/spg/ - Smartphone General

>>58404907
My samshit s4 gives me the idea it's going to die soon: I need a ready list of good phones to buy in the case of failure. The recommend phones list in the wiki is too old.

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why is she so perfect

>>58405080
> buying hawaii phone ever
kek

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Can someone confirm that the Bq Aquaris X5 Plus has a high noise level on the headphone output?

>>58405090
>wasting your life shitposting on an image board ever
kek

>>58405158
Why such a low res background?

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did I fucked up or do good?

>>58405216
I just bought it too, using for a month now and got 0 complaints. Love how fast it is, how fast it charges (completely stopped charging at night, just do it when im showering now) and love the battery life.

havent tried the new android yet but hope stable build of it comes soon.

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>>58405374
>completely stopped charging at night, just do it when im showering now
That's awesome. Now I'm excited

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Was browsing for sh moto Gs, found this
https://www.olx.ro/oferta/moto-g-5-plus-unicatxt1685-ID7EZ7q.html#8dfb2cde22
I wonder if it's legit, and if that guy could get into trouble for trying to sell it

>>58404907
So is Jewgle discontinuing the Nexus line and going with Pixel only now?

>>58405444
He's most likely selling a brick 3D printed for case and screen protectors manufacturers to have their shit ready for launch.

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>>58405480
Maybe shopped? Screen is off in all other pics

New phone from Ulefone, the Ulefone U008 Pro
Specs:
-Android 6.0
-5 Inch 1280*720 Display
-MT6737 Quad-core 1.3GHz
-2GB RAM 16GB ROM
-3500mAh Battery
-2100/1800/2600/900/800MHz (B1/3/7/8/20) LTE

Available on pre-order for $69.66 dollars with the coupon U20off, stock due to arrive onJanuary 20 2017
http://www.banggood.com/Ulefone-U008-Pro-5-Inch-3500mAh-2GB-RAM-16GB-ROM-MT6737-Quad-Core-4G-Smartphone-p-1114771.html

>>58405513
Might be legit, though. I still wouldn't risk it.

>>58405557
Nah I'm not even thinking about buying it
Might try to ask him more details just out of curiosity

Budget: around 300€
Country: Austria
Provider: prepaid SIM
Features: android OS (must have or support a gapps free version), decent cam, m-sdhc support, good battery life
Size: must fit into the front pocket of my jeans with ease

The only smartphone I owned before was an old Samsung Galaxy-S3, which I was pretty content with (apart from it's age and slightly wacky build quality).
Not really a smarthpone enthusiast, I'd probably go for an chink phone myself, but would like to confirm I can install a botnet and gapps-free OS beforehand.

>there are people who use google play and not Blackplayer
>people actually use the VanillaPlayer

come on guys

>>58405582
Ask him to take a video showing system info on CPU Z and the Nougat easter egg

>>58405639
I use spotify :^)

>>58405621
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-zuk-z2-pro

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-mi5s-plus

Hey /spg/ I'm currently using a Galaxy S5. Have been for close to 3 years iirc. Anyways, it is getting near the end of its lifespan and I'm starting to keep an eye out for a new phone. Uni student so $100-$200 budget. I've really loved my S5 would upgrading to like an S6 or maybe an older not be a good idea? Honestly, I've considered buying another S5. Any suggestions?

>>58405664
xD

>>58405665
Thanks, seems pretty good, I guess I can do without the SD support. Seems like a trend with new phones though.

>>58405694
https://www.amazon.com/Nextbit-Robin-Factory-Unlocked-Smartphone/dp/B01D3Q8EGY/

>>58405750
You can buy the Moto G4 for around €160 if you want the SD slot. it's not as fast as the other two but it's alright.

>>58405694
You're in the US? Either Moto G4 (Play), Honor 5X or a used flagship phone. Nextbit Robin is another option, it's still on sale at Amazon.

best camera I can get on a phone for under $300?

Is it the mi5?

what are those must-have android apps that get shilled in their own thread every once in a while? specifically for music listening and podcasts

>>58405897
Honor 8 has a much better camera.

For anyone with a kate, Minz got a great lineageOS already up for use. Pretty solid desu~

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Is it even worth it to change my nexus 5? The only things I hate are the battery life and that it's beat to shit with a cracked screen but that's on me. The camera is shit too but I don't care because I sink most my money into photography shit anyways. The 20something gbs of storage aren't enough for my music.
Moto G4/plus a good upgrade? Other options around the same price group?

>>58406032
Just reminded me that the official CM maintainer for Redmi 3/Pro (ido) also released a preliminary LineageOS ROM while their new servers get up and running:

http://anikkhan.me/lineageos-for-ido/

I've been using it for a day and everything works so far, battery is not as good as MIUI but it's still solid.

>>58406111
Battery will never be good as MIUI due to the fact that MIUI is pretty aggressive with battery saving settings by default.

>be oneplus x owner
>spend evening out last week
>cold is pretty intense
>phone battery is full
>by the time I get home the li-on battery has been completely depleted
>the thing is now completely dead
>will not charge at all, will not even show any signs of life plugged in

I have learned two valuable lessons. first, not to buy chink shit. second, not to buy phones without swappable batteries.

>>58406154
Yeah, I know. Still doesn't hurt to warn those not used to how MIUI handles stuff. It's so aggressive with the task freezing that most apps just won't give push notifications unless you're constantly using them, sometimes even after explicitly allowing them to. 8 hours battery life in MIUI is truly insane but I'd rather have 5-6 in CM with a much better user experience.

>>58404907
Can we expect a new compact phone from sony soon? Or from any other manufacturer out there?

>>58406189
>swappable batteries

there is only one good phone with removable battery on the market - the V20 and god knows when it starts to bootloop

>>58405650
He responded within mins of me asking, gonna compile the pics in a sec

>>58405216
you did good, for that price there aren't many better phones

>>58405788
there is always the g4 plus if you want more ram and a fingerprint scanner

Is the Sony Xperia X Compact worth it or is it a meme? And yes, I want a smaller phone

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>>58406298
And there it is.
Thoughts?

>>58405460
yes

>>58405932
out of budget, though

>>58404907
Will Oneplus restock the OPX? Im looking for a cheap midrange that isnt too big and this one seemed ideal.

>>58406751
no lmao
they are barely even restocking the 3T and that shit is their flagship
also the X has been dead for a year now

Recently got the Nougat update on my OP3 and now all Chinese/Korean/Japanese characters show up as squares. How to fix?

ayy just upgraded from a moto g to an iphone se, what are some good apps/utilities to put on it?

I'm still getting used to the interface, but on the bright side the phone isn't so big I need two hands to use it

>>58406876
Stop being a weaboo shit

>>58406900
Yeah, I also support wiping out all other races, but unfortunately that isn't an instant solution to my problem.

>>58406894
>ayy
>having small hands
why are poorfags such a pain?

Alright, /spg/.
What's the correct way to charge your phone?
is it
>0 - 100%
or
>~30- 40 - 95%
or whatever

>>58406062
G4+ or Robin.

>>58406932
Robin is dead.
Have fun with your meme phone.

My galaxy s7 review after 7 months of use:

Coming from nexus 5x

+I really like it's shape, I like the way it bends into my palm, it's really comfortable (at first).
+really nice screen, beautiful colors and very sharp, 5X looks like monochrome next to it
+it's taking one of the best photos I've seen on smartphones
+battery is good enough, easily lasts 1 day with really heavy use
+it has fingerprint reader, I like fingerprint reader
+sd card slot, but I don't really care about this
+it has the fastest processor on the market
+notification led, can be seen from many angles, some phones don't even have one anymore
-but it's not enough to drive the laggy shit touchwiz without lag
-touchwiz is pretty bad, even with a changed launcher, you have to handle a lot of touchwiz
-preinstalled bloatware hell, there's two instances of everything, calendar, email, etc, horrible. Package disabler pro helps a lot, I have 150+ services disabled!!! (maybe that's why I have good battery life)
-the curved glass makes using glass screen protectors nearly impossible. I hate that curved glass is a trend now
-glass on the back, completely unnecessary. I'd use the phone without a case if it had a good quality polycarbonate back like the nexus 5X and 5 had.
-fingerprint reader on the front, uncomfortable to use this way, it's much better on the back
-hardware buttons are really bad, the placement of the back button is even worse. The size of the phone doesn't require two hands, but the placement of the back button does, really hard to press with 1 hand. Also I have a lot of accidental presses, both back and recent apps buttons.
-microusb, it should have been type-c already
-bottom facing speaker, once you go front facing, you never want bottom facing again
-home and recent apps button have a huge lag when pressed (2-3 seconds sometimes), making multitasking a pain
-doesn't have regular OS updates, still no nougat, this is the flagship of samsung...

This is from the top of my head.

>>58406974
Only 7 months late.
Awesome, next time you should wait a year.

Pixel owners are retarded.

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>>58406920
>implying I have small hands
>implying I'm poor
there's a difference between normal sized hands and oversized hamfists

seriously tho does anyone have any iphone recommendations?

>>58406993
so apparently ios doesn't auto rotate images reeee

>>58406993
>I’m not poor
Sure, nice thinkpad you got there it’s almost worth $50 with all those fingerprints and grease all over the place.

>>58407009
>reeeee
Damn you are a meme master.

>>58406921
Half charges are much better for battery life than full charges.

Where do you guys get your pirated APKs from?
Unfortunately Android smells of curry and street shitters and so do all the "premium APK" sites. I'd like to download Camera Zoom FX Premium or some other camera with manual controls but I don't want to get AndroAIDS.

>>58406772
Any good alternative with similar specs (5" or lower with similar price)?

>>58407029
>let's ignore a legitimate question and instead focus on ad hominems

>>58407040
>Poorfag complaining for being too stupid to pirate something.
It’s called Google Play, asks mommy to let you borrow $5 from her credit card.

>>58407066
What’s the legitimate question?
You being too retarded to get into iOS?
Even my retarded sister can do it.

given that I'm in the EU, what's wrong with the Axon7? sounds too good for the price. Not gonna bother with rooting, just a custom launcher and dick around with some ricing. I want the space and the speakers look sweet
making the jump from ios, cant stand that shit anymore

>>58407078
well maybe get her to teach you some reading comprehension because I clearly stated the question

or does retardation run in the family

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>>58406189
you had incredibly bad luck. Unless you are retarded or missing both arms and an eye you can actually replace the battery on the X. Take 5 minutes to search about it.

>>58407120
Your 4x4 layout and anime wallpapers isn’t ricing.

Learn to use google.

>>58407131
Well iOS users are most likely retarded like you and her.

Ask reddit about some ultra awesome apps for iPhone, go buddy go.

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Dear anons, could you give me a buying advice? I just dumped my ages old Nexus 4 and I'm in completely new market for a new one. I know shit. Wiki says that Redmi Note 4 would be a good idea, so that is my first choice so far, but I wanna inquire more.

I care about:
>At least 5,5 inch FHD display.
>Good battery life.
>Smooth system. Doesn't need to be frequently updated but that would be definitely a plus
>Solid metal body.
>At least decent camera

I don't care about:
>Removable battery.
>Sound speakers. I couldn't give a bigger fuck about those.
>All that normie-tier stuff like NFC, wireless charging, being waterproof etc.
>I don't feel any need to root this device.
>LTE.

I'm in EU. I would like to invest around $400, possibly a bit more. Thank you in advance.

>>58407148
>Well iOS users are most likely retarded like you and her.
>not wanting a shitty phone with a shitty os that only works half the time is retarded
even if I was retarted I'm not autistic enough to go to reddit. you're just going full sour grapes after being stuck with an android

I want to buy a Redmi Note 4. Any point in waiting for a potential Snapdragon version if I like MIUI?

How's Xiaomis record of keeping devices updated with MIUI versions?

>>58407148
>implying I watch corean cartoons
Google gives contrasting opinions, for example about whether the closing apps in background is solvable, hence I'm asking here

>>58404907
>[Deal Alert] Get a new Moto Z Play for just $399.99 ($50 off), or save an additional $60 for one in mint condition

where's the deal on the additional $60 off? the amazon warehouse only has it for additional $40

>>58404907
I broke the screen on my Nexus 5...Looking for a replacement/backup phone.

>Canada
>Koodo
>$200 CAD max

Interested in getting something smaller perhaps. Kinda lost when it come to smartphones...everything seems so damn expensive

>>58407207
>Retarted.

>>58407235
It’s no. It has an aggressive background killer that will kill any app even spotify on the background, they have ignored this for months and they don’t release an update or fix. The return policy is shit and people are complaining about hardware issues like speakers and else.

Buy it and return it if you want to try your luck.

>>58406985
I have a pixel, I'm sure I'm retard so your correct

>>58405126

I'm curious about that too. Is Anon who bought X5 Plus for his mother here? Can you check please?

>>58407259
That’s like $20 USD

>>58406430
>eng.andrea.20161115
engineering unit?

>>58407381
Already reported it to Google and Lenovo, they are firing the guys working on the project with access to working units.

Feels good to have friends working inside big places.

>>58406956
Not really.

>>58407067
>paying for currynigger software

>>58407431
>Owning currynigger hardware
>Yet can’t afford currynigger software
Impressive.

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>>58407406
the seller was kinda stupid anyway

>>58405897
nexus 5x

bootloop tho...

>>58407449
Not him, but the only choices left are Apple, Microsoft and Blackberry. Fucking hell, why did Nokia have to die?

>>58406062
wait for the g5 plus it has snapdragon 625 it seems and will most likely have sd card slot

>>58407296
yes I'm aware.

I was thinking of a moto G play... even that is over my budget. $240 on koodos website...Is it any good?

>>58407569
redmi note 3 pro.

Still loving my LGV10 for the most part, the only annoying thing is screen retention, which is tempting me to upgrade my phone to either it's big brother the V20, or the Moto Z Force.

I like the 3 camera setup on the V10, and I figure having the tertiary camera on the back would be more useful, and I've grown love the secondary display.

I know I'd miss the headphone jack on the Z, but modularity is awfully intriguing to me, and I also miss having Amoled.

What would you do /g/entlemen?

>>58407600
>Taps screen
>The phone bends and exployes

>>58407628
Nice bootloop choices you got there.

>>58407636
Lmao both of them have bootloop issues?

Never happened on my V10, how did LG monkey that up?

>>58407381
why would someone in any engineering unit want to sell a device, one that isn't even worth that much anyways
that's some next level desperation

>>58407650
All LG devices since the G3 have had bootloop issues. Yes, including the Nexus ones.
People were blaming software for a long time, but Google has complete control in software on Nexus devices and they couldn't prevent that shit.

LG is full on cancer, don't take a chance on them regardless of how cheap their phones get.

>>58407679
And I'm guessing it's a similar song on Moto devices?

Shame really, the modular design might of been a meme, but it was intriguing none the less.

I should keep looking. I would go back to Samsung, but their devices have been booming as of late. Also Touchwiz. I would take the exlposions over Touchwiz

>>58407166
OP3T

Going to buy a new phone soon. Do I risk refurbished, or should I just buy a new one straight from the box?

>>58407830
Just go new my man.

>>58407660
>Romania
It's probably stolen

Why are smartphones so large nowadays?

My old Symbian-powered Nokia C6-01 had a 3.2" display, while my Lumia 620 weighed in at 3.8". This was an ideal range - all parts of the screen were reachable without straining, and they fit into pockets effortlessly.

Even the "Mini" phones are now at least 4.5", and usually worse spec-wise. What gives?

>>58404907
Is it posible to flash a custom rom via adb on a phobe with a locked bootloader?

>>58407935
Gotta make le Indian Whatsapp memes easier to see.

Mostly streetshitters, hookers and tiny-dicked virgins wanting to show off.

ZTE Axon 7 still has the best speakers ever.

hasn't it?

>>58407935
people want big phones

i'm sorry you are vertically challenged, but I guess you could get an iPhone SE or something lmaoo

>>58407984
Not vertically challenged per say - 1.94m/6'3" - I just like having a phone that's smaller. :)

>>58407955
Wonder what'd happen if a company introduced a smaller phone though. Would it really flop? Am I that unique in my preferences?

>>58408041
Dunno, I also long for a smaller phone, but we gotta admit that's not a popular opinion nowadays.

>>58407295
>I'm curious about that too. Is Anon who bought X5 Plus for his mother here? Can you check please?
Someone said so in a review on GSMarena:
http://www.gsmarena.com/bq_aquaris_x5_plus-8236.php

And this review mentions noise on the headphone jack too:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/BQ-Aquaris-X5-Plus-Smartphone-Review.187989.0.html

For fuck's sake. This would have been my perfect phone, but I use Headphone -> AUX every day in my car.

>>58407726
Haven't heard about Moto phones bootlooping

>>58408041
are you a power user? what do you expect from your phone? what is the shortest amount of time you think it's acceptable to go without charge, and if it discharges before that, you think it's ridiculous and unacceptable?

>>58407295
I'm not at home and won't be in the near future so I can't really weigh in on your question.

But I looked up the review of notebookcheck.de online which are usually well written and with much detail. There's also an image if that helps you.

http://www.notebookcheck.com/Test-BQ-Aquaris-X5-Plus-Smartphone.184198.0.html

>ctrl + f Lautsprecher

>Die Tonausgabe über den 3,5-mm-Klinkenanschluss gefällt subjektiv mit einer guten Klangqualität. Getrübt wird diese allerdings durch ein Hintergrundrauschen sowie leise elektronische Störgeräusche, die beim Pausieren einer Audiowiedergabe zu hören sind.

>The sound from the 3.5mm headphone jack is generally good but you can hear background noise when you stop the music

>>58408041
I think the iPhone SE was a success for Apple

Android manufacturers aside from maybe Sony just don't seem to realize there is a market for smaller, non spec-gimped phones.

>>58408197
Not really a power user. Want 2GiB RAM, 720p display, small size, ability to install custom ROMs, "alright" CPU (no gaming/heavy multitasking) and a battery that'll last a day of moderate use.

>>58408246
Were there an Android equivalent I'd buy it in an instant. :)

>>58406262
wow thanks apple

and thanks everybody else for having no better strategy than to copy them

>>58407145
I'm going to send it back and get a replacement. it's still under warranty.

but I don't want to be without a phone for a fucking month or risk that happening again.

most likely going to pick up a G4 for cheap somewhere.

Pixel or iPhone se?

What makes the pixel bad for its price or just bad in general?

>>58408487
Pretty much getting rid of features the HTC10 and Nexus 6P had, and in its place, Google Assistance. Which no one gives a fuck about realistically.

Why does sony still pull off their shit with the drm keys when you want to root your phone? It's annoying as hell.

>>58408716
Most companies have strenuous processes to root your device.

Guys can anybody recommand me a good smartphone for maximum 100€
looking for sth with atleast 2 gb ram, 16gb storage and atleast 5 mp front camera

>>58408766
Xiaomi Mi4C

>>58408467
just got an iphag se and it's pretty nice, but it's UI is nothing like what I'm used to

>>58408901
We already now retard

>>58408309
Enjoy your bootloop.

>>58408972
it's not like there's any phone out there that isn't pure shit anyway right

>>58406430
fuck you gipsy scammer

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>>58404907
I am in need of a new smartphone.
I currently own a Nexus 5. It has two known issues that normal fixes can no longer resolve, so I am looking for a new phone.

I want stock Android without any bloatware, and proper updates from Google.
My budget is $250
How is the Nexus 5x vs the 6P?

I would prefer a brand name phone so that I can have a good case for it, and a screen protector. Something chinkfones dont really have.

Anyone have the BLU R1 HD? It's $40 less than the G4 Play

https://www.amazon.com/BLU-R1-HD-Exclusive-Lockscreen/dp/B01H2E0J5M/ref=pd_sbs_487_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01H2E0J5M&pd_rd_r=KCK7NTVQ4K566SXCCNDX&pd_rd_w=zULLd&pd_rd_wg=9v2Ao&psc=1&refRID=KCK7NTVQ4K566SXCCNDX

>>58409654
I'm in the same boat. Currently on nexus 5 I've kept alive for 3ish years, except I was looking at the moto X pure for a while. Seeing the moto Z play on sale, I'm still looking around.. would like something on the smaller side with a nice camera.

NON-BLOAT phones, who makes them? I hear motolola's pretty good.

>>58409654
moto g4 plus - make sure you got one with BOE screen and not L...someting check XDA, great ROM support, great pictures, otherwise it only has a random touch ghost while laoding which doesnt matter cause you fuckers should leave your phone alone for 90min super charge anyway

if you don't mind a unibody and a worse camera you could get the 6X but that hsit might be bugged and you a beta tester...

or the 6P 2nd hand - it has a SIM bugg on some phones so be aware of that (hardware not software)

If you can get a 2nd hand 6P get it fuck the 5X I would pick the moto G4plus over the 5X and H6X

What is a good dumbphone if I prefer battery runtime above everything else?
I seriously can't be bothered to load my phone every goddamn day.

>no phone out there with a swappable battery that doesn't boot loop

>>58404960
HTC 10
LG V20
Samsung S7 Edge
1+3T
Whatever Xiaomeme Phone is their flagship
Moto G4 or Moto X
Honor 8
iPhone 7

Z3C for 200€ with new screen. 1 year old warranty till october.
will it break in couple months, i have read some rewiews that it will shit itself after 1.5 years

>>58409810
Used 6Ps are outside my price range.

Moto G4 sounds like it has issues getting updates from Google. Is it still stuck on Android 6?

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>>58405621
Mir würde das S5 neo einfallen, falle ja nicht auf das A5 rein. Ich hab das A5 (2016) und es bringt nicht einmal 1080p 60fps auf YT zusammen (hat mein LG G2 geschafft)

For english speakers:
I would think of the S5 neo, do not fall for the A5. I have the A5 (2016) and it doesn't even play 1080p 60fps on YT properly (which my old LG G2 managed to do)

It also has a shit single-core Geekbench score
>pic related

>>58409767
just get the Z play, I was in the same boat as you and got one recently.
The battery of this phone is fucking amazing, even more coming from a N5

>>58409944
5X is a great phone, it's just that they are all apparently timebombs.

Unfortunately, the great idea and purpose behind the Nexus line (stock android, decent specs and timely updates and support) is a thing of the past. You have to pay premium for a Pixel if you want any of that.

G4 Plus or a used Nexus 6 (it just got 7.1.1, which will certainly be its last official update, but will still have lots of unofficial support) are probably your best bets

I'm on the fence, /g/.
My Xperia Z1 comp is dying on me and I reckon I need a new phone. However, I want just a slight upgrade, no need for the XZ. Is the M5 any good in comparison? Its price seems friendly

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Evening, niggers. I got myself a "Moto X Pure" a few days ago and wanted to root it as well as intall a ROM. I think I'll be alright when it comes to the first part, but I'm unsure of which custom ROM to install on it.

This is my first smartphone, so I don't want to fuck it up and be stuck with something I don't like. I'd just like some good customization features and if possible, a buffed security.

>>58408213

I use crappy headphones anyway, so it's not like I'll notice that pink noise.

Anyway, I'm hopeful that it's not very noticable or just a unit specific fuckup, because I've been roaming german and spanish reviews and websites and no one else mentioned this problem.

>>58410186
Have you gotten any attachments?

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>>58409762
Yes famalam, it works good on mint/T-Mobile with the latest version, and the ads aren't that annoying

>>58410987
can you get rid of the ads via some rooting trickery?

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Alright /spg/ this is the conundrum I've still found myself in.

I still use a Galaxy SIII, daily. I run CM on it and it's been basically the perfect device for this. The ability to install a custom ROM gave me literally coming up on 5 years of service out of this phone.

However, I'm now starting to run into software and hardware problems that are difficult to surmount. Apps aren't really written for 5 year old devices and many of them are starting to lag pretty hard. Physically the phone no longer has a working charge port due to hundreds of thousands of connects/disconnects; I charge the phone using a Qi puck and an adapter card over the battery, although this is slow. I've replaced the headphone jack and speaker assembly as well as the battery cover over the life of the phone. I replaced the stock batteries with Ankers after I passed many many thousands of charge/discharge cycles.

So I'm certainly in the market for a new phone, and have been for the past several years. The problem is finding something that meets the following requirements:

1. Pure stock Android and/or the ability to install custom ROMs (unlocked/unlockable bootloader)
2. (A)MOLED display preferably at 1080p or less
3. Expandable storage (microSD)
4. Removable battery
5. Small to medium size form factor (~5" or less)
6. USB Type C

It seems like a phone meeting these specifications doesn't exist. I keep using the SIII because it meets almost all of these, and I refuse to take a step backwards. The closest I have come to deciding on another device is the S5, since with the advent of SamDunk it can be bootloader unlocked and flashed to CM.

So what would you recommend? Should I just keep waiting for a better phone to come out? Buy a used S5? I have considered importing a phone, but whatever I use must be compatible with Verizon Wireless since I have fully unlimited data that I am not giving up. I have no limitation on budget.

>>58411062
You can but I don't think on the latest version though, might have to root it before updating but I don't feel like it because muh warranty

>>58411090
Sorry fàm, I think it's time to move on

>>58411093
cool, for $60 I may as well take the risk

Is there any point in using Chromium instead of Chrome?

>>58411093
>>58411152
And do you know what it means when it says ATT 4G LTE - Partial?

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I just bought a near-mint iPhone SE 16gb for 230 USD for a business I'm about to start. I wanted something small that could take calls/texts well and something I could use to demonstrate/teach old people smartphones with, so use case isn't demanding. Image was important here, too.

Is there anything I should know about when I get it? iOS is all new to me; if it helps, my personal phone is a Nexus 5, but I'm aware that iOS is severely limited in comparison.

Or did I make a mistake? I figured I could resell it for like 200 dollars if by the end of the year I don't want it anymore at that point.

>>58411219
Doesn't have all of the Att bands basically

>>58411305
Do you find it affects you at all?

>>58411375
Not to me tbqh since I use T-Mobile

>>58411261
4S, 5S and SE are the only good iPhones. You did good.

Why don't carriers besides Verizon sell the Pixel? Is Google retarded?

>>58410261
Ugh. I'll just buy a spare Nexus 5, and swap out the bad hardware. fuck new phones

>>58411806
>make deal
>get money
>is google retarded
idk u tell me

>>58411806
>Is Google retarded?
Verizon probably put up major bucks for exclusivity.

I just added the Pixel XL to phones I'm considering upgrading to. Between that, the V20, and the Z Force.

Decisions decisions.

Anyone know of a good case for the Google pixel?

>>58410773
>housefire 808
>3000 mAh for an UHD meme phone

lmoa

Ive always used resurrection remix, there is a nougat build of it for your device and it looks pretty solid, i wouldnt recommend flashing cyanogenmod on it for 2 reasons: the rom itself is dead and its too basic for my tastes, RR is based on it yet it incorporates a lot of cosmetic and audio tweaks that CM doesnt have plus optimized kernels most of the time that make the most out of your battery, i had an old laggy moto g1 that barely lasted 3 hours SoT on stock kitkat, with RR marshmallow it went to 5 hours SoT (like when it was new) and no longer lagged on web browsers, games or even the homescreen if i riced heavily, i retired it a year later but if i ever need a backup phone the thing will not feel like an old phone.

>>58411945
NO LG
BAD DOG
NO LG
Moto choice is ok though.

>>58411090
Literally does not exist

>>58412008
But the V10 has been so good to me though. In fact, this fucking screen retention is the sole problem I've had with her.

>>58409983
what do you think of lg g2?

>>58412039
take the risk then bitch i dare u
see how long your luck goes on

>>58411090
Youre SOL mate, i can only think of the S5 or the G4 Play for stock androids (CMed or otherwise) with removable battery, 5" in size and expandable storage, however both phones dont use type C and the G4 is a 720p lcd.

>>58412075
Well, it wouldn't be for roughly another month or so anyway. I have time to decide.

Just looking at a stat-line, the Moto choice seems to stand out for me a bit more, though I imagine the camera is the weakest of the three given Moto's history with cameras. A good camera isn't paramount for me, but I appreciate having a decent camera, and am trying to feel out the most well-rounded experience.

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8238&idPhone3=8345&idPhone2=8093

>>58412072
It's pretty nice, can't complain about the screen. Still a great phone.
However, the LG G2 came with 4.4.x KitKat and is only upgradeable to 5.0.1 through the LG PC-Suite. Sadly, the USB-C port and battery got fucked

>>58412102

Type C isn't an absolute requirement, just a strong preference - I could live without it. AMOLED is a serious requirement though; I wouldn't buy the G4 Play. I hate the large USB 3.0 port on the S5 but I would probably prefer it to not having a working charge port at all.

Thanks for the suggestions anyway.

>>58411939
>>58411945
The hype for the Pixel is wasted by this exclusivity deal. Normies will forget about it by the time more carriers sell it.

>>58412183
I would suggest considering another phone, and i will tell you why.


The LG V20 looks pretty good, amazing camera, removable battery, IR blaster, expandable storage and top tier specs, but the thing is almost 6 inches in size, not to mention the horrible bootloop issue all flagship LG phones suffer from because of shitty soldering, this is not a joke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3-DLt72X3c if you cant read the comments the dude says his V20 shit the bed after 3 months of normal use.

The Pixel is just overpriced for what it offers, unfortunately for (((them))) android users do have a choice whenever looking for a new flagship phone without paying up the ass for it, you can get the exact same specs and camera WITH an sd slot for half the price with other brands, it also has a few hardware issues, namely the lens flare of the camera (which most "tech" sites had the nerve to advertise as a feature while stealthily posting guides on how to lessen it in the same article) and the speaker crackling if playing audio at max volume, which paid pajeets and burgers tried to fix with some next level jewish trickery; custom roms where all they did was lower the max volume one level so the speaker issue doesnt kick in.

The Z Force is probably your best choice, you worry about moto cameras but thats only a problem with their budget phones, they obviously cant shove their best ones on a $179 device, but i can assure you their flagship cameras are up to par, the phone itself has more or less the same specs and features as the V20 (plus the Moto mods, which arent worth it imo) but with a bigger battery, unfortunately it doesnt have a 3.5mm jack but the phone should come with a (easily replaceable) 3.5mm to type c adapter and earbuds so you arent getting jewed as badly as with apple, still id say this makes it not worth buying-

>>58412560
>still id say this makes it not worth buying-
So the Moto Z is the best choice of my 3 and still not worth it?

I wonder where to go then, I don't really want HTC because I don't care for Sense. Maybe One+?

>>58405216
Those are pretty cool IMO. How do you like it?

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>>58406985

>>58412560
>his V20 shit the bed after 3 months of normal use.
has the v20 even been out for 3 months?

>>58413109
Came out September so, yes.

Samsung Galaxy s7 is the best phone to ever exist.

Prove me wrong.

>>58413265
You're wrong because the note 4 exists

>>58411261
>buying used phones.

enjoy your pissphone.

what do you guys think of the MOto Z play droid

thinking about getting it because im poor as fuck

>>58413360
Get chink phone and install gentoo

>>58413360
$400 is not poor as fuck

>>58413407
top of the lin ephones are 800+

>>58413432
you can get an acceptable smartphone for 150.

>>58413584
i want to get verizon and most of the cheap smartphones have shit reviews my man

>>58413595
>verizon
any reason why? I hope to god it's the only thing in your area or because you get some sort of discount

>>58413646
it's just what i've always used. what's better?

>>58413670
If you live in a city, T-Mobile's great. If you don't, I wouldn't be too happy with either AT&T or Verizon but I'd probably stick to Verizon. Just avoid Sprint like the plague.

If getting a flagship is a concern, I'd suggest getting a phone on installment either through Verizon themselves or Best Buy. It's no more expensive than buying outright, especially if you get it during a promotional sale. Only thing that sucks is you'll be saddled with that phone for two years, but if that's something you don't mind then you're golden.

Otherwise, yeah. Get the Moto Z Play or Moto X Pure.

>>58413670
if you move: everything
if you stay in that hellhole if a country: nothing

Since the moto X pure is now, well, "old", where can i get a good one for like $200? just returned the one i got from amazon since the 3rd party seller sent a fucked up one. Just keep trying amazon?

>>58414058
But its not old? Anyways, try to see if you can find a Moto Z Play for around 250 burger coins on amazon or something, the only other phone id recommend is the HTC10 but right now its a bit overpriced.

>>58414110
i know it's not REALLY old, but they just stopped selling them new, for about $300. So used is the only option and they should atleast be at a decent discount...

you sure you don't mean 350 for the moto Z play?

Total nuub question, but I see a lot of recommendations for Moto G4. It seems to totally fit what I need but its specs are all-around worse than that of the Samsung S5.

Given that I can fix the S5's bloat, TouchWiz, and Android version with a ROM, what does the G4 have over the S5?

Curious because the only people pointing to the G4 are here, but they're adamant at that. Inform me pls.

>>58414217
Not everyone wants (or knows how) to install a custom ROM to fix a phone.

Also some people just prefer buying new over used

>>58414217
The Moto G4 doesnt have anything over the S5, in fact the S5 is much, much better (AMOLED screen, slightly smaller but removable battery, better camera, IR blaster, fingerprint scan, gyroscope, barometer, heart rate sensor, compass), its just that in most places the Moto G4 can be gotten for as low as 150 dollars brand new, comes with near stock android upgradable to nougat and has decent specs while the S5 is 200 and up used, comes with a cancerous android skin and is outdated by now (for those same 200 you can get a meme ZUK phone with Snapragon 820 and 4GB ram or a much cheaper 4GB ram SD 652 chinkphone), if you can get it for cheap, brand new/in good condition and are willing to "fix" it with a custom rom+kernel i say go ahead and buy it instead of the other phone.

Anyone here using a OnePlus 3t on T-Mobile? I'm thinking about getting one but I've heard some people have problems with 4g/LTE connections.

Im gonna get a Mate 9 and change the UI. The perfect phone. Hail chinks!

>>58407961
It still goes toe to toe with the HTC 10 but which is better is subjective.

>>58404907
Current phone: old smartphone from 2013

Main usage: phone, text, email, web browsing. I don't play mobage. I don't watch Netflix on my phone. I don't really use the camera all that much.

Main purchasing priorities: call quality, battery life; smallish size

With these preferences, give me three reasons not to buy a Moto G4 Play for $150.

best 200 to 300$ android, with good built quality or a device that will at least live for 2 years,
shoot

Which one do I buy? Google Pixel, Oneplus 3T or an iPhone 7? I'm pretty tired of Android desu, and I also have small hands, so I'm afraid of Oneplus 3T size. I really want a phone with a good camera and it seems the Google Pixel has that.

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Asus Zenfone Zoom - got it from Newegg for $199 during their New Year promo. This is a fabulous phone. I like the unibody aluminum feel, the leather back, and the good heft. Ample 64GB storage, fast Atom processor, and the zoom is more than a gimmick. Asus updated the phone to Marshmallow and it flies with minimal bloatware. I don't know why the reviews online are so critical, but I'm loving this phone right now.

>>58415126
iPhone 7, no brainer

Best case for Nexus 5X that doesn't make it too bulky?

>>58415496
If your case doesnt make the phone bulkier then it aint gonna do shit to protect it, just get a transparent plastic one (with rubber edges if possible )and slap a tempered glass screen on it, now its actually going to survive a fall, too bad about the bootloop though.

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Just got a Sony Xperia X Compact

Shit is pretty cool. I'm coming off of a Moto E 2nd Generation so everything is lightening fast and slick. Camera is great to my standards and I've always loved the brick design.

Can anyone attest to the durability of the phone? I've only just got it so I can't say. I'm an autist and am not hyped to get a case because I love the look of the phone, but I'd rather it not get fucked up if it's actually super fragile.

>>58415858

I have an original Xperia Z from when they were first released.

Still works,still fast,camera is ok,battery still lasts unless you are doing shit like shooting video for long periods. Only damage so far has been two small scratches to the back bezel. Haven't had any issues with the waterproofing covers,and I do use it while kayaking sometimes so I know it's still waterproof.

Usually I can go a day or two without thinking I should charge it.

Then again,no one cares about me so it's rarely used so there is that.

Thinking of getting a galaxy note three. Is it any good, or should I spring for the note 4?

How much memory do you really need on your phone. Mine's only 8 GB, and it's constantly running out, so I figured I'd get a bigger one next time. But should I get 16 GB or 32?

Is the Redmi Note 3 Pro with the 2 GB still relevant, or should I buy Doogee F7, which is a X20 with 3GB and is cheaper at the moment? My budget is $120.

>>58415119
If you do the prime $50/off deal, is there any way to turn off the Lockscreen Offers & Ads? Like if you factory reset it?

>>58405080
>Buying chinese botnet
Anon I...

Anyone else still have a Oneplus 1?
Do you guys have any recommendations on stable 7.1 builds?
Running tugapower and its ok, and I'd like to see what other people are using.

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>>58416037
64 GB minimum, you need porn on the go, trust me

Has anyone tried to open their RN3P and rotate the camera for better low light performance?

>>58414911
I currently use a Huawei Honor 6 and I wouldn't buy anything with EMUI or other Chinese tailored shit ever again.

I have Nova Prime installed but the rest of the things are still annoyingly iOS ripoff.

>>58410916
I dont have any exept a style case that was included, bought the phone mainly for the huge battery

Is there any difference between the g4 and the g4 plus besides the camera?

>>58416699
You know they have external batteries, right? I picked one up for ~12 bucks.

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Second best phone design ever

1. iphone4s (5s)
2. Nexus 6
3. nexus 4

>>58407961
Its at the top with HTC M7, M8 and M9.

will the a3010 version of the OP3T work here in the USA on ting no problems?

I want a phone under $200 with a 5inch screen. What's my best option?

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Can someone talk me out of buying a nexus 4 again? I'm having a serious bout of nostalgia of how beautiful it was and I'm sick of my rn3p.

>>58416766
sure but the already large internal battery was a huge point for me.
also I like to have a full case around my phone and not just a bumper

>>58417296
Why do you hate the rn3p? Is it a bad phone? It looks like the best option for a 5inch under $200.

>>58417668
I dont hate it, but I found my old beat up, overheating Nexus 4 in a shoebox and it just feels so much nicer in the hand.

>>58417704
That just means you shouldn't have bought a 5.5in phone. Should have got a mi4c or something instead

>>58417704
I want a nice 5 inch phone. I saw the Moto G4 Play but I have the Moto G1 and it doesn't look like a very big upgrade.

>>58417733
Redmi 4 Prime?

>>58417718
>mi4c
It looks cool but no SD card? Fuck that.

>>58417718
I think you're right, this is my second meme phone, I had a OPO before this. I'll definitely be getting a 4.7 or 5 inch phone next

>>58417756
Its got usb otg so just carry all your porn on a usb stick

>>58417754
Looks great, can the UI be changed? I don't want that souless look chinks seem to love.

Watching these vids hurts my soul, but they're still sort of fun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKd_mGlQCrg

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>Check oneplus website
>128 still not in stock

>>58405216
Yes you did well.
I've had one since release and it's still excellent, especially for the price
Dual sims is good if you travel
Battery charging and capacity is GOAT
Beautiful screen
I miss the sandstone back of the OPO, but this is still a gorgeous phone to have and use

I have a OP3.
Not T


I just want to swap it for a Lumia ;_; or something with windows phone

>>58418007
There is no reason to buy a oneplus anymore

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HOLY FUCK NEXUS 6P

https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=230848

my nexus 6p just got stuck in a bootloop tonight, how fucking convenient.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1EtNWBlEUE&feature=youtu.be


if huawei doesn't uphold 15 month warranty i will just kill myself. any recommendations on what to get in the meantime?

>>58404907
Good advice when android FUCKS UP: Factory reset.

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>>58418024
>Posting vague statements on malaysian finger puppet board

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>>58418030
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-nexus-6p-bootlooping/


>“We understand that a very small number of users are experiencing a bootloop issue on you device. We are continuing to investigate the situation, but can confirm that this is strictly a hardware-related issue. For those of you that are currently experiencing this, please contact your place of purchase for warranty or repair options,” says the statement. “We’re sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your continued patience.”

ok so now do i get a prepaid phone?

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Do I pull the trigger?

>>58418257
i literally don't even know what phone that is, but if you want it, then yes, pull the trigger

>>58418273
its an lg v20

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Can't decide still

>>58418280
I'd previously been warned of bootlooping problems of the V20 >>58412560 but if you don't have that problem, you should have one hell of a device.

You get used to that second screen.

>>58418257
>>58418338
IM FUCKING DOING IT LADS WOOO

>>58418375
Good luck whod.

Like I said, that glaring, and hopefully rare issue aside, the V20 should be a souped up V10, which on it's own is a really great phone.

>>58417296
Battery life measured in minutes

I have a huawei p6 almost fucking dead (slow as fuck, battery depleting when it feels like it, cracked screen)

Which phone could be a good and cheap replacement for it?

The new xiaomi 4 thing?

Hi /spg/, I'm a flipfag and apparently we don't have HTC 10 here, what phone should I get instead or just have it shipped?

Pajeet here
So I originally bought a moto e2 with AT&T because it looked like an alright phone for the price. The screen crapped out after 2 days, so I had to make a warranty claim.
The AT&T guy claims the moto e2 is hard to find nowadays since it's an old model, so instead of an e2 I'm getting an LG Magna as a replacement.
Looking at the specs it seems alright, if not better than the e2 (bigger creen, 720p, 2500mah battery)
Am I getting jewed here?

>>58416037
64 GB min as windows installation takes 20gb of space alone plus the libraries bundled for x86 emulation might need more space.

Does anyone have a Elephone R9?
Does Elephone R9 have the same problem as 7S?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvHqSy3kIoM

My first gen Moto g just died. Are they still the go-to /g/ recommended phone?

how`s the Redmi 4 pro, anything better in same size and price?

>>58405080
>getting cucked by 5.5"

so after a week i got this promoted apps thing on my rmn3 etf?

>>58420243
You're probably on a vendor ROM

>>58419708
Yes.

>>58418326
these are the two best phones out right now tbqh

>>58406189
/r/hailcorporate

How common is it for the v20 to bootloop?

>>58418257
>paying that much for a device that'll be $250 in a couple of weeks
>paying that much for a ticking time bomb

>>58404907
Hey guys e/lit/ist here.
Is this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C2GD628/ref=twister_B01EFNZ5RK good for a low end phone? I want to use it for audiobooks and music mostly.

>>58420715
If you want the best phone for music then consider HTC one m7/m8 /m9.

GOAT speakers,AMPs and DACs.

So my iphone 5s gets horrible reception where I work; i'm on t-mobile.

People on verizon and at&t tell me they get good reception here. It's in tmobiles 4g lte coverage area.

Would upgrading my phone fix this issue or do I have to switch carriers?

If I have to switch what is my best bet at saving $$$ on a plan, I use the old $30 5g lte + infinite text tmobile and love the cheap cost but missing half my texts at work is not great.

I was thinking of either buying a pixel (non xl), op3t, or iphone 6s.

I like 5" phones the best but the op3t looks like the best price/performance.

Would it get LTE on AT&T though? Does android have any kind of wifi text features like iphone? Where I work I get wifi so half the texts I get are from iphone users.

>>58420836
You might try looking for a phone that support's T-Mobile's band 12 - it supposedly is much better at penetrating through buildings.

I don't know about the OP3T but I know for sure both the Pixel and iPhone 6s/SE and newer have it.

I'm on that same plan, which is why band 12 is one of things I have to look for now when shopping around for a phone (currently using iPhone SE).

>>58420715
If you just want use for audio stuff, probably look into any of the HTC devices. You can pretty much go and buy a new m8 and still be fine.
The S6 can be bought for pretty cheap these days, even cheaper when the S8 hits and it too has great audio quality.

>>58407120
big spotify bug/pandora or whatever - do some googling. otherwise if they fix that it's a rlly nice 1

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>>58420885
I haven't asked but one of the receptionists has rose gold iphone and was complaining about tmobile and bad reception. I'll ask her next week when she gets back.

I might just buy a prepaid att card and pop it in my 5s and see if it gets good reception in the building. I hate wasting money but if I find it works i'll just use their new $40 plan, I think it has 3 or 4 gb of data.

I was just looking at verizon and they offer higher price for less data. Unless you are in the boonies I don't understand how people pay so much for their prepaid or postpaid.

I'm gonna have to get a newer phone in the near future, my 5s battery life is getting worse.

Still curious about wifi texting on android. i'll look into that more.

>~5 inch good quality display
>removable battery
>SD card slot
>supports the latest android
>ok camera
>as less brand bloat as possible
>mid tier price

What's the phone for me?

>>58420294
so what should i do? its my first android since 1.6

>>58420963
You're going to have to buy used if you want all this.

>>58421003
Buy what?

>>58421003
actually, Moto G4 Play might be what you need if you're ok with 720p

>>58421042
Why wouldn't anyone be ok with 720p on a mid tier smartphone?

>>58420814
>>58420888
I'm looking for something that's going to last another 3/4 years. The asus has 4gb ram those phones (htc) only have 2.

I'm also going to be using headphones (both wired and Bluetooth) so the phone having stereo speakers doesn't matter.

what is the best possible phone for roughly 400 USD that works on Verizon that I can get?

have a nexus 6 that I love but am looking into something different as it's getting old and isn't working too well anymore

>>58420963
Samsung S5 + custom ROM

>>58420980
What's the MIUI version? If it's a vendor ROM you should install the official global rom over it

>>58421069
people are buying phones with 6GB of RAM now lmao, the almighty consumer demands more specs

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>>58421161
8, i dont think its a vendor rom. also i meant max, i didnt mean to write rmn3

>>58421228
You can disable those in the launcher configuration. Can't remember the specifics but it's possible.

>>58421228
I've never seen that on non-vendor rom MIUI, but then again I haven't really used stock global ROM very long.

>>58421327
It's the default behaviour on China Dev official ROM IIRC. Anon should just flash the official Global Dev one anyway.

Are blu phones any good guys? Talking about the blu studio g plus.

>>58404907
I'm looking for a good phone in the <200 range. I will be using it in Romania on Digi.
I'd like it to have at least 3 GB of ram to be able to play Fate Grand Order.

>>58421367
Redmi Note 3 Pro, Redmi 4 Pro or ZUK Z2

>RN3P 2Gb
>2nd in terms of performance per cost
>Not RN3P 3Gb
>3rd is actually Mi4C

Is it okay to buy one? The 1st is some ugly ass phone and the name kinda sounds gay

>>58421352
dev rom? as in developer edition? what benefits besides this so get from the global edition? i need to unlock the bootloader right?

>>58421327
appeared after a week of use

>have LG spirit
>says it supports marshmallow 6.0.1
>mine only upgrades to 6.0

;_;

>>58421493
What's the difference between 6 and 6.0.1?

>>58421445
Is it ok to buy one of what?

>>58421553
Anon will never get one of them that's the difference.

>>58421563
>RN3P 2Gb
>2nd in terms of performance per cost

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New Redmi phone being announced on 19th
https://twitter.com/RedmiIndia/status/818711810232549378

>>58421659
I mean if you're really desperate to save those extra $10 or whatever, yeah.

>tfw lollipop looks better than marshmallow but you need to upgrade

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I will have to flash and unlock unofficially a rn3p later today, is the following step-by-step guide I've saved still correct ? I hope the formatting doesn't fuck up, and sorry, but can't search right now, expecting guests any moment now.

unlocking bl:
- download global stable firmware (the one you can fastboot) & download mi flash tool & adb files & unlocked emmc_appsboot.mbn
- extract global stable firmware into folder- copy emmc_appsboot.mbn into miui-firmware/images/ (it will replace the old one)
- now boot phone into edl mode (just vol down and power then plug USB cable in - led will blink red constantly if your in edl)
- open mi flash, point it to the miui-firmware- click flash (everything will be erased, even internal storage, so backup stuff to sdcard/PC)
- after its done press and hold vol & power down while booting for 15 seconds to reboot back into fastboot
- open adb folder, should have fastboot shit aswell, open CMD in folder as admin
- fastboot oem unlock-go
- wait for device to unlock (device will reboot and show a mi logo with a progress bar)
- once progress bar goes away, your unlocked.
- press vol down & power for 15s to reboot to fastboot again
- flash twrp
- vol up and power to boot to twrp
- flash cm13-firmware.zip
- flash cm13-date.zip & pico-open-gapps.zip
- reboot and done.

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This is what I want. Can I get some help in looking.

>5" or smaller 720-1080p screen
>Any ram that does not lag
>No games required
>SD slot not needed, 32 gb base
>Good camera
>AT&T/Tmobile LTE bands
>Under $350

>>58421722
you dont need to unlock to flash
there's this thread on xda called something like how to easily flash your redmi note 3 pro
follow it and you should be good 2 go

but im on minz's lineage now it's pretty good desu


>>58421728
look into any of the moto phones and see if you're into them i guess
first stop would be visiting at&t and tmobile phones to see what they carry

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Who is the retard that thought it would be a good idea to have a 2mm black line around the screen???

unlocked used galaxy s5 for $154
slightly scratched on the sides
is it a good deal?
(current phone nokia 500)

>>58421728
Sony Xperia X Compact

>>58421806
it's called a bezel m8
and how else do you think they get the costs so low lmao
you dont seriously believe the're using top of the line shit for their budget phones

>>58421806
The black band makes the bezels look smaller when the screen is off or has a dark background

>>58421755
yeah i meant the flash without unlock, although im intending to flash xiaomi.eu

>>58410361
>>58410361
Anyone?

What's the nuttiest, most high spec, best anything phone out right now?

>>58421982
Probably the OnePlus 3T (Snapdragon 821) with 6GB of RAM.

>>58421818
>Sony Xperia X Compact
That's about $400 before taxes from a quick google. Do sony fingerprint sensors even work in the US? I thought those were disabled because "muh patents"
I do own a ps4 so that could be neat to use the integration stuff.

>>58421755
The last moto g I tried was super laggy and the droid turbo my buddy has gets super hot if he uses it for any period of time.

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>>58404907
yo what's a good custom ROM now that CM is dead? I need it ASAP since i gotta factory reset my phone due to a bunch of accumulated issues so I cant wait on Lineage

>>58422201
no not the droids or the g family

>>58421867
why tho

>>58421660
Its Redmi Note 4

Its India, its just being sold there

If its new it should be in China

>>58422469
honestly you should wait for lineage for whatever device you have because you sound like a retard who has no idea what the fuck they're doing

>>58422501
Don't think it's the Note 4, isn't Xioami still banned from selling mediatek phones in India?

>>58422555
they already released the mtk note 4

>>58422582
Yes, and the tweet says it's a "new redmi device" they're announcing

>>58422201
>Do sony fingerprint sensors even work in the US?
Yes, it's exactly the same hardware so just flash an Euro ROM (no need to unlock or anything) and you'll have the fingerprint sensor back.

>>58421755
>>58422487
>how to easily flash your redmi note 3 pro
can you help me locating the thread ? every pajeet is doing his variation of the guide... Otherwise, SHE likes MIUI :)

>>58422950
depends, do you have the kate ver?

Got a Moto Z Play, dont have a case yet though and havent fucked around with any settings to maximize battery life and shit like that. Any tips on that and suggestions on a good case (the ones I look up with good reviews all seem to have like 2-4 reviews)?

>>58423120
nope, kenzo

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How are smartphones faring as far as emulating NDS/PSP/PSX nowadays?

I've got a Note 4 currently and it stutters often on many games so I was looking into possibly upgrading

>>58423143
in that case there are a billion guides you can follow and i cant help u

Have any of you been following upcoming phone rumors?

I have an upgrade in March, looking to trade in my s7 edge.. Saw the s8 leak and looks like shit. Was wondering if any of you knew of a good rectangular shaped phone coming out. Im not really a fan of the curvy samsungs anymore

>>58423210
the only one making true rectangle phones are sony

NEW THREAD

>>58423228

>>58423228

>>58423228

>>58422555
Then its Redmi 4 Prime