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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] spriteboost:
Waiting on the specs of the new note 5 but doubtfull i'll get it, note 3 has been more than enough for me lately, and the updates to the phones are almost of no real value 4k display waste imho waste of battery life. Also if they get rid of removable battery and sd card no way in hell lol those are features I use and love and don't want to pay premium for storage that I really could care less for that much faster transfer speeds sd cards for me have been plenty enough. Not saying its nice for the onboard storage to be that high but not for the price they're charging for it, if it where comparable to sd cards hell yea i'd do it but it's not ah well. There's my rant of boredum hope they make the new note 5 great if they do I may be tempted to upgrade .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sgamer395:
Feedback on Note 3

Hi wiseguywood,

I've been using my T-Mobile Note 3 since December 2013, and it's held up pretty well. One thing I like specifically about the T-Mobile variant is the unlocked bootloader and software support from the international community. As for the phone itself, the screen is great, battery life is above average, and the Snapdragon 800 SoC handles most everything you can throw at it. The camera, which uses a 12.8MP Sony IMX135 sensor, does stumble in low light compared to newer devices, but is fine in good light and includes features like 4K30, 1080p60, and 720p120 video, HDR, panorama, the usual. The S pen is one of the differentiating features and can be useful for productivity or just doodling in S Note. A bonus is USB 3.0, which can speed up file transfers. Just remember that you can still use regular 5-pin micro-USB 2.0 cables, just plug them in on the right side. Overall, I would recommend this phone to others. If you have any further questions, please let me know and I'll be happy to answer them

sgamer395
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] krise1985:
jus came from lg g3 to note 3

i like thwe note 3 the size the spen but i feel like my g3 was snappier andfaster ..... but so far i love the note 3 can anyone reccomend a good holster case combo that is good for me as i work in construction but dont wanna pay otterbox prices . other than that im a new member and this is first post
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] noellenchris:
Don't know if you found a case yet or not, but I use the D30 case also known as Tech21. I use these case's for all my phones. Not too bulky, but protect's it very well.

Chris
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] krise1985:
Thanks

I ended up with a spigen slim case and a leather belt holster because that's all they had at my local best buy I'm in the process of finding a new case that protects my phone more so I'm probably jus spend the 70$ on the otterbox defender with the holster AL already latest down the glass screen protector .I bought the phone used so it's not in perfect shape but I think the charging port is messed up because my mhl adapter won't work but works my girlfriends note 4 and when u use the USB 3.0 the port on the right side were u plug in regular micro USB will go in further and and the USB 3.0 cable is crooked wen it's plugged in
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] fastjohnson:
The G pro is a good device and charges fast with good battery life. Note 3 I think is thinner and very comfortable without a case and slightly is a better device but this is coming from a year from owning between the two. Id dare to say a note 2 is probably a better comparison.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] KennyG123:
Please use this thread to discuss devices other than and any comparisons with other devices on or about the Note III in this thread and any other off-topic issues that are not needing a new thread.

Post with respect, this is a helpful community, hope we all learn from this stuff in here.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] eddie33081:
I would like to see peoples opinion's on the note 3 compared to the LG G2. I am on the fence on the two. Im coming from the S3 so the note will be quite large. Being on Verizon we dont have the Nexus 5 option so it seems it is up to these two devices. My main hesitation on the Note is how locked down it is. We might not get customs roms on it at all. The LG G2 has Loki so we are good to go on that one. Both of the build qualities are lacking so thats a wash.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] fletch33:
Joey, have you ever been in a... in a comaprison?

sorry title made me think of Airplane movie :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jmorton10:
LOL, THAT was one funny movie......
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] SeanPlunk:
I'm on the fence about mine. I got in on the Verizon unlimited data glitch and have a Note 3 coming.

I have a Note 2 and if not for the glitch wouldn't have considered upgrading. The Note 3 just didn't excite me enough to spend the money. I HATE pentile matrix screens and I felt like the move to 5.7" wasn't enough. I want something in the 5.9" to 6.1" range.

With California taxes I'm in for about $385, and I figure I could sell the Note III for $700ish. Then in a couple months I could sell my Note II for around $300 and have a nice little fund for a new device. What I really want is the HTC One Max, but who knows if Verizon will ever get it?

I don't know what to do.

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The G2 is a really nice device. I hate the buttons on the back, but everything else about the physical form factor is great.

The screen is really nice, it's fast, excellent camera and battery life. I hate LG's skin, but with Nova you can cover up a lot, and now that it's Loki'd I figure it's only a matter of time before AOSP roms are available.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] LillieBennett:
I have the LG spectrum and it's a great phone except for cheap sensors. Before I ever buy lg again I will install android sensors or sensor box on the store demo first. Cheap sensors have a lower range and/or operate erratically. I.e. Magnetic sensor: og Droid 0-2000, gs3 0-20000 and LG Spectrum 0-200!

What's it mean? Compass apps not reliable or accurate, Google sky map to jittery to use, auto brightness works poorly, when on call screen takes longer to turn on for the keypad, etc. At first I thought I had a lemon but LG insisted it was the applications.

Sent from LG Spectrum using XDA app
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] susieq29:
contract up !!!! What to buy next?

My contract will be up soon. I am looking to replace Verizon samsung Galaxy Nexus which I loved. I was looking at the Note 3. I like the big screen.

I have a rooted phone and want to root this new phone. The main reason I root is for the hotspot feature. Anyone have any suggestions on what phone I should look at. I am using MIUI Android Rom right now. I would be open to even staying with original OS if it had everything I wanted.

Would also like a phone with a longer lasting battery.

Has the Note 2 had any problems I should be aware of?

Any help is appreciated.

I have time so I am willing to wait if there is a good recommendation. I also don't want a bigger screen. The note 3 size seems to be perfect.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TallgeeseIV:
The Note 2, frankly... is incredible. I've had the verizon note 2 for a year now and i'm dying for the note 3. my note 2 is practically my best friend at this point. I know i sound like such a fanboy but i literally just smile when my friends complain about their phones, mine never has any of their stupid issues.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Banggugyangu:
I challenge you to take 2 1080p screens smaller than 6" and, without prior knowledge, tell anyone which is pentile and which is any other matrix with your naked eye.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Dan76:
I've had the Note2 for about six months... it is easily the best phone I've ever owned. Seriously, it absolutely blows the doors off the Galaxy Nexus, in performance, build quality, screen quality, battery, phone call quality... I wouldn't have upgraded to the Note3 if it wasn't for the Verizon glitch. ...that and my wife wanting my Note2!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jmorton10:
I agree 100 %.

The Note 2 is BY FAR the best phone I've ever owned and I have basically owned every high end phone ever made.

The N2 is the first phone I have ever owned that I was 100% totally satisfied with and haven't been impatiently waiting for the next phone to come out for an upgrade.

I will still probably buy the Note 3 at some point (I have a line I can use for an upgrade and keep my unlimited data), although I will wait and make sure it is at least rootable first as I just know I would never be totally happy with a 100% stock phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Oh_wow:
I'm intrigued by the HTC One Max. I don't use the s-pen or multi-window much and I do use the external speaker daily. I'm hoping for more information about the Max this week. Also, my eyes aren't what they used to be so the large screen may work. Then again the Note 3 is calling to me since I have loved my Note 2 since it's release.....we'll see
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jmorton10:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/07/verizon-htc-one-mac-fingerprint-scanner-removable-back/

Looks like an AWESOME phone to me, but I use the s-pen quite a bit.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] loopers:
This obviously is a question I can only answer myself but wanted some input from some people that have bathed themselves in note 3 info... lol and some likely coming from an s3.... I'm not eligible for a new phone until march 2014... however I'm sure I could call and call and eventually get an upgrade to edge anyway (done this before... it works.. just keep calling) edge obviously a bit of a rip off.. but i could kill a few other accounts i don't really use often to make up for the cost.... and obviously if i wanted to flip a phone i could do so in 12 months or so..... with that being said..

I do love the size.. and the bigger screen is preferable to me when it comes to videos.. and other things. The speed is obviously sweet and so is the size... however..

I use my phone to play general games.. not a huge gaming on phone person.. (less you could get league of legends on there lol)... i use my phone as a basic camera..... as well to surf the web... 75% of the time i have access to a desktop in which time i could use my phone as well... i do enjoy surfing whatever sitting on the couch obviously..... I'm really on the fence... I always get super hyped over a new phone (got s3 right away and it took several calls to Verizon to get it done) in which yes, its a nice phone with nice camera options... with that being said.. its still a phone... using it to call people is its basic purpose... i've started to utilize google calandar more and more as i have a disability that the meds hinders my short term memory..so that would be one nice thing.. the s pen is sweet.. looks so awesome.. but i don't see me using it much except to jot down phone numbers or addresses on the fly (which wouldn't be often.. i'm not a people person type of guy and my job doesn't require any use of cellphones) So i'm thinking a faster processor.. better camera..the faster processor and screen size would be the main reasons..... but do i really want to go for it? do i really want to get it now and go on the verizon edge program? I just feel like I may be jumping in and after a month regretting my decision... anyone coming from an S3 have an early opinion? ( i also am in an area where voice calling isn't that great... and i would hope it would be better with the s3 (its better on my wifes older galaxy nexus)... that would be something i suppose i would have to find out after the fact.. and use the 30day policy... to go or not to go..... been thinking about it A LOT for the past week.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Dan76:
Be careful... if you're on Sprint or Vzw, it's only a 14 day policy
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Clamhost:
Whether or not you consider Edge to be a rip off, I prefer it to dropping $300 on the phone, plus paying my ETF for my old line. That is a total of roughly $310 +$50 for last bill + $300 + taxes for Note 3 = $660 on the lean side. With Edge I spent $102 with Priority Overnight shipping, screen protectors, first month of Edge, and taxes. Now when I sell my HTC One, I sell for around $400 after shipping and paypal fees, that leaves me with just enough to justify upgrading to Note 3. Now in 12 months, I will have paid $300 or so, and I can upgrade to the next Note 4 by then. I find this better.

Okay now on to your question: S3 is a good phone, but no Quad Core Processor, 2GB RAM is okay low compared to Note 3, but 1080p screen is a nice addition, makes watching 1080p movies so much better (based on my experience with 1080p on HTC One). No more scaling, or downsizing. Honestly if you can get the Note 3 at $299 or Edge it then do it. I recommend it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] rushless:
N3 > LG2 because it has a micro sd slot and no annoying fixed nav bar taking up display space. What is the point of the bigger display if you end up having about the same space as a 5" display (if no nav bar)?

S3 and N3 seem IMO two different devices. I have medium hands and find the phablets too big for one hand operation and awkward (too big) to carry in a belt case compared to my S4. That said, if I did not have several tablets, I would choose the N3 as a true all-in-one device.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] oneandroidnut:
this. the htc one max has my attention but the biggest question is when will it come to verizon? remember the htc one? and if htc one max has removable sdcard i may have to buy it and have my note 3 and then decide which i like better. i love sense when it comes to htc phones but cant stand nonremovable battery and expandable storage so we will see. and i really like having an s pen if i dont use a whole lot when you need it, it comes in very handy but if the ppi is much higher and screen is better on one max i will be sure of that so it will be an interesting few weeks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Oh_wow:
+1 on this. Your signature shows that you have used several HTC devices. What's you overall opinion of them? thanx
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] MissionImprobable:
Everything I've read/seen shows a removable battery and 16-64GB on-board storage + Micro SD slot. Add this to the front speakers, S-Off having been developed for the VZ One variant, and the only shortcoming is the S-pen features that you won't get vs the N3. I've asked around recently to find out if any of that gets ported to ROMs, so if that's not available I think I finally know what I'm going to buy. I need a new phone immediately if not sooner, but just want to feel like I'm getting my money's worth.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ronaldheld:
The N4 and Note Edge were just announced. Which one would you upgrade to and why?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sheth1nks:
Neither, My Note 3 is beast and will keep me happy for another year or two.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Dan76:
I have to admit, the Edge is pretty cool.

I don't really want either though... N3 serves me just fine, and other than having something "new" I really see no compelling reason to upgrade and spend the $$.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TheMavic:
Neither. The Note 3 is still an absolute beast.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] SeanPlunk:
If they do a Dev. Edition Edge I'll probably pick one up and sell my Dev. Note 3.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
the edge looks gimmicky too me...maybe it will grow on me over time but for now...meh. my Dev N3 is serving me well!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ronaldheld:
What clear advantages does the Edge have over the N4?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Dan76:
Wow factor. That appears to be it though.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TheMavic:
My main concern is how cases will work with it. Seems like nothing can be covering that side at all without blocking the display in some way.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] g8rzz187:
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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ronaldheld:
I did not consider how cases or pouches would work with the Edge
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] platinumrims:
The edge looks stupid. How would cases and glass screen protectors work with that? Not very well. Plus those menus can be hidden 90 if not 100% of the time. I'll get the Note 4 but I'll wait a little now instead of being first one in the door. I may wait until around Christmas time. But it depends on what new deals they'll have for plans and stuff too (if any). I think it's all around a pretty sick phone. Upgraded in every way to this one and honestly it looks like the best put together Samsung phone to date. Can't wait to spend some time with one. I wonder what the battery life will be like though. I expect at least the same as N3 but hoped for better. Probably won't be though.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] nosit1:
So I just upgraded to the Note 3 from the Note 2. When they announced the Note 4 at IFA, I just wasn't impressed enough to drop $700+ on it. The Note 2 lasted 2 years for me and I hope the Note 3 will last me two years as well.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] kickenwing13:
I know this is probably a stupid question. I have gone through this many times in the last few years since I went Note 2 and then Note 3... Started my smartphone addiction with a droid x, waited two years for an upgrade and got a razr maxx (rushed it because the end of unlimited was rumored to come shortly after) traded up for an s3, traded s3 for a note 2, headphone jack broke and while fixing it I broke a flex cable that connected the antenna, in the process of getting the new one i forgot to hook up the other one, so all this in a few weeks made me panic enough to buy a used razr hd to get me off my horrible droid x..... razr HD was sooo boring... got the note 2 going, sold it few weeks later after I bought a note 3 the day it dropped, Bought a g2 when I saw a good deal and decided to try it, bored me to death lost my slow motion recording... note 3 prevailed... so now here it comes.. we have the fall releases and the moto x looks cool to me just because I know moto is solid quality and more consistent signal strength.... and I obviously see the note 4, but hear crazy rumored cost for off contract and that scares me... There is the rumor of a moto nexus phone and verizon getting it... that'd take care of the ridiculous retail cost and offer a solid phone and the rumor would be a 5.9 inch display or maybe smaller since that initial report.. what it comes down to is I think we all love this stuff. I love my note 3, the idea of an improved one would be amazing, but not without the developers we have plus some more... Anyone else having this internal battle?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] platinumrims:
IPhone 6/plus vs note 4 = lol

Edit: though this is by far the best looking iPhone to date. I'd actually buy this one.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] themac79:
I already ordered my Note 4 online and since I'm on the Edge plan I just have to send my Note 3 in when my new one arrives. It's going to be a fantastic phone. Actual metal frame for the first time!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] IT_Architect:
Questions about buying a Galaxy Note 3 or Galaxy S3 for Verizon's AllSet

I will be moving from Sprint's Boost Mobile to Verizon's AllSet plan. AllSet allows me to bring almost any phone from Verizon, and porting my number. I've been shopping online at eBay etc.

1. I frequently find new or used phones that state that they have no SIM. What is the significance of that to me? Can I get a SIM for it easily or is this going to turn into a hassle?

2. AllSet allows me to roam both voice and data. The end game is to have simultaneous voice and data. It seems that the S3 has both SVDO and SVLTE while the Note 3 has only SVLTE. It seems like Verizon's LTE is pretty inescapable while Sprint has quite a bit of 3G CDMA. In today's environment, how valuable is SVDO capability?

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] donc113:
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The Note 3 has more "features" than the S3. The Note 3 is the latest CURRENT model available in the US, although; very soon, perhaps even next week, the Note 4 will be available. The S3 has been replaced by both the S4 and 6 months ago the S5.

I know the Note 3 does simultaneous voice and data throughout most of the US on Verizon's network.

A SIM card is issued by the carrier for GSM or LTE use. It is not used in CDMA phones. The SIM is free, but the phone must have a slot to put it in. Without a SIM the phone won't work on LTE or GSM.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sprintuser1977:
thought about Note 4 but my rooted 3 more than meets my needs, especially considering the price difference
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] IT_Architect:
I don't want to spend that much for a phone if the S3 meets my needs. The only thing I wished I had from the Note 4 is the fingerprint reader instead of the signature. Perhaps there is camera software available to recognize my face like there is on laptops.

That's what I'm betting when I take a Note 3 over a Galaxy S3. The Galaxy S3 has both SVDO and SVLTE. I'm guessing the benefits of the Note 3 outweigh any issues I might have with no SVDO, and that situation will only improve with time.

There we go. So let's see if I have this straight:

1. LTE needs it even when you have a CDMA phone and service. Therefore, and CDMA phone hardware must support both.

2. My current Touch Pro2 CDMA phone has a SIM slot, but that just for international use and GSM. It won't do domestic GSM. Thus, it has hardware support for both CDMA and foreign GSM bands.

3. With something like a Note 3, when you go international, that you buy a SIM from the foreign carrier you plan to use, and the SIM will probably support both GSM and LTE. Whether you can use both foreign and domestic GSM depends on if the phone radios support the bands.

Are these assumptions correct?

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] donc113:
Correct on the SIM.

Yes, the Note 3 already has GSM, LTE and CDMA radios that include most international frequencies.

As far as Verizon coverage is concerned, there are very FEW places where you can get an EVDO/CDMA signal only. But I do not know if Verizon supports simultaneous voice/data on its 3G network even if the phone itself supports it.

Most of the places that have 3G only are remote and off the highway and West of the Mississippi. There are places out here with no coverage from anyone...look at a coverage map for the areas just East and West of the Rocky Mountains.

You know your needs better than anyone else...so decide based on phone size and where you'll travel and the coverage there.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] IT_Architect:
I've settled on the Note 3. The major complaints I see are the camera and Touchwiz.

I don't know if the camera situation is any better under KitKat.

I've never had an Android phone, so I don't know why so many hate Touchwiz. I can turn Sense off on my Touch Pro2 if I want to, but I guess you can't with Touchwiz because the menus remain Touchwiz. I'm guessing that some of the features on the Note 3 depend on Touchwiz. It looks like you can replace S-Voice with GoogleNow if you want to. That's about all I know.

I'm stalking some Note 3s now on Craigslist. I hope it turns out to be as rugged and trouble-free as my HTC Touch Pro2 has been.

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sprintuser1977:
from my experience the camera is top notch
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] IT_Architect:
Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sprintuser1977:
no prob
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Dan76:
The Note3 is a great phone, you'll love it!

As for Touchwiz, my advice is to install Nova Launcher and customize to your heart's desire!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sprintuser1977:
Or next launcher. I love it. Nova is good too and cheaper
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] IT_Architect:
Now I'm starting to feel better that I can get the phone the way I want it too.

You guys have been awesome!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sprintuser1977:
Good. I am telling you that you will not be sorry !

Kicking Deuce on the Beast 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] aldouse:
or google home launcher if Nova becomes a bit overwhelming. :)