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>>54197071
>tfw Google will find a way to fuck up the Nexus 2016
>>54197096
Nothing you can't fix yourself if you're cheap enough
http://www.xda-developers.com/nexus-5-hardware-modded-to-64gb-internal-storage-by-replacing-emmc/
Phone with GREAT battery life, USB c, finger print scanner, and root? I'm on AT&T. If it's a chunk brand, I'd prefer it be relatively inexpensive as they are sketchy af
Im thinking of getting the Moto X Pure. I want near-stock Android, Marshmallow now or very-soon, 5.5" or bigger screen, around $300.
I like the screen size, resolution, camera capability, SDcard, near stock android. Qualms w/ the X are sketchy battery for screen that size; no finger print.
Should I and why not if.
Hey got my rmn pro 3. Sweet as. But I can't set a lock screen. When I go to settings and then lock & finger print it hangs on the next screen for a few seconds before jumping back to settings.
Oukitel k4000 pro or k6000?
Tempted to bump up to k6000 pro but I don't want to spend that much, would rather keep below 150 aud
as if any modern smartphone was in any way shape or form new or different or unique.
we do not need a SPG thread...there is nothing interesting to discuss.
>>54198342
Anyone?
>>54197812
I say get it. I had a moto g3 and it as nice, I personally couldn't do with the 5.7" of the moto x pure but if you're into it, that phone looks to be great all around. the average battery shouldn't be a problem until it starts losing capacity later on like all batteries.
>>54197812
Have you looked at the Moto X play?
I got my moto x play a couple days ago and it's awesome.
Around 6 hours of screen on time, great performance, great camera. I'm really impressed with motorola's smartphones
The Moto X Pure has a better build quality, better display and a better system chip but it has a smaller battery.
That combined with the qhd display probably results in a worse battery life.
If you value the qhd display and slightly better performance go with the pure edition
If you value battery life go with the moto x play, but I'm sure they're both great
>>54198558
oh wow the Play is ~$275 on amazon, I hadn't noticed that
>>54198342
K6000 looks pretty sweet at that price, but what makes it better than the ht6?
>>54197071
There's already Galaxy A9 available? So, A3 and A5 is just isn't enough?
>>54199408
Yep. It's like phones are being produced much now frequently these days
Have had pic related since 2014
Looking to buy a new phone so I need one that has the following:
>4.5-4.7 inch screen
>720p res
>snapdragon processor (400 is outdated i guess)
>2-3gbs of ram
>2700+mAh battery
>acceptable camera
>cute appearance
it can even be chinese botnet
Would it be a meme-way to get a Galaxy A5 2016? Am I being jewed by Samsung? They're offering their phone for around ~360 yuroshekels, but the performance is somewhat horrible and has only 2GB of RAM. The screen clarity and quality is really outstanding, though. So in the end, I think it's a bit overpriced, ain't it?
>>54199560
Well I'm about to order a redmi 3 ended I can finally deposit the money in my account, after easter.
It's 5 inch, but fits the rest of your specs.
I'm going for the pro, with more ram and internal storage, but the regular should be fine too
>>54199602
at that price point you'll get much better phones from other manufacturers and you don't have to deal with Touchjizz
>>54199560
literally z3c or z5c
>>54199661
What's so bad about TouchWizz?
But Samsung's AMOLED screen makes me ejaculate.
Did the weirdo who supposedly worked at Samsung a few threads back ever say if the new Note was going to have USB C or some sort of video port? I don't see why they'd bother with the Gear VR thing if they're just going to limit input to whatever the phone can render. They'd make a goddamn shit-ton if their Note+Gear VR could work 100% with the desktop without having to use weird third party streaming apps over wifi or USB 2.0. Suddenly you have Gear VR as a legitimate option over the Rift and Vive that doubles as the phone that you use every day.
I literally just want to use Virtual Desktop with my phone on a 4k OLED screen, I don't give a shit about any shitty phone games fuck
I have a rooted S6 (G920F) and I used TWRP Manager to install TWRP on it. I wasn't careful with verifying the directory and apparently it installed on the wrong one, and after rebooting it's been stuck in the boot screen with the "RECOVERY NOT SELINUX ENFORCING" message at the top left.
Using Vol- + Power to get into Download mode causes it to boot back into the same screen. No other combination of buttons does anything at all.
Is there any fix for this?
the redmi 3 pro looks pretty good, but I've never bought a chinkphone before. Is it a safe bet to get it, or will it break on my after not even a year and am I better off getting a non-chink phone wit lesser specs?
>>54199704
im europoor
>>54199643
will consider it thanks a lot
Is the oneplus2 worth it?
>Has great specs
>Great reviews
>Only major problem people keep bringing up is it overheating which I don't mind too much
>Any other phones in a similar price range?
>Other phones I'm looking at are the 5x and G4.
>16GB is enough for me and I know about the bootloop with the G4
>Also, I'm buying online so any site I should use?
Help me out /g/
>>54200888
>no microsd slot
nice trips and please don't get it, you'll be shooting yourself in the foot. Pic related and cheaper UHS-I variants exists.
>>54200888
Great specs for the value, but has some bugs I suppose, otherwise, why would it be so cheap? Right? Also, you'll have less than 16GBs of space, since the OS will take shitload, especially if it's 6.0.
>>54200888
Literally housefire SoC.
You're better off with another Chinese manufacturer instead if local is too expensive.
There are some reliable brands out there. Xiaomi, meizu, oukitel, and others I can't remember.
I have a cracked Galaxy S5 (brand new, but has been sitting in a drawer for a while) I've just dug up. How difficult would it be to replace the screen myself as Indian shops ask for £200.
Can I do it with a hair dryer for example?
Actually serious.
>>54198077
>buying chinkshit
>>54200929
So, LG G4 then, cause unless there another good phone in that price range, is the only option with an SD card slot
>>54201702
Might as well ask this here too. The Z3 Compact is currently £150, is 16GB suitable enough?
Is it worth buying? Current phone is XPlay, I have a higher budget, but this just happens to be cheap.
>>54201698
Yeah lg g4 would probably be best for your price range. Though you should consider a Sony Z3 as well. It's a 1080p phone but has somewhat better SoC.
>>54201724
Yeah 16gb internal is more than enough for apps. Remember to get a 128 patriot/samsung microsd card to put in all your movies/tv shows and whatnot.
>>54201789
Guess I'll go for it then
>>54201789
Not recommending Sharks
Is the moto g 2gig ram version still the best budget phone? Or should I jump for something else/ something with 3gig ram?
>>54202365
No the zte warp elite is now the best budget phone. It's $100 on amazon and has a bigger battery than the moto g.
>>54202393
I probably should have mentioned I'm in europe. So I don't think that would even work for me. I can't find it on out amazon anyway.
>>54202495
http://www.grossoshop dot net/3-gb/xiaomi-redmi-3-pro-3-32gb-gray.html
Just ordered this myself. Would say it's the safest bet for a midrange chinkphone, if not quite ~€100 cheap.
Whatever i'll ask here.
The Idumbphone5c that i bought 2.5 years ago is finally starting go give in, mostly on the battery front. I randomly dies when below 60%.
But that's not the issue, i now need a new phone. And since i want something nice this time i'm gonna ask you guys.
Any nice phones that run smoothly, nice battery time etc.? Nothing extraordinary, and i am smart enough to make any changes to it myself.
Preferably below 500$ since i'm pretty poor.
This post is laid out like shit but i hope you guys understand
>>54202582
>iPhone 5C
What in god's name possessed you to buy that piece of shit?
Also, Nexus 6P is one of the best phones on the market, and under $500.
>>54202628
Well i was stupid back then, not that i'm some genius now but i was hella stupid. I has worked out though and since i only used my phone for music, snapchatting and some regular chatting, i didn't mind.
thanks for the tip though, even though i looked at it and felt it was a bit expensive. I'm a cheap fuck
Can we talk about the HP Elite x3?
>Snapdragon 820
>Windows 10
>Dual-Sim
>Not the most hideous thing in the world
>Can turn into a Windows 10 Desktop apparently
>4150 mAh battery
>Iris scanner
>5.9 inch 1440p screen
>USB Type-C connector
>4GB RAM
>64GB Internal Memory
App store & unknown camera aside... it sounds kinda perfect
>>54202730
That speaker or whatever at the bottom looks like it will get filled up with shit in a week of use.
>>54202685
Actually if you prefer to stay in the Apple ecosystem, I would recommend iPhone SE.
It's not a piece of shit like the 5C was, it shares the top specs of flagship Apple phones, and it has a small screen which you're used to. And under $400.
>>54202767
Thanks but no thanks, i don't want to stay there. It was nice since everything "just werks" but it got boring.
Maybe that was me though, i didn't change lockscreen or backround in ALL the time i had it.
>>54202730
>Not the most hideous thing in the world
It is though.
>>54202565
I don't know about chinkphones, man. Won't it die on me in like under a year, and is the build quality and the UI any decent? Also, is that shop you linked any good?
Meizu MX-5. Yay or nay? Is 5.5" screen is okay? I think that's way too big for a smarthphone and it won't fit in pocket comfortably.
>>54203019
Looks nice, but if it's that big it's a no from me
What are some good smartphones coming out this year? I am looking to replace my nexus 5 first gen sometimes this year.
>>54203019
>mediatek
>no microsd support
>shitty battery
No.
>>54203019
You could get the Redmi Note3Pro for less than $200
>>54202582
>>54202628
>>54202767
I'm getting the impression that all new phones are large as fuck. I don't like this trend, that is the only con here that i have with the nexus 6p.
>>54203016
Xiaomi build-wise are as good as anyone out there. You get at least a year's warranty no matter where you buy and that particular shop has a good trustpilot score. My one reservation about the phone is the xiaomi ROM but by and large impressions are good. If I don't like it I'm more than willing to fuck around with third party ROMs rather than buy a western phone and be stuck with a €100+ cost premium. It'll be my first chinkphone so it'll be a learning experience, worth the risk though when there are quality brands like xiaomi around.
>>54203641
You bought a phablet, and your con is "it's a phablet"? Are you retarded?
>>54203641
What >>54203780 said.
Why didn't you get the Nexus 5X? The SD808 barely underperforms (and sometimes even outperforms) the SD810v2.1. It has a pretty good camera and is 5.2".
>>54203780
>>54204113
Guys you got me wrong, i was the guy up a few posts that was replacing his 5c. And i didn't want to buy the 6p because of the size.
Going for the oneplusone now i think, any feedback?
I'm quite happy with my OnePlus 2, I still want an iPhone again though, tbqh senpaitachi.
>>54198077
Would you recommend the RMNP3 or the Elephone P9000?
>>54198342
Had my hands on both. I would say that the MTK6735P is massively underclocked and the K4000 Pro is quite enough to get two days of battery life. Pretty good general purpose phone, IMO, it's quite durable as I hear. The K6000 is quite overkill for this job. In my opinion, a Redmi 3 would probably be the best purchase at the same price range of the K4000 Pro though, as the connectivity is better and has better sensors and a better GPU.
>>54204148
Ah ok, fair enough.
My cousin has the Oneplus X and he absolutely loves it. The SD801 is still pretty decent and overal it seems like a decent mobile.
>>54204386
Absolute shit battery, though.
>>54204421
Reviews have mixed feelings about the battery life. He came from an iPhone 5 and he said the X has okay battery life.
There are alternatives at that price range though. Motorola's are supposedly really good.
Just got an S7 Edge, should I use a screen protector or not?
>>54204910
You should have gotten a SUPERIOR RUGGED PHONE
>>54204940
Shut up.
I just got the LG G5 a few days ago and really like it. It's fast, takes great pictures, and I like the fingerprint scanner on the back. Also it has an SDcard slow which i require.
The only thing that I am still trying to get used to are the on screen buttons (I came from a Note 2). Also the battery is a bit smaller, but it does charge very, very, quickly.
Should I return it and get the S7 Edge?
>>54200698
Just get a 5" Redmi 3 Pro.
>>54205050
Im currently using a v10, a very similar phone.
I would just keep the G5
>>54204910
Just get a cover.
Need a new phone, currently have the 5s after having used android exclusively before. Considering the s7 edge, iphone 6s and the nexus 6p as of now, any recommendations? Anything I should be waiting for?
>>54202730
>Windows
Dead on arrival
Opinions on the Blu Life One X?
>>54205104
If you want big phones wait for the Note 6, if the leaks here and there are right it's gonna be an epic phone
I have an LG G5 and I can't stand it. OEM and carrier bloatware are unacceptable to me. I went back to my Nexus 5.
How does the 6P compare to the G5? I've read a bunch of websites but they seem like canned spec readouts
>>54205173
Just flash another ROM
>>54205165
I really really don't want anything too big, I have big hands and everything but I prefer medium sized phones.
>>54205190
It's AT&T, the bootloader is locked down
>>54205165
could you care to post the leaked spex of note 6 please?
>>54205203
Xperia Z5 for the slightly smaller choice, but nothing else beats the S7 Edge right now, in battery, screen, camera, body et cetera especially; both are also waterproof
>>54205230
Thanks man appreciate the advice.
>>54205230
well memed.
>>54204148
Get a 5X or a Redmi 3 Pro instead
is the nexus 5x worth 230 euroshekels?
>>54205582
The Apple iPhone 6S Plus is a vastly better alternative.
>>54205590
Any better non-iOS devices? I have money invested in the Google ecosystem
>>54205590
This epic device
>>54205590
nice meme
>>54205640
>samshit
>>54205582
>tfw 330yuroshekels in my country
ands thats from a 3rd party shop
>>54205640
>not having a sim card
>2016
>>54205582
See Xiaomi phones. Cheaper and just as good hardware.
What's the opinion on the Wileyfox Swift?
It has the specs of the 2GB Moto G for the price of the 1GB version.
Since it runs CyanogenOS and has CyanogenMod builds, it's probably going to get updates.
Only thing that concerns me are the comments that non-Wileyfox USB cables don't fit snugly
What's the best custom rom for android at the moment? Cyanogenmod has been crashy on my Galaxy S5 and I'm looking for something. I like stock google look so should i be going for straight AOSP?
I've had a driod rzr m for ever now, and I'm probably getting a new phone today.
I semi-hated the software updates, didn't like the changes to the keyboard, and google seem more hard pressed than normal to get all my contacts, occasionally reminds me to link up to the cloud, which I don't do, and everything else under the botnet-sun.
Like why the fuck do I want my phone to know my finger print?
I like my smart phone small/simple, and lately the bells and whistles have gone over the top. A nice camera and an aux audio jack that isn't gimped out of the box is all I really need.
What's a half decent 'upgrade' from this? I totes don't need the current high end of this gen, just something to get me through the next two years or so.
>>54205951
I have it, it's garbage.
Do blackberry phones require an account to use it like android, iPhone, and Microsoft phones do?
>>54206055
What are your complaints with it?
I know I should expect some downsides at the pricepoint, so I'm trying to see if they're acceptable to me
>>54206195
Build quality is shit, this is coming from the first moto g.
Screen is just horrendous
OS is pretty smooth but can stutter sometimes
camera is worthless
battery life is abysmal
- At least Marshmallow
- MicroSD slot and removable battery
- Not fucking huge (>5 in)
I can't believe there is literally nothing that fits these criteria apart from a couple of no-name curryphones. Surely there must be something, right?
hey guys, looking for a phone under 300 that meets my needs
good battery
good camera
close to stock or a usable aftermarket skin, no touchjizz or anything like that
either 64gb or more internal or expandable
so far looking at the nexus 5x or redmi note 3 pro, any other suggestions?
Is the Xperia z5 compact the perfect smartphone?
>water resistant
>not a phablet
>720p IPS display
>micro SD slot
>snapdragon 810
>reasonable price
Prove me wrong
Just ordered a 64gb nexus 6p instead of getting a 32 yesterday. Tell me why its so good so I can kick myself for the next 2 days and 9 hours.
>>54205130
anyone?
>>54207277
the 5x is $350 unless you get it with Google Fi, in which case it's $200
>>54207605
they've been having radical sales lately, I thought the 64gb got down to like 260ish
>>54207366
>reasonable price
Compared to what?
>>54207366
>$444 on Amazon
>reasonable
The Xperia M4 Aqua is only 200 and has most of the same features. only difference is the Snapdragon 615
Can someone recommend a good Android phone that doesn't include a camera?
>>54207366
>>54207736
Redmi 3 Pro has a battery of nearly twice the size, and even more RAM.
>At half the price
>>54207750
yeah but thats chink shit. it probably has malware on it
>>54207366
If it had the 820, maybe I'd consider it. But the 810 is awful.
>>54207787
Then flash another ROM or Cyanogen or whatever. It's your phone.
>>54207825
>just flash a rom
Stop advising chinkphones to everyone without saying the software and 4g coverage is shit.
I'm going to order a redmi soon as well but I wouldn't blindly recommend it to anyone (especially not the tech illiterate).
Chinaphones can be amazing if you can live with the downsides. It's not for everyone and I certainly wouldn't recommend if you aren't familiar with flashing roms.
>>54207908
MIUI isn't bad, especially for a tech illiterate person.
Yes 4G coverage sucks but that's the sole fault.
>>54207750
I got a Redmi 3 16gb, it's a good phone. It lasts like 2+ days.
>>54202365
Redmi note 2 actually
>>54207908
>4g coverage is shit
>everyone lives in America
>>54204327
Redmi 3 does have better specs, but also costs 50 aud more and doesn't have that hammer in nails toughness to it.
>>54207908
I'll be sitting here with my weekly MIUI updates
>>54209100
>hammer in nails toughness
the hell does that mean?
>>54209357
https://youtu.be/mnYhWGis7Uk
https://youtu.be/bjDSOZy0ox8
Hey spg, question of the century, will installing a custom rom allow me to use foxfi on my metro pcs phone?
I keep getting that i dont have permissions to start foxfi even tho i am rooted.
Phone is a galaxy core prime
>>54205130
should I get this or the Blu Vivo 5. which one runs games better?
>>54210013
Redmi note 2
>>54209976
Is your phone supported?
>>54209632
Well, it weighs 260gr. the Redmi 3 is 144gr. don't know what about you but I rather carry a light device with a screen protector than a literal tank.
>>54210048
did I mention the Redmi note 2? no? Then don't suggest it. I don't want a chinese malware phone
>>54210091
Enjoy your tinfoil hat.
Just how much better is the Mi5 over the Redmi 3 Pro?
Snapdragon 616 vs 820
Adreno 530 vs 405
>>54210048
my phone is a galaxy core prime that i bought from the shop so it should support it as my other prime which was running kitkat worked fine with it.
just that this phone came with bloatware and restrictions + a lolipop
>>54210391
Then I'd recommend a custom rom, seems like a software issue.
>>54210091
Just how tech illiterate are you? Redmi note 2 is best value phone for top tier performance. Installing the stock rom from xiaomi is a fucking breeze, they've got a detailed step by step guide for it too.
>>54210075
They should both offer similar battery life, but if I'd get the redmi 3, I'd go for the pro. I think the oukitel might even offer slightly better battery life thanks to the weaker SoC and an extra 500mAh in the battery.
Can't find any accessories for the pro.
I'm currently 70% redmi 3 pro, and 30% k4000 pro.
>>54210518
what ones would u reccomend for a core prime?
>>54210534
Not sure about core prime, I'm still on my Nexus 5. But so far I'm happy with aosp. CM was a little disappointing.
You shouldn't just take my word for it though, it's best to try out a few and see which one works best for you.
>>54210572
thanks anon :D i may just downgrade my android vers back to 4.1 since foxfi worked fine on that but id like to keep my lolipop since its easier for me to use.
>>54210238
Roughly the difference between a Lamborghini and a Civic
>>54210594
Well it's a possibility that the bloat might have something to do with it not working.
At the very least you should see a slight bump up in battery life. Something lightweight would be best imo
>>54210518
I'm pretty good with technology, but I've never owned a smartphone before. I've owned a tablet but I've only rooted it, never installed a new rom. plus chinese products aren't usually known for quality
>>54210518
Any reason to get the redmi 3 pro instead of the oukitel k6000 pro?
The k6000 pro has slightly better specs for the same price.
>6000mAh battery instead of 4100mAh
>mtk6753 instead of SD616
>5.5 inch 1080p instead of 5 inch 720p
>same ram
>>54210518
I think the Redmi is more future proof as well. the under-clocked MTK6735 might be enough for now, but a year or more from now it's gonna start choking on heavier apps.
VZW note 4 is unlocked now right? How about the Note 3?
>>54210933
>mtk6753 instead of SD616
They offer roughly the same performance, so it depends on what size design you prefer more. if your'e comfortable with bigger devices go with the K6000, it has a bigger battery, HD screen, android 6.0 and is a little cheaper.
>>54211108
Which is the more efficient SoC?
The 615 was pretty bad iirc, thermal issues and relatively high power consumption?
Was that fixed with the 616?
>>54211031
where can I buy one in the US?
Why pick shinier of two turds? Just get Note 3 Pro instead.
>>54211131
Yes, the 616 is basically a fixed 615 without the thermal and throttling issues.
>>54211171
No idea, Cheapest is on Ali.
>>54197071
Gonna pull the trigger on this, what am I in for?
>>54211192
Fug, now I'm conflicted.
How would the moto x developer edition hold up spec-wise these days?
I want something under $150 used on Verizon that has an unlocked bootloader.
I guess the GS5 has an unlocked bootloader now though, it's about the same price.
>>54211215
It's meh.
>>54211367
An alternative is Zenfone 2, but I am not sold on the volume control on the back. Plus its currently sold out on Amazon, and wont be instock for another week or so.
Welp, just pulled the trigger on getting a Nexus 6p.
How boned am I, /spg/?
>>54211511
Well you're not boned, you just paid a lot for a very mediocre phone.
>>54211511
huawei has bad camera quality.
>>54212094
these both have the same sensor too. what is wrong with huawei's camera software?
yo /spg/
I'll be spending a year in Japan next year but also need a new phone now so I'm looking for something sick that is compatible with t-mo (US) and Japanese bands
Looking at Xperia z3+ atm, thoughts on good international Androids?
>>54197096
Nexus is synonymous with shit
>tfw want to buy oukitel k4000 pro
>tfw their website isn't working
Is oukitel a legit brand? Will I regret this purchase?
>>54198077
Are you using another launcher? Try setting it back to the stock launcher and adjusting settings. I noticed some things wouldn't work with another launcher on.
>>54198077
You're not on the stock xiaomi ROM, it's modified. Flash the stock global ROM with fastboot.
>>54200698
z3c refurbs are ~200 ameribux
>>54197675
I guess there's just no such thing
>>54211192
>No idea, Cheapest is on Ali.
fuck. I'd like to try it out before I dish out the money for it
>>54213704
What carrier are you on? it doesn't work on most American carriers anyway.
http://willmyphonework.net/
>>54211243
Anybody?
>>54213792
Right now I'm on Verizon, but I'm gonna be switching to T-Mobile
>>54213829
Won't work at all on Verizon and only 3G on T-Mobile. most chinkphones don't have American bands.
>>54213850
that's fine. I'm only switching to T-Mobile so I can get a smartphone without a data plan. I have Wifi almost everywhere I go so there's no need to pay so much extra. right now I'm using a feature phone just to avoid a data plan.
I looked up the phone on willmyphonework and there's a TDD and an FDD version. what does that mean? Also how would I know if I'm buying a chinese or a global version?
So after a year of using SlimKat on my Galaxy S4 and dealing with increasingly lower battery duration and random LTE signal drops, I decided to try out a rooted and somewhat debloated stock ROM, since SlimRoms is essentially dead. My battery and LTE issues are gone, but I really do miss the customization I got in SlimKat. I really don't care too much for the TouchWiz interface, and I could care less about half of the "features".
How is CyanogenMod on the GS4? I see there's a CM12.1 stable release and CM13 nightlies. Anyone try them out on the S4? How's battery life?
>>54213938
What good is a phone if you can't make phone calls..?
>>54213962
Are you saying you can't use 3g and 2g for phone calls?
Are you retarded?
>>54213976
Not without a data plan retard.
>>54214000
T-Mobile offers talk and text with no data.
guys can someone sum up whatever the Samsung shill said in here a few days ago? like about the Note 6?
OP didn't link the previous thread and i don't want to search through the archives if what he said wasn't terribly interesting
>>54214089
6gb of RAM, removable battery, return of SD card slot
>>54214168
Thanks dude.
Did he say anything about screen resolution? I'm hearing mixed reports of QHD and 4k.
>>54214000
Wait, is this true for Americans?
Holy shit your entire phone system is retarded.
>No calls if no data
>have to pay to receive text
>using different bands from the rest of the world
>>54214190
QHD iirc
>>54214190
found his trip actually so nvm
https://warosu.org/g/?task=search2&search_tripcode=CkaG8fufUY
>>54214219
Thanks again
What do you lot think about this?
http://archive.is/2ruZO
I quite like the idea of an accessory to do this. It reminds me of the Moto Atrix Laptop dock
>>54200888
i had one but sold it and got a Nexus 6P. the hardware of the OP2 was amazing, worked very well with no problems. The screen was ok, average LCD screen. i never had overheating. my biggest problem was the OS. this thing took forever to register that you tapped on an app to open it. the lag continued with typing on any keyboard, using the voice search, the music player, anything. the lag was horrible. although there wasnt cyanogenmod with fps support at the time, you could try flashing that if you get it. personally, I will never be getting a phone that doesn't run stock android ever again.
>>54214197
no, god I hate it when non-Americans try to generalize their consumer markets
you can have just text/call and pay monthly (contract or not, you can pay in cash without a contract too).
you can also have text/call/data on a non-contract plan, by purchasing a given provider's in store card (or re-up online).
I've managed to maintain text, call, data with anon payments in US for $40 a mo.
>>54214296
That's actually pretty cool. I could use that to replace my asus transformer prime (which i do not recommend to anyone)
>>54214388
What do calls and texts get sent over? Will I have problems using the Redmi note 2 on T-Mobile?
>>54211511
Should I get an Elephone P9000 or a Redmi Note 3 Pro?
>>54214801
The latter.
>>54214197
Not remotely true. Neither require a data plan and there are many budget services that are call/text only. Plus, most good plans have unlimited texting and many have unlimited calling for a good price with little to no data.
>>54214703
They just go through the network but don't require data plans
Can't decide between Redmi 3 Pro, Mi 5, or Nexus 5X.
Is the Mi 5 worth more than double the price of the others?
>>54214801
The camera on the P9000 is about as good as the RN3P, but absolutely everything else is better on the Xiaomi.
>>54214929
No. It has no micro SD support and has worse battery than N3P.
>>54214929
Redmi 3 pro is good, don't even consider the Mi 5 it sucks. Moto X Play is better than Mi 5, goes for $280.
Anyone have a CAT phone?
I just want something hardy.
Looking at the S40 (or the S60 when it comes out).
Sup /g/eeks, im selling my moto g 1st gen due to it causing me nausea diziness and imbalance.
What new smartphone among the 400-600 dollar range can i buy that is worth it? No samsung galaxies pls.
>>54214946
>>54214958
Thanks.
Still a tough decision between the Nexus 5X and the Redmi 3 Pro. I've never owned an Android phone before (yes I know I'm a faggot etc. etc.) and I've heard that flashing a stock ROM on Xiaomi phones can be difficult, whereas the Nexus would come preinstalled with a near stock Android, right?
>>54215103
Flashing the Redmi 3 is very easy, I have one and it's just 3-4 steps really.
>>54215103
Are you sure you want Redmi 3 Pro and not Redmi NOTE 3 Pro?
>>54215132
Yes, not after a phablet.
>>54215128
Oh good, thanks.
>>54197071
what phone is /sp(er)g/s approved
>>54215150
Are you more familiar with iOS? AFAIK there isn't a global rom for the Redmi 3/Pro, so you have to ignore the chinese apps (like mi store, you can delete most of the others) when you use google installer for the Play store, framework, gmail, maps, etc. I've never owned an apple iOS device but miui is pretty cool and neatly organized.
>>54215185
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
>>54214197
>eurocucks actually believe this
Do they spread these rumors at your local refugee center?
>>54215188
Yeah definitely more familiar with iOS, just tired of Apple's shitty prices, battery life and poor customization without a jailbreak.
Going to sell my s7 on Craigslist for $400 because it fucks up audio in my car.
What's a good replacement for around that price?
>>54215211
I haven't checked out the miui forums this week bit I do know there's a plan for a global rom release. The battery life is way better than iPhones.
Who k10000 here?
>>54215567
stop dropping your phones
>>54215567
lmao is this designed by siemens?
Nexus 5x looking like the best thing I can really get for an international phone in the 300~ or less range.
Anyone know anything else before I take the plunge?
Does Xiaomi really not have any warranty or customer service for US buyers? What do I do if there's something wrong with my phone?
>>54216134
Moto X Play
http://www.amazon.com/MOTOROLA-XT1562-FACTORY-UNLOCKED-SINGLE/dp/B012W8XE6E
>>54215567
Looks kinda cool. Is it hardy?
>>54204910
Not
>>54207238
LgG5
>>54216476
Yes.
Why is Android syncing with OS X such a pain in the ass?
I have
>an app for syncing music
>an app for syncing photos and files
>have to make a manual backup
>usb transfer speeds are slow as shit
why can't it just werk?
I'd like to plug in and have it automatically backup EVERYTHING.
Why can't TiBU backup my media as well?
Why do I have to fix the dates every time I flash a new version?
How do I get OTA rooted updates?
pls help
>>54207238
isn't there an xperia z* compact that fits that description?
I hear that the LG G4 battery life is, for lack of a better word, doo doo. Is that true? I may need to replace my S3 but I don't really need the latest and greatest. Just an SD slot and a good removable battery.
>>54217345
both compacts have non-removable batteries
>>54217555
oh, right
So /g/ which phone do I go for? The v10, G5, S7 Edge, or the Note 5? I'm mostly looking for battery life and expandable storage or big storage if it's big enough. Also the ability and ease of rooting would be nice.
need a 5" – 5.5" phone
musts are micro sd and good battery life
price ideally somewhere between 300€–400€
removable battery and fingerprint scanner would be nice, but I can do without.
also good root support would be nice.
the only one I've seen that seems to fit is the LG G4, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea to buy a phone that's already a year old.
>>54217653
>>54217361
How do you feel about ordering a phone from China?
Just bought an Xperia Z5. How bad did I fuck up? The only points for remorse for me are the camera in low light and the housefire 810. It arrives tomorrow.
I am coming from a Nexus 5 though. What am I in for?
>>54217671
if it looks alright and works well I don't really have a problem with it.
![motorola-moto-g-third-gen-9[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/kmknT5i.jpg "motorola-moto-g-third-gen-9[1].jpg")
Should I get a Moto G3, even though the Moto G4 is coming out this year?
5inch phone is honestly the max I'm willing to go, and I hear rumors about the 4th gen is that its gonna be bigger than 5in. If thats the case I dont want it.
Should I go ahead and get a Moto G3 now?
>>54214322
HTC does and always did a great android version that didn't lag. The oneplus is a other story.
>>54207813
Aren't they using a newer version of the 810 which claims to have less overheating problems?
>>54217634
HTC 10
>>54217653
I would recommend the Sony Z5 compact, although it doesn't have rom support it does have micro sd slot and is only 5"
Just ordered a honor 5x from newegg to replace my HTC one m8 that I broke the screen of last night. Being as I just watch videos, browse the internet, use as a GPS, and take a shit ton of pictures for work I hope I'm fine. The pictures just have to look decent as they end up being printed with 9 pictures a page at like 300ppi
>>54217725
Redmi 3 pro
>>54217896
Ahh, what makes that better than the rest. What are the pros and cons of all of these phones?
>>54218338
Good phone.
4th in the op
God damn Google can't into software. Installed Pure Nexus on my 6p and battery life got a lot better
>>54218341
HTC 10 has less far bloat than all Samsung stuff that will give them more benchmark points and faster updates. The s7 is only superior if you can get the exynos cpu, which is more closed. HTC's warranty covers opening the boot loader and has better speakers and dac if that's a plus. I prefer the size of 5.2 inches. The g5 was a disaster they aren't even selling the dac anymore and the modular design has a gap so the build quality is a flaw. I never used a note, but some people claim it's a rewrapped note 4 with more features and updated specs. Although
the v10 is really big 5.7 inch 5.9 if you count that second screen, but it's the only innovative product in your list. The 'mini' mode shows how awkward they handle the size.
>>54208849
The 800mhz band is used in holland too, so it's not just Amerika. Only T Mobile is fully compatibel with the xiaomi bands
>>54219885
Far less* shame one me.
>>54217634
>considering Samshit.
I have had the Galaxy S2 S3 and S5. I still have a Tab S but ever since owning a nexus I will never touch Samsung again.
Horrible bloated rom with unlogical settings menu, support stops after 1 year so have fun with your ancient android version. After 2 years you can either throw the phone away because of how slow it is or experience a buggy phone by flashi g CM (if they even support your device). Never again.
>>54197071
Anyone know how accurate the Geekbench 3 comparisons are across x86 and ARM? Pic related.
>>54220055
>nexus 6p catching up with i3-2130
feels good
>>54217361
My G4 would sometimes struggle to last a day.
But you can buy spare G4 batteries off ebay for $10-15 a pop, and never have to worry about that again.
By comparison, I can tell my G5 does last notably longer, despite having a 200 mAh smaller battery, and charges from 0 to 100% in an hour.
>>54217896
>750€
jesus christ
I'll get an S7 Edge if I have to spend that much
Any /g/-approved Android music players? No idea what to use, and I've no idea how I'm even supposed to find one.
>>54221147
AIMP, period.
>>54221237
Looking pretty sweet, thanks anon.
>>54218338
that looks pretty good, and super cheap too! can't find it here yet, but apparently it's going to be only 129€
almost too cheap
what's the catch?
display seems like it could be better
I'd be willing to spend more
are the higher end xiaomis any good?
Anyone have a Galaxy Note 4? Is it still worth it?
>>54221147
PowerAMP
BlackPlayer
GMMP
>>54221440
remember, if its too good for the price there are some serious issues or disadvantages. i suppose plastic is shit quality, will squeek and screek after some time
Just got a Moto G 3rd Edition. It's my first time with a smartphone and I'm loving this thing, even though it takes a bit to get used to, seeing how I've used nothing but basic flip phones all my life.
What are some good apps? Everything I see in the store looks fishy and I'm not entirely sure what to trust.
So what is the cheapest with no risk of customs place to get the redmi note 3 pro? In the eu.
>>54221790
>plastic is shit
metal body m8
>>54221894
>xiaomi metal body
kek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2jav7UdQtE
>>54222077
>posts different model
are you dumb or are you just pretending?
>>54222117
>implying build quality of a cheaper model is better
