/spg/ - Smartphone General

Is the LG G4 still the phone to get even with the probability that it will bootloop ?
Am i better off with a 5x ? The 6p was too big for me sadly.

Moto G 4 Plus 4GB RAM 64GB or Moto X Pure 3GB RAM 16GB?

Both for $300

>>55508735

iPhone 6S+

How much are Androids able to phone home with without Play Services installed? Assuming no Google apps are used it theoretically should be none, but I'm sure there's some shady stuff going on in the OS.

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>Axon 7 gets 30 minutes less SoT than OP3
Is this really a big deal? I'm lucky to get 2hours on my current phone.

OnePlus 3 seems to be like a decent choice for the price, but am I going to get shafted by Oxygen OS?

>>55508977
It's also slower, has worse camera, worse ram management, throttle.. well it's only better in the audio department.

>>55508688
If it doesn't bootloop it's a great phone
G4 owner here

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Who else is hyped for the new Nexus phones?

>>55508512
>Smartphone Battery Test: OnePlus 3
>3h 35min SOT
>200 mAh less than G5
>lower res than G5
>died sooner
AHAHAAAHAHAHAAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAH
Fucking useless OP3.

>>55509204
does it have expandable storage this time

Looking to replace my Samsung S5 and have been wondering if the G4 Plus would be a good choice?

What is your choice of keyboard app for androids?

>>55509138
>worse ram management
How can anything manage ram worse than the OP3?

Any other redmi note 3 pro owners feel like they finally found the perfect (or nearly perfect) cheap phone under $200?

>Long battery life with over 9hr SOT
>Snapdragon 650 which is the perfect midrange CPU for a balance of performace and battery life
>Fingerprint reader
>IR blaster
>FM radio
>MicroSD slot
>LTE bands which work with US gsm carriers like t-mobile

The only bad thing was bloated MIUI and waiting a few days for permission to unlock MIUI. But now I flashed cynagenmod 13 and now it's perfect for me. I like it even more than my deceased OPO now.

>>55509210
That's sad.

>>55509342
Swiftkey.

anyone have any experiences with the moto x pure?

i'm comparing it to the LG V10 and the OnePlus 3 and i'm just trying to make a decision.

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>>55509477
Forgot pic

>>55509403
Gotta ask ask ZTE how they managed this miracle

>>55509477
I want to buy the RN3P so so much, but i don't know if i'll like the 5.5" since this will be my first smartphone.
I've had held the S4 mini, S6 and S7 in my hands. S4 mini is perfect for one handed usage, but way too small for typing, etc.
S6 and S7 are perfekt, especially the S7 is very comfortable..
Should i risk it and live with a 5.5" and over 8mm thick brick or go for the R3P, or wait for R4P or buy the OP3 and live with the disgusting battery?

Are there apk download sites that are trustworthy? I want to get a (free as in beer) app that's on Google Play, but I don't want to install Google shit on my phone if at all possible.

>>55509297
It won't, the higher ups at google hate expandable storage

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To those who don't have LTE speeds on RN3P, what's your network speed?

>all this unwarranted OP3 hate
>complaints are either muh SD card or software shit that can be fixed with root or installing another ROM
Is this just shitposting?

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>>55509823
Try harder, shill.

>>55509637
I really suggest you buy the Redmi Note 3 pro. 5.5 inch phones might seem big the first time you get it but after a few weeks, you won't be able to go back down to small screen phones.

And the OP3 and Samsung flagships are more powerful than the R3P but for me personally, I care more about having long battery life than power. I don't need a snapdragon 820 because I rarely game on my phone. The snapdragon 650 is powerful enough for everything else you do in your smartphone.

Plus I use the FM radio a lot.

>>55509863
Fixed by installing another ROM

>>55509882
Yeah, because migrating from O2 to CM will give it so much more SOT.

Anyone here used the SNOWPOW M9-LTE? I can't find many helpful reviews.

>>55509865
I don't really need an SD820 either, my only concerns are a 5.5" device thats rather thick compared to other ones and >chinkshit
Maybe i should give it a shot and if i dislike it or it fails me i'll get another next year or so, 200€ isn't the world.

>>55509919
Yes?

Energy saved=more energy for screen

>>55509942
BV6000 m8

>>55510048
No. CM 13 won't be enough to make up for the shitty 3000 mAh battery.

>>55510166
Sure sure

Sorry for asking for freebies but I'm getting increasingly annoyed with the lack of information on the OP3.

I need to know how to make private folders or hide pictures on the OnePlus 3 so I can keep my pr0ns hidden.

>Inb4 hiding it
I'm quite social and I take a lot of pictures of cars and cool shit to show other people. It looks stupid when I have to duck and turn to hide my pictures every time I open my phone or want to say post a picture.

>>55510364
Why would you keep porn on your phone
>pr0n
Get out

>>55510403
I don't have a computer right now, actually. I had to sell it when I quit my job in order to meet a school deadline.

Currently keep everything on my phone while I build a new one.

>>Pr0n
>Get out

No just give me an answer, thanks. Not everybody's situation is the same as yours.

>>55510364
>>55510435
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.morrison.gallerylocklite

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kii.safe

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fotoable.applock

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Just ordered phone that was killed literally 5 days ago. Is this N9 all over again?

>>55510435
>pr0n
>>>/b/

>Not everybody's situation is the same as yours.
>i am a special snowflake mind your priviledge, shitlord.
>>>/tumblr/

>>55510511
These apps actually work? Every time I've tried to use them before it says it locks my pictures but then as soon as I go to gallery they're all still there.

As for locking the entire app? Still no good. I want my regular pictures easily accessible and separated from the ones I want in private.

>>55510518
Some people are just so full of hate. KYS my dude

>>55510612
Don't know lad why won't you try it?

https://play.google.com/store/search?q=hide%20gallery&c=apps

Just download a bunch of apps, something will work.

>tfw almost fell for axon 7 meme

ZTE sucks at creating phones.

>>55508512
I got an s7 edge two weeks ago (still have 3 hours to return it). I'm not sure if i should keep it, seems like it scratches pretty easily

>>55509297
>>55509754
That's one of the main reasons im not really excited for it. Is it waterproof?

>>55510926
..Get a case?

>>55510926
Forgot to add, what do you 820 s7 edge owner get for battery life and screen on time?

Instead of getting an s7 edge for the battery, I'm thinking of getting a normal s7 and a zerolemon case. Will this thing still fit and weigh in my pocket comfortably?

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>>55510959
Looks bulky af.

>>55510953
I really hate using cases with good looking phones but i guess ill have to. That won't protect the screen much though, already have some tiny scratches.

>>55510959
I have a normal S7, it's pretty small compared to other phones. The Nexus dwarf's it.

Never heard of your case, but mine is just an otter box and it fits fine.

>>55510955
820 gets on average 1.5 hour less sot than exynos models.

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Thinking about getting a Galaxy S4 Quad-Core.
Is it good, or should I get something better in the same price range?
I'm asking for help because my last smartphone was a Xperia X8 and then I used a dumb flip phone for 4 years.

lads.. local store is selling Moto X Force for 580$. worthy of a pick up? my job takes me all over the place and my g4 is seriously disappointing when it comes to battery life.. Isnt the Moto x force as good as it gets when it comes to flagships as far as battery and durability is concerned?

or should I just buy a battery back up midrange phone like the Samsung j7 2016 or zuk z1 and use that alongside my g4?

thank you.

Does anyone use Lucky Patcher to get free in-app purchases? I just wanna get stuff in Pokemon and some other games. Is it safe? Am I gonna get arrested?

LG G3

Worth putting CM on?

Battery life is kinda shit and so is the charging speed on it, like worse than either should be despite a new battery. Tried different chargers/batteries.

Could CM possible improve this but cutting down on bloat?

>>55509204
Me, trying to hold out for release and the verdicts on performance and battery.

>>55511084
>SD Housefire
>current year
>$600
Jesus Christ is that a joke?

Why is LeEco never mentioned here?

I'm looking at the Le Max 2 and it seems decent. Seems to be the only chinaphone that supports aptx.

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I'm sure you guys get a million of these posts, but I could use your help
I'm an American who uses Verizon and needs to replace my Samsung Galaxy S3 that's given up the ghost. It did everything I wanted it to- phone calls, text, and time killing on the internet. I'd like an SD card slot to hold some tunes and plug into my car radio. I have enough money that I can afford any flagship, but it's always nice to save and I don't need something cutting edge. what buy?

>>55511159

so.im.guessing the second option?

which would you pick for a midrange daily beater?

samsung j7 2016 - SD 617 - 102 hr endurance rated

moto x play - SD 615 - 83 hr rated

lenovo zuk z1 - SD 801 - 98 hr rated

Killed my g3 in water and I want to get something for <$250 and use ting (usa) or whatever is going to let me pay just a little to maintain a phone. Mostly I used the g3 to stream soundcloud at work and read.

I wouldnt want a phone that was much smaller, 1080p (1440p never seemed valuable), and i had fun flashing paranoid android and messing around in rice threads last time so that'd be a plus.

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I really hope the fingerprintscanner on the back of phones meme will die soon because I'm getting real tired of it. It's unneeded and brings yet another component that can break.

As someone currently using a Z3C.. this weekend i tried out a friend's iPhone 6 Plus and man, it was pretty awesome. I think i'm getting turned around on this whole big phone thing.

Not that i need to upgrade until november, but the iPhone 6 plus and Nexus 6p seem like pretty good candidates, anything else worth suggesting, I do like sony, so maybe i could go for a full size X ultra.

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guys what's a good upgrade to a gen1 8GB Moto G?

>>55509477
>But now I flashed cynagenmod 13 and now it's perfect for me.

Did not know cyanogenmod had an official release for the redmi note 3. Im unlocking mine in the next few days as well. i'll see how it goes.

>>55511343
They are all shit, sorry. there are so much better options for $500. why the fuck are you going for those gimped models?

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Massive neckbeard here. What do you guys use your smartphones for?

I can text or call my coworkers with a dumbphone, but mine died and you can't find them anymore. I loathe touchscreens and shitty battery life with all my mind.

Give me a reason to not feel like shit when buying my next phone, guys.

>>55511241
No headphone jack, otherwise nice specs for the money.

>>55511714
>you can't find them anymore
I see some at local supermarkets like Tesco here in the UK. I actually got a small flip phone by Samsung, but I'm thinking about getting a Galaxy S4.

>>55511714
Where do you live? They sell dumbphones in my local Walmart up here in Canada.

>>55511770
No idea why but I haven't been able to find a dumbphone that's not used or a really low quality chink clone of a Nokia.

Come on, I bet you have a good reason to get so enthusiastic over smartphones. Give me at least one.

>>55511802
Funposting while on the shitter, on the bus etc. Fapping in the shower. Looking up guides, recipes, reviews etc without having to go to the computer.

>>55511802
Pokémon GO
Emulators of many consoles, including PSP
Universal remote control
GPS and offline maps
Geocaching
MP3 player with nice covers and fast album search
Good camera

That's the main reasons for me. But I don't need something powerfull for this, so the S4 is good enough, since it's cheap for what it gives.

>>55511782
South America, where low-end smartphones are cheap enough that nobody really bothers selling decent dumbphones anymore.

>>55511841
I guess I can use a cheap phone for that. Thanks.

Thought there was something to truly get hyped for, you guys are always going on how much you love your 16-core phone and 32GB of RAM. This is disappointing.

>>55511714
It's like a mini laptop with some exclusive games, mostly low quality. I enjoy being able to use the Internet and listen to music anywhere.

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>>55511904
Back then, high-end phones could do that too.

>>55511871
Now that's some nice stuff. Thank you, I won't regret buying a smartphone now.

>>55511714
>>55511899

I used to think like you but when I got my first smartphone (moto g) all the prejudices I had about modern phones disappeared from my mind.

you don't need to be a normal fag to take advantage of a smartphone's features, buy a mid range phone, you won't regret it.

reasons to get a smartphone:
-you can browse the internet while taking a shit, riding on the bus etc...
-GPS/maps
-good camera
-applications and games
-all your social media and communications in one place
-you can use it as a notification server
-if you use steam, the phone app is mandatory for any kind of trading.
-music player (spotify or your media app or choice)

reasons to not get a smartphone

- "muh privacy" (if the FBI/CIA/DHS wants your information they're going to get it one way or another so it doesn't matter if you have a smartphone)

>>55510981
I just calculated the dimensions, this thing would be almost as big as those graphing calculators. Definitely impractical for carrying. Think I'm going to get the s7 edge.

>>55511924
I don't really mind the privacy stuff. I just don't understand why so many people shell out $500 and get in debt for a fucking 9" monster that is nothing more than a Facebook phone.

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Anything fun I can do with these or should I just get rid of them?

2 original Droid 1s, Droid bionic, and an LG I got from my work for $3. Thinking about getting another lol

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>>55511635
>8gb
fucking anything ugh

Got an s7 edge coming tomorrow, whats the first thing I should do?

>>55511974
Give me your Droid, I fucking love keyboards

>>55511714
I had a dumbphone for a long time too, but being able to browse the internet on your phone is very convenient. You can't always carry a laptop with you, and unless you're a girl a tablet isn't always an option when you're on the go.
The gps is what's most important to me. I drive a lot and when I hit traffic, I really like having something that can redirect me around streets, especially if I'm out during rushhour. Being able to get audio books whenever for the drive or podcasts is a plus too.

>>55511989
Nova launcher+goodlock.

Do batteries other than the standard 2800 fit in the lg g5? Can I get a better battery? How do I know if it will fit?

>>55511999
Me too, but it's useless running stock android rn. Can't update it and you can't install any new apps for it because its outdated

I have a moto 3g, and cant update to marshmallow. It says im up to date.
I read that I should be able to have marshmallow.
Any suggestions?

>>55511611
To be fair, the performance of Sony Xperia series is pretty pathetic and the battery life usually does not last long enough.

>>55511635
The Gen 2 dual sim Intl version. Wanna buy mine?

>>55512075
Not yet. There is plenty space in there for a bigger battery, just need to see if someone actually makes one for it.

>>55512149
Flash a custom rom.

>>55508512
My dad is still using his iphone 4 from 2010 and it's just painful to watch, he charges it 2-3 times a day and it's slow as balls. It's also tiny.


Cubot Rainbow as a replacement or not? what else? Nothing with more than a 5" screen, he would never carry it.

YO ANYONE USE A VR HEADSET ?

WHAT YOU GOT?

How's the P9 Lite? I'm getting conflicting responses anywhere I search online.

Currently with a n6, should I pick up a 6p if I can get a deal on one, or just wait for this year's nexi?

i was on the verge of getting an iphone because my note 4 kept fucking up. the screen would freeze and it would self lock itself

i turned off finger print scanner and it hasn't fucked up once

might even get a zerolemon battery now

>>55512559
Quite good. You have to accept EMUI though. Some people like it, some hate it. Also as many more budget devices it lacks eg. a gyroscope.

>>55511697

like I said I already have a flagship and I just need a reliable battery focused midrange companion

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My Oneplus 3 lasted me more than 24 hours without charging it the first time I was able to test it, what the fuck do you autists do where you don't have access to a charger for more than 24 hours?

so my oneplus one recently finally broke by me dropping it onto the ground. looking for a replacement. Something around $300, if there is a big improvement in the $400-sector, that'd be fine too. I value battery life and/or fast charging, 1080p screen, snappy everyday performance. any recs?

Looking for a 2014 flagship to buy. I found second hand Xperia z2 with 2 years guarantee, and a 2 years old galaxy s5. Witch one should I get?

>>55512760
hiking and camping, mostly. Not only no charger, but no electricity.

>>55512829
Well yeah, I'm talking about the people who jerk their dicks over their 10000mAh battery phones

Whats the general consensus on the one plus 3?

>>55509477
>I flashed cynagenmod 13
which one? the one by banmyifyouwant? the santhosh one? mine is coming in tomorrow, still dont know which rom to pick

Fucking settle this for me pls:

I can't be bothered with my lg g4 anymore. it's still running smooth as butter 9 months on but the battery life is killing me. I turned all sync off and have the battery saver on 24/7 and I still cant last a full work day. Im done.

my options are

a. buy a midtier samshit / chinkshit phone with huge battery pack and use it alongside the g4 because the g4 is still perfectly capable.

b. wait 6 months and buy a different flagship then with decent battery life.

>>55513001
c. buy this?
http://zerolemon.com/product/lg-g4-extended-battery-zerolemon-lg-g4-8500mah-extended-battery-black-tpu-full-edge-protection-case-fits-all-versions-of-lg-g4-180-days-zerolemon-warranty/

>>55512760
Now, the big question is. How did you use your phone?
Bluetooth, WiFi, brigthness, GPS, browsing, chatting, maybe games, did you use some battery efficiency mode, etc.....
Any phone lasts 24 ours if you don't do shit with it.

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Thank you Amazon

Looking to buy a smartphone, specifically the S7. I've never had a phone that wasn't part of a family plan, so I'm wondering what the best course for buying a phone is.

I'm leaning toward buying in full retail in case anything happens that somehow prevents me from paying during a 2 year contract. I'm also reading about the possibility of buying third party and then adding a plan. What's the typical or best way to do this?

>>55513203
>ads

Lmao

>>55513232
>save 38% of the phones price by buying on amazon
>all i had to do to get these saving was have easily removable ads on my phone

someone pls provide a link to info on upcoming iphones

>>55513232
they will go away the second he roots it

>>55511658
There hasn't been an official release by cynagenmod yet. But other teams have released roms that are pretty stable now. I personally recommend the cynagenmod roms from either resurrection remix or mokee.

>>55512985
>banmyifyouwant? the santhosh?
Neither. I've been using a cynagenmod 13 rom released by a team of chinese developers called mokee. It's been pretty stable for me and has long battery life (about 10% decrease per hour). Everything like the finger reader, fm radio, etc works fine.

http://download.mokeedev.com/?device=kenzo

http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/official-t3399879

I haven't fully tested the rom from the remix team yet but everything seems to work fine on that one too.

>>55513425
>inb4 unrootable

>>55513425
Has anyone even tested if they're rootable yet?

>>55513349
Easy removable, how? Adaway or TWRP + CM13??

WHERE THE FUCK ARE THE GOOD <5.2" SMARTPHONES THAT AREN'T EXPENSIVE AS HELL

>>55513468
iphone se?

>>55513486
IT'S <5.2"
I NEED THE OTHER QUALIFICATIONS NOW

>>55511658
>>55512985

Oh and you should make sure to apply for bootloader unlock permissions now. You need it to unlock your redmi's bootloader from the mi unlock tool.

http://en.miui.com/unlock/

You can also try the unofficial bootloader method but it something goes wrong from that method and you end up bricking your device you will have to open up your phone and unbrick it by messing with wires and shit.

I got my unlock code in 2 days by saying my phone was bricked.

>>55513464
I know for the fire tablet you just plugged it in and ran some code from XDA and it worked without even rooting it. And that was amazons modified fireos, not even stock android. Besides the ads are lit

>>55513468
handlet detected

I just got an iPhone because of stupid reasons. Are webms still not possible on iPhone ?

What are some non-shit phones out right now that aren't LG/HTC/Samshit?

>>55513544
not in browser

>>55513579
Then how? And can it not involve paying

>>55513587
vlc is available, and "blazeplayer" which seems to be a vlc clone with less gui

>>55513468
Redmi 3 Pro.

>>55513520
ive already applied for unlock permissions. also got it in 2 days. I just said I was interested in custom roms, i dont think they care what you write.

ill be checking out the mokee rom then, since ive seen other people recommend it too

So is the LG G4 bootloop scare over or should I still avoid it?

>>55513640
Try Xiaomi.eu ROM as well if you by any chance you'll like MiUI.

>>55513648
if it's made after September it's fixed. Serial number has to be >=510

>>55513697
I've heard people say even serial numbers in the 600s get it, too, though.

Can someone give me a good guide for rooting my T-Mobile Galaxy S3, T999L? Everything I've found on XDA doesn't work so far.

What sort of prices did you guys pay for your Redmi Note 3 Pro Primes?
Aliexpress has it for £157 (~$200) not including £13 for EU delivery.

Anything I should know about it in advance too, say if the firmware has any hidden downfalls because I can barely make sense of this seller's chinglish.

>>55513942
$166 on geekbuying

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-5-5-Inch-FHD-3GB-32GB-Smartphone-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-650-Hexa-Core-MIUI-V7-16-0MP-TOUCH-ID---Dark-Gray-362397.html

WHAT'S THE BEST VERSION OF THE S7 FOR CUSTOM ROMS

so if i buy an unlocked phone, how do i get my phone plan on it (tmobile in this case)? do i just call em up and tell them to xfer?

>>55514034
Snapdragon or get fucked, which is always the case for Samsung phones

Sony Xperia Z2 or Samsung Galaxy S5?

HTC One M8 or Nexus 6?

>>55509342
SwiftKey. Google a shit.

>>55514203
>>55514206
Sure is 2014 here.

>>55514315
It's either get something old or get a Chink phone
which I don't want to do

>>55514315
All these flagships are holding up really good. They really have minimal lag and can handle anything. Snapdragon 800 is really powerful

>>55514160
>>55514424

HTC 10 any good?

>LE ONEPLUS 3 IS BAD MAYMAY
Nice meme

>>55514103
WHICH MODEL NUMBERS ARE SNAPDRAGONS

>>55511542
>thing I don't like is a meme
Kys

>>55514514
Go to GSMArena you dumbfuck

>>55514514
http://techbeasts.com/list-of-samsung-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-model-numbers/

>>55514566
THANK YOU
>>55514532
EAT A WILLY

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>>55514576
That's both me, dumbfuck

>>55514612
THEY BOTH CONTINUE TO APPLY

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What's the best android phone to own right now? Friend told me Galaxy S7, but I'd like to have one that's battery doesn't drain so fast, but still be powerful. I'd also like for it to have a gyroscope.

>>55514649
S7E.
see
>>55509863

>think about buying a nexus 5x
>they fucking melt
>I'll pay a bit more and get an LG G4, it has a nice cam
>every day tons of devices boot loop to infinity

what is a decen android device in the 300 to 400$ range for fucks sake?

Don't tell me about chink shit, they only sell samsungs, LGs, htcs and h3uh3us around here

>>55514853
Oh shit, I thought its battery died fast because of its resolution. Probably gonna get it now with that battery case in OP.

>>55514864
Priv, if you don't mind the lack of root

>>55514853
Oh, btw, is the only different between a regular and the edge the screen?

I picked up an Htc One M8 refurbished a few months back. The only problem with it is that the charger has be slanted downwards for the phone to charge. I should I have exchanged it, but I'm stupid.

Now it won't charge at all past 3%. I've tried three different chargers and they're all the same. How fucked am I?

I'm taking it in to the repair shop tomorrow. I'll probably get an M9 new in September.

>>55514884
>BB
Really?

>>55514897
It's genuinely a good phone lad, despite the memeing.
You can disable all the BB stuff, like I did, shit eats too much battery.

>>55514893
Bigger battery and bigger screen. that's it.

>>55514893
Edge also has a larger battery.

>>55515095
>>55515013
So what's better, an S7 with the battery case, or an edge?

I'm new to Androids, coming from iShit.

Anyway, explain to me what this whole Nexus thing is about. What is Nexus and what makes it special? Why do many different brands have a Nexus phone? What's the difference between a Nexus from one brand and another?

>>55515186
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=nexus

>>55515227
Nah. I wanted the anon tl;dr version. You guys always explain things way better

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>>55501235
>Just got it. S7 for $384 AUD ($290 USD), sealed box with warranty, no it's not stolen.
>Probably the best deal I'll ever get in my life.
Another Aussie here, where on earth did you get it from?

>>55515258
They're basically the iPhones of Android, they're fucking shit and only dumbfucks buy them. Get a Redmi Note 3 Pro from a trusted dealer.

>>55515186
So, Nexus is THE Google flagship. That means it gets the latest updates, the betas, everything straight from Google as soon as it gets out. This is a big deal in the Android world because OEMs usually take months before seeding updates out. It's basically the iOS update system in the best form Google can do.

What's wrong with the LG G5 or the HTC 10? I don't understand

>>55515287
Interesting.
As for the phone itself, that's just whatever the OEM decides it to be, specwise? Nexus is just the OS basically?

>>55515296
From all the research I did, the HTC 10 seems to the be the perfect phone, and the best one out today. It's main drawback is it's also one of the most expensive.

I really wanted one but my fucking carrier didn't have any, so I had to get the S7 instead.

>>55515296
>LG G5
Shit battery, gimmicky meme add ons are useless.

>HTC 10
Nothing, it's just overpriced.

>>55515307
I think Google gives an idea of what they want with the hardware, since they choose the OEM. Nexus is a Google program, Android is the OS

>>55515348
It dies 10 minutes earlier and that's shit? It's basically margin of error
>>55509863

>>55515138
A-anyone? I want to make the right choice since I'll have it for 2 years.

My HTC M8 seems to have taken a severe beating, and quite frankly I've wanted a new phone anyway.

Heard OP3 is already going strong on Cyanogenmod, but the Moto X Pure has expandable storage. Anyone here have the Pure?

>>55515388
http://www.gsmarena.com/battery-test.php3

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
98h

Apple iPhone 6s Plus
85h

HTC 10
66h

LG G5
60h

>>55515360
>>55515307
One of the things Google tells them is to exclude an sd slot. Which IMO is one of the benefits of android phones have over Iphones.

>>55515138
>>55515414
S7E.
battery case is heavy and ugly af.

>>55515461
Okay, cool. Thanks Anon.

>>55515451
It's the only reason I got an iPhone last year. The S6E and the Note 5 had no SD slots.

>>55508512
I'm currently using a One M8 (windows) and I can't fucking stand how fucking buggy the phone is. Anyone know of a cheap but decent phone I could get to use until my contract is up?

>>55515540
Fuck, should have added that it has to be CDMA

HTC 10 pricedrop when?

Is the Note 7 going to be worth it?

I don't like my 5S and I'm ready to switch to Android.

I choose iPhone because I can not stand two things.

One Apps running worse on Android a lot of the time. And two can't stand all the lag it gets with each update. Also, helps iOS is much easier to use.

>>55515647
it jest wearks

Im in US and I've literally never had a cell phone before, so I have no clue anything about carriers, phones or anything. Can I get some basic recommendation? I could probably spend about 300 bones on a phone, but I honestly have no clue on having a smartphone

Hey guys
Im gonna buy a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro it's a nice idea ? I can buy it for 230-250$ CAN.

>>55515665
Lol, yeah. But seriously tired of the bs updates from Android slowing everything and causing major issues.

>>55515671
Buy the iPhone se (you need to spend a little more). It will give you a lot of value for around $400. Will last you a long time too.

>>55515671
Verizon has the most expensive service but by far the best coverage.

I use T-Mobile because I was doing a lot of international travel for my job and they offer free roaming with unlimited data and texting, so I never had to worry about getting local SIM cards, which was an absolute lifesaver for me. Their coverage in the US is decent but not great.

Can't say about Sprint except that I have some coworkers who have it and say it's not bad.

>>55515713
>>55515703
Thanks for the info, really appreciate it
And should I avoid contracts? Everyone I know tells me I should but honestly I have no idea why.

>>55515703
Normally I would never tell anyone to get an iPhone, but in your case it might not be so bad, since they're very simple and user friendly, if not even dumbed down(pandering to their target audience of course), and the iPhone SE is smaller, cheaper and still a decent enough phone that could be good for you.

But do research on Android too, especially if you like customization and more options to really make the phone yours.

Are bumper cases any good or is the back panel important?

>>55515729
Because contracts are hard to get out of and usually have hidden fees and hidden mumbo jumbo that will screw you over in the long run. If you can ever pay something off, do it. It will benefit you in the long run.

>>55512299
Buy why wont it update normally?

>>55515746
To be honest, I find most of the customizations useless for Android.

>>55515729
T-Mobile doesn't have contracts, your monthly bill is your payment on the device, plus whatever your service through them is.

Verizon has contracts, I think it's 2 years before you can upgrade or something like that. Don't quote me on that.

Contracts means you do what they tell you you can do. You upgrade when they say they can upgrade, usually every 2 years or so, which in phone time can be a very long time. Also you're on contract, so if you decide you want to switch carriers for whatever reason you have to buy our your contract first, which can be very pricey.

It all just depends on your personal choice and what you need the phone for and how long you want the device, if you like upgrading or not.
For example T-Mobile has their Jump on Demand program where up to three times a year you can upgrade or change your phone, no questions asked up to 3 times a year. You have to turn in your old device and restart payments on the new device, but some people don't care since you're basically leasing the phones anyway. Lease to buy basically.
I walked in with an iPhone 6S and walked out with a Galaxy S7.

I really like T-Mobile, and they've been nothing but good to me, I just wish they had better coverage

>>55508512
>MOTO G4 PLUS
>$300

bretty good. We'll see what nexus comes out with this year

Asus Zenfone 3 da bes

>>55509342
Sony keyboard (download it from XDA forums)
>>55509731
Apkpure (download it from apkpure.com) lets you download free apk. No pirated apps though.
>>55514203
Xperia Z2
>>55515809
Don't knock it till you try it.

Why the fuck is the HTC 10 Wikipedia page so basic?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_10

>>55516460
Didnt the HTC 10 flop completely.

I feel like I'm the only fucking guy who bought one.

>>55515341
Got mine for 599 pre order

S7 is usually cheaper with carrier deals and works fine. HTC 10 is like getting the Topre board vs a cheaper switch.

Trying to buy a cheap phone. What's the general opinion of the Huawei's Phones? Do I ask here or in the Chink Shit General?

>>55516633
Get an older Xiaomi

>>55515671
I've been on all the carriers.

Verizon is soulless and just tries to rape your wallet at any opportunity.

AT&T is good coverage, had no real complaints but not a lot of good phone choices.

Sprint - LOL

T-Mobile was my fave of the big 4, good coverage, free data on a lot of data sucking entertainment services and pretty good customer service. Bit expensive though.

I'm on Project Fi now which is very reliable, coverage from T-Mobile and Sprint, and it's dead cheap. I pay $30 a month for what I was paying $75 for at T-Mobile. Has to be a Nexus phone though.

>>55513560
Xpedia

any good china phones that work with usa bands?
the redmi note 3 pro is only half compatble

how to root s7 edge
international unlocked

>>55516741
You're out of luck, bruh

>>55508512
>Country
US of A
>Carrier
T mobile
>desired features
Large screen (+5.5 inch), SD card Slot pretty much a phablet
>budget
Around 500$

I've been looking a the phab 2 pro and the note 4, I dont know if I should wait for the phab to come out or if i should go with the older note 4

>>55516822
Oh well, guess I'll look into last years models.
Maybe the prices are a littler more reasonable now.

Anyone used Android Tweaker 2 or any other apps to down their resolution?

Trying to find a way to do this relatively safely to save battery. Seriously fuckin 2k on a 5in screen is so stupid, I have 3 monitors of the same model and can tell a difference, can't tell fuck all between 1080 and 2k on a phone.

https://youtu.be/_FPN5qsRIyU

So how hard is it to pull an M8 apart to replace the charging port? I replaced the audio jack in an ipod classic a few times, but there's seems like there's a lot more that could go wrong with this one.

For someone with little-to-no experience, think I can pull it off?

>>55517352
You might want to go see an optometrist instead.

>>55517505
quality of screen > resolution

At least when it comes to phones. This LCD is a pile of shit I miss my IPS it was way less resolution and far more clear a picture.

Are you one of those stupid people that think camera quality is measured in MP too?

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>$250 bezel less phone
Anyone tried the Ulefone Future?

>>55513203
>7 dollar tax only
Not bad I also preordered the botnet meme phone and it came out to 135 with tax

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>>55512100
flash dat shit to cm9

>>55516688
>Project Fi
So how is it? Do you find yourself using the data a tong since it's per gig, or do you have the control to limit the usage?

The Nexuses are pretty alright, but I hate those little humps on the back of the phones.

>>55517540
All phones with LCD screens use IPS these days.

>>55517634
This is what I was looking for, does it work pretty smooth? Also is there a good tutorial? Never done it before

>>55517753
as smooth as a phone this old can.

I flashed this thing so long ago that I can't even recommend a tutorial.

I don't have verizon so I don't know if it actually works well still if activated. It's way below spec for a lot of apps though

>>55516120
>300$
>SD617
>good

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How do I get plex to work on my Android without the stupid fucking fee

>>55515296
No removable battery, no 64GB model in the US of A, no included headphones in the US of A, no IR blaster, no IP68 waterproofyness, dim LCD in direct sunlight, front OIS is a meme/doesn't work well for video, locked on Verizon

That's about it I guess.

I got a Nexus 6P

I don't understand, what did they put in this phone that made it so heavy?

>>55517563
>Bezel-less

What exactly do you think is above & below that screen?

What are some good white on amoled black wallpapers for my gs7?

>>55518288
Hey smartass it's the phone maker that said it's bezel less

>>55518400

Okay then, we'll just have to call every smartphone "the greatest phone in the history of mankind" because that's what literal shills tell us to call it

>>55509342
Going with Chrooma these days. It's really pretty but has some usability flaws so I might move back to Swiftkey eventually.

>>55510981
Isn't that the point?

>>55511542
Same here. I wish they'd put it on the front because no matter how much they're trying to convince me that having it on the back is so much better, it still makes it useless whenever my phone is lying on a desk or table, which is most of the time.

>>55515447
God damn, if only the S7 Edge had a Nexus variant.
I wish Google would grow a pair and tell OEMs that from now on they don't have any control over the system running on their phone and that all extra features must come as separate modules. But they won't.

Hey Shills,

I live in New Zealand and need a new phone. Battery life and a great lifetime expectancy are pretty much the only things I care about.

What's the least I have to pay to still get a 21st century smartphone experience? Wanna play Pokemon Go amiright (no)

>>55518707
How much money do you want to spend on it?
I have never tried it, but according to these threads I'd say Redmi Note 3 or Meizu MX Pro 5 (someone correct me if I'm being dumb).
AFAIK they're inexpensive mid-range phones with good-ish performance and really high battery life.
Pretty limited in terms of 3rd-party roms though, so check out MIUI before buying one to see if you like the UI.

>>55518737
The lack of 3rd party roms worries me, but if these chink phones are proven to have a good lifetime then I'll have a look into them.

>>55518763
The problem nowadays is there are really not a lot of phones fitting your description, unless you're willing to put a lot of money in it.
The closest would be a Sony Xperia Z5/Z5C, but unfortunately custom roms ruin the camera performance, which is already meh at best out of the box.

Should I get an S7 Edge now or wait and see what comes up soon? Kinda interested in the Moto Z

>>55518832
You should wait.
Also never ever buy Motorola.

https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-7-7-8.32639/

Are these fastboot roms?

>>55518902
Wait for what then? I heard the rumor about the new Nexus phones and I'm definitely interested in those but I kinda need a new phone soon and who knows when those will be out,

>>55518902

>Never ever buy moto

But why

>>55518924
It's now a chink company, and they drop support for their phones as fast as they fucking can.
Bunch of software issues, terrible support etc. Not worth it, except for the low-end phones which are cheap anyway.

>>55518920
Dunno senpai, maybe get a cheap phone in the interim, the new Nexus phones are apparently expected around September.

>>55518957

Thanks for the heads up. I had no idea.

>>55518970
No problem friend.
A bunch of people got bamboozled hard when the last Moto X (Play/Style) got released and then Motorola went "Ayy lmao btw we're now part of Lenovo" like a month later and then dropped support after a year or less.
I almost got one, I'm glad I didn't.

>>55518989

I'm currently running a Nexus 6, which is still performing great after a whole year. I'd have to say this is one of the best phones I've ever bought, although battery life has fluctuated a lot between updates.

If I were to upgrade within the next year though, what would you recommend?

>>55518913
nope, they are recovery roms

zip files are recovery roms
tgz or .tar are fastboot roms

you should have already TWRP set on your phone when you are trying to put xiaomi.eu rom on it

>>55519056
Probably wait and see how good the next Nexus phones are.
N6 is still okay in terms of performance so it's just a couple months to wait.

>>55519066

That was what I was planning to do. Awesome.

Much appreciated, bro.

So does the Moto G4 Plus have VoLTE?

>>55519084
desu I can't really go back to OEMs after having tasted Nexus.
On an N6P right now, despite the clearly subpar battery life, it's just so much more enjoyable than any Samshit.
I just want Google to bring back something like the Nexus 5 but with good battery life. And in red, please.

>>55519064
Thanks m8

>>55519148
get that twrp, its fucking god send and you can switch roms anytime, easily just by copying rom on the phone and pressing few buttons...
you need to have unlocked bootloader, best the official way

>>55517783
Yeah not looking to activate it, just something to play around on with wifi or have as a backup music player. I'll check around the internet

>>55518763
>The lack of 3rd party roms worries me, but if these chink phones are proven to have a good lifetime then I'll have a look into them.
* AOSP
* CM13
* XOSP
* AICP
* Krexus-CAF
* VanillaUnicorn
* Zephyr-OS
* BLISS ROM
* Dirty Unicorns

>>55509637
The phone has really thin bezels, my 5 inch Sony phone is of the same size despite the smaller screen.

Thoughts on LG X Mach?

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After spending the past few hours on and off looking for a new phone at a good price from a trusted dealer, this is looking pretty tempting considering it comes from my carrier. I know there are ricing guides floating around for these, but how much ricing can you actually do on them other than moving folders around and changing the wallpaper?

I would have to download itunes, though...

>>55519354
too many payed apps on iphone compared to android
but if its just basics then I guess alright

I want to get a xiaomi redmi note 3, just can't decide if i want to go for the normal version or the pro version. What's the difference, and is it worth it?

>>55508688
Avoid LG. Product quality is poor as fuck. Bootloop aside, some G4s are having touchscreen issues, notification LED problems, slow battery charging, random overheating and countless minor software bugs. I was happy with this phone at first, but now I regret buying it.

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Motorola Moto G 2015 model (for the budget) or Motorola Moto G4 (for the specs)?

>>55519410
we are in summer of 2016
moto g was interesting only before xiaomi arrived
we are in the age after redmi3 / redmi note 3
where there is no place for moto g

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memEfone 2's usb port fucked up one month after warranty and so I ordered a Xperia Z3

>>55519422
Nah. Had one Xiaomi phone and have a Mi Pad. MiUI is shit and has awful support. Also, in my country getting them is a little bit expensive.

My mother has a Moto G 2nd gen and it works like a charm.

>>55519451
nice phone, was wondering if I should get it too but the cracking glass issue scares me.

Kinda sucks since it actually has PA support

>>55519468
>MiUI is shit and has awful support.
Why is it shit? and they release weekly updates so kinda strange to bash support
Considering that redmi note 3 is the best selling smartphone of the 2016 so far... I kinda doubt they will try to fuck it up, when its obvious they went for the market share grab with the prices they put on it

also theres CM13 for it, if you really hate it get that...
and even with shipping, compared to what you pay for comparable in specs and features moto g plus you save 50-100€

>country

Italy

>carrier

Vodafone

>wanted features

I'd like a powerful battery because I use it a lot, also it should be able to run shit like Hearthstone and PKMNGO smoothly.

>budget

I think I can make it to 250 yuros.

>size

5.2 or larger

Help much appreciated.

>>55519508
sony z3 maybe?

>>55519508
check redmi note 3 reviews

>>55519507
Updates of MiUI constantly break the compatibility and/or functionality of several apps. I've even seen some updates that had serious problems with overhating and battery use. In fact, the last stable release for the Mi Pad is a well known battery drainer.

On the other hand, the devices get very slow after a few months of use. MiUI is just too bloated to be agile.

Perhaps I'm doing something wrong, but I have a bad experience with Xiaomi.

How can I update my Android to version from 4.3 to 4.4 on Xiaomi 1HM SW ?

>>55519532
theres cianogen mod for it
theres AOSP rom for it...
you are not forced to use miui if you dont trust it

>>55519515
That's way over my price range sadly.
>>55519524
this looks promising, thanks.

Does anyone have the Samsung galaxy J5

How is it?

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>can't get a sexy Xiaomi or other chinese phone because I'm on Verizon which means I won't get LTE

>>55519472
wouldn't a case fix that issue or something?

>>55519676
No, the glass cracks on it's own. People constantly reported that on amazon. If there was just one or two complaining I wouldn't care but there are so many of them.

>>55519692
wow that's pretty awful to hear

>>55515760
bumpadump

is it ALWAYS a bad idea to get a new phone with plan from a carrier as opposed to buying a phone outright + sim only plan?

What's a good phone that'll last me a few years?
>country
New Zealand
>budget
Whatever is reasonable for its features

Was thinking of getting the 6P

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>>55519742
>>55515760
I dont have much experience but I never even considered going that way
rubber/silicone bumpers for grip I understand
I understand flip covers for screen protection
but seeing metal case... just makes no sense to me
also reports of interfering with antennas and weaker signal..

>>55519692
For the Xperia? First time hearing it, had mine for awhile.
Biggest issue is that the adhesive holding on the screen started to fail, so right now it's held down by tape. Replacing the adhesive is only a temp fix that ust ends up repeating the same issue, so I ordered a different phone.

Sucks as I really loved this thing.

>>55519790
This is my personal opinion: If you want a new phone, make sure you can buy it outright instead of going for a plan. If you can't save your money for stuff like that (I mean for gods sake it's just a phone and not a house) then you probably shouldn't buy it.

I prefer the buy outright + sim only way because in the end I'm not tied to one carrier and I have a plan which I can quit each month if I want to.

>>55519790
nope, not always

>>55519810
Wasn't so much looking at metal rather than plastic/tpu/rubber/silicone

>>55519811
yeah the z3 line had this problem. No idea about the 3+. The 5 apparently doesn't have those issues but the sd 810 tends to overheat constantly. If I ever get one I'll probably underclock the processor.

>>55519822
Then just use bare phone? What exactly are you trying to protect on the sides and on the back with metal?

>>55519844
I never mentioned metal?

>>55519828
First time hearing it.

>>55519548
Anyone?

Redmi note 3 pro or mi5?

>>55519828
>>55519811
>>55519692
seems to be a z3 compact issue and so much the z3 itself

>>55519897
not so much the z3 itself***

phone with the best camera for 300 yuros ty niggers

>>55519884
>I never mentioned metal?
the fuck, I swear to god I thought I read comment that could be sum up as - but I love the look of metal

the fuck...

>Country
UK

>Carrier
3

>Budget
£300, could go over a bit for something exceptional

>Desired features
Good battery life, nice camera, can play Pokémon GO

>Size
Idc

>>55519360
Pro is more storage and Ram by 32GB and 1-2GB respective iirc, gsmarena should say tho

>>55512760
when you're staying over someone's place and you have shit to do the next day and don't want to bring a charger like an autist

Reasons why I shouldn't get an OP3?

>>55520372
Pentile display, mediocore battery, bad audio with headphones, no SD, cam bump, dash charge only usble with stock rom and dash charger

where do i buy a redmi note 3 in europe (france)

>>55520474
Ali, honorbuy, gizchina, banggood

>>55520516
any decent website that dont look like scam or pornsites from the 90s?

>>55520565
You could pay an extra 20% to get it off eBay re-sellers that bought them through those websites.

>>55511081
it's a 3 year old phone that wasn't even good at its time
d o n t

>>55520565
Ebay or amazon, but youll overpay 20-30%

Looking for a little bit of help for my indecisiveness.

Bought a Samsung Galaxy S3 around two years ago because I needed a new phone. It was already 'out of date' then but I got a good deal on it. I rooted it but didn't install a custom ROM. Now I'm stuck on 4.3 and a lot of apps are shitting themselves compatibility wise and I can't play Pokemon Go.

I'm reading I can install a custom 4.4 ROM, but I'm thinking if my phone is going to be wiped and I'm putting all that effort into it then I may as well upgrade. I'll greentext some of the thoughts I'm having pro/con wise:

>Could only really afford to spend a maximum of £250 right now.
>Going on holiday in November so it'd be nice to have a faster phone with a better camera. Then again, I could just get a digital camera.
>Going with the 4.4 ROM would save me a lot of money, but it could still be a slow-ish phone.
>The S6 is already going down in price thanks to the S7 being out, but I read the S7 fixes a lot of S6's problems. I could be patient and wait for the S7 to drop in price and pick it up for a good deal.

Any recommendations on what I should do? Any potential phone models that might fit my needs if I choose to upgrade? Thanks a lot for the help, I know I'm indecisive.

>>55520686
flash cm 13? That should help with pokemon go unless it has some specific hardware requirements.

>>55520686
you can live with the galaxy s3 for a bit
wait for good deals

>>55520715
I did some research and there are ways to get the app working on your S3 so I'm good hardware wise. Sorry for the ignorance, but would CM13 wipe my phone completely? How is it compatibility wise with bog standard normie apps (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat etc)?

>>55516688
I forgot about T-Mobile offering free streaming for HD video and music.

T-Mobile just keeps coming up with ways to be better and better.

Fuck Verizon

>>55520746
I should also specify that Pokemon Go requires 4.4 to work. I'm stuck on 4.3 unless I go for a custom 4.4 ROM. How would CM13 play into all this? Sorry again for the stupidity.

>>55520746
unlocking your bootloader wipes your phone completely, you can make a backup I think if you don't want to lose your messages.

CM is based on android 6.0.1 so it's better than 4.4.

https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_i9300

You need to look for your specific device on cyanogenmod (either you have a US carrierspecific device or the international version). I also didn't see a warning that installing cm would wipe your device, but no guarantee that I am right.

>>55520792
I recently installed TWRP and CM13 on an old S4. You have the possibility to back up your data before flashing the new ROM.
CM13 itself runs on android 6.0.1 and works like a charm, so no worries there.
I'd strongly recommend you to for it and learn it from YT tutorials, after all its pretty straight forward.

Can the LG G4 play pokemon go ?

>>55520835
>>55520854
This is great advice, thanks so much for the help.

>Country
USA

>Carrier
Verizon

>Features
I want to rice the living hell out of this, install everything custom and basically be able to do everything short of building the physical phone from the ground up.

>Budget
Not an issue, but I don't want to pay for something overpriced like the HTC 10

>Size
As long as it fits in my pocket, it's fine, would prefer on the smaller side.

>>55520877
LGG3 can so I suppose G4 could.

>>55520156
>don't want to bring a charger like an autist

You what m8

Is the Lenovo K3 Note any good?
I would like to flash it with Cyanogen Mod, should be possible if I see it correctly.
Looks good from the specs for a cheap phone. (I want a second Android device)

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Anyone know what the bitrate limitation is for the latest Android OS/hardware like the Nexus 6P?

I can play FLAC songs up to 3600-ish kbit, while some songs at 5000+ kbit need to be converted to a lower rate, otherwise it skips the tracks.

Or could it be the sample rate? The songs in question are a ridiculous 192,000 Hz.

Can't find it anywhere.

>>55520127
much appreciated.

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>>55521025

Picture.

>>55521025
The DAC will be hardware limited to a certain bit level/sampling rate.

On top of that there may or may not be software limitations. The 6P is limited to 24-bit/96kHz according to GSMArena.

You should be able to find phones with DACs at 32/192 or more.

I have no idea why you want to have music at such a high bitrate though.

Does the Xperia Z2 have any heating issue?

>>55521098

All right, thanks bro!

>I have no idea why you want to have music at such a high bitrate though.

Autism, basically. I have the space on my phone and most of my music is FLAC, so it bothered me that I had to convert these specific songs down to 320 kbps MP3.

Can anyone recommend a cheap phone that I can use to play pokemon go? I live in Ireland

>>55521405
5.5" redmi note 3 pro
or
5" redmi 3 pro

around 140-170€

Anyone have any experience with 4G/LTE on the mi5 in the Netherlands? I've looked around a bit and people are saying "it works in cities and around them", but that's a bit vague

>>55508512
Ive been out of the smartphone race for nearly 2 years now.

Last phone was a galaxy note 2, I liked the pen thing and having 2 apps open at once (youtube while browsing or just having two different browsers open)
Whats THE good phone going around /g/ these days thats easy on the wallet, and has expandable memory?

The market for phones got big since I bought my last one.

Are chinkphones a meme?

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I've actually been waiting for this thread to come up again. Looking for some suggestions
I've had my brother in law's old S5 since December as a replacement to my fucked S3. I love the phone, but he didn't take the best care of it, so I'm faced with the choice of spending a few hundred to get somebody to replace the camera and midframe (I can't do it myself anymore as some medication left me with permanent side effects which make handsets challenging to work with) or I can get a new phone.
I'm looking for a device with expandable storage and good support for community ROMs, as well as physical keys (home button, power button and volume rocker) in addition to a reasonably large screen with a minimum resolution of 1080*1920-- I wouldn't go any smaller than the S5. This is all well and good, but an IR blaster is hard to find which has made my life far easier. I would be looking to flash a ROM fairly close to stock and using Xposed framework which I quite miss (not supported on my S5) running at Android 6.0
Through research, I haven't been able to find anything. I was going to look into the Note 5 until I remembered that storage was not expandable. Waterproof is definitely a plus, but not a necessity. I'm in Australia and happy to use almost any carrier if need be, though I'd likely unlock the device if I bought it outright. As for cost, lower is better depending on what sacrifices need to be made. I would have taken up a plan for the S7/S7 Edge if an IR blaster was featured. I can't find any sense in going for an older device such as a Note 3 which aside from age is quite close to what I need. I have no brand loyalty, though I've grown rather fond of the physical aspects of Samsung devices. Thanks to all in advance.

>>55522029
>wall of text

>>55522029
as always
go look up reviews of redmi note 3 pro

>>55522055
>>55522029
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDg19oSj2CM

Guys. I want a big phone with good battery life for music and internet.
Money is no issue.
is Z5 the phone for me?

Really, i would only lsten to music, take pics and probably use messenger.