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[General Topics] HeyHenry:
I can see that this is an old post but I currently have a galaxy s21 ultra and I plan on getting a z flip 5 or 6 if it's out when I upgrade. WHATEVER YOU DO BUY IT REFURBISHED I GOT MY S21 ULTRA FOR 500 INSTEAD OF 1200 DOLLARS AND ITS BEEN GREAT. REFURBISHED IS LITERALLY JUST A NEW PRODUCT THAT SOMEONE SENT BACK. anyways that's my advice.
[General Topics] farquea:
Hit me with your suggestions based on the following;

Budget: no limit but within reason

Size: current phone is 6.2", don't really want to go too much bigger, want to be able to fit in my pocket comfortably

Battery: Long battery life has always been important to me

Dual SIM ideally

SD Card slot

Headphone jack

Little bloat or easy to root

My last few phones I've always rooted and put on a custom ROM usually due to wanting less bloat, good battery and the ability to run things like Tasker. But I think I might be past this phase in my life if I can find what I want out of the box.
[General Topics] amppcguru:
My Nokia T10 gets regular updates every few months and is already on Android 13.
[General Topics] AllComputerWorks4U:
Hi.

Can someone help me finding an android device with sun6i chipset? I made some research but I didn't find anything. I need this for porting a TWRP for a old device.

Thanks
[General Topics] Injector287:
Bruh is this thread damn old... Anyways is there any new good phone in $200-400 market which has good developer support (y'know the usual rooting custom rom and stuff) . I was planning to buy one. And a good camera is a must ofc. If you got any suggestions hmu. Cheers :)
[General Topics] retr0.3301:
Seeking Recommendations for Custom ROM-Friendly Phone Under $300/30,000 BDT
​

Hey XDA community!

I hope you're all doing well. I'm currently in the market for a new smartphone, and I'm seeking recommendations from the knowledgeable developers and enthusiasts here. My primary interest lies in custom ROMs, and I enjoy exploring the full potential of my devices.

Budget: [Specify if it's in USD or BDT] - Up to $300 or 30,000 BDT

Requirements:

Custom ROM Support: I'm passionate about trying out different custom ROMs. Therefore, I'm looking for a phone with good developer support and an active community for custom ROMs.

Performance: I would like a phone that offers a smooth performance for daily tasks and some gaming.

Camera: A decent camera would be a plus, but it's not my top priority.

Battery Life: A battery that can last through a day of moderate usage.

Build Quality: I appreciate a device with good build quality and durability.

I've been considering Xiaomi or Samsung, but I'd love to hear your experiences and recommendations. What phones do you think are the best for custom ROM enthusiasts within my budget?

Your insights will be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
[General Topics] vladgur:
What is the easiest to root budget phone available in US?

After getting an unlocked Samsung A14 5G for about $110 on ebay and spending twice as much in my time to try to root it, i decided that its not worth my time.

Can you recommend a budget (under $200 used) phone that is easy to root without having to shuttle roms back and forth or download 4 distinct tools.

A cherry on top would be if that phone was still supported by the manufacturer.
[General Topics] Rexkh:
Should I pick Google Pixel 7 128gb or Motorola Edge 2023 256gb?​

They are on promotion with the same price. It's hard to decide.
[General Topics] kabrain82:
What phone should I buy
[General Topics] who ah way:
Looking for Android phone with fairly precise GPS for off-trail activities

My OnePlus 7 plus is great, except that the GPS is awful.

After cross-country orienteering activities, when I sit down with fifty other participants to look at the tracks we recorded, using the same app with the same settings, some people have fairly smooth courses, while mine is jagged, with the GPS sometimes jumping to spots I've clearly never been.

Are new OnePlus phones better in that respect? I really like the mute button, would love to have that on the next phone. But the GPS is more important.

Big thanks in advance for any advice.
[General Topics] LogicNook098:
Samsung galaxy s24 ultra
[General Topics] Steve Matthew:
I am currently using iPhone x and thinking to buy iPhone 13 so what do you guys think which one I should go for 13 or 13 pro max seriously I don't find any difference rather than size. Is there any difference for which i go for?
[General Topics] gdbakery:
Iphone 15
[General Topics] Gtoonm:
Honestly, I want a phone with specific features. The problem is that the features are common but rarely are they together in one device.

I want a phone with a flat display, to put screen protectors and I hate curve edges.

I want a 3.5mm jack or analog audio out of the USB C port

metal frame

Fast charging

USB 3.2 transfer speeds since I move a lot of data

And large internal storage or microSD support. I used to think 256gb was enough, but now I would like 1TB if possible.

Software wise, I want it to be customizable, have a stock like look so no Samsung for me, have the ability to limit max charge to preserve battery, and a way to control music playback. All that or a way to install a custom ROM that could do it all

As of now, that is the reason I haven't switched from my Oneplus 8T. The last Oneplus phone with a somewhat flat screen, with USB 3.2 since they decided to reverse to 2.0 for the modern ones and I used to love Oxygen OS but after version 12 I switched to Evolution X ROM and I love it.

For all I know the only phone that has all this will be the ROG phone 8 they are announcing today. I will see the reveal and wait for reviews but it seems to have every single feature I desire. Hell, it even has <| | > gestures on the lock screen to play pause and change songs. Just like Oneplus did, and the software normally lets you manually set a limit to the battery charge or even trickle charge

I am sad ASUS only does 2 years of major updates and like 4 of security updates. But honestly that is a small price to pay.
[General Topics] aquatic_snail_moss:
Since it's become increasingly undeniable that my LG G5 will never be able to run on LineageOS and take calls via Ting at the same time... can anyone suggest a phone that *will* run LineageOS, will function as a phone on a T-mobile based network, still has an unlockable bootloader in 2024, and costs spare change and pocket lint? I mean definitely sub-$100.

(A more expensive phone being "worth it" doesn't make a difference if you do not have that money to spend, and I don't. I first started using LineageOS specifically because it let me get more life out of old phones when I couldn't get a new one, though I also appreciate the ability to de-Google.)
[General Topics] easyrider77:
I'm torn between phone choices

So here I am I just swiched carriers and had an s23 ultra.

I currently now have a pixel 8 pro, both phones are the 256GB variant.

So while I love the p8p it does have one ongoing issue I've noticed. Maybe not an issue persay but a quirk maybe. The volume is pretty low on this phone compared to the s23 ultra I'd say pixels 60% is more like samsungs 30% volume. On hulu I have to have volume on 80-90% volume to even hear it good. I also have this onlging issue of the as I am watching stuff my sound goes from 75% to like 45% for about 5-10 mins then returns, only fix is hit the volume up/down and it returns to normal.

I've scoured the internet and found others that have the exact same issue, so it seems maybe pixel is still plagued with low volume and volume issues, dunno I'm not one to be judgemental because I can't exactly just write my own OS or build m own phones, so I'll just say leave it at there seems to be a general volume issue. On the other side of it, p8p for people like me who just point and shoot, pics are far better on the p8p

Samsung on the other hand is going the new UI direction that to me looks very very much to me like IOS, or IOSish if you will.

THier battery stats is also now changed, and is on a 24hr clock basis, as apposed to a plug/unplug basis, and gets reset every night at midnight. Not sure where they are going, but over multiple years of multiple phones, rooting, etc......I can't see how you can get an accurate reading of sot with a 24hr clock cycle that resets. It would be the same sot, if I had it plugged in or not at that point, unless I'm missing somthing and am not reading it correctly.

So there are dislikes (for me) on both sides with both phones that I'm not liking.

That brings me to my question, I'm curious what phone people would go for given money was not an issue, and camera was not an issue. I haven't tested battery yet on the p8p, but I did get 8.30h sot on the first days charge. As far a phones taking the camera out of the equasion, I'm leaning towards the s23 ultra, due to the simplistic setup and has somewhat a more simple user ease of use to it.

This is just my opinions, and not everyone will agree or disagree, just wondering from a neutral stand, what people would tend to pick.

Reason I'm asking is I can still trade the p8p for an s23 ultra at the store, so I am looking for thoughts on both sides.
[General Topics] blackhawk:
You also have the spen and the Good Lock app family.

I use stock N10+'s running on Android 9 and 10. Rock solid work horses that easily get 9+ hours SOT.

Not liking the new Samsung's or Android 11 and up... to put it mildly.
[General Topics] thetrickster213:
An older Pixel would be right up your alley, possibly a Pixel 4/4a. They definitely go for cheap, have an unlockable bootloader, AND support for lineageOS. Just make sure you can unlock the bootloader before purchasing.
[General Topics] brød:
Any smartphone as good as Samsung A-2017

So i had a a5 2017, the battery and camera were my only complaints, wondering if there is a newer phone that has as many custom roms and mods on this forum. Like a phone with atleast a dual camera and 4000mAh battery.

Edit: An used one ofc
[General Topics] aquatic_snail_moss:
Huh! Yeah, the Pixel 4a does appear to be what I'm looking for. The process for unlocking the bootloader doesn't involve an outside site that could be taken down, or a risky exploit; according to the guides available, it's just about as straightforward as unlocking gets. Latest LineageOS on it is 20. I'm not seeing a pile of threads in its forum about problems getting it unlocked/rooted/flashed, which is a good sign. VoLTE works as of at least 19.1, looks like, and VoWiFi works too. Looks difficult to repair by myself, but that's true of any modern-ish phone not made specifically with repairability in mind (I'd love a fairphone, or a pinephone if they become viable daily drivers, but see again: spare change and pocket lint budget). And I'm seeing at least a few used network-unlocked ones in decent working condition for >$100.

Thanks for the suggestion!
[General Topics] thetrickster213:
Of course!! Older used Pixels are great on a budget. Just verify before buying that the bootloader can be unlocked. Not entirely sure if there were Verizon specific variants of the 4a but MAKE SURE you can unlock it before purchasing it. Also, batteries are plentiful and cheap. Get a cheap screen protector and case and you’ll be golden.
[General Topics] oralover2006:
hi all,

i have Samsung A10s and want to change it because i didn't found a way to install custom Recovery and a stable ROM.

i want to know about mid-range better device people here experienced BUT also i want to know for which one i can have a stable and best featured ROM? so i can try to buy one and install custom Recovery and ROM.

regards
[General Topics] hadrianek:
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 8/256 or Moto Edge 30 and why? Prices are the same

For normal using, not games. Facebook, tiktok, Netflix, google maps etc. Taking few pictures a day
[General Topics] oralover2006:
thanks for reply.

i am not using games and mostly using WA, YT, chrome and some image editing/creating apps like PixelLab, removebg, photoshop cc etc. but these too i am not using on daily basis but as and when require (may be once in a week not more than an hour).

Why? most of the time A10s is not responding even i use pin code to open the screen lock?? don't know why its behaving like this? fortnightly i am clearing WA and other apps downloaded data, if you can help me with tips or app to resolve this issue i will be much grateful.

regards
[General Topics] Retrial:
I am in dilemma

OnePlus 11 (8GB/128GB) 546€ vs Samsung S23+ (8GB/256GB) 800€ vs Xiaomi 13 (8GB/256GB) 556€?

The thing is, if OnePlus 11 had flat screen I would go there with closed eyes at that price. It also has a charger inside while Samsung not.

I would bypass the ugly back and not the so good UI of OnePlus.

Now I am a bit sceptical..

Compare OnePlus 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs. Xiaomi 13 - GSMArena.com

www.gsmarena.com
[General Topics] Marcelsky:
probably redmi note 13 pro plus
[General Topics] khusika:
I would choose the OnePlus 11 because of its long-term support for third-party Android development especially LineageOS by bgcngm. If you like using stock rom, S23+ is a good choice. By design, i like Xiaomi 13.
[General Topics] Retrial:
Exactly what I am thinking after many of videos reviews and search. I think OnePlus 11 at 546€ is more value. 😜

Thanks 👍
[General Topics] MysteryOyster:
My Pixel 3 is "finally" at the end of its life, and I need to replace it, but I really am not sure what to get.

I would prefer to stay with Google, but the prices, even second hand (which is my preferred market), are pretty damn horrible.

I don't use a phone to play games, stare at Youtube all day long or other nonsenses, so I don't need the most powerful hardware that exists as long as the OS is reasonably snappy.

What I value the most is good camera and battery life.

I've been looking at Pixel 6 and 7, but 7 is still horribly expensive, and 6 is already what, three years old? Would that even make sense? I disregarded the "a" models pretty quickly due to the compromises in specs.

I don't think I have many options when my requirements are good camera and battery life AND compact size on top of that. If I could afford it (and it was sold in the EU), I'd probably get the Xiaomi 13, but that's just a wet dream.
[General Topics] jlparsons2:
Hi all, I'm looking for a combination of phone and rom that I can make safe for a young teen with behavioural issues. I'm thinking clean flash of a rom with no gaps, then install a couple of games, netflix, Disney etc from APK files. Key Is no browser and no social media nor ways for the user to install them. Is this possible? If so, what phone and rom suggestion would people recommend?
[General Topics] BeanLord:
hey guys, I'm looking to replace my Poco F3, which is the best phone I've ever owned - I got it for a measly £270, which was a great price, and 3 years later it still runs great. it's snappy, runs every game smoothly but the battery is starting to not last the entire day, so I decided it's time for an update. can anyone recommend anything similar? what I'm looking for: 1) good battery 2) dedicated custom ROM community (best thing about F3) 3) better camera (the only flaw of F3 for me was crap camera).

I've a higher budget this time, upper-mid-range.

much appreciated!
[General Topics] hereypeter163@:
Certainly! It seems like you're discussing your preference for Samsung Galaxy smartphones on the T-Mobile network. Here's a revised version of your message:

"My preferred smartphones on T-Mobile are either the Galaxy S3 or the Galaxy Note. I currently use the SGH-T989 model, and I'm reaching out via the XDA Premium App. What about you? What's your favorite Samsung Galaxy phone on T-Mobile?"

Feel free to let me know if you have any specific details or changes you'd like to include!
[General Topics] baxtex:
I am looking for a new phone. Used to Oneplus and currently have the 8T (android 11, still OOS). I have always prefered stock android, been using custom kernels etc.

And now I am not sure what to get! OP12 is tempting but here it costs 1300 euro. I don't like curved screen and I'm not sure about ColorOS. I checked the forum and there is not much community support at all.

The pixel 8 Pro is interesting I guess but it is the same price and has worse hardware. I don't really care about the AI stuff. But a nice camera would be nice since my current 8T sucks.

Are there any other options for a clean android experience? Should I go for the OP12?😬
[General Topics] nawazabdullah436:
I hope I buy Galaxy s3
[General Topics] thechaingamer:
Need advice on travel laptop

Hello friends,

I need some help picking a laptop. I primarily want it for travel. I'm going to use it for onenote, pdf, docs, ebooks and notes.

I've been looking at the yoga book 9i 2024 (I believe that comes out in April), asus zenbook duo (I believe that doesn't turn 360).

I really want a dual screen laptop. Am I missing other possible options?

Thank you!
[General Topics] EllieCat:
Chromebooks and Lenovo ThinkPads are good choices. They are lightweight and can go 360°.
[General Topics] thechaingamer:
Thank you! Has to be windows. So I'll look at more thinkpads!
[General Topics] insomniacno1:
Personally I am a ThinkPad man, because the laptops meet military grade and are mostly almost indestructable. Currently using Lenovo ThinkPad X300, small light but battery life is not that good, but it runs Linux Mint 20.2 without any serious problems.

I would suggest to look for a ThinkPad with i5 newest generation, because its more energy efficient than i7 or i9, and when you travel battery life is important.

Depending on what you need, get one with 8-16GB Ram, make sure it can be upgraded to more in the future.

Make sure to get a SSD, HDD'S are still being used these days and is not a good travel option. You can always keep things on an external drive or have a cloud account like MEGA or Google or other.

Don't get a screen too big, it ads to the weight of the laptop, big screens are for desktop replacements.

Make sure to get a backlit keyboard or a model with Think Light.

You dont need a DVDRW drive in your laptop, you can always get an external DVDRW drive.

Make sure to have a lot of USB 3.0 - 3.1 ports, that make sense and are not placed in a dumb design.

Make sure the power adapter can handle 110 - 240 volt. Get some adapters for sockets if you travel abroad, I live in the Philippines and we use US sockets mostly. Since I come from Denmark, most of my stuff need adapter🙂

Google reviews of the model before buying.

Good luck 🙂

Jan

36 years in IT

Ps I have been looking at Lenovo ThinkPad T480 for myself, but can't currently afford it. But specs and reviews are good. Check it out on Google.
[General Topics] thechaingamer:
Would you be opposed to the yoga book 9i? I'm thinking at 13.3 it's small enough to 360 and use a single screen on a plane?
[General Topics] insomniacno1:
My current ThinkPad x300 has 13.3" screen and sometimes I wish the screen were bigger, but if you dont have eyesight problems, then the screen should be fine. Though I despice dual screens.

Check this review, its also the site I mostly go to for information and reviews.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Doubl...-Screen-OLED-convertible-review.720469.0.html
[General Topics] nek46:
I'm thinking of buying the htc desire pro 22, now in Greece its price starts from 140 euros

I know it sounds crazy , but i love htc devices. For 14 years only HTC devices buying

unfortunately on xda there is no thread for new htc devices .
[General Topics] bdxoul:
avoid oneplus, too much green line issues
[General Topics] fashioninfow:
Iphone 14.
[General Topics] TuxPenPen:
Hi everyone, I'm searching for an Android tablet that's under 200 euros, has a good support for drawing, and a good community support too. I don't have any problems buying used from ebay obviously. I need to buy it for a person who wants to use it for drawing, but we also want it to have good custom ROMs support (if it's supported by custom ROMs with vanilla version it's better, because this person is an Open-Source enjoyer and really doesn't like google). I know that the tablet community for custom ROMs is much smaller and this device is probably difficult to find, and that's exactly why I'm asking some help here to the experienced people in this forum! Thanks in advance for every answer.
[General Topics] mrrocketdog:
thats what i had when i joined xda and my 1st rooting/modding experience.:good:
[General Topics] traman124:
There's a reason no one buys HTC phones anymore. HTC failed to sell their phones at some point (One M6) and sold their engineering division to Google (yes, they became the Pixel team). Modern HTC is merely a shadow of its former self and the Desire series is absolute junk.

A Redmi Note 12, 11S, or Galaxy A14 would be better phones for the price.
[General Topics] Don Kihoty:
Hello People of XDA!

My current phone is Galaxy Note 8.

The buttons fell off and it is a pain in the ass to use it like that.

Rocking Pixel Experience Android 13 on it and loving it.

Need a new phone, 350-450€ top.

What i need:

1. OLED FHD or better

2. Good SoC

3. RAM 6GB or more

4. Size of 6.5" or more

5. Good battery size/life

Those are the phones i rounded down to my final choice, but i accept any suggestion:

1. Pixel 6 Pro

2. Xiaomi 13T

3. Oppo Find X3 Pro

I know that the Pixel 6 Pro is a bit older, but should be bullet proof.

Xiaomi 13T looks like a good deal, but im not familiar with the MediaTek SoC. They used to suck, maybe those

new dont suck.

Oppo X3 Pro should have the top SoC from Qualcomm, and that one should be good too.

Any other phone?

Thanks in advance!
[General Topics] bdxoul:
Vivo Iqoo 7 pro
[General Topics] Don Kihoty:
Cant get this phone in Europe.

Any other Vivo? Or is Vivo=Oppo?

In my budget are phones up to 450€.

On Geizhals.at you can see the phones i can get in europe:

Mobiltelefone Handys ohne Vertrag mit Betriebssystem: Android, Display-Auflösung ab 1920x1080, Display-Eigenschaften: OLED, RAM: ab 6GB, Akkukapazität: ab 4500mAh Preisvergleich Geizhals Österreich

Preisvergleich und Bewertungen für Mobiltelefone Handys ohne Vertrag mit Betriebssystem: Android, Display-Auflösung ab 1920x1080, Display-Eigenschaften: OLED, RAM: ab 6GB, Akkukapazität: ab 4500mAh

geizhals.at
[General Topics] bdxoul:
no idea about it
[General Topics] Hagar76:
I have a Samsung TAB S2 9.7. I installed Lineage 18.1 a while ago to extend its life but the 4G just never worked. I put up with WiFi only for a while but the battery is dying some apps won't run and I can no longer connect to a new WiFi it doesn't already know about. So time to update.

So, I'm looking for...

- Secondhand

- 5G in Australia or worldwide

- Reasonable specs. I don't game

- Good build quality

- Can immediately ROM for better privacy (like Graphene or similar)

- Good spare parts availability

- Accessories available

- Preferably a bit tough. I had a ASUS Z4 and broke the screen twice.

So, I would consider Samsung, Sony, Google (if they have any), Lenovo, or any off brand that meets my requirements.

TIA

edit: ANDROID.
[General Topics] Hannibal Smith:
Hello, I need some advice for a new phone.I was fine with my old g6 play until he broke(charging iusses).

I need it for 3 usage:

-daily driver

-my app development and debug( not published on the store so I don't care about android version).

-I want to try to build my own ROM as described in some tutorials here on xda.

So main feature that I'm looking:

- easy unlockable bootloader

-better if the it's not exotic so maybe it will be easy to port lineage os or others.

-Not too big (5 inch g6 play was fine, but I won't 7 inch display in my pocket!!)

-decent photo, speed and battery usage.

-compass

-I don't care about software update etc.

-price: I hope under 250€
[General Topics] ThatLatinGuy:
The google pixel 6a or an used regular 6/7 may be available for that price , the moto edge 2021 is another one that I´ve seen going for not that much money.
[General Topics] EdlaGar:
Hey guys. I've been using an iPhone 11 pro for years now and I feel like I need a new phone. I don't know which iPhone to buy next so I can feel the difference. Does anyone use a 14 or 15?
[General Topics] carleezena:
I've also tried this one and have great user expierence.