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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
I've had 3 Samsung phones, and compared them to two different HTC phones. The Nexus and Fascinate both have relatively poor reception, though I think the Fascinate was worse. I have had service in several places where a Droid Inc 2 right next to me and my Nexus didn't. The DInc2 showed better service until you went to use it, then it did nothing. The Droid Charge had the best reception of my 3 Samsung phones, and was on par with a few Thunderbolts that I compared it to as far as the Settings screen showed. I would hope that, given the size of the Note 2, there shouldn't be issues with reception as they should have ample room to position the radios and antennae for better reception compared to some other devices.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
Im hoping your right because Im really wanting that Note. The way I figure the radios couldnt be any worse than the S3 and they keep getting better so they should be ok. I use my phone a lot and it would really piss me off if I had to charge my phone half through the day and I could see that hapening with the DNA.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cdmoore74:
LOL, I've already bought 2 cases, screen protectors and the extended battery w/charger. And I don't even have the blasted phone. Worst part is that I still have an eye on the HTC DNA just because of the 1080p screen and processor.

Verizon screwed the launch of the Note 2 and I don't mean the Verizon logo on the button. My upgrade was good to go since June 15 and it's messing up my rotation cycle. And why announce another superphone before your other superphone is released? Verizon cared more about releasing that crappy Motorola Razr HD then they did the Note 2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kimdoocheol:
Any phone without an SD slot is a no go for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ronaldheld:
The same goes for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rajeev_k:
Both have some advantages like

Display : HTC is leading this area , it has 441 ppi pixel density.

Memory: You can not have any expandable in HTC but 64 GB in note 2

Front Camera : better in HTC , its 2.1 vs 1.9
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kimdoocheol:
The battery is a joke in HTC, and no S-pen. Screen this high of resolution/pixel density are usually being advertised a multimedia device, but wtf is the point if you can only watch like 3-4 hrs of media? The only advantages this phone has over the note 2 is the screen and camera.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
There is more to a camera than megapixels, so comparing them on that alone is dumb. Display is also a bad comparison. While the high pixel density will make for very clear images, how will it compare with brightness, saturation, and image reproduction?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bsweetness:
Here's a very interesting look at the various high-end displays currently out, including the DNA:

HTC Droid DNA vs. iPhone 5 (and Everyone Else): Who's Got the Best Display?

The macro shot of the DNA is amazing, but it seems like overall, it might fall a little short of what many people are hoping for in an all-around best screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kimdoocheol:
Really wish they used the Note II in that comparison since the Note II seems to have a better screen than the S3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
The SGS3 uses the same display as the Galaxy Nexus, it is RGRB striped across the display for the subpixels. The Note II is a B R/G across the display, with the red/green subpixels being stacked next to blue, and approximately half the size of blue. It isn't a full RGB stripe, but it is close enough to get rid of the granularity of the SGS3/GNex display. Also, since blue is the first subpixel to die on AMOLED displays, having it larger than the other two allows them to send less power for the same light output, which should help prolong the life of the display.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] vinas1:
The Note 2 has been a dream. Got it on October 23rd and haven't looked back (or set it down for that matter). When I do set it down, I put it on the wireless dock and just marvel at the phone. I've never wanted to have sex with a phone before but the Note 2 is making me consider it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vegas863:
Looks like the went back and updated the story to include both the Nokia Lumia 920 and Samsung Galaxy Note II.

http://gizmodo.com/5960289/htc-droid-dna-vs-iphone-5-and-everyone-else-whos-got-the-best-display
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kimdoocheol:
Thanks, I saw this in the general thread already.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pur1138:
I hate saying the word "Never", but I'll never buy a smartphone that has built-in obsolesence.

IOW a non-replaceable battery.

These devices are becoming so advanced that I'm looking forward to having one well passed 2 years.

You'll see degradation of battery life around that time. Time to send it somewhere for a replacement....

The whole idea just irks me.

A very bad trend starting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LordRalh3:
Perfectly said, non removable means in two to three years that device cannot be used away from a charger. Not everyone sells old devices. My kids get to use my old devices for games and learning apps, several of those old batteries have tanked long since but with another battery inside they are good for a couple more years
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] yearn2burn:
You must be a youngster...

That's what I thought when I heard about 486 processors in development when I had an IBM XT clone. There is NO WAY that in 2 years you won't want to replace your phone. There will be "must have" features and processing demands that you will desperately need or want. I've been through this cycle over an over, but still can't wait til I get my DNA next week!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kimdoocheol:
Yeah, with the note probably two years there will be a phone out a year or two that you may want. However, if you go with the DNA you'll want that upgrade a lot faster. The memory and battery make this an absolute no for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jammicphi:
note 2 or HTC DNA

Having a hard time deciding which phone is the better, also which one to go with. love the HTC droid DNA love the build quality and the screen on DNA has to be amazing. By reading reviews, and forums for what I would use the phone for seems as if battery life and expandable memory is the DNA downfall now looking at my galaxy s3 memory size I've used 10 gb. Music is all in the cloud, thanks to google music. And my movies I have them in my own personal cloud to stream them provided through the seagate app. I do see HTC DNA memory becoming a problem if i save music and or a movie offline.I find that the battery life will be a problem for my usage, I always use my phone for checking email, facebook, and twitter and i have them pushed so every 5-10mins all of it comes in at once because i want to be on top of my social networking, and emails. I also like reading new articles and always checking to see if there is any new news. I also like to use my calendar, Camara, edit photos on the phone, and I also like playing games, on my s3 its okay but i sometime I do have to charge my device in the middle of the day.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pur1138:
"You must be a youngster...

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Originally Posted by pur1138 View Post

These devices are becoming so advanced that I'm looking forward to having one well passed 2 years.

That's what I thought when I heard about 486 processors in development when I had an IBM XT clone. There is NO WAY that in 2 years you won't want to replace your phone. There will be "must have" features and processing demands that you will desperately need or want. I've been through this cycle over an over, but still can't wait til I get my DNA next week! "

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I saw Star Trek TOS when it originally aired and I played the first Pong when it was brand new while I was a senior in high school.

Sure, there'll be cooler stuff out in 2 years. But what I rail against is not even having the POSSIBILITY that something I buy today - for big money - will be around in 3 years.

That's just wrong.

ETA: I used my P-III 500 for over ten years. AND I just bought a Toshiba laptop to replace the old one I've been using daily for 7 years.

K
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CyD13:
Despite the more-than-slight-but-less-than-significantly better processor, the DNA has more lag than the Note 2 as far as I've heard from reviews (thank you 1080p). The camera isn't good in low light according to more than one review, and the design is faulty at best. Power button at the center top of the device? Horrible and unreachable. A usb battery door? Ugh. Volume rocker flush with the side? Infuriating. Lack of menu button? There goes screen real estate. Non-removable battery with 35% LESS power than the Note 2? Lack of SD card slot and 11 gigs usable storage? Yay useless limits!

HTC Sense is visually less chaotic than TWiz, but where is HTC's solution to the true multitasking dilemma? They don't have one. In fact, they went the opposite direction and borked it with their version of the task switcher. TWiz on the other hand has popop note, popup browser, and popup video AND it has the multitasking tab ala Windows 8. Smart actions like smart stay and rotation, voice actions allowing you to capture a picture by saying a word, or snoozing the alarm by saying snooze. Hand gestures like swiping to capture a screenshot (which is WAY faster than holding the power/volume button). Really, the list goes on and on and on. I haven't even started with the S Pen yet.

Literally the ONLY way the DNA beats the Note 2 is the screen and the materials used to build it. Everything else is a sacrifice. It's not even as thin as the Note 2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] yearn2burn:
The DNA wins in all the sensory experience categories: Looks, materials, screen, sound, pocketability. It loses categories not immediately evident when you 1st pick up the phone. A little iPhone like.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] P2o8wer:
I'm going for the note 2 and I can't wait no longer.. I wish verizon would release this damn phone already

Sent from gs3..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chino0131:
Wrong thread

---------- Post added at 08:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:02 PM ----------

In my opinion, the DNA loses, but everyone has their own opinion based on their own needs and desires. The DNA obviously suits your needs. Its a decent phone. Me personally, If i were interested in any Droid device I would wait and see if/when Verizon plans to release a DNA variant with at least more storage or a larger battery in the near future...(Droid DNA Maxx???). The screen is the only thing its got going for it IMO. To me, its just a larger version of every other HTC phone recently released with no major features that set it above any other recently released device (other than the screen), and it has more minuses than pluses to me. Whereas the GNote 2 has a number of evident features that set it far apart from anything else out there...features that are in fact immediately evident. And FYI, the DNA isn't that substantially smaller than the Note 2 where pocketability is an issue...unless your pants are skin tight and every bit of space matters.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
Im just waiting for the Verizon variant to come out and see if tge radios are at least as good as my S3. I thought about tge DNA my biggest concern was battery I have had aTB and a Rez battery life sucked on both but at least I could buy extra batteries. Memory would not be a problem for me as I dont listen to music or watck movies on my phone. I do believe the DNA will get better reception and data then the Note 2 but if the note is bad I will wait. My S3 is running great just need bigger and badder lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] microdot:
The battery of the DNA was my main concern especially after owning a Thunderbolt but after reading several reviews they say that the battery is actually pretty decent and gets you through the day. The thing that I did hear though which is a huge disappointing is that the camera apparently sucks. On the droid life show they said it is like a camera from phones 2 years ago. I currently use my S3 for a lot for pictures and a good camera is a must. The storage is also a concern. I am sure its a beautiful phone but I am going for the Note 2. Already ordered some accessories of ebay to commit to it in a way :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] krone6:
Non-removable battery was the deal breaker for me. If you don't mind that and want a phone, not a phablet, with a large resolution and screen than the DNA's for you, but for me I must have a removable battery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rufflez2010:
Deal breaker for me on the DNA was no expandable storage. If it had 64gb internal storage, I wouldn't care... but you are stuck with 16.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] luke1333:
I have DNA and got a note today. See benefits to both. I think I'm selling my s3 & keeping note and DNA! Can't pick between one yet!

Not an iPhone.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] yearn2burn:
I kept my DNA at the end of my 1 month. Overall polish of it's design kept me. SD lack not big issue as long as no nandroid backups, etc. Battery has been fine too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Phenziox:
Well the DNA isn't a phablet, so if you want a phablet take the note 2 if you just want a big phone I think the DNA is better

Sent from my HTC Desire C
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gloster2:
Deciding factors for me were battery and memory size. I have a large music collection and prefer to store it on my phone I am also frequently in situations where I need a second battery.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Nostrand:
Good evening,

I currently have AOKP d2att 4.1.2 and I'm trying to flash my phone with the stock ROM from Bell using the following link (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1739426)

For about a month I was able to revert back to my stock ROM without any problem but this week I tried a couple of times to flash it but when it comes to reboot the device I'm stuck at the Samsung (animated logo) screen and that doesn't seem to go through.

Would that be because of the number of flash that I've done on my phone and it's blocking me from restoring it?

Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tonymtl:
Boot into recovery and do a factory reset. Wipe cash data and dalvik. Reboot and should be fine.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Nostrand:
I already done that but I'm flashing the stock ROM from Odin (FYI)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tonymtl:
Did you do the factory reset after flashing stock ROM?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Nostrand:
Yes I did.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Nostrand:
Hi,

Just wondering if anyone came up with a solution for this :)

Cheers!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] amzi:
hey your best bet is to unroot it and reroot it i have the links here if you dont remember

Root : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoEVDgjTTdg&list=PL7011CD883D5201B8&index=12&feature=plpp_video

Unbrick/unroot:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypmqJbZqOaU&feature=plcp

(You wont lose any data )
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Nostrand:
Hello,

I've tried that and I'm still stuck at the Samsung (animated logo) :S

Any thoughts?

As an FYI, I'm using http://beta.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390113915771289993

Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] amzi:
Try the links in the description in the youtube videos.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MaximReapage:
I'm having the exact same problem and these fixes have not worked for me yet. Any other ideas?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] amzi:
Weird as hell whenever i getsoft bricked i use that youtube vid each time.. idk why it doesnt work with u guys D:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Initial_G:
Hey guys! Just thought I would post for some input on my current decision. I am thinking about selling my S3 for either the new Lumia 920 (totally different operating system, i know), nexus 4, or note 2. Are there any big advantages the other phones have to the S3? The thing is I am analyzing whether it is worth it or not to sell and "upgrade."
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jaimesco12:
Selling the galaxy s3 for 450 and buying a nexus 4 for 350 and pocket 100$. That is if you sell your s3 now.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
There already is another thread about nexus 4 and google is your best friend. None of us has that phone what makes you think we know more than you do?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Initial_G:
Nexus 4

Well I understand the situation of the nexus 4 but that's why I also asked about the other phones as well. I am just looking for input basically.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Crisisx1:
Note 2 would be the best upgrade. Nexus 4 is somewhat equal to the s3 and the lumia might be a step down from the s3.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lthu0492:
Sorry for the moon question. Will the nexus 4 be compatible with the T-Mobile HSPA+?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
Yes
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Initial_G:
Thread moved

Oh thanks! Sorry I didn't realize I posted it in a section other than the Q&A.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stevessvt:
I sold my S3 for a note 2. Its all that and a bag of Dorito's.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] saldebot:
don't forget about the dip
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Initial_G:
Note 2

How is the phone for note taking, despite the name "note." I am asking because I go to school and wanted something to take notes on in class. However I was also considering of just getting the Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7/10 for actual note taking.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stevessvt:
With the little amount of note writing on it I have done, it seems pretty good. Handwriting recognition is very good. Yes its a big phone, but a little small for writing on, though.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bradleyw801:
I think the Nexus 4 looks great, and the price is definitely right, but I am so irritated that Google has opted to take out removable SD cards in their latest iterations. It was one of the great things about Android. I could expand my storage up to 64gb, or even swap out cards if I wanted to. That's literally the only reason I haven't been able to even put the Nexus 4 in the running for my next phone.

But I would probably trade my S3 plus some cash for a note 2. It looks awesome.
[Motorola Droid X2] bad bone:
Has anybody messed with the new kernel tweaks in ROM toolbox?

And if so any advice:o

Sent from my MB870 AKA DX2 DZKCM7
[Motorola Droid X2] ashclepdia:
Be very careful messing with rom toolbox tweaks and the x2.

Some things might not be compatible due to the locked down nature of the x2.

That being said, make a nandroid backup and you will most likely be okay if anything goes wrong just restore it.

What kind of tweaks are you talking about tho?
[Motorola Droid X2] jsgraphicart:
I second what Ash says. Be careful with ROM Toolbox. Our phone doesnt support many Kernel Tweaks. And a lot of what ROM Toolbox does, our phone doesnt support. So some may work but others may cause a bootloop.
[Motorola Droid X2] Jmlannan:
Rom Toolbox

The memory manager is quite nice, and it helps if your music skips, and I have never had Rom toolbox cause a boot loop on my phone and I have used most of the tools it offers, just dont use the tools it has for installing/backing up/restoring roms, most dont work or cause problems
[Motorola Droid X2] bad bone:
Love ROM toolbox sd tweaks, kernel tweaks,random boot screens, mem manager, CPU tweaks (min max), app manager, they all seem to work great for me

Best of all build prop edit

Don't be scared:cool:
[Motorola Droid X2] bad bone:
Here's my settings any advice?
[Motorola Droid X2] bad bone:
Ok so no one uses this app to tweak settings?:confused:
[HTC Sensation XL] rocketman.3010:
Apparently I'm too new to the site to post a question on this board( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1632553&page=14 )

So instead i've come here, hoping someone can help. ive got to step 9, and when clicking boot into recovery, it goes to a white screen with htc written across it. cheers
[HTC Sensation XL] stona175:
Use this XL Multi Tool Flasher ofc if you have Sensation XL. This will not working with Sensation.
[HTC Sensation XL] Lexmazter:
Well, that thread you posted in the post i quoted is from HTC Sensation forum, and this is HTC Sensation XL, which is a totally different device, so go search in the right place :), and if you have htc Sensation Xl, then please state some other details like HBoot version, S-OFF or S-ON and other things like that, anyway, if you ARE on Sensation XL, check the tool from my signature, it should get you where you need :)

Hope this helps.
[HTC Sensation XL] rocketman.3010:
well i suppose that's what happens when you try to root your phone when its late :P

i do have the sensation xl and

hboot is 1.28.0006

bootloader is unlocked

s-on
[HTC Sensation XL] rocketman.3010:
All sorted now! that tool worked brilliantly
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] scream_clarity:
Hello, I am looking at getting a Bell Galaxy S3 tomorrow and am reading about a flash counter? I tried searching but couldn't find any real explanations as to why it's an issue. Just for warranty purposes/ I'm getting it used. Should I worry about it at all?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jethro650:
Its just a counter that tells how many times unsigned firmware has been flashed to the phone. Its not an issue except for warranty, even then its not an issue because you can reset it with triangle away for the play store.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Tony_YYZ:
Does the Triangle Away app work on both the i9300 and i747m variants?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] eortizr:
Yes
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Someone516:
Does anyone have a copy of this apk? I have the Root Browser Lite 2.1.1, and want to roll back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ac29593:
PhoneErr is what the app references when I go to uninstall it.

Does anyone known what this is or does?

Its an app that is on my app list.

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Eazie757:
Is the blue cube error when veiwing content on the web a flash player issue, a rom issue, or a browser issue?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] smokinmoses:
What ROM are u on?

Sent from the cheeziest phone in the south!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Eazie757:
Padawan v4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] smokinmoses:
Sounds like flash player. Using chrome or web browser? Try uninstalling and re installing flash player. Won't work on chrome though.

Sent from the cheeziest phone in the south!!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Riktar:
Hey guys,

Been having a blast messing with my GSIII for the past couple weeks and recently got AOKP jellybean version rom flashed on the phone and everything is working flawlessly but I've noticed that when I plug the mhl converter it automatically goes into landscape mode unless I open an app then it goes back to portrait. This is causing a bunch of glitches mostly from going back from landscape to portrait.

The primary use of the mhl is as a car dock/connection. It seems wherever I ask I'm told to simply get a Bluetooth connection to the system but I'm really not willing to sacrifice the sound quality and the somewhat flaky connection.

In order to get the phone to connect and play properly I've had to run the following setup.

1. 2m mhl converter(ebay one i also have the samsung mhl but use that at home due to ****ty/clunky wiring but they work equally well and both display the same glitches.

2. HDMI to RCA converter

3. PAC-NIS2 AUX audio input

This entire setup going to the back of the oem infiniti g35 (2004) head unit via the SAT port.

Is there any way around automatic landscape mode upon connection.

Thanks for any assistance.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] galax5:
Title says it all. I see it all the time in rom threads.