I see they're a lot of roms that were available for the s3 (slim bean, carbon, liquid etc.) available on the i9505 that aren't available for the i9500... Anyone know when this might change?
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I see they're a lot of roms that were available for the s3 (slim bean, carbon, liquid etc.) available on the i9505 that aren't available for the i9500... Anyone know when this might change?
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In the year 2037.
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In the year 2037.
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Always nice to hear mature responses on this thread.....
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If somebody steps up to develop, which might never happen. Since the veterans swear not to touch any Exynos device ever again.
S3 has lots of roms mainly bec. Steve from cm was working on it before and suddenly gave up, yeah that's right he gave up bec. of Exynos. The rest was history.
If you bought an exynos device and was hoping for AOSP support, you're gonna have a bad time
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If somebody steps up to develop, which might never happen. Since the veterans swear not to touch any Exynos device ever again.
S3 has lots of roms mainly bec. Steve from cm was working on it before and suddenly gave up, yeah that's right he gave up bec. of Exynos. The rest was history.
If you bought an exynos device and was hoping for AOSP support, you're gonna have a bad time
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Rats...
Well can't complain too much, my s3 i9300 went caput (a white screen everywhere EXCEPT for download mode), and managed to swing an s4 for just 50us brand new.... Long story.
Was running a miui rom on the s3... I plan on starting a thread to see if I an fix it when I get the chance.
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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.
I really can't believe I did a early upgrade to the note 3 from a s3 and I can do more with my old s3 the my new note 3 I got just yesterday I'm really upset about the fact that I'm still on stock modded tw which is really sad I'm really starting to dislike the tw ui so when I got my new phone the note 3 I was hopping to try something new their so many custom firmware out their that I would love to see on my phone that I can't try this is such a let down now I'm stuck paying on a phone I really don't want at this point so on that note I think I'm going to keep using my old s3 less of everything but so much more to do with it this is just a sad morning for me....!!!
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Should have researched a little more before you bought it then!
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Should have researched a little more before you bought it then!
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you know what your 100% right but I didn't so now I can only complain about it!
Take it back and pay the 30$ restocking fee
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you know what your 100% right but I didn't so now I can only complain about it!
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Sell it. Buy something else...
Return it...
There is many more options than complaining on XDA
I like my note 3... roms maybe someday
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You are right just had to get that off my chest...mod please delete my post sorry at all oftened
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Nope.
do you know why samsung releases it only for two countries and the next week nothing that is really bad
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Because there lazy
bad sammy bad i went form s4 to s5 and s5 is a downgrade compare to s4
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battery review
Can anyone leave a feedback about the battery on lollipop!?
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Can anyone leave a feedback about the battery on lollipop!?
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Had it for 2 days now, I think is pretty much the same as in KK, maybe a little better... No noticeable difference for me.
today samsung stil is giving old updates to phones no lollipop for s5 omg what is wrong with them to give the update to 2 countries and stop updating
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Maybe Samsung did read XDA Forums after releaseing the bugged / not that good Lolipop build. And decided to do some more testing before they release in other areas. LOL
i don't know what is wrong with them even today the galaxy s4 gpe version get's lollipop
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I just purchased a used DE Note 4. The baseband version is N910VVRU2BOF1. The guy said it was used on Verizon since this August, but he said he didn't accept any OTAs from Verizon. I haven't received it yet and he hadn't shipped it, but how would I be able to tell if the bootloader is unlocked before he ships it? I'm wanting to install TWRP and put MOROM on it as soon as I get it. I hope this isn't a stupid question, I've been out of the Android tweaking scene since last year so I'm a little rusty.
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I just purchased a used DE Note 4. The baseband version is N910VVRU2BOF1. The guy said it was used on Verizon since this August, but he said he didn't accept any OTAs from Verizon. I haven't received it yet and he hadn't shipped it, but how would I be able to tell if the bootloader is unlocked before he ships it? I'm wanting to install TWRP and put MOROM on it as soon as I get it. I hope this isn't a stupid question, I've been out of the Android tweaking scene since last year so I'm a little rusty.
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You will have to start the phone holding the power, home and volume down. When the menu appears, it should say mode: developer, with blue letters, if I'm not wrong. If you don't see developer anywhere in that menu, it's retail. Ask him to provide you with a photo of that screen.
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You will have to start the phone holding the power, home and volume down. When the menu appears, it should say mode: developer, with blue letters, if I'm not wrong. If you don't see developer anywhere in that menu, it's retail. Ask him to provide you with a photo of that screen.
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Thanks for the reply! I've never owned a developer edition device before. Still running my MDK Galaxy S4, rooted with Phil's Touch Recovery. Nothing wrong with it at all, just wanted to get the last phone available from Samsung with an unlocked bootloader, removable battery, and expandable memory. Who knows how long I'll hang onto this (assuming the bootloader is unlocked). I guess I could attempt to send it in to Samsung for a reflash?
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Thanks for the reply! I've never owned a developer edition device before. Still running my MDK Galaxy S4, rooted with Phil's Touch Recovery. Nothing wrong with it at all, just wanted to get the last phone available from Samsung with an unlocked bootloader, removable battery, and expandable memory. Who knows how long I'll hang onto this (assuming the bootloader is unlocked). I guess I could attempt to send it in to Samsung for a reflash?
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If the phone was originally a developer edition, you can send it to Samsung for a reflash, if necessary. There should be proof that the phone is actually a developer edition (receipt from the seller), or IMEI and model number which should be SMN910VMKE. If the phone is still in warranty, they will most likely reflash it for free.
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If the phone was originally a developer edition, you can send it to Samsung for a reflash, if necessary. There should be proof that the phone is actually a developer edition (receipt from the seller), or IMEI and model number which should be SMN910VMKE. If the phone is still in warranty, they will most likely reflash it for free.
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Man I appreciate the information big time. That makes me feel a little better about the purchase. The guy bought it new in August and it's had a screen protector on it from day one. Picked it up for $480 off eBay.
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Bullhead00 said:
Man I appreciate the information big time. That makes me feel a little better about the purchase. The guy bought it new in August and it's had a screen protector on it from day one. Picked it up for $480 off eBay.
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Good luck, I hope it is as described.
I had a similar experience, but the phone had a hardware defect, which was really questionable, however the seller had proof of purchase and the phone was in warranty.
Then, it took Samsung a month to fix the problem. First, they fixed the hardware issue by replacing the motherboard, screen, etc, but they flashed the retail software and it came locked. I had to call them second time and speak with someone from the repair center and explain clearly and repeatedly that the bootloader should be unlocked as it's a developer edition.
After a long month and 2 trips, it's running great, how all the Note 4 should run, no ads, tethering, etc.
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razvu said:
Good luck, I hope it is as described.
I had a similar experience, but the phone had a hardware defect, which was really questionable, however the seller had proof of purchase and the phone was in warranty.
Then, it took Samsung a month to fix the problem. First, they fixed the hardware issue by replacing the motherboard, screen, etc, but they flashed the retail software and it came locked. I had to call them second time and speak with someone from the repair center and explain clearly and repeatedly that the bootloader should be unlocked as it's a developer edition.
After a long month and 2 trips, it's running great, how all the Note 4 should run, no ads, tethering, etc.
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Awesome! I'm guessing you're still on grandfathered unlimited data? I still have my unlimited from back in 2007 when I worked at a Verizon store. Not giving it up!
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Awesome! I'm guessing you're still on grandfathered unlimited data? I still have my unlimited from back in 2007 when I worked at a Verizon store. Not giving it up!
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Yep, 2 lines on unlimited that's why I wanted a developer phone, so I can use tethering if needed. Both Note 4 and S4 seem to get very good reception.
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Yep, 2 lines on unlimited that's why I wanted a developer phone, so I can use tethering if needed. Both Note 4 and S4 seem to get very good reception.
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My wife and I both have unlimited Verizon. My cousin has a Note 4 on unlimited also, and he always has slightly better reception than my S4.
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My wife and I both have unlimited Verizon. My cousin has a Note 4 on unlimited also, and he always has slightly better reception than my S4.
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You will like the phone. I run Jasmine rom with Nova launcher, there is no lag, much smoother than stock TouchWiz. I tried Morom, I liked it, but I couldn't get rid of Google services error. I tried everything I could think of.
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You will like the phone. I run Jasmine rom with Nova launcher, there is no lag, much smoother than stock TouchWiz. I tried Morom, I liked it, but I couldn't get rid of Google services error. I tried everything I could think of.
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I had planned on running Morom actually. I'll look into Jasmine. There's not a whole lot to choose from really from what I've seen. I'm just looking mainly for reliability because I use my phone for pretty much everything.
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I had planned on running Morom actually. I'll look into Jasmine. There's not a whole lot to choose from really from what I've seen. I'm just looking mainly for reliability because I use my phone for pretty much everything.
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Same here, I need it to be reliable, I just couldn't put up with the random errors in Morom. Let me know if you get it to work. I tried reading through the thread, a lot of people complain about them, not sure about the fix.
Feature wise, I liked Morom.
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Same here, I need it to be reliable, I just couldn't put up with the random errors in Morom. Let me know if you get it to work. I tried reading through the thread, a lot of people complain about them, not sure about the fix.
Feature wise, I liked Morom.
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I'll update this thread with my progress. Thanks for all the info again! Can't thank you enough!
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I'll update this thread with my progress. Thanks for all the info again! Can't thank you enough!
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You're welcome!
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I want one! $480 is a good deal.
EBAY and swappa both have slim pickings.
I would guess bad ESN is rare, unless reported stolen.
heres one on fleabay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...777636?hash=item280c57e0e4:g:ZzYAAOSwxN5WT-WB
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heres one on fleabay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...777636?hash=item280c57e0e4:g:ZzYAAOSwxN5WT-WB
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Who knows that that one will go for! The last one I was watching that was up for bid instead of buy it now went for over $900!!
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i am still on kitkat haha i love it!
Yeah who cares about the OS. I haven't seen much change since ICS.
Are all the touch wiz roms for DE based on 4.4.4?
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Yeah who cares about the OS. I haven't seen much change since ICS.
Are all the touch wiz roms for DE based on 4.4.4?
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No, Morom and Jasmine are based on latest Lollipop (BOG5).
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