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I wish I had never bought my Note...

My reason? I have finally stopped trying to find the perfect Android phone! I have had so many over the years and was constantly looking for the perfect one. Got a GSM Galaxy Nexus last month and fell in love...until I fell out of love with ICS. Seriously if the Nexus came with Gingerbread, it would be just another phone. The camera sucks, etc.
The Note literally has everything I want in a phone. I'm finding myself sitting here enjoying it without searching incessantly for a better phone. Feels kinda strange, actually.
My wallet thanks me and I'm a happy camper. Best phone ever.

ericshmerick said:
My reason? I have finally stopped trying to find the perfect Android phone! I have had so many over the years and was constantly looking for the perfect one. Got a GSM Galaxy Nexus last month and fell in love...until I fell out of love with ICS. Seriously if the Nexus came with Gingerbread, it would be just another phone. The camera sucks, etc.
The Note literally has everything I want in a phone. I'm finding myself sitting here enjoying it without searching incessantly for a better phone. Feels kinda strange, actually.
My wallet thanks me and I'm a happy camper. Best phone ever.
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Glad to hear it but you might want to take a look at this...http://9to5google.com/2011/12/28/sa...nctionality-device-set-to-unveil-at-mwc-2012/ and they say they have confirmed this. If the same "stuff" comes to the Note...well it will just be better

Skiddledank said:
Glad to hear it but you might want to take a look at this...http://9to5google.com/2011/12/28/sa...nctionality-device-set-to-unveil-at-mwc-2012/ and they say they have confirmed this. If the same "stuff" comes to the Note...well it will just be better
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I really need to stop reading about new android devices. Makes me want to catch em all. But no worries, I love my note.. for now.

I had a try with the galaxy nexus here in the shops....i must say i was very dissapointed with it....the screen is not as vibrant plus ics is also not as good of an os as i was expecting....but maybe thats because i only played with it for about fifteen minutes..

I can honestly say, I wont be buying another device until Galaxy Note 3.

WOW! Those are some specs!
A phone with those specs will be hard to ignore! GNote is doing great for now! It really does do so many things well!

For now the Note is the best.
It has got its problems here and there.
I had problem when I transferred to many apps to Ext SD
and the phone keeps on rebooting. Can't seem to handle
the extra apps in Ext SD, don't why.
Still it is a great phone & mini Tab.

Best combination ever= GNote and Jailbroken iPhone 4.
The SIM is in my note for now, but some times I just needed that smaller form factor. Pop the SIM out of the adapter and back into my iPhone, head on out!

intruda119 said:
I can honestly say, I wont be buying another device until Galaxy Note 3.
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Me too. I've had loads of phones from g1 upwards and the note never ceases to keep me interested....let's see what the note 2 brings....
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Skiddledank said:
Glad to hear it but you might want to take a look at this...http://9to5google.com/2011/12/28/sa...nctionality-device-set-to-unveil-at-mwc-2012/ and they say they have confirmed this. If the same "stuff" comes to the Note...well it will just be better
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3d without the glasses is TERRIBLE for your eyes. You can cause serious damage if you look at it too long and if you can't do that, then why spend $700+ on it?
Ill stick with good old 2d.
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xAnimal5 said:
3d without the glasses is TERRIBLE for your eyes. You can cause serious damage if you look at it too long and if you can't do that, then why spend $700+ on it?
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Do you have a cite for this? I have never heard about it.
I tried 3D on the Evo at a store and I was quite impressed with both viewing and the camera. I expect the technology will only get better and I would be pleased if the GS3 has 3D. However I am not sure whether I would want to go back to the smaller size and lose the S-pen.
A Galaxy Note 2 with 3D, NFC and quad-core would be utterly amazing though.

Skiddledank said:
Glad to hear it but you might want to take a look at this...http ://9to5google. com/2011/12/28/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-will-sport-3d-functionality-device-set-to-unveil-at-mwc-2012/ and they say they have confirmed this. If the same "stuff" comes to the Note...well it will just be better
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Are you sure that's true? Haven't seen the news on any of the popular tech sites, the phone has a single camera but is supposed to shoot 3D?

Sorry to hear of your troubles ericshmerick.
I cannot understand why your unhappy with the camera, possibly a problem with the camera or phone itself?
As for myself I'm extremely pleased with the camera, video camera and it's results, BEST i've seen in a mobile...
Here are some samples I've taken myself with the Note, you can judge the photos yourself.
Unfortunately I've not had a chance to use the camera during the day just yet, will try and take some proper day time shots soon!
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^^Apart from the excellent pics,that pie looks super yummy.

NoRmAlY_CrAzY said:
^^Apart from the excellent pics,that pie looks super yummy.
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Oh yes it was! Yummy...

kanej2006 said:
Sorry to hear of your troubles ericshmerick.
I cannot understand why your unhappy with the camera, possibly a problem with the camera or phone itself?
As for myself I'm extremely pleased with the camera, video camera and it's results, BEST i've seen in a mobile...
Here are some samples I've taken myself with the Note, you can judge the photos yourself.
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He said the camera on the Galaxy Nexus sucked by the way I think you're confused..
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i thought he was disapointed with the galaxy nexus camera

Pikkie86 said:
He said the camera on the Galaxy Nexus sucked by the way I think you're confused..
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Lol, your right! However he still confused me because his title says: I wish I had never bought my Note...
Then a few lines down he says:
The Note literally has everything I want in a phone. I'm finding myself sitting here enjoying it without searching incessantly for a better phone.
Anyway here are a few more random snaps of junk in my office to show off the camera on the Note...
The snaps are nothing special, just random shots. I'm actually surprised that no one has opened a thread such as ''post your best shots. ''
Here are some random shots I just took at work:

kanej2006 said:
Lol, your right! However he still confused me because his title says: I wish I had never bought my Note...
Then a few lines down he says:
The Note literally has everything I want in a phone. I'm finding myself sitting here enjoying it without searching incessantly for a better phone.
Anyway here are a few more random snaps of junk in my office to show off the camera on the Note...
The snaps are nothing special, just random shots. I'm actually surprised that no one has opened a thread such as ''post your best shots. ''
Here are some random shots I just took at work:
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OP should change the title to I wish i had bought my Note earlier!!!
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Give me Windows on Note
I completely agree with you.
The Note has the best HW I ever has seen, except the placement of the on/off switch, which, however, is a minor disadvantage. But Android is terrible, synchronisation with Outlook is terrible, lot of apps are terrible and very badly designed or not intuitive to use. I like it as an eBook reader. The rest is a crap more or less, unusable for business.
I wished this device having Windows!!!

[Q] Which smartphone is best Xperia S, Google Nexus 4 or Samsung S2?

I want to buy cheaper smartphone so I need help to choose between Sony Xperia S, Google Nexus 4 LG, Samsung S II or HTC One S
I doubt between Sony and LG
I don't like the fact that Xperia S has not responsive buttons, bad view angle, not enough support by android updates, low quality of camera shooting at night, i hate the lg nexus because it is made of glass and easy breakable, low quality camera, low internal storage without card slot, I think that LG is not quality brand

N4.

Definitely the Nexus 4.
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wrong comparison, should be N4, GS3, Droid Dna and Note 2

Nexus 4.

if you are ever going to drop your phone and dont believe in cases... then you need the at&t or international verson of the gs2.

Nexus 4 by a long shot. The other phones can't even compete on many levels
I wouldn't be put off just because it's LG, it has easily one of the best build qualities for an android phone
The camera isn't bad by any means, it's in fact been praised by many professional photographers for producing realistic photos which you can edit yourself. Plus it's not as easy to break as you might think from reading some of the threads on here

Top of the line current generation hardware vs previous generation hardware, which I think would be the middle of the pack currently.. no contest.

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munchy_cool said:
wrong comparison, should be N4, GS3, Droid Dna and Note 2
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He put low priced phones... Because he wants a budget phone! So no.. It's not a wrong comparison.
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Nexus 4 !!!
HEY buddy ! I am a Nexus 4 user from India, Got my phone on 1st Dec although ! No wait for me, It is a fantastic deal man !!! Nexus 4 is a pure Android phone man ! Sooooo Smoooooth ! Benchmarked it with Antutu and scored 15545, when i was on stock ! Then flashed Faux123's mako kernel 002beta4 ! and now it scored 17k ! There is zero lag in the phone man ! I am in love with this **** ! LOL

what about camera of nexus, i heard that it does not have not sure if digital or optical zoom?
if I buy silicone case and a bumper would that prevent from breaking the glass?
which one has longer battery life xperia or nexus?

igork10 said:
what about camera of nexus, i heard that it does not have not sure if digital or optical zoom?
if I buy silicone case and a bumper would that prevent from breaking the glass?
which one has longer battery life xperia or nexus?
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I don't have the phone yet, but I digress...
Unfortunately, nothing to my knowledge besides Japanese 'super phones', as well as some other concept phones, has optical zoom, yet. Miserable, in my opinion, as the technology has been there for years (look up 'origami lens').
As for digital zoom, in my not-so-humble opinion, it is an absolute farce and one of the most misleading advertising 'perks' to ever be baked into a product. It does nothing but stretch the pixels on an existing photograph, decreasing quality and limiting what you could have caught in your shot. Post-processing (ie. cropping) can often yield higher-quality results than can on-the-fly digital zoom, so to me it is largely pointless.
So yes, to my knowledge, the N4 has digital zoom...but I strongly encourage you to avoid using it all too often, unless you need to effectively crop a picture that you will be emailing/texting or such...then it has a bit of a point.
(okay, admittedly, it does have a bit of a point on phones, but I just can't stand it when I see a camera advertised as having some ridiculous level of digital zoom, as if it is some amazing thing...far too many times have I heard people who are shopping for a lower-end camera get caught up on comparing digital zoom factors)
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Edit: As for the bumper bit, from what I have read, the phone *does* break relatively-easily, if you were to drop it, especially on a hard surface. Having a case/bumper does, per my reading, significantly decrease the chance of this happening.

The n4 is in a different league compared to those two. Its not even comparable.
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The Nexus 4 is by far the newest and most powerful of the bunch you listed.

so neither of them offers optical zoom?
I can't buy the Nexus 4 from google play store, because still my country is not listed, what do you think what will be price to buy from somewhere else after December 12 ?

Which one's battery last longer, every site has different results

I just came out of the S2 to get the N4 and I have to say that the N4 beats it out of the water by far. I've flashed AOKP and CM just to try to get that stock android feel and it just doesn't compare. The endless bugs drove me insane. Go for the N4, I'm positive you won't regret it at all.

can you give the buttery life of each one from experience

[Q] Worth exchanging my Nexus 5 and 150euros for the Note 3?

I found this guy that wants to exchange his note 3 for my nexus 5 but i will have to add 150euros cash along with the nexus 5.
Do you think it is worth ? I love the pure android on the nexus 5 , but i love bigger screens. Also no bloatware is amazing on the nexus.
Can i make a note 3 really something near the nexus 5 (talking about software)(bloatware,etc)

I think it depends on you. You can remove bloatware. You can even load GEL on the phone like I did. But does what you're losing from nexus 5 matter more or less than what you're gaining with note 3?
To me, s pen, bigger screen, nicer camera, better speakers, and longer battery matter more. I won't get Android first but I have a nexus 10 for that.
My 2 cents. Just to tease you, Iattached photo of note 3 with GEL.
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h3ck said:
I think it depends on you. You can remove bloatware. You can even load GEL on the phone like I did. But does what you're losing from nexus 5 matter more or less than what you're gaining with note 3?
To me, s pen, bigger screen, nicer camera, better speakers, and longer battery matter more. I won't get Android first but I have a nexus 10 for that.
My 2 cents. Just to tease you, Iattached photo of note 3 with GEL. View attachment 2523841View attachment 2523842
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It looks very clean. Nice ! I love OTA updates , and the material and build of the nexus 5 , i just love it. But the big screen and better camera really turns me on !! I'm so confused.

My philosophy is that OTA is nice but along with being first comes bugs. And no matter how much people trash touchwiz, it's the most popular. If people are still buying it, really isn't that bad. It also adds elements to OS you don't get with Vanilla Android. My buddy has one and just like the HTC One I ogle the hell out if the build. But this Black Note 3 is tremendously nicer in hand than my old note 2, so it's not as bad. At the end of the day they all have cases on them. Note 3 does feel nice though.
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h3ck said:
My philosophy is that OTA is nice but along with being first comes bugs. And no matter how much people trash touchwiz, it's the most popular. If people are still buying it, really isn't that bad. It also adds elements to OS you don't get with Vanilla Android. My buddy has one and just like the HTC One I ogle the hell out if the build. But this Black Note 3 is tremendously nicer in hand than my old note 2, so it's not as bad. At the end of the day they all have cases on them. Note 3 does feel nice though.
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And what about the camera ? Is it really a good move to exchange my nexus5 + the 150euros cash for a brand new note3 ?

dazkyl said:
And what about the camera ? Is it really a good move to exchange my nexus5 + the 150euros cash for a brand new note3 ?
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The camera, to me, is phenomenal. There's a thread with samples in it, but the camera on my phone definitely trumps my point and shoot now. No reason to have a point and shoot when your phone has a camera like this. It's definitely better than the Nexus 5's camera.

Nexus 6 Camera Sucks

Did Google paid off "professional" reviewers?
Using the N6 in just a few hours, one would easily come to the conclusion that its camera is "turds" as "heck"
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What a disappointing POS!

knite75 said:
Did Google paid off "professional" reviewers?
Using the N6 in just a few hours, one would easily come to the conclusion that its camera is sh*t as f*ck.
What a disappointing POS!
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Well you never get a nexus for the camera . what alternative everyone using

I have no idea what you mean. I think it is awesome!

knite75 said:
Did Google paid off "professional" reviewers?
Using the N6 in just a few hours, one would easily come to the conclusion that its camera is Mod edit
What a disappointing POS!
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The whole phone's Mod edit. Return it asap before you aren't able to. ?
N6

knite75 said:
Did Google paid off "professional" reviewers?
Using the N6 in just a few hours, one would easily come to the conclusion that its camera is sh*t as f*ck.
What a disappointing POS!
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maybe you just dont know how to actually use a camera besides for pointing and clicking? if you just point and click, itll just take an average focus photo, and its not that great. if you press on the point you want it focused on(point and click), itll come out much better, focus and lighting.

Come on guys/gals. Watch the language.

This is just your opinion. I've had much worse cameras on phones such as the moto x. Is it the best camera on a phone? No, but it clearly isn't the worst camera ever. This is what every reviewer said. I kinda doubt you even have a nexus 6 if you are saying it is that bad.
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I like it. Is it perfect? No, but it's damn good and it'll probably only get better with updates.
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So...are you a Note 4 or iPhone 6 owner OP? They are the only ones that come in here and try to trash the N6 camera.
Your bridge is missing you my friend, please crawl back under it.

simms22 said:
maybe you just dont know how to actually use a camera besides for pointing and clicking? if you just point and click, itll just take an average focus photo, and its not that great. if you press on the point you want it focused on(point and click), itll come out much better, focus and lighting.
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No sense.
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What is wrong with it? Examples?
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Is it better than the M8? That's all I care about.

v8dreaming said:
Is it better than the M8? That's all I care about.
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That it is by far. But most everything is.

knite75 said:
Did Google paid off "professional" reviewers?
Using the N6 in just a few hours, one would easily come to the conclusion that its camera is "turds" as "heck"
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What a disappointing POS!
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?Only an idiot would come to that conclusion and express himself in such an idiotic way.

I took a couple nude photos of myself and they were so good my Dropbox instantly was hacked and they are all over the Internet. This camera is fine.

Love the N6 camera. Better than the GS4 which still to this day is a superb phone camera

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knite75 said:
Did Google paid off "professional" reviewers?
Using the N6 in just a few hours, one would easily come to the conclusion that its camera is "turds" as "heck"
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What a disappointing POS!
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Sounds like user error - there's nothing wrong with the camara...

This thread is useless. Not sure why the mods have let it exist as long as it has existed...

So we can discuss how the first post is wrong so as to not allow others the same lapse in judgment
You can criticize the camera if you'd like, there likely are other cameras that are better and/or worse either overall or in specific situations. The M8 tuning the camera to a lower resolution but better low light performance is an example. There are better cameras sure, but it does take some pretty good shots if low light shooting is your primary concern.
My point is, please debate the camera, debate breeds ideas and opinions which (hopefully) influence what manufacturers put in our devices. But try and be constructive, and where possible specific and/or somewhat scientific in your assessment. If you are, there's a chance we can all help each other find solutions or if need be, recommend a better phone based on your needs.
Now, who's going to hack 60 & 120fps video for us
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[Q] Is Nexus 4 still worth ?

Hello guys ! So i'm thinking to buy a new phone to replace my gnex because it drains too fast when in mobile network. I ask you all, is nexus 4 still a good phone to accompanied your daily life ? Especially on the battery.
P.S. I heard that since lollipop, the battery is better. Is that true ??

eternal70 said:
Hello guys ! So i'm thinking to buy a new phone to replace my gnex because it drains too fast when in mobile network. I ask you all, is nexus 4 still a good phone to accompanied your daily life ? Especially on the battery.
P.S. I heard that since lollipop, the battery is better. Is that true ??
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I wouldn't go from gnex to nexus 4. For me battery life is worse on lollipop. If battery is important to you buy some other device. The battery life on any nexus device is not good.

The Nexus 4 is still a very good device. If it wasn't, this forum wouldn't still have very active discussion and development.
Its 2 main disadvantages are the camera, which is mediocre, and the battery life, which is also mediocre. It should be better than your Galaxy Nexus though.
If a strong battery is more important to you, look at the 2013 Moto G. Slightly smaller screen, but still 720p, and very good battery life. The 2015 Moto E doesn't have as good a screen, but has even better battery life.

yes, nexus still is a great piece of hardware and I like that body
battery is medicore like planterz said, but last for one day (3-4SOT) on 2G.
I'm lookin' something else but really? I can't find phone 4,5-4,7" with a good hardware and good camera.

zakk87 said:
yes, nexus still is a great piece of hardware and I like that body
battery is medicore like planterz said, but last for one day (3-4SOT) on 2G.
I'm lookin' something else but really? I can't find phone 4,5-4,7" with a good hardware and good camera.
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Take a look at z3 compact. It has amazing battery life. That is the phone I would go to if I would want to upgrade from my n4.

its too expensive and... its Sony, i don't like that manufacturer.

You'll get OnePlus One at the same Price :thumbup:

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You'll get OnePlus One at the same Price :thumbup:
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5.5" is not a phone for some people...

eternal70 said:
Hello guys ! So i'm thinking to buy a new phone to replace my gnex because it drains too fast when in mobile network. I ask you all, is nexus 4 still a good phone to accompanied your daily life ? Especially on the battery.
P.S. I heard that since lollipop, the battery is better. Is that true ??
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I bought nexus 4 two days ago! and Loving it! <3 this is amazing phone still in 2015 :angel:

inaqi69 said:
I bought nexus 4 two days ago! and Loving it! <3 this is amazing phone still in 2015 :angel:
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How's the battery life on your N4 because i also bought one and im getting between 3 - 4 Hours screen time ?

Not bad for Me
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How's the battery life on your N4 because i also bought one and im getting between 3 - 4 Hours screen time ?
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Captured this today
btw i am using CM12 (cm-12-20150312-NIGHTLY-mako) [and AK Kernel (flashed 3 hours ago) ] :cyclops:
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Its camera and battery sucks, and i had to hard mod the case in order to reduce heating problem. Better buy motorola moto g

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Captured this today
btw i am using CM12 (cm-12-20150312-NIGHTLY-mako) [and AK Kernel (flashed 3 hours ago) ] :cyclops:
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Well i'm using XtraSmoot Rom 1.3 with Franco Kernel and ima getting between 3 - 4 hours Screen on time