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I was a little disheartened to read that UK will not be receiving the 32GB version http://blog.clove.co.uk/2011/10/19/...16gb-available-to-pre-order-at-clove-429-vat/
Wasn't sure if I was going to spring for it, but would still have liked the option. What does the UK contingent in here think of this?
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Slightly irritated if that's true. The 32GB model would be my choice especially since again they will decline to let us use sd cards.
To be honest I'd love to know googles official response on this one.
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At first I was a bit annoyed but I've still got 7gb free on my Nexus S and doubt if I will need 32gb anyway. It would have been nice to have the option though (assuming the statement from Clove is acccurate). If I used my phone as my main music player, 16gb just wouldn't be enough. Yes we have cloud services, but these are useless unless you have an unlimited data plan and decent network coverage.
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Yes, an official google response would be good here. At the moment I have a nexus 1. I have a 16gb micro sd and the 512 internal. I'm not even nearly full. I too don't use my phone for music and don't really store much video, however I'm thinking in circumstances where I may WANT to take 1080P video, 32 GB may be a better option.
If there isn't a 32GB uk version I guess we'll have to look for European orders?
BANE
Haven't read the details yet but certainly would have liked to have the option to do the cost vs MB choice.
Saying that I'm still very interested to know when and how much for the base 16 MB version.
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Clove is quoting £515 sim free for the 16gb version.
Isn't this quite common with Samsung devices for the UK not to get the larger capacity versions? Happened with the original GS & now again with the GS2.
I would expect enough uk demand would change Samsung's or googles mind if its true naturally!
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Interesting. I really have no need for the 32GB version either, but unless it's significantly more, I was planning on going that route as well simply because of 1080p video recording and the way that apps are getting larger and larger. I don't plan on really doing a lot with those kinds of things, but it's nice to have the option.
On my SGS, my internal SD is 1.85GB with 1.37GB available and the SD Card formats to 12.78GB with 3.47GB currently free. It's mostly full of stuff I really, really don't need on there like a couple dozen different CM7 Nightlies, Nandroids and several flashable zips of various Froyo Roms/random stuff. I could easily free it up to 7GB's without touching my music and pics, I just haven't cleaned it out in a long while.
But why no option for the UK? Where is the logic when normally higher capacity models are priced well in excess of the additional cost of the memory? Any other countries being so treated?
Not that I have come across as of yet. I guess as we move into November we'll have more information.
Samsung! Bring the 32GB Galaxy Nexus to the UK!!!
sadly i use a 16gb card to the max in my Desire .....
was really looking forward to the Nexus release but to be honest if im permanently going to be limited to 16gb then it counts me out
Will be looking at other 'coming soon' phones as im up for renewal in December or fall back on a GS2 .....
Don't bother me, though I have complained about the lack of a memory card slot, I never really keep a lot on my phone and tend to offload larger items such as videos in fairly quick order.
I was on the fence on this device, and this kind of decides for me. I'll wait until the first batch of HTC or Motorola Ice Cream Sandwich devices.
Sigh.
I will lie to myself and pretend I didn't want the screen anyway.
This has really blown me away, I can't see the resoning behind this. What a kick in the teeth, 16GB is not nearly enough. The lack of sd-card is a big pet hate of mine but to hear that only the 16GB will be available, that's the end of me getting this phone.
I'll be so upset if a 32gb version doesnt come out! I use my phone alot for music.
My current music folder takes up 10gb. On a 16gb device i'd only have about 2-3gb free left to use.
Handtec is not a UK shop? They are listing the 32GB version.
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5815/samsung-galaxy-nexus-32gb--sim-free-unlocked-/
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Handtec is not a UK shop? They are listing the 32GB version.
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5815/samsung-galaxy-nexus-32gb--sim-free-unlocked-/
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For a very attractive price.
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For a very attractive price.
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Lol, yes! Won't stay that low for long though .... get it while you can. ;-)
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Handtec is not a UK shop? They are listing the 32GB version.
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They're only accepting preorders for the 16GB version though and under the product Q&A it says: "No dates yet on this handset. Please see 16GB version for now."
So not exactly promising
16GB is a deal breaker for me too, it just isn't enough for me without an sdcard slot.
So I am pretty happy with the a100, sans a few issues. The touch screen seems pretty bad toward the edges. It is particularly tough to hit refresh or close a tab in the browser. The next issue is the viewing angle. From the non-volume rocker side, its AWFUL. I mean, I have to look straight into it to see anything. Lastly, and this may be a software issue I have caused... the screen lock is immediate no matter what. I hate that. I want a pin, but want it to only be enabled after 2-3 minutes so I am not constantly entering a PIN to use this thing.
So, are these typical a100 issues or is mine bad and needing an exchange?
those are typical and things an owner has to deal with or return it. I chose to keep and still love it, but it is my first tablet and I got it for a deal.
one thing you can fix is the lock screen thing. go to Settings>location and security >lock screen (second section.) mine is just set to off since I feel safe about where I leave it and don't mind others using it. also in settings go to screen>time out settings for that option, and go to Wifi and network>wifi settings>wifi disconnect policy to change that. good luck
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So I am pretty happy with the a100, sans a few issues. The touch screen seems pretty bad toward the edges. It is particularly tough to hit refresh or close a tab in the browser. The next issue is the viewing angle. From the non-volume rocker side, its AWFUL. I mean, I have to look straight into it to see anything. Lastly, and this may be a software issue I have caused... the screen lock is immediate no matter what. I hate that. I want a pin, but want it to only be enabled after 2-3 minutes so I am not constantly entering a PIN to use this thing.
So, are these typical a100 issues or is mine bad and needing an exchange?
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Hey man are you in nyc I would love to get my hands on one of these new or used but they are all sold out everywhere here.
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those are typical and things an owner has to deal with or return it. I chose to keep and still love it, but it is my first tablet and I got it for a deal.
one thing you can fix is the lock screen thing. go to Settings>location and security >lock screen (second section.) mine is just set to off since I feel safe about where I leave it and don't mind others using it. also in settings go to screen>time out settings for that option, and go to Wifi and network>wifi settings>wifi disconnect policy to change that. good luck
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Thanks. Unfortunately, even after changing the timeout until lock, it is immediately locked upon being turned off. If the other issues are normal, I may just look at getting another 7 incher. Womp.
Also, I am in Boston.
Edit: Well, this is interesting, and different from all my other android devices. The timeout for locking is only for locking the screen after it automatically turns off. So, apparently, if you manually turn off the device, it will immediately lock. Kinda dumb, but at least I know its not a software issue that will be fixed by getting another a100.
I bought mine at BestBuy during black Friday for a really good deal. Those issues are annoying but for the deal I got I can live with. I'm just hoping after Acer pushes ICS update to these tabs, devs will start working on these. I also hope Acer allows unlocking the bootloader like HTC did.
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I bought mine 2 weeks ago on eBay for 270 it was like new the stickers box everything was there
the owner wanted a 10 inch that's why he sold it I don't blame him
I want a 10inch
I keep this one because its pretty,fast it got everything you want in a tablet except the bootloader is locked that's a deal breaker for me.
I will sell it when new other quad core tablets are starting to come out
I say if. you can afford a 10in sell it. otherwise its a good tablet
I love it many people here do too
better than kindle fire trust me
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Screen sensitivity is definitely an issue. A member sent his in to acer to get checked out. Maybe they can fix it via OTA.
Viewing angle thats just how it is. If you flip 180 then it isnt so much an issue.
Battery thats just how it is. Wish it would last longer but atleast it charges fast
For the $250 I got it for there isn't any other 7 inch tablet that can do what this does. If you root and change build prop ID to a500 you can see more apps in the Market ie gameloft games.
The only thing I wished is the 16gb went down in price too. The 8gb limit is killing me. I have 1.7gb left. HD games require so much data now.
If you got it for $250 or less I say keep it til something better comes out. And I dont mean rumored devices. Exchanging it will have the same issue/drawback.
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Viewing angle thats just how it is. If you flip 180 then it isnt so much an issue.
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Battery thats just how it is. Wish it would last longer but atleast it charges fast
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aznmode said:
The only thing I wished is the 16gb went down in price too. The 8gb limit is killing me. I have 1.7gb left. HD games require so much data now.
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Did you try Link2SD?
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Did you try Link2SD?
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Links2sd requires an ext partition in your sdcard, you can try my experimental script in the dev section that will swap your microsd card with the internal memory to give you a huge increase without repartitoning.
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Tried link2sd and was using gl to sd but now this. Props to crossix for this mod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422158
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Links2sd requires an ext partition in your sdcard, you can try my experimental script in the dev section that will swap your microsd card with the internal memory to give you a huge increase without repartitoning.
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yes, i'm following the thread, bu my external SD is 8gb, like internal SD, so...
I suppose it is more usefull if you have a bigger SD than internal, uh?
yes, considering the local wal-mart sells 16gb microsd cards for under 30 (you can find a 32gb online for even cheaper).
Buying an microsd card and doing the swap is a lot cheaper than buying a whole new tablet just for more memory and the ability to add custom roms.
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yes, considering the local wal-mart sells 16gb microsd cards for under 30 (you can find a 32gb online for even cheaper).
Buying an microsd card and doing the swap is a lot cheaper than buying a whole new tablet just for more memory and the ability to add custom roms.
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I completely agree...
But, do not forget, Italy is not the same as US market... so, at the end, here you can buy a 32gb micro sd for something like 50/60 usd
Sure, cheaper than buy a new tablet, but not so cheap as in US...
Edit: I apologize - this goes in the Q&A Forum. Please move it.
I've had my HTC G2 (Desire Z) for about 15 months now. I've been happy with it - the phone seems indestructible. I love being able to change ROMs any time I get bored with it. But the screen size, low resolution (480) and speed is bothering me more and more. I tried ICS on it, and it was too laggy to use.
I've been eyeing the Galaxy Nexus for the past month - watching the prices fall on Amazon. They are about $550 now, $650 if I want to buy direct from Amazon. There are a few versions, one says no warranty, one says international warranty. If I buy from Amazon, I at least have their 30-day return - not sure about the 3rd party sellers.
Important to me are screen, resolution, speed. In that order.
On one hand, I could just keep waiting and waiting for a better T-Mobile device, but I just don't see a compatible one coming soon. The Galaxy S2 HD would fit the bill, but I don't see it as T-Mobile compatible. The S3 won't be out for a few months. The One-S is not 720p (while the One-X is). I think these facts are all correct.
So, my assessment is that for the next few months, the Galaxy Nexus might be the best phone I can get right now for T-Mobile.
My reservations are (1) lack of US warranty, (2) lack of SD slot.
The lack of the slot doesn't bother me much from a storage standpoint - I don't keep a ton of media on my phone anyway. But I worry about the rooting/ROM issues. Should it concern me that there is no SD slot?
I'm leaving for a trip on Friday, and I could order today and have it tomorrow.
So, given my situation, does this look like a good buy? Should I get the Amazon version over the other third party vendors ($100 difference).
Thanks for the advice.
Warranty is very important. Negri and Expansys fulfills their warranties and both are well-known companies.
Negri:
DEFECTIVE ITEMS: A defective item may be returned for repair within 25 days of date of purchase. If an repair is not possible we will offer a refurbished replacement. If this is not available you will be offered a store credit toward a future purchase. If you would prefer a refund (instead of a store credit), you may request a full refund, minus shipping charges. The exchange process typically takes 8-10 days to complete. Every (Non Carrier Branded) device comes with a 1 year warranty from the manufacturer. After 25 days our exchange/return policy has expired, you should contact the manufacturer for repair or for warranty replacement or exchange, if your device qualifies for this. Please contact the manufacturer to determine if the device you hold is covered under their warranty. If you would like to send your device to us to send to the manufacturer you are free to do so. Please request an RMA. This will delay the warranty process by 1-2 weeks and you will be charged shipping to and from the manufacturer. You will need the original invoice from us in order to have your item repaired or exchanged by the manufacturer. Warranty varies by manufacturer, but typically warranties are valid for 1 year from purchase. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST request an RMA in order to return any device.
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Expansys:
That will depend on what country you live in, what site you buy from and where the product is sourced. Not an easy answer to that one I'm afraid.
In any case, on the Samsung phones you will get 1 year warranty through Expansys, so you can always contact us if you are in need of a repair.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/ft.aspx?k=253310&page=1
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I would go with either of those two choices for buying a Galaxy Nexus. Negri offers for $595 and ships from Las Vegas, NV... Expansys offers the phone for $599 and ships from Chicago, IL.
As far as "lack of SD slot" this is very misleading. Let's think of it this way (most new phones are in this case),
When they say "SD slot" they mean external "hard drive space." The phone itself is equipped with "internal hard drive space" so it's like the same format as the iPhone. It doesn't have a SD card slot, but the phone itself has internal hard drive space.
And no while factory wiping, it will not wipe your phone's "sdcard (internal hard drive)." Everything remains intact, it'll pretty much be a "sdcard" that is irremovable with a size of 16GB (some of that space will be reserved for the Android OS so you don't get exactly the 16GB btw).
In my opinion, it's definitely worth it... this phone will last a long time. And I don't think T-Mobile will be getting any good phones, their upcoming phone is the Samsung Galaxy Blaze 4G.. which isn't that good. Phone itself is bootloader unlocked (fastboot oem unlock) supports HSPA+ (4G) on T-Mobile. What's there not to like? Updates coming from Google, strong developer community, very active forum, a lot of accessories to choose from.
Expansys: http://www.expansys-usa.com/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/
Negri: https://negrielectronics.com/samsun...galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html#.T2DE4L9SRq0
Thanks for all of this great advice.
Any reason not to buy direct from Amazon (other than price)?
I'm in Chicago, so I would pay sales tax is I ordered from Expansys.
The other 3rd party vendors that have Prime shipping are:
Global Mobiles
BlutekUSA
Yapper
Pavilion Electronics
The Wireless Circle
Any of those sound familiar?
I don't mind paying a bit more for peace of mind, so paying the Amazon premium might be worth it.
Thanks again for the advice.
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Warranty is very important. Negri and Expansys fulfills their warranties and both are well-known companies.
Negri:
Expansys:
I would go with either of those two choices for buying a Galaxy Nexus. Negri offers for $595 and ships from Las Vegas, NV... Expansys offers the phone for $599 and ships from Chicago, IL.
As far as "lack of SD slot" this is very misleading. Let's think of it this way (most new phones are in this case),
When they say "SD slot" they mean external "hard drive space." The phone itself is equipped with "internal hard drive space" so it's like the same format as the iPhone. It doesn't have a SD card slot, but the phone itself has internal hard drive space.
And no while factory wiping, it will not wipe your phone's "sdcard (internal hard drive)." Everything remains intact, it'll pretty much be a "sdcard" that is irremovable with a size of 16GB (some of that space will be reserved for the Android OS so you don't get exactly the 16GB btw).
In my opinion, it's definitely worth it... this phone will last a long time. And I don't think T-Mobile will be getting any good phones, their upcoming phone is the Samsung Galaxy Blaze 4G.. which isn't that good. Phone itself is bootloader unlocked (fastboot oem unlock) supports HSPA+ (4G) on T-Mobile. What's there not to like? Updates coming from Google, strong developer community, very active forum, a lot of accessories to choose from.
Expansys: http://www.expansys-usa.com/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/
Negri: https://negrielectronics.com/samsun...galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html#.T2DE4L9SRq0
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Edit: I apologize - this goes in the Q&A Forum. Please move it.
I've had my HTC G2 (Desire Z) for about 15 months now. I've been happy with it - the phone seems indestructible. I love being able to change ROMs any time I get bored with it. But the screen size, low resolution (480) and speed is bothering me more and more. I tried ICS on it, and it was too laggy to use.
I've been eyeing the Galaxy Nexus for the past month - watching the prices fall on Amazon. They are about $550 now, $650 if I want to buy direct from Amazon. There are a few versions, one says no warranty, one says international warranty. If I buy from Amazon, I at least have their 30-day return - not sure about the 3rd party sellers.
Important to me are screen, resolution, speed. In that order.
On one hand, I could just keep waiting and waiting for a better T-Mobile device, but I just don't see a compatible one coming soon. The Galaxy S2 HD would fit the bill, but I don't see it as T-Mobile compatible. The S3 won't be out for a few months. The One-S is not 720p (while the One-X is). I think these facts are all correct.
So, my assessment is that for the next few months, the Galaxy Nexus might be the best phone I can get right now for T-Mobile.
My reservations are (1) lack of US warranty, (2) lack of SD slot.
The lack of the slot doesn't bother me much from a storage standpoint - I don't keep a ton of media on my phone anyway. But I worry about the rooting/ROM issues. Should it concern me that there is no SD slot?
I'm leaving for a trip on Friday, and I could order today and have it tomorrow.
So, given my situation, does this look like a good buy? Should I get the Amazon version over the other third party vendors ($100 difference).
Thanks for the advice.
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The thing about the Nexus device is that it's always going to have the most development and get software updates first. I've had every phone on T-Mobile including the Nexus S and from experience if you hate skins and don't like waiting for development or updates then go for the GNex. I can't stand anything besides a Nexus device and I learned that the hard way, went through about 30 phones last year and I stuck with my Nexus S until I could afford my GNex.
If you don't mind skins and waiting for AOSP/CM9 to come out for the phone you decide to get then I would either wait for the GS3 (which might not be available until later in the year) or the One S, it has QHD and Super Amoled which are both pretty cool, I can't really go back to LCD after coming from SAMOLED screens.
The GNex I'd say fits all your important requirements and if you plan to hold onto a phone for a while, I'd say go for it, it's THE best phone on the market now, many people might argue that, but I've seen about 9/10 tech sites praising it and saying how great it is. Don't get me wrong it has its flaws, but it's pros definitely out way the cons compared to other phones on the market. PURE AOSP, timely updates, great development(Morfic, Franco, OGDobber, Roman-AOKP, Ezekeel, and a lot of other very talented devs). Get the GNex, you won't be disappointed. As far as the lack of SD card, you can put a good amount of media on 16gb and if you can't there is always Google music and swapping out songs and what not. I've learned to live with it since owning a Nexus S for about 6 months. Also internal is going to be faster than external, so I think a lot of new phones are starting to adopt the internal flash rather than external. It's my favorite Android phone and I've had a lot of them, lol I don't see me getting rid of it until the next Nexus ;D.
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Thanks for all of this great advice.
Any reason not to buy direct from Amazon (other than price)?
I'm in Chicago, so I would pay sales tax is I ordered from Expansys.
The other 3rd party vendors that have Prime shipping are:
Global Mobiles
BlutekUSA
Yapper
Pavilion Electronics
The Wireless Circle
Any of those sound familiar?
I don't mind paying a bit more for peace of mind, so paying the Amazon premium might be worth it.
Thanks again for the advice.
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If I helped please press the thanks button. It's the very least you can do ... the reasoning why you wouldn't buy it from Amazon is for warranty purposes. Amazon themselves are not selling Galaxy Nexus, it is third-party vendors. On contrast, Expansys & Negri are both trustworthy and will fulfill your warranty.
I got my GN from newegg and it comes with a 30 day refund/90 exchange period.
Coming from an SE X10, the phone is a much nicer overall experience. The colors are better and smoother, but the screen clarity isn't what I was hoping for. Apparently, AMOLED screens are prone to some pixel grit at low brightness and I'm experiencing very light ghosting issues. Unfortunately, my eyes are really sensitive to seeing the grain.
As for the warranty, Samsung USA has been fairly craptastic about servicing gray-market phones, which is pretty deplorable considering the Nexus name, so you're better off paying the premium with a vendor that will facilitate RMA's or go with Squaretrade if your very concerned about it. On the brightside, I haven't read about a lot of phone-breaking problems that would require repair beyond some units that have some serious banding and ghosting that lasts upto 15 seconds.
On the otherhand, X10's had some wdiespread problems with broken usb ports, but their warranty support was great.
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I got my GN from newegg and it comes with a 30 day refund/90 exchange period.
Coming from an SE X10, the phone is a much nicer overall experience. The colors are better and smoother, but the screen clarity isn't what I was hoping for. Apparently, AMOLED screens are prone to some pixel grit at low brightness and I'm experiencing very light ghosting issues. Unfortunately, my eyes are really sensitive to seeing the grain.
As for the warranty, Samsung USA has been fairly craptastic about servicing gray-market phones, which is pretty deplorable considering the Nexus name, so you're better off paying the premium with a vendor that will facilitate RMA's or go with Squaretrade if your very concerned about it. On the brightside, I haven't read about a lot of phone-breaking problems that would require repair beyond some units that have some serious banding and ghosting that lasts upto 15 seconds.
On the otherhand, X10's had some wdiespread problems with broken usb ports, but their warranty support was great.
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You might want to try using a kernel featuring Ezekeel's Color Control. Here's a link explaining it, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521195 I personally don't have a problem with the screen but check it out and it might help with your problem
Thanks everyone for all the useful input.
I ordered from Newegg. I like that they have 90 days protection (though it is through a third party), and then I added in the $59 one-year ServiceNet policy. Hopefully I won't need it, but it might help in a bind.
The phone was $579. I'll have it on Monday, I think.
Now I have to learn a new rooting procedure. And get used to ICS!
Thanks again.
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Thanks everyone for all the useful input.
I ordered from Newegg. I like that they have 90 days protection (though it is through a third party), and then I added in the $59 one-year ServiceNet policy. Hopefully I won't need it, but it might help in a bind.
The phone was $579. I'll have it on Monday, I think.
Now I have to learn a new rooting procedure. And get used to ICS!
Thanks again.
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Check stickied threads for rooting. It's relatively simple.
1. Get ADB drivers
2. bootloader mode
3. fastboot oem unlock
4. done.... now flash clockwork recovery (fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img)
5. download rom/kernel/gapps -> flash in cwr -> done.
Congrats on your purchase. Newegg is really good when it comes to shipping so you might get it this week depending on where you're located.
Thanks. Just got my phone and am doing my homework.
Can I use 4Ext or do I need CW?
I'm on a mac, so I won't be using that GNex toolkit. I have the ADB drivers already installed on my mac from my last root for my G2.
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Check stickied threads for rooting. It's relatively simple.
1. Get ADB drivers
2. bootloader mode
3. fastboot oem unlock
4. done.... now flash clockwork recovery (fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img)
5. download rom/kernel/gapps -> flash in cwr -> done.
Congrats on your purchase. Newegg is really good when it comes to shipping so you might get it this week depending on where you're located.
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At this point, I would say jump on GS3.
Something to keep in mind, the GN is PENTAband. If you ever move or something and Tmobile has terrible coverage, you can more than likely get Walmart's 45 dollar per month plan (using ATT) and still get HSPA+ service.
I'd say wait for the 'Universe Nexus'.
LoL.
However, if you can't wait that long, I'd get the Galaxy Nexus.
I have one. It was purchased for me as a gift on Amazon and you won't regret owning one.
I love this phone.
Having said that, there's a lot of Hype about the new 'One' series phones from HTC and the SGS3.
Are they worth the wait? Probably, but there's always gonna be a 'next' new phone just on the horizon. So don't wait too long
Good luck.
Considering my GNX arrived an hour ago, I'm going to stick with that for awhile.
It is now bootloader unlocked and rooted.
About to put CWR on and then probably AOKP.
Hello
I am totally new user of Android. Using Galaxy Note 2. I have just rooted it. Can any one tell me how can I move apps or at least force new installations to SDCard?
I have used Odin Root method.
Also have tried almost all appstoSD apps on play store.
Regards
I assume you did install an sd card. So what problem are you having with apps like Apps2Sd? Did you go to settings/applications and move them there?
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I assume you did install an sd card. So what problem are you having with apps like Apps2Sd? Did you go to settings/applications and move them there?
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It doest work and any other apps which says it will bring "move to SD" also dont work.
Yes I do go to setting and than application and than application details.. There is no such move to sd button.
Directory bind also not working..
What size sd card did you put in??
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What size sd card did you put in??
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64GB.. I don't think small will work too.. As I am seeing such problem with other users and even with S 3 users too..
Any solution for this?
I have tried 8GB card too still not working.
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64GB.. I don't think small will work too.. As I am seeing such problem with other users and even with S 3 users too..
Any solution for this?
I have tried 8GB card too still not working.
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Well the more I read the more I see others having the same issue and may be a Jelly Bean issue.
"The ability is taken out in devices launched with ICS/JB, devices updated to ICS/JB still have the ability to move apps to SD it seems"
I think you can still do it if your rooted though with Link2SD . Anybody else care to chime in??
May make me change my mind about the 16GB version.
BUT, I am pretty sure 16 GB is plenty of internal space for apps!
I have tried almost all popular app2sd apps.. Link2SD is also included.
Even have tried Android SDK and used setlocaton method too.
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Well the more I read the more I see others having the same issue and may be a Jelly Bean issue.
"The ability is taken out in devices launched with ICS/JB, devices updated to ICS/JB still have the ability to move apps to SD it seems"
I think you can still do it if your rooted though with Link2SD . Anybody else care to chime in??
May make me change my mind about the 16GB version.
BUT, I am pretty sure 16 GB is plenty of internal space for apps!
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ATM the only solution is directory bind, bund I haven't tried it as I find it cumbersome to use from reading users' input on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889550
This works great now.. but thing is that its too restrive .. it work only on SDCard folder.. Its not working for any other folder..
"data" folder where all apps and app data stays.. we need to work Directoryblind for that and which is not working.
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ATM the only solution is directory bind, bund I haven't tried it as I find it cumbersome to use from reading users' input on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889550
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No way
After trading-in a Note I in exchange for a Note II, I had to return my Note II to the store, and did the same a week later with my S III.
I see no point at all having a device that just a week after purchase showed the message: "not enough memory to update your apps".
After lots of reading and asking the techs from the store, I found there is no solution, since this is currently a Samsung desition to block this option completely out on their new models, furthermore, they even say it has been done on Google's request.
So wellcome back my HD2.
It's a shame, i'll stay away from Samsung products as far as I can.
Regards.
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After trading-in a Note I in exchange for a Note II, I had to return my Note II to the store, and did the same a week later with my S III.
I see no point at all having a device tha just a week after purchase showed the message: "not enough memory to update your apps".
After lots of reading and asking the techs form the store, I found there is no solution, since this is currently a Samsung desition to block this option completely out on their new models, furthermore, they even say it has been done on Google's request.
So wellcome back my HD2.
It's a shame, i'll stay away from Samsung products as far as I can.
Regards.
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Shame Samsung.. I have to live with this.. because I really cant sell note 2...
RakeshRaja said:
Shame Samsung.. I have to live with this.. because I really cant sell note 2...
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What a pitty! They offered me going back to an S-II or a Note-I, at store price of course, paying the overprice from what I got from my old traded-in unit.
Buying a phone is becoming quite a "case of study" where you have to be extra carefull, since you really don't know what you're buying until you have it for a few days, and then i's too late.....
Rom toolbox also has the option of app2sd. You can tell it to send all new apps to the sd card after its downloaded.
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Looking Glass said:
After trading-in a Note I in exchange for a Note II, I had to return my Note II to the store, and did the same a week later with my S III.
I see no point at all having a device that just a week after purchase showed the message: "not enough memory to update your apps".
After lots of reading and asking the techs from the store, I found there is no solution, since this is currently a Samsung desition to block this option completely out on their new models, furthermore, they even say it has been done on Google's request.
So wellcome back my HD2.
It's a shame, i'll stay away from Samsung products as far as I can.
Regards.
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I get low memory errors on my current EVO & hate it. Is there really no reasonable solution? So far the only options offered in the US are 16GB models..? WTF Samsung?
dmonger11b said:
Rom toolbox also has the option of app2sd. You can tell it to send all new apps to the sd card after its downloaded.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
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anyone tried the suggestion above????
Titanium Backup
I use Titanium Backup to move my apps to my 64GB SD card on my GN2 with no issues at all.
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Rom toolbox also has the option of app2sd. You can tell it to send all new apps to the sd card after its downloaded.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
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Yes but is that on the SGNII or the S2 (in your sig.) - apps2sd works on the S2 anyway
16Gb Not enough???
I dont understand why you guys are worried. You dont think 16GB is enough to store apps. Besides any apps that require additional content download usually go to sd anyway.
My phone (currently) is a second child entertainer - ipad being no.1 ATM, whilst in the car etc - this requires a vast quantity of video (not a prob. With a 64GB ext micro sd sitting on my desk awaiting a suitable wrapping) and games - usually only the 50M cheap/free games, but the kids are getting older - games more complex - use much more space AND I have a son and a daughter - so need boys & girls games. The 16 GB Will not have enough space (my ipad has 24GB of these!)
But I thought about it (after looking a what I actually need)
My main reason for buying SNGII is for work - Internet access, in pocket books, logbook of Procedures done at work, basic office document viewer/editor - the 16GB will be fine for these. (Ipad was good but too big & heavy)
Second reason is really good deals by three for tethering - so I can drop my ipad 3G sim (saving £15 per month), again 16GB good for this - we use the ipad a lot when camping (wife can't miss x-factor)
Third reason is for a better GPS than my tiny iPhone 3GS (on its last legs - will be retired to iPod mode in car) - 16GB ok for this - but on device maps will needs to be on SD
Forth, a camera - again 16GB ok as can set to store on external SD (except bursts - but presume you can move these later)
Fifth - a note taker - this is actually joint 1st - miss my old WM phones (XDA Exec, Toshiba L something etc) and the stylus - notes are only stored on the internal - as I expect these are small file sizes I "should" be ok with 16GB
Sixth - a sketch book - I love to sketch - presume sketchbook pro etc will allow ext SD storage
For all the above I think a 16 GB will be fine, HOWEVER:
- Many of the medical Apps have large DBs - hopefully these will be extSD mountable
- I might run out of game space
The solution I have come up with (and my wife has agreed - surprisingly her idea - well she thinks it was) is Christmas: 2x nexus 7 32GB (due out soon?) one for each child (no ipad mini - the original plan for the kids by wife - STUPID PRICES) - kids tried the nexus out in shops and loved them (because they are better) - so I get some space back!
So.........I'm probably going for a 16GB in the end - it will save me money (currently £36 all you can eat O2 plus £15 10GB 3 contract) by only costing £69 one off plus £36 pm all you can eat, including tethering - 2 yr contract
If I run out of space, I'll root and either swap internal for external or directory bind
I'd get the 32GB right now in a heart beat, samsung would get more money, google would get more money (more space for more apps) but hey ho.
Figure, based on GNI & SGIII that the 32GB will be far away and more expensive. If it turns out it comes sooner, or the 64 come out and I'm struggling for space, I'll sell on eBay and upgrade (tho its more likely I'll wait for the SGNIV!) - if I do game it's usually on ipad anyway ATM.
Took a little while for me to get there, and I'll be gutted if the 32 comes out next week! But I think I've made a decision - probably!
(Please note: I'm not an apple OR android fan boy - I just choose what suits my needs the best - I do like to tinker so am looking forward to android)
PS: Love this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf5-Prx19ZM&sns=em
Guess what's the next big thing.....
Looking Glass said:
After trading-in a Note I in exchange for a Note II, I had to return my Note II to the store, and did the same a week later with my S III.
I see no point at all having a device that just a week after purchase showed the message: "not enough memory to update your apps".
After lots of reading and asking the techs from the store, I found there is no solution, since this is currently a Samsung desition to block this option completely out on their new models, furthermore, they even say it has been done on Google's request.
So wellcome back my HD2.
It's a shame, i'll stay away from Samsung products as far as I can.
Regards.
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Have you checked if your neightbour have Samsung phones?
You might have to move if he have a Samsung phone.
Any idea or news on when the 32 GB Note 8 is to be released in the US? Cannot find news anywhere even though they announced as if its being released as well.
I asked this question in the Samsung store in the UK to which I was told that they only intend in stocking the 16gb version in the short term as they deemed it the most cost effective option given that it has expandable memory with the microSD card slot.
I told them that this was of no use to me as I know how quickly I can fill 16bg with apps that cant be transferred to external storage...
I'd say this, rather than the screen resolution, is the weakest part of this and other tablets - a lot of manufacturers are still using 2011 vintage memory allocations on 2013 devices.
My workaround is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2244428 but it's a compromise solution. It does deal with the issue of what's actually available to put my mitts on, but I realize I may well be unloading this tablet as early as August once the new Nexus is available.
The only compromise I have found so far is to wait . . . for Expansys-USA to get the 32GB WiFi & 32GB WIFi + 3G version in (links below) sadly they do not have an eta or pricing yet. These are realy 32GB devices as I did ask that question and not 16GB + 16GB microSD cards as some creative sellers are trying to pawn off.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-32gb-wifi-android-tablet-247125/
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-32gb-wifi-3g-tablet-247127/
What I find insulting from Samsung and these retailers is claiming the 16GB is even suitable when clearly its not with today's app sizes and how little storage you actually get 9.87GB. Samsung should be really focused on making a 32GB version more price competitive and taking Apple on with a 32GB + 64GB microSD slot capable 8" Tablet.
If a black or grey 32GB Galaxy Note 8.0 was available on launch, I would have purchased it.
It wasn't. I didn't.
More and more it looks like I will be going with the next Nexus 7 (hoping it is 7.7")
Vincent Vegas said:
If a black or grey 32GB Galaxy Note 8.0 was available on launch, I would have purchased it.
It wasn't. I didn't.
More and more it looks like I will be going with the next Nexus 7 (hoping it is 7.7")
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I would still favor the Note 8 32GB,
1. for the stylus
2. microSD
Galaxy S4 ?? or HTC ONE or Xperia Z is still a big question....
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I don't get why Samsung keeps jerking the US market around with 16GB devices that have less than 10GB of actual space available. They know damn well you can't put apps on the SD cards anymore and yet they continue to act like this is 2010 with the memory. Memory is cheap, its so cheap and they could charge $50 more for 32GB or just sell a 32GB version and sell more, more, more. I am watching Expansys-USA for the 32GB GN 8.0 but honestly I wonder IF they will actually get them.
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I don't get why Samsung keeps jerking the US market around with 16GB devices that have less than 10GB of actual space available. They know damn well you can't put apps on the SD cards anymore and yet they continue to act like this is 2010 with the memory. Memory is cheap, its so cheap and they could charge $50 more for 32GB or just sell a 32GB version and sell more, more, more. I am watching Expansys-USA for the 32GB GN 8.0 but honestly I wonder IF they will actually get them.
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thats because they are not trying to sell us (customers) a good product, but to drive out apples market share. The Note 8.0 is priced and featured very close to the iPad mini, with just a slight edge, so that they can make the most of it. FYI look in other markets its the same...
I hope they come out of this and start developing products for the customers (like apple does) and take the lead...
After watching most of the the Steve Jobs Interviews and talks, one statement he made stands out to me...
"we make devices which we can give to our friends and family" that sentence itself has a lot of deep meaning... hopefully someone will
understand it and get on with it...
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I doubt if we ever see a 32gb version in the States, either WiFi only or 3G, unless it is a Verizon- or carrier-branded model so they can fill it up with more bloat, LOL.
I waited forever for a 32GB version of the Int'l N7100 Note II, and even though it was stated in the original product announcement, AFAIK it was never released. Does anybody here actually have one???
Korea's sole version is a 64GB LTE model, but those bands don't work in the U.S. or any other market that I know of. Every "32GB" version of the Note II that I could find ended up being the "16GB + 16GB mSD" from shifty sellers.
And what do you think Samsung's actual cost is for an extra 16GB (a 32GB chip)? 50¢? Certainly no more than $5.
This is really a pet peeve of mine with Samsung. I keep hoping that they will emulate Apple with their product announcements. With Apple, at least you know straight away at the product announcement/keynotes EXACTLY what models will be released including the COST, and WHEN, and WHERE.
ARE YOU LISTENING, SAMSUNG? I really don't want to buy any more Apple products, but HONESTLY, would you blame me?
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I bought 16gb version last Saturday but yesterday found some stuck pixels. Didn't hesitate to call Samsung after sales support and they asked to take it back and in fact nobody cared to check too much if my claims were right. Odin counter had some marks also and the device was not running the original stock FW. Took my money back and now will get 32gb version later this week hopefully
xiaotuo said:
I bought 16gb version last Saturday but yesterday found some stuck pixels. Didn't hesitate to call Samsung after sales support and they asked to take it back and in fact nobody cared to check too much if my claims were right. Odin counter had some marks also and the device was not running the original stock FW. Took my money back and now will get 32gb version later this week hopefully
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All things are pointing towards a Note 8 in 32gb form not ever being released. Even countries that are advertising the 32gb, don't really mention how much it costs or if it's truly available. I really wish they would've released a 32, as I would've paid the difference to get the higher memory version.
I ended up purchasing a Note 8 yesterday. I had been holding out, but couldn't stand waiting any longer. First one I bought was an open box and had dead pixels and light leak. I paid the difference and just got a new one today. So far so good, but we'll see if no light leak holds true through my 15 day return period.
drexappeal said:
All things are pointing towards a Note 8 in 32gb form not ever being released. Even countries that are advertising the 32gb, don't really mention how much it costs or if it's truly available. I really wish they would've released a 32, as I would've paid the difference to get the higher memory version.
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I really hope that isnt the case. I've been following this device for a few months now. It was meant to be me one device to rule them all! With out the ability to store more than a few games though I will still have to take a seperate gaming device for my entertainment, at which point I ask, what it the point of me forking out the extra money? Its already a premium device (vs the NEXUS at least anyway) why would they not want to make it the best it could be with a minor addition of extra storage?
If I'm going to have to carry more than one device, I might as well just get a cheap gaming tablet that will cover most of my other requirements as well and a paper notepad. Far cheaper, and i wont have to worry about the battery life running out for the notes that I need to take.
I really want the 32GB though and will import one from anywhere in the world if I find somewhere that is stocking it.
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I really hope that isnt the case. I've been following this device for a few months now. It was meant to be me one device to rule them all! With out the ability to store more than a few games though I will still have to take a seperate gaming device for my entertainment, at which point I ask, what it the point of me forking out the extra money? Its already a premium device (vs the NEXUS at least anyway) why would they not want to make it the best it could be with a minor addition of extra storage?
If I'm going to have to carry more than one device, I might as well just get a cheap gaming tablet that will cover most of my other requirements as well and a paper notepad. Far cheaper, and i wont have to worry about the battery life running out for the notes that I need to take.
I really want the 32GB though and will import one from anywhere in the world if I find somewhere that is stocking it.
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Believe me, I'd been holding out also. If they do end up offering the 32, that means my current Note 8 goes on sale...lol.
Posted from my G-Note II.
hertsjoatmon said:
I really hope that isnt the case. I've been following this device for a few months now. It was meant to be me one device to rule them all! With out the ability to store more than a few games though I will still have to take a seperate gaming device for my entertainment, at which point I ask, what it the point of me forking out the extra money? Its already a premium device (vs the NEXUS at least anyway) why would they not want to make it the best it could be with a minor addition of extra storage?
If I'm going to have to carry more than one device, I might as well just get a cheap gaming tablet that will cover most of my other requirements as well and a paper notepad. Far cheaper, and i wont have to worry about the battery life running out for the notes that I need to take.
I really want the 32GB though and will import one from anywhere in the world if I find somewhere that is stocking it.
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I also had my heart set on the 32gb... but as I've been obsessively following this device since the first rumour images were leaked... I just couldn't handle waiting any longer.
I ended up getting the 3G model, and then spent a considerable sum of money on a SanDisk UHS Ultra class10 64gb MicroSD card... which I then followed this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276193
to make my device believe the MicroSD was infact my internal memory - allowing me to install apps + games to my hearts content.
So while I bought a GNote 16GB 3G + MicroSD slot.
I now have:
A GNote 64GB 3G + Spare 9.87GB storage partition (instead of an available MicroSD slot). :laugh:
If you are concerned about the loss of use of the MicroSD slot, then simply get a yourself a Micro-USB OTG to USB adaptor like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FUNYSA/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AMRKIIKW22PW7
which you will then be able to plug in any usb peripheral, from flash drives, ext. Hard Drives, to usb card readers.
FaeMinx said:
I also had my heart set on the 32gb... but as I've been obsessively following this device since the first rumour images were leaked... I just couldn't handle waiting any longer.
I ended up getting the 3G model, and then spent a considerable sum of money on a SanDisk UHS Ultra class10 64gb MicroSD card... which I then followed this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276193
to make my device believe the MicroSD was infact my internal memory - allowing me to install apps + games to my hearts content.
So while I bought a GNote 16GB 3G + MicroSD slot.
I now have:
A GNote 64GB 3G + Spare 9.87GB storage partition (instead of an available MicroSD slot). :laugh:
If you are concerned about the loss of use of the MicroSD slot, then simply get a yourself a Micro-USB OTG to USB adaptor like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FUNYSA/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AMRKIIKW22PW7
which you will then be able to plug in any usb peripheral, from flash drives, ext. Hard Drives, to usb card readers.
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I dont think I will go full blown MicroDS slot use as my internal memory as I like to use MicroSD on many of my devices too much and dont want to lose the ability to be able to pop it out and stick another one in with out having to carry additional peripherals with me. I like to take photographs and shoot in RAW (not that that really makes any difference). While using a cameras screen for previews is OK, id like to be able to pop my micrSD card into my tablet to get a better view of my photos and help me cull the missed shots while im out and about rather than wait until I get home. When shooting at 10 frames per second, you end up with alot of unwanted shots, but its worth it to get that one perfect one!
I've commented and started various threads about the 32GB availability and options for expanding the 16gb memory and think that my solition will be to use FolderMount to move all the data files to the external SD while still keeping the apk files on the internal device.
http://geeknizer.com/link-map-move-internal-sdcard-app-folders-to-external/
That should solve my problem of available space for apps and still allow me to use multiple sd cards (when not using the apps that have their data files on the microSD).
I will try FolderMount on my Transformer over the next few days to see if it does what I hope before going to the Samsung store in Stratford this weekend to pick up my Note (providing I have the funds to do so by then).
hertsjoatmon said:
I will try FolderMount on my Transformer over the next few days to see if it does what I hope before going to the Samsung store in Stratford this weekend to pick up my Note (providing I have the funds to do so by then).
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Tried FolderMount. It wouldnt work
My TF101 is rooted with TEAMEOS4 ROM and KAT Kernel. I get an error message of Illegal Instruction when I try to select a folder.
Hope that wont be the case on the Note 8.0
Sorry to hear that for your sake.
Perhaps start another thread focusing on FolderMount... See if anyone here has given it a go.
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Just for your interests sake, seeing as you want to make comics... I found this app last night and had a bit of a play with it. It's actually pretty good. My only wish is there were a few more panel templates... but for getting started, it's probably the easiest and fastest way to compose and format your comics.
You *will* have to generate the panel graphics yourself in another program, but once youve done that, it's a piece of pie adding speach/thought balloons and composing your graphics the way you want.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roundwoodstudios.comicstripitpro&hl=en
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FaeMinx said:
Sorry to hear that for your sake.
Perhaps start another thread focusing on FolderMount... See if anyone here has given it a go.
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Just for your interests sake, seeing as you want to make comics... I found this app last night and had a bit of a play with it. It's actually pretty good. My only wish is there were a few more panel templates... but for getting started, it's probably the easiest and fastest way to compose and format your comics.
You *will* have to generate the panel graphics yourself in another program, but once youve done that, it's a piece of pie adding speach/thought balloons and composing your graphics the way you want.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roundwoodstudios.comicstripitpro&hl=en
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Thanks and Thanks.
Found a thread in a different forum that I added to about FolderMount and raised the issue in the TEAMEOS Rom thread as well.
That app looks interesting. Seemed to think there was something like that that came with the note as standard. At least it was on the demo unit I played with at the Samsung store...
Simple. Marketing extortion.
Really, you'll see all the vendors playing the same games with minimum memory onboard these days. Memory is after all cheap, so why not offer higher memory versions? Well, it starts with the cellular providers and their marketing plans. The cellular providers, like AT&T and Verizon, will not order or sell any devices with gobs of memory on them. Even if they are available on the global market, the US carriers won't offer them at all.
This is simply clever marketing (or marketing extortion, depending on your point of view) which is designed to force the customer into using "the cloud" for memory and storage. And that benefits the carriers because they charge by the byyte for the data you have to transmit. Clever, isn't it? So they refuse to order the devices with larger memory, and they discourage the vendors from offering them at all. And set a discouraging premium price on the higher memory models because, after all, you can always buy the cheap one and use the cloud.
Ah, but the Note isn't a cellular device, it uses WiFi...So what? The policy is applied across all devices. After all, you wouldn't want customers to notice a difference in devices would you? And if the customer has to use more Wifi data transfer, guess what? More cable companies are looking to charge by usage, and all the carriers are trying to upsell higher speed data transfer. So again, lots of people make more money when they all quietly agree to sell devices with the least tolerable amount of memory.
Why should I need an iPod, when my phone or tablet could carry a hundred gigs of music? Oh, wait, because my carrier would rather charge me for the byte to keep that stored in the cloud, and charge me again every time I accessed it. This is the same logic they use when FM radios are disabled or removed from US versions of cell phones, that receive FM radio for free, instead of subscribing to internet radio in the US.
The big vendors aren't interest in what you want, unless it makes money for them. So if they can force you into spending more and getting less...Yeah, it really is that simple. a 64GB tablet could sell for $50 more than an 8GB tablet. But you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone bold enough to sell it that way.