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[General Topics] trinilu27:
right you are 350rocket....I'm sure if I had one of there high end phones I would feel differently....I've owned and bricked about every budget phone out there...I guess I prefer LG because I've had a lot of them...budget and high end....I also think (just my opinion) LG has made some big strides in the last few years over any other phone ....but maybe I'm just undecisive....I've had my first galaxy s5 for about 5 weeks and I'm love it....more ram and a bigger screen would be groovy....and not to mention it already had 5.0 lollipop so no root what so ever as of yet...
[General Topics] Yellowflash99:
... and still looking good. I remember back my very first htc phone was the window 6.1 powered Touch HD back in 2010 which I kept until I intentionally broke it 3 years later. I took the plunge into the amazing world of Android in 2012 with the HTC Desire HD which ended up stolen just after a year. Felt like I was cursed with htc phone then decided to get the galaxy note 2...
[General Topics] force70:
Yeah Id completely dismiss xiaomi at this point with their new locked bootloader BS policy.

Sent from my Nexus 6P, Note 5, Note 4 or Nexus 6
[General Topics] trinilu27:
yup the the locked bootloader is a deal braker for me also....that's my hang up with htc...every phone and every bootloader locked down and s on
[General Topics] zelendel:
As many are coming to understand you will find that you have only 2 choices comming soon. Modding with a nexus or using any other device and they all being locked down.

Most do it for security versions others like Xiaomi are doing it for other reasons.
[General Topics] TheKingKong:
Looking for Dual Sim phone with 2 x 3g/4g antenna

Any dual sim phone on the market, which allows 3g voice calls on 2nd Sim, if Primary Sim is used for Data (4g/3g).

Service providers are phasing out 2g services here, and will totally stop 2g services in a year's time.
[General Topics] kixxth:
my next will be lg v10 or g5
[General Topics] joelk2:
honor 7

redmi 3 (not note)

oneplus x

which should i choose?
[General Topics] trinilu27:
As many are coming to understand you will find that you have only 2 choices comming soon. Modding with a nexus or using any other device and they all being locked down.

Most do it for security versions others like Xiaomi are doing it for other reasons.

............so my question is where did u come up with this info....only choice will be nexus?...that would be fine...never owned a nexus phone but I have the tablet and I love it other then no option for SD card......but is this true facked or is this just where u see it going in the future???

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can someone please explain how I quote a person's post to add to my reply so I don't look like a moron randomly jumping into everyone conversation....thanks and I'm using xda premium 4.apk
[General Topics] s8freak:
Yeah I've had that problem with the XDA premium app I use Tapatalk now

"And on that bombshell!"

Sent from Smokin G928C Rockin Audax+MM
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
I don't know why anyone would pay for this junk app. It's always been the most unreliable app I've used. Tapatalk is less buggy but still a pain to use I find.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Xda premium is free ..but i agree it's the most buggy app i ever seen.
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
Sorry my mistake. Normally premium means paid. This time they just called it premium to contradict reality lol
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
It was a paid app but they change it to free after some time lol
[General Topics] trinilu27:
it was a payed apk when i........um aquired it.....I'll take the advice....time to give tapatalk a shot..
[General Topics] Yellowflash99:
That's right 3g must be standard nowadays.
[General Topics] kenny_cfc:
Depends on what are you looking for. For eg: A better camera or a better battery.
[General Topics] FanboyStudios:
If you are on a extremely low budget like I am... You might like the Coolpad Arise 5560S. It has a 1.2 GHZ dual core processor and 512 MB of RAM. You can root it and it takes very well to lots of tweaking. There is no custom recovery yet, but it is easily recoverable if soft-bricked by flashing the stock rom using the factory tools. It runs well, especially when rooted and is AOSP. There is only one bloat app (Touchpal Keyboard). You may like it and not consider it bloatware, but I don't. Available from Kroger Stores (Dillon's, Gerbes, ect.) for a measly $20, or Scratch Wireless (With Free Cell Service Every Month) for $100.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
512mb ? Seriously he can get a moto g 1st gen , or a used lg g2 at 70$ with 2Gb of ram and snapdragon 800 and good custom roms choice
[General Topics] kos26:
Need help deciding on my next phone. I have two lines eligible for upgrade on AT&T. I have the Nexus 6 now, thinking about the S7 Edge or the G5. If I order the S7 this week I get a free pair of the Samsung Gear VR goggles. Not a big deal, but a bonus. I do want root, which may not come or even be possible on the S7. I'm not sure about the G5, I had the G3 and was rooted, no custom recovery at the time.
[General Topics] trinilu27:
things have changed with the g3....more options for roms and cwm and team win have many compatible recoverys...any who, I just ran across a g4 and a low price...haven't herd much on the g4....I had the g2 and g3 and was happy with both...anyone know about the g4?....is it an improvement over the g3?....thanks
[General Topics] EricLandis:
I'm planning to buy Samsung galaxy s7. Maybe this december for christmas.
[General Topics] DarkCobraSK:
By then there might be something better to look forward to. Hehehe
[General Topics] force70:
By then we will be gearing up for the S8 probably lol, its a never ending cycle!

Sent from my Nexus 6P, Note 5, Note 4 or Nexus 6
[General Topics] Planterz:
That's why I just wait a year until the price goes down. I'm loving my Nexus 6, running PureNexus (on yours and others' recommendations) with ElementalX kernel. Stable, fast (80K+ Antutu, no OC), and only cost me $340 rather than $700.
[General Topics] manosdk:
New phone

Well i am owner of a moto g 4g with cm 12.1 ,but i decided to get a new phone, 420 euros max.

So i cheked on some phones in this price range and i found nexus 5p ,oneplus two,note 4.i want a phone with good battery ,good screen with sd 805 and up thats what i am focusing.what should i buy? I cant always trust specs so thats why i ask you becauase i want answers from people that probably owned the phone or even have had it in their hands for a short period of time.Sorry for my bad english.
[General Topics] Max.mk:
hi, I'm looking for a 7-8" Android Tablet. GPS, 3g, good resolution and screen is a must. Something like Xiaomi MiPad or Nvidia Shield K1 with 3g. What would you recommend? Thanks.
[General Topics] jimbob999:
Ok people I am finding it so hard to buy my next phone. My current Z1 Compact has a dead battery issue so instead of paying some fee to get it replaced I thought I'd put the money towards a new phone. Now I have had iphones before, and I really liked my Z1 compact, so there really is no brand loyalty with me (my apple 4s is still going strong as music player).

Now I love the look for the Samsung S7 but that is one phone I wont be able to afford! I'm looking at a budget of around £300 (UK), I really don't want a phablet or something that is bigger then 5" but I could be persuaded if it was good enough. I like big storage so an SD card would be beneficial.

The Z5 compact on paper looks ideal, but have been reading around and there seems to be a few issues and complaints (could just be the norm), and so I am really stuck on which phone to get.

Any ideas or recommendation to point me in the right direction would be fantastic.

-Around £300 (will buy from any store/website)

-Nothing really bigger then 5" (I like using one hand)

-Decent sized storage (>64gb)

-Any brand/OS

:) Thanks
[General Topics] :
Z3 compact. Strong battery, easy use and fast updates from sony. Search for easily used on the market, so the battery won't suffer to much. Or go to your carrier and ask for an "upgrade".

Else samsung galaxy alpha/a5 2016 or huawei p8 (lite)/ honor 6 or 7.
[General Topics] SirVer:
While I haven't used or held it, the Nexus 6 seems like a good choice, and it saves you a bunch of cash. You could probably find something better with your budget, but as someone who's coming from something as relatively dev-friendly as the Moto G, you might prefer a Nexus.

Comment on the OnePlus Two: looks decent (the fingerprint scanner design ruins it for me), and feels very nice in hand. One of my friends has it, and it seems very fluid, no lags while I was looking. However, he has noted the temperature issue - it gets warm even on moderate tasks, and progressively hotter with usage. Ambient temperature could be a contributing factor (I live in India), so while it might be OK in other places, I would not recommend it if you live somewhere with even close to tropical climate. Don't know if that's a valid concern, but I have noticed that devices tend to heat up faster in such weather.
[General Topics] jimbob999:
Would you buy the Z3 compact over the Z5 compact??? Price wise in places I haven't found too much of a difference. Just thinking Z5 compact may be better suited in the long run (newb input right there!)

Thanks for the advice, will have a look into the others! :)
[General Topics] SirVer:
I wouldn't, honestly. Not because it's bad, but because it's difficult to justify paying that much for a phone with only 2 gigs of RAM. I have no doubt that it'll be enough, but at ~$450, "enough" isn't enough.

From your initial specifications, it sounds like the honor 7 is right up your alley: good processor, 3 gigs of RAM, decent camera, metal build, FHD, fingerprint sensor, and 16/64 GB internal (though apparently there's an "enhanced" edition that's exactly the same except it has 32 GB, Marshmallow out of the box, and a slightly higher price tag). The weak point is its GPU; it is, quite frankly, (EDIT: not good). Relatively speaking. Very conflicting reports on that: some people say there are performance issues, other say it runs Asphalt 8 perfectly, and everything in between. I seriously considered it when looking for a device recently, and only decided against it because the G3 looked more futureproof to me. Here's the XDA review for it:

http://www.xda-developers.com/honor-7-xda-review/

Can't really think of anything else that ticks all your boxes. Xiaomi might have some candidates, but I don't know their lineup very well. You'd also have to make sure they support the 3G/4G bands where you live.

EDIT: Apparently, XDA (or Tapatalk) auto-censors posts, and decided that the colloquial term for excrement was worthy of said censorship. *bewildered shrug*
[General Topics] trinilu27:
you have no brand loyalty????....OK so here's what u need to do...go out and bye the new I phone......that way the next time we talk to you you will be 100% android.....allso no matter what phone u own after that, no matter how crappy it may be...at least u will be able to say (at least it's not as bad as that stupid iPhone)

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oh and your welcome
[General Topics] SirVer:
He's already mentioned that he's used and enjoyed an iPhone. Your post is invalid.
[General Topics] trinilu27:
yea I know .......more of a joke...to early?
[General Topics] SirVer:
Oh. Sorry. ?

It was kinda hard to tell. Maybe a little more over the top next time? ?
[General Topics] trinilu27:
I'll see what I can do .....and wile I'm at it maybe I'll push my opinions as well as my deep (and sometimes creepy) true blue hate for IOS and really any apple products on to others.....just maybe:)
[General Topics] SirVer:
Be my guest. ?

Seriously though; you're not alone. While I don't hate all Apple products (don't really like any of them either), it's kind of weird how much I hate iOS now, seeing as my first smart device ever was an iPod touch, and how much I loved that thing. Ah whatever, I'm in greener pastures now... Geddit? 'Cause it's Android...

Imma stop now. ?
[General Topics] trinilu27:
right you are My friend.....and it's kind of like the religion or politics thing....we could go on and on and on about it a never really get anywhere with it....but thanks because you did just make my gray morning a little bit brighter...
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
I don't understand people who keep saying 2GB of ram is not enough , it is more than enough for a phone , specially if the skin is well optimised it is perfect.
[General Topics] s8freak:
My next and quite possibly last...nah who am I kidding is my Gold S7 Edge that found its gorgeous self in my hands yesterday afternoon

"And on that bombshell!"

Sent from my smokin G935A
[General Topics] SirVer:
?

I'm well aware that 2 gigs is enough (not more than enough; that's only on AOSP or custom); I used one as my daily driver for a year and a half, and I'd still be using it now, if it didn't break so many times. However, when he's paying that much, 2 gigs is kind of a rip off, especially when no other phone has less than 3 at that price point. And each additional GB *does* make a difference, so it's not like it'd be a meaningless spec bump either.
[General Topics] trinilu27:
yesterday?...well that's more then enough time to get the feal for the phone!!..tell us all about it!.....ha ha no really hows the s7 so far?
[General Topics] s8freak:
I've got a full charge so I'll be testing the battery life today. I run everything full on it is the only way to test battery life in my opinion.

The feel is very sleek and sexy I haven't had a lot of time to explore it yet.

It's quite snappy as well personally I haven't noticed to much lag at all.

I'll put a Case Mate thin style case on it and hope for a good tempered glass screen protector. That I don't have hope for since I couldn't find a good one for my S6 Edge Plus.

"And on that bombshell!"

Sent from my smokin G935A
[General Topics] obscuresword:
I agree. Even 1 GB is enough to run a phone smoothly. 2 GB is needed if you don't want apps refreshing lol.
[General Topics] SirVer:
Not if you use Chrome or Firefox. Or do more multitasking than average. I do both, and I never realized how much better some extra RAM can make things until I upgraded, especially when you run an average of at least 10 tabs in Chrome. I honestly would hate to go back now.
[General Topics] obscuresword:
Chrome and Firefox are pretty terrible on mobile in my opinion. Dolphin is the better option. Yeah the extra GB of ram is good for multitasking. It is the sweet spot.
[General Topics] SirVer:
Yeah, they're not very memory efficient, but I prefer Chrome's UI to pretty much everything else, including Dolphin. Not to mention auto sync. If I had to choose another browser, I'd probably go for Opera.

BTW, I'm not actually using Chrome; I use RSBrowser, and the performance gains are small, but noticeable, and I assume that it would be even more noticeable on an older device.
[General Topics] aerithanne:
Is the nexus 5x worth a try? I have a Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Pocket and a Galaxy S4 Snapdragon and I am intrigued by the nexus 5x. The only downside is it does not have an sd card slot. So, is it worth to try the nexus 5x ?
[General Topics] trinilu27:
Iv got the nexus7 tablet also with no SD slot.....stupidest thing Google has ever came up with...glad they pulled there heads out....any way I love it and can't wait to get a nexus phone...I'd say any nexus is worth a shot...
[General Topics] obscuresword:
Yeah I like Chrome's and Firefox's UI better too. I don't use Auto Sync though. Opera is all right too.
[General Topics] Planterz:
I'd personally get the Z3 Compact over the Z5. The SD801 is more than enough for a 720p screen and the SD810 is kinda overkill, so all you're really losing out on by going with the Z3C is the fingerprint scanner. Maybe another minor improvement here and there, but not enough to justify the cost difference.

The OnePlus X is an interesting alternative, but I don't think you'd like it over another Sony. You'd miss having the stereo front-facing speakers, waterproofness, and camera button. Plus it gets like half the battery life.
[General Topics] jimbob999:
Thanks for the help guys!

Kinda interesting that you lot tend to fancy the Z3 compact over the Z5 compact. I've found a decent deal where there is only £30 between the two. Not really fussed about the fingerprint scanner, but the extra internal storage is a bonus that might win me over. Although I'm not hearing great things about the SD810.

Had a look at the OnePlus X and the Honor 7 and I think they may be lacking in the odd feature here and there. Although the Honor 7 does look a bit tasty for how much you pay, but again I could pay a little bit more and get a Z3/Z5 compact. The Honor 7 may just be that bit too big as no doubt I will get a decent/bulkt case for it :(

Decisions Decisions!!! One thing is for sure, I am tired of carrying a power bank around with me!!!
[General Topics] Planterz:
[MENTION=7332196]jimbob999[/MENTION] Are Xiaomi devices available where you are? The newly released Mi 4s looks like it might fit the bill. I see them on eBay from China for about $350USD, so it should be within your price range. SD808, 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM (plus microSD ), 5" 1080p screen, and 3260mAh battery. Supports LTE on bands 1/3/7. Of course, you'll have to deal with the goofy Chinese interface (many Chinese phones like these customize Android to more resemble iOS).
[General Topics] utsavr03:
confused between nexus 6 and 5x

hey guys,

I am buying a new phone and need a suggestion.

before you suggest there is a thing about me is that i don't change my phone too frequently and i use it for a looong period of time. my galaxy s3 just broke few days ago that i bought in 2013 and so buying new phone so please suggest a phone after taking into considering this fact.

now i am confused between nexus 6 and 5x

confusion goes like this "5x vs 6"

1.) faster cpu vs slightly slower one - there is not so big difference but worth for a good comparison

2.) newer vs older - as google stops support for older devices and updates shall be stopped for 6 soon before for 5x

3.) 2 GB vs 3 GB RAM - as a samsung phone user, i know how important this thing is, lower ram makes u go crazy like things don't work smoothly and random reboots and app crashes *phew*

4.) USB type C vs type B - i read or heard somewhere that many phone manufacturers are not keen to manufacture phones with type C port and so cables shall be costlier and not easily available, situation may change in near future but its still a question

5.) fingerprint sensor - not a point for me as i can use phone without it with traditional pin or password protection without any problem, so ignore this point

and i am from india and i don't know how after sales services of LG and Motorola are, and it becomes a point of comparison, may be?! :confused:

and please if you have any other point to give clear view why one is better than the other then please include that in ur suggestion
[General Topics] SirVer:
Nexus 6 is definitely more future proof than the 5X, since it has more RAM. 2 GB on a Nexus will still do very well, but if you're using it for 3+ years, I can't recommend it, as apps seem to be getting heavier and heavier every day. Also, even if official updates stop coming for the 6, easy-to-flash builds will still be available for a while; N5 is running Marshmallow, and it's only a year older than your S3.

Do you specifically want a Nexus? An alternative with good firmware update cycles could be the Xperia Z3, if you cab get it for within your budget. However, the only reason to get it instead of the Nexus 6 would be waterproofing and the smaller screen; 6" is still too big for many people. If that's not a problem, then it looks like the Nexus 6 is your best choice.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
I would go with the nexus 6 to be honest , bigger battery , 3GB of ram , dual front speaker , bigger display , better build quality..etc
[General Topics] Kitarist:
What phone actually has the best battery perfomance right now? :)
[General Topics] SirVer:
Maybe the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (4000 mAh?!), or the Moto X Play, or something. Or a Huawei phone.

Normally, I'd say Xperia here, but their reluctance to move to beefier batteries is holding them back, though STAMINA mode is still great.
[General Topics] trinilu27:
why manufacturers have not started using the lipo polymer batteries is beyond me 10 times the run time as a lithium ion the downside they catch fire or blow up it's like a grenade in your hand or pocket

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But then again maybe I just answered my own question
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
LG G flex , Galaxy A9 , Xperia Z2/Z3 , Mate 8 , Redmi Note 3 , S6 active...etc , but the best is the Gionee marathon M5 , 5.5" screen with 720p resolution , 6020mah battery , in one word : BEAST.
[General Topics] SirVer:
Nah man, you have a point - but we need more. I'm thinking nuclear batteries. Sure, you risk a minature live action reenactment of Fallout 3 if you look at it funny, but it's worth it if we can play Candy Crush for another couple of hours. ?
[General Topics] trinilu27:
see thats what I was thinking....if I can multitask and hard gaming and only charge my device every other day??....I can live with one leg or arm or both...
[General Topics] SirVer:
Yup - go hard or go home. ??
[General Topics] myawan:
I would go for Nexus 5x because of it's manageable size, better camera, better processor, finger print sensor and more support for official upgrades.
[General Topics] andreww88:
I have a Galaxy Note now. But, I really really like the Asus Padfone and will be very interested in it when it decides to finally make a grand release. Lol.
[General Topics] timkl1:
Definitely Samsung s3 but a Samsung note for home use
[General Topics] Riverch:
HTC One X5 or iPhone5. What I am using right now is HTC Desire HD.
[General Topics] MikeyMike01:
Galaxy Nexus would be a better option than an SGS 2.
[General Topics] misternest:
My next phone will probably be the S3 or the S4. My purchase of an S3 will be contingent upon how the S4 does. If it turns out to be a disappointment, then I'll buy the S3 and wait until they improve the S4 or I'll just get an S5 (if they call it that.)
[General Topics] Cakestrike:
Re

I think ill go with the next nexus Phone
[General Topics] Att.Fan1982:
If the rumors of the next nexus device are true, it will be a tough decision deciding between the nexus and the note 2.....

Sent From An Awesome Jelly Bean'd Galaxy Note
[General Topics] brett_93_ex:
I will try to go with the SIII
[General Topics] ulver7:
I have the GS2 for another year and with the power of Dorimanx it will last forever.

RR 3.0.9 / Dorimanx 5.84
[General Topics] adomm420:
I will try going with galaxy s2 or if rumors are real with galaxy s3 mini with 4" screen O:)
[General Topics] RenLB:
First post :D

I'm thinking about moving up from a Galaxy S2 to a Galaxy Note 2. But i don't know, maybe another device similar and or better than Note 2 will come along, we'll see :) love the android world.
[General Topics] ansa1234:
i´m undecided. the current phones are too large for me.i would like a good phone with a maximum size of 4". but the phones with this size haves bad and old hardware.interesting is the xiaomi Mi-2, but you don´t get this in germany :(
[General Topics] spireite_uk:
Not seen many people say the new HTC One X+, are people not bothered? Most people seem to be taling about the new Nexus, but I don't see a release date for that yet.
[General Topics] undercover:
Won't get it just because htc is taking a p***s. They ve done the same thing with Sensation/XE. Release phone with shortcomings and then half a year later release updated phone that should have been released initially. Not giving HTC my money. Only if nexus 5 is true, as it will be under control of Google, and will get direct updates.

So, it's either nexus 5 or galaxy note 2 for me. Nexus 5 with rumoured specs (or better) preferably.
[General Topics] erbil gazette:
I think the next sony xperia x Phone:cool: