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[General Topics] Piteryo:
I hope that in 2-3 years windows phone will progress and developers will make apps for this Os. Then i will buy nokia lumia or samsung ativ...
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Next Nexus
[General Topics] mnu007:
Hi

Hello India:highfive::cowboy:
[General Topics] mimiw:
I dont understand, why the most of you want a nexus.

I woud leave Android and switsh to Nokia with WP8. I hat the diskussion between Google and Apple, who the better system has.
[General Topics] Nezys:
The next Nexus if it will not a simple upgrade of the GNext.
[General Topics] jackieku:
Next generation of Nexus which is not made by Samsung, or an iPhone.
[General Topics] Steriod™:
Galaxy Note 2 daily business usage :good: or Xiaomi M2 (S4+ QC) with such price is no deny reasonable :)
[General Topics] :
Next Nexus if that are made by Sony or Motorola.
[General Topics] MentalDeath:
Maybe HTC One X+ depending on the specs, and how asinine HTC decides to be. My Amaze is holding up well, still happy with it.
[General Topics] thebeastglasser:
Well unless a RAZR comes out on Virgin Mobile later, my Evo V 4G is more than enough.
[General Topics] ms372591:
galaxy s3 vs iphone 4

If you had a choice between the galaxy s3 vs iphone 4. Which would you go with?
[General Topics] Kiyuubi:
Galaxy S3
[General Topics] tofumonster:
Just went from an Epic 4G to a GS3, kinda want the new Galaxy Note.
[General Topics] geekgie:
Due to a pending deployment I'm anxiously looking forward to next falls phones. In other words, I have no clue.
[General Topics] Kularam:
Samuunggggg!

Samsung SIII for sure :D
[General Topics] tmorterlaing:
Not a speed increase? A newer processor with 2 more cores, better GFX unit and a gig more ram - no increase? Are you sure?

(Still no answer on the audio jack output opinion bit from anyone... :s )
[General Topics] nemesis086:
Guys! Im a little bit confuse about what should be my next smartphone. What should i buy? Note 4 or note 5. The reason i like the note 4 its because it has a removable battery ive been thinking about note 5 because it is non removable battery.
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
I have no speed difference between my g2 with the sd800 processor and my nexus 4 with stock 5.1.1. The main reason I am switching to the g2 is 32gb vs 16gb. Double the battery life and way better camera. The nexus feels better in the hand and looks nicer. And I prefer stock Android compared to lg ux except for the pefrctly working knock on feature which makes up for the rear button that I don't like.

If I was upgrading soon which I probably won't for a while. I would consider the g4. The beautiful build quality on the m9 makes me consider it but the g4 is probably the better option. Actually I'm hoping the nexus 5 2015 is what I'm looking for.
[General Topics] OfficeLinebacker:
So I have a Galaxy S6 but I don't like it. It's for work and my personal Galaxy S4 blows it away. I'll tell you why. Both are Verizon and I live in the DC area.

Reception is better on the S4. Regularly have 4G on the S4 when S6 reports 3G. Pandora is routinely silent or choppy during my commute with the S6, while the S4 keeps chugging along with no interruptions

I routinely drop calls on the S6. Apparently this is because it only has one antenna and losing data connection results in dropped calls

Thumbprint scanner doesn't work well

I want to downgrade, but what phone should I get? Ideally I'd like a phone with the additional CDMA antenna so I don't have to "enable" that "advanced calling" B.S. But I think those phones are pretty much obsolete. I'd also like one that has decent root support (my main use case being enabling the wireless tether hack on my unlimited account).

I like being able to disable mobile data separately, and I don't care much about camera quality, form factor, colors, etc.

Any advice?
[General Topics] force70:
Lol, I love my nexus :D

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+

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If you can wait until the note 5 specs are 100% confirmed that's the way to go. Once we know what it's going to have or not have then go from there.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] .raptor19:
Hehehehe :D
[General Topics] ibarcasdroid:
I-Joy Eccooqtium Plus

I own a I-Joy Eccoqtium Plus. I got it because it is dual SIM. I am happy except for the battery, it won't last 1 full day, and I am not a hard user... now I am searching for a dual SIM, with good battery, reasonable specs and price...
[General Topics] nemesis086:
Oh. Hope that it still has the removable battery. Been using my note 1 in 3 years. ?
[General Topics] force70:
I still use my note 2 once in awhile, its still an awesome device.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] Goldmeyer:
My devices

Latest device: s6 Edge. So nice. Don't know about you but I do enjoy customizing the Edge colors and stuff for notifications.
[General Topics] MrJackLantern:
In addition to my above question about developer phones. Should I wait on the Nexus 5 2015 or is the Nexus 6 by Motorola a better deal?

Thanks guys,
[General Topics] xSkyFlasherx:
probably a one plus 2
[General Topics] MrJackLantern:
No Verizon support unfortunately.
[General Topics] xSkyFlasherx:
i don't use verizon lol
[General Topics] MrJackLantern:
I wish I didn't have to, but everything else here is atrocious.
[General Topics] force70:
I do think the n5 2015 will be cheaper but it will not have the nice big 6" screen if that matters.

sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] MrJackLantern:
I'm not worried about the price. I want what's best :D.

So are the dev edition phones worth anything?
[General Topics] force70:
Well with a nexus your buying a developer phone more or less lol.

Me personally I love the big screen, I'm sure the newer versions will have improvements in camera, processor etc etc so better in that refard but the screens are reported to be smaller so no go for me as I see that as a step down.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] MrJackLantern:
I think I'm just about sold on the Nexus 6. I'm probably going to pick up the 64GB version from the play store.

One last thing. Do you know of the bootloader is unlocked from the get go?

Thanks,
[General Topics] force70:
No but it literally takes less than a minute to unlock it.

Then another minute to decrypt the device. If you decide to decrypt do it right away as it wipes your sd card.

Very easy.

sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] MrJackLantern:
Oh so the Nexus 6 has an SDcard slot? Oh also last stupid question. Is the unlock method official or exploit?

Thanks again,
[General Topics] force70:
No sd card, its something I miss but I have adjusted to not having it lol.

The unlock isn't official in the same sense as Sony or htc allows buts its not an exploit either the nexus bootloader was designed to be unlockable. They have always been like that.

Run a simple command prompt and bingo it's unlocked.

Some good reading here, make sure to give some thanks to the OP.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56938530

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] Nandoory:
Not sure yet

Hello @ all,

after I am now very glad that I will get rid of the piece of crap named Oneplus One, I'm looking for a new phone. Here are my requirements:

- about 250 Euro - secondhand

- like to root it

- strong battery (2-3 days)

- storage about 32 gb or less with sd card

- fast - no keyboard lags pls -.-

- nice and clear display

- acceptable camera

- with possibility to deconstruct it so that I can change broken components on my own

- no brandnew phone (Release 2014 or earlier, I*m not in the mood for "chlidren's desease")

Do you have suggestions for me? I thought maybe a Nexus 5 or LG Spirit.:confused: Thanks!
[General Topics] Planterz:
Your profile says you use Sprint, which likely won't be compatible with the OnePlus 2 either (the OnePlus One wasn't).

force70 is referring to the internal "emulated" SD storage. Internal storage (whether or not there is an SD card slot) is divided into various partitions, one of which is emulated SD storage. Unlocking the bootloader and/or decrypting erases this storage as a safety precaution.

Unlocking the bootloader on a Nexus device is done with through the Android SDK (or a toolkit that does the same), which Google distributes freely, so in that sense unlocking your Nexus's bootloader could be considered "official" since they provide both the device and method with which to do it. They don't discourage it beyond warning you about knowing what you're doing, and it doesn't void your warranty.
[General Topics] encrypter87:
My next phone will be galaxy edge. :)
[General Topics] MrJackLantern:
That's great to hear. I'll be off to make my purchase then :D Now to just decide on color!
[General Topics] PVL_93_RU:
Hey guys, I'm currently looking for a replacement for my almost 2 year old Nexus 4

I've been looking at several options:

- Moto X 2nd gen

- Xperia C4

- Xperia Z3

- OnePlus One

My requirements are as follows:

- Must have Android 5.0 or higher preinstalled

- Must have a scren size of 5" or bigger

- Must have relatively good XDA support (i.e. if not custom ROMs - then at least being able to unlock and root it)

OnePlus One is probably the device I want to get the most, but I'm very afraid of getting into a situation of a faulty device, and since OPO sells the devices abroad and does not have official service centers in my country - dealing with the company and sending the device back for RMA would be a pain

Thanks in advance
[General Topics] force70:
I'm not a fan of the nexus 5 at all but it would be an okay upgrade for you.

Nexus 6 would be fantastic of course or wait for the next nexus device to come out.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] s8freak:
I've had exactly zero problems or glitches with my OPO it's a fantastic device
[General Topics] zelendel:
I would go with one of the Sony devices. Then the Moto. Last choice would be the one plus. CM messed that device up beyond all hell and their customer service is a joke.
[General Topics] shoey63:
I have 2 Sony devices. XZ and Z3. Love 'em. Waterproof, Lots of regular firmware updates, easy to unlock bootloader (if not locked by carrier). Easy to re-lock, heaps of dev support, even recovery for Locked bootloaders. I can thoroughly recommend :thumbup:
[General Topics] obscuresword:
I'd give my vote to the Z3 then the OPO.
[General Topics] edyfrances:
I'm waiting for the next Sony Xperia to arrival I believe will be Z5 ... I have never had a Sony before .. Want to try .. Seems like a very good device!!
[General Topics] PVL_93_RU:
Are there any good alternaives to OnePlus One with the same screen size of 5.5"? I've been looking at HTC Desire 820 and LG G3/G4, but am not digging the back buttons. Also Samsung phones are out of question

Xperia Z3's and Moto X's 5.2" seem nice too though
[General Topics] force70:
Trust me you get used to the buttons on the back very quickly, I actually miss them lol.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] zelendel:
Agreed. It only took me a day or two to get used to using the volume buttons on the back of my g2. The power button is almost never used.
[General Topics] Nandoory:
Hey,

I got rid of my ghosttouch OPO after 8 weeks of stupid support mails, remote session, pictures, videos..... I don't think that the OPO is bad in general. If you are lucky you will get a very good phone for a good price. If not, you have to deal with the support... --> Russian Roulette xD From my point of view chose one of the others and you'll be happy that you can contact the support in your country if you need to. :P

My preference --> Nexus 5/6
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
I hate the button on the back but the knock on and off feature works 99.9% of the time for me which makes it a non issue except adjusting the volume is a pain.
[General Topics] NOSTALGIA:
if i were to choose. i would really like to get the nexus 6. but for now im open for the possibilities of getting the new nexus 5 instead or the oneplus 2 . its only time will tell on which device im getting. hoping the oneplus 2 more..

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ive never had any problems with my oneplus except the dreaded yellow tin at the bottom. too bad. but i love it actually
[General Topics] nemesis086:
Xperia z3 would be better
[General Topics] $HaGraTH:
Hi, what to buy now? I have Nexus 4 and I'm looking for sth new. LG G2 or HTC Desire 820 or Xperia Z1? Which one is better? I want good battery, and very good "speed" and a lot of custom ROMs for device :D
[General Topics] Jeik:
Do not buy the Z1,believe me.

It has a horrible display and thick bezzels.

The G2 on the other hand,with a gorgeous 5.2" screen,and amazing feel in the hand,still looking elegant.

I held both the Z1 and G2,and the G2 beat the Z1 in every aspect.

The G2 has a bigger,5.2" screen,yet it is smaller than the Z1 with a 5" screen,making the G2 have a big screen and thin bezzels(believe me,it is beautiful)

The G2 has an enormous 3000 mAh battery,and the battery for me lasts 2 days with ease.

The G2 was fast,fluent,even on the stock ROM.

There are lots of ROMs:fully ported G4 Lollipop,AOSPA,Euphoria,BlissPop,Vanir,Candy,Resurrection Remix,etc.

No bootloader crap like on SONY.

The G2 can even record videos in 4K(all custom ROMs have the modded camera),while the Z1 can't(as far as I know)

And that 20 MP camera of the Z1 isn't better than the 13 MP one of the G2.

G2 all the way,I adore this phone,and I am positive that you will too. :D
[General Topics] MeArio:
I would love to try the Galaxy S6 Edge.
[General Topics] bunjop:
As well
[General Topics] saurabh88:
Bought one plus one last week running flawlessly. No problem yet. Except that weak wifi signal even I am next to the router. Strange
[General Topics] wetshrimp:
former s1 and s3 galaxy user. new phone coming up with verizon. what should i get?

looking at iphone, s6, g4, z3, nexus6? those are avaialble. n6 looks a little big tho?

i mainly use for texting, messenger/whatsapp, facebook, instagram, snapchat, browsing, google maps, pictures, etc

what i hate about my current s3 is sometimes it takes like 30s to load an app or it just freezes. especially frustrating when i cant find a place on maps since it wont open or start gps for dozens of seconds.
[General Topics] force70:
Anything on verizon will be locked down tighter than fort knox...except the nexus.

Honestly if your going to stick with verizon thats your only option.

And lucky for you, its awesome lol

Sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] edyfrances:
I used to have a galaxy s3 and nexus 5 now I have an iPhone 6 ... And it's so boring .. I don't like it at all but I still have some payments to make before I change the device ... Well I'm looking for change maybe Sony will be my next device .. I will waiting until September to see what's coming... want to back to Android! Good luck 2u !!
[General Topics] Batfink33:
Well, I caved in and bought a S6 Edge. Coming from a Note 4, it seems tiny. I think my next phone will be the One Plus 2 and then I'll get the Nexus 5 2015 and possibly the Note 5 also. I'm kind of bored with the design of phones now, they've definitely peaked at a certain level and are all much the same in many ways.
[General Topics] wetshrimp:
i am unaware of this lockdown stuff, can you briefly explain the pros/cons of this and what to expect?? can i just unlock it somehow
[General Topics] Goldmeyer:
I'd go with the Nexus 6 if I were you. Better hardware and nicer screen. Nexus 5 is a nice phone but it's a half a generation behind.

Hope that helps!
[General Topics] Booyaah82:
I hate the fact that VZW has by far the best service in my area. I am not buying anymore phones until 4K screens start coming out. If I do ever buy another Samsung, it will probably be Developer edition only or bust...so tired of dealing with f'kn rooting S5 and locked bootloaders ><

Oh and I only buy a phone with SD slot and removable battery, I don't need no fancy iPhone back glass.
[General Topics] force70:
Locked bootloaders.

Bascially means you can probably have root but thats it and in some cases not even root!

No custom recovery no roms etc. There is/was safestrap but its a pain and im not even sure if it works on the newer devices.

Some bootloaders, like the nexus are easily unlocked so no problem but typically AT&T and verizon devices are totally locked down and cannot be unlocked.

If you like flashing stay away from devices in which the BL cannot be unlocked.
[General Topics] Cooldato:
My next phone will be Note 5 if that comes with 4100mah battery...if not then S6 sctive.

Battery is what matters for me atm, together with great hardware. :)
[General Topics] purplepizza:
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact D5803

I have been following this thread (and What's your next smartphone / What should I buy ) for quite some time. So far the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact D5803 seems to meet my requirements the best. I do hesitate after hearing reports how the screen is fragile and the device is difficult to root. It is also slightly above my budget. Are there any endorsements for this device or cautions before I potentially splurge and buy one?
[General Topics] s8freak:
come on [MENTION=4463570]force70[/MENTION] you haven't kept up with the times Chainfire has given us Flashfire which works beautifully.

No we can't flash AOSP or so called pure android or custom kernels but we can flash T/W Roms with other mods and themes.

Safestrap wasn't a pain either it was TWRP based and very easy to use.

You are right about it not working on newer devices though.

Just busting yer chops man just think you've got about 6 to 8 weeks or so before you're snowed in again LOL.
[General Topics] force70:
I fooled around with flash a bit, i used mobile odin alot so its nice CF is keeping up the development.

I still say best to avoid locked down devices...they are just a pain.

Man its been 30deg here the last week or so, im loving it!

Snow will come sadly enough though lol

sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] s8freak:
I'm loving my S6 man but still holding on to my OPO but I haven't even picked it up since I got this phone.

I guess in some sense a device with a locked bootloader, although limited, is a safer device to tinker with since it's nearly impossible to brick it.

It got as low as 78*F here a week ago right after several days above 105*F I myself can't wait til winter
[General Topics] force70:
Its about as likely to snow where u are as it is that either of us would brick a device lol.

And if i did..well it gives me an excuse to buy another device haha

sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] s8freak:
Hey I noticed you've dropped a couple devices from your sig did the wife make you sell em for a new snow shovel???:eek::eek::D:D
[General Topics] force70:
Sold my note 3 to a friend to help her out, it was painful lol.

Still have all the others :thumbup:

sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] obscuresword:
By chance is Sanger in California because I had the same exact weather experience lol.
[General Topics] s8freak:
Yep it is
[General Topics] imeem:
what is a good phone to upgrade to from a Nexus 4? I'm somewhat in a market for a phone and im looking for native USB OTG (particularly usb audio) support, microsd card slot, community support for roms and mods (similar to a Nexus but don't want a Nexus device) and good battery life that's better than the Nexus 4, and not cheap build quality.

Also removable battery would be nice too if possible and a phone that isn't known to throttle a lot like the nexus 4 and 5

For the same price, i'm eyeing the LG G3 (because it has sd card slot and removable battery), Xperia z2, and Xperia Z3 compact. let's say my budget is $600 max CAD. and i would be buying it unlocked./off contract.
[General Topics] Japius:
Dual Sim? (Australia)

Hi,

I am hoping someone can help me with choosing a new (secondary) phone. I say secondary as I carry 2 phones, an iPhone 6+ (which is my primary as all my important contacts all use iMessage [a lot] and forcing them to switch to hangouts etc just for me is a non starter) and an android currently an LG G2.

What I would like in a new android is:

- Dual Sim (active) - For Telstra AND Vodafone. I realize you can't have both sims using 4G at the same time but would like to be able to use both fully when I do switch between so need the right frequencies for LTE etc for both Telstra and Vodafone...Are there any that don't force one sim onto the 2G network (since Telstra just announced their 2G network is closing down next year)

- Would prefer 32GB on board minimum (not a fan of using the SD card) but if it narrows the field too much I may have to sacrifice convenience and take a 16gb phone

- Small size, the iPhone is big enough to carry around so I have big screen covered. I have a Huwaei Y550 (as a modem at home) which is 4.5" and it is a nice size so somewhere near that would be perfect.

- Outright purchase, price not a huge concern and don't really care about brand etc as long as it does what I need

- It's a secondary phone but does get used for a lot of social apps, google fit, etc so needs good battery life

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
[General Topics] obscuresword:
Nice :D. Plus I feel the same about wanting winter. Hopefully we get some rain!

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I'd go with the Z3 compact since it has comparable size to the Nexus 4 plus the battery life is very good.
[General Topics] kngdmond:
I'm still using a Sprint GS3 with Wicked X. My 2 year is coming up shortly and having a tough time deciding which phone to go with.

I can get a GS5 for a $1 or a Note 4 for $199.

I illustrate on my GS3 all the time, like taking good photos, using Viper4Android, and love trying out different ROMs.

I just want a decent phone with a removable battery, an SD card slot, able to install a custom recovery and ROM that has good developer support.

I don't care about having the latest greatest. I don't need a "bling" phone (GS6).

Any insight would be appreciated. GS5 or Note 4? Or is there another comparable phone thats better? I do like the fact the GS5 is a $1. I'm grandfathered into a killer unlimited Sprint plan....so I'm stuck with Sprint.

Thanks again.
[General Topics] Jeik:
Tbh,I would really kill somebody to get a Note 4. xD

But those 199$ don't make that S-pen and somewhat bigger screen worth it.

If the S5 is just 1$,I would go for it,since that phone is a beast,and still can fit in a pocket. :p

However,did you maybe look at SONY or LG?

The G3 and the Z3 are in the same range as the S5.
[General Topics] Goldmeyer:
Amen to that! In the meantime I carry around an external pack. If you haven't discovered these things yet you should look to them. You can get them for as little as $15 or $20 off amazon and they can be lifesavers when you really need some juice.
[General Topics] Cooldato:
Yeah im carrying too an external battery in my pocket xd
[General Topics] hoogaboogaboo:
I suggest u shld go wid sony z3 or else try searching for a phone called one plus one d phone is a beast as well n runs on cyanogen mod :)

H00GaB00gAboO
[General Topics] ashisharia:
Guys I am starting to develop Android rom development for my phone, can you suggest a budget phone (within ₹16,000 / $250) which has good support for rom in xda
[General Topics] s8freak:
OnePlusOne
[General Topics] feihu989:
I'm going to buy Galaxy Note 5, or S6 plus edge, for quick charge 2.0 and wireless charging function.
[General Topics] Zacajojo:
I just bought a Oneplus One. I'm really happy with it :)
[General Topics] buggs1a:
I just got an htc desire 610 pre paid att and the $45 month. I don't like the screen. Can I get a better screen phone and use it with the pre pay sim or whatever? It just seems there's no good phones for go phone pre pay whatever.