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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] The Unnamed Time Lord:
While I am aware that the history with LG has been mixed (and shall I say down right horrible with T-Mobile) The most of the issues resided over software and not hardware. Plus since the LG nexus 4 is a nexus device it should be obvious that it will be Google handling the updates, not LG nor T-Mobile.

That said I have done some personal analysis on both and came to the conclusion that while the LG Nexus 4 does seem attractive in both what is on board and the software distribution, the GSIII will probably have the higher end of LTS for some time. Even if the GSIV would to come out sometime next year the GSIII would still get popular support regardless due to the many people who own one and are locked with one until their contract is up. Plus The GSIII has no signs of slowing down even with the Note II on the rise. If another nexus handset would come out the LTS for it would be a gamble depending if people will take to the Nexus 4 with open arms compared to the previous devices. Not only that but even in accessory appeal as well the GSIII outdoes the Nexus brand as a whole.

I was considering the Nexus 4 because of its Quadcore processor and pure google experience on the fly. Even with all that updated more so than the SIII, however the SIII will win in the end with better support thanks to its incredibly large community.

I think I will go for the GSIII now! Tell me, before this thread becomes entirely useless can someone tell me which best route I should go when I get this? I am not one for skinned UI, I can get used to it but I prefer to not deal with bloat and lag when I can get the most out of this device.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] franky1029:
Nexus won't have bloat, but there is no lag in the s3 with stock.

I was in the exact same position, minus the broken screen, and I decided to pick up the galaxy s 3 for now and see what the new nexus has to offer when it gets here. I figure I can sell the gs3 pretty easily if I really want the nexus, and if not, I still have a great phone.

I can only tell you that I'm extremely happy with my gs3 but I continue to keep an eye on nexus rumors.

I should not I am running cyanogen because I couldn't stand touchwiz.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
I think it is foolish to think the Nexus 4 may not have a large developer community.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Christ1119:
The next Nexus is pretty much guaranteed to have large dev support. The device itself may be made by LG, but everything software wise is handled through Google so there's no issue there and with a large developer community you'll have AOSP options as CM, AOKP, etc. If you're worried about hardware defects (every phone has a few, it's just a matter of getting lucky and getting the one with the least amount of defects) then wait a couple weeks to see what people say such as the display having issues, dust getting inside the screen, etc. The phone specs itself already beats the S3 in every way, but I'm pretty sure it'll be Google handling sales directly again with the GSM model so if you're looking to renew your contract to get the phone cheaper, the S3 is pretty much your best choice
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] emilianos:
Wait for the note 2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] khoikn:
Brilliant plan.

As for OP, I wouldn't be so faithful in the Nexus 4 coming to T-mobile.

From your story, it seems that you need a working phone right now.

I'd just go with the SGSIII, the community behind it is very strong.

Use CM10 to get the stock experience, the CyanogenMod team is very good with updates.

However, if the rumors turn out be be true, the possibility of multiple Nexus devices means that one can be a T-mobile variant.

I'd wait for the official Google announcement when they have their event on October 29th.

The Galaxy Nexus will probably be getting a price cut sometime soon. It seems like a worthwhile update to me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
There won't be multiple nexus phones.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mackster248:
I think LG's reputation is a little skewed IMO. At the same time only LG has themselves to blame for on that one. But let's think of why LG has a bad rep fist before we completely count out the LG Nexus 4. Basically they have a bad rep because of their failure to provide the necessary drivers for devs (ala G2x) or just plain out suck at updating their devices.

But their quality on their devices is very very good. I had a G2x and the build quality of that phone was outstanding IMO. The screen was great, the over all build was nice and I loved everything about it. Only thing that sucked balls was it's software and bad updates.

So now if you combine LG's good build quality plus Google handling the software side? I think it's a win win situation!

So to the OP, it really depends if you wanna wait or not. I have a Galaxy Nexus and I'm loving owning a Nexus, the fact that I get updates right on the spot and on time is awesome. So I'll say to wait for the LG Nexus, but if you can't wait, the SIII is perfectly fine as well.

Good luck dude.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] svenM:
Almost in the same boat as you,

still doubting between S3 and the Note 2,

For me the nexus isn't interesting because the battery is not replaceable and no storage cards.

The only thing keeping me from saying not 2 for sure is that the phone is rather big :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Karakoram2:
Non removable battery on the nexus is a deal killer. I've pulled the battery 100 times on every phone I've ever had. Helpful when you get a boot loop flashing eye candy
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mt3g:
If in boot loop I'm almost positive you just hold the power button wait for a vibrate then hold button combo to boot into recovery. Used to do it on past phones, sure it works on this phone even, just don't get boot loops is another way to avoid that dilemma.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SMARTPHONEPC:
Curious if anyone else here interested in the Note 2 is also interested in Samsung Series 7 Win8 tablets like the ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T to become available on Oct 26th?

http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/16/samsung-pre-orders-windows-8-pc-lineup/

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/29/samsung-announces-series-5-slate-series-7-slate/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTCBIKp3A5s

I was interested in the Asus Transformer Infinity but this additionally has the S-Pen functionality in more powerful hardware..

It would also be nice to be able to have Android on it..would there be any way like the Asus Transformer can run Win8?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Greg00135:
Yes I am really interested in getting this tablet, but I am mainly curious if anyone has heard that if it is going to have any other docks for it like the one for the Samsung Series 7 Slate desktop dock.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ianbbaa:
Wanted to order Note 10,1 because S-pen and it is very nice and high end product - but i am more windows user, therefore not yet ordered and will wait some time, and i am using consumer preview of win8 on my touch netbook and it is worth to wait and try (as it is preview only, it is really big fun on USE as tablet, supersmooth even on ATOM, IE10 is very quick, high-res pictures rendering is blazing fast....i believe win8 will just show to others how device should work...

also happy user of note 1 phone, cancelled note 2 order and will wait if there will come WP8 similar based device from samsung - as android is nice, but sometimes flashing the device and customizing takes so much time that i just want to USE my devices for better productivity which android lacks proper support from top productivity software companies. Hopefully on W8 launch there will be also store uploaded with usefull apps as my current W8 consumer preview appstore is not as full as playstore (on the other way you can use 50apps from playstore for serious use).

Note 2 is super nice device, even Jelly Bean looks to be promising, but i just want to have full replacement of PC on my next tablet, so MICROSOFT is the way - no other app from play do not match the MS office productivity etc...(speaking as bussines user, for other casual users is android good product)

Anyway, my money will wait a bit and after 26Oct i will consider where to spend them.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Livebyte:
Eeeeeew. But their laptops are nice.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SMARTPHONEPC:
Why Eeeeeew?:confused: Keyboard dock turns it into a laptop & detachable screen turns it into a tablet with S-pen functionality:cool:..

Check out video at: http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/29/samsung-announces-series-5-slate-series-7-slate/
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] semeru:
I got one and its about 2 weeks, like it, can runs windows 8 and desktop in the same time, and im still trying to dual boot android jb and windows 8
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AskinSavascisi:
I just found out the ativ smart pro pc 700t 4 days ago ans damnnn im in love.. after 2 monthd ill buy 1!!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] 424aca:
Is there anyway to get the ORIGINAL album application for the Xperia Ion running ICS?

i was modding some stuff from

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1938233

and everything worked except the Album.

it says:

"Unfortunately, Album has stopped" (or something like that XD)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
So you want the album apk from ion running ICS?

This is from at&t ICS

from my LT28at tweaked with Ice Cream all over it. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] 424aca:
Thank you... now if someone could give me a working Album Update...that would be pretty sweet
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Not sure what you need??

Edit: I get it now. :D good luck

from my LT28at tweaked with Ice Cream all over it. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] 424aca:
well basically it all started with [MOD][APP] Xperia V WALKMAN & Media App full port

at the original link...everything worked BESIDES the album

so he responded by linking me to

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32658809

which i will test and if i have problems... i will reapply your helpful apk

once again Thank You
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] niaboc79:
If Album force close follow this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32962850&postcount=212
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] terrielle:
anyone help me i cant open my album,it always say unfortunately album has stopped.
[Galaxy Note II General] telc:
Hi guys,

Just wondering what launcher you guys are using?? I used to use Apex on my One X which was awesome but it seems pretty laggy on the note 2 as does Nova and Holo.

Cheers,
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
Go ex
[Galaxy Note II General] zero.fx:
Stock, what's wrong with the stock launcher?? It seems pretty fast and smooth.
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
No offense, but the stock launcher sucks....I hate being stuck with big icons and low grid arrangement
[Galaxy Note II General] daz_2000:
Ive tried them all. And always come back to go launcher ex.

Reasons to switch from stock. Landscape homescreen view and customise grid layouts and my main two. Add a clock/weather widget from beautiful widgets and happy days.
[Galaxy Note II General] gschot:
Go Launcher Ex here too... Though it seems a little less smooth as the stock launcher, I prefer a custom grid (I use 5x6) and icon resizing over a 4x4 grid with too much empty useless space. Why else would you have a 5,5" screen.

A few good improvements on TouchWiz on the Note2 though, are the ability to sort the application list in the app drawer, and a 5 icon dock when running stock.
[Galaxy Note II General] telc:
Yeah, stock launcher sucks donkeys balls for the reason already mentioned- crappy grid arrangement that you can't change. Have tried Ex, it's pretty cool, very smooth. I do prefer Apex but I'd rather have a launcher nice and smooth than laggy.
[Galaxy Note II General] americasteam:
I'm using Nova. On the Note 2, it's the smoothest launcher I've ever used.
[Galaxy Note II General] CreepyDroid:
For those who doesn't know, the transparency bug in nova is already fixed ;)
[Galaxy Note II General] zabaknilesh:
I use tsf shell...amazingly innovative and zero lag
[Galaxy Note II General] spidermoon:
Nova launcher pro and 6x5 grid, but i miss the context screen on touchwith. When i have some time spare, i test again Go launcher, on my previous phone (Arc S), it unusable, cause it's use too much memory.
[Galaxy Note II General] Grant Barker:
I have a page here with a few Android launchers on it, if you fancy trying a few others.
[Galaxy Note II General] kdskamal:
Nova Launcher Premium with Circles theme > than all

Sent from Galaxy Note II using XDA Premium
[Galaxy Note II General] sudeepm:
Tsf is actually pretty cool. Takes some time to get used to..but what awesome look and feel. And works amazing on this beast.
[Galaxy Note II General] richlum:
I hated TW on my Galaxy S and Note 1, so I used Go Launcher, Launcher Pro and ADW EX. But on the Note 2, TW seems the smoothest for me switching between screens and opening apps and the app drawer.

I'm using the TW mod that gives me a 5x4 grid plus the dock on the home screen and a 6x5 grid in the app draw.

There's a 6x5 grid mod for the homescreen too.
[Galaxy Note II General] anonymenergie:
Yes, the Nova launcher are the best:good:
[Galaxy Note II General] James Harrison:
Go Launcher Ex All The Way!

Here's Why:

[YOUTUBE]c39PXAr9_F8[/YOUTUBE]

I've also found it to be very smooth and the least glitchy on Jelly Bean.
[Galaxy Note II General] ewo:
ahh my fellow Perth buddy

your reviews are awesome.. :)
[Galaxy Note II General] Feeling_Free:
it's just me or go launcher EX isn't as smooth as TW?
[Galaxy Note II General] James Harrison:
I just grabbed my note II and compared them, honestly it's really hard to tell but you may be right. TW is the tiniest bit smoother, but it's negligible :p
[Galaxy Note II General] vkghadge:
best launcher

Holo launcher is best & uses less memory
[Galaxy Note II General] netnerd:
Nemus Launcher, when you have lots of apps in drawers, it takes awhile to find the app you looking for!

with Nemus Launcher, you can "search" your app on drawer so you find you app alot quicker!
[Galaxy Note II General] mobilebuddha:
that Tsf does look pretty cool.. but at almost $17? i think i'll stick with nova for now..
[Galaxy Note II General] Chrissssssss:
Oohh, interesting. I just tried Go Launcher Ex which I was using on my old Desire. The phone now wakes up instantly from sleep. Worth using it just for that :)

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Strange. I uninstalled Go Launxher bexause the app drawer is too slow and the pgone is still waking up quickly now. Sometimes it could take up to a second before.

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Ok. I take it back. I think it started waking quicker because I was playing some music and it wasn't fully asleep.
[Galaxy Note II General] nareshramadurai:
Currently in Stock, will upgrade to NOVA. I just love nova...
[Galaxy Note II General] JulyDerek:
You can do that with the Google search widget.
[Galaxy Note II General] fscherz:
I use also NOVA. I had GO before but it is slower and eats more Resources. It also opened a network link to china!

Gesendet von meinem GT-N7100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II General] mikeduk:
Hi,

I am trying to create shortcuts to each page, e.g. i will have a page for Notes, Music and so on. When i was using AWD launcher, i could add a action shortcut and change the icon. I cant seem to find this feature using GO launcher.

Awesome video by the way....

Many thanks in avance,

Mike
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
Hello every body, my english is not very good, my samsung galaxy s3 GT-I9300 not detecting wifi, when I run. / adb logcat returns W/wpa_supplicant( 5002): wlan0: Failed to initiate AP scan, this is the problem ? some solution please.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
a solution please ??
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
What Rom are you using ? Did you do anything before the problem started?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
Android Version:4.0.4

band version I9300XXLH1

Kernel: 3.0.15-67183-user

dpi@DELL148#1

SMP PREEMPT Tue Jun 5 10:17 KST 2012

Compilation number: IMM76D.I9300BUALF1

I did nothing, sent him free from spain.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
go to settings/Wi-Fi....press the menu button and check the sleep policy in advanced....and also try to force a scam with the scan option
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
nothing, the sleep policy is always, and have the same error ->W/wpa_supplicant(16015): wlan0: Failed to initiate AP scan in the terminal of linux when I run de command ./adb logcat, I think that's the problem. I have zone wifi and wifi direct but the wifi does not work

Thanks for paying attention
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
might be worth trying a reflash of the Rom with Odin
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
I do not know, it is chance the ROM??, I can lose the data? , I like this ROM, what steps please ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] da.trute:
i'd backup your ROM in CMR, then delete personal data, partition and dalvik and boot agian. If that doesnt work its defo your ROM. Backup up your apps and settings in titanium. Flash the ROM again after clearing out all your personal data and dalvik. Test it is ok before restoring your personal data and apps.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
how i can delete pesonal data, partition and dalvik, i have cwm manager v3.60, sorry my english is not good, what is te meaning of defo ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] da.trute:
Check to see if your ROM has an option to reboot into clockworkmod recovgery, it will be in the reboot options or in an app called "CWM".

Once you are in CWM mode (black screen with coloured writing top left hand side) choose "wipe data / factory reset" and then "yes"

Then choose "wipe cache partition" and then "yes"

Then, "advanced" and then once in their choose "wipe Dalvik cache" and then "Yes"

Next let your phone reboot, you will loose all your personal settings so make sure wifi is working before y ou start putting everything back on.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
nothing, the same problem, a information when i select the option wipe Dalvick cache, returns "E:unknown volumen for path [/sd-ext]" it is normal, and i can see that the files of de scard no have any change, the only change is the configuration of factory, please help me.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
continue the same problem "W/wpa_supplicant( 5520): wlan0: Failed to initiate AP scan" , i am almost sure this is the problem, i heard something about the configuration of the some files for example wpa_supplicant. conf, any a information about this please.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
Please help me, I can not see any wifi, somebody help me.:crying:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] da.trute:
dalvik issue isnt out of the ordinary, however sounds like best way forward would be to reinstall your ROM using Kies or ODIN.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
Well, it is new for my, and I have a little fear, some tutorial or information good to do this, i have to save something before reinstall, If an error occurs I can restore everything?? , other information I can see that the counter of upgrade, in the mode downloading is 1, when press vol - + power +inicio , and i try whit the triangle away but need extra add-ons, and no have wifi, or internet in the phone, exist othe way for this whitout wifi or internet, I can download the add-on to pc and copy to the phone ???
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] da.trute:
Sorry, its a bit hard to tell, are you currently using a stock ROM or have you installed a cooked ROM you have downloaded?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcmoreno:
well, I think that it is a stock ROM, because i received the phone from spain, and i did nothing, how i can see if it is a stock ROM or cooked

It is the information of the phone:

Android Version:4.0.4

band version I9300XXLH1

Kernel: 3.0.15-67183-user

dpi@DELL148#1

SMP PREEMPT Tue Jun 5 10:17 KST 2012

Compilation number: IMM76D.I9300BUALF1
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] da.trute:
Looks like stock ROM, download the latest version you can find for your region and flash it using ODIN, then report back.
[HTC One X] benchmark9:
The HTC has to be my favorite smartphone to date and I can not seem to put it down. The one issue that I have with my HTC is battery life.

Is the one they are selling for HTC working well? It has a small size, light weight and a sleek shape. As well as featuring LED light for your energy

situation. It is easy to carry and could be used for traveling. Does it have great capacity? How about its compatibilty and applicability?
[HTC One X] DarkyHero:
You can also check eBay, they have some pretty good deals, like a 5000mAh battery for cheap.

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They are about half the price of the 10,000mAh batteyr pack :)
[HTC One X] irdfgh:
Does it really has 10000mAh?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] babrick00:
Today i Bricked my Phone i was upgrading from Android 4.0.4 to 4.1 in the recovery mode it says could not find the zip file so i reboot it and it was continuously rebooting i download heimdall one click to get back on stock uvkj6 but its not happening like that its not flashing and boot loaders option also not selecting I CAN NOT TAKE MY PHONE TO DOWNLOAD MODE WHEN I TRY PRESSING VOL + - POWER BUTTON IT ONLY SHOWS ME FIRMWARE UPGRADE ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE PLEASE SELECT RECOVERY MODE IN KIES AND TRY AGAIN.

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G SGH-T959v

Sorry For the English..
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Turn off phone + hold volume up and down + plug in USB to pc = Download mode

No power button.

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Also. We do not have 4.1 don't try that again
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] babrick00:
Thanks it really help me out :) and i 4.1 is available you can check on

androidauthority . com / vibrant-sgh-t959-android-4-1-jelly-bean-port-install-100895
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
The Vibrant is a different phone. You're lucky you didn't brick your phone.

Posted from my SGS4G, thanks to Team Acid development
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Know your model number, read, search.

Technically, you'd only hardbrick with bootloaders. I flash bad kernels to my phone all the time, and haven't needed to resurrect since april. :D

As long as you flash stuff that doesn't flash bootloaders, you should always get to download mode.

But! It is possible to brick your phone in other ways, like flashing a kernel that does something to a 'like device' that doesn't work the same as the intended device. Say, a kernel that does a voltage workaround for the LCD with a different voltage value on one device may fry the LCD on your device (a board layout difference). Or like RaverX3X did once, and "bricked" his phone by accidentally putting another 0 in his gpu voltage values.

People that flash other phones roms and come to this forum for help, never read the stickies or searched.

Lesson #1, Always read and know your model number. Always Search all subforums of a device before posting.

The "I'm a noob help help help" subject almost always means "I didn't read or search, and I flashed a vibrant rom. Now what do I do."