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re: Switching over from an iphone to a Samsung Galaxy: what will I need to learn?

Posted on 4/5/16 at 4:42 pm to
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
91369 posts
Posted on 4/5/16 at 4:42 pm to
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Hangouts video calling on android


hangouts video calling on apple as well. i do it all the time with my wife who has a 5s
Posted by tigerbait1.6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2013
4693 posts
Posted on 4/5/16 at 4:58 pm to
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Switching over from an iphone to a Samsung Galaxy: what will I need to learn?


That iPhones are complete pieces of garbage and you should have gotten a Samsung a long time ago. Seriously I know many people, including myself that much rather the Galaxy because the iPhone is just pure trash.
Posted by ILikeLSUToo
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2008
18018 posts
Posted on 4/5/16 at 5:38 pm to
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Nine


I swear I tried that one a long time ago and didn't realize there was an option. Using it now, and it works. I am ecstatic.
Posted by bencoleman
RIP 7/19
Member since Feb 2009
37887 posts
Posted on 4/5/16 at 6:18 pm to
Just got my Nexus today I'm ecstatic
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
91369 posts
Posted on 4/5/16 at 7:10 pm to
Which model
Posted by cssamerican
Member since Mar 2011
7923 posts
Posted on 4/5/16 at 10:46 pm to
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everybody who switched, would you ever switch back to Apple?

I went to HTC One 3 years ago, I switched back to the iPhone. I never liked it as much as the iPhone, I switched for the bigger screen thinking I would grow to like it. In the end the battery life sucked, and while It is more customizable, you have to take the time and buy the necessary apps to take advantage of that and I just wasn't into doing all that, lazy I guess.
Posted by bencoleman
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Posted on 4/6/16 at 4:37 am to
5x
Posted by Franktowntiger7
Ponchatoula
Member since Dec 2010
2726 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 6:50 am to
I switched from an IPhone to an LG G3 and loved it. Switched from the G3 to an S6...easily the worst phone ever. My wife has the same phone and we both agree they are junk.
Posted by dltigers3
Collierville, TN
Member since Jun 2010
2198 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 8:58 am to
Switched in january from a iPhone 5s to s6 active. Very easy transfer. I now wish I would have gone with a nexus because I hate all of the Samsung software they add on.

The switch was easy, it's really just about finding the apps that you like and work for you. The only main issue I have had is getting my phone to work right with ford sync on my truck.

I'm really interested about when samsung is going to release the Marshmellow update
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22535 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 8:58 am to
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. I cannot seem to find an app for Microsoft Exchange e-mail that will chime for each e-mail. It will only chime for the first e-mail, and if I don't dismiss the notification, it won't chime again.


Try Mailwise.
This post was edited on 4/6/16 at 9:01 am
Posted by madmaxvol
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Member since Oct 2011
21609 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 9:04 am to
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Well I went from an Iphone 4 (5 year old phone) to a Samsung Galaxy S5..so it was great. Still getting used to some things but I enjoyed the switch.



I went from a 4S to an Galaxy S6 Edge...and I haven't looked back since.
Posted by bencoleman
RIP 7/19
Member since Feb 2009
37887 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 9:19 am to
I'm still trying to get this Nexus properly activated
Posted by lesthemadhatter
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2015
1486 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 10:15 am to
What problems are you having? You are trying to activate it on Project Fi?
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
91369 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 10:41 am to
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I'm still trying to get this Nexus properly activated


you're doing it wrong if your first step wasn't to download WUGFRESH NRT (Next Root Toolkit) and run your phone through that before setting it up.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
296091 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:11 am to
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Seriously I know many people, including myself that much rather the Galaxy because the iPhone is just pure trash.



Huh? I'm switching for a cycle because I'm bored with the iPhone but they have been far better quality wise than anything else I've used
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
91369 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:34 am to
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the battery life sucked, and while It is more customizable, you have to take the time and buy the necessary apps to take advantage of that and I just wasn't into doing all that, lazy I guess.


i used to be one of the biggest abusers of custom roms and rooting on the planet..even so much i converted my Microsoft HD2 phone into an android phone!

however, you would have been better selecting a pure android device like a nexus where the OS is simple, buttery smooth and without any 'custom crapware' because lets face it, even the most modest XDA custom ROM builder can outdo that shite HTC, LG & samsung infect their phones with.

as for me, i'm done with all that. a simple root when i get the phone will suffice for power toggles & adaway and a small handful of apps that require it.
Posted by bencoleman
RIP 7/19
Member since Feb 2009
37887 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:51 am to
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What problems are you having? You are trying to activate it on Project Fi







They were supposed to port my old phone number over and so far no luck. I guess I have to live with a number change
Posted by lesthemadhatter
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2015
1486 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 3:34 pm to
You shouldn't of had to do that. There was a way to get your number ready for the switch. Did you have the Project Fi app installed. Check out that link and see if it helps.

Google Support
Posted by InflateADate
Member since Dec 2010
908 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 3:47 pm to
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You shouldn't of had to do that. There was a way to get your number ready for the switch. Did you have the Project Fi app installed. Check out that link and see if it helps.


This. I had my number ported in a quick amount of time with Fi
Posted by bencoleman
RIP 7/19
Member since Feb 2009
37887 posts
Posted on 4/6/16 at 5:40 pm to
I'm going to attempt it as soon as I get home
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