/spg/ - Smartphone General - JUST Edition

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S4 mini going stronk!

Is there any risk in buying a Oneplus 3t or is it a legit android smartphone?

>>60004545
No risk besides putting up with no SD slot, subpar screen, camera bump and mediocre camera, it's future proof and pretty cheap for what it offers.

>>60004568
Yeah the whole no SD slot and no changeable battery that most manufacturers do nowadays gets on my nerves but don't they all do that? Camera bump, not so much.

In what way is the screen subpar?

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>>60004591
>In what way is the screen subpar?

>>60004591
Shit visibility in sunlight, even at the lowest brightness it's still way too bright to use comfortably at night unless you use that ambient/night light shit, yellowish pentile screen wasn't fixed, it still uses the same shitty panel as the OP3, still it's a damn good phone though, for 400 dollars you're getting something that will last you 5 years while samcucks and applefags have to put up with a measly 4GB of ram, bloat and botnet up the ass and replacing their expensive baby toys every year.

>>60004738
>>60004771
Eh that's not too shabby. I'm not discouraged by the drawbacks so far. Thanks for the help guys,

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S8+ came in dah mail today

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>>60005507
oiajwefoijawefoiajwef

How is tempered glass supposed to protect my screen?

Opinions on these new non-16:9 screens?

>>60005607
It breaks instead of your screen breaking

the process of your sacrificial tempered glass breaking dissipates the energy of the fall into the tempered glass causing it to shatter, this energy isn't as easily passed onto the glass of the phone itself and what does get passed on is marginal compared to the energy form the original impact.

It's one-use body armor for your phone

>>60005638
2:1 ratio is good for split screen apps

>>60005660
This only will protect the exterior glass and not the internal screen right?

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got my S8 and it's GR8
I used a hacked spotify APK for free premium on my G4, and I tried to get the newest on the S8
dev mode, ability to install non google play apps
When I try to install, it says there is no app to do anything with the apk file.
Do I just have to wait for the latest hacked APK that is made with the S8 in mind?

>>60006203
extract apk from old phone and use that one.

>>60000000

>>60006288
shit, i already wiped the old phone

>>60004829
For the price it's fucking great. Fastest Android so far in terms of smoothness

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Just got my S8. Front camera has fixed focus so returning it but battery life is shit. I haven't even used it much but it the drop isnot

Mi6 or OPT3

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>>60004332
How do I remove this app? Titantium back up will not work... It still works even though it says it's uninstalled on titanium backup.

What's with all the bitter chink phone fags in the last thread?
Fact is they're shitty phones, you think you're getting a deal with great specs but they're built like trash with shit hardware as far as quality of the component. Nothing wrong if it's what you can afford but stop pretending you're a smart consumer for buying flea market tier phones

>>60007461
They are actually really good. Been using mine for around a year and have no cracks, but I have scuff marks on the back. I have never put a screen protector or case on it.
Stop talking out of your ass and thinking you're getting better specs just because it has a bigger price tag.

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Why do people do this

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>>60007581
>$1
>5000+ downloads
what the fuck is wrong with people

>>60007565
>a year
t. Delusional poorfag
It's okay to be poo

>>60007581
For the same reason autists in the homescreen general fap over their poorly designed minimalist homescreens

is there a smartphone buying guide?

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>>60007021
If you live in North America OP3T is the better choice since it will get LTE. If the Mi6 supports your LTE frequencies it might be better, but MIUI is full of bloat so take that into consideration.

My carrier currently has the S8 for $650.
What gives?

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>>60007964
needs an update but w/e

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Thinking about an HTC 10. Opinions?

I'll have to flash the RUU to get it working on Verizon's antennas, but it's CDMA-compatible.

>>60008210
forgot to mention, it's selling for $500 currently so I'm wanting to

I could probably sell my Moto X for about 200 bucks so it'd only be about $300 after final sale.

does /g/ approve of the Xperia X Compact?

I'm trying to look into smallish phones. I've had nothing but pretty mammoth phones over the past few years (Oneplus One, Nextbit Robin) and something around 4.5-5" sounds nice

Worth gettin a p10 plus?

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>>60007218
Install cyanoogen/lineageOS rom with opengapps pico

Mo other way.

>>60008224
Bought one on release. It's probably the most well-rounded smartphone I've owned. The camera's nice but not as good as Samsung, battery life is good, screen is nice, and the stock skin isn't nearly as bloated as TouchJizz. I like it better than the Galaxy S6 I had before it.

>>60008464
I'm on T-Mobile though, so I can't say anything about how it works on CDMA.

>>60008424
the z3 compact seemed to hit all the right buttons for me

shame it's not made anymore, IMO it's better than any current phones except for processing power and its camera

Nobody makes phones to last more than 1-2 years anymore - hence the shit build quality and small batteries

The bixby button hasn't been a real issue for me but I still don't understand why it needed to be a thing.

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>VR will be shipped in 6-8 weeks

>>60008818
because Samsung needs to replicate all the apps and features that Google has already baked into Android

enjoy the shit software and inevitable slowdown after 6 months, Samsung can't code

>>60008885
actually i've been able to uninstall a ton of bloat
that may change, but it's kind of nice

>>60008885
I don't do anything intensive enough to really notice bloat. I just wanted something with a nice large screen and a top tier camera

>>60008485
the unlocked variant is literally exactly the same as verizon down to the FCC code. All you have to do is activate the bands.

>>60008462
Is there anyway I can do it without losing all my crap and having to redownload everything again.

Also
>currymod
Any other options?
I removed all Gapps except that dumb google app. Even google play services. Is there a point?

Oh shit it gives me the option to still and screenshot, this is dope

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>>60009142
Of course I forgit image

>>60009149
oooh shit it's getting lit

>>60009142
>tfw you realize that you can screenshots an entire thread by continuously extending the screenshot

Feels useful.

Will the Nokia 3 have the same build quality than Nokia 6?

>>60009314
Also made of thick aluminium?

>>60008464
I've been using one since december

the screen is mediocre but other than that it's perfectly capable, i do sometimes have problems with wifi when i definitely shouldn't though, which is annoying.

I had it down to this and the V20 and the HTC 10 won out in the end

>>60009365
what's wrong with the screen?

Also are you using 2.4ghz or 5ghz? How loud are the speakers?

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Looking to get a new phone with no particular price range. I guess I'm just looking for the best bang for the buck.

Previously had an LG G4 before it randomly died on me and I've been using an old iPhone 4S since then (and I hate it).

I'll only use my phone for games, maybe watching youtube/videos in general, browsing the internet, etc.

Current network is AT&T.

I know practically nothing about current smartphones. Any suggestions?

I have a Moto G1 with a broken display, touch is fucked too.
Glass is fine tho.

Also its stuck in bootloop, i see a new screen would be $20, so i would like to repair it myself, how hard will it be?
Specially the bootloop part.

>>60009438
what kind of games are you playing? 3D rendered, emulations, 2D platformers, etc?

Most phones will be able to emulate fine but battery has gotten much worse over the years.

>>60009438
s8 if you want to go balls to the wall all features
if you want shit loads of battery, moto z play with battery moto mod
pixel unlocked from google if you want stock android
lg g6 if you still like lg and want 18:9 but no edges

>>60009266
>tfw capped this entire thread on S8's screenshot shit and the dimensions are too big for 4chan

>>60005525
Pretty sexy phone

>>60009474
Usually shitty jap waifu games or "simple" games, nothing really 3D or with open environments. Mostly just games to pass time or fiddle around with, but nothing competitive like shooters or super action games.

>>60009487
>>60005525
what makes it worth $720 baseline?

I need a new phone but fuck me 700 goddamn dollars is a ridiculous price.

>>60009511
likely just about any phone will be able to do that. What features are you looking for? How long do you want to keep this phone for? What's your budget?

And do you give a shit about stock android?

Is there any word on when the mi6 will start shipping on aliexpress / gb? Also how much markup will it be?

>>60009518
i dont know senpai
i don't pay any other superlative monthly costs
my phone is the device i use the most besides my rig
I have no problem paying 20 a month for it
(sprint loyalty subtracts 10 a month)

>>60009546
Sure, but what does that phone do that others don't?

I know the camera is great, but I already have a DSLR if I want great-looking photos or video. Basically everything comes with a fingerprint scanner and whatnot these days.

>>60009574
overall it's high end
i personally love the screen and the slickness of the design
it's fast as shit, great storage
to be honest you seem to already have your mind set, so spring for something cheaper

>>60009531
I'm not sure what "stock Android" really means because I've only ever owned one Android phone, that being the LG G4, but I'd like the least amount of bloatware as possible and of course, the least spying.

I'd really like a good camera for taking pictures. I'm not looking for super-professional quality but I want them to look really good. The G4 took some really nice photos but I'm not sure what the exact quality was on them.

I'd like to keep the phone for some time without it breaking on me soon or becoming irrelevant. Because of this I think that I'd be willing to go for something a bit more expensive as long as it functions great.

>>60009598
Oh, to add onto this, I really don't care for the "edge" design on phones, where the screen curves around the sides or whatever. It looks ridiculous and doesn't seem functional at all. I also don't care if there's a fingerprint scanner or not, because frankly I really don't trust those things anyway and I probably wouldn't use it.

>>60009438
I'm happy with the S8+

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Loving the taller aspect ratios android is rolling into.

>>60009624
I set the bottom bar to black, but when the keyboard is out it turns back to white.
Do you have the same problem? What am I missing?

>>60009598
>>60009613
OP3T maybe?

>don't care for the "edge"
S8/+ are two of the best looking phones out there. That's because you're a pleb.

>>60009613
>>60009598
Do you have a price-range? Also are you on a CDMA network like Verizon or Sprint?

Most phones take pretty good pictures these days, the standout being the Samsung Galaxy S8, iPhone, and Google Pixel. That being said, most phones take pretty good photos all things considered.

If you care about longetivity (more than 2 years) I would avoid Apple, Samsung, or LG. Samsung is notorious for hardware slowing down after a few months and Apple's mandatory iOS updates bogs the phone down with features it doesn't need which is part of its planned obsolescence. LG has QC issues overall. HTC, Google, and a handful of chinese manufacturer's do a great job with longetivity with software updates varying from company to company.

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>>60009624
tfw heard a surprised "it's long" from 4 different people today

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>>60009647
not him but I don't give a shit about the S8 screen either. I'm not in ideal conditions 90% of the time so a beautiful screen will just be a waste for me. It's not like I'm color-correcting or watching films on it, so for me it just comes off as a really nice gimmick.

>>60009613
I like the edge, but I agree with the scanner. I'm not planning to use that at all. I'm just too used to putting in passwords.

>>60009676
It doesn't even look that great, it looks strange and seems like I'd accidentally touch the side of my screen and mess with shit all the time. I'd prefer something rectangular that feels solid and well-built.

>>60009658
I'm on AT&T. I'm also >>60009438
If the only good manufacturers are google and the Chinese, that's pretty fucked privacy-wise, though I've never even seen an HTC phone I don't think.

>>60009722
>I'd accidentally touch the side of my screen and mess with shit all the time.

That was a worry of mine, but it's surprisingly easy to not actually touch the edges with your palms.

>>60009676
Been ultra comfy for me personally, screen is nice inside and out and I've been using it while lounging after coming home instead of sitting at my desktop since I've gotten it.

>>60009722
Haven't had a problem with the edges. The only thing I don't really like is the bixby button and that's just because it's useless for me, it doesn't get in the way.

>>60009722
>privacy
>Android
Retard.
Just get an iPhone.

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>>60009800
checked

>>60009800
I hate iPhones, I would vastly prefer an Android phone. Why are you implying that Android phones aren't as private?

>>60009742
>>60009794
well, regardless, not interested. It's got too many features I will never use and safety shit like waterproofing that will never be relevant to me. Probably will pick up an HTC 10 since it's on sale for 500 bux.

>>60009722
>If the only good manufacturers are google and the Chinese, that's pretty fucked privacy-wise
if you care about privacy get a pre-paid flip phone. You are being tracked through the internet no matter what you do.

>AT&T
good, that means you're able to use GSM phones which are the standard these days. If price is no object the OnePlus phones have been good. OnePlus3T is a good all-around package but the OP5 is supposedly just around the corner. HTC's recent stuff has been just "okay" and overpriced. Stuff like the Axon 7 are being hailed as absurdly affordable though the software support has been described as just okay, if not bad.

do you have any other requirements? It seems like you'll be happy with most any choice.

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>>60009826
>Why are you implying that Android phones aren't as private?
do you know where you are?

>>60009826
I'm not, you are.
>If the only good manufacturers are Google and the Chinese, that's pretty fucked privacy-wise.

Spoiler alert retard, any android phone with Google play services, aka every phone that's not China exclusive, sends feedback and usage statistics to Google.

>I hate iPhones
Based on what? Being a fedora tipper?

>>60009462
Anyone?

>>60004362
Looks nice desu

So I rooted my android motog4, is there really no way to get google services to work?

>>60009462
Just get a new one, the original Moto G only costs about that much.

>>60009909
Not where i live.

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>>60009644
Mine comes up as white, I'd like it to be the correct of the keyboard but it's going by some sort of app data to set the navigation bar color.

>>60009941
Thanks for the response, glad to see it's not just me.
I keep my Textra and keyboard BLACK so this is annoying as shit. I hope it gets updated.

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OK nerds here's my deal. Currently on Sprint in the US. I HAD a Galaxy S6 that I broke. Right now I'm using my old Moto X. A week from tomorrow my contract with Sprint ends and I wanna go to Verizon.

Talk to me about using an open GSM phone on Verizon. I'm interested in owning the phone outright. I've read that by doing this, I wont have to deal with bloatware.

Recommend me a good android phone that I can use on Verizon's network. I'm interested in a small screen and I dont want a phone that has the curved screen edge like the new S8. My new phone will be in a rubber case. I'm leaning towards the Galaxy S7.

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>>60009451
cross posting

Should I buy Moto G 3rd gens for my grand parents, Y/N?

>>60009867
Well shit, you're right about the first part I suppose. Never really thought about that. There's always custom roms though, right? And I dislike iPhones compared to Androids because of their lack of customizability. They're just too "plain" to be interesting.

>>60009996
>Talk to me about using an open GSM phone on Verizon.
unless it supports CDMA bands it's not working on Verizon, period. You might be able to use the internet in some parts of the states but calling and texts is a no go. Stuff like the OnePlus3, Sony Xperia, new HTC phones, and Axon 7 won't work on Verizon unless there is a version specifically made for them.

>I've read that by doing this, I wont have to deal with bloatware.
What you're talking about is unlocked variants of phones, and even then they may contain the company's own brand of bloatware.

>I'm interested in a small screen
you're fucked, all phones are going phablet size as of recent.

Source: I'm on my family's verizon plan and I fucking hate the limitations even though coverage is good.

mate 9 still worth getting for $800CAD?
looking for a larger screen phone

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>>60009956
Yeah, here it is black in a mostly white Google window. You can force the color in settings if you want.

>>60010071
>you're fucked, all phones are going phablet size as of recent.

Yeah I finally bit the bullet and got rid of my iphone 5s

I actually appreciate a large screen after having a tiny one for so long though. I think if I tried to downgrade I'd just go with a dumbphone instead of a compact smartphone

>>60010060
>There's always custom roms though, right?
You're still using android, which unless you disable Google Play services (and your access to the Play app store), you will have data sent between you and google.

Again: Privacy is basically not possible or worth it on these phones. If you're a nut about people archiving your searches you should consider a non-smartphone.

>>60010097
That's my issue, I was able to make it black in the settings. It is black except for when I use the keyboard.

>>60010101
I have a 5.5" phone and though I loved the size it was really inconvenient a lot of the time. i hated that I could no longer do a lot of stuff one handed and it tended to make my arm tired after more than a few minutes. My DNA was a little on the small side but I feel like a 5" or 5.2" would be perfect.

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>>60010110
My only issue is the navigation bar not going away when scrolling in an app. Not sure if this is normal or not. This is my first phone without physical navigation buttons

>>60010118
I went from the 5s to an S8+

I liked the 5s quite a bit even having to two hand the S8 I find it more practical

>>60009422
it's way worse in sunlight
2.4
speakers can get fairly loud, theater and music mode being separate is fairly useful, but i mainly prefer to use earbuds

>>60010159
I speak coming from a Moto X which is a slightly small screen, I did not like the size.

>>60010170
>it's way worse in sunlight
how bad are we talking?
>2.4
could be the reason
>speakers can get fairly loud
awesome, I hate phones with quiet speakers.

My only wish for the S8 is stereo front facing speakers. That and maybe the trick finger print reader that's part of the screen. Besides thay let its just about perfect

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Opinions on the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625 Octa-Core ?

Is it good? bad? average?

Does anyone know how to install Lineage OS on Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II?

I tried to follow some guy's advice and didn't work at this particular step. The phone couldn't show up in Zadig while in Download screen
Guide that some guy created for me.
https://github.com/pbatard/libwdi/wiki/Zadig
Guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/LineageOS/comments/66shkh/is_there_a_good_guide_on_how_to_install_lineageos/dgky8qm/

Should I just ditch this guy and find a better guide? Or what?

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>>60010315
honestly I would've bought the S8 or Pixel if it weren't for the fucking single fire speaker. All of these fucking bullshit artists go on about "PREMIUM FEATURES" and not a single one

Someone told me "you should probably just buy a bluetooth speaker instead" and I nearly strangled them. The whole point of a phone is to be mobile. I can't even begin to recall how often I used the loud speakers on my moto for listening to music while working or cooking. They're a godsend.

>>60010444
nice trips
>comes with great earbuds
>proceed to not care about speakers because im not a nigger

>>60010458
earbuds aren't very helpful when I need to be able to hear around me or converse with others. Pretty important part of the job.

>>60010476
so get a bluetooth speaker

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>>60010486
JUST HAVE STEREO SPEAKERS ON THE PHONE YOU DOUBLE NIGGER

>>60010444
Wait, the S8 is mono?

>>60010507
a decent bluetooth speaker is 40 bucks
come on son

>>60010507
no

>>60010523
The S8, Pixel and I believe the LG G6 all only have a single speaker on the bottom of the phone. It's pretty crazy, everybody keeps making the audio worse on phones at the expense of smaller bezels.

Except for the Pixel. I have no idea what the fuck is going on there.

>>60010524
I don't want to lug around bluetooth speaker, plus it's not exactly convenient when I'm walking all over the place. At home is another story altogether.

>>60010552
so what is your fucking job dude? apparently it requires samsung to suck your cock and gobble your balls

>>60010033
Dude, I'd fuckin use one for that cheap.

>>60010564
Production assistant for an editing company. Previously a google express merchant (aka shopping in stores for other people). 90% of my job is moving around a large office space. If you work in an office, good for you, but I fucking hate lugging around extra shit.

Previously I worked a contract for Blizzard entertainment that involved setting up computers all fucking day and revisiting every room to set up additional things. I didn't stay put.

>>60010418
Sorry, is there a good guide on how to install it?

http://www.lineageosrom.com/2016/12/how-to-install-lineage-os-rom.html

Will this guide work?

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>>60009314

>>60010679
So no then, thank you.
I guess i still have one month to get $300.

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is there anything more cancerous to smartphones than the word "premium"?

Either that or wireless charging.

>>60010724
Wireless charging is the worst. Had a terrible reaction when I learned that wireless charging just moved the wire from the phone to the pad the phone needs to be on anyway.

>>60010724
>he hasn't charged his iphone in the microwave yet!

>>60010744
how the fuck did you think it would happen?
giant magnet pulses in a 30ft radius?
you'd charge more than just your phone.

>>60010744
that's what I don't get. I swear the reviews I read are just shills considering the stuff they post

>I love wireless charging! I work in an office and move around a lot, so instead of plugging my phone in, I just put it down and let it charge. as opposed to taking 10 seconds to plug it in.
>My charging port broke, so thank god I can still charge it wirelessly.

who the FUCK breaks their charging port? It's made out of fucking metal!

>>60010784
>>60010744
wireless charging is literally the biggest gimmick ever

>>60010773
it has been a decade since witricity was super hyped, but nothing really changed.
I just want to be able to put my phone near the charger, having it on a plate is just as disruptive as plugging in a wire.

>>60010814
the problem is you'd fry anything around it.

>>60010444
Yeah, had a nexus 6 for a while and the front facing speakers were so good. Sure you got gear buds and Bluetooth solutions but built in front facing speakers can't be beat

>>60010773
Wouldn't know, anon. I didn't have to think too much about it since none of my phones ever used it before today and technology improves all of the time.

Just got an S8. Is there anyway I can pick out a few wallpapers and have them rotate randomly once a day?

>>60010842
Literally one of the only reasons I've held on to my Moto X Pure (basically the same as a Nexus 6 but worse build quality and support) as long as I have is because the speakers are fucking fantastic. It's not the cleanest audio, but I can hear it in basically any event or environment and isn't tinny. Really nice when cooking or at a friend's party. That and the moto gestures which are really nice but probably replaceable with other features.

But man Moto's shit support makes me want to drop the phone.

>>60010724
Let me guess, pixel owner? Only people I see saying wireless charging is shit is pixel owners. I will not buy a phone without it. I keep a dock next to my bed and in my work desk. So handy to just sit the phone down and have it charge.

>>60010507
but your phone has two speakers anon
the earpiece and the loudspeaker

>>60010885
Nexus 6 had good support l, only sold it to get a note 7. They turned out to be a mistake

>>60010889
Nope, never owned a google product.

>I keep a dock next to my bed and in my work desk.So handy to just sit the phone down and have it charge.
What's so fucking hard about taking another 5 seconds to put a cable in? It's not like you aren't already near an outlet.

Pleb question: what advantages are there over paying for a phone in full than doing payment plans? Is it just a "poor" thing in the end?

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>>60010897
AN EARPIECE AND A SPEAKER ARE ENTIRELY DIFFERENT THINGS

So reflashing your phone is like reinstalling windows.

Anyway i can rescue the photos i had?

>>60011097
I'm no expert, but to my knowledge paying in increments is actually more expensive than paying in full (IE: 6 payments of $25.99 vs one-time payment of $115)

>>60010898
Nexus 6 has google-motorola backing, Moto X is Lenovo-owned Motorola

>>60011097
As far as Verizon goes there is literally no downside to doing monthly payments, it's either you pay in full now or pay the exact same amount of money over a number of months.

>>60010033
Good price. It's a great phone, I have one. Perfect for older folks too because it's simple and reliable.

>>60010373
Good enough performance for fapping to Chinese cartoons and very good battery life.

>>60010476
I use LG Tone style Bluetooth headphones. I can put just one earpiece in so I can still hear what's going on around me.

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LG G4 owner here, after one bootloop and currently on my second one that somehow is still active, is there any alternatives worth the jump in case this one shits the bed?

>>60011097
>>60011139
Like this guy said. Whoever your carrier, compare the amount of monthly payments to full price to ensure they're equal. Nowadays they are. They didn't used to be.

>>60011243
samsung s8 or LG v20 maybe?

>>60004332
Aren't yellow eyes a sign of liver failure?

Nokia 6 looks like a really good option?
Looking to upgrade from a broken Moto G1.

>>60011240
for me it's just not worth it. Plus it's an additional cost that could just be part of the phone.

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>poor
>finance $800 phone
>instead of buying a $200 phone you can actually afford
>proceed to over pay for overpriced post paid plan

Ill never understand why so many people fall for this. Im an adult im college and all these 19 year olds are running around with phones that cost more than two 1070s

>>60011360
I wonder if people with shitty credit has to pay interest if they go with the monthly payments.
I was checking out my account today and it was 0% apr if I pay it off in 2 years

>>60011360
guarantee their parents are paying for it.

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>>60011243
Same exact thing happened to my G4. Lose all hope. There is no cure. Only death awaits.

>>60011360
Having no responsibility is a wonderful thing aint it?

Anyone got their S8?
Impressions?

>>60011377
Yeah but the carriers just straight up charge you more for the phone. When I looked at the s7 on t mobile and Verizon they had it for over 700 dollars meanwhile it was like 500 on Amazon with presumably an unlocked bootloader.

>>60011405
You're assuming it's all white kids buying these phones.
There's a lot of africans buying these phones

Lenovo vibe K5 plus or Moto G4 Plus? In the same price range only Snapdragon 210 devices are there in my country.
Would i be chinked if buy lenovo? I want it to last long and many people have said that moto lost quality after lenovo

>>60011431
Lots of blacks are in jail or homeless for a reason you know.

>>60011438
Wow. It's like you don't know how to follow a conversation

>>60011429
Those $500 phones must have sold out or prices raised. Cuz the ones I'm seeing are hella expensive

>>60011438
>>60011431
>>>/pol/

>>60011472
I actually used to work in an area where the majority of the Africans lived so I can confirm they squander money on name brand clothes and the newest phones.
Just because the truth is ugly, doesn't mean it's racist

>>60011417

Picked up my S8+ today.

So far pretty good. I had a bit of a hiccup porting my Verizon number over to Sprint, but that only lasted about an hour.

The phone is pretty heavy, feels good to hold. Screen is fucking tits. Still playing with some of the edge stuff.

I did notice the Wifi seems to randomly switch off to phone and back again, while I don't notice a connection problem the notification popping up is kind of annoying.


I also played around with the retina scan shit, I mean it's cool and pretty fast for a login but you look fucking retarded wide eyed staring at your screen to login every time. So I will stick to pin.

Why does the S8 seem like shit?
https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-review-the-prettiest-phone-wins-1794526975

Also, what's the point of the taller aspect ratios now? Soon enough they'll be as long as remotes and be sticking out of your pockets.

>>60011493
i don't get why you had to bring up race in this at all. that information could have been disregarded and the conversation would have been just fine.

this is like someone announcing their gay out of the blue.
why was this necessary to inform me of their race?

>>60011563
Actually I did.
Read the fucking ENTIRE conversation instead of the bits and pieces you want

>>60011563
The blacks are gay and vegan. I know because they told me at our crossfit meetup.

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>>60011563
>announcing their gay

>>60011095
And a hot breaks most in phones? Oh yeah the charge port. Also you grab your phone in the middle of the night, bang out a shit post then plop it back on the dock. They have wireless fast charge now. Shira great

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>>60011557
DUDE

BEZELS

DON'T YOU JUST HATE BEZELS

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>>60011557
More posts fit on the screen at any given time. The aspect ratio is the best part of the S8

>>60011577
>Actually I did.
You did what? I asked you why it was necessary bring up race. How does this even make any sense.

Convo starts here >>60011360
I mentioned their parents are likely paying for it here >>60011405
You bring up race here>>60011431

What part am I missing?

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>>60011590
>And a hot breaks most in phones?
maybe you want to try that again

>Also you grab your phone in the middle of the night, bang out a shit post then plop it back on the dock.
how is this any different than just buying a long charge cable, leaving it plugged in, and not having to dedicate space on your nightstand/table for a wireless charger.

I can bet you it's a lot fucking cheaper than a wireless charging pad

Aside of price increase, why would you get an s8+ over a regular s8, senpaitachi?

>>60011624
you're missing the part where BLACKS LMAO

>>60010094
>mate 9
It is a good phone. Good processor, but it is a custom one so I don't know if it will be possible to do custom ROMs. Samsung Exynos processors dont have released information required for custom ROM development, I wonder of Kirin is the same or better. Might want to check XDA and do research.

>>60011629
You'll never get it, wireless charging is sweet. I'm glad ilthe phone has it. You can stick with your wires.

>>60011608
Not when you're on any normal site that still uses the 16:9 aspect ratio. Then you just have ugly black bars and it's a waste of space.

>>60011672
I clearly don't get it because all you're describing to me is a device that costs extra so you can save 3 seconds by plugging a cable in. A cable that would already have to be able to reach where your charging station is.

Go elsewhere, wireless shill.

>>60011582
it's true though.
you know that ultra flamboyant gay guy that loves to let everyone know he's gay all the time?
That's basically /pol/.
Except /pol/ likes to let everyone know their racist all the time.

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>>60011724
>when they still don't realize their mistake

>>60011624
Because appearance is a very important thing to Africans.
That should have been painfully clear you numbskull

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>>60011767
Or they just like to waste their money on stupidly expensive trendy shit

>>60011803
It's like that's what I just said
Were you born stupid or dropped on your head as a child?

>>60011810
The way your phrased your words made it sound like you were defending Africans for just liking to have "good appearances." Surely you can see that if you reread your post.

>>60011831
Jesus you're stupid
Don't reply to me again

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>>60011839

>>60011674
Besides video what site "uses 16:9", that shit doesn't even make sense. Most sites are built to be taller then wide

>>60011702
3 seconds a few times a day over the course of years adds up. Also wires can get tangled up.

>>60011989
>3 seconds a few times a day over the course of years adds up.
yeah god forbid you use 20 minutes spread over a year.

>Also wires can get tangled up.
Wire. A single wire. A wire you would still need to use to plug-in your wireless charging pad.

Honestly the one thing I can think of for wireless charging that would be really useful is a car charger. Otherwise I don't really see the point.

>>60011989
Wireless charging is literally the stupidest shit ever. It's a gimmick. It wastes a lot of energy and is useless when it takes 5 seconds to plug in a charger. If you want a "home station" to charge your device, just leave the charger plugged into the wall at one location and then you can just plug it in real quick when you put your phone down there.

any way to use adb backup if it just exist immediately after asking to start?

running on an old galaxy s 3, rooted, but verizon version

>>60006203
where do you get the apks from?

>>60011417
got s8+. had nexus 6p previously.

The chassis is amazing. Pictures don't do it justice, you have to hold it in hand to understand. Samsung is way ahead of everyone else here.
Screen has accurate colors and is super bright.
OS is nothing like the TouchShit of old. It's basically a slightly reskinned AOSP. And there is almost no preinstalled crapware.
The default launcher is not configurable in any meaningful way, but it's very responsive.
Fingerprint scanner position is bad. It's so easy to smudge the lens instead of unlocking. Also, you get vibration feedback only on failed unlock, not on a successful one. That makes it hard to use for me.
Bixby is a fucking waste of a hardware button.

>>60012202
From teh internetz, retard!

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Is Moto G5 Plus actually the "budget king" or is this just a meme?
I've seen it heavily recommended on normie sites.

Brother in-law works at large telco. Last week Sony introduced last models:

L cheapish low range phone
ZX high end flagship, looks fine

But there is not a compact version of the ZX :O

>>60012545
Bought it for the wife, her Nexus 4 is 8 GB

>>60012488
t-thanks

Bought a Mate 9. I'm really liking it so far, even the EMUI is nice but should I just switch to Nova Launcher?

>>60012789
Just ordered one with the Amazon launchscreen ads because I'm a little broke at the moment.

I hope my coworkers don't laugh too hard when they see it.

Huwaei or Sony phones. Which one is better, and which phone would you recommend? Carrier is ATT, and price range is $350

a smartphone with
>around 4.7" screen
>MAX 1080p resolution, preferably less
>4000+ mAh battery
>sd card
>works in yurop
? ? ? ?
?
?
?

I need to buy a $160 phone with a decent camera. What are my choices?

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>>60009859

>>60013023
Redmi 4X

>>60013228
looks good thanks

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>>60010476
Have you tried only putting one earbud in?

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>Mi6
>Includes a Type-C to 3.5mm adapter

TOPkek
Why not just put the 3.5mm on the phone.

>>60011243
>>60011412
My G4 looped in January for 2nd time and LG refused to fix it. Just got my S8 today which is pretty good except battery life.

>>60013055
How decent are we talking? Used flagships usually have better cameras then new budget phones at the same price, but they're used which means no warranty, possibly beat up.

>>60014138
Because they're chinks. Everything they do is copying Apple, both software and hardware.

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So I'm getting a little bored of my white Galaxy S6 and I need advice on a good understated phone. It needs:
>good camera
>good battery life
>LineageOS support
>understated design because I'm an /fa/ fuckboi

I'm torn between the Xperia XZ, iPhone 7, Galaxy S8 and Moto Z. Maybe I should go for the chinks, such as a black OnePlus 3T?

>>60015619
just flip a coin between the Galaxy and Xperia

>>60015619
>It needs: LineageOS support
>iPhone 7

>>60011702
Actually yeah. Being able to not have to plug and unplug my phone for $20 is great.
It's like push to start in cars and doors automatically unlocked when you approach the car.

>>60012988
Sony. Huawei's a lottery.

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What would you guys consider to be the iPhone of Android?

I know the obvious answer would be the pixel, but the 2 year shelf life of updates is kind of disappointing. OnePlus 3T could be another one, but the support from what I hear is abysmal. As much as I'd like to switch to an iPhone, there's too much about the Android ecosystem I'd rather not leave behind. Also no 3.5mm jack.

Any ideas?

>>60016212
The fuck is "iPhone of Android" supposed to mean.

>>60016212
Do you mean like the flagship android phone?

Samsung Galaxy in the US at least, maybe the Xperia if you're in Japan

>>60016237

Modern iPhones:
Solid build, great camera, great support, reliable updates.

Android:
All of the above.. but spread across multiple platforms.

I didn't mind iPhones so much for the above, but couldn't keep it due to how much more I enjoy the Android ecosystem.

>>60016284
>>60016212
Any non-chink flagship has that. Pixel, Samsung, whatever.

The problem is updates. You have to consider that major updates in Android are not as important as they are in iOS. (Security updates aside, but those generally keep coming after the major ones stop)

In iOS, I'm sure a few weeks after iOS 11 comes out, many apps will stop targeting 10 and you'll lose their updates. This isn't the case in Android.

>>60004738
Seeing this pic from my Galaxy s8 and both pics are completely fine

>>60016284
Try iDroid.

I have no idea what to pick between a SE and 3T.
Does the jump to android is that important?

>>60010565
>>60011150
Forgot to mention that its the 8GB version.

Just throw in a 32gb sd card and call it a day, right?

Curious Anon here. Is there a simple phone out there that would be able to have whatsapp and viber? Just a regular phone like an old 3310 but with whatsapp and viber?

>>60016986
You talking iPhone SE? 3T will give you way more value

>>60013360
not helpful in the situation.

>>60015728
I mean, LineageOS is mostly for having reliable updates and a good skin, instead of dealing with waiting for Samsung's good will to push Nougat or something. No need to wait with iOS.

>>60017036
Not as great a deal then since it only has 1gb ram. But for grandparents it's perfect. Yes, get an SD card and set the camera to save pictures to it so they don't run out of space. The low internal storage will limit how many apps they can install but it shouldn't matter too much.

>>60017224
How's the migration to android?
I may miss some stuff from iOS?

Who else here
>hoping that nokia will release a decent 5 inch or lower midranger
?

I live in the UK and am looking to replace my Galaxy S5 as it has begun to act up.

I only ever use my phone for emails, social media, web browsing and games like Marvel Future Fight and Clash Royale.

I would prefer expandable storage and a half decent camera as I like to go hill walking and take photos of the dog.

Not looking to spend more than £300 if possible.

All suggestions appreciated!

>>60016986
Definitely the SE. Android is way better than it used to be but it's still really clunky compared to iOS. Every lagging Android animation and buggy third party app will make you regret not going for the device with better software.

Huawei Nova, Galaxy A5 2017 or Honor 8?

>>60007965
miui IS full of bloat but it gets better battery life than lineage and is just as lag free

>>60017925
Moto G5 Plus

>>60009901
I think Im gonna cry

>>60017934
Honor 8

>>60018000
What about the Lenova P2, it's a bit more expensive than I originally budgeted for but I hear the battery life is fantastic.

>>60018474
It's better than the Moto G in most ways but the camera isn't as good.

the mi5 s gets more interesting. Apparently there now exists a mokee rom (official) for the phone. Oh man, what do. x compact, mi5s or wait for nokia.

>>60018722
Why not just get the Mi5? The custom ROM support is way better.

>>60018736
can't find a black one anywhere online

>>60017698
I just wish the 6 had a Snapdragon 600 series instead of the 430. I like the 5.5" size. Maybe it's not a huge difference but my phone has a 410 and I want my next upgrade to be more significant.

I fucking missed the flash sale on banggood for a redmi note 4 cause some dumb shit cashier messed up the activation on a prepaid visa.
Almost lost 150$, but the call center helped me out and I got it back three fucking days later.
But now I can't find the Note 4 anywhere for 150$... Is there a way to get coupon codes or anything like that for ali, bang, top, or any sites like that?

>>60019337
You're not looking hard enough
http://s.aliexpress.com/FRvYFjA7

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>>60019399
I love you.

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>Buy the Moto g5 plus
>Had to download an update to enable 911

Lol, what else did they forgot to put in the phone?

>>60019467
I just got that too but I'm rooted and running a custom kernel and whatever so if I take it I'm pretty sure my phone will stop booting

>>60019481
Any good custom roms for it or not yet?

So do no free in app purchase apps work? Luckypatcher refuses to work on an app I really REALLY need

>>60019614
Stop being poor. If you REALLY need it then pay for it.

>>60019654
Fuck off shill

Why did nobody tell me about Samsung's web browser this shit smooth as hell.

>>60019525
Not really.

Apparently AOKP is out for it but I don't care enough to try it.

>>60006203
>have 800$ for phone
>dont have 5 bucks for spotify

fuckin millenials

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So I just got a G5 Plus, coming from a Galaxy S4 which I had for many years now.

Considering that Xiaomi devices are way too expensive here with taxes here, did I not fucked up?

Has anyone tried the earphones that comes with the S8? How are they?

Is there A SINGLE chinaphone store with a eu warehouse and a good aftersales service ?

>>60020235
no

What is the best app to create custom widgets on a rooted phone?

>>60020144
I've got a G5 (minus?), I'm very happy with it.
I'd say "for the money" but I'm not sure what paying 5 times as much would get me that I don't have.

>>60020191
Very good

>>60019732
Because everything Samsung is bad in contrarian general

>>60019330
The 6 should've had a 625 and the 5 the 430 instead of having them both on the same soc, it's a real shame because the g5+ is the clear winner since the camera on the Nokia 6 seems pretty crap in comparison

I can use a moto g1 xt1031 screen in a xt1032 right?

>>60020144
Just got mine a week ago. It's a great little phone and I'm very happy with it, cheap or not.

It is the first smartphone I've had that doesn't have a notification LED though. Still getting used to that.

>>60020615
You're right, I never got a phone for over 300$ and never missed out on anything
>>60020758
Same man. But the screen flashes when a notification comes and the fingerprint sensor is the fastest I've ever seen, so it's not a huge deal

Looking for a back up phone to my Galaxy S8+, just in case I lose, break it and/or get rolled for it.

Budget is $500 and I just want to stream YouTube and the EPL.

Thanks goys.

Ok so yesterday I got a new phone because my old one got rekt. I have 3 separate Gmail accounts, had em all signed into my old phone. Got the first one signed in on my new phone, by when I click add account, it takes me to a screen that says 'enter current password'. What fucking password? What is this shit?

>>60011436
I have a K6 and its pretty good, so Vibe K6

>>60020900
>$500 backup phone

For a backup way too expensive

Get a G5 for $180. It would still be snappy af

If you want to get overkill, you can get an S7 for even below $500. Obviously OP3T as well.

>>60020859
>But the screen flashes when a notification comes
Yeah, I'm not usually looking at my phone though. I'm used to just occasionally glancing at it and only checking it if there's a light blinking.

>the fingerprint sensor is the fastest I've ever seen
Yeah the fingerprint sensor is amazing.

>>60020235
Ibuygou has 2yr warranty and EU repair service.

What's a phone under 200€ that respects user privacy? I like meizu's approach to root permissions, what are some other brands that follow this?

Getting new phone soon, Pixel or iPhone 7?

>>60021029
Is having Gapps a problem?

If so, I think Xiaomi and other chink phones don't have gapps, but then the possibility of having chink bloat on them.

>>60021029
Just get one of the Xiaomi phones and put LineageOS on it.

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after completely revamping the aesthetics this phone (s8+) is top notch

>>60021101
They're not a problem by themselves, but being unable to easily uninstall them is
I'll look into xiaomi, thanks!

>>60021179
How's the battery life? I'm thinking of getting the plus.

Is the Pixel's performance actually that much better than the S8's (even with a custom ROM)?

>>60021179
Are the Touchwiz lags true or just a meme?

Lenovo P2 or Oneplus 3T?

Lots of reviews for Lenovo 2 show prices as £200 but can't find a model for under £300 and unsure if it's carrier locked or not.

OP3T is unlocked and solid price of £399

Just looking for a good android phone.

>>60021316
OP3T has overall better official and unofficial support since it's more popular.

Especially unofficial software support can be very useful in the long run.

just got a le max 2, first phone that i can actually have full control over. putting lineage on it, what kinds of dank shit should i put on after?

>>60021273
they are absolutely true, my roommate has it and has been complaining about it.

there's also a handful of issues with screen protectors and bugs right now, he's getting constant disconnects to wifi and issues with MMS.

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How the fuck do I make my homescreen look good?

>>60021454
black themed wallpapers (cause AMOLED's blacks)

And a decent icon pack for more consistency

>>60021316
3T

>>60020900
Just get another S8+.

https://www.sprint.com/shop/device/samsung-galaxy-s8-64gb-midnight-black?skuId=111200324&duration=0&contractType=retail&lineId=2051501741
>750
http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/galaxy-s8/buy/
>720
https://www.boostmobile.com/#!/shop/phones/samsung-galaxy-s8/features/
>650

Explain this bullshit. They look the same to me.

Good replacement for a Galaxy S5?

>>60021813
Depends on the price range. Even for $200 almost all phones perform better than an S5

>>60021937
Suggestions for lower to mid tier range?

What's a good app for SMS?

Just got an HTC 10 on sale (because the U Ultra looks like overpriced ass) only to find that despite them hyping up less manufacturer default apps they still shipped it with a crappy HTC messaging app. Android Messages is nice, but doesn't have the option for a dark theme which i want.

>>60022039
google messenger? It's what I use

>>60022056
Google/Android Messenger (whatever they call it now) doesn't have the option for dark backgrounds, or at least it didn't when i tried it on my last phone. Have they since added it?

>>60022082
I'm on 6.0, no.

>>60022039
Textra is good. I'm using Pulse right now and am loving it. Textra has more customization, but i feel like Pulse is more polished

>>60004362
Based

>>60022039
Why not use the basic messaging app that comes with every phone?

>>60009462
>>60009900
Get a new phone ffs. any $90 chinkshit will be better whan fixing this old turd.
Get a new HT17 Pro on gearbest.

>>60022324
Looks like ass and has little to offer in terms of customization aside from changing a color or two. All of HTC's default apps are garbage, especially their email client which is rendered pointless when it ships with Gmail

>>60021316
>>60019275

NEW

>>60022757

>>60022757

>>60022757

>>60022757

>>60008878
>Not getting the 99$ dollar sd card bundle
What are you poor?

>>60017640
You won't have iMessage.

You can migrate everything though texts are a quite a pain to do so, you'll lose their attachments in the process as well.

OnePlus 3T... nuff said.