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 March 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:
>The Snapdragon 820-powered Galaxy S7 has gained root access [VIDEO]
http://phandroid.com/2016/06/11/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-root/
>Exynos 8890-powered clamshell from Samsung in the works
http://www.gsmarena.com/exynos_8890powered_clamshell_from_samsung_in_the_works-news-18772.php
>Apple to source Modem chips from Intel for the next iPhone
http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_source_chips_from_intel_for_the_next_iphone-news-18771.php
>Zauba Listing of OnePlus 3 Confirms $305 Starting Price
http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/06/12/zauba-listing-oneplus-3-confirms-305-starting-price/
>Sony Xperia X review: X marks the flop
http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/10/11889750/sony-xperia-x-review-price-phone-specs
>Google Says Marshmallow Memory Leak Is Fixed In A 'Future Release'
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/06/10/google-says-marshmallow-memory-leak-issue-fixed-future-release/
First for S7 exynos mustard race
If I want something with a good camera and long battery life with decent performance but at a reasonable price is the one+2 a good buy?
>>55044049
The OP3 is releasing in a few days, wait a bit. even if you won't get it, the OP2 price will go down.
I just got my s7 edge.
D-Did I do it right, /g/?
Poorfag here, should I buy Xiaomi Remi note 3 pro ? Only got 250$ and currently using an Xperia M
>>55044223
Snapdragon or Exynos?
>>55044291
Yes you should. it's only $180.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/csg/609089_32606700622.html
>>55043815
why do all phones look the same
i want a phone that looks different
>>55044406
nextbit robin will let you look like a special snowflake
Any advice on the S7 Edge, as in;
Tips and tricks, apps and themes recommendations?
>>55044440
ya but it's not good in any way
What's the best strategy to preserve battery life apart from replacements.
Try to keep it from going low?
Keep it charging anytime possible? (At 100% it should use AC and not the battery for power...)
>>55044406
Looks matter only for fags and girls.
>>55044451
Package disabler pro and Nova launcher from play store.
Dark material theme from galaxy apps store.
>>55044492
Avoid deep discharges. Avoid heat.
That's it.
>>55044492
if I remember correctly, you should charge it frequently. Repeated small discharges are better than longer ones for maintaining charge capacity.
>>55044406
I know how you feel. Need phones like the N95 again. Absolute GOAT
Coming from an HTC M8
Need
Expandable memory
Compact design
Long batter life
Good camera
No samsung
No budget what buy?
SHOULD I GET OP3
IM GOING TO ANYWAY FUCK YOU GUYS
>>55044559
>Don't want best phone on the market because memes
How bad of an idea is it to import an unlocked international Exynos S7 to the US?
>>55044677
Aren't they on amazon?
>>55044304
Exynos
>>55044780
You did good anon.
>>55044559
Standard S7 with Exynos is perfect for what you want, disregarding 'no samsung' which is pretty dumb desu
If not I guess HTC 10?
I want to get an S7 but I genuinely think I will be fired from my job due to autism some time in the next 24 months and become unable to make contract payments.
Seriously considering buying SIM-free and just using pay-as-you-go data packs so I don't ruin my credit rating.
>>55045357
Man best thing I ever did in regards to phones is get off the carrier contracts/payment plan bullshit.
>>55044172
But does the 1+2 deliver on what I want?
How privacy-friendly is the Chinese MIUI7 ROM?
It does not have GApps. Does it have anything comparable installed that invades my privacy?
>>55045424
>tfw always went PAYG but got a contract for the first time in my life this month
Feels filthy
>>55044406
Oukitel k10000
>>55045743
>black bull
>>55045765
kek
>>55043815
>>55045634
chinese phones have had spyware before
>>55045743
disgusting
>>55045424
> get off the carrier contracts/payment plan bullshit.
Then what are your other options?
Anyone using android N and getting errors?
>>55046248
Just buy your phone outright and use it one whatever network you want.
I've got a Iphone 5s, i'm thinking about buying a 1+3 when it's released, should i? I fucking hate my Iphone due to it being general shit these days.
>>55046475
Well what do you look for in a phone?
>If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features, budget and size.
The OP3 is likely to be good value for money, but if anything goes wrong you'll be pretty screwed as customer support is near nonexistent.
>>55046236
>chinese phones have had spyware before
Isn't that due to the sellers, not the rom itself though?
Should I?
>>55044522
let it go, anon
>i bought a "new" n86 8mp on ebay and got fucked hard. after it died in three weeks i found a corroded main board wht bodge wire repairs
>>55047023
>sd400
no.
>>55045634
>>55046579
The official roms are clear. can also flash CM13:
>>55046618
You guys think a note 4 Unlocked originally t-mobile for 200 is a good deal? I do.
>>55047250
Sounds good, how's the quality (scratches, dents etc)?
>>55046579
Either way its shady and puts me off
Is there a better phone for under $100 than pic related?
>>55047412
Just the camera lens on the back is off. Easily fixable. There's another guy selling mint note 3's for 125. Which one would you snag?
>>55047645
Note 4; it can be updated to Marshmallow unlike the 3, and will have better specs in general
Factory reset when you get it
>>55047817
also get a battery or two, one of the best features of it you won't see in modern phones
>>55044339
>>55044291
is it compatible with t-mobile?
>>55048027
And what's a legit site to buy it from?
>>55047643
LG G Stylo. Though both phones are pretty great. If you do consider the G Stylo, there's an 8gb version and a 16gb version.
Poorfag here, Should I buy the UMI Super. And if not, why?
Budget around 200 from europe simonly
I have a Moto G right now.
Its annoying because:
>No Android Pay
>No wireless charging
>THE HEADPHONE JACK IS AT THE FUCKING TOP! WHO THE FUCK PUTS THAT THERE?
I would upgrade for those reasons. But to what?
Maybe I could just wait for the iPhone 7.
>>55048027
>>55048064
yeah, but there is only one LTE band supported, which is dodgy.
Could another anon answer this: Do certain areas use different bands than others? Like would Ohio use a certain LTE band, and New York would use a different one?
>>55048198
Cool, thanks. Would there be a better US carrier to use it with, or is LTE just kinda shit on this particular phone?
>>55048236
In ohio too. the area around columbus is pretty good for sprint's LTE. absolutely fucking shit for calls though, IMO.
>>55048198
>>55048250
whoops, wrong post quote
>>55044304
Does it matter?
S7 Edge is the best Android phone out right now.
>> inb4 muh touchwizz hurr hurr
>>55048190
>headphone jack at the bottom
>>55048027
bands 2 & 4 are supported so you should have LTE unless youre in a band 12 zone, which I am not. However Wi-fi calling doesn't work w/ or w/o Cyanogen 13.
Need a site, just get it off AliExpress. I'm the phamouse anon who got theirs overnight somehow.
>>55048338
Exynos version is faster, has better ram management and better battery life. Also has unlockable bootloader and easy root. The 820 is still great though.
>>55048353
>plug headphone jack into top of phone
>put phone in pocket upside-down
>wire gets tangled on your thumb
>wire connector gets squashed and leads to loose connection
If you think that a headphone jack should go anywhere other than the bottom of a phone, you need to fucking drink bleach.
Apple put theirs at the bottom because they actually give a shit about UX.
>>55041445
Thanks man
>>55048394
Jokes on you, I use bluetooth headphones.
>>55048338
>S7 Edge
You realise that we've reached the Gillette phase of smartphone product development now and you're just buying Fusion Proglide phones for the stupid gimmicky bullshit like having a screen that curves off to the side for no fucking reason whatsoever.
They should actually add razorblades to phones going forward so people like you can cut your jugulars open while trying to use them.
zte axon 7 fucking when?
Does anyone know if the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) works with a T-Mobile sim card? It's advertised to work as described by the eBay seller on eBay.
>pic related
>>55044522
N95, never forget. I played Quake on mine <3
>>55048138
I ordered one. 4000mAh, fingerprint sensor, card slot, and no shitty custom UI.
Looks good for the money
>>55048452
You done have to fucking buy it and having a gimmicky phone as no.1 helps the rest of the market in that better phones and ones that should be premium have less market so have to drop price.
The Mi5 pro is so expensive for a chink phone.
£250 and I'd have it now but waiting to see how the One+3 looks.
Bought a OPX to replace my Nexus 6
Couldn't stand the massive fucking 6" bullshit
>but LTE band 12
meh. my n6 never used band 12 in my city anyway
>>55048894
>You done have to fucking buy it and having a gimmicky phone as no.1 helps the rest of the market in that better phones and ones that should be premium have less market so have to drop price.
Your writing is as bad as your choice in phones.
>>55048190
>headphone jack on the bottom
is almost exclusively an apple thing. I can't think of an android phone that does this. please name one cuz i would love that.
>>55048779
It does, but no wifi calling
>>55048979
Same, you put your phone in your pocket bottom up so when you take it out it's upright
Why the fuck is it this way
>>55048979
>headphone jack on the bottom
>can't rest phone on self, desk, or dock with the headphone plugged in
>actually thinking this is good design
>>55048979
LG G4 is at the bottom - fucking annoying
>>55049030
Are you sure? Have you tested it? Could you email me bro to talk about it?
[email protected]
I'm currently considering upgrading from my nexus 5 to something a little newer. Maybe a nexus 5x or LG g flex 2. Don't wanna spend too much but it's difficult cause canadafag. Where should I look in Canada /g/?
Does anyone know if the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) works with Samsung Pay? With a T-Mobile sim card? I've been told it does, and ive also been told it doesn't
>>55049189
You with Bell or Rogers? Free Nexus 6p on a 2-year plan.
>>55049330
I'm currently with koodo and only paying like 30 a month, rather not end up paying like 80 a month for two years if I could help it
>>55049189
How much are you looking to spend anon?
>>55049363
If I buy the phone outright im looking at around 300 Canadian monopoly money
>>55049407
You can get an HTC One M8 off Amazon unlocked for $320
>>55048979
Galaxy s7 edge
>>55049407
300 Canada monopoly = 230 USD you could get a Samsung S6. It's the only way to go personally .
My nexus 5 screen broke, do I need to replace the whole screen?
Is it better to buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro from Geekbuying or aliexpress? are they reputable?
>>55049976
Also, anyone seem to have experience with this phone's LTE/4g connectivity? It seems like it only supports one frequency on most carriers
>>55049870
yes you will have to replace the entire front panel assembly, as the digitizer (the cracked part) is fused to the display.
The part should cost you around 40 to 60 bucks, i suggest paying someone else to replace it for you.
You give them the part, and have them replace it for you. It's cheaper that way. It's really easy to mess up the super fragile ribbon cables if you have never done it before.
I took my new display assembly and broken nexus into a cellphone repair shop, and the can't-poo-in-loo indian charged me $35 to swap it out for me.
If i would have chosen to have him buy the part and replace it, it would have been $160 for the job, that's why i suggest you buy the part off ebay and take it into a repair place.
Or maybe you're a dextrous DIY kinda guy and have the skills needed to replace it yourself. I didn't have the required dexterity and patience to do it myself.
>>55050016
And does that mean the connection will be spotty or something? What does only supporting one frequency translate to in everyday usage?
>>55050053
T-thanks
I fucking hate touchscreens and shit battery life. Hate Niggerberries too. What should I get? It seems impossible to find decent phones nowadays.
I want something with a <5" screen, a normal camera/front camera for video calls and long battery life. What should I get?
>>55050402
I've been looking too, all I've found is xperia z3 compact.
>>55050402
Moto E 2nd gen
I've got a Moto X 2013, don't use the Google Now shit or whatever, but love the Active Display and size. I'll probably use AT&T, unfortunately, and want to root. What's good for me?
Im looking for a smartphone in the 200 - 250 dls range. Xperia Z3 Compact, good or bad? i saw it at 260 in Amazon.
>>55048427
Jokes on you, you're gonna get brain cancer
android 4.4.4 here
where are the notes located at? i wanna make a backup of my things at my pc and i have important stuff written on my phone, but i cant found them, not even as hidden files
Has anyone tried Replicant by any chance?
Can regular Android apps (ex. Instagram) be installed?
S7 active any good guys? Coming from an og as hell 4S
>>55051362
If you like thick buttons, yes. Otherwise get the S7
>>55051544
More concerned with the durability factor honestly. If I'm dropping cash I'm hoping to be able to drop the thing down a flight of stairs
does anyone have any experience with this phone?
>Infocus M560 5.2 "
http://www.lightinthebox.com/es/infocus-m560-5-2-android-5-1-smartphone-4g-dual-sim-octa-core-13-mp-2gb-32-gb-oro_p4932420.html
Can you rely on One+ to keep the price reasonable for the Oneplus3?
Theyve apparently packed AMOLED, 6Gb ram, 820 processor, 16mp camera and its rumoured to be starting at £250. At that price it blows everything out, even the RN3P cant give you a chip that good, a decent camera and screen.
>>55051736
cheaper on Gearbest
>>55051739
The cheapest model will for sure be less than $400
>>55043845
Fuck my qualcomm variant.
Just how good is Nexus 6p?
Choosing between the HTC 10 and iPhone 6S Plus.
HTC 10
pros:
>apparently great audio quality
>stock android (barring the sense launcher)
>nice build quality
cons:
>not sure how nicely it plays with snapchat
>home button feels weird since it's not actually a button (coming from a note 4)
>don't know how good HTC is about updates
iPhone 6S Plus
pros:
>iMessage, FaceTime
>good integration with my macbook
>apparently better battery life
>best device for snapchat
cons:
>haven't used iOS as a daily driver so it's unfamiliar territory
>no 4chan app
>>55051739
Would rather buy the Axon 7 to be honest. I trust ZTE more now than fucking One Plus.
What the fuck is happening to my Mom's RN3 Pro? It used to be fine before the latest MIUI update. Can I roll back without losing data or is factory reset the only way to go?
>>55052290
Why only those 2 choices?
The only Flagships worth getting are the S7 Edge and the 6s, but it's only 3 months til the next iPhone comes out.
You should consider much cheaper choices since there's fuckall that $500+ phones offer these days compared to phones that cost $200-$300.
hey guys, new to this. how much of an idiot am i for buying a Lumia 950
Where is the best play to get an sd card?
32gb samsung being sold as a spotlight on ebay
Or is there a better place/better card?
>>55043815
I need purchasing advice, /g/. I want something to listen to music with good headphones, expandable memory and good camera. Budget is not a problem.
>>55052785
Galaxy S7.
>>55048979
nexus 5x
>>55050402
Honestly. iPhone SE.
Finally upgraded from gingerbread to lollipop
What software have I been missing out on?
>>55052254
I liked it as far as features and stuff, but the front camera on it just stopped working all of a sudden, and I to RMA it. It was a giant pain in the ass to troubleshoot and system restore. I have big hands, but typing on it is a pain one handed.
Looking for sub 400$ smartphone any suggestions? I want it to have a solid Camera and be reasonably fast so it can run most apps, thanks in advance anons.
>>55051285
Any android app can be installed but you may or may not have access to the play store. That's why you need an alternative like F droid, Aptoide or even Blackmart (a bad idea because of the security risks)
>>55052758
Check benchmark websites.
>>55053310
Something like a Moto X (search for the different models carefully) or Xiaomi red note pro 3. Alternatively a flagship from 2014 should be around $500 if you are willing to spend more.
Budget is around $250
Need good battery
Decent Speed
Decent Camera
Want AT&T LTE
I looked at the Redmi Note 3 pro but I don't know if it will work with AT&T's LTE, specifically in New York and New Jersey.
>>55052445
Try greenify. If not just factory reset the thing.
Just replaced my Nexus 5 with a Galaxy S5. Are there any decent Touchwizz ROMs, or would I be better off using AOSP?
>>55049976
>>55050016
>>55050072
It's cheaper on Ali.
also, what carrier are you on?
see
>>55048198
>>55048365
also;
http://willmyphonework.net/
>>55052445
Flash CM13. even the fingerprint sensor is working now.
>>55019078
>>55048935
How's the camera quality?
>>55052493
>no apps
>shitty, ugly OS
>deprecated&DOA
Pretty stupid.
>>55050402
Smartisan T1
>>55053581
Only 3G bands compatible, no LTE.
>>55043815
I'm considering buying Xperia Z3 compact. But I did a quick archive check on /g/ and it seems that it's kinda fragile - glass back and a flimsy 3.5 jack being most lamented. Can anyone, preferably unbiased, confirm or refute this? I dropped my L last month and I don't want to lose another phone that way.
Or if anyone has a tip on another phone that fits into 130mm x 65mm (thickness & screen size don't matter) that won't break as soon as it falls to the ground, I'll check it out. I'm currently using and old HTC Touch2 and I'm loving its size of 104x55.
What does /g/ think about Alcatel Flash Plus 2? 3GB variant will be released this June 20.
>>55047643
Is this rootable nao?
>>55054647
The audio jack is dodgy. Mine broke and so did my friend's. I just got a bluetooth headset so it doesn't matter now, but it's obviously a real issue.
It's a great phone otherwise, although I suppose the Z5 Compact is better now.
How's the development for the Xiaomi Mi5 coming along? I'm interested in getting one but I want to be able to flash CM13 if I don't like MiUI.
Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro still best bang for your buck?
I'm just looking for something to replace my old Galaxy S2 that's relatively speedy, has some power and is not that expensive. I'm in the US using T-Mobile.
What is the best poorfag 5" phone (under 80$)?
>>55055125
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_312369.html
>>55055001
Yes, however:
>>55048365
>>55048198
Is the Nexus 5X any good? Looking for a nice device that
>runs stock android
>gets timely updates
>has good battery life
>works well with snapchat
>plays music nicely
I was going to buy an unlocked one and use it on t-mobile but wanted to get an opinion
>>55055189
Can you explain what that means? I'm in New York. Will I get LTE service or only in certain areas?
And can you provide a link to the correct model? I can't tell which one I need btwn these two:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-Official-Global-ROM-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-650-Hexa-Core-5/311331_32673979702.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-4G-LTE-Metal-Body-Fingerprint-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-650-Hexa/311331_32596046648.html
>>55055292
>Can you explain what that means? I'm in New York. Will I get LTE service or only in certain areas?
It means that it lacks some bands with your carrier. I don't know what bands does T-mobile use in NY. ultimately, you might not have reception on your phone.
The models are the same. theres also a 3GB RAM/32GB ROM version for an extra $30.
>>55053086
>>55052493
kys
>>55054673
>Alcatel
>>55056098
Wait does /g/ hate Alcatel?
should i replace my iphone 5c with a moto g, lads?
>>55055539
Thanks. I read something that T-Mobile is rolling out band 12 in NY which is not supported by that phone. But band 2 and 4 are supported...don't know exactly what it means though.
Is there another best bang for your buck option that uses all the bands as T-Mobile?
My sister is looking to replace her nexus 5 that died. She wants a good screen, good camera and apps are important so android 6 is prefered. Needs something that doesn't require flashing.
She is considering a nexus 6p for 470€
Is this worth over a lg g4 (350€) /v10 / moto x style ? Should she wait for something to come out ?
Would a leEco le max 2 be good (without flashing it) ?
>>55056575
>Would a leEco le max 2 be good (without flashing it) ?
No headphone jack.
>>55056433
Budget?
>>55051819
at least the gpu is good
>>55056586
Under $250 ideally
>>55056611
Oneplus X
Le 2 X620
No idea if they work on t mobile though
check:
http://willmyphonework.net
http://frequencycheck.com
>>55054695
>although I suppose the Z5 Compact is better now.
It has its own sorts of problems (spontaneously cracking back, easily scratched cam lens cover, overheating on light usage due to the dud processor etc.).
Unfortunately sony's just no longer an option; too many complaints about the same shit, over and over.
Made me want to stay far away.
HEY TOTALLY COOL PEOPLE DISCUSSING MOBILE PHONE ON A TECHNOLOGY BOARD YOU ARE TOTALLY WELCOME HERE WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD CHEAP PHONE TO REPLACE MY MOTO G
URGENT I DON'T HAVE A WORKING SMARTPHONE
>>55050367
Nokias. 130 or 230 or so on
>>55051819
Look at the bright side, you have a superior modem, GPU and AOSP If the bootloader is unlocked.
>>55056882
PLEASE I'M RETARDED
>>55048452
Note 4 is samsung's peak. Everything released after have an expiration date due to the sealed battery.
>>55056882
>>55056944
>If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features, budget and size.
>>55048979
One m9, hTC 10, s6, note 5, s7
>>55056978
oh sorry
finland
music and web
somewhat responsive
size: whatever
carrier is DNA but it doesn't matter
Anything wrong with getting a note 3? Its huge and seems to preform well. Anything in its price range that's a better option? (€250)
>>55057004
Xiaomeme redmeme note 3.
(not a shill)
>>55057004
Redmi Note 3 Pro ~$140 2/16
$180 3/32
>>55057024
>>55057035
http://www.e-ville.com/fi/3148-alypuhelimet/17241-xiaomi-redmi-note-3-55-alypuhelin.html
alright I'll get this unless someone tells me not to
>>55043815
Looking for great battery life with half decent specs as a replacement. My m7 is slowly falling apart and battery life is shit. First I wanted to wait for the k6000 premium but the oneplus 3 looks pretty nice. 6gb ram of the the 64gb variant, amoled fhd and 3650mAh sounds likte it will provide long sot or are there better options? Having no mSD slot seems to be the only flaw.
>>55052785
S7, Exynos. Snapdragon variant has a much worse DAC.
>>55057080
That's the wrong version, and it's massively overpriced.
You need the Note 3 Pro, with the SD650. not the Note 3 with the X10. the SD650 is much more powerful and power efficient.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/csg/311331_32598227866.html
160€
>>55057080
get the pro version
>>55052785
HTC 10 it is.
>>55057082
>OP3
Depends on the price. we"ll see tomorrow.
>>55057128
alright, I didn't know aliexpress shipped to finland but I'll get this then
>>55057168
aliexpress will ship to the fucking north pole m8
>>55057183
yeah and seems to have better than my current broken phones specs while cheaper, though I don't know what taxes get slapped on it
>>55056965
reparability of the n3 is much better though
>>55057149
probably 300€ up to 400€ for the 64 gb storage 6gb ram model.
>>55057128
by the way is there any drawback going with chink shit?
>>55050402
Wileyfox Swift
ok guys just got my moto g 2015 did i fuck up?
>>55057295
I just broke mine, I hated it too
>>55057168
>>55057200
There's a shop that has customs protection (they pay back whatever amount the customs charge you), I'll see if I can find it.
>>55057275
botnet
>>55057275
Camera is shit, rooting isn't easy-to-use & having a questionable, probably from the shop owner reflashed os running.
>>55055290
Apparently Snapchat is a bit of a dog, performance can get spotty, but it's nothing a reboot won't fix. It might get better with future updates,but there is no guarantee of that.
I would have bought it if it was smaller and it had wireless charging.
>>55056254
because they're French
>>55057200
>>55057168
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/spg/342812_32597684693.html
Ships from EU.
As >>55057316
said, ask for global rom before buying.
S7 Mini when?
Are these chink phones not shit? Why does everyone shill them? Why not get a normal phone?
>>55057363
alright, how do I ask for that? does the option pop up or do I have to contact some support?
>>55057275
For US carriers at least they tend not to support full LTE
>>55057405
Because they're cheap, I like the prices but I'm not getting one at all since the warranty of those things basically ends the moment it leaves the warehouse.
Smartphones are only getting cheaper and cheaper from now on, at a pretty damn good rate. Lenovo is getting in the western smartphone business aswell.
>>55057414
also can't I just install a custom ROM or is the spyware so 2deep4u I can't get rid of it?
>>55057414
>Leave a message for this seller:
>"please flash the official global rom, thank you"
>>55057487
You can, but it's a headache. better avoid it if you can.
>>55057507
alright, thanks a ton
>>55057414
Best price/performance you can get. If you think Apple is overpriced compare Sony's x line-up with chinkshit and realize that they are still 200$ too much.
If no better option pops up I will get the k6000 premium since it has a huge battery and decent specs. Oukitel is waiting for the x20 prices to drop which is a bit underwhelming, I need an upgrade...
>>55057568
yeah I'm just worried about them flashing a fake ROM but I think I can at least verify the hardware is real pretty easily
>>55057636
You can always verify the version and flash it afterwards. current one is
V7.3.2.0.LHOMIDD (MIUI7)
http://en.miui.com/download-301.html
>>55057636
Just check the software version and look up which the global version is. It's easy to tell. Don't be that biased these brands need to establish against each other they can't get away with lying about hardware.
>>55057671
oh yeah and I'll do a factory reset just in case
Where could i buy an unlocked note 4 the cheapest? im in uk. Could I get a new one for near 300?
alright guys, i need a new phone.
Germany, T-Mobile (it's not the same joke of a carrier as in the US)
i want it to run CM, have a big battery, a 5.5inch FHD screen and it shouldn't be more than 400eur.
thanks in advance for your suggestions.
>>55057920
Note 4
Oneplus 2/3
Huawei Mate 8
>>55058055
should've mentioned that i don't like samsung, but thx very much for the recommendation. i have a oneplus one currently but the microphone's fucked and i can't seem to repair it (replaced a bunch of parts already, didn't help). i may just wait for the oneplus 3.
>>55058094
RN3P
Zopo Speed 8
G4
also good alternatives.
For under $150, is the LG Stylo my best option? I need a phone *today*, I can't wait on ordering one.
>>55058173
>Snapdragon 410
>1GB RAM
>8 GB ROM
>720P
>8MP
>$150
Jesus Christ, it's atrocious. I wouldn't use it if they'd paid me, let alone if I had to pay for it.
Any anons actually own a Huawei?
Not the nexus, but a plain EMUI hueway?
>>55058226
OK, what would you suggest instead?
>>55058145
had looked at the r3np already, looks perfect but i don't trust the build quality
zopo speed 8 i hadn't known before, thanks for the suggestion
friend of mine has the g4. the bent shape doesn't do it for me, but thanks anyway.
>>55058310
Refurbished G3
>>55058453
Any idea what brick-and-mortar store will sell it? I need it today, I'm leaving the country in one day and got my last phone stolen.
>>55058549
The best you'll find is a 3rd gen moto g 16gb but physical stores tend to have big markups. 150 isn't much to work with for usable phones with over 1gb ram.
>>55058613
Would I be better of getting a Galaxy S4?
Updating from my phone from S5..
options.
S7 edge & Note 5.
additional options,
maybe Note 6 - two months wait..( i need a phone now though..)
HELP ME choose
![20130620_235446[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/2Sb61fB.jpg "20130620_235446[1].jpg")
its kawaii AND good
is it possible to unlock more lte bands such as band 17 or should I just deal with 3g
>>55058922
this is in reference to the redmi note 3 pro, the snapdragon one
>>55043815
They so smart , I keep my phone in my left pocket and now my left nut hurts+ the whole pocket area FUCKING hurts!!
S7 edge definitely.
>>55058922
>>55058942
http://en.miui.com/thread-243661-1-1.html
Where's a safe place to download apks from? My phone can't access the play store and I need DriveDroid. I don't care if it has ads or not since I can't get a network connection on it.
I found a brand new iphone 4s in my attic.
Is there any chance I could get it tweaked to be up to date - or should I keep it with factory settings ?
So everyone. This is a question that never gets answered, there are no YouTube videos on it, and clearly haven't found any information about it.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) exynos version and it's coming in the mail, I got it from ebay. Will Samsung Pay work with a T-Mobile sim card? In the description on eBay for the item, the seller said that it has Samsung Pay and that it will work. Here's a picture
>pic related
>>55059486
Google Aptoide and install the APK.
OR
onhax.net
>country
Germany
>carrier
Free to choose.
>budget
max. 300€, if it's absolutely worth and the phone will rub my dick for me, max. 350€.
>size
Preferred 4.8-5.2", max. 5.5", but only if specs/price are too convincing.
>features
-Decent cam, good battery, good screen (1080p), small bezels, excellent audio via headphones.
-3-4 / 16-128 GB, if only 16 GB, SD slot is obligatory.
-SoC performance should on the level of SD650/801/808.
-Android 6.x and update / rom support preferred.
-No full plastic toyphone.
-LTE: 3 (1800), 7 (2600), 20 (800)
>usage
-Mostly standard stuff. Browsing, chinese cartoons, work / google drive, calls, chat, etc.
-Won't play games AT ALL.
-Planning to use the phone for at least the next two years.
>chinkshit
I'm VERY sceptical towards chinkphones. Never had one, never imported anything from ricefields and shipping+taxes are a real pain in Jewmany.
What i've already looked into:
>R(N)3P
Looks fine, but 1. chinkphone, 2. i'm willing to pay more
>Huawei P9 Lite
Looks fine, but 290€ are too much for that thing if you compare it to other chinkphones
>OPX
Looks perfect.. nvm, shit battery.
>OP3
If the price is good, i might get it.
>ZUK Z2 (Pro)
Looks very tempting, should i wait for it, if the price is ok?
>Mi 5
Very nice but only gives ca. 0.18V output via 3.5 jack, which is horrible.
>>55060270
Nexus 6p
>>55060296
>500€ for 32GB
>5.7"
No.
A few days ago I posted in this general about my old moto x fucking up even after I factory reset. An anon suggested flashing to the factory image. I'm a total pleb when it comes to shit like this, I get frustrated not knowing what kernel and boot image means. But I nutted up and figures it out. It was kinda tricky cause I'm on a macbook and most tutorials were for windows. The first time I fucked up cause I was using the regular fastboot and not the mfastboot (which I later was actually osx-fastboot). Once I figured out where to put the files and what to enter in the cmd terminal, I just followed the steps. It's rebooting right now. Hopefully it comes to life and I never get that
'google play services has stopped" shit again.
So thanks to the anon that pointed me in the right direction.
Need a solid phone for T-mobile
less than $300
Hate samsung
Storage not a big concern
Good battery life
>>55060270
LITERALLY the OnePlus 3 that's being released tomorrow
>>55060406
no prob anon
>>55060270
Z3+
Le 2
Meizu Pro 6
or just wait for OP3 tomorrow.
Also, since you know what to filter, use this to narrow it down:
http://www.kimovil.com/en/compare-smartphone-prices
(Hide devices without price).
>>55048338
>>> inb4 muh touchwizz hurr hurr
People who bitch about touchwiz last used it on a galaxy s3 or some shit, when admittedly it was pretty fucking bad.
Touchwiz has been great ever since lollipop.
>>55060637
S6 was pure cancer. When will the samshit shills leave already.
Why don't you have an AMOLED screen?
>>55060729
You're just a meme. Lmao Galaxy phones are the best in the market you pleb
Anyone watching WWDC?
>country
USA
>carrier
AT&T
>Budget
$300 max
>features
Great battery
Unlocked bootloader
Easy root
LTE coverage by AT&T in the NY and NJ areas so that would mainly be band 17
decent camera
>usage
messaging apps
pictures
calling
browsing internet
watching anime
I'm fine with chinkshit as long as it supports band 17 so I can get LTE
Gonna replace my nexus 5, I'm on koodo in Canada and currently looking at the LG g4 for $100 with the tab. Can I do better?
HTC is pretty good with updates. It's rootable open bootloader is covered by warranty. If price is not a problem go for it. Beware of the samshit shills.
>>55046248
net10
or
Straighttalk are good and extremly inexpensive
i pay 45$ for 5gb 4glte unlimted talk text and data
>>55061178
OP2.
