Oh, so with Odin you can flash phones to custom ROMs without having to root? That's interesting.
How did you manage to bork it? I was under the impression that you'd have to go some to make it impossible to get into CWM.
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Oh, so with Odin you can flash phones to custom ROMs without having to root? That's interesting.
How did you manage to bork it? I was under the impression that you'd have to go some to make it impossible to get into CWM.
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just got 1 yesterday the 16gb model in blue so far loving it any recomend apps not new to android as last phone was a desire s
Omega V14 Jb out now, downloading now
On omega v12 just now and its been good but id give the JB v14 release a miss
The dev has released this and is away on holiday so dont expect updates on it for a while,
I was looking yesterday to move to a new ROM for JB release, most of them seem to suffer from the same bugs so i dont think its quite there yet
The leaked JB ROM seems solid for me so far. Not tried any of the modified ones.
Could be a while before you see any custom kernels for JB.
Il give it 2 days!
Ermm... You want to put money on it
The new stock JB kernel has new mali and Wi-Fi drivers. So until Samsung release the source its not going to happen. Developers can't implement these changes without the source and it can't be reversed engineered.
Source code will only be released when JB goes live and since we still have around 2 weeks before they start to roll it out it'll be longer than 2 days
Sorry to ask, as I know it's been mentioned loads of times before, and I have read, but...
Why is the One X classified as a poorer product than the S3 by numerous people on here? Looking at it seeing as I prefer the design. Fixed battery, lack of microSD slot and display flex issues aside, what makes it the less complete product? I'm think I'm right in saying Sense is part of it, considering that to me it felt the same as always while playing with it in store, but still.
Just worried that the S3 won't hold up particularly well, even though I do very much baby my phones. Is the One X any more durable if we take the display issue out of the equation? If it's similar, the S3 will of course be a no-brainer due to the power and superior DAC.
Biggest issue is the size of both of them though. Are there any rumours of smaller devices being released within the next couple of months? It's not too bad considering that the Nexus is the same size, but it's worth asking.
Of course, the response to the size part could be to wait for the iPhone 5...however, price, and iOS's lack of flexibility can be frustrating, and I think it's pretty likely that iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 won't bring much more. Android's apps appear to be far better than they used to be (the Facebook app is the perfect example).
Thanks
Why is the One X classified as a poorer product than the S3 by numerous people on here? Looking at it seeing as I prefer the design. Fixed battery, lack of microSD slot and display flex issues aside, what makes it the less complete product? I'm think I'm right in saying Sense is part of it, considering that to me it felt the same as always while playing with it in store, but still.
Just worried that the S3 won't hold up particularly well, even though I do very much baby my phones. Is the One X any more durable if we take the display issue out of the equation? If it's similar, the S3 will of course be a no-brainer due to the power and superior DAC.
Biggest issue is the size of both of them though. Are there any rumours of smaller devices being released within the next couple of months? It's not too bad considering that the Nexus is the same size, but it's worth asking.
Of course, the response to the size part could be to wait for the iPhone 5...however, price, and iOS's lack of flexibility can be frustrating, and I think it's pretty likely that iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 won't bring much more. Android's apps appear to be far better than they used to be (the Facebook app is the perfect example).
Thanks
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So, I've traded my iPhone 4S for a white Galaxy S3 and should be getting it at the end of the week! 
I haven't used Android in ages and the last time I used it was on a Wildfire S and it was horrible! But I used the S3 in the stores and it seems that Android has definatly improved!
Also checked Apps and can now see that Apps are the same price as their iOS counter-parts which is one thing that really annoyed me!
Any recommendations on Apps / Games for Android and also any MUCH HAVE accessories for the S3? i.e. cases, car holders/chargers!
I haven't used Android in ages and the last time I used it was on a Wildfire S and it was horrible! But I used the S3 in the stores and it seems that Android has definatly improved!
Also checked Apps and can now see that Apps are the same price as their iOS counter-parts which is one thing that really annoyed me!
Any recommendations on Apps / Games for Android and also any MUCH HAVE accessories for the S3? i.e. cases, car holders/chargers!
So, I've traded my iPhone 4S for a white Galaxy S3 and should be getting it at the end of the week!
I haven't used Android in ages and the last time I used it was on a Wildfire S and it was horrible! But I used the S3 in the stores and it seems that Android has definatly improved!
Also checked Apps and can now see that Apps are the same price as their iOS counter-parts which is one thing that really annoyed me!
Any recommendations on Apps / Games for Android and also any MUCH HAVE accessories for the S3? i.e. cases, car holders/chargers!
Have you traded with someone online? I was thinking of recycling mine for £300 and putting £147 towards a new S3 from amazon
@lamboman
The one x is a great handset, the GS 3 is just considered as a more complete package. Both phones are good, they have their strengths and weaknesses.
The advantages of the GS 3 is:
- 1080P recording, better light metering and smoother (but the stereo audio recording sucks, unless it has been fixed in a recent update?)
- removable battery
- SD slot
- better developing community
- audio
- better hardware
- battery life
- better NLED
Advantages of the X:
- design, perceived and build quality. I would say that the X is more durable than the GS 3, as the GS 3 screen seems to crack/shatter very easily if dropped (without a case) due to the screen glass going right to the edge and also the screen seems to scratch very easily, however, as has been said before, it comes down to luck at the end of the day, you put a decent case on either of them, the chances of something like that happening are reduced and a screen protector will protect the screen from scratches without a doubt
- sense (IMO)
Screens are both excellent, comes down to personal preference, many prefer the IPS screen and many prefer the SAMOLED
Software is personal preference as well, only advantage of touchwiz IMO are the tweaks like smart stay, alert etc. (but the majority of these have been ported over as apps etc.)
Most people here aren't bothered about the out of the box software though as they just root and flash a custom ROM like CM or something else based on stock android.
Camera wise, they have their strengths and weaknesses, some shots look better on the GS 3 and some shots look better on the X/S, the camera UI is better on sense IMO and there are far more features as well.
The X did have quite a few issues at launch (but most of them have been fixed with updates and new batches now).
Although you don't seem to be bothered too much about the issues and what most people consider to be cons so just go for what you like the look of the most
Although since size seems to be an issue for you, what about the One S
Better CPU than the X and better than the GS 3 CPU for performance per core, heat and power efficiency as well (would need to make sure you get the S4 snapdragon version though and not the inferior S3 chip), the GPU is considered better than both as well by the hardware expert on here (sarge), audio is more or less the same as the GS 3, battery life is more or less the same, has a lovely ceramic back (aluminium uni-body micro arc oxidised [for the black model]), lack of NFC (although it may actually have this, however, just not enabled out of the box, not 100% confirmed this yet).
In real world usage, I would say that the S felt more snappier/faster in tasks and the GS 3 feels more smooth overall. The X falls behind both, hopefully with the JB update they will be all more or less the same though, especially the smoothness.
Only disadvantages of the S, is the pentile screen (IMO not really an issue though, the screen is great, only disadvantage IMO is that it isn't as sharp and big as the GS 3 and X screens) and the low internal storage (10GB for photos etc. and 2.21GB for apps)
The advantages of the GS 3 is:
- 1080P recording, better light metering and smoother (but the stereo audio recording sucks, unless it has been fixed in a recent update?)
- removable battery
- SD slot
- better developing community
- audio
- better hardware
- battery life
- better NLED
Advantages of the X:
- design, perceived and build quality. I would say that the X is more durable than the GS 3, as the GS 3 screen seems to crack/shatter very easily if dropped (without a case) due to the screen glass going right to the edge and also the screen seems to scratch very easily, however, as has been said before, it comes down to luck at the end of the day, you put a decent case on either of them, the chances of something like that happening are reduced and a screen protector will protect the screen from scratches without a doubt
- sense (IMO)
Screens are both excellent, comes down to personal preference, many prefer the IPS screen and many prefer the SAMOLED
Software is personal preference as well, only advantage of touchwiz IMO are the tweaks like smart stay, alert etc. (but the majority of these have been ported over as apps etc.)
Most people here aren't bothered about the out of the box software though as they just root and flash a custom ROM like CM or something else based on stock android.
Camera wise, they have their strengths and weaknesses, some shots look better on the GS 3 and some shots look better on the X/S, the camera UI is better on sense IMO and there are far more features as well.
The X did have quite a few issues at launch (but most of them have been fixed with updates and new batches now).
Although you don't seem to be bothered too much about the issues and what most people consider to be cons so just go for what you like the look of the most
Although since size seems to be an issue for you, what about the One S
Better CPU than the X and better than the GS 3 CPU for performance per core, heat and power efficiency as well (would need to make sure you get the S4 snapdragon version though and not the inferior S3 chip), the GPU is considered better than both as well by the hardware expert on here (sarge
), audio is more or less the same as the GS 3, battery life is more or less the same, has a lovely ceramic back (aluminium uni-body micro arc oxidised [for the black model]), lack of NFC (although it may actually have this, however, just not enabled out of the box, not 100% confirmed this yet).In real world usage, I would say that the S felt more snappier/faster in tasks and the GS 3 feels more smooth overall. The X falls behind both, hopefully with the JB update they will be all more or less the same though, especially the smoothness.
Only disadvantages of the S, is the pentile screen (IMO not really an issue though, the screen is great, only disadvantage IMO is that it isn't as sharp and big as the GS 3 and X screens) and the low internal storage (10GB for photos etc. and 2.21GB for apps)
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@lamboman
The one x is a great handset, the GS 3 is just considered as a more complete package. Both phones are good, they have their strengths and weaknesses.
The advantages of the GS 3 is:
- 1080P recording, better light metering and smoother (but the stereo audio recording sucks, unless it has been fixed in a recent update?)
- removable battery
- SD slot
- better developing community
- audio
- better hardware
- battery life
- better NLED
Advantages of the X:
- design, perceived and build quality. I would say that the X is more durable than the GS 3, as the GS 3 screen seems to crack/shatter very easily if dropped (without a case) due to the screen glass going right to the edge and also the screen seems to scratch very easily, however, as has been said before, it comes down to luck at the end of the day, you put a decent case on either of them, the chances of something like that happening are reduced and a screen protector will protect the screen from scratches without a doubt
- sense (IMO)
Screens are both excellent, comes down to personal preference, many prefer the IPS screen and many prefer the SAMOLED
Software is personal preference as well, only advantage of touchwiz IMO are the tweaks like smart stay, alert etc. (but the majority of these have been ported over as apps etc.)
Most people here aren't bothered about the out of the box software though as they just root and flash a custom ROM like CM or something else based on stock android.
Camera wise, they have their strengths and weaknesses, some shots look better on the GS 3 and some shots look better on the X/S, the camera UI is better on sense IMO and there are far more features as well.
The X did have quite a few issues at launch (but most of them have been fixed with updates and new batches now).
Although you don't seem to be bothered too much about the issues and what most people consider to be cons so just go for what you like the look of the most
Although since size seems to be an issue for you, what about the One S
Better CPU than the X and better than the GS 3 CPU for performance per core, heat and power efficiency as well (would need to make sure you get the S4 snapdragon version though and not the inferior S3 chip), the GPU is considered better than both as well by the hardware expert on here (sarge
In real world usage, I would say that the S felt more snappier/faster in tasks and the GS 3 feels more smooth overall. The X falls behind both, hopefully with the JB update they will be all more or less the same though, especially the smoothness.
Only disadvantages of the S, is the pentile screen (IMO not really an issue though, the screen is great, only disadvantage IMO is that it isn't as sharp and big as the GS 3 and X screens) and the low internal storage (10GB for photos etc. and 2.21GB for apps)
Thanks Nexus, much appreciated!
The One S is out of consideration for me, merely because I had a look at the display in store and thought it was pretty poor compared to the alternatives. The resolution doesn't really cut it for me.
The pebble blue S3 looks good, and is the one I'd be going for. Would be installing a stock JB ROM, whether that be CM or another.
I've fallen out of love with Sense. Back when Android was young it was fantastic but now, I can't really say the same.
I'll be honest, I'm really considering the iPhone again, merely because the hardware just doesn't seem right for me with all the current Android crop. We'll see though...
It's annoying. One minute I think of staying with iOS because, in all fairness you do get a complete package - solid software and beautiful hardware. Yet at the same time, Android is so much more flexible!
Would I be safe purchasing a One X now with regards to all of the issues? And from what I've read battery life with the One X is very poor, is this necessarily true now? And with the S3 being a complete package, is this due to software as well (which becomes irrelevant when removing TouchWiz)?
Thanks