I am on an original Galaxy Note and will be ready for an upgrade in a few months. I am looking at the S4, among others. I am leary of getting another Samsung device only to have Sammy abandon it for its successor, leaving owners in the lunch. I was an early adopter of the Note and now, 19 months on we have the Note 3 out and Sammy stopped supporting upgrades on the original Note not long after the device was just a year old.
My question is....knowing what you know today, would you buy another S4? If so, why? If you wouldn't, what bothers you most?
What would you buy in place of the S4?
Thanks to you all.
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Lurch. Not lunch.
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At this point, I would not, you'd have a locked bootloader and an older phone. I'd probably get a nexus 5.
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You may as well wait and see what the S5 offers. The launch might coincide with your upgrade timeline anyways. Aside from that, I also came from an O.G. Note to the S4. While I do love it, I kinda wish I had gone with a Note 3. I was spoiled by the larger screen. :-$ And yes, locked bootloader does suck. Really limits development. And we are coming up on a year that this phone has been on the market.
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I just upgraded from the skyrocket to the S4 a week ago and I'm not disappointed at all. I was lucky that it came with the MDL build do it was easy to root and get TWRP flashed as recovery. I installed the Xposed framework and a module to enable "hold back to kill" feature as well as a couple others that I like. I actually think I'm done modding the phone now, it does everything I want it to do.
Do would I do it again...absolutely!
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There is an off topic thread for this type of stuff...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433789
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Going to get my new phone in the AM, and I have a dilemma..
My wife is getting the SIII..that's a known factor.
I however am torn between SIII and NoteII...main problem being they aren't carrying any NoteII's at Radioshack right now, have to order them, and no telling how long it will be until it comes in (maybe by monday, maybe later).
Should I go ahead and get the SIII or wait for the NoteII? Anyone have any ideas on how the development community is going on these devices? From my eyes they look about the same...but honestly haven't had the time to do an in-depth research for it..
Your opinions would be appreciated.
I'm almost in tha same boat as you but mine is Note 2 now or wait for the S4. If I had to choose between those two i would go S3 from what I kno a lot of the devs from this went to that phone so it would be familiar names there and I'm sure the community is bigger but I haven't look to much into myself jus an opinion
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I know xboxfanj went to the Optimus G. But most of the other devs went to the S3
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Note 2! it will change your LIFE!
Well wouldn't you know it, I went to upgrade on the 23rd, and the Note II promotion had ended on the 22nd...jumped from $199 to $299...so had to opt for the SIII I wish I had been able to catch that promotion, but the SIII is pretty amazing, and my GOD the number of ROMs to try out are just mind-blowing, I think I'm on my 6th or 7th right now, and still have another 4 to test..development over there is crazy!
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I know xboxfanj went to the Optimus G. But most of the other devs went to the S3
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We don't have much yet. LG sources can be messy but cm should be close.
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I have the s3 and note 2. The note 2 is amazing how but the seems to be more development for s3
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We don't have much yet. LG sources can be messy but cm should be close.
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I don't know if I should get the Note 2, the Optimus G or wait for the next line of flagship devices from Samsung.
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I don't know if I should get the Note 2, the Optimus G or wait for the next line of flagship devices from Samsung.
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Probably wait. Then decide between the s4 and HTC one. They're so close now that it's dumb to buy something older.
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I'll most likely wait for the S4.
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Probably wait. Then decide between the s4 and HTC one. They're so close now that it's dumb to buy something older.
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Ahem (just bought the SIII)...
No seriously, I bought the Epic when it was old (actually paid more for it than I did the SIII), and had it until, well, last thrusday...I bought the Asus TF101 right after the Prime launched...I don't like buying 'new' hardware, you never know what kind of bugs are going to be discovered for it. And the SIII launched last May, still quite new, at least to me
In the case of the Prime, it was a disaster and was quickly reissued as the TF700T and phased out..and my TF101 is still kicking hard..
Also, I am not a dev, so I'd rather buy a device that has a dev community already well-established. Something to consider, how long do you want to wait until someone discovers a root exploit and gets a good ROM on your device, unlocks the hotspot, and OH CRAP here's an OTA that bricks your device at worst or at best breaks root and you have to wait again to get root established before development can resume..
On the other hand, all your friends will think you are cool for the first month when you have a brand new, just-launched device that no one else has...I don't have many friends, so I go for the tried-and-true. Not the shiny-and-new.
I bought the Note 2 and returned it after a week. Happily back on my Epic now. lol
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Ahem (just bought the SIII)...
No seriously, I bought the Epic when it was old (actually paid more for it than I did the SIII), and had it until, well, last thrusday...I bought the Asus TF101 right after the Prime launched...I don't like buying 'new' hardware, you never know what kind of bugs are going to be discovered for it. And the SIII launched last May, still quite new, at least to me
In the case of the Prime, it was a disaster and was quickly reissued as the TF700T and phased out..and my TF101 is still kicking hard..
Also, I am not a dev, so I'd rather buy a device that has a dev community already well-established. Something to consider, how long do you want to wait until someone discovers a root exploit and gets a good ROM on your device, unlocks the hotspot, and OH CRAP here's an OTA that bricks your device at worst or at best breaks root and you have to wait again to get root established before development can resume..
On the other hand, all your friends will think you are cool for the first month when you have a brand new, just-launched device that no one else has...I don't have many friends, so I go for the tried-and-true. Not the shiny-and-new.
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You're on point with that, I agree!
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I bought the Note 2 and returned it after a week. Happily back on my Epic now. lol
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The OG Epic just can't be touched, especially with the amazing devs and this community!
I'm bout to get the note 2 but still have my og epic for a wifi phone
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Dude, I love my og epic but lets be real, the note 2 is a beast.
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S4 is coming out this month it looks like and may is nexus 5 if s4 has octa core I'm getting it if not then I'll wait for nexus 5
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S4 is coming out this month it looks like and may is nexus 5 if s4 has octa core I'm getting it if not then I'll wait for nexus 5
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Any launch dates on the S4?
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Any launch dates on the S4?
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Last I knew it was being released the 14th of this month.
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Get the Optimus G, best phone I've owned to date and has better specs than both the SIII and the Note II. At a glance you may say I'm wrong but do some in depth research and watch reviews on each phone and you'll agree with me.
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Get the Optimus G, best phone I've owned to date and has better specs than both the SIII and the Note II. At a glance you may say I'm wrong but do some in depth research and watch reviews on each phone and you'll agree with me.
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S3 and note2 maybe but not the s4 and nexus5 android 5.0 key lime pie should be on both
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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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Bought a Galaxy Note 8 3g, now this is a big 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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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.
would anyone be able to give me a link to where i would be able to buy a galaxy s4 for roundabout 480-$550, as i decided not to go with the nexus 5 since i feel it will have massive battery issues and i cannot find another phone that i would truly like.
I'd consider giving up my S4 for a Nexus 5. Nexus phones are really great.
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cinderellie said:
would anyone be able to give me a link to where i would be able to buy a galaxy s4 for roundabout 480-$550
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http://swappa.com/
LZLandingZone said:
I'd consider giving up my S4 for a Nexus 5. Nexus phones are really great.
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i know and i love the nexus line to death but honestly it seems as if it's going to have massive battery issues with only 2300mAh and having to power a quad core snap 800 and 1080p screen.
In my opinion, I think 2300mAh battery for the Nexus 5 should be plenty and should last a whole day. Before you go assuming the battery life will be bad or whatnot, let me get my friends opinion. Three of my friends just got the Nexus 5 today so I'll ask them how it is.
Or if you Google "international I9505 S4 "you can buy it completely unlocked for $574.00
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cinderellie said:
would anyone be able to give me a link to where i would be able to buy a galaxy s4 for roundabout 480-$550, as i decided not to go with the nexus 5 since i feel it will have massive battery issues and i cannot find another phone that i would truly like.
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https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4?id=samsung_galaxy_s4&hl=en
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As @~wolverine~ suggested, Swappa will be your best bet. They are endorsed by XDA and carry both carrier-based devices, as well as unlocked devices. Though, if your planning on rooting or using custom ROM's you may want to steer clear of the S4 until a breakthrough is made due to the restrictive bootloader. If your insist on the S4 try to find a Google Play Edition, else go with a Nexus 5 in my opinion. - Hope this helps!
I Honestly would give my gs4 up for a straight trade nexus 5 32gb
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Sure I would give up my "ATT" S4 up for a nexus ,but if you like the S4 like I do you have more options like the GT I9505 brand new in the price range your looking for.swappa deals with a more used based type of phone.sure it's cheaper.new sounds good to me
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look up the local listing on craigslist, you might be able to get it even cheaper. or wait another couple of months and get the S5
I am Not losing root for this ..sorry..My Gf has Tmo and got the update last night.. She is stock untouched Note 3..I played with it some...My rooted 4,3 is faster and more fluid..I will just wait for the Note 4 in October Maybe it will come with Key Lime Pie! For everybody waiting for this update to arrive..You will be disappointed.. Its not the second coming of Christ like it's being made out to be.
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I am Not losing root for this ..sorry..My Gf has Tmo and got the update last night.. She is stock untouched Note 3..I played with it some...My rooted 4,3 is faster and more fluid..I will just wait for the Note 4 in October Maybe it will come with Key Lime Pie! For everybody waiting for this update to arrive..You will be disappointed.. Its not the second coming of Christ like it's being made out to be.
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To be honest, the only good and important updates for Android was 2.3 and 4.0.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!
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Sooooooo, Im running rooted stock 442. Validity of this thread?
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GalaxyNotesTx said:
I am Not losing root for this ..sorry..My Gf has Tmo and got the update last night.. She is stock untouched Note 3..I played with it some...My rooted 4,3 is faster and more fluid..I will just wait for the Note 4 in October Maybe it will come with Key Lime Pie! For everybody waiting for this update to arrive..You will be disappointed.. Its not the second coming of Christ like it's being made out to be.
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That's because people get caught up in the hype, expecting the next official release to be as good as the custom roms put out by developers. Or, they just don't understand the all together. I personally have not gotten excited over any release. If I want it that bad, I just grab a rom, which in most cases have the release in it plus other goodies. And I'll have it sometimes months ahead of the official release.
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Kitkat is an over haul just not a visual one the note 3 has plenty of ram and processing power we probably do not need the usefulness of kit Kat yet but it should be nice running on my RAZR m it has much weaker specs.
And we should stay up to date for software reasons of you expect to see something different you will be saddened.
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