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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
I agree. I suppose if you're confident in the quality of your engineers/testers etc....maybe it's possible? I think the Z3x was already in motion right after the initial Z-Ultra, just as I believe this up-coming Z3 was co-developed alongside the next subsequent Xperia iterations. I honestly don't think they're giving themselves only 6 months to test/develop/fix/deploy these units.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MajorTom_:
I hear ya buddy.

Thing is Sony phones have never really interested me.

The hardware is great no doubt but other than that it doesn't really pique my interest.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
I agree with you 100%....this is the 1st time that I'm eager to try them. I've never even owned a Sony phone before. But the Z2 started to show some polish, then the Z3 spiked my interest, then the Z3x made me juice my pants. But the proprietary apps I am impressed with. And, the camera is what I'm most intrigued by at this point.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sshafranko:
I don't want to veer from Samsung because i have the Samsung smart Tv and is very handy, plus no Tweaked on Sony. Sorry kal... im a Tweaked groupy?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
I'm a Tweaked groupy, too. I would never own the Sony WITHOUT owning the Note as well. [emoji2] My inspiration was to have a Nexus and a Sony donated to [MENTION=4041997]dwitherell[/MENTION] so that Tweaked can go global. lol

I gave up on the fake hype of smart TV's as soon as the Android "G-Box", or better yet Android Minix set-top boxes came out. They 'smartify' any television that you have, except it's full Android with the entire Google Play Store at your disposal - on your tv - anytime. And then they have repositories you can "add" using either an Android launcher of your choice or using the official Windows Media Center guide, XMBC.

So now that you've been released from the grip of smart TV's and have been delivered into the Garden of Eden of smartiness for TV's, how about having a Tweaked Sony and a Tweaked Nexus? =)

These set-top boxes will communicate and sync with your mobile devices better than anything you have seen.

I'm keeping my Note 3 and hope for a Note 5 next year. Tweaked will never leave my side. *HUGS*

lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mscion:
Hi. I did a little searching on the Z3X and came across this...

http://www.androidorigin.com/sony-xperia-z4-specs-leak-4gb-ram-z3x-exmor-exclusive/

If this source is accurate then there is no ZX3 but instead a Z4 with a 5.5 inch screen which is a little disappointing. But the 64-bit chipset and 4GB ram is good. To be released in March. Perhaps some others can verify...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ttabbal:
LOL... Tweaked Nexus... That has potential.... If only Google would quit being so irritating with normal stuff like storage.

And I agree, XBMC is the schiz... :) I have 3 running on RasPis right now, and a 4th on my Note3. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
XBMC on the N3? Nice.

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Well-well. Ain't that something now. Thanks - at least the good news here is that nearly all the specs which are believed to be Z3x are still there for Z4, minus the screen size and that's it. I can do 5.5", but not 5.2".
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ttabbal:
It works quite well too. I even got it to integrate with the SQL database along with the other 3, so play counts etc. all sync up. And the content looks great on the Note. Not as nice as watching a big screen, but sometimes that's what's available. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cuezaireekaa:
Tvaddons have dropped a Gotham build for noobs that has a simple install for all their featured addons. The user doesnt have to install the repos from fusion, even though this process instals fusion anyway. It's a one click simple setup for android users.

I have my xbmc themed and set up The way I like, but I've installed this version on a few devices and its the easiest noob way of getting into xbmc/err Kodi.

BTW that new Genesis addon is included and its one of the best ever made.

If you haven't tried xbmc on note 3, here's a very simple one click introduction to get the most popular addons available..

http://www.tvaddons.ag/tvmc-android/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
My appetite is wet.

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Ohhh....now my appetite is even wetter!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ttabbal:
Looks around for a mop......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
PM me, to not hijack this thread.

::EDIT::

Found it. http://xbmc.org/introducing-kodi-14/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
Samsung Note 4 CAMERA shootout versus iPhone 6 Plus and LG 3.

http://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-4-camera-shootout-versus-iphone-6-plus-lg-g3/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] deeznutz1977:
Xbmc=xbox media center.. Microsoft is having a tissy. So there changing it

Sent from my bad ass Kryon infused TWEAKED..Note 3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
Yes, I caught on to that. I installed both the Gotham XBMC (version 13.2) and also TVAddons, which also is Kodi-based, but I don't understand how to use any of it. I installed Fusion success on one, the other came with it already. I'm certain I'm savvy to discover how to use it, so I'm not worried nor have the time for it between today and Monday morning. So Monday I'll tackle this and research more. But it looks veeeery interesting. =)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mscion:
Well, since the Nexus 6 with 64GB is about $700 and the Note 4 is about $750 I would have to say, at this point, that I would probably choose the Note 4. While Nexus 6 has a bigger screen and comes with android L from the get go, the Note 4 has the spen and floating window functionality, expandable memory, and maybe a better camera. Presumably Note 4 will eventually get android L. Some apps like MyScript or Papyrus might give sufficient pen capability to Nexus 6 but I think it has a ways to go to have the same overall functionality of Note 4 Anyways, that's my current $.02.

EDIT: Just thought I'd add that if I didn't often use some of these Samsung centric features, which to some might seem gimicky, I might live with the limits of 64GB memory and go with the Nexus 6.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
Official roadmap released on T-Monews.com matches many other articles echoing the same thing: Android 4.4.4 for Note 3 and Note 2 with N3 showing a status of "complete". But, then Lollipop is said to come down right after. [MENTION=4041997]dwitherell[/MENTION], forget me having a N4, I like the idea of having a 4.4.4 N3 and N2 and THEN, just as fast, having a Lollipop N3. lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] foreverloco:
As if I didnt need any other push. I just found out that not only has Sammy butt licked us with qmg files, but they also decided to throw in some kind of astc files that are called in xmls......

I'm sorry, but if Samsung wants us to slowly move to Tizen, I'm not one to follow..

Don't believe the astc files I mentioned? Take a look at the screens while I tried even though I wasnt planning on a N4, but thought I would work on inverts til I got slashed with files that couldn't even be decomipled...

Good luck :p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
I'm not following Tizen. I don't think that full fledged Tizen is a ultimate goal of theirs to be the only option for any if their Galaxy phones. If we see a Galaxy Tizen phone, I assume it would be concurrent with any Android offerings, or else Samsung would KNOWINGLY be committing suicide. Have no fear. =)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] foreverloco:
No fear here...

I'll be playing with my nexus while everyone tries to figure out qmgs and astc files..... :p

Imagining myself looking at TW stock for a year makes me puke in my mouth....

Samsung really needs to look outside of fisher price for themeing TW
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
lol....best post. Hahaha....Fisher Price....haha....

Long live Nexus, broskie.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Another push swaying my on the fence position regarding the n4 or the Nexus 6

Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BACARDILIMON:
Such negative thoughts. I recall the days when the word can't was not heard around here. Well I am no Dev but I bet it will get figured out. This phone is a beast.

NOTE 4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Namolas:
Absolutely agree.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vibrantliker:
You got a Note 4 BACARDILIMON?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BACARDILIMON:
Yes sir. Left the crap g3 and came back.

NOTE 4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vibrantliker:
I got my wife the Note 4 and was playing around with it yesterday. After all the complaining I was doing about the G3, there is something to be said for its size, how it fits in your hand compared to the N4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BACARDILIMON:
On stock I get complete day of battery no lag. I just am so happy. Plus this phone will definitely have more Dev support.

NOTE 4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] FormeriPhoney:
I swear to god, if I can't have loco aosp theme on the next build on the note 3 or the note 4 I don't even want the device.

Nexus here I come
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
That's deep. =)

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I'm at a wedding...bored. Please increase activity here to keep me busy. You are family.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sshafranko:
Dude hes got a good point not sure why their making it so hard on themers. At least give us the ootion to go dark or light. ..but i have faith it will be figured out. Their making strides on the S5. Too many smart people in this community. I wouldnt worry
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Namolas:
A little Samsung Galaxy Note 4 TWRP news from DeesTroy

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DeesTroy/posts/Bnd5LRjEskA
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
Lollipop dropped officially for N5, been watching Tube vids, don't like it at all due to an immense presence of solid white backgrounds with black letters/numbers. I'm so glad [MENTION=4041997]dwitherell[/MENTION] isn't a fan of this cuz Tweaked will bring back inversion.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mscion:
Thank you for the link concerning C-Rom. I'm glad that folks can add floating windows to Nexus device. The implementation seems a little strange to me but it may be that I don't quite understand how it works. It appears that you first have to launch the app and then go to recent and select a floating window option for that app. Then, aftern leaving recent apps, when you want to launch that app as a floating app, you go back to recent apps and launch it from there. Seems rather awkward... Not sure what happens when you clear recent apps or reboot your phone. I'd rather launch floating app from screen or side bar so hopefully Nexus roms can do this in future. I was recently given a Verizon Nexus so I will definately give C-Rom a go to check out.

In regards to the spen, I mentioned a couple of apps (papyrus and Myscript) that may make not having an spen tolerable. But this need further exploration to see how well they work.

Once I realized the ZX3 is Z4 and has 5.5 inch screen (assuming true- I still see some references to larger screen so who knows...) I have to admit I lost interest in it. While the 64bit chip-set and 4GB ram is cool it does't come out till March so that my guess is that I'll be chasing after another dream at that point! lol

One more note. One site has it at $1250. Ouch!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
Thank you....=)

Actually, the floating app app (yes, the Floating App app) can be activated from various places, so you're all good in that department for the Nexus.

That being said, the two handwriting apps should help supplement your needs for writing.

I have to keep my eye out for Sony Z3x and see how that evolves cuz I only saw that one site mention that it's a Z4 and 5.5" screen where dozens others say the Antu testings showed it as a larger screen, so I'm confused. But yeah....I'm looking for larger screens, not smaller. I hope I'm not alone in that sentiment. =)

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mscion:
Well, I decided to try the Xposed module XHaloFloatingWindow and, to my surprise, if worked on the Note 3, and, further, gives a better experience than the floating mulitwindows on both the Note 3 and Note 4. The reason being that if you go to fullscreen from the XHaloFloatingWindow based floating window you can still resize it (not possible on Note 3 but is a "new" feature on Note4) and if you minimize the XHalo floating app you can recall it from the notifications panel (not how floating windows are set to work on Note 3 or Note 4) which is exactly how I like it to work! I was never impressed with the little floating icon you get when you minimize a floating app on the Note. Also the little circle that appears on the Note 4 floating app that you press for options has an awkward look to it. So, assuming this works on Nexus 6 floating windows should not be an issue for me. Sitll, expanable storage (or memory as I like to call it), spen, and camera could be deal breaker...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
Holy Biscuit, Batman!

Sir, I totally have that Xposed module for some time but I never activated it. Hmmmmm.....so, then, there's this method, then there's at least the other method from the video, etc. This is nice. =) You have to at least make sure that this Xposed module isn't exclusive to TouchWiz, as other modules I've seen have been.

I have 83 Xposed modules installed (most not activated) at the moment (and that's not all of them), so i missed turning this one on and testing it out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
http://www.androidorigin.com/sony-xperia-z4-specs-leak-4gb-ram-z3x-exmor-exclusive/

Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Just throwing in my .02

You can use this on about any device. Add any sd card you want at any time without having to remove a case. Seems like a better idea imo.

http://www.meenova.com/st/p/mrg2.html
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ttabbal:
Those are cool little devices. However, I want storage available all the time. I don't swap cards, unless I'm getting a new/bigger one. And having that hanging off my phone all the time would not end well. It WOULD end up getting caught on something and damaging the device or the port on the phone. For some uses, it IS a better way. If I'm trying to share large files with another phone, I would love something like that. But, for me, things like that simply can't replace a built in SD slot.

And the really irritating part of it, is there's no good reason we should be having this discussion at all. Google doesn't like SD cards all the sudden. That's the only reason. It's not a cost thing, the slots are cheap and there's plenty of space. It's not a CPU thing, all SOCs have the required controller built in. There's no reason not to, it's stupidly simple to interface to these things. The only reasonable conclusion with the removal and the "security" nonsense on kitkat, seems to be that Google wants to shove their cloud down everyone's throats.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jazzmachine:
Good call. I just got something very similar to that called a leef http://www.amazon.com/Leef-microSD-...s&ie=UTF8&qid=1413836253&sr=1-3&keywords=leef It's only $10, and has a (passive) slot to store an extra micro sd card as well as an (active) slot to mount one. :good: Super useful, especially since I had 3 32 GBs and a 16 GBs just collecting dust. These devices and those newish usb / otg flash drives = device without expandable stogage is viable.

Protip: In TWRP (but not any version of CWM afaik) you can mount and do things such as: flash ROMs (or any other flashable flies) or create / restore nandroids directly from the OTG device! :victory:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Namolas:
I honestly really wanted a Nexus 6 but the lack of an SD card slot is crippling IMO. Normally I would say I would never use a device like that BUT that might be exactly what I need just specifically for flashing ROMs and nandroids backups on the Nexus 6. That would cover 90% of my concern about the expandable storage.

Then again on the other other hand I don't feel right about supporting Googles decision to not include an SD card slot, by buying the Nexus 6, and I know how crippling it would be to Google if they don't get my $700..... :rolleyes:

JK of course. I'm 90% sold on the Nexus 6 at this point but still would like to see/handle one on person.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cuezaireekaa:
just what i was thinking.. put them roms and twrps on that thingy!

for music, i use soundcloud,spotify, and google music, or i just use bubbleupnp to listen to my whole collection on a server connected to my 2TB harddrive. so i dont need too much space for music. just room for cache and some downloads like a playlist of music etc.

for tv and movies, i use apps like showbox, tv portal and xbmc/tvmc

games, i can live with, just cant have many installed at once.

hrmm, interesting these next few months... ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
Thanks, that's the article I already came across because it's the single article that's out there that talks about it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mscion:
Geez, the Nexus 6 is so big. Couldn't Google find a little space for a micro sd card and maybe make a little hole to insert a stylus...

http://www.androidauthority.com/nexus-6-note-4-compared-541272/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
Want!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mscion:
Which one?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] deeznutz1977:
Both lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mscion:
Great! That narrows it down to two!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mgbotoe:
[MENTION=4041997]dwitherell[/MENTION] what is this!

Say it is so?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56182207&postcount=45
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jazzmachine:
I strongly agree! That is, if there is something to be said, I would very much like to learn what it is, via... the saying of it. For informative purposes and such... :silly:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
N6! lol

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I change my answer to "both"....both meaning (three) - including Z3. lol

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The Dream Team? Nice!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
It's a beautiful looking device imo

Nexus 6 hands-on: http://youtu.be/Gy8Md3Eky38

Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
http://www.androidauthority.com/nexus-5-lollipop-camera-api-samples-540858/

I've always felt that no matter how much I want to try Tweaked on a Nexus device with the ocean of freedom and flexibilities it provides, Tweaked would be all around polished on Sammy, unfortunately. Take this linked article, for example. Read it, and look at those camera samples. Insane! So I dare ask.....if the SAME technique was applied having used a Note 4, would the sample pics come out THAT much better?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] deeznutz1977:
Yes it will make as much of a difference . as long as Samsung chooses to take advantage of the api....

Sent from my bad ass Kryon infused TWEAKED..Note 3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
SONY IMX240!

The SONY IMX240 camera sensor is WHY I'm getting the N4 now! This bit of news was released today from a teardown. Soon as I read that, the choice was easy for me.

Okay, okay...I'm taking the dive! Biting the bait! I'm on my way right now to get the Note 4, but I'm adding the EIP to my wife's number. I will RETAIN my N3 and EITHER give the N3 to my wife Tweaked out, or....I'll keep her on the Note 2 (because she absolutely could care less) and I just carry both the N3 and N4. I know myself, I'll let her take my Note 3 cuz she complains about picture quality on the N2. Pics on the N3 is light years better than on the N2.

Then, my top-tier T-Mobile manager-slash-best-friend gave me the exact date for the Note Edge to be released (I won't say, but it's before Thanksgiving). I am allowed to have a couple EIP's per line, but at that point I'll surrender the N4 for Edge if I like it.

I've said it before, I'll say it again.....Tweaked will always be by my side - in this case, Note 3 stays in the family. Especially since Android 4.4.4 is coming for it and possibly Lollipop later on.

I'll wait until the Nexus lowers in price before I get that one.

Anyway, [MENTION=4041997]dwitherell[/MENTION] I'm still here, brother. For life.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] deeznutz1977:
Kal-El7,is still here with the 3 paragraph posts ( sorry 4 paragraph).. Thank god I still have something to read while I'm in the bathroom. lolol[emoji1]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
Now I'm discouraged.

Hmmm....do I wallow in comfort food?

Binge drink (I don't drink)?

Nope, I'll curl up under the covers with my NOTE 4.

lol

j/k

(that was 5 paragraphs right there, two with one acronym - lol)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] deeznutz1977:
5 extremely underwhelming paragraphs. I expected much more from you kal
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
lol.....nah, I like being unpredictable, brother. Haaaa.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Damn that's sexy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EynkwkrhDyQ

Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kal-El7:
Tonight I took both the Note 3 & Note 4, held them together side-by-side, and started taking very strategic photographs in my home. From lit rooms to low light to locking myself in room in pitch black. Low lights of varying degrees were all snapped with no flash. Pitch black was obviously snapped with flash. Sony IMX240 sensor in the Note 4 has a lens that's exactly 15% wider/bigger in size than previous lens and takes in approximately 60% more light.

Results?

Utterly speechless. Note 4 photography capabilities in low to no lighting is that freakin' good. Anything lighter is all bonus to the max.

With my photo comparisons with the already decent Note 3....I am dumbfounded. The dark areas snapped w/N4 is a billion years better than N3 and you would never know it by looking at the occasional comparison articles online. I drove these cams into the ground and I'm stunned.

For the awesome themers out there, this won't be enough. For parents, they may want this for those precious moments.

That's all.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
So, now both foreverloco AND Wally3614 (two of the most talented themers around) leaving Samsung, specifically the n4, (and Tweaked?) for the Nexus 6 due to the qmg issues. Really hoping that [MENTION=4041997]dwitherell[/MENTION] is still considering the Nexus 6. Or both...?

Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Namolas:
I'm already pretty much sold on the Nexus 6 and things like this just make it that much easier to feel confident in my decision. Of course if somewhere done the road themers figure a way around the qmg issues and development really takes of then I'll gladly pick up a Note 4. One thing is for sure though, the Nexus 6 is going to be one hell of a playground in the meantime.