Vermillion
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Damn, I really wanted that voice activation and notification screen. SIV it is, then?
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Damn, I really wanted that voice activation and notification screen. SIV it is, then?
Those are on the Droid Maxx, what he's saying is that you won't get updates from Google, only Verizon..
..when they feel like it, that is.
Vyse The Legend
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Google tends to subsidize the Nexus phones. They did not subsidize the Play store editions of the S4 and one, and it remains to be seen if they will subsidize the X.
The Nexus phones have been getting cheaper over time, not more expensive. The Nexus One was $529, which at the time was a steal for off-contract pricing. The Nexus S was the same. Then, the Galaxy Nexus was $400 on the Play Store. Finally, the Nexus 4 at $300-350.
I would say $300-400 is a safe bet.
Vermillion
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Oh, I got that. I was saying that it sucks that it's a Verizon phone in that way - pretty much a dealbreaker, so I'll miss those things. Took forever to get 2.3.4 on my Xperia Play, and still with no Playstation Mobile, so fuck any phone that Verizon has put too much of themselves into.
The Faceless Master
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I really don't know what to do when it comes time to upgrade in a couple weeks. I'm not exactly comfortable shelling out $200 for the MotoX especially after Verizon got fucked over in that regard, and the $300 for the Droid Maxx which will likely only get one or two updates despite being close to stock Android is also painful. I'm not a huge fan of TouchWiz or the build quality or the S4, and the HTC One is nice but it's dead in the water because of HTC's financial situation. I'm thinking I'm gonna go with the MotoX, though...
If you're comfortable with rooting and ROM flashing, the One is still a good investment, especially since verizon is getting a blue variant:
The Faceless Master
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the GS4 has awesome build quality. people complain about the materials, nobody questions the quality. if you're *really* concerned about TouchWiz, there's CM and Google Edition ROM ports and you can still pick up a GS4 that can be exploited out of the box.
Is it any more risky than jailbreaking an iPod because I don't want to spend $200, void the warranty, then brick the phone
The Faceless Master
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you can live out that exact same scenario with an iDevice
it's not any harder, dunno if there are any statistics on the risk, but i doubt it's higher
Yeah I was just referring to the difficulty/risk of it, I have no intention of getting an iPhone lol. I was curious because I had tried jailbreaking my iPod a few years ago and apparently tried jailbreaking without upgrading to the proper iOS (2.3 at the time I think) and ended up wiping the phone and having to reinstall everything.
The Faceless Master
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the key things are...
read *EVERYTHING* first. more than once.
download *EVERYTHING* before you start. and check them to see if they extract, etc if necessary.
make sure to note and test the procedures for going into whatever bootloader/recovery modes may be necessary.
then actually start.
it's easier on Samsungs, <3 ODIN
killertofu
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So can I get stock android on the verizon HTC one? (I'm not really sure how this all works)
Junior Mint
Member
Welp, now that the Moto X is a fail I guess it's time to flash the LTE radio onto my Nexus 4.
Anyone else do this? Does it mess anything up?
Anyone else do this? Does it mess anything up?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
I'll add you
5241 1973 5614
Just added you both over lunch! Booyah!
Anyone else want to join us cool kids and become friends on the 3DS?!?!?
Vyse The Legend
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I did it. And, nope, at this point you just need to find the LTE hack on XDA and flash it. It takes all of 2 minutes to do, and works perfectly.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
I'm telling you if you don't mind the size all sights should be on the GNote 3 Verizon users. As soon as it hits it'll take the crown as the best and brightest Android phone available on the carrier easily!
Did you get a Moto X last night, Vyse, or did the night go par for the course with the rest of the day
cuevas. PhD.
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Everyone's overreacting about the x phone, it's just a better looking version of the new droids.
And I hope this brings everyone's expectations of the nexus 5 down.
And I hope this brings everyone's expectations of the nexus 5 down.
Vyse The Legend
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Par for the course. They gave nothing out to anyone. I met a few VIP's there, and even they got nothing.
It was nice to meet you vyse.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
So glad I picked up that extra Nexus 4 on GAF.
Hey, does anyone have a Nexus 7 installed in their car? I have a Pioneer Avid D3 in mine but it's old. A cheap N7 would be cool. Google Music, Maps, and all that.
Hey, does anyone have a Nexus 7 installed in their car? I have a Pioneer Avid D3 in mine but it's old. A cheap N7 would be cool. Google Music, Maps, and all that.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
No real need to root on the current Nexus 7. It's basically ready to go as is.
Even if I want to do things such as hook up a PS3 controller and other stuff? I've never rooted a device before because they've all been pieces of crap so this is my first experience with this kind of stuff.
Junior Mint
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I think you'll need root for that.
BertramCooper
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Does anyone else think that Google Voice is long overdue for an overhaul?
The app looks ugly and antiquated, and it always seems painfully slow to sync.
The app looks ugly and antiquated, and it always seems painfully slow to sync.
Google voice has been fucked for ages.
It's all rolling into hangouts, isn't it?
Android finally to get 'find my phone' capabilities:
http://officialandroid.blogspot.com/2013/08/find-your-lost-phone-with-android.html
http://officialandroid.blogspot.com/2013/08/find-your-lost-phone-with-android.html
BertramCooper
Banned
Ahh...okay. I figured as much. I just haven't been keeping up with Hangouts news.
Any word on when we can expect full integration?
GET HYPE
Junior Mint
Member
Christ, finally.
Too bad it'll probably mean fewer Cerberus shenanigans now.
Too bad it'll probably mean fewer Cerberus shenanigans now.
It'll probably be a while, but voice calling is already a feature in the web apps.
All over my faceeeee
brotkasten
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Fucking crazy how the OS was missing such an essential feature until now. Really surprising, giving all the creepy shit Google can already do with Now.
2010 what a beautiful time it is.
I'm guessing this is just nexus stuff with an update that will roll out in the next four months?
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
My most anticipated update is Hangouts to include Voice.
MuddyDonut
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Same here. The voice mobile site is remarkably faster than the app ffs
Kill Your Masters
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About time. Now google don't mess this up with an US only release or something.
Vyse The Legend
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That's a long, long list of not-so-small caveats.
thatsthejoke.webp
CrookedRain
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Sprint LTE is awesome in Culver City, CA. I get double your download speed when I run a speed test from work.
Nicktendo86
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Shhhhh don't give them ideas!
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