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[General Topics] SirVer:
My knee-jerk response to this would be Nexus 5, but it has a non-removable battery, and leaving something permanently plugged in to the USB port is just asking for trouble, IMO. Unfortunately, I can't think of anything else that fits the bill as well, AND has a removable battery. There are of course the various S4 variants, but I would not describe them as hack-friendly. Only other thing I can suggest would the Xperia ZR - Snapdragon S4, which is a bit dated, but will serve the purpose of car dock well enough. Has a fairly active community, and has a few MM ROMs available. The real issue would be its 8 gig internal, of which only 4.6 is available (has an SD slot, but still). That, and the largest extended battery available for it is 4600 mAh. If you're OK with all that, I'm fairly certain you can find it for under $200.

Of course, if you're OK with the whole battery case thing, the Nexus 5 is hands down the better option. Or even the Nexus 4, if you want to save even more.
[General Topics] Osbor:
problem is, as far as i know there's no nexus 5 for verizon, at least nothing on ebay

and getting a generic nexus 5 and putting a verizon sim in it doesn't work from what i'm reading

is the S5 just super hack unfriendly? i would have assumed it being a samsung product it'd have a lot of dev support but it's been a long time since the gs3 came out, i guess.....
[General Topics] MikeyMike01:
I didn't exactly have a wide selection of high end smartphones with 4.2" and under screens.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[General Topics] MobileJedi:
There's a video on YouTube that shows the Finder being used as a hammer so it seems to be a tough device. Unfortunately this forum apparently doesn't allow me to post links before 10 posts, so I can't tell where it's at...
[General Topics] emompong:
well, not sure which next phone to buy with..

my choices: Galaxy Nexus, SGS2, Xperia S or HTC one S... hard to decide.
[General Topics] Nigel Tufnel:
My next phone will be a nexus device. I'm hoping that the rumors are true about the LG Optimus. I As long as Samsung keeps using pentile displays I won't be buying anything from them.
[General Topics] Jbluna:
Is one tiny little pixel REALLY going to kill you?
[General Topics] NGGP:
One thing I have learned, is that now more than ever, pretty nice quality phones are becoming available for people with lower budgets. I know for sure that my next smartphone won't be top of the line, but more a medium to low budget type phone, with the android operating system on it. I have fallen in love with Android as of late. The way technology is advancing nowadays, it's easy to get a quality phone for a more cheap price, and that's what I'm gonna do.
[General Topics] Nigel Tufnel:
Yes. :) In my opinion, the display is the thing you interact with the most on your phone. It better be perfect...
[General Topics] bendirkss:
Bought it straight up? Lol

Sent from my S3
[General Topics] Gunss:
Waiting for a quad core Razr.
[General Topics] jeepdroid31:
How much farther can phones really be taken?
[General Topics] gagdude:
Agreed. And @Jbluna its quite a noticeable difference, so much in fact that the screen resolution seems lower.
[General Topics] kevinchen1102:
well.i really look forward to the new nexus phone.cant wait.
[General Topics] Mr.Gokilz:
i'll wait for samsung galaxy s4
[General Topics] 5imp7y:
Got it

I bought a sumsung Galaxy s3. LOVE IT! My nexus was sick and im saving it for just random fun and rom testing, but my next one is DEFF the samsung galaxy note 2!!! Verizon dont let me down :))))))
[General Topics] MikeyMike01:
No, I got it on contract. 32GB Black. :thumbup:

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[General Topics] robsup79:
I'm very curious to see the new nexus....
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LG Nexus.
[General Topics] rivas1981:
mmmm a moto razr or xperia u:cyclops::cyclops:
[General Topics] Williams.Joe:
Samsung's phone with 4.2 system. I love Samsung's android phone.
[General Topics] Nbonne:
Had forgotten the Galaxy Note existed, found a review of the Note 2 last night, thought I wanted an GS3 but I'm set on the Note 2 now. Where's my upgrade Sprint!?
[General Topics] SirVer:
Just looked it up, and apparently Verizon has some kind of whitelist that a device has to be on to work on their network. Smh

The S5 has/had a lot of development going for it, AFAIK, but I don't know whether that extends to the Verizon variant. Besides, regardless of how much dev support it's getting, Samsung devices are in general not very tinker-friendly - having to messing with ODIN, really weird partition layouts (and this is coming from the guy who used an Xperia, which still uses a TA partition), lack of fastboot, etc.; it's like using a MediaTek device in that regard. Still, if you're OK to mess around like that, it should be fine. Just make sure the Verizon variant has everything you're looking for, ROM wise.

EDIT: Just reread, and realized you're coming from a S3, which means you're already used to all the Samsung weirdness. Please disregard the above warning. ?
[General Topics] Osbor:
i don't even remember the last time i bothered with odin, honestly.

whoever turns out the 5x DOES work on verizon, it's just got a few quirks

http://www.androidcentral.com/being-verizon-wireless-customer-unlocked-android-world

the lack of extended battery case options is indeed a problem though
[General Topics] s8freak:
Geez Odin's a piece of cake to use. If one can find an S5 that hasn't been updated to if I remember correctly 5.1.1 towel root still works.

I've used Odin on every Sammy Device since my s3 up to my G935F.

The S5 is a solid device I loved mine but since I guess I've gotta have the newest I sold my gold one to buy an S6E.

"And on that bombshell!"

Sent from my Stunningly Beautiful Echoe Powered G935F
[General Topics] SirVer:
Oh, wait, you were talking about the 5X? I meant the OG Nexus 5. Still no way to be sure if that works on Verizon unless you ask someone who has one and is on Verizon.

I can't think of anything that fits all your requirements - the closest you could get is probably the S5.

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Odin is certainly less of a pain once you get used to it, but it's still a really finicky piece of software. I've learned how to deal with it over the years, but I've never liked it. The only flashtool I've used that's even less intuitive is the MTK one. Of course, this is all just my opinion - sometimes I even find fastboot to be a pain. ?
[General Topics] Planterz:
The 5X indeed does work on Verizon (as does the 6 and 6P), but not the old 5. It's one of the extremely few unlocked phones that will. Verizon sold the Nexus 6 through Verizon, but either Verizon or Google decided not to sell the 5X or 6P through Verizon (probably Google, they don't sell them through any carrier), but Verizon still allows them on their network.
[General Topics] Irumar:
Went from Samsung Galaxy s4 to LG G4 (ideal for my requirements - replaceable with extended battery, microsd card slot, custom rom support coz Snapdragon 808). S4 i9500 does not have custom rom coz of the exynos chip released for India not have released source codes for Soc). Lg G5 is out coz of not being able to put extended battery. Successor to lg v10 good bet? Hear they will have Nuclun Soc, but hope they release source code for custom rom and have provision for extendable battery. Otherwise will try chinese 6 gb ram and Snapdragon 830 with portable charger. LG now going Samsung way and not worth it any longer. Have the lg g3 for my wife. Both excellent phones. Nobody making phones with provision for extended battery these days ?
[General Topics] Osbor:
i'd go for a xiaomi in a heartbeat but from what i understand, verizon no likey
[General Topics] HeaDShoTHuntR1:
Because they think their phone will last the day... Which is the case in most new devices (y)
[General Topics] psychok9:
I'm looking for a smartphone with a very good camera and some other characteristics... but no one is "perfect":

G4 Pro:

Price, removable battery, microsd, 3000mAh, Snapdragon SoC, good UI

G4 Cons:

Weak SoC, a bit old SoC, no amoled display

G5 Pro:

Great Snapdragon SoC, removable battery, microsd, good UI

G5 Cons:

Price, weak mAh, no amoled display

S7 (flat) Pro

Performance, microsd, Amoled display, decent battery (3000mAh), nearly the best camera (exp. in the low light).

S7 Cons:

Price, Exynos SoC (no easy ROM support), no removable battery.

Nexus 6P Pro (64GB):

Amoled display, Google experience UI, Snapdragon SoC

Nexus 6P Cons (64GB):

Price, a bit old SoC, no microsd, no removable battery
[General Topics] limjh16:
Honestly all the cons where you listed old SoC, I feel it still runs great. My mom's snapdragon 801 still runs great even in games. Unless ur running some hardcore stuff on your phone, I would recommend getting Nexus 5 or 5x
[General Topics] bigboss-over:
i now use xiaomi redmi note2, it has low price but good specification.
[General Topics] John Chen:
I got LETV Le 1 pro
[General Topics] Irumar:
Not with GPS, Uber, videos, etc. For a while I have been the envy at office and guests at home with my extended battery g4. But sadly, good times don't last [emoji27] Now, it is de riguer for guests to ask for a charging point as soon as they step in. But sign of the times!.
[General Topics] SirVer:
I've always wanted an extended battery, but it would mean giving up my Otterbox Defender case, and doing that would be like signing my phone's death warrant. ?
[General Topics] Irumar:
A via media could be the zero lemon case and battery
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
The Galaxy S6 is the iphone of Android , battery life is a joke. I kinda miss the 2 days of battery life i had on my A5 2016 , i took i huge hit really.
[General Topics] Planterz:
Yeah, I don't know why you got the S6. It's really got very little going for it. The only guy I personally know that owned one constantly complained about the battery life. He's got an S7 Edge now, and he loves it.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
I'm stupid. To be honest i didnt expect to get the S6 , it happened so fast and i had no idea how it's battery life was because i was never interested on it. It just happened and i bought it out of frustration of that laggy A5 2016. Performance wise it's a beast i have no complaint , camera , screen , fingerprint ..etc all great but battery life ...It's a mess.

It was the first time ever in my life i buy a phone without looking how it performs , i watched/read very few reviews and articles about the S6 as i never thought i would buy it , i dont know what happened that day.
[General Topics] raghu0421:
get one plus 3... peace
[General Topics] T_I:
The Moto G4+ will be 269 euro and has the better camera. I'm waiting for the 32G version though.

Or were you looking at the LG G4?
[General Topics] SirVer:
Yeah, I was talking about the LG G3 and G4.

Why on earth does the G4+ cost that much? That's approximately $300, which is about $50-80 more than the prices I heard. Is this a Europe thing? If so, I am no longer sure about you being able to find the LGs below 270...
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Sometimes phones are more expensive in some areas. For example in my country the Nexus 6p cost about 490€ , insane.
[General Topics] SirVer:
That's... Right, isn't it? It's about the same in India and the US as well, at least on Amazon. Besides, the G4+ is supposed to be budget, and I wouldn't call $300 budget in today's market.
[General Topics] zelendel:
Well considering that the average flagship sells for $800+ retail I would call that budget.
[General Topics] SirVer:
I guess... Maybe I've just been spoiled by Xiaomi's pricing.
[General Topics] T_I:
Phones are pretty expensive overhere, has to be a tax and monopoly thing. Wherever I look, exact same price, even with different tax systems. The Moto G4(+) is an octacore though, the Moto G3 is cheaper (but only quadcore).
[General Topics] zelendel:
Well to be honest their devices fall in the budget bracket. Dont get me wrong they may seem like flagships for some parts of the world but not in others.
[General Topics] Osbor:
well i think i'm dead set on the lg g4 by now, it's easy to root and load roms on and its got a stable cm13 build for it, and it'll be upgradeable to android 6 if i so choose. It has pretty standard hardware so it'll probably get support for a long time to come too.

on top of the removable battery, meaning i can put a huge extended battery in it, and expandable memory

i guess the only downside is that the specs aren't -that- great for the price point but....considering all the other benefits...

any reasons i'm missing that i shouldn't start hunting on ebay right now?

also can i use any lg g4 on verizon or do i need to specifically get the version they sold (the VS986)?
[General Topics] Planterz:
Only the Verizon model VS986 will work on their network. No custom ROMs for this model.
[General Topics] Osbor:
aww crap, i just checked the CM downloads page and yup

https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=h815

there's a download for the h815 and h811, but those aren't whitelisted on verizon and won't work on their network so that's not a thing.

and looking around for cm13 for the vs986.....doesn't seem to be a thing.

damnit
[General Topics] Ashnar198:
Need advice

Hi everyone, as the title says, i need an advice. I need a new phone, not for me, but for a kid.

Now, the phone has few requirements to met.

1) At least 1GB ram (1.5 are rare, 2 would be better, but not necessary)

2) Easy to root (The parents are putting their kid under strict control, and i'm gonna need root for that)

2) At least 4.5" display (the larger the better, but again, not necessary)

4) Cheap, doesn't matter if it's a chinese brand (elephone, dogee, umi, ect).

5) Decent camera (5-8mpx main camera, with flash if possible, not asking for PDAF, f1.7, OIS, and such, but it would be nice to recognize the subject )

The kid basically plays FIFA 15 UT, Clash Royale, watches youtube videos and texts via Whatsapp.

Any suggestion will be really appreciated, thanks everyone.

(PS: I apologize for my english, but it's not my native language.)
[General Topics] T_I:
Checked the Moto G's? The 2014 and 2015 are 5", cm available, so it's rootable and will be in cm support for a while. The 16G versions have 2G system mem. Their G4 is maybe out of budget, be when in budget, specs show it to be the Moto G killer killer to have.
[General Topics] obscuresword:
How cheap are we talking here? What's the max price you are willing to pay?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Galaxy S4 , Moto G , Moto E , LG G2 , Xperia M4 aqua
[General Topics] John Chen:
hi, there is a phone, I don't know if it is suitable for you.

HOMTOM HT7, Android 6.0, 1GB 8GB with flash LED camera, $59.99. just for reference. thanks:cool:
[General Topics] DainnCrowley:
Looking for Shiny Phone

Hey everyone,

I have gone through the OPO, Nexus 6, and Note 4 within the last year and I'm looking to upgrade to a phone that fits the following criteria:

Must Haves:

Wireless Charging

Fingerprint Scanner

5.0 " or Larger Screen

Minimum 1080P

At Least 2GB of RAM

Decent Camera

Good Battery Life

Works on T-Mobile US

Would be Nice to Have:

USB Type-C

Removable Battery

My Budget is $450
[General Topics] John Chen:
hi, now there is fewer phones whose battery can be removed, but with type-c, letv le 1 pro may be the best choice for you.

5.5" screen, Snapdragon 810 Octa-core 64-bit, 13MP Camera-4K Videos, 4GB RAM 64GB Android 5.0 4G Phone

Is it good for you! the price is within your budget, only $189.99
[General Topics] HeaDShoTHuntR1:
So i was very excited about getting my s7 edge but then i saw they dont have IRblaster anymore :/ this is kindoff a dealbreaker for me.... Seems like htc10 removed the feature too and only the LG G5 still has it.

Any recommendations?
[General Topics] s8freak:
I've bought a Sony Xperia Z to add to my OPX and S7Edge I'm done buying phones for a little while

"And on that bombshell!"

Sent from my Stunningly Beautiful Echoe Rom Driven Ael Kernel Powered G935F
[General Topics] alien0101:
I have shortlisted moxo x style and samsung note 4. Which one to buy?

Moto x style is cheaper but note4 have

1) optical image stabilization

2) stylus

3) Infrared buster.
[General Topics] SirVer:
As far as I know, the only phones with both wireless charging and a fingerprint sensor are the Galaxy S5, S6, S7, Note 4, and Note 5, of which only the S5 is definitely available within your budget (ignoring Note 4); the S6 and Note 5 are more doubtful. If the latter two aren't available, or you don't want the S5, you're going to have to compromise on one of those features.

Oh, and there's also the Xperia Z3v, but that's a Verizon device, so not applicable to you.
[General Topics] DainnCrowley:
I figured much. I was hoping that there would be a device that wasn't one those. Thanks for the suggestions.
[General Topics] Ashnar198:
Hi there,

I don't own neither of those, but my brother in law has a Note 4 and i can assure it's optical image stabilization is... well... doesn't seem to work at all, but i can't assure it's his phone or all Note 4 are like that.

Besides, the S-Pen is a plus but keep in mind you're likely to never use it in common daily tasks (that i can tell for sure, since i own a Note 2 myself).

I'd take the Moto X (better android, i hate samsung HEAVY customizations....).

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Hi, the kid is just 11 years old, breaks a phone on a 6 months base, so when i say cheap i mean REALLY cheap, like under 70€ if possible, so all those suggestion are too expensive in this case.

That could be good, but is it easy to root?! I always had bad experiences with MTK powered phones.

At a similar price i've found the Doogee X5, but same doubt, MTK cpu.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
The Mote G 1st gen is really cheap , you can get now for 80€ now or even less
[General Topics] John Chen:
sorry, I get the wrong mode, it is HOMTOM HT17, MTK6737 64-bit Quad-core, it can root
[General Topics] SirVer:
MTK devices are bad for custom ROMs, but I've never had trouble rooting any of them - in fact, some if them even come pre-rooted (which is actually a security concern, but whatever). One click root apps like Kingroot work on most of them just fine. Of course, I've never used a Chinese phone with Marshmallow, so could be different, but I'd guess not. In any case, just look for one that at least has a TWRP build, and root is no longer a concern, since you can just flash a SuperSU zip.

Does UMI have anything in your price range? They have Rootjoy, which would make things easier for you.
[General Topics] Planterz:
Use the remote your TV/cable box/DVD player came with? Or buy a universal one?
[General Topics] s8freak:
Agreed I loved my remote on my S5 but not having it on s7e was certainly no deal breaker.

"And on that bombshell!"

Sent from my Stunningly Beautiful Echoe Rom Driven Ael Kernel Powered G935F
[General Topics] obscuresword:
How about the HTC 510/610, LG Volt 1/2, LG Tribute, Moto G (original), Moto E 2nd generation, or Oukitel U7 Pro? If going used you can find something like the older Motorola Droid RAZR series for cheap too.
[General Topics] Ancient Drive:
I'm looking for the best smartphone-sized android tablet for my child. Suggestions? He's into minecraft and youtube. So I'm looking for hardware that will play well, and looking to customize for my son. Thank you very much. :)
[General Topics] SirVer:
Smartphone-sized tablet? Kind of a contradiction, dontcha think? ?

I assume you mean anything around the 6" mark? Or specifically something without cellular radio? Also, what's your budget?
[General Topics] Omnichron:
Thank you! It's me. I got my account info back. Yeah, I'm looking for something like that, no cell chip. It owuld be mostly for video and gaming. I plan on spending about $150 to $200 or so. I'm just overwhelmed by the number of tablets out there. Thank you again. :)
[General Topics] SirVer:
First thought that comes to mind is an Amazon Fire tablet, but I don't know how hard they lock those down (I'd assume very, since they make all the money off the platform).

If I were you, I'd get a Nvidia Shield (old or new, doesn't really matter) or a Nexus 7. The Shield might push your budget a little, but I'd say it's worth it, given how futureproof it is. From what I've read, tablets cheaper than $150 tend to very from below average to downright terrible, mainly 'cause the only mainstream manufacturers that have any presence in this segment have custom UIs that don't play well with lower specs. And you're probably going to want mainstream support for a kid's device.

Of course, the ones I've mentioned are 7" and 8", but I honestly don't know any tablets that come in sizes smaller than that.

Having said all this, tablets are not my area, so you probably want to wait for some further input. Plus, if you can wait a little, there's a new Shield Tablet and a new Nexus 7 coming this year.
[General Topics] Omnichron:
Thank you so much SirVer. I read through the hardware specs on each of the tablets mentioned above and the Nvidia Shield is just perfect for him. I'll go ahead and buy him that one then. Again, thank you so much! :)
[General Topics] SirVer:
You're welcome. ?
[General Topics] Planterz:
Just acquired another Galaxy S4 Mini. First one I bought couldn't be unlocked because it was still under someone's unfulfilled contract. Found a brand new one, unlocked, off eBay for $110 (just $10 more than the used one).

It's a pretty nifty little device. I've been missing how small my Galaxy Light was (even if the phone was a POS), and this thing is even smaller and lighter. My 200gb microSD card works fine, has more than enough internal storage for what I need it for, and disappears in my pocket a lot better than my full-sized S4, especially when sharing the pocket with my behemoth Nexus 6. It'll make a fine internet mule/music player/small phone to carry in my cargo shorts when I'm packing heat in my regular pocket.
[General Topics] Moe Ginsburg:
Best Choice for Sprint-compatible Smartphone for Hotspot-only Use?

Which LTE capable smartphone with a built-in hotspot feature would be most suited for use as a dedicated device that will only be used as a hotspot (and have no other use)? The phone will remain in one place, attached to a power outlet, unmoved.

I would like to use the device on the Sprint network on an account without the hotspot feature enabled on the account level. So I would need to modify the device to be able to work in this manner. What modifications would I need to make on the phone so that it can be used as a hotspot (either directly on Sprint or on an MVNO such RingPlus or FreedomPop) without hotspot being active on the account? And how difficult would it be to make those modifications?

And what will be the effect on the battery considering the phone will remain connected to the wall plug 24/7, and how best to mitigate any battery issues?

Which LTE smartphone models are known to have better reception or range for hotspot use, in terms of best WiFi range, speed for connected devices and number of devices capable to connect to it? If desiring to keep costs for the device at a minimum, would a used device work any less well than a new one? And, of course, which specific models have the best cost/value proposition for use for this purpose? (Or, perhaps, for LTE hotspot only use there is little differences between most models?)
[General Topics] leokook:
So, Hi to you all!

I came here to hear your advice. A friend of mine is looking forward to change her Samsung Galaxy Grand (530M) because it cannot be updated and it is too slow. She has like 220 USD to spend fot that. So, her options are:

- Used iPhone 5s

- Lenovo K5

- Huawei G Play

- Lenovo Phablet

- Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 ( i recommended her that phone, she said is worried because it is chinese, spare parts maintenance and stuff)

But hey! I came here for your advice and wisdom. What should she purchase? Do you recommend other options?

Thank you!