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TSBestofgun
post Apr 19 2016, 04:45 PM, updated 10y ago

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Guys I'm currently using a Nexus 5 but for some reason I'm so attracted to windows phone .
So can the windows phone users tell me how will it be for me switching from android
And I heard the windows store is absolutely terrible I mean I doesn't even have YouTube
Will I be losing a lot switching from android to windows phone
Thanks in advance
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post Apr 19 2016, 04:50 PM

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forget about it....I've switch from Windows Phone (used for 3 years) to Android due to lack of apps
it's a good OS but if cannot fully access Google or iOS ecosystem and no developer support the platform, it's a dead format

unless you use it strictly for business, then its OK
l4nunm4l4y4
post Apr 19 2016, 04:55 PM

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What makes you really want to switch? I had to drastically change from Android to Windows due to emergency - bough Microsoft Lumia 535.

Good and cheap phone, unfortunately the touch screen sensitivity is bad.

Now I am back using Android. Not that Windows Phone is bad.

And yes, the apps for Windows Phone are far lesser than iOS or Android.




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post Apr 19 2016, 04:58 PM

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STAY AWAY FROM WINPHONE!!
TSBestofgun
post Apr 19 2016, 05:09 PM

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QUOTE(l4nunm4l4y4 @ Apr 19 2016, 04:55 PM)
What makes you really want to switch? I had to drastically change from Android to Windows due to emergency - bough Microsoft Lumia 535. 

Good and cheap phone, unfortunately the touch screen sensitivity is bad.

Now I am back using Android.  Not that Windows Phone is bad. 

And yes, the apps for Windows Phone are far lesser than iOS or Android.
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The hardware of the lumia 925 and I've always wanted to try out windows phone OS
TSBestofgun
post Apr 19 2016, 05:10 PM

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Guys so I should just stick with android
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post Apr 19 2016, 05:18 PM

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QUOTE(Bestofgun @ Apr 19 2016, 05:10 PM)
Guys so I should just stick with android
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Try renting one (if there are any such services) and see how it goes smile.gif
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post Apr 19 2016, 05:25 PM

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supports all related to Microsoft products

CONS
no Youtube
no Chrome
no video player
little apps

currently using my Nokia 625) just for replying company's email on Outlook and chat on Skype Business.


TSBestofgun
post Apr 19 2016, 05:29 PM

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All right thanks dude's I'll try using my friends phone then
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post Apr 20 2016, 03:29 PM

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QUOTE(Bestofgun @ Apr 19 2016, 05:29 PM)
All right thanks dude's I'll try using my friends phone then
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I think user above you seem didn't know what he is saying.

Maybe he mean no officials youtube apps.
Because google become a..hole they block every thing for windows phone. Of course there is no chrome. No big deal.

1. YouTube - there are many third party apps superior than android youtube apps. I'm using tubecast pro. I think much better than my wife oppo R7s YouTubeapps.
2. Now I'm using win10 so edge is quite good for browser.
3. Why he saying no video player o don't know. I'm using vlc or moli player.
4. Lesser apps I agree but not effect my usage at all.

You can try windows 10 mobile official release.
But now I'm using Redstone build for my L830. Maybe will buy new windows phone later or next year. Not interested in L950.

If you want good experience, try L1520.
Last month using my L1520 but broken due to electric short circuit. Now using my wife 830 and feel not as smooth as 1520.
If win8.1 there is no problem. Maybe Redstone is not fully optimise yet.

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post Apr 20 2016, 03:46 PM

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i have used window phone for 2 years ( nokia lumia 925) with their OS window 8.1. it is a great OS with good/unique user interface experience.

However the window apps is terrible. very lack in support and develop. Many of my friend always get the first hand experience on the lates/trending app while i still need to wait for like 6 month or 3 months for the apps to be appeared in the window store.

Now i'm using a android phone because the internal speaker on my lumia925 is dead, not sure why. Sometime i do miss the features on the window phones such as the glance screen and live tiles

still... android phone doesn't disappointed me as much as the windows phone.

A smartphone without great apps..... hmmm think again :3




TSBestofgun
post Apr 20 2016, 04:43 PM

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QUOTE(samliew92 @ Apr 20 2016, 03:46 PM)
i have used window phone for 2 years ( nokia lumia 925) with their OS window 8.1. it is a great OS with good/unique user interface experience.

However the window apps is terrible. very lack in support and develop. Many of my friend always get the first hand experience on the lates/trending app while i still need to wait for like 6 month or 3 months for the apps to be appeared in the window store. 

Now i'm using a android phone because the internal speaker on my lumia925 is dead, not sure why. Sometime i do miss the features on the window phones such as the glance screen and live tiles

still... android phone doesn't disappointed me as much as the windows phone.

A smartphone without great apps..... hmmm think again :3
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Yeah dude I checked out my friends windows phone and the windows store was horrible
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post Apr 20 2016, 04:45 PM

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QUOTE(Bestofgun @ Apr 20 2016, 04:43 PM)
Yeah dude I checked out my friends windows phone and the windows store was horrible
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remember nokia, or how it died
TSBestofgun
post Apr 20 2016, 04:46 PM

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QUOTE(kanagawaautoparts @ Apr 20 2016, 04:45 PM)
remember nokia, or how it died
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Yup and it's happening again
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post Apr 20 2016, 05:50 PM

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Instagram Beta is discontinued ?
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post Apr 24 2016, 12:14 AM

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QUOTE(aliesterfiend @ Apr 20 2016, 05:50 PM)
Instagram Beta is discontinued ?
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There is instagram apps. INSTAGRAM (BETA).
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post Apr 24 2016, 02:21 PM

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QUOTE(basara2020 @ Apr 24 2016, 12:14 AM)
There is  instagram apps. INSTAGRAM (BETA).
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It's no longer available.
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post Apr 25 2016, 06:37 AM

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QUOTE(aliesterfiend @ Apr 24 2016, 02:21 PM)
It's no longer available.
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For win10mobile. Its there.
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post Apr 25 2016, 09:13 AM

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QUOTE(basara2020 @ Apr 25 2016, 06:37 AM)
For win10mobile. Its there.
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Yup. My mistake. It seems there's a new version. Totally different from what I use previously. This new version somehow couldn't detect photos that I save in my sd card. bangwall.gif
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post Apr 25 2016, 12:03 PM

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QUOTE(aliesterfiend @ Apr 25 2016, 09:13 AM)
Yup. My mistake. It seems there's a new version. Totally different from what I use previously. This new version somehow couldn't detect photos that I save in my sd card.  bangwall.gif
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