Should I sell my iPhone 4 for a Galaxy S 2?

Chicks-Love-Bimmers · 10-25-2011, 09:18 PM

So I got a white 16 gb iPhone 4 and the screen broke. I'm in the process of getting it fixed now at the shop and at the same time I'm looking at my other options. I read good things about the Galaxy S 2 and it's something I'm considering (I have AT&T and from my understanding the new Galaxy Nexus won't be for AT&T so that's out of the picture). I listed my iPhone 4 on craigslist for $350 and have received 10-15 calls and texts within 15 minutes of putting it on craigslist. Is that too low of a price? A LOT of people are interested in it, maybe it has to do with the fact that I'm still on 4.3.2? Anyways, I'm considering to sell it for $350 and $115 of that would have been used to fix it. That leaves me with $235 for a new phone. I have 2 upgrades eligible right now from my family and they don't use their phones so I'm thinking about picking up a Galaxy S 2 for $200. Should I do it or just jailbreak my iPhone 4 and get Cydia features?

Q4P · 10-25-2011, 09:34 PM

I have one and I like it but both are great phones. It's really up to you to find out which OS you prefer.

BTW, I have found from having numerous jailbroken iphones that they are highly unreliable. Freezing, crashing and so forth...

RnmEvo9 · 10-25-2011, 09:47 PM

Look at amazon. I was looking at the Samsung Galaxy S2 and their price with an upgrade is a lot better than most places, plus 2 day free shipping.

yakev724 · 10-25-2011, 09:59 PM

I'd replace your screen for $80 + shipping.

Q4P · 10-25-2011, 10:06 PM

This is a good deal on a new one; take that into a store and I am sure they would be willing to negotiate if you threatened to leave.

http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/1a5hs...-free-shipping

Inspired · 10-25-2011, 10:16 PM

Amazon $149 with free 2 day shipping. No tax.

Q4P · 10-25-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

Amazon $149 with free 2 day shipping. No tax.

That's how much I paid for mine at the store because I showed them that particular coupon but no tax is always neat if u r willing to wait.

G559 · 10-25-2011, 11:15 PM

Keep your iPhone and jailbreak it. It's really easy @ free. Jailbreakme.com from your iphone.

And I have owned over 15 jailbroken idevices and jailbroken close to 100 others. NEVER had one crash/freeze. It only really happens when people download EVERYTHING available.

The galaxy s isn't all that great IMO

jpsum · 10-25-2011, 11:19 PM

I hate Samsung.

Inspired · 10-25-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by G559

Keep your iPhone and jailbreak it. It's really easy @ free. Jailbreakme.com from your iphone.

And I have owned over 15 jailbroken idevices and jailbroken close to 100 others. NEVER had one crash/freeze. It only really happens when people download EVERYTHING available.

The galaxy s isn't all that great IMO

What is so special about a jailbroken iPhone?

I have 4 jailbroken iPhone before I bought a SG2. I also have a jailbroken iPad 2. The only neat feature you can do is get free apps and minor modifications to the OS.

You don't need to jailbreak Android. You can already DL paid apps for free on any Android OS, change the theme, add widgets without being jailbreak.

RnmEvo9 · 10-25-2011, 11:29 PM

Round 2 Fight!!

Q4P · 10-25-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

What is so special about a jailbroken iPhone?

I have 4 jailbroken iPhone before I bought a SG2. I also have a jailbroken iPad 2. The only neat feature you can do is get free apps and minor modifications to the OS.

You don't need to jailbreak Android. You can already DL paid apps for free on any Android OS, change the theme, add widgets without being jailbreak.

And the fact that it can be unlocked without rooting / jailbreaking.

RnmEvo9 · 10-25-2011, 11:38 PM

Well I'm about to pull the trigger on a S2 from Amazon as I think that is a great deal. If anyone here can tell me how you guys transfer songs into it, please tell me how easy or hard it is. I honestly can't stand using iTunes...

Q4P · 10-25-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RnmEvo9

Well I'm about to pull the trigger on a S2 from Amazon as I think that is a great deal. If anyone here can tell me how you guys transfer songs into it, please tell me how easy or hard it is. I honestly can't stand using iTunes...

One of the main reasons why I switched and wanted to have nothing to do with an Iphone anymore. Ishit is the biggest pain in the ass on this Earth. On the SG2 it's pretty much as easy as opening the phone up in the browser and uploading music or using a program to do the same.

M3Bahn · 10-25-2011, 11:57 PM

I did a shoot out, 4s vs GS2 and kept the GS2, the larger screen alone was worth it for me.

Inspired · 10-26-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RnmEvo9

Well I'm about to pull the trigger on a S2 from Amazon as I think that is a great deal. If anyone here can tell me how you guys transfer songs into it, please tell me how easy or hard it is. I honestly can't stand using iTunes...

Airsync for $4.99 on marketplace.

Basically sync your whole itune playlist onto your Android device through wifi.

M3Bahn · 10-26-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

Airsync for $4.99 on marketplace.

Basically sync your whole itune playlist onto your Android phone through wifi.

Isn't Kies Air free and from Samsung?

Inspired · 10-26-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by M3Bahn

Isn't Kies Air free and from Samsung?

Yes it is. But I used iTunes since it came out and I still use it on my desktop and Macbook.

If you buy the SG2 through Amazon, they will give you $5 free credit to use on app and $10 to use on music purchases.

JunkStory · 10-26-2011, 01:08 AM

go with iPhone 4S or Windows Phone 7.. I used to love Android, but bleh, the OS has many bugs, and I quit waiting for system updates that would fix the bugs/crashes. Reading large PDF files (something I do often) is a nightmare. I tried my friend's LG Optimus 2x, which is supposedly the greatest Android phone for the T-Mobile for some time and I was disappointed as well. Going from an iPhone 4 to an Android, I think you will be disappointed with the user interface and experience. I'm not an Apple fanboy or anything, I don't even have a Mac. I use a Samsung Focus currently.

Q4P · 10-26-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JunkStory

go with iPhone 4S or Windows Phone 7.. I used to love Android, but bleh, the OS has many bugs, and I quit waiting for system updates that would fix the bugs/crashes. Reading large PDF files (something I do often) is a nightmare. I tried my friend's LG Optimus 2x, which is supposedly the greatest Android phone for the T-Mobile for some time and I was disappointed as well. Going from an iPhone 4 to an Android, I think you will be disappointed with the user interface and experience. I'm not an Apple fanboy or anything, I don't even have a Mac. I use a Samsung Focus currently.

Lol, windows phone! Even the AT&T employees told me it was the same sh** as the old Windows phones.

JunkStory · 10-26-2011, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Questforpower

Lol, windows phone! Even the AT&T employees told me it was the same sh** as the old Windows phones.

No, it's much better. The old Windows mobiles were crap. Don't listen to AT&T employees

MidwestGolfBum · 10-26-2011, 01:26 AM

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No, it's much better. The old Windows mobiles were crap. Don't listen to AT&T employees

+1, in my experience, the employees don't know what they are talking about. I had some of them telling me things the iPhone couldn't do, as I was doing them.

The new Win phones are much better than those of old, and continue to improve as they add more and more features and developers.

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Chicks-Love-Bimmers Captain 69 Rep 743 Posts Drives: FBO 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Should I sell my iPhone 4 for a Galaxy S 2? So I got a white 16 gb iPhone 4 and the screen broke. I'm in the process of getting it fixed now at the shop and at the same time I'm looking at my other options. I read good things about the Galaxy S 2 and it's something I'm considering (I have AT&T and from my understanding the new Galaxy Nexus won't be for AT&T so that's out of the picture). I listed my iPhone 4 on craigslist for $350 and have received 10-15 calls and texts within 15 minutes of putting it on craigslist. Is that too low of a price? A LOT of people are interested in it, maybe it has to do with the fact that I'm still on 4.3.2? Anyways, I'm considering to sell it for $350 and $115 of that would have been used to fix it. That leaves me with $235 for a new phone. I have 2 upgrades eligible right now from my family and they don't use their phones so I'm thinking about picking up a Galaxy S 2 for $200. Should I do it or just jailbreak my iPhone 4 and get Cydia features?
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Q4P Colonel 85 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: Too Much Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: World iTrader: (0)	I have one and I like it but both are great phones. It's really up to you to find out which OS you prefer. BTW, I have found from having numerous jailbroken iphones that they are highly unreliable. Freezing, crashing and so forth... __________________ 2jZ + RB26 + 4G63 + LS9 + N54 = Last edited by Q4P; 10-25-2011 at 09:44 PM..
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RnmEvo9 Banned 250 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	Look at amazon. I was looking at the Samsung Galaxy S2 and their price with an upgrade is a lot better than most places, plus 2 day free shipping.
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Q4P Colonel 85 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: Too Much Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: World iTrader: (0)	This is a good deal on a new one; take that into a store and I am sure they would be willing to negotiate if you threatened to leave. http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/1a5hs...-free-shipping __________________ 2jZ + RB26 + 4G63 + LS9 + N54 =
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G559 . 23 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2017 X5M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Keep your iPhone and jailbreak it. It's really easy @ free. Jailbreakme.com from your iphone. And I have owned over 15 jailbroken idevices and jailbroken close to 100 others. NEVER had one crash/freeze. It only really happens when people download EVERYTHING available. The galaxy s isn't all that great IMO
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RnmEvo9 Banned 250 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	Well I'm about to pull the trigger on a S2 from Amazon as I think that is a great deal. If anyone here can tell me how you guys transfer songs into it, please tell me how easy or hard it is. I honestly can't stand using iTunes...
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JunkStory Major 160 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 8V RS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: 98230 iTrader: (3)	go with iPhone 4S or Windows Phone 7.. I used to love Android, but bleh, the OS has many bugs, and I quit waiting for system updates that would fix the bugs/crashes. Reading large PDF files (something I do often) is a nightmare. I tried my friend's LG Optimus 2x, which is supposedly the greatest Android phone for the T-Mobile for some time and I was disappointed as well. Going from an iPhone 4 to an Android, I think you will be disappointed with the user interface and experience. I'm not an Apple fanboy or anything, I don't even have a Mac. I use a Samsung Focus currently.
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