Come here to discuss since the other guy's thread failed.
I currently have an LG L50 Sporty and it's getting a bit rusty as of late, takes a while to open/close apps and it's overall getting very lazy.
Due to some happenings I got ahold of a Xperia LT30, and comparing the specs it doesn't seem all that better, if at all. I was told it had some issues registering the SIM card and it sporadically stopped to register it completely, rebooting itself when it happens.
Also, the thing was imported from Burgerland so it has a shitton of at&t bloat I have no use for, so I don't know if making a bloatless Android install would be a good idea. I'd have to learn to do it too, since I've never done an OS install on a phone at all.
Would you say it's worth it to make the change? I want to be sure before going for it since I have a lot of games, saves, files, images and whatnot on my old one that aren't really impossible to move but I'm almost to lazy to consider it without being 100% positive.
Thoughts on the HTC One A9?
I'm a light user and mostly use my phone for Group Me, Texting and Social Media shit. Due for an upgrade and I really don't want a Galaxy S7 or the LG G5.
Currently rocking a HTC One M8, but the battery has become kinda shit.
>>54037281
>Galaxy S5
>Zerolemon 8500mha extended battery case
>LiquidSmooth ROM (if they still make that, haven't checked in decades)
Shit, I even want that now.
I want to get a second device to fiddle with. Work has me on a iPhone 6s but I miss android.
What's the best bang for my buck that has an unlocked bootloader or can be unlocked? I want to screw around with ROMs.
Would be nice if it could actually be used comparably to my iPhone but I'm not super picky.
Around $200 or less would be preferred.
>>54037454
Forgot to add: WiFi calling and texting
>>54037117
id go for a moto g 2nd gen desu senpai
>>54037117
Is the s7 good? I'm thinking of upgrading from a z2.
>>54037627
Yep. Touchwiz in my opinion is the only negative. Camera is godly, fast as fuck.
>>54037543
Thing is I already have the LT30 at hand.
I don't really have the cash to buy a new phone but this one I got from an acquaintance free of charge.
In fact, I'm testing right now if it's still doing the SIM rebooting bullshit.
>>54037639
Cool. Might get it then.
>>54037510
Since the S5 just got it's bootloader unlocked, I'd say the S5.
>>54037665
That's what I was thinking, but I wasn't able to figure out a way to tell what device CID a phone has without having someone have some android knowledge.
As in, you can just say to someone "Hey what does it say under the battery?". My understanding is it needs to start with 15 or something.
>>54037648
sell it and buy a new phone
I accidentally cracked my iphone 5s screen 4 days ago. The night it happened, my screen is still responsive, but the morning after, i can barely slide to unlock my phone. Why is this happening?
>>54037746
Your iPhone is kill. Consider getting an android phone, the zte warp elite ($100 on amazon) has 2GB of RAM and a microsd slot that accepts 128GB microsd cards.
That's what I did anyway, I used to have an iPhone 4 before that.
>>54037746
The crack probably spread or was deep enough to affect the digitizer. You can replace the screen for like $30 now. Check around town, someone can probably swap it for you.
>>54037882
lol more like $60, people have to pay bills
Just get a warp elite senpai, trust me.
>>54037937
Uh, no, like $30. Stop spreading misinformation.
>>54037965
>>54037937
i'm living somewhere in asia anyway, its going to cost me more than 60$ i supposed. Oh well, atleast i know what to do.
>>54037965
Nigga $30 might cover materials for an iPhone 5S since anon up there btfo his digitizer too. Fixing that shit for $60 is pretty fucking cheap and probably will only cover the repair guy's meals for the day.
>>54038010
Oh then nevermind the warp elite only works with a US carrier (boost mobile). You're gonna have to settle for a $100 moto e (1GB RAM) or $220 moto g (2GB RAM version) if you want to save money with android.
>>54037117
I got a used Nexus 6 without a charger and am using a normal charger for both it and my Nexus 5. The N6 takes a long time to charge.
Will the fast charger damage the battery in the long term? How about the wireless charger? Which one should I go for?
>>54037510
>>54037665
someone correct me if im wrong but can't the G3 be unlocked really easily?
they're basically the same phone spec-wise but the g3 is cheaper
how much should i be paying for an unlocked used LG G4? supposedly in great condition
>>54038728
$250 is the going rate, talk em down to 230
>>54037281
I think the Galaxy Note is the only thing that fits your description.
>>54037397
The M8 is a flagship whereas the A9 is not so you might be disappointed by performance. If you're okay with it being potentially slower then the A9 is a solid phone. But so is the Nexus 5X.
I'm >>54036674
Was not trying to making a /spg/, but would appreciate any insight. About to go to T-Mobile and get G4
>>54039011
Can I have your G3?
Is there anything I should know about buying new iPhones over ebay like this one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-iPhone-6S-Latest-Model-16GB-Gold-Unlocked-Smartphone-BNB-/141959418025
I was going to get an SE but for the same money I could just have a 6s instead, but I'm not sure if you can trust someone over ebay like this.
>>54039114
LOL
I had a Moto G 2
>>54039133
Use swappa, dont use ebay
>6"- 7" display (fuck off manlets)
>removable battery
>mirco sd card slot
>IPX78 water/dustproof
>dual stereo front facing speakers
>Finger Print sensor on the back
>Stock Android
>unlockable bootloader
>Official cyanogenmod dev support
no such phone will has or will ever exist right ?
camera, ram, internal memory aside this is the GOD phone
Ok OP here again, rather than just fucking up sometimes, now it flat out refuses to register the SIM.
Each time I put it back in it reboots saying it detected a SIM card, then it loads back up again still saying no SIM card.
I tried firmware update with that Sony PC Companion shit and it's still the same.
Apart from that the phone is in top notch shape. It's obnoxious how the one thing phones were made for is the one thing it's not working on this one.
Apparently there's some other dudes with the same problem in the forums but the one mod that strolled over is just parroting the same stuff any tech support says.
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-T-TX/LT30p-automatically-reboots/td-p/597087
I don't want to have this phone go to waste. I can't even sell it if the fundamental shit doesn't work.
Wat do?
Is there any reason to get the LG g4 over the g3?
>>54039441
Nope
>>54039441
y not the v10 instead ?
>>54037281
basically a Galaxy Note 4 if you want every function youve described. Or you could go Nexus 6P 64gb or 128gb but that's upwards of $500.
>>54037281
LG V10
>>54039282
Because that's not a phone, it's a fucking tablet.
>>54039626
well 5.5"-6" then I don't want to carry around a tablet but I still have to carry around my phone for visual shit so a 6" or even a 7" would be good
>>54039555
>LG V10
He said shitloads of battery time.
So what's the consensus on the HTC 10 fellas?
>>54037281
Galaxy Note 4 with a Zerolemon case.
>>54037281
no need to remove the battery... pic related Redmi Note 3 pro after nearly 3 days of use.
I was thinking about getting my first smartphone and leaving verizon so I can get one without a data plan.
What I'm looking for
>something fast and responsive (the only android device I've ever owned is a transformer prime and it's been a laggy, unresponsive nightmare)
>good gaming capabilities
>expandable storage
>decent camera
>unlocked would be nice, but not really necessary if I like the plan I end up getting
Like I said above I'm looking for a carrier with no data plan, so I was considering Project Fi ($20/month) with the Nexus 5X or T-Mobile ($25/month) since they have a lot more phones to choose from
and lastly on a sort of related note: are there any phones that have a built in gamepad or was the Xperia Play the only one of it's kind?
>>54041149
budget?
>>54041149
Play is alone in what it is. 5X is a great phone but isn't expandable.
Currently have a Motorola moto X pure. Still have yet to root and such. Is it worth it? I mean I know what I can do with root. Not looking to install Cyanogenmod, just stuff like Greenify experimental features, use Titanium backup to remove some system apps, install custom recovery etc.
Main thing is xposed Framework. Does it work on Android 6.0?
>>54041179
I'd say a max of 200, though obviously I'd like to go lower if I can
I'm looking for a new phone that is as good or better than the Samsung Galaxy S4
What it must be is:
>same or more powerful processor
>same or smaller screen
>same or longer battery life
>space for micro SD card
>same price or cheaper
I've been looking for a while but I've been out of the phone market for too long to be in on the new stuff.
>>54041180
well that kind of sucks. It'd be nice to keep all my music separately on a microsd
Z5c or Z3c? I'm upgrading from a fucking Moto E 2.
I went from a first gen Moto G to an LG V10 and I am officially done with the concept of giant phones.
Aside from Z5c, what are my options?
>>54040408
It's amazing
>>54041234
Galaxy S4 from boost mobile is your best bet.
specs:
>quad core krait 300 @ 1.9 GHz CPU
>adreno 320 GPU
>5" 1080p screen (441 ppi)
>2GB RAM
>2,600 mAh battery (removable)
>16GB internal + microsd slot
The $30/month plan from boost offers 2GB (grows to 5GB free) of high speed data then unlimited data at 2G speeds. I know you said you won't use data but it's always good to be able to use it just in case.
A bit of an unrelated question but are there by any chance several types of microSIM cards?
Like, the arrangement, size or shape of the pins.
best phone for around 200$? preferring chink shit
>>54041610
see >>54041480
You also get access to the cheapest unlimited high speed data plan available ($55/month).
>>54041480
This is not a good deal.
They are much better and newer phones than that for cheaper like the LG G3 or hell even an S5 or Note 3 is that price used.
>>54041641
s4 is better than note 3
>>54041662
redmi 2 and huawei p7 have same specs but are cheaper
Good root apps?
I like ad blocking and battery saving, but for some reason ADP won't block YouTube ads
>>54041641
seconding this...
id never pay almost $200 for a fucking shitty sprint CDMAids version of a 3 year old phone
>>54041641
>>54041718
He's the lowest seller on Amazon for the S4 so he's steering people to buy this piece of shit. He's been posting the same thing for weeks.
My recent apps in my app drawer got removed (Google ROM)
How do I get it back?
>>54041641
>This is not a good deal.
It really is.
>They are much better and newer phones than that for cheaper like the LG G3 or hell even an S5 or Note 3 is that price used.
The price is for a brand new S4 and no way in hell you will find an S5, G3, Note 3 for $179 brand fucking new.
>>54041740
How horrifiying.
>>54041782
The only reason they're brand new is no one wants to fucking buy them because Sprint is a shitty CDMA carrier and the S4 is an old piece of shit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GOOD-Used-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-SM-N900P-32GB-Black-Sprint-4G-Smartphone-553-/182084571048?hash=item2a65160fa8:g:KvUAAOSw-RRXBrXd
>>54041823
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-G3-VS985-32GB-Verizon-Unlocked-GSM-AT-T-T-Mobile-Red-Excellent-/371600728770?hash=item56852122c2:g:MFEAAOSwubRXEBqk
>>54041782
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excellen-Samsung-Galaxy-S5-Sport-SM-G860P-16GB-Blue-Sprint-4G-Smartphone-A-/291688923894?hash=item43ea03c2f6:g:BpYAAOSw9N1VgZAr
>>54041740
Nope, opened the link and amazon gave me the default best seller (don't know who). This is the first time I posted this phone, I have been recommending the LG Volt to ultra poorfags last week though.
>>54041718
>id never pay almost $200 for a fucking shitty sprint CDMAids version of a 3 year old phone
That's fine do as you like but most people are drawn to boost's $55/month unlimited high speed lte plan (with 8GB of mobile hotspot data for free).
Can anybody say something about the Snapdragon 615? I dont want to play heavy atuff. Just web, messaging etc.band occasionally some 2D games. Considering the Honor 5X but no idea if the SoC is a letdown. Reviews on similiarly equipped devices are somewhat mixed...
>>54041882
>This is the first time I posted this phone
You literally have been copy and pasting that exact post for weeks.
Stop.
Also Sprint has fucking garbage coverage
>>54041884
> Snapdragon 615
DON'T. It has an overheating problem. the 616 is basically the same without the issue. Redmi 3 etc got it and it's fine.
Is there any new phone with high end specs and that's somewhat cheap that have a custom ROM community right now? I've been running Cyanogenmod ever since I got my first Android, a Galaxy S3, but it almost feels like I have to say fuck it and go back to stock soon.
I currently have a Oneplus One and I want to try a phone with a smaller screen, I've been looking at the Xiaomi Mi5 but I don't know if it's going to get any custom ROMs so I'm thinking about just picking it up anyways and run stock on it for while.
Also, am I the only one who misses Holo? I love the design, it felt so futuristic. I installed CM11 on my S3 today just for that sweet nostalgia.
>>54041823
>>54041840
>>54041854
Stop shilling used phones nobody wants that shit.
Also
>boost
>shitty sprint cdma carrier
cool story bro. pic related is 25.6MB speedtest done afyer already having used ~40GB of data this month
>>54042110
>cool story bro
Stop viral marketing you fuck.
Go somewhere else.
>>54040408
Hasn't released.
Looking to be the best phone this year.
>>54042132
>Stop viral marketing you fuck.
Whatever dude, I'm just an ex t-mobile customer that found a better deal. I just don't like the "le boost is shit" may may. It's really not and you fucks almost convinced me to never try them.
>Go somewhere else.
Even if I was a viral marketer why the fuck would I come here? We're all just a bunch of neets and disgruntled workers on an unpopular chinese cartoon forum.
pic related 200MB boost mobile speed test.
>>54041903
>You literally have been copy and pasting that exact post for weeks.
>Stop.
>Also Sprint has fucking garbage coverage
Well that wasn't me, sorry people like the fucking phone so god damn much. Also coverage really depends, yeah it sucks ass in some places. But that goes for verizon, at&t, and t-mobile. In fact one of the reasons I dropped t-mobile was because lte coverage was dogshit and download speeds stayed at 2mbps most of the time.
>>54042408
Am I supposed to be impressed by 7.5mbps?
>>54042496
Well I am. I've been torrenting on my phone for the past week which is why I've already used ~40GB of data.
What carrier and how much do you pay for your unlimited high speed data plan?
>>54042536
Family has 4 lines on AT&T. Most of them have 5GB DataPro plans but I have an old unlimited data plan. Something like $250 for all of is but that's unlimited talk and text too.
>>54042562
Well good for you man, sad to hear at&t doesn't have an unlimited high speed data plan for phones anymore. You hang on to that plan as long as you can, that download speed is breddy gud. I'm fine with my slower download speeds, I can still download my chinese cartoon episodes like 5 minutes each episode so I'm okay with 6-8 mbps of download speed as long as I can use as much data as I want to.
Friend is offering me a HTC One M8 for $200, but it's the Windows version so i'm not too sure.
It's brand new and everything and my iPhone 4 is about to kick the bucket
>>54042692
Never get a windows phone, not only are there no apps but the OS is dogshit in general.
>>54042692
Literally $100 more than it is on ebay.
Also WP is trash.
>>54040629
Nearly 3 days use
*time on 10 hours
>>54041590
Nope the chip is the same is the outside shape of the card that changes
>>54040408
$100 off if you preorder now
HTC1008 is promocode
Redmi 3 Pro, Oneplus X, or wait for Oneplus 3?
I am thinking of upgrading from an S5 soon. What is/are the best phones that have the following
>4.7-5.1 in screen
>A screen that makes sense. No 4k MEMEOLED bullshit.
>SD slot
>A lightweight os, no manufacturer shit
>Rootable would be nice, but its not a real dealbreaker
>Not samshit
Really just looking for a mobile music player and internet browser. Don't need the newest stuff, but I also need to pick something from Verizon's current stock.
What are the reasons to NOT get a S7 over the HTC 10?
A lot of the reviews are simply saying S7 is basically the exact same thing, except a bit nicer.
Found a Galaxy Discover. What do ?
>>54043197
give it back jamal
Does anyone know something decent I could get for Virgin Mobile without DESTROYING my wallet?
>>54043154
Sense>Touchjizz.
Used phone ~140$
T-Mobile, At&t or unlocked is fine
>>54043268
S6 ?
>>54043313
Was thinking much cheaper. Volt 2 any good? Specs look decent for the price.
>>54043391
nigga just switch over to boost mobile. The zte warp elite is $99 on amazon and has like 2x better specs in everything compared to the volt 2. Boost can keep the same phone number from virgin btw.
>>54041416
Z5c, z3 is reaching the end of its life support
>>54043413
Other than that what are the benifits of switching to boost? I've been with virgin for a long time and i get unlimited everything for $30 a month because I've been with them so long.
>>54043307
You can get a 2015 Moto E new for a little less than that price, or possibly an older flagship.
>>54043485
You also get unlimited everything for $30 a month. In addition you get access to the unlimited high speed data plan for $55 a month.
The $30/month plan includes 2GB of high speed data which will grow to 5GB of high speed data. After that unlimited data at 2G speeds.
>>54043616
I already have one. It over heats after watching muh anime after a 20 minutes in and the headphone jack gets fucked up every now and then
hi. my name is Din.
Do you guys have any opinions on Blackberry Priv?
Do you guys have any recommendations a good phone to get with an active custom rom community so I can get a hella minimal ROM that uses as little resources as possible?
Do you guys know what carries will have the huawei p9 in the US? That sure is a faaancy camera.
Trying to switch off of iOS. Used to have Android before that but switched to iPhone because all my Androids were laggy useless pieces of shit that made me angry every time I used them. I never had a real flagship though, and I'm hoping that if I get the RIGHT android, it will provide a nice, smooth experience.
So anyone feeling like the media is purposely drumming up the HTC 10? Because there was nothing wrong with the M9 except the camera. So now they fixed the camera for the most part. Suddenly it's a huge comeback.
>>54043937
Ad bux.
>>54037117
is the G4 still worth it? my 6p is shitting up and i dont feel like spending another $550 on a phone.
>>54043197
Undiscover it
>>54043937
paid reviews + click bait
>tfw the Verizon Note 4 finally got a bootloader unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/note-4-verizon-bootloader-unlock-t3358913
>>54044000
kek, also trips checked
I've been using my Galaxy S3 since 2012 and now it's performing too poorly for daily use and it's constant crashing is driving me crazy
I've been looking at the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro because it's sudden price drop. Is there any drawbacks of being a chinese phone?
>>54043423
Z3 will get android N. Z2 is definitely death and stuck on M.
>>54044000
underrated.
>>54044051
>Is there any drawbacks of being a chinese phone?
Yes, /g/ will shitpost about you all day long.
>>54043937
Or maybe it's just a great phone. I don't think there will be another phone as perfect as this in 2016, the only thing missing is a removable battery.
Also
>nothing wrong with the M9
>housefire first gen snapshit 810
>>54041590
Older (pre 2013) have bigger copper area. If your phone use nanosim, you shouldn't cut them by yourself (even if you have the puncher)
Ask your provider for a new one
>>54043197
>wifi hotspot
>burner phone
>>54044143
Is it possible a phone couldn't be detecting a microSIM because the copper area is too large?
I was trying this phone before with my old, old SIM and it wouldn't recognize it even though it's still a micro port, then I tried it with an uglyass-cutted microSIM with a smaller copper area and it worked just fine.
>have g4
>kinda slow, Snapchat for instance takes a few seconds to open
>the screen will randomly turn on when I set it down
is g5 worth it? I still have a warranty on this phone, so if I brick it, I can probably get a g5 for maybe $100 (warranty plus difference)
On Verizon, is it possible just to take the SIM card from one phone and put it in another, and have everything just werk?
>>54037510
Nexus 6
>>54044201
I use my sim card from 2010 and I've no problem with any of the newer smartphone (even though I have to cut them to fit in my tablet). Prolly you should just replace it with newer one
>>54041149
any other responses?
I wish there were more good small phones, the iPhone SE is perfect in size and feel. Maybe some other good ones will come out within this year.
>>54037510
If tablets are viable, have a look at Nexus 7 2013
>>54043086
OnePlus X
>>54043937
Or maybe it's that the phone has a few things like this over the M9 -
>USB C for faster charging plus more reliable connector unlike the finicky though cheap micro usb
>MUCH better profile, bezel is gone, still big screen
>Capacitive unlock
>Much more powerful processor
>Now 4gig RAM and knowing android you need it these days, all these fucking animations and pretty though costly
>MUCH better camera
>2 day battery
>ALL bloat removed. Sense was already very bloat lightweight and HTC decided to go full neckbeard with these specs too and just make it one google app for everything with bootloader privileges I hear.
>Fucking DAC better than any phone out there, including G5 with it's shitshow modules.
This is THE /g/ phone spec wise, only problem is the price which HTC always puts on the high side.
I'm going to cyanogen my S4 LTE that runs the Google play edition 5.1 ROM at the moment. Is this a good idea? Phone is going good still. No issues.
>>54041149
5X. Nexus phones are extremely easy to hack (flash custom roms, root, etc.)
OnePlus X if an SD slot is a must.
>>54044302
Check this shit out.
The one on the right works fine as far as I could tell even if it's shoddily cut.
The one on the left is mine. I've had it since like 2010 too. That one flat out doesn't even get registered on the new phone, but it works perfect on the one I have currently.
They're both technically micros, but their pins are different. Could this be why it's shitting out the phone?
>>54043981
>my 6p is shitting up
Explain?
Looking for a cheap phone:
-Around $100. $150 tops. Less preferable.
-Large screen. Preferably 5.5in+.
-Preferably with root, custom ROMs, Active Community, etc.
>>54045021
Moto G. It's a bit above your price range, but I've got mine and it's solid af. Budget phone feels like a flagship
>>54045021
The zte warp elite fits that description except the custom ROM and active community bit. Not sure about root.
>>54045021
ZTE Warp Elite
>>54041216
I've got a a Moto X Pure running stock 6.0 and I can confirm that Xposed framework works great.
>>54045018
Just slow in general, and the Bluetooth radio is dying, again. Reset to stock a bunch of times, and my 2nd replacement from el goog.
I wish I could get a Samsung W2016. I'd love to have a good Android flip phone.
>>54045167
Try flashing cyanogenmod then, it fixed my Nexus 4 problems.
>>54037510
Pick up a Freetel Musashi when it launches stateside?
>>54044956
What is your new phone? Is it locked by the carrier? If not you may need to go to mobile network on your phone and set it to allow 3g connection only
If your problem persists, you should go to your network carrier and ask for new sim
>>54045021
If your not a burger, consider Xiaomi or Meizu
Is the Nexus 5x ($200) worth it if you can get on Project Fi?
Does any other phone compete at the $200 price point?
>>54045412
I'm the OP. That one from the pic.
I know for a fact this particular carrier doesn't lock it since I distinctly remember the person who gave it to me had this same carrier.
Shortly after it did start rebooting itself when it stopped registering the sim for a second, which always forces a reboot on this model. I don't know how their sim looked in relation to that comparison pic I posted but I do believe it was older than mine is already.
One thing though, it never got to the point where it didn't even acknowledge the sim like it's happening with mine, it just rebooted constantly but on startup it did recognize the card until it eventually reset again.
When I tried the sim on the right it worked first try, and that only leads me to guess it must have something to do with the copper area of the sim. That's pretty much the only clue I have, and if it ain't that then I honestly don't fuckin know what it could be cause the rest of the phone functions A-Ok.
>>54045544
I would highly advise you stay away from phones without a microsd slot and meme carriers. mSD cards will only get cheaper and the cloud sucks. Having more local storage is always better and being able to use as much data as you want to for a fixed price is always better imho. Project Fi can end up costing you greatly if you use too much data even if it's just one day.
For the $200 price range I think an S4 from boost would be better. Though specs are not as good they are still way better than a moto g. You also get access to cheap data plans including unlimited high speed data.
>>54043937
That wouldn't make much sense, since it would pay more to shill for the big behemoths like apple or samsung. It's more likely that reviewers in the media know HTC is doomed if they don't manage to have a commercially successful product this year, so there must be some pity in their willingness to hype the HTC 10.
On the other hand, there isn't any major or obvious flaw in this phone, so it's hard to say anything bad about it, without being a finicky cunt.
The only people who are criticising the 10 are S7 e fanboys who need to justify their purchase to themselves and maybe some nexus owners who feel the nexus hype is being overshadowed by the 10 hype.
opinions on Blu?
Is there an app that functions as a persistent "taskbar" with my recent apps displayed at the bottom?
>>54043937
The htc 10 has had very limited coverage iin the media. I haven't seen any news about it in the mainstream media, like it happens when apple launches a new model.
It was mostly tech sites which covered the htc 10 launch. So probably 95% of normies don't even know about it. Heck, Zuckerfeld's fake event had more coverage than the htc 10 and most people don't know and don't care about it.
What cell phone plans do you guys have
>>54045874
The T-Mobile prepaid deal
$30 a month
5GB LTE, unlimited 2G after
100 minutes
unlimited texting
Seriously a great deal, especially since T-Mobile has gotten a lot more LTE in the past few years. Also, streaming music doesn't count against the cap and you can take advantage of their binge on thing that also makes video streaming not count against the cap. The only shitty thing is my Nexus 5 doesn't have LTE band 12, so I can't take advantage of a lot of their new coverage, but I just preordered the HTC 10.
Is the 950 XL any good?
>>54045874
basic verizon talk and text plan for $25. Thinking of switching to Project Fi or T-Mobile so I can get a smart phone without data
>>54045976
Windows Phone is the biggest sinking ship there is, and Microsoft's silence since W10 rolled out is all but proof they've given up.
If you still want one, be warned that app support has not changed at all since WP8.1
950 and 950 XL are overpriced and not worth the cash. If you want a big phone consider the Note 3, or my personal favorite, the Moto X Pure. Both are huge. Not sure how much Notes go for, but Moto X Pures are about $250-300 cheaper than the 950 XL.
Are there any other controller/cases like this? This one's only available for the s6 and s6 edge so far
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kiPD-KwCbQ
>>54041936
I've heard good things about the G4
>>54046085
>NFC
>good for anything that requires low latency
I'll pass
>got the ringplus Ageless deal earlier
>using $20 prepaid phone ESN as a placeholder
In a few days on 4/17 they're basically banning all new activations unless the device has a 12 month minimum activation history woth previous provider. AT&T, T-mobile both accept phones from china like Xiaomi, so I hope there wil be a way to get them on Sprint's MVNO sometime. cdma octa-core phones for <$100 are such a great deal compared to what's available in the US.
>>54046261
I'm not looking for something specifically with nfc, just a case with a built in controller. I'm not a fan of things like MOGA where you have to attach the phone to a clamp that sits above the controller
>>54045635
Noted.
>>54045369
That doesn't have an audio jack. It includes a micro usb to 3.5mm adapter. Kinda a big flaw IMO, unless they change it for the western release.
I'm looking for a phone with a god-tier battery life
Any recommendations?
Why the fuck does every phone I always buy end up having multiple hardware issues? My v10s front camera is busted along with the volume up key. The only phone I ever owned that didn't give me any type of issues was my iPhone 4 . I just want a phone I can rely on and not have to always fucking worry about
>>54046886
Dem Coreans and their quality control.
Thoughts on BLU phones, particularly the Vivo XL, the Life XL, and the Life One X? How is their gaming performance and their overall responsiveness?
>>54044751
>>54043937
I really like my M8, but the battery's turned to shit lately. Parents have offered to get me a new phone for my birthday, should I go for the 10 or the 9? Is it really $200 better?
What do you guys recommend in terms of antivirus apps for Android phones?
>>54047065
I had 2 phones from BLU. Build quality is great but as far as their gaming performance, they're OK. BLU is a straight up budget brand who only recently broke into the market of offering phones with 4g LTE and faster CPU's that aren't mediatek shit.
>>54047214
>>54047249
>mediatek shit.
I never owned a smartphone before so I'm new to this. What's wrong with mediatek?
get an s6
>>54047066
It is monumentally better.
The m9 has been trashed on /g/ for decades. Do not make this mistake.
You're also in the exact same situation as me funny enough.
>>54047285
older and slower chips in general. Their newer shit actually keeps pace with Samsung and Snapdragon stuff but they're EXTREMELY closed source is just about every regard. Phones with MediaTek chips in them usually are a bitch to get root, and custom ROM support is non-existent because of the closed source shit.
In budget tier phones, old MediaTek chips don't support 4G LTE either so they're stuck on standard 4G. Recently though I've started to see phones under $200 with Snapdragon 210/410 chips in them like the LG K7 I bought my little sister. Cost me $110 at the T-mobile store outright. Snapdragon 210 (supports 4G LTE), 1.5gb RAM, 16gb internal space, MicroSD slot.
Having owned 2 phones with MediaTek chips in them, (BLU Energy and BLU HD 5 Windows phone), they run great for basic tasks but do not expect the world from them or top tier gaming performance.
My HTC M7 is slowly dying. Would an M8 be a noticeable upgrade?
>>54047065
I see those for sale at Fry's all the time
>>54047319
>waste of battery overkill res for DOA VR
"no thanks"
>>54047386
Microcenter has them too. I had the BLU Energy. 1gb RAM, Quad core MediaTek chip, no LTE. But came with stock 5,000mah battery and I was getting 5 days of life off a single charge. BLU phones run damn near stock android too. I had maybe 4 apps that were pre-loaded and all but 1 was removable. Good $120 spent with no regrets.
>Gave it to my little sister who broke it.
>>54044301
Isn't the battery life pretty poor?
>>54038482
I was under that impression as well. Anyone else clarify?
>>54044706
OnePlus X doesn't work on Verizon.
>>54044046
HOLY
FUCKING
SHIT
I can't fucking believe it. Off to Swappa for me. Best news in a long time lads.
Anyone know anything about t mobiles binge on plan? I'm currently on it using 6 gbs of data so that I can get data free music and youtube, but is there an option to get those covered without signing up for so much data? I barely use 2 gbs of it.
>>54047381
Nah it's questionable that it will get more software support after the 10. They usually deliver more updates just to the last gen. Even if the sd801 2gb ram and adreno 330 should be able to run N it depends on the devs.
>>54047486
>>54044046
S5 is also unlocked now as well using the same exploit.
Does the ZTE Warp Elite have an unlocked bootloader or any community support?
>>54044821
yes, look for "stable" builds.
My shitty S3 is stuck on a firmware that can't be unlocked
Woe is me, stuck on Touchjizz.
Best general flagship phone choices for Europe? Carriers here don't do branding bullshit, if it matters.
>>54047959
Nexus 6p. Bought one a week ago and loving it so far.
>>54048002
The 6P sounds like shit though.
>>54047959
Wait for the HTC 10.
>>54048010
Why? If you need microsd and removable battery, then yes it's probably not for you
>>54047798
Wat? Or is it some shitty carrier variantti?
>>54048023
I meant sounds as in literally
Junk chink DAC
>>54047959
This >>54048020
Maybe wait 6 months for the HTC nexus.
But don't get the nexus 6p it looks disgusting imo. Monthly security updates are sweet but the lightweight bloat of the HTC 10 got even more reduced so you'ld get pretty fast updates too. Another HTC 10 pro is the mSD slot, better speakers&dac and aluminium unibody.
>Inb4 samshit laggy touchjizz
How is the HTC 10's screen compared to the S7 or 6P?
>HTC 10's camera is garbage
I guess every phone needs its crippling flaw.
>>54048094
If it had the best components the suppliers would rape them on costs. Everyone (makers/brands) is competing to 1) design within their means for max profits. 2) acquire supply lines for components with guaranteed min orders/reliable outputs to meet demand. 3) undercut the competitors.
I think if a phone in Q2 2016 had the best body, battery, cameras, display, processor, ram, antennas/radio/connectivity, etc it would retail for like $900. And the market for that is so small it doesn't justify pursuing a model like that. Sure Apple sells their shit for that much but they control the core development inhouse and component supply lines for their own devices through corpprate partnerships (like a retainer for a lawyer).
>S7 has a great camera and decent audio but is stuck with TouchJizz and exaggerates colors
>HTC 10 has great audio and is quick and light on bloat but has a shit camera and an overly dim screen
>6P is open, has a solid camera, but is a fucking brick and sounds like crap and has no micro SD slot
Are there any phones out there that don't underperform to a crippling degree in any area? Any hope on the S7 maybe getting custom ROMs at some point?
>>54048094
Source needed but seems plausible.
>>54048067
HTC screens were always pretty good even without jumping on the amoled aka eye hurting colors train.
>>54048148
>... It would retail for like $900
Ye this
>>54048161
Sources on the HTC 10 screen mocking?
>>54048178
The camera is fine from a hardware standpoint, if a bit slow. There's some problems with HTC's camera app that they're going to roll out a patch for. Mostly the focus going crazy in low light situations, and strong colors screwing with the colors of the entire picture. Software issues, not hardware ones.
>>54048094
It uses the same sensor as the 6P, which is quite decent. It's just software problems and the laser focus being a bit screwy right now.
I have picrelated Nexus 5 and looking for a replacement. Any advice?
Requirements:
>300-350$
>Good ROM support (quick updates, root+xposed)
>At least 5" and FullHD screen
>32GB or SD card slot
Ideal phone for me would be Nexus 6P or Note 5, but they are still too expensive.
Anyobdy know if we can expect a good compact phone this year?
I'd go for Z5 Compact but the camera is subpar as fuck.
Currently using a N6P, I like it but I'm starting to realize I basically use it only for messaging and 4chan so I'd like something that can be comfortably used with one hand.
>>54046722
HTC Thunderbolt
Since I saw a lot of shilling regarding Xiaomi on /g/ recently I want to ask if they are good phones. Is the Xiaomi Mi5 worth buying? I want a flagship but I don't want to spend as much as a S7 costs.
>>54048238
>>54048254
HTC fixing software issues on their phones is like saying Samsung is gonna get rid of Touchjizz anytime soon.
>>54044821
I'm running cyanogen M nightlies on mine with zero problems. Go ahead.
Hade the opportunity to feel out a HTC 10 in the store today in Europe. It feels amazing in the hand, much better than my Samsung S7, and HTC Sense is really, really lightweight. It's the closest UI to stock android right now.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi 3 a good phone to get for technologically illiterate old women?
Does it come with a good ROM or should I put a different MIUI/CM12.1 ROM on there?
>>54048393
>>Since I saw a lot of shilling regarding Xiaomi on /g/ recently I want to ask if they are good phones
Chinese botnets are never good.
>>I want a flagship but I don't want to spend as much as a S7 costs.
Tough shit, get a job kid.
>>54048474
Nice shilling
>closest UI to stock android right now
Lol, you say that like it's a good thing.
>this bread is the least covered in shit compared to all the other breads that are covered in shit
>>54048500
Calm down ameriburger.
>>54048538
>ameri
Oops!
>>54048488
>if you aren't getting a expensive phone you are a kid
Nice argument you got there.
>>54048550
You clearly want a flagship but can't pay for it. Thus you're a kid. Go on along and buy your chink shit for $25.
>>54048599
>adults cannot experience financial hardship
hmm
Is the LG G4 worth it?
Best budget android for around 150-200$?
>>54048599
>not everyone can afford an expensive phone
>lol ure a kid
Sometimes I wonder how people like you end up here and spew their retarded opinions on this site, all while getting mad for a simple question.
>>54048343
Bump!
>>54049222
Nexus 5x maybe? Also moto x pure
>>54048696
Xiaomi Redmi 3
>>54049247
5x doesn't even seem like an upgrade for me. It's two generations newer, but still feels very incremental. Also it looks like ass compared to 5 (or 6p, but that's another story). I'd get Xperia Z3 instead of 5x because it's cheaper and not that much worse.
Moto X Pure also isn't worth it, but thanks for bringing it up since I've forgotten about Motorola completely.
Damn, I'm quickly realizing that I'll just have to wait until Nexus 6P or Note 5 drop into my price range.
Looking for a sim free phone for like 150£. Currently thinking about Huawei p8, Wileyfox or Sony MP4 Aqua. Any other recommendations? And what should be the best choice?
>>54049410
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
>>54049435
where can i buy it in britbongland
So the S7 is just a garbage normie phone, right? iPhone by a different name?
>>54049465
Pretty much
>>54037281
samsung galaxy a9 pro
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a9_pro_(2016)-7903.php
does anything come close?
>>54049456
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_308823.html?wid=3
From here if you want a original one. Or from here if you want it in stock and want to pay a bit more to arrive very fast and avoid vamal taxes
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-Snapdragon-650-Hexa-Core-5-5-3GB-RAM-32GB-ROM/32597684693.html
>>54049515
Forgot to say that the seller from AliExpress I gave you also sells a legit phone and not a copycat, but on AliExpress if you don't pay attention you can get scammed.
>>54049531
>>54049515
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-32GB-DualSim-Fingerprint-Unlocked-Snapdragon-650-Grey-/331827059531?hash=item4d426f1b4b:g:M78AAOSwAvJXCQBy
Is this the real deal? Also do you know if it will run with talkmobile sim? Read somewhere its not working with all uk providers.
>>54049606
Never buy a Xiaomi phone from ebay. I personally heard only bad experiences with phones from there. How I said if you don't trust AliExpress you can buy from GearBest, but you must wait for the Europe warhouse to restock, or else you can buy from China and have the chance to pay vamal taxes.
Also this are the band the phone has for 4G
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Check if some of them are compatible with the ones provided by your carrier.
>>54049656
The thing is i dont have a phone atm, and can not wait for 20 days delivery from China. Really like the idea for Xiaomi but...
>>54049672
If the software is the problem luckily for you the phone has Cyanogenmod already, so you can wipe the chinese botnet.
Also if you buy from the link from AliExpress you will get the phone in max a week, if you choose DHL as transport method (you will pay a bit more, but you will avoid vamal taxes and have the phone fast) (also you can return it if you don't like it).
>>54049318
>Moto X Pure also isn't worth it
It's literally exactly what you asked for
>>54045874
boost mobile, $55 a month - unlimited high speed lte. Used like 35gb of mobile data last month.
>>54049705
Store:Shenzhen Top-One Trading Co., Ltd this guys right?
>>54049897
That's the one. Also you have the link above.
>>54047745
I don't think so. I've been using the stock android 5.1 it came with and have had no problems with it.
>>54049909
going for it , thanks anon.
>>54048696
boost mobile s4
>>54049932
Don't forget to check what bundle and color you want, and choose DHL. Also read the description carefully, because maybe you will find some things you don't like.
Help guys, I have a Nexus 6P which I like but I'm realizing that brickphones aren't quite for me and my manlet hands. What's a good phone that can be comfortably used with one hand?
>>54050025
Xperia z3c or z5c
iPhone SE
Xiaomi Redmi 3 (not the Note)
what is the meme of "touchjizz" actually mean when you are using a galaxy device.
What is it doing thats bad?
>>54050031
>Xiaomi Redmi 3 (not the Note)
I've been curious about those chinkphones for some time but after some research it seems like they cut a bunch of corners to lower the price and it results in pretty poor user experience.
>iPhone SE
That's pretty tempting desu but I gave the iPhone 6 Plus a try last year and despite the fuckhugeness of it, having to use iTunes for everything is a pain in the ass
>Xperia Z5C
That's what I'm leaning towards right now. Only drawbacks is pretty shit camera and Sony being a faggot with updates, otherwise it's a real beauty.
Tough choices ;_;
>>54050069
The only phones worth from Xiaomi right now are the Mi5 (not the 32gb version though, and the Redmi 3 Note Pro (the Snapdragon one with 3GB of RAM). Avoid the rest if you can.
>>54050069
Yeah there's no much choice on the 5" area.
Also there are alternatives to iTunes, but it's still a PITA having to use a program just to transfer files, I agree.
>>54050034
Touchwiz is a custom GUI developed by Samsung that has had a history of slowing down phones due to either poorly optimized code or too many fancy animations.
It is extremely simple and easy to remove (no root needed): just install another custom launcher like Nova. Though it won't remove touchwiz completely it will remove the lag that it can cause.
However most versions of touchwiz have been greatly improved and optomized and don't cause the lag that it used to on phones like the Note and Galaxy S2.
>>54045874
boost, $30 per month. Get unlimited call/text + 4gb of high speed data then unlimited data at 2G speeds. I can also use my phone as a mobile hotspot for free (uses high speed data). I also sometimes get a $10 2GB data pack some months to extend the high speed data amount.
I'm currently deciding between getting a Nexus 5x (project Fi) or some other phone like the G4 for ATT. Is there any other good phone in the $200-250 price zone? Is Project Fi a meme? Should I just go the extra mile and get a G5?
