Especially if you could only get the 32gb version. I have the onpelus 3. Good device. How do you think the Pixel XL will be better? I think the camera is a big plus for it. Maybe faster software updates, although not sure how fast the updates were on the latest nexus devices.
Here I've been using an OP2 and I can't wait to change of device...
My OPO was great, my OP2 suck since I got it with all the cheap hardware problem.
I'm going with a 32gb Pixel Xl, I won't miss that 32gb less than my OP2. I can't wait to be on our Android, using PA ATM but it's not perfect.
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Lucky for me i get to go to a CPW on release day so if my unit has not shipped by then ill go in store and pick one up and if not i might just not bother all together, my 6P is still fine
Cancelled my 32 Silver for a 128 black. I heard that the white front might not be best for VR and I got worried about space having a 64 6P currently.
Second thoughts.... sure it is going to cost me $1300 with the taxes.
I think twice about spending that much cash.
I pre ordered. But now I see the v20 on B&H with a tablet (as a gift) for 870. No taxes.
We are talking about $100 difference and you get a tablet that you can sell for another 100$.
The v20 has great sound, camera, screen and Nuget.
So at this point I don't know.
No HD Voice for the Pixel on AT&T is a big drawback for me. Just found out that AT&T won't activate that feature for off-carrier phones.
Dropped off my Note7 on Friday at the AT&T store, using an S7 Edge for now (so similar to the Note7 but not at the same time). Ordered the Pixel XL that same evening (Black/128) without a second thought. The only thing I will regret, aside from thinking the Note7 was the best looking phone but that ship has sailed, is Samsung Pay. I have been using it since getting the Note in August and I love it! I wish Google had purchased that company that patented MST technology....it's the shizzle!!
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No HD Voice for the Pixel on AT&T is a big drawback for me. Just found out that AT&T won't activate that feature for off-carrier phones.
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This is pretty big as I'm on AT&T as well. Did you cancel yours.
I just canceled my Pixel XL 128 GB. T-mobile has an offer for the LG V20 for $550 after trade -in of my old phone. I get B&O headphones for free and even could get a tablet for free. For the pixel I would have paid almost 1,000 bucks and nothing on the Pixel would rectify that price difference. For 550 I can sacrifice some "features" like Google assistant etc.
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Dropped off my Note7 on Friday at the AT&T store, using an S7 Edge for now (so similar to the Note7 but not at the same time). Ordered the Pixel XL that same evening (Black/128) without a second thought. The only thing I will regret, aside from thinking the Note7 was the best looking phone but that ship has sailed, is Samsung Pay. I have been using it since getting the Note in August and I love it! I wish Google had purchased that company that patented MST technology....it's the shizzle!!
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You just tapped the card swiper or something like that? I think I tried it a year ago with the s6 but wasnt accurate at all for me.
I ordered the 32GB XL and I am a little worried that I didn't get enough storage, but I had a 32GB Nexus 6 previously and it wasn't a huge deal. I just need to be careful about deleting old TWRP backups and photos that have been backed up to Google Photos. I will only regret my purchase if the storage speed sucks, even though it has UFS 2.0. Google has been so terrible about storage performance, but the switch to UFS 2.0 should hopefully address that problem. As long as that's good to go, I will feel as though it was money well spent.
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You just tapped the card swiper or something like that? I think I tried it a year ago with the s6 but wasnt accurate at all for me.
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Samsung Pay has worked flawlessly for me, I use it almost everyday and most days multiple times. Grocery stores, WaWa's, gas stations, only place it didn't work is in a small waffles and ice cream store called Nina's. Great waffles but they use one of those attachments to an iPad and it didn't recognize the card.
the only problem with Samsung pay is they were/are slow as hell at expanding it, they have been talking about it since the S6 for the UK and it still isn't out here, so coming from my Note 7 I won't miss it because Samsung never got round to actually bringing it to Europe unlike Android Pay, so really MST or not I would probably not even look at Samsung Pay now, for me atleast that shipped sailed a long time ago.
as for having second thoughts, since I had to return my Note 7 this is the only phone I can see as a replacement and I need something to get off the S3 that was the only phone I could scrounge to use while I waited for the network to actually sort out what it is doing (it still hasn't about 4 or 5 days after taking my phone off me, no surprise I am changing network)
No none at all.
Birdsfan said:
Dropped off my Note7 on Friday at the AT&T store, using an S7 Edge for now (so similar to the Note7 but not at the same time). Ordered the Pixel XL that same evening (Black/128) without a second thought. The only thing I will regret, aside from thinking the Note7 was the best looking phone but that ship has sailed, is Samsung Pay. I have been using it since getting the Note in August and I love it! I wish Google had purchased that company that patented MST technology....it's the shizzle!!
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Been using android pay on my N6P and it's a breeze,obviously needs to be supported by your bank etc but works great
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Been using android pay on my N6P and it's a breeze,obviously needs to be supported by your bank etc but works great
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Yeah works great at the small number of merchants that accept NFC payment. I've been using Google's version for years, I still have a $20 Google gift card for using Google Wallet back in like 2011 or so. My point is Samsung Pay is far superior because of MST technology. I can use it everywhere a credit card is swiped regardless of whether there is an NFC pad or not.
I tried Samsung Pay 3 or 4 times on my S7E I had. It worked exactly 0 times for me, so I stopped trying.
I think I must go to places with very finicky readers or something.
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well that is garbage. It uses the same bands. I use numbersync in my Urbane2.
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I tried Samsung Pay 3 or 4 times on my S7E I had. It worked exactly 0 times for me, so I stopped trying.
I think I must go to places with very finicky readers or something.
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Occasionally I get a "card could not be read" message but then I reswipe and it goes through. I have had great success with using it, you should try it again. Also I found watching the Samsung Pay tutorial helpful as I wasn't "swiping" my phone which helps the reader pick up the information.
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Howdy! Thunderturd user here with a January upgrade, looking for advice.
I've come to the conclusion that Verizon's ROM update system is crippling. My formerly flagship phone is running Twisted's cobbled together ICS ROM a year after its official release. This makes me want to take hostages.
It seems the only solution is to get my junk straight from the source. So I want a Nexus, but I've got a few problems with the new one.
1. Battery. I need a removable one.
2. SD card. I've got 20+ gigs of music on my current craptacular device.
3. I have to come out of pocket for the full amount of the phone. I want Verizon to take a hit on this. If I'm paying the full monthly price, I want them to bleed on the hardware.
So talk to me about your phone. I'm thinking about rocking a Galaxy Nexus until Google puts out something more practical than the 4 and selling my upgrade on ebay.
Any flaws in my thinking?
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Howdy! Thunderturd user here with a January upgrade, looking for advice.
I've come to the conclusion that Verizon's ROM update system is crippling. My formerly flagship phone is running Twisted's cobbled together ICS ROM a year after its official release. This makes me want to take hostages.
It seems the only solution is to get my junk straight from the source. So I want a Nexus, but I've got a few problems with the new one.
1. Battery. I need a removable one.
2. SD card. I've got 20+ gigs of music on my current craptacular device.
3. I have to come out of pocket for the full amount of the phone. I want Verizon to take a hit on this. If I'm paying the full monthly price, I want them to bleed on the hardware.
So talk to me about your phone. I'm thinking about rocking a Galaxy Nexus until Google puts out something more practical than the 4 and selling my upgrade on ebay.
Any flaws in my thinking?
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The gnex is an absolutely fantastic phone. Removable battery, extended oem batteries available (with NFC capability), 32gb on the VZW version, google play music cloud storage, excellent developer support, good accessories, nice screen, quality camera and skimmed down, speeded up android. I'm rocking a 16gb gsm gnex straight from the play store and I absolutely adore it. Bought it 1 month before the Nexus 4 dropped and I have no regrets. LG has been terrible to me and I personally think in terms of overall usability, the gnex trumps the 4.
The gnex, like I said, has excellent developer support and have been experimented with for over a year. We have this device figured out here in these forums and it can do everything you want it to do.
I say pull the trigger with a gnex. Granted it doesn't have the sd card slot, but there are ways around that.
Good luck
If the SD card is a must you shouldn't even be here. Go with the S3 or Note 2.
I'm looking at the prices on the VZW website and I think you should go with Amazon if you want to spend less on an upgrade. VZW is gouging the hell out of you. 50 bucks on contract for a pre-owned Gnex? 100 bucks for a new one? Gimme a break. I can find one for 200 bucks now and 250 in great condition.
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Howdy! Thunderturd user here with a January upgrade, looking for advice.
I've come to the conclusion that Verizon's ROM update system is crippling. My formerly flagship phone is running Twisted's cobbled together ICS ROM a year after its official release. This makes me want to take hostages.
It seems the only solution is to get my junk straight from the source. So I want a Nexus, but I've got a few problems with the new one.
1. Battery. I need a removable one.
2. SD card. I've got 20+ gigs of music on my current craptacular device.
3. I have to come out of pocket for the full amount of the phone. I want Verizon to take a hit on this. If I'm paying the full monthly price, I want them to bleed on the hardware.
So talk to me about your phone. I'm thinking about rocking a Galaxy Nexus until Google puts out something more practical than the 4 and selling my upgrade on ebay.
Any flaws in my thinking?
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gnex is a great choice.. i guess the main issue for you would be no sdcard but verizon has a 32gb version that you could get
Sprint also comes with 32GB version & ext. battery available for just the cost of shipping (see amazon wireless for good deal now)!
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3. I have to come out of pocket for the full amount of the phone. I want Verizon to take a hit on this. If I'm paying the full monthly price, I want them to bleed on the hardware.
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i find this requirement insanely funny.
verizon doesnt take a hit on the hardware cost. its factored into their plan prices. if you think them discounting the phone alot hurts them, you are delusional
A Nexus phone is always worth it IMO.
-Sent from Marino's Galaxy Nexus-
Honestly I would go with one thats for sale used on swappa.com . There is one *cough* *cough* in Mint condition for $235 thats the 32GB and it is a refurb VZW sent, so it is the same as if you bought it straight from VZW right now except with 32GB memory.
I too had a TurdBolt and I couldnt stand it. The Galaxy Nexus is a spectacular device for whats around today. If your buying off contract right now I would stay away from a S3 or NoteII unless you have $600 to throw away.
In the lines of 2nd poster:
Gnex big storage capability = OTG
And for us, early adopters, it has been a landmark device; it will keep serving us well, OS-wise, for at least 2 more major versions.
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Get the GNex. It's a great device even if stuck on Verizon's reliable yet ever so slow update network. I'll be jumping ship when my contract expires in another year, but for now it's a great device and will be for the foreseeable future.
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Winesnob said:
Get the GNex. It's a great device even if stuck on Verizon's reliable yet ever so slow update network. I'll be jumping ship when my contract expires in another year, but for now it's a great device and will be for the foreseeable future.
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Thats what im doing right now. Im switching to the GSM for cost primarily. Honestly the slow updates arent an issue because the device has an amazing developer support.
Thanks guys, you sold me.
So should I use my upgrade on an S3 (or other) and sell it, or save the upgrade? Is Verizon going to be offering a Nexus device in the future?
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Thanks guys, you sold me.
So should I use my upgrade on an S3 (or other) and sell it, or save the upgrade? Is Verizon going to be offering a Nexus device in the future?
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If you either need the money or can put it aside until something thou want comes out then yeah, otherwise I would wait
-dont forget to check out my phone on Swappa I'll throw in my diztronic case too
Buy an S3. You can do everything you want on that.
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Get the s3
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Smokeey said:
Buy an S3. You can do everything you want on that.
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Yeah?
How about this time next year?
It's not the hardware I have an issue with, it's the crushing ineptitude of the upgrade system. My TB was the S3 in early 2011 and have been waiting for ICS for a year. 12 fvcking months.
Google-->me
or
Google-->Samsung/HTC/LG/Moto-->Verizon-->me
I like the first one.
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Google-->me
or
Google-->Samsung/HTC/LG/Moto-->Verizon-->me
I like the first one.
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Google-->Samsung/HTC/Moto-->Verizon-->BlackHole-->Verizon-->Me
Fixed.....(I intentionally left LG out because they don't know how to update phones in the first place)
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Get a Note II
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Yeah?
How about this time next year?
It's not the hardware I have an issue with, it's the crushing ineptitude of the upgrade system. My TB was the S3 in early 2011 and have been waiting for ICS for a year. 12 fvcking months.
Google-->me
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Google-->Samsung/HTC/LG/Moto-->Verizon-->me
I like the first one.
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Idk if you'll find a phone that's guaranteed upgrades on big red. Even the nexus was bsed with. The s3 and note 2 are pretty good in that area. At least samsung sends the update. I don't think the rezound will end up with JB.
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i just threw my iphone 4 for this phone 2 days ago, and im happy about it
So let's talk about our phone and weather it would be worth it to upgrade to the Nexus 5.
On first examination, sale prices for the GS-III unlocked on ebay (non-LTE, T999) are around $300 give or take. So if you get the 16GB N5, you pay about $30 (or $100 for the 32gb). Of course they are already out of stock for the 16gb lol.
I'm looking at it spec-wise, it beats our phone in every category except it doesn't come with a card slot, and rear camera is the same spec-wise. Also, it has LTE if you don't have the T999V.
What is everyone's thoughts? Former nexus owners, what is your opinion on Samsung/touchwiz-loaded phones vs basic android?
whoa, am I the 2nd to reply?
If it's anything like the Moto X with touchless controls I say yes!
Stay away from touchwiz, you'll flash CM in a flash (no pun intended).
that being said, stock android is more stable than CM so Nexus FTW.
If you can live without replaceable battery and sd card, I'd say go for it. A smartphone in the end, is just a smart phone. What does one really need? browser, email, dialer, texting, camera, whatsapp, gps. anything beyond that and one is getting into specifics.
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So let's talk about our phone and weather it would be worth it to upgrade to the Nexus 5.
On first examination, sale prices for the GS-III unlocked on ebay (non-LTE, T999) are around $300 give or take. So if you get the 16GB N5, you pay about $30 (or $100 for the 32gb). Of course they are already out of stock for the 16gb lol.
I'm looking at it spec-wise, it beats our phone in every category except it doesn't come with a card slot, and rear camera is the same spec-wise. Also, it has LTE if you don't have the T999V.
What is everyone's thoughts? Former nexus owners, what is your opinion on Samsung/touchwiz-loaded phones vs basic android?
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So let's talk about our phone and weather it would be worth it to upgrade to the Nexus 5.
On first examination, sale prices for the GS-III unlocked on ebay (non-LTE, T999) are around $300 give or take. So if you get the 16GB N5, you pay about $30 (or $100 for the 32gb). Of course they are already out of stock for the 16gb lol.
I'm looking at it spec-wise, it beats our phone in every category except it doesn't come with a card slot, and rear camera is the same spec-wise. Also, it has LTE if you don't have the T999V.
What is everyone's thoughts? Former nexus owners, what is your opinion on Samsung/touchwiz-loaded phones vs basic android?
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Pretty easy answer. Yes. I ordered mine.
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Pretty easy answer. Yes. I ordered mine.
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@Aerowinder I want to order a Nexus 5, but I'm a broke kid. So I'm thinking of selling my S III, where would you sell yours?
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@Aerowinder I want to order a Nexus 5, but I'm a broke kid. So I'm thinking of selling my S III, where would you sell yours?
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Since you're selling and not buying, you could do it anywhere. But I would probably look at Swappa first.
I'm not selling mine, at least not right away. First production runs usually have problems. Having a usable backup will preserve my sanity.
I believe the Nexus 5 is worth the upgrade and I am glad I passed up on the N4.
At one point I was considering selling my GNexus at the time for the N4
but I agree with Aerowinder said having a usable backup is a + for me.
I'm going to wait until early early 2014 until I order a N5, wanna get a plasma and PS4 first
However I wonder if rumors of a 4GB Ram Galaxy S5 is legit
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However I wonder if rumors of a 4GB Ram Galaxy S5 is legit
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It's a phone! How much multitasking can you accomplish to need that much RAM for?
But yes, the Nexus 5 is a sweet little device! I'm most excited for it's camera. When I save up my pennies I'll probably jump on a 32GB model as it doesn't have a microSD card slot. I thought that would be a deal breaker and why I opted for an S3 over the Nexus 4 as I figured no microSD would be a deal breaker. But I've noticed I don't actually USE the microSD card as much as I thought, unless I'm switching Android versions and need to format the internal.
I'd buy it instantly if I had the money. Worth the upgrade.
I will most likely upgrade too, once it becomes available on Amazon.
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So let's talk about our phone and weather it would be worth it to upgrade to the Nexus 5.
On first examination, sale prices for the GS-III unlocked on ebay (non-LTE, T999) are around $300 give or take. So if you get the 16GB N5, you pay about $30 (or $100 for the 32gb). Of course they are already out of stock for the 16gb lol.
I'm looking at it spec-wise, it beats our phone in every category except it doesn't come with a card slot, and rear camera is the same spec-wise. Also, it has LTE if you don't have the T999V.
What is everyone's thoughts? Former nexus owners, what is your opinion on Samsung/touchwiz-loaded phones vs basic android?
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I would get the galaxy s4 google edition. It should be receiving android 4.4 in a couple of weeks! Plus I've grown accustomed to having a hardware button in the middle of my phone.
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I would get the galaxy s4 google edition. It should be receiving android 4.4 in a couple of weeks! Plus I've grown accustomed to having a hardware button in the middle of my phone.
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Opposite here, I like enabling the on-screen navigation buttons when I have a custom ROM.
I have opted to wait until the S5 is announced. The N5 is a great upgrade, but I've gotten used to touchwiz regardless if its flaws. Also, with holidays coming up... saving all the cash for the PS4 and a bigger TV or maybe an Xbox One too LoL
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There is a thread in the stickies for other device discussions and upgrading
I'm happy with my 7.
Until there is a replacement phone with a stylus (or my phone explodes) I will be keeping my Note 7
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I'm happy with my 7.
Until there is a replacement phone with a stylus (or my phone explodes) I will be keeping my Note 7
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No. Once recalled you are taking on a lot of the risk by not turning it in. You also will get no updates.
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I would not be surprised if Samsung disables all Note 7s at this point.
I am moving onto the Pixel XL.
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I would not be surprised if Samsung disables all Note 7s at this point.
I am moving onto the Pixel XL.
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Yeah. They killed off support in gear VR for the note 7 already. Don't want phones blowing up in people's faces.
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Yeah. They killed off support in gear VR for the note 7 already. Don't want phones blowing up in people's faces.
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Yeah, I just saw that on reddit. I wonder if there will be an 8 of of they are just going to rebrand it.
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Grrr I want to keep it as long as possible. Maybe when the v20 comes out and gets root I would consider changing.
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Grrr I want to keep it as long as possible. Maybe when the v20 comes out and gets root I would consider changing.
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I'm with you, but if you really think about it, it isn't a wise decision. Pisses me off though!
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I talked to Verizon earlier, and they said I could swap my Note out for a temporary phone until the Pixel releases. They also said they would waive the restocking fee on both exchanges, so I think that's the route I'm going to take. I really love the Note 7, but I just don't wanna risk losing everything due to a fire
I know Samsung has stated we should return them, but does that make it an official recall?
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Well I never sold my Note 4 because I thought this might happen so I guess its back to that :'(
They can't say the word "Recall" yet because there are legal ramifications that comes with, so its basically a Recall without the Recall. I don't know my plans yet, I'm going to wait for the V20 probably on the 24th. If there is no resolution on the N7 (Highly Likely) then its either an IP7 Plus, or V20. Im not going to go with the Pixel.
Is the v20 date confirmed? I swear LG has the most botched, hype killing announcement to release datr ratio ever.
I would grab the pixel, but I'm pretty pissed about how Verizon is jacking up the updates. I dont care about cloud storage, so nothing else on that phone stays out beyond a "meh" factor
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Is the v20 date confirmed? I swear LG has the most botched, hype killing announcement to release datr ratio ever.
I would grab the pixel, but I'm pretty pissed about how Verizon is jacking up the updates. I dont care about cloud storage, so nothing else on that phone stays out beyond a "meh" factor
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Rippley you can buy one directly from google and use it on Verizon and still get all the updates. There really is nothing special about that phone though, might get the V20, probably just going back to the Note 4 DE for another year.
At this point I think I would take back my paid off Nexus 6, install Nougat on it, enjoy having a completely unlocked bootloader and unrestricted root, unlimited updates and then expect Samsung to give me a first opportunity to pre-order the Note 8 since I preordered the Note 7, and knock like half the cost of the Note 8 as a way of saying thanks. I think you guys thinking you want a fully paid for Note 8 are a bit overstepping. You never actually paid for the Note 7.
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Mibuix0r said:
Rippley you can buy one directly from google and use it on Verizon and still get all the updates. There really is nothing special about that phone though, might get the V20, probably just going back to the Note 4 DE for another year.
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Yea but I'm not paying full price and Google wants damn near perfect credit to finance one.
The v20 is interesting, but LG had so many heat, screen throttle and keyboard lag issues with my g3 and g4. I have a hard time trusting them.
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At this point I think I would take back my paid off Nexus 6, install Nougat on it, enjoy having a completely unlocked bootloader and unrestricted root, unlimited updates and then expect Samsung to give me a first opportunity to pre-order the Note 8 since I preordered the Note 7, and knock like half the cost of the Note 8 as a way of saying thanks. I think you guys thinking you want a fully paid for Note 8 are a bit overstepping. You never actually paid for the Note 7.
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Do we even know if there will be a Note 8?
ChrisAC84 said:
I talked to Verizon earlier, and they said I could swap my Note out for a temporary phone until the Pixel releases. They also said they would waive the restocking fee on both exchanges, so I think that's the route I'm going to take. I really love the Note 7, but I just don't wanna risk losing everything due to a fire[/QUOTE
Bull Verizon made the exchange very difficult.
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Yea but I'm not paying full price and Google wants damn near perfect credit to finance one.
The v20 is interesting, but LG had so many heat, screen throttle and keyboard lag issues with my g3 and g4. I have a hard time trusting them.
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My main issue is that the v20 might not have root and a phone is useless to me without it.
Likely, Samsung will at the very least implement the 60% battery limit or disable fast charging. There is also talk that carriers could deactivate IMEIs by a certain date.
I just got off the phone with Verizon.
Seems that its a voluntary recall. The Verizon rep said I can upgrade my phone at any time but I can keep my Note 7 until I find a phone I like.
Not loving the Pixel Xl so I will be for the New LG. If I don't like the LG I can wait for the Galaxy S8 in 4 months without the fear of my Note being turned off.
Hi guys, I one month ago I bought my google pixel XL from a cash converters seller on ebay UK used, I've been using it and today its been blocked. Obviously the previous owner has ran an insurance fraud scam saying that their phone has been stolen, getting a new phone and the money for selling the phone and thus leaving me with an unsable phone.
I just want to ask, does anyone know of the IMEI repair services? Can I fix the IMEI on my phone, get it removed from the blacklist. Is there any recourse for having my phone back working again?
Thanks in advance.
Please help, I just lost out on £450.
If you bought a stolen phone you can't do anything except contacting the seller and get your money back. If he don't want to do it, go to the police.
@usynn,
Contact eBay. They have a buyer protection plan that should refund at least part of your money.
refund received
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@usynn,
Contact eBay. They have a buyer protection plan that should refund at least part of your money.
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the seller, cash converters its sort of a pawn shop, didn't sell me a stolen phone it was reported stolen after a while. anyway i received my refund upon return so no issues there. i've bought myself a brand new samsung galaxy s8 plus im happy with.
usynn said:
the seller, cash converters its sort of a pawn shop, didn't sell me a stolen phone it was reported stolen after a while. anyway i received my refund upon return so no issues there. i've bought myself a brand new samsung galaxy s8 plus im happy with.
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congrats on a happy ending! glad it worked out for you, how are you liking your s8+?
don't really like it tbh
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congrats on a happy ending! glad it worked out for you, how are you liking your s8+?
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after using the pixel XL. i hated it. now i sort of like it however i don't LOVE it. However i do know any non google branded phone will become slow, start to lag and stutter after about 6-9 months of use so I'm waiting for the pixel 2 to come out. but i heard that wont have many design changes? So the big big under the screen like the Pixel XL is here to stay?
usynn said:
after using the pixel XL. i hated it. now i sort of like it however i don't LOVE it. However i do know any non google branded phone will become slow, start to lag and stutter after about 6-9 months of use so I'm waiting for the pixel 2 to come out. but i heard that wont have many design changes? So the big big under the screen like the Pixel XL is here to stay?
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I never had a problem with any non Google phone that I've ever owned start to lag or stutter after 6-9 months of use but it probably depends on how you use it. If you run a custom Rom and clean flash instead of dirty it gives your phone a fresh start with every update. If you run stock you should use a good utility once in a while like SD Maid to clean out the junk files and cache that accumulates over time. If you still notice a problem just factory reset the phone. There's nothing magical about Google phones that makes them run better over time. If anything with their recent phones exactly the opposite is true--the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P didn't even work for much more than a year for many users before going into permanent bootloops. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Pixel XL ends up doing the same. At least Samsung phones (with the exception of the one that blew up) actually last until you get sick of them and are ready to upgrade. Google forces you to upgrade by selling phones that self destruct.
Do these Sammy people never give up?
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bobby janow said:
Do these Sammy people never give up?
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^^^ This
jhs39 said:
At least Samsung phones (with the exception of the one that blew up).....
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Thats a pretty big exception there. You can't ignore phones blowing up and a total worldwide recall just to make your point.
Had S8 since launch, so just under a year.
I really want a Pixel for stock Android, and the camera. Not sure if I should do it, or keep the S8 for another 8 months and see what the Pixel 3 is like.
Cons for getting the Pixel are the lack of wireless, headphone jack, Samsung screen and design.
Pros are stock Android, guaranteed, fast updates, better Assistant integration, that camera.
If I get the Pixel, I'd buy on contract. £38 for 2 years, 15GB data, unlimited texts and calls. That's £912.
I bought my S8 outright, and I have a separate plan. So £680 + £15 a month for a year is £860. And that's only for a year, and I get 1000 calls, unlimited texts and 6GB data. So in the long run the Pixel is a cheaper offering (while the offer is on) than me buying my phone's outright.
Is it worth me getting the Pixel or would I just keep a hold of my S8?
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Had S8 since launch, so just under a year.
I really want a Pixel for stock Android, and the camera. Not sure if I should do it, or keep the S8 for another 8 months and see what the Pixel 3 is like.
Cons for getting the Pixel are the lack of wireless, headphone jack, Samsung screen and design.
Pros are stock Android, guaranteed, fast updates, better Assistant integration, that camera.
If I get the Pixel, I'd buy on contract. £38 for 2 years, 15GB data, unlimited texts and calls. That's £912.
I bought my S8 outright, and I have a separate plan. So £680 + £15 a month for a year is £860. And that's only for a year, and I get 1000 calls, unlimited texts and 6GB data. So in the long run the Pixel is a cheaper offering (while the offer is on) than me buying my phone's outright.
Is it worth me getting the Pixel or would I just keep a hold of my S8?
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No one can answer this for you. Which do you want more? You need to make that decision and then just act on it. There's no right or wrong.
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I did it a month ago. It hasn't been one single moment of regret about what I did.
So, the Galaxy 8+ (D855) + QC Samsung wireless Charger (EP-PG850) are on sale now (570 EUR)....
At the end ... I was speaking for myself, so no advice from my side to do it or not.
Holy smoke....I have to modify my sig!
I ditched my s8 plus and am much happier with my pixel 2 xl.
And this is coming from a huge sammy fan.
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Did the same! Sold my S8+ and liken my Pixel2 XL!! It's a keeper for me on XDA!
Ah cool there's a few who have done it ha. Do you miss the screen/super slim bezels/wireless charging/headphone jack?
Are you guys gonna keep a hold of it for while? See if I get it I'll be tied in for 2 years. I mean sure I can sell my S8 and put it towards paying it off but dunno.
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Ah cool there's a few who have done it ha. Do you miss the screen/super slim bezels/wireless charging/headphone jack?
Are you guys gonna keep a hold of it for while? See if I get it I'll be tied in for 2 years. I mean sure I can sell my S8 and put it towards paying it off but dunno.
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I plan on holding onto mine for at least the 3 years that Google has guaranteed support for. Since project treble makes it easy to run later builds of AOSP, I imagine there will be tons of community support after that time too. It's the perfect phone in my opinion. My only complaint is that there isn't anything that I want to change. No reason for me to tinker.
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Ah cool there's a few who have done it ha. Do you miss the screen/super slim bezels/wireless charging/headphone jack?
Are you guys gonna keep a hold of it for while? See if I get it I'll be tied in for 2 years. I mean sure I can sell my S8 and put it towards paying it off but dunno.
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Ive never used any of that stuff so i cant miss it.
Hate the stupid curved screens on the Samsung's so dont miss that one bit.
I buy at least 3 devices per year, not sure how long i will keep the pixel. If roms dont start dropping probably not that long. Then again i dont sell all my old stuff so it may hang around for awhile just because i like it alot despite no development
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I plan on holding onto mine for at least the 3 years that Google has guaranteed support for. Since project treble makes it easy to run later builds of AOSP, I imagine there will be tons of community support after that time too. It's the perfect phone in my opinion.
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Can not agree more....
My S8+ was a Sammy phone after 4 years. The first thing I discovered was the awful dialer, when installing 40 app, lag showed up, had to do all sort of things to get Adhell running and disable bloatware...literally it was a 2 weeks project to at least satisfy my needs. At the beginning it had a bug in software, so it was barely usable for phone calls almost 2 months.
My only complaint is that there isn't anything that I want to change. No reason for me to tinker.
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That's a good one..:good:
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Can not agree more....
My S8+ was a Sammy phone after 4 years. The first thing I discovered was the awful dialer, when installing 40 app, lag showed up, had to do all sort of things to get Adhell running and disable bloatware...literally it was a 2 weeks project to at least satisfy my needs. At the beginning it had a bug in software, so it was barely usable for phone calls almost 2 months.
That's a good one..:good:
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There's only one thing holding me back from ordering.
One, yeah I'll be committed for two years. Well unless I sell the phone and keep the contract running and then just buy a new phone, and also the fact there's the S9 out in two months and the Pixel 3 in 9.
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There's only one thing holding me back from ordering.
One, yeah I'll be committed for two years. Well unless I sell the phone and keep the contract running and then just buy a new phone, and also the fact there's the S9 out in two months and the Pixel 3 in 9.
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There will always be a better phone just a few months away. That's the just the nature of the industry.
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There will always be a better phone just a few months away. That's the just the nature of the industry.
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This time of year in particular, all the new stuff starting up soon.
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CES opened the door to all kinds of possibilities...
I'd at least wait for the S9 announcement.
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I'd at least wait for the S9 announcement.
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Agreed.
And also wait to see if the exynos S9 has the same OEM unlock issue as the note 8. That will be a deciding factor for many of us I think.
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I love my Pixel 2 XL, the camera + photo and video backup at original size for free for 3 years and you keep whatever you saved after + and updates for 3 years did it for me. The blueish tint on white from the sales doesn't bother. I never look at it from the side lol.
I thought I would miss some features from my Honor 8 or HTC 10 but this stock build is perfect for me. The camera though...... Damn it's nice lol
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