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hi i just got the hero and switched to sprint from tmobile cuz im waiting for the evo ......... i have already rooted and flashed a rom im fimilar with all that as i have had a g1 a mytouch and nexus .... i just need some help on choosing a fast stable rom with sense im kinda sick of plain vanilla android n i like senese . well thanks in advance also would like to run apps 2 sd if possible thanks
I have hardly tried them all but I would recomend taking a peek at Damage Control 2.08 It's my current daily driver and is working fantastic!
Truth of the matter is pretty much anything based off the latest sprint 2.1 leak is going to be pretty fast and solid. Lots of people doing great work out there. Been tempted to lean more towards an AOSP style of build lately but have been happy with DC.
*Edit: I see that you came from a Nexus one. Do realize this phone is drastically underpowered in comparison to the N1 and that IMHO Live wallpapers should be avoided at all cost. not many things you can do to really make this phone 'as fast' as the N1's 1Ghz snapdragon but it really is a great little phone for as ancient as the CPU technology under the hood is.*
Try aloysius 2.0.7 it rocks
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ya i had to sell the nexus cuz of finanacil reasons (new son) but sprint gave me the hero to usr til the evo comes out .the first rom i flashed was damae control n i must say im impressed i didnt expect the hero be as good as it actually is well thank u for the feed back im gna just flash a few n try em out thank u
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I have hardly tried them all but I would recomend taking a peek at Damage Control 2.08 It's my current daily driver and is working fantastic!
Truth of the matter is pretty much anything based off the latest sprint 2.1 leak is going to be pretty fast and solid. Lots of people doing great work out there. Been tempted to lean more towards an AOSP style of build lately but have been happy with DC.
*Edit: I see that you came from a Nexus one. Do realize this phone is drastically underpowered in comparison to the N1 and that IMHO Live wallpapers should be avoided at all cost. not many things you can do to really make this phone 'as fast' as the N1's 1Ghz snapdragon but it really is a great little phone for as ancient as the CPU technology under the hood is.*
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Fresh 2.0d. Very stable and complete.
you went from a Nexus to a Hero just to wait on the EVO?
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you went from a Nexus to a Hero just to wait on the EVO?
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Reading comprehension>you
krise11385 said:
the first rom i flashed was damae control n i must say im impressed i didnt expect the hero be as good as it actually is well thank u for the feed back im gna just flash a few n try em out thank u
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i also run DC 2.08 ROM and it is great.. I run it with sense and LWP. I also use the new A2sd with class 6 card. The hero is running smooth.
i also run some TrevE themes on top of it.
side note.. I would like to know your thoughts on how the Hero with 2.1 runs vs the Nexus.
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i also run DC 2.08 ROM and it is great.. I run it with sense and LWP. I also use the new A2sd with class 6 card. The hero is running smooth.
i also run some TrevE themes on top of it.
side note.. I would like to know your thoughts on how the Hero with 2.1 runs vs the Nexus.
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i mean the hero cant compare to the nexus at al as far as speed bc of the processor ..... but i will say this its def alot more snappy then my g1 or mt3g rite befor i got rid of my nexus i had a mt3g i was using the new cyanmod 5 wich is 2.1 and then wen i got the hero i flashed darchdroid wich is basically cyanmod 5 n its def a lot faster on the hero than it was on the mt3g .... now on another note to the guy that was refering to me selling my nexus to go to the hero to wait on the evo i had to do that bc i spent alot of money on the nexus bc i had to buy it out rite now i only spent 50 on my hero n im saving money on my bill as i was paying 93 a month with tmobile for the unlimted everything plan n now im on sprint its gna be only about 70 a month after my first bill bc of activation n taxes n all that n im gna be getting the evo a cheaper price bc im getting it on contract i cant see it being more than 200 maybe 250 at most ...... bc look at the hd2 its now only 99 on a new contract with tmobile so yaaaa i will be saving money all around ...... n the money i spent on the nexus was money i needeed n i should of never had to do it ....... but now that im done explaining myself wich i didnt need to do im happy to be on the hero forums i was a really active member on the g1 forums n was even a beta tester for a few devs n im really hoping to be able to maybe be some help here ... thanks for the warm welcom every one
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i mean the hero cant compare to the nexus at al as far as speed bc of the processor ..... but i will say this its def alot more snappy then my g1 or mt3g rite befor i got rid of my nexus i had a mt3g i was using the new cyanmod 5 wich is 2.1 and then wen i got the hero i flashed darchdroid wich is basically cyanmod 5 n its def a lot faster on the hero than it was on the mt3g .... now on another note to the guy that was refering to me selling my nexus to go to the hero to wait on the evo i had to do that bc i spent alot of money on the nexus bc i had to buy it out rite now i only spent 50 on my hero n im saving money on my bill as i was paying 93 a month with tmobile for the unlimted everything plan n now im on sprint its gna be only about 70 a month after my first bill bc of activation n taxes n all that n im gna be getting the evo a cheaper price bc im getting it on contract i cant see it being more than 200 maybe 250 at most ...... bc look at the hd2 its now only 99 on a new contract with tmobile so yaaaa i will be saving money all around ...... n the money i spent on the nexus was money i needeed n i should of never had to do it ....... but now that im done explaining myself wich i didnt need to do im happy to be on the hero forums i was a really active member on the g1 forums n was even a beta tester for a few devs n im really hoping to be able to maybe be some help here ... thanks for the warm welcom every one
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it would have been hard for me to go from the Nexus to the Hero.
but welcome... I cant wait to get the EVO too
try my fixxxedroms or go with pancake 1.5.
EDIT: Notice - this was originally posted in the Hero CDMA General forums and was moved by a mod here. If you are lost about all the HeroC discussion, this is why.
My Hero is getting to be jealous of all these big brothers... http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/htc-evo-4g-shift-handled-on-video-by-wirefly/
Tempting. I do enjoy physical keyboards, so maybe that is why. 1,400 stock quadrant scores.
Comparison Discussion already been happing on this very forum.
Might be time to say goodbye to the Hero...
I am definately thinking about running out on Sunday to pick this bad boy up. I've been drooling over the Desire Z/G2.
Here's another video Evo Shift/Evo Schmackdown: http://www.wirefly.com/learn/resources/cell-phone-comparison/htc-evo-shift-vs-evo-4g-schmackdown
I'm with you Brando. Probably won't be getting it on launch day, I've got obligations before then, and don't get paid til the 14th. So maybe pick it up on the 15th?
I'd want it if they made a 4G-less version. $10/month surcharge for something I can't use in my area, no thanks.
I'm torn between the two.
The bigger screen size is a major plus. However, after using the Hero for a year, I definitely miss having a physical keyboard.
The Shift is new, whereas the original Evo is 6+ months old.
Decisions, decisions...
Can't wait to pick one up myself.
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I'm torn between the two.
The bigger screen size is a major plus. However, after using the Hero for a year, I definitely miss having a physical keyboard.
The Shift is new, whereas the original Evo is 6+ months old.
Decisions, decisions...
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I just returned my Evo that I got last week and will be picking up the Shift on the 9th. I will definitely be buying it at Radio Shack rather than the Sprint store though! The Evo was just too big, but now my Hero looks so small!
So - back with my Hero for another week
I am returning my evo to get the evo shift 4g at radio shack tomorrow
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I wonder how long it's going to take to get root on this sucka.
I imagine since the G2/DesireZ have been rooted it shouldn't take too long.
I will be looking forward to throwing an AOSP ROM on this bad @ss mutha and overclocking it.
I'm thinking about it too....but wasnt the HTC Sabor supposed to come out Q4 last year or Q1 this year....i guess it's just a rumor but with lg optimus 2x....don't they need to compete....I might wait couple months to see...
HTC Sabor=Vaporware
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HTC Sabor=Vaporware
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got it.....
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I just returned my Evo that I got last week and will be picking up the Shift on the 9th. I will definitely be buying it at Radio Shack rather than the Sprint store though! The Evo was just too big, but now my Hero looks so small!
So - back with my Hero for another week
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i think your gonna miss the evo.
Picking mine up in the am hoping root comes quickly
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Is anybody making the jump to this phone from the Hero? I told myself I was going to wait for a dual core phone from HTC but it seems like that'll be a while. I might settle for this especially considering it's only 150 and I could pick one up right now from Radio Shack.
looking to buy this ASAP. My upgrade is Feb. 1st.
I may go buy it from Best Buy outright, put it on my credit card, return it on Feb. 2nd and rebuy it with my upgrade.
I tweeted with twelpforce on Twitter.
http://www.bbyfeed.com/t/STlb10nbAfiufLbx/
I'm going to head over to Best Buy tomorrow and see how it goes.
just got mine from best buy.... pretty sweeeeeeeeet. wish i could root it... im going to try the unrevoked method for the evo. i found out how to get to hboot with it (vol down + power) easy.
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just got mine from best buy.... pretty sweeeeeeeeet. wish i could root it... im going to try the unrevoked method for the evo. i found out how to get to hboot with it (vol down + power) easy.
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let me know how it goes. not sure why xda hasn't started a forum for the shift 4g yet....
would love to see how things are going...
here is androidcentral - http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-shift-4g/52790-evo-shift-4g-rooted.html
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just got mine from best buy.... pretty sweeeeeeeeet. wish i could root it... im going to try the unrevoked method for the evo. i found out how to get to hboot with it (vol down + power) easy.
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Saw this on another forum:
Chiming in to say I was able to just root my Shift. Installed Superuser app from market, installed z4root. Ran it to temporarily root and it claimed to but didn't work. Ran it again and superuser app popped up asking to grant access. Did so, remounted root, copied su and busybox binaries to /system/bin.
I'm really surprized that Google doesn't plug whatever root exploit this is. I mean I'm glad they don't, but it just seems odd.
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So I just bought the Evo Thursday unaware I can't root the phone. That was the main reason I bought it was to root it, but now it seems im screwed. I need help deciding should I get the Nexus s or keep the Evo, I did some research and the Nexus sounds great and I know it doesn't have a sd slot but it has 16gb built in. Im using a 8gb card and not planning on upgrading. So what should I do I hate a stock phone and most of my apps is for a rooted phone. What would you do?
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So I just bought the Evo Thursday unaware I can't root the phone. That was the main reason I bought it was to root it, but now it seems im screwed. I need help deciding should I get the Nexus s or keep the Evo, I did some research and the Nexus sounds great and I know it doesn't have a sd slot but it has 16gb built in. Im using a 8gb card and not planning on upgrading. So what should I do I hate a stock phone and most of my apps is for a rooted phone. What would you do?
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you should wait until devs find an exploit for evo, its way better than the NS4G
You got 30 days to return it so you could wait, there are some rumors that a few devs are close to getting root on the Evo 4, or just go ahead and take it back. It's really up to you. I liked the Nexus but the fact it didn't have a removable sd card makes me not like it, maybe thats a dumb reason but thats why I didn't like it.
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you should wait until devs find an exploit for evo, its way better than the NS4G
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So I just bought the Evo Thursday unaware I can't root the phone. That was the main reason I bought it was to root it, but now it seems im screwed. I need help deciding should I get the Nexus s or keep the Evo, I did some research and the Nexus sounds great and I know it doesn't have a sd slot but it has 16gb built in. Im using a 8gb card and not planning on upgrading. So what should I do I hate a stock phone and most of my apps is for a rooted phone. What would you do?
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I have both, the NS4G is without a doubt better. There was a issue with the performance of the radio for some people, and that was a major gripe for some people that I think would stop be me from fully recommending but it's a getting updated to Android 2.3.5 with fixes to the radio on Monday.
It's waaaayyy too late to get the EVO 4G. The NS4G is half as old and the tech while slightly better/same (and in the case of the GPU, way more), will get STABLE updates through 2012 I bet. You'll feel a lot better having a NS4G late 2011 - early 2012 guaranteed.
Way better is a little bit of a stretch, but you will be better off with a ROOTED evo. But its anyone's guess when s-off will be achieved with the new h-boot so if you need to be rooted the Nexus is a good choice. I own both phones and I wouldn't keep an unrootable GB evo, no way. I got lucky and scored 2 new in the box s-off evos last weekend so my Nexus is on the nightstand till we get the ota to hopefully fix its only downfall, a horrible radio. Upside of nexus is no workarounds for GPS to work running aosp, it always works and no battery issues that I've experienced. I've tried every GPS driver and fix on my evo and android sytem just kills my battery. If I don't install maps and turn off location and GPS battery life on the evo is as good as the nexus.
Just wanted to chime in since I do own both phones. I'd get a nexus for now and if you don't like it, you will have no problems getting a mint s-off evo down the road.
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you should wait until devs find an exploit for evo, its way better than the NS4G
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rxc777 said:
you should wait until devs find an exploit for evo, its way better than the NS4G
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LOL! Def go with the NSG4g.
http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/nexus-s-4g-review/12017.html
My cousin just traded his EvO in for NSG4G.. and he won't look back. Plus its a google phone, its faster, better hardware, and better screen. You have CM7, MIUI, and other custom Roms as well. Just my 2c.
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LOL! Def go with the NSG4g.
http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/nexus-s-4g-review/12017.html
My cousin just traded his EvO in for NSG4G.. and he won't look back. Plus its a google phone, its faster, better hardware, and better screen. You have CM7, MIUI, and other custom Roms as well. Just my 2c.
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Thanks for the video and reply I love what im hearing because I had a MT4g and all I used was CM7 because I cant stand sense so this is perfect for me. The only real plus I have for the EVO IMO is the screen size and camera but I dont take many pics maybe a couple a month if that so I think I will do the trade in.
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I have both, the NS4G is without a doubt better. There was a issue with the performance of the radio for some people, and that was a major gripe for some people that I think would stop be me from fully recommending but it's a getting updated to Android 2.3.5 with fixes to the radio on Monday.
It's waaaayyy too late to get the EVO 4G. The NS4G is half as old and the tech while slightly better/same (and in the case of the GPU, way more), will get STABLE updates through 2012 I bet. You'll feel a lot better having a NS4G late 2011 - early 2012 guaranteed.
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Thats was a concern going in was the EVO too old to be buying
FWIW, the Nexus S line is pretty old too, but still younger than the EVO.
My vote is for the Nexus S 4G. You already said you don't like Sense. So it makes 'sense' to just get the NS4G. Like others have said, you have 30 days so you could wait and keep the EVO and hope for root if you are sold on the phones hardware.
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FWIW, the Nexus S line is pretty old too, but still younger than the EVO.
My vote is for the Nexus S 4G. You already said you don't like Sense. So it makes 'sense' to just get the NS4G. Like others have said, you have 30 days so you could wait and keep the EVO and hope for root if you are sold on the phones hardware.
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Great idea and if/when all is fix I can root because sprint will charge me 35 extra to restock
Here's my two cents.
On topic, Nexus s.
Off topic a bit, if at all possible go with the evo 3d.
It is the 4g with more ram and processor than the nexus s and the 4g. The 4G is a year old and past its prime. The NS is 6months old and not as good as the 3d.
Back on topic for a lower price the NS4G is the way to go.
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Nexus is not a great phone. (I had and sold two.)
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LOL! Def go with the NSG4g.
My cousin just traded his EvO in for NSG4G.. and he won't look back. Plus its a google phone, its faster, better hardware, and better screen. You have CM7, MIUI, and other custom Roms as well. Just my 2c.
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I owned two Nexus 4g phones and sold them both (returning to my Evo 4G) for the following reasons:
-radio issues = miserable battery life! No joke, 5-6 hours with moderate use. I get twice that time with the Evo 4G. (The new OTA update is supposed to help with WIFI and 4G, NOT 3G, which is where part of the problem lies.
-feels cheap! flimsy, hard, slippery plastic does not feel good in the hand.
-the screen is not better than the Evo 3D. Nexus colors are over saturated, so skin tones are RED, etc. I guess some people like that, but I prefer more accurate colors. And the screen have a green tint.
I suggest you do to a Sprint store and try them out side-by-side. That is the only way to really compare them IMO.
If the ns4g doesn't have synergy then it just isn't cool.
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Lol wut 0_o way better? To each their own I guess, yes I own an Evo, but the NS4G is the better device.
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Thanks guys Im going to wait about 25 day to see what develops with the Evo and if nothing I'll have a few days to see whats out there because I see the Photon is due out July 31 and it has a dual processorfor a hundred bucks more....it could be a epic win
I'd grab a nexus s. It'll get software faster than any other phone and its got super amoled screen.
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I'd grab a nexus s. It'll get software faster than any other phone and its got super amoled screen.
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mkdir android ; cd android ; repo init -u git://android.git.kernel.org/platform/manifest.git ; repo sync
I get the latest updates in about 20 mins... I would wait for the sgs2 imo
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I was in same state as you. Id wait. I wouldnt swap evo, do they still make em as good as they uses to?
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Do not listen to this advice. It couldn't be more bias and wrong. I would say get the nexus s if you like aosp roms. If you want sense then you will need to wait until an exploit is found for root.
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Okay, after much hemmin' and hawin', my girlfriend has decided that she wants an Android phone to replace her aging Crackberry Tour. The phone has served she and I rather reliably for almost 3 years, but she played with her friend's Fascinate, she got wet for the Sammy. For some reason she hates my Evo and thinks it is too big. So it is down to the Epic 4G (because she wants a bloody keyboard). I am trying to talk her into either the Shift or the NS4G but that may be difficult. If I gotta get her the Epic, I will. I liked the phone when I had it for 2 weeks as a demo, but I know the support for it from both the Dev standpoint and the Android standpoint blows.
Either way she goes, the phone is getting rooted. Too bad she likes iOS, er Touchwiz.
Have you shown her miui?
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Have you shown her miui?
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Not yet. I may do that after I root it. If she doesn't like it, I will get her back to TW.
My son insisted on a keyboard too. I got him the Shift and he loves it.
The Evo is pretty damn big but my GF got one after her Epic had so many problems stock. I say avoid and get the Shift.
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Okay, after much hemmin' and hawin', my girlfriend has decided that she wants an Android phone to replace her aging Crackberry Tour. The phone has served she and I rather reliably for almost 3 years, but she played with her friend's Fascinate, she got wet for the Sammy. For some reason she hates my Evo and thinks it is too big. So it is down to the Epic 4G (because she wants a bloody keyboard). I am trying to talk her into either the Shift or the NS4G but that may be difficult. If I gotta get her the Epic, I will. I liked the phone when I had it for 2 weeks as a demo, but I know the support for it from both the Dev standpoint and the Android standpoint blows.
Either way she goes, the phone is getting rooted. Too bad she likes iOS, er Touchwiz.
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Just leave her phone stock. She could care less if its rooted, and it will save you the headache of dealing with her complaining when something goes wrong.
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The Evo is pretty damn big but my GF got one after her Epic had so many problems stock. I say avoid and get the Shift.
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You say, "stock"? I guess it wasn't rooted?
As for the shift, I asked her about it and she hates my phone and that is just a smaller version of my phone with a keyboard.
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Just leave her phone stock. She could care less if its rooted, and it will save you the headache of dealing with her complaining when something goes wrong.
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Actually, she works in IT and she wants me to root it for her. She can TS her own issues once she has it and I show her a few things. I am not worried about her complaining. She is fed up with the Crackberry and the hybrids that she had loaded on it.
I got my wife the shift and she loves it.
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I got my wife the shift and she loves it.
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My wife has a shift as well, so I rooted, etc for her. But, using that thing after using, and being used to, both the ogevo and Evo3D is a nightmare for me, lol. The buttons are NOT where my fingers think they 'should be', and every time I have to use her Shift, I just want to throw it through the nearest window. It IS fast, and it DOES run smoothly, however.
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i have a shift use it mostly for movies videos and shows. when the wife uses it she types away on the keyboard and likes it. good battery life also. ( after rooting and adjustments.)
Have her feel both phones one after the other. The shift feels just so much better.
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.
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Have her feel both phones one after the other. The shift feels just so much better.
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.
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Yeah, I tried that in the Sprint store, but still no dice. Oh well, we have 30 days.
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You say, "stock"? I guess it wasn't rooted?
As for the shift, I asked her about it and she hates my phone and that is just a smaller version of my phone with a keyboard.
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Right out of the box, nothing done to it at all. It didn't make it through the 30 day return policy. It was more like 2 weeks.
Well, I gave her the phone last night and she loves it. It helps that it's rooted with the latest GB update.
I had forgotten how much nicer the Galaxy S screens were than the Evo.
My kid wants to swap phones with me,he has a SG2 and its brand new,but likes sense roms like me,so he wants to change #'s and phones,we are both up for upgrades next year,i would like to try something different and learn to dev for Samsung phones,maybe i can port some things between both phones,im not sure yet,maybe i'll just play around with it and see what it intells.
once you go Sammy, it is easy to forget HTC quickly
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once you go Sammy, it is easy to forget HTC quickly
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I must say, I have been burned by Samsung with the OG Epic (got it for my wife, and EASILY my worst decision, technology-wise), and I vowed never to return. However, Evo LTE vs SG3 is a very debatable decision.
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I must say, I have been burned by Samsung with the OG Epic (got it for my wife, and EASILY my worst decision, technology-wise), and I vowed never to return. However, Evo LTE vs SG3 is a very debatable decision.
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Ha, I have to side with alaman, sammy baby. Though yes, they are fairly comparable; at that point its personal build choice and brand at that point.
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Ha, I have to side with alaman, sammy baby. Though yes, they are fairly comparable; at that point its personal build choice and brand at that point.
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"Personal build choice" is my real decision maker. I really, REALLY like Sense, and Sense 4 is a great improvement. Whenever I upgrade, I will definitely be monitoring my 14 day swap period from Sprint.
I'll keep on reading different posts for different opinions from the developer's point of view. Every one that I know who actually have a SG3 only tell me that "It is nice. I like it."
Seriously...not very helpful.
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"Personal build choice" is my real decision maker. I really, REALLY like Sense, and Sense 4 is a great improvement. Whenever I upgrade, I will definitely be monitoring my 14 day swap period from Sprint.
I'll keep on reading different posts for different opinions from the developer's point of view. Every one that I know who actually have a SG3 only tell me that "It is nice. I like it."
Seriously...not very helpful.
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Lol I know how you feel, because thats a debatable subject for me to
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Honestly I hate flashing on the sg2 only for the sole fact that I don't do it when I'm out of the house because I'm worried I will forget what recovery kernel combo I'm using and emmc brick it, its not as nice to flash on as the evo. But the better screen and dual core processor are what make it great. Its a multimedia power house for me.
My second sg2 arrives tomorrow but I'm still going to rock my og till it dies for good.
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Honestly I hate flashing on the sg2 only for the sole fact that I don't do it when I'm out of the house because I'm worried I will forget what recovery kernel combo I'm using and emmc brick it, its not as nice to flash on as the evo. But the better screen and dual core processor are what make it great. Its a multimedia power house for me.
My second sg2 arrives tomorrow but I'm still going to rock my og till it dies for good.
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So your saying its hard to flash the SG 2?I love my OG,dont get me wrong,this is the best phone i've used by a long shot and i love the wide variety of roms/kernels and mods and its easy to develope on.
And a second question...must you flash different modems according to the rom, just like the Samsung Epic? In my experience with the Epic, modems and recovery images must be flashed using Odin, which means I need a computer. Very annoying, especially when a new rom is acting up, and I'm not at home to use my computer.
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And a second question...must you flash different modems according to the rom, just like the Samsung Epic? In my experience with the Epic, modems and recovery images must be flashed using Odin, which means I need a computer. Very annoying, especially when a new rom is acting up, and I'm not at home to use my computer.
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So your saying i cant wipe everything and reinstall a nandroid??Unless i'm at home near a computer??If thats the case,then ill stick with my OG.
Unless your using a kernel and recovery from source, its best to Odin to flash just so your safe. I have mixed feelings about Odin. But no don't have to flash a modem, most roms I see come with one.
Its not hard to flash, Odin does some of it for you. You just have to watch what your flashing, if your on a leaked recovery/kernel and you wipe data it factory reset then you can brick your phone. Its mainly going from ics to gb or a different ics. I know they just got a official ics ota a few months back which helps.
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Don't get me wrong...Odin makes life very easy. I easily flashed a custom recovery with no preparations at all. However, I NEED a computer. That's my biggest issue. I know that there is a mobile Odin, but the Epic is my wife's phone, and mobile Odin doesn't help if the phone goes bonkers on her.
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My wife has the E4GT. I rooted it a couple of weeks ago in about fifteen minutes time. However, you pretty much have to use Odin (or Mobile Odin, which is a paid app from the Play Store) for flashing, etc, and Odin, to me at least, is pretty foreign, having used nothing but HTC devices for nearly three years now. One thing I do like about Samsung is not having to deal with S-on or S-off. The SGS II is a nice phone with lots of potential, though. The screen is bigger and better than the OG, and it's running a 1.2 Ghz dual-core versus the OG's 1 Ghz single-core. The SGS II doesn't come with a SD card but the slot is there should you desire to use a SD card. The camera is also better, as well. Like everything else, though, it all boils down to personal preference.
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Ok, so here's a question for everyone. I don't want to litter the forum with yet ANOTHER thread about your options.
I want to upgrade my phone, and I am deciding between an EVO LTE or SG3.
However, my funds are a bit tight...so should I settle for the SG2 or the Galaxy Nexus?
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Ok, so here's a question for everyone. I don't want to litter the forum with yet ANOTHER thread about your options.
I want to upgrade my phone, and I am deciding between an EVO LTE or SG3.
However, my funds are a bit tight...so should I settle for the SG2 or the Galaxy Nexus?
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Probably if you wait until after the Nov releases, and Thanksgiving you'll probably get one of your first two choices on the cheap/some sort of sale, no??
Yes, that's true. I think that I'll probably wait for the end of next month.
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^ Patience is a virtue my brother. It's just like me I was about to buy the SG3 last month then suddenly I change my mind and I told my self I'm going to stick to my OG for awhile then here right now the SGN2 / N7100 was released which might be my next phone. But I will never leave my OG. It's like a part of my body!
sorry for the OT. Here's my answer though : Well if you have the money to get an SG2 well go for it the other people explain it why. :good:
Sprint just offered me an SG 2 or Nexus for free for an additional line or 2 year agreement,lol.
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Sprint just offered me an SG 2 or Nexus for free for an additional line or 2 year agreement,lol.
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I would take the Nexus if they offered it to me...naybe I should call on the phone and complain.
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Is this odin thing true for the gs 3 because if so I dont think I'll be switching samsung, I rarely go in computer, because I have a phone that does it all for me
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