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Yeah I'd wipe data/cache n see how that does for you. Means setting it all up again. Also maybe tried on other networks, might be something wrong with Google connections getting through (which given the moves Google are making on both ISPs and phone networks in US wouldn't surprise me if some of them decided to start fucking with Google traffic a bit).

 

Also this thread loaded in the wrong place and I'm like "wait, why are folks wanting an Xperia Play in this day n age. Why is Mal still on a Gingerbread phone?". The past was a dark n scary place.

 

In other news I'm like 7 or so months off a phone upgrade, and I've started to get itchy. I imagine it'll pass through. Really not sure what I'll go with next, don't get much of a massive use from the pen on my Note, and the weird bespoke hardware kinda makes it hard for custom roms and shit. And bonus is since the Note n such come out there's been more phablets from other companies so debating jumping around. I think LG has a pretty well reviewed phablet, n there's maybe the One+2 in future rumoured and folks with the One+1 seem pleased.

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So I think I'm in the market for a new phone.  I was fairly happy with my S3, considering its age, so I'm thinking of sticking with the Galaxy and just going for the S6.  Has anyone here used one?  Or heard anything about it?

 

I still think it's bland looking but apparently it feels nice. I work like right next to T-Mobile so I've seen a ton of people using the S6 and the S6 Edge. The Edge looks like a gimmick and the reviews seem to indicate it's not worth the premium. If you like heavily locked down phones then it's a good choice. The LG G4 should be considered as well.

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Even if the Edge was the same price I just couldn't do it.  I'm pretty fastidious about the design of my devices and I just know that the asymmetry on the edge would drive me insane.  It's a dumb reason, but even if I wasn't hung up on that I doubt the curved edge is really worth it anyway so it's just as well.

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Even if the Edge was the same price I just couldn't do it.  I'm pretty fastidious about the design of my devices and I just know that the asymmetry on the edge would drive me insane.  It's a dumb reason, but even if I wasn't hung up on that I doubt the curved edge is really worth it anyway so it's just as well.

 

Asymmetry?  It's curved on both sides now. Perhaps they should name it "EdgeS"

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My main issue is the supposed "feature" that now you can see the notification light even when you lay the phone on its face.  Thing is, I lay my phone on its face so I can't see the notification light, such as at night when I'm sleeping.

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Is there any other benefit to the edge screen? I just feel like any possible use for it is such an edge case that it's pointless. Pardon the pun.

 

*Edit - @FDS: how is the S6 more locked down than other phones? Genuine question.

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I ended up going with the Galaxy S6 32 GB in the gold color (which really looks more like chrome than gold).

 

On another note, does anyone recommend any specific apps for the purpose of finding, locking, or wiping a lost phone? There's a lot to choose from here and there doesn't seem to be any consensus on which one is the best.

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So I didn't realize that there S6 doesn't let you install an SD card. That's a dealbreaker. I'm ready for an upgrade in a couple months, and has been planning on an S6, but now I'm wondering what phones you guys like. I don't want one that's just enormous, so not something like the Note.

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Ever looked at the G4? LG has been making some real nice phones in recent years, and the G4 seems to be improving on the already very well received G3. If you can hold out, One+ are announcing their new handset in about a month; that might be worth your attention. I've been using their original phone for almost 10 months now, and I think its fantastic. 

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