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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chrisjz:
I got a nexus7 but since I got my note2, I barely touch it. Hell, I dont even use my computers anymore.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I'm going to buy it and try to hide it from my wife lol. If she sees another device that might be the last straw. I haven't turned my laptop on in over a month.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradh024:
Thats the first Ive heard of the financing program. Hopefully they dont completely kill unlimited data by doing this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tfly212:
I absolutely love my Note 2, but I don't think I could go any larger (as the Note 3 is rumored to be). Any bigger than the 5.5 inches that we have now and I tihnk it will be awkward to carry in the pockets of normal clothing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I called today to verify and after waiting for the rep to do some research he came back and said that it is indeed happening. There are a couple of requirements though: 1 account has to be in good standing, 2 there can't be a balance on the account, 3 you have to specifically ask for this financing program. I was also told that you can even add a phone to a line that is not due for an upgrade because you will be financing the full retail amount of the phone so I don't believe you will lose your unlimited data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I have heard the note 3 is rumored to have at least a 6 inch screen. I might as well carry a nexus 7 in my pocket. Thanks for reminding me about this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Here's how I found out

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] richii0207:
Note 2 is where it's at
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jburnette87:
Glad I'm not the only one that does this lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I always tell her there are worse things I could be doing to put it in perspective for her and I think she would notice me typing on a VCR around the corner lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kimdoocheol:
if you wait for the note 3, you may as well wait for the note 4 after the 3 comes out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Well that was terrible advice. I know the frequency at which android devices hit the market and I would hate to spend full retail for something that wasn't worth it. I was just curious is all. I know each device gets better with each release but sometimes that isn't the case. Not all android devices are privileged to getting future updates and by worth it I meant any major design flaws that would make waiting a better idea. I was expecting some to say "don't get it because ......." or buy it because .......... " I don't know much about the note 2 and was looking for input from the forums.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kimdoocheol:
i'm not positive where i saw it, but samsung devices historically have gotten 3 firmware updates from the one they start, to the next one, and one beyond that. for ex. note 2 should get 4.x->5.x->6.x. if you get the note 3 and it comes with 5.0 on it, it would go 5.x->6.x->7.x.

so yeah, you are pretty much asking if you should wait for a phone that will come out 6-8 months down the line. no one can really make that decision for you, but if you are putting it off because the note 3 will be better than the note 2, may as well wait for the note 4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Well the first part of your response was constructive, the second part well..not so much. I won't bother asking any general questions in the general area anymore.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kimdoocheol:
i think you are missing the point of the second part. there will always be a new phone coming out. just get the device and be happy. there is no point to wait for the note 3 if you want the note 2. if you have that attitude of always waiting for the latest and best, you will never get a device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thejron:
Note 3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ayo234:
I would buy the note 2 online and then when the note 3 comes sell it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lukegman:
check the Samsung mega!

toot toot my note is on beans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
Note 4?? I'm waiting for the note 5 man!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Someone just told me about this sight swappa. I was just looking and 450 for a like new device is perfect. Maybe I'll have it implanted in my leg and wait until the note 12 comes out when I'm 60
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I will look now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Holy crap. Way huge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
Good idea since questions go in q&a not general. ...... just sayin.

Seriously though, the note 2 is a beast. It has more then enough hardware to keep it relevant for years to come. If you want a great phone now not in 8 months (or however long) get it and enjoy.

If you think you'll need a better processor, a bigger screen, and maybe gpu as well. Basically if you're a heavy gamer wait. By the way the 2 handles every game I've seen
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shill1986:
Definitely still worth with, will still be after the N3. Keep it in good shape and resale value should stick pretty good to upgrade with, or trade (to some sucker who can't deal with a 6.3" screen, amirite?) =D

Sent from my VZW Galaxy Note ll. I like my Beans Mean....v1.08 =D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nrfitchett4:
Same here, that reminds me, i need to Cahill Verizon and have my upgrades moved to my other lines. They are going to start restricting those more. Basically, you won't be able to move a smartphone upgrade over to a dumb phone line anymore. They've caught on...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Ok so I found a used like new titanium grey for 540. I think I'm going to get it. It's the cheapest I've found one and its already running Beans #13
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Boom!! Waited a little while and found one for 10 bucks cheaper and is coming with 10 cases. I love Swappa
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
Nice dude! You're gonna love it. This screen is sex
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ChaoticWeaponry:
The Note 2 has plenty of power to tide you over for a long time. I can overclock mine to 2GHZ without it overheating within 5 minutes (almost to the speed of a decent laptop). Not that you need that much power. 1.6GHZ is plenty for everyday use. Battery lasts 3 days if you're nice to it. 1 day if you try to kill it. You cannot go wrong with this phone, and you can laugh at the baby phones that other people use.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I'm going to try and stuff this bad boy in my uniform pants pocket. Time to go back to carrying to devices. The battery life is what I really was interested in. How's the camera?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Crisisx1:
Just get the s4 in a couple weeks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ChaoticWeaponry:
Amazing. I'm not a huge picture taker, but the shutter speed and responsiveness is great. The added features are a bonus, too. Pictures and videos are very clear, and video can be manually focused while you're recording.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Really??? Manually focus in video mode? These are things I never knew about this device. I love taking pictures and I'm going on vacation in a couple weeks and I'm not really in the mood to take my dslr. Thanks for the info. The one I bought is running cyanogen mod right now. I'm going to flash beans rom when I get it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
I went to Puerto Rico and my note was the only camera I took. It takes excellent pictures and videos
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ChaoticWeaponry:
Not sure if the CM camera has the focus during videos. I know TW(stock or stock based ROM) had it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
sounds like a severe case of a.d.d. get some medication already :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Is that what they call it lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fozzir:
Get the Note 2 unless you don't care about the Spen and don't want RF. The perfect device for me would have both!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Mine will be delivered on Wednesday.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tgyberg:
Nice! Hopefully it will hold you over for the next three months or so! :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
It will definitely hold me over. Now that I've discovered swappa I can buy and sell at my leisure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
i got a feeling you will hold on to this one!! its a great device imo.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
It's so good I actually don't use aosp lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] EVOme:
I'm bypassing the S4 for the N3. I'm a current N2 user. Decided nothing replaces a Note but a Note.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Norwester:
Glad to see that you snagged one there. Thought you kinda got sniped on the one you bid the guy down on and somebody else bought but thats how it goes. Just picked up a NIB note there this morning. Hope I like it. :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Haha very observant. I was pretty pissed off. The guy lowered the price just for me and I didn't have time to log on and buy it. I think I got a better deal with the 10 cases for this one. I saw that one this morning. Priced to sell
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
How do you like it so far? I absolutely love this thing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
^^ This. Battery life is amazing. I can't remember the last time I routinely got 1.5 to 2 days from a phone without gimping it.

Once you start using a Note, everything else is a child's toy.

Same here. I'm not even excited about the S4 any more. I may get S4 for my gf, but holding out for the N3 for myself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Im officially spoiled now. I should have just got one of these from the beginning. Typing on tge iphone feels terrible now. Flashed Beans b14 and this is running like a champ. Now I have to figure out hiw ti get that row of icons on the side.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Nevermind. Figured out multiwindow by accident just now. Did I say bada$$ yet?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
How many apps are guys running without running into low internal memory? I use to have a 32gb gs3 and a 32gb card. Somehow I ended up around 9gb and I saved mostly everything to the card on the gs3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] platypuss94:
On the stock rom I deodexed and De bloated I can get three days easy with screen on 30% of the time and 4g in
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Not bad for my first day.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] muqali:
If the Nexus "5" or whatever they call it has the specs, I might go with that, but otherwise it'll be Note 3 for me too.

I would like to see an official 4.2.2 update from Sammie and the carriers though. Get us on the latest Android. CM 10.1 is great, but I need wifi calling as I live outside the US and like having my American number.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I'm floored at what this thing is capable of and the battery life for the size is amazing. I would love to try a nexus device but like you I want to see some larger screens come into play. Does Google offer the free voice service still?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrewjt19:
Note 2; enjoy while you can!!! It's like all new technology something always will be better anyways. Who knows once the Note 3 comes out they might announce the Note 4 or another phone that blows everything esle out of the water. One thing's for sure, the Note 2 is awesome!:p

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Not sure about Google's plans but you could use Google Voice (a Google number unless you port one) and Groove IP... They both work marvelously.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mcgoo47:
Just got note 2 so far the battery has lasted me no less than one day. I'm a 5-7GB per month user I use my phone a lot.. I'm not sure when the note 3 is coming out but if it's not soon you can't lose with this phone...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I used my note 2 yesterday from about 8:30am to 12:45am and I went to bed with 31%. I used it heavy and even sat in the car for over an hour watching videos. I can't believe I didn't get this thing sooner. Not to mention it's been smooth as ice running Beans.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
Yeah, you have to work hard to completely drain it in less than a day. My SGS3 was usually dead after 12-14 hours, but my Note 2 is like the Energizer bunny. It is Samsung's version of the Razr Maxx. I am also running Beans b14 (reodexed). It's so fast & smooth that I must hold on with both hands :D

Edit: I run Perseus kernel with the "Battery Saver" STweaks profile from this thread (with no lag):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2119761

I also use Backitude to kill Laitude update wakelocks, and Greenify to hibernate Maps. I have been on this setup for over a week with no ill effects, and battery life has never been better.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
My gs3 was terrible on battery. I'm going to have to look into what you have done here. I'm running lean kernel right now.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eraursls1984:
I run mine down below 15% in about 8 hours. My RAZR MAXX took about 7.5 hours to get that low, all other smart phones were 2-5 hours max.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
My s3 on cm10 was great with battery. I remember getting 4 hours screen time with 41 hours standby. That only happened once but was great. Aosp on note 2 dies too fast for me. Beans 14 owns my phone haha here is my current battery today. This is 3.5 hours screen time so far
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Damn that's nice. Beans on my note is a dream come true. I had beans on my gs3 towards the end and I'm happy to have it again. I have had no desire to try a different rom right now

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
I ran CM 10.1 on my SGS3 for a while but I always clean wipe & I got tired of flashing nightlies. After I put Beans on it, I didn't switch roms again.

Same here :thumbup:

Here is my current cycle. Not the best I've had, but not the worst either.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Norwester:
I picked up my N2 today and after 4 hours of doing everything but throwing it finally got it rooted and unlocked!

Tried everything to get Casual to recognize it and for some reason after doing the same thing for the umpteenth time it finally clicked. I'll decide on and flash something tomorrow. I'm emotionally and mentally exhausted right now. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
If you want to stay on a Touchwiz rom and keep all the Note 2 software goodies, then I highly recommend Jelly 'Beans'. I have been on that rom since I got my Note 2 three weeks ago, and it's been solid. No issues at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
Yeah I'm on that too. My other favorite is mean bean 1.11 both are fantastic roms
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Norwester:
Thanks,I'll try Jelly Beans first then. I was on Cleanrom from day one on my S3 so its time for a change. I used to be a flashaholic but now I'm just kinda lazy. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Nicely said. Jelly beans is flawless on my end.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
I also had Cleanrom on my S3. For my GN2, I was drawn to Beans mainly because I wanted a TW based rom with center clock, but I didn't want to flash another mod for that. Beans offered a center clock plus a lot more, and I've been on Beans since I rooted my GN2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I was a crack flasher on my gs3 as well, but I settled on beans rom. Then when I got my Note and I flashed beans again and it's been sooooo great.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] emtee_skull:
I guess it depends on what you have currently if one can wait.

I didn't wait. I ordered mine last night. Gets here Friday. I am so looking forward to this phone. I am coming from the....... droid charge. I have had the charge for 2 yrs now. And if it wasn't for a great bunch of developers, dwitherell, imnuts, nitroglycerine33, jt1134, it would have been much worse. The only thing good about the charge was it was a free replacement for the fascinate back when it had it's blip of issues.

But now it's go time. Now that the development for the note 2 has matured. I can't wait!!!! Sure the note 3 will have some improvements but coming from what I have now, it's going to be like the dark ages to the invention of electricity!

wOOT, wOOT.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] niv3d:
Man I WISH I could get battery life like you guys!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Like this?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
You are absolutely right. Coming from a Charge will be a night & day difference. Congrats on getting your Note 2, you will love it :beer: :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] niv3d:
Yess!!!! I can't seem to get that! Then again i'm not on Beans at the moment
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Flash beans at once. I'm running lean kernel with great results

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
I forgot to take a screenshot but my cycle from 4/29 ultimately lasted 28 hours total (7 hours screen on time). Not too shabby :thumbup:

I am on Perseus kernel, btw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] niv3d:
Lol, thinking about it. Check your PM

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Are you on beans as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jonnyredcorn:
The Note 2 is a beast on battery. I could easily make it 3 days running Perseus and CleanROM ACE. I sold my note 2 for a gs4 since I don't use the spen, but I think I'm gonna hold off. My gs3 running AOKP is awesome and feature rich and lasts me a full day at least, depends how much I use my Nexus 7 for browsing instead of my phone. So far 3 future phones I'm waiting for are the Nexus 5(although nexus phones have always disappointed me with their underwhelming hardware), Note 3, and this rumored Google Motorola X phone.

I personally liked Touchwiz on my note 2 but despised it on my gs3.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
Yes. Beans b14 + Perseus 36.2.

Perseus has been updated, but I'm too lazy to flash it.

Yeah, I routinely get 30+ hours per charge. I can get 2 full days if I baby it, but that is rare. I am always on my phone, and I don't watch the battery meter like I did with all my other phones. When I bought my GN2, I almost got a spare battery & charger for it, but I really don't need it.

I agree 100% about Touchwiz. I hated it on my S3, but I love it on my GN2. It's weird and I wouldn't expect anyone that didn't know both devices to understand, but that's just the way it is lol :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
My recent one. Less screen time but a lot more standby. Very very happy with beans and pbj kernel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] niv3d:
Nice! I just flashed Beans, lets see how this goes. I'd like to use a kernel with touchwake however. I LOVE that feature. Would be nice if it had CRT off also
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
It's so funny you mention this. I absolutely hated tw on my gs3 as well. I couldn't put my finger on it but there was something that always bothered me. Now that I'm running a tw based rom on n2 it seems like the perfect blend.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
Are you referring to the wakeup lag? There is a flashable zip in the Beans thread for that. But it prevents the device from going into deep sleep... Ever.

Some people say that has no effect on battery life. Some say battery life gets worse. Some say it actually improves battery life. I used it for a few days and my battery life took a hit, so I ditched it. YMMV, of course

The Xposed Tweakbox (included in Jelly'Beans') has a toggle for CRT effects. I have never messed with it, but it is there if you want to try it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] niv3d:
Ok cool, but now I was referring to the kernel mod that allows you to touch the screen to wake it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jonnyredcorn:
I think I would like touchwiz on the gs4 from messing around with it at the store. However those extra features they added to touchwiz are irrelevant to me. I like to think that with my gs3 and having such an awesome Dev like task360 building AOKP with tons of features I have a supercharged nexus 4 with an sdcard slot and removable battery. However I do not care for samsungs plastic materials especially after holding a nexus 4 and a HTC One. It just feels so cheap. Although I keep my gs3 and kept my note 2 in otter box commuters.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rams99:
I've had my Note 2 for about 6 days now. Love it. Came from a s3 with the oem extended battery. Traded that for the HTC DNA. Hated Sense, so laggy. Found someone on craigslist who was willing to trade for Note 2 straight up. Been loving it ever since. Kind of a big phone but I am getting used to it. Battery life is excellent. Just like my s3 with the oem extended battery but alittle better. Love this phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
Good move right there

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
+1

HTC DNA vs GN2?? No contest there :rolleyes:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Norwester:
Flashed Beans this morning and its running nice and smoov so far. Battery life seems pretty good but I'll give it a few days to settle in before I mess with anything. Dam my S3 looks tiny now. :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
After a couple of days, you won't even pick up your S3 any more. You will also stop watching the battery meter, and start using the GN2 like a big ass smartphone should be used :thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I had to make it 100 replies. How's everyone's Note 2 doing today.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] PuffJr2:
i've managed to snag 3+ days on my battery, running stock rooted VRAJB.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
What was your screen on time?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] PuffJr2:
I believe just over 7 hours.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
My best was 42.5 hrs uptime with 6 hrs screen on time. This battery is amazing. If the Note 3 gets 1080p, it had better go at least a full day or I will probably keep my Note 2. I'll trade a 1080p screen for more battery any day. I know I could always get an extended battery, but I don't like the extra bulk, and I like my flip cover :thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] PuffJr2:
Yeah. The battery life is crazy. Especially if you turn off data like I did for one cycle. I hit 6 days with moderate usage!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ronaldheld:
Should we expect the Note 3 before Christmas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dooku77:
I'm hoping so. I'll have an upgrade by then. Until then my note 2 is more than sufficient.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] PuffJr2:
Im trying to convince my girlfriend to ditch the iPhone and get the GS4 lol. So far no luck :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sublimaze:
Most definitely. The original Note was released Oct 2011 and the GN2 Sept 2012, so I expect the GN3 to be released this fall.

My gf is a huge iphone fan. Her iphone 5 started acting weird, so she used my S3 for a week but went back to her iphone. She said she "wasn't smart enough" to use it and "it took too many steps" to do stuff. Yeah, I know...whatever. But she is the most computer/gadget incompetent person I know. When she needs to print something from the computer, she usually can't get it to print and I have to do it for her. :rolleyes:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ronaldheld:
Since Verizon seems to be last to get these phones, I wondered if it will appear at VZW stores before years end? I could hold out with the N2 until then but am hoping for a big upgrade for the N3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rolling56:
Same here.