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[General Questions and Answers] Danny3568:
Due to the stock experience, I like Motorola phones. I've purchased from a carrier and also from Amazon. I'm having a hard time getting these phones unlocked for custom ROMs. A lot has apparently to do with the variant. In this case it involves the G7 Power and a Supra. So, would I need to purchase from Motorola directly to ensure later unlocking? I use the phone until official support ends before I concern myself with custom options. Only to get frustrated with the ability to get it unlocked. Thanks for any clarification.
[General Questions and Answers] Ningen302:
Opinions on Xiaomi 11t pro ?
[General Questions and Answers] Ningen302:
Or Xiaomi 11t not pro🙃
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Nice phone, personally I would go with Xiaomi 12 pro. Either way, it's a flagship, so you are going to have a great experience
[General Questions and Answers] Ningen302:
I can get the 11t pro for 850 nz dollors which I think is like 600 us ish for comparison Samsung A52s is around 650 nz
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
It really depends on you phone usage. If you are just using it for instagram, youtube and occasionally browsing, then there are cheaper phones. What are your reasons?
[General Questions and Answers] cmfCyangenModteam:
@Fytdyh Probally yes, If you use phone as GPS/WiFi/Bluetooth or use phone as XDA communications.

You don't need more than 3GB of RAM
[General Questions and Answers] markbnj:
HELP!

Budget: $under 500. heplp!

I had a perfectly good phone, and because AT&T refused to believe it was a 4G phone I gave in and bought a Moto Stylus 5G (search for my name to see other phone/and the full saga). I bought a 6GB/ 256GB model # XT-2131-1.

BUT. because I am locked onto AT&T, and because AT&T supports ONLY the 128GB (XT-2131-3) model for wifi calling I need a new phone

Damn... thats my third phone in less than a year!!!!
[General Questions and Answers] cmfCyangenModteam:
Uhh, buy Galaxy Tab 10.1 for first time

Its a Tablet.
[General Questions and Answers] Ningen302:
As sad as it is I use my phone for games 😅 and tons of spotify. what's swearing like on xda is it thread to thread or a general rule for the forum ?
[General Questions and Answers] throwawayrecorder:
I am looking for a (preferably 2022) phone that has out-of-the-box discreet automatic call recording.

Brief Background

:

Before Google Dialer took over (mostly in 2021-2022), most Android phones supported discreet call recording out of the box.

However, with Google Dialer taking over, call recording was discouraged/disabled and only allowed in certain regions that Google thought fit. Even so, in those regions, you had to manually press a button to get the recording to start, it would make an announcement to all parties on the call, and lastly exporting the recordings saved by Google Dialer were an absolute pain. To make matters worse, conference calls could not be recorded. To be honest, I am surprised that this is not being talked about, considering how important a feature it is, especially in my industry.

Requirements

:

Must not have to install any third-party app

Must not make an announcement to all parties to the call

Must allow recording conference calls, VoWiFi calls

Must have a "record all" option so that I don't have to press a button each time

Must be a 2021-2022 phone preferably running the latest Android version

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Regarding 2 and 3, that would be an privacy infringement for the other people in the active call. That's one solid reason why google has deactivated this option. 4 would totally fill up your phone, do you really need to have records of you ordering pizza or a cab? About 5, google has been quite serious about its privacy innovations in the last years, so I doubt you would find recording functionality by default. Your best bet would be custom roms.
[General Questions and Answers] baxler:
Hello, I am looking for a mobile phone available in the EU, with OIS (possibly EIS), 256GB or SD card support.

I take a lot of photos, I don't make much videos, mostly FHD.

Year of manufacture 2021-2022

Price up to 480 € / 400 £ (~525$)

Thank you for the tips
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Samsung A52s 5G
[General Questions and Answers] silverbluep:
Hello. I'm looking to replace my current OP7Pro. Everything is fantastic, besides storage. I need plenty of storage.

Requirements:

Bootloader unlockable (need to be able to remove system apps)

Takes SD memory cards

Good battery life

Things I go for in phones (in the order of importance)

Good camera

Long battery life

Custom ROM support

I'm tight on cash; but can make the investment for a long lasting phone; would rather it cause going to try to move to Pinephone when it's more production ready.
[General Questions and Answers] baldybill:
I'd prefer

fingerprint reader - back or side

RAM - 6 or more

Storage - 128 or more

Cores - 6 or 8 or more

Speed at least 2.0Ghz

2021 or 2022 model

Cost - $550 or less

USA version (for Verizon or TMobile)

Pref. Google or Motorola or something else easy to root/mod (not Samsung or LG)

So far, the Pixel 5a is fitting the bill.

Anything else?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
see the Redmi note 11 pro
[General Questions and Answers] baldybill:
Change: Any fingerprint reader, even on screen... so the pixel 6a might do... Any others?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
What about Oneplus 10 Pro?
[General Questions and Answers] baldybill:
That's a good phone, but it doesn't fit the price requirement I have. Let me repost my preferred requirements.
[General Questions and Answers] baldybill:
I'd prefer

Cost - $550 or less

RAM - 6 or more

Storage - 128 or more

Cores - 6 or 8 or more

Speed at least 2.0Ghz

2021 or 2022 model

USA version (for Verizon or TMobile)

Pref. Google or Motorola or something else easy to root/mod (not Samsung or LG)

So, maybe the Pixel 6a? What else?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Would recommend a Xiaomi, but I got no idea if you guys have access to such devices.
[General Questions and Answers] ericDraven77:
Hi there,

I#m struggling which phone to buy as a replacement for my huawei P30 Pro.

My requirements;

- 8 or more GB of ram

- 128 or more GB storage

- really good camera as I do all my photos with the smartphone

- fast charging as I load my phone in the morning most of the time while showering or forget to load it and only have 0 min left or so when I see the low battery :P

- Google pay has to work

- fingerprint sensor under the screen or on the side.

- wireless charging is a plus but not a game changer as my car doesn't support that

- a new and fast processor

- good support for updates

- NFC

- wifi 6

- 5G

At the moment I have a Realme GT 2 Pro, a Google Pixel 6 pro or a Oneplus 10 Pro in mind as my budget is about 700 Euros.

The Pixel has no really fast charge....

The Realme has a middle clas camera from what I heard so far

The OP is not available in Europe so far and is foldable as I heard ;)

What do you think I should buy?

Realme or Pixel?? Or wait for th OP? Or something completely different?

Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] ragenstein1:
Hello. I am new to this world and could use some advice. I apologize if this is not the correct place to post this. Please direct me to a better thread if needed.

I am looking for advice/suggestions on Phones that cost under $400 (new or used), that have guided documentation for how to achieve the following:

- Unlock bootloader

- Root phone via Magisk (WITHOUT USING TWRP)

- Run these modules = LSPosed, SHAMIKO, XPrivacyLua, Universal SafetyNet Fix

I'm a bit overwhelmed trying to find a phone with the documentation/guides I need, so any help is appreciated. I'm not afraid of a challenge, but dont want to spend weeks trying to get a phone setup.

If anyone has suggestions on Phones with good guide/documentation that will GUARENTEED pass SafetyNet for banking apps, I would love to hear.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
New to this world and already want a smartphone? Learn to walk first :))

Would suggest any Xiaomi with a snapdragon chipset. Check which Xiaomi you like, check in your region market for their price and then check on xda. Xiaomi is easily the best for new beginners.

Guaranteed safetynet fix? There isn't. When you unlock your bootloader, that's the moment from when you will have problems with safetynet. And it really makes sense, afterall you would like to have the best security when using your banking apps. And unlocking the bootloader is like taking a few hundreds of kilometers in the opposite way of safety.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Xiaomi Mi 11. And use gcam if camera quality is not enough
[General Questions and Answers] ragenstein1:
Thanks for the advice!! I found the phone I'm going to go with! Great documentation on rooting without TWRP for Xiaomi phones!

Thank you for breaking down SafetyNet further for me as well!!
[General Questions and Answers] ragenstein1:
Hello. I hope you can give me suggestions/advice.

I will not be working with a SIM card. Wifi only.

I would love to use Xiaomi phones like suggested to me but it is not possible. Xiaomi needs SIM card to unlock bootloader :(

I am looking for suggestions for phones under $400 (new or used) which I can:

- Unlock bootloader without SIM card

- Root phone via Magisk (WITHOUT USING TWRP)

- Run these modules = LSPosed, SHAMIKO, XPrivacyLua, Universal SafetyNet Fix

I would love suggestions for phones that have good documentation/guides for rooting. Thank you!!
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
You could just buy a prepaid sim.
[General Questions and Answers] louvr:
Hi! I've been looking for a particular kind of android smartphone that allows the user to have full control over it such as:

1- possible to unlock bootloader and root

2- if alternative rom's are available that is a plus

2- easy to repair imei (better if done only with software without need of box/dongle) and serial number in case something goes wrong when flashing etc.

I was looking for a fairly recent phone and possibly 4GB ram, no cpu preference, whichever is easier for imei repair it's fine.

Do you guys can suggest anything with such carachteristics?

thank you!
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Check any Xiaomi with a snapdragon chipset for wider custom rom support. About that last requirement, hadn't had any problem with imei on any smartphone I ve owned. Is this something you had?
[General Questions and Answers] dedztbh:
Hi all! I'm looking to buy a flagship android phone in the US. Here are my preferences:

- New/Refurbished

- Budget: Around $1000, can be a higher if phone has good value for the money.

- CPU/RAM: As future-proof (won't be lagging in 3-4 yrs running latest android) as possible. Something like Snapdragon 888 / 12GB or above.

- Screen: 120Hz

- Camera: Excellent. Preferably with periscope zoom.

- Carrier: Unlocked. Preferably supports many 5G bands.

- Software: Can get the latest android updates. Has working magisk and edxposed.

- Has fast charging

Bonus point if it has working 5G in China (n78 band specifically). The only one I found with compatible hardware is Pixel, but its software is locked iirc.

I also don't need it ASAP, so I can wait a few months for price to drop or new phones to come out.

Currently, my favorites are Galaxy S21/S22 Ultra and Pixel 6 Pro. Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Future-proof? Take every samsung flagship from 2015, from S6 with 3gb of ram, S10 with 6/8gb and now the latest S22 with 8/12gb of ram. All that in just 7 years. What makes you think the Samsung phone, in 10 years, will not have 30 gb of ram, thus making your so called future proof phone a bit obsolete?
[General Questions and Answers] dedztbh:
Maybe I should state it a bit clearer. What I mean by future-proof is that the phone remain usable (aka not lagging) for 2-3 years running latest android. I'm not expecting it to stay top of the line.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
I ve got a mid range phone. A Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. Mine didn't lag at least once. And it way beyond those 2 years of usage. At 12 gb you won't have a problem
[General Questions and Answers] louvr:
there is always a chance that imei has to be restored, so i look for a phone that is easy to repair

which one could it be?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
First, from what I understand, imei is only used when checking if the device you intend on buying wasn't stolen. Does it has any other functionality? Second, given this link:

How to change IMEI number on XIAOMI Redmi Note 9?

In this tutorial for Android mobile, you will discover how to change the IMEI number of your XIAOMI Redmi Note 9.

infos-geek.com

There is an xposed module that can change your imei. Also seems the imei is written inside some of the smartphones, so even after root and flash of some roms, it isn't completely lost.
[General Questions and Answers] ragenstein1:
Not an option. Wifi only.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Then I am sorry, but there isn't any other way. This bootloader protection, which requires an active sim with mobile data, is put in place in order to deter people from buying the phone, flashing a custom rom that would contain spyware and malicious code and then resell it. So yes, in order to unlock the bootloader and you do need a sim card.
[General Questions and Answers] louvr:
I've been looking for a particular kind of android smartphone that allows the user to have full control over it such as:

1- possible to unlock bootloader and root

2- if alternative rom's are available that is a plus

2- easy to repair imei (better if done only with software without need of box/dongle) and serial number in case something goes wrong when flashing etc.

I was looking for a fairly recent phone and possibly 4GB ram, no cpu preference, whichever is easier for imei repair it's fine.

Do you guys can suggest anything with such carachteristics? (please kindly just post suggestions if you have, don't post why you need such and such :/)

thank you!
[General Questions and Answers] ragenstein1:
For all phone companies? I understand this is true for Xiaomi but is it true for all android phones?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
You could get an Samsung s8+. Or the simple version of Samsung S8. There is also a version that comes out of the box with an unlocked bootloader.
[General Questions and Answers] baldybill:
Okay, I was leaning toward the Google Pixel 6a. Now I'm also debating the Pixel 7.

Would a Google Flagship (non-a series) be better supported by custom ROMs and such? Any reason to choose the pixel 7 over the 6a?
[General Questions and Answers] skrippi:
S22+ alternatives

Right now I have the S21 Ultra which is a bit to big for me. The S22+ seems to be a perfect pick for me.

I really love the flat display of the S22+ but is there any alternative which may be even better?

It shouldn't be bigger than 6.6".

It seems to me that battery life and selfie cam in the S22+ are not very good.

Right now I'm on S21 Ultra which is awesome but too big for all day use. It's really sad that I will have to downgrade display resolution so heavily by just going down 0.2 inches.
[General Questions and Answers] Kazuto_Marc:
Hello, so I'm searching a phone with these criteria:

Required criteria

~300-500€

No middle notch (ideally no notch at all)

Stock android, no bloatware

Updates for as long as possible

Less rounded corners, screen with aspect ratio ideal for yt videos

Stable, good as daily driver

Optional criteria

Headphone Jack

Removable battery

Sustainable/Repairable/Removable battery

I recently ordered a Fairphone 3+ and I realized that the speaker of that phone isn't great. In general sustainable phones sadly seem to be niche and not quite "ripe" yet, so I'm searching for an alternative that I can keep for the next 5 years or so. Design wise Sony's phones look good to me, not so good software wise tho.. I've looked at a lot of other brands but most of them follow that same middle notch design and also have lots of bloat. I'd like to avoid pixel if possible.

What would you guys recommend?
[General Questions and Answers] notnoelchannel:
Samsung Galaxy S5-

Why do I recommend this phone? It gets no updates from Samsung(stock firmware is Android 6 and I can make you a debloated ROM if you want) , but it gets updates from LineageOS.It has Android 11 (or Android 12 unofficially)

It has a headphone jack too!

Well, sadly it isn't have square screen but if you don't use it for games it will be great to watch YouTube videos
[General Questions and Answers] Kazuto_Marc:
That's really old tho? Also I'd prefer a official rom...
[General Questions and Answers] RVC46:
I'm searching for a tablet of ~ 8"-10" display size. I need a larger display for vehicle navigation while driving. It does not look like I can do much with UBports in this application but if I can root and gain SuperUser status this may make enough of a positive impact that a lower cost tablet (i.e., one with less RAM) may be sufficient.

RAM needs: 2-4 GB

8"-10" display - Likely to be LCD in this size range from what I've seen is available in my searching so far. FHD is preferred; greater w/~10" displays

Connectivity - WiFi; I would use my phone as a WifFi hotspot for the tablet

Apart from these few guidelines quality has to be kept as high as practically possible. It appear OSM Scout Server could be useful to me.
[General Questions and Answers] DuskIntoNight:
Hi guys. I am in the market for a phone, because my galaxy s9+ is no longer going to receive security updates. I got it a couple of years ago for a good price because the back camera doesn't work right. The phone has been great to me and has served me well, but its been slowing down and the battery drains very quickly. On top of that I have never been able to scan qr codes because of the bad rear camera, which has made it impossible to use certain apps like the Google authenticator app, or sign up for certain sites that need photo identification. So I am in need of a replacement. The problem is, I'm poor and can't afford a phone that costs a lot of money.

There are some must-have qualities that I would need for the phone:

- at least 256gb of space, or 128 if it has an SD card slot

- a headphone jack

- the ability to play games. I don't necessarily need an Asus rog phone, but I play Exos Heroes a lot and I would need it to run that

Keep in mind that I will almost definitely be buying a used phone, because like I said, poor guy here. I guess that my price range would be up to 300 dollars, 350 tops. I know that the price range doesn't leave me with a whole lot if options, though. Thank you for reading this, I appreciate any and all advice that anyone here can give me.
[General Questions and Answers] JimLaws:
I've been using Oppo F1S for the last few years. Now, I wanna change and buy a new one. My deep interest in the camera.
[General Questions and Answers] SiriusCanopus:
Hi, I looking to replace my old Note 8.

RAM: 10GB+

Strorage: Preferably 256 GB. But i can live with 128.

Price : below 900 USD

Features: No bloatware, at least 2 years of OS updates. Reliability, good and bright screen.

I was thinking about Motorola Edge 20 Pro. It is very cheap compared to 30 Pro, or Samsung S21.

On paper Samsung a73 looks good, but I am annoyed with lots of unnecessary stuff Samsung installs on its devices as a background processes.

Xiaomi and Vivo look good on paper, but what about the longterm support?

I am looking forward for your help.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] soni.shubham0910:
Which phone to buy ?

Motorola edge 20 pro or oneplus 9R
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Huawei Mediapad m5 series
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Google Pixel 6
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
OnePlus 9R
[General Questions and Answers] toyopl:
Currently on Oneplus 7 in Canada

Looking for a phone that fits these spots

-6.4''- 6.6'' screen

-Amazing Camera in auto mod

-Good battery life

-Budget up to $1k
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Well, motorola edge 20 pro seems like a safe bet. You check Xiaomi 12. A bit over your price, but it does has way better specs.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Xiaomi 12
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Would suggest something like samsung s20, oneplus 8, Xiaomi mi 10. Anything with a snapdragon 865. Given that you will buy at second-hand, maybe you can find one with a broken camera. You can use your front facing camera to scan qr codes.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Pixel 4
[General Questions and Answers] soni.shubham0910:
Xiaomi 11t pro 5g or oneplus 9
[General Questions and Answers] toffoe:
just asking, what phone should i buy that is cheap? needs to have stock android and atleast 64gb of storage. it also needs to have updates for at least a year or two, im maybe thinking about any decent nokia phone, release date needs to be atleast 2021. about phones without stock android, i would probably get the realme c21y or the redmi 10. i would probably use android 11 or 12 since they are currently the best android systems right now
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Go with Xiaomi 11t pro
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
You could get a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone. The Redmi note 11 series should get android 12 update pretty soon, for sure android 13. As for stock Android vibe, you get some themes which makes miui bearable. Use a debloating tool for the bloatware
[General Questions and Answers] Mathfs:
I want to buy a quad core phone, but not pretty sure if Galaxy S3 is really the best, or if the difference between a Dual Core and a Quad Core is really big, any suggestions?
[General Questions and Answers] mfsr98:
main diference between quadcore and dual core is that with quadcore you get better gaming and web pages load a bit faster. I think the best quadcore phone is the note 2. If you don't like these type of phones, ONE X (body construction).
[General Questions and Answers] Mathfs:
One X is kinda difficult to find in market on Brazil, maybe Galaxy S3 is really the best, don't really like Note 2
[General Questions and Answers] Droid_4_ever:
Galaxy S2 upgrade?

Hey, I currently have the T-mobile Galaxy s2 and was wondering if it's worth upgrading to the s3? Will i see huge performance boosts in apps such as twitter, reddit sync, instagram, etc?

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The galaxy s2 model that has a quadcore is the international model. If the GS3 in Brazil is still sold as the N.A model you will not get the quadcore functonality and a completely different chipset entirely. All of the GS3 models are amazing though, quad or dual core and both perform relatively the same. :)
[General Questions and Answers] Felimenta97:
GS3 in Brazil is quad core, 1 Gb, no LTE.
[General Questions and Answers] aimango:
I want to get a new unlocked Android. Deciding between nexus 4, galaxy nexus, htc one x (white), and galaxy s3 (white). i have small hands so s3 might not be suitable.. upgradability is an important factor to me. high battery life is also important to me. also looking for a phone that does not need a case. ive noticed that nexus 4 picks up fingerprints easily..

in terms of price, i know the s3 would be the most expensive. i know i can get the galaxy nexus or htc one x for about 300 on the black market. and nexus 4 availability is really low as well =| dunno when they're coming back in stock for canada.
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
Well making your decision easier. Just came across this article.

Tipo miro fine, but no JB update to Xperia Sola & U is really a shocker.

I'll think thrice before getting a Sony phone now :/

Sent.... just sent!!