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[General Questions and Answers] natostanco:
Help me choose between these phones:

For a cheap VR introduction (paired with decent vr goggles) I would choose between:

- lg g5

- leeco le max 2

- vernee apollo

I would pick the g5 except for the shady problems, also the vernee is an helio x25 so it has worse gpu but I don't think it matters since I will probably use the vr through pc with one of those bridging apps, the g5 would be a refurbished phone so that would be a bit of a gamble too, the leeco is apparently a dead company but the xda forums seems pretty active so doesn't matter much I guess, maybe for eventual repairs; the vernee phone also has emmc and lpddr3 so memory is a bit slower and also has BT 4.0 whereas the qualcomm phones have 4.2 but I don't care much about BT and also not much about the camera.

For just a non vr all round solution:

- an helio p25 phone

- a leeco x622/626K

- wait for a 18:9 screen phone

Basically all the p25 phones are relatively bezel less and most of them have 6gb ram, but emmc memory and bluetooth 4.0 all between 150-200 price range, there are ulefone,vernee ,elephone,maze,umidigi,doogee. Funny thing is most of them don't specify the flash storage type so I am gonna assume emmc. Also some of them have more bands support than others however all support the important ones so does not matter. If I had to choose a p25 phone maybe I would go with ulefone because I have a u7 and I have dropped it countless times from 1+ meter on the floor and kept it under some moderately heavy splashes and it's still standing apart from the consumed battery which could be replaced. The leeco is like intersting because it is a little bit more than 100$ for a helio x20 which seems quite a bargain, some sources also say it has 4.2 BT but wouldn't bet on it. The 18:9 screen ones come in september and but have some low level mtk chip so I am not very fond of them, also you would probably want.

I am inclined however to gamble on a refurb lg just to see if a 500+ is really any different than a cheap one :p
[General Questions and Answers] djdelarosa25:
I'm planning to buy a smartphone for my cousin. Budget is around $100, can stretch a bit more if needed. What phone(s) do you recommend?
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
For that price you could probably get a 64gb galaxy s6. I had an s6 until I traded it on an s8. It worked great. Had stock Nougat until I rooted it and installed a custom ROM. Lots of ROMs available but no good ones based on AOSP because it's Exynos. It didn't bother me because I ended up liking TouchWiz after theming it.
[General Questions and Answers] grenskul:
Need a big device

So here is my situation . I need a device with a big screen for daily use. I borrowed a asus ME173x from a friend for a week and I love it. So I want something like it but better . So here is what I need in a big device:

7 inch plus screen 1080p minimum

large battery capacity since I am going to be using this all day

Long term support for ota updates ( I am going to be using this for a very long time so this is important)

Camera is never going to be used but a good mic would be nice

I am going to be using this manly to read , watch youtube ,skyping, opening pdfs and casual browsing so it doesn't need to be powerful

Easily rooted is a plus since I like to tinker from time to time

Cheap as possible within these parameters

Now here is my dilemma. I've been using my phone for tethering but I'm not sure if that is the best option. I was going to basically use this as my device and use my phone for texts, calls and tethering only and I thought why not just use this as my phone . So if I can get a good device with the previous features that will take a sim card and work as a regular phone that would be perfect . But price is still the biggest thing . So I would only pay like 50 extra euros for the phone replacing feature in comparison to similar tablets.
[General Questions and Answers] pdsubraa:
I recommend S3 - from my personal experience!
[General Questions and Answers] drmuruga:
I need a phone with good android development . I already used oneplus 3, redmi note 4x, moto g4plus, nexus 6 , one plus one, moto g3 , moto g3 turbo, redmi note 3 SD, moto g2, you yureka. Price may be less than $300 ( less than ₹20000).
[General Questions and Answers] bailong:
I have found a website that refurbish phone. : Eco & cheap. I wanted to buy there and they offered only these or others like Samsung S7 >400€. I dont want to spend this much for phone anymore.... Between being stolen and fast obsolescence it is a hole in the wallet phones... -__-
[General Questions and Answers] Awesomedude1m:
Moto G5 plus
[General Questions and Answers] mongoose96:
I am looking for a new phone on Verizon that is bootloader unlockable and that I can root and that has good ROM/dev support. My additional criteria is that it must have an SD card slot and a headphone jack and that it can be used one handed. Would like to find a device around 300$ USD or less. it would also be nice to have a good camera.
[General Questions and Answers] Xplorer4x4:
I am thinking of picking up a new(to me/likely used device) over the weekend. I will most likely be starting service with MetroPCS but Straight Talk is a possibility as it has proven reputable and reliable for my needs. Since there is a possibility of changing carriers, a device that can easily be carrier unlocked from the factory, for free, or for cheap is a must. I currently have an LG G3(D851) so the specs are as follows:

5.5 inch IPS LCD display

3 GB RAM

32 GB storage

Removable Battery

SD Card capability

3000 mah battery

My new device needs to preferably exceed those specs. Removable battery and SD card cable is a must. Camera doesn't have to be spectacular but descent. My budget ideal budget would be $150 up to $200 USD.
[General Questions and Answers] v3c7r0n:
S7 Edge Replacement

Hi All,

I'm looking to get rid of my VZW S7 Edge because I absolutely hate this god awful phone.

Here's why:

Locked Bootloader

Absymal battery life and an integral battery

Less than amazing call quality

Runs like crap when rooted, but at least being rooted allowed me to tweak the battery to "abysmal" from "unusable"

Unfortunately I am on Verizon, and switching isn't really an option. Here's what I am trying to find:

Unlocked or unlockable bootloader

Rootable

MicroSD slot

Headphone jack

Must work on Verizon

Good camera (doesn't need to be as good as the S7 Edge's, but still take clear photos)

Actually do a good job of making and receiving phone calls with decent quality

Removable battery

Battery should last over 24 hours without charge with heavy use
[General Questions and Answers] jjones2:
I am looking to buy a tablet for an 80+ year old guy who is computer literate but wants a way to use google translate. The most important aspect of the tablet is it must be able to be rooted or cracked or what ever so that I can deleted everything from the device but google translate and like the required device settings application.

I need something that isn't too expensive that I can be flashed or hacked so that I can remove most of the features to make the device simple for him. Like I stated he only wants something for Google Translate which he will use offline so I would like it to have expandable memory just in case. I wouldn't mind a decent rear facing camera as well but I am pretty sure it wont get used.

I just purchased the Amazon Fire 7 but sadly it has the latest version which has yet to be cracked.

Any recommendations would be nice.

Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] jshamlet:
You might look into the unlocked firmware for the S7 Edge. If you otherwise like the phone, you will be amazed at how different it runs on the carrier-free firmware. It does come at the cost of any carrier specific features, but at least for me (with a 935A, which was even worse) it was like getting a whole new phone early.
[General Questions and Answers] Predyeth:
LG G4 "upgrade"

Hey guys,

I've just had my LG G4 die in my arms with the dreaded bootloop due to faulty soldering (admitted by LG themselves).

The bastards have refused to repair my phone despite it still being in warranty due to the phone being rooted.

Very disappointed and am ditching the brand now, after having a Nexus 5, G2 and the G4.

I was happy with my G4 because it had good specs, removable battery and had good roms here on XDA.

I'm looking for a phone now and need advice. Here are my thoughts:

Amoled for better battery life,

Removable battery would be nice cause my phone doesn't last the promised "over a day",

Minumum 64Gb of storage,

4GB or more ram,

Probably the latest or close to SOC,

Rootable

Well supported by devs on XDA.

I hope I'm not having too high expectations....

Looking forward to hearing from you guys.

Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] skerry2006aj:
Howdy everyone,

I'm looking for advice for a phone, I need a 6.4 or larger screened smartphone. I'll use it for movies. Must have the best luminosity out there.

I own a Xiaomi Mi Max right now. Looking at Mi Max 2, Huawei Honor Note 8, Samsung Note 8, Huawei Honor Note 9, aaaaand that's about it. Is there any other phone I might have missed? Also, how does my list look like? How does it compare?
[General Questions and Answers] CrimsonRid:
So, I am also kinda of stuck on the search for a tablet. This one is A. for my mother and B. her grandkids. The tablet gets a fair amount of abusement, so cheap is paramount. No amount of hardening, ruggedness or the like can really survive a toddler. Second it must be rootable and if it all possible have rom support like Lineage or just plain stock android. About a 10 inch screen would be preferable. I've already looked at China and things like the WayWalkers 10 inch. But without knowing if I can root/stock them, I am in serious doubt.
[General Questions and Answers] aviralrstg:
How about OnePlus 5? LG V20 was the last major flagship with removable battery but its LG(since you said you are ditching the brand), so you won't get a removable battery in any phone with latest or close SOC.

Also you should mention a budget.

Hit thanks if this helped!
[General Questions and Answers] careslo:
I'm looking for a device for around 400€. LG G6 seems very good for the price. What do you think about honor 8 or huawei p9? I'll be buying on amazon.de.
[General Questions and Answers] JvaOneShotzXprX:
Hi everyone!

Looking for the Best possible phone under $300, potentially in the market of older but still powerful devices.

Can't decide whether I should get a LeEco Le Pro 3 ($229) or Honor 8 ($250-280 depending on storage)

Some of the big factors I take into consideration are Community Support (Now and Upcoming), Processor Speed, Camera Quality, and looks. What do you guys think? Which one should I get? Pros? Cons? Missing features? Deal breakers?

Feel free to make suggestions for other devices as well. Looking to buy new btw.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] texaslegend:
I'd really like to have the sony xz1 compact but while the non-fingerprint scanner us version isn't a deal breaker it would be nice to have. Can anyone tell me if the euro/Japanese version, with scanner, will work on US voice/data networks? If so can you also recommend a retailer that will ship to the states?
[General Questions and Answers] dzesiu2002:
Hello, as name thread tell i need a new smartphone because my contract end thats why i need your help to choose proper one best for gaming. I have dilemma beetwen HTC 10 and LG G6, thanks.

Note: Soon want flash custom rom and kernel also i dont like if device overheating so much.
[General Questions and Answers] SasoGO:
Hello guys, mi Redmi 2 died after +2years with me, so here is what im looking for:

5 inch display

2-3 GB RAM

32 GB storage

My budget is about 120$ Max and my options are:

LeTV Leeco Le S3 X622 with Helio X20

Redmi 4A

HOMTOM HT50(Only if somebody here can confirm that it runs PokemonGO without lag).

I think the obvius choice must be Le S3 but i have seen to many reviews that says it has software problems, and also being a MTK means i wont see to many developing here on XDA.

The redmi 4A looks just fine to me.

The HOMTOM HT50 is something new for me, any coments on this one will be apreciated.

And of course, im open to any new suggestions!

No matter what phone i ended up buying, i will start saving money for a better 150-170$ phone, im just buying cheap for the emergency of having no phone since Redmi 2 died, and i know that any of this phones will look like a beast compared to my previous 1GB 1.2ghz quadcore device :)
[General Questions and Answers] JvaOneShotzXprX:
If you need a good development scene and are in the US, the Nextbit Robin is still a very capable device with strong development that satisfies all of those requirements. It's currently going for $129.99 brand new.
[General Questions and Answers] Wesley_NL:
Hello guys ,

i am looking for a new device and i hope someone can give me some advice,

it is kinda hard to choose lately since i have some requirements

1. I ike to stay rooted with magisk

2. I like to keep using dolby atmos and viper4android or beter

3. Oled or beter screen if it can show real black instead gray

4. Microsd not realy a requirement but handy to have , ive been using laptop hdd via otg with my current device

5. No bloat like samsung roms

6. Custom roms

7. More display than bezzel unlike sony

8. If possible build in stereo speakers, for if i don't want to use headphone

9. Not to expansive but up to date with latest hardware

I've checked serval brands like xaomi, one plus , samsung, lg, sony, but sofar none is what i realy like maby you guys know some brands or devices i havnt looked at that are closer than samsung to my wishes,

samsungs have nice models and witch more screen than bezzel the only problem is price and bloat rom and the weak glass that cracks out of nowhere
[General Questions and Answers] jellmoo:
Hey all, I'm hoping to get a little advice on a new handset. What's the deal? Well, a few months ago I thought to myself "You know, you haven't had an iPhone in a while, it might be a good idea to try it again!" So I unloaded my Axon 7 and S7 edge, and bought an iPhone 7. Let's just say that this was a choice I regret. ;)

So I'm looking to get a little something, something to tide me over. My budget is about $700-800 CAD ($575-$660 USD). What I'd like to have is:

Nice sized screen (5.5inches +)

No curved screen (drove me nuts on my S7 edge)

Fingerprint scanner in a good location (no S8 placement)

Good battery life (standby is important)

Camera should be "decent" (speed is more important than perfect accuracy)

Good and smooth performance

Option for large internal storage (128GB)

While I'm absolutely open to other ideas, my thoughts have gravitated towards the OnePlus 5 or the Huawei Mate 9. Both of these devices speak to me for different reasons. What I like about each:

OnePlus 5

I like close to stock Android

Great performance

Do not disturb key

Dash charging seems great

OLED screen

Mate 9

Love the size and that big screen

Camera looks great

I slightly prefer a back mounted FPS

Giant battery looks sweet

So any thoughts about either device (real world experience would be great!) or other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
I would go with the OnePlus 5. I went from an s6 to an s8 which I really liked, but I tried to port my phone number to freedom mobile which didn't work. Long story short i needed dual sims so I could keep my original phone number but get my 9gb of data through freedom mobile. The op5 was the obvious solution for me because of the dual sims. I sold the s8 and bought a brand new op5. It shipped from OnePlus in less than a week.

So far I have no complaints. The only things I miss are the waterproofing, expandable storage, and the nice size of the s8. However the curved glass made it tricky watching videos in bed cause I'd touch the edge and fast forward it. The camera seems great on the op5 even after using the s8. I assume it's not as good but it's not night and day difference. The OnePlus is definitely faster than the s8 and even does a better job of switching between the home and away zones on freedoms network even though it's not a supported phone.

Any other questions just ask me.
[General Questions and Answers] jellmoo:
Thanks for the reply! Right now, I'm leaning maybe 60/40 in favour of the OnePlus 5. I'm glad to hear that you're satisfied with the camera, since most reviews seem to say it's "decent". Also, the dual SIM nature of each device is a huge plus for me, as I can consolidate my work and personal lines into a single device.

I realize that I neglected to mention my perceived Cons for each device:

OnePlus 5

Quality Control (Jelly scroll, 911 issues, etc...)

Aftermarket suppor (I've seen CS horror stories with OnePlus)

Mate 9

EMUI Software (It looks like it's gotten better, but I've never been a fan of heavy skins)

Software Updates (I'm not sure how regularly Huawei issues security updates)
[General Questions and Answers] comfortable:
I'm looking for cheap (budget) Chinese tablet recommendations for $130 USD or under (delivered).

basic requirements

* MicroSD

* 7 or 8 inch IPS screen (720p minimum)

* USB On-The-Go (OTG)

* rootable

* English firmware

* autofocus rear camera (any resolution)

* reliable (no silly problems with battery, screen, firmware, etc.).

Any suggestions?
[General Questions and Answers] 9overflow:
Hello.

I'm looking for a smartphone (under $200)

requirements:

European Firmware (Italian Language)

High battery Life (i've seen Xiaomi Redmi 4)

3gb Ram

LTE 800MHz

rootable

Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] 350Rocket:
Oh yeah, the jelly scrolling...if I look very closely and try to see it then yes I can see what they're talking about but I personally can't imagine it bothering me. I know some people are OCD and get bothered by certain things but for me I can't even see how it's an issue.

I've had no quality control issues so far. I did have a used oneplus one a while back that I sold for no good reason. It had no issues either. So that made me a little more confident I guess. The shipping was very fast and I was updated constantly until it arrived well packaged.
[General Questions and Answers] CM Wave:
Hello, everyone.

I'm looking to replace my Nexus 7. I have some basic requirements:

- 8" IPS screen with a 16:10 or 4:3 ratio.

- 1280x800 or higher.

- 2GB of RAM or higher.

- 16GB of storage or higher.

- Good community support for roms/kernels/rooting or stock Android.

- $200 Canadian or lower.

- New is preferable but I don't mind buying refurbished if it's in good condition.

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Fobos531:
Budget: any

Country: Croatia

Carrier: bonbon (subsidiary of T-Mobile Croatia), but it will be bought off-contract, probably on amazon.de

Current phone: Moto G 2013

Max screen size: 5 inch maximum

Do you need good community support (custom roms, XDA etc): N/A

Any important features you need? (great battery, camera etc) :at least 3GB RAM, stock Android
[General Questions and Answers] RogerF81:
HTC 10.

Moto G5 Plus
[General Questions and Answers] Mihai14:
Huawei p10 lite or samsung galaxy a5 2017?
[General Questions and Answers] whittney:
Looking for a phone that is under £200 that i will able to run linage mod on easily.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] TheFixItMan:
Moto G5 or G5 Plus
[General Questions and Answers] whittney:
Do you have anything good that has a compass the g5 plus is a little too expensive.
[General Questions and Answers] Xplorer4x4:
Anyone?
[General Questions and Answers] CM Wave:
Anyone? I know the Android tablet market sucks right now but there must be something out there that meets my needs.
[General Questions and Answers] UnNaMeD__:
Which phones are available which have

1. full manual mode for camera, like shutter speed, focus etc

2. have IR blaster

3. fingerprint sensor

4. able to root it

My note 4 got fried, looking for other phones. I will buy used/refurbished for cheap. money probs.
[General Questions and Answers] Old_Droid_Tinkerer:
Deciding on an affordable 'older' device

OK, so not entirely a noob, I always root my phones and am a linux geex, so I have basic understanding of what goes on under the hood. I don't have the finances for a decent new phone and am trying to decide on an under $100 used device. I use Page Plus and like it so I'd rather stick with CDMA/Verizon phone. I've done quite a bit of checking around and there are just so many. Right or wrong, my philosophy is an older "flagship" device is a way better choice than a brand new crap-box new in the box. Also ease of rooting and availability of good roms is important to me. Mostly familiar with Motorolla Droid, Droid X, Droid X2) and an early Galaxy S. Suggestions welcome and appreciated.
[General Questions and Answers] SimonTS:
You're probably asking for too much, but take a look at the new Lenovo Tab 4 Plus series. I've recently got the Plus 8 and it's fantastic.

No real community support yet but I hope there will be shortly. Incredible machine for the money though.
[General Questions and Answers] CM Wave:
Thanks for the suggestion! Any idea where I could pick this up in Canada?
[General Questions and Answers] pocketrule:
You could have a look at the Samsung Tab Pro 8.4 WIFI (sm-T320) - a quite old device, but therefore affordable as used tablet. As for other tablets, there is no such big support from the community as for common smartphones. But for this device, you can get official Lineage OS 13 and unofficial Lineage OS 14.1 (here, everything is working, except the camera...). Please have a look at the specs. They are no more high end level, but meet your minimum standards. The display is fantastic (1.600 x 2.560 pixel). I'm very satisfied with it running on Lineage OS 13.
[General Questions and Answers] fundoozzz:
Hello guys, I am confused between LG G6, Galaxy S7 edge and oneplus 5. All 3 devices have something to offer that is different from the other. My main concern is the battery life, great camera and lag free experience. Can't go for the galaxy s8 as my budget does not allow. Please help me pick one.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] jalabert:
Anybody know of a phone that meets my requirements ?

need to have:

notifications led

waterproof

4000+mah battery

nice to have:

5000+mah battery

Cant think of other requirements right know :)
[General Questions and Answers] sirwin44:
I have been using the Samunsung Galaxy Tab A T-280, but there doesn't seem to be much support for it anymore. latest version to magisk to work is 12. cant get it to pass safteynet anymore. So im looking for a tablet (or phone, but wouldnt be using it to make calls etc.) that can handle a few games, be able to run basic streaming services and easily rooted while passing safetnet and what not. The cheaper the better, but im open to all suggestions. TIA!
[General Questions and Answers] FanboyStudios:
S5 maybe? I just ordered an S5 Sport off Ebay for $65.

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Moto E 2nd Gen. Get the LTE version.

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Moto E 2nd Gen.
[General Questions and Answers] CM Wave:
That's a phone.
[General Questions and Answers] mnsiw:
I saw a Motorola Droid Turbo 2 64GB demo unit (not for sale), everything working including SIM card, IMEI is all zero, any idea what is the difference between retail unit and this one?
[General Questions and Answers] rodrengo:
LG K8 2016 (K350H) vs SAMSUNG J2 PRIME

Which is the best? which do you recomend?
[General Questions and Answers] Char_G:
Maybe a Shield Tablet? I don't own one myself but our Nexus 7 maintainer upgraded to one and he really likes it. Not sure of the price though