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[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
I'd argue that any locked device (particularly one from a manufacturer with a track record of "phoning home" with user data without explicit consent or knowledge) isn't a good choice for anyone.

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Currently, Qualcomm processors (including the Snapdragon) are much better supported than Samsung's Exynos or anything else in fact. That is the only regret I have with the i9100 (although enterprising souls are hard at work on Lollipop for the i9100). Fcuk Samsung and it's desire to mimic Apple's walled garden ecosystem...
[General Questions and Answers] tomaszszot123:
in my opinion is better snapdragon
[General Questions and Answers] jcsy:
Hei guys

Recently a local shop has a promotion for a Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE

Is this any good for like, 300 USD new?

I'm looking to buy a tablet at this range

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[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
How much is the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE selling for where you are?

$300 might be a good price (and the Xperia Z Tablet is certainly worth that). However, $230-250 would be a steal! :D
[General Questions and Answers] jcsy:
That is without promotion and that's like 550-600 USD

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Tapatalked from Sony Xperia Z1

Stock JB 4.4.4 | Root | Deodex | Cam Mods | Dalvik/Bionic
[General Questions and Answers] Al-Dazzlez:
Hey guys, Just a few questions.

So currently I am rocking an SGS II that i purchased brand new in January, it is still good, but I feel I still need a proper upgrade from my former SGS 1 (IMO best android of all time).

So question 1) I was thinking over the Note 4, LG G3 4g, Z3 and the Samsung flagship S5. (Basically most of the flagships)

I love my music - in an Audiophile way, so high SD storage is a must, and a lil' compression should take care of volume (DSP or ViPER or somewhat)

but would be my best option in terms of longevity and Awesomeness? budget is not a problem but cheaper the better as always.

Any ideas on which for an awesome balance of reliability, longevity and power as well as features?

Question 2) Should I keep my SGS II as a side phone as like a VOIP or whatnot device? (I hate cramming stuff on one device)

Thanks in advance to any advice :)
[General Questions and Answers] tomaszszot123:
In my opinion(i use z2) z2 i better quality and have nice camera but g3 have nice auto focus
[General Questions and Answers] Ampicillin:
With G3 I have heard a lot about Overheating and Random shutdown issues :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] supernova18:
I'm looking for a phone with display

less than 4''

, (cheap), good and hopefully Cyanogenmod compatible.

What do you recommend me?

LG40 or LG35 seems to be canditates.
[General Questions and Answers] zakkyzombie:
The one plus one is on sale now to buy Without a invite! It's 299 for 16 gig and 349 for 32 gig

Sent from my LG G3.
[General Questions and Answers] pezza10:
Sadly doesn't ship to my country :(
[General Questions and Answers] Akki duke:
Hello Guys,

which phone is better b/w Sony Xperia SP and Samsung Grand Prime.

Both are available at same price here.
[General Questions and Answers] codo27:
After almost a year and a half with WP its time to go back to Android. I'm searching around for used S5s at around $400-450 but the OPO is very intriguing as well. However, I really want the removable battery back, something I didn't like giving up in my Galaxy when I moved to the 1020. The OPO I think is too big as well, but like every review says the price makes it irresistible. I'm not a fan of LG devices, and the nexus line especially, I just really don't like the look of them. I really like the M8 but again no removable battery, and I know I can root and go vanilla but I tend to steer away from heavily manufacturer customized ROMs. So, suggestions?
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
That is what I expected. In that case, go for the Xperia Z if you are happy with the specs. It is a very capable tablet, fast, very light and water/dust resistant.

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Any of the devices you listed is fine though I can't comment on relative audio quality as most of these devices sound roughly the same to me. The water/dust-resistance of the Galaxy S5 and the Xperia Z3 would weigh strongly with me but...your needs are likely different.

Only other question is if the device can deliver unlocked bootloader, rooting, custom AOSP roms (like CM11, PA or Omni). The Xperia Z3 and LG G3 definitely can...others you have to check.

BTW, self-identifying as an audiophile isn't generally a good idea IMHO.
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Grand Prime for sure. Go for that one.
[General Questions and Answers] Al-Dazzlez:
I agrree to your last point, but I rather just wanted to get a point across :)

In terms of AOSP and things, yes I do want access to what you wanted, but my pastm experiences have all been with the SGS Family and one or two HTC's, and if the Z3 or G3 are like the HTC and have two recovery interfaces (Bootloader andrecovery) and you have to go through the hassle of unlocking the bootloader (like the HTC One X XL) then I might stick to the Note 4 or S5

But what is this option called?

Thanks for the advice :)
[General Questions and Answers] supernova18:
That's not what I'm looking for... I need the display to be less than 4''. Something like the LG L40, LG L35
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
I don't understand what you mean by two recovery interfaces (Bootloader andrecovery). Generally, you have to have either an unlocked bootloader or, an unlock-able bootloader (i.e. be able to unlock your bootloader) before you can flash custom recoveries and custom roms.

HTC, Sony & Motorola are examples of manufacturers that offer web based unlocking services for many devices bought independent of any carrier. Exploits are usually required to get past Samsung's KNOX (best to check current status for your device before buying).

EDIT: Just wanted to say, I particularly like this article by Mark because if you know John Vlissides from his work and books, a previous life as an audiophile would be unthinkable. Yet... ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Al-Dazzlez:
Thats the thing, I am unsure what it is called, but what I mean is; for example the HTC one x had one interface before recovery (the one when you can select bootloader to USB or reboot or recovery), I wanted to know which of the phones does not have it and rather jumps straight into recovery such as the SGS family after pushing the vol up/down and home combo.

Sorry for any misunderstanding :)
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
Now I understand, some devices support keypress combinations (combos) that will jump straight to recovery or fastboot etc. Well, the Xperia Z3 definitely has a recovery keypress combo (VOL-UP + POWER if I remember correctly) as does the LG G3. Samsung Galaxy S and Note devices typically do as well as you already know.
[General Questions and Answers] huddabang:
which one i should buy ?

redmi note or redmi note 4g.

please guide me.

I am so confused.
[General Questions and Answers] scurrilous:
I'm looking to get someone a tablet for around $150-175 Canadian. I would like to avoid ebay, refurbished, and used. Unfortunately I missed all of the Nexus 7 (2013 model) deals. Is there anything you guys can suggest?

I think they will be using the tablet mainly for hearthstone, puzzles and dragons, and playing other games. It'd also be nice if it was going to be receiving android 5.0 but I guess that's probably a stretch at this price. The size doesn't matter anything 7 inches and higher is fine.

Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] Luis2L:
Nexus 9 or Galaxy Tab S 8.4

Hey guys!

So I am planning to get a new tablet for christmas and my final options are the Nexus 9 and the S Tab 8.4. I like both of them but I have one con on each one:

Nexus 9

-Light Bleed and Terrible Buttons

S Tab 8.4

-Touchwiz

Ive heard that the light bleed has been fixed but just for SOME users. Touchwiz, that you cannot fix.

Please help me decide!!

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] TiTAN-O-One:
GUYS

Any phone you guys van recommend at 220USD? Im looking for phones of my price with expandable storage and big battery ALSO cusROMs of many kind.

At first Note 2 was my answer but then my country sells the N7105 variant which has little dev supporting ROMs :(

I have like 3 days to choose so help is appreciated
[General Questions and Answers] MasterImran1:
I suggest you get the NVidia Shield. Great specs with android 5.0 update

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Get the Nexus 9 as they've fixed the button issue.. But I'm not sure about the screen tho..

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Get either the Nexus 5 or OnePlus One
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
If you can wait, Nokia has an interesting tablet due for release early next year.

Nokia's tablet due early next year is an interesting alternative...
[General Questions and Answers] Luis2L:
It lloks like a copycat of the ipad, I dont like it that much. I am waiting until CES to see what is unveiled. That new Snapdragon looks beefy, maybe a dievice with that would be nice.

Thanks for the replies guys! If you can please help me... more :silly:
[General Questions and Answers] Peluche321:
The Oneplus One is the best phone
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
It does look a little like the iPad. That isn't suprising, there are only so many ways to shape a rectangle with in/out thermal holes.

Nokia promises it will be unlocked. Add kernel and AOSP source and, it's a winner...
[General Questions and Answers] :
Hi, I currently have a LG G3 and I want to get a new device, I'm having a hard time deciding between Nexus 6, Iphone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4.

1) I'm from Brazil, so I will have to buy a off contract device.

2) I'd for sure, 100%, buy the Nexus 6, If its screen wasn't Amoled. Why? Because I plan on keeping this device at least for 2 years, and I'm almost sure that in 2 years, a Amoled device will get a burn in. I don't want to stress out about the screen. I had a Moto X and I was always dimming the brightness so it'd help to reduce the burn in risk. Also, I like apps like Lux (that changes the screen temperature at night), but the dev. told me that with a Amoled screen, the night mode would increase the risk of getting burn in, so I didn't use it. In other words, Amoled screen is a stress for me, and I want to avoid it at all costs. You can tell me you have Amoled device for X years and never get a burn in, but it wouldn't help, since I've read a lot of people getting burn in, Nexus 6, Moto X or Note 2/3, it doesn't matter, there's always someone that said they had this problem. I know you can get a warranty, but I'd be stressful for me to get the device replaced in Brazil.

So, in your opinion, what should I do?

Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] :
For you, here's my advice - if Android is not a 100% necessity for you, get the iPhone 6+ - it has a good feel and great performance. However, if you NEED Android, seeing your opinion on the Nexus' Amoled screen, get the Note 4, as it's nearly as good, and won't cause you unwanted stress.

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Thanks a lot for helping, but isn't Note 4's screen Amoled also?
[General Questions and Answers] :
Oops, sorry. :p Let me amend my advice to read:

If you don't find the Android OS a necessity, get the iPhone.

If you DO need Android, get the Nexus, as it is already your first pick and both it and the Note 4 have Amoled displays.

:good:
[General Questions and Answers] agietha:
Hi, I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and I want to get a new device coz my s2 is soo laggy now, I'm having a hard time deciding between samsung galaxy grand 2, asus zenfone 6, xiaomi redmi note, and xiaomi MI3

I need a new device that is not lagging.

Is 1,5 gb RAM enough? coz i use a lot of apps, or i prefer 2gb RAM actually.

I also need large screen device, like 5 inch or more.

For the camera at least same or better than my samsung S2 (front 2mp, back 8mp)

thx in advance
[General Questions and Answers] mahmoud fayed:
I'm a Note (N7000) user, and my choices for getting a new device are : Note 4 or Nexus 6.

I don't like TW at all, but may be I could live with it for the s-pen only (because i use s-pen nearly every day), Oppositely I like pure android interface, feel and the ability of getting updates as soon as released(Nexus 6).

What should I buy?

__________
[General Questions and Answers] blackstahli:
Hey all,

I'm trying to look for the ideal tablet to fit my needs and price range, so here we go:

- I'll most likely be installing a custom rom on it, so I care more about internal specs than stock rom

- screen is a big factor, since I'll be using the tablet mostly for movies, occasional/light gaming, and reading

- good battery life

- screen size between 8 to 10 inches, leaning towards 10

- don't really care about front facing speakers (i always use headphones)

- priced below $500

I've narrowed my choices down to the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and NVidia Shield Tablet, but here's what's keeping me from making a final decision:

- Tab S has a gorgeous screen, but I don't like physical home buttons

- Not sure if CM11 or any soon-to-be-stable roms for the Tab S allow for fingerprint scanning, in which case the above is null

- Shield tablet's screen isn't as good (IPS vs super AMOLED, hd vs quadhd)

- Shield's internal specs are top-notch, but I don't game very often nor heavily, so in terms of regular day-to-day use, performance for Shield vs Tab S on CM11 probably won't have many differences (not sure about this though, can someone comment on this?)

- Tab S is more expensive ($50-70 more expensive on amazon)

Also, I took a look at a few other alternatives, such as the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4/10.1, which are one step down from the Tab S but according to a few videos on Youtube seem to be running buttery smooth on CM11 and are priced MUCH lower (around $230 on amazon).
[General Questions and Answers] MiyagiSan:
Used flagships like Galaxy S4, Xperia Z1 or Z2, Nexus 5, LG G2 or G3. Better support on xda...

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Wait to see the Nokia tablet next year? Should be significantly less than your $500 budget and will be unlocked..
[General Questions and Answers] blackstahli:
Actually I'm leaning towards 10 inch tablets :p

So tab pro 10.1 or tab s 10.5 seem like good options for me, and the nexus 9 as well
[General Questions and Answers] Cikociko:
is honor 6 worth it ?

Ive been finding devices that could replace my gs2 plus. Is honor 6 worth it or do i have to wait for honor 6 plus or far superior devices. Im on tight budget so i dont want to spend a lot of money. Can you explain the difference of its honor 6 processor and the qualcomm snapdragon 805? Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] vania tan:
hi guys..

i want to ask its better i choose LG G Pro 2 or LG G3?

Because the information about LG G Pro 2 is very lack.

thanks
[General Questions and Answers] gunBi:
Vania go for g3
[General Questions and Answers] rudreshrocks:
I am planning to buy dell venue 8 pro (3g,64gb) , at the same time acer iconia w4-821 (3g 64gb) looks great ,which one is good any suggestion :)
[General Questions and Answers] cnoevl21:
Need a "new" device

So im still on verizon's galaxy nexus. while its done me good for a few years now, its really starting to crap out on me and i think its just the age of it. So im looking to upgrade, but not lose my unlimited data, so basically im looking to pick something up on ebay in the $200 range. At first, I was only looking at the gs4 cuz i REALLY like having removable battery, but the truth is, trying to find an s4 still on mdk build so the damn bootloader isnt locked is just too much of a pain. So ive expanded my search to the non-removable battery phones. But now I have too many options. So I come to XDA to look for some advice. Between Moto X (developer edition), lg g2, nexus 5, and htc one m7. which does everyone prefer? I want to be able to root and have an unlocked bootloader, so really I'm looking for which device is the easiest to do this on, as well as which has the best battery life since i cant rely on having 2 spare ones in my pocket anymore. Also, if there is another device that I'm missing in the $200 price range, please list it. Thanks!

I should also say that I like stock android, and although I'd test out the lg and htc ui, if I don't like them, or they bog the phone down, I'd be wanting to flash a custom vanilla android rom. like an eclipse rom, cm, or paranoid android.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
Nexus 5 won't work on on Verizon.

Between the other 3, they're all fine devices with their strengths and weaknesses. I'm actually looking at picking up one of these same 3 phones, but for T-Mobile.

LG G2 is probably the best. Biggest screen, by far the biggest battery, and definitely the better camera. It might be bigger than you want though. Phonearena has a great size comparison tool so you can see how all these phones size up to your Galaxy Nexus. Actually, it's only 3mm wider/taller than the Galaxy Nexus, despite having a .5" bigger screen.

HTC M7 is definitely the best built, but that also means it's the least repairable, should you need to replace the screen or put a new battery in. The camera is definitely its weakest point. 4mp means cropped macro pics will lack detail, as will sweeping vistas or anything in the distance. But for general, casual picture taking to post on Facebook, it works just fine. The boomsound speakers are cool, but they mean the phone doesn't have a very good screen-to-size ratio.

The 2013 Moto X is an interesting device. Same size screen as your Galaxy Nexus, but in a rather smaller overall package. Inferior 720p resolution compared to those other phones' 1080p, but it has some nifty tricks with active notifications. Camera is OK, nothing to horrible or outstanding about it. Weakest battery out of the 3, although if you turn off the "always listening" function, that might improve.

Personally, I'm leaning mainly towards the G2. My current phone is a Nexus 4, so even though I love the size and ergonomics of the Moto X, it'd be kinda redundant. I want something bigger too, and I briefly owned a Note 3, which I found just a bit too big to comfortably use and carry when in a case (just a tad wide for my hand, way too big in the pocket), so I'm thinking the G2 might hit the sweet spot. Plus it has the best hardware, biggest battery, and best camera. The M7 I'd only really consider because of the front-facing speakers.
[General Questions and Answers] Error503:
What's the best phone I can get right now for $350? These are my requirements:

64 GB storage (most important)

Must have CyanogenMod or other similar ROM support (also very important)

1080p screen or better, preferrably not bigger than 5.5 inches

Quad Core 2 GHz CPU or better

Decent camera and battery life

Also, I really dislike the design of the OnePlus One, so I don't really consider this one.
[General Questions and Answers] Umbardacil:
I would suggest Xiaomi Mi4 but I don't know how is developer support for this phone
[General Questions and Answers] r25txe:
Hey all, I'm kinda loathe to ask for advice like this but I can't seem to figure out the route to go ...

I just lost my Moto G [2nd Gen dual SIM] to water attack and my second phone, a Galaxy SIII, lost a battle with the ground so it has a smashed screen - still works fine though. (I'd never broken a device before these two in the space of 3 weeks!). PS - watch out for the Moto on Swappa Boneyard, maybe even the SIII. :good:

Basically between work and personal I have two devices, so I need to buy at least one. Also, I am considering ditching Samsung because even with custom ROMs etc it never felt as smooth as the lower powered Moto G.

I need developer friendly devices, as in they are easily rooted and bootloader is accessible.

So far I have come down to buying a Nexus 5 (32Gb) and a replacement dual SIM Moto G. (~€375)

My other option is the Moto and get the screen replaced on the SIII. (~€225)

These devices are mainly used for email, simple document composition/editing, navigation, taking pictures & vid, messaging, forum & net browsing, watching an odd video. I don't play games much really, prefer to use my Nexus 7 for that, so they really don't have to be cutting edge.

If anyone can give me a compelling reason to upgrade my thoughts, say to an LG G2/3 or point me in the direction of a good alternative to both phones I am thinking about at roughly the same price point I am very welcoming of suggestions.

I should also state that I have strongly considered a OnePlus One (64Gb) instead of the Nexus 5, but my country the 4G operates on 800/900/1800MHz bands and the OnePlus only supports 800MHz from those three. (I am aware that the Moto G does not support 4G at all, but I would only use 4G on one device at most, if at all). If somebody who is of an understanding of this could tell me that the OnePlus will be perfectly fine even though only one band will be useable that would give me great reassurance and would put the OnePlus back in the running, probably even in the lead.

Overall some of the features I look for in phones, or not, are:

Decent point and shoot camera, I use my dedicated for real shots.

Not bothered too much about battery being removeable or not

Not bothered either whether the phone has an SD card slot, but would go for 32Gb min on non SD card phones.

4.5" screen is minimum, about 5.5" max

I much prefer phones with physical home, back and recent apps buttons, but not a deal breaker. (hence my liking the OnePlus)

Sorry for so much detail, but I hope this helps you to help me.
[General Questions and Answers] Error503:
There is CM support, but the 64GB version is a bit out of my price range.
[General Questions and Answers] Umbardacil:
How about Meizu MX4 / MX4 Pro? Is it to expensive for you too?
[General Questions and Answers] Error503:
That one doesn't have CM or any other ROM for that matter. I know I'm being a bit picky for the low budget I have but I really want a phone with CM. I'm tempted to just go with the OnePlus One, but I'd like to see all other options beforehand. I'd pick one with lesser specs in exchange for better design and build quality.
[General Questions and Answers] Umbardacil:
Well, if you're already convinced to buy 1+1 what's the use for checking other possibilities? ;) I assume that you must convince yourself harder :P

When your required storage doesn't need to be built in perhaps you can buy something with SD card slot? SGS 4 maybe?
[General Questions and Answers] maurinho217:
Hey guys, before everything, merry Christmas to everyone!

All right, I've been a iOS hardcore user(if that even existis), and Last year decided to enter the Android universe. So I bought a nexus 5, since I was looking for a cheaper device, cause I had no idea if I would adapt to it.

One year after, I'm into rooting, custom rooms, recoverys and kernels, and looking for a better device.

I'm between a Moto maxx (named droid turbo in USA) and a LG g3.

My gf got a g3, I love the camera, the screen and the size, but had some lag and overheating problems. Battery is better than my Nexus, but I think it is not enough for me.

I like everything on the maxx, besides the capacitive buttons, and the ballistic nylon (only version available in Brazil).

The storage in the maxx is a plus for me, but the g3 got micro SD slot. Is it possible to storage apps and install them from the SD, or it is only available to media?

Thanks for your patience, and sorry for the long post!
[General Questions and Answers] volktru:
Hey, would like some opinions on 10.1 "10in" tablets. New to tabs