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[General Topics] Oski146:
i dont buy phones when they are ****ed xD.... i selled the s8 without opening the pack
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
So you are talking bad about a phone you didnt even use, its just another day on xda forums as usual....Kids
[General Topics] Oski146:
i have won it... i read about the specs and i dont need a phone without homebutton :D
[General Topics] Haselsmasher:
My situation: I have a 3 yr old Galaxy S5 that is getting a bit tired. (Mostly running out of space.) So I'm contemplating my next device.

I mostly want:

* Something that is easily rootable. I've been wanting to get into customizing but can't with the infamously-closed-down AT&T S5.

* I don't feel like laying down the dough for a top tier, current phone.

The Nexus 6P has really caught my eye. They can be had for a reasonable price. They've gotten great reviews for delivering on "the true Android experience."

However, I'm concerned about the bootloop issues i've read about. Is that a serious concern for someone looking to get into this phone?

Alternatively, any recommendations for other devices that might be appropriate given the above comments?

Thanks.

Jim
[General Topics] s8freak:
One person's opinion.

I have the S8+ and I sold my S7E

The S8+ IS absolutely worth it.

That is this person's opinion.

Sent from my SM-G955F Rockin NoNameRom and Ael kernel
[General Topics] Oski146:
and this is your opinion btw xD... on one side its a nice phone on the other side it has not anymore the homebutton... it depends on wjat you like and what you dont like, but your name says you are a hater because your name is s8freak
[General Topics] s8freak:
Seriously???? Geez do you even look at people's profiles? [MENTION=4463570]force70[/MENTION] LOL is this member trolling or what??

Funny [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

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I'd look into the OnePlus 3T I'm on ATT as well and I've owned the One0lusOne and the OPX great build and great devices. Good price.

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[General Topics] force70:
Most definitely trolling...

I fact Id go so far as to say its trolling at it's finest.

Anyone who says or implies that your a samsung hater is clearly clueless lol.

Sent from my S8+ exynos , S7 Edge exynos or S6
[General Topics] Oski146:
bro i dont want to hate... and i dont hate anyone here but its the opinion of all people here around and we are gettin this thread ****ed so let us stop this please. :)
[General Topics] s8freak:
Said the member that called me a hater[emoji23] [emoji23]

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[General Topics] Oski146:
love and peace bra
[General Topics] Mayex:
I guys!

I have OP3t now, and it's my best phone ever, I love it's perfromance but I don't like it's size :/

I'd like to sell OP3t and buy something smaller like S7, but I hate TouchWizz. Are there good aosp roms for s7 enough for daily driver and with good camera and battery? I love stock feelng of OP3t, but s7 with clean android would be awesome. What should I do?

Any other good smartphone with 5" screen and great dev support which could replace beloved 3t?
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
So if oneplus gets rid of the home button I guess the only option for this guy is an iPhone? Lol. I can't think of another phone with a home button. I do like the home button on my s6 but I've owned lots of phones without it and I'm sure I will again.

Anyone that bases their whole review on that one feature shouldn't bother giving their opinion in my opinion. You didn't even try the phone. That's ridiculous.
[General Topics] s8freak:
Right?? LOL[emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

Bra LOL

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[General Topics] 350Rocket:
Samsung and AOSP ROMs don't really go together. However TouchWiz/Samsung experience is a lot better than it used to be. I got an s6 thinking I probably wouldn't like the software, but ended up loving it after using the included theme engine to make it look better. I blacked out the UI and also found the Samsung lag I was used to was gone with the s6. At least on marshmallow and nougat once I bought the phone. It's stock nougat not even rooted and it's faster than anything I've owned yet, like the lg g4 and the HTC m9.

Might be worth giving that a shot. If I could afford a OnePlus 3t though I'd have it in a second. I've only seen one advertised used here in Canada and i think they wanted $550. Way out of my current price limit. I paid $210 for the s6 and I think it was well worth it.
[General Topics] s8freak:
Just checking eBay I saw a OnePlus 3T for $399 64g

Boy they are kinda spendy

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[General Topics] Mayex:
Thanks for your opinion! Did you use any touch wizz based rom? Are they bettery than stock?
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
On my first s6 I rooted on marshmallow and ran xtrestolite 3.3.1 which was supposed to be the best ROM available for it but it's no longer supported. It had some very useful tweaks and was faster than stock I think. It may have helped change my opinion about Samsung phones since I ran only that ROM on that phone a few days after buying it used. I sold it still running that ROM so I could pay to repair a note 5 I bought with a shattered screen and back but they couldn't get a decent replacement LCD in a reasonable time and I ended up trading the broken note 5 for an s6 they had in stock.

This s6 I left stock and upgraded to nougat when the ota came out and it's as fast as the other one was on the custom ROM. I remember switching to the m9 and having to switch back because I couldn't deal with the change.

There are several good nougat ROMs available for the s6 still but I haven't tried them because this one is working fine on stock nougat and I didn't have a backup phone in case something went wrong.

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Add the conversion to Canadian and that goes way up. Lol

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I forgot about HTC having home buttons now. I'd love to have the HTC 10 too but they are as expensive and hard to find as the one plus 3t which I'd probably prefer.
[General Topics] abele2017:
I would pick iPhone 7 plus - Apple's dual camera, big screen phone, water resistant design :)
[General Topics] force70:
Apple sucks.

That is all.:D

Sent from my S8+ exynos , S7 Edge exynos or S6
[General Topics] Vyrah:
I decided to buy a Nokia 6. It really looks interesting and I want to give that company another chance after I used their old bricks over a decade :D
[General Topics] gamer.11:
Coming from a nexus 5 (2013) what would be a great upgrade?

Thing I already have and I don't want to loose:

1. LTS for about 3 years I had no issues with software, will I be loosing it here?

2. GPL complaint company which strictly releases the kernel sources, ergo enabling a vibrant development community.

Looking for future proofy-ness

I had short listed OP5, XZ Premium, or the Pixel 1 or 2.

Can go upto 40,000 INR i.e. $400-$500
[General Topics] NikosKont:
I currently have Samsung A5 (2016) and I'd like to buy a new phone. The two I'm considering are Xiaomi Mi 5 (64 GB version) and the Huawei Honor 8 (32 GB, but I also have a 32 GB sd card). I have found a great deal for the former at 198€ and I can buy the latter for around 285€. I'm also thinking of waiting for Honor 9 to be released, but I reckon it's going to be quite expensive, in comparison with the two I mentioned before at least, so I'll probably have to wait for half a year maybe so that its price reduces a little (I don't want to spend too much). Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
[General Topics] $HaGraTH:
Hi I have Motorola Droid Turbo but I think I will have to change it. I want sth with good performence (Snapdragon(?)), good time on battery and sth that is not going to break down soon (good opinions, no heating problems, no problems with parts of phone like camera, touch or sth). I don't need good camera.

I think about LG G Flex2, Iphone 6, Lenovo P2.

I have 200$ to spend it on ebay.
[General Topics] cmoG530:
Not so water resistant compared to Samsung.
[General Topics] nostang3:
I was told to post here. Hopefully someone can help.

My V10 boot looped but it's being covered under warranty. Unfortunately, I fully expect it to come back with MM or N which as far as I know isn't xposable or downgrade-able to LP.

What is the newest phone that I could get from Verizon or Best buy(can't afford to pay retail will have to use financing) that I can root and put xposed on? I don't care about TWRP or custom roming. If I have to get TWRP to root that's fine but I'm okay without it.
[General Topics] carefen:
waitting for 1+ 5
[General Topics] juanq214:
The mi5 is a great pick for such price. Good camera, powerful processor, great storage. You are good to go with it

Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 4 mediante Tapatalk
[General Topics] FaustTN:
Any device with a good camera and camera2 API support? I want to be able to do long exposure shootings and night photography with it.
[General Topics] Phreaker47:
Well i'm in the market now, messed up my S7.

Looking for the best replacement that still has Marshmallow (I need Xposed) and an unlocked bootloader (you lost me Samsung, for locking it)

What phone would that be about now?
[General Topics] 3di:
What to choose?

Hi Guys,

as my LG G3 is getting old I am looking for a new Phone.

G4 got bootloops, G5 got smaller and I don't like Sammy's edges. So I am confused what I shall go for.

What I like :

* I am going to be a father soon, so a good camera would be nice

* I like the bigger ones 5.5" and up

* I need band 20, LTE, due very wide spread in Germany

* 4 Gigabyte RAM or more, I do multitasking a lot

* open bootloader

Specwise the Opo3/5 got my attention, but going from a 1440p to a 1080p display seems a little bad - any experienceses?

Axon 7 seems to have not the best camera.

I don't like Sammy's edges.

Any suggestions?

Thanks for your help.

Best Regards
[General Topics] Large Hadron:
HTC U11? I've not checked LTE bands but it seems to meet the rest of your stated requirements.

Too big for my tastes or I'd probably have one myself and could give more information.
[General Topics] force70:
Agreed that or the G6....

Id go U11 over G6 myself definitely.

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[General Topics] DeadEagle:
So, I am looking to maybe make the jump from my Moto X (2013) to something a little newer, as the old gal is beginning to show her age somewhat. Problem is, my hit list seems to preclude me from most phones these days. Need something with a smallish screen/form factor... I cannot handle (in the fullest definition of the word) a 5.5" or larger screen. Would prefer AMOLED screen and root capability. All day battery would also be nice... my Moto X was able to do this pre-Lollipop, but not since. Anyone have a recommendation?
[General Topics] DJ aliasz3d:
I'm in the same boat as you. My s3 LTE i9305 while i have nougat Resurrection Remix running on it, it is starting to show it's age. The bezel is falling apart,power button has come off and won't stay in place due to the bezel and my ear piece is blown so i have to use speaker phone for calls. I'm going to upgrade next year and was going to get a Pixel but considering I'm now running a Gapps free setup with the help of Nanomod and Micro G i'm not to sure now if I will but i could always run a custom rom and go gapps free. The main reason i would like to get a Pixel is for the dev support and rom availability. I have no use for android pay so it doesn't bother me i would want root on my new phone and would more than likely flash a rom pretty soon after i got it. I'll see what comes out next year and decide I think, I don't want another Samsung just feel like a change. I'm looking for device that is 1. easy to gain root and unlock bootloader 2. has good dev support.

Edit, forgot to mention I would want aosp ROMs mainly.
[General Topics] Waleslie:
My Samsung Galaxy SIII is on it's last legs and it's time to get something newer. I was super disappointed when an OTA update locked my bootloader and made it so I couldn't load custom recoveries or custom roms.

I'm in the US and on Verizon. Are there any somewhat recent good phones that have unlocked bootloaders that work on Verizon?
[General Topics] BadUsername:
HTC 10 is good.

Buy it from Sprint for $240, unlock bootloader with sunshine for $25, or you can mail it to jcase for $30 and have him unlock it if sunshine fails.

Last year's model but a good phone. It's a steal at that price.
[General Topics] Waleslie:
Then it will be good to go on Verizon? What's special about sunshine that I can't do myself? Is it possible to buy any of the newer Samsung Galaxy phones with an unlocked bootloader?
[General Topics] BadUsername:
Galaxy S5 can be unlocked if you have a 15 series chip, it's a 50/50 or less shot you'll get one.

Sunshine is a tool to unlock the bootloader on HTC and Moto devices, what's special about it? It unlocks the bootloader. It isn't something you can do yourself. They charge a fee for it, agree with it or not, it's the only way to unlock a bootloader on some phones.

Yes it will work on Verizon. Once you unlock it you may have to turn it into an international device to unlock the CDMA bands, but I'm pretty sure it will already come with those bands activated. Sprint is CDMA too.

Other option is to get a pixel through Verizon. But get away from Sammy if you want an unlocked bootloader.
[General Topics] majikmer:
I'm wanting to upgrade from my galaxy s4. Performance and multitasking are my top priorities with the camera being the next priority. It also needs to have an auxiliary port and good dev support. I've been contemplating the OnePlus 5 but do any of you have any other suggestions?
[General Topics] Waleslie:
I looked the HTC 10 up and it looks like a good option. So I went into a Sprint store but they told me they couldn't sell it to me (even at the $240 retail price) because I'm not a Sprint customer. What gives? Do I just need to try at again at a different Sprint store?
[General Topics] BadUsername:
I've read you don't have to be a sprint customer, keep trying or maybe Google how people were able to get it for that price even if they weren't a sprint customer.
[General Topics] stephendt0:
Is there any worthwhile alternative to the Xiaomi Redmi 4a? Looking for similar specs and price (OK performance, 5" 720p, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, 900mhz 3G) but I really want an AOSP look and feel, not a fan of MIUI.
[General Topics] HonorCasper:
Anyone with real-life experience with OnePlus 5??
[General Topics] sherry_94:
Maybe try an AOSPish ROM
[General Topics] will4958:
Does anyone here have the Cube iwork10 Ultimate tablet? I currently have the Chuwi Hi10 Plus, which is very similar, but am considering returning it because the card reader doesn't work the way it's supposed to. My main concerns for the Cube is: 1) Does the card reader work properly, and have any of you had any issues with it; 2) How is the sound quality? Does it still sound decent even though both speakers are on the right side of the unit? Thanks in advance.

Almost forgot to ask, but for those who the Cube iwork10 Ultimate, do you have the keyboard dock, and if so have you experienced any scratches made by the keys when the table/laptop is closed? I have seen cases where that was the case with the Chuwi versions.
[General Topics] Cyanandroid:
if u want to spend almost same price then go for moto g5

or if u can spend little more then u can get beast performance and overall good phone that is lenovo z2 plus.
[General Topics] stephendt0:
They're all not very stable at the moment :(

Moto G5 is around the same price as the Redmi Note 4, so not worth it for me sadly
[General Topics] appupd:
Lenovo P2 3GB RAM variant or Redmi note 4 4GB variant?

These 2 are in exact same price and Im confused which one to buy.
[General Topics] udo 240:
Try to get an european version of Samsung galaxy s8 or s8+. It's unlocking is so easy. Try to buy it from eBay or amazon in Europe. Really nice device:good:
[General Topics] force70:
Thats bad advice since the european (exynos) s8 wont work on a CDMA network which verizon is.

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[General Topics] udo 240:
Okay, that's new information for me, I'm living in germany. Whats the reason, that Samsung and many more locked bootloaders in USA?
[General Topics] zelendel:
The carriers have almost compete control over the devices to the point that all updates go through them. So if you did buy a US device you wouldn't get any updates unless you are on that carrier.

Also locking the bootloader is a security feature. Unlocked bootloaders are seen as a security hole.
[General Topics] sherry_94:
Try getting Lenovo Zuk Z2. I got one for $170 4GB/64GB model.

Flash ResurrectionRemix on it.

The ROM is really stable.

Snapdragon 820

1920x1080 5" Display

4 GB Ram

64GB Storage

3500 mAh battery

Dual 4G SIM Slots

If you can stretch your budget a little, the gains would be phenomenal. There is also a cheaper 3/32GB model.
[General Topics] hellmichel:
Bq Aquaris x Pro

Gesendet von meinem Redmi Note 4 mit Tapatalk
[General Topics] tee_pot:
I'm potentially looking for a replacement for my 18 month old Moto X Play dual sim XT1562. Any ideas which could meet the following?

- must be able to unlock bootloader and have lineageOS or similar AOSP-like ROM in active dev

- 5.5" screen

- dual sim

- either 128GB storage or microSD (but MUST be dual sim AND microSD)

- 3GB minimum RAM

- 3,000+mAh

I would like the SoC to be better than the Snapdragon 615 in the X Play, plus a 1080p AMOLED screen will help battery life as I use Ambient Display constantly...

I'm not too fussy about cameras as long as it has a flash, and I don't care about fingerprint scanners!

I don't have a budget in mind, I doubt there's many options so if I do upgrade I'll have to pay what I have to pay!

Thanks in advance :)
[General Topics] stephendt0:
A lot more expensive... But I'll consider it
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
It's not always the case. Not sure which carriers it's true for but I have an unlocked Telus Galaxy s6 running on koodo and it received the nougat update OTA
[General Topics] zelendel:
Neither of those are in the US so it doesn't pertain.
[General Topics] plopingo:
Hi everyone,

1. I'm looking for a new device since my Moto G 2014 as ended :/

I was very happy with it because I love to tweak my phone and the community around it was pretty decent. I like to have the choice to install rom I want etc...

Its the most important thing for me.

2. I can put more this time on the new device. (~300€)

3. I'm not against to buy a phone who have 1 or 2 years old until he is still decent on performance and again with a good community around it.

4. I was looking for a moto X 2014, nexus 5x, LG G3 (D855) but I can't find it anymore in shop :/

5. I tried to look what can I have for 300€ at this moment and I only see phone with disappointed soc on it.

So I think you have all information you need to maybe help me to find the one :)

PS: I don't care about quality of screen, battery life, sound, Photo etc... I just want to stay with a 5"/5.2"/(5.5"max) with good performance better than my old Snap 400 and be able to run some games.

Again thanks if you can help me.
[General Topics] Drifter666:
Ok so I'm gonna say sorry first. I know that there's 100s of these exact posts every week but I feel like I've run out of places to look and could use some help. Time has come for me to upgrade to a new phone, currently I'm using a ascend mate 2 on Android 5.1 and aside from some laggy performance issues it works for what I do with it.

That being said this monster of a phone (6.1") has started to bend from me having it in my back pocket and there's some blemishes on the screen and GPS only works sporadically at best.

I'm looking for someone to point me in the direction of a 5 ish inch phone that has plenty of rom support, wireless charging and decent amount of storage. The OnePlus 5 had me excited but just didn't do it for me. I won't justify $500 unless I'm absolutely sure I want it. I have TMobile for service.

I've looked into the op5, Xperia xz premium, and Pixel. I've considered the GS8 but have a GS6 for work and it's really buggy, also I might as well give them my first born to pay for them. I've had LG devices before and they always gave me problems but perhaps things have changed I don't really know.

I'd appreciate any help you guys can give.
[General Topics] plopingo:
Bump :highfive:
[General Topics] SirDarknight:
OnePlus 3 vs Honor 8!

Some of you may say that OP3 is the obvious choice. But the Honor 8 has a few points that I really prefer : Better camera, better looks, a microSD slot.

Although the OP3 has much smoother performance and near stock experience, the Honor 8 shouldn't be much slower either.

What do you think?

Opinion from a user of Honor 8 will be much appreciated.

Note : My budget is around that corner.
[General Topics] juanq214:
I'd go for the Op3. The Honor 8 is ok, but there isnt much development and you'll basically have to stay with Emui. OP3 has great specs and camera ain't that bad. Besides it's one of the phones with the most development.

I'd look into the Motorola Moto G5 plus. The op3 is also a pick for you as it as great development but you wouldnt be taking advantage of all its power. The Xiaomi redmi note 4 is also an option (plus you can get it for 150buck) it has decent aspects and great development.

Enviado desde mi HUAWEI NXT-L09 mediante Tapatalk
[General Topics] plopingo:
I've looked at the Moto G5 plus definitely interesting/good price but because it is new it's kinda making a bet around the xda community/custom rom etc...

For the Xiaomi redmi note 4 sadly it doesn't support the 800 MHz (B20) for 4G I need from my operator.

For the OP3, I don't know where to find it (I'm living in France)

Thanks for your help !
[General Topics] :
Hello I'm deciding whether to buy these phones:

HTC 10 - Good: design, material, bloatfree, sound, updates

× Bad: camera, some opening apps slower that Sony, LG. I've seen gaming tests and it looks like very bad in terms of performance (Real Racing 3 was lagging), maybe bad optimization? All of the test were in 2016. Have they fixed it in 2017?

Sony Xperia XZs - Good: app opening speed, browser speed (very fast), camera, IP 68

× Bad: bezzels (IMO looks really bad), whole design, full of bloatware (can't be uninstalled)

LG G6 - Good: it's big as those mentioned but 5,7'' - little bezzels (looks nice), build quality, battery, IP 68

× Bad: no stereo, GLONASS, lower specs than flagships 2017

In my country, HTC 10 costs 460 €, Sony 500€ and LG G6 550 € (which is more expensive but offers more, question is: is it worth it)?

Anybody could share experience with any one of them? I'm really interested in HTC 10 (looks dope) but I'm worried about that performance (gaming) issue :/, is it fixed?
[General Topics] force70:
Out of those 3 Id go G6 easily.

But....if you like HTC the U11 is damn nice.

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[General Topics] BadUsername:
I haven't noticed hiccups on my 10 playing games, but for that price it isn't that much cheaper than a G6. I don't know how good the G6 is in comparison.

I really like my camera, I don't know where you got poor camera performance from. It has one of the highest scores from dxomark and I think it's a really good balanced shooter. I don't think you'd be disappointed in it.
[General Topics] ATZ-007:
I'm looking for a new phone under £200 Snapdragon 820 or £300 Snapdragon 835 works in UK. Preferably AMOLED screen and 6GB RAM.

I love the ZTE Axon 7 however its little too expensive.

Any suggestions?
[General Topics] :
I don't think you'll get a Snapdragon 820 under £200. And even £300 is too little for Snap. 835 and 6GB RAM :D
[General Topics] Large Hadron:
I assume you are asking for second hand devices? Even so I think you'll struggle to find an S8 20 device with those specs and price, and forget the s835.