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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Incorrect again. I wasn't looking for your opinion of the iPhone 5. I know better than to come on XDA for that. PLUS, I don't need your validation of my iPhone. My topic was generated to gain input on the phone from people that have it.

Technology isn't cheap so my interest in trying to preserve my investment is perfectly valid and I'm not really concerned with you thinking its not.

Lets get back on topic.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
This is a good response. I'm not biased towards Apple or against Android. Thanks for the input, bro.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
Yup this will most certainly get one or two new versions of Android past the stock jb it started on. Very sound investment bro
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nhizzat:
Samsung already confirmed the Note 2 will be receiving Android 5.x.

I think the phone will hold its resale value but not as well as the iPhone 5. A lot of it has to do with accessories.

You might be better off buying one outright instead.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Craleb:
I love my note 2 and I just came from an iPhone 4, sure imessage was nice and pandora downloader But the features and capabilities of the note outweighs those of the iPhone. Plus change and development is imminent on the note where as I doubt you'll see much change on ios even though there will be updates.

Multi Window!

Pop-up player!

A stylus!

5.5" screen(great for movies & games)

Ability to flash ROMs, kernels, & mods

Lol

Just my opinion. Good luck!

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note²
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kench33:
Not going to lie, he should be adding if he isn't already. 64gig iPhones cost a lot more off contract than the note 2 off contract

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
There's a new guy locally that has a white Note 2 with 2 Hyperion 6200mAh batteries and four cases.

These are the pics he sent.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kench33:
Hyperion batteries are like 20 bucks each. I would have him add at least 150 or so.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
I've already tried. He won't add cash. That seems to be a common occurrence locally.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kench33:
I personally wouldn't do it just because the iPhone is worth more Imo

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nrfitchett4:
Wow, back on xda, and already back to your pompous attitude. Its obvious which way we are going to lean on here. Maybe the imore forums would be better to your liking. Its obvious that IOS is lacking something you are looking for or you wouldn't be here. Why not just buy a note 2 and then sell the iphone at your leisure when someone is willing to pay your price?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Who had a pompous attitude? Chill out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] damastah:
Yeah, I didn't see a pompous attitude, but I edu think he walked into a lions den talking about a vegetable. I don't think you'll get a trade for an iPhone in a development forum though. I recommend selling it on Craigslist and using the cash to buy one. That will work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Lol. Yeah XDA used to have a marketplace that I was very active on. I'm already using Craigslist now. This was just an opinion seeking thread. That's it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chrisjz:
Im still in shock you actually found someone that wants to trade a note2 for an iphone:eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] brownchm:
Totally agree I held a iPhone 5 and it was way too small for me, not just because I have a Note 2 but because the screen in regards to my HTC Incredible 2 and Thunderbolt it seemed tiny. So personally I can't see why anybody would trade for a iPhone 5, unless you want a smaller screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DroidOnRoids:
Why not use Swappa? I've had major success selling my Galaxy Nexus, S3, and Note 10.1 there. By the way, iPhone 5s are going for a TON there.

Sent From My Galaxy Note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SchwassKIN:
Note 2 is the first phone ive had that I thought to myself "this will actually last me two years" not because its hard and rugged but because its powerful and innovative.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kench33:
Yeah, swappa is good
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
I think I'm going to do it. If I don't like it I'm sure I could find someone to trade back with either via Swappa or Craigslist. Now...where did I put that micro SD card from my old Galaxy Nexus...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
The thing is, No one that owns a note 2 cares if the iphone has 16, 32, or 64 gb of storage. The fact the note 2 has a microsd card slot makes that moot. If someone is willing to pay extra for that storage up front, they best know that it is a loss of money. Unless you are selling the phone outright on Swappa or Ebay. Most people who own an iphone buy the 16gb version. They are not willing to shell out the extra for storage.

My first(& last) iphone was a 32gb 4S. When I sold it I could not get any more for it being it had 32gb storage. People did not care.

I thought only having 16gb of storage would bother me on the GS3, coming from a 32gb GNex. The only thing I realized, was I had a bunch of apps installed that I actually never used. I currently have all the apps I currently use, which includes several games, photo editing, social media, readers, & productivity, & I still have 6.67gb free out of 12 of the usable gb. All movies & music, files, backups, & documents are on a 64gb microsd.

That is the reason no one is willing to add cash.

Uh, ...Galaxy Nexus didn't have a micro sd card slot....

And if you love tech, you will be very impressed by the Note 2. Only drawback is size. Give it a week, though. You get used to the size very quickly. Now mine just seems normal in hand.

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Oh, & one last thing...battery life. Simply amazing. I am at 2 days, 4 hours, with 3 1/2 hours screen time & at 47%.

I bought a spare battery when I got this phone 3 months ago & have yet to swap it in.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Never mind. Like usual, Craigslist people flake out or try and change the deal at the last second. I was already at the Verizon store when the dude decided he wanted to request more stuff from me. I'm already giving away the farm, you're not getting my first born.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
Sorry to hear that. Yeah, at least here in Memphis, I have been stood up at least 3 times on craigslist deals.

Check on swappa. I bet you can someone there that will trade with you. In the least, you can sell yours and buy one at a decent price. I just sold a note 2 for 540. Sold in 30 minutes of it getting approved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nhizzat:
I would skip on those Hyperion batteries. The OEM battery will easily get you through a day regardless of how you use it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
I would but I can't be without my phone. So Swappa wouldn't work for trading as I don't have a backup device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nhizzat:
Post up at http://celltraderonline.com

Good forum with good people. If you're willing to trade straight up, someone will be willing to ship their Note 2 first.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wythyntime:
I recommend Swappa also. I've sold 2 devices on there so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eXtreme Burrito!:
Wtf is "better than mint?"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
Chocolate, not the LG one :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Hahaha. Good point. His description not mine. Either way. I've got a better deal I think from another local guy. His white note 2, this case:

Along with a 64GB SD card and he offered $50 cash but I'm going to try to get $75-100.

Sounds like a better offer anyway even though he's missing the box. I just think the white on this phone is better looking than the titanium.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dark_light:
You should try to get him to prove that he owns the phone because he doesn't have the box either through a receipt or something else because the phone might be stolen or he could report it stolen right after you trade with him.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Well we are meeting at the Verizon store...so....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shangrila500:
A friend traded his phome at the Verizon store and they activated the new one, the one he got out of the trade, and 2 days later his phone had been deactivated because it had been reported stolen. Apparently the guy had stolen it and before it got reported he traded it off.

It is always best to ask for a reciept and match the IMEI numbers up, if they even put them on the reciept anymore.... its been anlong time since I vought one in a store so I dont know if they still do, but its always best to be extremely safe. People will screw you over faster than you can blink and there is little or nothing you can do to pay them back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] moemoney12:
Try ebay. I've purchase at least ten phones over the last three years. I've purchased the note 2 about four months ago for a little over 500. Almost new with two cases and zagg screen protector installed.

Plus ebay has a buyer protection system in place. Works great. I've also sold countless phone thru ebay. Make sure the seller has a good feedback rating.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Meeting the guy this afternoon. He's throwing $70 on top and giving me a 64GB MicroSD card. The only negative is he doesn't have the box which will hurt resale.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Craleb:
Wouldn't Verizon know the theifs name and be able to help?

But yes better safe than sorry... But i would track that dude down if it happened to me... Or I would try.

I've traded before not in verizon and just from having the other persons name phone number (and I would take not of license place to be safe) I didn't worry and have been lucky.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note²
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
I'm baaaaaack.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Craleb:
^^^^^^^^^ :) hope you enjoy it man.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
Nice signature :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Deeked:
Great topic to follow. I enjoyed it. Hope you enjoy your SCH-I605... :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
And I just gotta say this S pen is sexy!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
Welcome canes, this phone will spoil you brother
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chrisjz:
You made a good choice. Hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
Now root and ROM this sucker
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DroidBabe:
So you had and bought the iphone 5 and then returned to the note 2? What did you dislike about the ip5??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dmaynard83:
I recently traded my iPhone 5 for the note 2 last week and love it.

Few things that annoyed the he'll out of me about the iphone.

Have to use stock keyboard

Can't change default apps like the browser and maps.

Bad battery life. I stream most of the time at work and would prefer not having to charge mid day.

Missing gesture type features that are a given on the s3 and note 2.

Have to use iTunes.

Couldn't my phone to store files without using iTunes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
I bought the iPhone 5 in November. Just traded today for the Note 2.

I didn't dislike much about the iPhone 5. It got a little stale but I'm not a big themer. I'm what my I.T friends call a user. Lol.

I may end up trading back for an iPhone 5. Although if I do it will definitely be a white iPhone 5.

But I'm going to give this phone a good shot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
I'm one of those that didn't mind iTunes. I had a nice library built up. Although I have my library on this phone now.

Side note: I'm enjoying Swiftkey with the s-pen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chrisjz:
I thought the iphone5 gets great battery life?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Better than the 4S.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
Already listed it for sale. ..smh
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
Wow that's is sad. So disappointed lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
I guess it is not for everyone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DroidOnRoids:
The OP listed his Note 2 already?!?!

Sent From My Galaxy Note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Note_2:
OP is already selling it?!

SGH-T889, Rooted with Jedi X12 ROM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eXtreme Burrito!:
Some men just want to watch the world burn.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
Yeah. I live in the same city. I saw it posted it yesterday.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DroidOnRoids:
That's terrible. He didn't give the device any chance. He's gonna miss out on Key Lime Pie goodness LMAO :victory:

God, I can't imagine going from iOS, to Android, then back to iOS. It's like going from your first ugly girlfriend, to a hot girl, back to your ex for seconds HAHA. :eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Craleb:
Are you kidding me..... I can't believe that. Unless the phone is messed up..... I just... Don't get it......

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
I know it's hard to believe but some people find the note daunting.

I personally could never imagine going back to a smaller device , but that to each their own . Plus, some people are heavily invested in the iOS ecosystem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Wow. What is this? Stalk the OP day?

Yeah I put it up for sale. It's just too big. (That's what she said...) And yes it has a ton of features that I won't use 95% of them. Why not pass it on to someone else that would rather use it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
At least I sold it up in the ad...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
Yeah, sorry about that. It wasn't until I posted that about thought of that. Not trying to be a stalker:angel:

I had buyers regret for about 1 week. I had a GS3 & regretted selling my it so soon. But after a solid week of using the N2, I found it's groove. I was camping on vacation & used the camera and gps every day, watching netflix at night. I use s-pen everyday, taking notes, ordering, just about everything. It doesn't feel overly large now.

Like your new signature.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chrisjz:
I can understand it being too big for you. The iphone is way smaller. I switched from a 4.7inch screen so it wasnt as big of a change as an iphone but it still took me awhile to get used to it. But now, this screen almost feels too small lol. Dont think ill be able to go any smaller than this. Its a shame, it didnt work out for you cause this phone is a beast. I too probably dont use all the features but I still like to rub it in all my friends faces:p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Hahaha. Yeah. Well I'm in college for business, newly married and working full time so having a user friendly phone is the most important. I don't have the time like I used to to tinker and root phones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
Not to be rude, but why buy a phone that you knowingly would root and tinker with? Seems counter productive you know? :p lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chrisjz:
This is one of the first phones ive ever owned that even if root wasnt possible on it, id still keep it. So root or no root. Id keep it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Craleb:
Hey but at least you did get a change! you got switch to a white iPhone instead of the black one lol.

But yet to each his own... for me the iPhone was too simple n closed(un customizable) but if you don't have time to tweak & ROM & MOD then it's probably better to stay with the iPhone because that **** is reliable. (I used to have one)

:) enjoy your iPhone!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Absolutely. It just works.

So yeah, I have no need for NFC, s-beam, s-pen, 5.5" screen and multi window and a host of other features. But I know there are those of you that do. So to each there own. I'm just truly surprised that I didn't get flamed as much as I expected. Kudos to you guys, XDA. I think I'm gonna aim to trade the Note 2 for a 32 or 64GB iPhone 5 and the sell the one I have now. I don't need the space but it helps resell value.

But I do prefer the white iPhone. Much cleaner and better looking.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
White all day. Doesn't show smudges at all. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
I had a white one at first, with a black tpu case. Looked slick, but I sold it for a titanium, which I find nicer, imho.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nrfitchett4:
I get the needing a simple to use device, but what is hard to use about the note 2? It has damn tutorial pop ups all the time. You also don't have to root or Rom but its simple to do. The days of having to flash ROMS to fix android phones is over.

I go days now without coming on here because of these reasons.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] busarov:
Edited.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
I didn't say it was hard to use its just not as user friendly as the iPhone. Plus, it is EXTREMELY big. If you're on it on phone calls a lot, like I am, it's not practical.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
"Not As User Friendly"..."Not Practical", as a phone?

Well, I just can't agree with you on that. I am on my phone constantly through out the day. The Note taking capabilities make it an invaluable business & personal device. There is nothing "user un-friendly" about the device.

It seems like you made an impetuous decision on trading for the note in the first place. And again when you decided it wasn't for you. Giving it all of 2 days to try it, well, lets just say you never really gave the phone an honest chance. But it is your time and money. It just goes against everything you said about loving to try out new tech & protecting your investments.

You could have just as easily went to a Verizon store & tried out the phone there. Probably would have saved you a ton of time and money.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Xirix12:
Yea this guy is another iPhone idiot (and some others knew what he was like before and it seems he's still at it!). He said something about Android fanboys? C'mon! I read his post and the first few posts a while ago and was going to say "Don't kid yourself you will not like it and run back to iPhone". I really wish I would have done so! Seriously "Not practical", clearly it is! It's not like a handful of people have it A LOT of people do! I am not going to bash the outdated, long phone (well I think I just did) but seriously what a waste of a thread!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
Sorry, you lost my attention (and respect) after this and I didn't read the rest.

Way to go, I wasn't bashing Android. If you noticed that was my opinion and I'm entitled to it. You guys love the Note. Great! I don't care whether you like iPhones or Apple or not. It's not gonna influence my decision one way or the other.

If everyone wanted a 5.5" phablet, then everyone would have one. It's not for everyone. Shocker!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
I did protect my investment. It was a bad trade on my part.

I tried out the new tech and it wasn't for me. You guys seem upset I didn't give it more than 2 days. If you guys started seeing a girl and then realized she wasn't the one for you, do you keep her around for a week or two just because you owe her that? No. You get out and move on to something else. In my case, I went back to what I know and what I like more. You guys are the only ones butt hurt here that I didn't like your phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] babiegurl36:
You got your Iphone back. Yay you. Now go off to a forum that caters to Iphone worshippers and stop upsetting my fellow gn2'rs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CanesDrew:
I'll just email a mod to lock this thread because you guys are the only ones showing any animosity.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tfly212:
If he is happy with his iphone, that's great. My only quarrel is with the comment that the note is too big to use as a phone. The ear piece and microphone match up quite well with my ear and mouth. I actually always felt weird talking on my blackberry when it stopped halfway down my cheek.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eraursls1984:
I agree, if I used the phone as a phone more often it would become cumbersome for me as well and I'm a big guy. I rarely use it as a phone, this thing acts more like a media device for me and I absolutely love it. I'm not sure why anyone is butt hurt that it's not for you, and the way you use a smart phone (less smart, more phone)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
Its not that the note is too big, its just the fact that all of the manufacturers make tiny phones. :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eraursls1984:
I wouldn't give this phone up for anything (well maybe a Note 3, or a 5"+ Motorola phone) but I have issues hearing a call sometimes because the earpiece isn't centered over my ear. Luckily for me I rarely make calls, so it's not a major issue for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cassywilliam:
Do it before you miss the chance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kench33:
You guys need to chill out. It's his choice not yours on what phone he wants, leave the man alone.

Sent from my Galaxy Note²
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] KennyG123:
This thread has served it's purpose

If a decision hasn't been made by now...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ziggy46:
Ok so i have a set of questions to ask to you all...

To users: What are some things that you would like to see for the s3 in the future? like different roms... also, any particular features or tweaks?

To devs: Would any of you guys here be willing to let me work with you guys? i'd like to get some more projects going and improve my knowledge of rom development. Let me know, thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Da Kine:
Its a lot to ask for, but a sense 4 port would be bada$$.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mt3g:
In all reality we have everything pretty much great bases of touchwiz from all sides with some great flashable mods through out the forum and the other US threads. AOSP has every one of the great ROMs available to people. I feel like its maxed out and don't really need other ROMs being made, we have too many kang projects with a different name for the ROM as is. I'm all for the future development but unless smali code is being done it seems they're all the same in the long run.

As for learning more, Jamison has worked up a nice little "how to" thread in dev section.

T-Mobile SGS III
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ziggy46:
would you guys like to see things like lewa os and possibly firefox os? (stuff like that...)

im just trying to get ideas because i thought the same thing, we pretty much have it all. I havent been around the other variants sections yet so i dont know what all they have either. Me and my friend sportsstar89 have been trying to come up with our own thing sort of like cyanogenmod, ironically called nightmare mod for now. Its more or less a WIP for now, but im hoping to help get the ball rolling on it.

one thing we need for the project is more developers that know the various coding languages pretty well. then it might actually bloom into something
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Da Kine:
Firefox is would be cool to see....anything new for the s3 would be awesome!

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