AnonGuy
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Note 3 users going to the Note 4
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AnonGuy
Android Enthusiast
Many are doing that. That's why you can't find any in stores. How's that working out for Samsung, though?
blkbeltkid17
Android Expert
just a few more things that is gonna push me away from the N4/edge and towards the Nexus 6, but with that I am always weary about Motorola phones I have had some pretty horrendous experience with them in past but I have not owned one since Google acquired them so it maybe worth it to give them another go.
I bought the note 4 and it is an amazing phone, especially the camera. I gave my girlfriend my note 3 which was a good phone but the note 4 is alot better
cantstopthee
Newbie
Hi, all. Got a question. On my not 3 I used to make some funny pictures with my buddies using the S Pen. Basically like photoshop. Pretty cut and dry, cut someones face out, save it, find a picture you want to edit, select edit, hold the screen and, bam, paste. I can't for the life of me figure this out on here. It's set up completely different. I can't access scrapbook from the gallery. Anyone have the solution? I've been dying to use this new S Pen and get some laughs out of it.
blkbeltkid17
Android Expert
good stuff man I hope you like it
I know if i get the nexus I am gonna miss the s pen (even though I hardly use it now)
markyboy81
Well-Known Member
I'd like to know this as well, although I fear that samsung has removed this feature. Used to be able to hold the spen button and draw around something but this no longer works.
Only way around this is to use an app like photoshop touch. However, this doesn't work on the Note 4 for some reason so you have to download it separately.
TrueFangz
Android Enthusiast
I just got the Note 4 yesterday. I had the Note 3 since VZ launch date in USA in October 2013. I had HORRIBLE reception with that phone unfortunately. Also had some issues with WiFi and BT being used simultaneously.
So last week I went and got the Moto Droid Turbo. lasted 8 days, and it had to go back! I missed Samy
The Turbo was just OK. In my opinion the battery and turbo charging wasn't all it was cracked up to be, and I personally believe both the Note 3 and 4 performed better. The Moto also was heavy for it's size, and just too plain and not as pleasant of an interface to use with stock launcher and apps opposed to the touchwiz exprience.
For Android phones, I started on Moto OG Droid, then Droid Bionic, then Droid Razr Maxx HD. The Note 3 was my first Samy android phone.
Anyhow, Not even 24 full hours with my Note 4 yet, and I can already say I'm pleased I made the exchange and came back to Samy.
Other than a few aesthetic changes to the OS and some apps, it's not much different of an interface. I did notice it has a couple new features, but I also believe that some of the features from the N3 were not carried over to the N4. I also think that this device is more of a memory hog than the N3. With my N3 I usually had 1 to 1.25 gigs of RAM used up, where on my N4 with the exact same setup with my custom apps, and disabled all the bloatware possible, I'm easily using 2.25 to 2.5 gigs of Ram out of the 2.72 available on my device. So I'm worried that I may eventually experience lag issues in the future while playing games, or watching videos etc.
I'm not too fond of the horizontal lines on the front of the phone, they impede the notification LED and the soft key lights.
Other than that, I get way better reception on this phone so far, so I'm sure it'll be a keeper.
So last week I went and got the Moto Droid Turbo. lasted 8 days, and it had to go back! I missed Samy
The Turbo was just OK. In my opinion the battery and turbo charging wasn't all it was cracked up to be, and I personally believe both the Note 3 and 4 performed better. The Moto also was heavy for it's size, and just too plain and not as pleasant of an interface to use with stock launcher and apps opposed to the touchwiz exprience.
For Android phones, I started on Moto OG Droid, then Droid Bionic, then Droid Razr Maxx HD. The Note 3 was my first Samy android phone.
Anyhow, Not even 24 full hours with my Note 4 yet, and I can already say I'm pleased I made the exchange and came back to Samy.
Other than a few aesthetic changes to the OS and some apps, it's not much different of an interface. I did notice it has a couple new features, but I also believe that some of the features from the N3 were not carried over to the N4. I also think that this device is more of a memory hog than the N3. With my N3 I usually had 1 to 1.25 gigs of RAM used up, where on my N4 with the exact same setup with my custom apps, and disabled all the bloatware possible, I'm easily using 2.25 to 2.5 gigs of Ram out of the 2.72 available on my device. So I'm worried that I may eventually experience lag issues in the future while playing games, or watching videos etc.
I'm not too fond of the horizontal lines on the front of the phone, they impede the notification LED and the soft key lights.
Other than that, I get way better reception on this phone so far, so I'm sure it'll be a keeper.
cantstopthee
Newbie
You can still cut out anything you want, you no longer have to hold down the button, bring up the menu and hit image clip.
I just don't know how to add the clip to another picture. It's pissing me off.
Jore
Android Enthusiast
The only reason why I went to the note 4 is because my wife was due for an upgrade and she let me take the 4 and she got my note 3. The note 4 is an awesome phone as is the note 3. There isn't any huge upgrades aside from a better screen and a tad bit faster processor. If my wife wasn't due for an upgrade I would have stayed with the note 3.
markyboy81
Well-Known Member
Ok, so with your help I've figured it out. Cut out an image using image clip as you said. Then navigate within gallery to find a picture you want to paste on to.
Click the edit icon at the top (3 from the right), this will take you into studio. Then click menu top right (3 dots) and select clipboard. You should see the image you've just image clipped. Select it and voila. Not quite as simple as the note 3 but not too bad.
TexasRelic
Newbie
Went from a 3 to a 4 since we needed a new phone on our business account (poor FNG got the 3 and I got the 4). My opinion is with all of the work it is to setup a new device it was not that much of an upgrade to the 4. Yes its awesome looking and its great to get a new phone but it has all of the same features as the Note 3. The Spen seems smoother and the writing easier, the screen is great and a few other additional features but if I had to pay for it I would stay with the 3.
markyboy81
Well-Known Member
The Note 3 is a great phone but for me the Note 4 is still worth the upgrade.
The camera is much improved on the Note 4, as is the screen.
Battery life is also better, as is performance.
I also prefer the new design and feel of the phone.
We're probably getting to a point now where improvements are only going to be incremental. However, the note 4 improves on the Note 3 in almost every area, and to me it's worth the jump.
The camera is much improved on the Note 4, as is the screen.
Battery life is also better, as is performance.
I also prefer the new design and feel of the phone.
We're probably getting to a point now where improvements are only going to be incremental. However, the note 4 improves on the Note 3 in almost every area, and to me it's worth the jump.
cantstopthee
Newbie
Ah, thanks, man. Time to get some laughs going again.
danielary29
Member
Just went from n3 to n4 yesterday software is a bit different but liking it so far all tho i noticed my battery is already down to nothing in less then a day so i need to check more on that
TexasRelic
Newbie
Congratulations on the new Note! I had the same issue with mine and the battery life has been getting better every day. Give it a few days and you will notice an improvement.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
While it's a given that from year to year, OEM's will increase hardware specifications to make the "new" series of phone "better," I don't think that the jump from the Note 3 to the Note 4 is quite as significant a bump as it was from the Note 2 to the Note 3. Speaking specifically to what the US providers offered, I've broken down the most significant improvements:
Note 2 to Note 3
- Quad-core 1.6 GHz Exynos 4412 vs. Quad 2.3ghz Snapdragon 800
- 16gb vs. 32gb internal storage
- 2gb RAM vs. 3gb RAM
- 720p vs. 1080p
- 8mp rear camera vs. 13mp rear camera
- 1080p video capture vs. 4k video capture
- Physical dimensions Note 2 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 in) vs. Note 3 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 in)
Note 3 to Note 4
- 1080p vs. 2k
- quad snapdragon 800 2.3ghz vs. quad snapdragon 805 2.7ghz
- 13mp rear camera vs. 16mp rear camera
- 2mp ff camera vs. 3.7mp ff camera
- 3200mah vs. 3220mah battery
- Aluminum trim vs. Plastic
- Physical dimensions Note 3 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 in) vs. 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 in)
Now, like I mentioned, stating whether or not a phone is a "true" upgrade, is all subjective. But, just looking at the jumps from the Note 2 to the Note 3, to me, those were far significant improvements as compared to what they did with the Note 3 to Note 4. That said, I still think the Note 4 is a great choice for phone, but I still take the viewpoint that, if I were upgrading from a Note 2, it would be a no brainer. Upgrading from a Note 3 all comes down to what is most important for people's needs.
The Note 4's upgrades didn't have enough larger jumps for me, to warrant an upgrade. The most significant choices for me, would have come from the amount of internal storage, the RAM, and if they had increased the screen size without compromising the physical dimensions. I had stated previously that, the taller height of the Note 4 felt somewhat awkward to me (although, I probably would've made an adjustment easily), but again, that's all subjective as some people prefer that.
blkbeltkid17
Android Expert
well its offical I have made my choice to leave the note behind and jump back to the nexus line I orderd my nexus 6 today and should be here moneday I cant waite. for me as drex pointed out I didnt see enough change between the note 3 and 4 to make the jump and knowing the devloper comunity wont be behind the 4 as much as the nexus was also a factor for me so thats that for me ladies and gents 
I couldnet be happier
I couldnet be happier
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KOLIO
Guest
well its offical I have made my choice to leave the note behind and jump back to the nexus line I orderd my nexus 6 today and should be here moneday I cant waite. for me as drex pointed out I didnt see enough change between the note 3 and 4 to make the jump and knowing the devloper comunity wont be behind the 4 as much as the nexus was also a factor for me so thats that for me ladies and gents
Enjoy the NEXUS 6 & hope you'll leave a review/comparison once you're acclimated:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4/875947-note4-vs-nexus-6-a.html
blkbeltkid17
Android Expert
I most certainly will and the note 3 is so much like the 4 and I have had some time alone with the 4 I think I can leave a good one...
Kolio Completely off topic here I see your quite Xposed there care to help an xposed noob or got a thread I can see?
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KOLIO
Guest
In a nutshell,it's basically like a GOOGLE PLAY STORE for rooted devices,adding features that you want & skip the rest.
Xposed Framework Installer Explained - YouTube
Xposed Framework / Modules - What is it ? - How to Install - YouTube
Once you install the XPOSED INSTALLER,it's pretty much self-explanatory.
Occasionally,you'll get a module that might not play nice w/your device.Most of the time,no biggie,just uninstall it.
However,if you're rooted & have a custom recovery,make a back-up of your existing ROM beforehand as some insurance......
blkbeltkid17
Android Expert
love it I have looked into in the past week and most of the links I have found to DL the installer have been down but I will try again I am a YouTube junkie and I herd you can block the pre viewing adds with xposed and for that along I would be giving some one a whole lot of beer money
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KOLIO
Guest
love it I have looked into in the past week and most of the links I have found to DL the installer have been down but I will try again I am a YouTube junkie and I herd you can block the pre viewing adds with xposed and for that along I would be giving some one a whole lot of beer money
Added another link to the above post......
blkbeltkid17
Android Expert
tonight looks like it is gonna be an android night I love these nights
thanks again good sir and now we can get back on topic IF we must lol