/spg/ - Smartphone General

first for Windows Phone shits all over Android and IOS

Any must have features in Android 7?

When the fuck is my Nexus 6P getting 7

>>56342793
Add notebookcheck.net to the resources, they have the most objective reviews around

>>56342855
>Windows Phone shits
we know.

Do you all think Galaxy Note 4 will get 7.0?

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>>56342928

>>56342936
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 5 will get iOS 10.

Can someone tell me what db means in regards to reception? Is a 5 difference significant?

>>56342964

Crippling the hardware and grinding the phone down to a snail pace, forcing iCucks to shell out a new phone that "just werrkz"

I just ordered an op3

How badly did I fuck up?

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I liked the Nexus 6 but I want to get a new phone, what are the top 5 I should be looking for?

I don't want anything bigger than the nexus 6 but similar sized phones are perfectly fine.

I'm on Verizon in the US so I'm not sure how viable it would be to get a phone from outside the country.

how tf do I navigate the miui site to unlock my rn3p? shit keeps changing to chinese

>>56343110
it should:
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/unlock-redmi-note-3-bootloader/

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Good deal?

Im on T-Mobile and had A Moto X style but the screen/digitizer broke and I had an HTC m8 in a drawer so I never really even thought about that Motorola again 2bh

The only issue now is that I don't think I could go back to a phone that size and so I'm thinking of picking up an s6.

tldr: is a galaxy so edge at $300 excellent refurbished good deal?

I'm starting to regret getting a S7E a little. I love it, prefer the size and feel to both S7 and Note 7, but custom ROM's don't integrate edge, and it feels like I'm wasting it.

Help me /g/

>the end of Nexus phones

WHAT
THE
FUCK

>>56343223
Good deal, great phone, go for it.

>>56343267
trying to choose between the HTC 10, LG G5 and maybe some other phone I hadn't considered. If you were me, which would you go for?

>>56343287
FUCK
THE
WHAT

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Anyone know how to disable an activation lock on an iphone 6s plus with ios 9.3.3? :(

>>56343203
thanks duder

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>no carrier selling the 950 XL here
>wanted a 1520 but impossible to find anymore
>other WP are too small or too shit

I have a Note 7 and I've used almost 10 gb out of 64, what do I waste the rest on

>>56343324
>>56343287
They want to be in line with Apple.
probably gonna call it Google Phone™ or something stupid like that.

>>56343287
>>56343324
>>56343389
http://www.androidcentral.com/end-nexus-2016-google-phones-forge-new-path

>>56343370
pornography
waste it on pornography

>>56343317
S7E, 6P, HTC10, G5 (Though V20 is come out soon)

In that order

>Android 7.0 couldn't download
>every time i retry it just fails

so is there an easier way to do this? the image is over a gig. also i forced the OTA update by opting into the beta program. is this going to install a public image first or am i forever forced to be opted in to the android beta program to keep my precious data?

>>56343389
No way man. Probably trying to get rid of the fuckery they did by releasing nexus 9 and nexus 10, years ago, but releasing the 5x and 6 recently

>>56343404
I hadn't even heard of the V20 yet. What's the deal? Are they retiering the G# moniker and replacing their flagships now?

>>56343389
>Shit desing
>Overpriced
>Nothing new or interesting
>Not pure Android anymore
>Not a nexus

The hype is over. RIP HTC.

What do Mac users use to copy files from Android?

Android File Transfer has a 4Gb File limit!

>>56343422
>unenrolled/re-enrolled/restarted phone/disabled data saver app even though i'm on full signal strength wi-fi and now it's working
whew

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>CM supports device
>CM guide says to install TWRP from official site
>TWRP does not support my device

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OnePlus X

any cons? seems like my perfect match

>>56343802
cons to the phone or to your life?

>>56343801
Go to XDA and look for unofficial support. What phone do you have?

>>56343802
Old and deprecated.

Fuuuuck can't wait for this thing to arrive. It looks like pure fucking sex.

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>>56343956
>forgot pic

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>>56342964
>>56343362

>>56343368
stupid frogposter

Is it woth to buy midrange phones like the Oneplus3 or does it only make sense to buy either the Nexus phones or the iPhones?. Security updates are important for me, so I'm wondering if I would be on the safe side with a Oneplus phone.

>>56343802
Haven't they just stopped producing it and has been out of stock for months?

how good are these chink phones

>>56343969
it's a black rectangle like every other smartphone ever fucking made.

How could it look like sex when black rectangles are literally used to censor sexy shit?

My Mi Max feels snappy as fuck and the battery lasts forever. I do seem to miss notifications though. How much battery life/performance do you sacrifice if you completely or partially turn the aggressive power saving off?

I'm thinking of buying a samsung phone but I hate the samsung bloat that'll come with it. Would it be easy to root and remove the shit I don't care for?

moto g or moto x pure or something else within the price range/

So, I've done my research and am between the Moto G4 and the Redmi Note3.

It's pretty much about waiting and paying less vs have no risk of it coming damaged/wtv and just have it.


Does /spg/ have anything to say?

>>56344344
Happens on all MiUI devices because the background task killing is super aggressive.
Try:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFJZTPblGu0&t=6m10s

If that doesn't work:
MIUI 8 - Settings app -> Battery -> Manage apps battery usage -> Power saving modes -> Off
MIUI 7 - Settings app -> Additional settings -> Battery -> Manage apps battery usage -> Power saving modes -> Off

>>56344344
>My Mi Max
This is fun to say.

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I know you all hate iphones. But just got my 6 SE today and love it. boots so much quicker. No more non working buttons form my old one. feels good man. and if anything fucks up next few years i'll get a free replacement

So I found a sony z5 with locked pin.
How do I hard reset? I got Emma, and it says that the phone is locked..
no hate

Any canadanons have an idea of how much the dhl rape costs?
My seller said that they'd declare the phone for 45$ & I asked them to throw in a case & a glass film protector

>>56344412
I know what I can do about it, but I want to sacrifice as little battery as possible. I only need Whatsapp and Gmail to have push basically.

but whatever it probably isn't that big a problem on a 4850mAh battery :^)

>>56344425
It is

How do you debloat android? Just switched from iOS and my phone has tons of stuff on it.

>>56344472
I've heard people say around thirty dollars CoD for the RN3P. No first-hand experience, though.

>>56344386
RN3P is faster.
Moto G4 has better cameras and cleaner UI.

Decide what matters to you more.

>>56344386
Are you me?

What's everyone's thoughts on the V20? Think LG will remove nougat's dpi scaling feature? Better fucking not because it's close to being the perfect phone.

>>56344631
Standard /g/ research really

>>56344613
Thanks. I'll go with the Xiaomi. Just noticed most amazon orders for the Motorola come from HK

Hey could someone be a pal and post the picture of why not to buy an iPhone?

After a lifetime of Android devices, I want to give the other side a try.

Should I wait for the iPhone 7 in order for the price of SE to drop?

>>56344716
Forgot to mention, if your'e in the U.S Moto G4 has all the 3g/4g bands. rn3p only partial compatibility.

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>tfw fewer and fewer 5" phones
>tfw everything will be 5.5" soon

>>56344731
>Should I wait for the iPhone 7.
Definitely. Only the iPhone 7 has revolutionary no headphone jack

>>56344659
You can always root and adjust the DPI yourself. I don't remember if it even requires root.

The V20 is specced like every other flagship out there. The LG G5 was a flop though so I hope this makes some revenue. The second screen seems like a meme.

>>56344659
Most likely going to have the same bootloop issues as g4, v10 and apparently even g5..

>>56343983
>>56344727

>>56344769
I'm in the EU but already checked and it also says "Result Device is compatible with some of the network carriers frequencies. It may work."

Is it limitative?

>>56344793
Wasn't some random chinkphone the first to ditch it?

>>56344731

iPhones have got progressively worse, software and hardware wise compared to the flagship android phones. Now is the worst time in history to buy an iPhone.

>>56344820
Depends. I assume it misses B20 which is the most used one in Europe.
Taiwan edition has both B4 and B20 but it has no CM13 and harder to find.

>>56344802
I'm interested in that DAC. The Nexus would be my choice, but audio quality is very important to me.

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smartphone newfag here: how intensive are mobile video players and how well can certain phones handle video/players. I want to be able to watch anime upscaled without it looking like shit since there aren't really "good" phones with 720p screens anymore. I know on PC you can use settings so intense that it takes a beast machine to watch video without dropping frames. I just want to watch 720p anime upscaled to 1080p without it looking like ass. also codec/subtitle/container/audio support, is it any good on mobile? can phones play h265, 20-bit and such?

I have only owned a cheap windows phone so I don't know much. thinking of upgrading to the RN3P this year since it seems to be really good and it also has good battery life unlike many phones.

>>56342895
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-sign-up-for-the-android-beta-program/

>>56344793
>>56344885
Are you guys listening? I'm interested in the SE - the 7 should crash its price, no?

What phone if not this, I want to stay away from Samsung.

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Why do people fall for the edge meme?

>>56343056
You didn't, at all, bate

>>56344731

I'm the opposite. My 4s is on its way out and I want to try an Android. I've never used one. What's the best starter android phone. Samsung Galaxy? What's the difference between all the different companies and models. Aren't they all the same OS but some have better features like better battery life and processors?

>>56345028
Yeah any modern phone with decent SoC and RAM can do that nowadays don't worry.

Getting the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge for 500€, new.

Is it a good deal? The best phone I add was a Moto G, I'm currently with an Xperia m2

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>>56345273
ok good to know.
I know this is kind of an unanswerable question without benching it, but how much does video playback decrease battery life? if I get 10 hours of battery from "normal" use, will watching video tank it to like 5 hours?

I was going to get the k10000 because of the insane battery but RN3P is barely any more money and specs seem way better.

>>56345126
Looks nice.

>>56345306
A decent price, yeah.

>>56345126
They've never used stock android and don't realise how slow touchshit is
They buy it for "muh premium design" without caring about anything else because they're goys
http://www.xda-developers.com/with-the-note-7-samsung-still-delivers-embarrassing-real-world-performance/

>your phone
>your mobile data plan
>How much you pay a month
>Bonus: your distro

>>56345126
is that the samsung thing where the edges of the screen are curved so that you can have notifications or some kind of toolbar there?

what happens when you look at fullscreen static content on those phones? black bars or do the edges just look weird/stretched? if so wouldn't that fuck with subtitles and things like that in portrait mode?

>>56345343
http://www.gsmarena.com/battery-test.php3

Sort by Video Playback.

they don't have the RN3P but it should be similar to the Redmi 3 which is excellent.

http://www.androidcentral.com/end-nexus-2016-google-phones-forge-new-path
What will the next nexii be called, /g/?
I'm thinking pixel _, considering the pixel C

>>56345392
>S7 EDGE
>Don't have one, job pays everything, even the phone
>I don't
>my wat

>>56343541
I had to install Windows on a VM when trying to put shit on, but you could always use something like dropbox or mega.nz

>>56343802
Not gonna get nougat

>>56344577
thanks senpai

>>56345392
>cracked zenfone 2, now a RN3P
>6gb data, unlimited texts, 200 minutes
>70 canucks
>arch & windows 7

Is there an app to switch cpu governor on the fly, either upon opening certain apps or with a permanent notification?
Does Performance Control do this?

>>56345493
Good point. Apparently no SnapDragon 801 is going to get Nougat.

>>56345411
thanks

>there is a phone that lasts 148 hours
sheeeeit

>>56345159
>Aren't they all the same OS but some have better features like better battery life and processors?
Yes, and it's a problem. Not only is Google shoving bloat down your phone, but so is Samsung. You can't delete Chrome/Internet - so you end up with 3 browsers. You can't delete Google Drive/Dropbox - so you end up with 3cloud storage apps (including Syncthing or whatever you use). This is becoming a major problem.

The golden era for Samsung was S3 - S6 and Note 2 - Note 4. Now look at this shit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-61FFoJFy0

http://www.xda-developers.com/with-the-note-7-samsung-still-delivers-embarrassing-real-world-performance/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=571pu66vEBc

I don't like Motorola/LG/Sony/HTC because they tend to be overpriced for their hardware and I'd hate spending 2 years with a mediocre device that fucks with my head. Like buying a usable second hand device that shouldn't bother you in theory, but it does.

If Google phones are botnets.... where the fuck do I go? Honest question.

How sturdy are redmemes long term? Since the taiwan edition is being stocked now it's a legitimate option for me but I don't want something that will break in 6 months

>>56345581
windows phone seems to do very well with weak hardware, even if the software library is highly lacking. judging from my $60 640 with shit specs, it still doesn't lag as bad as some of the videos I have seen of "flagship" android phones.

>>56345581
>Note 4
Note 4 for $185 a decent deal? The specs are still good and I expect there will be 7.0 roms if it doesn't get OTA

>>56345121
No, not necessarily. The SE isn't getting a newer model now, so they have no reason to drop the price.

>>56345600
Build quality is good. get a nillkin case and screen protector and you'll be fine.

>>56345581
>google phones are botnets
if that bothers you just flash CM, no gapps and you're free from the botnet

>>56345600
I've dropped mine a couple times with nothing happening besides screen protector shattering, but it's like any phone that's thin - will break if you throw it.

Just get a case and tempered glass protector. Xiaomi doesn't exactly make cheap shit, they use LG/Panasonic batteries in even their cheapest phones etc.

If I want an Android phone with a screen that's less than five inches, am I pretty much stuck with the Moto e if I don't feel like going full disposable trashphone?

I hate the hugephone meme.

>>56345829
Alcatel Idol 3 4.7"

>>56345641
They sell for £290 here like candy, so I would imagine so unless it's some beaten up second hand device.

>>56345747
Valid point but I have two issues with this:
1. Camera drivers are all proprietary so the quality will be lower. Also issues with other niche stuff like the S-pen (from what I've used).
2. Voids your warranty on Day 1. They simply don't respect root users...

>>56346082
manufacturer refurbished in 9/10 condition. I've been buying refurb phones for years and never had issues.

Unfortunately I like what samsung does and don't want to leave AMOLED.

So it's either this refurb note 4 or a new Nexus 5x which is similarly specced but worse battery, no AMOLED, no microsd, no replaceable battery. I feel like it's a lot of compromises just to be guaranteed 7.0

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=6434&idPhone2=7556

>>56344956
If you're an audio enthusiast, I recommend that you stay away from Android altogether. Get an iPhone. The iPhone 7 will have the best onboard audio solution on any Smartphone ever.

Hi /g/

I dropped my phone on the ground accidentaly and the bottom part of the screen has an unresponsive touch. I wonder if I can temporarily fix this while ordering a new phone by just cropping the screen somehow? Using an OPO with CM11 I believe.

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BQ Aquaris X5 Plus

Is it true that the DAC has a high noise floor?
http://www.gsmarena.com/bq_aquaris_x5_plus-8236.php

>>56343522
Worst part is that the retards at Google have signed a 3 year contract for "Nexus" phone with HTC.

>>56343541
try this shit, I've heard about it recently.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/handshaker-manage-your-android/id1012930195?mt=12

it looks like MIUI cancer, but it should probably do the job.

>>56342793
Is there anything better then a S5 with a zerolemon extended battery on CM13, yet?

so you guys do realize that the Google phone will compete with and probably overthrow Galaxy and iPhone right

>>56344770
pls get out gramps

Posted from my Xiaomi™ Mi™ Max™

Mi Max is the new big! ™

But seriously I remember thinking the galaxy s2 was ridiculous.

pls /g/

recommend me a manbag for my phone

I just ordered a posh x s240 for running/working out.

>>56346134
AMOLED looks like a plasma with dynamic contrast boosted and unnatural colors that dies too quick. surely a proper IPS looks better?

>>56346389
Like I said, I seriously love the look of AMOLED and have been a huge supporter ever since Samsung started using them. I get that it's not for everyone, but having true blacks especially at night is great.

That all said, Nexus 5x is a new device and assuming it doesn't fall prey to the usual LG "quality" from the G4 I'm seriously considering it.

Moto G4
Nexus 5x
Which should I get? Carrier is At&t

>>56346447
I love real blacks and real colors. I'm a big plasma fan. problem is I have only seen OLED looking really good on high-end TVs. the ones on phones I have seen look off. but then I'm judging based on store demo units. It's a tech worth advancing though if you can get it to look like a plasma without it being huge, heavy, and power hungry.

>>56346561
5X imho, faster processor + updates

>>56345376
you forgot
>They're not poor

>>56346873
(You)

anyone with a 6p get the OTA update for android 7.0? i keep looking for the images on the google website but they are not up yet.

>>56346277
You are an absolute madman, I really wanted the mi max but couldn't bring myself to get it. Ended up with the RN3P.

How is the battery life?

Get a case dude.

What is better for lasting 2 years
Nexus 6p or s7 edge international? Live on us on att. I realize the 6p is around 100 bucks cheaper but SD card support is nice to have

>>56347289
get the s7 edge bruh. 128gb msd cards are going to hit $20/piece soon. The cloud turned out to be a huge let down.

>>56347289
The S7E is newer, has better construction, and will be supported longer.

Any ideas on a decent android phone for long term travel?

I need something that supports sims from multiple countries like Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong.

Ideally not too expensive in case it gets stolen.

>>56347475
Moto G and external battery pack

iphone 7 fucking when?

>>56345392
LG G4

Unlimited talk, text, 10gigs 4g LTE

$50 a month

Windows 7 on desktop and xubuntu on laptop

>>
>your phone
Motorola Moto G (1st gen)
>your mobile data plan
2 GB
>How much you pay a month
13 EUR
>Bonus: your distro
Debian unstable

>>56347494
Who cares? It's pretty much guaranteed to suck like everything they've been shitting out recently. Last I heard it will probably feature a low res screen (750p) just like the 6S which is pretty disappointing already.

>>56347490
This looks pretty good, thanks!

>>56343223
Manufacturer refurb or seller "refurb" aka wiped down with a cloth?

>>56345392
Galaxy Note II
5GB unthrottled
$30 USD

>>56345392
>Nexus 6p
>unlimited talk and text, 1GB of data
>$40/month

>>56342936
chances are low tbqh

>>56347578
>1GB of data
>$40/month

lmao @ ur life. Where you at?

>>56345392
>S7 Edge
>Straight Talk (unlimited talk/text 5gb data full speed, throttles after)
>$45
>Windows 10

>>56345600
>Since the taiwan edition is being stocked now
Does it have custom ROM support carryover, or does it need separate development?

>>56347721
I would assume seperate dev since it's a kate device rather than kenzo. Interestingly enough, this version had 6.0 long before the chinese version of the phone

>>56345511
>6gb data
>70 canucks
How?

>>56347656
canada

this would probably be one of the better deals you can get here. i am on bring your own phone so i get a discount.

>>56347753
old old old plan from when I was in HS

>>56345392
>limited one m8, (about to get a new phone)
>5 gig, 100 min call
>15 euros
>ubuntu

>>56347319
Really think samshit will continue to support it longer than the 6p? The 100 dollar difference is kinda big if they don't want to support it

>>56344840
moto z pulled it off first

Anyone think 32GB 6P will hit 300 by end of the year? Considering 2 new nexuses in october and the 6p has already been at $319 refurb a couple months ago I could see it happen.

>>56347819
there will always be support for the 6p from the community. Nexus 5 just got a 7.0 rom for gods sake. personally i would go with the 6p because i don't have to deal with samsung's shitty version of android. vanilla is the best way to go.

>>56347872
see >>56347318

>>56347777
Hopefully your quads make up for your bad value.

$40/month would get you at least 5GB unlimited calls/text in Aus.

>>56347897
350-400 vs 750
These are very very different price points

>>56347890
Wish the 64gb wasn't so much cause thats the minimum I need

>>56342793
Hey guys, I have a BlackBerry Priv and I want to get a screen protector for it.

I know Skinomi is shit, but what about alternatives other than IQ Shield? Also, how are they compared to IQ Shield?

>>56342793
Hi! I just got my redmi note 3 pro, I got it all set up but the dang thing won't connect to the internet on mobile. I use Walmart family mobile. What network should I switch to for data that works?

>>56348004
Screen protectors are icky

>>56348030
>I use walmart family mobile

>>56348061
It was my first real phone before this one, I chose a cheap network to see if I thought data was useful.

>>56348030
T mobile

>>56348030
walmart family mobile runs on the t-mobile network i believe. edit your apn setting to fast.t-mobile.com

https://bestmvno.com/apn-settings/walmart-family-mobile-apn-settings/ try the alternet settings here

>>56343969
What phone?

>Nexus Dead

Is the 6p the last great Stock Android?

Should I cop post-new Google phone?
/ cheaper price

>>56348092
What type though
>>56348102
The alternate settings worked but fast.T-Mobile did not
I have .05 down but at least its internet.

santhosh, bokrom or desai for 7.0 Nexus 5?

>>56348040
Hey man, I'd rather it be a ten dollar screen protector than a 50 dollar screen that I have to disassemble to get to, removing all my seals and voiding my warranty.

>>56348202
desu as long as the new nexus keeps its openness i won't mind if it has google bloatware
it'll still be closer to stock than any other phone, and I can always root/remove anything I don't use

>>56348325
>dropping your phone

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>>56346135
what

>>56348325
Rather do that then be forced to look at a screen protector that covers most of the screen and looks like shit.

>>56346135
Please be bait
>implying you can make audio tweaks on iOS
>implying you can even store music on an iPhone with no sd card slot

>>56348215
What T-Mobile network should I switch to for better speeds?

>>56348354
I just use t-mobile's prepaid. You'll be able to get 4G(HSPA+) with it assuming the redmi note 3 pro you got has band 2/4
Post which link you bought from

>>56348402
http://m.geekbuying.com/item/-Package-B-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-5-5-Inch-FHD-3GB-32GB-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-650--Hexa-Core-Smartphone-Silver----Soft-Case---Tempered-Glass-369192.html

>>56348347
Their are plenty of iOS music player apps that allow users to edit audio profiles. You clearly are just talking down a platform you know nothing about.

I was talking about audio quality anyway. But leave it to lagdroid faggots to respond to claims that weren't even made to attempt to deflect attention away from the real issue: Androids awful audiophile experience.

>>56348458
You should still be able to get what I mentioned on t-mobile based on reviews I read for the regular 3GB+32 Gray on that site. They recently added the International Version which for sure has the bands required but I'm not sure about the one you got.

>>56348512
It was not the international version
I guess. O should call t mobile and find out for sure ;-;

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>>56348462
>the real issue: Androids awful audiophile experience

>>56348561
waiting for that refutation pal lol

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Just wanted everyone to know I successfully converted a friend from iPhone today. Anyone else ever have that happen? What was it that did it for them?

>No expandable storage
>turd battery
>Price

That's what set my friend over.

Is the Honor 5X a good buy at $160?

It's on sale at a store near me unlocked.

any opinions on the xiaomi mi4c 2/16GB?
I don't care much about the SD, I just wonder if it has good support and if the battery is good enough. I don't have many apps or play games...

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Last Android phone I had was a G1 in 2008. Didn't like it and switched to iphone. How has Android changed since then?

imessage has end to end encryption, if I switch to Android do I have to worry about le fbi?

Nightly reminder to never buy anything from DOOGEE
>Who?
That's right

>>56348716
Nexus 5X 32GB is 240 new today on ebay. Much more powerful device, already has android 7.0.

>>56348538
You can exchange with geekbuying if below 7 days since you received it if you find it's not compatible. I know this isn't what you want to hear but

>>56348867
Power isn't much of a concern to me. I don't play any games aside from maybe the occasional GBA/GB ROM.

I'm not even too keen on getting such a big phone but I want something that's a fairly good buy because my Z3 Compact's screen shattered.

Besides IOS, what's really wrong with iphone6/6s?

>>56348462
>Axon 7
>HTC 10

>>56349015
see >>56343983

>>56349015
There's nothing wrong with iOS really. It's not bad, just different. Well, technically Android is different since iOS is what most people consider standard.

>>56348936
Well I just got it today so I will probably have to do that. I'm on the phone with family mobile right now

>>56349045
see >>56343983

>>56349042
How sincere is that image you're referring to?

>>56348290
bump

>>56349068
Mostly true. Half the reasons there is why I sold my iPhone 6 and got a Note 4.

>>56348462
I'm not gonna call iPhones shit for audio enthusiasts, but Android certainly isn't either. Aside from some phones already mentioned in another reply, recent Xperia phones have superb dacs. Shame about Sony's pricing, marketing, and product availability/support though. They really could be king if they fixed those three things.

>>56343969
which phone?
looks comfy

>>56349056
Well, just got off the phone. The technician could not figure it out no matter what he did. So they are sending the info to a higher up technician. And they will get back in72 hours. Lol. Let's see if geek buying can process the return faster

>>56349090
How is it holding up? I heard negative things about lollipop and marshmallow on the note 4

>>56349141
>>56349024
Don't forget the G5 with the hi-fi audio mod.

>>56349258
It's great, I recently upgraded to marshmallow and I have yet to run into problems. Stock launcher fucking blows though but you can replace that with Nova or something, I personally installed Nova. Haven't run into freezes or any problems yet.

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>>56343450
It's this year's version of last year's LG V10.

>>56349345
Issues must have been overblown then

>>56349352
>They're going to get rid of the back buttons
Triggered so hard.

>>56348734
anyone?

>>56349141
Sony Xperia's consistently have poor, quiet audio quality compared to phones with the same SoC and DAC. Please stop talking out of your ass.

>>56349505
But that's not true. 2015 Xperia's have market leading audio quality designed with audiophiles in mind, they use the same dac as their $1500 audio only android device

>>56349577
Then why are they behind everyone else in terms of stereo crosstalk, volume, distortion, and frequency response. Look at GSMarena's audio tests, they're not good, same with PhoneArena's headphone out volume test. They're less than half as loud as most Android devices. I'm talking the Z5, Z5c, Z3, X, etc. Almost all the flagship Galaxys, LGs, and HTC phones that compete with them have much better audio. I will literally make an autistic jpg with all of the readings to prove my point if you really want.

>>56342793
Huawei p9/HTC 10 lifestyle/Samsung A7

Help me choose anons, I want to get off my apple memephone.

>>56349624
>I will literally make an autistic jpg with all of the readings to prove my point if you really want.
I'd like to see this honestly.

>>56349704
Making it now.

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>>56349783
>>56349624
>more anit-sony ammo
ty

Just bought a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro. Are there any programs I should disable or remove? Is it worth flashing Cyanogen to it?

So. I just am resolved to return the redmi note 3 pro i got. What should I get instead that definitely will work in america same price point similar features?

>>56349813
I'm not even a fanboy of anything, I've flip flopped between Samsung, HTC, and LG for the past 6 years, my recent experience with a Z5c was fucking terrible. I really just hate when people talk out of their ass without doing research.

>>56349834
Could it be just a compact thing?

And anyway I'd like to see the autistic jpg, I need to be convinced not to buy a sony again despite loving how they look and feel

>>56349834
Well whatever your story is, if you're spreading truth then you're really needed itt. Waiting for your exposure of Sony

>>56344047
Pretty much every phone with Lollipop is receiving at least quarterly security updates, though if you want to have monthly or even faster security updates then Nexus are literally the only way to go if you don't want custom ROM's
There's also quite some hardened ROM's for the Nexus line maintained by competent companies
Apple is pretty slow to patch bugs and CVE's, they eventually get them but usually after 6+ months
OnePlus is competent with updates, but they sometimes suffer from weird delays, though if you're willing to get a custom ROM then you will get better security than the Nexus phones

>>56348626
I'm definitely an Android shill, primarily using Android phones running CM, with an iPad on the side, but I was always under the impression iPhones had better battery life?

>>56349920
They did until 6s

>>56348765
I agree they are terrible phones, but I would like to hear your reasons as to why you hate them so much?

>>56345392
MATE7 & Note5
10gb & unlimited
$40aud & free

>>56349822
Definitely go for CyanogenMod, I prefer the Ressurection Remix fork of it personally.

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But I just bought an Xperia. Is the audio really bad? Well, it was cheap at least.

>>56346561
5X all around, the only thing the G4 does better is expandable storage and maybe a bit more ootb battery life
>>56349667
Huawei P9 by far
HTC 10 Lifestyle isn't a real HTC, all the phones with [flagship name]+[random branding] always have shit specs and no support
Samsung A7 might be nice if you can stand Touchjizz, but Samsung might not update it to Android 7, if they do update it it will take at least a year for the update to arrive, and it will never get a update to the next Android version, happened to me with the 2014 A3

>>56349959
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader without all that Mi account rubbish?

>>56348335
>>>implying

>>56348339
Again, I'd rather have to replace a ten dollar screen because of damage, faggot.

Enjoy having a shitty screen because you accidentally something abrasive in your pocket.

>>56349941
Mainly their terrible customer support, which is non existent, and their empty promises such as ''we will update our newly released phones to android 6.0 on July'' which they fucking didn't and lastly how they put all their attention into a single product.

Horrible company, they may make acceptable mid range phones but there's little to no ROM support for their phones since they use mediatek soc's

English is my second language so I apologize if I make any mistake

Don't buy anything from them

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Do you like It, /spg/?

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>>56349577
>>56349704
>>56349813
Forgive me for being too retarded to use Office Suite software.

>>56350163
Anyways Sony phones seem to have poor volume, poor dynamic range, and distortion. You saying "Xperia phones have superb dacs" and that they "have market leading audio quality designed with audiophiles in mind" Is completely wrong. They most certainly don't use DACs from their $1500 audio devices since they cant even beat the generic Qualcomm DAC on a fucking LG G3.

Best micro USB cable?

Not the cheapest. The best. My last charging cable (lightning) broke on me.

I'd take charger recommendations too.

>>56350163
so iPhone is the best for audiophiles. lol

>>56350163
Also I just want to say the GSMArena test for the V10 was done with the ESS Sabre DAC "Hi-Fi Audio" switched off so it would've most likely scored much better than that, same with PhoneArena's volume test, the test didn't kick the amp into high-gain mode which would've resulted in a higher volume reading.

>>56350215
For the most part... The LG V10 and HTC One M8 I've owned were on par or better than iPhones for audio quality though.

>>56350225
Well aside from the V10 and various HTCs. The V20 will likely crush everything though.

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>>56350256
Hopefully... My V10 is a wonderful music player and a great camera but the battery life is horrible.

>>56350278
No hope involved assuming LG isn't just memeing it up. All facts

http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-v20-worlds-first-quad-dac-709306/

ridiculously good photo btw

Moto G4
G4 plus
Is the extra $50 worth it, or should I just get the G4?

>>56350215
As if audiophiles ever listen on their cellphones

>>56350256
...until it starts bootlooping out of warranty

>>56350557
reported

Redmeme or Nexus 5X 32GB? Leaning nexus for LTE guaranteed since I live in burgerland.

>>56345126
Excessive disposable income.

>>56342882
not sure wtf ur asking. but i do like the split screen feature a lot. very useful on my 6P

>>56350010
Yup, just google "unofficially unlock Redmi Note 3" and there should be a ton of guides. The Mi account stuff didn't work for me so I unofficially unlocked it.

>>56342895
u haven't gotten it yet? i had the beta program and it automatically gave me android 7 update. plus i got developer option, not sure if that makes a difference

>>56350741
I'd go for the nexus desu if you can spare the bucks.

>>56345126
Mine's actually useful.

I've got a oneplus 3 coming in the mail, did I fuck up?

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Looking for advice on a smaller, compact phone that is compatible with MetroPCS in the USA. I'm talking 5"-ish screen here. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy J7 and it's too big for my pockets and tiny child hands.

>>56350832
Aside from the lack of expandable storage and a mediocre screen, you did fine.

>>56342793
For any of you with matte screen protectors, which is the best brand, whate are some of the downsides vs a clear screen protector, and does it interfere with VR?

> VR
I know, I know.

>>56350950
I dunno a good brand, but from comparing them irl, it makes the screen look blurrier, like the iPhone frosted glass is permanently pulled over the screen.

>>56350960
Well which brands have you seen IRL?

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Can someone help me. I want to get a lumia phone. What's the best one for under $50 unlocked. Nothing really matters to me except for it to be unlocked.

>>56349999
how do you think the P9 compares to other chinese flagshipts

>>56350949

>Mediocre screen

Why are people still banging on about this? The screen on the OP3 is absolutely fine. Using a 4k or QHD screen on a phone is just a meme to cost more.

>>56344047
>Midrange
>OP3

The only thing that is midrange is the price desu. The specs are up there with all the flagships, and even better in some cases. The phone feels premium to use and to hold. The only issues with OnePlus is that there phones are prone to manufacturing fault and abysmal customer service. Also, lack of battery access and expandable memory was a hell of a compromise for me.

Best android with SD820, at least 3GB of RAM, and SD slot? No touchjizz

Leaning towards HTC10

>>56351296
Oh, and screen at 5.2 inches or below, so no OP3

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Hey /g/,

Note 4 is dying. What should I upgrade too? 600$ budget

>>56351396

Is pic related?

>>56346181
This phone looks fucking amazing, where can I buy it ?

>>56351396
If that's your Note 4 "Dying" then just factory reset it you tard.

What does /g/ think of the ZUK Z2?

Is Amazon underground really Spyware?

That is, more so than Google?

>>56351441
good hardware, insane price and no rom support for now (which sucks)

>>56351023
If you can find a 640, that's the best option.
Otherwise id say a 635 maybe?

Blu Pure XR any good?

>>56351427
>>56351422
Not related. Camera is broken and internal memory is throwing errors.

Why can't we make a rom for the lumia 950? It's a shame that the bootloader code isn't public, this phone is great specwise but shitty OSwise.

>>56348290
>santhosh, bokrom or desai for 7.0 Nexus 5?
What the fuck are you even saying, Pajeet?

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Is the Xperia E5 any good?

What's the best smartphone with kitkat as default rom?

>>56351935
Nexus 4

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>>56351991
Is it still worth picking up for casual use (internet browsing, telegram, sms) in [current year]?

should i get stock kitkat rom or continue to use android 6 custom rom? phone isnt so fast, and i just fucking hate optimizations at start up

>>56342895
got it on mine last week comrade

>>56352014
Pick up the Nexus 5x or 6 if you want to do casual use without your phone overheating.

>>56351594
exactly

I'll just stay at 6.0 I guess

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Found this on my country's ebay, the buttons seem to be non-korean-oriented, which is interesting. Should I pick it up and do a mini review once it's here? Or is it a waste of dosh?

What's a good smartphone for around 300€ /spg/?

what could you add to make the edge screen on S7E useful?

>>56351646
Hell no. Anything midrange or flagship from Sony is pure shit right now. All shit except for the Z series.

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>>56350944
Nothing to accommodate your need. Perhaps try z3 compact. I recommend mi5 but no band for you.

>>56351646
you're better off buying a previous generation Z series

>>56350741
Mate just wait for new not ' nexus'. Or op3.

>>56350161
I like it.

>>56350944
samsung galaxy a3
z3 compact
z5 compact
new z x compact (presented tomorrow apparently)
s3 mini
s4 mini
redmi 3
redmi 3s
mi 5
s4

no idea if they work on your carrier tho.

So I just found out that Solid Explorer is a fucking trial.
Are there any free file managers than have SFTP support?
ES is out of the question.

>>56352529
xiaomi phones don't work on lte in the us, the galaxy phones aren't great.

get either the z3 or z5, the x compact is going to be fucking expensive

>>56352632
galaxyphones have good cm support if you are worried about that.

z5 compact looks nice but has very very mixed reviews due to the 810 housefirememedragon.

Is anyone else hyped for the
Sony Xperia X Compact?

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_x_compact-8292.php

>>56352691
>hyped

let's see if it will be a partial trainwreck like the z5.

I hope for a good version desu senpai

>>56350557
V10 user here. Been using it for nearly a year now and no bootloop. What the fuck do you guys do to your phones?

I see that there's a stable release of CM13 for the Redmi Note 3. Has anyone used it? Is it buggy as shit?

>>56343969
looks good, which one is this?

Should I stick with Sprint or switch to T-mobile? East coast btw

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where can I get a cheap 1520 in Europe ?

>>56352424
My absolute limit is 300, I won't be able to afford the new "not nexus" nor will i be willing to spend that much if I had it and the OP3 is a meme.

The last phone I bought was in 2014 and it was a nearly 2 year old refurbished flagship. It's only just now having an issue that's forcing me to get a new phone other wise I'd still be using it

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>>56348030
>>56349256
Select prefer 3g like in pic related in the meanwhile, it might help.
But yeah International version with B4 should be better.

Should I get a case or folio for my Nexus 5X?

pulling the trigger on an iphone se tomorrow

>>56352664
I have a z5 and it doesn't get too toasty.

>>56353329
Not? I see mixed reviews on amazon for the z5 compact which I might get if the new nexus phones turn out to be utter shit.

Did you try the new PA rom out of curiousity?

>>56353349
no

>>56353349
>I see mixed reviews on amazon for the z5 compact
Contemplating either the Z5 Compact or the new X Compact as well. What worries me most are reports of shattering glass on the Z5C.

>>56348152
>>56349253
>>56352810

Xiaomi Mi 5

>>56352553
Just sideload or better, go buy it you buffoon.

Is the Galaxy S7 really the best phone now? I want to purchase the best phone on the market currently. Is it possible to install Nethunter on it?

Also, is the Edge just a gimmick?

>>56353362
There are very few, far fewer than on the z3 compact (at least when I look at amazon reviews which tend to bitch hard when something goes wrong)

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300$/250€ phone with sd card slot and replaceable battery. Witch one do I buy????

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>>56353482
Lumia 950

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Hi, thinking of buying a wileyfox swift, but i haven't found any of you talking about it here. Is it a good idea, or should i go for something more well-known, like the moto G4? I'm looking for something low-budget, so it doesnt have to be perfect. I'm happy as long as it's decent to use in everyday life.

>>56353521
>literally who meme phone

didn't you learn with Jolla ?

Bump limit
New thread:

>>56353534

>>56353534

>>56353534

>>56353521
The Wileyfox Swift's battery is replaceable but you can't buy the battery anywhere, LOL.

>>56350990
I dunno as it was my friends phone, and my friend forgot the brand he used on his S6, sorry. I'd personally go for a non matte protector, that's all I can say.

>>56351225
It's not the resolution that's the problem. It's the display itself, arguably worse than the OnePlus One.

>>56352234
I'd say get it depending on the price if you really want it. I don't think /g/ can give much advice on flip phones.

>>56352756
It's been stable for a while now, and no there are no major bugs. However, if you have a variant of the RN3 with the goodix Fingerprint sensor, that won't work. Otherwise its a great ROM, better than MIUI imo.

>>56353272
Case

>>56353437
It depends on your definition of "best". I think the HTC 10 is better, save for lack of waterproofing. From what I've heard, the S7 tends to have memory management issues.

>>56343362
Why do Iphones look like shit?

>>56352706
Is this phone good or is the second screen a meme

>>56352816
Both are fine on east coast, t-mo I've found to be a little better

>>56352025
I thought the 5x had heat issues?

>>56348716
Not a bad phone if you're not a gamer. Games rev up the 616 chip and make it pretty warm. Flash CM on it and it's a quaint little affordable chinkphone with full 4g.

Not as good as RN3P for the price but what can you do.

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>>56347113
rn3p is cool too

battery life is glorious desu

pic related was at home on wifi (first day I had it, saturday, but I did run benchmarks, camera, video, games, so I wasn't really trying to save battery.