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09-26-2013 , 01:19 PM

#2901

Krayz

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Me too, 3 days ago. And opinions after the fact are still viable because we have 14 days to return the phone if we want to.

1 thing I don't care for is, compared to the DroidX, the keyboard is smaller. I make many more typing errors on the S4 than I did on the X. I'm sure it'll just take getting used to... or finding a setting to enlarge the keyboard to full screen.

Download the Google keyboard from the play store.

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09-26-2013 , 02:31 PM

#2902

horrorshow83

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Originally Posted by fluorescenthippo

All the swyping type keyboard apps are great. But one thing I don't like is most of them, at least the stock one on 4.2+ and Swiftkey, try to predict the next word you will type.

Why does this suck? Because it takes a millisecond for the program to know the next word. In that time I'm already swyping the next word anyways. Essentially, if you know the sentence you are trying to type, predicting the next word will rarely be of use. Instead, it should show corrections for the current word it may have misinterpreted your swype for. This is espeically true for longer words (started instead of starred, etc) as it will save more time.

I've been using the stock keyboard and I love it (gets the most swypes right, imo). Gonna try out the real Swype though because I love how it instantly gives you 4-5 choices for the word you may have meant.

/end swyping rant.

oh and the swype key + A or c or w/e for editing is genius.

I much prefer the Droid keyboard. Perfect for the longer form two hand typing I do frequent for emails.

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09-26-2013 , 03:34 PM

#2903

Lattimer

I is smart

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Originally Posted by Krayz

Download the Google keyboard from the play store.

Did that. Like it much better, thanks.

A big problem I'm having is that none of my apps can use the GPS (Maps, BravoPokerLive, etc). The GPS is enabled. I've read online that Yahoo Weather is a problem app and uninstalling it fixed that problem for many people, but my phone didn't come with it, so it's not that.

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09-26-2013 , 04:07 PM

#2904

UbinTook

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Originally Posted by zoltan

This. I am never gonna buy a contract phone until and unless they change my plan on me. Then I'll just go virgin America.

Anecdotally, it seems as though my newer lte phone gets much better 3g and 4g reception and speeds, even/especially in parts of town notorious for zero cell phone reception. I am not aware of any new towers, so not sure if it's a processor thing or an lte thing.

Why Virgin America?

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09-26-2013 , 05:59 PM

#2905

zoltan

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Originally Posted by UbinTook

Why Virgin America?

Best of a bad situation? Fill in the blank on prepaid plans I suppose.

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09-26-2013 , 08:52 PM

#2906

TensRUs

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Can anyone recommend a good sub-$60 cell phone wallet for the S4?

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09-26-2013 , 09:13 PM

#2907

dukemagic

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Originally Posted by TensRUs

Can anyone recommend a good sub-$60 cell phone wallet for the S4?

This is the sort of thing Amazon is perfect for. There's tons of options, including a bunch for under $15. Just look for anything rated 4+ stars and go through the reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...edit+card+case

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...Ck%3As4+wallet

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09-27-2013 , 05:54 AM

#2908

TensRUs

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Originally Posted by dukemagic

lol yeah, I did search Amazon myself. The first one I purchased was from Amazon (it was $5 or smth) and it got 4 stars. It got pretty flimsy over time (consider when the S4 came out lol). I suppose I'm not allowed to complain given its price, but meh. I was hoping for personal experiences itt

I appreciate the response though

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09-27-2013 , 02:22 PM

#2909

MyrnaFTW

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ohh man,, cant wait for the Nexus 5, absolutely love the nexus 4 , i might use my phone one time for stand alone battery + micro sd card capability.

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09-27-2013 , 02:27 PM

#2910

dukemagic

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Zero chance that the Nexus 5 will have an SD card. Google's been against expandable memory for a while now.

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09-28-2013 , 11:27 PM

#2911

Kneel B4 Zod

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Verizon is at least temporarily allowing users with unlimited data to upgrade at a discounted rate and keep their unlimited data plan

seemed like a good chance to upgrade to Moto X even though I hate the 16gb limit. will learn to make do...or sell it I guess

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09-29-2013 , 09:52 AM

#2912

Bode-ist

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Originally Posted by Kneel B4 Zod

Any idea how long this lasts? I can upgrade at the end of October and would love to stay on unlimited.

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09-29-2013 , 10:08 AM

#2913

metsandfinsfan

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Originally Posted by Kneel B4 Zod

Is this true. When I called they said I'd lose it

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09-29-2013 , 12:35 PM

#2914

citanul

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If this is true, seriously f them. Unless they let me retroactively pull it off.

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09-29-2013 , 01:39 PM

#2915

Kneel B4 Zod

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http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/28...nlimited-data/

don't know if it's a policy change or a temp loophole / mistake

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09-29-2013 , 07:09 PM

#2916

Mark_K

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Originally Posted by Kneel B4 Zod

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/28...nlimited-data/

don't know if it's a policy change or a temp loophole / mistake

End of the article has an update that says it no longer works.

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09-29-2013 , 07:25 PM

#2917

metsandfinsfan

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It was working this morning and I didn't pull the trigger nfi why I didn't hffghdchnncxdfc

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09-30-2013 , 03:55 AM

#2918

Everlastrr

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I'm usually pretty good at sleuthing out problems but this one has got me stumped. Incoming calls from Skype are being sent straight to voicemail on my S3. Often the call does not even show up in my call log and the voicemail does not show up until I have restarted the phone. Searches reveal a number of people with the same issue but no solutions. Thx for any help.

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09-30-2013 , 12:38 PM

#2919

MiRee446

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Originally Posted by MyrnaFTW

ohh man,, cant wait for the Nexus 5, absolutely love the nexus 4 , i might use my phone one time for stand alone battery + micro sd card capability.

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Originally Posted by dukemagic

Zero chance that the Nexus 5 will have an SD card. Google's been against expandable memory for a while now.

I would never buy a device without expandable memory. The smartphone/tablet screens of today's devices are amazing, therefore I would like to put high quality video files on my device. 16GBs of internal storage turns into 12GBs after the ROM/system files which after apps and everything becomes 5GBs. That's not enough.

Google and Apple both have this vision of everything moving to the cloud. My response is "Hey dumbasses, we don't have WiFi everywhere and carriers haven't offered unlimited data since 'Nam".

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09-30-2013 , 02:50 PM

#2920

Codecci

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I need a pretty cheap Android. I browsed a little and right now i'm between HTC Desire 500 Dual SIM and Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. Does anyone have any experience with these?

Right now i'm leaning towards HTC because it's much newer, bigger screen and better-looking. Thoughts?

Please don't recommend Motorola, they don't sell these here and i'm in quite a hurry so don't have time to order from E-bay or something :P

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09-30-2013 , 03:03 PM

#2921

Tortuous

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Don't know about the HTC, the S3 mini is pretty good though.

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09-30-2013 , 09:26 PM

#2922

Kneel B4 Zod

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Originally Posted by metsandfinsfan

It was working this morning and I didn't pull the trigger nfi why I didn't hffghdchnncxdfc

Verizon says it was a mistake but they will honor orders

I realized it's probably better for me to sell the phone I bought NIB, take the money and buy (most) of the 32gb Moto x

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10-01-2013 , 11:36 AM

#2923

blah45

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Thoughts on why my s3 is randomly turning on driving mode and opening and closing s voice? I did download 2 poker training apps yesterday. Could that be the cause? I had a bad problem with this awhile back but deleted anything that was crap so do apps control phones now?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using 2+2 Forums

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10-01-2013 , 01:27 PM

#2924

horrorshow83

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Originally Posted by blah45

I'm having this issue where the damn Walkman app starts spontaneously playing files. I don't use the app for music, and it's rooted, so I think I'm gonna try removing the app altogether and see what happens, but this phantom loading is pissing me off. Only happens when I'm walking with it (in or out of my pocket), even though my screen is locked.

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10-01-2013 , 02:38 PM

#2925

PartyGirlUK

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My phone is having trouble recharging. I use T-Mobile to get Google Talk, and pay $x per month to get 5GB high speed data, unlimited texts, and about an hour or so of call time. Works really well for me. What criteria does any phone I buy need to work? Unlocked? On specific phones, I'm not looking for anything fancy and I'd prefer to get something cheap and possibly refurbished that the most modern phone. I use my phone to listen to music, check email. My current phone has an awful camera and I'd like to upgrade. Ability to play youtube, games or watch porn not particularly important.

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