The new messenging app from Lollipop is beautiful. I downloaded gmail and play music as well, but haven't installed it yet.

http://phandroid.com/2014/10/20/check-out-the-new-messenger-google-play-music-and-more-leaked-android-5-0-lollipop/

 

Nice... I wonder when Samsung will release the update as they are always late to the party with everything :/

 

download the messenger .apk
problem solved.

 

^ It's not stable yet. I want the whole lollipop not bits of it.

https://plus.google.com/+MatthewBaer/posts/UWukwFB3ddt

 

So I got shot down for my carrier unlock. Anyone purchase one?

 

So I tried flashing a stock ROM via Odin, but it either fails or nothing happens when running it. Anyone have experience with Odin? I'm following the instructions but I think it's dead.

 

So I'm testing out a Note 3 through work, primarily to give feedback to T-Mobile on their service, coverage, speed, etc.

Having used an iPhone since day 1, I'm fucking lost. What should I do to the phone to customize, etc? I will say the widgets in Android are really nice.

 

 

Seriously... I feel like a 70 year old using a computer for the first time.

 

its hard.

Android is always changing; and its tough to teach others, like parents.
I get frustrated trying to show my mom something, and shes very proficient with computers.

lately the android updates have been more user friendly.
so, my mom is having an easier time finding features

 

I didn't really have issues transitioning from iOS The menu button is a God send for many apps. Plus long presses also work.

 

^No mo' menu button on Note 4, now it's just recent apps button :/

 

Anyone have the new Inbox from Google yet? Trying to get an invite for it as it sounds pretty cool and useful.

 

if its going public soon, I dont think i'll want an invite.

 

Why wait?

 

Because patience is a virtue? Being invited for something means Google wants to gather important data from power/savvy users to finalize their release. Basically you're testing the product first before Google is confident enough for a public release.

 

why so eager to get one?

it'll be public soon.

 

You can request an invite: inbox@google.com

 

Inbox sounds very interesting. I've always been frustrated that Gmail can only group emails by a small handful of types (primary, social, promotions, etc).

 

The Music app got updated and now they've brought in Songza's features. The app looks so much better. I'm actually using google play music now over other choices all the time. Before even though i had the free trial, i would still use rdio

 

Yea I noticed the update last night. Not bad. The "play music for" looks interesting, but I haven't used those features yet.

 

Thats what I use to play music. I dont really use playlists as my music knowledge is quite low and I never remember names of songs.

The radio before on google wallet was annoying and I didn't like it. This songza integration is much better

 

I think this article does a good job at pointing out why google wallet failed and where apple pay did good.

Why Do People Think Apple Pay Is So Innovative When Google Wallet Has Been Part Of Android For Two Years? - Forbes

 

Massive invite was sent out for Inbox.

Quite interesting. I don't find the app very intuitive, but the customization is cool.

 

Since my Note 2 wouldn't connect with Kies nor connect with Odin I filed a claim. They're sending me a Note 4 and I only pay $100 deductible.

 

Is that from a warranty?

 

No my Note 2 I bought refurbed for $1 a year and a half ago. My contract will be 2 years in March. I only had a 90 day warranty but this time I'll get a whole year. Tracking says I'll have it by 3pm today.

 

you made out very well!

 

hope it cracks lol enjoy

 

 

Yet completely ignored how the carriers blocked it at every turn.

 

Well even now that it is not blocked by carriers, I seriously doubt more than 50% of the people with a compatible phone know they even have that option.

While at least 99% of people who have an iphone 6 know that apple pay is an option.

 

AFAIK, it is still blocked. They blocked it so that they could develop ISIS and not let Google get a toe-hold.

 

I'm not sure if they removed the block, or Google removed the way they could block it with the 4.4 update. It's a bit muddled.

All I know is that with locked down phones, it never worked for me.

 

Yes and no.

Any phone running kitkat will not have it blocked.

SG5, LG G3, HTC One M8, Moto X, Note 4. and all other devices can use google wallet. Its just not a single one of the consumers know about it...

 

Why was it even blocked in the first place?

 

Basically because the carriers can't make money on it. It was developed by Google to be used by any Android phone on any carrier. Meanwhile, AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon partnered to create the ISIS mobile wallet (now called Softcard). They make money on Softcard, not Google Wallet so they blocked it.

Long story short, carriers are greedy.

 

i dont know how i feel about a mobile wallet called ISIS

 

You'd get the CIA on your ass once they start seeing transfers to ISIS on your bank statements

 

Wondering if anyone has heard of this or possible has an answer.

My Galaxy Note 2 just about every day will not send texts the phone says were sent.

Example...
Just yesterday I was texting a friend about coilovers.

He got my text at 12:52 and responded at 1:23
I then sent 5 texts... 1:32, 1:33, 1:35, 1:36, 1:36 and he received none of these yet my phone says all were sent.

This happens quite often and to my knowledge only with him.

First I assumed he was ignoring texts. We work together and hes one of my closest friends so ignoring a text in order to respond in person wouldnt be anything out of the norm. But then if I see him he can show me flat out he never got the texts.

And its all trivial stuff so I dont think texts are being ignored, they quite literally arent being sent. He has a Galaxy Note 3 which I find makes it stranger since we have the same brand phones, his just a model newer.