Galaxy s4 or Galaxy note 2 or optimus G pro - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

I have a galaxy s4 and have a friend who wants it. He has a note 2 and his wife has a optimus G pro. He wants to trade one of them for the s4. Was thinking about it but does anybody know anything about the other devices. Or are they going to be a bad trade.
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Bro trust me keep the s4... I have had the note 2 and the optimus s4 way better
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1080p screen is key. I wouldn't touch the Note, but would definitely consider the G Pro.

I agree with tmushtare. Keep the GS4. I have had all three phones as well. The GS4 is superior to the Note II & O-G Pro, + has a higher resale value than the other 2.

The OG pro is nice I was considering it when I bought my S4 ( I had the optimus G) and have had the Note 2.. The only thing I see as better about either is the 5+ inch screen... But for me the 5" screen is the sweet spot.. I get awesome battery life on my S4 and its a good size for my big fingers but it's not so big that I have trouble using it one handed.. Love my S4
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Blueknight730 said:
I have a galaxy s4 and have a friend who wants it. He has a note 2 and his wife has a optimus G pro. He wants to trade one of them for the s4. Was thinking about it but does anybody know anything about the other devices. Or are they going to be a bad trade.
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I had the HTC One, OG pro, Note 2 and now S4. I had both the I9500 and now the the I9505. To make a long story short keep the S4 or get the Gpro if you like bigger screen. You cant go wrong with either phone seriously but know that the gpro development is pretty much non existent right now . As far as the note 2 it is an incredible device but the Note 3 is right around the corner. I would say keep the S4 for the time being and see what the note 3 is about in a short couple of months.
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Thanks for all the replys. I have defiantly have exclude the note 2. Somebody said the gpro had support here but doesn't anymore. If I got it could u root and run custom ROMs?
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The G pro development section is a ghost town compared to the s4.. Take a look at the forums and see for yourself lol
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I haven't checked any other sites but if any site were to have ROMs and mods and whatnot for OG Pro it would be xda and I just checked again so I don't eat my words there isn't one ROM there in fact there's only like 10 topics in the development section
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OK I took a look and gpro doesn't have that much in it. So if u just run stock then the gpro would be OK. Think I'll stick with the s4. Thanks everybody.
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Now if we can get a bootloader unlock for the s4 we would be set.
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I tried this G pro when my s4 was stolen. It's heavy to me but 5.5 inch screen. It seemed a tad bit slower not much than s4. I've mainly owned either Samsung or LG devices so I'm used to the difference between them. I just felt less comfortable carrying the Pro. I would definitely use it at home but not out & about. The storage is great 32gb internal with additional sd storage.

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LG optimus g or Samsung galaxy note 2

The LG optimus g with android 4.2 and the Samsung galaxy note 2 will be coming to sprint and at&t. Now I'm confused as to what to upgrade to lol too much awesome phones to choose from.
What are you guys and girls upgrading to when your contract is up? Or are going to leave sprint?
Here is the link to the article; http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/3/3450612/lg-optimus-g-at-t-soon
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odean14 said:
The LG optimus g with android 4.2 and the Samsung galaxy note 2 will be coming to sprint and at&t. Now I'm confused as to what to upgrade to lol too much awesome phones to choose from.
What are you guys and girls upgrading to when your contract is up? Or are going to leave sprint?
Here is the link to the article; http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/3/3450612/lg-optimus-g-at-t-soon
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.....Android 4.2?
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Yup android 4.2
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I wouldn't let 4.2 sway you, it's expected to be a pretty minor release as I understand it.
Im liking the Galaxy Note 2,not much as far as development yet,but its a new phone,soo i'm almost possitive theres gonna be some great things to come for the Note 2.Aside from the great ammenities it already posseses.Plus i like the 5.3" screen and the stylus.
Yea Im thinking the same thing but at the LG optimus g is going to be a nexus phone and its going to have stock jelly bean right out of the box. And I think it a lil bit faster than the note 2 and It looks better.
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odean14 said:
Yea Im thinking the same thing but at the LG optimus g is going to be a nexus phone and its going to have stock jelly bean right out of the box. And I think it a lil bit faster than the note 2 and It looks better.
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Any idea when it will be released tho? Wanna get the optimus G myself.. looks so slick and sexy and the specs are just insane!
The Note 2 is also going to have JB out of the box, and all the cool things it does makes it a remarkable device. Enough to overcome the size of the phone, which to me, is a plus. I like a bigger screen
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The Note 2 is also going to have JB out of the box, and all the cool things it does makes it a remarkable device. Enough to overcome the size of the phone, which to me, is a plus. I like a bigger screen
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I'm leaning note2 myself. Not a huge lg fan at all. I've thought about sgs3 but why take a 4 month old phone over a newer faster handset.
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The only thing making want to go to the SG3 is that I can afford it right now. That Wirefly deal is sweet. It'll be sometime next year before the note 2 is as affordable on wirefly and by then, I'll be able to just buy it and sell the SG3
Not completely shore but Google will be announcing it and some other devices I think the 25 of this month
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I really like the note 2 more because it has way more software features than the LG, but I like the LG because it looks really nice and the screen.
Do you know if Samsung going to release the source code for note²?
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The skin is ugly on the LG, the note screen is bigger and so is the battery... the note all day, but you welcome to go that lg post it..lol
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I don't think the LG's UI is ugly, I think its ok but I'm leaning towards the note 2 though. It would be awesome to have both
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Galaxy note here, interested to see if/when Sprint announces the device. Cool to see others as interested as I am:beer:
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Galaxy note here, interested to see if/when Sprint announces the device. Cool to see others as interested as I am:beer:
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Sprint already announced the note2 it will be released sometime this month or next. Its supposed to be available on all carriers by the end of Oct but it may be first of Nov for some carriers. You can check the specs for sprints variant on sprint.com
We are legion, for we are many.
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Can't wait
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The Note 2, with JB out of the box, looks so good, other than rooting to drop some bloatware, I can't even see any reason to run custom ROMs on it...
The. Note is too big for me like i cant even imagine puting that thing in my pocket
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Id go with the LG but im waiting for the htc one +.
I have my eye on the lte
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I'm pretty positive my pockets have an extra inch over how the Evo fits

Galaxy Note II Owners Thread!

Just got mine! White international version. Absolutely beautiful. Who else is enjoying this great device?
Enjoying mine every single day since 19th Oct.. titanium grey N7105..
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Got mine since 18th Oct @ 4pm malaysia time, by tread in my note 1..no regret n enjoy it every moment too
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Reporting in!!!
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Recieved mine yesterday.. loving everything but the incredibly slow wifi speeds.
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gsibble said:
Just got mine! White international version. Absolutely beautiful. Who else is enjoying this great device?
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Who else has one? Just about everyone who's been posting for the last 3 or so weeks...
Guys, please help
Owning a sgs 3, considering buying note 2
I've heard from different sites very different opinions about the screen. Now I think it's better to ask someone who owned both devices, since theoretically note 2 screen should be better.
Someone says that s3 screen is sharper, is it true? And how it's it with the text sharpness and whites in reality?
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tranquility said:
Guys, please help
Owning a sgs 3, considering buying note 2
I've heard from different sites very different opinions about the screen. Now I think it's better to ask someone who owned both devices, since theoretically note 2 screen should be better.
Someone says that s3 screen is sharper, is it true? And how it's it with the text sharpness and whites in reality?
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Im suggesting u better go to samsung distributer dealer or any shop that sell note 2..go, see n try their display unit by ur self n judge it. No body can judge on behalf of u..it all personal taste
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I've loved mine since I got it on the 15th
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Grabbed mine yesterday this thing is freaking insane
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Since I got mine 3 days ago and never touch the computer as I feel now I have every thing in my hand
Really love my note2
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I replaced my Sprint Galaxy S3, which I purchased 3 mnths ago, with the Sprint Galaxy Note aka Phone-Zilla & I am ecstatic. Sure it was costly, but I am so happy with my decision to do so. You only live once!!
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How many people think that the Note 2 battery could have been a little bit better? Perhaps 3300mah to 3500mah? Same as the Droid Razor Max HD which gets close to 24hr battery. The note 2 gets about 13-15.
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which will be your next handset after i9300?

1. S4/s5
2. Nexus4/4
3. note 3
4. Other android phone
5. Other phone?
Id intended to wait 2 years until I upgraded but 1gb of ram is working out to be ridiculously low and basically, while ideally id love to change to wp8 I'm addicted to android.... I'm waiting to see what the final specs of the note 3 and nexus 5 will be, and choose between the two. I'm thinking note 3 is the strongest contender as it will most likely be a powerhouse but pure android is tempting too
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A pure nexus.. But not nexus 4
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I belive i will upgrade to s4 when i get the chance
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I will but the S4 in week
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HTC one when Google add it to the nexus line.. 100% banking on it.
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HTC one when Google add it to the nexus line.. 100% banking on it.
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Definitely the next Nexus. Unless the unlocked S4 running stock Android will be available in Europe.
it's not been released yet
The Google Note 3
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I think the S4, i had the money to buy it but i spent it, now im deciding what to do when i get the money again
But im leaning towards the S4 or the xperia z
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Xperia Z, so I wont worry when im in the toilet again ^_^
Note 3 !!!
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Note 3 for sure
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nexus 4 or htc one..
HTC ONE ...
Note 3
I`am thinking of Note3 as everybody, but still waiting for Motorola X phone.
And hoping for phone with IP67 (water and dust proof), big battery and possibilities above S3 AND most important - with dock station with i can use my phone as home computer.
Hopefully soon an Oppo Find 5 or it's follow-up by the end of this year.
It's screen, sound and UI create the ultimate user-experience I honestly find unmatched by any other phone.
The only reason it's probably unknown to you is it's lack of marketing in comparison to the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4.
It's something you guys should really check out! :good:
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Hopefully soon an Oppo Find 5 or it's follow-up by the end of this year.
It's screen, sound and UI create the ultimate user-experience I honestly find unmatched by any other phone.
The only reason it's probably unknown to you is it's lack of marketing in comparison to the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4.
It's something you guys should really check out! :good:
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I'll google that when I get home
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S5
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Bought a Galaxy Note 8 3g, now this is a big phone!

Upgrading (?) from Note 2 to S4

Hi there,
I am wondering about switching my Note 2 to the S4.
Did anybody in here made this switch?
Are you happy with the S4? Why and what is better, in your opinion?
If you are not happy, should I stay with my current Note 2?
Thanks in advance!
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Me 2.
Also I'm considering the Google Edition, to overcome with samsung 's programmed obsolescence and never arriving updates.
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Sold my Note 2 to get S4 so far Im enjoying it. Got used to big screen though just woderin if I would still change this to Note 3...maybe..
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Note 2. . .
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borissurets said:
Hi there,
I am wondering about switching my Note 2 to the S4.
Did anybody in here made this switch?
Are you happy with the S4? Why and what is better, in your opinion?
If you are not happy, should I stay with my current Note 2?
Thanks in advance!
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You will badly miss better battery and bigger screen ( specially if you are already happy with note 2 physical size)
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plasmastate said:
You will badly miss better battery and bigger screen ( specially if you are already happy with note 2 physical size)
If spen is your thing, then forget about note 2. Otherwise its an upgrade everywhere else.
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Wouldn't it be wiser to wait for the Note 3, instead of getting the S4?
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Wouldn't it be wiser to wait for the Note 3, instead of getting the S4?
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+1
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I had the note 2 previously i miss the battery life & the size of the screen it's great for watching movies/shows.
I am happy with my s4 it fits comfortably in the hand. The battery life is still better than most other smartphones and gets me through the day.
If you've already waited this long hold out for the note 3 see what they do with it.
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Upgraded from N2 to S4, now waiting for N3
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This is the thing..
Well, in the last two weeks I found the note's size quite annoying, and this is the main reason why I am thinking about replacing it..
And what do you think on this upgrade? Is the s4 better? What are the advantages of the s4 vs. The note 2?
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Upgraded from N2 to S4, now waiting for N3
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borissurets said:
Well, in the last two weeks I found the note's size quite annoying, and this is the main reason why I am thinking about replacing it..
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If this is the reason then dont even think more. Just upgrade to s4! Personally, the main reason I don't use a note 2 is size and thickness. 5 inch personally is the sweet spot for me. The screen is big while still easy to hold in hand. Specially when your hand muscles get used to the s4 after a week or so, You'll also agree that this device form factor is perfect.
On the other hand:
If dependant on note exclusive features like Spen or Great battery life, then you will definitely miss those. Just keep that in mind.
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plasmastate said:
If this is the reason then dont even think more. Just upgrade to s4! Personally, the main reason I don't use a note 2 is size and thickness. 5 inch personally is the sweet spot for me. The screen is big while still easy to hold in hand. Specially when your hand muscles get used to the s4 after a week or so, You'll also agree that this device form factor is perfect. (I have big hands, long fingers)
On the other hand:
If dependant on note exclusive features like Spen or Great battery life, then you will definitely miss those. Just keep that in mind.
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My Advice
Sell the N2 for a Good Price
Buy the S4 for a Good Price
a few months later.....................
Sell the S4 for a Great Price and Get the N3 (Second Hand value N2 vs S4, S4 will always be Higher)
Best tactic is to trade note 2 for iphone 5 then either sell it for 500 unlocked or just find somebody that wants to do straight trade for s4.
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In daily usage S4 for sure, much more hands friends but keeping a big screen.
Note 2 screen size is a great advantage
Note 2 screen size is a great disadvantage.
Great robust but once you have a fairly sturdy case on it was just too big for me.
Battery life not so good on the s4 but the screen size is a compromise between the smaller HTC One and the Note.
No regrets in swapping so far.
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My Advice
Sell the N2 for a Good Price
Buy the S4 for a Good Price
a few months later.....................
Sell the S4 for a Great Price and Get the N3 (Second Hand value N2 vs S4, S4 will always be Higher)
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where i come from samsung is not holding its price well. so for 6 months used S4 you wont get enough money, or even close to buy N3.
I have 3 device in my hand. 1st one samsung Galaxy s4, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Samsung Galaxy R. Didn't even think to switch when u hace 5.5 inch screen at one hand and the fastest processor in S4 with official Cm10.1 support in Galaxy R.
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I miss badly my note 2 battery.
The screen gap is not so bad.
Im happy with the s4 tho
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I made the switch loved the note 2 and now love the s4 more

Looking to buy a new phone

Hello. Long time Android & XDA user here.
My old Motorola Atrix 4G is finally starting to die. So I decided to go out and start looking at a new phones.
Phones im considering:
1. Samsung Galaxy Note 2
2. Samsung Galaxy S4
3. Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
Now a liitle about me. Im a computer tech, I know a good bit about linux and windows OS. I sometimes for my job have to remote into servers to fix issues. Mainly Windows servers. Because of this I am already testing the Galaxy Note 2. I like the big screen and battery. But it is big. Maybe too big?
I also would and have flashed my previous phones to better roms so I would say a strong development community for the phone is a must. The more roms (stable) the better in my option.
I like the S4 because of the camera and the S4 Active for the "water resistant" & dust proof. I also like the IR blaster, something the note 2 lacks and the higher processor power.
My question at the end of the day is im looking for a phone that:
A. Has good remote desktop resolution
B. Good development community for roms
C. Maybe IR blaster
D. Resonable battery life
Im thinking the S4 Active but how stable is it compared to the S4?
Thanks for any feedback!
Dimitri
I'd definitely wait for the note 3 over the note 2.
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I'd definitely wait for the note 3 over the note 2.
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I kinda need a new phone soon. Does Samsung have an ETA or the note 3? Thanks for the tip.
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DJ29Joesph said:
I kinda need a new phone soon. Does Samsung have an ETA or the note 3? Thanks for the tip.
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They'll announce it in a couple weeks. No idea about availability but I wouldn't think it would be long after
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The active is nothing to write home about. It is garbage to many people and a failure on Samsung's part.
My wife has the Note 2. Huge screen. Not too big for the hands, fast and reliable, but bulky in an otter box. She is completely stock.
I have the S4. I was lucky enough to get it shipped directly from AT&T with MDL so I am able to flash all the ROMs I want from both The AT&T and T-Mobile forums. If i were to have gotten MF3, I would only be able to root.
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So wait for the note 3 or the S4?
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That is entirely up to you. I personally love the S4. It smokes every phone out there and will probably continue to do so for the next year.
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Too be completely honest go with a nexus 4 or the nexus 5 when it comes out. The s4 doesn't feel that much powerful. I still get lag and such. I came from a 1core family phones both Inspire and Infuse, but I jsut am not feeling it. If you want support you better get a T-mobile phone that has an unlocked bootloader because the s4 along with the note 3 has a locked bootloader.
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Too be completely honest go with a nexus 4 or the nexus 5 when it comes out. The s4 doesn't feel that much powerful. I still get lag and such. I came from a 1core family phones both Inspire and Infuse, but I jsut am not feeling it. If you want support you better get a T-mobile phone that has an unlocked bootloader because the s4 along with the note 3 has a locked bootloader.
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I don't have any lag. Disabled animations and debloat as well as a few things like greenify help a huge amount. Android is made to customize. It is up to the user to do so.
The S4 is the top dog. Much better than the N4 on every aspect. Even on stock with locked bootloaders, the S4 destroys it.
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I don't have any lag. Disabled animations and debloat as well as a few things like greenify help a huge amount. Android is made to customize. It is a pretty to the user to do so.
The S4 is the top dog. Much better than the N4 on every aspect. Even on stock with locked bootloaders, the S4 destroys it.
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I'm on a custom rom but I still don't feel it. The amoled screen really sucks. I always have it on full brightness but I can't see it outside at all. The battery life works for me as I have three other batteries. The camera is only good on TW as are other phones.
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I decided to go with the S4.. not a bad phone..
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I decided to go with the S4.. not a bad phone..
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Do yourself a favor (if you haven't already done so) and read the "pinned" threads in the general and Q & A sections. It doesn't matter how much you know or don't know already, those threads contain information that needs to be known for this specific model phone.
I hope you enjoy the phone and I think you made a great choice. Good luck.

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