Did anyone go back to Android after trying 6 Plus?

[Oohara]

Hm not really. I've talked with quite a few people who have the same experience. And we all agree that every time we mention the fact that Android slows down after a few months of usage we'll get ostracised like we've just committed war crimes. It's ridiculous how people go out of their way to try to bring Apple down.

When you've been on MR longer than a couple of days you'll understand that there are lots of open minded people here who get and appreciate both sides of the argument.

Start contributing, not slamming and maybe people will take you seriously.

This. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but go look at my other posts and you will see that I'm not out to slam either OS. And the same goes for most of the regular users here, as kevinof points out.

Android used to be clearly behind in terms of UI smoothness and design - but that was years ago. Things have changed. These days most people won't fall for any sweeping generalisations about lag and poor performance with Android. It's not a perfect OS of course - but neither is iOS. These days I'd actually say the two are pretty much neck and neck when it comes to the user experience - all it comes down to is which way of doing things each user prefers.

 

[Oletros]

Yes Android does slow down over time. I've used Android since Gingerbread, to ICS, then 4.2.2 and now 4.4.4.

The fact that people try so hard to trash Apple for faults that about every manufacturer on the market has, while overlooking and to a certain extent lying about the benefits of competitors, prove that they have an intention to mislead the public and ultimately destroy Apple's sales. And it's very ironic that many people who support Android and hate on Apple because they say that they support competition and that Apple is too monopolistic, while it's the Android king aka Samsung that has been doing the good work of annihilating about every competitive Android OEMs. It's not a "free" world if Apple is still alive.

Whatever you say, people like me are happy with our iPhone 6 and 6plus. And everytime we're called names or attacked, we'll just search online for Android OEMs' hardware issues or just simply pull out our old Android devices and we'll be reminded why we made the right choice. Have a good life.

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except this is impossible when the moment you mention you don't like Android for whatever reason you'll start being called names and accused of all sort of things. how fair.

It is clear that you do the exact same thing you accuse others of.

Have a nice day

 

[liegate]

This. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but go look at my other posts and you will see that I'm not out to slam either OS. And the same goes for most of the regular users here, as kevinof points out.

Android used to be clearly behind in terms of UI smoothness and design - but that was years ago. Things have changed. These days most people won't fall for any sweeping generalisations about lag and poor performance with Android. It's not a perfect OS of course - but neither is iOS. These days I'd actually say the two are pretty much neck and neck when it comes to the user experience - all it comes down to is which way of doing things each user prefers.

Android phones are always very smooth when you use them in the first couple of months, and with very light apps like whatsapp etc. But when you start putting in a bit of music, a bit of photos, a bit of apps, and not even fill up half the 32gb storage, and then the OS starts to stutter, lags and freezes. I've never owned a nexus phone so can't say much about them, but I've had HTC, Samsung, LG and Sony. All replicated the same problems. I guess I'm just gonna stick with my "outdated" iphone 6. I'd rather be happy to be behind the curve than be at the front and get burned by promises.

 

[Oohara]

Android phones are always very smooth when you use them in the first couple of months, and with very light apps like whatsapp etc. But when you start putting in a bit of music, a bit of photos, a bit of apps, and not even fill up half the 32gb storage, and then the OS starts to stutter, lags and freezes. I've never owned a nexus phone so can't say much about them, but I've had HTC, Samsung, LG and Sony. All replicated the same problems. I guess I'm just gonna stick with my "outdated" iphone 6. I'd rather be happy to be behind the curve than be at the front and get burned by promises.

Again, this is a generalisation based on your personal experience and I can assure you that it is not shared by the majority of Android users today.

Noone's calling the iPhone 6 "outdated" - aside from the trolls. And they usually end up getting themselves banned here. So don't worry, we're not judging you for preferring the iPhone! Many if not most of us use both OS's ourselves.

 

[kevinof]

that's great. If you don't like Android and do like Ios then we're happy for you and there are lots of other great forums on MR for you. No need to prolong your pain by sticking to the alternate forum. Here's a link to save you time - https://forums.macrumors.com/index.php

Bye.

...I guess I'm just gonna stick with my "outdated" iphone 6. I'd rather be happy to be behind the curve than be at the front and get burned by promises.

 

[Cnasty]

Coming from an OPO most recently which I loved and going to the 6+ I dont see going back to Android for a bit.

Maybe once L is released or a major change from Kit Kat occurs but I really love the look and seamless ways iOS works on the bigger device.

 

[jamezr]

Android phones are always very smooth when you use them in the first couple of months, and with very light apps like whatsapp etc. But when you start putting in a bit of music, a bit of photos, a bit of apps, and not even fill up half the 32gb storage, and then the OS starts to stutter, lags and freezes. I've never owned a nexus phone so can't say much about them, but I've had HTC, Samsung, LG and Sony. All replicated the same problems. I guess I'm just gonna stick with my "outdated" iphone 6. I'd rather be happy to be behind the curve than be at the front and get burned by promises.

I have found that with my GS5....it has actually gotten faster with the recent updates. It is a very smooth fast phone. Even TW is faster than it was before.....

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Again, this is a generalisation based on your personal experience and I can assure you that it is not shared by the majority of Android users today.

Noone's calling the iPhone 6 "outdated" - aside from the trolls. And they usually end up getting themselves banned here. So don't worry, we're not judging you for preferring the iPhone! Many if not most of us use both OS's ourselves.

^^^^ what he said!^^^^^

 

[machtv]

well let me just say that i still have both. as i have just purchased an iphone6 and i still have my note3. both phones run equally smooth and have there problem areas. no need for me to point them out if you own 1 of these phones
then you know what i am talking about. so lets just stop this "iphone never lags" speech, as it lags also as all phones do. but here is my opinion on both of these phones. there are some things that the iphone does well and on the flip side there things that note3 does well. but when i must have something done and it needs to be now. then it's a no brainer im using my note3. now bash all you want on android. but the facts are there are some things just can't do with the iphone, and believe me there are a ton of them.

 

[pdqgp]

Hm not really. I've talked with quite a few people who have the same experience. And we all agree that every time we mention the fact that Android slows down after a few months of usage we'll get ostracised like we've just committed war crimes.

The reason you feel ostracised is because what you described simply isn't true for the majority of Android users. There's nothing that is going to cause an Android phone to slow down over time unless you're really go all out to install a bunch of items that run in the background and hog resources. Even then, I can't say that would as I use the heck out of my phone and have a large number of apps that run services and my Note 3 hasn't flinched. It would be interesting to see what you and your contacts that have had simliar experiences have installed on their phones to cause that.

 

[pdqgp]

Yes Android does slow down over time. I've used Android since Gingerbread, to ICS, then 4.2.2 and now 4.4.4.

...everytime we're called names or attacked, we'll just search online for Android OEMs' hardware issues or just simply pull out our old Android devices and we'll be reminded why we made the right choice.

It might help if you provide facts that support you above claim. If you continue to make accusations and provide no support, it's not surprising that you might feel others are attacking you when they cry foul or doubt your statements. Just provide the facts. It's not a fair/unfair thing, it's called backing up what you say with more than just opinions or "friends" that say the same thing. Provide the underlying cause that other can look into.

I've lurked around for a while and don't see that many so-called open-minded people.

Less lurking and perhaps more communication will help.

 

[JunBringer]

I'd like to remind people that if you constantly say "I'm 'soandsoOS' for life" then you're keeping the industry from progressing. I understand a lot of people love their OS for good actual reasons, but if you keep an eye out here and there you might be surprised at what really neat features that your opposite OS gets that may appeal to you.

I'm here because after 4 years of Android exclusivity I ordered a 6+ 128GB because I love large devices and lots of local storage, and I want to let the market know that with my wallet. I'll still be using my Nexus 5 as well until I figure out how to pay for an Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, but I understand not everyone can/may use two devices.

Just try to keep an open mind and don't make blanket statements about things you don't research extensively and/or have lots of experience with.

 

[rrl]

Keep an open mind about a closed, locked-down walled garden. Yeah, sure. Whatever you say, buddy.

 

[JunBringer]

then why are you even here?

 

[OceanView]

I'd like to remind people that if you constantly say "I'm 'soandsoOS' for life" then you're keeping the industry from progressing. I understand a lot of people love their OS for good actual reasons, but if you keep an eye out here and there you might be surprised at what really neat features that your opposite OS gets that may appeal to you.

I'm here because after 4 years of Android exclusivity I ordered a 6+ 128GB because I love large devices and lots of local storage, and I want to let the market know that with my wallet. I'll still be using my Nexus 5 as well until I figure out how to pay for an Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, but I understand not everyone can/may use two devices.

Just try to keep an open mind and don't make blanket statements about things you don't research extensively and/or have lots of experience with.

I agree with you and that is the reason I've investigated other offerings from non-Apple manufacturers. Been a long time Apple supporter but I've used Android phones for the last 2-3 years and have been pretty happy with them. Some are good and some are bad for MY needs but I encourage them to keep making efforts to improve their devices as competition is good for all consumers.

One thing that is so hard to relate to people in both camps is that there should be more criticism of their preferred OS/system without a knee jerk reaction to attack an opposing view.

 

[adder7712]

Handled an iPhone 6 (not plus). Wasn't impressed.

 

[Oohara]

I'd like to remind people that if you constantly say "I'm 'soandsoOS' for life" then you're keeping the industry from progressing. I understand a lot of people love their OS for good actual reasons, but if you keep an eye out here and there you might be surprised at what really neat features that your opposite OS gets that may appeal to you.

I'm here because after 4 years of Android exclusivity I ordered a 6+ 128GB because I love large devices and lots of local storage, and I want to let the market know that with my wallet. I'll still be using my Nexus 5 as well until I figure out how to pay for an Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, but I understand not everyone can/may use two devices.

Just try to keep an open mind and don't make blanket statements about things you don't research extensively and/or have lots of experience with.

I agree with this. I'll always disregard posters who say "I will never ever" etc., because they are reasoning purely with their emotions/attitude and not with their mind.

 

[jamesrick80]

Android phones are always very smooth when you use them in the first couple of months, and with very light apps like whatsapp etc. But when you start putting in a bit of music, a bit of photos, a bit of apps, and not even fill up half the 32gb storage, and then the OS starts to stutter, lags and freezes. I've never owned a nexus phone so can't say much about them, but I've had HTC, Samsung, LG and Sony. All replicated the same problems. I guess I'm just gonna stick with my "outdated" iphone 6. I'd rather be happy to be behind the curve than be at the front and get burned by promises.

My note 2 from two years ago is still smooth.... while my iPad Air constantly crashes