say that.

Its a workout reaching elements on the screen one handed. I'm playing it safe until my spigen case gets here. Then I can risk dropping haha

I will be honest. I have never had a "phablet" and the largest phone i have had prior to the 6 was the 5. I have very large hands and honestly this is the most natural typing experience since the motorola Q for me. One handed works fine and i do not "fat finger" nearly as much as i used to. Do not get me wrong, the phone is huge, but it actually fits!

I've been holding my notes that way for years so I'm sure once I'm able to track down a 6 for myself I'll have no issues.
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I don't have my nexus 6 yet but I do a similar thing with my 5. I kind of throw it around in my hand changing where I balance it to reach the top of bottom.
It's a skill, really.

Noxey said:
I don't have my nexus 6 yet but I do a similar thing with my 5. I kind of throw it around in my hand changing where I balance it to reach the top of bottom.
It's a skill, really.
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Same here since I'm a chick so my hands are small.
I never noticed that I balanced the phone until I started to picture how I would hold my N6. And I noticed I practically two hand the N5 already 80% of the time. So It wont be that big of a change for me I hope.

I tested things out this week on an LG G flex and this is how I had to hold it. Worked fine. Plus, I'll put Nova on it immediately so I can swipe down from anywhere and don't have to reach the top on the screen.
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or you can get one of these ridiculous things. http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/iphone-6-plus-thumb-extension-accessory/

I am a big guy with big hands but unfortunately this phone is too big for me. I love it but wish it had one handed operations
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viny2cool said:
I am a big guy with big hands but unfortunately this phone is too big for me. I love it but wish it had one handed operations
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Consider a custom launcher like Nova Prime with custom gestures.

I tried that but then I don't get my Google now page on the left screen. Is there any work around for that?
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