/spg/ - Smartphone General

I'm US with T-Mobile looking for a phone in the 200-350$ price range with good storage and great RAM. I wanted to get an LG G4 but still don't know if I should get it and if I did where to get it. Any help?

>>55780914
>Amazon's $60 BLU R1 HD gets rooted, bootloader unlocked, TWRPed, and debloated

Damn, those guys work fast. If I were american; I'd totally buy that phone.

Will getting a Redmi 3s over a 3 Pro be a good decision because of the android 6.0 support? I did a bit of research and found people saying that Xiaomi isn't going to update the 3 series, I don't want to buy a phone thats not going to be updated anymore.

Is it possible to change (lower) your screen resolution with a rooted phone?

2k resolution kills the gaming, even with a Snapdragon 820.

>everbody hyping up the ZTE Axon 7

Ok, but the camera sucks, and cannot even shoot RAW pictures like the OP3.

If you are an audiophil who focus on soundquality, the choice is clear, otherwise I am sure the majority would rather see a better camera.

Can the Axon7 even record 1080p@60fps?

>>55780984
Might want to look into the Nomone resolution changer. I believe you can alter resolution even on an app by app basis meaning those heavy games aren't so heavy anymore.

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Out of curiosity, how many of you have bought a phone to play Pokemon Go?

>>55781076
>buying a device to play meme game of the month
scary thought

>>55780963
Yes, the SoC on the 3s is faster as well.
see
>>55775547

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>>55781076

>Stuck with Lumia 925 the past few years
>Was ok until apps stopped updating
>No W10 upgrade, so fuck Microsoft
>Everyone assumes i'm buying a new phone for Pokemon Go

Fuck that game.

Comparison between OP3 and Nubia Z11.

People love to shittalk about the OP3, but at the end of the day, it is unbeaten in speed thanks to the constant optimization.

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>>55781076
>Playing pokejew

Not Ingress master race

>>55781110
>go into store just looking at phones
>so what are you looking for in a phone, probably something to play pokemon go smoothly right? heh heh

is redmi note 3 pro still the goto budget performance phone? or is the redmi 3s better now?
the snapdragon 430 worries me, i dont game but i like to multi task and i want to make sure the phone i get can handle a few things at once, like maps, music, texting app, and snapchat. I go between those apps a lot and on my moto g i can have at max 2 of those open
will the 3s be ok for that? i really like the idea of a 5in phone again, i miss my nexus 5 like nobodies business
does anyone know if there is a way to unlock and root the redmi 3s yet?

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>>55781097
Oh come on I was just about to finally pull the trigger on the 3s and then I read that they all come with that ugly ass pattern in the back, why did they have to do that to such a good phone?

>>55781262
I think the pattern looks quite nice. At least in that photo. Much better than the disgusting slippery design they went with the mi 5

Just posted in old thread but I will post again here.
My LG G4 just boot looped and now I want a new phone.
>Country
USA USA USA
>Carrier
I would like to buy it unlocked, but I will be using it with Verizon.
>Features
Good battery life
Good/Great Camera
SD Card slot or some form of expandable storage that doesn't require an external device.
And also """future proof""", in other words I don't want to get a new phone for another 2/3 years.
>Budget
None, just has to be worth the price.
>Size
As long as it isn't manlet sized, I don't care (< 4 inches)

>>55781298
I wanted the grey one, the one in the back in the pic, and its the worst looking one with the pattern imo, only the gold one has a smooth version but I don't want to look like my rich spoiled friend that bought a shiny golden s7 to look at fb all day.

>>55781337
If you're willing to shell out, you can snag a HTC 10 for $100 off until the end of the month.

Pretty good battery from 5.2" screen, camera almost as good as the S7, SD slot, snap 820 and 4gb ram, and you can get the Verizon version cracked to root it as well.

I can really see only 1 downside to OP3, shooting nighttime pictures.

It really sucks at this category.

>>55781203
No thanks I only play real Pokemon games on my Nintendo 2DS

>>55781429
>Nintendo 2DS

>not having a N3DS XL with a9lh master race

sure you even play bike simulatro 2013

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Hey senpai, any thoughts on the Xiaomi Mi Max?

>>55781203

>Guy hits me with his bike while i'm talking to an acquaintance
>Of course he's playing Pokemon Go
>His iPhone goes flying and the screen cracks
>Demands I pay for the damage
>Tell him to eat a dick because he got my khakis all scuffed up

>>55781373
Where can I get it for $100 off?

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Wasn't entirely sure where to post this but I figured I might get help here and it'd be less likely to get deleted. I was wondering if the 2009 160gb iPod classic is actually worth getting. It's $500 new on Amazon which is a little pricey but I'd rather not get one used. Is there an iPod or music player outside of Apple better than this one? I currently have an original 5th gen iPod

Should i get a RN3P or wait for the new Redmi Pro?

>>55781522
HTC's website I believe. Even after, it's still $600 USD. But it's got everything I'd want in a phone besides OLED.

Anons, I need purchasing advice.
>mid-range budget (something around 200-300$)
>battery that lasts full day on heavy usage
>clean(-ish) Android, so Huawei, Xiaomi, LG and Samsung phones out
>snappy and smooth UI performance
>gaming performance doesn't matter
>camera doesn't matter
>well-build, preferably metal body/frame, but I don't require it at this price point
>carrier and bands don't matter, because I live in EU
>guaranteed software updates and support for at least a year

Does a phone like this exist? I was looking at Motorola G 4, looks like it meets my requirements

>>55781262
Just get a case sheeesh.

>>55781533
Nigga it's not even a phone, you can buy a MP3 player for like $50 these days and most have a micro SD slot

>>55781533
>$500
>iPod classic
Jesus fuck are you retarded? are all apple fanboys this delusional? holy shit.

>>55781533
no, the classic is amazing, but not $500 amazing

>>55781533
What? For half a price you can have a smartphone that does literally everything this iPod, and 99% more. Are you retarded?

>>55781538
Hmm I just feel like there might be something I could get at a better price. Any opinions on LG? I personally love their phones for their cameras, but this G4 Bootloop is just too much of a butt fuck for me to want to get another one. Is the LG V10/LG G5 worth it? Anything else that even compares while also maintaining a good battery life?

>>55781486
>Mediatek Soc

Into the trash it goes.

>>55781568
So I have to chose between looking like a faggot or a middle aged woman?

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>>55781551

Xiammi Red Mi Note 3 Pro. There's no other choice.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro (Snapdragon 650).
The de-facto recommendation for budget smartphones. Do not skimp and get the regular Mediatek powered Redmi Note 3, which doesn't even have microSD support (a necessity when buying phone with 16GB or 32GB of storage)

Pros:

MIUI
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 is extremely powerful and power efficient. More powerful than the flagship Snapdragon 805, 808 and 810 in many cases.
As of now it's the only Snapdragon 650 phone out there, which makes it a no-brainer.
Excellent battery size (4000mah), and excellent battery life. Should last you much longer than a Samsung Galaxy S6, S7 etc...
Because it's a qualcomm SOC, you can/will get ROMs. This is in contrast to mania Mediatek (Helio X10 etc...) SoCs.
Basically improved upon the Redmi Note 2 in every way. If you're not completely broke, spend the extra $70 for the Redmi Note 3 pro, it's completely worth it.
Good build quality
In a few months, this will probably cost $150, which is the MSRP in China.

Cons:

Battery is not removable like the redmi note 2. You could change it but you would need to disassemble the phone. Then again the battery life is miles ahead of the redmi note 2.
You will need to get the 32GB variant if you want 3GB of RAM
Just released and in very high demand. This means retailers may inflate the prices and it may be hard to find. Check the prices below to get an idea of what you should be paying, don't overpay. Ask in the thread if you can't find a retailer selling at those prices.
LTE support in the US is practically nonexistent. (T-Mobile US has been proven to work using LTE Bands 2 & 4; other carriers are TBD)

Variants:

16GB w/ 2GB RAM Current cheapest price: $185
32GB w/ 3GB RAM Current cheapest price: $220

>>55781730
>Pros:
>MIUI
can this meme end

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>>55781551

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1196051-REG/motorola_00889nartl_moto_x_pure_edition.html

Offer ends today.

>$250
>2015 Moto X Pure
>SD808
>metal frame
>rubberized back
>clean Android with custom Moto features
>Marshmallow
>2G (CDMA/IS-95 ) MHz:800, 1900
>2.5G (EDGE, GSM/GPRS ) MHz:850, 900, 1800, 1900
>3G (CDMA2000, EV-DO ) MHz:1900
>3.5G (HSPA+, UMTS/WCDMA ) MHz:800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
>4G (LTE, LTE Advanced ) Bands:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 41
>3000mAh battery capacity
>included 32GB SD card (fairly slow)

The only thing it's not ticking for you is a guaranteed Android Nougat update, as this is an unknown quantity at this point in time.

>>55781714
You are already a giant faggot by choosing a tech product by the way it looks you fucking gay cockgobbler

>>>/fa/
>>>/lgbt/

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>>55781746
Besides that, it's a legitimate bang for buck phone.

>>55781772
Is this worth it? Want to upgrade from the original LG G Flex

>>55781647
Some like the V10, since it's the G4 2.0. The G5 is not really worth it. It's already being discounted since it's failing.

However, I'm not sure about any issues with the V10, and they're supposedly announcing a V10 2.0 version soon.

>>55780943

You can get a 32GB Nexus 6p from Amazon for that much.

>>55780963

I'd just get the pro.

>>55780984

Yeah. Samsung devices do this by default actually.

>>55781076

I'm thinking about it. I use an iPhone 6s currently but want to play on two phones at once. I can't decide if I want something JUST for the poke (R1) or something that could potentially replace my iPhone if needed (5x or 6p).

>>55781222

I'd get the pro

>>55781647

Don't get a G5 or V10. There's a bunch of other shit out there for the same price.

>>55781486

Mediatek, nah

>>55781534

I'd get the current one, price is great as is.

>>55781551

Note 3 Pro.

>>55781835

Over that? Yep

>>55781835

I bought it but I'm upgrading from a Nexus 4. Your G Flex is less of a obvious upgrade, with the SD800 and 3550mAh battery capacity.

My guess is you'd have to wait for the SD820/Exynos 8890 generation to reach this price before getting a really solid upgrade in value.

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Are these posters still using Windows Phone?

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Guys, I am considering encrypting my phone..but before I do it, I have a couple of questions.

>Will the proprietary Google applications have access to my data?
>Exactly how strong is the encryption?
>Will I be able to continue receiving updates?
>Will the performance loss be noticeable? (the phone has roughly the specs of the Galaxy S2)

>>55781944
I actually remember some of those threads. It's scary.

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>>55782028

>>55781573
>>55781609
>>55781610
>>55781625

It's just that I can't seem to find it anywhere else for a better price, and I wasn't sure if it's actually worth $500 since I've never owned one. Thanks for clarifying I guess. From what I've read it seems to be the best iPod.

>>55781794
I'm not choosing it by the way it looks you retard, but the looks matter to me (and everyone else who isn't a neckbeard living in a basement.
>>55781871
>I'd just get the pro.
It feels bad buying an already non updateable phone, what about stuff like the fingerprint scanner support being native on 6.0 and not working with other software? I plan on having this thing for 2+ years

>>55781701
Mi Max is SD650 dumbass.

>>55781871

Can it work with T-Mobile's bands?

>>55781871
>Mediatek, nah
>>55782190

>>55782114
The space might be high, but you'd be better off buying a 2-3 year old phone under 5 inches and throwing in a 64/128GB SD card and using it as a mp3 player. You'd save about $350 that way.

>>55777762
You can get fucked hard by customs in the EU.
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>>55779980

Anons it`s time
>(250 - 310$)
>Big fucking battery
>Great camera
>Stock or near stock android
>Gaming doesn`t matter
>Body doesn`t matter
>Screen size below 6.2 ~ 6.3 inch
>Location: Poland (EU)

Right now i`ll pick Moto X Play but i`m open to suggestions

>>55781039
What is your definition of "suck"? Low light looks average to sub average, but normal conditions look pretty good.
>OP3
Lack of SD card slot is always fucking inexcusable imo
>Cam X do Y
Look up the specs on GSMarena

>>55778516
https://www.amazon.de/Smartphone-Android-Bildschirm-Fingerabdruck-entsperren/dp/B01I50FXQM/

>>55782008
Anyone? Please?

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Whats the most important things to look at if you're buying a used phone?
also is touchwiz still shit? kinda interested in a galaxy s7

>use a GS7 Edge with dragonfly black external DAC
>See Axon 7
Well, guess I'm selling my shit.

>>55782537

Used phones are a thorny problem.

The ESN that uniquely identifies the phone has to be "clean", which means it can't have been reported stolen, in order to be activated on a cellular network. There are many sites that provide an ESN checker tool which will report the current status of the ESN. However, in the case of phones which have been subsidized by a carrier, the ESN's faulty status is often not updated until months later, well after you've bought it secondhand.

Because the carriers are so delinquent (arguably intentionally so, to limit the growth of the used market and hopefully to redirect it to new phone sales), the process is a gamble.

>kinda interested in a galaxy s7

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1225378-REG/samsung_sm_g930_32gb_gld_galaxy_s7_g930_32gb.html

That's about the best price going on a new SM-930F, which is the international (Exynos 8890) version of the S7. Its GPU performance lags the SD820 variant but reportedly the 8890 is more battery efficient overall than the SD820.

>>55782537
1.) Don't.

t. dude who got a used Note 3 that randomly died in a month.

Alright I did it. After looking around on wierd chink websites I finally decided and ordered my Redmi Note 3 Pro (Prime) at TOP ONE trough AliExpress. There are some cheaper places but here they promise that, if you order trough DHL you are guaranteed not to pay import taxes. Almost all reviews of the shop are great so I thought "fuck it".

Any reason to cancel my order? Bad experiences with Top One? They will apparently install googleplay and another ROM. If they install malware I'll just need to put a new one on. Its about time I learn that.

>>55782371
Redmeme note 3 pro if you want huge battery, camera is alright, but it doesn't have stock android.

>>55782622
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:EGBP5eacj98J:https://community.zteusa.com/thread/11205+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

If these chinks actually commit to unlocking it, it'll be an amazing phone.

>>55776364
Just checked the Google Fi store page, is this really for canucks? I'm amazed to say the least.
I'm sure that 199$ for the Nexus 5x is the american cost, but holy hot damn is that good.

Only downside is I'll need it to be activated according to the store page.

On that note, anyone know a good cell-service provider comparison chart for Canucks, specifically people in Ontario?

>>55782990
Follow-up:
Checked the terms, they want me to have a Google Fi account and activate service for it, or else they'll charge 150$ extra to match the normal price, and Google Fi is for the USA only.

>>55782990

http://www.comparecellular.ca/compare-plans-in-ontario/

Found that googling "canadian cellular service comparison".

>>55783072

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1194572-REG/lg_lgh790_a3usbk_nexus_5x_32gb_smartphone.html

$269 for the 32GB North American variant of the Nexus 5X.

Arguably a worse deal than the Moto X Pure at $250 from the same site.

Redmeme 3S/Pro vs Xiaomi Mi4c? Which one should I buy if I want a 5'' phone?

>>55782752
>>55782756
guess i'll stay away from used phones then
also nothing screams your a huge faggot other than gold phones

>>55782884
No, it's a good shop. when you get it post the version from about->settings to see if it's the correct MiUi version.

>>55783115
Checking some specs on the two, I guess it's safe to say the Moto X Pure is a better choice then huh?

I'm not exactly attached to any specific design, I'm just looking to get away from my Moto E 1st gen.

Thinking of buying a Xiaomi Redmi 3S to play Pokemon Go with the augmented reality thing. (please don't judge me)
Is it any good?
Should I go for it?
I'm totally new to this whole chink shit thing.

>>55783155

The black and silver variants were also $540 but have moved up to $580 in the last week, sadly.

>>55783153
SD808 on the Mi4c is better but no SD slot and a smaller battery.

>>55783196
silver is 550 on amazon but all sites seem to sell the black one for 580+ i think its because more people want the other colors over gold so they raised prices like the good goys they are
also do you think im better off getting an htc 10?

>>55783234

One difference between Amazon and B&H is that B&H offers their own 1-year warranty on unlocked variants (that are typically orphaned by the OEM when it comes to warranty). Amazon does not warranty theirs.

HTC 10? I don't care for HTC. Their internal design and construction are below average in my experience, so I tend to be biased against them. I would rate any variant of Galaxy S7 as, say, $80-$100 higher in value than an HTC 10. Of course, that's my subjective opinion but you did ask.

My Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini 2 is dying, so I need a new phone...which won't die within 2 or 3 years. Previous one was a HTC took 5 years to kill it, so it was a pretty awesome phone.

>Country
Eastern European country....
>Features
Just a little bit better than my previous phone is okay for me, but I mostly use it to take pictures, so maybe a better camera....
I don't wanna buy a new in 2 years.
>Budget
300$
>Size
No more than 5" I just simply hate those 6" "phones"

Atm I really like Sony Xperia XA....sadly the all mighty Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 pro is 320-340$ in my country which is too much for me.

>>55783193
just get a $60 blu r1

>>55783234
Don't get HTC. They're lazy fucks. http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/htc-president-calls-monthly-android-security-updates-unrealistic/

>>55783349
>adly the all mighty Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 pro is 320-340$ in my country which is too much for me.
Order from Aliexpress.

300$ is exactly the Zuk Z2 which is the most powerful specs you could get away with for that amount of money (SD820+4GB ram). 5" as well.

The RN3P is great but the camera is on the weak side.

Should I get a used Note 4 or a new Moto G4?

Is it worth getting a Note for drawfagging? I like drawing butts.

>>55783418
Yet another reason to purchase the new Apple iPhone 6S Plus.

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>>55783418
>>55783337
why are phones so complicated i only wanted one to impress normies

>>55783476
>one to impress normies
6P, the upcoming note or nexus, or the latest iphones
those are your choices, anything else will just make normies scoff in disgust

I'm looking to switch to Project Fi. Good or bad idea?
Lack of choice of phones is kind of shitty. I guess I'd be getting a Nexus 6P. Are they worth $400?

I have a 1st gen Moto X on USC right now. Kind of bummed about having to buy a new phone because this one still works fine.

>>55783115
Hey, so I'm not sure if you're a Canuck or not, but that site wont sell me the Moto X Pure, I didn't test with the Nexus 5X, but it seems like it's just some stupid shipping restriction.

>TFW everytime I find a good phone at a good price, I can't have it.

>>55783494
the upcoming note is really out of my price range but a man can try
also how much would you think the new nexus would be?

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>>55783552
I don't know, you tell us.

pic related: boost plans

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>>55783572

Can't help you there, Canuckbro. I'm from the lower 48.

>that conversion rate

Are there any good ROMs for Xperia Z5?

Is it possible to root my HTC Desire 612 without sunshine?

>>55783636
So, maybe you can help with this though:
I've checked a bit, and it seems Wind Mobile is the best carrier for what I need.
So going with them, which of the phones that they offer would you say is the best option here?

https://www.windmobile.ca/plans-and-devices/mobile-devices?ByType=smartphone&Byos=android

Seeing as they'd pretty much all be free*.

*with a plan of course, but I'm on a provider that I don't care about and I'm not on contract with anyways.

How are doogee phones? Any good ones under $200?

The moto x. Black or bamboo and white?

>>55783777

Do you mean the fully subsidized devices or everything on the page?

>everything = Galaxy S7
>$0 = LG G4 or Nexus 5X

I would not suggest subsidizing a phone, however.

>>55783902
Why not?

>>55783902
I wouldn't go with the GS7. Touchwiz is not OK.

>>55783895
What kind of question is that? Buy what you like more, jesus.

>>55783962

Isn't there solutions to that?

>>55781772
The phone came out literally 1 364 days ago. There's no way it won't get nougat, unless motorola are known for dropping support for a device literally one year out.

>>55784156
It will get it. Motorola just said they won't update it monthly, which is exactly the same as 99% of other OEMs. People just like to overblow shit here, you know, to have something interesting in their lives.

>>55782152
>non-updateable

What? There's roms and the parent company still continues to update their old handsets

>>55782203

Yes

>>55782990

Yeah, it's the american cost. Also, you subscribe for 1 day, then cancel. You are refunded the pro-rated amount. Sometimes they charge you $2 for one day.

>>55783193

The AR feature is stupid and destroys your battery. It also makes the pokemon harder to catch since you have to point your shit right at where they spawn. Get an R1 HD.

>>55783192

It's a great choice.

>>55783476

If you want to impress normies, get an iPhone

>>55783552

It's bretty good.

>>55783687

No, pay the $25

>>55783870

Bad.

>>55783895

White is great but it does attract dirt. One of my buddies ruined his with his raw girl jeans. So keep that in mind. I like the black one.

>>55783476
>>55783494

Just get a goodlooking cheap chinkphone and amaze the normies with something they have never seen as they all just get the new flagship of one of the established companies.

>>55783349

Assuming you are in the EU. I just got mine with some extras for 180 euro trough AliExpress. The name of the shop was TOP ONE. They guarantee you dont have to pay taxes at the border as which did it for me.

>>55783952

Alright, I got it sorted out finally. Wind's system is fairly convoluted to figure out.

So if you sign up for Wind on the $35/month prepaid plan, you are allotted a $100 WindTAB credit towards a phone. However, the prices shown on the page anon linked are deceptive; they show what the lowest price would be if you paid for WindTAB Boost, which for the price shown is $25/month in equipment fee.

Take the Nexus 6P for example. At $0 at signup, it is $25/month for 25 months or $600, excluding taxes and fees. The Nexus 6P is not worth $600.

I'll have a look around to see where you poor maple bastards can buy unlocked devices.

>>55784156

Anon stated guaranteed updates. I was being conservative, true, but it's not unheard of to have a device abandoned. Lenovo doesn't have an established track record yet.

>I bought one so please don't get pedantic

>>55784295
>I'll have a look around to see where you poor maple bastards can buy unlocked devices.
Thank you Donkey, I appreciate the effort.

>>55783422

>>55783193

>>55783153

>>55781730

About the based RMN3P - I am having trouble finding the 3gb RAM version ....

I am not about to pass out ~250 canuckbucks for a phone with 2gb or RAM in the year 2016.

Advice?

>>55783596
There are two models in the works, so it'll probably be same price the 6P and 5X were at launch.

>>55784387
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---Gold-362396.html?utm_source=GKBTS&utm_medium=TS&utm_campaign=GKB_TS1604_2_Redmi%20Note%203%20Pro

>>55784486

I'm scared of anything that isn't gearbest.

Is this site legit?

>>55784500
50/50.

My phone has a higher resolution than my PC, and the same amount of ram.

>>55784500
you should also be scared of gearbest lmao >>55779980

>>55784333

http://www.androidcentral.com/guide-buying-unlocked-smartphone-canada

That is a pretty good write-up on the subject.

As a comparison, I did as the article suggested and checked the Play Store for the Nexus 6P over a Canadian VPN outlet. The price listed is $399, which Best Buy also lists.

Newegg.ca has an unlocked phone category but the prices aren't encouraging and the selection isn't thorough. For example, the Galaxy S7 international GSM variant (SM-G930F?) is listed for a shocking $799CAD while the Moto X Pure/Play/Style isn't carried.

All taken with all, you're looking at finding what phone within the limited Canadian market fits you best, at least if you want new. If you're determined to get the best value while taking a commensurate risk, you might want to look at the used American market, possibly via eBay. Our AT&T/T-mobile variants often overlap with the Bell Canada/Rogers variants in terms of radio interoperability although you're going to have to do some sleuthing at sites like gsmarena to be sure.

>>55784387
>>55784500
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_308823.html

>>55784333
You don't have much options outside of just getting it shipped from chinese retailers like aliexpress, expansys, or going with newegg/bestbuy/direct carriers and phone providers.

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How do I charge it after it's fully depleted?
I used the provided cable and I put the USB C end in, then USB A into a USB Wall Charger for 4-5 hours but it is still at 1 bar out of 4.
Do I need to put the USB-A port (QuickCharge 3.0 Out) in the device then use the USB-C end into a USB-C Wall Charger?

>>55784674

>out of stock

>>55784696
what even is that

>>55784700
Gearbest is shit anyway. it's more expensive and they take ages to ship.

get it from HKG for Topone on Ali.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-Snapdragon-650-Hexa-Core-5-5-3GB-RAM-32GB-ROM/342812_32597684693.html

Is the non-Amazon Blu R1 recovery available? Will I be able to get band12 if I flash a new ROM on it?

>>55784730
Its clearly a power bank, stupid.

>>55785021
ok but why is it so complicated then

>>55784627
Would it be advisable to get the 6P over the 5x?

There is so much shit to go over just to pick the right phone, god damn.

I feel like with all this, we're going to be in the year 2100 and have the Ghostbuster's backpack as a fucking battery just to make sure the 20 dildo drill machine functions work.

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>>55785042

It has a charge port and an outlet port with 4 status LEDs. In what way does it appear complicated to you?

>>55785139
Did you skip out on what that anon said?

>>55785127
Yeah the 6P is a noticeable bump in comparison to the 5X.

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>>55785127

All else being equal, yes--as was the case with the Wind subsidy example. I initially recommended the 5X from that list but I didn't spot the 6P at the same subsidized price.

If you were buying it yourself from the Play Store/Best Buy, then it's a matter of preference. Of the two, I like the 5X better for value but /g/ hates LG and will almost always pick the 6P instead. Lord knows why, given Huawei and all but that's just life here on 4chan.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/07/26/deal-alert-bh-best-buy-and-newegg-offer-up-to-130-off-the-nexus-5x-100-off-the-6p/

Looks like now might be a good time for Canadabros to get a Nexus although the closer the HTC Nexii get to release, the better the price should be. The trouble is picking the point where the price and stock are both optimum so you don't miss out when they run out.

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Is there a phone on the same level as the 6p? The only reason I won't get it is because it's not available on a contract and I don't want to spend $500 on it. I have a Galaxy s4 that I absolutely hate. I am considering getting the 6s+ after using my friends' iphones. I haven't found an android as acclaimed as the 6p. I have had two androids so far and I've hated both of them with a passion. I mainly use my phone for group texting, calling, and floens.

Isn't the Huawei Honor 6 equal to, if not better than the RN3P if you're searching for a powerful phone sub 5 inch?

Comparison: http://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/huawei-honor-6-32gb,xiaomi-redmi-note-3-pro

How comfy is the blackberry classic as a backup phone?

Does anyone here still have an iPhone 4/4s? Is it usable?

>>55780914
Yo so I got a Xiaomi Note 3 android version 5.1.1 MIUI Global 7.3

and I just hate the whole UI. I'm not phone savvy so I don't know what decides the UI, but it's just annoying. The lock screen and notification bar shows me that there are new whatsapp messages but doesnt show any parts of the messages, whatsapp notifications just disappear from the notificcation bar if I don't click on them, SwiftKey doesn't work to uninstall (or is harder)

i dont know everything i just annoying


are there any steps that people take with this phone and install some shit on it that is guaranteed not to brick my stupid phone. i think im just tired

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>>55785360

It depends on what you mean by "same level".

Stock Android?
>Nexus 5X, 6P, Moto X Pure
Snapdragon 810?
>Nexus 6P, HTC One M9, LG G Flex 2, OnePlus 2

>I have had two androids so far and I've hated both of them with a passion.

I think you should buy what you've enjoyed so far, which clearly isn't an Android device. The iPhone SE is a good value proposition, as far as Apple devices go.

So i bought a phone off ebay and the esn and shit is clean and its carrier is sprint just like my phone, can i just put my sim card into it and activate it through the phone or do i have to go in and deal with the sprint store asshole?
I have an old plan so i feel like if i go in with this they are gonna try and force me to upgrade to a newer plan for more money but i'd rather not

>>55785364
>HiSilicon KIRIN 920
>smaller battery
How is it better..?

>>55785524

It's been a few years since I had a Sprint account but you could activate a different device on your account online.

>SIM card

Unless something has changed, CDMA carriers don't use SIM technology.

>>55785557
I'll see if I can, and they have sim cards or at least all the phones i've had with them for the past 4 years do

>>55785587

>they have sim cards or at least all the phones i've had with them for the past 4 years do

Intredasting. Thanks for the info.

>>55785453
I hope you bought the Pro version(SD650). if you did, you can flash CM13 or AOSP on it and have the stock android experience.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-xiaomi-redmi-note-3-t3350656

http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/rom-qualcomm-base-rom-redmi-note-3-pro-t3346350

You do need to unlock the bootloader and have TWRP installed after that.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-step-step-guide-flash-cm13-build-t3391839

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>*le me taking a walk*
>hear le sound
>FWOOSH
>oh no it is le troll wind
>''haha trolulol my friend I am le carrying my friend le tiny fucking grain of sand''
>''That's a nice Gorilla™Glass®Screen©2016 you've got there, it would be a shame if anything were to happen to it''
>oh no :(
>*le scratches*
>joke's on you troll wind, I know that if one day I got in an accident and became fucking retarded enough to drop my fucking $1000 phone on concrete it would be 2.785% less likely to shatter than sapphire glass ;-)
>''lol that's right instead you just absolutely have to use a faggoty screen protector''
>lol yay

>google records everything i do on my phone
Do I need to factory reset and disable all the google setup options?

>>55785467
I have never used a 6p but stock android would be nice and top performance is a must. I haven't been able to find a phone that people say is on par with 6p. I would be all for iphone but I just found out today that there is no 4chan app for ios unless I jailbreak. This might not be a big deal but I just feel like using the web browser on my phone would be annoying as fuck.

Iphone fag here. Finally making the switch and I am going with the oneplus 3.

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>>55785616
Is this Pro version? That's what they said on ebay but I don't wanna do something that will fuck up my phone

Also your steps sound like a lot of work. Is there no chance of bricking my phone that way?

>>55785665
>please spoon feed me
Haha no. Guess you'll have to find it out yourself.
We are not your 24/7 free tech service.

>>55785704
Fuck you

Need a new phone, what should I get?

>5 inches, 5.2 tops
>Good screen, 1080 preferred but 720 gives a decent dpi too I guess
>Decent soc, but I'm not a performance freak
>3GB RAM
>Fingerprint sensor
>Good battery a must
>I need AOSP or CM, but I don't mind having to flash and mess with custom ROMs to get it
>Workable camera, but I don't expect miracles at this price point

Up to ~200$, can stretch a bit if really necessary

>>55785650

Oh, for top performance you're going to want to look at the Snapdragon 820/Exynos 8890 phones.
>Galaxy S7
>HTC 10
>LG G5
>Moto Z
>OnePlus 3

The Nexus 6P is a last-gen device. The Nexus devices for this year haven't been released yet. Given the information you've doled out so far, I'm guessing a Nexus device is not necessary for you and you should get hands-on with the phones listed above to see which you'd like.

If $500 is your limit, your current market shrinks to the OnePlus 3 and possible the LG G5 on a good sale in the near future.

>>55785721

>>3GB RAM
>>Fingerprint sensor
>>$200

That's a tough ask. I'm guessing the Chinese phone fans can help you out there.

>>55785711
>i am angry because i am stupid
HAHAHA... Fuck off and get out, retard.

>>55785665
>Is this Pro version?
Yes, running a chinked non official MiUi version. V7.5.3.0.LHOMIDE is the latest correct official version.

>Also your steps sound like a lot of work.
Tough luck. do your research next time. MiUi is an iOS clone. if you'd bothered to watch 1 video of it on youtube before you bought the phone then you would know not to buy it.

If flashing a different ROM is too sophisticated for you than you shouldn't be on /g/ in the first place.

Do your own research next time or deal with the consequences of being a lazy fuck.

>>55785797
Kys

>>55785749
Since I don't want another samshit phone my only options are iPhone, HTC 10, and LG G5 after checking the contract phones that are available for sprint. So now I just need to research the htc 10 and g5.

>>55785807
I had Redmi 1S before and I really like the interface, maybe it's just the launcher?

>>55785821

>now I just need to research the htc 10 and g5

The Cliff Notes are the G5 has the better camera and the HTC 10 is better looking. Hit up a store and get all touchyfeely with them. Most any cellshop will have them, as well as Best Buy.

>>55785856
Will do. Thanks for the help

>>55785830
>>55785665
No, this is MiUi. you can flash the official global ROM with a locked bootloader via edl method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNhdQT9Ivu0

CM13 (with unlocked bootloader):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpS7OlxSeK8

Takes 15 minutes if your'e not completely retarded.

If that's too complicated for you than install nova launcher and suck it up.

>>55785721
Redmi 3S?

http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_3s-8150.php

not sure if cm13 is available for it yet

>>55785879
>>55785807
If there's no risk, then why the fuck does the seller install this shitty ROM?

>>55785811
Alright, dumbo. Have fun bricking your phone you tech illiterate fucktard. :^)

>>55785922
Because they put malware, popups and adware on it and make money via the ads they push to your phone. run a malwarebyte scan and see for yourself.
You don't get updates with vendor roms either.

Just flash the fucking global rom with the video, it's literally a step by step tutorial on how to do it. if you fuck it up you are 100% retarded.

CM13 will probably be too hard for you because you don't know shit and you'll brick it for sure.

Next time buy an iPhone that is aimed at plebians such as yourself.

>>55786000

boom

roasted

>>55786000
Ok I'll do the first video then

But is CM13 necessarily better?

>>55780914
>This new Sony Xperia flagship smartphone could be announced on September 1 at IFA 2016
What an ugly turd of a phone.

>>55783895
black, white fronts are gay

>>55783895
this >>55786100
get bamboo if you can get it with black front

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>>55784387

Had the same problem bro. You just really need to look around.

>>55786000
>>55785879

Yeah that video assumes windows and uses some .exe shit. I'm on Linux

>try to follow random guide from miui.com which looks like a shitshow for scriptkiddies with a million badges and gifs
>You need to Start your Phone in Download Mode.(Not Fastboot Mode)
>If Phone is Bootloop or Total Brick Or Pattern Lock:-
I don't fucking know your retarded phone terminology I hate le phone hackers community

another question

I want a smaller phone but the RMN3P is measurable better performance wise than the RM3P, right?

Note > Regular in all categories other than size (being that I value small)

Right?

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>>55786070

I'm surprised Sony even bothers announcing phones outside of Japan anymore. They haven't offered a compelling model since what, Z2? Z3C for the manlets? They seem resigned to making phones solely for the navel-gazing Japanese market.

>lalala
>no way silly gaijin make better phone than Nippon
>must fax copy of Polaroid of new Sony fragship to mother
>only 6 more mandatory hours of overtime until my cup noodle break

How do I unbrick/firmware recovery my Redmi Note 3 Pro on Linux?

>>55786200
>what are virtual machines
>this magic phone voodoo
>i am tech illiterate
God.. Just get the fuck out, already. How did such a tech illiterate bottom feeder like you end up on /g/ anyways?

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>>55785234
I appreciate all the help man.

All this in mind, I guess I'll see in-store what offers and deals work best, but in the end it seems like yeah, if I can get the 6P I may as well.

Thanks again man, you made this whole deal easier for me. I hope you have a good week.

>>55786275
I'm not gonna install a Windows VM for a stupid shit like this go fuck yourself and I work in tech bitch, i just dont care about shitty phone hackers circles

>>55786246
Yes, better processor, battery lasts longer, bootloader can be unlocked, rom support and the phone isnt that big either, there is a reason the RN3P is shilled to hell and back in /g/.

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>>55786292

No problemo, Canadabro.

>>55786333

alright I will swallow my pride and join phablet army

ty anon

>>55786298
>i work in tech
Municipal garbage collection does not count a tech.
>tech
>cant figure out a simple phone
TOP FUCKING KEK

>>55786365
k tard

>>55786376
>cant flash his phone
>calls others retard
The iPhone was made for simpletons like you, maybe you should consider it instead.

>>55786333
Will NFC become an important feature for a phone in the future? It's kinda the only reason i'm hesitant for a RMN3P

>>55786427
(You)

>>55786457
>>>/facebook/

>>55786480
>arguing with retards

You fucked up, when someone cant follow a 10 minutes video step-by-step you dont reply to him and he fucks off to reddit.

>>55786499
Bitch I'm not going to install Windows be it in a VM or not.

And calling this community tech is an insult. This whole community is cancer and half of the people "rooting" their phones and installing "ROM"s don't know what either of these words actually mean

>>55786452
Kind of a hard question, yes it will, in fact every phone made after 2018 even the budget and chinkshit will have it but we at /g/ wont give a fuck about that, shit is botnet as fuck, i wouldnt trust google with knowing where i am 24/7 nor do i want to sync that thing to my PC for "easy access", i wouldnt trust those jews with my credit card info or car either, the only "good" thing about it is that it can be used as a better bluetooth but then again google would have access to those files as well, fuck that

>>55786595
Tough love son, if we spoonfeed you you wont learn shit and will just resort to shitposting whenever your phone becomes slightly slower or doesnt boot, we would rather have you learn by your own

And yes we know what all that means, thats why we link you to those videos so you wont have to fully understand everything, just follow the steps and enjoy your normie machine or whatever

>>55786595
>And calling this community tech is an insult
Saying that you tech illiterate, mouth-breathing fucktard work in tech is an insult to everyone alive on this planet.
> half of the people "rooting" their phones and installing "ROM"s don't know what either of these words actually mean
Looks like you don't know either, otherwise you wouldn't ask stupid questions and seek help so desperately from this "cancer" community.

>>55786656
The fact that the vast majority of tutorials are for Windows says more about this community than I ever need to say

>>55786675
Go catch some pokemon

>>55781772
Question on this before i pull the trigger.
What's the lifespan on these? Ride share service apps are essential for me and i'm pretty sure you need the latest version of their software to use them.
I'm upgrading from a 4s that i've been using since 2011 and it's unbelivable that i can still use it today.

>>55785661
it will cure your AIDS

>>55785721
Nexus 5x is very cheap these days

>>55785901
Seems like an option. I don't like the 720p screen but springing for the 1080p would go for ~300$ with something like the Mi4s.

Is the LG G4 still viable? Was it a good phone? Anyone has it?
I'm looking for the cheapest phone with Snapdragon 805+ chip, microSD slot, good screen and good battery, I don't care about the camera and I thought it was my best bet. I hate the UI but whatevs

>>55786872
Over 250$ with no tangible benifits over cheaper options.

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>>55786793

What do you mean by lifespan exactly? Literal MTBF? I couldn't say really. Moto's phones have historically been durable. Under Lenovo's ownership, that's been cast under a China-shaped shadow of doubt.

If you mean lifespan in term of OS updates, I would expect Android Nougat (7) to be the last full version for the Moto X Pure but that's just based on the common industry practice of ~two year support for Android devices.

>>55781533
Buy used

>>55786936
Yeah, OS updates. Then shit, after nougat, i essentially have a brick?
Should i just stick with an apple product or can i use uber/lyft with an outdated android?

>>55786675
>Go catch some pokemon
Is that the best you could come up with? No wonder you're an unemployed retard not able to flash his fucking phone.
Sometimes i wish i was as dull as you, ignorance is bliss.

My Galaxy Note 4 is lagging when I'm trying to play the Coalgirls Bakemonogatari FLAC Blu-Ray rips.

I've never ran into issues before these episodes.

I'm running Cyanogenmod and using MX Player.

I tried using Custom Codecs for MX player and it helped a little but still lagging.

Should I just give up on getting this to ever play?

Do modern phones still have issues playing these videos?

>>55787022

No. From what I'm reading, Uber/Lyft works fine with anything running Android 4.1+. That is the case with most apps. My Nexus 4 is orphaned on Android 5 but the apps work on it fine. Android has dealt with version fragmentation since the beginning and has worked around it.

If you know, use and like Apple devices, then I wouldn't counsel you against continuing to do so.

Related thoughts to consider:

Will you be still cabbing in another year or two?
Do you pay enough income tax to claim your device as a business expense?

>>55781772
Good phone but shit battery is a dealbreaker

>>55787197

Looks like it's 10-bit encoded content.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/note-4-handle-h264-hi10p-movies-using-s-t2892819

I cursorily glanced at this thread and it appears the Note 4 has to use software decoding, which means CPU cycles. Later generation hardware has 10-bit decoding baked in.

>>55787214
Ah, no. I'm just a poor college student that sometimes need this service when i go see a band in downtown LA alone. They usually end around 1am with transit not running anymore and home is 20+ miles away.

>>55787263

Oh, as a user then yeah, the app/phone is going to last forever. They aren't going to exile potential market share, lol. Android fragmentation is not a problem from the casual user perspective.

>>55784696

Why do you ask this in every single thread?

>>55784813

Check the XDA thread

>>55785417

4 is unusable, 4s is usable but unpleasent

>>55786793

You'll probably get a good two years before it shits out.

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My friend is giving me his Note 4. I guess it "wont charge" or something like that. He thinks it's full of flour (he's a baker).

How should I approach this? Disassemble, isopropyl bath with soft bristle brush?

He already replaced it, so if it works, I get to keep it.

>>55787260
Well I'm looking at a new phone anyway.

Is there any way to tell if a phone as 10-bit support on the hardware side?

I'm currently looking at either the ZTE Axon 7 or the Huawei P9, would those work?

>>55781533
Why would anyone get this over something like the FiiO X1 which supports microSD?

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>>55787332

Possibly the USB port has gone bad, which is very common. Checking a Note 4 teardown vid . . . yep, it has a USB daughterboard . . .

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Dock-Charging-Port-Flex-Cable-Replacement-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-SM-N910F-/252082046296?hash=item3ab142c558:g:q6YAAOSwTapV6ylk

$8.95 shipped.

Could also be a power-handling chip failure on the motherboard, in which case the prognosis is not so good. Check out the port and see if your friend is a ham-fisted oaf who can't into microUSB orientation.

>>55787347

Going by Wikipedia, everything Qualcomm since SD805 has had h265 (10-bit) encode/decode ability.

>>55787503
>Going by Wikipedia, everything Qualcomm since SD805 has had h265 (10-bit) encode/decode ability.
Alright, thank you very much you've been very helpful.

>>55787503

Of course it has a daughterboard, dope! That'll be easy.

Going to clean it and see if that does the trick. If not, I'll check wireless charging to see if it's the whole phone that has shit out, or just the port.

>>55787550

>If not, I'll check wireless charging to see if it's the whole phone that has shit out, or just the port.

Good thinking and good luck!

>>55785901
Is it available for the Redmi 3 Pro? I can only find roms for the Redmi 3 (different soc, no fingerprint)

>>55786793
I'm on 5.1 and Uber and Lyft work fine on my phone. Pretty sure iPhone works differently in how their software is handled but you can be on an older version of Android and still get app updates

>>55788037
Ok, thanks! I've only ever used a 4s so i didn't know.

Budget 450 usd max
Location Mootxico
Carrier Telcel
Just need mSD slot and 3000+ battery

Gonna be used for shitposting, music and casual web browsing

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Was gonna upgrade from my S3 so Pokemon Go would stop crashing but then I realized what a faggot I would be for doing that..

I should still probably upgrade, though.

>>55788159
Depends on how deep your pocket is.

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>>55788192
Deep enough, but I'm a cheap fuck who never pays MSRP.

>>55788293
That moto x is currently the best bang for buck upgrade in this whole thread if you don't need absolutely bleeding edge specs and don't mind a fuck huge phone. And holy fuck would it feel like a fantastic upgrade from an s3. s3 was the worst phone I've ever owned. Surprised you're still on it desu.

Phone is here
>>55781772

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>>55780914
She uses an iPhone now.

How long can I wait before I return a phone? Is it possible to get my old phone back or get another one?

I already hate my new phone.

>>55788434

>I already hate my new phone.

What did you get and from where?

>>55788362
Why the fuck do you like Other M?

>>55788362
But it has a poor battery life though

>>55788293
You should check if RN3P works with your carrier, has everything you ask for and doesn't cost you a fortune.

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>>55788680
Literally in the checkout for http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1196051-REG/motorola_00889nartl_moto_x_pure_edition.html

Is the RN3P still a better bang for buck? Was looking at it earlier.

>>55788768
About 50$ cheaper, SD650 is more powerful than SD808, it has 1000mAh more (4050mAh in total), 5.5" FHD IPS screen and mSD slot up to 128GB i believe. Cam isn't good, but it's ok.
The deal includes a 32GB SD card and costs 250$ in total. Your options are either this or a RN3P + 64GB shark for ca. 250$. So it's up to you. RN3P should be a better bang for buck.

>>55788159
That faggot game is gonna crash no matter what you have

Which would be a better backup phone in case something happens to my main one? The Blu Vivo 5 or the Huawei Honor 5x? I'm tied between the lower price of the Vivo 5 and the better screen of the Honor 5x

Votes for best overall phone for 500 or less? Im open to anything.

>>55787576
>>55787550
>>55787503

Looks like the USB port is just fucked, which is the best case scenario. I overnighted a wireless charging insert, but will still probably DIY one tonight. It turned on, but is critically low on power and shuts off after a couple seconds. So that was super encouraging.

I'd overnight a battery but you can't do that anymore. Fucking swagways ruined that.

Looks like I got a new, free to me Note 3. I have an iPhone 6s, but it'll be a nice secondary. Though unfortunately it's an ATT handset and I'm on Verizon.

>>55789278
One plus 3

https://youtu.be/ApS058mKjfE

What went wrong?

>>55789278

6p would get my vote

>>55786333

which is the best aliexpress seller for rn3p?

>>55789295
>>55789347
I was actually considering both of these also the axon 7 but it isnt on sprint or Verizon so thats out. Any reason to get one over the other?

>>55789380

see:

>>55784743
>http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-Snapdragon-650-Hexa-Core-5-5-3GB-RAM-32GB-ROM/342812_32597684693.html

anyone wanna back this up?

>>55789392
>sprint or Verizon so thats out.
OP3 doesn't support Sprint/Verizon 4G

>>55789343

They're retards.

>>55789392

I'd go HTC10 for durability and sound.

>>55789098
Damn, already placed the order.

Can't wait for that sweet buyer's remorse.

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2gb vs 3gb RAM rn3p

I've seen loads of videos show how they are basically the same.

If internal storage is not a concern, why bother getting the 3gb RAM one?

>>55787503
>Going by Wikipedia, everything Qualcomm since SD805 has had h265 (10-bit) encode/decode ability.
The Note 4 has a SD805, no?

>>55789435
Welp guess 6p it is. I hear the project fi service in my area is really good too so ill try that out.

>>55788623
Alleviated extremely with doze on marshmallow. Will only get better with nougat when it improves. The battery life reported is information from when the phone first came out. Screen on time then was about 4-5 hours. Much more now. Just Google search.

>>55785470
It doesn't show information if you have it on the default likely, which is hidden info so random people can't hit the power button and see your messages.

To everyone else that says mediatek makes the Redmi Note Pro shit is retarded. My RN3P doesn't have any stable third party roms without broken functionality and using Nova launcher prime leaves it mostly like AOSP. There isn't a benefit of it being Qualcomm so far.

>>55789527
Cant you cancel it or send it back after arrival?

>want to get a 6P with plan's replacement
>only have 32gb model

Will it suffice, or should I go HTC?

>>55789530
3gb helps with MIUI bloat. It consumes about 900mb as a base so you only have 1gb for apps if you buy 2gb.

>>55789380
HKG for US and TopOne for EU.

>>55789280

Grats! That's a good day's work.

>>55789558
ZTE is apparently waiting for Verizon/Sprint to approve their phone, since they have the CDMA bands in the Axon 7. Personally, I'm waiting for the bootloader unlock.

>>55789537

It also had a Exynos variant. I don't believe the Exynos had h265 hardware decoding but I can't be arsed to check at the moment.

>>55789642

HKG looks nice for N/A

If you go with free shipping you just have to wait 40 days ....

still, tough to beat free.

>>55789392
There's talk of the Axon 7 supporting Verizon. It has the bands, but some people on the forums say CDMA is blocked in the software until Verizon authorizes it. Others say it works with Verizon out of the box.

>>55789675
Dont know about shipping and customs to US since im from EU. Better if you get some info on that before placing your order.

How bad is the bootloop issue on recents LG G4? Is the Moto X Play a good option?

>>55789714

looks like about 25 bucks customs in Canada for a rn3p

thanks anon

ps. you EUs sure are lucky (sometimes)

I'm a Verizonfag. What's my best option if I want a flagship Android model?

http://androidcommunity.com/htc-nexus-marlin-rendered-based-on-early-leaks-20160727/

Thoughts?

>>55789703
Here's a forum thread about what specifically happens when you connect Axon 7 to Verizon. https://community.zteusa.com/thread/11237

>>55789763
If you want rooting, you can on the HTC10
Most others are locked down, possibly the S7 is rootable there now?

I fell for the Moto /g/ meme, the battery life is trash, is there anything like the Moto g4 but with better battery? Preferably for $100-150 USD

>>55790077
probably a xiaomi redmmiimiim note 3 pro

>>55789763
S7/edge

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>default Axon 7 ROM actually has some good features
Fuckin' tempting there man, almost want to get this phone before they even announce a unlock

>>55790555
>$400
>comes with case, screen protector and godly 2 year warranty
What do you have to lose tbqh?
Then again, the thing is sold out almost everywhere so you might have trouble getting it before next month.

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God fucking sprint is so fucking awful,
>Go to store to get a sim card for my phone
>wait one fucking hour because they have 2 people working in a store with 15 customers
>dude tells me they have no sim cards for my phone since its so old
>look over and see the g4 in stock literally behind him
>tells me to order in online
>0 stock online
>get told to call their support number
>support cant help but their other line can
>call it
>that line is closed
i fucking hope they all did

oi lads, is there a list of /g/ approved Apps to install on Android? rooted and flashed my phone

>>55790641
I'd prefer it in grey but if the bootloader was unlocked from the get go I'd take it in metrosexual gold desu
And yeah, the shit that comes with it is easily worth $450-500 total. Chinks are really stepping up their game.

>>55790077
Redmi 3S

>>55790712
Here's a few to get started. Power Amp for music. AccuWeather for weather, Textra for texting, EsFile Explorer, Protonmail for email, KLWP + Nova for home screen customization.

Is the HTC 10 a waste? My S5 is on death row, and i'm sick of Samsung's garbage.

I almost bought a Moto X Pure, but decided against it after discovering Motorola has gradually gotten worse with updates to the point that it doesn't even have the latest Marshmallow updates and probably never will (shame because the mediocre battery life and camera don't bug me all that much)

OP3 sounds nice, but I don't trust OnePlus at all given their track record

I've got a Lumia 925 and am ready to give up on WP now that half of my apps are broken and my phone heats up like satan's taint whenever I use maps.

Is the Moto X Pure worth $100 more than the new Moto G4 if I just want a decent phone with an alright camera, decent office tools, and minimal bloat?

>>55790990
ty senpai
already have es, and nova
uh, i poweramp free though? looking for free apps.
yeah I know

>>55791004
HTC 10 has almost no real flaws besides price. Root the thing and it's amazing.

lost my phone need a new one

best phone for <$250

i dont give a fuck about sim slots or any stupid shit like that

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Best phone for my 10bit animu/Pokemon Go under $500?

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>>55791109
If you care about audio and storing extra animu, I'd say the Axon 7 looks good, SD slot plus front speakers and OLED screen. Decent battery too.

OP3 or a 6P come with unlocked bootloaders, but both have limited storage and the OP3's screen won't be as good for video.

Can anyone offer advice on whether I should buy the LG G5 or the LG V10? I've narrowed it down to these two, but can't decide between the 2. Thoughts?

>>55791026

>I've got a Lumia 925 and am ready to give up on WP now that half of my apps are broken and my phone heats up like satan's taint whenever I use maps.

Hold up, are you using HERE Maps? Because I have a 925 as well and the thing radiates heat like a George Foreman grill whenever i use it. Plus sometimes it will not update my current position, even after closing the app or restarting my phone making the app useless. Shit sucks man.

>Is the Moto X Pure worth $100 more than the new Moto G4 if I just want a decent phone with an alright camera, decent office tools, and minimal bloat?

Moto G4 is not really worth it unless you get the Amazon version and root it to use as a back-up device. Moto X Pure is a solid value, and most definitely better than the G4. It probably won't get the upgrade to Nougat, but for what you get it's pretty good. Plus Moto Maker is pretty cool

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I finally found my old One XL from a couple years back. Is there any way to get my pictures off of it? I don't remember my passcode.

>>55790990
>>55791035
ES is datamining chinkshit, use either Amaze or Root Explorer, also Dashclock, MX Player Pro, Greenify, SD Maid Pro and AdAway

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>>55791035
Nah it's not free unfortunately but it's the best. You can use Shuttle but it has no gapless playback.

Also use Collateral for custom persistent notifications. It's incredibly handy.

>>55791330
>HERE maps
Yeah, the directions and the interface are really good and mine doesn't have a problem with position tracking, but it gets uncomfortably hot and kills the battery. Between that, patchy updates for every other app, and constant crashes in the web browser, I'm ready to switch. I was a big fan of the platform and really liked the phone when it was new but oh well.

Can't be bothered with rooting and bootloaders and whatnot so X Pure it is, thanks.

>>55791445
Well that's interesting. I haven't heard about this. I was under the impression that ES was trustworthy. Care to elaborate?

>>55790990
>EsFile Explorer

NO

>>55791561

https://www.androidpit.com/this-is-why-you-should-not-use-es-file-explorer

http://www.androidauthority.com/uninstall-es-file-explorer-691930/

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/16/05/10/1816225/latest-update-to-es-file-explorer-android-app-brings-adware-to-your-lockscreen

>>55791035
it's like a dollar for the unlock or some shit. download google opinion rewards and leave GPS on when you move about. google sends you surveys about places you may or may not have even gone to, and pays you to fill out like 5 question surveys.

i know i know... muh botnet, but whatever.

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>>55791634
>>55791563
Not sure how I'm just now finding out about this.

to anyone who owns a moto x pure or similar moto phone... for onscreen buttons, is there an option to customize the layout? i've only ever been on phones with capacitive buttons.

Yo, I heard the redmi note 4 might get announced soon. It's there any weight to that? I don't wanna buy a note 3 and then it get a price cut when the 4 comes out

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Trying to conserve some space on my phone by converting FLAC to MP3. Anyone know a program that will let me convert my FLAC and has Cue splitting?

>>55791004

If I didn't go with a 6P a month ago I would have gotten the 10.

As mentioned before it's pretty expensive, which is a real shame because if it were priced the same as if not slightly lower than the S7 it would have been gold

>>55786269
>>55786070
I-I like it
I like the Sony phone design in general, all nice and rectangular.

All right goys, help me out.


Audio: Power Amp

Video: MX Player Pro

Browser: Firefox

Mail: Gmail? Or what else?

Pictures: No idea, default gallery sucks

Calls: No idea, maybe stock is okay

Messages: Textra

Instant Messaging: WhatsApp


What do you guys suggest for those 3 slots? Preferably no gimmicky or always online shit like instagram or facebook please.

>>55792352
Nougat Google Dialer is p. good. Automatically blocks spammers now.

>>55792390
also piktures

>>55792352
blackplayer is better imo

any good phones with wireless charging built in? have a first gen moto g right now and it's old as shit

>>55792163

I like the design up through the Z4 as well but the value hasn't been there. The features are halfheartedly implemented.

>best camera sensors on the market
>indifferent image processing
>21MP because muh meggerpickels when market has adapted to larger pixels with larger apertures

They're afraid to use their resources to lead mobile phone photography because it may cannibalize travel shooters or $500 hipster Kodachrome clones.

If the incumbent doesn't take risks to innovate than someone else will. It's frustrating to watch capable companies like Sony and Intel give up the future because they're afraid to risk the present.

>>55792352

dont use WhatsApp

>>55792525
Dang, Axon 7 DAC + mSD is really tempting me. I've already settled for a OP3 and I can get it next month in yurop without the hassle of paying taxes and importing.

Axon 7 will probably cost more than 400USD in europe right?
Also I don't trust ZTE, I had a ZTE Blade back in the day and it fucking sucked.

>>55792610
>>55792525
sorry, wrong quote.

What's /g/'s trusted battery life benchmark?

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sup /spg/, i found this s4 mini, the screen is dead but everything else works, what do with it?

>>55792390
Im stuck on Lollipop though, my phone is quite old but im planning to upgrade to the Note 7 if it has a SD slot, this thing is bretty gud thouh, 3 gb ram, amoled, 1080p screen, snapmeme, and from what i read the deodexed apk works only on a few devices

>>55792423
I dont like it

>>55792525
I dont have a choice in this one either, all of the people i know use it, it was that or messenger and i dont have a normiebook account

>>55789594
Gimme a few links m8

>>55789604
Is there any reason why you're not getting the SD650 one?

>>55791035
Poweramp occasionally goes on sale for as low as ten cents, and the alpha version is undeniably the best android music player on the market right now there's literally no excuse.

>>55792423
no

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>>55789527
I wouldn't be too upset anon. It's a chink phone. While it may have better specs for the price, not only are you gambling whether or not it will actually perform properly, the thing has shit reception on American bands. Don't expect decent LTE or even 3g coverage.

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>ribbit

bravo ZTE

>>55792908
Oh shit what up

Opinions on DTEK50 / Alcatel Idol4?
http://m.gsmarena.com/blackberry_dtek50-8229.php

Looking for a phone with monthly security updates under $500 USD, and it looks like BB is the best bet with the grsecurity baked in.

Am I getting jewed for $299?

>>55792908
How's the Axon senpai

CM 12.1 vs CM 13.
Which is better?

Huh, this TWRP thing makes life a lot easier. The ROM scene seems to have evolved a lot.