So long Android, Again...

[paintdrinkingpete]

I would recommend trying a different android device other than Samsung before giving up on Android completely. Pick up a Moto X or Nexus 5 and experience Vanilla Android. Its far better. Samsung, HTC, etc all out their own UI on their phones and I don't believe they do android any justice. Just my opinion though.

Anyway, good luck with Apple!

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For the most part, those delays are caused by the manufacturers and carriers adding their custom touches. Some are useful and some are bloatware but either way those custom touches delay updates. Fortunately, people can vote with their wallets these days. Unfortunately for some, it means living with the choices they made for themselves.

Fact: If Apple allowed other manufacturers to sell devices with iOS, you'd have the EXACT same problem. Yes, when Apple releases updates, everyone gets it. And guess what, when *Google* releases updates, all of *Google's* devices get it. Other Android manufacturers, whether or not they decide to add their own UI or software or not, still have to get the software to run on their hardware, so naturally there is a delay.

If you want your Android experience to be similar to that of Apple's in terms of software support, buy a Nexus.

To the OP: I find the S4 to be a great phone, even with 4.2.2, but to each his own. Apple makes great phones, but I personally prefer Android. Hope what ever decision you make is the one that makes you happy.

 

[Brian Low]

I'm glad to see that no one is hating on OP for moving back to apple. quite uncommon...
Have you tried rooting and custom roms? those are always fun

 

[r p3]

Some of you amaze me, updates, updates, updates. That's all some people talk about, i just came from BB world so i guess i am accustomed to not getting updates. I just updated my beautiful moto X to 4.4 and honestly i dont see anything new, except that my quickoffice no longer works

 

[vjr021]

I am going to side load 4.3 tonight and see if it is better. Thanks for the help!

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[UJ95x]

Some of you amaze me, updates, updates, updates. That's all some people talk about, i just came from BB world so i guess i am accustomed to not getting updates. I just updated my beautiful moto X to 4.4 and honestly i dont see anything new, except that my quickoffice no longer works

Most of the changes for 4.4 were under the hood. By the next major OS update there will most likely be huge changes

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[LegalAmerican]

That was one of the things I was upset about... With Android its always someone else's fault. .

Well either Apple is bad enough that you felt you needed a change TWICE, or Android isn't as bad as you make it out to be. It's one or the other because the fact is, twice you weren't satisfied with Apple and tried to get away.

 

[LegalAmerican]

He has the S4 Active. He has no support for the Gear or 4.3
I mentioned it a few times above...

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You mentioned it, but he didn't. That's the difference. Pretty big piece of information to leave out by the OP whether or not someone else explains it after.

 

[Almeuit]

You mentioned it, but he didn't. That's the difference. Pretty big piece of information to leave out by the OP whether or not someone else explains it after.

He did leave it out but waterproof is what he said.

He either means he has the active or he was mislead by the actives advertising thinking it was for the S4 as well.

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[ultravisitor]

Samsung was a poor choice for Android.

Right. Don't buy a Samsung if you're expecting to be completely up to date.

 

[Almeuit]

Right. Don't buy a Samsung if you're expecting to be completely up to date.

Or you mean carrier branded Samsung. The google editions stay up to date no problem.

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[UJ95x]

Or you mean carrier branded Samsung. The google editions stay up to date no problem.

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Agreed. Only thing I don't like is that the camera isn't nearly as good with the AOSP camera ad it is with TouchWiz

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[Kdroid]

Try the Moto X or the Nexus 5. Those are the best Android phones to date currently. They all blow the Samsung S4 away.

Moto X can suck it! I'm happy with the S4

 

[mynameis]

I'm glad to see that no one is hating on OP for moving back to apple. quite uncommon...
Have you tried rooting and custom roms? those are always fun

Hating on someone is just unnecessary. I haven't seen much of it on the threads which is nice. Most of us will disagree with leaving the Android community. But its the persons choice and what works for them, works for them.

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[UJ95x]

Moto X can suck it! I'm happy with the S4

That's good. Everyone should be happy with their phone, regardless of which one is better

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[Kdroid]

That's good. Everyone should be happy with their phone, regardless of which one is better

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I agree. I have many and im happy with all of them. I do not declare one better than the other. Its what works best for you at that particular moment and not what a review site lists as best for them.

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[Brian Low]

Hating on someone is just unnecessary. I haven't seen much of it on the threads which is nice. Most of us will disagree with leaving the Android community. But its the persons choice and what works for them, works for them.

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Theres normally a lot of hate for people that move from android to apple. Most threads like these are eventually seen as "troll" posts by some. Their always like "Why bother make a post if your're going to bash my beloved android. You're a troll blahblahblahblahblah. Go back to apple you sheep." and vice versa. I honestly have no qualm with switching platforms, but i do have problems with people who make other android users look bad by saying the above^^ <---My Quote

 

[mrsmumbles]

Theres normally a lot of hate for people that move from android to apple. Most threads like these are eventually seen as "troll" posts by some. Their always like "Why bother make a post if your're going to bash my beloved android. You're a troll blahblahblahblahblah. Go back to apple you sheep." and vice versa. I honestly have no qualm with switching platforms, but i do have problems with people who make other android users look bad by saying the above^^.

This post is a troll...

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[Brian Low]

This post is a troll...

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Kay.

 

[mynameis]

Theres normally a lot of hate for people that move from android to apple. Most threads like these are eventually seen as "troll" posts by some. Their always like "Why bother make a post if your're going to bash my beloved android. You're a troll blahblahblahblahblah. Go back to apple you sheep." and vice versa. I honestly have no qualm with switching platforms, but i do have problems with people who make other android users look bad by saying the above^^.

Hm, never did I say or try to make other android users look bad. I feel as if you didn't even read my post. I agree with the above poster.

You, sir. Are trolling.

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[Brian Low]

Hm, never did I say or try to make other android users look bad. I feel as if you didn't even read my post. I agree with the above poster.

You, sir. Are trolling.

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I never even referred to you o_o. Im saying in general thats what MOST people say. I never said you. If you took those arrows from the bottom as a finger at you i'm sorry. Those arrows were referring to "MY" quote.