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[General Topics] shadowcore:
It is, but its quite expensive. €500+ when I can buy a snapdragon 835 device for 360-400 €
[General Topics] narshi shukla:
here in india, its cheapest sd 835 device,

nokia 8 is not dev friendly phone, cant rely on promise of hmd, though they will allow unlock bl, there will be less to no dev support.

cant say anything about sony devices, never tried and these devices are not so popular in india,

i have tried myself mi6, its excellent as me and many other indians are fond of Xiaomi devices and MIUI, only downside is small screen size and poorer front cam in low light comparing to competition.
[General Topics] vikey.toys@gmail.com:
allcall mix2 (wireless charge, big storage, full screen ) must be the market trend
[General Topics] OverkillSD:
So I have an s7 that is on its last legs and I'm looking for a phone to replace it with. I have a grandfathered plan with Verizon, but only for data (no tethering). Are there any phones that don't do the provisioning check, what with Nougat killing the primary function of FoxFi and all?

Goal: Have wireless hotspot w/o root on new phone using grandfathered plan
[General Topics] allmarketingtrends:
I always prefer iphone.
[General Topics] Marvomat:
LG G6 or Galaxy S7? I need a phone with good camera for less then 400 euros.
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
Between those 2 most people will say go for the g6. I've had terrible luck with lg reliability in the past. Everything g5 and previous basically was known for hardware defects. That said the s7 is getting older so the g6 might be no more likely to fail than an older s7. I'd go for the g6.
[General Topics] crownshyness:
Hi there, I'm new to the game. So my last phone (Huawei P10) is not usable at all after a fall and needs to be replaced. I was quite happy with the size and display, but I'd like the new one to be a little closer to stock Android. I don't mind spending a bit, but I wouldn't feel comfortable buying an S9 or something in that range. I've been looking at the 5T, but it seems a little to big. Any recommendations? Maybe just something to put LineageOS on? Not quite sure.
[General Topics] Amirk365:
Moto Z2?
[General Topics] Krzysieq:
Lenovo seems to be selling pretty much stock Android experience on their headsets. Otherwise Xiaomi offers a lot of bang for your buck if You're willing to spend time getting rid of MIUI and flashing in something that is usable. I own Xiaomi Mi Max and love it for the size of screen (6.4") and battery, but if You want something smaller, my Mrs has a Mi 6 and it's an absolutely stunning piece of tech (she has the ceramic version) at 5.15" of screen. They have something for everyone I guess, and soon enough they'll be pushing out Mi 7 in two screen sizes. Xiaomi unlock your bootloader without complaining, so flashing custom ROMs in isn't a problem.
[General Topics] narshi shukla:
Agree,

Xiaomi is developer friendly, though they are late to party in updating android version or release of kernel sources but development support for mi phones is too good.
[General Topics] shadowcore:
Galaxy S8 or Xperia XZ premium?
[General Topics] orever:
Cheap and easily hackable

Looking for a basic, cheap phone ($50-$100) that can run LineageOS. Can be a few years old. I only need it for Wifi connectivity and basic stuff like an alarm clock for streaming. Totally fine with something that's a few years old or more. Had a Nexus 7 2013, but it died. There are just too many options and I'm not very familiar with the Android device landscape.

Thanks.
[General Topics] narshi shukla:
Obviously s8

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Old oneplus one, any redmi 3 series phone, nexus 5,zuk z1, z2 etc, galaxy s4 are some of the options.
[General Topics] JonnyW710:
Lg stylo 3 plus
[General Topics] _sky.captain_:
This might be a dumb set of questions but I don't know the answers and can't find them anywhere that I trust as much as XDA. So here goes!

1. Can I buy a CDMA phone that is "unlocked" and use it on Verizon? I am tied to Verizon for the time being. I am thinking about the Pixel 2 XL but would welcome generic answers in case I change my mind.

2. If I buy an "unlocked" Pixel 2 XL, I assume that means it is SIM-unlocked (so I can move it to Verizon), not OEM-unlocked (so I can root it). Is this the correct understanding of "unlocked in this context?

3. If I am right about #2, is it possible to OEM-unlock the Pixel 2 XL, or otherwise get a way to root it?

Thanks a lot for any guidance.
[General Topics] vargasx2:
Note 8 or Pixel 2XL

Hi everyone!

I'm new to the game. I have an old Galaxy S4 which is about to die so I'm trying to decide what my next phone is going to be. I take a lot of photos and watch videos, use a lot social medias so my two chioces are Samsung galaxy note 8 and Pixel 2 XL. What would you guys suggest? Also I'm an engineering student, so I use the calculator and apps like wolfram alpha or similar.

Thanks :):o
[General Topics] force70:
Pixel 2 xl is a good choice.

Id go S9 plus over note 8 though due to the fingerprint sensor not being in an idiotic location and the stereo speakers.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[General Topics] _sky.captain_:
Ping ... anybody have insight on this? I'm also wondering if I'd need a custom ROM on the Pixel 2 XL to prevent Verizon from locking it with an OTA, or if it would stay OEM-unlocked even after an OTA.
[General Topics] anon1135:
what do u guys suggest for a budget front facing speaker phone with good battery life? this is a rare combination that's hard to find
[General Topics] narshi shukla:
Motorola phones:silly:
[General Topics] Ahmadraza8090:
I'm searching for original beats audio earphones that comes with HTC one m7. Wasted too much time searching on online shopping website. Several has came up with the pricing around 250-900/- inr. All duplicates...

Anyone know where I can get a genuine one or if anyone has one for sale. Hit me a DM. Thank you

Location - India
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
I'd go s9 due to still having a headphone jack.

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I'd go s9 or note 8 due to still having a headphone jack.
[General Topics] zixxorb:
Hello all!

So I'm looking to get a new android device soon but unfortunately I've no idea which one. Currently I have the Samsung galaxy j3 emerge and I'm a Samsung fan so I've been looking at those. I've come up with a list of things I'd like it to have (feature wise) so if you can give me recommendations based on this, it'd be amazing.

Requirements:

-Carrier: unlocked or able to be used on virgin mobile (I think almost all sprint phones can be. Correct me if I'm wrong)

-Nfc

-Amoled screen

-Latest Android

-Custom roms

-5ghz wifi support

-SD card slot

-Ir blaster (maybe. Optional but would be nice)

-Headphone jack (also optional I suppose. Can't believe I have to say that lol)

***Less than $500 USD***

If there's anything that might match this, or really close to it, that would be amazing. Also, will take other good recommendations as long as below $500.

Thanks guys!
[General Topics] narshi shukla:
Honor v10, lg v30, op5, 5t seems to be closest matching ur requirements
[General Topics] anon1135:
anyone know about Sony Xperia z phones? they seem like the best budget front facing speakers after all of my searching. there's a battery life thread for z2 model that can go over 10hr sot but that phone is a bit old and not easy to get. z5 however can be bought easily for under $200 usd but many are reporting bad battery life nowhere close to the older z2
[General Topics] Ishika.1:
Should I buy Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in 2018?

1. Is it genuinely best to buy it this year? (Because, since its OS is old (KitKat) and can be updated up to Marshmallow (as far as I got to know), so there might be problems after the updates, like some part or the whole mobile not working properly or some apps not responding properly to the updates etc. Furthermore, after warranty period, don't know whether it will be easy to replace its parts if required or not, because, it is an old model. I am buying it because of the air commands smart select and image clip, accuracy of stylus in writing, removable battery, 2.7 GHz quad core, 3 GB RAM and USB host. My most uses will be limited to writing notes, web browsing including downloading and uploading files, connecting SSD to it and transferring files to and fro, messaging, listening and watching audio and video files and WhatsApp. I will download very few apps like 2-3 which are very necessary).

2. I want to connect either 1TB or 2TB SSD to it. So, will it function properly without hanging or slow speed? (Of course, I'll connect the SSD to a power bank. The SSD will mostly contain audio and video files. I am not expecting look and build from the mobile but a speedy performance in any scenario).

3. I am opting for a new mobile (because, since it is an old model so the used refurbished mobiles might have speedy performance issues and battery might not long last), which I'll get from online store. One store has it for around $500 and the other for around $650. Is this decision best or not?

I genuinely need help in this matter because I don't have a smartphone for more than a year and a half, but have a basic feature phone. And I have been searching information about this mobile for the past 3-4 months and now my decision is near to final. Still, if there are some genuine stuffs which seriously negates this device then I will reconsider my decisions. I will be very thankful for the replies.
[General Topics] JonnyW710:
The M7 didn't come with actual Beats headphones. The headphones were designed to look like beats and were actually made by HTC. HTC just took advice from beats and implemented it in to their headphones.
[General Topics] RBEmerson:
My wife's S5 is almost dead (screen, battery, and probably processor) - assume it's only slightly better than bricked.

The new phone

must

be rootable, usable with VZW, and costs less than $750 needed for a factory Pixel 2. I currently have an S7 and wouldn't mind buying it again but rooting it was a challenge (up yours VZW!!). If I weren't stuck with VZW, I'd take a GSM-only phone. With VZW, that's out.
[General Topics] force70:
Look for an OG pixel XL, should be cheaper than the 2XL but your giving up 2 main improvements over the 2 XL also.

Id save up a bit more and get the 2.

Not sure if the One plus 5T works on cdma but that could be an option if it does

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[General Topics] royce321:
I am looking for a replacement phone now......i've had straight talk for quite awhile now and am getting tired of the same price for a service thats only getting slower on the data side....gonna try mint sim as its half the price for the same 10 gigs

anyways I am one of those sticklers that just has to have a hard home button on a phone as its a good reassurance for the eventual program crash I cannot stand the blasted software buttons

i've been thinking of getting a s7 edge for awhile and have been waiting for prices to drop....however its now to the point where I cannot buy the thing retail and have to head towards online sources such as ebay and mercari as theres no way i'm paying $330 for a phone thats broken before and will again aka refurbished or even more for a "new" phone that has likely been used and is already has a slightly burned in screen....i'm surprised at the prices for phones that have broken screens, burn in, or worse :(

i'm currently using a samsung galaxy prime and its a pile of #)$#* but it works for now

I don't do anything heavy on the phone......just stream video and the random game here n there...preferably 64gb as even though theres sd backup, onboard is usually faster i'm assuming

can anyone recommend an alternative to the s7 edge such as the nokia 8 or something?

thought about the samsung note 4 but the lack of up to date software is making me going hmm....a work buddy had a note 5 and eventually replaced it with the 8 as it apparently has horrible battery life

eek that went on for awhile....any help would be appreciated :)
[General Topics] anon1135:
hmm options seem limited if u need a physical home button I can't remember many at all. if u can accept phones without them there a lot of great budget choices though. how about a fingerprint scanner that's also a home button?
[General Topics] RBEmerson:
Pixel costs keep going past my comfort point, to say nothing of my wife's comfort point. Since I know the unlocked S7 can be rooted, I bought a second SM G930U (from Best Buy - $470+tax). There's no hope of having TWRP, etc. but I can live with that. The reason to root is to support TI, V4A, etc. instead of completely re-designing the phone custom ROM's, etc. This isn't my preferred choice but, cursed with using VZW, it's the closest I'll get to that.

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What he said. Holding out for a mechanical home button, unless there's some compelling reason for needing one, is overly limiting one's options. In my case, buying a flamingo pink Pixel 2XL for $9.99 would be a deal breaker.

Just kidding...
[General Topics] royce321:
I was thinking about that as an alternative therefore the consideration of a nokia 8 phone since it looks similar to the s7 edge size wise

exactly! room for customization is definitely needed for this purchase

on the bright side with verzion you have that app that live streams games for free including the previous superbowl :)

A pink phone of any flavor would be a bit silly but thankfully thats what skins and cases are for :)

as for the pixel 2xl my brother purchased one recently......not a huge fan of the blueish screen when panning
[General Topics] anon1135:
try looking up ZTE blade v8 pro on amazon that's the best/cheapest I could find with a home button. around 150 usd for good dual camera, higher than 3k mah battery, qc 2.0 and energy efficient snapdragon 625 processor but I saw reviews say ZTE updates suck. rare to find phones available with specs that cheap and working lte bands in the US. similar ones would probably cost about 50+ dollars more with missing bands, no home button, worse battery or camera. good luck

I used to see them being sold on bestbuy site but looks like they're sold out now
[General Topics] RBEmerson:
If your primary concern is just to buy another phone, do some homework with Google. There are lots of lists and lots of reviews. You know what you want out of a phone more than we do. Pick the carrier that matches your needs. Again, you know what you want better than we do. Gently meant, XDA really isn't the place to be asking these questions - androidcentral, etc., etc. are better places for a simple "which phone should I buy".

If your question is I want a phone I can root, then you're in the right place. But... not every phone that seems to be The Phone for you can be rooted. Expect your choices to be limited. You may not even be able to get "the latest and greatest" and have a rooted phone. This situation is exactly why I pulled the trigger on a second S7 rather than an S8 or S9. I need to be drop-dead certain I can root what I buy.

In general, Verizon is IMNSHO about as evil a carrier as exists. The phone you pay good money for probably can't be rooted. It's going to have tons of bloatware. The service isn't cheap. International service is stupid expensive ($25 / 100 Mb - yes, Mb). I'd drop it in a New York minute if I could be 100% certain the replacement carrier had coverage equal to or better than VZW's. I live on the edge of a dark zone although only about 25-30 miles from Philadelphia. I tried AT&T and was able to break the contract because AT&T left me in the dark here and too many other places along the East Coast. We often travel in "the sticks". VZW coverage there is surprisingly good. The choice is "be able to use the phone" vs. "might as well be bricked, although not paying a lot for the service".

Again, all of the above is meant to be kind advice. :)
[General Topics] JonnyW710:
This is the place to ask about a new phone though? This forum subject is literally labeled "what's your next phone/ WHAT SHOULD I BUY" that means this section is specifically to talk about buying phones. Take your ass somewhere else. If it wasn't allowed the whole God damn page would be deleted, but guess what it's right here for us all to comment on.
[General Topics] RBEmerson:
Anger management problems maybe?
[General Topics] kemdroid:
Dude's just making a valid point.
[General Topics] 21-Savage:
If anybody knows where I can get an AXON 7 for cheap I'd be grateful. That's the exact phone I'm moving on to even though I love my G3.
[General Topics] kemdroid:
Lg g3? Check swappa but be careful.
[General Topics] JonnyW710:
I don't know what part was angry? Cause I said God damn? I mean I was just pointing out the facts. "Swearing" is actually a form of putting emphasis on a statement. It doesn't always mean anger. Also "take your ass somewhere" is in no way anger. It is like when someone says "GTFO".

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Agreed with kemdroid, check swappa. I haven't personally bought from them so I have no input on the website, but it's who I hear everyone goes through for buying used phones.
[General Topics] Maya765:
In my view Google Pixel 2 XL could be great choice. Its even on the list of the best phones of 2018. The best camera on the market, good battery life, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. Its quite expensive toy but it is worth any price :)
[General Topics] Ishika.1:
Should I buy Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in 2018?

1. Is it genuinely best to buy it this year? (Because, since its OS is old (KitKat) and can be updated up to Marshmallow (as far as I got to know), so there might be problems after the updates, like some part or the whole mobile not working properly or some apps not responding properly to the updates etc. Furthermore, after warranty period, don't know whether it will be easy to replace its parts if required or not, because, it is an old model. I am buying it because of the

air commands smart select and image clip, accuracy of stylus in writing, removable battery, 2.7 GHz quad core

, 3 GB RAM and USB host. My most uses will be limited to writing notes, web browsing including downloading media files especially from YouTube and uploading files to online storage, connecting SSD to it and transferring files to and fro, messaging, listening and watching audio and video files. I will download very few apps like 2-3 which are very necessary).

2. I want to connect either 1TB or 2TB SSD to it. So, will it function properly without hanging or slow speed? (Of course, I'll connect the SSD to a power bank. The SSD will mostly contain audio and video files. I am not expecting build from the mobile but a speedy performance in any scenario).

3. I am opting for a new mobile (because, since it is an old model so the used refurbished mobiles might have speedy performance issues and battery might not long last), which I'll get from online store. Also, I don't want the scratches, missing paints etc. from the refurbished mobile. One store has a new mobile for around $500 and the other one (Amazon) has it for for around $650. Is this decision best or not?

I genuinely need help in this matter because I don't have a smartphone for more than a year and a half, but have a basic feature phone. And I have been searching information about this mobile for the past 3-4 months and now my decision is near to final. Still, if there are some genuine stuffs which seriously negates this device then I will reconsider my decisions. I will be very thankful for the replies.
[General Topics] dwh2o13:
Just out of curiosity, do you happen to own one?
[General Topics] force70:
I do and agree with this person except the part about best 0f 2018 since the pixel 3 will be better of course.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[General Topics] dwh2o13:
Considering the phone but no expandable memory and no headphone jack are minor drawbacks for me. The camera and overall performance might push me to getting it.
[General Topics] chrish9309:
So I ordered a redmi note 5 pro finally once I could find one and just cancelled my order I got to checking and the lte channels are not the same as Verizon so I had a few questions 1. Was I correct in cancelling 2. Are there any that work for Verizon Thanks ahead of time
[General Topics] narshi shukla:
Sorry but Xiaomi focuses on Indian and Chinese markets, i m Indian so Xiaomi devices are popular here.

I doubt if these devices will support proper connectivity, only few mi devices supports global bands.
[General Topics] chrish9309:
Thank you, I've seen and heard of a few but no new ones for USA Verizon Band 2 and 4, They really do make so great stuff maybe someday they will expand there reach of course then I'll probably have to pay USA Samsung prices
[General Topics] narshi shukla:
Xiaomi already confirmed they will enter US in next year.
[General Topics] chrish9309:
Did some looking the only one that would work for me is the mix 2 but it's so expensive I might as well buy a note 8
[General Topics] nimbulan:
I'm hoping somebody can help me find a phone because I'm having a ton of trouble locating one that matches.

Requirements: SD card slot preferrably (128 GB storage may work), 3.5mm audio jack, preferably work on AT&T bands (12 and 17 primarily,) and I am very interested in MicroG so I need to be able to install some sort of custom ROM that supports signature spoofing like LineageOS or AOSP. I'm not worried about features as long as it has decent performance.
[General Topics] džejms din:
Country: Serbia/Balkan

Carrier: Unlocked / mts

Price: Off, 300e limit

Size Preference: No more then 5,2'.

What will it be used for: Camera, light usage.

Preferred brands: Don't care as long they update.

Other: Camera better or in range with Huawei p9

Hello,

I will sell my P9 soon, and i will have around 300e to get a new phone. Now, P9 is 2016 flagship, and in camera range (most important for me, because i don't have other camera equipment) closest phones are S7 and 6S.. also price is around 250e ish. Problem is that both (all 3 to be exact) phones are near or damn near eol. That makes me think should i get one of them and then swtich up in maybe 6 months or pick some decent midrange from 2017/2018 and have future proof. As for iOS vs Android i don't really care. Never used iOS tho, that might be fun..and i ususaly set Android stock and minimal as possible. Only social media i use is Instagram and most of my battery went on either music, or browsing reddit. In camera deparment features are not so needed, also i don't do night photos or videos. So still photos and maybe OIS would be nice.
[General Topics] Nosferatu.:
Looking for a TABLET.

I tried using Google without much avail.

Currently when my wife and I travel we use our laptop to binge watch multimedia while sitting on an airplane. We figured for smaller space and longer battery life a tablet may not be a bad idea. I haven't owned a tablet since the NEXUS 7 (2013) and don't know much about them these days.

My quick searches online show tablets with Android 4.4, 5.1, & 6.0. That's crazy!

I'm looking for one that is mod friendly. (e.g. custom ROM for Nougat/Oreo with Magisk/SuperSU support). Most of the models I look for I cross search in Google with XDA and don't find much.

Obviously want a decent screen and decent headphone jack for audio. Likely need an SD card for additional media storage.

Lastly not looking to spend a ton of money on it to the point it would be cost prohibitive (e.g. just go buy a new laptop at that point).

Thanks!
[General Topics] Anas Rahman:
You can have a look at lenovo's tablet range
[General Topics] Notorio:
HTC One X+. Considering I only paid 1 cent (literally, it was on sale on Amazon) I won't have a problem upgrading unless the retail is ridiculous...
[General Topics] Georgfoc:
I am thinking about an Nexus 4 or Nokia 920
[General Topics] clyphox:
Nope, the bullet bit you :what:
[General Topics] dfreake:
if i dont die for the next 2 or 3 years i get the next nexus

nyanyanyanyanyanyanyanyanyanyanyan
[General Topics] barondebxl:
Im thinking HTC one X+ or Nexus 4