/spg/ - Smartphone General

>>56121913
Fuck off makifag

Got my Redmeme Note 3 yesterday. It's my first smartphone so I have nothing else to compare it with but so far it's really nice.

MIUI's pretty cool too. No problems so far.

>>56121982
Good luck buddy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7H9OmV0OPI

Redmeme users on suicide watch

>prefer very close to stock Android phones
>want Snapdragon 820 tier performance because dat single core performance
>need a reliable daily driver because I'm a professional

My Nexus 6 is dying and I need an upgrade. Is the Oneplus 3 reliable for business use? Most of my peers use Galaxy/iPhones but I dislike them. Also I don't have any real budget and I can't wait for the new HTC Nexus phones.

Need an unlocked phone as well.

>>56121913
Maki a kawaii

A KAWAIII

>>56122144
I mean I knew beforehand that it wasn't the strongest phone around.

i'm not a madman that walks around without a case and tempered glass though.

>Posting Maki
Literally filtered.

daily reminder
> http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-16/xiaomi-phone-shipments-fall-38-in-china-as-huawei-takes-lead

stop shilling this failing company

>>56122259
Where's LeTV?
They make better value devices than xiaomi and have a decent upgrade system. All devices updated to 6.0 even though many shipped with 5.0

>>56122177
OP3 or AX7.

>>56122259
It's falling because they only focused on online sales and barely invested anything in physical stores in China which is a huge market. that's why Huawei and Oppo succeed they have a much better presence in physical stores there.

>>56121982
Nice what version are you running? make sure your'e running the global rom.

>>56122144

>expecting durability in a cheap chinese phone

Kuro, onegai.

>>56122259

Xiaomi failed in Brazil too, and the main reason is what >>56122418 said. Physical stores > internet

>>56122418
>Nice what version are you running? make sure your'e running the global rom.

It is. The phone had 7.3.7.0 and then got an update when I finished setting it up. Now i'm on 7.5.2.0.

is there any good alternative do default android facebook app?

>>56122981
facebook lite

What dual sim phone do you recommend for around 300€ ?

I was thinking about OP2 (no fast/wireless charging is a bummer) or Lumia 950 (>inb4 Win10M. all the apps I need are there and I like the UI)

Is there anything else I should look at?

My smartphone gave up the ghost, and I am thinking about making a smartphone-wifi, dumphone-data/calls combo for the weekdays and smartphone with data for the weekends.

Anyway, are 2nd hand smartphones any good? I can pick a Moto G from Amazon pretty cheap. Everyone upgrades their phones constantly, so I'm reluctant to buying a new one and a bit wary from Chinese stuff.

Hey /spg/, would it be a good idea to get Xperia Z5 for 350EUR?
Or should I get something else for the money?

>>56123424
No, get yourself the Nexus 5x or the Moto G4 plus.

Nexus 5x:
> Good camera in low and normal light
> Good display, much better than the OP2 and Moto G4
> Application performance is the best if you don't consider the ram limit. The OP2 ain't that great with 4GB of ram.
> Not the best battery life. It's behind the Moto G4, the galaxy J5 and the P9 lite, but it beats the OP2.

Source: all info from notebookcheck.net and camera samples with gsmarena and notebookcheck.

At the moment (Belgian prices) the 5x 32gb is about 309EUR, the 16GB version at 278. Moto G4 plus at 266 and Moto G4 at 227.

I just have to admit that the OP2 is extremely outdated and doesn't justify it's price. It would be better at about the 250 range.

Just installed CM12 on my brother's POS Galaxy Grand Prime. After testing it out for a good couple hours I don't think I can ever go back to any other Android skin. Whats the best CM13-supported Android phone that isnt the redmeme note 3?

>>56123818
At the end you have to convince yourself. I just gave you the 4 main benefits of the 5x in each category (camera, display, application and battery). Now you have to convince yourself with the design, as that's something that ain't comparable.

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I think I'm going to trade in my Note 2 for the Note 7 once it's available in my country.

Farewell my beloved. This phone is fucking great, even my newer Nexus 5 dies first while this phone is still trucking along healthily.

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For people wanting something under $200: http://m.ebay.com/itm/381734353396?rmvSB=true&_mwBanner=1

>>56123818
Would you have any advice on OnePlus X?

>>56124041
my GF has one. Really nice build and display. Its still capable, but wont probably wont get more updates and camera and battery life are just ok

Is it really safe buying phones from ebay or china? Don't you think it'll be botnetted?

>>56124306
all Chinese phones should be assumed to be botnets. I'm not even kidding.

Not really good with phones, but what do you guys suggest? I live in CA using AT&T. My current phone is Galaxy S3, but it seems like recently its specs aren't holding up that well (everything crashes eventually on and on.)

Is there any /g/ related phone that AT&T might have and isn't bloated? Because every fucking recent android phone I see doesn't have a "clear memory" button, either it's doing it when you close something automatically, or doesn't really use that kind of thing.

Also, I guess I can go with a budget of $200 or below.

>>56124386
Why is it praised here then? Is /g/ secretly Russian and Chinese botnet shill area?

>>56124190
I'm >>56123818 and I totally agree with him. Camera isn't that great, application performance is meh, battery is okay. Build and design is totally subjective but I have to say that Oneplus did well with the X and 3 in that department.

>>56122529
Cool. next week you'll probably get the MiUi 8 update.

>>56123238
Anything but the windows phone.

>>56124397
>$200
Moto G4.
see chart in
>>56123976

>>56124442
Oh yeah, I was thinking of that, but I don't know if my AT&T has them, I'll check it out.

Is there anything on the market worth buying right now or should I just wait for the newest Nexus phones to drop and buy one of those?

>>56124448
It's unlocked on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZJFSZ4/ref=twister_B01G7U1RY4

>>56124448
>>56124442
>>56124472
>2GB RAM
Is there a version with more RAM? I can add to my budget a bit, I guess.

>>56124486
Yes but it it's an extra $100 for the 4gb RAM version.
https://www.amazon.com/Moto-Plus-4th-Gen-Unlocked/dp/B01DZJFYLC/

>>56124518
Oh nice, thanks, I like the 64GB and + 4GB RAM for $300. Does that mean it'll be 6GB RAM?

I'll save up for this baby, I just hope that the battery is replaceable so I can buy extra ones. I like it even supports microSD cards.

The last thing I wanna ask, since it's carrier friendly, will my current sim card fit in it from my galaxy s3? Or do I have to go to an AT&T store to get a new one that suits for the G4?

Do you think this is a good upgrade from the galaxy s3?

>>56124567
>Does that mean it'll be 6GB RAM?
What? no, it's 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM.

>I just hope that the battery is replaceable
Battery is non-removable as with most smartphones today.

>ill my current sim card fit in it from my galaxy s3
Both are micro-sim so it should fit and work.

>Do you think this is a good upgrade from the galaxy s3?
Any modern smartphone will be a good upgrade from an S3 honestly.
For $300 SD617 is a little underpowered but should be enough for casual use.

>>56124306
>ebay
Read who the seller is
>About the Seller: Newegg (665292), 99.0% Positive Feedback

>>56124631
Alright, I was looking more into it, turns out to put a piece of paper in front of the front facing camera, I have to remove the motherboard.

How do you close the front camera easier?

>>56124760
dafuq are you talking about?

>>56124407
Because smartphone/desktop spec threads are for consumerist shills and tinfoil security/Linux distro threads are for neckbeard NEETs.

and yes, these two groups do intersect.

>>56124870
I blocked my front camera with a piece of small paper that I inserted between the glass and camera of galaxy s3. Doing the same for the moto g4 is more steps.

>>56124930
lol

>>56124934
What, do you want people to watch your face 24/7?

>>56124942
this has to be bait

>>56124953
No, I'm serious.

>>56124957
I don't think Android phones are for you, pal

>>56124980
What should I get then?

>>56124988
I dunno, a campfire and a blanket? Tin cans and string? Physically blocking the camera won't stop Google knowing what you're up to

>Trappy-chan will never come back ;_;

>>56121913
Is there a new big battery phone at the block? Any news about the k6000premium? Or should I just get a v10 with extended battery 420€..? The housefire can't be worse than my HTC m7, but the price could be better...

The redmi pro with the x25 doesnt look bad but how are the chances to get cm on a mediatek processor?
Import costs will push the price up to a 70€ difference between this and the v10 (excluding the battery) so it doesn't look worth getting chink software support.

>>56125006
I mean I know that google still exists even after blocking the camera, but I don't know if I found any phone that isn't google.

I used to have a Razr before, but man everything has changed.

I accept that I cannot escape from google itself, but at least blocking a camera is a step forward. I don't know about you, but it feels kinda awkward to me having a camera starring at me all the time I'm using the phone.

>>56121913
Wonder why did Fisher left pocket now

>>56125031
lel just put some tape on the front camera or something. google or the NSA doesn't care about looking at your face 24/7 m8.

>>56125031
Nobody cares what you look like or who you are, you're paranoid.

>>56122144
Just don't bend it?

>>56125031
Poke out the microphone dot until it broke up
While at it tear out the speakers, they're listening through there as well
Don't forget to take it apart and crack the GPS radio too

>>56125054
>>56125065
I know I know, I just feel uncomfortable and am camera shy, I guess I'll do that.

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Hey buddies. I broke my Nexus 5's screen.
Where do I buy the parts and how do I repair it?

>>56125072
Why spend that much money to do that? Just get a regular phone instead.

>paying google to take your information to give you ads

>>56125076
It's okay to be camera shy but there's no reason to be afraid of your own phones camera man.

>>56125104
What about when you're in the shitter and your front camera starts making fun of you?

>>56125116
I just squat on the seat and show Google and GCHQ my anus and start declaring myself a member of the Islamic State. At the very least I'll be on Russell Howard's shit TV show

>>56125031
And what about the rear camera? It might even reveal much more sensitive data to whoever than just your pale wobbly face. The thing is once you pick up a smartphone you have to accept a big dick in your ass. Blocking your front cam and feeling slightly better is really just snake oil

>>56125171
I hold my phone in a way that my index finger always goes to block the front camera.

>>56125194
I mean the rear camera.

>>56125194
You are going to give me a hernia

>>56125194
Aren't you torturing yourself by buying a device you have so mamy trust issues with?

>>56125171
Not him, but I put black electric tape over both front and rear cameras and disabled it in settings by denying camera permissions to all apps. Feels good google and the NSA can't use my camera to record my every move

>>56125086
Not worth.
Did it and I broke after two months again out of nowhere.

>>56125222
What can you do but give in though? Phones that respect your freedoms are getting less and less.

>>56125246
There's always Blackberry.

>>56125286
Oh yeah, but will /g/ suggest any of them though?

>>56125333
No but most of /g/ has accepted the botnet as a necessity and so should you.

>>56125345
Damn, where did everything go wrong?

>>56125354
Shut up.

Bumping >>56124455 while this thread is active

>>56124455
You want shit battery life and non expandable storage for updates? Sounds like an iPhone.
Safe something for the upcoming v20 or anything on the market.

N E X U S 6P

>>56124455
Note 7
Accept no substitutes

What would be considered a good substitute coming back to android from Lumia 1520?
I really really love the camera.

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I did a factory data reset on my ZTE Grand X3 running Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

Now it's forever stuck on "checking connection".
What do?

got a s7 edge. am i cool?

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I'll try again.
I want to upgrade to a midrange Android, I wanted one that could play 1080p 10 bit HEVC videos, I'm looking at Zenfone 3 with Snapdragon 625. Any of you, even you don't have a 625 snapdragon, could test if you can run a full hd HEVC video and if it runs Hardware accelerated? Here is a sample if you don't have one:
https://my.mixtape.moe/quucce.mkv

Also, any decent midrange 5-5.5" that still allows you to swap batteries?

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My chinkphone arrived! (Cubot Note S)

>>56125946
No, you are edgy.

anal sex with maki

>>56126195
You're retarded

>>56126208
Well, how is it? post your impressions. also crosspost to /csg/
>>56124118

>>56125778
Shouldn't have bought chinkshit.

>OP3
>mediocre screen compared to mid-tier phone like the 5x
>bottom speakers are p bad
>post 12-months with this phone, unpredictable and might go to shit

These are my gripes with this phone. Other than that, it's pretty damn good.
Any chance the Next HTC Nexus will fix these problems? And if so, will it be under the $450 price tag?

Ok so I'm using my dad's iPhone 4S while I wait for phone that is as great as the nexus 5.

1) What are some cool things to do with the 4S? Hasn't been updated since the first year it came out I think

2) What's a superior sequel to the Nexus 5? That's all the power I need in a phone. <$400

>>56121913
Is that Maki?

>Hardcore/power phone user
>heavy media consumption almost every day (no games though fuck that)
>should be lag less, not even stutter if possible
>android or IOS does not matter
> price does not matter
>screen should he big
>should last me atleast a year without starting to lag

Suggestions?

>>56127010
OP3 / Samsung Edge S7

Only good options until the new Nexus comes out senpai

>>56127121
I was really looking forward to the new nexus devices.
And I'm kinda doubting Samsung. I mean their hardware is top notch but I've owned both an s3 and s4 and watched them slowly turning into trash in one year of usage. Did they improve and is the note 7 worth a consideration?

With nexus I've no worries about the software I guess.
I hope the bigger model looks better than the one that got leaked

>>56127010
>>56127161
There's literally no other alternative to the Note 7

>>56124407
retarded fa/g/gots only care about specs. They see a sub $200 phone with a SD650 and 3gb of ram and assume it's gonna be great because those specs are usually on $400 phones. What they fail to mention is the UI is shit, the camera is shit, the build quality is shit, warranty is shit, and your info is definitely being mined by chinese. Never fall for the chinkphone meme. Ever.

>>56127386
>>56124407
>>56124386
The build quality is great, no one gives a shit about the camera. stable CM13 is out if you don't like MiUi, warranty is one year.

>muh botnet
no one gives a shit you smelly freetards. KYS.

>>56127454
>build quality is great
nah, it's fucking shit. Everything is glued on and shit bends easily

>no one gives a shit about the camera
nah, it's just you. Not all of us are unphotogenic neet losers with no social life.

>os shit
CM13 is unoptimized for the chink hardware and suffers in the battery life department as a result

>warranty is one year
great, I can't wait to spend $40 to ship my phone to China and wait 3 months for it to return

MIUI is objectively a botnet riddled piece of chinkware. Stop trying to justify your purchase. It's just $170. I make that much in 6 hours.

So MetroPCS will give you a free cheap smartphone if you switch to their no-contract service...

Are there any other alternative services that offer something similar?

What's /g/'s current darling chinkphone with 5" less display, uses microSD, has decent game support and a decent camera?

>>56122177
HTC 10

Selling my 5x tonight and I bought a OP3.

What are the chances this phone will last me 2 years? it seems great so far

>tfw conflicted between getting the Note7 or waiting for the new Nexus

which should I get?

Should I pull the trigger on $199 Samsung Galaxy Note 3?
The specs looks awesome, but I will not get 6.0 MM, nor 7.0 N ;_; The other option is the Moto G4

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>buy new phone
>drop it once and chip some of the color off
>fml.exe
>buy otterbox defender case
>drop it like theres no tomorrow because i am a clumsy fuck
>no damage whatsoever
>go out for a beer
>phone is perfect
>leave it on the table
>pick it up after half an hour
>screen is cracked
>mfw

i thought gorilla glass can even withstand falls. can it not withstand being on a table for 30 minutes?

>>56127815
for $40 more you can get a 32gb Nexus 5x or a Moto X Pure

those phones occasionally go on sale for $230/240ish

>>56127835
for reference my phone is a droid turbo I bought less than 6 months ago. my old xperia mini pro survived 4 years of drops with only scratches

Where is the CHEAPEST place to buy the One Plus 3?

In Canada it's $519 before tax. I can have it shipped to my friend in the US though.

Okay, I've found a 9.5/10 condition Sony Z5 for 300EUR. Should I pull the trigger?

What's the largest capacity SD card that the S7 Edge will take?

who /note7/ here?

>>56127525
>>>/lgbt/

>>56128035
ok enjoy supporting the chinks with their subpart products instead of buying shit from US allied asians or American

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Anyone got a good guide to unlocking/rooting the Xiaomi RN3P that's easy to follow? Been some years since i've had a new phone.

First day with my OP3 and I think everything is going to be fine. It's fast and Oxygen OS feels great. Dash charging is also definitely not a meme and really made me not worry about the non removable battery thing. 5.5" isn't as bad as I thought and somehow it feels more secure in my pocket than my old 4.7" phone.

The only real downsides so far are no SD slot (Really don't see why they couldn't have made the extra sim space an SD or dual purpose slot,) and the fact that everyone thinks you're a weirdo for not using Samsung/LG/HTC/Apple. That and texting is now definitely a two hand ordeal. Meme on me if you must.

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Is it true that the OP3 doesn't support high quality youtube video?
What was everyone's gripe with the resolution?

Pic related, highest quality is 480p but it might just be Joe Rogan.

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>>56128153
1080p YouTube Trailer on the OP3

>>56127805
100%
>>56127964
2 TB

Biggest Q of the Year:

HTC Nexus or OP3?

>>56127814
The Note is so superior to any nexus that's it's not even a fair match

>>56128288
HTC nexus

Been rolling with the iphone 4 ever since it came out. I want to make the switch over to android but I keep hearing good and bad things about every single phone and I'd like to make a choice that I wouldn't regret. Basically I want a really safe choice. A bit on the cheaper side too. As for specs...everything on the market is better than what I have now. I have Verizon and I hate it.

My iphone 4 has never broken in all the years I've dropped it. I don't even use a case. I also like the fact that it fits into my pocket. I just don't want to spend a ton of money just to accidentally tap the screen too hard and break it or have the phone die in under a year. I like functionality and reliability.

Any suggestions??

Deal of the week: Lumia 650 for $150

>>56128319
Wait for the new low end Nexus in october
Oneplus 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Nexus 6P

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>max. 4.3"
>micro SD slot
>decent performance
>some kind of custom rom available so I can remove google stuff
I know that there should be some phones that fit these criteria, but what would be best?
used is good too, I don't want to spend that much money on it because I'm not a power user

>>56128140
Would you say typing is still a two hand affair even with something like Swype or SwiftKey?

>>56128407
>>max. 4.3"
Yeah, no. no one makes phones that small anymore so grow bigger hands.

>>56128407
Xperia Z1 compact
Xperia Z3 compact
Xperia Z5 compact

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I-is there anything wrong with my Galaxy S7? It keeps disconnecting from my wifi and my camera settings never save.

>>56128355
Thanks for the suggestions. I figured any of the phones Verizon were carrying were definitely not going to be suggested but that's fine because based on the reviews I've been reading none of them sound reliable enough

This might be a retarded question so sorry for my ignorance but I'm assuming these phones come unlocked so I could put in a verizon sim card to make it work with my carrier correct? I heard verizon is pretty anal when it comes to stuff like this

>>56128417
It's one doable with Swype and one hand but you have to hold the phone in a really precarious feeling way. Maybe I'll get used to that. It probably wouldn't be an issue if you have big hands.

>>56128579
Sounds dangerous, I won't take the risk. Thanks for testing for me though!

>>56128539
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/10/22/activating-a-nexus-6p-or-5x-on-verizon-some-things-to-know/

>>56128511
try a custom kernel

>>56128539
new Nexii are reported to work on Verizon

>>56127950
Slight bump, because time is running out.

Quick note I forgot to mention to any new OP3 owners: turn off dynamic brightness. Trust me.

>>56128714
>LCD
>Housefire Dragon 810
>Sony markup

I mean, it's an attractive phone but I don't know.

Guys.
I don't know. I kinda want to get a Bluetooth Remote for my Smartphone for Music reasons or maybe even a Smartwatch, but that would probably be too overkill for me.

>>56127950
It's a good deal, but it has well known overheating issues.

>>56127950
Go get it
Above average battery life, stereo speakers, waterproofing and most of all the sanest fingerprint positioning

>>56128457
I know that's b8, but I'll answer anyway:
I recently lost my phone, it had a 4" screen.
Now I have a phone with a 5.5" screen, I got it because it was lying around at my parents' place.
I hate that size, it's way too big. I thought I'd get used to it, but I still think it's shit.
I have big hands.
My parents both have a 4.3" screen, I think it's perfect.

>>56128467
Z1 compact seems good, thanks
are there other options than Sony?

>>56128916
Moto E 2nd gen LTE version

That's a 4.5' display though.

Upgrading from a Nexus 5. How do you guys feel about the Honor 8?

As much as I want to like the Axon 7, I don't really like how it looks in comparison

>>56125020
Bump

where to download illegal apk for android?

>>56129647
The Dark weeb

Careful though

>>56128288
Is the new Nexus even worth waiting for? How much will it cost

>>56129747
Where do I find this dark weeb?

>>56129647
bump

How bad is Lenovo Vibe Shot for 170EUR?

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Goddamn it looks beautiful but buying it means that I will become part of the cancerous normie society. What to do now...?

Really need to upgrade form galaxy s4. Anything around $200 I should be looking at?

>>56130336
Get a redmi and stop asking.

The HTC 10 is pretty damn comfy and light even though it's made of metal.

>>56130182
>Snapdragon 615
It's shit.

>>56126208
Hi fellow coutnryman. Bought in sferis?
Please update it firstly to 6.0 from dev's forum and share your battery time with uis. Im particulary interested in it.


BTW I need your advice. I have three models to choose; theyre the most interesting in their price ranges, which happen to be affordable to me:
-Nexus 5x 1/1 budget
-Meizu M3 Note 1/2 budget
-Cubot Note S. 1/3 budget
I'd be using it to shitpost on 4chan, browse the internet and use dedicated not demanding apps.
No gaming heavier than my S2 can run now.

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YOU GUYS READY FOR THE BIGGEST FLOP OF THE YEAR?

>>56130618
I don't need my phone to power NASA supercomputer. Is it really that bad? Will it work for calling people and browsing Taiwanese sewing manufacturers board?

>>56130336
See the chart >>56123976
>>56130663
Will depend on pricing,
if they price it like the 5X and 6P, yes

>>56130761
Speed is not the issue, it's known to overheat and throttle. SD616 and SD617 are the fixed versions and even they radiate loads of heat.

>>56130821
Jesus fucking Christ! Is there a fucking phone that doesn't these days?

>>56130212
I thought iPhone is the normie's default choice of phone?

>>56130663
>that gigantic bottom bezel
>that plastic side edges

What does this mean?

>>56130821
Isn't the 17 worse than the 16?

>>56131074
Other way around, they are essentially the same but the 616 runs faster at 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53+ 4x1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
617 is 1.5GHz and 1.2GHz respectively.

>>56130637
get the one with the biggest screen i guess
for now i tried to flash TWRP in my cubot note s but after doing this, the touch doesnt work on it

HTC 10, Nexus 6p, iPhone 6(s) or note 7

I like stock Android, and want good battery. Preferably not a big screen. Flagship.

I bought an m8 gpe when it came out and it got me hooked on HTC but the battery just doesn't hold up anymore. I looked into replacing it and the teardown videos do not make it look easy

Please help.

>>56131180
>for now i tried to flash TWRP in my cubot note s but after doing this, the touch doesnt work on it
lel.
flash it to default again
http://www.needrom.com/download/cubot-note-s/

>>56131217
HTC 10

>>56131170
Really? I thought the 17 overclocked and got hotter.

>>56131232
so i did. unfortunely TWRP is the only way to install RR

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http://pastebin.com/1vKKJTqn
I've bricked my phone following this guide. Where did I go wrong? I've got it into EDL mode, but when it used to show up as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008, now nothing shows up. And it's still got a black screen and won't turn on or anything. All I wanted was to flash the official rom. And now everything is broken. Can someone please help? I'm the guy who was complaining about the wifi not turning on a couple of threads ago.

>>56131259
Do you own one?

I am disappoint in the lack of front facing speakers in 2016

>>56131357
Did you use this guide?
http://www.buzztechnica.com/2016/03/how-to-root-and-install-twrp-recovery.html

http://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-cobot-note-s/

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Nexus 6P - personal review

I got it a couple of weeks ago for € 380 because i couldn't wait for the new nexuses and I don't think buying new tech immediately is convenient.
Anyway the phone looks great, the design is slick, the aluminium really feels good in hand and it comes with a usb type-c to type-c and type-c to type-b cables (no cheap earphones).
Disregard what people say - the SD equipped on the 6P doesn't overheat at all and the temperature is always under control WHILE NOT CHARGING. When you charge i recommend not using it for cpu intensive tasks because the battery gets quite hot.
Performance is really good and the AMOLED screen is awesome, but gets outclassed by the S7's screen when it comes to look at it under direct sunlight.
Also it has double speakers on the front of the phone for a good audio quality if you want to watch stuff on it when you put it on a table stand.
Only remark i see is the bad position of the power on button and the volume rockers, i can't get a hold of it without pressing one of those, given the reduced thickness of the phone.

I rate it 9/10 so far, curious about how long it will last

>>56131359
Press and hold the Volume Up + Power button and see if you can get into recovery mode.

>>56131384
No, I own a OP3 cause I'm a poorfag.

But the 6P and iPhone are outdated and the Note 7 is huuuuuge.

Also >>56111464

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>>56121913
So, I bricked my Z1C today. I accidentally restored old TA partition from my previous Z1C on it via TWRP. How cucked I am?

i rooted my galaxy s4 a couple years ago and never updated the system. runing kitkat. how fucked am i security wise?

>>56131554
Yup that worked everything is booted up fine, but how it was before.

>>56131654
Not sure how it got bricked. are you running on x64 windows? disabled driver signing?

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

RJ shows how to do it pretty well.

>>56121947
Kill yourself lainfag

>>56131602
Security wise? Very much

Performance wise? You did great.

>>56131654
>>
>>56131530

>>56131780
well i notice at times my phone gets very warm to the touch for no reason. is this the result of a security breach or is it normal?

>>56131766
Lain is a shit girl for fedora tippers

>>56131359
>>56131654
Also, updated guide:
http://pastebin.com/MAADBSbL

>>56131530
yeah, the screen is stil unresponsible

>>56131879
That's normal, the thermal paste used in the phone degrades over time.

>>56131992
Even after going back to original rom? if so rma this shit.

>>56132055
no, it works after rolling to stock rom

How long would it take for a phone battery to die? Is getting a phone with a replaceable battery even worth it? If the battery did die and wasn't removable could I just get someone to replace the battery?

>>56125778
>my phone has been on the "checking connection" screen for about 15 hours now

How fucked am I?

>>56127454
Xiaomi shills are the fucking worst.

if you're shilling for MIUI at least have some fucking taste. MIUI 3-4 were great, and that was in the days where the alternative was something that looks like stock Gingerbread.
current MIUI is a bloated spyware mess that makes so many unwanted connections they should be paying you.

>>56132086
Oh. better than nothing I guess. forget about root then and just enjoy your chinkshit while it lasts m8.

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I'm getting this problem now, Which is further than I got before - but still not any good.

>>56132263
>ido
What phone are you using again? you need kenzo for RN3P.

>>56125568
Bumping this bitch.

>>56121913
I need a new Android phone. I want it to:
be easily-ish rootable
Qi charging built in (or expandable, but not with a patch).
sub-$200

I found a lot of Xiaomi phones that would work, but I really want Qi charging.

>>56132402
R3P

>>56132468
patch = USB wrap around thing, I want USB charging alongside Qi

>>56132480
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNTxRVF0pI

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Is the HTC Butterfly 2 a generally good all round device? I don't game on my phone, I just use it for 4chins, sms and the occasional youtube vid

ALSO
are samsung galaxy notes comfy?

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Oneplus 3 with support for external microsd when? Can you guys survive with only 64 GB (Acutally 54 GB free)

>>56132587
Still have the same problem

>>56132468
Wireless charging has a lot of downsides... It will just shut off after the battery is at 100% and its very slow.

USB-C got rid of most of the inconvenience of plugging your phone into a charger.

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>>56125568
Note 7
Also see >>56132631
>>56123976
Yes
>>56132680
No, but I bought one anyway

i'm in the us, massachusetts. i'll be using h2owireless. i'd be buying unlocked.

ideally i would want front facing speakers, expandable storage, and something that's similar to the htc 10's audio performance with its dac and amp. removable battery is optional, but preferred. my budget is around 500-600.

to my knowledge no such phone like this exists, the closest i can find within the price range is the axon 7, but some weird quirks bug the hell out of me. why are the capacitive buttons that close to each other? why don't they have a backlight? why does it require people to press the stupid bell icon on the lock screen to show notifications? i assume the lockscreen thing can be fixed with like acdisplay or something, but those buttons are obnoxious.

anyone know how the axon 7 is compared to the htc 10? is there a reason i should wait for the nexus to drop and for the htc 10 to drop in price after that?

>>56128296
Not really. It all depends on what you're looking for.

>>56132828
Wait for the HTC 10 to drop in price or wait for the new Nexus.

>>56132748
Oh, USB-C is also really cool (just got a 3.0 PCIe card and I want to use it). That would work as well

>>56132792
>Note 7
I'm not that rich/crazy.

Hey,

Im in need for LTE modem, so I decided to spent a little more and buy a cheap chinese smartphone. Ive already chosen Xiaomi Redmi 3S, but the question is, is it worth to spent that extra for 3G RAM and 32GB of ROM ?

>>56132874
is the gap in quality between the axon 7 and htc 10 that large?

the nexus is almost a guaranteed no-go for me since i care a lot about expandable storage and i don't care that much about quick updates. even when htc drops updates, i can flash stuff on my own

>>56132924
It's hard to give an answer if you don't give a budget.

Oneplus 3 or consult the chart >>56123976

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>>56132587
thi sis still not working, any other advice? Anyone?
Pict literally just so my post gets seen so I can have a non chinked phone.

>>56132994
350 Euromonies.

>>56132987
I'm not a big fan of the Axon, but I own a Oneplus 3 so I'm a bit biased.

Most gripes I have with the Axon 7 are software related though, so it should be fine if you flash CyanogenMod or something.

>>56127010
moto x pure with CM 13 nightlies or the new nexus the big one

>>56123360
Eh, bump?

>>56131535
Sounds good. Was on the fence, but pick it up if the new Nexus is bad or overpriced.

>OP3/AX7 seem the best for my price range
>but they're fucking huge, and will only get worse with a case on
How much of a downgrade would the Z5C be from those two? It's not that much more expensive at this point.

>>56121913
My chinkphone prestigio multiphone 7500 has got a virus which downloads apps by itself, takes pics by itself and ads keep popping on the screen even after many factory resets, one guy told me that its ROM is infected, I can't find the firmware for it online and i dont know how to fix it. Can anyone help? Android is jellybean

>>56131535
Thanks for this.
That's my main gripe at the moment because of Pokémon GO, you can't charge my 5x because it's too damn hot.
The speakers also sucked so I'm selling it and plan to buy the 6p when the new Nexus rolls out.

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>>56132680
I can survive but I'm returning this phone in anticipation for the new Nexus

>>56130212
>touchjizz
>ads all over the phone
id wait for it to have a custom ROM and more after-a-month reviews

>>56131259
I second this.

Fellow android users, what app do you use for music playback? I'm looking for one that satisfies these basic requirements :

1) supports folder structure for organizing (as opposed to tags)
2) supports "queuing" songs

bonus : gapless playback

im about to get galaxy note 4, any good words about this phone?
Also can you recommend some alternatives?

Cheers!

Bit the bullet and bought myself a SE.
How does the screen fare under direct sunlight?

>>56125020
Bump

>>56134103
Not well senpai

>good battery
>Removable storage
>Not huge
>Good speakers/dual speakers if possible

That just narrows it down to HTC 10 and Nexus 6p right?

Which one

>>56134669
>Not huge
>6p

>>56128916

Get the Z1 Compact. I got a brand new one for about $120USD and flashed pure 6.0 AOSP from FXPBlog on it.

Everything works, runs smooth and fast, and the build quality is rock solid.

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>>56131601

Uncuck yourself with Flashtool + Xperifirm m8. No problem.

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Help pls SPG.

5.5-5.7 screen size is perfect but I hate fat bezels.

What is the most compact 5.5" phone?
What is the most compact 5.7" phone excluding Note7?

My only other requirement is either a MicroSD slot or 64gb internal memory, and some LTE support.

>>56133421
bump

>>56135299
Wait for the v20 should be cheaper as a note 7 and has swappable/expandable battery.

I'm in Quebec, Canada and have a shitty plan with Rogers but hopefully changing that soon.
I just broke my nexus 5 and looking for a phone with similar performance, less overheating issues and decently able to take hits since I'm a clumsy shit. Preferably available on amazon or something that can ship it within the week.

Budget ≤300$ cad

Any experience with Huawei p8 lite?I'll receive it as a gift and I wanna now a bit more about it.

MY BUYER'S REMORSE OVER.
Sold my 5x for $450. I'm so fucking stoked.

>>56135447
Literally me except for Toronto.
I made the mistake of thinking the 5x was the worthy sequel, don't fall for it.
Im rocking an OP3 as I type and after a week, I can confirm it's the greatest phone you can get at this price, although, its 200$ over your budget. I hear decent things about the LG G4 and Moto X Pure.

I saved over 50 apps via Titanium Backup on my rooted phone.

Could I recover them using a non rooted phone?

Help me, guys.

One Plus 3 or Redmi Note 3 Pro Prime? What's the best cost-benefit?

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Just lost my note 3 on the bus like a dopey cunt so can anyone recommend me a good secondhand phone for <$400. I was thing of going with a note 4 but samshits seem to holding their value. Are M9's any good? Just a bit worried about the battery life and it seems like it would be a cunt to repair.

>>56136212
Ahh I was considering it, thank you for that.
Mostly sucks that whenever I see a decently priced phone, they're like fuck Canada and slap another good 100$ on.

Why did note 7 have to be so shitty senpaitachi?

>>56136387
cause muh iphone clone

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>>56136387
>Why did note 7 have to be so shitty

>>56136329
Nexus 6 here. Pretty damn awesome, can be found under $250 if you look, under $300 easy. Also, have you tried Android Device Manager?

>>56136433
wat is android device manager?

>>56136432
literally a poor man's s7e with an s pen that also costs way more.

>>56136442
So, it's basically an S7e with a pen? I thought it was larger screen with more resolution?

>>56136433
>>56136441
nevermind, it was on cm13 with no account anyway

>>56136449
The screens good but the rest of is not. S7e would be better to get since it's cheaper. Fuck samshit.

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Just got my Redmi note 3 pro from geekbuying, came with the Chinese rom (LHOCNDD), everything is in English tho, no bloat really

global rom is LHOMIDD right?

I should do this to change the rom to the global rom?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNhdQT9Ivu0&index=34&list=LLpUlCUx33W-hAxk1rHRYIqw

or should I wait and request to unlock the bootloader to be safer?

>OP3 battery

Maps, Pokémon, and constant use. No heat while doing the two together too.

How will the Nexus match it?

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>>56136945
Pic related

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>>56136945
Pic related 2

When the fuck are sailfish and marlin going to be officially announced? Is there ANY guessed time frame? I'm sick of waiting for this shit tbqh

>>56131535
>buying a phone that bends with no effort
https://youtu.be/r3cWVdLqXCg

>>56136998
October.

>>56137047
tyvm senpai

Bought an HTC 10 two days ago. Been liking it so far

Just wish its Quick Charge didn't make it hotter than the god damn sun. Also forgot it has an LCD display rather than AMOLED so battery life isn't as good as it could be (my display is rated at using 40% despite using the second lowest brightness, so i'm kinda fucked there)

Kinda wish I went with the OP3, but i needed the SD slot

>>56137286
Doesn't the HTC and the OP3 basically get a similar battery life? The OP3 allegedly gets about 4-5hrs SOT.

Best place to buy phone online in EU?
Obviously has to ship in the EU.

>>56137338

Yeah, I can get about 4.5 hours of SOT on my OP3. Then again i use it a lot for work

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What do you guys think about ZTE blade v6?

http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_lumia_950_xl-7263.php
Aye or Nay?
W10 has all the apps I need.

>hoping for OP3 price drop when new Nexus drops

How cucked am I

>>56137621
>Windows phone
Ayy

>>56137637
Dunno, if they're affordable enough then probably not, but even the cheapest will probably still be 16GB ROM

Google has got to start upping their sizes on Nexus phones unless people literally just buy them for development/rooting and cloud shit

Hey /spg/ red pill me on the Xiaomi Redmi 3

>>56137695
Using a WP10 phone now and have no troubles (other than dead ecosystem and hardware that is dying).

>>56133922
Omich player

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>Charging op3 for 5min
>jumps from 5% to 25%
>finishes charge in under an hour
>no heat goes to the phone

Jesus is there a better feature out there? Why bother with the Nexus desu, this phone just BTFO 2016

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/g/ I need some help with restoring apps on a new phone :

1) When you start a phone fresh, Google asks you to restore all the apps saved from a previous Android phone. I declined at the time but I want the option back. Where to?

2) I saved all my apps and settings via Titanium Backup when I was on root. Can you restore on another phone off root?

Appreciate it

>>56137858
it's cheap

>>56123360
It's okay I guess
>>56133161
The Z3c is a better deal
>>56136318
Oneplus 3

Anyone here have experience activating a Nexus 5X with Verizon?
I lost the nano sim card from my current broken phone but I have the micro sim from my phone before that I was thinking of trimming. Not sure if it's still activated with Verizion or how that works.

Otherwise I have to choose from Verizon's current lineup and it all looks like shit and iOS got stale for me, I was using an iPhone 5 for the past 4 years.

>>56130984
It's a recycled design I think m8. Rebbit likes it though. Any further rumours yet?

Currently have an s7, is anyone else hyped as fuck for the v20? God tier audio, fuckhuge battery, and non meme hd screen. I'm definitely gonna pay off my s7 around launch to pick up a v20.

>>56139035
Looks nice, does it have a microSD slot?

>>56123976
why is it selling for so low

Can I turn off google play services while I don't have any apps open that require it?
CM13.

>>56139035
Anything known about price yet? I really want the V20.

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>>56136781
nvm did it and worked, running global rom now

>>56121913
Thank you for using an anime image.

Hey /spg/ what's your favorite phone of all time? Doesn't have to be current.
Mine's easily the Nexus 6. There will never be another phablet of that size with the same gorgeous design and feature set
>finally a phablet with an actually large screen
>QHD AMOLED
>front facing speakers to match
>hardware that still holds up
>battery life was bretty gud
>stock android
>design (white one was best)
>camera (competed but not the best)
>front facing camera was poop

I'll forever miss it's legacy

Where the fuck one must buy OnePlus phone? Is it for non-Europe or something? I am fucking sick and tired of 'out of stock' or 999EUR price tags. Jesus!

Is the LG G5 a good choice or I am better off with something else? I just want a somewhat smaller phone, not a 5.5 phone that seems to be the norm now.

I can get an new Yotaphone 2 for 120$. Should I take it?

>>56139935
Obviously you were going to order it directly from OnePlus?

Not that I am a fan of their sales tactics with invite only nonsense and such low availability and shit.

Even just for that reason alone I got a different Chinkphone...

>>56140036
Is there any practical reason why you couldn't use one of the ~5" Chinkphones that cost less than half as much?

>>56140068
If i'm in the US, what are my options?

>>56140084
Query this to find out:
http://www.gsmarena.com/search.php3

>>56140055
So, whos dick must one suck to get an invite(what is this shit? MMO?)?

>>56139843
HTC one m8 gpe

>Treated like a nexus with updates
>Front facing speakers
>Great design
>Perfect size
>Removable storage
>Ir blaster because why the fuck not

I could keep this phone for another two years, but the battery is dying and the charger port is fucked. I might just do an overhaul and replace the failing internal components

>>56138591
See >>56128625

>>56139935
Sales are halted in Europe until September 13 or something

>>56140221
Welp. I cry, then. My Windows Phone is on the way out, so I need a replacement ASAP.
Only got 350 eurodosh to spend on a new phone.

>Have an HTC One M9
>Power button goes retarded, acts like it is stuck but doesn't feel stuck
>Decide to root phone so I can disable that shit
>Stuck in bootloop now
>Phone doesn't connect to PC for some reason
>Now considering a new phone
How hard did I fuck up /g/? Was there anything I could've done?

>>56140068
Because the one I've looked at don't have a SD card slot and for me that's kind of a deal breaker.

>>56140189
That's interesting because I had a One m8 (normal) before I got my Nexus 6. Motorola refuses to fix phones in Canada so I got the 6P, and I just miss the screen size and the lack of bezels

Just got a LG G5 for 400 dollarydoos, did I dun goofed?

>>56140181
Dunno. I did avoid sucking dick myself.

>>56140258
Most Chinkphones have SD slots.

Anyhow, querying for your needs and bands (even within the exotic US bands there are a bunch) will be fastest.

>>56140235
Nexus 6P
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Nexus 5X
>>56140417
You did good

>>56140417
Depends on your needs. Maybe.

>>56140507
>Nexus 6P
For 350 euromonies? Where?

>>56140487
I'm in Europe.
I don't use my phone for much besides music, checking and responding to emails and occasionally reading a book or browsing the internet.

After looking a bit I might just go with the Redmi Note 3 Pro, even if the screen is 5.5, unless there's a better alternative.

What's the catch with the Axon 7? It's easily better than the OPO 3, and it's probably gonna kill the new Nexus too. It seems too good frankly.

My Galaxy S2 is starting to show its age and the battery is not in the best condition, have not found batteries to replace it either (changed it once so far)
So I am looking for a new one:
>Finland
>replaceable battery
>micro SD card place
>at around 5 inches max (I got small hands)
>budget is not an issue

guys I have a problem. my redmi note 3 pro (MIUI) keeps closing apps in the background. let's say I'm listening to internet radio while browsing. At some point the music just stops. And while the radio is still visible in the apptray (or whatever that thing is called where you can tab through all your active apps), whenever I try to maximise it it acts as if it had been started from scratch (back to the start menu, loading screen etc.). Any idea what's happening?

I just got this phone a day ago so I might be missing something easy. but at this point I feel like I'm using an old iOS.

>>56140557
Try to get a refurbished one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/huawei-refurbished-google-nexus-6p-4g-with-32gb-memory-cell-phone-unlocked-aluminium/5042101.p
>>56140644
>worse camera
>worse software experience
>awkwardly small capacitive buttons
>only 4 gigs of RAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptni6tRrU54
Yeah senpai, it's easily better than the OP3.
>>56140703
Samsung Galaxy S5
LG G5

>>56140703
If your S2 is only starting to show it's age now you must be the strongest man on the planet. My S3 felt old the day I got it man, kudos to you.

>>56132468
BEST DEAL FOR $200
https://www.amazon.com/Nextbit-Robin-Factory-Unlocked-Phone/dp/B01D3Q8EGY?psc=1&SubscriptionId=07PVPGV9KPJSRT8N9GG2&tag=dealmoon-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01D3Q8EGY

Is the S7e any better than the S7? Worth it for the extra cost?

I have manlet hands and am concerned that I'll end up brushing the side all the time with the base of my thumb so leaning towards S7 but if there's a significant difference I might change my mind

>>56140993
>manlet hands
better take s7, the edge is just a meme

>>56140582
> After looking a bit I might just go with the Redmi Note 3 Pro, even if the screen is 5.5, unless there's a better alternative.
It's more than fine.

Of course the "even if the screen is 5.5" bit lets me suspect you might want the Redmi 3 (s, Pro, ...) or something?

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