/spg/ - Smartphone General - A phone for ants edition

Costco is selling a unlocked 16GB Moto G4 for like $220

Is that a good deal?

Country: USA
Carrier: T-Mobile (I know, I go to Europe a lot so they're really my only option)
Any Xiaomi options open to me? Would prefer something I can flash. Been on an S4 going on four years and it's all cracked and shit.
I have a real camera so phone camera is nice but not hugely important.

>>58649824
Yes
>>58649703
Yes
>>58649610
Yes

It's your best bet if you don't want to import a phone from China.
>>58649868
The Redmi Note 3 has an international edition with the bands you burgers need iirc.

>>58649911
Thanks!

When are we getting the deets on the 'Mercury'?

Is 40€ for a iPhone 5C with a cracked screen a good deal ? I mostly want to use it as a MP3 player since the headphone jack on my current phone doesn't work anymore. Is Linux support is good for it ?

is buying a moto z play a good idea? have a nexus 6 and the amount of heat it produces and the battery life is killing me

4-inch rugged phone?
CAT phones are too big for me.

Galaxy S7 or Xperia XZ?

I haven't browsed this general in months. My Redmi Note 3 Pro is insane. The meme is real.

Thank you /g/

>>58650225
Get the Lenovo P2, pretty much identical specs for way cheaper

>>58650189
no

what linux support its an iphone

buy a galaxy s1 used for like 20$ and a 64gb microsd for another 20$, install voodoo sound and that's that.

Just switched to a Moto G 4th gen (the $100 refurbished best buy was selling) from my Note 7. Is thier an app replacement for the always on display? Or does the Note 7 have special hardware to make that work without drinking battery?


Also I understand Android 7.0 is officially out for it, since my phone is not grabbing it OTA I assume I gotta flash it on? Is that something a pleb like myself can do without killing the phone?

phone died, going for a budget phone:
zenphone laser or moto G4 play?

>>58650418
Moto G4 Play If you're a burger, chinkphone if you aren't

>>58650500
why the distinction? enforced superspyware for motorola exports?

>>58650417
Always on display needs amoled screen to work, as it can switch individual pixels on and off. With LCD all pixels have to be on, so it'll use way more battery.

>>58650524
Most chinkphones don't have all the network bands needed for US carriers

>>58650242
Why would a manlet like you need a rugged phone?

>>58650276
I'd pick the XZ just not to have to deal with touchwiz, but if you don't mind it then the S7 is probably the better phone

>>58650653
What's bad about Touchwiz? I've never used a Samsung before.

>>58650242
don't bother buying a rugged phone it's stupid

buy a regular phone and buy a rugged case

>>58650752
It's been a while since I last used touchwiz but
>ugly and inconsistent design
>loads of samsung bloat apps and useless gimmicks
>laggy and heavy on memory usage

Though from what I've seen/heard its not nearly as bad as it used to be. Still, I prefer android as close to stock as possible. You might find touchwiz to be just fine.

I just noticed on my Moto G the google search bar is on every screen. Long holding it is not giving me a option to remove it. How do I turn it off?

>>58650961
The version on my Note 7 was very light. And with themes it would look 100% like stock android

>>58650752
Sony
>Shit hardware
>Good, relatively close to stock Android software
Samsung
>Fantastic hardware
>Shit software. It might be fast when you buy the phone, but it will get slower at every update.

I'd pick the Samsung one, but both are trade-offs.

>>58650967
Depends on the launcher you have. Easiest way is to get a custom one such as Nova launcher

>>58650967
Google Now launcher does that, use another launcher (Nova Prime) and set it as the default one, then go to settings>apps and delete the data and cache from the "google" and "google now" app, not the "google services" one since that's the store, otherwise it'll still show up in the multitasking screen, now reboot and never use anything google again (gboard, chrome, google, gmail) or you'll get the permanent search bar again, or just flash another rom without gapps/with minimal gapps since you have a very mod friendly phone

>>58651144
Surely I can just remove some of the bloat if I root it?

I was planning on getting a Redmi Note 4, but finding out about the Indian version made me reconsider waiting. Should I wait to get it? Is it already available somewhere?

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Last 2 phones had 5.5" screens, that's over the course of the last 3 years.
I now need the opposite: Smallest form factor possible.

This is what I found so far:
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_495599.html

Anyone else having suggestions for this ᴬᴰᵛᴱᴺᵀᵁᴿᴱ?

>>58651246
>Vibrator
lewd

>>58651246
At that size you might as well go for the smartwatch jew, get a Z3/X Compact if you want a small phone, don't bother with ios shit, it's pure trash.

What's good for T-Mobile? seems like everything is unavailable on that network

>he doesnt own a mate 9
whats ur excuse?

>>58651239
The Indian version is kind of a downgrade from the Note 3 Pro. Weaker SoC and way less LTE bands (you won't get LTE in most places outside India)

>>58651328
>non-honor huawei phone

>>58651274
no, I want a smartphone in smartwatch size. can come with like nothing, but it has to work and hold at least 2 days when idling on the phone network

>>58651182
This is wrong. It's enough to go to settings -> apps -> cogwheel in top right -> default apps -> assist & voice input -> assist app: none, reboot and the search bar is gone in the recent apps screen.

>>58651328
too expensive

>>58651280
OP3T

>>58651337
I felt having a Snapdragon alone would make it worth. I thought having a mediatek soc made it harder to get updates or something like that, guess I was wrong.
Is there going to be any kind of sale because of the chinese new year?

Just got Oneplus 3T.

Man is this phone sublime.

>>58651460
Note 3 Pro has a Snapdragon, the 650, which is more powerful than the SD625 in the Note 4

>>58651565
>powerful
new meme: powerfulness

Asking about Verizon's "upgrade every year" model:

Say I buy a smartphone (let's go with an iPhone 7), and I decide to upgrade to an iPhone 8 next January. Will I still be under the original 24 month contract or does the switch put me into a new 24 month contract?

anyone have an experience buying used off of amazon warehouse? does it come with a warranty, if so how long and can i increase the warranty to a year?

Country: cyka blyat
Any cheap phones 5 inches and under?
Apart from the obvious Moto G4.
I bet the idea of "cheap" will be skewed because we have ridiculous import taxes on electronics.

Actually, what places do you recommend to order phones from? Not US.

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LineageOS is finally here guys.
https://download.lineageos.org/

>>58652489
>https://download.lineageos.org/
I think I bricked my phone with an experimental build

>>58652352
Xiaomi Redmi 4A or Mi4C for ~$100

>>58651359
its better than honor tho

Pretty good deal for americlaps

http://www.gsmarena.com/b_h_is_offering_free_headphones_and_a_battery_pack_with_the_purchase_of_a_honor_6x-blog-22976.php

>>58651845
pls ;-;

>>58654271
they usually give you 1 year warranty. Often the little discount aint worth it tho

>>58654377
seriously? so if i get a like new i get a 1 year discount to boot? do i have to go through the manufacturer or amazon for that?

>>58654402
the phones offered there are mostly returns that amazon couldn't sell otherwise. But I don"t really think getting a phone a "like new" phone at 20 or 30 bux less, but with less warranty, is worth it. Maybe if you're a completely desperate poorfag. But otherwise?

>>58654455
i have the funds to buy new but why not save the cash? while it's a small amount 20 to 30 bucks is still less money that i didn't have to spend. I guess a better question is how long is the warranty on a new product?

> The netherlands
> Doesn't matter as I will likely switch
> Good with facebook, youtube, enough space for updates (my current one is 'full')
> 200 bucks max
> I'm used to a 5 inch screen so that'd be nice

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>charge for 8 hours
>stuck at 88%
>restart phone
>battery at 41%
Is my phone's battery/mobo a kill?

>>58650279
You should've bought a Zuk Z2 instead. Now you're stuck with a phone with inferior SoC

>>58655149
Superior in everything else though

Why does it take like 5 seconds to take a picture on my phone after I press the button? I have a Galaxy S5

what's the catch on the z2? the bezels look hueg

i dont want a case because why buy a tiny phone only to put a huge case on it, is there anything else i can use to protect the screen that isn't a shitty glue-on piece of glass? ive got cats and all the dumb tricks like running a shower for a couple minutes didn't do shit.

should i just give up and go with a case?

>>58655105
Moto G4 Play

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ZTE Warp 7 - $70

Decent budget phone.

5.5" 720p
Quadcore snapdragon 410 - Not super powerful but its $70
2gb Ram
USB type C Connector

>>58655257
Try resetting the camera settings

I have a Moto G. Is upgrading to a Moto G3 Play worth it?

>>58655531
Pretty nice. Should have made it 5" though

>>58655611
how do I do that

>>58655531
>>58655531
Can you unlock it?

>>58655657
Go settings -> apps -> select your camera app -> clear data

>>58655621
You mean Moto G4 Play?

>>58650242
Galaxy rugby pro

>>58651514
Did you notice any input lag?

>>58655685
didn't work, but I just realized the auto-detect low light levels is what's causing it. anyone know why?

>>58649671
What Xiaomi phone is this?

>>58655704
Nope. The G4 has hardly any ROM support.

>>58655780
Xiaomi Mi S leaked specs

>>58655792
But there isn't such a phone as "G3 Play"

>>58655763
Try disabling picture stabilization

>>58655628
yea but the bezels arent that hueg, I had a warp elite beforehand 5.5" screen but square huge bezels this one feels much better

>>58655840
>no G3 Play
Oops, the 5 inch one

>>58656183
That is indeed the G4 Play like the previous anon said, you're just dumb, as for if it's worth upgrading from a Moto G1 depends on you, the phone still has the old SD410 but now it packs an extra GB of ram, keeps the removable battery, supports LTE, some models are dual sim+SD card, is bigger and is a lot sturdier than the G3 or even the G2, it's also the most popular of the G4 family, having 4 official builds of popular/known roms (AOSP EX, LineageOS, Resurrection Remix and AOKP), a few unnoficial ones (XOSP, XenonHD, crDroid, CM13, CM14.1, ZephyrOS) plus 2 custom kernels if you want to overclock/underclock it.

It does have its downsides, mainly only being splash resistant whereas previous moto G's were waterproof, no longer having a notification LED (only a hidden bluish white one that can be enabled only while charging) and worse camera than the G3, but then again it costs way less than usual (99-130 dollars, it used to be $179).

https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4-play/development

https://download.lineageos.org/harpia

>>58655749
not that anon but I just got mine a couple days ago too, shocked at how amazing it is. first full charge and drain got me close to 6 hrs screen on, no touch lag on mine everything flies... it's insane, idk why I didn't get one sooner

>>58656183

>>58655127 This is Moto G4. Hope you don't get a buggy unit.

>>58656382
>>58655127
Have you tried a factory reset?

>>58655249
Literally isn't.
>worse camera
>worse DAC
>micro USB instead of type C
>3GB ram instead of 4GB
>much more delayed and infrequent updates

Only advantage is slightly bigger screen and slightly better battery life.

>>58656509
>worse DAC
Hahahahahaha nice one

>>58656335
I was talking about the 2015 Moto G. That one has more roms than the G4.

>>58649824
No. They're 200 on Amazon

>>58656539
How many more roms do you need?

>>58656435
Yes. A dozen times now. Tried installing CM13 and some other ROMs. Battery's still fucked

>>58656539
The G3? I don't know, it has a better camera than the G1 but it has a smaller battery than the G4 Play and it's unremovable, it also lacks the notification LED.

Don't bother with the G3 Turbo, it packs a mediatek processor and those almost never get custom roms, why do you need them so much anyway?

>>58656650
Time to RMA it then

>>58656599
>>58656665
I'd like my phone to have rom support for years.

>>58656713
Then stick with the Moto G1, it's among the most popular phones on xda right behind the Redmi Note 3 Pro, i'd say you have until 2022 before support for it wanes since it's more or less the thinkpad X200 of phones for /g/entoomen.

Why should I consider buying anything other than a 7 Plus?

>inb4 muh headphone jack

I literally do not care about that. If I want to listen to music properly I'm going to listen to it on my computer.

Any real alternatives to the Sony compact line yet? I am completely in love with the moto e 2nd Gen form factor. Small svreen, soft rounded back, thick. It's so nice to hold.

Is Nextbit Robin gud or is there better phone for $160?

I kinda like its form factor.

>>58657172
Yes, it's good. Got official LineageOS support too

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Drank the koolaid got the iPhone 7. Love live photos and the messenger and camera. Wish I had the customization of Nova and Swiftkey. I know it's an app but iOS version sucked.

I got a return window but don't know if I want to give all that up for Samsung s7.

How's Wileyfox Swift 2?

should I wait for the oneplus 4? Looking to upgrade from the Asus Zenfone 2. Mainly want a good camera (zefone's is trash) and fingerprint reader.

>>58657577
Depends, if they go full meme like with the OP3T they might shove a UHD screen, SD835, 8GB of ram, 256GB for storage and a 4000 mAh battery for $500 or so.

Buy mi5 now or wait for mi S?

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Two things.

My v10 is fucked. It's getting the boot loop problem. I would call LG and tell them to fix their shit but 1) it's been past a year and 2) I broke the screen and fixed it myself. So I'm sure they would say no.
Is there anything around that will let me flash it? Use to it with my G2 a lot.

If(!flashing my phone)
Since I'm still paying for the shit I guess I'll just buy some other budget one. Got a GoPhone from Samsung but can't root it either to get all their bloatware off. Normally I'd research myself but a bit busy to do that. I think I can get a new one from att now but fuck them. Couldn't even root the v10. I don't do much with root but I still like the possibilities.
So
>possibly new phone
>taking recommendations on current, used, and chink phones
>USA
>only features I'd care about is probably the tap feature for screen activation, root availability, internal storage, and sd card availability
>how big doesn't matter, but might try going for something below 5" this time, still would like to hear phablets though
>since I'm asking for even current models budget isn't neccessary, but anything not current then ~$200
>inb4 someone says I'm using meme arrows wrong

Thanks to anyone who helps!

>>58656986
Not really unless you like apple, the SE is apparently a good small phone but those shit specs and sub-720p screen say otherwise, it's a 4s with a fingerprint scanner.

I feel you mate, my moto E1 is still alive and kicking to this day, i will never throw it away because it was a gift from my beloved little cousin and it looks cool with the blue back cover it came with.

>>58657796
LG can still repair it (read: toss it in a warehouse, give you a new one to stop your complaints and then repair your original phone and sell it refurbished at half price after 2 years) for a fee you know, just tell them you did this and that to the phone and they'll understand, it's much cheaper than repairing it in a shady store where the owner can swap your parts for old ones.

LG G2 is pretty solid and has a lot of third party support, it's also safe from bootloops.

I have a chance to get a Galaxy S7 for about $125 (I broke my Note 4 unfortunately and AT&T offered me that as a deductible for my insurance). Is there anything better I can get for around the same price or should I just go ahead and pay the jews?

>>58658086
It's a really good deal, but ask first how much for a S7E instead, it's way better than the vanilla S7.

>>58657796
Ask for service.

If they can't give it on good conditions, come back and order the chinkphone of the week.

Yes $200 and under exists even for pretty damn current (but midrange - still, they're new models with really rather new chipsets) phones.

>>58658150
Okay, I'll look into that. How do both compare to the Note 4 in terms of performance, hardware, and software? I'm trying to find a bright side to this but either way, I'm really gonna miss my old phone

>>58658079
I'm still using LG G2 and it remains a great phone to this day. Display is awesome with great screen-to-body ratio and battery life is sick. I'm sure phones today are faster but running CM13 performance is still totally smooth and it doesn't feel outdated at all.

>>58658079
Well I guess I can still give it a try. You don't think they'll say anything when I tell them the screen broke and I repaired it with a third party screen? What about all my "personal" data and such? Still no way I can just flash things onto it? One thing I noticed is it gets too hot. Maybe some kind of software/firmware on it is causing it to get too hot and reboot like it does?

I still have my G2. Maybe I should just flash another ROM on it, get a sim adapter and reuse it.

Thanks for the advice none the less.

>>58658160
Guess just like the other anon said, I can give it another try. Still going to see if I can't fix this one somehow.

Thanks for the advice still.

>>58658213
Maybe I should try CM13 on mine. It's kind of slow now. Might need to do something to speed it back up.
I think the display on my G2 looks better than my v10. Though this dumb Galaxy Express 3 might be beating the G2 by a small bit.

>>58658166
Obviously they're much better than a stock Note 4 in almost all aspects (camera, battery, software, hardware, design), but they both lack the tank-like build of the N4 so they might not survive multiple drops, removable battery is also gone but the standard battery is slightly bigger to compensate (3200 vs 3600 mAh), my only complaint is no type C when it was standard on flagships.

>>58658287
>usb c on flagships
Androids are coming with c now? I must be really out of the loop.

>>58658287
Alright, I'll give the jews a call tomorrow to see about getting an S7E instead. Thanks for your help.

>>58657762
Wait for Mi S.

>>58658317
The top of the line models had that like one year ago already.

"Everything" up to not entirely destitute smartphones on Type-C/USB3.x is in the process of happening only now, though. And not done yet.

>>58658353
I guess I'll have to check then.

>>58658350
Speaking of Mi S we know some specs but is there any rumor of price yet?

okay shuttle+ is hot garbage now
what's a good replacement app for music?

>>58658392
Probably not cheap, considering 128 GB internal storage

>>58658396
what happened to shuttle?

>>58658086
personally, i wouldn't take it. unless they're fine giving you an international version, you get a locked bootloader and underwhelming battery life

>>58658287
>type C
Meme

>>58658509
>turn on bluetooth
>connect to speaker
>music won't play
>try twitch, sound works fine
>turn off bluetooth music plays

last week I couldn't reorder playlist items

Moto G3/4 or Galaxy J5?

>>58658032
SE has 6s innards in 5s body. Surely the specs couldn't be that bad? But yeah, you will have to deal with 720p screen and ireOS.

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>mfw refreshing download.lineageos.org every 5 minutes waiting for a new build

Do I get to the moto G4 plus now or wait and get the G5?

>>58658863
Skip the 4th gen. Lots of users, including me, have problem with the battery. Lelnovo doesn't even address it.

>>58658645
Moto G4, how is this even a question.

>>58658863
>>58658911
Also overheating, screen flickering, screen burn-in when it doesn't have an AMOLED panel, too big and slow fingerprint scanner, it is sad that their cheapest 2016 G device, the G4 Play, is the best of the bunch, even though it's a barely upgraded Moto G3.

>>58659024
Moto G LTE is the last gud Moto, IMO. Another brand getting fucked by Lelnovo

>>58658983
>>58658911
>>58659024
So, G3 then? I don't even want many functions from my phone really.

>>58655149
The Zuk is ugly as fuck and that naming is just terrible. Zuk?????? Id rather a le lepro lemax leco le le le

>>58658911
>battery issues
If you're this >>58655127 guy, did you fuck around with custom roms? If you did you might have accidentally wiped your battery stats (this, APN and IMEI wipes are common), in that case try recalibrating the battery, does the phone overheat when you leave it idle? In that case it's totally a faulty battery, i hope you know how to reflash stock roms, lock/hide the unlocked bootloader and still have your warranty.

How does OP3 (non-T) compare to OPO? Battery? Display quality? Camera quality? ROMs?

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In the market for a new phone, is this still cool?

>>58659134
Specs is outdated now but if you're a Motofag like me go ahead.

I'd buy another Moto G LTE but there are better chinkphones at that price

>>58659182
>did you fuck around with custom roms?
After the problem arose.

>in that case try recalibrating the battery
Already did the manual and the app still no dice

>does the phone overheat when you leave it idle?
Nope

>i hope you know how to reflash stock roms, lock/hide the unlocked bootloader and still have your warranty.
I might do that but after I buy a temporary one first

>>58659223
>Motofag like me go ahead.
I only used a Razr as far as Motos go.
I would honestly love to go with a Sony since they're what I've mainly used since they were called Sony Ericsson and I drowned my Xperia J just recently but shit's way too expensive for me right now.

>>58659024
What about the moto z play instead? I know it's in a higher range but does I think have the same issues or any similar ones?

>>58659134
The G3 is kinda old, a solid phone but most stores only sell the 1/8 version instead of the superior 2/16 one, the G4 Play is more or less a reskinned Moto G3 with removable 2800 mAh battery, 2/16 standard and dual SIM+SD card setup but without the water/dust resistance, only splash, a fair tradeoff imo.

>>58659242
No real issues but it has meh camera and specs for its price ($350+ for budget camera, SD650 and 3GB RAM, the $150 RN3P offers the same) and since it has an amoled screen it will get the inevitable burn-in after 3 years of use, good battery though, get it only if you're allergic to imported chinkphones.

>>58659276
I'm in Aus so the chinkphones don't really work on most of the bands here, this is one of the best options not apple

>>58651221
you can get rid of them even without a root, just get a package disabler app

>>58659276
On second though, any other recommendations at that price?

Is the Mi software a botnet? Keylogger?

What are the downsides to cyanogenmod?

So the initial impressions of the Redmi Note 4 SD version of India is that it has a massively better camera than the Redmi Note 3 Pro and has a better camera than the Zuk Z2.

>>58658983
5'5" is a little too large for me.

Are things like text or app data available for copying when connected to the computer?

>>58658863
g5 of course its gonna have the battery life of moto z play while being cheaper than it also nfc
bout to release in march or april

>>58659399
Xiaomi phones have analytics. You need to run a third party ROM to avoid that.

I use www.mi-globe.com, it's a customizable version of xiaomi.eu builds (debloated official) so everything is just as stable as stock but you can remove the Xiaomi services to remove the analytics and micloud stuff.

Downsides to CyanogenMod is putting up with pajeets bullshit and having harmless random error messages pop up for no reason while you're using your phone once or twice a day and everyone calls it stable because the errors are harmless

What's a good weather widget that follows material design? Looking for something that will give me the forecast for the next few days. The one baked in on my Moto g is only for a day and it's also a clock

Where do you guys get your phones from? Chink and non-chink.

>>58659593
Source? That's pretty impressive.

>>58660029
>non-chink
Amazon

>chink
Most buy from GearBest & GeekBuying because it's often cheaper.

Although, some anon reported getting free phones from AliExpress because of the 60 day refund policy

>>58660055
Never mind, Just checked the price and the redmi note 4 snapdragon is 30 bucks more for an inferior SoC.

>>58657524
So does like nobody here have one?

>>58649671
> The Mi S is said to feature a 4.6-inch 1080p display with 600-nit brightness and 2.5D curved glass on top, the Snapdragon 821 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 12 MP main camera with Sony's IMX378 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, 4K video capture, and dual-LED flash. The selfie snapper will be a 4 MP unit with f/2.0 aperture also (and 1080p video recording).
> Keeping things juiced up will be a 2,600 mAh battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 through a USB Type-C port. A 3.5mm headset jack is in too. The phone's dimensions are 128.3 x 64.2 x 8.2 mm, and it weighs 138g. A fingerprint scanner will probably be embedded in that physical Home button you can see on the front.
The only thing I can weep about is a non-removable battery.

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If the back of this isnt glass Im buying it.

But I have the feeling theyre going to try to copy samsungs wireless charging.

>>58660055
http://tech.firstpost.com/reviews/lenovo-z2-plus-review-hard-to-beat-in-the-sub-rs-20k-segment-but-camera-is-disappointing-340960.html/3

http://tech.firstpost.com/reviews/xiaomi-redmi-note-4-review-the-best-budget-smartphone-made-better-358344.html

>>58660156
> samsungs wireless charging
Wat

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>>58660162
Oh look, you're full of shit.

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>>58660162
>>58660299
Also

>>58660153
>4.6
I have owned an s4 since launch, do you think I will get used to the smaller screen if I get this beast?

>>58660299
>>58660323
Here comes the zuk shill brigade

>>58652417
Got my redmi 4 from Amazon. I'm not complaining.

What is a good phone that DOES NOT have a fingerprint reader? I don't live in a country that needs walls or have nigger problems. I can leave the phone on a glass table and double tap to open. $150 or less.

>>58660510
Oukitel K10000

>>58660516
>mt6573

Ummmm ok?

>>58656352
I just waiting for them to restock the 128gb in Europe.
Can you try writing super fast on the keyboard and see how it behaves?

>>58660542
It's actually 6735, and it's good because it's got a 10000mAh battery built in

>>58660516
>2gb ram
>720p on a 5.5 screen
Disgusting

>>58660614
I got a 128gb one where I live but it's the only place in the country that even sells the 3T

>>58660649
>needing more than 720p on a pocket sized screen
>is probably using a 24inch 1080p or 1440p screen
Kek

>>58660624
Reminder mt6735 is significantly slower than Qualcomm's absolute lowest end SoC sd430

Like you should not pay over $60 for a phone with mt6735

So just ordered my first smartphone (android) here's my intended app list what should I add/change?

nova launcher
obscuracam
chatsecure
signal
geolog
minimal UI (icon pack)
dashclock
poweramp
noroot firewall 
greenify
myboy
sdmaid
twitter
fdroid
tinfoil for facebook
spotify

>>58660666
Wtf I just checked and it's available for immediate shipping

>>58660730
shuttle+ > poweramp
the fuck you need sdmaid for even
and I'd also get klwp but that's only if you wanna play around with shit

>>58660739
shuttle + it is, sd maid for clearing cache

Is there any way to install an app in a sandbox (or something similar) where I could give it pseudo-root privileges without actually needing to root my device? It would be nice if that option existed. Communication with apps outside the sandbox is unnecessary, but preferably apps installed within it would be able to run together.

Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon edition on aliexpress when?

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>>58649671
Trying to buy a good phone in Australia from retail for under $500

Is Oppo R9s is a good phone? Been considering it for a while, and the feedback seems to be good to me.

If not, is there a better phone with better performance that's actually retail and is under $500?

>>58660165

The galaxy has wireless charging

Is this a good deal?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Lenovo-ZUK-Z2-5-0-INCH-1920x1080-ZUI2-0-OS-Snapdragon-820-Quad-Core-up-to/32689243744.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10501_10503_10000032_119_10000025_10000029_430_10000028_10060_10062_10056_10055_10000062_10054_10059_10099_10000022_10000012_10103_10000015_10102_10096_10000018_10000019_10000056_10000059_10052_10053_10107_10050_10106_10051_10000053_10000007_10084_10118_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10115_10000041_10000044_10078_10079_10000038_429_10073_10000035_10121-10051_10503_10501,searchweb201603_1,afswitch_1,single_sort_2_default&btsid=348bb6a2-ceaf-4fd4-8963-183cf94f956b

>>58658690
https://jenkins.lineageos.org/job/android/rssAll

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Just ordered the oneplus 3t

feels good man

Motorola g4 play (125 euro) vs g 4th gen (165 euro) vs E 3rd gen (107 euro)

>See LeEco Cool 1 Dual
>Check out reviews
>Phone gets warm (SD652 problem) but camera reviews are generally positive
>Tell myself to buy after the Chinese New Year
>Check new video reviews about the phone
>See comparison to Redmi Note 4 India
>Redmi Note 4 India Edition has better camera photos
>Redmi Note 4 will be a lot more expensive on launch.

I'll probably get to buy one in March or August.

>>58661294
how much did you pay?

>>58660879
for that price you could get a better soc

>>58661308
Got any comparisons?

Quick question here.

Should I buy phone with 4GB or 3GB RAM is enough?
Is there noticeable difference?

>>58660510
Lg stylo 2

Is Moto X Style worth it for ca.
249$ (Poland)? I currently have Moto G3 1/8 version.

>>58661182
No, banggood had it for $161 with a coupon

>>58661321

It's by pajeets though

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H4CS3vW9x0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHxYp7c57Uo

This is in poo but is kinda longer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDtWg_Zq6lM

what's the "next big thing" in smartphones?

>>58659220
You'll miss Android in a few months, none of the critical apps work and notifications for the Android compatibility layer suck...

>>58661468
Dual cameras and bezeless screens, AI assistants

>>58661562
>Dual cameras
superb
>bezeless screens
NiCE
>AI assistants
normies ruin everything

hey /g/,i need a cheap android phone that will be fast enough to have a few apps on it.

>>58661582
How cheap?

>>58661591
~180 pounds at most

>>58661342
It generally depends on how you use it. For example, I don't play games, I don't use facebook, I close apps after I use them. 2 GB is ok for me.

>>58661582
Moto G4 / G4 Play
Nextbit Robin
Wileyfox Swift 2
BQ Aquaris X5

>>58661678
>I close apps after I use them
You realise you don't need to close apps on android?

>>58661299
Or a xiaomi redmi 4

>>58661742
You realise I like having 2gb of RAM?

>>58661597
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 if it's available for the price, or Redmi Note 3 Pro

>>58661947
Doesnt matter how much ram you have
http://www.howtogeek.com/127388/htg-explains-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-task-killer-on-android/

thinking about getting a galaxy s7

been using a Nexus 5X for the last year. I love the camera but hate that it's so big yet still has shitty battery. i do not game or care about a big screen much.

what's the competition for s7? Something smaller than the 5X yet still a very good camera and hopefully better battery plus decent performance. The Pixel obviously but i'm not looking to drop over 700 euros on a phone. I'm in Finland, I could get a S7 for 450e.

What other phones should I be considering? No phablets, nothing bigger than the 5X.

>>58649671
>The real small screen flagship
>4.6 inches

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>>58661569
>Dual cameras
>superb
Dual cameras are the biggest meme in the history of photography. Have you ever seen a dual camera DSLR? No? Well there's a reason for that.

>>58662313
Just get the S7. Other than the Pixel and iPhone 7 nothing comes close to it in terms of camera quality, especially at the price you're getting it.

Need to replace my trusty Nexus 4, what's a comparable phone in terms of price/performance ratio?

>>58661299
>Motorola g4 play (125 euro)
What the hell man, the G 3rd costs that amount where I'm from.

>>58662663
>If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features, budget and size.

Just hit up a local store and wrote down stuff that looked promising:
>Alcatel 5080 X
>Lenovo C2 Power
>Zenfone 2
>HTC Desire 628
>LG X Power
>Xperia E5
>Xiaomi Mi4
>Xiaomi Redmi 3S
>LG K10
How shit am I for deciding on these to pick between?

>>58662017
I'd rather close the app so others can use the RAM than let is use up RAM when I'll not be using it.

>>58662805
Did you even read the article? Android will remove apps from RAM automatically when other apps need it. You closing the apps yourself does literally nothing expect use more battery life making android relaunch apps that it shouldn't be needing to.

>>58662755
You're better off getting a chinkphone

>>58662907
But the majority of those listead are chink anyway.

>>58662920
I mean a chinkphone from online, you'll get a better phone for the same price

>>58662979
I can't be bothered waiting two months and being unsure whether they'll actually deliver it, plus I need one now since my last one drowned.

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>>58649671
http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_7_nougat_update_delayed_wont_be_coming_this_month-news-22990.php

>Back in November last year, ZTE said that the Nougat update for the Axon 7 will be rolled out in January. Following this, the Chinese company even launched Axon 7 Nougat beta programs in Germany and the US.

>However, it has now been revealed that the update has been delayed. According to a Facebook post from ZTE Germany, the update won't be coming this month, but will be made available sometime in Q1, meaning either in February or March.

>The company says the software in its current state doesn't meet their "quality standards." The beta testing, meanwhile, will continue. In fact, the company is doubling the number of beta testers so that the final rollout can happen as soon as possible.

What does /g/ thing of BQ Aquaris?

>>58662724
There is a sale going on here, so I'm heading to the store soon. Not surr if I should go for the 4g or play version, heard good reviews about the 4g but over here people seem to like the play better.

>>58662755
Get either one of the Xiaomi's, Mi4 for better camera and performance, Redmi 3S for battery life. All the others have terrible SoC's and/or battery life.

>>58663289
G4 Play is smaller and has removable battery which a lot of people like. If you prefer a bigger screen or if you play a lot of games then the normal G4 is better.

It's very simple object for android.
Is this thing exist before?
i never discovered this emoji 1weeks ago

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>>58663386
Damn

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>>58663386
>>58663401
Depends on your android version

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Is this a meme or is it actually a good deal?

>>58663914
Idk but this is one ugly phone

>>58650242
not rugged but z compact series are generally pretty durable. have a z3 compact in a case and i've dropped it while downhill longboarding and it's fine.

not sure what conditions you're looking to use it in, but no cracks after falling 3 or so feet while going close to 35 mph is pretty good.

>>58650418
>phone:
>zenphone laser or moto G4 play?
If you get the laser, get a case ASAP, especially if it's the zenfone 3 laser.

It slipped off my lap and now the screen is shattered in one of the corners and that was after I had it for two days. Shit sucks.

That said, it's an amazing phone for <200 usd.

>>58663914
Plenty of phones around with similar/better specs for that price

>>58663998
Not really, bland maybe but not ugly imo

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>>58649671
http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u-ultra/

it is here

>>58664012
they are beautiful jap engineering devices, why do you need to destroy them? :(((

>>58661543
I use BB10 on a BlackBerry Z30 rn, so I don't think I'll miss it. You can side load android apps anyway

F-Droid seems pretty cool though

So how wary should I be of buying used phones?

>>58649671
SMALL PHONE WHEN

So is the one plus 3t good ?

>>58665034
Yes

I was wondering if it's camera is decent enough

>>58657502
Why would anyone do that? Android 7.0 is so much more intuitive than iOS.

>>58664416
BB is pretty much EOL so I see no reason buying it in 2017.

>>58660614
works great both tap typing and swiping, using google keyboard and swiftkey

Should I buy a used Z3 or a used Z3 Compact?

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>>58659883
Just freeze it, nigger! Freeze the shit you don't need.

>>58659994
weather timeline

>>58665245
Yes

What's the best way to root a Nexus 7 2013? I've always been a bit weary of flashing random closed source binaries that break security measures so I've put off rooting this thing since I last flashed it back to stock

>>58665385
Is flashing this the best way to go about it?

https://download.chainfire.eu/1021/SuperSU/SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip

>>58665470
Try it and see what happens, remember rooting will trigger safetynet

http://www.howtogeek.com/241012/safetynet-explained-why-android-pay-and-other-apps-dont-work-on-rooted-devices/

>>58665579
I'm still worried my device might be compromised. Its a little suspicious its suddenly so unresponsive after flashing it...

>>58649671
>a new 4.6" phone
BUY BUY BUY

Has anyone else had their wi-fi completely stop working on an LG g3? Is there any way to fix it?

>>58661562
I'm all for dual cameras if the lenses are wide enough to take 3d pictures. But I guess then they would need to be at the top and bottom

>>58662313
Wait what, S7 is 450 here? The OP3T is more

>>58661468
losing more basic features. The iPhone 8 will have no ports and you can only wirelessly charge your phone

>>58665995
Yeah, I'm also wondering where he is finding it for that price

Pretty sure I'm getting the Redmi note 3 for uni. Decided against the Redmi 4 prime due to processor and bezel issue. Wise choice? I'll definitely miss the 5"form factor though. I don't trust Zuk and don't need a sd820. Much rather have good battery.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S8

http://venturebeat.com/2017/01/26/this-is-the-samsung-galaxy-s8-launching-march-29/

5.8 or 6.2 inch screens
No home button
New side button for Google Assistant
Fingerprint sensor mounted next to rear camera
USB C
Price Increase
March 29th

>>58666086
>processor and bezel issue
???

>>58666104
That's just too big

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My OP3T arrives in a few hours.

The first thing I'm going to do is create a Nandroid backup, is this smart?
What works better on Oneplus, CWM or TWRP?

What are some other things you do right away when getting a new device? (Other than setting up launchers/settings/apps)

--

It came while writing this, hyped, charging now.
How long do you let it charge before using? I'm always paranoid about giving it an "initial charge" before turning it on. Is this a myth?

>>58666487
Li-ion batteries don't need that drain-full charge routine

>>58666497

Right? I figured as much, but still am always paranoid about that initial charge.

>>58666533
Well, no need to be. It used to be a thing with older battery tech but li-ion works differently so it's no longer required. You're good to go right away

>>58666487
Use TWRP, CWM is deprecated. Backup EFS also.

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>>58666104
>5.8" and 6.2", ideal size for vain niggers and dumb women
>no more GOAT capacitive buttons, supposedly gotten rid of for the nonexistent supersonic fingerprint scanner under the screen
>dedicated button for botnet
>fingerprint scanner right next to the camera for extra shekels worth of repairs when normalfags no doubt scratch the lens while trying to unlock the fucking thing because we want to be the next "You're holding it the wrong way"
>3000 mAh for a QHD AMOLED 6" monster
>ONLY 4GB OF RAM
>but look goyim, we kept the 3.5mm jack for your convenience! make sure you buy our gimped 900 dollars device because we aren't greedy, like apple


J U S T
U
S
T

>>58666123
Sd625 is very much lower in performance compared to sd650 right? I'd imagine the 650 would fare better in the future too.

Redmi 4 has a huge bezel near the edge of the screen from previous photos. They've fixed it but don't know if chink sellers are selling that yet or not.

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>>58666746
I mean I guess a phone that big works for women because they have a purse to carry their shit in and they use the phone with two hands in any case. But I don't want to lug around something that large in my pocket

How do I remove Gapps from my phone?

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>wanna get an iphone 6S Super just to take good selfies on snapchat to tindercrush
>also want to be able to take good pictures

For some reason it feels like any android phone cannot have a good camera lens. What 2 do.
t. poorboy

>>58666222
The 5.8in is equal to a 5.1in phone and 6.2in like a 5.5in.

The increase in screen size is due to smaller bezels not due to a bigger phone, you people are dense sometimes

>>58665125
nope apple just werks

>>58666779
SD650 I'd more powerful yes, but the difference isn't that huge. SD625 gets around 62k in antutu benchmark and SD650 gets around 76k. The SD625 is also more battery efficient so battery life is way longer.

The black bezel is also on the Redmi Note 3 (not as huge though). With both Redmi 4 and Note 3 you can hide it if you take the grey colour because the phone is black on the front.

>>58666969
iPhone SE

How much do I need to spend to make a noticable upgrade from my Zenfone 2? Should I wait a few more years, or is the OnePlus3 as good as I hear?

normie here, what's the consensus on unlocked vs buying from carrier? pros/cons? can buying from carrier ever be cheaper?

What's the best GPS app for Android, privacy wise? Is there even one that's decent or are they all horrific for privacy?

>>58667428
Make sure it's the 3T if you're getting it. But they'll probably say something about Oneplus 4 soon so I'd wait for that

whats the best <=$200US unlocked phone I could get right now

not falling for the zenfone 2 meme again

>>58667438
If you want a normie phone, and you know you'll be with the carrier for awhile, then you're essentially getting a flat discount on your phone.

>>58666855
flash aosp

>>58667438
buying unlocked pros
>faster phone updates
>free to choose almost any phone you want
>no pre-installed unremoveable bloatware from carrier
>no contracts so you can change carrier if you find a better deal
>cheaper plans in general, especially if your carrier isn't one of the big 4
>in the case of some manufacturers (google) you get a better warranty
>unlocked phones hold their value longer, good if you plan to resell it
buying unlocked cons
>much higher upfront price (but usually cheaper long-term if you shop)
>in the case of some manufacturers (LG) you get worse customer support
>you have to do some homework to see if your unlocked phone is compatible with your carrier

>>58649671
>x compact from amazon available SOON

phew

>>58667579
So what should I do right now if I'm just using a shitty $20 prepaid koodo plan. Should I get a phone with a contract? I really only need unlimited text and 100 minutes a month or so. Do they allow you to get those deals with shitty plans like what i want?

>>58667606
You should definitely not get a contract. You'd be paying for stuff you don't need. If you're happy with Koodo and you get reception when you need it (you should since they use Telus' towers), I suggest you pick out an unlocked phone you want that has features you like (ask here) and just swap the sim card over from your current phone. Check the site frequencycheck.com to see if the phone you decide on is compatible with Telus.

>>58667712
Cool.

Any suggestions for a <$200USD unlocked phone? I'm in Canada.

My searches have found pretty much the honor 6x and the moto g4.

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AUX chord or Bluetooth in a car

Which one uses less battery?

>>58667309
My RN3P gets 86k AnTuTu, the difference in use is bigger than benchmarks show because sd625 has MOAR CORES while sd650 has double single threaded performance with the A72 cores.

Think Intel vs AMD right now. Sd650 is much faster.

>>58667789
Bluetooth is worse audio quality because it is compressed. Aux is better but even better is simply using a flash drive with your music on it directly connected to stereo.

>>58667789
AUX by far, but you should just plug an usb drive on your car stereo, wastes no battery this way.

>but muh gee-pee-es

You cannot be this fucking retarded, i bet you have a smartwatch too.

Why does my Galaxy S5 sometimes burn through the battery like crazy, and sometimes not, when in neither case I have no apps or programs running?

>>58667736
/g/ will probably recommend you a chinkphone like Xiaomi, but I don't know much about their compatibility with bands in Canada nor their quality in general. If I were you I'd prefer a better quality phone that's secondhand rather than a cheap new one. If you want to go the first route, check here: https://swappa.com/devices/unlocked?market=ca&platform=android

If you do want a cheap, new, unlocked phone, I think the Moto G4 is an alright choice if you care more about software and the Honor 6X if you care more about the camera.

>>58667891
How old is it? If 2+ years then just swap the battery for a new one, preferably an extended zerolemon.

Go to settings and in accounts turn off auto-sync, then turn off bluetooth and location when not in use, they're a massive battery drain.

>>58667898
>>58667736
RN3P gets LTE on all providers in Canada.

Does anybody know if it's possible to allow an android to use a different androids nfc reader through bluetooth? I came across an article that said it was possible, but they never explained how. I have a 4.1 android with an NFC reader, a 6.0 android without one, and an app that needs 4.4.

Thinking of getting a V10 or a Moto X Pure, which is better? They have almost identical specs except for ram, the V10 has 4gb compare to the Motos 3gb does. But then again the V10 is prone to boot loop so I don't know.

Is there any substantial difference between Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 and Snapdragon 625? Thinking on whether to get a redmi note 4 or a redmi note 4 pro

>>58668569
I would get neither, honestly. The V10 will bootloop, and I say that as an LG fanboy and owner of V20. The X pure is starting to show its age (came out Sep/2015) and with Lenovo it won't be supported much longer.

TL;DR - Can you make a Nandroid backup of your phone without rooting it?

(I don't want to lose official OTA updates. I'm tired of dealing with all the problems that come with fucking up flashing ROMs)

I know it isn't rocket science, but I just bought my phone outright and I'm not willing to risk losing ANY features due to custom ROMs, however I still want a Nandroid backup so I can go back to Day 1 if I ever need to.

I've just started sifting through guides for getting a Nandroid backup for my OP3T and already the guide is out of date and people are talking about their phones fucking up in the thread, I can't deal with this shit anymore.

I just want a Nandroid backup without compromising the stock ROM and the ability to continue to get official android updates. Is this possible?

>>58668673
MT is shit

I'm looking for the best phone I can get with HDMI output for somewhere around $400 or less. I'm using a 6p with Chromecast right now and I'm so tired of the lag for emulation gaming purposes. I was very interested in the Axon 7, still am really, but no mhl or HDMI out of any kind unfortunately.

>>58668850
You need good CPU for emulation, look into Zuk Z2

Should I install MIUI8 on Zuk Z2 or their indian rom?

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I bought a Moto G4 Play for $101 out the door unlocked, but am wondering if I should have gotten the G4 for $179 16GB instead while it was on sale.

>>58668948
Unless I'm missing something, the Zuk doesn't have and HDMI output.

https://www.freetel-japan.com/


how good are these things any owners

>>58669423
No, the G4 has a fuckload of downsides, the G4 Play is a reskinned G3, but in essence it's what the G4 should have been.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/moto-g4-problems

Google "moto g4 screen burn in" and "moto g4 overheating" for more info, Lenovo didn't know what the fuck they were doing when they bought the Motorola brand, we'll see if they're able to get their shit together with the G5.

Hai /csg/, I'm buyan RN3P. Which variant should I buy for Burgerland? There's like global, prime, etc.