yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] force70:
Absolutely nothing....locked bootloaders make for useless devices for the most part these days.

I would recommend not buying an att device to make your life easier

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] SkvLTD:
And now found out that they no longer really offer any discounts like they used to, and you only get an option to pay over years monthly, or some now and some added to the contract... Guess I'm going back to symbian Nokias.
[General Topics] force70:
Just buy tmo devices...they have unlocked bootloaders on many devices

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] s8freak:
Not happy at all about locked bootloader but if we can find root to add a little battery theme and dump a little bloat the S6 might just be an awesome device
[General Topics] force70:
Still to small lol

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] s8freak:
Nah OPO perfect size
[General Topics] SkvLTD:
Well, idea was not to have to pay completely full price via 2 year contract, how it all used to be essentially. Going T-mo route is going international route and I don't have those kind of funds for a phone right now.
[General Topics] cdeox8:
Thanks for the suggest but Alcatel doesn't have much presence in India. Looking for brands that can provide effective after sales support.
[General Topics] force70:
Id rather save up and buy outright (which I always do regardless ) and be able to do with my device what i want.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] joshua.b:
I was between the M9 and S6 but have to go with the S6 for the camera. Will the battery be okay on the S6? I always have lowest brightness possible on my S3 to be sure I get through the day and don't want to have to do that on the S6.
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
Understood. I have never needed after sales support on a phone/tablet/laptop....c'est la vie!
[General Topics] MikeyMike01:
Galaxy S 6 is tempting, but I think I'd like to see what the next LG and Sony flagship have to offer.
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
If the Samsung S6 really has no external SD slot that will be a deal breaker for many. (seems alot of manuf trying force ppl to use cloud. wont work. many ppl will switch choose other brands)...
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
Don't underestimate the stupidity of crowds.

Most won't look beyond the colour, size and......marketing hype. They will just use what they are told to use.
[General Topics] youngchaos:
Best phone i can find for 200€ in eu on secondhand market? I would like to modding , thanks!!
[General Topics] eliya:
Hi!

I'm about to buy a new phone. I had the nexus 4 but it is dead now and I was thinking on buying the zenfone 2.

I want a:

* budget phone (up to 200$, max 250$)

* overall nice specs.

* 4g connectivity.

* Good battery life (at least a day)

* Durable.

Thanks!
[General Topics] ubigred:
A lot has changed since the S3 lol. You'll be fine.
[General Topics] TempestZ:
Hello. I am looking to buy a new phone right now and I am thorn between Galaxy S5 and HTC M8.

This are my thoughts and I can't decide.

S5:

Pros:

-Amoled (personal pref)

-Better camera (not really an issue since I have my own cameras)

-water resist

-can replace battery (even if I don't buy a second one)

-open back (might be better imo if I drop it and it opens up, less shock)

-bigger screen and software buttons don't detract from it even though I like software buttons

Cons:

-Ugly side that imitates metal

-touchwizz

-bloat

-heart rate sensor and finger print = gimmicks

-Knox (though I live in romania and people report samsung still fixes your phone but resselers don't unless you bring the law)

-touchwizz

M8

Pros:

-Stock is faster

-Sound is miles above

-Looks better imo

-Knock wake up

Cons:

-metal construction (again I never had a metal phone and I fear that it will dent more easily and the shock will be greater when I drop it)

-no removable battery (again I never switch batteries but this worries me)

-camera is worse but I can live with it

-Not sure about S-OFF and warranty

-power button but knock makes it moot imo.

I am strugling to pick and I really like the looks of HTC and the better stock experience but I also want to pick the phone based on custom roms availability and how easy is to customized it. I am also worried about the closed construction of HTC. Considering that in the future I will root and flash roms, which device will act better (thinking about S5 cause on paper it should be faster)

Please help.
[General Topics] force70:
Far better than the s4. .the G2 is one of the best devices for battery life.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] ubigred:
Go s5
[General Topics] joshua.b:
I just read the M9 has a better camera than the S6 on Digital Trends...now I'm unsure again. I suppose I'll have to wait for sample comparisons when they're out.
[General Topics] Planterz:
If you're basing your decision solely on cameras, then you should wait. But honestly, I can't imagine either will produce anything but great pictures. HTC is the obvious question, but Samsung's cameras on flagships have never disappointed. Either way, you won't have to wait long. Keep an eye on phoneareana.com. They do lots of camera comparison tests, and you can bet that they'll do one with these phones, as well as individual reviews as soon as they get ahold of them.
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
I stopped worrying about cameras on Samsung flagships with the S2/Note2. They are good enough for all but the most fussy (and they should be made to drag a DSLR around :D). I don't rely on any smartphone camera for low-light shots. Physics, really.
[General Topics] joshua.b:
Yeah, I like to have a good camera for when I don't have my DSLR with me. One M9 vs Galaxy S6 is coming down to the camera for me. The One M9 doesn't have optical image stabilization and is apparently terrible in low-light situations, so I'll most likely get the S6 and try to get over how its camera sticks out a bit lol.
[General Topics] Planterz:
If you put the S6 in a case (which you should). then the camera hump will be a non-issue.

If you're with a GSM provider, don't forget about the Saygus V2.
[General Topics] ChrisCh22:
The SGS6 is not waterproof. (the S5 was though)
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
Anyone any idea about warranty/reliability of Saygus? (for me My Samsung S4 has been rock solid since I first bought it). Wouldn't want to buy a new phone to have it fail...
[General Topics] Planterz:
The phone isn't even available yet, and the company has practically no history. It appears to be an amazing device, but concerns about reliability, warranty, support, and accessories are the big questions.
[General Topics] MrTooPhone:
Not to mention it comes with a $599 price tag!
[General Topics] s8freak:
Still much cheaper than the M9 or S6 with practically every top feature in high end flagships included kevlar lining waterproof root able right out of the box and 256g external memory along with 64g internal bigger battery and on and on
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
and thats the price if you are in US ordering. Doesn't include shipping and tax for outside US buyers.... my guess Saygus will cost at least $100 - $150 more in many other countries?
[General Topics] Elanis:
I have a note 2, currently running NamelessROM on lollipop. Love everything about it. I have dropped it several times and it's breaking down quite badly. Was thinking either a note 4 or wait for HTC M9. Main things I want is fairly minimal OS (easy to root would be nice), good camera, large display, battery life and SD card. Are there any other phones you would recommend? My friend has a Moto G 2 and I'd say it's just as good a phone as mine, one of those wouldn't be a bad idea either, I don't need the latest and greatest.
[General Topics] nukec:
Hi Guys.

I own HTC Desire HD, and I was using it as long as possible, until things went down... Speaker is not working anymore, so I have to change phone.

Requirements:

- price range £150($200)

- does have support for cyanogenmod

What I was looking so far:

- Asus Zenfone 4,5

- Motorola Moto G

I prefer another HTC, but I am opened to anything.
[General Topics] force70:
Moto g is a budget device...I wouldn't bother with it if you can afford a better device.

Note 4 over M9 ? Note 4 for a fee reasons

Bigger screen

Removable battery and likely better battery life

S pen

Incredible camera (m9 camera is supposed to be good but we will see)

They are 2 totally diff devices really. Lots of development for the note 4 also.

Depends really on what your needs are but since your coming from a note..its hard to go to a smaller screen and the M9 is tiny.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] Planterz:
Hm, I was gonna order a OnePlus One, but the Oppo Find 7a is on sale right now for $399, and they're throwing in some extra accessories.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
LG G2 , awesome device which compete with some 2014-2015 smartphones ;)
[General Topics] Planterz:
Never heard of it.:rolleyes:
[General Topics] noahthedominator:
Looking to get a mid range device similar to an s4.... Want to get it used... Any suggestions???
[General Topics] force70:
You have a nexus 6 lol...what the heck would you want an s4 for?

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] noahthedominator:
I'm keeping it lol. I want something with SD card slot
[General Topics] ReaverV2:
Looking for advice for a new phone, not super expensive or really over £200 (being absolute maximum, anything less is a bonus)

I need it to be a worthwhile upgrade from the Moto G (XT1032), that has a great support for roms, kernels etc. and runs LOLLIPOP.

any ideas??
[General Topics] nicholasorbara:
lg g4
[General Topics] Noisemaker_:
lgg2 can be an option
[General Topics] Reallionare:
Hello, I see you have Notes , any info on a 64 bit Note soon...
[General Topics] force70:
Not yet.....note 5 for sure but that wont be until probably oct sometime.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] Elanis:
Cheers :) It's not that I can't afford I'm just a bit stingy (I'd rather spend the money on pc parts). Hopefully this phone lasts me until a new note comes out and I can get that. Definitely good to get something that's good from the start and awesome for several years than to get something that's average and **** after a while.
[General Topics] gvizdon:
Oh.. not fun. actually Xperia ZR not so though, I washed phone yesterday. And both of cameras steamed up!
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
Yeah. Get a used Qualcomm-based S5 instead. Make sure the bootloader can be unlocked (or is already unlocked).

If you're still listening, decide which one of Win8 and LinuxMint you need more and run the other in a VM with VirtualBox/VMWare/etc. Dual-booting went out with the dotcom bubble.
[General Topics] Planterz:
Well, it's Tuesday. Didn't get an invite, so I had to wait until today. 64GB Sandstone black on its way! And a Diztronic and some TGSPs. Gotta love Amazon Prime.
[General Topics] GuiCunha:
I was expecting S6 to upgrade my S4, but like most of people, i care about sd card, because it is more easy to make backup, put my mp3 files for running and dont let phone memory full up. I do understand that internal memory is more faster than sd card. Removable battery i can survive, my S4 battery runs 13hours with more than 3 hours of screen, and I have too portable charge that recharge 70%. For me it is enough, i have time to use until get home or office.

The design was nice, i dont like very much to get surprise so much, it failed to impressed me. Is inovative but nothing. Its a Iphone running Android. Boring first look.

Iam from Brazil, here the prices are so high, if USA the prices, for example, 32GB $400, 64GB $500, 128 GB $600, the gap is $100, here will be $400 at least. So very expensive, abusive price for us!

Like most of samsung users, im disappointed, frustrated too.
[General Topics] SykesAT:
We have heard from Samsung and HTC on their next gen phones, but those are usually followed by some more budget but still top notch phones like Moto X, Nexus 1-5, One+, etc.. So what is rumored to be coming out soon? The Saygus V2 is coming, but with it's 801 procesor I think it's more last gen that next gen. What else is there?
[General Topics] suryaz124:
May be Motorola 1+one
[General Topics] s8freak:
Welcome to the OPO family my friend
[General Topics] suryaz124:
Maybe Motorola and cyanogenmod are one Of the fastest in receiving updates
[General Topics] ozzymoron:
I finally got a Nexus device, have an S3 rooted and rimmed with Lollipop that I use to test different apps on, and the S4 I bought too late, and was stuck with TouchWiz-based Roms until SuperNexus, which is the GPE version that can actually be installed through TWRP. I love(d) my S3 running AOSP. But I am going to tear away from Samsung for good for Pure Google Devices.
[General Topics] suryaz124:
Yeah Samsungs touch wiz interface just suck's
[General Topics] arulkaruppannan:
My next android phone

My next android phone would be moto g 2nd generation.
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
You should probably wait and see the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua in person and compare it's price to the Moto G...
[General Topics] joshua.b:
Which phone on Verizon has the best camera? I was set on the S6, but now I'm considering getting my very first iPhone for the camera. Does the S6 have a better camera than the iPhone? And I'm not looking for the one with better specs; I'm looking for the one that actually produces better pictures.
[General Topics] devil22:
My next android phone Jiayu S3 3gb ram.
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
i would be very tempted to replace my S4, with another S4. can re-use the external battery and cables, and ex SD cards, and the custom roms and recovery are already mature and many.

Saygus sounds good, but usually first batch any new phone has some problems. and non-US buyers will need pay more for sure due to shipping.

agree definitely need phone w removable battery and external SDcard. so S6 is out of question for me.
[General Topics] Chinmay301:
Off course OnePlus 2 ;)
[General Topics] martmvn:
Between Sony Z4, Oneplus 2 or LG G4. For midrange, Moto G 2015 with LTE or Sony M4 Aqua
[General Topics] Phurkus:
mine is a lg g3. im bout to get it next month. freaken excited
[General Topics] benziii:
Gonna ride out 2015 like I rode 2014.

Snap 801 and 1080p. (Aquos Crystal X)

If someone manages to get root on this thing Im going to soil myself.

It's probably on a plane soon and I can't wait!
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
how does the OnePlus compare with Samsung quality-wise? any known hardware issues or will last a long time before some hardware breaks?
[General Topics] Reallionare:
Hello, how about waiting on the Note 5, approx. 6 months away I think its going to be worth it.....
[General Topics] zolo111:
My wife and I are moving to the States in 2 months, we need to keep our international sim cards active, which is going to cost around $10 a month. We'll probably go with either a pre-paid or post paid service like T-mobile or something.

We have 2 options, either to stick the international sims in basic phones, and keep our smart phones, or get smartphones with dual sims, like the LG G3, or the ASUS zenfone 2. But I just hate carrying 2 phones.

My wife has an HTC One M7 that's acting up, purple hue when taking pictures & a bad battery so I'll probably have to get her something new. I have a OnePlus One 64GB that's going strong, I might give it to her and get myself a new toy

I travel alot and find that my phone's battery drains faster while roaming, does roaming really kill the battery? or is it cause I'm using my phone more while traveling? Google maps, taking pictures, using chrome for researching..etc. What happens if there're 2 sim in the phone? I googled a bit and it seems that when using 1 international sim that's roaming + a local sim for 4G and calls really drain the battery fast.

I have no problem with carrying an extra battery, or a small battery charger ( I have the anker 3000mAh one, love it). But my wife always forget to charge her phone and carrying a dual sim phone will just make things worse for her I guess.

Thoughts?
[General Topics] Planterz:
Dual sim phones are very uncommon in the US. And buying/importing one from where they are common means LTE bands likely won't be compatible. If you can live with HSPA+, AT&T has more coverage area, but T-Moble has much faster speeds.

You could get a small phone for the internation SIM one, since it'd only be for calls. Even something like an old Motorola RAZR V3 or something would work.

As for dual SIM phones, I won't be much help to you, since, as I said, they're rarely used here. I do know that some only keep one SIM active and some keep both active, so make sure you're looking at dual-standby phones. It would make sense that the battery would drain faster with 2 active SIMs. Standby itself drains very little battery, which is why you see phones advertized with like 10-15 days of standby time. But would mean you're not making any calls, not turning the screen on, no data, and no wifi. Once you're connected with data/wifi, all the apps that want the connection start running and synching and refreshing. As for heavy battery drain while roaming, I can't say; that could very well be true.
[General Topics] budbush:
Next phone? Totally lost!

I am totally at a loss as to which phone I want to try next. I have been chugging along on my Samsung s3 while waiting on a release date for Project Ara. My phone is getting less reliable by the day. I NEED a new one.

However, looking at all of the new releases, I am at a loss. Android Lollipop doesn't seem to have much "pop", and comes with glitches and mandatory stuff that make me want to go back to Gingerbread.

Samsung has decided to copy HTC's remarkably "successful" strategy of making phones that look great, but can't be upgraded. (No replaceable battery, no card slot.) The LG G3 has always looked attractive to me, but now I hear the OTA upgrades to "lackingpop" breaks root, and you need to be comfortable using ADB commands to re-root. (I'm old, and don't trust my typing skills.) One plus One seemed like a fair option, but again, no replaceable battery, and from what I've read here and in other places, there may or may not be some display issues. Gotta wait that one out.

What's a guy to do, short of driving to Walmart, buying a motorola flip phone for $10, and waiting for the Ara?
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
You're going to find complaints about everything out there. Personally I have no issues with lollipop. My sister has had an s3 for a couple years and all the bugs with that made her wish she got an iPhone. It doesn't mean you or everyone else had issues.
[General Topics] budbush:
Actually, I really like my S3. It was a perfect fit for what I wanted to do, much like my HTC Inspire 4g was. However, after hard use in a hot and dusty industrial environment, and several dunkings and dryings, the hardware is giving up the ghost, little by little.

I would just like some other opinions on what is available, flexible, and repairable, and will work well with the AT&T infrastructure.
[General Topics] Planterz:
The battery isn't all that difficult to replace, actually. It's just not hot-swappable. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/OnePlus+One+Battery+Replacement/30417

Same goes for the LG G2, although it'll be a bit more involved (lots of glue to separate) than on the OPO. You can find brand new LG G2s off eBay for pretty cheap these days.

Moto X 2013 is another inexpensive previous-generation flagship that can be had now for cheap. Again, the battery isn't hot-swappable, but isn't impossible to replace should the need arise.

If you absolutely

must

have a quickly replaceable battery so you can pop in a spare (and believe me, I understand, how about a Galaxy S4? With the new S6 coming out soon, all those who have been stuck with their S4s that they got on contract 2 years ago will be upgrading, which means S4 prices will drop (even new-old-stock ones).

Or there's the Optimus G Pro. Big, removable battery. Or the Note 2. Both are still competent devices despite being 2 generations old. I don't know if they'll tide you over until Project Ara hits the internet's shelves, but it'll last longer than your S3.
[General Topics] budbush:
Thank you for the opinions!

I bought my daughter (instant death on any smart phone) an S4 Active as a replacement for a new HTC (I forget which one) phone that lasted 5 weeks, and my old Inspire 4g that she "lost" the volume control button cover off of in less than a week. It has performed well for her, and is now starting on its second year of survival...a record that will probably never be equaled for her. I have considered both that one and an S5, since the 6 will hit soon and prices for it should drop. I really like the built-in standard drop/water resistance of the S5. The specs are good, and the much-appreciated developers out there can probably keep it current for several more years. That's the phone I have picked out for my wife, now that her S3 is EOL. She is not picky about anything more than phone/facebook for her phone,

I guess I will probably look at the Motorola previous gens for me, since (hopefully) I will only have to use it for a few months. Also, if I get good news in the next couple of weeks on the G3 root deal, I think that will be where I go. I like the 3gb ram and the 32gb rom standard specs for the long-term. Accessories (rugged cases) should be dropping in price now that the talk on the G4 has started.

I am still open for more opinions on relatively inexpensive phones though.
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
Some options (I assume AOSP roms are of interest):

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (IPxx rated, dualsim available)

Samsung Galaxy S5 (IPxx rated, Qualcomm only, dualsim available, removable battery)

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini (IPxx rated, Qualcomm only, dualsim available, removable battery)

Samsung Galaxy S4 (Qualcomm only, dualsim available, removable battery)

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (IPxx rated)

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (IPxx rated)
[General Topics] zolo111:
I'd most likley check the supported bands before I buy one, full LTE support is what I'm looking for :)

I was in the US last week and tried this actually, hated carrying 2 phones though.

Thanks for the help :)
[General Topics] sipx:
Currently with Sprint on my 32GB / 32GB expansion S3. Sprint's network is hit or miss and they moved over to this Sprint Spark which the S3 doesn't use. So my first issue is to consider moving to ATT or Verizon or stay with Sprint.

Then the issue is what is the best phone. Thinking I'm going to wait to see what comes out this summer. Samsung rumors say their might be an S6 active. I'm concerned with the non-removal battery design.

Thoughts ?
[General Topics] ChristO1624:
Hi guys, I can exchange my 15 months old Xperia Z for new HTC Desire 820. Is it affordable? or should I stick with Xperia and don't change? what do you think?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
If i was you, i would go ahead and take the htc..
[General Topics] digitalart:
I also think you should go with HTC this time :)
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
Why just the HTC Desire 820?. The Xperia M4 Aqua has the same internals and is IPxx rated to boot.

If trading up is an option there are LOADS of options that might be worth considering too - Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact, Z2; LG G2/G3, HTC One M8, Galaxy S5 (qualcomm)...

Anyway if HTC Desire 820 is only option, go for it.
[General Topics] classicchins:
OnePlus

OnePlus it is !
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
The company?. You're buying OnePlus? :p
[General Topics] ChristO1624:
Well it's the only phone with specs that interests me in my budget because i am changing it for a contract in a company. Z2 is too expensive, and i am a sony freak and I always had sony phones, i want it really much but not now, do you think that HTC will perform better than XZ?
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
Given it's SoC, HTC Desire 820 should be a little faster than the Xperia Z.

Z1? M4 Aqua?
[General Topics] GuiCunha:
I don't like Note models! Too big for me. S4/S5 screen is enough.

Thank you for suggestion!
[General Topics] Reallionare:
Your welcome !! Do you like HTC phones, also Saygus V2 after the first batch maybe interesting.....