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[Galaxy Note II General] Rajaasim1980:
5.55 inch vs 5.68 inch

720 p vs 1020 P

2gb RAM vs 3gb RAM

3100 mAh battery vs 3350mAh battery

quad-core Exynos 4 processor VS Exynos 5 Octa processor or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processo

8 MP vs 13 MP

what else?
[Galaxy Note II General] cashyftw:
I'm definitely getting one, well that or the HTC one max. I can't help it, I have to have the latest awesome tech.
[Galaxy Note II General] jetbruceli:
I will get it or the htc one max. I want a big screen and I want a SOC that supports the open source world.

Secondly, I want a better gpu. I am noticing that the new games that are out are pushing our systems. Also I am sure that 1080p on a size of our screen will more noticeable.

My brother has the s4 t mobile version and I could not help but love reading text and seeing even angry birds on it.
[Galaxy Note II General] naimmkassim:
Thats good enough for me!! I'll take it!! I mean SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!! :p
[Galaxy Note II General] hagba:
I prefer that Note III come with 6 inch screen and at the same time continue production of the Note II, pretty much like Apple does with IPhone, with may be(or not) internally both sw/hw upgrade.
[Galaxy Note II General] bebseh:
Only if the note 3 is super duper slim with more than 400 dpi display.
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
Which one will you guys get between the Snapdragon 800 or the revised Exynos 5 octa? I'll get the Exynos one. I wanna see how big LITTLE architecture really works the way it was meant to be plus the new Mali GPU is going to be a beast. I also don't really care for CM Roms. I'm sure the S800 version is going to be a monster as well but I'm really excited to see how Samsung improved their own Exynos chipset.
[Galaxy Note II General] quatro27:
maybe if the specs of note 3 is way better than note 2, I'll buy one.
[Galaxy Note II General] intl:
The specs of N3 are better than N2 :what:
[Galaxy Note II General] Simone:
I usually change phones once or twice a year.

But for now, I don't see a need to continue my tradition.
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
The operative word was "way". Way better...
[Galaxy Note II General] Wiecznymw:
Note 2 is a piece of machine. No point to change it.
[Galaxy Note II General] Rashad83:
Hi 1st post here, but not a new member. I have owned the N1, and I am using the N2 as my daily driver for 6 months now i simply love it but will I switch to N3, probably not the reason being:

*I am looking for something else than just better processor and ram ... . Currently N2 satisfies my needs and I think the majority of users as well. What I am expecting from samsung is this:

- A move from physical buttons to soft keys, some here will complain that the whole screen won't be fully utilized but I bid to differ with an app like lmt that is simply solved. So my dream is N3 has that but 99% it won't.

- I love the spen but can I live without it yes I think i can from my experience. So someone will ask me why do u own N2. Simply because its the best whole around device.

So in conclusion what will be my next Upgrade. Well unless Samsung offers a soft key device I think I will have to move

to another brand. What I will be looking for:

- Screen size 5 -5.5 inch screen, with soft keys.

- Battery life 3000+, one that tops N2 and is availabe in asia since I am from that continent.

- sd card option will be a plus, I am also satisfied with a 32g version device.

- Camera with 13+ Mp.

- led notification must have.

The devices that meet my spec and i will consider upgrading to after some user reviews and experience would be the: Lg g2, Sony experia z1, Nexus 5 if it would be available internationally.

Ty, best of luck to everyone.
[Galaxy Note II General] BarryH_GEG:
That's a pretty good point. I'm pretty much in the same boat. In moving from phone<>phone previously there were always compelling reasons:

Big advances in SoC/GPU - When I say "big" I mean going from one level of actual performance (transition speed, rendering speed, responsiveness) to another. Starting with S3/Exynos Quad along with 2GB of RAM the jump, while just as big on paper (benchmarks), doesn't "feel" as different except of course if you're a gamer. But even then, as PPI increases so does demand on the CPU/GPU so all the performance gains aren't passed through.

Big advances in displays – Personally, I went from a 3.7" 480x800 display (Desire Z) to a 4.3" 480x800 (i9100) to a 4.7" 720x1280 (One X) to a 5.5" 720x1280 display (N7100). And in each leap not only did the display size and resolution increase so did display output quality. We've already debated the value of 720P vs. 1080P but the leap in improvements between display generations isn't as dramatic as it used to be. No one's going to tell me that the leap from the One X to One display wise is as dramatic as the leap from a SGS2/Sensation to a SGS3/One X.

Design and features - How much does thinner, lighter, and smaller matter anymore? Until bendable displays are launched no phone can be smaller than its display. The SGS4's size compared to the SGS3 isn't that dramatic. The N3's (assuming a 5.68" display) won't be that much different than the N2s. And as bezels get smaller and phones get thinner and lighter they become more susceptible to damage. As for features, most manufacturers are getting better at pushing newer features down to older phones. When the N2 finally gets an update it'll have most N3 features except those that rely on sensors it doesn't have. But how many people really "need" those features and would their absence screw up their smartphone experience?

Battery life - SoCs are getting more efficient and bigger batteries are being shoe-horned in to newer phones. But the newer phones also are pushing more pixels and require more energy to support their new features. The N3 will undoubtedly do better battery wise than the N2 but the N2 still has more battery life than most people need.

So I'm getting an N3 but I'm not bs'ing myself by saying there's anything on it I

have

to have. Mobile devices are a hobby and I simply want a new toy to play with. If I was being totally practical I'd keep the N2 and save a bunch of money.
[Galaxy Note II General] Entalpi:
I got my Note II in april so I wont upgrade. Will probably buy Note IV though. :D
[Galaxy Note II General] defenderko:
No! I am changing the phone when they make battery that lasts for 4 days, and customers confirm that our really lasts for 4 days! All other stuff they don't need to change..
[Galaxy Note II General] apallohadas:
Get a Zerolemon battery. There you go.
[Galaxy Note II General] FloatingFatMan:
^ Who wants to go from a nice slim and stylish phone, to a fat and ugly lump?
[Galaxy Note II General] apallohadas:
Someone who wants a phone that lasts 4 days.
[Galaxy Note II General] romdroid.:
No, I just bought my note 2 couple months ago and I dont see any reason why I should upgrade to note 3 atm. I am really happy with my note 2.:laugh:
[Galaxy Note II General] BarryH_GEG:
No matter how effective it is you have to admit that's both ugly and makes a phone that's already cumbersome to use at times twice as large.

I can see people resorting to it if they own phones with non-replaceable batteries but why when there are other solutions would you need to do that to a N2?

I do a couple things when I know I'm potentially going to be away from power:

Carry spare batteries.

Carry the Samsung 9K mAh battery pack which daisy chains so that if you plug it and a device in to a wall it's smart enough to know to charge the device before (re)charging itself. I use it on long plane flights so my phone/tablet stay charged if I'm using them for entertainment during the flight. It's incredibly small for its capacity, recharges quickly, and comes with shorty cables for both the G-Tab and phones.

Here it is next to a N2 battery for size comparison.

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EEB-EI1CBAGSTA

Carry a stand/charger with me so that as I'm depleting batteries I can recharge them outside the phone. If I have no access to an outlet I use the 9K battery pack to power the stand-alone charger so I can recharge batteries in my brief case using the shorty cable.

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB-H1J9VMAGSTA

Any and all of those are, at least to me, more favorable than making my N2 look like a 21st century walkie-talkie.
[Galaxy Note II General] apallohadas:
And all of that is entirely a matter of taste and opinion.

We just happen to disagree.

1) I don't find it ugly. There is no accounting for tastes or else there would be no Hello Kitty covers and every clearish TPU case would be burned in an incinerator along with the designers.

2) You're saying that a slightly thicker phone is more cumbersome than toting around 2 extra cables, a spare battery pack, and/or a spare battery (well 2 really if you're trying to match the trebled capacity of the ZL battery)?

3) A charging stand is not even an option if we're still having the same conversation about 'on the go' power. It still needs the same cable that plugs into the phone.

So while someone else is swapping batteries, I'm still doing my thing. While someone else is digging around for their battery pack and cable I'm still doing my thing.

Keep in mind that Defenderko said "No! I am changing the phone when they make battery that lasts for 4 days, and customers confirm that our really lasts for 4 days! All other stuff they don't need to change.."

Short of toggling into airplane mode constantly and turning your brightness all the way down, most phones won't get that 4 days of regular usage, let alone heavy usage.
[Galaxy Note II General] BarryH_GEG:
People should buy and use whatever makes them happy. :)

We seriously disagree.

Slightly thicker? It's easily doubles the depth of an N2. If I'm local I'll carry a single spare battery with me. That'll easily get me through two days. If I'm traveling for a couple of days in the U.S. I'll bring the 9K battery pack in addition to the charging cable anyone would normally bring and maybe an extra cable. If I'm traveling for a week internationally I bring the whole kit. The majority of it is packed in my luggage. An N2 with the Samsung 9K battery pack and a couple of cables weighs no more than a N2 with that monstrous battery glommed on to it. And if the Zerolemon depletes you're screwed where I'd still have options. How long does it take to charge that thing? The Samsung 9K battery back gets from zero to 80% in four hours with a 2A charger.

Huh? Is there a shortage of micro USB cables that I haven't heard of?

I guess that depends on how much of a chore you view swapping batteries to be. And I can use a full gamut of available accessories while you're pretty much left out. How do you carry that thing? Surely not on a belt clip. What type of dash mount do you use for navigation? Cases?

There is no right or wrong but you're glamourizing a pretty butt ugly and physically impractical solution to extended battery life. Your conversation would be met much more enthusiastically if we were talking about a phone that didn't provide so many charging and battery usage options. I'm not trying to convince you any way is better or worse and only posted my approach so people wanting/needing extended battery life could see some potential options.
[Galaxy Note II General] apallohadas:
Keeping it in realistic terms, doubling a quarter inch isn't exactly turning a bungalo into the Eiffel Tower.

And for those that don't want to carry luggage around to support powering their phone, the ZL gives you a few extra days to survive.

When you don't want a suitcase of accessories as a part of daily life.

The weight argument has always been a weak one for me. My wife's wallet weighs more than my phone. If her sub-five foot muscles can handle dragging that thing around in her purse (The TARDUS of purses), I think I can manage my phone. I've never become fatigued and blacked out from carrying my phone.

What if it depletes over 4+days? Probably 2 days longer than if your regular battery depleted.

Not long. Plug it in when you go to sleep and by the time you wake up it's full. Even if you don't charge it to full, you have a few days of run-time.

Unless that battery pack has some other technology in it, there's not much of a charge-time difference from charging 9K mAh and charging 9.3K mAh. The only difference is that the battery pack is a middle man and the ZL is already attached to the phone.

Unless you're running around with the battery pack attached to the phone with both on your hip.

Belt pouch. Bluetooth devices, dash mounts, etc. The only downside is a lack of cases.

You're a smart guy so I don't see why you're pretending that this is a complete stand-alone battery that somehow doesn't work with anything else in creation. Even your 'oh-so-unique' battery pack works with this *gasp* battery. I could waste plenty of time rehashing the belt pouches mentioned in the existing ZL threads, the mounts that Vectron posted in his various threads, even link my own review of the belt pouch that I use in much more high stress situations than just walking around the town.

Dichotomous statement? You're saying 'there is no wrong' but *I'm* wrong? Neat.

You're glamourizing carrying luggage and an assortment of gadgetry over simplicity.

Granted I won't find a bedazzled Hello Kitty case that will fit my battery and a charging stand that I never would have bought in the first place won't fit, but somehow I'll survive.

Barry :) Let's not pour syrup on poo and call it a pancake sir! We were both debating on which of our solutions is better :P But I think we've done it respectfully, or at least I'm hoping that we were! If you felt I was getting aggressive, then I apologize :)
[Galaxy Note II General] Rashad83:
I think in my opinion the best choice is having a power bank, the advantage of it over replacing batteries and any other method is:

1)No hassle in replacing batteries and removing cover.

2) Power banks can charge 2-5 times the smartphone battery, can also charge smartphone and tablets simultaneously.

3) power banks can be used with different cellphones, so if your thinking of selling your phone you can still use the power bank with the new smartphone. While the replaceable battery choice you can't do that.

Sorry for commenting on a subject other than the main topic, just had to point it out for others who didn't know there is an alternative choice. Ty
[Galaxy Note II General] BarryH_GEG:
Not at all. Hopefully out of these types of discussions people get to see different sides of a scenario allowing them to make better decisions. Assuming they care. ;)
[Galaxy Note II General] emgluon:
I'll keep my note 2. The spec is always better and no one really need a smartphone that fast, heck its faster than my first pc and the PlayStation 1.

I think people should wait for the flexible display, its clearly the next big thing and it's maybe less than 1 year away. It's going to be like the feature / smart phone battle. It will be in many way superior that its no contest. You don't want to be struck with 2 year contract do you.
[General Questions and Answers] mindstormer:
I install third-party apps from App stores like Amazon Appstore and Aptoide (nothing illegal). I recently read an article where it stated that it is very easy for users to download apps that contain keyloggers due to how easy it is to get a keylogger on an app. I'm guessing not all apps are clean even from Google Play, and they most definitely aren't from third-party app stores. Do I need an antivirus like Avast! to ensure everything I download/install are clean and safe?

Also, what's up with all the scary permissions that many apps (even popular ones from top developers) need in order for to be able to use them? For example, Pocket wants to read my contacts, Aptoide wants to read my phone status and identity, and Facebook wants to know everything about my phone. Should I be concerned?

Thanks.

P.S. Is there a way to automatically update third-party apps? Do all apps typically have their own self-updater, or am I required to manually check through Google whether there is a new version for that particular app?
[General Questions and Answers] idefiler6:
This doesn't belong in general.
[General Questions and Answers] mindstormer:
Where should I have posted this thread? Sorry, I'm new to XDA.
[General Questions and Answers] :
Regardless of where you put the thread, antivirus isn't really necessary (at least, in my humble opinion). If you are careful in downloading your third-party apps, you should be fine.
[General Questions and Answers] 'Murica:
This thread does not belong in the 'General' section, it either goes in the 'Question and Answers' section the 'Security Discussion' section or the 'Android question and answers' section (assuming you are running Android) I would message a mod to either move the thread to one of the sections or have them lock it and then search xda, I know your question had been answered before in many threads. Just use the search button to find your answers or type your question with 'XDA' at the end on Google and search using that if you can't find it using the native XDA search feature.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xwuin:
Hello everyone, I'd like to ask/know if with that rom, i can use Apolo or Hirox Kernel and, if not, If there are other kernel optimized for battery that I can use with that rom, thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donnie Sins:
Yes, you can. It's Samsung based, so both kernels will work.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xwuin:
Very very thanks! I'm sorry for this noob question, but i'm new about modding, so I still found some trouble.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donnie Sins:
What do you mean? Don't they work well for you?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xwuin:
Sorry but I don't understand what you say.. I've only thanked you and said that i'm a noob, only this..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donnie Sins:
I thought you were saying you've found some trouble with flashing the kernel. But okay, if it all works for you, that's good;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
You can use:Apolo Kernel,Hirox kernel,DorimanX 8.xx kernel.Don't use 9.xx.This is for AOSP/CM.Use apolo kernel.This is the best for performance and battery.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewwright:
Revolution kernel.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donnie Sins:
We can all name the available kernels, but the fact that there are so many opinions shows that everybody got his/her own preferences.

The OP already got his answer. If he/she wants to try different kernels, he/she can choose after trying them.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] taalibj01:
This is my white systemui apk and framework res MOD mainly systemui but framework has a part in it download and have a try tell me what u think

:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

For ICS 4.0.4 stock

ROM v1 has been released system changed to HOLO Light theme
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] taalibj01:
ROM

The ROM for this UI will b released very soon if anyone's interested in it

In version 2 im working on dual panel like Paranoid Android :)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] CriGiu:
You should change the android backgroud_holo_dark to the light one, to make it even more white, and then change the system's font color :D
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] taalibj01:
MOD

great minds think alike thats what i was working on today lol :p but for 9 pngs its frustrating:mad: good advice though will try also added few more touches to it like ime icon is black now gotta change market icons too

and this is my 7th post almost ready yay:D
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Konvict64:
Can we get the same for jb please? :fingers-crossed:

Envoyé depuis mon Xperia Play
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Pizza_user:
Konvict >> Tu es français toi aussi ? :p

This mod will be amazing with my xperia play white !!
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] taalibj01:
white mod

Yeah sure I think I already moded super jelly bean ui to white already heres what u can do give me your framework and system ui and I'll mod it for you :highfive:
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] ronii ahmad:
nice work...:good::good:
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Konvict64:
Here it is but i can't upload the framework because i can upload up to 8 mb and the framework size is 9.6mb :/ I'm using fxp rom so if it works on cm 10, it'll be good for me bro :D:good::good::good::good::good::good:

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Exact :)

Envoyé depuis mon Xperia Play
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] lexman098:
I got annoyed with reaching over our huge screen to press the back button, so I made a mod to re-map the half keypress of the hardware camera button to a back key. Holding the camera button from the home screen still launches the camera app correctly and pressing the camera button all the way still takes a picture as normal. To focus you can tap on the screen instead.

Download:

http://d-h.st/6uJ

Installation:

Flash from recovery

Update:

Apparently the zip is hosed. Download this:

http://d-h.st/8UG

and put it in /system/usr/keylayout
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] POWER1FM:
Gives error at flashing....
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Phoenix-Lead:
+1
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] lexman098:
Well, I'm at a loss. I think it's a Windows EOL problem, but I've recreated the updater script in linux and it doesn't fix it. Here's the actual file:

http://d-h.st/8UG

Put it in /system/usr/keylayout
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zorxd:
Can I update from CM10.1.2 to CM10.2 without wiping the data partition?

Please only answer if you have tried it.

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] daniel_loft:
Hello,

I did that by automatically updating to nightlies. I wasn't planning to update yet so I didn't read anything about it. It took me a few hours to realize that I had to manually install gapps again. Now I'm planning a wipe and reinstall as some things don't work (like Keep and Drive sync).

If you're not plannning to beta test CM10.2 and provide feedback to the developers, I would advise you to stick to 10.1.2 for another while.

Have a nice day!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Xfanatic:
I updated to yesterday's build with the 4.3 gapps and I just wiped cache, dalvik, and system. 14 hours later and so far no issues.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] daniel_loft:
I wiped everything yesterday evening (did a backup in advance) and reinstalled the nightly of 21st. Left the phone to automatically reinstall everything, restored what was to be restored from Titanium Backup and everything seems to be OK (even the colored artefacts from Focal are gone).

Now that I'm thinking about it, a Dalvik wipe might have solved the problems...

Cheers!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Grappa:
Does someone know the registry key for storing the mailbox (synch via gprs with Exchange) directly into the SD?

thanks
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Grappa:
Ok, I'll explain better. I'm trying getting rid off of all the blackberries we have around in my office and Magicians are just cool.

Thank to this forum I was able extending the storage, customize the cab in case of hard-reset and schedule a autobackup on the SD. Some setting on the exchange servers help to keep gprs traffic under control and the battery stands for a couple of days. I have to say I AM VERY SATISFIED!

What I still miss for taking a period of holiday is the possibility of storing the mails (not the attachments) on the SD and avoid turning ON the display all the times it synchs via gprs (15min peak hours, 2 hours in the night).

Very happy sharing a dump with anyone needs using it for a enterprise and hates blackberry like I do. :twisted:

thanks again