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[General Topics] mobnoob:
I can't tell. I only learned it after I paid for the trash phone and started dealing with it.

Poco and Xiaomi don't say anything, they only tell BS about how great is the camera, the processor and all other useless garbage, but no mention on the only thing that is important in a phone, a notification led!
[General Topics] Shadowthor:
I'm surprised they didn't respond at all. I have a feeling that a lot more phones will remove the notification led.

For those thinking of a new phone that need root.

Magisk favourite feature of hiding root to allow it to pass safetynet is phasing out until a new developer takes over. It might be something to keep in mind if you are planning to get a new phone to root and wanting to use apps that require root to be hidden.

Magisk is dropping support for hiding root access from apps

Magisk, the popular Android rooting tool, will continue to be developed by topjohnwu, but without its root hiding feature called MagiskHide.

www.xda-developers.com
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
Well, Poco and Redmi are sub-brands and Xiaomi is the parent to all these. And I never trust these Chinese brands because their hardware quality is really low. Motorola and Samsung are still better. All I look for is good processor and specifications and even if I have to buy a Helio processor, I make sure to resist unwanted ads and bloatware infested devices.
[General Topics] benedef:
I'd stay with Apple
[General Topics] mobnoob:
The iPhone is made in China, Apple buys for $250 and sells it to smart people for $1,500. :D
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
Well, just the opposite bro. I will always stay with Android, though I just keep experimenting with different Android chipsets. These days, I love what mediatek-powered smartphones deliver at low cost.
[General Topics] mobnoob:
Unfortunately smartphones (Android OS) have became very very sophisticated and hard to manage even more than computers due to the too many settings to deal with, add Google's own settings too.

For me it's ok but many people prefer iPhone because they don't understand anything, they just want to switch the phone on and use it.

I've used all Android versions and I must say that the latest versions added too many settings, they are good for privacy and permissions but again common people don't know how to deal with this stuff.

In my opinion Android OS needs a first start up interface where people can decide and set the main features especially regarding APPs' privacy, APPs to keep or to remove and permissions.
[General Topics] SultanGris:
Android has an "easy mode" for apple users 😂😂😂
[General Topics] mobnoob:
Please advise me a phone with big battery and it must have the notification led.

Going to trash the Poco M3 that I just bought, very very bad Xiaomi & Poco.

They don't replay to e-mails nor to complaints on Facebook, very misleading and cheating companies!
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
Agree to that. These Xiaomi and Realme are not worth trusting. Although Oppo and Vivo are still good. For good battery backup, I would suggest a device with Stock Android like Motorola devices. I like the new Fusion variant so much but not sure if it has a notification LED. However, if you keep the vibration on for notifications, you can get to know the incoming notifications.
[General Topics] mobnoob:
That is not what I need, I need a notification on the screen when it's locked like it was on a phone with notification led.

This phone is giving me headache, I would like to know the name and contact of that idiot who made it!

Xiaomi made Always on Screen App which is included in MIUI 12 but my latest updated MIUI 12 doesn't have it!

I heard that it's on available on Chinese Rom, what stupid people!

That moron must have serious problems!

I'm wasting my time with a just bought brand new phone!
[General Topics] Rhazag:
Hi, I'm looking for a new phone.

I can choose between OnePlus 9, mi11, pixel 5, s21 or save 12€ per month and get the s20fe.

My current phone is a redmi note 9s and I'm quite happy, but I miss the oled of my old high end Sony/ samsung phones. In comparison with the gf mi10 the camera and the display are worse...

My main usage:

Browser with a lot of tabs

Calender and todoist

Read pdf, word,excel files

Music streaming(Deezer)

(Finance)news apps

Camera

Gaming( emulated and app store)

Sometimes I watch Netflix if I forgot my iPad

Good speakers would be good( mi10 for comparison)

which has the best battery and camera?

Which phone should I get?

Thank you in advance
[General Topics] Shadowthor:
Motorola and many OEM's are moving away from notification LEDs. For Motorola they utilize peek display instead.
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
True that. My mom has a Moto One Fusion Plus and the display gets illuminated for a few seconds in case of notification. And I think most smartphones are doing away with notification LEDs these days.
[General Topics] mobnoob:
When your phone is in your pocket, that notification is pretty useless.
[General Topics] LBO6051:
I've noticed that the newer A52s 5G model was recently released in my country, and seeing the comparisons between it and the regular A52 5G model, I see that they're quite close with A52s being only slightly better with it's improved CPU (Snapdragon 778G vs. Snapdragon 750G), and GPU. Other than that, they're mostly the same.

Now I'm wondering, how does it compare to the Poco F3, and which one would be better value?

I'm shopping for a new phone, and I mostly care about battery life and it's longevity / future-proofing, so specs aren't so much important to me because both phones look great, and I'm pretty sure I would be pleased with both of them so I don't mind if one is weaker than the other.

Camera, Video games, Flashy display are all irrelevant to me.

The only thing that remains different is the price, in which A52s is slightly expensive (~€20) than the F3, and it does come with lower memory and storage (6/128GB vs. 8/256GB), which is something I don't mind because my use case is so minimal.

So, out of these two phones, which one would you recommend?
[General Topics] toddy2hotty:
Looking forward to the new google pixel 6!!!! Currently have the google pixel 5.
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
No recommending Poco devices if you want longevity and even Samsung device seems overpriced for its specs. But if you have to choose between Samsung and Poco, Samsung is better. You can even explore other options like Galaxy A32 etc. which are quite popular with their Dimensity chipset. Even devices at low costs could do well.
[General Topics] LR7875:
Well mediatek Samsungs are the worst if you concerned updates ( both offical and unoffical). They gets little to no updates(0-1 years), and I haven't seen any mediatek Samsungs ever have custom roms. This risks security.

(Yes I am negative)

Xiaomi is also not worth recommending, at least from the fact that it rises nearly 10 degrees on medium workload. Not only the infamous Snapdragon 888, but literally all xiaomis. Miui also lag like crap.

It is a little bit hard to recommend phones now for me.
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
Since Mediatek has unveiled the open resource architecture for 5G chipsets only lately, you would see even Samsung devices with Custom ROMs soon. And if you want to go with Android, I feel OnePlus is something really good. In mid-range, OnePlus Nord 2 does a good job.
[General Topics] mobnoob:
Regarding updates, I used a Lenovo P2 with Android 7 (or 6) until 2 months ago and I never had any problem so I don't understand why people are so fussy about updates??

And I agree stay away from Xiaomi & Poco because they are scammers.

I just bought a Poco M3 (made in China by Xiaomi) and I'm having problems with locked screen notifications not working, not being able to receive MMS messages (several people using Optus from Australia are complaining about it), weak wi-fi, overheating and weak/slow settings display menu.

I tried several ways to contact both Xiaomi and Poco but they ignored me!
[General Topics] ToddyHills:
why don't you try Infinix? just asking.
[General Topics] LR7875:
Yes. I am paranoid, but well, at least I am being told, using android 6 or 7 is literally sharing all your data to the hackers.
[General Topics] mobnoob:
LOL you know nothing about sharing data, just think ALL APPs installed in your phone plus for ALL APPs in the Store you must give permission otherwise you may not use the APP.

And guess where your information goes to?? :)
[General Topics] LR7875:
Well if you go to this stage, I would recommend a Nokia 3310, the classic version.

Also just by searching the web, you can easily infect computer virus but the exploit it uses might be patched in a future update, so this is the point of software updates. By using apps, and giving permissions, they won't sell your credentials, but there are a million other ways for hackers to steal your data for profit, if you are outdated. New versions are usually safer.
[General Topics] ToddyHills:
heard lot about POCO, will definitely try this
[General Topics] mobnoob:
I had the same thought until I bought it to discover an electronic trash with no support.

No notifications on a locked screen and NO MIUI's "Always On Screen" option in the settings, EU version here (global) and I found out that Always On Screen is only available to Chinese phones, how stupid and arrogant are these developers?

Also I'm not able to receive MMS messages, a well known issue for Australian Optus carrier while I never had this issue before with any phone.

And overheating while charging and weak wi-fi AND no replay from both Xiaomi & Poco to my complaints.

Try it and good luck!
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
Instead of Poco, I would advise Realme. Though both are not recommended but I find Realme still better and you can go for Realme 8i or 8s new devices which look good enough.
[General Topics] mobnoob:
The selling point of the Poco M3 was the big battery and only later I realized my mistakes, but no more Xiaomi & Poco products for me.

Another alternative I'm looking for is Motorola, I believe they offer a good product for what is costs also they have very extensive and detailed manuals, not like scammers Xiaomi & Poco.

The only problem is that most of Motorola (and Lenovo) phones I've looked for are not available in my country, I believe they make in India.

Realme sounds good too so I'll look around.
[General Topics] ToddyHills:
Thanks both of you for sharing your valuable experience. I will take it as an advice..

Can you guys share your review about infinix Note Series?
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
Infinix Note series sounds good and they choose good Mediatek chipsets as well. However, it all comes down to the ease of resolving troubles when your phone encounters any, and brands like Tecno and Infinix are far behind others in the aspect. Although, I like the specs of the new Infinix Hot 11s smartphone that has the new Helio g88 chipset.
[General Topics] mobnoob:
LOL I bought a Poco M3 (made in China by Xiaomi) because I thought it was a good brand but when I realized that it's trash and it has many problems, I started complaining but I received NO replay from both Xiaomi & Poco!

By the way, Xiaomi has become the second manufacturer in the world for sales but they don't care about people who buy their trash.

The global forums is a waste of time, I found good information on Xiaomi EU forums from people having my same issues BUT I'm unable to create a login and there is no one to contact!

Not able to join Xiaomi forums, no replay from both Poco and Xiaomi, and Poco says that it wants to listen from the customers! LOL Be ware of these scammers!
[General Topics] escapee_skp:
iphone13
[General Topics] ToddyHills:
I appreciate your choice but honestly speaking IPhone is now just thinking about self......nothing for the customers, like first airpods then no charger.
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
It always did in the last few years and honestly, the smartphone brands stay good only for the first few years after their birth and they all look to make profits only after it.
[General Topics] mobnoob:
You must be a Apple fan LOL

Of course Apple buys the phones from China for $200-250 and sell back to clever people for $1,500-2,000, of course they don't look for profit but to help people like you LOL
[General Topics] theunlucky:
Hey guys (and gals and everyone else)

I need to replace my Mi 9SE due to the battery-life gets shorter and shorter.

I'm very confused about todays market, and angered about googles newest developments acc. android.

I'm looking for a new phone that has

NFC, Good WiFi- and GPS/Galileo/Glonass-reception, a good battery (non-gamer, but I don't want to charge on a daily basis)), and a "as clean as possible" Android, including good update-support, AND:

"common enough to get customROM" (for the time after the manufacturer-support ends).

...due to the small market, I even gave up on the size-factor; "as small as possible" is nice (the 9SE has the perfect size for me, display and device)

I already had a look at the Poco-phones, the current OnePlus, Oppo, and the Asus Zenfone 8.

What would be the wise choice if the customROM-req is important?
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
I would buy a Realme smartphone with Mediatek 4G processor but I would never go for an Apple even if offered for free. Strictly against Apple smartphones.
[General Topics] kris2thesky:
I just bought one (an iPhone 12) and I have no plans of buying a new one until this one breaks.
[General Topics] greatpakhtoon:
Best Gaming android phone under 40K(PKR)?
[General Topics] Smokes68:
Hello

My old Galaxy Note II N7100 with Android 7.1.2 RR-OS as much as I really like this phone I have a niggly problem I cannot resolve so maybe time to cut my losses and look for something a bit newer. I don't pay that much for phones compared to what others can pay and I tend to hang onto what works.

I don't mind buying one which is a couple of years old with this ever changing technology can't keep up with! I don't have a clue phone prices used or new. what is good and what to avoid?

I like the large screen and custom roms available I do not want Google apps or anything like play store. I am not bothered about the stylus pen.

What options do I have? say a max budget of £200 or lower. What would give me proven reliability, good battery time, large screen, if it can be rooted and use custom roms. Asking for a good camera will probably mean a big price increase, this being the case I can settle for an average camera. CPU and memory spec haven't really given much thought, something which is classed as reasonable these days, that will do! Good for music & video playback. Are there any phones which have hardware FM radio? not a deal breaker just curious.

Apologies for writing a book. I know nothing about phones, I have tried to find what I may be able to buy and none the wiser I don't want to waste money on something useless or overpriced. I want to buy a phone and need your help to make 1 go of this and be the right choice.

Thanks for any help

Smokes
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
A series is for the budget buyers and it does quite well. Most A series devices these days use Helio and DImensity chipsets.
[General Topics] amidr:
The Galaxy S3 will be on my mind.
[General Topics] ramandeepsingh01:
Around this cost, the best gaming processor would be Dimensity 800U and you can go for any device with the same processor.
[General Topics] Skeeter300blackout:
Currently what is the best phone to buy unlocked (hardware specs), that I can run a rom on?​
[General Topics] Skeeter300blackout:
Rom on Apple? No thanks.
[General Topics] toylehk:
I also hopeful Redmi Note 11 pro plus. 120Hz 900 120w quick charge....
[General Topics] peasab:
I'm surprised standards for privacy and security for smartphones are so low. Almost none of the phones have hardware kill switches. From what I know, there's purism that does, and charges a whooping $1200 for a phone. There's also pinephone, that is low-priced, but doesn't run android :/

I'm thinking about finding a relatively cheap android phone, say around $200, opening it up and removing/disconnecting as much sensors as I can. The only ones that I need would wifi and maybe GPS. I would install a de-googled ROM and would have better privacy than 99% of the phones in the market.

Can someone recommend a <$300 phone that would work for such project?
[General Topics] DIY Girl:
Hi, I need help with call recording using Bluetooth headphones.

I have been using the ACR app on my Samsung S8+ for several years, always taking the calls via Bluetooth headphones, this has worked really well, BUT I stayed on Android 8 as apparently upgrading the Android version would stop ACR working.

So S8+ is now 4 years old, it still works ok but need to upgrade soon.

I bought the Oppo Find X3 Pro, I had asked the retailer via online chat if it would record calls, they confirmed it would BUT it does not.

I now find I must download “ACR Phone” this will only record in speaker mode, which doesn’t work for me, I need to use Bluetooth headphones.

I don’t believe any Samsung phone will allow call recording?

I’ve heard that Xiaomi (looking at Mi 11) has built in call recording app that will operate via Bluetooth headphones BUT I have no way of verifying that as we are currently in lockdown so cannot physically enter a retail phone store. I’m in New Zealand if that is relevant.

Can anyone advise?

Many thanks
[General Topics] sledgebeast:
Due to the 3g shutdown I, like others, will be forced to change out my old phone.

I'm not going to go out and buy a brand new top of the line phone. I don't care anything about status symbol or otherwise! So no Iphone 13's or Latest of any other brand. I'll more likely buy a used mid range phone with 4g or better support. I have no particular phone in mind ATM... Just Q?'s

What It has to or really needs to have to satisfy me are the following!

-4G or Better Support on ATT Network, Net10, Redpocket sim compatible

-Qi Wireless Charging Built-in. No PMA! All my gear is Qi...

-Very Easy to Root & Widest range of & Latest Custom Roms Available.

-Typical Size Screen No Gigantic Phone Size...

-Nothing extremely odd shaped,,, widest choice of phone case fitment

-All the typical slots & connections

-No Obscure brands or Models. Common Brand & Typical Model

-No Known stand out Quirks or documented glitches, Obviously.

-Changable Battery & Easy to remove back. NO outlandish battery issues.

-Cheap but not necessarily too cheap. Really tho I would expect to buy used ~$50

Need some suggestions? A Phone that fits the above parameters...

What phone do you suggest?
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
Your original feature set seems kinda contradicting: 4G + Qi + changeable battery

Last time I was in need of a new phone, I checked this entire list:

https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/

First shootout is fairly easy, kick out all non-LTE ;)

Alternatively you could also put in your parameters at

https://geizhals.eu/?cat=umtsover&xf=162_kabelloses+Laden~3287_wechselbar~4283_LTE

That showed even 17 models (I was surprised myself just now).

Or

https://www.gsmarena.com/search.php3

Still, I'd recommend to start with those LOS devices (bootloader!). Good luck :cowboy:
[General Topics] sledgebeast:
What is contradictory about wanting to be able to easily swap out a battery if needed and the phone to support Qi Wireless Charging? And 4G is related to the Cell Tower connection and has nothing to do with Battery & Charging. Are you saying no 4G phones have Qi Charging?

BTW thanks for the Phone search links. I did not know those existed...

So I looked at that 2nd link but it only seems to search from 3 brands of phones of which LG is the only one I recognize. or am I doing something wrong?

That last link helps it seems more all encompasing.
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
Oh no, nothing wrong with your desires, just wanted to express that it would be rare combination of features. And until the second link I wasnt sure if there was any phone matching this.

As you know: The world moves/moved away from replaceable batteries. With 3G it was still very common but with 4G and more so with 5G it'll be hard to find phones with user accessible batteries.

Believe me, I am not a fan of this trend neither :cool:

I wonder if you'll find something with all/most of your features - if you do, drop me a line. I am really curious how this search will end (y)

PS: Don't despair - last time I worked through the entire list of LOS devices (some 380 links) to finally chose Asus X00TD (and still very happy with it). And that took countless hours and lasted over 3 months o_O:ROFLMAO:
[General Topics] sledgebeast:
I see what you mean about the Battery & Back Cover on most brands now.

I would probably have to go with some Obscure Brand to get all that like a Wiko Ride

I Don't want a weird brand which might bite me in the rear in some other way.

As luck would have it I was talking to my mom today about the 3g Shutdown...

In Fact she is the one who gave me her old S3 I am using atm.

I was telling her how their about to can all these older phones.

We were discussing due to this how many millions more phones would end of at the

bottom of the Ocean sad to say. When she explained to me how she

had cracked the edge of here S7 Edge and got a new phone a while back and it

actually still works. And that I yet again could have her old Phone. Again!

LOL
[General Topics] konikpk:
Hi all

i performing phone change. Today i have Mi Note 10 Lite. I was really OK with battery, photo, performance. Im not playing games. I need all day on strava , GPS etc.

Now i wandering about Mi11T Pro , OnePlus 9 Pro.

I look about pixel 6 but this slow charge, and start problem i forget it.

Have any advise in this two?

Or any other aroung 600-700e?
[General Topics] PartyCrasher93:
Hello everyone. I have dilemma. I currently have OnePlus 8T but I am thinking of returning and taking the Realme GT Neo 2. I mainly want a good display, battery and speaker. What should I do?
[General Topics] JamesCaywood:
Anyone know a new android smartphone to root for Verizon carrier ? I got this galaxy note 9 sm-n960u long time ago and found out it couldn't be rooted bc the secure knox or some **** and didn't want to make that mistake again I would prefer a really new phone not one thats 2 to 3 years old to root
[General Topics] AngryWeirdo:
Howdy friends!

I could use your help. I am currently sitting on exynos S8 and loving it. However, due to 3G shutdown international Samsung phones will no longer work on At&T network. I talked to a rep which told me that if I buy a Samsung Galaxy from EU/Asia it will not work in US starting next February.

That being said, could you please let me know which phone(s) received most modding support from the last couple years? I am mainly looking for root access and ability to install custom roms. Specs do not matter that much.

Many thanks!
[General Topics] AngryWeirdo:
I think I settled on Oneplus 8T. Looks like everything is unlocked and there are enough roms to choose from.
[General Topics] Adeelnm:
Go for redmi 9t or any other smartphone in similar range? Say 25000 to max 30000 pkr or $225-$240.

Previously used nexus 5x for 4 years. Only apps that I used were gardenscapes, wordscapes, quora, YouTube, WhatsApp and maybe 2-4 more.

I have no issue with battery capacity but it must be greater than nexus 5x
[General Topics] Adeelnm:
👆That smartphone is way out of my budget.
[General Topics] ferrarimagic:
Should I upgrade to Samsung Galaxy zflip 5G or wait for samsung 2022 flagship phones? I have a samsung galaxy S10+ right now.
[General Topics] GeniusTechman20:
Wow this discussion has lasted over 8 years lol!
[General Topics] GeniusTechman20:
How was the nexus like to use? I always wondered that lol
[General Topics] Adeelnm:
It was extremely great. I always preferred nexus devices over others.

Camera, display, gaming, social media apps and almost everything else worked fine. Right now, I am not selling it etc because my father wanted a phone with big screen. So I handed it over to him and he is quite satisfied with it.

Same case with me too. I owned nexus 6p for 3 years before switching.