/spg/ - Note 6 Potential Rumor Confirmation Thread
Previous thread: >>>54087051
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
News:
>Tripfiend posts renders of supposed Note 6 with specs such as removable battery, 6GB RAM, etc.
>alleged Motorola (Lenovo) Moto G4 Plus leaks online
>Motorola allegedly refusing/unable to fulfill warranty replacements for the past several months
>Apple rumour: orders 100 million Samsung OLED panels for 2017 iPhone
>Japan exclusive Camillia Red version of the HTC 10 revealed
>Verizon no longer paying ETF of new customers, BOGO S7 offer ends
>AMC changes course, will not allow texting in its auditoriums
>Report: sluggish sales lead Apple to continue slashing iPhone production in the current quarter
>tfw
I hate this phone.
>>54094625
Also gonna kill myself now
>>54094638
>>54094625
What's the problem? Looks like your mom and dad have a pretty good plan.
So this is the power of shitposto
>>54094669
but..why?
Is there a root for the galaxy s6? If so please leave a link.
>>54094701
I dont know. Im bored and i never tried remote desktop.
>>54094651
>I hate my iPhone desu senpai.
I miss having an Android.
>>54094559
>Tripfriend posts renders of supposed Note 6 with specs such as removable battery, 6gb ram, etc.
Here's the render
>>54094736
So, sell it and get an android phone?
>>54094746
Literally a galaxy edge without the edges.
Note 6 confirmed for best Samsung phone.
>>54094789
plus removable battery and microsd
>>54094663
>>54094665
I would just chuck them in the drawer but the problem is that I have to keep them charged or the batteries will start to bloat if I leave them empty for too long and then charge them later.
>>54094748
I'm poor and can't even upgrade until next year.
>>54094846
What's there to be poor about? Sell the phone on Swappa and buy a different phone at full price or also from Swappa or eBay or Amazon or whatever.
>>54094871
>>54094746
More note 6 info when
>>54094400
>you do not have to activate it with boost to use it btw.
I just looked it up and it seems like only works with boost
>>54094746
I believe IPS, 6GB RAM, Exynos 8890/Snapdragon Whatever, and MicroSD.
But I'm just not sure I buy the removeable battery on top of it. It sounds too good to be true.
>>54094746
New generation fingerprint sensor.
Iris sensor at the top corner.
>>54095029
SD823.
>>54094871
I'm also on the newer Edge plan.
So I'm technically still paying for the phone even though the data plan discounts completely erase what I pay a month.
I mean I essentially got this thing for the taxes alone.
>>54095027
>>54094297
Vernee Thor/UMI Touch.
>>54095043
So? You can still sell it.
Alternatively can't you use Jump and turn it in after a year?
>>54095048
Would that work on AT & T?
>>54095070
willmyphonework.net
>>54095038
Is the fingerprint sensor on the front home button?
Can you break down who is getting Exynos and who the Snapdragon?
I'm the guy in Japan, and I gather previously Japan got Snapdragon versions.
Also isn't the SD823 newer/better than the older Exynos 8890?
>>54095070
According to
>>54095083
nope
Chinese phones barely work on U.S bands.
>>54095090
Revised Exynos.
SD For US.
Exynos International.
Same as the S7.
>>54095038
>>54090546
I'm willing to drop the Apple friend
>>54095064
Jump?
Anyway I'm almost certain the new Edge plan I own the phone instead of lease it, I'll have to check though.
>>54095048
>chinashit
>>54095231
>$150
good luck finding gaming phones at that price
>>54095227
https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/a-guide-to-verizons-edge-early-upgrading-plan
>>54094559
>Tripfiend posts renders of supposed Note 6 with specs such as removable battery, 6GB RAM, etc.
Soon Android phones will have more RAM than my Windows PC. Good thing, Android needs the RAM all it can get.
>>54095252
>If your Edge agreement started after May 31, 2015, you already needed to pay 100% of the device cost to upgrade, so the changes won't affect your Edge plan.
Mine started after this.
>>54095362
Sell it on Swappa then and buy something else.
what benchmarking app gives more reliable results? Antutu or geekbench?
>>54095377
Then I can just get it swapped out on my plan? I'm fairly new to all of this
How often does something go for the price here? Mine is mint and has everything that came with it when I bought it.
>>54095446
Nothing even to swap out. You just take your sim out of your iPhone and put it in the new device.
Always goes for the going rate. Put it up for $400 if it's mint and you'll probably sell it in an hour or two. Otherwise throw it up for $420 or something, should be gone in a day.
Get your new phone and stick your old SIM from the iPhone in it. Done.
>>54094559
Would you?
>>54094635
I might be acting like a faggot, but it's lonely in the other thread. Can anyone help a dollarydoo out?
I guess I should add that size doesn't matter.
>>54095508
Not even for free. Fuck phones without a mSD slot.
>>54095090
US, China and Japan get Snapdragon because your mobile networks are outdated.
The rest of the world gets Exynos because we're ahead of you.
I hadn't owned a cellphone or had a service plan in over 14 months prior to a week ago. Picked up a Moto G 3rd gen and I love this thing. Sadly it's not the 16GB model but it still does everything I need.
>>54095508
Yes. It's fantastic. I'm not an autistic data hoarder like most of /g/.
>>54095528
Is that about $380? you can get the OnePlus 2 ot the Mi5 for that price.
>>54095504
So it'll just work 100% with little to no issues after swapping the sim card from my iPhone to an Android and Verizon is cool with that on the Edge plan?
Mi4c is fucking awesome
>>54095618
>Being a spic nigger
lol, how's that gardening job going hermano?
Is their any phone that can compete with the Xiaomi Redmi 3?
>>54095618
How is the battery life? I'm quite interested in this phone.
>>54095617
Yes. I've done it many times.
Pic related.
>>54095618
The camera is amazing too, the best on a Xiaomi phone besides the Mi5 in some aspects; equal to or better than the Nexus 5X's. And for only $210.
>>54095123
You still have coupons senpai? if so [email protected] bet you cant guess who this is. I'll sport a non acive if I can do it in the interim. otherwise im blowing by full purchase cost check on chinese shit (the meme SD650 malware phone and a pretty rocking z8300 tablet) and blowing the other $500 on hookers and blow. If im buying last gen shit im grabbing the discount
>>54095650
For the price? Not neck-and-neck. There are competitive devices but they won't have the same battery, camera, ram type.
>>54095700
I don't care
>>54095668
Alright. What's a good Android I can snag in the low $400's then? Newer the better. I don't mind used if it's in near perfect shape.
Is there no such thing as a rootable android phone with comparable battery life to the 6/6s plus?
>>54095684
Yeah. I'm finishing the 3d render.
I suck shit at this.
>>54095722
What are you interested in? Are you interested in ROM support? Do you have a manufacturer you like? Lots of options at that price.
>>54095727
Hey babe x
>>54095592
Yeah, I was thinking OnePlus 2, it looks nice
>>54095727
I'll hang around for a coupon then. Verizon guy still interested. [email protected]
>>54095736
Yeah to the ROM support as for brands I have no serious loyalty. I've had
>First gen Droid
>LG Optimus Elite
>iPhone 4
>HTC One M8
>iPhone 6
For smart phone so far.
On Verizon, i'd like to switch from a LG G4 to a Samsung Note 4. Is it as simple as taking the sim card out of the g4 and putting it into the n4? Or do i need to do any extra bullshit like taking it to a Verizon store?
>>54095722
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1218650-REG/huawei_51097231_google_nexus_6p_h1511.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875606066
Is PenTile still a thing?
>>54095788
Nexus 6P, look in the unlocked section. The Nexus 6P is like the iPhone in that it's fully unlocked and works on all carriers. Bootloader is also unlocked. That's what I'd get personally.
If you can pony up $100 I'd say get an S7 if you're intereested in that. But you're squarely locked into the Touchwiz environment. Note 4 just had its bootloader unlocked the other day as well. Note 5 is a good option as well if you like big screens but want to keep it under or right at $400.
I hear the LG V10 is pretty comfy but I haven't used it yet.
TL;DR Nexus 6P
>>54095758
It's a good phone, my brother has it and has no complaints.
>>54095724
:/
>>54095930
oobaby.jpg
>>54095724
Z5 Compact
>>54095866
Alright. I'll probably do a bit of research first but it looks nice.
What are some good cases for it.
Sucks that Magpul doesn't extend their case line. I love my Bump case from them. Dropped my phone 5 feet onto the gym parking lot and didn't even scuff the case.
>>54095930
Here
>>54095963
Not sure, I'd probably grab whatever from Amazon.
>>54095983
Thanks, to be honest I suck making buttons.
But at least I don't work designing the renders or making the visual stuff.
>>54095930
>>54095983
Thanks. Any idea how the rear face looks like?
>>54095999
No worries, I was a graphic designer before I got into IT.
Trade you for a coupon now? Lemmyface
>>54095446
I did this exact thing, you can see it and use the proceeds to pay off your edge plan. Just wipe your phone completely clean so there's no issues with the buyer (like what happened to me)
>>54095958
I wish they didn't put the volume buttons in such a retarded place
>>54096017
S7 or S7e
>>54096016
I haven't seen the Spen yet.
And probably there are no return and multitask buttons. Maybe they are full leds now and that's why they don't have borders at the front.
>>54096096
Oh that's another thing I didn't consider, yeah. Sell it, pay off Edge, then get on Edge with another phone. That's a better idea.
I'd probably do that and get an S7 Edge since Verizon doesn't sell 6P's as far as i know.
If that S
>>54095930
Hey not sure if you're still able to give out coupons but I'm interested in upgrading my gs3 for the 7, if anything can be done could you email me at [email protected]?
>>54095983
>every phone made after 2013
>>54096113
Yeah dude it's a good idea. I got a G4 afterwards but also switched to t mobile.
>>54096116
sendt ;)
>>54095573
Yeah but you're a cuck which is worse.
>>54096110
>>54096017
Is the discount the same on the S7 as the 7e? I think I'd prefer the S7.
>>54096132
It's a good call, thank you for the info.
>>54096113
You're not me.
>>54096173
>>54096110
Oh wait, the Edge has MicroSD and the normal does not, I think I would like an Edge in that case.
>>54096173
500 ish for the s7e
400 ish for the s7
after employee discount
>>54096194
Having used both what would you recommend? I'm not terribly picky.
And upon further reading they both have MicroSD so I would leave it up to you.
>>54096161
Haven't received anything you silly boy
>>54096113
I'll have to see how much I owe on my iPhone. Not really sure what the payment is somewhere under $25 I believe that or a hair over and I'm not being asked to pay it with my $40 a month for my line.
>>54096216
Some people like the s7e more because of the edge features, at the end of the day there's not a lot of difference, just get the one you want.
>>54096247
You still have coupons senpai? if so [email protected] bet you cant guess who this is. I'll sport a non acive if I can do it in the interim. otherwise im blowing by full purchase cost check on chinese shit (the meme SD650 malware phone and a pretty rocking z8300 tablet) and blowing the other $500 on hookers and blow. If im buying last gen shit im grabbing the discount
>>54096247
Let's say the edge then, I'm game to try something new.
I really love the idea of the ulefone power but that Apple style home button really turns me off from this device.
Are there any other phones with similar specs and battery size?
The k10000 is too big and bulky, despite its beautiful design, and like the ht6, it's underspecced and I'm worried about performance.
Ulefone power would have been perfect if not for the home button.
>>54096267
>>54096261
Let me make a gmail or something, throwaway emails don't work here for some odd reason.
>>54096275
Isn't it a capacitive button?
>>54096276
Okay, thank you. Mine's [email protected] if you don't want a deluge of messages from giving your burner out
>>54096292
[email protected]
Send me a mail with your zip code and a way to contact you all.
I don't know how many times the employee discount works so make sure to remember me who are you.
>>54096321
Sent, thanks to you from Verizon guy
>>54096321
h-hey, what's the discount value?
So far I have only one mail from the Verizon guy,
I will check the inbox later
>>54096344
See the Walmart image above
>>54096290
Not the home button
>>54096321
Sent, thanks alot
>>54096369
Oh shit I thought it was. The Be Touch 3 is the exact copy of iPhone's.
And to be far I'm sure you are not missing a lot of details about the note.
Black, golden, silver and white.
maybe rose, but I hope not.
491 dpi with 2k resolution.
see you after jail
what phone need more than 4gb ram man
phone manufacturers are running out of ideas to make people buy new phones
>>54096413
And it has 6GB of RAM? Many that's cool. I only wish it somehow had an unlocked bootloader. Now that'd be fun.
>>54096430
muh background processes and gaymen. they let chrome use a whole gig if it's available.
>>54096413
>maybe rose but I hope not
Wtf pink is awesome. You do mean pink and not red, right?
>>54096525
oh god its hideous
https://youtu.be/07tkIbbLH_Y
Cop or not
>>54096413
A 5.97/5.98 display? Sweet.
>>54096648
5.77 display, that leaked like yesterday.
>>54096350
Sorry to be a cunt, but should I expect a message back tonight or should I go to sleep? Mr. VZW
>>54096614
if you're in prison and it goes up your butt yeah
>>54096275
Bumping
/spg/ I need help
I once had a glorious Galaxy S5, basically the perfect phone, but I got phone envy and upgraded to a Nexus 6p. While the experience is wonderful I just miss the S5. I can order another s5 online for about 200. What do spg? WHAT FUCKING DO??
>>54097118
Do it if you want to?
It sounds dumb to me, but if that's what you want just go for it.
>>54097118
Wtf I'll trade you my S5 for your 6P
>>54097118
dang do you want to get rid of the 6P? I wish the 5X or 6P had micro sd slots, they have the same camera and I like taking photos. shit sucks.
>>54097118
By all means I love the 6p, my only complaint has been battery life, but gosh darn the size, battery, and removable shit of the S5 was undeniably GOAT.
Looking through unlocked phones for sale on B&H, since there's no "CDMA" designated devices, do I just look for UMTS/HDSPA compatibility instead?
>>54097294
Ok I'm retarded, UMTS is WCDMA
>>54094559
What are must-have apps for a rooted Nexus 6P?
I have F-Droid installed, along with AdAway.
>>54097490
Titanium backup, not sure if it's in f-droid
>>54095090
hey Japan friendo
Have you seen any news about the S7 here? It's been a month and I haven't seen anything.
S7 exynos or htc 10?
>>54095563
>muh megahurtz
Black or White phones?
>>54095618
>>54095664
>>54095672
Idiots.
Lets compare the xiaomi note 3 pro vs mi 4c
>far worse SOC
>same screen
>metal unibody or plastic? You decide
>Similar camera
>No removable battery
>No SD card slot
Why would you prefer an inferior phone?
If you like 5 inch so much just get the xiaomi mi 3. Save money and get a similar phone
>>54098455
>similar camera
the camera in the RN3P is a Samsung Isocell 16MP, and it looks like shit compared to the Mi4c's Sony IMX258 13MP. don't ask me why Xiaomi contracted with Samsung for experimental sensors. the Redmi 3's camera is quite good though (larger pixel size than the Note 3 Pro).
>>54098445
If it ain't white it ain't right.
>>54098121
I read an article a while back saying SoftBank announced their lineup which was S7's last chance, and of course it wasn't in there because SoftBank doesn't fuck with Samsung.
That's why I was so shocked to see the Note 6 rumored to head to Docomo: the Note 5 and S7 have skipped Japan.
Just got a Blackberry Passport on a 2 year contract.
Was that a good idea?
>>54099168
Was it a good idea to get a phone from a drowning company?
What do you think?
Who is the best service provider right now?
Who has the best plan at the lowest price?
>>54099245
Yes?
I refuse to get an iPhone on principle of not wanting to be locked in iCloud's and Apple's ecosystem, and I've been with Android since 2.2 but fucking Google is making it worse with each update and it's becoming more and nore annoying.
>>54099294
Then why do you care what we think here?
I think it's dumb as hell, but if you are happy enjoy it dude.
>>54099334
I like the validation.
Plus, I can still exchange it within 14 days, so perhaps someone here has one as well and can tell me more about it.
LG G4 or Nexus 5x.
>inb4 Fell for cloud storage meme. 16GB is good enough for me
>Any other phone within the same price range that I should look at?
Any other reason (except storage) why I should buy one phone over the other.
Is the one plus 2 worth it?
>>54099392
Bump, I have the same question. Nexus 5x is 300€ and Lg G4 is 330€.
My S6 edge keeps saying dock is connected when it's not and shit eats up battery, what do?
Quick
Nexus 5X
or
iPhone SE
[spoiler]Don't care about screen size[/spoiler]
G4 v10 or G5?
which phone has the best camera atm?
>>54099790
Nexus.
S7 seems to beat HTC 10 in every spec by just slightly, leaving it to be the best phone to buy right now
how much fuckery do you have to do with the s7 to get all the shit off of it?
>>54094559
I didn't see the render in that last thread
And shit, if the removable battery and SD card meme came back I'm gonna hold out for the note then, but fucking hell it better be true, I'll have to get the Galaxy Alpha in the meantime
>>54100099
I don't believe the removeable battery, but I want to believe.
Should I get the s7 or the s7 edge? Really not sure about it,
What do you guys think?
>>54100292
Wait for the Note 6 brah.but if what an anon said here is true and the S7 doesn't have MicroSD then guck it, get the Edge
>>54100324
Note's are too big imo. And pretty sure the s7 has micro sd
I've avoided smartphones for a long time because I'm a minimalistic autist.
But I have to admit that I need some of the smart features my dumb phone lacks - gps+maps, a quick way to make and organize notes, image viewing, porn.
What kind of a smart phone should I look for? I prioritize battery life and small size. I like duo sim
PS: I'm from eastern Europe, Bulgaria and will use one of the local operators.
>>54100324
>>54100347
Also, I can't really wait, currently using an xperia z that I've had for 3 years, and it has problems.
Is the s7 exynos better than the sd820 s7?
I just ordered the moto x play for 299€
Anyone here have experience or opinions about this phone?
I didn't do my usual research before buying, just a couple reviews and spec comparisons so I'm a bit concerned
>>54100451
My understanding is Exynos is better overall but significantly worse for gaming, if that matters.
>>54100451
Better in literally every way
>>54100324
Both S7 models have SD slots
>>54095029
If it ACTUALLY has a removable battery, I'm gonna feel really bad about my S7.
I'll have to sell it, maybe.
>>54100811
That's only for battery, is it better in performance?
>>54099709
>>54099392
Honestly I'd go for the Nexus 5X if you don't care about SD/removable battery. March Nexus update really fixed a lot of the performance issues, and the N5X and the LG G4 have pretty much the exact same internals.
Nexus:
Stock android
Sane button placement
-build quality is a little worse, buttons feel flimsy
LG G4:
MicroSD
Removable battery
-LG UX
-buttons are weird
-screen has a weird curve to it
>>54094559
>Tripfiend posts renders of supposed Note 6 with specs such as removable battery, 6GB RAM, etc.
Fuck me, if this is true (removable battery), I will buy one. Just give me the SD slot + IR blaster + NFC and all the shit I have on my N4.
is the current moto g still a good option for a cheap phone? I currently have a 1st gen one, but I need 4G so Im getting a new phone
What's a solid 4.5" phone with the best 4G capabilities and impressive battery life?
I am needing a new phone, but I don't do much "smart" stuff outside of browsing the web and using GPS.
I'd like a decent camera/video, but nothing crazy nice, just decent.
>>54101431
Xperia Z3 Compact
>>54101357
At this point I'd wait a little for the Moto G4.
If you can't, G3 is a fine and good phone.
![sim-card-being-placed-into-a-mobile-phone[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/cwZYPgc.jpg "sim-card-being-placed-into-a-mobile-phone[1].jpg")
Question about phones
So, I plan on taking advantage of BoostMobile's prepaid $55/mo plan, and I have a probably dumb question.
Can I use any phone I want, or does it have to come from them?
Is it just the SIM card that let's the phone know I am on x network and have x amount of data I can use, so it should work the same on any phone I put that card into?
Or does it not work like that
>>54101105
Did a bunch of digging because I am interested too
The Exynos 8890 is better in performance and battery life, by a big margin.
US got cucked with snapdragon 820, get the Exynos 8890 version if you can.
I'm close to getting myself a Nexus 5X, but I'm wondering if there's a similar phone that does have a mSD slot?
>>54101726
Sound, live in England so can't even get the 820 one.
Now to decide between the edge and the non edge
>>54101566
Has to work on Sprint's shit network.
>>54101798
As in those coverage maps right?
I use sprint now and in my area it ain't that terrible
I just wanna make sure if I buy an unlocked phone off ebay it will be usable with no hinderances
>>54101566
As long as the phone supports the bands used by the carrier it works. Use this site to check. http://willmyphonework.net
>>54101886
No I mean that the phone has to be a shitty CDMA Sprint phone. See >>54101887
>>54099292
Depends on coverage of networks. Currently metropcs and boost mobile are the best US carriers.
I heard disabling services can help boost the battery, so I am wondering which services I should NOT Disable?
For example, things like Project Fi and Android Pay are services I have no interest in, is it beneficial to disable?
http://imgur.com/zjcfEF1
>>54101566
It has to come from them. They can accepts phones that support lte bands 25, 26, and 41 BUT they probably won't. Better to just buy one of their prepaid phones on amazon (ie warp elite, zte speed, prevail lte, ect).
You should also know that boost will only give you 8GB of mobile hotspot with that plan then it becomes disabled. Also your connection can be throttled to 2-4mbps if there is very heavy load on the network after you use 23gb of data (soft cap) but will go away when network is back to normal load. But beside this you can use 20, 40, 100 or more gb of data if you want according to their ToS.
Finally as always check for coverage first.
>>54102058
Damn thanks for that info, ofc it didn't say that specifically on the site, all you see is unlimited
In that case I'll probably do a cheaper option
Are edge screens worth it? They look nice but I'm not sure about shelling more money for it.
>>54102129
This.
I would like to know as well. Just can't decide.
>>54100428
pls respond
>>54102104
>Damn thanks for that info, ofc it didn't say that specifically on the site, all you see is unlimited
>In that case I'll probably do a cheaper option
There is no cheaper option for unlimited high speed data senpai. Also it is unlimited high speed data (ie you will never get dial up speeds) but when the network is under very heavy load they will throttle your connection a little usually during the day or the weekends. I have their plan and use 50gb+ of data each month.
>>54101357
zte warp elite has a bigger battery, 2gb of RAM, and is cheaper than the moto g. Catch is it only works with boost mobile. You should get that if you have sprint lte coverage instead.
Boostfag here, I decided to use a trip to better help others interested in Boost Mobile. Ask me anything regarding Boost phones and their service.
As always check for coverage first:
https://www.boostmobile.com/#!/coveragemap/
Boost phones will only work with boost mobile and the SIM slot on them is locked. Only buy them if you have good coverage where you live.
Network speed can vary from place to place but the average speed you should expect is 6.9mbps for download and 2.2mbps for upload according to the last 2,000 speed tests on http://testmy.net/hstats
No I'm not a paid shill, just someone who's had their service for a while and would like to help others if they're interested.
First smartphone was a galaxy nexus (fuck google), and now I'm owning a wileyfox swift. The problem is, that I have spent 190 (with case) on that shitty phone, but the software is garbabe. Fucking cynogen OS is way too unstable, got that ok google microphone bug as well. I could flash cyanogen MOD, but can you really trust the Open GApps project? Would be a great idea to flash a trojan right onto your phone first thing, wouldn't it?
Canuck fag here, thinking of switching over to bell from sasktel for an S7, apparently they can get it down almost 0 on a 2 year term, also i believe ours is the exynos version? This sound like a solid deal or should i wait out the HTC 10?
>>54102843
You need to take the fucking tinfoil off.
![5132014122216PM_635_motorola_moto_e[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/rq42SBj.jpg "5132014122216PM_635_motorola_moto_e[1].jpg")
Wish the Moto E had flash/video capabilities, I probably would have bought one by now.
The Moto G is pretty much that, but I can't fuck with 5" screens unless I wanted the 1st gen which wouldnt be wise
>>54103040
But I'm German so the tinfoil is already inlcuded at birth.
Now I'm stuck with the swift for almost 200 bucks so I may as well use it. CynOS has random reboots and phone call are impossible due to the "ok google" bug.
>no mention of based Sony Xperia Z5 / Z5 Premium
>>54103181
>implying anyone calls you anyway
>>54103188
>810
S7 edge or normal? Please some advice would be great.
>>54103229
810 is quite good on nexus 6p. Runs a lot cooler than my g3
Note 5 T-mobile finally has Marshmallow now. It's bretty gewd.
>>54103288
>buying Samsung
>touchjizz
>locked bootloader
>no root
top kek
>>54103326
Shame it's the best phone on the market.
>>54103358
>best phone
>all these drawbacks
Enjoy your buyer's remorse in 6 months
>>54103388
>all these drawbacks
One of them was literally >buying samsung
I haven't got my xperia z rooted atm...
So guys whats your opinion on android authority.
Its seems to be a nice publication, much better than the verge atleast. However they do seem like samsung shills.
>>54100811
snapdragon is shit. When we get real smartphones with x86 and not with gimped, unusable, shitty mobile OS
>>54103418
If you're content with Samsung owning your phone instead of owning it yourself, go for it. Might as well buy an iPhone if you're going to allow a company to control your pocket PC.
Could you imagine running a Linux distro that didn't allow you to do commands as root? A Windows installation that didn't allow you to be an administrator? That's exactly what you get when you buy phones like the S7.
Personally I like having full control over my phone, and uninstallable bloatware and disgusting skins on top of Android are simply unacceptable.
>>54103519
So you trust some random indian guy with your phone OS and google apps? You get freedom at the cost of security.
>>54103519
Wait, can you root the exynos s7?
>>54099843
I own a g5. Its actually a pretty nice phone. Screen is nice, decent battery life and great camera. Only gripe is the price i would wait for it to go down a little.
>>54103545
chainfire (SuperSU) is based in the Netherlands. Nice meme though.
Google apps are in every Android device, unless you flash AOSP without gapps.
>>54103555
You can root the European exynos version, but you are stuck with touchwiz because no custom ROMs are available for Exynos devices since Samsung is hostile to AOSP ROM developers.
What's the name of this app?
>>54103624
Well since I'm in England it's fine. Plus, doesn't nova and shit like that basically replace touchwizz?
>>54103624
>Google apps are in every Android device, unless you flash AOSP without gapps.
I was talking about not having the official google apps, but having to trust a third party with providing them.
Is 2G speed unusably slow? Like would I be fine doing stuff like GPS and loading webpages fine on 2G? Or is it worth it to always have high speed
>>54103667
Once you go LTE, you never look back. Even 3G feels slow, 2G is worse than nothing.
>>54103652
Touchwiz is more than just a launcher. You'll be interacting with it every time you open the notification shade, every time you open settings, etc.
>>54103656
Well I use a Nexus device with the official ROM straight from Google.
>>54096275
K6000 Pro, Leagoo Shark 1, UMI Touch.
>>54098455
>Mi3
>far worse SOC
Fucking retard
>>54103643
Do a google reverse image search, it is Adobe Photoshop Express
>>54103667
"2G" speeds can vary but usually remain in the 64-128kbps range. Assuming good networks conditions you will constantly have 128kbps or 0.9MB/minute. This is fucking dogshit and there is little you can do with such a slow speed. 360p youtube on mobile has a bitrate of around ~500kbps so expect long loading times even for a 1 minute video or constant buffering. Web pages even on mobile have become bloated and can range from 5-10MB in size.
If you like to use mobile data then I recommend you get an unlimited high speed data plan.
![kyocera-hydro-elite[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/EKcUsu0.jpg "kyocera-hydro-elite[1].jpg")
Ok, so I'm trying to upgrade from my Kyocera Hydro Elite. I've loved it, but now it's getting slow, and I basically want the same thing but faster, and I can't find anything that really sticks out to me. I'm looking for:
>a Verizon phone
>something small. My Hydro is 122.4 x 60.4 x 10.8 mm (4.82 x 2.38 x 0.43 in).
Basically anything about the size of an iPhone is fine, I just can't fucking stand phablets
>waterproof/water resistant. (not a must, but greatly preferred)
>shatter/scratch resistant (not as important as it being water resistant)
>removable battery
>SD slot
>good battery life
>not shit
>>54103730
Are you use, it seems that the exynos s7 is rootable
5,2'' display and max 14 cm length are the sweetspot.
Anything bigger is just being unhandy.
LG G2 had the best design, but LG just ditched it and has become more and more retarded with each new device.
>>54104246
I actually completely agree.
I found my LG G2 that I bought a few years ago to play around with but never used it. It's basically brand new. Threw CM 13 w/ lambdas kernel and it seems to fly.
Should I dump my 6+ and use this instead?
>>54103915
Droid Turbo or whatever that has the shatterproof screen.
Otherwise iPhone SE
>>54095789
if the N4 is unlocked//Verzion branded, then yes, it should just accept your sim without a hiccup.
they also use the same (micro) sim format
>>54095724
Note 4?
The Exynos can achieve solid SOT.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/iphone-6-plus-vs-galaxy-note-4
Again, on Android if you run some shitty adware/malware apps in the background like these "optimization" apps, your battery life will be kill.
Running Location in high-accuracy mode, NFC on, BT on, again, battery life will decrese significantly.
Cons:
- Snapdildo variant got plenty more roms and a more vibrant community
- Marshmallow is available officially (I am on it), but this is the last firmware for this device I am pretty sure.
>>54099369
Well reviews were pretty mixed.
I also considered it, but:
- BB OS is pretty much dead.
- No apps.
- No support from app developers.
If it would cost like 50$ or something I would might buy it. but otherwise... big nope.
Even the new BB Priv got negative reviews, a huge price tag, no updates, no root, no community. So yeah.
>>54099392
G4 is a solid device, but only if you just want a great solid device with a solid OS. It will work as a trusty good friend each day.
But.
- No official updates.
But yeah, that's like the only con.
LG likes updating the flagships, so you will get N and even 1-2 other major versions.
And community is also lively.
I would say buy the 6P, but you are talking about the gimped 5X which is a big nope in my book.
>>54099392
>>54105185
>G4
Bootloop imminent.
http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-admits-g4-bootloop-problem-hardware-fault-669603/
does anyone have one of these phones?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hu-IRqS2Q0
I'm looking for something cheap that'll still play games decently
>>54100048
"Samsung Package Disabler" in store.
It asks for Device Admin rights, and can disable _everything_ literally.
No root needed.
It's awesome.
So yeah, not much effort needed.
>>54100292
S7 Edge because of the much bigger battery.
The choice is obvious.
>>54100451
Exynos is always worse for gaming, but it's faster, battery lasts longer, heats up less, it's just better for a phone.
Again, you can play games on it - games that will lag - will not run with 60fps on SD either.
>>54101431
Z3C.
Cheap as shit, fast as fuck, got MM officially, got a community around, battery life is GOD TIER.
It lasts me 3-5 days with light use.
Heavy use gets me 2 and a half days.
(Yes you can drain it in one day of course.)
CONS;
- No removable battery - it's a shit to replace after it degrades.
- Flaps might not work out of the box, you can check it in the service menu if they are fucked, you can just get it repaired.
>>54105214
So?
IF your device is affected, you take it to LG and they fix it for you.
Are you implying other devices have no issues?
Here is a few:
HTC One X:
> GPU fried itself
> Screen killed itself
> Battery went dead at one point
Been at the shop for 6-7 times.
HTC One:
> Battery killed itself
> Overheated
> Purple camera
Been at the shop around 3 times.
Z3C:
> Flaps didn't work.
Been at the shop 3 times.
S3 LTE:
> Dropped calls from one day to another
> Battery ded
> Screen corruption (GPU issue)
Been at shop for 3 times.
>>54105185
>but you are talking about the gimped 5X which is a big nope in my book.
Why's that? Not that guy btw
>>54105214
S4 Mini
> Purple flashing screen
> Update caused bootloop
Been at the shop twice.
Note 2014 10.1
> Flashing screen
> Backplate fell off
> IR Blaster fell off
Been at the shop 3 times.
> inb4 iphone is better
We had a fleet of iphones at the company, one or two have been at repair all the time.
tl;dr: All hardware can have problems.
Surprise!
>>54105265
> 2gb of ram
> only 32gb storage (max)
It's a "meh" phone.
Too expensive for what it does IMO.
>>54105252
>>54099392
>IF your device is affected, you take it to LG and they fix it for you.
And all data deleted.
The devices you listed are irrelevant because he's picking between G4 and N5X. since they have the same SoC (SD808) I'd go with the N5X. cleaner UI ,updates etc. Camera is better on the G4 that's about it.
>>54105292
>It's a "meh" phone.
Ah thanks. I was just thinking about which one to buy but fuck it I'll go with the 6P.
>>54105293
> not backing up your contacts and data
What if you run over your phone?
What if you drop it?
What if it gets stolen?
Btw I am only using Onedrive (but you could use Dropbox for that matter), and Super Backup.
Onedrive saves my pictures, Super Backup saves my contacts. If I make a recording with ACR, I just copy that over manually.
If you are a tinfoil, you could use BTSync as well.
But you get the point.
> Updates
Yeah right, but if you have the community, and LG G4 has one, why can't you just use CM, or whatever? I mean the last Android update by LG will be Android N or N+1. That shit would last you 3-5 years. Implying you will use your Nexus for 3-5 years, while it has no removable battery... pls...
>>54105313
The removable battery is still there, BUT you get a pure Nexus device which means fast updates and a not bloated OS, which is really why people go with it.
Need a new phone
Carrier - Boost Mobile
USA - NY
$200 or less
Got the "unlimited" plan
Android phones only
Suggestions on what to pick up?
Mainly use my phone for texting, social apps/media and occasionally browsing.
Want something solid that'll last me a while
>>54105356
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-White-Boost-Mobile/dp/B01180TGBO
>>54105356
Depends on how much it costs at the carrier.
Like it depends on how much you pay for the plan, because the more it costs, the less a phone will cost you.
Show us some models in that price range.
>>54104546
Feelio when G Pro 2 never had a big community.
It's still a good device and all, but LG forgot about it very quick.
>>54105342
That's cool but I don't see how it justifies the extra $120.
>>54103667
I always run on WCDMA/3G because even though carriers say 99% LTE/4G coverage in my country, if I check battery stats, it's red-orange-yellow at best.
Meanwhile WCDMA/3G is dark green, green.
But, if 2G would give me the coverage, I would use that.
Reception is very important to battery life.
>>54105387
Well it's got a removable battery and a better camera..
You can just throw in a ZeroLemon battery, or whatever copy from ebay, and use it as a real tough power user device.
(I do this with my Note 4, it's awesome.)
>>54105421
Different strokes for different folks I guess, but that's because I don't use the camera that much anyway. the batteries on the Nexus' do tend to suck though. looks like he already decided on 6P so w/e. too big for my taste.
>>54105380
Same one a friend suggested, I'll see if they have it black and put it the list of possible buys
>>54105383
The plan is like...$30 a month. I don't use much data and such.
As for models in that price range? No clue, that's why I'm here. Figured people in this thread would have the knowledge of what's shit, what's good.
It's a no contract plan so any unlocked phone that has their same frequency or whatever should work.
>>54105451
I started buying phablets after an S3 because they had better battery life.
Would have bought a Z Ultra, but holy shit, the battery is TINY.
And it's not replaceable.
Ok, makes sense, no Sony device got that feature, but it's a HUGE ASS device, and they managed to model the battery after a regular jap penis.
Dunno why they haven't made a Z3 Ultra or Z5 ultra though.
>>54105483
> As for models in that price range?
Every carrier sells different models.
Go on website, pick your plan, show us what the site lists for you.
The S4 is solid though. But update-wise, there ain't much for it.
Lollipop is available, but that's it.
>>54105500
I've already looked on the website but as you'll see...not many selections. Even the Galaxy S4 the other guy recommended isn't listed.
There's many other phones available for this carrier/provider. Not just the ones listed on their websites. I was hoping /g/ had the info on which those were and what was good.
'spose I was wrong.
>>54105553
S4 it is.
Even on Amazon if you click Boost as seller, nothing else shows up.
S4, S6, S7.
And on the pic you sent, all the rest is shit.
I've had enough of my 4s, what should i upgrade to? I have no button on this phone and it has an hour battery life
Sorry for the large link spam
Found an S5 for a decent price
Thoughts?
Legit?
Worth it?
Never bought or known anyone who's bought a phone off of ebay.
At a glance it seems mostly ok, it's a Sprint phone so Boost should have no problem activating it for me and such
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-S5-SM-G900P-16GB-32GB-Sprint-Ting-Boost-4G-LTE-Free-SIM-Card-/162022398237?var=&hash=item25b949991d:m:mGnbUijZhg5wwt7qOBDT5rA#viTabs_0
Is the HTC One Max worth buying used? I want a cheap phablet with decent specs.
>>54104546
For a DPI scaling perspective, can you tell me the mm height of the navbar menu button/square? Like from edge to edge.
>>54105225
pls respond
>>54104990
Awesome, thanks. Didnt see that that one was water resistant.
I steal too much shit to convert to Apple lol
Damn. 6 gigs of ram sounds completely unnecessary.
