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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
I've thought about that, but they won't let me bill it to my account because I just switched the service from my wife's name to mine, so I could take advantage of my employee discount.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dcdgoth:
1. what people think of it?

-> they are pleased with GNote2

2. how the development is?

-> development is moving really fast....you will need adb installed manually to unlock bootloader

3. how hard is it getting used to the size?

-> i got used to it in 2 days
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LBJM:
That's code for buy me a dress that costs more than the phone you want.

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Putting a check in the box next to usb debugging was really hard :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
Man, I could buy her a car, and she'd still tell me the only reason I did that was because I wanted this phone. Its a lose lose situation at this point.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LBJM:
That's because you could use the car, not so much when it comes to the dress. Have you considered the full court press? Dress, shoes, flowers etc ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlanPototsky:
I came from a Gnexus running muzzy's 4.2. I love the software on the Note 2. This maybe the first android phone that I don't root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
Unfortunately, I don't think there's anything that I could do to get this phone early. I really can't wait to get it though. It looks like a phenomenal phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LBJM:
I'm rooted I must block ads. I ran the phone with ads but in some apps they take up too much space or blink/flicker. One also needs to be rooted to remove the apps one can not by default. Now one could go without using a custom rom, but I'll cave at some point just cause I like to customize my phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] propyls:
for me the touchwiz launcher, dialer, web browser, gallery, and contacts are sloppy and appear developed when gingerbread was current. when I use the phone stock I feel like ive gone to my parents house and gotten on their pc. its like wtf have you done to this poor pc, mom? theres so much adware on here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cc16177:
LOL that's what I did... I just bought mine a few days ago.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
Damn I wish it was that easy here...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Goldchamp:
Better to ask for forgiveness than it is permission :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tbns:
I came from a thunderbolt, then a Droid DNA. Never been more happy with a phone than I am with this note 2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
Adware eh?

By that definition, most free apps and games are adware too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] propyls:
you have the option to install/uninstall free apps and games with out root.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
You apparently missed my point.

Adware by definition is advertisement supported software.

That by definition is most free apps on the market.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] propyls:
Oh my bad then. .. Trojan adware
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
If I could sigh any louder, I would.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bill Idol:
Same here, I've been an Android junkie since the g1 and this has to be the nicest phone yet. I have to admit though that my g1 and both Nexus One and Galaxy Nexus rank right up there with having a ton of development. But the size I got used to right away and with multi view and S pen functionality make this phone tons of fun. A lot to play with as stock and triple fun to play with rooted and unlocked. It truly is a mini computer in your hands. Love it:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] anathema_forever:
I am using a droid 3 and a nook tablet right now and I am thinking this will replace both perfectly. Sadly I am cheap and am going to try and wait like 5 months until its tons cheaper and get it on ebay or something and feel a bit less guilty.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lostnuke:
if you were to feel guilty about buying this device, that guilt would wash away rather quickly i think. its a great device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
Saturday I'm finally joining this club
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TechBSwift:
Took you long enough :) :) :) :) :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
Your telling me...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] auroraprime:
I think you've made a good choice, the phone feels expensive, has nice features, and the performance is great. The only bad thing might be the screen if its too big, personally I would've liked it a little smaller, but to each his own. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dougstoner:
I am thinking about jumping ship and getting the note 2. Are there any other verizon phones coming out any time soon?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Xirix12:
I have to say I like this phone. Development is much slower than a Nexus device but that was expected. The size is awesome. Even the GS3 feels small in my hand. I got used to the size in like a week. Now I cant see myself using a smaller device. Definitely a great choice.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tbns:
You won't regret it. I seriously love this phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Lambo821:
I love this phone!!

Lambo
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] heatpipe:
This is easily the best phone I've ever owned. I always thought it was a mistake to ignore the benefits of a stylus, and Samsung did a great job. Now if we could only get the functionality of MS OneNote on this phone (specifically automatic OCR from drawings and indexed for search) .

I was surprised to see how much Verizon ruined the phone - like a persistent WiFi notification, getting rid of the stock email widget, and placing uninstallable apps on the phone. But thanks to the fine community here, an easy flashing to Jelly Beans v4 rom has liberated my phone.

In terms of hardware the phone is incredible. The screen produces deep blacks in video. The speaker volume is the loudest of any phone I've ever heard. Simultaneous WiFi and bluetooth work without issue (I have 2 different Nexus 7 tablets that have occasional audio stutter). The GPS lock on is fast. Verizon hotspot functionality is stable. And a single charge easily lasts me the day with room to spare.

And everyone is right about the size.... you get used to it. Although now I find myself wondering why everyone else's phones are so tiny.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shill1986:
Absolutely worth it, even full price. Best phone, hands down. Don't let reviews saying it's size is "excessive" or "unwieldy" put you off. I couldn't imagine using a smaller phone after this, the size is perfect, I could definitely go a bit bigger even, and my hands are no LeBron James'!

I just wish Verizon hadn't gone the route they did with crApps, wifi nag/toggle and such, but, there are workarounds! Get it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ologn:
I love everything about the note 2 except the placement of the power button.

It's big and that is part of what makes it so good. It fits in my front pocket without a problem, even when hopping into my FJ Cruiser with a 6" lift. I think it works in the front pocket because it's so thin. The folks who complain about the size, are folks with an i-whatever-phone-pod. Got my daughter an ipod 4 for christmas, it just seemed tiny(dare I say) like a toy. I checked it against my other kids iphone 4s, cuz i thought something was wrong. Nothing was wrong, iphone just has a small screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] WizeGuyDezignz:
There are always phones around the corner, it's a massive mistake to base your purchase with that in mind imo. You will always be chasing something that isn't out yet and you will almost certainly get buyers remorse once you finally buy a phone.

While this phone doesn't sport a 1080p screen which seems like will be the trendy feature of 2013, it's an astounding phone. The screen is actually quite nice and the performance and functionality is top notch.

Highly recommended.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Travisdroidx2:
This phone is great and I came from a gnex. And currently trying to get nitro from eclipserom.com one of these so we can get some eclipse love. If you dont knkw who nitro is check oit his sight he is known for stable roms packed with customization. But performance always comes first. Keep a eye oit for him or feel free to help out :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cbdudek:
I know that I am a new user, but I wanted to chime in about this phone. I too was worried about the size, but after using it for the last month, I can tell you that this is the best phone I have ever owned. The size isn't a disadvantage to me. Every other phone screen looks tiny in comparison. I have friends of mine who say that the note 2 is too big. However, after picking up my phone and playing with it for a few minutes, they go back to their Iphone 5 or smaller phone and admit that they see why its nice.

The size really is the biggest hurdle to most people. Everything else, the camera, screen, processor, and so on are all simply awesome. There are many people out there drawing conclusions about this phone without using it for a couple days. I firmly believe more phones are going to be this size in the next couple years. Lets face it, we are not talking on our phones anymore. They are now data devices.

I hope you get it on Saturday. You will not be disappointed. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dougstoner:
Yeah, I know there will always be something bigger and better, but was curious if it was going to be within a month or so. I'm currently on Sprint, and it's a company phone, but I just got a new job, and will have to port my number over and pay for my own service. So, obviously Verizon is the fastest and best way to go...so if I was going to start up a new contract, I could wait a month or so to do it. I have the Galaxy S3 and love it, but the Note 2 looks so freaking awesome!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
Technology changes every few months in the cell phone world. Note 2 has been around for a while, even if Verizon just recently got it. If you aren't sure, wait until the new tech crops up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tbns:
If you aren't in a hurry, you could wait and see what pops up at CES in January or MWC. Sure there will be cool devices, and it would be logical to just wait it out.

On the other hand, if you are impulsive, I see no reason why getting the note 2 would be a bad idea at this point in time. I had the DNA for a few days with the new fancy screen tech which will probably be in every phone next year, and though it's absolutely gorgeous, switching to the much lower ppi note 2 screen has been about as noticeable as moving down from a 7/8th of a teaspoon of sugar in your coffee, to 6/8ths. In other words, it quite literally makes no difference to me in terms of phone enjoyment. Not downplaying a potential 1080p note screen, but just saying that after the initial wow factor, you habituate pretty fast. Of course screen tech isn't the only thing advancing.

With that being said... I really want to know what the note 3 will have in store ;).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
Man, I feel like a little kid at Christmas waiting for tomorrow to come.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] muzhik:
how's it compared to GNex?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Travisdroidx2:
I just came from the gnex and I love it. I would highly recommend it. Biggest advantage is battery get about 6-7 hrs screen on time will last 12 -14 hrs on a charge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] muzhik:
i saw your post on eclipserom forum as well, i'm trying to decide if i should upgrade to note 2 from gnex, specially if/when nitro going to get a rom for it, its gonna rock :laugh:

are you on verizon? if so, did you had a chance to get rid of the ugly logo on the button?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Travisdroidx2:
Lol ya I have verizon and do have the ugly verizon on it. I do hate that but phone is to pretty for me to get the nerves to try and take it off. Besides I had to buy off contract to keep my unlimited data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] IamPro:
Same here except I could careless about the logo and more how Verizon has left out some of the features other Note 2s have. Luckily I found XDA and got back some of the stuff like some multi window apps like Chrome and Netflix which make it an awesome experience. I just look at the VZN Note 2 just as the cost of doing business with Verizon; slow updates and bs changes to phone but overall this is an amazing phone.

One thing I wish is that the phone needs to come standard with 32GB of memory bc despite putting in a 64GB microSD card, I can't put any of the apps on there (it might be possible in future) . These HD games take up soooo much room its ridic, almost makes me not even want to play them and instead stick to emulators.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] muzhik:
I see, how about the signal quality compare to GNex, and (I know it's personal preference) but did you get white or gray?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Travisdroidx2:
I got lucky I found a iphone user that got it as a gift. Got it brand new for 525 and it is the grey one. The radios seem just as fine if not betted than the gnex. The quality is nice very slick and smooth with the s pen that is tucked in from underneath.

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I seen there is a script for the sd card swap. You can make that 64gb into your internal memory. I have not done it on this device but we did that back on the x2 days.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] blackbass595:
Yeah man...I mean this might as well be a moto starTAC. (If I could add anymore sarcasm I would) gtfoh

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Bottom line...you're never gonna find a perfect phone. There's always something you wish it had that the old phone had or something you would've done different. Get it see. You have 14 days to change your mind.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thunderstruck!:
I picked one up at full price at BB on the 15th, and it's awesome! I'm kind of on the fence though about whether to keep it and stay with Verizon, or try out the TMo version and switch to them in May when my contract is up. Verizon are such pricks about locking their phones down it's annoying. We shouldn't have to chip in to buy Adam Outler a phone, which I did, we should be able to plug it in and unlock it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LBJM:
Promise?

None that you would want at least for a year. This is the first smartphone that I'm happy with. It's usable on the stock battery and it charges quick to boot. My only complaint is the battery doesn't last 10 years on a single charge ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] codezzie:
Switching from a droid3 its pretty rough. Not sure if i am going to be able to get used to the size. I'm glad there is a two week grace period on the order.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bkdodger:
Once you start using it you won't be able to use anything smaller.. I pick up my Gnex now and it feels so small.. Good luck I'm thinking you will be happy..

《Take Note2 BK's here..》
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] blackbass595:
This no doubt. 4.3 might as well be an iPhone after holding this for a while.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
I don't make blanket statements like this because I don't personally know the poster and new tech conferences aren't that far off. Maybe you do know him though. *shrug*
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bkdodger:
Haha.. So true... I do like the Nexus but just not getting much attention since I got this beast.. I was just stating on our Gnex forum I can even one hand pretty good now with help of button savior app..

《Take Note2 BK's here..》
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
Finally got it and its everything Ive expected and more!! The size will take a little getting used to, but I dont think that will be a problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LBJM:
I don't know him... I myself don't usually make such statements. What I do know is every other smartphone I've had has been small and stressful on my eyes over long periods except for this one. The stock battery has also been great, the phone can handle a full day of real usage. Yes I considered the DNA but it only has the screen resolution going for it. Can't remove the battery (if you truly want to be mobile this is a must), no microsd (to fit over 32GB of music), and HTC's lack of updates over the past 2 years was the final nail (Tbolt, rezound). I'm looking forward to getting an extended battery for this phone that would give me more capacity than my galaxy tab 7.7. What is an added bonus for me is I can lay in bed on the weekend with this phone and have full signal none of my other phone could do that.

Nothing in tech is future proof. What could one want besides longer lasting battery at the moment? Larger screen would be harder to pull off and have a phone fit in jeans or slacks. The speed of the cpu is good. I always want more ram ;) Internal memory are they going to release 512GB version? Not in a year. The wireless charging tech isn't there yet, I shouldn't need a special pad to charge to phone through physical contact, it should charge through the air wifi/bluetooth or something similar. Is there something I'm missing coming down the pipe?

A great phone for now is the vzw note 2. I'm still on contract with VZW for another year with unlimited data and if VZW starts booting those of us with unlimited data this phone has the band support for other carriers. So Yes I'm happy with my note 2 and I don't see in features in the next year that would make me want to buy another phone so soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrkelley14:
I love this phone, came from the galaxy nexus and thought that was a great phone. Screen is awesome, stylus is getting more useful the more I play with it and the battery life is GREAT. Get this phone and you won't be disappointed unless you have small hands and want to use one handed all the time.

Unlocked Galaxy Note 2 running Beans 4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] enkrypt3d:
I know I get a lot of hate mail for this but none of the roms that are out offer anything better than what stock does - unless you really want to get rid of touchwiz (to which I really like and its fast as hell)

Fully stock no underclocking no mods etc......

no other custom rom can achieve this yet ( and no this is not bashing the devs i know they're working hard on fixing it - but I just dont think its worth it IMO........ and im sure this post will get deleted too but I really dont care....... :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
I've gotta say, this is, by far, the best phone I've ever owned. This thing is amazing. I used to be pretty partial to HTC (thunderbolt and the rezound), but I soon realized they dont hold a candle to Samsung. I have no regrets.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LBJM:
Welcome to the club!!! At last ;) I too come from those phones. What kind of battery life are you getting?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
I really wont know until I work tomorrow, but I havent put it down since I got it and the battery hasnt been a problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] image619:
I came from the Thunderbolt to the Note2. Looking at them next to each other is comical. The Note2 is awesome :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
Every other phone out looks small to me now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LBJM:
This phone is the sexy supermodel with brains that I only notice the iphone these days because it make me stop and wonder how someone could use such a small smartphone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drachnem:
I was on the debate of this vs. Sg3 (from a sgn) and I couldn't be more pleased. I fully feel like I own a smart phone now.

Beans Note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Spike760:
Just recently replaced my Galaxy Nexus with a Note 2. I had to purchase it at full price at first I was wondering the same thing if it was worth it but after a couple days with it I would say so. This battery runs Circles around the Nexus like right now I'm on 21 hours battery and 5 hours screen time.

One thing I really miss is the AOSP theme which I achieved partially using Nova Launcher. Also Android 4.2.

Also the wake up lag is kind of annoying but I'm assuming it goe. into a deep sleep mode to maximize battery.

PS: Wrote this Whole reply with the stylus.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
Just sold my GS3 & picked up a GN2. Wow...really. Just wow. I am still trying to adjust to the size. I am sure it will settle in after a few days. It is amazing, though. The S-Pen vs a wacom bamboo stylus is night & day. It is so precise & smooth.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tonystoj:
i went from a gs3 to my note 2 and i got used to right away...then when i grab my gs3 it feels like a toy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Regret Truth:
Picked up my Note 2 today after owning a S3 for 3 months. At the time the S3 had been the best phone I've ever owned. The note 2 may be one of my all time favorite electronic device I've purchased. ....its that awesome. The next big thing is here and its freaking amazing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bond32:
I completely agree. I loved the s3 but i just got lucky when someone was willing to trade me their note 2 straight up for my s3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
This thing is a gem, its unlike any other smart phone I've ever owned.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] topxshelfxtre:
Of all the phones ive had from the OG droid to the razr maxx to the iphone 5 this has to be the best phone ive every had and my battery life is amazing 16 hours and still above 40%
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Clamhost:
I chose the Note 2 over the DNA as well. Why? Well if you have time to stop by the Verizon store (I didn't till after I ordered the Note 2), then try out both phones. Basically I needed a Micro SIM, so I went to the Corporate Verizon store in Baybrook (30-40 min away) only to be told "No SIM if you don't let me see your phone". I hate Verizon's customer support! Back to the subject, I liked the DNA's display, except that it lagged at even scrolling on TechnoBuffalo's mobile website! I mean seriously, let Samsung put a 1080p screen first, since they're bound to do it right (unlike Motorola). Wow I went off topic, but nonetheless, I recommend the Note 2, currently I'm running Stock Android/PACman ROM (same Schiit).
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EraVulgaris:
Greetings

Looked, but couldn't find anything addressing this, probably because it's a lame noob question-

Now that I am rooted and unlocked, there any way to deny parts of permissions?

Such as, yes you can see my location, but no you cannot send emails to my contacts. Are permissions all or nothing no matter what?

Some of these permissions are over the top, like "we can take over your camera and take photos whenever". I'm not paranoid, but really??
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dalingrin:
CyanogenMod had this a while back but it was removed because most apps are not written to handle permission revocation. This lead to apps crashing so the overall usefulness was diminished.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EraVulgaris:
Wow that was quick thanks! Google Now seems really cool and useful, I got creeped out reading the permissions though.

Well, at least I know where I stand.
[General Questions and Answers] lazboyz:
hi guys ....i am planning to buy a new phone in next few days or i can say withing 48 hours...need some advice and help...i am willing to spend around 400 to 600 dollars to buy phone which is unlocked...if you guys have any ideas for me...which one to buy...i am on business alot so need phone ASAP....or if anybody know website which sells phones...and yeah place where i live i don't get lte....that will be great..i'll appriciate....

thank you
[General Questions and Answers] Guitarman:
Amazon and eBay are great places to purchase devices online. The Google Nexus 4 is one option: http://www.google.com/nexus/4/
[General Questions and Answers] lazboyz:
hey thanks for quick reply.....how about note 2...is that good...