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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bossei:
Call again and ask for a credit. Insist on it and speak to a manager if you have to. That's what we all did. If you preordered tell them that too.

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Maybe due to the fact that it's new??? Hoping anyway...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ronaldheld:
Thanks for getting developer mode turned on. I was unaware of how to do that, so one less complaint.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Bsmith0731:
I love that the Samsung keyboard works so much better with auto cortection. Love the camera and the 4k video record. I also love the feel of the s-pen it feels so much smoother when touching the phone than the note 2.

Dislike that settings shortcuts are gone I believe.

Plus 1 on getting the pen out its tough.

It seems as though it can go in on either side am I correct?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tgyberg:
I told the guy at the store that I had turned on the dev mode on the display model and he just rolled his eyes! :laugh:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] seegs11:
sorry to be off topic but does anyone have links to buy the note 3 flip cover cases?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] kazzxtrismus:
Www. Fasttech. Com

What do you mean I can't say that??.. It's the frkin Internet!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] MicheleJ:
Still toying around with mine, but I notice when making a call any noise that comes out of my ear speaker I can hear the vibrations. Like the speaker is fuzzy. Going to to store tomorrow for a swap out. Fingers crossed its a isolated incident.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] platinumrims:
My only did like so far is trying to figure out how to get rid of the message widget on the home screen when I receive a message. I like it to just be in the notification bar instead of the big olé clock widget thing at the top. Does anyone know if this can be disabled or not?

Also is there a way to have universal sound adjustment from the volume rocker instead of just phone?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tgamer:
Dislikes after a few hours.

Watch ON constantly crashes using the new Samsung magazine app ??

Miss being able to resize any widget..

None of the apps installed on my Note 2 restored after signing into Google account in initial phone setup.

Camera is slow..says "processing" after you snap a picture to onboard storage..my note 2 blasted repeat pictures much faster...think I'll try out Focal

Stupid NFC notification in the top bar.

Must have like 10 quick toggles..ok so you don't have to scroll it but still stupid.

There are more I'm sure...oh yea..

No CM10 yet!!!!!:mad:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sleepy3103:
Ive never had my apps automatically restore, always had to do it on my phone or online at google play.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] inseek:
So far, so good

Ordered it this morning at 9:30, picked up 10:30am at local b3stbuy so I didn't have enough time to play with it.

Since my old device is Note II I will mainly compare N3 to it.

Like:

screen resolution

screen brightness higher than on N2, should help outside when there is sunny

13g lighter than N2

USB 3.0 interface for much faster transfers between device and computer

Old USB chargers (with micro-USB connector) still work!

backplate material is actually nice looking and is not as slippery as on N2; and does not collect fingerprints

great camera

well optimized system software

no annoying VZW logo on home button

much better brightness profiles

android 4.3

Don't like:

sound volume in the earpiece not high enough for busy Manhattan streets :)

speakerphone is worse than on N2, with more distortions

bloatware (like amazon cr*ap and 10 even more cr*ppy VZN applications). I am awaiting for root so I can get rid of all these completely

Other thoughts:

will need new charging cable for my car and backpack

the person who designed the "wooden" box should be fired immediately. It is in no way consistent with device design and it is not on pair with "premium" price. Old plain white box of N2 was stylish
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mikeb85:
Cm10 on a phone like this is almost crazy... u will lose everything that this phone is. Also if u have ur camera on hdr is the only time it says processing. Turn off nfc that will get rid of ur nfc icon. And believe me it will take pics as fast as u push the button.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tgamer:
Ok thanks for the camera tip.

But then NFC is off...? You should be able to switch it on and not have to be notified that it is on every time you look at the phone...just my opinion.

I switched to CM10 2 months ago on my n2 and couldn't have been happier..to each their own. I don't use the pen ever, and Samsung can keep the rest of their apps too except the calendar and Email app for my exchange account
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mikeb85:
Like u said to each there own... I am in no way bashing u or cm.. I was just saying and np thats what we are all here for
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Bsmith0731:
How do you turn off hdr the settings are a little complicated.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mikeb85:
Its just one of the settings in the camera there is auto panorama hdr etc.

Sent from a galaxy.... Note 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Bsmith0731:
Well mine stays on auto but it still says processing after every pic
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mikeb85:
Try sports

Sent from a galaxy.... Note 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] billymaloney3:
I hate the ongoing keyboard notification when typing. and also hate the ongoing Galaxy Gear notification when its connected. HOW CAN I STOP THESE
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
So yea Craig from Verizon was supposed to call me back in a half hour. I was driving so I obliged, lol. But knew he wash BS'ing me.

Bout to call back and make sure honor the verizon30 promo and have the activation fee waived.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mynameismolotov:
You can get resize any widget if you use Nova Launcher (or probably others too, but that's what I like/use). Also has other nice things, I like to use non-stock launchers to put more icons on the home screen, and I like vertical scrolling of apps in the drawer over horizontal.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tgamer:
Great thanks much appreciated
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] adoublearonn:
Go to Messaging. Press Menu > Settings. Pick the "More" tab at the top. Select "Preview Message" and that will get your messages back in the status bar etc etc.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] platinumrims:
I wish I could just use Dash clock instead of the Samsung crap without hacking anything. Also to disable the widgets all together download Lockscreen Policy from the play store.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Impuls3101:
The only thing I dislike about the phone so far is that the camera sticks out so much. I cringe every time I go to set it down right on the camera lens. My neo hybrid case will be here sat but for now I am treating it like a baby.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Thirtyftfl:
Turn off image stabilization. That should take care of it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
Makes a case a necessity. But the phone is thinner/thin enough to put a case on without making it crazy bulky.

There's a few things I could nitpick about, but once we get root, and I believe we will, this will be the best phone out there. No doubt.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] njfoses:
I dont like the fact that google tts is not installed. I dont want to hear s-voice on google maps. I also "turned off" the samsung app store and apparently you need it to download the samsung hd voice which should be a little better. I cant find any way to get the samsung app back.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Awesome good job bro
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] chrisgriner:
I've seen this often, not sure if I did something or if it is just messing up.

Also, my camera says "Processing" after I take a pic. It does not do this every time, but more than not and is quite annoying. The demo models I played with in the stores did not do this...

The above two issues are probably my biggest complaint...

Installed Apex as I do on all Android Devices and I'm loving it. Perfect size for a phone/pocket PC.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] carlz28:
The HD voice is better IMO. Been so used to the Google voice that it was definitely something to get used to. But its not bad.

If you turned off the Samsung app, just go to the Application manager, scroll all the way to the right. That's a new tab that has all the 'Turned off' apps. Just re- enable it. Win!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] njfoses:
For some reason it wasnt listed under the turned off app's tab. I was able to fix it by resetting app preferences and then it reappeared.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] carlz28:
One dislike I have is the 'recommended apps' notification when in certain situations.

E.g...when listening to Google music with headphones plugged in. It then shows two sets of headphones in the status bar and apps it thinks would be useful while plugged in.

I guess it has its purpose for some people, but for the life of me, I can't figure out how to turn that off, if it even can be. Kinda OCD I guess, but it annoys me. See attached image.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Thirtyftfl:
To fix the camera, turn off image stabilization.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Sudbury78:
I'm waiting for potential root to buy but I was wondering if its possible to use the stock samsung keyboard that came with this phone on my lg. I played in the store and thought it was an awesome keyboard. Maybe it was just the new ness but I thought it was very accurate. Is it possible to download an apk? Thanks guys.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mopar:
What is the Samsung App Store store called I can't find it either
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] lchupacabras:
No real complaints so far other than it felt unwieldy and slippery out of the box. I'm using it with my Spigen bounce case now and it is marginally better-feeling in my hands.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dadsterflip:
Trade anyone with the s4 lol.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] platinumrims:
This is what I did without looking for it.

In settings find the language and input settings. Go down to text to speech. Then go to the Samsung text to speech settings and install voice data--- download whichever language pack. Something should pop up saying you need to update Samsung Apps. Do that then go back and try to download the language pack again and it should take you to the HD text to speech ones. It doesn't sound s ton better.. Google's is nicer.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] carlz28:
Sorry to quote myself, but figured it out. Page Buddy doesn't seem to be available by default. So, using Nova launcher this can be remedied by:

Long press on home screen.

Add -> Custom Shortcut

Pick your Activity

Activities

Settings -> Page buddy(.ContextualPageSettings)

Select the new shortcut and disable the whole service or Earphones/Docking/Roaming individually.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] pham818:
do you guys know if they have the stupid verzion logo on the home button still? sorry i havent seen it in person yet.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tbgreen89:
Nope not their!! Just on back cover.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] pham818:
okay good thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] billymaloney3:
Is this the only way? I HATE this
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Southern_mind:
I got mine yesterday. My wife updated to the G2 during the glitch but she didn't like it, next thing I know she got me using the G2 and she took my s4. Well I didn't like the G2 so I got them to do a device exchange and I love this phone. It is big though (that's what she said).

But one thing I really hate is the screen turning on when I get a text message. There doesn't seem to be an option to tureen that off. I really need root to fix that.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bossei:
Anyone having issues with the handwriting? Mine freezes up when I try to type with the S-Pen.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] changt34x:
Yes, can't get mine to recognize anything and it force closes sometimes

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Actually just fixed it, need to restart after applying keyboard update
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] xray49er:
Ran into my first problem. I turned on google voice and google music for dash clock in accesibility last night and without me knowing it triggered a talk back bug. where anytime i opened a website it would speak. It was so annoying and i couldnt figure out why it got triggered. After an hour messing with my phone and a few youtube videos i got it straightened out. Dont activate the goole voice for dahclok
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Southern_mind:
Or just use Chrome.

One more thing I don't like but that's for all phones that have the headphone jack on the top. I like it on the bottom. I keep my phone upside down so I can just pull it out and look at it now I have to twist it around in my hand when using headphones
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TW20:
I can't stand the either. That's what the LED's for, Samsung! I ended up disabling the native messaging app and installing Textra, which has the option to keep the screen from flipping on. Seems to be working smooth so far.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bossei:
Yep that fixed it. I kinda don't like the way the words move to the left. It has a lag.

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Agreed; the reason I bought this phone was because of what they did to the phone and the S-Pen. CM can never provide the same functionality. I love CM and have used it on all my phones but I can't see going complete AOSP on this phone. I just want a ROM that debloats and speeds the phone up with no lag etc. The main functionality is staying for me. However like it's been said everyone is different.

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I love the look of the leather back cover. I got the white version BUT this thing is slippery. I need to get a cover ASAP before I break it. Anyone has the S-View cover and have feedback? $60 is a lot of money for it but I'm looking at some 3rd party ones on Amazon too.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tbgreen89:
When my phone vibrates it makes a loud rattle likes something's loose inside. Can even hear it when it's in my pocket.. that's my only gripe.

I should exchange it cause that's not normal.. quite annoying actually.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] platinumrims:
Might be the back cover towards the center. I've handled about 10 of them and only one has done it out of the bunch. I thought someone left a piece of tape or something stuck on the phone but when I pushed the center back a little it stopped. Or something could actually be loose in yours lol never know
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] zepfloyd:
My only complaint so far is there's noticeable lag/hesitation turning the screen on and off. Verizon didn't tamper with much actually and I approve of the 1 list in settings. :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dts242:
You have to turn auto stabilization off in the settings in the camera. That stops the processing delay.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tonestert:
Won't you end up with blury pics if you turn off stabilization ? I don't have the steadiest hands :(
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] devilshunter:
I dislike how the home button moves around
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tbgreen89:
No not that.. sounds like static coming from a speaker or something.. but it's not normal I know that.. hard to explain just really annoying.. guess I'm gonna try and exchange it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Nuqid:
Not much I dont like yet. But what I do like a lot is:

- Smooth Motion video recording - looks awesome

- Adapt Sound (Settings > Sound > Adapt Sound) - Noticeable difference with headphones/earbuds

- IR blaster - I was able to configure and control my LG TV, my ancient Phillips AV Receiver, and my Direct TV Genie with the WatchOn app and

- LTE Speed on this phone seems faster than it was on my HTC Thunderbolt in Phoenix Area

- LED Flashlight is very bright

- SVoice is fun

- Supports audio "Equalizer" from Play Store without root

- Charging time from 0 - 100% takes 2h - 2h 30m

- Side by side Apps have been useful

- SPen accuracy / general use

- Microphone quality is exceptional

- Speed, Speed, Speed

Don't like:

- As previously mentioned camera is highest point on back requiring tlc or case

- Wish there was a way to zoom with the SPen - found myself having to interrupt my SPen grip to pinch/zoom the screen, annoying

- SPen is somewhat hard to position in your hand with the button in the proper location
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
I've been using the stock browser andChrome pretty evenly to try and figure out which one I like better. Outside of the pop-up browser and the s-pen thing where you can draw the box and can opn the browser , which is pretty cool.

Anyway I can't find a clear cut winner between the two,

Anyone have any tips or advantages to point out for 1 or the other?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] marthinollys:
If you are using stock TouchWiz launcher go to settings/application manager/all apps and scroll down to

PageBuddyNotiSvc. Disable and you'll not get the recommended apps in your notifications.

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Agree with most of what has been written here. Biggest disappointment has to be the stock browser which was outstanding on the Note 2. I really miss the full screen and the Android quick controls. I just watched a video within the browser and couldn't even get the full screen there. It's also not as fast nor responsive as the browser on the Note 2. And it apparently won't play flash videos. The Note 2 browser really was a winner.

I'm also not able to use my favorite fonts that I installed on my Note 2. Strange but they're just no longer supported. S pen definitely has a cheaper feel.

For positives I love that the status bar and notification pull down have been cleaned up. The little things, yes. Love the new keyboard as well. The email app and stock calendar look nicer. And the phone feels great in the hand and looks very cool also.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dirtyfingers:
To turn it off go to settings>application manager than swipe over to the "all" section. Scroll down to PageBuddyNotiSvc and uncheck "show notifications".
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dukins:
I have to agree the stock browser is turrible compared to note 2. Once we have root I will be installing the apk for it. No quick controls or auto text reflow. And my biggest gripe, it doesn't sync with Google.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] wrichards2009:
The screen and camera on this phone are phenomenal. I like everything about ir except no root
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] edwmsjr:
I'm happy with most everything...except the stock lock screen.

I was running JellyBeans Rom on my Note II and got used to having a lock screen that showed a preview of my emails & txt messages, had several widget screens so I could glance at the weather & my agenda without having to unlock my phone AND was secured by a PIN. It also had my home address & phone number on the lock screen in case I lost my phone.

The stock lock screen on the Note 3 will not let you have Widgets unless you use 'swipe' with no security. I NEED security...but I WANT widgets! So, i've been installing and playing with every lock screen app out there, and so far I haven't found a single one that actually does EVERYTHING I want...or used to have with my BeansRom Note II. I've settled on Creative locker until I find something better.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ronaldheld:
Can't we sideload flash? I agree that the N2 browser is better overall.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gramsey1911:
I side loaded flash last night and the browser seems to working better. I use Dolphin more than the stock browser though
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] suzook:
Use android browser by digital cookies in play store. It has full screen, quick controls and supports flash. The stock browser blows!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sbreen94:
Theres an option in the Messaging app to enable this.. ;)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] marthinollys:
Thanks for the suggestion but I guess this is a good time to revisit Chrome especially since my bookmarks are there.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] platinumrims:
I recall seeing on the sprint note 3 that you can set auto brightness and it gave you a slider to adjust the auto levels... Does the Verizon one not have this or is it automatic based on your manual setting. I notice it's a tad dimmer with power saver on but not much
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] AzWolverine:
I don't like:

1) Bright white Verizon splash screen during boot up

2) Browser, double tap screen doesn't auto fit text, no syncing bookmarks

3) Creating a folder in app drawer for games, save 82 games in folder, restart phone, most games disappear from games folder and revert back to app drawer

4) Calendar widget with green bar at top, cant change green bar color in settings

5) Spen too tight in hole

6) Bright white phone dialer

7) Slow wifi connection during downloads
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bossei:
Thanks for this; working great so far and FAAAAAST
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Nuqid:
Thanks for the tip. Indeed much improved.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] efjdmtyper:
Just a little speed test

Sent from my Beast 3 on XDA App
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sliblue:
Loving the Phone and the Galaxy Gear watch. I have zero complaints so far.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jmorton10:
As far as I'm concerned, the gear watch is a way overpriced gimmick.

I like some things about it, but it won't even show gmail updates?? (or if it will, I cant figure out how to do it)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mptrh336:
This is an option under "more" in the message settings. Check "preview message" option and you're golden.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] starrscream22:
hey i downloaded android browser by digital cookies and tried to view flash content, but it said "please upgrade to latest version of flash" followed by "your mobile device does not support this content"

so this browser does not support flash?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Soulripper180:
This can be changed in settings for the messaging app
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] njfoses:
Agree with the bolded.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] suzook:
You need to install flash.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] starrscream22:
how you install flash? its not in the play store
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jmboulware:
Mine did the same thing. I removed my external card, rebooted without it and finished installing my apps. It worked, but I don't know why the error came up on the first place.

JB

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Can you provide a link on instructions for this?

JB
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] njfoses:
Install this on your phone. Its the last flash version released. You will have to enable unknown sources in settings to install. http://download.macromedia.com/pub/...roid/11.1.115.81/install_flash_player_ics.apk
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] starrscream22:
Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] NCC1701-E:
If you mean text messages just go to text messages>settings>more settings and look for preview message.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ronaldheld:
No way for the stock browser to save off data for offline reading?