/spg/ - Smartphone General - Essential Edition

Good deal on the Moto Z Play, it's on sale for 249€ today only. It's the German Amazon but they ship to other countries as well
https://www.amazon.de/Motorola-Smartphone-Android-Schwarz-Silber/dp/B01KUXKP92/

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Anyone else here 500FirePaper w/greyscale on masterrace?

Been thinking about upgrading my S6 to an S7, just because they are so cheap now.

The only thing that would be a downgrade is going from 64GB internal to 32GB internal, with the option to add an SD card though

And the speaker is considerably worse on the s7.

Still the better Camera, battery life, better soc, etc all do seem worth it

>>61136523
If you don't mind Touchwiz then go for it. S6 probably won't be getting Android O but S7 definitely will. S7 also has IP68 water resistance, S6 doesn't.

>>61136558
I actualy like touchwizz, coupled with Nova launcher to get rid of the bullshit, it adds some pretty good stuff.

Split screen multitasking, the calender app is really good and also the browser is the best I've used so far.

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>>61136572
Imo, Touchwiz has the best camera app and screenshot utilities. Being able to scroll capture and crop before saving really speeds up my shit posting.

(pic related)

>>61136591
Is that the s8?

>>61136591
Those screenshot features exist in some other android skins too, but I really really wish it was in stock android too. Hate having to go to the gallery to crop screenshots.

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>>61136598
Yeah, pretty happy with it so far. Aside from the button, bixby is mostly noninvasive.

Also touchwiz looks pretty good once you theme away the baby blue colors and load a launcher.

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>>61136621
>>61136591
>>61136572
>yfw Touchwizz no longer is shit

>>61136637
yeah, nahh
https://www.sammobile.com/2017/06/27/samsung-ui-fluidity-problem-needs-fixing

>>61136676
>some blogpost by Rajeet

>>61136621
International or us version?

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>>61136611
That was the only reason I stopped using lineage os when I had an s7.

>>61136523
I think you should go for it. The upgrade from the s6 to s7 was massive for me. Just make sure to buy the edge; the screen is it's biggest selling feature imo.

>>61136637
My biggest issue with the s8 are the rom sizes, they're 6 fucking gb. Windows 10 by contrast is 3.2gb, stock Android is only a few hundred mb. Bixby malware©®™ somehow added 2 or so gb of bloat.

>>61136676
Works on my machine

>>61136701
International, ausfag

Any good phablets come out in the last, dunno, half a year or so? I'll have to upgrade my phone soon and I want to go for something oversized.

I want large screen, good battery and good camera. Is the OP5 any good?

>>61136743
S8+ is 6.2"

>>61136740
Nah I'm getting the regular one not the edge.

I have been using the S6 for over a year now and coming from a larger Phone this is the perfect size.

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>>61136700
>Pixel performs better on 1440p than S8 on 720p
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/04/samsung-galaxy-s8-review-shiny-new-hardware-meets-old-software-habits/5/#h2

XZ Premium on Verizon. It should work, right?

>>61136772
Touchwizz with a few minor tweaks and a custom launcher is already buttery smooth and more than fast enough for me on the s6.

On the s7 it will only get better due to the better soc, so I don't care that in benchmarks the pixel might do better to be honest. The Phone offers plenty enough besides good performance to entice me to get it

>>61136772
Drop the pixel in water then see how well it performs that bench.

>>61136796
Water resistance wasn't the issue at discussion at here, it's Touchwiz's shitty performance.

>>61136676
>Of all the current generation high-end phones that I have used (and I’ve used most of them), the Galaxy S8 and S8+ have the worst performance when it comes to scrolling and smoothness of UI. Even though the LG G6 and the Google Pixel have the previous-generation Snapdragon 821processor, they fare better in this regard. Much cheaper phones from Xiaomi have a smoother UI as well.

>>61136796

drop the s8 on anything at all then see... nothing because the screen just shattered

>>61136829
Scrolling and smoothness of ui can all be tweaked with Nova launcher

>>61136849
Nova only changes the home screen and app drawer, everything else is still Touchwiz

>>61136868
Nope, Nova launcher also has settings to tweak animations/animation speed and scrolling

>>61136885
Those only apply for the animations and scrolling on the home screen and app drawer, it even says so in the Nova settings

>>61136910
You're only right about the scrolling part, the app animation and animation speed apply to opening and closing apps or switching between them.

One setting is even called animation speed

>>61136955
>the app animation and animation speed apply to opening and closing apps
Yes, from the home screen or the app drawer, like I said. Doesn't do anything when switching between the apps, try to change the animation and see for yourself. Believe me, the Nova settings apply only for Nova itself, not the whole UI. For that you have to use the developer settings.

Hey /g/, my S7 Edge is working fine and normal except for one thing: there's a notification badge on Google Maps and I absolutely cannot get rid of it. I use Nova Launcher, so I could just hide the badge, but I'm not the sort who sweeps stuff under the rug; I've gotta actually get rid of dust when I'm cleaning the house, so to speak.

Googling has got me nowhere, so I'm turning here. How do I get rid of that badge? How did it even come about? It just showed up yesterday out of the blue.

Should I get international s8+ even though in us?

What are some of the best flagship killers on the market atm for less than $200? US and unlocked, would like it to be phablet-sized and a steal for the price with all the features presented. Also a good core would be nice

>>61137454
Will it have warranty? The Exynos version is better than the Snapdragon in the US model.

>>61137646
How many times are you going to ask the same question?

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>>61137688
Until I get a definite answer

>>61137694
There isn't one. You've been suggested several phones in the previous threads, just pick one already

>>61137451
Have you tried clearing app data for Maps?

>>61137748
No, what exactly would that do?

>>61137786
clear the app data. other option is to uninstall and reinstall Maps.

>>61137838
Would I lose my location history and stuff?

https://jet.com/product/detail/3065cc57e34f4972ba250b5bae1d4f7e?jcmp=pla:ggl:NJ_dur_Gen_Electronics_a1:Electronics_Television_Video_Televisions_a1:na:PLA_785706707_43734970969_pla-302423970360:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&pid=kenshoo_int&c=785706707&is_retargeting=true&clickid=f63fee55-5ed3-40cd-aad7-07b55df2f7f9

- is this a steal?

LG G6 for 419€, new

Is it a good deal?
Why did the price dropped so much in such short time after launch?

give it to me straight, ATM I am using a phone with SD 800 SoC, considering how powerful and efficient the 835 is will it be worth it to fork out some 750 eur for a new phone once they start coming out? G7/S9/Oneplus6 etc...

Thats a lot of cash, got my phone for 250 eur in 2014 and forking out so much cash makes my butt clench

>>61137859
No, all that is synced to your Gmail account, it only removes the local copy, once it syncs again it all comes back.

>>61137921
*Google account

>>61137900
Thing is, there's literally no point in spending that stupid amount of money on a flagship smartphone, especially if your butt clenches while thinking about it.

Midrange phones are more than capable of accomplishing everyday tasks. Usually flagships sport good cameras and some gimmick nobody really care about. Thing is, with the money you save from buying a flagship, you can buy an entry level reflex that will make way better photos than any of the flagships.

Any new SoC will be more efficient and powerful than the previous; the question you should ask yourself is "that increase in power and efficiency is going to benefit my everyday user experience in any meaningful way?".

>>61137900
not worth it, just get another 250€ phone
>>61136453

>>61137869
I'm >>61137646

>>61137869
That phone's been on sale for $149 before on Amazon, but with that 15% discount it's not much more expensive

>>61138019
Oh, it's on sale for $149 rn
https://www.amazon.com/LeEco-Smartphone-Recording-Snapdragon-Intelligent/dp/B01MXLZIDS

Should I buy the S7 or an iPhone 6S?

U.S., any network

Samsung Galaxy S7
OnePlus 3/5
LG G3/6
ZTE Axon 7 (Stereo speakers)

Here's what I'm down to. I can largely figure this out from specs, but I want to hear some user feedback:

Do any of these have no bloatware? How about the least bloatware?

Which one would be the best for N64/PSX-level emulation? (Higher is always better, but not necessary.)

>>61138055
No.

>>61138055
Cancer and cancer
Moto G5+

>>61138065
OP and Axon 7 both have near stock ROMs, with almost no bloat, LG's ROM has a skin but it isn't that heavy, not that much bloat either. S7's android skin is furthest from stock and has the most bloat, but also many features that people might consider useful.

Best for emulation would be the OP phones, the ROM is lightweight and well optimized and the resolution is also less (1080p, the others are 1440p). Though any of the phones you mentioned will run N64/PSX perfectly, even way weaker phones will. For something like Dolphin you'll want a SD835.

>Recommended Chinkphones $80-$300 as of a long time ago (outdated)

>outdated

Well, we should update it then.

>>61137108
>Yes, from the home screen or the app drawer
> Doesn't do anything when switching between the apps, try to change the animation and see for yourself

It works for apps from all screens, not just the home screen, I just tried it

>>61136422
So my nexus5x finally died after almost 2 years of abuse.
Can't decide if I should go for OP3T or LG V20.
I can get both for roughly 300-350usd here in south east asia.
The OP3T is the ""better"" phone but I'm hesistant to go for oneplus because they're shady as fuck while my experience with LG phones as always been good.

Any suggestions /spg/?

>>61138234
What other screens are there?

Anyone still using a Galaxy Note 4? How's it doing?

>>61136422
Regarding Huawei P10 reportedly ships in different memory configurations.

LPDDR3 + eMMC 5.1
LPDDR3 + UFS 2.0
LPDDR3 + UFS 2.1
LPDDR4 + eMMC 5.1
LPDDR4 + UFS 2.0
LPDDR4 + UFS 2.1

Is there a way to know that I am buying the LPDDR4 + UFS 2.1 and not a getting a raw deal?

Any chance the note 7 FE will come in the language of liberty?

>>61138327
Not beforehand I think, but I think it was mainly China that got the eMMC one. They were only using eMMC because they didn't have enough UFS chips in stock, later batches should all be UFS. Just buy it from somewhere that allows returns.

>>61136422
How does a screenshot look with this phone?

>>61138367
Like normal but with a dead space in the center top.

>>61138065
I had the s7 it had bloat. No questions there. Not as much bloat tho. And I think most can be disabled/uninstalled/all can be packagedisablerDisabled.

>>61138286
>nexus 5x died
>nexus 5 (2013) still alive and running decently
Shit lads, will I EVER have a phone as reliable as the trusty N5?
Post your jelly faces when you will never experience the pleasure of owning one for its full lifetime

>>61138401
>that shit battery life
no thanks

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What are some of the best old-flagships which can be bought for a cheap price and preform superb at their prices? US and unlocked

>>61136422
Why not just put the camera in the bottom. What the fuck is the point of ruining the display.

Looking to get a new phone have the LG Escape 3 currently.

US, Cricket for my carrier. Would like something with long battery life and decent camera since I'm a boat mechanic I take lots of pics/video calls for clients who are out of town. Ideally I'd like to spend $200 or less.

>>61138473
How cheap?

>>61138628
Moto G5 Plus, 2/32 version is $185 with Amazon prime, $230 without. 4/64 version is $240 with Prime and $300 without. It's also possible to get Best Buy to price match the Amazon prime prices.

>>61138628
>>61139022
Also, iPhone SE from Cricket is $170 for the 16gb version and $230 for 64gb, another good choice.

What's a good website to purchase replacement parts? I need to replace my Nexus 6p screen.

Has anyone purchased parts from Fixez?

>>61138473
iPhone 6s

>>61139149
Aliexpress

>>61139022
will look into the moto g5 plus, thanks, wanna stick to android since i have so many apps via playstore and can i just move my sim to this new phone without involving cricket?

>tfw due phone upgrade next week
>tfw agonising over whether to get Pixel, iPhone 7 or S8

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I'm about to replace my MXPE
Which one /g/?

>>61139939
I should add that Verizon is throwing in a free speaker mod with the Z2

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Time to upgrade from my old and slow Galaxy S5.

>>61139939
Z Force. Z2 Play has literally shit-tier SoC

>>61139648
Yup, just put the SIM in the new phone (as long as it's the same size)

Help me out /g/

I'm a poor student who is using fucking tracfone which runs off verizon towers. What is the best phone I can get that I can activate on tracfone for under $150? Thanks

>>61139904
Same boat my friend. Can't fucking decide at all.

>>61140139
Leaning towards the Pixel as it is the cheapest option for me desu.

Planning on trying to have it last around 3 years as well, so software updates are a consideration as well

>>61139939
Want to replace my mxpe
But installed LOS 14.1 and it works just fine

>>61139904
>>61140139
>>61140284
Just wait awhile longer. So many new phones will be dropping in Q4

and pixel is shit

>>61140087
As far as I understand, Motorola G4 / G4 Play / G4 Plus should work. Not sure about the Moto E4, it works on Verizon but don't know about Tracfone.

>>61136743
Lg g6

>>61136743
Mi Max 2

>>61137885
It was outdated

So lineageos now supports opus with tags and everything
Nice

I need good phone for about 400$ with 4gb of ram at least, a lot of internal storage and a decent camera

>>61140949
also 5,5 inch dispaly and low amount of bloatware

REDMI PRO 2 WHEN.

>>61137694

>trying to find a high quality phone around 350 or less in 2017
>I just want to replace my Oneplus One with something that isn't garbage, for fuck's sake
>Somehow the smartphone market has gotten worse since 2014

What is this Mickey Mouse shit?

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I bought a second smartphone to pair up my ze551ml: a nexus 4.

The best 40 bucks spent in the past 60 months.

>>61140949
Oneplus 3 / 3T

>>61141042
Just install custom ROM on anything new and big (e.g. redmi note 4 global).

>>61137646
Get the LG G5 mentioned in the OP news

>>61141153
Can you even still get those from the official one plus site ?

>>61141220
No but there's a ton available used as people are upgrading to the OP5

>>61141237
Not a big fan of second hand electronics

This is probably a stupid question, but how necessary are a protective casing and screen film for a smartphone like the Redmi 4X?
I've only had dumbphones up until now, so I have no idea whether I'll need one, both, or neither.

>>61140511
How so? It's three months old, and one of the few smartphones on the market to have a truly innovative design.

>>61141303
Depends how careless you are.
Just buy them, it's like 5$ or less for both on ali.

>>61141320
they used the old Snapdragon 821.

I'm in the US, on Verizon's picky-ass network, and Im trying to figure out what my next phone is.

Currently looking at the Moto Z2 Play, Pixel, and HTC 10. Reviews for all seem favorable towards the 10, save for late updates. I'm coming from WP10, so I'm not an apps person. Would prefer better camera and better battery life.

>>61141303
I'd get a tempered glass screen protector at least (avoid the plastic film ones, they're shit). Cheap phones often don't have proper scratch protection on the display.

A case is up to your own preference. I'd get a cheap one for a few dollars to try and just not use it if you don't like it

>>61141303
>Screen film
No, get a tempered glass screen protector. They feel a ton better and protect against drops better.

Ideally, you should get a thin TPU case too, but I guess that's someone optional. If you have both a tempered glass screen protector and a case, you'll probably be able to sell your phone for a few more bucks in a couple of years.

What do you guys think of Huawei Y II Compact? It's 119 yurocoins in my country.

>>61141371
>>61141528
>>61141564

Alright, I'll go for the glass and case then. Thanks.

>>61141631
I mean Y6 II Compact.

>>61141507
Pixel has the better camera, but the Z2 would have the better battery life.

>>61141631
Get a Nokia 3 instead, or a Moto E4 / G4 Play.

Phone ideas? My jailbroken 5S is finally giving way on its charging port. Should I go SE, 6S, or switch to android? I'm US and on Us Cellular (Its shit but best range around here) halp pls

>>61141921
If you were comfortable with the 5S's size I'd just go with the SE

>>61141303
>buy cheap chink shit
>actually care about it

how is the security on android these days?

can you have an all encrypted filesystem (excluding boot obviously)?

here's a free oneplus 20€ voucher if anyone needs one
https://oneplus.net/lt/invite#542FRN61H2ZJ4LA

>>61141950
Seems to be my only real option. Picking a new phone sucks, and vanilla iOS is shit

Is there a successor to the OnePlus X?

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>>61142110
Thank you!

>>61142231
From Oneplus? No

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What's the phone on the picture?

>>61142304
Essential

>>61142168
>needs to install Chinese exploits and o get shitty icons and pirate apps
Seems alright ifag

>>61142311
That's one sexy thing, you can't buy it yet, right?

what phone is best for phoneposting

>phone shopping for the last 8 months
>the moto z2 is released
>it's shit as well

the search continues...

>>61142401
It's on pre-order
https://shop.essential.com/products/phone

Their CEO said the first phones would start shipping in June but we're at the end of the month already so I'm guessing that's not happening

>>61142490
Same. I've been shopping for a phone since last fall. At this point i'm waiting to see if the essential and the pixel 2 are good. If not, I'll resort to an ugly, dated-looking htc u11.

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Euronigger going to china in a week. I need a cheap phone with dual sim and a good camera to take some photo of my holiday (don't want to invest in a real camera).
Is Xiaomi Mi5 ok? Or should I aim for something else? I can go up to 300€

>>61142624
You're buying it in China?

>>61142635
I might but I prefer to get everything settled here.

>>61142624
>don't want to invest in a real camera
Why? Even a cheap point and shoot will outperform flagship smartphones in most situations

>>61142624
Xiaomi Mi5 / Mi5s
ZUK Z2 Pro
Moto G5 Plus
Sony Xperia XA1 (if you can get the Dual-SIM version)
Honor 8 (might be a bit over budget, it's 299€ in my country)

OP5 or nokia 6? I don't play games but also price doesn't matter

>>61140462
I was looking at the Mi Max earlier so I was about to get hyped there's a new version, but
>snapdragon 625 instead of 652
for what purpose.

Is there going to be a Prime version again with less shitty specs?

>>61142998
Check Techtablets review on the Mi Max 2, he says it's much smoother in use than the original Mi Max, and way better overall. Also the SD625 has superior power efficiency. Only reason to want the SD652 would be for gaming

I think im having slight buyers remorse for my htc u11 is it worth selling it and getting an unlocked 64gb LG G6 i went from the LG G5

Anyone still waiting on their tradein S8 to come in the mail?

I'm thinking of getting a Nexus but I don't know if I should go with 5X or 6? I've read a lot of reviews on both and it feels like some company pays Indians to write bad/good reviews nonstop in horrible broken English and I can't tell if any of these complaints or praises are genuine at all.

I was going to get a Galaxy S6 but apparently its battery is shit, it has a lot of reliability problems, and you can't easily replace it. Apparently you can't buy a real unlocked S6 online either since AT&T has some kind of hidden monopoly on them and fills them with semi-locked shit.

After some studying I started liking more I heard about Nexus 5X, battery life is still a stickler for me though.
How's the Motorola Nexus 6 compared to the LG Nexus 5X?

how bloated is the LG G6 compared the OP5 and HTC U11?

I have some light, visible hairline cracks on my screen. Maybe they're scratches but I can feel them with my nail. What's the best way to remedy this?

>>61143272
Not really

Seriously is there some kind of company proxy war hiring chinese and poo-in-loos to write bad reviews for shit? Every single phone I see is filled with engrish complaints about how their phones are stuck in bootloops or the battery dies the second they get it.

>>61143360
Definitely not the Nexus 5X. Biggest issue is that it's made by LG so it will BOOT LOOP (same hardware defect as LG G4 and V10), also the Snapdragon 808 was a terrible SoC that overheats and sucks battery. Google also made the stupid decision of only giving it 2GB RAM, it was already a bit low back in 2015 when the phone launched, now it's near obsolete tier.

>>61143431
Go back in time and install a screen protector

I hear a lot of people bitching about Nougat, is it really that bad or is it just normalfags being retards?

>>61143335
Trade in s8 to come in the mail?

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Do you guys with expensive phones buy insurance?

I am afraid I will drop an $800 phone, but $15 a month for insurance seems like a lot, that's $360 over 2 years

I have to choose one of these phones, but dunno which one. Help me choose:
-Huawei Y6 II Compact
-LG K4 4G
-Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 Edition
-Other...

>>61143819
Who is offering the warranty and is there an deductible? Don't think it's worth it at that price IMO, maybe $5-10 would be ok, but $360 for two years? It'll probably be cheaper to just fix the screen if/when it breaks.

>>61143975
They're all shit

>>61143789
I think he means the deal where you could get the S8 for $425 if you traded in a phone.

Best phone for 100 - 130 euros?

>>61144160
chinkphones y/n?

>>61143781
I assume any bitching about Nougat is from people who do not actually have it on their phones (90% of Android users).

>>61144173
y

>>61144197
Redmi Note 4 Global
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-global-3gb-32gb

>>61136847
Shut the fuck up faggot how bout I drop my dick in your tight asshole

>>61144307

wow your psyche is almost half as fragile as an s8

>>61144307
I'd like that

>>61144240
Thanks, ill try to buy this thing

Looking for a phone cheaper than £200

Thinking either..

Moto G5 Plus
Samsung J5
Sony L1

What do you reckons best?

>>61144337
Don't ever reply to me again or I'll kill myself

>>61144440
Get the Lenovo P2, exactly £200 from Three, no SIM lock

>>61144576
Really, you'd say the Lenovo P2 is better than the Moto G5+?

>>61144647
Yes. AMOLED screen, 2100mah more battery, 1GB more ram. Camera is probably better on the Moto G5+ though.

Just 'pre-ordered' a Moto E4 (without lockscreen ads), did I fuck up?

>>61144820
>no lockscreen ads
Bad goy!

G6 vs Axon 7

Who wins?

>>61145021
G6

Just noticed the HTC 10 dropped to $499 and I'm about to buy it. Anything I should consider before I do?

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Is this too autistic?
I'm ditching my iPhone 6.
I use for work and I am kind of a road warrior.
Good camera helps too.

What are the best phones under $200 that are easily rootable?
Doesn't have to be new

>>61145216
$499 is too much for an HTC 10 IMO, when the HTC U11 is just $100 more
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_now_sells_the_u11_for_only_599-news-25899.php

LG G6 is $50 more
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/06/27/deal-alert-unlocked-lg-g6-sale-549-99-amazon/

And same price as the Oneplus 5

>>61145222
Not at all.

>>61144240
Is it easy to root?

>>61145362
Yes. It's also about to get an official LineageOS build.

>>61145216
OnePlus 5 is slightly cheaper and has a better processor and battery

>>61145458
OnePlus 5 was my first choice but I want to stick with Verizon since they have best service where I live.
>>61145300
I don't like the HTC U11, it has no 3.5mm audio jack and I hate the glossy finish. I also heard it was an underwhelming phone.
I hadn't heard of the LG G6 but it seems cool, I may go with that since it's a newer phone and waterproof is something I'd want.

>>61145549
>I want to stick with Verizon
Can't you just buy the phone unlocked?

>>61145320
>>61145222

Also, keyone, s8 or wait for new iPhone in 3 months?

>roadwarrior
>use for a lot of work and travel
>need good camera
>money is no object

>>61136422
>not putting the camera on the bottom bezel, when it exists
how FUCKING DUMB and RETARDED

>>61145579
S8

>>61145577
http://www.androidguys.com/2017/06/22/will-the-oneplus-5-work-on-verizon-not-really/

>>61139985
>tfw I switched to a Huewhy P9

I've got no idea why there's an 2.3 GB update when there's only 1.8 GB left already

>>61145549
>I also heard it was an underwhelming phone.
You heard wrong.

>>61145587
>i hate design innovation

>>61145549
The U11 is HTC's best phone in years, it's a great phone if you can look past it not having a headphone jack (but it's understandable if you can't)

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>>61145632
Oh yeah, when some pseudochick disguised as OP posts it in a spg it's design innovation, when actual posters post stuff like pic related it's retarded. Fucking dumb and retarded shitphone right there in the OP.

>>61145609
I love my p9! Probably going to upgrade to a 10+ this month.

>>61145713
What?

>>61145606
Oh shit, didn't know about this. I didn't go deep into oneplus hype so I never looked into this.

>>61145713
>pseudochink
Why do you insult me so?

>>61145745
>WHAT????
Eat my dirt, shitface.

Why would anyone buy a flagship phone in 2017 and the coming years?

>Someone out there is testing an unknown mid-range phone codenamed "Heart," and it has a 16% lead in speed on the Oppo F3 Plus and is just 15% shy of the Samsung Galaxy S8+, according to GSM Arena.

https://android.gadgethacks.com/news/snapdragon-660-benchmarked-not-far-below-galaxy-s8-0177687/

>>61145690
Maybe it's my autism but a phone doesn't feel right without a headphone jack. My car uses an AUX cord and I really would rather not be bothered to use a dongle all the time or buy a bluetooth into radio device thing.
I'm looking into the LG G6 right now.

Whenever I reboot or shut down my moto g 2015 it loads into the bootloader
Anyone know how to stop this from happening?
It's a hassle having to start from that menu all the time

Is there anything useful you can do with the Google app other than to search for things which I just do with my browser anyways?

>>61146129
Samefag here, I forgot to ask: how easy is the LG G6 and HTC 10 to use with one hand? I know they're almost the same size but I hate these massive new phones. It seems that the days of a high-end smartphone that's small (my favorite phone size of any I ever owned was my iPhone 4) are gone.

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http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?nYearMin=2017&nPriceMax=500&nDisplayResMin=2073600&sOSes=2&sOSversions=2710&nOrder=1

what should I buy?

>>61146260
You can waste battery on forced background updates, just like the play store. It's a feature!

Is the P10 any good?

Flagship that seems to have went under the radar, I see some places trying to get rid of them now and can be nabbed for a decent price

>>61146274
Mi6 was the best one among these, I'm not sure how it compares to OnePlus 5.

>>61146383
never mind just looked at some reviews and it doesn't even have oleophobic coating, on a fucking flagship phone what the fuck

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>>61143781
It's fine. Probably this >>61144186

>>61145021
G6 bit I'd probably save a few dollaroos and go with the Axon

>>61145253
Moto G series

After 2.5 years of service, my Nexus 5 died today.
What's a worthy replacement? I'm looking for something with a similar size and something close to stock Android which I can tweak to my liking.

>>61146679
Pixlel

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Got a 3rd gen Moto G and looking to upgrade.

Don't want to spend anymore than 150-200$.

Any recs?

How much does it typically cost to get a screen repaired?

>>61136422
>that camera
Holy shit, what the fuck.

>>61146758
Buy a screen and DIY

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>4th gen Moto G has almost the exact same specs as the 3rd gen moto g

Okay so now I'm about to buy the LG G6 after looking at it. Anything I should consider before buying this one?

>>61146679
nokia 6

New I phone will be 1000$ and over who are really buying these things?

>>61147132
Poor, dumb normies and third-worlders

>>61147132
Me, I've been buying all of them to make /g/ mad.

>>61142364
Well what do you prefer on a CDMA network?

>>61138174
Noted, thank you!

>>61138393
Ehh, that sounds like more work than I'm willing to put into this. Good to know though, in case I like the features.

>>61141127
sauce

who here is getting the oneplus tempered glass for their op5?

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https://pastebin.com/9HSm7vrq

my chat with nokia support, asking if the 6 has an unlocked bootloader. do you think she even understood what I was saying? can this """answer""" be true?

Should I just get the iPhone 7 ? I'm sick and tired of Android fragmentation.

>>61147891
I'd wait for the new ones to be announced and released if you want to save some money.

>>61145911
That's pretty impressive. Wonder when the 660 will come out for the chinkphones

Droid Turbo 2 for $200, good deal?

>>61136422
I need a cellphone in canada that works with wind/freedommobile around the price $300.
Must:
> a really good camera is a must
> android
> gps
> phone
> wifi / data capabilities

other preferences but not necessary:
> tough screen/body
> the back/home/menu buttons are not part of the screen
> battery removable
> storage expandable
> dual sim
> and kills zombies.

>>61148217
forgot to mention: band freqeuncies are 1700/2100

>>61148217
Fuck you.

U.S., Simple Mobile

What's the best bang for my buck that I can get for $200 and below?
Being able to root and have custom rom support is most important.

>>61148245
when and where?

Need to get a new phone for under $200.
Should I just wait for the Nokia 6?

>>61136509
>Literally has a watermark on his wallpaper

>>61144440
LG G5 just came down in price to $250 USD

Oneplus reports the jelly scrolling issue is "normal"?

https://9to5google.com/2017/06/29/oneplus-5-jelly-scrolling-lag/

My girlfriend is looking to move to Android. Her parents aren't rich, but they can afford a decent phone on a per-month at&t plan. What would be the best phone to keep long-term that won't break the bank?

Her only criteria is that it has a good camera. She prefers smaller phones (iPhone 4s).

Custom roms are a bonus (she's not interested, but I might do it for her anyway) but not necessary.

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Bought a Redmi Note 4 for $200 on/spg/'s suggestion. Here are some thoughts on it after about a month's use:

Build quality: Everything feels sturdy except the top plastic piece where the headphone jack an IR blaster are. Hear a quiet click when I push down on it. Not a big deal though. Really like the rounded edges of the screen. Feels nice when you swipe from the edge. The phone is a little slippery so either be careful or buy a case.

Performance: I'm running the Resurrection Remix ROM w/ F-Droid, no gapps. Everything is smooth and fast. Apps open and switch just as quickly as friends' flagship phones, but it only cost 1/4 the price. Battery life is amazing. On average, I get 3 days of use on one charge. I pretty much just use WhatsApp, Clover, Lighting (for internet), and F-stop to look at pics. First day I set up the phone, I spent the entire day customizing the thing and only drained half the battery. Camera is great too, but that's my opinion coming from a Nexus 5.

Was originally debating getting a Galaxy Note 4 but I'm glad I didn't. If you get this, make sure its the snapdragon/international version, not the mediatek one as that has no custom ROMs. Unlocking is annoying cause you gotta contact Xiaomi and it can take a couple of hours or days. Took me about 5 hours.

>>61138174
I have an axon 7, just got it the other month. I really like it so far. The stock rom wasn't bad, and after screwing around with it for a little while I was able to tailor it to my liking.
However, I did eventually switch over to Lineage OS. One of the advantages of the axon 7 is that Zte provided a significant amount of support to the los devs, so there are relatively few bugs. (don't know about the opo)

Anyone knows a good pitch black cm13 theme? The ones i found on play store are so bad

>>61149245
Oh I should mention: we live away from home but she's still under her parents plan and they insist that she stay on it, so the upgrade has to come from them.

>>61149309
why fdroid and no gapps?

which android is the smoothest and fastest?

>>61138174
>>61149371
>>61138393
Thank you all for your help - I've decided to go with the OnePlus 3T 128GB.

I'm done fiddling with SD Cards and Emulator saves, I'm not a fan of the checkerboard look of the dual speakers (though I REALLY want Stereo speakers), that strange button placement below the Volume Down button, and my fear that the 1440p on an 820 Snapdragon is going to cause N64/PSX problems (yeah, because I know jacksquat about emulation).

It might be more money, but the OP3/T is well-reviewed, a good first dip into mid-range territory.

>>61149309
I'm in a similar situation, the G note 4 has the whole stylus thing going for it which is great and its not a house fire in the making. Might for the miku phone since its a whole lot cheaper and is relatively newer compared to the galaxy

>>61149528
Bunch of reasons. One is the google botnet. Even Gboard would constantly use data whenever I typed anything. Removing them seems to double the battery life of a phone, so there's another reason. Been using F-droid for quite some time now and so far, every google alternative I've found seems to have more functionality and a smaller footprint. Last reason was I wanted to declutter to the max. I've removed every app that I could remove. Now my phone is a tool. Its not longer and entertainment/distraction device. I'm texting less and calling more instead. I only use clover when I'm commuting or shitting. I'm happier to use the phone now cause I'm not always on it and I'm a lot more productive with my time. Not constantly getting notifications (no instragram, no snapchat, no facebook. they're all bullshit anyways).

>>61149596
Screen resolution is also higher on the G Note 4. With so many variants though, custom ROMs can be a pain. Whatever you do, don't get the AT&T one. Can't even unlock the bootloader.

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Just pulled the trigger on U11. Gonna be good ricing it.

>>61149563
OP5
U11
XZP

>>61148159
the oppo r11 has it

>>61138286
I'd suggest getting another 5x. Maybe a 6p if you're man enough.

>>61149849
Is it cheap or good?

>>61141507
Pixel for the smoother experience and better updates.

Are there any variants of the redmi note 4 that works decently for Verizon? There are for the note 3 but I can't seem to find any note 4 variants that work

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This seems like a good thread to ask this in....

So I broke my screen on my OP3 right after they discontinued the OP3 3D glass protector (the only one that wasn't total shit)

Should I use my cracked glass OP3 until the OP5 is out for a while and things get sorted out a bit, or should I get the OP3T for $390ish that comes with an unused 3D glass screen protector?

Lastly, should I just jump ship on the brand and look at a normie phone? Or another chink brand like Xiaomi?

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>>61143360
As a counter point to the other replied, I love my Nexus 5x. Battery life is fine, UI is very fluid, apps start quickly and memory isn't really a problem.

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This is my first ever smartphone, if the N95 counts as a dumbphone
the verdee thor
all I wanted was a decent battery, and it has that, I think
I'm very happy with it, it's like it's from the future

>>61149245
Pro tip: don't ROM a normie's phone. Anything that isn't right will be your fault and you can pretty much count on any ROM having at least a couple of issues. And I think Sony makes some good relatively small Android phones.

>>61149309
How do you navigate without Maps? That's my main beef with going off the Google reservation.

Just got first Android phone, anyone have like a sort of /g/ chart for recommended apps? Also what's the best browser? Not a fan of chrome

I have a Nexus 5X. Would upgrading to a Pixel be worth it? I'm not actually going to do it, but I'm wondering whether or not it would be smart if I did do it. I think Xposed support is the biggest thing I would miss.

>>61150190
Nova Launcher, for customizing your app drawer if you’re into that.

Other than that, there’s not much must-have apps. Just avoid anything by Clean Master and you should be good.

As for browser, Lightning is good if you want a light browser. Otherwise, spring for Firefox or Brave browser.

My contract runs out december 13th.

Are the Honor phones compatible with Verizon?

>>61139939
Zforce

>>61150190
Nova Launcher
KLWP
Black Player
Clover
SwiftKey
Mx Player
Greenify

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Why did LG get rid of the function buttons of the G4?
Shit was so comfy to use

>>61136422
Lost my job and my phone is on its last leg.

all I need is

>Unlocked
>USA
>AT&T, 4g capable
>3+gb ram, good chipset
>32gb internal or 16+expandable
>decent camera
>doesnt lag too much
>$220 and under

Chink is fine.

>>61136422
Got an HTC onbe M9 for $1 with 2 year contract through sprint awhile back. Dont give a fuck

whats the best custom rom besides MIUI ported

>>61150488
LeEco Le S3

I'm currently on ATT with my S5 on a plan with my 3 siblings paying almost 300 a month for 10gb shared

There's a deal right now on Sprint, 4 lines with unlimited data+10gb of tethering per line per month, and it's $100 cheaper a month

But it's only $100 cheaper if we all go with iPhone7'siPhone7's

If we go with Galaxy S8's,it'll be $50 cheaper

I've been android all my adult life, my first smartphone was an Atrix,but I also got a new job that's all Mac and they recommend that I switch to an iPhone to use numbers and other work related software (they would reimburse me for buying an iPhone),not to mention I wouldn't mind trying out iOS7 or whatever the fuck it's on right now

But what would /g/ do?

I'm saving money either way, and I'll read over the contract twice before signing to ensure that their promotional deal isn't a massive pile of shit

Does the redmi note 3 pro hold up or is it hopelessly outdated?

>>61138473
Anything with a Snapdragon 800 and up
Avoid Verizon
Nexus 6, Galaxy Note 4, LG G4 deserve a special mention

>>61139939
Wait for Z2 Force. Probably getting announced tomorrow.

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Is there any reason why people generally don't buy Xiaomi?

Better performance for a cheaper buck.

Am I missing something?

>>61150762
What are you talking about? People do buy xiaomi phones

Do manufacturers get to choose for which devices they will release kernel source or not?

Is kernel source android version specific? Like if a kitkat kernel source is released will it not help in custom rom development for Android L/M/N?

>>61150727
Special mention for their fame or infamy?
>>61150617
I'm using one right now, still doing well. The note 4 is less powerful but more battery efficient as an upside. Maybe the note 5, if xiaomi doesn't make use of their own SoCs, would use the meme dragon 660

>>61150792
Maybe it's a europoor thing then because I don't know of anyone who owns one.

First saw it mentioned on here.

>>61150762
eww no, they're made of chinese stuff

>>61148176
Nah. Easy to find for 160ish.

>>61148283
Galaxy S5

Will the xaomi redmi note 4x 4gb 64gb work with t-mobile?

I did research and both have gsm and supports 4g lte band 4 at 1.7ghz

I've gotten contradicting claims online so I need to know how well they'll get along.

>>61148283
>>61151040
S5 requires custom rom to root.

I have an S7 Edge, and just got a 128gb iPhone 6 for free. Every logical check I've made says to go with the iPhone.

>better integration with my Macbook
>don't connect my phone to my W10/Arch PC ever anyways
>the few apps I do use on my phone run infinitely better on iOS
>better fingerprint unlock sensor and placement

The one thing I can't get over is how ugly and shitty iOS home and lock screens are compared to my current Nougat home/lock screen. Is jailbreaking iOS 10 enough to get a simple time/date/weather widget and custom icons?

I don't mind the S7 at all, but work and school would be more optimized with the iPhone and it was free so why not?

Looking at what new phone to get, currently have an lg g3 but wanting to upgrade since im missing lte band 12, and the battery is starting to go bad on me again, carrier is tmobile

Features i want are:
Not a downgrade from my G3 in any meaningful way
Band 12 obviously, and wifi calling (probably needs to be tmobile branded)
Rootable
Removable battery strongly preferred
Lcd, not amoled is prefered
Sd slot if less than 64gb internal storage
Lineage os would be nice, but not a deal breaker

Looking at the lg g6 since i can sacrifice battery to gain water resistance (350 slightly used)
Or the lg v20 (290 slightly used)

Anything else i should be looking at? 350 is about my max.

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>>61150809
They often lack US bands

>>61136509
What widget is that?

I got the Samsung s8 plus and it's the best phone I have ever owned fuck you guys

>>61150054
is orbot any good

>>61151465
Why not buy Apple if you were gonna waste money on flagships

>>61150396
goddamn I miss my curved black leather phone

now i got this slippery ass xzp with sharp corners

>>61151559
No headphone port garbage file manager shitty locked down os

>>61151575
You forgot better security and longer support.

>>61151600
I get a new phone every 2.5 or so years anyway

I will NEVER go Apple

>>61151634
Good excuse

>>61151575
I've been an appel fanboy for many years but this file manager can go fuck itself

and pricing an phone 7+ at $860 + is fucking stupid

what do i say to get google assistant to play a song on spotify

>>61151667
>excuse

There is also the fact of no sd card slot having to use fucking iTunes to put music on it there are so many negatives it's almost like Apple doesn't want me as a,customer they are certainly doing nothing to gain my loyalty

>>61151701
I am a fuck who let's a company control and limit my access to music

>>61151721
what are you on about

>>61151733
Don't use spotify store your music locally

>>61151753
get out of your own ass mate

i do store my own music locally, but it's nice to be able to play new music at my behest when driving

antifa get out

Well said brother. Apple sucks always has always will.

>>61151809
>antifa because I don't wanted to get cucked by a company

Maybe I just dislike the idea of paying to pay to stream music?

>>61143414
Not that much desu
Also it doesn't really slow the phone down

>>61151828
a few bucks a month for convenience is easily justifiable in my lifestyle

stop stuffing your ego with what.cd and soulseek and get out some

>>61151959
Nah i will pass last thing i need is to have some "recommendation" forced on me

>>61147820
No phone has an unlocked bootloader out of the box. What you should have asked is *can* it be unlocked.

I got a Galaxy S3 I'd like to make use of.
What's the best way of going about this?
Root and install a more current OS? Or would it just run like shit?
Thoughts?

>>61148217
Honor 8, Moto G5 Plus, Sony XA1 (G5+ and XA1 also have single SIM versions available so make sure it's dual SIM)

>>61149245
Just tell her to get an iPhone SE.

>>61150054
Fix the screen

>>61150488
Nokia 6

Sup /g/
I'm looking for a new phone and I was considering the Huawei mate 9.
I noticed that theres no app drawer on their stock ui.
Would installing nova fix this or not?

>>61152220
Sure, installing Nova would have fixed it but it's not a problem anymore, after the Nougat update (EMUI 5.0), there's now an app drawer in the stock UI, you just have to enable it from the settings.

>>61151281
Redmi Note 4 Global is the version you want. Available both in 3/32 and 4/64 version.

>>61152295
>4/64 version

This is not available atm.

>>61152251
Ahh excellent guess the reviews weren't up to date

Would anyone here have any experience with it and suggest getting one?

>>61152303
It'll come back in stock at the beginning of the next month. Geekbuying will start shipping again it on the 4th and Honorbuy on the 6th

NEW THREAD
>>61152449
>>61152449
>>61152449
>>61152449

>>61150173
I use maps on my laptop. Now I'm forced to open my eyes and pay attention. Relied on maps so much that it made me stop thinking. I couldn't find anything in NYC, after a year of living there, without maps. It wasn't until I stopped using it all together that I started orienting myself. If you really need a maps app, OsmAnd~ is available on F-Droid. I'm not sure if it has navigation but its decent. I'm not saying everyone needs do things my way but its worked from me. I like not being completely dependent on tech.