Samsung Galaxy Precedent - Straight Talk Android phone

[SignatureeThouqhtss]

I have the Samsung Galaxy Precedent and I love it.

[tiamat1296]

can it play hulu??

[bestprep11]

@tiamat1296 Nope. You get a "device not supported" message after you download and install the app.

[CNubel]

This phone is one of the biggest pieces of garbage I have ever owned. I've had it for three weeks and I'm getting rid of it before my first month is out. It freezes up constantly and I have to remove the battery to get it to work again. I have to do it several times a day. I really wish I had never bought the Galaxy Precedent. This phone is a piece of trash.

[bestprep11]

@CNubel It does freeze up sometimes especially if you have more than one app running. It helps if you run one app at a time. Also, you should move any apps you download over to the SD card so that's there's more phone memory available to run the app.

[ShakenFoe]

You didn't even do talking or texting.

[bestprep11]

@ShakenFoe Is there anything particular about those functions you want to know?

[ShakenFoe]

@bestprep11 How good the call quality is, and I don't remember if you talked about battery life.

[bestprep11]

@ShakenFoe As long as the signal's there, the call quality is fine. The touchscreen auto-lock is a bit of a pain for phone menus that require the dial pad. Video-based stuff like games or YouTube eats up the battery in a couple of hours. Otherwise it's fine for the day and then you can charge it overnight.

[Mrvituhmincguy]

Can you do the LG Optimus Q please? I really would like a side by side review of the Samsung and the LG

[bestprep11]

@Mrvituhmincguy Current plan is to do an Optimus 2X review when it's released. Judging by the specs, I would expect the Q to run stuff a little faster, but I don't know.

[AnGeLoLosAngeles]

Hey guys just to let you know the LG Optimus 2X with 4G Speeds is coming out pretty soon from Straight Talk

[dr764]

can you use a google+ account one this phone

[bestprep11]

@dr764 I don't yet, but I think it shouldn't be a problem. When I looked up the Google+ on the phone I was take to a page to enter/confirm profile info. There's a check box to allow Google to use your info to personalize content and ads when you visit non-Google websites, you can choose whether you want to allow that or not. Don't know if they still get the data.

[AnGeLoLosAngeles]

It would be better if you could turn off WiFi to see how the 3G works. And also to turn off the music on the background, comes out a bit annoying

[bestprep11]

@AnGeLoLosAngeles When you're on 3G, the network is slower. When I first got it, I had trouble getting YouTube videos to play, but the situation has improved recently. I don't know whether that's due to the coverage or the app. Basic email and stuff shouldn't be a problem.

[walsh538]

Why arent there any straight talk anderoids available in my area yet? I've been waiting forever!

[Agent4Wisdom]

A GOOD introductory android phone that was ruined by a sorry ass network package...(Sprint)

[TechWilling]

held sideways the whole video ha

[bestprep11]

@TechWilling True, I hadn't realized that.

[A0zbvzz]

U!

[CillaPrissy]

can you get voxer?

[bestprep11]

@CillaPrissy Yes. Downloads and installs. Haven't actually tested it, but I assume it works.

[lisamjfan92]

@bestprep11 I know the phone runs off the Sprint network, but is there a way to like get it with a Verizon thing in the back??

[jhaidyenykcie10]

how do you get on the lock pattern screen

[bestprep11]

@jhaidyenykcie10 Not sure what you mean. The background on the lock screen is just the regular wallpaper.

[PGpyromaniac2489]

im in love

[Jcgib3]

this reminded me of Wii Sports with the music lol

[MrSedybear]

Curse you music!!!!!



[4innerclarity]

There really seems to be a lack of knowledge about the phone here. I've checked the phone out and it will do flash-I don't know how well but it does flash-it's on the AT&T network plus it does voice commands too but no mention of that here.

[bestprep11]

@4innerclarity You're right there's voice search and a voice dialer.Adobe doesn't support Flash on this phone (they support it on very few phones). I've tried installing some 3rd party flash tools, but most of them seem like spam tools that serve up a few ads until you delete the app. You can, however, find MP4 video players such as MX video. This helps to view videos available in that format.

[WhuddupSlime]

can you do a review on the new lg optimus q??

[deathlyreaper996]

OMG WILL SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION... Do you have to pay for the apps that are priced? Or is it covered by the 45 dollar plan?

[bestprep11]

@deathlyreaper996 You have to pay. The $45 is for your phone calls, messages and data usage.

[SOTY824]

You talk so slow -.- what's your problem

[bestprep11]

@SOTY824 I'm slow :)

[MrCjizzle95]

im getting this phone

[PageIz]

Just wanted to say: good choice in youtube vid. xD Thanks for the video!!

[bestprep11]

@PageIz Thx!

[Kyleelwwe]

Where ever you go do you have Internet connection?

[bestprep11]

@Kyleelwwe If you are in an area where you have access to a WiFi connection you should use that. Otherwise, you have access to the internet over the Sprint 3G network. Only if you're in an area with no cellular coverage and also have no WiFi coverage are you without access to the internet.

[MrMynameisalex]

so how do you pay for apps? can you buy a card like itunes or do you have to use a credit card?

[bestprep11]

@MrMynameisalex It asks for a credit card, but it uses Google Checkout. I'm not sure, but I think you can put money into a Google checkout account using gift cards and then pay for your apps like that.

[kizzykissesjkm]

I thought straight talk was provided through verizons network?

[bestprep11]

@kizzykissesjkm On their non-Android CDMA phones, the coverage is provided by Verizon. On the Android phones by Sprint. On their GSM phones by AT&T or T-Mobile depending on the phone and sim card.

[YoMoma777]

What was that gurgling sound at 4:35?

[FishFerTrout24]

Is this phone better than the Straight Talk LG Optimus Q?

[bestprep11]

@FishFerTrout24 Haven't tried it yet, but Q has a physical keyboard and 3.2 MP camera.

[dmging]

Seriously, Lose the hoky background music or get an audible narrator for these vids who can speak above a whisper.

[joecartoon1000]

I recommend don't use your GIGANTIC THUMBS. ;)

[bestprep11]

@joecartoon1000 Very funny. It's the camera angle. Really.

[joecartoon1000]

@bestprep11 o.e mhmm

[UPRalex]

Can u upload pics to facebook. Becuase i've had 2 other ST phones that wont!

[bestprep11]

@UPRalex Yes. From the FB app you can either take upload a photo or video, and then you have the choice of getting it from your folder or capturing a photo or video with the camera. Plus if you go to the Photo Gallery, you can share the photos to FB, Gmail, Email (whatever email accounts you've set up), Messaging, Picasa, Twitter (if you download the app), etc.

[DamnShitHoe]

I may being getting this for Christmas is It easy to crack the screen.? Do they make odder boxes for them.?

[bestprep11]

@DamnShitHoe Haven't cracked mine yet, but I'm not going to try. Can't find otter box on Amazon, but they have some rugged cases for the Galaxy Prevail which looks like basically the same phone.

[breighaunna1991]

I didn't hear a word he said.. I was distracted by the red light.. Dang.

[bestprep11]

@breighaunna1991 Sorry. Andromeda Strain reference?

[trounbyfire]

does the Barcode scanner app work on this one

[bestprep11]

@trounbyfire No. I can't get it to work. I think the 2 MP camera resolution is either too low, or it doesn't focus at close distances.

[FRINGEPROMOS]

Oh nvm hahaha

[FRINGEPROMOS]

Does it have flash?

[bestprep11]

@curt227 Sorry, no.

[laurenR168]

someone answer this for me please :) can you download the i heart radio app for this phone?

[bestprep11]

@laurenR168 Yes. Actually there are a bunch of radio apps. The iheart app is by Clear Channel. I don't know if it is limited to the stations they own or not. Other popular apps include TuneIn and Live365.

[thumper77771]

if you are going to talk then turn off the music i can't hear you.

[MegaMicheleD]

I have Straight talk and am interested in getting the Android can anyone tell me how the SIRI works and what app's will the voice activation work on and what does it exclude?

[bestprep11]

@MegaMicheleD Siri is an iPhone app. However there's Iris for Android which is supposed to do what Siri does. Reviews for the app seem to be good, but I haven't tried either.

[StanleyMan221]

The samsung prevail and precedent are they the same phone? ?? Just different names plz respond back

[bestprep11]

@StanleyMan221 Looks pretty similar. Same resolution camera, same version of Android OS (2.2) etc. Don't know if there are any internal differences.

[PlumTrickster]

Thanks for this information. I was looking for a phone to buy for straight talk. Liked & Subscribed.

[bestprep11]

@PlumTrickster Thanks.

[PlumTrickster]

@bestprep11 No problem.



[gat569]

This phone worked great but I sent it back because the reception was not good in my area. Straighttalk customer service told me that not all of the Verizon towers in my area had the newer 3G capability so I wasn't getting as good reception. You need to download the pdf manual. Could get yahoo, google, and POP email. Wish the case had some texture on it (skins hard to find so far). Felt very slick.

[zzuebe2]

@gat569 ... This phone runs on the Sprint network, not Verizon ... All Straight Talk Android's use Sprint...

[edmmman]

No Market for downloading apps?

[bestprep11]

@edmmman Hi. Yes, you have access to the Android marketplace. The marketplace app is pre-installed on the phone. On this video the app's (the android robot with a shopping basket) icon isn't visible because it was further down the list and I didn't scroll to the next screen. Most of applications I installed were downloaded directly from the marketplace.