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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] porkenhimer:
Its just business. Just like going to a sporting event and seeing all the banners lace the stadium that have nothing to do with the event but are just advertisments to get the viewer excited and maybe make them go buy a pizza and some soda while watching the game. Think of it like a comercial, you know your not gonna buy everything from watching the commercials but you might see something that interest you enough to buy. The carriers are paid by companies to put some of the software on the devices just like a commercial. They get paid by Namco, EA etc to put demo games on the devices in hopes people buy the full game. Our electronics have basically became advertising tools to squeeze money from us and its cool with me cause thats the American way and I have the choice to replace the rom or just ignore the bloatware.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Its not a rumor...it is confirmed
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] welchertc:
Sadly, your view applies to only those of us that care about the version of Android that we are running. Basically only those people that root and ROM anyways. Of all of my friends that own Android phones, most of them are clueless as to what version they are running, and could care less. I have more friends with Android phones than friends with iPhones, and only one of them could tell me what version of Android their phone has. To us, yes, the latest and greatest version of software matters. To the general public, they could give a ****. Since we are in the MAJOR minority of Android users, it is very unlikely that we will sway the carriers to upgrade software any faster.

All the carriers care about is making money. If they can release a new phone with software that is marginally better, and add all of their bull**** to it, then sell the phone by telling the average user that it's simply "better" with little further explanation, then they're going to do it. That pushes them to only care about the latest and greatest, because it makes them the most money.

If everybody were like us, it would take something truly revolutionary or amazing to sell each and every phone. When I bought my captivate, it was the best Android for ATT at the time. When I bought my infuse, it had the best screen at the time. When I bought my note, it had the best screen and the spen. Those attributes are what speaks to the average consumer. Also, when I bought my captivate, it had a strong development community started. When I bought my infuse, it was a great phone with promise of a decent development community. When I bought my note, I knew from my previous two Samsung phones that it would have at least decent development, if not awesome development. That is what has kept me loyal to Samsung. Looks matter to the average consumer. Software matters to the informed rooter and ROMer. Since ATT and the other carriers know this, they will continue catering to the average consumer that makes up 90% or more of their market, not us.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] live4nyy:
Yeah, I understand. To a certain extent it makes sense. I just hope that in the long run the majority of consumers will start to be more aware.

Also, while I know we're the minority, I feel that our "voice" is the majority. :cool:

I appreciate you guys responding to my rant amicably. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] knoxster:
I think we can pressure whoever we want but it isn't going to change the release dates or the process one iota.

Ultimately, they sold a device with software/firmware that functioned as advertised. These updates and upgrades don't get the general population (which outnumbers the OS freaks/geeks) very hot and bothered. Many people will never execute the upgrade.

I see them ultimately as gravy. While I'd love to see them come faster and all that jazz.. I try not to get too hot and bothered about it.

Ultimately, anything otherwise just angries up the blood with little benefit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] live4nyy:
I understand exactly what you're saying. I'm usually the one that says:

"Don't buy a phone unless you feel you can live with it 'as-is' for the entire contract".

Some of my frustration comes from little things like having YP Mobile integrated into the contacts list and having difficulties enabling GV for voice-mail. Or sometimes AT&T decides that the user can't change the "home page" for the browser. And ultimately, I would like to see ICS released so we can get the source code.

Again though, I understand why they do it. I just felt like releasing some steam, that's all. Thanks for the reply. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] xda1zero:
Galaxy Nexus is your answer... unfortunately there is no Galaxy Nexus Note(I would be all over that).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Dsmforlife92:
Confirmed where
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] b3asty:
I see nothing that doesn't read "Note 2". Everything else is non-existent in my world.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] wase4711:
who cares about the S3?

This is the #1 smartphone out now, period..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] live4nyy:
For sure. I actually bought the Note outright and I was trying to decide between the Galaxy Nexus and the Note for a while. The larger screen and LTE sealed the deal for me, since I live in an area covered by AT&T LTE.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] AllGamer:
after reading the official information it's only a Quad band phone not compatible with AWS 1700

it lost the appear to me

http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2...e--Designed-for-Humans-and-Inspired-by-Nature

the G.note is still a better choice almost everything the same, the only difference being the Quad core vs Dual core

screen almost the same by 0.2mm

ram the same

battery the same

everything else is the same

software... lol :D we can always get

basically having the G.note we're not losing anything if at all vs the SGS3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] wase4711:
I guess if the screen size is too much for you on the Gnote, then the S3 would be a good "second choice", but I agree; there isn't any reason at all to think the S3 is a "better" phone than the Gnote, all things considered.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ArborRes:
Aren't we all glad to be proud owners of the Galaxy Note? :D:D:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] the2rrell:
Anyone know of a good site that i can preorder the international GS3 from??

have been looking around but some of the sites i find seem shaky....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] MUFC17JW:
Will galaxy Note users get the voice and eye recognition like the SIII or even the SVoice once the ICS update is available?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
I am certain there will be more than a few things we can port over
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ryandelman:
and it appears as though it's no joke. Serious phone, even from the limited specs offered.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] i_max2k2:
I think the launched was hyped more then it really had, except the processor and new software, just the hardware wasn't ground breaking, a small evolutionary step vs the hype that surrounded, in short I'm disappointed, just like when 4S came out when everyone expected a bigger screen iPhone 5.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] the2rrell:
Just preordered mine.......:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] borijess:
I pass

Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] the2rrell:
getting it for the Wife, as i will be waiting for the note 2. but at least i will get to play with the S3 and really see what its all about.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Barbarian:
My thoughts? Not impressed...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SKyRocKeting727:
IMO NOTE > S3 > One X

My gf wants the s3, I will def play with it.

-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] esco757:
+1 I confess, I've had the Note for a week, this thing is a pure beast:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gotshoaib:
Well wasn't much impressing in pictures, but when I see S3 in videos it looks incredibly nice.

Samsung has work hard on sensor ideas and improved lot on twlauncher with much of software update s.

I will still wait for Note 2, with this features. And quad core lte and 2gig Ram.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] EZ44:
Pros/Cons/Reality

Likes:

Size - We need more 'bigger' phone options

Storage - Took long enough to get 64gb on something not called an 'iPhone'

Quad Core Exynos Processor

Dislike:

Buttons??? Wasn't Android 4.0 supposed to do away with buttons?

PenTile Screen - Really???

Looks like a Galaxy Nexus with 'buttons'

Dual Core Processor for US with LTE - (don't see how people can think otherwise)

With regards to the dual core processor for North America it's not Samsung's fault. My understanding is that there are no quad core cpu's with LTE yet. NVIDIA Tegra quad w/ LTE isn't due until next year... not sure what Qualcomm's timetable is on this as well.

Verdict:

Not worth replacing my GNote for...

Side Note:

Wouldn't trade for an HTC One X either (16GB storage on US model with no SD slot.... PLEASE!!! Clearly HTC didn't learn from the shortcomings of the Galaxy Nexus.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SKyRocKeting727:
Don't forget the locked boot loader on the AT&T version of the one X.

-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kimtyson:
Excellent discussion here. I have to agree that it's all about the money. But feel free to rant, kind sir. We're here for you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
That sucks :(

This has been confirmed? my buddy picks his up this weekend
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ercliou:
Someone here at xda posted that it's not confirmed yet.. he said something about waiting til this Sunday..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] live4nyy:
Here is an article where they got a statement from HTC themselves:

http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/4/3000175/at-t-htc-one-x-bootloader-official-unlock

Also, I would give this a read in regards to HTC's "Unlocking" program:

http://rootzwiki.com/news/_/articles/dear-htc-can-we-have-our-phones-back-r709
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Was just reading another article..confirmed it will be locked and will not be unlockable via the development site
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] AllGamer:
the SGS3 is 4.8" is only 0.5 smaller hardly noticeable difference

but for people coming from smaller phones they.ll be complaining it's huge
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Eric-1987:
Half an inch is a big difference imo.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Skizzy034:
Looks like mid-range body design with high-end internals

EDIT: The white version actually looks pretty good. Way nicer than the black/blue one. Still wouldn't trade it for my Note tho.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] erick161:
.5 inch additional screen is actually a lot... basically the same difference from the S2 to the S3.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ayhjhay:
Another piece os sh.....

Sent from my Google Phone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] lindenhurst:
Your right about that. I looked at the One x, which I think has the same size screen size as new S3( maybe .1 smaller) and it was a big difference. I'm afraid I am forever spoiled by the Note's screen size. I'll be awaiting the next Note, or some other device with a scene as large.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] MoJoePin:
I have been an iPhone owner since day one and finally am jumping ship to the Note. I was debating on getting the S3 and had waited until the announcement. I wasn't blown away by it, don't get me wrong it looks nice, I'm sure it will run very nicely, be cutting edge, etc. But, it was not the Note killer I thought it would be.

Screen size was a HUGE factor in my decision on whether to get the Note or wait for the S3, I have horrendous vision. If the S3 had been maybe 5" it's possible I'd wait for it.

There is a great article that has a great imbedded video that compares both devices side-by-side. It really helped me see how much bigger the note is side-by-side, I'm glad I found it, def swayed me towards the Note.

It won't let me post the link but if anyone wants it I can message you the link, on paper 4.8" vs 5.3" doesn't seem much so I was suprised seeing them together how much bigger the Note looks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] djxcee:
Don't forget the note is a one of a kind phone. I believe the galaxy s3 is for most people looking for a phone. We are the exception. We want a tablet phone lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] MoJoePin:
Agreed, can't wait to get my phablet, tomorrow is the day!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] porkenhimer:
I watched two side-by-side videos and both are great but the Note wins. Hands down! I do like the UI on the S3. In the one video the guy comparing them does a camera test then makes excuses when the S3 pic doesn't look as good as the pic taken with the Note. Not that cameras really matter much to me. Both screens are impressive but the Notes extra screen size beats out the S3s screen. I do not like the home button on the front of some android devices but I know a lot of people do prefer it to capacitive buttons, but for me it makes the S3 and the international Notes unattractive. I wouldn't trade my Note for the S3 but I think its probably the best device out besides the Note. I own the Note and like everyone else I've not put my hands on the S3 but I still say the note is all around slightly better.

Here is one of the vids I watched http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttFaHDhA5no&feature=youtube_gdata_player

---------- Post added at 06:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:53 PM ----------

Here is another vid i just found. I think this S3 looks much better than the white. I have a white note. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo9VlHZZS_w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] tarahv:
IDK

All I thought was "Really? That's It?" I expected more. It's like a new iPhone upgrade every year, not worth spending more money for few upgrades that will be out of date in 2 months.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] erick161:
I agree. While the S3s screen size is more than adequate...I didn't want the note because its screen was adequate. Lol. Note 2 please...with a 3000+ mah battery too please!
[General Questions and Answers] chrisdotjan:
Hello,

i've got a Android 4.0.3 Tablet (neither 3G, nor BT, nor Play-Store),

Model DIT8010, in Windows it's recognized as "CHM805HC"

it's from the importer DIFRNCE (Netherlands) and they don't ship any drivers.

Their support is stupid enough what a ADB-Driver is....

So I would like to get it accessed via ADB für Superoneclick or other things.

But I don't know how to find any working USB-driver.

Who can help? Which informations do you need additionally?
[General Questions and Answers] Noxeus_:
Same device

I've got that same device, got it for free as a gift..

Even on their site there is no information about this device.

It's running on 3.0.8+ kernel and 4.0.3 android.

The build number is V1.0.3.IML74K.eng.root.20120312.153540_HW:1.0.0.0

No hit's on Google on that whatsoever ...
[General Questions and Answers] protox 109:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2239958

Try this , it may work
[LG Revolution] Silicon Knight:
So I am looking for an app that will block calls and texts. The only ones I can find only block the numbers that you put on the blacklist. But I want to find one (if it even exists) or at least find a way to just block any call that is not in my contact list, including private/unregistered/blocked numbers etc etc. Cause I got my crazy stalker chik who keeps calling me from different numbers, and every time she calls me from a new one i add it to the list, but this chik seems to have an infinite amount of numbers she can call from hahahaha So i need one that will just straight up block any call that isn't in my contacts.
[LG Revolution] Silicon Knight:
Finally after downloading like 20 different apps, i just found one, i didn't think it did what i was looking for at first, but i was looking through it again and it has the 2 settings i wanted. "Block call from anyone not in your contact list" and "Block calls from all Private/Unregistered Numbers".

So In case anyone else wants to find this app as well, it's called "Mr.Number" and it's free. It not only blocks calls but texts as well. And there is soooooo many different settings and preferences, so you can completely customize everything. You can even set it to block all calls from anyone if you want to. There are seriously a ****-ton of settings/customization's/preferences for this app.
[LG Revolution] downtownscience:
Read about an app called NQ Mobile Manager on TechRepublic today.

can't post link but Google techrepublic and mobile manager
[LG Revolution] golook:
I have the same problem

I have the same problem before, but now I use some apps to solve that problem,

Such as WhosCall, Mr. Number, Number Guru and so. If you travel to the USA, I will say Mr Number is great for you. But it would collect your number to their database as well. So now I use WhosCall which is the one I use more often, because it offers more databases in Asia and Europe, which is very useful for me. And it provide much more strick policy for user's own data.
[LG Revolution] Bait-Fish:
I have no experience with this but Root Call Blocker sounds like it may be an option.
[LG Revolution] patsoxfan:
There is another by the same developer called Call Master

it contains the blocker app and more.
[LG Revolution] safet.me:
I recommend you to try Blaclist (from AntTek Inc. on Google Play) in which you can block

- Specific number

- Number not in your contact

- Prefix/postfix/ pattern matching number
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK0060:
So i upgraded my european GalaxyS II to Android 4.0.3 (ICS) and i want to root it.

The thing i was wondering was, what insecure kernel should i use? Or does the kernel even matter?

My current kernel is:3.0.15-I9100XWLP7

Thanks in advance! :)

-olawp
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK0060:
Can i install clockwork and cyanogen with this root?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atifsh:
Clockwork comes with cfroot.

Yes you can flash cm9 using cwm
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imperiale:
By flashing an insecure kernel, you will get clockwork mod recovery boot menu.

You can flash cyanogen by finding the zip, full wipe (look up instructions, not sure if needed). Or just get a CM9 based rom like D4. :D

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK0060:
So no safe stable ICS Cyanogenmod yet?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 3583621:
Or

Or an aopk based rom like Hydrog3n ;)

---------- Post added at 10:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:47 PM ----------

They dont want to release it as stable yet, but the nighlies i've tried are working really good. Check the q&a thread of cm9, theres not alot on the not working list.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK0060:
Ive heard that if you use CF root you cant install rom manager, is this true?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imperiale:
I have no clue, but from what I understand it is not really necessary (you can already backup, restore, update within CWM) so why even bother with another app? Just my two cents.

Re cyanogen, I think pretty much everything is working except HDMI out. Nevertheless I highly recommend a rom based on CM9 or aokp as someone else said.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lost.soul:
While this is true,i wouldn't try it to be honest.. Allot of phones were bricked using rom manager :/

Just sick to cwm recovery menu it has everything you may possibly need.
[Thunderbolt General] Newt:
Thanks to a good friend I will be getting a bolt in a few days, and I have plans for you guys... We will see what the future brings
[Thunderbolt General] LunaticSerenade:
Man, you're everywhere! This is good news for my buddy with a bolt though!
[Thunderbolt General] Newt:
I figured these guys might want sense 4 in the near future
[Thunderbolt General] armada786:
Hey, when an ICS leak with a working RIL rolls around, I'd much rather have Sense 4 than 3.6.

More functionality, less shiny black. :p
[Thunderbolt General] LunaticSerenade:
Ha ha, that'll be sweet. I do all the flashing for him, so I'm super excited too!
[Thunderbolt General] smtom:
Yay for Newt!

Ran your work on my Incredible, look forward to this!
[Thunderbolt General] donnyp1:
Right on dude! Great news!
[Thunderbolt General] dizzyman1180:
Sweetness!! Glad to see you over here man. I loved your work on the inc 2!! Looking forward to it. Gladly be a tester.
[Thunderbolt General] watt9493:
AWWWWWWW YEEEEAAAHHHH!!!!! Nice to see you here newt. Missed you when you left the incredible!

Sent from my ADR6400L
[Thunderbolt General] nowetdio:
Heard you pulled off solving the rezound RIL. Welcome back!!
[Thunderbolt General] disconnecktie:
Newt!!!!:) You're the best. I loved your work on the dinc2. Can you help me with something? I sent you a pm. I know you're super busy with all the roms you maintain. I'm working on my first port and could use some help with something.
[Thunderbolt General] Viper32:
Great News...............

Glad to see you over here also Newt........

Viper
[Thunderbolt General] Forgetfull:
Yay!!! You're the best on Inc2
[Thunderbolt General] geoff5093:
Awesome! Even less reason to upgrade from the TB now!
[Thunderbolt General] Newt:
Glad to see some of you are excited... Bolt is in the mail
[Thunderbolt General] donnyp1:
Im stoked dude. Your tbolt rom is the one ive used the most. Your work always been top notch.
[Thunderbolt General] dblkspecial:
I tried flashing your rom but it won't leave the HTC splash screen...
[Thunderbolt General] donnyp1:
Use superwipe after u wipe, then flash
[Thunderbolt General] dblkspecial:
Tried that. Still stays on the splash screen
[Thunderbolt General] Nate14:
Redownload whatever rom you're flashing.
[Thunderbolt General] guinzo:
i'm leavin some trace hehehe XD

love to hear developer still have Bolts for further development :)
[Thunderbolt General] Watoy:
I think he's talking about gingeritis 3D or, not sure if thats the right name but i remember newtoroot had a rom from mikroms and it required you to flash a patch immediately after flashing the room, if im not mistaken the links were either deleted or simply doesnt work but I could be wrong on that
[Thunderbolt General] dblkspecial:
Gingeritis 3d works fine. It's the sense 3.5 rom I want to use but I can't download the reboot fix for it to boot up. Anyone able to reupload the fix to a different site?
[Thunderbolt General] Jrocker23:
Looking fwd to your work...Thanks
[Thunderbolt General] santod040:
THESE are the patches you are seeking.
[Thunderbolt General] teddyastuffed:
O wow newt on the tbolt -_- I loved ur dinc work :)) gj on rezound work too, was totally considering getting one just to follow ur stuff and some other old dinc devs lol. I'm like ur dev groupie :D sign my phone plz???? :)
[Thunderbolt General] dblkspecial:
Any way to dl then from my phone? I try n it just says waiting for data connection..
[Thunderbolt General] KeithLing1115:
Me too!?!?
[Thunderbolt General] Newt:
Guys haven't heard from the device donor not sure whats up, but if anyone else had a bolt laying around with a working esn shoot it ny way and ill hook you up... I'll try to get ahold of the donor and see what's up
[Thunderbolt General] Scooter Scott:
You from New Castle, IN?
[Android General] bracca:
Hi,

I am using a prepaid service after transferring number to Google Voice.

I am researching providers. It seems in my area T-mobile has decent HSPA+ speeds. But ATT 4g LTE may come soon, too.

So, the question: which phone meets these criteria

- future-proof

- unlocked/unlockable for use with T-mobile and ATT for data mainly

- ready out-of-the-box or after rooting/radio flashing for all the current and foreseeable bands?

I've read that one current ATT 4G LTE phone (can't remember which, maybe Skyrocket or Note) can have a radio flashed that will make it work on T-mobile HSPA+.

Thank you!
[Android General] lowandbehold:
Galaxy Nexus. Unlocked and pentaband right out of the box, no flashing radios needed. Gets T-mobile and AT&T 3g and 4g. Super easy to root, dev community that is second to none..AAANNNNNDDD available brand new on google.com for $399.99 with a US warranty.