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Possible buy..

Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a att branded Nexus S, found one on Craigslist for $300..
I think its a fair price, Guy is local and I'm tired of my Inspire.
Reasons I would like to buy it, smaller screen size, pure aosp, battery life...
I just got the inspire about 3 months ago and will more then likely keep it..
What are things I should look for to make sure it is the real deal or just in general?
Any help is appreciated honestly.
I know I could wait for something better to come out ina few months but I don't use my phone for gaming, just purely alot of web browsing, texting and surfing forums..
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Only advantage to the Inspire is screen size. I have owned a Inspire and currently own a NS4G and I like both, but Nexus is smooth. When I buy phones I really just check cosmetic and play with it and check about phone to see what its on and browse the interwebs for a few.

Make sure it is truly the i9020a version and not the i9020t or some other variant. Otherwise it isn't truly the AT&T phone (would not work with 3G otherwise).

What should the about read besides 2.3.4 which kernal is stock etc and thanks for the replies guys keep then coming please
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bozzykid said:
Make sure it is truly the i9020a version and not the i9020t or some other variant. Otherwise it isn't truly the AT&T phone (would not work with 3G otherwise).
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Does the a and t stand for the carriers? Obviously att and T-Mobile?
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Nexus S phones do not have the carrier branding. Only Samsung and Google in the back.

Basically I was asking if the "a" at the end of the model number is for at&t?
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Well to be honest I don't know for sure. But you would assume so or its a huge coincidence (sp).
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bdpyo said:
Basically I was asking if the "a" at the end of the model number is for at&t?
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Yes, that is what the 'A' stands for.

Thanks, what do you guys think about price, seems reasonable?

bdpyo said:
Thanks, what do you guys think about price, seems reasonable?
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I feel you could do better.
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He did note its almost bnib, he ended up getting a deal on something else and wants to get rid of it, still waiting for the pictures I asked for..
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I paid $399 on eBay for my sealed I9020A and feel it was worth it. I had a SGSII as well and chose the Nexus S due to AOSP and hate for touchwiz.
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I had the Captivate before and hated it, I'm solely sold on AOSP, he just messaged me back saying I could just look up a picture, said he's had it for 2 weeks and its still in the box
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bdpyo said:
I had the Captivate before and hated it, I'm solely sold on AOSP, he just messaged me back saying I could just look up a picture, said he's had it for 2 weeks and its still in the box
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So his other phone has no camera, does gsm phones need to have a clean esn?
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BrianDigital said:
So his other phone has no camera, does gsm phones need to have a clean esn?
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That I am not sure but, I told him I wanted to me up and he goes, ok my friend works downtown and ill confirm with him, I'm assuming he posted for a friendz but then goes on to say the Guy, who apparently owns his own business.
So sounds kinda sketchy to me, if a Guy can run a business downtown why can't he post his own ad?
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Def sounds odd, I would look elsewhere
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Get the IMEI # and call att check it. If he wont give it to you then move on! Gsm phones don't have esn they take sims and you could end up with a stolen phone and not even know it. I know here in Austin they are going for less than what that guy is asking. Just seen a white one for $260 and it was squeky clean.
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The AT&T nexus s is only $99 on contract, so $300 for LBNIB isn't sketchy--but the white ns for $260 kind of is. I say meet with the guy if you like the price, inspect for damages and all accessories, then stick your sim in and wait for that 3G or H symbol to pop up. Also make test calls and take pics to ensure speakerphone/mic/camera/etc. is working.
I just bought a LBNIB for $325, so $300 is a good deal imo.

p00kienrayray said:
The AT&T nexus s is only $99 on contract, so $300 for LBNIB isn't sketchy--but the white ns for $260 kind of is. I say meet with the guy if you like the price, inspect for damages and all accessories, then stick your sim in and wait for that 3G or H symbol to pop up. Also make test calls and take pics to ensure speakerphone/mic/camera/etc. is working.
I just bought a LBNIB for $325, so $300 is a good deal imo.
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So I just talked to him again, he sent the pictures like he said he would, sweet baby jesus she looks fine! lol
Turns out the reason he mentioned his friend was because they are old business partners and the actual seller wouldn't be able to meet me in person, because he would be at work, so he is going to give the phone to his friend, who he trusts to meet up with me.
I didn't ask the guy where he worked but his friend works downtown here and it's not to far for me, so hopefully all goes well..

Trade sensation for galaxy s 2

I want the galaxy s 2 and I am looking to trade.with someone for the htc sensation for galaxy s 2 for tmobile if you are up for the trade and you live in San Antonio. By marbch our anywere near Ingram our southpark comment below and ill give you my number we can meet ( no scam ) please someone have a heart this phone is only a day old too btw with screen protector and clear hard case
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Wrong forum. This is the international galaxy s2 forum. The T-Mobile variant has its own section.

I'm just looking for a trade .:/
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That is a terrible trade. Good luck getting a bite.,

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I'm just looking for a trade .:/
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You want this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1329
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chrisyou said:
That is a terrible trade. Good luck getting a bite.,
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It actually a equal trade they compete against eachother!
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No anyone who likes android and has used the sgs 2 knows that the sgs 2 offers fluidity, smoothness and performance incomparable to any android device out now. The only factor I see swaying a sgs 2 owner is a craving for sense.
$1 gets you a reply

Kailkti said:
No anyone who likes android and has used the sgs 2 knows that the sgs 2 offers fluidity, smoothness and performance incomparable to any android device out now. The only factor I see swaying a sgs 2 owner is a craving for sense.
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I like this phone just I don't really like sense
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Probably gonna have to add cash to sweaten the deal dude

blunted09 said:
Probably gonna have to add cash to sweaten the deal dude
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I had to add $130 on top for a white one, but definitely worth it to me, considering I got a deal on the Sensation I traded.

driftmania said:
I had to add $130 on top for a white one, but definitely worth it to me, considering I got a deal on the Sensation I traded.
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Ok ill add 50 plus the phone
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Reasons why your still with the Nexus S?

Hey guys, I was a older nexus user and after getting many phones(I have a sensation) I'm getting a nexus again. I'm trading my senny for nexus S and a Samsung infuse 4g.
So why are you guys still with the nexus? Reasons?
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Because I can't afford another phone. Lol. Well part of the reason. I actually enjoy the community support and see no other reasons to upgrade. My phone does what I need it to without any problems. My next phone will be a GNex, but I'll probably run this thing into the ground before then. At least I'll have saved up enough by then.
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That's cool. For spem reason, this phone looks amazingly sexy. And in hand it feels the best than any other phone
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I quite like my nexus, but the main reason is, that there is nothing extraordinary about new phones.
My nexus can perform smoothly, any task i need to do( i don't play games).
I'll upgrade at the end of the year,
hopefully till then , they will be able to sort the battery life and use more efficiently front panel,
to fit screen.
I'll would love, to have bigger screen, although not at cost of carrying mini tablet in my pocket.

Because I am not a fool that constantly goes out and buys the latest and greatest phones for a big e-peen.

g1user101 said:
That's cool. For spem reason, this phone looks amazingly sexy. And in hand it feels the best than any other phone
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+1 This phone is smexy! Plus, I really don't see a significantly better speed increase on my friend's GNex... They do everything at roughly the same speed!

guys, what is a good extended battery that is under $20 or $15 that is good and doesnt need a different battery door?

1. cant afford
2. dont want to leave you guys behind (did that twice to others already)
3. it works!!! isn't that all you need?

It has Matr1x.
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mathkid95 said:
It has Matr1x.
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Hahaha. I'm actually gunna flash your kernel when I get it in about a couple hours lol
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I use a galaxy tab for my larger screen fix, so I prefer the smaller size and weight of the NS, not to mention the it's superb performance.

mathkid95 said:
It has Matr1x.
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soo true!! Matr1x is awesome!!! NO rom is complete without it

Contact upgrade hasn't come yet lol but the development here is amazing also.
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g1user101 said:
guys, what is a good extended battery that is under $20 or $15 that is good and doesnt need a different battery door?
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Just buy a spare. Those cheap extended ones aren't really that much better in performance from reports I've seen online. You can't bump up the maHs without increasing the size of the batteries just yet.
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I've seen anker on sensation and it bumps up like 40% and I found a anker for nexus. Wonder if it works
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damn, seems like the guy im trading with is flaking out. texted him many times when he told me to and hes not responding.

mathkid95 said:
It has Matr1x.
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Agree
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1. Awesome development and community support
2. NFC/Wallet. It's cool to pay with your phone.
3. It's beautiful and it works.
4. Contract still not up yet .

The nexus has the best form factor of any phone to date. Its kind of a shame all the manufacturers are moving towards making giant phones.
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s3 costs almost 750-800 usd in my country so i rather stick to this

The decision ..

So now that they are both out.. anyone decide which one is truly better E4GLTE.. OR... SGS III
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SGS3. NO DOUBT. its fast, flawless, performs flawlessly, the software and user interface is amazing, the Samsung version of a way better siri, and the touch sync to other sg3 and just all of that. The e4glte, honestly the user interface is garbage, after having an EVO, sense is boring, and the LTE looks even more boring than sense 3.0. The sense clock is the only cool looking thing and I have it on my evo. I say you would be a fool to get the E4G LTE. 2 years or boringness and blandness. SG3, 2 years and maybe just save your upgrade because you love the worlds best phone to much.

The decision??? Lebron went to the Heat. I am going to sit back and watch how the development takes off, one of the two will draw more attention, just need to wait and see. Going to let the development make my decision!

I think the heavyweight developers seem to be heading to the sgsIII.Plenty of good ones on the Evo, don't get me wrong, but I would give the edge there to the Samsung.
Me personally I have had really good experiences with HTC and I actually care less about exactly who is doing what on the custom ROM scene vs how good is the handset. Samsung may have the edge in many categories there too, but I use my phone as a camera a lot and the camera is looking pretty darn good on the Evo.
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Idc about roms anymore. When I get the gs3, it will be flawless and would need no root or changes

HTC by far has better radios...
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I personally prefer HTC over Samsung, mainly because I owned a Samsung Moment.

jander6442 said:
HTC by far has better radios...
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It depends where you live. So everyone, please don't say which ever is better because cell towers in some states work better than some in others. My HTC radios suck compared to Samsung phones around here on Sprint

Sgs3 or LG eclipse 4g LTE, only phones I'd consider upgrading too until thus years nexus pokes it head out
We are legion, for we are many.

ReapersDeath said:
Idc about roms anymore. When I get the gs3, it will be flawless and would need no root or changes
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well...maybe root at least! have to get TiBackup to work again!
why is the gNexus not in this equation?

bigbear6708 said:
well...maybe root at least! have to get TiBackup to work again!
why is the gNexus not in this equation?
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Because it's a last generation device, why would it be in a next generation equation? That's like asking why the ET4g isn't in the equation and its better than the gNex
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HTCs don't explode in your pocket nuff said.. .
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DB13 said:
HTCs don't explode in your pocket nuff said.. .
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Lies! Mine did once. Don't blame the phone, its the battery maker. HTC just sticks their name over the makers

thanks evil! I wasnt tracking generation devices..just knew I liked the gnexus, im far off of an upgrade anyway..sgsIII looks BOMB though!

Anyone happy with their GS3

I got my gs3 and so far everything good not big upgrade compare to what I had, just the network but then again that's one of the major consideration on smartphones, phone is fast, camera great, 64 gb plus 16gb of storage and loving everything even the screen and the color (pebble blue) I see a lot people complaining like always when a phone is release(first is where the f*** is the phone and after they get it, does your phone do this?), anyways anyone else out there happy as well?
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Not a huge upgrade from my S2...but...so far I LOVE the S3!!!

gandalf21502 said:
Not a huge upgrade from my S2...but...so far I LOVE the S3!!!
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Same here...i sold my s2 for $350. I chise not to use my upgrad and just pay the 549.99. If i used an upgrade i think id take it back bc its not much different then the s2. I think the phine was definitely over hyped.
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Complete happy with my G S III. Retired go to phone > the Evo.

If the evo lte battery wasnt so bad id trade for that bc the beats audio on the one i had was niceeee
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bmoreboy02 said:
If the evo lte battery wasnt so bad id trade for that bc the beats audio on the one i had was niceeee
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Can't you just search for the beats audio software mod that's been zipped up and flash it?
Criticism I heard/read about beats audio is that it's mostly software enhanced "gimmicks", E.Q stuff etc, and can be flashed to most phones...
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jgalan14 said:
I got my gs3 and so far everything good not big upgrade compare to what I had, just the network but then again that's one of the major consideration on smartphones, phone is fast, camera great, 64 gb plus 16gb of storage and loving everything even the screen and the color (pebble blue) I see a lot people complaining like always when a phone is release(first is where the f*** is the phone and after they get it, does your phone do this?), anyways anyone else out there happy as well?
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I love my gs3. Traded a my one s plus $390. Yes I might have paid a bit more but whatever. What phone did you have before your gs3?
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LordLugard said:
Can't you just search for the beats audio software mod that's been zipped up and flash it?
Criticism I heard/read about beats audio is that it's mostly software enhanced "gimmicks", E.Q stuff etc, and can be flashed to most phones...
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Im not very good at flashing lol....not gona do something thatvi dont know hiw to fix if i mess up lol. But i think your right
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I love it. It's the fastest phone I've ever held. More responsive than my Note. Screen is perfect size. Beautiful look and feel. Just awesome.

micxploed said:
I love my gs3. Traded a my one s plus $390. Yes I might have paid a bit more but whatever. What phone did you have before your gs3?
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I had the HTC evo lte(sprint data got really bad here so I had to switch) and galaxy nexus
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Love it..
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Definitely an upgrade over my Epic. Outstanding battery life and improved GPS is all I really ask for in a device and I got it.
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Switched from the epic 4G touch and don't think that is is a huge upgrade. Still an awesome phone though but it was over hyped. Jumped from sprint to t-mobile due to data issues and don't regret it at all.
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Love this phone. Came from a Captivate and the difference is like night and day. It's like when i went from ps3 to sli 580s.

LordLugard said:
Can't you just search for the beats audio software mod that's been zipped up and flash it?
Criticism I heard/read about beats audio is that it's mostly software enhanced "gimmicks", E.Q stuff etc, and can be flashed to most phones...
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I've heard the "Beats" audio, it's mostly enhanced bass and tweaked treble. Was not extremely impressed.
As for my new GSIII, I like it. Came from a flashed GSI. The improvement is alot more than coming from an older laptop to a state of the art one...
Yeah, I rooted it a few hours after getting it.

I came from the Aria, so the difference is pretty significant. I will say that I think the screen is ever so slightly too large. I think 4.3-4.5 inch displays are the perfect size.
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Came from a gs2. Ran aokp and fluxxi kernel and it was smooth.
But the gs3 beats it by a mile.
Gps is faster. Battery life is way better. Data speed (lte) ****s on hspa and I love the screen... Plus the camera is very nice.
So overall the difference for me is pretty big.
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Not A huge update over my Int galaxy note but I love it!
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Happy, mostly... Wish I wouldn't have had the evo to play with first, grr... That camera knocks this one's dingle in the dirt, the display is much nicer, and the devs are killing that thing, lol, I'm sitting here with my rooted phone and thumb up my arse wishing I knew how to dev cause we have not one Damn Rom... On the other hand I do like playing with Samsung as it's a tad different than HTC. It feels maybe a little better than evo in my hands, in a strange way, the phone feels a little cheaper so I'm not as worried to use it like it's intended. This thing gets hot and has performance issues and hopefully all my "issues" are all software related... It does have removable battery which is huge for me as I like to keep a few extra batteries charged and ready to go, HATE to be tethered to a wall. The sound on this thing is really loud and clean, really appreciate that... The digitizer is a bit spastic at times but that might just need tweaked as well... It does have 2GB's of ram:-~ lol, I don't know any Sammy devs either, did they all go to evo??? Lol, Need to flash something, going through withdrawals:-o I also don't have any of the display having the black spots or weird colors so maybe I got lucky for once... Ramble, ramble...
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jr71x said:
lol, I don't know any Sammy devs either, did they all go to evo??? Lol, Need to flash something, going through withdrawals:-o I also don't have any of the display having the black spots or weird colors so maybe I got lucky for once... Ramble, ramble...
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I have an evo lte too and it's screen + camera is beautiful. I just got my s3 in today and I'm sure they will be more devs when everyone is actually able to get the s3. I mean I pre-ordered mine on the 7th and it didn't even come until today with all the shortages.
Give it time, the devs will come here =)