Sepero
Linux Guru
The reasons I prefer the S4 are
- removable battery
- micro sdcard slot
- bigger screen
- split screen apps
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Your thoughts/expectations of the HTC One (was the M7)
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I prefer the One for the Boom Sound and the dual-diaphragm microphones, those are features that I lack on my One X (LTEvo), and the brighter LCD screen, something I like about my present one in the desert sun. Features that the SGS4 lacks.
Thought I'd toss that out, Sammy thoughts are welcome but this is the One thread.
Thought I'd toss that out, Sammy thoughts are welcome but this is the One thread.
BillyODU
Member
I did like the split screen apps, I like that idea for the future of phones.
toad6386
Android Enthusiast
Sorry no link, but I remember reading somewhere (probably sourced form one of the One forums I frequent on a nearly hourly basis
), that the One will receive an update to 4.2 before too long, this summer, maybe???Between the 1 and S4, it's going to come down to preference. Both phones are flagships for a reason, and have their own distinguishing by design. Else we'd all be drooling over the next iSamTC541...
Sorry no link, but I remember reading somewhere (probably sourced form one of the One forums I frequent on a nearly hourly basis
Between the 1 and S4, it's going to come down to preference. Both phones are flagships for a reason, and have their own distinguishing by design. Else we'd all be drooling over the next iSamTC541...
I am looking for it but I posted a link to that very article last week I think. Yes the One has been tapped to get 4.2 within one to two months. An HTC tipster has also leaked a list of all of HTC's models that will get 4.2 in the coming months along with updated Sense (mostly the One X series including the Evo 4g LTE).
Yeah I agree that it is definitely going to come down to preference. I personally despise TouchWiz and no longer Root and Flash ROMS so the Galaxy isn't even in the running. I am an HTC man through and through.
toad6386
Android Enthusiast
See?!?!? I knew I wasn't crazy (About that anyway
)I do root, but usually not until the warranty is over (just being a chicken), and never have been able to stay on a sense-less ROM for more than a few hours, if that much, so I'm with you!
See?!?!? I knew I wasn't crazy (About that anyway
I do root, but usually not until the warranty is over (just being a chicken), and never have been able to stay on a sense-less ROM for more than a few hours, if that much, so I'm with you!
I used to change out ROMS like crazy. I come from the early days of Windows Mobile when it was almost necessary to load custom ROMs just to get rid of the insane amount of bloat and to get any kind of speed. Eventually after the OG Evo I got sick of constantly resetting everything and just want to use my phone as a phone. Since I have gone all stock I have been a much happier Tech Geek
Sense just makes Sense for me (Pun intended )
toad6386
Android Enthusiast
Here's a cure to those of us jonesing on more info regarding the release date of the One. Not really saying anything, other than there's nothing to say, but we sure are wondering...
If my first smart phone had been the HTC Evo 4G Shift (Desire Z to my Euro-cousins) picked up in January 2011, I'd have likely never joined a forum at all.
Battery life just lasted and lasted, everything just worked, and it was a pleasure to use, every time. Never rooted it - it took a literal beating for nearly two years - including a swim in the river, and so many drops that the aluminum case around the speaker crimped shut in the center.
And it just worked like a champ, with zero babysitting of anything. Just stock, arrange home screens, add apps and boom! Go.
Battery life just lasted and lasted, everything just worked, and it was a pleasure to use, every time. Never rooted it - it took a literal beating for nearly two years - including a swim in the river, and so many drops that the aluminum case around the speaker crimped shut in the center.
And it just worked like a champ, with zero babysitting of anything. Just stock, arrange home screens, add apps and boom! Go.
oldpalmguy
Newbie
A really nice phone. I overshop/analyze before buying/upgrading. The ifixit guide tells us that the phone is not intended to have a battery replacement nor any repairs. A shattered screen, bad battery, bad micro usb or anything else is cause for replacement of the phone or factory-only repair. It looks like a case is mandatory for this phone. I really like the phone, just wish it was less a piece of personal jewelry and more real world practical. I'd like to see:
Bigger battery or replaceable battery. (Just for once take that issue off the table.)
Dedicated camera button to start camera and also to trigger the shot.
Design revised to facilitate a minimum level of repairability/serviceability.
SD slot.
Bigger battery or replaceable battery. (Just for once take that issue off the table.)
Dedicated camera button to start camera and also to trigger the shot.
Design revised to facilitate a minimum level of repairability/serviceability.
SD slot.
davewood44
Well-Known Member
I got a black unlocked delivered today by royal mail. Ordered from phones4u SIM free only yesterday. Was supposed to be delivered next week so surprised I got it today. Not even a dispatch email received!
Rush
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If "only" we could have what we want.
Anyway, here's a new video explaining more specifically about the HTC One.
'Intended for those who might have not seen this video before.'
Thread title updated.
toad6386
Android Enthusiast
sean76
Android Expert
Only 17 case-shopping days left...arty:
Diztronic man...
Did anyone read this on Sprint's HTC One pre-register page (HTC One: The New HTC Phone from Sprint) "Restrictions apply. Requires new 2-year Agreement. Eligible only on new lines of service. not eligible on upgrades." I personally think it is either wrong info or poorly worded and means something else because the press release clearly states New and Existing customers can pre-order the phone. Thoughts?
Sounds like Verizon customer bait doesn't it?
makes sense to me. if you want the discounted price on sprint, you will have to sign a new two year agreement. sure new and existing people can pre order.. this is standard sprint speak... what is confusing?? perhaps I am missing what sikclown is asking? 
That's the standard, but he's saying that the fine print isn't having an upgrade with a new contract, only for new customers or new lines.
Remember when Sprint cut early upgrade deals for two days at the LTEvo launch? I missed that by one day for my wife and they insisted that I needed a new line to get her a new phone. (So, we waited.)
Remember when Sprint cut early upgrade deals for two days at the LTEvo launch? I missed that by one day for my wife and they insisted that I needed a new line to get her a new phone. (So, we waited.)
Wolfedude88
Android Expert
makes sense to me. if you want the discounted price on sprint, you will have to sign a new two year agreement. sure new and existing people can pre order.. this is standard sprint speak... what is confusing?? perhaps I am missing what sikclown is asking?
The fact it says new lines only, upgrades not eligible. So it sounds like if you ate upgrading your line then you cannot preorder.
That isn't standard at all.
makes sense to me. if you want the discounted price on sprint, you will have to sign a new two year agreement. sure new and existing people can pre order.. this is standard sprint speak... what is confusing?? perhaps I am missing what sikclown is asking?
Yes this is exactly what I am pointing out. It is a strange add on to put out there. Update: Well it looks like Sprint was confused as well and the page now reads "Restrictions apply. Requires new 2-year Agreement or eligible upgrade".