Samsung galaxy note 4

moonboy52

Probably the wrong place to ask , but I can get a Note 4 from a friend for €400. It is basically new.

So one year later could you recommend it for the price?.

Can sell my old LG G2 at CEX for 170, so not that expensive to buy the 4

darragh o meara

Yes, they are a super phone. Granted I had some issues after the last update but a reboot of the operating system sorted that out. I love mine and having seen an Note recently, I wouldn't be in a rush to upgrade until maybe the note 6. At 400 you can't go wrong.

moonboy52

darragh o meara wrote: »

Yes, they are a super phone. Granted I had some issues after the last update but a reboot of the operating system sorted that out. I love mine and having seen an Note recently, I wouldn't be in a rush to upgrade until maybe the note 6. At 400 you can't go wrong.

Thank you Darragh.

I bought it. Some upgrade from the LG G2.

I bought the official Samsung cover, spare battery and a screen protector.



One question though guys:

I have a three branded model. Do i have to get the phone unlocked before i flash a UK or German unbranded firmware?

Cheers

griffdaddy

moonboy52 wrote: »

Thank you Darragh.

I bought it. Some upgrade from the LG G2.

I bought the official Samsung cover, spare battery and a screen protector.



One question though guys:

I have a three branded model. Do i have to get the phone unlocked before i flash a UK or German unbranded firmware?

Cheers

They're two different things on the phone so it won't make a difference. Are you sure it's actually locked? A lot of the time the end bill phones aren't sim locked. Go ahead and flash the German unbranded firmware. Just remember to factory reset after you do it or else you won't get over the air updates

Caovyn Lineah

Quick query folks. I'm finally pulling the trigger on the OP2 and want to sell my Note 4 soon. How much should I be asking? It's in absolute mint condition having been in an otterbox since the day I bought it aswell as having a glass screen protector on it. It's locked to emobile/meteor but I could get it unlocked. I have the box and all accessories aswell as the receipt.

Caovyn Lineah

Caovyn Lineah wrote: »

Quick query folks. I'm finally pulling the trigger on the OP2 and want to sell my Note 4 soon. How much should I be asking? It's in absolute mint condition having been in an otterbox since the day I bought it aswell as having a glass screen protector on it. It's locked to emobile/meteor but I could get it unlocked. I have the box and all accessories aswell as the receipt.

€350-400 if you want to get rid of it fairly quickly. €400-450 if you're not in a rush.

moonboy52

My new Note 4 is on COH4 with Three.

Has anyone outside of 3 got the latest Samsung update that implemented Samsung's version of the new Marshmallow Doze-like feature?

Would i be better of flashing a German or UK unbranded Firmware to get faster updayes such as the one i mentioned? I guess i would be.

Cheers fellow Note owners

AngelaRI

moonboy52 wrote: »

My new Note 4 is on COH4 with Three.

Has anyone outside of 3 got the latest Samsung update that implemented Samsung's version of the new Marshmallow Doze-like feature?

Would i be better of flashing a German or UK unbranded Firmware to get faster updayes such as the one i mentioned? I guess i would be.

Cheers fellow Note owners

I'd go for German if I were you - I had the UK stock unbranded (flashed when I first got my phone, 4.4.3), and it was one of the very last to get 5.1.1!! I'm now on German stock unbranded, as they were one of the first (outside of Vodafone branded) to get the 5.1.1 (current latest version) and seem quicker in general than UK unbranded.

griffdaddy

Received another update today, doesn't seem to do anything really

moonboy52

griffdaddy wrote: »

Received another update today, doesn't seem to do anything really

Are you with a carrier griff?

It may be the Smart manager update i was on about

Hootanany

Same here all I got was the vibration back when lift my phone up.battery still terrible

griffdaddy

moonboy52 wrote: »

Are you with a carrier griff?

It may be the Smart manager update i was on about

Nope I'm unbranded German Sim-free from Amazon. The Smart Manager came one or two updates ago. As far as I can see this is a security update. There's a new section in About Device called 'Android Security Patch Level'

_Kaiser_

Morning all,

QQ... what's the best clean/stock ROM for these nowadays that's also stable and supports things like the fingerprint reader properly?

I'm still using stock 5.1.1 but did root it recently to get rid of ads but as usual it's lagging a bit so will probably need to reset it soon anyway and might as well take the opportunity to put on a non-bloated image.

Cheers!

moonboy52

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

what's the best clean/stock ROM for these nowadays that's also stable and

I do not have a custom rom on mine, but i am part of the Note 4 XDA Whatsapp group.

SimplRom is a rom that the guys seem to think is really good.

It is a TW based rom, but i am not sure if the fingerprint sensor works or not.

I can ask and get back to you

_Kaiser_

moonboy52 wrote: »

I do not have a custom rom on mine, but i am part of the Note 4 XDA Whatsapp group.

SimplRom is a rom that the guys seem to think is really good.

It is a TW based rom, but i am not sure if the fingerprint sensor works or not.

I can ask and get back to you

That'd be great.. thanks

moonboy52

The Dev confirmed that the fingerprint functionality is working.

The guys who use it ofter show 9 hour SOT screenshots. YMMW

MuppetCheck

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Morning all,

QQ... what's the best clean/stock ROM for these nowadays that's also stable and supports things like the fingerprint reader properly?

I'm still using stock 5.1.1 but did root it recently to get rid of ads but as usual it's lagging a bit so will probably need to reset it soon anyway and might as well take the opportunity to put on a non-bloated image.

Cheers!

It won't have a fingerprint scanner until CM13 but I'm using CM12.1 the last while and I can't fault it. Much improved battery lift (greenify helps) too. You'll lose apps like S-Note and the camera isn't as good as stock but otherwise it's a much better user experience.

Hootanany

Anyone on here do rooting I have a mac so its not that straight forward for me?

Ballyv24

Anyone else notice the push notifications for emails/apps is slow?

The gmail app is the one that I need to notify me almost immediately, but it can take up to 30 minutes.

eMobile, Android 5.1.1

_Kaiser_

Ballyv24 wrote: »

Anyone else notice the push notifications for emails/apps is slow?

The gmail app is the one that I need to notify me almost immediately, but it can take up to 30 minutes.

eMobile, Android 5.1.1

I've tried a few different mail apps at this stage but I find CloudMagic very good and instant notifications

Curb Your Enthusiasm

what's the best deal for one of these at the moment? sim free or prepay.

iwishiknew

Hey all,

Just wondering if anyone has come across a problem with battery drain. My phone drains fairly normally until about 10% and then shuts down without warning. any suggestions for a cause / cure please?

Thanks

IWIK

Bluefrog

Hootanany wrote: »

Anyone on here do rooting I have a mac so its not that straight forward for me?

I've use Virtualbox with a Windows 8/10 guest several times without issue - you just need to enable the USB device under ports in the guest settings.

If you don't have access to a Windows ISO to make your Virtualbox guest, you can download an evaluation copy of Windows 10 as described at http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/microsoft-launches-free-90-day-trial-version-of-windows-10/.

I have also used Heimdall on Ubuntu (also as a Virtualbox guest) but haven't done the kernel flash required to root on 5.1.1 - not even sure if that's possible.

TBH, I'm not convinced the upgrade from 4.4 was worth the hassle.

Arbie

iwishiknew wrote: »

Hey all,

Just wondering if anyone has come across a problem with battery drain. My phone drains fairly normally until about 10% and then shuts down without warning. any suggestions for a cause / cure please?

Thanks

IWIK

I have had the exact same problem below about 15%. I brought it back to Vodafone for repair & just got it back this week. Fonfix/Fonua said it was a software issue that they fixed by updating it to 5.1.1

Unfortunately it was already 5.1.1 so they didn't actually update anything & the problem is still there so I'm sending it in again tomorrow.

_Kaiser_

moonboy52 wrote: »

The Dev confirmed that the fingerprint functionality is working.

The guys who use it ofter show 9 hour SOT screenshots. YMMW

Just wanted to say thanks for the tip mate.. installed this yesterday and everything is much snappier and virtually no bloat

Cheers!

iwishiknew

Arbie wrote: »

I have had the exact same problem below about 15%. I brought it back to Vodafone for repair & just got it back this week. Fonfix/Fonua said it was a software issue that they fixed by updating it to 5.1.1

Unfortunately it was already 5.1.1 so they didn't actually update anything & the problem is still there so I'm sending it in again tomorrow.

Thanks... I'd be interested to hear how you get on if you get the chance..

thomasj

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Hungary-for-Marshmallow-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-receives-Android-6.0-update-in-the-country_id76425

griffdaddy

thomasj wrote: »

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Hungary-for-Marshmallow-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-receives-Android-6.0-update-in-the-country_id76425

That's pretty quick. Is it genuine?

Hootanany

Bluefrog wrote: »

I've use Virtualbox with a Windows 8/10 guest several times without issue - you just need to enable the USB device under ports in the guest settings.

If you don't have access to a Windows ISO to make your Virtualbox guest, you can download an evaluation copy of Windows 10 as described at http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/microsoft-launches-free-90-day-trial-version-of-windows-10/.

I have also used Heimdall on Ubuntu (also as a Virtualbox guest) but haven't done the kernel flash required to root on 5.1.1 - not even sure if that's possible.

TBH, I'm not convinced the upgrade from 4.4 was worth the hassle.

Thanks i tried that and failed

BrookieD

AngelaRI wrote: »

I'd go for German if I were you - I had the UK stock unbranded (flashed when I first got my phone, 4.4.3), and it was one of the very last to get 5.1.1!! I'm now on German stock unbranded, as they were one of the first (outside of Vodafone branded) to get the 5.1.1 (current latest version) and seem quicker in general than UK unbranded.

are you rooting the device in order to flash a new ROM, would like android marshmallow but also want to use SkyGo and if i Root i loose SkyGo altogether.

Cheers

AngelaRI

BrookieD wrote: »

are you rooting the device in order to flash a new ROM, would like android marshmallow but also want to use SkyGo and if i Root i loose SkyGo altogether.

Cheers

No I don't root my phone. I just flashed the stock German ROM from here
That won't trip your Knox security or void your warranty because it's stock Samsung firmware.

inna981

Has anyone got Marshmallow working on their Note 4? All these German ROMs look like there 5.1.1 and below. Thanks

AngelaRI

inna981 wrote: »

Has anyone got Marshmallow working on their Note 4? All these German ROMs look like there 5.1.1 and below. Thanks

As far as I know there are still no stock roms for Marshmallow for the Note 4. Was supposed to start rolling out last month! :mad:

Tombi!

Sorry for the bump but I just bought this one from Vodafone. Has anyone had any luck rooting it?
I'm on 5.1.1
And if you have rooted it, is it possible to retain the S Pen without a custom ROM? I just want it so I can remove the bloatware and get good battery life.

Grassey

Tombi! wrote: »

And if you have rooted it, is it possible to retain the S Pen without a custom ROM? I just want it so I can remove the bloatware and get good battery life.

Yes. I'm on stock rooted 5.1.1. You don't lose s pen etc unless you manage to delete the wrong thing through titanium backup

Tombi!

Grand so, Grassey. If you mind, could you share what method you used (just the webpage or something). Thanks.

phill106

Anyone manage to get marshmallow working on this? Looks like a few countries got it for N910-F?

griffdaddy

phill106 wrote: »

Anyone manage to get marshmallow working on this? Looks like a few countries got it for N910-F?

Where did you see that? I've been following it the last few weeks and according to xda and sammobile the 'F' model still didn't get it

phill106

griffdaddy wrote: »

Where did you see that? I've been following it the last few weeks and according to xda and sammobile the 'F' model still didn't get it

seen it on a few sites when googling this morning
http://www.ibtimes.com/android-60-marshmallow-ota-update-arrives-samsung-galaxy-note-4-will-galaxy-note-5-2215408
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-note-4-marshmallow-hungary-660159/


only just got this through work so only getitng into it now

griffdaddy

phill106 wrote: »

seen it on a few sites when googling this morning
http://www.ibtimes.com/android-60-marshmallow-ota-update-arrives-samsung-galaxy-note-4-will-galaxy-note-5-2215408
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-note-4-marshmallow-hungary-660159/


only just got this through work so only getitng into it now

That's a hoax from 5 months ago :-)

Every model except the F has gotten the update though so it shouldn't be much longer. As usual Samsung are being completely pathetic with their updates

phill106

griffdaddy wrote: »

That's a hoax from 5 months ago :-)

Every model except the F has gotten the update though so it shouldn't be much longer. As usual Samsung are being completely pathetic with their updates

ah silly me so, thanks ill keep an eye out.

griffdaddy

phill106 wrote: »

ah silly me so, thanks ill keep an eye out.

Coincidentally my phone just started downloading it now. It's unbranded German firmware I'm running at the moment (DBT). If the update doesn't start for you automatically you can flash an unbranded official German rom. It doesn't affect warranty or root or anything like that and you always get the updates quickly (relative to samsung standards)

Arbie

griffdaddy wrote: »

Coincidentally my phone just started downloading it now. It's unbranded German firmware I'm running at the moment (DBT). If the update doesn't start for you automatically you can flash an unbranded official German rom. It doesn't affect warranty or root or anything like that and you always get the updates quickly (relative to samsung standards)

Now available on Vodafone Ireland.

griffdaddy

On the face of it it seems like a great but very understated update. Everything definitely zips around much faster and my battery already seems healthier. (Granted it's only been a few hours) The standout features for me are the Google Now context search (hold down the home button on any screen) and the new copy and paste features. Haven't tried the emulated storage yet or anything but might invest in a fast 128gb micro sd and give it a shot. Pretty impressed so far. I use nova launcher so can't really comment on touchwiz

griffdaddy

Actually the screen off note taking function is pretty cool as well. You turn it on in S-PEN settings. You can remove the pen and write quick notes on your screen while it's 'turned off'. Very useful

phill106

update is now available on vodafone network ireland. Pulling it down now OTA.

Albert_Camus

griffdaddy wrote: »

Actually the screen off note taking function is pretty cool as well. You turn it on in S-PEN settings. You can remove the pen and write quick notes on your screen while it's 'turned off'. Very useful

Cool I didn't know that.
Is there a list of things anywhere? I've updated but kinda hard to find out whats new. It all looks pretty similar!
Hoping to see some battery improvements anyway. cheers

Standard Toaster

griffdaddy wrote: »

Coincidentally my phone just started downloading it now. It's unbranded German firmware I'm running at the moment (DBT). If the update doesn't start for you automatically you can flash an unbranded official German rom. It doesn't affect warranty or root or anything like that and you always get the updates quickly (relative to samsung standards)

Would you mind firing up a url for that German firmware when you've a min?

dpjmie

Standard Toaster wrote: »

Would you mind firing up a url for that German firmware when you've a min?

The german one is here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/71144/N910FXXS1DPC2_N910FOXA1DPB5_DBT/

inna981

I followed this and it got me straight to Marshmallow. Found it on XDA Developers.