flyingscot Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I've just bought a oneplus one, managed to grab an invite from another forum. Finally time to retire my old galaxy note. I was going to wait for the Note 4, but it'll be double the price for not much gain in specs really. Interesting to see what you make of it. I was unsure, but wouldn't go back to the nexus now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdogunderdog underdog Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 S3 user too...although due an upgrade now and will likely go for S5. What do you lose when you do a factory reset? My data is always on and wifi only on at home and battery always last more than a day. You lose everything that is stored on phone if you do a factory reset. It is important to back up your content before doing one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54_and_counting Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 just upgraded from the s3 to the s5, so far it certainly looks and feels like you'd expect from a 2 generation upgrade, its very smooth going through the menus and apps, will take a bit of getting used o with the buttons doing different things from the s3 now need to have a look at rooting it, was comfortable doing it to my s3 as it was the equivalent of rocky in rocky 5 (still going but clearly fubar) but im not sure i wanna f**k about with this just now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 just upgraded from the s3 to the s5, so far it certainly looks and feels like you'd expect from a 2 generation upgrade, its very smooth going through the menus and apps, will take a bit of getting used o with the buttons doing different things from the s3 now need to have a look at rooting it, was comfortable doing it to my s3 as it was the equivalent of rocky in rocky 5 (still going but clearly fubar) but im not sure i wanna f**k about with this just now And what would be the advantage of rooting? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54_and_counting Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 And what would be the advantage of rooting? im not that techy minded, other people flash custom roms etc, i rooted my old phone to change the android ID (needed to for an app) and also it means i can download apps not from the app store that may require a rooted device but there wasnt too much of a concern with my s3 as it was about 2 drops away from kicking the bucket, kinda dont wanna f**k about with my s5 that i now have for 2 years 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 S3 user too...although due an upgrade now and will likely go for S5. What do you lose when you do a factory reset? My data is always on and wifi only on at home and battery always last more than a day. The S5 Is too big for your pocket, im due an upgrade as well but ill just keep the S3 and sell the new one. A factory reset wipes everything..so just save anything first to the memory card. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 The S5 Is too big for your pocket, im due an upgrade as well but ill just keep the S3 and sell the new one.A factory reset wipes everything..so just save anything first to the memory card.Thats a thought. Then your S3 will go on the blink!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 The S5 Is too big for your pocket, im due an upgrade as well but ill just keep the S3 and sell the new one. A factory reset wipes everything..so just save anything first to the memory card. Each to their own and all that but, what's the point in that? you're still paying for the brand new phone through your contract, so anything you sell it on for will still be costing you money per month in a direct debit for the next 2 years, meanwhile your S3 will become obsolete. Android seem to be going down the route of Apple where if you don't have the latest software then a lot of apps just stop working, I suppose you could flash new ROMs on to the S3, but the ROMs will surely take up a greater capacity than its predecessor and could slow your phone down significantly. That said, if you're happy with the S3 then go for SIM only and get a cheap as hell tariff! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redvine Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Interesting to see what you make of it. I was unsure, but wouldn't go back to the nexus now. Phone arrived yesterday. Coming from an original galaxy note, it actually feels really light and much easier to hold, even with the 5.5" screen. I was expecting something huge from the reviews. Really like the back cover material, nice and grippy. Battery life is amazing, I don't know how it's doing it but it seems to be lasting for ages. Glad I took the gamble anyway, comparing it to some of the other flagships it's difficult to see what else you are getting over the one except a huge pricetag. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54_and_counting Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 on another point, my S5 was last charged to 100% tuesday evening, i took it off charge when i went to my kip that night now at thursday afternoon and it has 43% left in it, granted ive only used it for calls, texts, listening to music on way to and from work and the occasional web browsing on my break in work, waiting on the bus etc, but i still thought that was pretty good going 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Is anyone here on 3? If so you may be able to answer my question. Basically my contract is up on 3rd November but I can upgrade on the 3rd October (tomorrow). On the website it says I can upgrade for free online - but i will be charged for the early upgrade if I go I shop. Surely this won't be the case if it's within the 30 days quota.. Anyone any idea if I can upgrade in shop for free or not with 3? If not I'll go online no sweat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Got the S5 today, very impressed with it so far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyderspaceman Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Good thread but it seems opinions are divided. Some people like certain models, others don't. I just want one that is reliable and works for a few years. I will try to distill the above info and make a decision. (OnePlus One sounds good but I really want a cheap 2nd hand phone). Problem is trusting the seller, been disappointed before. I'd have to actually use it before buying. My current phone is the HTC One which I was given because the wifi signal was weak. It has now gone completely (as detailed in another thread) that's why I want an old, trusty model. The quest continues. I'll follow this thread. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Good thread but it seems opinions are divided. Some people like certain models, others don't. I just want one that is reliable and works for a few years. I will try to distill the above info and make a decision. (OnePlus One sounds good but I really want a cheap 2nd hand phone). Problem is trusting the seller, been disappointed before. I'd have to actually use it before buying. My current phone is the HTC One which I was given because the wifi signal was weak. It has now gone completely (as detailed in another thread) that's why I want an old, trusty model. The quest continues. I'll follow this thread. A Nokia 3210? haha in all seriousness though, new smartphones are never really built to last..that said my old HTC One X that i gave to my nephew is still on the go. If you're looking for something on the cheap side then by all means yeah go for the last flagship before the current range; Samsung S4, Sony Xperia Z1 and as much as i dislike Iphones, you should be able to pick up an Iphone 4 or 5 for relatively cheap since the 6 was launched. One comment i have to make is the HTC One M8 although is the latest "flagship" model, the build quality on the device is (IMO) second to none. Have you looked into fixing the Wifi problem with the One? Probably wouldn't cost all that much to have it repaired 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyderspaceman Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) A Nokia 3210? haha in all seriousness though, new smartphones are never really built to last..that said my old HTC One X that i gave to my nephew is still on the go. If you're looking for something on the cheap side then by all means yeah go for the last flagship before the current range; Samsung S4, Sony Xperia Z1 and as much as i dislike Iphones, you should be able to pick up an Iphone 4 or 5 for relatively cheap since the 6 was launched. One comment i have to make is the HTC One M8 although is the latest "flagship" model, the build quality on the device is (IMO) second to none. Have you looked into fixing the Wifi problem with the One? Probably wouldn't cost all that much to have it repaired Never occurred to me to have it repaired. Looked on the net and tried the DIY cures. Opened it twice then cracked the glass on the third time. Need a dickhead smiley here. Might find out cost of screen plus wifi repair, if there IS a wifi repair. Edited October 7, 2014 by cyderspaceman 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Old phones tend to be dodgy- I pass my old ones down the family. The HTC Desire has finally given up the ghost, the Xperia Arc isn't far behind (it has a bizarre fault that when you go to Braehead it switches off and the battery starts to overheat!). I'd prefer, in general, to buy a lower end new phone rather than a used high end smartphone at the same price. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Each to their own and all that but, what's the point in that? you're still paying for the brand new phone through your contract, so anything you sell it on for will still be costing you money per month in a direct debit for the next 2 years, meanwhile your S3 will become obsolete. Android seem to be going down the route of Apple where if you don't have the latest software then a lot of apps just stop working, I suppose you could flash new ROMs on to the S3, but the ROMs will surely take up a greater capacity than its predecessor and could slow your phone down significantly. That said, if you're happy with the S3 then go for SIM only and get a cheap as hell tariff! Sim only deals or payg are guff for me , if you want a decent data and text you're looking at probably £25-30 a month anyway, so getting an upgrade on the same deal as I am just now makes sense . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Sim only deals or payg are guff for me , if you want a decent data and text you're looking at probably £25-30 a month anyway, so getting an upgrade on the same deal as I am just now makes sense . A quick google returned Sim Only w/ Tesco Mobile 12 Months: £12.50 - 1000min/5000tex/1GB £15 - 2000min/5000tex/2GB 1 Month Rolling: £12.50 - 750min/5000tex/1GB £15 - 1000min/5000tex/1GB 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 At 3 you get unlimited texts and data with 300 minutes for £15pm iirc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) A quick google returned Sim Only w/ Tesco Mobile 12 Months: £12.50 - 1000min/5000tex/1GB £15 - 2000min/5000tex/2GB 1 Month Rolling: £12.50 - 750min/5000tex/1GB £15 - 1000min/5000tex/1GB It's the data for me,, I'm with three and have unlimited data ,1 or 2 gig is no use.,,,and that's how they get you,,,it's the extra data and picture messaging,,,,a million minutes and a million text are irrelivant ,,a few hundred of each does most people. Edited October 8, 2014 by THE KING 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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