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MizzouBrent

MizzouBrent

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Well, about a month later than I expected, but I have processed my order to upgrade to the Gnex. Even got the free extended battery offer that Sprint is currently running. I wanted to say thank you to everyone on this site who has been so helpful in teaching me what I have learned about Android so far. I originally rooted my Evo just to remove bloatware but it has really turned into an obsession.

I may still drop in on the OG forums from time to time but I will likely be spending most of my time over in the Gnex section.
 
MizzouBrent said:
Well, about a month later than I expected, but I have processed my order to upgrade to the Gnex. Even got the free extended battery offer that Sprint is currently running. I wanted to say thank you to everyone on this site who has been so helpful in teaching me what I have learned about Android so far. I originally rooted my Evo just to remove bloatware but it has really turned into an obsession.

I may still drop in on the OG forums from time to time but I will likely be spending most of my time over in the Gnex section.
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You have taught me many things in my/your time here and is appreciated.:)
Good luck/have fun with the gnex...we all must move on!
:p
 
There is going to be a thred on here with a picture of me by my self in the corner crying all by my self. Guess I was late to the party no upgrade till feb. Best of luck its been a blast. I was dead set on the evo lte but it seems more are going for the Gnex..............what to do??? well i still have 6 long months to figure it out.....:hmmmm2:
 
mikem0269 said:
There is going to be a thred on here with a picture of me by my self in the corner crying all by my self. Guess I was late to the party no upgrade till feb. Best of luck its been a blast. I was dead set on the evo lte but it seems more are going for the Gnex..............what to do??? well i still have 6 long months to figure it out.....:hmmmm2:
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I'll still be here also, Ima late comer too!
There will be echo's of you and I talking to each other about BS in here..lol
 
Why am I sad and I have never even met you......:):) ??? Seriously, I consider myself somewhat of a dabbler in the rooting world but yourself along with a few others (Ocn, RxPert, MikeStoney, Argedion) have always been so helpful, even though you probably have been asked the same questions over and over, your always willing to help with a smile and some encouragement. Thanks for all the help you've offered me and everyone else, and Good Luck with the Gnex.
 
MizzouBrent said:
Well, about a month later than I expected, but I have processed my order to upgrade to the Gnex. Even got the free extended battery offer that Sprint is currently running. I wanted to say thank you to everyone on this site who has been so helpful in teaching me what I have learned about Android so far. I originally rooted my Evo just to remove bloatware but it has really turned into an obsession.

I may still drop in on the OG forums from time to time but I will likely be spending most of my time over in the Gnex section.
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If you have already told your story, I apologize as I didn't see it but what made your decision to settle in on the Gnex? I am ready to jump over to VZ with the wife (who has the GS3) and I'm just not sure that's the 'best' phone for me! I really like the HTC brand but not opposed to Samsung. What do you like about the Gnex over the G3? Thanks. (You can PM if you want)
 
dkl1 said:
If you have already told your story, I apologize as I didn't see it but what made your decision to settle in on the Gnex? I am ready to jump over to VZ with the wife (who has the GS3) and I'm just not sure that's the 'best' phone for me! I really like the HTC brand but not opposed to Samsung. What do you like about the Gnex over the G3? Thanks. (You can PM if you want)
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Not too exciting of a story to tell, lol. It was definitely between the Gnex and the GS3. A few things played into my decision.

1) Future software. I know the SIII is getting fully JB support and probably whatever comes next (Key Lime Pie?). But the Gnex will have it in working form quickly and easily. And it will also have the L build of Android after that, and who knows how long it will ultimately be supported. Being a non-google device, I don't have that same assurance with the SIII.

2) The Gnex is a rooter's dream. There are like 6 kernels and a bunch of different roms to tinker around with. Granted you're running modified stock, but they all seem to work more or less with very few issues. Back on the old days of CM7, GPS was very difficult to get to work, there'd be other buggy stuff etc. And you never could depend on HTC to release source in a timely manner, so that always held back AOSP development as well.

3) $$$. It's only $50 on amazon right now. The S3 is three times the cost. Does the S3 have the best hardware on the market right now? Sure it does (either that or the LTEvo I guess). But that changes every 6 months. So again, it comes down to software support. I also managed to snag free extended batteries through Sprint for just the cost of shipping (about $13) since they're running a special for any Gnex owner right now. So now I'm going to get a stock battery with pretty much the same capacity as the S3.

Those are pretty much my biggest things. The only downside I can think of on the Gnex is the camera. I've heard the light sensor isn't as good, obviously it's only 5MP instead of 8. I guess if you can't live without the best camera available, then maybe you should think about the S3. Or if you really like being able to switch between Touchwiz/Sense and AOSP. I always prefer AOSP. So I went with the Gnex.
 
seems the old timers are just about out of here. I to come back here from time to time and its been good to see some familiar faces kinda makes me home sick. the LTE EVO is an awesome phone and now that Virus has landed one and started making roms for it I don't suspect to much longer before a hord follow him. I wish you the best with the Gnex and I know you'll be helping people over there before long its in your blood :D One of the reasons I am honored to have you as a friend. Maybe one day we will have an OG reunion and all enjoy the reminiscing. Good Luck brother and remember we are as far or as close as you want us to be.
 
mikem0269 said:
no upgrade till feb. Best of luck its been a blast. I was dead set on the evo lte but it seems more are going for the Gnex..............what to do??? well i still have 6 long months to figure it out.....:hmmmm2:
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By the time you upgrade there will most likely be a brand new shiny nexus out.

& the LTE has plenty of things going on and knowledgeable people with it to. Don't count it out. ;)

You can't go wrong with any of the high end devices right now
 
MizzouBrent said:
Not too exciting of a story to tell, lol. It was definitely between the Gnex and the GS3. A few things played into my decision.

1) Future software. I know the SIII is getting fully JB support and probably whatever comes next (Key Lime Pie?). But the Gnex will have it in working form quickly and easily. And it will also have the L build of Android after that, and who knows how long it will ultimately be supported. Being a non-google device, I don't have that same assurance with the SIII.

2) The Gnex is a rooter's dream. There are like 6 kernels and a bunch of different roms to tinker around with. Granted you're running modified stock, but they all seem to work more or less with very few issues. Back on the old days of CM7, GPS was very difficult to get to work, there'd be other buggy stuff etc. And you never could depend on HTC to release source in a timely manner, so that always held back AOSP development as well.

3) $$$. It's only $50 on amazon right now. The S3 is three times the cost. Does the S3 have the best hardware on the market right now? Sure it does (either that or the LTEvo I guess). But that changes every 6 months. So again, it comes down to software support. I also managed to snag free extended batteries through Sprint for just the cost of shipping (about $13) since they're running a special for any Gnex owner right now. So now I'm going to get a stock battery with pretty much the same capacity as the S3.

Those are pretty much my biggest things. The only downside I can think of on the Gnex is the camera. I've heard the light sensor isn't as good, obviously it's only 5MP instead of 8. I guess if you can't live without the best camera available, then maybe you should think about the S3. Or if you really like being able to switch between Touchwiz/Sense and AOSP. I always prefer AOSP. So I went with the Gnex.
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Thanks! I will spend a little more time looking at the Gnex...
 
MizzouBrent said:
Well, about a month later than I expected, but I have processed my order to upgrade to the Gnex. Even got the free extended battery offer that Sprint is currently running. I wanted to say thank you to everyone on this site who has been so helpful in teaching me what I have learned about Android so far. I originally rooted my Evo just to remove bloatware but it has really turned into an obsession.

I may still drop in on the OG forums from time to time but I will likely be spending most of my time over in the Gnex section.
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Thanks for all your insight Mizzou. Enjoy your new phone :D
 
biker57 said:
My wife went through 3 Gnex's with Verizon with repeated issues so I hope all goes better for my freinds here.
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I've heard from a lot of people the gnex is less then stellar. Im stuck between gs3 and ltevo
 
Mikestony said:
If he is, he better get a move on....I didn't eat din-din yet...:D
Just wait til he gets here--his pay will be docked as he is late!:p

Edit again: he's gonna yell at me for hijacking another thread dang it. lol
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ok mikey you are
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to being banned for thread jacking
AGAIN

Sorry for yesterday i was too busy cooking dinner for myself:D

@MizzouBrent you will be sadly missed around these parts. glad to see you move on to a very nice phone. i'm currently happy with my evo lte, but the gnex was one i was considering as well. hope all goes well for you and i alway look forward to interacting with you all over the forums.
 
Finally bro!! Too bad i couldn't talk you into going big red with me...actually using my lte is amazing! ( don't talk data cap. Im not a heavy user. Between the wife and i we barely break 4g). Any who..it's a great phone, only thing i have run into are slow switching radios...but that's prob a vzw thing
 
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