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Got a Galaxy S4...upgrade or not? (Original Post) SHRED Jun 2015 OP
I'm pretty happy with my HTC One (M8). Xyzse Jun 2015 #1
I've been tempted to do the same. I have found that the factory batteries are crap. I was having underahedgerow Jun 2015 #2
I was loyal to Samsung through the 5 Goblinmonger Jun 2015 #3

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
1. I'm pretty happy with my HTC One (M8).
Tue Jun 9, 2015, 05:26 PM
Jun 2015

I don't see myself going in to Samsung at this time.

I don't actually like the Samsung's navigation, and tend to prefer an up and down method of browsing rather than left to right.

As for doing the upgrade... I tend to suggest waiting till the phone dies, or is close to it as possible.
My phones tend to last me at least 4+ years or more.

underahedgerow

(1,232 posts)
2. I've been tempted to do the same. I have found that the factory batteries are crap. I was having
Wed Jun 10, 2015, 08:58 AM
Jun 2015

serious battery life problems with my S4 until I bought a new battery from the Samsung store. Since then, knock on wood, I haven't had any problems at all in more than a year.

So, if you are seriously thinking about splashing out 800, yes EIGHT HUNDRED BUCKS on a mobile phone, and your only concern is the battery, it could be the good trick to buy a new Samsung battery once and if it starts to fail.

I like the idea of the phone, it's really really cool, but for now, my mobile is working just fine (knock on wood again) and I can't bring myself to spend 800 bucks on another phone. I'm going to use my money on a plane ticket to visit my kid in LA instead!

I love Samsung phones, they have all the bells and whistles I need! How much more do we need our phones to do?

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