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Talk to me about current android phones (AT&T)
Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:38 pm
I've got an upgrade coming in October and I'm probably going to make the switch over to android. I just have a few simple questions as of now.
1. I'm looking at the galaxy s5 and see the S5 and S5 active. is the active the same with added features or were features removed in order to get the heart rate monitor and other stuff?
2. adding music from iTunes or using spotify: not really a major concern about iTunes music if spotify works. I mainly use spotify anyways, but will I be able to transfer purchases somehow?
3. Bluetooth connectivity. I connect to my deck in my truck to listen to music. does it work as well as the iPhone?
4. iPhone unlimited data (grandfathered in): I'll lose this correct? this is my main concern, but if guess I'll deal with it.
5. I know nothing about the rooting process and what you can do. I jailbreak my iPhone/iPad, but I don't know if it's similar. anyone want to give me a sort of walk through or just explanation on what you can do?
TIA
1. I'm looking at the galaxy s5 and see the S5 and S5 active. is the active the same with added features or were features removed in order to get the heart rate monitor and other stuff?
2. adding music from iTunes or using spotify: not really a major concern about iTunes music if spotify works. I mainly use spotify anyways, but will I be able to transfer purchases somehow?
3. Bluetooth connectivity. I connect to my deck in my truck to listen to music. does it work as well as the iPhone?
4. iPhone unlimited data (grandfathered in): I'll lose this correct? this is my main concern, but if guess I'll deal with it.
5. I know nothing about the rooting process and what you can do. I jailbreak my iPhone/iPad, but I don't know if it's similar. anyone want to give me a sort of walk through or just explanation on what you can do?
TIA
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Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:50 pm to TH03
I have the S5, and I have to say it's not that great. I hate that the speakers are on the back, and the phone just doesn't wow me at all.
I hear LG is coming out with a new one soon. Or, look at the M8.
ETA: I didn't know there were two different S5's. Mine has the heart rate monitor.
I got rid of my unlimited data plan a while ago. I was never using more than 3 gigs a month and I was paying close to 150 after taxes and fees. Now, I have a mobile sharing plan with 10 gigs for almost the same price. I have two cell phones and a laptop and tablet on that plan.
I hear LG is coming out with a new one soon. Or, look at the M8.
ETA: I didn't know there were two different S5's. Mine has the heart rate monitor.
I got rid of my unlimited data plan a while ago. I was never using more than 3 gigs a month and I was paying close to 150 after taxes and fees. Now, I have a mobile sharing plan with 10 gigs for almost the same price. I have two cell phones and a laptop and tablet on that plan.
This post was edited on 5/31/14 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:50 pm to TH03
I can answer 4. I was also concerned about this. Switched from iPhone 5 to my new galaxy s5. Still unlimited data 
Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:51 pm to TH03
2. Apple is developing an iTunes app for Android. I have a S3 and my wife has iPhone 5, we have one spotify acct that works on both.
4. We have both upgraded phones over the years and have been able to keep our unlimited plans.
4. We have both upgraded phones over the years and have been able to keep our unlimited plans.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:52 pm to 21JumpStreet
really? with AT&T? if I can keep unlimited, I will be ecstatic.
sabi, did you have the s4 prior to the s5? I've read a bunch of stuff saying the s5 was disappointing because it wasn't much of an upgrade from the s4. I feel like that wouldn't bother me since I'm coming from the iPhone, not the s4.
any recs on other phones would be appreciated as well.
sabi, did you have the s4 prior to the s5? I've read a bunch of stuff saying the s5 was disappointing because it wasn't much of an upgrade from the s4. I feel like that wouldn't bother me since I'm coming from the iPhone, not the s4.
any recs on other phones would be appreciated as well.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:53 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
sweet thanks
side note, have you tried flyboy's salsa from Arlington? it's fricking awesome.
side note, have you tried flyboy's salsa from Arlington? it's fricking awesome.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:54 pm to TH03
I actually had the BBZ10 before this one. But, I've read the same thing. I honestly expected much more.
This post was edited on 5/31/14 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:55 pm to TH03
2. You can move everything you've purchased in iTunes to your new android device.
4. No sir you will not. Just make sure that if you activate it in a store you tell them specifically that you want to keep your plan the way it is.
4. No sir you will not. Just make sure that if you activate it in a store you tell them specifically that you want to keep your plan the way it is.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:56 pm to ZereauxSum
Yeah, he's right. Upgrading does not affect your contract with AT&T.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 12:57 pm to SabiDojo
what's so disappointing about it? I thought androids all ran the same OS, so do they each have different features exclusive to the phone? or is it that the camera or durability, etc are disappointing? I've heard people didn't like the plastic covers, but the s5 active is metal I believe or at least it's more rugged and durable from what I've read.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:02 pm to TH03
The camera is good, except for the front facing camera. It kinda sucks.
Mine came with a rubber back, which was cool. But, I bought this leather case for it that replaces the back and it sucks. If my phone falls, even on carpet, the back of the phone falls off. This phone is supposed to be waterproof, but it doesn't feel very durable to me.
OS is the same, yes. I just am not impressed with it. Retail on this phone is over 700 bucks, and I honestly don't see what makes it better than the Nexus 5, which is a much cheaper phone.
Mine came with a rubber back, which was cool. But, I bought this leather case for it that replaces the back and it sucks. If my phone falls, even on carpet, the back of the phone falls off. This phone is supposed to be waterproof, but it doesn't feel very durable to me.
OS is the same, yes. I just am not impressed with it. Retail on this phone is over 700 bucks, and I honestly don't see what makes it better than the Nexus 5, which is a much cheaper phone.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:12 pm to TH03
Oh, and typing on the keyboard sucks.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:31 pm to SabiDojo
how so? haptic feedback, right?
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:36 pm to TH03
Get an N5 and plug your sim in. Worth it
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:36 pm to HeadChange
sim from my iPhone?
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:37 pm to TH03
Yes. That's what I did
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:38 pm to TH03
It's not very responsive and I'm always hitting the stupid Google voice button. Doing that messes it up. You'll get out of the voice command and press space and then the cursor goes somewhere crazy after every word. I'm not very tech savvy, though, so I may just be dumb with it.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:40 pm to HeadChange
quote:
Get an N5 and plug your sim in. Worth it
Why everyone doesn't do this is beyond me. Nexus>>>>>>>>>>>>>>everything else.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:40 pm to HeadChange
did that transfer your contacts and shite or is all that on the phone?
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:41 pm to brucevilanch
that's why I'm asking for input, doodoo head
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