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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chris0160:
Ok, thanks again for directing me to the proper thread. Now I want the G2, the Galaxy Mega, or the Note III. Why the G2? It's the 4G advanced S4. The Mega.... well obviously I'm the type that can't afford to have a tablet and a phone simply because bills and no wifi atm.... The Note III I don't know I like it due to I loved the 2. What can be a deal breaker if there is no 2.5/6ghz (Clearwire LTE) connectivity, or no 800 lte. The Mega has mid-range specs compared to all phones listed above, its a bigger less powerful S4, not a phone I want to be with two years from now so I'll be fine with either the G2 or the Note III (depending on the LTE bands it supports)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] faceless:
i read that the G2 doesn't do SVDO or (the real deal killer) SVLTE, wassupwitdat?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chris0160:
CDMA1X, EV-DO, GSM, W-CDMA, and LTE all share the same transmit path, thus no SVDO nor SVLTE. Meh didnt care for it too much, it was nice when i had LTE when I was on the phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tw1sted247:
Note 3 on Sprint baby
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jonwb:
... Question is, how long 'til it's available?

Bonus question: on-contract price? $250?? $300?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chris0160:
Many different sites have it pegged for early Sept release. Some say from early to mid Sept.

http://androidcommunity.com/samsung...ase-date-tipped-for-early-september-20130820/

Looking at this picture hopes this isnt the final build. It makes me think of the iPhone 5.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] A2CKilla:
well the galaxy mega is coming to sprint too, so many phablet choices!!!!!

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...T-T-Sprint-and-US-Cellular-this-month_id46546
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bumsock:
I'm guessing more like $350.00 For sprint. Bastards......

Sent from my LG-LS970
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jt404:
Note 3

I heard about the note 3. but haven't heard anything as of yet to make me want to run out and get it right when it drops on the market. unless I missed some of the specs?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chuko303:
Face it naddit. People make threads so people can look into them what's the point of us regular people having the option todo so we take it. This stickie ain't going to get no love just like all the others. People make the threads for a reason sure some are pointless yea. Some are interesting until people like you close the thread down. Its like the 4th thread I've seen closed by you in less than a week. Idc but would you like to get your threads locked?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] aquaholik:
Yep I agree. You are better off making a thread title:

"All Note 3 discussion here."
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Epix4G:
Or a mod can go ahead and setup the note 3 forum general q&a and everything go there

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Djarett088:
I was looking for just that thread
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] emeraldayotte:
The only thing that I really want from the Note 3 is the Air View case.

Sent from my NOTEworthy smartphone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Paiyne:
On contract....299 after 50 MIR
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] BenG7:
Galaxy Note 3: Wolfson DAC & Apt-x support?

Hi

Sorry I did not post in the right section but could anyone could confirm if the Galaxy Note 3 (N9000) is equipped with the Wolfson DAC and supports Apt-X; I could not find the info out of all the news about its release.

Thanks a lot

Beng
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] BrianBaker:
Wow.. Sprint Note 3 possibly only to have 1900LTE...Not very future proof being stuck on 1900..May as well trade my One back to a Note 2 instead.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jocelyn:
This^ Sprint made a horrible decision if 900P turns out to be their Note 3 and I can't see it being for any other company.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
The same sources that used to give us leaks were able to sneak one nugget out.

The info from Samsung that was provided (a while ago) said this will have Tri-band support and VoLTE.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Geronimo.USMC:
A shame if true. I will look into the One Max, if so.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] yellowman82:
Is this a good thing or a bad? Sorry for asking but I dont have much knowledge with the lte bands and such plus was considering jumping to T-Mobile if I get the note 3 but would like to test the note 3 on sprint first see if lte is improved in my area.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] skulmunkie:
Note 3

When is this supposed to be released or has it already been?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Geronimo.USMC:
Still no news.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Cavcalade:
Note 3 apt-x news?

Anything new about the Note 3 apt-x capability? This feature is key for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bradfordv:
The note 3 will be released through sprint on October 4th
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] adamantypants:
I was always hell bent on getting new devices every year but as I was about to put my GN2 on eBay today, I watched a few comparison videos. I'm honestly not sold on the GN3 since I have the Note 2. But that is probably largely mitigated by the fact that I AM selling my Nexus 10 for a GN 10.1 2014.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] d00b:
Hi I work for Sprint and the 1up program is pretty new. They just started it up 2 weeks ago. What you're doing is financing your new phone. You don't have to give Sprint your old phone to start it, you can do a buy back, that is were Sprint gives you money for your old phone.

Now the way 1up works is like this:

- You make monthly payments of say $25 dollars + $79.99 for your plan.

- Since you get the phone through the 1up program they give you a $15 dollar discount off your monthly plan untill you finish paying off the phone. So in reality you end up paying an extra $10 on your bill.

- You don't put any money down to start the program but you do have to pay for taxes. Which would be anywhere around $60 at the start.

- You won't notice any charges of the phone for the first 2-3 months from when you start the program on your statement

- Your employee discount for working at certain companies still applies.

- You will pay roughly the $25 for 23 months and on the 24th month you will pay anywhere from $45-$50. Depending on how much your phones retail value was.

I would recommend you go over this with a knowledgeable rep or manager/supervisor order to better understand it.

-d00b
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cherylbaker:
So naddict closed my thread and said I have to post here. .. guess we are in a police state these days. .. anyways I really want to get the note 3 but I cannot upgrade until 2/14 .. sprint was not very helpful in explaining things and spoke to 2 different people with conflicting stories

What is the best option for getting a new note. . Sprint said I have 2 options

1) cancel my line for $160 etf

2) do the 1 up with give back.. not sure if the details as I understand then is correct have read all the info and spoke to 2 reps and got conflicting info. I think I give them my phone [which my husband thinks I can put an old phone that still works on my line and use that instead of my note 2) and they allow me to sign up paying full price spread out over 24 months plus a $15 credit per month discount on my bill. After 1 year I will be eligible for another upgrade at which time they cancel the rest of my payments take my phone back and again allow me to buy a new phone same details as first time. My original note 2 which I saved I can try to sell.

I also could just put the old phone on my line give it to a Grand kid to use till 4/14 at $20 a month and get a new line of service and choose whether to do 1 up or buy phone cheaper from wirefly or someplace. .

Anyone have any opinions?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kat3k:
What is the best option for getting a new note. . Sprint said I have 2 options

1) cancel my line for $160 etf

2) do the 1 up with give back.. not sure if the details as I understand then is correct have read all the info and spoke to 2 reps and got conflicting info. I think I give them my phone [which my husband thinks I can put an old phone that still works on my line and use that instead of my note 2) and they allow me to sign up paying full price spread out over 24 months plus a $15 credit per month discount on my bill. After 1 year I will be eligible for another upgrade at which time they cancel the rest of my payments take my phone back and again allow me to buy a new phone same details as first time. My original note 2 which I saved I can try to sell.

I also could just put the old phone on my line give it to a Grand kid to use till 4/14 at $20 a month and get a new line of service and choose whether to do 1 up or buy phone cheaper from wirefly or someplace. .

Anyone have any opinions?

I have an opinion. Pay the etf if you have to, and you can sell your N2 for more than that on eBay. Get the N3 with another carrier that will actually use the tri-band capability, and can supply better service and faster data speeds. That is exactly what I am in the process of doing. Although I have been with Sprint for several years, service over the last several months has deteriorated and I don't want to wait another several months until they complete their "network upgrade". I have accepted the fact I will have to pay a little more elsewhere.

However, IF you are satisfied with their service, I would still pay the etf and sell the N2 on eBay and get the N3 supported by a new contract. I would not engage in the buy-back program with a Note as the resale value is always higher.

Opinion.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chuko303:
Their goes naddict again
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cherylbaker:
Yes I agree the resale value would most likely be higher IF you can sell it. I still have a evo that is only a year old I cannot sell. Than in 1 year when I want to upgrade again I will have to go through all this again. Cannot cancel since I have 4 lines 2 of which just re committed. Just seems a waste of $160 for being inpatient and not want to wait. Usually 2 of the lines do not get new phones and hubby and I use their upgrades plus we used to have a 5th line for the Grandkids till they lost their phone. Not really sold on the 1 up program but with the $15 monthly credit it makes it almost tolerable to be able to upgrade every year. Thanks for your input appreciate it

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cherylbaker:
I guess if it's not a discussion about the note 2 only then it's off topic and goes here. . I kinda get where he is going but I think he isv taking it too far. . We cannot have one thread discussing everything. . That kind of defeats the propose. .

Anyway my decision might be made for me. Even though my husband swears he read people on our specific plan can get the 1 up progran the info I read says you can't abs have to switch to the unlimited plans they now have. . Well that's stupid. I do not need unlimited and to pay more money to get me service I do not need is stupid.

So I guess I am stuck canceling my service and getting a new number again. . Such stupid hoops one must jump threw to give Sprint $250 a month for crappy cell phone service

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cherylbaker:
Well hopefully it is official I have a note 3 shipping to me for $250. New line and will decide what to do with my old line once I get the phone

Anyone want a note 2 v ha ha ha

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cuezaireekaa:
you will have no problem selling this powerful phone. anyone at first will be looking for a medium spec device, but will see yours priced in that range and then just show them the specs and bam. sold. imo, it should be a piece of cake. :)

enjoy your new note! i wanted one so bad but i will wait for that price to drop and by december-february, i might jump on another with the two upgrades im sitting on. :svetius:

Enjoy

edit: oh i kind of read fast.. you have a note2 activated? ok. :P

better put in that resume for a third job missy. ;) hehee just playing around cherylbaker :) these phones are some golden bars or somthing.. we love our devices very much. it's a healthy obsession. :) k no more ramblin'

really do enjoy. Put tha S-Pen to USE!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MikeyLee:
Galaxy Mega probably won't be more than $149. Galaxy Note 3 is at Radio Shack for $249 right now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
More reasons not to upgrade. In even rooting nevermind ROMing the KNOX "security" chip permanently records your device as tampered and "damaged, and Samsung has instructed all such "tampered" handsets to have their warranty null and void...and for carriers to check the KNOX chip before troubleshooting:

http://www.sammobile.com/2013/10/09...galaxy-note-3-causes-hardware-damage-say-what

If you upgrade, AVOID KNOX-chip phones LIKE THE PLAGUE kiddies.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bonebeatz1234:
Just traded MY S4 for a note2 three days ago and I will say do not waste your time all those featues are cool to show off but I found my self never using none of it. There's alot of editing you can do while taking a picture on the s4 but why would you add a effect before instead of after. It's all gimmicks I can't believe I wasted a upgrade from my s3 to the s4 it is better but not by that much and the note 2 seem way faster than the s4 so I don't know what they doing to slow that phone down I was so disappointed. Side note the note 3 is amazing , but I got a xbox one to get next month
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] odean14:
Thought the note 2 was gonna get some of the note 3 spen features but Sammy screwed us over. I don't think in ganna be getting a Samsung phone for my next phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
Did I miss something? Thought that was coming in 4.3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] odean14:
Nope, don't think my next phone is gana be from samsung. Going for Sony or HTC
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
I'd sooner go LG than put up with HTC's bullcrap again.

And Sony, well their handsets lack CDMA antennas. So you need to get on a GSM carrier of some sort.

All OEMs pull this crap of arbitrarily restricting update code. Leaving Samsung won't magically make it any better....and with the locked bootloaders HTC loves, life can be much more annoying. You want 4.3 run AOSP, it isn't like there's much of any reason to stick to TWiz these days. Most all the unique TWiz features have gotten loaded into free apps on Play for AOSP/CM use.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] odean14:
I agree, HTC is being a pain as for Sony I'm not staying with sprint after my contract is up. I'm done with paying alot of money for crappy service.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] caguas56:
AT&T Mega on Straight Talk

Got an AT&T Mega on Straight Talk and did not loose 4G connectivity all day long. if this trial works as expected will be leaving Sprint soon!!!!!!! :laugh:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] robertm2011:
Just ordered the Nexus 5, ships November 8.....woohoo!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkPhoenix:
Are you changing carriers?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] robertm2011:
Yeah, I'm going to try GSM/simcards on a month-to-month basis.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] CDKJudoka:
The Nexus 5 is in my cross hairs. Since the only US carrier that isn't able to use it is VZW, I will be sticking with Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] odean14:
Thinking about selling my note 2 to get the nexus 5. Can I just buy it from the play store and activate it on sprint?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkeybone12:
Too content with the note 2 to even consider an upgrade atm. Excited for the next big thing, but I'll be in the bleachers for it this time around.

:)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] CDKJudoka:
Yep, or you can wait til 8 Nov when it becomes available on Sprint's site and in Best Buy.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] odean14:
Yeah but its a $100 more on sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jocelyn:
Coming from the Note II and previously having owned the Note 3, the Nexus 5 is so quick and snappy, but the size if the screen is what kills it. After having activated for about two days, i'm actually thinking about returning mine due to this.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] yellowman82:
Reasons I dont look at small screens phone anymore after having a note 2 my next phone I have to make sure it's on top of the food chain and besides that I have to make sure the screen size is between 5.3-5.7 inch (no homo).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
Got the LG G2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jocelyn:
To follow up, apparently my Note 3 was stolen by UPS on the way back to the Sprint warehouse. I've been dealing with this for over two weeks and hope it gets fixed :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] elosogrande7076:
I hope everything works out for you! Quick question....having both the Note 2 and then the Note 3, do you think the Note 3 is worth getting? I just got a Note 2 and loving it and starting toying with the idea of getting a Note 3 but with their current issues/Knox, not sure if its worth it (might just be suffering from a case of "must have the latest gadget" lol). Appreciate your thoughts
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jocelyn:
Thanks! I actually posted the entire progression or lack of progression, depending on how you want to look at it, over on the Sprint forums. It's insane imo - https://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/139513

Knox was part of the reason I sent it back. The other reason was that I was experiencing wifi and voice problems. As for your question, you know that feeling when you first get the Note 2 in your hands and you're just going wow about it? Well I came from an Epic 4G Touch, and when I opened my Note 2, I went through that wow phase. This didn't really happen with the Note 3 for me, mainly because it didn't feel like a huge upgrade coming from a Note 2. There are some nice small upgrades like 4.3, new stylus features, feels slightly better in the hand, etc., but the Note 2 will get most of these software updates in the coming weeks. The only thing that really set it apart from the Note 2 for me was the screen. I'm outside quite a lot and the Note 3 screen blows the Note 2 screen away out in the sunlight and to some degree even indoors. That said, I really miss the Note 3's screen and plan to pick one up again, assuming my RMA thing is resolved and a better Knox solution comes about. I also have a feeling that the Note 4 will have the same "wow effect" that the Note 2 did, but of course this is nothing more than speculation.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
With all the Knox issues I'm staying away from anything with it atm. The only exception will be this N2 as I only root and slap busybox on it.

The other killer for me - neither the S4 or N3 had Spark support, which I want. So I'll wait another cycle I think and probably tide over on a G2.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] vincey2kr1:
Taking my g2 back. The rf performance is terrible compared to my n2. Literally gets stuck on 3G were I had 4g and it's a tower issue. It's not even spark enabled till early 2014. The low light camera shots are horrid , it actually looks like it's running 2fps skips.. The screen looks washed out and with nav keys taking a portion of the screen Web text looks so small.. Gf got the note 3, now that's an actual upgrade. The screen has a nice wow factor, much lighter better overall IMO. Biggest deal breaker is the lg g2 does not support data while on voice even if your connected to 4g... From what I hear g2 is Knox enabled too? I'm going to wait out till the s5 chances are they might support data over voice with triband support by then.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] elosogrande7076:
WOW, just read your thread, that crazy! Thanks again for your response.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 1Brite1:
I just got a Sprint Samsung Galaxy Mega from a Sprint store today. I was pretty stoked about it. I went in inquiring about the $65.00 lifetime plan and we started talking phone stuff. I said I had a Note 2 and like the Note 3 but wished it had the tri-band feature. I said I really wanted to see what the Galaxy Mega was going to look like and he said he just got one in. He went and got it and I looked at it and said I want it. It was $469.99 and about $490.00 with tax.

If you have any questions you want answered let me know. I have to take a trip tomorrow and am anxious to try out the navigation with that big screen. Okay...have a great day people!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] elosogrande7076:
Besides the Mega being triband and no S Pen, what are the other big differences
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jocelyn:
Older slower CPU/GPU combo, less ram, older OS, and lower screen resolution.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] elosogrande7076:
Oh wow
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] topsun:
I have gotten a Chromecast. On sale for $29.99. Can't say I'm impressed. Does anyone know if they're are plans to be able to cast games or web browser from phone to tv?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Xtraordinair:
I'm still very happy with my Note II (which I got in Nov. 2012). Showing alot of wear and tear around the edges, but hardware and CyanogenMod 11 have this thing running like a champ.. Will probably wait until Summer 2014 to see what they have out. Samsung is supposed to have their answer to the HTC One (premium feeling [Metal Phone]) soon. We'll see what that's like.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] gronimo21:
So with sprint trying to buy T-Mobile will we be seeing a lot better service in areas

High Definition Note II
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Don't know why on earth you'd say that when the two use mutually incompatible network tech. Presuming for a minute the rumors are even true.

Hopefully Sprint doesn't eat T-mo. They're running a good operation, and don't need a gang of serial screw-ups like Sprint to come in and kill them.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Heck att (gsm) bought out cricket (cdma) so I can see that happening. I have used cricket for 3 years and had great service (coverage/price not customer service lol). Currently got 5 phones with unlimited call and text with 2 gig of data (full speed) each device for $100 +tax total a month. Once att has taken over I will have to change devices and pay more. Welcome to the future!! Thanks corporate America. I was happy with what I had.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] tx_dbs_tx:
I agree. I also wondered why AT&T would buy a CDMA wireless carrier when they're primarily a GSM company. Sprint buying T-Mobile which is a totally different network and technology makes no sense to me other than perhaps Sprint/Softbank wants to broaden their horizon by dipping into the other side of wireless technology, giving customers a choice that could actually help retain customers due to service area limitations of one network vs. the other. I just hope Sprint thinks long and hard about that Nextel buy out and how that impacted Sprint as a whole. Yes Nextel did OK, but it never matured into broad, reliable nationwide technology and for the most part emergency services was the main customer base for Nextel PTT service. Now Nextel network is non existant other than the spectrum.

so basically I can see how a wireless carrier that provides both GSM and CDMA service could be beneficial in retaining their customers who either prefer one or the other or only one service works best in their location. I'm not opposed to having options when it comes to technology and services I pay for.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ubigred:
Note 4 upgrade? Who is getting it and why?

Sent from my SGNote 3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Done with Samsung. F them. Between Knox, and laughably bad update support. Done and over them.

Hopefully the Nexus 6 comes in a larger format device (phablet) as per rumors.