If using ROMs why choose S III over One X? - Galaxy S III General

Hi all,
I am about to buy a new phone in the next month or so. I have been following the new phone release and seems like HTC One X and S III are the ones I am considering. I have had galaxy S for 2 years and it is time to upgrade.
I really like the solid design of the One X, it looks better, feels sturdier.. And my question is, if I am going to put custom ROM on my phone, why should I choose S III over the One X -- I am strictly speaking about the international versions here? My only strong point for the S III is the bigger battery.
I do not know if I can post the same thread over the HTC sub-forum, but I would like to get the opinion of both parties

Replaceable battery, extendable memory..
And unlocked bootloader.
For starters..
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g4rvd4 said:
Replaceable battery, extendable memory..
And unlocked bootloader.
For starters..
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OK, I do not really care for replacing the battery. It is annoying. I like the phone to last one full day with average use (no games and stuff). If it can last one day, I am fin with recharging overnight.
As far as memory, I will also be fine with 16 GB, so extendable slot is also not an important point for me.

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Aria discontinued

AT&T / HTC has discontinued the Aria. Any suggestions for a replacement if I drop mine? I really like the small format. Interesting they pull the phone just after the Goto upgrade!
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rayott said:
AT&T / HTC has discontinued the Aria. Any suggestions for a replacement if I drop mine? I really like the small format. Interesting they pull the phone just after the Goto upgrade!
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You could replace it with the HTC Legend. It has almost the same features as the Aria but just a slightly different design and a better screen. Check here for details: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_legend-3141.php.
Any word on what the insurance replacement will become?
why did they stop offering it, i was waiting for 2 more mths to upgrade, i dont enjoy the big phones i want something to replace my htc pure
was it a bad phone or something?
It's not really a bad phone if you're not a heavy user.
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Its a great phone. The others are just too big! Even the placement of the MP3 and USB ports are perfect. Again, its baffling why it would be discontinued right after they released the 2.2.2 Froyo upgrade.
Yeah, this is sad. I don't like all the huge phones out right now. I was excited about the release of the Desire S, but nobody else seems to be, and it will probably be largely ignored in the dev community.
I wish they would make another phone the size of an aria but with more modern features - camera flash, adobe flash, etc. That would be awesome.

[Q] Nexus 4 or HTC One X+

Hello! I'm a current galaxy nexus user and I feel like I need an upgrade, and the only two devices that come across my mind are the Nexus 4 and the One X+ (international version and unlocked). At first I was, actually I still am Nexus obsessed, so the Nexus 4 always was my first option. But with all this shipping and availability trouble that is going on at the moment, plus the glass of the back thing, I started wondering if it is really worthy.
So, I need some advices and stuff like that so I can decide.
Attention:
My decision will be made regardless the common things, like: lack of LTE in the Nexus 4, price, Sense UI (I'm gonna use cyanogenmod on both devices, even if I have to wait a bit for the official CM 10.1 for the OX+, consider it) and I know the One X+ will probably be left alone by HTC in one year or more, but this won't be a problem because I'll most probably get a new phone in one year (not trying to sound like a bad ass, lol)
Thanks in advance! Let me know what you all think.
Get a n4, the shipping will supposedly be worked out by mid feb
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Get a n4, the shipping will supposedly be worked out by mid feb
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Well, the shipping issue isn't the reason of my doubt, because I'll probably buy it on Amazon as I won't be able to buy it later. I need to make a decision by the first week of february.
Never had an HTC phone before.. So I wont tell you that it's a crappy phone. The nexus now is different story. This is my second nexus device :good: And once you get a nexus you enjoy android more.. Well it's untouched and yes updates are timely I'm sure you know that!! To get your hands on one of these unless your willing to buy somewhere else it's a hassle!! But once you have it you''ll love it.. Now the Glass you ask about.. To be honest once you have a case you should be fine.. Kinda of annoying to baby this phone without a case... Believe me it's a gem.. IMO! Sure there are things ppl will say is missing Whatever..
Me I love this phone I'm constantly flashing stuff so this device is perfect for me:good: As mentioned before never owned or use a HTC phone.. Be happy with your purchase....
You could buy the at&t one x (not the +) for cheap and unlock it. They are going for $200 to $250 on ebay right now. I had the at&t one x and the one x+ at the same time and the one x was faster at everything. I was disappointed with the one x+ when I compared the 2 phones side by side. I sold the one x+ and bought the nexus 4. I know you want unlocked but the dual core s4 processor in the one x is faster than the tegra 3 at everything but the quadrant benchmark, but we all know benchmarks mean nothing. The development for the at&t one x is really good at the moment, it already has cm10.1. Just a suggestion.
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N4 does not have USB OTG, HTC One X does I believe. I'd have gone with an int'l HOX, but I got an N4 before Google did the old switcharoo on us.
I had an AT&T HOX (sold it for N4 because it didn't support T-Mobile well), and it felt like a great sturdy device. I liked the poly-carbonate back. It stands up a lot better to drops. My vote goes to HOX.
Go for the One X+ the little RAM will be annoying though but if you can get over that it should offer a good experience, I have a AT&T One X and Nexus 4 and personally think N4 is better but 64GB internal, better front and rear cameras, I find the speaker and sound quality better on N4 and custom ROMS are way better on N4 than One X and I think the screens are equally good not to mention you can tweak colors on N4, but LTE seems to be an issue for you, so One X+
Let me also N4 is better looking design wise, both are in cases but the clean look is beautiful
Software software!!!!!
It really depends upon your priorities. I got the N4 because it does everything that I want and is $350 whereas my cousin, for example, got the One X+ because he needs 64MB storage for music.
If you can't wait a month, then One X+ is the only solution. If you can, then you have to decide whether no LTE and 16MB of storage is a dealbreaker; if not, then the N4 should be the choice. You should also be aware of that the One X+ apparently has horrible battery life.
Htc sucks.
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One x is soo slow compared to n4.
Don't rule out the droid dna and the experia z.
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ruskylfc said:
Well, the shipping issue isn't the reason of my doubt, because I'll probably buy it on Amazon as I won't be able to buy it later. I need to make a decision by the first week of february.
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They're cheaper on eBay!
lyall29 said:
You could buy the at&t one x (not the +) for cheap and unlock it. They are going for $200 to $250 on ebay right now. I had the at&t one x and the one x+ at the same time and the one x was faster at everything. I was disappointed with the one x+ when I compared the 2 phones side by side. I sold the one x+ and bought the nexus 4. I know you want unlocked but the dual core s4 processor in the one x is faster than the tegra 3 at everything but the quadrant benchmark, but we all know benchmarks mean nothing. The development for the at&t one x is really good at the moment, it already has cm10.1. Just a suggestion.
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Interesting! I was also looking at the three (One X+, Nexus 4, and One X). I settled on the One X. A lot of what I found indicated that the One X outperformed the X+. Development is also significantly better right now. I was turned away from the Nexus 4 by the reported issues. It must not be that bad; it's always sold out on Google Play lol.
calyxim said:
One x is soo slow compared to n4.
Don't rule out the droid dna and the experia z.
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Nexus 4 must be blazing then.
I own both, the n4 & one x (international version) & I gotta say the n4 is way better than my one x. My main problem with HTC devices is how they lock them down. No s-off, bootloader unlock only. Plus you gotta fastboot flash your boot.img with every rom upgrade. Look at what htc is doing right now, removing all sites that offer RUU downloads for developers to build new roms on. It looks like HTC doesn't want anyone developing on there devices. Plus they hold on to there kernel source for 90 days so forget about having the latest greatest roms & kernels avalible. N4 on the other hand is great. snappy as hell, constant development, & always the latest sources & binaries avalible for developers to build upon.
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I own both, the n4 & one x (international version) & I gotta say the n4 is way better than my one x. My main problem with HTC devices is how they lock them down. No s-off, bootloader unlock only. Plus you gotta fastboot flash your boot.img with every rom upgrade. Look at what htc is doing right now, removing all sites that offer RUU downloads for developers to build new roms on. It looks like HTC doesn't want anyone developing on there devices. Plus they hold on to there kernel source for 90 days so forget about having the latest greatest roms & kernels avalible. N4 on the other hand is great. snappy as hell, constant development, & always the latest sources & binaries avalible for developers to build upon.
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As far as flashing the boot.img, download Flash Image GUI from the Google play store. This app will flash the boot.img for you without having to use fastboot. I used it all the time when I had my one x and never had any problems.
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As far as flashing the boot.img, download Flash Image GUI from the Google play store. This app will flash the boot.img for you without having to use fastboot. I used it all the time when I had my one x and never had any problems.
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You probably had the AT&T variant. On the international HOX the boot partition can only be flashed through fastboot
N4, hands down. I've had a lot of devices and this(n4) is soooooo badass.
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Nexus 4 defo. If you can get your hands on one. Would love to see Google / LG's 'planning' on this!
HTC have only made 2 truly great phones: HD2 and Nexus One. I had the sensation.. blerg that was an experience then 12 other models of the same phone came out that same week, and then they did the same with the 'One' series and I just lost the will to live (a tad dramatic I admit over a phone) and got an S2 then the N4..
N4 all the way. Unless Google do actually screw us all and release KLP on a new device. which would make me ever so slightly cross. But it doesn't take much..
I was torn between the same two phones, went for the Nexus 4 and I'm really happy with it. First android phone, iphone user before that.
I'd recommend using Faux kernel and app - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2008222 - you can edit the colour/gamma settings... my only issue with the phone is the default gamma isn't great, whites have a hint of yellow.
Had an international one X and it wasn't a good experience, if you want to keep sense then one x off course, but if you ever think that you might want vanilla android or more openness then the nexus. The one X unfortunately was the last straw for me, you get the sense from the forum that generally everyone was fed up. Look at any new leak for a HTC phone and there so much negativity, these aren't fanboys, these are people like me who bought desires or sensations and are witnessing htc continually turn there back on them.
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Well played HTC

We'll have to see what Samsung can bring in a couple of days but so far the One has smoked every other android flagship this year in reviews and benchmarks, and is also getting a ton of free interest and attention from the tech media. Great job in 2013 from this company
Ok so?? It has been mentioned milion times...you could have posted ur opinion in an existing thread.
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Really? Guess we're at 1,000,001 now then, thanks for keeping track
No removable battery no sd card slot.
Not ready to give that up yet.
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Screwed by Google. Canceled ICS upgrade on my Moto Photon. No Wow for us.
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No removable battery no sd card slot.
Not ready to give that up yet.
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Screwed by Google. Canceled ICS upgrade on my Moto Photon. No Wow for us.
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Cool, about 2% of the general smartphone buying public buy phones based on that. It's good that you know what your needs are though, so there will be a smartphone made by someone that suits you
rbeavers said:
No removable battery no sd card slot.
Not ready to give that up yet.
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Say that again a million times. Haven't heard that before
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HTC One is great but seems there are many people waiting for the S4 or even iPhone 5s.
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HTC One is great but seems there are many people waiting for the S4 or even iPhone 5s.
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And the sg5, iPhone6, sg6, iPhone6s
Its funny how every time someone starts a new thread the first person to post something always says you have to start a new thread for this. I don't see what the big deal is, and did you have to be a troll and make that comment ? If you disagree with him starting a new thread that's cool but being a douche about it and posting that is the same thing... anyways I agree HTC one stole my heart I just wish they release the phone already
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Why is it not f(_)cking released on US carriers yes?
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Why is it not f(_)cking released on US carriers yes?
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Omg I'm growing so impatient . I might start stabbing people
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I'm a big time galaxy S fan, and I'm getting the S4 on release date but I must say I am jealous of that ONE. Samsung is never gonna make a phone as beautiful as the ONE.
As for SD and BATTERY, I find that I don't care as much as I thought I once did. With 32gb or 64gb is more than enough. Battery life is decent enough now (except power users like myself)
My wife in an average tech consumer and it's the first time she's excited for a phone release. In her case, the ONE fits all her needs well and above. Save goes for most of the average consumer. Put the 2 phones side by side and which one catches your eye the most. The average consumer knows little too nothing about specs.
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AW: Well played HTC
I gotta say that I cannnot hear that things with removable battery an sd slot anymore.
First of all 32gb is enough.
For Removable battery I can say my friends 6 month old s3 battery doesn't work as it should. He loads his smartphone all the night and doesn't get a full charge.
At least for non removable battery u get automatically 2years on guarantee for batt. So please tell me now where is the disadvantage? There aren't also 95% or even 60% of people who carry a 2nd batt.
People who complain (not all but most of them) just see there isn't a sd and a non removable batt and say no I don't want that. But they don't even carry a 2nd batt or like my gf they don't even buy a sd on a 16gb s3....
Gesendet von meinem Hox und baldigen ONE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xVC8-oJJbs
This guy loves it
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I must admit, the One looks amazing. If the S4 is what was shown in the recent leaks, I'll most likely be leaning towards the HTC One.
I'm not surprised s4 is just a bigger version of s3 and slightly smaller then note 2 but just as ugly. Lol
Waiting for htc one delivery.
At first I was pissed about a non removable battery and no SD card on my one x but I've since then gotten used to it. Its not as bad of a deal as people make it out to be.32gb should be more than enough on your phone. You don't need to store 174673 HD movies on it...
I really want the one but I swore to myself I wouldn't buy another HTC until they change the way they treat devs and users who want to unlock their devices. I'll hold onto my one x till HTC changes or till a new phone catches my eye that's not all plastic like the s3 and s4 probably too. I would buy Sammy since we don't have to deal with this s-off crap but can't spend $500+ on a plastic phone.
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the well played part is actually timing those review samples with 14th of March :laugh:
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No removable battery no sd card slot.
Not ready to give that up yet.
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I would have to agree, but I was able to get 2 for $0.99 each so I had to try it out lol..
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At first I was pissed about a non removable battery and no SD card on my one x but I've since then gotten used to it. Its not as bad of a deal as people make it out to be.32gb should be more than enough on your phone. You don't need to store 174673 HD movies on it...
I really want the one but I swore to myself I wouldn't buy another HTC until they change the way they treat devs and users who want to unlock their devices. I'll hold onto my one x till HTC changes or till a new phone catches my eye that's not all plastic like the s3 and s4 probably too. I would buy Sammy since we don't have to deal with this s-off crap but can't spend $500+ on a plastic phone.
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I agree with you on storage 32gb is enough and theres a 64gb option now too.
S-off should be easy since its a Qualcom chip, Nvidia locked down T3 hard thats why there was no s-off for the One X.

Help to convince me to buy the One

Like most people struggling to find their place between HTC One and Samsung S4, with a months of my contract left I am unsure which flagship phone to choose. I don't want this thread to be another debate about the two phone or companies, instead I prefer to know what people think about the future of the One. As a loyal HTC user, I started with HTC Desire and now still using HTC Sensation. For both phones it is a shame to see HTC not supporting their devices a few months after they released the phone.
I would agree with most people about the HTC phone quality, in fact that I have been telling others the same thing. There are a lot of things I like about Samsung S4, but there is nothing I can't live without. For me there are only 2 main problem with the One which I can't stand:
1. Removable battery
Battery life was never a problem for me before my Sensation. However after being with Sensation for 1 year and 8 month, my battery was failing apart, until one day I couldn't stand it any more and purchased a new battery. Then it was like having a new phone, this is something which can't be done with the One. I see why uni-body maybe attractive, but to me it is just another way of getting the customer to buy a new phone every 2 years. Because no matter how good the battery is, it WILL need replacing after 2 years of constant use. I could say fair enough to no expandable storage, but can't swap battery is really annoying for me. Since so many people are buying the One, I really want to know what you guys think. Is this not an issue for you? What would you do in a year time when your phone constant needs charging?
2. Official Updates
For both of my past HTC phones, I got to know what HTC is like as a company when it comes to updates. I feel I have more say about HTC sensation since I purchased it as soon as it was out and a few months later there were almost no support. For a phone with 1.2 Ghz (Can also be clocked at 1.5 Ghz) due-core CPU and 750mb RAM, it is more than capable of running windows XP Operating System, so I don't take the specification is not good enough for later version of Android as an excuse. I understand a company can only support a produce for so long, but 2 years is not a lot to ask especially when we have to pay a lot for the device. Do you guys think HTC will act differently on this phone? Because they have always been so slow at releasing updates I have now lost faith in them. I hope someone could convince me to buy the One. I really do love the phone.
Sorry about the rant, it is just that I love the design of the One. But the removable battery problem and lack of support from HTC is preventing me from making my mind up to choose the One over S4.
Thanks for reading through this long winded moaning and any advice is appreciated.
Grow some balls and make up your own mind
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Don't buy it, you don't want it.
I also didn't know which one to get from the two but I realized I didn't want the S4 because who really needs the air gestures and stuff. I've been using the S2 for Sprint for the past two years and I'm tired of TouchWiz. And since I'm currently running somewhat of a S3 ROM, I'm gonna be bored of the S4 because it is essentially the same thing but with added features which to me are useless. I want to go back to HTC because of their build quality and I like their phones overall (had the Aria on ATT). The One is just an overall better phone for me because the screen isn't 5 inches big and doesn't weight as much as a feather. As for the removable battery, that was also one thing that initially steered me away from the One but if the iPhone can last, why can't the One? There is probably a safe mode for when it freezes so no problem there. And HTC will probably give most of its attention to its One because its their flagship device. Nothing better is coming out this year and it will still be a high end phone next year
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For the battery issue I'd the phones battery degrades after 1 year and a bit. Contract HTC or your contract supplier and let them know. I'm sure HTC would replace it. For the updates the one x has been constantly getting updates and I think they will go back to the sensation hopefully but I think HTC are trying to turn things round with the HTC one. Try them both in a store then make up your own mind.
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lavafire said:
Like most people struggling to find their place between HTC One and Samsung S4, with a months of my contract left I am unsure which flagship phone to choose. I don't want this thread to be another debate about the two phone or companies, instead I prefer to know what people think about the future of the One. As a loyal HTC user, I started with HTC Desire and now still using HTC Sensation. For both phones it is a shame to see HTC not supporting their devices a few months after they released the phone.
I would agree with most people about the HTC phone quality, in fact that I have been telling others the same thing. There are a lot of things I like about Samsung S4, but there is nothing I can't live without. For me there are only 2 main problem with the One which I can't stand:
1. Removable battery
Battery life was never a problem for me before my Sensation. However after being with Sensation for 1 year and 8 month, my battery was failing apart, until one day I couldn't stand it any more and purchased a new battery. Then it was like having a new phone, this is something which can't be done with the One. I see why uni-body maybe attractive, but to me it is just another way of getting the customer to buy a new phone every 2 years. Because no matter how good the battery is, it WILL need replacing after 2 years of constant use. I could say fair enough to no expandable storage, but can't swap battery is really annoying for me. Since so many people are buying the One, I really want to know what you guys think. Is this not an issue for you? What would you do in a year time when your phone constant needs charging?
2. Official Updates
For both of my past HTC phones, I got to know what HTC is like as a company when it comes to updates. I feel I have more say about HTC sensation since I purchased it as soon as it was out and a few months later there were almost no support. For a phone with 1.2 Ghz (Can also be clocked at 1.5 Ghz) due-core CPU and 750mb RAM, it is more than capable of running windows XP Operating System, so I don't take the specification is not good enough for later version of Android as an excuse. I understand a company can only support a produce for so long, but 2 years is not a lot to ask especially when we have to pay a lot for the device. Do you guys think HTC will act differently on this phone? Because they have always been so slow at releasing updates I have now lost faith in them. I hope someone could convince me to buy the One. I really do love the phone.
Sorry about the rant, it is just that I love the design of the One. But the removable battery problem and lack of support from HTC is preventing me from making my mind up to choose the One over S4.
Thanks for reading through this long winded moaning and any advice is appreciated.
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reading your post you are in samsung side so dont start thread here, you are convinced already
no time for you dude , no time!
by the way i dint even read your post
1. how is removable battery a problem?? How many iphone owners have had problems with the enclosed battery and then all the other phones out there that have enclosed batteries.
It is actually better in some ways to have an enclosed battery because moisture and dust etc. can't get in as easily, you can't keep removing the battery thus you don't wear out the connectors
Also, the htc one uses a li-poly battery and therefore it shouldn't age over time like the li-lion batteries.
HTC have disabled the quick charge feature in attempt to stop the battery from wearing out after a certain time.
You want more juice/life, buy a power pack, charger that doesn't need a USB/wall socket
You encounter a problem in a year or so time, return the device in exchange for a new one or send it of to HTC for repair (don't know about where you live, but in the UK they are a heck of a lot better these days, very quick turn around time i.e. a few days)
2. updates, look at all the updates that the one X and S got and both will be getting 4.2.2 with sense V5 around June/July.
Samsung have more small updates as they have more problems with their software i.e. security problems
Many articles etc. that have shown HTC to be better in this area i.e.
http://readwrite.com/2011/01/14/data-shows-what-manufacturers-and-carriers-delay-android-updates
http://www.techhive.com/article/256...es_do_the_best_job_with_android_updates_.html
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/12/the-checkered-slow-history-of-android-handset-updates/
I do agree, it is a joke that the sensation didn't get the update but I imagine that the device wasn't very popular and HTC didn't see much point putting time/money into it as nearly every man and his dog went for the GS 2....
But HTC did provide the ICS update to the sensation before the GS 2, they also provided the GB update to the desire before the GS 1 (although not officially)
HTC so far seem to be keeping to their promise regarding not releasing loads of other devices ad if they keep to it then they only have the 1 device to maintain.....
Also you have you have to bare in mind that they moved much closer to stock android now, sense is mostly bloat free where as Samsung have moved further from the stock android UI and brought a load of bloat and extra features in (not to mention they will have two versions [exynos and snapdragon] to maintain) thus this time round they could be slower by a decent amount.
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reading your post you are in samsung side so dont start thread here, you are convinced already
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If I am convinced I won't be asking for advice, and if you want to spare your time I could list everything i don't like about the s4 as well.
Terminator19 said:
1. how is removable battery a problem?? How many iphone owners have had problems with the enclosed battery and then all the other phones out there that have enclosed batteries.
It is actually better in some ways to have an enclosed battery because moisture and dust etc. can't get in as easily, you can't keep removing the battery thus you don't wear out the connectors
Also, the htc one uses a li-poly battery and therefore it shouldn't age over time like the li-lion batteries.
HTC have disabled the quick charge feature in attempt to stop the battery from wearing out after a certain time.
You want more juice/life, buy a power pack, charger that doesn't need a USB/wall socket
You encounter a problem in a year or so time, return the device in exchange for a new one or send it of to HTC for repair (don't know about where you live, but in the UK they are a heck of a lot better these days, very quick turn around time i.e. a few days)
2. updates, look at all the updates that the one X and S got and both will be getting 4.2.2 with sense V5 around June/July.
Samsung have more small updates as they have more problems with their software i.e. security problems
Many articles etc. that have shown HTC to be better in this area i.e.
http://readwrite.com/2011/01/14/data-shows-what-manufacturers-and-carriers-delay-android-updates
http://www.techhive.com/article/256...es_do_the_best_job_with_android_updates_.html
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/12/the-checkered-slow-history-of-android-handset-updates/
I do agree, it is a joke that the sensation didn't get the update but I imagine that the device wasn't very popular and HTC didn't see much point putting time/money into it as nearly every man and his dog went for the GS 2....
But HTC did provide the ICS update to the sensation before the GS 2, they also provided the GB update to the desire before the GS 1 (although not officially)
HTC so far seem to be keeping to their promise regarding not releasing loads of other devices ad if they keep to it then they only have the 1 device to maintain.....
Also you have you have to bare in mind that they moved much closer to stock android now, sense is mostly bloat free where as Samsung have moved further from the stock android UI and brought a load of bloat and extra features in (not to mention they will have two versions [exynos and snapdragon] to maintain) thus this time round they could be slower by a decent amount.
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Well, iPhone user's don't think removable battery a problem, but at the same time I am not an iPhone user. From what I have seen with iPod touch in the past, the battery gets pretty nakerd.
I have read about li-poly battery, to me there doesn't seem to be a clear advantage. In fact it was said li-lion battery could be recharged more times. Doesn't seem like a lot of help, most reviews expressed a day of usage (I would consider my self as a someone who are on their phone all the time). Also quick charge, if i understood correct means does not allow the phone to charge until the battery drops to 95%, which existed on my HTC Sensation but only limited to 99%. I don't know how much this will help, but it is good to see they are doing something about it. I personally don't like accessories, so power pack would be the last option if there is none better.
I'm in the UK as well, but never contacted HTC because I never had a problem (credit to HTC for that). It is still nice to know they fix battery issues.
Anyhow, you were very helpful. I think I am more convinced now. Before I go, just want to remind everyone HTC One is much cheaper sim free (at least in the UK anyway).
PS: We all know Desire did not get proper GB support, was a gimmicky release just to shut people up
Nobody can make you buy it. . . your post meantions Samsung a few times... u stated you like it. Fanboy? Trolling? Really mate? Half the things you want a samsung has, HTC doesnt, i LOVE The htc personally! And wouldnt go for a samsung because i got bored with touchwiz. But you decide.
Read reviews, go in store and play with phones! Ure asking on a HTC One Forum, most people will say get it! Mainly because 90% of us have one. . . but come one. . . your decision, your mind.
MODS: is there any need for this post? Maybe be closed?
I was in the same boat as you. Decided to go with One and couldn't be happier. Camera is spectacular, the phone feels and works great.
Need more convincing? If you don't buy the One, one kitten will die
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Trouble Picking a Phone

First I must preface this with I havent been around XDA since I swapped from my HTC Incredible to the 4S. I use Verizon Wireless and currently have an iPhone 4S. Its on a 2 year plan currently and not eligible for an upgrade.
My wife broke her iPhone 4. The plan is to get her my 4S and get something new.
Currently Im stuck between the HTC One and the Galaxy S4 on Verizon. Historical what manufacturer has the best development? I can almost guarantee either phone will be rooted, bloat ware will disappear, and probably a custom ROM. Also pros and cons of each phone? Hardware wise they are pretty similar. I havent had any luck finding unbiased reviews. People seem to love or hate and there is no middle of the road.
HTC One is a solid choice, don't get me wrong the S4 is excellent device. I have one but after using the HTC One since Verizon employees were able to get their hands on one and I think I found a solid phone to replace this little beauty ;Motorola Droid RAZR M. The M is by far the best phone I have ever used for the price, especially on CM
I hope that helps, as I am terrible at picking out a phone.
Cheers
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Note 3, also wrong forum.
chrisrotolo said:
Note 3, also wrong forum.
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Not waiting for the Note 3. My wife smashed her phone and its easily capable of putting glass shards in her hands.
In any event I went with the S4 32Gb.
nathanalanlister said:
HTC One is a solid choice, don't get me wrong the S4 is excellent device. I have one but after using the HTC One since Verizon employees were able to get their hands on one and I think I found a solid phone to replace this little beauty ;Motorola Droid RAZR M. The M is by far the best phone I have ever used for the price, especially on CM
I hope that helps, as I am terrible at picking out a phone.
Cheers
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Of course go for HTC one. Android phones are all the same. For me, the HTC one look much better than S4
Desmond.tkyip said:
Of course go for HTC one. Android phones are all the same. For me, the HTC one look much better than S4
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Looks are nice, but the lack of a removable battery and no SD card slot ruins it.

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