Android: Phone News and Discussion Thread
11-08-2013, 09:51 AM
#9601
05/5AT/Navi/ABP/Quartz
It sounds like you didn't disable iMessage. Your friends are probably sending their texts via iMessage by default:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/Su...0&fm_seq=62995
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/Su...0&fm_seq=62995
11-08-2013, 11:33 AM
#9603
Goodbye.
This is so silly, but having Swiftkey comment on one of my personal G+ posts made me feel all giddy.Also got my custom G+ URL
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11-08-2013, 03:02 PM
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Yea pretty stupid that the "send as SMS" if iMessage fails option is disabled by default now in ios7.
Things like that make me hesitant to "upgrade" to ios7
With iMessage images are not sent by MMS, it uses data. iMessage does video as well. I was able to send pics to a iPhone friend when I was in Europe with iMessage and the hotel wifi.
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11-08-2013, 03:34 PM
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^^^ 
while in the Philippines I used to text the wifi over imessage even though I didnt have service available...I was reluctant to upgrade the IOS at that point because I thought I will loose that feature....
while in the Philippines I used to text the wifi over imessage even though I didnt have service available...I was reluctant to upgrade the IOS at that point because I thought I will loose that feature....
11-08-2013, 03:50 PM
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Sanest Florida Man
11-08-2013, 09:29 PM
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man i was at the sony booth, they had the xperia Z ultra on display. geez at the 6.4" screen.
id totally rock it, but would be a pita to put in my pocket.
id totally rock it, but would be a pita to put in my pocket.
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11-08-2013, 09:41 PM
#9611
Suzuka Master
11-08-2013, 10:36 PM
#9612
Three Wheelin'
the only good thing about verizon is the bars, its signal is one of the best.
2 year plan is BS, lol.
11-09-2013, 12:32 AM
#9613
Safety Car
11-09-2013, 12:36 AM
#9614
Safety Car
Anyone up to try CM 11 alpha builds? I actually flashed an alpha KitKat build on my Galaxy Nexus last week but it was pretty buggy as expected this early in the stage. Had to bypass the Welcome screen via the gesture salute because it wouldn't recognize my WiFi. Probably gonna take another look at it in a few days. Someone created a pretty stable one for the HTC One but I just can't do without Sense on the One (can't believe I'm actually saying that! Lol.).
11-09-2013, 12:58 AM
#9615
Suzuka Master
MKBHD posted his video of the N5.
He's good at reviewing
He's good at reviewing
11-09-2013, 01:41 AM
#9616
Suzuka Master
As far as phones go this year I think the moto x is the winner. It takes whats good about android, keeps all of those things and improves on that. You basically have the android division working on improving android, then the motorola mobility division improving on that further instead of coming up with their own UI style.
11-09-2013, 08:49 PM
#9620
Suzuka Master
11-09-2013, 08:49 PM
#9621
Suzuka Master
11-10-2013, 01:57 AM
#9622
the overexplainer
Got my N5 on thursday night. Activated on a T-Mobile prepaid SIM.
My experience so far:
-really smooth, with some rare choppiness in transition effects. Otherwise blazing fast.
-battery life good for about 15-17 hours with my type of usage (was at Blizzcon, on LTE mostly and on and off a free crappy wifi).
-Too bad i cant use google voicemail with T-Mobile prepaid. I will miss it. But i'm also only paying $30/mo now.
-Camera slow to focus as mentioned before, and pretty inaccurate focus at that. Meh.
all in all though a huge upgrade from a verizon gnex (which is going to my dad).
My experience so far:
-really smooth, with some rare choppiness in transition effects. Otherwise blazing fast.
-battery life good for about 15-17 hours with my type of usage (was at Blizzcon, on LTE mostly and on and off a free crappy wifi).
-Too bad i cant use google voicemail with T-Mobile prepaid. I will miss it. But i'm also only paying $30/mo now.
-Camera slow to focus as mentioned before, and pretty inaccurate focus at that. Meh.
all in all though a huge upgrade from a verizon gnex (which is going to my dad).
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11-10-2013, 04:27 AM
#9624
I shoot people
I remember the Galaxy Nexus had camera issues too, but were fixed later with update.
THAT SAID, I was playing with a Nexus 5, and took a picture while I was somewhat NOT holding it steady, the picture turned out pretty bad, thus IMO the image stabilization probably needs work
THAT SAID, I was playing with a Nexus 5, and took a picture while I was somewhat NOT holding it steady, the picture turned out pretty bad, thus IMO the image stabilization probably needs work
11-10-2013, 10:27 AM
#9625
Goodbye.
Of course!
There is a way to do that. IIRC you just have to call them up and tell them to disable T-Mobile's voicemail. Look it up on XDA, there is a huge thread just about the $30/month plan.
There is a way to do that. IIRC you just have to call them up and tell them to disable T-Mobile's voicemail. Look it up on XDA, there is a huge thread just about the $30/month plan.
11-10-2013, 10:36 AM
#9626
i rarely take photos, so the camera isnt a main need.
I didnt notice the slow shutter until I read this thread...thanks guise..
edited with snapseed
might be over processed....i suck at editing.
original photo
oh and this was weird.
Saw like 6 planes divert to an area presumably with clear conditions. weather has been crazy lately.
I didnt notice the slow shutter until I read this thread...thanks guise..
edited with snapseed
might be over processed....i suck at editing.
original photo
oh and this was weird.
Saw like 6 planes divert to an area presumably with clear conditions. weather has been crazy lately.
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11-11-2013, 02:54 AM
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Suzuka Master
So when am i getting kitkat on my N7....
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11-11-2013, 03:02 AM
#9628
I shoot people
my 1st gen N7 AND my N4...
this update is going to make a decision for me... Either I like it enough to just keep using my N4, switch to Wind Mobile on a non-contract plan OR if the update is kinda meh... I'll probably go on a contract plan, and get the Note 3 (and sell the N4)
this update is going to make a decision for me... Either I like it enough to just keep using my N4, switch to Wind Mobile on a non-contract plan OR if the update is kinda meh... I'll probably go on a contract plan, and get the Note 3 (and sell the N4)
11-11-2013, 07:02 AM
#9629
Team Owner
As far as phones go this year I think the moto x is the winner. It takes whats good about android, keeps all of those things and improves on that. You basically have the android division working on improving android, then the motorola mobility division improving on that further instead of coming up with their own UI style.
11-11-2013, 09:13 AM
#9630
Suzuka Master
I don't think there are any other major flagship phones coming out for the rest of 2013
11-11-2013, 11:24 AM
#9632
Goodbye.
my 1st gen N7 AND my N4...
this update is going to make a decision for me... Either I like it enough to just keep using my N4, switch to Wind Mobile on a non-contract plan OR if the update is kinda meh... I'll probably go on a contract plan, and get the Note 3 (and sell the N4)
this update is going to make a decision for me... Either I like it enough to just keep using my N4, switch to Wind Mobile on a non-contract plan OR if the update is kinda meh... I'll probably go on a contract plan, and get the Note 3 (and sell the N4)
Eh, if you are already leaning like that, you might as well start looking out for deals on giant phones.
11-11-2013, 10:03 PM
#9633
Suzuka Master
Google released a new app, Google Opinion Rewards. You take surveys when you're eligible and you get play credit.
So far I've been given the chance to take 1 survey. I got $1. Took me like 30 seconds to take it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...apps.paidtasks
So far I've been given the chance to take 1 survey. I got $1. Took me like 30 seconds to take it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...apps.paidtasks
But free money is free.
11-12-2013, 10:53 AM
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^^^ ROFL...
you never know, there might be a group on FB called justinspace
you never know, there might be a group on FB called justinspace
11-12-2013, 04:24 PM
#9639
Suzuka Master
whats the easiest way to transfer files from phone to a Mac without wires.
11-12-2013, 04:32 PM
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^^^ gmail/google drive/dropbox
what are you trying to transfer?
what are you trying to transfer?