Hello -
I'm considering getting a Galaxy S4. I heard and read elsewhere that there are some issues with rooting on the AT&T device (no good recovery procedures, etc.)? This will be my first android device, but I'm fairly technical (and a developer) - I used to be more active on these forums in the windows mobile days. Here are some details regarding what I'm looking for:
Ability to remove all the bloatware from the device, and run a fairly stock Android version, retaining my ability to customize
Ability to use all frequencies on AT&T, including 4G (and not just on one band)
Stability
Would like a ROM that has USB audio support - I have several USB DACs and when I am done using this as a primary phone, I'd like to try using it as a dedicated media player / 4G hotstpot in my car.
Large infrastructure for device compatibilty and accessories
Decent camera/camera software
Good navigation software that works even where data connections are spotty
Choice of colors (probably want a grey/black device - I do not like the white S4)
Expandable memory (or 64GB onboard)
Replaceable / expandable battery support - this one is a nice to have, not a must
It looked like the Google Play edition had all the same bands/antennas as the AT&T version, but I'm not sure. Deal breaker there is the 16GB and white only options. Which version of this phone should I get, assuming this is even the right phone for me? Will the Note 3 be better?
essaudio said:
Hello -
I'm considering getting a Galaxy S4. I heard and read elsewhere that there are some issues with rooting on the AT&T device (no good recovery procedures, etc.)? This will be my first android device, but I'm fairly technical (and a developer) - I used to be more active on these forums in the windows mobile days. Here are some details regarding what I'm looking for:
Ability to remove all the bloatware from the device, and run a fairly stock Android version, retaining my ability to customize
Ability to use all frequencies on AT&T, including 4G (and not just on one band)
Stability
Would like a ROM that has USB audio support - I have several USB DACs and when I am done using this as a primary phone, I'd like to try using it as a dedicated media player / 4G hotstpot in my car.
Large infrastructure for device compatibilty and accessories
Decent camera/camera software
Good navigation software that works even where data connections are spotty
Choice of colors (probably want a grey/black device - I do not like the white S4)
Expandable memory (or 64GB onboard)
Replaceable / expandable battery support - this one is a nice to have, not a must
It looked like the Google Play edition had all the same bands/antennas as the AT&T version, but I'm not sure. Deal breaker there is the 16GB and white only options. Which version of this phone should I get, assuming this is even the right phone for me? Will the Note 3 be better?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want a GS4 that works on AT&T, and you want LTE, you have two realistic choices:
1. The SGH-I337 AT&T carrier-branded variant. The pros are that you can get it in 32GB and you have color options. You also get a ton of software features that are built into Touchwiz, including the amazing camera app. The cons are that the most recent firmware has a bootloader that's locked down tighter than a crab's ass. You can root it, but custom recoveries and ROMs are off the table.
2. The GT-I9505G Google Play Edition. The pros are that it's got an unlockable bootloader, it gets Android updates very quickly, and it's not full of carrier and Samsung junk. You can root or flash custom recoveries, kernels, or ROMs very easily a-la Nexus devices. The cons are that it's 16 GB and it only comes in white. Also, you lack some of the cool software features that Touchwiz provides because the phone runs stock Android.
If you want a GS4 that runs on AT&T but don't care about LTE, you can also buy an unlocked GT-I9500 or GT-I9505 from Europe. With either of those devices, you'll get HSPA+ on AT&T, but no LTE.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 4
oldblue910 said:
If you want a GS4 that works on AT&T, and you want LTE, you have two realistic choices:
1. The SGH-I337 AT&T carrier-branded variant. The pros are that you can get it in 32GB and you have color options. You also get a ton of software features that are built into Touchwiz, including the amazing camera app. The cons are that the most recent firmware has a bootloader that's locked down tighter than a crab's ass. You can root it, but custom recoveries and ROMs are off the table.
2. The GT-I9505G Google Play Edition. The pros are that it's got an unlockable bootloader, it gets Android updates very quickly, and it's not full of carrier and Samsung junk. You can root or flash custom recoveries, kernels, or ROMs very easily a-la Nexus devices. The cons are that it's 16 GB and it only comes in white. Also, you lack some of the cool software features that Touchwiz provides because the phone runs stock Android.
If you want a GS4 that runs on AT&T but don't care about LTE, you can also buy an unlocked GT-I9500 or GT-I9505 from Europe. With either of those devices, you'll get HSPA+ on AT&T, but no LTE.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your help. If I get an AT&T S4 phone used, is there something I should ask about which firmware it's on, where I still have the ability to root without recovery restrictions?
essaudio said:
Thanks for your help. If I get an AT&T S4 phone used, is there something I should ask about which firmware it's on, where I still have the ability to root without recovery restrictions?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. You'll want it on I337UCUAMDL or I337UCUAMDB. If it's on anything else, forget it. haha
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 4
You have another choice.. get the tmobile s4.. works perfeft with att lte.
Sent from my SGH-I337M using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 01:13 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:12 AM ----------
And unlocked bootloader
Sent from my SGH-I337M using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
niceppl said:
You have another choice.. get the tmobile s4.. works perfeft with att lte.
Sent from my SGH-I337M using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 01:13 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:12 AM ----------
And unlocked bootloader
Sent from my SGH-I337M using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, the problem is it's SIM locked to T-Mobile and they have a horrible device unlock policy.
Sent from my Galaxy S4 GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 4
oldblue910 said:
Yeah, the problem is it's SIM locked to T-Mobile and they have a horrible device unlock policy.
Sent from my Galaxy S4 GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Buy an unlock code they are cheap
daraj said:
Buy an unlock code they are cheap
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And it may or may not work.
Sent from my Galaxy S4 GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 4
... go cellunlocker.net my friend is tmobile s4 and it worked...
Sent from my SGH-I337M using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
oldblue910 said:
And it may or may not work.
Sent from my Galaxy S4 GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Usually these services have some sort of a guarantee or refund of the sorts. I, personally never had any problem with codes not working.
cellunlocker is a good site like mentioned above
Related
Since the GS4 hardware is so similar between carriers, would it be safe to assume a ROM developed for a T-Mobile GS4 will work on an AT&T GS4 or vice versa?
I could see this being very convenient for AOSP ROM development.
I'd imagine not, to an extent. It all depends on what differences, if any, exist between the hardware offered by different carriers
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
That's also my question, I mean here in Mexico we have i337 model, carrier Telcel.
So imo should be indexed as 19500 and 19505 then carrier or global sub divisions.
Any one's a clue yet?
Regards :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Probably not directly, I'm sure there will have to be some small changes if one were to say, port an att rom to a Sprint model. But it should be minimal work for devs to port because they're so similar
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
My major cause for concern is whether or not it's possible to debrand an AT&T SGS4 so that I can accept Samsung updates, especially major updates in the future. I'm very disappointed that the i9500, and i9505 doesn't seem to support AT&T's 4G bands... otherwise I would get an i9500/i9505. I'm hesitant to get an AT&T version due to the absolutely horrendous software update windows, whereäs carrier phones receive updates months after the international versions...
Which carrier will you use for your Note 3? (Or are considering using)
I currently use Sprint, but I'm disappointed with their lackluster data network so I'm fairly certain I'm converting to t-mobile (with an outside chance of using AT&T, but unlikely).
I'm curious as to what the breakdown is amongst Note forum frequenters. I apologize for the lack of options for non-U.S. carriers, but that information is not of interest to me (Although the proportion of international users is useful, I suppose) I'm a statistician by trade, so the purpose of this poll is to satisfy my (and others') curiosity.
If I get a Note 3 it will probably be a tmobile one because of the unlocked bootloader. I'll use it on ATT. The tmobile S4 works on ATT without a problem.
"technically"
AT&T for me, but, it will be via straight talk, now that they are going to start doing LTE. I was thinking
about AIO, but now that ST is on LTE, I'll probably stay with it.
i don't use much data a month, less than 2 gig. Most of my data is wi-fi anyway. Been happy with
ST, so I don't see any reason now to switch.
p51d007 said:
AT&T for me, but, it will be via straight talk, now that they are going to start doing LTE. I was thinking
about AIO, but now that ST is on LTE, I'll probably stay with it.
i don't use much data a month, less than 2 gig. Most of my data is wi-fi anyway. Been happy with
ST, so I don't see any reason now to switch.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I went with Sprint ~2 years ago out of principle (the only carrier I could get unlimited data with) but their network has been so slow for me I can't take advantage of the service. I can get discounts for both t-mobile and AT&T, but I feel like t-mobile offers a stronger value over the next two years for my usage. Depending on how aggressive the throttling is with ST's LTE network and how reliable the service is I'd definitely consider giving them a go, too.
Verizon for me.
I've still got their true unlimited and I'll be damned if I'm giving that up.
p51d007 said:
AT&T for me, but, it will be via straight talk, now that they are going to start doing LTE. I was thinking
about AIO, but now that ST is on LTE, I'll probably stay with it.
i don't use much data a month, less than 2 gig. Most of my data is wi-fi anyway. Been happy with
ST, so I don't see any reason now to switch.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here.....baught 3 sim cards today....i cant believe thar straight talk is going LTE
MB865/ATT-ST/4.3 Slimbean
SirBindy said:
Verizon for me.
I've still got their true unlimited and I'll be damned if I'm giving that up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So you will be paying full price for it?
well im looking to get full price.. im on att and i been reading that it will be locked and now i read that tmo is unlockedboot..
will tmo work on att 4G/LTE? dont the S800 chips support LTE-A? att is going to get it first or has it already in some places ?
i need a phone that has rom support and needs root.. cant stand bloatwares
I will be using at&t as usual..... The locked bootloader I'm sure will be resolved or bypassed so I'm not worried about it! The most important thing to me is root which should not be a problem!
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 07:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:45 PM ----------
By the way I'm still grandfathered with unlimited data so no way I'm ditching that! Plus I work for them so I feel a little obligated..... Lol
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
eroracing said:
I will be using at&t as usual..... The locked bootloader I'm sure will be resolved or bypassed so I'm not worried about it! The most important thing to me is root which should not be a problem!
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 07:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:45 PM ----------
By the way I'm still grandfathered with unlimited data so no way I'm ditching that! Plus I work for them so I feel a little obligated..... Lol
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
still new to this rooting thing.. so unlocked boot lets you use the phone on other carriers ? and root just lets you get root access so you can install roms/uninstall bloatware ?
im going with att buying it full price and maybe go back to t-mobile..will the att work on t-mo network?
Unlocked bootloader will allow for custom roms and kernel along with custom recoveries! Root is what it sounds like it gives root access to all system files. Sim unlock releases use on other carriers. And yes at&t device will work on T-Mobile bands.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
markysd said:
still new to this rooting thing.. so unlocked boot lets you use the phone on other carriers ? and root just lets you get root access so you can install roms/uninstall bloatware ?
im going with att buying it full price and maybe go back to t-mobile..will the att work on t-mo network?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is better the other way around... AT&T Note 3 does not support the T-Mobile 1700 band... So you are better of getting the T-Mobile version and using it on AT&T... Since it supports all T-Mobile and AT&T bands...
Sent from my GT-N8000 using XDA Premium HD app
eroracing said:
Unlocked bootloader will allow for custom roms and kernel along with custom recoveries! Root is what it sounds like it gives root access to all system files. Sim unlock releases use on other carriers. And yes at&t device will work on T-Mobile bands.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cool thanks for that info... now i can pre order my note 3 att.. its going to feel good to get into the note device :victory::fingers-crossed:
---------- Post added at 09:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 PM ----------
TEKHD said:
Is better the other way around... AT&T Note 3 does not support the T-Mobile 1700 band... So you are better of getting the T-Mobile version and using it on AT&T... Since it supports all T-Mobile and AT&T bands...
Sent from my GT-N8000 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
so the t-mo will work on att LTE/4G? what about LTE-A? dont this have that? i mean the s800 chips support it?
markysd said:
cool thanks for that info... now i can pre order my note 3 att.. its going to feel good to get into the note device :victory::fingers-crossed:
---------- Post added at 09:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 PM ----------
so the t-mo will work on att LTE/4G? what about LTE-A? dont this have that? i mean the s800 chips support it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AT&T LTE - > yes
LTE-A -> yes (same hardware)
Yes it supports it...
As someone mentioned before... More to gain, nothing to loose. With the T-Mobile version
Not to mention wifi-calling with T-Mobile... With the T-Mobile rom...
I do crossovers for the note 2... I have the AT&T Rom on the T-Mobile note 2 forum and the T-Mobile rom on the AT&T note 2 forum...
And the truth is that from my experience T-Mobile Roms are much more smooth than AT&Ts... Plus leessss bloatware.
Sent from my GT-N8000 using XDA Premium HD app
TEKHD said:
Is better the other way around... AT&T Note 3 does not support the T-Mobile 1700 band... So you are better of getting the T-Mobile version and using it on AT&T... Since it supports all T-Mobile and AT&T bands...
Sent from my GT-N8000 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is exactly what I'll be doing. Purchasing a T-Mobile variant of the note 3 at full retail price to unlock and use on AT&T's network! :good:
Att.Fan1982 said:
This is exactly what I'll be doing. Purchasing a T-Mobile variant of the note 3 at full retail price to unlock and use on AT&T's network! :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Me too, lol Oct, 2nd... 8:45am in front of T-Mobile Store (maybe much earlier, actually...)
Sent from my GT-N8000 using XDA Premium HD app
Question: I am planning to order unlocked t-mobile LTE Samsung Galaxy Note 3 from negri electronics (paying full price). Before, I do I'd like to make sure I order the right manufacturers model number. Can you/anyone provide the Samsung model number for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3? Thanks!
TEKHD said:
AT&T LTE - > yes
LTE-A -> yes (same hardware)
Yes it supports it...
As someone mentioned before... More to gain, nothing to loose. With the T-Mobile version
Not to mention wifi-calling with T-Mobile... With the T-Mobile rom...
I do crossovers for the note 2... I have the AT&T Rom on the T-Mobile note 2 forum and the T-Mobile rom on the AT&T note 2 forum...
And the truth is that from my experience T-Mobile Roms are much more smooth than AT&Ts... Plus leessss bloatware.
Sent from my GT-N8000 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ptanev said:
Question: I am planning to order unlocked t-mobile LTE Samsung Galaxy Note 3 from negri electronics (paying full price). Before, I do I'd like to make sure I order the right manufacturers model number. Can you/anyone provide the Samsung model number for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3? Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
SM-N900 – International version based on Samsung Exynos SoC
SM-N9005 – International version based on Snapdragon SoC (Possibly Snapdragon 800)
SM-N900A – AT&T Galaxy Note 3
SM-N900T – T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3
SM-N900V – Verizon Galaxy Note 3
SM-N900S – Sprint Galaxy Note 3
SM-N900R4 – Unknown
SM-N900P – Unknown
I confirmed with Negri today they are expecting genuine N900T's from their T-Mobile USA vendor.
Scott-
SGBE said:
SM-N900 – International version based on Samsung Exynos SoC
SM-N9005 – International version based on Snapdragon SoC (Possibly Snapdragon 800)
SM-N900A – AT&T Galaxy Note 3
SM-N900T – T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3
SM-N900V – Verizon Galaxy Note 3
SM-N900S – Sprint Galaxy Note 3
SM-N900R4 – Unknown
SM-N900P – Unknown
I confirmed with Negri today they are expecting genuine N900T's from their T-Mobile USA vendor.
Scott-
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks i ordered one from Negri aa well and wanted to know this
Sent from my Nexus 4
TEKHD said:
Is better the other way around... AT&T Note 3 does not support the T-Mobile 1700 band... So you are better of getting the T-Mobile version and using it on AT&T... Since it supports all T-Mobile and AT&T bands...
Sent from my GT-N8000 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm planning to order the Note 3 from Negri Electronics to use it with AIO Wireless, but I would like the option to use it with TMobile in the future. I also want to be able to root the phone to get rid of the bloatware. I was going to get the ATT version when I started reading these posts.
For what you're saying it's better to get the TMobile version because the 1700 band. However in the product page in Negri, for the ATT version, 1700 is listed as supported:
4G Network LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 (I cannot post the links to Note 3 product pages in Negri since I'm new in the forum)
Does that means that the 1700 listed in the ATT version is not the same as the 1700 that TMobile uses? Do you still advice to get the TMobile version over the ATT version?
I'm new to all this stuff and will appreciate any help deciding.
Thanks in advance.
Ok...
So I am totally lost. I purchased a sm-n900 which doesn't look like it is getting much dev attention and isn't able to do lte (no big deal atm) or 42mb hspa+.
I prefer to be cheap on monthly fees with a nicer device... i used straight talk and family mobile att + t-mobile mvno. Tmobile has switched their hspa to 1900mhz locally so family mobile gets me 3g. 3.5g or whatever locally 24mb on this phone but up to 42mb on the snapdragon version (in theory)... plus one lte switch is made its going to be future proof...
So anyways. I was going to return this sm-n900 for the n9005 variant but these versions have me confused... since I am going to using it unlocked what is the difference between sm-n900t, sm-n9005, and/or any of the other sm-n900* variants that are us or localized to north America ... are the hardware the same with different roms/locks?
I don't want to make a 3rd switch. The 15% restock fee hurts. I think the switch is warranted. But I don't want to do it more than once.
Any help? Advice? Master version list with comparisons? Etc.
The only reason I saw to consider sticking with the sm-n900 was some kind of future ability to beat the snaps' 4xCPU with an ability to use 2 sets of 4xCPU on exynos (sp?)...; 4 high power and 4 low power all at once... but it was burried in an article and didn't have any hard info (could be pipe dreaming).
Help...
-D0c
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda app-developers app
The so called power of the octa core is over rated. Snapdragon is faster and just as energy efficient. It won't even be possible to run so eight cores at once because of a phenomenon known as heat. Even if you got them all working at once they would just thermal throttle or melt so it's utterly pointless.
Snapdragon is the only way to go these days my friend, I'm unsure why Samsung don't kill exynos all together, perhaps it's only because they don't want total dependence on a third party vendor since they make nearly every other part of the phone.
Then apart from the cpu being better in its own right we have, as you already know, a much more future proof set of radios so I wouldn't hesitate to make the switch if I were you.
Oh and I haven't even mentioned the superior development opportunities with snapdragon since it's a much more open platform than exynos, if roms are your thing that is.
Sent from my SM-N9005
Ok... but do I switch to a sm-n9005 or sm-n900t? (Or is there any difference)?
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda app-developers app
caldwelljt said:
Ok... but do I switch to a sm-n9005 or sm-n900t? (Or is there any difference)?
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The n9005 is the 'unlocked' variant, the n900t is the one from T-Mobile in the USA, the hardware is the same only the modem firmware is different, so either is fine.
Just switch to N9005 which is international standard version for Snapdragon 800.
Thanks! That is what I needed to know, makes sense,
I think I read the tmobile isn't Looked. Does that mean its just a difference of Bloat?
One thing I did like on my tmobile when I wasn't using a MVNO was their Wifi Calling, (It performed much better than Grove IP).
Anywho, Thanks! I'll Switch.
Oh, is there a version SM-n9005 without the 4k? or do they aII have it?
- D0c
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda app-developers app
caldwelljt said:
Thanks! That is what I needed to know, makes sense,
I think I read the tmobile isn't Looked. Does that mean its just a difference of Bloat?
One thing I did like on my tmobile when I wasn't using a MVNO was their Wifi Calling, (It performed much better than Grove IP).
Anywho, Thanks! I'll Switch.
Oh, is there a version SM-n9005 without the 4k? or do they aII have it?
- D0c
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The sm-900 doesn't have 4k, all sm-n9005 (snapdragon) varians have 4k video recording.
I was thinking that I could just take the microsim from my ATT Note II, stick it in an LTE Note 8, and use it as a giant phone. Sure glad I read about this on XDA first. I do see that there is work on trying to make this happen, but there does not appear to be any success yet. Does anyone think that this will ever happen? Are there any 7" or greater tablets that can take an ATT microsim and be used as a phone?
Galaxy Note 8 International GT-N5100
Check it out Amazon. Works on T-Mobile and At&t, but no LTE.
Sent from my GT-N5100 using Tapatalk 4
Even though we dont have an unlocked bootloader at the momentfor roms, theres unlocked sim and root. I needed the lte/ 4g because i wanted to download big files on the note and google maps im sure soon att will release the files, or someone awesome at xda to unlock it.
I believe that every tablet Samsung has ever made comes in a version capable of making phone calls. US carriers force Samsung to disable the feature, so if you want one, you'll have to buy an international version. There is also the Asus Fonepad, which is similar to the old Nexus 7.
Sent from my GT-N5100 using xda app-developers app
thatricannicca said:
Even though we dont have an unlocked bootloader at the momentfor roms, theres unlocked sim and root. I needed the lte/ 4g because i wanted to download big files on the note and google maps im sure soon att will release the files, or someone awesome at xda to unlock it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wish I could believe this, but every day that goes by makes me think that we may never see anything. I'm just hoping for an official 4.3 or 4.4 from AT&T.
Hi people! I have these versions of the Galaxy S5 available to buy at the same price, all sim-unlocked:
SM-G900A
SM-G900F
SM-G900M
I live in Argentina, and the LTE bands available here are 4 (AWS, 1700) and 28 (APT700, 700 MHz), so both SM-G900A and SM-G900M should connect to 4G.
But i read that the SM-900A has a locked bootloader so i cant upgrade it to Cyanogenmod or other non-official roms, which i will do for sure. In the other hand, the SM-G900F is not compatible with argentinian LTE bands but i read that i can unlock the bands rooting the phone and using QPST.
I will use non-official roms and stock-based modified roms, so, what version should you recommend? i read that SM-G900F is compatible with mostly non-official roms, while SM-G900M is only compatible with certain roms. So, i should buy the SM-G900F and unlock the LTE bands or buy the SM-G900M for the unlocked bands and resign using some roms?
Edit: i have disponible at the same price, the Sm-G901F lte-a version, but there isn't too much info about this version.
Help please! Thanks in advance.
None! I have a galaxy s5 and regret it. Dont buy samsung...
Wifi problems, Android 5.0 ? why not update it... Phone gets ultra hot after 5.0. Lag deluxe.
Samsung is notorious for not updating their phones. They have like 3 million ROMS and all look different. Different functions, icons and layout. Stupid company that doesent deserve anyone's money.
sorry for appearing butthurt, but just fed up with this s****.
Fenrisulven_ said:
None! I have a galaxy s5 and regret it. Dont buy samsung...
Wifi problems, Android 5.0 ? why not update it... Phone gets ultra hot after 5.0. Lag deluxe.
Samsung is notorious for not updating their phones. They have like 3 million ROMS and all look different. Different functions, icons and layout. Stupid company that doesent deserve anyone's money.
sorry for appearing butthurt, but just fed up with this s****.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm starting to totally agree with you.. For sure next phone will be motorola, oneplus or nexus for stock esxperience
igorescu04 said:
I'm starting to totally agree with you.. For sure next phone will be motorola, oneplus or nexus for stock esxperience
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. Motorola updates their phones. Nexus is nice too, but Nexus 5 was to old and that's the reason i chose galaxy S5.
I recommend G900F. Samsung's S5 is a great phone! I don't really agree with people talking about the lags, blah blah blah. I have this s5 (G900F) and I love it! Go on and try it, I hope you love it too
Thanks! But what phone i should buy? Should i wait and buy the LG G4?
What are your other options besides samsung? I upgraded from s3 to s5+(sm-g901f) and i have mixed feelings about it: fast smartphone, good camera and display vs unimpressive battery life and hot overall device. Btw i'm on 5.0.2 stock rom.
Sent from my SM-G901F using XDA Free mobile app
vader20 said:
What are your other options besides samsung? I upgraded from s3 to s5+(sm-g901f) and i have mixed feelings about it: fast smartphone, good camera and display vs unimpressive battery life and hot overall device. Btw i'm on 5.0.2 stock rom.
Sent from my SM-G901F using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, my other options are the LG G4. I think that the SM-G901F don't have the LTE bands of my country :/
Have you tried asking one of your local mobile network operators if the s5+ can connect to lte in your country?
Sent from my SM-G901F using XDA Free mobile app
vader20 said:
Have you tried asking one of your local mobile network operators if the s5+ can connect to lte in your country?
Sent from my SM-G901F using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, the customer service is REALLY bad here, but i read the SM-G901F specifications and the bands used here are not compatible. I think i'm getting a LG G4, it's a little more expensive but it have unlockable bootloader and is compatible with all LTE bands, plus not have heating problems.
Go for it! You pay a little more for better camera, specs and know for sure it will work with LTE in your country.
Sent from my SM-G901F using XDA Free mobile app
I've been through this before debating which variant packs the most useful features, and I've ended up with a SM-G900T.
It is the T-Mobile version; it has all the LTE bands (compared to sm-g900a, f, and m combined), HSDPA 1700, plus natively unlocked bootloaders. It has been running CM12.1 like a champ, and I love this phone!
Commodore 64 said:
I've been through this before debating which variant packs the most useful features, and I've ended up with a SM-G900T.
It is the T-Mobile version; it has all the LTE bands (compared to sm-g900a, f, and m combined), HSDPA 1700, plus natively unlocked bootloaders. It has been running CM12.1 like a champ, and I love this phone!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the answer! Unluckily he SM-G900T version is not available here, only the ones that i listed and the SM-G900H but it's only 3G and have an exynos processor that i don't like haha.