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[Galaxy Note II General] DanDroidian:
I would get the Note 2. You'll like it. Have you decided already? I'd get it over the S4 just based on the screen size. Go for it! You'll thank me later.
[Galaxy Note II General] naimmkassim:
Firstly please do not insult about Note 2 in note 2 thread..we the owner of note 2 will become mad when people saying something negative about our toys..secondly, if the question about note 3 and S4, its clearly you are in the wrong thread..go to note 3 or S4 thread..ask your question over there..:mad:

Edit: wait..there is no note 3 thread yet..lol :banghead:
[Galaxy Note II General] DanDroidian:
Should I wear jeans today or my dress pants? Someone please help me decide.

:banghead:
[Galaxy Note II General] @rbiter:
The dress pants are still being designed by Versace. Do t even know what they look like yet.

Sent from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note II General] kandem:
I'd had a s4 last Sunday and I have a note 2 again

Enviado desde mi GT-N7100 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II General] dazza7111:
I had the chance of s4, was looking at it in shop having a go of it. Not worth the ugrade from note 2, Went to settings storage space was less than 8gb! shop guy was saying we dont do 32gb version you can buy a memory card. Fool!

Only thing better:

Pros:

Camera - never use

1080 screen - cant notice the difference?

Bad:

light

battery life

storage space

feels a bit cheap like s3.
[Galaxy Note II General] jlczl:
At OP: If everyone is recommending the Note 2 over the S4 you can deduce from that they would also choose the Note 3 over the S4. While the S4 is not a failure by any means, it simply isn't all that great or inspiring. I had an S4 for about a week and I'm glad I'm back on my Note 2. Assuming the Note 3 will be better than than the 2, waiting for it is a no brainer.
[Galaxy Note II General] daveid:
To the OP. Get the Note 3, go out right know and buy it and be happy until the GS5 is released, then start feeling doubts about it when the rumors about the Note 4 start pouring in... repeat cycle for each device in perpetuity till your head explodes. Oh wait, you can't buy the Note 3, it hasn't even been officially announced. So, maybe you shouldn't ask for advice about buying something you can't even buy, obviously the same rule will always apply: If you can't buy it now, what the hell is the point of this? The decisions to go for the Galaxy S series vs the Note series will never change.

1. Do you care about a stylus?

2. How about a larger screen size?

3. Do you plan on upgrading in Spring or Fall (US seasons)?

If your answers are: yes, yes, and either Fall or "don't care", get a Note (or wait for it). If your answers are; no, no, and Spring (or again the don't care option), get the Galaxy S(insert number here). Why would you even bother to ask other people? I can't answer those for you, no one can. So, ask yourself: Am I a Note person or a Galaxy S person?
[Galaxy Note II General] rashid.fairus:
when people get bored with note3 with s4, they'll start to compare note4 with s5, and then note5 with s6, and then note5 with s7, and so on..hey tomorrow is the end of the day!!:D

via《t4p4t41k》
[Galaxy Note II General] Alexsandra:
Note 3 would not be released until Oct...If you like a little pad, please choose note 2.
[Galaxy Note II General] Simone:
I feel this post. Haha
[Galaxy Note II General] RaptorMD:
I just boxed up my GS4 tonight, its going back tomorrow to Verizon. The combination of the locked bootloader (still supporting the unlock bounty) and the GN3 rumored to launch in September and very rapid rollout has me saying its worth getting my upgrade back and paying a few bucks more for the GN3. Heck we might even get a 64GB on Verizon, but I won't hold my breath.
[Galaxy Note II General] @rbiter:
And what are you going to do when the bootloader is unlocked on the gn3? Sell it and switch to T-Mobile for unlocked bootloader or at&t and start buying unlocked phones that have source available where the fun really begins?
[Galaxy Note II General] terenceng:
note 3 is better

Go for Note 3 if cost is not a concern. Go for S4 if size is a concern
[Galaxy Note II General] RaptorMD:
That is the very thing I have done in the past. Sadly AT&T's service is not up to par in my market, T-Mobile is not even a consideration for me, too many dead spots. For now it's Verizon and hoping for bootloader unlocks, or at the minimum root capabilities so I can do what I want. TW is not the horrible UI/UX it used to be, stilll not what I want but not LG's or Apple's crappy UI.
[Galaxy Note II General] @rbiter:
I highly doubt a high profile phone like the gnote 3 will be unlocked. Damn. Verizon had to go and put their stinking logo on the home button. Laughable. Touchwiz is horrible. I bought the gnote2 expecting to hate touchwiz but it is actually useful while being bearable on gnote2. Of course nova launcher helped with that. Nova launcher can NOT help the direction touchwiz went with on the gs4. What a cluster**** that is. I am still waiting for solid details on the note3. Samsung did so well with the note2 I can very well see Samsung going the wrong direction even worse than the gs4 because what company in their right mind wants to make the perfect phone? Not even apple dares do that though their fanboys and fangirls would try to have you believe otherwise. I am hoping for a full rgb screen and great sound chip among the other usual expectations. And to be honest, I wouldn't mind if it was 720p for the extra hours of battery life. Software nav buttons and all the goodies like the note2 and I am definitely. But I ain't getting my hopes up. Leave it to Samsung to make a 1080p Pentile screen, another similar SDS "screwup", poor sound output, antenngate and one year before we even get a .1 update much less 5.0.
[Galaxy Note II General] RaptorMD:
It comes with 4.3 so we don't have to delay to get that update. Its all about 5.0 and I have no doubt it will locked down but hopefully bootloader can be found and not released again until Verizon launches it (like the GS4) then I will make sure I have a launch day device and make sure I don't get OTA at all.

I had the GN2, great device, but the 9GB of storage was a joke. So they better be go ahead on the 32GB as the base model.
[Galaxy Note II General] TurkiFawaz:
If you love the note 2 and you are used to it buy the note 3 if you get the s4 you will have to get use to the small screen.
[Galaxy Note II General] RaptorMD:
The only drawback of the GS4 is the screen size, having used a GN2 I loved the phones size. It was great for emails, web, gaming, more gaming and did I mention gaming. Still the GS4 is a great phone, it really depends on your comfort level with a big phone for a phones use. One handed dialing is a *****, likely use S-Voice or Google Now more when I get it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
I got a few things in the mail today and one of them is my LOOONNGGG awaited aluminium bumper straight from china (Ebay)

My initial impressions are WOW its solid and well built. It had rubber buttons for power and the volume rocker. Easy to install just slide the top off, pop phone in and slide cover back on. DONE.

It had all holes for charging, IR, MIC, and everything else. There is runner placed along the inside edge of the bumper to help it from scratching. It actually it pretty thick. With my OEM battery cover it fits and with my aluminum battery cover it still fits. I have a review of that below:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2300374

Aluminum Battery cover

OEM battery cover (Notice there is a gap between phone and bumper) the aluminum one does not
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] msavic6:
Does this destroy your signal strength?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
the cover does, but the bumper does not.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Southrice:
I wonder if this will fit with the spigen glass.tr?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
how thick is it? im thinking it will. Reason being that i can fit my aluminum cover on it. Check review of cover and dimensions to get an idea of thickness.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] -uniQ-:
I got mine week ago but mine does not have rubber rocker things

http://i.imgur.com/c31mCu1.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9VbVlSl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hOBkFVi.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/EWbaf3r.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wipwQ5u.jpg
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Southrice:
spigen glas.tr is about .4mm thick. It seems like if you slide on the top aluminum part on, wouldn't the glass protector prevent it from sliding in?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cogcaviz24:
I have that same case for my s3. it's pretty nice especially for the price
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] MMakoto:
Wouldn't the back feel kinda edgy? say you glide your fingers on the edge, does it feel like you're scraping your fingers?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
its actually not bad. i really like it. Edges are smooth and not edgy at all. i like it so much im thinking about buying others. and i am a VERY picky person.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
update: im really impressed, im buying a few more in different colors.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
So i ditched the Aluminum battery cover and i decided to go a little custom:

1st i went matte black

Then i ordered some carbon vinyl:

then i used the white carbon:

Then i wrapped my Iphone that use as ipod touch:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] picachux:
Any chance of a link to the buyer you used on ebay? Does the Aluminum Bumper affect the signal at all? :o
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flipq88:
How good do you feel the bumper protects the phone? Like if you were to drop it do you think the bumper would save you from a shattered screen? Reason is I'm thinking of ordering a metal bumper and switching the battery cover for a carbon fiber one i saw on ebay.

Sent from Flip's Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
covers it well. im happy with it. I was a TPU fan but i fell in love with the bumper. Also allows the back to cool down allot better after pulling it off wireless charger
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icevapor:
Couple of questions for you:

Is there enough of a lip on the back to protect the camera when sliding on a flat surface?

Can you take of the rear cover w/o taking off the bumper? I'm asking b/c I will get a screw on one... not a slider one.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
1. Yes

2. No, i would get the slider. i saw the screw one and said SCREW that!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icevapor:
You think the slide is better than the screws hu... I just saw complaints all over saying the slide was loose, or would pinch hairs on their head. Did you have any of those problems. I was thinking screwed one because this one is sweet

Another question, did you do signal testing (with the app) with the bumper... your other thread just shows back cover i think.

Thanks for your help!

---------- Post added at 01:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:34 PM ----------

Another question to bug you with... have you noticed any GPS issues? Slow locks, inaccurate locks w/ this thing?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
No signal drop with bumper, i literally just tested it. the Aluminum battery cover had the signal drop issue.

My slide is solid, there is a little ridge on the lower part, and a indent on the top part. fits right in.

No hair stuck issues. but I've literally put it to my head 5 times in the month and a half i''ve had it.

I am so happy with it im ditching the TPU and buying more bumpers :D
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icevapor:
Awesome, I'm going to get one. I'll start w/ the slide type like yours since they are cheap. What ebay person did you get yours from?

Also, what color is yours? Silver?

Thanks1
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350790929135?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I have the grey on it now.

Im about to order

Both blues

pink

and pruple
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icevapor:
Thanks for all your info, I just ordered 2 different ones.

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/241343156.html - screw type but looks sweet.

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/241343157.html - just like yours I think.

I ordered from aliexpress just because I've never done it before and thought I would test it out. That and they had epacket shipping which is usually twice as fast as chinese post.

I'll let ya know what they look like.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
2nd one looks the same to me.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] yohojones:
Just got my black one. Works great and looks awesome on the white. Any idea what the 2 holes above the power are for?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] v3rn:
I ordered these two:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013...er-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-I9500/952873724.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...Samsung-Galaxy-S4-I9500/418691_937674756.html

Looking forward to checking them out, but from my experience with cheap aluminum bumpers from China before, I won't be having high hopes.

The authentic Draco aluminum bumper is being released Thursday, and I'm considering ordering one of those.

www.dracodesigninc.com
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
im thinking it to use a lanyard if you want to use it as such
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] picachux:
Please post back once they arrive. :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icevapor:
For sure... they will take a while to get here since they are coming from China.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
Got my other 2 back covers in.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icevapor:
Are those tpu carbon fiber? they look just like the vinyl ones
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
No, i ordered OEM back covers and covered it with different vinyls.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icevapor:
you have a cheap source for vinyl?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
i ordered 12x12 sample sheets from ebay. plenty to do a few phones
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Xcor3:
Can you please make a tutorial with the vinyl?

Evil powered SIV
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
There is really nothing to it.

Same concept shown here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MO80LrIK_g
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icevapor:
There are a ton of vinyl howtos on YouTube.

Just get good vinyl... like 3m Scotch print 1080. makes everything easier.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
those look identical except for the buttons to the one i bought. however ebay was 12 shipped.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
i just ordered, 4 more

Pink

Purple

Light Blue

Dark Blue
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
i got 3m brushed aluminum vinyl from a friend.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] fosser2:
Has anyone experimented with signal degradation with the vital covers? I noticed too big of a signal hit with my aluminum back so I had to remove it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
i noticed with the real aluminum ones so i took it off. i have a review up about them as well.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2300374

What i have been using is just vinyl, so no signal drop
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icevapor:
That brushed aluminum vinyl looks pretty nice.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Wildfire.ca:
I have this bumper in blue, and I have found it to be a great bumper for the money. I have been testing the signal strength on the Wi-Fi and GPS. I am noticing a 10 db drop when the case is on.

http://dx.com/p/stylish-aluminum-alloy-frame-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-i9500-blue-216489
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] eschell27:
looks nice
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] valentinrascu:
I buy this
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
that looks like it adds considerable bulk compared to the bumper i posted. Might be a little too much.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icevapor:
What app did you use to do that?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Wildfire.ca:
I used Wi-Fi Analyser

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer

Sent from my SGH-I337M using fricken laser beams from Mars
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
i also used WiFi Analyser but didnt detect any signal derogation with the bumper, Only the aluminum cover.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Wildfire.ca:
I did the test 4 times with both the GPS & Wi-Fi. Let's see what others preforming the test have to say.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
i may or may now have a problem...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] seanpr123:
FTFY :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Mr. SirPerson:
Question for the OP

Would you say there was enough room under the top bezel of the bumper for there to be a glass screen protector?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
i think so, however be cautious. those glass screen pro crack easily. im sticking to the film ones
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Mr. SirPerson:
How much room is there between the bezel and the screen?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
none, but if u put a glass screen pro it will push the phone further into the case. take a look at earlier posts.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
ive been using these cases for a while now and the other day my sister knocked my phone off of the window ledge. (4.5 Ft) onto hardwood floor. phone came out of the case but NO visible damage to the phone. the case however did have some damage, i will post pics tonight
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OmenCheppy:
Hi guys, i would like to know how to root and unlock my smartphone. Did a little searching and found this wiki site for rooting and unlocking this device but there is no step by step guide for doing it. Please lead me the way or any link would be very helpful! :)

Thank you in advance and God Bless.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haarsh:
Hi,

Please refer ★★★ NOOB GUIDE :: Root :: Odin :: Files :: Guides ★★★ where you will find all information that you need :)

tc

God Bless you
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OmenCheppy:
First of all thank you for replying :) i will do so click that link but a quick question if u may, what does JFD 2.1 means?

here's the info about my device btw.

T-Mobile

Model number

SGH-T959

Firmware Version

2.1 update1

Baseband Version

T959UVKA2

Kernel Version

2.6.29

Build Number

ECLAIR.UVKA2

Does this info means i am on stock JFD or something?:confused:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haarsh:
T959UVJfd OTA Stock (Odin)

Short Description: Stock firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959).

Version: Stock JFD

Android Version: 2.1

Based on ROM: Stock JFD

Based on Kernel: Stock

Responsible Developer/Team: Samsung

Please refer here

You are on T959UVKA2 which means You are NOT on stock JFD but on updated version Firmware Version 2.1 update1 K comes AFTER J (it's the way thay have named I suppose :P)

Anyway You have to go back to stock AFAIK . Check this to Odin back to stock

note: it says ** Re-partition is checked now in ODIN - THIS IS APPROPRIATE!! ** BUT I think it should be unchecked and ONLY auto reboot and reset time should be ticked . Also here is a link for a video which explains the process :)

Also DO NOT use kies as it can brick your device.

Hope this answers your question

tc
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OmenCheppy:
Thank you so much for the quick help that u gave me. now i had rooted and flashed my vibrant. i'm using SlimBeam now. i'm looking on how to unlock it now. any idea? :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iTz KeeFy:
Use this app to unlock your phone http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...u4GICg&usg=AFQjCNGhnJw3ZNH4_1OmhoQ9kfkjeYaf5Q. It has never failed in my experience.

If someone helped you, hit the thanks button!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haarsh:
It really works :) Helped me also .. thnx KeeFy ;)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahernandez4110:
Has anyone successful use Mirrorlink on there in dash stero using HTC One? My wife's Samsung Galaxy 3 works, but my HTC One won't get recognize. I'm using a Sony XAV601BT
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaizedelmann:
deopsnt which

I have the newly launched appradio 3 from pioneer and i have the same problem, my S3 works but my newly purchased HTC One does not, acorrding to the pioneer site if you buy the android case it supports natively HTC One, however if you want to use mirrorlink u should not use the android case but the supplied mirrorlink usb cable, which they forgot to mention when i talked to them so i just bought a new phone + appradio 3 just to get this up and running perfectly in order to find out it doesent.

So if anyone has any ideas on how to get this to work im all hears, i have my htc one rooted and willing to flash any rom if it means it will work :)

I also triede the arliberator app but only works for appradio and appradio2 unfornantly
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
so i wanted to return to stock, I got the nvflasher with the G2X recovery files and everything in it, it completes succesfully and i take the usb out, it boots up to S/W Updating or somthing then it shuts off, I try to turn it back on it doesn't even blink the screen. I can go into APX mode, I tried re installing, and i get the same things. I don't know what to do in this situation now.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
Please someone help.. :(((
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mansa_noob:
Not sure what you did. Steps and links please.

-- The noob says:

It's alive!

(Adopted from Robot Chicken for the g2x.)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
Alright.

I followed through this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1248644

did EVERY SINGLE STEP just as how he said it, got APX mode, installed drivers, ran the flash.bat and it all went good nothing went wrond I went through the whole thing with NO ERRORS.

I turn on my phone like he says and it says "S/W Upgrade" it stays for a few secs and turns off, when I try to turn on my phone nothing happens no screen, no LG logo, NOTHING.

I tried redoing it 10 times now but I get the same outcome. I do't know why this is happening to be honest so I really need help.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
Check out the file attachment I posted in the thread above this one to help the other person with their bricked device.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mansa_noob:
Open the battery cover and please confirm that it says P999 just below the battery.

-- The noob says:

It's alive!

(Adopted from Robot Chicken for the g2x.)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
P999DW
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
So i did that guide, it was going well, and then when it came to the kdz stuff, how it says to hold vol down and put the usb cable in, nothing comes up i dont get s/w upgrade it just goes to APX.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mansa_noob:
Your vol+ button seems to be stuck. Normal method to enter software upgrade is to hold vol+ and power together when booting. Since you are connecting in APX mode without holding vol+ it would suggest that it is stuck.

-- The noob says:

It's alive!

(Adopted from Robot Chicken for the g2x.)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
my vol + was fine before all this happened, and when I press it, it doesn't seem to be stuck it clicks just fine with no jam, I just flashed the p990 rom through nvflasher just to see what would happen and it actually worked, but when i do p999 it doesn't for some reason. I have no idea how all this is possible lol, is there anything i can do in the p990 stock rom such as flash cwm and change the rom to p999 or something??
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mansa_noob:
Partitions are different between the two.

When you flash 990, are you able to make calls?

-- The noob says:

It's alive!

(Adopted from Robot Chicken for the g2x.)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
not at all it sucks :( Lol, my sim doesnt recognize on p990. any clues why p999 wont work for me? because this is getting frusterating, I'm with wind mobile btw.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mansa_noob:
I am with wind too. Try this and then go into recovery to install a ROM.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1590523

-- The noob says:

It's alive!

(Adopted from Robot Chicken for the g2x.)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
same problem. it doesnt ven boot to recovery when i turn it on and hold down plus power. it just goes straight to S/W Upgrade
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
no ideas... :(
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mansa_noob:
Where are you at in Canada? I am in the GTA. If you are nearby we can meet up and do this in person.

-- The noob says:

It's alive!

(Adopted from Robot Chicken for the g2x.)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
I live in scarborough, on lawrence.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
XDA members coming together for a common purpose. Brings tears of happiness to my eyes. Srs.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LiLTrippz:
Lool I'm thankful enough that people are actually helping me, lol