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Post your pics, home screens, battery life shots etc. Only thread for this stuff!

Here is the place for all those photos, home screenshots, speed and battery stats etc...all others will be closed...this is it! Have fun, be respectful....

Quick question for others about cam that have tried. How are your pics in gallery zoomed in? Mine seems to be blotchy, almost impressionistic when zooming in on taken shots, I thought there was an effect on at first. Worried at the moment as have tested in various light settings. Will post when i get a chance
Edit: seems to be a "raising of expectations" effect. I will test tomorrow in better light. Compared to my note 2 it is winning out by far in low light, which was my test at first

Slesh, have you moved on to the s5? My biggest complaint on the note 2 is the low light capabilities. I'll be interested to hear how this pans out with the camera. I've been due an upgrade for months but just haven't been won over really with any of the new releases..
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Man, well this is Def the best camera I've used so far, hands down. Super fast, and really crisp. I'm not a huge photo buff, but i do take the occasional photos. Especially for work purposes.
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thunderwagn said:
Slesh, have you moved on to the s5? My biggest complaint on the note 2 is the low light capabilities. I'll be interested to hear how this pans out with the camera. I've been due an upgrade for months but just haven't been won over really with any of the new releases..
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last night did side by sides with Note 2 and s5 in low light, S5 blew it out of the water. At first I was upset at clarity of s5 in a certain lighting, then tried Note 2 in same scene and saw it was pitch black in that area by comparison. Was like a night vision difference. There still seems however to be a blotchiness/effect it seems going on in pics when I zoom in on the the pics. But it might just be me
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sleshepic said:
last night did side by sides with Note 2 and s5 in low light, S5 blew it out of the water. At first I was upset at clarity of s5 in a certain lighting, then tried Note 2 in same scene and saw it was pitch black in that area by comparison. Was like a night vision difference. There still seems however to be a blotchiness/effect it seems going on in pics when I zoom in on the the pics. But it might just be me
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I think it might be you bc I think I can see some boogers on @reverepats dog once zoomed in! :laugh:

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I think it might be you bc I think I can see some boogers on @reverepats dog once zoomed in! :laugh:
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No, I actually am now having some concerns. Maybe it's just my phone. Will post when I get a chance. Comp tied up with other stuff at moment

Haven't had enough time to set up all my home screens yet, but here's the first.
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yawn
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Not too bad for the first charge. Maybe even slightly better than my g2.
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Picture test! Zoomed out and zoomed in.

The camera gets water pretty good.

First photo taken with my S5; DTLA
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Lizard in the first pic.
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Wanam works
From the new and improved galaxy s3 code named gs5

yes, you can indeed take pictures underwater using remote viewfinder

Benconquerer said:
Wanam works
From the new and improved galaxy s3 code named gs5
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Hey dude what's the hex code for that blue used in the toggles? Thanks!
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Joe0113 said:
Hey dude what's the hex code for that blue used in the toggles? Thanks!
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Awe man I don't even know I just eyeball the colors on the wheel. I have changed them to white since then
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From a ? far far away

Joe0113 said:
Hey dude what's the hex code for that blue used in the toggles? Thanks!
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Looks to be the ICS hex, which is 33b5e5
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Tmobile variant

Just got my priv today. Have had it for about three hours. Like it so far. Always have been a BlackBerry fanboy. But since android, I made the switch and never looked back. This device seems to be the perfect mix. So far so good!
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T-mobile variant - You already got T-Mobile's version of PRIV?

Yeah, walked in to the store and sales rep says "We just got 2 delivered a few mins ago. But they don't go on sale until tomorrow, eh what the heck. You want one now?"
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Yeah, walked in to the store and sales rep says "We just got 2 delivered a few mins ago. But they don't go on sale until tomorrow, eh what the heck. You want one now?"
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I do have an unlocked PRIV. I have a question for you: what is the build number? Also were you given a software update?

Yeah got update immediately
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Yeah got update immediately
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I called T-Mobile couple of days ago and tech told me that "theoretically" unlocked PRIV on T-Mobile's network may also get AAD442 update that you got. I am currently on AAD250 with January security patch. Hope that this updates will also be available for factory unlocked PRIV devices because T-Mobile fixed couple of issue contained here: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-24554

I'm thinking of getting one today I'm a little worried about some of the negative reviews I've read. Currently have a 6 edge plus but want something different I'm tired of samsung

I've had almost every device out there except the new LG. As you know, devices are all based on personal preference. You need to determine what your highest priority is and then go from there. My top priority is battery strength. I am on the road in and out of meetings, so it is hard for me to charge during the day. I still haven't found a great great device in that regard. My next priority is the camera to take pictures of my kids. So far, the BlackBerry in the almost 24 hours that I've had it, has been great in both respects. My last device, the Nexus 6P, camera was not very impressive. Although, with marshmallow, the battery on the 6P is really good. But the Priv has lived up to all of the hype thus far. Feel free to ask any questions or a comparison of any device, as I mentioned I have had most all of the flagship devices.

Pick one up at t-mobile today as well. Miss having a fingerprint reader. The pkb is better then I expected according to reviews. I know battery life will get better.

After wanting to check one out for a while I was able to play with one at a t-mobile store. I ended up buying one, there said they only had 2 in stock so I said what the hell. I am impressed by the build quality and am getting used to a physical keyboard again. I need to dig deeper into the blackberry specific features to really get the most of it but my initial impression is positive.

malimal said:
Pick one up at t-mobile today as well. Miss having a fingerprint reader. The pkb is better then I expected according to reviews. I know battery life will get better.
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Stupid question....what is pkb?
I definitely miss the fingerprint reader!
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skinnytoo2 said:
Stupid question....what is pkb?
I definitely miss the fingerprint reader!
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PKB - Physical keyboard

I picked up a Private from TMo yesterday as well. I'm impressed so far, I really missed the physical keyboard from my old BlackBerry days. Only complaint so far is the bloat ware.
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kamileon said:
I picked up a Private from TMo yesterday as well. I'm impressed so far, I really missed the physical keyboard from my old BlackBerry days. Only complaint so far is the bloat ware.
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I hope we get root :\

hollywood084 said:
I hope we get root :\
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This is the only reason I want root.
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I just ordered one B&H I figured the unlocked should be the same as the tmobile variant and this was I saved a ton in taxes. I have the S6 edge now but have been with Samsung since the nexus. But I missed the good old blackberry keyboard. I tried in an att store b/c no one else had one on display. I did think the old bb keyboards were better. Can't wait till tomorrow.
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With no root in sight, I went in and just disabled all the TMo apps. There are 4 I believe. Really boosted my battery life. I went from about 5-6 hours to 11-12 hours, both with moderate use. So if your having battery issues, give it a try. Oh and my phone no longer gets hot either.
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Disabling all the bloatware was the first thing I did because I noticed a major drain with the Tmobile app.
As for having a fingerprint scanner for that quick unlock of the device... I haven't really missed it since I have an android wear watch. Smart lock has easily been my favorite feature of lollipop and on... so easy to stay mostly secure and be able to quickly unlock my device all throughout the day. I would highly suggest one for this reason!

Samsung’s software update policy is seriously messed up

2 days ago they did say the update will come out but still nothing what is wrong whit Samsung?
What do you guys think of Samsung's software update policy?

Samsung would like to wait in the Galaxy S7 release...
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Nothing for you, no. They have started though. They've released more versions for the Korean variants. So no, not nothing.

They published an article today in and stand him more global updates to let go of that for new flagship will be.
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babanasor said:
What do you guys think of Samsung's software update policy?
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Beyond ridiculous.
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I have to give you right @Cave_diver
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It sucks

They don't care. It's all about the money.

Over the past couple of years their update policy has gotten much worse than it use to be.
Samsung seem to focus more on hardware than software & it's getting that way if you want the latest version of Android you got to buy their latest Smartphones.
Once the S7 is released in just over 3 weeks time, the S6 while still being one of the best smartphones out there even in 2016, will be all but forgotten & put on Samsung's back burner, you get 6.0.1 but don't expect anything else for a very long time after.
Marshmallow 6.1 is due out in the Summer the S7 will see this at some point, the S6 will have to wait until around early 2017.
Android N
The Note 6 will be the first to see this, the S7 will get it in 2017 probably after the S8 is launched, the S6 will probably still be waiting for Android 6.1.

Update suck big time. But i still enjoy holding the premium smartphone, vibrant 2k display, 35ms touch response, good cpu.
I wish to have cm 13 as daily driver, probably not gonna happen.
Loving 14nm Exynos 7420

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I normally do not comment these kind of "news" but you "forgot" to add this:
"it looks like Canada's Telus has offered to shed some light on when its customers can expect to see Marshmallow on their devices"

Yeah its only for telus,european model should get it faster...
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StephanSu said:
They published an article today in and stand him more global updates to let go of that for new flagship will be.
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I'm sorry but I read that comment a fair few times and I still have absolutely no idea what you were trying to say.

zemblance said:
I'm sorry but I read that comment a fair few times and I still have absolutely no idea what you were trying to say.
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I think he's trying to say that they will delay global updates until their new flagship sells.

Exactly. they do not care about their existing customers and only want new customers. They are only interested in converting Apple users to Samsung and neglect us. Then they cry on their phones not selling!
I wish i could show them some light!

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I think he's trying to say that they will delay global updates until their new flagship sells.
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Thanks. I wasn't being snarky, but as someone who speaks a non-Indo-European language as well as English I'm aware how crap Google translate can be with those kind of languages. Reading again with your response I concur you are right Sir!

I will buy Samsung tv's and other appliances but never a phone again...
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Although S6 is best android phone I've owned (hardware, fit in hand, sexy bezel), this is the last Samsung I'm buying. I've previously owned N4, N5 and OnePlusOne. This is beyond ridiculous. Google should put out a update policy on every android manufacturer.
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Yeah global updates hitting 1 country
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No Note 6 coming!?

So evidently there will be no Note 6 coming out. Man WTF I was hyped about the Note 6 coming out but now I will never have the chance to own one!! Its ok I will buy a Note 7 instead!
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/won-t-galaxy-note-6-because-samsung-numbering-164041302.html
Im ok with it, I mean makes sense but reminds me of Microsoft

The 7 well be all the 6 would be, only 1 more!

rile1564 said:
The 7 well be all the 6 would be, only 1 more!
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I know, just having some fun with it.
But I did just read this and im not happy with it at all!!
The next major Android phablet release from Samsung will be called the Galaxy Note 7 and (WILL FEATURE A DUAL EDGE DISPLAY), according to Korean carrier sources speaking anonymously to ET News

Let's hope not!
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BACK2BEAN said:
I know, just having some fun with it.
But I did just read this and im not happy with it at all!!
The next major Android phablet release from Samsung will be called the Galaxy Note 7 and (WILL FEATURE A DUAL EDGE DISPLAY), according to Korean carrier sources speaking anonymously to ET News
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I had squaretrade reimburse me for my note 5 that I got because I had a calling issue, I was planning on getting a S7 Edge, but now with this news I plan on waiting for the Note 7 Edge
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I hope they have 2 versions. Im not for the edge, it looks great and all but I need flat screen. PLEASE SAMSUNG!!

Maybe they just want to call it the Note 7 to match with their Galaxy S series?

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Maybe they just want to call it the Note 7 to match with their Galaxy S series?
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That's exactly why. Some people (ridiculous imho) might view the Note 6 being inferior to the to GS7, just by the simple fact of the number being lower. Seems not as new as the GS7. I guess to match iPhone 7 too.
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If they force that edge screen I'll be switching to the new asus phablet

Will you get it if it's locked bootloader?

Bubba Fett said:
Will you get it if it's locked bootloader?
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hell no. i rather get the note 5 and lose battery swap and micro sd card.
The bootloader will most likely be locked

monkeyass408 said:
hell no. i rather get the note 5 and lose battery swap and micro sd card.
The bootloader will most likely be locked
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I gave my s7 edge to the wife. My note 4 rooted is better battery and pimped to my liking. Too bad. That phone was gorgeous.

I used to root and flash a ton. For an experiment I tried using a stock ROM on my note 4. Found I didn't have anymore use for root and Roms and got used to it quick.
On the s7 I enjoy using Samsung pay since it uses a virtual card at the stores so when places like Target get hacked again, they won't have my real card number. And I can't use Samsung pay with root or Knox tripped.
Will get the note 7(6) when it comes out of it is water resistant and has a micro sd card slot.
Some people still enjoy flashing and rooting and that's cool. I just don't have the time anymore with work and raising a family.
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Well it looks nice but I mean why make everything "EDGE" now? I rock cases on my Note 4 and I would love to have a flat screen Note 7. Come on!!
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Also evidently the Note 7 wont ship with Android N. just 6.0.1. These are all rumors or so called leaks but....hope it releases with flat screen option and Android N!

The Note series rarely, if ever launches with the most up to date Android. Since they launch almost in tandem, if not slightly before/after the official Android launch. Our 910T didn't get 5.0.1 until late April of the following year.
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Yeah I am willing to bet that bootloader will be locked. As compensation, it will have SD card. It will be the Note 7...big brother to the S7.
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Would you guys return this Note 4?

I posted this in a verizon note 4 section. Would you guys return this Note 4? I bought it on ebay and it said excellent condition. Cosmetically, it is like a 9/10, but when a white background shows, it shows the screen burn in. Bought it for 180 plus shipping.
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If they did not state screen burn in, in the description, return it. There are other Note 4's out there that are in great shape.

First, from the pic you posted, I can't see anything wrong with the screen. Maybe it's just not being picked up by the camera, or maybe I just can't see it (I do have my glasses on though), I don't know.
Second, it's a 3(?) year old phone at this point. If it's cosmetically in great condition, and it's still usable, and the screen issue (which again, I can't really see in the pic) isn't distracting while you're using it, then I say keep it. Especially if(?) you're just using it as a secondary/backup device.

Techngro said:
First, from the pic you posted, I can't see anything wrong with the screen. Maybe it's just not being picked up by the camera, or maybe I just can't see it (I do have my glasses on though), I don't know.
Second, it's a 3(?) year old phone at this point. If it's cosmetically in great condition, and it's still usable, and the screen issue (which again, I can't really see in the pic) isn't distracting while you're using it, then I say keep it. Especially if(?) you're just using it as a secondary/backup device.
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I believe once you go to Note you don't switch to other phone

josuts said:
I believe once you go to Note you don't switch to other phone
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Unless you're afraid of explosions...

Techngro said:
Unless you're afraid of explosions...
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Well so far didn't had this problem

Guys, even as a back up to my S7 edge, I have my sim in the Note 4 right now. Honestly, besides specs, the S7 edge has the fingerprint going and better camera imo. If the Note 4 had the fingerprint scanner and Better cam, I might've considered my S7 edge as a back up lol. maybe
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I returned it. I bought a better one, but it has a pink tint/hue near the bottom half. Excellent conditio, though, not too much of a hindrance.
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How are we supposed to see burn in on a screenshot...??

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How are we supposed to see burn in on a screenshot...??
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we have to imagine it :silly::silly:

SEVENEDGE said:
Guys, even as a back up to my S7 edge, I have my sim in the Note 4 right now. Honestly, besides specs, the S7 edge has the fingerprint going and better camera imo. If the Note 4 had the fingerprint scanner and Better cam, I might've considered my S7 edge as a back up lol. maybe
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You do know the Note 4 has a fingerprint scanner, right?

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We can't! We would have to see a picture of the screen taken by another device and even then the burn-in would have to be very significant in order for it to show up on a picture.

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We can't! We would have to see a picture of the screen taken by another device and even then the burn-in would have to be very significant in order for it to show up on a picture.
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oh, really?

Motawa88 said:
oh, really?
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If you don't believe me try taking a picture of your device's homescreen with another device and see what happens.

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If you don't believe me try taking a picture of your device's homescreen with another device and see what happens.
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http://bfy.tw/ot

IndyRoadie said:
You do know the Note 4 has a fingerprint scanner, right?
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Yes, but it's not as good as the s7 edge
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I bought one on eBay and sent it back straight
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Yes really! How a screenshot is supposed to show burn in issue, if there is any? It just snaps the content of the display, whatever is on it, not a hardware issue like screen burn in, cause its happening on the OLED panel!

SEVENEDGE said:
Guys, even as a back up to my S7 edge, I have my sim in the Note 4 right now. Honestly, besides specs, the S7 edge has the fingerprint going and better camera imo. If the Note 4 had the fingerprint scanner and Better cam, I might've considered my S7 edge as a back up lol. maybe
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LOL

Try to take it to samsung service center, they can replace it. Mine had terrible burn in, vertical thick yellow lines going up and down. But I was within warranty.
BUT! What you have in the First post picture looks like a replacement screen with poorly cured glue. Had one like that on LG G3 replacement China screen