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So Verizon says they are planning on rolling out 4g service in my area by the end of the year. I was really looking to get a new phone in the next week or so because my piece of crap env2 is about to die, and I've been off contract for about a year. It looks like the 4g phone selection is pretty crappy right now, but I feel like having the ability to use the service in the next year or so would be nice. What is the best 4g capable phone they offer now? Would it be better for me to wait another month or so to see if new phones come out?
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Jun 15, 2011 05:11
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Cozmosis posted:Nothing is coming out within a month on the 4G front. Of the 4G phones currently: Is 4g really that important? I've never owned a smartphone so I'm not really sure what 3g speeds are like. What's the best 3g phone? The X2 and Xperia Play looked nice.
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Jun 15, 2011 07:27
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Cozmosis posted:X2 is probably the best, but the reviews are a fairly unimpressive step up from a Droid X. It might only be a small step up from the X, but it's a huge leap up from my env2.
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Jun 15, 2011 23:01
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ExcessBLarg! posted:Other folks either don't see it, or aren't bothered by it. Yeah I don't see it on mine. It's a phone, not my home theater system.
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Jun 17, 2011 18:10
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ExcessBLarg! posted:You read a bunch of tiny text on your home theater TV? I have a computer hooked up to it, so yes, I browse the internet and read a bunch of tiny text on my tv.
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Jun 17, 2011 18:31
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VerySolidSnake posted:Wait a second, isn't this all still a rumor? Is there actually an article that is not based on other website's information (which is a rumor in the first place)? Are you asking if tiered data plans are a rumor? If so, the answer to that is definitely no.
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Jun 20, 2011 22:01
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AlexDeGruven posted:If she buys a phone outright, she can do so with no plan changes (though 3G to 4G might be an issue). I'm sort of in a similar situation. I have a Motorola X2 that I absolutely hate, so I've been considering picking up a used Galaxy Nexus somewhere (unless someone has another suggestion). I'm thinking the cheapest place to get one would be craigslist. Besides cosmetic issues and making sure the phone turns on, what kind of things do I need to watch out for when buying a used phone? I really hope there wouldn't be any problems switching from 3g to 4g, but I'll ask my local Verizon store. edit: Does the galaxy nexus have to go through Verizon's bullshit really long waiting period of getting Android updates? Super Dude fucked around with this message at 01:28 on Aug 3, 2012 |
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Aug 3, 2012 01:15
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Is there a reason behind that thought process? I wish I could switch to another service, but I don't want to lose my unlimited data. 
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Aug 3, 2012 02:15
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My contract is going to be up in about 3 months, and I'm looking to get rid of my Droid X2. I hate this phone so much. Is anything new and amazing expected to come out around March? Anything except an iPhone (I use them every day at work and can't stand them). As much as I don't want to get rid of my unlimited plan, I have a hard time stomaching paying $600+ for a phone.
Super Dude fucked around with this message at 17:42 on Dec 2, 2012 |
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Dec 2, 2012 17:32
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XarsonX posted:Probably. CES is January 8-11 and I'm pretty sure all the phone manufacturers at least have an exhibit, Verizon also has some presence http://ces13.mapyourshow.com/5_0/exhibitor_details.cfm?exhid=T0008202 I don't suppose they give any sort of hard release dates on items they show there? Maybe I'll buy a used S3 or something to hold me over until those phones come out later in the year.
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Dec 2, 2012 18:46
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Between the Galaxy S3 and Razr Maxx HD, which is the better phone (buying used)? I heard that the Razr has a lovely camera, but I hardly ever take pictures (maybe a dozen over the last 18 months). What is the process for me moving from my X2 to one of those phones? All of my contacts/email/etc. is backed up with Google. Is it going to cause problems going from 3g to 4g?
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Dec 2, 2012 20:24
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Dr Blah PhD posted:-when you receive a call, there are now like 3 options to answer, one of them being to send an instant text saying something like "i am busy" or some poo poo. I think thats really stupid, and the general swipe up to accept down to decline gesture is a reflex now, is there some way to kill that text send option and have a simple way to accept calls? I tend to get the most calls when asleep ironically and id rather not keep declining important calls from sluggish thumb movements. 1) That's not unique to your phone, it's part of Android. 2) Compare how much power your TB charger and Razr charger provide. My guess is that the Razr needs to draw more power, and your TB charger can't provide enough. I see the problem with my Kindle. My phone charger won't charge the Kindle, but the Kindle charger will charge my phone.
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Dec 3, 2012 02:04
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chocolateTHUNDER posted:Don't forget to move any pictures over to your new phone yourself since this is something that ISN'T automatically done by Google! They're all on Google+.
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Dec 3, 2012 07:49
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notwithoutmyanus posted:um, what? The wall adapter, not the cable. Read the small text on each of your adapters.
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Dec 3, 2012 15:55
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chupacabraTERROR posted:My mom is considering the Note 2, but I've come to love the apple store support method. I live in LA, she lives in San Diego, so when she has problems with her iPhone I just tell her to take it to the apple store and they always take care of it. She hates going to the Verizon store, they're always trying to sell her new poo poo when she doesn't want it, so she's come to enjoy the apple store as well. One thing Apple does right is customer service, and you aren't really going to get that level of it anywhere else. That is frankly one reason I regret getting my mom an Android phone is that I'm basically her tech support.
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Dec 8, 2012 23:45
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Can anyone comment on 4g coverage/speeds in Charlotte, NC?
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Dec 11, 2012 04:08
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Well I just got back from the Verizon store, comparing the S3, Note 2, and Razr Maxx HD. The Razr seemed smoother to me than the S3, and I like the lack of the physical home button. The Note 2 is loving huge, but the stylus is really cool. One of the sales guys there had an interesting workaround to keeping my unlimited data. He said that we could add another line onto our family plan (currently have 4), get the subsidized price on that line, and then transfer the phone to me. He said it would be $10/mo for the extra line, so $240 over the 2 year contract. $240 + subsidized phone price is cheaper than the full price of the phone. Is it possible to root the Razr at the moment? Super Dude fucked around with this message at 03:22 on Dec 12, 2012 |
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Dec 12, 2012 03:20
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EbolaIvory posted:Netflix. Seriously. Out of curiosity, what phone do you have?
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Dec 12, 2012 06:12
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big mean giraffe posted:My computer does Netflix a hell of a lot better than my phone for one. It sounds like he is using his phone to get netflix to his TV, not watching it directly on his phone (either streaming to the tv or tethering to it if the tv has internet capability).
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Dec 12, 2012 16:41
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Cross posting from SAmart, I'm looking for a used S3. http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3522257&pagenumber=1&perpage=40
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Dec 12, 2012 23:07
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So I might be buying a phone from a guy on Craigslist tonight or tomorrow. I've heard that it's good to meet at a Verizon store if possible because they can tell you right there if the phone is valid and can be activated on my account. Is this true? What specifically do I need to ask the employee at Verizon?
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Dec 13, 2012 19:28
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Gonkish posted:Awesome! So I can take my SD card from my Thunderbolt and slap it into the S3? I'm hoping! I just did it from my X2 to my S3, so I don't see why it wouldn't work for you. If I root my S3 tonight, will I still get the JB update tomorrow? Is it going to un-root it if I accept the update?
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Dec 14, 2012 05:58
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Isn't there supposed to be a quick reply option for text messages on jb?
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Dec 14, 2012 21:49
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ACID POLICE posted:This is probably a dumb question, but I know Verizon's been trying to kill unlimited for a long time, I don't really want to go through the work of splitting off my unlimited line and paying retail for a phone for Verizon to drop a giant "gently caress you" and destroy all the unlimited. What's the question?
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Nov 7, 2013 04:11
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Besides device size, screen size, and battery size, is there any difference between the moto x and the DROID maxx? Do they both have the always listening thing now?
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Nov 20, 2013 19:53
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pbpancho posted:Moto X has Kit Kat already, but I'd go for the MAXX Care to explain why?
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Nov 21, 2013 00:20
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AlexDeGruven posted:If you do Moto Maker, you can get the X in 32GB (like mine) on Verizon, which makes the battery the sole benefit of MAXX over X. Any coupons I can use on the motomaker site? At 32GB the X only comes out $50 cheaper than the Maxx.
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Nov 21, 2013 04:07
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AlexDeGruven posted:And this is a problem? I thought I remembered the X being $50, whereas it is starting at $100 on the site. Since the 32GB adds $50, I figured I was missing a coupon somewhere.
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Nov 21, 2013 14:35
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So is the promo code I need to give for the 6GB loyalty max plan SFO 793798 or just 793798? Also, if a few people on my family plan upgrade their phones through Amazon, then we can use the promo code to bump their lines up to 6GB, correct? Super Dude fucked around with this message at 20:20 on Nov 29, 2013 |
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Nov 29, 2013 19:43
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I'm currently on a family plan with 4 smartphones, but mine is the only one that still has unlimited data. I currently never use wifi, and my data averages around 15GB/month. Over the next billing cycle I'm going to try using wifi as much as possible to see how my data usage turns out. If I can bring it below 10GB/month, is there a decent plan with that much data?
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Oct 9, 2014 18:24
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Nexus 6 is coming to Verizon!  http://www.droid-life.com/2014/10/15/this-is-the-nexus-6-and-yes-its-coming-to-verizon/
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Oct 15, 2014 19:03
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redstormpopcorn posted:Great, now I gotta choose between the new Moto X, Droid Turbo, and Nexus 6. From what I gathered in the Android thread, buy directly from Google instead of through Verizon so they have no chance to load their software on it.
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Oct 15, 2014 22:13
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kitten smoothie posted:While it has all the compatible hardware, it remains to be seen whether Verizon will activate a device they didn't sell. They're under no obligation to let you onto the CDMA side of the network if you didn't buy the phone from them. Then I'll return it. It's better to try that option first.
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Oct 15, 2014 22:35
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Trampus posted:Are there any plans out there that could save me some money? I upgrade pretty much ever two years and used the BestBuy loophole to get a subsidized phone and keep unlimited data a few months ago. I don't want to pay full price for a phone though so I'm nervous about upgrading next time and losing unlimited even though I don't really take advantage of it very much. What loophole?
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Oct 16, 2014 00:44
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kitten smoothie posted:Order a phone for delivery. When it comes, don't power it on. Take out the SIM, cut it up and trash it. Put your existing SIM in. You're still tied into a 2 year contract though, right?
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Oct 16, 2014 01:02
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kensei posted:Oh cool For what? Which phone do you have?
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Oct 16, 2014 14:57
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bull3964 posted:I'm less worked about the privacy aspects of the tracking and more enraged about the fact that the company I'm paying to be dumb pipe for my internet is altering the traffic in transit without my consent. Anyone else and this would be a man in the middle attack and be actionable by law enforcement. It might be worth reading through all of the small print on the terms you agreed to when you use the service, there is a chance Verizon's army of lawyers made you agree to something that makes this legal.
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Oct 25, 2014 14:54
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DangerZoneDelux posted:For people that don't browse the Android thread here is info on Droid Turbo http://bgr.com/2014/10/28/verizon-event-droid-turbo-liveblog-live-coverage/ What if you pay full price?
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Oct 28, 2014 20:50
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I have a feeling that the Nexus 6 will be too big to run with, so I'm planning on keeping my moto x around for that. Will there be any issues with swapping my Sim card into the moto x when I'm ready for a run so I can still stream music, and then sticking it back in the 6 when I'm done?
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Nov 6, 2014 02:47
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I'm trying to purchase a new phone online for full price without losing my unlimited data. After I hit "add to cart", a popup comes up with the options of "Upgrade existing line" and "Add a device". Does add a device open a new line, or just add the new device to my number? Which do I want to pick? If I go to the store to buy it, will they be able to activate it without screwing with my data?
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