If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features, budget and size.
Good resources:
>reviews, specs, comparisons
http://www.gsmarena.com
http://www.phonearena.com
http://www.kimovil.com
>Frequency checker
http://willmyphonework.net
http://frequencycheck.com
>Chinkphone news
http://www.gizchina.com/
http://www.gizmochina.com/
>Recommended Chinkphones $80-$300 as of May 2016
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Chink_shit_general/Phones
>Post a mini-review of your phone
>Discuss upcoming and current models
>Ask for help related to phones
>Tell us how much shekels you spent on good/bad phone
>Shill your Xiaomi
>PRAISE THE CHINKPHONES
News:
>ZUK announces new memephone ZUK Z2
http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/05/31/zuk-z2-announced-snapdragon-820-4gb-ram-priced-cheaper-mi5/
>Asus announces Zenfone 3 alongside premium Deluxe and giant Ultra models
http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/5/30/11809676/asus-zenfone-3-deluxe-ultra-announced-specs
>Massive: Asus Zenfone 3 phones launch with 6GB of RAM and 6.8-inch display
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/massive-asus-zenfone-3-phones-launch-with-6gb-of-ram-and-6-8-inch-display-1322398
>ARM’s new CPU and GPU will power mobile VR in 2017
http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/5/29/11808042/arm-cortex-a73-mali-g71-computex-2016
>ARM introduces Cortex A-73 chip and Mali-G71 graphics chip; higher performance, energy efficient
http://www.phonearena.com/news/ARM-introduces-Cortex-A-73-chip-and-Mali-G71-graphics-chip-higher-performance-energy-efficient_id81620
>HTC One M9+ Prime Camera Edition goes official with MediaTek Helio X10 SoC, 5.2-inch display
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_m9_prime_camera_edition_launched_with_with_mediatek_helio_x10_soc_52inch_display-news-18482.php
>>54853850
Used the OP image from the first smartphone general on /g/, even though that thread was a colossal failure.
It's good to be back.
Anyone here with valid info on the Oukitel K6000 premium release date?
>>54853918
Soon.
Nothing official, but they've got working units already so I doubt it'll be more than 2 or 3 months before they're shipped.
Nothing official yet though.
>>54853867
Are you the tripfag that initially started these threads or has that guy just stopped posting here?
>>54853918
>>54853947
Apparently they haven't informed their paid shills yet.
>>54853984
Lel oukitel and affording shills.
>>54853980
No I tried starting a spg when the new iPhone was being released last year and I got tired of half the board being iPhone and smartphone threads.
Only got 5 or 6 replies before the thread died though.
Then someone else rebooted the general and it got more popular.
I was hoping to replace my old broken nexus 5, thought of getting the nexus 6p but im tight on money at the moment. should i go for the mi 5 or the rn3?
Also, where can Canadians buy their shit without getting scammed?
>>54854120
I went from a nexus 5 to the rm3p.
No regrets, battery life is a fucking miracle.
Note 3pro is better though
>>54854147
where did you buy yours? im really thinking of copping the note 3 pro now
>>54853867
>>54853850
Update the news if your'e making a new thread.
>>54854250
Aliexpress.
Just went with the cheapest available seller
Spend 480 on s7 ,like 540 on s7 edge or ~460 on 6s 16GiB or ~380 for SE (all price in pounds) or wait?
I am in no hurry for a phone.
>>54854147
:)
Tfw WhatsApp still lags
>>54854602
How do you get that?
>>54854615
Haven't even bothered sorting the chink junk on it other than enabling play desu. Pretty comfy overall but even 5" is a bit much for me.
Any opinions on the Blu vivo air lte?
should I just wait until the oneplus 3 gets released, or just go straight into buying the oneplus 2?
Also, how's snapchat quality on these new phones? im still stuck on nexus 5.
>>54854662
probably shit because snapchat sucks on android
not shilling, it literally just takes a picture from video feed :(
>>54854645
Thanks anon.
Looks like I use my phone more than you, not something to be proud off I suppose.
>>54854573
Wait for the Note 6
>>54853850
Is it worth getting a Xiaomi Mi 5 chinkshit in Germany? I'm loving the specs and the price but afraid that the software is in chinkspeak and that it somehow isn't compatible with german providers.
>>54854723
Rare combo of normie night out and yuro sleep hours, I usually use it more. Have you found many annoying things with miui yet? One of my peeves is that adjusting the brightness removes the notification blind thing, what's the fucking point of that?
>>54854738
its chinktastic
also read the op
>>54854738
willmyphonework.net
There's a fair bit of junk to sift through but no more than 15-30 mins work. Well worth it to save a couple of hundred euros.
>>54854764
Switching between notifications and quick settings is annoying.
>>54854832
>>54854764
I don't mind miui too much 2bh, it's just the little things. No launcher is perfect.
>>54854795
I checked and supposedly it should be compatible with most german carriers. What do you mean with the junk to sift through? Is it the installation of the european ROM? Appreciate your help.
>>54854832
>>54854861
Yeah it's just the odd niggle. Overall it doesn't seem to impede the phone's performance so shouldn't complain really
>>54854891
I just left whatever rom it came with from the factory on because I'm lazy. If you do the same then you'll have about 20 chink apps to delete and a couple more that you can only hide, as well as mysterious shit like pic related that comes up when you swipe up on the home button. Other than that and installing gApps it's perfectly fine though.
>>54855090
Mine came with play store and gmail installed, but overall it's barely got any bloat.
Pretty sure this rom is malware but I'm too lazy to unlock and flash stock on it.
So I bought an exynos s7
any recommended apps that I should download? I come from a shitty phone so I only knew whatsapp.
that and if I need to pay to get some good apps
So I have a Oneplus One and been wanting to get a smaller phone but the only decent one that doesn't cost a shitload is the Oneplus X which has exactly the same specs as the Oneplus One. Should I just suck it up and get the Oneplus 3 instead since since it's actually futureproof? I've been thinking about getting a smartwatch or something so I don't have to pick up my phone every time if I just want to control my music or check notifications.
>>54855698
Ttorrent
Obviously clover (from fdroid)
Blackplayer ex
Quickpick (from xda not playstore)
WiFi File Transferer
Opera mini to browse on the go
Lightning(from fdroid)/Firefox with wlan
That's all I need
OnePlus 3 launches June 14th at 3:00PM with no invite system.
>>54855916
Who cares, it won't have a microsd slot.
>>54855780
Zuk Z2
>>54855919
Stop being an autist and buy a USB drive, there's no need for more than 64 GB storage in phones
>>54855948
Intredasting, do Zuk phones have any custom rom support?
>>54855966
>yfw we'll probably have 512GB microsd cards before 2020
>>54855966
Not as good as the OPO but yes they have some ROM support.
Any other reason you want to ditch your Oneplus? I'm seriously considering getting the 1+3.
>>54855989
Wow, how will I survive for 4 entire years without that with my 1 and 2 TB hard drives and cloud storage???
>>54855698
Nova Launcher
Package Disabler Pro
Adblock Plus extension for Samsung Internet
FX file browser
>>54855966
The biggest upside of android phones is a free system. To be able to expand the storage for cheap and being independent of the cloud™ isn't a feature but a must until lte is everywhere and unlimited mobile plans go for 20shekels per month.
>>54855916
Wow the iPhone One M9
>>54856059
Kek
>>54855966
>there's no need for more than 64 GB storage in phones
Not all people use their phones like you do, anon.
>>54856040
Read my post again and pay extra attention to the "don't be autistic" and "get a USB drive" parts
>>54856072
No, because normal people use their phones as phones, not to store 4k Blu-ray rips on them.
>>54856160
>don't be autistic
>get a usb drive
Pick one
>>54855999
There's no particular reason, the phone still runs smoothly with Cyanogenmod 13, I just want to have the latest and greatest, especially an AMOLED screen.
>>54856160
Well, for example, I live in a country where 4g is not only sparse, it is also expensive.
My music takes up ~ 32GB. Then you take a few pictures, a movie or two(not even 4k), system files, and the fact that 64 GB isn't even 64GB, and there you have it.
It's nice to have the opportunity to expand is all I'm saying.
>tfw fell for S7 meme
If only that shitty fucking nexus 6p had a micro SD Card slot.
What's the likely hood of a micro SD card slot coming with the next Nexus release? I just want muh stock Android experience
>>54856319
>What's the likely hood of a micro SD card slot coming with the next Nexus release?
0
>Do I need a replacement 5x?
>https://imgur.com/a/xVvvS
I woke up this morning and used my phone starting at 50%, what followed was extreme lag, high temperatures (to the touch), and an overall crippling experience. At this moment I wasn't using much Snapchat, but more Facebook, YouTube and Google Music. I always Greenify (Stock Everything) after I use an app.
It's probably important to know that those apps listed don't lag at all when my first turn on my phone. I usually need to restart my phone at ~150 uptime hours to prevent several apps (including Snapchat) to stop lagging, but I was only at 34 hours at this moment so I was surprised to sew how bad my experience was.
>>54856287
Not streaming music in 2016 falls under being autistic
>>54856411
Even if it is a simpler and cheaper solution than the alternative?
>>54853850
I made this autismtable of all the current high-end phones. Horizontally are the specifications in sort-of order of importance.
I know .ac and the megapixels are pretty useless
>green=has feature or better
>yellow=lack feature or above min/max, but can be compensated
>red=lack feature and too much above or below the wanted spec
green is 2 points, yellow 1 and red 0. Total points added up where maximum is 26 points. Green = 22pt+, yellow = 20-21 points and red is <20pt.
conclusion
>Xiaomi Mi5 Pro is the best phone. The lack of wireless charging is compensated by USB-C and quickcharging. Lack of SD card reader is compensated by 128GB default storage. The imho ugly back can fully fixed with a neutral dbrand/slickwraps sticker or even a memecase.
>>54856555
>Simpler
What solution that lets me sync all my music and playlists over all my devices is simpler than just opening Spotify?
>>54856665
Spotify isn't that simple if you have to find some other means to listen to the significant chunk of your library that they don't have.
That being said Google Play Music solves this problem but still has the typical streaming problems (listening without signal, using other players).
>>54856732
Yes it is, just add your songs to a folder in Dropbox, add that folder to your local files and download them on your phone.
>>54856651
>5X
>bad looks
>6P
>average looks
dude what
>>54856783
So now I have to check hundreds of albums against Spotify's library to see what they have and then do exactly what I'm trying to avoid by streaming and download a load of music to my phone anyway?
>>54856822
oh fuck those should be the other way around
>>54856822
there are more mistakes. I made this last night when i was really tired and got so confused with colors
>>54856862
What? Do you know what playlists are?
>>54856651
I was thinking about doing one. Could you share it?
>>54856319
nigga everything is so easy with cloud but if ur still a bitch just get the 128gb edition
>>54856319
Won't happen. If you want stock and SD, get HTC 10, but don't expect the camera or display to be like the S7
You can get the S7 very close to stock, what are you missing?
>>54857104
I have it looking straight up like stock with Good Lock UI and a stock theme. I disabled most bloat too, just worried because samshit is bad at updating their devices as well as how horrible Gravity Box works with Touchwizz.
>>54856651
You forgot to consider durability m8
https://youtu.be/d2jav7UdQtE
>best phone
>>54857629
I've heard about the durability of the regular Mi5, but the Mi5 Pro is supposed to be a lot better. Then again, your video is the only video showing how easily it breaks. Other stress tests, including bend tests, don't show it breaking so easily.
It isn't really surprising either. The Mi5 is $319, while the Pro is $449. With the specs the regular version has, you have to cut costs on something else. The Nexus 5X for example falls into the same price category as the regular Mi5, but lacks slightly on other aspects.
>scratch test for Mi5 Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWggh8e07fY
>>54858057
>Other stress tests
Very few can really be trusted. Many are either too gentle as they don't really want to destroy their device or have incentives to make a favorable impression.
I doubt the thinner model will have a vastly stronger frame but we will see. I'd definitely hold off until it's objectively tested.
I have $15 worth of botnet goodboy points from rewards
What i do get with them. I'm getting them faster than i can spend them which i guess is probably the idea.
I already have nova lancher prime , poweramp prime and blackplayer prime.
and podcast aps or anything ? What does /g/ recommend
Made a new version of >>54856651
Replaced .ac with Quickcharge abilities. Generally speaking 2.0 charges 60% in 30 minutes, while 3.0 charges 80% in 30 minutes. Other phones charge about 25% in 30 minutes.
MP replaced with overal camera quality taken from various websites.
Again: Green = 2pt, Yellow = 1pt, Red = 0pt.
<20pt = Red, 20/21pt = Yellow, 22pt+ = Green
>>54858164
The Mi5 Pro has 10g more weight while being .05mm slimmer, so the weight has to be put in something. Ceramic is known for it's hardness and elasticity/flexibility, so my guess is that the build quality in terms of bend-ability is a lot better for the Pro.
JerryRigEverything's bend tests aren't scientifically too. Bending by hand can very moment-dependent and varies from person to person. When a phone can be broken with, what seems to be little force, it obviously does say something about the quality.
>everyone needs to learn how to code!
>high school students need to learn to code!
>women need to learn to code!
>niggers need to learn to code!
>russians need to learn to code!
>indians need to learn to code!
>sorry, there are too many people who "know how to code," but are too retarded to make a functioning product so we're going to need to see proof of 5+ years of professional programming experience for this position
Is this all just a big meem to make it easier for oldfags to get jobs?
>>54853850
>>54853850
>waiting for the first reviews of the zuk z2
Let's see how this phone turns out to be, if it's shit and xiaomi released the kernel sources of the mi5 I'll probably buy a mi5
Help I'm cheap and from a third world country
how can I make easy cash to buy apps on the play store
Any anons in this thread living in Japan? I'm looking for a phone similar to the RMN3Pro that has LTE support on iijmio/Docomo at a similar level to the Nexus 5x. Either with 32gb storage or expandable
>>54858492
wrong thread or something? And yes it's the newest meme just like being transgender is the newest meme right now. Homos are boring, we need something more degenerate.
>>54858442
The 5X doesn't have qualcomm quick charge but does have adaptive fast charging and charges up at 30 equivalent speeds. I think the 6P has the same. It's a bit unfair to mark them down for that.
Also I'm just curious where you got those Weight and thickness target numbers from.
>>54858592
Yeah, I have no fucking idea how I posted this in this thread. I'll just blame it on Asian Moot.
- USA
- T-Mobile (gsm)
- 6inch ideally (would settle for 5.7inch)
- 350$ max
- as close to vanilla android as possible
Looking to upgrade from my oneplus one at the end of the year. zenphone 3 looks good, but too expensive. might settle for redmi 3. Want to see what google does before I make a final decision. Anything I should keep my eye on?
Is it possible to charge a normal device (tablet, smartphone) with a Qualcomm 2.0 chargeport?
>>54858774
Yes. Your device will only draw the current it is rated for.
>>54858593
Both the 5X and the 6P have the feature known as "fast-charging". This statement however is very vague and doesn't promise any percentage/time ratio. To profit from this fast-charging you need the original charging cable which is 5V/3A and then not all cables work.
The table is personal too. Some people don't care about the thickness or don't mind having a terrible camera. In the case of QC, I use tons of cables. Only buying original cables to profit from this alternative fast-charging is a no-go.
Weight and target numbers are based on personal preference. I currently own the OnePlusOne (top of the table) which is way too thick for me and really heavy. Having worked in a phone store, 7.6mm is my personal maximum for thickness and 150g the maximum weight.
>>54858902
Alright, not criticising just curious about your reasoning.
Why do you consider USBC to be so much better than micro? Personally I still see it as a disadvantage to anyone who already has a tonne of micro USB cables, chargers, powerbanks etc. as it requires a significant investment to replace them all.
>>54858820
Thanks anon, love you.
>>54859012
While I do own a handful of reversible microUSB cables, USB-C is superior to microUSB for desk/car/speaker docks. On top of that, most people, including me, keep their phone for 2 years. USB-C is already becoming the norm and pc's, laptops and other appliances are joining rapidly.
In the USA, it's either iPhone of Galaxy. Everything else and you're considered a hipster or using an inferior product.
I'm turning an old phone into an offline gps+camera.
I intend to use it every once in a while when I'm going to places I don't know.
What app lest me have offline maps?
Anything else worth having on a disconnected device.
hello, i dont know shit about phones and i need to buy one.
my main concerns are that it should be able to rum hearthstone and have a decent battery duration
what can you reccomend?
>>54859597
psst, give price range or you will be ignored
>>54859728
whatever from mid to mid-high range.
i dont really know specifics
I'm reading up about the HTC 10 and it seems to be pretty much perfect.
Anyone own one who can tell me how they like it?
What is this? I have a 16GB Micro SD card that's almost empty but my phone storage is 100% full. I only have about 4 third party apps installed and some pictures, so I don't know why my storage is full.
Wat do?
>>54860056
Factory reset that shit.
>>54859545
Here maps
>>54860512
(not compatible with device)
>>54860056
That's because apps are installed on a dedicated small partition. There may be a tool for repartitioning on XDA, but I doubt it.
How do I root my phone?
Kingo root didn't work and I don't know any other methods.
Will answer questions about specs if needed.
>>54860626
Ah, I see.
Do you know any apps of that kind?
>>54860056
Delete those apps, install DiskUsage and find where memory has gone.
>>54860657
Thanks, will try
>Huawei P9 Lite
>100 min
>100 sms
>300 mb 7 mbit/s
>19€ / month for 24 month
>no additional costs
What do you guys think about the P9 Lite? Looks like good alternative to chink import.
Should i do it? The contract is exactly what i need, phone looks fine, price is OK..
>>54860685
Not bad if you never go outdoors or call/text anyone. Otherwise those limits are horrendous.
Is there an Xposed module or app that gives me this functionality? It's one handed mode on Xiaomi phones.
Okay /spg/, what would you personally choose here, and what would you most definitively avoid?
>Current phone: HTC ONE M7
Interested in
>Nexus 5X (32gb)
>LG G4
>HTC ONE A9
and if the budget is lowered
>LG G3
>Galaxy J5
>Moto G 3rd gen
My M7's is broken in all ways except the connectivity and the screen. I want the replacement to have a better camera and a slightly larger screen, otherwise I'm pretty much fine with everything on it, especially the aluminum design which made me buy it in the first place (which I still appreciate today, some impulses are good) and the main reason why the A9 is on the list.
But I feel like getting the LG G3 for specs and price reasons, and also I was hyped when it came and I would like to experience it before I can save up for the HTC ONE M10 (or M11 if its better). Only issue I'm afraid of is the overheating issues I heard about earlier, if anyone here used it I would appreciate if you could share your experience with it.
Alright senpaitachi, I am convinced about buying a Xiaomi Mi 5 64 gb version. Any recommendations on the best way to buy chinkshit to deliver to Europe (Germany)? At the moment, I'm looking at AliExpress but if there's some better website, then I'd really appreciate the input. I also have some people that could send me the phone from Portugal/Spain if that makes any difference with VAT or some shit like that.
What's the preferred method of downclocking a snapdragon 810?
My gflex 2 gets super hot when playing certain file types in VLC and I'd much rather it not.
>>54861269
Get the g4 it's really cheap for one of the best flagships of last year
>>54861269
>Nexus 5X
Shit battery.
>LG G4
Bootloop imminent.
>HTC ONE A9
Horrible abomination.
>LG G3
Is this 2001?
>Galaxy J5
I'm a poorfag : the phone.
>Moto G 3rd gen
DOA.
>>54861546
>Horrible abomination.
What?
>>54861463
I want it, but the bootloop lottery is nerving my Buy-finger
>>54861546
>HTC ONE A9
>a horrible abomination
It looks and feels pretty good, the two card trays on the side does ruin it a little bit but its still a solid design in my eyes.
I guess based on your list I should go with the Nexus 5X since the battery is still better than my M7 plus it has quick charging?
>>54861628
>>54861724
>HTC ONE A9
Did you read ANY reviews on that phone? it was so horribly bad it almost got HTC bankrupt.
Yes, even the N5X with the crap battery will be better.
>>54861628
>snapdragon 617
>2150 mAh battery
>$500
why would anyone want to buy this phone
>>54861258
Huawei has something similar, too
>>54861781
>>54861870
Its on sale right now, at the same price as the LG G4 and about 20€ above the Nexus 5X 32gb.
I only looked at a couple of reviews on it, main complaints was either about the price being to high or that they copied the iPhone 6.
Comparing it to my M7 it looks like a decent upgrade (SD card, better button placement, slightly larger screen, design is still aluminum and not completely bonkers, better camera). The battery isn't any worse than mine, which is fine. My only issue is that the specs on paper is not a big upgrade as compared to the other alternatives, but they are still good enough for me.
>>54858523
same
with that said i did manage to find some chinese reviews of it on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKqNNECWpgg
at around the 10:00 mark they test out the fingerprint unlock when your hand is wet. it doesnt work when your finger is wet, yet it works on the xiaomi mi5 i think.
at around the 24:30 mark they demonstrate the wireless charging. i guess the thing doesnt have built in qi charging so you have to buy a qi charging adapter case. i'd pass on the adapter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krbrvxRZBK4
at 3:30 she demonstrates swiping on the home button. you can customize what it actually does, but right now it just switches between the recent apps. sometimes the gesture isn't properly recognized and it brings her home or she has to swipe a few times. after a few more tries it doesn't really work so the video feed changes a different angle of the phone lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSXKpSpf5VU
this one is a pretty nice review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpTPLR31lxI
this one is a hands on video in english.
>>54853850
Anyone else waiting for the k6000 premium?
>tri-clustet cpu
>6GB ram
>AMOLED 1080p screen
>6000mAh battery
Battery life should be otherworldly. So fucking keen.
I'll give them until the end of this month, if no updates or announcements then I'll go with the redmi note 3 pro instead.
WHYTHEFUCK can't we get a Nexus 5 without a shit battery. I'M COUNTING ON YOU HTC, DON'T FUCK THIS UP
>>54861781
Well, should I cash out for the LG V10 instead? There is a local sale for 500€ at the moment.
It would blow my budget for a tablet but it would at the same time reduces my needs for one.
>>54862422
Any idea when it releases?
>>54862509
No. You're coming close to current gen flagship prices at 500, V10 is way overpriced for what it is.
>>54862509
Hopefully we'll get an update this month.
I don't know how much longer I can handle this Nexus 5 and 3 hours SoT...
Anyone know if opening up my moto g (2014) and applying a small amount of some non conductive thermal paste or a thermal pad onto the cpu would decrease thermal throttling?
I haven't really researched it yet.
Thank you for your time.
I need a new phone but I'm poor as fuck so I can only spend like ~$160. I was thinking about getting the Nexus 5. Good idea or bad idea?
Any other good phones around the same price?
>>54862665
Good idea
The Nexus 5 is a terrific phone.
>>54862701
I've heard the battery sucks and that's something I hate about my current phone. Is it really bad? What makes it terrific in your opinion?
>>54862665
>>54862755
Don't. There aren't many phones on the market with worse battery life than the nexus 5. It probably won't get any more official updates after N either.
>>54862776
what are some better phones in the price range of ~$160?
>>54862776
My Nexus 5 gets 3 hours SoT.
Waiting on the k6000 premium before I upgrade, but from what I've seen, Xiaomis are pretty good
>>54862799
Redmi note 3, redmi 3 pro, k6000 pro.
>>54862664
That shitty slow soc really shouldn't be throttling to begin with.
>>54862815
Why are you recommending chinkphones to Americans when there's a 90% chance it will barely function on their carrier?
>>54862664
no.
>>54862820
It throttles a lot when the weather is warm.
I'm hoping to overclock it and/or overclock it, I like the price of the phone, though I'm tired of the shitty performance.
it was around 42c here today, or 106f
>>54853850
Just got the redmi note 3 pro in the mail lads, what's the best case for it? I'm prone to dropping phones.
Here's hoping LTE will work in burgerland
>>54862942
meant to say reduce throttling/overclock
Which phone/phones have the best quality camera? How does the Xiaomi Mi 5 compare? Should I wait for the oneplus 3 to come out?
>>54862990
Galaxy s7 has the best, htc 10 is really good, Xperia phones as well
chinkphone cameras comparatively suck but they may be 'good enough' for you
>>54862776
>he didn't put an LG G2 battery in his N5
>he won't rock the same smartphone from 2013 to 2018 and save himself thousands of dollars
>>54862776
The nexus 5 isn't getting N officially
>>54863063
Not the preview but is getting the finished updated. That's the way I understood it anyway I could be wrong.
>>54863053
I didn't, because I had a LG G2.
>>54863123
Where did you find that information? The nexus 4 stopped getting updates at lollipop, and Google only promises 2 years of the major updates
>>54856287
My full music library would take 170 gb
>>54862845
No one said he was a burger
>>54863138
>he doesn't get OTA updates from G-O-O-G-L-E on a monthly basis
>>54863142
android n has been confirmed on N5 since it's in the android n git repo
>>54863188
That doesn't confirm anything. The nexus 4 was in the marshmallow git repo, but it didn't get the update.
>>54863168
I have an S7 now so I do get the monthly updates. LG do the same thing on their own phones and are the quickest non-nexus to get os upgrades.
>>54863279
>he paid 670 dollaryoos just to get monthly updates for touchjizz
>>54861063
What do you mean? I'd use whatsapp, skype or mail 90% of the time and i have free wifi almost eveywhere.
I need a new phone. Three requirements:
1. No Android/IOS/WP
2. Under 120$
3. Under 4.5 inch screen size
Would also like:
sd card slot, removable battery and physical keyboard
Usage:
light browsing, email, SMS and phone
The Blackberry Q10 (meets all criterias) and the nokia n9 (free as in freedom OS but old) seem to fill my requirements. Any recommendations?
>>54863486
Seems like you already know what you want.
I ordered an Oukitel k6000 pro but it´s taking forever to ship and im having seconds thoughts. Should I stick with it or just order a Redmi pro 3?
I just want to say I love the Moto G 2015 it's better than any Samsung or Apple phone I've ever owned
Hey guys, what are your thoughts on HTC One and Sharp Aquos Crystal? Are they outdated phones?
so is everyone waiting for the ZTE Axon 7? That seems like the best bang for your buck phone this year
>>54866564
I'm waiting to see how intrusive the OS is, and how it performs in day to day use. The hardware is basically perfect though.
>cool new smartphone
smartphones have no been cool or new for a very long time changes are the person you are showing yourt new phone off too has been there already and NOTHING you show them will actually impress them unless they are either retarded or the elderly
>>54866564
Looks like a good 5.5" phone. The screen sounds fucking amazing.
I'm more interested in the Zuk Z2 (for the battery) or the Zuk Z2 Pro (for the RAM. the heart rate monitor is the cherry on top)
>>54866564
I'm waiting for the k6000 premium. Hopefully it's tough like the other k series phones.
Is Oneplus Two good? I was about to buy it but a tonne of reviewers talk about how shit the battery life and OS are. Is it regarded as a failure or anything?
Disabled Play Services and Store last week. Went six days without them. Using alternative apps to Google variants (i.e. HERE instead of Maps, CM instead of Gmail) on my Nexus 5. Holy shit battery life is insane. Also realized my lack of needing Play Serv. for anything. Thank you Google for cucking all Android devices up.
Still using a Nexus 6 and even though I do like it, the size is still annoying after a year.
What are the options I have if I want something no bigger than 5 inches that won't feel like a huge downgrade? 5X would seem like a no brainer but I really want an SD slot.
Was thinking of just getting a used Galaxy S4 off of swappa or something. Any other options?
>>54867677
>touchwizz
>>54855916
>no front facing speakers
So my S7 is being a bitch
I want to add files to it via my PC running Windows 10, but whenever I plug it in I get an error message on the phone stating "The connected device is unable to access data on this device. Reconnect the USB cable and try again."
I have enabled USB debugging already, and installed samsung smart switch and all of the most recent drivers related to Samsung and USB. What do?
So, after a long period with an iPhone, I finally decided to jump ship and get the Huawei P9. Loving the phone, but I was wondering if there's any specific apps you guys recommend. My last Android device was a Samshit S3 so I've been out of the game for a while.
Picture not exactly related.
would it be regrettable to get the nexus 6p over the s7 edge? I can get the s7 in 13 days but the wait is killing me
>>54860685
Holy shit that plan is horrible. I'm able to get unlimited calls, texts and data at 150mbit/s for like 20€. Where do you live?
Hey lads getting a phone for me mum,
I can get a lg g3 for 320, a lg nexus 5x for 350 or an lg g4 for 400. All 32GB models, any reccomendations? Ausfag prices
Archie 40c titanium
Croatia,and plan is as follows
>1000MB
>1000min calls to all networks
>Unlimited sms.
For 6eur/month
T-Mobile is operator
However this phone has 512mb RAM and loves to heat up,no kidding.
Also battery life is garbage 3 hours and it's dead.
So I need a phone that can handlw tormenting/web browsing at same time without freezing it's brains out,gaymen is not needed
>>54854120
ZUK Z2 is more of a N5 successor then the 5X was. Wait for reviews on it, it's the one I'd get
>>54868051
Do you value the microSD slot, or the waterproofing, or the admittedly gimmicky edge? If you answered no to all three of these questions, get the 6p.
>>54862395
I honestly don't care much about hte fingerprintsensor. I just want to know if they ship it with cyanogenOS to Europe. That automatically means that we will get cyanogenMod for that phone which would be downright glorious.
Either the zuk z2 or the xiaomi mi5. I have to be patient a little longer
>>54862422
A female chink said in a video presentation of the premium that it'll be released in october.
>>54865238
Decide for yourself shipping from china takes some time.
>>54868269
6p is fucking ugly.
>>54868832
Very constructive.
Who still /Galaxy S4/ here?
Runs really smoothly on Touchwiz, and still quick
I get about 4 hours of SOT with a new battery.
>>54868759
Thanks anon!
Guess what phone I'm using
>>54869862
Galaxy S7 with GoodLock UI 24.0.9
>>54869871
Yeah, actually. That's completely correct.
What's the go-to app for browsing YouTube ad free and without root?
Hello /g/,
I was looking into getting a new phone recently since I realised that s4 will not be gettinggetting any more updates (I have been quite happy with the phone for the past 3 years).
I was looking into getting an s7 but I feel like an idiot buying something so expensive with little improvement so my friends recommended me oneplus 2 or xiaomi mi 5. I was thinking of waiting for 1+3 to come out to see how it is. Do you have any suggestions?
Also,
>country
UK and occasionally Serbia.
>carrier
Vodafone in UK, telenor in Serbia
>budget
No restrictions, I buy phones every 3-4 years so I can splash out but let's say about 500 GBP
>features
I'd say mostly performance and Batery life. Fast Internet is quite important too. I don't care a lot about camera or sound quality but I do want a fairly large screen (not like Samsung note but similar to s4 or bigger) and and big memory. Not really I to all the gimmicky apps...
>>54869975
Redmi note 3 pro prime
>>54869899
They're really going the right direction with it, slowly losing buyer's remorse with my GS7.
>>54869975
Just get the S7
>see new phone
>it looks cool
>beast specs
>"I want that"
>remember that everything runs Android
Why did we get stuck with this shit OS again?
>>54870253
Because "muh open software"-mindset the Media has propagated since the release of first Android phones.
>>54868068
Jewmany. Prices here are retarded.
But since i don't need more and the phone would be for free in this plan i'm really considering it.
Carrier is Telekom/T-Mobile.
>>54860685
You could also get the p9 lite seperatly and get a 5 euro per month contract from deutschlandsim.
https://www.amazon.de/DeutschlandSIM-Micro-SIM-Daten-Flat-Frei-Minuten-Folgeminutenpreis/dp/B00M9YFZY6/ref=pd_sim_107_9?ie=UTF8&dpID=51p%2B4fu48kL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=ADE41KDY2B763SMSNGBR
If money is an issue for you. You'd save about 40 eurobucks, and you can cancel the contract from deutschlandsim each month.
>>54862755
Yes, its atrocious, don't do it.
>>54869975
>budget
>No restrictions
S7 then.
I've had an LG P500 for some years, but it gets too old. What would be the best phone for ± 150€ ?
I have Alcatel one touch Pixi and it has a broken screen.
My question is how much will new screen cost, and can i change it myself?
>>54870810
K6000 pro
>>54870505
Thanks, almost forgot about these. If i can take my number with me, that'd be a legit choice.
But hell, i hate german carriers/companies, they jew you more than original Shlomo.
>on my Nexus 5
>after 3 hours SoT
>start scrambling for a charger
>on my redmi 3 Pro
>after 3 hours SoT
>Still have ~80 % left
Fuck me.
>>54871118
I think you can take your number with you, it'll cost you 25 Euros though.. But I'd rather take that instead of making a two year contract. I try to avoid them because I'd like to stay flexible.
Stock ROM (MIUI) or CM13 for Redmeme Note 3?
>>54869862
Redmeme master race
>>54872207
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-xiaomi-redmi-note-3-t3350656
http://en.miui.com/thread-236615-1-1.html
>>54872228
I was looking for feedback on either Roms, do you have an experience with either?
Wondering if Wifi calling works
Is the LG G5 any good? I'm attracted to removable battery but the build quality is meant to be shit
>>54872287
Everything works.
>>54872543
With which rom?
>>54872675
CM13.
Anyone here already on Android N? I'm thinking about switching on my daily driver, afraid it's buggy as fuck though.
So I just bought my first android phone, it's a galaxy s7. What are some cool apps or things I can do with it? totally new to the android scene. Been using it for a day and the battery seems to be draining fast? Not sure what to do about that. I'm pretty stupid.
699 US dollars for a phone with outdated specs...
hey spg, is there anyway i can put a different version of android on my phone? ex/ verizon 4.4.4 on core prime os on a metro pcs core prime?
>>54870022
Was thinking it but I think Mi 5 might give me beter specs.
>>54870239
Is it really that good? My friend has it and it didnt perform that well. Plus is the inflated price really worth for those specs.
>>54870697
I was hoping to avoid it because of inflated price, kinda looks that it does not justify itself
xperia z5c or iphone 5s?
I want a quite powerful small smartphone. I already own a mbp, this is why I'm thinking about an iphone, but the 5s is pretty old now and the se costs too much in europe. also I've been using android for five years and I don't know if ios would suit me? (I don't care about customisation anymore)
Are there any better alternatives to Samsungs shitty sms/mms messaging app on marshmallow
>>54873376
google messenger
not even kidding
>>54873166
Z5c
>>54873376
I use Textra.
>>54871859
Flexibility is not an issue.
What i want is 50-200 min, 50-200 sms, 200-500 mb, because as i said, i have wifi almost everywhere.
Regarding the phone, i don't want to spend more than 300€. i'll use it for browsing, chat, gdocs, music.
That's why i thought that offer is ok.
Should I wait for "official" bootloader unlock from Xiaomi or just do the work around ?
Has anyone here tried a G5 in the hand? I'd like to know your thoughts if so
>>54873790
Yes. It feels huge compared to my GS7, even though there's only 0.2" difference in screen size. It's got a good weight to it and doesn't feel like it'd break when dropped.
When will chinkphone companies start releasing phones that support American bands?
>>54873380
Is it botnet though?
>inb4 having cell phone while complaining about botnet
Posting this here for visibility, got no answers at csg >>54872801 please advise! budget around 100 burger dollars.
>>54873907
When America imports enough refugees to have a lager population than China
>>54873907
when will Americans start supporting Chinese bands?
>>54874466
this basically. obviously a modem that supports say 3 bands, is cheaper to produce than one that supports say 10 bands. US is the one that's different to the worldwide norms.
>>54873889
That is a worry with my small hands... I struggle on a 6s+ (yes I know I fell for the iPhone meme but it has great battery life) and might consider the Note 6 or 7 but comfortable one handed use is also nice
Samsung has that one handed mode so maybe I will go for the Note
Semi-related question; How the fuck can I record my phone calls? All the apps I found only takes sound from the microphone, making the other person barely hearable.
>>54874711
that's generally against the law
Looking at a G5 for 200, worth or nah?
I want to go for the G4 but it's more in this case
>>54874972
Is better than a G4, in all but aesthetics.
Same specs as most other top end flagships.
>>54874793
How is it against the law to record a call from the sound card (like no apps can), but not throught the microphone?
Also, why the FUCK is it illegal?
>>54875182
wiretapping laws
What's the safest/securest way to root a samsung galaxy s5 active? Is towel->supersu OK, or are there better ways now?
>>54875182
You have to get consent for it to be legal.
>>54875182
>>54875205
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katz_v._United_States
>tfw the Oukitel K10000/K6000 doesn't work past 2G in the US.
>>54875205
So, recording throught the sound card is wiretapping, but recording a call with a microphone isn't?
>>54875261
they are both illegal without consent
the problem is that apps that explicitly enable you to do record conversations in software (and thus don't have some other reasonable purpose) could be held liable
Anybody here with a iPhone 6S? I was gifted one but it has no SIM tray (probably fucking stolen lol), so I bought a replacement but it doesn't seem to fit. Does the regular iPhone6 have a different SIM tray? Can someone with 6S make a couple of pics showing the tray?
>>54874416
At least get the HT7 Pro. 2/16 is the minimum these days.
Heard the good news?
>A rumor attached to a photo details a 4.3" Xiaomi that will be powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset. The screen will have 720p resolution, which shouldn't be a problem (wasn't for the Compacts).
>The unnamed Xiaomi mini is expected to have a 13MP main camera on the back and a fingerprint sensor on the front. Additional specs include 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage.
>The price is rumored to be CNY 1,800 ($275/€245, probably more after import costs). No word on launch date, though. If the rumor proves right, then Xiaomi phones will have a massive range - from this 4.3" mini to the 6.44" Mi Max.
How do I reduce my phone's memory usage?
Does anyone know if the OnePlus 3 is supposed to have band 12 support?
>>54875949
WANT
>>54873532
Did you also thought about a redmeme 3? That thing has a good battery and cm support I think. Costs around 160 Euros on tradingshenzen afaik.
>>54875949
HOLY FUCK
If i uninstall gapps from my phone will signal,clover and some other apps still work?
>>54876100
was wondering about this as well
>>54876166
signal no, there is a gapps free fork on fdroid though. libresignal.
Clover yes, this app doesn't require gapps.
>>54875949
>>54876100
>>54876141
>4.3"
>manlets rejoicing
>>54875949
It's fake
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Rumors-of-a-4.3-inch-Xiaomi-smartphone-with-Snapdragon-820-CPU-show-up-next-to-a-fake-photo_id79752
>>54876116
Yes i do consider the R3P, but i'll have to pay 20€ for shipping and 19% tax on top of it which negates the cost effectivness.
>>54876891
I'm talking about the regular redmeme 3
https://tradingshenzhen.com/redmi-3-3-pro-2-1s-1/489-xiaomi-redmi-3.html#/speicher-16gb/firmware-xiaomi_eu_multilanguage/gerate_farbe-schwarz/gratis_beigabe-displayschutz_folie_usb_otg_kabel_eu_adapter
that's the pro
https://tradingshenzhen.com/redmi-3-3-pro-2-1s-1/563-xiaomi-redmi-3-pro.html#/firmware-original_en_ch/speicher-32gb/gerate_farbe-schwarz/gratis_beigabe-displayschutz_folie_usb_otg_kabel_eu_adapter
but doesn't seem to expensive to me, the huawei p9 costs around 300 eurobucks.
>>54868040
Still asking. Any tips on good / great / useful software is appreciated.
