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Verizon Note 2 Pre-order, Release date, and speculation thread

Quick USB tether and the free wifi one work. QUT doesn't need root bit might trigger an entitlement check. Question is will it work on note 2. Obviously the wifi tether requires root.
 
Crap I gotta copy off all my files tonight to my computer in prep for tomorrow.

I think I'm JUST shy of 500 apps which is sick I know...
 
syntrix said:
Anyone comparing these should note if they have unlimited or shared data. JB has an entitlement check which could be different on the note 2.
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I successfully ran "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Free" on my unlocked (not rooted) Galaxy Nexus, and it's now running well on my stock Galaxy Note II on a different network.

I used to use FoxFi on my Nexus, but I moved to the current app I'm using when the JB release b0rked FoxFi on my Galaxy Nexus. Another friend confirmed that FoxFi was working again a few days later, but I didn't go back.

Hi, Lee! :wavey:
 
BRM10984 said:
I successfully ran "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Free" on my unlocked (not rooted) Galaxy Nexus, and it's now running well on my stock Galaxy Note II on a different network.

I used to use FoxFi on my Nexus, but I moved to the current app I'm using when the JB release b0rked FoxFi on my Galaxy Nexus. Another friend confirmed that FoxFi was working again a few days later, but I didn't go back.

Hi, Lee! :wavey:
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unlimited or shared... big diff on VZW! HI!!!!! Small planet, lol.
 
the short version....

never got an email stating "shipped" or recieved a "charged" notice for the credit card.

Called yesterday and was able to get a tracking number. So....

It's on it's way! BITCHES!!!!!!!! :D

in all seriousness, I'm pretty stoked and at the same time, somewhat nervous... I'm giving up my Iphone 5 for the Note 2. After going through the switch and switch-back with the S3, I know not to expect iOS interface plushness.... I'm more prepared knowing that I immediately get SwiftKey, have better batt life, a wonderfully sized screen, and jelly bean (which I believe to be HUGE for the ANDROID world).

More about Jelly Bean... I have used ICS on my wifes S3 and it's far better than anything else Android that I've used. Playing with JB, I truly believe that it's know longer a sacrifice from iOS. Hope it continues to go in that direction.
 
mlc331 said:
the short version....

never got an email stating "shipped" or recieved a "charged" notice for the credit card.

Called yesterday and was able to get a tracking number. So....

It's on it's way! BITCHES!!!!!!!! :D

in all seriousness, I'm pretty stoked and at the same time, somewhat nervous... I'm giving up my Iphone 5 for the Note 2. After going through the switch and switch-back with the S3, I know not to expect iOS interface plushness.... I'm more prepared knowing that I immediately get SwiftKey, have better batt life, a wonderfully sized screen, and jelly bean (which I believe to be HUGE for the ANDROID world).

More about Jelly Bean... I have used ICS on my wifes S3 and it's far better than anything else Android that I've used. Playing with JB, I truly believe that it's know longer a sacrifice from iOS. Hope it continues to go in that direction.
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Android jellybean is just as plush and I dare say iOS doesn't come close to the functionality
 
raiderleaf said:
Okay so here is the scoop:

I just got off the phone with Daniel Ayala from Verizon Wireless who is a customer service support manager. He put me on hold for 15 minutes to review this with upper management to find out the story. Here are the results:

  • Current Unlimited Data customers WHO USE THE BUILT IN HOT-SPOT CAPABILITY will be charged $30/mo for their tethering service. Customers who are on a restricted data package (with GB limits) can tether for free using this capability but are susceptible to overage charges if they exceed their GB limit.
  • For Unlimited Data Package Customers, the $30/mo tethering charge can be AVOIDED ENTIRELY if you use a 3rd Party application to tether (NOT THE BUILT-IN HOTSPOT CAPABILITY). Daniel gave SPECIFIC instruction that users with unlimited data packages can go to the Google Play Store (Used it by name) and download a 3rd party app to tether. This way, it shows up that unlimited data shows as being used through a 3rd party app instead of a 1st party provided service which still falls within the Verizon guidelines. The call was recorded and I can reference it anytime in the future should Verizon try to floor me on my bill if I do it this way.

With that said, does anyone know of any good 3rd party tethering apps that are compatible with the new Jelly Bean on the GN2?
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The best setup on any device you can get the BL unlocked is a custom ROM, OTHER than the Note 2 due to all the S-Pen related stuffs I guess. It is possible that VZW's WiFi tether stuff will be bypassable on the Note 2 I suppose with a custom ROM. It that happens you will be able to use Androids built in WiFi tether functionality that is normally tied to VZW's billing app with the ROM builder just killing VZW's stuff and putting in a standard toggle for it.

I hope there are versions of stock android out soon that have S-Pen variety features, but I figure a Wacom and Pen toting Nexus of some sort would have to happen first for that to materialize.

As far as other tether apps I wouldn't hold your breath to have one that works right out of the gate. Some stuff has changed somehow in the latest Samsung Galaxy devices or TouchWiz itself and a lot of the WiFi tether apps aren't working yet generally on them, root or not.

BTW, the reason all of this is possible is because of the C-Block rules. They can charge you for supported tethering and their app to do it, but can't stop you from doing it yourself with what you pay in the first place. Which is how tethering was in the early days. It was free, UNLESS you wanted the Network operator to help you get it working.
 
Mines will arrive tomorrow at 430! I'm so excited to get to play with it after a long day at work. Sad that I won't get home early enough to customize but it can wait :)
 
To those that buy from authorized dealers and not from Verizon corporate stores be aware that if you have any problems and need to return or exchange the phone you can't go through Verizon to get it done.
 
syntrix said:
unlimited or shared... big diff on VZW! HI!!!!! Small planet, lol.
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Unlimited. Not "Unlimited with small-print throttling at 100mb/2GB/etc" unlimited. Unlimited unlimited. :D

That said, I also had truly unlimited 4G on Verizon when I had my Galaxy Nexus. Yep- I willingly gave that up. I was paying way too much to Verizon every month.
 
Just set up email alerts from FedEx lol. Should hein hand at 3pm tomorrow...or we'll waiting at the hotel.

I say everyone post a ridiculous picture of yourself when you open it haha
 
Well, mine is in Newark, NJ, it's final destination before it reaches me.

All I can say is...

I am so not going to be able to sleep tonight!

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Oh and I have already affixed a post-it note to leave it, with my signature and my husbands, in case the FedEx guy gets any notions about taking off if I can't hear him (my dogs are loud sometimes). So that sucker is staying on my porch. But chances are I'll sit in my living room listening for his butt to get here all day. :P
 
Alice Kaye said:
Well, mine is in Newark, NJ, it's final destination before it reaches me.

All I can say is...

I am so not going to be able to sleep tonight!

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Oh and I have already affixed a post-it note to leave it, with my signature and my husbands, in case the FedEx guy gets any notions about taking off if I can't hear him (my dogs are loud sometimes). So that sucker is staying on my porch. But chances are I'll sit in my living room listening for his butt to get here all day. :P
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My note says..
"Dear FedEx guy or gal,
I am home so please wait for me to answer the door.
If you have any thoughts of doing a ring & run and leaving before I can get to the door. I WILL chase you down." :)
 
PetiePal said:
Just set up email alerts from FedEx lol. Should hein hand at 3pm tomorrow...or we'll waiting at the hotel.

I say everyone post a ridiculous picture of yourself when you open it haha
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I'll spare you all the photo my wife took of the cheesin' smirk on my face with Carly in the background when I got mine almost four weeks ago... LOL.
 
Harplayr said:
My note says..
"Dear FedEx guy or gal,
I am home so please wait for me to answer the door.
If you have any thoughts of doing a ring & run and leaving before I can get to the door. I WILL chase you down." :)
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Maybe I should go put up another one that says, "Knock HARD! I have dogs, they're loud and I'm slow." Haha. Because sometimes I can't hear people when they knock unless the dogs bark. I swear, the delivery guys knock softly so they can run back to their truck as fast as possible.

Buttheads!
 
Harplayr said:
To those that buy from authorized dealers and not from Verizon corporate stores be aware that if you have any problems and need to return or exchange the phone you can't go through Verizon to get it done.
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I've bought Sprint phones from authorized dealers and have taken them to Sprint corp for repair or replacement no questions asked. Are you saying you can't do that with Verizon?
 
I'm following behind a FedEx truck should I stop and hijack him before I head home to see if he has my note hahaha! Tomorrow is gonna be the longest day of my life!
 
BRM10984 said:
I successfully ran "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Free" on my unlocked (not rooted) Galaxy Nexus, and it's now running well on my stock Galaxy Note II on a different network.
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I'm trying to run the "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" on my AT&T Note 2 and when I try to log on to it from my laptop, it requires a network key. Is this an AT&T thing?
 
Morpeeeenote said:
I'm following behind a FedEx truck should I stop and hijack him before I head home to see if he has my note hahaha! Tomorrow is gonna be the longest day of my life!
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Hahaha! I had a visual. You're too funny. Don't go getting yourself locked up. You're at the home stretch. :p
 
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