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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
I'm loving the Nexus S so far. I guess what I'm trying to ask is, is it worth keeping the Nexus S which I paid $215 for when I plan on getting the GNex as well? I'll be buying the GNex from my carrier which is the GSM version. Money is not an issue. I was just wondering if the Nexus S is still worth keeping. I can still return it. Just thought I ask before the 14 days come up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LionAR10:
I was worried that going from a NS to a GNex would be too big of a step in screen size, the GNex is way bigger than the NS... but it's so thin and light, it's really fantastic. Performance is great, and now when I look at my NS and see actual pixels on the screen .. I'm glad I bought a GNex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slegrand:
I kind of did went a round about way. I had a nexus s and loved it but it had an unfortunate accident so picked up an iPhone 4s. That was a mistake so bought a GNex and love it. I think it feels like a true update to the nexus s. I also think that I am going to stay with Samsung for my android devices I have tried others but the Samsung ones have been really good to me so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
For those who owned the Nexus S and went to the GNex, is reception better on the GNex? The reason I'm asking is because I started losing data connection as of last night on my Nexus S. It came back within 30 mins. Happened twice today. I have been reading the GNex has the same issue. But would like to hear what your experience have been like so far. I did post in the Nexus S forum for some advice to. Should return the Nexus S and jump to the GNex? I have less than 10 days to do so.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ccpotato:
way better

crashes less

bigger screen

obviously faster

no comparison
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] reuthermonkey:
If money isn't a factor, then I'd keep the Nexus S. It kinda depends on what you see yourself doing with it though. I'd argue that it's the best of the single-core phones (and imo it's better than some of the tegra2 dual cores as well, but that's just me). It's a great backup to play around with. The issue that may come up is that based upon the Nexus One, there's a chance that ICS is the last official release the Nexus S may see.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Herr Bauhaus:
Both my NS and GN running stock ICS, GN is a lot more responsive, much better screen, and much better battery life. Definitely worth the upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tsekh501:
It depends on your money situation and how often you upgrade your phone.

No doubt the Galaxy Nexus is better than the Nexus S in many aspects, but you should take into consideration of other phones right around the corner.

If you like stock Android and like having a large developer community building ROMs based on stock Android. Nexus-series is the only way to go. Given that the next Nexus won't come in at least a year, the Galaxy Nexus is your only choice.

ICS and 720p screen are of course its main selling points, but both of them will be on every high-end phone announcing in MWC next month. The main drawbacks of the Galaxy Nexus are: so-so camera hardware, plasticky build, unimpressive battery life. This batch of soon be launching high-end phones will probably fare better in these aspects.

That being said. Better phones are always around the corner, and you can't always wait for the next best phone. MWC will be held in Feb, and most phone announced in MWC will be available in March/April (at least in Europe and Asia) based on past experience. If you can wait, I would wait and see what Galaxy S3, as well as next HTC flaghship, are like. But if you don't want to wait, or if you just want to best Android phone right now, get the Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Arvinman:
I couldn't comment much about the reception. Since in my town 3G data signal is worst than Edge... and I'm almost connect to wi-fi in full time.

I see much improve on GPS lock, however. Also the browser on GN are more fluid than in NS, I believe this is because of GN has more ram than NS. For the softkey I still prefer classic way in gingerbread. 4 key with search and menu button which is unlock/root come into play :). At least I could get search button in addition to default 3 button in ICS

You might need to try GN by yourself and see If you like it or hate it. But for me this GN is like a life changer. For example with bigger screen I can read e-book with breeze while waiting for bus compare to NS. etc etc etc.

like

- bigger screen, color

- browser speed

- notification light

- pure google, yeah why not?

dislike

- high temperature when in used

- default softkey (can be modded if unlock/root)

- MTP protocal, I prefer USB mass storage to handle file while connecting to Windows but from google pov is reasonable (easier for manufacture and app developer to handle)

So it really worth for me :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
I don't do upgrades from my carrier anymore. I have been buying my phones outright for the past 3 years from carriers. If not from a carrier, I have been buying OEM phones since 2006 and have gone through over 100 phones. Yes, I'm a phonewhore. :o So if I see a phone I really like, I'll buy it. Right now. I have the HTC Amaze and love it. Only had one issue with it which was resolved with a battery pull. However because I have to carry 2 devices with me, the Amaze is too heavy to bring with me on a daily basis. It really weighs down my purse. :eek:

I have been doing a lot of reading on this forum about the GNex and the issues that people have concerns me. I could very well luck out and get a good one, but what are the odds? I am thinking about waiting for the HTC Endeavor/Edge. But the announcement won't be until the end of February and who knows when it will be released. I read the SG3 won't be announced in the MWC. I don't know how true this information is.

http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/01/25/o...ng-announced-at-mobile-world-congress-rumour/

Anyways, I want to thank you for your unbiased opinion. I know coming into this forum most would say get the GNex and not consider other devices. I do like the pure Android experience, so I am still considering the GNex. But might look into getting a cheaper Android as my backup for now. I returned the refurbished Nexus S. The carrier didn't have any left. They were really nice and apologetic about it.

So I'm looking at 2 choices right now. 1. Look for a low-mid range Android that is light and thin as my backup and wait until HTC announces the Endeavor/Edge. By waiting there may be a software update to fix the issues with the GNex.

2. Buy the GNex now and pray everything works out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] minipaolo:
Reasons?

I have both (one is actually my gf's) and I find NS stock really far from GN.

Need to point out her Nexus S is the SLCD version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paulpenny:
I got the GN as soon as it came out. When ICS was available for the NS I played around with it and it is pretty good. The form factor is still great and it feels very comfy in the hand. BUT, I couldn't give up the beautiful GN screen and the speed.

So if you have a NS with ICS then you should be very happy. Just don't play with a GN or else you'll want one!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dew.man:
I've gone back and forth and like both phones.

NS has a much better form factor (at least for me), but the GN is SOOOO much faster/smoother, and the screen is nicer.

That said, I'm still trying to get used to the form factor of the GN but am having a hard time with how HUGE it is...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MohamadKarbi:
I still like the shape of NS in hand. I like to keep tracing Nexus phones so I wasn't able to prevent my self from selling my NS to buy GN.

But the only diff I noticed clearly are the size, camera, and RAM. Lately, the number of my applications increased and thus I noticed performance diff with the increased ram.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
Was my previous phone. GNex obviously better in every respect.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wirelessgirl:
That might be an issue for me. I have small hands. I had the Motorola RAZR and it was too wide. My hand started to hurt after using it for less than 20 mins. I will play around with the GN and see if it's too big for my hands.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaanJordaan:
Hi guys,

I have this strange problem, it even seems random.

After I turn wifi off, my Note does not connect to 3g anymore.

And I have to reboot the phone to get it working again.

Does anyone experience the same problem, or knows a sollution?

I rooted KK1 and flashed LA4 using Mobile Odin.

Cheers,

Daan
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LordManhattan:
I've had this problem once, but it worked again after a reboot. Haven't experienced it again. It happened on KK5, but i flashed LA4 yesterday, so it's too early to tell if it will happen again.

It also happened on my Desire HD with MIUI and also while running CM7, so it might turn out to be a bug in Android.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
I guess you had turned/switched off data network mode by pressing and holding the turn off button for two seconds.

Try and turn it off and see if it is the same symptom that you had before.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaanJordaan:
No, this is not the issue.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaanJordaan:
I manually set the APN settings for Telfort, removing MMS and setting it up for "internet" only.

Did a wifi on/off cycle, with a short interval and it seems to work.

Going to test with a longer interval. Not completely convinced yet.

Hope it's fixed.

---------------

edit: Not fixed!

On wifi for half an hour, turned it off and !@#$% 3g does not connect anymore.

Maybe it's just Telfort. They don't have the Note listed on their website, but still.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goneeuro:
My infuse 4g does this. I have to put it in airplane mode then back to get my data to reconnect. It did this stock and on serindipity 7. I couldn't find a fix either.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaanJordaan:
Annoying stuff! Cycling airplane mode does not work for me, only a full reboot.

But if you had the problem too, It could be that it's the network's (in my case Telfort's) problem.

Maybe I have to get my sim replaced, but I'm switching to T-Mobile in about a month.

So it's a bit of a pain.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goneeuro:
I am currently using the infuse on o2 in Germany, but it did it on att in the states also. I can't wait to get my note. I am just waiting for it to be released on o2 over here. They have the black but I really want a white one.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaanJordaan:
Telfort used to be O2, it has been using KPN's network for a while now.

So it's probably not connected. Though it is a strange coincidence.

I'm off today, I think I'll walk by the Telfort store to ask for a new sim or something.

Maybe they'll have to flip a switch somewhere.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranjan.alva:
Did u try keeping network mode in "WCDMA Only" ??
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drashish36:
what i think is..i had dis problem too...

if minor tweaks dnt work...format yr phone..n if it still aint working

change your firmware...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

still nt working den i would blame the network..!!;);)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaanJordaan:
Thanks for the reply, yes I tried it. Did not work sadly

Yeah you're right, I have to troubleshoot properly. But it's such a pain:p

And I think I recall having this problem a few roms back as well.

I'm not sure because I was on wifi all the time.

But I have to wipe, I'll use titanium backup so it won't be such a hard blow;)

Man I'm going to pissed if it turns out to be the network:p
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drashish36:
Thats a pain i was so tired of formating,..reformatting....coz many custom firmware have some error and new updates keep coming almost daily...and all ask to wipe for best experience..dat was when i finally decided to come bk to stock and stick to it...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

yeah it doesnt hav those fancy colors and throbbing speed which a custom rom boosts about but...but hey everythin works flawlessly and i dnt have any tension of random reboots and alarm not ringing..or any smartphone related error to comeup...plus all my apps and schedule is there forever no reinstalling tension....enjoying my phone....
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaanJordaan:
Okay, so I I did a full wipe and installed a deodexed rooted LA4.

I still have this issue.

Also tested on KK1 stock and still experienced this issue.

If it does this on KK1 and LA4 it's reason enough for me to believe it's the network.

I'll just wait for my T-Mobile plan to start. Meh.

edit: It seems to work just fine on CM9 :-/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BlueKalel:
I don't know if everyone heard but if you have a employee discount with Sprint get ready to pay more than you prevously did. Sprint will start applying the discount to the primary line only, not the plan. I have the family plan thats $129 I get a 15% discount which is $19.50. When this goes into effect I will be only getting 15% on $109.

I know whooppee a few extra bucks I have to pay. But if we don't say anything next will be our unlimited data.

Thanks,

BlueKalel
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bhavi_jp:
It's been like that since quite a while now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lexvdub1:
I just got this discount and i'm new to sprint. Can you explain this to me, i'm getting 18% and i have 2 lines w/ 129 plan.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Actually it hasn't. This is a new change.

The previous change was they stopped applying the discount to lines 3-5, but they did apply it to the base plan which includes both lines 1&2.

Now they are restructuring the base plan so it only includes line 1 and splitting out line #2 separate. The purpose of this restructuring is a back-door way of reducing your discount without changing the advertised percentage discount.

This is considered an ETF waiving event by Sprint. You can leave ETF-free if you'd like.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rayprobg:
The discount applies to the initial plan, no add ons... so as a for instance, if you are paying 129.99 for your family plan with 2 people plus you both have smart phones which would give you 2 $10 premium data charges that would bring you to a grand total of 149.99 a month before tax, now that initial 129.99 is what the discount will come off of. Also if you have more phones than that you will have your additional 19.99 per phone... the discount will come off of that as well.

EDIT: I am looking into this further, I have someone on the inside who knows all about this.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Android300ZX:
I don't think you can cancel the ETF fee with this change.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] plmiller0905:
I read about this change awhile ago. But don't you have to wait wait for the change to take place?

I think I may just call them to get some clarification on this.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] plmiller0905:
Do you know when they started this?

I hope Im not pass 30 days

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Yes, that is what it says in your contract so that is what everyone should go by.

However don't be surprised if you get a range of answers when you call in.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] plmiller0905:
Just so I have something to fall back on, what does it our Contract say? I just want to have something to fall back on when I call them.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] shu8i:
I recently got the educational rebate.

I hope this email I got from a sprint rep will help you guys have a better insight into this program than me:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Android300ZX:
I wonder if I can zero out my contacts and still stay with Sprint.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Shouldn't have other people do your homework or you might might not pass the final exam :)

http://shop2.sprint.com/en/legal/legal_terms_privacy_popup.shtml
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] plmiller0905:
Thanks... I'm gonna call them in a few.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bhavi_jp:
Thanks for clarifying. I misread OP.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BlueKalel:
Ok guys,

If you want more info I got it from slickdeals.net:

slickdeals.net/f/3839688-SPRINT-Changing-T-C-again-Feb2012-Get-out-of-Contract-ETF-free

Thanks,

BlueKalel
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lexvdub1:
Customer service told me that it will renew your contract, i forgot to ask from what date.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] plmiller0905:
What will renew your contract?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] abhaxus:
a) there is a huge thread in this very forum that covered this topic.

b) discount is not contractual. You will not be able to get out of the contract ETF fee. You may with a lot of complaining and getting lucky with customer care roulette, but getting a discount is not part of your contract. You do have to re-sign a 2 year agreement if you add a discount in the middle of your current contract, and for people who did this, you may be able to use it to get out, but I am not sure.

c) All this changes is that you will no longer get your discount on an additional 19.99 of your plan. For people on the 129.99 EDS 1500 plan, you will be getting your discount on the first 110, and not the next 19.99. There is no other difference. So you will be losing 15% on the 19.99, which is 3 dollars per month.

d) Sprint will still be far and away the cheapest of any national provider (well, T-mo is close). The maximum this change will cost any customer is $6 per month, if they are on the 27% discount that a very limited number of companies offer.

e) If you are in an area where Sprint is really terrible, this is a convenient excuse to at least try and get out of your contract, but don't be upset if it doesn't work. The 2-6 bucks ain't gonna break anyone. I think you are very likely to get a $2-6 monthly recurring credit for the length of your current contract, and very unlikely to get waived without ETF.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] plmiller0905:
I didn't want to quote your entire post, but in that other link that was just posted "Slick deals" I believe that I read that a few people did have their etf waived because of this.

In addition, people said that you wouldnt be able to get your etf waived the last time Sprint changed something, which I believe was this past July. And three people I know was able to get their etf's waived as well as a bunch of people around here.

It don't hurt to try and that's what I'm gonna do.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] luigic81:
Awesome thanks man! Will hit the thanks button when I get home
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] stangdriverdoug:
Thanks for the info bro! I look forward to seeing you over in the galaxy nexus forums!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] luigic81:
Heading to the verizon store now to look at phones and get prices on plans, something I just thought of, does verizon phones have a hacked hot spot as well? That's something I can't live without
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] eman3316@optonline.net:
As long as you root wifi tether works. Not sure about native hotspot.

FYI, Amazon and Wirefly have the Galaxy Nexus for $99.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] greeneperson:
If we port back in the 14 days with the same phone we had before we cancelled the contract wed be put back on as a new customer right? And have to sign a whole new contract? And still have an upgrade available too?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] eman3316@optonline.net:
Yup, you will have an upgrade available to you as long as you hook up a phone you already have.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] luigic81:
Fyi for all you high minute users put there, just went to the verizon store, I was told that the employee discount program does not apply to the unlimited minutes plan, that's a deal breaker for me, the 2000 min plan won't work which is the next one down, I use 3000+ non night and weekend mins per month :(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] john102:
hi

its not possible to cancel the ETF fee with this change.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] eman3316@optonline.net:
Damn, that is a lot of minutes! I don't think I use that in a year. I do believe you get to pick 10 numbers that are not on Verizon that will not use your minutes if you go with the lower plan. Do you actually speak to more then 10 people for that long on the phone?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Bear gri11z:
It is and has been done by me and many others
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] luigic81:
Mine are all outbound sales calls, definitely not the same 10 people :(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wingzfan:
Just hung up and got 2 of my last 4 lines cancelled without etf. Gotta call back and do the other 2 tomorrow when I port those numbers out.

1 more bill and Im done with Sprint finally.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] luigic81:
I'm gunna re look at the plans again, hoping I can make something work with verizon without spending too much more, I'm sick of not having good voice quality at my house. Played with the RAZR maxx today, it was on 4G lte in my area, **** was legit!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] iSaint:
Didn't want to make a new thread ..

Is there anyway legally that I can get one of my lines cancelled without paying an ETF ?

Here's the story

I just turned 18 I have a line under my parents account on sprint and would like to have my own phone on Verizon under my own name, but there's no way I can afford to pay an ETF / ask my parents to pay an ETF

any ideas .... :o
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Bear gri11z:
Roam... Other than that no not at the moment
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] iSaint:
Aghh not willing to roam just to get booted i guess ill never have my own phone line
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Bear gri11z:
Do your parents have a discount?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] n00b1269:
There are tons of ways to get out of a sprint contract. I dont thus sarcasticly but google it. I didnt know till like a year ago there are several site dedicated to getting out of contract
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] luigic81:
I just got out of my sprint contract because if this discount change, thanks to OP!!!

Will be on ATT this coming wednesday :D

I wanted Verizon but too expensive for my unique mins needs, it's been fun boys
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] victorlg88:
I just tried to call sprint. They wouldn't let me out of my plan. Said I had 30 days to do it, and the deadline has already passed.:(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Compusmurf:
Uh, yeah. like the last post date on the thread, FEBRUARY, you (and the thread) are well past the deadline. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] abhaxus:
I certainly agree that you may be able to talk your way into it... but I'm pretty sure they reality is that Sprint isn't necessarily obligated to do it. I think it would be kinda dumb to leave Sprint if you get good coverage (or even mediocre coverage) over at most 6 bucks a month, given the alternative is a data cap at a significantly higher price. In my area Sprint gets great speeds on 3G and 4G (especially with the tower upgrades done over the last 3 months), so it certainly is different here than elsewhere. But even if my data speeds were only 250-300 on 3G I would probably stay, because the future looks extremely bright and I wouldn't want to lose my unlimited data. I used almost a gig of data today on my tablet (downloaded a rom). I usually use between 2.5 and 3.5gb/month on my phone. I can't imagine changing to a provider that capped me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] plmiller0905:
I agree...

But my reasons isn't because of the speeds or the price. My reason is because I want to get kids prepaid phones instead of contract phones. I want to teach them respondsibilty. So I want to cancel their lines.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lexvdub1:
When they apply the discount on your account, it renews your contract. This is what they told me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] plmiller0905:
Oh, well that never happened to me.

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