Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

[maximalife]

Now ive been an andriod user since The Evo...even with all its flaws, i thought it was the ****. Every phone after i thought the same. But lately ive been thinking about switching over to an Iphone6.

I love my Note 4, don't get me wrong but sometimes the lag/freezing/glitchiness gets frustrating. Like now, im writing this and the phone just pauses for a good 3 seconds, then unleashes a fury of words that gotten left behind lls...Unlock gitches, camera glitches etc...and it definitely isnt just mines, forums all around complain about the same.

Not looking for a comparison, just a simple, have you thought about making the switch to an Iphone?

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[B. Diddy]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

Are you talking specifically about switching from a Note 4, or from Android in general? You might have a better experience with a device that doesn't have such a heavy manufacturer skin. Consider a Moto or Nexus device, or a Google Play Edition.

Good luck with your decision!

 

[LegalAmerican]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

I've seen iPhones glitch as well so for me personally, I have not considered a switch beyond fleeting thoughts. I know straight across the board they're a little bit more smooth but i've always figured that's because they don't do anything. My Note 4 never lags when I swipe through my app drawer and that's the extent of iOS. My personal preference, is that a company offer me everything they possibly can and then I use/disable/turn off what I do or don't want or need. That way, if I decide I want it, it's there. I don't need Apple or Microsoft or anyone else making my decisions for me and that's just how I see the iPhone.

 

[Rmedy21]

Now ive been an andriod user since The Evo...even with all its flaws, i thought it was the ****. Every phone after i thought the same. But lately ive been thinking about switching over to an Iphone6.

I love my Note 4, don't get me wrong but sometimes the lag/freezing/glitchiness gets frustrating. Like now, im writing this and the phone just pauses for a good 3 seconds, then unleashes a fury of words that gotten left behind lls...Unlock gitches, camera glitches etc...and it definitely isnt just mines, forums all around complain about the same.

Not looking for a comparison, just a simple, have you thought about making the switch to an Iphone?

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I have the note 4 as well. I've been a Android fan for sometime now. However, I've been thinking about Apple a lot.

Amazing Verizon Galaxy Note 4

 

[GregMargie]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

. Not looking for a comparison, just a simple, have you thought about making the switch to an Iphone?

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No......I am very happy with Android being non-proprietary.

 

[mbryanr]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

Whether it was computers, phones, mp3 players, media players, I never had the desire to buy Apple. Seemed to allows be better alternatives for whatever I wanted. That said, I am certain that iTunes, icloud, lack of buttons to push, and capability to learn or customize had something to do with it.

 

[worwig]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

I guess if I had the issues you describe, I would contemplate switching also.
BUT....
Luckily, mine has never shown any lagging/freezing/or glitching. Other than Google Cloud Print, and it was glitchy on my other phones.
Why not something like the LG G3?

I've known people that switched TO Apple, and couldn't wait to get away. I've known Apple people that switched and couldn't wait to go back. Basically, only YOU can decide if Apple is right for you.

 

[Katrina White1]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

Nope. Not even once. My friends' iPhones have me secure in the knowledge that Android and the Galaxy line are the best for me.

SGN4 :-D

 

[dpham00]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

I had a 6p before I got my note 4. Honestly I have had more serious issues with my 6p in the short time that I had it. Crashes, non functional wifi, etc. Had issues with the 5s the short time that I had it too.



Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4

 

[Axr6]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

I would never consider switching to Apple. Their disdain for their own customers, the way they maximise their profits on the backs of those customers by purposely not providing more cost effective alternatives (SD card, replaceable battery, proprietary connectors and everything...) is a form of insult to people that use their products. I also do not appreciate how they are cheating the nation out of taxes, making the average taxpayer pay more to make up for their avoidances.

The occasional lag on my Note 4 did bug me and I seem to have gotten rid of it simply by going to Settings/Display and "Increase touch sensitivity". Besides that single issue the Note 4 is exceeding my expectations in performance and in the variety of features. The biggest differentiating factor, however, is the stylus that I use frequently, making reminders that I can pin to my home screen and making creative additions with the pen, as well as using it on web pages where the fat fingers accuracy is lacking. Oh, yes, the Note 4 is also sturdy, unlike both Apple 6s that are bending even with protective cases.

 

[bassplayrguy]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

Mine does not lag or hesitate. Even if it did, Iphone would be the absolute LAST option.

 

[MoonShade]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

I came back to Android with the Note 4 after having the iPhone 5 for 2 years. Yes for the most part iPhones just work, the interface is fast and simple. That's about the extent of the pluses. And I don't consider the interface being simple as a plus since I enjoy the ability to customize with Andriod.

Truly the most recent updates to iOS by Apple have made iPhones a lot less stable and frustrating. iPhones are decent devices and if you can handle being stuck to what Apple allows you to do on the phone they're not that bad. But the Note 4 is a much better device.

 

[furfmonkey]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

i owned a iphone 5s and bought a 6 on the first week it came out ... i also recently owned a droid turbo... i now own a note 4 as my sole phone and its the best by far... as for the lag you get try disabling certain apps that you dont use (i found plenty of tips and tricks online) i can play a full 3d game,check my email and text my wife with 0 lag... its all about setting up the phone and personalization.. but i do that with every device i own

 

[maximalife]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

Mine does not lag or hesitate. Even if it did, Iphone would be the absolute LAST option.

The reason im heading in that direction is because although they may not offer much, what they do offer, is perfected. It just works...Andriod/Samsung packs these phones with features, but its like they don't test use before they release it

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[dpham00]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

The reason im heading in that direction is because although they may not offer much, what they do offer, is perfected. It just works...Andriod/Samsung packs these phones with features, but its like they don't test use before they release it

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I got crashes lag, non working wifi on my 6p . it even crashed so bad that the phone was non responsive to any button. Note 4 is not perfect either has crashes and lag too. Usually with both phones, a restart fixed the issues.


If you prefer iPhones that is fine but they are not perfect. If perfection is what you are looking for then you will probably be disappointed.
Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4

 

[21stNow]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

I don't consider mine a "switch", since I use my Note 4, my iPhone 6 Plus and a ton of other devices at the same time. I haven't had a problem with lag on my Note 4 and certainly not freezes. I can say good things and bad things about my iPhone 6 Plus.

My issue with an iPhone versus an Android phone is that if there is something that I don't like about an iPhone, I'm stuck with that annoyance/limitation. If there is something that I don't like about an Android phone, I can usually resolve the issue myself even without rooting it. Maybe I shouldn't have to resolve the issue myself, but at least there is an option to resolve some issues to my liking.

 

[bassplayrguy]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

The reason im heading in that direction is because although they may not offer much, what they do offer, is perfected. It just works...Andriod/Samsung packs these phones with features, but its like they don't test use before they release it

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I would agree that some of the earlier generations were buggy and laggy to some extent. That being said, I have had absolutely no issues with my Note 4. No lag, no delay, it is smooth as can be. When comparing it to the iphone 6 that some of my family members have, it is like night and day differences. Good luck to you, I hope you find a phone you are happy with. At the end of the day that is all that matters, you being happy with what you have invested in.

 

[maximalife]

Im amazed some of you haven't had 1 hiccup/bug/glitch yet lls...but thanks, it was just a thought. I honestly can see myself getting bored with an iPhone..Not being able to take my pin out and circle things then share it would kill me

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[LegalAmerican]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

The reason im heading in that direction is because although they may not offer much, what they do offer, is perfected. It just works...Andriod/Samsung packs these phones with features, but its like they don't test use before they release it

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No offense but I wouldn't be so sure that it's "perfected". My buddy has an LG G3 for his daily driver, however he had to use an iPhone for his job, and his wife upgraded to an iPhone last summer. Both iPhones received the OTA update to iOS 8 or whatever it was, and both phones got bricked. He called in to speak to Apple Care, and they said they consider that to be a user modification and neither phone would be covered. I was with him when he called 2 other people with his carrier, and his work rep that handles the contract and they all told him to bite the wall. I've heard of at least one other circumstance where the same thing happened. The point is, give credit where credit is due. An OTA is not a user modification unless it's sideloaded.

For all this talk about iPhones "just working", I sure hear a ton of stories where they don't. (like any electronic device)

 

[worwig]

Re: Has anybody though about making "The switch"?

Im amazed some of you haven't had 1 hiccup/bug/glitch yet lls...but thanks, it was just a thought. I honestly can see myself getting bored with an iPhone..Not being able to take my pin out and circle things then share it would kill me

I really do not recall any glitch or lag related to the Android OS or Samsung. Some app issues, probably, but nothing memorable. As I noted, Google print is buggy.
I switched to Nova launcher, but TouchWiz was never an issue. I just wanted more features.
I've seen others also complain about the camera. Mine usually takes awesome pictures. Yes, low light requires care.

Can the lag and such you see be related to a poor app or two?