If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features and size.
Good resources:
>reviews, specs, comparisons
http://www.gsmarena.com
http://www.phonearena.com
http://www.kimovil.com
>frequency checker
http://willmyphonework.net
I've got a S4 currently and it's time to upgrade. I've been thinking on going for a phone with a bigger screen since a phone to me is more of a mobile internet/media machine than a device for calling. I was looking at the Note 4 and LG V10. Is there much of a difference? The V10 is only 50€ more and it's much newer and seems to have many small improvements.
Any other options I should think about?
Sup /g/uys, i'm new so please don't be too harsh.
I live in Italy, and I need a smartphone under 200€, with a micro SD card slot. It shouldn't be too big, but I don't really care. I won't use it for work.
Does it make sense to get a new Xperia Z3 right now? I want a cheap-ish phone with pretty good specs, and there are lots of Z3s on ebay for less than 300$.
Should I consider something else?
What is the best android phone out right now?
>>54054531
Nexus 6P.
>>54054569
>he fell for the cloud storage meme
>>54054531
S7/7E/HTC10.
>>54054508
>Does it make sense to get a new Xperia Z3 right now?
Not really.
>>54054467
Redmi Note 3 Pro.
>>54054597
What?
>>54054633
No expandable storage nigga
Anyone using the lumia 650? What are your thoughts?
I have had both iOS and Android phones and would like to give windows mobile a shot. I don't really care about customisation and apple isn't in my price range. I heard the 950 wasn't so bad but I'm afraid it might be too big, any feedback?
>>54054667
And? Not everybody needs over 64gb.
I have a 32gb phone and there have never been less than 8gb of free storage.
>>54054668
>windows mobile
Deprecated&DOA.
>>54054691
Is it because you don't or can't anon?
Seriously, ask yourself that question.
Got an iphone 6s plus 128gb today
Cant even try it since it demands sim card and im waiting for it in the mail. I hope i didnt buy a meme
>>54054724
Can you please tripcode yourself so that I would filter you once and for all?
You're fighting the wrongest of battles: the pointless one.
>>54054772
>wrongest
The irony.
>>54054459
I've got the S3 and I don't think it's time to upgrade you faggot
>>54054600
why not?
Looking for a 300 euro-ish phone
Features I'd like it to have:
5.5" screen
Long battery life
1080p screen, Amoled is a plus
Stock (or near stock) android and updates for years to come
So far I've been thinking of Oneplus one, xperia c5 (was too big), Lg g3 and honor 5x
each of those have their own up and downsides but none have all of those features mentioned above
Got any suggestions /g/ or am I fucked with the 300 euro budget?
>>54054898
There are much better phones st ~300$.
>>54054763
what is no sim card mode
>>54054945
There is no option like that
I can choose language then it wont let me go any further or do anything else without sim
>>54054920
OPO2
258€@
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-oneplus-two-phone-Oneplus2-oneplus-2-FDD-LTE-5-5-1080P-Snapdragon-810-octa-core/1194377_32424640342.html
>>54055035
how the fuck is it so much cheaper than the oneplus.com store?
seems a bit fishy, I've personally never bought anything from aliexpress
>>54054228
No problem. It sounded good to me as well, but then they've got a hook in you. Go through the manufacturer if you can. Unfortunately I think apple is the only one doing this right now.
I have the Galaxy S5 and it's trash. Overheats like a toaster and crashes twice a day. Don't think I'll be buying from Samsung again. Any other decent alternatives?
>>54055006
you can't put it in GSM only?
>>54055076
Official shops are always more expensive.
aliexpress is safe. you have buyer protection and many @ /csg/ have already bought phones from there.
It's 326.88€ at flosmall
http://flosmall.com/collections/smart-phones/products/oneplus-two-sandstone-black-3gb-16gb?rfsn=204142.c104a&variant=13994017670
>>54054531
Probably the S7 or 6P. Depends on your goal. S7 has the better camera, 6P for community.
Want to upgrade from a G3.
What are my options? Want to have a good camera, good battery life and if possible external sd.
>>54055121
Do a factory restore?
>>54055076
because exchange rates mayn
>>54055131
Uh not sure what gsm mode is. I googled and it appears that even on unlocked (am yurope) iphones you might need sim on first activation on a brand new phone. Other than choosing language all i can do is emergency call there are no options i can see so, i just have to wait for my new sim
>>54055076
Also, It's 258€ for the 3/16gb version.
The 4/64gb version is 310€.
>>54055133
okay, thanks anon
I thought you could buy onplus phones only from their website since none of the local stores had it or anyting, but now that I looked into it I found a webstore from my country that also has it cheaper than the oneplus store
>>54055187
Settings > Carrier show up for you?
>>54054920
G3 is God tier, though don't expect "frequent updates for years to come"
Note 4 or Nexus 6P?
>>54055249
Right, that's only what they do at launch with the invitation system. anyone can sell it now.
>>54055151
Note, S7, 6P
>>54055271
No settings to find. It specifically tells me i need to put in a sim card with no pin to activate the phone
>>54055390
damn. stupid iphones.
>>54055390
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er-t1_6Yz64
Inb4 that tard recommending people pay fucking $200 for a fucking "new" 3+ year old S4 on fucking shitty CDMA Boost Mobile.
>>54055495
is that a bad deal for a phone you want to work on Sprint MVNO
>>54055495
I don't see anything wrong with them doing that. It's better than a moto g, has more ram, better screen, better SoC, and a removable battery for the same price.
>>54055495
I would never get it because I'm not poor and can spend twice that for a phone. But for somewhat on a budget what's wrong with that phone and boost mobile?
>>54055546
>>54055547
Yes but you can buy S5s and LG G3s used for cheap than that price, especially Sprint ones.
>>54055572
Nobody buys used phones, NOBODY. If you're that fucking poor get a brand new $10 flip phone until you can afford a brand new smartphone. Spent $200 on a used Note 3 only for it ro completely fucking die on me even after replacing the battery with a new one TWICE. Fuck used phones.
>>54055613
Cool.
I've bought plenty of used smartphones in the past 6 years and they've always been fine, other than worn out batteries which are like $10 to replace. If I have any other problems (Which I have never had) I would just return them to Amazon or the eBay seller. Like christ where are you buying your used phones a fucking alley?
>>54055572
used phones are usually garbage though. $200 for old used hardware is worse than new old hardware, regardless of utility.
>>54055667
/g/ is too autistic to deal with the fact someone else may have touched or used their stuff before they bought it... just ignore them.
>>54055690
>adopting a bastard phone
cuck
>>54055741
waah waaaah ma ma someone ewse had tuch this phone and use it befoooor!
>>54055495
Thanks. Now I know what phone to get
>>54055613
I buy used phones all the time, it's awesome. Swappa for the win.
>>54055495
I was thinking about getting a moto g but fuck that this phone is perfect.
>>54055286
Yeah it's great but the two things I was concerned about was the quad hd display, since I've read it consumes alot of battery making the "big" 3000 mah battery feel not-so-big and the fact that it's a two year old phone so it probably won't get updates for much longer.
But it feels great in the hand, the camera and auto focus was awesome and it seemed like a quick and snappy phone even tho it has the lg skin and quadhd display
>>54055778
this. I've gone through a one m8, lg v10, and s6 over the past year through swappa and they're always perfectly fine.
>>54055667
>>54055690
>>54055752
>>54055778
Good for you that you've had no problems with used phones, maybe you're all blessed or something. I've gone through 2 used phones already before I got a brand new Sony Z3, I'm never getting another used phone in my life. If you all want to gamble your money away on used phones, go ahead. The rest of us will buy brand new phones like normal rational human beings.
>>54055685
if that's your mentality than save up for something newer than a fucking s4. It's fucking trash... I had the phone when i was still in highschool and I'm about to graduate college now
>>54055834
how is it gambling my money away if we live in a world of fucking 90 day return periods and laws regarding that sort of stuff.
>>54055867
Because used phones can fail after that, new phones have like 2 year warranties. ;3
Those Redmi notes, do they get community updates?
>>54055846
any recommendable 5.0" 720/1080p, LG or Samsung devices from Sprint/Virgin/Boost? 5.5" G3 is a behemoth.
Why is the Nexus 6P such an amazing phone, /g/?
>>54055921
Just get the boost s4 everyone keeps shitposting about you cdma cuck.
>>54055915
They do. Has Cyanogen, ASOP, etc.
>>54054531
HTC 10
Free screen replacement + 2 years of 100 gig google drive storage remember if that means anything to you.
>>54055976
well I have 4GB data for $15/mo and more calls/text/mms than I will ever use for free.
>>54055921
>intentionally buying a Samsung device
Enjoy your touchjizz
Even LG's disgusting UI is better.
Also:
>CDMAids
>>54056262
Go fuck yourself, shill. Go advertise to reddit.
>>54055799
The quadhd looks nice, even though it drains more battery
Also LGs skin is bearable, as a G4 user I'm ok with it. The laser focus was and still is amazing
Guys, should I buy a Moto G or a Galaxy J5?
>>54056262
That's sad m8
>>54056457
Consider the boost S4 everyone keeps shilling. Specs do look good desu.
>>54056457
Those are both terrible. Get an S5 or G3 from Swappa or that shit S4
>>54056486
>>54056518
i'm kinda of a poorfag, so i'm looking for a decent smartphone <200$
>>54056557
Boost s4 is $179 on amazon family member. There is also the warp elite for $99 but has moto g specs (except ram is 2gb).
>>54056557
S5 or G3 are $130 or $150 respectively used on Swappa.
You can get other shit like a Nexus 6 or G4 or Note 4 or Moto X or One M9 for ~$200.
>>54056593
>S5 or G3 are $130 or $150 respectively used on Swappa.
Fuck off we don't recommend used phones here.
Waiting for Mot G 3rd gen to reach <$70 to turn into a data-only GPS device.
Can anyone recomend a phone aroud 150-200€?
>>54056593
Dude stop recommending people used phones, it' gambling money. Gambling isn't healthy. If he wants an S5 then he should get a flip phone until he can afford a brand new one.
>>54056593
Whoops prices have fallen:
G3: $110
S5: $140
Moto X: $140
M9: $190
G4: $220
Nexus 6: $220
Note 4: $240
>>54056614
>>54056637
Give me a fucking break. PayPal buyer protection, else do a chargeback on your credit card. Get familiar with your consumer protection.
I bet you only brand new vehicles in cash, right?
>>54056423
yeah the skin I could live with. I'd probably use the google now launcher anyways
I just don't see the need for a qhd display on a smartphone. It looks great, one of the best phone displays I've seen, but I'd much rather have a better battery life and a full hd display
>>54056637
>>54056614
>we dont recommend used phones!
>used thinkpad threads with 300+ posts
>it's gambling!
>csg threads with idiots rolling the dice on chinese garbage phones tampered with by resellers
hahaha stay classy g
hello, what do you think of the BQ Aquarious Cyanogenmod phone?
I'm looking for a new phone, but around the £200 price. I dont need top camera etc, but its gotta be updatable and decent for a few years.
>>54054531
S4/s5 mini
I'm thinking on getting an iPhone 6s, should I wait so they can drop in price? And when should I buy if I'm going to do so
>>54056838
*6s+
>>54056680
This is the problem: phones have a limited lifespan, 2-4 years depending on usage. There are 2 main phone killers, batteries and internal NAND.
Battery:
Most phones have cheap lithuim/li-po batteries that have 300-600 cycles of good use before they fail or have problems. With a worn out battery you can get permanent damage on phones because they can malfunction in unpredictable ways. This isn't too much of a problem with phones that have removable batteries since you can replace them for like $20 but is a hassle to deal with.
Internal NAND:
Most phones also have cheap MLC NAND with cheap controllers that have under 1,000 write cycles before they fail or develop hotspots (because cheap controllers mean bad wear leveling). Average use on phones can wear out the internal NAND significantly or create hotspots if the controller is really cheap. If the NAND is really worn out the phone will one day shut off and refuse to turn on no matter what. If there are hotspots the phone will constantly malfunction before dying completely.
>tl;dr
phones have short lifespans and are not worth getting used no matter what. Your car analogy makes no sense since cars are expected to function 5-10 years but phones are not.
>>54056710
Why do you think /spg/ and /csg/ exist on their own instead of a single consumerist whore general? /spg/ hates /csg/ and used phones.
Why are there no cheap good phones on the market? I bougth a nexus 5x and it was worse than my lg g3 so i send it back.
Recommend me a phone
>buying anything but an iPhone 6S
Enjoy your inferior experience.
>>54056970
Lol you fucked up m8
>>54056970
Only cheap and brand new phones you can get are from MVNO carriers like boost. They subsidize the hell out of phones to attract more goys. They usually sell cheaper on places like amazon rather than their main website.
>>54055076
>how the fuck is it so much cheaper than the oneplus.com store?
Gook magic
Modular phones when?
>>54057000
We're not all homosexuals though.
>>54057042
>le apple is gay meme
nice meme
>>54057064
It's not though, every iPhone user I see is literally either a women or some homo. I literally see and hear you faggots talk about your shitty overpriced butt plugs everyday I ride the metro and get my fucking coffee from Starbucks. Kill yourselves, nobody gives a shit you shelled $1,200 for your golden ifag 6s plus buttplug.
>>54057126
>Starbucks
sure you're not a homosexual?
>>54056918
I wonder if there's any way to check the NAND health on Android. My S3 is on its 4th year and I'm curious what is the state of the internal storage.
>>54056557
Redmi 3. ~$130.
If I just want to mod it and get updates, is a nexus phone my only choice?
>>54057158
I only go there to get iced coffee every now and then.
>>54057190
No
>>54057190
There's plenty of choices without much work, but the nexus line is the only one that out of the box by default extremely friendly to mods.
Someone feel free to split hairs and correct me.
>live in Canuckistan
>exchange rates are absolute trash
>cry myself to sleep
Redmi 3 Pro from Aliexpress or Oneplus X from their site?
Note 5 skipped Europe and Japan, but if this list is true it's coming back.
I got my first smartphone two years ago, but I've always been interested in the Galaxy Note.
>>54057174
Nope, your phone is now at the end of it's estimated lifespan. Expect it to completely fail soon or malfunction and then completely fail.
Interesting fact: phone manufacturers could use 64/128GB internal nand with high quality controllers for a few more dollars in material costs but don't because they would last too long and they wouldn't be able to jew you to buy a new phone every 2-4 years.
>>54057274
Explain my dads iPhone 3G then still working perfect to this day... Wtf?
Is there a way to install CM on micro SD card slot and boot android from there ?
>>54057317
talking out of his ass
ignore him
>>54057317
>Explain my dads iPhone 3G then still working perfect to this day... Wtf?
Probably didn't use it much at all. Manufacturers expect the average user will be a teen/collage student browsing the web and playing vydia every day.
>Is there a way to install CM on micro SD card slot and boot android from there ?
Nope, only real solution is to get a new phone before your old one suddenly faints. I'd keep a phone for 4 years max provided I didn't use it much.
>>54057274
More like end of the guaranteed lifespan.
>>54057317
My iPhone 3Gs works as well, but I haven't been using it much since I got my S3 3-4 years ago.
On the other hand, my dad's 3Gs died from battery expansion. Makes me wonder if keeping old phones is a good idea.
>>54056970
the unwashed masses all buy their phones on 24 month contracts and usually only spend 100-150 upfront so their really isn't a market for midrange phones, your best bet is to buy last years flagship phones
4,5' best screen size
>>54057579
5.7" best screen size if not larger
So, I got Redmi Note 3 Pro. What now?
>>54057721
Nothing. You fell into the trap and now they have your money.
>>54057721
Use it?
>>54057033
yeah what happened to aura or aurora w/e
>>54057766
Ara. supposedly it's coming out at the end of the year but I haven't seen anything official from Google about it
>>54057126
>goes to starbucks
>calls others homosexuals
>>54057721
Where did you order it from, and where did you get it shipped to?
Also pics
>>54057247
I have a 16gb Redmi 3 but I live in the US and it's unusable for now except 2G service. It's a really nice phone though.
>>54057798
sneaky googs. they wanted to fully roll out Fi as a vehicle for it.
>>54057858
I ordered it from Honorbuy's European warehouse. The delivery fee was rather large but the device arrived super fast so I'm not complaining.
>>54057800
Well sorry I'm not a fucking ultra poorfag like you and want to enjoy iced coffee every now and then. Christ is $5 really that fucking much for a morning beverage to you people?
>>54055121
HTC 10 is pretty good
>>54057932
Some people just don't feel like getting ripped off every now and then too. It's not about being poor, it's about being smart.
>>54057932
>complains about people spending triple the price of a regular smartphone
>complains about people being too poor to spend triple the price for a cup of coffee
time to stop posting lad
I've had my Motorola Razr (xt910) for 4 years now, and it still fucking works. The screen is not cracked, everything is in place, the battery can still last 24hrs if i'm not screwing around with gaymes.. I fucking love this phone, and I don't feel like changing it right now. Not for some lower standards.
If I was to change for a new phone, I'd want something durable with decent battery life. I've already considered a new Motorola, or even a Fairphone. Shit has to hit rocks without shattering like all phones do these days.
>>54058007
I dropped my iphone on a stone walkway and it's fine.
It isn't about the phone, it is about how it drops. Mine fell flat. If you want to protect your phone get a case, there aren't a lot of phones that are specifically built to be rugged.
>>54057893
I wish they'd release it sooner. I really want to try out Fi but the Nexus 5X doesn't have an SD slot
>Have GS4
>Stuck on 5.0.1, shit crashes every day
>AT&T won't release an update
>>54058084
You want to get cucked to death?
Why not just stop the foreplay and join verizon?
>>54058169
I'm on a verizon family plan right now with a feature phone. I'm already getting cucked
>>54057868
Hah, what carrier? That's a bummer. Can you even make a call on that?
>>54054412
anyone here have a nexus 6P and one of the speck cases?
>>54058169
ringplus **
>>54058287
>sprint
>ever
How good is this? Not very smart when it comes to this kind of stuff. Pls dnt bully
>>54058192
I initially tried T-mobile, it would only stay on 2G and never connect to 3G even though 1900mhz is supported. So I tried testing the other bands, and for LTE b41 worked really well in my area (northern california) showing average 50% strength wherever I went during an average day. But because of Sprint's "blacklist" on devices they won't allow just any unlocked phone in, but GSM providers don't seem to care.
Now I'm looking to get a cdma LG G2 since it costs about the same as the Redmi 3 (paid $120) and get on an inexpensive group plan. It sucks having to downgrade but the brand new Xiaomi was a good deal at the time. Awesome battery life, build quality, and good enough camera to beat any other phones available at the price.
Is the LG G4 good, /g/uys?
I currently have to Motorola Moto G 1st Generation. I am going to be upgrading soon. Here are my requirements:
>5 inch screen or bigger, I don't care how big as long as it's not bigger than 6 inches.
>32gb+ storage, microsd is a plus but not required
>3gb RAM+
>good processor with high GHz
>13mp camera+
>3000mah+
I am 'Murican and I will be using metropcs or cricket
>>54058417
It's shit.
>>54058417
breddy gud. What this score basically equates to irl is how well your phone can decode VP9 streams.
Go to www.youtube.com on Chrome and on options check "request desktop site". You are now in the desktop youtube page. Click and watch any 1080p video, go go settings in the youtube player, select 1080p, and click play. If everything goes well you see video playing. Finally confirm it's a 1080p VP9 screen by long-clicking in the middle of the playing video and clicking on stats for nerds.
Congrats your phone is 1337 enough to function as a laptop for most things including watching 1080p VP9 streams.
>>54058506
redmi note 3 32g
>fits your bill
>runs well
>metroPCS works well dont know about cricket
>$240
Source: >>54058417 das me.
>>54058547
I've been thinking about the Nexus 6... I like the phone and it will know doubt be getting all the OS updates for the next few years...
>>54058417
yes
if you don't get an old model
>>54058432
Wait, so it worked on Tmo's LTE or Sprint's?
>>54058645
Only band 41 which is Sprint LTE.
>>54058541
Thanks! Really appreciate the tips. I did as you asked and yeah i can watch 1080p vp9 on youtubes desktop site. What does this mean for me in a practical sense? So far all ive noticed is better web browsing/faster loading of apps. Is there anything special i can do?
My last phone was a gs3
>>54058631
>yes if you don't get an old model
What? I dont come to /g/ enoigh for your memes.
>>54058668
Gotcha, I read the post better. Man, that's a real shame. I might be tempted to give them my business just to use that phone, too. What a shame.
>>54058676
Your phone can now replace your laptop/desktop in most tasks due to how powerful it is. Your desktop/laptop is now on suicide watch.
>have moto x 2013
>HTC 10 preordered
Bretty hyped, should last me 3-4 years
>>54058771
>Bretty hyped, should last me 3-4 years
good goy
>>54058735
>but it cant pirate Photoshit
Can i make it pretend its a laptop? I.e. bluetooth mouse/keyboard and full desktop apps?
>>54058712
If it works in Canada go for it. Miui isn't that bad either.
>>54058676
Some LG G4 have faulty motherboards, this was replaced in later models, but if your phone starts with the serial number It will die
Which one should I buy?
LG G4, Nexus 5x or moto 2x?
Any other recommendations greatly appreciated, pref costing around the same
I'm leaning towards the G4, help me out /g/
>>54058877
Its not an LG G4. Its a redmi n3. Does xaiomi have the same issue?
>>54058837
Sure why not? Most phones will recognize a usb mouse and keyboard (though everyone uses bluetooth keyboard an mice.
You can also already remote control your pc through your phone btw.
>>54058915
yes, the chineses can bootloop your phone with a click.
my sony xperia z1 is now very outdated and I'm gonna upgrade in July when I have more money. I'm thinking just going for an iPhone 6, as meme as it is, since it has a nice camera and I've been using android for the last few years. Should I do it? the 6s is too big right?
i'm most pissed off at the z1's "20.7mp camera" which feels like horse shit since the camera quality is really not that good and on snapchat it looks like shit
>>54058898
Get a phone with a microsd slot. I deeply regret getting my nexus 6p.
>>54058735
I can't tell if you are joking, but I honestly want that.
I barely touch my laptop now that I have a smartphone.
If pic related comes to pass with the Note 6 I might be up for it.
>>54058936
>Most phones will recognize a usb mouse and keyboard
How would i connect it? Just get a usb to micro usb connector? Also i dont have a pc. Too poor. I wouldnt have this phone if i didnt need it for work.
>>54058953
>how to avoid.
Dumb it down for me im a dummy.
>>54058993
We wouldn't fucking need laptops if intel could stop dicking around and release goldmont atom socs for phones already. Only x86 can save us from this lagdroid and ifag hell.
>>54059009
>How would i connect it? Just get a usb to micro usb connector?
pretty much
>>54058985
Yeah, that's why I'm leaning towards the G4
>>54059051
>buying le bootloop phone
>>54058876
Nah, US. Only 2g here.
>>54059061
>>54059051
Is its bootloader unlocked on Verizon or did they cuck the bump method or whatever?
>>54057653
This. I seriously don't want to give up my motorola nexus 6, because there are no other phones this big.
>>54058972
6s is big as fuck, it's for girls
>>54059116
bootloop doesn't stands for locked bootloader.
>>54059133
I'm aware, just curious if you are in the know about the bootloader state on that carrier.
Off to XDA with me.
<= $150
2GB of ram
>= 720p
4.7" - 5" screen
Lollipop
Does such a phone exist?
>>54059195
Redmi Note 3
>>54059195
It does but the screen is 5.5". zte warp elite, comes with android 5.1. I have it, got mine for $80 but I think it's back to $120 on amazon.
>>54059213
>4.7" - 5" screen
Anything above 5" is just too big.
>>54059240
Literally any chinese phone then
>>54059240
Anything below 5.8" is just too small
>>54059240
I personally find it a really good size. Can reach the whole screen withought much effort and the included one handed mode makes it even easier. But its nice and big which is good for mobile gaming and watching videos.
Any blackberry priv owners lurking?
I'm highly considering buying it; a modern flagship smartphone with a physical keyboard is near impossible for me to pass up but I have some concerns.
What do you think of the camera? Both user and editor reviews of the camera are pretty mixed, and I'm wary of both. I'm wary of people who say the camera is amazing when an overwhelming majority of people think mega pixels determine the image quality, and on the other hand, I'm skeptical of people say it's shit when even people who can actually reference image quality are probably still too incompetent to shoot in logical settings for any given environment. I'm having a hard time coming up with a lot of user shots online from this phone, most of them are from ignorant fucks who take blurryass photos while raving about how sharp the picture is.
It's also not rooted, so I'm concerned about the stability and speed of the device. How long have you had it, and how smooth is it running at this point? I switched to iOS because my experience with Android was incredibly laggy and slow (that and I like their cameras better). From what I can see, there's virtually no bloatware installed and it's a pretty barebones Android install, which is good, but I still would have been more comfortable if I could flash a custom ROM on it, but since that's not gonna happen, is it good enough as is?
mi 5 to united states when?
>>54059268
Why the fuck is this the popular opinion? i hate that phone screens keep getting bigger, 5 inches of glass is plenty, why the fuck do you people want to get as close to a tablet as possible when most of you fucks already have one to begin with? it's a phone, not a computer.
Need advice. Should i switch from Metro Pcs to Boost Mobile, i heard its alot better and more for your money.input guise?
>>54059313
Now? Order it. It doesn't have US band support other than 2G on GSM carriers.
>>54059322
Who cares, just buy what you like
Why is the 6P so huge?
>>54059305
Don't fall for the dual physical and software keyboard meme.
A friend of mine bought this and I saw him use the software keyboard all time over the physical one and asked him why, he said it was just more convenient than sliding it out every time. This will happen to you too. Unless you need to write essays or long ass emails on the thing, don't even think about it.
Is the z5c camera objectively shit or is it shit compared to other high end cameras but still good enough for decent photos?
>>54059116
Oh then yeah, you know tfwn xiaomi ._.
>>54057868
I feel you.
Screen is smooth as silk tho and the grey one is awesome
Fuck you Xiaomi for not releasing a US version of Redmi
>>54059381
Consider this: I am not your friend.
I have hated software keyboards since my first keyboardless-phone: The LG Dare, and they have not improved even slightly since then. They are still imprecise as hell and provide no meaningful feedback and they never will, they will always be shit. They rely so heavily on autocorrect because they're fucking incompetent pieces of trash, but autocorrect is shit too, it's more intrusive than the Nazi's in Poland. If I have to murder my entire fucking family to never use software keyboards again, I'd fucking do it, do you think I'm fucking joking? I would literally rape my own mother, bless her heart, in front of my father and my two daughters if need be, I shit you not. I would sever my legs off and forcefeed them to wife if someone gave me a phone I actually liked that had a physical keyboard. Using software keyboards honestly irritates me so much that it prevents me from choosing to reply to people or do much typing at all while I'm on my phone.
So no, I am not going to not use the physical keyboard just because it's "more convenient" not to slide it out. There is NOTHING convenient about software keyboards and I will not use them if I have another option. Do you understand me now, do I make myself perfectly clear, motherfucker?
>>54059116
>US. Only 2g here.
US here, My redmi note 3 has 4g just fine on metroPCS (i.e. T-Mobiles babbysister co.) It had issues at first but when i set up the access point shit i got 4g no problem.
Source: posting from my redmi on network right now
>>54054412
Does anybody know where I can get a clover app
Just upgraded my android and the app isn't on the store anymore
>>54059519
>how to google.
Idk why you want it the mobile site is better but here ya go
https://floens.github.io/Clover/
I'm still using a Galaxy S4 and it's giving me this SIM Card Removed error repeatedly. What is a good direct upgrade from the S4 that isn't Samshit?
>>54059327
Boost mobile, you can use as much data as you want with them, they don't give a fuck. I have their $55 a month plan and used over 60gb last month, had 0 problems. Speeds aren't that fast but they're okay, usually get 7-9mbps. I got them because I want to use as much data as I want to. I think they're a overall better deal, have less expensive phones too.
>>54059487
Watch it, you're gonna cut someone with a post that edgy, buddy.
You're unrealistic just like most Priv owners. When most typing done on a phone is usually a quick text or entering a url, it's stupid to physically slide the keyboard out and in just to do these things when you have the room necessary to use the software keyboard. Not to mention swipe is a lot faster for most typing on smartphones.
>>54059385
It's literally the best camera out there because of the massive 23MP resolution. You can crop and modify photos without too much distortion.
>>54059487
But then how are you even on the fence here?
It means the priv is the only choice. Unless you want to slum it with the weird keyboard case Samsung made, that actually just interfaces with the touch keyboard anyway.
>>54059613
You can leave the keyboard out you dumb fuck, if you always use it, just leave it out when you're using your phone, you are so stupid.
>>54059650
Why are you so angry? Calm down, man.
>>54059650
>leave it out
So you like your phones 8 inches long? Just like you enjoy your cocks too, I take it.
>>54059659
Because you're telling me I wouldn't use the fucking physical keyboard like I'm so worthless faggot piece of shit like your friend is, and I want you to fucking die, I want to add you on skype so that I can masturbate and make eye contact with you while you hang yourself.
>>54059681
>Physical Keyboard autists
>>54059681
I'm not the dude you're yelling at. I just don't understand why something as mundane as choosing a phone is upsetting you. Seriously, calm down.
What is the best case for the 6p? For protection not for looks
>>54059694
because it's fucking funny to me?????????????????????
blackberry privs are for patrician phone users
>>54059487
>>54059650
>>54059681
>average Blackberry user
>>54057721
Flash global ROM to remove Chinese malware.
>>54059545
Thanks
>>54059322
This is my problem. It's NOT the popular opinion. I don't have tiny hands. I like a bigger screen because it is easier on my eyes. Every phablet you see out there is around 5.5" roughly.
Is there any fucking way to bypass the swipe to unlock on Galaxy S6 when you have a password lock on it?
>>54059804
It came with global ROM installed.
HTC 10 just came into mail
No headphones included, fuck this shit.
>>54059858
you in the US or canada?
if so it's well knows those 2 countries aren't getting them as the handset is so much cheaper than all other markets.
>>54059889
I can't use the DAC features because i'm not using an "approved HTC headphone"
>>54059899
what that's got to be bollocks
>>54059854
Just make 100% sure that it is. I got a malware version with play store. Had to flash it with the latest global ROM.
>>54059906
also i kinda call bullshit you've got a 10 as it's not meant to be out until may.
>>54059854
That's cool are you sure though? If it came with google play store installed, it's probably not genuine.
>>54059957
>Being a normie
That's your problem, Mr. May.
Should I get rid of TouchWiz on the S4? what should I switch to (and how, I've attempted rooting via motochopper only toget PIE errors, and every flashing attempt only wiped the phone)
>>54059943
>>54059967
Not him but
It came with play store, how fucked am i? What do?
>>54060037
you got a clone buddy, do you have warranty?
>>54059943
Is this good or bad?
>>54060061
>got a clone
How bad is this? Really dont understand.
Idk about the warranty ill have to check it out.
>>54060037
>>54060080
Flash a clean global rom, your current one is modifies and calls home sending all your data to the servers.
Change your phone number and passwords asap.
>>54060115
>your current one is modifies and calls home sending all your data to the servers.
Based on what?
>>54060093
See >>54060115
Your data, credit cards and accounts are compromised.
>>54060037
>>54060080
Both don't look genuine. the latest version is 7.2.3.0. if your'e not seeing an OTA update it's probably rogue.
Latest global ROM here:
http://en.miui.com/thread-263190-1-1.html
>>54060161
Why do you think the beta ROM isn't genuine?
http://en.miui.com/thread-262559-1-1.html
>>54060115
>>54060145
Are you joking? Im really worried now so if your joking let me know.
>the verge
>>54060142
Your ROMs are not clean, that' why you have google store installed, when your ROM shouldn't include it. Probably you have another apps that are not natives from a clean rom
>>54060161
Links to a guide to fix this?
Also i havent used my credit card so thats good.
>>54060222
Just install it using your computer, also I hope you had your gps and location services off.
>>54060203
The point of the global ROM is that it comes with the play store. It has nothing to do with the cleanliness of the ROM.
>>54060222
http://en.miui.com/thread-193681-1-1.html
>>54054412
Why do people consider Androids shitty phones?
>>54060281
Why are you confusion that guy?
Go and shitpost about installing gentoo in another place
>>54060010
Anyone? I followed the guide on Cyanogenmod's wiki for my carrier and all, so I know I didn't screw up there. Everything was extracted. Tried both methods, motochopper and running pwn via terminal emulator. Terminal Emulator would simply state I didn't have permission to do it (as I was trying to acquire root) and motochopper would give "error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported"
>>54060311
Learn some English, faggot.
>>54060343
Shitposter pls
>>54059498
Nice. So Xiaomi can have 4g connection in the US after all. I'm kinda hesitant to buy one because my S3 is still in good condition and it's kinda pointless to have 2 3g smartphones
>>54059498
hey any tips on how to set the APN? I know how to access it but don't know about configuring.
>>54060547
Settings > SIM cards & mobile data > SIM 1(or your related sim) > access point names > add > in name field put fast.metropcs.com (or related access point name if not with metro) leave the rest default back out save changes.
Thats what i did. Post your results
