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I've looked at functional G2s at Walmart, Bestbuy, and now the T-Mobile store. At each, when held upside down, the screen fell away from the body. I've seen early reports from G2 early adopters that this was occurring, but never heard any response on whether it was 'normal' or not.
Obviously, the demo phones at retail have been handled by many people and are more worn than a new phone fresh from the box. The hinge on each felt loose. The TMO rep at the store today mentioned that the lift up movement of the G2 would preserves the keys and was able to demonstrate a rubbing effect on the Slide, for what thats worth.
My question is, fresh from the box, how stable/tight should the G2 hinge be? Trying to decide whether not to buy a G2 or a MT4G once full root has been achieved.
I have had my G2 for about a week now and I don't baby it and when held upside down it does not open. But my wifes same age does open. So they age all different I think.
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I have a first week G2 and it the screen does not fall down when held upside down. nor does the screen close on itself in landscape mode while being rotated all angles.
My G2 hinge falls down pretty easily when help upside down. It in no way feels flimsy, just a nuisance if you tend to text while laying down on your back, which I don't do much of, but hey, there's an on-screen keyboard that fixes that problem pretty quickly.
There are many ways to grip the phone while holding it upside down so the people who say that their screen doesn't open are holding it in a way where they're slightly making contact with a portion of the top half causing the screen to stay in place. As for me, it really isn't an issue because I never have a need to hold my phone upside down. In my pocket, it doesn't open. It only opens when I want it to. It feels sturdy and well built. There has been widespread paranoia over it due to its unusual design and people who handle it for the first time try holding it in all sorts of weird angles when they wouldn't normally do so in everyday usage. There is no defect.
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Thanks for the replies. Still torn on between the MT4G and the G2. Want a physical keyboard and prefer stock Android, but the MT4G feels more solid because it lacks the hinge.
I've had my g2 for a month and the hinge on mine is still pretty sturdy. When I hold it upside down it doesn't open unless I shake it. I'm guessing the hinge issue is only with some phones.
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My hinge opens when I hold it upside down, but to get it to do it you have to hold it only by the back half, and really who does that, truth is its never bothered me, even when texting upside down the way I hold my phone it cant close by itself , this phone is worth getting, and perm. roots only a matter of time. I love the keyboard, it was kinda akward at first, but now I dont think I would be happy without it now. I haven't played the the MT4g yet but I can say im 100% happy with my G2 and with all the new mods coming out everyday its only getting better.
people with big hands may be able to use a part of index fingers to hold the screen but for my hands, it's hard and uncomfortable. it's like supporting the weight of screen.
i was wondering if i should put on double sided tape or insert some thin plastic film around hinge to make it tight.
Yeah my index's hold the screen up and stable by default. But for people with smaller hand sit mite be uncomfortable. Either way the G2 is meant to be like this. Its the whole Z-hinge.
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My phone, when holding the backend only, does hang the screen in open.
I, for one, don't care. I've never had the screen open on me. The only time my G2 would be upside down is if I'm lying on my back or I'm putting it down to hide my screen from people (or not ). When I use my keyboard, I hold it like I do with my game controllers and PSP; index fingers railing the sides of the keyboard and curving along the booty, middle fingers curved and pinpointed at the tips at symmetrical points on the middle line, and then the bottom of the keyboard lying on my ring finger and the equivalent.
I like how fast the screen opens and how easy it is after getting the gel case.
Bateluer said:
Thanks for the replies. Still torn on between the MT4G and the G2. Want a physical keyboard and prefer stock Android, but the MT4G feels more solid because it lacks the hinge.
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The MyTouch 4G is ugly as hell.
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The MyTouch 4G is ugly as hell.
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Only the white model.
The other colors looks decent.
Roomate ordered replacment g2, apparently they changed the design on the new ones being shipped because his is springloaded now. Sucks because I'm passed my 14 day remorse. With this new design this phone is amazing!
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Roomate ordered replacment g2, apparently they changed the design on the new ones being shipped because his is springloaded now. Sucks because I'm passed my 14 day remorse. With this new design this phone is amazing!
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Seems this way. I got a new G2 a few days back and the hinge is rock solid.
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Seems this way. I got a new G2 a few days back and the hinge is rock solid.
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If they DID change it up, I'm going to cry with joy. Can you two post the model numbers of the newer phones with solid hinges? It's under the battery.
EDIT: Err... the other of "you two" being pierrekid.
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If they DID change it up, I'm going to cry with joy. Can you two post the model numbers of the newer phones with solid hinges? It's under the battery.
EDIT: Err... the other of "you two" being pierrekid.
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I would be very interested in knowing this information as well. Any chance we could get some pictures of both?
Yup, when he gets home ill take a pic for you guys
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Yup, when he gets home ill take a pic for you guys
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Appreciate it.
I just checked and both my first and second replacement are Part # 99HLW021-00 XE
I have really loose hinges on both of mine. I'm only 4 days into my remorse period on the second one. So I'm interested in this information as well.
Im under my 30 days so I've takin my phone back twice already for a new one. The first on was a 0004 the second was a 0003 and now I have a 0004 again. It seems like the 0004s are a little snappier when launching apps and navigating through the general UI itself. Or am I just hallucinating. I'll tell you something else! When you first get the phone its set to vibrate when you touch the soft keys and the keyboard. The 0003 vibrated a lot more when you hit the keys which I didn't like. The 0004 is more faint vibration. I'll be trading thus guy in for a new one again this week because the screen is lifting already straight out of the box
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WoW! So many in 30 days, what do they say when you take it in? I have one thats under the 30 and has one stuck pixel, I had decided to just keep it (0003) but if its really that easy, why now, lol. Do you get a fresh set of 30 days when you get the new one???
No my 30 days is up the 25th
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I just dont see how you could possibly get 4 bad phones.
I got mine on the first day it was released and the only thing I see is are to spots I think from dabbing my finger on the screen lol
But I think I can live with it
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I've had all three hardware revisions and I've noticed the same things so it's not just you.
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When I push down on the bottom .left corner of the screen I can watch it pill back up. From what I've read around the internet it only gets worse and to take it back if you can. Maybe radio shack is getting crap phones who knows. All I know is that I'm under my thirty days and its worth another try to get one that is exceptible in my eyes. It's not exceptible for a screen to be separating from the phone itself right outta the box. There are standards to be upheld.
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I got mine from Radio Shack in December, and I've had no issues so far with the screen. Good luck!
iv had mine for a long time n its hw v3 i havent noticed anything like that
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When I push down on the bottom .left corner of the screen I can watch it pill back up. From what I've read around the internet it only gets worse and to take it back if you can. Maybe radio shack is getting crap phones who knows. All I know is that I'm under my thirty days and its worth another try to get one that is exceptible in my eyes. It's not exceptible for a screen to be separating from the phone itself right outta the box. There are standards to be upheld.
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I agree, I would not settle for a screen separating at all! I am gonna keep my phone with the one stuck pixel though. To much to do, setting phone up and all for just one pixel. My luck the replacement would have 2 stuck pixels! lol
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I agree, I would not settle for a screen separating at all! I am gonna keep my phone with the one stuck pixel though. To much to do, setting phone up and all for just one pixel. My luck the replacement would have 2 stuck pixels! lol
Good Luck
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Lol I set my phone up multiple times per week.
swyped from my cyanogenized and gingerbreaded EVO
That is the problem with the Evo I'm on my fourth since September and I finally got one with no screen separation but it makes so many like cracking noises when you put some pressure on it.
Htc needs to step it up
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I took my first one back right after my 30 days because the usb port was falling apart. Two weeks later, I took the second one back because the software was bugging out & the phone wouldn't boot. Neither were rooted & I have insurance, so it was super easy and free. I got this one, rooted it, and that was in December & I've had no problems.
I agree about the haptic feedback on the 003s. I hate it, it feels like a toy or something. I dial it down to barely noticeable in CM Settings, but the 004s still feel smother.
Before I purchased this phone, naturally I read and watched some video reviews. Many said that the phone felt cheap and plasticy. I thought to hell with that, I'm going to purchase it anyways because I want the pure Google experience. Always after a few days with the phone I must whole heartedly disagree with those people. Yes, the back and bezel trim are plastic but that's good because this phone is awesomely light. I think the fit and finish of this phone exude quality. Aesthetically this phone is beautiful and impressive. I'm so happy I bought it. Just wanted to exclaim my delight.
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I heard the same thing before I got mine. Then I held one in my hands and realized that was incredibly wrong.
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I bought mine release day just like the epic. I read after about a cheap feel and laughed. I didn't realize how much of a brick the epic was this phone is perfect for me
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Congrats on your ns4g. IMO Im fine with plastic phones. When they are dropped on the floor they are light enough not to cause major damage unlike other heavier phones made with metal accents. My Motorola i335 is made out of plastic/rubber and doesn't feel premium at all but boy that phone can take a beating.
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I got a zagg and the black sprint gel case and I feel it's pretty well protected. I also am VERY careful with this expensive toy and never abuse it. It's never been dropped since release day and I plan on keeping it that way. A front pants pocket with nothing in it but the phone and the screen facing my leg is the way I carry it around. I had the black life raft triple layer case for it but it was just too much of a pain to touch the edges of the screen without the edges of the case interfering.
Sorry for the two post but tapatalk was being a pita. The phone feels solid yet light. I don't twist or flex the phone to see if it creaks. I'm too paranoid and careful to try that with it. It's too expensive to be screwing around like that just for kicks.
It doesn't creak or anything. Very solid construction. Better than the Evo 4G if you ask me. Speakers found better too and lag its much better as well. light is good imo, not like the epic. That thing felt cheap.
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It feels good to me, and like MrDrumngun said, better than the HTC Evo.
Now, I don't think it is as good as the HTC Desire or HTC Sensation, I would still prefer that over the plastic.
But also, the actual QUALITY CONTROL sucks. I'm on my second, going on third, Nexus S 4G.
On the first, the WiFi and my Profile/PRL updates stopped working.
On my second phone, I had an image burned into the screen somehow. They replaced the screen, and now my back button sometimes gets stuck.
Mr Drum, how.is your battery life? I have the Sprint Nexus too, and my EVO gets 3d better battery life. That is why I switched back to the EVO for now. EVO gets more than 24 hrs on a charge. Nexus gets maybe 6-8 hrs.
Mr Drum, how.is your battery life? I have the Sprint Nexus too, and my EVO gets 3d better battery life. That is why I switched back to the EVO for now. EVO gets more than 24 hrs on a charge. Nexus gets maybe 6-8 hrs.
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Mine lasts me more than 24 hrs. More so if I disable 4g.
I just switched to Sprint and I am not sure if it is my phone or service - on several occasions it won't register an incoming call, and I will get a VM notification.
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ok. Seems fine to me.
I have the same problem. At first I thought it was Google voice integration that was causing it. But I disabled it and still have problems with missed calls.
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Mine lasts me more than 24 hrs. More so if I disable 4g.
I just switched to Sprint and I am not sure if it is my phone or service - on several occasions it won't register an incoming call, and I will get a VM notification.
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I have the same problem. At first I thought it was Google voice integration that was causing it. But I disabled it and still have problems with missed calls.
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I had that allllll the time back when I was on Sprint. I think it's just a "feature" of their network
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Mr Drum, how.is your battery life? I have the Sprint Nexus too, and my EVO gets 3d better battery life. That is why I switched back to the EVO for now. EVO gets more than 24 hrs on a charge. Nexus gets maybe 6-8 hrs.
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This post just made me spit water all over my monitor/keyboard.
I came from the Sprint HTC Evo 4G. I find battery life on the Nexus S to be FAR superior.
On the Evo, I took phone off charger in morning, and could barely make it home from work. Sometimes I had to plug it in while at work.
On the Nexus, I take phone off charger in morning, and work all day, come home, hang out, go to sleep, and my battery will still have enough juice left to get me about half-way through another day.
EDIT: i should clarify, I went from the CDMA Sprint HTC Evo 4G to the GSM T-Mobile Nexus S. GSM uses less power than CDMA, and around here, T-Mobile has better coverage than Sprint. Those factors could certainly be just as significant as phone hardware.
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It doesn't creak or anything. Very solid construction. Better than the Evo 4G if you ask me. Speakers found better too and lag its much better as well. light is good imo, not like the epic. That thing felt cheap.
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better lag? have you tried the roms? i like zulugen
I find the battery life on my Nexus to be far superior to the EVO except for when my Evo was running CM7 with a Savaged Zen SBC kernel. I like this phone so much better.
Completely agree. Thought I would dislike the construction, but think it's ultimately more solid than my Evo. The Evo's back was held in mostly by friction and it always stuck out very slightly and squeaked when held firmly. This is solid and light and just all around awesome.
The battery life is not up to Evo standards, though. Simple truth in my experience. The display just eats a much higher percentage of battery than my Evo ever did, and going a whole day without charging or swapping is impossible. The external speaker is also highly inferior to the Evo's. The Evo has an outstanding speaker with great volume and clarity. The one on the NS4G is middling at best.
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.The display just eats a much higher percentage of battery than my Evo ever did....
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I'm not understanding what that has to do with battery life?
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I'm not understanding what that has to do with battery life?
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I get worse battery life on the Nexus than I ever did on the Evo, and the culprit appears to be the screen.
In general, Samoled uses less power than LCD. Fwiw.
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Sadly I must report the death of my Nexus One.
I held as long as I could. Was waiting for the Nexus prime but had to get another type.
She completely stopped working. Nothing. I tried everything.
Unfortunately went with the G2X. Heard a lot of people here went to it when they came out and didn't like it. But I figure it any it anyway
Nice phone. Fast, 4g. But not my N1. Track ball :-( notification light :-( etc
Time to root it and hope for the best
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Sad to see it goes
I'm still holding on to mine, it's started showing some signs of aging already.
Do you still have a Nexus One desktop dock anyhow?
Never had one....
Beginning of the year the power button failed. Then it was just down hill from there
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My power button is doing well, except the volume rocker. I have to push really hard to register a click
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Sadly I must report the death of my Nexus One.
I held as long as I could. Was waiting for the Nexus prime but had to get another type.
She completely stopped working. Nothing. I tried everything.
Unfortunately went with the G2X. Heard a lot of people here went to it when they came out and didn't like it. But I figure it any it anyway
Nice phone. Fast, 4g. But not my N1. Track ball :-( notification light :-( etc
Time to root it and hope for the best
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After you root your G2X you can use LG 2X/G2X Notifications form the Market to have the soft keys blink when you have a pending notification. You can also use this app to reduce how bright they are when on normally, as for most people at 100% they are simply too bright.
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My power button is doing well, except the volume rocker. I have to push really hard to register a click
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hehe yes have the exact same issue
1.5 years later, the power button no longer works and the volume-down button doesn't always respond. still love the phone though, waiting for the Prime.
I was waiting for the prime, but had to make the change....still sad
Interestingly my first Android phone was also a Nexus One, and I also replaced it with the G2X.
My N1 still works fine. I just stopped using it when I bought a brand new G2X for $300 on ebay. The N1 is definitely one of the best phones I've ever owned. The only real complaint I've had with it since the G'bread update is the lack of space for apps, even with the app2sd mod.
The G2X is nice, especially since it still has stock G'bread, but yeah the lack of a notification light and trackball is annoying. The stock Gingerbread camera also sucks on the G2X, so I flashed clockworkmod and installed the LG Froyo app, but now the front camera is virtually useless. Also the phone doesn't operate as well as the N1. Sometimes my internet gets stuck in upload only, the GPS is wildly inconsistent, and a couple of my apps from the N1 are also incompatible (Tetris, Asphalt 5).
Technically the N1 I have now is my second one. I got the original March of 2010, but destroyed it March of this year (fully my fault). The replacement didn't have my customized engraving, had crappy build quality (the metal band at the back and the bottom left corner of the screen glass weren't entirely flush with the phone), and it had the defective button problem. The button failed completely midway through the summer so I sent the phone in to HTC to fix it.
Right now I'm waiting for my upgrade to come in January so I can get the HTC Amaze which seems close to perfect for me, except for the 4.3" screen and HTC Sense.
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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
Sent from my SPH-D700 using xda app-developers app
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.
Samsung Epic - Tapatalk 2
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.