Welcome to 2015 Droid Incredible! This thing will be 5 years old soon, crazy! For some of us, this was our first smartphone, or our first foray into the world of Android.
I got mine on launch day April 29, 2010. Stood outside of Verizon in a line waiting to get my hands on it.
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Anyone else out there still hanging on to theirs? I've got mine and while it's taken quite a beating over time it still functions 100%. I've been through seven other phones since, and the Incredible holds the crown of longest continuous usage of two and a half years before upgrading (held out for the GS III when it launched). I've kept it because A. It was my first smartphone, and B. It isn't worth enough to sell
It still makes a great secondary device. MP3 player, camera, IP camera, WiFi browser, messaging device, game device for the kids, and others. Still running CM7.2 with an ICS theme. I've found it to be the most stable over the last 3 years and it doesn't miss a beat.
2015 folks!
I know not many still come to this ancient section of the forums, but I still see a few of you from the Incredible's hay day around here. I remember Tiny, Pons, Jermaine, ihtfp69 (skyraider), Chad, WildStang, Vernox, HeyItsLou, Chingy, cmlusco, incubus26jc, Invisiblek, Newt, wdfowty, 00McD00, and many more who made this device what it was.
This phone is full of memories and how I got interested in Android in the first place.
Nice to see an old time Incredible user post here again.
I still have mine lying around somewhere. I think I only picked it up once after I moved to the Note 2 and thought, how did I ever use such a small screen lol. Now I'm on a OnePlus One and off of Verizon.
The Incredible was my first smart phone and I'm glad it was.
Still in Use
I still use mine as a great Blu Tooth MP3 player... I even just purchased a bigger extended battery for next to nothing and a 64 gb sd card to hold more music! I still love this phone.. and I could use it as a backup if my current one ever dies (Droid Turbo)
I just stopped by to see if people were still using this phone. I sold my back to Verizon for 200 bucks when they were doing a Trade In special when I got my Note 4.
I still have fond memories of it, but boy could I never go back to such a tiny screen.
i used mine as a backup 3 weeks ago. before that I was using it as an mp3 player.
i just bought another one form my daughter to use asn a mp3 palyer.
Old Inc for mp3 player
Hi this was my first android phone and haven't switched back since. I was wondering if anyone still has any old rom's laying around. I know I have a couple recent ones but I want one that is stable to run google play music as an mp3 player.
i have been using evervolv kitkat. it lets me install all the regular modern apps. I use poweramp and tasker to make it start and stop when it gets power in the car.. 64 gb sd card works fine as well.
i dont care if it gets mms or video recording.
My Turbo Broke
But this still works and I am using it today! It's actually why I am on these threads at the moment, looking for a simple solid ROM to load up into it. The last time I played with my Incredible was for the sake of booting Windows 95 on it for laughs. I need to make phone calls and not play solitaire though!
So yay Incredible, it's like the "Nokia" of androids from my personal experience (( I"m SURE other folks have had different experiences, thoughts, opinions. That's just my own lol ))
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But this still works and I am using it today! It's actually why I am on these threads at the moment, looking for a simple solid ROM to load up into it. The last time I played with my Incredible was for the sake of booting Windows 95 on it for laughs. I need to make phone calls and not play solitaire though!
So yay Incredible, it's like the "Nokia" of androids from my personal experience (( I"m SURE other folks have had different experiences, thoughts, opinions. That's just my own lol ))
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the only thing that did not work with evervolve was mms and video recording.
added a program to display the on screen nav buttons and one to dim the capacitive buttons and its a nice little kitkat phone if a bit slow.
Still going strong
I knew someone would have a thread like this going! :highfive: I was curious how many of these things are left on the planet haha
The Droid Incredible was my first smartphone. I'm even kept my Verizon unlimited data plan! I've been buying my phones off contract since the dinc - went to the Galaxy Nexus, and now the Moto X 2014. I'm most likely going to buy the Nexus 6P within the next few months.
Anyway, the incredible is rocking almost as good as the day I bought it. The battery drains pretty quick, but that's to be expected. I'm running Cyanogen 7.2.0 and it's super snappy. App updates still roll through every once in awhile, but I run Airplane Mode WiFi to keep the radio off. I recently bought a house and, to cut costs, I figured out how to USB tether my Moto X to my laptop and then broadcast WiFi to the dinc. It's a pretty ridiculous setup, but I'm going through over 100GB of data for $86/month and no home cable/internet bill *suck it Verizon*
The dinc was such an awesome first smartphone. I learned how to root/rom with it and the knowledge about Android I gained has always earned me guru status with everyone I meet that asks about smartphones. Keep on keepin' on everybody. I'll be stopping in these forums for a while, I'm sure.
RepeatUntilTheEnd said:
I knew someone would have a thread like this going! :highfive: I was curious how many of these things are left on the planet haha
The Droid Incredible was my first smartphone. I'm even kept my Verizon unlimited data plan! I've been buying my phones off contract since the dinc - went to the Galaxy Nexus, and now the Moto X 2014. I'm most likely going to buy the Nexus 6P within the next few months.
Anyway, the incredible is rocking almost as good as the day I bought it. The battery drains pretty quick, but that's to be expected. I'm running Cyanogen 7.2.0 and it's super snappy. App updates still roll through every once in awhile, but I run Airplane Mode WiFi to keep the radio off. I recently bought a house and, to cut costs, I figured out how to USB tether my Moto X to my laptop and then broadcast WiFi to the dinc. It's a pretty ridiculous setup, but I'm going through over 100GB of data for $86/month and no home cable/internet bill *suck it Verizon*
The dinc was such an awesome first smartphone. I learned how to root/rom with it and the knowledge about Android I gained has always earned me guru status with everyone I meet that asks about smartphones. Keep on keepin' on everybody. I'll be stopping in these forums for a while, I'm sure.
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Probably not many at this point, though I still find people using iPhone 3GS/4 every once in a while. Not so much with older Android devices.
The 6P is a beast and would be a good upgrade to the Moto X (I had a '14 for a decent bit of time). Last Android phone I had was the 5X last month but I sent it back because of battery life and random sluggishness getting in the way of using it. Probably software related but I'm very happy with my iPhone 6s at the moment. If I had gone with the 6P I'll bet I'd still be using it.
Yeah, my battery is pretty much shot but it's a 1300 MAh cell from 2010 so that's expected. I don't care enough to get a new one either, but they're on Amazon still. CM 7.2 is the sweet spot IMO for this phone, 2.3 was still pretty light on resources and anything after it is going to feel sluggish. There are a few browsers that cater to low end devices that work well too, like Opera or even Dolphin Zero amongst others.
I certainly learned a lot about Android and how it works with this device, and it has carried over to many others like the Evo, GS III, HTC M8, Moto X, LG G3, and plenty others I've helped friends with. I'm not quite sure why I still come over here, but I do nonetheless. That's where most of my nearly 1k posts have come from though, right here in the DINC section.
Anyway, here's to 2016!
I haven't had my Droid Incredible as long as some of you, as I received mine as a refurbed model (I am cheap!) in Feburary of 2011; however, I am still using it on Verizon's network, running Cyanogenmod 7. It's been a pretty robust phone and I didn't expect it to last 5+ years.
I wonder how many other people still have active Droid Incredibles? Mine is likely going to be replaced soon--it hasn't been very stable the last few months. Extended use causes it to get hot and it locks up, requiring the battery to be pulled. Oftentimes when this happens, it will hang on the boot screen, too. I'm not a heavy user of my phone, but it's starting to get rather annoying, so it's time to put the Incredible out to pasture.
rudy3285 said:
I haven't had my Droid Incredible as long as some of you, as I received mine as a refurbed model (I am cheap!) in Feburary of 2011; however, I am still using it on Verizon's network, running Cyanogenmod 7. It's been a pretty robust phone and I didn't expect it to last 5+ years.
I wonder how many other people still have active Droid Incredibles? Mine is likely going to be replaced soon--it hasn't been very stable the last few months. Extended use causes it to get hot and it locks up, requiring the battery to be pulled. Oftentimes when this happens, it will hang on the boot screen, too. I'm not a heavy user of my phone, but it's starting to get rather annoying, so it's time to put the Incredible out to pasture.
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I use mine everyday as a media player in my car. I am running evervolved ( kitkat) but no phone service
new batteries are cheap on amazon i have used this as a backup. evevolved has mms issues but if you use the verizon messaging app its all good. I hear that there are video camera issues, but i have taken less than 10 vidies on ALL my phones.
Hello guys, 2021 it's approaching and I still own my Incredible. Who else?
It's still working but it's a CDMA and have no plan with it. Not interested in aquiring one either.
So, thinking in bringing it back to a useful life found this thread.
Is anyone still around that can share some ideas on how can I make my Droid useful??, i guess it would all begin with a ROM, right?
I still have mine running tiny's version of CM10. It runs well enough, but I don't use it for much. Occasionally as a sound machine or a baby monitor for the little one in a pinch. The battery (3rd battery I think?) is starting to expand again though. And, since I also have a Galaxy S4, Nexus 5X, and Google Pixel leftover as old phones I'm finding less use for it.
The Galaxy S4 has had the most longevity for me. It's a Verizon model that I rooted very shortly after I got it (still has the original and only exploitable bootloader on it). That thing's running the latest Android 11 on it even though it's like 7 years old now.
I think the Incredible would have lastest longer with developer focus on updates if there weren't such complications with storage space (actual usable fast storage is small). I still like the form factor. I wish there were more small phones.
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So anyways, I bought my HD2 a month ago when T-Mobile had the free smart phone promotion. I had been torn over this and the MyTouch Slide for a number of reasons (native Android being the primary plus for the Slide), but in the end I chose the HD2 because of the superior hardware and oh so sexy form factor.
Flash forward a month, and T-Mobile now offers a solid top-tier android phone (Vibrant) and XDA has made some serious leaps and bounds in terms of Android on the HD2. I just loaded DarkStone's sense on my HD2 last night and I am simply amazed.
My dilemma is this: While Froyo on the HD2 is pretty stable at this point, there are still a number of bugs that need to be addressed (3G capability, wifi sharing, battery life, 20 second screen freezes, USB transfer, etc). Darkstone's software on the HD2 has given me a taste of the power of Android, however its still a ways off from being a polished product. While I like the concept, I just can't get over the fact that I have to use a beta product as a daily use device.
I could sell my HD2 for around $400 (most likely $350ish), and get the Vibrant new from T-mobile for $500. The Vibrant isn't nearly as solid, refined, or stylish as the HD2 (in fact, it feels cheap and flimsy), but it is NATIVE android and is getting rave reviews. However the future of the Android on the HD2 looks bright, even though it is some time away...
What would you guys do? Should I eat the $150 and get the Vibrant? Or should I man up and keep the HD2 lab rat?
i currently have both phones and use the hd2 for work. both are solid in their respective areas.
to you, it seems it boils down to OS. you seem to prefer android much more over the aging win mo OS. the android ports look very very promising although none are completely stable. it would be easy for me to tell you and get the vibrant and its native android support. however, the vibrant also comes with its own set up issues namely gps and compass and its cheap and plastic build.
if you don't want to lose money on your existing contract, it might be a good idea to wait for some true hsdpa/hspa+ android handsets to come out via t-mobile. there is supposedly the htc glacier in december and htc vision aka g1 blaze late next month which has a slide out keyboard. and in waiting, hopefully, better and more stable builds for the hd2 will be coming out.
dinanS52 said:
So anyways, I bought my HD2 a month ago when T-Mobile had the free smart phone promotion. I had been torn over this and the MyTouch Slide for a number of reasons (native Android being the primary plus for the Slide), but in the end I chose the HD2 because of the superior hardware and oh so sexy form factor.
Flash forward a month, and T-Mobile now offers a solid top-tier android phone (Vibrant) and XDA has made some serious leaps and bounds in terms of Android on the HD2. I just loaded DarkStone's sense on my HD2 last night and I am simply amazed.
My dilemma is this: While Froyo on the HD2 is pretty stable at this point, there are still a number of bugs that need to be addressed (3G capability, wifi sharing, battery life, 20 second screen freezes, USB transfer, etc). Darkstone's software on the HD2 has given me a taste of the power of Android, however its still a ways off from being a polished product. While I like the concept, I just can't get over the fact that I have to use a beta product as a daily use device.
I could sell my HD2 for around $400 (most likely $350ish), and get the Vibrant new from T-mobile for $500. The Vibrant isn't nearly as solid, refined, or stylish as the HD2 (in fact, it feels cheap and flimsy), but it is NATIVE android and is getting rave reviews. However the future of the Android on the HD2 looks bright, even though it is some time away...
What would you guys do? Should I eat the $150 and get the Vibrant? Or should I man up and keep the HD2 lab rat?
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ryan562 said:
i currently have both phones and use the hd2 for work. both are solid in their respective areas.
to you, it seems it boils down to OS. you seem to prefer android much more over the aging win mo OS. the android ports look very very promising although none are completely stable. it would be easy for me to tell you and get the vibrant and its native android support. however, the vibrant also comes with its own set up issues namely gps and compass and its cheap and plastic build.
if you don't want to lose money on your existing contract, it might be a good idea to wait for some true hsdpa/hspa+ android handsets to come out via t-mobile. there is supposedly the htc glacier in december and htc vision aka g1 blaze late next month which has a slide out keyboard. and in waiting, hopefully, better and more stable builds for the hd2 will be coming out.
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dammit. now in a few months, im gonna want the glacier.... dual core proccessor on a phone!?!?! :drool: and other technology will be available then then, prolly gonna have like a 10mp camera.... why would you post that, no im gonna be mad wanting that phone.... grrrrr lol
as for the question, i would say, which do you want more, solid phone, or a solid operating system?
vibrant= solid droid OS, not so solid, el cheapo phone
hd2, second best phone available (behind the evo) solid (yet no very good stock) win mo OS, with the option to upgrade the ROM, and also be able to dual boot a working, but not perfectly solid android OS...
choice is yours, hd2 seems better to me, better phone platform, more options when it comes to OS's
that's the power and temptation of android lol every six months we'll be seeing a better phone. btw, i also forgot about the upcoming mytouch hd. not sure when that one's gonna come out lol.
btw, not to completely knock on the vibrant but its processor is superfast and gpu is excellent for gaming. watching and playing movies and 3d games side by side, there is no comparison vs. the hd2, the vibrant wins hands down. when froyo comes out for vibrant, i am guessing it will outshine the nexus or any other android device in its league on 2.2 by far. but yeah my only knock on the vibrant is the build quality and gps issues.
pbleonidus said:
dammit. now in a few months, im gonna want the glacier.... dual core proccessor on a phone!?!?! :drool: and other technology will be available then then, prolly gonna have like a 10mp camera.... why would you post that, no im gonna be mad wanting that phone.... grrrrr lol
as for the question, i would say, which do you want more, solid phone, or a solid operating system?
vibrant= solid droid OS, not so solid, el cheapo phone
hd2, second best phone available (behind the evo) solid (yet no very good stock) win mo OS, with the option to upgrade the ROM, and also be able to dual boot a working, but not perfectly solid android OS...
choice is yours, hd2 seems better to me, better phone platform, more options when it comes to OS's
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Your the 3rd person to ask this lol...i say keep the hd2 and just wait a couple of months till some thing better comes out...android is pretty stable on the hd2 right now...its def very usable...i havent used windows in 2 weeks...
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
i have grossly underestimated my samsung galaxy/vibrant and its potential. this is still at android 2.1 while rooted.
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I'm still trying to figure out how the OP thinks he's getting 350-400 for a used hd2???
If you like android, get a dedicated android phone. I haven't used the vibrant, but the reviews love the hardware specs, but say it feels cheap. I wonder what that means in a couple of months for durability.
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I'm still trying to figure out how the OP thinks he's getting 350-400 for a used hd2???
If you like android, get a dedicated android phone. I haven't used the vibrant, but the reviews love the hardware specs, but say it feels cheap. I wonder what that means in a couple of months for durability.
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only time will tell on durability issues
t-mobile sells a great rubber/silicone shell cover to protect the phone from serious damage.
btw, here's a drop test+scratch test vid on the vibrant:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmqe9G5TIOg
acually to the guy who talked about getting 350-400 for and hd2 i traded my hd2 str8 up for a brand new in boc vibrant
I've use the Vibrant for a while and used the HD2 and the build quality is so different. The Vibrant is a cheapo plastic phone that I think will have problems because of it's size compared to it's strength.
I'm not chipping in because of that though. It's because no one has mentioned the the Vib is made by Samsung, which I don't trust. They make good spec'd hardware but it just isn't the same as HTC and they will probably not support the phone as long. On paper the Vib looks good and it does perform well but I just don't see it withstanding the test of time.
It won't be too long till we get a stable full build of Android that we can flash right on over the HD2 and make it almost a complete Android phone.
I have an HD2 running Darkstones froyosense v2 now and my wife has the Vibrant...both are outstanding phones.
The Vibrant is super light and thin but if you put a thin TPU case on it (you can get 5 for $8.00 all over ebay) the phone feels much more durable...the screen is amazing and blows the HD2 out of the water when side by side
The HD2 feels good in my hands and has a bit of weight (which I do like) I have a TPU case on mine as well and have never been afraid to toss it onto the sofa table as I walk in the door from work...The screen looks pretty good and the extra .3 inches makes a pretty big difference when holding the two phones side by side playing movies. (just dont compare contrast)
I will say though...my HD2 running Android off the SDcard still gets about 5-6 hours more out of a full charge than my wifes Vibrant, and I would bet that I use mine more than she does as well...I have asked several people who also own a Vibrant about battery life and it seems that is a pretty weak point on them...I am guessing that it has something to so with the SAMOLED display (even turned all the way down, its still just as bright as my HD2 cranked up 3/4 of the way)
I have been using Android on my HD2 now since early July and have not booted into windows since...Darkstones ROMs are super stable for me.
I think either way though, you would not be disappointed. I was going to get the Vibrant as well when it launched, but like everyone else...I want to wait for the next Android leap.
I've been fighting this question as well. Like the OP, I've been running Android on my HD2 for a while now. With the HD7 on the way, I am looking to get away from Windows Mobile. Since I hate the "new" Phone 7 interface, I am leaning heavily towards Android.
I've been an open-source proponent since the birth of Linux (yes, I'm old) and am really waiting for a decent Linux phone to show up. In the meantime, I'm very pleased with Android. It is everything that I ever wanted in a phone and it is still actively being updated, unlike Windows Mobile. Once Microsoft fulfills their OEM contracts, Windows Mobile will dry up overnight and I don't want to be around for that day.
I am very jealous of my co-workers and their Evos and Droids, but I'm not willing to walk away from a world-phone carrier like T-Mobile. I feel really great knowing that I could take a quick trip to West Africa to visit my family there and be able to pick up a prepaid sim card there without needing a new phone.
None of the Android phones heading to T-Mobile in the near future are meeting my wants at this point. Whatever I end up with, you can guarantee that it will be made by HTC. Whether it's AT&T or T-Mobile is still up in the air...
I like the HD2 mainly because you can dual boot. It's nice having two os's.
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I've been fighting this question as well. Like the OP, I've been running Android on my HD2 for a while now. With the HD7 on the way, I am looking to get away from Windows Mobile. Since I hate the "new" Phone 7 interface, I am leaning heavily towards Android.
I've been an open-source proponent since the birth of Linux (yes, I'm old) and am really waiting for a decent Linux phone to show up. In the meantime, I'm very pleased with Android. It is everything that I ever wanted in a phone and it is still actively being updated, unlike Windows Mobile. Once Microsoft fulfills their OEM contracts, Windows Mobile will dry up overnight and I don't want to be around for that day.
I am very jealous of my co-workers and their Evos and Droids, but I'm not willing to walk away from a world-phone carrier like T-Mobile. I feel really great knowing that I could take a quick trip to West Africa to visit my family there and be able to pick up...
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I am a former HD2 owner. I loved my HD2, and sadly feel, like you hating the new WP7, that the HD2 might very well be the last great WinMo phone. And say what you will about WinMo 6.5.X, but I think it was way more customizable than the current Android phones. So many task bars & icons, slider, clock mods, Roms and themes, etc, not to mention many have said it did not have the FPS cap that cripples the EVO (until you root it, and now much easier to do on 2.2).
As T-Mobile had extremely poor signal in my home, that is the ONLY reason I sold it. If it had been on VZW, it would have been a keeper. And thus my journey began....... and I hope this will help you out.
So, dumping the HD2, and NOT wanting a WP7 phone, I was going to an Android phone. The Samsung Vibrant just came out and the specs "looked good on paper". None of the usual suspects had one in stock, but my local Radio Shack had one left.
To make the story a bit shorter, I tried the Vibrant in the hopes it might have a better radio in it for T-Mobile, not! So I returned it for an AT&T Captivate. AT&T had a way better signal, so thought to be a keeper, but that too was not to be. You see, once you love HTC's Sense, you are spoiled! Samsung's TouchWiz IMO pales in comparison. And as I still had my HD2 yet, I kept looking at it longingly. So it ended up most of my time with the Captivate was spent on the Marketplace trying to buy widgets (and e-mail as well as other programs) to make it have "Sense". Too many bugs and problems with what I bought off the Marketplace, and again, IMHO, nothing feels like an HD2 except another HD2 or, .......the EVO from Sprint! So dumped the Captivate, bought the EVO, and never regretted it one bit! For now, I have a sturdy feeling phone with EXCELLENT build quality over any Samsung, and now have the REAL Sense! And that also means I have the better HTC e-mail program, complete with widgets similar to the HD2 WinMo (and a few even better looking choices as well), the HTC calendar, sms/mms, and the beloved animated clock/weather widget which I had waited so long to get on my old Touch Pro 2 when 6.5 came out.
So in a nutshell, if you love your HD2 but want to go full Android, then the only REAL current choice is the EVO, period
Pass on the the Vibrant if you can wait. The screen on it is fantastic looking but the device is a toy. If you feel the need to go to Android there is always something better about to come out and the Vibrant will not long be seen as such an impressive device once the novelty of the over-saturated screen wears off.
dinanS52 said:
So anyways, I bought my HD2 a month ago when T-Mobile had the free smart phone promotion. I had been torn over this and the MyTouch Slide for a number of reasons (native Android being the primary plus for the Slide), but in the end I chose the HD2 because of the superior hardware and oh so sexy form factor.
Flash forward a month, and T-Mobile now offers a solid top-tier android phone (Vibrant) and XDA has made some serious leaps and bounds in terms of Android on the HD2. I just loaded DarkStone's sense on my HD2 last night and I am simply amazed.
My dilemma is this: While Froyo on the HD2 is pretty stable at this point, there are still a number of bugs that need to be addressed (3G capability, wifi sharing, battery life, 20 second screen freezes, USB transfer, etc). Darkstone's software on the HD2 has given me a taste of the power of Android, however its still a ways off from being a polished product. While I like the concept, I just can't get over the fact that I have to use a beta product as a daily use device.
I could sell my HD2 for around $400 (most likely $350ish), and get the Vibrant new from T-mobile for $500. The Vibrant isn't nearly as solid, refined, or stylish as the HD2 (in fact, it feels cheap and flimsy), but it is NATIVE android and is getting rave reviews. However the future of the Android on the HD2 looks bright, even though it is some time away...
What would you guys do? Should I eat the $150 and get the Vibrant? Or should I man up and keep the HD2 lab rat?
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Stick with the real deal HD2
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Pass on the the Vibrant if you can wait. The screen on it is fantastic looking but the device is a toy. If you feel the need to go to Android there is always something better about to come out and the Vibrant will not long be seen as such an impressive device once the novelty of the over-saturated screen wears off.
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The G2 is looking pretty rad...
http://g2.t-mobile.com/?WT.ac=0937HOM04
I'm thinking of upgrading my daughter's phone to Android. I have a Verizon Droid X and my wife has a Samsung Vibrant.
I was looking at the G2X and the Galaxy S 4G, but really would rather not spend $200 for a new phone.
T-Mobile has the MyTouch4G for free at the moment.
So, how does it compare to the Droid X and Vibrant? Looks like it's at least on par with both of those spec wise. She'll like the front facing camera.
Is it pretty easy to root?
I'm only looking to do stock ROMs. What's the current stock ROM version? Froyo? What's the word on Gingerbread or beyond making it onto this phone?
How's the build quality in comparison to the G2x and Galaxy S 4G?
How's the battery life?
How much internal memory for programs is there?
Anything else I should know in comparison with those 2 phones?
With a 2 year contract, I'd just want to be sure I get something that will survive for 2 years.
I understand that, coming to this forum, I'll probably mostly hear from people happy with their device, but please do share any negatives as well.
Let me know anything else I should be considering here.
A little search and reading will answer most of these questions, but IMO there's nothing those 2 phones have that makes them worth spending the extra $200. The MT4G is at the top of the current available phones spec-wise, looks and feels good in the hand, and should be powerful enough to remain relevant for the next 1-2 years. If money is a consideration, I'd get the MT4G 100%. I wish I could've gotten mine for free!
That's pretty much what I thought. I mean, I don't really see getting tired of my Droid X anytime soon and this is pretty much on par, if not better, spec wise and my daughter isn't nearly as much of a power user as I am.
She had a broken ipod that I was going to replace for $200. I was adding a 3rd line shortly anyhow, so I figure might as well just pay $0 and $20/mo (loyalty data plan) and get the phone rather than deal with 2 devices. Makes a lot more sense.
I think you're making the right choice. If money wasn't a factor, the MT4G would still be a great choice, but considering the price points, it's a no brainer. And that's my reasoning too: I now just use my phone for media/music as well, haven't even used my ipod in like 2 months. Lol I don't even use my dedicated digital camera anymore, I just use my phone for everything. Lightweight FTW.
I have been an owner of every iphone (2,3g,3gs,4) and went to the mt4g, and I find it very nice in comparison to those. I know you didn't want those compared, but I can't compare if I've never owned a vibrant or a g2x
The battery life on the mt4g is really bad until you learn to manage it well. Mine lasts really long now, even longer than my dad's 2g iphone. GPS is the big drain. Even if programs say "use only when needed" it will use it much more than it should, that was the problem I had.
I did ask vibrant vs mt4g, and the general consensus was mt4g > vibrant. It will last 2 years assuming it's not abused and used as a sports toy or something.
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I have been an owner of every iphone (2,3g,3gs,4) and went to the mt4g, and I find it very nice in comparison to those. I know you didn't want those compared, but I can't compare if I've never owned a vibrant or a g2x
The battery life on the mt4g is really bad until you learn to manage it well. Mine lasts really long now, even longer than my dad's 2g iphone. GPS is the big drain. Even if programs say "use only when needed" it will use it much more than it should, that was the problem I had.
I did ask vibrant vs mt4g, and the general consensus was mt4g > vibrant. It will last 2 years assuming it's not abused and used as a sports toy or something.
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I'm just curious, but what made you switch from the iphone? Also - having used both, does music through headphones sound better on the iphone, or about the same? Which overall experience do you prefer? Lol I'm just curious, as I'm a mac guy when it comes to computers, but have never owned an iphone.
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I'm thinking of upgrading my daughter's phone to Android. I have a Verizon Droid X and my wife has a Samsung Vibrant.
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I'm pretty much in agreement with previous posters. The specs are still top-notch for the moment and will hold up well for the next year or two. To answer some of your other questions . . .
Yes, it is pretty easy to root, but that's coming from someone who is technically-inclined. If you can work a terminal/console window and understand some basic commands, you should be able to follow the guides. Use the gfree method, it does more than the root.sh script does.
At the moment, MT4G runs Android 2.2.1 (Froyo). I expect there to be a Gingerbread update from HTC at some point, but I'm already running a Gingerbread ROM. Just a heads up, some knowledgeable people have suggested that the stock ROM doesn't play well with root.
Build quality is really nice in my opinion. It has some heft to it, feels pretty solid and not plastic-y like many Samsungs do.
Battery life is dependent on a number of factors as well as your usage pattern. The biggest battery savings for me came from installing a custom ROM without all the HTC Sense overhead and installing a custom kernel, which underclocks the CPU and uses lower voltage settings. Aside from that, it's a matter of being conscious and selective about what connections (GPS, bluetooth, WiFi, accounts sync) you leave open and what apps you let run in the background. Don't use Taskillers.
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I'm just curious, but what made you switch from the iphone? Also - having used both, does music through headphones sound better on the iphone, or about the same? Which overall experience do you prefer? Lol I'm just curious, as I'm a mac guy when it comes to computers, but have never owned an iphone.
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well mainly the fact that I had EDGE speed on every iphone, including the 4, just didn't feel right you know?
I do however prefer the iphone interface, just much smoother to me. I'm also not a person that is into customizing much. My mt4g pretty much looks stock, just removed some stuff like yahoo mail etc.
I do like androids market system better, not having to type a pw everytime. I always hated having to put a CC into my iphone app store just to download free apps.
If the iphone 4 had HSPA speed on t-mobile (which we may see!) then I would use that. I feel that music sounds better on the iphone when I'm walking to places, but maybe that's just bias since I've always owned an ipod or iphone for music.
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well mainly the fact that I had EDGE speed on every iphone, including the 4, just didn't feel right you know?
I do however prefer the iphone interface, just much smoother to me. I'm also not a person that is into customizing much. My mt4g pretty much looks stock, just removed some stuff like yahoo mail etc.
I do like androids market system better, not having to type a pw everytime. I always hated having to put a CC into my iphone app store just to download free apps.
If the iphone 4 had HSPA speed on t-mobile (which we may see!) then I would use that. I feel that music sounds better on the iphone when I'm walking to places, but maybe that's just bias since I've always owned an ipod or iphone for music.
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you can download PlayerPro from the market and also the DSP pack for it; lets you change your sound preferences for headset, phone speaker, and bluetooth, like an equalizer. you can also run a different ROM (CM7 has the DSP installed already, DSP Manager i think) and it integrates it with the included music player. the mt4g is awesome! only other phone I would consider is the HTC Sensation, eagerly waiting for it. but the mt4g will last for 2+ years, no worries on that one. rooting the phone is fairly easy, took me a total of 15-20 minutes to flash everything and I was good to go(using rooted stock ROM, never had any problems). battery life on sense is 'fair'...but once you uninstall the bloatware and mess with the settings, I can go 14+ hrs on a full charge. I tried out CM7 and wow...32+ hrs on a full charge, so it depends on the ROM also. the build quality is very good, not plasticy feeling like some other phones, descent weight to it, and has a nice design.
con(s): only issue I have is that the buttons tend to squeak from time to time, but it doesnt really bother me. there is also a good display and bad display version, luckily I got the good display on my first try. the bad version doesnt look much different, but the colors look washed out and a bit blurry at an angle. other than that, the mt4g is a beast
The MT4G is the Best Hands Down
I'm another past owner of the Iphone, 2g, 3g, 3gs and 4G.
Mytouch blows those iphones away, especially when you have rooted the the phone and dropped RoyalGinger 1.6 rom on there.
Sweeeeeet!
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I'm another past owner of the Iphone, 2g, 3g, 3gs and 4G.
Mytouch blows those iphones away, especially when you have rooted the the phone and dropped RoyalGinger 1.6 rom on there.
Sweeeeeet!
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the last few days have changed for me
i finally did the gfree method of rooting, installed CM7 7.0.2 and man it is nice
feels better than the iphone 4 did
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In my opinion its a great choice. But if its for your daughter then that might change things a bit. I love myTouch 4G, and so does everyone in this forum, but we're all geeks to our own respect and we all like this phone for mainly the same reasons. But if its for your daughter to replace her mp3 player then you might want to take a look at the Galaxy S 4G, as long as she doesn't care about not having aa flash on her camera. IMO it's a better media phone than the myTouch 4G. Of course it has a bigger screen with the SAMOLED screen and the music app has a nice equalizer and music sounds awesome. Also the myTouch 4G's sspeaker pales in comparison to the SGS2's. And the SGS2 plays divx videos out of the box which is nice if she likes to watch videos on her phone.
Of course I would still hands down pick the myTouch since it would be free for you and its the best all around phone, but if she doesn't care about updates and a camera flash then I would consider the Galaxy S 2.
Hope this helps!
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Awesome! Glad you're coming to like the phone more. Yeah, rooting and flashing a new rom can do WONDERS for your phone! It literally turns it into a whole new experience. I'm on cm7 too, and it rocks, the DSP manager has been a HUGE improvement in listening to music, I can now use the stock player instead of mixzing/poweramp. I was using those just for the eq, but I prefer the simplicity of the stock music app...and re: the statement about stock rom not working well with root, I think it's true. When I first rooted, I stayed on stock for a week or two, and it wasn't terrible, but something felt off, a little sluggish and bad battery life. Flashing to cyanogen seemed to fix everything.
Don't hate me.
TMo now has a promo for the Galaxy S 4G for free with an add a line.
I'm thinking of swapping.
It's for my daughter. I think the size/weight might be a factor. The Samsung is really a lot lighter. I was surprised how heavy the mytouch4g was.
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Don't hate me.
TMo now has a promo for the Galaxy S 4G for free with an add a line.
I'm thinking of swapping.
It's for my daughter. I think the size/weight might be a factor. The Samsung is really a lot lighter. I was surprised how heavy the mytouch4g was.
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Lol well considering it's for your daughter, that might not be a bad choice. As someone else said, the Galaxy might be better for that particular user, it's lighter and has better stock media capabilities. Overall, the MT4G is the superior phone, but the Galaxy should be fine for her, especially if you can now get it for free.
A few points about Samsung though: they're generally considered to have inferior builds, break easily, have been reported to have GPS problems, and while the AMOLED screen looks great, it's a huge battery drainer, and from what I hear Samsungs are harder to root and don't offer as many rom/customization options.
All that said, I'm sure it's still a solid phone and your daughter would love it!
I have the origipnal vibrant, so I'm aware. Samsung also terrible wth updates.
Tmo makes the swap easy
Guess we'll visit a store tonight to look.
Well, the most important thing is to get a phone she will like, no matter what brand it is. Hope it works out either way!
What's up everyone? I have a Droid Turbo coming in the mail tomorrow and I'll be switching over from a GS4. I was able to upgrade via an "Early Edge" upgrade (I wasn't on Edge beforehand) and oddly this was the only phone I could upgrade to. I was looking into this phone for a while so I wasn't too upset about it. Have any of you made the jump from the S4 to the Turbo? If so, what are your impressions? I have a feeling I'm going to like it, sans the lack of root and an IR blaster.
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What's up everyone? I have a Droid Turbo coming in the mail tomorrow and I'll be switching over from a GS4. I was able to upgrade via an "Early Edge" upgrade (I wasn't on Edge beforehand) and oddly this was the only phone I could upgrade to. I was looking into this phone for a while so I wasn't too upset about it. Have any of you made the jump from the S4 to the Turbo? If so, what are your impressions? I have a feeling I'm going to like it, sans the lack of root and an IR blaster.
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I came from a S4. I miss root sometimes. Not too often. Like for enabling wifi tether on unlimited. But I bought this figuring it would not get rooted. Kinda done with my rooting and flashing days. For the most part I really like the phone. I generally get about 1 1/2 to 2 days on a charge. I love the quick charge as well. The screen if beautiful and over all its pretty quick. Still not impressed with the camera and I think the wifi sucks. The antenna is weak and it is very laggy.
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I came from a S4. I miss root sometimes. Not too often. Like for enabling wifi tether on unlimited. But I bought this figuring it would not get rooted. Kinda done with my rooting and flashing days. For the most part I really like the phone. I generally get about 1 1/2 to 2 days on a charge. I love the quick charge as well. The screen if beautiful and over all its pretty quick. Still not impressed with the camera and I think the wifi sucks. The antenna is weak and it is very laggy.
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I do like root for things like getting rid of bloat and additional tweaks to help with battery. I've got a 3000mAh battery in my S4 and it won't make it through a day. I've had the Razr Maxx back in the day and I could get almost 2 days out of it without breaking a sweat. I've read reviews that said the Turbo only has one antenna in it as compared to 2 or more like most phones. I spend most of my time on wifi so hopefully it doesn't suck too bad. I'm not sure how the Edge program works as far as the 14 day exchange policy. Seeing as how this was the only phone option I was given I'm not sure if they'd let me swap out to something else in case this phone doesn't suit my needs.
I came from the S4 as well. Miss root, but i knew before hand we probably wouldn't get it. It has taken some time to adjust to ads but overall not too upset about not having it.
The phone, i love it. I live in a very rural area and it seems to perform alot better than my s4 with a case on it (in terms of signal strength). I get a good solid day of battery life, im sure that would be extended significantly if i was always in cell range. Overall im pleased with the build quality and the OS. I love the near stock android, probably what drew me to this phone the most.
Sure camera ain't the best, but its a phone after all, good enough.
I think you'll like appreciate the speed, the brighter screen and the long battery life.
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I came from the Note 3, which is the same as the S4 hardware-wise.
I don't regret the decision at all. The size of the Turbo is more comfortable for me. Even bigger battery is a big plus. I don't miss root too much. There are a couple of xposed modules that I miss, but that's it.
I always forget about downloading adaway so I've been dealing with ads since I got this phone lol. I think I'm really going to miss the IR the most though.
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I came from a S4. I miss root sometimes. Not too often. Like for enabling wifi tether on unlimited. But I bought this figuring it would not get rooted. Kinda done with my rooting and flashing days. For the most part I really like the phone. I generally get about 1 1/2 to 2 days on a charge. I love the quick charge as well. The screen if beautiful and over all its pretty quick. Still not impressed with the camera and I think the wifi sucks. The antenna is weak and it is very laggy.
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I came from the S4 and but I couldn't deal with the turbo wifi issues so after 23 days I sent my Turbo back. By far it was the best phone I ever owned but the wifi was killing me and a deal breaker. I have unlimited data but some places I visit doesn't have a LTE signal or not available so a constant wifi is a must. Just search the threads the issue is real. Then you mix that with no Root,lollipop and the HTC m9 plus and GS6 are a few weeks away it was a no brainier to send it back before my 30 days was up. If they ever fix the wifi issue and get lollipop it be a solid phone.
came from an S3, also miss root a little, but getting over it, battery life is fantastic (main selling point for me) but everything else about phone is also really nice. Good luck!
I'm glad I went DT, have not looked back one bit.
(It's nice seeing the "new"phones come out and not feeling that upgrade urge and regret).
I have a LG g3 and was thinking about getting a DT,you guys and girls that own one what do you think?I'm not to concerned about root or boot loader unlock just performance..
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I have the MAXX and love it. I thought the size would be to big, as my Moto X always seemed perfect for my hand. But these older eyes love it. What is great is that I never worry about battery any more. I used to worry about using NAV for an hour, now i don't care. I will make through a day no matter what i do.
But if you go for 64GB, the nylon is slippery. I hate cases, and tried some anyway. Finally settled on spraying the back with Plastidip and now the phone is perfect. I plan to respray with some color, and do some nicer masking, but that was the only thing i really hated. I even got used to the seam on the chin that annoyed me.
I don't understand why people don't like the camera on this phone.
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I mean come on. That's pretty great for a PHONE.
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I don't understand why people don't like the camera on this phone.
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Those are nice. I take good pics too, but I can never find good things to take pictures of so I can show them off.
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I don't understand why people don't like the camera on this phone.
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90% of people who ***** about camera quality are the people who can't hold their ****ing hands still enough to take a decent shot. That, or they're expecting miracles like perfect shots of something moving quickly.
I never complain about camera quality because after all it is just a cell phone. HOWEVER, my girlfriends G3 takes far better pictures than my turbo. It adjusts to light way better as well. Makes me sad.
As mentioned, I'm a Nexus 4 owner. My phone has developed hardware problems though, and I'm looking at replacing it -- mainly focusing on the Moto G and E.
I'm not a hardcore phone user; other than communications mostly use it for music (Google, Pandora, Youtube), light reading, occasional surfing in line, and a single non-graphics intensive game. I also use my phone to double as a camera when I'm out walking and something cool comes up though, which is the main reason I'm considering the G over E. Price isn't a huge issue, but I don't see the need to buy some fancy $600 phone for my light use.
All that said, I'm not on a contract, and was wondering about the OS/experience/apps on the E. I've only ever been a Nexus owner, because I wanted to avoid carrier/manufacturer stuff. How easy/feasible is it to get to a version of the latest stock Android OS without any Motorola/etc. stuff on the phone -- essentially, to replicate my basic 4 interface/experience? How far behind are E OS updates behind stock Android updates? Is there any general timeline for how much longer it will continue to be updated?
Thank you for your time.
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As mentioned, I'm a Nexus 4 owner. My phone has developed hardware problems though, and I'm looking at replacing it -- mainly focusing on the Moto G and E.
I'm not a hardcore phone user; other than communications mostly use it for music (Google, Pandora, Youtube), light reading, occasional surfing in line, and a single non-graphics intensive game. I also use my phone to double as a camera when I'm out walking and something cool comes up though, which is the main reason I'm considering the G over E. Price isn't a huge issue, but I don't see the need to buy some fancy $600 phone for my light use.
All that said, I'm not on a contract, and was wondering about the OS/experience/apps on the E. I've only ever been a Nexus owner, because I wanted to avoid carrier/manufacturer stuff. How easy/feasible is it to get to a version of the latest stock Android OS without any Motorola/etc. stuff on the phone -- essentially, to replicate my basic 4 interface/experience? How far behind are E OS updates behind stock Android updates? Is there any general timeline for how much longer it will continue to be updated?
Thank you for your time.
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I presume you are interested in the LTE model. Moto E updates will probably around 2 months behind Nexus updates. The device has already received the 5.1 update, and I'd expect it to receive the Android M update as well. Beyond that version, I'm not sure how long Motorola will support it, but I'd expect a fairly long support life for this model since the MSM8916 is a new generation SoC. The OS experience is pretty clean and good (provided you don't get a carrier bloatware infested model). The original 5.0 stock ROM was a bit rough around the edges, but the phone is very smooth and great with 5.1 installed. Stock software and CPU wise, it's a good user experience. It has excellent battery life too.
In terms of aftermarket ROMs, the device is still fairly new, but it has a growing development community (myself included). Not everything works perfectly on the custom ROMs right now, but I'd expect things to improve over the next month or two.
The camera will probably disappoint you though. The rear camera is usable in good lighting, but mediocre in indoor lighting. The front facing camera is quite poor (noisy and low resolution).
The second generation Moto G has a better camera than the E LTE, but it has an older and slower CPU. I'd expect the 2nd gen Moto E with its new SoC to continue receiving updates significantly longer than the 2nd gen Moto G. I guess you want to get a device right away since your Nexus has stopped working, but if you can wait a little while, the 3rd gen Moto G will probably be coming out soon.
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As mentioned, I'm a Nexus 4 owner. My phone has developed hardware problems though, and I'm looking at replacing it -- mainly focusing on the Moto G and E.
I'm not a hardcore phone user; other than communications mostly use it for music (Google, Pandora, Youtube), light reading, occasional surfing in line, and a single non-graphics intensive game. I also use my phone to double as a camera when I'm out walking and something cool comes up though, which is the main reason I'm considering the G over E. Price isn't a huge issue, but I don't see the need to buy some fancy $600 phone for my light use.
All that said, I'm not on a contract, and was wondering about the OS/experience/apps on the E. I've only ever been a Nexus owner, because I wanted to avoid carrier/manufacturer stuff. How easy/feasible is it to get to a version of the latest stock Android OS without any Motorola/etc. stuff on the phone -- essentially, to replicate my basic 4 interface/experience? How far behind are E OS updates behind stock Android updates? Is there any general timeline for how much longer it will continue to be updated?
Thank you for your time.
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Honestly I own a 1st gen Moto G, 2nd Gen Moto X and the 2015 Moto E... I think for your wants and needs and if you do the research your be happier with an X ... All the above mentioned are great devices in their own respects but I found the X at the price point to be an excellent device without and significant compromise. The Moto E with LTE is a decent device with a so so display and a lack luster camera...other than that solid for a entry level phone. The G has a decent display and a better camera but at the price point may as well look for an X on sale ... Just something to think about.
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The camera on the moto e is a downgrade from the Nexus 4. And it has no flash. I think the biggest thing to take into consideration is the screen size you want. And if you want a stock Android experience with no bloat. You should probably stay with the Nexus line. Since it sounds like 2 nexus phones are coming out this fall.
And is the hardware problem on your phone the battery bulging out the back?
I should be picking mine (VZ) up from BB tomorrow or Tuesday. If you still don't have the phone by then I'll compare it to my N4 for you.
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I'm coming from a nexus 4 and let me tell you... The battery life killed my interest in my old nexus 4
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I recently bought a Moto E 2nd Gen LTE. I came from a Galaxy SIII (problem on the bootloader files in another thread). My impressions on the Moto E:
-For the price of AU$240, you get a reasonably fast device, it's not faster than my old S III but it does the job.
-Battery life is impressive, it really is, no kidding. Fo far my personal record is 2 days 10 hours 22 min , by just connecting it when driving using the GPS (2 times a day). Normal use. With a bit more intense use (including Skype for about 15 - 20min ) it last a full day and still some juice in the bank
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-I like the lack of bloatware and almost pure android experience. Moto has little add ons
- I don't know how fast Android updates will come up.
-Camera in the other hand ... ... is not as good. Again I can compare with my S III and it's way behind in colours, sharpness and general performance. ahhhh and it does not have a LED -flash.
Hope this can help in your decision making.
Are you up for WP? 640's are going for $80-100. Yes it's not Nexus, and it's not even Android. But I've always been impressed by the cleanliness and purity of WP. Apparently Wal-Mart is selling AT&T 640's for eighty bucks (and AT&T phones can be unlocked without an AT&T account). Just an idea.
My nexus4 died while I was at diner last weekend, so I went to the best buy next door and purchased the 3g/1gb ram version (xt1511) for $80. I'm really happy with it, the battery really is impressive! There is a noticeable lag when opening an app or switching between apps, but once in an app it functions smoothly and quickly. My version doesn't seem to be carrier specific, I think it was labeled as GSM unlocked at best buy. My phone is running stock 5.0.2
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I've had a LG G2 for 2.5 years and it's been a great phone. Unfortunately I'm starting to have issues with the microphone and the phone probably needs to be replaced in the not too distant future.
I am currently in a situation where I honestly am not in a rush to buy a new phone, I prefer to have the latest and greatest (because it generally holds up better over the years) and I want a phone that'll serve me for another 2-3 years.
The Nexus 6P has a lot going for it, the display, the stereo speakers, the buttery smooth UI, sleek design and fingerprint scanner.
On the flip side, I find it a bit too big (but I can manage it) and I'm worried about how well the phone will age. I don't have much faith in the Snapdragon 810. Is it still worth buying or am I better off waiting for the next generation?
The Nexus 6p costs $630 here. I've had a look at the newest 2016 flagships and only HTC 10 caught my attention, but the price of the phone is an outrageous $830 and I cannot justify spending so much.
So, should I hop on the Nexus 6P wagon or wait for the next generation?
I'd say for you to wait. But for what? I don't see any flagships phones to be announced. Don't know. Maybe the next Nexus? Surely will be a few months away.
The CPU is not that important. At least for me. If I'd buy the Nexus 6P at this time. Probably yes, for the price and updates.
I upgraded last month to a 6P but that's because my N5 was on it's last legs and there was a sale ($500 for a 64GB 6P and they throw in a $50 gift card so it's effectively $450).
I would have waited for a 820-based 6P but it's unclear if Google will really release such a beast. I wanted a Nexus device to ensure updates for a few years so I ended pulling the trigger on the 6P when the sale was announced.
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Hello.
I've had a LG G2 for 2.5 years and it's been a great phone. Unfortunately I'm starting to have issues with the microphone and the phone probably needs to be replaced in the not too distant future.
I am currently in a situation where I honestly am not in a rush to buy a new phone, I prefer to have the latest and greatest (because it generally holds up better over the years) and I want a phone that'll serve me for another 2-3 years.
The Nexus 6P has a lot going for it, the display, the stereo speakers, the buttery smooth UI, sleek design and fingerprint scanner.
On the flip side, I find it a bit too big (but I can manage it) and I'm worried about how well the phone will age. I don't have much faith in the Snapdragon 810. Is it still worth buying or am I better off waiting for the next generation?
The Nexus 6p costs $630 here. I've had a look at the newest 2016 flagships and only HTC 10 caught my attention, but the price of the phone is an outrageous $830 and I cannot justify spending so much.
So, should I hop on the Nexus 6P wagon or wait for the next generation?
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The other device to look at would be the Moto X Pure.
Processor is slower but here in the states a 64GB version for $399.
Another option came up, the Samsung Galaxy S7 for $680 - so $50 more.
The S7 has a lot going for it, like the more wieldy size, better display, good camera, waterproofing (which is more of a nice-to-have sort of thing). On the other hand I will be missing out on the quick Android updates and the stock android experience and I will get the TouchWiz UI, which I don't mind (I've been living with G2's UI for 2.5 years which isn't much better...) and I'll be missing out on the stereo speakers.
The Moto X Style is really nice, but if the SD 810 has me worried, how about the 808? I like the looks of the Moto X Style but the SD 808 and bad battery life is a deal breaker, even at the $420 price tag.
Had to get the 6P for Fi. Happy with it. I was holding out for I/O 2016 in hopes they would announce a mid year fresh with better CPU but no such thing happened. Oh well. This phone is pretty chill for me.
vPro97 said:
Hello.
I've had a LG G2 for 2.5 years and it's been a great phone. Unfortunately I'm starting to have issues with the microphone and the phone probably needs to be replaced in the not too distant future.
I am currently in a situation where I honestly am not in a rush to buy a new phone, I prefer to have the latest and greatest (because it generally holds up better over the years) and I want a phone that'll serve me for another 2-3 years.
The Nexus 6P has a lot going for it, the display, the stereo speakers, the buttery smooth UI, sleek design and fingerprint scanner.
On the flip side, I find it a bit too big (but I can manage it) and I'm worried about how well the phone will age. I don't have much faith in the Snapdragon 810. Is it still worth buying or am I better off waiting for the next generation?
The Nexus 6p costs $630 here. I've had a look at the newest 2016 flagships and only HTC 10 caught my attention, but the price of the phone is an outrageous $830 and I cannot justify spending so much.
So, should I hop on the Nexus 6P wagon or wait for the next generation?
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oh man we are in the exact same situation here ! literally ! G2 802 owner here. i was running exodus 6.0.1. it will keep you going for a little while but with lack of good camera features. i will be pulling the trigger on the 6p soon. it costs 594$ here if bought from play devices (play store), but in third party e commerce sites its about 475.. the prices will drop soon. currently its at its lowest price here. once it hits the 400$ barrier im picking it up for sure ! guaranteed updates for next 2-3 years officially another thought is that . what if the next nexus is actually cheaper than the current 6p ? (in terms of initial pricing). itll be like we bought the old device for just 10-15$ more or something.. hence till my g2 is going good, i can keep it on hold. i suggest you do the same . head over to cheapass.in , here you can track prices of the links posted from e commerce sites and it will tell mail you to inform you the price drop ive been following the 6p for a while now.
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If I would to buy it now I would do it. I got mine in January and no had no problems with it at all. i get good battery life and with the improvements android N it will be better in my opinion. I been using a V10 a few weeks as I got it for my backup/media phone since it has a sd card and while i like it especially cause the camera will be great for the future...i returned back to the 6P yesterday and i forgot how much i love it. great screen and i forgot how awesome those speakers are. the moto x pure might be a little better but still the 6P speakers are great. my only gripe is that i wish google would be a damn sd card slot but i know it will never happen but i can dream.
I came over from a G2 and haven't regretted it for a minute.
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Just had to retire my G2 D800 due to screen ghost touches. Got the 6p. Bigger but loving it so far. Not really a phone gamer, just calls, texts, and read news articles. Battery is amazing. 6-7 hours SOT.
redpirate8 said:
Just had to retire my G2 D800 due to screen ghost touches. Got the 6p. Bigger but loving it so far. Not really a phone gamer, just calls, texts, and read news articles. Battery is amazing. 6-7 hours SOT.
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Would love to know how you're managing that... I'm lucky to get over 4 hours on anything from stock to custom ROMs and kernels with Greenify, Xposed, etc. Never play games, only browsing, texting, music, and small YouTube bits here and there. My battery life has never been that great on any device like some people claim.
Only rooted. Ad blocker installed. Disabled all non essential Google apps (Chrome, Drive, Movies and TV, Books, Games, and Photos). I use Tinfoil for Facebook instead of the stock app and Opera Mini. I don't need emails delivered immediately so all syncing is turned off. And turned off Googles 'Back up my data' in Backup and Reset since there seems to be a bug with it eating away battery in some of the other forums. I don't need Google Now and disabled the voice activation in Search. At this very moment, I've got 7.5 SOT with 12% battery left.
We are literaly in the same exact situation, I've had my G2 for about 2 years now and I recently rooted it and flashed Google Edition 1.5 ROM + Dorimanx kernel which kinda revived my phone and Its now way smoother with better battery life, that being said I cant see myself keeping this phone after the summer's done and I've been looking for a potential replacement. The HTC 10 looks perfect on paper: similar size, better specs, better build quality but since it just came out Its too expensive for me, looking at last year's flagships the nexus 6p seems the best of the lot but it's just so damn big and my hands are kinda small. At this point I really cant decide if I should get a 6P in like August or wait a year or so until I can afford the HTC 10.Btw if anybody knows some other reasonably priced 5.2-5.3 inch phone with atleast 3 gigs of ram and a cpu equivalent to a 810 please let me know.
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We are literaly in the same exact situation, I've had my G2 for about 2 years now and I recently rooted it and flashed Google Edition 1.5 ROM + Dorimanx kernel which kinda revived my phone and Its now way smoother with better battery life, that being said I cant see myself keeping this phone after the summer's done and I've been looking for a potential replacement. The HTC 10 looks perfect on paper: similar size, better specs, better build quality but since it just came out Its too expensive for me, looking at last year's flagships the nexus 6p seems the best of the lot but it's just so damn big and my hands are kinda small. At this point I really cant decide if I should get a 6P in like August or wait a year or so until I can afford the HTC 10.Btw if anybody knows some other reasonably priced 5.2-5.3 inch phone with atleast 3 gigs of ram and a cpu equivalent to a 810 please let me know.
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I had an HTC 10, 6P, and S7 Edge all at the same time. I currently only have the 6P and S7 Edge - trying to decide which to keep.
The 10 was a good phone. But here's what killed it for me... the LCD and the size, mostly. The LCD is great for an LCD. But it's still an LCD, and it's terrible compared to OLED. The 6P and S7E are just so much better to look at, even in sRGB modes where they aren't oversaturated. Having pure black is something most people don't appreciate until they see it on a 55"+ TV in front of them. I have a $4,000 4K OLED TV, and I can never go back. The same holds true with even a small smartphone display - you use the display more than anything. It better look damn good. Also, even if I could get past the contrast, there were 2 other major issues I had with it. Number 1, the motion blur was TERRIBLE! It might not actually be that bad in the LCD world, but OLED has practically instant pixel response. That in itself removes a LOT of motion blur until we get 120+Hz smartphone panels - it's coming, just you wait! Also, the 10's display had a pink/red tint to it, 24/7. Holding it next to the 6P or S7E, this was obvious. And after years of having large phablets, I really couldn't go back to using a 5.2" screen.
Everything else about the 10 is something to love. The design is incredible. The camera is great. The DAC/amp are great. The speakers were great. The speed of the device, the factory go-ahead to root/unlock, the fingerprint sensor, the feel in the hand... all awesome. But none of these good qualities could make up for its worst, and that was the display.
vPro97 said:
Hello.
I've had a LG G2 for 2.5 years and it's been a great phone. Unfortunately I'm starting to have issues with the microphone and the phone probably needs to be replaced in the not too distant future.
I am currently in a situation where I honestly am not in a rush to buy a new phone, I prefer to have the latest and greatest (because it generally holds up better over the years) and I want a phone that'll serve me for another 2-3 years.
The Nexus 6P has a lot going for it, the display, the stereo speakers, the buttery smooth UI, sleek design and fingerprint scanner.
On the flip side, I find it a bit too big (but I can manage it) and I'm worried about how well the phone will age. I don't have much faith in the Snapdragon 810. Is it still worth buying or am I better off waiting for the next generation?
The Nexus 6p costs $630 here. I've had a look at the newest 2016 flagships and only HTC 10 caught my attention, but the price of the phone is an outrageous $830 and I cannot justify spending so much.
So, should I hop on the Nexus 6P wagon or wait for the next generation?
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Is stock Android a must for you? If the answer is no, then there are already better phones out and more on the way if you want to wait a bit longer.
Also, I know people here don't want to hear this again, but I have severe doubts that the 6P is a 2-3 year phone. It's just not built that way unfortunately to be completely honest. I would keep that in mind while you decide.
No phone is a 2-3 year phone. And if there's one it's the 6P because of the updates policy. Samsung is surely out of the equation in that matter.
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No phone is a 2-3 year phone. And if there's one it's the 6P because of the updates policy. Samsung is surely out of the equation in that matter.
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Tell Apple, Samsung, LG users, etc that. There are plenty of 2-3 year capable phones out there. How many 2-3 year users there are is an entirely different question.
I still know plenty of people out there with iPhone 4s, 5, Galaxy S4, S5, LG G2 & G3's out there. And not to leave Nexus users out, I still know people with Nexus 5's out there.
So I wouldn't say there isn't one out there. And in my opinion, the 6P won't be one of them. There are already too many threads with issues. Only time will tell on the 6P.
So you had severe doubts that the 6P was a 2-3 year phone, but now you're quoting a bunch of them. I think you're a bit confused.
Any phone can be a 2-3 year phone. Just depends how much the person is a tech fanatic and appreciates the latest and greatest. My buddy is using an S5 still... I couldn't do it, but he never complains.
I've had the 6P for about 6 months and have been very satisfied with it. Coming from the Nexus 5 I was also worried about the size but I got used to it quickly. I'm not sure I would want anything bigger though. If you're wanting a Nexus you could wait for the next one but you never know what they'll do next. I bought my Nexus 5 when I realized the then soon to be released Nexus 6 was going to be so huge.
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