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[G2 General] Billy Madison:
Well, do not forget that LG is capable of making G2 with IP67 waterproof without much of size difference. It is named L-01F and is same as D800 but water/dustproof
[G2 General] dawheat:
Can you provide a source on this phone? I'd be very impressed if it really is IP67 certified in essentially the same body, but I can't find any mention of it and can't read Japanese.
[G2 General] 0331:
That's exactly why I have the G2 now, and my kid has my old s3!

:D
[G2 General] renawld:
waterproof and water resistance are two completely different things
[G2 General] ricecake2000:
I'm excited to see the all new one. But I have a feeling it will be a let down. Most companies seem to be focusing on wearables and not solid phones.

I won't get the HTC if it looks as big as the leaks. Just seems that they are wasting space.
[G2 General] dxwilliams40:
I am anxiously waiting the release of LG and HTC devices more than Samsung for the first time in a while. I was disappointed in the S4, and impressed with the G2 and Optimus G Pro. I actually bought the HTC One twice last year. I initially got it and then traded it within my 14 days for the S4 to only get it again a few months later. It was truly an impressive phone. However, after getting use to the button layout of my G2, I would have to say that LG is picking up steam. My Note 3 is more of tablet that serves my business purposes when a large screen is needed. Thanks to Swappa, I have had the opportunity to try almost every new phone of interest.
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
Source? Not all AMOLED displays are pentile. The note 2 for instance had RGB sub pixels although not in the same arrangement as your standard LCD display. But it did have the same sub pixel density as an LCD display of the same resolution and size.

My source: http://www.oled-info.com/galaxy-note-2-uses-non-pentile-oled-display-267-ppi

You certainly won't be using it as a diving computer but it can stay 3 feet under water for at least 30 minutes. It can handle a lot more than rain.
[G2 General] Hermosa:
S5

S5 has been Announced in Feb.,2014. I seach it in detai.
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
Actually the initial sales figures of the S4 and the S3 over the first 6 months were the same.

1: That doesn't matter. People happily bought the S4 instead of the much nicer looking HTC One and the way better LG G2 (IMO).

Imagine that people actually buy an S4 instead of the much nicer looking G2 with a faster SoC, bigger/better screen, better software and larger battery in a similar size package.

And I almost forgot that it's even cheaper here too. It's a shame.

2: Also doesn't matter because of Samsungs insanely huge marketing budget. Which is also the answer to #1. I hate this fact, but sadly it is a fact.

3. But still most consumers prefer a smaller phone. The Note series is way too large for most people still eventhough it sells ok. About a 4th of the S4.
[G2 General] Billy Madison:
I only could find that it's not IP67 but IPX5/IPX7 certified http://japan.internet.com/allnet/20131031/2.html

If you could now please tell what is better IP67 or IPX7? IDK, and I'm a little bit tired of searching
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
It is IP67 certified according to Samsungs danish web site.

Waaay down in the last section:

http://www.samsung.com/dk/promotions/galaxys5/

Translation:

Støv & vandafvisende

Dust and water resistant

Lavet til at holde længere og stærkere.

Built to last longer and also stronger

Med en IP67 certificering, Galaxy S5 er modstandsdygtig over for sved, regn, væsker, sand og støv, så telefonen er beskyttet ved enhver aktivitet og situation.

With an IP67 certification, the Galaxy S5 is resistant to sweat, rain, fluids, sand and dust, so the phone is protected at any activity and in any situation.

Btw. danes here may notice that it's badly written. I copied the text from the site, and I suspect that it's a machine translation.

_______________________________________

Edit:Why am I spending so much time commenting on this phone? It's soooo boring :(
[G2 General] barondebxl:
I did mention that the S5 will sell more anyway. It just won't sell as much as the S3 or S4 did.

1. The G2 came out 5 months after the S4, so of course ppl bought the S4 because the G2 wasnt available yet. I wonder how many S4 owners sold their phone to get the G2. Also I did mention that ppl bought the S4 because of the S2 and S3 success, once they realized how much it lagged and that it wasn't that different from the S3 they started getting rid of it. Samsung had an amazing start of sales with the S4 then sales slowed down significantly.

2. Again, I did say that Samsung will sell more than the other flagship, they just won't sell as much as the previous galaxy s. It matters because as competition grows, ppl are more interested in other devices and if Samsung sales drop year after year, well you can guess what will happen.

3. I live in the DMV area, I swear to use I'm amaze to see how many ppl actually own the note 3. I have seen more ppl with a note 3 than an S4. I'm talking about soccer moms, teenagers you name it. A couple of weeks ago I went on vacation and on the train I saw so many note 3 users. Just saying.

So to make it clear, the S5 will sell more than the G3, M8, Z2 and whatever else combined but it won't sell like its previous flagship devices. And competition always matters.
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
I honestly hope that you are right. Fingers crossed. IMO, Samsung does not deserve to be leading with their current falgships.

The competition this year is going to be so awesome, so lets hope that the general public notices it.
[G2 General] barondebxl:
Just think about it for a second. The HTC one came out last year, so did the G2. Prior to those two flagship devices people were done with HTC and not even considering LG as an option that's another reason why the S4 sold what it sold. Samsung was the only reliable Android oem. It's amazing how things change in a year...Now ppl are actually highly anticipating an LG phone (G3), ppl used to despise LG. And the new One is going to ride the wave of the old One. Samsung should have taken competition more seriously. I will be surprised if they sell as much S5 as they sold S3s and 4s.
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
I have thought about it a lot, but honestly I see no LG G2s at all around these parts of the world (Copenhagen, Denmarks capital city). It has been quite popular on this forum and I don't hesitate to recommend it to everyone, but Samsung still has a huge brand and a marketing budtget to match. And besides when people are going to walk in to stores and surf on to carrier websites they are going to get the Samsung funded campaign speech/text right away. And that has always been more important than quality in sales figures.

So it's our job as the local smarphone geek to spread the word ;) I know I will for sure.
[G2 General] barondebxl:
We shall see buddy.
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
Yup. Go Sony, LG and HTC.
[G2 General] barondebxl:
Yeah. I'm not against Samsung or anything, I'm just observing things. If the S5 was what everyone had hoped it to be, it would have crushed the Android competition because of the galaxy name. But since this is an incremental it won't.
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
Well. I'm not against Samsung either (although I am not pleased with Knox). But at the moment, I don't think they deserve their market share:

That being said, I have had some good Samsung phones in the past.

Edit:

The LG G2 sold around 3 million in 2013 (3 months)

The SGS4 sold more than 40 million in 2013 (the first 6 months) In the first month they sold 10 mil.

The HTC One sold around 2 million in 2013 (9 months)

That is pretty much equivalent to their respective marketing budgets.
[G2 General] scottysize:
I am against anything Samsung. I suffered with the Charge for 2 months and then my S3 broke within 2 weeks. My G2's been awesome. It's the best Android experience for me since the HTC Incredible. Consider me an official Samsung Hater!

UPDATE: It saddens me that Samsung has such a large market share.
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
I also had issues with my S2 and S3 breaking within a week, but the replacement I got for the S2 still works like it's brand new. Generally, my Samsung devices have taken quite a beating, and still survived quite well. And with a custom ROM, they have been quite useful.

My girlfriend still has my old S2 that I got in may of 2012 and she loves it. My S1 and Note 2 were sold, and the S3 was stolen as I sent it to be repaired after I dropped it.
[G2 General] damtuan91091:
Samesung VS LG :laugh:​
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
OMG that white phone looks so awesome!
[G2 General] Billy Madison:
I think this is the solid reason Samsung makes so huge volumes of Galaxys. Because half from that 40M of made in 2013 went to trash or RMAed. I've read that pretty descent part of them bought early had its battery imploded after 6month of use.
[G2 General] bender_007:
i second that :)
[G2 General] screenager:
G2 looks better by far!! still the best choice if want you want a big screen in overall small proportions. S5 looks worse than S4 but better than S3. changeable battery is very nice.

Snapdragon 801 should have a slight advantage. dont care for heart rate monitor etc <-- no one needs that ****

But in terms of camera: The phase detect autofocus in such a small camera is a small sensation in my opinion :good:

also the hdr function seems nice and i heard that you can change (re-)focus the pictures (similar to lytro)??!

but since i got a x100s in addition to my 5d mkII i dont care that much about smartphone cameras anymore...:p
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
There's no magic to the S5 version. It takes a set amount of pictures at different focal lengths and lets you pick one. Then it throws the rest away.

If your target is moving, it will also have changed position in those differently focused pictures.
[G2 General] screenager:
ah i see. thx!
[G2 General] damtuan91091:
White is beautiful! But I'm black owned :p
[G2 General] SKyRocKeting727:
What does sales have anything to do with the overhyped S5? To many people...the design is a let down because the Galaxy S series are the iPhones in the Android world. There are high expectations for it because they sell so well. You'd think that with all that money, they would hire an entirely new design team. Some people left iPhones because they got bored of the old tired same design (my exact reason). I can confidently say that Samsung is really following Apple's footsteps. Remember, I'm not talking about sales...I'm speaking from a Consumer perspective as high profits for them does NOT mean any profits for us. At the end of the day, I buy a phone for my own good, NOT for the phone sales figures.

I was expecting the S5 to wow me but it didn't. I'm sure most G2 owners share the same feeling.

Sent from my JEE TWO
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
Me too :D
[G2 General] Billy Madison:
You hyping something that G2 already got from day one
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
I don't know how you do it, but I cannot get my G2 to show real time HDR processing in the view finder ;)

Anyway, it's not just a view finder thing. Samsungs method will give you less ghosting in the end result than with the G2, so it's much more useful.

But lets see the end results in the reviews. To be honest though, the camera in my Note 2 produced much better pictures than my G2.
[G2 General] screenager:
Thats what i think!
[G2 General] Billy Madison:
Any proofs S5 candoit?

Anyway I doubt HDR in viewfinder is something useful, and even demanded

much more oversaturated, as galaxys always do
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
It's always helpful to see what you actually get in the viewfinder and besides, it takes the pictures closer together, so you get less ghosting.

And about the pictures, I prefer oversaturated to grainy as hell.
[G2 General] damtuan91091:
G3 you can change the future? ;)
[G2 General] ricecake2000:
So I hate the g2. Every other phone has seemed to be a let down compared to it, but hey it's still only Feb.

Still have 1 or 2 more Sammy phones

1 HTC

1 ~ 2 moto

Nexus

And 5 lg ones lol.

*well samsung will release more but like lg I hardly care about most of their line.
[G2 General] Gnarfsan:
Well, I think that I can change the future :P

But what I meant is that I have a black G2 ;)
[G2 General] barondebxl:
I really hope that the G3 wont be a disappointment. The G2 is to LG what the S2 was to Samsung, a great milestone phone. I dont know how LG is going to top it off. Nobody knew the G2 was going to be this great but now that we do, expectations are high for the G3. High expectation can easily equal to disappointment. All i want in the new G3 is the Snapdragon 805, 3200 mah, 16 mp camera, 1080 P display is fine ( seriously its just fine for now), a better textured back ( less glossy), lighter would be nice and more color variants ( no gold please). Last but not least, an updated version of the optimus UI, cleaner but still with all the great customization. Did i mention 3GB of ram?

S5 is a disappointment but still is a good phone in its own right. It, however, isnt an upgrade from the G2.
[G2 General] kolembo:
Wow, HTC is getting a real buzz from this!
[G2 General] alienware231788:
the lg g pro 2

beast:D
[G2 General] gull_s_777:
I wish to see bigger sensor rather than more megapixels in mobile. If they put something like 1/2.3 size sensor in G3, that'll be something.
[G2 General] joshuadjohnson22:
I can't beileve just how much I don't like the S5... is it fall yet? Come on G3!
[G2 General] ricecake2000:
Yeah if they throw on the back from the n5 I would be sold.

Could use some flat style icons like what Samsung is doing.
[G2 General] Fidelio_o:
I hAve seen not 1 LG G2, out and about in NYC. Let a lone a white one like I have lol
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dazrin:
I don't remember seeing the animation/graphic when starting Google Now before the upgrade to Kitkat yesterday (AT&T), but now there is a graphic. Is there any way to add additional options to this gesture? I.e., can I use the same gesture and have a "Chrome" or "Hangouts" bubble in addition to the "Google" bubble available?

The other question I have is if it is possible to turn off the lock screen when security hasn't kicked in yet?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dazrin:
As a follow-up, the closest I could find is the "Google Now Swipe Disabler" app where you can either disable or hijack the gesture to run something else. Unfortunately, I use GN, so I don't want to replace it but add to it.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShotingCox:
Hi guys,

I'm kinda desperate right now. I am using 4.3 with 12.1.A.0.266 firmware.

My aim is to install CWM. For this I need an unlocked Bootloader and Root.

But all tutorials I could find are kinda contradicting themselves.

To root I need UB.

To unlock Bootloader in need to Backup TA partition.

And to backup TA partition I need root.

The tools from doomlord all require the old firmware, but silly me has already updated.

Is there any way to unlock Bootloader without root for backuping TA partition OR root with locked bootloader?

Any help is appreciated :)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teddy74eva:
Im afraid there isnt any root method for locked bootloader, so You must flash 4.1 using flashtool, root 4.1, backup TA, flash 4.3, unlock BL, root 4.3 and relock BL by restoring TA. The whole process just sounds hard and its complicated but follow those steps and itll be fine

Cheers :)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShotingCox:
When updating to 4.3 I lose root, dont I? So there must be a way to unlock BL with no root? I think then i would lose my Drm keys, thats why i backuped them on 4.1, didn't I? And i surely can use the backup of TA i made in 4.1 for version 4.3?

Thank you for your help already! :)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kclement:
Same, Bro

I got same dilemma. Worstly , I am already unlock bootloader without doing Backup TA . Can I relock bootloader,do the Backup TA again??
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naique27:
i am afraid you cant get ur DRM keys back as you didn't took a TA backup before unlocking bootloader.. ::(
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madlive:
Hello all,

Since the introduction of 4.1/4.2 on xperia phones it seems impossible to install apps on the SD card, even with root. I mean 16GB is quite the amount but high end games these days are large (some games like beards tale are >3GB). So yes 16GB of storage is easily filled even when you can get all your movies and music/pictures on an external SD card.

I have searched and searched but it seems impossible to install apps on your SD card with Sony phones, did not manage to get it working on my Z1 and seems just as impossible on my Z1C. Any one any ideas on this? This really seems a limitation of Sony phones.

Also see, where they got a 'working' solution which did not work for me:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42398581
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HackitZ:
try folder mount, works like a charm to move app data to sdcard1. need root though.

look here!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] db on cbr100xx:
Does anyone know why I have virtually no bluetooth services other than headset and modem ?

Even my old Nokia 6680 could OBEX file transfer - Is this locked in the 'Wizard' by O2 ? Can it be tweaked ? I just want to be able to tx/rx files via bluetooth.

Whilst I'm on a rant !! LOL Why can't one activesync via WiFi to the desktop PC ? - Only BT or USB it appears.....D'uh ??

Thanks for any help.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Tezcatlipoca:
I found this a couple of days ago via a search for the same issue:

You need to edit the registry.

Apparently earlier versions of ActiveSync could do this, but MS removed it with later ones for "security reasons".
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Koksie:
I found out that that reg tweak does the same as in Start-Settings-Connections-Beam. Tick the box receive all incoming beams and the setting in the registry switches from 0 to 1. I do not advise anyone to change it to a 1 in the registry, since that means that your infrared port is also active all the time, which is battery consuming. For receiving files, just tich the box in the settings-beam menu and you should be able to receive files. After receiving, uncheck it and the infrared port shuts down as well, saving battery power.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] darkheroz:
re

10x Koksie, I solved my problem. It is very stupid to turn OFF incoming

bluetooth transfers from IrDa control panel !!! I have IPAQ 3715 before with WM2003SE and there are not that stupid ideas ....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Eugenia:
Oh, God. I spent months thinking that my BT stack was broken, only to find out that I had to enable OBEX-receive for Bluetooth via the IrDA panel and OBEX-send via the (previously IrDA-specific) "Beam" File Manager option. :P
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Menneisyys:
Well, let me disagree. The additional battery consumption it causes is, in most usage situations, negligable. That is, unless you need to squeeze our every second possible and you can't recharge it for days, you can safely keep it on.

Please see my detailed power consumption tests at http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1184&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 if interested
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Menneisyys:
I've discussed this problem & solution a month ago in my blog / articles, see http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1196&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 for a complete discussion.
[Motorola Atrix 2] eviljonny1:
I have flashed several different ROMs and enjoyed them all but each one lacks a different functionality, (in-call volume control, partition sizing, docking, etc.) that I cannot live without. So my question is which ROM most closely mirrors the functionality of stock without all the bloatware? I just want to go back to using system 1 so I can make use of all my SD storage capacity and not worry about force closes, freezes and quirky bugs. Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
[Motorola Atrix 2] devilhunter47:
NUMA
[Motorola Atrix 2] eviljonny1:
Deblrred/bloated version of KitKat?

Is there a version of 4.4.2 available that is stock without the bloatware? I just want a clean version of latest build. :/
[Motorola Atrix 2] devilhunter47:
No stock roms except stock ics
[Motorola Atrix 2] Akhi87936:
Plz help wanna install stock rom and custom rom on my moto... Sry plz pm me anyone
[Off-topic] tacotester1:
i saw this it's pretty cool revolutionary

interactive game on youtube.

POST cool interactive or revolutionary youtube games

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23zir1vO6Do&feature[/YOUTUBE]
[Off-topic] M_T_M:
/threadclosed

PS: Use the existing you tube thread, please!!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dogan2010:
Hi everyone

I just saw the introduction of the s5

And kindly dissapointed with it it aint worth to go from note 3 to the s5 whats my opinion i expected much more

And yes knox will be still there

The only thing what they changed is waterproof it and minor changed to touchwiz
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mayank shekhar:
Can't go back to small screen now and seriously there not a lot of new things

-only the camera is better

-better connectivity(LTE) well In india it doesn't really matter

-same full hd display

-uhd recording - no use untill u hv a uhd television

-design, well note 3's faux leather looks and feels much more better
[Galaxy Note 3 General] wk15:
Im not buying it.s5 let me down.Im just hope they not gonna do the same with note4
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Random Select:
The S5 is not waterproof.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] saadramiz:
Yes it is...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Random Select:
Samsung themselves stated that the S5 is water resistant. Sony's new Xperia Z2 is waterproof.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ch0c0lateb0yctg:
+1
[Galaxy Note 3 General] cz.marcin:
No point, i am waiting for note 4 :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dogan2010:
Note 4 will be a big s5

With 3gb ram and a 805 snapdragon cpu
[Galaxy Note 3 General] denski101:
Wasn't even thinking of jumping ship. But was hoping to see a major redesign, maybe move towards a more premium aesthetic. I thought it was a bit MEH!!

And the pic of GS5 black front with the gold back looked horrid to me, really bad colour combo, keep it white and gold.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tyvar1:
I think this is true!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jetbruceli:
The s5 is a smaller note 3 with no pen. No need for it.

In fact my next device will be a Sony. Hopefully a z2ultra Google edition

dont forget the thanks button if I helped out!!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] crash_194:
Samsung seem to be making the incremental steps like apple are. It's almost like the S5 should have been called the S4S lol. I love the galaxy brand though, certainly won't be parting with my note 3 but I think the S5 looks a quality handset imo.

sent from my Galaxy Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 General] FeralFire:
My 2 cents.

What I really liked in the S5-

-Ultra Power Saving (Black and white display)

-Privacy mode with fingerprint.

-LOVED the 2 cd/Sq.m brightness.

-The new HDR and 0.3 sec AF shot time.

Most other features are those which are a step forward but nothing to write home about.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] marbedMB:
One thing is for sure.

All old devices and

its accesories price will drop down after release day od S5 :D
[Galaxy Note 3 General] fahadali2315:
There isn't a big evolution from s4 to s5 :/ Note 3 was a big jump. i would rather wait for note 4. :) Because stuff like fingerprint sensor and heartbeat sensors are not needed by me :) and won't bother buying a new 600quids machine when we already have a giant in our hands :P

And seriously whats with the back casing of s5 :/

Really disappointed.

and TW what a choice of colours in settings and notification drawers.

Way to go samsung
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sohebq:
What a joke.

Note 3 ia ten times ahead of s5 for me. S5 is a big let down and I wont ever go back to a small screen.

Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bobbycarver:
No but I will get the new gear watch :D