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
>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
>Ignore the Cuckitel shill
>PRAISE THE CHINKPHONES
News:
Google I/O 2016 Liveblog - 10 AM Pacific (1 PM Eastern).
http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/18/google-io-2016-live-blog/
4th Gen Moto G 2016 announced
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/17/11688790/moto-g-plus-play-release-date-prices-specs-features
your opinion on windows phone?
>>54614004
>Ugly, no apps, dysfunctional, deprecated POS. avoid at all costs.
>>54613987
You should add this >>54597734 to your copy pasta about the moto g.
Hey guys I have a a Moto xpure. I don't like it very much bad battery life, falling apart. I'm gonna get a new phone what should I get or should I wait? I was considering the iPhone 7
>>54614050
>I was considering the iPhone 7
How are you considering something that is not even out yet???
>>54614070
Cause I'll wait and its not going to be bad. Or should I just the 6s
will it be a mistake to get moto g3 now? I want the dual speakers and the curved back
>>54614020
what's pos?
>>54614099
piece of shit.
>>54614092
>Snapdragon 410
>2GB RAM
>720x1280
>will it be a mistake to get moto g3 now?
Yes.
>>54613987
Should I worry about the SAR rate of my honor 7, I mean it's within the FCCs range and I use it for phone calls once a week
>>54613987
You forgot Sony's new phablet
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xa_ultra_hands_on-review-1440.php
Maybe, just maybe they will fix their shit camera for once before they release a new flagship in November/next year. At least they're trying.
>>54614258
everything else is expensive or shit
RN3 is just not available between their sale stunts
Anyone knows when the One Plus 3 is gonna be released?
There is really no alternative to the Samsung S7 at the moment.
The HTC 10 is even more expensive, a complete joke given where HTC stands at the moment.
Someone do a latest infographic pls
>>54614004
A cousin of mine had an old lumia model and she hated it.
I got to check a more current lumia at a local phone shop and i had no idea what the fuck i was doing the whole time i had it on my hand.
Maybe i am a retard or the damn thing was so fucking confusing to navigate around.
>>54614020
fucking nailed it
their build quality is still good though, I think NOKIA should go full Android
>>54614487
Well what do you know
>Nokia will return to mobile with Android phones and tablets
http://www.engadget.com/2016/05/18/nokia-hmd-global-fih-mobile-smartphone-tablet-android/
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/18/11699702/nokia-is-coming-back-to-phones-and-tablets
>>54614050
You should buy a Google Nexus 6P, fast reliable and not a piece of shit like modern iphones
>>54614716
>No expandable storage
Not everyone likes to rent music.
>sd810
I like the hand warmer feature too.
>Huawei
Getting chink shit without the nice price.
>>54614716
No micro SD or removable batteries
If you're into this kind of cuckoldry might as well just purchase the new Apple iPhone 6S Plus.
Worth it to wait for the new Moto G or should I just buy the 3rd gen?
>>54614880
They are both shite, get something else.
>>54614943
I loved my G2 though, I don't need a 700 euro smartphone.
>>54613987
Google I/O will NOT sure a new Nexus phone holy shit screencap this
Is the Vernee Thor worth it? 110 dollaridos..
>>54614952
Get a chinkphone, they are better for the price.
>>54614960
No shit..? I/O is always for new Android OS, not devices. they will announce Android N and a VR something and that's it.
>>54614961
Pretty good for the price.
>>54614952
g3 is shit. might as well just save up to get a flagship. i loved my moto g1 then upgraded to a moto g3 but the phone feels sluggish compared to the 1st one.
everything was way off. specially without the led notification so even the slightest bump lights up your moto g3 screen. fuck that shit.
have an s7 now, best phone i ever had. followed by moto g1
android flip phones, anyone got any recommendations?
>>54615242
Gionee W909.
guys recommend me a $150 phone that is better than a moto g3.
>>54615323
Redmi 3.
>>54615365
>5.5 screen
also it's not available here
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro with Snapdragon 650
Thoughts?
What are the chances of getting a dud 5x from Fi?
I'm asking my american friend to get it for me (Canadian here) and I don't want to go through the hassle of a shit order
>>54615426
>>5.5 screen
It's a 5" screen. the Redmi Note is 5.5".
>also it's not available here
You can order from Aliexpress to anywhere.
>>54615449
The official /csg/ phone. great value and specs.
>>54613987
>>54615242
Currenly using freetel musashi but that phone has several issues so i wont recommend it, not until it has an update fixing battery drain while in standby.
>>54615308
This and samsung w2016 are the other options, but their prices are quite premium.
>>54615449
how is this different from redmi note 3?
>>54615479
I did a bit of a research, seems like a great value phone.
I'm still worried about the quality of the firmware tho, I'd definitely use CM13 instead of the stock one. I know there the leaked Qualcomm ROM and an alpha CM build but I don't want to wait.
>>54615548
There's an official AOSP ROM from Qualcomm available but it's still on 5.1:
http://en.miui.com/thread-249799-1-1.html
>>54615547
A significantly faster Snapdragon processor instead of MediaTek in the non-Pro model.
>>54615547
And a slightly better camera, but it's still shit.
>>54615578
That's what I was talking about. There's no hope for updates tho.
>>54615608
>Android v5.1 OS with MiUi 7 and 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa-core 64-bit processor with ARM Cotex-A72 lead cores, 3GB LPDDR3 Dual-channel RAM, 32GB eMMC5.0 internal memory and dual SIM (4G+4G) (Micro + Nano(Hybrid))
which one is this?
>>54615624
>There's no hope for updates tho
Not necessarily, MiUi 8 with Android 6.0 is coming soon and the custom ROMS will probably come shortly after.
>>54615629
Pro
>>54615649
Sweet. Initially I wanted to get a refurbished iPhone 5s but this Xiaomi phone looks like such a great deal.
>>54615746
it's listed as the non-pro version and a 16mp camera
>xiaomi and their scam
>>54615449
Avoid at all costs, it sports the shittiest camera in the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQPyc5V1Jfo
>>54615491
is that indian faggot really in control of the company? or is he being tywin lannistered just to show how progressive jewgle really is?
i doubt kikes would really leave that much power to a minority.
Anyone use Action Launcher 3?
Q1 can you change icons without buying Pro?
Q2 how do you pirate it? Is it simply though installing an. Apk?
Are their any good launchers that have A-Z App drawer tracking? Nova doesn't, Apex doesn't... Only action and Google? Wtf.
>have Droid turbo
>1440p 5.2" oled
>3gb ram
>8 core snapdragon
>6 hours screen time battery life, 2 days of casual use
>solid build quality, no bloat in the rom
>18 months later and not a single phone is a straight up improvement
I know I should be happy that I like my phone but the consumer and techphile in me is mad there's nothing to look forward to. Closest thing I want in an Xperia X but I'd be trading oled for camera and weight. Fuck, guess I'll wait for Sony to get on the oled meme.
>>54616306
oled is trash
you are the one who got meme'd
>>54616379
I've had this phone since release and color quality has been superb the whole time. The perfect black levels on apps that utilize it is absolutely insane.
If this image looks like shit to you it because your screen is terrible.
>>54616306
LG G4 or Moto X Style?
>>54616412
https://youtu.be/rN3RhRCVXvQ
E V E R Y
D A Y
and your oled screen is going to turn yellow eventually, they all do
>>54616431
subtle
>>54616469
>y... Your screen is shit! Trust me!
Good one. Stick with your 0.5 black level ips garbage
>>54616110
>minority
there's literally a billion of us
>>54616488
I used to go for oled phones too until I stopped listening to /g/ and started using my eyes instead
G4 users, have you got official Marshmallow update? If so, is it worth upgrading to it?
>>54616562
If you haven't use a Motorola oled then you don't know what you're talking about
Samshit will always be Samshit. The Vita was straight trash from the get go as well. Good oleds are literally perfect screen exempt from criticism.
>>54616537
there are billions of indians in america?
>>54616103
>caring about camera that much
>>54616858
Can I easily order/cancel Fi over the internet? I'm doing it from Canada.
>>54616977
just buy it on a prepaid card
How to into pirating launchers?
I want Action Launcher 3.
>>54617069
Get Google play rewards app, answer a few surveys, buy anything you want legit off the store with the free credits.
>>54617104
that't easier said than done, i've been able to answer only 3 surveys in like 5 months
>>54617104
This >>54617137. Maybe because I'm in Canada but I got exactly 3 surveys since February.
I really don't want to pay $6 for a launcher I might change my mind in a month. I jsut want to try its full features.
>>54616984
What's the difference?
>>54617069
>>54617180
you can always try lucky patcher
Is this the Google I/O general?
>>54617226
>You need a rooted device to install this.
>Please note that you can't download paid apps for free !
>>54617216
they can't charge you any more money than what you have on the card even if you can't manage to cancel the service
I hate the era of smartphones. Ten years ago money bought you different functionalities and genuine quality. Now I have to fork over cash just not to have my phone fall apart after a year of use.
And I blame apple and iPhone. They upped the ante so everybody jumped into the ship that is android.
It's sad that you can't install android on the lumia 950. That phone is so dirtcheap now, those specs with android would be bretty good for that price.
>>54617280
no
there's no reason for it to be either
new to android, not really 100% happy with any of of the sms apps i've tried so far(google, motorola)
what do you guys use?
>>54617670
Oukitel K10000
It's a literal fucking tank made of steel and screws
>>54615467
>You can order from Aliexpress to anywhere
can't wait a month for the phone to arrive
anons i'm indecisive
>>54617544
Good point. If I buy a prepaid VISA/MC in Canada, it should work in US right?
Im porbably going to buy it online now andapply it to Google Fi. I need a US Gmail though...
>>54617716
by Google, do you mean Messenger? Hangouts is awful so try that.
I use Disa to have all my FB/WhatsApp/SMS chats all in one place, and have all my convo's with 1 person in one 'folder'.
>>54617732
Should be fine. Make sure to throw a couple extra dollars on it over $229 because they will do a charge authorization first
Is there anything like the Oukitel K10000 that works on American bands (specifically T-mobile/Ting GSM). Preferably with a really nice camera?
>>54617743
yeah i meant messenger
>>54617280
Sure, why not.
>>54617723
Order from gearbest, they have an EU warehouse if your'e in Europe.
>>54617717
>>54617801
>350 gram
Might as well carry a literal brick in your pockets.
>>54617811
What was your issue with it?
>>54617717
>>54617670
>>54617892
Ignore the fucktard of op. He >>54617717 is right, but get the k6000 pro. It's solid as duck doesn't look like a transformer like the k10000 and has a decent 1.5ghz processor. In october the k6k premium is going to be released, with a up to 2.5 ghz cpu. They weigh 200 gram instead of 350. Check if it's compatible with your provider on willmyphonework.net
>>54617916
Solid as fuck*
>>54617898
the way it looked i guess, i prefer a more utilitarian aesthetic
i do like color though, and moto messaging lacked there
>>54617916
>In october
Nobody got 5 months to wait for that. what's taking them so long? there are already phones with X20 on the market and a few launching next month - Vernee Apollo, Doogee F7 , Homtom HT10, Zopo Speed 8 and more.
They're gonna miss the mark.
>>54617916
damn
if this paki understands language so well, why cant he fucking learn english?
>>54618116
Livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=862r3XS2YB0
>>54618138
>let's have curry tonight
>>54618088
I'm sorry for ya
>>54618361
don't be
>>54618412
kek.
>>54617717
>>54617916
While physical longevity wasn't what I was whining about, this is a weird new find for me.
I was more talking how every phone has some kind of error or a bug endemic to that model or brand and that I didn't have to worry about playing russian roulette with my purcahse years ago. For example. my S4 has that damn "SIM card disconnected" bug. Some leneovs turn yellow over time I heard. Those damn huaweis lose wifi signal when connected to a charger etc...
My old k550i Sony Ericsson was a mediocre phone in its hayday, but I didn't have to worry about a damn thing. No one did, no matter what phone they had.
Thinking of scooping up a Moto X Pure because i'm not sold on the Moto Z yet and samshit Galaxy S5 is wilting on me (if I wanted a modular device then i would get a G5)
I know it has Turbo Charge, but I can just use a normal USB cable as well right? I know i won't get the fast charging but still
>>54618476
yes
>>54618476
It's probably better do so. Fast charging sounds like roasting battery.
>>54618476
Nokia 1020 guy here thinking the same thing. What should a first time droid buyer consider?
>>54618623
N5X.
>>54617670
Blame the society, not Apple. If no one bought devices they'd bankrupt or tried to get another idea.
>>54618993
You are right too. Consumerism is too strong, of course everybody wants the newest gizmo, that's why there is a new iphone or a new galaxy S phone by samsung coming out every year.
And don't get me started on how android hurt competitiveness big time. Since everything looks and feels similar no objective opinion can form. Innovation has come down to making the battery last longer, stuffing in more cores, and more ram to support all the bloat.
>>54618692
http://www.androidauthority.com/nexus-5x-vs-moto-x-style-pure-edition-651388/
Give me a reason to not go for the moto x pure. Or is the N5X just a meme?
>>54618575
I've never been sold on Motorola's Turbo charge. I feel like it just erodes your battery even faster in return for being able to use it more often.
>>54619206
3+ years of updates straight from google
It's only $229
Ease of unlocking/rooting
Community
>>54619206
5x has better battery life, and will receive more Android updates than the Pure Edition will. However it does not have SD support, and the screen might be slightly worse. Can't remember
>>54619243
>>54619261
I appreciate the answers.
>3+ years of updates straight from google
It will be on contract so I will only have it for 2 years so the 3+ years thing is handy but not essential.
>However it does not have SD support, and the screen might be slightly worse.
SD support would be really handy since I like music and movies for long train rides.
>>54619261
>>54619393
If you like music, Pure Edition has some nice speakers on it which is fine when you don't have headphones. SD support is only really needed when you have a lot of music, which is common.
5x only comes in 16 and 32 GB, while the Pure Edition comes in 16, 32, and 64 GB.
welp, back to JIT fellas
guess we won't have a smooth experience for another 2 years at best
>>54619155
Android is monopoly (right word?). And basically it's either iOS or Android, no more choices, truly helpless situation. Nokia is going to be releasing its phones with Android in some time. So WP is dead.
>>54619430
I think I will go for the Moto then since they are basically the same price. Thanks for the advice you and anon.
What apps would you recommend as being essential? I know almost nothing of android.
>>54619670
>open-source
>monopoly
>>54619727
But there are no other OSes.
>>54619727
Android has won over the market because of the multitude of programs that can run on it, and people have become dependent on them, not android itself, even though the end results are the same.
I too now need something like whatsapp to stay in touch with my cousins and friends when they are abroad. But that's just me, rest of the population uses many more android dependent applications on a daily basis.
>>54619895
there's literally a thousand different phone OSes built from AOSP available on xda
Are you mixing up nexus, google, and aosp?
>>54620018
I mean official OSes not some xda-developed pajeet shit.
>>54620288
what? your nomenclature is confusing as shit. are you talking about gapps, aosp, or what?
>>54620352
Don't fuck around with that guy, You know damn very well what he means that there is no other OS than android that has that kind of the market share. Yes, the android running on a Huawei and a Sony, even if its the same version, isn't completely the same, but it's and android nonetheless.
>>54620427
AOSP =/= Android + gapps
How can you complain about an open-source mobile OS being a "monopoly". It just exists.
>>54620486
First off, I'm not the one who used the word monopoly, and second even the guy who did originally use the word in his post said himself
>(right word?)
And I'm gonna be more precise with my wine, it's not the androids fault, its the company's that have gone the route of lesser resistance and grabbed the first thing they could just to parry the damn iPhone. It's a tumor, not a monopoly.
>>54614092
>dual speakers
doesn't have them.
Did they announce the new Nexus phones?
6P or P9? why?
>>54620963
>google i/o
>announcing phones
c'mon, are you really this retarded?
>>54620963
Ffs I/O is not about hardware
>>54620963
>lets not google the word "nexus"
>>54621023
>turn the 6 upside down it's a 9 now
BIGGEST NEWS OF THE DAY
>>54620865
>>54620865
>>54620865
>>54620865
>>54620865
>>54620486
Please, kindly fuck off.
>>54621062
This news are over six hours old
>>54616260
fuck you bitch nigga man the fuck up and use Nova Launcher Prime.
you're a retarded piece of shit for wanting some gay ass feature that literally no one else wants
>>54616306
>>8 core snapdragon
no, the snapdragon 805 is quadcore. there is no reason to upgrade. just suppress those feelings and save some money.
guys will my m7 ever see N at all (including unofficial builds) or is the hardware starting to get dated?
>>54621170
No chance.
>>54621170
Time to get an upgrade.
>>54615449
I'm just a blind Samsung shill ready for an upgrade, looking into something cheap but affective like this.
Is it worth changing to if I'm okay with having been a slave and having the 2 year contracts with my Samsung phones? Its not much cheaper than a new Note with a 2-year
>>54621191
is it that big of a step forward? already running M on it with aicp build.
>he didn't buy a Daydream-Ready smartphone
>>54621274
Is this some vr shit?
>>54619689
Well what do you need to use your phone for? For starters I would suggest Greenify to help with battery life.
Do you need it for email or work purposes? Gmail has an app pre-installed, Outlook and others are available free off the marketplace along with Office.
Music players like Spotify, Groove, and others are also available.
Messaging apps are dime a dozen, but most if not all are available on Android (Telegram, Signal, Facebook Messenger, Skype, Whatsapp, Groupme, etc)
>>54621291
>greenify
![International-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Home-Screen[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/4uitqBH.jpg "International-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Home-Screen[1].jpg")
So I'm going to get a boost prepaid phone because they have unliimited 4G data plans which is good, as I want to utilize my phone with streaming/web browsing/downloading movies and shit
They have the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S7 but nothing in between. S7 would run me about 800 bucks, not spending that much. Is the S4 a decent purchase in 2016?
I was also considering a Moto G or Moto E, but they look inferior to the S4 even.
>>54621343
5x unlocked
>>54621369
Biggest reason to get an android phone is the expandable storage. Nexus doesn't have it, how do they even sell.
>>54621383
Memes
t. Nexus 5 owner
>>54621383
Because mine uploads everything automatically to my owncloud server when I'm on wi-fi and backs the whole thing up via ssh using dropbear
If you really need more space when you're out and about just use an OTG flash drive
Basically, I don't data hoard on my phone
>>54621343
S4 is fairly ancient, but you might be able to get a current version of Android if you can unlock the bootloader and flash CM. I saw a ROM for the S2 that brings it up to Marshmallow 6.0.1. But you absolutely will not get official touchjizz 6.0 for the S4, because Samsung claims it would suffer from "performance issues" despite Android getting more efficient with every iteration (the opposite of iOS).
But yeah, you're much better off getting something like the 5X like the previous poster suggested. You can get a great deal off it if you do it through Google Fi, I hear you can cancel Fi after a month and then use the phone with any provider you want. I'd love to use Google Fi though, but I'm in Canada.
>>54621457
I'm having trouble understanding how activating phones work
I went to the boost mobile store, and the guy said you can only use phones you buy from the store or from boost's site directly.
Is this true or is there a workaround? I'm kind of new to all this, dont fully understand, as LG Nexus 5X is not on Boost's site at all, so how would I be able to use that
>>54621343
It's great on aosp if you don't play games. Best bang for buck hardware wise is the rmn3p, nothing beats that. But if you are restricted to the S4 for your boost carrier and you don't mind flashing custom roms, it's decent.
>>54621291
Browsing, music, whatsapp, skype, snapchat, instagram maybe, fb messenger and the odd game I find I like.
>Google Duo
>Find phone number
>You can now force send pornographic videos to that phone number
Amazing design.
>>54621527
you buy a $2 sim card from boost: http://boost.com.au/shop/2-pre-paid-sim-card/
the guy was lying to you to try to get you to buy a device from him
Don't buy a boost device, buy an unlocked device like the 5x. not only will you be stuck with the boost device, some of their phones are cdma only and won't work internationally or on other carriers
>>54621575
>they'll see your number and there's no way to not get caught
This isn't 2005 anymore. No more free anonymous Internet phone numbers
>>54614004
I had a Lumia 920. Liked the hardware itself and the keyboard software was alright. But in terms of apps it has fuck all, I think even MS has given up on the platform. They're not even going to give people the WP10 upgrade they were supposed to get. It's a dead OS basically.
I want my new phone to handle VR gayming and not be too expensive.
So I ask this: LG G4 or Nexus 5x? Or maybe something else? G4 it's the most expensive smartphone I can get btw, I'm poor.
>>54621578
So ANY phone used/new I buy I can buy and use with boost? I know boost is apart of sprint and I thought they use CDMA which is like the activation is builtin
I thought my options were limited all this time, I had a feeling he was BSing me
>>54621655
wait for
>>54621274
>>54621668
activation is built in for 2G/3G but not 4G LTE on CDMA (you need a sim)
You can't bring ANY phone, it has to be carrier unlocked and support the Boost CDMA bands.
>>54621655
Better save up for a proper VR headset and buy a phone that suits your other needs. VR gaming as a whole isn't on an acceptable level, especially on mobile, it's only good for VR movies and porn.
Anybody here bought Samsung J3? How is it holding up so far?
>>54621678
>wait for
It will be years before it gets affordable.
>>54621722
I can't afford both, I'm a yuropoor and taxes are killing me. Nexus 5x is cheaper, but has only 2GB of RAM and no external SD card. I just can't decide.
>>54621775
>It will be years before it gets affordable.
2016 nexus 5
>>54621754
>1.5GB RAM
>Spreadtrum SC8830
> How is it holding up so far?
It probably isn't.
Anyone install the new N Beta? I'm running it on the 6P and it feels great so far
>>54621807
I know it falls into the category of budget phones, what are the chances of that thing lasting only a year?
>>54621802
So I have to wait 6 more months. I don't know man. My Nexus 4 is dying.
>>54621775
Europoor here too. You should really look into chinkphones. Big companies are ripping us.
>>54621855
No one should be silly enough to spend $120 on this.
Seconding this
>>54621890
>>54621775
Get a Redmi Note 3 Pro and one of those chink VR headsets, ask /csg/, someone must heave order one by now to see how it works. That's your best bet on a budget.
>>54621877
The 6p apparently is daydream-ready
What are the chances I fuck up my micro-sim when I try to make it a nano-sim?
ARM Announces 10nm "Artemis" Test Chip
http://www.anandtech.com/show/10329/arm-announces-10ff-artemis-test-chip
Looking for a very reliable phone that has good functionality and is customizable. (or at the very least doesnt limit you like iphones)
I'm coming from an S5 and am looking currently at the HTC Ten or Note 5, thoughts?
Any and all help is appreciated, thanks guys
>>54621937
Is it possible that it's that bad? Also, its around 160e around here.
>>54621890
>>54621949
I know about chinkphones, I buy cheap stuff from aliexpress constantly. I don't like the idea, because I'd have to add a tax to the chinkphone and if the phone dies - I'll won't have any official repair service or legit warranty.
>>54621952
2expensive4me
>>54622018
The 10 is a all around nice phone and will last you probably for years. Openbootloader is covered by warranty, that's a big plus and awesome if you want to customize.
>>54622037
You can get a Redmi 3, Mi4c for that much, with much better specs.
>>54614275
anyone?
Second hand Note 4 still good purchase?
same screen as note 5 and has sd card
>>54622068
With a 2 year plan its only 200 bucks, and a I've only seen good things about it. And while I don't drop my phone, the drop test is phenomenal and dropping it is usually an inevitability if I keep it for a long time so thats good to hear
I have an lg g5. I had an error where the phone would randomly restart was laggy and now it seems as the lock button doesn't work. Factory reset it but it continues to have a problem. Did I get a virus or is the phone the problem.
>>54621105
>not having over 30 apps and scrolling through every single App to find it
You. Stupid nigga?
>>54614408
The 10 is cheaper than the S7E.
They are about to hit the dirt, but HTC still made itself a name in the Android market. Had a chance to test both the 7e and the 10, would go for the 10
>>54622361
Probably a faulty device, replace it.
>>54616571
Why not. I have it, battery might have got better, around ~30 minutes bigger SoT(for me), plus the app permissions etc. I recommend updating
>>54614963
This
LG G4 seems like the phone for me but I really cba dealing with bootloop stuff. Anyone had experience with it? What'd you do? Will rooting it mess with stuff?
>>54622367
Use this you dumbfuck
Galaxy S7 or HTC One M9?
>>54622458
Nigga it would help to specify what the fuck that is you dick
>>54622501
why would you get an HTC one M9 when the HTC 10 exists?
>> S7edge vs HTC 10
Hmmmmm
>>54622531
>nova launcher
>app drawer settings
>list
durrrrrrrr
>>54622501
S7 by far.
>>54622531
its the app drawer you fucking retard
you're welcome you shit eating faggot
>>54622453
No. It's hardware issue, unfixable by any software action.
>>54622458
>he needs to download a program to search his phone
![vevkyD8[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/kLWGQGX.png "vevkyD8[1].png")
I'm getting a smartphone for the first time since my iPhone 4, which was a hand me down anyway.
I want to get an android phone, and Im going to have unlimited data plan so I plan on utilizing this to the max via downloading music/videos, browsing the web, etc.
I was thinking of getting the Moto G4 Play when it comes out, as it looks durable and has a good battery. Is this a good choice? I was also looking at the S7 which looks amazing specwise, but I dont know if I could justify buying a phone that costs about the same as my PC setup
>>54622722
>Moto G4 Play
That's a terrible phone, don't.
>>54622758
Why? Looking at the specs it seems like a good budget phone
It's still shit even if Im not planning on doing anything intensive on it?
I want something durable that can possibly take a few falls and also a battery that can last me all day
>>54622544
>>54622559
I'd there a way to get folders to show one icon on Nova?
Or is it a prime feat?
>>54622797
>Snapdragon 410
>2800mAh
>720p
It's a fucking abomination, no matter how cheap it's going to cost.those specs are from 2013. tell us your budget so we can get you a much better phone.
Is now a good time to buy 5x on Fi for $199?
>>54622892
I suppose I don't know shit about phone processors
Ideally I'd like to not spend more than 400
I just want something I can use just about all day browsing the web and watching some videos, and durable enough to maybe take a fall or two. Water resistant/proof is a nice plus as well.
It seems like the S7 would fit my needs as far as durability, I just can't help but feel like it's overkill for the non-intensive stuff I use it for.
>>54622892
thats before 2013 even senpai
seriously wut
>>54622962
Also I should mention that I don't want anything over 5 inches. Honestly 5in seems a little too big for me (4.5 phones are the most comfortable imo), but Id be willing to put up with it if the phone was great. Just no larger than 5in
>>54622962
>>54622986
The N5X is 5.2" and costs about $270. battery is meh but the rest will suit you quite well.
Redmi 3 is a 5" with crazy good battery life and adequate performance. Mi4c is another option with faster processor.
There aren't many waterproof devices these days.
OUKITEL K4000 is 5" with huge battery and also very durable. costs around $130.
Each of these will be million times better then that Moto crap.
>>54622986
>>54623163
K4000 Pro*
Better specs for nearly the same price.
Which is recommended, the 5X or Z5? Or is it better to wait and hope the next nexus isn't terrible?
>>54622962
Actually, the Blackview BV6000 might be exactly what your'e looking for.
4.7"
IP68 WaterProof
Durable, fast.
$190
>>54614080
Doubt that'll be much difference between the iPhone 6 and 7. As long as you like the OS - I'd go the cheaper option.
Still not much of a fan of iPhones desu
My Nexus 5X Mini-review - I have the phone 2 months now, and I'm happy with it. Changed from an S4 Mini.
Pros
>not too big size, just good enough (I need to use 2 hands to use it properly)
>beautiful screen, does its job very well in sun
>stable, constant android updates
>despite the fact that it has 2gb of ram, I don't feel any kind of problems
>the basic response is very good, even with 600+ uptime hours, it was as responsive as it was after a reboot
>never had an app crash, it's super stable
>charges very fast (plus fast speed if you have a decent usb type-c to 3.0 cable)
>excellent camera (takes very good pictures even in low light)
>battery should've been bigger, but it's okay for me - lasts 3 days for me which is nice (compared to 1.5 - 2 on the S4 mini)
cons
>build quality - too much plastic, requires a good case to make it look and feel better (Verus High Pro is quite good I use it)
>no USB Type-C to Type-A cable included - huge mistake on LG's side (I ordered a cable from Amazon, use Benson's guides to pick a cable for yourself)
>discoloring back plastic reported by users (LG usually replaces them, I didn't encounter this, but read some forums when it caused problems...)
>google maps tend to drain the battery, even with GPS turned off, it will use the GPS and drain your battery (hard to clear the battery drain, usually a restart solves the problem)
My biggest issue is with Google Maps now - sometimes clearing it's cache solves the battery drain, sometimes it doesn't. Before May's update, I only had one issues with it, and after the May update, I had 3 incidents now and 1 required full restart and app reinstall in order to stop the battery drain. Google should put its shit together and fix the battery drain.
But in overall - very happy with it, comes with a 9/10 score for me.
Anyone willing to give me some thoughts?
Need a decent phone, money is not a problem, but won't buy the flaming new one for .2 g of ram.
Currently leaning towards at Z5, SG7/SG7 edge.
I've had a somewhat good experiance with Z3, overall a nice phone.
Is the "edge" worth the extra?
>>54623492
youre probably like 14
>>54623599
more like 24, but thanks Anon! ;^)
>>54623583
>money is not a problem
hire an R&D team and get one custom made to your exact spec and then get it manufactured in germany
>>54623163
How are the updates and custom ROM's for those phones?
My last budget phone never got updated beyond 4.2.2
I was considering a 2015 Moto G (since the G4 Play is just a reskin) as a safer choice. But I'm considering risking it and getting a Redmi 3 or Mi4i.
Or is it worth upping my budget to around €250 to get a Oneplus X
>>54623163
>$270
$229
>>54623315
They're both good
The HTC Nexus 5, well, I wouldn't hold out for it
The only thing that will save it is if HTC doesn't jew out on the battery
I can't imagine them using a better camera than the 5x
>>54624048
yes, it is worth
any new phones announced at the goygle io shit
What modern smartphone has the best battery life (without compromising performance a whole lot)
>>54624879
Oukitel K10000
what phone should I buy if I have a $600 budget and want something with 64gb+
live in the US. gonna get something unlocked off amazon to have on t-mobile.
>>54621415
I'm getting a Nexus 5 for Copperhead OS and was thinking about a similar setup. No desire for OwnCloud but a scheduled task rsync/ssh client is perfect.
Do you have software recommendations? How's Android's key compatibility, will I need RSA 4096 or Ed25519?
>>54625028
SSHelper
>>54625182
looks great, thanks
What's the best rom for a Galaxy S5?
>>54625334
Pajeet69's ButterSmoothBlazingCool CurryMod 13 AOSP TW 10.2 Final edition
>>54625382
That's exactly what I'm trying to avoid
CM keeps freaking out on me, and trying to root stock makes it stop booting for some reason
>>54625334
>cm13
>stock with nova launcher and bloat disabled
>the least gay aosp build on xda + opengapps
in that order
>> S7edge
>> htc 10
>>54625506
That's what I did last time
It'll work for a few days and then boot loop for no reason
>>54625550
does anyone else report that. is there a stable snapshot of cm13?
If cm13 is buggy then just go with option 2 since option 3 is almost certainly buggy too since pajeet will be using the same device tree
>>54614004
Huge potential wasted, phones like the HP Elite X3 for example are sexy as fuck in hardware but then windows mobile falls flat.
Microsoft must learn they need to adapt beyond the monopoly tactics.
Is a Moto E a good budget smartphone? It's selling for $50 and the negative reviews about the camera don't really matter to me.
>>54614050
My HTC 10 is gud
>>54614050
falling apart? its made like a brick
>>54616454
g4 has a better camera
