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[General Topics] Planterz:
No. Firstly, it's a GSM only device and Verizon is CDMA (for telephony).

Secondly, OnePlus isn't going to be offered through any[ carrier. Kinda dumb if you ask me, as they'd sell a TON of these through T-Mobile. T-Mo has a large price gap between budget phones and flagships, with no mid-tier phones in the middle (unless you get a refurb, maybe). Although it's not like they have a surplus or anything...maybe when they get their act together they'll offer the OnePlus Two through carriers.

The HTC M9 will likely be a beast (especially if they do away with that "Ultrapixel" BS), but there's not much news about it yet, so if you were to wait, you'd be waiting a while. The Droid Turbo sounds like a good choice for you. The Galaxy S5/Note 4 and LG G3 are also find devices, and although the batteries on them aren't as big, they're replaceable, so you can keep a spare around if you need.

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Of the ones you bolded, the LG Realm has the best specs, but being a Boost Mobile (Sprint) phone, it won't work on T-Mobile, unless Google betrayed me and there is a method to get it to work. Of the rest, the Droid 3 is obviously the best, and it looks like you can find one on eBay for $40 without too much problem. It's a Verizon phone, but can be hacked to work on T-Mobile. It'll be 3G, but as I'm sure you're aware, T-Mobile has a great 3G network, so speeds shouldn't be too disappointing.
[General Topics] bar.chaim:
Meizu mx4 or awesome! Low price great performance
[General Topics] MaikGuevara:
Nexus 6 or OnePlus One?
[General Topics] jimmydeol:
just to say hi

hello everyone here i am jimmy here for discussion about different kind of movie sites.
[General Topics] joshua.b:
On Verizon, my current dilemma...

Samsung Galaxy S5 - bad design, plastic, amoled screen, ugly physical home button, touchwiz

Samsung Note 4 - too big

Sony Xperia Z3v - ugly Sony logo, dislike the OS

Motorola Droid Turbo - ugly physical buttons, amoled screen

LG G3 - headphone jack is on the bottom, dislike the OS

HTC One M8 - bad camera, not the best battery

Haha, I'm so picky and am treating this like it's a marriage or something. For now, I'm going with the Droid Turbo unless a new HTC phone is announced before my upgrade coming in a week and a half. With the current phones available I can't buy anything I'll be 100% satisfied with.
[General Topics] Polso:
Hi everyone!

I am looking for a new smartphone having "small" dimension. So a maximum of 130mm height.

I love modding (Custom ROM, Kernel, Xposed,...) so i want a phone with good community support.

Also i want a phone not too old (Lollipop and following updates required)

The perfect for me is a Z3 Compact, but for now is impossible to root without unlocking Bootloader and unlucking its we loss the DRM key making a worst camera.

So these are the phones i thought:

- Z3C

- Moto G 4g LTE

- Moto X (2013)

- S4 Mini

Any suggestion? Other phones that i had miss?
[General Topics] mwedo:
LG G3 + wireless headphones and custom ROM?

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[General Topics] Stuart Little:
I'll buy it for 250 dollars if you won't appreciate the device and it's crappy service

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[General Topics] SiberianLeopard:
Thanks!

I think I'm going to get the LG and see what I can do to try to get any GSM network on it. I don't have just T-Mobile, I have Net10 and Verizon. I just use T-Mobile the most.

But if I can I'm going to get the Droid 3 as well.

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So I think I'm going to get the Droid 3 only because of the keyboard. But I'm still stumped as whether or not to get the LG because of the screen size... I just looked both up on PhoneArena, and the screen size and processor specs are very tempting. However I want a full keyboard so I'm going to get the Droid. Plus, it's cheaper! :)
[General Topics] s8freak:
no buying and selling on XDA against the rules must use swappa

"All we know is...He's called the Stig!"

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[General Topics] Heavenly_Abyss:
The phone I will be using is the Galaxy S5 because I will be upgrading from S4 to S5.
[General Topics] s8freak:
It's a great device I own it as well
[General Topics] pezza10:
So many great phones!

My current issue is this. I am in need of a new phone as I have been using a near four year old Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo and it is really starting to become a pain to use, even with custom roms. I've been looking at four phones in particular, The HTC One M8, LG G3, Moto X an possibly the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. As I'm planning on buying outright, pricing is of some concern. I would also like to be buying from brick and mortar stores here in Australia. The cheapest is the Alpha at $599, the then G3 at $647, then the Moto X at $698 and the most expensive is the M8 at $728. This said, Top on my list is most certainly going to be either the G3 or M8 as I'm worried that the Alpha will lack future support as it isn't a flagship and I can only find the 16GB Moto X here in store, if these issues were solved however, they would be back in the game. The G3 and the M8 both have their positives and negatives, I like the camera and screen of the G3 but dislike the UI and speakers, and love the UI, build and speakers of the M8 but dislike the camera. I would like to know anyone's experiences with any of these devices and any help with my decision its greatly appreciated. Thank you :D
[General Topics] undercover:
Z3?
[General Topics] pezza10:
I've had both the Z1 and Z2 and have had a multitude of problems with both, from motherboard failures to button and screens failing and my Z1 even bent! Don't get me wrong, I love Sony and use many of their products, I'm just not willing on risking it on another Sony smartphone as of yet.
[General Topics] undercover:
Interesting.. I must admit, LG engineering is brilliant.

I've tried G3 and loved it, but couldn't deal with software lag. Returned and got Z3. Much more fluid but I do miss lg form factor and camera. Will probably keep Z3 till G4 comes out because of a better resale value than G3.

If Z3 is no go, and it's between M8 and G3, I'd recommend G3. Speaker is loud enough.
[General Topics] pezza10:
I was leaning towards the G3 however I haven't been able to extensively test either in store yet, which will hopefully finalize my investment, unless something new comes along in the next week or so, and with android, that is totally possible :p
[General Topics] Planterz:
G3 and M8 are great phones, no doubt, although with their own disadvantages as you've pointed out. Is the Sony Xperia Z3 available down under?

At this point in time, I'd honestly wait for the next crop of flagships unless you're in desperate need for something new. The G3 will be relevant for a while, but with the M9 around the horizon, it might be prudent to wait, lest you regret buying something else, because the M9 should be pretty awesome (since rumor is they're doing away with that Ultrapixel bollocks).

In the meantime, look at finding a used Nexus 4/5 or Moto X (2013) or LG G2 for cheap. These former-flagships can be had for extremely reasonable prices considering the hardware they pack. At least they can in the US - I guess the situation might be different there.

That's what I'd do anyway. That or get the Xperia Z3.

BTW, do you giggle every time you read about people rooting their phones? :laugh:

EDIT: Saw the posts about your experience with Sony after posting.
[General Topics] pezza10:
As I previously said above I've had too many issues with Sony devices to consider them. Getting a cheaper device to use for a bit until the next crop of phone is released isn't a half bad idea. I do however live in a moderately rural part of Australia (town of 300,000 or so) so finding cheap devices is harder. However, I'm travelling to Melbourne in two weeks where I should be able to find many more.

Funny story about rooting. My mum once asked what I was doing when I had a phone (I believe it was a Motorola Razr M) connected up to a computer while I was rooting it with an Autoroot script, and I told her I was rooting it and she just looked at me with a face that was half confusion half what the hell is wrong with my son someone please call a shrink. I had to go on with a lengthy lecture teaching her the world of Android modding. Rooting right guys? :laugh:

EDIT: Yeah I thought you might see that, no hard feelings. Here's a funny thought, maybe I'm drawn to the the HTC because i could go around saying I have a One Maaaaattttteee
[General Topics] Planterz:
Yeah, it would probably a bit confusing when you say that your phone is rooted, and now it works so much better.
[General Topics] pezza10:
On getting a budget device, I just found a Samsung Galaxy S2 for $50 which seems like a pretty good deal. Throwing a good rom on that should at least get me a good enough phone for the next year if I really had to.
[General Topics] undercover:
You literally made me lol.

Now imagine that.

Your mum: Hey how was your day? Done anything interesting?

You: it was alright, rooted my m8 finally.

Mum:....................
[General Topics] mwedo:
:D

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[General Topics] Planterz:
Can't argue against an S2 for $50 (whatever currency) as long as the screen isn't buggered. Not exactly cutting edge, but the price is right and it's far better than your Xperia Neo. Lots of development for the S2, so you'll surely be able to flash a ROM you like.

Waiting for the next gen is always a perpetual cycle of doubt and indecision, and it's hard to know when to make the leap without regretting having waited just a bit longer. But in this specific case, if you like the M8, except for the camera, waiting for the M9 might be a good idea. Hell, I probably would have bought an M8 myself if the camera wasn't so mediocre.
[General Topics] youngchaos:
Hello , im waiting for 810 snap generation. Im on a MotoG 2014 for now but the fact that i cant use 3 buttons headphones make me mad. I walk alot and i need to control my headphones without using the phone every time. I was considering then to buy something for 150€ max (was loking for 2ndhand moto x 32gb but is not available in eu). What i should buy? I can consider even secondhand phones but i dont know what to chose.

Maybe Z1c?

Ps : i love modding and devices not bigger then motog2
[General Topics] kyzn:
Lol. I just go with "Nerd stuff."

And I got myself a new Moto X Dev Edition. Ebay and/or Amazon were practically giving them away. I have peace with myself that I do not need the latest and greatest flagship. :victory:
[General Topics] barondebxl:
Moto X 2014. But I also wanna try the LG G3
[General Topics] s8freak:
Bought the 64g OneplusOne waiting for it to ship

"And on that bombshell it's time to end the show!"

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[General Topics] jan922:
That's exactly what I'm doing too ?
[General Topics] s8freak:
I'm not dumping my Galaxy S5 though I love this phone.

"And on that bombshell it's time to end the show!"

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[General Topics] jan922:
I will play with my Note 3 for a while, flash any kind of roms on it and then maybe sell it, maybe Not :)
[General Topics] dre1990:
Need to get the One + One
[General Topics] Stuart Little:
I mean you can contact me to handle this deal on swappa if you want.

Just keep it in mind mate :)
[General Topics] papa_Lutz:
Having the one plus one for three days now i can't find an Argument against it. Well only if you can appreciate the size ofc:D

Go for it ;)

Sent from my OPO
[General Topics] craciun1234:
iphone 6
[General Topics] itznfb:
So I was about to pickup the LG G3 for free on Verizon and then realized that I was going to be hit with the $30 upgrade fee. On top of that they charge tax on the internet discount. So it comes to $42.60. I'm not paying for a phone. Are there easy ways to get rid of these stupid bs fees or does everyone just bend over and pay? There is nothing wrong with my Moto X 1st Gen I'm currently using so if I can't get a phone for free then I'll stick with my old one.
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
Good price for a serviceable phone. Is this a Qualcomm variant?

You can probably keep this for a few years as a backup phone for times like this when you need something to tide you over as you try to negotiate the upgrade cycle. It will also work perfectly well as a daily driver for 80+% of users...

You weren't about to pick anything up for free, you were just about to extend your current amortization contract for a smartphone that is confusingly linked to an airtime contract. Additional charges always suck but, you aren't getting the phone for free, you are paying for it. It is very likely you are/were paying more than you would if you just bought the device outright from a non-carrier affiliated source.

Carrier phones are neither

discounted

nor

subsidized

. They are

amortized

- meaning you pay for them over the term of your contract.
[General Topics] itznfb:
However you want to word it is fine but the fact is that you're paying for it whether you pick it up every two years or not. So you either get it for "free" or you get nothing, or you pay for it off contract and pay for a second time with your monthly bill. No matter what you're paying for it. Which is why when the time comes every two years I refuse to pay a dime. Because I've already or will be paying for it over the course of my bill. It doesn't make sense not to use your "new every two" since you're paying for whether you get it or not. I know I can get the fee waived if I go into the store but I really want to avoid that and get rid of the fee online. I hate talking to the reps in the store.
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
If one is paying for it (and probably paying more than otherwise), it is not free. That is all I pointed out.

The language that carriers and the magazines we read (who really, really need the advertising revenue from the carriers) encourage us to use is disingenious. It hides what is really going on and fosters unquestioning compliance.

Or, buy your own handset and find a [more] fairly priced airtime-only contract. Is there is no competitor that simply charges you for airtime if you bring your own phone?

The system sucks but, unquestioning compliance won't change anything. Neither will adopting a frame of reference (and associated language idioms) that likens an amortization contract extension to getting a "free gift".

You well informed and it is clear that you can see the system is broken. Separating airtime and device purchases is the only remedy for now. It won't be convenient because the system is built to make the choices the carrier want you to make convenient and everything else,....not.

If there really is no real competition where you are, what you're doing is the best that you can do.
[General Topics] itznfb:
True it's not "free". We're on the same page there. I just look at it as if I'm not using the upgrade discount then I'm being charged for a phone I'm not getting anyway. I just hate having to go into the store and complain until I get the $30 waived.

Unfortunately for me I have to use either Verizon or AT&T to be reimbursed by my company. I get about $100/mo for "bring your own device" for my job.

I'm just surprised I don't see more pushback against these $30 upgrade fee's. When I started researching it this morning I thought I'd find a lot more discussion about it. It's a complete BS fee. I understand it's a revenue stream for the carrier because they are giving phones away but that's their own broken system they themselves created. It's their own fault and I'm not OK paying a $30 fee to make up for the money they are losing due to their own stupid design.
[General Topics] shubh_007:
Any suggestion for a phone below 17k in India. Moto X 1st gen was available for 18k but now discontinued. Moto G 2nd gen out of stock and I like the 1st gen more. Xiaomi Mi 3 discontinued. I'll prefer a screen size not larger than 5". Priority - updates, 2gb ram, Qualcomm processor, not used phone, support from XDA community. Consider that I'm tight on budget. Thanks. :)
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
You won't buy used yet you want 2GB ram for under 17k? Dream on!....unless you aren't fussy and will consider bootloader-locked or dead-end phones with no possibility of root and/or custom roms. Like all Xiaomi phones to date for instance...

Anyway, a list to get you started (no dead-end or bootloader-locked devices in the list - all have root/custom roms):

- Samsung S4 Mini

- Xperia SP and

- 1st gen Moto G

You already know about the 2nd Gen Moto G.
[General Topics] J V E:
I need a new phone but I can't decide for anyone. I doubt between pick a passing through phone like moto g/ honor 3/ xiaomi 1s or go to a flagship such as mi3/lg g2. It's importat for me that it could have 5.0 in future.

Any suggeston in 5" about to 14cm of high?

thx
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
The carriers - in concert with media companies (print, radio, tv, internet) and succesive administrations - get to set the frame of reference and the language used to discuss the system. So, stuff I pay for is described as a free upgrade offered to me by the carrier. Life is made more convenient for consumers who just chose the path of least resistance so,...no pushback.

The carriers are NOT giving phones away. Customers are coerced (forced, even) into buying devices on amortizatization contracts. In fact carriers would rather you were locked into much, much longer contracts and they didn't have to offer handset upgrades. The phenomenom of handset upgrades result from two inescapable facts:

- contracts can't be overly lengthy and must end which presents an opportunity for customers to switch carriers (where competition exists)

- airtime-only contracts must compete primarily on price if they wish to entice customers to stay beyond the end of contract (assuming network coverage and reliability aren't issues)

So, how to avoid losing customers at end of contract without having to compete on price - lock them in! Using proprietary systems was the first option the carriers tried. When standardization made that a dying strategy, they switched to contracts with handset prices already priced-in and, to dissuade defections they offered the handset you are already paying for as a gift - the "free upgrade" was born.

They aren't losing any money by the way, they just know they can (a) charge you more and (b) structure the system such that most people will simply pay up because that is the path of least resistance (and that is what the carrier-coached media tells customers they have to do).
[General Topics] Stuart Little:
LG G2[emoji7]

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[General Topics] Cheddart:
Guys, I was at GT-I9082L, and now I got an MOTO G XT1033,that was the best buy I ever did. I recommend for those

Who want a cheap phone and keep with an amazing graphic and CPU performance ,buy and MOTO cellphone(G,X or E)

MOTO G XT1033

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[General Topics] pezza10:
It did end up being a Qualcomm variant with a 1.5GHz dual core processor, the i9210. This isn't too good for development but otherwise it's running really well on 4.1.2.

Sent from my GT-I9210
[General Topics] J V E:
hahaha why? :P
[General Topics] shubh_007:
There are few phones available from Chinese OEMs but I'm not sure about them. If I extend the budget to 20k do you think Huawei Honor 6 and Lenovo Vibe X2 are good options?
[General Topics] :
I am using nexus 5 32 GB model D821 (Rooted/Xposed)

I am student, doing engineering, plays games on nexus 5, and nexus 5 was my 1st android phone, never tried any custom rom but want to try CyanogenMod 12 stable, when it comes. Not tried any modification to system, because of study and all that.

Mobile for games, music, updates, stock android (I think it is great to use simple UI), and last Camera...

I want to buy new phone. I am stuck on nexus 6 (32 or 64) because I love being on stock and its developers support. Only problem is price. I can spend 64 GB variant price but not more than that. But problem is, I never used 32 GB full storage, and on nexus 5 I used only 18 GB storage. So which variant should I use 32 GB or 64 GB if you suggest me nexus 6. And which color should I buy? I am using nexus 5 black model, and in nexus 5 black model gives better grip than white one...

There are lots of mobiles coming and choosing from one of them is really difficult.

My first ever android phone is nexus 5, so what should be my next phone?

I can wait for 1 month, if any new mobile getting launched...

Some of them I consider :

Moto E (but its too low on specs)

Moto G 2nd Gen (low on specs)

Moto X 2nd Gen (Good but same price nexus 5)

Oneplus one (Great with low price but dont know whether to buy it or not?)

Nexus 6 (Great but high price)

As per other blogs, there is no replace yet for nexus 5. So suggest some good or should I continue with the same.? (So I can consider giving old nexus 5 to my younger brother.)

thanks in advance. Please read lengthy post. Confused a lot before buying :confused:

I am using nexus 5, which should be my next android? ;)
[General Topics] shubh_007:
Stick with nexus 5. Wait for new phones to come in 2015 and then choose among them. Nexus 5 is good enough for now.
[General Topics] thatBilly:
Got a Note 3 just now. Note 4 is nice but I'm skipping it, Note 5 will probably be my next.
[General Topics] shubh_007:
Ordered an Honor 6.
[General Topics] J V E:
Great buy!
[General Topics] s8freak:
OneplusOne has shipped so I'll be running it around the block a couple times to see if it's all its cracked up to be. If not? Buh Bye I'll dump it. It was cheap enough I'll get my money back on it.

I'm not giving up my S5 at all I love this phone.

"And on that bombshell it's time to end the show!"

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[General Topics] force70:
Ditch the OPO and get the Note 4 like Ax and myself freak, now that you figured out a way to fit a phablet in your skinny jeans lol.

Im still waiting to get my mitts on a nexus 6 white 64gb here in Canada, we gey everything last up here...except snow of course.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3 or 2
[General Topics] s8freak:
No root for the N4 my snowed in friend nor is there likely to be root. My friend gave me the invite so I thought I'd try it out. I can get my money back on it and it's a heck of a lot cheaper buying outright than any other "flagship" device. As far as skinny jeans well I just might have to sew on a bigger pocket.

I'm really waiting on the S6 and see from there if I stay with Samsung devices or jump to the M9.

My S5 is a fantastic device and one I'll likely keep for at least another year.

Yeah right who am I kidding I gotta have the latest and best every year LOL Stay warm up there bud.

"And on that bombshell it's time to end the show!"

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[General Topics] Stuart Little:
It has got:

- Beautiful screen

- no annoying buttons

- fast CPU

- enough ram

- decent design

- much development

- Amazing battery life

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[General Topics] Planterz:
Ditto. I've been recommending the LG G2 quite a bit lately too. Probably because I want one badly myself. To me, it's basically a Nexus 5 with a far bigger battery and a much better camera. Development isn't as expansive as with the Nexus 5 (but what is?), but there's plenty enough to find something you like. There's already 5.0 ROMs up and running too.
[General Topics] Ritvars:
I think that majority of us already know how you love your S5. You keep saying that in almost every post. :)