yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joshm.1219:
I'm not a Samsung fanboy by any means, but I still don't blame them. I have to stay on Verizon for my business, and I won't upgrade until I have some way to get custom software on my new device. Looking at all of our new devices though, the S4, N3, HTC One, LG G2, Moto X, Droid Ultra/Maxx, they all use Qualcomm processors with locked bootloaders.

It sucks but I put the least blame on the manufacturers. They're in this to make money like anybody else, so I don't expect them to not do business with the biggest service providers in the United States because they require locked bootloaders. I blame this on Verizon first, then Qualcomm for the method in which they lock the bootloader.

I mean, you could put some blame on manufacturers for being so exclusive to Qualcomm, but what other options are there other than putting a lot of money into getting an architectural license from ARM? In that sense, I could see your frustration with Samsung, because they did do that but only put out the Note 2 with an LTE-enabled Exynos processor so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chefb:
Reading these posts about the problem with Qualcomm processers....gives me concern. Does anyone believed that the will be less support for the note3. I really like this phone!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Oh_wow:
With Samsung out, what device maker are you going to continue to work on? Do you have a favorite?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Newkia? Oppo? Omate? Sony? There are a ton of awesome manufacturers out there. I admire Samsung's build quality but that's all. They've always been a crappy manufacturer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] neckbonest:
i have canceled my pre order for the note3. going to wait and see what what else comes out. i do have big problem right now and need some advice from the community. my contract is up on 2 of my lines and not sure if i should stay with verizon:confused:

are the phones on other carriers easier to rot and unlock?

my personal line has unlimited data but i could get by without it.

if i were to switch, what carrier should i go to.i have been with verizon since 2000 and i get jack sh*t from them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chefb:
I feel the same .....what if any phone besides the nexus would be the second most supportable. On Verizon. I likes my unlimited.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joshm.1219:
iphone 5s event going on right now! who's switching???

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] deanojc55:
post 1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Milimbar:
Seems the LG G2 got rooted and all today.... has the same processor as the Note 3 will have.

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/13/verizon-and-att-lg-g2-receive-quick-root-treatment

http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-g2-att-and-verizon-get-proper-root-treatment

Does this give us any hope for the Note 3?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joshm.1219:
Rooting was never going to be the problem. it's been done on the s4 for months now, which has a very similar processor. The issue is unlocking a bootloader with blown qfuses. Most likely won't happen. I don't see why a safe strap method wouldn't work though.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Afro Samurai:
I hope I'm writing this in the right place. I currently have an S3 and my wife has a Rezound that she's almost destroyed. Phones take a beating in that purse you know..;) I'm not eligible for an upgrade for five more months and with the locked bootloader on the S4 I'm kinda feeling that the Note 3 might get the same. I'm thinking of just getting a note 2 on swappa and holding off my upgrade to see if the note 3 is locked down. With my wife taking over my S3 and myself the note 2. It seems like you folks really liked your note 2, any advice??

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] neckbonest:
cant go wrong with the note2

lots of custom stuff, fast,big and i love it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Afro Samurai:
All of my coworkers love it but they don't do what we do either. They're straight stock no root. Thanks bro.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joshm.1219:
who else is pissed off that is still the newest device on Verizon with an unlocked bootloader? I usually upgrade phones every 6 months... just really sick of verizon lately.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ed270:
The Note 2 is the first phone where I have felt like I am not compromising or was looking for something better to come out. You will get comments from iphone fanboys like " a stylus went out of style a long time ago " and " that phone is too big" but when they show me something on their phone it is like looking at a postage stamp or micro sd card lol

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tgyberg:
Yep, that along with thinking of every single way to jip an extra dime out of everyone. Vzw can drive off a cliff while I stand and laugh! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mac of York:
I just wish we could buy unlocked devices that work on their network. I tried T-Mobile and man the coverage was terrible. No service at my house and at work. :/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JustSomeDude:
Seems like the LG G2 is the only recent vzw phone with something akin to an unlocked bootloader (Scott's even already got a CleanRom going for it). Didn't think I'd say this about a non-nexus LG, but it has me slightly tempted...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joshm.1219:
you can buy dev editions still at least I was about to buy a dev s4 but a mdk build s4 showed up on swappa so I grabbed that instead.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mac of York:
Yeah but then it'd be best to go Verizon prepaid so you aren't paying more for a subsidized device that you didn't even get...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joshm.1219:
Yeah kind of. I dont keep my phones after I upgrade so for example I got the s4 for $475 with a bunch of accesories, and ill sell my note ii , the average on swappa right now is $350-$375. my next phone will be a subsized upgrade, lets say its the average $200 for a flagship. assuming the s4 holds its value the same as the note, ill make $700 selling the note ii and s4, whike spending $675 for the s4 and future phone. not really spending anymore buying unsubsidized vs subsidized plus im getting new phones at a faster rate.

The reality is that while we are paying a bill which factors in the cost to Verizon to subsidize our phones even if we don't buy them that way, its a moot point. The only major carrier that doesn't do that is tmobile, but at least in my area, the extra money I spend to be on Verizon vs tmo is worth it because their network is that much better, justifying the cost regardless of subsidy payments.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrstone77:
I just got a confirmation email from Verizon stating that my note 3 has been shipped n will arrive on 10/10

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] crcpeach:
No White Note 3's

Today I received an email that my order (for a white Note 3) was on hold and needed additional information - that it would remain open for "up to 7 days". Then I immediately received another that the order was cancelled (no reason), and I would need to reorder. Lo and behold, they are all on BACKORDER, so I can't get one :(

:crying:

Update: I went back into the system and the white ones were available, so I preordered one and should have the same shipping date. My first preorder was set to charge to my account (and with 5 phones that runs around $270/mo) and it was recently billed. Apparently that would make my account over some preset limit they have. I charged this one to my card, and it now looks fine. Keeping my fingers crossed!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] srzero88:
I'm unsure on whether or not I want to get a Nkte 3 or hold out for the nexus 5. Thoughts?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] akellar:
If your sticking with Verizon it's likely you only have one choice
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] srzero88:
I'm on T-Mobile, switched from Verizon but still using the Note. The thing I don't like about the Nexus are the on screen Nav keys.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] evolishesh:
To be honest. I think I would hold on getting the note 3. Reason, is that there's not much of a difference between the 3 and the the 2..yea, the software and the hardware is different, but besides that still not enough for me to change..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mdbowman:
Just wanted to post here to confirm I went to Costco (they have phones cheaper than vzw) and got a brand NEW Note 2 for $129 and was able to transfer my upgrade to a line that did not have unlimited... and my wife's line got the Note 2 for less than a minute and then activated it on my line and unlimited still in tact. Love the Note 2!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cookemandan:
I got mine in Feb for 99 at Sams! Just wish I could get casual to work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] flyboy1100:
Use an older version, that's what I did
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Essenar:
I would like to state that I disagree entirely with moderators directing T-Mobile related questions on a Verizon Note 2 to this thread.

I think that's entirely inefficient, discouraging, poorly planned and misguided. A good moderator doesn't make decisions like that.

I don't understand why a user's thread was closed and his concerns sent to this thread when he is still using a Verizon Note 2, he is just using it with T-Mobile.

Single threads for discussion of various topics defeats the ENTIRE purpose of having a message forum to begin with.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeone33:
I upgraded to a Note 3 last night, the first thing I noticed is the phone is noticeably lighter. I havent gotten a change to use it much but I am definitely enjoying the rf transmitter.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] neva4self:
I was thinking about upgrading from my 2 to the 3 but like everything else there is already talk of the Note 4 and a better user friendly Galaxy Gear so I think I'm going to wait.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mac of York:
I really want the Moto X. I'll be getting whatever they come out with next year for sure :3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
How much should I ask for my note 2? Thinking about throwing it on ebay
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ed270:
If you are putting it on ebay see what others are selling for and go from there. It might be easier to sell on Craigslist that way the buyer can meet to check for a clean Esn.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
Ive tried that with previous phones and never had any luck. I usually ended up selling them dirt cheap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lightnuup:
How are the S-Pen functions on the N3?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mlin:
Totally agree! One thing I noticed while using the HTC One is that the forums are managed much more efficiently. Forcing multiple topics to be discussed in a single thread really discourages discussion. There's really only one, maybe two moderators who even make an issue of it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] MunkinDrunky:
Good point some discussion might be discouraged and probably both productive discussion and extraneous nonsense alike. I guess they're still trying to find the best way to reduce clutter. Damn I dragged myself into this...

Off topic discussion thread here seems well enough for those who hang round this forum because we own a note 2 and we want to talk about non note 2 stuff.

I say if you have questions comments about note 2 then go ahead and make a new thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Papasmurf8314:
thinking about going Note 3

I'm due for an upgrade next month and still have unlimited data. I checked what I use and I really don't use much data and when I do its like 4-5 gigs. So I figure I will get the note 3 and still get the 6 GB that Verizon is offering. Or at this point should I wait to see what is in store of the Note 4? I mean my Note 2 is running a sweet custom ROM with Note 3 features so is it really worth the upgrade? Or maybe even buying a used Note 3 off swappa to satisfy me until The Note 4 drops. So many options....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bydh:
If you're still on unlimited, I would highly suggest you calculate the cost between the new data plan with 6 gigs versus what you're paying now for unlimited (presumably $30). I would consider 4-5 gigs to be a decent amount of data and anticipate a higher tiered data plan will end up costing you more over the 2 year contract than buying a used note 3 or a new unsubsidized device.

I'm pretty satisfied with my note 2 on Verizon and will probably wait a while before upgrading.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Wukis:
^ this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lightsout:
I made the jump to T-Mobile today. Saving about $45 a month. I will miss the battery of the note 2. But stoked to be back on a nexus. Got the n5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] synapsesboob:
Yeah you may consider T-Mobile if it's available to you. Personally for me I'm making the switch from Note 2 Verizon to Note 3 T-Mobile plus get the JUMP program to switch to Note 4 when it's out and still save $50 per mo for 2yrs and then $110 per mo saved after 2yrs. I'm on Verizon now 3 lines note 2 note 2 and gs3. With unlimited data on 1 line, 2gb on the other two paying nearly $270mo. When I switch to T-Mobile with 3 new phones I'll be paying $220 (taxes and insurance included) per mo for 2yrs then drop to $160 per mo unlimited talk, text, data. However my T-Mobile 4G LTE coverage here is fantastic. Friends S4 averages 1.5-3MBps through speedtest.

Edit: numbers and math lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] siegal9:
Thank our founders for capitalism or Verizon would be charging double. I don't have T mobile, but thank them for keeping Verizon in check..... somewhat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrewjt19:
Enjoy no service in the middle of cities. T-Mobile is one of the worst for cell coverage. Their 4g is all but laughable.

TappEd from my Note II

Check out my website for encouragement....

www.projectintercession.blogspot.com
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] synapsesboob:
Maybe in your city, but in my city the service has been fantatic. I've had the awesome opportunity to test drive my cousin's T-Mobile Note 3 here in San Diego. I've had 0 dropped calls, and always 4G coverage wherever I go with network speeds of 15-30mbps (1.5MB/s-3.0MB/s+). I also got to take it to LA county and experience the same. However my sister in KS gets dropped calls all the time, low signals, and bad network speeds. So I guess it depends on your city and the coverage they've deployed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrewjt19:
That's awesome, but I certainly haven't experienced that nor any of my family who had T-Mobile and I've lived/traveled all over the US. There's not too many major cities I haven't been to... Verizon is pricey, but they're consistent. Just my two cents.

TappEd from my Note II

Check out my website for encouragement....

www.projectintercession.blogspot.com
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] drag&fly:
Just my opinion, but knowing what I know now...... wait. You're not missing all that much by making the jump to the 3. I'd hold off for the 4. The 3..... camera is a bit better but low light still sucks. Processor is a little snapper but the note 2 still hold its own in comparison. And no unlocked B/L on the 3 so no kernels. JMHO
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] srzero88:
Well I am no longer part of the Note 2 family. I bought the Nexus 5 today!! But that's probably a lie because my wife is getting my note so not gone forever.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JasonGeiger:
Let us know how you like the nexus 5. I'm thinking of upgrading when the next nexus comes out but I like the 5. Just two things concern me, storage and battery life.

Sent from my SCH-I605
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkChylde-QC:
How much different does the screen real-estate feel on the Nexus 5, as compared to your Note 2? Do you find yourself zooming text that much more?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stueycaster:
Knowing they still haven't unlocked the Samsung boot-loader bothers me. I keep hearing it might be impossible. I haven't really checked out the Safe-strap thing yet but if it's like dual-booting I don't think I want it. Verizon and Samsung are carrying this way too far. I'm really thinking of switching carriers when my contract ends. Somebody is bound to come up with phones as cool as Samsung's some time and T-Mobile or Sprint should become usable too. The problem is where I live Verizon is still the only carrier with decent coverage. I'm still stuck with Verizon for about 18 months so we'll see what the future brings. Til then My Note 2 is a really awesome phone. The way I have it set up is freakin awesome.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] funnyperson1:
yes the way that the S4 and N3 boot loaders have yet to be cracked bothers me. I feel like the N2 may be the last unlocked Samsung phone on Verizon.At least it seems that people have been having luck with the HTC devices.

Safe strap is great but Aosp will never work unless Cyanogen decides to work with the stock kernel. Why would they when every other Carrier is unlocked.

I did hear a rumor that the S5 would be locked on every carrier, but will have to wait and see if that is true,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Shamestick:
Personally the HTC m8 has grabbed my attention very recently, it's fully unlocked, seems like its got a good developing base at the moment, I'm getting that itch again...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JasonGeiger:
I wasn't planning upgrading for awhile but the note crapped out on me. I picked up a m8 on T-Mobile. I refuse to buy a locked down phone. The development over there is insane. Verizon note 2 doesn't begin to compare. And I'm getting way better signal and lte speeds for a lot less money.

Sent from my HTC One_M8
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] windatmyback:
I didn't know that about the M8. Good deal. What about the G3? Suppose I should just check for myself...haha. Anyway, excited to see what the Note 4 brings. The Note 2 has served me well and if the Note 4 has some decent innovation then I will wait. To be honest don't have a choice really.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] killa408shark:
My contract doesn't end till February of next year but I qualify for the EDGE so I talked to this guy at the Verizon store and he explained to me how EDGE works basically I will be paying what I pay right now (with 6gb) but I will get 10gb instead. I don't know what phone should I get I would like the S5 but I know the BL is locked maybe the G3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] theryanguy:
Just be aware that unless you pay the full price of the phone, they wont let you keep it to upgrade. You'll basically be paying the 2 year contract price ( minimum required to upgrade) but then you have to trade in the phone.

Overall, you would spend less money buying it on a 2 year contract, then selling it to offset the cost of buying your " upgrade" on eBay.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SvinGarin:
Rooting Verizon Note 2 with 4.4.2 update

Sorry i am asking this question here, but I don't have enough posts to post in developer forums.

Is It possible to root Verizon Note 2 with 4.4.2 update installed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] doctor-cool:
Pre-Ordered Note 4 Today

I held off getting the Note 3 because I had the Note 2 and The Note 2 was Pretty Good and I had so many accessory for it.

Thanks to GhettoRoot the Note 2 has new life and I will continue to use it when I'm in bad environments. But I'm excited to be coming up to date with the Note 4.

Expected Ship Date: 10/23/2014
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thechaoz:
I have to have unlimited data ans wifi tether..I maybe could live without custom roms... I'm really suprised it can't be hacked..especially knowing this community. ..**** samsung
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] MunkinDrunky:
Im going to upgrade in a couple months, since I will be up for contract renewal and I wonder what other may have upgraded to recently. I am aware that the verizon phones will be locked down (bootloaders) and in most cases only root will be seen. For those who have moved on from the note ii and were looking for devices on verizon that would see some extent of custom roms what have you chosen? You may have made the choice, as I will probably end up doing, based on anticipation that when you get the phone that in the future it would be rooted or bootloader unlocked.

Devices I am looking at are the LG G3, note 4, moto x(2014), and upcoming sony z3. G3 I am currently watching.

I know note 4 is locked tight, so what are the potential prospects (speculative and better) for moto x since there exists a developer (essentially) version for other carriers, that verizon version can see some benifits of what is achieved on that one? Shouln't they be very similar since google/moto is keeping the roms pretty much stock?

Never owned a sony, so any opinions are great, although a sony on verizon's network will be difficutl to estimate the experience.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ro6i3:
Anyone know what the next big thing is? I have an upgrade in December and looking to get a new phone in the coming months. But am willing to wait if a exciting new phone is on the way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] MunkinDrunky:
Do you mean phones to be expected in 2015? I think if i were hold out for later than end of this year, we will see devices with the new android L and probably a real push for 64bit processors. Devices of possible interest might be the upgrades of current phones like htc one m9. Also project aria is something to watch. But that is a longer wait than looking at the current best out now, or in the next few months.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sp0r0s:
which do you prefer and why? Team EOS 4 or No-name CM10.1?

which is faster, more stable and with better battery life?

how about bugs?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farsight73:
Team EOS 4 of course... stability is assured here.. and with Timburu behind them, it gets even better now.

Sent from Transformer TF101 (B60) via XDA Premium HD
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lionhardt:
Yeah EOS is actually amazing. Blew me away a little. Go for the preview version for now.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hongphuongit:
I am using Team EOS4..very smooth and stable without lag.. batteries is good..
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] just lou:
I'm using EOS 4 because I find it virtually flawless when used with Nova. josteink is doing a nice job with his "no-name" too though, and is worth a look if you're a CM fan.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atz6975:
My "stock" rom, ie stable/maintained/enhanced/feature rich, is EOS since early days of 101. I forgot about Asus' rom, and I'm grateful we got unlock keys for our tablets so early!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] josteink:
As the one maintaining the No-name build, I have to say both are good. And they are different. So it's really just a matter of taste.

Timduru is doing an excellent job with Team EOS 4 and the only reason I'm not using that and instead is maintaining my own build is because I prefer CM-based ROMs.

So I say try both. See which one you like best. You probably wont be disappointed by any of them.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sp0r0s:
why preview version and not the nightly?

does the kernel in EOS works good or should i install kat kernel?

update: nevermind. i'll go for preview with kat kernel.

i am using no-name for a long time now and i think is super. after reading most of the replies here saying about EOS, i will give it a try