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[Q] Nexus 4 worth?

I am about it buy it off of google so i do not get t-mobile's extra carrier apps that waste my space. currently it is 350 for 16gb and i was wondering if any of you regret buying it or should i purchase it.
Thank you!
Edit: I know there is no LTE, so so battery and camera, are those game changers, if not are there any other major problems?

I bought it 1 awhile back and it was great phone. Back cracked after a week in a case never dropped or abused. That was my only complaint and lack of lte support
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T-mobile ones don't come with any extra software. Exactly the same as from Google.
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BraydenJames said:
T-mobile ones don't come with any extra software. Exactly the same as from Google.
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so are you saying i should buy it?

zeffy621 said:
so are you saying i should buy it?
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Well he's saying it comes pure stock android. You can also tweak some settings to enable LTE on the Nexus 4 if you want it.
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zeffy621 said:
so are you saying i should buy it?
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and it has lte, its just disabled. its possible to enable and use on tmobiles lte, i am. its actually an awesome device, i wouldnt ever trade it for a gs4 or an htc one.

I just placed my order!, thanks guys

It's a great device. Just only one problem i found is the device getting hot quite quick when play high graphic performance game.

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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eallan said:
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.

toxicpaulution said:
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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graydiggy said:
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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DJ29Joesph said:
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.

[Q] worth picking up?

I tried to get one for months when it was new, settled for a gs4 since getting a 4 at the time was near impossble. I'm not sure if the 5 will be as bad. My question is, should I wait for the 5 or should I buy a local one from CL for $200? Its a 16gb model...not sure if $200 is too much.
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$200 is a good price, how many other phones out there that have the same spec as the Nexus 4 that you can buy for $250 new unlocked? Switching to the N4 is a downgrade or sideway at best, because you get worse camera and no microSD storage. The positive is come in if you are some one who flash alot of custom roms or want to run latest Android version at all time.
Your S4 is a good phone, just wait till the Nexus 5 become available, if you're happy with the S4 and can install KitKat on it, you might not need to get the Nexus 5 at all.

nash2000 said:
I tried to get one for months when it was new, settled for a gs4 since getting a 4 at the time was near impossble. I'm not sure if the 5 will be as bad. My question is, should I wait for the 5 or should I buy a local one from CL for $200? Its a 16gb model...not sure if $200 is too much.
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The five is out now, but tbh this phone is great and will do everything you need and more
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eksasol said:
$200 is a good price, how many other phones out there that have the same spec as the Nexus 4 that you can buy for $250 new unlocked? Switching to the N4 is a downgrade or sideway at best, because you get worse camera and no microSD storage. The positive is come in if you are some one who flash alot of custom roms or want to run latest Android version at all time.
Your S4 is a good phone, just wait till the Nexus 5 become available, if you're happy with the S4 and can install KitKat on it, you might not need to get the Nexus 5 at all.
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Thanks for the advice. The main reason is because of my locked boot loader. The S4 is fine besides that.
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Thinking but picking this up over note 3

Anyone have a vzw note 3 then pick up a g2?what did you think? How's the reception? I'm getting irritated with dropped data ect.
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I came from a GS3 when they were running the free after instant rebate promo.
The G2 does have a more reliable signal, possibly a little stronger too.
I dont know if it is a big enough reason to switch...it could depend on your location, etc.
It is a fantastic phone though. I dont have the urge to crack flash either with all the UI customization possible witb stock.

Did they patch loki yet? I'm missing aosp and I meant to say I have a note 3. I have a nexus 7 just seems the note and 7 are too close in size. How's battery life?
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GTvert90 said:
Did they patch loki yet? I'm missing aosp and I meant to say I have a note 3. I have a nexus 7 just seems the note and 7 are too close in size. How's battery life?
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If you are willing to trade a Note 3 for an LG G2, contact me.
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I did the opposite where I had the G2 and dumped it for a Note 3. If I'm being completely honest, I think the Note 3 is a better overall phone with more advantages. But of course it depends how you will use your phone.
I owned the G2 for a month, so I think I had a pretty decent sample size to give my opinion.
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I honestly don't think they are even comparable, because of the size and the S Pen.
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It mostly depends on what you want to do with it. I have the original Note on ATT. I decided on the G2 over the N3 because of all the nonsense Samsung is getting into with not allowing us to flash and customize OUR devices. Since you are on Verizon, the vise is even tighter on you. Seems us GSM guys have it a little easier. Good luck with your decision.

Is this another Note 3 vs G2 comparison thread?
Aren't people getting tired of comparison threads getting locked?

kimtyson said:
It mostly depends on what you want to do with it. I have the original Note on ATT. I decided on the G2 over the N3 because of all the nonsense Samsung is getting into with not allowing us to flash and customize OUR devices. Since you are on Verizon, the vise is even tighter on you. Seems us GSM guys have it a little easier. Good luck with your decision.
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I don't think you are up to date. The Verizon Note 3 has a bootloader exploit, custom recovery and custom roms already. In short, it's good to go.
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I wouldn't call safe strap an bootloader exploit as much as a work around. Still no way to allow custom kernels
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Something is better then nothing tho
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Galaxy S5 or LG G3... Help me decide

Hi all.. I've had my nexus 4 for quite some time now and loved it..but it's time to upgrade.
Before I got the N4 I was always upgrading to the newest phone but this one stuck with me. A bit too long lol.
I am debating between the s5 and g3.. Will be on t mobile.
Have any of you switched from the n4 to either? Opinions?
Thanks
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Had chance to test both of them,.. Lg G3 i would choose,.. Regardless if u r planning to use original rom or custom rom. It feels more confident than Samsung, and another thing, spare parts are around 30% cheaper, at least in my country.
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LG G3
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G3.
Cause LG over that plastic crap of Samsung any day, if you want that feel of a proper flagship device

LG G3 any day. I had the S4 and it was nowhere near as good as the S4. Go switch to LG!
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Crisisx1 said:
Hi all.. I've had my nexus 4 for quite some time now and loved it..but it's time to upgrade.
Before I got the N4 I was always upgrading to the newest phone but this one stuck with me. A bit too long lol.
I am debating between the s5 and g3.. Will be on t mobile.
Have any of you switched from the n4 to either? Opinions?
Thanks
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s5 has plenty of features but google is more of a "clean" phone

I feel like I am getting biased opinions in this matter because the nexus four is part LG so that's why your all choosing the LG G3
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Crisisx1 said:
I feel like I am getting biased opinions in this matter because the nexus four is part LG so that's why your all choosing the LG G3
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Well thats what happens when you post the question in a Nexus 4 forum lol

lg g3 all the way bruh

In two months android l is coming account, why not wait?

coolqf said:
In two months android l is coming account, why not wait?
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Android I is coming account? What does that mean
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High chance of new google nexus flagship phone.
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lolcakes203 said:
High chance of new google nexus flagship phone.
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But I'm not sure if I want another nexus phone.. I skipped out on the n5. My brother in law has one and it doesn't seem like anything special.
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Alright, understandable. Whatever choice you make, I'm sure it will be the right one. Many good devices out there.
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My next step is to go to a T-Mobile store and try out both phones
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Visited a store today..
Both phones feel very solid. I liked the display on the g3 more but what I hated about it is the volume rocker is on the back of the phone...dumbest thing ever IMO.
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I just bought my first Android device coming from a long line of Windows phones. I've handled my friends Galaxy S4s and saw the S5 in store. I ended up purchasing the G3. I gotta say its a slick device.

ryotgz said:
I just bought my first Android device coming from a long line of Windows phones. I've handled my friends Galaxy S4s and saw the S5 in store. I ended up purchasing the G3. I gotta say its a slick device.
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Have you gotten used to the buttons on the back? I feel like I'll hate that feature so much.
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Crisisx1 said:
Have you gotten used to the buttons on the back? I feel like I'll hate that feature so much.
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They took a little to get used to, but they don't bother me. I kinda like how the sides are smooth.

MAY i recommend oppo find 7a if you crave more battery life OR the find7 if you want high performance and more sharp screen on expense of less battery life ? in either case its removable so no worries , its a solid build which kicks lg g3's ass