Phablets are shit edition
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A general thread to collect all of the smartphone threads into one place
Suggestions to this general OP post are appreciated!
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>/g/ best of (replacing suggested phones)
* Best customer service: Google Nexus, HTC
* Closest to stock Android besides Nexus: Motorola, Sony
* Best ROM support: Oneplus
* Best performing phones: Nexus 6P, Note 5, Oneplus 2
Nominations for other best of categories welcome!
>>51773245
decent sub 5 inch smartphones when? will 2016 the year where the phabletmeme dies?
Should updated Best Customer Service as: HTC, Google and Apple
Finally updating my Moto X pure on marshmallow, feels good considering I just got a nice big MicroSD to load shit on.
>>51773262
Dunno, that's my only regret about the Pure. I hope smaller flagships make a triumphant return soon.
>>51773734
>Dunno, that's my only regret about the Pure.
That phone is beautiful but I can't use a phone that is above 5 inches. I already considered buying an s4 the sizedifference compared to my xperia zr isn't that big.
>>51773768
>but I can't use a phone that is above 5 inches.
Look at the actual size of the phone, not the screen size. Plenty of older 4.5" phones are actually larger than 5" phones today.
>Europe
>Budget: Between 150€~350€
>Use: Music, browsing, little to no games
>What i want: Good enough battery, root, enough internal storage or MicroSD, Android 5 / 6
Is there anything good?
>>51774017
yeah but the screensize in general is an indicator for how big the phone. That's why I've been considering the s4 since the bezels are so thin.
>>51774034
how big? a few smartphones that come to my mind are lg g flex 2, s5, opx, wileyfox swift (although the recoverymode might be fucked)
>>51774034
>>51774125
Around 5"~5,5" should be fine. Also seems like the best price/quality chinkphone here is the Xiaomi Mi4
Guys can you tell me if there's any issues or negative points about the UMI Iron?
>>51774125
>considering the s4
>S4 5.0" screen
>136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm
>LG G2 5.2" screen
>138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm
so 5mm (0.2") larger screen, for 2mm more height and 1mm more width.
>>51774172
You also have the recent redmi Note 3, which is significantly cheaper and not much different
>>51774239
>non removble battery
nope
>>51773245
USA - T-Mobile
Need phone for
Web Browsing. light Video. Music
light gaming.
Need a very very good battery.
No price range but best bang for buck pls. was looking at One+ but idk. m8s
>>51773245
posted in the old thread but got no answers
requesting guide or tipps to build cyanogenmod for a Samsung s3 mini
there's an unofficial build on xda by some random polack but he hasn't updated his sources for months and doesn't even reply in the 11.0 thread let alone let me post questiobs on his shitty blog
help me /g/
do I need to know java and c to build my own cm?
>>51774297
**heavy web browsing
>>51774291
It's replaceable, non-removable just means you can't fast swap, and unless you're legit homeless or some shit, when the fuck are you not within reach of an outlet for 20 minutes to top off the phone?
Sorry, but you're fucked if you want removable battery going forward, In 2015 already 90% of flagships dont come with removable battery, I dont expect this trend to change.
So again me, the guy who's interested in Flex 2 because it's cheap and looks like G4.
Today I took both phones and the full HD on 5.5" looks stretched as fuck. Compared to G4's beautiful sharpness, I saw pixels easily on Flex2 when looked closely.
Am I retarded and it's just a placebo (it's fucking 400 ppi goddamnit) or it's true that fullHD looks stretched on 5.5" screen?
>being a poorfag
>>51774338
Why is that? I can understand that there are no such needs if you are living in the USA, but here in Europe i cant even find a single charger anywhere besides home. I already bought a additional external power pack and iam considering to get a second one. I run around with a fucking backpack with electrical energie.
>>51774501
took both phones side-by-side*
>>51774501
i mean, comparing a 1440p directly to a 1080p it will be fairly easy to see the differences, 1080p is fine on 5.5" but if you get used to 1440p on that size, it will be hard for you to go back to 1080p
Does anybody here have the LG V10 already and can you give some thoughts about it I'm kinda curious about it? since it's coming out soon
>europe
>>51773245
>EU
>150-400€ (121-440USD with shipping)
>Without Simlock
>Heavy App and Game using, rootable,
>high disk(sd) space (changeable would be the best, right?)
>no idea about size,
>medicore battery size,
One big point would be the ability for screen transmission over Ip.
>>51774541
I'm used to 1080p on 5" screen and it's perfectly sharp for me, but there's noticable difference on 5.5". It's only 40 ppi, but it's a border I guess.
Should i get the note 4 or lg v10?
USA, Verizon, opportunity to switch to the monthly device payment plan, currently using debloated galaxy s4.
I require an SD card slot.
The options are Note 4, Droid turbo 2, G4, and V10. I like battery life, so really it's between the note 4 and Droid turbo 2.
I also have the option to not upgrade. What should I do?
Has anyone had any issues with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3?
>>51774297
Best battery among mainstream phones would be Z3/Z5 Compact. Sony's battery improvements combined with a small 720p screen give you the best battery life. I don't know if the Z5 is better or worse, I'm guessing worse than the Z3 due to a shitty overheating processor.
Anything that runs 6.0 will give you better battery when the phone is stationary thanks to Doze, currently only Nexus devices have it.
>>51775944
Moto x pure just got the ota as well.
Just got a Xiaomi Redmi Note 2.
I have checked the gentoo wiki for apps, but i would like some more suggestions or useful apps.
>>51776001
Yeah but that means you have to get a Lenovo phone.
I bet the OTA includes spyware.
>>51776088
>I bet the OTA includes spyware.
kek, probably not wrong sadly.
>>51776088
I'm pretty sure that there is no more spyware on Motorola phones. Or if there is, it is just as much as any other manufacturer's.
>>51775944
Z3c has WAY better battery life than Z5c.
>>51776069
>xiaomi
refund
>tfw been through 5 phones in the last year
>keep selling them and buying new phones
>tfw want to get another phone just to have something different
i feel like such a consumerist whore.
Hey /g/ents, my N9 was stolen so I got the galaxy light as a quick, cheap replacement and I have never been more annoyed with a piece of technology.
What phones have the stupid android buttons on screen and not in the bottom bezel, where you're supposed hold the fucking thing? or is that just how android phones are?
>pic very related
>>51773245
Going to buy pic related. How fucked am I /g/? Anyone have any experience with this phone?
>>51776310
Nexus phones don't have capacitive buttons on the bezel, they have on screen navigation keys.
OnePlus phones have buttons, but they can be set to use on screen keys in the settings.
Mostly it's just Samsung phones that have capacitive keys, and to add insult to injury the back button is on the wrong side.
>>51773245
MS Lumia 535 or 640? Were touch screen issues with 535 fixed? Googling turns up confusing results, some say they were, some disagree, can't be sure they aren't all shills.
>inb4 winbotnetphone
I'm a poorfag and need a cheap working horse that'll last me a couple of years at least, android phones in this price range are garbage, no bully pls senpaitachi.
>>51776310
obviously do not want apple junk, and I may just buy another N9 if all android phones have hardware buttons like this on the bottom bezel
>>51776284
Why? Scared of a company known for making high quality products at affordable prices?
>>51776487
That ugly brand in front of the screen though. Also MIUI jesus christ everything feels so chink
>>51776435
sony phones have on screen buttons, just get the z3 compact for a resaonably priced phone with an excellent battery
>>51776398
I don't think I would have ever found that out,
thank you! I really liked the OnePluses, but those buttons turned me off,
have a puppy freaking out over a lime
>>51776398
The back button on the right side is actually helpful when you're using a big phone. Yet OCD tells me it should be on the left
>>51776487
here's your reply
>>51776507
cool, z3c was on my short list as well, but do they not have a bunch of sony bloat?
>tfw Nexus 6P just arrived
Holy shit I need to root this
Which smartphones are /g/ approved?
>>51774235
bump. pls guise
>>51776580
>Which smartphones are /g/ approved?
well if you read the OP
>>/g/ best of (replacing suggested phones)
>* Best customer service: Google Nexus, HTC
>* Closest to stock Android besides Nexus: Motorola, Sony
>* Best ROM support: Oneplus
>* Best performing phones: Nexus 6P, Note 5, Oneplus 2
>Nominations for other best of categories welcome!
>>51776503
How do i remove MIUI?
Am i obligated to flash it?
>>51776548
I don't have this particular model, but usually sony phones do have a bit of bloat. can be blocked without rooting though so it doesn't eat up ram and battery. still wastes a few hundred mb of space, but with an sd card and a decent internal memory it really doesn't matter much
>>51773245
>Nominations for other best of categories welcome!
Could we maybe have a "best battery life" or "most robust smartphone" section? I would think those criteria would be quite important to many people
Asked yesterday as well, but..
Europe
Budget: Between 150€~400€
Use: For work, IT
What i want: Something decently priced as I probably wont have use for a premium flagship phone at work. As stock Android 5 / 6 as possible. 16gb storage should be plenty.
As a Nexus 5 owner I was looking at 5X and 6P, and it didn't seem that the 5X was that different and while 6P seems really nice, it's probably a bit overboard. I've never used a Samsung phone since I've been wary of Touchwizz, but maybe it's not so bad anymore? Moto G or Moto X, people complain about customer support, but I'm not sure if that will ever be an issue for me.
I ended up buying a Droid Turbo 2 for $150 off contract during Verizon's Black Friday sale and I have to say, the battery life is insane.
>>51776699
Do yourself a favor and save up for that 6P.
Best smartphone I have ever used.
Nexus 5 or 5X? Is the battery that much better on the 5X?
>>51776760
Well, it's not my money. It's for work, bought by work. Since I work in the IT department I'm somewhat free to choose what I want, but can't really splurge all too much. Sure some people get expensive iPhones, so it could be possible, but feels a bit like a waste. Most people get Samsung S3-S5.
Poland here, is there any phone better at ~400$ than Moto X Play?
What is a good phone that isnt chinkshit?
Should I buy the xiaomi redmi note 2 or the redmi note 3?
Redmi note 2:
>Plastic back
>Removable back/battery
>Micro Sd slot
Redmi note 3:
>Metal back
>Non removable backing
>No Sd slot
>Fingerprint scanner
What are the top 5 android phones to get right now?
I'm leaning towards the OnePlus two but don't know. are they legit or just a meme that will annoy me once I get it?
I'm hoping to be using it for the next 3-4+ years
>>51777517
>xiaomi
dont
>>51777537
They're great phones that have poor band support in the US, or none at all, and the company itself has a bad reputation for warranty support.
>>51776812
If people are getting iPhones there's no reason for you not to get the 6P. Although as a work phone, it kind of limits your ability to tinker with it (custom ROMs, rooting, Xposed, etc) which is the best part of having a Nexus. Personally I think the 6P is a great phone, just a little too big. Thus I went with the 5X.
>>51777537
V10 6P NOTE 5 G4 OP2
In that order. Some still prefer Note 4. Priv is a meme.
>>51777584
are they good for Australia though?
>>51777616
Read the OP goof ball
http://willmyphonework.net
>>51777611
How is the note 5 compared to the note 3? Thinking of upgrading soon and i have been extremely happy with this note 3.
>>51773734
I thought I preferred small phones, and was looking at the pure (upgrading from moto x). Got turbo 2 because verizon shill, no ragrets.
>>51777677
Enjoy your bloat faggot
>>51773245
Just a suggestion. Maybe you should have a best budget phone category? People always ask questions about quality low to mid-range phones.
mi4c here,
What are my options to remove MIUI ? I dont know what the fuck i should do.
Get a refund or try to install something else?
>>51777790
No, there's no one good answer. I'm not re-adding that .
I also intend on re-focusing the generals into more talk about phones, instead of being almost entirely a purchasing general. I'm getting sick of only getting people in here with purchasing questions.
>>51777728
>there's no possible way to remove preinstalled apps on android
Enjoy your iphone faggot
>>51777821
I meant to include multiple budget phones. This would help you stop getting those type of questions if you think about it bro.
>>51777728
Disable that shit nigga. It's not like the turbo 2 is short on storage
>>51777851
You obviously don't know me very well
>>51777862
It's pretty worthless, it depends too much on that person's needs and we end up arguing too much in threads about what is up there.
>>51778051
>You obviously don't know me very well
seriously, if there is one attack that will never work on you it's calling you an apple fanboy, you once were THE apple fanboy, but thankfully found the light.
Any of you faggots own a Xiaomi phone? I've been looking at their line of mobiles and they all seem great value, but I'd like to know what you guys think of 'em.
If I go for one I'll probably go for the redmi 2 as its cheap as fuck
>>51776781
Of course 5X. Even if the battery isn't an improvement, everything else is. New Nexus will be supported much longer and will easily handle new versions of apps and OS. Don't buy a phone that's 2+ years old.
we back now bois
>>51778102
Bingo
>>51778282
>we back now bois
feelsgood.apk
>>51773262
>hating phablets
Stop being a manlet
As a man with a very large penis, I don't need those modern behemoths they call smartphones these days.
I have a HTC one M7, waiting for the 4 inch phone rennaissance, If apple does it, everybody will do it.
But, I'm a little bit tempted by the OPX.
>>51778500
Remember when 5.3 " was a phablet?
Also, anyone remember this tiny thing?
>>51778514
Sony is already re-starting it, with the Z6 4" coming out soon for everywhere but the US I bet in like a month or two
I want a new phone running as close to stock as possible. The only phones I would buy are moto, nexus or oneplus. The OP2 looks good, but it looks like it has physical buttons (does it? ) also I like in Kangarooland so Oneplus doesn't ship here. Does the OP2 even work with Telstra bands? Also where should I buy one from? Apparently Kogan puts crapware on it. At this point I might just get a 6p or 5x. The 6p is a little expensive and the 5x apparently lags. What phone should I get?
LG G4 or One Plus 2. they are the same price over here.
which would you rather have?
>>51778630
OP2 is not going to work on Telstra, I just check all three models here:
http://www.willmyphonework.net/
None of them will work.
Motorola has super shit warranty support. It's not like they won't do it, but their customer service has a record after the Lenovo buy of lying to people and taking weeks to do anything at all.
What about LG phones, or HTC? How are they price wise?
>>51777677
Ayyyy my nigga
Enjoy your insane battery life and awesome performance
>>51778630
OnePlus 2' are $550aud shipped from dwi which is basically the price as it is when you convert USD prices off the OnePlus site.
I too am wondering if I should get it
>>51778675
Jesus get some new icons and Nova launcher
>>51778559
2.8 inch Sony Xperia iPenis when?
>>51778706
Literally just got here a couple hours ago. What icon pack are you using?
>>51778847
Min
it's really small by default, I use Nova prime to increase the size
Whicon might be better
Nova Prime might still be on sale though, worth the 99 cents. It's usually give bucks.
Mezui is good for wallpapers to get them blurred like that.
Here's another setup using materlis icons
>>51778673
>>51778630
OnePlus Two supports LTE on band 3 and 7 (global model) so you should get LTE service the vast majority of the time on Telstra. It is missing band 28 so you might not get LTE inside office buildings and stuff (700 MHz penetrates better).
European OnePlus X is the same story, gets 3 and 7 but no 28.
That being said, I suggest going with the 5X. The lag meme is really overblown, I don't have any performance issues with my decrypted 5X. Plus the Global model supports every band on Telstra, even band 28 (oooh).
>>51778923
Yeah unfortunately I think his best option is the 5x or 6P if he wants stock
That sticker shock doe
>>51778885
Here's the result of fucking around for 10 minutes.
>>51779031
remove the page indicators on the front page under desktop settings in nova
>>51779053
Thank you. I've been stuck with an iPhone 5s for a couple years and haven't been on Android for that long. I certainly missed the customizability of Android.
>>51779123
Make sure to snag nova prime if it still on sale, it has a lot of features including gestures etc.
Also check out various widgets
Canada
Looking for something with a good battery life and smaller size. Don't necessarily need anything super powerful.
Was considering Z3/Z3 Compact but I've heard a lot about their screens cracking for basically no reason. Any suggestions?
>>51779678
Closest I've found in size to those are HTC phones
They're pretty good except for the camera quality
I ordered a OnePlus X during the open sale.
Did I fuck up?
>>51779678
I had a Z3 Compact. They're good until you drop them.
The fucking flap won't close when I have an SD card in there now.
>>51777575
not the same guy but i bought a hongmi 2 for when i was in china and it was pretty nice. i dont think id use it as a main phone though
![[HorribleSubs] NouKome - 02 [720p].mkv_snapshot_07.52_[2013.10.16_16.55.21].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/vk2C99P.jpg "[HorribleSubs] NouKome - 02 [720p].mkv_snapshot_07.52_[2013.10.16_16.55.21].jpg")
Is $250 a good price for an LG G3?
I need an unlocked GSM phone, around $250, 5.5" - 6", and has custom roms because my prepaid carrier doesn't do OTA.
Is it worth it to spend $300 on a used G4? It does have a removable battery.
>>51778675
And enjoy that plastic screen... Bleh
>>51773245
>Location/Carrier
USA - T-mobile or AT&T. Looking to buy unlocked so i can pick between the two
>Budget:
$300-$450 but may consider higher if really compelled
>Usage:
web browsing, social media, music, pictures. Literally never play games.
>Needs:
High battery life especially in screen-on time and music playback (i rarely call or watch videos). No bullshit or crapware. Stock android or something comparable is ideal and need it to just werk.
>Preferences:
Good screen would be nice but i'm really not too picky about it.
Decent front and back camera is also always a plus. I'm coming from a Windows phone which has an excellent camera and i would like to still be capable.
>Phones looked into / considered
Nexus 5x is looking the nicest. Looking into Moto X and pure edition. Not sure how i feel about Sony phones because i haven't heard much about them. So really i guess im looking either for alternatives to those two or opinions on which is better.
>Other notes:
I'm willing to pay a premium to get a better screen, battery, and camera even though i wouldn't ever use the power most of those phones come built with. Im also not a huge memory hog so even 16gb is fine for me.
The reason im switching to android rather than getting one of the new Lumia's is because WP has no apps.
>>51780599
I'm looking at just about the same usage and I've come to an LG G Flex 2.
Its 300 dollars unlocked on amazon, has 32gb storage with msd capability, 3gb ram, 1080p 5.5in screen. Only concern I've had and you probably will have is battery life. It's probably worth you checking it out.
>>51776396
fucking SHIT battery life and the phone screen is the only thing that is 4k. the actual icons, design layouts, etc, are only at 1080. thats why the PPI is so high.
youre literally paying for a meme phone with 2 hours SOT
>going through jewgle profile
>discover that jewgle now records your voice and uploads it to the NSA botnet
ultimate spoop to hear something i said 6 months ago being played back to me, and then remembering the entire moment
>>51780964
>tfw got the /G/3 for $209
pretty based
Is LG G3 (32gb) still worth it? It has everything I want, plus you can get wireless charging with a cheap "mod" (or overpriced case).
Or what can you recommend for 300£ ?
How much of an improvement is the OnePlus 2 from the OnePlus One?
Thinking of upgrading and Mom's nagging me to upgrade so she can use my OPO but I really haven't felt like it yet.
>>51782986
you can deactivate that, you know?
New Antutu benchmark version 6.
The GPU test is tough shit, like PS3-PS4 quality graphics.
Still though my OPO tested higher than any 2014 smartphone besides the Nexus 6, so I'm happy.
>>51783268
I know, and i did as soon as I knew I could. Still got my recordings the first few days with the phone though.
>>51782986
>crystal castles
Muh nigga
>>51782986
>>51783268
da fuck?
how do I check my jewgle profile to see if it has been deactivated
Sup smartphone junkies,
I have a question, if I may.
Do any of you store large amounts of music on your phone via SD card?
By large I mean like 128gb+
It seems to me that if I put say... 10 or 20gb of music onto the SD card and use that, it works just fine. However if I cram it to the brim with music, like 120gb worth, then try to use it... It slows down the phone and ends up not being able to read any of the music at all. One way or another the card ends up corrupted and I have to format it again.
Is this just me expecting too much from my phone? Are we not yet at the stage where we can expect this much music to be reliably loaded into the phone? My phone is a couple years old, but still it shouldn't matter that much should it?
tl;dr Anyone use an sd card to store lots of music on their phone?
>>51782986
>using google now
>>51783289
their note5 score is a bit low
>>51783289
How is your OPO that high anon?
>>51783317
that puts it at #2 behind the Mate 8
>>51783328
It's running CM12.1, which scores higher than on CM11.
I also think the performance profile may have been turned on, which could've given it a little bit of a bump, but I didn't turn it on myself.
>>51783368
Does it actually perform better or does it just score better for the sake of "muh new firmware"?
Actually upgraded to CM12 once and I quickly went back due to Nova launcher not working properly, music lockscreen not working, and fucking animations every time I tap.
>still no marshmallow update on my g4
>LG are good with updates they said
>>51783437
The first marshmallow updates are just now starting to flow
The carriers hold them back a lot in the US
Nexus ftw
>>51783480
I'm in the EU fa͏m
>>51783302
https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/6030020
How's the LG G3's battery life? I heard it's bad, but is it true on 5.1.1?
>>51783393
it scores better always, i noticed this immediately after updating to Marshmallow.
Update to 12.1 bc those bugs are gone
>tfw waiting for my OP2
It started shipping about 3 days ago, how long does this usually take? UPS says it'll be at my house by the end of today but that shit is still in China.
>>51774304
anyone?
Any smartphone suggestion for hueland?
Add to /g/ best of:
>price/performance
Elephone M3/UMI Rome
(they're both coming out this month, $99 each (under £70 delivered))
Also http://kimovil.com is easily the best mobile suggestion/comparison/deal finder website I have ever used, add that shit to OP, too
>>51774304
Just get a new phone, you're trying to polish a very big turd
>>51785699
it runs reasonably well with android 4.4 and I'm a poorfag so I'd rather use it for as long as I can
Lost my zenfone 2 a few weeks ago in my house. Kind of gave up on trying to find it. Any that are comparable to it or should I just buy a second one? Only complaint I had about it was the battery life.
>>51776425
Honestly, if you're considering getting a windows phone stop, just get a non smart phone.
Windows phone has no apps, not like how people go "ps4,wii, got no games" but actually no important apps.
If you have Vodafone in your country just buy a smart ultra 6, at least then you can have apps.
are xiaomi shit
Need a good phone, less than 5 inch screen, good camera, battery life and screen. Android 5/6 is a must.
>>51786274
Vertu Aster Diamonds Red Alligator
always post a budget
>>51773262
Z5c
>>51773245
BB Priv GSMArena Summary: 51787615
>>51787996
oops:>>51787615
>>51783368
>that puts it at #2 behind the Mate 8
yup
Need help, my old man is looking to get a new phone (currently using lt28at, good, but outdated and starting to get bogged down, performance is starting to degrade), he's 54, he does not like windows phones or crapple, he wants a mid size screen and good res, 720 is fine, Android, is on a budget of 200 but is willing to spend 250 for exceptional quality, must have lte support, can be unlocked, but currently he's on metro. If anyone could recommend anything, that would be greatly appreciated
>>51788056
16GB Moto G 3rd gen.
>>51786163
I was about to buy a Redmi 2 Prime in the black friday deal but didn't, now I regret
I just got myself an LG G3
This is my first real smartphone, what do I need to do/know to rice it and participate in homescreen threads?
>>51788362
Also followup question, do I need a screen protector and/or a case?
What should I do /g/?
I really want an Xperia Z5, but the price tag of 730€ is ridiculous. The Z5c is "only" 500€, but the screen is kinda small so I feel like it wouldn't be as nice to watch videos and surf the internet with.
The price difference is so big though that I'm not really sure if I should just go with the compact since the specs are identical apart from the screen.
>>51788753
>730€
fuck that, not worth.
>>51776425
Neither. Go get yourself and old 1020. It'll run better and stay cheap.
>>51788762
Yeah, it's a stupid price.
But that 5.2 inch screen though. Smaller than 5 inches is horror to read articles on or to look at pictures with. That's literally all I'm worried about. I wish I could try out a phone for like three days before actually buying it in order to make sure that I'm fine with it.
Hey guys, looking to get a new phone here
Budget: 300 eur max, in the EU and using Vodafone.
I considered the OPX of course but i think i'd like something with a bit bigger screen
more than 2GB of Ram is kinda preferred.
Xiaomi redmi note 3 looks nice. Should i ?
>>51788962
Get a 6P
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I just upgraded to the newest version of CM today (I tried it around a month ago for the first time).
Holy shit, the dev fucking knows his shit; the rom runs as smooth as the stock 4.2 rom this phone had, if not smoother.
He has fixed all the bugs I had with that rom previously, and I haven't even reported them (they're really minor).
Only thing I have to take care of is the battery; and how do I go about this one, /g/? Any apps or settings I need to change? Sync is obviously off....
>>51789352
you never said what phone it is idiot
>>51789387
Sony Xperia L, sorry....
>people who refuse to go smartphone will never know the joy of laying in bed comfortably browsing the web
>>51789205
I don't want a nexus phone. I don't like the design either.
I will look at it though, I've been avoiding reviews of it so far because I really just don't care about Nexus phones as I feel like they get a free pass for certain things and are praised far too much even though they're not that special.
>>51789398
its old enough and the battery is small enough, you may want to look in getting a 2nd battery.
>>51789483
It's the ROM's fault for this one; stock could easily reach 4 hours and 30 minutes of SOT across three days.
Guess what I need is something that blocks apps from running when the phone is off, just like stamina mode.
>>51789468
>>51789205
Oh nevermind. It's a 5.7 inch phone. Far too big, now I remember why I blanked it.
>>51789525
Yea I figured the ROM was part of it, but besides manually turning shit off, i'd just carry an extra battery with you.
>>51789568
5.2" is fine but 5.7" is too big? Huh...
The 6P is 12mm taller and 5mm wider than the Z5.
is 5mm width REALLY that big of a deal?
>>51790009
5.2'' is already pushing it. 5' is perfect for me, but there are no 5 inch phone anymore for some reason.
I've held "Phablets" in my hand and tried putting them in my pocket, they are too big for me. The bigger screen is neat, but not worth it. Besides, if I would buy a phablet, it would be the LG V10.
Just received today 3 invites for OPX, since I own one. Saving 1 for a friend giving the 2 others away. Interested ?
Email also says this invite is valid for: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom
>>51789352
Don't allow apps to run in the background except for really important ones. That's what I did and the battery life got better. No more random
>oops guess I'll stay active
battery drains.
>>51778500
>majority of soccer moms and teen girls have phablets
>being a manlet for not using a phablet
Your logic is flawed anon
My buddy said that closing background apps is useless because android will just open something else to use that memory.
That's bullshit, right?
So i Have Tmobile USA and right now I have the Galaxy S5. I have Tmobile Jump so I can get an upgrade right now.
My question is should I have a couple months for new phones to come out or should I upgrade right now to something Tmobile has?
Im thinking of buying the elephone P6000 pro from aliexpres ,it seems like a good deal for 130 dollars but I dont know exactly how much I would have to wait (I live in Romania) and I heard of some people who havent got their phones, should I get it?
>>51780497
my one complaint so far, really. it's necessary however, for the "shatterproof" screen.
Android root newbie here
I have AFWall+ installed with blacklist mode enabled. For some reason it blocks all connections. Why? Not a single box is selected, everything should go through.
>>51790958
Of course it is. Here's my phone with no apps open.
>>51792150
And this is with several apps open.
The most tasking by far are social media apps since they're constantly on and refreshing. Even when you close the app, it stays on and you need to go to the task manager to shut it off. If you want to save battery life and RAM, install "Lite" versions off social media apps if they exist. Facebook Lite is on F-Droid and it's way faster and lightweight. You can access vines and twitter on your browser. There are no alternatives for WhatsApp and snapchat though.
My galaxy S6
A shame that it no longer works...
>>51792204
the battery is removable now :DDDDDDDDDDDDD
Looking for a decent phone , no real budget, and doesn't really have be unlocked, but it would be nice. T-Mobile is the carrier, and I was wondering between LG G4(I've heard you can install stock Android on it), OnePlus Two, and Sony Xperia Z5 Premium (dat display). G4 has removable battery and MicroSD, Two has nice RAM and onboard storage, as well as battery, and Z5 Premium has dat display, although shite battery life. Any input on these devices, /spg/?
>>51792224
I'm not going to tell you what phone to buy, but here's some wisdom:
>any phone resolution above 1080p is a waste and you cannot tell the difference
>higher res screens tend to both be dimmer and drain battery, they're just made to pander to 'muh specs'
>you need at least 2GBs RAM for an always smooth experience
>3GBs is the sweet spot, and while 4GBs is unnecessary, it further "future-proofs" a phone
>moar cores is actually good, although be wary that some octacore phones overheat
>still, any Snapdragon 800+ series phone is great
>for gaming, the newer the GPU the better usually
>more internal storage > microSD card slot, always
>metal unibody phones are overrated, they're more prone to overheating and bending
>always make sure the phone you're looking at supports the network bands you're using
I like the OnePlus 2, but pick the phone that's right for you.
>>51792215
Not really, got no way of getting the back off when I'm out. The back is on still it's just clear
>http://www.anandtech.com/show/9837/snapdragon-820-preview
>Mfc. Process
>Samsung 14nm LPP
Kek, qualcomm has to give their business to samsung.
Even if Exynos 8890 doesn't perform as well as SD820, every SD820 sale is money in samsungs pocket.
Best rom atm?
Latest CM?
>>51792375
Doesn't matter at all really. It's all Samsung's name, but it doesn't have to do with their phones. If their phones don't do well they still would cut down on their phones eventually.
Same for Sony, Apple, LG, etc. Only really companies like HTC, BlackBerry, and OnePlus sink or swim depending on their phones.
>>51792435
CM13 (android 6.0) is out for some phones. Exodus is really good as well.
>>51792452
Yeah that's not really my point, samsung will be using SD820 in their phones anyway in the US at least.
I just love when kids try and say samsung is bankrupt whenever qualcomm comes out with a new SoC.
>>51792469
Is it out for the mi4C?
>>51792490
>kids try to say Samsung is Bankrupt whenever Qualcomm releases a new SoC
I suggest you get off Reddit m8 because I've never ever seen this lel
>>51792516
You're having a laugh, there was a thread just a few weeks ago when qualcomm started talking up SD820 at some event last month that was titled SAMSUNG FANBOYS ON SUICIDE WATCH.
Do you even browse /g/?
>>51792511
Not officially I think but there's a port out there.
>>51792535
>falling for trolls
m8
>>51792564
>>falling for trolls
look you stupid cunt when you say
>I suggest you get off Reddit m8 because I've never ever seen this lel
And I can point to a specific instance it was said on this board from less than month ago, you're the fucking idiot.
No one fell for the "troll", all I was saying is that you must not browse /g/ much if you can say with a straight face you
>I've never ever seen this lel
Fucking mong
>>51792150
>.89GB for system
I know it's gonna vary, but man is my 1GB phone shitty.
I just ordered the 3GB version of the LG G3. Gonna flash Fulmics ROM and live comfortably.
>>51792618
Holy fuck why are you so angry lel
>>51792564
Should i still use CM if it's a shady port?
What are my other options?
Sorry to shit up the thread a bit, but i only find trash written by indians on some weird forums while searching for it.
>>51792668
I'd wait until a proper release is out, it's a new phone and CyanogenMod just stared making ROMs for Xaiomi
There's no ROMs out for it really. It's what you pay when you get a more obscure phone.
Still though, if you want a different UI, just install another launcher like Nova.
>>51792665
you being retarded and not able to read above a 10th grade level.
also not really mad, more just admiring the stupidity. I can curse without being mad, you should try it some day.
>>51792824
back 2 reddit m8
>>51792516
>m8
>lel
>>51792564
>m8
>>51792665
>lel
>>51792853
>2
>lel
Riiiiiiiiight, i'm the one who belongs on reddit :^)
>>51792891
lel m8 gb2 reddit m8 tbqh
>>51792774
>different UI
Everything is trash about MIUI.
Open internet? I only have a chink browser.
Chink ringtones.
Chink music.
Chink everything.
Do any anons here have a OnePlus one/two or LG G4?
I can't decide between the two.
I'm thinking of buying a BB Passport because I want a physical keyboard, an OS that is actually productive and doesn't come from Google, and a device that gets regular security updates.
Does anyone have one? Does What'sApp run well on it? It's basically all I need apart from a calendar, the hub, and a browser.
How is your experience with other Android apps? I know Google services don't run on it, but that's a plus in my eyes.
>inb4 virtual keyboard is faster
>inb4 BB is dying
Didn't ask for any of that shit, so just leave it.
>>51792891
That's not reddit speak, that's /sp/ speak you dick sucker
>>51774589
fuckin love it
Guys my S3 has gotten slow as shit. The only problem is that my carrier doesn't have a phone that I want to upgrade to and also I'll lose my unlimited data plan. The only things I really use on my phone are Clover, and Whatsapp. Is there some other OS I can switch to that is lighter than Android 4.4.2?
>>51793683
get a one plus one, its better and half the price. A no brainer really.
Been using my new Oneplus 2 for a few days now. I love everything except for the front facing camera. It looks like it has a fucking fish-eye lens. Is this a common problem or is my handset faulty? I can't find anything online about it
>>51792516
People on reddit are bitching about the 820 barely outdoing the 2015 exynos SoC faggot
>>51794609
Could be done this way on purpose cause muh selfie camera shots
>>51794230
>that's /sp/ speak you dick sucker
How is an entire board talking like faggots mean it's not reddit speak? I can't help if those retards think it's memey or funny or whatever.
>>51794738
/sp/ is more important to this sites culture than /g/ will ever be. show some respect fagot
>>51794738
>>51794759
Both you faggots need to just shut the fuck up or go back to /r9k/
Blue boards are normie boards
>>51794759
Nigger what....
/g/ originally was the Guro board in 2003, then in 2005 it changed to technology.
It wasn't even until 2006 /sp/ even exist, just shut the fuck up and go back to whatever autistic board you usually frequent.
>>51794820
holy shit you're retarded
>>51794981
How big do you think the community of /sp/ is??? /g/ is huge you mong. And it's been around a lot longer.
/g/ is obviously more influential to chan culture.
>>51794981
>>51795052
>>51794981
>>51795069
>>51794981
>>51795021
>>51795052
both retarded and dense. nice combination
>>51795196
/sp/ is shitpost central.
How about you go back there?
You are obviously on the wrong board.
I'm having battery issues with my nexus 5. The battery is completely dead but when I try to plug in the charger, I don't even see a battery charging icon on the screen.
>>51774589
It's a great phone. It's big but you will get used to it.
Second screen is useful as media controls, recent apps and contacts.
Camera is fast and takes excellent pictures.
At first I didn't like the speaker placement on the bottom, but it's really in the right spot to echo of your hand when holding it.
>>51795301
how about you get the fuck over the past and accept that /sp/ is one of the epicenters of contemporary 4chan culture? or better yet how about we both shut up and talk about smartphones?
Getting a 6p soon. Did a lot of research and the bend meme is just that, a meme not worth considering. Heard it gets a little warm but I don't really mind. What I'm most excited about is performance. The damn things a beast, especially since it doesn't throttle easily. I'll have to find some sort of case to get rid of that stupid fucking visor on the back though. Maybe a dbrand or something.
>>51794609
The OPO is this way too, it's a wide angle lens. Same thing on the galaxy phones IIRC. Its so you get more in the shot than just your face at arms length
>>51795373
Yeah personally if I get a 6P before the next nexus phone, I'd skin that thing because fucking a huge phone without a case or skin that's pure aluminum is a mistake.
>>51794690
That was my point, that sounds like something reddit would bitch about
>>51795408
Is it as slippery as HTC phone?
>>51795589
Any all metal phone is like a lubed up dildo kid
>>51795373
>accept that /sp/ is one of the epicenters of contemporary 4chan culture
you poor diluted bastard
what bullshit has /sp/ convinced you of to make you think this is actually true?
>>51795658
>diluted
deluded
Autocorrect plz
>>51794556
Use SlimKat, dude.
anyone hyped for the s7
>>51795301
It really isn't anymore, but /sp/ is still one of the fun boards.
Got my 6P today. It's a beauty, but I fucked up application of the screen protector and I can't get another one until after work tomorrow. Will I be fine for a day or should I leave the thing at home?
>>51796234
>touchjizz
RELEASE: IT IS REALLY BETTER THIS TIME WE SWEAR GUYS!
MONTHS LATER: OH ACTUALLY IT'S STILL SHIT AND LAGS AND FORCES APPLICATIONS TO CLOSE BECAUSE IT'S SO BLOATED
>>51796765
except the note5 has been out 4 months now and it's still amazing, but hey, keep meming if it helps you sleep at night.
>>51796783
Samsung Internet Defense Force pls go
>10 rupees have been deposited into your Samsung Pay account
OnePlus 2, LG G4, Sony Xperia Z5 (Maybe Premium) or Nexus 5X? T-Mobile (US), and no real budget. Thoughts on any of those devices?
>>51796921
6P, I know it sounds like a meme to recommend this to everyone at this point, but it's just the best. Really that simple.
>>51796801
I own the phone dumbass
>>51796937
This or the OnePlus 2, it's a matter of preference really.
I would go OnePlus 2 because it looks awesome and I like custom ROMs. Also I don't like metal unibody phones. Still an awesome looking phone though.
>>51797083
The biggest reason I'd never get a oneplus is band support in the US
Second is their abysmal customer service
Google is better than Apple for cs, literally best out there. They practically will felch your asshole if you have a problem.
>>51797237
Only the OPX has bad band support, the OPO and OP2 have full band support.
We're talking about the OP2 lad.
>>51797702
>>51797702
Ah shit, that's good to know. Thanks.
Too bad it won't work on Verizon. I go out into the sticks too much to rely on ATT or TMobile. My wife is on Verizon, and I'm still on ATT until this summer. She has always had superior signal.
>>51797767
Also the customer service isn't that bad. Actually the customer service is nice, it's just they used to never like ever replace faulty phones. I've heard good stories on XDA and elsewhere now so I think it's alright, but back when the OPO was hardly a speck on the smartphone map, they didn't do many favors to their early customers.
>>51797834
That's not true, I keep hearing stories about them refusing to deal with replacing their super shitty cables and claim all faults are user accidents.
>>51797924
Their super shitty cable that doesn't even meet proper spec for the cable type.
/g/, so i have the Xperia Z Ultra, and i rooted it. noticed that the camera quality has degraded significantly, didn't touch the bootloader its still locked, what do?
Anyone using or used the Vodafone Smart Ultra 6? Thinking of buying but it's so cheap and high spec I'm initially sceptical about getting it without it being crap over time
Mfw only £115 for
> 5.5 inch full hd screen
>13MP + 5mp camera
> bloatware can be deleted
> so pretty much stock android
