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[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
Hello folks! Well, let me preface my question with this: I love my infuse. Unfortunately, AT&T has become to expensive, so I must switch over to another carrier. I'm 15 so I don't really have a source of income, but I would very much like a new phone. I will most likely be switching over to Verizon, and getting a phone then. So here is my main question: Should I buy the SGS3 VZW variant, or wait for a while until Google releases their new line-up?

Things I am looking for in a phone:

Screen size: 4.5-5.0''

Brand: Samsung, Motorola, or Nexus branded phone (Preferably Samsung)

Micro SD: Must have (I bought a 64GB Sandisk for 100$)

CPU: Preferably a Quad-core, dual would be acceptable if overclockable.

Ram: Preferably 2GB, 1GB is acceptable (I hear that Android utilizes RAM very efficiently)

Radio: As long as it has 3G, I'm fine

Audio card: Preferably something with a Wolfson, I really enjoy Voodoo Sound

Camera: The higher the better (preferably with a low shutter lag camera)

Thank you guys for your time,

Connor Baker
[Samsung Infuse 4G] csandman1977:
Here's the thing. Verizon I find is the most expensive of the bunch. So if your looking to save money I'm not sure Verizon is the way to go.v

Another thing I thought of, if it was just me I would do a prepaid plan. I know T-Mobile offers unlimited talk, text, and web for 50 a month. If it was just my phone on the plan that's how I would go. Especially if I already had a phone. I think at&t offers similar deals.

I like Samsung myself but they seem to be doing away with microsd storage. I can deal with a non removable battery but I don't like cloud storage.

Ultimately the choice is yours and if you do decide to wait for a new line up of phones maybe you can switch to a prepaid plan until then. Save a couple bucks anyway.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
Thanks for your quick reply :) I may have not explained in depth enough why I have to leave AT&T. My parents just recently finalized their divorce, and my Dad and I (who are on AT&T, with my younger brother and Mom on Verizon ) literally can not afford to continue with the plan. Either I get a *dumb* phone on prepaid t-mobile, or I can get a smartphone on Verizon. Both my parents are really tight on money, but my Mom would be willing to take me on to her plan (Verizon that is).

I was previously hoping to save up and buy a GT-i9305, but that most likely not be possible for a VERY long time. I am looking forward to the LG Optimus G gracing the U.S, but I have no clue whether LG will follow through with this phone and provide software updates. I often hear that LG has a bad reputation.

Thanks for your time,

Connor Baker

P.S: I most likely will want to develop android, so that's why I'm aiming for android phones. I may however, go over to the light side and get an iPhone 5 as I know it will be supported for 2 years at least.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] k-semler:
You could always switch over to Straight Talk SIM, (BYOP) for $45/mo for unlimited talk, text, and data. Simply buy the SIM card, insert into your phone, and activate it. You can even port out your existing number to the new plan, and your ATT line will be closed. If you get an ATT Compatible Straight Talk SIM, you won't even need to unlock your phone to use it.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
I was thinking about this... The thing is though, as awesome as my infuse is on Scott's CM10, it's still old. There's only so much a single core processor can do (ex. Music stutters while browsing the web or reading a book). I'm really looking into Verizon, and their SGS 3. I've looked at it's forums a few minutes ago, and it doesn't seem to have gotten nearly as much love as our precious Infuse. That kind of worries me. Anyone think the new Nexus phone will have a micro sd?

Thanks for your time,

Connor Baker
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Pony Express:
Just did a search for Nexus 4 specs and found this - credit PCMagazine

The bad news? The Nexus 4 comes with just 8GB of on-board storage, and does not have a microSD slot for expansion, according to the pre-sale page.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
Ooooohhh.... That stings. So a quick question on opinion, how future proof is the SGS 3 at Verizon? I understand that you can OC the CPU, but I'm mainly worried about the poor GPU. Also, it's the advent of the quad-core phone, and 2GB of RAM is the new standard. I'm really perturbed now at the lack of attention in terms of development that the SGS 3 is getting. It's a big turn off.

My parents main problem with me not having a phone is that they can't contact me.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Pony Express:
I would say go by a Verizon store soon and give the SGS3 a test spin based on the way you use the phone... you will no doubt have to keep it for a couple of years and we will all ( that are under contract) have to sit back and watch more cool stuff come out that we will have to wait to get. I have the International SGS3 - take a quick look at the dev for it - I am amazed... and lovin' it !! :)

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1566
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
I know... I had actually wanted to get the international, but unfortunately I don't have enough money to do so. :( that's why I'm scared of how little development that phone has going on.

EDIT: Also, I will be going into the Verizon store to test out the SGS 3 tomorrow. Do you think it'll be really laggy on account of them never restarting the phone? Is it strange I always get the urge to clear the demo phone's Cache and Dalvik? xD Maybe so. Just a little worried at the prices of the plans.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
Ok. So I went to the Verizon store at the mall near me and messed around with the phone there. I have no idea why, but compared to my infuse, the thing felt clunky and slow. No OC kernel on Scott's CM10. I thing I may just wait for the LG Optimus G to arrive, but I'm kind of wary with LG smartphones. Has anyone owned one before?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] k-semler:
No Nexus device will ever have the capability to use MicroSD.

Why Nexus devices have no SD card

TL;DR: They want to be like the iPhone with a unified memory structure.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Dani897:
verizon has some nice things like much better insurance and shared data, (att followed up with similar data plans though) but the pricing is very similar between the two companies. they tend to mirror each other but what verizon doesnt say is that any phone with 3g needs a data plan, not that you are looking at texting phones or anything.. other things are verizon has free verizon to verizon minutes. att has free mobile to mobile on any network and roll over minutes.

the plans look basically identical but att is in some ways a better deal and verizon tends to have fees you don't think about. but you also have to consider that verizon has a stronger network. it is less frequent now but i still get dropped calls for no reason on att. and the lte coverage is basically nothing. but then you have to look at the fact that hspa+ is faster than verizon 3g and lte is still in it's infantcy even with verizon and verizons gs3 has locked bootloaders (wtf) their phones are not cross network compatible and have isolated development due to different radio hardware and firmware....

sprint may be a better deal money wise. they get android updates when att and verizon lag behind in that area. they also are much cheaper and get better htc phones than verizon...

but if it's just you and not a family plan then what you need is strait talk. they have the gs2 on their website and that is still a great phone but i here the bootloaders are locked, it's bassically an i777 without the att emblem but someone tried to flash other firmware on one and it didn't work.. but maybe that person didn't know what they were doing? if the screen res is too low for you on the gs2 you could just buy a phone out right and get a strait talk sim card. that's what i'll do when my contract is up.. no question about that at all.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
Well, now I've turned my sights on the Optimus G, and the specs look amazing. I have almost no doubt that it will land on Verizon before or on the holidays... So, what are peoples experiences with LG smartphones? Any opinions on the Optimus G?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Dani897:
i think you'll have to wait and see on that one. the screen looks to have amazing specs. and the s4 snapdragon dualcore is very fast so the s4 pro quad core has got to be a beast. but i messed with the lg nitro which had great specs at the time and it was kinda laggy. not that i think it would slow down with a load but the interface was slow. i also played with the thrill and it seem fast enough but the 3d screen was not great and the camera app took time to load.

from what i understand there was a lot of frustration with development on the thrill. the g2x/optimus 2x was a big seller but there was a certain amount of screen problems, no other major complaints though. i think you'll have to just wait and see if they got it right this time. the hardware is there for sure. you just might want to check out the forums and see what users are saying.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
Well, I went over to the LG Optimus G forum and it basically consists of people asking for a way to unlock the bootloader, and fear of being abandoned in terms of software updates. That was kind of shocking to read through some 20 pages of anger, fear, and bitterness from past phones.

Now I'm pretty sure I'll just wait for the GT-i9305 to arrive in the U.S I guess. Anyone heard anything about this?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Pony Express:
The GT-i9305 is the Euro version of the SGS3 and as such would most likely only be available here as an import. As it also has Euro LTE radio, US LTE would be a no-go.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
Do you think that the U.S will get a similar version? I really hope so...

Connor Baker

Sent from inside hurricane Sandy
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Pony Express:
Doubtful as the US carriers already have their versions.

Stay the heck out of Sandy's way. :silly:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
So the U.S will just have to wait for the S4? That's kind of sad... :(
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Pony Express:
Connor,

FYI

You'll be able to purchase the Nexus 4 unlocked in the Play Store starting November 13th for $299 (8GB), $349 (16GB) or $199 with a two-year contract on T-Moble (16GB).
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
I know! I literally just saw that! Super happy! Kind of bummed about no expandable storage (42gb music collee)ction that I regularly listen to). How can they afford to do that with such a powerful device though? I mean the SGS 3 which is over the hill (in terms of a piece of technologies life span since release date) still sells for around 560-650 unlocked. Do you guys think that they cut the quality? I may soon have to do some pruning with my music and re-sell my micro sd :(

Connor Baker
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
how's about an infuse @ 1600 oc, 4.5", great cam, state of art gb, voodoo sound and microSD works?:rolleyes:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Connor Baker:
I love my infuse and all, but I may finally jump ship. Right now I'm using an ATT GoPhone (a 20$ clam shell made of flimsy plastic), and my per month contract expires on the 26th. I think I'll put my 64GB Sandisk MicroSD on ebay, and get the 16GB Nexus 4. I feel I just need more power than my Infuse can put out, so I'll probably bequeath it to my Dad and keep him updated on Scott's latest. Just hope that the Nexus 4 gets a lot of developer attention. Plus, the no 4G thing doesn't really bother me. Time to beat up my piggy bank for some cash. Anyone else thinking about getting this beast?

Connor Baker
[HTC One V] Tehwafflez:
Hello everyone, it has been a long time since I have messed with ROMs. The last time I did install one was for my Samsung Intercept which was for some reason a whole bunch easier than for this phone.

Now on subject, I cannot seem for the life of me get a rom or kernel to actually install on this device.

Steps I have taken for PACman rom:

1. Put device into fastboot and flash jellyboot.img

2. after I do that I put the phone into recovery and wipe dalvik/ cache (I didn't wipe system is that my problem?)

3. I install the pacmanrom.zip then I reboot the phone normally

Now here is what happens, the phone boots past the HTC with red letters screen then into the PACMAN logo screen, from here it does not get anywhere after 10+ minutes.

My best guess is that I am flashing the wrong kernel and that I didn't wipe system.

Now, I am restoring the phone and going to try to replace the kernel with an ics one.

All help is appreciated :)
[HTC One V] paarthdesai:
kernel is fine

wipe data

wipe cache

wipe dalvik

it should boot

if it doesn't get some thugs send them at blake's place :p

Sent from my One V
[HTC One V] Tehwafflez:
So, by wiping data which option under TWRP would that be? Sorry coming from CWM 2.0 its been a long time :silly:

I also was able to restore the phone with a nand and JMZ's ICS kernel. although I haven't noticed any of the new things on it that it said I was supposed to recieve. Link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1844049

EDIT: I have been reading around, I have seen some similar problems with the TWRP 2.2.X recovery.. I have no idea where to find the 2.3.X recovery, if someone could find that I'd love to re-flash recovery and try again and see if that did the trick.

Reason why it might be recovery: might not be flashing correctly and a new recovery might fix it.
[HTC One V] sbkjuggalo:
OK first wipe option is under wipe u have to wipe cash wipe d cash and factory wipe does all wipe the system wipe wipes or ROM. Now if u r using 2.2 twrp that is the last one ive found a few talk as if there is another one for CDMA I have not found

Also jmz is just coming back to our phone so most his dev is older but depending on what ROM u r flashing jelly boot 5 is gonna be best bet. U can find it here http://goo.im/devs/simonsimons34/primoc/kernels

Sent from my One V using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2

---------- Post added at 08:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:03 AM ----------

I apologize I found 2.3.1 here

http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/primoc

Sent from my One V using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[HTC One V] Tehwafflez:
Alright I will flash the 2.3.1 TWRP ASAP, and I will get back to this thread to see how it goes, thank you for the indepth explanation, I needed it because everyone else was being vague around the forums. :)
[HTC One V] sbkjuggalo:
Anytime I know how it is if I can be more assistance let be know

Sent from my One V using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[HTC One V] Tehwafflez:
Hmm, well this is strange.

I recieved an error referring to not being able to mount /sd-ext while doing the factory reset

something like this:

formating /system:

Done!

formatting mde_____ (I forgot :P)

Done!

E: Not able to mount /sd-ext

then it says failed, I just recleaned my SD card hoping that would do the trick (re-format).
[HTC One V] sbkjuggalo:
When u do any wipes it will always say cannot format sdcard which is good cause if it did it would wipe just like when u back up it will say same and not back up sdcard so don't mind that as for it failing try to re download ur file and try again sometimes u have to make sure the zip signatures is off or it will fail

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[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] theprogram1:
This is not a request but simply a call for help...... I've tried everything but can't seem to get it work without fastboot.... any help?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] unicorndust98:
I suggest you pay $2.

I partition bricked my phone being a cheap ass. :(
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mitchel0:
Hi, mitchel0 here

I just recently got my first android phone, the at&t USA HOX. Since A root exploit was just found, and I really want jellybean, I was wondering what the current best rom for this phone is. I have no prior experience in android and am a noob. I am looking for functionality, stability, compatibility, and battery life, so please recommend me what the current best is. Thanks!

P.S do i need to flash a radio, or do roms come with those? If I do, what radio? Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Deleted member 3452239:
If you rooted from 2.20 you can't flash a radio.

There is no "best" Rom. Go flash and experiment

Best rom threads are against the rules as wellm
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mitchel0:
Ahhh ok sorry about the thread. Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] danone7685:
first flash i did was clean rom its decent
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mcrook:
Everyone I have seen on the One XL is using the Viper XL ROM. Very smooth, fast, lots of mods.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mitchel0:
I flashed codename android, and it's awesome, I'll get around to flashing some others eventually
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] pwn2:
cm10

cm10 is the best!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] pak-stars:
cm10

Cyanogized HTC1 X
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Mike724:
CM10 is great. However, h8rift, the developer, is doing a lot of work to the kernel right now, so it will be 1000x better soon. :highfive:
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ECEXCURSION:
Then you really haven't looked around...

Anyway, threads like these aren't allowed.

Sent from my HTC One XL
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] CheesyNutz:
best is a matter of opinion
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Deleted member 3452239:
Stop encouraging this behavior by posting the "best" Rom.

I haven't even tried some of them, but I'm not gonna go around saying "x is the best"
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Crappyvate:
+1, plus as posted earlier it is against forum rules and I'm stickler for rules ;) don't make me call the XDA po-po on you...MODS are gonna get all

up in your s#$%t

MODS Please, can we close this
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Kole_Ackerson:
im using it but the battery life is horrible for me, only get 7 hrs
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Deleted member 3452239:
Please I'm begging you.. no more replies to this thread
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Crappyvate:
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[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] PeartFan40:
ROM selection is a personal preference. What works for one person, may not for another. Because of this, "best rom" threads really serve no.purposem The best way to find out what ROM will work for you, is to research, flash, and experiment.

Thread Closed.

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"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jerry D:
I got my T-Mobile (US) Note 2 Wednesday and can not connect to my secured home Wi-Fi OR any other SECURED network.(I have a Motorola Surfboard. It is less than a year old) I spent 3 hours googling for a solution and I've rebooted and reset my router many times. I have logged in and reconfigured my security setup multiple ways without any luck.. my searches have said sometimes there is an issue with Samsung phones connecting to secured Wi-Fi..

I have tried to connect on two other secured Wi-Fi networks (different model routers) with no success. I have all the passwords..

I have tried the WPS button and WPS PIN option multiple times. Aarrg!

I CAN CONNECT TO OPEN NETWORKS (including public)THOUGH!..

I paid $690 for this phone. I have very poor reception when home and NEED Wi-Fi for calling purposes. I love this phone and don't want to return it ($50 restocking fee, lol).. I am completely stock NOT rooted

Any ideas?

**SOLVED**

I was holding my WPS button connection for 2 seconds instead of the 10 seconds needed for my Router.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jerry D:
BTW. I have done multiple factory resets on the phone.. I really have been working at my issue. Hopefully someone can help me.

Thank you all for reading.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] simplelife:
Why don't you go Tmo store and try connect to their network , if not connect to Tmo store network .Tmo must replace the phone for you free .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jerry D:
I'm away for the weekend so I am going to have to wait until Monday. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't just my router first.. I was also hoping I could find a fix here.

Thanks for replying.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vikyPS:
Finally i got solution

Just change mode DHCP to static and follow other process like add ip and all and save then turn off wifi and again turn on it work fine
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jda2631:
I have a 32gb sd card that i have had in the phone since i got it (in july), been working fine. all the sudden while i was on twitter a notification popped up saying the card had been removed. so i took the back off, removed it and put it back in, it wouldnt read the card. took it back out, turned the phone off, turned it back on and when it was back on i reinserted the card, it said card inserted, then never mounted it.

i took the card out and put it into a card reader on my computer and it worked great.

any ideas on what else i can try?

stock rom, rooted. if that helps.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jda2631:
anyone?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dangerclose:
If it isn't detecting on your phone, try plugging it via usb->microsd adapter or sd. If windows doesn't detect then the card is probably dead.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
Pull everything you want to keep off the card, reformat with yourcomputer, put it back in your phone. Should detect it then. Same thing happened to me on cwm6.0.1.4 touch.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] V@no:
What does it say in Settings -> Storage?

I had similar experience recently with 64gb card after attempting format it to FAT32 on computer. I wrecked the card and it become totally useless, but the symptoms where similar, except it would show me "empty card" message and attempts format it on phone would "succeed" yet would not mount, keep showing "empty card"...

If you have another card, you could test with it, if it works, then perhaps format on computer could fix it.

I wish people would read complete post before replying...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jda2631:
i dont have another card to test.

the card works great on my computer, just not in phone.

when its in the phone it just keeps popping up n the notifications saying "SD card is safe to remove" 5 min after i get rid of the notification, it comes back.

i got a message on my phone asking me if i want to reformat it (i had already copied everything from it to my comp for a back up) so i did that, but it didnt work.

I will try reformatting on my computer.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MikeCriggs:
Try a factory reset and reformat the SD to FAT32 or just use the phone to do it.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mjbri0613:
HE SAID HIS DONE..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=33321046

HOW WAS THAT SIR..

PLS BE FAIR..

I THINK WE CAN DEMAND NOW!!

ITS PEOPLE'S DONATED PHONE...

THAT IS NOT A CANDY THAT WE CAN JUST forget??
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mikef:
That wasn't hillbeast. That was my fellow mod wardfan220.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mjbri0613:
why he closed the thread then...

WE just want to know, what is the status in finding that phone..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Hetalk:
Wow. That was totally uncalled for.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Under03Ground:
I am not assuming that the phone is still with hillbeast, im feeling that he just making alibis.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] loneagl:
That was quite unfair, mods closing a thread that was supposed to be the hub of our development.wonder what happens now?