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Old 11-11-2014, 08:32 AM
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Any current/former owners of AMOLED devices have trouble with burn in? It was annoying on my GNex but I don't have a problem on my '13 Moto X. It just describes the N6 screen type as "AMOLED", no further descriptors.

I like stock Android and the form factor of the N6/Moto X, but the Note 4 is starting to become more appealing too because of the availability issues with the N6
I never had an issue with my Nexus S, but my brothers GNex had severe burn in.
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If my old phone had apps saved to the old SD card, how does it work when it goes to a new phone? Do they get wiped out from the card when they go to a new phone? Do I have to use Windows explorer to delete the files?
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My Galaxy Nexus never had any issues with burn in screens.
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I'm in no way downloading Lollipop right now.
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I went to look at phones and ended up crossing over to the light side and walked out with an iphone 6 plus. I liked the Note 4 but they didn't have one to sell in stock and the iphone plan through Sprint was $10 per month cheaper. That pushed me over the edge. No regrets so far. The build quality and features of this phone are amazing. I'm in love with the finger print scanner, I always hated having to type in a 4 digit code to unlock my EVO 4G. I never took advantage of all the flexibility the Android platform offered over iOS so there probably won't be much for me to miss.
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Originally Posted by mattg
I went to look at phones and ended up crossing over to the light side and walked out with an iphone 6 plus. I liked the Note 4 but they didn't have one to sell in stock and the iphone plan through Sprint was $10 per month cheaper. That pushed me over the edge. No regrets so far. The build quality and features of this phone are amazing. I'm in love with the finger print scanner, I always hated having to type in a 4 digit code to unlock my EVO 4G. I never took advantage of all the flexibility the Android platform offered over iOS so there probably won't be much for me to miss.
Old 11-11-2014, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mattg
I went to look at phones and ended up crossing over to the light side and walked out with an iphone 6 plus. I liked the Note 4 but they didn't have one to sell in stock and the iphone plan through Sprint was $10 per month cheaper. That pushed me over the edge. No regrets so far. The build quality and features of this phone are amazing. I'm in love with the finger print scanner, I always hated having to type in a 4 digit code to unlock my EVO 4G. I never took advantage of all the flexibility the Android platform offered over iOS so there probably won't be much for me to miss.
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I know, I know. I won't let the door hit me in the ass.
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The new icons are going to take some getting used to.
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Yeah, and just operating it in general. I'm getting there though.
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I was talking about Android, you traitor.
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Wow iPhone AND on Sprint?

Hope you at least get a tiny violin.
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The new stock calendar is my favorite thing thus far.
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Its like impossible to find a device running Lollipop. Best Buy has the Nexus but its not turning on. Poop
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Its like impossible to find a device running Lollipop. Best Buy has the Nexus but its not turning on. Poop
Mine turns on
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Mine turns on
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Originally Posted by mattg
I went to look at phones and ended up crossing over to the light side and walked out with an iphone 6 plus. I liked the Note 4 but they didn't have one to sell in stock and the iphone plan through Sprint was $10 per month cheaper. That pushed me over the edge. No regrets so far. The build quality and features of this phone are amazing. I'm in love with the finger print scanner, I always hated having to type in a 4 digit code to unlock my EVO 4G. I never took advantage of all the flexibility the Android platform offered over iOS so there probably won't be much for me to miss.


That's cool if it fits your needs. You're going to miss the back button though.
Old 11-12-2014, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
If my old phone had apps saved to the old SD card, how does it work when it goes to a new phone? Do they get wiped out from the card when they go to a new phone? Do I have to use Windows explorer to delete the files?
Answers in short:
1) imagine on windows if you installed apps to an external hard disk, then moved the hard disk to a new machine. It's basically the same thing.
2) No.
3) Yes, or you can use an android file explorer to remove them.

Some phones act weird if you format the external SDcard via a card reader in windows. In those cases, you need to format the sdcard on the phone itself.
(backup/restoring data through windows works fine).

I try to keep my own files on 'obvious' external directories:
misc_docs
misc_music

so it's easy to find/backup those directories as needed.

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Old 11-12-2014, 09:24 AM
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Yeah my pics are either in DCIM or Pics and the Music is in a folder I created. The rest will be deleted.
Old 11-12-2014, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878


That's cool if it fits your needs. You're going to miss the back button though.
Single biggest thing I hate about using my iPad after using an Android for so long.
Old 11-12-2014, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Its like impossible to find a device running Lollipop. Best Buy has the Nexus but its not turning on. Poop
Try any of the 2nd Gen Moto phones.

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Single biggest thing I hate about using my iPad after using an Android for so long.
Your thoughts on the iOS swipe to go back gesture?
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There's some bugs to work out, but so far so good. I much prefer Moto's implementation of active notifications. L changed the way some apps work, so there was that initial adjustment period.
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LET THE REVIEWS FLOW!

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who has a current MotoX or G?
lolli updates!
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I read Sprint Nexus 5 today getting Lollipop too.
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yay! Lolli updates for Nexus 5,6,7,9, 10!

Lollipop OTAs Have Started For The Nexus 5, 6, 7 (2012 And 2013), 9, And 10
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Nary a peep from Samsung
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Nary a peep from Samsung
obviously, they arent paying some one right.
Old 11-12-2014, 03:00 PM
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And nothing for the 4.
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Female hands. Nexus 6.


Cool thing about the Moto Turbo Charger: it charges the Nexus 6 from 0% to 100% in 1 hour.
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Old 11-12-2014, 03:35 PM
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C'mon HTC and Nvidia.
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Nexus 6 vs. Note 4 Camera Comparison:

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Installing the Nexus 5 images on my phone. First boot is taking forever! It must be the ART conversion process...
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Female hands. Nexus 6.

Google's supersized Nexus 6 takes a bite out of Lollipop - YouTube

Cool thing about the Moto Turbo Charger: it charges the Nexus 6 from 0% to 100% in 1 hour.
Damn Lolli looks great. That Material design is sexy af and I love the tabbed Gmail and notification screen. God I hope Sammy doesn't kill too many of the upgrades. FYI, Google Keyboard app already has the Material Keyboard as an option but personally I hate the spacing.



Note 4 has a fast charger too but most are seeing a full charge in 90 mins. Personally I let it charge normally since I usually only charge overnight.

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Great shots. It's fucking close. I notice with my personal experience the same as this guy with the Note 4's strengths.
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I actually do want a new keyboard on the 4, I keep hitting . instead of space.
And I can't wait for lollipop the Material Design is very nice, simple and pleasant.
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The new material keyboard is nice. I love it. Space is a bit small but with more use, I can get used to it.
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Originally Posted by TeknoKing
I actually do want a new keyboard on the 4, I keep hitting . instead of space.
And I can't wait for lollipop the Material Design is very nice, simple and pleasant.
I've tried liking the Sammy keyboard on the 4 and my old 2. The numbers already there and holding down the button to get a symbol are great options but the swipe prediction and having a correct word was nowhere near as accurate as the Google one.
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So many sites are putting up "links coming soon" under Nexus 4 Lollipop OTA Zip file posts just to get clicks.

Sooooooo messed up.
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