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Hey guys, apologies in advance if I'm in the wrong place.
My gf is just about to upgrade her device and wants to go to a droid phone but doesn't want the extra cost to get a galaxy S, but she's determined to stay with a samsung device.
So, we checked out her options, and one offered by t-mo uk is the galaxy apollo. Now, I've never heard of that device, and its not listed here or wikipedia, but there are some reviews that say its running eclair and the model number i5801, which led me to this forum, thinking its a spicia variant(like how the galaxy s has the fascinate and so on)
So yeah, is the apollo an updated spicia or a cut down galaxy S or what ? And how comes no-one seems to be talking about the device. The reviews seem to indicate that it would have launched in the past couple of months but apparently to no great interest.
So yes... I figure that someone here will know what this device actually is and if there is anyone developing for it, or if its just a flash in the pan that isn't worth investing in.
Cheers guys, sorry for rambling!
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well it's better than the spica that it has a radio,
and lesser than the spica that it has a very less resolution, and the processor is slower.
a friend of mine just bought it and after using the spica i was not impressed with the screen clarity when compared to the spica, but a good value for money phone, considering it costs around 12,000 INR.
also it has the samsung's touchwiz which i personally hate ...
I would suggest the Acer Liquid, one hell of a phone if the budget permits, with a lot of devs working on the liquid.
munchy_cool said:
well it's better than the spica that it has a radio,
and lesser than the spica that it has a very less resolution, and the processor is slower.
a friend of mine just bought it and after using the spica i was not impressed with the screen clarity when compared to the spica, but a good value for money phone, considering it costs around 12,000 INR.
also it has the samsung's touchwiz which i personally hate ...
I would suggest the Acer Liquid, one hell of a phone if the budget permits, with a lot of devs working on the liquid.
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Ah, so its definitely not actually a Spicia device then... Anyone know if it is developed for at all ?
Don't get me started on exactly why she HAS to stay with a samsung device and HAS to stay on her current network. If I could get her a Spicia (i think they call it Portal here) then I would, but alas the choice is between Jet, Wave and Apollo. Since Jet and Wave are basically feature phones with pretensions, at least the Apollo gives her the app store, proper email and internet and well... all the reasons why droid is a good thing .
^ As of now I have not seen any development on the Apollo.
i have Sony X10, Galaxy S, and I5700
Please get Galaxy S, you won't regret it.
it's got one of the best touch screen (sesitivity and accuracy)
I got i5700 as a backup android for my GalaxyS and I can't stand the small screen and screen inacuracy,
worst is Sonyericsson X10.
it's a total garbage.
So after just over 2 years, I think my HD2 has offered me all it can, and now I want to get a new phone. Only problem is, I dont know what to get! Ideally I would like to stick with WP7, but the manufacturer of the phone isn't too important. Camera, screensize(large) and battery life are the main features I am after. Really, I think the only contender is the HTC Titan, but I haven't really seen many others available. is there anything out now, or coming out soon that would be a good replacement? I was hoping the Nokia Ace might be coming soon, but i cant find any firm info
I've had my hd2 also for 2 years and just bought the Galaxy Nexus and haven't looked back. Awesome phone!!
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Saw a Samsung galaxy note today..
I think this could be the successor for me..
Time will tell..
I like the 5.3'' screen a lot..
I fancy the ss note too,, but I'm waiting till summer and buy one outright once the price drops and the devs fully open it up. In the meantime I bought another hd2, (since I've been living with a cracked screen and no gps for 18 months since a drunken phone fumble, *cringe* )
samsung galaxy note i have also been looking at, along with the galaxy s 2. im liking the idea of wp7 on the galaxy note....
maybe
a Htc Sensation xl; 4,7 inch display and Sense..
Just go with WP7, 5 on the HD2!
It'll probably never be ported to the Samsung Galaxy Note, and or any other phone from the galaXy series
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I currently have the galaxy note and it is the bomb, a few issues here and there but nothing out of the ordinary. Just looking for more development, but will take time. I remember when the hd2 was the same all there was was wm6.5 then a very shoddy sd Android build and now it's a living breathing machine capable of so much more.... The hd2 will ever be in my debt and I will never get rid of it. On that note I would like to give out massive respect and thanks to all developers and users in the hd2 forums that have helped over the last few years.
Gone but not forgotten.
Jamie R
Sent from the HD2's closest replacement, the Samsung Galaxy Note
Wish I hadn't sold mine when I got my release SGS2. Just for playing about with it was far and away the best phone ever. Technically it is clearly well behind now, but we are three years on so that is hardly a surprise
I see the rumoured htc edge is truly the only phone that comes close to being the true successor of the HD2
Marcus2283 I see the rumoured htc edge is truly the only phone that comes close to being the true successor of the HD2
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Same, I'm finished with my 2 year HD2 contract next month and I'm itching to get a new phone, been eyeing up the Nexus for a while. But I'm scared of buying it and getting buyers remorse the instant the HTC edge or the Galaxy s3 are released.
But I really dont want to have to wait another 3 or so months to upgrade
hd2 lagacy
i should recommend u something android related
the galaxy family is the perfect one, so Galaxy S II or Galaxy Note will be ok, including there ICS update
♦♦ Galaxy Note ♦♦
Galaxy NOTE seems to be the only device right now which i think is pulling me towards itself and away from my hd2 !
the device (hd2) has served me very loyally over the past months...
but still i would keep my hd2 as a second phone and galaxy note as first ! !
As my friend did
I also think bout buying it))
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why dont u get a gs 2? its fast, screen is big~~ anything u want its on it~~
galaxy series...
I think im going to take the plunge and get the titan! looking at getting an android tablet so I will have the best of both worlds (PC world have an Advent tablet for £130!!)
first i was looking at the nexus, but no sd-card slot? no way! so i'm landed with the galaxy note, now since 3 moths. i still love my hd2 on miui rom, using it with my prepaid sim card, but the note... wow... also good rom devs around and a lot of possibilities in flashing...
Most of people quit HD2 for HTC Desire HD or HTC Sensation.
For Android Phone, Galaxy Nexus is annoucing a new SmartPhone Class. Like HTC One series =D
HTC One X should be quad-cored with a 720p - 4.7" Screen =D
After 2 years of being loyal to the HD2 I finally ugraded to the SGSII and haven't looked back, yes I still have the HD2 running MIUI ICS the Galaxy S 2 is a great replacement, sure the dev support is not as deep, but give it time, it will be.
A new SGS2 is on the way, a plus version. Se for yourself :
http://pocketnow.com/android/is-samsung-preparing-a-galaxy-s-ii-plus
I hope to God they don't do it, because everybody is happy with this SGS2, and making the plus version, and then a SGS3 will make fans angry.
I read that the only difference will be that the plus version will have 1.4GHz CPU..
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A new SGS2 is on the way, a plus version. Se for yourself :
http://pocketnow.com/android/is-samsung-preparing-a-galaxy-s-ii-plus
I hope to God they don't do it, because everybody is happy with this SGS2, and making the plus version, and then a SGS3 will make fans angry.
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They will do it. Make some sweet money bet that wont fix camera issues.
looks like an iphone but powered by android baby!!!!
This is def going to happen guys. .its how Samsung works
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Wonderfull !!!!! nice !!!!
If its going to be a + version, I hope it will at least be a higher clocked exynos rather than some crummy snapdragon.
Not that I would buy it either way.
awesome !!!
Lol!! i just cant imagine how the sgs2+ customers will be pissed when sgs3 is launched.... poor fellows, surely there will be some idiots buying this instead of waiting for sgs3
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Lol!! i just cant imagine how the sgs2+ customers will be pissed when sgs3 is launched.... poor fellows, surely there will be some idiots buying this instead of waiting for sgs3
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If one has the money then they should go for it then sell it when the real successor comes out.
But quite pointless in purchasing this if the S3 is looming despite the wait.
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Well,technically speaking,my SGS2 is already better so...
But yeah,that's the point.They might as well make it with a Snapdragon.Although,if it's Qualcomm's S3 and not the S4 processor,it'll be more like the SGS2- instead of + but anyway.
I hope it'll come with the same chipset as the "newer" version of the g nexus. :3
why stupid?
I thought I had to say somethiong about the comments here. first of all I use the sg2+ since a week now. and yes it's really plu. I have a sgs2 and I really see the difference, when it comes to multitasking and web browsing. games runs better and when i wasn't able to run some powerfull games on sgs2, it runs perfect on the "plus" version.. Apart from that, I actually won't say it's a stupid thyought from samsung, a lot of people (like me) are fed up with the size of the screen on new phone like the sgs3 and they rather buy a smaller cell phone, the problem is that it's difficult to find a 4'3 screen with good specs nowaday. I guess that's where the sgs2+ comes in the game, it gives you a up to date phone specs.and a normal screen size. I will pêrsonnaly keep my regular sgs2 because of rom dev, since i think the sgs2+ will not be mod so much. but you can't say it's stupid to make this product, it's niche, but it has its place on the market. And don't forget something, it sells new for 300 euros. And i won't even bother on the materials they use cause it's like ten times better than the sgs3 which look and feel like a cheap plastic phone
Why bump a year old thread? :what:
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great work! how can i deleat the sound of the boot sequence
Wonderful ,, s2 is the most beauty phone from Samsung in my opinion
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jimmymetis said:
I thought I had to say somethiong about the comments here. first of all I use the sg2+ since a week now. and yes it's really plu. I have a sgs2 and I really see the difference, when it comes to multitasking and web browsing. games runs better and when i wasn't able to run some powerfull games on sgs2, it runs perfect on the "plus" version.. Apart from that, I actually won't say it's a stupid thyought from samsung, a lot of people (like me) are fed up with the size of the screen on new phone like the sgs3 and they rather buy a smaller cell phone, the problem is that it's difficult to find a 4'3 screen with good specs nowaday. I guess that's where the sgs2+ comes in the game, it gives you a up to date phone specs.and a normal screen size. I will pêrsonnaly keep my regular sgs2 because of rom dev, since i think the sgs2+ will not be mod so much. but you can't say it's stupid to make this product, it's niche, but it has its place on the market. And don't forget something, it sells new for 300 euros. And i won't even bother on the materials they use cause it's like ten times better than the sgs3 which look and feel like a cheap plastic phone
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Can you please tell me if you could use the same incar holder charger for the s2 + what you can buy for the s2?
Thanks a lot
Look at the voltage mate. Should be fine.
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ansrewwrightt said:
Look at the voltage mate. Should be fine.
-Yes the voltage should be fine they have the same batteries.I was wondering about other things maybe not the same on the body.
I ask because I dont think its correct what the seller said about a carholder product designed for the S2:
"Is this compatible with the Samsung galaxy s2 plus?
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The mount is only designed for the Samsung Galaxy S2 not the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus."
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help do i swap my iphone for a galaxy s please can you give a reson why
thanks bob
no, don't. you should wait for galaxy s 3. or if you can't wait, just buy galaxy nexus.
but it is just a straight swap my iphone feals realy slow
that and iam on pay as you go so new phones are very pricy here in the uk lol
why not buy nexus s? it's the same like galaxy s, but without samsung's crapwares. everything is stock android
going for £250 on ebay here no an opstion i thought thats what rooting the phone overcome the crapware lol
stfudude said:
no, don't. you should wait for galaxy s 3. or if you can't wait, just buy galaxy nexus.
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I agreed with u also..
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is the galaxy s that bad then whats wrong with the galaxy s bigger better screen faster cpu better gpu whats wrong with the galaxy i need a reson please
boothbenny said:
is the galaxy s that bad then whats wrong with the galaxy s bigger better screen faster cpu better gpu whats wrong with the galaxy
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Nothing, it's working perfectly using the Teamhacksung CM9 alpha. It's beautiful. I wouldn't swap an iPhone 4S for it, but any other model (even an iPhone 4, probably) yes I would.
(I did the same as you, I managed to swap my HTC Desire for a Galaxy S a month ago - it runs Ice Cream Sandwich beautifully - cos it's so similar to a Nexus S)
thanks just one or two more people to confirm that a galaxy s i better than an 3gs and i will swap it i did have a htc wildfire but is was just too slow and now i think that my 3gs is too slow just need more speed vrum vrum
boothbenny said:
thanks just one or two more people to confirm that a galaxy s i better than an 3gs and i will swap it i did have a htc wildfire but is was just too slow and now i think that my 3gs is too slow just need more speed vrum vrum
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If you come from a 3gs, you can blindly swap it for a SGS and you will notice a world of difference...
Bye
L.
go for it.
well i have had both phones and got way more out of my sgs compared to the iphone3gs.... my 3gs is now a paper weight cause my sgs is still a very great phone... i say go for it
cool thanks guys swapping at 6:30 will post when back
back now sofar wow thanks guys now for the fun part begins
Just for anyone's sake, here's my opinion:
If you are looking for something "like" the iPhone 3GS but "Faster", get an iPhone 4 or 4S. Personnaly, I hate the iOS and the way it's closed to everything BUT the mighty apple, but still, if you like the way they are, well, it's the only thing that "is" an iPhone
But if you like something you can mold, play with, set as you like. Well, the Galaxy S is the best of it's generation. Pretty easy to root and to cusromise, easy and well built rom, amazing display, fast CPU and GPU, the only thing better than SGS is the Nexus S, but it's still the same hardware so it's only a software related "better"!
Anyway, please post your feedback!
You can do everything you want on SGS.is practically unbrickable[no matter what you do you still have a backdoor called 'download mode' to undo your phone.apps are free.on the other hand on iphone you have to set every site for apps and of course..a noob in iphones can totally screw it.(sorry for my bad english)
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well what can i say what a phone well impressed with its speed now rooted and running ics teamicssgs rc4.1 ace phone a big thanks to you all
good for u!!!
Hi guys, what recommendations do you have for my next phone.
I have 2 in mind...
Samsung Galaxy III - blk
or
Galaxy nexus - less powerfull but most people seem to recommend not sure why ?
Will never get a Iphone as there OS is ****. im all about the customization factor and new roms coming out and in the future that will be compatible ect.
Any recommendations ? and could you explain why you recommend ect.
I will be ordering the phone tonight so i need some quick replys if possible cheers.
as i sold my desire hd for £120 lol
If you had posted this before selling your Desire HD I would have said to wait for the new Nexus which will most likely appear around November time. However seeing as you have already sold it, I would personally go for the Galaxy Nexus. People recommend it because of the immense support available for it, both official and on XDA. The main reason why it is being recommended now is because of the Jelly Bean oficial update which made the overall daily user experience better than the new top spec phones ie the HTC One X and Galaxy S3, Officially it should receive every update for a good few major revisions and on XDA there is huge development work for it. Development will still remain strong for it after the new Nexus comes out judging by the developer (and Google) support for the Nexus S.
Personally if I was in your situation I would go for a Galaxy Nexus now because the day to day use performance will be superb with JellyBean and I would possibly sell it when the new Nexus comes out to go for that.
EDIT: But be sure that once the new Nexus gets announced, the resale price of the Galaxy Nexus will drop substantially. Just something to keep in mind when you make your decision.
I couldnt wait lol so i ordered a samsun galaxy III im sure it will keep me happy after my awesome dhd.
S III is the right choice. Galaxy Nexus is getting the updates first, true but it's hardware is already outdated. S III has a healthy community already so you won't be left behind at all.
I have a Galaxy s3 right now and I can say that it is the most boring phone in the universe!
It is so fast that you don't need custom ROMs on it! It is the best in the smartphone galaxy right now! It can do anything you throw at it! This thing is even faster than some netbooks! (ok! all of them)
A friend of mine have the Galaxy Nexus. It is a beautiful and really well build device and with Android 4.1.1 it runs almost as fast as the SGS3!
If you like the standard Android interface and to be one of the first people to get the new updates, this is the phone for you!
So what you need to decide is:
1. Price! The SGS3 is the most expensive smartphone now!
2. Software support! The GN is supported by Google
3. Storage! The SGS3 have MicroSD slot but the GN doesn't
4. Multimedia support! There is no other Android device in the universe that has more codecs supported than the SGS3!!!
There are maybe more deciding factors but you get the point!
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I couldnt wait lol so i ordered a samsun galaxy III im sure it will keep me happy after my awesome dhd.
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You made the right decision!
Yes the Samsung galaxy SIII is the right choice right now.
Well i recommend SONY Xperia S.
Nice screen
cheap for high end device
fast,all games work perfectly!
A$$ load of memory 25,88 GB i made it to 26,00 GB so that is enough
ICS+ JELLYBEAN IN 2013 SUMMER
GOOD battery life compared to desire hd.
looks good
Camera is better than all competition with 12,1mpix! i reviewed agaist iphone 4s and others... so i know that, gotta know howto photography. SO GREAT CAMERA!
good loud speaker.
PLays all videos, if not then DICE player will....
CONS, not so ergonomic Square brick. non removable battery Thats all...
I'd definitely say the Galaxy S3, can't really be beaten at the moment, imo.
HTC One S is awesome worth a try i like it even better than the One X
The main thing I'll be looking for on my next phone will be better battery life. I'm sure everyone wants more, but my DHD is as good as it's been lately (ARHD 6.3.3), and last night I went out at around 4pm with 90%, and at about 10pm I was at 29% and I was actually thinking I should head home because my phone would die out. I used it for texting, taking a few photos... It's just frustrating.
I wonder how a phone with a 4.8" screen actually does on battery in real life usage.
One X is amazing device
I'm in the same boat as you and out of the 2 I'm thinking of ( Same as you ) the S3 is looking to be my choice. One thing to watch price wise is what storage capacity is the phone. CPW have the S3 for £549.95 + £10 payg card but dont state is the 16gb, 32gb or 64gb model. I like CPW 'cause all their phones are unlocked even if you buy on contract
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One X is amazing device
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It could have been if htc hadn't played with us, leading us on for four months. It'shard to trust them again.
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uselles thread you should have searched to find there is already a thread discussing what your thread is doing, search next time!
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Why give up on DHD???
it still have a good life span.....i would wait to go out right now and get my self a new phone!!!
2 bad that Lord K is shutting down Hes Ice Cold Rom....but i wend in on the Jellybean thread and gave the Unofficial CM10 a shot....and tell U the truth.....all though still in Beta it works great!!.....almost all my apps from ICS Ice cold works..... except the viber app that crashes....My Bluetooth, wifi, cam, gps works just great.....in fact my gps works even better now....before i had to copy some gps files manually into root every time there was a new nightly build.....now it just maxes out on satellites and works great with my sygic app.
And the install of the Jelly rom wend smoothly....into to recovery, clear cashe partition, clean delvig, clear battstats, install the rom , install the jelly gabbs and away it wend......
So guys.....give it a try...and wait at least until 2k13 to look for a new device.....U would be amazed how great the unofficial CM10 Jelly rom works with Ure DHD