drexappeal

Wow...that's seriously creepy. I have to think there's some sort of setting or app that actually compiles the information to be able to do that.

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JAJameson2010

There probably is some setting somewhere but I haven't dug around for it yet

ren857

That's Google Now. It show different "cards" based on your settings. LOL. You can tell it to stop doing that through Google Now's settings.

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JAJameson2010

So it is an app! Nifty... Thanks for the info

dan330

yeah.. i remember reading about that in google now... must have been missing till the upgarde came in.

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Thing I have never understood about the location finder is - is connecting to Maps to record my location (Maps is a data hog) or how else does it do it?

drexappeal

Thanks, Ren. Being stuck on Gingerbread really makes me think I may be MIA from the boards for 2 weeks, rather than 1...LOL. Google Now?...Hell, they've left me with Google "doesn't care about your phone."

MaStA819

I checked out the Note 2 in an AT&T store today and it seems to come with multi-view. The guy was able to have a video playing in a window while having other things open. I think this is multi-view at least...

jenna53266

How do I get my phone unlocked. It just locked up on me and I can't turn it on now.

drexappeal

Nope. Pop-up video was already introduced on the SGS3.

Multi-view is the capability of using other selected apps, split screen. There are some videos posted in pre-existing threads where it shows the differences.

In fact, with multi-tasking (I don't really like the multi-view description), you can have a pop-up video, text messaging, and a browser going at the same time.

MaStA819

I see...well the rep doesn't know what he is talking about then lol. He said a Samsung rep was in the store and showed them features of it etc.

drexappeal

It's rare where I've been in a store (whatever provider it is) and the rep actually knew what they were talking about, completely.

Majority of the time, I've ended up talking circles around them and the look on their face was in wonderment if all that I was saying was actually true or if I was b.s.'ing just as much as they were.

In fact, even at the local mall that has a Samsung booth, majority of the people didn't know anything, including the guy that was "supposedly" the tech guy.

MaStA819

Ordering mine now from AT&T...should I go with grey or white...hmmmmmm

I'm into darker colors typically, but the white looks so clean lol. Either way it will be going in a case of some sort anyways.

Any input folks?

sic4672

Pull the battery.

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White!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MaStA819

As clean as it looks, I am going to go with the grey I think lol. I'm a guy and like darker colors of devices and always have. I definitely considered white though. Plus the retention department that is getting me the device only shows grey being an option for them to order even though AT&T's website shows grey and white now. That's fine...makes my choice for me.

I'm getting the device for $174.99 and a $50 credit which basically takes care of the upgrade fee and some tax.

I was quoted this price about a week ago and was told he would call me back yesterday. The guy never called so I called in and the lady in retention was like we cannot give it to you for that price and that is the price for the original Note. I think the guy assumed the Note 2 would be the same price. Well she transferred me to a manager and they reviewed my original call this morning and another manager called back saying we will give you what you were offered. I think I got the deal of the year on this phone thanks to a guy misquoting the price he could give me. They told me yesterday the cheapest they could give it to me for was $274.99. I should have it by Wednesday since they send it two day air. Now to order a screen protector and case!

donniegood

That is an amazing deal

MaStA819

Can anyone with the SEIDO Surface case please take pictures to show the added height, etc. so we can get a feel for how much bulk is added? The two pictures SEIDO give don't really show much IMO.

If I missed some already posted pictures please someone point me in the right direction.

Thanks!

Ballymoss

Same thing happened to me a couple of years ago when I went to Staples to get some RAM and it seemed very cheap. It turned out they had mispriced it but the manageress let me have it as priced.

ScandaLeX

That's great MaSt. I'm glad they honored what was said to you.

MaStA819

I received my Note 2 tonight. UPS took forever! lol

I am very pleased and there will be a lot to get used to coming from an iPhone, but I'm very happy. Girlfriend is yelling at me to come to bed and I'm not done playing with this thing yet! hahaha

ScandaLeX

Congrats!!! Your girl may wake up with the Note between the 2 of you.

MaStA819

haha, she was yelling at me to get off the phone as I was laying in bed. So many settings and so much to figure out

I have some questions if you all don't mind.

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Is there a way to make the Gmail app sync at certain time intervals or it just does what it wants? I found where you can choose what to sync, but I don't see anywhere to change the interval it syncs at. I keep hearing the bird whistle sound everytime I get a new e-mail or what not.

I take it the stock browser is not Google Chrome. I downloaded Chrome and it looks a bit different than the stock one.

How do I change the lockscreen icons? Right now I'm using Gmail and not the stock E-Mail app so I would like to replace it with the Gmail one if possible. EDIT - Found this under the lock screen options. Sometimes when there are checkmarks for things you can still click on that item for more settings. I love the freedom and the vast array of settings/options on Android!

Under My Files I see sdcard0 and extSdCard. I know the extSdCard is the 64GB one I put in. Is sdcard0 the 16GB internal storage? It appears so, but I just want some confirmation.

I heard some things about making wi-fi turn on when you get home and turn off when you leave. Does anyone have more information on this or does it automatically start doing it after a while?

Also heard when the alarm goes off in the morning you can say "Stop" and it will automatically turn off. Is this a setting with s voice or something or automatically enabled when the alarm goes off?

Thank you and I'll probably have much more, but I'll try digging into the forum when I get some time.

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lcneed

Awesome. Didn't know about it until I read this thread. I just turned it on. It will really come in handy on my morning commute as I have a 62 miles drive to work in LA.

Mr. Ed

Anybody miss me?

Sorry had some things come up at work and then took a vacation for our anniversary.

Looks like most questions have been answered. Sucks to see some jumping over to ATT.. you all know I am biased due to employment....and personally going through switching 6 lines over after being tired of data caps and throttles on att


Did everyone get one or still holding out? Accessories still appear to be hard to find.

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donniegood

I got one and a extra battery I have only had to use once. And so far 4 cases

Mr. Ed

I am up to 5 cases the wireless allshare device and debating the battery. so far it hasnt let me down. just want to be prepared. it survived a week in vegas with no sare so maybe I dont need one.

ScandaLeX

Well if it isn't the famous Mr. Ed! LOL! Of course you were missed. How long you here for?
You got a lot of reading to catch up on.
Got mine on launch day! Love this phone!!!!

MaStA819

Anyone know the answers to any of my questions? Please and thank you!

Also, I did an nandroid backup using the Online Nandroid Backup/BusyBox combination. The backup automatically was saved to the on-board/internal sd card. Is there a way to save these backups to the external sd card?

IO01

I'm still holding out. I want to get a 32gb or 64gb Note II. But they are still no where to be found! I would try to get the Korean version (I'm a Korean-American who goes to Korea once a year), but it looks like the Korean version does not support HSPA+ 850/1900, which is what I need in the US. (I'm on Straight Talk, an AT&T MVNO.)

sic4672

Anyone thnk Samsung would be mean enough to introduce new capacities with the new colors?

Samsung To Introduce New Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S III Mini Colors Next Year? | | DroidDog Android BlogDroidDog Android Blog

ren857

GMail app is using push syncing, so when you get an email, it instantly shows on your device. If you want different intervals, use the "EMail" app instead and set your gmail up through there.

You are correct. Stock browser is not Chrome.

You are correct. The extSdCard is you 64gb card.

I'm sure there are several apps in the Play Store that will turn on/off you WiFi for you. Try doing a search at play.google.com from your desktop. It's easier to see from there (IMO).

Did you check the alarm settings? There may be something in there.

drexappeal

LOL...I wouldn't have been able to wait until 2013 to pick up Topaz Blue, but that might've been my #1 choice, had it been part of the initial launch. I've seen different interpretations from how "Topaz" is portrayed, but if it's a darker topaz (darker than pebble blue), that'd be really disappointing that it wasn't available from the get go.

And I doubt that they'd change anything with the new colors, but stranger things have happened. If they're going to change any of the hardware, I could see them going with the 12mp camera that they initially wanted (but other manufacturers supposedly swooped up the majority, so there weren't enough to maintain Samsung's needs for production).

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MaStA819

Thank you for your help!

ren857

No problem.

mosthated30

i have question??? i tried to change my email notification sound but when i do it wont stay changed ... what am i doing wrong please help. thank you.

allwoods5

I have a few questions that I'm curious about. I'm on Verizon so I won't have my phone for another week.

1.) Are there a lot of customization options (font, color, size, customs text tones) on the standard texting app? I'm using handcent now and it's done a solid job, but every so often it lags and hangs up when I switching to something else. It's nice having certain text tones and led colors for people that I'm texting.

2.) If I buy a car dock that does not have a usb cord attached, is there a way to still activate the car mode or whatever it's called? I have a usb port in my car so I can charge it, I just want to have m Note 2 be driver friendly so it's easier to use navigation, answer calls and send auto texts when I'm driving.

Thanks!

xaelith

I can't answer #1; the stock texting app has been fine enough for me on all the Android devices I've owned. As for #2, I don't know for the Note 2 specifically, but most Android devices (especially newer and high-end devices) have some sort of sensor that lets the phone know when it's in a car dock built specifically for the model of phone being used in it, and will automatically launch a driver-friendly "home screen" (for lack of being able to think of a better term at the moment).

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My carrier just released a 4g lte dongle. I wonder if I can somehow get it to work on the n7100

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stopdog

How do I create a folder on the sd card? everytime I try, it says "creation failed"

Benjie

A file management application like ES File Manager.

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ScandaLeX

I open up "My Files" go to All Files/ extSdCard/ Menu/ Create folder.

How are you doing it?

twospirits

Yeah Me for one, but since i was away myself, I didn't notice.

As for AT&T, that deathstar has exploded and i am now having all my lines back on Sprint. woo hoo.

TS

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womb raider

Awesome, I'd been wondering how to change the lockscreen icons myself! I didn't realise you could click on the checkmarked option to change them!


Apps such as Tasker and Llama can do this for you!


I have a question....if I install and use a 3rd party launcher like Nova or Go Launcher Ex, will I still be able to use things like S Note, S Voice and the assisted light widget? I remember when I used to use Go on my old Desire, a lot of the Sense widgets and things were no longer available.

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ScandaLeX

Yep....you sure can.

bad1550

How do I disable animations?

MC_57

Are the lock screen options locked in the Verizon version? When I go to Lock Screen in Settings the Lock Screen Options are greyed out and wont let me open?

greenghost2212

Lol its called Google now

greenghost2212

Developer options from the settings menu

nlitenme

No, they aren't.

Make sure you have 'With swipe lock' selected.