/spg/ - Smartphone General - Thicc Edition

First for the Blackberry Mercury being actually good

Is the Moto z worth getting over the Moto z play if it comes with the battery mod for free?

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Just installed win10 and it won't read my RN3P. I feel retarded, I've tried everything I found on google. I don't have wpdmtp.inf in my inf folder and even with the drivers I downloaded it's not showing up.
I'm so fucking stupid.

About to get a Moto Z Play for tomorrow, any objections?

>>58813382
They're going to announce a new Moto Z soon. Either spend the same amount of money and get the newer model or spend less money and get the current model

>>58813343
??
What are you trying to do?

About to get the OnePlus 3T and hook it up with Tmobile? It works with Tmobile right? I'm in south Florida brehs

What options are there for front facing stereo speakers? Besides HTC (every photo I've seen from a HTC has looked out of focus) and the ZTE Axon 7 (heard it has issues with WiFi/phone signals)

>>58813442
>>58813130
Yeah.

>>58813406
Just trying to connect it. The PC won't read it because it hasn't got the drivers

>>58813477
Sony Xperia phones

>>58813506
No drivers required to view an android device as a mass storage device afaik. Did you configure it on your phone?

>>58813554
It worked just fine with Windows 7, formatted yesterday and upgraded to win 10 but it doesn't show up

>>58813042
Any word on when that's supposed to come out?

>>58813506
Install
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224386526
and
http://adbdriver.com/

>>58813541
>Sony
Don't they have massive issues RE overheating and poor software?

>>58813620
I've seen unveiling dates but that's it

>>58813623
I installed the drivers but it's still not showing up on "this pc"

>>58813863
Restart your PC and change cables, it's always something silly like this.

>>58813042
Nigga fuck your gross op

why is smartphone general basically android general?

are all of you too poor to own a real smartphone like the iphone 7?

>>58813637
No

The z5c and z3 'ultra' (idr what it was called) are the only ones that overheated
The software is alright. Annoying to deal with when modding (like, really obnoxious), but it's by no means bad from a user perspective

>>58813932
it shows up on
adb device

>>58813945
What's wrong with the mercury?

>>58813993
Didn't meant to quote, sorry

>>58813985
Try
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.vincze.usbsettings

and set it to MTP.

>>58814036
I'm already on mtp and usb debugging

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Fixing shit like this is getting old. I want to use my phone, not troubleshoot it. Apple's getting my money come September.

Anyone here has a Samsung a9? Want a big smartphone and it looks nice

In my search for a cheap (not more than 400€) phone I realized that fingerprint scanners are just too convenient to let go so I won't settle for anything not having them.

So far in my quest I considered the following:

>Another note 4
- sure that would be great but they cost way too much

>LG G5 SE
- was told they are pretty underpowered and battery is bad
- scanner is on the back

>Oneplus 3T
- Don't know anything yet, just read a few reviews but still I have no clear idea about it

So what about that oneplus 3T? what's bad about it?

>>58814147
there's literally zero reason to use an Android device unless you absolutely have to able to torrent and sideload anime on the go

>>58813402
Are they going to continue the moto mods? Or at least continue having microSD slot ?

>>58814086
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/4oufeg/my_pc_detect_my_redmi_3_as_android_device_and/

I'm considering switching to an android phones, because Apples prices are absolutely ridiculous.

What am I in for?
I'm tempted for a Oneplus 3T.

>>58814203
Just get the OP3T, it's almost the perfect android phone. Really the only thing missing is a SD slot.

>>58814388
I do neither of those things. I used to love Android but as I get older I want shit to just work.

How long until they announce the next Oneplus

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Anyone here have the HTC10? If so I'd like to hear your thoughts on it. Thinking of getting one.

>>58814474
Random errors. Lag. No updates. Inconsistent battery life. Inferior versions of the apps.

>>58814506
Around June 2017

>>58813130
I look at the two and I think the Z Play specs are more than fine for me.

So I would get the Z Play PLUS the battery mod anyway for
>SUPER ULTIMATE BATTERY MASTER RACE
You'd have the biggest battery dick on all of /g/
Think about it brah...

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I'm debating whether to buy a OnePlus 3 or not. Can someone give me the rundown on this Chinese phone manufacturer?

How the hell do I rename a file in the /etc/permissions folder? Amaze File Explorer and Ghost Commander both fail, and even a terminal emulator fails too. The instructions I'm looking up say I need Root Explorer; do I really need that one in particular?

(I'm trying to remove the S-Finder and Quick Connect bar from my Note 4, in case you're wondering why I'm dicking around in that part of the file system.)

>>58814147
>buy Samshit
>"it's Android's fault!"

Motofag here
Basically stock Android
Not a single problem since day one
No freezes, no crashes, no drains, no overheating, no slowdowns, or any of that shit

>>58814147
>>58814482
>as I get older
>still playing fire emblem
M A N C H I L D

>>58814849
>most popular Android phone manufacturer produces subpar phones
>public perception is that Android is interior to iOS
really fires those neurons.

>>58814923
yeah they produce an entire range of phones with their own skin
basic shit familia :)

>>58814923
Most of the public is dumb. Then there's a section which isn't dumb but is super busy (extremely under-pressure professionals working long hours, or mothers with multiple very young children) and so doesn't have time to research.

But if you're on 4chan then I'm pretty sure you have time to research. That anon could have done even a tiny bit of research before buying and he would have found out about Touchwiz performance visavis stock Android or other manufacturers' software. No excuse.

>>58815028
You're missing the point. Good UX design shouldn't be something that people have to research. With Apple, you know you're getting a great product. With Android, researching which phone you're gonna buy turns into a month long project. It's just not worth it for anyone with a life. Buy an iPhone.

>>58815145
Yeah I get that. I'm not saying it's the way it should be, but it's the way it is right now.

I agree with you when it comes to iPhones of the past. But since they started removing basic features, even that has started to become overly complicated.

>Android
fiddly software-wise
>iPhone
fiddly hardware-wise

Normies BTFO

>>58814849
It's funny cause my Moto G4 started having freezing issues related to its gimmicky display bullshit, as well as heat issues related to charging. Meanwhile my Galaxy Note 4 hasn't had either issue, nor the battery drain issue you're responding to.

>TFW in Canada and getting fucked hard on my plan

i'm paying $45/month for a pile of bullshit. WTF D OI DO

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>>58815491
man I see deals all the time for better plans
>60$ 6gb etc
do you not jump on them?

>>58815512
Public mobile? I got kiked into signing up with Wind, fuck this company

>Lte only on 2 shit phones
>Constantly enter roaming somehow
>dropped/missed calls/texts (friend said he texted me a day ago but i only get it later)

>>58815557
was that the one running at the end of last year?
try the manitoba koodo plan thing, that one's p nice

>>58815595
What do you mean? Public Mobiles' deal? It was running a couple months ago, right now it's $40/month for 2gb data, unlimited talk and text

>>58814815
If you get it, make sure it's the newer 3T. Basically it's a phone near the level of the highest end flagships but around 200 cheaper. Their interface is pretty near stock Android. It's not water resistant though

JUST

>>58816226
ZUK

>>58814203
honor 8 serves me well

Is the pajeet rom really the best one for the zuk z2? Any other alternatives?

>>58814849
DT2 owner here, there's a bug where the camera crashes after a few weeks of uptime. Rebooting isn't enough I also have to wipe the system cache. Pretty fucking annoying when I go to take a picture but I have to spend 5 minutes turning it off, getting into the bootloader, wiping the cache, and rebooting. I also haven't seen an update since October although I knew going in that Verizon cucked devices would be shit for updates, thank fuck I didn't pay full price for it.

Moto just honestly sucks now, their updates are slow as fuck even for unlocked phones and they drop support after devices are barely a year old.

I'd like to be able to get something like a OnePlus 3T or an Honor 8 but Verizon coverage is life. Hopefully I can get a good deal on an unlocked pixel once the new one's drop this Fall.

I'm curious, I have a note 4, when using it, it can get quite warm, have Samsung phones like the s7 improved on this? or is this generally something that is normal for smartphones?

>>58816348
mokee.

Don't have too much money to buy a new phone with, but I can get an Xperia Z3 for a good price. Is buying a phone from late 2014 too old to warrant a purchase? Won't be doing any mobile gaming aside from a little emulator shit for the most part.

>>58816741

As someone who had a Z3, it's a great phone that has a couple issues, but I'd rather have a newer phone that has a fingerprint scanner any day of the week, like a G4 or G4 Plus preferably.

>>58816797
Thanks, I'll make sure to get it it then. I'd get a G4 if I could, but the Z3 used in good condition is only a hundo which is too good a deal to pass up. I had a galaxy s5 and never used the fingerprint scanner.

Hello.

I need a replacement to my phone (Samsung Galaxy Trend Plus).

I saved like 200 euros and I need a mobile that it's not a meme.

I live in Spain so I have over price in almost every shop, so what do you recommend?

>>58816835
If you're willing to look used do that to save a few dollars. Just be smart about it

Give me ONE reason not to switch to Public Mobile in Canada.

>>58816835
Moto G4 / G4 Plus
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
BQ Aquaris phones

>>58816835
Zuk Z2
Mi 5
BQ X5 Plus

Trying to replace Nexus 4 (long overdue).

I've narrowed it down to Zuk z2 or Redmi 3 pro.

Which should I get? Or is there a better option

>>58813042
>no BB10OS
no

>>58817308
What's your budget and location? Redmi 4 Prime is better than Redmi 3 Pro.

Zuk is better than both but none of them have full 4G band compatibility in the U.S.

>>58817392
Budget is as cheap as it can be to not be absolute shit (trying to optimize value/cost tbqh)

Location is Canada

>>58817466
Check
http://willmyphonework.net/
I'm not sure you'll get all working bands.

Zuk Z2 has the best specs, fastest and future proofing. SD820+4GB RAM.

Redmi 4 Prime has a really awesome battery(4100 mAh). 9-10 hours SoT easy. SD625 is quite adequate.

So decide what matters to you more, performance or battery life. Z2 can also pull 6-7H SoT with its 3500 mAh battery but not as long as the R4P.

>>58817466
>>58817508
btw they both have unofficial custom roms.
Zuk has mokee and CM/LOS and R4P has one too. unlocking and flashing on the Zuk is easier because you don't need to wait for permission from Xiaomi.

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>>58813130
If you can live without the aux port then yes. It will come with a USBC to AUX adaptor though.

>Moto Z Force
>Pros
Battery life is solid.
Sound quality is good.
Front facing camera with actual flash is surprisingly good.
Moto mods pop on and off easy as fuck and still hold onto the phone as long as you don't drop it.
Main camera is pretty fucking good.

>CONS
Moto mods are limited and pricy as shit ($300 for a camera that's only marginally better than the one on the phone?)
Forced to deal with Verizon bloat.
No aux is pretty gay.
Phone is just oddly slippery.


Overall I dig it. Worthy successor to my Droid Turbo.

>>58817508
>Check
>http://willmyphonework.net/
>I'm not sure you'll get all working bands.

I did, it says bands work for some on LTE. (whatever the fuck that means)

But I checked my carrier forums and people say they used Redmi 3 successfully.

Idk honestly I've been fine with my nexus 4 besides the shitty battery. Don't really need much more specs-wise, just a better camera would be great.

>>58815145
>Researching what brand of computer to buy is hard. No one with a life will compare Dell to HP.
>Just buy a Mac.

Believe it or not, people will actually look into the device they will be using daily for a year or two. I know that spending 30 minutes comparing models might sound like a ton of time for someone with the attention span of a toddler, but plenty of adults are fully capable.

>>58817729
They are same price.
see
https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/xiaomi-redmi-3-pro,xiaomi-redmi-4-pro

There's no reason to buy the old version.
Redmi 4 Prime has the same bands so it should work too. it's faster, has a better camera and battery too.

check cheapest shops:
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-4-pro

>>58814203
Fingerprint scanner on the note 4 is a joke.

Is there a way to sync photos in Google Photos to iPhoto?

I am looking to switch between my iPhone 7 plus and my 6p frequently because I like each of them, but want to make sure my pictures stay in sync.

The iPhone syncs to Google Photos fine but I want the Google Photos to sync new stuff taken on my 6p back to my iPhone.

>>58814843
Turn off selinux and try again. You will need to flash a custom kernel if you're using touchwiz since selinux is hard coded to enforcing.

Root explorer is not required.

>>58817701
His phone isn't the Z force though, it's the fucking Z, the one motorola shat out in 2016 merely to have a "flagship" then backpedaled immediately by making the based Z play.

>2600 mAh for UHD AMOLED

Enjoy that 2 hours SoT you fucking cuck, even with the moto battery mod it still amounts to a measly 4000, most xiaomis pack a 4100 mAh battery and even the meme s7 edge comes with 3600.

>>58817867
that's like asking facebook to sync with your arch linux gallery

but really, there probably is a way but most people aren't retarded enough to own/store anything important in the phone's storage, sd slot or bust

>>58817932

Did you have a stroke halfway through the second sentence?

>>58817939
maybe

>>58817760
oh fuk

>>58817760
But yeah I might just get the Zuk z2 then, even though it sounds really fucking retarded.

Is the ZTE Axon 7 still a good buy?

>>58812993

>fine art

i want to gun down the fucker who named it this.

>>58817729
>just a better camera

Here's Zuk Z2 camera compared to Mi5
https://youtu.be/j3AaEnlK_Nw

Anyone in Canada using the zuk z2? Particulary ontario. Want to use it on virgin/public mobile.

Suppose they both use bell towers anyway.

>>58818790
WTF I LOVE INDIA NOW

>>58818807
literal same story here breh

Does the one plus 3T really have no cons at all?

I've been looking for excuses to not get it but I keep only seeing recommendations

>>58819224
Some people are reporting massive issues with the battery after updating to nougat, we're talking the phone shutting off at 30%, sometimes not charging past 80%, the SoT dropping from the usual 6-7 hours to barely 4 and horrendous idle drain despite nougat's improved doze mode being one of it's main draws (overnight ie 8 hours it sucked a mere 2-4 percent, now it can eat up to 25% even if you put it in airplane mode), staying on marshmallow isn't an option either since the nougat update fixed some ringtone issues and touchscreen latency/lag so your only options are either sucking it up and staying on M or unlocking to try a custom rom+kernel.

There's also the no SD slot part but the phone is so good and "cheap" (for what it offers) that most people don't mind making backups of their data every few days.

>>58819332
wait what do you mean "unlocking"?

I can't just install any rom I want?
what about root?

and does it really come with no charger, forcing me to purchase the 30€ one?

Femanon here
Will there be an update to the iPhone SE this year? I don't like the big phones like the iPhone 7 and 7 plus

>>58819421
"Unlocking" means unlocking the bootloader and rooting, you can't install roms with a locked bootloader, it's really easy though.

No oneplus phone has ever came with a charger or earbuds by the way so it shouldn't be that surprising, however it seems they were forced to throw in one charger this time since it now supports dash/quick charging, there's no need to buy the 30 one unless the holes on your power sockets aren't pins, ask the seller before buying though since i'm a spic and the charger my OP3T came with was different than the one shown on most reviews and compatible with the sockets on my house.

>>58819485
we dont give a fuck about your gender boyo, this aint leddit where you get special treatment for being born with an axe wound between the legs or pretending your rod is one

So the phone with the highest score on camera in Kimovil under $160 is the Le 2 x520. I'm ok with the headphone jack since it comes with an adapter and reviews say that the audio quality is excellent.

Anyone used one?

>>58819517
>getting trolled by a meme

Hahahaha

>>58819586
>merely pretending

nigga please

>>58819530
So LeEco has the best camera in the budget department?

>>58813343
Go to security settings on MIUI and tick media transfer etc

>tfw finally ditched Google Cancer Services aka Google Wakelock Services and installed microG

This shit works surprisingly well. YouTube and Play Books work flawlessly. Only problem I've come across is not being able to sign in to Chrome (says I already have a Google account on my device when I try to sign in—signed into YouTube just fine though). Anyone have a solution?

>>58816607
Anyone?

My dad gave me a bricked Galaxy Note Edge

Is it worth it buying a new motherboard for a swap or should I just get a new android phone?

Anyone here ever heared of the French company Archos and wheter or not they make quality products?

They sell a smartphone, the Archos Diamond S which is only €190 but you seem to get a lot (16 MP camera, Amoled screen, weight is just 120 grams,...)
seems like a pretty sweet deal desu
https://www.archos.com/gb/products/smartphones/diamond/archos_diamonds/index.html#specs

>>58813958
IPhones are not smartphones you idiot.

>>58814391
They're gonna continue the moto mods.

>>58820987
Probably not, the motherboard is around $120-150 and the phone itself is worth around $200. Is the phone completely dead? If it's only soft bricked you might be able to fix it by hard resetting / reinstalling the OS.

>>58821066
It really isn't a good deal. It's still on android lollipop, it's got a shitty mediatek SoC and a tiny battery. Chinks sell similarly specced phones for under 100€.

>>58813958
>real smartphone
>isn't even capable of transferring a ringtone over Bluetooth

>>58818995

God damn it.

Guess we're shit out of luck then. If you ever decide to try out the zuk or public mobile let me know how it goes.

>>58813958
Implying that I want a phone with no quick charging capabilities.

>>58818807
Not using the zuk z2, because the build quality scared me off. Using Kate though, works flawlessly on PM 2bh
Was going to go with a Huawei device but missed the sale. Anyways useless information, but what did you actually want to know about zuk users in Ont using V/PM? Service is amazing if band support is there.

>>58813343
I'm sorry anon. Had the same problem when I first built my computer. I bought a Windows 10N key because it was cheap and that was my problem. I did like 20 different things trying to fix it and I forget what did it. Good luck

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After 4 years of every day service, I am going to decommission my Galaxy Note 3. The headphone port has been broken for months now, replaced it and still didn't work. Then this morning the wifi stopped working too. I've officially given up on trying to fix that after restoring, flashing modem/firmware, and even replacing the wifi antenna cable.

I've been outside of the phone game since 2013 since my Note 3 had been perfect for me since day 1. I've been reading up and there seems to be a lot of hype and good reviews for the One+ 3T.

Is it a worthy purchase or is it just a meme? I'd be grateful if any 3T owners could possibly chime in.

Is it still safe to buy a Redmi Note 3 Pro 2gb edition?

>>58822629

Basically just how good the device was with it and if there was any quirks. Never heard of build quality issues with the zuk, I'll have to check that out.

>>58822687
I'd recommend, burgerland resident here... had it for a few weeks now and everything positive I've read is true, haven't had any issues with touch lag or battery and it absolutely flies through everything I use it for

>>58822909
How did the android n update work out for you? Did it fuck up anything for you personally?

What reddit android app are you guys using?

>>58822956
le fuck off

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>>58822956

What impresses you about Mi5C the Zuk Z2 killer? For me it is the Pinecone SoC that is as capable as SD808. And the excellent camera.

>>58823019
How do you know the camera is excellent?

>>58822956
this nigga

>>58823073
Because its Xiaomi and the Mi4c has an excellent camera therefore the Mi5c has no choice but to also have one.

You do know that the C in Mi5C means camera, right?

>mum's phone has official lineage
>still nothing for me

welp

This is somewhat phone related but USPS lost my OnePlus 3T, and I'm so fucking pissed.

>>58823730
>lost
They stole it

128GB O+3T out of stock, do I need it or will 64 be enough

>>58823929
Why don't you look at your current usage?

>>58822955
it's been working great, absolutely no complaints so far. so idk if they just fixed everything or I never spent time on marshmallow since it updated right out of the box

>>58823929
got tired of waiting for the 128gb one since fucking scalpers scoop up all of them within minutes whenever they're in stock and I don't have the time to sit on the OP site and refresh every hour... settled (lel) for a 64gb plus one of these and it's all good
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C5JJN2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_m7lMybPM71XX1

>>58823941
If only most posters here would actually take that advice and look at their own usage before posting a stupid comment, but alas they won't stop

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>>58821734
>>58822629
Seems like it'd work.

>>58824805
No, don't use those sites.
Literally just go to whatever site you're going to purchase from, read the bands support, find the carrier's supported bands officially, and see if they match.

>>58824851
Okay it uses some of the bands. What does that mean?

>>58824991
Depends on context and which bands.

If your area only supports certain bands, and your phone doesn't, then you won't get [3g/4g/etc] service, for example. If your phone just doesn't support some band that's only used in toronto, then it doesn't matter.

Do some searching around, you'll find answers applicable to you.

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>>58825034

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>>58825034
.

Have a Moto X (2013). Want to buy a Galaxy S7 G930FD in a couple days--any alternatives I should look into?

Not considering non-AMOLED non-microSD phones.

Huawei P9 Lite is worth the money?

Xiaomi Redmi Pro (x25)
VS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Which should I take? First one looks better at performance (greater antutu score), but later is shilled more!

Help me

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Nougat's easter egg is better than Marshmallow's one.

>>58825655
Xiaomi is launching Redmi Note 4X and Mi5C this month, possibly also Redmi Pro 2, so I'd wait before getting either one of those

What's the most recent phone that still got to use KikKat? Other than the LG G3.

>>58817750
>>58815206
Actually I agree with>>58815145
to a certain extent. Unless you use your phone extensively for work (you MUST use an open operated system edit docs on it etc, use bluetooth for file sharing? idk why tho etc) then ofc you could. Also if money is an object.
If however, you need a phone to work flawlessly as a phone, kinda ''the nokia of smartphones" and you have the money, or you don't care about buying used products- you get an iphone. The best thing except for their reliability and customer service is the longevity- a single phone will easily last you ~3-4 years
As for adults taking time- it all comes down to what you are looking for. I personally had too many bad experiences of trying to switch from apple (iphone, and ipod in the past, don't like their other tech, had an ipad) so its highly unlikely i will take time to research into what is a decent mid range android device etc etc

Oneplus should fucking release a smaller version already.

Cannot be this difficult.

>>58826216
kys manlet

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>>58826376

>>58821396
think its hard bricked since I bought one of those usb jibs, it doesn't boot into download mode. Doesn't turn on or anything.

Got my first phone and it won't play Youtube in the background on Chrome, but will play webms; everytime I switch tabs away from YouTube on my phone, the video stops and it has to reload everytime I switch back. Any help? I just want to listen to music in the background of my phone.

It's a Galaxy J3.

>>58826920
It's by design. Get NewPipe.

>>58826950
Where can I find it? I know jack shit how to use the phone.

>>58826996
https://f-droid.org/repo/org.schabi.newpipe_23.apk

direct link to the install file.

Does /spg/ have any recommendations for address book/dialer apps? I'm on a Huawei and I absolutely loathe its ugly contacts and dialer app.

>>58826165
>a single phone will easily last you ~3-4 years
This entire post becomes subjective because of this post. I've yet to know a person whose had an iphone that's lasted more than a year without something going wrong.

If you want hardware that will last you three to four years, buy a blackberry. If you want something that does all the work for you buy apple, and if you want to rice everything and have apps get android.

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You have 10 seconds to justify buying anything more expensive/modern than a Moto G. Protip: you can't.

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What do you guys do with your OS now that Cyanogenmod is kill?

I saw lineage but idk, I just want something stable with nightlies and which allows me to download Gapps, or at least basic shit like Snapchat and Robinhood.

>>58827725
And no MIUI is not an option.

I have a Xiaomi phone so it came with MIUI and it was fucking pitiful. Uses way too much fucking CPU just to run, and I need support for rooting and such.

>>58827725
LineageOS is cyanogenmod

>>58826920
Get firefox

Play youtube on firefox then go back to chrome

Why is the Redmi Note 3 Pro 2gb version getting more expensive?

>>58828113
Still $116 from fastcardtech as it's been for a long time

If I don't do any mobile vidya, is the Redmi Note 3 Pro the best option? All the different Xiaomi models are pretty confusing.

Just got the 6gb ram Axon 7. Apart from the capacitive buttons being retarded, this is the best phone I've ever owned

>>58828251
That or Redmi 4 Pro

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>get new (old) phone
>install dashchan, lucky patcher, blackmart, f-droid, greenify, dns66 (phone doesn't support root), nova launcher prime, min icon pack, material status bar pro, amaze file explorer.

What else should I get?
I've read the wiki but is outdated af and I'd like to know what /g/ is [b]actually[/b] using.

I'd love to use different icons but I feel like anything other than minimal white would clash with my onscreen navigation buttons.

P.S. I have no friends so I don't need sms or anything like that

>>58827619
It runs Android and doesn't have a keyboard trackpad

Hey canada fag here and I need a phone for 200-300 canada bucks (CAD) that has good battery life and an sd card slot. I don't really care about screen res. i'm down for chinkphones on koodo in canada those most are a no go.

>>58829383
Redmi Note 3 Pro will get LTE on Koodo, has a good battery life and a SD card slot. Another option is one of the Moto G4 phones.

>>58828133
Thanks!

I bought from FastCardTech. Wierd that it is not in Kimovil.

>>58829383
Dumb canook, enjoy your chink goverment backdoored spyware phone.

Burgertopia
AT&T
150 +/- 50
SD
720p
Headphone jack that won't shit out quick

I know being in the US fucks me out of chinkshit, so I'm not sure what else I could grab. Thinking if the Moto G4, but I figured I'd see what else could be recommended.

Is there a stable 7.0 rom for the lg g3 d852(Canadian)? Apparently Cyanogen is unstable and lineage doesnt support it.

I listened to someone's iPhone and it was the first phone I've heard that doesn't have constant static in the background at low volume. I've tried the v20 and axon 7 and they both have it despite being "hi-fi"

Anyone have the iPhone SE? it's the one I'm looking at right now

>>58830675
G4 Play

>>58831311
Any real difference between the G4 Play and the G4 aside from CPU and price?

>>58831373
Smaller size (5" vs 5.5") and removable battery.

>>58831398
Guess I'll go with the play. Thanks, guy.

>>58831213
I do

Alright need some help finding a new phone. I'm tried of paying an ass ton for flagships I barely use.

US
AT&T
$400 budget although less is always nice
1080p screen is fine
Large battery is a plus since I'm barely home

I was looking at the OnePlus 3T, but wasn't sure if there were better choices in my budget range.

>>58832126
OnePlus 3T is a good choice. There's also the ZTE Axon 7 and it also comes in a mini version if you prefer normal size phones. The Nexus 6p or 5x might be on sale by now. Huawei has some good budget phones too.

I'm in canada and I need to get a phone unlocked. Any recomended services for device unlocking?

I've heard there have been update problems with the OP3T 4.0.2 ota update. Anyone here experience that?

Ausfag wanting a 3t but not sure if aliexpress is worth going through as it's $200 cheaper than oppomart. Don't know what other choices I have getting one around the 450 mark.
Any advice?

lg nexus 5x vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
or other variant?

Any known hardware failures with the OnePlus 3T?

I've had my Nexus 5 for a couple of years now and then power button is shitting out.

I just want a decent phone that doesn't cost a shit ton and will last a few years.

So I'm clinically retarded and need spoonfeeding.

I want to purchase a smartphone to act as a small portable shitposting device that has nice apps like discord, and to check my email. I do not intend to use this phone for making calls at all. I purchased a Windows phone that was unlocked for ~$40, and while it is a good phone in my opinion, it has 0 apps and the power button crapped out on me so I have to shake it to hopefully get it to turn on.

I'm looking at phones on Amazon, and it looks like some phones that are unlocked require an activated sim card for the phone to do anything at all. Am I wrong in my understanding, or are there phones that require an activated sim card to work (as in do anything a smartphone normally can do other than make calls or send texts)?

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About custom taxes.

How this works?
I've ordered a phone for 180 euros. And I got a message on AliExpress

>1:Send via DHL may need to clear customs in your country ,and 95% that you need to pay customs taxes
>2:Normally we will declare $45.
>mark as phone or tablet PC.We will declare real value for orders(total amount including freight)from Belarus, Israel,Chile,Portugal,South Korea and Greece.

And asked me
>3:Please tell us how much value we should declare on the package for you before we send out your parcel .

I wrote them to declare $22 and mark package as a gift. If package doesn't cost more than 22 (euros/dollars, doesn't matter) and is marked as a gift, in my country it should bypass custom taxes.

Will this work or I am retarded?

Or should I cancel my order and order my phone with free shipping (if it will bypass custom taxes)?

I'm not really interested in paying 21% more for a phone...

>>58833509
Femanon here
If you use DHL or other couriers you will have to pay full taxes, it won't work understating the true value.
Go for the free shipping and you have e a 50:50 chance of customs letting it past

>>58833606
Quit shitposting

>>58833606
Thank you.

>>58833606
>Femanon here
Stopped reading right there.
>>>/t/umblr

>>58812993
Can I get a cool phone for £10? I don't give a fuck at all about smartphone features but I want it to take a nano sim and look cool. Keyboard would be nice.

Not a hipster or anti tech at all before anyone tells me to just get a RN3P and stop trying to be special

>>58833893
You should be able to get a dumbphone for that. I'd spend a little more and get an old BlackBerry if I was you.

>>58833893
Just get a Zuk Z2 and stop being special

>>58833905
Old blackberry sounds nice. Guess i'll just hunt for one of them.

What does /spg/ think of LeEco Le 2 x520?

Kimovil has it on very high marks for camera, it has DAC optimized for Dolby ATMOS and a SD652 SoC.

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>>58833893
http://s.aliexpress.com/6zqiiueA

Planning on buying iPhone SE 16GB because I like the design and size. I don't need a lot of memory since I don't shoot videos or take pictures. Only use it for music.

Give me reasons not to get one.

>>58835251
Will all your music fit in 16gb?

>>58835251
Because after 4 updates you'll have only 2gb of free space


Please get a larger memory edition or try the Xperia X compact, a breddy good compact android phone

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Has anyone had any experience with the m9+? I've got as much life as I can out of my m7 (had it since release, purple camera and crippled battery), and the m9+ looks appealing, same speaker set up, bigger screen, better battery, 3gb ram etc.
Anyone had their hands on one, would you recommend the jump?

>>58835281
No, not really.

>>58835291
I've heard how updates fuck up iPhones lately. From memory to battery drainage.

Kind of reluctant on using Android.

>>58835364
Wait until MWC and see if HTC announce anything new.

They are supposedly to release the htc 11 Q2/Q3.

>>58829383
Axon 7

>>58835251
Putting in music with iTunes might be a chore compared to simply dragging and dropping files on Android.

>>58836028
It's actually easier than dragon drop once iTunes is configured
>set library path
>just need to plug in your phone when you want to add music to it, iTunes does the rest
Hell you can even set up Wi-Fi sync

>>58835919
I really dig the design of the m7/8/9, and I'm guessing this is like the Swan song of that, which is why I'm interested in it.

>>58834386
Why not Le Max 2. Better SoC, better screen, not much more expensive. Otherwise it's a solid choice if you don't need a headphone jack.

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Ever since I got Nougat, my OP3 doesn't save battery overnight.

I'm pretty sure I'm not "waking" it because I don't leave it on my bed.

Girlfriend's looking for a new phone and I'm at a loss of what to recommend. I thought HTC 10 but it's still too pricey in Yurop.

>€500
>great camera
><5.5" screen

She's had Galaxy S phones for awhile now and has grown to hate Samsung so would prefer something else.

>>58836126
Just get her an iPhone

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I plan to buy a Xiaomi Mi5 next month for 250€ from AliExpress, is there anything better under 250 yurobuxes? I want it to have an 820 snapdragon or equivalent performance and somewhat decent camera. Am I making decent purchase?

>>58836072
Me too. I still use my m8 despite offers to switch to an iP7 or S7 for free.

I'm too attach to this phone with its legendary design and stereo front speakers.

>+4000mha battery
>5.2" > 6.0" screen
>Stereo front speakers
>Capacitive buttons
>htc 10 back design
>Light / Stock Android skin
>3.5mm jack

That's all I'm asking for.

I need something that's better than an LG G5, comes with an IPS and isn't made out of metal, any suggestions?

Also would prefer it if it cost less than $600

>>58836226
Think it'd be worth the upgrade from m7 to m9/m9+? Or did you start with the m8?

>>58836226
>>58836276
Have you considered Axon 7?

>>58813442
Yea it should, as long as your sim fits

>>58814203
Get the one plus 3T I just ordered one in white. >>58814474
Do it

>>58836234
What's wrong with metal? You'd rather have plastic?

>>58836386
Well LG puts some shitty primer/plastic on top of the metal.

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>>58812993

>Next /spg/: Galaxy S8 Edtion 2.0

http://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/02/galaxy-s8-real-life-image-leaks-3-5mm-audio-jack-included.html

LG Nexus 5 (not 5X) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro SE? Same price. Help!
I think I lose my mind.

>>58836234
>>58836360

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This seems like an appropriate place to ask this.

My Nexus 5 of over 2 years just got two pretty sizeable stains on the glass (about 1 square cm in total smudge area). I can't clean them away using wet wipes, pencil erasers, and can't scratch them off with a metal ruler (I ran out of ideas).

The area doesn't feel much different, but it looks like maybe some coating got rubbed off. I've had a glass screen protector for over a year and took it off recently, did it tear off some protective coating from the screen or something?

Any ideas at all about what could it be and how to get rid of it?
(I can't take a pic of it yet, sorry)

>>58836440
RN3P ofc. N5 doesn't even come close to it, it's worse in pretty much every spec

>>58836360
>>58836449
Does the One Plus 3T support T-Mobile?

>>58836386
I like having a generally lighter phone sometimes I jog and metal phones bounce around more, plus plastic is a lot more durable than metal

>>58836689
Yes it supports T-Mobile. Thinking of getting it myself but this galaxy s4 on cm keeps on ticking so can't justify it.

>>58836082
>$146 vs $211
>not much more expensive

Wat

>>58836878
>pocket change vs pocket change
>not much more expensive
Exactly

>>58836300
I've not, but I'll be sure to take a look, thanks.

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Well, I'm about to pull the trigger on a 64gb 3T.

Anyone have a discount code they can spare?

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Jumping to android for the first time, moving from an old and broken iPhone 5.

I really like the look of the Pixel. Is it a meme phone? I played with it in stores and adored it.

Hello /spg/,

I tried repairing my Oneplus One after a nasty drop broke the touch screen, unfortunately the screen visually glitches out during usage so either I fucked something up (I tried reopening and redoing the connections and making sure the flat cables are straight) or the screen from china is messed up. Either way I'm in the market for a new phone now.

I'm thinking about either a new Oneplus or a Moto G. My budget is like 200€. While the open nature of oneplus was fun, I ended up not really using the advantages of it at all, so what is important to me is the bang for buck I can get. So my options seem to either be Oneplus X or Moto G4. Anyone with either device want to give some input?

>>58836922
That's like saying Mi5s and Zuk Z3 are in the same price point.

>>58837820
Shit. I want this sandwich so badly...

>>58837988
B-but it is.

>>58837849
I'd wait to see the phones announced at MWC before buying a new phone.

>>58837910
Moto G4 and Oneplus X are both kind of a sidegrade coming from a OPO. I'd look at chinkphones, 200€ gets you a RN3P or a ZUK Z2 for example.

Apparently axon 7 just received it's android nougat update today. Has anyone been able to download the update? For me it still says I am up to date on patches.

>>58838143
So far it's out only for the US model. You might be able to update yourself by getting the OTA file from XDA.

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Is there an app for Android that can connect to a SOCKS proxy AND route the traffic using the system's VPN toolkit? So no iptables or anything, just system-wide "VPN" that is actually a proxy underneath.

I ask because using SOCKS proxy over SSH is so simple, but running OpenVPN servers on all SSH-capable devices is absolutely not. So I want to use my comfy SOCKS proxy for the whole system without any root-hacks (they don't work in my situation, unfortunately).
Is this possible?

I have a moto g3 that wont factory reset.

Its not working correctly(example home button not returning to home).

How do i fix it?

>>58838125
I'm not so sure about chinkphones, I had enough troubles just getting a hold of a replacement screen for my Oneplus (now wasted money).

But yeah you are right, has the phone market completely stagnated or what? My original oneplus purchase still seems like a better deal than what else I can get in europe.

>>58836224
bend test lmao

>>58839412
Why would you ever bend your phone anyway?

>>58839431
just look up the specific video, the mi5 just snaps like a cracker

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So I just got my zuk z2 delivered today but for some reason it looks like it already has some variation of Android ui already on it. Can someone tell me what's going on?

>>58839554
What does it say the ROM version is in settings -> about phone?

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>>58839641
Android 6.0.1

>>58839792
I think it's a vendor ROM so I suggest you look into flashing a stock ROM on it.

>>58839885
Ok. No idea how to go about doing that but I'll try

in terms of battery life, audio quality and performance would galaxy a5 2017 or xperia x be better?

>>58840025
>>58839885
So what would I do if I wanted a stock android rom? This is my first doing something like this

>>58840145
For the price of the A5 2017 you might as well buy an Oneplus 3T

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Sorry if i am posting in incorrect general but this is the only smartphone related general i am familiar with.

I have flashed 6.0.1 on my N6P because of xposed support. Everything is fine except battery stats. Why is it only showing screen? Ive been using messenger chrome youtube etc.

Any ideas?

Also, i have no hope for this but maybe, just maybe someone knows how to get KitKat or Nougat battery stats screen on Marshmallow?

>>58836580
It's probably just the oleophobic coating

USA, T-Mobile.

It doesn't need a lot of features, because it's for my grandpa, but he wants an Android, preferably Samsung. What do I offer him?

>>58840767
Why does he want Samsung?

>>58840946
He wants to replace his Galaxy Avant, so maybe he wants something he's familiar with, but other than that no clue.

What is better?
>used galaxy note 4
>new galaxy J5
>add a few $ and buy galaxy S5/S6/S7

>>58840483
Try resetting your device. If other apps still don't show up, maybe you fucked up a setting somewhere along the way.
Also make sure you've been using it for at least 24 hours and you let it completely drain (through normal use).

>>58840767
Convince him to get an iphone. If he absolutely will not budge (which is fine), then the S7 or wait for S8 (announcement later this month).

>>58840991
Yes
No
No/No/Yes

My iPhone 6 is about to hit the shitter and I'm in need to replace my phone, as well as cut the cord with Apple.

Any mid/high mid tier phones that are recommended? Was looking at the Huawei p9 and Honor 8.

>>58841072
OP3T

>>58841072
Honor 8 would be good

similar form factor and EMUI takes a lot of cues from iOS

>>58841072
Oneplus 3T dominates the ~400 realm. Below 300 is probably xiaomi, or certain huawei honors/mates on sale.

I don't think it's worth getting a device in the ~250-399 range. Either go OP3T and spend ~440, or go uber cheap (ie the Mi's), or go flagship ~700+.

>>58841166
>>58841072
Axon 7 is pretty fucking good for under $400

>>58841209
No ma'am. Not with that disgusting software.

>>58841223
It has official LineageOS now though.

>>58841252
How much does it go for now?

>>58837988

The z3 is a thing? Where?

>don't want pixel
>/g/ says to get OnePlus 3T
>get it, using it for a week
>buttons stick out too far
>camera bezel isn't flush with lens cover
>unsupported verizon SIM only works half the time, have to fall back to Google Fi

0/10 would not buy again
>jokes, this phone is amazing

>>58841261
Around $380-400 in the US, you can get it for under $340 from the chinks though.

Compared to the Honor 8, Axon 7 has
>better display
>better performance
>better audio quality
>stereo speakers
>near stock android
>Daydream-ready

Honor 8 has
>better camera
>IR blaster

>>58841468
Yeah but I mean if you're spending anywhere near $400, just save a bit more and go oneplus and enjoy longevity.

>>58841520
It's not like OP3T is better in every single thing though. Axon 7 has the stereo speakers, a SD slot and higher res display over the Oneplus so if you have a large music collection and listen to a lot of music, or you want to do VR stuff on your phone then the Axon 7 might be the better phone.

>>58841649
Still isn't unless you want to do those things exclusively 2bh

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>1.5 months of owning Moto G4 Play

>screen burn in already

I thought only new AMOLED screens had this issue.

Where can i find a good tutorial for flashing a stock Android rom?

>>58842311
What phone?

>>58842364
Zuk z2. Apparently I have a vendor rom that I need to get rid of

Guys I posted here the other day about getting the OnePlus 3T, I'm going to order it today and I need to find a good case and maybe a screen protecter. What do you guys recommend?

>>58841313
Did you actually think a Verizon sim would work on it you mong

Fucking burgerclaps

>>58842415
1. Unlock bootloader
http://zukfans.eu/community/threads/zuk-z2-bootloader-unlock.62/

2. Install TWRP
http://zukfans.eu/community/threads/offcial-twrp-3-0-3-0-for-zukz2-z2-plus.2489/

3. Flash the ROM of your choosing (apparently Mokee is the least buggy)
http://zukfans.eu/community/forums/custom-z2plus-rom-releases.16/

>>58842770
It does, it's just missing Band 13 LTE. For whatever reason though it would drop all signal at random times though, I think my APN may have been misconfigured or something. I switched to Fi full time though and am happy with it.

So for my grandpa, do you guys think he'd be OK with the Galaxy J7 or the Om5?

I'd like him to get a flagship phone, just so that it won't suck so much that he needs a new phone in a year.

>>58842172
i think the "fix" is to get some blue light filter app and set it to like 5%

>>58843011
Do you mean the J7 2016? I wouldn't even consider the on5, it's trash.

Why do people get expensive flagship phones? What's the point of having such an expensive phone other than status?

Is there any board of mobile games?

>>58843371
in the case of an iPhone, it Just Werks, and it's not like you have a choice in specs if you want an iPhone

as for Android, idk

My 4 year old Galaxy S3 is slow and laggy as fuck. I like it a lot but its getting pretty ridiculous at this point. I like its size and really dont give a fuck about special features and whatnot, i really just use it to browse here and leddit (fight me irl). what should i get /g/ friends?

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Still using godlike iphone 4s here thinking about switching, I don't give a crap about cameras or gaming on phone, I just want a small and fast device. ZUK2 seems really popular atm? How hard is it to install clean rom?

>>58845086
Man I wish some company made a similar shape phone with recent hardware

>>58814388
This is LITERALLY the reason I love android and hate antrak.

>>58845086
There's no reason to use anything else.
It's the last phone the Supreme Gentleman used.>>58845126

Huawei Mate 9 or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)? Same price in my country.

Or am I better off ordering some Xiaomeme from China?

Is there any way to make lineage to immediately show me the pattern unlock challenge when I turn on the screen just like with gravitybox?

>>58845632
At least in CM13 the setting is "directly show pattern view" in lock screen settings

>>58845631
Guess I need to elaborate a bit. I'm not that interested in features - I just want something that will be supported by the manufacturer for at least 2 years, well built and pretty to look at.

At the moment I'm using my old iPhone 5 - literally nothing wrong with it, except for battery being a bit weak, but I grew pretty tired of it.

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HUAWEI HONOR X6 OR MOTO G4

>>58843011
Then get him the S8 that's about to come out.

>>58843371
Because they offer longevity (for normies they upgrade in a year for a discount @ their fav carrier anyways), they're fast for that year of use, and as you pointed out they offer status.
Also, a lot of people don't buy expensive phones outright, plenty of people just get them for free from work or at a steep discount with as I mentioned, carrier loyalty.

>>58844972
I mean with that vague outlook you could pretty much get anything if you don't actually want something to stay in the 4 inch range.

>>58845086
iphone SE

>>58845631
mate 9 easily, how much is it going for?

>>58845632
>>58845768
use the search in the settings, search for 'directly', and you should see something like directly show pin entry/pattern view/etc.

>>58846020
G4

>>58846153
>mate 9 easily, how much is it going for?
Around 550$

>>58846190
If the Oneplus 3T is going for cheaper, go with that instead.

>>58815491
Fido - unlimited talk and text and 4gb was 65 the other day. Not sure if it's still up. Koodo has it too, switching to that soon.

>>58846216
PM usually offers $40 for the same when the deal swings around, right now I think it's just 2gb.

>>58846207
That would've been a no-brainer, but 3T will run me at least a 100$ more due to import tax.

>>58846273
Oh that sucks.
Well the mate 9 is still a great choice. Keep in mind due to the larger screen size, ppi is under 400. Perfect for most people but if you're anal about displays that's something to consider.
Unless you mean the Mate 9 pro, which is 500+ppi.

>>58846153
>G4
I just now learned that the G4 Plus is a thing. It's got nearly identical hardware to the Honor 6X, except the G4 Plus has a better camera, and the Honor 6X has a slightly better processor. The prices are nearly the same.
Honestly, I'm leaning more towards the Honor 6X. It looks like it also has a slightly more powerful battery.

NEW BREAD:

>>58846440

>>58846440

>>58846440

Do you think I'd be able to get a good deal on Galaxy S7 when the S8 comes out? Is that how cellphones usually work?

>>58846437
Watch this before you choose. Also stock android on Moto G4 is nicer than EMUI on the 6X
https://youtu.be/iXhw0hLmqG0