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[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] cannothas:
My fav thing about android that you'll have to kiss goodbye: functional voice control. Sure, you can tell siri to open the pod bay doors, or ask her where to dump a body, but half the time she tells you the servers are unavailable - and apple just keeps overloading their voice control servers. I admit that I've had trouble with voice search too, but in playing with siri, I prefer voice search.

Like anything, there are pro's and con's.

Sent from my HTC PH39100
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] saint168:
The way I see it, you are either a iPerson or you are not. Once you got used to using an Android phone, there is no turning back to the iPhone. If you started with iPhone, chances you won't want to switch either.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] carlosjcar:
I was on the iCrap before and I was bored of it in a day, you can try it. But I guarantee your will be sorry. If you are used to have new Roms and features and hacks widely available on a regular basis, and Like to customize all you can. Do not bother to get the icrap...
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] slimslim:
If I wanted an iphone I would be typing on it now :). I like the design and the stability of ios, but as I spend about 2 to 3 hours on my device's screen I need at least 4.5", also LTE is useful. Some of my friends are considering switching from iphone to bigger devices, tired of zooming in all the time, not enough estate on the screen. I also can't give up the customization of the Android, I couldn't live without widgets, bad habit picked up from winmo devices with custom launchers :-).

Without exaggeration, if I would have an iphone 4s lying around, I would probably only take it with me when I go out at night for display, but I'd keep the vivid for day to day use.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] davezaff:
No freaking way
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] haggardh:
If that's the app. I understand that. Do a test again on a website neither phones have been to. Like pooprace.com the vivid will win. Or it did in my case
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] jul644:
not my experience with the vivid vs 4s! in Canada where i live both load like a snail even over wi-fi.

the app is bad on both platforms to much to load it seems
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] come at me bro:
16 gig for nothing or 32 for the diff.. hun bucks??

My itt guy is giving me his upgrade in exchange
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] willgill:
???????????
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] htcvividnoob:
Coming from a 3GS to a Vivid, there is NO way I would ever be able to go back to the small screen size of iPhones.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] come at me bro:
The 4s is actually preety neat, I wouldn't use anyother iPhone
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] mohcho:
Kind of amusing that the speed and functionality of a phone is based on loading speeds of the Facebook app.

Kind of tells you how much people actually use their phone as a phone anymore.

Everytime I take out my HTC Raider, all the iphone users comment how big the screen is and look at their phone and look back at my phone with a "oh I wish I had a bigger screen" face. And yes, I'm ONLY talking about phone screen size, nothing else. :)
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] come at me bro:
I'm actually on my phone all day literary all day. And I've contributed to this community,you?
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] crash447:
There is absolutely no way I would choose a 4s over a Vivid. My first android phone was an HTC Hero and I was fine with it. Switched to an iPhone 4 for a few months and was fairly pleased, things worked well and I had a few more app options. It was nothing earth shattering, but was good. I then went to a 4s and have never been more disappointed in a technology upgrade. In my opinion the 4 to 4s upgrade is a complete joke. Siri is not worth it at all in my opinion. Half the time she can't connect to the server and a quarter of the time she gets everything wrong. I finally sold mine and was planning on going back to a 4, just because I couldn't justify the money for the 4s.

On a whim, I said I will just try a newer, nicer android and picked up a Vivid. I could not be happier. It does everything I could want and I never feel limited by Apple's walls. I even jailbroke my iPhone and still felt severely limited. Just to change something small like number of apps in a folder costs money on cydia and half the time the stuff you change looks horrible.

Back to my Vivid. It has been awesome. I have not found anything I can't do on a website. I really didn't realize how limited I had been on websites, but I am constantly watching videos and things on my phone that never would have been an option on my iPhone and they are actually things that I want to watch. I also was mainly tempted to go back to android because of things like Google Maps.

All of this comes down to personal preference. My wife is still on a 4s and I think it is a good phone for her, but I feel limited with iPhones and I would never say that a 4s out performed a Vivid in any situation. When I pick up my wife's 4s, I feel like I am stepping back in time. I seem to always have this thought of "Oh, I remember when phones worked this way." Once again personal preference, but after using both I would definitely choose Vivid.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] mike21pr:
Back when it ran Gingerbread, I would have considered it since performance was IMO sub par (not counting roms or anything) but the official ICS update made this thing a totally different beast!!! I have never used an android phone so smooth consistantly (and I came from a SGS2) Its the first phone that i actually PREFER stock. Top that with the 30+MB I get with LTE at home, the iPhone 4S has nothing that will make me switch
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] DownTheCross:
iphone 4s vs. vivid

=

IRS trouble vs. free money

...just saying.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] come at me bro:
So I shouldn't trade my slow laggy aandroid with its subpar screen and service for a beatituful fast ahmaxing screen decent service phone that I can resell for 500 bucks

Also say what you want the second one is more customizable, doesn't have flash but it does as a app
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] charlyee:
I do believe you have your mind made up and looking for reasons to justify. :)

If you want the 4s, go ahead and and get it but don't try to convince us that our Vivid "slow and laggy", or other attributes that you have assigned to it.

The only thing I will give the 4s an edge on is the screen. I have never chosen a device based on It's resale value so it doesn't matter to me but yes the iPhones hold their value better.

I own an iPad2 so yes I do know what the limitations of the iOS are as others have pointed out.

Good luck with the 4s.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] a40dayflud818:
I think you have to consider your audience when asking this question. With all respect for you, you have asked this question in an area that is basically a rival to the phone you're considering. So there is going to be some bias towards the Vivid.

My recommendation is that if you believe that you will feel better with an iPhone, then by all means, take the appropriate measures to get one. If there is a Blackberry that you prefer, then do it. Or if perhaps there's another Android device that you like more then have at it. Your opinions are just as valuable as anyone elses.

But I would suggest that you go into the store and plan to spend about an hour with that phone. Look at 3rd party sites like phonescoop or phonearena. Check out comparisons on YouTube. That way, whatever you decided to do, you can feel comfortable you didn't do it on impulse. =)
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] come at me bro:
Our I can try a note, my itt guy has a upgrade for his air card, he needs a Android device to learn it,basically for server settings and VPN, he offered to give me 200 bucks on his upgrade as a favor so basically I can get something for free to hundred bucks
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] crash447:
In your first post when you ask if people could switch to a 4s would they, I thought you really were interested in what people would do. I tried to give you a detailed explanation of my experience with both devices. When I read your comment above that I quoted, it makes it seem that you have made up your mind and really didn't care what anyone on here said in the first place. There is nothing wrong with switching to a 4s or a Galaxy Note or a Blackberry. It all comes down to personal preference and sometimes people have to try them all out to find what they like. If you want an iPhone, then go get an iPhone, but I now kind of feel like I wasted my time by trying to honestly answer your question.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Jirv311:
Yes, please trade your Vivid for the iPhone. Do it today if possible. :rolleyes:

Sent from my HTC Vivid
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Reclaim:
You said it.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Aus_Azn:
Please trade ASAP.

Any minute unit of respect I had for you for attempting to test alpha CM9 just went out the window the moment I read this thread.

Why do you even come here? Just eBay your Vivid, stop complaining and leave.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] come at me bro:
Wow
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] come at me bro:
And I decided against the iPhone fawk that, if I was going to get something else it would be a note or a galaxy s3
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] :
Troll
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] megatronisabeast:
Can we close this please, this is the vivid forum, let's discuss the vivid here. Go to off topic if you want to discuss this type of stuff.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Aus_Azn:
To be brutally honest, by continuously posting about how crap Android and the Vivid is and how great iPhone is on an ANDROID and WinMo based forum, you were just asking to get your behind kicked and flamed.

I don't give a damn that you were helping out with CM9. With that level of ignorance...Ugh.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] adriansantos:
Hi, anyone got instagram working on their sga running on cm7.2? If yes, how? :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] pyronia:
Working fine for me...on cm7 unofficial...

What how? Just install and enjoy :p

regards,

•ƒγяύs ργяσ™• eBuddy XMS pin: A24D43B9

[rOms dOn't KiLL phOnE, nOob dO]
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] InverseSandwich:
I just noticed it on play. It's quite cool!

Sent from Samsung Galaxy Ace
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] blindboylevy:
This, if it doesn't work. Try to reinstall..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] codeknight11:
Incompatible on official CM7.2 -.-
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] opawix00:
Normal play store install
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] adriansantos:
Re all: I am on TheEnd v4, based on cm7.2 unofficial. Doesn't work for me. After cropping,it returns to the folder of pictures. And the picture is not there, doesn't process. But the picture is saved on sd card, also I can't upload from gallery.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] adriansantos:
Guys,on what rom are you on? I might switch rom now.:(
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] opawix00:
vo-1's rom
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] shreyasvb:
workin perfectly in stock rom :p
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] adriansantos:
Ok, I think I need to swtich to a different ROM.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] jumbobombo:
Works great in infintyfinal

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Sent from my Ace. Galaxy Ace
[Nokia Lumia 800] edkis:
Hi.

I have locked Lumia 800 of the operator O2 UK.

Does anyone have experience with http://www.cellun​locker.net ?

After entering the IMEI into the form I got the info /Matching IMEI record found and ready for processing!/. Price is around 30€ and a waiting period 3-10 business days.

Is it real and reliable ?
[Nokia Lumia 800] Wiggy Fuzz:
if you're on o2 pay monthly you can unlock your phone for free on their website.

it takes 2 weeks max, and the SIM must be in the handset at all times (don't put the SIM into a different phone)

O2 unlocking form

don't worry about it mentioning the iphone. it works for most o2 locked phones.
[Nokia Lumia 800] edkis:
Thx but the problem is that I got it and I don't know for which contract /if at all/ has been purchased and I don't have the original o2-uk sim card.

Therefore I think about the method of unlocking from www.cellunlocker.net
[Nokia Lumia 800] edkis:
Still nothing new ?
[Nokia Lumia 800] catrechaykhet:
I've bought a few unlocked codes from cellunlocker for my BlackBerry phones. No experiences with other phone brands.

Overall, it's a good site to me. You should use Paypal to protect your purchase :).
[Nokia Lumia 800] crusieUser:
HI, Did you have any luck with this? I have an o2 mobile that I want unlocked too. I checked cellularunlocker.net however they seem to have the option only for Orange and not o2.

Did you have any success?
[Nokia Lumia 800] crusieUser:
Hi Guys,

As of Today 2 nov 2012, Mobileunlocked.co.uk, and CellUnlocker are unlocking O2 Lumia phones. I was able to get my Lumia 800 unlocked. I got the code within 3 days.
[Nokia Lumia 800] ascottuk:
How much did they charge buddy?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] munson11:
Hey guys, I think I screwed up here and I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem:

Basically, I had a rooted E4G Touch with a custom ROM installed. I went to install ANOTHER custom ROM THROUGH ODIN, as this previous ROM (I believe it was a Calkulin variant) did NOT have CWM recovery. During the ODIN process, something went wrong, and my computer/ODIN...basically, everything froze up while doing the MODEM portion. NOW I can't do anything.

- CWM was able to install on the thing...but it does not recognize my external SD card now. Every time I try to mount it, I get a "Error mounting /emmc".

- I'm still able to get into download mode on the phone, however the phone is not recognized on any computer I've tried. I've attempted multiple computers/USB cords and nothing picks it up.

I'm running out of ideas here. I picked up a USB jig that should be here soon, so I'm going to try that and reset the counter....which leads me to my next question: If I use that, can I take the thing back to Sprint and get a replacement? I have the insurance plan and everything, so if they won't take it back because of the custom software I guess I could always smash it or something...

Any help would be appreciated!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
The ROM you flashed through ODIN was for this phone, right?

What custom ROM are you referring to that was available through ODIN?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
assuming you flashed the right ROM, start with the basics..if you can get into download mode then try a simple reboot of your computer. Sometimes Odin won't recognize after it has been run
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] munson11:
It was the CyanogenMod 9 rom that is out there right now. IN the post (I'm having trouble finding it as I'm not at that computer right now) they had an ODIN variation for people such as myself, where you were to flash that and then go back through to update it to the latest version.

I attempted this as well :( Went through and rebooted the computer with the phone plugged in. Rebooted with it not plugged in. Plugged the phone in with ODIN on the screen and started it up. Started it up unplugged, went into download mode on the phone, and then plugged it in. Still nothing.

And I just realized I posted this in General and not Q&A...and chance I could get this moved since I am clearly out of my mind right now?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
The only odin component involved with flashing CM9 is flashing a gb kernel with a CWM recovery. I haven't seen a cm9 tar, this is why I'm confused. Finding out exactly what you flashed will help in understanding what the problem is.

To flash cm9 you need to odin a gb cwm kernel and then boot to recovery and install cm9. However, that's not a tar, its an update.zip.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] munson11:
Yeah it was definitely a tar.md5 file, which leads me to believe I was incredibly dumb and possibly flashed a ROM for a different model phone. I'm having difficulty finding the post now which is very strange. This could be one of those moments where I take a good hard look in the mirror and figure out just what the heck I was thinking.

I'll keep looking for what exactly I did wrong, but in the mean time is there anything else I could attempt or look for short of attempting that USB jig and making a trip to Sprint? I'm feeling like a huge idiot right now. I've done this how many times now and when I finally make a mistake, it turns out to be huge.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
Maybe you should post the link to exactly what you were flashing...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lballer69:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/cyanogenmod-9-galaxy-s-ii-download/

Please tell me this isnt what you flashed.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
Well ultimately you can try uninstalling / reinstalling drivers. But you say this issue exists across multiple pcs so that likely isn't it.

You can try another cable and see if you have any success with that.

Other then that, it kinda really depends what is in that tar you flashed. Once you find it, post the link, and that will help troubleshoot your issue.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] munson11:
Haha I am a freaking idiot. How in the heck did I manage to do this...I definitely flashed this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1419102

I do not know what was going through my head last night...but it was not any sort of smart thoughts. A rope and a sturdy tree are what I require at this point, correct? :(

Whatever insults you guys would like to throw at me, I will take. I clearly deserve them :'(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
Did you flash the bootloader from that device? ie did your steps include this? \/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] munson11:
Negative, I started right at the "Using the noob-proof ODIN method:". It said noob-proof and I decided that would be the easiest. It turns out it is very easy...if you're flashing to the correct phone :P Plus, I'd used ODIN before and felt comfortable with it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Epix4G:
Ha ha that's the first one for this method......look up jtag they may fix it for u if u don't have USB .... About 60 with shipping
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
I just downloaded the tar to have a look at whats included.

After flashing this you'll have a bootloader for the intl. sgs2. This is a problem many ran into when original SGS2 leaked tars started surfacing as well.

JTAG might be able to fix it, I'm not sure whether people with this issue were successful or not with JTAG repair as the intl gs2 flashing boat seems to have sailed now. However, a jig will likely do nothing, unfortunately.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] munson11:
Ok thank you for your help on this. You don't think a jig will reset the counter or anything so that I can take it back to Sprint? If not, I'm not above "dropping" it on the ground and using the insurance I have on it for a replacement.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
I don't foresee it working only because your phone isn't recognized by your pc and the problem doesnt lie on the pc side.

The problem is instead with the port on the phone which leads me to believe it won't recognize a jig either.

A jtag if successful will leave you with more money in your pocket and a non-returb. Something to consider if you've got a backup phone you can use for a few days.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Epix4G:
I don't see sprint replacing it with cm9 On it .... And u will need mobile Odin to get back to stock but with it not mounting the Emmc probably can't do that .... That is your hope to get back to stock using mobile Odin someway .... Triangle away app will reset Odin count but with no radio you need to get apps to do it and no sd from what u said ...maybe tell insurance u lost it and get it replaced

Jtag should work also since there is no emmc failure like the blue light of death bricks ...
[General Questions and Answers] SynysterXJ:
Cause I hope not. What happens if your phone is frozen and the power button will not reboot it? Hope going forward that this is not the wave of the future.
[General Questions and Answers] htc fan89:
Then you have to wait for the battery to die:eek:
[General Questions and Answers] upichie:
I own an SGS. We just hold the power button down and it resets the phone. I haven't done a battery pull in over a year. It isn't the same for other phones?
[General Questions and Answers] sLiKK:
Iphone has it!
[General Questions and Answers] shmoejoe:
I don't care if non-removable batteries are the future as long as the reset is hard-coded with physical buttons.

On my Xperia S it's the case, and I find it actually much easier than pulling the battery out after every crash or loops. On my X10 I tended to crash it a lot, and it was annoying to have to pull out the back all the time, now I can just hit two buttons :)
[General Questions and Answers] droid_does:
look below

different button combo's sometimes but essentially yes

the asus transformer (not a phone I know but still...non removable battery) if it locks up you just hold the power button down.

http://www.technipages.com/how-to-reset-droid-razr-if-frozen.html
[General Questions and Answers] Archer:
Yep, all my devices have been the same. It can take up to 10 seconds on some of them, but just holding down power has always done it for me, even during mad freezing.
[General Questions and Answers] thund3rsh0ck:
I think non-removable batteries are the future. They allow for longer battery life as the battery can be molded in any shape within the phone. There would definitely be features in place (such as holding down the power button for a hard reset). I don't ever see a need to pull the battery. The only thing that worries me is that when your battery does die, you can't just stick in a replacement. That might be an issue when you're on the move and can't find a place to charge.
[General Questions and Answers] rowly94:
To be honest, the way smartphones have been manufactured for the last few years indicates that non-removable will become the norm.

My only gripe is not being able to take spare batteries with me - not a problem if battery life is decent, but with my iPhone 3GS and Nokia Lumia 800 I had to take a battery case or Power Monkey with me to gigs or camping weekends, because it just wouldn't hold out for the duration.

Non-removable wouldn't be a problem really if manufacturers ensured battery life was decent, which some newer phones seem to be trying.
[General Questions and Answers] Skellig86:
A non removable battery is fine with me as long as the phone has a very good batter inside. I'd love for 2500 mAh but will settle 2200+ mAh

Why the hell aren't more manufacturers following Motorola's 3300 mAh?
[General Questions and Answers] monsterduc1000:
I certainly hope not! It is always nice to be able to go to a bigger battery or have a spare around so you are not always plugged in to a wall...
[General Questions and Answers] bamx2:
Please no . They aren't doing any favors for the consumer . They want to encourage- " My phone battery is done. Well since it requires expensive shop service to replace it, then maybe it is time to buy a new and improved phone "
[General Questions and Answers] mass.w:
and how it is with laptops?

you may remove battery,

but you press and hold button for few seconds.

non removable battery operated phones require holding combinations of power and one of volume rockers.
[General Questions and Answers] hungry81:
I do want replacable batteries. Its my phone and I want the option. People who are saying they don't mind cannot be serious.
[General Questions and Answers] vamu4u:
i would use skype
[General Questions and Answers] mass.w:
Because they screw it first to announce thinnest phone to make brand famous again.

Always brands want to compete in size weight etc, like 1 or 2 mm does matter.

mass.w on droidrazr
[General Questions and Answers] blackbuddha:
I think replaceable battery is better. Especially when it's worn out and you want to change a new one quickly. Otherwise, I'm not sure whether a non-replaceable one would raise battery life.