/spg/ Smartphone General - New Guy edition

Yeah just go to a Verizon store and sign up for a new plan.

Which variant did you get? 2 or 4 GB RAM? How's the battery life so far?

>>60456162
>Yeah just go to a Verizon store and sign up for a new plan.

too late, I just finished it online cuz need for speed

>Which variant?
Moto G5 Plus...?

>2 or 4 GB RAM?
I opted for the larger.

>How's the battery life so far?
I'm assuming it left China with 100% and it's at 60% right now.

Is there a way to use your tablet for your phone's calls and texts via bluetooth?

If my phone is locked to one carrier is there a way to unlock it myself or do i have to pay mr. chang to do it? I bought a g4 play a long ass time ago and just now i'm trying the dual sim feature, it doesn't recognize anything but at&t sim cards.

The phone is fully unlocked (root, bootloader) and it's running a nougat rom if that matters, and it does support dual sim, i doubt it'd be exclusive to stock anyway.

Not really a phone question, I guess, but an app question:

Can anyone recommend a music player app that lets you sort songs by FILE NAME, and not by the metadata in the file itself?

Just got a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X and cannot connect to Wi-Fi. what do?

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My gf want a cellphone. I have a Redmi Note 3 Pro and she likes it a lot. We cannot find it on Aliexpress. Is there any similar cellphone in terms of being a great phone but cheaper than a Samsung or a fucking Iphone? Maybe a Redmi Note 4? I don't know anything of the current Redmi Note 4. Looking for help.

>>60457617
get her a leash you fucking fag

Opinions on the Droid Turbo 2?

Anyone ITT have Verizon? I'm a burger currently on T-Mobile. I saw that Verizon has unlimited data again and was just wondering how the Verizon experience is. Worth switching? I own my phone, and owe nothing other than a monthly bill to T-Mobile. Is Verizon still number 1 when it comes to overall coverage in the US?

>>60457617
Moto X pure is $350 new now. Or Moto G4 for $180/$200. LG makes their Stylo 2 I've seen for $220 new. 720p screen but solid phone overall. Unless you're only talking chink brands, then I have no idea.

>buy s8 from tmobile on payment plan
>get free s8
>Get 2 free gear vr and controllers
>Get 2 64gb sd cards and 2 s view flip cases
>12 months netflix

These promotions stack and they are crazy

>>60457617
The Note 4 is great, get the snapdragon variant.

>>60458099
How's that BOGO deal work anyhow? Is the 2nd SO actually free? Or is it free*? Overall how do you like the S8? Is it good? Or should I wait for the note 8?

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Thoughts on rugged phones? This one already comes with Nougat.

>>60458209
You pay the down payment, they send you a 750 dollar gift card to pay off the balance on the phone. So once the card arrives ill own the free s8 and paying 30 a month for the other. Think you gotta keep the other one on contract but not sure how they could enforce that.

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Oneplus-5-5-5-Inch-8GB-64GB-Smartphone---Black-379084.html
This seems incredibly sketchy.

I'm looking at an LG V20 for an upgrade from an S6 active for the quad dac alone. Anyone have any advice on why or why not to and what to expect (like battery life n shit).

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>>60458287
They're ok. No better than the phone of you choosing with a good case. OtterBox, spiegen, and sup case make durable cases that'll take a beating. Unless you're after something like pic related. Rugged phone from CAT win integrated FLIR camera.

>>60458353
As an LG V10 owner, the V20 fixed all of the minor flaws the 10 had. They upped the battery size from 3k mah to 3300mah. Overall I usually get something like 7 hours SOT use with 90% screen brightness. If I'm not using it for videos and am mainly just browsing text based sites, the phone will last the entire day.

They also made the second screen brighter than the V10.

>>60454709
I want an old blackberry tier secure phone with nice specs. XCellular is out of options because of its retarded price. /g/ what have you got for me?

>>60458399
whats the expected battery life for a college student?

>>60458365
>integrated FLIR camera.

My dick turned to diamonds when I read this.

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>>60458423
What does being a college student mean to battery life? Are you going to be using the phone for note taking? Are you a heavy or light user? Do you stream a lot of your stuff or listen to local media? All comes down to use case. If you're playing Vidya all day, expect 2 hours at 90% brightness.
>>60458438
Me too. It's actually not terribly priced considering what if offers. It sacrifices on screen resolution for the sake of battery life. Cat says 30 hours of active use.

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This thread is now under the full authority of the Galaxy S8.

Refrain from discussing inferior phones.

>>60459045
will it explode if i refuse

requesting purchasing advice

>australia
>vodafone
>decent camera, fast, can run most of if not all apps not rly that fussed bout that one and cheap most of all. can go upto about 400 i guess but the lower the better. also not so interested in 2nd hand.

was thinking samsung s5 since android is easy and i had an s3 that was pre good. open to xiaomi or whatever but a chinese guy told me theyre sorta eh. advice? suggestions?

>>60459045
thinking bout getting one of these or iphone 7 plus to upgrade from original 6 plus.

what does /g/ think?

Thoughts on the LG Aristo?

Currently using an Axon 7 but I just purchased a 64 gb iphone se to test the ios waters. Did I fuck up? I'm getting a little sick of lagdroid, I'll probably end up jailbreaking the se as well.

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>xz premium doesn't have radio
what the f*ck

>>60459274
Wait for OnePlus 5

>>60457617
Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon version or Redmi Note 4X (both are essentially identical) should do you just fine. Alternatively if you are willing to fork out an extra $100 or so then the Mi5 is an amazing budget flagship.

Just got my Mi Mix. Software is currently on Android 6.0.1 and I'm tempted to upgrade to Nougat. Should I install the unofficial Lineage 14.1 or just wait for MIUI to catch up?

>>60459694
Got any pics? I daresay its the sexiest smartphone there is.

>>60459694
Is the camera really as bad as they say? Want to buy it but a bad camera for that price would be a dealbreaker.

Im tempted to buy the redmi note 4 global version over the moto g5 plus. Am I being a retard?

Does the KEYone really have no problems with it screen ratio on app compability?

>>60456241
Batteries should never be stored at 100%. Leaving it charged at 60% from the factory is intentionally done to lessen battery wear.

Is the Galaxy S4 worth getting in 2017? I'm planning to use it for several months no more than 5, but I have the urge to buy since there's a lot of custom ROMs and has removable battery which you can upgrade to a 3,700 mAh

>>60459506
>radio
wh*t the fuck

Should i get Nokia 3 or Nokia 5?
i'm really getting tired of my iphone SE

so if you want a flagship android that isn't loaded with bloatware and isn't liable to boot-loop what do you get

u 11?

>>60461002
That or Pixel, or wait for OP5

>>60461194

i'd wait for the op5 but i've only got a month to buy a phone

shame that you have to choose between a nice looking phone (s8/g6) and a reliable, good phone (everything else)

Ordered a rn4 sd version yesterday, hopefully it will come in one piece.

Is it necessary to flash a custom Rom in it and what it exactly does?

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What service do I need to block to stop this fucking notification?

>>60461526
Why not update?

>>60461605
I'm rooted and on a custom rom. For whatever reason this notification isn't blocked and the only posts I've seen about it in the thread are snarky "well there are tons of ways to stop the notification (^:" but to be frank I want to make sure the service isn't running since battery drain might have gone up a bit since this happened

is bb10 still usable in 2017?
i kinda want to buy bb passport silver

Is there any way to simulate mouseover on Android browsers?

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Lenovo P2 costs less than Moto Z Play but has pretty much the same specs. I was ready to buy the Z Play but now leaning towards P2, am I missing something, why is it significantly cheaper?

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Has there been a case/cover as based as this?

>>60454709
what's that beauty on the right?

>>60458353
I'm also looking to get a V20 to replace my LG G4. Does the performance degrade much over time?

>>60460219
I guess it's OK for 5 months. It should perform like a 2017 budget phone.

>>60462197
Yeah it doesn't make sense how the P2 is cheaper than the Z Play and around the same price as the Moto G5+ and yet in many ways it has better specs than either of them. I'm guessing the Motorola phones are priced higher because they have more "brand value" ie. people are willing to pay more for a Motorola than a Lenovo even if the specs are the same / worse

>>60462439OLED

>>60462630

Thanks, I think I'll be pulling the trigger on the P2 today. I was just worried there's a catch

Anyone think Google will announce the Pixel 2 during I/o?

>>60462700
highly doubt it..

>>60462439

fill me in.

>OnePlus Five
>Flagship quality
>At Flagship prices
#neversettle

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Just ordered a galaxy s8. how fucked am I /g/?

>>60462950
its how company's grow
>campture the market
>create the brand
>maximise profit

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Best daily driver ROM for Lenovo Zuk Z2 for a normie apple user?

Just ordered one for someone as a gift since xiaomi doesn't have any 5.0in phone with band 4 LTE, they prefer Apple devices but hate iphone battery life and cost.

From the bit of reading I did, Indian official ZUI ROM seems to be the closest thing to a global ROM with OTA update. Is ZUI shit or is it at least as good as MIUI?

Bought my first smartphone in 2014, it was 1st gen moto g. I'm very happy with it because it held up for three years considering i dropped it at least once a month.
It's still holding up but there are slowdowns when i open more than 10 tabs in chrome, takes a while to properly attach the usb charger because it keeps falling out, and the microphone i'm told is not clear when i'm talking.

What i would want now is equivalent of a moto g 1st gen in 2013 - 2014.
>needs to be around 5" (4.6" - 5", 5.2" would be pushing it)
>needs to not lag too much at 15 opened chrome tabs
>needs to have 4g
>needs 720p-FHD screen

What should i get? I don't want a big phone nor an expensive one and moto g 5 looks like a an alien sex toy. Something simple, industrial, practical and keeping up with my browsing.

Is $205 USD for a Xiaomi Mi5 64gb worth it?
Also I'm coming from a Asus Zenfone 2, what can I expect if I do get it?

>>60463228
Should have got a iPhone SE

>>60463228
>Xiaomi doesn't have any 5.0in phone with band 4 LTE
Redmi 4X Global and 4A Global both have B4

Not bad for a $140 phone

http://www.gizchina.com/2017/05/17/doogee-mix-sample-photos-compared-with-iphone-7-pics/

Anyone want to try Doogee Mix? Is it worth it?

>>60463426
Moto G4 Play. Though honestly the G5 really doesn't look that bad IRL.

Are there any budget/ish phones that are a better deal than the axon 7?

Where can one buy a reliable battery? My e71 is tied 24/7, because it dies literally minutes after untying.
Amazon reviews seem to imply everything offered as a Nokia original, be it from 3.50 to 10 euro, is fake. There's only one with good reviews and it's about a third of the price of a refurbished phone.

>>60457540
MortPlayer Music is the best music played I've found that lets you play & sort using the file system instead of just scanning everything like every other player.

How much would an SD660 phone cost? I'd say around $150-$160.

>>60456587
Bluetooth Chat on the Play Store

>>60459045
I can always clearly see the black edges on the sides even if the screen curves over it, what exactly is even the point at that stage, it's not any more bezelless than a normal phone really

>>60462439
I don't get twitter. I don't know anyone who actually uses it and the messages are too short to write anything meaningful

>>60462950
It's a shame, rip OnePlus

>>60464017

Isn't the 3T basically the same price. Between those two it's really just up to preference which one you like more, they're both nice phones but slightly different

>>60465067
Axon 7 is often for sale at $330 which makes it $100 cheaper

>>60465098
Oh, in that case it probably wins. Don't know how much the original OP3 is going for these days

>>60462537
im the guy looking at upgrading... but, performance doesnt degrade, its shit on the phone that takes the performance

Should I buy the iPhone 7 or wait for Apple's next iteration of their phone?

>>60459045
My first actually new phone in years. The Bixby button is starting to piss me off, even after mapping Google Assistant to it sometimes Bixby comes up, but besides that it's flawless.

Was thinking of eventually getting op5 but now I am not sure one of the reason I liked op is their price to quality ratio

>>60457548
chinkd

>>60463426
Personally, Iĺl wait for the Moto C or Moto C Plus.

>>60465489
There's also E4 and E4 plus coming

>>60465361
I feel like they would really be shooting themselves in the foot with that pricing unless they can really excel somehow. In that price range they'll just disappear among the other top tier phones, I mean they're a somewhat known brand now but not like a household name. The average person will look at it like what the hell is a Oneplus, I'll just get this cool looking Samsung

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>>60459736
Bad pic but here it is.
>>60459778
Camera is definitely not on par with flagship devices. That said, the camera almost seems like a sidenote on this device. Low light photos are noisy, very dark and lack detail in comparison to the iPhone 7 or even the Mi5. The low light enhancement feature doesn't do much to improve this either. Focusing seems like a hit or miss especially on closer objects and accurate colour reproduction is severely lacking. These do seem to be common problems in Xiaomi phones barring the Mi flagship line which tends to perform slightly better in the camera department. If you are willing to look past the lackluster camera, the Mix is otherwise a fantastic phablet.

>have issues with my phone
>send it for repairs
>they fix it
>on the slip it says all they did was a software reset (which I had tried myself, and didn't fix the issues)
>notice the battery was changed as well
>ask them if all they did was a software reset
>they say yes

Why would they lie about something like this?

>>60454709
I asked in the last thread but - does anyone have a blackberry priv? Any thoughts?

I've read a decent amount on it and know about the SoC issues it has (overheating, etc) but am having a hard time finding anything better,

The Axon 7 seems like a pretty clear choice, but after tax on Amazon it is ~$400, which is a little more than I want to spend at this point in time.

Ideally I'd want to use this phone for 2 years minimum, three to four years would be great.

S8 or S8+

any eurofag with v20 here? where did you buy it?

Is Xprivacy still required with the current permission controls built in to Android?

>>60467425
priv is garbage
axon is better at everything

>>60461746
Girlfriend has passport she loves it but she's pretty grandma tier. It has very streamlined email->text->bbm interface if you're bouncing between people.

Really good microphone and great battery life

>>60461632
no idea, if its too annoying I would just do a clean install of the rom and see if it persists

>>60467649
Online stores. Carriers selling them unlocked. Right now they are about 450€

>>60468415
Alright. Just got the axon. Hopefully this lasts me the next few years. I hate upgrading phones, but unfortunately they're such an embedded part of modern life that it's hard to have a shitty one.

Currently running a galaxy amp prime from cricket... absolute trash.

>>60464045
Bumpino grande

So lo and behold my Galaxy S8 has burn-in. Anyone else experience this? It's not super noticeable, but for a phone that persistently has those on-screen buttons on most apps, not to mention having most apps letterbox, that should ''not'' fukken happen. First wave problem, maybe?

Keyone pre-orders started in Canada, still no word on the US

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thoughts on the new htc u11 revealed yesterday?

>sd 835
>4 gb ram
>no headphone jack
>pressure sensors for shortcuts on the sides
>16 mp front camera
>12 mp back camera
>seamless body to screen design
>gorilla glass front & back
>7.1.1

>>60469601
>selfie camera is better than actual camera
Wow, I hate that...

>>60469631
>thinks more megapixels means better image quality
Don't be stupid anon

Just purchased an S8, what's the best case for one?

https://www.amazon.com/Patchworks-Flexguard-Black-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B06XRZPL54/
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Ubittek-Flexible-Protection-Reinforced/dp/B06ZY8VSWF/

Thinking between one of these, but open to suggestions.

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>>60469813
>Just purchased an S8

>>60469830

>boo hoo I didn't purchase the OFFICIAL /g/ phone

man since about two weeks ago the google app / google assistant has just completely stopped working, they come up but offer no functionality and it doesn't even show my logged in google account. Anyone had this shit happen?

>>60469601
The camera got rated top on DXOmark, above Pixel and S8
https://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles

Nexus 6p or One Plus 3T? Moving from Nexus 5 and battery is the biggest issues plus camera too

>nova launcher settings got deleted
>can't restore from backup
>can't replicate my old settings

Can I please die?

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>>60469813
>not buying a Zuk Z2
you dun goofed mate

>>60465156
there is still a lot of time before the next iphone. if you can wait wait

Is there a way to remove the Google search bar on the Moto G5 Plus? I can't drag it to delete it. I'm rooted, I just don't know what else to try.

>>60470418
Nova launcher

Dropped my phone, landed on the top edge. The fall was partially arrested but the floor was very hard.

Everything looks fine, but I was told that every impact event causes microfractures which make the glass more likely to catastrophically fail later.

Can anyone confirm or confirm this?

>>60469951
I'm honestly just glad I got this one before Gearbest and Banggood stopped shipping them. It will go down as one of the greatest phones in history.

>>60470751
It will be forgotten when the next FotY cheap phone comes out

>>60465928
my, my, that is a sexy phone! Are you planning on getting a case for it?

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Lol, I have a shitty Lenovo A328. I was satisfied with it for the first year, now it's the second year and the battery went to shit. Standard two or four hours on battery, even after a factory wipe and all. Of course, I have also gotten a spare battery, but that doesn't seem to help.
Is the hardware just fucked now? If yes, what replacement should I seek?
>Czech Republic, T-Mobile
>Limit 3500 CZK/200€ approximately
>5 inch, or 5.5
>Durable design
>MicroSD
>Snapdragon CPU
>Large ROM
something that isn't a HomTom?

>>60470645
If you have anything more than superficial scratches on your glass, it can create a failure point for a crack, even when you have a case. I'm not sure about microfractures, but if you drop your phone enough times, it'll eventually break.

>>60461478
>>60461478
Help needed

>>60470957
Redmi Note 4 Global

>>60470751
The LeEco Le Max 2 is far better

>>60463002
I like it. Hate bixby though.

>>60454709
im using my iphone 7 as daily but recently found my nokia 6300. would i look like an absolute retard if i used that with the sim card but kept the iphone for everything else?

What's the chance of Xiaomi releasing an upgraded version of the Mi6 with water resistance or something soon?

I like the phone very much except for the lack of the 3.5mm jack and WR - it's either the Mi6 or SE (2017).

>>60471356
How often do people actually destroy their phones with water? I mean I suppose it's nice to have but I can't think of a single time I've had problems with water with a phone. Well I did have this old Lumia that was hard to use when it was raining because the raindrops messed with the touchscreen touch detection but it was still totally okay interior wise. People are much more likely to wreck their phone by dropping it, but they're still really fragile

>>60471281
>No headphone jack
Nope

>>60471062
No scratches thankfully, I'm probably okay.

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Looking for a replacement for my Z3 Compact. Served me well for many years, but I think its time to upgrade to something better at the same form factor. Any suggestions?

>>60471356
Isn't splash resistance enough? Do you need to swim / shower with it?

>>60471548
USB-C adaptater to Jack 3.5 in the phone
When you are home and can charge it you just use your headphone on PC, dont see any problem here

So in two months I'll have had my Nexus 5x for a year. I'm a little afraid that it'll hit its expiration date soon and that any repair attempts will fail. Just in case, what phone would you guys recommend?

Must haves:
Bootloader unlockable out of the box with good TWRP and custom ROM support
Fingerprint sensor (back mounted preferable but front is nbd)
USB-C fast charging
US GSM LTE bands (CDMA would be nice too but is optional)
At least 32GB storage

Strongly preferred:
Screen size in 5"-5.5" range
NFC
Flat screen surface

Meh, but not a deal breaker:
Chinkphone
No front facing speaker
No SD card
No aux port

Don't care:
Gaming performance
Wireless charging
Camera as long as it's not mediocre

Budget ~$350 but could go a little bit higher if there's a nice sale.

The ZTE Axon 7 looks really good. How is the mini version compared to it?

What's a good budget entry to windows 10 mobile? Taken a passing interest and don't want to replace my daily phone but I do wanna fiddle with it.

>>60471460
I'm clumsy and often inebriated so water resistance is kind of important, although I haven't spilled a significant amount of liquid on a phone since the summer of 2015.

>>60471609
Xperia X Compact or iPhone SE

>>60459951
>Batteries should never be stored at 100%. Leaving it charged at 60%
what chemistry does this rule apply to?
Just li-on?

>>60468842
>>60467425
You sure are easy to convince. One opinionated fag comes along and that is enough for you to seal the deal? I've had a Priv for about a year and a half now and it is far from "garbage". But it does have its limitations, as well as advantages.

The SOC does not overheat monstrously but it does get quite warm in situations where my girlfriend's iPhone 6s stays very cool. It is probably not going to get Nougat, but it will get security updates on a monthly basis for the foreseeable future. The screen is excellent, as is the keyboard, and having expandable storage is nice. Battery life is adequate, beats the iPhone 6s and Galaxy S6 easily. Camera is fine. Stock Android is great, but for some reason this phone begins lagging at random times and only a restart will fix it.

Overal not worth the price IMO, and probably not the phone you want to carry you for another two years since the OS has hit a dead end (but who knows how long the Axon will be supported), but still perfectly capable. I know it won't affect your decision, and the Axon is a good phone, but I still feel I should put this out there for anyone else debating it.

>>60471647
Axon 7 is probably a good choice. It's on par with Oneplus 3, they both have their advantages. OP charges really fast and it has good custom ROM support, don't know how the Axon is with ROMs. OP3 probably goes for around the same price now since the 3T basically replaced it. In your case the Axon 7 wins with the rear fingerprint reader though

>>60471643
Fucking needless complication. This kind of shit is what convinced me to get an HTC 10 instead of an iPhone 7 when it came time to replace my aging iPhone 4s. I really wish everyone else would stop imitating it just because Apple does it.

Is there even a rational reason for excluding the headphone jack and forcing you to buy a separate adapter? "Muh thin" does not count.

>>60471841
there isnt any
they wanna save like 5 cents on port

>>60460593
What's wrong with the iPhone SE? It will probably be useful for much longer than those low end Nokias.

>>60471841
You dont have to buy it its in the fucking box of the phone

>>60471841
the have telemetry that shows not enough people used it, just because you've seen a bunch doesn't make it so, you only notice the headphone jack when it's being used, they decided not enough people gave a shit in comparison to how much publicity removing it would get.

The only valable argue about the Le Max 2 is the sensor print, no jack and dead company is meme

>>60471841
The jack is overrated, as someone who has an android I could get by just by sticking an adapter on the end of my current ones. Everything will be USB C soon anyway.

>>60471789
Looks like I'd have to jump through a few hoops to unlock the Axon 7, but it looks manageable enough. It also has RR, so that's good.

I kind of want it now, but I'll wait until this phone dies.

Should I get the moto g5 plus (2ram version)
Or
Wait 2-3 weeks for the Redmi note 4 global with 4gb/64gb

The only thing that makes me want to buy the g5 over the note 4 is updates. Will the chinkphone get android 7/8?
Help me, lads.

>>60471460
its more the ability not to worry about it. it means you can take it into the bathroom and put it by the sink, set down a glass of water next to your phone, etc

>>60472066
get the G5 plus, it's not a meme, I swear

>>60471662
Is ebay still the best place to get these things (from Hong Kong)?

>>60463729
As cool as those phones are she needs a midrange camera and least and something faster than her current phone. I was hoping Xiaomi would have a redmi with RN3P internals or better by now but I guess not.

>>60463659
She just had and broke an iphone 5S, she had to charge it 4x a day even after i put in a new battery. Right now she has an S5 with a broken everything and likes the bigger screen but it's too big, the Z2 seems like the best 5in i could get.

>>60471781
No, I posted in an earlier thread, I've done lots of research. I was attracted to the priv mainly because of the physical keyboard, but I can't afford to have an end-of-life phone for another two years when I can get one with a longer lifespan for not much more.

Just looking to save more money down the road

>>60472066
Redmi Note 4 Global already has Nougat. Xiaomi updates their phones for way longer than any other android manufacturer, Xiaomi Mi 2 and Mi 2s from 2012 and 2013 are still getting software updates.

>>60472187
Those phones arent available locally?

>>60472066
You'll get more updates on the Xiaomi phone, and it's just a higher quality phone than motos (metal instead of plastic, bigger battery)

Just make sure the Xiaomi supports your carrier

Looking to upgrade from my Nexus 4. Thoughts on the Galaxy Note 4? Under $300 brand new, not refurbished.

MicroSD, high screen res (1440x2560), unlocked bootloader so I can get rid of gapps/bloatware.

Any good alternatives?

Also browser recommendations from F-Droid? Firefox is pretty shit (or maybe its just my nexus thats slow?)

>>60472337
Seems to be cheaper on ebay

>>60472353
Nexus 6

>>60472530
Doesn't have a microsd slot though

>Walk into verizon
>alright, getting the moto z play because $10/mo
>look around
>check out plans
>walk out with a fucking S8 w/ 5gb plan

fuck. $79/mo not bad

>>60472353
Axon 7 is like $360 at the moment and often on sale for $330

>>60454709
Planning on getting: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16875209507

Has all the features I need, MicroSD slot, Works with all Carriers (US), Android Nougat. What's your experience if you have this phone right now?

>>60457540
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.zorillasoft.musicfolderplayer&hl=fi

I use that one. Excellent app, does what you need.

>>60458099
wtf, just got one with verizon. I only got 6mo of netflix and headphones and a case with a kickstand. Don't care for the gear vr because I have a vive.

>>60473050
It's possible to get best buy to price match the Amazon Prime version so $185 for the 2gb ram one and 4gb version for $240
https://i.warosu.org/data/g/img/0601/62/1493691888942.jpg

Just beware, I've seen a lot of people have issues with getting it to work properly with Verizon

>>60473189
shit, I was planning to get it for Verizon so I could IMEI swap to the Moto G5 from my existing LG G3. Guess I'll have to look deeper for a phone.

>>60472091
Not a meme but 2gb ram is sad
>>60472309
>>60472352
So whats the catch with these chinkphones?

>>60458438
The FLIR module itself is pretty crappy, with resolution of just 80*60.

>>60473227
I'm not saying you'll have issues with 100% certainty, just be prepared

>>60473050
>>60473189
I got the 2gb one and I like it a lot though I wish I had gone for the 4gb for the sole reason that I play a lot of pokemon go and I bought the braclet shit like a cuck and it keeps getting pushed out of the backgrounf with only 2gb of ram, other than that great phone, camera is nice, OS is slick, even the motion gimmicks are useful, the shake for flashlight and twist for camera I've found myself using plenty, fingerprint reader is responsive, and all in all very happy.

Can carriers tell if you're tethering on a rooted phone

>>60461632
remove google play services and set yourself free you useless cuck

So do I wait and buy the OnePlus 5 or wait and buy the Pixel 2?

Currently using iPhone 6 that I got for free but looking to upgrade.

>>60473526
Wait until they're actually for sale at which point we'll know what they're like. You can't buy them yet so you'll have to wait either way

>>60473260
There's a 4gb version for $300

>>60473260
The catch is no warranty and sometimes they come with vendor rom that needs to be flashed with stock unless you buy it from a store that doesn't fuck with them.

Band support is another thing because China uses different bands, few of them support LTE.

I have a Redmi Note 3 Pro since Mar 2016 and it still works excellent, I update the stock OS every 2 weeks.

>>60473823
A lot of the chink stores actually do offer warranty, the catch is that you have to ship the phone back to China to get it repaired/replaced.

>>60471650
Lumia 550 maybe

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iPhone 7 or Samsung Galaxy S8? Can't decide between my next purchase. Heads up: I'm not an elitist, I don't care about much other than which is the nicer and more convenient phone. Thanks in advance for the help.

>>60474376
S8 since iPhone 8 is around the corner

>>60474376
My friends iPhone 6S feels faster than my s8. Tough it out a few months and get the iPhone 8.

>>60474489
>My friends iPhone 6S feels faster than my s8.
Welcome to Touchwizz

Do Samsung still make "mini" variations of their flagship phones?

>>60471996
>>60471904
Still just another accessory to lose

>>60474718
Unfortunately no

What are your guys thoughts on Android O so far?

>>60474828
Too early to tell...

>>60474376
samsung s8 obviously

>>60474376
>i'm not an elitist but can't settle for anything other than flagship

you're what's wrong with current smartphone pricing

>>60473687
If I could afford it, I would buy the axon 7 instead
>>60473823
The Store that will sell them here (México) offers warranty
LTE will not be a problem and I dont think the Store will load them with a custom rom.

I really like my OnePlus One but it's not keeping its charge and doesn't want to turn on wireless data. So time for a new phone.
The OnePlus 3T costs near AU$600. #neverbuy
What phone is the OnePlus One of 2017?

>flagship-killer phone
>not flagship prices
>relatively unknown brand
>hype
>aftermarket rom support
>costs about AU$400

>>60454709
I have a question.
>usa and verizion btw

I have a droid maxx 2 and I absolutely fucking hate it.
I don't like how android runs on it.(crappy, slow, and clunky)
I don't like the features motorola added either.
The battery is shit.
Oh and getting it to charge is now becoming a pain in the ass. It sometimes(most of the time) when you plug it in, it will not be charging.
It will say it is but its fucking LIES!
Never had that problem before, with any phone.

Honestly at this point I just want something works and is fast.

I don't really care about the stigma behind any brand.

>tldr I want a new phone because this one is shit. What should get?

>>60476216
iphone
>>60475958
xiaomi 5/5s if the bands are ok

>>60475958
What about the OP3 Vanilla? Only differences are battery (3400 vs 3000 mAh), front facing camera (16 vs 8 mp) and processor (Snapdragon 821 vs 820), so they are pretty much the same phone.

>>60476261
>xiaomi 5
looks like the bands are okay, thanks mate

>>60476353
From what I see, the 3 is going for AU$550 and the 3T is going for AU$600. It's a bit out of my price range. The oneplus X is AU$430 and seems attractive enough, but it might be getting a bit long in the tooth. I would have bought the X a year or so ago.

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I went from MetroPCS to Virgin Mobile to prepaid clamshell (buying minutes) to an Obamaphone (dumb candybar) to having no phone at all; I've decided to treat myself to a birthday present in the form of the best phone for the money on the market right now as far as I can tell.
>yes I paid $12.34 for the one year moto care policy
Just pulled the trigger and bought a Moto G5 Plus direct from Motorola -- only $284.99 using their 5% off first-time buyer coupon.
https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus/ecomm
>4 GB RAM
>64 GB SSD
>Fine Gold
I then bought the following from Amazon (and figure I'll give both cases a try):

>Moto G5 Plus Case, OEAGO [Card Slot] [Brushed Texture] Heavy Duty Hybrid Dual Layer Wallet Case Cover Shell with Kickstand for Motorola Moto G5 Plus (2017) - Black
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WV9F2LZ

>Cruzerlite Moto G5 Plus Case, Defense Fusion Fender [TPU/Hard Plastic] Case for Motorola Moto G5 Plus - Retail Packaging - Clear
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XRMTQ6K

>[2 Pack] Zeesa Moto G5 Plus Screen Protector, Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Motorola Moto G5 Plus - [2.5D] [9H Hardness] [Premium Clarity] [Anti- Scratch] [Bubble-Free Installation]
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XMYTQL2

>SanDisk Ultra 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Card with Adapter, Black, Standard Packaging (SDSQUNC-128G-GN6MA)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010Q57S62

>inb4 nice blog
>did i get memed?

Going to bed now while awaiting payment to clear (Amazon order is a go; Motorola is taking its time).

>>60476850
...and for service, I'll be enjoying quite a bit of texting, some data and 200 minutes of talk every month for free thanks to FreedomPop.com -- like holy shit I am stoked to have an expensive phone with free service (with the option to have unlimited service by installing another card cuz muh dual sim).

>>60469601
>no 3.5 jack
This phone was so close to perfection.

>>60469928
Have a Nexus 5 too, and i'm gonna buy a 3t for sure. I love stock Android, but Oxygen OS with all those custom settings i think is even better.
Nexus 6p is pure shit

I have given up finding the modern iteration of the perfect phone, the galaxy s4. there are no phones with a removable battery and sd card slot that aren't fuckhuge, so I am giving up on all requirements other than >32gb storage and just want the best I can get for $600 or less

is the oneplus 3t my best option?

TFW bought an axon 7 today.

On offer for 229, couldn't say no.

Anyone know how LineageOS compares to the stock ROM for the Axon 7?

FUCK I've lost my HTC10.
Using old N9 with not so good battery and because Nokia was using different pins layout in jack, none of my IEMs are working. In need of something asap, so can't wait for OP5.

Any anon with LG G5? I heard with Nugat battery life is quite good and I can get it for ~200€

Blade V8 Pro or Zenfone 3?

Should I pay an extra $60 and go for the Mi5s over the Mi5? What will I be missing if I don't

What's the use of double camera exactly ?
Taking pictures in 3D ?

>>60477549
>on offer for 229
Where???

>>60478352
Depends on the phone
LG: 2nd camera is super wide angle lens
iPhone: 2nd camera allows for 2x optical zoom
Huawei: 2nd camera takes photos in black & white allowing for better detail/light capture when merged with 1st camera

>>60478468
Also forgot to mention 2nd camera usually allows for better bokeh effect/background blur

My current Oppo Find 7a is reaching end of life, 3.5mm left audio is constantly cutting out and my digitizer is fucking up with constant phantom touches.

Now I'm looking for a replacement, been looking around a bit, looking for some suggestions though.
Requirements:
>Price <€300
>Removable battery
>1080p or higher screen
>3.5mm jack
>5"+
Don't care about frequencies because I don't use mobile data, WiFi only.

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Ok, so I want to buy a Redmi Note 4 global 4gb/64gb

I'm currently choosing between this 4 sellers:

Xiaomi Online Store
Xiaomi Mi Store
Eternal Team
Goldway

I'm going to pay extra to get it shipped via DHL.

I would like to know which of those sellers offer the quickest shipping (sending the package to DHL)

I ask this because I have a friend that bought the same phone from Xiaomi Online Store a week ago and the seller hasn't shipped the phone yet, he even payed extra to get it shipped via DHL, but It's kind of unfair that he payed to get a quicker shipping but the seller doesn't even bothers to send the phone quick, or at least offer some kind of explanation of the shipping delay

so, TL;DR
Which seller has a faster shipping?
Xiaomi Online Store
Xiaomi Mi Store
Eternal Team
Goldway

???

Thanks in advance

Strayafag here, getting real fucking sick of my gimped Huawei trash with an unusably small 5.5" screen, what's a good big phone I can buy that'll work with Optus 4G?

>>60478847
Mi Max

>>60478890
Cheers cunt

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>tfw YotaPhone 2 will never be released

Yesterday I fell for the galaxy s8 meme. Holy shit it's beautiful. I switched from an iPhone 6s Plus, but this looks so much better. My iPhone is still faster tho. Anyways happy with my purchase.

>>60479025
I think you mean Yotaphone 3

I'm looking for a high end android phone with expandable storage and isn't a Samsung Galaxy.

What exactly are my options? I'm looking at the LG G6 at the moment

>>60479090
there was no price on the official site so I assumed it's not out

well that's nice actually

>>60471723
No, Alkaline batteries.

>>60479150
Yotaphone 2 was released in 2014

>>60479112
That, HTC U11 or Huawei P10

Do you think the oneplus 5 will work for Verizon this time? If not, is it worth switching to AT&T for the oneplus 5?

>>60479289
>Do you think the oneplus 5 will work for Verizon this time?
Doubt it

>If not, is it worth switching to AT&T for the oneplus 5?
Wait until it's officially announced and then ask again

>>60479317
Thanks for the response, I just want to make sure I'm getting the absolute best hardware for the next 2-3 years. I'm upgrading from a galaxy note 4.

>>60479283
Interesting thanks. I see that only the G6 has wireless charging.

I've never used it before, from someone who uses that feature, is it worthwhile to consider when picking up a new phone?

What's the best rom for the RN3P? Nougat RR, Lineage, Nitrogen, AICP, AEX or xiaomi.eu miui? Currently on lineageos marshnallow unofficial with latest security patches.

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>dropped my blackberry passport once too often
>display panel has a little crack in the corner while display glass and screen protector are perfectly fine

I positive it'll get worse over time so i'm looking for a change.
Sadly i dont really know what i want, thinking of something with stylus would be nice but impractical.

>under 400€, germany
>water resistant, want to use it as nav on bike
>sd-slot for editing gopro-videos and posting boring webms on /dbt/
>long lasting battery

Alternatively, i could get a new blackberry passport silver edition for 229€, i really love the physical keyboard

>>60479495
Galaxy A5 2017

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>>60469813
>buys muh bezeless phone
>put it inside a case that add bezels

I swear millennials are retarded

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>>60479025
>>60479150
It is my current phone, I wish they release the third generation, they said in their official instagram they are working on the yotaphone 3 but considering they are a small company this could take ages.

>>60461526
Touchwizz

>>60478832
Give in and order via alixprs shipping, ordered mine from fantacy store and they shipped in 36hours

>>60478433
Germany. Yesterday on media markt, today on amazon: https://www.amazon.de/ZTE-Smartphone-Display-Megapixel-Speicher/dp/B01I092IPC

I have a wileyfox swift that I can't get access too. I have factory reset from the boot menu but it is asking that I use a google account previously sync'd to the device. How do I get around this? I just want to hard reset it. I've read pages and page of google and tried multiple things to gain access. It was not set to debug mode. Any suggestions?

I just got my Moto G5 Plus and how is this this good? This thing is nicer than the Moto X I had a few years ago... And I spent $600 on that...I spent less than half on this

>>60469592
>people actually want the KeyOne

Explain yourselves, losers.

>>60481257
Too bad it's only the golden one, if it was the grey one, I'd instantly buy, but now I'm hesitating. I usually only like black/grey/white phones, not colored ones.

Mi Max 2 is being announced next week, it's rumoured to have either the SD626 or SD660
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_max_2_set_to_be_announced_next_week-news-25112.php

>>60477353
http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g4_play-8104.php

It has less storage than you're looking for, but everything else should be good.

Sadly there are no medium or top tier phones with removable battery. Unless you want to buy the V10/20

My Nexus 5X hit the bootloop of death early this morning.
Now that Nexus is kill was is the best mid range close to stock Android phone out now.

I am going to try a repair of the 5X after I buy a heat gun after work. Anyone here have and advice?

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Is the lumia 735 a decent windows mobile experience? I wanna get one on the cheap just to get a feel for the state of w10 mobile

just got my s8+ and when i get a notificaiton for whatsapp the led colour is pinkish/purpleish, is that the normal color as it was blue back on my s6?

>>60458365
Where is my tricorder phone in {$current_year}

>>60482730
W10m is absolute trash. Slow and buggy as fuck. Even most stock apps have big issues and dont get me started on thirdparty apps like whatsapp.

If you want a somewhat still good experience get a wp8.1 device. But its kinda outdated and unsupported now.

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>>60481956
No, it was the grey one only when I checked. Then it was golden only and now the offer is gone.

>>60481257
>>60481956
Oh, now they changed it back to €384, might've been a pricing error.

>>60483174
I think there just was a limited amount of phones at the sales price

>>60481858
I want the keyboard, expandable storage, and good battery life.

>>60483245
Fucking RIP, probably will just get a Lenovo P2 instead then, was still deciding between them, and the P2 has that giant battery, which is pretty nice.

>>60482820
anyone?
kinda concerned the the light is damaged in some way or something

>>60482820
you can change it from the app settings

>>60483394
its set to white

>>60483394
>>60483443
every other colour seems to work fine, its just whats meant to be a white light is showing up as purple

>>60482689
Surround the components around the SoC with clear orange tape to insulate them and don't turn the air up too high or else you risk displacing smaller components.

Make sure to keep the PCB as still as possible because any components on the opposite side of the board could be knocked away.

>>60483092
Well I don't wanna just digest the memes, I wanna see for myself without getting the 950, so will this one negatively impact the existing experience?

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>>60470885
Am using the leather case that comes in the box. I will be using it as a daily driver so I wouldn't be as eager as I am if I don't have a case on it. The brick is just too slippery in hand.

>>60483864
good tips, thanks
why specifically clear orange tape? is that a brand or something?

>>60483443
try another app, see if it does the same thing. If that's the case, it means your notification light might be faulty.

>>60482689
if you got it from the google store then just bug them about it, they'll send you a refurb probably

Is the pixel worth it still or should I wait for the pixel 2?

>>60483982
Not sure if it's a specific brand, but basically it doesn't shrink into itself or melt when under a heat gun, and doesn't leave any residue. It's also really thin and transparent.

Anything that doesn't melt should work too. Aluminum foil can be a decent alternative.

Need to replace my HTC Mini 2, been looking at the Axon mini, any advice lads?

>>60484394
Can't give you any good advice, but any particular reason why you're going for Minis?

>>60484449
Price for a good part, I don't want to spend that much on something that'll last 3-4 years. I got a good deal on the mini 2, and I am a large fan of front facing speakers. Not all too many manufacturers use them. Being in the UK, phones are just generally a bit more than across the pond as well.

>>60484333
I'll just use aluminum foil
thanks again

>>60484076
all other colours arefine, its just whitethat seems to show up as pinkish

>>60469928
my 6P just crapped out on me they're all starting to get bootloop issues which is what happened to mine. it amazing when it works but the battery started to degrade quickly then the hardware issue happened. wouldnt reccommend. ive had it since feb last year and it broke on me last satuday

>>60459694
I used MIUI on my Mi Max from getting it in late august last year until I installed lineageos in februari. I haven't looked back honestly. Even single handed mode is available in Lineageos if you want it. Camera is just as good. Everything works as expected. No weird chinky stuff in your phone is much comfier IMO and you get dpi options built into the rom.

I assume the Mi Mix lineage rom is about as good (my mi max does profit from rmn3p development tho)

Does anyone know a simple, manual way to root an Android 4.1.2 device (Xperia Ion)?

I tried the "motochopper" exploit, but it's not working. I managed to get it to work using KingoRoot, but that thing is absolutely disgusting and installs a bunch of its own software.

>>60485830
Towelroot

Is there a good reason to get the Moto G5 Plus over the Lenovo P2? The G5+ costs slightly less but the design alone makes me lean towards the P2.

>>60486145
Better camera

>>60486180
If that's all then I'm probably just gonna get the P2.
It doesn't really look any worse than the camera in the Galaxy S4 Active I have now when comparing the two using GSM's camera comparison thingy, and I can live with the camera in that.

fug i was going to buy the oneplus 3t and now i see it's not compatible with verizon

should I ditch verizon or pick a different phone?

>>60486142

Thanks.

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If I'm specifically buying a new Android-based phone on AT&T for camera quality, support, and output, is the S8 actually a worthwhile purchase? Is it my best option?

>>60486707
>output
???

>>60486763
Probably not the best word, but in regards to the range and formats of images/video I can reasonably get out of it. Quality slow-mo, reasonable control of shutter speed/ISO/white balance/exposure, etc.

>>60476889
Does the US version of the phone have dual SIM? I'm interested in getting FreedomPop, but it seems like I don't have a second sim slot on mine.

>>60483881
>so will this one negatively impact the existing experience?

Sort of, they dropped software support for the 735 so you'll be stuck on w10 anniversary, although with my 640 I can tell you that each update only makes things slightly differently shit.

>>60475264
i'm not poor, fuck off

>>60486707
Slo-mo is same as iPhone 7, 240fps iirc. It has a pro mode that lets you control the aperture, iso, etc. I only think it has digital zoom, though.

>>60487434
Are there any AT&T phones that outperform it in those areas, though? Realistically, I'm looking for something that I can get good enough quality content out of on the go (paired with something like an Osmo Mobile) if I don't have access to an actual camera.

I will say that since I'm already on an S5, it's tempting to stick with Samsung in any case. I just hope the bloatware is dialed down a bit.

>>60487492
I went up to the S8 from the S5, the camera is better than my previous favorite, the LG G4.

>>60486382
Yes

>>60487513
And are you happy with it overall, outside of the camera? Have you run into any problems?

>>60487569
Best phone I've had. People complain about the fingerprint reader next to the camera, but I have not misspressed it once. The always on display is useful too, especially playing music in the car. The self facing camera could be a little less bloomy, but at least it's hi res and sharp. Haven't used gimmick shit like dual audio or Iris scanning yet.

>>60487607
Thanks, I'll probably go ahead and pull the trigger then.

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HELP!

I just got a free Xperia Play I wanted to use as a handheld emulator, can I log into my Google account that I use for my main phone to access all my apps?

Or can you not be logged in on two different devices at the same time?

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alright, I'm gonna ditch verizon for either tmobile or att so I can buy a oneplus 3t

is tmobile walmart phone boostmobile nigger tier? or have they improved in the last couple years?

When you root your Android phone and delete some programs, will they be back when you do a factory reset? Can I fuck things up by deleting things or will factory resetting fix things?

>>60488060
it works, not sure if there is a cap but I got 3 online at the moment and 2 more connected to the google account.

What's a good unlocked phone to consider now? I've had a Oneplus One for years now and I could use an upgrade. Should I consider a 3T as a replacement or look elsewhere?

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What are best aps for new Iphone/ipad?

What is best ios browser?

Can you filter ads/scripts on ios? If so which filter is best?

>>60488120
Pre-installed apps sit in the System partition, while user-installed apps sit in the Data partition. Factory reset doesn't touch the system partition, so if you delete an app from there, it's gone for good and a factory reset won't help.

I once had to install Nova Launcher as a system app because I accidentally permanently deleted TouchWiz from my S4 Active.

is the call/mic quality on the 3T as shit as the reviews say it is, they say call quality is terrible and the sound is very low on apps like whatsapp and skype

the z play price dropped to 340$, is it worth it?
3t is still for 400 to 420$

the z play seems nice:
god tier 3500 ma battery
sd card
usb type c

how good/bad is the snapdragon 625?
I'm a super lite user, whatsapp and a few other apps like tapatalk and clover

>>60488382

Would flashing the stock firmware again help?

Recently got an s8+ and I noticed that when I get a message on whatsapp the notification LED is kinda pinkish purple when it's meant to be white (made sure of that in ehatsapp settings) but all other colours are fine. Is the LED damaged or something?

>>60488502
Yeah if you have the full firmware a flash should fix it, but just in case, make backups with Titanium Backup. It has the ability to install apps in the system partition if you're rooted.

What keyboard do you guys use on your phones?
Also, which keyboard is the best for gesture typing?

>>60488545

I'm new to this smartphone thing, this might be a stupid question:

>full firmware
How do I know if it's the full firmware? I found a stock firmware file online and it's around 500MB. Is that the full thing?

is the zuk z2 still the best phone below or around the 200$ mark

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lads i am literally hovering over buy now for the oneplus 3t

am I fucking up
should I wait for the oneplus 5

>>60488643
Some flashable tars are just updates that only overwrite a part of the firmware, like updating your computer's BIOS. Full firmwares are usually larger, but that depends over the phone. Newer, more feature packed phones can have a ROM of a couple GB, while older phones are smaller.

Could just give it a try. There wouldn't be any harm as long as it's for the correct phone.

>>60488748
Don't give in anon

are there any good custom roms for the ZUK Z2 PRO?
all I can find is random unstable shit, and if I buy into the meme, I at least need some non-chinked roms.

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>tfw copperheadOS is available for like 5 devices

Is there a security based ROM available for S7 Edge?

>>60488890

Would it be plausible that the full firmware for a phone from 2012 could fit into 500MB?
Either way, thanks for the info.

Looking to pick up a Samsung Note 4. What is the best place online to buy one that will last?

Just bought one listed as new from a reputable seller on eBay (almost 50K reviews, >99% positive) and it arrived with garbage packaging inside the box and was def not new (missing paint chips and broken volume rocker). Don't want to get burned again.

>>60488994
but I need a phone now since mine just got crushed

is the 3t the best option for $500?

>>60489411
the axon 7 looks nice as well and has an sd card slot

>>60482527
I do'nt get the point of such a big phone, your pockets become useless

>>60489985
>pocketlets

I'm thinking about getting a Xiaomi Mi5.
Is MIUI terrible enough to discourage a purchase?
I can never trust these chink phones.
I feel like they all have massive backdoors for hackers.