A buddy of mine wants to get an Android device to replace his ipod touch. He has looked into the Samsung Galaxy Players, but the hardware specs really suck on them. We set up my old Droid Incredible using it as a wifi only device, we installed a wifi only script that I found here on XDA that keeps the radio disabled, battery life is great. He really wants to get a dual core device with a front facing camera. I have found some Rezounds on ebay in the $225-$250 range that makes it barely more than the cost of the weak Galaxy Players.
My question is, can a Rezound or any LTE device that uses a sim card work fine not activated like my old Incredible and my old Droid X? Will he constantly get a nag screen to install a sim card?
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My question is, why?
He doesn't want a smartphone plan, he wants something like an ipod touch, but with better specs. If you can pay just a few more bucks than an ipod touch and have the specs of a Rezound, why not?
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A buddy of mine wants to get an Android device to replace his ipod touch. He has looked into the Samsung Galaxy Players, but the hardware specs really suck on them. We set up my old Droid Incredible using it as a wifi only device, we installed a wifi only script that I found here on XDA that keeps the radio disabled, battery life is great. He really wants to get a dual core device with a front facing camera. I have found some Rezounds on ebay in the $225-$250 range that makes it barely more than the cost of the weak Galaxy Players.
My question is, can a Rezound or any LTE device that uses a sim card work fine not activated like my old Incredible and my old Droid X? Will he constantly get a nag screen to install a sim card?
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I'm using my inc2 right now, just for batt life as i need it right now
i have rez for wifi only, airplane mode.
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He doesn't want a smartphone plan, he wants something like an ipod touch, but with better specs. If you can pay just a few more bucks than an ipod touch and have the specs of a Rezound, why not?
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But why not buy a tablet?
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My question is, why?
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I think it's pretty simple
he doesn't want/need to pay for $30 a month + phone plan, just needs a wifi device.
the rez works great.
inc2 might be better though..
cheaper/if only needed for wifi.music, then id prob get an inc2..
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everyone has their own opinions and ways of how they like things.
he prob doesnt need an 8' tablet.
he's just asking a question and instead of answering it you keep asking him questions?
I don't understand that..
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I'm using my inc2 right now, just for batt life as i need it right now
i have rez for wifi only, airplane mode.
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So your rezound isn't currently activated? No problems using all the Google services? No nags about the sim card?
BTW, this is the script I use for my incredible and my Droid X to use as wifi-only devices. I am using my DX for a "kid tablet" for my 5 year old son. That thing is almost indestructible and in wifi only mode, a full charge lasts almost 48 hrs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217038
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He wants something that fits in his pocket.
Not asking if everyone approves, asking if it'll work.
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So your rezound isn't currently activated? No problems using all the Google services? No nags about the sim card?
BTW, this is the script I use for my incredible and my Droid X to use as wifi-only devices. I am using my DX for a "kid tablet" for my 5 year old son. That thing is almost indestructible and in wifi only mode, a full charge lasts almost 48 hrs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217038
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It's not activated no,
it was at one time, but I since activated a 3g phone(inc2) which breaks the simcard in the rez.
it's still in the phone, so maybe thats why im not getting the sim msg.
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he's just asking a question and instead of answering it you keep asking him questions?
I don't understand that..
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Socratic method
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Socratic method
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haha
good stuff
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just took out the sim card, and no pop up msgs when in airplane still
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So your rezound isn't currently activated? No problems using all the Google services? No nags about the sim card?
BTW, this is the script I use for my incredible and my Droid X to use as wifi-only devices. I am using my DX for a "kid tablet" for my 5 year old son. That thing is almost indestructible and in wifi only mode, a full charge lasts almost 48 hrs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217038
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I'm with andy bones here.. The Inc2 is probably a way better choice. You're not gonna get great battery out of the Rezound...
rezound will work like a wifi device. it has been proven that it can also work on gsm network without any issue. You can in fact use it on gsm network like att or tmobile and their system won't detect it so you can use dumb phone plan.
I am not too sure on the sim card issue you mentioned but I have used droid razr without sim card and it does not nag putting the sim card if it is on wifi. If you really just need a wifi device, I would say go with razr, I like the fact it is thin, portable, and powerfull as it is less weighed down my sense.
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So your rezound isn't currently activated? No problems using all the Google services? No nags about the sim card?
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I purchased a Rezound on eBay recently. It works fine without activation. Stock has a scary lockscreen warning that the phone can't be used without a SIM card but that can safely be ignored. Also, battery life with the standard battery isn't too great.
If your friend wants a pocketable device, he could go for something bigger. I can barely fit 7" tabs in my pants pocket without a case (fine for walking, not so much for sitting/bending). 5" would be less obvious.
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I purchased a Rezound on eBay recently. It works fine without activation. Stock has a scary lockscreen warning that the phone can't be used without a SIM card but that can safely be ignored. Also, battery life with the standard battery isn't too great.
If your friend wants a pocketable device, he could go for something bigger. I can barely fit 7" tabs in my pants pocket without a case (fine for walking, not so much for sitting/bending). 5" would be less obvious.
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Yeah, I tried to talk him into going 7" tablet route, but he's played around with the nook color's we have here in the office and said it's way too big. He said the screen on my Rezound and my old Droid X were just about what he wants.
He's looking into a Droid Razr he saw on CL today for $200, perfect condition.
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Yeah, I tried to talk him into going 7" tablet route, but he's played around with the nook color's we have here in the office and said it's way too big. He said the screen on my Rezound and my old Droid X were just about what he wants.
He's looking into a Droid Razr he saw on CL today for $200, perfect condition.
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Watchout for the scammers on there.
[Edit] Swappa is a good place to check for used phones too if he hasn't been on there already.
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I'm with andy bones here.. The Inc2 is probably a way better choice. You're not gonna get great battery out of the Rezound...
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Also if you plug in a pair of headphones...it can pick up fm radio with no data needed....
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Ok, I have a buddy that works at Verizon and they have an offer to upgrade your phone to 4G even if you still have time on your old phone contract. I take it they're trying to get people to move up to 4G.
Whatever the case, my wife's Dinc2 bricked on her and needs a replacement, Should fork over the the 199 for a Maxx? She basically wants the battery time (don't we all?) Im not a fan of Motorola phones, but the Maxx does have the best battery life out there.
What do you guys think??
I have a moto atrix and looove it. Its been great to me.
But the reason. I would NEVER get a razor is because it has a built in battery. You cant pull it if something freezes or if you get a bootloop. Too scary for me.
I also work at a rogers store and we've seen about 7 or 8 of these come back with hairline cracks in the screen, from either a really small.fall, or literally NOTHING at all.
Personally I'd steer clear, and I'm a moto fan!!
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Moto designed the phone knowing that it might freeze. Holding volume down and power resets it. You can swap the battery really easy. Not like on iPhone. I can admit that even though it has gorilla glass cracks can happen and often on this phone. But the razr maxx is one of the best Android phones out there. I would strongly suggest maxx.
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I went from the Incredible 2 to a Maxx. I don't regret it Its super durable, battery is just amazing. In the unlikely event it freezes, holding the power and volume up (or down I can't remember) will restart it. It worked for me.
tl;dr : Get the Maxx you won't regret it
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I love my maxx...I used to have the original Razr and probably would be using it still if I didn't get a chance to pick up this maxx for cheap. Battery life is top notch on it, especially if she doesn't use it much she will love it. By far this is the most stable android phone I've ever used. Haven't had a problem with slows downs or freeze ups and I'm still rolling the stock GB OS, once ICS comes out officially it will be even better.
I say go for it, my wife wasn't at all interested in the Razr til I got her one and now she loves it. Sound quality on it is great...
motorola voice quality on some of their models (the RAZR & Defy are two of them) blows everything else away. if you care about voice quality, RAZR is the one to get. Atrix and iPhone 4 are almost, but not quite as good for voice. LG makes one decent phone for voice but i can't remember the model no. right now. Samsung phones are HORRIBLE for voice, stay far away if you like to use phones as phones.
I left the gnex for the maxx, no regrets here. Great phone. ICS real soon. Don't worry about the non removable battery, its not an issue. Hard resets (simulated battery pull) can be done as stated above.
via Razr MAXX
Love my maxx. Don't fall for the hype of it not being good or just about the battery. Go to your local store and just play w one. I am running an ics leak on mine and if its any inclination of how official will be then the RAZR maxx w ics is going to be one of the top phones. Battery life is obviously the selling point...but there are so many more great points about this phone. I have never had a freeze or a restart on gbread on 2 different ics leaks.
Ya I've never had a freeze on the stock OS, plus my wife has never complained about any problems
Guys, watch this then tell me what you think
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...lcjwCg&usg=AFQjCNEfp-XBoLAY8CqvjPjTZsFaUV8BZQ
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Guys, watch this then tell me what you think
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...lcjwCg&usg=AFQjCNEfp-XBoLAY8CqvjPjTZsFaUV8BZQ
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That's interesting, been waiting to upgrade and the 2 choices is the maxx and the nexus. Getting mixed reviews and i just don't know what i want.
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That's interesting, been waiting to upgrade and the 2 choices is the maxx and the nexus. Getting mixed reviews and i just don't know what i want.
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Hmm, thats an interesting video but let me tell you something that if you drop your phone into the water, be it any phone, a normal person cannot do it in a techy way like shown in the video and i m sure your wife would not like it, taking apart the parts of any phone to avoid damage due to water. the changes of dropping the phone into the water are minimal unless we dont care. If you really want her to be happy with any phone in the market then it is only MAXX. I have been using razr and i m in love with it to the core. Its slick, very powerful, the best beautiful design phone in the market ever made after original razr and THE DEADLY BATTERY LIFE. That video is actually for those who wants to play with their phone. And with ICS on this, it would be icing the cake. She well love it, buy it. You will not regret it.
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Guys, watch this then tell me what you think
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...lcjwCg&usg=AFQjCNEfp-XBoLAY8CqvjPjTZsFaUV8BZQ
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The points in this video are only relevant if you are a guy who takes your phone apart to repair. For 99% of smartphone users, the points made in this video are irrelevant. If you have an extended warrantee; phones are not repaired. They are replaced.
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Ya I've never had a freeze on the stock OS, plus my wife has never complained about any problems
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I had it get real hot and glitch up once when I was using google NAV screen on for over an hour, had to turn the screen off let it cool and then power cycle it, but then again that was 3 weeks after I got my phone and my phone hadn't been shut off since I got it, now I make it a rule to "power cycle" my phone every other charge and I haven't had a problem since.
At this point, I would wait. The next two months should see some interesting options.
Maxx is tops though for now, if can not. If waiting for the assumed Razr HD, that will probably be end of summer.
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At this point, I would wait. The next two months should see some interesting options.
Maxx is tops though for now, if can not. If waiting for the assumed Razr HD, that will probably be end of summer.
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Well i am wondering if i should wait or go ahead and get this maxx? Hearing they are going to try to get us ones that are grandfathered in to the unlimited plans to get us out with the upgrade at discounted prices makes me want to go ahead now so i can get locked in. I just hate that their is not many dev support for the maxx due to the locked boot loader. I like the dev support for the Nexus but don't want to take the gamble with the reception issues and data loss issues.
Get the RAZR Maxx no question about it.
I think the dev support will get better once we get ICS officially and dig into bit and get somewhere
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The points in this video are only relevant if you are a guy who takes your phone apart to repair. For 99% of smartphone users, the points made in this video are irrelevant. If you have an extended warrantee; phones are not repaired. They are replaced.
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No, the points in this video are for anyone interested in build quality and design. This phone was DESIGNED to be unrepairable. It was meant to be tossed and replaced, yet its one of the most expensive phones going. And MOST people (or at least I thought) here on xda were interested in modifying their phones, whether its, rooting, custom firmware etc... and the guy in the video is an elite xda member who knows these phones inside and out, programming, hardware, tthe works. Plus I work at a rogers store, have only been there since January, and have had 7 of them come back with cracked screens. And we've probably only sold about 15. Don't get me wrong, I'm a HUUUGE motor fan. But the lockind down of boot loaders, and phones like the razor, I'm slowly, and sadly, losing faith.
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Well i am wondering if i should wait or go ahead and get this maxx? Hearing they are going to try to get us ones that are grandfathered in to the unlimited plans to get us out with the upgrade at discounted prices makes me want to go ahead now so i can get locked in. I just hate that their is not many dev support for the maxx due to the locked boot loader. I like the dev support for the Nexus but don't want to take the gamble with the reception issues and data loss issues.
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Razr Maxx is a fine device, if wanting to avoid soon paying full price to keep unlimited..... for now....
Not by my own choice...
I had posted some time ago about thsi Proximity Sensor issue, where I had to have the speaker of the phone basically behind my ear for the screen to stay off. Well I spoke to Verizon and they admitted that it sounds like a hardware issue and I could get a free replacement.
BUT... they wanted to offer me a LG Revolution (whut?), Thunderbolt (Even the tech laughed at this choice) or Charge (whut x 2)... and maybe a Razr standard.
I begged them to give me at least the Razr Maxx and the tech asked her supervisor 3 times, getting denied each time... finally I laid it into her and said I want to speak to a supervisor because I:
1. am a customer of 8 years,
2. have 4 lines,
3. am being treated unfairly by given the opportunity to only replace my defective item with an item of lesser quality, and
4. believe they should stand by their assurance of certified devices by ensuring they actually work as advertised.
She came back and her supervisor didn't even want to talk to me, but just to get rid of me, their giving me a 16gb Maxx... I hate leaving the Rezound but there are none left. *sigh*
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She came back and her supervisor didn't even want to talk to me, but just to get rid of me, their giving me a 16gb Maxx... I hate leaving the Rezound but there are none left. *sigh*
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Wow, **** that! Sorry to hear of your troubles..
Are there really no Rezounds left? =\
That's funny cause the charge guys that are having problems are getting offered the nexus. I got my Rezound as a replacement for my charge. I wouldn't go back. I'd call tier2 back a talk your easy into something else. Just my 2 cents.
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Wow, **** that! Sorry to hear of your troubles..
Are there really no Rezounds left? =\
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According to her... she had NOT A SINGLE ONE LEFT...
If you go to devices on VW's site, a lot of the models are out of stock.
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According to her... she had NOT A SINGLE ONE LEFT...
If you go to devices on VW's site, a lot of the models are out of stock.
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Damn, this sucks. I hope mine lasts now cause I still love this phone. I would NOT accept a stupid RAZR as a replacement. Its sad that Verizon would even try that..
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Damn, this sucks. I hope mine lasts now cause I still love this phone. I would NOT accept a stupid RAZR as a replacement. Its sad that Verizon would even try that..
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I am one of those guys who needs his phone to be a phone more than a portable computer/gaming thingie... but I also need it to last a whole day. Which is why i would not give into the standard Razr. I also have an upgrade in September... if I really hate it we'll see what comes up in Q4 from VW.
Give them time to replenish their stock, probably wiped out from the ICS upgrade...
I got my Rezound as a replacement for the Droid Charge. Just call back and get another person. They have call centers all over the country and each have different supplies. The next person you talk to will probably have a Rezound.
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I got a free replacement from the rez to nexus a month ago and I really don't know why you guys are so reluctant to switch to anything else. To be honest the only thing I miss from the rez is the camera and the fantastic radios, other than that the nexus is a lot nicer imo, especially with a 2150mah extended battery.
If you're really that hell bent on getting another rez replacement then why not tell the idiot tier 2 reps that you barely get through the day on a 3800mah battery on the rezound and a razr just won't cut it for you, get them to send you a razr maxx and sell it and buy the rezound and make some profit.
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I got a free replacement from the rez to nexus a month ago and I really don't know why you guys are so reluctant to switch to anything else. To be honest the only thing I miss from the rez is the camera and the fantastic radios, other than that the nexus is a lot nicer imo, especially with a 2150mah extended battery.
If you're really that hell bent on getting another rez replacement then why not tell the idiot tier 2 reps that you barely get through the day on a 3800mah battery on the rezound and a razr just won't cut it for you, get them to send you a razr maxx and sell it and buy the rezound and make some profit.
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Because we like the phone lol.
Radios and camera plus no tinting or whatever just seems like a better thing imo.
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blestsol said:
Because we like the phone lol.
Radios and camera plus no tinting or whatever just seems like a better thing imo.
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Tint can be fixed with screen tweaks, and there are other features on the nexus or other verizon devices that make it surpass the rezound in many ways.
I hate that stupid sensor. Took 4 phones to get one that actually worked right. The reps kept telling me that ics changed this feature and it doesn't work anymore. :banghead:
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I hate that stupid sensor. Took 4 phones to get one that actually worked right. The reps kept telling me that ics changed this feature and it doesn't work anymore. :banghead:
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I recall reading somewhere that the sensor can come unglued and thereby block proper signal reception. Whatever the case, overall the Rezound has been my favorite phone. I've had the Eris, the Incredible, the Incredible 2, the Galaxy Nexus, and the Rezound.
Like I said, I have an upgrade this September. I am sure, whether it's this Q4, or the first in 2013, there will be other phones released.
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Rezound has probably the BEST camera on VZW right now. GNEX camera sucks, as do the radios.
When my wife's Tbolt went bad a few weeks ago, we got to choose the warranty replacement phone and we went for the Rezound. I don't have to tweak anything to get the display to look good and the camera is amazing.
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Rezound has probably the BEST camera on VZW right now. GNEX camera sucks, as do the radios.
When my wife's Tbolt went bad a few weeks ago, we got to choose the warranty replacement phone and we went for the Rezound. I don't have to tweak anything to get the display to look good and the camera is amazing.
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No, the galaxy s3 has the best camera on verizon right now and what's wrong with taping 2 things on the official build 1 release of AOKP to make the screen have the deepest blacks and true whites making it a better looking screen than the rezound? And have you tried jellybean on the nexus or the s3? Once you go butter, you never go back.
Vzw has the worst customer service in the world.
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Vzw has the worst customer service in the world.
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On the whole I agree... but this tech was on the phoen maybe 25 minutes and kept pushing for the like-priced replacement, so kudos to her. Her name was Alex.
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On the whole I agree... but this tech was on the phoen maybe 25 minutes and kept pushing for the like-priced replacement, so kudos to her. Her name was Alex.
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You get her number?
Jk.
It all matters which rep you get. Some are great, some just need to go die in a hole.
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It is what it is. Obviously some people like the Rezound more, hence some switching back. I'm glad you made the right decision for you though.
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On a side note - I called VW to confirm it's been delivered - the guy who answered said:
Tech: Can I get your phone number?
Me; ***-***-****
Tech: YOU THE MAAAAAN!!!"
WTF
All --
My wife's Rezzie got stolen the other night, and we need to get another phone this weekend. Don't want to spend more than $199 (we'll utilize an upgrade). That limits us to:
Samsung S III
Moto Razr HD
LG Spectrum 2
Moto Razr M
And, of course, another Rezzie for $50. Low cost is a factor, but we don't want to get stuck with older technology, either. We do root our phones, which may rule out the Spectrum 2 -- I can't seem to find any root or dev support for the phone. The HTC DNA looks terrific, but is really big and will need a few weeks to be rooted.
Open to suggestions on which way we ought to go.
Much appreciated...
How about the incrediable 4g, they just now got root
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How about the incrediable 4g, they just now got root
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I'd say the DNA if you want another HTC phone. Even though root isn't possible right now, patience will prevail with this phone. I'm not a fan of Motorola and usually feel the same about Samsung, but the s3 is just too damn sexy.
So my vote is DNA or S3.
BTW, have you tried using Plan B to find your wife's phone?
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Realistically speaking, its never going to be a rooted phone since its your wife's's phone. I would say either the razr M because its DURABLE or the S3 due to its "wow" factor. But if your tight on money, why not another rezound?
If it was my girlfriend, I would let her play with the phones at the store and let her decide.
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I would go with the htc DNA, and I would either put plan b or avast antivirus with anti theft on it so I could retrieve my phone or at least render it useless to the losers that stole it.
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Realistically speaking, its never going to be a rooted phone since its your wife's's phone. I would say either the razr M because its DURABLE or the S3 due to its "wow" factor. But if your tight on money, why not another rezound?
If it was my girlfriend, I would let her play with the phones at the store and let her decide.
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Do you know his wife or are you just making a sexist presumption about all women?
I would stick with a phone that has a removable battery and an SD card slot since it seems that makes all this rooting etc. easier and also because you can put in a 64gb card and have tons of music and podcasts on it. I had to replace my Rezzy without an upgrade option or insurance or warranty (cracked screen) and opted for buying a used Rez. I know I'll be happy with this for a few more years, but I don't have that need to always have the latest technology, especially when it's already so good on phones, and I would have lost my unlimited plan. I did play with the GS3 and it's pretty nice. I prefer an LCD screen though as I'm planning on keeping my phone for a while and I've read about the Super Amoled screen degrading over time.
So also depends on how long she might be keeping the phone and if you will be losing an unlimited plan as well.
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Do you know his wife or are you just making a sexist presumption about all women?
I would stick with a phone that has a removable battery and an SD card slot since it seems that makes all this rooting etc. easier and also because you can put in a 64gb card and have tons of music and podcasts on it. I had to replace my Rezzy without an upgrade option or insurance or warranty (cracked screen) and opted for buying a used Rez. I know I'll be happy with this for a few more years, but I don't have that need to always have the latest technology, especially when it's already so good on phones, and I would have lost my unlimited plan. I did play with the GS3 and it's pretty nice. I prefer an LCD screen though as I'm planning on keeping my phone for a while and I've read about the Super Amoled screen degrading over time.
So also depends on how long she might be keeping the phone and if you will be losing an unlimited plan as well.
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Well for one, hes posting on these forums instead of his wife. I am talking based on a simple observation, never said "all" women. Plenty of wormen are on these forums but I am not here to argue.
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I'd say the DNA if you want another HTC phone. Even though root isn't possible right now, patience will prevail with this phone. I'm not a fan of Motorola and usually feel the same about Samsung, but the s3 is just too damn sexy.
So my vote is DNA or S3.
BTW, have you tried using Plan B to find your wife's phone?
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The DNA has root.
Doesn't have S-Off.
As for new phones, removable batteries and sd card slots will be rare.
Also, put avast on your phones.
Went with a SGIII
Thanks all for the suggestions. We had to get a phone quickly, since we'd frozen my wife's line as soon as we realized the phone was stolen and not lost. Both of us needed our phones for business, and we were about to head out of town.
That took the DNA off the table right there. It wouldn't be available until after we left, and VZW insists on shipping Web orders directly to our house. No one by our names there to sign for it until next week (we have a house sitter). Plus the DNA is just too big.
Also looked at the Razr M (screen too small) and the Razr HD (screen the same size as the Rezzie, but phone much larger). The SGIII is only marginally larger, but the screen is much bigger -- easier for our middle aged eyes.
The local store had the Rezzie in stock, but they wanted $200 for it. Online, it's $50, but the same delivery problem would be there that we'd have for the DNA. Not worth that much money for a year-old phone.
No devs support the Spectrum 2. Plus it's huge. No go.
In terms of features and newest technology for the price, that left us with the SGIII. So far so good. It has its quirks, and we swapped out the launcher immediately. But the initial overall impression is good.
From what I could find it doesn't.. But just wanted to get a clear answer.
This is using the at&t one (not the mini)
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ztmike said:
From what I could find it doesn't.. But just wanted to get a clear answer.
This is using the at&t one (not the mini)
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No
killman2659 said:
No
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Well, that was pretty clear
I was hoping to discover another feature I did not care about when buying the phone.
Is there any method to add this capability without hacking the thing open?
robstyleX said:
Well, that was pretty clear
I was hoping to discover another feature I did not care about when buying the phone.
Is there any method to add this capability without hacking the thing open?
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Get a mophie or some other wireless charging/extra battery case for it.. it'll obviously definitely add to the size/weight of the phone tho over a standard case.. I wouldn't get the cheap chinese one's off ebay tho, horrible things that don't last long at all.
HolyAngel said:
Get a mophie or some other wireless charging/extra battery case for it.. it'll obviously definitely add to the size/weight of the phone tho over a standard case.. I wouldn't get the cheap chinese one's off ebay tho, horrible things that don't last long at all.
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I know this is a late post but have you ever used one of the "cheap chinese one's"? I've heard there were pretty good and I haven't heard of any of them not lasting. Just wondering.
getoffmeluckycharms said:
I know this is a late post but have you ever used one of the "cheap chinese one's"? I've heard there were pretty good and I haven't heard of any of them not lasting. Just wondering.
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Yeah ive tried 2-3 different Chinese ones, although admittingly they were for my iPhone and not the HTC one. They were great for the first month or two and then and then they all started having issues. 1 would fail to charge ever again regardless of charger, another failed to hold a charge for longer than ~4hrs, another would constantly cycle charging on/off while switched on and trying trying to charge the phone. Just had a bad experience overall and waiting a month+ for RMA is a bit much. Much better to get a legit one for these reasons at a place where you can RMA in your own country if you ever need it.
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Yeah ive tried 2-3 different Chinese ones, although admittingly they were for my iPhone and not the HTC one. They were great for the first month or two and then and then they all started having issues. 1 would fail to charge ever again regardless of charger, another failed to hold a charge for longer than ~4hrs, another would constantly cycle charging on/off while switched on and trying trying to charge the phone. Just had a bad experience overall and waiting a month+ for RMA is a bit much. Much better to get a legit one for these reasons at a place where you can RMA in your own country if you ever need it.
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Oh! You meant the cases, not the chargers right? Sorry, that's where I had got confused , my bad! I was talking about the wireless charging pads/stations or whatnot.
Ah! Lol my bad, the wireless qi chargers work fine, haven't had any issues with those ^^
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I guess by default this is
Some key questions:
-Release date? Mid July is my guess.
-2/16 model or 3/32? Hoping the 3/32, or no buy.
-Wireless charging? Might be a separate purchase.
-Colors? I prefer black or gray.
-Will it be rootable? The Korean model roots easily, but VZW might have that "patched".
Then change the title and make it for us.
Hopefully they bring it real soon. Verizon is really slow in releasing new phones.
I personally can't wait I love the m8 I have now but it's such a waste of realistate
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Yeah I might pick this up. My update is end of July. I want a rootable phone that isn't already dated. I love the S3. If either the S5 or G3 gets rooted and unlocked bootloader I will probably pick up that phone. I've never had an LG though
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Well, I really want it but I am one of those that changes my mind on a whim! Gonna wait for reviews first though.
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All carriers in the states which sells the G3 are not going to have wireless charging included, you have to buy another case for that.
They said <50$, which sucks.
leyvatron said:
Then change the title and make it for us.
Hopefully they bring it real soon. Verizon is really slow in releasing new phones.
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I was compelled to update the thread title as requested due to your user icon
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All carriers in the states which sells the G3 are not going to have wireless charging included, you have to buy another case for that.
They said <50$, which sucks.
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I was initially interested in wireless charging my G2 when I first got it. But then I found out how excellent the battery is on it and I have NO trouble plugging it in overnight - the only time I've ever had to worry about charging it, and even if I forgot, I still have had at least 30% of a battery to start the next day.
As always, YMMV.
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All carriers in the states which sells the G3 are not going to have wireless charging included, you have to buy another case for that.
They said <50$, which sucks.
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Link? Or were you heard that?
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http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/04/lg-g3-for-verizon-stops-by-fcc/
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http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/04/lg-g3-for-verizon-stops-by-fcc/
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Dang it. A wireless charging back plate? If it's like an extra 20 $30 purchase and it replaces the battery cover I'm fine with that. but, if I have to put a case on it to Wireless charge it, screw that. Wireless charging has become a massive factor in my phone purchases. I've built my own little ecosystem around that and I'm not giving it up lol
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zathus;53183823Wireless charging has become a massive factor in my phone purchases. I've built my own little ecosystem around that and I'm not giving it up lol
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That and knock on/off are the two top ones for me. I can't see going backwards.
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zathus said:
Dang it. A wireless charging back plate? If it's like an extra 20 $30 purchase and it replaces the battery cover I'm fine with that. but, if I have to put a case on it to Wireless charge it, screw that. Wireless charging has become a massive factor in my phone purchases. I've built my own little ecosystem around that and I'm not giving it up lol
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How have you implemented wireless charging? I'm curious to get a phone with it but I haven't thought of any very useful implementations of it.
I bought the HTC One Max a couple days ago and I'm not a fan. My Note 2 had a home button, along with back and menu keys. Now I have to wake my One with the power button and if I use a custom launcher like Apex, I have no access to "recent apps" unless I configure the home key to use that. The camera is feature rich, but only 4 mp, but battery life is excellent as is the sound from the front-facing speakers. I also miss my email widget (although a custom rom would fix some of these complaints).
The knock to wake and a full set of softkeys on the G3, along with the laser camera look like compelling features to me. Even tho I have a case and holster (Amazon), I think I'll probably return my One.
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How have you implemented wireless charging? I'm curious to get a phone with it but I haven't thought of any very useful implementations of it.
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The car dock I have is wireless Charing. Mix that with bt audio and it's nice. Start the car and go. Phones Charing and radio is ready. I have a pad inbeded in my nightstand and coffie table. if you combine that with how good the g2 battery is. The phone never needs to be plugged in.
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Ready to get mine. The S3 has been great, really nearly the perfect device. I might be shocked by the G3 size at first but I'll get use to it. Having to find a decent Verizon rep that will let me keep my unlimited will be a hassle again. I use 75-95 gbs a month so its needed.
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bill3508 said:
Ready to get mine. The S3 has been great, really nearly the perfect device. I might be shocked by the G3 size at first but I'll get use to it. Having to find a decent Verizon rep that will let me keep my unlimited will be a hassle again. I use 75-95 gbs a month so its needed.
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Yea. You're the reason unlimited is gone. People abusing the network make it hard for everyone
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Yea. You're the reason unlimited is gone. People abusing the network make it hard for everyone
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One day in the future we will look back and say, "you remember when we used to have data caps?" Seriously, how long can they possibly keep this stupid limited data model in today's connected world. It's ridiculous.
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zathus said:
The car dock I have is wireless Charging.
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What model/make is that? Does it work well or interfere with anything?
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One day in the future we will look back and say, "you remember when we used to have data caps?" Seriously, how long can they possibly keep this stupid limited data model in today's connected world. It's ridiculous.
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What model/make is that? Does it work well or interfere with anything?
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Agreed on the data cap comment. The same thing will happen that happened with text messaging.
The car dock is the LG puck car dock. The link below has some good pictures of what it is. mine is completely molded into the car though. I like to make things look a little custom lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/accessories/lg-wcp-300-wireless-charger-t2166837
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Yea. You're the reason unlimited is gone. People abusing the network make it hard for everyone
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It's not abuse, he just happens to be a heavy user. The justification networks use for implementing data caps is completely fabricated. Many people with the technical knowledge have commented on this. Data caps are just another revenue source for network operators, same goes for ISPs as well.