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Samsung Galaxy Note II (new flagship Android phone from Samsung)
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Picked it up on sale at Best Buy for $45. Thanks.
The Faceless Master
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Just got done rooting my phonethans to you guys
Any cool app or something I can download? Tomorrow I'm going to try the sixaxis controller app, so I can connect my dualshock 3 and play the GTAs
Sixaxis Controller is amazing! worth way more than the $2 i spent on it. so many config options for gaming, and it even goes beyond just gaming! you can do stuff like set it up for mouse emulation to control the phone via BT while its hooked up to your TV with a MHL cable. and if you have a USB OTG Cable, you can pair the Sixaxis/DS3 controller to your phone right in the app!!
As for other suggestions, try Greenify!
The Faceless Master
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The Faceless Master
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ThoughtsOfSpeaking
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This phone is amazing. By far one of the best phones ive ever had.
Couple questions.
1) with this 240 dpi hack, how do you fix your widgets? or is it a either or situation
2) likewise with the S-Pen stuff. I can live without the sammy keyboard but will it still work with the s-pen apps?
3) Ive bought one of these cases http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQVWU4Q/
is it safe? has anyone heard of these cases catching fire or fucking up someones phone?
Couple questions.
1) with this 240 dpi hack, how do you fix your widgets? or is it a either or situation
2) likewise with the S-Pen stuff. I can live without the sammy keyboard but will it still work with the s-pen apps?
3) Ive bought one of these cases http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQVWU4Q/
is it safe? has anyone heard of these cases catching fire or fucking up someones phone?
I use Nova launcher which allows you to resize widgets.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
can you still use the widgets you have installed or do you have to use nova's widgets?
I spent hours finding the perfect set of transparent widgets for my phone.
Unknown Soldier
Member
ScummVM daily builds already have support for S-Pen in the main codebase. With the S-Pen out, hovering moves the mouse cursor to where you hover, tapping is left-click, and the button on the S-Pen is right-click. This shit is fucking amazing, I was playing a little bit of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis because LucasArts is dead and it was just as easy to control as with a mouse.
The Faceless Master
Member
So, Bamboo Paper is supposed to be a cool app that works with the S Pen. haven't tried it yet...
I feel the same way. I've owned it for about 5 months and there is still nothing I'd trade it for. I'm sure when the Note 3 comes out I'll be envious of that, but waiting until the Note 4 does not seem to be too tough. I do hope that the Note 4 is closer to a 6 inch screen, however, as bigger would be a bit better (preferably with smaller bezel as well).
Wolf Akela
Member
Same here. I upgraded to the Note II since I wanted to be able to play 1080p vids of any format without lag. I wouldn't really care if Note III is more powerful. Waiting for Note IV will be easy.
But don't you want a 1080p screen to play all those 1080p videos??
The Faceless Master
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i'm sure everyone would like that... but enough to get a Note 3? ... not really.
i mean, people with the original Note, sure, they should spring for the 3, but the 2 is still solid and will be for a while!
Wolf Akela
Member
It's more of not having to convert any videos I have (specially the 1080p ones).
Just use MX player. I have it'll scale 1080p with no problem. Just ignore the warning message saying you might not be able to play the files.
Unknown Soldier
Member
MX Player doesn't seem to work in hardware accelerated mode on the Note II.
The Faceless Master
Member
Depends on the video... Some work, some don't.
have you guys seen this: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/tablets/3428365/samsung-galaxy-note-80-review/
It can make phone calls.
I was wondering would this be able to work with AT&T?
EDIT: Just found out the US version can't make calls. But the international version can. WTF Samsung!
When will tablets be allowed to make phone calls.. Google voice and the others don't count...
It can make phone calls.
I was wondering would this be able to work with AT&T?
EDIT: Just found out the US version can't make calls. But the international version can. WTF Samsung!
When will tablets be allowed to make phone calls.. Google voice and the others don't count...
Unknown Soldier
Member
The Note III will be able to make phone calls.
The Faceless Master
Member
have you guys seen this: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/tablets/3428365/samsung-galaxy-note-80-review/
It can make phone calls.
I was wondering would this be able to work with AT&T?
EDIT: Just found out the US version can't make calls. But the international version can. WTF Samsung!
When will tablets be allowed to make phone calls.. Google voice and the others don't count...
blame US Carriers
they don't want *any* tablets making phone calls.
Unknown Soldier
Member
I wonder if flashing it with an International version ROM would unlock phone calling in the US, assuming the cellular baseband chip isn't removed from the US version's hardware.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
My old man just ordered a E3200 Linksys router because his signal kept going out when listening to streaming radio. He's still having this problem now that I've set it up for him. He, of course, has the Galaxy Note II.
For the record, he's about 50 feet, maybe 60 feet at most from the router and he's still having this problem.
Any advice on how we can improve this? The router should be more than enough to handle it as you can see by the description in the link so still not sure why this is happening.
For the record, he's about 50 feet, maybe 60 feet at most from the router and he's still having this problem.
Any advice on how we can improve this? The router should be more than enough to handle it as you can see by the description in the link so still not sure why this is happening.
SUPARSTARX
Member
Gonna give it a shot. Sounds good cuz wacom did the S-pen didn't they?
TOP SHOTTA
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On April 30th, I will be eligible for this phone. I am quite close to making my final decision about this phone. I have wanted one for almost a year, maybe more. I've had this Motorola Droid X2, and been very happy with it.
What I would really appreciate hearing what would be considered "buyers' remorse" kinds of things. I need to hear is the bad stuff. I know the good stuff. Tell me some hands on bad stuff. Where you said to yourself "should have gone with that DNA or S3/S4". Thank you!
What I would really appreciate hearing what would be considered "buyers' remorse" kinds of things. I need to hear is the bad stuff. I know the good stuff. Tell me some hands on bad stuff. Where you said to yourself "should have gone with that DNA or S3/S4". Thank you!
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
I gave it a try, and while I love how pretty it is with the notebook flipping animation, it is a terrible app in general for making notes, especially with S Note already on the system. No pressure sensitivity is one thing, but no on screen fast undo button? Christ.
Also, curiosity demanded I check out Puzzles & Dragons, and doesnt seem to support my Note2? Or is that simply because I'm in Europe?
whatsinaname
Member
Be ready to hear an opinion on it from every other person who sees you use it.
Must be the EU store thing. I have played it on my Note II (N7100, international version).
googleplex
Member
Recently that stupid S voices, has been announcing when I get a text message. Is there anyway to turn this off? Or remove it entirely?
The Faceless Master
Member
the only thing i regret is that i waited until december for my upgrade to be able to get it.
shows as available on all of my devices. must be some sort of region restriction by the publisher.
The Faceless Master
Member
i googled it and this is what i saw
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/612065-voice-announcing-sms-messages-help.html
Sixaxis Controller is amazing! worth way more than the $2 i spent on it. so many config options for gaming, and it even goes beyond just gaming! you can do stuff like set it up for mouse emulation to control the phone via BT while its hooked up to your TV with a MHL cable. and if you have a USB OTG Cable, you can pair the Sixaxis/DS3 controller to your phone right in the app!!
As for other suggestions, try Greenify!
How? This wasn't working for me. I'd rather do then have to turn on my computer
The Faceless Master
Member
Galaxy Note II <-> USB Host cable <-> USB Mini-B to USB Cable <-> PS3 Controller
also...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller&hl=en
The Faceless Master
Member
Sprint version of the Galaxy Note II getting the MC2 update starting today... small update fixes home screen security.
brotherbean
Member
This is pretty much it for me as well. I came from an iPhone 4 and I've had mine for about a month now. I honestly couldn't be more pleased, though I was over all the size jokes on day 1.
It's not a legitimate complaint by any means, but I suppose in the interest of giving you an actual negative on the phone: I do find myself constantly cleaning the screen. I think the larger size makes my finger-print smudges harder to ignore, and there's just something about a massive pristine screen that I really enjoy.
Did you consider the flip cover case? Should keep the screen clean for you...
dgenx
Made an agreement with another GAF member, refused to honor it because he was broke, but then had no problem continuing to buy video games.
I must be one of the most stupid people of the planet, I was considering trading my note 2 for an iPhone 5,cause it looked cooler.
Bad apple, almost got me!
Bad apple, almost got me!
sasimirobot
Junior Member
Dropped this phone 4/5 times since I had it and last night was one the one that finally destroyed the screen. Fell screen down completely flat on marble floor. 300+ bucks to fix it, might have to rock the old school nokia for a few weeks, oh well...
I cannot wait to get rid of my iPhone when the Note 3 comes out.
The Faceless Master
Member
Seems to happen on wshh vids somewhere after 5 min
Sounds like a feature not a bug
The Faceless Master
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they have videos that long on WSHH???
The Faceless Master
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well, i got mine from Amazon, but Monoprice has MHL Cables in for the GS3/GN2 that don't need the separate 11 pin to 5 pin adapter.
I have a strange bug on my Note 2. Screen changes orientation just fine for something like 20 hours, but after that, strange things happen. I can only change screen orientation when I'm in Dolphin Browser (it's the only app where it works). When I shutdown Dolphin in Landscape, every app inlcuding Settings, Twitter, SMS etc. is in Landscape, and when I shutdown Dolphin in Portrait, every app is also in Portrait.
I'm on unrooted 4.2.1, using nova launcher.
I'm on unrooted 4.2.1, using nova launcher.