If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features, budget and size.
Good resources:
>reviews, specs, comparisons
http://www.gsmarena.com
http://www.phonearena.com
http://www.kimovil.com
>Frequency checker
http://willmyphonework.net
http://frequencycheck.com
>Chinkphone news
http://www.gizchina.com
http://www.gizmochina.com
>Recommended Chinkphones $80-$300 as of March 2016
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Chink_shit_general/Phones
>Post a mini-review of your phone
>Discuss upcoming and current models
>Ask for help related to phones
>Tell us how much shekels you spent on good/bad phone
>Shill your Xiaomi
>PRAISE THE CHINKPHONES
News:
>LG Stylo 2 Plus now available at Metro PCS, a 5.7 inch phablet with a fingerprint scanner for $220
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_stylo_2_plus_now_available_at_metro_pcs_a_57_inch_phablet_with_a_fingerprint_scanner_for_220-news-19341.php
>New Xperia X Performance variant spotted on GFX Bench, could it be the Xperia X’s successor?
http://www.gsmarena.com/new_xperia_x_performance_variant_spotted_on_gfx_bench-news-19338.php
>Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will have dual camera according to a teaser image
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_4_will_have_dual_camera_according_to_a_teaser_image-news-19335.php
>Samsung's designed a slot that can take both UFS and microSD cards
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_designed_a_slot_that_can_take_both_ufs_and_microsd_cards-news-19333.php
>Huawei unveils the Honor 8 with dual rear camera, 4GB of RAM
http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_unveils_the_honor_8_with_dual_rear_camera_4gb_of_ram-news-19331.php
>Top-of-the-line Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe to be the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 821 SoC
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Top-of-the-line-Asus-ZenFone-3-Deluxe-to-be-the-first-phone-powered-by-the-Snapdragon-821-SoC_id83087
>>55535208
More stuff I couldn't fit in:
>LG X Power launched in Canada: large battery, accessible price
http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-X-Power-launched-in-Canada-large-battery-accessible-price_id83078
>First actual image of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 surfaces
http://www.gsmarena.com/first_actual_image_of_the_samsung_galaxy_note7_surfaces-news-19332.php
>Nexus Marlin & Sailfish to likely use Snapdragon 821 processor
http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/07/11/nexus-marlin-sailfish-snapdragon-821-processor/
>Official bootloader unlock for Zuk Z2 Pro AND Normal Z2
http://zukfans.eu/community/threads/zuk-z2-pro-bootloader-unlock.59/
>>55535216
>The Pepsi P1S is cheapest full HD 5.5 inch phone
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_399894.html
If my S7 phone isn't rooted am I better off using Samsung's Find My Mobile instead of something like Cerberus for lost phone tracking? Is the Samsung one harder to remove?
do your smartphones have a wide gamut display?
https://webkit.org/blog-files/color-gamut/
i can see the webkit logo on my galaxy s6, but i see no difference in any other pics for some reason. does chrome on android even handle color management?
I used to have a HTC that I loved and now I have some fucking windows phone
This thing feels like a smartphone but its so fucking constricted in everything compared to the android phones that I've used before
Are all windows phones such shit?
Should I get a new flagship phone or use that money instead for a laptop for school? I figure I could do everything I would use a basic laptop for on my phone, and for everything else, I have my desktop.
Buying a new phone.
I want to be able to use it as serial console with a smal FTDI-board.
In my case is there any difference between USB-Host and USB On The Go?
If yes, which one is to preffer?
>>55535339
>school
depends
>>55535355
CS degree. I have a text editor installed on my current phone, no idea what I should do about IDEs.
>>55535352
>In my case is there any difference between USB-Host and USB On The Go?
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/51035/what-is-the-difference-between-usb-on-the-go-otg-and-usb-host-mode
Same shit.
How do I flash a custom ROM on my old rooted phone?
Sony Xperia E dual
Android 4.1.1
Bootloader unlocked.
>>55535372
well yeah then you definitely need a laptop, unless you're planning to spend all day in your uni labs or something. wouldn't really need it for first year though
So I've had a one plus one for nearly 2 years now and the primary speaker (the one for phone calls without it being on speakers) is barely audible, which makes me have to talk on speakers on the phone.
What's a good smartphone with a good battery and storage? I was looking at huawei with some smartphone that lasted 2 days, which sounded good enough for me since most of my previous smartphones barely last 7 hours ok
>>55535375
I own an xperia L (slightly newer), but the steps should be about the same for you too
>root, unlock bootloader, install a recovery
>then install the latest custom kernel for your OS (it will install another recovery, SELinux capable)
>wipe everything and install whatever ROM you want
I'm going to get this >>55535083
Should I get black, gold, or white?
>>55535389
Even if I already have a desktop?
>tfw bought a s7 for Pokémon go
How did I do /g/?
>>55535463
Double botnet whammy.
>>55535456
still depends. if you're a university student, it'd probably be better use of your time to have a laptop than going to a library and searching for computers. maybe you can wait few weeks into the term to see?
>>55535436
> I own an xperia L (slightly newer), but the steps should be about the same for you too
> >root, unlock bootloader, install a recovery
> >then install the latest custom kernel for your OS (it will install another recovery, SELinux capable)
> >wipe everything and install whatever ROM you want
Where do I find recovery and kernels?
>>55535449
Black unless your'e gay or a girl.
>>55535449
white one is always the fastes. just like red cars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKXLY-QQWAc
That battery life. Anyone has one of these? Need to know it if's good
>>55535495
I'm not at home right now, so I can't help you out much, but check out the Xperia E page on the XDA forums, you should find something.
>>55535489
I'm bringing my desktop with me and putting it in my dorm though so I wouldn't really have to look for computers. Couldn't I work on my projects in my dorm?
Just got a S7 Edge, what should I be doing to get rid of the bloat and debotnet? It's an exynos model so I'm wondering how difficult it's going to be to install CM on, if that's even possible.
What's the current 'safe choice' for custom Android roms? Is it still Cyanogen?
Haven't used an Android phone for a few years.
>>55535536
CyanogenMod and OmniRom,yeah..
Paranoid was also revived a month ago, check it out if your phone supports it.
Are chink phones like the Le1 Pro just a meme? The specs are legit but if the wifi and battery are absolute trash then whats the point?
is the moto g 2016 as shit asI hear? some people saying its pretty slow, any decent alternatives?
>>55535528
You definitely can. Just depends on your lifestyle and habits. Seems like you already have an answer
>>55535636
redmi note 3
I'm still quite satisfied with my Nexus 5, but the Nexus Sailfish does look promising. I just hope it won't be poop.
>>55535317
windows phone took the worst parts of iOS (walled garden, no customization) and the worst parts of Android (no updates, shit hardware, unpolished apps) and smooshed it together in a shitty package. Then they murdered Nokia out of what appeared to be pure fucking spite.
>tfw get excited that huawei is in the prime day sale
>compare the specs and the two phones i was interested in aren't even close to my 2 year old opo
well thats a bummer. i wanted a new phone within a decent price range but not for such a downgrade in performance.
>>55535734
>and the worst parts of Android
But WP doesn't run like fucking hot garbage.
No apps is the only thing that kills WP, but boy does it kill it.
Today's the last day where I can get the Apollo Lite for $199, do you think it's worth it?
It's on presale so can't find any good reviews yet, but the specs are much better than the Redmi Note 3, for example.
I'm also not sure if there will ever be custom roms for this thing.
>>55501235
>Just got it. S7 for $384 AUD ($290 USD), sealed box with warranty, no it's not stolen.
>Probably the best deal I'll ever get in my life.
Another Aussie here, where on earth did you get it from?
>frag my old moto g
>go to best buy to look for a quickie replacement
>out of the moto x pure
>out of the xperia c4
>they have something called the alcatel pixi 4
>SD210, 2GB/16GB, dual sim, sd, 6" 720p IPS display
>damn near stock 6.0.1
>$150
>fuck it
>camera is a complete shitpile
>could probably snap the whole phone in half with one hand
>otherwise the phone is pretty good, better than blushit
>will likely be just like my old g, a cheap stopgap that winds up getting kept until it breaks
it's a nice phone but it really illustrates how android is just fucked as a platform because high margin flagships are getting killed by low price commodity shit that has reasonable functionality for a fraction of the cost
Any cheap phones on the Amazon Prime Day for sale? Canadian?
I want to buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro but everything seems so overwhelming with the software aspects. Global roms, vendor roms, have to unlock bootlegger which takes 2 weeks etc.
I just wanna use the fucking phone straight outta the box with some chink bloatware and with app store working.
>>55535788
Android has been okay for years now, albeit still obscenely RAM hungry and shitty about long lists, but manufacturers fuck it up with bloat. Maybe N will help fix the RAM hogging issue and squash some longstanding performance bugs, but shit like touchsnizz will continue to drag it down.
The noapps thing on WP was really weird, though. It had a good development environment, although somewhat limited, and the attach rate for paid appz was pretty high due to a thirsty audience, but almost nobody would put an app out for it, or they'd put out garbage. I almost believe the conspiracy theories about Apple and Google paying the big devs to not dev for WP.
>>55536138
>have to unlock bootlegger
Heh
If you're on prime, and a UK bro you can get an average chinkphone on Amazon
>http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FCYL6P6
>>55536164
anon pls ;_;
>>55536138
You can use the vendor rom out of the box if you really want to. but then you won't get updates and you'll probably have some chinky spyware on the phone.
Flashing the global rom takes 10 minutes and you don't need to unlock the bootloader.
You can also ask the shop to do if for you if you're buying from aliexperss and then you really won't have to do anything.
>>55536181
I have to know, was it intentional?
Nexus 5X or Huawei P8 lite and save some cash?
No, I am poor and do not live in the americas, I am not waiting for a new phone.
What good compact phone should I get lads?
>>55536192
Sounds pretty good then, anon.
Apparently this one is the way to go http://www.aliexpress.com/store/342812
Does the app store work correctly on this as well?
>>55535208
Should I get this 5x? This is the best price I've seen and my Nexus 5 is fucked.
Has anyone bought stuff from Kogan before?
>>55536194
haha no i only remember briefly reading about it. Not too good with phones lol
What is a good phone for around 200€? Also is there a way to unlock Japanese iphones with softbank lock?
>>55536237
Well you made a pretty sublte joke unintentionally then. It's actually called bootloader, but you were talking about chinkshit so I guess bootlegger is correct too in a way.
>>55536233
Kogan is fine. They recently bought out dicksmith so it all comes outta the same place now.
>>55536226
Yes. top one is good if your'e in Europe.
Ask them to flash the official global rom in the order and they'll do it for you with no additional cost.
Yes the google store works no problems.
I accidentally used an american RUU on my phone wiping my radio.img so now I have no cellular data how fucked am I?
>>55536258
Would you happen to know who is good for Australia? If not this one seems good too.
Thanks for the help anon.
>>55536221
iphone se
wish I were kidding but there's fuckall else for compacts aside from the Z5C, which is prone to fucking itself like any other Sony phone
>>55536239
Motorola Moto G 3rd gen
Xiaomi Mi 4
Both supported by Cyanogenmod
>>55536279
Fuck, the last time I thought about it I came to the same conclusion and it pains me.
Thing is I have a Nexus 6P right now, which is good, but I just can't into big screens anymore.
Now the Z5C caught my eye, but I had a Z3 last year and I know how Sony is. Good cameras crippled by abysmal and terribly locked down software, pretty bad UI and custom roms are rare and work like shit anyway (and ruin the camera performance even further).
And the iPhone SE which is objectively the best compact device nowadays but fuck iOS.
Guess I'll stick with the 6P and see if the next small Nexus is any better than the 5X.
>>55536277
Don't think there's customs fees in Australia in those price ranges so just go with the cheapest.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/HKG/311331_32602840179.html
>>55536279
>fucking itself
What?
Also the z3c has the best battery life around.
>>55536330
>http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/HKG/311331_32602840179.html
thanks!
>>55536332
See >>55536310
Z3C and Z5C are amazing devices held back by really poor software design.
Is this any good? Already have a phone but ordered it because it's only 60$ with ads on lock screen from Amazon.
720p, 2 gigs ram, LTE and a nice aluminum frame with a curved glass screen.
>>55536343
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/spg/609089_32606700622.html
If you don't want that horrible gold color.
>>55536233
I should also ask, what's the word on the 2016 Nexus device?
Is it a waste to get a 5X now when there's another device around the corner?
G4 with ads from amazon, is this good, does anyone know how to remove them or if CM13 is an option?
>>55536384
>Is it a waste to get a 5X now when there's another device around the corner?
Yes.
>>55536389
>>55536357
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHWATsaD8Ns
>>55536384
afaik they're excepted in September
>>55536410
expected
>>55536233
>$400 for a nexus device that'll be obsolete in few months
>cheap
lol
Thinking of buying a G4 on Offerup. Anyone have experience being stuff off of there?
>>55536409
Thats not about the G4
>>55536513
It works on the G4 as well. you literally just need to change the launcher and lockscreen.
>>55536409
The ads can be disabled with a free 3rd party lock screen.
fellas
how stable are custom ROMs support on Xiaomi devices? Especially asking for Mi4c and maybe redmi 3s
>>55536548
Thanks thats all i needed, but if possible ill install CM anyways
>>55536579
most use xiaomi.eu global rom
its custom but its build on china dev
so its reliable
CM13 is popular but reports of bugs are there, still in beta so no wonder and since they need to do whole android 6 work, not just tinker with official version
then I saw resurrection remix being talked about few times
I am on the eu global...
>>55536579
Mi4c has a very good CM13 port.
http://www.teamsuperluminal.org/mi4c-cyanogenmod-13/
What>>55536611 said is true but for the RN3P.
R3s not so much interest.
>>55536310
Yeah I'm not a fan of iOS either. Someone on the Android side of things has to step up to the fucking plate now that Sony's mobile strategy has shit itself entirely. But I suppose they can't because premium compact is a tiny niche and they're all losing too much money to take that risk.
>>55536345
Not to mention the possibility that the screen and glass back will crack for no reason, or when the phone overheats. And it's just pathetic that the same Sony camera hardware that does just fine in other phones has a habit of overheating and shutting down in Sony phones.
>>55536668
Yeah, hopefully with the iPhone SE being pretty successful afaik, some Android OEMs might put some more effort into good compact phones starting at the end of the year or next year. Then again maybe not.
>>55536384
>>55536409
>Rocking a Zenfone 2 right now
>Can't play Pokemon Go
>Will probably lose support on even more apps over the coming months
>New Nexus around the corner
What do I do? 5X now or not? What are the odds that Go will support more devices in the near future?
>>55535208
Huawei y3 II 4G version
does it have Gyroscope ?
>>55536639
any horrible issues I can expect with Mi4c?
I have never worked with MIUI, so I don't really know what to expect. Why would I want to stay with MIUI and why would I want to go for CM?
especially interested in the battery life and removal of bloatware/everything chinese, really.
// here's a grill as a thanks for your help
>>55536711
Why do you want to go with the Mi4c in the first place instkiead of the superior RN3P?
SD650>SD808
Bigger battery
SD slot
Tons of roms
Mi4c is an old model, Mi5s/c is probably launching soon as well and it will be deprecated.
MiUi is an iOS clone based on Android. watch some videos on YT to see how it looks. but you can get rid of it and the Chinese botnet completely if you hate it.
>>55536765
instead**
>>55536765
literally the only reason is that it's 5.5" and I want 5" phone max. I don't really mind being deprecated considering I still can have newest CM and I was fine with droid 4.0 until now.
mi5s/c are going to be 5.5 afaik.
>>55536809
http://www.gsmarena.com/battery-test.php3
Xiaomi Mi 4c
52h
Battery is quite meh and SD808 is known to throttle like it's big brother under heavy load.
Other than that I guess it's ok, but nothing special.
So guys, what should i do with all the phones that i'll rob from the
Pokemon GO FUCK YOURSELF UP manchildren who will serve themselves up on the platter?
Any suggestions?
>>55536696
Don't buy a phone for pokemon go.
It's really nothing special.
If your device support "Ingress" just play that instead because it's literally the same.
sorry for the annoying question but what are the best bang for your buck phones in the market right now?
>>55536962
xiaomi redmi 3
xiaomi redmi note 3
>>55536962
Depends.
When i got my LG, it was on a retarded great sale price of like €40 off, and the original price was around €200.
Tell what country you are from and maybe some faggot from the same country who follows price and sales fluctuations can tell you.
>>55537000
oh good point. I'm in Spain.
>>55536962
This is absolutely the sort of question this thread is made for, Anonino
>>55537031
heh sorry, I havent posted in here in years and I remember everyone complaining about people wanting to be "hand held". Couple years ago I wouldve been told to read the OP and fuck off. Glad to see this board's mellowing out :^)
Looking for a new phone around the $400-450 USD mark. Would prefer a 5.5 inch screen and am living in New Zealand so some options may be limited.
Just ordered the Honor 5X off the Prime Day sale, it should be a good upgrade over my Moto G 2014. I don't care too much about assloads of RAM and GRAPHIX since I don't game on my phone or use Play services. I'm going to miss the Gorilla Glass though.
How is EMUI? I'll probably replace the launcher and go with Resurrection Remix for a ROM if the fingerprint scanner is working. Hopefully the phone doesn't lose it's shit on MicroG
>>55535208
OK, we're a little over 4 hours in to Prime Day on Amazon and I haven't yet seen the deal that I was hoping to see show up again: the 16GB Nexus 5x for $150 (that was available on Amazon a few days ago), and since it may now show up again, I wanted to ask for some advice/opinions/suggestions.
Location & Service: I'm in the U.S. in Arizona and I have T-Mobile service with Unlimited Talk, Text & LTE Data
Budget: Around/under $200-$250
Important features: Excellent camera, battery life, signal strength & call-quality, snappy/smooth operation
Size: Not that important, but I currently have a Nexus 5 and like its size, and a 2013 Moto X, and also like it
As I mentioned, I'm currently using a Nexus 5 (a little outdated, I know) and it's my favorite phone I've had so far. I've actually had 3 of them (all purchased used) and I am basically happy with its performance overall. However, I've had the particular Nexus 5 for over a year and it's showing signs of use, so I'd really like to try to find an affordable upgrade. Especially, with today being Prime Day on Amazon.
I am basically trying to decide between two phones: The Nexus 5x and the Moto X Pure. If the Nexus 5x goes back down to $150, even if it's just the 16GB model again, there's no way that I won't buy it today, as I will simply have to grab that deal. However, if it doesn't go back down that low and I'm looking at having to spend $200-plus for the Nexus 5x, I'll have something of a dilemma.
I realize that the Moto X Pure is considerably larger than the Nexus 5, and I may not like the size of the Moto X Pure, particularly, to have to carry in my pocket, but it sure seems like it'd be nice to have a larger screen to view. It seems as though the cameras on the 5x and the Pure are similar (and both excellent), but that the Pure has battery battery life and expandable storage; with the 5x having faster updates.
So, does anyone have any advice or suggestions about which phone is the better device/value?
>>55537270
>Prime Day
https://www.amazon.com/Honor-5X-unlocked-smartphone-Warranty/dp/B019O8YX1K/
https://www.amazon.com/Moto-4th-Generation-Exclusive-Lockscreen/dp/B01EZC9WC0/
>>55537354
>be eurocuck
Please kill me
Can anyone recommend a phone that 1. Can take a beating(not breaking every time it falls to the ground...) and 2. doesnt have pre installed apps or a way to get rid of them?
I currently use an old sony xperia model which bloats it's on 2GB of storage with "necessary" google play updates and which refuses to accept my SD as a alternative storage option. My phone is always to bloated with apps and useless data that the whole OS starts to lag all the time. Should be max. 300€. Sorry haven't Seen any promising post/ review. If there is already a phone that fits my description pls link me to that post and feel free to call me a dummy. Thanks in advance.
>>55537270
To elaborate a little more, I don't play any games on my phone, so having a monster processor that can flawlessly play HD games is not a concern. However, I do takes lots of pictures (thousands each month, literally), so having a really good/great camera is very important/highly preferred. And as I mentioned in my previous post >>55537270 it seems as though both the Nexus 5X and the Moto X Pure have great-excellent cameras, but I read some comments earlier this morning about the camera on the Pure really struggling in low-light situations, whereas the 5X apparently works really in low-light conditions.
Also, there is a Prime Day deal going on right now for the Moto X Pure 32GB model for $250, so if the 16GB Nexus 5X does not go back down to $150, the 32GB model of the Nexus 5X is going for around $230 (I think), so there would only be about a $20 difference between the two phones right now.
If the prices are close to the same, is one device markedly better than the other? If so, in what ways? Thoughts? Opinions? Experiences?
Also, is the Motorola Moto G4 (which just got released today, I believe, and can be had in a 32GB model for around $150-$175) a good-great buy at that price? Is it somewhat comparable to the Nexus 5X or the Moto X Pure?
I have a Galaxy S7 but I really need something with a removable battery. Thing is, the G5's quality control scares the life out of me. Previously owned a G4 that never bootlooped, thinking of going back to that if I can get a new one with a good serial number. Alternatively should I just take the jump to the G5? Or something else entirely?
Stuck on Verizon since I work there btw
>>55537403
N5X with a case?
>>55537270
At least you'll get updates with the N5x, which you probably won't be getting with the Moto.
>>55537430
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/07/09/zerolemons-latest-gigantic-battery-case-is-for-the-vanilla-galaxy-s7-7500mah-of-extra-juice-for-60/
I have a 1st gen moto g, xt1032. Is CM13 any good or should I just stick with stock lollipop 5.1?
>>55537354
Thanks for replying! I actually mentioned the Moto G4 here >>55537428 and it seems to be a good device and a good value at this price, but I haven't researched it enough to know if it's in the same league as the Nexus 5X or Moto X Pure.
As for the Honor 5X, I was asking some questions about it on SD, as it seems to be a popular phone among affordable devices right now. However, I am of the impression that it's more of a budget phone and not a mid/higher-end device. Are you familiar with it? if so, what are your thoughts on it? Is it comparable to the Nexus 5X or the Moto X Pure? Does it have a good-great camera? Fast/smooth operation?
And between the Honor 5X and the Moto 4G, is one significantly better than the other?
Redmi note 3 just arrived today, all going swell. 1 drawback however as I am having trouble connecting to my home wifi, is there something Im doing wrong? The password I am currently using works for every other device
Just got a S7 Edge, what should I be doing to get rid of the bloat and debotnet? It's an exynos model so I'm wondering how difficult it's going to be to install CM on, if that's even possible.
If I'm aiming for at sub 5.5" phone with good battery and camera, is Xiaomi Mi5 out of the question? Only gonna miss 1 out of 3 LTE bands in Denmark.
Price is not really a greater concern, but prefer to stay below 500 dollars
Indians get an upgraded version of Asus ZenFone MAX
I really want it because it looks like the best combo of (Battery+Functionality+Quality)/Price
However I found absolutely no way of ordering this version - every site with international shipping offers the old 2014 one with Snapdragon 410
The New versions with Snapdragon 615 and 3GiB Ramso far exist in India exclusively.
Is there a way to order it from India without the risk of getting scammed?
I bought an Oppo F1 while my G4 is getting fixed.
It's pretty good.
>>55537624
>bands 1 / 3 / 7
>bands 38 / 39 / 40 / 41
you should be fine
mi5 is bit pricey IMO
>>55535528
Not him, but yes. I also had brought my desktop to dorm when I was in school. Never ever needed a laptop. If I needed to print, send it to your email and then just go to the labs to print. A lot of people have laptops these days, so labs will be less used by others.
>>55535734
>and the worst parts of Android (no updates, shit hardware, unpolished apps)
Get a real android phone that isn't locked to a carrier. Dont buy 4 year old phones. Dont download shit apps.
Are you stupid?
Is the Huawei P9 the best chinkphone? I want to get something beter than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
>>55536233
If you're going to spend $400, at least wait until the next nexus line is out.
>>55537554
N5X has the best camera, but shit battery.
Moto G4 is affordable but SD617 is quite weak.
Moto X Pure is oversized and probably won't get much updates in the future.
Honor 5X only if your'e on a tight budget.
>>55537656
Why the fuck is it Indian only?
>>55537758
Oppo R9
>>55537593
Flash the global ROM.
Also, I hope it's the RN3P.
>>55537614
Not possible, but install nova launcher and goodlock and it's quite good.
>>55537656
SD615 is a horrible fucking SoC. it overheats and throttle worse than SD810. SD616 and SD616 are the fixed versions.
redmi 3
on re-boot I see "asus in search of incredible" logo and something like win8/win10 loading animation wheel
I think I did not have it before, any known application could hijack boot to show it there?
Just got a S7 Edge, what should I be doing to get rid of the bloat and debotnet? It's an exynos model so I'm wondering how difficult it's going to be to install CM on, if that's even possible.
>>55537885
Thanks to knox you will lose your warranty even if you revert the changes when you root or change rom
>>55537826
Vendor rom. unlock and flash Xiaomi.eu rom
>>55535208
I WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH THE NEW NEXUX LINE WILL COST REEEE
>>55538011
around 700 dollareedoos
is there anything with specs and price of opo3, but a 4,7" screen?
no chinkshit plz
>>55538026
THATS TOO MUCH
>>55537931
nope
I am on TWRP with superSU and already got the eu global
>>55537904
>lose your warranty
pffft like phone warranties are worth the paper they're printed on.
>>55537475
G2-fag here, CM 13 runs fine for me. I'd stop using Play Services and use MicroG is you absolutely want Google stuff. I don't play games though.
I just got me a Honor 5x, seemed pretty nice for the premium day price (170€) and it should be a nice upgrade from a moto 1st gen
>>55535519
Thanks anon!
>>55537776
It has some kind of overheating issue. Probably dumping them in shithole countries. Most people over there don't bother to read reviews.
Oneplus 3 or Mi 5 ?
Trying to decide between these 2, am in Asia so should have no problems buying them.
Leaning more towards the OPO3 since I don't really like MIUI
>>55537826
>>55537931
it was a theme that I used
heres picwhen I googled out the name, I got it of course in english
>>55538092
>>55538427
Looks like you installed some chinky app.
I need a phone and this is in my budget of ~250 canadian.
Should I get this or no?
>>55538458
the theme was responsible for showing of the asus logo on boot
its not an app, its a theme, one I still like and will use
>>55538472
no
for $240 cad you got note3
>>55538512
is it a big enough upgrade to be worth the extra ~$80?
Nexus 6p is $400 for the 64gb on prime day. Is it worth the extra $50 compred to a moto x pure?
>>55538526
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-Prime-4G-LTE-Cell-Phone-Snapdragon-650-Hexa-Core-Fingerprint/32675885509.html
$170-$180 USD for the phone.
Yes it's quite a big enough upgrade. The Note 3 has a Snapdragon 650 processor which is a lot better in performance and power efficiency than the Mediatek x10. Has a Micro SD card slot, has a bump up from 3 Ah to 4 Ah battery size although isn't removable.
>>55538526
bigger battery, fingerprint sensor, metal body, better chip, more RAM, slightly better camera
longer support, since not buying already absolute phone
thats about it, fingerprint sensor would push me
>>55538402
0.5" size difference could be a dealbreaker to some, but I'm poundering the same choice between the two phones..
Someone yesterday told me to put CM13 on my phone instead of upgrading yesterday. If there's any chance you're here then thank you, you saved me some money! I really really like it.
One small question though. I quite like the default CM13 theme, but I detest the colour of the texting app. Is there any way to change this hideous green apart from installing a whole new theme which I don't really want?
>>55536962
Mainly 2 phones from Boost Mobile being sold on Amazon: ZTE Warp Elite & Samsung Galaxy S4. However they will only work with Boost so check Sprint network coverage first.
Where can i buy a zenfone 3 deluxe as soon as possible? Rumors are they released in Taiwan.
>>55538544
No. 6P is a huge train wreck. It bends in your pocket, glass on the back spontaneously explodes, no msd slot, ect.
Hey guy im looking to upgrade my s3 budget is about $500ish aus been looking at xenphome delux but might be over kill
Hey guys, I'd like to hear your opinions on this. Please be as unbiased as possible. I'm torn between getting a Oneplus 3 and a Samsung Galaxy Note7. My OPO is starting to feel old and I think it's time to upgrade. I want to get the very best, but the price/quality ratio of the OP3 is very tempting. I made a list of pros and cons of each phone. I know the Note7 isn't official yet but I think it's safe to assume the rumors are at least mostly true.
Note7
Pros:
>best screen on the market
>best camera on the market
>bigger screen (5,7" or 5,8" rumored)
>bigger battery (3600mAh or 4000mAh rumored)
>processor that's about 10% faster than the current flagship's
>has stylus
>waterproof, not a huge plus but nice to have
>iris scanner, nice to have but won't probably use
>64GB memory default + microSD slot
Cons:
>bad dev support, which means my ROM-flashing and modding pretty much ends here
>TouchWiz, but it's decent enough with a Material Dark skin
>price, probably costing 850€+ makes it more than twice as expensive as the OP3
>might take a while to root
OP3
Pros:
>very good price for what you get
>almost stock android
>great dev support
>I think looks better than Samsung phones
>one of the best calibrated screens after sRGB update
Cons:
>"just" fullHD screen
>no microSD slot but 64GB is enough
>SD820 isn't as fast but is definitely fast enough
>fullHD PenTile AMOLED stretched over a 5,5" screen might cause grainy text etc. (can someone confirm?)
>smaller battery but 3000mAh is decent enough
>decent camera, not the best but comes out a tad bit better than iPhone 6s+'s camera in tests, which is good enough
>noisy/rattly and weak vibration motor (confirm?)
>bad video recording
>headphone jack not aligned (REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE)
What do you guys think?
>>55536281
3rd gen is literally a downgrade, get the first gen or the second gen if you need msd
Is oneplus 3 worth paying 70€ more than the oneplus 2?
>>55538740
The 3rd gen has microSD and 2 GB RAM
Note 3 just died after 3 years. Microphone, antenna and charging port died.
What do /g/, s7 now or wait for the next note?
Was looking at the HTC 10, but it seems like it's total garbage.
Would've bought chink shit but nothings works on my provider's bands.
>>55538778
YES. The OP2 is a piece of shit.
>>55538736
>OP3
>great dev support
I am new to the smarpthone world, but I read quite contrary
complains that android upgrades come like 6 months after everybody else if ever as they have some abandonment like oneplus X
>>55538805
He means 3rd party through XDA etc.
>>55538736
Note 7 obviously, it has a msd slot and bunch of better specs. Why would you deliberately buy a gimped phone?
I know you think 64GB may be enough for now but that can and will change. A good quality 4K movie is like 12GB and they will start to become popular soon. Don't you want to be able to watch them on your Note 7 in bed, it's rumoured they will use a 4K res screen for the phone.
>>55538805
he's talking about cyanogenmod and other roms. not the oxygen shit
>>55538792
Wait for Note 7. Get a shitty moto e to hold you until the Note 7 for now.
>>55538736
the note seems nicer but depends on if you want to pay it's price
>>55538792
the htc 10 is breddy gud actually but i'd say wait for the new note and nexus and choose which one you prefer
>>55538820
>>55538835
And 3rd party options are richer and better than samsungs ones?
I would expect samsung with its marketshare to be quite present
>>55538805
Oneplus themselves are really bad at updating, yes, but community brewed ROMs and mods have been god tier on Oneplus phones. I think they already released some stuff to aid devs, and they're releasing the code for their quick charging this month so custom ROMs can have that feature.
Samsung is just as bad or worse at updates, and they don't even have custom ROMs to keep them going.
>>55538866
I don't quite understand. Dev support by the community means that he will have the opportunity to use other roms than the stock rom. The problem with the newer samsung line is that they usually use an exynos cpu (or it has a locked down bootloader like the s7 in the us). Samsung currently tries to keep 3rd party support away which is sad because that made their phones pretty good.
>>55538821
is everyone getting crazy?
What the fuck is the obsesion with uber high resolution on a fucking 5-6" screens?
>>55538866
Samsung has a really bad track record at updating their phones. If you didn't get a flagship you're pretty much fucked with updates.
Samsung phones run TouchWiz, which is regarded to as one of the worst android OEM skins of all time due to its heaviness and uglyness. But it's decent enough today, and looks alright with a material theme installed on top.
>>55538903
>muh numbers
>muh marketing
>muh VR
pretty much
>>55538903
>4 TIMES THE RESOLUTION OF OUR LAST FLAGSHIP
>ONLY 699
Phones have peaked, most peoples are more powerful than their laptops and if it wasn't for
>This app doesn't support Android x.x.x/IOS X
People wouldn't need to upgrage, why do you think they break more easily than early smart phones and you can't replace batteries anymore?
Gonna buy a new phone and it seems like the S5 neo fits my needs the best.
Do you guys have any aproved ways for rooting and debloating or do I have to find the way trough that baitjungle myself?
>>55538903
why the fuck are phones even going over 5'5 phones are just getting worse
watching OP3 review
what app is this?
it gives detail hardware info
>>55537811
Okay, then what is a good comparable phone (note that this one costs about $150).
Priorities: Battery life, GPS, 4G - in about that order.
Preferrably not chink, but I can deal with chink if build quality is decent.
And the price of about same range, maybe up to $200
>>55538840
>>55538842
Thx famalam, will do.
>>55538973
I swear I've used that app myself but don't remember its name. Just search for "CPU" on the Play Store and pick any that pops up, they do the same thing.
>>55538973
I continued the video - its cpuz kek
>>55538599
How's that thing in matters of reliability? Heard a lot of bad stuff about Xiaomi, that they break after falling from 30cm, GPS fails after 2-3 months of use, etc.
>>55539070
Also... Does it play Pokemon GO ? :D
Nexus 6P or Oneplus 3 ?
Sd 810 3gb ram vs
SD820 6gb ram
Yea I know 6gb is overkill. I'm thinking long term maybe 12-18 months
>>55539219
I did my research (looking for new phone) and OPO3 seems like literally the best choice atm.
>>55539219
wait for the new nexuses, as it's a bit late in to it's life span to get one now.
>>55539252
You came to the right conclusion, anon.
>>55539271
The new Nexuses are going to be shit and ugly.
>>55539295
What about battery?
>>55539219
both phones have some problems i'd say wait for the new nexuses
>>55539295
no u
>>55539219
Both are dogshit phones, jesus christ. Get an Axon 7 or LG G4 senpai.
>>55539295
Eh, I know, just the screen size is bothering me.
>>55537811
Ya don't worry, turns out the device was preset to look for a certain frequency. All fixed now. Absolutely loving the phone
Moto X Pure or Nexus 6p?
>>55536233
I got my 5x from kogan a month ago. It's great
>>55539322
>>55539307
This is supposedly the new Nexus. There's 2 models of it (they supposedly look alike), one is 5" fullHD 2700mAh, the other is 5,5" QHD 3000mAh. Both have SD820 and 4GB RAM.
I'd just get the OP3.
Hey guys im thinking of buying a Xaomi mi 5 as an upgrade to my shitty s3 anyone got any pros or cons? Cheers
>>55539414
moto x pure all the way.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/oneplus-3-problems
I was thinking of getting a oneplus 3 but reading this makes it sound like a bug riddled mess. Should I get the OP3 or not?
>>55539350
>>55539583
OP3 is cheaper too
>>55539699
No get the Axon 7 or LG G4 like a normal human being.
>>55539725
You get what you pay for. In this case a complete joke.
>>55535597
>4100 mah
>Trash
Wat
>>55539749
Still better than upcomming nexus
>>55539070
>>55539093
Nah, maybe old models. they're reliable now. yes it plays PKG easily. get the Pro.
>>55535208
I would listen to some advice, im about to buy a phone around 150$, mostly used for chatting and everyday buisness (doodle, mailing etc...) what im mosly looking for is a phone with good battery life and power. what would u suggest? (Hungary, vodafone)
>>55539731
Will you be able to unlock axon 7 bootloader? Fuck man I was about to click purchase on the oneplus 3 but this looks like it might be better, not sure how much it would cost for me though
>>55540085
I looked at them, and i was under the impression they were unlocked by default OR that US/later versions will be unlocked by default.
Is it normal for the rn3p to get so hot during usage while charging? Should I just stop doing that or is there nothing to worry about
Should I get one plus 3 or xiomi
>>55540555
One plus 3 seems so overpriced, I thought their whole thing was "lol cheap flagship killers!" now they're not even that good for the price compared to other chink phones
>>55539583
>believing unconfirmed rumors and some shitty renders that is supposed to be the new nexus
yeah man the new iphone is going to have a laser keyboard :)
>>55535483
I don't want to be a tinfoiler, but that shit is literal, unironic botnet. The permissions you have to give the app should be enough to scare anyone away from it.
>>55535208
I want a phone with a physical keyboard (not blackberry) on amazon uk
Alright /g/, I need your help. I've been using my iPhone 4s since it was released but it is dying now and I have no intention on jumping back on the iDick so I need a recommendation. I live in Burgerstan and I use straight talk; I'm looking for a very, very cheap smartphone; I'm talking around $100 cheap. I want it to be able to run Ingress and Pokerman Go without too much trouble, other than that I only plan on using it for browsing 4chin while at work and while I sit atop my porcelain throne. Help me /g/, you're my only hope.
>>55535636
It's a tad slower than the 2015 version, which is sad.
Not a completely terrible device, but for its price you can something better. As far as budget phones go it's just mediocre.
>>55541054
Whatever you get, make sure it has a gyroscope. A lot of cheap phones leave it out, but you need it for AR pokeman
>>55541054
Your best bet is the ZTE Warp Elite. It's like $75 on amazon right now. Has 2GB of RAM, 720p screen, and bynch of other 1337 specs you won't find on sub-$100 phones.
Only catch is it only works for Boost Mobile so you'll have to switch to them if you want it.
>>55535977
>really illustrates how android is just fucked as a platform because high margin flagships are getting killed by low price commodity shit that has reasonable functionality for a fraction of the cost
Part of that has to do with the rise of unlocked phones in the US. Back when phones were subsidized by carriers when renewing two year contracts you basically had to offer something high end because otherwise people just went with iPhones.
Now that carriers are moving away from that model in favor or simply leasing devices or "bring your own phone" methods people can basically upgrade whenever they want meaning a cheaper device can easily be bought whenever
>>55535216
How is the X Power? Using a Moto E (2015) atm, looking for a cheap upgrade.
>>55541054
Just checked and my Warp Elite works with your stupid meme games. However AR did not work so I guess no gyroscope exists on it. Consider getting a Boost S4 for AR, it was $150 last time I checked on amazon though.
>Otterbox will most likely never make a Commuter for the HTC 10
Any recommended cases in the same vein?
What do you guys think of DOOGEE?
Thinking of getting Redmi Note 3 Pro but I have a htc m8 (verizon), will there be a noticeable performance increase between the two? All the benchmarks seem like bullshit, I just want to run cm13 on it
Have been thinking hard over what new phone to get for about two weeks now, and have decided an iPhone SE is the best since anything large will annoy me 100% of the time while only being more useful 10% of the time.
For the remaining 10% I'm gonna pair it with a cheap Android tablet or phablet (that I can wifi tether to the iPhone). Any recommendation on a cheap (under ~$150 new or used) tablet/phablet? All I care about is the screen and speaker quality, since it'll just be for video and maybe some document work. Totally don't care if it's slow or if it has cell data at all.
>>55541438
If you're spending less than $100 on a new phone they seem like your best bet (protip: HomTom is also DooGee)
>>55541445
Boost S4 on amazon. Not even a phablet, screen is 5.0" and battery is removable so you can upgrade the capacity later with a $20 anker/zerolemon if you want to.
>LG G3
>6,500 mAh extended battery
>64 GB micro sd
>EarPods
All for $190
Did I do good? I think I could've gotten nicer earphones but for $10 bucks they're pretty cozy
>>55541456
Fuck off, the only trustworthy chinkbrand is ZTE.
>>55541481
What's up with this earpod meme? Why is everyone getting them over regular earbuds? They look uncomfortable and retarded as fuck.
>>55541522
They're pretty comfortable imo. I've tried using ear buds but eh I can't really get into them. They always feel like they're going to fall out even with the bigger sized buds. Don't really care about audio quality I just need them for the mic.
>>55541522
Earpods have the benefit of conventional earbuds, in that they're non-isolating and easy to take on and off and without those annoying 'sibilance' sounds with isolating headphones. But they sound much better than any other earbuds, if not as good as decent IEMs.
>>55536215
5X, the software on the Huawei is pure garbage.
Any suggestions for a phone to compete with the redmi note 3 that doesn't have a shit camera? I hear the camera is utter garbage
>>55541522
Samsung ear pods with the bigger rubbers is the only thing that stays in my ear, plus they sound okay for 20€-ish headphones. They're great if you can just find ones that fit.
>>55541478
Nah, what I'm looking for is a stupid huge phablet or small tablet, since I'll only be carrying it when it's convenient (when I have a backpack anyway).
>>55536910
shove them up your mother's withered cunt
come back with pictures
>>55541491
Why do you say that?
>>55541615
>stupid huge phablet
Huawei Mediapad X2?
I have a galaxy note 2 that served me well and I don't want to change but it's giving me little signs that it may be about to die so I was thinking of changing for the huawei mate 8.
>>55541615
Android tablets are pretty gimped though. Get the S4 + ~$20 extended battery if you're worried about battery life that much.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GNQ10VS
Link related: 7,800 mAh extended battery
Stock S4 battery: 2,600 mAh
Increase in battery capacity: 3X
The sony xperia XA is £200, or $265 on amazon sales right now.
Should I bite the bullet? I've been needing a new phone for a while now, and the one I'm using can only run apps written in Java.
>>55541681
Because I bought one of those doge phone meme things from aliexpress and it died on my in less than a month. Fucking chink piece of shit trash.
>>55541725
What model / how did it die?
The second generation Moto X was probably my favorite phone i've ever had.
Is the Pure Edition any good? Or am I better off with the 5x?
>>55537270
don't buy the Moto X Pure, the SoC is going to go downhill hard in about a year's time. Get the 5X.
>>55536233
These are $269 on Amazon why would you pay $400
>>55538639
just get another texting app, much easier than using that garbage that comes with it.
>>55538730
do you know that Intel phones can't play Pokemong Go?
are Huawei phones any good?
>>55541491
>>55541271
>>55541116
>>55541438
The pathetic ZTE shill is at it again. ignore that fucking retard. he posts the same pasta every thread. should be banned already.
>>55538948
don't buy obscure phones and expect any kind of dev support
So what's wrong with the oneplus three, apart from the lack of a mircosd slot?
>>55542010
Horrible 2010 pentile display and a shit battery.
>>55541478
Reminder that the GS4 is depreciated and I've been dealing with memory leaks for months.
>>55542010
screen, proprietary charger, speaker is poorly placed if you want to game in landscape, hard to repair, potentially no warranty in case you have any issues with the phone
>>55541934
if you don't mind horrible software, they're fine
>>55541771
don't buy the fucking Pure, it's going to turn to shit after one software update
>>55542010
The vibration motor is loud and weak. The camera is not the best but still better than what iPhones have, according to tests.
>>55542023
With the new sRGB update it's one of the best calibrated screens out there. But I'm a bit worried that fullHD stretched out to 5,5" won't be sharp enough, since it's pentile.
Looking to upgrade from my garbage Huawei Ascend Y530.
Planning to go with Wind Mobile (from Canada). I'm looking for a good phone in the $300CAD-$600CAD range.
I'd like good RAM amount (~2gb+) and storage space (minimum 16gb), with an SD card slot.
