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haven't seen much talk on samsung galaxy s II

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review/
looks like quite a phone! i've had it out against samsung since i first bought the samsung moment for my wife and i (and had both of them swapped 3 times because of random data disconnections and no gps locks), but perhaps they've changed. what are your thoughts?

Because we talk about the EVO here.

do we know for sure this is coming to sprint? if so id say a fall launch date. ill pick one up if it does in fact come.

Haven't heard anything about this coming to Sprint.
And it does look like a beast of a phone.
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conqu1stador said:
Haven't heard anything about this coming to Sprint.
And it does look like a beast of a phone.
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Looks like a wanna be iPhone to me
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conqu1stador said:
Haven't heard anything about this coming to Sprint.
And it does look like a beast of a phone.
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i heard a rumor that it may on android central.

swaze said:
Looks like a wanna be iPhone to me
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hence why apple is currently suing samsung over it.

swaze said:
Looks like a wanna be iPhone to me
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I don't like the 'home' button. And wasn't this the one to kick off the lawsuit? I see it ... the similarities, if you will, but I meant more as a whole. This phone is supposed to pack a punch.
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If this phone, the 3D and the nexus S dropped on the same day id hands down get the GS2. Ive been following it for a minute but its looking like AT&T at this point so thats not even an option for me. IF it comes to Sprint or VZW im getting it

rushco said:
Because we talk about the EVO here.
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and the nexus s 4g

rushco said:
Because we talk about the EVO here.
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this is the general section. and the nexus & evo3d or any future phone that will dethrone the evo is worthy to talk about here. it's upgrade time for most of us and probably most of the devs including toast. nothing wrong with having a discussion.

Knowing Sprint, we will probably get a keyboard variation of that phone. Epic 2 or Epic __, maybe a new name entirely. EPIC 3D would be funny lol (1st Qwerty 3D phone )
It does seem impressive, Samsung seems to be cleaing up thier updating track record too. The only excuse I have of not buying it is the weaker XDA backing. Not to say there will be none but I prefer HTC + XDA.

http://db.tt/u7ryyLG
One of the galaxy s ll live wp...pretty cool it supports real time weather and time change(day to night)!

http://db.tt/mlLcTrm
The second galaxy s ll live wp...this one seems to only support time change tho!

fixxxer2008 said:
hence why apple is currently suing samsung over it.
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This is what crApple is suing Samsung over:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samm...n-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-units-this-year_id18520
The interesting part is the rumor that Eldar Murtazin spread this week in regards to the Apple-Samsung lawsuit, about a Samsung Galaxy S3 upgrade that is coming late fall, with 4.5" edge-to-edge Super AMOLED Plus display of high resolution, and no hardware keys. These same features Apple is said planning to introduce in the iPhone 6, which will appear many months after the SGS 3, which must have annoyed Cupertino to no end.
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Essentially, Samsung developed features for the Galaxy S3 that Stevie boy wanted to release in the iPhone 6, so Apple is trying to slow/stop Samsung in court, so Apple can be the first one to release those features.

I'm sure Sprint will get a variant of this, its the successor to the Epic 4G. I just hope that this time it doesn't have a hardware keyboard. I think this phone would be the best choice for the next Nexus phone.

[Q] So the Nexus S 4G comes out May 8th

How will this help us epic users on may 8th?

The answer is still: We will have to wait and see how the source code from the Nexus is useful, which depends on which hardware elements it shares with our Epics.

Uh, well is someone going to supply an epic dev with what they need?

wj0t said:
Uh, well is someone going to supply an epic dev with what they need?
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Yes.
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Source code is posted on the internet for everyone.

qbking77 said:
Yes.
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that should have been my first question, cause that's all i wanted to know, ha.
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Source code is posted on the internet for everyone.
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I kinda figured but I didn't want to assume, thanks for the info!

So will anyone be getting the nexus s
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raymond4 said:
So will anyone be getting the nexus s
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Nobody smart.

I would probably get one if someone bought one and wanted to trade it for an epic for what ever reason

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Nobody smart.
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Or someone who's happy with they'd phone but hates the bugs. Hardware wise both phones may share the same cpu and gpu but everything else is better in the nexus s. Like the gps chip for one. While I do prefer the epic 4Gs looks the nexus a is a better handset in the end. I'm tired of constantly searching for that "perfect" rom. A pure google experience is the closest thing I can think of.
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Don't think the Nexus is without its problems, from what I've read the screen seems to be very susceptible to cracks thanks to the curved shape and there is a bug with the messaging app that sends to thewrong recipient.

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Nobody smart.
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I don't see why you need to be insulting people who want to get a Nexus S 4G. It seems like a good phone for someone who wants to have the latest android releases immediately available to them. My wife is probably getting the Nexus S 4G as an upgrade from her HTC Hero. The main reason is that she loves CM7 on her Hero and I can't guarantee her CM7 (or future CM releases) on any other phone for sprint. You calling her stupid or in your words "nobody smart" is pretty ridiculous on multiple levels, but mostly because her reasons for getting the Nexus are sound.
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Don't think the Nexus is without its problems, from what I've read the screen seems to be very susceptible to cracks thanks to the curved shape and there is a bug with the messaging app that sends to thewrong recipient.
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That bug wasn't Nexus specific, it was common to android. One of the developers at Google made a blog post about it a while ago.

Yes, i see your point for CM7 on the Nexus...
Are you guys forgetting the Evo3D is right around the corner?
Along with its HUGE Dev community and CM7 pretty much already guaranteed for it....
Screw the GS2 b/c after overclocking the Evo3D i doubt ill need anymore speed...
Yes the 3D is a gimmick but the specs of the phone is so tempting.
GS2 will be out like 2-3 months after and i don't see them getting updated till next year by sammy because we all know how that goes....

richse said:
You calling her stupid or in your words "nobody smart" is pretty ridiculous on multiple levels, but mostly because her reasons for getting the Nexus are sound.
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I think he was referring to anyone who would be paying full price to go from our epics to its fraternal twin... now from a hero to a nexus, BRILLIANT! I would never be able to hang onto a phone that long though..
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When I get a new phone....hopefully...soon, I'm not real sure what it will be. The Nexus just feels AWESOME in your hand but I'm used to the slide out keyboard. The GSII sounds awesome as well but we saw how the support was on the Samsung side plus TW makes development SO much more difficult.
The Nexus S 4G isn't really a step forward like the GSII or the EVO 3D will be. It would also be hard to leave the SAMOLED screen for Super LCD/TFT. Decisions...Decisions...
Been using a 3 years old Palm Pre and have been amazed at how it just works. The specs of the HP Pre 3 look to be pretty solid. I love how emails works correctly on the Pre. I hate the unreliability of email polling on Android in general.

O o plus the Nexus S 4G doesn't have an XDA section.....

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When I get a new phone....hopefully...soon, I'm not real sure what it will be. The Nexus just feels AWESOME in your hand but I'm used to the slide out keyboard. The GSII sounds awesome as well but we saw how the support was on the Samsung side plus TW makes development SO much more difficult.
The Nexus S 4G isn't really a step forward like the GSII or the EVO 3D will be. It would also be hard to leave the SAMOLED screen for Super LCD/TFT. Decisions...Decisions...
Been using a 3 years old Palm Pre and have been amazed at how it just works. The specs of the HP Pre 3 look to be pretty solid. I love how emails works correctly on the Pre. I hate the unreliability of email polling on Android in general.
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I really love WebOS but when the hell are they going to come out with a newly designed phone model for God's sake? I understand some people still like it but I don't see why they can't have a little variety.

063_XOBX said:
Don't think the Nexus is without its problems, from what I've read the screen seems to be very susceptible to cracks thanks to the curved shape and there is a bug with the messaging app that sends to thewrong recipient.
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wow thats all i can say...
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Yes, i see your point for CM7 on the Nexus...
Are you guys forgetting the Evo3D is right around the corner?
Along with its HUGE Dev community and CM7 pretty much already guaranteed for it....
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great cool teh evo 3d will have cm7. and when 2.4 comes out the nexus will be rocking that for a good while. and assuming that htc locked the bootloader like they did the thunderbolt then when it comes time for the evo3d to get it.. well it wont, not without an official 2.4 kernel and yes i mean that will include cm8
ptfdmedic said:
The Nexus S 4G isn't really a step forward like the GSII or the EVO 3D will be. It would also be hard to leave the SAMOLED screen for Super LCD/TFT. Decisions...Decisions...
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sorry to break it to ya but the only superlcd versions of the nexus are outside of america, everyone sold inside gets a samoled
i know i will have my nexus s 4g day one. ill be working with k0nane and the rest of ACS to see if we cant bring anything good over to there, and vice versa.

ptfdmedic said:
Been using a 3 years old Palm Pre and have been amazed at how it just works. The specs of the HP Pre 3 look to be pretty solid. I love how emails works correctly on the Pre. I hate the unreliability of email polling on Android in general.
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Ya, I loved the web os! just wish they had more apps and support!

shabbypenguin said:
wow thats all i can say...
great cool teh evo 3d will have cm7. and when 2.4 comes out the nexus will be rocking that for a good while. and assuming that htc locked the bootloader like they did the thunderbolt then when it comes time for the evo3d to get it.. well it wont, not without an official 2.4 kernel and yes i mean that will include cm8
sorry to break it to ya but the only superlcd versions of the nexus are outside of america, everyone sold inside gets a samoled
i know i will have my nexus s 4g day one. ill be working with k0nane and the rest of ACS to see if we cant bring anything good over to there, and vice versa.
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I think he meant the Evo 3D. Hes torn between choosing the SAMOLED Nexus S or the SLCD Evo 3D (which in reality is a qHD screen).

Decisions, Decisions: Iphone 5 Coming to sprint, Docs revealed

http://www.bgr.com/2011/09/04/best-...e-5-for-sprint-preorders-starting-next-month/
Not that I'm getting it, lol.
What are your thoughts?

Idk I have the nexus and it perfect I just see myself getting really bored of an iPhone
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http://www.bgr.com/2011/09/04/best-...e-5-for-sprint-preorders-starting-next-month/
Not that I'm getting it, lol.
What are your thoughts?
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no flash support, no keyboard. no thanks. i dont hate ios, i dont love android. im just happy where im at.

OO Helllls yes !!! iPhone here i cum !!1
Apple all the way bee otches !!!!
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Im happy because now most of the average phone users will go over to the iPhone and our android forums wont be cluttered up as much ... i hope....

It's over rated, nothing really great about it

I think it's good for Sprint as a company, but I don't want it.

austin420 said:
no flash support, no keyboard. no thanks. i dont hate ios, i dont love android. im just happy where im at.
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QFT
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Thank You Crucifixion......Nothing Special about an IPhone. NOT A DARN THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't get me wrong.. the iphone5 is going to be really sweet. But idk, i have an ipod and an ipad.. the UI can get boring as all it is a is a big app drawer ui. The apps are DEF an advantage, but I see more and more ios apps coming to android.

Pass. But if it's good for Sprint and not bad for their network, hope people are happy. An iPhone right now would actually be a big step down from my Epic, for all kinds of reasons. Android forever (translated from Geek: for the foreseeable future until they **** us folks ;-) ).

Its way to early to tell if this is a bad thing(maybe not, since they're raising prices allready) but I really hope its not and it gets sprint some needed leaverage.
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DroidApprentice said:
Pass. But if it's good for Sprint and not bad for their network, hope people are happy. An iPhone right now would actually be a big step down from my Epic, for all kinds of reasons.
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Very nicely put. I fully agree.
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You know what would be VERY cool? An iPhone5 running Android. Its undoubtedly going to be miles ahead of Android phones with regards to hardware, as the new iPad's are every time one is released. Getting Android on one would be amazing, but probably impossible.

iSaint said:
Im happy because now most of the average phone users will go over to the iPhone and our android forums wont be cluttered up as much ... i hope....
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LOL +1
10char

muyoso said:
You know what would be VERY cool? An iPhone5 running Android. Its undoubtedly going to be miles ahead of Android phones with regards to hardware, as the new iPad's are every time one is released. Getting Android on one would be amazing, but probably impossible.
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I have casually tried both iPhone 4 and iPads and never received the impression that they were better spec-ed than the latest Android or even Windows equivalents. Now that Apple is at war with basically anyone who isn't them in tech world, I think they will consistently lose any raw horsepower race (Samsung may not want to sell to them anymore for one). Maybe they will retain an edge in usability for some people, but they are the design kings, as long as you don't despise iTunes like I do, and price gouging.

I'm jumping with my wife. I started on AT&T and iPhone then moved to sprint because cost of the plan. I've seen both sides and so far you can't beat the stability and battery if your willing to drink Steves koolaid!

Looks like I finally made up my mind about what my next phone is going to be. Iphone 5 is it. I was gonna get the Epic Touch but quickly remembered the fact that my phone is on 2.2.1 in an era where Android is at 2.3.6, and how frustrating the Gingerbread leaks have been so far. Not to forget the fact that Samsung doesn't even have the courtesy to share their source code or drivers so that we can create our own up to date roms. I'm never dealing with Samsung again. It's been a nightmare.
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kaotikevo said:
Looks like I finally made up my mind about what my next phone is going to be. Iphone 5 is it. I was gonna get the Epic Touch but quickly remembered the fact that my phone is on 2.2.1 in an era where Android is at 2.3.6, and how frustrating the Gingerbread leaks have been so far. Not to forget the fact that Samsung doesn't even have the courtesy to share their source code or drivers so that we can create our own up to date roms. I'm never dealing with Samsung again. It's been a nightmare.
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Yeah, Samsung leaves a bad taste in your mouth about updates.

kaotikevo said:
Looks like I finally made up my mind about what my next phone is going to be. Iphone 5 is it. I was gonna get the Epic Touch but quickly remembered the fact that my phone is on 2.2.1 in an era where Android is at 2.3.6, and how frustrating the Gingerbread leaks have been so far. Not to forget the fact that Samsung doesn't even have the courtesy to share their source code or drivers so that we can create our own up to date roms. I'm never dealing with Samsung again. It's been a nightmare.
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As oppsed to how open apple is with their source code and drivers???
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austin420 said:
As oppsed to how open apple is with their source code and drivers???
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As opposed to how up to date Apple keeps their phones. With Apple you don't even have to worry about late updates. Ios frees you from that hassle. You have great, fast, stable, low latency audio software, and you can jailbreak your phone and customize it as much as Android in terms of appearance and functionality. Plus you have much more games and apps. Can't lose.
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No Whining: Current list of phones getting ICS and possibles

Please do not turn this into a teen-aged girl whinefest. Here is a current list of phones and possibles to get ICS.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/1...ist-which-phones-will-get-ice-cream-sandwich/
If you want ICS please go buy a Nexus S or something. Don't whine about this old phone not being supported (yet) because of the stupid imbedded Touchwiz. Now you know better what to look for in your next phone so turn this into a learning experience.
And more qualified opinion articles here:
http://www.androidcentral.com/will-my-phone-get-ice-cream-sandwich
http://www.sat-universe.com/showthread.php?t=219272
http://thegadgetfan.com/mobile-smar...etting-android-ice-cream-sandwich-update.html
http://androidadvices.com/list-phones-ice-cream-sandwich-update/

Agreed.. Next time I'll sure go nexus.. Thanks for the list!
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kennyglass123 said:
Please do not turn this into a teen-aged girl whinefest. Here is a current list of phones and possibles to get ICS.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/1...ist-which-phones-will-get-ice-cream-sandwich/
If you want ICS please go buy a Nexus S or something. Don't whine about this old phone not being supported (yet) because of the stupid imbedded Touchwiz. Now you know better what to look for in your next phone so turn this into a learning experience.
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I learned my lesson. I will never make that mistake again. I will always wait for the nexus galaxy phone.

jamice4u said:
I learned my lesson. I will never make that mistake again. I will always wait for the nexus phone.
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Exactly...look at this as a lesson learned even though this is still a kick ass phone and there are plenty of users happy with the stock froyo out there....btw which iphone has Flash?
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For sure
Next time its either HTC or MOTO for me. **** Samsung's customer service and there run around statements. But that damn epic touch sure shots some bad ass 1080p compared to the Evo 3d, and iphone 4s. And thanks for the post +1.

Frostacious said:
Next time its either HTC or MOTO for me. **** Samsung's customer service and there run around statements. But that damn epic touch sure shots some bad ass 1080p compared to the Evo 3d, and iphone 4s. And thanks for the post +1.
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Been reading a lot of complaints about HTC's GB upgrades. They sound buggier than our leaks so you may want to research that. And yes Samsung makes some damn good hardware. Just go for pure Google phone.
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I heard that! I don't think I'll ever buy an android that's not a nexus ever again. If I'm paying 250$+ for a phone and no yearly upgrades than I want two full years of support!
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That whole "article" is just some blogger's opinions. No substance whatsoever.

CapsLockKey said:
That whole "article" is just some blogger's opinions. No substance whatsoever.
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There is A confirmed line from Samsung regarding the Galaxy S II. The phones that don't yet have confirmations he offers his opinions and updates if and when manufacturer confirmations are given. It seemed knowledgeable and informative to me. If I find some better articles and lists I will update the OP.
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Agreed, no whining. Plus, there is already an ICS port in the works for this phone, not very functional yet but impressive none the less.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330503

poit said:
Agreed, no whining. Plus, there is already an ICS port in the works for this phone, not very functional yet but impressive none the less.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330503
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Not to mention it's an sdk port
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I'm like a 50's house wife no matter how bad my husband treats im with him to death .
that being said i cant seem to see my life with out a Samsung/made device. even do i still don't get gb or anything good and if i do it takes time before i get. but i just in love with Samsung

poit said:
Agreed, no whining. Plus, there is already an ICS port in the works for this phone, not very functional yet but impressive none the less.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330503
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Thanks Poit. We have no doubts in our great DEVs that they will get us ICS regardless of Samsung. I remember the WEBOS multitasker swipe was pretty cool on my Pre and it looks like that is in ICS.
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ivcesar said:
I'm like a 50's house wife no matter how bad my husband treats im with him to death .
that being said i cant seem to see my life with out a Samsung/made device. even do i still don't get gb or anything good and if i do it takes time before i get. but i just in love with Samsung
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That is funny because I swore no more Samsung products after their crappy bluetooth ear hook snapped and going through the Rant and Instinct...yet here I am. But if not for the keyboard I would be on an EVO right now. Those were the only 2 choices last September.
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F*ck you samsung and not giving us ice cream sandwich,
Whine* Whine* Whine* Whine* Whine*
F*cking Bull!!!!
Whine* Whine* Whine*
Take that kenny!!!
TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
LOL

I say never buy a product expecting future updates, but one that works when you buy it. If it gets updates, candy for me.
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poit said:
Plus, there is already an ICS port in the works for this phone, not very functional yet but impressive none the less.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330503
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Are you going to personally ensure and promise it gets completed???
No??? GO SIT IN THE CORNER!
This thread is not about our phone "potentially" seeing ICS. Its about what phones will see ICS. Period. Official ICS.
Our phone doesn't even have GB. CM7 is not complete, all due respect to D3cad3nce. It's people like you that constantly ask for ETAs to the devs, shifting your blame from Samsung to the Devs.
This is a very useful post, because my g/f is getting a new phone, and I haven't seen a single phone that's guaranteed to get ICS other than the Nexus. Photon 4g, ET4G, the brand new HTC Evo Design 4g, LG Marquee. Not one is announced to get ICS. Don't mention the GSII promise, because Samsung made a GS promise and we don't have GB. Fool me once.... fool me twice....

davidrules7778 said:
F*ck you samsung and not giving us ice cream sandwich,
Whine* Whine* Whine* Whine* Whine*
F*cking Bull!!!!
Whine* Whine* Whine*
Take that kenny!!!
TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
LOL
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Nice to hear from you too David....LOL.
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jnadke said:
Are you going to personally ensure and promise it gets completed???
No??? GO SIT IN THE CORNER!
This thread is not about our phone "potentially" seeing ICS. Its about what phones will see ICS. Period. Official ICS.
Our phone doesn't even have GB. CM7 is not complete, all due respect to D3cad3nce. It's people like you that constantly ask for ETAs to the devs, shifting your blame from Samsung to the Devs.
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Duuuuuuuddde....Decaf!
LOL.
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Nice to hear from you too David....LOL.
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Thought u might like that

Don't count us out yet for ics.

"After reviewing various factors such as system requirements, platform
limitations, and partner-related issues, we will consider upgrading Galaxy devices
to Ice Cream Sandwich. Specific upgrade plans will be communicated separately.
Samsung will stay committed to responsibility for its customers as much as
possible."
That was in response to the nexus s-comparable devices getting ics question.
http://www.rootzwiki.com/_/articles...st-ignores-google-update-alliance-pledge-r246
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ICS? For us? I know there's no guarantee but OH MY GAWRSH

Since we aren't on any type of EOL list I'm sure there could be a very good possibility, especially since our stock ei22 kernel is a heavily modified nexus kernel IIRC
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xopher.hunter said:
Since we aren't on any type of EOL list I'm sure there could be a very good possibility, especially since our stock ei22 kernel is a heavily modified nexus kernel IIRC
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You're completely right, just we don't use many things the same way unfortunately. But it's a positive nonetheless.

Its weird that we haven't been EOL yet. But I think I see why, a lot of my friends have been picking up the Epic for the cheap $99. Although one friend got the Stratosphere, which I'm jealous of, that phone is nice.
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I honestly don't think we'll get ics. But if we do, it won't be till jelly bean comes out. Samsung has a tendency to repeat itself
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ac16313 said:
Its weird that we haven't been EOL yet. But I think I see why, a lot of my friends have been picking up the Epic for the cheap $99. Although one friend got the Stratosphere, which I'm jealous of, that phone is nice.
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EOL? The phone is not even two years old, right?

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EOL? The phone is not even two years old, right?
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How old was the EVO when it became EOL?
Oh and no.
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Would be nice since im stuck with this phone for another year. Really wondering if its worth canceling now and jumping on the bandwagon of the nexus.
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Biggoron said:
Would be nice since im stuck with this phone for another year. Really wondering if its worth canceling now and jumping on the bandwagon of the nexus.
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No. Wait for LTE and quad cores coming summer 2012.
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How old was the EVO when it became EOL?
Oh and no.
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EVO was easily replaceable as there are plenty of high end slate styled phones on Sprint. Epic on the other hand fills a niche. Honestly, I've noticed a lot of Epic users out in the wild lately. I used to never see anyone else with my phone and now it's been every place I go I seem to see another person with an Epic. Even at a year and a half old, it holds it own and even bests a lot of the newer mid-range phones out there.

To the novice consumer the Epic is the cheaper keyboarded style galaxy s2. The Og Epic never got much advertisement, but since the Epic Touch has a lot of people head in to check it out, see the Og Epic, are like "oh cool it's the same phone with a keyboard and cheaper" and bam, it becomes more popular then when it was released.
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Zeinzu said:
To the novice consumer the Epic is the cheaper keyboarded style galaxy s2. The Og Epic never got much advertisement, but since the Epic Touch has a lot of people head in to check it out, see the Og Epic, are like "oh cool it's the same phone with a keyboard and cheaper" and bam, it becomes more popular then when it was released.
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that... and the fact that it is priced at anywhere from free to 99 bucks.

Biggoron said:
Would be nice since im stuck with this phone for another year. Really wondering if its worth canceling now and jumping on the bandwagon of the nexus.
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I am sort of in the same boat. In spite of SERO, opening a line in a family VZW account would cost about the same or less and I never go beyond 3GB of data use (that with double data promotion). Went to VZW store, played with the Nexus, but despite being well aware of specs, updates, ICS etc just did not feel that it was that much better than what I already have. Also, realized that I will really miss my KB, and the dev community is still in its infancy for Nexus @XDA.

kennyglass123 said:
No. Wait for LTE and quad cores coming summer 2012.
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gotta agree with kenny on ^^^ this ^^^ ... prolly better 2 just wait

A lot of my friends had gotten Epics and I was the sore thumb who went out and got an Evo Shift back last April. That phone went kaput on me and I decided to hop on the epic-wagon after using other ones first hand. I won't ever get a non keyboard phone, and the epic is the best of its class...Its the ONLY one of its class now. Sprint has no plans to release any other keyboard phones yet, which is highly disappointing. We might see one when LTE comes around, but...in the mean time, I'm happy that the Epic has such an awesome team of devs here (Things over in the evo shift forum really started to die!).
Long story short: Long live the epic.

I think the possibility of us getting ics is pretty good actually. It used to seem out of reach but now the hyped nexus update has been halted and Sammy is posting new rdf files, not to mention the increasing amount of epic buyers lately. If you ask me, I think the probability of us getting ics is higher than many think. Our phone will easily support it.
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Especially since our devs started the work for them and got mtd working.
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Zeinzu said:
Especially since our devs started the work for them and got mtd working.
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I think they'll still use bml on ics, so that won't help them.
Edit:samsung, not our devs.
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This will keep me around the epic for a little while longer