/spg/ - Smartphone General - Pixlel Reviews Edition

>>57133742
Google Pixel review: A very good phone by Google
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/10/18/google-pixel-review-a-very-good-phone-by-google/

Google Pixel phone review by The Verge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJOgF15LLZk

Wired - Google Pixel is the best phone on the planet, period
https://www.wired.com/2016/10/review-google-pixel/

Mossberg: Google’s first phone is first rate
http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/18/13310942/walt-mossberg-pixel-phone-by-google

Google Pixel review: Bland, pricey, but still the best Android phone
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/10/google-pixel-review-bland-pricey-but-still-best-android-phone/

Google Pixel review: Home run
http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/18/13304090/google-pixel-phone-review-pixel-xl

Google Pixel review: Assistant, camera add up to a winner
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2016/10/18/google-pixel-review-assistant-camera-add-up-winner/92340136/

Google Pixel review: The high-end Android you’ve been waiting for
http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/18/pixel-review-canada/

Google Pixel + Pixel XL review
http://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-review

Google Pixel Review: Android’s new flag bearer isn’t perfect, but it’s one of the best phones ever
https://9to5google.com/2016/10/18/google-pixel-review-androids-new-flag-bearer-isnt-perfect-but-still-one-of-the-best-phones-ever/

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>>57133742
Am I the only one getting confused by the Qualcomm line-up?

I mean, how do we know at this point which is better: the 650 or the 626?

>>57133793
Vid reviews:
Engadget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFM4BpdQxPk

Ars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoxT4hEKcA8

TechnoBuffalo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKClp0RRM_U

MobileSyrup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SPuSJrBv4M

9to5Google
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv2jqsNLQuw

Mine comes in the 23rd, super pumped. Just look at the stabilization is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na6FlQSL-z0

Of course I type that whole thi NC out as the thread hits the limit.

OK I'm looking for a new phone and I've got a bit of a weird situation.

First off, I'm in the USA and I have one line with my dad's business on sprint because of the unlimited data and another line on our family's Verizon account. I stopped using my galaxy s4 on the Verizon account because the charger port broke. But I hate sprints service and the keyboard on this HTC One is so bad I feel like throwing my phone half the time. (If there are any typos in this post that's why)

So I have a few options, get a new Verizon phone and keep the HTC as a data hog at my work (the reason I need unlimited data is that I don't want to use the work Wi-Fi to browse 4Chan or listen to podcasts in case they are tracking me) and get a nice phone on Verizon.

Or I could drop both phones and get my own plan with unlimited data on T-Mobile.

Or, if you guys can convince me that a newer phone will get better signal on sprints network maybe I get a new phone for sprint.

I have no budget restraints, and I don't care about a camera. Phone needs a top tier keyboard (I'm serious,this one is lagging behind me by a full two words while I'm typing this.)

I've honestly though about going iPhone this time around because so many of y friends have one. Can iPhone play webms now? That's important to me.

So, suggestions?

>pixel is so underwhelming that they have to praise how Google finally merged hardware and software together to create some magic experience
>it's literally the same handful of authors since the nexus 4 doing git commits

Fucking lol

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Reposting here:

Just got my axon 7 yesterday and I've noticed when I use clover it always opens using the stock file manager all the time, and to browse and open using other file managers I have to go to the left and select them after it launches the default one.

Can I not change this so it asks me every time or I can set my own file manager to open by default? Here is what the file looks like in the settings, it's grayed out.

does the s7 scratch easily?

Pixel a shit

>>57133893
what the fuck is the iPhone SE

Kek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBgfwwVk9mM

>>57133982
kinda, but it cracks more easy, fell out of my pocket when I was getting out of my car. Only fell about a foot and it cracks the bottom corner.

>>57134012
it's a small iphone

>>57133899
I open webms in vlc to watch them

>>57134012
>people really like iPhone 5 design
>Apple makes iPhone 5 design with iPhone 6s internals
>sells it cheap

>>57133893
http://www.anandtech.com/show/10758/qualcomm-adds-new-snapdragon-socs-include-support-for-8gb-ram
Here's some more to confuse you.

650-series have A72 cores (with addition of A53 cores). Everything below only has multiple A53 (power saving cores. 820 series has kryo (custom QC design, but shitty). If QC didn't gimp the A72 then those would be on par if not better than kryo.

>>57133899
>Can iPhone play webms now?
No.

>I have no budget restraints
Get a pixel XL.

>>57134147
hot af hipster chick
name???

tfw my good old s3 cant keep up with todays updates now. can anyone suggest a phone please ? im in turkey budget $350-$500

>>57134214
HTC 10
OnePlus 3.

>>57134201
>chick
lmao.

What should I flash on my redmeme?
I'm tired of the stock bloat.

>>57133899
Download the Merlin web browser for webms on iPhone

It sucks but it works for 4chan

Now that mi5 got much cheaper is it a logical alternative to ZUK Z2 if I'm into xiaomi shit?

Anyone have an S7? I've recently updated the firmware and I've noticed the battery drains significantly faster. I'd say at least 35% faster than usual.

Is the firmware update fine for you? Android System is what's taking up most of my battery now. Googling didn't help. I have Gear VR disabled. However, I've literally done nothing different that would make the battery drain faster besides doing the firmware update.

>>57134340
sure, it'll get official cm soon too.

>>57134362
>Android System is what's taking up most of my battery now
Deliberate sabotage by Google to make the Pixel look better. just in time for the reviews and comparisons..

Who else is hyped for the V20? I'm stuck with Verizon so I'm getting one on Thurs when it releases online to replace my dying one M8.

There is a very mysterious "one year replacement warranty" on aliexpress. I've never seen it before and the details page doesn't seem too trustworthy. Anyone knows what it is and whether it works as they say it would?

>>57134416
It's so weird. I've literally done nothing different. I know people say that and then find out they installed an application or something, but I have not done ANYTHING to it aside from the firmware update. And on top of that my WiFi breaks now. Going to a site will make it load forever, but turning WiFi off and on fixes it instantly. Never had that issue before. Whole phone is just weird acting come to think of it.

>>57134451
I'm keeping an eye on it. Waiting til at least January for the next manufacturing batch. Probably wait until March to see what Samsung is officially putting in their next phone.

>>57134147
>>57134254
>>57134271
I recognize that bulge

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>>57133796
>implying
It's as good as S7E but takes longer to charge. nothing remarkable.

>>57134485
Factory reset usually solves those issues.

>>57134580
I can't believe iPhone doesn't have fast charging. It's ridiculous. Fast charging changes your life. It's crazy how much charge you can get in a quick five minute session. Standard charging won't make a difference in five minutes and it's so sluggishly slow... Cmon Apple.

Budget: 200-250 euros
Place: Italy
Want: Battery and decent camera, I don't care about size and other specs, I only use the phone for socials, music and internet

>>57134179
Is it really that ugh better than any other Android phone? I guess as long as it doesn't catch fire...

Also, how is service on t mobile? I want to combine sprints unlimited data with Verizon's network coverage and reliability. I live in Charlotte in case that matters.

>>57134792
Moto G4 Plus.

>>57134819
Better than Sprint.

http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage-map.html

Best lagdroid SMS still quikSMS?

>>57133893
whats touchwiz?

I dont like phone cases but want to protect the screen what to get instead

>>57134898
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=whats+touchwiz%3F

LCD is shit

>>57134362
Thanks, I won't update now.

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all I want is a blackberry passport that runs android

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>>57135047
Well, all i want is a 14MotoX with SD820, 4gRAM, Expandable Storage, newest Amoled panel and great battery.

>>57134861
Yeah but how good is service inside of the map? Everywhere I go is technically inside sprints map but I still hit spots where I consistently drop calls.

Now, it works at my desk at work flawlessly and is unlimited, so I can't be too mad. But there's a spot on the way home where I drop a call almost every single time, and a friends house where I can't even make calls at all. All of this within sprints footprint.

So is t mobile actually reliable inside their map? How close to verizon are they?

htc 10 or s7

>>57135190
Literally either one is good. The s7 is cheaper i think

>>57134580
wtf my S7E battery at max gets 4 hours SOT. 5 if i turn practically everything off.

What's the best SmartWatch?

>>57134864
Silence and Google Messenger

Google Pixel seems so boring, I cant see why people are getting hyped over it

>>57133742
Why doesn't Google let you connect to an external display with the Pixel? Because you have to buy a Chromecast? That's retarded considering it doesn't even work without an internet connection (read: botnet).

what to know before buying a micro sd

>>57135233
I have the moto 360 2 which is pretty good but you should probably wait till next year when wear 2.0 launches. If you have an iphone obviously get the apple watch, im jealous that you can actually swim with it like normal watches.

>>57134580
I love the Phandroid shills who get assblasted every time the 8 hour SoT graph gets brought out, kek.

"it's a lie, nobody gets that"

"g-g-go to /lgbt/ buddy! h-heh"

"brb gotta swap and charge my 4000mah battery for another hour of screen time."

>>57134451
>are you me ?
I am a M8 user and i am going to buy the v20

I've owned every Nexus phone except the 5X and 6P, and after seeing the price of the Pixel I decided to take the plunge on a chinkphone. I spent my evening rooting and flashing CM13 on my new Redmi Note 3 Pro, and now it's perfect. Why the fuck would I spend more than $200 on a phone ever again? This thing does everything. I feel like I'm winning the game.

is there some wired controller for android phones

Why are there no developers for the Moto G4 Play on XDA? There were many developers on previous generations.

>>57134451
Trying to decide between v20 or the pixel and it's a difficult choice honestly

Hey I'm thinking about getting a Bluetooth controller.

Any suggestions for one's that will work with most Android emulators? Mostly playing SNES games

>>57135727
pixel. boot loops galore on the v20 plus they do such a horrible job with their custom software, even worse than touchwiz.

>>57135727
V20 my man. Expandable storage, removable battery, secondary display, quad dac, no xboxhueg bezels and a wide angle lens for both cameras

>>57135727
neither. buy <insert chinkphone here>

>>57135704
Shit value, you get a MotoE2 for 100 dollars more

>>57135858
>>57135727
V20 and LG phones in general have awful build quality that dont last more than a year before falling apart. Removable batteries are pointless now with fast charging, the secondary display isnt anything important literally just a tiny bar above the screen.

>>57135944
>1GB RAM
>Snapdragon 200
KYS.

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How useful is the Force Touch? That and the screen size are the only real differences between the SE and 6S and I'm wondering if I should just get the SE.

is there anything worth upgrading to from a G3?

the G5 doesn't seem like much of an upgrade and neither does the V20.

must have MSD and removable battery, sorry the G3 has spoiled me with the glorious battery options.

>>57136441
Useless gimmick that no one actually uses.

>>57136653
^ Why you should never ask /g/ if something is a gimmick. Everything is a fucking gimmick to them unless it was invented <1990, then it's hipster chic.

Do the iphone 4-5 perform well while missing some 4g bands

>>57136665
How about you explain how is Force Touch useful instead of bitching

Thoughts on the Axon 7? I can get one for $100 since I have a bunch of Amazon credit from work.

>>57136812
Amazing if you can get it for 100.

Why is the Wi-Fi modem on the SD820 so bad? The wifi battery drain is terrible.

>>57136812
Not worth the specs. Also, ZTE is a shitty brand.

thoughts on huawei P8?

i need help, i can choose from these two sites

http://www.elko.is/elko/is/vorur/Farsimar.ecl
https://netverslun.is/S%C3%ADmar/Snjalls%C3%ADmar/1_970_-1_16.action

iphone 7, htc 10, or the pixel?

>>57136955
What's wrong with zte? I've been using my axon 7 for a few days now seems decent enough to me .

Biggest complaint is DPI and camera.

>>57136995
HTC 10

>>57136995
If money is no problem I'd go pixel

>>57137110
You can change the dpi using adb without root.

>>57137110
They've been known to hire shills.

>>57136942
Are you the anon with the HTC 10?

>>57137277
I've heard it fucks with things though, like the dialer. Does if not? What can I set it to?

>>57137328
>>57137277
He could also change the DPI per app with xposed App Settings.

>>57137328
400 and higher works, anything lower fucks with things.

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>>57137353
I'm not rooted yet, taking advantage of the warranty and 30 day return period.

>>57137356
What is the native DPI for this 1440p display? What DPI do you recommend I try first?

So if I do it the way you're talking about its just set and I don't need to worry about it? Easy to change back and everything? Works for all apps and system elements?

Just ordered a BlackBerry Bold 9900.

Best phone up to $300
I'm between the g4+ and the oneplus 2, that has a better processor, better gpu and type-C usb. But the g4+ is water resistant and I like to masturbate while in the shower

>>57137405
Just change it back if you need to.

http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-to/change-your-androids-screen-resolution-without-root-access-0160439/

>>57137512
>>57137512
OK I think I'll try that, feels kind of like a cheap dodgey way to go about it but at least there's a way around it. I hope mid 400 is enough and doesn't fuck with anything

>>57135727
Go with the Pixel. Better build quality and stock Android

Whats the best carrier for the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

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Redmi note 3 pro, moto x pure, or iPhone SE?

Suggestions are also welcome.

>>57137896
RN3P

>>57136441
Get the 6S if you're not a manlet. iOS 11 is supposed to use force touch in a more meaningful way.

>>57136701
Don't bother with anything older than the 5s. Complete shit, the 5s preforms pretty good on ios 10 because of the 64 bit cpu.

>>57137896
SE if you like ios, otherwise the RN3P is good for the price. Personally I think the SE is a better value and will continue to get support for at least a few years but it comes down to what you personally like the most.

>>57136957
Just get the p9 or new mate phones or honor 8, dont go that far back unless mega cheap

>>57137896
If you are not going to install CM13 on RN3P, get the SE.

>>57137956
>>57137934
What's the best website for someone in the US to buy one from?

>>57136995
I assume money is not a problem for you. iPhone 7 or Pixlel, depending on which OS you prefer.

>>57135472
Redmeme with CM13 is fucking beast.

How come no one in this thread is recommending the Note 7?

>>57138191
I bought mine from: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Official-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-Prime-Special-Edition-B4-B20-Snapdragon-650/32718553033.html

It hasn't arrived yet but it'll be here in 2 - 3 days and I'll be posting if the seller is trustworthy or not.
Sadly I think they are all gone now.

>>57138191
Honorbuy or geekbuying because they use Paypal instead of Alipay.

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>>57138232
I can recommend you a S7/S7 edge tho

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Guys

Is the Pixel sold from Verizon any different at all from buying it from Google/Amazon/whatever? I don't want it locked down or have Vz apps or anything. Also don't want any difficulties for rooting/modding. Pic unrelated.

business idea: smartphone wristband that works by shining the display on your hand, and then you tap it like a touch screen

>>57133982
I just use a silicon case that covers the back and gives the front a slight lip and I've dropped it multiple times and have yet to scratch it

>>57138342
Humans have flat hands? Weird..

V10, s7 non-edge, or pixel?

>>57138428
V20 if you have the money, otherwise Pixel.

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>>57138428

>>57138305
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/10/psa-if-you-like-updates-dont-buy-the-google-pixel-phone-from-verizon/

Ignore the contents of the url, the article basically says that Verizon changed their mind and updates will be provided directly from Google at the same time as direct-from-Google Pixels.

And there are a few verizon apps, but you can uninstall them easily without root or anything.

It says the Verizon version's bootloader is locked, but I'm not sure the Google Store version is any different. Either way it looks like they are pretty easily unlocked if you look online.

>>57136270
The E2 has the 410 fucking retarded Lenovo shill

>>57138528
Pretty sweet. Also looks like the one from Verizon will have GSM antenna if I ever decide to leave. Thanks.

>>57134650
Because it destroys batteries. My Note 4 had fast charging and I'm already on my 2nd battery since the first could hardly hold a days worth of charge compared to 3 when it was new.

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So the USB-to-MicroUSB cord of my Moto G4 turbo charger stopped working. The adapter itself is fine, but I noticed that the crappy generic cord I borrowed for a while did not provide turbo charging (it took several hours instead).

Will a regular microusb cord from Monoprice work fine, or do I need to get a specific cord?

>>57138428
pixlel, otherwise iphone

>>57137511
G4 isn't water resistant mang

>>57139037
I think I'm using a Blackberry cord with mine and getting turbocharge so any cable could work

Need a new phone, currently running a Moto G2. Features required:
Stereo speakers,
FM radio,
LTE,
CM support

I wouldn't like to spend over $200, heck I'd buy used if that helps.

>>57139193
RN3P

>>57139186
I just did some research on the monoprice cord and apparently it is not as fast as the stock cord (which your blackberry cord would be as well). Does anyone know a durable and cheap cord that supports fast charging?

http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-LG-V34-is-a-compact-waterproof-version-of-the-LG-V20-but-you-cant-have-one_id86703

So has Pixel become the Android Standard?

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What's the closest modern equivalent to an S5 mini? I'm looking to replace mine and want to try something that is not Samsung. This is roughly what I have access to. I live in the third world (Panama):

Moto g
Moto x
Huawei p9
Huawei y3ii
Huawei ascend mate 8
Huawei y635
Huawei g play g735
LG León
LG spirit
LG magna
LG stylus 2
LG g5

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Need a new phone to replace my 1st gen Moto g which is slowly but surely fucking itself to death. I wanna but a Redmi Note 4 but its the Chinese version without Google shit, and I have no idea how to make it normal. Is there a way to do that, and is it hard? Could someone who is moderately good with technology do it?

>>57139661
Just get redmi note 3. There is no.hope for note 4

>>57137303
>implying other chink companies don't hire shills

>>57139703
I live in Australia, where should I get one from?

>>57139661
redmi note 3 is better since it comes with qc soc. At least that note version has official cm support.

>>57135727
>>57136995
>>57135190
>>57137896
>>57138428

HTC10

For chink phone owners: Are there different models for different regions? If so, how do I not get fucked? I'm looking at OP3 and Axon 7. Also, what telecom do you have?

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ok, how bad would it be to fall for this? I'm planning on getting one just to fuck around.

>>57134898
The cancer that is killing every Samsung phone early from the inside

Ausfag, where do I buy a RN3P from?I'm a poorfag and it seems pretty good bang for buck. Not sure if I trust geekbuying and honorbuy and those other suspicious sites though. Also how hard is it to get it to stock Android 6.0 on it due to base chink software?

>>57139975
buy from a highly rated aliexpress seller for the aliexpress protection, like these guys

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/RedMeme/32596046648.html

>>57133793
>Bland, isn't perfect
>The best OR one of the best phones ever
Huh?

>>57139992
>https://www.aliexpress.com/item/RedMeme/32596046648.html

also, as with every smartphone you import, please check to make sure the bands work
some phones still dont' even ship with quad band GSM

>>57139975
you will have to apply for bootloader unlocking and then you can flash official cm 13. But I think there is a way to bypass that unlock process. Ask in /csg/, I'm sure those guys know more about that.

Why are people saying the Pixel has stock android? It comes with a shitty pixel launcher now, you can't even remove the pill and calendar at the top for fucks sake.

>>57139992
>>57140013
Thanks guys, will buy from this guy. Should I buy a case with it as well, how durable is the phone? Reviews don't really specify this

>>57139913
You'd have to be a complete fucking idiot

>>57140063
that bad? I don't give a shit about games or facebook/instagram I would use it for emails, browsing, ssh, maybe some light doc editing.
That's what I do with my current phone anyways.

I need to back up an application on android without root and keep all it's data (passwords, shit I've entered). Is that possible? I tried a few apps but they just save an apk I could get off of the playstore.
This is for the sake of an banking app, if I make a fresh install I may have to go and have them 'authorize my device' again.
Can the app tell if my phone is rooted and refuse to work?
I have an old phone I could have authorized instead of my (to be) rooted one, but I rather not. Are the security dangers not worth taking?
.t total android/mobile noob

>>57140096
You can probably find a 5X for around the same price honestly, you'll get a much better experience then bankruptberry

>>57139975
It is leddit but worth a read: https://www.reddit.com/r/xiaomi/comments/5611tg

>>57140116
ิีbut for that price redchink 3 with cm13 is better

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>All the accessories of the Redmi Note 3/Redmi Note 3 Pro sold in our website are not compatible with the international version.

how is that possible?

>>57140448
Isn't the international version like 2mm longer than the standard version? That's why the case wouldn't fit. Don't know about other accessories though.

>>57140467
thanks! any idea why they added 2 extra mm?

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Just got a Galaxy Note 3. This is my first android device.

How is the default install, it seems pretty bloated, is there an easy way of clearing it? Should I just grab something like cyanogenmod?

>>57134171
>custom QC design, but shitty
>shitty
[citation needed]

also a73 is the new hotness

>>57140007
"bland" is not objective argument. Every modern smartphone can be called "bland", since every phone is same kind of slab of glass.

We stopped raising display size, camera megapixels, cores, cpu clocks, and now everyone have impression that smartphone evolution had stagnated. And it's actually the opposite, we finally focus on quality instead of retarded numbers - for example, proper 8mpx camera with proper optics and lots of engineering love is infinitely better than forced 999mpx piece of shit unable to hold noise in check even on iso 50.

Anyone with Blackberry Classic?

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RN3P question: is there a difference in the CM roms between the 2gb or 3gb ram versions, or will the default rom work for both?

Axon 7 or the Samsung S7 for $50 more? Have an S5 and it's made me hate Samsung after loving the S2, so I'm hesitant about the S7 despite it being praised.

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>>57141194
I'm currently using the axon 7 and that's a tough call mate. I would look into some of the problems some have with wifi and cell reception, mine isn't noticeably bad but I can't compare much since I have only one sim.

The s7 camera will blow this phone away though so if you like cameras at all I'd say get the s7.

Where can you get it for 450 dollars though?

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looking to get an android phone to toy around with developing mobile games

Is there a current standard for 'decent' in the smartphone world?

>>57141350
Prolly s7 desu

>>57141350
Nexus 5X or 6P are stock so you'd probably be interested in those if you're developing apps

>>57141058
yes, but you might need a little tweak because the components such as fp and cameras come in many variation

>>57141366
any reason you can't put stock on another, cheaper phone?

Is the only option for OP3 for $400 from the developer website?

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shall i fall for the redmeme note 3 or nah?

>>57141745
Fall for it, and get a memeshark while you're at it, fellow white person.

>>57140504
You lose a couple of gimmicky things with CM, but I have run it on my note3 for ages now 9and prefer it over stock, it's less bloated and snappier, and I didn't use any of the gimmick stuff anyway

>>57140493
I think to make space for the additional bands needed.

>>57141921
what does it have besides the brightness gimmick

What do you guys think about the ZTE Axon 7 mini? It looks like a good phone for 300 € (probably 250 € in less than one month).
I was thinking about the nexus 5x as a budget phone, but the recent bootloop issues are scary

>>57142047
RN3P

>>57142124
I'm going to USA for work the next month, so i'm afraid about the missing of some LTE bands

>>57142190
Get the special edition then. It's easy to flash kenzo roms on kate so it makes no difference.

>>57142252
Thanks anon, you're great!

>>57142262
No problem. If you get this phone you won't regret it, it's a fucking beast.

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>Stacy comes over, "hey anon is that the new IPhone?"
> NO its the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
>"Oh ok"

>>57142357
stacy is a basic bitch and needs to get her 7/10 ass out of my house anyway

>>57142357
My girlfriend laughs at me for using a chinkphone and still sucks my dick like it's her last meal.

>>57142357
exchange that roastie for a robotgf

Budget: Php 10000-12000 ($200-250)
Location: Philippines
Preferences: Good camera, LTE

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>>57133899
>I hate the keyboard
>keyboard
You're fucking retarded you piece of shit. I suggest SwiftKey.

>>57142474
SwiftKey is a boss ting

>>57140525
As much as I hate Huawei, their Kirin with standard A72 smokes anything QC has. Good luck getting A73 on anything in the next year. Look at how long it took to get A72 in anything. The 4K Fire TV was the first device with A72 cores.

>>57142474
why would you disable google keyboard its literally the best one.

>>57142504
Because it's not the best one. SwiftKey has long press on letters for symbols. (e.g. & is a long press "d") the number row can be toggled. Swipe input is better. Word prediction is better.

>>57133742
https://youtu.be/rmE_5CQMMIM?t=4m29s

>>57133742
>Xiaomi Mi Note 2
>no front facing camera
>same specs of the Mi5s Plus
What's the point?

>>57135853
>>boot loops galore on the v20

Is every single HTC model having major bootloop issues or is this some slandering meme that in reality affects about as many phones as Note 7 explosions?

>>57142657

isnt it 4k display?

>>57142716
>LG Galaxy Note 7 explodes
>HTC G4, V10, and G5 bootloop
Guess the only thing to buy is Samsung

>>57142716
pixel isnt an htc phone. It was designed by google. HTC is only manufacturing it, soft of like how foxconn makes the iPhone. So any issues HTC is having with their phones (which I havent even heard of until now) is irrelevant.

>>57142816
What?

>>57142915
I didn't imply it was the same with pixel. I just read in several of these threads that as soon as HTC is on the table someone goes out to say "bootloop!".

>>57142959
Only time I heard bootloop was LG. Never had an HTC phone so I dont really know. I did have an LG G3 which I bricked updatingCM12 to CM13

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Does the op3 use a li on battery?

Is it better to charge it when it gets to 10%-15% (as I usually do) or charge it whenever I have time, keeping it above 50% (as some others do)?

>>57142519
This, swipe on SwiftKey is amazing and it's dual language which is impossibly useful for me.
Also, a small but super important thing: it vibrates on each word deleted. Just for this I wouldn't take any other.

>>57142424
yes

>>57137896
Redmi note 4

>>57142519
>>57143351
SwiftKey is more of a botnet than even Google, and I would rather be in the Google botnet than the SwiftKey botnet.

>>57143480
I tried to use SwiftKey once. I didn't get why they kept telling me to make an account so they could compile trendy little graphs or whatever about everything I ever typed.

>>57139703
Whats wrong with the note 4?

>>57142474
Swype and whatever AOSP keyboard I'm using now is the best

What is the best lagdroid music player as of now?

>>57133742
Xiaomi phones with US bands when?

>>57143651
I use Phonograph, but mainly because I like to generate a playlist of my entire library on shuffle. Amazingly like 99% of other players don't have that feature.

What's the best phone of the current year and why is it the oneplus 3?

>>57140544
My dad has one. Absolutely amazing as a phone and a productivity device, BB10 is as smooth or smoother than iOS, and the build quality is great. But be prepared to get left out in the cold for anything app-related.

If it ran lagdroid, you would lose the beauty that is BB10 but on the balance of the whole it would be fucking unstoppable.

>>57143723
That's not the ZTE axon

>>57143923
Pretty good phone actually not bad. Wish it had more RAM and a better processor though.

>>57142424
Moto G4+

>tfw fell for the RN3P meme
I fucking knew I never should have trusted chinks.

Can't unlock bootloader, can't flash developer roms, can't do anything with it.

FUCK YOU CHINKS GET NUKED AND DIE

>>57144132
?? Are you clinically retarded? Which model do you have? I easily unlocked mine with the official unlock and I'm running CM 13 on it without any issues.

>>57144151
Miunlock gives me "couldn't verify device" at 50%
Updater app gives me "couldn't verify update package"
Miflash gives me numerous errors from "can not read com port" to being stuck on "sending hello packet" or something like that.

Chinkphones never fucking again.

>>57144246
try flashing the china dev build using the mi flash tool and verify your number in the mi account app once it's flashed, then unlock the bootloader normally. Look around google on how o do it, I remember I had the same exact issue.

>>57144278
Yeah, I'd love to do that, but I can't. Literally everything gives me errors.

>>57141745
where do you buy clothes like this? for science of course

>>57144708
idk man id love some shorts like hers
i already have some really tiny shorts but not that tiny
pretty jelly

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from what I understand my phone (samsung galaxy on5) can be rooted from this xda thread

http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-samsung-galaxy-on5-t3435457

but can you put stock android or a different rom on it? I'm still new to this android shit

>>57144823
Root doesn't matter. You need to unlock the bootloader to flash ROMs.

>>57144528
Had you tried to flash fastboot rom from edl mode?

>>57144864

and you can't do that with my phone right

fuck

>>57144884
Yes, I'm getting either "can not read com port", "error:write timed out" or something with the hello packets. Depends on which miflash version I use.

I really searched everywhere and there's no solution. I guess the only thing I can do now is wait until I'm able to magically unlock the BL on global stable ROM like some people on MIUI forums could.

>>57144978
Just Google it man, there are tons of tutorials for that phone - literally the first result is how to unlock bootloader. Did you even bother searching through XDA?

Advantage of 6p over OP3? I'm leaning over 6p but would like to hear other opinions.

I loved the Note 7 design but I don't want my fave to explode.

Any other recommendations? Id like something solid that'll last me a while with a rather large display. I've learned to appreciate large displays. I've heard really good things about the pixel but 5.5 is the smallest I'll go. Currently on a G3

Somebody please tell me how to get an OP3 faster than the official way.

It would take atleast fucking 4, FOUR, weeks to get it delivered.

But the custom roms are so numerous, the community so big. There is no alternative for this price.
And there won't be another phone until OP4.
I will deal with the pentile matrix screen.

>>57145268
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Bux7YrzxY

>>57145006
>>57144132
You can flash TWRP and CM13 without unlocking the bootloader:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/5611tg/psa_you_can_flash_twrp_and_subsequently_cm13/?st=itxjrpp2&sh=1122c662

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/advanced/recovery

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/advanced/flashunofficial

If you can't get it right post a new thread on r/xiaomi, they'll figure it out.

I'm looking for a phone that's around 4.7-5 inches, has good battery life and preferably good custom ROM support that I can put my SIM card in and use as a fitness tracker and not have to use my bigass Oneplus 3. Is the third gen Moto E worth getting? Or should I just go for a Xiaomeme?

Gonna get my RN3P International either today or tomorrow.
Already have permission to unlock.
Will the fact that it being International affect anything?

>>57145704
Is the Redmi 3 Pro worth getting? Can't seem to find the 3s on Aliexpress

Holy fuck whats with all the RN3P shilling here. Its literally just a chinkphone

>>57145868
Price for performance, works in a lot of countries, simple as that

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This is for that tard who was posting about how they'll never return their Note 7 the other day.

>>57145834
>>57145704
Moto g4 play.

Redmi 4 coming in Jan.

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why is iOS so fucking disgusting? it makes me feel physically sick

>>57145878
>1080p 5.5in screen
>Snapdragon 650
eww

I got to give it to you yeah its cheap but no chinkphone will last. Im sorry but its true. But if I could only spend that much I would buy a moto x pure which is only like slightly more expensive. Just cause that camera looks good on paper doesnt mean it lives up to that in real world performance.

Is the HTC One M8 a good phone for the $150-$200 price range? Upgrading from a Moto G2. Is the M8 easy to flash?

>>57145995
>Currently have shitty mexican phone made in China.
>Has lasted me for almost 3 years with just one malfunction of me dropping it and I had to reset everything. Still works flawlessly.
Yeah ok.

Honor 8 CM when?

>>57145995
650 is better than the 617 and 625 meme phones companies are listing

Nothing wrong with the specs desu senpai

Reposting from the last thread:

LG G5 vs used Samsung S7?

Anon said neither, I said both phones are the only flagships I want available with a warranty here (Philippines).

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>deep discharging a phone

What exactly does it do to my $500 device

>>57146154
S7

>>57145995
> moto x pure
>sd808 overheating POS
>shit battery
KYS.

>>57135221
>tfw my RN3P gets about 6.5 hours of SOT with adaptive brightness and constant Snapchat and FB Messenger use.

>>57146221
what are you brightness bluetooth gps etc settings at tho.

>>57146270
bluetooth off
location on - high accuracy with google now location botnet enabled
brightness is on adaptive, usually at about 40%, but I crank it up when outside.

>>57146316
Wifi is always on.
Mobile Data is always on (forced through Dev Options).

>>57146316
Hmm the pixel seems to be getting the same SOT with everything enabled/max, not to mention a 1440p screen vs 1080p. If the RN3P has a much bigger battery I wonder whats going on, maybe just better optimization on the pixel

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list some useful apps

>>57133742
what's a good water-resistant phone that will work with Verizon in north america? looking for $100-$250.

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>>57146353
>implying
go back to r/android pixlel shill.

>smartphones

lmao say hi to the NSA for me

What xposed modules do you guys have installed? Currently I'm using greenify, G4 tweaksbox, youtube adaway and youtube background play

>>57146410
Tinder

>>57146488
im not buying that chart how would the pixel have longer charging time then the 6p and how does the iphone 7 plus have a longer battery life the the pixel when the verge and many others said the battery life was phenomenal and better than the iphones battery. Hell MKBHD got 6hrs SOT with everything turned up and enabled. Not to mention the pixel has barely been out so how can you get such an in depth chart.

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Am tempted to purchase the S7 Edge, or is it wiser to wait till next March until Samsung release something about their next device in the S series and buy it as soon as it comes out next year?

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>LePro 3 announced for US release
>$299 after instant rebate for an SD 821

i was recommended lg g4. overall good phone imo, good sd card support and good enough everything else, except for battery.

is it even possible to get battery, perhaps at the cost of a few other things, without bulging the prices up too high?

location is turkey.

>>57146676
>le reddit phone

it sounds so silly to be honest..

>>57146537
he said useful.

>>57146551
wait til march, buy this on a discount.
I wouldn't even go near either if you are planning to keep it for more than a year. They seem to be making disposable overpriced shit that doesn't have a fucking redeeming quality.

Is the g4 plus a good budget phone? Inb4 buy a chinkme note 3

>>57146772
RN3P

>>57146772
RN3P

>>57146790
>>57146823
you will regret this choice

>>57146886
t. edge anonymous

>>57146165
Kills its battery, dear PJ.

I've had a k3 note for about a year and recently I noticed from time to time it'll be unresponsive in certain areas of the touchscreen and the haptic feedback for the scree has diminished significantly. Does anyone know anything I can do to keep this thing from dying on me?

>>57146727
What would you recommend then? The Oneplus 3 maybe?

>>57146707
Name doesn't bother me with specs like that for that price

About time we have pricing like this in the US instead of just China

>>57145366
There are alternatives for the price but if all you care about is dev support op3 is the best.

I got the axon 7 since it has 30 day return and better hardware.

How impractical are the 5.5+ size screens?

>>57147000
One Plus 3 looks like it has overkill specs and the price isn't bad. I honestly don't know about battery life, which is really important for me above any other gimmick.

Redmi 3 looks like a nice cheaper phone. If you are waiting maybe wait a little longer to check when the 4 is coming out.

I've had my phone for a year and a half and I'm always browsing around and checking what I could buy with pretty much flagship specs but cheaper because some asshole company just released the same exact phone but with a different number on the model.

>>57147145
Not. I wear size small gloves and my last two phones have been 5.5 inches.

>fucking glossy plastic on the x compact
WHY

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What's with the talk of this redmi more 3 pro special edition? Does this thing work with us carriers like AT&T?

>>57147243
It better fucking work with Virgin.

>>57147230
It's not shatter if you look at it wrong glass at least

>>57147281
but why glossy. Fuck glossy stuff. This shit gets scratches fucking easily.

>>57147145
They are quite viable, depending on the size of your hands. I have a moto x pure (5.7") and the screen size is ONLY an issue if I'm trying to use it one handed.

There are some usability tweaks that make it easier to use with one hand like the one handed mode on the keyboard, but in general you need 2 hands to operate it.

>>57147165
For me I'm willing to spend quite a bit for a phone that has the features I want. One thing I kinda do want/need is for it to have wireless charging. I know you can argue it's a gimmick but I've always made use of it. Hence why I thought the edge would be a pretty safe pick for my next phone.

>>57146154
S7

>>57146955
>>57146955
Lesson : don't put your battery to 0% or closer to 5%?

>>57147378
with quick charging, wireless charging is pretty much irrelevant now

>>57147428
No, it's the other thing. Controller shuts it off long before deep discharge. Don't freeze it after it hits 0%.

>>57147378
I understand man, wireless charging is really comfy and as someone who had Z3 compact and never plugged it, because of the magnetic dock I see where are you coming from. Still even if you can pay a grand for a phone doesn't mean that you should or the phone is actually worth it. Pixel, iPhones, Samsung are selling overpriced phones at the moment.
On the S7 Edge I would still not buy it because I hate touchwizz, Samsung bailing as soon as they release a new phone and just don't like huge phones.

>>57146421
bump. looking for my gf. she's about to get shilled into a pixel

>>57133742

>Recommended Chinkphones $80-$300 as of March 2016
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Chink_shit_general/Phones

>Frequency checker
http://willmyphonework.net
http://frequencycheck.com

Not one of those phones works in United States. Why? How to fix?

I'm using default huawei apps for mail, messages, music and other stuff. I think they're really good. am I the only one?

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why not?

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>tfw i fell for the Axon 7 meme
>bootloader can't be unlocked

Just kill me now.

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>>57148161
What? They're revamping the unlock request process. It's only been down for a short while.

Return it if you don't like it though, that's the good thing about the 30 day return policy.

Assuming you didn't fall for the newegg meme too and got it from B&H.

>>57148124
>no root
nope

>>57148244
Yeah i live few streets away from B&H. I do love it, just sucks that bootloader can't be unlocked - and it looks like the bootloader unlocker request thing has been closed since JUne

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>>57148276
Oh shit

If they fuck up the unlock I might even return it then.

I can't imagine they will keep it locked since official CM was announced not long ago.

I really don't want the op3, the hardware on the axon is much better.

>>57147564
I'm thinking about getting a z3 compact. Why'd you leave it and what do you have now?

RN3P owner here with a stupid question

If I want to go from miui dev to miui stable do I just factory reset abd flash via twrp? Talking about xiaomi EU versions btw.

>>57136653
Speak for yourself. I use it all day every day.
It's one of those things you don't know you need until you don't have it anymore.

Using my friends' pre-force touch devices is terrible.

Help me /g/
>Want to buy New phone
>Absolutely overloaded on reviews
>More confused than when I started
I want a phone that can handle multi tasking for music, web browsing, social media, and other assorted junk. I really only want to spend up to US$270, and I would like something that will last longer than a couple of years. Is future proofing possible on this budget, or am I going need to spend more than that?
>No redmeme pls
I truly cannot be bothered having to unlock bootloader flash things I don't really understand at the risk of fucking up the phone

>>57149222
if you want to get updates for a while and will last get either an iphone or a pixel. problem is they are both over your budget.

>>57149222
RN3P

The fakememe. Ay lmaoo http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/zetta-spanish-phone-brand-under-fire-allegedly-passing-off-rebranded-xiaomi-phones-their-own-1586988

>>57149222
Moto G4/G4 Plus.

>>57149222
http://www.gsmarena.com/leeco_takes_its_le_pro_3_to_the_us_alongside_newly_unveiled_midrange_le_s3-news-21176.php

Is there literally nothing I can do to root my AT&T Galaxy S5?

Just when I get interested enough in rooting/ricing to start figuring out how to do it myself I find out that it's not even possible on my device.

t-thanks AT&T

Got 800 USD to spend.
Which phone, that isn't a Samsung, do you guys recommend? Is Pixel a meme?

>>57149894
The pixel is sexy as fuck nigga. Best camera, stock android, SD 821, 4GB of ram.

I want a large screen phablet, not bound by carrier. Want to it go be fast, multi tasking, removable battery, and micro SD slot. Budget isn't an issue, I want something that'll last me a few years like my Samsung note 3 has. Also USA.

Looking to replace my first gen HTC One

>don't want to spend a shitton on it
>don't play any intensive games or anything, but I want a snappy UI that'll stay snappy for a while
>the bigger screen the better
>somewhat good camera because this one is utter shit, probably the worst thing about my current phone

any recommendations?

>>57149894
Either the HTC10 or the Pixel XL

>>57149955
Note ̶7̶ 5.

>>57149949
Pixel isnt stock android, it comes with a skin and the Pixel launcher. Stock android is still only on Nexus.

>>57150139
nexus is kill. pixel is what stock resprents now

Is the asus zenfone 3 good or just a meme?

>>57150151
i hope not, the pixel launcher is trash. You can't even remove the google tab and calendar at the top

i plan on ditching it as soon as my XL comes in desu, unless they fix that shit i mentioned

>>57143480
you mean microsoft?
You prefer google to microsoft? jesus man

Bump limit.
New thread here:

>>57150474

>>57150474

>>57150474

Why do people keep saying the pixel is google's first phone when they owned motorola? How does that not count?

I think I'm going to get the iPhone 7+, good idea? I will need to take a lot of pictures and video for my job with it

gettin tired of my Xiaomi RN3P not performing optimally in the US

Any alternatives you /g/entlemen recommend with similar specs/battery life?