I just ordered a n4 for my wife. She's been on an 3GS for a couple years now. I'm looking for any advice for making the transition as painless as possible. As the pain would be inflicted on me.
Any advice would be appreciated.
kenhicg said:
I just ordered a n4 for my wife. She's been on an 3GS for a couple years now. I'm looking for any advice for making the transition as painless as possible. As the pain would be inflicted on me.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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If she likes her iphone, your screwed.
I know how you feel, my wife uses an iPhone also and she won't even touch android. I tried to give her a gs3, she wouldn't even consider it. She says its too big and not as easy to use. I can't understand this but that's the way it is when your married. I gave up, its not worth all the pain. What ever the wife wants, that's what she gets.
Edit: If you haven't synced all her contacts with Google yet, this would be a good time to do it so when she gets her phone you can sign her in to Google and at least her contacts will be there. If she likes games, buy her a few. None of this could convince my wife though. But I wish you all the luck.
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I would talk **** to the wife if she had an iphone.
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kenhicg said:
I just ordered a n4 for my wife. She's been on an 3GS for a couple years now. I'm looking for any advice for making the transition as painless as possible. As the pain would be inflicted on me.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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Good luck.
GODSPEED.
yea, it will really depend on the person and how she uses her iphone day to day. Tons will blindly follow iOS for no reasonable explanation other than it works or it's beautiful. There are others who maybe willing to try it. For my wife, the main thing she would miss are the games iOS offers. She plays all of those cutesy games that are just not available on Android. Also, she's not in the habit of plugging her phone in every day. Her 3GS lasts a while.
Well as for games I have a ton of them and she still has an ipad so I hope that doesn't prove to be an issue. Also I plan to set it up to look as iphonish as possible. I have several launchers I will try and see if I can't get it be a less painful transition.
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yea, it will really depend on the person and how she uses her iphone day to day. Tons will blindly follow iOS for no reasonable explanation other than it works or it's beautiful. There are others who maybe willing to try it. For my wife, the main thing she would miss are the games iOS offers. She plays all of those cutesy games that are just not available on Android. Also, she's not in the habit of plugging her phone in every day. Her 3GS lasts a while.
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Step one:
Don't set up the N4 to her tastes as it will be yours soon.
Step two:
Have a 99 dollar 4S waiting in a drawer for her.
Step three:
Set up your new N4!
Seriously though, this is a weighted question... If she uses an app not on the play store she'll be mad. But if she's not a heavy user, sync all her contacts to Google, buy all the apps she uses on iOS on the play store and set the phone up like her iPhone so it feels familiar. Then let her explore the awesomeness of android. My wife and I had iPhones, I had them all from the original to the 4S and she had up to the 4. Her 4 died and I didn't want to spend 150 bucks on a refurb when the 5 was a few months out, so I got her a HTC Vivid. It was easier for me as her iPhone was constantly having issues, so she was willing to try something different. That vivid actually got me to see the light. I was tired of the jail breaking cat and mouse game, so I sold my 4S and got a Vivid too. Obviously on a N4 now, but the jist of this is to just give her time, she'll like it eventually.
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Android isn't even that hard to use, just get her use to the menu and back keys
Tell her to keep things as simple as possible when customizing stuff
Get her use to the app drawer also
The lock screen and how you answer calls
If she gets use to that she will be good, especially the back and menu button, that's what gets people confused the most
Hopes this helped
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rofl..lol. brilliant..
gotzaDroid said:
Step one:
Don't set up the N4 to her tastes as it will be yours soon.
Step two:
Have a 99 dollar 4S waiting in a drawer for her.
Step three:
Set up your new N4!
Seriously though, this is a weighted question... If she uses an app not on the play store she'll be mad. But if she's not a heavy user, sync all her contacts to Google, buy all the apps she uses on iOS on the play store and set the phone up like her iPhone so it feels familiar. Then let her explore the awesomeness of android. My wife and I had iPhones, I had them all from the original to the 4S and she had up to the 4. Her 4 died and I didn't want to spend 150 bucks on a refurb when the 5 was a few months out, so I got her a HTC Vivid. It was easier for me as her iPhone was constantly having issues, so she was willing to try something different. That vivid actually got me to see the light. I was tired of the jail breaking cat and mouse game, so I sold my 4S and got a Vivid too. Obviously on a N4 now, but the jist of this is to just give her time, she'll like it eventually.
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Get isyncr or double twist so she can transfer media. sync contacts to Google.
My wife uses an N4 and she loves it. Anything in particular you want to ask?
It's a bit easy for me add she had been using an original Gaudy Tab since they came out.
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Yes did she come from an iPhone? If so how did she adapt to android.
St1ck33 said:
My wife uses an N4 and she loves it. Anything in particular you want to ask?
It's a bit easy for me add she had been using an original Gaudy Tab since they came out.
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What would be the best way to sync the contacts to google?
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Get isyncr or double twist so she can transfer media. sync contacts to Google.
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What would be the best way to sync the contacts to google?
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=sync+itunes+contacts+with+google
I am not sure I would consider following something that works to be blind. Lots of bugs, broken things, missing features in Android versus iOS. It is getting better fast (but think 4.2 was actually a setback).
OP... the N4 is a two handed device for a woman with smaller hands. Hell, I wear a large sized glove and it is still a two hander for many things with me, where I can reach everything pretty easy with one handed use on an iPhone.
You can sync contacts using Google (a pref in Address Book in the current system). The stock email client is missing a number of features... consider Aqua Mail.
You can sync Calendars using a cool little util named Smoothsync for iCloud, but ToDo's and Notes are a problem. I switched to Evernote and Google Tasks (but unfortunately there is no good Google Tasks client for the desktop.
If she is used to (and likes) the iTunes workflow you're in for even more resistance. There are pseudo-workarounds for Android, but none worth a damn IMHO. Many apps are better on iOS than Android (don't know if it is simply a matter of better dev tools or Android devs are lazy). Don't get me wrong, there are some great apps on Android, but many more on iOS.
If your wife ain't much of a gear head, the things that make Android stand out will be of little value to her, and the things that don't quite work as well as they should will be a constant annoyance. I kind of agree with those that remarked about you inheriting the N4 and having a 4S ready for the wife.
On the other hand, if your wife does not do a lot with her phone, she may not care.
Hope this helps!
torn between android & ios
Im still debating between the two! :silly:
Android, been through every high end device, trading and selling. Loved the nexus devices! I purchased a nexus 4 16gb first day, month later it came in the mail. Played with it for about a day traded for an iphone 5 32gb unlocked. Today I traded the iphone 5 32 for an iphone 5 16gb plus $200. I hardly use 8gb of data :good:
Placed order again for a Nexus 4 and its coming on monday! Do i return it or accept it?
Apple IOS: its very polished! the apps are very nice the ones I use. I hardly use any though. SMOOTH OS!! Would like some customization, JAILBREAK comes Sunday! So that can hold me over. Only downfall I have is being on 2g speeds! EDGE sucks! Although I am on wifi majority of the time it does make it somewhat okay. I am a business user and love the IOS!
Android: I enjoyed it, enjoyed rooting, unlocking, custom roms etc... BUT it GREW OLD to me and a WASTE of time. Half the time I spent was updating roms to fix bugs or other issues. Always trying to find the "perfect" rom! It was fun but wasted too much time. Yes I still like android, nexus 4 I used for a few hours and enjoyed it. SEXY phone and the 4.2 os has come along way. But my worry is with any android device I will want the next newest one. Plus I may go back to constantly checking for new roms and whats the best blah blah blah .... I would hope I could stick with the stock nexus 4 but the WANT to unlock bootloader and flash a custom rom is like crack!
I think that sums it up, ITS JUST A DAMN PHONE!
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Im still debating between the two! :silly:
Android, been through every high end device, trading and selling. Loved the nexus devices! I purchased a nexus 4 16gb first day, month later it came in the mail. Played with it for about a day traded for an iphone 5 32gb unlocked. Today I traded the iphone 5 32 for an iphone 5 16gb plus $200. I hardly use 8gb of data :good:
Placed order again for a Nexus 4 and its coming on monday! Do i return it or accept it?
Apple IOS: its very polished! the apps are very nice the ones I use. I hardly use any though. SMOOTH OS!! Would like some customization, JAILBREAK comes Sunday! So that can hold me over. Only downfall I have is being on 2g speeds! EDGE sucks! Although I am on wifi majority of the time it does make it somewhat okay. I am a business user and love the IOS!
Android: I enjoyed it, enjoyed rooting, unlocking, custom roms etc... BUT it GREW OLD to me and a WASTE of time. Half the time I spent was updating roms to fix bugs or other issues. Always trying to find the "perfect" rom! It was fun but wasted too much time. Yes I still like android, nexus 4 I used for a few hours and enjoyed it. SEXY phone and the 4.2 os has come along way. But my worry is with any android device I will want the next newest one. Plus I may go back to constantly checking for new roms and whats the best blah blah blah .... I would hope I could stick with the stock nexus 4 but the WANT to unlock bootloader and flash a custom rom is like crack!
I think that sums it up, ITS JUST A DAMN PHONE!
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Yep, android keeps getting better with newer things keeps us hooked... however ios is stagnant but it works so there's nothing wrong with that.
That is why girls love ios, it's simple, they can care less about updates on roms and such. My gf wanted the s3...well that lasted 1 week until she went back to 4s. Even if our androids can fly... girls would be like "it doesn't have this app I like though.... ANDROIDS SUCKS I hate this phone!"
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Yep, android keeps getting better with newer things keeps us hooked... however ios is stagnant but it works so there's nothing wrong with that.
That is why girls love ios, it's simple, they can care less about updates on roms and such. My gf wanted the s3...well that lasted 1 week until she went back to 4s. Even if our androids can fly... girls would be like "it doesn't have this app I like though.... ANDROIDS SUCKS I hate this phone!"
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Ain't that the truth. This is the truest freakin thing I've read all day.
1. Receive n4
2. Source a used iPhone 4s
3. Give n4 to wife
4. Take n4 back when she complains
5. Give iPhone 4s to wife
6. Root n4
7. Make money
8. Prosper
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The Nexus 4 is a big phone, coming from an iPod touch 4. It does take a lot of getting used to, however, but I couldn't even imagine using the Galaxy Note II as a phone. It feels more like a tablet.
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Good day all,
I've had my Galaxy S II for about 2 months now and I love how it works.
But still, it seems that my hands are a bit too small to type good with just 1 hand..
Therefore I was thinking of getting it replaced with an iPhone 4.
Now I was wondering if you guys think I would regret it?
The thing I'm most worried about is the speed of the web browsing. Is it really that slow on the iPhone that I will have to wait much longer than on Galaxy S II?
Also, does anyone know if I can get text reflow on iPhone when I jailbreak it?
Thank you very much already for any answers.
Kind regards,
Hybbie
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Hybbie said:
Good day all,
I've had my Galaxy S II for about 2 months now and I love how it works.
But still, it seems that my hands are a bit too small to type good with just 1 hand..
Therefore I was thinking of getting it replaced with an iPhone 4.
Now I was wondering if you guys think I would regret it?
The thing I'm most worried about is the speed of the web browsing. Is it really that slow on the iPhone that I will have to wait much longer than on Galaxy S II?
Also, does anyone know if I can get text reflow on iPhone when I jailbreak it?
Thank you very much already for any answers.
Kind regards,
Hybbie
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If you really wont to switch to iOS i'd wait till the iPh*** 5/4s comes out, rather than buying the old model...
EDIT: in terms of web-browsing, it isn't that much slower! (if you can live w/o flash...) iOS runs DAMN fast, even on bad hardware! (i compared my lovely SGS 2 to a friends iP4...)
Try Swype and you will forget about iPhones all together....
Yeah, I think you should switch.
To be honest only you can answer this. I personally would regret it. But that's because I've owned 3 android phones. I had the zte blade first,then the awful wildfire,and now this! Certainly my best phone. When i look at an iphone i think yeah it does some good stuff but is so bland.
No widgets and your rammed with apple stuff and forced to do things the apple way if your not willing to jail break the device.
Android devices are customizable out of the box and allow you to play about with how it looks straight away.
Like i said its solely down to you we are all going to favour each device in some way and the majority likely to follow the good ol S2! Anyway regarding the size surely its of a similar height/width?!?
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To be honest only you can answer this. I personally would regret it. But that's because I've owned 3 android phones. I had the zte blade first,then the awful wildfire,and now this! Certainly my best phone. When i look at an iphone i think yeah it does some good stuff but is so bland.
No widgets and your rammed with apple stuff and forced to do things the apple way if your not willing to jail break the device.
Android devices are customizable out of the box and allow you to play about with how it looks straight away.
Like i said its solely down to you we are all going to favour each device in some way and the majority likely to follow the good ol S2! Anyway regarding the size surely its of a similar height/width?!?
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Why would you ever switch from the Blade to the Wildfire? That's a straight downgrade.
iOS is great if you're fine with having only icons on your screen... iPhone 4 still wins display clarity IMO... but GS2 has richer colours.
browsing isn't that bad on iPhone but it is noticeably faster on GS2... antenna is better.
I agree... wait for iPhone 5\4Gs whatever they call it.
Apple products are all overpriced pieces of Sh*t. Don't bother with it.
You will lose a lot of normal functions (Bluetooth as an example. Has to go trough Itunes or something like that -.-'')
Just get a keyboard that suits you better. Swype should be included.
As a person that sells phone here's my thoughts... iPhone stunning design and well easy to use. But this is where it ends as HTC etc have android now its easy to use but look at the way it does things... syncing android is instant with Gmail, plug it into pc it turns into a external hard drive/memory card drag and drop any file you want to it from any pc of Mac.
Bluetooth isn't just for audio.
You can customize it all day and all night uses a micro USB cable everywhere has one. Memory cards not built in memory. Give you a idea in the shop where I work we sell around 55 contracts a week and since the first week of Jan we have only sold 4 iphones. That is a very low number as of android handsets we have done say 75% of all contract sold
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Why would you ever switch from the Blade to the Wildfire? That's a straight downgrade.
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Drowned my blade in coca cola...
It was a sad day! Insurance couldn't give me a new blade and i unfortunately chose a wildfire all the while wishing i had tried my luck for a desire!
Thank you all for your answers.
I think I'm at least going to wait until the new iphone comes out then.
After that, I'll have to see like everyone else hours it stands against GSII.
Thanks again!
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As a person that sells phone here's my thoughts... iPhone stunning design and well easy to use. But this is where it ends as HTC etc have android now its easy to use but look at the way it does things... syncing android is instant with Gmail, plug it into pc it turns into a external hard drive/memory card drag and drop any file you want to it from any pc of Mac.
Bluetooth isn't just for audio.
You can customize it all day and all night uses a micro USB cable everywhere has one. Memory cards not built in memory. Give you a idea in the shop where I work we sell around 55 contracts a week and since the first week of Jan we have only sold 4 iphones. That is a very low number as of android handsets we have done say 75% of all contract sold
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I agree with everything above. Again, it boils down to what is important for you. I also thought about iPhone 4, but SGS II prevailed big time, due to things I do with it. You can copy music, videos, pictures any time, hassle free. Really. I never really felt comfortable working with iTunes, never knew what stuff would be deleted. Big argument for me also was the ability to copy and play divx files without needing to convert. I watch loads of movies; just copy to phone and you're good to go. It's a cheesy line really, but think what you plan to do with it.
I went with SGS II and do not regret.
Try swype
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I think since your asking complete strangers your already regretting. I like freedom but android isn't for the computer illiterate.
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The iOS browser never crashes! Also the compatiblity issues such as updates, Arabic language support, these are the main good things abt iPhone. GALAXY S II will the best snatphone ever having a/m points.
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Ayhamov said:
The iOS browser never crashes! Also the compatiblity issues such as updates, Arabic language support, these are the main good things abt iPhone. GALAXY S II will the best snatphone ever having a/m points.
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What?
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I'd say use what you like and feel comfortable with, since each phone has it's pros and cons.
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Apple products are all overpriced pieces of Sh*t. Don't bother with it.
You will lose a lot of normal functions (Bluetooth as an example. Has to go trough Itunes or something like that -.-'')
Just get a keyboard that suits you better. Swype should be included.
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.... what?
There's a swype version on cydia btw and it looks to be working well judging by the youtube video
If you dont mind the boring walls of icons then youll be fine with the iPhone 4 which has better battery life and gps and the apps to boot.
You'll be missing things like the filesystem and the tweaking on the SGS2 though
Don't forget the loss of flash and better media playback.
I've been here for a while with my Inc, and even though I haven't really contributed a lot, I'd like to say thanks to all the people who have helped me through the modding adventure. I learned a lot, and even helped some friends with it. I've grown bored with the OS, though; I'm moving to a 4S so I can be less tempted to make minor changes and more able to enjoy everything. (I'll still jailbreak it, of course.) I'd just like to remind everyone that both options are equally awesome, albeit in different ways, and that there are some of us out here who enjoy both.
Enjoy dual core 3G. I'll let you know how LTE is on a dual core phone.
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less tempted to make minor changes so you can enjoy it?
so, basically, you're buying into exactly what apple is selling: a locked down OS. gotcha. hey man, if that's for you and android is too complicated for ya, then so be it. enjoy your slightly upgraded iphone 4!
Coming from an Inc (or any 2010 Android phone for that matter) I would say that's a huge upgrade in regards to out the box performance.
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I'll let you know how LTE is on a dual core phone.
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It's pretty Effin badass, let me tell ya.
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Enjoy dual core 3G. I'll let you know how LTE is on a dual core phone.
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I'm waiting until LTE becomes available in more areas and is more battery efficient.
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less tempted to make minor changes so you can enjoy it?
so, basically, you're buying into exactly what apple is selling: a locked down OS. gotcha. hey man, if that's for you and android is too complicated for ya, then so be it. enjoy your slightly upgraded iphone 4!
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I'm more buying into an OS other than Android. I've pretty much done everything I'd like to with Android; I've installed tons of roms and tweaks, but nothing gets around that it's all still the same OS. I figure I'll switch over to iOS to enjoy the better app selection and other features, then switch back to Android in a year or two so whatever enhancements made over that time will make it seem fresh to me. I'm not trying to incite flaming here by any means. I'm just offering my opinion and trying to show that there are, in fact, people out there who enjoy the benefits of any type of phone, regardless of brand loyalty.
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I'm waiting until LTE becomes available in more areas and is more battery efficient.
I'm more buying into an OS other than Android. I've pretty much done everything I'd like to with Android; I've installed tons of roms and tweaks, but nothing gets around that it's all still the same OS. I figure I'll switch over to iOS to enjoy the better app selection and other features, then switch back to Android in a year or two so whatever enhancements made over that time will make it seem fresh to me. I'm not trying to incite flaming here by any means. I'm just offering my opinion and trying to show that there are, in fact, people out there who enjoy the benefits of any type of phone, regardless of brand loyalty.
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Rock on Dude, I hope you find what you're looking for.
I don't understand your reasoning but good luck. See you at licorice or marshmallow.
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Enjoy the garden. I'll be here enjoying my ice cream and jelly beans, lol
You've got balls posting that here lol. I respect that. I hope you enjoy the 4S .
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Looks like I'll be going the same way. My dad decided to upgrade the family to iPhones and I'm not going to turn do a free phone, especially one that expensive. I'm still going to keep my Inc because I still plan on making some Android apps.
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I figure I'll switch over to iOS to enjoy the better app selection and other features, then switch back to Android in a year or two so whatever enhancements made over that time will make it seem fresh to me.
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They had better app selection in 2009, maybe early 2010. In late 2011.. no, plus android has a slew of mini-app-tweaks that Apple would ban if they ever entered their appstore.
I think iPhones are great too, but for non-techsavvy type people. Grandma's, my mom, etc. People who don't know how to really customize their android phone. Android's without customization have bloatware, turd settings, often sluggish, they're just pretty turdly all around. I didn't really love my phone until I rooted it and customized it.
I also like the build of iPhones compared with the majority of Android devices. Anyway personally, I think you'll regret your choice after a few weeks or until you realize all the things iPhone can't do.
I'm right there with you OP. I pre-ordered my 4S the other day. Android has been great (well, cyanogenmod at least) but I don't have the time to install roms anymore to figure out which I like best and I can't handle the bugs in the existing roms. It'll be nice to have a phone that doesn't randomly reboot or activate speakerphone for a change. And I'm tired of carrying around 2 devices for my music/phone. I don't have brand bias, I just know what I need in a phone, and that's consistency.
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And I'm tired of carrying around 2 devices for my music/phone.
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Hmm... last time I checked, my inc plays music... lol
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Hmm... last time I checked, my inc plays music... lol
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Yeah I never got that argument. I think in some ways it shows brand bias. Best purchase I made in the last couple of years was some software that stripped the drm off my iTunes music.
You're right, my Inc has a music player. But it doesn't sync with itunes, my ipod dock, or my car. Nor does it have the accessory support that iphone has. The one thing I will miss is native google turn by turn navigation. I'll definitely enjoy the better battery life! That's the one thing that kept me from jumping to an LTE phone instead. But I have enjoyed the community here and some of the hard work a few of the devs have put in.
This thread should have never been created and should be closed. You guys are just gonna set here and go back and forth at each other.
This isn't an Apple discussion sub category.
Let's get back to Android development for our Incredible.
i have a hard time understanding one thing. everyone who is an ios fan keeps touting the app selection over android.
then i ask them - is angry birds free?
/sadface
then i ask them - what are these great apps not available on android?
/one reply - infinity blade
then i ask them - have u ever used easy tether? played a real mmo on ur pc using just ur phone to get internet while camping?
/sadface
the only thing magical about ios is its ability to make people believe it can do more than it does.
"But it doesn't sync with itunes, my ipod dock, or my car."
sure it does. research it. there's apps that do it for free, or apps you can pay for.
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You're right, my Inc has a music player. But it doesn't sync with itunes, my ipod dock, or my car. Nor does it have the accessory support that iphone has. The one thing I will miss is native google turn by turn navigation. I'll definitely enjoy the better battery life! That's the one thing that kept me from jumping to an LTE phone instead. But I have enjoyed the community here and some of the hard work a few of the devs have put in.
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I use Isyncr that sync iTunes to my Dinc perfectly
Ok I'm looking for some honest information without all the flaming n name calling so please be kind in ur responses.
I'm thinking about getting the iPhone bc I'm getting fed up with androids issues, I love Android to death, I've owned the mytouch 3g, Droid2 and now the EVO but I need a phone more stable without all the tweaking n modding to get things to work the way I need them to. Android has major battery problems n the only way to fix it is to buy more and/or bigger batteries, a lot of newer phones have gps n signal issues like the e4t and I just think Android has some kinks it needs to work out before they get to be reliable without having to root n flash roms, overclock etc. What I'm asking is for honest opinions on if I should step over to Apple for a year or so til Android gets there issues more worked out or just stick with this n wait?
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Sh*t, I just noticed I put this in the dev section. Can someone please move it to the right section, I would but I don't know how
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Peace out.!!!!! Android rules!!!! Have fun with your apple......
If you really want to switch to the iphone, then go for it. Both Android and iOS have their problems. When Sprint got the iphone 4S, I thought about switching to it. But then I played with one in the store and was shocked at how tiny the screen was, and how awful it felt to hold in my hand. I live in Minnesota, so having the front and back made out of glass (along with the sides being metal) is a big downside because the device gets really cold in the winter. Plus I don't like the idea of having to sync the device to a computer. A phone should be able to be a stand-alone device.
On the flipside, my father hated his HTC Hero and switched to the iphone 4S a few months back. He's not really a techy guy, and he loves his iphone. The only downside is that the iphone 4s also has battery life problems, so I am not sure if you can escape that problem. In the end, it kind of comes down to a personal preference between the 2 OS choices. Both are matured enough that there doesn't appear to be a clear and obvious winner at this point in time.
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I think the first two paragraphs of this criticism of Siri sum up how I view Apple products in general. I prefer control and Android. And more $$ in my pocket.
I use my Epic for work and play. No way I could use an iPhone for the work part of the equation!
I don't like the way Apple makes you use iTunes for everything. Just let me drop and drag files and sync my contacts and data wirelessly.
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Well, be my guest!!! I told a friend of mines "lets do a contest to download an entire album in the queickest time" He said "well is gonna cost me $12.00 on Itunes" on my EVO using Download and music search app, was free and with 4G at 9mbps it took me 7 minutes to have al 13 songs.
I phones are for nerds.
Id rather run naked, soaked in lemon juice and run through a football field size garden of roses than to use one of those funny iphone devices.
i switched to the iphone as well after deving some alphas for my evo that im going to make public soon i love android and i miss it a bit after 11 days with the iphone and 8 with the galxy s2 i see that ios is much more stable then android as its closed source and kept maintained and updated regularly by apple and the response and structure of the system is much more organized then that of android but i miss my open source allot i miss the apps and the roms and flashing and deving! i hate waiting so damn long for a god dang jailbreak !!! thats so hard to crack it takes teams to find and xploite its really agonizing to own a iphone 4s but if ur up to it u can stand the wait and the lack of change of roms and ios is lovely
Go get an iPhone, use it for a few weeks and see if you like it
i definitely would tell you DONT... but it aint for me, so what i care...
it must fit what you NEED it to do
So you've done some developing on Android, but are attracted to the ‘closed source' nature of apple? Did you not take your meds today? schizophrenics on xda, I guess I can't imagine your poor head.
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Careful with the iphone...
Apple may file a lawsuit against you for infringing on their patents.
They sue everyone else anyways.
I hate my iphone for sooooo many reasons.
A dev trying to switching to iphone and asking opinions? Go ahead, at least I can carry an extra battery with me for heavy usage. The openess of Android has smitten me. Can't imagine a closed system where Steve is my big brother, wanting me to be a slave of their system.
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The battery life on my girlfriends iphone isnt any better then mine..Probably worse and I can switch batteries out..
I got my gf a iPhone too because of her reason. Now she wants the galaxy s2 since I told her about upgrade my contract. Then again girls can't make up there mind. Lol
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Go get an iPhone, use it for a few weeks and see if you like it
i definitely would tell you DONT... but it aint for me, so what i care...
it must fit what you NEED it to do
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That's what I was thinking of doing but won't I have to pay some return fee it I try to get a refund on it?
I'm really feeling torn here lol. Like trying to decide to get a house thats not too fancy inside but eveything u can think of but charges u to use anything inside it, or getting a house that has fancy futuristic stuff Inside it but it doesn't work all the time n something might need replacing due to faulty wiring... Idk I just know my EVO isn't going to last much longer bc I need a phone that can last a good 9 hours n actually let me use it without watching the battery go down like the gas Guage on an old truck.
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I tinker too much to like the iPhone. Custom kernels, ROMs, etc. Then again I would probably sleep more if I had an iPhone ...
I can easily get 9 hours. Im not a heavy user most of the time, for example I am on 22% and I took it off the charger, probably 50 hours ago, but I havent been doing too much, 5-20 min convo's here and there, playing around with a few apps, streams a bit of music while driving into the city, a hundred txts or so. I have easily been talking on the phone for 6 hours straight and only lost 15-20%. Pretty recently, but I am also running ASOP.
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That's what I was thinking of doing but won't I have to pay some return fee it I try to get a refund on it?
I'm really feeling torn here lol. Like trying to decide to get a house thats not too fancy inside but eveything u can think of but charges u to use anything inside it, or getting a house that has fancy futuristic stuff Inside it but it doesn't work all the time n something might need replacing due to faulty wiring... Idk I just know my EVO isn't going to last much longer bc I need a phone that can last a good 9 hours n actually let me use it without watching the battery go down like the gas Guage on an old truck.
nExVsO
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No u have 14 or 30 days to try it and swap or return it idk if sprint made the change from 30 to 14 days yet so check when u buy
Edit: and all u need for your evo is a new battery if yours is draining that fast its because it is old and has lost its spunk, u can buy a 3500 or on eBay you can get 3 1800mah slims for about 20$ with an external charger much cheaper than buying an iPhone that wont do anything you really want and wont let u use anything for work if your work uses windows cuz iPhone wont let u do anything related to Microsoft except check your email
I loved my iphone. But regretfully switched back to the evo due to financial reasons (ie: selling the iphone) if you're interested in getting one used I have listing on ebay for a 16gb. Look for the one in a lifeproof case
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Have you tried buying a new OEM battery? Much cheaper than the iphone and that should help your battery problem. These batteries don't last forever
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I'm a long time android user, having used an Evo for about a year (upgraded to ICS), and also playing with the G Nexus. I recently switched to an iPhone 4S just to see how I'd like using iOS, and overall, after a few weeks, I'm pretty pleased with the ease of use and smoothness of it. Siri has turned out to be a nice bonus - it's nice to set reminders, send texts, have messages read to me while driving, etc.
I have an opportunity to trade my 4S for an i9300, and I'm very tempted, as I've always wanted a GS3. Obviously, i'm very familiar with the differences between the two operating systems, but I'm wondering if anyone can give me some input on the GS3, specifically with JB, so that I can better understand this phone and what ownership and daily use would be like.
Anyone else move to the GS3 from an iPhone? Is the GS3 really as awesome as people say it is?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
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I'm a long time android user, having used an Evo for about a year (upgraded to ICS), and also playing with the G Nexus. I recently switched to an iPhone 4S just to see how I'd like using iOS, and overall, after a few weeks, I'm pretty pleased with the ease of use and smoothness of it. Siri has turned out to be a nice bonus - it's nice to set reminders, send texts, have messages read to me while driving, etc.
I have an opportunity to trade my 4S for an i9300, and I'm very tempted, as I've always wanted a GS3. Obviously, i'm very familiar with the differences between the two operating systems, but I'm wondering if anyone can give me some input on the GS3, specifically with JB, so that I can better understand this phone and what ownership and daily use would be like.
Anyone else move to the GS3 from an iPhone? Is the GS3 really as awesome as people say it is?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
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Don't make the switch yet, as there's only a week to go to the new nexus announcement. While the GS3 is running JB right now there is no guarantee that samsung will update it to KLP once it gets released, and Cyanogenmod is not a viable option without proper documentation from samsung(not as smooth as it should be).
I'm selling my Sgs3 come October 29th.
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I'm a long time android user, having used an Evo for about a year (upgraded to ICS), and also playing with the G Nexus. I recently switched to an iPhone 4S just to see how I'd like using iOS, and overall, after a few weeks, I'm pretty pleased with the ease of use and smoothness of it. Siri has turned out to be a nice bonus - it's nice to set reminders, send texts, have messages read to me while driving, etc.
I have an opportunity to trade my 4S for an i9300, and I'm very tempted, as I've always wanted a GS3. Obviously, i'm very familiar with the differences between the two operating systems, but I'm wondering if anyone can give me some input on the GS3, specifically with JB, so that I can better understand this phone and what ownership and daily use would be like.
Anyone else move to the GS3 from an iPhone? Is the GS3 really as awesome as people say it is?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
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Get the iphone 5. It's brilliant (and really big!).
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Don't make the switch yet, as there's only a week to go to the new nexus announcement. While the GS3 is running JB right now there is no guarantee that samsung will update it to KLP once it gets released, and Cyanogenmod is not a viable option without proper documentation from samsung(not as smooth as it should be).
I'm selling my Sgs3 come October 29th.
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Samsung will if they updated the S2 to Jelly Bean.
I would swap if I was in your position.
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Samsung will if they updated the S2 to Jelly Bean.
I would swap if I was in your position.
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S2 is still on ICS, as far as I'm concerned, and just because they promised to update it, doesn't mean they'll actually deliver.
I just don't see the point in buying a non-nexus device anymore unless you like being stuck with an old OS version that is not 100% guaranteed to be updated in the future.
JB is still not available on the non-branded SGS3, and that's a week before the launch of android 4.2, a version of android that our phones are not guaranteed to see until sometime next year, if we are lucky.
gt the s3 lte alot bettrr with 2gb ram
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Get an xperia T instead as it's supports development as contrary to s3 which samsung hasnt releasesed proper source = no good AOSP/CM
Agree with Toss3. S3 lacks proper documentation support at the moment and chances of them releasing the documentation is slim. And with Nexus 4 just around the corner, I'd say you wait a few days n then decide.
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Well i have been using iphone since iphone 3 (4 and 4S included) was released and made switch to sgs3 in september. To tell the truth i like s3 much more phone is describable with only one word: GREAT. And i like it much more than iphone. Especcially now with that apple maps disaster, 2nd important thing no need for dedicated software for sync with pc (i.e. itunes). Just copy paste movies and music from PC. 3rd storage. S3 comes with max 64 gb internal mem and supports 64gb microSD which is double of largest iphone... there are more points but this are main at least for me
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I used to have iPhones (since the first until the 4S).
I sold it and i took a S3.
No regret so far ! I love tweaking everything and trying different ROMS !
I bought my S3 outright quite a few months before my contract was due for renewal. My renewal since arrived and I opted for the iPhone 5, I used it for less than 24 hours before sending it back.
WAY too many apps that I use on my S3 have not yet been adapted to the iPhone 5, which considering I had to pay for them was pretty shocking. Also vs my S3 using SwiftKey, typing on it was a ball ache.
I can't deny thought that it does look nice, and then you turn it on
I'll probably wait to renew and go for the next Nexus device.
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Well i have been using iphone since iphone 3 (4 and 4S included) was released and made switch to sgs3 in september. To tell the truth i like s3 much more phone is describable with only one word: GREAT. And i like it much more than iphone. Especcially now with that apple maps disaster, 2nd important thing no need for dedicated software for sync with pc (i.e. itunes). Just copy paste movies and music from PC. 3rd storage. S3 comes with max 64 gb internal mem and supports 64gb microSD which is double of largest iphone... there are more points but this are main at least for me
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I can add more as well, like customization right from get go no need to JB, true widgets on screen and not just bland rows of icons, have a nandroid backup and not have to worry about screwing up modding and losing everything since in matter of few mins you can restore your last backup, unlike backup u do on itunes and lose half of the stuff and then spend half a day trying to recover or reinstall apps and games and still lose the save progress.
Yes i'm a jumper from iPhone4 32gb and dreaded every FW upgrade but on Android platform u can just peform complete formation of system and reinstall the o/s or back up from your extSD card without even hooking to a pc.
For me it was a good jump after using iphone 4 since 2010 but now i can hardly stand my wife's 4s after jumping ship in MAY. I think if you go with the newer iteration of S3 International Specs but with LTE and 2GB then you have a winner. Dont' bother with el cheapo nexus devices as the software on S3 is amazing barring TW, smart stay, smart alerts, briefing alarm, smart call and tons of other touches which makes it so simple to use and i feel withdrawal when using my other android phone.
I have bought the s3 and i'me very satisfied. IOS is far away from Android.
I am a dual user of an old 3S and a SG3. Basically I find IOS excellent for work and normal use: telephone, music, messaging, etc. One can just use it - from kids to oldies. ..
My SG3 is great to install roms und play around with android. There are however lots of bad and underperforming apps. I would not recommend it to my mother. ..
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I forgot to specify that the GS3 i would trade for is not compatible with LTE on ATT, and only works on edge on TMobile, or at least that's what I *think*. This bothers me a bit, even though I use straight talk and AT&T's HSPA service is fast enough for me. I would like to know that I could go to Tmobile if i wanted to, but with this phone, I cannot.
And as some mentioned, with the new Galaxy Nexus being announced soon, and the pricing bound to be reasonable on it like the current nexus, it may make sense to just hold on to my iphone 4S (as its value is still high) and wait it out. The GS3 values are bound to drop faster than the iphone's.
I would like to share my opinion here. Its you who has to choose. If you want to do a lot more with your phone then i suggest you get S3. I have used iphone and i personally din find it better than android. Customizations are only limited to your imagination in android. I daily use a new ui. I love to customize my phone, and S3 bags some serious speed and is extremely smooth compared to 4S
S3 is samsungs flagship device, i'm pretty sure that they will release KlP. I would switch if i was in your position.
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As I think iPhone is a not king, but the very unique phone...it's like a bmw 7...it's for business men...sgs3 is like bmw m6..it's quickly like a lightning...in my case I'll changed my sgs3 with carbon cover to iPhone 4s. Because I need something new, and want bmw 7
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As I think iPhone is a not king, but the very unique phone...it's like a bmw 7...it's for business men...sgs3 is like bmw m6..it's quickly like a lightning...in my case I'll changed my sgs3 with carbon cover to iPhone 4s. Because I need something new, and want bmw 7
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iphone is more like a honda civic with automatic transmission, its a good A to B car. But the SGS3 is a whole new different animal packed with horse power, at times it night give you trouble from A to B but its hell lot more joy on the road.
each to their own.
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You have Google now on JB, which its better than Siri. You can view them compared on YouTube. You will therefore be able to set your schedules by voice, and even command navigation to a destination.
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It's all about what you want from your phone. You'll probably have biased awnsers if you come to this forum with this question,
That said, i can easily say, from using both i prefer the S3. Not going to discuss looks, that's the least important thing i'd want in a phone and it's totally up to your taste, which i assume it's not a decisive factor since you're considering the s3. Looks aside, the iphone is everything it ever was. The S3 isn't. It's SO much more. Touchwiz is actually very good, it's there to help you do everything in an easy way. Very customizable in just about any way, has gestures integrated to do every sort of things , ex: double tapping the top of the phone to go to get to the top of the list of your emails in the email app, turn to unlock, smart stay (this one's brilliant i love it), change of keyboards (i can't even imagine me using anything but swype), sms managers, shortcuts in notifications (wifi, bt, gps, data, rotate, driving mode, etc), power saving modes, svoice, i could be here all day.
Honestly, it's just too different and far better imo.
Your call thought, i wouldn't even think about it.
Sorry to create a thread, but I was hoping for someone how knows Android well to help me out.
A brief description on my phone history: iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, Galaxy Note, return to iPhone 4 and now iPhone 5.
Upgrade from iPhone 3 to 4 was simple, contract ran out, got a new phone. With the Galaxy Note, I opened a new contract with a fair amount of time remaining on my iPhone contract. However I sold my Note after just 2 months with it. I had some battery issues, performance issues and I did not like the Touch Wizz UI and I did not want to root/flash (Not sure on which one) it. So I went back to my iPhone 4, however I like the look of "stock Android".
iPhone 5 comes out, still paying for the contract I took out for the Galaxy Note (£21.50 Bargain), so I brought the iPhone 5 directly from Apple and am now using that contract on my iPhone 5. My iPhone 4 contract has now ran out. So I have an iPhone 5 on a £21.50 a month contract.
So now that is out of the way, here is my problem (well it's not really). I can sell my iPhone 5 for more than what I paid for it, since there is a shortage at the moment (Well I presume that is why) and ever since the Nexus 7 I have wanted to grab a Nexus device. And now the Nexus 4 has been announced for such a bargain price I am considering giving it a go. Main reason I want to get rid of the iPhone is because I'm a little bored with iOS.
However I had that last time when I got the Galaxy Note, but didn't get on with it. But I always had the option to go back to iOS as I had my iPhone 4. And I can't afford to buy the Nexus 4 without selling the iPhone.
My current setup is very much Apple. I have an iMac and MacBook Air, which does all sync very nicely together with my phone. So my first question is, can Android be connected easily to OSX Mountain Lion? As I couldn't get it to work with my Note when I had that.
I have heard a number of complaints about the Nexus 4, from Android users. The "not enough space" and "can't access battery", well I'm used to that anyway and doesn't bother me. 16GB is easily enough for a phone in my opinion. But I have also heard of over heating issues and relatively poor build quality, which worries me a little.
I know the device being tested may not be final version, but it could also be. On paper, the phone sounds great. But after reading my post I hope someone can help me make a decision. Please no fanboy like posts, I know everyone likes to, but that doesn't help me make my mind up, if anything it makes me want an Android less.
All I want is something that is reliable and does the main things in an easy way. I have never had any major problems with iOS, a few gripes here and there. But it has become stale. My last experience with Android was horrible, but it may have just been the phone. Played on my friends S3 the other day and I enjoyed it. However I want stock Android/ Google Nexus is I am to jump in again.
Thanks,
Craig
Afaik you can sync your android device with your iPhone, although you need an app, i think one that works is airsync.
Couldnt you sell the iPhone 4 to get money for the N4 and if you dont like it sell it?
-xLychee
Edit: I think this is the wrong place to ask.
I may have missed it, so forgive me if I did. But if I understand you correctly, you still have your iPhone 4 laying around in addition to the iPhone 5 you just upgraded to, right?
If that's the case, and you really want to try the Nexus 4 but need to sell the iPhone to fund the purchase, I'd keep the iPhone 5, sell the iPhone 4 and use the money from the sell of the iPhone 4 towards paying for the Nexus 4. I know you won't get enough to cover the entire purchase, but it will help offset the cost a bit.
Or, you could sell the iPhone 5, keep the iPhone 4 as a backup (in case you weren't in love with the Nexus 4), and not only pay for the Nexus 4, but actually make a profit on it.
If you no longer have the iPhone 4 (if I missed that you sold it or got rid of it), the my apologies and please disregard my advice. :good:
I seriously was thinking of getting iphone5, for camera and music quality. Convinced myself to cough up the bucks for 32GB, $100 for cables, etc. The deal killer was keyboards. Giving up my (highly tuned) Swiftkey would be like giving up my computer mouse. And there is nothing comparable on iphone. Actually having to spell out words again... no way. I guess if someone has never had a mouse, they might not miss one.
I am going to get a Nexus 4. Biggest hesitation is giving up my 32GB SD card, but I can manage. LTE does not matter to me, on wifi 98% of time anyway. Have been planning to switch to Straight Talk regardless, which is AT&T or Tmobile HSPA+.
You might find this interesting -- compares Android to iOS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4721lNCuteQ
All I want is something that is reliable and does the main things in an easy way
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My current setup is very much Apple. I have an iMac and MacBook Air, which does all sync very nicely together with my phone
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I did not want to root/flash (Not sure on which one) it
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To be honest, it sounds to me like you better keep your iphone 5 unless you're prepared to change your mentality. iOS is easier than Android, iOS is meant for the people that just want their phone to do it's job, Android, and especially the nexus line, is made for power users, people that like and want to tweak the phone. If you have no intention to root, you're missing the point of the whole thing IMO. I'm not sure there are too many people around with unrooted nexus phones.
That said, you mentioned that you're bored with iOS. That's a good start
Stock JB is still pure awesome. You don't have to root your phone to have a much better OS compared to iOS.
That is a over simplification of it.
Yes many nexus users are hardcore nerds or fools that think they are . All you had to do over the years was read the general and q&a forums for the nexus devices.
There is also a decent amount of people that simply want a decent quality unlocked phone. No contracts. No carrier bs. Something that the rest of the world is used to but not in the States. Then add in stock android and fast updates.
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I may have missed it, so forgive me if I did. But if I understand you correctly, you still have your iPhone 4 laying around in addition to the iPhone 5 you just upgraded to, right?
If that's the case, and you really want to try the Nexus 4 but need to sell the iPhone to fund the purchase, I'd keep the iPhone 5, sell the iPhone 4 and use the money from the sell of the iPhone 4 towards paying for the Nexus 4. I know you won't get enough to cover the entire purchase, but it will help offset the cost a bit.
Or, you could sell the iPhone 5, keep the iPhone 4 as a backup (in case you weren't in love with the Nexus 4), and not only pay for the Nexus 4, but actually make a profit on it.
If you no longer have the iPhone 4 (if I missed that you sold it or got rid of it), the my apologies and please disregard my advice. :good:
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I still have the iPhone 4. Will get about half the price for the 16GB Nexus 4. So might not be too difficult to find the funds. I can't keep the iPhone 4 though as it is not unlocked and is on a different network. But thanks for the suggestion
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To be honest, it sounds to me like you better keep your iphone 5 unless you're prepared to change your mentality. iOS is easier than Android, iOS is meant for the people that just want their phone to do it's job, Android, and especially the nexus line, is made for power users, people that like and want to tweak the phone. If you have no intention to root, you're missing the point of the whole thing IMO. I'm not sure there are too many people around with unrooted nexus phones.
That said, you mentioned that you're bored with iOS. That's a good start
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See I thought the idea to get stock android was so you could use Android the way the developer intended? Like I said I didn't like Touch Whizz when I used it, even on the S3 that was my biggest issue when using it. I don't like the HTC one (Can't remember what it is called), but I do like the look of stock.
I've seen a number of people with Rooted devices, but honestly (I know it's down to preference) most of the ones I've seen being used look ugly.
But you're saying that there is no point getting a Nexus device and not root it?
And the video ( well not the video itself ) pisses me off. First it is not even that users video. He just stole somebody's video and put nexus 4 in the title. Do not watch and support that garbage. Find the original source if you're interested.
Over 56% off people that switch OS from the original one they initiated their "smart phone" (Oxymoron for IOS) experience on, ended up going back to their original OS.
Stay with what you know and are comfortable with, or you'll more than likely contribute to that 56% going even higher lol
Thanks for all the replies. I think I will probably sell my iPhone 4 and attempt to fund it. Leaving my iPhone 5 as back up. But then thats a damn expensive back up. hmm, maybe need to decide a little more.
But the info provided has been good. Any more news of a couple of the faults that have been reported?
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Over 56% off people that switch OS from the original one they initiated their "smart phone" (Oxymoron for IOS) experience on, ended up going back to their original OS.
Stay with what you know and are comfortable with, or you'll more than likely contribute to that 56% going even higher lol
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True story. I had a friend that switched his 4S for his girlfriends GNex. He absolutely loved Android, but his GF hated iOS. They ended up switching back because his girlfriend threatened his life. I think many people can live simultaneously with Android and iOS. I have a few friends with a mixture of them.
Can't really tell of faults yet because not many people have the device. You could sell your 4 and buy the nexus. If you don't like it after 15 days return it. Or if you find you prefer it sell the 5. I have the 5 now and plan on keeping both.
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See, your bigger concern about the device being rooted is that the ones you saw looked ugly when in fact, being rooted has 0 to do with the phone's look. I'm really not trying to make you look stupid, I understand that most of the people doesn't want nor need to know about any of this. And those are the kind of people that would value iOS over Android. My opinion, if you have the money to do so, give the Nexus a try, but I don't expect you to like it over the iPhone 5.
Had the iphone 5 for 2-3 weeks, and decided to sell it for N4, SGS3 or something close in price.
Going to save the extra money for black friday.
I think you should go for the nexus. One reason being that you can probably pocket half of the money that you get from selling your iphone. As for android being reliable, I have owned a galaxy nexus with jellybean on it ever since it was released. I must say it was a completely flawless UI experience. Also, seeing as you owned a note before, you aren't scared to go for the bigger screen. I know some iphone fans are worried the 4.7" screen may be too big. I used to own the iphone 4 and made the switch to android and never looked back. I just love the customization of android. Oh and by the way, I never rooted/flashed custom roms. I felt stock jellybean was so good it would be unnecessary.
absolutely not, but is your choice.
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Over 56% off people that switch OS from the original one they initiated their "smart phone" (Oxymoron for IOS) experience on, ended up going back to their original OS.
Stay with what you know and are comfortable with, or you'll more than likely contribute to that 56% going even higher lol
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I doubt that 55% of the world uses Blackberry atm
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Any more news of a couple of the faults that have been reported?
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The phone is not released yet until a week from now. Wait until people get it and read their feedbacks.
About your dislike of Touchwiz, you can simply install a different launcher, it won't change everything, but it eliminates a good part of Touchwiz.
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Over 56% off people that switch OS from the original one they initiated their "smart phone" (Oxymoron for IOS) experience on, ended up going back to their original OS.
Stay with what you know and are comfortable with, or you'll more than likely contribute to that 56% going even higher lol
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I started with iOS. I never ever wanted to go back.