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What smartphone are you currently using?
Pros? Cons?
Good resources:
>reviews and specs
http://www.gsmarena.com
http://www.phonearena.com
>frequency checker
http://willmyphonework.net
News:
>Android N brings multiwindow, developer preview released
>small but "urgent" update sent to the Galaxy S7 Edge
>Shitty OTA update eating up space on Asus Zenfone 2s
>6.0 MM for LG V10 international goes live
>HTC 10 renders show four possible colors - black, white, gold and gray
>HTC rumored to make the new Nexus phone(s), possibly for multiple years
>iPhone 7 case leak indicates dual cameras, no 3.5mm jack
this thread is now a european thread. what should i get under 350 euros?
best if it isn't from a chinese company and has a good price/quality ratio
so i've got verizon and im looking for a cheaper mid rangey phone
dont really have much interest in custom roms or anything like that, just want something with a decent battery life or at least replacable batteries
droid maxx 2 seems like it fits this bill, but a lot of older flagship stuff from 2014 are around the same price as well like the lg g3, galaxy s5, droid turbo 1, even the one m9
any advice on what to go with? i'm mostly leaning toward the droids because theyre close to stock android but it's not a huge deal
>>53511663
What's your budget?
What are your thoughts on my Google play edition htc one m8?
Best US phone under 300$. I mainly use my phone for listening to music and watching videos. I prefer a high res screen and a decent camera.
Hi, I have a 5-year-old Galaxy S3 (1 GB ver) that still works perfectly but about a year ago when Samsung pushed its final Touchwiz update for this model it began to lag uncontrollably. How do I go about flashing a new custom firmware for it, and which is the recommended one with the least bloat? Is it Cyanogenmod?
Looking for a cheap Android as a secondary to my 6S. Preferably under $200. What get?
>>53512405
Xiaomi. Look at their latest offerings to meet your price point.
>>53511782
it's tough to say cause i'd be buying it on a 2 year contract where the ones i listed were 100 bucks but range from 350-550 retail
I told my mom to buy a 6p, did I fug up?
>>53513221
>telling your mom to get a 6" phone
unless your mom is used to BBC, it might be a bit big for her, no?
>>53511803
>music and watching videos
>high res camera and screen
>under $300
probably a chink phone 2bh.
>>53513275
Any phone over 4.5 inches she has to use with both hands anyway, might as well go all out. They have Nexus 6's on display at certain stores, which I think is even bigger and she said it was fine.
>>53511581
>no N950 and N9 in image
Thread is a shit and OP is gay
Enjoy your toys
>>53512404
Search your model {carrier}, and put xda root after it. I rooted mine a while back and it took 15 minutes. Be sure to install the Samsung USB drivers and kies. Cyanogenmod is OK, but I recommend looking at the curry roms offered within xda.
Good luck familia.
I have the Zenfone 2
Pros :
Fast
Cheap
Good looking
Cons : Guy who decided where the power button would be is autistic
Battery life sucks
Bloatware
I'm leaning towards getting an iphone 5s with 64gb but seeing how the 5se might be better im considering getting one instead when it comes out.
My only problem would be the body of the phone. Is it really going to be curved like the 6 and be locked at 32gb too?
Phone: LG G4
Pros: It works
Cons: It's a smartphone.
>what phone are you using?
Moto g for about two years now, will probably own for another two years
Got smart and turned off the bullshit nagging android updates during 4.4.4 and happy as a clam since
I might update Android when the few apps I run tell me I need to update Android to run them
Long time Samshit owner, convince me not to buy iShit when 7S comes out this fall.
>>53513446
>Connect to wifi for the first time
>Literally 100+ requests for updates
Shit Asus what are you doing. I'd understand if they were trials / microtransactions crap to subsidize the price but they developed dozens of their own apps that all suck ass.
>>53513566
>convince me not to buy iShit when 7S comes out this fall.
there's no 7S this year.
>>53513593
iShit 7, close enough,
What does /g/ think of the Razr M/Droid Mini type of phones? I really like their visual style and feel, but my Razr M chugs along trying to just run Android now and I didn't pick up the Mini because it had shit all internal storage and no SD slot.
Is there a chinkphone knockoff of the Razr M?
>>53512405
Wiko ridge
>>53511581
Zenfone 2
piece of shit has gone through two screens now and is unusable
bought a used LG G2 on Amazon, it shows up and has a huge dead zone in the digitizer
ordered a used LG G3 and it'll be here tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully it isn't a lemon too, I used to have a G3 and it was a really good phone.
I just want to rice my homescreen with my /g/tards
>>53513748
Really wish the Droid/Razr phones were available outside of Verizon. Had a bad experience with a VZW model Note 3 with a locked bootloader; won't ever buy another VZW phone.
>>53513870
>Really wish the Droid/Razr phones were available outside of Verizon.
they are. just not in the US.
you would have to import and look out for the frequencies.
>>53513870
I just wish that other companies followed that more industrial design aesthetic instead of everyone trying to get more and more rounded and simplified. The only Android manufacturers I see doing something else really are Sony.
Depending on how much money I have once I get rid of my contract phone and go non-contract, I might get a Sony phone. At least they look like actual electronic devices and not black blobs.
>>53513974
I agree with you, but at the same time... whatever I buy just goes in a black TPU case anyway and they all wind up looking like rubber rectangles so it really doesn't matter. In fact, the thinner and less robust the phone itself, the better it winds up being in its case.
I wish companies would make a phone with a full titanium, rubber, or leather shell and an inset screen so the glass screen protector it inevitably gets would sit flush with the shell.
>>53511581
Okay, I'll bite.
>What smartphone are you currently using?
Lumia 950
>Pros?
Awesome hardware overall. Great camera, screen, general specs, removable battery, microSD slot, solid build quality, all that.
Windows Phone 10 is actually... Pretty nice, for the most part. I personally like it better than Android.
>Cons?
Despite being mostly good and advertised as a stable OS, WP10 is still very obviously in its beta stages. It's generally unstable, and there are even usability-related bugs here and there.
The new Lumia devices should have shipped with WP8.1, WP10 just isn't ready for the masses regardless of how much MS wants to push Windows 10.
There's also the whole "muh apps" that could be a huge con to 90% of people. Personally, WP has all the apps I used on Android anyway, so I don't give a shit about this.
Can anyone suggest a texting replacement app for android?
been using textra but now my free trial is up and I've got ads all over my dick
Oh yeah an ad free replacement
>>53514098
The razr M was almost fucking exactly that. The screen protector was flush with the outer bezel, which was a separate piece of metal. I dropped that shit, caseless, on the fucking ground like three or four times, and one time I actually kicked it across the god damn sidewalk by accident. It was fine. One month after I bought a Moto X, I dropped it on the ground, and because its front is all one piece of glass because >muh futurism, I've had a phone with a half-shattered screen for a year now.
Anyone else have a phone that was supposed to be shitty and ended up way better than expected?
I've had a Droid Incredible 4G LTE for like 3.5ish years now. CM11 runs like a dream on it and the battery lasts two days still.
>>53513870
Locked bootloaders can be a huge pain in the ass, I hope freedom rings for you eventually. I'd be stuck on ICS still without XDA.
tfw my Verizon V10 just got root the other day
>>53511581
HTC One M7
Pros: nice screen i guess
Cons: Laggy as fuck even when doing basic shit like sending texts or turning off the screen
Do I need to flash a custom rom or something?
>>53513402
Thanks I'll try.
is 16GB enough if you just stream shit, don't play games, and take a few photos (and no video)?
>>53515275
External or internal memory?
>>53515346
Internal and no SD - was looking at the 5X.
That project fi promotion is really tempting at $230, and while I've never had problems with storage before, I've always had more room to play around with.
>>53515534
It should be enough then.
Make sure the streaming app doesnt bloat with cache like Spotify does and then you have to uninstall the app and download it again
>>53513649
why the fuck would you want a phone with no headphonejack?
Just got a G4 today, not really surprised, I probably give it to my dad as a "hey, I'm still alive" present. Should I update it to marshmallow before sending it overseas?
Any experience with the S7 Edge so far?
why no real multitasking on android?
and jeez phones got more expensive... i think i will keep my nexus 5 for a while.
Pls someone help me.
I just bought a Moto X Pure 64GB for $400 flat on sale PLUS a $25 gift card to B&H.
I thought it was a great deal and snagged it. While I think its a fantastic phone (though it is a lot bigger than I wish was) and miles better than my old HTC One, For some reason I just cant cope with the price.
Mostly because the Nexus 6P is about $500 flat with a $50 B&H gift card. Not to mention the Nexus 5X 32GB can be copped on Project Fi for $250 and then cancel the service so like $280ish really.
What im really trying to say is, am i thinking way too much about this? Should I keep the Moto or try out the 5x and 6P? they are meant to be the best phones out there now.
>>53514128
For a while I agreed with you anon. But recently I tried a cleansing reformat/reinstall and almost all of my issues went away... so maybe the upgrade is just borked.
>>53511581
So OP, I'm on a Nokia Lumia 1520, one of the last phones developed and made by 'Nokia'.
Pros:
Monster screen (IPS 1080p) viewability is fantastic from pitch dark to bright daylight, I really think IPS is the way to go. Monster battery, I can still get 2+ days with moderate to heavy use. Monster camera, makes even my shitty skills look good. Easy to repair, I've already replaced some parts (I wanted to change the color of the case) and it was easy and cheep.
Cons:
Awkward to explain. Apps, honestly not great, not that I care about Instagram or shit, but I still have to explain the handicap and how it 'doesn't affect me'. Old hardware, 2GB of ram in 2016, Snapdragon 800 in 2016. WP 10 is working for me, but I have had things crash on me and Cortana is somehow worse than on WP 8.1...
I went from a Moto X Pure to a OnePlus X. Someone fucking help me.
>>53513402
We get it you vape
>>53515898
WP apps are shit beyond belief. This is something you don't get from just looking at what apps are available, but only once you start using them. Everything from WhatsApp to FB to LINE to just about anything else is vastly inferior to the versions on other platforms.
I am currently on WP, my last phone was the Galaxy S i9000. To the day I retired that phone, I haven't said a single bad thing about it and actually felt a little bad about putting away the fellow that served me faithfully for half a decade. I can't wait to move away from the phone I am using now. The 1020's hardware is fine, it's Nokia after all, but the fucking WP OS, fuck that shit.
I currently have a nexus 5, looking for a slightly smaller replacement because the screen cracked and the battery life sucks dick. Finding it really hard to find sub 4.8 inch displays with not shit tier spec, don't want to spend an absolute fortune on my phone so I'm willing to go for a good chink brand, any suggestions /g/? I've been eyeing the RedMi 2 Prime for a while now and I'm close to pulling the trigger.
>>53515534
Actual free memory or the whole memory on phone?
Because 16 gb phone with lollipop only serves about 8 gb free memory
So is the Xiaomi 5 plus not going to be a thing? I can't find anything about it anywhere anymore.
>>53511615
Xiaomi mi4c
xperia x release date when
>>53517071
iPhone 5c
>>53512404
I would like to quickly point out that the S2 isn't 5 years old yet.
Looking to get a new phone, I ordered the Nexus 6p but canceled because I can't stand having on screen navigation keys. Any advice from /g/? I'd prefer a phone with capacitive buttons, like the OPO I'm currently using.
>>53516053
Why are people by chink phones in US they have shitty LTE band support
>>53517680
Why not if you're content with 3G?
>>53511615
I would get the OnePlus X.
A friend of mine has one. It's really fast, good looking and only costs around 300$
When's the time should I replace my Galaxy S4?
How do we feel about the S7? Fuck edge I want a case.
>>53517932
Bootloader's locked, I wouldn't touch it
Nexus 5X or LG G3 for my first smartphone?
Anyone still rocking Note 3 or maybe 4? People claimed Lollipop was a battery eater but that was said like last year or more after initial release. Is it a battery eater today compared to 4.4 Kit Kat?
>>53511615
s5 neo if you don't give a shit about roms?
Anyone who likes Sony and follows their phone trends, I have a question for you.
The Z3 came out in 09/2014
The Z4/Z3+ came out in 06/2015
The Z5 came out in 10/2015
The X Perf. comes out 06/2016
Can anyone who followed the pricing trends of previous models tell me when the price of the Z5 will go down?
I know it will once the XP comes out, but do I have to wait til then to see the Z5 start to go down, or is it going to steadily fall before then?
I'm on an S3 right now and it's starting to show its age, and the Z5 is the only phone that looks appealing.
>>53511581
>What smartphone are you currently using?
Lumia 920
>Pros?
Perfect size (4.5 inch) while being a flagship for its time, runs smoothly despite its age, feature wise is still on par with many phones that are released today and it's one of the last Nokia made phones.
>Cons?
Battery life I guess. Really could have been better.
WHY ISNT THE WHITE S7 AVAILABLE IN AMERICA
WHY DOES NOBODY CARE OR EVEN HAVE ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHY
FUCK YOU SAMSUNG YOU BUNCH OF KOREAN JEWS
>>53520044
>Actually wanting that piece of shit
baka
>>53520044
Why would you want any colour S7?
>>53520059
>>53520066
Why wouldn't I? Seriously asking, because all the reviews say it's the best one Samsung's put out.
>>53520101
You realize that is >>>literally<<< the same as saying the latest iPhone is the best iPhone, right ?
S7 is a bloated piece of junk, just like the Samshit devices before it. Reviews won't ever mention rooting, but the difference now is that it cannot be rooted.
>>53520101
>locked bootloader
>touchjizz
>Samsung
>no root
Everything about it is a con
Should I get a Nexus 5x or a moto x pure? Any downside to the 5x?
What flagship smartphone should I buy?
Thinking of the nexus 6p
>>53520631
Priv
>>53515898
Where did you buy the case? I'm thinking of changing mine to yellow.
LG G3 still worth it? I only use my phone for mostly basic stuff, but it shall not struggle to do that kind of stuff.
>Nexus 5
>Pros: everything (stock + xposed + elementalx)
Cons: battery, no mSD (battery is better with new kernel)
Been using this since launch. Hasn't died on me yet. Solid phone.
>>53520863
>buttons on the back
>ugly ass design
Also people thinking the lg g5 looks like shit, have a bad taste. It almost looks like same like a nexus 5x? I don't understand that meme.
>>53520044
And titanium silver isn't available here.
>>53520893
i don't really care for the button placement and it looks decent.
is there any other reason i should avoid? also, do you have any recommendations in the same price range?
>>53520944
Make sure you've tried the lg g3/g4 in the store first and see if you'll like the interface/buttons on the back/design, before spending money on it. I tried it in the store and for me, they were downers.
Always check shit in stores first before spending money.
One Plus X is cheaper and better.
anyone here owns the gear vr?
should i get it with the s6 for 450 or get the ps4 now for 350 and buy the vr later?
i aint paying 1.5k for pc + rift
so my nexus 5's battery is slowly turning to crap and the headphone jack is fucked
should I get the LG G4? I know the G3 was pretty boss. they're both the same price at my carrier (0$ + $360 over 24 months)
>>53520980
hard to get it where i live
>>53521002
If you want VR, you want PC and whatever VR headset ends up being best supported. Anything else won't be that great.
>>53519394
Does anyone fucking care about Sony phones on this board? Jesus fuck.
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>>53521895
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/14/sony-xperia-phones-generate-highest-unit-profit-in-android-world/
How do you feel about this
I have an LG V10, any questions?
>>53522074
How do you like the buttons on the back and the curved design
>>53516680
>Everything from WhatsApp to FB to LINE to just about anything else is vastly inferior to the versions on other platforms.
This can change (if companies want to) with the already released project Islandwood.
>>53522205
not the v10 guy, but the v10 is not curved
>>53522234
Sure it's not.
Should I get an HTC one m9 for 449usd?
>>53514131
I use the Google text messenger app. Mostly because it works good with Android wear.
>>53519468
I'm running with a 925 right now, and while the design is awesome it's really starting to show its age. With heavy use I need to charge it around 1.5 times a day (assuming I keep it off at night which I usually do). I needed to drive to a place from an airport, and HERE Drive (which is usually beyond awesome at what it does) just didn't work. I had location on and everything, but my position indicator was wrong and would not change. I'm this close to just throwing down money on a Moto G while I wait a few months until I can get a better device
>>53522206
Companies won't flock to it, because with how miniscule the market share is they won't be making W10 apps with phones in mind. Tablets, computers, and Xbox maybe but not phones.
I don't use very many apps, but when the ones I do use NEVER update and are missing features/clunky as hell you know you're done.
Adults don't want windows phones because Android is more plentiful or because Apple has better support and ecosystem. Kids don't want them because everyone has an iPhone or Galaxy, and because WP doesn't have Snapchat or whatever it is that's popular these days. Even if they did, Microsoft doesn't make any mid-range devices and the 950 sucks and is over priced
Does hypersim still work for Japanese phones?
One plus one best phone I've ever owned
I'm going to sell my z5 compact on my country's craigslist/eBay. It's completely new, and I have the original box etc. How much do you think I could ask for it? I'll probably go with around what others are selling for but I just want an unbiased opinion from you guys. Probably either 325, 350, 375 or 400
>>53523635
euro, that is
>>53511615
Galaxy A5 2016
>>53523635
Why are you selling it?
>>53523878
got it on some really good contract deal (I know, crazy right) but I don't really need it. I'd still be selling it at a slight loss but whatever
I'm on the market for a new phone.
Tell me the good and bad things about the Iphone 6s
>>53524361
Well i have a iphone 6S+ and i can tell you it's all good baby.
And this is coming from a Android-shrill.
>>53511581
Ok I'm putting a strict budget between up to 350(max.) Is there any reason to spend more than that?
I had an iphone4. I'd like to stick with apple, but I don't mind leaping over to a an android OS. But seeing the price of the other phones in comparison leaves me skeptical.
>>53524519
>Ok I'm putting a strict budget between up to 350(max.) Is there any reason to spend more than that?
nah, you can get really good android phones for that price. Or a iphone 5s if that's what you want.
>>53511581
Galaxy S3 here.
Pros:
+nice AMOLED screen
+large storage (16GB)
+cheap to get (I guess - I got mine cheap w/ some shitty GlamourS4/N3 ROM - it runs back-to-noot now)
+high res 8M camera
+decent battery life (unless you run it with max brightness all the time,which is a completely stupid thing to do)
Cons:
-got none,it's pretty good
>>53524541
ok sounds good thanks man. Either or, I'm loaning toward android because of the freedom with different file formats.
I think a good screen is what I want most. Don't care about camera or anything like that.
>>53512404
Assuming you have the GT-I9300 international model,go for either back-to-noot 4.4.4,which is simply a port of the Korean S3 ROM,or go for a Android 6.0 ROM. I had 6.0 once but it was sucking battery a lot,while back to noot was just perfect for my phone.
>>53511581
we need a chart for this, like Logical Increments except for phones. It would be great to sort the best phones out there by price, customizability, performance, etc.
Replacing my moto G LTE first gen
What's the best value phone at the moment? Less than 200 burgers preferred
>>53513974
It's not industrial design, but nextbit robin, cat s60, blackberry priv and yotaphone are all gimmicky phones and look more creative than sony
>>53519127
>Now's the time for you to get an IPhone 5s for 200 bux
uhm where?
Can I do the OTA security updates on my 6p without breaking root and xposed.
>>53524585
>good screen
so high ppi meme or normal full hd at 5 inch?
Just got a galaxy s6 for free
what do?
>>53524921
>good screen
>resolution
nigga.....
>>53524939
>Just got a galaxy s6 for free
>what do?
1. Sell
2. Buy nexus
3. Enjoy your freedom and timely updates
my nexus 6p just shipped, does anyone know where google's warehouses are? specifically for shipping to canada?
>>53524994
>>53525044
Probably a dumb question, but where would one sell a used s6?
>>53525087
ebay or swappa (my preference), or if you are in canada, kijiji.
>>53525087
swappa
craigslist if you prefer cash and want it gone today
>>53524994
except Nexus 6 on ATT is stuck on Lollipop
>>53525128
Unlocked ones go for around $200 nowadays on swappa
>>53525148
those on ATT are unlocked.
Nexus devices get carrier-specific builds if you put a sim-card in them.
>>53524921
I think I'd like to try an oled screen. Because I saw some tv's at best buy and noticed a dramatic difference between oled and the lcd contrast/color range. I wasn't sure how much resolution mattered in all honesty. Soo I suppose a solid phone with a nice screen.
Main purpose is to read pdf's and comics. I could get a tablet but I'm truly in need of a phone right now.
So max budget 350... pushing for 400 if need be.
>>53522524
>it's really starting to show its age
When did you get it? I have my 920 since January of 2014 and I still haven't seen any slowdowns or stuff not working.
Actually I'm using S3mini. I'm looking for phones with high durability and battery life, good camera resolution and price under US350. I've been searching about one plus x though there are negative reviews related to customer technical support and software problems. I'd be glad to know your suggestions, I don't know what would be the best choice for me yet(considering the price).
Phone: Nexus 4 with CyanogenMod
Pros:
-4 years and still working fine
-got it for $200
-have never used a screen protector; still 0 damage on screen except for a tiny scratch on the bottom right corner
-screen is still perfectly responsive in all areas
-all the buttons still work
Cons:
-battery life is absolute shit
-camera is absolute shit
Probably gonna get the mi5 when it comes out. Maybe the OnePlus 3 depending on the specs and price.
Good USB type C to A cables for Nexus 5X? I usually trust Anker but reviews say the fit isn't tight enough for the 5X.
Anyone know if there is a root for galaxy s6 active yet?
>>53526096
the one from google obv
>>53522615
>project islandwood
>they won't be making W10 apps with phones in mind
Yeah... that's why bridge can work pretty well.
But yes, Microsoft should offer Redmi3-tier hardware or better at the same price if they want market share back. They can also bet on x86 cpu for continuum with desktop software (tho, not likely).
>>53526572
Looking for cables that aren't sold out.
my Zenfone 2 nightmare
>buy Zenfone 2 on Amazon
>it's chill for six months
>screen starts to distort
>attempt RMA with chingchong customer service
>they want $25 to send me a fresh one, or for free I can send them the phone
>customer service seems very shoddy, plus I've dropped it a few times, concern is raised that they may charge me retail for a replacement if they decide I damaged it
>buy ebay screen for $20
>replace screen in 30 minutes, easy peasy
>power on, LCD is shattered underneath glass
>seller agrees to mail another one from china
>need working phone now, buy LG G2 used on Amazon
>phone shows up, looks nice
>power on, digitizer has enormous dead zone covering half the screen
>order LG G3 used on Amazon, will send G2 back when it arrives
>3 days later, "unable to deliver" inexplicably
>call Amazon
>"they sent it back to us, you cannot pick it up at the UPS facility"
>please send me another one, they have seven in stock
>"we can't because we only fulfill for this company, we will have to issue you a refund, this will take 2-3 business days"
>bend over, take it, order another G3
so now I have $400 locked up in this shit and haven't had a properly functioning phone in like ten days
t-thanks Amazon
>>53525991
My brother has a OnePlus X, he loves it and has had no issues with it. Even though I spent little time using it I was very impressed with it. It feels like a flagship phone and the software is great.
Am I shadowbanned?
>Phone
Lg G4
>Pros
Best camera of it's generation
Micro SD slot
Close to stock android
Personally I like the power/rocker buttons on the back
>Cons
Battery life not as good as others (not terrible though)
Not as powerful as others (not terrible)
>>53527002
Forgot:
Pro - nice leather back and damn near uncrackable screen (I've dropped it so many goddamn times on so many hard surfaces with only minor knicks near the edges) means no reason for a case
>>53527002
What do you think about the G5?
>>53511581
>using
q10
>pros
qwerty, smoothness, brilliant OS, build quality, gestures
basically everything
>cons
bb is officially dying and even most hardcore fans are probably not denying it now - facebook just dropped support for the platform (leaving users with pathetic browser shortcut icon instead of proper client) and BB/RIM fails to give a fuck.
My Q10 will be missed.
>>53527056
The idea of ad ons sounds interesting in theory, but I figure it's going to be a huge pain in the ass in reality
>>53526844
serves you right for buying cheap junk.
how bad is the Nexus 6 (not 6P) with burn in? Having a hard time deciding between it and the 5X for my next phone.
>>53524361
good: everything
bad: 6 months from now you'll be looking at other apple products to buy. The apple ecosystem lure is real.
>>53521913
Good for Sony. I'm still using an M2 and I've been blown away by the performance and build quality for such a cheap phone.
>>53511581
>What smartphone are you currently using?
GS4
>Pros?
It's not an iPhone. My Nova rices look good on it. MicroSD.
>Cons?
The status bar and the old Chrome search bar are burned into my screen. Bloatware out the ass. It nuked one of my microSD cards 2 years ago.
I think I'm going LG this time around.
>>53526096
Monoprice.
How bad is the HTC one m9? Should I get a Nexus 5x instead?
Hello /g/. I never ask stupid questions like this here but this is my current phone (chinese milestone 2 with slidy keyboard). Is there something similar that I can get that runs 4.1 or higher (rather than my 2.3).
Recs?
Secondary question: can the new cat phone be rooted?
>>53527963
wrong photo but you know what a Motorola slidy keyboard phone looks like.
>>53527963
Cross thread:
>>53527803
IPhone 5s.
I like it, good phone.
Rate my home screen. GPE htc one m8 reporting in here.
What are the best phones available at the moment?
>>53528600
>2 clocks
>2 temperatures
>temperatures don't even match
>so many god damn botnets
>ugly
>messy
>games
>shazam
>on screen buttons
>on screen buttons not even in the right order (at LG let's you put back on the right, so you can forgive them)
10/10 troll homescreen
>>53511581
The lock button on my Galaxy S5 is starting to break (basically have to mash it to lock it).
So if I was to upgrade, I was thinking of a getting an s7, but I'd rather hear your opinions first.
I need a new phone. Convince me to not get an iPhone
>>53528664
>on screen buttons not in the right order
what the flying fuck are you talking about?
Do you actually think Samsung has the right order when literally every other manufacturer (barring some Samsung wannabe chinkphones) has the back button on the correct side aka the left?
Also on screen buttons are fine, much better than Shamesung's iPhone ripoff home button and backwards recent apps and back buttons.
I will agree the rest of the homescreen is either just really bad taste or a troll.
>>53528725
I can't, really. Depending on what you have now the android phones out right now are really lackluster. It's hard to tell someone to upgrade from a G2 or a Z3 when you look at what you've got atm.
iPhone 5 masterrace
Pros:
Very nice design, if not the nicest looking phone of all time. The last good black iPhone color option. Flat edges so it can stand on it's side. Durable, no case since I bought it at launch but still in pretty nice condition after a few drops on asphalt and tiles. Still running very smooth, it was a bit jerky for a while after iOS 9, but they must have done something in an update recently because it's running just as smooth as my iPad Air 2. Has an insane amount of accessories designed for it. AirDrop. Siri is great, but still has a lot that could be improved.
Cons:
The bad battery hasn't improved over time to say the least. No touch ID. Even though I feel the camera holds up very well I still feel like the most tempting thing about getting a new phone is getting a better camera. I want to list more but I honestly can't come up with more, anyone wanna help?
inb4 >iOS
>>53527186
>facebook just dropped support for the platform
BlackBerry developed their own Facebook app. Facebook didn't drop support for shit, BlackBerry dropped Facebook support for a platform they killed. Personally I couldn't care less, I don't use Facebook.
>>53511581
>What smartphone are you currently using?
Note 5
>Pros?
Incredible screen, performance, and camera. The call quality is also top notch, very under-appreciated. The pen is fun to use. It's useful at times as well. And if you decide to never use it, you still have a very high end phone.
>Cons?
Battery life is awful. Some stock apps ruin their Playstore versions. For example, the preinstalled Microsoft suite is broken. And you can't download the working versions that you would use on other devices. Speaking of which, there's a whole lot of bloat on the phone in general. You can ignore 98% of it but it might still annoy you.
>>53528907
have you ever used Android? I've been on Android since the G1, but with all the shit in the news lately, I've been kind of wanting to give iOS another look. Back in the day iOS had massive shortcomings (basic shit like multitasking, copy and paste, etc), but it seems like they've fixed most of it.
Siri seems to still be a goddamn joke, but other than that, are there any shortcomings left?
>>53528725
No microSD card slot
No file explorer
Propitiatory cables
iTunes
Shitty green/blue SMS bubbles that change depending on whether you're messaging another iPhone user or not
>>53524811
>Can I do the OTA security updates on my 6p without breaking root and xposed.
You can but you need Flashify and the *latest* FlashFire. But you should generally wait a few days until TWRP has been updated to ensure compatibility with the updates.
>>53530003
>Propitiatory cables
>iTunes
>Shitty green/blue SMS
Autism
>>53530003
Anon your replying to here
>no microSD card slot
Fair enough my current older phone only has 16 gigs of storage and it's getting real annoying without external storage
>no file explorer
Does Android have one?
>proprietary cables
So?
>iTunes
Shit is that the only way to transfer files onto my phone?
>SMS bubbles
IDGAF because >no friends
>>53530323
>Does Android have one?
It has several. I use ES File Explorer.
>>53530323
>Does Android have one?
Are you for fucking real?
Which file managers are safe, which are botnets?
>>53530057
you cannot
OTAs are delta updates on the block level, but Xposed changes /system. so those delta updates cannot apply anymore.
>>53530460
>>53530558
>3rd party
>New Facebook update for BB just uninstalls the app and replace it with a link.
Ok. Whose brilliant is this?
>>53531064
>3rd party apps don't count!
holy shit you apple cucks are desperate
>>53531146
BlackBerry's, they developed their own app. If they're not going to do it anymore what better choice than to direct you to the web browser?
>>53511581
ok, ive narrowed my choices down to the 5x or the redmi note 3 pro
pros for the 5x
>nexus phone, used and like nexus brand
>good camera
>reliable, good customer service, will "just work"
redmi note 3
>cheaper
>killer battery life
>pretty good camera still
>about as respectable specs
>expandable storage
I dont really know where to go here. last phone was a zenfone 2 that I put paranoid android on, it was alright but it had a lot of problems, and with zen ui it was horrible so I had to nigger rig it to work, dont really want to do that again
I had the original 5 and i love it, was easy to work on, great support, great development, everything was good except shit battery life and camera
at this point battery life and the camera are most important to me, followed by good performance and then I guess using the phone for music, although that isn't as important, I have a music player but it's one more thing to carry
what should I do here?
>>53531207
its like a big fuck you to their customers.
Youtube is a link, FB is a link now. I wonder when will everything on BB be a link to the web browser.
>>53531266
They dropped BB10OS, why the fuck would they continue app development for it?
>>53531266
Also YouTube is a link because the browser is the YouTube app. Works better than the official YouTube app on Android.
What's a good phone with a removable battery, sd card slot and IR sensor?
I didn't care for the Galaxy S4's touchwiz but I dug the universal remote app that it came with
>>53531319
You're looking for an IR emitter
>>53531299
they confirmed that they dropped it? I refuse to believe.
>>53531348
It hasn't been confirmed but it looks rather grim
>>53531334
My mistake, sorry
>>53531365
that faggot chink does a great job driving every company he manages to the ground.
>>53531387
I dobut BlackBerry's going anywhere, they're just not focusted on smartphones anymore.
>>53531189
>only smartphone OS has been Android
>points out lack of built in feature
>>A... Apple cucks!!!
>>53531403
*focused
>>53531405
His point is that unjailbroken iOS doesn't have a file manager. Period. You need the Chinese to hack your operating system to get such basic functionality.
>>53531441
Thanks for explaining it to me without going full Google shill on me. Is iTunes required to transfer files onto iPhone from a computer?
>>53531473
>iTunes required
Yep, it's not that big of a deal though. Once your library's configured on your PC you just plug it in and it autosyncs. You can even set it up to sync over Wi-Fi
Do you guys have any recommendations on a good case for the LG G4?
>>53531673
No.
>>53531505
Do I need an iTunes account?
>>53531756
The same account you'll have if you want to install any apps
>>53511803
How much is the Moto x play there? My dad's got one and he loves it. Camera is pretty damn solid in most conditions, and the battery is huge. The screen is 1080p at the 5.5inches tho, and isnt anywhere near as nice as my 6P
>>53522303
>G4-640x643
>G4
Smooth move Ferguson
>>53525421
ayyy got my lumia 920 a little more than 3 years ago, running 8.1 because fuck 10. buttery smooth, battery is still prime
>>53523635
bump
>>53527002
How can you deal with that DPI for blind people?
I have an LG G3.
Pros: Removable battery, MicroSD card slot, good development community (Fulmics is fantastic), battery lasts me through the day easily
Cons: The phone would've been better off with a 1080p display in my opinion.
I was amazed this happened earlier. Typically I only get about 4-4h30m of SoT.
>>53529859
Well, theres the filesystem for one, which isn't there. It never mattered to me, but it seems like it really does to a lot of Android users for some reason. That still doesn't mean you can't have one, it's just that I think Apple makes their phones with basic functionality and expect the user to expand upon what features they want with apps. For example, there are lots of file managers on the app store that act just as if you were using the real file system, I don't really see a problem with these as they do the job just as good. Apps are of course still sandboxed so for security reasons if you have say, an mp3 file (shitty example) in your file manager and you want to open it in a third party music player, you'll have to open the file manager and select the files and then send them to the music player instead of the other way around. It's a shitty example though because third party music players can access your normal music library and you could have just put the files directly in the player instead of the file manager to begin with.
The biggest con here though, is that if you run Windows you'll have to connect your device with a cable and then open iTunes to transfer files to or from the phone, but it's not as much of a hassle as it sounds like.
I can definitely that there were things on Android back then that I still can't do on iOS, but never have missed those things. I guess it depends on the user, I would basically recommend an iPhone to absolutely everyone unless they are a hardcore Android user and couldn't live without it for various reasons.
But just to answer some stuff
>No microSD card slot
Probably one of the biggest turn offs for other people that I can totally understand. There are ways to circumvent this, but they are mostly clumsy and not good solutions at all. iTunes is great for managing storage though, and I have yet to fill up my 16GB model.
>>53531673
Otterbox Commuter.
Got a Galaxy S4 LTE running CM 12 myself, not too bad, battery is a problem though, but I have a power bank so no biggie
Does the S7 have the best camera on the market currently? Asking for my normie friend.
>>53533611 cont
>>53530003
>Propitiatory cables
That I wish Apple would just let everyone use, they are fucking great and can be used for so many things like video cables, docks, headphones and accessories.
>iTunes
I can see this one, it's dated and Apple admits it, i think they confirmed they were working on redesigning it. It still does it's job very well though.
>Shitty green/blue SMS bubbles that change depending on whether you're messaging another iPhone user or not
depending on wether you're sending a safe encrypted iMessage or if your conversation is pretty much public using SMS
>>53531756
Basically this >>53531827, but you don't have to have one of you don't want to.
>>53531441
>what are apps?
>>53533879
You're fucking retarded
>>53511581
I'm looking at buying a LG G4 since it's on sale, I currently have a moto g (1st gen) with LTE and sd card slot.
The phone is an extra inch larger which I hope will be okay but I'm mostly concerned about battery life. I haven't charged my phone for 3 days and used it on a couple commutes to watch some videos using 4G (turning mobile data on/off when needed) and it's at 85% now with cyanogenmod.
I am really worried about the battery life of this new device sine my battery life is currently amazing although fast charge will help a lot with any problems I have.
>>53530323
If you don't have friends why do you want the fashion accessory anyway?
Looking for a phone for browsing /g/, twitter and web.
Nexus 5X good enough for that?
>>53535184
Of course but with no expandable storage 32gb version is mandatory and expect to run out of space if you want to store music and other files on it.
>>53515898
Is camera still so good after upgrade to Windows 10? I'd like to try it, but I heard it goes shit then
I can have an Honor 5x for 80€, what do you think of it?
It's compared to the one plus x and the redmi note 3.
Is the blackberry Q10 still a worthy purchase? I'm looking for a smaller version of a Passport basically.
>>53535319
Definitely
>>53526890
No.... You are...... Anonymous!
[Suspense music plays]
Any Australians in here? Looking to go on a cheap prepaid plan but they all rip you off hard. I don't use my phone a lot for calling or texting but I don't want to short myself either.
>>53535547
The new prepaid plans looked pretty damn good to me. I managed to talk vodafone down on their $40 a month red plan to $36 a month on a 12 month contract with 6gb monthly data and ofc u get more and the data pool when combining plans. +ulimited call/text.
For prepaid I'm not really very knowledgeable but the prices have been getting a lot better, you should check ozbargain out as well for more info.
My dad was paying #190 a month for his 10year old buisness mobile plan and i recently updated him to a new plan with an extra 6GB of data for $150 less... Prices have changed a LOT over the past 3 years or so as well. previously there was no plans below $50 with unlimited calls/text and over 2-3gb now there are plans with all that around $30.
Currently own a z2
Should I get the nexus 6?
I'm afraid of the size and the worse battery life
any apps that function as an actual radio (scanning local stations and all that) and don't have ads/aren't hot garbage?
Can someone explain the LG G4 bootloop issue a bit better? I bought a H815 version and have read that this model has bootloop issues, can I expect to see this on new stock? I remember something about devices with newer serial numbers not having this issue.
Has anyone tried S7 or S7 edge?
I've had the one plus one since beta (stock rom), which is strange for me) and it's a beast. I found no mention of this phone here.. Where are you from? https://oneplus.net/oneplus-one
>mfw no smartphone will ever top the 5 / 5S in term of design
>>53536606
pffffthhahahah
Good joke
>>53536606
>>53536638
Two best smartphone designs thus far. N9's tie to software was fucking crazy though.
It's a shame that iOS is riddled with small problems that require Jailbreaking to fix. I was considering a 5se (or whatever they'll call it) if it kept the 5/s design language. But if it can't be jailbroken I'll have to move over the android (fine but I prefer a boxier aesthetic and am not sold on the z5c because of DRM keys, etc).
>>53536774
Crazy good, that is. Though there's just too many problems with Meego Instance to keep using my N9 nowadays.
>>53536796
Get a Lumia 920 then, it's pretty much the same as the N9 design wise.
>>53528907
Looks pretty nice on renders but like shit IRL. 5s is top tier though. It's funny how minimal changes can break or make design.
>>53536638
This is an ugly, fat monstrosity.
>>53536803
I had a Lumia 720 for a while and it was pretty great. Though I'm hesitant to go back to Windows Phone now that application support seems to have broken even more and they've change interface design in WP10.
I have read that it's possible to Interop Unlock WP10 though and play around with lower level settings. This appeals to me somewhat as it's something I liked a lot about jailbroken iOS and rooted Android.
does someone have the 5X 16gb? Does the 16 have enough space? Considering getting it since it's cheap and my carrier doesn't have the 32gb version.
>>53536606
>5/5S
Not bad if you're after minimalistic design but it's awful to hold in hand.
I really liked black anodized frame and even the way it wears over time.
Have one myself but haven't used it since I got Z3C.
nexus 5x vs oneplus x?
>>53535314
Go for it
Can somebody give me a list of FOSS alternatives to commonly used apps?
LG G4
Pros: literally everything, except
Cons: battery life
I want to create a recommended Android app infographic. What do you guys value when it comes to Android apps? I have thought about this already, but I'd like to confirm we value the same thing.
If you know of pre-existing Android rec infographics, handy sites, etc. please share.
pls halp
Samsung A5 (2016) or Nexus 5X 16gb
>>53537871
>touchjizz
no
>>53533756
It should be the Z5 if going by pure hardware, but Sony's software has much to be desired.
>>53537492
I don't understand the battery life issue. Just get a Zerolemon battery. It even comes with a case that turns the awkward, curvy, angley design of the phone into a nice, symmetric, boxy, flat phone. And lasts like 3 days with heavy use.
androidfag here
I'm thinking about switching to either the Priv or 6S. How much of a mistake is the former?
Lumia user here.
I've seen that they are killing Here Maps on Windows Phone in a few months.
http://360.here.com/2016/03/15/important-information-about-here-apps-on-windows-phone/
I am ready to leave the platform when this happens.
Where should i go for good offline navigation and offline maps? IOS or Android?
>>53538337
If it's only the Map app that you are using then the maps app on Win 10 is just as good.
If you are using their other apps (HERE transit etc) then yeah, I don't blame you at all if you wanna move.
>>53538366
Here Drive+ is the app i use the most (and OneNote but i've seen it on IOS) because it werks, and it werks offline.
>>53538183
>muh megapixels
kek, z5c owner here, the camera on the z5 line is not shit, but I wouldn't call it "the best"
>>53536606
My dream is a speced out stock Android phone in a 5inch screen 5s form factor
