yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] mjolne:
It's going to be a SGS3, there's some nice AOSP ROMs in the Galaxy S III Android Development thread. :D
[General Topics] josephnero:
its canceled as far as I know
[General Topics] gagdude:
Or you can root and ROM immediately after buying. No save/wipe/restore, stick to one ROM, and it takes 2 hours tops.:D
[General Topics] hiphopshop:
my next smartphone is smart 2 vodafone, hope that all good..
[General Topics] dynastydoc:
phone

either SIII or note 2...... actually hoping for the next nexus to come out and be worthwhile.
[General Topics] backdream_liu:
Samsung Galaxy S4:silly:
[General Topics] smartphonedude:
Razr maxx hd
[General Topics] theindywilsons:
Have the SIII

I've got the SIII, so I'd have to say they haven't invented the next phone I will have, and probably won't for a couple years.
[General Topics] backdream_liu:
anyother, It must a android device.
[General Topics] yohanip:
Windows Phone 8 and OpenWEBOs phones! :D

but if definitely will go for sure to OpenWEBOs phones..
[General Topics] n3wDaddy77:
Next Nexus (depending on mfg), or Galaxy SIII, or Droid RAZR HD Maxx
[General Topics] bryank930:
My current contract ends March 8th and I'm looking to switch carriers to Verizon because of a discount I get through work.

I'm not sure what phone I should go with. I have a Galaxy S4 now...Do I hold out for the Galaxy S6, or just go with the S5? Or maybe something else?

Suggestions?
[General Topics] force70:
Arent all the verizon devices bootloaders locked?

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] bryank930:
I have no idea. But that's a major letdown if it's true.
[General Topics] force70:
Pop over to the verizon forums and have a look around...im resonably sure its true...at&t is doing it now also.

Hope im wrong about verizon

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] s8freak:
Locked as tight as AT&T
[General Topics] ubigred:
Only option is Sprint and T-Mobile..... Easy rooting and flashing.
[General Topics] riahc3:
This isnt directed at any member here, just at the XDA staff.

This is the exact (I don't read rules either) thing I was talking about

I am sure others have suffered the same thing as me: Post a request for their next phone, members trying to help other members that have previously requested THEIR next phone, my request gets pushed a page back and noone sees it and cannot help because they havent seen it.

A sticky (I don't read rules) huge thread is NOT viable for a "Next smartphone" discussion. Each request with its requirements, needs, preferences, etc. should be posted in several threads in a section that is dedicated SOLELY for the purpose of requesting a next device.

Again, this is not directed at any XDA member that signed up to this forum and/or is helping out the best they can. This is just for the staff.
[General Topics] s8freak:
I'm using the OneplusOne and am extremely pleased with this device ESPECIALLY considering the price. I believe it would suit your needs. On Tuesdays you don't even need an invite. Yes I've heard customer service is atrocious but I haven't had the need for them.

The device is solidly built with a good camera great specs and TONS of development.

The Sandstone black feels like velvet in the hand and it's a rugged device.

I know no removable battery and no ex sd card slot but 64g is a decent amount of storage. However battery life is excellent.

My Galaxy S5 is gathering dust in my drawer since I bought this device.

Of course this is all my opinion and I'm sure some one will come along and dispute it.
[General Topics] Planterz:
And THIS is NOT the place to ***** and whine about how XDA is run/organized. This is. You've been a member here for 4.5 years and have well over 1000 posts. You shouldn't have to be told this. EDIT: I now see you already have made a thread in that section, and have responded to you there.

I happen to read every new post in these "what phone should I buy" threads. Several others actively do as well. If I don't respond, it's because I don't have an opinion, can't add anything to an opinion someone else has given, or can't understand their bad English/translation. Or, in your case, because I already gave you my opinion.

You also need to show some patience. IE: waiting more than a mere few hours before complaining in GIANT EFFING LETTERS that your oh-so-important question wasn't immediately answered. This is an

international

forum. In fact, it's British. But a huge number of members are in North America. So your post was made in the wee hours of the morning here. Late at night in Spain. In other words, after a lot of people have already gone to bed, or haven't woken up yet.

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I took a look at Telus phones (I selected Ontario as my region, since I figured that would be the most representative), and my recommendations stay the same. The on-contract price of the Z3 is certainly inviting, assuming the phone isn't to big for your mother.

Not all, but most, and certainly all Samsungs.
[General Topics] bryank930:
Sorry for the noobish quesiton, but does this mean rooting and flashing roms is pretty much not happening?
[General Topics] Planterz:
Yes, no, and sorta. An unlocked bootloader can often grant quicker/easier root, but root can sometimes be gained with a locked bootloader. An unlocked bootloader is necessary for custom recovery, and custom recovery is necessary to flash a custom ROM. "Custom ROM" doesn't include debloated/modified official ROMs, which can sometimes be flashed with a tool like Odin for Samsung because they're still "official". Without an unlocked bootloader, custom/customized official ROMs can sometimes be loaded via "bootstrap", which requires root. A bootstrapped ROM is loaded while the stock ROM still runs in the background.

It all depends on the phone.
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
Wasn't there a Samsung S4 Developer Edition on Verizon?
[General Topics] Planterz:
Yeah, I forgot about those. Also the S5 and Note 4. But I think these only come from Samsung; you can't walk into a Verizon store and buy one, or even find them on their website. And naturally, are only available off-contract. But yes, they exist. I have no idea how much actual development is going on with them though.
[General Topics] Tommy807:
Probably going with the Galaxy S6 as soon as it's available.
[General Topics] MiyagiSan:
I have no idea about dev activity on these devices too. Easy enough to check in the right forums.

Since carrier devices aren't subsidized and are basically amortized on terms that favour the carrier (typically with the customer paying more), it is often better to buy off-contract devices and use prepaid plans via bulk resellers on whatever network gives best coverage/service. Might work out as best option for [MENTION=595869]bryank930[/MENTION]......
[General Topics] s8freak:
Root and Safestrap yes with Touch/Wiz Roms only no custom kernel or any AOSP Roms

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I'm not being rude but a little clarification is necessary. The recovery is a custom recovery based on TWRP and it's called Safestrap.

No biggie that was it. Agreed no Custom AOSP Roms or custom kernels can be flashed.

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Not a lot that's for sure. On the AT&T S5 there's like 4 T/W Roms but Tmoblie and international G900F T/W Roms can be flashed on G900A devices.
[General Topics] KodRoute:
I hope my next phone is a Nexus. I'm currently owning a Nexus 5 and it's the best phone I've ever had.
[General Topics] lennoxlewis:
note 4! best on the market
[General Topics] drago10029:
honestly none for a while, with battery life still poor and screen and power use getting bigger. It seems that there's never gonna be a good phone again. The battery life sitaution (barely 24 hours) is pretty terrible in my opinion.
[General Topics] Kevikilla:
How about to buy a Ara Phone ?? What did you think about it ... I have now a S3 and Running my own Lollipop OS on it currently LL 5.0.2 very, stable and nice battery life... But if the Ara phones will released I thought go buy it but I'm not sure if the android Development will be good of it... Coz I hate the boring Android Os's... So less futures than CM or other good Roms...

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Why not Win10 phones it would be very nice cause I have win10 on my Laptop and the Smoothnes is relleay nice and the speed if it :)
[General Topics] riahc3:
Awesome post :) Thank you and I will take it into consideration.
[General Topics] s8freak:
Thank you I appreciate that
[General Topics] riahc3:
I did not double post to only ***** and whine. I did it because my request was pushed back and noone saw it. One ONE person saw replied. My opinion has been voiced there too...

Exactly. Being a member for 4.5 years and having well over 1000 posts (and a couple of contributions mind you), I have every ****ing right to voice my opinion. Dont like it? Skip it.

Yet you havent replied to my request...

Really? What others?
[General Topics] Planterz:
I really hate repeating myself, but as I said, it was over a mere few hours and *whaaaaaaaaaa* your post got "pushed back", apparently into the darkest abyss where nobody will ever see it and give you the replies you think you're entitled to on a free forum where people give their own time to help others. Get over yourself.

It does not give you the "right" to ignore and break the rules, nor does your tenure entitle you to special treatment (like your own thread) when others don't get the treatment.

Yes I did. In your original thread. I even put a link to that reply in the part of the paragraph you neglected to quote and apparently neglected to notice. And seriously, how can you complain about people not seeing posts in this thread when you apparently can't even notice posts made directly to you, quoting you, in a thread you created yourself?

OPOfreak, MiyagiSan, Force70, LiamAtkins90, and Elya_Dragon have all been actively giving recent advice in this thread. The other device advice threads are active with the same people, and some other advice-givers as well.

How dare those insensitive Australians ignore you!!!!

Seriously, if you had waited more than a few hours to rant and rave, I might give a crap. And if you got no more than one or 2 responses over the course of a full, say, 24 hours, I might even consider your argument as valid. And before you point out that you have gotten only one or 2 responses, remember that you got several in your own thread before it was locked down, and that those of us who happily and freely give out advice might not want to repeat themselves to the same person who seems to ignore it. I would also point out that the reason it took a couple days to get more than 1 response is because you posted in the wrong place, and those of us that know it was posted in the wrong place also know that it would get locked down or moved sooner or later. Furthermore, I will point out that you're finally responding to advice given to you 2 days after the fact. So...it's all on your terms then? The irony in this makes my eyes roll so hard I might detach a retina.

I saw your thread. I read your thread. And I ignored your thread because I didn't want to encourage people who can't follow the rules, and in turn encourage others to think that such threads in the wrong place are OK. Your attitude about this whole thing, especially your assumption that you're entitled to special privileges and consideration from the forum, and for advice from its members whom owe you nothing, makes me (and likely others) just want to ignore you. Really, you're acting like a spoiled child.

For the record, here is the advice I gave you:

I'm sure you'll (eventually) respond to what I've said, but I doubt it will be anything you haven't said 2 or 3 times already, so don't be surprised if I don't respond in turn, because I'm tired of repeating myself. Good day, or night, or morning, or whatever time of day it is where you are.
[General Topics] d00lz:
*enters thread* .... Okay.... moving on.... :confused:

Currently have an LG G2 as my daily driver but am looking for a cheap crappy android phone (<$50) to practice some dev work on, any recommendations anyone?
[General Topics] joshua.b:
The HTC One M9 needs to hurry up :)
[General Topics] josip-k:
Should i swap my moto g for a nexus 4?
[General Topics] Planterz:
You might not find one for $50, but for under $100 you can get a Galaxy Nexus or Galaxy S2, or maybe even a Nexus 4 (8gb). Tons of development to play with, and practically unbrickable unless you do something exceptionally stupid.

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I'd rather have a Nexus 4 over a Moto G. In fact, I have a Nexus 4. If it broke, and I needed a new phone for under $200, I'd probably just buy another Nexus 4.
[General Topics] diNovoM:
So no one got any tipp for me?
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
Anything except Samsung or Apple :-p
[General Topics] m0e_03:
I just bought myself a Xiaomi Mi4w...and its aaawesoooomme... ^_^
[General Topics] Arkane416:
Galaxy S6 or HTC One M9.....hhhhmmmmmmm. Really interested in the Note Edge as far as phones that are currently out
[General Topics] MaliciousBanjo:
Does anyone know what AT&T phones are still able to have custom ROMs installed?

I know that pretty much all Samsung phones have locked bootloaders now, and it seems like all other AT&T phones I look up also have locked bootloaders. Anything out recently that I can still work with?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Hi guys , i have a galaxy S4 for about 5months , i was really excited and so happy when i got it but now i really don't like it , samsung interface is ugly and weird.

I want to try the LG G2 .. What do you think about it ? I heard that the screen is so fragile...
[General Topics] force70:
i never had an issue with the screen on my G2...it was a great device...just not enough storage for my uses.

S4 is also a nice device but i agree TW interface is ugly but there are tons of themes to fix that plus xposed modules. you never have to look at tbat ugly puke green again lol.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Thanks forn your reply .

How was your G2 ? I mean fluidity , lags , overheating .. Have you faced any issue with it ? :)
[General Topics] saarav242:
Currently i am using Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Dual and my next device must be from again Sony :)
[General Topics] araceli76:
The note 3 can be rooted and then use safe strap to install megas firekat rom. Blazing fast and insane battery life.
[General Topics] mustan7:
body
[General Topics] force70:
it was an awesome device,no lag or overheating even on the stock rom.never had a single problem with it.

honestly if it had not such a small amount of onboard storage and no ext sd card support id still have it. i used it more than my note 3 when i had them both thats how much i liked it.

that said if your device shopping id buy a G3 over a G2 now.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3, 2 or S3
[General Topics] bproulx:
Okay am I crazy or does this just sound too good?? Never heard of umi before..wonder if anyone can cook a ROM for these bad boys??

http://mobile.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/mobile-phone/3591690/umi-zero-octa-core-smartphone-review/
[General Topics] papa_Lutz:
Umi sounds really good yes, but you can't expect the same built quality like the big players. Not like these are Bad phones overall they just don't have continuity. You can get a perfect one, or a Bad one its just luck. Not to forget that there is most likely (close to) no development at all. For chinese brand Roms you can also check needrom.

Sent from my A0001
[General Topics] superjona:
Happy with my Bacon, will probably see what OnePlus has to offer in a couple of years.
[General Topics] force70:
No LTE...total waste of money no matter how cheap it is IMO. Why manufacturers build device's without LTE in 2015 is beyond me.

Other than that and the fact that there will be little if any development for it would be an awesome device.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3 or 2
[General Topics] Planterz:
Cost obviously. Phones like this arentn't aimed at North America or western Europe, they're meant for China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and such where LTE isn't widespread.

It does irk me though when a Chinese manufacturer like Xiomi or Meizu makes an awesome $400-500 flagship with LTE, but only with Asian bands.
[General Topics] force70:
You'd figure they would want to market to the more developed countries (ie that have LTE widespread) to make more money. We generally have more money to spend so it would make sense.

A phone like that with proper LTE support id have no problem spending $500 or so on.

There have been numerous chinese devices i passed on due to no LTE support.

Look at OPO...they are selling like hotcakes outside of those regions..

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3 or 2
[General Topics] Planterz:
Exactly. Something like the Meizu MX4 Pro or Huawei Honor 6 would be awesome, but alas, no LTE support in North America. It is a bit baffling that nobody else has tried something like OnePlus, especially since Oppo has already provided the template on how not to launch a phone. Maybe those companies have as much as they can handle already; every time batch of Redmi Notes go on sale it takes all of like 15 seconds to sell 15000 of them.

Hopefully the Saygus V2 is successful and other companies will take notice that they can sell a lot of phones by charging less and spending less on advertising. Samsung spends $2 billion a year in marketing just for their mobile division, and that's why a Note 4 costs $750.
[General Topics] force70:
More like $850 here in canada lol (I think mine was $849 out the door)

Nexus 6 64gb is close to $1000 by the time you have it in hand.

By those numbers many chinese companies could put a dent in sammy and googles sales...offering similar tech and features for half the price.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3 or 2
[General Topics] TrynaStayTuned:
Can you guys recommend the best tablet below $150

Looking for best tablet available below $150. Good screen, wifi expandable storage, android

Please and thank you
[General Topics] madefree:
That is a $150 question!

Glad I brought my debt card.... LOL!

I do not know much about the actual devices themselves.... since my 7" is on the way...

But

Without placing a Link, since duckduckgo search is your secure friend...

M66 10.1" Android 4.4 3G Phone

Tablet (MTK8382 Quad Core,GPS,WiFi,RAM 2G/ROM 16G,Dual SIM)

Specifications

Operating System	Android 4.4

Display Diagonal Size	10.1 Inch

Max Resolution	1280*800

Display Technology	5-POINT touch, TFT

Processor Model	MTK8382

Number of Cores	Quad Core

Processor Clock Speed	1.5GHz

RAM	2GB

ROM	16GB

Support Extend Card	32GB

Front Camera	0.3 MP

Back Camera	2 MP

Ports	Earphone Jack, TF Card slot, SIM Card Slot, Micro USB

Audio/Video	Built-in high quality louder Speakers, 3.5mm earphone, Built-in microphone, 2.5mm earphone

Networking / Data Link Protocol	3G, WiFi, 2G

Other Features	N/A, G Sensor, Phone, GPS

Battery Capacity	4500

Video	MPG, MJPG, MPEG, VOB, MOV, FLV, RM/RMVB, AVI, MP4, 3GP

Audio	APE, 3GP, WAV, FLAC, AAC, Midi, ACC, AWB, MP3

Picture	TGA, GIF, BMP, JPEG, PNG, JPG

Ebook	TXT, JAVA, WMLC, UMD, PDF

Dimensions (LxWxH)(mm)	216*138*8.6mm

Net Weight(g)	620

Packing List	1x Mini USB(OTG), 1× Tablet to USB cable, 1× Unit gift packing box, 1× User manual - English, 1× Tablet

And NO it does NOT have LTE since I be in a country that is almost just getting out of 2G (sometimes) I just settled for mostly Wifi and maybe some cell data...

OH YES... sorry.... but it sale new for $99.99 from $150 so you might not want it, below cost like that!

And if'in you want a peek at it....

Cute n Paste.... or type

M66 10.1" Android 4.4

That's at a place called light in the box ......

As I'm here trying to hunt down a Custom Recovery for my almost here...

7" M65.

later!
[General Topics] surendark:
I want to gift my bro which phone will be better note 4 or note edge
[General Topics] gaduaxe:
The best I think with your requirement is the refurbished tablet
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Oh god what a gift ! :jealous: :D
[General Topics] Planterz:
Same phone basically. It's just that the Note Edge has the edge gimmick, which I personally would rather not have. Not very useful, makes using a proper case impossible.
[General Topics] Brandon011795:
I recently got a note 4 and love it. I decided to go with it over the edge because I felt by having the edge, my palm would interfere with the screen since I hold the phone in my right hand. Plus, there's no way to completely protect the phone because you cant make a case to fit completely around the phone.

Plus, after thinking about it fully, I think the whole edge thing is silly anyways.
[General Topics] Master Melab:
Does anyone know of any smartphone's whose bootloaders are NOT signature checked by the boot ROM? Plenty of devices used to do this, but now I can't get a clear answer?
[General Topics] androidreviewguy:
Lots of company's lock there devices down tight now a days

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Nexus 6 giveaway

If you have not talked to me and your interested pm me.

Don't ask about it in someone's thread that's rude. (march 27th is the drawling which will be held on YouTube)

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I think I wanna get an xperia z3 here soon would love to see some new 5.5 inch or a little bigger Sony phones come out soon

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Nexus 6 giveaway

If you have not talked to me and your interested pm me.

Don't ask about it in someone's thread that's rude. (march 27th is the drawling which will be held on YouTube)
[General Topics] serbis:
Nexus 6 if you have the extra money. But overall, the price is the biggest turn off.
[General Topics] androidreviewguy:
They are not as cracked out as they have been made out to be in my opinion

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Nexus 6 giveaway

If you have not talked to me and your interested pm me.

Don't ask about it in someone's thread that's rude. (march 27th is the drawling which will be held on YouTube)
[General Topics] serbis:
I agree that there are plenty of other phones that are at a lower price that can perform just as well as the Nexus 6. I just have a soft spot for Nexus phones.
[General Topics] androidreviewguy:
I do to trust me lol I've had every one of em I was just highly disappointed in the 6

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Nexus 6 giveaway

If you have not talked to me and your interested pm me.

Don't ask about it in someone's thread that's rude. (march 27th is the drawling which will be held on YouTube)
[General Topics] serbis:
Yeah. I'm happy with my Nexus 4 right now. Sadly Android Lollipop seems to cause it to turn off at random times.
[General Topics] androidreviewguy:
Ya I bought another one again a while back and ended up getting rid of it a week or so later due to lollipop issues

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Nexus 6 giveaway

If you have not talked to me and your interested pm me.

Don't ask about it in someone's thread that's rude. (march 27th is the drawling which will be held on YouTube)
[General Topics] serbis:
I'm just wondering if 5.0 will be the last major update for the Nexus 4.
[General Topics] androidreviewguy:
I personally do not think that it will get Android 6 but you never know it all depends on the specs to Android 6 will need to run on so the Nexus 4 may get it but then again the Nexus 4 may not get it you just never know.

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Nexus 6 giveaway

If you have not talked to me and your interested pm me.

Don't ask about it in someone's thread that's rude. (march 27th is the drawling which will be held on YouTube)

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Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Nexus 6 giveaway

If you have not talked to me and your interested pm me.

Don't ask about it in someone's thread that's rude. (march 27th is the drawling which will be held on YouTube)