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>>52346255
How long until we get some feedback on the Redmi 3?
itt we wonder if the redmi 3 will have a decent DAC so it won't go straight to the trash but instead ascend to godly levels
You think is a good idea hide my porn in a internal partition of system?
I need to buy a new phone for about 200-300 cause my mic is dying, any recommendation ?
>>52382642
lg g3 or opx are options
What is/are the best phones that are
>Root able
>Decent battery life
>Decent res, but not meme levels of ppi
>Under 5.1 size
Upgrading from an s5
>>52382815
I'm thinking about a OnePlus X. If you're in the US band 12 might be a problem though. I'm considering buying one (eurofag) but i'm not totally sure yet.
Anyone have experience with Marshall London?
>tfw carriers here don't sell any cheap, small androids with good specs, all is some 5"+ garbage I don't want
With the specs of the galaxt tab s 8.4 , it should be nexus 7 level smooth, but it is not..I disabled the bloat and now using nova launcher, but when I open any app , it lags for a noticeable moment.. And I think I know why , it is the screen resolution, it is 1600*2560.. I don't need such high level since I don't watch videos or do gaming.. Will lowering it improve performance or increase battery life ?
If so , how do I know what resolution is safe ( won't cause a bootloop ), since I once tried lowering the dpi and it stuck in a loop( read it can happen with resolution too ) .
PLZ HLP, I AM A NOOB
>>52382815
Also forgot to add that MicroSD support is a must.
>>52382989
In the US with Verizon, so they would probably find a way to buttfuck me with that phone. Anything on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of price, though?
>>52383514
2 headphone sockets and rotary volume control are the only benefits?
This phone will never get updates..
>>52385201
Updates aren't really a concern for me. Have you rooted it?
>>52385325
I don't have one. I just checked it out a while back before I bought my Samsung.
Are they good value now?
>>52385325
Why not just get a one plus X?
Poor euro-fag here , is there any decent phone i would be able to buy under 120 euros? Battery durability and performance would be good , but i would buy anything as long as it isnt a complete crap.
>>52385444
Oh, I assumed you have from your post. They go for 449€ (if that's what you mean by value).
>>52385477
Has to be from a carrier, can't afford one big payment. Also,
>5"
No thanks.
>>52385572
That 0.3 inch really important huh? The phone is really overpriced. Z3 compact is a better deal.
Due for an upgrade on my Verizon contract, what phones should I be looking at? Shame they don't carry the Nexus 5X.
Ultra-poorfag here, what's a decent phone (sub $200) to use with a MVNO like Ringplus or FreedomPop?
Saw the Moto E for about $40, could spend a bit more for a first gen Moto G but I know fuckall about smartphones
>>52385641
It just gets annoying, the smaller the better. This L O N D O N phone just caught my eye.
>is really overpriced
Trust me, I noticed. Z3 compact seems ok, shame it's not well available.
>>52381944
>xperia zr batterylife goes down the shitter
>swapped battery after 2.5 years
>all good
thank god.
Just bought this phone. How much did i fuck up?
>>52385897
I'm tempted myself but is it bigger than the G4?
Also, every review I've seen has it in red which looks sexy but grey looks a bit dull.
Could somebody with a oneplus X post a screenshot of the fm radio? I'd like to see the interface.
>>52385950
Still haven't gotten it yet.
People say it overheats when under long time stress (Movies/Games for hours)
The snap dragon 810 aparently has BAD throttling problems.
But other then that, All my phone buddys told me to get it! at least for the price. (239)
why is the 810 snap dragon such a shit processor
>>52386792
So the 820 can rise from its ashes.
>>52383782
anyone ..?
>>52386792
Apparently it overheats. Thats all i know so far. When i get the phone i can make a review for it.
Does anyone know how reliable xiaomidevice.com is? They have some pretty good prices and already have cases and stuff.
>>52387056
For the Redmi3, I mean.
>>52386792
Because Qualcomm didn't have 64-bit custom cores to release in time after Apple released the A8. So they had to use an off-the-shelf solution which proved to be absolute crap and ruined many flagships in the past year.
Looking for a new phone, running android.
I want something smaller than the galaxy s5.
I don't use my phone for anything non-phone/SMS related besides some basic IM and internet browsing.
Flip phones running android are fine, too.
Imports from Japan and stuff are also fine.
Running cm13 nightly build and phone crashes with an HDMI connection. Didn't with the stock firmware. Also, sixaxis no long picks up my controller. Anyone else have this issue?
Note 3
![41aj8VpxKQL[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/sDLLTwM.jpg "41aj8VpxKQL[1].jpg")
You might be able to help: I'll be traveling a lot between NZ and France this year, and my first-gen Galaxy Note is beginning to show its limits. I want to replace it with a dual sim LTE phone, so I was looking at the Redmi Note 2
Do I have to look for something concerning networks ? I remember older phones being somewhat region-locked due to variations of networks standards across the globe, but is it still the case ? Could this phone work in LTE in NZ ?
Also, are there better alternatives in this price range (~150€) ? Should I get a Note 3 instead (~220€) ?
>>52387367
I guess that's your best option if you want a good device in that pricerange. No idea how much spyware is on those things tho (in the os itself and the firmware). They are too cheap to be true IMO. Especially looking at the upcoming redmi 3
I need new phone around $250, is Moto G 3rd gen still the best I can get?
What /g/'s think of umi phones?
I'm trading in my note 4 and getting a note 5. Is this a good idea?
What are the best phones to buy atm?
I know it's a bad moment to buy one but i've been using my flip phone for over a year and i want something to browse and listen to music when i'm out. Any price even though i'd prefer under 350€.
OnePlus X seems nice but it's 295€ with shipping and i don't know if it's worth it, i heard it lags a bit.
>bought xperia z5c last year
>im using it as same way my last phone, galaxy nexus
>feel the battery meme is a myth
>decide to fool around power management and get full charge
>play heavy games(coc,real racing, etc..) for 6hrs straight with LTE on and bluetooth headset on
>battery is in 30% and it tells me to use stamina mode
>it lasted for 6hrs more
>15% now it tells me to activate low battery mode and activate it
>i notice LTE is disabled play offline games
>after 3hrs it got to 5% and i see one more option ultra stamina mode
>activate it
>phone disables everything in android except for basic phone features
>just play music for 10 more hours
>>52388470
Yes.
>>52390428
z3 compact here. even better battery life because the 810 is shit. feels good man, but i haven't massively stressed is as i only got it a few days ago.
Is the HTC One M8 worth getting as a first smartphone?
Recommend a ROM? I've got a nexus 6 with the stock ROM right now, a bit disappointed with the performance.
Need a phone for mom, under 150€ possibly and from amazon.it
I'm thinking Moto G 2nd gen, any other suggestions?
>>52385771
pull the trigger on the moto g, as long as you don't play the latest call of duty rip-off with ultra graphics it's a great phone
>>52388470
that or OPX
Any decent chinkphones that have LTE bands in the US?
I have a g3 eith marshmallow and it still has crap battery life (its an improvement but still lacking). Should i just give up and have it swapped for a g2?
I want something faster than an htc one m7 with a huge noticeable gain in everyday use. What would you guys go for?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Sony Xperia Z5
LG G4
Trying out a Kyocera Wave Hydro since it was free and I hate my temporary iPhone 4S.
-Feels nice
-Looks nice
-Feels a little light but I've been using a 4S for the past month and a half or so.
-animations feel slightly sluggish but I haven't turned off that crap yet
Will report in later. So far it's playing my chinese cartoon game without any issues at least, thankfully.
LG G4 or Nexus 6P ?
have a question if any anons can help, I copied someone's email onto the clipboard on my phone and forgot to save it and copied something else how can I access the history, I'm using an android phone. I've tried Google but it only helps for situations after installing the apps
>>52391536
I'm looking at buying one of these. Is it worth it for $250?
>>52394883
Yes
>>52392568
Surprisingly not shitty. Just need to root to remove some bloatware.
-Play store crashes a fair bit but that's it.
-minimal bloat (just t-mobile account stuff)
Where the hell is the menu button on Lolipop? I always use a custom soft key and haven't used 5.0+ before.
>>52394964
Menu is inside the app now, usually indicated by a vertical ellipsis.
My Moto /g/3 keeps sperging over the Marshmallow update and begs me to update to 6.0
Is it any good?
What should I use as a picture viewer on Android?
just bought pic related
I hate how the power button dosen't let me silence my phone
Is there an easy way around this or do I have to go into settings every time?
>>52385897
>Just bought this phone. How much did i fuck up?
All of 0%, friend.
>>52391169
Definitely. I had mine for 3 months now and my only issues are it's placement of the power button, the lack of capacitive buttons (personal peev) and the fact that I know I will be using it for years and it does not have a replaceable battery. Oh and HTC dev are lazy cunts and marshmallow update has not come to EU yet.
>>52397088
your pic related. search for quickpic neutered (xda) because cheetah mobole took it over and it phones home.
>>52393175
V10
Is an S4 for 170 euro worth it?
>>52399275
What phone would you recommend for the same budget?
Does anyone play games on their smartphones? I've been trying to find something worth playing but its all IAP bullshit.
>>52399422
Emulate old console games.
>>52399422
Get lucky patcher
Nexus 6p international vereion?
What's a better alternative of same size and power? Something good for media, camera etc.
5X or 6P?
5X
>not too big
>earphone jack next to charge port
6P
>speakers
>metal
>amoled I guess
I could just barely use my Nexus 5 one handed
>>52392078
That's good enough, anon
>>52393584
it won't work without a specialized app
>>52397088
give Focus a try, anon
Just upgraded to a smartphone, iPhone 6s, I'm curious if I need to worry about viruses. I mainly just browse 4chan and do work email.
>>52400430
you'll be fine. if ios gets compromised, it's apple's fault. you can't download virus scanners unlike android, so it's a relatively secure os.
>>52400466
Thanks
Might get a z5, just wondering what the software is like.
Are they good with updates? Is it considerably heavier than stock android? Currently use an S5 and i'm super done with heavy OEM skins.
(before you say 6P, I live in europe so it's really expensive here).
>>52391169
You`ll be dissapointed as every next phone you buy will sound shittier
>>52399681
>5X or 6P?
>5X
>Does not feel high quality because plastic case
>Camera is really good
>fast, but not as fast as 6P
>6P
>insane battery life and performance
>Camera is truly good. Best cam I have seen in a smartphone
>you get used to the size quickly
>absolute powerhouse when it comes to games
>>52401019
you forgot
>6p can become a flex phone if you bend it
>chinese build quality
>shitty amoled panel
>>52382989
>>52390149
OPX buyer here, got it about a week ago. It's so slippery (like, frictionless) it slid and fell off a flat table four times in the first day without me touching it. By day 4 the glass back had a crack in it from a half foot drop into tiling, again from sliding away on its own. It's a nice phone with CM12.1 (save an airplane mode issue that breaks gps), very much worth it for the price, but get a damn cover or skin for it.
>>52400676
z3 compact user here. same as the z3 except screen size and ram.
they've mostly left android itself alone, except for a sony launcher and keyboard - which you do not have to use.
there are a few junk apps, which can be disabled. there are some good ones like stamina mode, smart connect and track id.
they have a marshmallow beta program - limited to 10,000 people, but it seems you can install it anyway with no voiding warranty -
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63381257&postcount=98
Is the note 5 the best big phone?
My note 2 is finally dying and I want something current
Are there any higher end smartphones with physical keyboards still?
I miss slider phones...
>>52402014
no. not since 2010-11
Company tells me i can order one of two phones, s5 neo or samsung A5. I knoe they are quite bad but which poison should i choose.
>>52402454
s5 neo. better specs.
6P or Note 5?
>>52402790
6p. newer os version and no touchwiz.
>>52402014
Blackberry Priv does.
any phone out there that I should consider over a new moto g?
has to be 5", decent specs, work on ATT LTE, micro sd slot
what should i get for €400. I'd like ideally to be able to go in to a shop and get it tomorrow as i need it for a job. But if alternatives like the OP2 are good enough to justify the time/effort in getting an invite I might be willing to wait longer.
Anyone use Google Fi? Thoughts? I'm usually on WiFi at home and at work. Thinking of switching from Verizon since Fi is cheaper and lets my finance a 6P
My dad needs a phone but he's really cheap. Won't go over $200. Needs bands 2 and 4. Any good options? No bootleg chinkphones.
>>52386031
Bought it myself about 2 months ago (payed 270). After the latest updates the heating issues aren't much of a problem anymore. It gets warm but I haven't really noticed any throttling.
Main issue with it is the screen, it's got some really ugly yellow stains on it mostly visible on grey backgrounds. Also the "healing" backcover doesn't really work all that well and the camera is really subpar compared to most 2015 flagships. If you can live with those caveats though it's a ridiculous bargain.
Is the Nexus 5 a good choice these days for a cheap <$200 phone? I heard the Zenfone 2 was great but they seem to have increased the price.
What is the cheapest LTE smartphone working in Europe? Going to use it mainly as mobile router, so i don't mind the rest of the specs, but I'd rather prefer it to have Android-based OS.
Oneplus X vs Nexus 5?
>>52404241
Nexus 5, it just works better, the OPX is buggy, despite having an awesome design, it's not very functional
>>52401963
It's very good, especially if you don't mind TW
>>52403340
Nexus 5x
>>52404116
Yes, anon, just make sure you get a bit of warranty if you can't find a new one
anyphone to /hype/ for? contract up in march and will get a new phone then. at&t here
hearing rumors for LG G5, and I have to say I hope it comes out around then. I have my G2 and I love it to death - even with a dead spot on the screen.
I installed a custom boot/recovery and OS on my S5; effectively rooting it and breaking KNOX. I requested my network unlock code from tmobile. Samsung also says my IMEI is listed as unlocked. Getting network unlock unsuccessful still. Any ideas?
Note that I was using a German cell network provider's (vodafone) SIM to initiate the network unlock, but I don't think that would matter.
Plz Halp.
Contract ended last month and i'm deciding on what I should upgrade to. I'm looking at the LG V10 which just dropped, but i'm not too sure on it as it's fairly recent. Whatcha think?
I am considering if I should buy iPhone 5c. I need smaller screen since for my tiny hands, Anyone has it, how is it doing?
>>52406229
You won't regret it. It's a powerhouse.
CM12.1 for HTC One M8, y/n?
Received a Note 5 as a gift. Is rooting still a thing? I hate to trip Knox and not be able to use Samsung Pay
![Screenshot_2016-01-13-20-11-22[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/7YTtZvJ.png "Screenshot_2016-01-13-20-11-22[1].png")
Just got home, it's been averaging 12 hours from 100%.
Worth replacing the battery or is this the best it's going to get? Samsung S4
Does anyone have experience rooting the LG G4? I have the Verizon version if that matters
just ordered pic related for $100 how did i do ? (16 gig)
Anybody else buying a Nexus 6 now that they're reasonably priced?
>>52409938
I never understood why people buy 1-2 year old phones. Why wouldn't you want the latest and greatest to last you awhile?
Moto G 2nd gen for $140AUD or Redmi Note 2 for $180AUD?
I'm leaning toward the Redmi, I'd get the Note 3 but it doesn't have expandable storage and I'd like to listen to my music on it.
>be on Verizon for work related reasons
>want an LG G4
>some website is selling it on a deal for $350
>its the unlocked US cellular version but has all the right bands and frequencies for Verizon
>go into a Verizon store and ask an employee if they allow this model onto their network
>"lel I dunno man I just work here"
>get on an online chat with a customer service rep
>after carefully explaining that the particular model has everything needed to get Verizon's network the rep basically says "sorry only iPhones are capable of switching networks, Android cannot do that"
>"our network is special and requires very particular phones to be capable of connecting to it :^)"
>switching to T-mobile is literally not a choice
Does anyone know a phone around $200 that has stock Android or something very close.
I want to upgrade from my Nexus 5 but I'm not sure about the latest phones.
I'll mainly use it to browse websites, game and listen to music.
I love my Nexus because of how "Pure" it is however I've had it for awhile now and could do with an upgrade.
>>52410105
Blu Life One X is pretty close to stock
>>52410105
moto g
>>52382642
HTC One M8 GPE
>>52410135
http://www.androidauthority.com/blu-life-one-x-vs-moto-g-2015-659449/
Thanks for the help.
The note 5 any good?
>>52410134
>>52410135
>>52410165
Ordered the Blu. Seemed like the best option and it comes with good accessories.
>>52410104
That's absolute shit. Verizon carries the G4 so there should be no excuse. You should try to go back to the store and find a competent manager to help you. If they allow shit like the Zenfone and Oneplus phones to use their services, they should definitely allow phones they carry to use them.
Is there a better phone than the lg v10?
So far I havent seen one
the screen (not digitizer though, idk how the fuck that happens) broke in my 6p today
who will fucking fix this phone. i need a third party repair shop but i can't find one
>>52410428
What's the important lesson you've learned now?
>>52410449
never buying chink shit again, unless it's cheap af
>>52410462
and?
NEVER LISTEN TO GOD DAMN /g/
iPhone 5S or iPhone 6?
On T Mobile. 6 costs slightly more per month. Are the differences worth the extra money?
>>52410411
No it's pretty much as good as it gets as far as flagships go atm
>>52381944
Sauce
>tfw gold nexus 6p
Coming from a nexus 6 its a small but fantastic upgrade.
>>52410481
yeah
how do i fucking fix this do you know
fucking huawei won't even let me pay them to fix it.
>>52410630
did you get nexus protect? otherwise prepare to get raped because that build quality is 0/10 and no one will fix it when it inevitably breaks for no reason. i dropped it one fucking time. from less than 2 feet. and the screen fucking broke
>>52410657
it had a case btw. and the digitizer is fucking fine, just the actual screen broke
Any mini smartphones worth getting? I'm talking with screens less than 3''
Save yourself the headache and get an iPhone 6s Plus
Serious question, how do you people justify buying a phone over $200 that doesnt have a removable battery? You're buying an expensive as fuck phone with planned obsolescence in place
>>52410884
yeah. fucking smart phone companies got the consumer by the balls rn
top half of the digitizer on my z3 compact broke, what do /g/? I'm contemplating just buying a replacement z3c but I've been out of the loop on newer phones for a while so that's probably a bad idea. Any suggetions? I liked the smaller size of it, and the battery life was really nice.
IS 6P SHIT OR NOT
>>52410985
Phone is only held back by the garbage durability.
>>52410006
$250 doesn't buy the latest and greatest.
>>52410985
my phone is the one that broke
it's snappy as hell, fun phone. screen is above average but not quite samsung quality.
again it broke after falling ONE FUCKING TIME from like 18 inches WITH A FUCKING CASE
>>52409455
You should be on the XDA Forums for that question, not here. Unless of course you never heard of XDA, then feel free to thank me.
Best of Luck.
>>52381944
Hey anons. I'm conflicted. I'm switching networks soon, and I'll have to give back my Nexus 6. I loved the phone. It was such a solid phone. It never failed me. The battery life was really the only gripe I could possibly have with it. I'm switching over to Verizon because AT&T has just become a piece of shit over the years.
I'm conflicted now. Do I just get the Nexus 6 again with Verizon? I've been thinking about the Droid Turbo 2. I've heard great things about it and I like that you can customize it. I heard that it has a better battery life which is a huge selling point for me.
I don't care much that it might not be running the latest version of android. That never bothered me. It has Lollipop has everything that I need.
So, which phone, anons?
>inb4 they're both a shit
>>52392429
z5 premium
>>52411123
The Turbo 2 looks good on paper, but the fact it's a carrier-specific phone is real shit. It'll probably turn out the same way the Galaxy S6 Active did
>>52411243
I agree, I really dislike it when they make a phone carrier exclusive, I feel like it should be available on all carriers but hey, let's all just try to follow the iPhone business model from 2007 to 2011 and try to be just as successful.
Regardless, that isn't a worry of mine since I plan on staying with Verizon. It's a shitty business practice but I just want a good phone with a good battery life.
I don't really play games on the phones either, nothing besides some light puzzle games. Nothing too graphic intensive. I usually just listen to music, call, text, and video chat via Skype.
It just seems like all I need, but the problem is the Nexus 6 is bigger, which I'm a fan of, and it has stereo speakers. So I don't quite know how to feel about it all.
>>52400676
one thing xperia phones are good at their battery management is absolutely god tier.
>>52410952
bumping this question
>>52391169
Yeah, if you can still find a new one somewhere, though you have to be careful since any unsold stock might include refused returns.
I found one at about 300 bucks, it's my first modern smartphone and it's a great phone, a classic that will most likely look cool for years to come.
Make sure you get the 32gb model because not all apps can be moved on the msd card.
The phone does have a flaw, the camera is not much to talk about. Everything else is awesome, if you got a fully functional unit.
Don't expect a big phone, it's a classic medium-sized slate. The build quality is unparalleled, though.
Can anyone answer me this. Why the hell doesn't the Moto X Pure Edition have any ROM support, I mean it doesn't even have Cyanogenmod support...
What gives. The only ROMs that are on XDA are poo in loo trash.
Huawei phones only have exclusive EMUI roms available, no custom roms. Are Xiaomi phones the same?
Don't buy a Windows based phone, made that grave mistake. Unless you want no apps.
Anyone here have experience getting phones off ebay? Did you have a positive experience?
>>52409938
I just ordered mine.
>>52411123
I'm pretty damn sure the Nexus 6 is Verizon compatible.
>>52412508
Got my mom a new Blu phone from ebay and it was great. I guess you just need to be careful if it's used and/or the seller is new.
>>52411965
Bump
IPhone 5s 32gb worth $150?
>>52412508
this
>>52412588
buy from reputable sellers. its no different than anything else.
>>52403340
OP2 no longer uses invite system
>>52403920
Moto G
>>52404241
Currently looking to upgrade my nexus 5 and honestly considering opx, the battery life on the nexus 5 is just so bad its not worth considering imho desu senpai
Nexus 6 owners - is it too big? I have pretty long fingers, current nexus 5 feels too small and the 6 felt fine in the store, but does it get annoying to use? Does it fit fine in your pocket?
>>52412508
Yeah check the seller thoroughly. Check feedback, check if their location matches the location of the item, read carefully the item description, you know, basic stuff.
Personally I avoided buying from Asia, since I've heard some very different stories on how reliable sellers are. I prefer buying from sellers who have online ebay stores with a big supply. It's those sellers who have tens of thousands of sold items. The closer to 100% positive feedback they are, the better.
I want tho rice my rooted nexus 5 (lollipop)
what to do?
I have an s3 and it's perfect, but i want something with a snapdragon. Must be as similar to s3(the european gt-i9300) as posdible. Should i get an s4? an S5? I'd like good cyanogenmod support
>>52409601
Nice deal
>>52382380
https://www.flickr.com/photos/133356227@N03/sets/72157661161430513
/g/, should I get a z3 compact or nexus 5g? (or any other small-ish phone for around 350-380 burgerdollars) No Apple pls.
Is there any reason semipoorfag like me should upgrade to a Moto G 2015?
>>52406063
S7, G5, new HTC flagship. There will be plenty of new phones out by March.
>>52412792
Nova Launcher
KLWP
>>52410104
T-mobile literally doesn't allow outsider 4G phones onto their service because of some 911 connect bullshit.
T-mobile and Verizon are the worst ones to try and get your phone activated even if it's fully unlocked.
I need a new smartphone. Never used android, really want to, I don't mind spending whatever an iPhone goes for these days. Should I wait for the galaxy S7? I honestly have no clue. Starting a CS major next year if that means anything.
I'm going to buy a Note 4 but I can't decide on which model the N910C/Exynos or N910F/Snapdragon.
Nexus 5x, lg g4, or moto x pure?
I bought an op2 the other week in black Friday sales and after 2 weeks the USB C connector has gotten incredibly loose. I've contacted support but you all know how that goes. They've offered to arms a replacement after asking for a picture of my cable but they didn't specify if they were sending a cable or a handset. I doubt they'd send a handset. This exchange was before new years and I've not heard back since asking what they planned to send me.
Should I find a phone repair shop in my city or just keep waiting? Charging had become a difficult task because slightly moving the phone unplugs it.
Should I wait for the next samsung S7 or get the google nexus 6p and save up around 1000 AUD (about 700 USD)
or get the latest xiaomi ( about 300 USD?) from aliexpress or China when I go to Shanghai for work later this month?
Why are phones so expensive now? do they justify the price? I use my phone a fuckload though for replying to emails/ messenger and pdf reading/annotating on the go
>>52414197
I'd go with the G4. Removable storage, free 200 gig sd card for limited time offer, probably will have good aftermarket rom support and probably a good repairablilty rating. I have the G3 rooted on CM 12.1 and I absolutely love it.
There are some caveats like no ir blaster support and snapchat causes random reboots sometimes but I can live with those.
>>52413016
z3 compact. and for god sake, get the incipio dualpro case. the z3c rear is glass, and the case has two separate layers, so it offers excellent protectoon. the omly issue is that is blocks the magnetic charging port. the flap covering the micro usb port will come off at some point apparently. and get a tempered glass screen protector too (all smartphone users should have one).
Is there such thing as a nicer UI than Windows Phones?
Efficient. Productive. Sufficiently customizable. No-rice bullshit. It's almost enough to switch if it only had fucking app support.
>>52385998
Meizu MX4 Pro (16GB) < Xiaomi Redmi Note 3(32GB) ?
app to take quick notes?
used to do it in quick office but it gives a fucking popup to upgrade to botnet now
how are the microsoft office apps?
>>52416276
ColorNote
>>52416276
jota or fast notepad.
Looking for a phone around or under the $150 (AUD) mark. Had an LG Optimus L70 I bought for $70 which worked great but the SD card reader is broken. Just looking for something which is sturdy, doesn't look like shit and can handle basic apps without lagging.
>>52416670
Xiaomi Redmi 3
>>52416705
Looks good, but out of my price range.
>>52416103
redmi note 3 pro is out,with sd 650,its way better then both of those
I have never used a stylus equipped phone. Is it practical / do you use the pen often or just a gimmick?
So I had to take the cover off the back of my HTC One M7 to fix the power button, I got that done but when I popped the cover back on, the first half inch or so at the bottom of the screen doesn't respond, nor does the back button, but the home button is fine.
What have I done?
As a physical keyboard faggot I'm looking for a recent phone with 2+ go of ram and so far my only choice seems to be the blackberry priv.
I've been looking for reviews but everywhere it's just normies complaining about the low res of the selfie camera.
So has anyone ever tried the priv and can tell me if it's worth the money, or can indicate a site with valuable reviews ?
>>52416850
Gimmick for the majority of people
>>52416974
It's pretty bad from what I tried, the keyboard is really mushy and unsatisfying
If you NEED a physical keyboard I'd get it considering there really isn't any other choice
>>52416743
CUBOT Note S (?)
>>52416848
I read about a few minutes ago. It is an excellent option that is worth racking your brain to decide which to choose. Still no sd slot :( but anyway it's a good choise, I will wait for the reviews
My first phone was the nokia 521 then about three months later I bought the 1020, when that cracked I bought another. The screen cracked after a bike ride and bricked the whole phone. I'm on the first one and it has failing battery life now after two years as well as the cracked screen hurting my ears when I answer calls.
Naturally I just upgraded to the newest windows phone the 950. however that one had heat issues and was returned, but with all the issues with windows 10 now I don't think I can rely on getting another.
I'm completely overwhelmed with all the choices I have now.
Can someone be of help?
Is glance a windows phone only thing? I'd prefer an amoled screen and I've love an equal camera as I travel overseas and record/take pictures and the 1020 has definitely been useful as has onedrive.. If I were to get an android I would just run the windows launcher I've seen before.
How does that launcher even relate to battery life? Do things like that use a lot of battery?
I do have some things I've been looking at, the lumia 930, nexus 6p. I know I don't like galaxies nor iphones. Something with 4k video would be nice
Will the Xiomi mi's run on t-mobile? I don't mind if it's not LTE as I'm pretty satisfied with the Hspa+ I get from my current Belgium 1020. No need to stay within carriers I buy my phones unlocked.
I just really don't know where to start as now I have a whole spectrum of phones, where before I preferred to stay within Nokia.
>>52416918
You fucked it up.
What's the catch with this phone?
>nice 5" display
>quad-core
>2 gb ram
>nice cameras
>relatively cheap
How it compares with the new Moto G?
Hey /g/,
is 399€ (~434$) a good price for the samsung galaxy s6 32gb?
>>52389942
I've had both. Honestly it's not really worth it as far as spec upgrades and you lose removable battery and expandable storage
can someone recommend rss reader for ios? is the reeder 3 worth 5 bucks?
>>52417503
I think one or two Motorola phones in the past had something like glance, but nowadays your best bet would be something like the lgv10. There's an always-on strip above the screen displaying notifications. It has a nice camera too.
You can try a second 950? Amoled+glance+nice camera+live tiles you can't find all these together in any other device
i need to buy my 1st smartphone, i need help choose
i cant choose between the Motorola Moto G 3rd gen 2GB Ram 16 GB and the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua 8GB
they are at the same price, so which one should i buy?
>>52419198
Get the Moto G(3), its better in every way.
What does /g/ think about guying grey market phones?
>>52382642
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro - $230
Snapdragon 650 (better than Snapdragon 808)
3GB RAM
5.5" 1080p
16MP + 5MP
4050mAh
32GB Internal + Micro SD slot
Fingerprint scanner
I was looking at getting a Z5 but there is a deal on right now for a Z5 Premium for $850 AUD. Should I get it? I feel like its kinda too big, I think the Z5 is the biggest I want to go but the price is pretty good I think.
>>52419198
The 8 gb model is a ripoff, stay away
>>52419285
oh, wow, didn't know it was so much better than the M4
thanks
>>52419300
Micro Sd slot? Sauce?
So /g I was thinking to get a Redmi 3 but I saw the Blu Life One X which is almost the same price but the Blu has 4g support while the Redmi doesnt, im only worried about the camera and future updates after Marshallow (root is available on the other hand)
What do you think?
>>52381944
Is there anything to help prevent the screen from getting crushed? The other day my phone got pounced on by a dog and the screen is ded.
>>52418209
it has touchwiz and updates are much slower than the moto g. the the a5 isn't even on 5.1.1. it's on 5.0.2 and i doubt it will get marshmallow. 16gb 3rd gen moto g has 2gb of ram too. i'd get that.
Nexus 5 is dying. it'll be months before 6p comes to store and it will be overpriced.
Thinking between s6 and z5. S6 is same price as 5x atm.
Trying to find any reason why to buy the z5 over samsung.
Any thoughts?
>>52410884
if you think the only thing that has a life time is the battery, check your facts.
itll die in 3 years with or without a new battery.
i have a moto g 2015
its pretty neat overall
but i have the 8gb model, i guess thats my fault but even when i move all apps on my 32gb sd card the OS and some left over data from the apps that i moved my internal storage is like 90% filled
and it keeps telling me that i dont have enough space left
>>52419829
no touvhwiz and potential burn in. plus samsung's apps are utter shit. sony has track id, which is an ad-free soundcloud/shazam.
sony are also faster with updates.
>>52409255
buy an extended battery from amazon and slap CM 12.1 on it. That's what I did and my phone lasted me around 3 days.
>>52410985
6P owner here, dropped my phone numerous times with a slim case on it. Still works perfectly.
Phone is great coming from an S4. If you're that worried about durability, get the 100 google warranty.
>>52419514
can you explain why?
>>52419198
i have the moto g 8gb, and get the moto g its a great phone for the price, make sure to get the 16gb version! it has 2gb ram instead of 1gb
Will the Xiaomi redmi 3 works in canada? and which carrier? thanks
>>52416276
Any.DO
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Renotify
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Monospace Writer BETA
Made a bunch of additions from CES to the /g/ Mobile Device Guide.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxMugiNgJ2qtWHViS2NyNFpwY1k/view?usp=sharing
Added
- Galaxy Tab Pro S
- Xiaomi Redmi 3
- ZTE Avid Plus
- ZTE Grand X3
- Huawei Mate 8
- Huawei Honor 5X
- Lenovo K4 Note
- LG K10
- LeTV Max Pro
- Lenovo Vibe S1 and S1 lite
- PUAR/PASR added for Huawei Mate S
other recent additions
- Blackphone 2
- Huawei MediaPad X2
- Jolla Smartphone
- Samsung Galaxy View
- Sikur GraphitePhone
- Acer Predator 8
- Teclast X98 Plus
- HTC One ME
- Acer Liquid Jade Primo
- Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2016)
- Galaxy Mega 5.8, Mega 6.3, Mega 2
Want to replace my dumbphone with a good Android phone. I already know how to use it, rooting, etc.
Budget is <350€
I was thinking the OPX but reading here seems like shite
Advices?
>>52416276
If you don't mind botnet, Google Keep is actually really good.
>Type notes
>voice notes
>note lists
>change note colors
>share with other users
>those users can edit notes online
best 200€ android phone is the moto g huh?
>>52419565
was kinda in the same boat as you and chose the blu life
>>52420445
only the 2gb ram version. i think that one is over €200. still worth it.
>>52420519
It's actually 180€ on amazon.it
>>52420358
350 EUR = $380 USD
>price limited to $149-$379 USD
>Memory limited to minimum 2GB RAM
>Storage Limited to minimum 32GB
>>52420602
The Nexus 6 is 589€ here lmao
The only good option seems like it's the OnePlus One. My brother owns it and it's good but sadly it's out of stock that's why i was thinking the X. Otherwise the LG G Flex but i hate it is curvy af.
I don't really know, i guess i'll either wait some more months or decide something on this list, thanks
>>52420366
>mfw google knows that I need to buy milk, bread, and beer.
>>52419092
It is, I've used for a while, and the rss field is pretty dead. Nothing else out there is as close--out of the box useful, and customizable as hell.
I'm in need of a new phone and I think the gear VR is pretty cool. Which one of the phones that runs it should I get?
Not a big fan of having no battery pack.
>>52420598
good price senpai.
>>52420598
no, the 180€ one is the 1GB ram one
The 2GB is at 220€
>>52408344
pls respond
>>52420916
this
>>52420838
lenovo k4 note,with vr included its like 190$
>>52416058
Thanks, beautiful.
>>52418209
I have this phone. Camera is good, battery is good, screen resolution isn't great, it's mainly lag free, got SD slot, perfect size, but yea, 5.0.1 and only 2GB of RAM.
Meh, I paid £140 for it second hand and I like it.
I have pic related lg optimus l7 p705 and its sluggish as fuck and battery barely lasts my day. Sometimes it even freezes when I swipe to answer a call and can't answer the call before the caller gives up.
specs:
>Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A 1GHz
>512Mb Ram
>1700mAh battery
How do I make it run smoother and make its battery last longer? Debloat? there is no CM version avaliable for it. Any idea what to do? I want to keep it till x86 phones come out but it is being very unpractical.
>>52422591
If I cant find a way to make it work I am thinking of getting this pic related. Is that a bad idea? Any comperable phones that are also cheap as fuck?
>>52422609
>cheap as fuck
look for refurbished phones, these days you can get a refurb g2 which has good specs for like $120.
>>52422680
Which is literally double the price of that blu phone. I dont want to buy a new phone, Id rather fix the one I have.
>>52420019
Just like 2 gb or less available for storage
