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Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge
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Incredibly disappointed with my Note 4, the signal strength is much worse than the One M8 I used to have. I lose 4G connections in places I never have before. Verizon is being annoying about exchanging it for another in case mine is bad, they insist that I try a new Sim card first which won't do anything, but means less time to figure out if I need to go with another phone (which could be on back order).
The Faceless Master
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1st drop out of the way.. It feel flat on its back from about 4ft as i exited my vehicle. 0 damage since it's in a case.
How do I activate the lock screen pattern once I've set it? I went into lock screen settings and set a pattern you have to "draw" to unlock the phone, but then when I go back to my lock screen, any pattern will still unlock it.. including a simple swipe in any direction. It's like I didn't "turn on" the lock or something. Any ideas?
Rewrite
Not as deep as he thinks
When you go the the screen lock options, does it still say swipe? If it does, change it to pattern.
No it says pattern. It seems that just pressing the power button (or whatever it's called, on the right) doesnt "lock the screen." If I don't touch the phone for a while, it will lock and then it does ask for the pattern. How do I get it to lock on command?
CrookedRain
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Under the Lock Screen settings, there's a "Lock instantly with power key" checkbox.
You Are Viewtiful
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Held it the other day. Non-dwarf-hands master race reporting in. Surprisingly, I could comfortably use it with one hand. Maybe the next Note should be 6.5 inches?
Isn't the back plastic? I doubt it could be damaged much either way
Isn't the back plastic? I doubt it could be damaged much either way
The Faceless Master
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yeah, i think over 6" won't work...
Any suggestions for a very minimalistic case? Something like the Air Jacket for the iPhone would be nice. Nothing big and bulky but just something to cover it from basic scratches and whatnot.
http://www.powersupportintl.com/Air-Jacket-Rubber-Black-for-iPhone-6-p/upyc-82.htm
http://www.powersupportintl.com/Air-Jacket-Rubber-Black-for-iPhone-6-p/upyc-82.htm
Then it would just be a tablet.
The Faceless Master
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It better be some pig.
Ken Masters
Banned
Anyone buy the note edge? Curious to hear impressions
The Faceless Master
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Isn't it only out in Japan and Korea?
speculawyer
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I hear they are coming out with a gay version to keep up with Tim Cook.
I know this has nothing to do with it...
But the same trade in deal for Galaxy Note 4 also applies to the Galaxy S5. Just picked up the Best Buy blue S5 basically for free (besides tax and upgrade fee) with trade in of her phone for a $200 gift card when you purchase either of the above. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR THE DEAL. Hop on it if you want a huge discount!
But the same trade in deal for Galaxy Note 4 also applies to the Galaxy S5. Just picked up the Best Buy blue S5 basically for free (besides tax and upgrade fee) with trade in of her phone for a $200 gift card when you purchase either of the above. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR THE DEAL. Hop on it if you want a huge discount!
GraveHorizon
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So I picked up my Note 4 yesterday morning. I called a bunch of different Best Buys on Sunday and none of them had any in stock, but the one 40 miles away let me order one in case they received a shipment, and said that any working smartphone should work. On Friday I got the call saying mine came in, and I had to drive there and back in the morning before work to pick it up. I also stopped at Walmart and grabbed a $40 smartphone just in case, but the shitty smartphone I got out of a lost and found ended up working for the trade and I got the full $200 credit. Paying $100 for the hottest new phone is awesome. I love it so far, it's so big and bright.
I just transferred my apps and stuff with Smart Switch for Mobile, but one of them doesn't seem to have transferred right. It cost $5.99 on the Play store, but I already but I don't want to pay for an app I already bought. Do apps just not transfer across devices?
I just transferred my apps and stuff with Smart Switch for Mobile, but one of them doesn't seem to have transferred right. It cost $5.99 on the Play store, but I already but I don't want to pay for an app I already bought. Do apps just not transfer across devices?
The Faceless Master
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There are some apps that unlock the full version with an IAP on one device only or it could be an app that wasn't from the Play Store maybe?
Ken Masters
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I hear they are coming out with a gay version to keep up with Tim Cook.
1/10
GraveHorizon
poop meter feature creep
Nevermind, it works now. I logged in to some syncing thing and it installed along with a bunch of other apps I didn't want on my Note 4.
Victory Red
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The Faceless Master
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Bboy AJ... Please respond!
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
FUUUU, that's insanely expensive. Where do they come up with this shit. If they have an LTE-A version for $600, I'd consider it. $900 gtfo
The Faceless Master
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yeah, i think i'll survive with my 2nd UE BOOM instead of the EDGE.
and man, i love the UE BOOM even more now that i have a pair!
pairing them is a KILLER feature!!!
and man, i love the UE BOOM even more now that i have a pair!
pairing them is a KILLER feature!!!
Your Entertainer
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So how is Note 4 GAF liking their handsets? I'm considering getting one...
Best phone I've ever had,definitely a step up from my iP5.
It's amazing. I am coming from a Note II. The screen clarity and brightness is awesome. On my Note II I had to have the brightness up all the way most of the time. Here I have it just less than half and it's still brighter than my old phone. Multi-tasking seems way easier as well.
I wish it didn't eat up 1.5GB of the 3GB RAM from boot up but hopefully Lollipop will optimize that better. Still, no sluggishness at all though.
I wish it didn't eat up 1.5GB of the 3GB RAM from boot up but hopefully Lollipop will optimize that better. Still, no sluggishness at all though.
Your Entertainer
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Does autobrightness have the "Auto +1,2,3,4" option going? Or no? No idea why that was removed on my American S4.
Edit: Doesn't look like it does on Sprint... Why remove this feature? I seriously don't understand. It only improves Samsung's historically mediocore auto brightness...
Edit: Doesn't look like it does on Sprint... Why remove this feature? I seriously don't understand. It only improves Samsung's historically mediocore auto brightness...
The Faceless Master
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if anything, i would want it to be auto brightness -1.
Rewrite
Not as deep as he thinks
Best phone I've ever owned. Came from a Galaxy S3 and it's such a big upgrade. Everything about the phone is amazing, including battery life. That's probably the best reason why I love the phone so much. It has incredible battery life.
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And I always keep it at auto brightness. I feel it does a good job at it and I love that it cranks up the brightness super high when you're outdoors which is only possible on auto brightness.
The Teachinator
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I had to return mine. Signal was considerably worse than moto g, LG G3 and a 5S. It also had some of the worst call quality I've ever experienced. The speakerphone was fine on my end but on the other end I sounded really bad! I think the noise canceling has some issues. Even in regular calls my contacts were complaining about my call quality which has never happened to me before.
Now I'm back on the Moto G while I decide on my next move.
Build quality is really nice, screen is beautiful, call quality is great (I use VoLTE), long battery life, fast, above average camera although not the best out there, pen input is useful occasionally, and ultra power saving mode is a godsend (although sometimes it doesn't turn location services back on when exiting).
Overall it's the first phone I've had where I no longer feel the need to own a tablet and I'm not worried about leaving the house without the battery at 100%.
It depends on what you really want. Are you ok with Samsung/carrier pre-install apps and is the S-Pen a necessity? Or is Stock Android with near instant updates to software a must?
Personally I'd go with the Nexus 6, but many have already said the Note 4 is the best phone Samsung has ever made, so it's really up to whats important to you.
uniform
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Both devices seem to have similar specs, so it really does come down a few differences like stock Android. Getting Lollipop first would definitely be nice. However, I assume the Note wouldn't be too far behind. The bloat I have on the GS3 isn't great, but it's not something that would make me write off another Samsung device.
The Note's stylus looks really nifty in action, but constantly being on the go I wonder how often I would use it. It's one of the Note's big draws, so I guess it's something better experienced before speculating if it's something I want.
Victory Red
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So much this. Haven't used my ipad in weeks.
Also, I'm at 16% battery right now and I'm like, "Eh, I'll charge it later today."
The battery is a fucking monster. I haven't charged it since wednesday night.
god damn it.
worst thing happened today to my note 4. It felt out of my pocket while I was moving some boxes. I lost the phone and 10 mins later I went back and picked it up off the street (thank god it was still there) but the left side of it had 2 bad dents and the glass protector I added has a crack on one corner. Everything else seems to be just fine.
Since I have no insurance and it has passed the 14 days for return...I pretty much have to keep it. I did contact Samsung and they won't take it back are setting up an RMA for me but I don't know if this will go through. Worst case, I will just put a case bumper on this phone and no damage is visible with that.
worst thing happened today to my note 4. It felt out of my pocket while I was moving some boxes. I lost the phone and 10 mins later I went back and picked it up off the street (thank god it was still there) but the left side of it had 2 bad dents and the glass protector I added has a crack on one corner. Everything else seems to be just fine.
Since I have no insurance and it has passed the 14 days for return...I pretty much have to keep it. I did contact Samsung and they won't take it back are setting up an RMA for me but I don't know if this will go through. Worst case, I will just put a case bumper on this phone and no damage is visible with that.
Victory Red
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Wolf Akela
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The Note series always had a slot for the stylus.
Can't think of any stylus phone/tablet that doesn't, not counting drawing tablets.
I got to try a Galaxy Note Pro last night and the screen was so beautiful.
Can't think of any stylus phone/tablet that doesn't, not counting drawing tablets.
I got to try a Galaxy Note Pro last night and the screen was so beautiful.
This seems like it could be worse :d
Nexus is whispering to you...
The Faceless Master
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Surface Pro
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and you should see the Tab S screen. it will blow your mind.
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