The Galaxy Mega with 6.3 Inch Screen

[TwiceOver]

Soon enough hopefully.

 

[TwiceOver]

So far so good. Still getting used to the keyboard. Can definitely feel the slower processor. The gallery app is almost unusable and pinch/zoom images slogs down the processor so bad the system lags. Definitely missing clean aosp android.

 

[jacktesterson]

So far so good. Still getting used to the keyboard. Can definitely feel the slower processor. The gallery app is almost unusable and pinch/zoom images slogs down the processor so bad the system lags. Definitely missing clean aosp android.

Something doesn't sound right

 

[TwiceOver]

I haven't tried it yet, but root is now available here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46581726

Sounds like after that you can uninstall the bloatware. Hopefully this means roms won't be too far behind.

 

[dbk]

I like this.. might get it for my old man.. he's so farsighted

 

[Skott]

If the Mega is last generation best specs then that would classify it as what I call 'Good Enough'. Many people can and have lived on 'good enough' products and not suffered badly for it. It sounds like the OP found a good phone for his personal needs and taste. It was nice to hear about this phone. I learned something new too which is always a plus.

 

[ttott]

Mega's display is not so good.

 

[jacktesterson]

Mega's display is not so good.

Seems fine to me - I thought this too before using it, but its a very good quality screen.

 

[RossMAN]

How pocketable is this or the Note 3? Relaxed jeans - front pocket.

 

[TwiceOver]

How pocketable is this or the Note 3? Relaxed jeans - front pocket.

Mega in the front pocket, as long as you don't sit down it's fine. I use my back pocket and can sit with it in there.

 

[jacktesterson]

I bought a Black Metal battery cover for the back of the phone.

Its very good quality - Very happy with it. Took a month to come - $8 from ebay. Actually bought it for the Original AT&T model I had to get rid of the branded cover.

It makes the phone heavier, but it makes it a lot more solid and also gives it a more premium look.

I'll post pics of it when I get home tonight.

Here is the link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/131001919184?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649



To anyone looking to buy this phone, I highly recommend getting the i527m Canadian model over the AT&T model. I've had both. The AT&T Model is full of useless crap, has the AT&T boot, etc. The Canadian model is an app and a widget away from being completely stock/bloat free, and is bootloader unlocked, and has no branding at all.

 

[jacktesterson]

I haven't tried it yet, but root is now available here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46581726

Sounds like after that you can uninstall the bloatware. Hopefully this means roms won't be too far behind.

I saw this - Good timing. See some people messing there phones up deleting stuff they shouldn't, so be careful.

Does this unlock the Bootloader on the AT&T model? Or will exploits be needed like the AT&T S4 to install custom roms?

 

[TwiceOver]

I have a case coming tomorrow along with a car mount. One issue that I'm having is that the buttons are extremely sensitive so I find myself accidentally hitting the side buttons when I don't mean too. Also with so little bezel I accidentally launch programs and touch the screen when I don't expect to. A case should fix both of those.

Yesterday and this morning were my first days at the gym with it. I'm not sure why, but it rebooted 3 times while using my bluetooth headphones. At first I thought it just randomly crashed but then I noticed that having it sit on its side on the treadmill was holding down the power button and I think a combination of that and me swiping on the device caused it to reboot. Again, hoping a case will fix those sensitive buttons. Using bluetooth receiver in my car has been flawless so far.

I haven't tried root yet. I figure I'll let it shake out before trying. There's currently no 527m on ebay.

So far not bad. If there is a bluetooth issue I'll have to resell it though as that'll piss me off.

EDIT: BTW, after I put an SDcard in and it moved my gallery there, the gallery app is smooth.

 

[otho11]

Is there a noticeable difference in loading apps/browsing between the mega and note 3?

 

[Abu Mahendra]

I'm still enjoying mine. I have the dough for a Note 3, but why bother...

 

[jacktesterson]

Surprised at the Rumors of a Mega 2 coming sometime soon

 

[s44]

Why old/midrange Samsungs when the 5S is your other option?

 

[jacktesterson]

Mega is a nice phone overall, great as a Hybrid.

I just hate touchwiz. Hate it.

 

[TwiceOver]

ATT just rolled out some update. I'm on NET10 I took the update now I get no reception and I cannot make calls.

Great. Just what I wanted to spend my night screwing with.

 

[Bman123]

Surprised at the Rumors of a Mega 2 coming sometime soon

I will buy one the day it comes out full price. I've been rocking this note 2 for what seems like forever and would like a bigger screen.