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[HTC One S] dc211:
Up until the One S I bought my own smart phones and stayed off contract using T-mobile the whole time. I was paying $400 or $500 every year or so for a new phone because I wanted to stay off contract.

I had a $43 monthly phone bill that gave me more minutes, text and data then I used. The reality of it was that I would have paid the same $43 a month to T-mobile even if I got a new phone from them every 2 years. I screwed myself out of at least 2 phone upgrades because I didn't want to be "on contract."

This last time around I got tired of chasing the best phone bill and said **** it. I had my brothers cancel their lines and we moved to a family plan. Instead I got a free Amaze and 2 One S's (sp?) for $200 each. The services averages out to $46 a line now with unlimited everything. But Yes I was about to pay $600 for the phone.

I'm not sure of your location but US carriers don't really offer a big advantage for being "off contract." Another thing to keep in mind is that T-mobile has a low ETF. It's only $200 if it's within the first 12 months. After that it's $100.

As for the GSIII, I don't think there will be a big difference between the 2 in terms of CPU preformance. I don't think it matters what their scores are in benchmarks for CPU preformance either. I never noticed any difference in day to day use on a PC going from 2 cores to 4 cores. I expect that to be the same on phones.

However, the GPU on the GSIII should be a lot better. IMHO the GPU on the S4 is it's weakness. So if you play graphic intense games it's one thing to keep in mind. The deal breaker for me between the 2 phones is SIZE. The GSIII is too big for me to even consider.
[HTC One S] rootrider:
The price for Samsung Galaxy S III on amazon.de (Germany) is about 587.80 € right now without contract. This means 735.80 US$.

The One S is from 430.00 € up so it's 538.27 US$.

The One X: 546.00 € = 684 US$

So the real question is: Is the GSIII worth 735$?

In my opinion not. That without any explanations.

The price of the GSIII will drop into the One Xs regions within the first four weeks, as its the direct competitor. Also we should consider that there is a big difference in marketing between the phone companies in the US and Europe.

I personally paid 120.00 € for my One S signing a new two year contract with monthly fees of about 37 somthing Euros (I'll have to look up the exact numbers so) with T-Mobile Germany.
[HTC One S] dullhunk:
To the op: u can get into a contract before sunday .. With the tmobile's bogo scheme u get two one s.. Use one , sell the other one and u bring ur expenditure to 1000$ ..

I can buy the other one if u think it would be a stupid hassle to find a buyer :)
[HTC One S] avetny:
Any HTC got good CPU (a specially KRAIT A-15)

But our GPU (adreno 225) is garbage !
[HTC One S] qwerty warrior:
Krait isnt A15

and 225 isnt garbage

225

225 bench
[HTC One S] coupetastic-droid:
That means he will have to apply for 2 lines to be able to receive the buy one get one free sale. When you buy one, they don't just give you another just for free. You have to upgrade a second line or open a second line up.
[HTC One S] LikeaG2root:
LOL

Sent from my HTC One S using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[HTC One S] mozahsuf:
But wouldn't receiving two phones mean I'll be signing up for two contracts?
[HTC One S] scuzzbag87:
U people expect me to believe the best chip is out already? Yea right its qualcomm known for there lagginess and this is coming from a guy who has one in there phone. The s3 with exynos and throw in Samsungs tweaks and better coding than HTC should be the top dog phone again this year
[HTC One S] avetny:
Qualcomm	Snapdragon S4	MSM8260A	28 nm	ARM Cortex-A15

I don't need benchmark's...

I got cell phone store in my home. I DO test's.

Any Adreno GPU is bull**** compare with Exynos.

I bought this phone just for the test's of the "KRAIT A-15"

And bench results is very powerful.

HTC - good CPU. Nothing else.
[HTC One S] TramainM:
Key word their bud, "Known" S4 is a strong prosessor to bench what the exynos did, take those with a grain of salt but i mean EVERY bench mark out their. Plus 800 for a plastic phone? Just because the Snap S3 was known for its lagginess doesn't mean the s4 is because it isn't. Just saying it kinda kills that Tmo SGSII you sen't that message from. Why don't you get the phone first? I mean the only thing you post about the one Series is things about the S3. Seem like a Fanboy to me.

Bud preorders mean S***. their phones are plastic! PLASTIC! Instead of 99 burst with a camera you get 20... Sounds like a rip off of htc to me? HTC is shouting YOLO (You obviously lack originality). Post from (Are you swapping your One X for an S3? Should I?!)

Seriously though, the one series can compete with the SGSIII. The one S did and beat it and its dual core. Plus its thinner, and its made of medal not plastic. The camera is better and ORIGINAL.

Moral of the story don't talk about something unless you have it in Hand because I have played around with a SGSIII and it has a cool lockscreen and nice wallpapers ill give it that.
[HTC One S] mozahsuf:
tramaim M: so you would you get the S or 600? is there a better deal out there?
[HTC One S] mozahsuf:
I'm not sure I agree with you here. Yes I am based in the US and yes I do think--depending on your budget--no contract plans offer substantial savings over contract plans.

IF you can minimize your talking and/or use skype (when you have wifi access) to make phone calls, then I don't see how any national carrier contract plans can beat T mobile's $30 100 minute and unlimited text/data plan. I've had this plan for seventh months and do not want to go back to a contract.

For seven months I've spend $210 on phone expenses ($30x7months), whereas individual plans with data and texting can cost as high as $70 before taxes. This means they would have paid $210+ after THREE months of service whereas I paid $210 after seven months for the SAME service. In fact, data itself can cost as high as $30 a month on top of the cost of minutes, texts, taxes and service charges, and I, again, am paying $30 for the entire package of minutes text and data. And if you buy through Walmart at some locations, you pay no tax.

So the only drawbacks I see to no contract plans is perhaps limited roaming options, low minutes if you use my plan, and the annoying responsibility of refilling your plan on a monthly basis via internet or going into a store to buy credit.

Basically, if your contract is charging you more than $60/mo, then you'd probably be better served by going no contract. Tmobile, for example, has a $50/mo no contract plan that offers unlimited texting, talking and web.
[HTC One S] louis.b:
Samsung fan boys on the loose. Quick everyone cover all your senses to not listen to their garbage.

Srsly people like these dont get warning messages ....
[HTC One S] Totòòò:
No dude. You can easily find on craiglist for 420$
[HTC One S] avetny:
Actually he is kind of correct.

;)
[HTC One S] louis.b:
The US version will not get Quad-core. And benchmark wise the S3 does not win in every test. So no he is not correct.
[HTC One S] scuzzbag87:
Hey I only like the best granted I have the s2 with an s3 chip.still beats the amaze with the same chip. if HTC was good they would be number 1 but there not.. As for plastic are serious who instilled this idea that phones have to be made out of metal( HTC fanboys anyone) seriously they have u hookline and sinker, always getting wet when they say "hey guys look at this new HTC phone its made out of super magic hard material and we made it using the some gimmicky process no one else is doing". Those are cheap gimmicks like the micro are oxidation (didn't they say it wouldn't chip ooops) . I'm gonna be using my phone NOT dropping evrytime. Are u guys gonna be driving these things there not freaking cars. u guys that clumsy that u need them to be made out of all metal
[HTC One S] LikeaG2root:
Samsung...the "UNORIGINAL" should be their motto.

Samsung phones look like flattened iPhones and are not quality and UNIQUELY built as HTC.

Samsung markets like iPhones with their over hyped presentation and stupid motto..." Inspired by nature blah, blah". Love S-Voice...how cool and UNORIGINAL.

Samsung makes fun of the I sheep but in doing so have created a new generation of sheep.

Samsung sheep are just as bad as isheep...how ironic,lol.

Listen Samsheep , tech evolves and things change. HTC has done their homework and come back very competitive . So stop acting like isheep who always base their opinions on past reputation.

Anyways HTC was on top before and no reason they cannot have a top phone. Only things that hurt HTC is that they don't try to be Apple like Samsung therefore they don't get a bunch sheep like following. Samsheep think their **** don't stink. Hmm who does that sound like?

Enjoy your Sammy phone and we will enjoy our choice of phone but stop trolling cause all we see is baa, baa, baa...coming from you.

Sent from my HTC One S using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[HTC One S] scuzzbag87:
Hahaha HTC building unique phones? Didn't they make the one series cuz all of there other phones all looked the same and were very similar and needed to stop pumping out the same phone over and over with minor changes. Seriously all there phones have that evo ish design that made them popular it's time to move on now that was 2years ago
[HTC One S] avetny:
No don't say don't say...

1- Who cares about US version ? (we buy international always;))

2- Exynos 4212 Quad (LTE supported)

So A&TT definitely will get it.

But example I already pre ordered my SGSIII. (INTERNATIONAL version)
[HTC One S] corymaunder:
New 2-yr. agmt. on

qualifying plan required.

Data service required. to get the phone for 250 with new contract you have to sign up for there 79.99 plan....my plan is 59.99 so i bought the phone from t mobile and kept my current plan i use t mobile payment plan 200 down 20 a month for 20 months interest free

new plan 79.99 x 24 = 1919.76 + 250 = 2169.76

keep my plan 59.99 x 24 = 1439.76 + 600 = 2039.76

save 130 over 2 years and no contact
[HTC One S] seangprice:
Samsung trolls are on patrol. Not sure why they are in the HOS forum. Oh I guess it's because there's nothing to talk about over in the sgiii boards.
[HTC One S] edscholl:
Sure, but the etf is a relative low $200 per line. I don't know why anyone would pay full price for these phones versus signing up for contract, then paying etf (unless they have really crappy credit I suppose).
[HTC One S] mozahsuf:
edscholl:

But wouldn't receiving two phones mean I'll be signing up for two contracts?

Sure, but the etf is a relative low $200 per line. I don't know why anyone would pay full price for these phones versus signing up for contract, then paying etf (unless they have really crappy credit I suppose).

Yea, but then there's the headache of activation fees, the question of where does your number go when you do the termination, paying the first month's bill, etc.
[HTC One S] edscholl:
Seems to me a small price to pay to come out a few hundred ahead (easily doubling your anticipated savings), but ymmv.
[HTC One S] :
have used HTC, I have used Samsung.

I feel like Samsung is really trying a lot to copy the idevices. sVoice is a disgrace, if your are gonna do something like that at least let it mach siri in terms of functionality, but instead it fall short.

I am sure the international s3 will be a great phone. but I won't pay my $$$ for a T-Mobile s3, be sure to expect sucky development (cause by different hardware). It will be like the international One x, compared to the at&t One x.

But at the end of the day,its poeople choice to pick the phone , and we will all go with what makes us happy

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Lol who out there can say Touchwiz is better than HTC Sense?????

Impossible!!!! It's NOT close.

HTC INNOVATES! look in cydia (jailbreak app store for ios), and type HTC sense....even the ios guys want some feel of HTC style clocks, and there's many clones of it in the android app store.

You try the same for touchwiz:rolleyes:
[HTC One S] Opentang:
Think scuzzbag87 has lace on his panties =-)

Sent from my HTC Ville
[HTC One S] LikeaG2root:
You are Clueless. How can you say HTC phones look the same? And even if they did they are HTCs ORIGINAL design unlike the Samsung Iphone.

HTC G2, My touch 4G, Evo, Sensation, list goes on...these do not look alike. You must be blind or must be mistaken about the "same" HTC phone used for different carriers. Also note HTC makes Windows phones too.

Sent from my HTC One S using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[HTC One S] scuzzbag87:
Bah im done wasting my time here
[HTC One S] ptweasel:
To the OP: If it'd save you money over the life of the phone, I think it's totally worth it. I was a crack flasher with my past few phones. With this phone, I've rooted and uninstalled some bloat, but otherwise don't feel the need to do anything to it. It does everything I want with no lag, is super thin, and is an overall solid device. If that's what you're looking for, I don't think you'll regret it.

To anyone arguing about specs and benchmarks... really?

There will always be something faster and better coming at some point. Feel free to name some obscure app that doesn't run perfectly fine on this device, and I doubt you can come up with much that anyone gives two squirts about.

Anything beyond that is internet e-peen measurements. If that's what you're into, then have at it.
[HTC One S] mozahsuf:
Thanks for the advice. Can I get a better deal elsewhere? 600 seems steep even though I'd save money over two years. Where do people normally buy new, full-priced phones?
[HTC One S] dc211:
As low as $450 +$5 shipping here.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B007H7G6IE/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
[HTC One S] isaster1:
It seems this is turning into a Galaxy S3 vs. HTC One X\S. The S3 had its chance to obliterate the competition in benchmarks that many people have ran thus far and its on par with the One line give or take a few tests. SOC's are at a point where its extremely hard to annihilate another SOC because were at a plateau. Even if something is a tad faster in day to day use it wont make a difference. The S3 is in no way superior to the One line and vice-versa (except build quality).

P.s. Sorry to ignore the OP and his question lol.
[HTC One S] TramainM:
Straight from Tmo off contract if thats what your doing. Negrielectronics has it for like 580. Or exspansys usa.

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Well its not a fan boy thing its more of a build quality thing. In addition only the black one S is oxidized I am using a grey one. I would rather not have a phone that is plastic or a flimsy piece of polycarbonate. Remember the one X isn't metal it's polycarbonate, but it has a better more durable feel in hand than the back cover i can bend on the S3. Cheap is not putting the time into a phone. Just slapping a piece of plastic on it and calling it good. Then to charge 800+ for it. Im going to be 100% if the S3 had better build quality and a chip the blew the one S away and a more reasonable price, id go for it. As for the Amaze which i also owned, you are looking at one aspect of the phone the chip. Again look at the build quality of the amaze which is better. Look at the camera on the amaze which is better. Even if the S2 ran the chip better its still the same. I mean for HTC to have a very heavy UI and to kill the SIII with a lighter TouchWiz UI and 2 more core? Its not an argument. Those of us who like things that stand out, durable, and feel like its worth what you payed for go to htc. Not people who are clumsy. Where are you pulling your statistics that Samsung is on top? TVS? Yeah maybe. Phone no way. Give me statistics with multiple sources then ill believe you.
[HTC One S] mozahsuf:
i just got it.

ebay

certified seller with return policy

new item, tmobile branded

480.00

thoughts?

there's one left at that same price from the same seller.
[HTC One S] motionUS:
I would have gone with the following for a little more money if it is real.

Found these unlocked pentaband phones in Canada

http://canadagsm.ca/HTC/HTC-One-S-Unlocked-OEM-AWS-Penta-Band/

http://sntradersonline.com/HTC/HTC-One-S-Unlocked-OEM-AWS-Penta-Band/
[HTC One S] sunnyd7493:
I personally think it is worth it to stay on non-contract monthly plan. I pay $60 flat for unlimited talk, text and 2GB 4g data. That is $20 less per month than the exact same contracted rate plan base price plus I would have to pay taxes, fees etc. So if you figure a $25 a month savings (and that is conservative it would probably be closer to $30) over 2 years I am saving $600. That is enough to pay for the phone outright if I bought it from T-mobile. (though there are even cheaper options out there) And I would actually still be saving money cause even on the contract plan I would have to pay $250 for the phone. So I can pay $2040 for 2 years non-contracted (if I paid the full $600 for the phone, which I will not) or $2290-2410 contracted (depending on taxes and fees). Thats up to $400 savings! And it will actually be more cause I will get the phone for around $450, so thats more like $550 savings. Makes me wonder why anyone goes for a contracted plan anymore....Especially those that dont even care if the have a really high end phone!
[HTC One S] ricky176bx:
yes
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] isaac2k10:
What does it do and can it work on gs2?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] themanguydude:
I think the sgs2 already has a pre-installed game hub
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saywhatt:
S2 has a gamehub.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] curenei:
I get random blackscreen while playing video but i hear sounds. And when myphone sleeps i couldnt wake it up i need to remove the battery to use it again. Whats the problem? Pls help thanks
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfaneo:
Have you a custom rom or all stock?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] curenei:
Im using stock ics 4.0.4. Why?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfaneo:
Make a backup of data and applications, and try to do a restore to factory data
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] curenei:
I just use a factory reset last 2 weeks but still it happens. When black screen happen i cant open camera app and i cant watch video i need to reboot to open it again.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfaneo:
Have you tried changing video player? Use mx video player to open them.

If you still have problems, you should try to install a custom rom or re-install the stock rom
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] curenei:
It happens on mx player. I did not tried using other player. Ill try using other. Do you think rooting the phone will help?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfaneo:
In this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1544940you'll find a tool to unlock the bootloader, root and install the recovery. Download the latest version (3.0) and extract the zip file to a folder in your desktop. Install the driver, connecting the nexus to the computer, open root.exe and follow the instructions.

After you choose a custom rom, i recommend this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1425344.

I hope you help!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
I've searched but not seen this topic covered - there is a lot of information flowing so I apologize if I missed this topic.

I'm installing apps from Google Play (from my PC) and they are automatically populating on the home screen and any other screen that has open real estate. Is there a setting that I've overlooked that will stop this from happening? :confused:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stumblebum:
Uncheck auto-add widgets from play store settings. Fixed.

Sent from my Evo4GLTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
Thanks! That's the ticket! Didn't even think about looking there. So much going on with this thing and its awesomeness.
[Captivate General] TJEclipse:
Ok, about a week or two ago I flashed the last miui ROM for the captivate, and today all it does is stay on the miui screen when you first turn on the phone, it's like it's stuck there. I tried to reinstall and it still stays in that first screen.

What could be wrong?

Should I do a complete wipe and start over?
[Captivate General] RootTheMachine:
Try wiping dalvik cache. If no go, then you may have to do a factory reset.
[Captivate General] TJEclipse:
Tried that and no go...looks as if I will have to do a reset
[Captivate General] brianray14:
Miui is dead. Download slimICS, get into recovery and flash it After changing it around a little (launcher, theme), you'll be glad you did
[Captivate General] TJEclipse:
Actually it's alive and well, for the vibrant thanks to jrong1 and 360 productions, there is a decoder for this to bring it over to the captivate it's in the thread.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] BeeGee_Tokyo:
New update for the GT-N7000 aka Galaxy Note. Using latest CM9 and AOSP sources. Still not succeeded in building a JellyBean ROM. Be patient with me.

Changes in version 1.00:

Updated to latest CM9 code.

Updated to latest CM9 kernel.

Download links:

http://www.desire.giesecke.tk

Goo Manager

Sources:

GitHub

Credits:

CyanogenMod - incredible work

teamhacksung - thanks for creating the CM9 N7000 sources

First time installing Ganbarou GT-N7000 to your Galaxy Note, or coming from another ROM:

READ FAQs:*http://teamhacksung.org/wiki/index.p...sked_Questions

Make sure you're running a proper working ClockworkMod-Recovery

DON'T flash FROM ANY SAMSUNG ICS!

If you want to have a safe kernel, you might want to flash this kernel with Odin :*http://xdaforums.com/atta...4&d=1337346991

Copy Ganbarou ZIP to your internal SDCard

Boot into Recovery

Flash Ganbarou zip

DO A DATA WIPE / FACTORY RESET (otherwise your calendar sync will not work)

Reboot

Don't restore Apps using Titanium Backup!

Upgrading from earlier Teamhacksung build or Cyanogenmod nightlies or Ganbarou nightlies (NOT Imilka's or any other build):

Copy Ganbarou ZIP to your internal SDCard

Boot into Recovery

Flash Ganbarou zip

Wipe cache partition and dalvik-cache

Reboot

Old stuff

Screenshots:

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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] BeeGee_Tokyo:
You can register at and download applications from Samsungs Apps shop.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Astrix Ashburn:
Nice and interesting here
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] trahzebuck:
Great! Another CM9-Rom!

Good luck!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Alejandrissimo:
Very interesting, hope some awesome mods here :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] zard:
Hi BeeGee_Tokyo,

Great to see your first GN rom. I still remember the times when I was learning to cook Kaiser and Topaz roms, and you were one of those that had helped me another. Looks like it's time for me to start learning to cook Android roms! :-)

I'm going to try it out.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] ohendem:
Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] bambucya77:
wow great, welcome from japan ....
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] ohendem:
Direct hit CM9 phone mod ...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] benthian89:
Please add that description to the op please..

Otherwise some people might think is S note or whatever S apps.

Apparently, a lot of people don understand that those S apps require tw framework..

Just to save the trouble when ppl start asking for those apps to be supported

Sent from my GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] peeern:
Infact I thought so..XD However I can't find any samsung apps..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] aalupatti:
If: u can incorporate ics reloaded that would be awesome.

( something I have been requested everywhere but ..... )

@Galaxy Note™…
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] zard:
Your boot screen is fabulous!

I've not tested your rom extensively but it definitely looks impressive.

BTW, is there a way for me to get Navigation Bars in your rom?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] jermitano:
welcome here mate...another one to make our units a little more interesting...

ps...i see a philippine flag on your sig...pinoy?