Hopefully it'll release to other regions fast.
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Samsung Galaxy Note II (new flagship Android phone from Samsung)
- Thread starter The Faceless Master
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Hopefully it'll release to other regions fast.
gonna do this soon since I just got the phone
it should work right ?
swap out the sim in the gnex and slip it in the note II ?
and I keep my number and unlimited data right ?
Unknown Soldier
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Yup. I read about some people who did it on XDA.
The Faceless Master
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if you haven't already, don't forget about the removing of the data on the other line.
if you have, then all i gotta say is ... BALLIN'!
if you haven't already, don't forget about the removing of the data on the other line.
if you have, then all i gotta say is ... BALLIN'!
I think I gotta go to my grandmas house to turn off her "note II"
and then switch back on her dumbphone via *228 and then I can just go online to kill dat 29.99$ data plan
I am sorta concerned about this
Xhamster HD video stuttery, slow mess though
but other wise BallIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and even more ballin when this shit gets a unlocked bootloader this wednesday
The Faceless Master
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most of the Premium Suite upgrades are already in the Note 2, and i assume the rest will be made available in an update.
edit: aaaaannnndddd
http://phandroid.com/2012/12/11/galaxy-note-2-ota-upgrade/
the bolded should be nice! some of this stuff was already in the US 4.1.1 updates, but it looks like the rest of the cool stuff is on the way!
Unknown Soldier
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How much smoother can the Browser get? It's already bordering on desktop-class performance on this thing.
Looking forward to installing it on my bootloader-unlocked VZW GNII. Adam Outler announced on his G+ that they are go for release tomorrow.
edit: Okay, I can think of one thing the Browser can do better, and it applies to GAF especially - animated GIFs. Of course this is a WebKit problem, since Chrome and Safari both have the same issue. There's nothing Samsung can do about that. I don't know if anyone who maintains WebKit will ever care enough to fix it.
Looking forward to installing it on my bootloader-unlocked VZW GNII. Adam Outler announced on his G+ that they are go for release tomorrow.
edit: Okay, I can think of one thing the Browser can do better, and it applies to GAF especially - animated GIFs. Of course this is a WebKit problem, since Chrome and Safari both have the same issue. There's nothing Samsung can do about that. I don't know if anyone who maintains WebKit will ever care enough to fix it.
The Faceless Master
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that should be sweet! well, assuming nothing too inconvenient is involved...
So I lost 10% of battery overnight (8 hours aprox.) while the phone was on block mode and not being used at all. I notice some wake activity during that period, 17 instances of wake to be exact.
Unfortunately, I don't have root in my phone (yet) so I can't install betterybatterystats to figure the culprit, so I've decided to disable all samsung apps that I'm not using.
Found two lists for anyone interested:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqTvctlW89DtdC1qVUlLeVFTV3ZOdUtDclpBdVRQOUE&pli=1#gid=0
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spr...1gdDJRekl4QmkyNmIzUmRvX2h3UDVkQXc&output=html
Then again, my phone is at 6% with 23h on battery, and 6h of screen use. That's decent enough.
Unfortunately, I don't have root in my phone (yet) so I can't install betterybatterystats to figure the culprit, so I've decided to disable all samsung apps that I'm not using.
Found two lists for anyone interested:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqTvctlW89DtdC1qVUlLeVFTV3ZOdUtDclpBdVRQOUE&pli=1#gid=0
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spr...1gdDJRekl4QmkyNmIzUmRvX2h3UDVkQXc&output=html
Then again, my phone is at 6% with 23h on battery, and 6h of screen use. That's decent enough.
Unlocked bootloader for us Verizon people.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
Unknown Soldier
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Yep, it popped up on my G+ this morning. Fuck yo bootloader, Verizon! Suck it!
Verizon
Verizon
Niceeeee, but I'll wait for a automated Toolkit and the custom roms to start coming out first
The Faceless Master
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Unknown Soldier
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You'll never need to use 3G ever again.
well it seems wasteful to me.... if I'm just browsing forums
but I guess the battery is built to last even with 4G in mind : P
since it killed my Gnex battery like a every minute the battery went down by one percent
and my fuck I can't kill this thing.....
wait you can't use 3G right even though I wouldn't want to.....
also some pics
my fuck I love this thing
GOOD BYE Gnex AND GOOD RIDDANCE
Tornado Condor
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I want this phone so bad. Don't get me wrong, my EVO 3D is not a bad phone but i miss having a stylus (palm centro). Plus the battery is a beast.
I have my 2-year upgrade in April. Should i wait for the Note III or just get this phone in April?
I have my 2-year upgrade in April. Should i wait for the Note III or just get this phone in April?
Unknown Soldier
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I'm now beginning the process of unlocking the bootloader on my Verizon Galaxy Note II. I'm either going to have a $760 brick, or a phone with an unlocked bootloader and TWRP Recovery. May God have mercy on my soul, because Adam Outler certainly won't if I fuck this up.
Go to the nearest Sprint store and say: "Hi there, Sir/Madam. I'm going to walk away and go to Verizon unless you give me an early upgrade. I'm prepared to pay the $50 (LOL) early termination fee. I'm ready to do business."
They'll give you your early upgrade, and you can get yourself a Note II.
Go to the nearest Sprint store and say: "Hi there, Sir/Madam. I'm going to walk away and go to Verizon unless you give me an early upgrade. I'm prepared to pay the $50 (LOL) early termination fee. I'm ready to do business."
They'll give you your early upgrade, and you can get yourself a Note II.
I'd paid 325$ for mines and I'm patiently waiting for a automated toolkit to come out and for the roms to start cooking.
I would never forgive myself if I bricked this.... shit.....
I got it rooted and odined a customized stock rom though
the only one at XDA atm.
whatsinaname
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I am even afraid to root it to get Google Wallet running.
Unknown Soldier
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Lame. I know the phone hacking community is primarily Linux-based but not testing your fucking unlocking app in Windows is fucking retarded. The app hangs in Windows right now. My phone isn't bricked or anything but I don't want to restore my app and data until after I finish the unlock so I don't have to waste time restoring repeatedly.
this sounds like some scary shit...
good luck.
I was wary as fuck when he demo it on a VM on linux running windows
tell us how it goes....
Tornado Condor
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Unfortunately, i'm on SERO premium so they'll probably be happy if i cancel the contract with sprint ;b
Unknown Soldier
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All done!
The problem was Adam Outler not realizing that you can name a file or folder with a leading period (".CASUAL") in Linux, but not in Windows. He made a simple correction to his app to remove the leading period and it works! I have now unlocked my Verizon Galaxy Note II and can flash anything I want from TWRP Recovery! SUCK IT VERIZON!
Verizon
suck it
Unknown Soldier
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Tee hee, my first night with unlocked Galaxy Note II has already been an enjoyable one! 
The Faceless Master
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DAT SIXTY FOUR GEE BEES
^^^this.^^^
and also call Sprint and maybe get a billing discount to ease the pain.
even if you're on SERO, they still may let you pay out the ETF. all you can do is try!
Tee hee, my first night with unlocked Galaxy Note II has already been an enjoyable one!
awesome!
Archaeopteryx
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So I jumped in and upgraded my S2 to the Note 2, and despite only being about a year and a half apart techwise, it still feels like a substantial upgrade. Loving it so far, the stylus is nice to have to doodle when bored (any drawing apps like take advantage of the pressure-sensitivity? So far I'm using Sketchbook Pro and it doesn't, otherwise it works great).
I've ordered this case here: Click in black. Comes with a slim case, as well, for when I don't need to leather case.
Everyone whose seen my phone since I got it has remarked on it, and most seem impressed (Lots of "Holy shit, that is huge!" comments).
I've ordered this case here: Click in black. Comes with a slim case, as well, for when I don't need to leather case.
Everyone whose seen my phone since I got it has remarked on it, and most seem impressed (Lots of "Holy shit, that is huge!" comments).
I dont like them either. Actually, I dont like any kind of cover, bumper or anything in my phone.
Only if it's like the smart cover for the ipad.
Archaeopteryx
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Flip cases are nice when you need to put your phone in your gym bag or something.
Slim cases are nice for almost everything else.
Slim cases are nice for almost everything else.
I have never used a case on any mobilephone, and not on my Note 2 either.
Maybe i will get the flipcover, cause i like the design
I saw 4.1.2 is out, but my phone says im on the latest version 4.1.1
I like tpu cases so you can put your phone face down on a table with no worries. And they are slim enough.
The Faceless Master
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the look good in photos but i can't see myself using one. i really wish there was a body glove belt clip style case.
true, I guess a pouch thingy would be better
Something like THIS, would actually be perfect for me, because with the Note2 being as large as it is, I find myself always carrying it in my hand. A card slot allows me to always have my public transport pass ready without having to whip out my wallet each time I'm taking the train or bus:
Unknown Soldier
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I just got my blue Mercury case. It's just about perfect, all the cutouts align perfectly and it fits perfectly snug. Much better than the cheap case I had before.
The Faceless Master
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i'm still flip-flopping on which case i want exactly... just gonna rock a screen protector only for now.
Unknown Soldier
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I've never liked flip covers either. They require an extra step to get the phone ready to use, they are clumsy, and they block the camera.
Don't drop your phone while you're still deciding!
Don't drop your phone while you're still deciding!
FeedMeAStrayCat
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Annoyed that I have pretty much the first version available in the US (T-Mobile), yet still haven't gotten a multi window update. Just haven't gotten around to rooting it yet, either