/spg/ - Smartphone general

>Buy Nexus 5x in February
>New Nexus coming out end of this year


>Sell Nexus 5x now in prep for New Nexus
Or
>Keep Nexus 5x and save the hassle, it'll last me another year ok, then sell it

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WIll buying one of these fix my phone?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Front-Screen-Outer-Glass-Touch-Cover-Screen-Digitizer-Panel-LENS-For-LG-G2-D802-801-For/32679010014.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-LG-Optimus-G2-D802-D805-Touch-Screen-with-Digitizer-Touch-Panel-glass-lens-Replacement-Tools/32442630234.html

The touch still works.

>>55726412
Sell your 5X when the new one comes out or is about to. Why sell prematurely?

Any good trackers I can just pay to get in? I don't have time for interviews.

>>55726435
>>>/g/ptg/

does the stylus for the lg g4 stylus work with regular g4s?

>>55726435
Wrong thread senpai. I'm too drunk.

What is the best batt. for a Galaxy Note 3?

pls respond

>>55726424
phone price will decrease like crazy

>>55726490
Probably a zerolemon one. Other brands don't have that 1337 warranty thing.

>>55726490
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GYD782A/ref=psdc_3081461011_t1_B00Y20VSGO

Is the battery life for the Z3C better with Marshmallow or Lollipop?

What I've read suggests downgrading from M to L might be possible and, if so, I'm thinking about doing it so I can then put on the slim L ROM from XDA onto it. The thought of having all the good parts of Sony's ROM and none of the bloat sounds nice.

>>55726490
I used this one for the past 2.5 years, but it's no longer available.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFQLW1U/

Is the 100$ difference between the 1 + 3 worth it compared to the Moto X pure?

>Idiot that has never had a nice phone but now has a job here

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>>55726367
hey asshole, why do you keep stealing /ptg/ op's pic?

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>>55726845
They forgot to copyright their memes.

Ive had a flip phone since forever, and just grabbed a Moto G Plus at half price, no contract.

I only ever have used phones for talk and text, all of which the dumb phone does better. Also that Battery Life.
How do I jump on the Bandwagon and enjoy it?

Is the bobovr the best Phone VR for $30 or less?
Got a Moto X Pure so I gotta get one that fits a larger phone as well.

>>55726978
Download some apps and games so you can never use a phone like a phone ever again.

>>55726978
Start browsing 4chan on the bus/job and watch your life fall apart

>>55726658
With kitkat z3 had its best battery life. Lollipop made it dogshit and marshmallow half fix it but killed stamina mode. Sony has been updating stamina mode and battery life to work with marshmallow and it is possible z3 and the rest of the Xperias get a better battery life with Nougat.

Source: a cuck'd z3 and z5 owner.

does anyone know if the note 3 will work with straight talk?

>>55727378
No but more importantly why would you want to get cucked to death by straight talk? Why not just use metropcs?

>>55727280
I've heard about the upcoming update to the Z3 line will bring Stamina mode back. Anticipation of that is the reason I've stuck with Marshmallow so far. (It shipped to me with Lollipop so I never got to experience KK with it.

The battery life with MM has still been great for my needs (which are small - down to 20% after charging it seven days prior). Still want to root this thing and purge the bloat, but Stamina mode would at least be a nice compromise in the meantime.

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>>55727391
>ST: $45 for 5GB LTE
>PCS: $50 for 5GB LTE
Isn't that only good if you add a 2nd line for $25?

Why does Google Play Services keep draining so much battery on my S7? It has ~64% battery usage (not 64% of the whole battery, just used) with the screen off. If I restart the phone it usually fixes it and has 0% battery usage but it always comes back a few days later

>>55727435
Stamina mode is actually back from all the z series since a couple of months ago, it is not as great and customizable as with kitkat though but it works.

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h e l p

>>55727846
htc 10

>>55727846

If you had to get one now, then I'd go with the HTC 10.

>>55727855
>>55727878

Okay thanks. I'm going for the HTC10 because it supports msd.

is the galaxy s7 duos any good?

sold my z3c and pre-ordered zte axon 7. did i fuck up /spg/?

>>55727846

LG G5 is better than both.

>>55728177
yes

>>55728228
thanks for elaborating motherfucker

>>55726816

OP3 is faster and will most likely have better support when it comes to updates.

Moto X Pure is a good value, but it has yet to receive the most recent update released for Marshmallow and I doubt the folks at Lenovo are going to support it anymore.

Not a bad phone by any means (though battery life is mediocre), but keep in mind it has SD support where as the OP3 does not.

>>55728635
I was also deciding between these two, but I ended up ordering a OP3 today.
Only thing holding me back was the no SD supprt, but I figured out I don't even use more than 64GB on my current phone.
OxygenOS was also a nice bonus from what I could see (coming from a long Samsung user).

Is samsung and one plus phones the only ones that uses ufs 2.0?

>>55728216

lol no

>>55728687
>ufs 2.0
Xiaomi Mi 5 uses it if I'm not mistaken

>>55728679
>no SD supprt

You can also buy one of those USB OTG thingy

>>55728862
I actually have two USB drives that also have micro USB ports as well. I've used them a few times on my tablet which only had 32gb storage. They are very nice not having to use any adapters.

Im in the US, where should i buy a redmi note 3 pro. ive seen alot of janky chink sites, but i dont want to be sold a fake or be ripped off somehow

>>55728902
I was told the OTG is faster but I haven't tested it yet.

>>55728924
Nobody sells RN3P here in the US because of network compatibility issues

>>55728924
Chink general guys buy mostly from geekbuying, aliexpress and gearbest. If you're still too squimish use the site with paypal

>>55727846


HTC 10 is better for music and has expandable storage. It's also not a fucking phablet.

In honestly though, I'd wait for the new Nexus models coming this year.

>>55728932
seems like the international version has the right bands according to willmyphonework. i dont really know too much about phones and stuff, is there some other bullshit i need to be checking for compatibility?

>>55726367
>If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features, budget and size.

Country: Romania
Carrier: Orange, but I don't want it carrier locked
Budget: €200-€400
Size: Small enough to fit in hand. Definitely no phablets

Looking for something with a great camera (since I prefer the comfort of not carrying around an extra gadget to take photos with) - and it's a huge bonus if it's good with night photos. I'm comfortable with it not having microSD slot, as long as it offers 32GB storage or more. 2 GB of RAM is more than enough because I'm an optimization freak, and I only play small games anyway and if it has good support from cm community it's even better.
Right now I'm looking at the Nexus 5x, Xiaomi Mi 4/5, OnePlus X/2. Most comparisons I've seen seem to just point me towards the 5x.
Are there other great options ? If not, when do you think prices for these phones will be optimal ? I could wait 2-3 more months before purchasing.

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What kind of bloatware and/or botnets does the redimi note 3 come with? Can they be disabled? I don't want the chinks to know what kind of porn i'm into.

I'm stuck on sprint and need a new phone but dont get the ability to "upgrade" until next year, if i buy a sprint phone off ebay or amazon and then just put my sim card it should work right? I won't have to go to the sprint store and have them do shit to it or charge me a fee?

Any phones you would recommend for sprint under $250?

Hey lads, some local online shop is offering the Galaxy S7 at a 100 euros discount with free shipping (so 600 euros in total). Should I sell my N6P and grab one?
Main things tempting me are
>better battery
>camera is nice
>front fingerprint reader
>mSD support
I don't like Touchjizz but it's not the S7E or a Note so no memetarded features and themes hide most of the shittiness of TW.

>>55728216
you mean worse even than G4

>>55728216
True that

>>55729547
LG G4 fits all those except it's 5.5 inches.
Tho it's curved and fits nicely into your hand, the 5x is worse but cheaper
~1500 lei pt G4
~1200 pt 5X
Up to you, but the cameras on the G4 destroy every 2015 phones and completes with this year's flagships(tested these myself)
Ceau

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I have 400€. Should I get this?

>>55730121
Thanks for the recommendation.
Just looked over OnePlus 3 and I'm fairly tempted to cough up the extra €100 for a more future proof phone. Don't see myself changing it in the next 3-4 years, so it helps a lot.

>>55726367
>Galaxy s7 duos for 490$
Isnt that cheaper than the normal one? Is it different or something?

Do people really leave their GPS on all the time and complain about battery life and not turn it on only when they need it?

>>55730121
if only it didnt have the fucking ugly leather back

>>55730177
I bought one, though I'm still waiting for it (ordered two weeks ago) because I ordered it from a local retailer instead of directly from oneplus.

Seems like a fine buy as long as you're fine with the lack of mSD, chinks being slow with updates and apparently some bugs that some users have.

2gb ram/16gb rom or 3gb/32gb rom for $30 more? is if i have an sd card do I really need that extra 1gb of ram?

>>55730236
>chinks being slow with updates

Do you even need them?
With an open bootloader and a huge community, you will always get the best out of this device compared to others.

>>55730270
Some people want to stay on stock, so it's a factor for some.

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If I am thinking of making a Moto G4 my first smartphone is it worth spending the extra $150 to get a Nexus 5? Is it worth spending the extra $200 to get the Iphone 6E?

thanks

>>55730240
What has storage to do with RAM?

>>55730177
I bought it last week and will get it tomorrow, but I feel like I should have researched a bit more. I lurked the forums and there seem to be a lot of small bugs and annoyances with the software.

There are complaints about
1. Bluetooth issues with many cars
2. Volume keys not working when screen is off
3. Missing notification when phone enters deep sleep (doze)
4. Youtube not playing 1080p60fps videos and defaults them to 480p max (apparently Google's fault?)
5. Battery drain

My main issue with this is that I use Bluetooth in my car extensively and also music playback with wired headphones, if I run into bug 1 or 2 the phone is going back, I'm not going to wait for a sw update, and maybe I'll buy it again when the issues are fixed.

>>55726416
Shit I know how to fix that . It sounds crazy but place a piece of thick paper over the sensor next to the camera. It actually fucking works

>>55730206

>>55730206
The OP3 seems like the more future proof phone because 6Gb of RAM will come in handy in the long run. The main issue with android is RAM, that's the reason why older phones become unusable. If you get the Memesung S7 for example, with newer versions of Android you WILL have issues because of low ram. Samsung phones are full of bloatware and "features" that naturally use up a lot of RAM. The S7 is already slower than the OP3 despite same-y hardware, that's because of the Samsung bloat. Also, if you owned Samsung phones in the past, you'll know that their phones are very good on release and then within a year they're unusable. The same applies for heavily customized phones like Sony, Huawei, HTC, etc. My current daily driver, a MotoG3 (1Gb of RAM version) feels noticeably snappier than my S4 despite being a lot less powerful hardware wise. Also the OP3 can be unlocked and rooted easily (and you won't void the warranty), even if OnePlus shits itself and stops releasing updates, you'll be able to rely on bored indiands from XDA and their beautiful custom kernels and roms. With Root you can install Xposed and mod your phone and customize it to a higher degree, or remove built in apps you don't use. If you get a Samsung, it's going to be much harder to mod due to KNOX and other bullshit.

TL;DR, I've been using Android since 1.6, for future proofness you need these 4 aspects
1. Amount of RAM
2. Clean OS
3. Moddability
4. Supportive manufacturer for stock updates

OP3 seems to have all of them, except they seem to be a bit slow on 4. Samsung has none.

Anyone know if my phone isnt fully paid off if I can still switch the sim card to another phone if i continue paying it off?
It's a cheap ass phone but had a long contract and it's been really pissing me off lately and looking into getting a LG G4
I have Sprint as well

>>55730270
Yes actually. Bored indians on XDA can only go so far when modding the stock firmware. When the bug is embedded deep into the system or even worse hardware related (forgot to mention here >>55730319, but there seems to be shitty sound quality when recording video as well) there's nothing they can do about it.

If you want to go on custom firmwares like CM or others, from my experience they're always extremely buggy. I've had all sorts of major bugs when using CM, such as the screen turning off indefinitely after a call forcing me to reboot, random reboots while browsing, notification led not working, worse camera quality, missing features (such as fm radio), Google Apps randomly crashing or not working properly, issues with USB OTG, glitchy graphics (misaligned icons, white text on white menus, stuff like that) and more. But then again I always used phones that weren't friendly to mods such as Samsung and Sony. I resort to custom firmwares when the phone is obsolete, right now I'm using it on an old Xperia Arc, and while it makes the phone usable compared to the disgusting stock rom, it's affected by a shitload of bugs including random reboots.

>>55730338
Which sensor?

>>55730308
nothing except you get one with the other.
Merely trying to say the storage isn't a factor.

Guys I'm looking into buying a Redmeme Note 3 Pro and I have a few questions, I've seen it uses lollipop, mui or whatever its called but still lollipop, is it going to get upgraded to 6.0 or even 7.0 some day? I don't feel good buying a phone that is already stuck in a old android version, also is buying the 2 gb ram version too dumb? am I gonna need 3GB of ram?

>>55730492
Read the wiki and do your research, not going to spoon feed you here.

>>55730395
anyone have experience with this? their stupid ass fucking website has been down for 4 hours and i can't check and i'd rather just pull the trigger and wont feel stupid if i have to return it if i can get some confirmation

>>55730319
I suspect that a lot of the shitty bugs won't be resolved until N, since I have a cheapo near-stock MM phone from Alcatel, and it displays a lot of shitty bugs like 2, 3, and especially 5.

>>55730600
This wiki? https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Chink_shit_general/Phones#Upcoming_developments
There isn't anything about future updates there, and the only thing it says about the two different models is that they exist.
You made yourself look really cool and edgy though.

Is iOS jailbreaked better for your privacy?

Android doesn't give a shit about your privacy, and doesn't even hide that fact.

Also, malware deluxe.

Are Huawei phones any good? They look good on paper for their price.

>>55730673
if you have a phone you are being tracked so just get the best phone so you can ignore it
without a phone you are also being tracked, just embrace it and live faggot

>>55730666
Fuck off, this isnt your moms basement, no spoonfeeding here.
>>>/google/

>>55730679
Just picked up P9. It's a fucking iphone clone. Only difference is that it uses huawei account instead of apple id

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Is there a reliable non-invasive way to access Facebook messaging and receive notifications without providing access to all my data?

Would a very strict xprivacy profile be enough?

>>55730690
>without a phone you are also being tracked

paranoia

>>55730679

6P is their best.

>>55730775
>Thread for talking about smartphones
>Someone ask a question about a certain smartphone
>FUCK OFF, JUST GOOGLE IT
Why are you always so angry /g/?

>>55727846

OnePlus 3

>>55730888
You're asking stupid questions you could already have answered yourself by using google for 5 fucking minutes.
You don't want that, you want to be spoon fed and that's not going to happen. Now get out.

>>55730888
If you don't put in some legwork, why should we?

We aren't your own personal Google.

How do people even use a phone with under 5.5 inch display? I use 5.5 and it still feels small. I'm not even a true big guy, I'm like 3 U's out of 4 max.

>>55731080
Same here, I got a 5" phone after using 5.7" phones and for some reason they're harder to use one handed than the big Notes I had.

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Is now a good time to trade in my iPhone 6? It will probably loose value when the 7 comes out.
I'd want to sell it for enough money to buy a new phone, most likely back to android

>>55731138
Lose value*

Any flip phones that have the same functionality as a slap?

I'm going abroad for half a year in 3 weeks.
Currently have a 2+ year old Nexus 5 and I need a new phone.
Something with decent battery life and a GOOD camera.
Nexus 5X looks alright, but the new phones are around the corner and the battery life on the 5X is not that good. Also, why aren't there 5" phones anymore... Nexus 5X is the absolute maximum in size I want.

What's wrong with Touchjizz? I don't use Samsung phones but I keep hearing everyone on the Internet complaining about it.

>>55731221
Does it have to run Android?

Nokia phones have the best cameras on any phone, including that Panasonic phone that was basically a camera that ran Android, and they also have excellent battery life.

Get something with a PureView.

Is it worth turning on encryption for my phone? Is the slowdown noticeable?

>>55731341
Oh yeah, forgot to mention that it has to be Android.
Dependent on too many Android apps and just don't want to step away (I've had iOS before and do not want Windows Phone).
Damn shame though.

>>55731370
I'm thinking Samsung S7. I'm tempted to get one too.
>good battery
>5.1 inches
>mSD support

>>55731455

Get a Nexus 6P ya fag.

>>55731492
I already have one, I'm tempted to switch actually.
I know Touchjizz is shit but
>better battery life
>better hardware all around
>better and faster camera except for low-light
>mSD
>online shop has S7 for 600 euros instead of 700 + free shipping
TEMPTATION

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man I am so tempted to get a onePlus 3, looks perfect and 64GB are more than enough for me, my only fear is the battery life....should I jump in and get one or wait for the new nexus devices ? btw I am using a galaxy S6 right now.

>>55731527
Isn't OP3 utter dogshit tho?
All I've heard about it was
>pretty bad screen
>shit battery life
>unreliable fingerprint reader
>okay camera

>>55731527
Wait for Axon 7 if you're interested in the OP3. It'll be arriving in the states this week and is a really good alternative. Apparently ZTE is planning to allow unlocked bootloader and is patching the camera software for better post processing.

>>55731550
well I have seen a lot of reviews so far and they all agreed that the fingerprint reader is lighting quick and never fails, Camera is okay as you said.

But here is what bothers me, I dont really care much for the screen and it looks good for me, but how can they have a 1080p display and a shitty battery life at the same time...

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>>55731606
I have been waiting for the Axon 7 and i was so excited about it but I was bummed when the reviews came most agree on preformance issues with this thing....it looks cool as fuck tho

>>55730438
There's an ambient light sensor next to the camera, for turning screen brightness up when you're in the sun.

Is there a better way to get shit onto your phone. I was transferring about 700MB of images and it took more than 30 minutes via MTP USB.

>>55730224
my dad leaves it on all the time and still goes through the whole day without charging (moto g 2).
then again he is not a heavy user and leaves it on because of traffic suggestions and googles cards.

I just got an s7, what's a good work case for it. A small one Preferably.

Requesting a recc. Belgium.

I'm looking for a 5" android phone, with a priority on build quality since I'm a clumsy motherfucker and a decent battery. Budget 200-350€. Preferably not a chinkphone but willing to be convinced. I've been looking at the Nexus 5x, Oneplus X or xiaomi redmi 3. Though I have no idea if there are better phones coming out this year that fit my spec requirements, I'm not that in a hurry and can wait.

>>55730224
I keep GPS on at all times because I like the fitness tracking from Google Fit.
I still get a full day on a charge so who the fuck cares?

Should i wait with buying a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro for a few months for a potential pricedrop?

>>55731899
OPX has disgusting battery life.
Your options are: R3P, R3S, N5X, Moto G4 or refurb flagships like a G3.

>>55731910
RN4/P is/are announced 27.07.

>>55732033
Oh wow i guess i'll wait a few days
Thanks anon

>>55730319
Can I get a feedback about this from someone who owns the OP3?

Also the issue with the shitty sound quality on recorded videos. Is the sound quality also shitty when using audio recorders? What about calls? I suspect hardware issues with this.

Is a Note 4 an upgrade from an LG G3?

>>55727103
somebody?

>>55732284
Tbqh a lot of chinkphones are coming out with vr headsets soon so might as well wait. I know both Oneplus and ZTE are working with google on dreamtime compatible headsets and Alcatel have a headset now.

which one should be my backup moto g 4th gen or honor5x?

>>55732425
Might as well wait then. Thanks anon, was looking at the BoboVR Z4, but nah.

>>55732432
>honor5x

this

>>55732432
>honor 5x

5C is better.

>>55731936
The redmi 3s 32GB seems nice, any idea where I can get it?

Huawei P9 Lite (2 GB RAM version only) or Moto X Play? Roughly the same price.

Is the OP3 literally the best phone right now?
>OP hardware
>tons of ram
>nearly stock android
>currently the fastest on the market other than the iPhone 6s
>fastest fingerprint sensor on the market
>easy to root and mod, and you don't void the warranty doing so
>easy to open up and repair
>top build quality with monkey glass and aluminum
>good camera and audio
>64Gb which is enough for anyone if you also use cloud storage
>400 bucks, less if you find it used

Other than a few bugs that will be fixed (besides, is there any bug free Android? Has there ever been one?) it's basically a perfect phone.

Give me reasons to not buy it.

>>55733104
No it's shit, top shilling for it.

>>55733055
Ah, from what I see I also have Moto G4 (not the Plus, just regular G4) available. What should I pick, anons?

>>55733141
Why is it shit? That's what I'm trying to understand before I buy it.

>>55733141
Not him, but why is it shit exactly? I heard about mediocre screen, but what else?

>>55733104
>Give me reasons to not buy it
>shit pentile display
>shit battery
>shit updates aka battery drain issue
>no SD
>reported issues with connectivity/bluetooth
>shit DAC
>cam bump
>LTE versions region exclusive
>dash charge is propietary

>>55733104
I got rid of my OP3 and went for the S7. Dash charging get was awesome but the camera on OP3 is shit. I'm pretty sure the iPhone 5S took better photos.

>>55733155
>shit screen
>shit battery
>Oxygen OS is fucking terrible
>supposedly good hardware but somehow the performance is not there
>chinkshit might break at any moment
>camera certainly not flagship-tier, but okay for the price
I used to have a OPO which worked wonderfully for 4 months until, on a fairly hot day, the glue holding the digitizer melted and the screen started going for retard.
Never again.

>>55732777
Yes, on the internet.

>>55733171
>>shit pentile display
True but I wouldn't call it shit. I've used pentile displays before and I don't mind them too much. I don't think it's going to be an issue.
>>shit battery
Depends on the use.
>>shit updates aka battery drain issue
Reports are inconsistent on this.
>>no SD
I don't need it.
>>reported issues with connectivity/bluetooth
See battery drain.
>>shit DAC
Really? The only review I could find which compared the DAC found out the volume is much higher on the OP3 compared to S7 and other phones.
>>cam bump
Indeed this is an issue, but with a cover it levels with it.
>>LTE versions region exclusive
In my country I don't have this issue.
>>dash charge is propietary
How is this an issue?

So yeah, what's a better phone for a similar amount of money? I can spend up to 450€.

>>55733177
>he bought a Samsung
Enjoy your phone becoming unusable within a year. It already lags today after you install some apps and reloads background apps like crazy. I don't have an S7 but I've used one from one of my coworker, I'm the IT grunt and I had to set up a few company apps and accounts on one, it didn't feel as smooth as I expected. Also the OP3 right now is the fastest android phone, and by far if you compare it with midrangers.

Have 300EUR and want a new phone. What are my options? Want a FHD screen, around 5" screen, not having shit like sensors/physical buttons on the face.

>>55733182
>>shit screen
Not best does not equal shit.
>>shit battery
Depends on use.
>>Oxygen OS is fucking terrible
How so? It's stock with useful additions.
>>supposedly good hardware but somehow the performance is not there
It's currently the top performing Android phone and shits all over the S7. Only the iPhone 6S beats it.
>>chinkshit might break at any moment
Durability seems excellent. See here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PZ8W_g6Vvk
Also every phone is chinkshit since they're all built in china.
>>camera certainly not flagship-tier, but okay for the price
Indeed but I'm not a normie and I have no use for the camera. It equals the S7 which is the best on the market right now in daylight which is good enough for me.

Seriously I'd love to find an alternative but nothing has the same amount of pros compared to cons. For the same price I could buy a LG G5 but it looks disgusting, and has gimmicky modular bullshit going on which definitely compromises build quality. And it won't get any update because they're firing everyone who worked on it. I'm not buying samsung, but a heavily used S7 would cost around 400€. The Huawei P9 looks good but the interface is heavily customized and looks like a retarded version of iOS, and the gimmicky camera drives up the price and I don't need it, it's also worse than the OP3.

>>55733260
>>55733326
Look nigga you wanted us to explain what's shit about it, we did. Now if you still want to get one go for it, but remember that if they got a flagship-specced phone for $400, it means they cut corners.
You don't really need to waste your time trying to convince me, I don't plan on buying one and I generally don't care.

>>55733358
I also wanted you to give me an alternative, because even with those flaws it still seems the best to me.

>>55733379
http://pocketnow.com/2016/06/28/oneplus-3-vs-samsung-galaxy-s7

>>55733182
>>55733326
I feel like at this point so much of the OP3 hate is just a meme. UPS delivered mine the other day and it's been fine so far, no battery life issues (seems to be doing better than my old OPO), no wakelock issues after updating Oxygen OS, the screen isn't the best but isn't the worst and you can enable sRGB if the inaccurate AMOLED colors bother you, and the camera is passable.

You could do a lot worse for $400. I feel like so many people are still booty blasted by OnePlus' (admittedly cringe-worthy and terrible) marketing campaigns in the past. It's obviously not going to be on the same level as the current stable of flagships from Samsung/HTC/LG/Google, but it seems like a solid enough phone that I'm pleased with it.

>>55733260
>shit pentile display
Pentile does not equal pentile. OP3 pentile is worse than others.
>shit battery
>depends on the use
No. Someone posted a review some time ago where the S7, 6S, G5, 6P and OP3 where compared, guess which one died first.
>shit updates aka battery drain issue
Sure inconsistent, but if you want to risk it, suit yourself. 1% battery every 4 minutes is what you can expect.
>no SD
Suit yourself.
>shit DAC
Volume DOES NOT equal quality. Either GSMarena or phonearena made a review which showed the innacurate audio reproduction with significant cross talk
>LTE versions region exclusive
Point is, if you want to travel. EU version might not work in asia or US and vice versa.
>dash charge is propietary
>How is this an issue?
Does not work on CM and you must use the cable+adaptor OP gave you. This feature does not work with any other cable+adaptor

>So yeah, what's a better phone for a similar amount of money? I can spend up to 450€
That price range is mostly dead. Good phones cost more and less expensive ones might be missing features you want.
Choices in 350-450€ range are ZTE Axon 7, Alcatel Idol S4, ZUK Z2 (Pro), OP3, Mi5, Moto G4 Plus, Nexus 5X or some refurb flag ships.

>>55733492
I understand the OP3 is a nice phone for $400 but you still have a bunch of people including this fag >>55733379 who seem to think they'll get a $400 phone that shits all over flagships like the S7 or HTC10 which is simply not the case. It's a good all-around performer which obviously cuts a bunch of corners to get a "seemingly" flagship package at 70% of the price of a regular flagship.

>>55733104
>good camera
Yes, OP3 takes nice stills even if video stabilization and focus are pretty mediocre...
>and audio
...b8. Pure shilling b8. The speakers are shit and the mic is one of the worst in the industry, completely failing with its noise cancellation. Trying to hear a video recorded on the OP3 is like pulling teeth. Literally the biggest fuck up in an otherwise god tier phone.

what is the verdict on wileyfox phones? they seems like an even cheaper version of the moto g.
Too good to be true?

>>55733619
They are all shit. MTK, SD410 and SD615 are the only processors used, all are bad.

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Let's compare the RN3P camera to a Sony RX100

(1/3) RX 100 Ref.

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(2/3) RN3P

About to pull the trigger on a redmeme note 3. How durable is it? I'm usually pretty good with my phones, but I've also never bought chink before.

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(3/3) RN3P + HDR

Can anyone please say some bad things about Sony Xperia Z2?

>>55733509
Thank you. I've read the 1% every 4 minutes but it seemed like an isolated case from that website who published the article. All the comments said they didn't experience the issue. The audio quality issue has me worried so I'll look into it. the dash charge is not a feature that interests me, also I think fast charging kills the battery faster. I'll most likely use a regular 2A charger.

I'm not buying the S7 because Samsung let me down too many times and they're basically memephones, they're good when they come out and become awful within a year. I'll look into the HTC 10 since I know nothing about it and maybe I'll find it used within my budget.

>>55733665
thanks, i saw a couple clips/reviews. seems like the even lag when they're right out of the box ..

>>55733299

This comes out on the 28:
https://www.bq.com/uk/aquaris-x5plus

>>55733842
>https://www.bq.com/uk/aquaris-x5plus
Who the fuck are BQ?

>>55733523
The S7 is a meme phone and it gets shat on by most other phones including the OP3.

>glass on both sides = shit build quality, one drop and it's going to shatter
>waterproof meme = impossible to repair yourself
>shitty touchwiz and bloat that ALREADY makes the phone slower than the OP3 and several other phones, will only get worse
>2K screen a meme, 1080p is better for performance especially in the long run
>Knox trigger and other bullshit to prevent people from modding
>no adoptable storage for some reason, might as well not even have a sd card
>dat price

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Guess which is the RN3P and which is the RX100.

>>55733871
>it gets shat on by most other phones
>literally every review says there's no question about it being the best current flagship
>it's the first flagship in a long time to actually bring the price down instead of up
Shill harder nigger.
You might not like the design of the phone or the rom (I know I don't) but when it comes to specs and performance nothing beats it currently.

currently sales in my country, i can get the moto g3 for 179 euros or the g4 for 227.
both are the 2GB ram models

>>55733939
> which one should i be getting?

>>55733903

The OP3 beats it in every single comparison after the ram management update in performance when loading apps and multitasking. Again, it's going to get worse for the S7 like with every other Samsung phone before. Have you ever used a Samsung phone before? I owned the S4 and it became awful after Kitkat and right now it's almost unusable on Lollipop. And it's a bitch to mod due to Knox and everything else. Samsung is also known for making their older phones slow on purpose.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-4.4-kitkat-performance-cpu-throttling-dvfs,26414.html

Also how come reviewers always complain about le viewing angles on every single phone out there except samsung phones, but nobody ever complains about the constant distortion and glare on the curves of Edge phones? Samsung definitely pays most reviewers to give them perfect reviews.

>>55733777
Samsung has top hardware but ruins it with shit software. HTC has a top DAC, but i doubt youll find a used one for 400. OPs review says the Idol 4s has a good DAC.

>>55733979
>Also how come reviewers always complain about le viewing angles on every single phone out there except samsung phones
Because they have good viewing angles?
Look nigger you can try to simply deny reality but that only works with normies. I'm telling you every single comparison between that phone and other current gen flagship will end up with the S7 on top, except low-light camera performance where the N6P does miles better and batrery life where it's just somewhat above average.
Also the only thing Knox does is void your warranty which you can totally disregard in Europe anyway cause that kind of practice is against the law.
The OP3 is an eternal chinkmeme with a shitty screen, a shitty battery, a shitty camera and doesn't even come close.

>>55733979
I own and like the OP3 and think you're a dumbass.

>>55733881
RN3P on the left

>>55734056
Dude find me a comparison where the S7 beats the OP in performance. I'd love to just buy le samsung like everyone else but they've let me down so much I'm biased against them. I will forever have buyer's remorse after the S4.

>>55734056
>>55734150
>S7 faster than OP3

http://mobilityarena.com/antutu-report-oneplus-3-powerful-phone-2016/

>>55734198
>AnTuTu benchmarks
Come on now.

Are there any phones besides the HTC 10 and LG V10 available in the US that have a high quality DAC/amp implementation?
Specifically, ones that preferably work on Sprint, as I have a free Ringplus plan that legitimately takes care of all of my needs (1.5gb of data a month); while I have no need to stick to their specific network at all, I would actually have to pay for a plan on another service, which adds up tremendously...

It sucks since I feel stuck if I want this feature unless I want to shell out somewhere:
1) HTC 10. Not only is the Sprint variant(?) really rare and probably won't get cheap used anytime soon, it's still 599 with coupon new... but it does mean my free plan would recoup that cost and (I think?) it comes with Uh Oh protection. Is it even 'unlocked'?
2) LG V10. Less than 300 USD used and I like the design. Doesn't have a Sprint variant. I'd be using T-Mobile's 20 USD 2gb data only plan, so over 12 months, that adds 240 + fees over a year; not so sweet after that, but it's comparable and I may have plenty of choices after that. Old hardware known to chew power and software support is likely dead; custom ROMs seem near non-existent.
3) Wait for V20 and maybe Nexus Marlin/Sailfish. I am hoping both of these implement this feature, but V20 will likely not be on Sprint and could be very expensive while the Nexus is just a crapshoot based on the correlation that it's designed by HTC who may bring over the HTC 10 DAC/amp and that Nexus phones tend to push some kind of new side hardware standard (like fingerprint scanner/USB-C in 6P/5X) in general. At the same time, the HTC 10 may be too similar to the Nexus while having Uh Oh, which may be a better value than the Nexus with some added 150+ USD cost replacement warranty from Assurant (ehhh).

I'm trying to wait until my Nexus 5 fully dies, but it's gradually becoming an exercise to ensure it stays alive and that the power button doesn't torture me. Why didn't the B&O Play 'Friend' come out here, again?

I have the galaxy s6(no edge) it went into a boot loop after I tried to fix it when touchwhiz decided to not work and touchscreen didn't work. Any help? I think I need the factory OS but I can't find anywhere to download it

>>55734215

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMa5NRCcAAQ

>>55734280
try xda

>>55733881
what's the difference anyways

>>55733543
>shit speaker
Mate, I just got my OP3 last friday and I can say that their speaker is on par if not better than M7 dual front facing speaker which is my previous phone.

NEET here, what smartphone should i get?

i've never had one, and i recently got my first job at 25 and now have an option of getting a phone

something cheapish preferably $120 or less

>>55734080
No. RN3P is the right one.

>>55734395
My coin says its not.

>>55734383
BLU HD8 or how its called from amazon.

>>55734451
okay and i forgot to ask, how do dataplans work?

a lot of people i know have straighttalk, and say it's really good. is it available on that phone?

>>55734466
Straight Talk works by piggybacking on Sprint, Verizon, Tmobile and AT&T towers. As long as your phone is capable of any of those, it will work.

If you don't get out much, you can suffice with a smaller amount of data. 5GB a month is overkill for someone who doesn't commute or stream things over 4G daily, and using wifi will get you by at home.

>>55734369
Do you have bugs with bluetooth or volume key? Can you play 60fps youtube videos?

Is the HTC 10 legitimate?

I've fucking hated HTC's Touchsense for as long as I can remember but I keep hearing they're not as terrible as Samsung was with the S7 with whatever it is they did for the 10

>>55734582
The 10 is very stock and well rounded, and very expensive.

>>55734607
This.
I would so get one if it was 150 euros less.

>>55734616
Agreed, if it was 500-550 USD, it'd be incredible.

>>55734582

It's not exactly stock, but it's nowhere near the bloat city that is Samsung. You won't get your usual shitty carrier apps (because you should be buying unlocked, that's a given), and HTC eliminated duplicate pre-installed apps. For defaults of whatever you either get a HTC app or Google's variant.

It works really well, and but the phone is $700 now which is insane. It's discounted by $100 until Aug. 1 so if you want it i would jump on it.

>>55734466
No idea about plans in the US, but maybe you have some nice cheap SIM offers on amazon, too.
I'm from Germany and bought a SIM with 300mb 7mbit + low speed flat and 100min for 1,95€ per month.

Looking to upgrade from a LG G3 and came here in hopes of guidance. Previous smartphones before the g3 were both iphones (3gs and 4s) and i fucking hate iphones after using them for several years both. I dont care too much about the cpu as long as it is as fast as the g3. What i really need besides the /g/ regular demands (msd slot, removable battery etc) is a good audio interface. Oh and a 1080p screen is fine, or 1440p. But absolutely NO 4k. Budget is 800€ max but id rather not spend that much on it desu.

>>55734383

Where are you located? I'm assuming in the US here, but:
You say you are a NEET who got their first job. Do you have a provider or plan already? If not, what do you need from your plan? Your plan dictates what phone choices you may have and what network you get signal from (T-Mobile, Verizon, etc), so it's equally as important. It's also the actual real expense that adds up for ownership of a smartphone... If you are largely at home and at work and just need basic service and light data when out (using WiFi most of the time), service can be cheap (less than 20 USD a month).

Look up MVNOs such as Ting, Straight Talk, Project Fi, Ultra Mobile, Total Wireless, Tello, Boost/Virgin Mobile, etc. and look up their plans and look up their network. Sprint MVNOs are useless if Sprint signal is garbage in your area, as an example, but they tend to be cheapest.

I personally keep extra media downloaded on my phone, predownload Google Maps data, avoid YouTube when out, set data limits in settings, etc. and I use the data costs saved for a better phone instead.

Also look into Google Voice/Hangouts.

>>55733709
That's looks comfy anon where do you live?

>>55735050
Wait for the LG v10 successor.

moto g3 180 euros vs moto g4 227 euros, both are 2GB model.
which one should i get?

>>55733979
Fuck off you pathetic shilling POS.

>>55734383
>NEET here
>recently got my first job
mmmmm

>>55735050
>msd slot, removable battery etc
G5 is literally the only flagship today with both.

>>55735282
Is there any real confirmation that a v10 successor will come out eventually? I propably will get it if it does, since the v10 fills my requirements and i really like the 2nd screen gimmick actually. Plus the v10 looks fucking sexy imo.

Help I'm trying to root my Xperia Z3 per instructions here:

https://techchomps.com/root-sony-xperia-z3-android-6-0-marshmallow/

Thing is, I don't know to install SuperSU, because my phones doesn't seem to have a recovery, and TWRP doesn't seem to have a version for my phone model, only the Z3C.

How to proceed?

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Anyone here running a Nokia N9?
Is it still worth having in 2016?

>>55735354
http://www.android.gs/install-twrp-recovery-on-sony-xperia-z3/

My S3 is finally on its way out I believe. Charge port is not working all the time; I think it's too loose or something. Looking at upgrading to another old Galaxy flagship since I enjoyed the S3 a lot. Note 3 a good option? Whatever it is, I want it to be <$200 and compatible with Pokemon Go.

>>55735541
Do I have to worry about any incompatibility for that file? I saw a few other versions and none of them matched my build number ,if it matters.

>>55735573
How should I go nigga? Google it, go check the XDA forums.

>>55735562
Moto G4 @ Amazon for $150.

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It's about time to retire my good ol Nexus 5.

Are there cheap phones (300$ max, Chinaphones are welcome) that have very similar software experience? Basically a near-stock ROM and reasonably quick support of new versions.

Or should I just hold off until the Nexus 6P drops to 300$? (I don't want the 5x)

>>55735562
>compatible with Pokemon Go
what the fuck does that mean?

>>55735703
I guess he wants it to have GPS

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>>55735588
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056/post58527839#post58527839

>unlocked bootloader a few days forgetting it would erase everything while trying to root
>turns out it wasn't even necessary for the most standard xda guide I just found

Now I'm trying to find some way to justify that massive fuckup

>>55735723
i guess he's a retard

Is there a Xposed module or an other method (I have root of course) to spoof different address books for different applications?
For example Whats App gets shown its own Contacts.
I can disable the access to the contacts completely with the permission management, but some things don't work correctly then.

whats the best android that works with Metropcs under $250? I have a Lumia 640 and hate not having any decent apps. Only feature i need is microsd support.

>>55735794
I think xprivacy can silently disable access to contacts, but nothing beyond that. But xprivacy is a fucking chore to use, you'll wipe it after the first day.

>>55735703
>>55735723
>>55735752
I guess you're both retarded. Pokemon Go only works with Android 4.4 and up, so I want a phone that will have at least that requirement stock.

>>55735914
>Android 4.4 and up
So literally any phone made in the last century.
Some people just shouldn't have power to call others retarded.

>>55735965
You either can't read or you glossed over the fact that I own and use an S3, which only goes to 4.3. Either way, you're retarded.

>>55736011
Flash a Cyanogenmod.

>>55736048
I did. It's great. Now my charge port is not working. That's not great. I want to upgrade. Do you get it now?

>>55736011
You'd be pretty hard-pressed to find a modern phone over 100$ that's not running at least 5.0.
Also ROMs exist.

sure is summer here

What do you fuck even need powerful phones for?

If you can make calls, browse chinese cartoon forums, watch porn, play mobile """games""" and text message, what else do you need?

No, really, I have an urge to buy a new phone but I literally have no good reason. Why would anyone buy a new phone when their 2 year old one works perfectly?

PKG needs GPS, compass, and a gyro.
you are all stupid.

>>55736065
I remember when it wasn't contrarian to be helpful.

>>55735562
>>55735914
>>55736011
Get out you underage retard. People try to spoon feed you retard and you autistic fuck insult them.
Go back to your moms basement and play with your crayons you mouth breathing down syndrom abortion.

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>>55736130
It actually does feel like I'm back in elementary school what with the projection happening right now.

>>55735562
My Note 3 wasn't compatible with Pokemon GO despite being at the required Android version. However, if you install a custom rom for 6.0.1, Pokemon GO works great.

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>love sony phone design and feel
>Xperia X is trash
>their smartphone division is crashing with no survivors
>don't want to move on to a chinkphone or samsung or apple
>phone slowly falling apart after years of abuse

What do?

>>55734270
Look at the Axon 7 and the latest Alcatel Idol. Both have dedicated DACs and dual speakers and I think at least Axon 7 likely supports sprint because it has a lot of frequencies it operates on.

>>55736221
I'm hesitant to buy a OP3 since the Axon 7 isn't out in the U.S yet, and it seems like $400 is the new "Midrange" phone these days.

>>55736216
Embrace the Nexus meme.

>>55736291
>no SD cards
I was willing to give up removable batteries since powerbanks exist, but I really don't want to give up expandable/separate storage.

>>55736321
I SAID
EMBRACE
THE
MEME

>>55736216
Why not get Z series XPERIA?

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>>55736422
Because the latest one is the Z5 and it's the last, and for just a bit more I could have a Samsung S7. I don't like Samsung but paying that much for something weaker is pretty stupid.

I really do fucking want a Z5 though, since the fingerprint reader is the only thing missing from my current phone. Then I'll hold onto it forever, or wait until Xperia X price collapses, if it ever will.

>>55736216
GET CHINKSHIT
CHINK
H
I
N
K
Seriously the chinkphone meme exists for a reason. Unless you're getting an iFag or a Note/ new Nexus, anything other than chinkshit is being a cuck.

Anyone use the Hype Oracle VR? Saw a couple at TJ Maxxx for <$20

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I can get an S6 or a g5 for the same price. Which one, my neggers?

>>55736535
looks like a rebranded vrbox

>>55736538
G5, despite of its minor flaws. Far better performance, much, much better camera, and better software. Samsung will slow down significantly after some time, doesn't have mSD slot and the battery life is mediocre at best.

>>55736518
How customizable are they? I don't want chinks stealing my info, I'd much rather give it to japs.

>>55736608
Thanks! Here's a (you) for exchange :^]

>>55736639
your info is being stolen regardless
anyways, just flash that shit to a rom of your choice, as long as the chinkphone is relatively popular, there should be a variety of choices on what you're flashing
that way you get full complete control

>>55736538
>a phone launched this year the same price as a year old
goddamn the G5 is such a steal then

unless you're talking about on-contract pricing LMAO

How's the Moto X Play? Waiting for delivery. Can't come son enough.

Upgrading from a Samsung Galaxy S II, btw.

>>55736669
>checked the Redmi pro everyone loves
>no waterproofing
>about the only waterproof fingeprint-reading SD slot phones are the Xperias and S7

I'm going to have to pay through the nose or get fucked by gooks then. Never mind.

>>55736710
dont buy into the waterproofing mememememe

>>55736705
>Samsung Galaxy S II
Man that was such a good fucking phone. Got an S3 after but that shit feels like slippery plastic in comparison.

>>55735294
>10 rupees were deposited into your Samshill account. Keep up the good work!

Gonna buy a samsung galaxy s6 edge for 480, how fucked am I /g/?

>>55736780
What are your other options in that realm?

>>55736787
Just wanted to have a better phone since i'm stuck on an iphone 6 but didn't want to sacrifice camera performance. I also don't mind touchwiz so it's perfect for me.

>>55736780
Retard.

>>55736780
For literally just 10 more you can get a S7 if you read the OP

>>55736815
The 6 isn't that bad though, like going from a 6 to a S6 isn't really worth that leap IMO. Maybe look into an upgrade when this generation of phones drop in price.

>>55736815
Also Ios is pure dog shit for multitasking.

Phone Request!

>Country
UK

>Carrier
Three

>Wanted features
Good battery life and a nice camera!

>Budget
£250

I'm currently using a Samsung Galaxy S5 if that's of any use.

>>55736860
The thing is I don't have the 480 in cash, i'm a finance it through tmobile.

>>55736898
if you're going to finance it through tmob, why not just get the latest flagship anyways?

So I bought a xperia x performance and I was wondering if the max sd card capacity is 200gb or 256gb? gsarena is saying 256gb and sony says 200gb. SO whats up with that?

>>55736957
Why buy a xperia x performance?

>>55736919
This anon, at least get a S7 or HTC10 and root those shits to get rid of the bloat.

>>55727552
Botnet. Install Cyanogenmod and don't flash GApps. I've been living without it just fine.

Alternatively, you could root and freeze Google.

>>55736957
>Disclaimer. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct.
From GSM

>>55736974
the x performance is basically the Z6 at this point

>>55737001
Yeah, if you're going to be financing anyways, getting latest flagship is your best bet
only reason to be getting a last years flagship or alterative is if you're going to be paying full

>>55736879
RN3P or OP2.

>>55737145
RN3P

>>55737145
>OP2
>snappy 810

>>55736974
Well my last phone was a moto x play and I found it too big to carry around all the time. I wanted something powerful, comfortable in one hand. When I tried the xperia x at the carrier shop I was feeling at home, So I went with the x performance for better spec. I bought it last friday and I don't regret it, its a great phone.

>>55737034

thanks for the head up about gsm disclamer

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>>55737255
No problemo, although for your specific issue, might want to look around and see if anyone does have experience with 256GB cards in the X P

>>55737331
Ok thanks

>>55737186
>no NFC

Okay bros, I need a new phone. Help me out please. My most important requirements:

>1080p or 1440p display
>Stock Android or very close to stock Android OS
>Fingerprint scanner
>microSD slot

No real budget, I just want a phone that werks. Would prefer not to spend flagship prices.

>>55737644
s7 with nova launcher.

>>55737392
>RN3P
I must be retarded, but I never used NFC on my L1520. What was I missing out on?

>>55737644
s7 (check OP, it's on sale) or hope the marlin has a microsd slot

>>55737644
I'd say the moto G4 plus, but the 617 chip has heating issues.

>>55737664
>>55737671
Don't really like the OS on Samsung's phones. Had a bad experience with my S5.
>>55737675
I'm looking at this, it seems solid and the price is nice.

>>55737665
eh, android pay. i liked it but it's not something to die for. I'm happy with no NFC on my redmeme note 3

>>55737693
then root and flash it m8
since it's a samsung phone, it has a shitload of support

I'm probably up for a new phone in November. Will the new Nexus be released by then?

Who's making it anyway?

>>55737701
>eh, android pay.
Not on a WindowsTM Phone, right?

>>55737675
>but the 617 chip has heating issues.
?? source? AFAIK SD617 is the fixed version of SD615 which had the overheating problem.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unlocked-HTC-Desire-830-Coral-White-5-5-HD-LCD-4G-Dual-SIM-Android-Mobile-Phone-/152173244079?hash=item236e3b6eaf:g:nKoAAOSwARZXjgS7
Is this a good price?

>>55737735
HTC in October.

>>55737719
Actually, he's dead. I am using an old Blu that I had lying around.

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How is the ROM support on the Redmi Note 3 Pro Prime?
Should I expect any issues with unlocking bootloader, rooting, Xposed, etc.?

>>55737753
I dunno man, there's lots of reports of the Moto G4 reaching 47-50 C. When it heats up, the camera and system start to chug. I don't have it, so I can't comment, but that's what it seems. They should have gone with the 650 in the Plus.

>>55737735
Yes, unless they hit delays. Late october is expectation.
HTC, both models, but it was rumored huawei is making the Nexus 7 refresh.

>>55737776
>issues with bootloader, rooting, xposed
nope nope and nope
only issues that are really talked about are battery, camera, and fingerprint after flashing
but not applicable to all

>>55737776
Shitload of pajeet tier ROM's on XDA but CM13 and AOSP are sort of stable. unlocking bootloader needs a permission from Xiaomi and takes a ~ week.

>>55737802
>>55737829
I'll rephrase the question.
I want Nexus-like experience: stock ROM (with quick updates, hopefully) with Xposed. The rest should be as smooth as possible.
Should I go for Redmi Note 3 Pro Prime or Mi 5 (the 64GB one)?

>>55737791
nvm, look's like your'e right. from a quick google search:

http://www.androidbeat.com/2016/05/moto-g4-plus-suffer-from-overheating-issues/

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-G4-Moto-G4-Plus/Heating-issues-in-Moto-G4-plus/td-p/3331391/page/4

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/4kiivs/camera_performance_being_affected_on_moto_g4_plus/

That whole 615/617/808/810 generation is quite shite.

Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro work on AT&T?

So my father just bought a Galaxy J5 Dual and encountered the first problem. Apparently, there's no option to sort contacts by their last name, even if there are separate columns for a title, first name and last name, it will still put "Ing. Joe Smith" under "I". What the fuck?

Also, is it worth to upgrade his phone from Android 5 to 6?

>>55737950
Played a little detective and it says 4G won't. Is that that big of a deal? As long as I have GPS I don't really care but I can't find any yes or no for GPS

>>55738009
>4G
>GPS
how are these related

>>55738019
You never know with AT&T but I'm assuming that means I'm fine. Thank you.

>>55737950
>>55738009
Yes for 3G and H+. 4G is hit or miss.

GPS works, it has nothing to do with the bands.

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>>55737885
Up to you really. There isn't really that much of a difference between the two as they both need to be flashed to CM13 (or whatever other rom of choice), so just look at both phones and which features you need.

>>55737983
android updates are always worth it, it's not like windows updates where shit is always fucked

Also, are you sure you haven't checked the contacts settings? I could swear all samsungs had the option for last name ordering.

>>55737950
uhhh

>>55737762
Oooh, neat. I'll just get it earlier then.

>>55737802
I'm just looking for a 5" phone like the Nexus 5. Really hope HTC won't put in a shitty camera bump.

I did it boys! I ordered a redmeme. Ill give an update when it arrives.
Is it a good idea to flash stock android/cyanogen 13 on this device? Or stick with standard firmware?

>>55738188
Standard is filled with chinese shit here and there
also I generally hate the design, so go with cm13

>>55738184
yeah then the marlin is your next hope, or even the 6P since it'll be even cheaper by then

>>55738188
Flash global rom first and see if you like MiUi. it's optimized better for the device. if you don't like it unlock the bootloader and flash CM13.

>>55738244
Thanks senpai, something to look forward to.

Why do you guys obsess over redmeme so much? How does it differ from the other chinkshits? I don't see anything special about it.

>>55738070
He claims he heard that Android 6 uses more processing power than 5. I wouldn't know, I'm still on JellyBean. And yes, I did go through all possible settings, options and menus. And found nothing. The only option in contacts is Import/Export.

>>55738487
Because it offers excellent performasnce for a very reasonable price. SD650 is an excellent SoC, and for $~160 it's a fucking bargain.

When phones like Moto G4 come with SD617 (performance from 2 years ago) and sell for $250 you can see why the Redmi makes sense.

Other chinkshits usually come with Medikek SoC's which are slow, overheat and offer no rom support.

>>55738487
Xiaomi is actually pretty reputable. They literally created that market the other chinkshit phones compete in. And the redmimi note 3 is pretty great for the specs and price.

>>55738501
Have you tried checking in system settings > under applications > contacts > sort by? I'm sure even the J5 has this. Would be odd otherwise. I don't know too much about samsungs handling of marshmellow for devices like the J5, but stock the updates are pretty fucking gr8.

>>55738264
>>55738244
allright thanks famili, think ill try the global rom first.

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>>55738602
Nope, nothing. This is it.

>>55738608
Bookmark this, you'll need it when it arrives:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNhdQT9Ivu0&list=PLaPvcEA8BA-J9_3mmzhwE5TGRU53q3oux&index=3

http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html

You can flash the global rom with a locked bootloader. it's a little tricky so pay attention.

>>55738667
huh that's really strange.

>>55737644

HTC 10. It has an SD slot, QHD display, relatively close to stock Android (It's still an overlay OS, but not clunky and pumped full of bloat like Samsung), and it's $50 cheaper than the standard S7 until Aug 1st


>>55737664

>unironically suggesting Samsung

New

>>55738784

>>55738784

>>55738784

New

>>55731138
Yes
>>55731332
It's just a meme. It's not as near as annoying as it was in the past.

>>55730356
Thanks man, I am so sold.
+ It's really awesome that you can buy directly from the manufacturer.

>>55733871
>I can't afford one

>>55736710
>waterproof
you mean water resistant right?

>>55736221

... huh, how did I not notice these earlier? Seems like both are likely to work on Sprint, which means they can likely be the best choice.

Mid-range is fine as long as the audio quality is legitimate; it's not like I do much besides media consumption. Even if the devices themselves aren't super amazing, they should be the best value for my use case. Thanks for the heads up. Bonus points if they have a decent enough update schedule or if bootloader unlocking and community can compensate for that.

Time to do some research on these two models...