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Picked up my samsung tab from VZW direct retail earlier today.
Interesting note on the activation
as soon as the tab was turned on, it dialed a number on what appeared to be a stock dialer for the activation.
Also interesting to note is that the tablet was assigned it's own number under my account. An actual local area code one at that.
Is this the same for Verizon MiFi devices?
Lastly,
size comparison between my droid inc, evo, and new tablet
So how do you like it so far. Did you add the data right there?
gordata said:
So how do you like it so far. Did you add the data right there?
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performance wise it's as expected from an Android OS..the only thing I can tell is noticeably slower than either of my phones is the web browser. I did add the $20 data plan on month to month.
I got a tmobile tab yesterday and the stock browser is definitely laggy at times but I'm using dolphin hd and it is buttery smooth and very fast!
is it true that it only has 2gb of onboard storage? You can check by going to the "settings" menu and going to "storage".
I believe you are correct. Right now it says I only have 1.12 GB free on internal storage, 14.73GB free on the 16GB external SD card that's provided from Verizon.
paikmanSTi said:
I believe you are correct. Right now it says I only have 1.12 GB free on internal storage, 14.73GB free on the 16GB external SD card that's provided from Verizon.
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extremely disappointed with that. T-mobile is not only CHEAPER with a contract, but it also has 8 times for storage (16gb).
edit: I know this will sound stupid, but someone over at android central posted a comment that it didn't have android market, which I find hard to believe.
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extremely disappointed with that. T-mobile is not only CHEAPER with a contract, but it also has 8 times for storage (16gb).
edit: I know this will sound stupid, but someone over at android central posted a comment that it didn't have android market, which I find hard to believe.
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the tmobile has 16gb internal and not sd card? That sounds pretty nice
It has android market lol, I picked up most of my usual apps right away. This really needs a fresh rom though to get rid of all the bull**** everywhere though. It's too busy to even look at, had to get rid of everything on home screens lol
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the tmobile has 16gb internal and not sd card? That sounds pretty nice
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the t-mobile version has 16gb of internal storage PLUS a sd card.
Oh well, verizon network is better where i live.
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T-mobile is not only CHEAPER with a contract, but it also has 8 times for storage (16gb).
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Is that true? I thought all US versions have 2gb internal and a 16gb micro-sd card.
Yeah t-mobile has built-in 16gb, and an external slot for ur own SD card. Picked up the t-mobile yesterday.
The T-Mobile version does come with more than 2GB internal... I am looking at mine now and it says:
Internal Memory:
Total Space: 12.66GB
Available Space: 12.47GB
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Is that true? I thought all US versions have 2gb internal and a 16gb micro-sd card.
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Nope, just the CDMA ones, same as the Fascinate and Epic. Don't know if that's a hardware issue with the radios, or just Verizon and Sprint being cheap, or them being aware of the RFS lag issues and sidestepping it with the lower internal memory.
Does it have GPS built in? Every review I've come across never touches this subject.
TMO Version: Yep GPS built in. Got mine last night. Confirmed it does have 16GB internal and sd slot. so I guess up to 48GB.
I didn't even realize that about the internal memory. Kind of sucks, but still wanted the vzw version.
1) Use the Wireless printing function if you have Wifi enabled printer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG8-QEyXXTM&playnext=1&list=PLA194D46AABBE4696&index=18
2) Take your own screen shots in the T-mobile version by pressing the back button and press the power button to take screenshots. simple! no req root nor cap apps.
3) Use pinch to zoom in/out gesture to view all the 5 or 7 desktops all at once.
4) If you have bluetooth mouse and/or bluetooh keyboard use it. Like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNw1Pe8dtCI
Can anyone clear up for me how much storage is actually available in the 8gb and 16gb models? I'm sure android reserves a chunk, but how big is it?
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5GB and 13GB
Allanitomwesh said:
Can anyone clear up for me how much storage is actually available in the 8gb and 16gb models? I'm sure android reserves a chunk, but how big is it?
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5GB on the 8GB Model, 13GB on the 16GB Model. But with Custom Roms, this can probably be increased.
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5GB on the 8GB Model, 13GB on the 16GB Model. But with Custom Roms, this can probably be increased.
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Around 5.4 GBs on the 8GB Model, 13.5 GBs on the 16 GB Model. I mean, the 8GB version must be enough for most people, But I have over 10Gbs of music that I listen to frequently, I will probably have to get the 16GB model as I don't trust cloud storage at all.
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Around 5.4 GBs on the 8GB Model, 13.5 GBs on the 16 GB Model. I mean, the 8GB version must be enough for most people, But I have over 10Gbs of music that I listen to frequently, I will probably have to get the 16GB model as I don't trust cloud storage at all.
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use Google Music to store your music and just stream it. also you have the option to download the songs you want from your playlist.
Not bad at all. It's top of my list this phone,looks like it matches the Xperia P here. I'll be okay,I have 4gb right now,and I was thinking, 13GB is massive,when thinking about the XP .
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So the NEXUS 4 have 8gb n 16gb.... Y tmobile website say building 16gb n expendable to 64gb... Check where it say memory.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Cell-Phone-Detail.aspx?cell-phone=Google-Nexus-4
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drshorty said:
So the NEXUS 4 have 8gb n 16gb.... Y tmobile website say building 16gb n expendable to 64gb... Check where it say memory.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Cell-Phone-Detail.aspx?cell-phone=Google-Nexus-4
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Because T-Mobile is clueless... they also list Alarm Clock as a notable feature. Are you kidding me?
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5GB on the 8GB Model, 13GB on the 16GB Model. But with Custom Roms, this can probably be increased.
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I'm praying for 6.5 or 6 after ROM w/ a Custom Rom with the 8GB.
Yeah it'll probably get bigger with a lean ROM. Won't be rooting mine though. It's about time I played dumb like an iPhone User. Won't even theme it. Default wallpaper,the whole nine yards.
Are Samsung ever going to release the S4 with 64GB internal memory as stated, or even one with 32GB internal memory?
All signs point to probably not.
i hope so, i preordered two ... im not buying anything less than 64 so.. ill continue to wait, got an N900 holdin me down.
edit: the 32 is already out in the 9500 flavor .. 24GB freespace
why wait or pay so much more for a 32 or 64 gig version, just get a 64gb sd card and slap it in. cost a lot less than the phone does
You can't move all games on sd, only some. So, you need larger internal memory.
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You can't move all games on sd, only some. So, you need larger internal memory.
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bogdan1980 said:
You can't move all games on sd, only some. So, you need larger internal memory.
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too true, don't understand why they even put 16gb in if they are going to cram half of it with bloatware. minimum should have been 32 to start with
but once you root it and put CM10.X on it you will have a lot more room
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File binding is the key
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What's file binding?
And to answer the original question: I think Australia will be also getting a 32gb model in the coming wks (don't take this as gospel though, it's an unconfirmed rumour as far as I'm concerned).
File binding and rooting doesn't work yet, has reliability issues and stops some apps from working.
Internal memory works better. We need bigger memory models. The 16gb should never have been sold.
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File binding and rooting doesn't work yet, has reliability issues and stops some apps from working.
Internal memory works better. We need bigger memory models. The 16gb should never have been sold.
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Yeah, I know, but soon for and binding will be possible I think. I agree with you, or at least Samsung should release all three version on the same time for those who want to buy more space.
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Yeah, I know, but soon for and binding will be possible I think. I agree with you, or at least Samsung should release all three version on the same time for those who want to buy more space.
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Unlike Apple, Samsung doesn't sell the phone directly. It gets orders from the carriers and wholesalers. The carriers no nothing about the memory and apps issues so just ordered the cheapest model as it would sell the most. But they were basing this decision on lack of technical information.
Every single mobile phone shop is lying to customers telling them apps can be moved to the sd card. I have corrected the staff but do they care to raise it higher.
gavinfabl said:
Unlike Apple, Samsung doesn't sell the phone directly. It gets orders from the carriers and wholesalers. The carriers no nothing about the memory and apps issues so just ordered the cheapest model as it would sell the most. But they were basing this decision on lack of technical information.
Every single mobile phone shop is lying to customers telling them apps can be moved to the sd card. I have corrected the staff but do they care to raise it higher.
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Yeah, but not only. If you check websites like Amazon, even there are only 16 GB devices They will release in 4-5 months the 32 and 64 gigs, when another, more powerful smartphone with 16 gigs will be released.
32GB is already out and being sold. there was a vid on youtube, ill look for it.
edit: BOOM!
Any further speculation/rumor on the 32 release (on AT&T specifically)? I spoke with a rep who said they will be getting the 32gb version, but did not know when. I spoke with a samsung customer service/marketing rep on facebook who said to contact AT&T for info. No help at all, and 16 just seems too small even with the 64gb microSD
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32GB is already out and being sold. there was a vid on youtube, ill look for it.
edit: BOOM!
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How about some more magic and make that YouTube S4 appear for sale in the UK.
Any news update on 32gb/64gb with LTE models? I'd rather buy an 64gb htc one than a 16gb+64microsd S4. But I like the S4 more than the One.
I am also waiting for the 32GB version, don't know when it will be available in Middle East, can't wait to get my hands on this beast.
http://gavinsgadgets.wordpress.com/...the-samsung-galaxy-s4-32gb-and-64gb-versions/
latest from Samsung
Not even amazon have the 32gb version :/
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I guess I'll just take the 16GB and rely on custom roms to lessen the bloat and app to extSD. :|
I wonder if there is an error here, because I was expecting a 16Gb device but what I got has only 8Gb? Where did the other 8Gb go? :crying:
Well...Just contact service support of samsung
Its gone no where, samsung has filled it with their own flavor known as bloat.
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the internal memory is also used for all the apps that come pre-installed, not to mention the OS as well. its 16gb on the phone, but a lot of it is used up already thanks to Samsung and T-Mobile
Midnight_Rider said:
the internal memory is also used for all the apps that come pre-installed, not to mention the OS as well. its 16gb on the phone, but a lot of it is used up already thanks to Samsung and T-Mobile
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sohebq said:
Its gone no where, samsung has filled it with their own flavor known as bloat.
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Maybe but I came from S3, but isn't 8Gb too much for just bloatware? On my previous S3, the total available internal memory was 11.25gb. I would understand the 4.75Gb reduction because of the OS (I already have removed some bloatware) But 8Gb?
Why manufacturers even makes phones these days with 16gb internal memory is beyond me.
Some games these days are 4gb each! that gives you enough space for 2 top of the line games on your phone, ridiculous!
I can understand back in the day of the Galaxy S and S2 having 16gb but not these days. Also Samsung really shouldn't claim 16gb when half of it used up already!! It's very misleading. We do not have 16gb available at all.
It was understandable when the OS and system apps only used to take up around 2gb, but saying the device has 16gb storage when 8gb is already taken doesn't seem right to me.
Obagleyfreer said:
Why manufacturers even makes phones these days with 16gb internal memory is beyond me.
Some games these days are 4gb each! that gives you enough space for 2 top of the line games on your phone, ridiculous!
I can understand back in the day of the Galaxy S and S2 having 16gb but not these days. Also Samsung really shouldn't claim 16gb when half of it used up already!! It's very misleading. We do not have 16gb available at all.
It was understandable when the OS and system apps only used to take up around 2gb, but come on saying the device has 16gb when 8gb is already taken doesn't seem right to me.
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You mean you also got the same issue as mine?
Paolonicus said:
You mean you also got the same issue as mine?
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Every S4 is the same mate.
It's not an "issue" as such, it's just the way it is.
Paolonicus said:
I wonder if there is an error here, because I was expecting a 16Gb device but what I got has only 8Gb? Where did the other 8Gb go? :crying:
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This is why I Bought a 16GB extSD Card
Obagleyfreer said:
Every S4 is the same mate.
It's not an "issue" as such, it's just the way it is.
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Lol, ehat if I tell you that my xperia arc has only 420 mb of internal storage, the os takes 200 mb, but I have 359 mb FREE, I don't know how
Samsung should be reported to trading standards. It's clearly not got 16gb free for the user nor is there any warning that half is already used.
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Samsung should be reported to trading standards. It's clearly not got 16gb free for the user nor is there any warning that half is already used.
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well true, but it has always been this way. not sure of any phone with internal memory that wasn't partially used by the phones OS, even non-android phones are like this, even iOS
Same issue with windows and Mac computers lol. But yes, I agree that 32 Gb should be new min standard because of app size increases as the years go by.
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Partially used is ok. Not 50% used. Big difference. And there needs to be a warning apps/games cannot be saved on the sd card - forget tweaks that's for tech geeks not the average person.
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Samsung should be reported to trading standards. It's clearly not got 16gb free for the user nor is there any warning that half is already used.
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Well they neber stated 16gbs free or 16gb useable...so what woupd report them for? You expecting more?
Every device is like this...some more than others. But even blank hardrives/flash drives don't have as much as they claim...buy a terabyte blank hard drive and your actually only getting 9XXgb hard drive
And you cant really base it off the s3 as every year the system partition gets larger taking up more space...due to more features/bloat being added. The worst part is not even debloating will increase your free memory as the whole system partition needs to be changed if you want more user space
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So now we are justifying why it is ok for companies to do this? surely not. So if the S5 is 16gb with 4gb free that will be ok then?
no, its not ok, but you can try emailing samsung instead of beating a dead horse here
but here's the thing. hard drive manufacturers have been doing this for decades. when they say 16gb they dont mean gigabyte, they mean 16 billion bytes. there is a difference.
hard drive makers use base 10 in computing hard drive sizes, so when you see 16gb it really means 16 billion bytes which is less than what you think you are getting. those who understand binary know the difference. in base 2, if i say kilobyte, that means 1024 bytes, but on a hard drive, it means 1000 bytes. see the difference?
on my wife's Tmo S4 she has 9.62gb free from her 16gb internal memory, a lot yes, but not half
I have been in touch with Samsung. They blame Google. I've responded and awaiting a further response.
The available memory varies dependant on carrier. 9.62gb is the UK average I believe.
The other issue is Samsung doesn't sell the phone. It gets orders from carriers and wholesalers. The carriers and wholesalers all chose 16gb since they all thought the memory was expandable with sd card along with apps and games being able to be saved on the sd card.
Maybe a few months down the line we will see 32gb versions being available. I am hopeful.
Hi, anyone has experienced with N9005 16G internal memory? Is it the same with the 32G (not mention about internal memory)? Thanks.
I read that although Samsung told the world it would only sell a 32g and 64g version of this phone but at the end it only released the 32g version and because of carrier pressure it made an European 16g version maybe that's your model
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*GalaxyDev* said:
I read that although Samsung told the world it would only sell a 32g and 64g version of this phone but at the end it only released the 32g version and because of carrier pressure it made an European 16g version maybe that's your model
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Hi, thanks. So I guess it's also real Samsung product then coz all i read is 32G/64G versions launched.
Yeah they exist alright. I can't really see the point but they do.
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I have the 16gb model
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dr.m0x said:
Yeah they exist alright. I can't really see the point but they do.
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I can't see the point either. They are only about 10-15 bucks less from the 32G ones. I guess it's for the no-game on phone people and with bloatware and OS, i think it's only got about 6G left?
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I have the 16gb model
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Is it running smoothly? how much internal memory you got left?
Yes runs good,
System memory 4.07gb
Used space 1.35gb
Miscellaneous files 4.22
Available space 6.32
Ram free 1.29gb
I do have a few apps installed
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I got the N9005 16gb model too.
I was a bit afraid that it wouldn't be enough, but i think i will manage.
The phone comes with exactly 16gb memory, not like my old galaxy nexus that came with 13,3gb(i think) even though i bought the 16gb model.
You will have close to 10gb or just little more then 10gb left for use right when you get it, if i remember correctly.
If you plan to buy this model and install large games/apps, i can recommend you to use a program called FolderMount. It lets you link the app data to your SD card without the hassle of needing 2 partitions on the card.
Hoodge said:
I got the N9005 16gb model too.
I was a bit afraid that it wouldn't be enough, but i think i will manage.
The phone comes with exactly 16gb memory, not like my old galaxy nexus that came with 13,3gb(i think) even though i bought the 16gb model.
You will have close to 10gb or just little more then 10gb left for use right when you get it, if i remember correctly.
If you plan to buy this model and install large games/apps, i can recommend you to use a program called FolderMount. It lets you link the app data to your SD card without the hassle of needing 2 partitions on the card.
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paul01609 said:
Yes runs good,
System memory 4.07gb
Used space 1.35gb
Miscellaneous files 4.22
Available space 6.32
Ram free 1.29gb
I do have a few apps installed
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Hi, thank you for your information. I will get the 16G then because I cant wait for the 32G I think I can manage the internal memory usage, thanks for the app FolderMount. I used to have Note 2 16G, and got no problem at all. I also have 32G SD card, and not a gamer.
blackj30 said:
Hi, thank you for your information. I will get the 16G then because I cant wait for the 32G I think I can manage the internal memory usage, thanks for the app FolderMount. I used to have Note 2 16G, and got no problem at all. I also have 32G SD card, and not a gamer.
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I was in your position before too, whether to get the 16gb model or wait for n9005 32gb variant to be sold here. I just couldn't wait anymore and went for the 16gb region free model. Happy so far!
I'm currently having 9.5gb free usable space after installing some games/apps. Space shouldn't be a problem now after finding out about that app and using my recently bought 64gb micro SD-card.
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