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[Q] Which phone should I buy guys?

Guys I am planning to buy a new phone. I want your suggestions about choosing the right one. I am relying on good battery life and phone which has a good amount of development going on (custom roms, kernels, miui, cyanogenmod, ics etc.) coz I love to fiddle with devices a lot. My current choices are :
Samsung galaxy R
Samsung galaxy S plus
HTC Desire S
HTC Incredible S
These are my options but senior members can suggest me phone in range of 23000 INR ($475).
Thanks in advance guys
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Gs2 !!!
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Isn't Galaxy Nexus coming to India soon? It definitely has those things (though battery life preferred with custom kernel) and is probably of choice (until the new quadcores come out in a few months anyway) for tinkering. But I'm not sure you can get it for $475, unless they offer it more cheaply there. I got mine for $550ish, and that's considered cheap here.

DeshTwo said:
Gs2 !!!
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GS2 @ $475???
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thebobp said:
Isn't Galaxy Nexus coming to India soon? It definitely has those things (though battery life preferred with custom kernel) and is probably of choice (until the new quadcores come out in a few months anyway) for tinkering. But I'm not sure you can get it for $475, unless they offer it more cheaply there. I got mine for $550ish, and that's considered cheap here.
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Yup. But $550 is costly for me. Already pushing my limits for my said price range
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Umm.. If you look for design and Sense UI, go for HTC. But if you want a performance device then I would suggest Samsung R or S Plus.
Thought for 23k you can even get Optimus 2x or Optimus 3D.
But if your just gonna stick with Samsung and HTC. I would suggest Samsung for the performance. No wonder HTC's Sense UI is far better than any other device out there but its just your decision whether wanna go with Design and Looks or Performance and Built Quality!

have a look at the new Htc series One,
HTC One X, HTC One S and HTC One V

DEFINITELY GALAXY S III!!
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hikarugo said:
DEFINITELY GALAXY S III!!
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very good phone but i'm not fun with the 4,8 inchscreen!!

Niklaus82 said:
very good phone but i'm not fun with the 4,8 inchscreen!!
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2 years ago, I prefer 3.7" phones to 4.3" phones. But now, 3.7" and 4.3" seem too small for me. Just try it first and you'll like it and even want a bigger one. Anyway, the 4.8" screen was rumoured to have a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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ashzoomerintrack said:
Yup. But $550 is costly for me. Already pushing my limits for my said price range
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I see. For that price, you might consider the HTC Sensation. I think the HTC Rezound occasionally gets that low (say with special promotions), but I can't find any at this moment.
I'm not familiar with any of the "cheaper" manufacturers (Huawei or the like) but it might be something to look into.

If your not in a hurry to get a phone. I would suggest you too wait for like till April or May. There are like 20+ phones getting launched by then.
HTC's One series are gonna be available globally by April. Even LG, Samsung, Sony has launched some new phones and they all comes with ICS 4.
So you may wait for sometime and I bet its worth waiting for.

Akzey said:
If your not in a hurry to get a phone. I would suggest you too wait for like till April or May. There are like 20+ phones getting launched by then.
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That's actually a good point. Old phones usually take a price dip when their successor comes out. The HTC Rezound is sure to take one when the One X comes out, for instance, similarly for the Samsung Galaxy S2 when the S3 comes out.
So if you can wait, I'm going to speculate that those phones might dip down into your (OP's) price range. (But you should allow for a margin of error ).

If I were you, I would check the forum on what phone has the most development ... That way, you can have a lot of Rom choices hehehe
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Stay away from HTC
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Lol. Why so negative towards HTC? Ever have an Htc sensation on ics? After that you should come back and judge
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Stay away from HTC
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Swyped From Space Using My ICS Flavored Sensation
Virtuous Inquisition 3.0

i use a HTC Desire S. the performance is good. i like the 3,7inch screen. not too short, not too big. it costs about 270bugs.
The support from the devs are very good. at the moment i use android 4 and wait for android 4 and sense 4
greets

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Stay away from HTC
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I'd like to know why too.
I've got my HTC desire for ~two years and never had any problems. + there are a lot of roms for the device.
Among your choices I'd go for the HTC Desire S.

[SUGGEST] Buying my first Android!

Hello everybody,
I will buying my first android very soon and my budget is of INR 25,000 = 451.811 USD = 358.611 EUR
The prices are to be considered for unlocked devices.
Requirements:-
I would prefer ICS on it. It won't matter wether it comes preloaded or an update would be available afterwards.
It should have a front facing camera as now it is a requirement for me.
If possible suggest dual core smartphones.
The back camera should be minimum of 5 Mega-pixel with flash.
I would also prefer such phones which have developer community support.
It is preferable to have phones of Sony, HTC or Samsung as I don't trust other companies much.
My List:-
Sony Xperia P
I have heard it is a good phone but it's battery life may be shorter & I have also heard that due to the new white pixel techonlogy of Sony battery life is not a big problem as it consumes less power.
HTC Sensation
It is great phone but it was released last year and I have heard so may issues relating to it such as Death grip, unresponsive touch screen, poor battery life, improper viewing angles.
Suggestions are welcome but please see to it that it meets my list of requirements.

Get a Samsung Galaxy S3.
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has oyourcha
Shinydude100 said:
Get a Samsung Galaxy S3.
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Mate I have given my budget and in our country it is not available within that range.

topazonic said:
Mate I have given my budget and in our country it is not available within that range.
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Oh, I see. Can you post that amount in U.S. Dollars then? Lol
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Htc one S
You can go in for the HTC one S

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Oh, I see. Can you post that amount in U.S. Dollars then? Lol
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Sorry mate.
Post updated. Actually I use currency converter plugin that caused the problem while posting.

If that's the Indian rupee, $448 can get you a SGS3 if only it were available in India.. there's always buying it somewhere online and having it shipped to your country as an option.
If not, there's the Galaxy Nexus that I would recommend second.
I'd never recommend an HTC, due to in part that sense is nonsense. What's the point of going to a dev community with a sense phone if the #1 motif will be REMOVING Sense? Lol. I'd avoid HTC altogether. The beats by dre sound is a joke, just overpowered bass. Get Samsung, then combine it with voodoo sound.
Don't make the mistake of getting an SGSII though.
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What about the HTC One like was suggested? From everything I've read it looks amazing (great screen, great camera). Then again, idk of that falls into the price range either.

Shinydude100 said:
If that's the Indian rupee, can get you a SGS3 if only it were available in India.. there's always buying it somewhere online and having it shipped to your country as an option.
If not, there's the Galaxy Nexus that I would recommend second.
I'd never recommend an HTC, due to in part that sense is nonsense. What's the point of going to a dev community with a sense phone if the #1 motif will be REMOVING Sense? Lol. I'd avoid HTC altogether. The beats by dre sound is a joke, just overpowered bass. Get Samsung, then combine it with voodoo sound.
Don't make the mistake of getting an SGSII though.
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Yeah, I also thought the same. What do you think about Xperia P as it meets most of my requirements.
Thanks for reply mate. +1

I'd take an Xperia P. sony is the best.

anthonycr said:
What about the HTC One like was suggested? From everything I've read it looks amazing (great screen, great camera). Then again, idk of that falls into the price range either.
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You mean One S? In India it's available for above 25K and one V don't have secondary cam which is a requirement for me.

fakaly said:
I'd take an Xperia P. sony is the best.
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But would it have custom ROM's support?

Would you be able to afford the Galaxy Note? I would highly recommend it

carbonassassin said:
Would you be able to afford the Galaxy Note? I would highly recommend it
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The phone is nice mate but I find it's screen pretty big. A tablet would rather be a better choice then.

How about Sensation XE?
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Get a HTC One X

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topazonic said:
The phone is nice mate but I find it's screen pretty big. A tablet would rather be a better choice then.
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The screen is daunting at first but you get used to it really quickly and wonder how you ever used anything smaller XD
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Get HTC one x mate!! Best phone I've ever held in my hand!
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sry dude but samsung galaxy/note series are the best devices with android ICS...
Think about it...

HTC One X vs. Samsung Galaxy SIII

I would like to know what you guys think about that 2 phones. Because im goin to buy a new phone but im not sure which one
Why is SIII/One X better? What exactly is better?
Thanks :3
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Oh Hell NO!
not again...

TMProduct1onZ said:
I would like to know what you guys think about that 2 phones. Because im goin to buy a new phone but im not sure which one
Why is SIII/One X better? What exactly is better?
Thanks :3
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Plenty of threads there to compare...both are old phones now so doesn't matter what you buy. Wait for newer phones this holiday season, may be a new nexus or Note 2 or may be HTC Super phone or LG Snapdragon S4 quad core beast.
Now is not the time to waste and bother about One X vs SGS3 debate.

kirdroid said:
Plenty of threads there to compare...both are old phones now so doesn't matter what you buy. Wait for newer phones this holiday season, may be a new nexus or Note 2 or may be HTC Super phone or LG Snapdragon S4 quad core beast.
Now is not the time to waste and bother about One X vs SGS3 debate.
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old phones are you joking?

kirdroid said:
Plenty of threads there to compare...both are old phones now so doesn't matter what you buy. Wait for newer phones this holiday season, may be a new nexus or Note 2 or may be HTC Super phone or LG Snapdragon S4 quad core beast.
Now is not the time to waste and bother about One X vs SGS3 debate.
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Hmmm maybe i should do that... but one x/s3 = old
However... About LG.. i have one atm and its my second LG.. and im never gonna buy a LG phone again! Worst support ever + no ics update for mine until december LG = Lies Good
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OMG..but at this point of time WAIT..plenty of stuff is around the corner ..iPhone 5, Nexus, etc..so check them out first n then make your decision..it's hardly 20 days to go..
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Be carfull one x is crap plus HTC bad service ,bad communication ,at least with gs3 u will get jelly bean next week,one x has to wait till next year

LakshayX said:
OMG..but at this point of time WAIT..plenty of stuff is around the corner ..iPhone 5, Nexus, etc..so check them out first n then make your decision..it's hardly 20 days to go..
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20 days for what?

atrako1973 said:
Be carfull one x is crap plus HTC bad service ,bad communication ,at least with gs3 u will get jelly bean next week,one x has to wait till next year
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Hahaha, sg3 will have jb, but jelly bean makes sg3 better than hox??? I dont think so. Since we defeated sg3 in benchmarks, hox Fórum is full of people crying about everything. We have the best phone till now. Just enjoy it. My hox is quiet brillant even using firmware 1.16.707.4
Enviado desde mi HTC One X

LakshayX said:
OMG..but at this point of time WAIT..plenty of stuff is around the corner ..iPhone 5, Nexus, etc..so check them out first n then make your decision..it's hardly 20 days to go..
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Uhm yeah i think i should really wait for the new nexus. But this LG is killing me -.- never, never again. Thanks for ur reply.
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Those two phones are very similar hardware wise ...so yes, JB will bring a victory to S3. Its all about software now.
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Again. When this is going to end?
HOX - ICS
GS3 - JB
The choice is yours.

Your just gonna get answers from the people who own each phone.
I could sit here and say that the One X is twenty times better, but thats becuase im a One X owner and have always liked HTC.
HTC for me just get the design right, on certain phones. Which I LOVE especially the HOX!
I have used both, and must say I still prefer the HOX but it is just personal preference, if you want a phone that looks like a pebble, get the SG3! if you want a beautiful phone get the HOX !

Arsaw said:
Again. When this is going to end?
HOX - ICS
GS3 - JB
The choice is yours.
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Hehe sorry and thx :3
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Hehe sorry and thx :3
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JB confirmed coming to the One X by HTC
this is really ridiculous

Arsaw said:
Again. When this is going to end?
HOX - ICS
GS3 - JB
The choice is yours.
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Wrong. It is the same as if I ll say..
Sg3 ladies
Hox men.
Has no point dude.
Jelly bean will be in all lastest phone.
Enviado desde mi HTC One X

Want an embedded battery and no external sdcard slot, but the One X, want those options in another phone, buy the SGS3 -at least if you're on AT&T. Seems a no brainer...
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Apex_Strider said:
Want an embedded battery and no external sdcard slot, but the One X, want those options in another phone, buy the SGS3 -at least if you're on AT&T. Seems a no brainer...
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Want cheap plastic phone, horrible and useless ui, very unrealistic colors on your display ? Buy sgs3. Seriously guys both phones have theyr + and -, in the end its up to your personal needs, whats more important to you.
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feis said:
Want cheap plastic phone, horrible and useless ui, very unrealistic colors on your display ? Buy sgs3. Seriously guys both phones have theyr + and -, in the end its up to your personal needs, whats more important to you.
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yup cheap tender soft plastics coated and lacquered like an old wooden door with no metallic frame protecting the screen glass
as for any UI performance claims the latest 2.17 update for the One X gives almost project butter smoothness!

feis said:
Want cheap plastic phone, horrible and useless ui, very unrealistic colors on your display ? Buy sgs3. Seriously guys both phones have theyr + and -, in the end its up to your personal needs, whats more important to you.
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Don't buy LG they are just terrible I've heard a lot of good and bad about HTC so I would go s3 I love the phone and since its sold so many so far jelly bean and the next version of android will be coming to it and if not Samsung will do goodies package
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oh and Samsung supports the dev community unlike everyone else
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Htc one x vs Nexus 4

I've recently been thinking of switching to Nexus 4 i've been doing research and all i read is positive feedback but i want to know if it would be worth it to change from an HTC ONE X to a nexus 4 , whats better

The N4 is undobutedly better but why upgrade from a One X? The hardware of the One X is still good, IMO it's not worth upgrading to a N4. Spend some time reading then flash CM10.1 and you're good to go.

Nigeldg said:
The N4 is undobutedly better but why upgrade from a One X? The hardware of the One X is still good, IMO it's not worth upgrading to a N4. Spend some time reading then flash CM10.1 and you're good to go.
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Well the HTC updates take FOREVER . and i OTA updated to JB like an idiot i have Rogers HTC ONE X so it upgraded my Hboot and build so now i can't flash any ROMS but the sense roms i have Viper XL 3.1 but you cant use anything else really so it really sucks.

One x is still good but nexus 4 outclasses it in every way except the camera
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nexus 4 forever

Where would i buy it infront like not on google play where i have to wait 2 weeks of shipping ?

Nexus 4 has a awful camera comparing to one x.
Nexus 4 has a inferior screen... You will feel the difference as soon as u get it.
nexus 4 has is developer community and cheaper price. So u get what u pay for..I can put it that way.
Not a bad deal in the end.
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Take into consideration the fact that the Nexus 4 has a glass back - in case you're likely to drop it a lot!

jags_the1 said:
Nexus 4 has a awful camera comparing to one x.
Nexus 4 has a inferior screen... You will feel the difference as soon as u get it.
nexus 4 has is developer community and cheaper price. So u get what u pay for..I can put it that way.
Not a bad deal in the end.
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so your saying I should stay with my nexus 4?

Nigeldg said:
The N4 is undobutedly better but why upgrade from a One X? The hardware of the One X is still good, IMO it's not worth upgrading to a N4. Spend some time reading then flash CM10.1 and you're good to go.
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yes, another user in agreement, with CM10.1! Its a snap once you do a little research.

ronnyg12 said:
I've recently been thinking of switching to Nexus 4 i've been doing research and all i read is positive feedback but i want to know if it would be worth it to change from an HTC ONE X to a nexus 4 , whats better
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One X is great man

mateo99 said:
One X is great man
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another vote for the One X, its a very good phone.

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If you don't buy the N4 from the Play Store then there's no point in buying it at all. The brilliant thing about the N4 is that you get so much for such a low price, if you take away the value for money then you end up seeing that there are probably better choices available.
I've just ordered a N4 myself from the Play Store, but I currently have an HD2 so it's a pretty huge upgrade. As for the person who said 'Nexus 4 has a awful camera comparing to one x' and that it has an inferior screen, they're just exaggerating. The N4 camera is more than adequate, and not significantly worse than those on the One X, SGS3 and iPhone 5. The screen of the N4 is a bit odd (15:9 rather than 16:9 without on screen buttons) but has a higher pixel density than the One X's and probably equally good colour reproduction.

If latest Android update is most important to you, go for it.
Keep in mind you are losing LTE though.

It's One S Petition time again..... lol

I know that from the Twitter a famous HTC developer said One S(S4) has high chance to get 4.2.2 sense 5 later but a new war just started.
http://technosamigos.com/htc-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update-schedule/
Here is a list for HTC 4.3 updates but no One S it clearly said that no Ville(S4) but I'm surprised HTC Valente(HTC J) z321e is on the list.
HTC J got exactly the same hardware(S4 1.5G dual, 1G, 16GB, 8M BSI imagechip, QHD Super AMOLED) with One S(S4) but with microSD, basic water resistance and 1800mah exchangeable battery supported(so it's more fat and heavy, not as cool as One S). It's only on sales in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong regional.

I call BS on that list, it shows the Desire HD as a "yes" for 4.3, lol!

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I call BS on that list, it shows the Desire HD as a "yes" for 4.3, lol!
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That is wrong because that CPU is just S2.

Its always the one s that never gets the promised update :thumbdown:
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seriously once we have 4.2.2 and sense 5 you wont be arsed about 4.3

guys ffs htc had to give us 4.2 but not 4.3, if u want it so bad root and flash a 4.3 rom, I'm not even bothered about official htc updates because root is way better

k1llacanon said:
guys ffs htc had to give us 4.2 but not 4.3, if u want it so bad root and flash a 4.3 rom, I'm not even bothered about official htc updates because root is way better
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The thing is, our custom roms will be much much much better if there is an official version for our phone.
Proper Kernel, Bluetooth, properly sized apps, more working features, etc, etc, etc...
But yes, pushing for 4.3 at this point is just plain ridiculous and may actually discourage them from giving us 4.2.
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I know what you mean with official ota's u get new radios and all this other stuff but Tbh I don't think it makes that much of a difference, well defiantly not how people are hyping it
I wouldn't be surprised if these guys make a new thread petitioning for key lime pie =D.
I definitely will not be purchasing another htc again, but this device is now dead; no point trying anymore... Htc have the worst customers service for a reason
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ill be happy with 4.2.2 and sense 5 ffs

BackDaws said:
seriously once we have 4.2.2 and sense 5 you wont be arsed about 4.3
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I agree. Nothing in 4.3 is all that important to me. Heck, nothing in 4.2.2 is a huge deal other than the notification toggles. I still miss those from my Sensation, which with Sense 3.5 had them even with ICS.

Na 4.3 is really good.... A lot better than 4.2
Very big battery life improvements, and project butter + in a sense l
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k1llacanon said:
Na 4.3 is really good.... A lot better than 4.2
Very big battery life improvements, and project butter + in a sense l
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yup, the main or only improvement on 4.3 is much better battery life

k1llacanon said:
I know what you mean with official ota's u get new radios and all this other stuff but Tbh I don't think it makes that much of a difference, well defiantly not how people are hyping it
I wouldn't be surprised if these guys make a new thread petitioning for key lime pie =D.
I definitely will not be purchasing another htc again, but this device is now dead; no point trying anymore... Htc have the worst customers service for a reason
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Personally, this will be the only HTC device I ever get. I will just stick with the Nexus devices from now on. I paid $600 for a phone that won't get another update without getting a custom rom. That is pretty crazy if you ask me.
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TheEndHK said:
yup, the main or only improvement on 4.3 is much better battery life
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no.battery life has pretty much stayed the same. the performance is way better though.
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